Mo Yuan's mother thought that Lin Xue was home today, which was why he was so generous and didn't care about the cost of making a meal of all-white noodles.
I'm afraid half of this meal will be used up, which is quite a waste. I'll take the opportunity of serving the noodles to go to the kitchen to check!
You should know, this flour was something their family had planned to save up by cutting back on everything they ate.
We'll hold out until the new grain comes in. There are still two months left. I'm thinking of making cornbread with soybean flour or cornmeal later. I'll just have to mix in a little white flour. If it makes my throat sore, so be it!
She never expected that Mo Yuan would squander all ten pounds of flour!
That's why we're in this scene of rage now!
You don't know the cost of oil and rice until you're in charge of the household; you've squandered it all in one meal, even going through half a jar of lard.
Even with Lin Xue present, Yu Xiu'e couldn't contain her anger!
Yu Xiu'e grabbed a broom from behind the door and was about to hit Mo Yuan when, luckily, her sister-in-law Chen Qiaoyun was quick-witted and stopped the furious Yu Xiu'e!
After much persuasion, everyone finally understood the whole story and criticized Mo Yuan for going too far!
Mo Youshan, who was usually silent, spoke up, "What's all the fuss about? We've already eaten, there wasn't much left. It's not easy for Lin Zhiqing to have a meal at our house, let's not let him laugh at us!"
Then everyone remembered that Lin Xue was still there, and she was now in a rather awkward position, caught between a rock and a hard place.
That's how the storm was finally quelled, but it seems that this matter isn't over after Lin Xue left!
Mo Yuanjian wasn't angry about his family's reaction; from their perspective, they weren't wrong!
It seems that I'll have to take it one step at a time if I want to change my family's impression of me!
After the storm passed, the noodles wait for no one. Since things had come to this point, Mo Youshan waved his hand and said, "Let's have a feast today!"
A whole pot of noodles, enough for seven people, and in the end, not a drop of broth was left.
Mo Yuan couldn't help but marvel at everyone's eating prowess; they really could eat!
In the end, even the frail Lin Xue was so thin that she could barely move while sitting on a small stool.
Everyone had protruding bellies and vacant eyes, as if they were savoring the meal!
They all had the same thought: what a heavenly life it would be if we could eat white noodles every day!
Taking advantage of everyone being there, Mo Yuan decided to tell his family the truth.
"Father, Mother, since you two, my elder brother and sister-in-law, and Lin Xue are all here today, I'd like to say a few words from the bottom of my heart. I promise I won't mess around anymore. I know the family's situation. Father, I'll figure out how to get the dowry and the 'three turns and one ring' that you promised. Not only that, I'll marry Lin Xue in a grand and glorious way, and our whole family will live a good life from now on! You'll see how I behave from now on, right? I mean what I say!"
Mo Youshan never expected his youngest son to say such things today. Could it be that he had woken him up by hitting him? Although he had hit him too hard and knocked him unconscious, it was a blessing in disguise. As long as he behaved himself in the future, he would have less to worry about!
"Okay, it's good that you understand the principle! In that case, you can go to the team with your older brother this afternoon to work and earn some work points!"
Huh? Mo Yuan broke out in a cold sweat. No, that's not what he meant. Earning work points? Relying on the team's work points, he'd never be able to afford a three-wheeled watch and a radio in his lifetime. Lin Xue would probably have to wait until she was an old woman!
It's 1980 now, and the reform and opening up has only just begun, albeit with some stumbles and setbacks. At least, that favorable wind won't blow over them anytime soon.
This is both a disadvantage and a advantage!
Although policy fluctuations may pose some risks, they are also full of opportunities. In this era, as long as you catch the right trend, even pigs can fly!
The bold get rich while the timid starve; as long as you seize the opportunity, you can get ahead of others!
Mo Yuan is confident that he can lead his family to wealth by relying on his foresight and what he knows!
"Dad, that's not what I meant. I want to start a small business and see what kind of profitable business I can do so I can earn enough money as soon as possible to marry Lin Xue."
Yu Xiue quickly spoke up to stop him, "No! Child!"
His voice trembled slightly, clearly quite frightened. Just like in later generations, he wasn't afraid of you squandering your fortune, but rather of starting your own business!
At this point, it's still very dangerous. If you're not careful, someone might accuse you of speculation and profiteering, which could land you in jail!
I just finished communicating with Lin Xue, I hope I don't end up in jail again!
Mo Youshan also refused, saying, "Let's forget it, let's wait a bit longer. It's too dangerous right now!"
Mo Yuan was a little anxious. Making money was the most important thing right now; without money, everything would be in vain.
“Dad, when I went to the city last time, I heard from people that the policies have loosened up now, and individuals are now allowed to start their own businesses. It’s even related to Lin Xue and the other educated youth! Last year alone, 7.6 million educated youth returned to the city. There simply aren’t that many job opportunities in the city, so the government has allowed individuals to do business. We live far away, so the policy will be coming soon! Things are different now than before. We can’t just rely on farming to make a living!”
Mo Youshan rubbed his eye bags. "I don't understand what you're talking about, but you'd better be careful! The nail that sticks out gets hammered down! What exactly are you trying to say with all that rambling?"
"Hehe, I'm broke, but you need some start-up capital to start a business, right? How about you give me some? I'll pay you back double in a few days!"
Before Mo Youshan could speak, Yu Xiue leaned her face closer!
Mo Yuan felt a chill run down his spine as the person pressed tightly against his face, staring intently at him.
"Mom, what are you doing?"
"Do I look like someone with your startup capital? You might as well sell me! Don't you know what kind of situation we're in? Get lost, I have no money!"
Seeing this, Mo Yuan realized it was hopeless. He needed to think of another way to buy it!
If we had the money, we could have gotten on the right track immediately and developed rapidly.
But that didn't stump him. In this day and age, as long as you're determined, you can still find many ways!
Seeing the awkward atmosphere in the room,
Lin Xue also announced her departure!
"Uncle, Aunt, I'm full, I'll be going now!"
Mo Yuan quickly followed, "I'll see you off!"
He was afraid that Lin Xue was too shy, and if anyone in the village wentssiped, he could argue back!
Lin Xue didn't refuse, and walked silently ahead with her head down. Mo Yuan followed behind, thinking about what to do first to earn his first pot of gold!
Before they knew it, they had crossed the entire village and arrived at the educated youth settlement next to the brigade headquarters at the east end of the village.
"I've arrived. You can go back now. Talk things out with your aunt and uncle, don't argue!"
"Oh, okay. I'm here now. Come find me if you need anything! I'll come see you again in a couple of days!"
Mo Yuan was lost in thought, his mind elsewhere, and turned to leave!
"Wait, here you go!"
"What?"
As he spoke, Mo Yuan turned his head and saw Lin Xue standing there, holding a stack of banknotes of various sizes in her hands.
"I have money here, take it!"
Watching Lin Xue shyly raise her hand, a gentle breeze ruffled her hair.
Even that couldn't hide her beautiful face.
Mo Yuan was momentarily mesmerized.
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