Chapter 323 The Worrisome Life
Ever since Lady Lin returned, the children of the main house became more reserved, not daring to show off in front of Old Granny Zhang; as a result, Jinpan began to stand out.
Jinpan had always been clever, but in the past he was restrained by Lady Jiang, and being young, he often had his older brothers blocking his way in many matters.
Now, neither Jindou, Jinhu, nor Jinguan dared to approach Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu; instead, Jinpan, Jinhua, and Jinshao managed to frequently show their faces before Old Granny Zhang.
Though Jinpan seldom spoke on ordinary days, after a few occasions he drew a conclusion that to make the grandmother happy and comfortable, he must bring up the good deeds of his old aunt.
Therefore, from then on, praising the old aunt became his daily mission.
After he began to lavish praise on his old aunt, not only did Jinpan win the favor of Old Granny Zhang, but the status of the third branch of the family also rose significantly, and Lady Jiang’s confidence likewise grew substantially.
Because Wang Yongzhu had privately asked her to help with the design of dyeing valves for the dye house and promised her a commission, with fifty wen for each bolt she drew, and a share of the profits after the dye house settled accounts with Wang Yongzhu at the end of the year.
As a result, Lady Jiang was fully motivated now, the worry that once furrowed her brow had somewhat dissipated.
Indeed, after listening to Jinpan’s flattering words, Old Granny Zhang’s expression softened somewhat, "Don’t I know that? I’m just worried. Boss Zhang only gave one hundred taels of silver, and with people coming by daily, I fear there might not be enough to go round. Isn’t it better to save where we can, to stretch it out for a few more days?"