A Small Farmer Girl 's Story of Making a Fortune by Farming

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　　On the sixth day of the first lunar month, gongs and drums were beating and firecrackers were blasting.

　　A sedan chair tied with red silk stopped in front of the Shen family’s door.

　　In the past few years, every household has followed the Shen family in growing vegetables and saved a lot of money. Therefore, when Shen Hongmei got married, almost every family gave her a gift.

　　After the gift was given, it was natural to invite people to sit down for dinner. But there was only room for three tables in the main hall, and all of them were occupied by the elders of the village.

　　Each of the three sons had a table set up in their rooms, where the families of the Shen family's daughters-in-law sat. The rest were arranged to sit in the courtyard.

　　The weather in the first month of the lunar year was extremely cold. When one spoke, white air came out of one's mouth. Fortunately, the people at the banquet were very enthusiastic, talking and laughing, making the atmosphere very lively.

　　From the main hall to the outer courtyard, Lu Tianming, dressed in wedding clothes, was toasting at each table. Shen Yao took a bowl of rice from the kitchen and picked out some dishes that had been set aside and sent them to Shen Hongmei's room.

　　He sat by the bed, holding Shen Hongmei's hand, her eyes red.

　　"Sister, eat something first. I heard from my mother that after we go out, we may not be able to eat until night." Shen Yao handed over the food and sat down next to He.

　　Shen Hongmei took the bowl and ate in small bites, fearing that the lip balm on her lips would be smudged.
Shen Yao, who was standing aside, also looked at his cousin carefully.

　　With a small face, thin eyebrows, and a pair of peach blossom eyes that are slightly raised, she looks charming. The timid little girl has grown up to be so beautiful.

　　"Why are you looking at me?"

　　Shen Yao was startled, then smiled slightly and said, "Big sister is pretty."

　　Being praised by her sister, Shen Hongmei paused holding the chopsticks, blushing and pouting: "How can it be beautiful?"

　　"Everywhere is beautiful. If you don't believe me, ask my aunt."

　　He only heard the two sisters talking. As for what they said, she didn't hear a word. All she thought about was whether her daughter would be loved by her husband after she got married in town and whether her parents-in-law would get along well with her.

　　The two sisters were still arguing when Mrs. Wu pushed open the door and came in, handing them a red envelope: "Here are ten taels of silver. Keep it for your bottom. Don't give it to your parents-in-law or your husband. The town is different from the village. You have to buy everything for food, clothing, and daily necessities. You should keep some money for yourself."

　　"Grandma, I don't want this money. You can keep it for the family. Last night, my second aunt and third aunt each gave me two taels, and my mother also gave me some. I have money to use." Shen Hongmei put her hands behind her back, her nose sore.

　　Without giving Shen Hongmei any chance to refuse, Wu Pozi placed the red envelope on the bed and said, "They are them, and I am me. Although I am partial to the younger ones, you are also the granddaughter of my old Shen family. When my granddaughter gets married, it is my duty as a grandmother to give her some of the money I have left in my pocket."

　　Shen Hongmei pursed her lips to prevent herself from crying.

　　She knew that her grandmother favored boys over girls. When she was a child, she was not liked by her grandmother. Later, when Yaoyao was born, her grandmother treated Yaoyao as her own sweetheart and became much more friendly to her.