Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"I know, it’s about five thousand. I will earn the tuition fees and living expenses for me and Xiao An to go to the city for school, so we won’t need to use the family’s money."
After finishing speaking, Gu Jin turned around, picked up a large ladle, and scooped the braised pig head from the big basin into a small aluminum basin beside her. This was for the family’s meals.
Undeniably, upon hearing Gu Jin say she won’t need the family’s money, Chen Hong breathed a sigh of relief, though she still didn’t support her setting up a stall.
Gu Jiajie squinted his eyes, staring at the figure of his cousin, and spoke nonchalantly: "Recently, I went to the county with Yuanzi and found many people setting up stalls on the streets. No one is managing it anymore, and you can find anything you want to buy."
"Really?" asked the old man.
"Yes, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Yuanzi. We were surprised at first, and only later found out that stalls are allowed now, inspections are loose, and they won’t easily penalize you."
Gu Jin could tell her cousin was speaking on her behalf, so she placed the meat from the aluminum basin on the table and looked earnestly at Gu Jiajie.
"Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, come try this braised pig head and see if it’s tasty."
She took out bowls and served a bowl to each person.
Though Chen Hong’s expression still wasn’t quite right, the old man didn’t speak after questioning his son, leaving her unsure of what to say.
The old man sat at the table, and the others also took their seats.
"Quick, try it; it’ll taste worse when it cools."
"It’s so delicious!"
Gu Minmin, who had been quiet as a mouse, exclaimed in surprise after taking her first bite of the braised pig head.
Everyone else felt the same, that the braised pig head was so tasty it seemed they could swallow their tongues. They’d never eaten such delicious meat in their lives.
Gu Jiajie ate several pieces eagerly and looked fervently at Gu Jin: "Xiao Jin, your braised pig meat will definitely sell! It’s too delicious!"
Gu Jin nodded with a smile, looking at the other members of the Gu Family.
Her uncle was focused on eating, while Chen Hong’s expression wasn’t ideal but much better than before.
The old man swallowed the flavorful and almost melt-in-mouth pig head meat and raised his eyes to Gu Jin.
"Jin girl, you can sell things, but don’t let people discover you’re from the Gu Family. If anything happens, the family can’t support you. Handle the rest as you see fit."
The old man couldn’t say anything else since the eldest son and daughter-in-law were present; they understood everything, and he couldn’t help the girl any further.
Nevertheless, his words meant he was acknowledging Gu Jin’s decision to set up a stall.
Gu Jin smiled: "Got it, thank you, Grandpa."
She knew that with the old man’s approval, her plan to set up a stall and sell things was as good as settled.
Sitting next to her, Gu Jiajie looked at Gu Jin with a gaze full of... admiration.
Honestly, what Gu Jin was doing today was something he had been preparing for a long time.
After graduating from middle school, he didn’t continue schooling, idled around, and spent money under the family’s watch, which wasn’t comfortable.
Recently, he discussed with two brothers whether to buy and sell some goods, essentially becoming a hustler.
Before he could act, his cousin was already moving forward, making him feel a bit envious at the moment.
After everyone finished eating the braised pig head meat, Gu Decang took out his money pouch and placed it on the table.
"All the money from selling meat this afternoon is here."
Gu Jin picked up the money bag and poured the money onto the empty space on the dining table.
"Wow! So much money!"
It was the first time for Gu Minmin to see so much money, and the colorful bills were quite charming.