Chapter 178 Want to occupy the shop
Wang felt so distressed for her son that her eyes turned red.
In fact, she is hungry too!
My sister-in-law is so cruel, even if you leave some flour.
Tong Zhijie said: "What happened to my aunt? She used to love me the most."
Tong Fusheng and Wang also want to know about this question!
Tong Zhaodi said at the side: "I found that my aunt has become the same as my eldest sister. Dad and Mom, do you still remember that my eldest sister treated us like this in the beginning. She was cold and indifferent. Not only did she not bring any gifts when she came to our house, she also looted all our things."
Tong Fusheng's eyes flickered, and he said, "Your aunt is different from your eldest sister. Your eldest sister has always been soft-tempered. I don't know what provoked her to become like this. Your aunt has always had a bad temper, but she used to obey our family and covered up her true nature. I guess your aunt is angry because your uncle and Yuan were buried together, and I didn't accept five taels of silver from Gu Baishuang for her. That's why she is like this."
Wang thought for a moment and said, "Then how can she treat us like she used to?"
Tong Fusheng said, "Let's just live here and try to coax her first. Don't compete with her. Zhaodi, you should be more diligent. Just like at home, get up at the first crow of the rooster and help sweep the yard, cook and do other chores."
Tong Zhaodi nodded and said, "Dad, I'll listen to you. My aunt's shop in town is doing very well. I heard from Yaozu that Sister Sufen, Sister Yue'e, and Taohua all work in the shop. Not only do their own family members work in the shop, they also hired an accountant and clerks. Even Sister Yue'e's brother, sister-in-law, and niece work in the shop, and they make a lot of money every month."
Tong Fusheng was a little unhappy when he heard that the shop had hired someone.
His sister had some money and was very independent, so she didn't even discuss such a big matter as hiring people for the shop with him.
Tong Fusheng asked Tong Zhaodi: "The news you heard is good. I thought her shop was just a storefront, with the whole family busy here. They even hired an accountant, so it looked very big."
Tong Zhaodi said indignantly: "Everyone else can go to the shop to collect their monthly salary. I am my aunt's niece, so there is no reason for me not to go."
Tong Fusheng nodded and said, "That's right. I'll talk to your aunt later and arrange for you to work in the shop."
Tong Zhijie said: "I want to go to the shop too. I can manage the accounts. I am your nephew, so I am not more reliable than an outsider in charge of the accounts, right?"
Tong Fusheng didn't want Tong Zhijie to go to the shop. He wanted Tong Zhijie to study hard.
But then he thought again, if Tong Zhijie didn't go, this shop would have nothing to do with his son in the future.
This shop was opened by my sister, her surname is Tong, and they all belong to the Tong family.
As the nephew, Tong Zhijie must go and take charge.
Tong Fusheng thought for a while and said, "That's fine. Your main task is to coax your aunt. It would be best if the shop could be owned by you in the future. Even if it doesn't belong to you completely, you should have a share as her nephew. After I get the money, I will take you to the capital to study."
Tong Zhijie forgot about his rumbling stomach and grinned.
If he went to his aunt's shop, wouldn't he be the young master? He could use the money from the shop to live a luxurious life.
Who would want to study in such a good life? If his parents hadn't forced him, he would have given up studying long ago.
He is not like Gu Jingzhe who treats books as his own father. He gets a headache when he sees books.
Wang said, "If your sister is still so lukewarm towards us tomorrow, how are you going to convince her to let Zhaodi and Zhijie go to her shop?"
Wang became annoyed when she thought of her sister-in-law's attitude.
She can tolerate the anger of a man and her son, but she cannot tolerate the anger of her sister-in-law.
Tong Fusheng said, "I have a way. Do you know who my sister listens to the most? She listens to dad the most. Before he passed away, dad forced her to swear that she would treat our family well for the rest of her life. She dared not break her oath."
Wang laughed when she heard Tong Fusheng say this.
In the past, they always asked the sister-in-law for money and food, and the sister-in-law had complained before. But once her husband brought up the oath she made before the old man died, the sister-in-law gave in.
Wang thought for a moment and said with a look of annoyance: "If I had known earlier, I would have asked Pan Di to swear an oath when she got married that she would be good to Zhi Jie for the rest of her life. I will have to ask Tong Zhao Di to swear an oath later."
Tong Zhaodi said, "I will treat Zhijie well even if I don't swear."
Tong Zhijie grinned and said, "When I take over my aunt's shop and make money, don't even think about getting involved with me, big sister."
Wang sighed and said, "How did my sister-in-law open this shop? She didn't have this ability before."
Tong Fusheng was not surprised by this issue.
His sister was smart and lively since she was young. She almost disguised herself as a man and joined the army with the village cowherd.
His father often said that if his sister was a boy, the Tong family would have been well-known long ago.
But even if a girl is not weaker than a boy, she is still a girl after all and still needs to get married and have children.
According to Tong Fusheng, his sister came up with the idea of opening a shop because her husband died.
When Old Gu was around, he would not let her open a shop in town, so her talents naturally could not be displayed.
Lao Gu’s behavior is understandable. After all, no man can stand his wife showing up in public.
Tong Huaqiong was sleeping soundly and was awakened by the sound of sweeping the floor outside.
She got up, dressed, and opened the door to find that Chen Sufen had gotten up at about the same time as her.
My eyes have been opened. Is there anyone in the family who gets up earlier than Chen Sufen?
Looking closely, it was not someone else, but Tong Dajiao's adopted niece Tong Zhaodi.
"Hey, cousin, where did you put the floor? I can't let you sweep it." Chen Sufen went up and tried to snatch Tong Zhaodi's broom.
Chen Sufen doesn't like Tong Fusheng's whole family.
She used to follow Tong Da Jiao to work at Tong's house. Not only did she have to help with farm work, but she also had to cook and sweep the yard. Except for Tong Pandi, no one else ever looked at her straight in the eye.
Chen Sufen felt that Tong Zhaodi and Tong Pandi were not having a good time at home, just like she was at the Chen family.
Even though Tong Zhaodi had never given her a good look, she still sympathized with Tong Zhaodi.
The little girl slept in the woodshed and got up early in the morning to help with the work. Chen Sufen felt a little sorry for Tong Zhaodi.
"Cousin, no need, no need." Tong Zhaodi glanced at Tong Huaqiong at the door of the upper room, holding the broom tightly.
Her parents told her last night to please her aunt.
She still wants to go to work in the shop.
"Aunt, are you awake?" Tong Zhaodi greeted Tong Huaqiong loudly.
Tong Huaqiong glanced at Tong Zhaodi and nodded.
"Cousin, take a break after sweeping the yard. I'll go cook." Chen Sufen said.
At this time, Gu Dahan also got up. He felt sorry for his wife, so he went to cook.
Tong Zhaodi smiled and said, "Cousin, where are the rice and flour? I'll make breakfast."
She originally wanted to make breakfast, but her aunt took all the rice and flour from the kitchen to her room, so she was helpless without the rice.
Chen Sufen went to the upper room to get some rice and flour, and Gu Dahan went to the vegetable garden to pick some vegetables.
After Tong Zhaodi finished sweeping the yard, she saw Tong Huaqiong brushing her teeth with green salt, so she quickly rolled up her sleeves and got water for Tong Huaqiong to wash her face.
"Aunt, I'm coming."