"Ye Zi is coming?" When Chuncao saw Ye Zi, he quickly brushed off the dirt on his body and walked out.
"Sister-in-law, I'm going to talk to Ye Zi for a while."
Ye Zi also saw the eldest sister-in-law of the Li family on the other side: "Auntie."
"Okay, you two go inside and talk. It's almost done here. I can handle it by myself." Li Lao Da's wife is also a cheerful person. The relationship between the sisters-in-law in their family is good.
Chuncao washed her hands and took Chen Ye to her house: "Ye Zi, sit down and talk. I haven't seen you for a while. Is there something wrong at home?"
Chuncao's family lives on the other side of the river. After Chen Ye moved there, he rarely came here. They didn't work in the same team, so it was difficult to meet them.
"No, this isn't a new house, and there's nothing in it. I just take advantage of it after work every day to slowly tidy it up. It seems like everything is essential for daily life."
"Of course, life looks simple, but if anything goes wrong, it won't do. How's the house going? Is there anything I can help with?"
"You're the same kid. You never say anything when you have problems. You just do your work silently. If you have any difficulties in the future, don't keep them to yourself. Tell them and no one will hesitate to help you."
"This is how villagers live. You help me and I help you. Don't be afraid of bothering others." This is a reminder.
Chen Ye also knew that these words were for her own good. She had no one to teach her properly and could only learn from the aunts, grandmothers and other girls in the village.
Chen Ye smiled: "I understand, Auntie. I will definitely ask for help when you need it next time."
"Yes, that's what you should do, kid. You have to know the ways of the world. Without human relationships, you can't get by."
Chen Ye nodded to show that he understood. Chuncao looked carefully at Chen Ye's expression. He didn't look unhappy but serious. It seemed that he really listened to her, so it was worth her saying a few more words.
"Look, I'm getting a bit talkative now that I'm old."
Chen Ye smiled and replied, "You should tell me more about what I like to hear. You know, no one has taught me these things, so I can only learn how to behave in society by imitating others."
Chuncao touched Chen Ye's hair with pity on her face. This child was pitiful. Although both his parents were there, he lived worse than those children without parents.
"Okay, if you have any questions in the future, just come and ask me, and I will definitely tell you what I know."
"Aunt, I heard from my grandfather that the milk-producing ewe has been found?" She did not forget the main purpose of coming here today.
Chuncao slapped her thigh and said, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it. It's not that there is a clue about that matter, but it's a message that my eldest brother sent someone to bring today."
"There aren't many sheep farmers in my mother's village. Coincidentally, one family's sheep had just given birth, and it was a stroke of luck for them. Two ewes gave birth one after the other, and the milk from one ewe was enough to feed both litters."
"My mother heard about it and went to ask for you. They agreed to give you the ewe. When are you free? I'll take you there and bring the sheep back."
Do the villagers not want to raise sheep? It's because they can't afford it. An adult sheep is worth as much as a city dweller's monthly salary. How many people are willing to spend so much money to buy a sheep that can only be eaten for meat?
Chen Ye looked at the number Chuncao gestured. This was the price of this ewe. Even if Chuncao had said it at home, it would have been disheartening if people had heard it.
Chen Ye nodded to indicate that he could accept the price. "Little Grandpa and Shuanzhu are both in poor health. I heard that goat milk is good for health, so I thought of letting Little Grandpa and Shuanzhu drink a bowl every day."
"I heard that everyone in the city drinks that kind of milk, which is better. We can't get that kind of milk here, and even if we did, we can't afford it."
"Thank you so much, Auntie. If I were to go by myself, I wouldn't be able to find a sheep that's good at producing milk. I'm always available, so it depends on when you're free. I'd be so kind as to come with me."
"You kid, I've already told you not to be polite with your aunt. Wait, I'll go tell her we're leaving now. Do you want to go back and tell your grandfather?"
This meant that Chen Ye was asking him to go back and get the money. No one could carry so much money on them, not to mention that Ye Zi was a penniless child. This money had to be paid by Uncle Chen.
Chen Ye reacted immediately, it was not a good thing, how could she, who had to borrow money to build a mud house, have so much money on her? She had to pretend to have it and go back.
"I definitely have to go back. Auntie, I'll wait for you at the small bridge."
Aunt Chuncao's parents' home is not far from their team, but they are two completely different roads, so they have to leave the village and turn a corner to get there.
Shuanzhuo met Chen Ye halfway. When he heard that he was going to lead a sheep, he was so happy that he asked eagerly, "Sister, can I go with you?"
"Then let's go. I'll take Shuanzhu with me, little grandpa."
When Chen Shengli heard that they were going to steal the sheep, he went back to his room to get the money. He had just left the room and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? You have all this money. How can I let a child pay for it?"
When the time comes, Ye Zi will definitely not drink the goat milk alone. When eating mutton, how much can Ye Zi eat by herself? It’s still more than what the father and son eat.
Chen Ye quickly pulled the rope and ran away: "No need, I have money in my pocket, little grandpa, let's go."
The money in Chen Shengli's hand stopped in mid-air: "How can this child run so fast? How much money can a child have?"
Chen Ye said she would not take the money no matter what. It was her own house and her grandfather didn't ask for a penny of it. How could she have the nerve to continue spending his money? She was still thinking about how to make up for the money for the house.
Besides, she also needs to eat goat milk and mutton.
Seeing the little white lamb, Chen Ye's heart melted. She really liked these furry little ones. "Auntie, can you trade your lamb?"
The sheep seller shook his head. What a joke! They were counting on raising sheep to make money. The lambs were worthless. If it weren't for the fact that two ewes gave birth at the same time, the ewes would be difficult to take care of, and the family needed money to make ends meet.
The ewes at home would not be sold no matter what. Thinking of the troubles at home, this man was not in the mood to chat any more.
Chuncao also noticed it, and quickly pulled Chen Ye away: "Then Aunt Liu, we will leave first, you are busy."
Chen Ye also noticed that the man was in a bad mood, and did not dare to ask any more questions. After they left the village, Chuncao lowered her voice and told Chen Ye about what had happened with that family.
"Most people in our village rely on raising sheep to make money. You can see that there is little arable land here. Unlike the big ones in our village, there are vast tracts of arable land. Even if we don't do side jobs and work hard on the land, we won't starve to death."
"It's not possible here. If we don't raise some crops, we'll starve to death just relying on the little harvest from the fields."
This is also the reason why every family in this village can raise more sheep.
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