Chapter 166 Xu
Xu took one look at him, and in the blink of an eye, he ran away, leaving only his back in the distance. She smiled at her mother-in-law and said, "Chunfen is really a fool with good fortune. Zhichun is rich, and the food is especially good. She also benefits from it and eats meat every meal. I'm afraid that if she comes back in the future, she won't be able to get used to the food at home."
Chunfen's mother was startled for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "Our family is better off now. Tomorrow I'll go up the mountain to pick some lantern fruit, and I'll be able to make a little more money. Tomorrow morning I'll ask Zhichun to buy some meat for you. You should eat more. You're just pregnant, so your health is very important."
Xu Zhichun and her colleagues have started buying lantern fruits again starting today. Some people got the news early, or they have to finish their work at home in the next two days, so not many people go up the mountain to look for and pick them today.
Four cents per pound. They have just started picking, so it should be easy to find and you can make a lot of money.
Xu lowered her eyes and touched her still flat belly, her lips curled in sarcasm. "So what if I buy meat tomorrow? I know our family situation. How can we eat meat often? And not everyone is as good at making money as Xu Zhichun. Otherwise, forget it. Don't buy it tomorrow. After all, there's still a long way to go, and there will be many more times when we need to spend money."
Chunfen's mother was distressed and said hurriedly, "If you want to buy it, buy it often. At most, you can buy less. We won't eat it, we'll just use it to nourish your body."
"Mother! What are you talking about!" Xu suddenly became furious and glared at her mother-in-law, accusing her: "If the villagers knew about this, they would pierce my spine and break it."
Is she the only one in the family who eats meat? Doesn't her parents-in-law eat it, only she does?
Chunfen Niang hurriedly said, "This is our family's business. Who cares? Just don't tell anyone. Besides, you are pregnant, so it's only natural for you to take some supplements."
Xu sneered: "How much can this make up for?"
Chunfen's mother sensed something else, and after a moment's hesitation, she looked at her: "Xu, there's something else behind your words. I can't figure it out. What exactly do you want to say?"
Xu cursed the fool inwardly, shook her head and sighed, "I don't have much to say, and it's useless to say it. I just want to make life easier for my family. Isn't it said that Xu Zhichun likes Chunfen and treats her well? If she's so kind, why don't they take Chunfen with them when they do business and make money? Chunfen is so strong, there's no work she can't do. I think this is good, but it's very limited."
Chunfen Niang moved her lips, but didn't know what to say.
The more Xu spoke, the more angry she became. "Chunfen is so naive and stupid. She loses her mind when Xu Zhichun gives her a bite to eat. Just listen to what she says. She listens to Zhichun's sister-in-law in everything! Who knows how they use Chunfen behind her back. But they only pay her so little a month. I wouldn't have said anything in the past, but they obviously earn so much, two or three hundred coins a day, so each person can get about one hundred coins, right? I don't know how much work Chunfen does here. I'll just let it go."
She gently stroked her belly. "When I think about the child suffering after birth, my heart aches like a needle. Besides, we're not greedy for things we shouldn't ask for. Chunfen can do the work of three people by herself. Isn't she worth a little more money?"
"this"
Chunfen's mother didn't know what to say. Her daughter-in-law's words seemed to make sense, but two hundred coins was already a lot. Now that the family had saved up eggs, they could ask Xu Zhichun to help sell them. At one coin each, they could save quite a bit.
You have to know that in the past, peddlers would come to the village to buy eggs, and they would charge two cents for three.
Xu looked at her quietly, as if she was very sad, then lowered her head, turned around and walked away silently.
Chunfen Niang sighed, feeling upset.
In the evening, people who had picked lantern fruits today came one after another to sell lantern seeds.
The family that sold the most money earned more than fifty cents and was very happy.
Even if the change is less, there are still seven or eight cents.
Those who are interested know that they are buying the fruit, so they secretly remember where the lantern fruit grows, and they can find it easily.
Some people also casually asked what they bought it for, and whether they needed it to make tofu shreds.
Xu Zhichun and others all said they had nothing to comment.
If you insist on asking something that you clearly shouldn't ask, then you can only say it directly.
Zeng Xiaojuan also took Qiao'er to the mountain to pick lantern fruit today. They picked more than five pounds in total and were very happy with twenty-two cents in their hands.
The harvest of these lantern fruits can last for a while, and they can earn twenty cents a day. The money they save is enough for the mother and daughter to live for a long time.
After the acquisition was completed, everyone closed the door and prepared dinner in a lively atmosphere.
Xu Zhichun picked a bright red tomato, cut it in half, and let Chunfen and Qiaoer eat it. "Eat half of it and save some room for dinner."
Qiao Er took a bite and her eyes lit up: "It's delicious, fragrant and sweet."
She ran to her mother, stood on tiptoe and held up the tomato to feed her mother: "Mom, eat too."
Zeng Xiaojuan's heart almost softened. She smiled and said "Ah", lowered her head and took a bite: "Hmm, it's really sweet and delicious. Qiao'er, just sit there and eat it obediently."
"Um."
For dinner, there was roast chicken and meatballs sent by Shopkeeper Tang, Zeng Xiaoyan bought pork elbows and ribs, Aunt Zhuer bought a fat duck, and Xu Zhichun's family also had a piece of pork belly. It was a very rich meal.
In addition to these, there is also a plate of tomato and eggs.
Everyone sat around the table, which was filled with roast chicken, roast duck with dried bamboo shoots, braised pork elbow, sweet and sour spareribs, stir-fried pork with green peppers, tomato and egg, and tomato meatball soup.
Uncle Qi Tian also came, and together with Zeng Xiaojuan and her daughter, there were eight people in total.
The other dishes are also delicious, but everyone has eaten them before. The tomato and egg and tomato meatball soup are new arrivals, especially the tomato and egg, which everyone loves.
The soup is even more delicious when mixed with rice.
Qiaoer used a small spoon to eat by himself and had a very good appetite.
"This tomato is really good. It tastes so good with eggs."
“This dish is absolutely amazing.”
"We have some at home, let's go back and try it."
"Sister Zhichun, if I want to eat, can I just make it at your house?"
Xu Zhichun laughed and said, "Of course. In a few days, take some back and let the village head and Aunt Liang have a taste too."
That’s right, Zeng Xiaoyan smiled and said yes.
Zeng Xiaojuan hesitated for a moment but didn't speak. She wanted to ask if she could plant some next year. This thing is really great. It can be used in cooking and soup, or eaten raw, and it's all delicious.
But then I thought, how could I have the nerve to accept such a good thing?
Since this was asked in public, Zhichun couldn't refuse and would feel embarrassed instead.
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Next year, let's plant more. We can take the leftovers to the city and sell them. Even if we can't get a high price, it will still be more valuable than ordinary vegetables."
Zeng Xiaojuan was delighted: "Can I plant it too?"
"Of course."
Chunfen Hanhan then also asked: "Sister Zhichun, if my mother wants to plant it, is that okay?"
"OK!"
"Yeah, hey."
"But don't tell your mother or anyone else for now."
"good."
Everyone enjoyed the meal very much, especially when they thought that the tomatoes were not only delicious but could also make money.
When Aunt Zhuer came back, she couldn't help but tell her husband how much the tomatoes could be sold for. Qi Tian was so excited that he wanted to go to the vegetable garden to reinforce the fence on the spot, and even wanted to buy a lock to lock it up.
Ask for a monthly ticket, guys.
(End of this chapter)
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