Lu Jueyu’s words struck a chord in Li Chenmo’s heart, and he was stunned for a long time. When he came back to her senses, he nodded and said, "Alright, I will listen to my wife."
Thanks to his wife’s words, a weight seemed to lift from his heart, and he smiled more freely than ever.
Unbeknownst to them, a black mist seeped out from Li Chenmo’s body, turning into countless golden particles that were absorbed by both of them.
Simultaneously, a snow white jade box appeared in the space’s store. Its golden glow faded after being absorbed by the box and revealed a simple wooden exterior. The box’s true value remained hidden, waiting to be discovered.
At the same time, in the black market, Li Lingyun and Dong Li were walking around with their faces covered with scarves.
Every time he came to check on his stores, Li Lingyun would bring his nephew and teach him how to do business. At first, Dong Li was surprised when he realized that his second uncle was the owner of the biggest meat store in the capital’s black market.
But after following him a few times, Dong Li learned that his second uncle not only had stores in the capital but also in other cities and towns. He even had a total of 11 pig farms located all over the country.
When they finished another important negotiation with big customers, Dong Li glanced at his second uncle and finally understood how he could afford the 18,888 yuan bride price to marry his second aunt. His net worth must be close to millions, if not tens of millions.
Thinking about the meager several hundred yuan he owned, Dong Li felt ashamed. He thought he had a lot of money, but compared to his second uncle, he was like a speck of dust.
Noticing his nephew’s low mood, Li Lingyun smiled but said nothing. A good seedling must be trained from a young age. This way, when he grows up, he would be able to hold the sky for his younger siblings.
When the sun started to rise over the horizon, Li Lingyun patted his nephew’s back and said, "Let’s go back."
Dong Li nodded but walked in a daze. His mind was filled with countless ideas on how to earn money. Since he couldn’t open a pig farm like his second uncle, he would start with smaller things first.
He learned how to cook, brew wine, and make cream, soap, and ointments from his mother. When he returned to the village, he would go to the mountains to forage for ingredients and try to make some wine. If he could sell the wine in the black market, he could save more money to try something bigger next time.
After making up his mind, a smile finally appeared on his face. When they returned to the rented house, they saw smoke coming from the chimney, accompanied by the fragrance of steamed buns.
Not long after, Lu Jueyu came out holding a basket of freshly baked scallion pancakes and a basket of steamed buns. When she saw them, she smiled and said, "Second brother, Xiao Li, you are back just in time. Let’s have breakfast together."
"Okay, Mother," Dong Li nodded as he went to wash the mud from his feet.
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