PDLP Chapter 117 Look how capable you are, why don't you find a way to make a living yourselves?
Chapter 117 Look how capable you are, why don't you find a way to make a living yourselves?
Granny Niu's face immediately fell. She thought to herself, "What's going on? They clearly arrived later than us, and most of the work is done by children."
In the end, they actually dug up more than the others. Does Lin Chang'er really possess some kind of sorcery?
But before she could even speak, Sister-in-law Niu Er and several other women emerged from the grove of trees.
They found two baskets of sea duck eggs and a few large blue crabs.
Grandma Niu looked at the contents of her basket and seemed to see strings of copper coins, which made her feel a little better.
Thinking that they had finally moved back to a city, they were no longer in a hurry to leave and just wanted to see the harvest from the Gu family's side.
It's good to humiliate Lin Chang'er.
I was wondering why our two wives only get 20 coins a night to work for you, while others are charged the market price. It turns out we're too capable, so they're exploiting us!
We're all from the same village, don't you feel guilty?
Granny Niu had even prepared her lines, and was just waiting with her neck craned as the Gu family members came out.
At this moment, there was finally some movement at the exit of the woods.
Granny Niu's beady eyes widened immediately, afraid of missing any detail and finding a way to mock Lin Chang'er.
However, from a distance, all that could be seen was a half-grown figure running quite fast, as if it were in a hurry.
Granny Niu's beady eyes darted around, and she quietly asked Niu Ersao, "Did you run into the Gu family in the woods?"
Sister-in-law Niu shook her head, busy picking up money, who has time to pay attention to them!
Lin Chang'er also found it strange that only one person had appeared.
Thinking something had happened, my heart jumped, and I quickly told Lao Liang and the others before heading over.
Wu Qingfeng and Bai Shaoan exchanged a glance, and the former followed.
After walking a short distance with them, the people at the other end arrived.
By the light, they could see clearly that it was Xu Gun'er, a boy who was about half a year old and covered in sweat from running. Upon seeing them, he hurriedly called out, "Sister Chang'er, Young Master Wu..."
Then came a heavy panting.
Lin Chang'er quickly untied the water pouch from her waist and handed it over, saying, "What happened? Have some water first."
Xu Gun'er took the water bag, tilted his head back and gulped down half of it. He wiped his mouth with his hand before speaking, "Sister Chang'er, we can't fit anything in the bag and we can't move it out. Could we ask our distinguished guests to borrow some water buckets and ask a few uncles to come and help us?"
Lin Chang'er felt relieved and smiled, saying, "You wait here, I'll go and talk to them."
Granny Niu and Sister-in-law Niu kept tiptoeing and straining their ears to eavesdrop on their conversation, but they were too far away to hear clearly.
I heard that they were moving things, inviting a few uncles and elders or something.
Granny Niu and Sister-in-law Niu exchanged a glance, and they were certain that something had happened; otherwise, why would they have asked someone to come over?
Lin Chang'er came back to borrow things and people, and happened to pass by them.
Taking advantage of the situation, Sister-in-law Niu said gloatingly, "Oh dear, what happened? Do you need our help?"
Lin Chang'er paused, her tone as if she couldn't understand human speech, then smiled and said, "It's nothing, no need to trouble you, Second Sister-in-law. It's getting late, and the old ladies are all getting on in years, they should go back and take care of themselves!"
She didn't mean any harm; mainly, she didn't want to lend them the firelight to light their way.
Although the torches were brought by Uncle Village Head and his colleagues, she was the one who invited the people!
However, being a civilized person, he remained polite and amicable on the surface.
But when Niu Er's wife heard this, she thought it was a completely different story. She said that the old man was just mocking them for only being able to ask old men for help.
Isn't she just a kid herself? What's there to say?
Before Niu Ersao could say anything more, Lin Chang'er had already bypassed her and briefly explained the situation to Lao Liang and the other five.
The five of them had a great time tonight, and they even caught the squid they'd been longing for, so they were especially easy to talk to.
They quickly combined everything and freed up three empty buckets for Lin Chang'er. Lin Chang'er then asked Zhou Hai for a few more people and hurriedly followed Xu Gun'er into the grove.
Niu Ersao didn't see clearly what they had done.
All I saw was Lin Chang'er saying something several times before hurrying away. It was dark, and they automatically ignored the buckets of water they had brought.
He immediately mocked Lin Chang'er's retreating figure, saying, "So, you have to be honest. There are some dirty tricks you can't make money from."
Lin Chang'er didn't hear it, but Bai Shao'an, who stayed behind to help manage the situation, did.
Bai Shaoan was completely baffled. "What's with all this sour talk? What is she complaining about to the air?"
Most people were unaware of the conflict between Niu Ersao and Lin Chang'er. Of the few who knew, Aunt Zhou didn't come, and Zhou Hai went with Lin Chang'er to help.
Zhou Mu also went to help. Zhou San's wife was there and heard Niu Er's wife's provocation.
She then whispered to Bai Shaoan, "Young master, you don't know this, this Sister-in-law Niu..."
They immediately asked Niu Ersao to come and help Lin Chang'er, but she felt cheated by Lin Chang'er and then told her about her plan to do the same business with Lin Chang'er and compete with her.
Bai Shaoan: "..." What's this called? There's a reason behind the saying "Teach your apprentice, and you'll starve yourself."
However, this person's behavior was truly appalling.
Bai Shaoan immediately retorted, "Tsk tsk tsk, how can money earned through one's own abilities be considered ill-gotten gains? You eat from the bowl, then turn the bowl upside down and throw away the pot, how dare you still talk about honesty?"
Niu Ersao paused. It was her first time meeting Bai Shaoan, and she was puzzled as to where this pretty boy came from, protecting Lin Chang'er so much.
Then she thought, Yang Cuihua was right. Lin Chang'er must be doing that kind of business outside, which is why so many men come to her door under the guise of picking up seafood, but they are actually doing that kind of illicit business.
Thinking this, Sister-in-law Niu suddenly felt more confident. "Who are you? Why are you so protective of Lin Chang'er? You're so young and look so decent. How could you stoop so low and get entangled with a widow?"
Granny Niu and the others also took the opportunity to start lecturing.
"There's always gossip around a widow's door; I advise you to stay out of it."
"That's right, that's right. When we women are talking, how can men interrupt and nag?"
"Young man, you can't judge a book by its cover. Treating a worn-out shoe like a treasure will make you regret it."
Bai Shaoan: "..." Damn it, these women are so foul-mouthed.
Even he, who never hits women, almost couldn't hold back.
Bai Shaoan took a deep breath. No, he couldn't swallow this insult. His Lin sister couldn't bear this injustice either.
Bai Shaoan rolled up his sleeves and said, "Oh, I was wondering why this young woman couldn't speak human language. It turns out it's the old hag upstairs who can't speak human language."
"Like begets like, like begets like, like begets like, and like begets like, ...
"So what if I'm a widow? My Lin sister lives an honest and upright life, earns money cleanly and honestly. How come she's considered shameful in your eyes?"
"Oh, wait, you all look down on widows so much, yet you want to learn from her and do business, digging for the clams she didn't finish digging. You think you're so capable, why don't you find your own way to make a living?"