The group didn't return until after 7 p.m., all of them with large bellies, but they were very satisfied with their meal.
"If I could eat this much meat every day from now on, that would be wonderful! I'm sure I could grow taller than Dad and as tall as Uncle Xu!"
Dog Egg gestured twice above his head, as if stabbing his own father in the heart.
"Alright, alright, I know your dad is short, stop talking."
The dog gently kicked the eldest son, that brat.
"That's exactly right, why don't you tell people?"
Dog Egg is lawless, unafraid of his father or mother, and says whatever comes to mind, making people burst into laughter.
"Brother Xu, sister-in-law, you're back."
When the group returned, they ran into Lin Xiaonong. The house was dark inside, and when he called out a few times without getting a response, he knew no one was home. He had originally planned to go back first and come back later, but he didn't expect to run into them returning. They were accompanied by an unfamiliar couple and two children.
"Is it your relatives visiting?"
He smiled and greeted Gouzi and Zhang Yan.
"Yes, they are relatives and friends from our hometown. Xiao Nong, you've come at the right time. We have something to ask you. These two friends of mine are also planning to come here soon and would like you to help them find a place nearby. We'd like to live close by so it's convenient to visit each other and so our child can go to the same school as An An."
"It still needs to have two rooms; the size of the yard doesn't matter much."
Yu Jiu nodded and immediately asked him to help find a house. Lin Xiaonong didn't usually bother looking for these kinds of jobs anymore, but if business came to him, he was still happy to act as a real estate agent, especially since he knew this area very well and finding a regular two-room house would be a piece of cake.
He immediately nodded and agreed.
"Okay, I'll go check out the house for them tomorrow."
"That would be a lot of trouble, Xiao Nong. My name is Gouzi, and my wife's name is Zhang Yan. If you come to live here in the future, please take good care of us."
Gouzi, completely oblivious to shyness, immediately grinned and came over, putting his arm around Lin Xiaonong's shoulder and calling him brother. Lin Xiaonong, a smooth-talking person who believed in having many friends and an easy path in life, naturally liked Gouzi's quick wit.
After a brief chat, the two agreed to have dinner and drinks together another time.
After chatting, Lin Xiaonong remembered what he had come here for. He quickly snapped out of his daze and handed the remaining three pieces of clothing to Xu Zijiang.
"These are the only three items left to sell today. I've sold thirty-seven items. Labor Day and Youth Day are coming up soon, so everyone is happy with the holidays and salary subsidies, and more people are buying clothes."
I'd like to ask if I could have a few more clothes to sell these next few days? Fifty or sixty pieces, seventy or eighty pieces would be fine too. I can pay the deposit, and I won't ask for the agency fee for finding an apartment; I can help them find one for free, is that okay?
Lin Xiaonong asked shyly. Although he was embarrassed, he still shamelessly asked. The main reason was that business had been really good these past two days, and he didn't want to miss it. Usually, he could sell 8 or 10 items, which was already a great achievement. But today he sold 37 items at once, and he earned 116 yuan today!
The opportunity was rare, so no matter how embarrassed he was, he had no choice but to say it out loud.
"In that case, we'll give you 100 pieces tomorrow. We trust your character, and if you make money, we'll make money too. Oh, and we'll still pay the commission. Let's keep things separate; we can't let you work for nothing."
Yu Jiu smiled and readily agreed. She had thought it was something serious, but since business was so booming lately, she naturally didn't mind making more money.
"Okay, thank you, sister-in-law. This is our capital for today."
Lin Xiaonong handed the money to Yu Jiu and happily went home, promising to find them a house as soon as possible. However, since business had been so busy these past two days, Yu Jiu told him that there was no rush to find a house, and they could look for one in a few days. Anyway, Gouzi and Zhang Yan wouldn't leave so soon; they would stay here for at least 10 to 15 days, so there was no need to rush.
Lin Xiaonong was even happier when she heard this. It would be great if none of her businesses would be affected!
The dog was also watching with envy.
"I didn't expect things to be going so well lately. I'd like to set up my stall again tomorrow. You guys can go have fun. There are plenty of opportunities to have fun anyway, but making money is more important."
Although the dog loves to play, how can he play without money? So he decisively gave up the option of playing and chose to make money instead.
"Going again? Will Xu Zi go tomorrow? If we take care of two children by ourselves, I'm afraid we won't be able to manage. Just carrying Yuan Yuan on this trip is exhausting."
Yu Jiu felt she couldn't handle it. Going to kindergarten and amusement park meant spending too much time outside. Yuan Yuan was still small, and even if he wanted to walk, he was too weak to walk for long. Besides, amusement parks and zoos were crowded, and he was too short. It was easy for someone to step on him without noticing. She didn't feel comfortable letting him walk on the ground.
"Tomorrow... Here's what I'll do: I'll ask Aunt Wu if she's free to come with you. If she is, I'll go with Gouzi to set up a stall. If she's not free, then Gouzi can set up his own stall near the zoo. It's lively there. In the afternoon, he can come with us to the amusement park. If we get tired, we can come back together."
Xu Zijiang thought for a moment and then gave his advice.
"Okay, then you go ask. Let's go in and boil water for a bath first."
Yu Jiu nodded, and Xu Zi turned and went to Aunt Wu's side again.
"Aunt Wu is Xiao Nong's mother. She retired early and handed over her job to Xiao Nong's sister-in-law, but she wanted to earn money to support her family, so she came out to find a job. Just then, we were looking for someone to help us take care of An An and Yuan Yuan, so she came over."
Aunt Wu is a really nice person, thoughtful, and good-tempered. Plus, she lives close to home, so I can always go to her for help whenever I need it. She's very quick to help when I need it temporarily, like this. I was supposed to give her a couple of days off.
Yu Jiu explained, then opened the door and went inside with Zhang Yan and the others. She then added...
"Actually, I don't recommend that you put the puppy back home. It's not good for children to be separated from their parents for a long time. They are more likely to be distant from their parents when they grow up because they don't have much opportunity to communicate with them when they are far away."
Besides, you keep Gou Dan with you so he can study, but leave him in your rural hometown to be raised by his grandparents. What do you think he'll think when he grows up?
If you can't manage on your own, you can do what we did and hire someone to look after the child. They can also help pick up and drop off Gou Dan from school. It'll only cost 20 or 30 yuan a month, maybe 40 yuan if you want more. Just find someone around Aunt Wu's age who has experience taking care of children. It'll be close by and convenient, and they won't need to live at your house or take up a room. This will free up your time to earn money. It's very convenient.”
Yu Jiu revealed her true feelings.
Dog's dad definitely wouldn't want to come over. After all, the family has to farm, and they finally managed to get the land allocated to them. He absolutely couldn't just leave the land lying fallow and come over to take care of the kids. If he came over, only Dog's mom would come, but that would mean the couple would be separated again, and Dog's dad would be lonely at home alone.
Therefore, it is best to hire a nanny to take care of the child, and then let the dog's parents come to see their grandson during the off-season. This way, no one will be delayed, and the grandparents can also relieve their longing for their grandson.
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