It's a pity that she waited until the sun set, and when she saw that the sunset was about to disperse, Dong Rong and Zhu rushed back with large bags of sundries. Cao Pozi jumped up and was about to scold, but she didn't want anyone to be one step ahead of her, so she stepped forward and took Dong Rong's hand and asked, "Sister Rong, how is it?" Is that done? ”

Dong Rong pretended not to see her black-faced mother-in-law, and smiled in response to Sister-in-law Liu's words, "Why is my sister-in-law waiting for me here?" I knew that my sister-in-law was a quick temper, so I came back earlier. ”

Sister-in-law Liu was a little embarrassed but told the truth, "I also look forward to the completion of the errand and earn some change to subsidize the family." ”

Dong Rong liked that she was refreshing and unpretentious, so she smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, the errand is done." If you sell a box of ice early, you can go home early, and the salary is 20 yuan a day. ”

"Really?" Sister-in-law Liu was overjoyed, you must know that she keeps embroidering insoles and purses all day long, deducting the money for fabric needlework, and she can earn ten cents at most. Working a half-day job like this can earn twice as much, which is really a good job.

"Also, the box with ice cubes is a bit heavy, it's not easy for our women to push, it would be better if your eldest brother could also work with you, and the salary is also twenty yuan, so you won't be afraid of a little trouble in the city." Dong Rong threw out another piece of good news, which made Liu's sister-in-law dizzy, and happily tied her hands and held her hands for a long time before shouting, "Of course you can go, you must go!" I'm going to sue a few of them! ”

Dong Rong pulled her back with a smile and instructed, "Sister-in-law, there aren't many ice cubes, so naturally you won't need too many people." If the sisters-in-law I saw today came to help, it would be enough, you must not be public, the village is all known, they are all villagers, and I can't refuse. ”

"Oh, I know, sister, you can rest assured." Sister-in-law Liu patted her chest and assured, and then couldn't wait to run to report the good news.

Mrs. Cao listened to it for a long time and tasted some tastes, she frowned and asked, "Didn't you go to worship the Buddha and catch the temple fair today, why do you sound like you're going to sell things?" ”

Dong Rong smiled and stepped forward to help her respond, "Mother, we have something to say home." ”

After speaking, she didn't allow Mrs. Cao to open her mouth again and walked home quickly. Old man Cao was sitting at the door of the hall smoking a dry cigarette, and stood up when he saw his wife and son and daughter-in-law coming back. Dong Rong stepped forward and saluted, then found a big paper bag from the basket and held it with both hands, and said with a smile, "Dad, there are people selling tobacco leaves at the temple fair today, and I will buy you a pound when I see that it is good." ”

Old man Cao was stunned when he heard this, a pound of good tobacco costs at least fifty yuan, he is reluctant to buy it on weekdays, where does his daughter-in-law get the money?

Mrs. Cao snorted coldly and was about to open her mouth to sue, not wanting Dong Rong to guard against her move early, so she preemptively opened her mouth to tell her how she took over the errand and how to find the sisters-in-law in the village to help her.

After hearing this, Old Man Cao seemed to inadvertently glance at his stupid son, and saw that he nodded slightly, so he coughed twice and said slowly, "Since it is the errand that Brother Ping is looking for you, it must not be wrong." There is no work at home now, so you and the pillar go out to work to earn some money, and you can have more money on hand..."

Before he could finish his words, Mrs. Cao was anxious on the side, and shouted loudly, "Dad, how can you say that?" There is a lot of work at home, they go out to work, who goes down to pull weeds, who cooks and washes? Besides, it's not a separate family, and they should be handed over to me to manage when they earn wages! ”

Old man Cao frowned and scolded in a low voice, "What are you yelling about, don't you have me in the field." Besides, you're not too old to walk, can't you do laundry and cooking? ”

Mrs. Cao just heard that Sister-in-law Liu can get 20 yuan as a helper, Dong Rong can be regarded as a small steward, the salary must be higher, and she can earn back two taels of silver in a summer. And not only can this silver not fit into her own pocket, but she also has to work hard to wash and cook, which is a big loss!

The more she thought about it, the more annoyed and aggrieved she became, and the old man who wanted to tear his elbow and turn out was a little timid, so he simply lay on the ground and cried, "Oh, my life is so bitter, I went bankrupt and married my daughter-in-law, but I can't enjoy the blessings of my daughter-in-law." What hope do I have for my life, it's better to die..."

Old man Cao saw that the old woman was so embarrassed in front of his son and daughter-in-law, and he hated it so much that he wanted to step forward and kick it a few times. Second Sister Cao heard the movement in the side room, leaned on the door frame and came out to look, and when she saw that her mother was about to be beaten, she immediately staggered and fell forward, crying and pleading, "Dad, if you have something to say, don't beat my mother." ”

Dong Rong also hurriedly stepped forward to apologize, "Dad, hurry up and be angry, it's all the daughter-in-law who is ignorant, and she makes you and your mother angry." ”

Mrs. Cao was also afraid of being beaten, so she got up with the help of her daughter and daughter-in-law's intercession. But it is absolutely impossible for her to let go of the fat in her mouth, she sobbed and continued to cry, "I'm just old, I want to enjoy the happiness of my children, what's wrong, you still have to beat me..."

Dong Rong saw that Old Man Cao was about to make a move again, so she hurriedly threw out the countermeasures she had prepared earlier, "Mother, we are a family, how can I leave my family alone if I go out to work with Zhuzi and get paid?" You see, we bought so many things today, two catties of lamp oil, four catties of salt, and a piece of fatty meat. ”

Cao Pozi stretched her head and took a closer look at the things in the stupid pillar's hand, her face looked a little better, but she was still unwilling, and pouted and said, "This is how much money I need." ”

Dong Rong pretended not to hear this, and then turned to Old Man Cao and said, "Dad, I really can't take care of the family's work when I go out with Zhuzi, otherwise I will pay a few clerks a day, and find a lady in the village to help with chores." In this way, my mother can rest, and I feel better. ”

Old man Cao shook his head, "No, if you really hire someone to come back to do housework, you may not be gossiped about it." You can rest assured and go about it, and don't pay attention to your mother. ”

Mrs. Cao was so angry that she jumped to her feet, and she didn't care about being beaten at this time, so she said urgently, "It's okay if you don't hire someone, you pay the money every month and come back, and you should hire me to work." ”

Old man Cao and second sister Cao were a little embarrassed when they heard this, they did their own work and had to collect wages, this is really a strange talk, and it will definitely make people laugh when it is spread.