After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, she became the favorite of the Beijing group

Gu Mingda understood very well that it was not about money, but it was actually about money.

When Mrs. Gu heard this, she hesitated and said, "Second brother, maybe you just lack some luck in the exam. I dreamed last night that you fell into a pit, it was dark, and you couldn't get up for a long time. Otherwise, you might as well not take the exam. You can open a private school in the village, or find a job as an accountant in the county."

The third brother Gu also echoed, "Yes, second brother, you have a quick mind and know many people in the county. It must not be difficult to find a job."

Seeing that almost everyone in the family opposed it, Gu Mingda insisted, "Mom, even if you don't take the exam, you have to wait until you pass the exam to become a scholar, and you can exempt our family from taxes on a few acres of land."

"But...that dream..." Mrs. Gu was still hesitant. She was also afraid that something really happened to her second son.

But Dad Gu suddenly said, "Take the exam...take the top scholar! We want a top scholar in our family! "

Gu Mingda smiled and said, "Changing the family status is also the obsession of several generations of our Gu family. Mother, since I have chosen this path, if I study hard for many years and still get nothing, I will not be willing to do so. "

Zhang Yunniang stood behind her husband at this time, silently expressing her support.

Old Lady Gu looked at her husband, then at the other two sons, and said, "Then try this last time. If there is still an accident before the exam, then mother will not let you continue to take the exam. "

Gu Mingda smiled and nodded. He took out the book he bought at the Zheng family's stall and said, "Today in the county, there is an unexpected gain."

The whole family looked at the book and didn't understand.

Gu Mingda explained, "This is a travel note written by a son of the Zheng family. It records in detail how to make tofu."

Making tofu seems simple, but in fact there are only a few tofu sellers in a county, because each family holds the secret recipe firmly in their hands.

When Old Lady Gu heard this, her eyes really lit up and asked, "Really? If our family can learn how to make tofu, we can have a stable income in the future. "

The people in the other two rooms were also very happy at this time, after all, no one would complain about having too much money.

"Mom, before I take the exam, I will try my best to teach you what I have learned from the book." Gu Mingda promised.

After Zhang Yunniang coaxed the three children to sleep, she just climbed onto the bed and fell into a warm embrace.

"If the family can sell tofu in the future, we can also make some money for you to go to the capital city to take the exam." Zhang Yunniang said softly, she was still worried that her husband would lack money for the exam.

The tofu recipe was taken out by her husband, and Zhang Yunniang felt that her family would definitely get a part of the money.

Gu Mingda gently stroked his wife's hair and said, "I don't plan to take the money from selling tofu. I want to find a way to make a living for the family so that my eldest brother and sister-in-law don't have to stare at our money every day."

Although Zhang Yunniang was surprised to hear this, she didn't argue with her husband, but asked, "What about you taking the exam? ”

When we got to the city, not to mention the food and accommodation, the guarantee silver for finding a student to guarantee the child would cost more than ten taels. No matter how you calculate it, the second house is not rich enough now.

Gu Mingda lowered his voice and said, "I checked it. The black turtle bought from the Zheng family stall was painted with black paint on the outside and gold inside."

"Ah!" Zhang Yunniang just screamed and immediately covered her mouth.

Gu Mingda didn't keep it a secret and said directly, "At least ten taels of gold."

Ten taels of gold can be exchanged for about one hundred taels of silver. This money is enough for Gu Mingda to take the exam.

Zhang Yunniang felt relieved and said, "Thanks to Niuniu, with this money, we don't have to worry about the money for tofu at home."

Gu Mingda also said, "Yes, who would have thought that a five-year-old child could have such a dream. I will embezzle the gold this time and give it to her when she gets married in the future. "

Zhang Yunniang wanted to say that the family didn't need to calculate so clearly, but she knew her husband too well and knew that with his pride, he would not do anything to take advantage of the children.

The next morning, Zhang Yunniang avoided other people in the family and told the three children: "Don't tell others about Niuniu's dream, remember?"

Gu Yan nodded vigorously, and Gu Zhao seemed to understand.

After sending the two brothers away, Niuniu asked: "Mom, is it a bad thing that I dream?"

Zhang Yunniang hurriedly shook her head and said: "How could it be, Niuniu is the little lucky star of the family, and I am afraid that others will snatch Niuniu from my arms, so I can't tell others about my dreams, understand?"

Niuniu nodded happily, and her stomach suddenly growled.

Niuniu was not full for breakfast, and wanted to get a second bowl, but she saw the murderous eyes of Aunt San, and she didn't dare to continue eating.

"Are you hungry? "

Niuniu nodded shyly.

Zhang Yunniang opened the locked cabinet and took out a piece of cake wrapped in oil paper: "Eat it."

Niuniu hesitated and didn't dare to take it.

Zhang Yunniang frowned and said: "Why are you being polite to your mother? Since your mother gave it to you, you should take it. I won't eat one more bite and make the family poor."

Niuniu took it with a smile and ate it in small bites. The cake was white, soft and sweet. This was a good thing she could never dream of eating in Zhang's house.

To make tofu, you need a stone mill. There is an idle millstone in a family at the entrance of the village. It's OK to borrow it for the first time.

Old Mrs. Gu is a very decisive person. The next day, she brought a bag of soybeans to grind into pulp.

The first time the Gu family made tofu, it was well formed. Except for the sour taste, there were almost no shortcomings.

"Make it again tomorrow. As long as it's not so sore by then, you can sell it for money." Mrs. Gu said happily.

"Mom, we don't know how many people in the village want to buy. Let's make less. If we can't sell it in the village, we can send it to the town to sell."

Gu Mingda said this because he was afraid that if he had too much stock, he would be unable to sell it and would spoil it, thus wasting his own beans.

Mrs. Gu nodded and said, "Don't worry, I know everything."

Gu Mingda helped set the price for Gujia Tofu. If it is sold out normally, there will be about 30% gross profit.

"Mom, it's hard to sell today's tofu because it's sour. Our family can't finish it, and it will go bad if left for a long time. Can I send a piece back to my parents' house tomorrow?" Chen Chunhua asked proactively.

Mrs. Gu hesitated for a moment, but still nodded and said, "Just give me three yuan. Later, Gu Jin wants to learn carpentry from your brother, so we can't save the money."

Chen Chunhua's younger brother is a carpenter, and people from all over the country come to him to build furniture.

The youngest son of the Dafang couple, Gu Jin, is very popular with his brother-in-law. It has been discussed before that when Gu Jin turns twelve years old, he will become a carpentry apprentice. Gu Jin will probably become his brother-in-law's son-in-law in the future.

When Liu Erni saw that her sister-in-law could give gifts to her parents' house, she immediately said, "Mom, let me give three yuan back to my parents' house as well!"

Mrs. Gu instantly darkened her face and said, "How many times have you gone to your parents' house to pick up gifts over the years? You are not allowed to give them away!"

Previously, the two sisters-in-law were affectionate and affectionate when they were talking bad things about the second wife together. Now that she saw Liu Erni deflated, Chen Chunhua was happier than the others. She said proudly: "Third brother and sister, if your brother can help his son to do some crafts, Mom will definitely not stop you from taking the tofu back."

Zhang Yuniang was not involved in this matter from beginning to end. After all, her biological brother was Zhang Guangzong, and she was not happy to give tofu to her stepmother.

Early the next morning, Liu Erni got up at dawn. It was her turn to make breakfast today.

Liu Erni took a look at how much tofu was left in the kitchen, took out two pieces, put one on the stove, and quietly stuffed the other into the basket at her feet, and then grabbed a handful of green vegetables to cover the tofu.

The Gu family was very busy. After breakfast, those who needed to go to the fields and those who needed to grind tofu went to the entrance of the village to grind soy milk.

Seeing that there was no one at home, Liu Erni quietly went out with the basket and went to her parents' house in the east of the village.

"Er Ni is back!" Mother Liu was so happy to see her daughter back.

Liu Erni also enjoys the feeling of being valued by her mother.

"Second sister, what good things did you bring back this time?" The sister-in-law came over to pick at Liu Erni's vegetable basket.

Inside the basket were a handful of vegetables, a piece of tofu, and three eggs.

These three eggs were found by Liu Erni in the chicken coop while Gu's family was not paying attention.

Liu's mother praised: "We Ernie are still capable. Of the three girls, you are the best to your brother!"

But my sister-in-law clicked her tongue and said, "This morning when I was washing clothes by the river, I saw Chen Chunhua. When she met everyone, she said that her mother-in-law gave her three pieces of tofu to send to her parents' house. Second sister, what are you doing? I just brought one piece back.”

When Liu's mother heard this, she immediately stared at the second daughter with suspicion and asked, "It's the daughter-in-law who returns to her parents' home. Is it your mother-in-law who treats her differently, or did you swallow two pieces of tofu?"

Liu Erni's mouth suddenly filled with bitterness. She had stolen such a piece of tofu from the kitchen. How could she find two more pieces?

"I... I got it from the kitchen myself. My mother-in-law didn't give me the tofu..." Liu Erni said, shrinking her neck.

Mother Liu immediately yelled: "What a good old lady! She looks down on our Liu family! Damn you!"

Mother Liu only dared to scold her at home. After all, Mrs. Gu was very capable of fighting. If she really wanted to run and cause trouble, someone might take back this piece of tofu.

Liu Erni said: "Chen Chunhua's mother-in-law's brother will teach Gu Jin how to do carpentry in the future, so my mother-in-law will always think about anything good."

Mother Liu didn't need her daughter-in-law to provoke her. She immediately jumped up and said, "What do you mean? Are you blaming us for holding you back? Didn't you benefit your husband's family?"

Liu Erni said hurriedly: "Mom, that's not what I meant..."

As she had done countless times in the past, Mother Liu casually accused her daughter: "Does your mother-in-law dislike us? She doesn't like you. Why are you useless? Unlike Chen Chunhua, who can please your mother-in-law and cause trouble." We are also embarrassed by you!"

Liu Erni also apologized to her mother like she had done countless times in the past: "It's me who's useless...it's me who's useless..."

The sister-in-law whispered from the side: "Mom, I heard from people in the village that the Gu family got a recipe for making tofu from somewhere."

Mother Liu's eyes suddenly lit up, she grabbed her daughter's hand and said, "You have seen what's going on in our family now. We don't have much land, unlike your Gu family, which has a big business. How thin are your nephews and nieces? You have a younger brother who hasn’t married yet! You, the elder sister, have to think of something for him."

Liu's mother has seven children in total, three daughters and four sons. Currently, one son is still unmarried.

"What can I do? I secretly sent back all the private money my husband and I saved. Isn't that enough?" Liu Erni was also a little helpless.

Liu's mother said: "The money you have saved is enough! Their old Gu family is not short of money, but our Liu family is short of a good craft to make money!"

Liu Erni understood. I was asking her for a tofu recipe.