Dressed as a young lady, she became rich by relying on Pinxixi

Chapter 21 Chinese New Year

In the twenty days since she's been here, she's told more lies than in the previous twenty years.

She thought that she couldn't just do reselling, but had to incorporate her new century insights into the ways of this era to change her life, so that everything she gained would be reasonable.

And enjoy it with peace of mind.

Xu Siyu is also a matter-of-fact person. Thinking about keeping warm, if there is no cotton, then he should make down!

"Mom, is there anyone in the village who raises ducks and geese?"

"Do you want duck or goose? On the 28th, ask your third brother to bring back some dishes from Xiang Man Lou. Replace the roast chicken dish."

The dishes bought from Xiang Man Lou were for the 29th ancestor worship, and they were all the flavors that Old Man Xu liked. Xu Siyu didn't want to grab them: "No, no, no, that's Dad's roast chicken, don't change it.

Xu Wang looked at Xu Siyu with satisfaction, "Your father is so unlucky that he didn't see such a filial daughter like us."

Roast chicken: ...

Filial piety is filial piety. Xu Wangshi’s definition of filial piety is different from others.

"Mother, I don't want to eat meat, I want duck and goose feathers to make clothes."

"Making clothes with duck feathers or goose feathers? Wouldn't that smell like shit?" Xu Wangshi was puzzled.

"Well, my master's wife once said that duck and goose down is very warm, and spraying it with herbal water can remove odors... We have that kind of herbal medicine on this side of the mountain where we live."

"Master's wife, Master's wife, please cover up the deodorant for Siyu!" Xu Siyu muttered in her heart.

She continued to explain to Xu Wangshi, "Just like leather, after tanning, the fishy smell can be removed. Animal hair can also be used."

"Oh." It was the first time that Xu Wangshi heard about using duck feathers to keep warm, and she didn't comment.

But no matter what, the girl needs some hair, right?

There are certain requirements for removing the hair. In fact, plucking the hair raw is the best, but Xu Siyu thinks it is cruel, so it is better to let them die quickly.

She only told Xu Wangshi about the wet and dry pulling methods, and Xu Wangshi immediately agreed to her, "Tomorrow, I'll go around the village. There are always ducks and geese being slaughtered during the New Year and other festivals, so plucking some feathers is okay. There's also a pond at your third sister-in-law's family home. I'll ask her father to ask for it for my daughter..."

Well, although it sounds like the approach might not be right, Xu Siyu won't think about this problem for the time being.

Once she has made the inner liner, she can start reselling more things under this name.

It is not difficult to imagine that because Xu Siyu wanted down jackets, Xu Wangshi caused a stir in the village again.

The eldest sister-in-law, He Xiangmei, was the main person who plucked the feathers, and she was extremely angry about the trouble caused by her younger sister-in-law.

A few days ago, I thought Xu Siyu had gotten better, but now I feel like she has changed her way of making trouble.

Xu Siyu was "working hard" at Mr. Du's house, oblivious to what was happening outside.

Every day, the fur that Xu Wangshi "requested" would be placed in a winnowing basket to dry, and then used to make the inner lining when she was "empty".

On the 29th, visit the graves on the North Mountain.

A box of cakes made Xu Wangshi, who hadn't cried at the grave for many years, cry and nag at Old Man Xu's tombstone: "Our daughter has grown up and is filial to you. You must eat more."

Xu Siyu didn’t know whether Old Man Xu could eat all of it or how much he could eat.

Anyway, when they leave, they have to pack up the offerings and take them home.

The wine and meat are all saved first to prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner for the whole family and to show off the family’s appearance.

On the last two days of the year, private schools were closed and restaurant workers only worked half a day, but everyone was busy, well, busy preparing for the New Year.

Because Xiangmanlou was coming to collect the goods early the next morning, Xu Siyu asked Brother Xu San to transport the pastries she "made" in Mr. Du's kitchen back home after work.

The cart was moving between the fields, and Xu Siyu was walking in front slowly with a torch.

Xu Huaize looked at his sister, who had changed a lot recently, especially in her attitude towards her family, and asked, "Little sister, do you have a new idea for making money by selling duck feathers?"

Needless to say, the third brother is the smartest one in the family. He is already looking for business opportunities.

“Well, it’s still in the experimental stage.”

Hearing Xu Siyu's frank admission, Xu Huaize felt a little relieved.

Xu Wangshi asked him to convey a message to the Yue family, saying that all the duck and goose feathers of the Yue family should be left to the Xu family.

My father-in-law's house is ten miles away in the other direction of Yunyang Town. He doesn't have much land at home, so he raises fish and ducks in a small pond to supplement the family income.

He went there a few days ago.

The old man was puzzled that the Xu family wanted ducks and geese, but why did they want feathers? He asked if his mother was asking for meat. Also, he asked how much he wanted, and how much he wanted.

Xu Huaize was unsure, so he just said he wanted the hair and let his father-in-law keep it as he pleased.

Now that I know it's not a random affair, I'm very curious: "Are you planning to sell this to Xiang Man Lou as well?"

"No." Xu Siyu guessed that Xu Huaize wanted to interfere in her business, so she said no more.

In this family, the one who treated her best was Xu Wangshi, followed by her elder sister and elder brother. Xu Siyu said it well, and she meant it sincerely.

The second and third brothers also indulged her, but there were more complicated reasons.

Xu Siyu is a typical example of someone who only recognizes his relatives but not the truth.

Since the Xu family has split up, there are some things that cannot be shared casually.

"I'm ready for this. I'll ask mother for advice." Xu Wangshi was her original shareholder, and Xu Siyu felt that she should listen to her on how to arrange things for her brothers and sisters.

"Now only the pastries are worth showing off," Xu Siyu added.

"Then I'll build you a kitchen during the New Year renovations. I think Shopkeeper Yu will definitely order cakes from you, so it's not appropriate to keep borrowing Master Du's kitchen."

"Sure, there's also the toilet. I'll pay for it to be demolished and rebuilt."

Xu Huaize was also impressed by his sister. From the kitchen to the toilet, his toilet was indeed... hard to describe.

"Repair! But you don't have to pay for it, Third Brother will pay for it."

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On New Year's Eve, Xinshan Village broke away from its winter tranquility and the whole village was busy with work.

After delivering the goods to Xiangmanlou on time, Xu Siyu's biggest task today was to guard the kitchen to prevent her mother from affecting her sister-in-law's performance.

Ever since Xu Siyu took out her own flour and stored rice, she had eaten up the food that Xu Wangshi had prepared for two months.

Mrs. Xu Wang didn't scold her daughter, but put the pressure on He Xiangmei and Xu Nianyue who were cooking.

Two days ago, they started eating thin food again.

But today is New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve dinner is not just about eating, it is also a way to pray for a good harvest and abundance in the coming year...

Xu Wangshi did say they would eat dry rice tonight, but the only dishes they had were leftovers from the ancestral worship: a roast chicken, a plate of crispy pork, and a bowl of fried tofu balls...

Xu Siyu didn't think it would work.

He stepped on a stool, took down the hanging bacon, and threw it into the vegetable sink.

"The Zhang family's meat is still waiting for the New Year."

Xu Nianyue saw Xu Siyu raised an eyebrow at her, and immediately understood, and added water to brush the meat.

My aunt is right, we can’t celebrate the New Year with bad luck.

"Hey... stewed radish!" Xu Siyu ordered the recipe. The washed radish tasted like bacon and became soft and fragrant. The stiff old bacon was much more delicious.

"I understand, aunt." Xu Nianyue rubbed the meat in her hands skillfully and answered happily.

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