Just as she was returning home that evening, the east wind she had been waiting for arrived—Lu Yunzhi also brought good news.
"My car processing plant has reached a cooperation agreement with domestic car manufacturing plants, and I will continue to supply them with car parts in the future."
"This is great news!" Old Mrs. Li was overjoyed. These past few days, all sorts of good things had been happening to her. However, what Lu Yunzhi said next made Old Mrs. Li's expression change again and again.
“We have already signed our first order with them. If we complete it within a month, we can earn this amount.” Lu Yunzhi held up two fingers.
Qi Ran scoffed, "Tch, what's so great about two hundred?" "It's two thousand."
After Lu Yunzhi finished speaking, everyone in the Lu family gasped.
Earning two thousand a month is something they never even dared to dream of!
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go and do it with them!" Old Mrs. Li's voice was filled with undisguised joy.
"Unfortunately, the factory doesn't have enough equipment, so it's probably difficult to complete the task within a month," Lu Yunzhi said, feigning dejection. "If payment is delayed, we'll probably lose half the money we make."
"What should we do?" Old Mrs. Li was as anxious as if someone had forcibly taken half of the money that was already in her hands.
“It’s not difficult, we just need to buy a few more machines. So I’m thinking of taking out another 1,000 yuan from my home to buy the equipment.”
As soon as Lu Yunzhi finished speaking, everyone in the Lu family except for Shen Qianqian turned pale, especially Old Madam Li, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
She said that since there was such a good thing, the fifth branch of the family didn't secretly hide it to try and make some money, but openly said it in front of the whole family.
They only do this because they need something from someone.
"No." Old Mrs. Li resolutely refused Lu Yunzhi. She had just lost a thousand yuan to Shen Qianqian, and if she took any more, the family's savings would be emptied by the fifth branch of the family.
So there's no room for discussion on this.
Knowing that Old Lady Li had just given money to Qianqian and probably wouldn't agree to it anytime soon, Lu Yunzhi turned his pleading gaze to Old Man Lu: "Dad, this is a factory order, you can take a look."
He took out the factory order from his bag and unfolded it in front of Old Man Lu.
Old Lu was one of the few literate people in his generation. If his family hadn't fallen on hard times later, he probably wouldn't have come to this village to marry Old Lady Li.
On matters of principle, Old Man Lu is more discerning than Old Woman Li.
Old Lu read the order through completely, put it down, and said only two words: "Give it to him."
He usually listens to Grandma Li, but when it comes to making important decisions about the family, Grandma Li usually listens to him.
Despite her reluctance, Old Lady Li still took out a thousand yuan and gave it to Lu Yunzhi.
Everyone in the Lu family was anxious, especially the eldest branch of the family; that thousand yuan represented a significant portion of their hard-earned money. Were they really going to just give it away to Lu Yunzhi as a stepping stone?
Of course not!
"Dad, this money belongs to the family. Shouldn't you ask for our opinion before making a decision?" Lu Yuncheng was unusually assertive today, questioning his father's actions.
Old Lu slammed his pipe on the table with a dull thud. Before he could speak, Lu Yun...
Cheng had already shushed them, and that was the end of it.
Qi Ran silently criticized Lu Yuncheng's cowardice once again in her heart. It would have been better if she had done it herself.
Qi Ran knew that Old Man Lu was a man of his word, and if she went against him now, she would not only not gain any benefit, but might also get herself into trouble.
"Alright then." Qi Ran first affirmed Old Man Lu's approach, then posed a new question: "But Fifth Brother, can you guarantee 100% that we'll get this money?"
"Of course." Lu Yunzhi was 100% certain that he would get the money, but whether he would hand it over to the Lu family was another matter.
Who knows, maybe the Lu family will have to split up by then?
“Alright then.” Qi Ran agreed first, then changed the subject: “However, just in case, your branch of the family must provide something as collateral. After all, this money came from the family, so it’s only right that you give us a guarantee.”
Shen Qianqian and Lu Yunzhi were surprised that Qi Ran was behaving differently this time. Given her usual temperament, they expected a huge fight at home. Why was she so calm today?
Actually, Qi Ran initially wanted to have a big argument; she has a fiery temper and never holds back. However, she had already learned from her previous failures and knew that acting impulsively was not advisable.
One should always think twice before acting.
Old Lu also thought this made sense; since Lao Wu had taken the money, he should indeed provide some protection for the others.
If the money is never returned, then all that money will have been wasted.
"Fifth brother, your sister-in-law is right. Let's take advantage of the time today to settle this matter. You hand over the collateral, and then we'll get the money," Old Man Lu said to the fifth brother's family.
"Dad," Qi Ran spoke up again, expressing her thoughts, "I think that little shop is quite good. If Fifth Brother can't come up with two thousand yuan for the family after a month, then all the income from this little shop will be divided equally among the other four families, and Fifth Brother and his family will have nothing to do with it. What do you think?"
She had long been envious of the small shop's business and was now looking for an opportunity to take it over for herself!
"I agree!"
The second wife's loyal lackey was the first to stand up and agree. This thing was entirely beneficial to them, so of course they quickly raised their hands and feet in agreement.
The third and fourth wives maintained a neutral stance; they only wanted to live peacefully and did not want to get involved in their affairs.
Unexpectedly, Old Lady Li stepped forward. "I disagree."
Why?!
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