C9 Home Lodging
Old Master Mao went to find Old Zhu's family members to negotiate. That afternoon, the Old Zhu family had vacated the room.
"This academy is seventy percent new. If it weren't for the fact that the big kids in the city are urging us to look after his grandson for them, they really wouldn't want to give out the money." In front of the yard and in the back, there are some areas for your own cultivation. You can grow some vegetables. There was also the pond in front, which could be used to raise some small fishes and lotus flowers. "It's on the side, the contract or something like that, we'll be waiting for you guys to have some free time. Let's go and settle it with the paperwork."
Old Zhu was a dependable person, so he explained everything clearly. Mao Yuxi gestured for Mao San to take out the silver coins that he had prepared earlier and let him have it.
"Alright, you guys keep tidying up. I've got to settle down looking at your family. Today, you guys can slowly clean up, as well as the furniture at home …"
Old Zhu felt a little awkward here.
When Mao Yuxi saw the opportunity, she quickly stuffed another silver tael into Lady Lee's hands.
"His uncle. I saw some furniture in this house, including beds, tables, chairs, etc. He's also seventy percent new." Why don't you give them to us at a discount? "After all, it would be too much effort for our family to go and buy stuff like that. If you want to move away, it wouldn't be appropriate to just let it into the city …"
That's what Old Zhu thought. His son had said earlier that these pieces of furniture should not be moved. Of course, he could still forcibly move it. However, thinking about his son's courtyard, it was not that big. If he moved there, it would be difficult for him to move his feet. Instead of making everyone feel uncomfortable, they simply dealt with it in one go.
After collecting the silver taels, he continued, "Alright, I'll give you all the furniture and tools in this house. Alas, it cost almost five taels of silver to purchase it. But now, it's been taken care of in a tael. Those old items are not worth money. "
Everyone just smiled apologetically.
Old Master Mao, who was standing on the side, looked at Lady Lee meaningfully.
Lady Leesi was so frightened that she retreated a few steps. She always felt that her father-in-law was looking at her with an unkind gaze.
"Master, you should know more about the house. Why don't you go inside and take a look to see if there are any repairs that you need?" However, at this moment, Mao Yuxi walked up to welcome him with a smile.
Old Master Mao chuckled, "Sure, I'll go in and take a look."
Mao San was about to follow him inside, but Mao Yuxi quickly led him into the dark.
"Father, we must share our thoughts and opinions. It doesn't matter, what about Master Mao? In the future, we will find out if we don't have children of our own. When that happens, what will happen to them? You also saw the situation of our milk today. "Look, this grandpa isn't that easy to deal with …"
Mao Yuxi didn't need to finish her words.
After all, Mao San had been with his father for a long time.
Mao San patted his daughter's shoulder with a bitter face, "Daniu, even dad knows not to split up the family. Our family is in a difficult situation. However, as a son who has not been home for more than ten years, it probably isn't appropriate for me to come back and say that I want to split up my family. Therefore, even though we are not living together, we can stay outside. In a while, I'll tell my grandpa, our family will also be out here eating dinner. That is to say, there are other days in the heavy forest to eat at the old house. "If you count it this way, it's half a family.
Actually, Mao Yuxi also knew that it wouldn't be appropriate for them to split up once they returned. However, it was good that he could obtain a few benefits. Now hearing Mao San say this, he could only nod his head, "Okay, then dad, go tell our grandpa. "Don't make it so that we can't eat at home. When the time comes and you're all fine, I'll still feel uncomfortable."
In order to differentiate between the two grandfathers, Mao Yuxi decided that from now on, the one in charge of her family would be her. Old Master Mao was in charge.
While Old Master Mao's father and son were on patrol, Mao San took the opportunity to bring up this matter.
"Father, there are too many people in this family. Besides, it would take more effort to get there. He still had a blind foster father in his family. If it wasn't for him, his son would have died outside. I figured I'd have to tell you something, something like a meal, and my family would have to make it. I'll do it with you. "
Old Master Mao squinted his eyes, "How can we do that?" "You work for your family and yet you eat here!"
Mao San's heart thumped when he heard this. This dad really has a good plan.
He obviously didn't want to agree, but in reality, the other party had already said that since the both of them were outside, they would have to eat their own food. As his son, he went home to work and not eat.
After all, he was his father, and he hadn't shown his filial piety in front of him for more than ten years. Therefore, even though Mao San knew that his father was scheming against him, he still forced a smile.
"Dad, this is a request from your son. It's only right that I eat my own food."
Old Master Mao's eyes were smiling, the hand holding the beard felt even more energetic. He coughed, "Cough, since you want to do this, you can eat out here. You and that Dalang, I think it's time to exercise. The few girls should pull some pigweed for the family and do the chores. It was time for them to do the chores as well. Your family, with special permission, will live outside in one half of the house. "Normally, a grand festival or something, we have to go home and eat."
Mao San nodded and the father and son duo happily reached this agreement.
Mao Yuxi asked him angrily after the incident.
"Father, did you not ask? Everyone in our family works for the house, and even if we eat, we still have to pay for it ourselves. What are we going to get for the rest of the year?"
Mao San smiled awkwardly, "About this..." I didn't ask! " Then, he mumbled, "I think the old man can be so heartless as to give us nothing but hard work all year round!"
Mao Yuxi sniggered as she shook her head.
Lady Lee stood to the side, her head lowered, not daring to make a sound.
Dalang interrupted sullenly, "I see. Maybe it really can't be divided."
Mao San saw how depressed her children were and knew that she had messed things up. However, this place was the place where he was born to raise his parents. Furthermore, his parents were still alive. As a child, how could he harden his heart?
"This... "But …"
Mao Yuxi saw that he was in a difficult situation, although she was angry at him for luring her entire family to this place. However, it couldn't be too difficult for him.
"Dad, we've all come back to this matter." It would be even more inappropriate to suddenly say that he was leaving. Therefore, he decided to stay here for now. "In the future, if you need anything, you must discuss it with us. You can't just allow our lord to do so in private."
Mao San nodded at his daughter and quickly replied.
"Yes, yes, of course."
Mao Yuxi helplessly waved her hand when she saw that some of the smaller ones were staring at her.
"Alright, let's continue with our work. I, second sister, will go cook together with you." Mom, you go and clean up the house with them so that we can arrange for our family to sleep in the evening. "
Fortunately, on the first day they got back, although the people from the Mao Family old house didn't look very comfortable, at least they didn't have to stay outside.
With my own home, I live in peace.
This courtyard wasn't that big after all.
There were four rooms, a nice place in the country.
There were also two chores.
Mao Yuxi glanced at it for a bit and decided that she would bring it out with her tonight.
Master Mao and Xiaoqi can sleep together.
The Mao couple could also sleep in the same room.
The two brothers could sleep in the same room.
She slept in a large room with Mao San, Mao Si, and six other people.
Luckily Senior Zhu didn't move the bed away.
Although two of them were very old, they could at least be used for sleeping.
A few bites of these guys could also be arranged for the family.
There were chopping knives and hoes at the table, but there were actually a few half-used ones.
Sickle, bucket, carrying pole, basket … Everything that a country bumpkin should have was actually there.
"At least we came here in a hurry to get a house. Otherwise, I'm afraid Old Zhu would rather take these things as a favor and sell them to us." Don't underestimate the family. Actually, it would be the most expensive thing to buy.
"It's not worth much to look at the same thing, but if you're counting too many, you'll have to spend quite a bit of money. To live your days, you still have to be meticulous." Mao San sighed.
Mao Yuxi nodded in agreement.
No wonder Old Zhu had a difficult expression when he sold it. Thanks to her quick reaction, she managed to make a killing with just a silver tael.
"When the time comes, our family will be better off. We'll send some food to Old Zhu's family." They're supposed to be happy. " Mao Yuxi approved of the plan. After all, it would be good for them to earn so much money. In the future, they would have to pay it back anyway.
"Yes." Mao San was also a person who didn't want to fall for good, so he happily agreed. En, people in the city can't grow their land, but we, the people here, can't even afford to grow food that we cut ourselves. Everyone else felt happy when they heard this. It's decided then. Let's eat. "
The first meal was cooked with rice that he hadn't finished on the way.
The dishes were the harvested dishes of Old Zhu's family, some of which were not done yet.
Although the dish was a bit overgrown, it couldn't stand Mao Yuxi's craftsmanship. She cooked with salt and had a taste. People who weren't used to eating with food felt that the dish was good even without meat.
It was night. Mao Yuxi accompanied Master Mao and chatted for a while.
"Master Mao, what do you think of this house?" Even though Master Mao couldn't see, Mao Yuxi still felt that the old man was a man of knowledge and knowledge. He was someone who had seen much of the world, so asking him a few questions wouldn't be wrong.
"As your father thought, we probably won't be separated for the time being. Let me take a look at Mao Family's family, and see if they are at ease. However, girl, you don't have to worry too much. If you are someone who knows how to plan, you can get used to living an excellent life in any environment. "You have your own ideas, and I believe that you will bring your family along, living an excellent life."
Mao Yuxi was shocked. "You're talking about me like that?" "Grandpa Mao, I'm just a little girl after all!"
Lord Mao chuckled.
"Little girl, there are so many people in this world who are smarter and more capable than men. However, the people of the world were ignorant and always felt that a woman should be kept in the backyard and raised. "In fact, there are many men who feel that a woman has suppressed them outside, making them look like they have no face at all."
Mao Yuxi nodded to herself. This Master Mao is blind, but not in his heart. Immediately after, a profound sentence came out of his mouth, causing her to jump up in fright …