In fact, Village Chief Zhou also understood that it was impossible for the Xu family to visit the conference now, and he just complained. "Well, let's talk about these things when spring is coming. Anyway, there is nothing to do in this heavy snow. Come on, let's drink, and we won't mention these things today."

Let’s drink all the wine in the glass together and talk about other topics.

Zhixin and the others were on the ground. Last year, several families sold the sticks to Zhiming, which was much more expensive than others. Later, everyone in the village knew about it and thought that they would also sell it to Zhiming this year. "Brother Zhiming, are you still going to collect sticks this fall? Don't forget my family, and you will leave them all for you."

Zhiming smiled, "Of course I will accept it, let's talk about it then. Our capital is too small, and the sales route is not fixed, so we can't accept too much. Brother, don't worry, if I accept it then, I will definitely notify everyone."

One person there continued, "What does it matter if the capital is low? Just like last year, I took the goods first and waited for the sale before giving them money. We are all from the same village, so what are you afraid of about this? Brother Zhiming cannot cheat, right?" This man's surname is Li, who bought the Xu family's house and married his son. He is very generous and generous. Last year, his family and Xing family dared to give the sticks to Zhiming credit. Later, Zhiming raised the price again, so Boss Li was even more polite to Zhiming.

Some people didn't know about this, so they asked Boss Li, who told everyone about what happened at that time. When they heard that they had worked on credit, Zhiming raised the price by 10% after they came back, everyone was a little moved. If the family didn't wait to use money, they could charge more than ten taels of silver on credit for a month. Even if they were loan sharks, it wouldn't be so fast, right?

"Oh, since that's the case, we will give you all the sticks to credit at that time. It's okay to pay when you sell them out. We are not in a hurry to use the money. We are all from the villagers, so this is nothing." The person next to us also said.

"Everyone, this matter needs to be discussed carefully. I have just started to trade this knives. There are too few customers and really can't ask for too many goods. Let's talk about it in autumn. If the merchants want more, I will collect more. At that time, I will definitely pay close attention to the collection in our village. Is this possible?" Zhiming was also a little embarrassed. There are about 100 households in the village. If we count them in total, there will be five or six thousand kilograms of knives to be taken out? His current path is impossible to sell so many knives at all, and this matter is really difficult to deal with.

Zhixin made a smooth move, "Okay, this is the New Year, let's not talk about those, come and drink. Today we'll have a good meal, let's talk about the rest." As he said that, he filled everyone with wine.

Everyone also understood it in their hearts, so they had a small plan in their hearts, but they did not show it on their faces. "Yes, today is Zhixin and Zhiming brothers treating each other to drink. Let's not talk about anything else, just drinking." Everyone picked up their glasses and toasted Zhixin and Zhiming together.

The meal was quite long, and the men kept drinking, and gradually some people drank too much. At the end of the morning, Village Chief Zhou saw that everyone in the house was drinking and left with everyone.

The Xu family also had to go back to the town. The old man and Zhixin brother drank a little too much. Finally, Wenhan and Wencheng brother drove the car, and everyone returned to the town. When they arrived at home, it was already Shen Shizhong, so Chen asked everyone to rest and the servants at home could make some food by themselves.

When Jinghan's sisters returned to the backyard, they had nothing to do when they were idle, Jinghan ran to the study to find a book to read. At this time, it gradually became a little darker outside, and the windows of the house were covered with paper, which was not transparent, so the room became even darker.

"Jinghan, why are you still reading books at this time? Don't you have any eyes?" Wenhan pushed the door and blamed him when he saw Jinghan reading books.

"Brother, I'm just feeling idle and uncomfortable. I won't read it anymore. I'll take it back to the house to read it later." Jinghan smiled and closed the book.

Wen Han came to Jinghan and reached out to touch Jinghan's head, "You, you're so idle. Take advantage of these days to have a good rest. Wait for the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and there are still many things to be done. Our grandpa is going to celebrate his 60th birthday this year, and the restaurant you booked is about to open. That day, I heard from my grandmother that you will get engaged to Zixuan in February. These things are not enough for you? How many days can you rest well? Did you hear it?" Wen Han felt a little sorry for Jinghan. Wen Han was going to study in the county, but his family didn't care about it. Jingya got married again. Now Jinghan and Jingwan can take over the family affairs. But Jingwan's house is okay, but they can't keep up with Jinghan's money.

"I am an adult studying in the county and can't get involved in the family affairs. I have to make a lot of things happen, which is really difficult for you. Jinghan, you don't have to just think about making money and think about yourself more. It's already very good that the family can be like this. As long as you can maintain the status quo. I'm afraid you're too tired. After all, it's too useless for me to worry about everything." Wenhan was a little depressed.

Jinghan burst out laughing, "Brother, don't do this. You are a serious matter in school. I don't expect anything else now, just hope you can get into a juren or something. By then, our family will be really proud. It would be even better if you can get into a Jinshi and become an official. My sisters will have a backer in the future. Brother, don't think about anything, just study hard and you will become. I have these things at home. You don't know what kind of thing I am? When did you see me and say I'm tired?"

Wen Han sighed, no longer saying anything, but just reached out and patted Jinghan on the shoulder.

Jinghan picked up the book he had just read, "Brother, I'm back in the room. If you read, just click two more candles and don't ruin your eyes. The most important thing for scholars is their eyes." Jinghan gave it in a worry and then went out.

I returned to the backyard with the book, and I saw Jingwan and Jingxian were also idle and had nothing to do, and were playing with the rope. Jinghan lit a candle, then held the book and read it for a while. He felt sleepy, so he went up and put the quilt in the quilt and went to sleep. "Jingwan, Jingxian, you guys should go to bed too, it's getting late."

Jingwan and Jingxian also took off their clothes on the kang, blew out the candle, got into the quilt, chatted for a while, and then there was no movement.

On the tenth day of the lunar month, Zhixin brought his wife and children to the Lin family and got together with the Lin family. Of course, Zixuan took the time to stay alone with Jinghan for a while and asked Jinghan about the engagement. Jinghan had no objection to this, so it would be better to settle it early. Zixuan is an excellent boy, and maybe many people are thinking about it, and everyone feels at ease after he settles. Jinghan, however, heard from Wenhan that in the county school, many teachers have been optimistic about Zixuan.

When Zixuan heard that Jinghan had no objection to the engagement, he almost jumped up happily. Waiting for the engagement, the two of them were serious unmarried couples, and they could get along with each other openly and not be afraid of others misunderstandings.

Time flies very quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was already the 20th day of the first lunar month. Zhixiang and Wanting came back from the county and had no intention of leaving. The old man was very strange. Logically speaking, Zhixiang should have gone back long ago at this time. What's going on? So the old man asked Zhixiang.

"Dad, you forgot. This year is your 60th birthday. I have already claimed leave with the county magistrate and will go back after you finish your birthday. My brother said that I will do it for you well." Zhixiang explained to the old man.

The old man slapped his head, "This person is really not good at using his brain when he is old, and he can even forget his birthday. Why isn't he sixty? Time is not forgiving people, I'm already sixty. OK, it's okay to do it. Anyway, our family doesn't lack this little money now, just everyone is lively and lively. Isn't he only sixty in his life?" The old man was very open-minded. Since his sons all had this idea, he would follow everyone's wishes. This is a happy event.

The old man’s birthday is the 25th day of the first lunar month. In a few days, the Xu family began to prepare for the birthday. They had to prepare banquets, steam longevity peaches, and notify their relatives and friends to have a lot of things. The Xu family has been busy in and out these days. Fortunately, after the 20th day of the first lunar month, all the transactions in the town started to open. Some things that were not purchased before the New Year were quickly bought. In addition, they rented them back in a special place.

On the 25th day of the first lunar month, many people came to the Xu family, including villages and neighbors in the town. Ye San's brothers also came, as well as some relatives from the Yue family, and even the Lu family in the county town. Now, the courtyard of the Xu family became lively. Everyone was talking and laughing, and they celebrated their birthday first.

Today, Xu Chengkuan was wearing a new dress, which Huixin had been rushing to make before the New Year. She hadn't brought it over and was waiting for her birthday to wear it. The old lady was wearing a new dress, accompanying the old man. The two of them sat in the living room, talking to the person who came with a smile.

The Zhixin brothers were entertaining guests outside, and the four of them were wearing new clothes, standing in the yard, talking to the people who came to pay their birthday.

Sister-in-law Xue and all the maids and mothers in the family are busy in the kitchen. It is difficult for the chef to be invited in the first month of the year, and the chef cannot be used in the yard, so they can only cook in the kitchen and the backyard. Fortunately, Zhu is a good chef himself, and Xue is also a good cook, so this banquet is of course difficult for them. There are also many wives coming to help nearby, which is not too busy.

Jinghan and the others were not idle either, they were all helping in the kitchen. Even if they were holding a plate and a bowl, someone would have to do it?
Chapter completed!