Chapter 87 Surprise
Wan Qiqi felt somewhat helpless in the face of An'an's mischievousness.
The two siblings were quiet and reserved, small and timid, but also very brave. He never backed down when it came to protecting his sister.
An'an, though small in stature, is clever and adorable. Wan Qiqi, though overwhelmed by her charm, is also daring and mischievous, capable of anything and always managing to trigger Wan Qiqi's anger.
Seeing Wan Qiqi's expression change, Wang immediately said, "I'll take them to wash up." With that, she picked up the two little ones and walked out.
"Mother, you'll spoil them if you do this!" Wan Qiqi had just taken a step outside when Chen Yongliang stopped her immediately.
Upon closer inspection, if Li Chongniang hadn't been so heavy-set, she would have gotten up to stop him too!
Wan Qiqi sighed, wondering what these two kids had done while she was away that the whole family was protecting them.
Or is it that she looks too fierce, causing people to misunderstand and think she would hit children?
Does she seem like that kind of person?
In fact, the original owner of this body often beat children.
Although it was made of bamboo branches and wouldn't cause serious injury, it still left deep and shallow marks on the two children's fair and tender skin.
Pingping was actually terrified of being beaten, so whenever she saw her sister get angry, she would immediately pull her sister away.
As expected, the more they ran, the more fiercely they fought.
During this period, Wan Qiqi's pampering allowed the two children to revert to their natural, mischievous nature.
Chen Yongnian walked over and said gently, "Wife, they are still young. We can teach them properly. Don't hit them."
"..." Wan Qiqi really wanted to point at Chen Yongnian and ask, "Which of her looks makes her look like she's about to hit someone?"
Never mind! I'll discipline the two little ones when they go to bed.
After Wan Qiqi finished making the honey grapefruit jam and went to rest, the two little ones were already fast asleep in bed.
Looking at the chubby little baby lying on the bed, she finally softened, gently tapped their foreheads, and lay down herself.
The next day, Wan Qiqi woke up and couldn't see Chen Yongnian. She walked around the house and found that Chen Yongliang was also gone!
She asked Wang Shi, who was sitting by the stove, "Mother, where did Yongnian and Yongliang go?"
Wang looked up, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Yongnian took Yongliang away before dawn, without saying where they were going."
Wan Qiqi walked around the house again, but she didn't bring any of her usual tools when she went out, so she probably didn't go to dig for wild vegetables or go up the mountain.
But what could Chen Yongnian and Chen Yongliang possibly do together?
Wan Qiqi didn't pay attention for long and quickly got back to the preparations, packing everything before Sun Qianniu's car set off.
Last night they agreed that Chen Yongnian and Chen Yongxing would hire people to move the wood today, and Chen Yongliang would go to do business with her.
But as the departure point approached, Chen Yongliang was still nowhere to be seen.
Chen Yongxing got up and saw his sister-in-law still in the yard. He asked, "Sister-in-law, why haven't you left yet? If you don't go soon, you'll miss the oxcart!"
He remembered that Yongliang had come back yesterday and said that he had discussed three big deals, and that he had to deliver them early today, otherwise he would be late and would have to pay compensation for breaking the promise!
Wan Qiqi turned around and sighed softly, "Third brother and your eldest brother have gone off to do something and haven't come back yet."
Chen Yongxing's eyes lit up. He thought that since his third brother hadn't returned, he could go to the stall with his sister-in-law.
If he can also close big deals, can his sister-in-law give him the same compensation as she gives her third brother?
He could save a large sum of money every day! When his wife gave birth, he could hire a midwife and eat good food to help her recover!
Thinking of this, Chen Yongxing felt a surge of energy and stepped forward, saying, "Sister-in-law, shall I accompany you to the village entrance first and then wait?"
Wan Qiqi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, slung her basket over her shoulder, and carried two jars as she walked out.
She naturally saw through Chen Yongxing's thoughts.
Although Chen Yongxing wasn't as good at talking as Chen Yongliang, he wasn't bad either.
Today she planned to deliver to three stores and then set up a stall in a neighboring town to test the waters.
By selling her honey grapefruit jam to dessert shops and teahouses, she no longer needs to set up her own stall and can expand her business to other places, negotiating with more companies.
Making honey pomelo jam is not difficult as long as you have the ingredients and manpower, so take advantage of the pomelo season to sell more.
After winter, pomelos become scarce, making it seem rather strange to sell them.
She wants to discuss a long-term partnership, supplying the honey grapefruit tea every year during this season, so that this product can be developed sustainably.
"Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law! Wait for me!"
I had only been out for a short while when I heard Chen Yongliang's voice behind me.
Chen Yongxing cursed inwardly, "Why did this person have to come now of all times?"
Although this is his own younger brother, he also wants to earn more money and doesn't want to stay at home.
Wan Qiqi turned around and saw a mule cart approaching.
On the mule cart, one person was driving and another was sitting on the cart, waving at her.
She paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what the two had gone to do.
A short while later, the mule cart stopped in front of Wan Qiqi.
Chen Yongliang jumped off the cart and said with a grin, "Sister-in-law, we don't need to walk back anymore!" He then patted the cart behind the mule.
Wan Qiqi raised an eyebrow, looked at Chen Yongnian, and smiled, "So, you went out without saying a word this morning for this?"
Chen Yongliang laughed and said, "This was my elder brother's idea..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chen Yongnian interrupted her, "It's getting late, go early and come back early." With that, he took the jar from Wan Qiqi's hand, then took the basket from her back, and carefully placed and secured all the equipment for doing business.
Wan Qiqi couldn't contain her joy.
Although Chen Yongnian was not good with words, his kindness to me was unspoken.
She only went with me once, and after hearing her complain about being tired yesterday, I found a mule cart early this morning so she could go and come back comfortably.
A smile played on her lips as she walked to Chen Yongnian's side, put her arms around him, and said, "Take care too!"
Even after the mule cart had driven far away, Chen Yongnian remained rooted to the spot, as if he could still smell the faint fragrance emanating from his wife.
Chen Yongxing walked back and, seeing that his older brother hadn't followed, patted him and asked, "Brother, what are you still standing there for? Go home, pack your things, and let's go up the mountain!"
He wasn't a diligent person at all, but Wan Qiqi promised that after they finished moving the timber, he would collect and peel pomelos at home, earning one coin per pomelo.
Hearing that there was money involved, Chen Yongxing was motivated and just wanted to finish quickly so he could make money!
The mule cart arrived at the village entrance and met Sun Qian.
He stared at Wan Qiqi in astonishment, sighed softly, and knew that he would never be able to earn those two coins again!
The two sides greeted each other, chatted for a few moments, and then watched the mule cart drive away.
The villagers sitting in the oxcart were quite agitated by what they saw and couldn't help but start discussing it.
"Isn't that mule Lin Dazhuang's?"
"Yeah, I also thought it looked familiar. Isn't that Lin Dazhuang's house?"
"I remember the Lin family and the Chen family were at odds, so why would they lend them a mule?"
"Dazhuang and Yongliang might be on good terms, who knows!"
"What good is it if they're nice? The one in charge of the Lin family is Dazhuang's father. If his father isn't willing, who will lend money to the Chen family?"
"I don't know! But it seems the Chen family has made a lot of money, they're even using mule carts now!"
"Isn't that right? The Chen family had a good winter! Unlike us, sigh..."
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