Just as the two sisters finished tying their nails, a group of people came to the door, chattering. Moreover, each of them carried a big wicker basket, and each basket contained fresh flowers. They formed a long line at the door of Kang Xiaoqiao's house.
When Kang Daqiao saw this, she immediately stood up and said, "Little sister, what's going on? Why are there so many people here?"
Kang Xiaoqiao was not surprised at all. She looked at her fingers and said casually, "I don't know either."
Kang Daqiao looked back at her. Why did she feel that little sister knew everything? However, before she could think about it, Wu Xiaoyan, who was in the lead, stood up. She ran over with a smile and said, "Aiya, little sister Xiaoqiao, the big sister of the Kang family is at home?"
Kang Xiaoqiao heard this and said in surprise, "Yes, Sister-in-law Wu, what are you doing?"
When Wu Xiaoyan heard that... She immediately smiled and said, "Ai, isn't that right? I heard that you like these flowers? Recently, you've been going to the mountains to pick them. Everyone was thinking about how long it would take for the two of you to pick them, so they came over together and helped to pick some. Don't worry, you'll pick the best ones."
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard that, she opened her mouth in surprise and said, "This, how embarrassing is that? Sister-in-law are all so busy, and you're even picking flowers for me personally. How much do I feel guilty?"
At this time, these people had already entered the courtyard. They were all beaming with smiles and said with a flattering smile, "What's there to be embarrassed about? As long as Sister Xiaoqiao likes it, it's fine. As long as she likes it."
When Wu Xiaoyan heard that, she hurriedly said, "That, Sister Xiaoqiao, don't be so polite with everyone. Look, where should we put these flowers?"
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard that, she immediately said, "Aiya, how troublesome it is for everyone. How embarrassing it is for me to do this. That, big sister--"
"Bring the basket of eggs from our house. We can't let our sisters-in-law help us for nothing. We will give you an egg. sisters-in-law, don't think that it's too little. It's also a token of our goodwill."
"That, Sister-in-law Wu, do us a favor and give the eggs to everyone. As for the flowers, just pour them here. I was thinking of picking more in the next few days. Otherwise, we won't be able to pick them in winter."
Kang Xiaoqiao asked everyone to pour the baskets of flowers into the big round dustpan in the courtyard. These were all washed previously.
After Kang Daqiao took out the eggs, she saw such a prosperous scene. Everyone lined up to pour them in. Just as she was in a daze, the egg baskets in her hands were taken away by Wu Xiaoyan. She even shouted loudly, "Sister Xiaoqiao, what's the big deal? Let me--"
"Sisters-in-law, listen up. Sister Xiaoqiao said that everyone has worked hard to send her flowers. She just wanted to give everyone an egg to express her gratitude. In a while, everyone will line up to come to my place to collect the eggs--"
When everyone heard that, they said happily, "Sister Xiaoqiao, you don't have to be so polite. It's just picking a few flowers. It's not a big deal."
However, even though they said so, their hands were not idle. They went up to her and took an egg. Someone even said, "Sister Xiaoqiao, how many flowers do you want? Tell us and we'll definitely pick them all."
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard that, she smiled and said, "Of course, the more the better. If we can bring all the flowers from this mountain, I'm willing too."
Some people jeered. "Then isn't there an egg if you don't pick a basket? Haha--"
"Aiya, you're always thinking of beautiful things. You even want a basket of flowers and an egg. Look at how greedy you are."
Everyone laughed out loud, while Kang Xiaoqiao said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, if you really can bring all the flowers from this mountain here, then you can bring a basket of flowers and an egg. I, Kang Xiaoqiao, am a man of my word."
When everyone heard that, they looked at Kang Xiaoqiao in surprise. At this moment, Wu Xiaoyan's role was played again.
"Little sister Xiaoqiao, are you really not joking? Is it really a basket of flowers for an egg?"
Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "When have I ever lied to my sisters-in-law? If everyone really has free time, they can come and help. I can't let everyone help me for nothing."
When Wu Xiaoyan heard that, she immediately slapped her thigh and said, "Oh my god, sisters-in-law, this is it. Since little sister Xiaoqiao has said so, if you have time, go and pick flowers. If you can get ten baskets of them in a day, that would be more than ten eggs. It would be enough to eat for a few days."
When everyone heard this, they were all overjoyed. It was true. No one had expected such a good thing to happen. Initially, they wanted to pick a flower and get close to Kang Xiaoqiao. This time, they had profited.
However, very soon, Wu Xiaoyan opened her mouth again. "Sister Xiaoqiao, don't worry. This matter has been taught to me. If anyone wants to pick flowers, tell me. I will help Sister Xiaoqiao do the statistics. Also, if there are any bad ones or wrong ones, it won't do if I find out."
When everyone heard this, they immediately agreed with her. What a joke. This idea was suggested by Wu Xiaoyan. Now that they had benefited, it was definitely right to listen to her. Thus, everyone happily took the eggs and left.
Meanwhile, Wu Xiaoyan stayed behind and happily helped to dry the flowers. In her heart, she began to calculate.
Kang Xiaoqiao had said that each person would pick a basket of flowers and an egg. She did not need to pick the flowers. As long as she calculated the accounts of these people clearly, then, just like last time, she would be given an egg for ten baskets of flowers. If she did not want the egg... She could also give her money.
It had only been a while, and she had already gotten an egg. It was still far from nightfall. She could do nothing for a day and still manage people. She could also earn more than ten eggs. However, it was more than a pound. That was more than a dollar, and it could be exchanged for a pound of meat to eat.
Thinking of this, Wu Xiaoyan worked even harder.
As for Kang Daqiao, she looked at the empty egg basket and slowly walked to Kang Xiaoqiao's side, who was still drying the flowers. She said, "Little sister, this, this--"
"Won't we lose so much money--"
In Kang Daqiao's opinion, how much could these broken flowers be worth? That egg was real money. How could she not be anxious?
There were many people who had the same thoughts as Kang Daqiao. When these sisters-in-law in the Wilderness went out and said that flowers could be exchanged for eggs, many people didn't believe it. What kind of joke was this? How could this broken flower be exchanged for eggs?
However, after these people sent baskets of flowers to Kang Xiaoqiao's house, everyone believed it. Because, only Kang Xiaoqiao, that prodigal daughter-in-law, could do such a thing.
Thus, another large group of people joined the flower-picking camp. On the other side, Kang Xiaoqiao smiled as she warmed the flowers and said, "Big sister, to be able to exchange one egg for this basket of flowers, it's worth it--"
"Look, how long does it take us to pick this basket of flowers? But, one egg can solve it. How good is that? How worth is it?"
Kang Daqiao looked at her sister in a daze. Was she stupid, or was her little sister stupid? How much was time worth? Looking at the baskets of eggs being divided, her heart was bleeding.
She was wondering why her little sister had bought so many eggs recently, and also bought so many flat and round baskets. So, so that was the reason--