Before Song Ning even reached the Jiang family's door, she heard children crying inside. She couldn't hear what Sun Shi and Granny Jiang were saying.
She stepped forward, knocked on the door, and called out, "Is Sister-in-law Sun home?"
Her shout silenced the voices inside, and soon after, Madam Sun ran out of the house and quickly welcomed Song Ning inside.
"Er Ya is here, come in and sit down."
Jiang Pozi knew that she had asked Sun Shi to help make clothes, and she was visibly happy when she saw Song Ning come.
When Song Ning entered the room where Granny Jiang lived, Granny Jiang offered to pour her some water.
"Auntie, no need to trouble yourself. I need to talk to Sister-in-law Sun about something."
Sun became nervous. Er Ya had just given her the cloth to make clothes today, and now she was coming to her door. Did she find someone more skillful and want to take it back?
"Is it about making clothes?"
Song Ning smiled and said, "The clothes aren't urgent. I came here today for something else."
Mrs. Sun visibly breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "What is it? Tell me."
“As you know, my family is currently running a small food business, and we’re quite busy every day. Recently, my mother has also been sick, so we’re a bit overwhelmed. I was just wondering if you have any free time. I’d like to hire you to help with the food preparation, and I’ll pay you wages.”
Sun Shi didn't react for a long time after Song Ning finished speaking. It was Jiang Pozi who excitedly nudged her, saying, "What are you standing there for? What are you hesitating about with such a good thing?"
Sun then realized what was happening and was somewhat at a loss.
"Me...me?"
Song Ning nodded: "Sister-in-law helped our family last time, and I remember her kindness. So, naturally, I'll put her first in this matter."
Sun never expected that her last action would bring her such good fortune, with clothes and food being made for her.
"As for wages, since you do a lot every day, I'll pay you ten coins a day. Is that alright with you?"
Before Sun could speak, Granny Jiang quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes, absolutely!"
Granny Jiang's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter; she was so happy she didn't know what to do.
As Song Ning was leaving, Madam Sun nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll be there in a bit."
After Song Ning left, Sun was stunned for a while, but was brought back to her senses by Granny Jiang.
"Hurry up and wash your hands, make sure they're clean so you can get to work."
Mrs. Sun smiled and nodded: "Yes!"
As soon as Mrs. Sun left, Granny Jiang slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Oh my, our family can also have such good fortune!"
The women in the village may not be good at other things, but they are all excellent at housework, especially cooking; every household's women are skilled at it.
Making food is much easier than doing farm work.
People should do good deeds. If it weren't for her daughter-in-law speaking up for them last time, how could this kind of thing have happened to their family?
After leaving the Jiang family's house, Song Ning went to Li Daniu's house.
Aunt Zhao had been doing business with her for the past two days and had learned a bit. When she heard that Song Ning was willing to teach her how to make liangpi (cold skin noodles), she came to the Song family without saying a word.
Just as the two arrived, Madam Sun also arrived.
Since he was going to teach how to make liangpi (cold skin noodles), Song Ning needed to make some things clear beforehand.
"Sister-in-law, Aunt, there's something I need to tell you in advance. Our liangpi (cold skin noodles) is unique, so from today onwards, you two must keep the recipe a secret. You can't even tell your family, otherwise, this business will fall apart."
Sun and Aunt Zhao exchanged a glance: "Don't worry, we genuinely want to make money with you. We know what's important in this matter."
In ancient times, recipes for food were highly valued. A single recipe could feed an entire family, and if a recipe were leaked, it would be a matter of life and death.
Song Ning had intended to draw up a written agreement, but he was afraid of hurting the harmony between the families. Song Dahai and Liu Yuelan had mostly praised the two families, so Song Ning didn't prepare one.
Having said everything that needed to be said, Song Ning began preparing to teach the two how to make liangpi (cold skin noodles).
When Song Ning did it, both of them screamed in surprise.
I never imagined that food could be prepared this way. No wonder it tastes so good. After going through all these steps, it would be strange if it didn't taste good.
Sun and Aunt Zhao were both skilled at working and quickly learned how to do it, while Song Ning seemed to be getting in the way.
Liu Yuelan didn't want to lie down all the time, so Song Ning had her do some work that didn't require her to move around.
While the group was busy, the village chief gathered people outside.
The matter of Dongyuan Village exchanging grain has not yet been resolved, and the village chief cannot make the decision on his own.
However, the well at the east end of the village is almost dry now. It was still producing water a few days ago, but in the last two days it has clearly filled up and the water level is getting lower and lower each day.
Finally, the whole village discussed it and decided to switch.
Song Erhai told the Liu family about the discovery of grain in their village. The Liu family members were not good at keeping secrets, and the news quickly spread to the nearby villages.
Rather than becoming the target of public criticism later, it's better to take it out and change the water.
The matter was settled, and the village chief went to Dongyuan Village. In the face of the future development of the entire village, he was willing to put aside any grudges.
The Song family's main branch spent the whole afternoon making cold noodles.
Jiang Pozi knew that her daughter-in-law would be busy for a while, so she didn't complain and went to make dinner on her own. Li Daniu heated up some leftovers for himself.
Aunt Zhao and Madam Sun both stayed at the Song family's house for dinner.
As everyone waited for the last sheet of cold noodles last night, they subconsciously rubbed their backs.
"You've had a hard day."
Aunt Zhao laughed and said, "It's not hard work. How can making money be hard work!"
After seeing the two off, Song Dahai took Liu Yuelan back to rest, and helped pack up the rest of the things.
Since there weren't many people around, Song Ning remembered the Liu family's affairs and asked, "Dad, why do I never hear Mom talk about Grandma's family? Grandma came last time, but she just stood at the village entrance and wouldn't come in."
Song Dahai paused, then asked, "Your maternal grandmother came by?"
Song Ning nodded: "They came with the village chief of Dongyuan Village. I told them to come and sit down, but they didn't come. Dad, did Mom and Grandma's family have a falling out?"
Song Dahai pursed his lips and didn't say anything, but his expression didn't change.
"Dad, should I greet my maternal grandparents' family when I see them in the future, or should I just ignore them?"
Song Dahai took a deep breath and said slowly, "If you see your grandmother, you should still ask her. As for others, ask if you want to, or ignore them if you don't."
Oh ho, Song Ning understands.
It seems the Song family really did something heinous.
Song Ning didn't ask about the rest. Anyway, in this era, it was common knowledge that once a daughter is married, she's no longer considered part of her family. Even if a married daughter never returns to her parents' home, no one would say anything.
Given Liu Yuelan's attitude, the Liu family shouldn't be so eager to cause trouble at their home.
That's how it should be.
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