After her son and daughter-in-law finished paying their New Year's greetings, it was the younger generation's turn, which was also the part that Sun Shi disliked the most, because she had to give everyone red envelopes during this part.
This year, we not only have grandchildren, but also great-grandchildren.
She gave Zhao Dayong three taels of silver yesterday, and now she's a little reluctant to spend any more.
The child knelt before her, and Huang gave him a red envelope containing ten coins. She was more generous with her great-grandchildren, giving each of them twenty copper coins.
Zhao Xiaoyu brought her child today, and Old Sun and the others gave her an extra red envelope as a greeting. However, they weren't very big. Erzhuzi's wife tore open all the red envelopes she had collected to make up a small gift. Seeing this, Li almost flew into a rage. Had her second daughter-in-law forgotten to take her medicine before leaving home? Or had she hit her head on the wall?
They only gave her twenty coins, why should she make such a fuss? No amount of flattery will help.
Guo was very apologetic; she hadn't expected to see the child today. "I'm so sorry, Xiaoyu, this is all I have."
"What are you saying, sister-in-law? It's enough that the sentiment is there between relatives."
Zhao Xiaoyu had a decent impression of Guo; at least he was someone who knew how to be grateful.
After exchanging New Year's greetings, Guo approached Zhao Xiaoyu for a chat, telling her about her plans to grow and sell vegetables next year, and also mentioning her desire to earn money and move out.
Zhao Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, "My sister-in-law wants to build a house?"
“Yes, the house is a mess, it’s not good for the children to live there now that they’re older,” Guo said in a low voice. “Besides, the house is not safe, money will be stolen if there is any.”
Zhao Xiaoyu understood; so he had been scared away by Sanzhuzi.
"Logically, you should be able to move, since you've separated your households."
“I think so too. We don’t know any other ways to make money, so why don’t we learn from my father-in-law and grow and sell vegetables?”
Zhao Xiaoyu glanced at Erzhuzi. He was no match for his second uncle. His second uncle had a silver tongue and could fool people when selling vegetables, but Erzhuzi's mouth was as if it were glued shut. He was not suitable for doing business.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, there's something I need to apologize to you about."
"Ah, go ahead and tell me."
“Yesterday, my in-laws asked me what we gave them, and I said there were only twenty coins in the box.” Guo rubbed her hands nervously. “I’m so sorry, I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep it if I tell them.”
Zhao Xiaoyu wasn't surprised; it was true that telling them might not guarantee their safety, "but even if you don't tell them, they might still be stolen."
Guo glanced to the side and lowered her voice even further, "I hid it under the pigsty."
Zhao Xiaoyu was truly impressed; her actions were quick and efficient. It seemed her second aunt hadn't made a mistake in choosing a daughter-in-law this time, except that the girl didn't seem to be on their side. Indeed, it would be foolish not to consider one's own family.
"My sister-in-law is amazing!"
Guo chuckled bitterly a few times, "There's really no other way. Sometimes I think about it and it's really frustrating. What kind of life is this?"
Zhao Xiaoyu thought for a moment and realized that Erzhuzi's personality was indeed not suitable for doing business. "If my cousin-in-law doesn't mind, my cousin can work at my shop after the New Year. However, if he does that, I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of the work in the fields."
"I can handle the work in the fields!" Guo said excitedly, patting her chest.
Is there work for the head of the household? Can he go to the county town to work?
Zhao Xiaoyu glanced at her, "I'll have the housekeeper go find my cousin after the New Year."
"Don't worry, Xiaoyu, I promise I'll do a good job and won't have any ulterior motives, otherwise our heavens..."
Zhao Xiaoyu quickly stopped her, "What are you saying, sister-in-law? Of course, we don't doubt people we employ."
Song watched her daughter from the side, wondering what she was thinking and why she had to use Erzhuzi.
Guo's joy was hard to hide, which drew frequent glances from Wang.
"What are they talking about? Guo seems quite happy."
"My daughter-in-law doesn't know."
Wang glanced at her daughter-in-law and said, "Take a look at Guo Shi and see how perceptive she is."
"My daughter-in-law knows."
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