Chapter 53 Messed Up

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Brother Tang burst out laughing again.

He laughed so hard that he fell down, but he didn't tease his sister anymore. He took a step forward holding her, stretched out his hand to pluck a small bunch of osmanthus flowers, and put them in his sister's hand: "Have them and play with them. I'll go up and pick some for you."

He put the dumpling next to his fourth brother and went up with his long legs.

Xinbao looked up for a while, until his neck became tired, so he lowered his head and began to look at the little donkey seriously.

The two brothers each took a bag with their clothes and came down, and they heard their sister mumbling and singing: "I have a little fur, I am very unique, one day I went to the market on a whim, I had a small whip in my hand, I was very proud, I don't know why, I fell and got covered in mud...

Fourth Brother Tang had already shaken open the wrapping cloth, and the two of them put the osmanthus flowers on it. Big Brother Tang smiled and said, "Xinbao wants to ride on the donkey?"

Xinbao hesitated for a moment and pointed with his little finger: "I want to ride it a little bit."

"It's okay," Brother Tang San said as always, without any principles: "If you want to ride, ride. I'll support you."

There was no saddle on the donkey, so Brother Tang San took off his coat and put it on the donkey's back, then carefully put the milk ball on it.

The two brothers protected her on both sides. The donkey walked slowly and swayed from side to side. Xinbao grabbed her brother's arm, feeling a little scared and a little excited, with bright eyes: "De De!"

The two brothers responded in unison, and after a while she called out again: "De De!"

The two brothers responded again.

This happened four or five times, and Brother Tang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Xinbao, are you scared? Do you want to come down?" Xinbao shook his head and said, "No."

She was nervous and excited. She held her brother's thumbs tightly with each of her little hands and walked slowly into the village.

The family had a mediocre lunch, and then the eldest and third brothers went up the mountain to pick another batch of sea buckthorn.

In the afternoon, Tang Qingshan and his wife came back early again. Brother Tang took a piece of clothing and brushed the dirt off Tang Qingshan's body, while asking, "Dad, are you not busy today?"

Mrs. Lin said, "Since I'm busy, I can't finish my work from morning till night. I think I should be more open-minded. Aunt Hu came to ask me. She helped to clean up, wash the dishes and prepare the dishes. Then everyone can leave after cooking. We can still go home in time for dinner. It's only ten cents a day, how good."

Brother Tang said, "Yes, we won't get rich with these ten cents, so we have to be more open-minded."

The two of them walked in and saw the extra low fence at a glance. Mrs. Lin squinted and looked at it: "You can't live here for more than a few months. Is it worth growing vegetables?"

The second brother said, "Xinbao took Sanlang to play with it. Maybe it will be ready to eat in two days?"

Of course Mrs. Lin didn't believe it, but she didn't care and went to the kitchen to help.

Xinbao came running out with a clatter. Tang Qingshan heard the voice, turned to look at his daughter, and the corners of his mouth curved up.

Xinbao turned around and ran back. Tang Qingshan had just sat down on the stool in front of the door when he saw her coming out again with a winnowing basket, and then she leaned against her father.

Tang Qingshan said: "No, Daddy is dirty."

Xinbao said, "Hold me."

She pushed her father's arm away and squeezed herself into his arms. Tang Qingshan had no choice but to pick up his daughter and said, "Did you pick the osmanthus flowers from the south of the village?"

Xinbao nodded, and his chubby little hands carefully fiddled with the flowers, picking out the broken leaves and the like bit by bit.

She felt that she was very clever. She knew from the look in her father's eyes that he missed her. This way, her father could rub her and she could continue working, neither wasting time.

She lowered her head, her little chubby face looked serious, and her little hands were chubby, and when she clenched them they looked like a white ball.

My daughter has actually gained a little weight.

The old father pinched his daughter's calf with satisfaction.

Fourth Brother Tang poured some water over. Tang Qingshan took it and leaned slightly to drink it. He handed the cup to his son and said, "You guys are back before noon?"

"Yeah, that's right." Brother Tang Si put the cup back and scratched his head: "Dad, I think I might have messed up."

Tang Qingshan nodded, and Fourth Brother Tang started from the beginning.

In fact, it was going quite smoothly before.

As soon as they arrived, they met the steward Anshun. He allowed them to sell the snacks in front of the Shen's dim sum shop. They had a fixed place and would not be excluded. The local tyrants would not ask them for protection fees. Moreover, at only two cents per stick, the snacks were very cheap, so many people came to buy them.

He also had a sale of three strings for five cents, buy five and get one free. Many people bought several at a time, which made it even more popular. However, there were always people who bargained with them, either wanting to buy two and get one free, or insisting that he give up one or two.

He was shy and embarrassed, and he also wanted to sell more and sell them out quickly, so he usually agreed.

If one person agrees, the ones behind him will definitely agree as well.

This county town is so small, and there are only a few people coming and going. Soon, these people acted like they were finding an easy target and would not buy unless they bargained. The candy itself was not expensive, and even after all the unreasonable demands, it was sold out, but the money earned was only more than half of yesterday's.

Because these things are just a waste of firewood for them, so it can't be said that they have to pay compensation.

But for all the talking and work he put in, he ended up earning less money. He felt uncomfortable and thought that he might have done a bad job before and shouldn't have been so accommodating.

Fourth Brother Tang explained it in great detail.

Tang Qingshan listened quietly.

Twice he seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.

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Xinbao raised his head and looked at his father.

When she looked up like this, she could only see her father's firm chin, but couldn't make out his expression.

But for some reason, she always felt that her father seemed very sad.

She handed the winnowing basket to Fourth Brother Tang, stood up on her father's lap, turned around, held his face with her two chubby little hands, and looked at him carefully.

Tang Qingshan didn't hide and just glanced at his daughter.

He didn't show any expression, but Xinbao felt that he was sad.

She opened her arms and hugged his neck, leaning her little face against his, and comforted him softly: "Daddy, don't be sad, Xinbao Zhuizhu loves you."

Tang Qingshan curved his lips, turned his face slightly, and leaned closer to his daughter: "Daddy is not sad."

He touched her little head and was silent for a long time before he turned to his son and said calmly, "Doing business is troublesome. If you can't do it well, just don't do it."

Fourth Brother Tang was obviously stunned for a moment, then he looked up and asked, "Dad?"

Tang Qingshan didn't say anything more, he stood up and carried his daughter into the house.

Brother Tang, who was not far away, also heard it, frowned, and looked at his fourth brother.

Ever since that incident, Tang Qingshan didn't want his son to do business anymore, so even if he knew how to resolve the matter, he wouldn't tell anyone.

But if you ask Brother Tang and Brother Tang Si to think about it themselves, they really don’t know what to do.

Because it has already been like this, the gap has been opened. If we change it back, these people will feel like they have been cheated and will be even less likely to buy.

So it can’t be changed back.

Brother Tang whispered, "It's free anyway, so just sell it. It'll be sold as long as it lasts."

Fourth Brother Tang lowered his head and said nothing more.

After the family had dinner, the brothers made candy as usual. Naituanzi usually took a nap, so he was not sleepy at all and ran around to help.

The fourth brother lowered his head and silently cut the sea buckthorn, feeling depressed.

Unlike others, the fourth brother really likes doing business.

Naituanzi looked at her father, then at her fourth brother. She squatted aside, holding her cheeks with both hands, and carefully thought about what her fourth brother had just said.

Brother Tang walked by and asked her with a smile: "Little pretty, what are you thinking about? Why are you so sad?"

(End of this chapter)