"Oh, I see. Now I understand." Qiao Hainan thought of Ma Yulan's diligence and outstanding appearance, which made her a perfect match for Qiao Xiaoshan.
Qiao Xiaoshan: "Third Uncle, I talked to my sister on the phone yesterday. They've set up another sauce workshop over there, and it opened on New Year's Day."
After I marry Yulan, I'll leave this shop to you. Yulan and I, along with Fanfan and her mother-in-law, will go to Kyushu.
"What? You've already started a new business? When will your family ever have a break? Can you manage so many businesses?" Qiao Hainan grumbled, "You can't get rich overnight in business. Neither you nor your older brother are highly educated. What help would you be if you went?"
"My sister said that one must keep learning throughout life in order to break through limitations and realize one's dreams." Qiao Xiaoshan saw a figure outside and thought it was a guest coming in, so he quickly went to the door to open it, only to see someone he didn't expect.
Qiao Haixing was dressed in fairly clean clothes, his beard was shaved, and his hair was cut, making him look much more presentable than when they last met.
"Second Uncle," Qiao Xiaoshan called out first.
Qiao Haixing didn't reply, but instead reached into his pocket, took out an envelope, and placed it on the table.
"This is the money we owe you, every single penny is here."
"Second Uncle, where did you get so much money?" Qiao Xiaoshan was not happy to receive the money; on the contrary, he began to worry about where the money came from.
Last time they sold their daughter, what are they selling this time?
"I sold the house. There wasn't much in it anyway. Your aunt and I will have to rent a place from now on." Qiao Haixing said casually, but his trembling hands reminded him every moment that the house was gone.
"Second Uncle, do you still have any money?" Qiao Xiaoshan told himself that he couldn't be soft-hearted; he had to keep his word.
"I only have a few dozen yuan left, enough to rent a place." Qiao Haixing noticed there was no business in the shop: "Why is it so late and there are still no customers?"
"Now that the weather is cold, people are only going out for work. It's better to stay home and have some porridge than to walk a few steps to eat."
"Everything is difficult this year, and it's destined to be a tough year." Qiao Haixing didn't know what to do next, he only knew that he had to pay back the money first. Only a close brother would lend you money in a time of crisis, and he had to accept that kindness.
Seeing his second uncle's destitute state, Qiao Xiaoshan felt uncomfortable. He thought about how they would live and eat without a house or a job. Then he thought for a moment: "The quarry in Xishan is hiring a manager. Second Uncle, why don't you give it a try? The environment there is definitely not as good as here. The food and drink are just simple fare, and you live in the mountains all year round."
"How much is it per month? Can I bring my family with me? You know my current situation isn't very good, and I'm worried about leaving them at home."
"You'll have to ask that yourself, and you'll have to negotiate the wages yourself. I can only act as a go-between; I really can't help with anything else."
"I understand. Then you can set us up. If I can get this job, I'll definitely do my best and won't let you down," Qiao Haixing solemnly promised.
I desperately want to work; my family is waiting for us to put food on the table. I got into a fight with Wang Qin over selling the house, and I don't know how to resolve it.
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