The Zhou family only has one shop, which is enough to maintain food and clothing. When Zhou's father married his step-brother, he naturally chose a lower price. Hu's family is just an ordinary person who makes a living by working for others. There is also an old woman who is sick all the time...
Over the years, the Zhou family has donated a lot of money, but most of it was spent on medicine that went into her mother's stomach.
Therefore, Mr. Hu especially likes these copper-smelling things.
Not to mention Mrs. Hu, even An Hong next to her had similar vision. Her eyes were glued to the set of celadon teacups on the table and she couldn't take them off.
"what's up?"
Hearing the sound, the mother and daughter turned around, and Mrs. Hu smiled: "Anyu, it's not me who said that you didn't even send a message to your parents' house when such a big thing happened. You are clearly treating us as outsiders. I don't think so.
When I said it, I was shocked. It’s very strange for a married girl to have to make a divorce at her husband’s house, but she didn’t go home and started her own business outside. Aren’t you... afraid of people laughing at you? "
"If you want to laugh, just laugh." Chu Yunli was a little impatient: "If you have something to say, just say it."
"I'm here to take you home." Mrs. Hu sighed: "You are really not cool. As soon as I got the news, I wanted to come and pick you up, but your father didn't want to. I heard that someone came to the door to make trouble, and you are a female prostitute.
It is easy to suffer losses. The family is not rich, but it will not miss you to eat and drink. Your father has been angry, and I persuaded him to agree to let me take you back. "
This person doesn't know how to speak well.
Zhou's father never refused to let his daughter go home, and Mrs. Hu was just making it up.
"I don't want to embarrass you, so I won't go back to live." Chu Yunli didn't like to talk to her. In her previous life, Zhou Anyu was taken to the Qiao Mansion. Until her death, only Zhou's father went there once, but it was a pity that he could not see her.
The people were kicked out. But Hu... never showed up from the beginning to the end.
She turned her head and looked at Zhou Anhong: "Sister, I heard that the family is discussing marriage for you?"
Unmarried girls are always shy when talking about marriage. Zhou Anhong lowered her head.
Chu Yunli saw it and couldn't help but smile: "It seems that my sister is quite satisfied?"
Mrs. Hu likes to sow discord and has no patience with her stepdaughter, but the relationship between the sisters is good. Whenever Zhou Anhong gets something good, she will want to share it with her sister.
It was also because Zhou Anhong had brought out things for Zhou Anyu many times that the Hu family had not bought for Zhou Anyu, so Zhou Anyu knew that this stepmother did one thing to her face but another behind her back.
She actually has no dissatisfaction with Mrs. Hu. People are inherently selfish. Among brothers and sisters, even if they are biological parents, they will still favor one over the other, not to mention that she is not biological.
Madam Hu smiled and took over the conversation: "They are a businessman and an only child. They are quite satisfied with your sister."
Zhou Anyu didn't want to target this sister, but she also had no intention of worrying about her marriage. In her opinion, Zhou Anhong had parents who loved her, and she had good looks and a good temper, so she didn't need to worry.
Therefore, Chu Yunli only asked one question and stopped talking: "How is dad lately?"
"It's good. I went to collect furs outside the city. I left this morning. It will take about ten days to come back." Mrs. Hu said this, a little worried: "There are not many furs this year. There are more people collecting furs, so the profits are getting bigger and bigger."
The thinner it gets. If you didn’t go a little further, you wouldn’t be able to earn even this small profit.”
Chu Yunli nodded: "It's getting late, I have to go out. You..." Go home.
Everyone could see that she meant to drive away the guests, and Mrs. Hu was not very happy: "I'm here to take you home."
"I won't go back." Chu Yunli emphasized: "This will be my home from now on."
"You can rent out this house. The monthly rent is quite a lot, and you will have more money." Mr. Hu suggested: "The house in this area is particularly easy to rent. Leave it to me."
"I'm not at ease." Chu Yunli said calmly. Seeing Mrs. Hu's expression stiffen, she smiled: "There is no need to pretend to be a loving mother and a filial daughter between us. You have always been impatient with me. Since you are so different from each other,
If you don’t like it, then don’t meet each other, and everyone can just be well.”
Mrs. Hu couldn't help but said in embarrassment: "Girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You were only one year old when I came here, and you could only walk with my support."
Zhou's father loved his eldest daughter very much. When he was so anxious to marry his stepmother, he did not want to find someone to warm his bed. The ultimate goal was to find someone to take care of his daughter. This was already agreed upon when the Hu family arranged the marriage.
"So, you are here to repay a favor to me?"
Hearing this, Mrs. Hu became even more embarrassed: "We are all one family. We should repay a favor or not, whether it's good or bad. If you let your father know, he will be angry."
No matter how innocent Zhou Anhong is, she can still see that there is a conflict between the two, so she hurriedly steps forward to smooth things over: "Mom, just forget it if my sister doesn't come back, don't force her to persuade her."
Mrs. Hu glared at her: "Anyu will suffer a loss if she is alone outside. If she doesn't say anything, we have to think that it is best to persuade her to go home, so that your father and I can rest assured."
Zhou Anhong thought the same thing: "Sister, mother is also kind-hearted, otherwise you will..."
"I won't go back!" Chu Yunli stretched out her hand to touch her belly: "I already have a child in my belly. When he is born, his surname will be Zhou, and the title deed of this house will be in his name. So, don't break the house.
His idea. By the way, I also bought a shop, and it will be his from now on."
She looked serious when she said this.
Mrs. Hu was so shocked that she started to cough, and it took a long time to catch her breath: "You have a child?"
She looked surprised: "You already have children, why do you want to leave the Zhu family? The Zhu family is so rich, why do you want to give it up?"
"Yes." Chu Yunli said impatiently: "Is there anything else?"
Mrs. Hu: "..." She came to this house to take her stepdaughter home.
Zhou Anyu returned to her natal family and gave the house to her for rent. In the eyes of outsiders, the house belonged to the Zhou family. When the time comes, she would say that she would use the house as a dowry for her daughter... and her daughter would have more choices.
My son has a sister who married with a house. When he grows up, he can get the house back and put it in his name, and then he can choose a suitable daughter-in-law. As for Zhou Anyu himself... Zhu Kangyu is still out there, and he will definitely put it in his name when he comes back.
My wife begged to go back. The Zhu family is very wealthy. As the eldest daughter-in-law, Zhou Anyu is still worried about not having any money to spend?
She had planned it well, but the man at home refused to agree and even scolded her. Today, she finally came to persuade Zhou Anyu while the man was away. It was just like getting engaged to Zhou Anyu back then. As long as it was confirmed, the man could not stop it no matter how unwilling he was.
But Zhou Anyu didn't fall for it. He could see her thoughts at a glance and had no intention of following her wishes.
Mrs. Hu noticed her stepdaughter's impatience and knew that she would not be able to get what she wanted today, so she stopped forcing her: "No. You are busy with your business."
After saying that, he didn't bother him at all. He immediately took his daughter and left.
The Zhou family had a carriage, which was used by Zhou's father to buy furs. The mother and daughter rented a carriage when they came here, and the price was not cheap. They were reluctant to go back, so they walked back slowly.
Mrs. Hu had something on her mind and kept thinking about it, so she didn't say anything. Zhou Anhong glanced at her mother several times and advised: "Mom, my sister is already married. Don't force her to do something she doesn't want to do. You
She meant well, but she didn't like to hear it if she said too much. I remember you didn't like your sister at home before, saying she was annoying. Now she and her brother-in-law have fallen out. If she moves back in, it won't be a day or two.
Your eyes will hurt again."
"You don't understand." Mrs. Hu scolded: "Just remember that everything I do is for you siblings."
Zhou Anhong was not stupid, and immediately understood what she meant: "Do you want to transfer that house to the Zhou family?"
Seeing her mother glaring over, she knew she had guessed right, and immediately frowned: "How can this be done? If my sister really falls out with her brother-in-law, then the house will be her roots. You dig her roots... Anyway, I won't want it.
, and neither can my brother."
Mrs. Hu snorted coldly: "Your brother listens to me the most."
Zhou Anhong said angrily: "If he dares to accept me, I will not recognize him."
Hu: "..."
"You silly girl, who am I doing all these calculations for? You don't know what's good and what's good. You just live a good life. You will be grateful to me in the future."
"No way." Zhou Anhong yelled back.
Mrs. Hu was so angry that her head was smoking, but she was her adopted daughter, so she couldn't curse back freely. She held her chest for a long time and couldn't stop herself.
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Du Juan heard about the arrival of the mother and daughter. They were a family and it was not easy for her to join in the fun. However, she could guess that her stepmother usually did not have true feelings for her stepdaughter. After they left, she immediately went to the front yard.
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"Miss Zhou, your sister left so soon? Is everything okay?"
"It's okay." Chu Yunli saw the probing look in her eyes and smiled: "I just want me to move back home and free up this house to rent it out. I didn't agree."
Du Juan hesitated to speak. Thinking of how many times Zhou Anyu saved her, she couldn't help but said: "Maybe she wants to take back the house...or maybe I guessed wrong. You should be more careful."
"I know." Chu Yunli looked at the sky: "I still have something to do and I have to go out."
Dujuan nodded: "I want to go out too."
Chu Yunli was a little surprised. After Du Juan moved in with her, maybe because she was embarrassed to meet people, or maybe because she was reluctant to spend money, she went out more times than any other person in total.
Before she could ask, Du Juan had already said: "I plan to go home and discuss with them and bring Chun Duo over. The house over there is almost in order, and then our family will move in neatly."
Chu Yunli nodded: "Do you want me to accompany you?"
Dujuan wanted her to accompany her to encourage her, but she really couldn't put it forward confidently. After hearing her question, she nodded hastily: "If you can spare the time, I will bother you."
He bowed his head when it was time to bow his head. Chu Yunli smiled: "Let's go."
That day after the Zhang family's mother and son came back, they ran to Li's house and made a scene.
For ordinary people, ten taels of silver is not a small amount. It has already gone into their own pockets, and they will never take it out no matter what. The two families each have their own reasons and the quarrel was endless, but Aunt Li
If you are thick-skinned enough, you can accompany you in a quarrel, but if you have no money, you will have to let it go in the end.
When the two arrived, it was time for breakfast. Dujuan knocked on the door and saw a table of people in the yard at a glance.
One of Zhang Mancang’s younger sisters is already married. Rhododendron and Chunhua are not there. There are only four people sitting in the yard, but Chunhua is missing.
Zhang's mother opened the door and was a little surprised when she saw her daughter-in-law: "Why are you here?"
"I couldn't bear to separate their flesh and blood, so I came to pick up Chun Duo." Chu Yunli took a step forward and entered the house first: "Where is the child?"
Mother Zhang's eyes dodge: "The child is sick and should not see outsiders. You should leave quickly." She looked at her daughter-in-law again and said confidently: "After you got married, you gave birth to two girls, and now you have taken one away.
The remaining one should belong to our Zhang family, go and live your good life, and don’t come back again."
"Chun Duo comes with me, and I can give you money." Du Juan was really satisfied with the life without the Zhang family's entanglement. In the final analysis, it was because she spent ten taels of silver to take Chun Hua away. Even though she knew that she would bear a large debt, she
I am still willing to spend some more money to pick up Chun Duo.
Hearing this, Zhang's mother's eyes lit up: "Bring me ten taels!"
Chu Yunli raised his hand and took out two silver ingots.
Seeing this, Zhang's mother eagerly reached out her hand to pick it up.
When she was about to touch the money, Chu Yunli withdrew her hand and said, "Where are the people?"
Zhang Mancang entered the woodshed next to him, and when he came out soon, he was dragging a child like a chicken in his hand.
There were a few strands of tattered clothes hanging on the child's body, which could be described as half-clothed. There were injuries everywhere on the exposed skin, most of which were scabbed, with grass and soil sandwiched between the bloody scabs. If it weren't for the slight bruise on his chest,
Ups and downs, at first glance the child looked like he was dead.
When Du Juan saw it, tears came out of her eyes, and she hurriedly stepped forward to hug her. However, she missed her. Zhang Mancang raised the child and stepped aside, avoiding her hand: "One hand to hand over money, the other hand to hand over."
Dujuan Anxin gave Yinqian a replacement, but she was still angry at this attitude: "This is your daughter, not a domestic animal!" She looked at the child again, and was really angry: "She is so seriously injured, and I still have to treat her, you guys
We have to get rid of the medicine money."
It's not that she was reluctant to give up money and was fussy about it. It was really that she couldn't beat the Zhang family. After thinking about it, she could only make the Zhang family regret doing anything to their children by giving them less money.
Zhang's mother was eager to get the money: "Eight taels, no more."
After giving the money, the Zhang family felt happy and did not say any harsh words. They even asked them if they wanted to drink water.
Drink your ass!
I'm so angry.
Coming out of Zhang's house, Du Juan hugged her frivolous little daughter and gritted her teeth angrily: "A bunch of beasts! Inhuman things, God will take them sooner or later."
She went to the hospital first, and then took the child home. Fortunately, it was just a superficial injury. Du Juan was distressed, but she couldn't help but be happy. In the future, their mother and daughter finally got rid of the Zhang family and could live their own lives.
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On the third day after she was brought back, she moved to the new yard with her two children.
Chu Yunli was not idle. Half a month later, her two shops were opened. She did not deliberately hide the business. As soon as anyone inquired, they would know that the Zhu family's daughter-in-law made fragrant rice noodles.
Xiangjizi sells for half the price compared to the ones in the capital. There is one that is not as good in quality but not as fragrant. You can even buy one piece for ten cents. You know, one piece is as big as a palm. Save a little and it can last for several months.
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As soon as it opened, business was very good. Chu Yunli hired four people as waiters, and they were all so busy that they didn't even have time to eat.
This has some impact on those merchants who often bring goods back from other places, including the Zhu family. The more they take, the greater the impact. The Zhu family is the richest man, and Zhu Kangyu travels out all year round, so he naturally prepares a lot of soap.
If the things Chu Yunli sells are shoddy, the Zhu family can sell them as usual, but her soap is particularly good and tastes better than the ones in the capital... Mr. Zhu couldn't sit still anymore and took the time to come to the door.
He went to the shop. At that time, Chu Yunli was giving instructions in the workshop behind the shop and met him in the study.
"Where did you get the recipe?"
"I figured it out myself." Chu Yunli saw his expression and knew what he was thinking. The Zhu family must have thought that Zhu Kangyu gave it to her in private.
"An Yu, I never thought of driving you away. I sent you to Qiao Mansion before, but I was forced to do so." Father Zhu sighed: "I know you are angry with me, then... your pancreas can
Can’t you send some to my shop?”
Indeed, some merchants who only do business in a few nearby cities came to discuss it in detail. Chu Yunli nodded: "Okay, but we have to wait."
Father Zhu came over today and saw the grand scene outside. He was embarrassed to embarrass his daughter-in-law and didn't know what to say, so he quickly said goodbye and left.
When another embroidery workshop opened, Du Juan and her two daughters were there every day. Chu Yunli quickly found two talented embroidery girls, taught them some new tricks, and then let them become the master's disciples.
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More than two months have passed since these things were completed and the two shops were back on track.
The weather was getting warmer, so she took off her heavy cloak and cotton-padded clothes and put on her spring shirt. Chu Yunli's slightly protruding belly was also revealed.
After being busy for a while, she didn't stay in the shop very much. She only came out to discuss business when she had goods. The concierge was a person she specially selected. He usually received various posts and prioritized them.
On this day, Chu Yunli came back from outside and was greeted by the concierge: "Mrs. Zhu wants to see you. The younger one said you were not here. She didn't believe it yet and wanted to force her way in. Later, she left a message saying that she would come to the door early tomorrow morning.
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"Don't worry about her." Zhu's mother is one of the people Zhou Anyu hates the most. Chu Yunli will not go out of her way to meet her.
Early the next morning, Chu Yunli went out for an appointment. Zhu's mother rushed out, lost her temper, and decided to wait for someone at the door, but she was impatient and heard that Zhou Anyu might not return until after dark, so she had to leave angrily.
, planning to come early the next day.
It happened that Chu Yunli had something to do the next day, so she went out half an hour early. Mother Zhu didn't see anyone, so she almost died of anger.
On the third day, before dawn, Zhu's mother had already arrived at the door, and this time she finally saw someone.
"Hey, I don't see that you still have the ability to do business." As soon as Zhu's mother entered the outer study room and saw the elegant and polite woman behind the desk, she had a bookish air. She couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Chu Yunli didn't even raise her head: "If you can't speak, get out."
Mother Zhu jumped: "I am your mother-in-law."
Chu Yunli finally raised his head and his eyes fell on her legs: "Two or three months have passed, your legs have healed? Are you lame?"
"Okay." Mother Zhu didn't sit down, so she approached her and said condescendingly: "You wanted to separate from Kang Yu earlier, and you already signed the divorce letter. He will be back in two days, so don't stick to him again! You are a human being.
, be trustworthy, be reasonable, and don’t be annoying.”
Chu Yunli hummed: "Don't worry, with a mother like you, I will never look at him twice. Remember to take care of him later and don't let him come to me. Let's go back to each other.
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Zhu's mother stared at the head of the woman in front of her, originally wanting to see her expression, but after a long time of effort, she couldn't see anything. What she was most afraid of was that Zhou Anyu's talk about He Li was just pretending to get Qiao, in order to let her son
He bowed his head to her and begged her to go home.
Although she couldn't see her face clearly, her attitude seemed to show that she had no intention of turning back. Thinking of this, Zhu's mother breathed a sigh of relief: "Anyway, no matter what Kang Yu promised you, I really don't like you coming in.
"
Chu Yunli mocked: "I will never step into the gate of Zhu's Mansion again in my life, so don't worry."
Hearing this, Zhu's mother's heart relaxed: "Then the child in your belly..." According to her opinion, it is best not to keep it.
"It has nothing to do with the Zhu family." Chu Yunli looked at her seriously: "This child's surname will be Zhou in the future."
Mother Zhu narrowed her eyes: "Don't regret it."
"I can swear to God." Chu Yunli swore, and finally asked: "Are you satisfied?"
After hearing this, Zhu's mother's eyes narrowed with a smile: "It's best if you can figure it out. By the way, I gave Kang Yu a look. The girl from the Xu family is pretty good. Mrs. Xu and I have already met, and she is also interested.
We'll see each other when Kang Yu comes back. Miss Xu's mother was born into the richest man in Yuncheng, and her father is the brother of uncle Qiao Dahai and the brother of the general uncle. What do you think?"
"Whoever Zhu Kangyu marries has nothing to do with me." Chu Yunli said with a calm expression, "You have been blocking me for several days just to talk about this?"
"I think it's quite important. Since we've already discussed it, it's okay. I won't delay you, so I'll leave now." Zhu's mother waved her hand, not bothering her at all, and turned around to leave.
In fact, Zhu's mother was not willing to keep Zhou Anyu's unborn child at first, but then she thought about it, Zhou Anyu's two shops were doing well, especially the recipes for pancakes were very valuable and could be passed down to the family. These should all belong to that child, too.
It's like belonging to the Zhu family.
On the other side, Zhu Kangyu finally returned from Jiangnan after a long journey. He had never been away for more than a month before, but he had never gone so far. Fortunately, there was no danger and he was able to return home safely.
As soon as he entered the door, he went straight to his courtyard. After entering the arch, he suddenly felt that the surroundings were deserted. Although it was still as elegant, it always felt a bit more depressing.
"Where are the waiters? Tell them all to come back."
It must be that after he was gone, his mother transferred the person who was serving him.
There was no master in the yard, only two sweepers were left. One of the servants came forward and said, "The master has come back. They should arrive soon."
Zhu Kangyu nodded, quickly entered the door, turned around, and asked: "Where is Madam?"