Not long after, the first snow of winter fell.
And as the snow fell, the work in the fields came to an end.
Everyone no longer goes out for a walk, but hides at home, Maodong.
The old Xu family is naturally no exception.
However, Xu Lao Er and Xu Lao Er obviously don't want to hide like this. The two brothers still go out early and come back late every day to hunt in the mountains.
In fact, in winter, many people in this village go into the mountains to hunt.
In the middle of winter, especially when it snows, it is much easier to go into the mountains to catch rabbits, pheasants, etc.
One is that it has snowed, and these wild animals will leave traces in the snow. Secondly, when the snow falls heavily, they also have to hide in their nests. However, where there are wild animals hiding, the snow pits are different.
Experienced farmers and hunters can easily tell the difference.
When Mr. Xu and Mr. Xu go into the mountains on days like this, it’s not surprising that they often bring back prey.
There are very few people in the village who would not say anything about it if they see it. Even if someone does see it, it will not spread to the public.
Oh, by the way, Xu Laoer's daughter-in-law, Li Shi, was also confirmed to be pregnant.
For the sake of a better life in the future, everyone in the Xu family agreed that the two brothers should go hunting in the mountains. However, all the prey that is brought back is no longer used for eating, but most of them are sent to the town or sold in the city.
Mr. Xu also talked about his idea of opening a restaurant in the town in the spring, which was unanimously approved by the family. Especially when they heard that they were going to buy two maids to wait on them, Xu Lao's third daughter-in-law almost agreed with both hands and feet, and even volunteered that she could use her personal money to supplement the family income.
However, Mrs. Wang’s proposal was firmly rejected by Mrs. Xu.
In this family, Mrs. Xu is the woman in charge. If the wife’s money is used, then who is in charge of this family? She does not covet her daughter-in-law's dowry money, even if her daughter-in-law offers to supplement the family income.
Of course, if Mrs. Wang wants to spend her money on Xu Laosan or buy something special for Xu Laosan, Mrs. Xu will have no control over it.
After all, although they are still a big family, the three brothers have already started their own families, and they can be regarded as small families within the big family. She controls heaven and earth, how can she still control how her daughter-in-law gets along with her son
Furthermore, if the Wang family gives out money, what will happen to the Zhou family and the Li family whose family background is not as good as that of the Wang family? If you don't pay money, will your status in this family be lower than that of the Wang family
For the sake of the peaceful atmosphere in this home, Mrs. Xu is extremely principled.
Besides, if the money in the family is not enough, it is because the man who is the first person in the family is not capable.
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The days passed like this day by day.
Old Xu's family is getting richer and richer, and Mrs. Xu's face is rosy. And her three daughters-in-law are gradually showing signs of pregnancy, especially Wang, who is already sure that they are twins, and her belly is already as big as that of Mrs. Xu.
Fortunately, Old Xu's family bought a lot of fabric and cotton before winter, otherwise, the winter clothes for these four big-bellied women would be a problem.
At noon that day, Mr. Xu and Mr. Xu came back from the mountains early. As soon as they arrived at the door of their home, they saw a carriage driving towards the door of their courtyard.
The two brothers knocked on the courtyard door, put down the prey, and called Mr. Xu out.
"Dad, it seems he is coming to our house!"
Xu Laoer spoke in a muffled voice.
Mr. Xu slapped him: "You didn't come to our house, why did you call me out?"
"It seems so!" Xu Laoer touched his head and felt that he had indeed said nonsense. (End of chapter)