A group of women surrounded Cheng Yue, chattering away. Wu Shi stood aside, secretly surprised. Why would her daughter think of buying five hundred chickens and ducks?
With so many people around, she held back and didn't say anything, lest she embarrass her daughter.
Before Wu could even ask, Chen Lin, leaving Wangshan Village, asked, "Mother, are we going to raise them ourselves?" His tone was tinged with excitement.
Cheng Yue nodded and said, "Yes! If we raise them ourselves, we won't have to spend money to buy them from others."
Mrs. Wu frowned and said worriedly, "Daughter, how easy is it to raise hundreds of chickens and ducks? How much grain will that take?"
Moreover, now that your son-in-law has injured his leg and your three children are still young, and you also have to run your business, you don't have enough manpower. How are you going to support them?
If you don't raise it properly, you'll waste all your money. I think it's better to just buy someone else's; at least that'll save you trouble!
Cheng Yue knew what her mother meant; she was worried that her money would go down the drain. She could only slowly say, "Mother, opening a shop is a long-term business. If the business grows bigger in the future, this amount of chickens and ducks will definitely not be enough. Wouldn't we be completely clueless then?"
"Buying from others is never as good as having your own. Besides, you can never raise too many chickens and ducks. Even if the braised food business doesn't take off, you can always do other businesses. No matter how you look at it, it's more cost-effective to raise them yourself!"
Seeing that her daughter's expression was natural, as if she had already thought it through, Madam Wu patted Cheng Yue's hand and said, "Alright, you're all grown up now, it's good that you have your own plans. I can't help you much, so I won't say anything more."
As parents, we should help our children if we can, but if we can't help, saying more will only annoy people. Wu knew this principle, so she had no choice but to give up.
Anyway, her daughter is not like before; she's so capable now, so she's at ease.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Wu felt something was strange and asked in confusion, "Daughter, how come you know so many things now?"
My daughter wasn't like this before. Her cooking was limited to making food edible, and she couldn't even sew clothes. It was only after Zhao Shi's hard work for more than ten years that she was able to acquire this skill.
Cheng Yue was prepared and said softly, "It was your son-in-law who was worried that I wouldn't have a good time at home, so he bought me a book to help me pass the time."
He's illiterate, and he bought a cookbook instead. I didn't have time to look at it before the family split up, but now that we've separated, I've picked it up and started thinking about it.
Chen Lin racked his brains, wondering if such a thing was true. "Oh well, if Mom says so, then it is," he thought. "His father dotes on his mother so much, who knows what good things he bought?"
Hearing this, Madam Wu didn't know what to say, and couldn't help but laugh, "This son-in-law is really something, it's all a lucky accident."
Then she sighed, "If it weren't for my status, you could have married into any good family. It's all my fault, otherwise you wouldn't have suffered so much in your husband's family."
Cheng Yue took Wu's hand and said with a smile, "Who said that? I'm doing so well now. My husband is considerate, and my child is sensible. It's all thanks to my mother for the good fortune she has given me!"
Mrs. Wu chuckled, "You little rascal, you've always known how to make people happy. But you're right, out of the Chen family, only one son-in-law took after your father-in-law; he's quite a good catch."
Chen Lin looked at Madam Wu and pouted, "Grandma, aren't I a good bamboo shoot?"
This amused Madam Wu, who burst into laughter, "Yes, yes, you three siblings are all excellent candidates!"
Cheng Yue: Let's snatch the bamboo shoots...
The family left behind a trail of laughter and joy.
Cheng Yue spurred the ox and first took Wu to Qingshan Village. Seeing that Cheng Yang and Liu were both there, he asked about the business.
Lady Liu beamed and repeatedly said yes.
My sister-in-law has already built up her business before giving it to them, how could it not be good?
If Liu used to dote on Cheng Yue, now she treats her like a god of wealth.
After seeing Wu Chengyue off, he didn't linger and left after saying goodbye.
Knowing that Cheng Yue was going to raise hundreds of chickens and ducks, the family carried three large sacks of wheat bran onto the oxcart.
This stuff was originally meant to be mixed into rice, but now that Cheng Yang and the others have income, their lives are much more comfortable, and they can eat coarse black flour now.
Cheng Yue didn't refuse. It was good that this thing was taken away, so that her parents wouldn't get sick from eating it.
Everyone felt it wasn't appropriate to take things from the space, so they decided to wait until she came next time and bring her some flour and rice.
The mother and son left Qingshan Village on their way home. They had only gone halfway when they met Zhao Xiangxiu walking ahead with her head down, carrying a heavy basket on her back. She looked like she was coming back from town.
Cheng Yue spurred the oxcart forward and greeted, "Sister Xiangxiu! Where have you been? Why are you only coming back now?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhao Xiangxiu turned around and smiled, "Cheng Yue! We've saved up some chicken and duck eggs. We're going to town to sell them and exchange them for some salt and coarse noodles."
The wheat harvest is coming soon. Those two boys don't eat salt and have no strength. We're counting on them to do the work!
We left late, and the chicken and duck eggs weren't selling well, so we were delayed a bit, which is why we're only just getting back.
She had accumulated a lot of chicken and duck eggs, and recently made some money selling sweet potato flour. She had to treat her children to something. She couldn't be so anxious to find a husband for her eldest son that she wouldn't give them a penny, leaving them without anything good to eat and ruining their health.
Cheng Yue parked the oxcart and said with a smile, "Don't walk anymore, get on the cart quickly, we can go back together."
Zhao Xiangxiu was so thin she was practically skin and bones. Even carrying the heavy basket on her back made her shoulders ache.
Zhao Xiangxiu waved her hand in refusal, "No need, no need, I can carry it. We're almost home, how could I possibly tire myself out?"
Why take an oxcart for such a short distance? If others see this, they might try to take advantage of the situation, which would make things difficult for Cheng Yue.
She can't start that.
Zhao Xiangxiu is just too honest. Cheng Yue jumped off the oxcart and, together with Chen Lin, unloaded the basket from her shoulder. "Don't be so polite, it's just a favor."
Zhao Xiangxiu couldn't persuade Cheng Yue, and seeing that there was no one on the road, she got into the car and said earnestly, "Put me down at the village entrance, so that no one else can see me."
Once in the car, he realized something was amiss and asked, puzzled, "Cheng Yue, didn't you go to your stall today? Why are you only coming back now, and all your stuff is gone?"
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "We're not going anymore, and we won't go again. We're going to the county town to do business."
Apart from his family, no one else knew about his business trip to the county town.
When Uncle Chen came to deliver the cow that day, Chen An only talked about the thank-you gift and didn't mention the business deal at all, so the villagers didn't know anything about it.
Now that Zhao Xiangxiu had asked, Cheng Yue told her the truth.
It's not just because they have a good relationship, but because even if they don't say anything, everyone will find out sooner or later. What can a village keep secret? Hiding things is actually worse.
The main reason is that Zhao Xiangxiu just reminded her of something.
Zhao Xiangxiu was already wide-eyed with surprise. Going to the county town to do business?
Why is it that every time I see Cheng Yue every few days, it always brings me a fright?
Zhao Xiuxiu's eyes widened. "My goodness, Cheng Yue, you're incredibly capable! It's only been a short time, and you're already going to the county town to do business!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com