The next morning, Master Chen delivered the property deed, which was quite efficient.
After Cheng Yue finished preparing the house deed, she specially bought a small wooden box with a lock, put her brother and sister-in-law's share in it, and sent it to them.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was coming to buy meat, Cheng's father quickly took the deed and glanced at it, saying happily, "I'm relieved to have the deed in hand. We're just waiting for the shop to be built."
Although Wu was illiterate, she looked at it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. However, she recognized the bright red official seal, so she was relieved.
Since it was a matter led by the government, and the property deed had already been issued, there certainly wouldn't be any mistakes.
Cheng Yang and Liu Shi waited anxiously for the house deed to be delivered, but they were too upset to continue and packed up their stall to go home. They waited at the pork shop.
The two of them chuckled to themselves as they stroked the property deed. "We never dreamed we'd be able to buy a shop in our lifetime. By the way, let's quickly think of a place to hide it so it won't get lost!"
Cheng Yue and Chen An exchanged a smile, both feeling happy.
After chuckling for a while, Mr. Cheng asked, "Daughter, when are you harvesting the wheat? Have you made all the arrangements at the shop?"
The villagers have been starting to harvest wheat one after another recently. They have also told their customers that pork will only be sold for half a day, as they will be working in the fields in the afternoon.
He knew that besides Chen Lin, his daughter had also hired two young men to run the shop. He wondered if they were up to the task. If they weren't, he was afraid his daughter wouldn't be able to leave.
"There's no problem with the shop, so don't worry. I plan to harvest the wheat in another three to five days, and I'll take care of them for a few more days."
After Cheng Yue finished speaking, Wu slapped her thigh with a smile, "Isn't that perfect! We don't have much land at home, and we'll finish cleaning it up in the next few days. We can come over and help you then!"
The timing is perfect. Once we finish harvesting our own crops in the next few days, we can help our daughter. Needless to say, the old couple are great help, and their son and grandson are strong and efficient workers.
Chen An couldn't bear to see them go through all that trouble, so he politely declined, saying, "Father, Mother, we've already spoken to the villagers, and there are plenty of people willing to help."
"You're setting up stalls and working in the fields, and the two villages aren't close at all. Don't bother running back and forth; it'll only tire you out and make A-Yue worry."
After Chen Ping's efforts last time, most of the villagers said they would come to help. Not to mention harvesting wheat, there would be no shortage of people to help with planting corn after the wheat harvest.
Cheng Yang puffed out his chest, "My parents can't not go, but I have to take the two boys with me. We're not short of money now, we've already bought the shop, so we're full of energy!"
Cheng Yue smiled helplessly. This older brother really wears his heart on his sleeve; look how happy he is.
"Alright, come if you want, so you won't be accused of being too polite if we don't let you come!"
"Haha, great!"
The family chatted for a few more minutes, but then someone came to buy meat, so it was inconvenient to say anything more. Cheng Yue and Chen An said goodbye and went straight home.
Cheng Yang and Liu Shi also needed to hurry back to make braised dishes, so they pushed their carts home. Along the way, they started talking again about where to hide the house deed.
Now that Cheng Jun is on vacation, Cheng Feng no longer comes to the noodle stall. The two brothers have a good relationship and work in the fields together every day.
Over the next few days, Cheng Yue was busy at all. She went home to prepare the braising ingredients and then went to the shop to make braised dishes with Chen Lin and the other two.
Fortunately, the three of them learned quickly and have mastered it completely in the past few days.
Both Da Shun Zhai and Xiao Xiang Guan sent people to pick up the goods, but one came early in the morning and the other came in the evening. The three of them only needed to prepare the goods, wait for them to inspect the goods, collect the money, and keep accounts.
Running a shop is just about these things; once you get the hang of it, it doesn't seem that complicated at all.
Before leaving, Cheng Yue gave a few more instructions, "Chang Yong, you are older than them and more mature in your work, so please keep an eye on them. If there is anything you don't understand, the three of you can discuss it together."
Xiaolin, Shaowen, you two too. Oh, and make sure to lock the doors and windows at night, and stay alert while you sleep.
The three men solemnly agreed that they wouldn't have to do any farm work at home, they would just have to look after the shop. If they didn't do this job well, they would have a hard time explaining themselves.
Cheng Yue had nothing to worry about anymore. She said goodbye to the three of them and went home.
It was the busy farming season in the village, and everyone had gone to the fields; there wasn't a soul chatting at the village entrance.
Only when passing by Old Chen's house did she see Zhao standing at the door, her eyes swirling with emotion, as if she were waiting for her.
Cheng Yue pretended not to see it and was about to drive the oxcart away when Zhao Shi, for some unknown reason, blocked the oxcart.
Cheng Yue thought Zhao was going to curse again, but to her surprise, she turned around and started crying while clinging to the cart.
"Second son's wife, how could you be so heartless! Even if you sever ties with your relatives, you can't sever blood ties. Xiao Gen is still your nephew. How could you send him to the yamen?"
Now you've ruined your child's studies, don't you feel even a little bit guilty? How could you be so heartless! You've ruined such a good child!
On the day Chen Gen returned home, he told her how he got into the yamen. Chen Ping and Zhao Shi were so angry that their hearts ached after hearing it.
But since the matter has been brought to the attention of the authorities, they dare not go to the authorities to demand an explanation, fearing that Cheng Yue might turn around and report it to the authorities again. This woman is really ruthless! She sends people to the yamen at the drop of a hat.
Zhao was so breathless she could hardly breathe, but luckily Chen Ping told her in time that there was another grandson in the county town, which relieved her.
Chen Gen was no longer useful, so the matter was left to Cheng Yue. However, Cheng Yue also blocked the villagers from harvesting the wheat. She really couldn't swallow this insult!
If she hadn't talked about this matter these past two days and been rejected by the villagers, leaving her with no other options, she wouldn't have come to Cheng Yue!
They've just made some money and gained some influence in the village, and a bunch of money-grubbing fools have all jumped on their coattails.
Despite her resentment and anger, she still had to bow her head; otherwise, who would harvest the wheat? She didn't want to go to the fields—her old bones would surely fall apart.
After much deliberation, she came up with this move. Cheng Yue used to care about her all the time, but the reason she turned out this way is because she hates them.
Then she lowered her head and made a show of it. As the saying goes, a wise man doesn't suffer a loss in front of him!
Cheng Yue frowned and glanced at her sideways, poking her hand away with the reins. She didn't want to talk at all. When had this Zhao Shi ever been kind? She was obviously up to no good!
Seeing Cheng Yue's impatient expression, Zhao forced back her resentment and said, "Second daughter-in-law, I'm not blaming you for this. Since it's all in the past, we won't pursue it any further."
Here's what we'll do: lend us your oxcart, and talk to the villagers to help us out. We'll forgive you this time.
Cheng Yue was so angry she laughed. "So, I should thank you?"
Why aren't they investigating? They even borrowed her oxcart. How can they be so shameless?
When Zhao saw Cheng Yue smile, she thought to herself that this matter had a chance. "You little slut, you're easily fooled by her and you'll give in after a few words!"
He straightened his clothes and said, "No need for thanks. Just like I said, if you lend us the oxcart and get the villagers to help, we'll forgive you!"
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so she returned the smile. "How strange! I haven't seen you for a few days, but you seem to have gotten quite rounder, especially your face, it's gotten so much bigger!"
After saying that, he drove the oxcart away. When Zhao realized what was happening, she was so angry that she stomped her feet until they hurt!
She had already bowed her head, but the little slut not only refused to take the bait, but also mocked her for being shameless!
Zhao felt a wave of dizziness and quickly grabbed the door frame to avoid collapsing.
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