"You're being so formal. I love Yuxiu from the bottom of my heart and treat her like my own granddaughter. Don't worry, my dear relatives. We in the Yan family never make things difficult for our daughters-in-law." Old Master Yan spoke sincerely. After they sat down, he said loudly, "Dashan, is the food ready? Bring it out quickly."
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Yan Rushan's voice came.
A moment later, Yan Rushan led Wang Daya and Gong Zhaodi out with a few dishes. "Please wash your hands and come over to eat. After eating, wash up and relax."
"Thank you for your help." Zhong Jing nodded with a smile and said to the old man, "Grandpa, let's go out for dinner first. Do you want to eat some more?"
"No, I haven't eaten for a long time and I can't eat anymore. You guys eat more, and ask Dashan to buy some fresh river food to add to the dishes in the evening."
After exchanging a few words, Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong went to the bathroom to wash their hands first, and then sat down in the dining room; Grandpa Yan looked after his three great-grandsons, while Yan Rushan went to accompany them for dinner. When guests came, they could not be left alone at the table, there must always be a host to accompany them.
After the Zhong family finished their meal, Yan Rushan had the table cleared. There was still quite a bit of leftover meat and vegetables on the plates; Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong felt a little distressed. The meat and vegetables were just the right amount, and most of them would have to be thrown away. Having spent a few days at the Yan family's house, they knew their standard of living and knew they were much more sophisticated than they were.
"In-laws, are you full?" When they walked into the hall, Old Master Yan looked up and asked.
Zhong Jing smiled and said, "I'm full. The food here is really good and greasy."
"Eat more if you like. It's like being at home here. Don't be polite with us. If you need anything, just tell us." Old Master Yan spoke gently and modestly, without looking down on them.
Because of this, Zhong Jing was willing to talk more with the old man, not only because he was his son-in-law's grandfather, but also because the old man was a wise man, without the impetuous mentality of young people, and without the intention of looking down on country people.
"Okay, I won't be polite to my grandpa-in-law."
"That's how it should be. You have to stay a few more days this time, right? Last time I asked you to stay a few more days, you were busy going back for the autumn harvest. Look, it's only been a short time, and you have to make another trip." It costs money all the time.
Zhong Jing chuckled, "That's right! We didn't do this back then. If we had thought of it, we could have just sent Jiaquan and the other two back. At most, they'd be a little tired, but we wouldn't have to worry about not being able to harvest the crops."
"I should have thought of this a long time ago. You're not young anymore. It's time to relax and enjoy the blessings of your children and grandchildren." The old man spoke earnestly, and Zhong Jing accepted it with a guilty conscience. "You're right, but we don't have your good fortune. We only have one son, and he's a nobody, unlike you who have so many children and grandchildren, all of whom are promising. As parents, we have no choice but to help them as much as possible. I hope they can give me a grandson soon."
Old Master Yan had a rough idea of their family's situation, and it was indeed as they said, that life was not easy; fortunately, their only son was a responsible man and knew how to find a way out.
"Everything will be fine. Discoveries are being made at a rapid pace these days. It's much better than in the past."
"Yes, everything will be fine. As long as you work hard, you won't have a bad life." Zhong Jing nodded in agreement. "Let them earn their own living. We will protect them at home. If they can't make it outside, they can still have something to eat when they come back."
Old Master Yan chuckled, "Have you ever thought about developing in Shangjing? It's closer to Yuxiu."
"I'm still thinking about it. I have no skills or education, so I can't make up my mind." They naturally want to be closer to their daughter so that it will be more convenient for them to visit each other. The family their daughter married into is too high-class, and they have nothing, so it would be embarrassing to come.
Yan Rushan said, "If you don't have a degree, you can go to night school. The degrees of students who graduate from night school are also recognized. You can also learn a craft. There are many people setting up stalls in Beijing, selling food and various supplies. They make a lot of money, which is more profitable than doing manual labor."
"We don't want to eat. If we don't have the food, we'll be worried to death." Zhong Jing shook his head and ruled it out. "But we can buy and sell supplies. What supplies can we buy and sell? Isn't it..."
"No, the policies have changed. Individual businesses are allowed to exist, and private operations are encouraged. In other words, support can be given to privately run industries," Yan Rushan said confidently. "Policies can't be changed overnight. For a country to develop, the economy is essential. Now that we're on the right track, we won't see the same situation as before."
Zhong Jing was tempted. Farming in the countryside could provide for a basic living, but the income was low. Living a good life was not easy, but working outside was different.
"Any good suggestions?"
"Yes, we do. It depends on whether you can be so shameless as to sell the goods."
Feng Jianhong rubbed his hands and said, "It's just selling goods. I've sold eggs, chickens and ducks before, so it's no problem. It's just that we don't know much about these things, so we need to see more and learn more."
"That's no problem." Yan Rushan considered that if they wanted to gain a foothold in Shangjing, they needed money, and he had connections. As long as they had money to buy a house, they could transfer their household registration to Shangjing. Yuxiu would never think of going to the Zhong family's hometown in the future, right?
"My friend owns a clothing company. The clothes he makes are new and made of good materials. They sell very well in Beijing. If you can make up your mind, I can come forward and negotiate the price for you. I can make a good profit by taking the difference."
Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong suppressed their impulsive thoughts and asked, "That's too much trouble for you. We don't have much money, and there will definitely be problems with purchasing goods. Let's forget it. Is there any other way? It requires less capital and we can afford it."
"Don't worry about the capital. I can lend you 3,000 yuan to purchase the goods. Don't worry, the clothes in my friend's factory will definitely be sold out as soon as they come out, and you can get your money back in a few days."
"this......."
The two hesitated for a moment and said nervously, "How about we discuss it first?"
"Okay, you guys discuss it first, and let me know when you've made a decision." He understood their indecision, their lack of vision and courage, a common flaw among those without money. "Selling goods makes money quickly. Once you have money, you can buy a house and a store in Shangjing. Think about it carefully."
Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong agreed with a smile. What he said changed their minds about being content with being ordinary.
Old Master Yan was teasing his three great-grandchildren, and his conversation went in one ear and out the other, as if he had not heard anything. He was not deaf or dumb, and he was not a good father-in-law. Sometimes he was in this state.
"What do the three children look like? Who do they resemble?" Feng Jianhong asked, putting aside the things in her mind for the moment.
"Come and take a look, and you'll know." Old Master Yan put on a friendly attitude.
Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong hurriedly stood up and walked forward, surrounding the small bed that was big enough for three children. The three children had been raised for half a month and were now plump and white. Because they were breastfed, they still had a scent of milk on their bodies. They looked more like Yuxiu, and the old couple liked them at first sight.
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