Chapter 115: Remind me that I heard that my sister-in-law was ill for a while. You have been...
Zhang Qiaohua did what she said. He Guixiang saw that she was really turning around and trying to leave, so she quickly grabbed her and said, "Look, why are you in such a hurry? Ah Shu has clothes to wear, so she doesn't need this one. You have your own things to do, sister-in-law. You can make this dress when you have some free time. Ah Shu and I are not in a hurry."
Lin Shu nodded. "Aunt San, I'm really not in a hurry. If I need to wear it urgently, I'll ask Aunt to make it for me. I'm also envious of your craftsmanship. Ten days or half a month wouldn't be too late. This piece of cloth can make two sets of clothes, and you can use the rest to make yourself a set."
She had discussed this with her mother yesterday when they were buying the cloth. These two rolls of elegant linen could make four dresses. Her mother had wanted to make her two, but Lin Shu refused, saying she would have her third aunt make one and give the rest of the cloth to her.
How could you ask someone to make clothes without giving them any benefits? Besides, a bolt of cloth was forty wen, and half a bolt was only twenty wen, which was really nothing. Even a pair of straw sandals given to her by her third aunt could be sold for forty wen.
Zhang Qiaohua didn't need the money, but she was very happy to hear this. Who doesn't like to be remembered by others? Her basket of eggs today was not given in vain.
No one was studying today, so Zhang Qiaohua, unfazed by the prospect of disturbing her son, stayed to help Zhou Ye and He Guixiang weave thatch. She didn't even ask, because Zhou Ye had previously borrowed some straw from her house, and she had kept a bundle for herself and given the rest to Zhou Ye.
You can cut the thatch again in autumn, so you don’t have to worry about not having thatch in winter. If you want to repair the roof after the rain, the thatch at home is enough.
"Aunt San, we built your thatched house together, so why don't you take this opportunity to replace the roof together?" Lin Shu asked.
Zhang Qiaohua teased her, "Do you think everyone is as capable as Ah Ye? Ask your mother, who doesn't replace their roof in autumn? After autumn, the mountains, fields, and riverbanks are all covered with dry thatch, which can be cut and used directly. Why would Ah Ye have to go from house to house to borrow it? Even if I really wanted to replace my roof this year, it wouldn't be today."
Lin Shu didn't think too much about it, but when she heard what her third aunt said, she was immediately embarrassed.
"Aye, it's all your fault. I won't be able to face anyone in the future. Everyone knows that you were so anxious to borrow thatch to replace the roof because of me." Lin Shu whimpered and covered her face with her hands.
He Guixiang and Zhang Qiaohua looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.
Zhang Qiaohua said, "Oh, niece, why are you so shy now? When Ah Ye carried you back today, many villagers saw it, even I know about it. Now it's just borrowing some thatch to replace the roof, and everyone is used to it."
Lin Shu pretended to be embarrassed and annoyed, "Aunt San, why are you teasing me too? Can we still chat today?"
Lin Xiaopu rolled his eyes and suggested, "Don't worry, sister. Stay at home for the next few days. I'll go outside and ask around to see if anyone is gossiping about our family. If anyone is, are they talking more about Brother Aye carrying you to Daoxiang Village or about Brother Aye borrowing thatch to replace the roof?"
Lin Shu couldn't play with her elders, and she couldn't deal with Lin Xiaopu, the little kid who wanted to join in the fun, so she immediately chased her and pulled her ears.
The two of them took advantage of the dry straw stack in the yard to play hide-and-seek.
Zhou Ye looked up, a smile crossed his lips, and he continued to work with his head down.
Weaving thatch is not as delicate as weaving straw sandals. It can be rough. Grab a handful of it and make a strand. Weave it long and wide according to the size of the roof. After weaving, mix it with clay and dry it. Then you can put it directly on the roof beams.
Zhou Ye was busy working, but Zhang Qiaohua and He Guixiang couldn't stop talking when they got together, and they couldn't help but talk about things in the village.
The biggest controversy in the village these days has been the discord within the Zhao family. Zhao San and his wife are arguing over the separation of their family property. Now that Boss Miao has broken his leg, the villagers' attention has shifted to the Miao family. Of course, Zhou Ye and Lin Shu are also inevitably mentioned.
Tianshui Village was so small that everyone knew about things quickly. When the villagers had some free time, they would gossip about other people's affairs. Even He Guixiang and Zhang Qiaohua would gossip about other people's affairs.
"Sister-in-law, do you think we should go to the Miao family to take a look?" Zhang Qiaohua asked.
When something like this happened to the Miao family, the villagers who had a good relationship with the Miao family would definitely go to visit Boss Miao. But Lin Dashui didn't have a deep friendship with Boss Miao, so Zhang Qiaohua was a little undecided.
He Guixiang thought for a moment and said, "Even if we want to visit, we can't do it in the next few days. I heard Ah Ye say that after a few days of bone setting, the dressings need to be changed frequently, and the patient needs more rest. It won't be too late to wait a month before visiting."
Zhang Qiaohua: "Okay, I'll listen to my sister-in-law."
"Oh, sister-in-law." Zhang Qiaohua remembered something and frowned in disgust. "I heard that my sister-in-law has been ill for a while. She said she has chest pains and she hasn't gotten better despite taking medicine every day. You should be careful recently."
He Guixiang's heart skipped a beat, but she looked slightly bewildered. "Why should I be careful?"
"Every time Aye comes back from the mountains, he brings back a lot of mountain products, especially the wild boar he bought last time. Everyone can calculate how much half a pig can sell for, and the pheasants and rabbits are all worth money! Xiao Pu used to be in poor health and had to take medicine every day. Everyone knows this, so the second brother and sister-in-law earned more and spent more at home. But Xiao Pu doesn't have to take medicine anymore from now on. Not to mention other money, the money from the half wild boar we bought last time alone is enough to save a lot. Do you think your sister-in-law will come to you to borrow money after she finds out about this? She spent a lot of money on the medicine this time."
He Guixiang couldn't believe it. "Three years ago, the family split was so tense, and my sister-in-law has the nerve to come to me and ask for a loan?"
Zhang Qiaohua snorted, "Sister-in-law, don't you know her? She's so shameless. If I were still alive, she would definitely encourage me to borrow money. Now that I'm gone, don't we still have my eldest brother and nephew? If they come to borrow money, they'll bypass you and ask my second brother directly. Will my second brother agree or not?"
Lin Dashan values face, but he also values affection. Just like last time when Lin Dashui took the initiative to admit his mistake, Lin Dashan forgave him and the two families reconciled. If Lin Datian admits his mistake, Lin Dashan may not do the same.
He Guixiang still felt that Zhang Qiaohua was overthinking it. "Big brother's family is different from yours. You've seen their faces before. The head of the family has cut off all contact with them in the past few years. Who in the village doesn't know about this? Big brother's family also knows about it. So every time we pass by the village, even if they see us, they will avoid us. Our two families won't even say hello."
Zhang Qiaohua said, "I also hope that I'm overthinking it. Anyway, I told my sister-in-law about this just to ask her to be careful. If someone really comes looking for us, we won't have to rush into anything."
Lin Shu had stopped arguing with Lin Xiaopu. After hearing this, she narrowed her eyes and interrupted, "Thank you, Third Aunt, for reminding me. My mother and I are aware of this matter. It's best if my uncle's family doesn't come. It means they have some dignity. If they dare to come, they're shameless. I have my own way of dealing with shameless people. They can't borrow this money."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiaohua clapped her hands and laughed, "I almost forgot about Ah Shu. Ah Shu is so smart. With you around, your aunt will definitely not get any benefits!"
Zhang Qiaohua stayed for a long time until it was time for dinner, then she left Lin Er's house and took the cloth given by Lin Shu with her.
Originally, Lin Shu only gave the gray-white cloth, but when Zhang Qiaohua saw the light yellow one, she took both pieces of cloth away.
Lin Shu didn't let her go empty-handed. She stuffed an extra jar of chicken mushroom sauce at home into her basket and told her that she was going to sell chicken mushroom sauce, but she didn't mention the cooperation with the noodle soup shop.
After being surprised, Zhang Qiaohua praised her profusely, "My eldest niece is truly capable. She actually thought of starting a sauce business. Your sauce uses mountain mushrooms, so the cost is low. A jar sells for 45 wen. If you can sell 10 jars a day, that would be 400 to 500 wen!"
Lin Shu smiled faintly, "Aunt San, please stop praising me. My chicken mushroom sauce is very oily, but your straw sandals are cheap. I don't have your dexterity, so I can only make some snacks to sell. Next time you eat dry rice, try mixing it in with your rice, and then come back to ask for more after you're done!"
Zhang Qiaohua was so coaxed by her that she couldn't stop smiling. She agreed with her mouth and left happily.
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