Chapter 203: My son-in-law really knows how to pamper people

On the way back.

Wang Yulan, sitting on the back seat of the bicycle, was initially silent, then suddenly burst into tears.

Lu Yuan also didn't know how to comfort her, so he could only ride the bicycle in silence.

"Brother Lu, what am I supposed to do now…"

Wang Yulan spoke with a sobbing voice, looking at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan didn't turn his head, merely saying:

"Don't worry, Sister Yulan, I'm your brother—I've already figured everything out for you."

"After I open my shop later, you'll come help your Sister Su, working alongside her."

"You also know how to use a sewing machine, right?"

Wang Yulan nodded through her tears and said:

"I will."

Before this, when Lu Yuan was teaching Chen Taohua, Wang Yulan was also watching from the side.

So even though Wang Yulan's home doesn't have a sewing machine, she still knows how to use one.

Of course, it's just the basics; for the harder stuff, let my wife teach you a bit.

Sister Yulan is also smart, not a foolish person.

Immediately, Lu Yuan then said:

"That's fine; after we go home today, you'll follow Sister Su and learn more."

"I'll give you fifteen dollars a month as wages."

"Then, when Sister Su's belly gets big and she can't work as much, even though her natal family will send people to help, you'll also lend a hand."

"I'll also give you five dollars a month as a stipend for your hard work."

"Also, when her natal family comes—specifically, my mother-in-law—there's nowhere for her to stay, so let her share a room with you, and I'll give you ten dollars a month for lodging."

After Lu Yuan finished, Wang Yulan was somewhat astonished—adding it all up, that's thirty dollars a month?

How could Wang Yulan not realize that Brother Lu is looking after her?

One thing after another.

Who needs that much money?!!

Instantly Wang Yulan cried again, this time moved to tears as she said:

"Brother, I don't need that much money—how could I possibly ask for so much…"

Before Wang Yulan could finish, Lu Yuan then said:

"Just listen to me, brother. Also, don't worry—we're quite handsome, and I'll definitely find you a good match in the future."

"I'll find you one this year, so little sister, don't worry—having me around means I'll take good care of you."

"You'll be happy from now on, but don't cry all the time—if you keep looking ugly from crying, no decent man will want you."

Wang Yulan is several years younger than Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan truly treats Wang Yulan like his own younger sister, doting on her.

Of course, it's that proper, legitimate younger-sister kind of relationship.

Wang Yulan, after sniffling for a moment, then nodded repeatedly and said earnestly:

"Mm~ I'll listen to you, brother—I won't cry anymore, for Pang Kaige isn't worth it."

Hearing Wang Yulan's words, Lu Yuan grinned and said:

"Exactly, not worth it~"

As for Sister Yulan's future, Lu Yuan truly has nothing to worry about.

Sister Yulan is good‑looking, though not as stunningly beautiful as my wife, she's still quite attractive.

Sister Yulan has only been married for a little over half a year and has no children—so why would it be hard to find her a match?

It's easy to find one.

Anyway, Lu Yuan's top priority in his heart is Kou Yang.

Although, there's also a bit of selfishness—he wants to hurry up and get Kou Yang a wife, otherwise why would he keep fussing over his own wife?

But Kou Yang is also genuinely a good man; after he marries, I don't know how he'll dote on his wife.

I just don't know what Kou Yang thinks—whether he's willing or not.

After all, even if Sister Yulan speaks beautifully, she's still indeed a remarried woman.

This Kou Yang is a grown young man; in this society, speaking frankly, it's a bit unfair to him.

This isn't Earth; in the Great Zhou Dynasty, finding a proper, unmarried young girl isn't that simple, is it?

So Lu Yuan doesn't insist either; let them give it a try first, and he'll help a little from the sidelines—if it really doesn't work out, they can talk again later.

Anyway, Lu Yuan has a system, so he's not afraid of finding a bad match for Sister Yulan.

After bringing Wang Yulan back, the people in the courtyard all gathered around, asking questions.

Once they learned that Wang Yulan and Pang Kaige had truly divorced, nobody said anything more.

They just cursed Pang Kaige a couple of times, then comforted Wang Yulan.

Lu Yuan then led Sister Yulan home.

At that moment, his wife was at home writing a letter.

Lu Yuan told his wife what he planned to do with Wang Yulan in the future.

Su Liyan's relationship with Wang Yulan is still very good.

Although… she feels that her husband giving Wang Yulan so much money is excessive.

That works out to thirty dollars a month.

But after thinking about it carefully, I haven't been pregnant all the time, and my mother hasn't always lived here.

Besides, Yulan Meizi is like this now, so Su Liyan didn't say anything either.

Anyway, I just listen to what the man says.

……

After a week, everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

The shop began renovation.

Liu Shoucai personally oversaw the guarding, and many people went.

Roughly estimated, it could be completely fixed in half a month.

As for the shop's name, Lu Yuan originally wanted to model it after an entrepreneur he greatly admired on Earth.

That is, he chose one character from his own name and one from his wife's name to use.

But...

Lu Yuan's "Yuan" and Su Liyan's "Liyan" combined really don't sound very good.

Yuanli, and it becomes "yuáli" (meaning "to leave").

Yuanyan... is also really not pleasant to hear.

Simply, I just went with Qiu Qiu.

After all, Qiu Qiu Village has many fox folk, and this is still quite famous in Huangcheng.

Paired with that mysterious simplified fox logo, it's actually quite complementary.

These days, my wife and Wang Yulan have made several pieces of clothing at home.

Anyway, from Lu Yuan's aesthetic point of view, they are all very nice-looking.

Moreover, these materials are all the best; after all, we can't just sell them at a high price but use extremely cheap materials.

Otherwise, let's not talk about whether the merchants are black-market or not.

After all, customers aren't fools; they might be tricked the first time, but not the second.

Lu Yuan's shop can't just be a one-time deal.

Besides the good materials, the decorations on the clothes are also very valuable.

For example, this pure white high-waisted dress.

Although the clothing has no embroidery or anything, just being simple cannot convey a high-end feel.

The collar button is a sapphire-blue gemstone with a silver setting, and this gemstone costs ten yuan.

Although this gemstone is only the size of a pinky finger, it is extremely the finishing touch.

This kind of eye-catching luxury does not overshadow the main.

Clothing of this style has never existed in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Lu Yuan believes his shop will still stir up a small trend.

At home, we also added two sewing machines; these two sewing machines will be placed in the shop later.

For now, they are placed at home.

Tao Huameizi originally also wanted to come, but after hearing that Wang Yulan was helping, she didn't say she would come.

Perhaps Tao Huameizi felt that this tailor shop couldn't support so many people.

So these days, Tao Huameizi just comes to play and help out.

Now Tao Huameizi's belly is also big, so she can't really do much.

Even if Gao Xushi is lazy, she'd feel bad letting Tao Huameizi do the laundry and cooking.

Anyway, the three of them are now very happy every day, gathering together to chat and laugh.

Lu Yuan is also pleased to see his wife having good friends, and they are happy like this every day.

Since she's pregnant, she naturally should be happy every day.

Nowadays, after Lu Yuan wakes up early and finishes his meal.

He then looks at Wang Yulan and Su Liyan and says:

"Brother, I'll go pick up our mother."

Yulan Meizi now eats breakfast, lunch, and dinner directly at Lu Yuan's home.

It's convenient to come to Lu Yuan's home to help cook.

And Su Liyan quickly pulled her man and said in a coquettish voice:

"Brother, it's only eight; my mother won't come that early. I told her to come at ten, so you don't need to go so early—it's still a bit chilly this morning~"

Seeing his wife's cute appearance, Lu Yuan laughed, pinched her cheek, and said:

"You really don't understand our mother at all—she might already be waiting there since after seven."

The people in my wife's family are all down-to-earth.

They definitely come early without watching the clock.

After saying that, Lu Yuan got dressed and then looked at Wang Yulan and said:

"Brother's off now; you stay home and take good care of your sister-in-law."

These days, Wang Yulan has long regarded Lu Yuan as her own brother and Su Liyan as her own sister-in-law.

Immediately, Wang Yulan pursed her lips and smiled, saying:

"Don't worry, brother~"

Got it.

Lu Yuan then rode his bicycle and went off.

As he passed by the courtyard, the aunties in the courtyard, upon seeing Lu Yuan, all shook their heads.

During this time, the folks in this courtyard—honestly, even dogs would shake their heads when they saw Lu Yuan.

You say you're not going to work, then that's that.

And you even ruined your wife's iron rice bowl.

Recently you even got two more sewing machines.

Lu Yuan now has nothing left to his name.

What was a perfectly good day has been ruined by Lu Yuan's showing off.

How much money can this tailoring shop possibly make?

The grain rationing will be over any moment now.

During this period, even if people had money, they couldn't spend it, so they saved quite a bit.

Waiting for the grain rationing to end.

Everyone is living the high life.

How about your family, Lu Yuan?

Everyone really doesn't get how usually smart Lu Yuan could mess up on this matter.

Su Liyan had just enjoyed a couple of good days, and now they're gone again.

Lu Yuan didn't care what the people in the courtyard thought; he rode his bike leisurely all the way to the East City Gate.

Upon arrival, he saw that his mother-in-law had already come and was waiting right at the gate.

As soon as Lu Yuan arrived, his mother-in-law immediately greeted him excitedly:

"Son-in-law~"

Lu Yuan, smiling, approached his mother-in-law and then said:

"Mom, you came way too early; wasn't ten o'clock supposed to be fine?"

While speaking, Lu Yuan placed the items his mother-in-law had brought onto the rear rack of his bicycle.

Su's mother, meanwhile, helped load the items onto the bike while saying:

"Oh, I had nothing to do at home, so I came early."

Afterward, Lu Yuan pushed his bicycle, bringing his mother-in-law toward home.

His mother-in-law, meanwhile, held onto the items on the bike's rear rack and asked curiously:

"Son-in-law, has Liyan gone to work? I arrived here this morning after seven, yet I haven't seen her."

"Isn't she working at the factory in front of Second Uncle's restaurant?"

Lu Yuan was taken aback, then turned to his mother-in-law and smiled:

"No, I don't let Liyan work at the threshing machine factory."

"Huh?"

Su's mother stared at Lu Yuan, astonished.

Lu Yuan, meanwhile, grinned and said:

"Liyan's pregnant, so going to the factory every day isn't good; therefore I opened a shop for her to make clothes."

"From now on, Liyan doesn't have to get up so early in the morning; she can get up whenever she wants, and even opening the shop at nine or ten in the morning is fine."

"And compared to the work at the factory, running her own shop is much more interesting."

Hearing Lu Yuan's words, Su's mother couldn't help but blink.

Although Su's mother didn't feel the same way as the people in the courtyard,

she still felt it was a bit of a pity.

After all, her daughter had recently been promoted to third‑rank forging worker; if she kept working at the factory, she could soon advance further.

By the time she's in her thirties, she'd be earning fifty or sixty dollars a month.

But Su's mother also knew that this son‑in‑law of hers was no ordinary rich man.

This little bit of money is really not something he would care for.

Moreover, this son‑in‑law is quite capable.

Look, her second and third sons have been placed in the city by her son‑in‑law—how impressive!

Especially her third son, who works at the Agriculture Bureau.

Given her son‑in‑law's abilities, getting her daughter into a factory would be no problem.

As for this son‑in‑law of hers……

Su's mother sighed and said:

"Son‑in‑law, don't spoil Liyan too much—how can you pamper a woman like that?"

"Working at the factory isn't tiring, and it's much easier than farming in the village."

"How can you just keep her from the factory because she's pregnant and even open a separate shop for her?"

"She's taking it easy—this isn't you wasting your money on a worthless son‑in‑law, is it?"

After saying that, Su's mother paused, then suddenly added:

"Son‑in‑law…… is it…… that my daughter kept begging you, and you had no choice, so you did this?"

Lu Yuan was startled, then quickly turned to Su's mother and said:

"Oh dear, Mom, that's really not the case—please don't blame Liyan; this was entirely my idea."

Good grief, this really needs to be cleared up.

Otherwise, after I take my mother‑in‑law home, she might very well make my wife kneel and even beat her with a stick.

My wife is pregnant now—she can't take that.

Immediately, Lu Yuan looked at Su's mother and explained:

「Mother-in-law, you also aren't unaware of your son-in-law's family background, your son-in-law has money, you know. 」

Originally, letting Liyan go to work was mainly just to get a craftsman's position.

You say, in this society, if you don't have something on you, you're bound to be bullied, right?

But now it's different; I've already been ennobled, and I no longer rely on being a craftsman.

「This matter really has nothing to do with Liyan; when the time comes, you must absolutely not blame Liyan. 」

After saying that, Lu Yuan again felt uneasy, and then he turned back to look seriously at his mother-in-law and said:

「Also, Mother, from now on you can't just think something and then blame Liyan, huh; if you have any matter, you should first tell me. 」

「You can't be like at home, where you say hit and hit, say kneel and kneel; that's absolutely not allowed. 」

Seeing Lu Yuan's serious expression, Mother Su was indeed made to laugh, and then she immediately nodded and said:

「Alright~ Mother listens to you. 」

Hearing his mother-in-law say that, Lu Yuan finally felt relieved.

And Mother Su, looking at her son-in-law treating her daughter so preciously, felt a myriad of emotions.

This son-in-law really knows how to pamper people.

Where can you find such a good son-in-law?

Thanks to elder brother Keze 1112 for the 500 book coin reward, thank you very much~

Thanks to elder brother Feixiang Lingyu for the 100 book coin reward, thank you very much~

(End of chapter)