On the second day, Li Baozhu stayed at home and went to the fields, Zhang and Liu Cuier went to town, and Dalang took his younger brothers and sisters to collect firewood. Firewood should be stocked early as it will be used a lot in winter.
As for Su Ruyi, everyone is looking forward to her quickly looking for walnuts.
"Mom, don't bring anything back when you come back."
Su Ruyi warned.
"OK."
Mrs. Zhang patted the dust on her body with a handkerchief. She had regained her composure in the past few days, and began to feel uncomfortable looking at her clothes.
When I don't have to worry about food and drink, I will discuss with Ruyi and buy some cheap cloth. The clothes on my body are all worn out, and it's time to change...
Because the third aunt said she would not go up the mountain with the children, Dalang led his younger brothers and sisters out first.
Lu Duotian, maybe because he has eaten well in recent days, maybe because he is in a relaxed mood, his whole appearance seems to have changed. He is in good spirits and can move on his own. He invited Hu Langzhong to come over and take a look a few days ago. , said he was recovering well.
The egg was placed in Lu Duotian's room for him to watch.
There are also disadvantages. Lu Duotian doesn't mind this stupid boy peeing everywhere, saying that boy's urine is good. Besides, the house already smells good, so it's not bad for Dan'er to soak it.
Su Ruyi filled the water tank in the kitchen with water, and placed the small wooden basin with the meat floating on top of the water tank.
The weather is hot now, and fresh meat that has not been processed cannot be stored at all. Zhang originally wanted to marinate it with salt, but Su Ruyi refused.
The cured meat is too salty and not tasty, and the salt is not cheap.
Anyway, I have to go to town every day, so I only need to buy enough for two or three days at a time. If I put it in the water and freeze it, it can last two days.
Su Ruyi said hello to her eldest brother, and waved to Dan'er. Dan'er stopped crying when he saw her, but this silly boy is really arrogant now. If he doesn't give sweets to hold, he will make trouble, howl, and thunder can't stop him. rain.
Su Ruyi thought, little bastard, my mother will treat you well one day, but now you are too stupid to care about it.
Carrying the empty basket I went up the mountain.
Su Ruyi was not very familiar with the mountain. If she didn't want to go up the mountain with her children, she couldn't let her family find out that she wasn't going up the mountain to find walnuts.
She went up the mountain to dig herbs.
It didn't go well.
There are indeed many herbs that can be used for medicine in the mountains, but the ones that can be easily found are not valuable at all.
Su Ruyi thought about it, although it is not valuable, who knows when it will be used, so if there are seeds of the herbs she sees, collect the seeds. If there are no seeds, just dig them out with a small shovel and connect them to the soil next to them and transplant them into the space. go.
You don’t need too many of each variety, but you need at least five or six plants.
After working for a long time, the basket was still empty when I returned.
Su Ruyi thought to herself that it was not a matter of blind luck. It was better to follow Hu Langzhong. He had experience and knew the habits of those valuable herbs and where they liked to grow.
She looked at the children and said, "Niu'er, follow me tomorrow."
Niu'er's temperament is really like Li Baozhu's, he is particularly shy. When he hears his third aunt talking to him, he is at a loss and his face turns red: "Oh..."
Mrs. Zhang said: "You can let a few children follow you. It's important to find walnuts. Don't worry about firewood. It's enough for daily use."
Seeing Su Ruyi come back with an empty basket, she felt that the walnuts were really hard to find, and she felt anxious.
Liu Cuier said: "Tomorrow it's Baozhu and Mom's turn to go to town. We can take a break from the work in the fields. I'll go look for it in the mountains too. One more person will always make things faster."
Su Ruyi said quickly: "No, you should do whatever you are supposed to do. Dalang still leads Zhuang'er and Xing'er to collect firewood. Sister-in-law, you should also go to the fields for a walk. You don't have to worry about me."
She brought Niu'er with her because Hu Langzhong was a man, and she, a woman, needed to avoid suspicion. Otherwise, she would still be happy to be alone because it would be convenient to have space.
"How about this? You should marry Miss Yang. They are different from us. If they don't fulfill their promises, will they be officials..."
This is a society of official power. It is too easy for an official to kill a commoner. How dare the lower class offend an official?
Ms. Zhang was happy at first, but now she is getting nervous.
Su Ruyi, who was unreliable, looked calm and composed, but she had no idea how much trouble she had caused!
Su Ruyi smiled and said: "Mom, don't worry, I know what's going on."
The walnuts in the space are still green, wait a few more days.
After dinner, Mrs. Zhang handed all the money she received today to Su Ruyi.
Su Ruyi counted the numbers. Since the price went back to the original price, there were fewer people buying pancakes, but they could still sell more than 200 pennies a day. The income was similar to when she sold a pancake for three pennies, and the profit was even higher. Some.
"right?"
Mrs. Zhang was a little nervous, she received the money, don't make a mistake, she wants face.
"Mom, that's right,"
Anyway, it's pretty much the same, people will inevitably make some mistakes, so you can't expect it to be perfect at all.
She counted 8 cents to Zhang, and another 5 cents to Liu Cuier and Li Baozhu.
"I don't earn much now, and there are still many places in the family that need money. I will give you a small amount of pocket money every day, and then gradually increase it. Leave the rest here with me."
The three of them were pleasantly surprised. Although it was only a few pennies, it was their own money.
Li Baozhu: "Me, me too? I didn't even go today..."
Su Ruyi: "Yes, even though I didn't sell pancakes, I still contribute to the family. Besides, every house has what it needs, so you must save some money of your own."
She looked at Lu Duotian's house and said, "Brother, I won't give it to you yet."
It was not stated clearly, but the meaning was very clear. Only those who contributed to the family could receive extra pocket money from her.
Liu Cuier blushed: "If you don't give it, I shouldn't ask for it. Your eldest brother eats the most of the good things at home..."
As he spoke, he pushed back the five coins he held in his hand.
"Those two things cannot be calculated like this. It is right to take good care of every family member, and it is also right for family members who have made efforts to receive more rewards. Sister-in-law, please keep it."
"We have also contributed to our family!"
Suddenly an innocent and childish voice came from the side.
Xing'er raised her head.
Li Baozhu immediately blushed and reprimanded: "Myolie, why are you, a child, interrupting? Just go and play! You're ignorant!"
Xing'er was dejected and said "oh" before walking away.
Su Ruyi said: "Xing'er is right. Everyone is helping the family by collecting firewood. We should reward you. I will reward you with candy every month!"
"oh--"
Myolie immediately clapped her hands and ran away.
Li Baozhu was embarrassed: "I don't know how to teach children..."
"As for things that don't happen, the children in our family are all sensible. If you contribute to the family, you should be rewarded, and the same goes for the children."
