When Xu Huan saw Yang Dalang, he had already found a small shop and settled down as fast as he could, and the goods were all set up.
With such courage and execution, even Xu Huan had to sigh a few words. But for Yang Dalang, the monthly rent of a short-term rental shop is 22 taels and 25 taels. Although they are all costs, it is more important to him to be quick now.
Xu Huan also agrees with this. Look at the fruit delivered by people. After opening the box, it is still fresh, tender and full, and the aroma is fragrant. Just looking at this quality, regardless of human feelings, it is also beneficial to his own network to help him.
"It's just a coincidence. I have to go to the capital in a few days, and this is the only time I can take Brother Yang to run. After that, Brother Yang can continue to visit with my house, and it shouldn't be turned away from the beginning. Outside." Xu Huan was a little apologetic.
Yang Dalang handed over his hands, "Brother Xu is so grateful for his help."
Xu Huan waved his hand and said with a smile, "What are you talking about? It's also because your family has good things. We ate your food every day in Miaojia Village. Now, I can't say that I can still touch your family's light. "
While the two were chatting and laughing easily, they didn't know that they were overheard by a long-term sweeper next to them.
After the others left together, the long-term worker immediately slipped away and ran to a courtyard next door.
"Fourth Young Master, the visitor seems to be from Miaojia Village!"
"Miaojia Village? Isn't that the village where my sister-in-law went to recuperate? What else did that person say, but it has something to do with the tribute?"
"I didn't hear about the tribute. I just said that I want to ask the eldest young master to help introduce the merchant. The person here is a fruit seller."
"Tsk, it turns out to be someone who is clinging to human feelings. What did the big brother say?"
"The eldest young master is very polite to people, and it sounds like he is willing to help."
"Hmph, that smiling tiger, eldest brother, treats everyone like this, but it's not allowed. But at this juncture, eldest brother still has the heart to deal with people. Do you think that the security inside and outside the home is tight? Oh, no matter how tight the defense is, there are still loopholes. I If you don’t believe me, I still can’t find it, you, go and watch people carefully for me, and be sure to find out where the tribute items are this time!”
"Good sir!"
After Xu Pei waved away the long-term worker, a woman wearing a pink silk fir skirt and luxurious pearls on her head, who was some age, came out from behind the screen of the house. There was some hesitation on his face.
"Peck, do you really want to do this? If the tribute is no longer available, for three consecutive years, the family's right to pay tribute will be lost, and you will pull down your eldest brother. At that time, the family will not end up being laughed at by everyone? A-Niang I think this trick hurts others and hurts myself, so don't use it until the end?"
It was Xu Pei's aunt who spoke, and Xu Huan's third aunt. Xu Huan is the eldest son of the big house and the eldest grandson in the Xu family. This cousin Xu Pei is the fourth oldest son in the family.
"Auntie, this is our best chance! Think about it, we finally waited until the uncle left and vacated the power. Dad and the second uncle fought for so long, but only lost both, so I didn't choose Auntie. Dad didn't choose the second uncle, and he pointed back to Xu Huanzhang's house in the next generation! Grandma is so biased! It must be someone who made a big mistake, and the power of the family can be vomited again. Mother, you can't be soft-hearted. !"
"But as long as you don't let your sister-in-law give birth to a son, even if Xu Huan has been in charge of the family for a few years, he will still give it to your grandma in the future. Didn't your grandma tell Xu Huanming before that he was forcing people to take a concubine? This kid won't obey, and your sister-in-law, A-Niang also let Wan'er go, nothing can go wrong."
"How long will it take? Don't forget that there is Xu Ming, although he is too young, but he will be a rival in a few years. If it takes these days, the big house will really stay at home, and grandma will be happy. , I will use this trick in the future, and I can't pull people down, so the opportunity must be seized!"
When Xu Pei said that at the end, he was a bit ruthless.
"But even your grandfather doesn't approve of this method, and even scolded grandma, do you want to think about it again..."
"Auntie, don't tell daddy what I did, you know!" Xu Pei immediately changed his face, "Daddy is just too cautious, when it's done, daddy will definitely praise me! Besides, I am also your son. It’s not that I don’t care about the future, I have already agreed with the Luo family that if we lose the tribute rights and let them earn it, his family guarantees that they will definitely cooperate with us!”
The woman frowned, and it could be seen that her son was so confident. After being persuaded a few more words, a blind and doting mother agreed with her son and stopped blocking her.
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And the Xu family in Sucheng is turbulent, and there is also a scene in Miaojia Village.
As mentioned before, the luxury carriage that visited the Xu family was Xu Huan's cousin Xu Wan. Xu Wan was instructed by his aunt to run thousands of miles to this country place just to disturb her sister-in-law's heart.
The Xu family all knew that Xiang Zhen was depressed and in poor health, and the doctor said that she might not be able to conceive in the future. The first child I conceived before was made up for several years, and after giving birth, I had to have a baby girl. When they said this and laughed at it, my heart was even worse. This made Xu Huan think about sending people out of his home and listening to less gossip.
It's just that people send it out, can't they chase it out? Xu Wan thought proudly.
So the carriage that went all the way to visit saw a girl standing near the house. Originally, she wanted to stop and ask about it, but Miao Duan said a few words when she got on the carriage. Xu Wan Yipin, who was inquiring about it, couldn't figure it out. The heart of the heart.
So the joy was just right. It should be a more surprising gift to pick up a farm girl who wants to be a concubine for Brother Tang into sister-in-law's house. Not to mention, the medicine she secretly went to the doctor for was useless.
Therefore, people directly confront Xu Ming.
"Third sister, do you think this Miao girl is talking to you speculatively and wants someone to stay with you for a while?" Xu Ming stared.
Xu Wan smiled warmly, "That's right. Isn't that just right? My sister-in-law was left here alone by the elder brother, and she was so lonely that she didn't care. I'm afraid it won't be fun enough to accompany me, so I need an extra girl. , even if you stay in the countryside where there is nothing, you can still talk and laugh."
Miao Duan on the side was shy and reddened, excited. She finally entered the big house again! And Xiang Zhen was a little stiff, she always felt that the little sister-in-law was a little bit aimed at her, and she didn't like to listen. However, when everyone came, could she close the yard and not let her sister-in-law live? He hugged his daughter, and with some help, he looked at Xu Ming, the younger brother-in-law who his husband said he could rely on.
It's just that Xu Ming was afraid that he wouldn't be able to solve this situation, so he just nodded when he saw him. "Okay, third sister, since you like this Miao girl so much, let her accompany you more."
This made Xiang Zhen a little disappointed, but Xu Wan and Miao Duan's eyes lit up, Xu Wan nodded in satisfaction, and habitually instructed, "Okay, let's arrange accommodation for us. This house is really small, It’s not exquisite enough, and I don’t know if I can live in it.”
"I can't get used to it. The third sister can go to the teahouse in the town, and it's not far. How about it?"
Xu Wan froze, laughed dryly, and closed her mouth.
It's just that after finishing grooming in the room the next day, and spending some time disapproving of whether it's good or bad, it was only then that Xu Ming and her sister-in-law and niece had already gone out.
At the same time, Miao He's jaw dropped.
"Ah? Work?"
"Yeah, isn't Brother He recruiting an aunt? I see that my sister-in-law stays at home every day. It's all right. If I want to recruit a job like you, I'll bring someone to try it out."
Xiang Zhen hugged her daughter Tang Wazi with a cramped face, and to be honest, she felt a little right in her heart.
Looking at Xiang Zhen, who looked like a girl, Miao He thought to herself, she still owes her favor, and she has to pay it back, so she asked, "No problem, what part does Sister Xu plan to do?"
Xu Ming chuckled, "I'll help you figure it out. I'll help you look after the baby. I see that you have been busy up and down the mountain, and you have to take care of the baby. No matter how hard it is, let my sister-in-law take care of it, she will definitely be able to do it. ."
And there's no need to worry about people gossiping. At this moment, Second Aunt Yang came every day. There was an elder at home to control the farm, and Miao He and a brother were basically fine among a group of working aunts.
So this is true. Miao He can breathe a sigh of relief occasionally, otherwise, he doesn't even have time to go to the toilet recently. As for Xiang Zhen, who usually looks after the sugar baby, now she takes care of two more boys, she is still skilled in business, and can play with her daughter, so she happily agrees. Not to mention that there is still a maid next to him to help.
So everyone rejoiced. From this day on, Xiang Zhen was one of the female workers in the fruit workshop.
But why is Miao He so busy? Have to start over.
Since Yang Dalang went out to Sioux City, there has been no news for several days. This is helpless and natural. The three-day sailing schedule, even if people come back to report the letter, it will take six days before and after.
Miao He didn't waste any time. According to what they said, even if Su Cheng's attempt ended up losing money, he could still get a complete experience of long-distance transportation. Familiarize yourself with all the processes of ordering, boarding, pulling carts, manpower and even communication needs. After the preparations are more complete next year, you can come back or develop elsewhere. In other words, pay tuition.
So Miao He is also busy. Previously, he brought two babies every day, one on his back and the other on his back, and went to the supervisors and aunties to pick and pack the fruit to make sure that all the fruit in the box were good, perform the last quality control, and wait for the possibility of receiving it next. 's order.
For this reason, the cellar was also covered with ice, and a cold storage was obtained to support this attempt. I don't know if it was because of the soil, but the fruit that was picked seemed to be full of energy, and the rate of decay was actually much slower. This is also the time when the amount of fruit is large and it is too late to consume, Miao He has this gratifying discovery.
On the seventh day after Yang Dalang left, a young man finally came back and sent Yang Dalang's letter.
Miao He happily opened the letter. First, he comforted the person that they arrived safely and nothing happened. Then, he was a little disappointed at the order quantity of only 60 small boxes, but he was not surprised. Because when people set off, Yang Dalang said that he would not cut prices. I can’t be impatient when it comes to selling fruit, I have to really eat it and cultivate a reputation, and then the business may pick up later.
In any case, Miao He received the letter and delivered it quickly, just in time for the delivery boy to bring it back.
Of course, the jam workshop on the other end started without delay. Some fruits that are not good in appearance or accidentally damaged can still be used to make jam. The row of longhouses at the back now smells of the sweet jam of boiled fruit every day.
So for a while, the number of people invited by Miao He's family suddenly increased to more than a dozen aunts. With such a big movement, there is no need to hold a village meeting, and everyone in the village knows that Miao He's family has grown a whole piece of fruit in the back mountain! All waiting to sell.
In addition to looking for a job like Xiang Zhen, there are also many people who are jealous.
"It's good to have more fruit, but we have to see if it can be sold."
"Yeah, if you want to say that the village spends money to buy fruit, how many of them are there, don't they all go up the mountain to pick some and eat it?"
"So I heard that it has to be packed in boxes, and I'm afraid I want to sell it outside. But the people outside, hey, who has no hills and no fruit near their house, and pays to eat their food, I don't care. "
"In a few days, we will have to deliver the fruit to various houses in the village. If you can't sell it, you will have to give it away so that it won't be rotten and wasted? At that time, we didn't even have to pick it, so we just sat and waited to eat it. !"
"It's true. I used to complain that people occupy the mountain and there are fewer places to pick fruit. Now it's a good thing. Hahahaha."
Some people are looking forward to the time when the fruit will not sell well, but they don't know that the fruit of Miao He's family has already been delivered to the emperor's feet.