Spring scenery in the fields

"It depends on the style. The more complicated ones are more expensive, and the simpler ones are cheaper."

The boss came to the display stand and pointed at the ones with simple styles.

"Three for one penny. This is the simplest style. Anyone who knows how to sew knows how to do this."

"You don't know how to do it very well. Take this style home first. When you learn other styles, take them back from me."

Ji Wenhe nodded.

The boss went on to say, "Many people take silk threads from us and take them home to make silk threads. We have all the silk threads you see on the market."

"I'll give you some extra thread. Go back and make a new pattern. Bring it to me to see. If you have good skills, I'll give you more thread to make it back."

She walked behind the counter and picked out two bundles of red thread.

"Two bundles can make fifty-four, but you have to deposit ten cents with me first. When you deliver the goods, I will give you another ten cents. And you don't have to pay a deposit when you take goods from me in the future."

Ji Wenhe looked at Shen Rongshan behind him, only to see him take out ten cents from his purse and put them on the counter, and then put two bundles of thread into the basket.

In this way, the job of making the net was taken over.

When I was about to leave, I looked at the finished silk thread next to me and asked, "Boss, what kind of threads do you use to make your silk thread?"

"Flax thread, silk thread, cotton thread, silk thread is the most used. Silk thread is precious. If it is not an old customer, I dare not make it for him easily."

Some farmers have never worn clothes made of silk in their entire lives.

What he meant was that she couldn't get the silk thread to make a loop, and her boss was afraid that she would embezzle it. If you put yourself in his shoes, you can understand that.

Ji Wenhe asked again: "Is the labor cost of using silk thread very high?"

The boss nodded: "Of course, it takes an experienced hand to make a fine product."

Silk thread is thinner than linen thread and cotton thread. You can tell how much time it takes to make it just by looking at the finished product, but in terms of the feel of the finished product, silk thread still looks the best.

He lowered his head and thought for a while, then asked, "Boss, do you sell thread separately? For example, if I want to buy several different colors of linen thread, how much is it?"

"Thirty cents a pound. Undyed ones are cheaper, twenty-five cents."

The hemp twine that the Shen Yuanshan brothers made was thirteen cents per pound. He said that this price was still a low price.

Ji Wenhe nodded and thanked him politely: "Thank you, boss. When should I come to deliver the goods?"

The boss smiled and replied: "You can send it over when you are done."

When making a silk thread, she would set a deadline for the person and ask him how long it would take to complete the work and send it to her.

"Okay, boss, you're busy, we'll leave first."

"Hey, walk slowly."

After leaving Jinxiufang, Ji Wenhe asked the people around him: "Brother Shen, did you see the small stall next to the seed shop just now?"

"I see peddlers walking the streets selling all kinds of goods. Do you see anything you like?"

The items sold by the peddler are very cheap compared to those in the shop. If she likes them, she can buy one.

She shook her head.

"I was wondering if we could get a little car like that."

"Not really." Shen Rongshan looked at the street in the distance. "The peddler business has been bad in recent years. People can't even get enough food to eat, so how can they have spare money to buy those playthings?"

"Purchasing the goods is also a huge expense. The car needs to be custom-made by a carpenter. It will probably cost around two taels of silver."

If you set the price too high, people won't want to buy; if you set the price too low, you won't make any money. Under the current circumstances, even if you don't make a penny, very few people will buy.

Seeing her frowning in distress, he thought for a moment and then said, "In a year or two, when everyone's life is better and they have some extra money, we can discuss it."

In fact, he didn't really want to be a peddler. He thought it would be better to make money by hunting. Although it was dangerous, if he was lucky and caught a big prey, he could earn enough to cover his family's expenses for half a year.

Ji Wenhe had her own considerations in mind, but she didn't know how to explain them to him in detail. This was the only way she could think of to make money, and she didn't want to give up.

She raised her head and looked at him seriously: "Brother Shen, I want to make money. I have some ideas. Maybe the result may not necessarily make money, but I want to try."

"Thirty cents, just consider it as a loan from me. I'll pay you back when I make some silk and sell it. Brother Shen, can you...can you lend it to me?"

She looked at him anxiously. If he didn't agree, she could only wait until she sold the silk cord and then...

Shen Rongshan sighed imperceptibly: "We are a family, why do we need to borrow money? My money is your money."

He could feel that she was thinking about the family and really wanted to stay and live with him.

"I was thinking of putting the remaining money together and giving it to you for safekeeping after I get home."

He took out his purse and handed it to her.

"Keep it and don't lose it. I'll give you the rest when we get home."

Ji Wenhe stared blankly at the white purse in his hand that was so old that it was unrecognizable of its original pattern.

This is... handing over financial power?

"Brother Shen, aren't you afraid that I'll run away with all my belongings?"

Shen Rongshan did not answer but asked: "Then will you run?"

She arched her eyebrows and smiled sweetly: "No!"

She had already made up her mind to stay unless he forced her to do something she didn't want to do, beat her, or force her.

She saw and remembered the kindness of the three brothers.

"Brother Shen, I want to make money and make life better for my family. Let's work hard together."

Looking at her smiling face, the corners of Shen Rongshan's lips curled up slightly, and the coldness between his brows faded, becoming gentle.

"it is good."

At this moment, the two people's hearts moved one step closer to each other.

Return to Jinxiufang.

"Boss, I want a pound of linen yarn of different colors. Can they be mixed together or can they only be sold in bundles?"

"I have some pre-packaged. You can choose any color you want."

The boss called the shop assistant over with a smile.

"Take the girl to the back to choose the colors, and bring the one you like to me."

The shop assistant nodded: "Girl, please follow me."

Ji Wenhe glanced at the person behind him.

"Go ahead, I'll wait for you here, don't rush."

"Okay, I'll pick it quickly."

There is a small door next to the counter, covered by a curtain. After lifting the curtain and going in, there is a room on the right.

Around the room were various shelves with different colored threads on them.

The shop assistant pointed to the two rows below and said, "These are flax threads. Each bundle weighs one ounce. Girl, which color do you want to choose?"

Ji Wenhe took a quick look and picked out some bright colors.

After choosing what I wanted and paying the bill, I left Jinxiufang satisfied.

"Brother Shen, shall we go home now?"

"Are there any other shops you want to visit?" Shen Rongshan asked.

She thought about it and shook her head: "It's past noon, let's go home."

The reason is that she still wants to go to many places, but she doesn't have enough time. If she goes back now, she probably won't get home until the evening.

"Well, let's go buy some buns first."

Speaking of food, Ji Wenhe felt hungry.