The price increase of the shop was expected, meaning that Cheng Yue was only willing to buy it because it was a worthwhile investment, so she didn't think much of it when she heard the news.
However, the others were not so calm. Madam Wu pinched Cheng Yang's arm and exclaimed, "You two are so tight-lipped! You even kept it from your father and me!"
If her daughter-in-law weren't so timid, she would have loved to beat the couple up. She kept her mouth shut and didn't reveal a single word the whole way.
One hundred taels! That's terrifying! And this is before we've even done anything; we've already made seventy taels just from buying the shop.
Ms. Wu felt lightheaded and couldn't believe it.
Cheng Yang cried out in pain, complaining, "Mom! When are you going to stop pinching people all the time? My arm is covered in so much flesh..."
Mr. Cheng chimed in, "Such a big thing, who told you to keep it a secret? No wonder your mother pinched you, see if you never learn your lesson!"
Hmph! He talks like he has a piece of good flesh on his arm. His father didn't say anything, but this strong young man is acting all wronged.
Cheng Yang sighed helplessly, and Liu Shi hurriedly explained, "Father and Mother, isn't it because we were in a hurry to come over?"
There are too many people and too many eyes on the street. I'm afraid if I tell you, you'll get excited and we'll be targeted. Besides, this is such great news, it's best for our family to share it together."
That's more like it. Cheng's father, Wu, glared at Cheng Yang. Although the boy was a bit simple-minded, it was good that he married a wife who was quick-witted.
Cheng Yue chuckled. It was rare to see parents as good as her in-laws. They would talk to their own children first, but when it came to their daughters-in-law, their own sons-in-law would protect them.
But that's precisely why her family is harmonious.
Cheng Jun and Cheng Feng also went to set up a stall today, so they were well aware of the price increase. They held back and didn't say much, and they were almost bursting with pent-up frustration the whole way.
Now that their parents had spoken, they immediately felt relieved. They picked up the bowls beside them and gulped down several mouthfuls of water before calming down.
They never dared to dream of making a net profit of seventy taels of silver. No wonder their parents said their aunt was a god of wealth!
After Chen An finished calculating the accounts, he stammered, "Those three shops would cost two hundred and ten taels..."
He knew he had bought it at a low price and wasn't unprepared, but he really didn't expect it to more than triple in value. This was terrifying.
"Daughter, you must not tell anyone about this. And all of you, remember, don't let it slip."
Father Cheng didn't know how much silver Cheng Yue and the others had, but more than two hundred taels was no small sum, so he quickly and solemnly warned them, fearing that if others found out, it would harm the whole family.
Everyone understood the implications and nodded in agreement. As long as it was a matter between themselves and heaven, that was enough.
They've already made money in business, far better off than others, so it's inevitable that some people will be envious.
Now that he's made so much money so easily by buying a shop, wouldn't that make him even more enviable?
"Alright, let's leave it at that. We've rested enough, so we need to get back to work!"
Wu had recovered and, seeing that it was almost time, hurriedly called everyone to harvest the wheat, which was the purpose of their visit today.
Cheng Yang stood up and shouted, "Yes, little sister, you take us there!"
Liu laughed and said, "Your eldest brother is even more energetic now; he could probably harvest two acres of land in one afternoon!"
Cheng Yang proudly puffed out his chest, "That's right!"
Wu laughed and scolded, "Stop making a fool of yourself, let's grab the good stuff and go quickly." Not to mention Cheng Yang, even she felt full of energy!
Cheng Yue smiled and went to the eaves to get all four sickles. Her father and the others had only brought three, which was definitely not enough.
But there's nothing we can do about it. Ironware is valuable, and not everyone can afford to buy several for their home. She even took two of these sickles out of her spatial storage.
"Let's go! I'll bring the oxcart along too."
The family chatted as they descended the mountain, and their arrival at the wheat field inevitably sparked a discussion.
However, everyone says Cheng Yue is lucky, after all, not everyone's family is so supportive!
He also made a few sarcastic remarks about the Zhao family, who could only watch helplessly from the sidelines.
Wu was a wicked woman who slaughtered pigs, exuding a menacing aura. Cheng Yang, that big guy, could take down their entire family with one punch, so they dared not provoke him.
Unable to vent her anger, Zhao said that Li Manying's family was useless. Li Manying was even more unconvinced and said that Zhao's family was useless. Soon they started arguing again.
When others go to the fields, they work together with great enthusiasm and dedication; when his family goes to the fields, they go to another place and start a big show of cursing and swearing.
In short, he didn't do much work, but he got into a lot of fights.
It was only Chen Ping's shout that finally stopped it. Why is it that his family always makes people laugh at him!
Wu curled her lip in disdain and scoffed, "Serves you right!"
If my daughter and her family hadn't already severed ties and I couldn't be bothered with that family, I would have definitely thrown a punch!
With her parents, brother, sister-in-law, and nephew around, Cheng Yue was pushed aside and went to harvest wheat with her daughter.
After all, the Cheng brothers, Cheng Jun and Cheng Feng, work faster than Cheng Yue, so she, being slower, can only do other things.
The afternoon flew by, and when Cheng Yue stood up, she was astonished to find that nearly half of the ten acres of wheat were empty!
Her family is really... awesome!!
Everyone else in the village was amazed; Cheng Yue's family was incredibly capable! They didn't even have a chance to show off...
As everyone was thinking, they heard Cheng Yue's voice: "Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law, Xiao Jun, Xiao Feng, let's stop here. Let's harvest the wheat and go home for dinner!"
The sun was already setting. Parents should eat early and go home early, otherwise it would be dark by the time they got home, and my brother and sister-in-law hadn't made the sauce yet.
Mr. Cheng looked at the wheat in front of him, then looked up at the sky. “Alright! Let’s go back today and come back tomorrow. We can finish harvesting this in one afternoon!”
Cheng Yue approached and said, "Father and Mother, you don't need to come tomorrow. I've already talked to the villagers and settled the wages."
Besides the remaining wheat, I also need to plow the land and plant corn; the villagers will all help me with that.
After thinking for a moment, Mr. Cheng and the others nodded and said, "Since you've already agreed, then we won't come."
The wages have been agreed upon, and they can't very well compete with the villagers for work. They'll offer everyone a little something so that their daughter can have a better life in the village.
Then she told Cheng Yang and the others to help load the wheat onto the oxcart, while Cheng Yue went home to cook.
The whole family put in a lot of effort today, so we have to treat them to a good meal.
Chen An can only cook simple meals; she's not at the level to cook elaborate dishes, so she has to do it herself.
First, let's make a pot of braised pork. To save time, Cheng Yue threw it directly into the pressure cooker in her space.
After the braised pork belly was cooked, the other dishes were served: stir-fried pork with chili peppers, stir-fried eggs with chives, kelp and tofu soup, and two small cold dishes.
Cheng's father and his family have been eating a little better than before, but that's all. They've never seen such a feast spread across the table.
However, they were exhausted after the afternoon, their chests and backs were sticking to their backs. They started eating as soon as they picked up their bowls, and their mouths were full of oil.
This braised pork belly, in particular, completely won over everyone.
It smells so good!
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