Chapter 44: Days [recommended plus more]

Before long, the first snow fell in winter.

And as this snow fell, the work in the field was completely closed.

Everyone is no longer going out for a stroll, but hiding at home, Maodong.

The old Xu family is no exception.

However, Xu's boss and Xu's second obviously didn't want to just hide. The

brothers still went out early and returned late every day to hunt in the

mountains.

In fact, in winter, many people go hunting in the mountains in this village.

In winter, especially when it snows, it is much easier to go into the

mountains to catch rabbits and pheasants.

One is snow, these wild animals will leave marks in the snow. The second is

that the snow is heavy, and they also have to hide in their dens. Where there

are wild things hiding, the snow pits are different.

Experienced farmers and hunters can easily distinguish it.

It's no surprise that Mr. Xu and Mr. Xu go into the mountains on such days and

often bring back prey.

Few people in the village don't say anything about it. Even if someone sees

it, it won't be a big deal.

Oh, by the way, Xu Lao Er's daughter-in-law Li was also confirmed to be

pregnant.

For the sake of the future, the Xu family agreed on the two brothers going

hunting in the mountains. It's just that, the prey returned is no longer all

used for eating, but most of it will be distributed to the town or sold in the

city.

Mr. Xu also mentioned the idea of opening a restaurant in the town in the

beginning of spring, which was unanimously approved by his family. Especially

when I heard that I was going to buy two maids to come back to wait, Xu's wife

and daughter-in-law almost didn't raise her hands and feet in favor, and even

voluntarily said that she could use her private money to supplement the

household.

However, Wang's proposal was firmly rejected by Mrs. Xu.

In this home, Mrs. Xu is the woman in charge of the house. With the money of

the daughter-in-law, who is in charge of this family? She did not covet the

dowry money of her daughter-in-law, even if the daughter-in-law offered to

make up for the family.

Of course, if Wang Clan wants to spend his money on Xu Lao San and buy

something special for Xu Lao San, Mrs. Xu will not be able to control it.

After all, although they are still a big family, the three brothers have

already married each other, and they can be regarded as small families in the

big family. She is in charge of heaven and earth, can she also control how her

daughter-in-law gets along with her son?

What's more, if the Wang clan has made money, what should be done if the Zhou

clan and the Li clan are not as good as the Wang clan? If you have no money,

will your status in this family appear to be a bit lower than that of the Wang

family?

For the peaceful atmosphere of this home, Mrs. Xu is extremely principled.

Moreover, if the money in the family is not enough, it is because the family

members are incapable.

...

Days just passed by day by day.

The old Xu family's wealth became more substantial, and the old lady Xu's face

was ruddy. And her three daughters-in-laws have gradually become pregnant,

especially Wang, who is already confirmed to be twins, and her stomach is

already comparable to that of Mrs. Xu.

Fortunately, the old Xu family bought a lot of fabric and cotton before the

winter. Otherwise, the winter clothes of these four big belly women would be a

problem.

At noon of the day, Mr. Xu and Mr. Xu came back from the mountain early. As

soon as they arrived at the door of the house, they saw a carriage rushing

towards their courtyard.

The brothers knocked on the courtyard door, put down their prey, and greeted

Mr. Xu to come out.

"Father, it seems to be coming to our house!"

Xu Lao Er said muffledly.

Father Xu slapped him: "It's not from our house, why are you calling out Lao

Tzu for?"

"It seems to be!" Xu Lao Er touched his head, feeling as if he was really

talking nonsense.