They were responsible for working in the fields, while their wives went to collect recyclables to run a business.
Kang Mei and Kang Lan were actually a little uneasy, afraid that they would lose money in the end.
"Sister, do you really think we should give it a try? I'm a little embarrassed to say it. If we ask people in the village if they have any scrap metal to sell, will they laugh at us?"
Kang Lan was genuinely a little embarrassed.
"What are you afraid of? Like Mom said, we're making money, not doing anything shameful. Let me do it."
In the past, the people who came to collect recyclables would exchange them for things like soda or wooden combs. We would pay them; Mom had already told us the prices, and we would buy them for 30 cents a pound, and beer bottles for 15 cents each.
Those children would definitely love to.
The two of them chose a nearby village instead of their own. After going around, they collected quite a lot of items and then used a tricycle to take them to the county's scrap yard to sell.
They make a profit of 30 cents per pound, and the two of them can make a profit of 90 cents a day.
This was a small amount on the first day, but the two sisters were very happy because collecting recyclables really could make money.
Next, they plan to collect copper wire. They have already asked at the scrap yard, and books, copper wire, and iron are priced higher.
The two sisters had thought it through; they figured there would be many people in villages, either in the countryside or in the city.
They're not ashamed at all now; it's money, after all.
After selling the goods, they went to the school to find their mother. Mo Yan and the others were also packing up. When they saw the two of them arrive, they quickly greeted them.
"Sister-in-law, we're back."
"How was your day? If you two feel tired, you can come and help us. We'll pay you ten yuan a day."
Cuihua is sincere; both of her sisters-in-law are quite nice, and they are willing to pay them wages.
"Sister-in-law, no need, no need. We're doing fine now. We've earned money today, and I believe we'll earn even more tomorrow."
We've found our direction now; we just need to work hard at it gradually.
Mom is right. They have hands and feet, and they can make money no matter what. It just depends on whether they are willing to do it.
If you're willing to lower yourself, you can naturally make money.
Mo Yan nodded in agreement, looking at them with great pleasure.
"That's good. Are you tired? Let's go get something to eat before we go back. It's on me today."
The two quickly shook their heads, saying, "That won't do."
"Mom, my sister and I are earning money now, how can we let you treat us to a meal? We'll treat you."
They wanted to treat their mother to a meal to thank her and make her happy.
"No need, keep your money, it's my treat."
Mo Yan took them to a restaurant and even packed some food for the little ones.
A few days later, Kang Lan and Kang Mei's husband finished their work in the fields and joined them in collecting recyclables, earning quite a bit of money.
A month later, Mo Yan and her friends used the profits to rent a house across from the school and opened a small restaurant called "Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Snacks".
Six months later, they bought the shop.
Kangping's hard work has always been noticed by his superiors, who have been constantly encouraging and refining him. He will probably be able to make a move next year.
Qianqian is also very good at her job, and the parents all like her very much.
A year later, Kangping visited Qianqian's house again, bringing gifts with him.
Qianqian's parents have been keeping an eye on their child and know that Kangping's older brother and sister-in-law are in business. This means that their daughter won't have to worry about people from her hometown coming to borrow money all the time.
There were indeed such concerns before this.
They knew very well that Kangping was the only college graduate in the family, and once he got a job, his family would inevitably want to come and stay with him.
They've met them, and some have even asked for help arranging jobs and housing.
They were afraid that Kang Ping might not be resolute; if he were to be assigned a position, that would be a real problem.
This is good enough now, so they can rest assured.
They agreed, so the two families met.
Qianqian's parents said they would prepare the down payment for the house for them, hoping that Kangping and Qianqian could live in the county town.
Mo Yan also said that both families contributed to the down payment, and she also had some money, but not much.
She divided the money she earned into three parts, one for each of her three sons, as a wedding fund for them. Even if her two daughters-in-law said they didn't need it, she still had to make up for it. Once Kangping got married, her task would be completed.
Kangping and Qianqian bought a house and will pay the mortgage themselves; their combined salaries are more than enough to cover it.
The two set a wedding date and prepared to get married.
Kang Lan and Kang Mei's scrap metal business is growing bigger and bigger, and they've made some money. They estimate they'll be able to buy a house soon.
Cuihua and Guihua were a little hesitant about buying a house. House prices weren't high these days, but they felt that the second floor of the shop was enough for them to live in, so there was no need to buy another one.
Mo Yan told them that they had to buy it, because there were too many children and they couldn't fit them all in one place. They would have to transfer the children to another school when school started, and the reason was readily available.
"Everyone hopes their children will have a better future, so don't you want your children to have a better start? Studying in the city, right under your noses, will definitely help them study well."
In this way, we won't have to travel back and forth anymore, and we can live in the city.
"I can earn a little more money every day, and I can sell for another day."
This made them very interested.
"But Mom, I'm really worried about you asking us to borrow money from the bank. I'm scared."
As for what they are afraid of, they feel that owing money to others is bad and they don't want to owe money to others.
“What are you afraid of? We have money coming in every month, and we can pay it back when the time comes. It’s a little hard now, but in the future you will have a house in the city, and your children will be able to go to school in the county.”
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