Chapter 177 Qin Dahu Comes to Work

Chapter 177 Qin Dahu Comes to Work

Qin Xiaoyao smiled and looked at Qin Dahu.

“This matter is settled then. Big Brother, when you go back later, talk to Big Sister-in-Law and see if she’s willing to come.”

“If she’s willing, she can start work tomorrow morning.”

“If not, I’ll have to find someone else here.”

Qin Dahu and Qin Erhu exchanged glances and finally nodded.

Since Little Sister’s business is so important, how could they let others get involved?

Qin Xiaoyao smiled and nodded.

“Next is the matter of building the sheds.”

“Since both of you have a way to sell bean sprouts, and our courtyard has enough space, we should build four more sheds.”

“Even if we don’t use all the sheds, it doesn’t matter. If your sales increase, I can always grow more bean sprouts here.”

Upon hearing this, the brothers’ eyes lit up.

Little Sister is supporting them too much!

Seeing their expressions and guessing their thoughts, Qin Xiaoyao couldn’t help but smile again.

“It’s not just for the two of you.”

“The profit from selling bean sprouts to you is still quite high. The more you sell, the more I earn.”

The brothers both nodded.

“That’s true. But you could sell to anyone; this business is clearly profitable! We’re grateful to Little Sister!” Qin Dahu said.

Qin Xiaoyao’s lips curled up again.

“We’re family, so talking like this is unnecessary.”

The three of them shared a smile.

“I won’t be involved in building the sheds. I want to hire the two of you.”

“I’ll buy the materials needed, and you’ll build them for me. After completion, I’ll pay you 300 cash coins.” Qin Xiaoyao said.

Last time, she realized that she was far less skilled than her father and the two brothers in construction.

Instead of causing trouble, it’s better to assist them.

“How can that be?! We’ll help you, why mention money?!” Qin Erhu interjected.

“Exactly! Little Sister, you’re being too formal with us!” Qin Dahu followed, looking displeased.

Qin Xiaoyao smiled.

“It’s not being formal, it’s what’s due!”

“With the water-selling business starting soon, there won’t be enough hands for cooking at home. When you come to help, you can’t do it for nothing, right?” Qin Xiaoyao said.

“So, this time, I won’t keep you for dinner. I’ll directly pay you the labor fees. That way, I’ll feel better.”

Seeing that they wanted to speak again, Qin Xiaoyao’s smile faded.

“If the two of you don’t agree, I’ll find someone else outside.”

“Then, this money will go to others.” She glanced at them pointedly.

Hearing this, the brothers’ faces changed.

“No need to find others?!” Qin Dahu immediately said.

Seeing Qin Xiaoyao look at him,

Qin Dahu sighed helplessly.

“Fine. We’ll take care of it.” He said.

Little Sister wants to help them, so they’ll accept it.

After chatting a bit more, Qin Dahu and Qin Erhu went to fetch water from the well.

Seeing that there wasn’t much water left, they felt grateful to their little sister once again.

After fetching the water, they carried it back home.

Then, Qin Dahu went to his wife and told her about Little Sister wanting to hire her.

Upon hearing this, Qin Dage’s wife’s face lit up with joy.

“Little Sister is offering fifty cash coins?!” She asked excitedly.

“Yes,” Qin Dahu nodded.

“I told her to offer less, but she wouldn’t. She’s taking care of our family.” He added.

He said this hoping his wife would appreciate Little Sister more.

Qin Dage’s wife quickly nodded.

"Little Sister is indeed great!" he responded.

This pleased Qin Dahu.

"Then when you go to the Song family, do well. You can't take Little Sister's money for nothing." Qin Dahu said.

"Done! I understand!" Qin Da's wife readily agreed.

Fifty coins a day, and she only had to work for one hour in the morning. Where else could she find such good work?

Even if her husband hadn't said anything, she would have worked hard anyway.

Now that the family was struggling, she needed to find ways to earn some money.

Otherwise, the pressure would only increase when the children returned.

Only then was Qin Dahu satisfied.

Afterward, he went to the Song family with Qin Erhu.

Taking advantage of the daylight, they planned to dig the hole today so they could start working on the wood tomorrow.

Upon arriving at the Song family,

Qin Xiaoyao felt relieved knowing his sister-in-law had agreed to work at their home.

He joined his two brothers in getting busy in the courtyard.

That evening, after dinner, everyone in the Song family stayed home except Wang Xiaomei, who went out with Liu Xiaomei to set up a stall.

Before it was even the end of the hour of Hai, people started lining up with buckets to buy water.

Seeing that the well was almost full again, Song Que didn't make them wait and arranged for this round of water collection early.

The lanterns in the courtyard remained lit until the end of the hour of Hai, after which the Song family closed their doors to rest.

The next day.

Before the hour of Mao, Qin Da's wife arrived at the Song family.

When Liu Shi opened the door, she found not only Qin Da's wife but also people who had come early to buy water.

Thus, the courtyard of the Song family became busy once again.

Qin Xiaoyao first worked with Wang Xiaomei, Song Yun, Song Ye, and Qin Da's wife under the shed.

After Liu Xiaomei and Li Danni came over, he let Wang Xiaomei and Song Yun go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

In this way, the morning rush was handled.

They also managed to sort out the bean sprouts ahead of time.

"Alright, Sister-in-law! The work is done, so you should go back now. Come back in the afternoon." After finishing, Qin Xiaoyao smiled at Qin Da's wife.

His sister-in-law was efficient, indeed a good helper.

"But..." Qin Da's wife glanced at the people entering the courtyard to buy water.

"The time hasn't come yet," she said.

Didn't they agree that she would work for the entire hour of Hai?

"Don't worry. The main task in the morning is sorting the bean sprouts. Once that's done, there's nothing else to do. Go back now; I'll still pay you for your work," Qin Xiaoyao assured her.

"But I can help sell the bean sprouts too!" Qin Da's wife immediately offered.

While they were sorting the bean sprouts, some people buying water would also purchase some bean sprouts.

At two coins per catty, it was twice as expensive as what her sister-in-law sold them for.

Qin Xiaoyao smiled.

"No need. There are fewer people coming to buy water now. Mother and my husband can handle the sales. Besides, we have enough people here to manage."

"Go back now. If you leave now, you can still help Second Sister-in-law with breakfast. Father and the others will be setting up their stall soon, and time is tight."

Hearing this, Qin Da's wife did not object further.

"Alright then."

"I'll go now. If there's more work next time, I'll stay longer." She said.

Her sister-in-law was pregnant, and it would be better if she went back to help.

"Sure!" Qin Xiaoyao smiled in agreement.

Qin Da's wife then hurriedly left.