Chapter 65 Black-Hearted Capitalist [Seeking Follow-up Reading]

"Five dollars, that's so much?"

"Old Third, what are you standing there for? Why don't you agree to it?"

"Five dollars a day, that's 150 dollars a month, 300 dollars for two months, enough to buy another big item. Third brother, maybe you'll be able to find a wife by then."

The Lu family was overjoyed.

They learned their lesson this time and no one jumped out to fight for this opportunity. Several cousins ​​looked at Lu Yang as if he were the God of Wealth.

Sure enough, every time this cousin came to visit, magpies would chirp outside the window, indicating that good things were coming.

Night watch is hard work.

Especially in winter, when the wind is biting cold, they are wearing tattered old cotton-padded jackets, which can easily cause bone pain due to the cold.

But what's there to be afraid of?
They are afraid that without such hard work, they will have no money, and without money they will not be able to marry and will have to remain single for the rest of their lives.

Lu Youyi stammered, "I don't want money."

Lu Yang asked him curiously: "Why?"

Lu Youyi showed the watch on his wrist. The watch was hidden in his ragged clothes. After it was exposed, it was still bright: "You gave it to me last time."

Although this man has a lame leg, he is still so simple and down-to-earth.

Lu Yang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Third brother, what are you talking about? Last time was the reward for last time, and this time is this time. If you say that, then I can only find someone else."

Good or bad.

Lu Youyi then realized that he had to collect the money.

Lu Yang said to his eldest cousin, "It's snowing these days, so you don't have to learn how to drive. Just rest at home and spend more time with your sister-in-law. When the snow is over, we can go out of town before the end of the year."

Lu Youren nodded.

This had been agreed upon long ago. My cousin bought so many stalls in the county's free wholesale market, and they will all be used in the spring of next year.

He doesn't understand business.

But whatever my cousin says is what it is, and you can never go wrong by listening to him.

Thinking of this, he smiled naively and said to Lu Yang, "Since we are here, it is windy outside and the snow has not stopped. How about we have lunch before going back?"

The eldest sister-in-law also stood up quickly with her big belly: "Yes, yes, how about I kill a chicken and stew some chicken soup to warm you up, brother Yangzi?"

There was no way Lu Yang was willing to stay for this meal.

I saw my sister-in-law going to kill a chicken again.

He waved his hands quickly and said, "No, no, sister-in-law, you are so thoughtful. I won't eat. I still have to go to Dajun's house. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he opened the curtain and walked out in the wind and snow.

This person is too enthusiastic, which is not good.

Especially when you are poor, you always feel guilty if you eat a meal at his restaurant.

Let's keep this chicken for my sister-in-law to lay eggs.

At this moment, a person suddenly chased after him.

Lu Yang originally thought it would be his eldest cousin, but when he turned around, he saw that it was the clever sixth cousin Lu Youzhi.

"Cousin, wait, I'll take you there. It's snowing heavily outside. I got you a raincoat."

Lu Youzhi caught up with him in a flattering manner.

In addition to the old straw raincoat and cloak he was wearing, he also had a brand new straw raincoat and a matching cloak in his hands.

Lu Yang looked at the sky.

It wasn't snowing heavily, but after a while, once the snow melted, it was inevitable that my body would get wet. So I stopped being polite and said, "You are so thoughtful."

Encouraged by Lu Yang, Lao Liu came closer happily, handed the raincoat and cloak to Lu Yang, and helped Lu Yang tie them tightly while Lu Yang was putting them on.

Lu Yang put on the new straw raincoat and cloak and turned around.

It feels like a good fit.

It’s quite warm too.

In snowy and windy weather like this in the south, with this set of equipment, you can completely ignore it.

So, he couldn't help but look at Lao Liu in surprise and said, "This new raincoat, wasn't it you who knitted it?"

It fits me perfectly.

Lao Liu, who was looking forward to it, said with a grin, "That's why I say you deserve to be rich, cousin. You have a keen eye, amazing."

After saying that, he gave a thumbs up.

He sighed again, "Alas, brother, I am not bored. It is winter, unlike my cousin and elder brother, who have a sister-in-law to warm the bed. The beds of us younger brothers are all cold. There is no TV or radio at home. We don't even have enough clothes to wear when we want to go out for a walk. Apart from staying at home chewing our fingers and counting the days, we can only find something to do."

At this point, he looked at Lu Yang cautiously, and seeing that Lu Yang did not show impatience on his face, he continued, "Well, winter happened to come early this year, and I thought that you often come to visit, even when it is windy and rainy, but I have never seen you wearing a straw raincoat. I thought that since I have nothing to do anyway, and there happened to be some straw and palm bark dried in the cellar at home a few years ago, so I tried to make one. Hey, I didn't expect that it would fit you well when you put it on."

After hearing this, Lu Yang didn't know what to say.

This cousin is very clever and has been coming up with lots of new ideas recently.

Strictly speaking, my impression of him is not very good.

In comparison, this little cleverness is far inferior to the loyalty and honesty of my eldest cousin, and the taciturn but serious and grateful third cousin, which I admire more.

However, it is commendable that the other party would go to such an extent to please his cousin.

To make money.

To get a wife.

It's not shameful. If I had a cousin like this, I would probably try every possible means to please him.

Lu Yang stood there and thought for a moment, then decided to give this little brother a chance.

He took out five big black tens from his bag and handed them to the other person.

Lao Liu didn't take the money.

Instead, he looked at Lu Yang with some doubt: "Cousin, this..."

He thought Lu Yang gave him money to buy this new raincoat.

But the straw raincoat, even with the cloak, is not worth so much money!

Besides, he didn't come here just to sell the straw raincoat and cloak.

Lu Yang stuffed the money into his hand and said, "Here, aren't you bored at home? Then wait until the weather clears up and do me a favor by visiting four or five surrounding towns to see if anyone has a sewing machine that makes a loud sound and can do some needlework. You can use a small notebook to help me write it down. When I come back from this trip, if you can really do this job well, I'll give you another 50."

Listen to what Lu Yang said.

Lu Youzhi then put the money in his pocket with confidence, patted his chest and said loudly: "Don't worry, cousin, I will complete the task even if I break my legs."

Lu Yang found it interesting and decided to test him, "How are you going to complete it? Five towns is not a small area. You will borrow your eldest brother's bicycle to ride. You have to find out who has a sewing machine at home, and you have to make sure that the sewing machine in the other party's home is not just for decoration, but must be able to move and be able to find the place next time. Are you sure you can complete this task?"

Lu Laoliu chuckled, "This is easy. Laoqi will have winter vacation soon. I will call him and ask him to call a few taller classmates. I will give them 50 cents each and divide the task among them. I will promise to give them 50 cents more each after they complete the task. I will ask them to find out the situation first. After we determine who has a sewing machine at home, I will check every household. This way, the job will be much easier. Don't worry, cousin. If the task is not completed, I will bring my head to you."

After Lu Yang heard this.

My goodness, isn’t this a born capitalist? His heart is even more evil than mine - damn, 100 times more evil.

(End of this chapter)