12dz Chapter 123 Found a sense of existence
Chapter 123 Found a sense of existence
Before dinner, Lu Shao went to the homes of the clan leader and the village chief respectively.
He said he wanted to tell the villagers how his cheap candles were made.
The clan leader and the village chief have been paying attention to the Lu family recently.
I also heard from my sons that someone in the county has made this kind of candle, and the price has been falling.
But there is definitely profit in any case.
I really didn't expect that the Lu family would actually tell everyone the recipe.
First, I asked whether it would affect their business.
I felt relieved when I heard Lu Shao say that his family would no longer make and sell this kind of candles.
Both of them were very happy.
After all, no matter how cheap the candles are, you can still make some money.
Even if they can't make much money, they can still use it themselves.
Not only will it be brighter, but you can also save money on oil lamps, which adds up to a considerable amount of money over time.
As a result, he became more loving towards Lu Shao and kept praising them as a couple.
It was also agreed that tomorrow in the open space at the entrance of the village, where the workshop was being built, the Lu family would teach the villagers how to make candles.
No matter the clan leader or the village chief, after talking with Lu Shao, they specifically instructed their most valued grandson to send him out.
This represents a kind of attention and recognition, and also means that he wants his eldest grandson to get along better with Lu Shao.
On his way home, Lu Shao looked at the path ahead and had an indescribable feeling.
Everything is different after I got a young wife.
He suddenly felt inexplicably at ease.
As soon as he got home, Qiao Ye told him that dinner was ready, obviously waiting for him.
Lu Shao looked at his young wife's busy figure, and a layer of warmth appeared on his cold eyes.
The Lu family does not keep silent while eating at the dinner table. Instead, they like to chat and gossip while eating.
Dalang told everyone what happened today when he went to the fifth room in the county town as a joke.
Everyone in the Lu family was equally gloating.
Lu Lao Si said directly with a smile: "I didn't expect that Lao Wu would have such a day."
In the past, their mother was coaxed by the fifth brother and she wouldn't even scold him, let alone throw a tantrum.
Now his mother actually used the same tricks she had used on their brothers on the fifth brother.
It’s a bit hard to believe when I think about it.
The three brothers of Boss Lu had similar ideas.
Qiao Ye chuckled and said, "Far away, but smelly near."
"The person my grandmother hates the most is always in front of her. Naturally, she will vent her anger on those who protect him."
That's why she thought of persuading the old lady to go and live with her beloved youngest son in the county town for a while.
Since we didn't live together before, there were naturally fewer conflicts.
Now I have to look at the faces of Yu Wanzhi and her daughter every day, and my beloved son only protects his daughter-in-law.
The old lady will definitely be furious, and she will gradually feel that the whole family is stinky.
When the people from the Lu family heard this, they all nodded as if they understood.
He forgets his mother after getting a wife, so he deserves it.
Everyone's thoughts at this moment were the same as Dalang and the others. Instead of sympathy, they felt a bit gloating.
the next day.
Qiao Ye and others went to the wasteland to repair the workshop.
The village chief and clan leader are already in the village, informing the villagers that the Lu family will teach everyone how to make candles.
When they arrived, many villagers had already gathered here.
When everyone saw them, no matter if they had a good relationship with them before or just an average one, they greeted them warmly.
Everyone in the Lu family felt a little flattered.
They had never been treated so warmly by the people in the village.
Even though he was a scholar in the fifth grade, everyone was enthusiastic, but it seemed that most of them were envious.
Congratulations came out of his mouth, but they weren't very sincere.
Now this enthusiasm feels very real.
At this moment, they finally understood what Wulang's wife said.
A blacksmith must be strong himself. Only when they stand on their own feet can they truly change their lives and status and make the villagers respect them.
Instead of relying on the empty words of Lao Wu.
Everyone's desire to cling to the fifth brother has become less and less inclined.
Qiao Ye could see that the people of the Lu family were beginning to find a sense of their own existence.
She had discovered before that the people of the Lu family listened to the old lady very much, so they were somewhat similar to the old lady in some aspects.
For example, they are very concerned about their reputation, like to show off, like to be noticed by others, and like to hear others' praise.
Therefore, in order to break free from the shackles of a bad father-in-law, they must feel the difference between being respected themselves and being respected because of others.
Therefore, she smiled and said to the villagers: "Today my eldest uncle, second uncle, third uncle and fourth uncle will teach you how to make candles."
"I'll do it for you now, watch for yourself."
“If there is anything you don’t understand, you can ask them again.”
"As for the female relatives, you can ask my four aunts."
As for such things that attract attention, let the elders of the Lu family do it. They will be happy to do so.
Sure enough, when Boss Lu and others heard these words, they were all very excited.
"Yes, yes. Let's do it once for everyone to see. If you don't understand, you can ask again."
It was the first time for them to be paid attention to by so many people. They felt nervous but happy at the same time.
The villagers were naturally very happy that the Lu family taught them how to make candles.
Whether you make it to sell or use it yourself, it all costs money.
So he praised Lu's brothers and several sisters-in-law harshly, without giving any good words or money.
It made their faces even more rosy, and they spoke humble words with a big smile on their faces.
Then the four brothers started making candles for everyone to see.
Almost everyone in the village came, so they were crowded together and the people at the back couldn’t be seen.
It was divided into four areas, and everyone went to watch the four brothers work.
Later they found that there were too many people, so the aunties and old women squeezed directly into the crowd, and many of them even squeezed to the front.
But there are still many young wives and girls who are too embarrassed to squeeze in, and can only stand outside timidly, wanting to watch.
So Qiao Ye arranged four people including Lu Dasao, and set up four places for these young wives and girls to look good.
Qiao Ye also saw many lonely elderly people, or poor families consisting of widows and their children.
Suddenly I had an idea.
Lu Shao stood beside her and saw her staring at the crowd not far away in a daze.
He asked, "What are you thinking about, ma'am?"
Qiao Ye came back to his senses and asked him, "Are there many difficult families in the village for the elderly, women and girls who can't work in the fields?"
Lu Shao thought for a moment and said, "Not a lot, but not a small number either. There must be at least 10 to 20 families."
"what happened?"
Qiao Ye said, "I thought that after the mosquito coil workshop opens, I will hire people like this to work."
"Drying mugwort and making mosquito coils are things that any elderly person who has not lost the ability to work can do."
"It's not hard for women and girls to do it, and they are even more careful than men."
"This way we can also take care of the needy families in the village."
As far as she could remember, there were many poor families in the village, and some of them even often went hungry.
In winter, people can even die.
Now that she is here, she is happy to do something within her ability.
Every year, their family donates money and supplies to the foundation, or goes to poor mountainous areas to give away pills and supplies for free.
The Qiao family's ancestral motto is to accumulate good deeds and virtues from generation to generation.
Lu Shao didn't expect his young wife to think of this.
He also discovered that she was very strong and fierce when dealing with people like his father's family.
But he actually has a soft side inside.
Having seen too much darkness in his previous life, it is difficult for him to be soft-hearted, but he likes a young wife with this kind of personality.
He smiled and said, "My lady, this is a very good suggestion. I believe the elders in the village will agree with it."
With Lu Shao's support, Qiao Ye was all smiles.
She said, "My aunt and her family know every household in the village very well. We can ask them to select the hardworking ones when the time comes."
“Let the village chief and clan leader come out as witnesses and let these people come to the workshop to work.”
Even if you want to help very poor families, you have to choose those who are hardworking and worth helping.
Of course, we don’t want those who are too lazy, like to steal, or have bad character.
Having the village chief and clan leader step in can prevent these bad people from causing trouble.
Lu Shao nodded in agreement, "My lady, you are very thoughtful."
The two chatted again.
Qiao Ye suddenly looked at the crowd surrounding Boss Lu with a look of surprise and amusement.