Chapter 242 Hope is in sight
Wang Yuanniang took Brother Chen back to her parents' home.
For safety, I spent some money to get on the carriage in the villa.
She sent her parents' home food, cloth, money, and pickles that could be used as salt.
The younger brothers and sisters were so happy that they were like the New Year.
Wang Laoshi only grinned, laughed happily, and called his son-in-law to drink water, and then he was speechless.
Aunt Wang can still greet others, and asks her son to speak with her son-in-law.
She took Wang Yuanniang to the inner room to talk.
When I saw the cloth sent back by my daughter, Aunt Wang was so scared that it was broken.
"In such a difficult time, you young couple can save so much food and cloth in Fugui Villa. If you send so many things back, will your son-in-law have no objection? If the Shen family knows, there will be gossip."
Wang Yuanniang lowered her voice, she was afraid that Brother Chen in the main hall would hear their conversation.
"It was him who took the initiative to ask me to send food and cloth back. The goods from both families were the same. The Shen family was not clear about the situation, so my mother would not let her talk outside."
Aunt Wang sighed, "It's hard for you! After marrying someone, you still have to worry about your parents' home. It's also a big blame for your father and I. I can't eat for a year. I can only rely on you to help."
Wang Yuanniang was unhappy, "Mom said what to do. Dazhuang can already make money, and in a few years, younger brothers and sisters can also contribute. Then you and your father will be able to enjoy the happiness."
Aunt Wang smiled bitterly, "I don't expect to enjoy my happiness. As long as I don't fight the famine, I'll be satisfied with rice and noodles in the jar. As for you, don't send so many things back in the future. It's too expensive. The Shen family knows that there will definitely be gossip.
The son-in-law doesn't mind because he feels sorry for you and doesn't want you to be difficult to do. But you can't just say whatever he says. You will have children in the future, so you have to prepare them for the children. For example, we can't use this cotton cloth if you take it back. It's better to keep it and make a small dress for a child in the future."
It is too expensive for Aunt Wang to return the cotton cloth to her daughter.
There is food, pickles, and a hundred coins of copper, which is enough to survive this winter.
Wang Yuanniang was not happy, "I still have it there! If I give it to you, you will accept it. I respect you, can't I do it?"
"But it's too expensive. Such a good cotton cloth is something that people like us can wear and ruin good things."
"You can also be used to exchange food if you don't wear it." Wang Yuanniang said loudly, "The villa has little life recently and it's hard to make money. When the spring starts, this situation will probably last for a while. It's just when the green and yellow are not around, and I guess I won't be able to help my home by then. With this cotton cloth, life is really difficult, so I can only exchange food for it, and I can deal with it no matter how hard it is."
Aunt Wang didn't dare to touch the cotton cloth, for fear that her rough hands would scrape the cotton cloth into pieces and ruin such a good cloth.
"This cotton cloth is so good! It will definitely be very comfortable to wear on it. When it is too young next year, it will be necessary to use it to exchange food. Now the cloth is expensive and the goods are small. Even if you have money, you can't buy such a good cloth."
Aunt Wang really missed this cotton cloth and wrapped it with clean rag heads, for fear of being a little dirty.
She finally breathed a sigh of relief after locking the cloth inside the cage and putting the key close to her body.
Once locked, you won’t be afraid of being stolen.
She pulled Wang Yuanniang and said, "It's very easy to make money in a villa, it's easier than farming."
Wang Yuanniang nodded and said, "You have to have a skill that you won't be hungry no matter how hard you are. Those tenants have a difficult life and have not had a meal after eating. However, no matter how difficult it is, it is better than being a displaced person."
Aunt Wang thought about it, "You see, you can't take Sanniang to the villa and find a job for her. You know her skillfulness. If you give her a chance, she will definitely learn a craft. I'm afraid that I won't be able to tell you a good family in the future. You've seen the situation at home, but there's really no way."
Wang Yuanniang was worried when she heard this.
"The villa has no job suitable for Sanniang now, and she has no skills. Otherwise, let her learn to weave straw sandals or rub ropes at home first. You have to learn to learn a little bit of basics before you can pass the assessment of the business. I can only help her speak nice things and arrange a job that can make money."
Aunt Wang was inevitably a little disappointed, "Is there really no way to do this year?"
Wang Yuanniang shook her head, "I really can't do it. I heard from the manager that the boss lost a lot of money this year, and all the work is only skilled. Our current wages are only 30% of the same work as last year. Brother Shen and I have to save money, otherwise we will not be able to save any food. The cloth and grain sent back this time were saved at the beginning of the year and when the wages were high. If it were now, it would be nice to have food."
"Why……"
Aunt Wang sighed, "The world is difficult! I didn't expect that such a large villa would lose money."
"I have lost a lot. This year, I can't plant anything, but I have to lose money on seeds. Everything has increased. Our workshop has not started working all day long. We only do it for half a day, and sometimes it can't do it for half a day."
Aunt Wang nodded, "Then according to your wishes, let Sanniang learn well with your father at home, and at least lay a foundation. By next year, she still has to find a way to find a job for her in the villa. Just think that she saved her dowry for herself. Now, without a dowry, there is no good marriage."
"Those bachelors who can't marry a wife dare to pick on each other?" Wang Yuanniang couldn't believe it.
Aunt Wang angrily said, "Of course Sanniang can't marry a bachelor. She must be a family with some family background. Such a family is picky about girls' house."
Wang Yuanniang said "Oh".
Aunt Wang was thinking, "Do you have a suitable guy in your workshop? Why don't you introduce it to Sanniang? This year, you still have to have a skill to keep you alone, and you don't have to worry about being hungry."
Wang Yuanniang agreed, "I will ask carefully after I go back. If there is any news, I will ask someone to send you news."
"OK!"
After talking about Sanniang's marriage, Aunt Wang began to worry about her son Erzhuang's marriage again.
"Your second brother is also quite old. If there is a suitable one, you can take a look at him."
"My second brother can make money now, but it's a little harder. He is a man, so it doesn't matter how many years later. When he saves more money, he will only care about him if he's a girl's family."
"How many years do you really have to wait? Your father and I are in a hurry."
Wang Yuanniang hurriedly said, "It's too late for men in the villa to get married. No matter how hard they have to have some family background, at least they can take out a betrothal gift to get married. The money they earn now is given to the family, and they can't even have a penny left. If you ask him to marry a wife, would you marry empty-handed? Whose parents are so cruel to betroth their daughter to a poor man?"
Aunt Wang thought for a while, "What you said is reasonable. How many years will you wait?"
Wang Yuanniang focused on the key point, "At least let my second brother save some betrothal gifts, and then talk about getting married."
"Okay! I'll listen to you."
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Wang Yuanniang and Brother Shen stayed at her parents' house for one night, and rushed to her in-laws' house the next day.
Brother Chen and his brothers have long been separated, but their parents are still alive.
When he got married, he had already made an agreement that if others were not at home and could not take care of their parents' daily life, he would have to pay money, food and filial piety.
When he brought his wife and gave his parents food, cloth and money, the old man was so happy.
The brothers were also happy.
They support their parents, and after all, they have their own share of what Brother Chen gives them.
The most rare thing is cotton.
In remote rural areas, how can I see cotton?
Brother Chen sent back a piece of cotton cloth, which was even more happy than two hundred kilograms of grain.
In addition, my impression of Wang Yuanniang is also better, and I am not as picky as I would when I got married.
A daughter-in-law is capable and can earn money to support her family, good!
The Shen family's conditions are better than the Wang family.
I ate thick rice porridge at night, accompanied by pickles, and half a thick steamed bun.
When I saw the steamed bun, I realized that it had been stored for several days.
Eat a little every day, save on eating.
Even if it is hot in the pot, it is still not as good as the steamed buns made on the day.
However, no one is picky.
In this year, if you can have a bite, you will be the greatest happiness.
The young couple stayed at their in-laws' house for one night, and then hurried back to the villa.
At the end of the year, try to do more work and save more food.
By next year, the months when the weather is not around will be spared, and I will have the spare time to help both homes.
There were still two pieces of linen left at home, locked in the cage and did not move.
This is the family foundation of the couple. When it is urgent, two pieces of linen can also come in handy.
On this day, Wang Yuanniang went to the Siji Fabric Shop to ask about her work plan.
Gao Chu, the new manager of the Fugui Villa branch of Four Seasons Buzhuang, told Wang Yuanniang that there was no suitable job for her recently.
Just when Wang Yuanniang was disappointed, he asked again: "Can your little brother Chen make leather boots soles?"
Wang Yuanniang was stunned for a moment, and did not dare to boast. She just said, "My servant can do anything, and she is very skillful, and the master is not as good as him. Otherwise, I will go back and ask first. If he can do it, I will ask him to come and say to you."
Gao Chu nodded, "Go and ask quickly. We took a batch of leather boots. The fur has arrived in the capital and is waiting for the craftsmen to start work."
"Then wait, I'll ask him now."
Wang Yuanniang was very anxious and hurried back home, but she saw no one.
I ran to the workshop again, and the person was there.
She panted and asked Mr. Chen: "Can you make leather boots soles? Four Seasons Clothing Store needs craftsmen, can you do it?"
Brother Chen hesitated for a moment, "I have never made leather boot soles, but if I can watch it, I will definitely learn it."
This is Brother Chen’s talent. You can get hand-crafted work at a glance and you will be able to get it in a while.
The couple can eat and wear well during the famine and have the spare time to take care of the families on both sides, thanks to Brother Chen's talent and skills.
Wang Yuanniang pulled him, "Come with me, and tell Manager Gao in person. No matter what, let him give you a chance."
As long as you can win this life, you will definitely be able to save some food before the New Year.
Thinking of food, Wang Yuanniang felt passionate.
Chapter completed!