Chapter 123: Countryside or City
Xu Hui sighed and made a move to stand up.
Zhu Suisui stepped forward, grabbed Xu Hui, and looked at Old Lady Zhu, "Grandma, what are you doing?"
"You are confused. If you marry into the Lu family and use Lan Xu's salary yourself, it's not a big deal. After all, you are husband and wife, a community, and that's what you should do. But how can you spend the money on us? If you do that, won't the Lu family poke you in the back, saying that you use the money to support your mother's family!" Old Mrs. Zhu shook her head, unable to bear to say that Zhu Suisui was wrong anymore.
It’s just that some parents have their own shortcomings and social conventions, and as a grandmother, she has to explain it clearly to Zhu Suisui.
Although Zhu Suisui married into the Lu family, they are relatives by marriage, and it is normal for the capable party to help out, but this is different from renting a house.
All the family members from my mother's side went there, and the rent money was taken from the Lu family, but I didn't tell my parents-in-law. This is not right no matter how I do it. Even if others don't say it, they will definitely feel uncomfortable in their hearts. And they will also think, now we are renting a house, so will we still have to be supported by the Lu family in the future?
The Zhu family had done favors for the Lu family before, but such favors cannot be wasted in this way. Over time, the favors turned into hatred.
Old Lady Zhu sighed, "This is also my fault. You got married when you were so young, and I didn't teach you a lot of things. Since you have already rented this house and can't give it up, then the money can't be paid with Lan Xu's salary. We have to pay for it ourselves."
Xu Hui also nodded towards Zhu Suisui and said, "Your grandma is right. We can't take advantage of this."
I have saved some money in the past two years, but I'm afraid it's less than 300 yuan.
Xu Hui was also a little worried.
Three hundred dollars is really too much.
The rest of the people agreed.
They are all men of integrity and have never thought about gaining anything from the Lu family.
Zhu Suisui knew it was a misunderstanding and quickly explained.
"The money I spent was not Lu Lanxu's salary, but my own earnings."
"Sui Sui, don't try to fool your grandma with this." Old Mrs. Zhu obviously didn't believe it.
Naturally, the others also looked unconvinced.
Even a sister-con like Zhu Lechen couldn't believe that Zhu Suisui could earn so much money.
It is possible to make a small profit, after all, my sister is still a little smart.
Now the economy is getting more and more prosperous. Some people who are not as well off as Zhu Suisui can make money as long as they are willing to work hard. It is not surprising that my sister can make some money too.
But it’s only three hundred yuan.
How is it possible to earn so quickly?
Zhu Suisui said seriously: "Grandma, everything I said is true. From childhood to adulthood, when have I ever told a lie?"
Zhu Lechen couldn't help but reply, "When I don't want to study."
Zhu Suisui: “…”
She couldn't help but glare at Zhu Lechen, then looked at Old Lady Zhu and told her about Qianlong's seal.
Zhu Suisui's story was very convincing, and at the end, she said bluntly: "If you don't believe me, you can ask Lan Xu. He won't lie, right?"
When it comes to credibility as a deceiver, Lu Lanxu's integrity is indeed higher than Zhu Suisui's.
Old Mrs. Zhu didn't say anything, but she obviously believed it.
The most surprised person was Zhu Lechen. He opened his mouth and said, "A seal was sold for twelve thousand? My goodness, there are really a lot of rich people in this city. Buying such a thing that can't be eaten or used really makes your pockets burn."
Zhu Suisui: "People with money always have them. These are all things left by our ancestors. In the eyes of people who know what they are, they have unique value. After I got this money, I met Comrade Yan. He taught me a lot about antiques. I learn things very quickly, so I can identify them. There is money to be made in this business, but it is not very convenient for a girl like me to do it alone. It is better to trust my family than anyone else. So I took the initiative to rent a house and wanted to bring you all to Beijing."
"The world has really changed now. My idea is that my elder and second brothers must find something to do, and you are still young, mom and dad, and you have skills. Even if you open a snack stand now, you can make at least dozens a day, and at most hundreds!"
Xu Hui was surprised: "So many?!"
Even if it's a few dozen dollars a day, that would be at least a few hundred dollars a month, and a few thousand dollars a year.
Including Zhu Suisui, there are five people in their family, and they are allocated eight mu of land. They are not planting hybrid rice now, but the conventional kind. The yield of each mu is 600 kilograms, which is about 4,800 kilograms a year. If the weight of the husks is removed, the actual grain is only 3,000 kilograms.
In Happiness, each person has to hand in 60 kilograms of public grain, so if five people have that, that’s 300 kilograms of grain, and it’s all free of charge.
In addition, there are other miscellaneous fees to pay, such as water and electricity bills, road construction fees, and three levies and five unified fees.
Only the state grain station collected grain. The five members of the Zhu family consumed nearly two thousand kilograms of grain a year, but only seven hundred kilograms could be sold. At two cents a kilogram, the most they could get was one hundred and forty yuan.
One hundred and forty yuan has to be used to pay various taxes, and the amount that can be saved at the end of the year may not even be a hundred yuan!
As a result, they can earn as much in a year just by selling food in one day.
Xu Hui was really moved.
Who would want to live such a miserable life? If she goes on like this, she can barely eat meat all year round. In the future, her two sons will have to get married, and Xu Hui can't sleep well at night.
Zhu Suisui saw Xu Hui's excitement and said, "Mom, you still don't believe me? I have been in the city for nearly two years. Now if you stay outside, as long as you can endure hardships, you can make money. We are not people who can't endure hardships. Why do we have to stay in the village? Why not go out and explore the world?"
If the Zhu family is deeply rooted in Xingfu Li, there may still be a lot of entanglements. After all, relatives and others are here. To put it bluntly, Xingfu Li is also a place for the Zhu family to stay, and it is completely possible for a family to move to another place.
The relationship between Xu Hui and the Xu family is like this. Being farther apart can save a lot of trouble.
Xu Hui couldn't help but look at Zhu Xingguo.
Zhu Xingguo frowned and said reluctantly: "But we have so much land..."
"This matter is easy to handle. I think I will be able to give you an explanation when Lan Xu comes back." Zhu Suisui replied.
These words left the Zhu family confused.
What does this have to do with Lu Lanxu?
Even though he is capable, he can't solve all the problems on the land. Wouldn't that just give outsiders something to talk about?
Just at this time.
There was movement outside.
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