The Lucky Farmgirl has a Pocket Dimension - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Making a Decision

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When Zhao Dong was collecting soybeans at the entrance, many villagers surrounded him.

He watched as the villagers selling tofu came happily with soybeans and took the tofu away happily.

After calculating in their hearts, they realized that they could actually earn 20 copper coins just by collecting beans and selling tofu!

How many people would not be tempted by such a high profit?

Although they couldn’t go to a nearby village, they could go somewhere further away. They could sell it once a day, and they would earn a lot.

As a result, someone who was tempted found Zhao Dong.

“Brother Dong, I see that your family has people helping to make tofu now. Why don’t you make more? I’m willing to go to a village further away to sell it.”

Hearing this, Zhao Dong kindly reminded him, “Then you have to think carefully. It will take a lot of time to go back and forth from afar. It might not be worth it.”

That person seemed to have made up his mind. He waved his hand and said, “It’s alright. Anyway, it’s not the busy farming season now. Working as a short-term worker is the same as doing this. I think that if you give me 15 kilograms of tofu at a time, I’ll only sell it once a day. What do you think?”

“As long as you’re willing!” Zhao Dong nodded. “How about this? I’ll give you 20 catties to test the water tomorrow. After all, the journey is long and the weather is hot. I’m afraid the tofu won’t be easy to preserve.”

That person thought about it and agreed. He reported the village he was going to and decided to come tomorrow morning.

After someone started, two more villagers came to register.

Soon, three more people were added to their tofu partners.

After sending the villagers away, Zhao Dong and his two brothers worked together to carry the purchased food to the west room to store it.

It was a hot day. After working for so long, everyone was tired and thirsty, but looking at the considerable income, their faces were filled with smiles.

Sun Youli and Sun Youcai wiped their sweat and picked up the water ladle, preparing to drink the water from the well.

Sun Mei had just come out of the kitchen with cold water when she saw this scene. She hurriedly stopped them. “Second Brother, Third Brother, don’t drink the well water. I have water here.”

Sun Youli waved his hand nonchalantly. “You guys can drink the water. I’ll just drink the well water. The well water will be cool to quench our thirst.”

Zhao Dong actually wanted to drink well water. After all, it was a hot day. How comfortable would it be to drink cold well water? However, for the sake of his health, he endured it.

In ancient times, although water was not polluted by industry, there would still be a lot of bacteria in the water.

Hence, he also advised, “Second Brother, Sun Mei boiled the cold water early in the morning. It’s cold after a day. Don’t drink well water to avoid diarrhea.”

Sun Youli had already taken two sips. Seeing that the two of them were persuading him, he put it down. “Alright, alright, I won’t drink anymore.”

A few children hurriedly went forward to give water to the adults.

After working for a long time, everyone drank their water and sat under the big tree in the courtyard. They chatted and rested.

Just as everyone was talking and laughing, Sun Kang and Zhao Guifen suddenly came.

Sun Mei and Zhao Dong hurriedly welcomed them. “Father, Mother, why are you here? Hurry up and sit in the room.”

Zhao Guifen looked at the courtyard and smiled. “I came to see how you guys are doing.”

At this moment, Sun Youli was extremely excited and said, “Mother, you don’t know, but many people came to buy tofu. Look at these empty tofu baskets. We made them and just sold them. We even bought a lot of soybeans.”

The two daughters-in-law and a few little radish heads also squeezed over and chattered endlessly.

One said how troublesome it was to make tofu, one talked about how Sun Mei taught them, and one said how delicious soy milk was.

For a moment, it was very lively.

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After Sun Mei and Zhao Dong welcomed the two elders into the courtyard with a smile, Sun Kang pulled Zhao Dong to the central room and announced his decision.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Dong was shocked. “Father, you’re saying that you want to teach Tongtong medicine!”

Seeing Zhao Dong’s expression, Sun Kang thought that Zhao Dong was unwilling. He immediately said, “I know your concerns. I can understand if you don’t agree. After all, Tongtong is a girl…”

After the family left in the morning, he had been struggling in his heart.

Then, in the afternoon, he dozed off under the tree. A dream made him finally make this decision.

Hence, he did not stop and dragged Madam Zhao here.

Knowing that his father-in-law had misunderstood him, Zhao Dong hurriedly explained, “Father, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t disagree. I was just too shocked.”

He could not be blamed for being surprised. Even though he did not understand the ancient times, he knew that the ancients placed great importance on the inheritance of skills. They were usually passed down to men and not women. This was especially common.

How could he not be surprised that his father-in-law wanted Zhao Zhitong instead of teaching his grandchildren?

Sun Kang was stunned for a moment before he heaved a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, “I’ve also thought about it carefully. The girl is too talented in medicine. It’s a pity to lose her. However, I won’t blame you if you don’t want to. After all, no parent is willing to let a girl at home go out in the future.”

These thoughts were not wrong in ancient times, but Zhao Dong was a modern person with new ideas. Moreover, he had never felt that it was not good for children to have another skill, especially girls.

He hoped that his Tongtong would be able to live well on her own in the future and not have to rely on men to live.

Hence, he smiled and said, “Father, it’s Tongtong’s blessing that you’re willing to teach her. As long as she’s willing to learn, Sun Mei and I won’t object.”

Sun Kang’s eyes moved slightly, and then he laughed heartily. The stone in his heart fell with a thud.

He happily went out and told everyone about his decision.

Everyone was stunned when they heard that.

Immediately after, they were filled with approval, especially Sun Youli, Sun Youcai, and the other children.

They were overjoyed. They finally didn’t have to be forced by their father anymore!

At this time, Zhao Guifen looked at the sky and asked Sun Mei, “Is Tongtong coming back?”

Sun Mei nodded. “Yes, she should be leaving school soon. I’ll go fetch her.”

As he spoke, she stood up and prepared to leave.

At that moment, Sun Daji and the other kids ran over to stop Sun Mei. They took the initiative to take on the task of picking up Zhao Zhitong. “Auntie, just rest. Let us pick up our little cousin.”

Sun Mei asked. “Can you guys do it?”

Sun Daji patted his chest and promised, “Auntie, don’t worry. We’re very familiar with the way to the school.”

Sun Daqing also patted his chest and promised, “We will definitely bring our little cousin back well.”

Sun Mei was amused and said, “Alright, I’ll leave it to you. Be careful on the way.”

“Don’t worry, Auntie!”

After getting permission, the little radish heads screamed and rushed out of the courtyard.

Before they left, Eldest Aunt and Second Aunt were still standing at the door, shouting at them not to run around on the road and go home after picking up their sister.

However, those little radish heads had long disappeared.

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