"We'll make some steamed pork some other day. It should be very fragrant."
Su Yan didn't notice his expression, took back her chopsticks, then put the pickles into a small jar, and said: "Brother Qin, where can I buy the jar? I'll buy some more."
"There is one in the next village. I will buy it in a few days."
Qin An lowered his head to carve a hairpin with a sharp knife, but glanced at the woman from the corner of his eye. There were more and more things in the house...
It feels more and more like home...
At this time, there was movement at the door. The two of them looked out and saw a carriage parked at the door.
Soon You Ren, the owner of the hairpin shop, came down and brought some things. He said with a smile: "I haven't seen you in town these days. My wife made some twists and brought you some."
Su Yan clapped her hands, washed her hands with water, and quickly got a stool for him to sit on, explaining: "Brother Qin was caught in a trap when he went up the mountain, so it is not convenient for him to go to town."
Hearing this, You Ren looked at Qin An's feet and said, "This is serious. Have you seen the doctor?" After saying that, he put the things on the table.
Qin An said "Yeah", "I've seen it, just rest for a while."
While they were talking, Su Yan took out the hairpin and took a look outside the yard. There were some people there.
"My boss, I'm going to trouble you later. Tell the village chief about Brother Qin's wages. He's injured his leg. The animal trap owner hasn't paid the money yet, so he doesn't want to pay for lost wages."
You Ren nodded, "Okay, it's a small matter."
Su Yan went to call the village chief. This was the first time the village chief entered the Qin family's yard. He had always looked outside and was stunned when he came in. The yard was clean.
I fed the chickens and planted some onions, which were standing green in the corner.
When other people feed chickens, there is always a strong smell of chicken feces, but the Qin family has no smell at all. The floors are clean, and they are obviously cleaned regularly.
I can't tell that Widow Li is quite diligent.
You Ren took out the money bag in front of the village chief and said, "You have a total of thirty-two coins here. This time I collected them all, one hundred and fifty cents per coin."
"I'll give you four to eight hundred Wen."
Seeing the genuine money, the village chief was stunned for a moment, and then he believed it. The wages Su Yan said were true, and he felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.
The Qin family was so poor that the yard was now in ruins. It didn't take long for them to be able to make money.
Suddenly thinking of the daughter at home who was planning to marry him, he glanced at Qin An, she was quite capable.
Qin An took it and said, "Okay."
Recently, the hairpins have been selling well, so You Ren will charge more. He warned: "I will charge as much as you make these days. Make more peach blossom ones, young women like them."
"Okay." Qin An nodded.
Su Yan looked at the village chief and said, "Village Chief, you heard it too. What we told is the truth. We asked him to give the Huang family's medical money to us."
Surprisingly, the village chief didn't embarrass them anymore. "I'll ask them to give it later." After saying that, he went out.
Su Yan wondered if his conscience had discovered it?
Soon she stopped thinking about it, looked at You Ren, and got down to business, "My boss, I have a business with you. I drew a lot of jewelry designs. Do you think you'll accept it?"
Hearing this, You Ren looked at her and asked curiously: "What pattern?"
Su Yan took out two sheets from her sleeves and said, "The styles of the bracelets I drew."
She definitely won't sell hairpin patterns, otherwise Qin An won't be able to make money.
She added: "I have seen the bracelets in your store, and they are a bit old-fashioned. To be honest, women in villages and towns who have children are generally reluctant to part with money, and want to save it for their children to get married."
"Jewelry is mainly bought by unmarried women."
"Silver bracelets are not just heavy, they also need to be good-looking. Thin rings are slightly cheaper and more people will buy them."
"The bracelet is heavy, and each one is worth several taels of silver. Who can take out more money in one go?"
After listening to the woman's words, You Ren thought about it for a moment, and it was the same reason. When he looked at the pattern, he found it quite beautiful, simple and elegant.
I just don’t know if anyone will buy it.
He hesitated and said, "That's what you said, but I've never sold this kind of thing, and I don't know if it's easy to sell."
"My boss will take the drawing back and ask my wife to make a few to sell. If the sales are good, we will talk about the money. This is the only copy of the drawing. Boss, you are not afraid of competing with others." Su Yan said generously.
You must see money before others will give it to you. Businessmen do not rely on words, but money.
You Ren said cheerfully: "Young lady is very generous, Cheng. If the sales are good, I will come and talk to you. Don't worry, I won't treat you badly."
Su Yan was not afraid of his being mean. Now he still relied on Qin An to make hairpins. She smiled and said: "I can rest assured about my boss's conduct. Let's stay for a meal at noon. It's not too early now."
You Ren glanced at the sky and said, "Then I won't be polite. There is a coachman outside."
"Just call us in and eat together. I'm going to cook. You guys can chat slowly." Su Yan entered the kitchen in a good mood. She must be happy to have made money.
After a while, Qin An came in with a stick. He stood next to her and put the money beside her.
He took out everything his employer gave him.
"Your share, medical money, and the rest will be used to buy things."
Su Yan took a look and said while washing the vegetables: "I'll just take 800 yuan, and you can save the rest."
Qin An didn't take it back. He sat at the door of the stove and took the tongs to light the fire. "The Huang family wants five taels of silver."
He paused and said, "I will buy land this afternoon." After saying that, he looked at her.
Su Yan nodded, "Okay."
When it was almost noon, the Huang family came with the money. They looked very unhappy, threw it on the ground and left.
Su Yan was too lazy to argue with them. She bent down to pick up the silver and handed it to Qin An, "Should we eat in the yard or in the main room?"
The wind was blowing here and it was a bit cold. Qin An said in a low voice: "The main room."
After speaking, he bent down slightly, lifted the solid wood table up with one hand, and entered the main room with the stick.
Su Yan followed behind with a stool. After wiping the table and benches, she went to bring out the dishes.
You Ren smelled the fragrance and praised: "It smells really good. My little lady's craftsmanship is quite good."
"I just want to make some food. Master, you can eat more. Uncle, you can sit down too. You're welcome." Su Yan scooped up the rice for the two of them and handed the chopsticks to them.
Then he scooped some rice for Qin An and said softly: "Would you like rice soup?"
Qin An shook his head and signaled her to stop working and sit down to eat. Su Yan finally added some for herself, "This is rabbit meat. Eat more."
I fried half of it last night, and only half of it was left at noon. It wasn't much fried, so Su Yan didn't fry it.
Qin An naturally noticed it. He pursed his lips, then reached out to pick two pieces and put them in her bowl. Then he lowered his head to eat without saying a word.
Su Yan tilted her head slightly and glanced at him. The man's profile was clear.
Soon she glanced at You Ren and the uncle driving the carriage, both of whom were eating with their heads down.
She took a piece from the bowl and put it in Qin An's bowl, and then greeted You Ren and the others with a smile, "Eat with it, you're welcome."