roccoschili Chapter 113 Ask Zhou Youliang about the house and land
Chapter 113 Ask Zhou Youliang about the house and land
"Erniu, let's go to the house where there will be food next week. I want him to help me find a place to build a house in town or buy an old house."
"Okay, Panpan, why do you suddenly have this idea?" Erniu asked curiously.
Shen Ru also looked at Su Panpan curiously.
"I want my four children to go to school, but it's not good if they have to work in the village every day and miss out on school."
Erniu stopped talking and just nodded.
Because everyone in the village said that going to school would interfere with work, and now Su Panpan said that work would interfere with going to school, he didn't know what to say because he himself didn't go to school.
If the children in the village were sent to school by their parents, the gossipy old women in the village would spread the news from one end of the village to the other. With that money, they could just buy a few clothes, a few meals of meat, and learn a few basic words. Why waste that money when they won't be able to pass the imperial examination?
He was lucky to have a very open-minded grandfather who traveled all over the country and often taught his father to read. Then Zhang Fulai taught him and Daniu, which made him and Daniu able to read.
Later, Da Niu and Er Niu came in handy when delivering goods, as we often had to check the delivery orders, count the inventory, and settle the accounts.
Because of this, the Zhang family lives a very good life compared to other villagers.
So, reading more books is always beneficial, Erniu agrees with this in his heart. But he just doesn't know how to explain it clearly.
Shen Ru: "Yeah, it would be nice if I could have my own house here, so I don't have to rush around like this every day."
Shen Ru naturally agreed, so she and Qin Youwen spared no effort to teach Sisi and Linlin to read after a tiring day.
"Then, Second Uncle and Sister-in-law, you and Erniu should save your money. When you have more money in the future, you can buy a house in town. You can also arrange for Sisi and Linlin to go to school for a few years. A woman's knowledge is more important than anything else."
Shen Ru nodded.
Erniu thought for a few seconds and said, "Panpan, I never had this idea before, but now that you mention it, I'm tempted. At the rate you're making money with us, it will only take more than a year to save enough."
"Then you will have an advantage when you get married in the future." Shen Ru joked with a smile, and Su Panpan laughed out loud.
"That's hard to say." Erniu smiled embarrassedly.
"Then let's work hard together. In the future, we'll each have a house in town, so we don't have to travel back and forth. When we save money, we can open a shop or do other business."
Along the way, Su Panpan was thinking about her future plans, thinking that if she could have a house or a piece of land of her own in the town, it would be convenient for her children to go to school and it would also be much easier to do business.
Two oxen were driving the cart, their hooves making clattering sounds.
Soon, they arrived at Zhou Youliang's house.
Zhou Youliang and his wife heard that they had arrived and came out to greet them warmly.
Zhou Youliang was all smiles, extending his hand to greet them, saying, "Come in, come in! How come you have time to come here?"
Su Panpan said cheerfully, "Brother Zhou, we'd like to ask you to find out if there's any land for sale nearby. We'd like to buy a piece of land and build a house. Or if you have a nicer house for sale, that would be fine too."
Zhou Youliang's wife, Gao Qinqin, smiled brightly and said quickly, "Come on, come on, come in and sit down first. Let's talk slowly."
Everyone walked into the house and sat down.
Zhou Youliang frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "I'll keep an eye on this matter for you, but buying land and building a house is not easy. There are many things to consider."
"We know, Brother Zhou, that's why we come to you for help. You are experienced and can definitely give us a lot of good advice." Su Panpan's eyes were earnest.
Zhou Youliang laughed and waved his hand. "Haha, then I'll do my best. You guys can first tell me your requirements and ideas."
Su Panpan sat up straight and said seriously, "We just want to find a place that's not too far away and reasonably priced. It would be best if it's closer to the market so it's convenient for us to do business."
"Yes, and the land needs to be flat, so it will be easier to build a house." Shen Ru nodded slightly, her eyes full of happiness.
Zhou Youliang nodded slightly. "Okay, I'll remember that. I'll let you know when I have any news."
Su Panpan smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Brother Zhou. Brother Zhou, sister-in-law, we didn't bring anything special, so we brought some freshly made candied haws. You can try them."
Zhou Youliang's wife, Gao Qinqin, showed surprise on her face: "Oh, you are so polite."
Zhou Youliang took the candied haws and said with a smile, "Then we won't be polite. It's a good opportunity for us to try your new flavor of candied haws."
At this time, the maid from Zhou Youliang's family brought tea.
"Come, have some tea. How is your business lately?" Zhou Youliang picked up the teacup and made a gesture of invitation.
Su Panpan showed a confident smile on her face: "Not bad, Brother Zhou. Our new hawthorn products are very popular."
Zhou Youliang nodded with satisfaction: "That's good. Your business is getting more and more prosperous. You will definitely live a good life in the future."
"Thank you for your kind words, Brother Zhou. We also hope to have our own house in town soon, so that we can do business with more peace of mind."
Zhou Youliang put down his teacup, nodded, and said, "Don't worry, I'll find out for you as soon as possible."
Su Panpan stood up, bowed and said, "Okay, then we won't disturb Brother Zhou and his wife. Let's go back and wait for news."
Zhou Youliang said enthusiastically, "Since you guys rarely come here, why not stay for lunch?"
Su Panpan quickly waved her hand and declined, "Brother Zhou, this is too much trouble. We'd better not disturb you anymore."
"It's not a big deal, let's just have a simple meal together." Gao Qinqin also stepped forward to persuade.
Shen Ru and Erniu were also a little embarrassed.
Zhou Youliang invited them again and again, which was so enthusiastic that Su Panpan and the others couldn't refuse, so they agreed.
Taking advantage of the time before dinner, Su Panpan began to observe Zhou Youliang's yard.
She, Shen Ru, and Erniu walked and watched, secretly admiring in their hearts.
Although this courtyard was not as luxurious as the royal palace, it was just as she had imagined, exuding the atmosphere of a wealthy family.
Each room is clean and tidy, the yard is spacious and bright, and the flowers, plants and trees are arranged in an orderly manner, making people feel very comfortable.
She saw a woman busy washing clothes and cleaning, her movements skillful and efficient.
There was also an old chef preparing lunch in the kitchen, and the aroma was wafting in the air.
Su Panpan thought that Zhou Youliang had indeed made money in the grain business in recent years, and his configuration in all aspects was very good.
At lunch time, the table was filled with sumptuous dishes.
Angelica and Codonopsis Lamb Soup, Braised Pork Ribs with Chestnuts, Braised Pig's Trotters with Soy Sauce, Crispy Fish Fillets, Lion's Head with Crab Roe, Mapo Tofu, Stir-fried Bean Sprouts, Shredded Pork and Cabbage Stewed with Vermicelli, and Cold Fungus Salad.
Zhou Youliang said with a smile, "Come on, come on, everyone, don't be shy and try these dishes."
"Yes, everyone, come and try it and see if my chef's cooking skills are up to your Madam Su's taste? Haha!" Gao Qinqin also greeted them warmly.