Chapter 119 Discussion
Some people had good intentions and some had bad intentions. As more and more people talked about it, Ma Po finally figured out what was going on.
After all, he is the smartest person in the Ma family.
She also has her own scale in her heart.
The old woman from the Li family was not an easy person to get along with before, but she really loves her youngest son and has been thinking about her family all the time recently.
This is definitely a good thing.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many people coming to their door to say sarcastic words.
It's not like it hasn't happened before.
Those were purely sour words. There are good words this time, so it must be a good thing.
Whether the Li family makes money or not can be seen by looking at how fat their children are.
Mrs. Ma asked her daughter-in-law to cook and look after the children at home, and she came over with the chicken.
Some people in the village saw it, and several families were tempted, but they were reluctant to give up a chicken.
After all, a chicken costs fifty or sixty cents to sell.
How much tofu do I need to sell to make enough money?
The old village chief went back and told his eldest grandson, "Your Aunt Li's family is setting up a shed today. I asked your mother to chop some vegetables and bring some eggs to see if you want to help with the cooking."
"Dad, I've finished chopping the vegetables." Hu Hui's wife came out of the backyard carrying the vegetables on her back. "I'll go pick up some eggs and take them with me."
She originally just wanted to chop the vegetables and carry them over.
The old village chief thought about making money, and so did Hu Hui's wife. She was the mistress of the family, and she was in charge of everything in the family, including eating, drinking, and going to the toilet.
Even though her father-in-law is the village chief, life at home is still tight.
"Dad, I'm leaving now. My second brother and sister-in-law will come back to cook the meal later."
The old village chief waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. Have a good talk with your Aunt Li."
"I understand."
After Mrs. Ma and Hu Hui's wife, some other women brought things to Old Li's house.
Most of them are home-grown vegetables, and some kids also come with some firewood.
A few smart people are meeting in the bamboo garden.
If you don’t want to produce something yourself, what can you do? Look for it outside.
The Li family doesn't want bamboo shoots.
Three pounds for one cent, they can dig up one or two cents and take them away, how great is that.
Old Li's yard ushered in another wave of excitement.
Qin Fangci accepted all the candidates who came, and asked the children's families to send two pieces of tofu to those who were not selected this time.
After the tent was set up, Qin Fangci and the women set up three tables in the yard.
Two plates of rough flour meat patties, vegetable and egg soup, and braised meat look quite sumptuous.
"You must be tired, time to eat."
The half-grown children, led by Black Monkey, blushed and said, "Auntie, we won't eat it. Please think of us when you sell tofu later."
"Food is food, work is work. Let's eat first. If Auntie really makes a lot of money, she will definitely not forget you. We are all from the same village. How can I make money and then abandon my ancestors' graves and run away with my family?" Qin Fangci laughed. "Put your hearts at ease, be down-to-earth, and let's make our lives prosperous little by little."
"Okay, Auntie, let's eat. If you need work in the future, just let us know. We won't make a lot of money, but just for this meal, we will work hard for you."
As time went by, the atmosphere became lively and everyone started laughing.
Food always brings joy to people, especially when they are tired. Meat, eggs and meat patties are the only meals some families eat during the Chinese New Year.
The women who came to help, Ma's wife Qiu Caifen, Hu Hui's wife Qin Fangci and others also stayed.
Hu Hui's wife was also very open and took the opportunity to sit next to Qin Fangci and talk together. Although she was younger than her husband, she was good at talking and handling things. After the old village chief's wife passed away, Hu Hui's wife took care of the affairs between the women in the village on weekdays.
Qin Fangci really wanted to talk to her.
Later, when there are some jobs that are only suitable for women, Hu Hui's wife will be asked to help select people.
After everyone finished their meal happily and sent the guests away, Li Laoer felt sad when he saw that most of the braised meat had been eaten out of the pot.
"We only have enough meat to send to the brothel tomorrow. Why don't you go to the city today and buy some?"
Yuan lowered her head quietly and said vaguely, "It was mother who said she didn't want to buy it. I don't know. Go ask her."
"Mom, why did you buy so many things today? I didn't even have time to ask you. All the money we earn this month was spent in one day. You even let people sell tofu on credit. I don't know what you're thinking."
"How do you know what I think if you don't ask me?" Qin Fangci said softly as she stood behind them.
"Ah!" Li Laoer and Mrs. Du were both startled, especially Mrs. Du, whose heart was pounding with fear and the thing hidden in her arms almost fell out accidentally.
Qin Fangci glanced over.
"Mom, I'll go collect the dishes."
Qin Fangci pressed Du's shoulder and said, "Wait a minute before you go."
Li Laoer patted his chest and said, "Mom, why are you walking so quietly? You're scaring people, you know that you can scare them to death."
"Come here too. I want to tell you a couple of things and settle everyone's money from last month."
Li Yulan was the first to rush over. Was she finally going to get her money?
When everyone gathered together, Qin Fangci put one hand on Li Laoer and the other on Yuan.
"The braised meat business, the Hualou side will stop delivering after these three days."
"I sold the recipe to the owner of Jufulou, and I also transferred the business from the flower shop to them. Tomorrow, I will go to the flower shop with the second brother to explain the matter clearly."
"What?!"
Li Laoer wanted to stand up but was pushed down by Qin Fangci again.
"Mom, how could you do this! You should just keep quiet and do great things!"
What a talent!
Go to the county town, buy cows, donkeys, and other things, and even sell the braised meat recipe?
"Mom, you're really cutting off your own financial resources. I was thinking of setting up a stall in the county town after the spring planting, renting a shop, and selling our braised meat and dried meat there. You're really cutting off your own financial resources!"
Are you stupid!
Boss Li also grumbled, "Mom, I think you should stop selling tofu. It's tiring and doesn't make any money. Selling braised meat is much better."
Although washing meat is tiring, he doesn't wash it every day.
Grinding soy milk, oh, we have a donkey, that seems to be okay.
Boss Li shut up.
Li Laosan had no objection and now he just did whatever his mother said.
Li Yulan and Mrs. Du were witnesses and had a good meal with him, so they had no objections.
Li Baisong didn't say anything, so Li Laoer seemed as noisy as ever.
"Is that all?" Qin Fangci asked softly. "Let me tell you, we can't do the braised meat business in the county, but we can still do it in the village and town. If you're willing, I can also wholesale it to you like I do with tofu."
Li Laoer's eyes lit up, "Mom, I don't have to go out anymore?"
It feels like going back to the days of picking peddlers.
"Sure, you pay the money, hire a worker, and they'll arrange for you to farm the land."
"Ah?" Li Laoer's shoulders slumped. "This... Mom, we're all family."
"So you're in charge of farming, your eldest brother is in charge of selling tofu, and the third brother is in charge of selling braised meat?"
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