Chapter 131 Shell Hairpin
The sun was setting slowly from the sky, and the crowds of people on the beach had become sparse, with only Song Wushao waiting by the side.
"It's so late now. I don't think that young lady will come back."
The man next to him spoke up.
Song Wu Shao frowned and didn't want to talk to anyone, but just looked at the sea with a firm gaze.
"Yes, yes, it's so late, she won't be able to come back." The woman next to her also responded.
But just as the residual light shone on the sea, a boat slowly approached.
The woman on the boat seemed to be coming in the afterglow, and Song Wushao finally relaxed his tightly clenched hands.
People on the shore also gathered together, pointing and talking at Xu Miaomiao's return.
After the boat stopped, Xu Miaomiao was about to speak when Song Wushao immediately stepped forward and hugged the woman tightly.
Xu Miaomiao stood there in a daze, and stiffly raised her hands to hug Song Wushao: "Don't worry, I'm back."
He patted Song Wu Shao's shoulder comfortingly and coaxed him.
Realizing that he had lost his composure, Song Wushao took a step back and let go of Xu Miaomiao.
Xu Miaomiao bowed slightly to the people in front of him and said, "Everyone, I have returned safely. Not only that, I also brought back a lot of fresh fish."
As Xu Miaomiao spoke, she took out the fishing net from the boat, and the fish and shrimps that were still alive jumped out immediately.
The woman next to her collapsed on the ground after looking at the fish and shrimp: "These things are enough for us to eat for a long time."
"Yes, yes, if I can start a fish business, I will never go hungry again."
Everyone agreed with Xu Miaomiao's suggestion and wanted to go fishing themselves.
"Everyone, we will not leave for the next few days and will help you with the fishing work." Xu Miaomiao looked at everyone and said.
"Thank you, Madam Xu, and thank you, Mr. Song."
The villagers spoke in unison and saluted Xu Miaomiao.
Xu Miaomiao responded politely.
Although this place faces the sea and the villagers have some experience, they have never successfully gone out to sea and there are still many things they don't understand. Xu Miaomiao stayed for a few days to teach them how to make fishing nets and how to steer a boat to avoid accidents.
After this incident, everyone was convinced by Xu Miaomiao and did what she said.
It was the first time going out to sea, and it was Xu Miaomiao who led a fleet of boats slowly forward. After the previous incident, Song Wushao felt much more at ease with Xu Miaomiao.
Xu Miaomiao looked at the young man on the boat and sighed in her heart, but then she thought that fishing was a strenuous job and a woman really couldn't help much.
"Madam Xu, how do you think we are casting this net?"
The man walked forward curiously and asked the woman in front of him.
Xu Miaomiao nodded: "Okay, we can collect the fishing nets later and go home."
"Um."
The man looked at Xu Miaomiao and nodded, then went to the side and stared at the fishing net.
With Xu Miaomiao here, this fishing operation went exceptionally smoothly. When the fishing net was pulled up, the fresh fish were jumping around in it, making them feel very happy.
"With so much fish, we can have a good meal."
The man said happily as he looked at the fish.
Xu Miaomiao said nothing and just drove the boat away.
When they came back, everyone was waiting on the shore, congratulating them.
The first voyage was a success, and the villagers decided to get together and have a good meal.
Xu Miaomiao held a fish and said to the old man: "Old sir, you lent us a fish that day, and now we return one to you."
The old man was shaking with excitement and took the fish from Xu Miaomiao's hand: "Mrs. Xu, thank you so much. We were too stubborn before, but now we realize that this is the right way."
"You're welcome, old sir. As long as everyone is living well, that's enough." Xu Miaomiao responded politely.
Everyone gathered together to celebrate this beautiful day.
But Xu Miaomiao was not satisfied with this, and called the woman who was free at home over first.
"Madam Xu, the men are out fishing, why did you ask us women to come here?"
"Yes, Madam Xu, is there anything we can help you with?"
Everyone spoke one after another.
Xu Miaomiao took out the pendant she had made before and said, "We are so close to the beach. If we can make this thing and sell it outside, wouldn't that be a good thing?"
I thought everyone would support Xu Miaomiao's statement, but everyone just looked at each other and no one dared to speak.
"Ms. Xu, we know your good intentions, but how can a woman do business in public?" A woman in the crowd spoke first.
Hearing this, everyone started talking: "Yes, there is no such thing as a woman doing business outside."
When Xu Miaomiao heard this, she frowned and said immediately: "Everyone, I am also a woman, but I opened my own store called Department Store in Bai County."
"Hey?" A pink-dressed woman suddenly said curiously, "I've heard of this shop. It has everything and its business is very good."
"Yes, yes." Another person continued, "I have heard about it too. I have heard that the owner of this department store is a woman. I didn't expect it to be you, Madam Xu."
"That's right." Xu Miaomiao said in a resounding voice: "Since I can do it, you can do it too. Make necklaces or hairpins from the seashells and sell them elsewhere. I believe there will be many people scrambling to buy them."
"But we are women. If we go out, we will be criticized and said to be indecent."
There were still different voices in the crowd, looking at Xu Miaomiao and speaking.
"Although we are women, we also have our own world and should live our own lives. How can we rely on others for our lives?" Xu Miaomiao said immediately: "Besides, if we start this business, I believe it can also reduce the burden on my family and make this village rich sooner."
Everyone began to discuss the matter in timid whispers.
The woman stepped forward, looked at Xu Miaomiao with a firm gaze and said, "I am willing to learn from Madam Xu."
With someone taking the lead, everyone stepped forward and said, "I am willing to do so, too."
They really don't want to live that kind of life where they can't eat every day anymore. If they can do something to help with the family income, they will be very happy to do so.
After getting everyone's answers, Xu Miaomiao smiled slightly, and immediately took out the shells that she had accidentally obtained at the beach and while fishing, and taught everyone how to start making them.
While the men were fishing outside, the women started weaving shells at home. Xu Miaomiao found a merchant and agreed to sell the shell jewelry outside, splitting the price 50-50.
(End of this chapter)
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