Zhao Qingsong paid wages and New Year red envelopes to the workers, and then held a meeting to explain the matter.
"That's about it. Also, as you have seen this year, I brought a lot of piglets back to raise, so I have some work to do during the New Year. Those who have ideas to stay and work, tell me, the main thing is
If you feed pigs, you should also feed them on the Chinese New Year day.”
Because of last year's New Year's experience, Zhao Qingsong purchased a batch of piglets before this year's New Year to ensure that he could sell pork throughout the coming year.
Pigs mean there is work to do.
Having a job means having money.
Many workers began to get ready to take action.
But if you stay, you will have to feed the pigs during the Chinese New Year.
After working hard all year, it’s hard to wait until the Chinese New Year to take a break. Everyone wants to be at home with their families.
Older workers didn’t even think about it and chose to go home to celebrate the New Year.
The younger ones are also waiting for the Chinese New Year to have a good rest.
Zhao Qingsong understood their psychology and did not force anything, he only said it was voluntary. Moreover, he said: "The wages for those who stay during the Chinese New Year are three times what they used to be."
three times!
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.
The shock on the workers' faces was visible to the naked eye.
Zhao Qingsong smiled: "It's only about ten days, so how about who wants to sign up and stay?"
"I'll stay!" A worker in his thirties was the first to respond.
Then, several people were happy to stay.
Zhao Qingsong has registered their names, and those who don't want to stay can go home first.
The person who stayed, Zhao Qingsong, needed to rearrange their work content...
The wages of the subordinates were paid, part of the daily expenses for operating the pig farm were set aside, and the rest was shared by Zhao Qingsong and several partners.
Xu Fu received more than 7,000, which was 3,000 more than last year. He was so happy that he couldn't help but say: "Brother Zhao, you are my god!"
Zhao Qingsong smiled: "There were no pigs in the first half of the year, otherwise I could have made more money. It was also through cooperation with the previous noble people that the pork was sold at a good price."
Zheng Deyang nodded appreciatively: "That's right, Brother Zhao, I got the gold inlay for the coffin. I really saw the right person at first. In this way, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Let's go to my brother's house for dinner tomorrow and let your sister-in-law
I’ll prepare a table of delicious dishes for you.”
"okay."
"Hehe, I will make more money next year." Xu Fu was very excited as he counted the money.
Zhao Qingsong: "That's for sure. As long as you do it boldly, money will come pouring in."
"Ah, yes, you can bring your family over for dinner."
Zhao Qingsong said: "I will tell my wife when I get home. I have a little one at home that I can't keep at home."
"What's the matter? Bring the little baby with you."
Xu Fu scratched his head in embarrassment: "Brother Zhao's children can crawl, and I don't have a partner yet."
"Hahahaha... Then you are here even more," Zheng Deyang patted Xu Fu on the shoulder, "Uncle, I will introduce you to a wife."
Xu Fu's eyes lit up: "Thank you in advance, uncle!"
When he got home, Zhao Qingsong told Li Rong what had happened.
Li Rong was playing with the little guy in her arms. After hearing the words, she glanced at him and asked him: "Why don't you invite your brother to come to your house for dinner?"
"There are too many people. Isn't it the same for everyone in the pig farm to have a meal?" Zhao Qingsong teased An An, "So are you going?"
"Go. Why don't you go?" Li Rong patted the little guy's chest and said, "Take our An An with you."
Before leaving for Zheng Deyang's house, Li Rong asked Zhao Qingsong to prepare souvenirs. A few kilograms of sausages dried at home were packed in oil paper, and a can of malted milk was added, which was also decent.
The village where Zheng Deyang's family lives is almost close to the county seat, but it is not part of the county seat and is quite far from Dajiang Village.
Buses cannot arrive directly.
Zhao Qingsong decided to drive the cattle cart.
Li Rong wrapped the little guy tightly in three layers, inside and outside, to prevent the cold wind from blowing and cracking his tender face. She also put some cream on him.
After getting dressed, I kissed the little guy on the face who was getting dressed obediently and without making any fuss.
Li Rong applied a layer of cream on herself, noticed the man's dry face, and applied it on him as well.
The little guy was wrapped tightly and didn't understand the cold. He still had to kick his legs when Li Rong was holding him, trying to reach the old cow's butt.
Li Rong coaxed him while getting to know Zheng Deyang with Zhao Qingsong.
"Just call me Uncle Zheng. They must like An An very much." Zhao Qingsong paused, "Uncle Zheng was very kind to me. He helped me a lot when I was a soldier. Later, he helped me in the pig farm."
Also invest all your money in me.”
When Zhao Qingsong's family of three arrived, Xu Fu and Song Xianping had already arrived, and now they were sitting on the Kang in the main room with Zheng Deyang, drinking hot tea.
Zheng Deyang's wife came out of the kitchen to pour water and opened the door for them. At the same time, she shouted into the back room: "Old Zheng, Xiao Zhao is here."
Zheng Deyang and others heard the noise and came out with loud voices: "You're here?"
Zhao Qingsong greeted them and found that he was the latest to arrive. He helped his wife and children down first, and then said apologetically to Zheng Deyang: "Uncle Zheng, I'm sorry, I'm late."
"It's not too late, it's not too late. It's better to walk more safely with a baby."
"Is this sister-in-law?" Xu Fu is younger and speaks directly, but not frivolously. "Sister-in-law is so beautiful. No wonder Brother Zhao hides you so well."
Li Rong smiled: "You are really good at talking."
Zhao Qingsong glanced at Xu Fu: "I didn't hide it."
"Hahaha, yes," Xu Fu looked into Li Rong's arms, "This is my nephew, right? He's asleep?"
"He didn't sleep. He was afraid of being blown by the wind, so he just covered him."
Li Rong opened the little guy's face covering, revealing his cute little face.
The little guy bit his thumb and looked out with bright eyes.
Aunt Zheng's son is not married yet, but he doesn't live with them either. In the county town, he only comes back for dinner during the holidays, so the couple rarely misses the baby.
Several people came over to look at the little guy in the package. An An opened his obsidian eyes, bared his emerging baby teeth, and smiled at the adults who were staring at him. He was not afraid of anything at all.
"Oh, this little baby is so pretty." Aunt Zheng moved her hands, wanting to hug her or not, and said, "Come in first, dinner will be served soon."
Xu Fu was curious about the little guy and asked Li Rong if he could hold him.
Li Rong said of course, and put An An in Xu Fu's arms, leaving the men to chat, and after saying a few words, she went to the kitchen to help.
Is there any reason to let guests cook?
Zheng Deyang stopped Li Rong, but was stopped by Zhao Qingsong: "It's okay, my aunt is tired from working alone, let her help."
"Hey, girl, why are you here?" Aunt Zheng asked when she saw Li Rong walking in and rolling up her sleeves.
"I'm here to see what I can do to help. Anyway, I won't participate in the chat between these old men."
Aunt Zheng couldn't resist her, so she asked her to help put the firewood.
Li Rongsheng has a good face, and she doesn't look like the mother of children. She works with nimble hands and feet, winning Aunt Zheng's favor.
Putting water in the pot and simmering the vegetables, Aunt Zheng covered it with a lid so that she could rest for a while and asked Li Rong: "My dear daughter, I heard that you are an educated youth who went to the countryside? Where are you from?"