Chapter 216 Come on, let’s divide the money!
Sang Zhixia was a little surprised and opened the envelope to find that it contained 30% of the profits of the winery and a deed signed by Uncle Xu.
Sang Zhixia originally wanted to run his own winery, but there were too many things to do in the fields and he couldn't spare the time, so he simply handed over the winery to the people in the third house.
She originally thought that everyone who made money could make money, as long as it didn't affect her food, and she never thought that she could have a share of it.
Sang Zhixia was startled and asked in surprise: "This..."
"This is for you."
Aunt Xu smiled and said, "Your grandfather said that from now on, no matter whether it's the winery or the embroidery shop managed by your second aunt, only 30% of the income will be paid to the government, and the rest will be kept by the first family. Your third uncle and I thought about it and felt that we can't leave you out. You should also have a share in the winery."
If it weren't for Sang Zhixia's ideas and secret recipes, they wouldn't be able to do anything no matter how much effort they put in.
Now that the wines in the brewery are selling well outside, the investment has doubled back to the hands. It is time to divide the money in black and white to avoid disputes in the future.
Uncle Xu put down his bowl, walked over, and sat down. His eyes and eyebrows were full of excitement. He stretched out his hand and made a palm gesture, saying excitedly, "The total income of the winery as of this month is 400 taels. After deducting the cost, we have made 180 taels. This business really has potential!"
"We're just starting out now, so it's not a huge amount. Once we settle down and slowly research, and sell the good wine we've stored for the winter, it will definitely be a considerable sum. There's a lot to look forward to in the future!"
"Xia girl, just wait. From now on, your third uncle will give you pocket money every quarter, no less than your second aunt gives you. Just wait and count the money at home!"
Uncle Xu's words made Sang Zhixia laugh so hard she nearly fell off the stool. Xu Yu, who had walked in at some point, held her back with his hand and waited until she was firmly seated before saying, "How much good did you get to be so happy?"
The old man stroked his beard and joked, "I got quite a lot, but it's a pity that you didn't get any."
"If you coax her a little, she might give you a couple of coppers to spend."
Everyone laughed again when this was said. Xu Yu sat down next to Sang Zhixia with a smile on his face and raised his eyebrows. "I'm afraid two copper coins won't be enough to get rid of me. People who have made a fortune, don't you think twice?"
Sang Zhixia's face flushed with laughter. She held up three fingers and said, "Three, at most."
"Any more won't do!"
"Tsk, you're so stingy."
Xu Yu glanced at Sang Zhixia with a faint look, and raised his chin towards Xu Minghui amidst the laughter: "We will all share the benefits, so we shouldn't fall too far behind."
Xu Minghui suppressed his laughter and took out the envelope he was carrying. When he opened it, he saw that it contained six silver notes worth one thousand taels, and a few loose notes.
Xu Minghui handed the banknotes to the old man with both hands and explained, "Except for the amount left in the grain store, all the remaining proceeds from the shipment are here. The total is 6,800 taels. Please take a look, Grandfather."
When this number came out, everyone present fell silent.
Including Uncle Xu, who was very proud before.
Uncle Xu rubbed his chin and said, "Good boy! After all, the biggest earner in our family is girl Xia. Look at this huge sum of money!"
The people in the second and third rooms all earned one or two hundred taels, and this year during the autumn harvest they brought home thousands of taels.
This is only the first year.
According to Sang Zhixia’s previous plan, they continued to reclaim the land and cultivate the land.
What will the years be like after next year?
Uncle Xu suddenly didn’t dare to think about it anymore.
The old man and Sang Zhixia had calculated the amount beforehand and were not too surprised by this number. However, when he thought about the difficulties of the past year, he couldn't help but feel emotional.
"It's a lot, and it's hard work."
The work in the fields is the most tiring, and it is difficult for Sang Zhixia to endure it at such a young age.
Sang Zhixia herself didn't really care. She chuckled and said, "We all contributed to this effort. I wasn't the only one digging the land. Why am I the only one suffering?"
"Grandfather, should we treat this money as we agreed before?"
Although it is a common practice for large families to combine all expenses and income in one place, it actually has many disadvantages and can easily lead to disputes.
Therefore, when the family income improved and each family had its own channels, the old man proposed to keep only 30% of the public funds, and the rest, no matter how much, could be kept by each family.
The second and third wives should do the same, and the first wife should do the same.
The old man coughed and said, "Everyone has seen our hard work over the past year, and we've all contributed. Most of the farmland at home is taken care of by Xia Yatou and Xu Yu, and the eldest branch of the family takes the lion's share. Do you have any objections?"
Uncle Xu and others shook their heads.
"Well, the silver will be divided into three parts. Five thousand taels will belong to the eldest wife, the remaining one thousand taels will be incorporated into the public treasury, and the remaining eight hundred taels will be divided equally between the second and third wives."
"From now on, the people of the eldest branch will handle the affairs of this land. Whether to maintain it or continue to develop it is up to you to decide. Minghui has put in a lot of effort, so how much he deserves can be discussed with Yu'er and his wife. The same goes for the other two branches. Do you have anything else to say?"
Xu Minghui smiled but said nothing.
Uncle Xu's face was a little hot. "This... my winery's total income is not even as much as my share. Can I take this silver?"
"You put in the effort, so why can't you take it?"
The old man glanced at him and said calmly, "The same rules apply from now on. 30% will be paid from the public funds. No matter how much the three branches save, it will be the foundation of the children in the future. The rest, no matter how much, will belong to each of them."
"Just remember one thing: the three branches of the Xu family are all of the same blood, and only when there is trouble can we rise again."
"From now on, we should be like before, discussing everything slowly and carefully. We shouldn't rush into anything and shouldn't harbor suspicion. We're family, and there's nothing we can't talk about. If everyone gives the other a hand, we'll eventually be able to pull ourselves out of this quagmire. Who knows if there won't be a better future?"
Everyone nodded to show that they had remembered. The old man smiled and waved his hand: "Alright, the benefits have been almost divided. It seems that all the hard work was not in vain. Go back and count your silver."
After saying this, the old man gave Sang Zhixia a narrow look and warned Xu Yu: "Watch your wife carefully. Don't let her laugh so hard that her stomach hurts. Otherwise, she might not be able to eat tonight."
Sang Zhixia blushed and hid away in a hurry. Xu Yu followed her, holding back his laughter.
Sang Zhixia returned to the house and was really counting the silver.
What Second Aunt Xu and Third Uncle Xu gave was not much, but it was a gesture of their appreciation.
Even though the situation is better now, the second and third wives will no longer treat Sang Zhixia and Xu Yu as outsiders. From this point of view, the amount of money is not important; what matters is the intention.
This is also why the old man decided to divide the inheritance of the eldest branch of the family.
The Xu family was once divided and divided, and they cannot go back to the old ways.
They all understood the old man's profound meaning, and everyone was deeply grateful.
If they had not been able to pull together and move forward, the Xu family would have had no hope of recovery after falling into Luobei Village, and would have had a difficult life every day.
But now everything is different.
Sang Zhixia spread the banknotes on the bed and counted them several times. She looked at Xu Yu with a smile and waved, "Come on, come on, it's time to divide the money!"
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