Chapter 15015 Ah Zhen
It has only been a month and a half since he started selling fried dough sticks and soy milk from a basket to his current fixed stall. After deducting the cost, city taxes, and the wages of the bookkeeper and Mrs. Dong, the breakfast stall has made a profit of more than 50 taels. Compared with other small vendors, this income in a month and a half is already very good.
However, apart from improving her food, Su Ruojin never dared to spend the rest of the money for three reasons:
First, the Su family had been living too hard these past few years, and inevitably had some foreign debts. Su Ruojin first asked her father to pay off the debts of his colleagues, and nearly ten taels of silver were distributed here and there. In the end, there was still a big creditor, Lord Fan, whose money had not been repaid. She had discussed this with her father, and they would pay Lord Fan back together with the holiday gifts before the New Year. Although Lord Fan had stated clearly when he borrowed the money, that the money did not need to be repaid, not to mention that Su Yanli would not do such a thing, Su Ruojin also disagreed. It was only natural to pay back debts, otherwise who would dare to lend money to their family in the future? Debt owed to others was digging their own grave, and the Su family father and daughter would not do such a thing.
Second, in order to turn the small stall into a small shop, it is necessary to accumulate funds. Su Ruojin records clearly in the account book how much of the monthly earnings is used for costs, how much is used for household expenses, and how much is saved.
Finally, of course, the house needed more staff. The price of a maid ranged from fifteen to twenty taels. Once a maid was bought, Su Ruojin would have no more money left.
After returning home, Shu Tong carried the two large bags on the mule to the main hall. Su Ruojin also held a small bag in each hand, panting, and Mother Dong was so busy that she quickly took them over.
What are these…? Why is there no one here?
Cheng Yingzhen also felt strange and looked towards the gate of the courtyard, but unfortunately there was nothing there except the northwest wind rushing straight in.
She looked at her daughter whose face was red from the cold, "Ah Jin, what are you carrying and holding?"
"Clothes, shoes and hats."
Seven or eight taels of silver, converted into modern currency, is worth tens of thousands of yuan. According to the consumption level of ordinary people, the Su family, which has eight people including servants, spent an average of more than a thousand yuan per person. Each of them bought two sets of clothes from head to toe, looking very decent.
"You're not buying a maid?"
"purchase."
While Su Ruojin was answering her mother's words, she opened the bundle on the table and took out the matching women's clothes from it, "Mom, a crabapple red coat with an autumn-colored skirt and a camel-colored jacket."
People of this era like red and green, green and pink, but she doesn't like that. Except for the bright-colored coat, her skirt and jacket are all in dark colors, which look classy and dirt-resistant.
If you buy not just one item but a whole set, how much will it cost?
"All the money is spent on clothes, how can I buy people?"
In order to let her feel at ease during the confinement period, her daughter would tell her how much money she earned every day. Cheng Yingzhen also knew how much money the family had, and she even knew how much it would cost to buy a maid. The money she spent today was enough to buy someone.
Su Ruojin held up the clothes and smiled sweetly at her mother, "Buy one first."
The money for one is still enough.
Cheng Yingzhen immediately understood that her daughter was not planning to buy a maid for the family. "How can that be possible? There are so many things to do at home. How can I let a six-year-old child do all the hard work?"
The old mother was getting angry, and Su Ruojin hurriedly came up to comfort her, "Mom, don't worry, even if you buy one, there will be someone to do the housework."
It turned out that the new person was a maid in the house, and Shutong was still doing the job. Only then did Cheng Yingzhen feel better and had time to look at the clothes bought for her daughter.
Su Ruojin glanced at Shu Tong secretly. As for how to buy people, the two smiled knowingly and didn't tell her mother much.
Since Su Sanlang was born, the Su family hadn't bought new clothes for three years. Everyone was happy to see the new clothes, but just now the lady was in a bad mood and no one dared to show it. Now the lady's expression has relaxed and everyone is smiling.
Cheng Yingzhen didn't care what she wore. She immediately asked her daughter to take out Dalang and Sanlang's clothes, and then led them into the bedroom. She stood by the fire and helped the two children change their clothes.
Outside, Su Ruojin also took out Shu Tong and Dong's mother's clothes and said, "You guys should try them on and see if they fit you."
Mother Dong took the clothes and shook her head, "Second Madam, you already bought them for me when I came back half a month ago. You shouldn't buy them again."
Su Ruojin smiled and said, "So I bought a set for you, mom. The extra money was spent on my dad. His clothes are expensive."
Mother Dong said, "It's only right to buy them all for the adults."
Su Yanli is not only the head of the family, but also a doctor of the Imperial Academy. He deals with people every day. If he does not dress decently, he will inevitably be looked down upon by people who judge people by their clothes.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mom." Su Ruojin hugged Dong's mother, "But if everyone else buys it, you can't be left out."
This little girl has such a sweet mouth that Dong's mother was coaxed into a sweet mood by her. "Oh, the adults will be back soon. I will quickly make dinner."
Mother Dong went to the kitchen to busy herself.
Shu Tong came out after changing his clothes, and he looked at them left and right, feeling very satisfied. For several years, he had not bought any decent new clothes. He either wore adults' old clothes or bought second-hand clothes from the pawnshop.
Hmm... I didn't expect that I could wear new clothes. Shu Tong walked back and forth in the main hall, he was so excited!
Su Ruojin was helping her mother change new clothes for the Su brothers in her parents' bedroom. Just as they were done, Su Yanli came back.
As soon as he came back, he felt that the atmosphere at home was not right. It was as if a happy dumpling had been found. There was joy everywhere. Even he, who was feeling depressed, became happy. He walked slowly up the steps to the main hall and called out tenderly, "Da Lang, A Jin... San Lang..."
"father……"
"Why……"
"Dad... Dad... I'm here..."
The three children ran out of the bedroom like birds.
Su Yanli picked them up one by one with a gentle smile on his face.
Cheng Yingzhen was forced by her daughter to wear new clothes. When she heard that her husband had returned, she felt embarrassed and shyly stood behind the door. She lifted a corner of the door curtain and looked outside. "Husband, you're back!"
As soon as Mr. Su looked over, his eyes were fixed in an instant.
His wife was wearing a crabapple red coat with an autumn-colored long skirt and a camel-colored jacket. There was not much decoration on her head, only an ebony hairpin. Her hair was tied loosely behind her head. She stood alone by the door frame, looking at him coquettishly, which made his heart move.
"Ah Zhen!"
Well……
For some reason, when Su Ruojin, who was held by Su Yanli, heard her father's gentle whisper, she inappropriately recalled the song that was popular in later generations: Ah Zhen fell in love with Ah Qiang...
Oh... She couldn't help laughing out loud.
Su Yanli blushed:...
Cheng Yingzhen put on a stern face and walked out quickly, "You are so old, why do you still want your father to hold you?"
"No matter how old I am, I am still daddy's precious daughter." Su Ruojin was born with a ruptured fetus. From childhood to adulthood, Su Yanli had done countless tasks of helping her with her pee and poop. The intimacy between father and daughter was no small matter.
Cheng Yingzhen stared.
All right! Her father was already tired after a day's work, so she really shouldn't act like a spoiled brat for too long. She jumped down from Su Yanli's arms and said, "Here, I'll give your husband back to you!"
"You..." Cheng Yingzhen was so embarrassed by her daughter that she was so angry that she chased after her and was about to give her a good beating, but she escaped.
As she ran away, she cried, "Dad, you also have a share of the new clothes. Put them on and show Mom!"
"Su-Ruo-Jin--" Her mother's face turned red with anger.
This little girl has no respect for her parents and even starts to make fun of her. This is unbearable. Cheng Yingzhen wanted to go up and beat her up, but Su Yanli stopped her and said, "Help me change my clothes." His eyes were as gentle as water and could drown a person.
In order to protect his daughter from being beaten, her husband even resorted to the beauty trick.
Cheng Yingzhen: …
(End of this chapter)
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