Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 495 We'll Bring It Ourselves

Xiao Wei said, "It's okay, I'll take it to Fengtian. I run a restaurant, so it'll be fine for the restaurant. You just need to help me pack it up, dry what needs to be dried, and hire some people in the village to tidy everything up."

Fourth Uncle said, "That's a small matter, it doesn't take much effort. It's just building a warehouse specifically for that purpose? And collecting grain every year?"

Xiao Wei said, "I'll take it. I'll take it every year from now on. Not just from our village, but also from the surrounding villages. I'll pay you according to the weight of everything. Is that okay? You don't need to worry about anything else. I'll give you 50 cents for every pound you have."

Uncle Si paused for a moment, then said, "That's great. That's quite a lot. How could you possibly make tens of millions of catties this autumn like it's nothing? How big is your restaurant? Can you even use it all?"

Xiao Wei said, "You don't need to worry about what's going on outside. I'll figure something out. You just need to bring the stuff back and tidy it up. We'll weigh it and settle the bill later. I don't care about the staff here; they're all yours, okay?"

Uncle Si scratched his head and said, "Five cents is too much. It's not worth it. Wild vegetables are only a few cents a pound these days. The wages you're paying are almost as much as the price of vegetables. It's too much."

Xiao Wei said, "That's fine. I don't care how much the vegetables cost or how much the workers are paid. I'm just here to haul the goods and do the accounting. It's 50 cents a pound, and anything extra is your profit. Is that alright, Auntie? This is more accurate than weighing ants, right?"

Fourth Aunt gestured at Xiaowei and scolded, "You brat, you're making fun of me now."

Fourth Uncle said, "Okay, then I'll help you collect it. I'll keep track of how much each family pays, and you can just pay them when you come to pick it up." Back then, you didn't need cash to collect these things in the village. Everyone would bring their goods over, weigh them, and know how much they were worth. Everyone trusted each other.

Xiao Wei said, "Xiao Hong, could you give your fourth uncle some money to get the warehouse built first? We'll need to buy some baskets too, won't we?"

Fourth Uncle said, "We need to buy some. Some vegetables need to be dried, and it's hard to do without a basket." Xiao Hong went to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), took out her bag, and handed the money to Xiao Wei. This was prepared before she came back, because everyone would definitely visit each other after the trip.

Xiao Wei gave five hundred to his fourth uncle, saying, "This money is for building a warehouse and buying things. If it's not enough, I'll make up the difference when I get back." His fourth uncle took it and handed it to his fourth aunt, saying, "That's enough. We can build a warehouse and buy a few baskets; we won't use them all."

Xiaowei took out another five hundred yuan and handed it to his fourth aunt, saying, "This is a gift from Xiaohong and me to you. We live far away now and can't come back often, so this is just a small token of our appreciation." His fourth aunt glanced at his fourth uncle but still took it. His fourth uncle smiled and said, "Just take it if Xiaowei gives it to you. Why are you looking at me? He's our own child."

Xiao Wei took another 300 yuan and handed it to his sister-in-law, saying, "I didn't come back for your wedding to my brother's, so consider this money as a belated wedding gift for Xiao Hong and me."

My sister-in-law blushed and shook her head, saying, "No need, no need, I have some at home."

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "Now that you've married my brother, I'm sure I've won his heart." Zhang Wang said, "Take it, don't refuse." His sister-in-law blushed and accepted the money, clutching it tightly in her hand. Three hundred yuan was a huge sum for a rural family in that era.

Xiao Wei handed Xiu'er another hundred yuan, saying, "Here, Xiu'er, this is for you to buy some snacks. Study hard, and when you get into university, I'll take care of everything. I'll even get you a house in the city."

Xiuer cheered and took the money. Aunt Si was a little envious, wanting to take it but too embarrassed, and dryly scolded, "Crazy girl." These days, high school students, let alone those in the countryside or even the city, would not have more than ten yuan in pocket money. One hundred yuan was considered extremely rich.

Xiuer happily stuffed the hundred yuan into her pocket and said, "Second Brother, didn't you just say you'd buy me one of your kind of cars if I got into university? How did it turn into a house? What are you getting me?"

Xiao Wei said with a smile, "As long as you get into Xiao Hong's school, I'll buy you whatever you want, a house, a car, anything."

Xiuer held out her hand and said, "Pinky promise."

Xiao Wei reached out and tugged at her hand a few times. Xiu'er turned to Xiao Hong and asked, "Sister Xiao Hong, which is more expensive, a house or a car? How much did my second brother's car cost?"

Xiao Hong thought for a moment and said, "A house in Fengtian costs more than 100,000 yuan now, and your second brother's car is expensive, it costs more than 500,000 yuan."

Xiuer pouted and said, "I knew it! You traitor! No wonder you came back after all that and said you'd get me a house. What a huge difference! Huh?" She suddenly stopped, her eyes widening, and then screamed, "That car, over 500,000?"

Xiao Hong nodded and smiled, saying, "I'm not kidding you, it really is over 500,000."

Xiuer grabbed Xiaowei and said, "No, I don't want a house, I want a car, just like this. I'll pay you in cash, but not in cash."

Everyone in the room except Chen Hui and a few others was in a state of mental blankness. Xiao Wei said, "Okay, good luck. As long as you get in, you'll have everything after graduation. I mean what I say." Xiu'er kissed Xiao Wei on the cheek and said, "Thanks, second brother! Hahaha, I'm going to be rich! Studying, I'll fight anyone who gets in my way."

Then, turning her head, Xiuer saw Xiao Hong's eyes and immediately lowered her head and went over to support Xiao Hong, saying, "Second sister-in-law, don't be jealous. I'm his sister. I was just a little excited, hahaha. It's okay, don't mind it." She then kissed Xiao Hong twice on the cheek.

Geng Hui said to Chen Xiao, "It's so nice to have a younger sister like that. I wish I had one too."

Chen Xiao patted his stomach and said, "We're not envious. We brought our own; we'll have plenty to play with."

Geng Hui smiled, reached out and touched Chen Xiao's stomach, saying, "You're about to win, but I still have to endure half a year."

Uncle Si asked, "Xiao Wei, is your car really worth over 500,000?"

Xiao Wei said, "If you were to buy it from the market, it would cost around 550,000 yuan, but I don't know the exact amount. I bought mine from Xiao Hui's workplace, so I didn't spend that much."

Fourth Aunt said, "This is incredible! Xiaowei, you've really made something of yourself now. Your second brother has raised an extraordinary son. Incredible! Xiuer, listen to your second brother, study hard, understand? If you don't study hard and don't get into that... that school, I'll... I'll beat you to death."

Xiuer said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely pass the exam. I'm going to be rich! Hahaha, let's see if you dare to scold me again."

Xinghai Changyuan and the others also snapped out of their shock and became excited one by one. They felt a sense of pride, as if their own future had suddenly become infinitely bright.

True friends will only be happy for your success, not jealous or envious.

Xiao Wei said, "Things are getting better and better here now. If we work hard, everyone will be able to drive a car in the future."

(End of this chapter)