Chapter 31 Getting Fat
Fang Pingying heard everything they were talking about outside in the house, but she didn't come out to respond. She didn't want to quarrel with Zhou Yunmei.
However, she did feel that her father-in-law, Luo Dashan, though not fond of talking, was still a sensible person in his heart.
Just as he said, it's not feasible to always use money to maintain social relations in the village; it is most reasonable to exchange goods for goods.
For example, if someone gives you a few pounds of juzis from their own harvest today, when your family has some produce tomorrow, just give some back to return the favor. If you always use money to repay such kindness, and your home isn't wealthy, how much could you really afford to give?
Yet, Fang Pingying couldn't control Zhou Yunmei's business. If she stepped in, it would definitely lead to accusations from Zhou Yunmei. After all, she now held the reins over the money. Once Zhou Yunmei's income reduced, she certainly wouldn't be able to spend so recklessly.
That night, Fang Pingying thought about going to town to shop and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
Even though she kept telling herself that it wasn't a big deal, that she hadn't spent much money, and even if she lost out, it would only be a small amount, she couldn't stop worrying about the possibility that things might not go as smoothly as she imagined, wasting the money she had spent on the goods.
Seeing her tossing and turning in bed, Luo Zhiyong guessed that she was restless over the business matter and said with a frown, "If you're already this restless now, what will you do if you really make a loss in the future? You might as well quit the business and rest easy at home."
Now, Fang Pingying simply couldn't stand hearing the word "loss". She quickly reached out to cover Luo Zhiyong's mouth, "Hurry up and spit to take it back, you harbinger of doom."
"Look at this superstitious little thing," Luo Zhiyong pulled her hand away and gave her a slight smile.
After a while, he spoke again, "Otherwise, just quit the business. I'll try to spend even less in the future."
