[Red Mansion] Hairpins fly when they are

The next morning, Jia Yucun went out after breakfast, while Baochai led two girls to make new bellybands and new clothes for the New Year.

Just after making a cup of tea, the money shopkeeper in the shop begged to see him. He was here to give away silver. As soon as Baochai's batch of bracelets went on the market, they were all snatched up.

Whether you have money or not, you have to celebrate the New Year. The auspicious and festive red rope caters to people's preferences. The gold and silver beads on it are all genuine. Even the jade quality of the safety buckle can stand the test. like?

The shopkeeper Qian handed over a stack of banknotes, in addition to the principal paid by Jia Yucun, she could also make a net profit of more than 1000 taels. Holding the fragrant banknotes, Baochai felt that this business was really easy to do.

After rewarding the money shopkeeper with a purse and sending him away, Baochai put the silver bill into her money box, feeling extremely satisfied.

The three continued to do needlework, and Fan Jiaoxing came over suddenly.

"What is my sister doing?" Fan Jiaoxing asked as soon as she entered the door.

"Sister is here." Baochai got up to meet her, and ordered the girl to serve tea, "Make two small clothes."

"Coincidentally, I was also doing needlework. It was too boring to be alone in the room, so I came to find my sister." Fan Jiaoxing said while staring at Baochai's slightly bulging belly for several times, and then Sit down on the couch.

The apron had already been cut to size, and the embroidery on it was only a half-finished. Fan Jiaoxing didn't ask any questions, but just picked it up and looked at it. When she spread it out in her hand, she deeply felt the gap between the two.

Fan Jiaoxing is very thin, with a flat chest, and the bellyband she wears can be said to be the most economical in fabric.Baochai is completely opposite to her. Because of her big breasts, more fabrics are needed.

Fan Jiaoxing was very upset, she casually put it aside, and waved to Qiuyue who followed her, Qiuyue hurried forward and handed over the sewing basket she was carrying.

Fan Jiaoxing took it, and showed Baochai a dark blue satin gown in the basket, and said with a smile: "This is for my brother, what do you think?"

"It's pretty." Baochai only glanced at it, then nodded and praised.

Fan Jiaoxing smiled, picked up the needle and began to work, Baochai saw her like this, so she also picked up her bellyband and started to embroider.

Fan Jiaoxing didn't come to the West Chamber very often, unless something happened, Baochai made up her mind that if she didn't talk, then she wouldn't talk too much, and just work quietly like this.

After a while, Fan Jiaoxing stopped the sewing in her hand, and asked in a nonchalant manner, "What was Shopkeeper Qian doing when he came in?"

Originally, he wanted to inquire about this, but Baochai knew it in his heart, and he didn't intend to tell the truth, so he replied casually: "The few small things I made last month were sold, and he came to settle the money with me during the year."

Fan Jiaoxing listened carefully, waited and waited, but Baochai was never seen, and then continued, such as how many taels were sold.

She couldn't help feeling angry, what a stingy person, he didn't want to share her money, what was he doing hiding like this!

Dissatisfied with looking at Baochai several times, Fan Jiaoxing thought sourly, her sister is not only beautiful, but also has another baby in her stomach, whether it is a boy or a girl, she will be the family's sweetheart when she is born.

Even in her natal family, the younger sister is better.

Although Xue's family is down and out, at least they still have the ability to run a business, so Xue Pan must be able to take care of that shop with ease.Unlike her younger brother, a country mud leg, where can he do business?In the end, I still have to ask the master to find a reliable shopkeeper.

Speaking of the master, I couldn't help thinking that Jia Yucun had to insist on finding out Fan Dingzhu's identity before he would help plan the next thing.

Fan Jiaoxing sighed in her heart, feeling that ever since the master resigned from office, she had been in trouble everywhere, especially after Baochai entered the door, her status plummeted, guarding the name of a stepmother for nothing, and she could not be favored at all. Can't get it.

"My younger sister is too careful, we are all one family, what are you afraid of if you talk about it?" Fan Jiaoxing's tone was sour, "My younger sister is capable, she can earn a lot of money with just a flick of her finger, unlike me, alas. "

After finishing speaking, Fan Jiaoxing's temper rose, she sat down impatiently, stood up slowly, and threw the unfinished robe into the sewing basket: "Qiuyue, let's go."

Even though Baochai knew that Fan Jiaoxing's temperament was not very good and uncertain, she did not expect her face to change so quickly.

Baochai had no choice but to stand up after him, and stayed with her in a nice way: "Sister, please sit down for a while? You haven't had a few sips of tea yet."

Baochai's attitude was very good, and Fan Jiaoxing's face softened, she just said to leave but didn't leave, as if she didn't mean what she said.

Fan Jiaoxing smiled at Baochai, as if the black-faced person just now was not her: "Sister, don't worry, you are heavy, take a rest after sewing for a while, I don't want to disturb you for too long, come back next time .”

Baochai had no choice but to personally escort her to the door and watch her enter the east chamber before turning back.

While tidying up the teacups, Ying'er asked Baochai softly, "Girl, Madam Fan just wanted to know how much money you've earned?"

"Yeah." Baochai nodded, sat back on the couch and watched Yinger pack up her things, and told her, "Don't talk about it outside, as long as we know what's in our hearts."

As her personal maid, Ying'er is the one who knows best how much money Baochai has, and immediately patted her chest when she heard this, "Don't worry, girl, I won't tell."

Baochai would rather endure Fan Jiaoxing's sour words than cover her own money bag tightly. The saying that money is not revealed is very reasonable and can avoid many disputes.

Fan Jiaoxing was sensitive and suspicious, she got angry with Baochai, and when she returned to the east chamber, she was unhappy until the afternoon when Fan Dingzhu came again.

Fan Dingzhu came alone this time, wearing a new padded jacket bought from a clothing store, he looked much more energetic.

As soon as he saw Fan Jiaoxing, he smiled and saluted: "Eldest sister."

"Don't be so polite." Fan Jiaoxing helped him up with her own hands, "Why didn't my siblings follow?"

"She is doing needlework at home. My eldest sister gave me so many good materials, so I have to make them before the end of the year." Fan Dingzhu scratched his head, looking very embarrassed.

After sitting down, Fan Dingzhu took out a big half-worn purse, bulging, and handed it to Fan Jiaoxing.Fan Jiaoxing took it, opened it, and found that there were 25 taels of silver inside.

She re-tied her purse, put it on the table, invited her younger brother to drink tea and snacks, and asked him softly, "Why are you here today? What a coincidence, the master is not at home."

"I'll come and see my eldest sister and tell her that my brother-in-law has rented a small clean yard, and I've already moved in. I have daily necessities, rice, oil, salt and charcoal. I also bought a lot of meat and vegetables, and I also left two taels of silver for my household. I was afraid that my eldest sister would be worried, so I came here to say something."

"My brother-in-law has cost me money, and I feel very sorry. Although the weather is getting colder and colder, there are still jobs to be found on the pier. Brother-in-law...isn't angry with you?"

Fan Dingzhu's face showed some uneasiness and fear. Fan Jiaoxing was so distressed when she saw it, she comforted him and said: "He is your brother-in-law, and this is what he should do. You can live in peace and wait for about half a year. , the master is not so busy, and I will buy you a house and open a shop, so you don't have to worry about future things."

Fan Jiaoxing didn't want to say in front of her younger brother that the master couldn't trust him for the time being, so as not to upset his younger brother's heart, she just made up an excuse: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and it is inconvenient to do things at this time. Not free yet."

"Brother-in-law is a busy person, and I understand that I am causing you trouble." Fan Dingzhu said emotionally, "Of the 25 taels, 20 taels were given by the old lady, and the other five taels were given by my brother-in-law. I hold them in my hand." It's useless, my eldest sister will keep it for me."

Fan Jiaoxing was very surprised: "Give it to me? I was just thinking, why do you take out your wallet as soon as we meet?"

"Yeah." Fan Dingzhu nodded, blushing and shyly said, "I've never seen so much silver since I was a child, and I can't sleep at night if I keep it by my side. You should keep it, big sister, and buy whatever you want. Take it from here."

After hearing this, Fan Jiaoxing felt very at ease physically and mentally. It was her younger brother who cared for her, knowing that she loved her eldest sister, so she hurriedly sent over some money.

Fan Jiaoxing put away the purse, smiled and said: "What you said is also reasonable, I will put it away for you first. I have it myself, so where can I spend your money on what I want to buy?"

"Mine belongs to the elder sister, so don't let the elder sister have strangers with me. When I make money in the future, I will give it to the elder sister."

Fan Dingzhu's words were sincere, and Fan Jiaoxing felt that this younger brother was a good one, so she didn't recognize him in vain.

After sitting for a while, Fan Dingzhu raised his eyebrows: "The place where I live has been cleaned up. If the eldest sister is free, someday, come and have a look? Your younger siblings have never seen the world, and I dare not take care of them because they are afraid of meeting strangers. She's going out, it would be great if the elder sister would go and sit down for a while."

Fan Jiaoxing also wanted to see where her younger brother lived, plus Baochai used to always go out, although she was often dissatisfied with her mouth, she was actually envious in her heart.

"I'll see if I'm free someday."

After getting Fan Jiaoxing's approval letter, Fan Dingzhu got up to leave: "I came here in a hurry and didn't prepare any ceremony, so I won't go in to see the old lady, right?"

He asked anxiously, just in line with Fan Jiaoxing's wishes.The master and the old lady still don't recognize her as a younger brother, and they are just making fun of themselves when they go in.

Fan Jiaoxing smiled: "The old lady is still on her lunch break at this hour, so she won't bother you. If you are missing something, just come and ask for it from the senior management, he dare not refuse to give it."

After sending her younger brother away, Fan Jiaoxing looked at the newly obtained 25 taels of silver and smiled like a mouse stealing oil, she was extremely happy.

In the evening, Fan Jiaoxing and Baochai were both in the main courtyard, paying their respects to the old lady.

As usual, the old lady first asked about Baochai's belly. Fan Jiaoxing was in a good mood, and Baochai was pleasing to the eye, and then she said a few words of concern: "My sister's belly is getting bigger and bigger. I usually do less work. The money is to earn money." There is no end, but the body is important. Not only me and the old lady are looking forward to it, although the master is outside, he is always thinking about you. There is no shortage of money at home, as long as you take good care of your baby, it is not much better than earning money ?”

This was the first time Fan Jiaoxing cared so much about Baochai in front of people, the old lady was very pleased: "That's right, Jiao Xing is right."

"Thank you sister, I will remember." Baochai smiled at them.

For Fan Jiaoxing, Baochai regards her as a half-boss in his heart, neither intentionally getting close to her, nor intentionally ignoring her, respecting her without flattering her.

If she cares about herself, then thank you with a smile. If she speaks bitterly, just ignore her, everything is for harmony.