The happy little days of the Ye family

The Ye family's small vegetable garden has always been tended by Mrs. Ye.

The fence of the vegetable garden is covered with pumpkin vines and winter melon vines. At this time, the pumpkins and winter melons are only about the size of a fist, hanging all over the fence like small round lanterns.

The fruits and vegetables in the garden are growing beautifully. Fat and tender cucumbers, slender cowpeas, and purple-black eggplants are hanging all over the branches. On one side, there are also some commonly eaten vegetables and a small piece of ginger, onion, garlic and coriander for seasoning. .

Mrs. Ye was busy fertilizing the small vegetable garden when she heard the sound of a donkey cart driving across the ground. She looked up and saw Father Ye driving the donkey cart back.

Mrs. Ye: "I'm back!"

"I'm back, I've been very tired this day." Father Ye stretched and said with a smile.

Mrs. Ye wiped the sweat on her forehead with her sleeve and said, "How is business today?"

"Not bad, I'll tell you later." Father Ye drove the donkey cart into the yard.

In the kitchen, Ye's mother was making dinner. The sweet smell of rice and the overwhelming aroma of meat and vegetables floated into the yard. Ye's father took a deep breath, and his already hungry stomach became even hungrier.

As soon as Father Ye parked the donkey cart, a cute little figure jumped over and ran over.

Ye Qingqing: "Dad, you're back. Are you tired?"

"You're not tired, your dad can do it." Father Ye rubbed Ye Qingqing's cute little head.

Father Ye saw his lovely daughter caring about him and welcoming him back, and all the fatigue in his body disappeared.

Mother Ye heard the sound and came out of the kitchen, "You're back. How is business today?"

"Business was pretty good today. I sold a lot of commonly used cheap fabrics, and also sold some needlework. I also sold several hairbands and headbands made by Mom and Qingqing."

Father Ye looked at Mother Ye and said: "Today, a few women in Fang Village asked about iron pots and scissors. I don't have iron things here. I will go to the blacksmith in Fujia Village later to order two iron pots and a few scissors. The scissors are coming back, and farm tools such as sickles should also be brought back.”

Ye Mu said worriedly: "The imperial court has strict control over iron products. Will you be in trouble if you buy so many iron products at once?"

"I didn't buy much, just two iron pots, a few pairs of scissors and two sets of farm tools. Now people from all over the country know that I am a salesman. It's normal to carry these iron products. It's okay." Father Ye held Ye's mother's hand. , comforted softly.

Mother Ye: "I don't know anything about business, just you have an idea in mind."

"Hahaha! I can't catch you, just slightly~"

Ye Donglin ran fast because of his long legs, and he made a face proudly at Ye Xilin behind him.

"Don't run, you thief, I must tell my mother that you bullied me." Ye Xilin was so angry that he jumped to his feet, but there was nothing he could do.

"Slanderer, you can't catch me, can you? I'll make you so angry, just a little bit..."

"I must tell mother and let her spank you."

The two brothers ran into the yard one after another holding pigweed.

Ye Mu: "These two enemies, run slowly and don't fall."

Mother Ye and other adults in the Ye family ignored the children's petty quarrels, and they reconciled themselves after a while.

Ye Mu took the prepared meals out of the kitchen and placed them on the stone table in the yard. The weather was getting hot now, and there was still a bit of wind in the yard, which was more comfortable than eating in the kitchen.

The stone tables and benches in the yard were specially made by Mr. Ye by the stonemasons in the village. Every summer, the Ye family likes to eat in the yard.

During dinner, Father Ye talked about going to Fangjia Village to sell goods today.

"There are still too few things imported now. As a salesman, the more things, the better."

Mrs. Ye looked at Father Ye in agreement and said: "When people come and ask if they have, they turn around and leave. If they say yes, they can stay and choose things. Moreover, people have a herd mentality and will come when they see a lot of people." Take a look at it, won’t business start up like this?”

Ye Donglin: "We already have the candies, and we still need some toys. How about some gadgets like wooden swords and wooden knives?"

Ye Donglin thinks from the perspective of a child.

Ye Mu: "You can also buy some vegetable seeds. They are cheap, don't take up space, and are in high demand."

Ye Mu thought about it from the perspective of a woman.

Mr. Ye: "The bulk wine you brought to Dashan Village last time sold well. How about we bring back some wine? In addition to the bulk wine, we should also buy slightly better drinks."

Mr. Ye thought from a man's perspective.

Ye Xilin: "Then let's get some more delicious food in!"

Needless to say, this is definitely what a foodie would think.

Ye Qingqing: "Dad, the color of the burlap you bought is too ugly, please buy some nicer and brighter colors."

Young daughters-in-law and girls love to look beautiful and dress up.

Old Mrs. Ye: "In addition to selling things, you can also receive goods. For example, there is a family in Fangjia Village who makes very good dried tofu. You can also collect some and sell them elsewhere."

"Everyone's ideas are very good. Wait a minute, I'll take a note and write them down."

Father Ye ran into the house excitedly, took out a small notebook, and wrote down all the things he just mentioned. He will complete all these things next time he goes to the county.

"Mr. Tang, Mr. Tang, are you at home?" Father Ye shouted loudly outside a small courtyard at the end of the village.

An old man who was about the same age as Mr. Ye came out, "Come on, come on, it turns out that the Ye family boy has something to do?"

Mr. Tang is a well-known carpenter in the village. He worked as an apprentice in the county when he was young, and has been working as a carpenter in the county since then. When he got older, he returned to Taohua Village from the county a few years ago to retire.

It is said that it is for retirement, but the old man also often does some carpentry to earn some pocket money.

"I'm a salesman now, and I want to make some gadgets with you." Father Ye said with a smile.

Mr. Tang smiled and said, "Yes, I can make the tops, wooden knives, swords, axes and wooden dolls that children play with. I can also make the wooden hairpin that the woman wears."

Although Mr. Tang came back to retire, he never gave up his craftsmanship.

"Make me 5 tops, small wooden knives, small wooden swords, small axes and wooden dolls each, and also make 5 wooden hairpins."

"I can do all of these. What should I engrave on the wooden hairpin?"

"Just carve plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, peonies, and one more. You can make up your own mind. I haven't decided what to carve at the moment."

Mr. Tang looked at the peach tree at the door and said, "How about carving some peach blossoms?"

"Okay, but in terms of price, how much do children's toys and these wooden hairpins cost?"

Mr. Tang also hopes to have a long-term cooperation with Father Ye in the future, so the price quoted is not high. "Small wooden knives, small wooden swords, and small axes are simple and cost 1 cent each. Tops and wooden dolls are a little more complicated, and they cost you two cents each." . The wooden hairpin needs to be carefully polished and carved, which costs five cents each. Now you have to pay a [-]% deposit, and you will pay the balance after it is finished."

Father Ye took out a bunch of copper plates from his purse, counted 18 coins and gave them to Mr. Tang, "How long will it take to make these things?"

Mr. Tang thought for a while and said, "It will take about two or three days. You can come and get it in three days."

Father Ye: "Okay, then I'll come over in three days."