I became the male protagonist's wife who died young, and I became a hero by eating melons

Ji Xiaoxi woke up at dawn.

Lu Jingchuan was no longer in bed. He usually got up very early. Even though his legs were injured and he couldn't exert force, he still insisted on getting up early every day to exercise.

Ji Xiaoxi reached out and touched her son's hair, then got up, changed her clothes and went out.

By now, almost everyone in the house was up.

Shen Jiao winked at Ji Xiaoxi, which was a secret signal.

Finish your breakfast quickly and go out early.

Sun Xuexiang glanced in the direction of the two of them and didn't say much.

She could guess roughly what they were doing, even if she couldn't guess everything, as they were together day and night.

It's just about making money, but they have to hide this from her, as if she will steal their business.

She complained to Lu Jingguo in the evening.

But Lu Jingguo still said the same old thing: don't envy others.

As Sun Xuexiang continued to complain, Lu Jingguo said a few more words.

"Xiaoxi, since she can get the second brother to join, she will definitely not leave behind other people in the family. She didn't call us now, which means she doesn't completely trust us. You should know what your attitude towards Xiaoxi is usually. If you were her, would you feel comfortable telling her about the money-making job?"

Sun Xuexiang’s inherent thinking has always been that since the family has not been divided, the money earned should be used by the whole family, or the whole family should be encouraged to make money together.

But that was for other people. If she worked hard to earn money and had to give it away to people who did nothing, she would not be willing to accept that.

The Lu family seems to be the type of people who keep the money they earn, and my mother-in-law doesn't ask everyone to hand over the money, just a portion of the living expenses.

This lifestyle is different from the one she had at her mother's house, where her mother wanted to keep all the family's money in her hands.

When she first got married, she was a little complacent, thinking that she would have more money to spend flexibly and would not have to worry about her mother-in-law's mood all day.

But looking at the second son's family, it was obvious that they lived better off than theirs, and they could buy delicious snacks for the children from time to time.

Although the man in the fourth family was not at home, Ji Xiaoxi did not have to do anything. She was considered a hero just for giving birth to a son.

Her jealousy grew wildly, and she became a person who loved to complain.

Little did she know that her current life was already envied by many people.

Lu Jingguo knew that his wife's mind could not be changed in a short time. If she envied Xiaoxi for doing business with the second brother's family, she would have to gain Xiaoxi's trust herself.

He would not use his status as the eldest brother to morally blackmail them into making money with him.

To be honest, Lu Jingguo feels that life is pretty good now.

His family is harmonious and there is occasionally meat on the dinner table. He is quite satisfied with this kind of life.

When it comes to doing business, he doesn't have the courage and brains of the second brother.

No one has as many ideas as Xiaoxi.

They didn't ask him to join, and he had no idea at all.

We are all family, and he definitely hopes for the best for his family. No matter who makes money in the end, the beneficiary will definitely be this big family.

After Ji Xiaoxi and Shen Jiao finished their breakfast, they each took several dozen kilograms of peanut candy, put them in a backpack and set off.

When she arrived at the staff quarters, she grabbed a handful of peanuts as usual and handed them to the security guard.

The old man happily ran to call for help.

Ji Hehua was not as happy as last time when she saw Ji Xiaoxi. She had a faint look of sadness on her face. She just forced a smile when she saw Ji Xiaoxi. "Xiaoxi, you are here. I asked a few stores for peanuts in the nearby family compound. I'll take you there."

Ji Xiaoxi stopped her and said, "Aunt, I'm not selling peanuts today. I'm bringing you something."

She took out 10 kilograms of peanut candy that she had prepared in advance, handed it to Ji Hehua and said, "This is the peanut candy I made myself. I brought some for you."

Ji Hehua took the peanut candy and said with a forced smile, "It's rare that you still remember my kindness. Thank you."

Ji Xiaoxi asked with concern, "Aunt, has something happened in your family? Is there anything I can help with?"

She originally wanted to ask Ji Hehua to help sell these peanut candies, but something seemed to have happened in Ji Hehua's family, so she put the idea aside. At worst, she and Shen Jiao could carry the goods and sell them themselves.

Ji Hehua is worried now. They only have one daughter who is already married. She has no one to tell about what happened at home. Ji Xiaoxi is a good person to talk to.

A few people found a small pavilion and sat down.

Ji Hehua organized her words and said, "Xiaoxi, the maltose factory where your uncle works has not been doing well in recent years and may be facing closure.

Our Lao He has worked in the maltose factory for so many years. If he really loses his job now, what will our family do? "

1978 was the year when reform and opening up began.

The next few years will be like fast forward, and those who can't keep up will be gradually eliminated.

The worker identity that city dwellers are proud of will also face the risk of unemployment.

Various small traders and hawkers gradually rise up, and the wealth in the hands of some people will inadvertently reach a level that others can't imagine.

Old maltose factories only produce a single type of maltose and will definitely be eliminated.

But Ji Xiaoxi needed malt sugar right now, and she couldn't bear to see the malt sugar factory being closed in front of her.

She said to Ji Hehua, "Aunt, did the factory send out a notice saying when it will close?"

Ji Hehua: "Not yet, but there are rumors in the factory. Everyone is panicking now, afraid that they may lose their jobs at any time."

Ji Xiaoxi: "Aunt, I have an idea, I don't know if I can help you."

Ji Hehua: "Xiaoxi, you say."

Ji Xiaoxi: "Aunt, I think that maltose factories that simply produce maltose will definitely be eliminated. There are so many pastry and candy factories now, and everyone's tastes have also changed. You have been eating maltose for so many years and you are tired of it, let alone others.

I think we can ask the maltose factory to make some changes. They can still make maltose, but on this basis, they can add other production lines and use maltose as the raw material for snacks. "

Ji Hehua was a little confused by what was said, "Add more production lines? Then what should we do?"

Ji Xiaoxi pointed at the peanut candy in Ji Hehua's hand and said, "This is the peanut candy I made with maltose. It's prettier and tastier than the peanut candy from the supply and marketing cooperative. You should try it."

Ji Hehua's mind was not on the peanut candy at all just now, but now she looked at the peanut candy wrapped in the oil paper and her face was immediately filled with surprise.

"This peanut candy is so pretty, with the petals, it looks like a work of art."

She carefully picked a piece and put it in her mouth.

With a crunch, the peanut candy in her mouth was crushed, and the crispness of the peanuts and the sweetness of the maltose burst out in her mouth. The more she chewed, the more delicious it became.

"This...is this really made with the caramel I gave you? How can it be so delicious!"