Chapter 166 The Middleman
With a new business, finding someone to take over becomes another problem.
Diao had to go to Yangjiatun. After all, she was the only elder in the Shen family, and she had to represent the family in dealing with external matters.
These days, the old lady did not return immediately because she was worried about Chen Chunxing's whereabouts. Now that everything is clear, she is extremely anxious and wants to take the goods and sell them for money immediately.
Who would have thought that her granddaughter found another good job for her!
Twenty-eight children, could they really be left to Mr. Qi to take care of alone? After all, half of them were brought back by his granddaughter.
And that doesn’t even include Ah Jiu.
The kid got along well with Yang Yi and now stayed in his house and refused to leave. The Shen family did not drive him away and let him go with the two of them.
The old lady thought and thought but couldn't come up with a good candidate. As soon as she got home, she dragged Chen Chunxing to the backyard.
"I plan to go to Yangjiatun tomorrow. I finally found a new client, so I can't miss it."
Chen Chunxing was suddenly grabbed by the back of the neck. Feeling that it was useless to struggle, he simply gave in and leaned against Diao like a sly snake, saying casually, "Just go."
"Stand still!" Diao patted her twice, making her stand upright. She gathered her thoughts and continued, "Before you leave, there are some things I need to clarify."
Chen Chunxing raised his little face to look at her chin.
"After I'm gone, there will be someone to take care of the chickens and sheep at home, but you're going to raise ducks and pigs... If Yang Yi can stay at home, I won't say anything. But if he leaves, do you think it will be possible for the second and third brothers to take care of them?"
Chen Chunxing thought, "They need to study and learn skills, they don't have time to do these things."
"I guessed that's what you were thinking," Diao nodded. "Let's put the household chores aside, you made a special frying pan, so of course you have to use it. Who do you plan to let run the stall?"
Chen Chunxing pointed at himself and asked uncertainly, "Me?"
Diao sneered, "Are you sure? Putting aside whether you can do it or not, how many of the three hundred days in a year can you be peaceful?"
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"And there are over a hundred people back there. They'll all have to stay in our village. Eating, drinking, and defecating is expensive. We can't possibly be the ones feeding them... And what about the mine? Have you figured out what to do with it?"
Chen Chunxing sucked his teeth.
Her breasts are a little sharp today.
Fortunately, I am not just a freeloader.
Chen Chunxing counted the things on his fingers one by one to Diao.
"Those people in the back mountain are here to farm. Although the planting season has passed, they can still till the soil and plant some vegetables. Once these people have repaired their own yards, it will be almost summer harvest time. If anyone is short of workers, they can hire one or two people. They can earn enough money to buy seeds."
"As for the daily meals... Grandma, do you really think the iron mine belongs to us?"
Diao's expression remained unchanged. She had already considered this. She understood the implication of her granddaughter's words and spoke carefully, "You mean to hand over the iron ore to the imperial court and let the court support these people?"
"Yes and no." Chen Chunxing was tired of looking up, so he squatted down with his hand on his neck and pointed at the corner of the wall. "If it is given directly to the court, then our village will have no peace."
Sharp broken tiles stood on the low yellow mud wall.
The Shen family's courtyard is very large, but because the people there are simple and the place is remote, they don't take many precautions.
Only here, some adjustments have been made.
The wasteland was overgrown with weeds. When they first arrived, the yard was full of dog tails taller than their calves. Now they only cleaned up the living area, but have not taken care of those corners and crevices.
now.
Diao stared at the corner surrounded by weeds and sighed softly.
There are six stones hidden there, three large and three small.
Stack them into two piles.
The word "chen" was vaguely engraved on the dry wall.
Chen Chunxing suddenly digressed, "Has Old Wang finished making the blue bricks yet? When will we demolish this courtyard and build a more spacious one?"
"During the Chinese New Year, I made a promise to my grandfather and the others. Don't let it go and make me angry again."
"He dares!" Diao's brows arched, and after thinking for a moment, she cursed with a smile, "I actually hope he comes to cause trouble for our family, but I'm afraid your grandfather doesn't have the courage."
Chen Chunxing chuckled.
The old lady had often boasted about her beauty when she was young. It was said that her grandfather was a henpecked man, but unfortunately he died young from an epidemic before he could see his son get married.
Since her granddaughter refused to respond, Diao had no excuse to talk about the past, so she smacked her lips and had to change the subject again.
“If not directly, how else can I give it?”
"Of course, we need to find a middleman who is trustworthy and willing to help our family."
"How can such a good thing happen in this world?" Diao frowned suspiciously, "They don't owe us anything, why would they favor us?"
"I'm just worried that he'll think he owes our family something... But don't worry, I won't take advantage of him for nothing. It's a win-win situation after all." Chen Chunxing stood up and stomped the dirt on the soles of his shoes.
It seems casual, but in fact he is confident.
"As for the food for those people, our family will pay for it first. Once the iron ore is dug out, it will be worth several times the reward. If you really feel bad, you can ask them to help build a house for us, and it will be the same."
Diao rolled her eyes and said nothing, which was considered as her agreement with this statement.
She didn't understand what the "middleman" was, but since her granddaughter dared to speak out, she must have something in mind.
The old lady didn't want to hold her back.
"In the final analysis, it's nothing more than a lack of manpower. Are you afraid that no one will be willing to do a profitable business? Anything that can be solved with a few dollars is not a big deal. Just go about your business, and there will definitely be no chaos in our house."
Finally, Shen Chunxing summarized it in one sentence.
"Then why don't you find the person for me? You're just talking!"
Diao patted her butt and stood up, not being fooled.
"If I really leave, who will cook for the school starting tomorrow? Do I count on you?"
"And those pancakes? Selling the craft is different from selling the finished product. Aren't you afraid that if you teach your apprentice, you'll starve to death?"
Chen Chunxing is really not afraid.
But there's no way to say that.
The experiences of two lives taught her not to argue with the old lady, as she might get hit by the iron sand palm... She could only laugh it off.
"If you leave, won't we still have Lao Wang? He cooks!
"Are the pancakes delicious today? He's setting up a stall!"
"Master, you can't starve yourself to death!"
Wang Youcai, who was helping to repair furniture in the school, accidentally hit his hand with a hammer because he didn't hold it firmly.
He raised his swollen thumb and looked at it again and again in surprise.
"Grandpa, doesn't it hurt?" A child nearby covered his eyes.
Wang Youcai sucked his finger and laughed awkwardly: "Oh, hahaha, Grandpa has thick skin, it doesn't hurt."
The child's face was full of envy. "I want to be as thick-skinned as Grandpa! That way, if someone hits me again, I won't be afraid of the pain!"
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Wang Youcai's old eyes shone, and his lips trembled as he shouted, "You have no face!"
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