When the group arrived at the orphanage, Su Jiaoniang's stroller was placed in the shade by several children, and someone was guarding it to keep away the flies that flew over.
As the weather turns cooler, cicadas perch on the trees, emitting weak chirps.
Su Tong, who was under the tree, was twirling a hairpin. The moment he saw Su Jiaoniang, he took out the most beautiful hairpin he had made and gave it to her: "Dean, this is a hairpin with flowers on it."
Whether it's hairpins or other jewelry, there's not a trace of any on Su Jiaoniang.
She has never liked to wear anything unnecessary, as it makes her feel very tired.
But the hairpin that Su Tong took out—was it really just a hairpin? It was a child's heartfelt gift.
It is also a craft used to make a living.
Staring at the hairpin for a long time, Su Jiaoniang noticed the neatly wrapped thread and the delicate flower shape. She put it on her head and asked Hu Niu, "Does it look good?"
Tiger Girl nodded vigorously: "Beautiful!"
Su Jiaoniang's smile deepened. Everyone loves beauty, and being praised can make one happy for a long time.
"Have you decided where to sell it?" Su Jiaoniang asked Su Tong.
Su Tong nodded: "Hu Niu said that the women in the village would put their embroidery or knotting at the embroidery shop, so this should be fine too."
Su Jiaoniang felt more and more that Xiao Su Tong was very capable.
I don't mind making hairpins by hand; I'm meticulous, patient, and most importantly, quick-witted.
Su Jiaoniang touched the flower-patterned hairpin and suddenly said, "Don't rush to sell them. Make more. When Madam Feng's cake shop opens, she will definitely be there to preside over the opening. If she wears our hairpins, I think many people will want to imitate them and buy them."
Su Tong pursed her lips and nodded.
A hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
He was no longer a cripple with both legs crippled; he was Su Tong, and he had the ability to support himself.
People who earn their living with their own hands are upright and honest.
Su Jiaoniang looked at the children returning to the courtyard, thought for a moment, and asked Hu Niu to get some flour. She then ground the flour into a paste, lit the frying pan, and made a jianbing guozi for each of the children in the courtyard.
The children's smiles brightened even more as the brand-new snacks appeared before them.
Everyone held a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe), and their faces and eyes were full of satisfaction as they ate it.
But it cannot be satisfied.
Ordinary families at this time were eating coarse grains and rice bran, just enough to keep them from starving.
Her jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) was made with wheat flour and contained an egg. What is an egg? Who would dare eat it on their birthday?
The fragrant jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) was considered a delicacy by the children.
Although Tiger Girl provides excellent food in the courtyard, it's still just enough to keep people from starving. Everyone in the courtyard has come from a poor background, and even if they have a little money, they won't eat extravagantly.
Even though I earn money every day, my main goal is to make and save money, give it to Su Jiaoniang, be a useful person, and not be someone who needs to be supported by others.
"It's delicious!" Tiger Girl exclaimed.
The people in the courtyard sighed with admiration, and the atmosphere of everyday life gradually became richer.
Su Jiaoniang smiled and looked at Hu Niu: "Make sure your diet is better in the future, and you should have an egg every day!"
"..." Tiger Girl swallowed hard. An egg a day, that's no different from the life of a wealthy man.
He shook his head vigorously: "No, no, we can feed ourselves."
"Are you silly? You're still young. Take good care of your health, otherwise..." Otherwise, if you're weak, you won't be able to do anything. A healthy body is the foundation of everything.
There aren't many children in the orphanage, but they've already mastered the art of frying chicken. Although the competition is fierce, the income from selling fried chicken by the two of them is enough to support the few people in the orphanage.
In this situation, there's no need to be overly frugal or thrifty.
Especially now that Su Tong has mastered the art of flower wrapping, if he can make large handicrafts in the future, he can sell them for a lot of money.
You should know that ladies and young women from wealthy families are particularly willing to spend money on beauty.
Seeing that it was getting late, Su Jiaoniang headed home.
Back in my own yard, I saw how she had cried until her eyes were red and swollen.
Lu Dahai stood next to Fang Shi, wanting to say something, but unable to.
His face was as black as an iron pot.
As soon as Su Jiaoniang walked in, Fang Shi grabbed her hand. Women are all made of water, especially when they cry. When Fang Shi cried, her tears fell to the ground without restraint.
Su Jiaoniang was a policewoman with a strong will in her past life.
She's quite good at handling practical matters and investigating cases, but when it comes to comforting women, the more she comforts them, the harder they cry.
Helpless, I looked at Lu Dahai, who was in an even worse state. He kept shaking his head, as if he had an incurable disease. His head kept shaking, and every time he stopped, it wouldn't stop.
Su Jiaoniang looked at the half-grown child, Lu Daiyan.
"what happens?"
"Grandpa told my parents to sell the inn to pay off my uncle's gambling debts." Lu Daiyan was younger and had a stronger capacity to cope than Fang Shi and Lu Dahai.
They have no idea what it means for their inn to be gone.
Su Jiaoniang asked Lu Dahai, "Are you selling?"
"We can't sell it!" Lu Dahai stammered.
The inn is the foundation of Fang's father's life. How will they live without it? Go back to farming? With her father-in-law farming too? That's not how you live off your wife's family business.
"Father, if you don't sell Grandpa, you'll be removed from the family genealogy, and our whole family will be removed too." Lu Daiyan sighed, a hint of worry appearing on his little face.
If he were really treated like that, he would have no reputation left. If he wanted to take the imperial examination in the future, the examiners would see that his reputation was problematic and he would have no chance at all.
He himself didn't think it mattered whether he took the imperial examination or not, but his parents had a fight about it.
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