In years of famine and drought, their village even rejected fatty meat.

Chapter 493 Can I?

An income of one tael of silver is nothing to the villagers of Chenjia Village. Nowadays, in Chenjia Village, any family with a slightly larger population earns at least two taels of silver a month.

But for Yin Xiaoniang's family, one tael of silver was an income they never dared to dream of.

With Cao Shui's income, the family's two children could eat better, grow up healthy, and occasionally even get a new set of clothes...

"Uncle and aunt."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said to Yin Xiaoniang and Cao Qiang, "Now that you've come to Chenjia Village, just wait to enjoy your good fortune. With Shui Ge'er's amazing skills, he'll definitely earn even more money in the future. You'll have a good life ahead of you."

"hey-hey!"

Cao Qiang and Yin Xiaoniang couldn't help but laugh.

Although the two children didn't understand the specific concept of one tael of silver, they smiled along with the adults when they saw them smiling.

Afterwards, in the small courtyard, everyone continued chatting, and Yin Xiaoniang and Cao Qiang told everyone about their lives in Yunshan Village.

Jiang Xiaobai and the others explained the various systems and prices of Chenjia Village to Yin Xiaoniang and Cao Qiang.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Jiang Xiaobai looked up at the setting sun, stood up and said, "Brother Cao, your aunt and uncle have come all this way, so we have to eat well tonight. I'll go to the grocery store and buy a chicken."

"I'll go too."

Noticing that Cao Yun and Cao Zhu were wearing tattered clothes, Jin Yin also stood up and said, "I'll go buy some new clothes for my uncles, aunts, and younger siblings as a token of my appreciation."

"no, I'm fine."

Cao Qiang quickly waved his hand and said, "We're just roughnecks, a little something will do, we can't let you spend money on us."

These days, whether it's meat or new clothes, they're all expensive items for ordinary people. How could Cao Qiang let Jiang Xiaobai and the others spend that money?

"Uncle, please don't be so polite. Brother Cao has always taken good care of us. Now that you've come, it's only right that we spend some money."

Jiang Xiaobai said with a smile, then ignored Cao Qiang and got up to leave the courtyard.

"Brother Shui, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Yin Xiaoniang asked Cao Shuidao hesitantly.

"It's okay, I'll pay them back later."

Cao Shui didn't seem to care much. He looked at the group of people who were covered in dust and dirt, and said, "Father, Mother, I'll go boil some water for you so you can wash up first."

After speaking, Cao Shui walked up to Cao Yun and Cao Zhu. Looking at the two with sunken cheeks and dry, yellow hair, he couldn't help but feel sad.

Because of their poor family conditions, Cao Yun and Cao Zhu usually ate very poorly, and were thin and malnourished, which was incomparable to the strong and healthy children in Chenjia Village.

Fortunately, Cao Yun and Cao Zhu have now arrived in Chenjia Village. With Cao Shui's abilities, he will surely be able to provide a better life for his younger siblings.

"Xiao Zhu and Xiao Yun, you two go wash up and put on your new clothes in a little while, and then we'll have meat for dinner."

"Okay big brother."

As night fell, Cao Qiang and his three companions had already taken hot baths and put on new clothes bought with gold and silver, completely changing their dirty appearance from the daytime.

Meanwhile, the meal prepared by Xu San himself was also served.

Looking at the large plate of golden-brown stir-fried chicken on the table, Cao Zhu and Cao Yun were practically drooling.

Besides the chicken, the stir-fried cabbage and steamed buns on the table also attracted the attention of Cao Qiang and his companions.

"Brother Shui, isn't this meal a bit too lavish?"

Yin Xiaoniang asked somewhat reservedly, "The preciousness of meat to the common people of Xia Kingdom goes without saying."

Needless to say, the chicken on the table, made from a whole chicken, was something else entirely. It's no exaggeration to say that in her forty-plus years of life, Yin Xiaoniang had never eaten a whole chicken.

"Don't worry, Auntie."

Jiang Xiaobai laughed and said, "The chicken in Chenjia Village is very cheap. This whole chicken only costs 200 coins, which is nothing."

200 coins...

It's nothing...

Yin Xiaoniang was completely stunned. Although 200 coins was not an astronomical figure that she couldn't afford, spending 200 coins on a meal was still beyond her comprehension.

Not to mention, besides chicken, there was also cabbage and steamed buns. All these foods together would probably cost 300 coins.

If you add their new clothes, Jiang Xiaobai and the others spent at least 500 coins...

The fact that it cost 500 coins a day truly shocked Yin Xiaoniang.

"This is too much trouble for you, we can't accept it."

"It's alright, Uncle. We've already bought the chicken, so someone has to eat it, right? Please sit down."

Cao Qiang was half-heartedly pulled by Jiang Xiaobai to sit at the dining table. Seeing this, Yin Xiaoniang, Cao Yun, and Cao Zhu also took their seats one after another.

Then everyone began to eat.

Although Cao Yun was small, he was very skilled with chopsticks. He picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth. As he chewed, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

For a child like Cao Yun who rarely gets to eat meat all year round, the satisfaction of suddenly getting a bite of meat is indescribable.

He didn't even want to swallow the meat all at once, but chewed it slowly until the chicken in his mouth was completely tasteless before reluctantly swallowing it.

"Xiaoyun."

Sitting next to Cao Yun, Jiang Xiaobai asked with a smile, "Is the chicken delicious?"

"good to eat."

Cao Yun nodded frantically.

Even Cao Zhu, who was beside him, nodded her little head. For them at that moment, chicken was the most delicious food in the world.

"If it tastes good, eat more."

Jiang Xiaobai placed two chicken legs on his plate and gave one to each of Cao Yun and Cao Zhu, saying with a smile, "Mr. Chen said that eating meat will make you stronger, and you can find a high-paying job in Chenjia Village like your older brother."

"Can I?"

Cao Yun suddenly looked up at Jiang Xiaobai and asked with burning eyes.

Although it was his first day in Chenjia Village, the village's prosperity had already left a deep impression on his young heart. He longed to stay in Chenjia Village like his older brother, and to live a life where he could eat white flour buns every day and have meat every three days.

"of course can."

Jiang Xiaobai patted Cao Yun's head, his eyes full of encouragement: "As long as you are a diligent person, you will definitely be able to stay in Chenjia Village. Not only you, but Xiaozhu can too."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Cao Zhu and continued, "In Chenjia Village, both men and women can find work to support themselves."

"Brother Jiang, is this true?"

Cao Zhu couldn't help but ask.

At thirteen, she had already come to understand some things and knew clearly that it would be very difficult for a girl like her to find a job to make a living.