stingy landlady

Chapter 152 Women's Special Products Workshop (2)

Gui Hong chuckled and said:

"Wanrou! You have to be thick-skinned to do business! Eldest sister, third sister! I've been thinking for a while now that in a couple of years, Mother will definitely find all sorts of reasons to stop me from going to the woods and trees!"

I don't like being cooped up at home all day, never stepping out! Perfect! Third Sister's idea is great! No men allowed in this shop, then we won't have to worry about our reputation being ruined! We're all women, what's there to be afraid of!"

Guizhi explained to Wanrou:

"Wanrou! Second sister has been selling fast food at the school gate! Second sister is bold and meticulous! She's quick and accurate at accounting! Second sister runs her own business in the grass and trees!"

Wanrou immediately looked at Guihong with admiration:

Wow! Guihong! You're amazing for your age! You really can't judge a book by its cover!

Guizhi! All your sisters are so amazing!

Guizhi's lips curled up in a sly smile.

"Wanrou! My older sister used to sell boxed lunches! Now my mother is forcing her to learn needlework and manners! She calls it being to cultivate the demeanor of a well-bred lady!"

My mother doesn't understand any rules either. She just keeps people at home and doesn't let them see other men!

"Our villagers are struggling to make ends meet every day, barely enough to eat. Why impose so many restrictions? Rules are rules, but people are flexible. Right, Wanrou?"

Wanrou looked at Guizhi with doting eyes and said:

"Guizhi! You can only say this for today! You are not allowed to speak ill of your mother again! A son should not speak ill of his father! A child should not despise his mother for being ugly!"

Your mother meant well after all!

Wanrou then looked at Guixiang and Guihong and said:

"Gui Xiang, Gui Hong! I'm pregnant now, so I can only do needlework and such! If there's anything you don't understand, we can discuss it together and think of a solution! I'm a bit older than you, and I still have a bond with Gui Zhi, so I'll naturally consider things for you!"

Then he looked at Guizhi and said:

"Guizhi! Your idea is indeed novel and daring! But new things always need someone to try them! I think we should make some samples first, and then consider other things!"

At the very least, all of us have to like it!

Guizhi considered it carefully and said:

"I think it's feasible! We can do it in batches, so that no one can tell whose needle and thread it is at a glance, and so that those young ladies won't worry about their private items being leaked!"

Even if they end up outside, our workshop sells similar items, so perhaps someone will help compensate us! We must also keep our mouths shut and prevent those with ill intentions from profiting; this should help preserve the reputation of some women!

Gui Xiang also wants to participate:

"Third Sister! I also want to work in your workshop! It will be very lively with more people! I can also learn a lot!"

Guizhi said happily:

"Eldest sister, second sister! I brought you here so that you could get involved and everyone could have something to do! I don't know how to sew, so you'll have to do most of the work!"

But I can draw a diagram; I'll draw one for everyone to refer to!

Gui Hong said to Gui Xiang with concern:

"Big sister! Can Mom let you come out to work?"

Guizhi also wanted to see Guixiang's determination.

"Mother can't lock me up forever! I'm not going to be with men, so why can't I go to places where women do needlework?"

Anyway, Mom already dislikes me, so I'll just tell her! Of course, Dad needs to know too!

So that's the crux of the problem! Li hurt Guixiang's feelings without realizing it! Of course, if this were modern times, Guixiang would be a middle school student, probably going through what we now call the rebellious phase!

In fact, Guixiang has always trusted Li Shi. Except for this time, Guixiang seems to obey whatever Li Shi does.

Guizhi said:

"Let's not be idle these few days we're out here! I'll draw a few sketches first, and you guys try to make them. See if you can do it! After you've made them, we'll see if you like them!"

Guizhi thinks pajamas and pajama bottoms should be more acceptable! She doesn't know if more intimate underwear will sell! Anyway, she'll have to try them out!

Guizhi racked her brains and finally drew a modern boxer brief style. Since there was no elastic band, she had to use a cloth belt to draw the waist. She also drew a strapless bra and a vest. She also drew a menstrual belt in the style of briefs!

Guizhi explained and drew at the same time. After the drawing was finally finished, Wanrou and Guixiang said they understood! Guizhi breathed a sigh of relief! She had to keep the scale just right, not too out of line, and make it with the available materials! It really used up a lot of brain cells!

As for pajamas, that's easy. Modern styles of tops and pants are readily available, and they're loose and comfortable enough! We'll see how well people react later and then add some nightgowns.

Wanrou and Guixiang worked on their needlework, discussing and agreeing on the patterns. Guihong and Guizhi went to check on the sows and fattening pigs!

Zhu Jiu, the pig farmer, respectfully said to Guizhi:

"Master! Yesterday, Manager Pansen delivered a boar, and I put it in a separate pen! I told the master it was for the sows to be used for mating and to induce estrus!"

Guizhi asked:

"Can you tell when a sow is in heat? When is the best time to breed her, and can you determine that timing?"

Zhu Jiu shook his head and said:

"Master! Is there anything else to say here?"

Guizhi nodded and said:

"If a sow suddenly stops eating or stands still, press down hard on her back with your hand! She won't run away! Her vulva will swell, and there will be white discharge! This is the best time to breed her!"

They mate easily and produce a large number of piglets! It's okay to starve the sow for a day or two after mating! Don't overfeed her afterwards!

Feed the sow less grain and more rice bran, wheat bran, and vegetable leaves! The sow needs to be lean! She absolutely cannot be fat!

"If I'm here, I can help keep an eye on things! But if I'm not home, you'll have to take care of these things yourself!"

Gui Hong listened to Gui Zhi's words, and as the two turned to go to the fattening pigsty, she whispered:

"Third Sister! You're amazing! I even went to watch Aunt Zhou feed the pigs. How come I don't know as much as you do! I don't think I paid any attention to anything!"

Guizhi smiled and whispered:

"Second sister! Remember this now? After you get married, you can build your own little farm! And raise lots of pigs to make money!"

Gui Hong thought for a moment and said:

"Third sister! I still prefer running a shop to make money! It's easy and fun!"

As they talked, they arrived at the fattening pig pen, where they saw only a few small, thin piglets in the innermost pen, showing signs of diarrhea.

Zhu Jiu whispered:

"Master! These pigs are weak! I heard from Madam Zhou that sick piglets should be kept in separate cages to prevent infection! These piglets all have diarrhea!"

Guizhi examined it carefully, "Have any measures been taken?"

Zhu Jiudao:

"None of these methods are working! I don't know what to do, I'm just feeding them less!"

Guizhi noticed that the piglet's feces were slightly dark in color, which suggested a bacterial infection, and said:

"No, simply reducing your food intake won't work! I have a folk remedy you can try!"

Take half a pound of garlic for each piglet. Boil it until it's soft, add a little bit of charcoal, stir well, and feed it to the pig once. Continue this for 3 days. I've heard that the effect is very significant.

Calculate how much garlic you'll need for each piglet! Feed the pigs small, frequent meals.

However, you did a good job isolating the sick pigs!