As the weather gradually warmed up, everyone began to sleep on the cool beds in their own courtyards.
Zhang Miaoxin, Zhang Shugen, and Zhang Chengzong did the same. Zhang Chengzong also asked Zhang Miaomiao, Zhang Miaocao, and Zhang Miaoye to sleep outside while he used mugwort to ward off mosquitoes.
Although mugwort could ward off mosquitoes, it was not 100% effective. Zhang Miaomiao also had the physique to attract mosquitoes, so she shook her head repeatedly. She still slept in the house. Because she wanted to talk to her second sister, Zhang Miaoye, about opening the shop, Zhang Miaomiao pulled her into the house after washing up.
Zhang Miaocao saw that his second sister and Third Sister had gone to sleep in the house, so he also ran in with his pillow.
Zhang Miaoxin looked at the three disappearing people and felt a little disappointed. However, when Chen Xiuzhen asked about her family, Zhang Miaoxin's disappointment immediately disappeared without a trace. She told Chen Xiuzhen about it.
When the Third Sister entered the house, Zhang Miaoxin asked, "Third Sister, what do you want to say?"
Zhang Miaomiao pulled Zhang Miaoye to sit down. "Cousin said that someone likes Brother-in-law's culinary skills and wants to invite him to a banquet in October."
Zhang Miaoye was overjoyed. "That's great. Thank you so much, Cousin. You've introduced several businesses this year. "
"Second Sister, have you thought about opening a shop in town or the county?" Zhang Miaomiao asked.
"Open a shop?" Zhang Miaoye frowned. "What about my family if I open a shop?" Her brother-in-law and sister-in-law were both studying, and her mother-in-law was a perennial medicine jar, so she could barely look after the children. The work in the fields fell to Zhang Miaoxin and Li Hu. Li Hu worked as a banquet host in the village. Not only could he earn money, but he could also help his family. If she were to open a shop, she wouldn't be able to handle it alone.
"Of course the family's land is for others to cultivate."
"That won't do. Everything in the city is expensive. What if the business isn't good?" Zhang Miaoxin shook her head. "Besides, if we give the land to them, wouldn't we be the landlord? What if the country finds out? "
Zhang Miaomiao really didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she also understood her second sister's thoughts. Now that the land had only been divided for a few years, everyone treasured the land very much. Zhang Miaomiao asked Zhang Miaoxin to hand over the land to others, which was worse than asking for her life. But Zhang Miaomiao vaguely felt that this was the best time to do business, so she said, "Second sister, it's long past the deadline to go online. Moreover, second sister, do you know how much my cousin's daily income is at the cooperative counter? "
"How much?"
"At least 40 yuan every market day, more if there's time. My cousin's monthly gross income should be about 300 to 400 yuan. Based on half of the profit, it should be more than 100 yuan. "
"So much?" Zhang Miaoye exclaimed. Her family had lived frugally for so many years, but they only managed to save a total of 300 yuan. She didn't expect her cousin to earn so much in a month. Thinking of this, Zhang Miaomiao's heart was a little uneasy.
Zhang Miaomiao nodded. "Look at you working in the fields. How can you earn so much in a month?" She paused and added, "Second brother-in-law's cooking is good, and he's honest. He will definitely be able to open a shop. Second sister, my cousin also revealed that the small restaurant in the town near the river has a daily income of at least 100 yuan, and at least 3000 yuan a month. The profits from the food and beverage business are high. After deducting the rent and labor costs, they can earn at least 1000 yuan. The cost of that restaurant is estimated to be less than 200 yuan. "
The restaurant's business made Zhang Miaoye excited. "Miao Miao, are you serious? Then we should open one in the town? "
Zhang Miaomiao shook her head. "Second sister, if we want to open one, we will open one in the County."
Zhang Miaomiao thought about opening a restaurant in Zhenshan and felt that it was not as good as opening one in the County. There are more than 10 restaurants in the town, and each restaurant is doing about the same business. The good business of the restaurant near the river should be due to its location. It is the place where you can take a boat from the river, and those going to the County will pass by there. There is a lot of people there. The other restaurants should not have as good business as the one near the river. It will be difficult for her second sister to open another restaurant. After all, the other restaurants are familiar with the business and have a certain source of customers, but the new restaurant does not.
"If the County opens one, then the cost will increase again. We are not familiar with the people and the place. Can we do it? "Zhang Miaoye is worried. In terms of capital, Zhang Miaoye can't use much. After all, her mother-in-law takes medicine all year round, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law have to spend. Her two children have to go to school. The money is for emergencies.
"Second sister, we can discuss the details after I go to the County. There are more people in the County than in the town, so the business will be better. " Zhang Miaomiao has never done business before, so she encouraged her. "Moreover, I believe in brother-in-law's cooking." Seeing that Zhang Miaoye is still frowning, she said, "Don't worry about the capital. I have it here."
Zhang Miaoye is confused. "How do you have the money?" If opening a restaurant in the town costs 200 yuan, then it will probably be double the price in the County.
Before Zhang Miaomiao can say anything, Zhang Miaocao said, "Second sister, Third Sister wrote a book and got a lot of royalties."
Zhang Miaoye is happy for Zhang Miaomiao. "Really? Third Sister, how much is the royalties? "
Zhang Miaomiao smiled embarrassedly. When Zhang Miaoye asked, she stretched out her hand.
Zhang Miaoye guessed, "50 yuan?"
Zhang Miaomiao purposely pouted. "Second sister, are you looking down on me?"
Zhang Miaoye said in disbelief, "Could it be 500 yuan?"
Zhang Miaomiao smiled and nodded.
Zhang Miaoye hugged Zhang Miaomiao. "Ah, my sister is amazing."
In the courtyard, Chen Xiuzhen was sleeping soundly. She was woken up by Zhang Miaoye's scream. She said angrily, "Second brother, are you crazy?"
Zhang Miaoye is too happy to take her mother's anger to heart. She said softly, "Miao Miao, you are amazing. What novel did you write? "Zhang Miaoye did not read much. She only knows some common words, but she is not really blind.
Zhang Miaomiao let Zhang Miaoye and Zhang Miaocao lie on the bed and told her story softly.
When Zhang Miaomiao finished telling her story, Zhang Miaoye and Zhang Miaocao were completely stunned.
Zhang Miaoye said, "This man is really annoying at first. Fortunately, he reflected on it and felt that his wife is really good to him."
Zhang Miaocao came back to his senses. "Third Sister, did you really get reborn?"
Zhang Miaomiao said, "I don't know. I don't think so. It's just a dream. "
After the Third Sister talked for a while, she slowly fell asleep.
The next day was another busy day. However, a third of the corn in the house has been cut.
However, when Zhang Chenghua and Qiao Chunhua saw the old couple helping the eldest, they were instantly unhappy. Qiao Chunhua scolded them sarcastically. This time, Zhang Chenghua didn't stop her. He just watched as Qiao Chunhua scolded them indirectly.
Zhang Chuanhe thought about it. The next day, he brought Qian Dahua to help his second brother's family for a day.
Qian Dahua was initially unhappy, but Zhang Chuanhe said earnestly, "The two of us are old. We're not young anymore. We still have to coax our two sons in the future. "
"Coax them? Dream on," Qian Dahua said stubbornly.
Zhang Chuanhe sighed. "Honey, I know I'm making things difficult for you. But the children have long stopped listening to us. Now is the time when we need them. If you can suppress them, then so be it. "
Qian Dahua was speechless.
It was hard for her to accept this fact, but deep down, she knew that she had to compromise. Qian Dahua couldn't help but think of many things that happened when she was young. As she thought about it, Qian Dahua suddenly realized that many of her misfortunes were caused by the eldest brother's third daughter. She immediately said, "If it wasn't for the eldest brother's third daughter, the eldest brother wouldn't have fallen out with us. It was also because of her that the eldest grandson, Shu Rong, was under so much pressure. In the end, he plagiarized and was expelled from school. If he wasn't expelled, he wouldn't be in the county and be arrested for committing a crime. Back then, I said that we shouldn't … "
"Shut up." Zhang Chuanhe interrupted Qian Dahua and said sternly, "Miao Miao is already a university student and has been assigned to teach in the county's middle school. This is a very respectable job and also the pride of the Zhang family. Don't let me hear you say anything bad about her in the future. " After a pause, he said coldly, "Shu Rong has been spoiled by you and Second Brother's family. He's blaming others for his own failures."
Qian Dahua was so angry that she almost fainted. The old man was actually speaking up for someone else. Her face was full of disbelief.
Zhang Chuanhe also realized that his words were a little harsh and explained, "I know that you don't have a good relationship with Miao Miao, but she's our granddaughter after all. It might not be too late to make up for it later. I'm also doing this for you. The third daughter has been clever since she was a child. Ever since the eldest brother separated from the family, he has valued the third daughter more. If the two of us want to spend our remaining years in peace, we have to maintain a good relationship with the eldest brother's family. "After a pause, he asked," Don't tell me you still want to rely on Second Brother? "
Qian Dahua shook her head like a rattle drum. When Second Brother's wife pointed at the mulberry tree and scolded the locust tree, Second Brother was as indifferent as a block of wood. Qian Dahua thought about how the child he had brought up had treated him like this, and was overcome with sorrow. He began to sob.
Zhang Chuanhe didn't want his wife to be sad, so he said, "Eldest Brother is an honest person and doesn't hold grudges. If you treat Eldest Brother well in the future, we should be able to improve our relationship. As for Treeroot, you can spoil him, but don't interfere with Eldest Brother's education. "
Qian Dahua wiped her tears, "I knew it. You still blame me."
Zhang Chuanhe sighed, "Blame you for what? There are also grandsons in the village who are spoiled, but I didn't see them being spoiled into a prodigal son. In the end, they were caught stealing and fighting. I told you not to care about Treeroot because I don't want Eldest Brother to blame you if Treeroot doesn't grow up to be useful in the future. "
Qian Dahua thought about the scene when Second Brother's wife caught her and scolded her. She suddenly shivered and nodded hurriedly.
Perhaps Zhang Chuanhe's persuasion was effective. Qian Dahua's temperament was much more restrained. She was really kind to Zhang Miaomiao's family. Zhang Miaomiao was puzzled for a few days. Seeing that Qian Dahua didn't do anything, she put the matter to the back of her mind.
After the corn was harvested, it was time for Zhang Miaomiao to go to the county.
There were two ways to go from Tongxiang to Pingyao County: by water and by land. The boat ticket was cheap, only two cents. The road ticket was twice as expensive, costing forty cents. However, the road ticket only took forty minutes, while the water ticket took one and a half hours.
Zhang Miaomiao was seasick. So, other than the first time she went to school, she took a boat to save money. After that, she took a car for most of her trips.
Early in the morning, Zhang Miaomiao ate breakfast and went to town with Second Sister with a simple backpack. After parting ways at the entrance of the town, Second Sister Zhang Miaoye's family went through the town to return to the village, while Zhang Miaomiao went to the bus station in town.
Hearing that the bus station in town was controlled by Qin Shan, Zhang Miaomiao looked around the bus station but didn't see Qin Shan.
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