Before Zhang Xiaobao could continue to belittle her family, Wang Juan made up her mind. "Don't criticize my family. I've made up my mind. I'll go. What's with the mindset of a farmer? This is called the spirit of drawing one's sword."
"Then let's go. Let Steward Zhang follow us. Let's see if we can buy some horses there. Mare's milk is also fine. We can buy it locally, make it into cheese, and ship it back to the children. We can also make dishes. In the early stage, we need to cultivate the habit of eating these things."
Zhang Xiaobao didn't care if he went or not. He was just going to have fun there. He was fine with going out to take a look. He wasn't dissatisfied with Wang Juan's father. Everyone had different ideas. He couldn't arrange everyone around him according to his and Wang Juan's ideas.
In the future, he had to get his mother to tell Wang Juan's mother some stories and indirectly teach Wang Juan's father not to always want to stand out. Even if almost everyone had this idea, it was best to suppress it as much as possible. The two families should communicate more frequently. When the time came, they could discuss together if they had any ideas.
"Well, then let's prepare. It will be over in a few days. I heard that this time, it will take a long time, ten days for the big ones and three days for the small ones. Let's reminisce about the past at that time. Tell my family about this decision. My mother is worried about the two of us. My mother is better. I don't know what my father is thinking all day."
Seeing that Zhang Xiaobao also supported her, Wang Juan understood that Zhang Xiaobao understood her. She couldn't change her father, let alone teach him. She could only try her best to influence him. Thinking of influence, she touched Zhang Xiaobao and asked,
"Xiao Bao, help me think of a good way to make my father more stable. It's a small matter now. If something big happens in the future, he will die."
"I've already thought about it. I'll follow the madam's strategy. Let my mother often tell your mother about the things that happened because of not being stable. There are many such stories. Just ask my father." Zhang Xiaobao said what he just thought.
Wang Juan was not satisfied. "How slow would that be? I want to be fast. I want to grow up quickly."
"Then we can only let him interact with some steady people. After watching them for a long time, he will naturally learn. Let your father go out and interact more with those kinds of people. Send Song Jinggong to follow by his side so that he won't suffer too much. It's not a big deal to suffer a small loss. It's better to suffer more."
This time, Zhang Xiaobao came up with a method that he supported the most. It was also the most effective method. It was just like how if an adult wanted their child to walk more steadily, they could only make the child fall more often. There was nothing faster than this.
"You've worked hard, Xiao Bao. You still have to worry about my family." Wang Juan cupped her chin in her hand and thanked him.
"No, this is not called hard work. This is called happiness. When you can do your best for a family, you should feel the things in the process. Whether it is sweet or painful, it is happiness."
Zhang Xiaobao said with emotion. He had never felt sad about this kind of thing.
"Yes, happiness. It's really happiness. Xiao Bao, you are so kind. Hurry up and prepare. If you don't have it, get someone to do it immediately. Since it's survival in the wild, then it has to look like a survival in the wild."
Wang Juan pinched Zhang Xiaobao's face as a reward. She began to think about what to bring there. She and Zhang Xiaobao each had a sharp needle in their sleeves. In addition to this, they also needed a small shovel that could be used to dig the soil, a blanket, a hat to block the sun, some prepared medicine, a set of iron bowls, a small knife, rope, salt, a backpack, and flint for starting a fire. They had to find something that could produce sparks with a light touch. Otherwise, she and Zhang Xiaobao would not have enough strength.
Wang Juan listed these things one by one to Zhang Xiaobao. As Zhang Xiaobao listened, he suddenly said, "Get someone to make some small shovels and bowls. They are the things that children play with. When the time comes, we will use them as sponsors. The quality must be good, and they can't hurt the children. Engrave the words Between the Clouds and the Water on them. When the time comes, let someone set up a big business and use this name."
"Good idea. Children will have this idea since they were young, and that is that Between the Clouds and the Water is the best place. Between the Clouds and the Water is also the best thing. We will let the things Between the Clouds and the Water accompany them as they grow up. Then, should we also ask for sponsorship for the restaurant Between the Clouds and the Water?
Find a few cooks Between the Clouds and the Water to cook for them. The ingredients will also be provided by the restaurant Between the Clouds and the Water. We must get this done quickly. Otherwise, when those 'scholars' compete in intelligence, other people will know the benefits of this sponsorship and snatch this business away. "
When Wang Juan heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, she also added. This kind of management method from a child was the best. When she was young, there were many things that she still couldn't forget. For example, when it came to dolls, the first word that came to her mind was "Barbie."
With the decision made, the two began to get busy. The bag had to be specially made. It had to be carried on both shoulders, and there had to be an extra belt around the waist. The fabric had to be strong, and the clothes couldn't be so loose anymore.
Wang Juan's family also sent someone to inform them, asking them to stop arguing. The child had already decided to go. Steward Zhang also personally went to Zhuangzi to look for Li Xun to discuss the sponsorship. All the needed things would be provided by Between the Clouds and the Water.
After listening to Steward Zhang's words, Li Xun felt a little incredulous. Could it be that the three owners of Between the Clouds and the Water were sick? Otherwise, why would they be willing to pay? Since there was such a good thing, there was no way he would refuse. He was afraid that Between the Clouds and the Water would go back on their word, so he specially asked someone to write a written agreement. Both parties signed it. Now he was relieved.
Steward Zhang was also relieved. It was written on the paper that the items used for the game could only be provided by Between the Clouds and the Water, and no one else was allowed to join in.
After waiting for Steward Zhang to leave happily, Li Xun found the middle-aged man hiding behind the screen and said, "Master, are all the owners of Between the Clouds and the Water stupid? They are actually willing to pay so much money. Look at what he wrote. It's all included. Even the carriage to go there will be provided by Between the Clouds and the Water.
This will be the third time. Thinking about it, there will be a lot of children coming here. Maybe it won't be enough without three or five hundred taels of silver. Look, he wrote that they will take care of all the children's food, and guarantee that it will be good food. In addition, at the end of the day, every child will give out toys and prizes. I really don't understand. "
The middle-aged man listened to Li Xun's words while looking at the words on the paper. He was also puzzled. What was the purpose of giving out so many things? Could it be that it was just to curry favor with Li Xun? A few hundred taels of silver to curry favor? Was it possible?
"No, it can't be that simple. There must be something else that we haven't thought of. It's not a lot of money, but the Little Luoshui River makes them a lot of money every day.
That's right, the Little Luoshui River. I heard that when they bought that place, no one wanted it at all. In the end, when they bought it, they immediately built a pier. There's also the restaurant and other places behind it, which made many people envious and jealous. "
"Master, could it be that they are doing the same thing as the Little Luoshui River? But they didn't ask for anything. No matter how I look at it, they are just giving money away. I think they must be stupid. Just look at how they treat the children on the Zhuangzi. They must like children very much. "
Li Xun suddenly had an idea and said. After saying that, he felt that this was the case, especially when there were two children on the two Zhuangzi. They liked children, so they were willing to give money to them.
"It's not as simple as you think. Let's wait and see. We will understand when the time comes. Zhangjia Zhuangzi is different everywhere." The middle-aged man didn't completely agree with Li Xun's words.
Li Xun didn't refute and nodded. "Okay, let's wait and see. I will go and ask how many people have signed up over there."
*****
The next day, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan prepared everything. They were only waiting for Li Xun to gather all the people and then set off according to the scheduled time.
There was news from the restaurant that more than 30 people had signed up in the past two days. All of them were sent by rich people. As for those who lived far away, they probably hadn't arrived yet. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang's families didn't sign up because it was too long and they were afraid that it would affect their studies. As for the children on the nearby Zhuangzi, only the two main families came to sign up. The other rural children didn't dare to come.
"Why didn't they come?" Wang Juan was puzzled. It was such a good opportunity for the children to play. The parents could eat free food and stay in free tents. They didn't have to spend a single cent. It was a good thing. After the game, they could even get a gift.
"Of course they are scared. Who is Li Xun? The people who came that day saw how rich he was. They thought that with so many rich and powerful people together, if their children were to bump into someone, they couldn't afford to pay for it. How would they have time to send their children to such a distant place? They also don't have time to accompany their children. How much work would that waste? "
At this time, Zhang Xiaobao also understood that the children from poor families wouldn't come. Being poor didn't mean that the parents didn't care about their children. If the children came, the parents would naturally accompany them. That would waste a lot of time.
"Ah? Does that mean that our plan this time has failed? "Wang Juan thought about it and agreed.
"It didn't fail. The purpose was to involve Li Xun. Whether there were children from poor families or not, he would find it interesting. Next time, we will find something else for him to do. Besides, children from poor families don't care much. They run around the village all day long. If we leave them on the mountain, they can find food by themselves. What's the point of training for survival in the wild?"
Zhang Xiaobao didn't have any thoughts of failure. It was fine as long as they achieved their goal.
"Well, then let's get in touch with those rich and powerful people. Let's see how they talk and do things. When the time comes, we can learn from them. I think Li Xun will take the children from Zhuangzi out."
When Wang Juan mentioned Li Xun, she laughed. She could imagine what Li Xun would do.
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