Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 105 Picking up the bowl to eat, putting down the bowl and overturning the pot

Zhou San's sister-in-law's eyes widened suddenly. In other words, the children from families distantly related to the clan leader had actually been deprived of the right to attend school from the very beginning...

The so-called "whole clan supporting one person" only applies to those close to the clan leader.

Zhou San's sister-in-law's face was cold and stern. "Don't Uncle and the others know?"

Zhou Mu shook his head and chuckled, "What can we do even if we know? The clan leader's words are weighed down by the concept of filial piety; who dares to contradict him?"

“But…” Zhou’s wife hugged her son and her eyes suddenly reddened. Linshui Village was not wealthy. Among the Zhou clan, only a few households were slightly better off financially.

It can be said that the annual allowances are all squeezed out of their own mouths.

Previously, she had held onto the hope that if her eldest cousin failed again, their little one would be seven years old when the next selection came, which would be just the right age.

But hearing what Xiaobao's father said was like being doused with a bucket of cold water.

Is their little baby destined to spend his whole life toiling in the fields like them?

She glanced down at her son, who was grinning broadly at her.

Zhou San's wife was ultimately unwilling to accept this situation. Even if she only went to school for a few years, learned to read and write, and could use an abacus, she could still work as an accountant in town in the future.

Zhou San's sister-in-law touched her forehead to her son's and said, "Honey, starting tomorrow, you'll bring Xiao Bao to pick me up every night."

Zhou Mu was taken aback, "Bring Xiaobao?"

Aunt Zhou nodded, "Otherwise? Leave Xiaobao home alone?"

Zhou Mu shook his head, "That's not what I meant, it's just..." He felt a little embarrassed that his wife was going out to work and earn money while he, a grown man, stayed home to take care of the children.

Zhou San's sister-in-law said, "Gu's eldest son and second son, one has bad legs and the other is already thin. All of Gu's children, except for Xiaoman and Bailu, are either carrying baskets or carrying water buckets."

"Come pick me up at the beach and help me carry the load."

Zhou Mu realized what was going on and said, "Okay, I'll take Xiaobao tomorrow."

Zhou San's sister-in-law said again, "I'll go see Niu Er's sister-in-law first thing tomorrow morning, no, I'll go now."

Zhou San's wife, carrying her son, was about to leave when Zhou Mu quickly followed, saying, "I'll go with you."

The couple went to the Niu family overnight. Zhou San's sister-in-law had already figured things out and got straight to the point without any nonsense. However, since they were from the same village, she spoke rather tactfully, only saying that Xiao Bao was still young and she just wanted to be cautious.

She even tried to persuade Niu Ersao a few times, but Niu Ersao had already made up her mind. After returning home, she told her husband about it, and both her husband and mother-in-law agreed.

Therefore, it's impossible for him to change his mind.

Zhou San Sao felt helpless. Since there was nothing she could do, she reminded Niu Er Sao again, "Then you should go back and tell Gu Jia San Di Jie that... They give you a bite to eat, and you put down your bowl and overturn their pot."

That was too blunt, so Zhou San's wife didn't say it out loud in the end.

Niu Ersao felt that Zhou Sansao was being fickle and was feeling annoyed. Before Zhou Sansao could finish speaking, she said irritably, "Alright, alright, whether you make money or not, I've never seen anyone as stupid as you. Of course, there are plenty of people who are willing to make this money."

If you don't want to come along, fine, but just don't say anything bad about it in front of your aunt.

Zhou San's sister-in-law was speechless for a moment, then realized that she probably wouldn't even be able to be friends with Niu Er's sister-in-law anymore.

However, upon closer reflection, such a treacherous person is indeed not a good person. Let's just not be friends anymore!

After leaving the Niu family's house, Zhou San's sister-in-law seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and got a good night's sleep after returning home.

However, plans can't keep up with changes. The next morning, Zhou Hai came to the door and said that Lin Chang'er needed to find ten helpers.

"This job may only be a short-term one, but Chang's wages are very generous. She will pay 30 coins for at most two or three hours."

Chang'er has other businesses to run and will need to hire people in the future. If she does well this time, she will be given priority consideration in the future.

When I discussed it with your aunt yesterday, Mu'er was the first person I thought of.

Although it's somewhat like serving important people personally, this job is much more lucrative than carrying heavy loads at the docks.

Zhou Mu was grateful, but looking at his son in his arms, he hesitated. "Uncle, I want to go, but my aunt just found a job for my child's mother yesterday. If I go too, Xiao Bao will..."

Zhou Hai waved his hand, "Your aunt has already thought of this. Starting tonight, your aunt will not go to the beach. She will work as a kitchen helper at the Gu family's house. Your aunt will take care of Xiao Bao. They are familiar with each other, and Xiao Bao is well-behaved. He can just wrap an apron around his back and he won't make a fuss."

“How can I do this…” Zhou Mu, a grown man, had tears in his eyes. “Uncle, I feel so bad about it.”

Zhou San's sister-in-law's eyes also welled up with tears. Uncle and Aunt really always think of them first whenever there's something good happening, but last night she almost got herself into trouble over a few coins.

Zhou San's sister-in-law was both moved and ashamed. She said to Zhou Hai, "Uncle, you and Aunt always think of us. Even parents would do the same. Helping in the kitchen is hard work."

"Xiao Bao, I'll take him to the beach. All the Gu family kids are there too, right? I'll take good care of him myself; it'll be fine."

Hearing her say that, Zhou Hai didn't force her. He just said, "Okay, try taking it yourself tonight. If it's not easy to take care of, you can ask your aunt to help you take care of it tomorrow."

Going to the beach is never as convenient as staying at home.

After finishing his business, Zhou Hai had to rush to the next place.

Seeing that she was about to leave, Zhou San's sister-in-law finally stopped her and briefly told Zhou Hai about Niu Er's sister-in-law's situation.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hai was shocked. This was outrageous! He had to tell Chang Yatou immediately. However, by this time, Chang Yatou should have already gone to town.

Having other things to do, Zhou Hai thought for a moment and instructed Zhou Mu, "Mu'er, put aside your work today. Chang'er sells seafood at the town market. I'm going to the Gu family to bring Li Ge'er over now. You go with him to town to tell Chang'er so she can come up with a plan sooner."

After all, this sea doesn't belong to Chang'e alone; they can't stop others from doing seafood business.

But knowing this sooner means we can come up with a solution sooner!

Zhou Mu nodded repeatedly.

Lin Chang'er still brought seafood and soy milk to the market early today. She went to Sihai Restaurant first and then to the steamed bun stall.

At the request of the diners, Sister Gu brought an extra stove and pot to make the pancakes. The dough was prepared by Sister Gu's wife early in the morning.

Lin Chang'er had thought it over. Meat pies were too expensive. Instead, she would make savory pancakes. She only needed to brush on some seasoning and add some minced meat. Although it was a thin layer, it was still considered meat. She could sell them for two coins each, which should be acceptable.

She got home late yesterday and had a lot to do, so she didn't have time to teach Sister-in-law Gu.

So today she needs to teach how to make pancakes at the steamed bun shop, but with Grandma Bai helping out at the seafood stall, she's not worried.

However, in later generations, these pancakes were all made in flat pans, and this kind of conventional deep-bottomed pan was always a bit difficult to work with.

As Lin Chang'er was making two of those flat pans, she saw Little Goldfish bringing over a young couple...