Tong Yu'er smiled and said: "Father, mother, we are not far away anyway, we will come back when we have free time! Now in the first lunar month, there are relatives and friends from various places on the mother's side who want to move around. The Miao family It's the same with Bian, we have to hurry back! I'm afraid that in the next few days, people will come to Chuhe to talk to him one after another, so we can't leave it to my sister and brother-in-law to help me deal with it!"
Master Tong and Madam Tong suddenly realized, Madam Tong nodded hurriedly and said: "Yes, yes, it's time to go back! My son-in-law is a master, and many people will come to visit in this new year, so don't be rude to me. People! Is there enough manpower? Or ask a few family members to go back and help for a few days?"
When Miao Chuhe and Tong Yu'er heard the words, they quickly declined with a smile, and repeatedly declined, before Mrs. Tong gave up.
In fact, although most of Miao Chuhe's income was donated to Miaojia Village, how could life be poor because of his status? It is still affordable to buy a few servants. It's just that they, like Miao Cuilan and his wife, are used to living by themselves, and feel that this seems to be more practical. There is no one else in the house except for a maid, Ms. Xu.
Master Tong's family sent them to the door and sent a carriage to see them off. Before leaving, Master Tong couldn't help telling Miao Chuhe again: "My son-in-law, don't forget to tell your brother-in-law when you get back, I'll just wait for him to nod!"
Miao Chuhe agreed with a smile, and the two parties said goodbye eagerly, and got into the car and left.
Master Tong fell in love with Lu Zhong's honesty and calmness at a glance. After Lu Zhong came to the house to talk with him last time, he liked him even more. Naturally, he knew the reputation of Lu's tofu, yuba, and dried tofu in Guxi Town, so he came up with the idea of cooperating with Lu Zhong to expand the business. It's just that he kept saying these words, so he planned to tell Miao Chuhe when the son-in-law and his wife came back to explain.
Miao Chuhe naturally had no objection, and he was happy to see the two families get closer and have a closer relationship.
Back in Maple Leaf Village, Miao Chuhe took a free time that night and talked about it with her sister and brother-in-law. Because it involved her natal family, Tong Yu'er was afraid that her sister and brother-in-law would have scruples in front of her when she said it, so she carried Jin'er back to her room early.
"Master Tong wants to cooperate with us to expand this business?" Lu Zhong was a little surprised, and looked at Miao Cuilan.
Miao Chuhe nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, that's what my father-in-law said! My father-in-law said that as long as my brother-in-law agrees, we can talk about the specific conditions of cooperation between the two parties. He won't let my brother-in-law suffer."
Miao Cuilan was very happy to hear that, and said with a smile: "I think it's pretty good! It's no problem for the Tong family's financial resources to make this matter bigger. From now on, we don't have to be so tired, and we can be regarded as half of the boss." Yes! It's just that doing business will inevitably involve interests, what exactly does your father-in-law mean, and didn't he reveal it to you at all?"
Miao Cuilan said unceremoniously: "Who doesn't know that our tofu, tofu skin, and yuba are made well? We are the only ones who know how to do this! I don't want to suffer!"
Lu Zhong couldn't help smiling slightly.
The elder sister stared at her with piercing eyes, as if she was checking whether he had teamed up with her father-in-law to deceive her, and Miao Chuhe was a little dumbfounded for a while. Then he laughed and said: "Sister, my father-in-law didn't tell me in detail, but my father-in-law's reputation in our Guxi Town is not bad. He said that he would not let my sister and brother-in-law suffer, and he must have thought so in his heart! If you are thinking about it, just meet him and discuss it carefully! Anyway, we are all relatives, let us explain clearly, even if it doesn’t work out, it’s nothing to worry about!”
Miao Cuilan thought for a while and said, "I think so too! At least you saved the life of his only seedling, and with your current status, he might not be ashamed to trick us! Look—how about we meet Mr. Tong? Tell me? But Chuhe, please let us have a breath with him first. This friendship is friendship, relatives are relatives, and business is business. I am a straightforward person. If there is unfairness or dissatisfaction, I am I won’t hide it, let him know what’s going on in his heart first, so that we don’t make trouble at that time!”
"Okay, sister, I'll let Yu'er tell you later." Miao Chuhe smiled.
Lu Zhong couldn't help laughing and said: "I don't think Master Tong is that kind of person, Cuilan, you worry too much!"
But Miao Cuilan said disapprovingly: "That's not what I said! I would rather say the ugly things first, than if there are conflicts in the future and the two sides can't get off the stage! If that day really comes, then it will be called Chu." He and Yu'er are in a dilemma! Chuhe, don't you? Yu'er is also reasonable, so you should tell her about it!"
Miao Chuhe hurriedly smiled and said: "Sister, we have lived together for so long, and Yu'er understands it too! Don't worry, she will definitely not say anything!"
Miao Cuilan nodded with a smile, and the three of them discussed for a while before they dispersed.
Tong Yu'er got her husband's words and quickly communicated with her family.
Master Tong not only didn't get angry when he heard the words, but was very happy in his heart, and soon he made an appointment with Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan.
The two sides talked openly and found that they were both quick-tempered people, and they felt that they hated seeing each other later, and soon, the matter was finalized.
All the costs, including workshops, workers, and all the necessary equipment, will be provided by Mr. Tong, and Lu Zhong and his wife will be responsible for the management in the future, and the two parties will share 100%. The Tong family accounted for six, and the Lu family accounted for four.
After reaching an agreement, Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan got busy, looking for a suitable location to build a workshop, and listed the various utensils that needed to be customized, while the Tong family began to initially select workers.
When the workers finally made their decision, Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan had to check in. They knew better what kind of workers were suitable.
The suitable location for the construction of the workshop must also be carefully selected. It is inevitable to be surrounded by mountains and rivers, and to have convenient transportation. There are also certain requirements and attention to water quality.
Finally, I found a good place in the area of Taohuaao, more than ten miles away from Fengye Village, surrounded by clear streams. The streams come from the clear springs in the mountains. Affected by dry weather.
There are mountains on both sides of the valley, and the flat land in the middle is very spacious, with a gentle and long slope behind it. It is very convenient to build workshops and drying sheds. Next to the valley, several rows of bungalows can be built for workers to live in.
Master Tong saw this place and was very satisfied with Lu Zhong's introduction, so the construction started here in full swing.
Miao Chuhe has been busy since he came back from Yue's family. There are constant visits from people, including relatives and friends, classmates, some gentry officials, etc., and he himself has to visit the masters of the academy and senior scholars. The whole first month was spent in a busy way.
In February, Qin Chuan, a classmate of Miao Chuhe's, was about to leave for Yuzhang to take part in the provincial examination.
Originally, the rural examination should be held in August, but because the period of the rural examination last year was delayed due to various disasters across the country, the imperial court moved the rural examination to mid-March this year and postponed the spring to September.
If you win the Juren, then you can join the Chunwei, which is equivalent to recovering the time that was delayed last year.
Qin Chuan is two years older than Miao Chuhe, and their relationship was particularly close when they were studying in the academy. It's just that Qin Chuan is not as lucky as Miao Chuhe. He has a relatively well-off sister and brother-in-law who spare no effort to support him financially, so he can study without any worries.
Qin Chuan's family background is very average, and he is the eldest son of the family. There are two younger brothers under him. His parents are not in good health, so he often has to take leave to go home to help with farm work. He spends half a year at home, Naturally, his studies have also been affected, and now it is the third time he has gone back to take the township examination.
If he doesn't win again this time, he plans to go home and work on farming honestly. The situation at home really can't stand his tossing.
Miao Chuhe has always admired him. In the past, it was inconvenient for him to rely on his sister and brother-in-law to help, but now he is able to help his friends. But Qin Chuan is also a man of backbone, so he rejected Miao Chuhe's kindness.
Miao Chuhe secretly sighed in his heart, and respected him more and more, and only hoped that he could pass the exam in this subject. Before he left, the two of them gathered for two days to discuss and exchange ideas. On the day of departure, Miao Chuhe personally sent him out of Guxi Town.
Out of nowhere, Lin Fang ran over to break up with Mr. Wu again. Mr. Wu was puzzled, and he was a little puzzled when he saw his expression of swearing and repenting. However, due to the face of the Lin family, it was hard to say anything, so they still accepted him, saying that "this is not an example".
Lin Fang naturally happily agreed, and simply reasoned that Lu Yuan was too lazy to go home every day, and there happened to be a small yard in Lizheng's house with a few vacant rooms, so Lin Fang rented it out and refurbished it. , moved in.
Mr. Lin only thought of his youngest son as seriously wanting to study. He had seen Mr. Wu's knowledge by accident before, and he was immediately amazed. He once wanted to hire him as a tutor in family studies, but Mr. Wu declined. Thinking that his son would be good if he studied with him, he happily sent two honest old servants to serve him. But how do you know that your son is just a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking!
Sitting in Maple Leaf Village personally, and having crickets watching Lu's house closely at all times, Lin felt relieved a lot. Seeing that Lu Xiaoshu did not play with Zhou Si anymore, Lin felt a little at ease.
Just when Cricket felt that the task was completed and he could retire, Lin Fang said: "How can I do that? You can't relax if Xiaoshu hasn't married me for a day! I have to watch out for that uneasy and kind boy. ! Don’t be negligent at all!”
The sad Cricket wanted to die, so how could he say anything against the extremely determined young master? I had to do so disgruntled. Until recently, sisters Lu Xiaoshu and her mother were busy working in the Xinjian workshop every day, helping with some things, and they had no contact with Zhou Si at all, so Lin Fang just turned a blind eye and let the cricket be lazy.