Old Mrs. Zhao was seething with anger, but there were only Zhao Fengnian, Wan Cunhua, and Zhao Xiaocao at home.
Zhao Xiaocao was unlucky enough to become cannon fodder again, with no way to escape.
"I ask you, do you know what that bitch He is buying the land for?"
Zhao Xiaocao glanced at her grandmother and said frankly, "I heard from Wanzi that they're going to build a chicken farm. Second Auntie owns a restaurant in the city, so I guess she's supplying chickens to that restaurant."
The following are entirely Zhao Xiaocao's own deductions.
She was thinking that once her second aunt's chicken farm was built next year, she would find some odd jobs there to raise chickens.
She also needs to go out and earn money; she doesn't want to stay at home serving these men every day.
Old Mrs. Zhao went to see that house specifically. It's such a big place, how many chickens must she raise there?
It seems this is quite a large-scale operation; it should be able to make a lot of money in the future.
Hmph, this woman may not have any other skills, but she's certainly got a knack for making money.
Old Mrs. Zhao continued in a commanding tone, "Go to your second aunt's house tomorrow and find out more about the chicken farming situation."
She also wants to learn a little something so she can earn more money.
Zhao Xiaocao seemed a little impatient. "Grandma, do I need to inquire about this? Why don't you just ask your aunt? I heard that your aunt, your second aunt, and Chief Zhao are raising it together as a joint venture."
"What?" The eldest daughter-in-law, who is as honest as a block of wood, wants to go into business with someone.
Don't look back, or you'll be tricked and lose everything!
Oh dear, those two troublesome eldest and third sons' families!
After buying the land, Hong Erniang looked at the land deed from left to right, feeling very happy.
She looked at the land deed all the way back to He Tiantian's house before carefully putting it away in her arms.
"Hehe, I finally have my own place now, it feels so reassuring."
Hong Erniang has a shop and a small courtyard in the city, which are the family property she has accumulated by doing business for most of her life.
After so many natural disasters last year, she felt that she had no confidence in doing business alone in the face of adversity.
But things are different now; he has a home in the city and land in the countryside.
If she can't make it in the city one day, she can go back to the countryside to farm.
Growing grains and vegetables is essential for our own consumption.
Thinking about this, Hong Erniang felt very envious of He Tiantian.
"Little sister, the life you have now is what I've been longing for for so long!"
Zhao Wanzi and Zhao Xiaolü came out carrying Xiaomingzhu. He Shitou and He Chun had probably gone to the back mountain to chop firewood and hadn't returned yet.
This was the first time Hong Erniang had met Zhao Wanzi and Zhao Xiaolü, and she was naturally enthusiastic.
He greeted her with a smile, "Hey girl, are these two kids yours too? They're really handsome."
She really couldn't tell that Mrs. He already had five children.
A woman who raises five children and still manages to live such a prosperous life is even more capable and competent than her.
Zhao Wanzi happily greeted, "Hello, Auntie."
Zhao Xiaolu also called out softly, but because of Hong Erniang's misunderstanding, Zhao Xiaolu blushed with embarrassment.
This year, winter arrived later and was colder than usual.
He Tiantian, who has always been afraid of the cold, plans to buy some coal from Director Song and make it into coal briquettes to store at home for warmth.
So the next day, after finishing everything at home, she took Hong Erniang to the mine.
She hadn't traveled the road to the mine for a very long time.
It felt both familiar and strange.
The two walked for more than an hour, chatting all the way, so they didn't feel tired at all.
Besides, Hong Erniang was indeed interested in coal briquettes, since He Tiantian had made them sound so mysterious.
When we arrived at the foot of the mine, the gatekeepers seemed to have changed.
Just as He Tiantian was about to step forward and explain her purpose, she saw Wang Dazhuang walking towards her.
She was overjoyed and shouted, "Dazhuang, Dazhuang!"
Wang Dazhuang had been cooped up in the mine for too long, so it was a good opportunity to get some fresh air.
Hearing someone call his name, he saw He Tiantian.
Wang Dazhuang's face lit up with joy, and he quickly walked over, "Aunt He, what brings you here?"
It's been such a long time! I really miss the days when Aunt He was a cook at the mine and served them meals.
"I'm looking for Director Song, is he in?"
"Yes, yes." Wang Dazhuang quickly had two yamen runners open the door and personally led He Tiantian and Hong Erniang toward Director Song's office.
Everything here hasn't changed much since He Tiantian was here.
As He Tiantian passed by the mine's kitchen, she saw a familiar face.
She greeted him warmly, "Second Flower Girl."
Erhua's mother looked up, shaking the water from her hands as she washed vegetables. "Oh dear, I thought I was seeing things. It really is Wanzi's mother. I heard you've gone to the city to do business. When are you coming back?"
"I came back yesterday, and I have some business to attend to at the mine today."
Erhua's face was almost stiff from smiling. She blamed herself for being petty back then; if only she had built a good relationship with this He Shi earlier.
Maybe she's gone to the city to do business, why would she still be cooking for others here?
He Tiantian noticed another young girl next to Erhua's mother, a girl she didn't recognize.
I heard that Widow Zhang lost face in the village last time, and also lost her job at the mine.
Her husband's ruthless relatives, who were like cannibals, were shocked to see Zhang the widow so unfaithful.
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