Chapter 136: Dividing The Cents
With the electric fan on, it’s finally comfortable in this summer.
The whole family sat around the table, and Yun Linhe took out the money from selling pearls.
“That boss didn’t accept the ones that were too small or had poor shapes.”
A total of thirty-two pearls were brought, and six were not accepted.
A total of three pearls exceeded 8mm, and the boss bought them at a price of 160 yuan each.
Actually, according to what he said earlier, those over 8mm would be bought at a price of 200 yuan, but the luster of the oyster pearls was really not as good as other sea pearls.
The rest, which were less than 8mm, were round and full, and the relatively larger ones were bought at a price of 30 yuan each, and there were 5 such items.
Those that were smaller and not so round, but still had characteristics, were bought at a price of 10 yuan each, and there were eight of these.
The rest were bought at a price of 3 yuan each.
All in all, those pearls sold for a total of 740 yuan!
After deducting the money for buying glasses for Yun Chennan and other miscellaneous items, there were still 575 yuan left.
Looking at the more than five hundred yuan left on the table, the family’s eyes were all bent with smiles.
Yun Linhe pushed the money towards Granny Yun: “Mom, please keep the money.”
Granny Yun did not accept the money but suddenly said: “My old man and I discussed it, the house is almost built, and from today on, this money will be divided, and each family will manage their own affairs from now on.”
Everyone looked at each other, was this… dividing the family now?
“This is all the money the family has.”
Granny Yun took out the money and placed it on the table.
“I’ve calculated it, this money has only been saved in the last two years. The family is large and the expenses are high, but everyone has been working hard for this family. It was only after buying a boat this year that we started to save more money. We have saved a total of 5400 yuan.”
More than five thousand yuan is definitely a huge sum for a family.
After all, in this era, families with savings of over ten thousand yuan would even have their names published in the newspaper.
“Adding this money from selling pearls, the total is 5975 yuan.”
“For the family division, my old man and I will keep the remaining 975 yuan as the odd amount, and the remaining five thousand will be divided equally between your two families. Do you have any objections?”
Yun Linhai and Yun Linhe both shook their heads.
“Parents, please keep more. What can you do with just over nine hundred yuan?”
The two daughters-in-law nodded repeatedly.
The two elders smiled and said: “It’s not over yet. We two old people can still do some work, like growing vegetables, which can save some money on food. After the family division, each of you just needs to give us ten yuan a month, and that will be enough for our food.”
Yun Linhe and Yun Linhai calculated, it seemed alright. If it wasn’t enough, they would give more and buy the two elders some things from time to time.
“So, does anyone have any objections now?”
Yun Linhai and the others shook their heads.
Granny Yun divided the money, 2500 yuan for each family.
“I am very satisfied with both daughters-in-law. You are both thrifty and capable of managing a household, so I can rest assured giving the money into your hands.”
Granny Yun handed the money to the two daughters-in-law.
The two women were very touched in their hearts. Meeting such a good mother-in-law was truly a blessing in their lives.
“We haven’t moved yet, so we’re all living together. From now on, I and the two daughters-in-law will still take turns cooking. Each family will give me 10 yuan. This money will be for the entire family’s living expenses, covering groceries, grain, daily necessities, and so on.”
Shen Yunlian and Wang Mei had no objections.
Grandpa Yun continued: “Besides the money and the house, we only have those few acres of land, and that wooden boat. You two can discuss the boat; whether to buy another one or cooperate on this boat and split the profits is up to you.”
“The fields will be divided when we move. Do you all have any objections?”
Everyone shook their heads. These two elders were truly fair.
It was rare to find such fair elders nowadays. Yun Linhai and the others had seen other families split up, and it always caused trouble for a long time.
Fortunately, their family was harmonious, and neither family would fight over small benefits.
“There’s one more thing.”
Granny Yun suddenly said: “Jiaojiao’s future earnings must be kept separate. You all know her abilities, and it cannot be mixed with your money. That would be unfair to her.”
Yun Jiao blinked her eyes, huh? She was involved too.
Actually, the main reason Granny Yun and Grandpa Yun did this today was for Yun Jiao.
Yun Jiao’s abilities were too heaven-defying for fishermen like them.
She alone could earn enough money to support the entire family.
However, neither of the elders wanted their descendants to become overly reliant on Yun Jiao in the future.
This would undoubtedly be bad for everyone.
Although Yun Jiao was registered under the eldest son’s family, in reality, both families treated her like their own daughter. Now that the family was dividing, her earning potential would only improve in the future.
If all the money was put into the eldest son’s family, it might not be a problem now, but over time, the two families might develop other thoughts.
The two elders discussed it and thought about it; Yun Jiao’s money had to be kept separate.
“Jiaojiao earns money impressively. It’s not appropriate to put this money in either of your families’ hands, so I will keep it for her separately.”
She looked at her two sons and daughters-in-law, and seeing that they had no objections, she felt very gratified.
“Jiaojiao, from now on, you will go out to sea with your father and uncle. The money earned from going out to sea will be divided into three parts. You will have one part kept by me. If you want to buy anything, come to me for money. When you grow up and can manage your money yourself, I will return it to you.”
Yun Jiao: “Okay.”
Although she didn’t understand why now, she knew that Grandma would not harm her.
Hearing that their sister could save money separately, Yun Xiaowu and the others were very envious.
They even secretly discussed with their father and mother: “Mom, can I also save money myself?”
Yun Xiaowu, for once, played the role of a good child.
But the ‘good child’ was still spanked.
“Dream on. You can save money yourself when you get married.”
Yun Xiaowu: ………
I’m only 10 years old, and it’s a long way until I get married.
Although the family was divided now, everyone was still living together, and life hadn’t changed much.
The new house was being built quickly.
Yun Linhai, remembering what Awang had said that day, discussed it with his younger brother Yun Linhe and decided they had to go out to sea.
Yun Jiao was naturally going too.
Yun Xiaowu and the others also wanted to go.
Yun Linhai: “The boat can’t carry so many people. We’ll take you when we buy a big boat in the future.”
“Then when will you buy a big boat?”
Yun Linhai: “Just wait, it’ll be soon.”
In reality, it was still a long way off.
They all wanted to buy an iron boat with a diesel engine. Even a second-hand one would cost two to three thousand.
Moreover, there were no second-hand iron boats for sale in their area.
Saturday was a beautiful day, perfect for going out to sea.
Yun Jiao was picked up early in the morning, and her mother and eldest brother helped her wash her face and comb her hair.
Still groggy, she was already tidied up and placed in her eldest brother’s arms.
Eldest Brother was also going out to sea today.
