Shen Yunsheng understood her sister-in-law's feelings at this moment. Her sister-in-law was living at her parents' home and had a heavy psychological burden. She not only had to earn money to support two children, but also had to deal with complicated interpersonal relationships.
If it were her, she wouldn't want to rely on her family in every way either. A woman still needs to earn money.
"Big sister! Actually, you can start your own business. It's quite difficult to work outside. Now your two children need your company. If you go to work, what will happen to them?"
Shen Yunsheng frowned slightly. Children from single-parent families are pitiful. If his sister-in-law goes to work, Xiaoyu and Ayao will become left-behind children.
"But what can I do?" Xiao Xuemei looked bewildered. She was just an ordinary housewife with no business acumen. If she started a business rashly, she would only end up with nothing.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Yunsheng had a sudden inspiration. "Big sister, don't you know how to make tofu? You could open a tofu shop!"
Xiao Xuemei's eyes lit up. "That's right! How come I didn't think of that? But I don't have any money..."
Shen Yunsheng smiled and said, "We can work together to figure out a solution, starting with something small."
Xiao Xuemei sighed helplessly. Money was hard to earn these days. After deducting costs and labor, she could only earn a few hundred coins at most after making a pot of tofu.
“Sister-in-law! The profit margin on tofu is too low. If we sell it at a high price, the villagers won’t buy it. If we sell it cheaply, we’ll lose money,” Xiao Xuemei sighed.
"Big sister, you just focus on making tofu, I'll figure out the rest for you."
Shen Yunsheng looked at Xiao Xuemei with a firm gaze. She believed that as long as they had enough effort and determination, they could overcome any difficulty.
Shen Yunsheng strongly supported the idea of opening a tofu shop. This would not only allow her sister-in-law to utilize her skills but also solve her financial problems.
"Okay! Let's do it together!"
Xiao Xuemei was touched by Shen Yunsheng's enthusiasm and thought it was a good idea. As long as Shen Yunsheng was willing to help, they were sure to succeed.
Shen Yunsheng smiled and nodded: "No problem, as long as you nod, I will prepare the workshop for you right away."
Without hesitation, Shen Yunsheng began to think about how to prepare for the tofu workshop.
Perfect timing! She needed to renovate the house her adoptive father left her, and it would be perfect to use it as a workshop.
In this way, the needs of the tofu shop can be met, while also saving an expense.
Just as Xiao Xuemei was about to speak, Xiao Jingchuan walked in from outside the door.
“Wife, I think opening a tofu shop is a good idea. I’ll find someone to renovate the old house that your father left you and use it as a workshop.”
"To be honest, that's what I'm planning too. The old house my father left me is close to home. Once it's renovated, it can still be lived in. It's a win-win situation!"
Shen Yunsheng smiled slightly at her husband. She felt that they had a great understanding. The old house she owned was very spacious and could accommodate even more people.
Xiao Xuemei smiled and suggested, "Brother, I remember that our village chief is the most famous bricklayer in the surrounding area. We can ask him to renovate the house."
Shen Yunsheng and his wife both thought it was a great idea. After they finished breakfast, Xiao Jingchuan went to visit the old village chief, Deng Chengen, to ask him for help renovating the house.
Deng Chengen was an exceptionally kind old man. When he heard that he was helping Xiao Xuemei open a tofu shop, he only accepted ten taels of silver as payment.
Xiao Jingchuan didn't have time to buy materials, so he gave money to Deng Chengen and asked him to buy them.
After chatting with Xiao Jingchuan for a while about how to renovate the old house, Deng Chengen smiled and changed the subject, "Jingchuan, I need to go to the academy to take care of some things later. Could you take me there on your electric scooter?"
Xiao Jingchuan smiled slightly, "My grandmother is also going to the academy. Please pack your things and go with her."
Deng Chengen frowned and said, "Jingchuan, while you were away these past few days, your grandma and that little bully from the Chu family have been getting really close! I overheard someone saying that the little bully is eyeing your electric scooter and wants to take it for himself." Deng Chengen continued in a heavy tone, "Although I don't know exactly what happened between them, something just doesn't feel right. You should keep an eye on things."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan's eyes instantly sharpened. Memories of his past life flashed through his mind. At that time, Chu Muhuai, the head of the Chu clan, was not only a heinous villain but also the mortal enemy of his own grandfather.
He was killed by Chu Yilin, the grandson of Chu Muhuai. Before he could even settle accounts with the Chu family, they came knocking on his door. They were really asking for death.
Deng Chengen keenly noticed Xiao Jingchuan's unusual behavior and immediately comforted him, "Jingchuan, you don't need to worry too much. Although that little bully from the Chu family is also a member of the Chu family, he would never dare to openly steal a vehicle."
However, Xiao Jingchuan responded with a cold laugh: "Heh..."
He secretly thought to himself, "If that bully Chu really comes knocking on my door to steal the car, that would be perfect! That way, I can use this opportunity to really annoy Chu Muhuai." Thinking of this, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation.
Deng Chengen couldn't help but sigh, "The Chu family is truly at the height of its power. If Consort Chu were to take the Empress's throne, the Longhai Dynasty would probably be in for a major upheaval."
Xiao Jingchuan casually chimed in, "That's not necessarily true. The current emperor is a good ruler who loves the people and governs Qin. He certainly won't let the Chu family run rampant."
Deng Chengen shook his head and smiled wryly, "Those things are far removed from us, so we should worry less about them."
Xiao Jingchuan also took the opportunity to change the subject, "Grandpa Village Chief, I'm entrusting the house renovation to you. I'll go home for breakfast first, and then pick you up for the academy later."
Deng Chengen nodded in agreement. Seeing Xiao Jingchuan get up to leave, he escorted Xiao Jingchuan to the front door.
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