Liu Jianchang spoke frankly, which put Xu Lanzhi at ease. She said, "You are a sensible person, so I didn't go to your mother about this, but came directly to talk to you."
My aunt has made some money these past few years. We're family, so what's in my pot will naturally be in yours too.
Actually, I've wanted you to take charge for a while, but you're too stubborn, so I let you gain experience at the wheat farm. Your aunt has seen your performance. I think it's time for you to stand on your own.
Xu Lanzhi's emotional words warmed Liu Jianchang's heart; his aunt truly treated him like family.
He said excitedly, "I only just understand what happened between my aunt's family and Jiaping now. They were really doing things for you. How could I have been so stupid before?"
I've felt guilty about this a lot, but you're so forgiving and even gave me such a good job. I'm content.
Fearing that Liu Jianchang might be too stubborn and refuse such a good job, Wang hurriedly said, "Why are you so insensible, child? Since your aunt thinks highly of you, you have to do a good job. What are you dawdling for!"
After listening, Liu Jianchang said apologetically, "Grandma, I just felt it was too much trouble for Auntie."
Xu Lanzhi said, "You child, why are you being so polite with your aunt? I want you to go back to Liujiatun and lead the people in your village to grow cotton. Would you like to?"
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Liu Jianchang was envious when he heard that his aunt had asked his second aunt's husband, Lin Changming, to grow rice in Dashuwan.
But he never expected that his aunt would arrange such a job for him. Without thinking, he said, "Yes, Aunt, I'm willing."
After laughing for a while, she asked timidly, "Auntie, what is cotton? I've never grown flowers before!"
Upon hearing this, Wang felt uneasy. Xu Lanzhi had only mentioned arranging a job for Chun Ya's family, asking them to set up a base at home. But she hadn't asked what kind of plants they were going to grow. Why were they growing flowers? Flowers can't be eaten or worn. Isn't this just a joke?
She thought Xu Lanzhi was just trying to fool her, but Xu Lanzhi wasn't the same as before; she couldn't just open her mouth and curse. She had no choice but to swallow her anger and say:
"Lanzhi, are you sure you're not mistaken? Look, Xiahe and the others are growing rice, while our village is growing wheat. These are all good things, so why do Jianchang and the others want to grow flowers?"
Xu Lanzhi smiled and said, "Mother is cotton, not a flower. It can be used to weave cloth and make clothes. No one in the whole of Jinling grows it. This is a unique business."
Wang said, seemingly understanding but not quite, "So it's not a flower after all. It can be used to make clothes. That's really a good thing."
Liu Jianchang, however, became uneasy. He asked nervously, "Auntie, what you're saying makes it sound like a good thing. But nobody around here has ever grown it before. Who will we sell it to?"
Xu Lanzhi said, "Don't worry about that. You just go and plant the cotton. Your aunt will handle the cotton. I'll still give you 40% of the money from the cotton sale, just like your second aunt's husband does."
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Liu Jianchang asked again, "Does Aunt mean that as long as I can grow it, you can sell it for me?"
Xu Lanzhi nodded and said, "Yes, your mother told me about your sister and brother-in-law before. I don't really have any suitable openings right now, but you need someone, so I'll make arrangements."
I'll take care of the initial investment and cotton seeds. We're both unsure about the first year of planting, so I'll give you five taels of silver every month to put your mind at ease!
Upon hearing this, Liu Jianchang was overjoyed. He quickly said, "Auntie, you've thought of everything. I really wasn't sure if it would grow successfully. Since you've said so, I'll definitely do my best."
Liu Jianchang made up his mind to take on the job and thought about returning to Liujiatun as soon as possible. The royal family was worried that Tang Chunya did not know what cotton was and would cause trouble again, so they simply went with him.
As expected, Tang Chunya immediately flew into a rage after hearing Liu Jianchang's words. She cursed and said, "Xu Lanzhi is bullying us! Why is it that everyone else's wheat and rice harvests turn into piles of silver? Why do we have to grow flowers? She's just looking for an opportunity to get revenge on me!"
Wang said with a stern face, "Why are you afraid of her retaliating against you? It's because you've always been too unreasonable. You used to bully her and target her every day. Let me tell you, if it weren't for Lanzhi's magnanimity, she wouldn't be able to manage your family."
Lanzhi said she would buy all the cotton she grew, and would also give Jianchang an extra five taels of silver every month. Xiahe's family didn't receive this treatment.
Tang Chunya was still dissatisfied: "Tang Xiahe, and Lin Jiaping and Lin Jiahe, how much do they earn each month? Jianchang is the only one in our family who works for them. How can we compare?"
After listening to his mother nagging for a long time, Liu Jianchang finally couldn't hold back anymore.
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He jumped to his feet, his anger blazing, and said, "Enough, Mother! Why is Aunt doing this? Don't you know the answer? I remember how you treated her before. Every time we went to Tangjiagou, you would make veiled accusations that she couldn't have a son. If it weren't for Grandma's kind heart, those cousins would have been fooled away by you long ago."
But my aunt endured all that humiliation all those years, and now that things are better, she doesn't forget to help us. It's you who came to our door to cause trouble time and time again. Anyone would have some complaints in that situation.
My aunt is still accepting of me and even funding our work; we should be extremely grateful. And you're still not satisfied.
Tang Chunya was utterly stunned. This son of hers, who was usually so quiet he wouldn't utter a sound, actually dared to yell at her! She angrily said:
"Liu Jianchang, have you forgotten who your mother is? This ungrateful wretch who betrays his own family has been brainwashed by that Xu Lanzhi after just a few days."
This time, Liu Jianchang was not intimidated. He had heard a lot about Xu Lanzhi at the wheat base and he understood what kind of person she was.
He lowered his voice, but said firmly, "Mother, think carefully about who is in the wrong. I'm really determined to plant this cotton. It's not for anything else, but for Aunt's generosity. If you, my sister, and my brother-in-law are willing to help, I welcome them. If you're not willing, don't stop me."
Tang Chunya was so angry that she pounded her chest and stamped her feet, and was about to hit Liu Jianchang.
At this moment, Liu Jianchang's younger sister, Liu Shuilian, spoke up: "Mom, brother is right. It's a great thing that Auntie is letting us do this. Look how smug the people from Tangjiagou and Dashuwan are now. Everyone is waiting to see you make a fool of yourself. If you stop brother again, Auntie will change her mind. In the future, Second Aunt and Third Aunt will be rolling in money while our family will still be dirt poor. Let's see if you'll still make a fuss then."
These last words instantly brought Tang Chunya to her senses. Although her family hadn't had an easy time all these years, it wasn't much worse than her two sisters' families. Now, her two sisters had already earned quite a bit of money. If she didn't take action, they would really laugh at her in the future.
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