Fruit dumplings

Principal Hu was so happy that he couldn't stop grinning. Everyone couldn't compete with him, so they all asked Han Rong and Ji Xueya to help out.

Han Rong just casually helped out, but she didn't expect that her colleagues and Lao Ji's friends all wanted to buy the chickens, ducks and pigs raised by Xiao Song's family.

Dean Shen lowered his voice and said, "Please save a few chickens for me, and a few pounds of pork for the end of the year."

Ji Weiqing said helplessly, "It will take at least half a year to buy it."

"I know. I'll wait in line here first."

Song Shixia began to doubt whether the chickens and ducks from his own farm were enough to sell, and based on the scramble to buy them, he estimated that his family would have to expand the scale.

She thought about calling home after the guests left and asking her brother to buy more chickens and ducks, and to buy ten piglets. If the chicken feed was mixed with well water, the piglets would be ready for sale in three months, and would probably grow to about 7 or 8 kilograms, or even 10 kilograms if she was too excited.

Song Qiu Sheng followed his father to choose a location. The farm was built behind the house. With the mountain at the back, they didn't have to build a wall or wire mesh. They could raise two dogs to guard the house at night.

Chickens, ducks and pigs are raised in the factory during the day and brought back to the house at night. His sister said that the meat of free-range poultry tastes firmer than that of poultry raised in pens. As the most educated person in the family, Song Qiusheng believed what his sister said.

The lady boss of the canteen came to the door with her hips twisted.

"Qiu Sheng, your sister called and left you her number. She's waiting for you to call back."

The proprietress was also one of the people who gathered at the village entrance to watch the show on New Year's Day. The call she received from Song Shixia today further confirmed that she had married into a wealthy family. Ordinary people don't have telephones at home.

Song Qiu Sheng called back and learned that his sister asked him to increase the number of chickens and ducks to 200. He was a little unsure.

"Two hundred each? That's four hundred in total. What if we can't sell them?"

Song Shixia's voice on the phone was distorted.

"Brother, trust me. Even if you can't sell them, Yenching University will buy them all for you. I've already made an agreement with Principal Hu. Just buy as much as you want. They'll take whatever you buy."

Song Qiusheng was still in shock after hanging up the phone. He was once again shocked by his sister's good luck. The chickens, ducks and pigs that his parents had just bought for the farm were all booked.

I heard from my sister that those big shots were lining up to buy them, and Principal Hu even promised to buy them all. It was much better than he expected.

He was full of integrity. Since his sister had helped to open up the market so quickly, his parents and second uncle would be needed to stabilize the rear.

Song Qiu Sheng was about to leave when the proprietress called him: "Qiu Sheng~ I have a niece..."

He pretended to be stupid and interrupted cheerfully: "Auntie, I have a date. We've been together for two years. I will bring her back to meet my parents after the New Year."

The proprietress stomped her feet hard as she watched Song Qiu Sheng leave. She was only ten years older than him, yet he called her aunt!

Song Qiu Sheng went home and shared the good news with his parents, but his parents were terrified.

"This is too much. What if I can't keep it alive? No, no, no."

"Yes, Qiu Sheng, how can your father and I take care of it alone? We still have to farm at home."

Song Qiu Sheng could only deliberately provoke his parents: "I heard that my brother-in-law's father is a retired soldier. He has commanded wars and held a high position. His guests are either rich or noble. My sister has already agreed. If we can't do it, won't it harm my sister?"

Song's mother frowned: "Why do these people like our chickens and ducks? Your father and I can raise 100, but raising 400 at once, this..."

Song Qiu Sheng advised earnestly: "Mom, there is no difference between one hundred and four hundred, it's just a little more busy. Don't our relatives also want to find a job? Just hire two people to help and pay them a salary."

Song's mother was a little hesitant: "This is not good, wouldn't it make us capitalists? What if someone reports us?"

"Policy stipulates that a store can only be considered a capital/capital if it has more than five employees. We hired relatives and gave them hard work pay, not recruited employees."

Song's mother was drawn into the conspiracy. Her relatives from her mother's side did ask her about work. Her family had many children and life was difficult, so it would be great if she could help out.

"I'll discuss it with your father."

Song Qiu Sheng knew that the matter was settled, so he went to the brigade to find his second uncle.

"Why do you want to build a house again?"

"I want to build a second floor so my parents can live upstairs and see what's going on in the factory at night."

The captain held the cigarette between his fingers and took a puff. "I don't think we can find him during the New Year. I'll contact him for you after the 15th."

After solving the problem of repairing the house, Song Qiu Sheng thought of his girlfriend. He wondered if Yao Xue was forced by her father to find a partner when she returned home this time.

Yao Xue was so annoyed by the old man's nagging that she just laid down her cards.

"Dad, stop talking nonsense. I have a crush on someone. It's the poor boy you rejected."

Yao's father was so angry that he blew his beard and glared: "Why are you getting together with him again!"

Yao Xue was not afraid of him: "Why, you want to go to the capital to harm others again this time?"

Father Yao avoided his gaze and said, "What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?"

Yao Xue sneered: "I can't pay you back, so of course you won't do it yourself. Your friends must have helped a lot."

Yao's father argued: "I...I'm doing this for your own good."

"You are not me, how do you know that I am not good?"

"He's a poor boy from the countryside with so many children at home. He's with you just for your money. Don't you understand?"

"Dad, I now deeply doubt your vision. How did you make your fortune? You can't even see clearly what people are like, but you still think you are doing it for my good. Which of those young talents you introduced to me doesn't have a confidante outside? Two of them already have children, right? You want me to marry them and be their stepmother?"

Yao's father argued: "That's because he's excellent. There won't be women around a man who's not excellent. I've discussed it with their fathers. You'll be the principal wife in the future, and those other girls won't threaten your position."

Yao Xue found the irony funny: "It's a new era but you still have old ideas. Don't you know about monogamy? And you want a legal wife? Our family just lacks that little money? No wonder my mother died of depression. She must have been sick because of your confidante."

Yao's father raised his hand, but Yao Xue closed her eyes, and the slap did not fall in the end.

Tears welled up in Yao Xue's eyes, and Yao's father's face was filled with sadness and pain.

"You can be annoyed by me, but don't mention your mother. Let her go in peace. I know you look down on those people, but what future do you have if you marry a poor guy?"

Yao Xue advised earnestly, "Dad, can you please stop being prejudiced against him? It is because you are prejudiced against him that you cannot see his strengths. Song Qiu Sheng is no worse than others, he just started from a low point. I promise you, if he can't earn half of our family's assets in two years, I will break up with him."

Yao's father wiped his face, half believing and half doubting: "You won't come back with the child in two years and force me to recognize you as your son-in-law, right?"

Yao Xue burst into laughter after crying: "I'm not stupid. I like him because of his ambition, the vigor and sunshine he exudes. I'm not helping the poor."

"Whether you believe it or not, I didn't do anything about it. It was that Huang from their village who hooked up with your Uncle Wang. I only found out about it afterwards."

Yao Xue asked hurriedly: "Have you agreed? We can sign a contract. If I bring my child to force you to recognize me as your son-in-law, all your assets will be left to others, and not a penny will be given to me."

Yao's father had no choice but to compromise: "Now that you've said this, what's the point of arguing with you? Maybe if I win the argument, I'll be alone next year. There's no need for a contract. I personally raised my daughter and I believe in the land you got in the capital."

Yao Xue grabbed her father's arm and said, "Now that we're talking, I'll tell you the truth. This piece of land was chosen for me by Song Qiu Sheng."

Yao's father's expression was full of disapproval: "You let him interfere in your business?"

"No, listen to my explanation. The contractor that Uncle Wang introduced to me was a liar, and it was Song Qiusheng who helped to expose him. At that time, we had a misunderstanding and we never reconciled. I gave the project to him because I thought you hired someone to frame him. I'm sorry, Dad," Yao Xue explained hurriedly, "He has his own goals. After this project is completed, he will have the capital to start a business."

Yao's father was in a complicated mood. "Just be aware of it yourself. That piece of land is really good. I am surprised that you were able to get it. I thought you inherited my business acumen."

"It's all because of Song Qiu Sheng's sister. I definitely wouldn't have gotten the position with my qualifications, but his sister knows the local leaders, so they just gave me a favor."

"Song Qiusheng is a young man from the countryside. How could his sister know the leader?"

"His sister is quite interesting. She is not the country girl you imagine. She easily scored over 600 points in school and her husband is a university teacher. Don't look down on her."

Yao Xue took the gift box and said, "This is the New Year gift Song Qiu Sheng prepared for you. The packaging may look simple, but don't underestimate it. The medicinal wine was brewed by his sister herself, and the tea is also a rare tea that his sister got. It is not available on the market at all."

Father Yao wasn't very interested in the packaging, but he couldn't resist his daughter's expectant look.

"Okay, I'll give you some face."

When Yao Xue returned home this time, she thought she would have a quarrel with her father and part ways on bad terms. The two quarreled every year, all because of her major life event. Anyway, she was already 26, so she didn't care whether she got married at 28 or 30.

However, she was able to get an opportunity for Song Qiu Sheng, hoping that he could fight for his father's efforts and potential. She felt from the bottom of her heart that Song Qiu Sheng could do something great, and he was caught because he was soft-hearted and took the good and bad people in the village to do business.

"Good wine! This is made from Maotai liquor!" Father Yao could taste the flavor of Maotai liquor after just one sip.

Song Shixia used ordinary wine to make wine later, but considering giving it as a gift to her brother's future father-in-law, she specially prepared a portion of Maotai medicinal wine.

Yao Xue was slightly surprised. Little Song was really considerate.

"Now you understand how sincere I am to you. The gift is small but the sentiment is profound."

Father Yao shook his head: "This gift is quite valuable. Song Qiu Sheng's biological sister is quite good."

Yao Xue took the opportunity to inquire: "Uncle fired that Huang. He can betray his friends, and he will definitely betray his boss in the future. You see, the contractors Uncle Wang introduced are all scammers, and his vision is not very good."

Father Yao was dazed from tasting the wine. "You're right. I'll call Lao Wang. I can't just accept anybody."

Yao Xue got rid of her boyfriend's anger and was extremely happy about the double happiness.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people eat glutinous rice balls. Song Shixia made glutinous rice balls with fruit fillings at home, which received unanimous praise.

The two little ones were particularly supportive. They ate until their bellies were full, and even asked her to fry the remaining glutinous rice balls for dessert.

Children cannot eat too much glutinous rice, so Song Shixia only gave two glutinous rice balls to each person. For the first time in his life, he received resentful looks from the little guys.

Yao Xue suddenly has more roles because she is about to become a sister-in-law. Her brother's love life is getting smoother just like his business, all thanks to her sister's help.

Speaking of the farm, I think of the farm that the Huanong brothers used to build on the mountain, but I felt it was not very safe. It was quite a distance from home. What if it was stolen? So they built it directly behind the house and had a big wolfhound guard it at night (I especially like the dog of the Huanong family!)