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"Recently, our family has been doing ice jelly business. Although only Dashu, Taoer and Erhe have been with us, I believe you all know from the changes in the food over the past few days that this ice jelly business is profitable."

Several children nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the food these days is better than that during the Chinese New Year. Not only is the food good at the table, but there are also snacks from time to time. This was something I couldn't even think of before. It was good enough to have enough food every day.

"Since we can make money, we will definitely continue to do it. Don't worry, leave the money-making matter to us. I can't say that we will become rich, but your Aunt Duan and I will definitely make life better for this family." Zheng Yuan continued.

"Life is getting better and better, so we can't go back to the old days. We need some rules in our family."

"I asked you all to sit down today because I want to talk about these things. I will talk to your Aunt Duan first, and after that, if you have anything to add, you can bring it up. Let's discuss it together and make a decision together. As long as we all agree that it is okay, we will follow it together."

"First and foremost, you must all accept from the bottom of your hearts that we are a family. Although there is no blood relationship between our two families, from now on you are half-siblings, and you must unite as one when you go out. If anyone bullies our family, our fists will definitely be pointed at him."

"Especially Dashu and Erhe, you are the only two little men in our family, you must take better care of your sisters and brothers, understand?"

Dashu and Erhe nodded. The truth Zheng Yuan had told them that night had some effect. After all, they should take care of their brothers and sisters. Now they just have three more sisters.

"The second point is that you are all our children. From today on, all children in the family are equal. Equality means that regardless of gender or age, we will treat you all equally. Those who do well will be rewarded, and those who do poorly will naturally be punished."

"Everyone should work hard for the betterment of this family and do their part, including the four pillars. Of course, when I say fairness, I don't mean that you all have to do the same work, but that everyone should do what they are capable of and do what they can. As long as you do something, your Aunt Duan and I will see it."

"Yes, you know the situation of our two families. We were already struggling to make ends meet not long ago. We are not the kind of people who can live a good life by just lying down. We all have to move to have a better life. As long as you do something, we will pay you according to your performance." Duan Minmin added.

When the children heard about getting paid, they didn't take it seriously. After all, how could they get paid for working for their own family?

"The third one is a small matter, which is a continuation of what was said above. Dashu, Erhe and Sizhu, we have to criticize you a little. After finishing your meal, you just put down your bowls and left, and never thought of taking the initiative to wash the dishes or clean up the table and stove..."

"But this is what women do. We work in the fields all day, why do we have to do these kitchen chores?"

Before Zheng Yuan could finish his words, Erhe interrupted him.

Zheng Yuan was not angry either: "Erhe, there is nothing that should be done by women. We just said that everyone in this family is equal, and men and women are equal. As long as the work can be done, men and women should do it together."

"You said that kitchen work should be done by women. Then let me ask you, the saying that men farm and women weave does not mean that farm work should be done by men, and we don't have to do anything. A few days ago, your sister-in-law and your sisters were carrying manure, and they did the same thing, not less than you and Dashu, right?"

"Besides, while you were working, weren't your sisters idle? Everyone went to the fields together and came back together. Even those who came back early were cooking and feeding the pigs. No one was idle, right?"

Zheng Yuan talked a lot, and Erhe blushed for a moment, stammering and unable to speak.

"It's a good thing that Erhe dares to put forward his own ideas. Your mother and I are not the kind of arbitrary people. As long as what you propose is good, we will listen to it. But your mother is indeed right in this matter. Think about it, is she right?" Duan Minmin came to smooth things over again, playing the good cop and the bad cop.

"Mom, I know I was wrong." Erhe said in a low voice.

Seeing him nod, Zheng Yuan didn't say much. These things can't be changed overnight. As long as you have an attitude, it's fine. Talking too much will have the opposite effect.

"Did you all hear what I just said?"

The children were all trying to digest what Zheng Yuan had just said. Now they came back to their senses and nodded quickly to show that they had heard it.

"Sizhu, what about you?" Zheng Yuan couldn't help but nod at Sizhu, the little bully.

"Mom, I understand. I am the most obedient." Sizhu nodded repeatedly.

Regardless of whether he really listened or not, at least it was a good attitude.

Zheng Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and then continued: "Change starts with small things. The first thing we need to change in our family is to start with the small matter of washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen."

"From today on, we will all be in groups of two. Dashu will be in a group with Huiniang, Taoer and Sanni will be in a group, Erhe and Sizhu will be in a group, Meier and Xinger will be in a group, and I will be in a group with your Aunt Duan. Each group will take turns washing dishes and tidying up every day. Do you agree?"

The girls originally wanted to say that they could handle small tasks like washing dishes, but after hearing what she just said, they felt that she made sense.

Everyone does the same work, and it's equally hard, so there's no reason to assign all the work in the kitchen to them. Mother was speaking for them, and they wouldn't bother her, and they all nodded in agreement.

"Okay, since everyone agrees, then we will follow this. Today and tomorrow, I and your Aunt Duan will start first. The order for the other groups can be decided by yourselves."

Zheng Yuan thought that since he was the one who proposed it, he should take the lead. Before, Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Duan were the kind of people who would leave it at that after eating, and they left it to the girls and wives. Since it was a new home with a new look, the change should start with them.

"Mom, why don't we all clean up together tonight and start again tomorrow. Dashu and the others have never done this before, so it's a good opportunity for them to learn now. Otherwise, they will be clumsy and won't be able to do it clearly." Xu Hui's mother put forward her idea.

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin thought it made sense. After listening to it, these three men basically never went into the kitchen except for eating, so they had to learn first.

"What Hui Niang said makes sense. Then let's all come together tonight. You guys should watch carefully so that you won't be in a rush when it's your turn later."

Xu Hui Niang didn't expect Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin to really listen to her advice, and her face flushed with excitement. The other children also nodded, indicating that they had no objection.

"Okay, now that this is settled, let's do it according to this charter. Next, let's talk about the last thing. It's about the ice jelly business. You always say this business makes money, but you don't know exactly how much it makes. It's a good opportunity to talk about it today so that you can have a better idea."

When the children heard that they actually knew about the ice jelly business, they sat up straight and looked at Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin.

During this period, the family's food has improved dramatically. They know that the ice jelly business must be profitable, but they still have no idea how much money it makes. Now Zheng Yuan took the initiative to tell them, and they all looked at her with wide eyes.