Ever since the boy's father passed away, the family had been short of money. Together with the money Daya earned from selling medicinal herbs a few days ago, the total amount was only thirty-five taels of silver and five hundred and twenty-three copper coins.

More than two taels of it were saved by the family, and the rest were the money Daya earned from selling medicinal herbs. She knew that the reason Daya was able to make so much money was because she was lucky enough to dig up a ginseng.

Ginseng is something you can only find by chance. It is a great fortune to pick one occasionally. How can it happen every day? There will definitely not be such a good thing in the future.

Ms. Liu's conservative nature determines that she is a person who seeks stability.

Their family has three plots of land in total, two of which have been rented out. The food grown on the remaining plot is probably just enough to cover their tax payments.

There is no way to make money in the countryside. Even if there is, it is physical work like repairing canals, which is not something she can do.

In Liu Niangzi's view, thirty-five taels of silver was a huge sum of money. Many people worked hard all their lives but could not earn even a small amount. But this money was nothing compared to studying.

She has to save this money for Hu Zi to get married, and she can't just let it go like that.

Li Xi looked at Hu Zi's head lowering, frowning, "You must study. Don't worry about the money. I have my own way."

Madam Liu looked at Li Xi, who was becoming more and more powerful, and her expression did not look very good.

"Daya, I'm your mother, how can you talk to me like that?

I said you can't read this book! " After saying this, Madam Liu stood up, threw her clothes on the ground, and turned to go into the bedroom.

Li Xi didn't expect her to suddenly explode, and Hu Zi didn't expect it either, and his little body shuddered.

Before Li Xi could say anything, Hu Zi raised his face with tears on it and said, "Sister, I don't want to study anymore. Please don't quarrel with mom."

"I know, don't be afraid, Huzi, I'm here."

At first, Li Xi didn’t understand why Madam Liu didn’t agree with Hu Zi’s study. She also knew that studying was expensive, but she also said that she would find a way to raise the money.

But she soon came to realize that the disagreement arose because the two of them had different perspectives.

Li Xi did not intend to give up the idea of ​​letting Hu Zi go to school. Hu Zi was still so young, what was the point of not studying?

"Sister, I've never seen mother so angry." Hu Zi said dejectedly as he leaned against Li Xi.

Li Xi rubbed his head and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of it."

"Ah."

Madam Liu in the room listened to the noise coming from the main room and tears kept flowing.

Doesn’t she know how to read?

Who is she doing this for?

It’s all for their family!

It is said that spending money on studying is a bottomless pit. What can you do if you don't finish your studies and the money is all gone?

Madam Liu was determined that no matter what Daya said, she would never pay for Hu Zi to go to school. She would save the money to marry Hu Zi.

Madam Liu has a limited vision and can only see her own little piece of land. In her opinion, getting a wife is the most important thing, even though Hu Zi is still a big-headed baby just above his knees.

After Li Xi comforted Hu Zi, she sent him out to play. She watched Hu Zi leave the house before entering Liu Niangzi's room.

Madam Liu was lying on the kang with a quilt covering her and her back to Li Xi.

"Mom, I have something to discuss with you."

"If it's about studying, then don't talk about it anymore." Madam Liu didn't even turn her head.

“It’s not about studying.”

Li Xi's words certainly didn't mean she had given up on sending Hu Zi to school. Madam Liu had just gotten angry, and she was not stupid, so she naturally wouldn't rush to cause trouble. She had to wait until Madam Liu calmed down before thinking about this matter.

Madam Liu paused, sat up and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I plan to start a medicinal herb business..."

"Oh." The medicinal herbs in the back mountain are all grown naturally. It is a no-cost business. In her opinion, it is like picking them up for free. Naturally, she has no reason to refuse.

Before Li Xi could finish her words, she was interrupted by Liu Niangzi's "Oh".

"Mom, the last time I was able to sell so much money was because I was lucky enough to pick ginseng.

The medicinal herbs on the mountain are mostly common and cheap ones, and you can’t make much money just by picking herbs.

So I plan not only to pick herbs myself, but also to buy herbs picked by others, and then sell them to the city together." Li Xi was afraid that Liu Niangzi would not understand, so he tried to speak concisely.

Madam Liu really understood, and then frowned, "Acquire? Buy with money?"

"Yes, you spend money to buy it, then sell it at a higher price and make money from the difference," Li Xi explained.

"No, I don't agree." Madam Liu frowned and looked at Li Xi. Daya was getting more and more arrogant now. "Sell it at a higher price. Do you think she is stupid?

Besides, we are all neighbors. How will others look at us if you do this?

Daya, we can’t make this kind of money that is not honest, if we make it, people will poke holes in our backs.”

Li Xi was speechless. He didn't know whether the other person was stupid or not, but it was obvious that Madam Liu was not smart. How could the money she earned with her own hands be considered as money earned in an unscrupulous manner?

"Buying and selling is always voluntary. If he doesn't want to, he can go to the pharmacy and buy it himself. It's a two-way choice." Li Xi has realized that he cannot convince Madam Liu.

Madam Liu also saw Li Xi's insistence. She glanced at the cabinet beside her and advised, "Daya, I don't agree with this."

"Mom, didn't we agree that you would listen to me about everything at home?" Li Xi looked directly at Madam Liu.

Madam Liu avoided her gaze and said, "Daya, I've thought about what happened that day. You are still young, and I don't trust you to leave this family to me. Your father is also confused. You are still so young, how can you be the head of the family?"

At first, Madam Liu felt a little guilty about what she said, but gradually she convinced herself that yes, that was the case. Daya was still young, and besides, it was unacceptable for a younger person to control an elder.

Li Xi never expected to hear her say this. In the original owner's memory, Madam Liu had always been a weak and indecisive person. Her father had the final say on all matters big and small in the family. How could she have changed so much all of a sudden?

Li Xi also became strong, "Mom, whether you agree or not, I must do this."

"You! Unfilial!"

Madam Liu was indeed a weak and indecisive person before, but that was in front of people who were stronger than her. Li Xi was her daughter, and in her opinion, she should listen to her, and she should be the strong one.

In fact, this is just because Li Xi didn’t read enough social news before. There are many people like Liu Niangzi in real life.

They lack confidence and courage in external ways, but show a strong personality at home because they feel they have more power and control at home. Such people often dare not take risks or try new things.

Hate resistance from family members in family life.

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