0p0 Chapter 232 The Worrying Cousin
Chapter 232 The Worrying Cousin
With the addition of Wang Lanlan, the room became more lively. Wang Lanlan's mother, Jin Taozi, was experienced and was already telling everyone what to buy.
"Make four sets of clothes. The red wedding dress must be red. You can choose the other ones you like."
"Originally, the man was responsible for inviting the villagers to dinner. You said that Dali's family was in a bad situation, so they didn't have enough people. Dali's grandmother said she wanted to invite people from outside, but I persuaded her not to. Let's find a few sisters with good cooking skills to come together, and everyone can have a lively meal. Fugui's family, you are a good cook, so I'll count you in as one."
Zhou agreed on the spot, "Okay, I'll go there early in the morning."
"Also, the pots, pans, and all the furniture for your new house were originally supposed to be brought by the woman, but Dali and his wife have almost bought everything. I'll go take a look later. If there's anything missing, ask Carpenter Li. He has good craftsmanship and a month and a half of work will be enough. You two girls don't have to worry about it."
Jin Taozi is very capable. She had a successful marriage yesterday and has thought of everything today.
"Just buy what you like. It's really important to make more clothes for your men. And Grandma Dali, Lanlan, I'm also going to get some in the size of the big girl. For the next month and a half, you just need to take care of these."
Wang Qingqing's eyes were moist and she was deeply moved.
She lost her home overnight, and overnight, she had so many tribesmen who were tolerant of her.
Wang Qingqing slept well that night and got up at dawn in the morning. Old Man Li harnessed the carriage early and left when Wang Qingqing was ready. Li Xianger followed. Wang Lanlan and her family were also traveling together. There were many people, and they had to consider leaving enough space for stuff, so they drove three carriages.
Su He got up slowly, and the two of them went to the dock for brunch as usual, then harnessed the carriage and prepared to set off. As soon as they walked out of the city gate, they ran into Wang Qingqing and her group.
"Sister Lotus, Lanlan and I are going to buy some cotton cloth to make our wedding dress."
Su He was also happy for them, and she generously gave her key to Changshui Street to Wang Qingqing.
"Then why don't you just stay in the city for two days? It would be too hasty to go back today. Here is the key to my house. Take it. You can squeeze in and live there."
"Thank you, Sister Lotus."
The two brides-to-be thanked her happily. Su He felt quite accomplished seeing how happy they were. She was so successful her first time as a matchmaker, it seemed she had some talent.
After both parties said goodbye, they went their separate ways.
Five hours later, Su He finally arrived home.
He Bo was in charge of the carriage. Looking at Cui Niang who was preparing to cook, Su He stretched and said, "Cui Niang, I bought two baskets of meat and vegetables. Give half to my grandma. Cook some stir-fried pork with peppers in the evening. And make me some carrot soup."
"Got it, Miss. It just so happens that Miss No. 2 wants to eat braised pork, so I'll make it together."
"OK."
After getting permission, Cui Niang started washing vegetables with Ping Niang.
Su He didn't see Miaomiao when she came into the backyard. She went straight into her room and lay down. She had been sitting in the carriage for five hours and her back and waist were sore.
By the time Miaomiao came to call, it was already dark outside.
"Sister, get up and eat."
Su He opened his eyes, pinched his sister's chubby face, and slowly stood up.
"Where did you go crazy again? Your brother works hard all day, do you feel any sense of crisis? Didn't you say you wanted to surpass your brother?"
Miaomiao would have felt guilty when hearing this before, but now she has developed a thick skin and she just waved her hand nonchalantly.
"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. What's the point of comparing all day long? Sister, get up and eat. This is the serious business."
Su He laughed. What was inappropriate about what she said?
"Sister, you were not here yesterday so you may not know that Aunt He went to Shuangguan Village to catch piglets. I heard that the thief was found."
"How did you find it?"
Su He took her sister's hand and went to the kitchen. "They said it was done by the neighbors of those two households. I heard they were servants of the Zhou family in the city and they wanted revenge. They were arrested yesterday."
Aunt He saw the two sisters coming and hurried over to report.
"Miss, I caught three piglets and raised them in our backyard. I also caught a dozen chicks and we will be able to eat them during the Chinese New Year."
Aunt He felt that the new master's family was good in every way, so she made sincere plans for them.
Her master had to spend money every day to buy vegetables and meat. Aunt He felt heartbroken every day when she saw the money she spent. In the past, they hardly had to spend any money in the farm. They had chicken, duck, eggs, vegetables, and even rice. Although they ate stale rice, it was good enough for servants to have something to eat.
"I also set up a vegetable patch in the backyard and planted some vegetables for our daily consumption. We will be able to eat them in a month."
"Aunt He, you are so awesome."
Miaomiao's generous praise made Aunt He very happy.
"Aunt He, you can make the decision on these. Don't tell the people down the mountain about what we grow in our backyard."
"Oh, I got it."
Su He first served herself a bowl of carrot soup to moisten her throat, and then picked up a corn cake to eat. Su He felt that this was better than steamed buns, and it had a milky flavor when taken a bite.
The corn cakes were made by Aunt He, and the corn flour was also ground by the two brothers He Lao Da when they found time. When she was shopping, she bought a stone mill and put it in the utility room. Hearing that Su He liked to eat it, Aunt He and her two daughters-in-law made various dishes every day, determined to let the new master see their abilities.
Su He was very satisfied, "Is Miao Miao delicious?"
"It's delicious. Aunt He's cooking is super delicious. Cui Niang and Ping Niang are also good."
Aunt He beside her smiled happily, and Cui Niang and the other girl also had happy expressions on their faces.
"Then you should eat more. Where's your brother? And where's Yanzhi and Tiantian?"
"My brother said he would come out after he finished writing the last hundred words, and told us to eat first. Cousin Yanzhi and Tiantian were eating next door."
Su He drank a mouthful of soup, took another corn cake for Miao Miao, turned to Aunt He and said, "Aunt He, you will all get monthly allowances from now on. Uncle He, the eldest He, and the second He will get 200 wen a month because they have to do farm work. Aunt He, you three will get 150 wen a month. And Xiao Xing, every time I see you, you are working, so I will give you 40 wen a month. When you are older, I will increase your monthly allowance."
Xiaoxing is Uncle He's granddaughter. She is a very well-behaved child. She usually follows the adults to work. When the weather is hot, she goes to the fields to bring water to her grandfather, father and uncle. Su He also likes this sensible little girl when she sees her.
Xiaoxing was originally sitting at the side eating, but when he heard that he also had monthly allowance, a big smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Thank you, Miss Eldest, Miss Second."
"Thank you, Miss Eldest and Miss Second."
Aunt He and the other three were all expressing their gratitude. To avoid suspicion, Uncle He and the others ate in their own room, and only the women were in the kitchen.
The original buyer could pay or not pay monthly wages. Su He didn't say anything at first because she wanted to see what this family was like. Now that they were doing well, she might as well be generous. This little monthly wage was nothing to her.
"If you do well in the future, I will increase your monthly salary. Aunt He, you guys go eat, you don't have to hang around us. If the wood hasn't come out later, please urge him."
Aunt He nodded in agreement and sat in the corner with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter to eat. They were very quiet and there was no sound at all.
Su He was full quickly, and after Miaomiao finished eating, the two of them went to her grandmother's house next door.
"Binzi, matchmaker Wang is here again. Would you like to meet the girl?"
As soon as Su He stepped into the door, she wanted to take her foot back. It was a bad time, so she decided to go home and lie down.
Unexpectedly, Wang Bin had sharp ears and heard someone coming outside at once, "Who's outside?"
"It's me and my sister!"
Miaomiao shook off Su He's hand and rushed in.
Su He sighed and went in reluctantly.
As soon as she entered the room, she saw Yanzhi and Wang Bin's eyes looking for help. When she looked up again, her grandmother and Zhou opposite her were staring at her sharply.
"Hehua, your cousin is too worrying, please try to persuade him."
"Ahem, well, grandma, I actually came here to tell you that Mu Tou and Tie Tou have already found a school, and the teacher will be in the village in a week. Everyone of us must learn to read in the future."
What does that mean? She has to learn it at such an old age?
"Lotus, I don't need it, right?"
Sun suddenly felt guilty. She already knew dozens of characters, so it was okay for her to just forget about it at her age. Zhou retreated tactically. She could only write her own name, so why did she have to learn to read when she already had a grandson?
"Everyone has to learn, at least 100 words each. Grandma, you are the elder, you have to set a good example. Aunt, you have to watch Tietou study in the future, you can't do it if you don't learn it yourself."
Su He sat on the kang very seriously and began a heated discussion with Sun. As for that girl, Sun must have forgotten her.