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Chapter 106: Chapter 107 _1
Sun Erhu immediately grasped the situation and stopped talking about that topic.
Some time passed, and the braised meat was all sold out.
Looking at the sky, it was even earlier than yesterday, but by the time they got home, it was still a bit dark.
After dinner, Qiao Duo’er took out a money bag. As the owner of a small workshop, she was ready to pay the wages!
"Erhu, you earn thirty Wen a day, and I take one Wen for each basket sold, making seventy Wen in total for two days. Sister-in-law’s wages are fifteen Wen, plus twenty-five Wen given yesterday, and both Da Ya and Er Ya earn three Wen per day, so each gets six Wen. Right, and there are also two wild chickens..."
Qiao Duo’er listed the wage details for several people, and before she could finish, she was interrupted by Sun Erhu.
"Sister-in-law, I’ll take the wages, but if you say anything else, I’ll quit!"
Sun Erhu said earnestly. He felt he shouldn’t take a single copper coin.
But he knew his sister-in-law’s character. If he refused to take anything, she definitely wouldn’t have it, so he accepted the wages.
Qiao Duo’er could only nod her head, "Just this once."
As she spoke, she counted out the copper coins and handed them to each person, and everyone who received their wages was very happy.
The happiest were Da Ya and Er Ya, for this was the first time they had earned a reward with their own labor.
Hehe, finally, they had their own money!
"Fourth Aunt, I will definitely help out from now on!" Er Ya said earnestly.
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "Good, let’s all work hard. We’ll earn more and more in the future!"
Feeling awkward about taking the wages for nothing, Sun Erhu took Tan Zhenghong back first, helping him wipe down and wash, so his sister-in-law could rest a bit more.
Qiao Duo’er, still in the east wing room, said earnestly, "Sister-in-law, this money is your and Da Ya and Er Ya’s security for the future. Make sure to keep it safe."
Since that day Hu’s Clan had not cooked for Tan Zhengyuan, he hadn’t come back.
So, he definitely couldn’t be relied upon anymore; Hu’s Clan could only depend on herself from now on.
Hu’s Clan nodded, "Don’t worry, I’ll hide the money well. From now on, I won’t count on him, nor will I interfere with him."
Seeing that Hu’s Clan understood, Qiao Duo’er didn’t say more.
She just hoped that when the time came, if any trouble arose, Hu’s Clan would be able to make firm decisions.
Hu’s Clan wasn’t alone; she had two daughters to protect.
After a while, Hu’s Clan suddenly said, "Younger sister-in-law, thank you."
She was very grateful to Qiao Duo’er, for so many reasons, but being the least articulate, she couldn’t express the specifics.
"We’re all family, and besides, this is what you’ve earned for your labor," Qiao Duo’er said with a slight smile.
She believed that all hard-working people should be compensated for their efforts.
Qiao Duo’er sat in the east wing for a while, figuring that Tan Zhenghong had finished bathing; only then did she head to her own room.
After her bath, Qiao Duo’er applied a face mask made from egg whites and medicinal powder. With Tan Zhenghong fanning her, she blissfully closed her eyes.
"Duo’er, my leg is healed," Tan Zhenghong said, gazing intensely at Qiao Duo’er, making her feel quite uncomfortable.
Qiao Duo’er said indifferently, "The bone is almost mended, but it will take some more time to recover to the original level."
If he starts walking too soon, it might cause lasting damage.
