Chapter 142 – Renren and Qiqi

The price of Ji Jianyun’s chicken had increased by 20 cents per jin compared to last year. It did not increase much, but it’s definitely not a small amount. However, the price was still acceptable to the old aunties and uncles.

After all, other things in the college town were rising much faster than this.

So when Ji Jianyun put the chickens up for sale, each of them bought chicken.

The minimum a person bought was one chicken. Some bought two. Some bought more and even asked for four chickens.

Someone asked if it was possible to eat all of that.

The person who bought four said that they had a lot of relatives. Each family would get one chicken, so four was not a lot.

A live chicken costs four or five yuan. Most people would be reluctant to buy one, but the person who asked for four chickens left with a chicken cage. He spent 20 yuan on it.

Wages in the college town had generally increased, but it was mostly around 30 yuan. With some subsidies, it was around 35 yuan. Thus, 20 yuan was a lot to spend.

It was obvious that those from big families didn’t care about spending this money.

A whole truck of chickens looked like a lot, but it was sold quickly. They arrived at the market at 7:30 to a small group of people and they were all sold out before 9:00.

The more prosperous the business became, the more people wanted it. When people saw that the business was good, they thought the products were good, and they were more willing to buy them.

Moreover, the things Ji Jianyun brought were necessary.

It’s just a pity that Ji Jianyun only brought chickens this time. They didn’t bring any eggs with double yolks, and the old aunts and uncles were all thinking about honey.

Ji Jianyun took Father Ji to have noodles after they had finished selling things. After that, they went back. Many elders who missed out on them regretted it and began to keep an eye out for the next time this young man would come again next time so that they did not miss out again.

On the way back, Father Ji lectured his son, “Although this business is doing well, Jianyun, don’t be arrogant.”

Although Father Ji was also very happy, he began to warn his son based on what he had experienced in the past when things didn’t go well.

“Don’t worry, father. I know,” Ji Jianyun responded with a smile.

Father Ji also knew that his son was steady and could keep his composure. He began to help with the accounting. A chicken costs four or five yuan, and a trip here turned out to be a profit of almost 300 yuan. This business was really good.

Additionally, there were so many chickens at home that could be sold. It would bring in a lot of money.

“Will you come again tomorrow?” Father Ji asked.

“I will not. I’ll go back the day after tomorrow,” Ji Jianyun said.

It’s not easy to come to the college town. His father was not young. They would go slowly. Anyway, he was free in the future. But in another month or two, he will be busy. By that time, the orchard would bear one fruit after another.

After returning home, Father Ji went to the mountain.

Ji Jianyun parked his truck in his backyard and went in to see his wife.

Ji Jianyun washed his face and hands. He gave his wife a kiss, and then picked up Qiqi and smiled as he asked, “Did you create any trouble today?”

Qiqi was the nickname for Ji Qi, their second son. His nickname had the same type of double letter nickname as his brother, Ji Ren with his nickname Renren.

“Now is not the age where he will create trouble. He’ll eat, then sleep, and eat again when he’s awake,” Su Danhong said with a smile.

Mother Su was making dinner. It was going to be ready soon. She asked Ji Jianyun to eat something first. He had gone l out early this morning, so after eating he should rest.

Ji Jianyun was not tired. He was now in his prime. As long as he ate well and had nothing to worry about, he was fine. As for the trying times he had to endure occasionally, it was nothing.

Mother Su didn’t stay inside. She went out to dry the clothes. Since there was a washing machine in the house, it saved her a lot of trouble. Also, since this grandson used paper diapers, she didn’t need to wash them at all. It’s really very convenient.

Ji Jianyun started to calculate the money. After deducting the traveling expenses, he earned a total of 340 yuan today, which was great.

Ji Jianyun put the money away and said, “There are still a lot of chickens on the mountain. I’ll go with father the day after tomorrow.”

Their family’s income did not usually come like this. It came from other areas such as Su Jindang, who purchased their products every day. This month, they had earned several hundred yuan from him. It was the same for Lao Qin, who they earned about 400 yuan a month from.

This added up to a lot. After deducting the orchard worker’s salary, their monthly income was still quite good.

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Their occasional trip to the college town to sell goods was pretty much income. Basically, they didn’t use this money and just saved it.

“Wife, let’s sleep,” Ji Jianyun said.

“Yes.” Su Danhong nodded.

Ji Jianyun went to bed. After sleeping for half an hour, he woke up. His whole body was refreshed. At this time, Renren also came down the mountain.

Because it was not convenient for Su Danhong to cook now, Mother Ji cooked on the mountain. Yan’er also ate on the mountain, but Renren came down to eat at home.

As soon as he got home, Renren asked, “Dad, where’s my brother?”

Currently, the little guy walked very smoothly, and even spoke very fluently. He looked like a very good boy. Everyone’s first impression was that he was smart and a delight.

Ji Jianyun picked up his son with a smile and said, “Your brother is sleeping.”

Renren went in with his dad to see his brother. He was also very happy when he saw his brother. He nodded and said, “Let him sleep and we can feed him when he wakes up.”

“Your brother can’t eat solids yet,” Ji Jianyun explained patiently.

“Can’t eat?” Renren was surprised. “My poor brother.”

If he didn’t eat, then he would be hungry. It did not feel good to be hungry. He should be full.

“Your brother drinks milk, he won’t be hungry,” Ji Jianyun clarified.

“That’s not very filling,” Renren said. He knew what milk was. He still drank malt milk, but it was better to eat.

Ji Jianyun laughed and carried him out for breakfast. Renren ate lean meat and egg congee. It was pretty tasty. The lean meat was chopped into minced meat. The little guy was very satisfied with it.

When he finished eating, he went to find his mom.

“Mommy, have you eaten yet?” Renren asked when he got on the kang.

“Yes,” Su Danhong replied. “Did you help your grandma in the orchard?”

Renren nodded. “I did. I helped grandma pull weeds. Grandma said I was very good.”

”That’s great. Look at your brother. In the future, you need to play with him,” Su Danhong said.

Renren looked at his brother who was sleeping and asked, “Why does my brother sleep every day?”

“Your brother is still young. You were like this when you were a child. When he grows up, he will want to go out with you every day,” Su Danhong smiled.

Renren giggled. Then he asked when his grandma’s strawberries could be eaten. His sister said that strawberries were delicious. He had no impression of the strawberries. Her sister still remembered how the strawberries and watermelons she ate last year were extremely delicious.

Thus, he wanted to eat it.