Tao sighed sadly, "Alas, it's a pity I wasn't born with a daughter. God gave me three lousy boys."
He Tiantian was about to offer some words of comfort, saying that boys are good too. She pointed out that Feng Nian was very cute and filial.
Before she could speak, Sister-in-law Yulan said, "Zhao Taoshi, you should be content. You have so many sons, you never get a chance to do any work in the fields. Unlike my family, we have two daughters who can't do much, so Zhao Neng and I work ourselves to the bone..."
Hearing this made Tao feel a little better.
That's true; she never gets a chance to do anything in the fields each year.
All she needs to do is cook and do laundry at home.
"Besides, sons can go out and earn money to support the family when they grow up, but daughters... no way!" Sister Yulan felt she had a lot to say about this.
Although she doesn't discriminate against girls, these are indeed the realities of her family's situation.
After hearing this, He Tiantian suddenly asked, "Sister-in-law, how old is Yulan this year?"
“Thirteen already…in two more years I can get married,” Yulan’s mother replied, without giving it any thought.
He Tiantian felt as if she had found a second shop assistant for Manager Guan.
Yulan is a pretty girl with a good figure, and she's also very hardworking. She'd be quite suitable to work in a clothing store.
So He Tiantian explained her thoughts.
"How are you feeling, sister-in-law? It's good that Yulan is with my sister-in-law... Sister-in-law? Sister-in-law?" He Tiantian was halfway through her sentence when she saw that Yulan's mother was already stunned.
She waved her hand in front of Sister-in-law Yulan, and only then did Yulan's mother come to her senses.
"Really? Maruko's mom, you're so kind of you, always thinking of our family when it comes to such good things."
Yulan's mother was extremely excited. Could her daughter really go to the city to find a job?
This was like a dream to her.
"Of course it's true. Sister-in-law, you should discuss this with Yulan when you get back. If you think it's okay, I can go to the city in a few days and go with the carriage."
Yulan's mother felt that such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity didn't need any further discussion.
"No need to discuss it, Yulan will definitely go." Yulan's mother immediately made the decision.
He Tiantian said frankly, "The shopkeepers of those clothing stores pay 150 coins a month, and the work is easy."
Sister-in-law Yulan waved her hand, "Hey, it doesn't matter whether there's a wage or not. The main thing is that I want Yulan to learn a skill. Hehe, if you can give me a little bit, that would be fine too."
If Shuixian weren't still so young, she would really like to let Shuixian learn some skills too.
The three women chatted together, and time flew by.
Sister-in-law Yulan and Tao didn't remember to go home until it was getting dark.
He Tiantian saw the two of them off at the door, saying, "Sister-in-law, Yulan's mother, come again tomorrow. I've been home these past few days, so we can chat more when you come."
Tao and Yulan's mother both agreed, since there was no work in the fields and they were idle at home every day anyway.
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