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Chapter 127: A Surprise from the Niece
Chapter 127: A Surprise from the Niece
The Zhang Family Home.
In the living room, Zhang Xiuping was trying to persuade her father. She had married into the Deng family and was now living a "luxurious" life she had never dared to dream of before. But she knew all too well the conditions of her birth family, having lived there for nineteen years.
Now that her father-in-law had shown her brothers a path out of poverty, she naturally didn’t want her father to hesitate and miss this opportunity to turn their fortunes around.
Hearing his daughter’s words, Zhang Zhenfa pondered for a moment, then turned to his son-in-law, who was sitting beside him, and asked, “Yuntai, what do you think?”
Deng Yuntai, who trusted his father’s judgment, replied, “I agree with buying the house. Even if we don’t use it for business, we can always sell it later. As for the bicycle, I think it’s essential. Running a business without a bicycle is just not practical.”
Seeing that both his daughter and son-in-law were in favor, Zhang Zhenfa no longer hesitated. He nodded and said, “Alright, we’ll buy the small house after the New Year. As for the bicycle, I’ll ask around and see if we can find a used one to use for now. If the business starts making money, we can buy a new one later.”
Zhang Shougou and Zhang Shoumin, the brothers, perked up at this. They had long wanted to start a business, but they had no money and were reluctant to take out a loan. They had to convince their father to support them.
Their father had always been cautious, never able to make up his mind. But now, with their sister and brother-in-law’s help, he had made a decision with just a few simple words.
Zhang Dage and Zhang Erge, who were busy in the kitchen, were also secretly pleased. Though they were just housewives with no great foresight, they understood that if the family continued to rely solely on farming, they would never escape poverty.
They weren’t sure if opening a store in Longtan Market would make money, but they knew it was a way out. As long as they seized the opportunity, they could change their fate.
Seeing that her father had agreed, Zhang Xiuping didn’t say anything more.
Soon, Zhang’s mother brought out the steamed rice cakes, sweet cakes, and other treats, and then began to prepare the chicken and other dishes with her two daughters-in-law.
In the past, Zhang Xiuping would have helped, but now she was a guest, not a family member. It wouldn’t be appropriate for her to rush to help, so she stayed to chat and drink tea with her father and brothers.
...
Shenshuitian Village.
Deng Changfu was also drinking tea and chatting with his father-in-law, Guan Dewei. The table was set with various steamed rice cakes and snacks like candies, cookies, and sunflower seeds.
“Afu, have you finished clearing the lychee orchard?” Guan Dewei asked.
Deng Changfu nodded. “We just managed to finish it before the New Year. The holes for the trees are all dug, and we can bring the lychee saplings to plant after the New Year.”
Guan Dewei advised, “Your Uncle Jiu knows more about lychee planting than we do. You should learn from him. When he brings the saplings to plant, we’ll do the same.”
Deng Changfu smiled. “I’ve already talked to Uncle Jiu. We’ll hire a truck together to bring the saplings back.”
Guan Dewei nodded, then turned to his daughter. “Yongying, how are you feeling?”
Guan Yongying, who was four months pregnant but not yet showing, smiled at her father’s concern. “Dad, I’m feeling great. I’m eating well and sleeping soundly.”
Guan Dewei said, “Now that you’re pregnant, you need to take extra care of yourself. Don’t do any heavy work, and be careful when you walk.”
Guan Yongying laughed. “I know, Dad. I’m not even allowed to help with the cooking, let alone heavy work. And I’m being very careful when I walk.”
Seeing the smile on his daughter's face, Guan Dewei felt a great sense of relief and contentment. His daughter had been married to Deng Changfu for half a year, and Guan Dewei had long seen the true character of the Deng family. He couldn't help but admire his uncle's keen eye for people; the match he had arranged for his daughter was indeed a good one.
...
In Duodong Village, Deng Changwang was also enjoying some tea and rice cakes with his father-in-law, Dai Chunqing, and his brother-in-law, Dai Zongze. Meanwhile, throughout the entire county of Bobai, countless sons-in-law were undergoing their annual "review" by their in-laws.
...
In this era, visiting relatives usually meant arriving in the morning, around ten o'clock. They would enjoy some rice cakes and tea, then have lunch together. By the time lunch was over, it was around two in the afternoon, and it was time to head back home. Of course, if the journey was long and they had planned to stay overnight, that was a different story. Generally, except for new sons-in-law, relatives who lived nearby wouldn't stay the night.
After lunch, Deng Shirong's two brothers-in-law left with their families. Seeing this, the third sister, Deng Shilan, also prepared to leave. However, before they departed, she asked Deng Shirong, "Younger brother, you mentioned that after planting lychee trees on Lychee Mountain, you would need someone to help manage it. Have you found anyone yet?"
Deng Shirong replied, "I haven't decided yet."
Deng Shilan suggested, "What about Ah Hu?"
Deng Shirong looked at his nephew, Jiang Dewhu, and said, "Ah Hu, everyone is getting into farming and animal husbandry these days. If you join in, you might earn more than helping me manage Lychee Mountain. Have you thought about it?"
Before Jiang Dewhu could answer, his wife, Bu Dafang, interjected, "Q Gong, what does he know about animal husbandry? He hasn't even fed a chicken at home. As for planting, we don't have much land, so we can't grow many fruit trees. It's better for him to help you!"
Jiang Dewhu nodded in agreement, "Q Gong, what Ah Fang said is true!"
Deng Shirong said, "I have no problem with you helping me. You can eat here, and I'll pay you 30 yuan a month. But what about your family's fields? Who will farm them?"
Bu Dafang replied, "Q Gong, I can manage it. I can have him help with planting and harvesting when needed."
"No, you have to take care of the children and farm the land. That's too much for you!"
Deng Shirong shook his head and said, "How about this? You can lend your family's fields to someone else and receive a share of the harvest each year. You can leave the children with your mother-in-law or your younger sister-in-law. If they're unwilling, you can offer some compensation. Then, you and your husband can come and help me manage Lychee Mountain. I'll pay you both 60 yuan a month."
Bu Dafang's eyes lit up with surprise, "Q Gong, are you serious?"
Deng Shirong smiled, "Of course, I am. Do you think I would let you struggle so much in your in-laws' home?"
Hearing this, Jiang Dewhu couldn't help but look ashamed.
Deng Shilan interjected, "Younger brother, that's too much money, and managing Lychee Mountain doesn't require much work. One person would be enough. Hiring two people would just increase your burden."
Sighing, Deng Shirong thought, _The subscriptions are much lower than I expected. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and supported me. I can't list all your names, but I truly appreciate every comment, vote, and donation. Your support gives me the hope and motivation to continue. Thank you all!_
(End of Chapter)
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