dognovel Chapter 260 It's Not Necessarily a Woman's Problem
Chapter 260 It's Not Necessarily a Woman's Problem
"Isn't this wage too high?" Liu Mei questioned.
"It's okay, just do it this way." Yunyi didn't mind giving more; at least that way everyone would be more motivated to work.
"Okay." Liu Mei turned and left.
As for Xia Laidi, she ran all the way to her doorstep, then sighed in frustration and pushed open the door to enter the yard.
"Where have you been gallivanting off to again?" Madam Xiao glared at her third daughter. "The New Year is almost here, there's a ton of work to do at home, can't you see? Hurry up and wash your brother's clothes."
"Mom, I'm done washing," Xia Zhaodi said softly.
Xia Laidi hurriedly went over and held her younger sister's small hands, which were red from the cold water from washing clothes.
"Third sister, I'm fine." Xia Zhaodi smiled at Xia Laidi.
"Then go and start a fire to cook," said Madam Xiao, turning and going into the house.
The two sisters went to the kitchen and lit the firewood.
"Third sister, how is it?" Xia Zhaodi asked Xia Laidi in a low voice.
Xia Laidi shook her head: "I don't know."
"Third Sister, it's alright." Xia Zhaodi lowered her voice. "When I went to the market before, I heard that the wealthy Ma family in town was buying a maid, so..."
"No, I'm not going." Xia Laidi hurriedly interrupted her sister. "You can't go to those rich people's houses, do you hear me? Your third sister will find a way and will definitely make you live a good life."
Xia Zhaodi smiled and nodded. When she heard Xiao Yu's footsteps approaching outside, she shut her mouth and said nothing more.
Just then, the sound of a gong rang out outside, and everyone gathered outside. When they heard the village chief say that Yunyi's family was looking for someone to make purses, and that each purse would cost three coins, they were all excited.
Isn't this just giving money away for free? A purse with just an embroidered "福" (good fortune) character can easily yield several a day if you're quick.
Ms. Xiao was naturally delighted and immediately signed up with her two daughters.
Liu Mei specially prepared a room for everyone to do needlework.
The house had heated walls, and a fire was always burning in the kitchen, so the rooms were warm and not cold at all. Everyone chatted and worked at the same time.
While working, Xia Laidi secretly glanced at Xia Miaomiao not far away. As soon as she looked at her twice, she was slapped on the back.
"Get to work! How is that being lazy?" Mrs. Xiao frowned at her. "If you don't finish four today, you won't be eating dinner tonight."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhaodi quickly sped up her work; the more she did, the easier it would be for her third sister.
Da Zhuang's mother was also working in the house, so she could see everything clearly. She glanced at Xia Miaomiao, who was talking to her mother while working not far away, and then at Xia Laidi, who was being slapped by her own mother. She felt a sudden pang of sympathy for her.
She also thought of something else: if she married Xia Laidi, even if she said something wrong in the future, she wouldn't be able to go home and ask her family to make a scene. But it wouldn't be the same with Xia Miaomiao. If she suffered any grievances, her parents would definitely come to her aid, and then she would become the weaker party.
Thinking this way, she began to favor Xia Laidi.
It has to be said, she really thinks a lot.
So, under the pretext of going to the outhouse, he went to find Yunyi and said, "Miss, I think Xia Laidi is a nice girl."
"Decided?"
“We do want to settle down with this girl, but we’re worried about her parents…” Da Zhuang’s mother sighed. “The Wu Cuicui family really gave me a hard time.”
"Tell Dazhuang to ask someone to put in a good word for it. We'll only know the truth once we've done it."
"That's true. So who do you think would be suitable?"
“Aunt Gao is suitable.” Yunyi directly pointed to the village chief’s wife. Although she was not the oldest or the most senior, her husband was the highest-ranking official in the village, so even if there was a problem, he would give her face.
“Alright.” Da Zhuang’s mother slapped her thigh. “If my Da Zhuang gets married, you will be the one who does the most credit. Not only will the matchmaker get a pig’s head, but you will also have to receive one.”
Yunyi was both amused and exasperated. The local custom was that if a marriage was arranged, the matchmaker would be given a pig's head as a token of gratitude.
"Oh, right." Da Zhuang's mother took a few steps and then turned back. "Girl, I have another request for you."
"Please just say it, Auntie."
"Um... Lai Di's two daughters got married a few years ago, but I heard they haven't had any children. So, is she also...?"
“It doesn’t matter,” Yunyi smiled. “It’s a matter of individual constitution, and…” she paused, “not having children isn’t necessarily a woman’s problem.”
Big Zhuang's mother's eyes widened instantly: "You mean, men also have problems?"
"Hehe." Yunyi chuckled. "Auntie, you've farmed before, haven't you?"
"I've planted everything, I'm quite good at farming."
"Then you should know that to grow food, and to grow good food, not only does the land need to be fertile, but the seeds also need to be excellent. If you only have good land but no good seeds, even if the crops grow, they will be deformed and cracked. But if you only have good seeds but no good land, you won't have good food either, right?"
"This……"
"It's the same principle as women giving birth. Men provide the seed, and women provide the land. Neither can be missing. It's wrong to blame the land entirely for not having children."
Da Zhuang's mother suddenly slapped her thigh: "That makes sense, but..." As she spoke, her eyes suddenly reddened, "But why didn't I think of that sooner? If I had, my poor sister wouldn't have had to hang herself."
Yunyi was taken aback. Was there another story behind this?
“Let me tell you, my parents passed away early, and my older sister raised me single-handedly. Later, she got married, but she didn't have any children for three years, so her husband's family wanted to divorce her. In the end, she couldn't think straight and was afraid of jeopardizing my marriage, so she hanged herself. My poor sister…”
Yunyi was speechless: "Did your ex-brother-in-law have children later?"
"I heard that after he married a widow from the next village, he had a son."
"Is that son his?"
“This…” Da Zhuang’s mother was stunned. “I have to go back and ask around.”
"Why don't you tell me which village it is, and I'll have someone go and inquire?"
“Okay.” Da Zhuang’s mother stopped crying as soon as she heard that. “We are from Doujia Village in the northwest corner. My name is Dou Laixi, and my older sister’s name is Dou Laifu. I married into Zhaojia Village, and she married into Majiagou…”
"Okay, I'll send someone to Majia Gou to inquire. I'll let you know when I have news." Yunyi's lips twitched. The two sisters' names were really auspicious.
"Thank you so much, young lady." Da Zhuang's mother sniffed. "I'm going to go and have a chat with Sister Gao."
Everyone's execution was very strong. The next day, Gao Shunfang went to Lai Di's house.
Upon hearing Gao Shunfang's purpose, Xiao Yu's eyes lit up: "Sister-in-law, this is a good thing, but my third daughter is lazy and good-for-nothing, she would be a disaster if she married into the family. I think my second daughter, Baozhu, is more suitable."