Chapter 100: The opening of the new store
When hearing Yunshi praising Wei Ruo, Wei Qingwan involuntarily tightened her fists.
Now both her father and mother feel that her sister is better than her.
Wei Qingwan followed Yun's words and said casually: "Yes, if only sister had told us earlier."
Hearing this, Yun's expression froze slightly.
She didn't know that the eldest daughter's rice seeds were useful, but the eldest daughter herself should know.
However, this idea only stayed in Yun's mind for a while. She soon thought that when she came back to pick up her eldest daughter, their early rice was already being planted.
"It shouldn't be Ruo'er's fault. I remember that when she came back, the fields were already planting rice. When she told me that she wanted me to change rice seeds, I probably wouldn't have believed her right away," said Yun.
Yun still remembers this matter clearly. When her daughter first said that she wanted to improve the land in the south of the city, she was still opposed to it. She didn't believe that her eldest daughter really had this ability.
"Yes...yes, my daughter almost forgot. It turns out that my sister came back at that time. I forgot about it." Wei Qingwan's face was busy with agreement.
Just when Yun was worried about food, things from Zhongyi's Mansion in the capital arrived.
It was a gift from the old uncle and Wei Mingting's two elder brothers to congratulate Wei Mingting on his promotion.
Among them were several cartloads of rice. The water route in the first half was faster, but the land route after passing Hangzhou delayed a lot of time, so it was not delivered until today.
Yun was overjoyed when she saw the carts full of things.
Although Yun's mentality is also clear, the reason why her father-in-law and her two brothers are so enthusiastic must be because her husband has been promoted. He is the only serious official in Zhongyi's house now, and he is almost relied on by Zhongyi's house.
But it has to be said that this part of the food is her urgent need.
In addition to food, Uncle Zhongyi's residence also sent some cloth and jewelry, which were given by the old uncle and the old lady.
"Third Madam, these are given to the eldest lady by the old uncle and the old lady."
The person who came to give the gifts specifically explained.
"Okay." As Yun agreed, she looked at Wei Qingwan beside her, with concern in her eyes.
Wei Qingwan's face turned a little pale, but she forced a smile in the face of Yun's concerned gaze.
But her smile made Yun feel even more pity.
Before Mrs. Yun opened her mouth to talk about this matter, Wei Qingwan took the lead and said, "Mom, my daughter is fine. My sister has just returned home. My grandparents should pay more attention to my sister." Hearing her daughter's sensible words, Mrs. Yun felt very happy
. It's getting heavier.
Mrs. Yun glanced at the cloth and jewelry in front of her, and her heart swayed for a while, and then said: "Wanwan, when the house is more affluent next time, mother will buy some for you." In her heart, Mrs. Yun really wanted to give some to others
. Wei Qingwan's, but she still has a trace of reason. These cloths and jewelry are different from the ornaments last time. These things have to be worn out.
They will still return to the capital in the future. When the time comes, their parents-in-law will not be happy if they know that she secretly gave these things that she named for the eldest daughter to the second daughter.
No matter how much Yun wanted to take care of her second daughter, she would not dare to go against her parents-in-law.
Hearing Yunshi's words, Wei Qingwan was stunned and looked at Yunshi blankly.
"What's wrong with Wanwan?" Mrs. Yun looked at Wei Qingwan doubtfully.
"It's okay, mother, I'm okay..." Wei Qingwan immediately came to her senses and repeatedly emphasized that she was okay. "Well, it's fine." Yun didn't think much about it. She knew Wanwan's temperament. It was inevitable that her grandparents' attitude would make her a little sad, but she definitely wouldn't have other thoughts.
After thinking for a while, Mrs. Yun said again: "Mom, there is a set of pearl hair and facial hair there. I planned to give it to you when you grow hairpins, but now I plan to give it to you first and wear it gracefully when I go to Fucheng."
Yunshi is thinking this way not only because of today's matter, but also because of Yun Jintan's matter. She didn't want Wanwan to feel too wronged, nor did she want Wanwan to be dressed much worse than her eldest daughter when she went to Fucheng. .
"No, no, my daughter won't need it. She still has some reputation, so I'll keep it for myself." Wei Qingwan quickly refused.
"It's useful. You are my mother's daughter. From now on, my mother's things will belong to you and Ruo'er." Yun said with relief.
"Then... then my daughter thanked her mother." Wei Qingwan did not refuse anymore, but said with a shy expression of gratitude.
"Silly boy, say thank you to mother. Let's go and follow mother to the house."
Mrs. Yun took Wei Qingwan's hand and walked towards her house, preparing to hand over the set of pearls to Wei Qingwan now.
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The things designated by Uncle Zhongyi’s house to be given to Wei Ruo were sent to Tingsongyuan.
The box this time was not big, but the items were much more valuable than the bronze ornaments given the first time.
"Miss, here is a set of gold jewelry! There are also some jade jewelry, they all look valuable." Xiumei said in surprise.
Wei Ruo was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that Uncle Zhongyi actually gave him some valuable jewelry.
Although those cloths are not as valuable as cloud brocade, there is a whole box, and they are also made of satin, so the price is not cheap.
"Sure enough, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. No matter how the Zhongyi Mansion declines, it still has some foundation after all." Wei Ruo muttered.
What makes Wei Ruo curious is why the old uncle and the old lady gave him such expensive things. This has never happened in the original work.
After thinking about it, the difference from the original work is that her achievements in the south of the city brought benefits to the Wei family.
Therefore, the two elderly people did not completely cherish her granddaughter, who they had not yet met. Their actions were more based on family interests.
But this is good, at least real money is given, which is what Wei Ruo likes very much.
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For several days, the long-term workers in Xiaoyangshan were busy harvesting sweet potatoes, and several warehouses purchased in advance were filled to the brim.
The production of dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato chips was immediately put on the agenda.
Following Wei Ruo's instructions, the wet nurse specially selected women from poor families to learn how to make dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato slices, and then gave them the work of making a large number of dried sweet potatoes.
Each person is paid five cents per day as wages plus a large sweet potato per person.
This income is not high, but for village women who have trouble eating, it is a very good job. At least it can prevent them from going hungry, and the work intensity is not very high, so they can do it.
At the same time, next to Sibaozhai, a food shop opened bustlingly.
The name of the shop is very simple and straightforward: Xu Ji Liang Shop.
The store mainly sells grains - rice and sweet potatoes, as well as fresh and dried mushrooms.
Some dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato chips are also sold, and the prices are the same as those sold in preserved fruit shops.
(End of chapter)