Did you also consult with an agriculture professor?
"Can it really be sold?"
Mrs. Zhao began to explain with a smile, "I also went to the pharmacy to check out the situation. You guys have no idea how much those herbs cost, let me tell you, they sell for several times more than grains. That dried Angelica and codonopsis, it goes for 50 cents a pound, whereas dried rice is just a little over 10 cents a pound."
That price is not cheap.
"If it’s really that expensive, planting it for a year could really bring in a lot of money."
"Isn’t your youngest son still not considered for marriage? Once we have money, build a brick house and no need to worry about matchmakers not coming to propose."
Mrs. Zhao also gave them each some candy, the kind from the capital city.
After seeing them off, Little Aunt Zhao paid a visit.
Yesterday, Uncle also brought a package to their house.
Mrs. Zhao looked at her, saw she was alone, and quickly poured her a glass of sugar water.
"Sister-in-law, how are Xiao He and little sister doing in the Capital City?"
Children away from home, mother worries.
"Well, both of them are working. Their monthly salary is substantial. Laosan’s wife even said, they could consider finding partners for the siblings in the Capital City."
Why didn’t Mrs. Zhao mention Zhao Xinxin having a partner?
She didn’t know what to say about Laosan’s wife as a person.
Initially, she demanded a large dowry. Her brother-in-law’s family was already poor, and being in poor health, she couldn’t do heavy work and naturally couldn’t earn many work points.
Otherwise, their elder nephew already has several children, and his brother is still not considered for marriage.
"I think when Xiao He comes back for the New Year, you should split the household. Then, let Xiao He buy a house in the Capital City, find a wife from there, and you could go help with the kids, enjoying your later years."
Mrs. Zhao saw her sister-in-law shocked and spoke out, "Haven’t thought about splitting the household?"
Little Aunt Zhao also wanted to split the household, but with the youngest son unmarried, splitting the family seemed somewhat improper.
"Believe it or not, when Xiao He returns before New Year’s, your eldest daughter-in-law will definitely ask about Xiao He’s salary. Without splitting, Xiao He’s money is considered communal. Splitting the household has its benefits; wouldn’t it be nice for you two to live on your own?"
Little Aunt Zhao felt somewhat embarrassed, "But to suddenly split the household..."
"When they distributed the land to households, many families were split. We are old, have raised our children, and grandchildren should be under the care of their parents. Besides, education and taking care of grandchildren isn’t our responsibility. When they are overwhelmed, we just help a little. With your health, you really shouldn’t be exerting yourself."
Mrs. Zhao was really open-minded nowadays.
Grandma Fang had also given advice.
Mrs. Zhao didn’t continue persuading but showed Little Aunt Zhao photos from the album.
Little Aunt Zhao hadn’t even been to the county town, let alone the Capital City.
Seeing that her sister-in-law had visited the Capital City, watched the flag-raising ceremony, went boating, climbed the Great Wall, and taken quite a few photos.
She heard that each photo cost a lot of money, and these were even colored photos, probably even more expensive.
"Da Bao and Xiao Bao look quite handsome." Little Aunt Zhao observed the photos of Da Bao and Xiao Bao, dressed in T-shirts and shorts, wearing a pair of sandals.
In the village, kids wore just a cover during the summer, and the younger ones often had no clothes at all.
"Laosan’s wife has taught them well."
Mrs. Zhao used to think that a daughter-in-law should be capable at both inside and outside work,
but now she knew that a daughter-in-law should be educated and literate, as this could really influence the next generation.