The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 193 Let everyone choose

Grandma Wang spoke casually, but it stirred up a storm in the hearts of everyone in the Wang family, especially her sons and daughters-in-law.

The wages were 150 taels of silver, plus room and board, which meant that you could save 150 taels in a year.

For the Wang family, who had only recently become wealthy, this was an unimaginably generous reward.

As for the one-month family visit leave that year, they didn't care much.

In fact, long-term workers often don't have any days off all year round. If they need to take leave for an emergency, the deduction in wages can be unbearable.

Of course, it would be even better if there were holidays; a month would be just enough for a round trip, and I could even stay at home for a few days.

Wang Chuangui, however, thought far ahead. After hearing what Old Madam Wang said, he asked, "Mother, then according to your opinion, who should be the candidate?"

Yes, the Wang family has so many people, including four sons. Who should get this lucrative job?
Previously, Wang Chuangui was not qualified to participate, after all, what could a paralyzed person do?

Now, all four Wang brothers have this opportunity.

If the conditions are relaxed, perhaps Wang Dalang could go too.

Grandma Wang smiled enigmatically: "That's up to you two. Let me make this clear: whoever decides to go, you must do a good job. Don't try to cheat or slack off, and embarrass the Wang family. If I find out you've disgraced yourselves, I'll show you what it's like to be 'stirred up with bamboo shoots and pork'!"

This means that the candidate is currently undecided.

Even anyone who wants to go can try to get a chance.

Zhang was eager to try, and gently nudged Wang Chuanyuan's arm, hoping he would try to secure the spot.

There's a lot going on at Wang's steamed bun shop right now, and business is booming, but whether they can earn 150 taels a year is still a big unknown.

It's actually very difficult to earn that much; the gross profit is uncertain.

Wang Chuanyuan gently shook his head.

He really enjoys making steamed buns. Although it's tiring every day, he knows what he should do each day. He gets up in the morning, finishes what he needs to do, and then waits for customers to come.

By noon, I had finished cleaning up what needed to be done, and the rest of the time was just for myself.

Although he could see the end of his days ahead, he felt at ease.

If he were to travel far away to become someone else's steward, regardless of whether he had the ability, he would prefer to work for his own family.

As for Wang Chuangui, he was indeed willing to give it a try. Ever since he started studying, Wang Chuangui felt that doing anything else was more important than studying.

Even if he were to carry manure every day, it would be better than having him write, read, and memorize articles every day.

"Tell me your plans," Grandma Wang asked quietly.

Xiao Zhang poked Wang Chuanyuan several times, until his arm turned red. Wang Chuanyuan grimaced but didn't utter a sound.

As a result, Xiao Zhangshi became ruthless, grabbing him tightly and twisting him violently.

"Ouch!" Wang Chuanyuan cried out in pain.

Grandma Wang looked at him and said, "Third son, it seems you have a strong idea. Tell me about it."

Wang Chuanyuan: "..."

“Mom, I don’t have any specific plans. Right now, I just want to make the steamed bun shop a success. Maybe in a few years, we can open a branch. I’ve already thought it through. Once we open a branch, I’ll hand it over to the boys. By then, they’ll be all grown up and will have a livelihood.”

Some people envy the Wang family for having so many sons, while others know they are worried because everyone needs to eat, and having more than a dozen mouths to feed is simply gluttonous.

We must make sure to plan for the children's future.

"You've got quite a long way to go." Old Mrs. Wang then looked at Wang Chuangui. "So what do you think? I see you're so careless with your studies all day, I guess you don't want to study anymore. Fine, you can go over there and be a manager."

Although Grandma Wang spoke calmly, Wang Chuangui felt uneasy listening to her voice.

He even had a strange thought: if he nodded now, he might regret it greatly in the future.

Wang Chuangui smiled and said, "Mother, you're joking. I'm studying hard right now and I have to be a role model for the children. My teacher has also praised me for my great progress in my studies recently. If I can brush up on my foundation, I'll have a very good chance of passing the preliminary examination next year."

That's true. Although Wang Chuangui wasn't particularly fond of studying, he was quite gifted in learning. He could grasp the material taught by his teacher, memorize the poems and prose well, and understand them thoroughly, so he didn't need to put in much effort.

Even his teacher said that if he had studied from a young age, he might have become a top scholar.

Grandma Wang hummed in agreement, indicating that she had heard.

Wang Chuanfu is still at home, while Wang Chuanman went out to look for Wang Aibao and hasn't returned yet.

Both Wang Chuangui and Wang Chuanyuan made it clear that they would not take on the role of housekeeper.

The situation reached a stalemate.

"You don't need to answer me now. Manager Zhou isn't one of them. Right now, we're in dire need of a steward. Go back and think about it yourselves. If you're going to do it, you have to do it well and don't waste this opportunity."

Grandma Wang stopped there, saying no more.

Also, let Old Wang arrange for Wang Chuanfu to come over and hear what he has to say.

Old Wang then had Wang Erlang and Wang Sanlang travel together, driving the donkey cart back to the village.

I'm going back to the village today; I can only bring people over tomorrow.

The children had no idea what everyone was talking about, but seeing the adults' serious expressions, they knew they couldn't be naughty today, or they might face even harsher punishment.

So everyone behaved properly and performed admirably.

The children even adopted the rules that their teacher had taught them. Seeing that they were more proper at mealtimes and more careful with their words, Old Mrs. Wang's dislike for them lessened somewhat.

It's alright, at least it's not beyond saving.

It seems the old man's legacy isn't so bad after all.

Old Wang, who was trellising melon vines in the yard, suddenly sneezed loudly, rubbed his nose, and looked completely bewildered.

"The weather hasn't changed at all, how could I have caught a cold?"

After dinner, Grandma Wang sent all the children out so they could go play at the Qin family's house.

Little Ayu was overjoyed to learn that she was going to Brother Ayou's house. She immediately sat on the back of the little sheep and quickly headed towards the Qin family's house.

Wang Liulang quickly called out, "Sister Ayu, wait for us!"

If they lose Ayu again, they'll probably have to sleep on their stomachs tonight.

Because my butt will definitely get a good beating from Grandma!

After all the children had left, Old Mrs. Wang gathered the Wang family together again, then went back to her room and took out a cloth bundle.

These are the things she brought back.

There were no clothes inside the cloth bundle.

Instead, they were packed in small cloth bags.

Grandma Wang opened two of the cloth bags and found gold hairpins with dangling ornaments inside, and they looked like very new styles.

The wives' eyes lit up.

Grandma Wang pretended not to see and opened another cloth bag.

Inside lay a stack of silver notes.

Yes, a whole stack.