webnovelfull Chapter 251: Busy supporting the family in the foreign land
Chapter 251: Busy supporting the family in the foreign land
Now that we have talked about the outside world, it’s time for the money offensive.
"Mom, I helped Brother Lu close a big deal this month, and he said he would reward me with two large yellow croakers at the end of the month."
Sure enough, Xu Ayu's eyes were as bright as the searchlights on the heads of the military police, and he exclaimed in a low voice:
"What a big deal! Mr. Lu actually gave such a big sum."
You know, the family’s current braised meat business can barely earn enough to sell one large yellow croaker a year.
The price of gold has remained stable, and a large yellow croaker can still be exchanged for more than three hundred dollars.
After being surprised, Xu Ayu said seriously, "Ah Miao, does Mr. Lu really only resell antiques?"
Xu Ayu's family was once wealthy, but she still couldn't understand how broken plates and bowls could be so valuable.
I hope you are not doing anything shameful with your daughter.
Wei Miao took a look and said mysteriously:
"Mom, do you know how much the painting in Mr. Zeng's study across the street is worth?"
Seeing Xu Ayu shaking his head, Wei Miao said, "It's enough to buy the entire alley."
In Xu Ayu's mind, a house is a very valuable thing. In order to buy this house in the concession, her family's money was barely enough.
The houses in the entire alley were a wealth that she could not imagine.
Wei Miao continued, "Mom, Brother Lu has just opened a trading company. He knows that we store things in the cellar. He will have someone send a batch of them over in a few days. The storage will be enough to last for the whole winter..."
Compared with calligraphy and paintings and antiques, it is the daily necessities that can make Xu Ayu excited.
"Oh, how can I let Mr. Lu spend money..."
Wei Miao looked at her grinning mouth showing her eight big teeth, and he himself also smiled with dimples.
He used both reason and emotion to tell Xu Ayu that if she wore women's clothes, she would not be able to work with Lu Pingsheng.
Not only are the wages gone, but all the benefits are gone too.
"A Miao, thank you for your hard work." Xu Ayu seemed to have figured it out and said happily.
Wei Miao took her arm and rubbed it affectionately. The milky scent made her feel very comfortable.
"Mom, take good care of yourself during the confinement period. When you are done, I will ask Brother Lu for a shop. We will also open a braised meat shop, hire a chef, and find two waiters. You will just be the boss lady and sit at the counter to collect money."
Xu Ayu couldn't stop smiling and raised his hand to rub the stubble of his daughter's hair.
Wei Miao and Xu Ayu had been together enough, so they reached out and touched the face of the sleeping kid before leaving the room.
After Xu Ayu's daughter left, he put away the smile on his face, looked down at his youngest son, and murmured:
"Ah Xi, you have to grow up quickly and be successful in the future. Protect your elder sister, we are all sorry for her..."
Little Axi, who is not even one month old yet: …
In the next few days, Wei Miao followed Lu Pingsheng's instructions and stayed at home.
The children in the family were overjoyed.
Not only was the food on the table rich, but every day after school and homework, the eldest brother would take them to the entrance of the alley for a snack.
"Big pot, I won't eat their wontons next time."
Ever since Wu Ma came, Wei Miao had instructed that food in the house should not be left overnight.
The little ones were at the stage of growing up, and the nutritious meals that Wu Ma carefully prepared for Xu A Yu were all finished by them. They ate and drank well, and they didn't have to worry about them like before, and they were all fat and white.
Especially the greedy Wei Ping and little Weidong who doesn’t have to go to school.
After hearing what Pingmei said, Weidong shook Wei Miao's arm and said in a baby voice:
"Big pot, eat pear paste candy."
Pear paste candy is made by boiling snow pears and various Chinese medicinal materials. It has the effects of relieving cough and asthma, promoting salivation and stimulating appetite.
Wei Dong had a cough a few days ago, so Wei Miao bought this candy to comfort him. He divided a small piece of candy into small portions and let him finish it in one day.
I didn't expect that this kid would become addicted to it.
Lu Pingsheng once said that children should not eat too much sugar, and Wei Miao deeply agreed with him, so she took care of the rest.
Seeing her younger brother pestering her older brother, Wei Li hurriedly and gently comforted her younger brother.
"Adong, if you eat too much candy, you'll get worms in your teeth."
Wei Dong obviously didn't care and said, "I just want to eat candy."
Wei Ling smiled evilly and said:
"Then you should eat more. Then your mouth will be full of worms. Everything you put into your mouth will be eaten by the worms. Then they will drill into your brain and eat your brain too..."
"Wow~~~~"
Wei Dong was so scared that he hugged Wei Miao's legs tightly, "Dong Dong, don't let your brain be eaten."
Wei Miao looked at Wei Ling speechlessly. The little girl, who had grown a lot taller, made a face at her elder brother and went to coax the little kid.
Unfortunately, she was already a terrifying person in front of the little kid. The more she was coaxed, the louder she cried.
Finally, Wei Ran lost his patience and held the crying little kid under his armpits, turning him around a few times before he stopped crying and started laughing.
Several people continued to walk towards home.
Pingmei seemed to still be upset about the wontons she had just eaten, and continued:
"Big Pot, when we have summer vacation, let's go back and eat wontons."
Wei Miao looked at Pingmei's wrinkled face, stretched out his hand and pinched it, and said jokingly:
"Pingmei's mouth has become spoiled by Wu Ma."
Wei Li smiled and said, "It's definitely not as delicious as the original uncle's cooking."
Wei Ling nodded like pounding garlic.
"Then we won't eat at their restaurant next time." Wei Miao made the final decision, as if he had made some important decision.
Wei Ling cheered, held Wei Miao's hand and walked home. Looking at the closed door of Zeng's house, she asked Wei Miao:
"Brother, have Mr. Zeng and Sister Xiao Qian moved away?"
Wei Miao didn't know that the Zeng family's door was closed on the day she came back, and even Xiao Qian, who was guarding the house every day, was not there.
Wei Ada and the others had no idea when the people on the other side left.
Wei Miao roughly knew why.
It is not easy to replace something weighing dozens of tons, and it is not easy to find a place to put it.
We must properly accommodate them before the Japanese discover them, and we cannot be careless at all.
Wei Miao thought about Uncle Zeng Bao's personality and methods, and felt that this man should be able to make sure nothing was leaking.
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On the outskirts of Gusu, on an unknown mountain near a river, in a dilapidated temple, Master Zhishang sat cross-legged in front of the Buddha, turning the Buddhist beads.
In the relatively clean yard, an old monk and two young monks were sweeping up fallen leaves.
On the left side of the courtyard, there is a nine-story pagoda built entirely of wood. Because it has not been repaired for many years, the paint color can no longer be seen, and even the words on the plaque on the pagoda’s door are blurred.
Xiao Qian supported Uncle Zeng Bao, who was wearing a cloak, and whispered:
"Master, it's been three days and three nights. When will Master Zhishang finish reciting? Is his body okay?"
Uncle Zeng Bao did not answer. Master Zhishang was an outsider who only had the method of fasting.
Lu Pingsheng and his gang stole the dragon-turned-Phoenix items and took the water route that night. They placed them in the underground palace here before dawn.
The vehicles used and the people involved were all handled properly.
As long as nothing unexpected happens to Lu Pingsheng, the Japanese will never find out the truth.
Uncle Zeng Bao stood beside the courtyard wall, looking at the distant mountains that looked like a landscape painting.
I still don't understand how Lu Pingsheng managed to do it without anyone noticing in that short minute.
What role did the half-grown boy Wei Miao play?