Qian Duoduo glanced at Zhen Qiao's departing figure, then at He Ying's composed face. She didn't know what to do. She had lived two lives, yet no one had taught her how to ease the tension in this mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship.
Seeing Qian Duoduo looking a bit helpless, He Ying sighed inwardly. Of her three daughters-in-law, the eldest was an educated youth sent to the countryside, well-educated, generous, and got along very well with her.
The second daughter-in-law is the daughter of her son's master. Like her father, she is a person who is very respectable. Although she is not often around, she is always treated with the proper etiquette during holidays.
This younger daughter-in-law was Qian Gui's own girlfriend. He was determined to marry her, even though the dowry wasn't high. However, after spending time with her, He Ying was exhausted. This younger daughter-in-law was always comparing herself to the eldest son's wife. She wasn't good at housework and always had some minor flaws. In short, she was just not pleasing to the eye no matter what.
She smiled at Qian Duoduo and then said, "I've noticed that the tofu shop has been doing quite well lately?"
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "It's alright. We only went to three state-run restaurants and ordered six slabs of tofu. The people in the tofu workshop can still manage it."
He Ying nodded: "I heard that it was decided because of the menu you gave to the restaurant?"
Qian Duoduo said, "If you want people to order your tofu, you have to offer benefits that they can't refuse. What a restaurant wants most is to have new dishes for customers to try. I'm just catering to their preferences!"
He Ying said, "I've noticed your dad's been walking with a brisk pace lately."
Qian Duoduo said, "It's just that the weather is pretty good now. Once it gets cold in a few days, it might not be so easy to make tofu."
He Ying said, "It would be great if this tofu came in other flavors!"
Qian Duoduo listened to He Ying's words and thought they made sense!
She smiled and said, "Auntie, I always thought you were the smartest one in our family, and it seems I was right. I'm going home now. Call me if you need anything. I'll tell my mother about this when I write to her."
He Ying listened to Qian Duoduo's words and stood up, saying, "You really need to take this matter seriously. Your family, your fourth brother is a grown man, and your eldest and second brothers are all getting married and having weddings in the army. Your fourth brother is also married. Only your third brother is left. Don't you think he's in a hurry?"
Qian Duoduo hesitated for a moment and said, "Auntie, you said my third brother is now the secretary of the county party secretary. If Secretary Lu were to move him up the ranks, do you think my third brother could..." She pointed upwards with her finger.
He Ying's eyes lit up: "You know what, now that your third brother is working as Secretary Lu's secretary, if there's really such a possibility, your third brother might actually be in it." After saying that, she patted Qian Duoduo's head and said: "You're right, we have to take a good look at your third brother's potential partner. They say that a virtuous wife brings prosperity to three generations, and we can't find someone who will hold our third brother back."
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "Look, look, Auntie, what you said is so right! That's why my mother said that if there's anything I don't understand, I must ask Auntie. Auntie is sharp-minded and will definitely understand!"
He Ying smiled. Although she knew there was some exaggeration in what she said, it was indeed something Jin Jinxiu would say. She said, "Wait a little longer about your third brother's marriage. I'll have someone inquire about this girl again and see if she's suitable!"
Qian Duoduo nodded. Since there was nothing else, she stood up and went home. As she walked into the yard and passed the chicken coop, she greeted Zhen Qiao, who was holding her breath while cleaning it, saying, "Sister-in-law, I'm going home."
Zhen Qiao immediately smiled and said, "Duo Duo, why don't you stay a little longer?"
Qian Duoduo said, "Sister-in-law, I have something to do at home, so I'll head back first."
As Zhen Qiao watched Qian Duoduo walk out of her yard and head west, she was still thinking about Qian Mao, the secretary in her family. Sigh, her mother was really something; the Qian Sheng family was much better off than this.
After leaving Qian Cai's house, Qian Duoduo went to the tofu shop. Because Qian Duoduo brought in orders for the tofu shop, everyone had a very good impression of her. After all, they were making money every month, all thanks to this young girl. Although no one wanted to admit it, they really didn't have such ability!
When Qian Duoduo arrived at the tofu shop, she saw Zhang Chunmei directing two people to soak soybeans.
She walked over and said, "Sister Chunmei."
When Zhang Chunmei saw that it was Qian Duoduo, she immediately smiled. Of course, in Qian Duoduo's eyes, this smile was worse than no smile at all.
Zhang Chunmei said, "Duoduo, what are you doing here? It's so hot in here."
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "Sister Chunmei, if you're making tofu tomorrow, could you make a separate slab for me?"
Zhang Chunmei smiled and said, "That's no problem."
Qian Duoduo's smile became more sincere: "Sister Chunmei, I hope the tofu I ordered can be pressed down a bit more firmly."
Zhang Chunmei frowned: "Duoduo, if the tofu has too little moisture, it will be too hard when cooked."
Qian Duoduo immediately nodded and said, "I want it a bit firmer. Our usual tofu is 12 centimeters tall. Can you press it down to 9 centimeters for me?"
Zhang Chunmei thought about it and realized it wasn't difficult. Moreover, pressing it to 9 centimeters wasn't as hard as she had imagined, so she nodded and said, "Okay, I'll make it for you tomorrow."
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "Sister Chunmei, I'll pay Accountant Li for this tofu later."
Zhang Chunmei said with a smile, "Oh my, no wonder the brigade leader is so fair and just; all the children in his family are so well-behaved." She then gave a thumbs up.
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