Chapter 741 - 740: Ambition
Jindou had some hesitation, "To get Yellow Pine Mushrooms is a matter of luck, moreover, when my aunt initially signed the contract with Boss Zhang, it was to provide three jin of Yellow Pine Mushrooms to Boss Zhang per year, which is why he signed the contract with us. Now that aunt has moved to the city, we still don’t know where to get those annual three jin of mushrooms..."
Jinhoo’s expression darkened, "What big brother is saying makes no sense. Let’s not even talk about whether I have the luck to find those mushrooms; even if I do, how much can I really get? Not to mention our mother and aunt, what about uncle father? Have you forgotten, if it wasn’t for the medicine uncle father begged for, our father would still be lying in bed. Would we have the good days we’re having now? What did we say when we thanked him? Has it only been a few days and you’ve already forgotten?"
"If a man is so ungrateful, who would dare do business with our family? I know you’re worried, big brother, but even if Boss Zhang doesn’t take our mountain produce this year, does that mean there are no other buyers? Not to mention Boss Zhang was introduced by our aunt!"
Jindou’s face turned red, "It’s not that I’m unwilling, I’m just worried—"
Jinhoo sneered, "I know what you’re worried about now. Is it because you see uncle three and uncle four’s families living a more prosperous life these days, and you’re feeling anxious? Big brother, you haven’t thought it through. What’s our family’s current well-being attributed to? As long as we do our mountain goods business well, our whole family won’t have to worry for a lifetime! All the rest, those are just minor benefits."
"Could aunt three and aunt four really support the family with just embroidery and hunting? Haven’t you thought about it, how old are we, and how old are uncle three’s kin, Jinpan and the others? If we can help the family do business now, we’ll get a larger share of the profits. Jinpan and the others are young, they need to study now, which is the most expensive period, and uncle three has always been loose with money. Have you forgotten how much it cost for uncle two to study? Aunt three hasn’t embroidered for years, and she’s only started again because she foresees the high expenses in the future."
"As men, we must stand strong and support our family! Letting the women of the house worry about the livelihood, that’s not what a man should do. When we get married, are we supposed to marry embroideresses and hunters? A grown man who can’t even support his own wife and kids might as well not bring misfortune upon an innocent girl!"
At these words, Jindou was rendered speechless.
It was Wang Yongfu who broke the tension, "I think what Jindou is saying makes sense! A man has to support a family. Although our lives look tough now, it’s much better than before! Besides, you’re both almost adults and can help earn money for the family. Uncle three’s siblings still have their spending years ahead! If we get through these next few years, our family’s life will certainly become more prosperous!"