Unlike in summer, it doesn't get light early in winter. Around eight o'clock, the roosters in the village start crowing.
The morning light is like a lamp, it looks big and bright, but it's not warm at all.
Amidst the chattering and commotion of several women, Tian Sangui got out of bed.
Today, the whole village came to their house for dinner. Zhang and Tian Laosi tidied up the front yard and living room early in the morning, setting out tables, chairs, bowls, and chopsticks.
Women arrived one after another in groups, rushing to help.
That's the village's consistent style.
After washing up, Tian Sangui quickly joined the kitchen, and the women immediately clapped and cheered.
The whole village was eagerly anticipating Tian Sangui's culinary skills, and they were willing to help her prepare side dishes and assist her in order to learn from her.
Soon the hall was filled with people, the elderly sat together chatting and laughing, and groups of children ran around happily in every corner of the hall.
As noon approached, the dishes were served one by one by the women, and the feast officially began.
Old Tian and his sons accompanied their fellow villagers, drinking the finest liquor served in black bowls. Before long, everyone's faces began to flush.
Our steps began to falter, but everyone was in high spirits today, so these problems were put aside, and we drank to our hearts' content until the very end.
The women were responsible for eating and taking care of the children, while Tian Sangui and Zhang Shi kept serving dishes in the kitchen.
The banquet didn't end until two or three in the afternoon.
The aunts who were on good terms with Zhang volunteered to stay and help clean up the dishes and leftovers after the meal.
Ms. Zhang expressed her deepest gratitude to them.
Before leaving, I gave each of them a bottle of loquat wine to enjoy at home!
The aunties were beaming with joy, and politely went back to their own homes.
Gradually, Tian Sangui's family became the most trusted wealthy family in the village. Whenever there was an important meeting in the village, as long as Tian Laosi's family was not present, everyone would wait for them.
We will never bypass them to discuss the meeting.
Especially Tian Sangui, the villagers all followed her instructions on the farmland. She told them what to plant and they planted it. She not only distributed the seeds for free, but also bought back the rest after the 30/70 split.
It's like the villagers help her farm, then leave her some food, and she can sell the rest for money. Why not?
As everyone followed Tian Sangui, they accumulated more and more money and developed even greater respect and admiration for him.
As a result, the Tian family was so angry that they couldn't eat for several days. Not only was Yun Shi isolated by the women in the village, but now everyone was also following Tian Sangui's arrangements to farm.
The Tian family refused to listen, fearing that Tian Sangui would harm them. Seeing that their fellow villagers were making money while they had no share, they felt unhappy and started cursing Tian Laosi at the village entrance.
Before Tian Laosi could reply, the village women under the locust tree started talking back and forth, leaving Yun speechless. She slunk away into her own courtyard.
Everyone in the village was against the Tian family. Yun Shi just hoped that her fifth son would take her away soon. She didn't want to stay in Tianjia Village for even a moment longer.
Tian Lao Si had discussed this matter with Tian San Gui, who said that as long as Grandpa and Grandma put aside their prejudices and listened to her arrangements, she would be willing to help.
As a result, when Yun heard that it was to be one head over Tian Sangui, how could she agree?
Not only that, they also demanded good seeds from her, and that she purchase twice as many seeds as the villagers.
Tian Sangui immediately cursed, "Do you think your Tian family's land is made of gold?"
"Everything is so precious to others?"
"If you agree, plant it; if you don't, forget it. I've already shown the greatest kindness and filial piety by treating you all equally without holding grudges. Since you don't appreciate it, then forget it!"
Yun, unable to contain her anger, would only lash out at Tian Laosi, but unexpectedly, she was surrounded by the village women and made to live like a rat in the street, hiding at home and afraid to go out.
Although Yunshi was not a good person, she was still Tian Laosi's mother. He couldn't just ignore her like he did with his wife and children, so he prepared some food for the old couple every day and placed it at the entrance of the old house.
This way, he could have a clear conscience and show his filial piety to his parents. Regardless of whether the elderly couple appreciated it or not, the villagers were deeply moved by Tian Laosi's filial piety.
What incredible luck Yun had in her past life to have such a filial son like Tian Laosi in this life, yet she still doesn't treat him well. What a tragedy!
In December, as the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year grew stronger, Tian Sangui went to the Hefang Restaurant in the county town to distribute wages, New Year's gifts, and awards for outstanding employees.
After closing time in the evening, the shop doors were shut, and about twenty people sat around in the lobby, all eyes focused on Tian Sangui.
"This year, we have come to the end with hard work, and we will meet again next year."
I've prepared a small gift for everyone as a token of my appreciation. I hope you'll all continue working with me next year. As the owner, as long as I have a bite of meat, you'll all have a bowl of soup. Let's work together next year to make our Hefang Restaurant bigger and stronger!
"good!"
It won everyone's cheers.
"I have seen and appreciated everyone's hard work, so I have selected five outstanding employees and awarded them a prize!"
When it came to the rewards, everyone stared intently at Tian Sangui, waiting for her to call out the names.
"First place, Sister Lanjuan truly deserves it!"
"Great!" Everyone applauded and cheered in unison.
"Second place undoubtedly belongs to Liancheng!"
Lan Cheng, with a smile on her face, strode proudly onto the stage and stood beside her sister.
Tian Sangui continued reading: "Third place, his hard work is evident to all, and he has become the manager of the lobby of our Hefang Restaurant!"
"That's him, Tian Lao Er!"
"good!"
"I told you so! Go now!"
Tian Lao Er was stunned, regardless of whether he believed he could still become an outstanding employee.
Seeing that he didn't move, Tian Sangui called out loudly, "Second Uncle? Second Uncle, come up here!"
It wasn't that Tian Lao Er wasn't going to go, but rather that his legs wouldn't obey him and he couldn't walk.
Seeing him dawdling, someone nearby laughed, got up, and helped him onto the stage.
Once all five people were present, Tian Sangui presented them with gifts one by one.
The employees below the stage were extremely curious, craning their necks and stretching their bodies to see what the award for excellence was!
Each person received a new set of clothes and five taels of silver.
"Wow, the clothes are so beautiful, they're all the latest styles this year, and there's even silver, five taels!"
"I'm so envious! I want to be named an outstanding employee next year too!"
"Pshaw, you're definitely no match for me!"
He looked down on the work beside him.
"Who said that? Just compare and see!"
"Then you compete!"
That's exactly the effect Tian Sangui wanted: to motivate employees so that the restaurant could have a long-term future.
When each employee received their gifts and year-end bonuses, their faces were filled with happiness and satisfaction. Everyone gathered together in joyful harmony to have an early New Year's Eve dinner.
Despite working late into the night, the employees didn't feel tired; in fact, they were in high spirits and full of joy.
"Everyone, next year I will be opening a branch in the city to further develop our Hefang Restaurant. I will need a lot of help then. If you have younger siblings who want to work here, you can register with my second uncle tomorrow!"
"Our wages and benefits are the same as yours!"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone immediately erupted in excitement, rushing to sign up their own siblings or younger sisters, afraid of missing out on such a great job opportunity.
With this secure job, the family will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives.
Tian Lao Er, I didn’t expect Tian San Gui to trust him so much. He should do his best and not let his niece down!
I used to follow my mother, and under her instigation, I hated Tian Sangui as a vicious woman.
Now that I've left the old house, I've discovered that she's even better than Yun Shi; she's a truly kind-hearted girl.
After a moment of reflection, Tian Lao Er secretly wiped away a tear with his sleeve.
Go home and have Qin Shi keep in touch with the fourth brother's family. The fourth brother is much more reliable than the others, and he will definitely do well in the future!
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