Chapter 93 Tu Su's Chicken Soup
"As long as your craftsmanship can gain the favor of the embroidery shop owner and you sign a contract with him, you can take the necessary materials and create the work at home. As long as the finished product is impeccable, you will receive the payment you deserve."
Yu's gaze pierced through the warm barrier, pointing to the snow outside, a glimmer in her eyes. "It's so windy and snowy right now, it's hard to maintain business outside. But if we can take on more embroidery orders, we can make money continuously at home."
Xi Lanfang and Li exchanged a knowing look, their eyes revealing uncontrollable excitement.
Only Gu Yuexuan frowned slightly in embarrassment: "I'm afraid my skills are not up to the task."
She still maintained a clear self-awareness. Perhaps only Tu Subo could, against his conscience, praise her clumsy works as beautiful, but if she were to sell them in the market, it would undoubtedly be embarrassing.
Xi Lanfang chuckled and waved her hand playfully: "Why do we need you?"
There was a hint of playfulness in her words, as if to say that this skill could be performed by many people in the family.
Yu also laughed and announced happily, "I am very familiar with this work. I know all kinds of embroidery techniques. When I recover a little, I can do the work of two people by myself."
Xi Lanfang and Li were very interested in these words and came forward, as if they couldn't wait to go to the embroidery shop to find out what was going on.
Gu Yuexuan listened quietly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, revealing a warm smile.
After a long period of hard work, sweat and effort have finally paid off. Nowadays, more and more people are eager to make money. Everyone complements each other and makes progress together. This picture is really gratifying.
When Tu Subo returned, the lively atmosphere in the stable had not yet dissipated.
He pushed the door open and walked in, a wave of warmth hit him, he quickly turned around and closed the door to prevent the cold wind from coming in. Then, he began to call out the names of his family members affectionately.
"mother."
"Second Aunt, Third Aunt."
The person who was called was discussing something enthusiastically and just responded casually. Gu Yuexuan, who was sitting next to the charcoal basin, waved to him and gently invited him, "Come and sit here."
Tu Subo was worried that the coldness in his body would affect her, so he quickly changed his shoes that were soaked in snow water, then sat down cross-legged, deliberately keeping some distance from her.
As soon as he sat down, Gu Yuexuan handed him a bowl of peeled sweet potatoes and said warmly, "Second Aunt suggested that we go to the embroidery shop and pick up some work for the embroidery ladies. They are planning to choose a sunny day to visit the embroidery shop in the county town."
Tu Subo listened and knew that it was not convenient for him to interrupt at this time.
After drinking two bowls of hot water, the chill in his body gradually dissipated. He rubbed his hands, approached the charcoal basin, and asked with concern, "How about I make you a pot of delicious chicken soup tonight?"
Gu Yuexuan's eyes flashed with surprise, and she raised her eyebrows curiously: "Did you really succeed in hunting and bring back the prey?"
In the deep mountains and valleys, those hand-crafted bows and arrows seem to be able to really trigger echoes and capture the secrets of the mountains and forests.
Tu Subo was amused by her surprised look and smiled playfully. The tip of his tongue gently lifted the corner of his mouth, forming a small bulge, and a cunning light flashed in his eyes: "Why, are you worried that I will be the winner?"
Gu Yuexuan glanced at him with a slight frown but did not respond, while Tu Subo laughed contentedly.
"My luck was really bad today. I only caught three pheasants. However, Brother Hu reminded me that there will be more prey in the forest after the snow. I plan to explore for a few more days and then set traps."
Even if you can't catch the prey you desire, having something to gain every day can add some extra money to your family's income.
Most of the villagers use this method to survive the harsh winter, and he seems to have found a way of survival that suits him.
Gu Yuexuan pondered for a moment, then suggested, "How about you go out to the mountains to hunt for prey, and I try brewing wine at home?"
She knew she couldn't expect the exquisite craftsmanship of the embroidery shop, and it was unrealistic to wait for the cold winter at home. If the winemaking plan could be implemented, it would undoubtedly be a good way to make a living in addition to farming next year.
Tu Subo nodded slightly and replied, "There's no need to rush into brewing wine. Let's take care of our health first."
"I'll go take care of these pheasants now."
Gu Yuexuan gently pulled his sleeve and was about to express her wish to let him get some fresh air, but he gently but firmly pushed her away.
Tu Subo gently pressed his palm on her head, and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Be obedient."
Gu Yuexuan was pushed back to her original position. She leaned back in her chair, held her cheek and sighed, while those who were sitting or half-lying were also preparing to get up and leave.
Supported by Gu Yuexuan, Yu walked to the door, tightly grasped her wrist, and said with tears in her eyes, "Last night... Second Aunt is so grateful..."
She acted impulsively and nearly made a big mistake.
If Gu Yuexuan had not extended a helping hand in time, her two children might have lost their mother.
Gu Yuexuan looked at her bulging veins due to nervousness and smiled gently: "Second Aunt, you have endless ideas for making money in your head. I will have to ask you to give me more guidance in the future. There is no need to talk about gratitude."
In the days to come, you might as well pay more attention to the growth of Minfei and Minyang. No matter what, these two children are so outstanding, and Second Aunt still places her hopes for the future on them.
If your partner is no longer reliable, you must stand up strong.
What's wrong with women?
Even when they are under heavy constraints, women who can stand up straight are no less tenacious than any man.
The corners of Yu's eyes flushed slightly. She slowly exhaled, forced a smile, and said softly, "Okay... everything is fine..."
"Minyang, go quickly and don't disturb your sister-in-law's rest."
Xi Lanfang and Li followed him out of the room. In the originally bustling house, Gu Yuexuan was the only one left, who was under house arrest by Tu Subo.
Tu Subo's confidant was waiting outside the door. When she gently pushed the door open, she heard Min Yang's anxious cry for help: "Brother, save me!" At this moment, she could only wait patiently in this small space.
Gu Yuexuan walked around the house for a few times and was extremely bored, so she simply took out the sewing basket and began to try to make it according to Li's instructions.
If Tu Subo had to go into the mountains to hunt every day, she planned to make two pairs of replacement cotton shoes for him.
Inside the house, Gu Yuexuan was sewing with a slightly clumsy hand, while Tu Subo, who was sitting by the stove, was recalling her usual cooking steps and putting the pheasant meat cut into small pieces into the pot.
Dinner was a rich, slow-cooked chicken soup.
The old grandfather leaned against the headboard and drank a few sips of chicken soup. His face turned slightly red. He waved his hand to stop drinking and said in a hoarse voice, "From what your third uncle said, your mother and your eldest sister-in-law seem to be feeling better today."
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