Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 048: Some Truths (1/2)
Chapter 48: Chapter 048: Some Truths
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Moreover, as the children gradually grow up, the eldest is already twelve this year and will soon be strong enough to help with the work. If the two of them could sell tofu separately, they might be able to sell even more.
If they could earn a little more silver, their future lives would also be a bit better.
Zhuang Yonghe couldn’t help but let his smile grow a little bigger at the thought.
Mrs. He was aware of what he was thinking, and her smile on her face didn’t decrease: “If we really can earn more silver in the future, it will indeed be thanks to JVliss Ning.”
“Isn’t it?” Zhuang Yonghe nodded in complete agreement: “Tomorrow, when we go to get tofu, let’s bring something from our house over. You pick a few good ones to give to Miss Ning and Miss Sui.”
If one profits from others’ efforts without any capital investment, one must understand gratitude. The due courtesies must not be neglected.
“Don’t worry, I’ve thought it all through.” Mrs. He said with a smile: “Tomorrow we’ll take a few pounds of flour and ten pounds of cornmeal with us, and the eggs laid by our old hens at home, maybe a dozen or so, along with some green onions and spinach, all useful stuff, so they won’t have to spend money buying them.”
“I was originally thinking of bringing more as well, but seeing Miss Ning’s manner, I feared she might not accept too much, so let’s just give a little less for now. After all, we have a long future ahead. We can help them as much as we can, bit by bit.”
For example, helping the two children make clothes, tidying up their home, and things like quilts and mattresses. She always had these matters on her mind and would absolutely not let Zhuang Qingning suffer any losses.
“That’s right.”
Mrs. He had been married to him for many years and had always managed family affairs and social interactions very properly. Nobody could find any fault with her. If she had a plan in mind, there was no need for him to worry.
Just as Mrs. He said, they have a long way to go in the future. There will be plenty of time for them to interact with each other. Showing gratitude is not something that can be achieved in a moment.
“Also, you boys must remember to protect Big Sister Ning whenever you are in the village.” Zhuang Yonghe instructed the small boys who were eating heartily at the dining table.
After all, Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui, having established a female household, might not conform to conventional norms and many people might look down on them. The adults, out of saving face, wouldn’t bring it up explicitly. However, the older children, being the most rambunctious and not thinking before they speak, might utter some unpleasant words.
At such times, if you choose to argue with them, you seem overly serious, and if you ignore them, it’s uncomfortable. This is really difficult to handle. It would be better to let Zhuang Mingliang and the other children stand up to them. It would seem like children playing around, and others couldn’t find fault with it. Moreover, Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui wouldn’t be bullied by the other children.
“Dad, you really overthink this.” The second son, Zhuang Minghao, took a big mouthful of the cornmeal porridge in his bowl, then smacked his lips and said: “You have no idea, Big Sister Ning has scored quite a reputation among us children. Everyone says that Big Sister Ning is a tough character who doesn’t hesitate to use a knife. Who dares to mess with her?”
His words were not false. Zhuang Qingning had said some harsh words to Zhuang Jingye when she was establishing her female household. After hearing these words, Zhuang Jingye became more and more fearful and couldn’t help but spread them around.