Ever since Lin Chaodong's questionable actions, Yue Jiuyue no longer trusted him. However, she couldn't keep trying to get rid of him, so the workshop didn't open until Lin Chaodong left.
She clearly didn't trust him, but she couldn't say it outright, lest it cause conflict among the brothers and she become the troublemaker.
While making soap in the soap workshop, Liu's cooking skills were also nearly perfected. A while ago, she even hosted people from the county town who came to see the peach blossoms, apple blossoms, and pear blossoms. Everyone said that Liu's cooking was delicious. Yue Jiuyue planned to ask Liu to take on an apprentice so that she could open a restaurant in town and let Liu take the lead.
This spring, although there were no major changes in Yue Jiuyue's home, there were significant changes in Linjiagou Village. Everyone's houses were rebuilt after the disaster, which goes without saying. However, the houses along the village roads have all opened doors and started small businesses.
For example, when the group of people from the county town came to Yue Jiuyue's house to see the flowers, they could buy all sorts of handmade items from the villagers when they wandered around the village in their spare time. Even little rabbits and dogs woven from foxtail grass could be sold for money, which gave the villagers more motivation to weave things.
Of course, all of this is on the premise of not interfering with farm work in the fields. We can't lose the big picture for the sake of small gains. Those who still have farm work at home still have to go to the fields every day. Some rich kids who don't know anything about farming even spend money to try it out, which is also one of the villagers' sources of income.
Knowing that the wheat harvest was approaching, Village Chief Lin had no choice but to go and find Yue Jiuyue after being repeatedly asked by the villagers.
“Sister-in-law, the reason I came here is to ask if the people from the county town will be coming to harvest the wheat soon. If they are, leave a field of wheat unharvested; they might want to try harvesting it themselves.”
Yue Jiuyue remained silent.
During spring planting, people only thought that oxen pulling plows looked novel, so they wanted to try it. Did anyone see them taking turns digging with hoes? Or did anyone see them and want to learn how to fertilize? No one was even willing to try watering the land, right?
Why do I think those rich young men would be willing to try harvesting wheat?
If anyone gets scratched by the awns of wheat and develops bumps, the whole village will probably be in trouble.
"I haven't received any news either. Let's harvest the wheat as usual and not waste food for a couple of copper coins."
Yue Jiuyue advised.
This was her true thought; nothing was more important than food, even though the reward money those people gave was quite generous, enough to buy several bushels of wheat.
"Yes, the wheat harvesting work definitely can't be delayed. But if they say they're coming, you must let the village know in advance."
Village Chief Lin gave a word of advice out of concern.
"Okay, if they say they want to come, I'll definitely tell you!"
Yue Jiuyue readily agreed. It was just a matter of a word, and she didn't even have to go herself; her family had plenty of people to run errands for her.
"Then I'll head back now. If you need anything, just let me know at my place."
The village chief said politely.
Yue Jiuyue agreed, saw the village chief to the gate, and then couldn't help but stop to watch the sunset and the blooming roses.
This year, the roses have climbed all over the wall, and the roses of various colors are blooming in clusters, swaying in the wind, as if they are happily waving to her.
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Lin Chaodong and his group arrived in the city safely and without any trouble. After settling into their home, they decided to stay there for the night. Lin Chaobei, however, was thinking of going out the next day to buy some gifts for his family, since he had quite a bit of savings and was confident he could afford it.
However, that very evening, Liu, who somehow learned that Lin Chaodong had returned, came over in a menacing manner.
Before I even saw her, I heard her yelling.
"Lin Chaodong! You bastard! Open the door right now!"
Not only Lin Chaodong was stunned, but Lin Chaobei, Xiaoman'er, and Da Niu were all stunned on the spot.
Lin Chaodong gave an awkward smile and hurriedly ran to open the door. Then they heard Liu's cursing voice getting closer and closer.
"Lin Chaodong, you bastard! I gave you money to go home and buy sweet potato seedlings for me, you worthless piece of trash, and you're only just getting back now! How many months has it been? And you're still planting dog shit! What's wrong with you, what's going on..."
Liu was speechless because she saw several unexpected people.
Fourth brother, eldest daughter, eldest son, and a seemingly dispensable Da Niu.
She suddenly remembered that she had come over after hearing that Lin Chaodong had returned, forgetting that when Lin Chaodong returned to the city last time, it was his younger brother who brought him back, saying that the family had bought a carriage.
Oops! Oops!
Liu was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into a mouse hole; she had never experienced such an awkward moment in her life.
She was so angry that she started cursing at people without regard for the occasion; she had never cursed at anyone like that before.
Having heard so many of the maids in the young lady's courtyard scolding the young girls, she unknowingly learned to swear as well.
call……
Liu let out a breath, then forced an awkward smile and greeted Lin Chaobei:
"Fourth brother is here!"
He then turned to greet the young woman:
"Little girl, come here, let your mother see if you've grown taller."
Xiao Man'er glanced at Lin Chaodong, then looked back at Lin Chaobei, and then slowly walked towards Liu Shi.
"mother?"
Xiao Man'er looked at Liu Shi with a puzzled expression. She felt that this mother was very different from the mother she remembered.
Is this really her mother?
She looked at Liu's face again carefully. It looked somewhat similar, but not quite. She wasn't sure.
"Oh! Little Man has grown taller! Have you been eating well at home? Have you been behaving well? What do you usually do at home? Is the work tiring?"
Liu asked repeatedly.
Xiaoman glanced back at Lin Chaodong and Lin Chaobei, then answered in a trembling voice:
"I eat well and listen to my grandma. I usually just learn needlework and practice calligraphy at home. I don't do any housework."
This was an answer that Liu had not expected.
Xiao Man'er, a country girl, doesn't do any chores? And she's even learning needlework and calligraphy? Is she sure she didn't suddenly lose her hearing and misheard? Aren't these the daily routines of young ladies from wealthy families?
However, with her brother-in-law present, even if she was naive, she didn't dare to express her doubts right now. Instead, she expressed her surprise with a tone of astonishment.
"Really? Little Man'er has actually learned needlework? And she can even write big characters? Could you show them to your mother when you have time?"
At this point, Xiaoman'er's eyes lit up, and she immediately ran back to her room.
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