ESWHYMY 46

Chapter 46. Little chicks and bamboo shoots


Prices in Luohe Prefecture were more expensive than those in Liutun Town. An egg costs two wen, while a hatched chick cost eight wen. After two laps in the West Market, You Jin sisters found a chick seller. After some bargaining, they finally bought 14 chicks at a price of one hundred wen. On an average, a little over seven wens each.

The chicks were placed in the empty wooden barrel. The sisters detoured to the pork stall to buy three jins of suet and the butcher sold two pig trotters cheaply to them. One carried the bucket of chicks while the other held pork wrapped in lotus leaves. They merrily walked out of the South City Gate and returned to Wuliqiao.

Wuliqiao was only five miles away from Luohe Prefecture. That was why it was named Wuliqiao. Although the two sisters didn't walk fast, it took them around half an hour to reach home on the official road.

At home, the littles doll, who were full of anticipation, caught sight of Eldest Sister and Second Elder Sister in the distance. The older ones ran over with the younger ones in tow. Seeing You Jin's hand carrying a dozen chicks in the bucket, all of them cheered: "It's little chicks!"

You Jin smiled and stopped to rest for a while. Then a group of six-seven people walked home. They chatted as they went, "Eldest Sister, can I raise chicks?"

"I want to raise them too!" The sisters quarreled with joy.

"We all raise them together. Once we get home, let's go to the mountain behind to chop some bamboo back to make a chicken coop. Later, You Zhu, you take the lead. You, You Bao, You Ling, and You Luo are responsible for finding something for the chicks to eat every day." You Jin jollily assigned the work to the few younger sisters. Hearing this, the few all stood up and seriously expressed that they would definitely complete the task.

On the other hand, little You Chou was a little displeased: "Eldest Sister, and me!?"

Before You Jin could speak, You Zhu laughed: "Little Seventh, aren't you afraid of the little chicks pecking you?"
Little Seventh was pecked by Yue Family's big rooster before. So she still had some shadows of fear toward the big rooster. Sure enough, when she heard that she would be pecked, little Seventh lowered her head with slight embarrassment. She wanted to help, but she was afraid of being pecked.

You Jin smiled and stroked little Seventh's little head and amusedly responded, "Little Seventh can help Third Elder Sister do the work together. Just don't get too close to the little chicks."
Hearing what Eldest Sister said, little Seventh perked up and nodded.

In the main room, Mrs. Su listened to the daughters happily talk about how to raise chickens in the yard outside. Her heart was filled with joy. This kind of life! When compared with the former life at Yue's house, it was a difference of earth and hell! Thank God, they can escape from those days!

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After Su Family moved in, all the items were purchased immediately. The iron products such as hoes, sickles, and hatchets were also newly purchased. When they bought them, nearly two silver liang was spent. A distressing amount. Seeing the bamboo, it became very convenient now. You Jin feels that the money was well worth it.

There was an entire bamboo forest on the mountain behind Su's house. You Jin brought You Yin and You Zhu to the bamboo mountain. Hands moved and knife fell. Soon three adult bamboos of 17 or 8 meters high were chopped down. You Jin had deliberately come with a bucket and a hoe on her back. After cutting the bamboo, she wandered around for a while and dug up four white and plump bamboo shoots. Only then, the three sisters head down the mountain and returned home with their bountiful harvest.

There was no bamboo in Cuifeng Village. So every one in Su Family, including Mrs. Su, didn't know that the bamboo shoots were edible. Watching You Jin's hand swiftly remove the dark green outer shell and reveal the white and tender inside, they couldn't help but find it a little novel. You Yin, who was busy building a chicken pen, asked, "Eldest Sister, what are you doing?"

"It's called bamboo shoots. Today, let's eat stewed bamboo shoots with pig trotter. It's delicious." You Jin answered her questions while working away.

Hearing that it was food, the few little girls who had never seen this thing gathered around: "What yummy thing is this?"
Mrs. Su was also a little worried: "Jin-er, can this be eaten? It can't be that there's a problem?"

You Jin shook her head and replies, "I saw someone selling it at the market today. So there's no problem."
Just when You Yin wanted to ask her why she didn't see it today, she was stopped by You Jin's gaze and obediently closed her mouth.

Now that spring had just started and edible green vegetables haven't yet grown, You Jin came up with another way to earn money when she saw the bamboos in the mountains and plains today. It was possible to dig some spring bamboo shoots and sell them in the city. As long as it can earn money, it can be done. For dinner that day, You Jin stewed a pot of pig trotter and spring bamboo shoots. Su Family's eyes lit up from the taste: "These bamboo shoots are so delicious! It's even better than meat!" The spring bamboo shoots absorbed the pork flavor. Mixed with the deliciousness of the bamboo shoots themselves, it was better than meat, no?

You Zhu's cheeks were bulging like a small hamster. Her eyes were shining: "Eldest Sister, can this be sold in the city?"

Listening to her daughter's remarks, Mrs. Su Shi, who started to come out to eat with the children today, could not help but feel a little knotted and a little satisfied. Knotted because she was incompetent. The several children want to make money all day long. Satisfied as they were very sensible and never need to distract her too much. Instead, they were all thinking of ways to make the family better.

You Jin let out a slight chuckle. Sure enough, You Zhu's temperament was most like her own and understood her mind the best. So she gave her an approving look: "Think about it. It's only spring now and we all saw the situation in the city a few days ago. In the city, cabbage and potatoes are the only things sold now. It's not easy to eat fresh and tender vegetables, let alone bamboo shoots. Even if we pick some locust flowers and wild vegetable, we can sell them in the city for money, right?"

As soon as You Jin said this, the eyes of the sisters all shone brightly:
"Really? Wild vegetables can also be exchanged for money?"
"Then let's go pick wild vegetables tomorrow, okay?"

"Although it won't bring much money, no matter how thin the mosquito's legs are, it's still meat, right?" You Jin drummed lightly on the wooden table with her fingers curled. "Even a wen is still money!"

The sisters nodded one after another; finding what Eldest Sister said very reasonable. The voiced in unison:
"I'll go pick wild vegetables tomorrow!"
"I'll go pick locust flowers!"
"I'll go too!"
Each and every one of them scrambled like they fear of being left behind at home by You Jin.

"Okay, okay. Let's finish the meal first. The food will be cold in a while, right?" Mrs. Su clipped some food for each child and smiled very softly: "Before you go to pick wild vegetables, you have to eat your stomach full, no?"

Hearing Mrs. Su's words, You Jin nodded in agreement. Then the children hurriedly held the thick porcelain bowls and ate their meals in big mouthfuls. Shortly later, a large pot of stewed spring bamboo shoots with pig trotter was all eaten up.

***

Early the next morning, before the eastern sun climbed into the sky, the door of the east wing opened quietly. A thin figure walked out with gentle steps and closed the door again. Although it was March, the mist-shrouded morning was still a little cold. You Jin breathed out, rubbed her hands, and went to the kitchen. She wanted to make breakfast before everyone got up. After all, the whole family except Mrs. Su had to go out to work today.

Some villagers who got up early in Wuliqiao had already carried their hoes and went down to the field to work. Looking at the smoke rising from the west of the river, they weren't as frightened as they used to be. Qin's house used to be a haunted house. Su Family consisted of old, weak women and children and nothing strange was reported. Now people in the village say Su Family have a good fate with Qin Family's girl. Qin Family's girl was willing to let them live in peace!

Of course, these words were said by the villagers in private. No one went to the door of Su's house to say it. Besides, Su Family had just moved here and weren't familiar with the villagers. The only ones who dropped by once were Mrs. Ge and the few. So Su Family didn't know what was going on outside. They, themselves, found it more comfortable here than the time at Yue's house.

You Jin cooked a large pot of coarse grain porridge today. Then cabbage were fried with oil residue. Afterward Mrs. Su's carp fish soup was put on the stove and simmered over a low heat. After being busying for a while, everyone in Su Family who smelled the aroma of the food also woke up before the dishes were served. and. The little ones obediently rinsed their mouth with water and washed their face with the assistance of You Yin, You Zhu, and You Bao. The well water in the early morning in spring was still slightly warm; which was very comfortable.

After everyone in Su Family had washed up, You Jin was finished with breakfast preparation. After the whole family gathered together to eat breakfast, they were divided into three groups; locust flowers picking, wild vegetables picking, and bamboo shoots digging. You Yin, You Ling, and You Luo searched for traces of wild vegetables on the ridge by the river. You Zhu and You Bao carried a basket to the foot of the mountain to pick locust flowers. You Jin carried a hoe and a basket to the bamboo forest. The remaining, You Chou and Mrs. Su, mind the house.

In fact, the villagers of Wuliqiao dug bamboo shoots and pick wild vegetables to eat too. However, since Qin Family's mishap, many people would come to the west of the river as little as possible. So whether it was wild vegetable or locust flower, they gathered a lot in one morning. You Jin, who went up the mountain to dig spring bamboo shoots, harvested more than a pile of spring bamboo shoots. She also harvested two large bamboo rats!

Carrying a basket full of spring bamboo shoots and two bamboo rats tightly bound by rattan hanging from one end of the hoe on her shoulder, You Jin went home humming a little tune. Before reaching home, she encountered You Zhu and You Bao with a basket full of locust flowers. As soon as the two saw You Jin, they happily waved to her: "Eldest Sister!"

You Jin also waved at the two of them and then quickened her pace to catch up with them. When she got closer, they noticed the two big bamboo rats tied to one end of her hoe and couldn't help but be startled: "Eldest sister, what is this?!"

"It's called bamboo rat. The meat is delicious!" Upbeat, You Jin explained: "I'll bring it along to the city tomorrow to sell too. It should sell for some money."

"Bamboo rat? Then it's a rat? Why would anyone want to eat a rat?" Timid You Bao grabbed the corner of You Zhu's clothes tightly, hid behind her, and asked cautiously.

Seeing that she was afraid, You Jin took the bamboo rat down and held it in her hand to avoid scaring her: "It's not a rat. But the name is a bit similar." Although You Zhu was a little curious, she was also a little scared. You Jin distanced herself six or seven steps away and the three sisters went home together.

After returning home, the two bamboo rats aroused the curiosity and stirred slight unease among the rest of Su Family. Still, You Jin placed the two bamboo rats along with the water celery, locust flower, and bamboo shoots that she was going to bring to the city tomorrow to sell in Su Family's storeroom. In the early morning of the next day, she brought You Zhu with her to the city as she pestered to follow. Each person carried a bamboo basket. You Jin also carried the two bamboo rats that weighed nearly 2 jins. The sisters went to sell things in the city.

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After Chu Sheng Mei figured it out that day, her whole state immediately changed.

She no longer gloomily mulled in the room alone. She also didn't starve herself all day long anymore.

She tried to walk herself out of the shadow bit by bit. Bit by bit, it was back to normal.

When her elder brother and elder sister-in-law noticed that she suddenly thought it through, they were both surprised and curious at the same time.

However, in order not to stimulate her, they both empathetically chose not to ask the reason.

Recalling the stupid thing she did that day, she didn't have the face to say it. At the same time, she was very grateful that Qiao Zhen Min for saving her life as well as helping her keep this secret.

She came here this time because her elder brother mentioned that Qiao Zhen Min was in financial difficulties and wanted to apply for a loan in Nanshan County.

Qiao Zhen Min pretended to have just woken up to open the door. He stretched his waist and yawned, "Hey, Sheng Mei, why did you come here? I just woke up."

In recent years, various provincial cities and towns had been striving for development. In order to encourage entrepreneurship, some local governments had actively supported business loans. Among them, Nanshan County had the best loan preferential policy.

So he came to Nanshan County last week and rented a place. He planned to set up the company here in the future.

When Chu Sheng Mei heard his words, her eyes swept across his shiny hair. She pursed her lips and smiled: "Elder Brother Zhen Min sleep with wax on hair? What a particular habit!"

Qiao Zhen Min: "..."

A surge of blood flushed up and his face instantly turned red like a switch.

Seeing him like this, Chu Sheng Mei laughed so much that she was rocking around.

The spring sun ray cast down from the eaves. Her bright red lips were like delicate red roses in the sun; quite an eye-catching sight.

Qiao Zhen Min stared at her blooming face. The throbbing from that night came back again. His gaze was fixate on her face.

Chu Sheng Mei laughed for a while before stopping. A little embarrassed, she uttered: "I'm sorry Elder Brother Zhen Min, I didn't mean to..."

Qiao Zhen Min grinned and said, "It's okay. You can laugh if you want. You look pretty when you smile."

As soon as these words came out, both individual were stunned at the same time.

Qiao Zhen Min had the urge to slap himself. He just wanted say the latter sentence in his heart; not out loud.

Unexpectedly, he uttered it without knowing when looking at her face!

Two blushes appeared on Chu Sheng Mei's pale face. She coughed: "Thank you for the compliment. By the way, I have something to discuss with Elder Brother Zhen Min."

Qiao Zhen Min quickly moved his body away to let her in: "Come on in. I'll bring you a cup of tea."

As he said that, he hurriedly turned around and headed towards the kitchen. Unanticipated, he stumbled after taking two steps and almost fell flat on his face!

At this point, Qiao Zhen Min wished a hole could appear and swallow him.

He wanted to make a good impression in front of her, but he acted stupid from the beginning!

Seeing this, Chu Sheng Mei wanted to laugh again.

After having known each other for so many years, it was the first time she discovered that Elder Brother Zhen Min was such an 'interesting' person.

Red-faced, Qiao Zhen Min poured and brought over a glass of water. Afterward, he sat down opposite her and spoke, "I heard from your elder brother that you have returned to Baocheng County. Why did you suddenly come here? Did something happen?"

Chu Sheng Mei took a sip of warm water and replied, "Nothing happened. I heard from my elder brother that you are going to take out a loan to set up a company?"

Qiao Zhen Min nodded: "I am very optimistic about the transportation industry. If we can occupy the market first, the profits will be considerable!"

As soon as the new year was over, he hurried to Nanshan County to apply for a loan; just to get the company up and running as soon as possible.

Both Shen Family and Huo Family were rich, but he never thought of borrowing from them.

Once favor was used, it was one less favor.

What's more, whether it was Shen Family or Huo Family, they were friends with Qiao Family because of Da Qiao. Not because of him, Qiao Zhen Min.

Chu Sheng Mei placed the water glass on the table and said, "It sounds very interesting. Elder Brother Zhen Min, please tell me in detail."

Qiao Zhen Min felt her attitude was a bit strange. He didn't think too much about it though.

If it were someone else, maybe he would be on guard. But for Chu Family, there would be no need for that.

After Chu Sheng Mei listened to it, she brought her purse to her front, opened the zipper, and took out three bundle of notes from the inside.

Then she handed it over, "There is a total of 3,000 yuan here. I plan to invest in Elder Brother Zhen Min's transportation company. I wonder if Elder Brother Zhen Min will give me this opportunity to make money?"

Qiao Zhen Min looked at the money in her hand in shock. Then he set his eyes on her face again: "...Do you know what you are doing?"

Chu Sheng Mei's lips curled, "Of course! I'm very awake now. It's useless for me to keep this money lying around. I might as well invest in your company. This way, you don't have to worry about funds and I can make some money to support my daughter."

Qiao Zhen Min's throat felt like it was pinched. He didn't say a word after staring at her for a long time.

He knew that she did this to make him feel less burdened.

If she lent him money, he would definitely refuse. Because Chu Tian Bai had offered to lend him money, but he refused.

Between siblings, the account got to be clearly settled, not to mention relatives and friends. He would rather borrow money from bank loans. Even if he fail in the future, he only owe money to the country and didn't need to shoulder so many favor debts.

But now that Chu Sheng Mei delivered the money to him and thought of an excuse to block his refusal, how could he not be moved?

Under his stare, Chu Sheng Mei felt a little shy. She stretched out her hand and stroked her hair, "To be honest, I did this because I really wanted to thank Elder Brother Zhen Min for saving me last time. Still, it's true that I want to make some money. You also know that now I am a lone woman who need to raise a child. My in-laws will also need my care in the future. I have to prepare for the future!"

Before, she had been immersed in wondering why Du Zhuo Cheng would commit suicide and didn't care about the future. After returning to her -in-law's house, she truly felt that she was an outsider without Du Zhuo Cheng!

In the past few months, her in-laws felt she was the reason for Du Zhuo Cheng's death. Their words were laced with extreme bitterness and meanness. She felt very uncomfortable hearing it. If it were in the past, she would definitely fight back.

But now she can't, she had to be with her daughter!

She won't stay at her in-law's house for the rest of her life though. Putting aside the fact she can't stand it, she didn't want her daughter to grow up in that kind of environment.

Therefore, she had to work hard to make money and make herself stronger. Strong to the point that her in-law family will no longer dare to talk nonsense in front of her!

So, here she was.

To say she was repaying Elder Brother Zhen Min's kindness, her purpose seemed a little impure. Thinking of this, she showed a shy look on her face.

But when Qiao Zhen Min heard her words, he breathed a sigh of relief: "In this case, I will accept the money. Don't worry, I will not let you lose everything!"

What Chu Sheng Mei was most worried about was that he would reject her. When she heard his response, she broke into a grin: "Then I'll be waiting to become a rich woman!"

"Definitely!" Qiao Zhen Min spoke as looked for paper and pen; he was preparing to write an IOU.

At the beginning, Chu Sheng Mei said no need. Due to his insistence, she finally accepted the IOU.

It was noon when it was completed.

Qiao Zhen Min looked outside and relaxedly uttered, "It's time for meal. I'll treat you as a thank you for trusting me so much!"

Chu Sheng Mei didn't hesitate and frankly answered, "Okay. I happen to be hungry!"

Qiao Zhen Min quickly picked up his jacket. After locking the door, the two walked out.

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In the past, the best place to eat was a state-run restaurant. Now there were many restaurants on the street. Qiao Zhen Min chose a newly opened restaurant.

Chu Sheng Mei felt that it was too wasteful. The company hadn't been set up yet. Currnetly, a penny should be split in half to spend. How can it be wasted?

When Qiao Zhen Min watched her 'chattering non-stop', he didn't feel irritated. Instead, he felt that she was very good at living. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift up.

When he arrived at the restaurant, he ordered two meats, one dish and one soup.

Chu Sheng Mei nagged again: "Elder Brother Zhen Min, don't blame me for nagging. If you make money in the future, I won't care how you spend it. But right now, aren't you being too extravagant!"

There were only two of them. What need was there for four dishes?

Qiao Zhen Min grinned, "It's rare chance to treat you, how can I be so shabby? Don't worry, I don't usually come to such a place to eat alone!"

It's because it's you, he chose here.

He didn't say the last bit. Still, Chu Sheng Mei seemed to sense something. She lowered her eyes and said nothing.

The atmosphere was a little ambiguous for a while.

Just then, there was a loud noise from the door.

"Waiter, we need a big table. There are a dozen of us in total!"

The waiter immediately greeted them with a smile: "This way, please."

Because there were too many people on the other side and there was a lot of commotion, Qiao Zhen Min's attention was naturally attracted. Then he saw one person—Shi Qin Xin.

He and Shi Qin Xin divorced for seven years. After that, the two families never been in contact. Nor did he ever saw her again. Later, he heard that she married to another province.

Seven years had passed. Now seeing each other, it felt like a lifetime away.

Shi Qin Xin was a little fatter than before. Her figure was obviously out of shape. While her face was a little haggard. The dark circles under her eyes looked very scary.

When he looked over, Shi Qin Xin happened to look over. Their gaze collided.

Shi Qin Xin's body trembled. She stepped on the foot of the woman next to her.

The woman was displeased: "Hey, watch where you're going? Are your eyes just for display?"

An embarrassed smile appeared on Shi Qin Xin's face: "I'm sorry Aunt, I... I didn't mean to!"

Being scolded like this in front of her ex-husband made her feel extremely embarrassed and ashamed.

She can't wait to dig a hole and bury herself!

Qiao Zhen Min didn't gloat at her misfortune. He retrieved his gaze and pretended not to see the scene just now.

Back then, he was irked that she lied and put the blame on little Wan-er. But now the two have nothing to do with each other and that it had been so long, he had already let it go.

Seeing him lower his head, Shi Qin Xin felt relieved. At the same time, there was an inexplicable disappointment.

After her divorce with Qiao Zhen Min, her life in her maternal home was terrible. Her family sternly blamed her for lying. Even more, for getting involved with her ex-husband as it caused her family to lose face with her.

The surrounding neighbors always looked at her with strange eyes. All kinds of rumors were like a sharp knife, making her bleed.

She regretted long ago. From the moment Qiao Zhen Min wanted to divorce her, she regretted it. But there was no regret medicine in the world. Everyone should be responsible for their actions!

She had once wanted to go to Qiao Zhen Min and ask him to forgive her. But she knew that even if she knelt in front of him, he would never forgive her!

Later, a relative introduced a man from another province to her. She agreed without thinking.

At that time, she just wanted to stay away from everything around her; away from all the gossip.

Her current man was ten years older than her and had a son and a daughter with his dead ex-wife.

The hardest position in this world was a stepmother. Every time the stepchildren made trouble for her, she would think of little Wan-er. The little girl who smiled at her quietly and shyly.

She hated herself to the point of wanting to slap herself a few times!

At this moment, her eyes shifted to Chu Sheng Mei, who was sitting opposite Qiao Zhen Min. A complex light flashed in her eyes.

The next moment, the previous woman tugged at her and said, "What are you doing? All day, you're in a trance. I called you so many times and you didn't hear it. Are you deaf?

Shi Qin Xin came back to her senses and let out a string of apologies again.

The woman was still unrelenting: "Ah Lin, govern this wife of yours. She's really doesn't know how act. I suspect she's going against me on purpose!"

Once these words were out, a man in his forties immediately berated Shi Qin Xin.

Shi Qin Xin's face flushed, but she didn't reply.

Though things remained the same, people did not.

Qiao Zhen Min softly sighed.

Chu Sheng Mei noticed that there was something wrong with his expression and whispered, "What's wrong?"

Qiao Zhen Min smiled at her and responded, "It's nothing. Just saw an acquaintance."

"Acquaintance?" Chu Sheng Mei wanted to look back, but was stopped by him.

Qiao Zhen Min said, "Don't look back. It's my ex-wife."

Chu Sheng Mei was stunned for a moment. Then she remembered that the so-called ex-wife wasn't Chen Qiao Qiao, but the other woman with the surname Shi.

Speaking of which, his marriages were actually quite rough. One gave him a green hat, while the other was a troublemaker.

Although she and Du Zhuo Cheng seemed to be very harmonious, he abandoned her in the end and ended his life in such a tragic way. It made her have to doubt that the her previously assumed happiness was just her wishful thinking.

Qiao Zhen Min sensed that she was depressed because of his words and immediately come up with all kinds of jokes to make her happy.

Soon, the smile returned to Chu Sheng Mei's face again.

Shi Qin Xin, who was sitting at the other end, watched their laughter and her heart was like cut by a knife.

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A new semester had started again.

Little Dong Yun and the twins were all eight years old. Little Dong Yun and Xue An Xu were in the second grade.

The little bookworm, Qiao An Jie, skipped grades to fifth grade because he was too smart despite his age.

Recently, the school received a notice; saying a director from the capital's Municipal Education Department would come to inspect. Each school were told to arrange an event.

The directors of Yunlai Primary School were both excited and worried.

Excited as this was a rare opportunity to stand out.

If the capital's director give them a praise, the school and their future will have no worry in the future.

The worry part was what show were they going to do?

After the principal held countless meetings with the year heads and teachers. The final decision was a chorus.

Although the chorus event was a bit old-fashioned, it was stable win. All of them want to stand out at such an opportunity. But if something cropped up, they can easily cripple themselves and eventually become a joke in the education world.

The director were old fashioned and dare not innovate. Let alone the teachers, who had no status. They could only follow along with the arrangements.

So the event was decided. The next step was to choose the candidates for the chorus.

Firstly for a big chorus, one need to sing nicely. This was the most basic thing. If not, wouldn't singing like a duck and being out of tune be unpleasant?

In addition to those with good voices, it was also necessary to find a few good-looking people to act as facades. Good-looking ones were arranged in the front. This way, it will be pleasing to the eyes when the director watch.

After flipping through the selection, little Dong Yun and the twins were all selected.

Needless to say, there was no one in the whole town with a more sweeter voice than little Dong Yun's.

As for the twins, they ware responsible for looking pretty.

Everything was ready. However, something went wrong during rehearsal.

The reason was that little Dong Yun was selected as the lead singer, but the directors felt that little Dong Yun was a little unpleasing to look. Therefore, standing in the first row was a terrible sight.

Saying 'a little unpleasing' was being polite. To be honest, they thought little Dong Yun looked downright ugly!

Qiao's children were notoriously good-looking. Da Qiao was smart and good-looking. She had been a role model for parents to educate their children for so many years.

Dong Lin and the twins were also very good-looking. With fair skin and handsome features, they were a bit more delicate-looking than the children in the city.

When excluding the second branch, the other three children in first branch and Qiao Dong Wan were above average. But out of the whole family, little Dong Yun was the only exception.

Little Dong Yun's skin was very dark. Her eyes were small and her nose was flat. Her face wasn't good-looking. If she didn't look like her mom, everyone would definitely think that she was picked up.

In general, the lead singer stood in the most central position. However, little Dong Yun was arranged to the last row as a result of the year heads' countless discussion.

A prettier little girl was arranged as the lead singer and was requested to make a sound; just lip-synch.

When little Dong Yun found out, she protested on the spot: "I'm the lead singer but can't stand in the first row! And you want to make it look like my voice is made by someone else? Why"

The female teacher who led the team spoke, "As a student, you do whatever the teacher arranges for you. What's with all the why?"

Little Dong Yun wasn't frightened at all: "Only a puppet will do what others arrange it to do. I am human, I have thoughts and a brain I will not accept your arrangement, unless you tell me reasons!"

This was the first time the female teacher saw such a rebellious child. Her face flushed with anger: "You... Qiao Dong Yun, if you keep at this, then don't participate in the rehearsal!"

Little Dong Yun harrumphed from her nostrils: "Then I won't participate. You think I'm care? An Jie, An Xu, let's go!"

Qiao An Jie and Xue An Xu were also very dissatisfied with the teacher's arrangement for little Dong Yun.

Hearing little Dong Yun's call, the two of them left the team at once. The three of them left without looking back.

Furious, the female teacher's breath almost didn't come up and died on the spot!

The female teacher couldn't swallow this breath!

She felt that if she didn't teach little Dong Yun a lesson today, other students would definitely follow suit in the future.

So she turned around, rushed out of the classroom, ran to the office, and reported the matter to the year head.

After hearing this, the year head was also exasperated. He slapped the table with a bang: "Preposterous! This kind of student can expelled at once!"

Hearing this, the female teacher's chest puffed up. She felt that she had done a very right thing.

So the two of them rushed to the school gate with great arrogance and halted little Dong Yun and the twins, who were carrying schoolbags and about to head home.

Xue An Xu angrily uttered, "What are you doing?"

Before the year head could answer, little Dong Yun replied, "They must be trying to kidnap us and torture us. Let's go to the police!"

Year head:"……"

Female teacher: "..."

After little Dong Yun and the twins finished speaking, they slipped away from the year head's arm and hollered to call the police.

"Quick, stop them!"

The dean was so mad that he was about to have a heart attack!

If this really goes to the police, his career and reputation will be ruined!

He instructed the female teacher and the security guard to stop the three little things from Qiao Family.

Although the three moved quickly, they were only eight-year-olds after all. Soon, they were caught.

Little Dong Yun's face turned black and red with anger: "Let me go, or I'll tell my grandmother. She can beat you to the west sky with one punch!"

The year head's pig-headed face flushed red again with anger: "Outrageous! I'm going to teach you a lesson!"

After he finished speaking, he raised his hand high and was about to hit little Dong Yun on the head.

At this time, Da Qiao, who came to the school to pick up her younger siblings, appeared!

Da Qiao was about to explode: "Stop right there!"

"Elder Sister Da Qiao, help!" When little Dong Yun saw Elder Sister had arrived, she burst into tears.

The twins, who were caught by security guards, also cried.

Seeing her younger siblings being bullied, how could she calm down?

She dashed up, kicked off a security guard, and first rescued the twins who were closer to her.

Then she rushed up and punched the year head in the face!

The year head let out a pig scream!

But it wasn't over yet. Da Qiao lifted the year head up. Then she lowered her head and spoke to her younger siblings, "Go. To the police station!"

Like this, she easily carried the year head like carrying a boar and rushed frantically towards the police station with her three younger siblings.

Female teacher: "..."

Security guard:"……"

The year head's hair was fluttering in the wind as he screamed as if he was being raped: "You... let me go!"

Let go?

Impossible!

Da Qiao led her younger siblings to the police station in great fanfare.

The police at the police station were stunned when they saw this scene.

Da Qiao entered the police station, threw the person to the ground, pointed at the disheveled year head, and stated, "I want to report a case. He beat the students!"

The year head, whose hair was blown into a knots, clutched his nauseated chest, and defended in pants, "...I didn't!"

Little Dong Yun: "You did! You were going to hit me!"

The twins also nodded: "Yes! You, the female teacher, and the security guard caught us. If my elder sister hadn't come here, we would have been killed by you now!"

Year head:"…………"

The year head was trembling with anger. However, he wasn't afraid.

He felt that the people at the police station would definitely not listen to the few kids' nonsense. His nephew was a police officer at the police station. He would definitely not let him get into a mishap.

But when he knew that police station's chief was a god-relative of Qiao Family, he panicked.

This matter caused quite a commotion. Both the principal and the vice-principal were alarmed.

In order for Qiao Family to withdraw the report, they had to make various guarantees and concessions.

First, the year head, the female teacher, and the security guard were all fired. Second, Qiao Family's children were exempted from tuition fees until graduation.

In the end, little Dong Yun get to stand in the first row and sing.

The school's directors must nod in tears. The school was at fault in this matter. Once it get out of the school, it will be over.

Soon the capital's director's inspection day came. The chorus of Yunlai Primary School was very successful and won bursts of applause.

The day after the performance, a man in a suit appeared in front of Qiao's house.

The man introduced himself and said that his name was Ren Ke Zhong. He was the outreach director of the Capital's Choir who specializing in recruiting talents.

He felt that little Dong Yun's voice was very sweet. Like the sound of heaven. If she stayed in a small place, it would be a waste of her talent.

He hoped that Qiao Family would let him bring little Dong Yun to the choir in the capital.

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Chapter 113


That can't do!

She can't be beaten so easily. It was just looking better. Nothing special!

Dai Xiao Xue cheered herself up and pushed herself live up to expectations.

At this moment, Da Qiao seemed to sense her gaze. Da Qiao turned to look at her and smiled at her.

The winter sun shone in from the window and cast its ray on her. Her smile was pure and bright. Her eyelashes were long and dense, while her eyes were moist. This sight made her heart beat faster.

Dai Xiao Xue grasped her chest as her face flushed with agitation.

Ah, what a peerless little celestial!

How can she smile so beautifully? !

Seeing her like this, Da Qiao thought she was unwell. She walked over to her: "Are you alright?"

Dai Xiao Xue was overwhelmed with excitement: "I...I, I'm fine. Younger Sister Da Qiao, you look so pretty!"

Da Qiao didn't expect that her first sentence was to praise her. Still everyone liked to listen to compliments. She was no exception.

She pursed her lips and revealing two dimples, "Thank you for your compliment. You are also pretty!"

Dai Xiao Xue's neck went red from the praise: "Really? Do you really think I'm pretty?"

Da Qiao nodded.

Dai Xiao Xue had difficulty breathing and was close to fainting!

She was praised by celestial fairy ahhh!

On the other side, Huo Chi's gaze kept following Da Qiao. Seeing that she was getting closer tp Dai Xiao Xue, he frowned.

He didn't object to his mom helping her maternal family as long as they didn't gain an inch and push for a foot.

Dai Xiao Xue was lively and active. Her mouth was like a sparrow chirping all day long. Since she arrived, Huo's house had become more lively.

His mom and grandfather always disliked that the home being empty and unpopulated. The arrival of Dai Xiao Xue made up for this.

In this regard, he was very grateful to his younger cousin sister for bringing joy to the family. However, this cousin had a shortcoming; she was a little petty.

Huo Family liked Da Qiao dearly. And because of this, Dai Xiao Xue had said a lot of bitter words. Although those words weren't mean, he still didn't like them.

As he was worried that Dai Xiao Xue would say something unpleasant to Da Qiao at this moment, he quickly walked over.

Who knew that as soon as he walked over, he heard Dai Xiao Xue meekly say shyly: "Younger Sister Qiao, can I be friends with you?"

Huo Chi: ?

Da Qiao softly replied, "Of course you can."

Dai Xiao Xue was so moved that she was close to tears: "That's great! Younger Sister Da Qiao, I'll send you something delicious when I get back. By the way, what do you like to eat?"

Huo Chi: ? ?

This...it seemed a little different from what he thought.

Could this be her new method?

Huo Chi couldn't understand. So he coughed, "Xiao Xue, don't say Younger Sister Da Qiao. You are three or four months younger than Da Qiao."

Dai Xiao Xue expressed surprised when she heard this. Her eyes fell on Da Qiao's fair and tender face and remarked, "A pretty girl like you look young. Not like me, my skin is rough and yellow. I thought I'm a few years older than you!"

Huo Chi: ? ? ?

Even stepping on herself? ?

If this was her new method, it would be...overexerting herself?

Da Qiao pursed her lips into a smiled: "The skin can be nurtured. I think you are very cute."

Dai Xiao Xue fidgeted as she shyly chirped, "You are cuter!"

Huo Chi: "..."

Why did it feel like he was an extra?

Seeing that his younger cousin sister wasn't hostile to Da Qiao, Huo Chi gave up on the warning.

In this way, a new little tail appeared behind Da Qiao. What's more, it was a starry-eyed face-con little tail.

——

For the big meal, they had to move it to outside as inside couldn't fit everyone.

Together with Wei Family's two elders, there was a total of 31 people. They were divided between two tables for adults and two tables for children.

Today's dishes were bountiful. Now the state encouraged economic development, it was more convenient to buy things. Unlike before, where one was worried about neighbors finding out and they can't explain when cooking more meat.

Now, there was no fear. They can eat whatever they want and as much as they want. Completely free from getting reported by someone!

Qiao Family's big feast recipes include: braised prawns, saucy ribs, pot-packed meat, fresh bamboo shoots and chicken soup, large plate chicken, and steamed fish. The main was glutinous rice, eight treasures rice, and five-color prosperous dumplings.

Children and adults alike ate till their heart content.

Although the economy had improved in the past two years, culinary wasn't something one can have with money. The food at Qiao Family was more delicious than outside!

While eating dumplings, Da Qiao bit on something. She spat it out and grinned, "I got a copper coin!"

Seeing this, Wan Chun Ju's heart twisted.

In order to find the dumpling with a copper coin, she ate thirty dumplings in a row. Still, she didn't eat any with a coin!

She sneered, "Da Qiao is a very lucky child. However, there's a limit to one's blessings. If there's too many, some people may not be able to withstand it!"

As soon as these words fell, a voice resentfully sounded out: "This auntie, what do you mean by saying this? Elder Sister Da Qiao is so beautiful. Even if the whole world worth of blessing is concentrated on her, she can bear it!"

The person who was rainbow-licking was none other than the new fan girl, Dai Xiao Xue.

Da Qiao was a little embarrassed from Dai Xiao Xue.

Xiao Dong Yun nodded in agreement: "This elder sister is right. Elder Sister Da Qiao hold up any kind of fortune. Mom, don't be the ugly person making trouble. Just eat your dumplings!"

Wna Chun Ju: "..."

She almost vomited blood on the spot!

It was enough that outsiders retorted her. Now her apple of her eye daughter seconded it. She felt sad and vexed!

Qiao Hong Xia let out a chuckle: "I remember that when Dong Llin and Yi Ming were little, they competed for Da Qiao's fondness like black-eyed chickens. I didn't expect that after so many years, Da Qiao is still so popular!"

When Dong Lin and Yi Ming heard this, they looked at each other and blushed in embarrassment.

Both of them were currently in the period of voice change. That's why, their voice haven't been heard much all evening.

Dai Shu Fang nodded: "That's because Da Qiao is worthy of being liked. Not to mention children, even I, an adult, like her too!"

Qiao Yue Ming, Qiao Zhen Min, and others also echoed after hearing this.

These people had more or less been 'indebted' to Da Qiao. And aside from this, Da Qiao was pretty and smart younger generation. Her personality was soft and fluffy. Who wouldn't like her?

When Wan Chun Ju heard that everyone was praising Da Qiao, she became more and more fed up!

After the big meal, the adults gave the children lucky money. It was obvious that Da Qiao receive more money than her other siblings.

It seem no one found it strange anymore. Except jealous-eyed Wan Chun Ju, no one was dissatisfied.

As always, Wan Chun Ju's opinion had been ignored by everyone. Therefore, the atmosphere of this New Year's Eve was very warm.

During the wait for new year countdown, the children were playing cards as they laughed and joked. They even reached the topic of An Ping eating bee poo.

The others laughed when they heard it. An Ping was already numb from the laughter.

Fortunately, he was good-tempered. If someone else was laughed at like this by everyone, they would probably have been embarrassed and angry. At most, he would plead everyone to stop talking about it.

Who would have guessed that at this time, someone dropped something astounding: "Ah, what a coincidence. I've eaten poo too!"

Everyone: "..."

Thunderstruck, everyone's mind was in a mess. This kind of coincidence wasn't something to be happy about, right?

Still, Dai Xiao Xue had a surprised expression!

Hearing that she wasn't mocking him, An Ping suddenly felt that she was cute and straightforward. Completely different from other people!

Dai Xiao Xue continued to drop bombs: "When I was little, I was very curious about the taste of my own poo. So I dipped my fingers in it a little to try it. My mother happened to see me as I put it in my mouth!"

Everyone: "…………"

This topic had caused serious discomfort. Can you please not continue?

Speechless, Huo Chi stared at his younger cousin sister who was chattering non-stop.

Why didn't he find out that his younger cousin sister was this amusing before today?

Da Qiao noticed the crowd was shocked. Leaning toward her elder cousin sister, she giggled and whispered, "Why do I sense some excitement from Elder Cousin Brother when he sees Xiao Xue?"

Qiao Dong Ying glanced at her younger brother. Then she rolled her eyes at the ceiling: "Two clowns!"

In order to keep her from going on, everyone didn't respond to Dai Xiao Xue's words. However, there was someone who seemed to have met a fellow on same path.

This person was An Ping, who had also eaten poo. His bright eyes stared at Dai Xiao Xue: "What happen next? Did your mom beat you?"

Dai Xiao Xue shook her head and answered, "No, my mom said the child can still be kept after washing!"

An Ping looked relieved: "Of course can be kept. What's wrong with eating poo?"

Dai Xiao Xue nodded like a pecking chicken, "That's right. My elder brother kept disdaining me since he knew about me eating poo. But I don't think I'm dirty at all!"

Everyone: "..."

Should they just walk away and give the venue to these two?

Little Dong Yun opened her mouth and her sweet voice rang, "I think your mom should had beat you up so that you can have a complete childhood!"

The implication was that a childhood was incomplete without some beating and that naughty children should be beaten hard!

Everyone burst into laughter at these words.

——

Qiao Family's side was all fun and joy. While far at in Xiangjiang, it was gloomy at Huo's house.

After Wang Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer, her whole mental state collapsed.

Her temper was originally bad. But since she knew she was ill, it became worse!

She berated every day; at Huo Zheng Chen, at Dai Shu Fang, at Huo Chi. Even all the doctors and nurses in the hospital were cursed by her!

If it weren't for the money, she would have been swept out of the door long ago!

Huo Zheng Chen was running out of patience with her temper. However, he couldn't do anything to abandon her at this time. He had to swallow this anger.

Wang Anna didn't believe in Xiangjiang's doctor's level and insisted on returning to Country Mi for surgery.

But the doctor said that her current situation wasn't suitable for delay. And she may not be able to arrange surgery immediately once she get back to Country Mi. This will only delay the best treatment time.

Huo Zheng Chen had to persuade her to get treatment in Xiangjiang.

At first, Wang Anna was still clamoring to go back. Soon, she shut up. The cancer cells had spread very quickly in her body. Her breasts had begun to ooze out stinky fluid, while the lymph nodes in her armpits were terribly swollen. The blood coughed out and the bone pain symptoms were getting worse.

Her immune system was depleted so badly that even if she insisted on going back to County Mi, nothing could be done.

In the end, Wang Anna underwent surgery in Xiangjiang.

Her hair was all shaved and one of her breasts was cut off. After the operation, she touched the only side of her breast that was left. A hissing scream was let out at once.

"Heaven is not fair! Why did he do this to me!? What did I, Wang Anna, do wrong?"

"B*tch! That b*tch must have put a curse on me! I was fine before I saw her. She must have harmed me!"

"B*tch, still not satisfied with taking away all the property of our Huo Family. I won't let her off. Even if I die, I will drag her to hell with me!"

"You're sick because your health has deteriorated. What does this have to do with Shu Fang? Cancer is the presence of cancer cells in your body. Even if she have incredible ability, she can't put cancer cells into your body, alright?"

Huo Zheng Chen used to watch her scolding the sky and the earth. But now she blamed Dai Shu Fang for her own illness.

Seeing him have 'Dai Shu Fang' hanging on his mouth, Wang Anna's eyes became red with jealousy: "It's that b*tch who's harming me! Because I stole you! She can't accept it and got someone to curse me! I'm going to report her!"

Huo Zheng Chen: "..."

He felt that Wang Anna was simply sick in the mind!

She can even utter such nonsense.

Wang Anna became even more stimulated by his gaze of looking at 'mentally retarded': "What? You can't bear it? You feel heart ache, don't you? I know you can't forget her in your heart. You b*stard, if you couldn't forget her in the first place, why did you choose to be with me?"

Huo Zheng Chen only felt mentally tired for a while: "You have a good rest. I will bring the children to see you tomorrow."

Today was New Year's Eve. It was supposed to be a family get-together day. However, Huo Family was in chaos.

He didn't want to stay in this home for a moment!

After saying that, he turned and left.

Wang Anna blushed with anger: "Huo Zheng Chen, stop right there! You tortoise b*stard, come back here! I'm going to curse you. Curse you all to die!"

After distancing himself far from the ward, Huo Zheng Chen could still hear Wang Anna's swearing.

He let out a deep breath. His appearance looked five or six years older than before.

Such a life was something he had never imagined.

He didn't know if he made a mistake when he decided to go back to here to find his relatives. He didn't want to disappoint everyone, but in the end everyone blamed him!

He was like the Eight Precepts in the mirror - every step was wrong!

——

Qiao Dong He was twenty-one after the new year. If she had been in the village, she would had already been married and had children.

She and Luo Jun Liang confirmed their relationship during their sophomores. Now that they have been together for two years, Luo Family intend to bring the relationship between the two children to the next level.

On the second day of the new year, Luo Jun Liang brought his parents to Qiao's house with a lot of things.

Luo Qing was a little embarrassed when he saw Qiao Zhen Min. But he wasn't one to be fidgety. He apologized to Qiao Zhen Min in person.

Qiao Zhen Min waved his hand. He expressed that he had long forgotten that little matter and told him to not care about it.

The purpose of Luo Family's visit was very clear; getting Luo Jun Liang and Qiao Dong He engaged.

Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan asked Qiao Dong He what her thoughts were and had discussed with her parents. Finally, they decided to get engaged first. Once both children get admitted to graduate school, they'll then hold a banquet .

Both Qiao Dong He and Luo Jun Liang want to develop in the capital in the future. They have decided to apply for postgraduate studies in the capital and will start a family in the capital in the future.

Although Luo Family wanted to hold the wedding now and get the marriage certificate, they can't forced it since the female side already gave an explanation.

So, Qiao Dong He and Luo Jun Liang got engaged before returning to the capital for studies.

——

A year later, Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min brothers made a decision. They decided to resign from the food factory and go out on their own.

In recent years, due to the development of the private sector, the economy of the food factory had deteriorated day by day.

Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min brothers had long wanted to resign, but at that time the factory manager refused to let them go. Because being indebted to the factory manager in the past few years, they had to agree to the factory manager's request and continue working in the factory for a few more years.

Now that the efficiency of the factory was getting worse and Qiao Family's economy was getting better and better, they can't delay any longer.

They wanted to take advantage of this early wind to expand their business.

The factory manager knew that he couldn't keep them. So he let them go.

After Qiao Zhen Jun resigned, he decided to continue to expand the family's grocery store. Most important thing was to expand the grocery store's products.

In the past, the grocery store only sold snacks and some things like firewood, rice, oil, salt, etc. These were small profit. No matter how good the business was, they couldn’t make much money.

He wanted to open a grocery store that sells everything; food and clothing. As long as one want it, the grocery store will sell it!

In fact, this was the prototype of the future supermarket.

Qiao Zhen Min thought his second elder brother's idea was a good idea. However, he didn't want to continue working with his second elder brother this time.

Brothers got to clearly settle accounts. Once the business expands, it was best to separate. If not, it will affect the brotherhood sooner or later.

Besides, nowadays the country was vigorously developing the economy. There were profitable projects everywhere. There was no need for the brothers to keep their eyes on one place.

He wanted to start a transportation company with two other friends.

Nowadays, there was a huge gap in freight between north and south. There were very few freight companies. If he can seize the market before others find business opportunities, then he can gain a firm foothold in transportation industry!

But to get into transportation, he had to buy vehicles first. Four large trucks needed a lot of money. He decided to take the funds from the grocery store and sell his house.

Even like this, the money was still not enough. The family's money was used to buy a house, so he had no plans to borrow from his parents.

Just when he was at a loss, Chu Sheng Mei came.

Qiao Zhen Min plunged into the bathroom in a flash and used hair wax to smooth his hair.

He turned around in front of the mirror and felt that he was very handsome in the mirror!

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Chapter 112


An Ping's mouth twitched even more: "..."

Qiao Dong Ying walked in. She had a puzzled expression when she heard this. Once she knew what happened, she burst into tears from laughter.

After laughing, she didn't forget to reveal the scar, "I say An Ping, when you were young, you wanted to eat those stinky thing, I couldn't bother to govern you. After all, the family was too poor at that time. Now the family is getting better day by day. Why are you still eating poo?"

An Ping's expression collapsed. He almost cried: "...Second Elder Sister, before today, who knew it was poo! When I was small, Mom told me that it was nectar and it nourishes the body more than the honey in the honeycomb. How could I waste such a nourishing thing?"

Everyone: "..."

So ...he fell into a pit dug by his mom?

In the end, they couldn't help but feel some sympathy for him. They also took the remaining bee poo left in his hand to study.

After some research, little Dong Yun looked at him like he was mentally retarded: "Elder Brother, even if Mom told you that it is nectar, can't you smell that there is no flower fragrance on it? Even if you have an accident with your nose, the book said bee poo taste salty. Is there something wrong with your sense of taste?"

An Ping: "…………"

Now, he didn't know how to explain that he really didn't like eating poo!

When it was time for dinner in the evening, little Dong Yun brought this up at the dinner table.

After listening to this, everyone's expressions were a bit indescribable. Obviously, An Ping wasn't the only one who had eaten bee poo before.

Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui both blushed. They stared at the table with their eyes slightly lowered without speaking.

However, Qiao Zhen Guo didn't care. He foolishly laughed: "Hahaha, it turned out to be poo. If I knew I wouldn't have fought with Second Younger Brother over it when we were small!"

Qiao Zhen Jun: "..."

Da Qiao almost burst out laughing when she saw her dad's face turning red.

Wan Chun Ju mumbled with a shocked expression: "The color is so golden, how could it be poo?"

Qiao Dong Ying spoke, "Mom, sometimes human poo is golden."

Everyone: "..."

Wan Chun Ju looked at her son with an apologetic expression: "An Ping, Mom is sorry, Mom thought it was nourishment. I even secretly stashed it for you to eat alone."

An Ping: "......"
Please stop speaking qaq.

Little Dong Yun made another shocking remark: "It turns out that it's true that parents raised their children through poo and pee. Elder Brother, you were fed big with poo."

"Pfft-"

The crowd couldn't help but laugh.

Da Qiao pursed her lips and smiled. She reached out and rubbed little Dong Yun's head as she pondered how little sister's mouth was really powerful.

——

Qiao Zhen Min brought his daughter Qiao Dong Wan to Chu Family.

Seeing Chu Sheng Mei who was taken back to her maternal house to recuperate, both of them were a little shocked.

When they met Chu Sheng Mei two years ago, she was nothing like now.

At that time, her face was ruddy, her figure was plump. Her eyes was filled sparks of life. At first glance, she looked like a little woman who lived a comfortable life.

But now she was so thin that she was almost out of shape. It was not an exaggeration to describe her as a skeleton. Her cheeks were sunken. While her formerly dark and shiny hair had long since lost its luster. What's more, there seem be signs of baldness.

When they went in, she didn't seem to notice. Or she did, but didn't care.

She sat on the chair, staring at the ground in a daze. Her eyes filled with emptiness and sadness. It one's heart ache.

Qiao Dong Wan walked over and sat beside her. Her hand gently clasped hers and called out, "Aunt Sheng Mei, I'm little Wan-er. My dad and I are here to see you."

Back then, she was taken away by old woman Hua. If she hadn't met Chu Family, she would most likely be dead now. The kindness of Chu Family to her will forever be in her heart for the rest of her life.

And over the years, Chu Family had really treated her as their daughter. Even when her godparents gave birth to a son and a daughter, they never forgot to gift her a share of whatever they bought.

Now that Chu Family encounters this matter, she was more anxious than anyone else.

Chu Sheng Mei hadn't yet reached the state of self-isolation. Just her current state of mind was despair. So she had lost interest in many things.

But now Qiao Dong Wan talking to herself, she still squeezed a forced smile in response: "...Don't worry, Dong Wan. Aunt Sheng Mei is fine."

When this was said, the people present didn't believe it.

Chu Tian Bai sighed and walked out of his younger sister's room with Qiao Zhen Min.

Qiao Zhen Min said, "It is better for the doer to undo what he has done. I think it's take action from Du Zhuo Cheng's side on this matter!"

Speaking of Du Zhuo Cheng, Chu Tian Bai had a gnashing expression on his face: "That lad, he walked away cleanly. If I had known that he was such an irresponsible person, I would never have let Sheng Mei marry him! "

Qiao Zhen Min frowned and spoke, "Elder Brother Chu, don't blame me for thinking the worst. How could such a person commit suicide out of the blue in such a tragic way. Have you...have you investigated it in private?"

These days, there were a lot of secret agents hidden within the ordinary people. Before they were discovered, they may be no different from ordinary people.

They may be students. They may be aunties who sell breakfast. Or even cadres in some important positions.

These people did things that were devoid of conscience. At the same time, they were walking on the edge of a knife every day. If they were a little careless, they will be cut by the knife.

He felt that Du Zhuo Cheng's behavior of lying on the rails was too bizarre and overly heroic. If it were him, he wouldn't choose this method even if he was despairing. So he suspected that he was killed by someone else!

Chu Tian Bai understood what he meant in seconds: "As soon as this happened, I immediately asked someone to help investigate it. So far nothing has been found."

Fortunately, there was nothing out of ordinary. If Du Zhuo Cheng was really a spy, they will definitely be affected even if they were in the dark!

Qiao Zhen Min breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "It's best that it's like that!"

However, this bring them back to the starting point. Why did he commit suicide?

Many people who chose to end their lives did it due to being unable to survive anymore. Either life was too bitter or received a hard hit.

Du Zhuo Cheng's marriage was harmonious. His work was smooth sailing. There was no burden from his parents and family's side, Why can't he think it through?

Suddenly, he suddenly remembered what happened a good few years ago and frowned at once.

Chu Tian Bai noticed his expression change and asked, "What's wrong?"

Qiao Zhen Min told him about the death of Fang You Rou from drowning eight years ago. And then he said, "I don't know if it's my imagination. I always feel that he didn't have much will to live at that time."

Ordinary people would lament how unfortunate it was when they witness other people's accidents. But at that time, he remembered Du Zhuo Cheng saying something.

He said that death was a kind of relief and it took courage to live. He remembered that he was stunned when he heard this.

It was just that the two of them weren't familiar with each other at the time. It was the other party's first time to Qiao's house as a guest. After that, he changed the topic and didn't take it to heart. Now that he recalled it, maybe there were hints from that time.

After Chu Tian Bai heard these words, fury deepened within his eyes: "Since he wants to die, why didn't he die sooner? Why did he still marry, have children, and harm others?"

Qiao Zhen Min couldn't answer him.

He really didn't know how to answer. Even if Du Zhuo Cheng wanted to commit suicide at that time, everyone still couldn't understand why he wanted to commit suicide.

This matter was like a headless case. There was no answer.

But those who were alive must continue to live.

——

Qiao Zhen Min and Qiao Dong Wan stayed at Chu's house for three days. During these three days, Qiao Dong Wan accompanied Chu Sheng Mei almost every day.

Qiao Dong Wan's temperament was very cold, but in front of her family and relatives who she carde about, she was as warm as a kind little angel.

She restrained her dislike of social interaction and tried to find a way to tell Chu Sheng Mei jokes and read poems to her every day.

Still, the effect was unsatisfactory.

Chu Sheng Mei's health was getting worse and worse. She spoke less and less each day. Everyone was very worried when they saw her situation. However, they didn't know what to do.

On the third night.

After everyone fell asleep, Chu Sheng Mei suddenly sat up from the bed and quietly climbed out of the bed.

Qiao Dong Wan, who was sleeping with her, didn't notice it.

Chu Sheng Mei put on her clothes and silently slipped out the door.

The night was calm like water, while the sky was dotted with stars; giving such a snowy night a bit of a mysterious color.

It was zero degrees outside. Although it wasn't cold to the point of icy, it was enough to make people shivered all over.

Chu Sheng Mei didn't seemed to be aware of it.

She walked out of the yard and stepped on the snow to the east.

After she left the yard, another figure followed and walked out.

She didn't know how long she had walked, but Chu Sheng Mei finally came to the place that occupied her mind all these days - the railroad tracks.

This wasn't the place where Du Zhuo Cheng committed suicide. Because of the mishap, that section of the road was now guarded. Still the railroad tracks were connected.

She walked along the rail for a long time. Her expression sad and her brows furrowed.

The day of Du Zhuo Cheng's mishap was his twenty-eighth birthday. Before he went to work, she smilingly arranged his clothes for him and told him to come back early in the evening as she would prepare a table of his favorite food for him.

At that time, he didn't display any abnormality. He lowered his head and pecked her, "It will hard on you in the future."

At that time, she was immersed in happiness and didn't find anything unusual in this sentence.

Most people would say 'it's hard on you' at such a time. Not hard on you in the future. It can be seen that when he said this at the time, he was prepared to not come back.

But why would he do this?

Was there something wrong with her?

If she didn't do well, he can say it. She could change!

Even if he didn't love her anymore, he can file for a divorce. No matter how sad she would, she would rather choose to let him go and want him to live well when compared with his life.

Chu Sheng Mei's mind was thinking to the point of explosion. But she still couldn't figure out why.

Suddenly, she laid down on the rail. Her eyes stared at the quiet and mighty night sky. Two lines of tears flowed down.

After a while, she heard the chirping of a train in the distance. She slowly closed her eyes.

At this moment, a figure jumped up like lightning and carried her!

Startled, Chu Sheng Mei opened her eyes abruptly and saw that the person holding her was none other than Qiao Dong Wan's dad, Qiao Zhen Min.

Qiao Zhen Min carried her away from the track with a cold face. Shortly after they left, the train roared.

Chu Sheng Mei struggled: "Let me go!"

Qiao Zhen Min stated with a stern face, "Have you ever thought about your family or your daughter when you do this? Your daughter is only four years old this year. She has already lost her dad. If she lose her mom too, what do you want her to think?"

Hearing him mentioning her daughter, Chu Sheng Mei instantly collapsed and cried: "I don't want to either, but I really don't understand. Why he did he do this? Is it because I did something wrong? Is that why he punished me in this way?"

Qiao Zhen Min responded: "If you don't understand, then don't think about it. In life, how can you make sense of everything?"

Chu Sheng Mei shook her head: "You don't understand!"

Qiao Zhen Min spoke: "How do you know that I don't understand? When my first wife betrayed me to be with another man and wanted me to raise children for them, it didn't make sense to me. I felt that I was an alright husband even if wasn't to the point of being obedient to her every words. Why did she do this to me? I don't get it. I still don't understand to this day!"

Being cuckolded was a man's most humiliating pain.

After this incident, neither Qiao Family nor Chu Family would mention this matter in front of him.

Even if it was the same topic, they would try to avoid talking about it. Now, seeing him suddenly revealing his scars, Chu Sheng Mei was stunned.

Qiao Zhen Min continued: "When I married my second wife, I told her that I hoped she would accept little Wan-er and treat her as her own daughter. She readily promised. Then? What did she do?"

"She was pushed down by her ex-husband and caused a miscarriage. She put the blame on little Wan-er. If little Wan-er hadn't slip out the truth, this crime would have been pinned on little Wan-er for the rest of her life! At that time, I had the same feeling. I don't understand why she suddenly became so unfamiliar. I don't get why she treated a child like this!"

"But if I were to be fixate on those things, I can forget about living long ago! If you can't make sense of Du Zhuo Cheng's suicide, don't then. His action isn't your fault. It's his own problem. You shouldn't put all the responsibility on your own shoulder! Also, do you want your daughter to commit suicide here when she grow up after having both parents dead by the rails?"

Hearing the last sentence, Chu Sheng Mei's heart trembled: "No! No! I don't want Little Mi Bao to do that..."

Little Mi Bao was her and Du Zhuo Cheng's precious treasure. She was so fluffy and cute. The most caring little padded jacket. Every time she softly say 'Mommy, I love you', her heart will melt.

It was she who went crazy!

Because of her husband's death, she entered a dead end. She was bent on figuring out why he did it and whether she was doing something wrong.

She came here tonight just to find out what her husband was thinking at the time.

But when she did all this, she never thought about her daughter. She was a selfish mother!

Chu Sheng Mei laid in Qiao Zhen Min's arms and bitterly sobbed.

Qiao Zhen Min held her without moving.

But after half an hour had passed, Chu Sheng Mei still hadn't finished crying. This couldn't do.

In the end, he couldn't help but move his numb arm. With this movement, he 'woke up' Chu Sheng Mei.

Chu Sheng Mei raised her head. A trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, "Elder Brother Zhen Min, you...you let me down. I'm fine."

Only then, Qiao Zhen Min stiffly put her on the ground. Afterward, he massaged his numb arm with the other hand.

Seeing his action, Chu Sheng Mei became even more embarrassed: "I'm sorry... Would you like me to massage for you?"

Qiao Zhen Min shook his head: "No! While you, are you really okay?"

Chu Sheng Mei tucked her messy hair behind her ears and nodded, "I'm fine. Although I still don't get it, I won't do such stupid things again in the future!"

Qiao Zhen Min gave her a doubtful gaze, obviously not believing her words.

Chu Sheng Mei anxiously spoke: "It's true. Even if I don't think about myself or my family, I have to think about my little Mi Bao! You are right. I, an adult, couldn't bear Zhuo Cheng's action. If I do the same, how can my daughter bear it when she grow up and think of us?"

She was very fortunate that Qiao Zhen Min rescued her in time!

Seeing that her eyes were no longer as empty as before, Qiao Zhen Min nodded, "It's good that you can think like this. Don't be so impulsive in doing things in the future. Think more about other people."

After speaking, he felt that what he said was a bit blunt and overboard.

Although Qiao Family and Chu Family have a good relationship, he and Chu Sheng Mei weren't close because of the difference between men and women.

He was about to open his mouth to ease things when he saw Chu Sheng Mei nod her head and respond: "Elder Brother Zhen Min, you're right. I won't be so impulsive in the future."

She looked so obedient like a pupil who did something wrong in front of the teacher.

In the darkness of the night, the silver-white moonlight shone on them. Qiao Zhen Min's heart suddenly jumped wildly.

A gust of cold wind came. He shuddered and recovered: "Let's go. Let's go back."

Chu Sheng Mei nodded and she followed behind him. The two walked towards Chu's house step by step.

The rest of Chu Family didn't know that Chu Sheng Mei went out in the middle of the night, let alone that she wanted to commit suicide.

Qiao Zhen Min didn't mention this to anyone either.

Chu Sheng Mei was very moved by his behavior of keeping her secret.

Because the New Year was coming, Qiao Zhen Min took Qiao Dong Wan back to Qiao's house now Chu Sheng Mei was getting better.

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This New Year, Qiao Family was very lively.

Not only Qiao Yue Ming brought a family of four, but Qiao Hong Xia's family of five returned from the army.

Besides them, Huo Family also came to celebrate the New Year with them.

Fortunately, Qiao Family bought a new house in the past two years. If not, they won't be able to fit so many people.

This time, Dai Xiao Xue, Dai Shu Fang's own niece, came with Huo Family.

When Huo Family met with misfortune, Dai family, as capitalists, were all driven to the farm. The family was scattered all over the place and did not get in touch until after they were vindicated.

Because Dai Shu Fang got money from Huo Zheng Chen, she became rich all of a sudden. While most of Dai Family's property couldn't be recovered, the house they lived in was.

In this way, Dai Shu Fang became the number one person to butter up to in her maternal family.

Dai Shu Fang wasn't a bun or a holy mother when it came to her maternal family. As long as they were hard-working people, she will help as long as she can.

If she encountered those who want to take advantage of their Huo Family, she won't even give them a glimpse. Simply shove them out of the house.

Dai Xiao Xue was her elder brother's daughter. She was the same age as Da Qiao. She seemed well-behaved and looked somewhat similar to her when she was young. So she brought her niece to Huo Family to take care of her a few months ago.

She originally didn't want to bring her niece to Qiao's house. But in the end she couldn't win against her coquettish plead.

Qiao Family had a good relationship with the Huo family, so it was naturally no problem to bring one more person over.

Right at this moment, Dai Xiao Xue was staring at everyone's favorite Da Qiao. Her eyes were red with jealousy, like a red-eyed rabbit.

Before she came, she knew that there was someone called Da Qiao. Not because her aunt just talked about Da Qiao every day, but also her elder cousin brother and Grandpa Huo. They felt uncomfortable if they didn't mention her a few times each day.

There was also a room in Huo's house that was specially prepared for Da Qiao. It was filled with all kinds of beautiful clothes. When she suggested wearing the clothes inside, her elder cousin brother mercilessly refused.

She was furious at the time!

She was his younger cousin sister. What was that Da Qiao? He would rather be nice to an outsider than to be nice to her!

His brain was in water!

Later, the longer she stayed at Huo's house, the more she knew and the more jealous she became.

This time, she insisted on coming, just to see how sacred this Da Qiao was!

She originally thought there was limit to a country girl's beauty.

Even if she looked beautiful, her temperament must be very old fashioned!

But right now, her heart's self-righteousness had collapsed at the sight of a fair, beautiful, long-legged girl in front of her.

The girl in front of her was not only good-looking, but also have an excellent aura. Even if she stands there and not move or smile, everyone's eyes can't help but be attracted to her.

She was like a sparkling pearl that makes people want to take care of her in the palm of their hand.

Dai Xiao Xue clenched her fists tightly as her lips were bitten white.

Why was she so good looking?!

Infuriating!

As long as she look a little ugly or have a crude aura, she can justifiably hate her!

She had never be able to resist good-looking people!

Dai Xiao Xue, who was max appearance-con, gritted her teeth and stared at Da Qiao with countless beasts roaring in her heart.

How could she hate such a beautiful little celestial?

How vexing!

The author has something to say: Dai Xiao Xue before coming to Qiao's house: I'm here to be a vicious supporting character!

Dai Xiao Xue after coming to Qiao's house: I think I want to be a licking dog...

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ESWHYMY 45

Chapter 45. Sell fish


Early the next morning, when the three women head to the field, they deliberately detour to the door of Su Family's house. Each carried half a basket of potatoes, cabbage, and the likes. They stood at the door of Su Family's house and looked at each other. They somewhat didn't dare to knock on the door.

The three of them were still hesitating when the courtyard door was opened from the inside. It turned out to be You Yin and You Zhu coming out to go wash clothes by the river. Seeing three aunties standing at the door, the two hurriedly put down the wooden barrel which was carried by a pole and defensively eyed the three: "Who are you?"

"You are You Jin's younger sister, right? You Jin gave us fish yesterday. Our farming family don't have much, so we send you some fruit and vegetable. At least, it's something to eat. Are your adults home?" Among, the leading woman smilingly asked.

As soon as they heard that they were there to send stuff to their family, the two of them nicely greeted the other. Only then You Zhu turned around and sought You Jin to come out. As soon as You Jin heard that the three women from yesterday had brought things to their house, she wiped her hands and hurried out: "Auntie Ge, what are you doing? I didn't give you fish for your family's things!"

The leading woman called Auntie Ge jollily replied, "I know you don't aim for these things. Although we are poor people, we aren't people who like to take advantage. Consider it as us giving some thoughts toward your housewarming."
The other two nodded and seconded her. Seeing that she couldn't refuse, she reluctantly took the things sent by the three of them. Then she invited the three of them into the room for a drink.

The three of them stood at the door and glanced at the desolate yard that had been cleaned up. They were still a little scared and all shook their heads: "We still have to go to the field. Next time."
Afterward, they hurriedly turning away with their empty basket.

You Yin sisters looked at the potatoes, cabbage, and pumpkins that had fill their back basket and happily remarked, "Elder sister, this enough for our family to eat for a good few days, right?" Su Family's food were all bought right now. These sent by the aunties were enough for them to eat for a few days. A lot of money was save!

You Zhu's thought was how the three fishes exchanged a basket of pumpkin and grains. Doesn't this mean it be exchanged for something else? So she suggested to You Jin: "Eldest Sister, why don't we use fish to exchange some food with the villagers?"

If You Zhu hadn't mentioned it, it would never come across You Jin's mind. Now she heard it, she had the idea of ​​selling fish: "It's the three aunties' kind intention if they are willing to give us vegetables. However, if we directly knock on the door to exchange it, we will look a little petty. What will people think if we give three aunts without wanting anything in return and when we want something for them?”
After a pause, she continued, “But You Zhu, what you said makes sense. Although it's not easy for us to sell in the village, we can sell it in Luohe Prefecture!"

Originally, she was a little unhappy about Eldest Sister's rejection. But when she heard that it could be sold in the city, You Zhu's eyes immediately lit up a bit: "It can be sold more expensively if sold in the city!"
This way, earn more money and buy more food!

Looking at You Zhu's money-loving expression, You Jin laughed: "Look at your only-have-eyes-for-money look. Okay, hurry along with your second elder sister to do the laundry. I'll go fishing after I tidy up the house. Let’s see if we can catch enough to sell in the city tomorrow.”
Now Mrs. Su was in postal-natal confinement, the family was managed by You Jin alone. There were a lot of things to worry about. But making money was the top priority.

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There were no fishermen who specialize in fishing in Wuliqiao Village. The fish in the river were also fat. You Jin sat under the old locust tree on the river base for a day. Her harvest was a lot more than yesterday; 19 kinds of fish in total. Among them, five were big fish weighing nearly three jins. The small ones were half a jin.

With a heavy wooden bucket, she returned home. The younger sisters saw the bucketful of fishes and were all overjoyed:
"There are so many fish!"
"Can we eat fish again tonight!"
"Can it be exchanged for a good bit of money?"
Rowdily, everyone overlapped each other.

You Jin smiled and said, "Tonight we are still eating the fishes we caught yesterday. These can't be eaten as these will be exchanged for money in the city! After the money is exchanged, Eldest Sister will buy meat for you. "
As soon as they heard that they could eat meat again, the little ones were over the moon. They clapped their hands and cheered.

Mrs. Su, who was holding the baby at the side, smiled and shook her head. She lightly chastised: "You ah! Everyone else save the money first. While you. Before you get the money, you think about how to spend it."
Mrs. Su can't be blamed. Currently, there were so many children in the family to support now. If there was no money around, it was really won't do.

However, You Jin couldn't agree with Mrs. Su's opinion: "Mother, the money earned is used to spend. Though us older ones are fine, the younger sisters are all growing and you have to breastfeed little Eighth and Kang-er. How can not eating full do?”
Su Family's children have been malnourished for a long time. They all looked like vegetable-colored. You Jin took this into account and thought of ways to find food for the several younger sisters. Any amount of nourishment was still something.

Mrs. Su knew the several children have suffered a lot, but when she was in Yue's house, she was unable to protect herself. How can she protect this many of them? Now that they have finally left Yue Family, they lived a comfortable life for a few days now. This was due to You Jin alone. Thinking of this, Mrs. Su felt that she should not intervene so much: "You Jin, among Mother's children, you are the most sensible and capable. From now on, Mother will leave you be As long as you think it is feasible, you can do it."
Since she can't help her daughter, she got to try her best not to hold her back!

Seeing that Mrs. Su's sincerity, You Jin was also delighted and said, "Everyone in our family is doing wonderful. As long as we unite as one, we will have a good life!"
You Yin sisters deeply agree with Eldest Sister's word. Each and every nodded like a chick pecking at rice. Everyone believed that their life would get better and better. After all, wasn't it much better now than before?

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In the early morning of the next day, You Jin and You Yin carried the wooden barrel full of fish along the Wuliqiao River to the edge of the official road with carrying pole. After waiting quarter of an hour, they caught an ox cart that do ride share. It cost three wens. The two sisters boarded the ox cart with a barrel of fish and went to Luohe Prefecture.

In addition to Su Family's sisters, there were also many women from nearby villages who went to Luohe Prefecture for the market on the ox cart. In fact, Luohe Prefecture didn't have a fixed market day. Because it was a relatively large town, there were people coming and going every day in the market area. On top of that, there were many people in the city. That's why there were many people from nearby who went to sell vegetables in the city nearby. .

The ox cart reached to the south gate of the city and the sisters got off the ox cart. They paid an entry fee of two wens before they jointly carried the heavy wooden barrel into the city. Afterward, they made way to the West Market, where vegetables and meat were sold.

When You Jin and You Yin arrived, it was pretty late. Most of the stalls in the West Market were occupied. The sisters searched for a while before they found an empty space near a woman who was selling vegetables. The two people put down the wooden barrel from their aching shoulders. As soon as the two of them put down the wooden barrels, a young wife with a vegetable basket came over and asked, "Little girl, how do you sell this fish?"

Seeing a guest, You Jin enthusiastically smiled: "Young Madam, our fish is 70 wen for the big fish and 20 wen for the small one We got both big and small. What size would you like?"

"Seventy wen? So expensive?" The young wife looked at the full bucket of fish with a little disdain: "People sell pork for only twenty-eight wen a jin. Your fish is almost more expensive than pork."

You Jin reached out and fished out a red-tailed carp weighing about four jins from the water in the wooden barrel. The carp was struggling in You Jin's hands. Its scales were sparkling in the sunlight: "Look, Young Madam, this fish is at least four jins. Seventy wen isn't really expensive! This lively fish is fresh from the water. How delicious it'll be once you go back to stew or fry it!"

Seeing that the big carp was indeed alive, the young wife's heart was moved when she recalled her husband, who was studying at home, talking about drinking fish soup a few days ago: "I don't want such a big one. Find me two crucian carp then!"
It was said that the crucian carp stew was the most nourishing for the body. Her husband had been hard at study. It was a good idea to drink some fish soup to nourish the body.

You Jin swiftly took the rattan that was woven by the family last night from You Yin and quickly fished out two half-jin crucian carp from the water: "Young Madam, what do you think about these two? How about twenty-five wen altogether?"
Seeing her nodding, You Jin threaded the rattan through the cheeks. Two wagging crucian carp entered the yougn wife's hand. After accepting the twenty-five wens, You Jin respectfully sent off the young wife.

You Yin, who was afraid to speak out, didn't expect to sell two fish so quickly and earned twenty-five wen. She was very excited: "Eldest Sister, this fish can really sell for moeny!"

You Jin grinningly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the price she set wasn't too expensive. The spending power of Luohe Prefecture must be much stronger than that of Liutun Town's. These fishes will definitely be sold out today. Jollily, she spoke, "Once the fish are sold out, let's buy a few chicks to raise. When they grow up, they can lay eggs for you to eat."
Anyway, there was large enough space at home now. Since they can't afford piglets, Raising a dozen chickens was a good option.

Most of the people who come to buy vegetables in the morning were people who lived in the city. It was currently March, the freshest season for eating fish. Therefore, the fish brought out by the sisters only took an hour before they were all sold out. Seeing Eldest Sister sold the last big carp for sixty-five wens, You Yin gained a new understanding of how rich the people of Luohe Prefecture were: "Eldest Sister, these sold too well, right? If we come to sell fish every day, wouldn't we be able to earn a lot of money?"

You Jin cautiously stuffed all the money she got into the closest place to her chest and hid it. After all, the two of them were still young. Although there were officers and soldiers patrolling the city, it would be troublesome if they were targeted by ganef. Hearing what You Yin said, You Jin smiled: "The fish in the Wuliqiao River doesn't appear when you want it to. Besides, since we can fish and sell it, why can't others?"
They were able to earn some money from these fish was because they were lucky enough to catch so many fish. But once the word spreads, would the people in Wuliqiao Village be fools. Won’t they know how to fish for money?

Hearing what Eldest Sister's words, the originally high-spirited You Yin felt a little disappointed: "The won't we have no way to make money again?"
She felt a little annoyed and found herself a little unsatisfactory. Eldest Sister have to worry about everything at home and she herself can't help at all.

You Jin poured out all the remaining water in the wooden barrel, patted You Yin on the shoulder and assured, "Don't worry. Let me worry about making money. You have to help Mother and me take care of the little ones at home! Let's go. We'll buy chicks first. Then buy some meat and go back."
After hearing what she said, You Yin felt that she have a role. She happily nodded: "En!"

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