Reborn as a farmer's favorite, Koi sweet wife super lucky husband
Chapter 119 Exhausted
Zhu Cuihua's joy was beyond words. There were only the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the family, and they did not have much expenses on weekdays. If she devoted all her energy to picking mushrooms during this period, she would surely earn a considerable income. Together with Dayong's wages, she would have no worries about food and clothing in the future. Just thinking about it filled her heart with sweetness.
This time, she responded to the village director's call without hesitation, without even giving Zheng Yanhong a chance to raise objections.
She understood that her mother-in-law was also curious about Ran He's announcement, but according to the rules, only one person could participate and she would just relay the information back.
"Ran He really asked everyone to pick mushrooms together?"
There was a hint of surprise in Zheng Yanhong's words.
She was well aware that some people had deep grudges against Ran He, and Ran He's move not only demonstrated her tolerance, but also made people look at her with new eyes.
"Yes, I have recorded it all, but the purchase price for each person is different. For example, the village director and a few specific people are five cents per pound, while Wu's mother, Ma Er and others are three cents per pound."
Whenever she mentioned the small setbacks suffered by Wu's mother and others, Zhu Cuihua felt inexplicably relieved, as if she had also let out a breath of anger that had been pent up for a long time.
"What about you? How much per pound are your mushrooms?"
Zheng Yanhong hit the nail on the head and asked the key question directly.
"As for me, I am naturally different. I also charge ten cents a pound, just like Xiaogoudan. I think Ran He is not simple. He has helped Dayong many times and now gives me such good conditions. Mother-in-law, you should have nothing to say now, right? Ran He is definitely not what you think."
Mother Wu always liked to criticize Ran He, and she felt uncomfortable every time she heard it.
Zheng Yanhong remembered her prejudice against Ran He in her heart. Now that she had the opportunity to refute it, she naturally wanted to "clear Ran He's name".
Zheng Yanhong glanced at her helplessly. This child, sometimes really makes people feel that Ran Hecai is like her own mother-in-law, always protecting outsiders. She is really a traitor.
Having said that, Ran He is like a ray of warm sunshine in Zhu Cuihua's life, penetrating the haze of her long-standing loneliness.
In the past, Zhu Cuihua was like a lone traveler in the desert, carrying loneliness and desolation with every step; and the appearance of Ran He was like a clear spring encountered in the desert, giving her unprecedented comfort and companionship.
Therefore, Zhu Cuihua cherishes this friendship very much and regards Ran He as an indispensable part of her life.
"Okay, okay, I was too extreme before, right? Although Ran He was a little impulsive when the family was divided and had a dispute with her mother-in-law, this does not completely deny her character. Now she can still think of the old friendship and think of you. This friendship is rare, and our whole family should be grateful. If you don't believe me, I will go and apologize immediately to show our sincerity."
Faced with Zhu Cuihua's resolute attitude to defend Ran He, Zheng Yanhong knew that only by apologizing in person could Zhu Cuihua feel her sincere change.
"Forget it, this thought is enough. When the cock crows tomorrow, we will get up early, take care of the household chores, make sure the livestock are well fed, and then go to the back mountain to pick those plump mushrooms. I heard that mushrooms can be sold for ten coins per pound in the market. If we can collect fifty pounds, that would be a considerable income of five hundred coins."
Zhu Cuihua was thoughtful and calculating, and in her eyes, this simple work plan was an extremely cost-effective deal, even more than what Dayong earned from working hard for several days.
Zheng Yanhong naturally understood what he meant, especially considering that her and Xiaogoudan's work were paid more, so she naturally had to go all out to gain more.
"Hey, have you ever asked Ran He why she needs so many mushrooms? What is the purpose of them?"
Previously, everyone generally speculated that Ran He's move was to help support Xiao Gou Dan and try to improve their family's financial situation. However, as we got to know more, the truth of the matter did not seem so simple.
Ran He not only bought mushrooms from Xiaogoudan's family, but also took those from his neighbors. The huge demand is thought-provoking.
"Oh, I really overlooked this. Since they have a demand for it and are willing to pay us to pick it, we should just focus on doing our own thing. As for Ran He's specific use, she naturally has her own considerations and plans."
In Zhu Cuihua's heart, Ran He seemed to have become an omnipotent idol. Every decision she made was full of wisdom, and even the slight criticism from others became insignificant.
For Zheng Yanhong, this logic was also valid, so she stopped asking questions and instead focused on completing the remaining housework to avoid delaying it until the next day and affecting overall efficiency and arrangements.
At the same time, in the Wu family’s courtyard, the whole family, young and old, sat together under the dim light, discussing the distribution of daily chores.
The farm work in the fields was naturally undertaken by the two strong men in the family, while tedious tasks such as cutting grass for pigs, washing clothes, cooking and taking care of two children required a detailed division of labor among family members.
Mother Wu thought carefully in her mind, considering choosing one of Wu Yue and Xie Di to go mushroom picking with her, and leaving the other to take care of the chores at home.
Obviously, going out to pick mushrooms is both relaxing and enjoyable. In comparison, the hard work at home is more like endless drudgery, and there is no pay, so everyone is full of yearning for the former.
"Mom, you should take me with you. Not only did I not make any money the last time I went to my uncle's house, but I had to use my dowry to fill the gap in the family income. You should give me a chance to make up for it."
Wu Yue glared at Xie Di fiercely, with a firm attitude and refused to give in.
In her opinion, since she became the daughter-in-law of the Wu family, she should follow the arrangements of the Wu family. It was not Xie Di's turn to give instructions.
Xie Di is not someone who gives up easily. Ever since Ran He separated from the family, almost all the heavy work at home has fallen on her shoulders, and she has long been exhausted.
The current opportunity allows her to take a break and at the same time allows Wu Yue to experience the hardships of life.
"Mother, look at my hands, they are so rough, I should take a break. My sister-in-law is not married yet, she should learn to take care of these household chores, otherwise she will not be able to do anything when she marries into her husband's family, and be laughed at by others. By then, you don't want to be accused of not educating her well, right?"
Xie Di's words touched Wu's mother's heart even more.
Wu Yue did not have much experience in housework on a daily basis. She was only dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family and enjoying the service of servants, and was not keen on participating in housework.
But at this moment, the engagement disappeared like a bubble, the outline of her future husband became vague, and rules and etiquette became a compulsory course that Wu Yue could not avoid.
And the laziness that has penetrated deep into the bones has come to the point where it has to be restrained.
"Qing'er, just stay at home and help. This will be of great benefit to your future. Look at your sister-in-law Xie Di.
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