Upon hearing this, Huang Dani let out a soft sigh.
In these times, everyone is busy harvesting grain from outside, so why would they give it away?
You know, sometimes it can be just one bite of food that's needed to starve people to death!
"So what are your thoughts now?"
Wang Qiaoya also looked distressed: "No matter how I think about it, I still have to pay the taxes."
My father is the only able-bodied man in my family. If we don't pay, he will be taken away.
My grandmother was just confused for a moment; she'll still have to pay when the constables leave.
Huang Dani didn't offer to help with the grain, but instead said, "Our Chijia'ao is doing quite well. Now every household has enough grain and vegetables."
And the one who brought about these changes for us is none other than your Auntie Little Fish.
In the past, when it came time to pay the head tax, everyone here would either sigh or complain bitterly.
But look at the situation now! We not only have to pay a poll tax, but also a business tax.
Even so, look at everyone, aren't they all happy?
Just you wait and see, you'll see how well your aunt's grocery store does.
The general store is well-stocked right now, and since everyone has enough money, they'll all want to buy something.
Wang Qiaoya also noticed this, but she was too embarrassed to ask before.
Now that her future mother-in-law had brought it up, she took the opportunity to ask:
"Auntie, our house was blown down by the strong wind. Now that we're here, we hear there's going to be a huge blizzard."
Therefore, we cannot go back in the short term.
We have nothing here, so we're seeking refuge with you.
But given the current state of affairs, it's not a good idea to ask you to help support my family.
"Look around, is there anything my family members can do that can earn them some food or money?"
Her family actually didn't have much money left; they had used it all to buy food.
Even after paying taxes, the remaining grain is enough for their family to eat until the new year.
But simply living off one's savings is not a good thing, especially since one will need to spend money to build a house after returning to Wangwanli.
They didn't aspire to be like everyone else in the village, growing certain vegetables, burning certain charcoal, or hunting.
I just wanted to know if there were any other jobs available.
For example, washing clothes for people.
For example, if someone needs help with something.
Even if they don't give money or food, it doesn't matter, as long as they provide one or two meals when you ask for their help.
She makes good shoes, her mother makes pretty good clothes, and her second sister makes good handkerchiefs.
As for her father, he knew a little about bamboo weaving.
But now it seems that it's completely unnecessary here!
Huang Dani noticed Wang Qiaoya's anxiety and said, "I don't know the answer right now. Let me think about it carefully."
Qiaoya, don't worry. I can get Aqing to call you over, so I definitely won't abandon you.
However, right now, each of our households only keeps a small portion of the charcoal for our own use, and sells the rest.
In addition, there's still some firewood at the house on the other side of Charcoal Mountain. We need to burn it all before we can ask you to move it over there.
How about this arrangement? Is it alright?
As Wang Qiaoya walked, she turned her head to look at Huang Dani, showing her complete dependence on her.
She didn't say anything, just waited quietly for Huang Dani to speak.
“Starting today, Aqing will go to the charcoal mountain to burn charcoal. You should also tell your father and your brother to go there.”
Firstly, I wanted to learn how to make charcoal; secondly, the place was spacious and had accommodations.
As for your younger sisters, your grandmother, and your mother, my family can squeeze out one room.
Well, with a blizzard coming, it seems the Shen family won't be going up the mountain anymore.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
