met free Chapter 172 What we care about most is fairness
Chapter 172 What we care about most is fairness
It would be too much of a chore for Shen Zhensheng to clean up so many rooms next door by himself, so he went to the front yard to find Shen Laoer and Shen's father and mother.
"Dad, I need to clean the old yard today. My wife can't work either, so I have to trouble you and my second brother."
Shen's father and Shen's second son didn't ask why. They stood up and prepared to follow Shen Zhensheng back to the old courtyard to help. Shen's mother and Liu Ying also wanted to help.
"Mom, you and my second sister-in-law don't have to go. We still have to make snacks today. You two still have a lot to do."
When Shen's mother heard this, she thought so too and asked why they suddenly had to clean up the old yard.
Shen Zhensheng told his mother about recruiting people to make clothes in the village. Anyway, he would ask some women in the village about their needlework skills and character, so there was no need to hide this from her.
"What, Third Brother, your wife is preparing to do something big, is that okay?"
"Mom, don't you know my wife these days? If she is not sure, will she agree to make more clothes? Don't worry."
Shen's mother thought about it and realized that this was the case. The third brother's family asked her to make snacks, so the snack business would be successful. If she wanted to continue making clothes, she would definitely be successful. She had a plan in mind.
"Okay, you said your wife wanted to ask me about the situation of the women in the village, right? Your second sister-in-law and I will go over after we finish making the cakes. Don't let your wife come over. The road is slippery and the weather is cold. It would be bad if something happens to her."
"I know, mother. Then my father, my second brother and I will go clean up the house first."
The three of them were busy in the old yard. Liu Ying and Shen's mother were also busy making snacks at home. Xiao Baoer originally wanted to go to the old yard to help, but was taken home by Shen Zhensheng and strictly forbade her to run around. She had no choice but to stay at home and look after the three children.
If you can't help with the work, then just do the logistics work and prepare lunch for them.
First cook the pig's trotter soup and let it stew on the fire, then make the cabbage and shrimp soup vermicelli pot, dry pot cauliflower, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, stir-fried pork with peppers, mapo tofu, edamame sauce, and a pot of rice. These should be enough for you to eat.
The three people working next door smelled the fragrance of the food and were already hungry, so they couldn't continue their work at all.
"Dad, my wife may have prepared dinner. Let's go eat first and then work after we are full."
Shen Zhensheng called Shen's father and Shen's second son to go back for dinner, and sure enough, Xiao Baoer had already brought the food to the table.
"Dad, second brother, there is hot water here, come and wash your hands and eat."
Several people sat at the table to eat. The house was warm. Shen's father and Shen's second son had already seen Xiao Baoer's cooking skills, and the food tasted very delicious. The whole table of food was swept away by several people.
After finishing their meal, the three of them did not rest but went directly to the old yard to clean up. Shen Zhensheng also took away the things that Xiao Baoer had prepared for the floor and the kang. They had to clean up before putting the cloth in so as not to dirty the clothes when sewing them.
In the afternoon, Shen's mother and Liu Ying also came over, mainly to tell Xiao Baoer about the situation of women in the village.
Xiao Baoer found that what they said was not much different from what she had learned recently.
"Mom, sister-in-law, I plan to have the captain announce the recruitment on the loudspeaker in a few days. We will screen the applicants and organize those with good character to sew clothes on the spot. We will hire those who are better at sewing."
Shen's mother smiled and said, "You have considered it carefully. It will save some people from showing off their aunt's status and claiming that their sister-in-law is rich. What we care about most is fairness."
Shen's mother said this because she wanted to shut up Shen Laosi's family. Li Sanni would inevitably want to get involved. As for her needlework, my God, it's so bad that you can't even look at it. It's really not good enough.
Zhou Bao was quite efficient. After a few days, he got a work permit from the county garment factory. The factory also wanted to use Xiao Baoer's designs. They could pay for each piece of clothing she designed and buy out her designs in one go.
On the day Zhou Bao brought the certificate, Xiao Baoer and Shen Zhensheng were in the old yard looking around to see if there was anything that had not been cleaned up, and whether they needed to add some more things.
"Brother Sheng, sister-in-law, this is the work permit for the garment factory. We can start recruiting workers and start working. I will charge you for the amount you make. It would be even better if sister-in-law can come up with new styles of clothes."
"Okay, let's try to work as quickly as possible."
The three of them were talking in the house when they heard Dabao and Erbao's joyful voices in the yard, "Aunt is back, Auntie,"
The three people came out of the house and saw Shen Xiuxiu holding Sanbao. "Xiuxiu, why are you back at this time? Is it the holiday?"
"Yes, Third Brother. Once the snow on the road melts, the school will be closed. We are afraid that if there is another heavy snowstorm in the next few days, the roads will be difficult to travel on and the school will not be able to supply coal and firewood for heating."
Xiao Baoer was also very happy that Shen Xiuxiu was back. They would start hiring people for work tomorrow, and Xiuxiu's return would be a great help.
"That's great. Third sister-in-law needs your help recently. You have to go to work tomorrow," Xiao Baoer said to Shen Xiuxiu.
"No problem, sister-in-law. If you need me to do anything, just tell me. As long as you don't mind me causing trouble, that's fine."
Looking at Shen Xiuxiu's handsome young face, her big eyes that seemed to be able to speak, and her bright and confident smile whenever she spoke, Zhou Bao's face suddenly turned red, and his heart beat for no reason.
Shen Zhensheng remembered Zhou Bao standing behind him and was about to introduce Shen Xiuxiu to Zhou Bao. When he turned around, he saw Zhou Bao's face as red as a monkey's butt and patted him on the head.
"Why are you blushing, little brat? Let me introduce you. This is my sister, Shen Xiuxiu. She is currently attending high school in the county."
Zhou Bao was too embarrassed to look up at Shen Xiuxiu, let alone talk to her. Shen Zhensheng continued to introduce Zhou Bao to Shen Xiuxiu, "Xiuxiu, this is my brother named Zhou Bao, who also retired from the army. Now he is doing business with your sister-in-law."
"Hello, Brother Zhou Bao."
Unlike Zhou Bao, whose face turned red and he dared not speak, Shen Xiuxiu was also very shy to talk to a man, but she still greeted him politely with bright confidence.
"Xiu Xiu, just call me Brother Leopard."
Xiao Baoer looked at the shy expressions of the two people, especially Zhou Bao, a figure who was very comfortable in the black market, seeing Xiuxiu being so shy, it was really interesting!
But Xiuxiu is still in school and is still young, so let’s not think about these things for now and let her finish high school first.
"Hey, that's enough, you two. I'm going to make lunch. You all stay here and eat."
"Then sister-in-law, I won't be polite," Zhou Bao agreed to stay for dinner. For some reason, he just wanted to find an opportunity to say a few more words to Shen Xiuxiu.
Shen Xiuxiu put Sanbao down and followed Xiao Baoer into the kitchen. "Sister-in-law, I'll help you. It's a good opportunity to learn how to cook from you. My parents just told me that the dishes you cook are delicious. Every dish is delicious."
"That's not so exaggerated. These are all home-cooked dishes. Come in and help me. We'll have hot pot and barbecue this morning."
In the kitchen, there were hot pot and barbecue ingredients that Xiao Baoer had prepared before Zhou Bao came. There were quite a lot, enough for two more people.
"Sister-in-law, do we need to eat so much for one meal? There are both meat and vegetables."
"Yes, eat more then. Dad and Mom had a great time eating last time."
The two were chatting and laughing in the kitchen, Zhou Bao and Shen Zhensheng were looking at the clothes-making room in the old yard, and the three little ones were playing in the yard.