The poor little girl who traveled through the book, her father was lazy, her mother was stingy, and

"Hey, that's right. Look, Xiaoman can understand this, but why can't everyone else understand it?" Linda's wife said, "To be honest, my sister-in-law told my father-in-law about this yesterday and wanted to give money to Lin Dahe, but my father-in-law scolded her and she gave up."

The eldest daughter-in-law of Uncle Wang was surprised. "All the wives in Linzhuang think this way? No wonder those idle women in the village are collecting money everywhere. Not only do they collect enough money themselves, they also go around encouraging others to collect money as well."

Linda's wife didn't expect this to happen. She felt bad after hearing it. Her sister-in-law was not a strong-willed person. If someone instigated her, she would be afraid to do anything.

Last time I heard my sister-in-law say that she still wanted to send the boy to school, but she doesn’t have any extra money, so she must not waste it.

Thinking of this, Linda's wife couldn't even sit still anymore, and said angrily, "Oh, I have to persuade my sister-in-law not to do anything stupid without telling my father-in-law."

Li Shan's wife recalled what she heard on the way and also said, "Xiao Man, I saw a lot of people gathered around your grandma at the entrance of the village this morning. I heard them talking about money and making money, but they stopped talking when we got closer. I thought it was strange, but it turned out to be this. It seems that they were afraid that people from other villages would hear about it."

Uncle Wang's daughter-in-law was initially tempted, but she was too timid and afraid of being cheated, so she didn't take any action.

After hearing everyone say this, I was glad that I didn't join in the fun.

"Xiao Man, your grandma is showing off the silver ingots everywhere, saying that she made two taels of silver in half a month. If not, the villagers wouldn't believe it so easily."

Lin Xiaoman realized the seriousness of the matter after seeing that the villagers had been brainwashed in a day. Now he could only persuade as many people as possible.

"Aunt, please don't join in the fun. Money earned in a down-to-earth manner should be spent with peace of mind."

"Yeah, that's what my father-in-law said, there's no such thing as a free lunch."

Lin Xiaoman felt that the village head was indeed a wise man.

An old person in the family is like a treasure, and this is reflected vividly in the village head.

If unexpected money falls from the sky, it must be the bait set by someone deliberately, a trap waiting for people to jump into it.

If you are not careful, you will fall into the trap...

Now with Mrs. Lin’s “publicity”, the bait has become even more solid.

After all, some people in the village have already got a share of the pie.

Those who are jealous and short of money can't sit still for a moment when they see others around them starting to collect money, for fear that it will be too late.

It typically aroused the gambler mentality of the ignorant villagers.

Lin Xiaoman couldn't help but wonder, was this really something designed by her "good" third uncle?

Or was he deceived too?

-

At noon, Lin Dajiang and his wife rushed back with their children.

The woman who worked for the Lin family happened to be going home to eat something to fill her stomach.

Linda's wife saw Li Taohua and quietly pulled her aside, "Taohua, you have to pay attention to the matter of Dahe. I always feel that this matter is not very reliable."

Li Taohua's heart skipped a beat. How come everyone knew about it after a whole night?

Linda's wife left after she finished speaking, and Li Taohua's face became serious.

He immediately closed the gate and said, ignoring the presence of the four relatives of the wife, "Boss, how did this spread so quickly? Don't you think about it? There is no such good thing in the world."

Li Shan's wife said, "Taohua, just now the wife of Mr. Wang from your village said that your mother-in-law is showing off the money she earned everywhere!"

Li Taohua's face darkened. "Why does mother do this kind of thing? I'll go find her."

After saying that, he put Lidong on his back into the arms of Li Shan's wife, and regardless of Lin Dajiang's dissuasion, he hurried out.

"Taohua, don't be impulsive, take it easy." Li Shan's wife, holding the child, regretted that she spoke too hastily. She should have waited until Taohua sat down before persuading her slowly.

Lin Xiaoman told Guyu not to run around, and followed Li Taohua out, following her all the way to the Lin family's old house.

It was the brightest time of the day, and five old women were sitting in the Lin family yard, one of them was Old Lady Lin.

His face was flushed and he looked very proud.

She looks just like an old landlord lady.

"Da He said that the number of places is limited, so I can only help to talk about it."

"Big sister, I was wrong before. From now on, I will listen to you. If you say go east, I will go east. You can talk to Dahe and take me with you. How about that? Here are ten eggs. It's a token of my appreciation. Please accept them."

Old Mrs. Lin felt very happy to be praised.

Daha has really made great progress. Look, everyone is eager to give money to do business here.

"mother!"

Old Mrs. Lin was having a sweet dream when a harsh call brought her back.

As soon as he saw that it was the eldest brother's wife, he immediately put on a sour face and acted as if to say "Don't get in the way of my good deeds."

"What are you guys arguing about? Can't you see everyone is talking about serious matters?"

"Mother! Forget it. Forget about two taels of silver in half a month. Even two copper coins in half a month won't fall from the sky."

"Old lady, you make money from your own business, and you don't expect me, an old woman, to make money. Do you want to cut off our source of income?" Old Lady Lin said confidently. She curled her lips and frowned, "I have already tried it for you, and it won't be wrong."

The people who were waiting to flatter her immediately stood on the same line as Old Lady Lin.

"Taohua, Dajiang, this is your fault. Your mother wants to make money, why are you so jealous of her doing well?"

"That's right, you make so much money, but you don't even know how to spend some of it to support your parents."

Lin Dajiang said calmly, "Mom, we have never forgotten to give you two things during the holidays. Your words make your son sad."

Li Taohua took over the conversation and made sure not to give rise to gossip in the village.

"Mom, we are trying to persuade you with good intentions, please open your eyes and take a good look. You can't blame others if you don't listen to our advice! After all, we have separated, and there is no reason for us to interfere in the affairs of my third brother's family."

Mrs. Lin had long been obsessed with making money and blurted out, "Who asked you to care? Your brother originally wanted to help you if your business failed, but it seems you don't need it at all."

"Da Jiang, I'm not saying anything to you, but it's not right to push money away. If you don't want to buy it, don't block our way to wealth!"

"That's right, Dajiang, don't look down on others just because you've made some money. Don't worry, every debt has its perpetrator, and we will never blame you even if we lose money."

Lin Dajiang gritted his teeth, but smiled, "It's good to have your words, if something goes wrong..."

Old Lady Lin spat on the ground, "Pah, pah, pah, what a bad mouth. Don't worry, nothing will happen. You watched Dahe grow up, so isn't he doing things properly?"

Lin Xiaoman felt disgusted by Old Lady Lin's habit of spitting.

"Dad, Mom, stop trying to persuade me. You are so sincere to others, and they will think that I am jealous of them for making so much money."

Lin Xiaoman was too lazy to persuade them. Anyway, their separation was signed with the official seal.

The villagers are now very angry and are so determined to give money to the scammers that nothing can stop them.

what is it now?

You will only remember it after you are cheated and learn your lesson!

Lin Dajiang was too lazy to persuade him anymore and took his family straight to the headman's house.

When several women saw Lin Dajiang leaving, they flattered Old Lady Lin and said, "Sister, your eldest son is so petty. He offended the officials and couldn't make money, so he wants to cut off your financial resources and not let us make money with you. How can he be so petty? Dahe is filial. He doesn't forget his parents even after making money, and he helps the villagers."

"Yes, yes, Da He is a filial son, and he has been smart and sensible since he was young. Sister, you have someone to rely on for the rest of your life."

These words hit the nail on the head for Old Lady Lin.

His originally depressed face suddenly turned into a smile with a kind look.

The third child was the apple of her and the old man’s eye, and they followed the third child after the family split up.

Only if the third child is well can they live a smooth and happy life for the rest of their lives.

No matter how good the eldest or second son is, all they need to do is give more filial piety every year.

"Don't worry, when the river comes tomorrow, you can just bring the silver over." Old Mrs. Lin spoke contentedly, with a firm tone, as if the money had already been earned.

"Okay, okay, we'll come together tomorrow morning." The old women who got the promise walked away with their hips twisted and their faces smiling.

Half a month later, three taels became five taels, and the extra two taels were enough to cover the family's expenses for the rest of the year.

That’s great. Lin Dahe is truly a scholar and a living Bodhisattva.

Unlike Lin Dajiang, who is picky when hiring people to do a job.

Pooh!

Lin Dajiang looked down on them before, and now they still look down on the heavy work at Lin Dajiang's house!

Lin Dajiang and the village head communicated with each other.

I still felt a little stuffy when I got home.

Lin Xiaoman took Guyu and a bamboo basket and went to the backyard to dig out the beggar's chicken when no one was paying attention.

Seeing the elder sister using a wooden stick to dig out two mud balls, Lin Guyu asked in surprise, "Auntie, are you baking mud?"

After asking, I felt so stupid.

She is not my sister, how could she play in the mud?

But I'm still curious, it can't be food!

Lin Xiaoman smiled and ignored it until he used the stick in his hand to push two things that looked like big mud balls out of the pit, then he looked at Guyu.

"Do you think I'm as playful as you? This is food."

Seeing that Lin Guyu's eyes were wide open, he didn't plan to tease her anymore. He knocked on the mud with a stick, and the dry mud cracked instantly, revealing the lotus leaves inside.

"This is a lotus leaf. Inside the lotus leaf is a whole chicken. It's called beggar's chicken."

Guyu blinked her big eyes, walked closer and touched the lotus leaf with her hand. It was warm. "Beggar's chicken? Sister, why is it beggar's chicken? The chicken that beggars eat?"

Lin Xiaoman just smiled without saying anything. She cleaned up the mud and carefully put two packages of chicken wrapped in lotus leaves into the basket.

"Let's go eat beggar's chicken!"

Guyu held Lin Xiaoman's hand and walked to the front yard. He broke away from his sister's hand and ran to Lin Dajiang. "Dad, my sister made beggar's chicken. Guyu is so hungry and wants to eat it."

Lin Dajiang was interrupted by Lin Guyu and realized that he was already hungry, so he put his worries aside for the time being and said, "Let's go and eat chicken!"

The moment Lin Xiaoman opened the lotus leaf, the aroma of meat mixed with the fragrance of lotus leaf wafted into her nose.

She tore the chicken apart with her hands, and with a slight pull, the flesh and bones were almost separated.

She smiled proudly, "Smells good, right?"

Lin Jingzhe sniffed it and said, "Smells good!"

The beggar's chicken has a golden and crispy skin and tender meat that melts in your mouth with just a light bite.

The rich gravy wrapped around the tender and tender chicken dispelled all the annoyance that the Lin family had been feeling for a long time.

-

That evening, the village head Lin Dazhu and Lin Da, along with several elders, went door to door to persuade the people.

After much persuasion, several families were persuaded.

The rest of the families said yes, but they had already collected the money secretly and were waiting for Lin Dahe to come from the town to collect the money tomorrow morning.

The head of the village and the elders were busy for two hours, and the head of the village didn't plan to care about those who were still stubborn.

"In front of the elders, I, Lin Dazhu, am making this statement. From now on, whether you make a profit or a loss, you will bear it yourself."

After saying this, he angrily left with the elder of the clan.

"Dazhu, we have already persuaded those who need to be persuaded. It is time for them to make their own decision. We are old, really old!"

One of the elders with gray beard and hunched back spoke with a sullen look on his face, then glanced at Lin Dazhu and went back to the house.

"Dad, let's go back too!" Seeing that his father's face was still full of worry, Linda hurriedly persuaded him, "The elders are right. We have done what we should do. If they really can't persuade us, there is nothing we can do. They have their hands and feet. If they really want to give the money away, we can't stop them. It's almost time to go back. Our mother is waiting for us to go back and have hot dishes and soup."

Lin Dazhu waved his hands, feeling helpless and frustrated.

"Let's go back!

-

"Dahe!"

"Lin Lao San!"

"My silver, three taels."

A group of people surrounded Lin Dahe.

The yard of the Lin family's old house was crowded with people.

The whole yard was filled with people who came to pay and to watch the fun.

Lin Dahe specially moved a low table out of the house, took a pen and paper to count the silver handed over by the villagers in person, and wrote down the total on paper.

After writing it, he shouted, "Wang Ergui's family, three thousand copper coins."

"Dahe, count mine."

"Third brother, I'm in the front, count mine."

The scene was chaotic for a while.

Those who were there to watch the fun began to get itchy when they saw so many people waiting to pay.

Oh, it can’t be that so many people have been deceived?

People with quick minds are naturally indecisive, and seeing this situation, many of them ran home to get the silver.

Lin Dahe didn't expect the scene to be so noisy. He was a little excited and shouted with a smile: "Aunties, don't push, don't push, take your time!"

Lin Xiaoman and Lin Jingzhe stood at the back of the crowd.

Watching the villagers of Shanglin Village hand over their family savings accumulated over several years to Lin Dahe.

Some collected three thousand copper coins, some collected small pieces of silver such as one or two taels, and most collected five hundred or one thousand copper coins.

They were reluctant to spend a three-cent meat bun on a blind date. At this moment, everyone was filled with joy and were willing to give away the money they had saved.

With hope in his eyes, in the cold winter, he was wearing a thin cotton jacket with seven or eight patches sewn on it, breathing out air from his mouth and rubbing his chapped hands vigorously.

Just waiting to improve the family's life in half a month...

"Brother, what do you think about this?"

"It would be great if Third Uncle really had this ability. Look at Goudan's mother, she's laughing like a cooked dog's head. It's a pity... Even if Third Uncle had this ability, do you think he's so kind?"

Lin Jingzhe was still holding the unfinished steamed buns in his hand and couldn't help but spit in his heart.

"That's right. If we talk about who in our family knows Uncle San best, it's none other than you!" Lin Xiaoman tugged at the hemp belt around his waist, with a red rope wrapped around his hand.

The red rope was wrapped around and around until the fingers were filled with blood and then released.

"Let go of the desire to help others and respect their fate. Don't give up until you hit the wall. Suffer a little loss and learn your lesson. Next time you won't be so careless."

After saying that, Lin Xiaoman tied the red rope in her hair.

This is the new red rope my mother bought. It looks beautiful!