"Really? Then we'll make her a red one for Chinese New Year this year."
Sister-in-law Zhang was also very happy that her son could go to school, which meant that more than half of the people in the village could now do so.
"Bring your child over for dinner tomorrow, Sister-in-law Zhang."
When Wei Yuyan parted ways, she said goodbye to Sister-in-law Zhang.
"Okay, thank you, Yu Yan."
Sister-in-law Zhang expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
Wei Yuyan went to buy twenty eggs and two pieces of tofu before going home.
"Xiao Lei, your sister-in-law is going to town to buy some groceries tomorrow. You guys stay home. I'll be right back."
Wei Yuyan thought that taking the two children would be too slow, so she should just go and come back quickly to avoid the sun.
"good".
Xiao Lei nodded. He wouldn't go out to play with Xiao Pang tomorrow; he'd stay home and practice his writing.
The next day, Wei Yuyan went to the market and bought two pounds of pork belly, and told everyone to come home for dinner that evening.
“Sister-in-law, we just had dinner at your house a few days ago, why are you cooking for us again?”
Xiuhua's sister-in-law said as she fried the meat patties.
"That's different. Anyway, if you don't come to eat, you won't get paid."
Wei Yuyan walked away with a mischievous smile.
In the afternoon, Wei Yuyan prepared a dish of steamed pork belly with dried eggplant skin.
There's also stir-fried dried green beans with pork belly, spicy stir-fried cured fish, and spicy stir-fried eggs—all dishes that go well with rice.
"Sister-in-law, I'll cook it. Here's the money from the past few days, here you go."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua arrived and handed the money bag to Wei Yuyan. Now that she sells steamed buns every day, she only hands the money bag to Wei Yuyan after finishing her market day.
"good".
Wei Yuyan took the silver to her room and counted it. All the silver added up to a little over ten taels of silver.
Today's wages will be at least a tael or more, so Zhang Dasao and her husband will receive 450 coins.
Xiuhua and her husband gave out 700 coins, which Wei Yuyan wrapped in two handkerchiefs.
"Sister-in-law, go and rest. We'll cook."
Wei Yuyan went to the kitchen. Sister-in-law Xiuhua was cooking, and Sister-in-law Zhang was tending the fire. There was nothing for her to do.
"Okay, then I'll take a break."
Wei Yuyan went outside and saw the four children playing hide-and-seek, while Li Cai and Li Fu went to chop wood.
Now I don't even need to chop firewood anymore; they chop it all and deliver it directly to me.
Wei Yuyan felt that this was happiness: having money and food at home, and being in good health. She really hoped that things would stay this way forever.
"The food is all ready, but these two brothers haven't come back yet."
The two sisters-in-law have already served the food, but the two brothers-in-law haven't come back yet.
"I'll go take a look."
Several children stood eagerly at the doorway, watching.
"They're back, they're back."
A few minutes later, the children returned cheering, and Aunt Zhang quickly fetched some warm water.
They were told to wash their hands and faces, assuring them that they shouldn't wash with cold water immediately after sweating, otherwise they would catch a chill.
"Oh dear, you've chopped so much firewood."
Wei Yuyan watched as they returned with six or seven bundles of firewood, enough to last her for more than half a month.
"It's not much. I'll cut the price for you when we run out next month."
Li Cai and Li Fu carried the firewood into the kitchen before washing their hands and eating.
"Eat more, anyway the dishes aren't very good, but there's enough rice."
Wei Yuyan didn't cook any dishes today, but she still had a good appetite and ate a big bowl of rice.
Today, Sister-in-law Xiuhua cooked it, and it tasted pretty good.
"Sister-in-law Xiuhua, here you go; Sister-in-law Zhang, here you go, this is your monthly allowance."
After the meal, the two older brothers went home first, and the two sisters-in-law helped wash the dishes before Wei Yuyan gave them the money.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
The two sisters-in-law didn't count and just put it in their pockets.
“There’s still a significant difference in your monthly income, Sister-in-law Zhang. You and Brother Licai should work hard.”
"I calculate the wages based on the length of time the worker has worked for me. The longer the worker has worked for me, the higher the wages will be."
Wei Yuyan encouraged her, not wanting Sister-in-law Zhang to worry too much just because her monthly salary was less than Sister-in-law Xiuhua's.
“I understand, I am very grateful to you and Xiuhua. If it weren’t for Xiuhua recommending my husband and me, you wouldn’t have known us and let us work.”
Sister-in-law Zhang is a sensible person; the first person she should thank is actually her younger brother and sister-in-law, Xiuhua.
If it weren't for Xiuhua, Wei Yuyan wouldn't even know who she is.
"As long as business stabilizes, we'll be able to live in a brick house sooner or later."
This is Wei Yuyan's next goal. She doesn't know how much money it will cost to build a brick house, or if she can make it in time this year.
"Yes, our house is an old house. We were thinking of saving some money over the next few years so that we could tear it down and rebuild it before Xiao Xuan gets married."
Sister-in-law Zhang has a tough job, so now that she's earning money, she doesn't dare to spend it recklessly.
I wouldn't dare buy new clothes for myself and my husband; at most, I'd buy some for my two children.
"..."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua didn't respond, and seemed a little down, probably because she was thinking about the children again.
"I'm happy just thinking about it. My two kids are going to school, and I can go to the market every day without worrying about going to town."
Wei Yuyan quickly changed the subject.
"Yes, I feel much more at ease now. How often do we get a day off? Is it four days in and one day off?"
Sister-in-law Zhang chimed in.
"Yes, I can also help you sell steamed buns then."
Wei Yuyan thought that if business was good, she would go and help out.
"Sure, there are many people buying meat pies at the market, and having someone help us makes things easier."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law was looking forward to it, after all, she had to make pancakes again, and Lifu was quite busy taking out steamed buns, meat pies, and collecting money.
First day at school~
Wei Yuyan got up early and cooked pumpkin porridge, boiled eggs, and steamed buns.
Xiao Lei got up early, combed his hair, dressed neatly, and was very excited.
They kept urging Qianqian to get up quickly. Qianqian was a little unhappy when she was woken up, as she was no longer going to sleep in.
"Children, the food is no longer hot, come and eat."
Wei Yuyan took a white steamed bun, tore it in half, added a bit of pickled cowpeas, and ate it. It tasted pretty good.
"Xiao Lei~".
The two children had only eaten half of their breakfast when Little Fatty came over.
"Little Fatty, have you had breakfast yet? Your sister-in-law made pumpkin porridge. Do you want some?"
Wei Yuyan opened the door and let Xiao Pang in.
"Thank you, Sister Wu, I've already eaten."
Little Fatty ran in happily.
"Here, a steamed bun. If you don't eat it now, you can take it to school."
Wei Yuyan took a white steamed bun and handed it to Little Fatty.
"Thank you~".
Little Fatty carefully put it into his schoolbag.
"By the way, do you walk back for lunch?"
Wei Yuyan wondered whether she should bring food or let them eat when they came back.
"Yeah, if it rains, I'll bring my own food. I'm too lazy to go home and get my shoes wet."
Little Fatty thought for a moment and answered seriously.
"Yes, that's possible."
Wei Yuyan nodded. Speaking of which, it seems there's only one oil-paper umbrella at home. We'll have to go buy two more tomorrow.
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