Chapter 103: Making Money
When I got home, it was still early.
The men were still studying hard. In order not to disturb them, Liu Manyun and her friends took the three children back to the yard of the Rong family next door.
Lu Yao and the other two knew about it in advance and went straight to the next door.
When the courtyard gate opened, three children were seen writing in the corridor in front of the main hall. When they saw Lu Yao and the others, they called out sweetly. Haohao and Yueyue did not immediately run over to greet their mother as they usually did, but instead focused their attention on the books in front of them.
Lu Yao curled her lips, her eyes full of satisfaction.
These two children have a very serious attitude towards learning and deserve praise.
Instead of disturbing them, she walked towards Liu Manyun and others who were embroidering and chatting under the shade of the trees in the yard.
"Have you selected the land?" Liu Manyun asked with concern.
Lu Yao hummed, "We still need to think about what to plant."
Qin Tianxiao put the stool aside and motioned for her to sit down: "About where is it?"
"Oh, forget it," Rong Bingwu snorted coldly as he drank water nearby. "Our geographical location is already difficult, and Yaoyao's family has it even harder. Water for the paddy fields is a problem."
Liu Manyun thought about the remaining paddy fields that hadn't been divided up and frowned. "Is it the one near the main road?"
"That's right!" Rong Bingwu got angry when he mentioned this. "Obviously, there's another one near the lake."
Just because the geographical location is good, it cannot be given to these inferior people.
"The fields are all allocated, according to the village rules. There's no point getting angry," Qin Tianxiao said, calming her husband down. "Rice season is over. Let's figure out what's best to plant."
Rong Bingwu sighed lightly. He understood some of the principles, but he still couldn't help getting angry.
Lu Yao felt her family's care and concern for them, and while expressing her gratitude, she also comforted them, saying that there are always more solutions than problems, and that solutions can always be found.
"How do we get water for rice planting every year?"
She was a little curious. With so many paddy fields, it would be so hard to carry them all on her shoulders.
But it was just as she thought, she had to carry everything on her shoulders. However, there was an easier way, which was to carry the water to the fields near the lake first, and then scoop the water over. This way, she could save some effort.
However, they had little contact with the villagers and could only rely on the fields in exile, but their paddy fields were not close to the lake and still had to be picked some distance away.
but,
If they are lucky and it rains, the rainwater will flow down the mountain ditches, and their paddy fields located at high altitudes will be able to store more water.
But we can't just focus on one piece of land when there are so many families waiting behind it.
Every year, everyone quarrels over water.
From listening to their words, Lu Yao could feel everyone's difficulties.
Is there really no other way?
Lu Yao closed her eyes and searched for something that might be useful in the space.
The water pump must not be used until it can be silenced. It is not realistic to use the canal with clear boundaries and no communication between the two sides. What method should be used?
She tried hard to recall ancient knowledge about irrigation.
Suddenly, she thought of what she saw when she traveled to the ancient town with her parents before the end of the world, and her eyes lit up.
Oh, right, the waterwheel!
Now that she had a direction, Lu Yao began to think about whether there were any water wheels in this world. There were definitely none in the villages near the capital, and she hadn't seen any along the way.
She thought about it and asked the people present directly.
"Waterwheel?" Rong Bingwu was puzzled. "What kind of vehicle is this?"
"Walking on water?" Liu Manyun was also confused. "Isn't walking on water just a boat?"
Ye Jiayue agreed: "The name 'Waterwheel' is quite unique."
Lan Xin was curious: "What kind of place is this called? It's quite strange."
Rong Ziyu admired her: "Cousin, you know so much."
Lu Yao: “…”
She coughed lightly and briefly explained to them what a waterwheel was. When they heard that it could transport water from the river to a higher place, their expressions changed instantly.
"Are you telling the truth?"
“There is such a magical thing!”
"What does a water truck look like? Can it actually transport water?"
"If this is feasible, irrigation won't be so hard in the future."
"Where can I find this?"
Lu Yao realized from their reactions that water wheels probably didn't exist in this world yet.
She was a little annoyed. She should have discussed such an important matter with her man and brother first.
Fortunately, these are all our family members, so we don’t have to worry about being exploited or betrayed.
She, who came from the end of the world, has a deep understanding of the principle that it is a crime to possess a treasure.
"The Western Region merchant we met earlier mentioned this to us," Lu Yao directly quoted the story she had told him before. "Brother Rong and I will think about it later and try to draw the blueprint."
"Okay, Yaoyao, thank you for your hard work." Rong Bingwu couldn't help laughing.
If they could really make this waterwheel, more than just their family would benefit.
Everyone was very excited about the waterwheel incident, but after all, they had all seen the world and were not the type to show their joy easily, so they put the matter aside for the time being and talked about other things.
Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin looked at each other, hesitating whether to take this opportunity to tell them their plan.
"What's wrong?" Liu Manyun saw that the two seemed to have something to say but were hesitant about something, so she took the initiative to ask.
Qin Tianxiao also said: "We are all family, just say whatever you want, don't worry about it."
After being together for more than ten or twenty years, everyone knew Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin's personalities very well, and knew that they would not have any other thoughts, so she and her sister-in-law took the initiative to give them a way out.
Seeing this, the two sisters-in-law gritted their teeth and expressed their thoughts.
After all, the two of them were outstanding women raised by everyone, so they naturally would not express their thoughts directly, but would start from the study and examinations of the men in the family.
After hearing what they said, Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao also became worried.
Yes, studying and taking imperial examinations are the most expensive things.
They were fine because they had their own family members to teach them, but they couldn't bear the thought of many people in their family taking the imperial examinations.
Over the years, the family has some money, but without any income, it will eventually be gone.
Moreover, as the imperial examination progresses step by step, we will eventually have to return to the capital, and the expenses at that time will only be greater.
Part of the Rong family’s house and shop can be recovered, but don’t count on the gold, silver, and other valuables.
Therefore, if you want to spend money freely, you have to find a way to make money.
But what can be done in this remote place?
Are they going to Beijing this morning?
As soon as this thought came to mind, he immediately rejected it.
Staying was a decision made by the Rong family together. Now with Xiaorong's family, it is even more impossible to leave so soon.
So, you still have to think about what to do.
Ye Jiayue glanced at Lu Yao, then said with a hint of shame, "Over the past two days, under Sister Yao's guidance, my sister-in-law and I have made great progress in our cooking skills. I think we can try making some food to sell."
Lan Xin nodded in agreement: "Dad, Mom, Auntie, you should know that the food in Xikang County is really mediocre."
Liu Manyun, Qin Tianxiao and others thought about the rare situation of taking the whole family to a restaurant to improve their lives, and it seemed that it was indeed the case.
only,
All of this they did was taught by Lu Yao. If they were to use it to make money...
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but hesitate.
If they take the initiative to speak up, I believe the child will definitely not mind, but they must never take advantage of the younger generation by relying on their seniority.
Oh, it would be great if Yaoyao could do this with them.
Just when the two were hesitating about what to say, Lu Yao took the initiative to speak.
"I think the two sisters-in-law have a very good idea." Lu Yao saw the worries and concerns of the two aunts and said simply, "If you don't mind, can I be included?"
She had been hesitating about what to do here.
Brother Rong and his elder brother's participation in the scientific expedition was a completely unexpected and temporary decision, so the previous plan had to be adjusted again.
They have plenty of money and supplies in their space, so they don’t have to worry about having no food to eat or no money to spend even if they do nothing. But, don’t others know this?
Besides, they are not the kind of people who just eat and wait to die.
Even from the perspective of parenting, we should set a good example for our children through words and deeds.
Therefore, cooperating with the Rong family is the best option at the moment.
If the Rong family didn't bring it up, she would have found a way to mention it. Now that they have taken the initiative, she doesn't have to worry about it anymore.
By the way, the girls from the county town came here with them because they trusted them. I wonder if they have any other plans or arrangements now. If not, they can come and help when the time comes.
Although this place is far away from the capital, there are not so many rules regarding the relationship between men and women. Here, you can see women working outside to earn money everywhere.
Here, you don’t have to worry about others pointing fingers or talking about you.
but,
I just had an idea now. Chu Xiangning heard that they need to take it slow first.
Maybe they have better options?
"Food is the most important thing for people. Making food might be tiring, but it shouldn't be a loss. I think the two sisters-in-law have a very good idea," Lu Yao explained. "Coincidentally, I've also been thinking about doing something these days. I hope you don't think I'm taking advantage of you."
Hearing her say this, Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin's eyes lit up instantly.
Really, really?
If Lu Yao could join them, they believed that this business would definitely be profitable.
Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao saw that Lu Yao was not being polite and were very happy.
"We took advantage."
"It would be best if you would come with us."
"Your cooking skills are our biggest selling point. With you here, business is sure to be booming."
"Come on, while we have some free time now, let's talk about the general idea first, and then discuss the details after they finish class."
The men are working hard, and they can't fall behind.
only,
When the men finished class, they were stunned to hear about the big things that the second son had discussed with the women in his family.
After listening to this, Rong Bingwen paused for a moment, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, but said, "It's very hard to do this."
As men, their responsibility is to ensure that the women and children in the family live a comfortable and worry-free life. However, not only did he not let them live a good life, he also had to find ways to make money. How could he, the head of the family, feel about this?
"What's not hard these days?" Qin Tianxiao spoke first. "Isn't studying hard for you? It's just that everyone has a different division of labor."
"Yes," Liu Manyun agreed, "Just focus on your studies, and we'll take care of the rest."
These words are the greatest support to all the scholars in the family.
"Dad, don't worry. We'll just have to work hard now. When you become successful, it will be time for us to enjoy our lives," Ye Jiayue said half-jokingly. "By then, when the business is big and strong, we'll have countless helpers, and we'll just have to count the money at home."
Lan Xin couldn't help but smile: "That kind of day is beautiful just thinking about it."
Lu Yao felt her man's gaze, she smiled back, and said, "We're going through hardships first, but the good times are still to come."
Rong Bingwen spoke again: "The money at home is enough for everyone to take the exam all the way to the capital. You really don't need to work so hard."
"But we will also contribute to our family." It was Rong Ziyu who said this. "Let's work together to revive the Rong family."
She paused for a moment, then put on a proud and arrogant look, raising her chin: "When my eldest brother, second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother, cousin, Huai Jin and Huai Yu all pass the imperial examinations, the Rong family will prosper, and I will become the woman that everyone envies the most. From now on, you will all be my supporters."
Rong Bingwen was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Yes, they are all Rong family members, and they all hope that the Rong family can be better.
The head of the family had no objection, and even though the others were still reluctant, they didn't say anything else. They just secretly resolved to study harder and try to pass the exam in one go, so that they could also save face.
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