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CHAPTER 21: LET'S SAVE MOTHER!
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"Mother, look! They actually still have such a big steamed bun. Our family can hardly even eat. We don't even know where this steamed bun came from."
Luo-shi said in a weird tone, but her eyes continued to stare at the white steamed bun in front of her.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaoshan immediately went forward as he glanced at the white steamed bun, then looked at Wang-shi.
"Eldest Sister-in-Law was asking you. Who gave you this steamed bun?"
Wang-shi immediately frowned with a pitiful look on her face. Her heart was also somewhat flustered.
She definitely can't tell that it was from Xiaoye. Moreover, if Xiaoye really wanted to change now, but was tossed by her mother again, Wang-shi really couldn't think of the consequences.
Having this in mind, Wang-shi's hands were entangled vigorously and she didn't know what to do.
At this time, Xiaoya took a step forward and said: "Grandma, this bun was given by Uncle Li Zheng. He said that he saw Mother was in poor health and he had food at home, so he let me bring this back to cushion Mother's stomach."
As she spoke, Xiaoya tightened her palms with a guilty conscience.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoshan nodded.
"It turned out that it was given by Uncle Li Zheng."
He believed it, but Sun-shi and Luo-shi weren't that simple.
Sun-shi immediately took another big bite of the bun. She said as she chewed: "Li Zheng? I'm afraid you're muddling me. How could Li Zheng be so kind as to give you such a big steamed bun?"
"Exactly!" Luo-shi immediately echoed, but seeing that Sun-shi was almost done eating the steamed bun, she started to worry in her heart.
But according to Sun-shi's personality, if she wants this old woman to give her a mouthful of steamed bun, it was definitely impossible.
Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly saw her son, Huzi, walking in the yard and she got excited.
Turning around, she called out, "Huzi, your Second Uncle has something delicious to eat. Why aren't you rushing over?"
After she finished speaking, Luo-shi immediately looked at Sun-shi.
"Mother, I think that Second Sister-in-Law secretly bought this steamed bun for herself."
At this moment, Huzi, who was shaking his chubby belly, also ran over. As soon as he entered, he stretched his neck and sniffed around.
"Mother, where's the delicious food?"
After saying that, Huzi saw the white steamed bun in Sun-shi's hands and immediately rushed over.
"Grandma, why are you not giving good food to your grandson?"
Seeing Huzi's aggrieved look, how could Sun-shi not feel anything? Immediately, she felt her heart ache.
"Here, take it."
She then gave the steamed bun in her hands to Huzi.
Only then did Huzi take a big bite with great satisfaction.
Luo-shi pinched Huzi's arm quickly and then motioned to him to keep some for her.
At this time, Sun-shi hurriedly began to teach Wang-shi and Xiaoya a lesson.
"Both of you are really good. If I hadn't found out, you would definitely hide this from me. No wonder I'm feeling that the money I spent on needlework two days ago was actually missing a few copper coins. Speak! Did you steal this Old Lady's money?"
Hearing that, Wang-shi was immediately frightened and hurriedly cried out, "No, no, Mother. How could we steal your money? And, and we don't even know where you hide your money."
Sun-shi was known for being stingy, anyone in the family who had little silver would have to hand it to her. As for where the silver goes, only she knew.
But Sun-shi didn't want to listen to Wang-shi's explanations and immediately put her hands on her hips.
"Then tell me, where did this steamed bun come from? I don't believe it was given."
Being asked by Sun-shi, Wang-shi's heart felt frustrated.
Xiaoya was also scared at this moment and shut her mouth.
How could Luo-shi not seize this opportunity to teach them a lesson?
She walked up and pulled Sun-shi's arm.
"Mother, look at how Second Sister-in-Law was keeping mum. Isn't she clearly lying to you? As your Eldest Daughter-in-Law, I just can't stand watching this. Second Brother, is this how you usually discipline your wife?"
Hearing Luo-shi's words, Lin Xiaoshan immediately felt that he had lost all face and could only stand to the side and sigh.
Sun-shi's pupils immediately contract.
"You bitch, you actually dared to lie to me? I think you're really itchy to get beaten again, right? Just see how this Old Lady will take care of you!"
With that said, Sun-shi raised her leg and kicked Wang-shi's stomach. Wang-shi immediately fell to the ground, her body was weak to begin with, so she immediately fainted from the pain.
Xiaoya's heart skipped a beat. She quickly ran up and started to scream and shake her mother up, but it was still useless. She was so anxious that she burst into tears.
"Father, Mother fainted. Hurry and call a doctor! Please go and call a doctor!"
Luo-shi laughed: "Oh, little ancestor, we don't even have anything to eat, how can we possibly have the money to treat your cheap bitch of a mother ? Could it be that you plan to sell yourself for your mother's treatment?"
Sun-shi looked at Wang-shi with disdain: "If it can't be helped. It's fine if she dies, it will save me a lot of trouble!"
With that, Sun-shi walked out of the house and a few people followed her. They sat in the courtyard and started eating.
As for Lin Xiaoshan, he only furrowed his brows and glanced at Wang-shi who was lying on the ground, helplessly sighed and followed his mother out.
Tears were still streaming down Xiaoya's face as she clenched her fists.
After helping Wang-shi onto the bed, she turned around and left.
Just as he reached the entrance of the courtyard, Lin Xiaoshan saw that she was not coming out to eat, but was instead running out.
Luo-shi then put another sentence: "Where else can she go? Maybe she will go to Li Zheng and ask him to find a doctor."
No one believed her words.
And in Luo-shi's heart, she really wanted this little bitch to leave, so she could eat more mouthfuls later.
As for Xiaoya, she stood there and glanced at her father. She suddenly felt a chill in her heart, and now, she could only place all her hopes on Lin Xiaoye.
At the moment, Lin Xiaoye was happily making food, thinking that Xiaoya and her mother still have to eat today, she made it richer.
"Little Mochi, get ready to eat!"
"Elder sister! Elder sister!"
Just as Lin Xiaoye shouted out, a hurried voice came from outside the courtyard.
Eh? Xiaoya is quite punctual.
Lin Xiaoye scooped up the last dish and left the kitchen.
"Xiaoya, you've come at the right time. The food is ready. You go eat first."
Just as she finished speaking, Xiaoya immediately ran in front of Lin Xiaoye and pulled her to run out in panic.
Lin Xiaoye quickly asked, "Xiaoya, what's wrong? What happened?"
Did something happen to Wang-shi?
The only person who could make Xiaoya so anxious was Wang-shi.
Xiaoya hurriedly said, "Elder Sister, quickly save Mother, save Mother!"
After saying that, Xiaoya began to cry.
Later on, when Lin Xiaoye followed Xiaoya all the way to the Lin family, she found out the truth of the matter. Immediately, her anger was ignited.
What a Luo-shi, she's simply a fighter jet of shit.
When they arrived at the Lin Family's courtyard, they saw the entire family eating at a table. One by one, they didn't seem worried at all.
It's really true that people who don't belong together, don't get to live together. This was a group of cold-blooded and ruthless
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However, at a time like this, Lin Xiaoye had to be more calm.
At this moment, Lin Xiaoshan saw Xiaoya and Lin Xiaoye who were already at the door, and he immediately stood up.
"I didn't know where you went, so it was to call her back? She doesn't have a share of food in this house."
Lin Xiaoye suddenly sneered. Sure enough, her father was really unreliable!
"Father, don't worry. My Old Huo has rabbit meat for me to eat, so I won't be eating here."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoshan swallowed his saliva with a blushing face.
"Since you said that, why don't you bring some rabbit meat for your Grandma to show your filial piety? Hurry up and bring it over!"
Lin Xiaoye went to the yard and looked at Sun-shi: "Father, didn't you say that you'll be the one to bring back the rabbit meat home? And it depends on what Grandma would do with it, right?"
All of a sudden, Sun-shi looked at Lin Xiaoshan: "You just can't stop your mouth from eating that rabbit meat, right?"
Lin Xiaoshan was at a loss for words. Never would he have thought that at a time like this, Lin Xiaoye would actually use Sun-shi to vent her anger at him. However, wasn't this the same in the past? It's no longer a surprise now.
At this moment, Luo-shi rolled her eyes at Lin Xiaoye.
"So it was Xiaoye who was called back! I was wondering why I smell a disgusting stench from far away. I thought it was that old geezer picking up feces to fertilize his plants while we were eating!"
Saying that, Luo-shi rubbed her nose with her hand, as if she had smelled some kind of evil stench.
Her son was also someone who was able to help her. In a flash, he looked at Lin Xiaoye with disgust.
"Why did you come back here, you ugly monster? Can't you see I'm eating? The smell on your body is getting into the meat in my bowl, hurry up and fuck off!"
As for Lin Dashan, he pushed Lin Xiaoshan away.
"Second Brother, can't you see that everyone is eating? Look at what kind of wife you married, none of her children are good."
At this time, Lin Xiaoye stared at Lin Xiaoshan.
Lin Xiaoshan pursed his lips, then walked in front of Lin Xiaoye and dragged her by the arm, directly dragging her out of the courtyard.
"Can't you see that everyone is eating? Hurry back and don't be an eyesore here!"
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye's heart suddenly felt cold.
She finally understood why Wang-shi no longer held any status in this family. With this kind of man, how could she live a good life like this?
At first, she still had some hope for this cheap father of hers, but it seemed like she was completely blind!
Since this was the case, there was nothing left for her to say. Immediately, she turned to look at Sun-shi.
"Grandma, look, I just came back. Originally, I wanted to wait until tomorrow when my Old Huo comes back with two rabbits, then I would secretly bring you a piece out of filial piety. Since Father and Eldest Uncle don't like me, then I won't be coming back here in the future."
With that, Lin Xiaoye turned around and was about to leave.
But hearing that, how could Sun-shi let her go?
She quickly shouted at Lin Xiaoshan: "This is my granddaughter, who told you to kick her out? Hurry and pull her back!"
Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
However, after thinking about it and for the sake of the rabbit meat, he still shut his mouth.
Only then did Lin Xiaoshan pull Lin Xiaoye back, but he still whispered a few words into her ear.
"Let me tell you, from now on, don't hide anything good like your Mother. You have to quickly take it out to pay respects to your Grandma, you understand?"
Lin Xiaoye instantly laughed coldly: "Father, do you know why Grandma always turns to Eldest Uncle's family in this household?"
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoshan was momentarily taken aback, but Lin Xiaoye didn't say anything more to him and directly went in front of Sun-shi.
"Eh? Grandma, where's Mother? Why hasn't she come out to eat?"
Luo-shi immediately sneered: "Your Mother? She should be dead by now."
Lin Xiaoye's palm tightened and at this moment, Xiaoya was panicking as well. She quickly ran back into the house.
Damned bitch, who's dead? If Wang-shi was really dead, then don't blame her for what she's going to do!
But right now, she still had to think of a way to take Wang-shi go and see a doctor first.
Thinking about it, Lin Xiaoye said: "Grandma, did Mother make you angry again?"
Sun-shi threw her bowl and chopsticks onto the table and snorted in anger: "That cheap bitch actually dared to hide a steamed bun behind this Old Lady's back. Furthermore, it's such a big piece of steamed bun, this Old Lady has never eaten it before, I've only kicked that cheap bitch once, it's fine if she dies!"
Having said that, Sun-shi stared at Lin Xiaoye.
"Don't tell me you're feeling distressed? Or did you come here to settle scores with this Old Lady?"
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye hurriedly waved her hand, "How could that be? It's not like you don't know, I've always been the closest to you."
As she said that, she cursed Sun-shi in her heart.
Then, she quickly said, "Oh right, Eldest Aunt, if she really dies in this yard, it would really be unlucky."
After saying that, Lin Xiaoye hurriedly moved close to Sun-shi's ear and whispered a few words. Afterwards, Sun-shi's expression immediately changed.
"Really?" Sun-shi asked in panic.
Lin Xiaoye quickly nodded with a solemn expression.
"Really? I understand!"
Sun-shi really did listen to Lin Xiaoye's words and immediately nodded: "Then hurry, hurry and take that cheap bitch away."
The corner of Lin Xiaoye's mouth hooked up, "Alright, I'll go right away."
Luo-shi, Lin Dashan and the others who saw Sun-shi's reaction, were completely confused.
However, Lin Xiaoye didn't want to explain too much to them, so she quickly entered the room and carried Wang-shi away with Xiaoya.
Along the way, Xiaoya sobbed and cried, constantly calling out to Wang-shi.
Looking at Wang-shi's unconscious look and her pale face, Lin Xiaoye cursed Sun-shi harshly in her heart.
After leaving the courtyard, Xiaoya asked, "Elder Sister, why are you walking this way? The doctor's house is over there."
Lin Xiaoye looked around and said, "That's right, just follow me. If we send Mother to the doctor right now, based on our current condition, the villagers would definitely find out soon enough. When it gets to Grandma's ears, our lives won't last much longer, you understand?"
Hearing Lin Xiaoye's words, Xiaoya felt that her consideration was truly not thoughtful enough.
Xiaoya looked up at Lin Xiaoye.
Could it be that Elder Sister intends to invite the doctor to her house to treat Mother?
For some reason, when Xiaoya followed behind Lin Xiaoye, she actually felt at ease. This was something she had never felt before. This kind of feeling was more like the feeling of having a big sister.
When they reached home, Lin Xiaoye quickly placed Wang-shi on the bed, then ordered Xiaoya to get some hot water from the pot to clean Wang-shi's body.
Following that, she stewed some rice porridge and slowly poured some for Wang-shi.
Not long after, Wang-shi coughed and woke up.
Xiao Ya immediately went up joyfully, "Mother, Mother, it's me, Xiaoya. Elder Sister, Mother is awake! Mother is
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Lin Xiaoye went up and grabbed Wang-shi's wrist and took her pulse.
There were no serious problems, but her body was too weak. If this continued, how could she be able to hold on?
While she was thinking, she heard Wang-shi's voice.
"Xiaoye, Xiaoya, Mother has dragged down you two sisters again and I have never even taken care of the both of you, but still..."
Wang-shi cried again after she spoke.
Xiaoya couldn't help crying as well upon seeing her mother cry.
"Mother, don't blame yourself."
Lin Xiaoye really couldn't stand watching the scene of crying at every turn. Although, her heart was indeed a little throbbing seeing Wang-shi like this, but crying is not always the way!
Since she was using this body now, there are things that this body should do.
Xiaoya raised a pair of scarlet eyes and looked at Lin Xiaoye.
"Why did you want to bring Mother and me to live here?"
Her small house was not even enough for her own family to live in.
Wang-shi immediately wiped away the tears off her face.
"Xiaoye, Mother knows that you have always been filial. Mother is really happy that you can change now, but your Grandma…"
Saying that, Wang-shi couldn't help but sigh.
Even if she disliked Sun-shi a million times, she was still the Lin Family's Daughter-in-Law after all. How could she scold her own Mother-in-Law behind her back?
"You don't have to worry about Grandma, but you'll still have to live in that yard. However, I'll make money as soon as possible and when I buy a mansion, we'll live together."
Hearing Lin Xiaoye's words, Xiaoya immediately opened her eyes wide and her mind was filled with longing, as if that huge courtyard was already right in front of her eyes.
At this moment, Wang-shi thought of something and pulled Lin Xiaoye's hand.
"Xiaoye, Mother wanted to ask you about the last time, where did you get money? You can actually buy so much white flour."
Saying this, Wang-shi's eyebrows knitted together. She was truly worried that these items had an unorthodox origin.
Xiaoya pouted immediately.
"Elder Sister, did you do something wicked again? If that's the case, Mother and I will definitely not live in that mansion."
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "It seems like you really do want to live in a big house."
"I…" Xiaoya's face instantly turned red.
"Don't worry, the money came from the right way. Besides, Huo Li's hunting luck is good these days, so we don't have to worry about that. Right now, the most important thing is to take care of our bodies, otherwise, even if we get rich, we won't lose any weight, right?"
With that, she brought the porridge on the table over for Wang-shi to eat.
Lin Xiaoye looked at the skinny appearance of Wang-shi and Xiaoya, and secretly clenched her hands.
It seemed like she had to hurry and find a way to earn more money. Looking at Wang-shi, she was truly pitiful. Wang-shi treated her like the original owner, and even now, she was still thinking about her.
Thinking about this, a hint of sadness suddenly appeared in Lin Xiaoye's heart. It had been a while since she came here and she wondered how her family was doing in the modern world.
They must be worried about her disappearance, right? Or perhaps, they were still searching the entire world for her?
Wang-shi felt a bit more at ease after hearing Lin Xiaoye's words.
Although she still didn't know how Lin Xiaoye managed to earn that much money, she was very happy to see her daughter pull herself together.
Following that, Lin Xiaoye brought over the lunch she prepared earlier. When Wang-shi and Xiaoya smelled the fragrant aroma, they immediately swallowed their saliva.
Xiaoya immediately ran to the table and saw several dishes and meat on the table. Her eyeballs were about to fall out.
"Elder Sister, did you make all this?"
After saying that, Xiaoya couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
Lin Xiaoye raised her chin slightly and nodded with a smile.
"These are all good dishes that I'm good at. Hurry up and help mother over. Today, our family will have a good meal."
After that, Xiaoya and Wang-shi looked at the dishes on the table and found it hard to start eating.
Lin Xiaoye first scooped a bowl of soup for each of them, then she scooped a bowl for Little Mochi.
Xiaoya was holding the soup in both hands. Within the soup were eggs and meat paste. The smell was really fragrant.
After Lin Xiaoye took a sip of the soup, she tried its saltiness and nodded.
"En, the taste is pretty good."
At a glance, she saw Xiaoya and Wang-shi only staring at the soup in their hands and not bringing it to their mouths.
"Mother, Xiaoya, why aren't you guys eating? You don't like the food?"
She also felt that the taste was not bad, but she felt that something was missing.
Just as she was thinking, she heard a sob and saw Xiaoya looking at Wang-shi with teary eyes.
"Mother, it smells so good. Xiaoya has never smelled such a fragrant aroma before."
After saying that, Xiaoya's tears fell.
At this moment, Wang-shi also began to wipe her tears away.
"That's right, but isn't Mother the same?"
In the past, she could still smell a bit of meat in her maiden home every new year festival. However, ever since she married into the Lin Family, her days had never been good.
Thinking of the sufferings she had gone through, Wang-shi couldn't help but wipe her tears away.
As for Little Mochi, he was drinking the soup while staring at the two of them with his round eyes.
Why are they all crying?
Lin Xiaoye immediately felt a headache.
She was truly afraid of being poor!
"Mother, don't be sad anymore. Don't worry, as long as you want to eat meat, I will make it for you. This soup needs to be drunk while it's still hot. If you delay any longer, it will become unpalatable. Wouldn't that be a waste? Xiaoya."
With that, Lin Xiaoye quickly motioned to Xiaoya.
Xiaoya glanced at Lin Xiaoye and immediately came back to her senses. She quickly wiped the tears off her face and nodded.
"That's right, Mother. No matter what, this was Elder Sister's craftsmanship. Let's hurry up and drink it, don't waste it."
After saying that, Xiaoya took the initiative to hold the bowl up and prepared to drink.
As for Wang-shi, after hearing this, she didn't care about being sad anymore and also picked up the bowl and drink.
Only then did Lin Xiaoye heave a sigh of relief, then she gave them chopsticks.
At the moment, Xiaoya was holding the bowl and subconsciously looked at Lin Xiaoye. She didn't know what to feel anymore.
When did Elder Sister learn how to cook? And still has money to buy meat?
It's delicious!
Xiaoya thought as she took a sip of the soup. She didn't expect that the soup was even better than what she had imagined.
Xiaoya raised her head in shock, "Elder Sister, you made this soup?"
Lin Xiaoye nodded in disapproval: "Why? It doesn't taste good?"
Xiaoya instantly widened her eyes, "Elder Sister, this...this is too delicious. I've never tasted such a delicious soup
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At this moment, Wang-shi also took a sip and was immediately shocked. She instantly looked at Lin Xiaoye in confusion.
"Xiaoye, did you really make this?"
She knows her daughter the most. Not to mention that she can't even make a good soup. How could her daughter make such a delicious soup now?
Is she really her daughter?
In the end, Wang-shi even felt that something was telling her that the daughter in front of her was a bit strange.
Seeing her reaction, Lin Xiaoye's palms suddenly tightened.
Not good! Did Wang-shi see any flaws?
With this in mind, Lin Xiaoye quickly smiled: "Of course, I did."
After she had said this, she hurriedly explained to Wang-shi and Xiaoya in a low voice.
"Mother, Xiaoya, I learned this way of making soup and cooking these dishes when I went to town two days ago. I saw an aunt cooking these dishes in her stall, so I secretly learned it. Don't let the other people in the village know, if it reaches that aunt's ears, I won't be able to take the consequences!"
Lin Xiaoye said it like it was a real serious matter. Now, Wang-shi and Xiaoya seriously believed her.
However Wang-shi, at this time, still felt that this daughter of hers was truly different from before.
"Xiaoye, Mother knows you are suffering, but you better not hold back. If you have anything to say, just say it out, otherwise you'll feel suffocated."
Lin Xiaoye immediately felt a headache.
She didn't know if it was a good thing or bad thing to have a mother who cared too much about her.
Afterwards, they started to eat. Regarding Huo Li's share, Lin Xiaoye had already prepared all the dishes for him, so all the food on the table was for them to eat until they were full.
Even though Xiaoya and Wang-shi were thin and weak, their fighting strength was not small. Looking at the five dishes and a soup on the table, they had eaten almost everything until there was no oil and water left.
Xiaoya didn't forget to burp and immediately grinned.
"Elder Sister's cooking is the best food I've ever had."
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "Then what you mean is, what I make is even better than Mother's?"
Hearing that, Xiaoya hurriedly waved her hands, "Mother, that's not what I meant. I think Mother and Elder Sister's craftsmanship are both delicious."
With that, Xiaoya glared at Lin Xiaoye in annoyance.
Seeing this, Wang-shi couldn't help but smile. "It's really delicious. Your Elder Sister can now cook many delicious foods and she can even earn money. Therefore, I am relieved."
After saying this, Wang-shi pulled Lin Xiaoye's hand and suddenly looked at Little Mochi on the side.
"Xiaoye, your life is better now. You have to cherish it well. Live a good life with your family from now on and don't be like in the past."
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye instantly looked at Little Mochi.
"Mother, rest assured. I'll take good care of Huo Li and Little Mochi."
After speaking, Lin Xiaoye looked at Xiaoya.
"Xiaoya, when you go back later, don't let Father and Grandma know that you've eaten here, and don't let them know that I still have more food."
Xiaoya immediately nodded seriously, "Elder Sister, don't worry."
"Oh yeah, from now on, you will wait for me at the place where you usually chop pig grass every morning. I'll give you food, then you can bring some back to Mother. Don't let Father and Eldest Aunt see it again."
Fortunately, Sun-shi and the others didn't catch and report Wang-shi. Otherwise, they might have some trouble here.
Following that, Lin Xiaoye didn't let Wang-shi and Xiaoya stay any longer. She let Wang-shi pretend to be weak first and walked back step by step. As for her, she had to properly plan out how she was going to earn more money.
Previously, there was only Little Mochi, her and Huo Li, who needed to eat. Now, there are two more mouths to feed, the cost is getting higher and higher.
Just as she was thinking, Huo Li came back. Lin Xiaoye looked over and immediately went up.
"Why did you come back earlier today? I've put your food on the stove to keep it warm up. Go back to the room and rest first, I'll bring it over for you."
After that, Lin Xiaoye took all the things in Huo Li's hands, then hurried to the kitchen to bring out all the food on the stove.
Huo Li saw that Lin Xiaoye was so busy going in and out of the kitchen, and it was really different from before. His eyes suddenly narrowed and just as she was putting down the last dish, he grabbed her wrist.
Lin Xiaoye was momentarily stunned: "What's wrong?"
Huo Li looked at her suspiciously.
"Speak! Who exactly are you?"
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye immediately felt shocked in her heart.
What do you mean? Could it be that Huo Li didn't completely believe her last time as well? He was still suspecting her?
Think about it, the difference between her and the original owner was too great. It would be impossible to believe it in such a short time. Furthermore, didn't she feel that Huo Li was not a simple person?
With these thoughts, Lin Xiaoye straightened up and immediately retracted her hand, then she cleared her throat.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who else could I be? Can I be a ghost?"
After speaking, Lin Xiaoye rolled her eyes at him.
Seeing this, Huo Li became even more confused. He stood up and moved closer to her.
Lin Xiaoye quickly took two steps back, but Huo Li didn't stop. He followed suit and walked forward as well. He had to keep pressing down on her.
"Are you really a ghost?" Huo Li's scorching breath hit Lin Xiaoye's face with a bang, scaring her so much that she immediately shuddered.
Huo Li seemed more and more proud with himself when he saw this, so he immediately moved closer.
Lin Xiaoye's heart was beating rapidly and her face was flushed red from holding her anger in.
What was this man doing? Wasn't it all better two days ago?
Just as she felt Huo Li's breath was about to reach her face, she was shocked and quickly raised her hand to cover her face.
It was precisely because she raised her hand that Huo Li wrinkled his eyebrows and he felt a burning sensation in his stomach.
He looked at the woman in front of him. Other than her appearance and figure, there was probably no one else who could replace the smell on her body. Could it be that he was overthinking it?
Huo Li turned around and sat down at the table.
Lin Xiaoye was stunned as she looked at Huo Li.
Could he have suffered some sort of shock outside? Or was he in love?
Having this in mind, Lin Xiaoye immediately looked at the weather outside. It's not even spring…
And on the other side, Xiaoya and Wang-shi had just returned to the Lin Family's courtyard. Not far away, a woman in a flowery dress with a pearl on her head walked over.
It wasn't some valuable pearl flower, but in this rural area, it was already amazing to see a woman who could afford to wear it.
"Aunt, is Aunt there?" This voice was soft.
Xiaoya supported Wang-shi as they stood in the courtyard. Looking at the well-dressed woman, both of them are unfamiliar with her.
Wang-shi stepped forward and asked, "Miss, are you looking for someone from the Lin Family?"
Translator's Note:
spring - love/in
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A'Lan stepped forward and smiled shyly, "Are you my Second Cousin's wife, Wang-shi?"
Upon hearing her, Wang-shi was stunned and only then did she learn that it was Sun-shi's relative who had come.
"It turns out that it was Cousin who had come. Mother is resting inside the house. Come in first and I'll call her."
After speaking, Wang-shi was about to turn around. Unexpectedly, A'Lan covered her mouth and smiled.
"Second Cousin, this is the first time we've met. I've heard people say before that second cousin's looks are average and her figure isn't that good either. I didn't believe it before, but it really was…"
Saying this, A'Lan didn't continue, she just squinted at Wang-shi, covering her mouth while laughing.
Xiaoya was instantly furious. She was about to come forward to ask for an explanation, but was held back by Wang-shi.
"What Cousin had said was right. I am already a mother of two, so how could my appearance be compared with A'Lan?"
She twisted her body while feeling proud.
"Of course, in the entire Shili village, the one that could be as pretty as A'Lan isn't born yet!"
"Who was arguing outside and woke me from my sleep?"
Before Wang-shi could reply, A'Lan was already one step ahead of her.
"Aunt, is that Aunt? It's A'Lan!"
Then, they heard the sound of footsteps from inside the house and saw Sun-shi rushing out.
"Oh, it's A'Lan. Quick, let Aunt take a look at you."
Sun-shi held onto A'Lan's shoulders and took a careful look, and then looked again.
"Aiyo, my lovely niece is getting more and more beautiful now!"
A'Lan smiled. "A'Lan misses Aunt. Mother asked me to bring this to Aunt. In that case, A'Lan will be troubling Aunt for a while."
With that, A'Lan handed the package in her hands to Sun-shi.
Sun-shi immediately smiled, "Look at you all, you're being too courteous."
After saying that, Sun-shi hurriedly opened the package and took a look,her face suddenly sank.
Luo-shi, who was listening at the door, noticed it immediately. She hurried forward to take a look and then burst out laughing.
Sun-shi immediately rolled her eyes.
Luo-shi muttered: "I thought it was some good stuff, but it turns out it's just some wild vegetables."
But Sun-shi still had to give some face to her niece.
She quickly smiled: "These wild vegetables are pretty good and A'Lan really even had to bring them all the way here. Quick, go in."
A'Lan wriggled and entered the house.
If a pretty girl came to the village, wouldn't everyone know soon? At this time, there were already many men with mud on their legs gathered in front of the Lin Family's courtyard, wanting to see what that pretty girl looked like.
At this moment, a man shouted at Wang-shi, "Lin's Second Daughter-in-Law, I heard that your relative has come? Why don't you show us how that girl looks so that we can have a feast in our eyes?"
"That's right, this good girl is just like a good thing. You can't just hide her to yourselves!"
These men kept talking and their words made a married woman like Wang-shi feel shy. She quickly pulled Xiaoya inside the house.
But Wang-shi was really grateful towards A'Lan in her heart, who just happened to come at this time, otherwise, she would be scolded by Sun-shi.
At this moment, Lin Xiaoye took the basin and went to the river with her changed clothes. Recently, she had been bathing rather diligently and the smell on her body wasn't that bad. Most importantly, it was due to the ginger juice.
It seemed like she was slowly heading towards the right path these days, so she was in quite a good mood.
When she arrived at the riverside, she saw that many of the wives were chatting among themselves. Upon seeing her passing by, they only took a glance before turning their heads to continue their chatter.
Lin Xiaoye smiled.
Half of the village knew her reputation and if this was in the modern era, she would probably become a celebrity.
Unexpectedly, these people actually weren't talking about her.
"All of you didn't see it. After my husband returned, his eyes were vertical."
A woman said.
"Really? It's the same with my husband as well, he seemed to have lost his soul. Do you think that relative of the Lin's Old Matriarch is some sort of fox spirit who seduces the souls of men?"
"What? There was such a thing?"
"Isn't it? I heard from someone that we have to be careful with this kind of thing. When we go back home, we have to look after our man."
"Say, that relative of the Lin's Old Matriarch is really evil. There was someone like that before and now there's this fox spirit. It really is unsettling."
After that, those aunts rolled their eyes at Lin Xiaoye.
Lin Xiaoye initially thought that she had done a good job of washing her clothes, but she suddenly felt a gust of cold wind from behind her, causing her to shudder.
Fox spirit? A relative of Lin's old matriarch? Could it be that a new person had appeared?
However, she didn't want to get involved in this. The most important thing for her was to earn money. As for whether or not it was a fox spirit, it had nothing to do with her.
Could it be that she could hook Huo Li's soul as well?
Lin Xiaoye suddenly shivered with this thought.
"If that fox spirit can really hook that iceberg, then she's really capable."
Thinking about Huo Li, she couldn't help but laugh.
What she didn't know was that these things would soon come true.
In the next few days, Sun-shi was too busy taking care of A'Lan, so she didn't have the time to teach Wang-shi and Xiaoya a lesson. Furthermore, there were quite a few men surrounding their Lin's family courtyard every day.
As a result, after so many days passed, Wang-shi and Xiaoya had a few days of comfort.
As for Lin Xiaoye, she had put in a lot of effort during this period of time, allowing Wang-shi and Xiaoya to have some good food everyday. It had only been a few days, but Wang-shi's weak body and pale face instantly improved by quite a bit.
But at this moment, a problem arose. It was because of her hard work, that the silver in Lin Xiaoye's hands suffered.
As Lin Xiaoye walked through the town while counting the ten copper coins she had left. She was so anxious that her scalp was breaking.
"It's not going to work if this goes on, but how can I be so lucky as to find something good every day?"
The herbs on the mountain were also worthless, the herbal medicine shops were not in need of them, could it be that her livelihood would end like this?
Just as Lin Xiaoye was feeling worried, she scratched her neck. All of a sudden, there was a sign board in front of her; "Jishi Hall".
"Jishi Hall? Could it be that this clinic possesses the ability to resurrect the dead and save the world?"
Since I had nothing better to do, why not go in and take a look?
With this in mind, Lin Xiaoye headed towards the clinic. There were really a lot of people in the clinic.
Looking at the people walking in and out of the hall, which was crowded with quite a few people, Lin Xiaoye was speechless.
What is this? Was there a plague or bird flu? Why are so many people sick?
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ji - river
shi -
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Just as she was thinking of this, she heard a man say from the side, "Doctor, hurry and take a look at me. Recently, I've been feeling dizzy. I can't sleep well at night and sometimes I even feel short of breath. Do you think I'm possessed by something unclean?"
Lin Xiaoye giggled.
The people here are really superstitious.
She heard the doctor on the opposite side saying: "Is there anything at home that worries you?"
Hearing that, the man immediately opened his eyes wide: "Aiya, divine physician, how did you know? A few days ago, my old mother passed away. When my mother was still alive, she doted on me and never asked me to do any work, so that I didn't have to worry about anything. Now that she's gone, I…"
Having said that, the man cried in sorrow.
The doctor opened his mouth again: "So there was no one around to take care of you any longer. That's why you drink all day, then throw a fit night and day. Also, you don't know whether the food on the stove had already gone bad, but you still put it in your mouth."
The man looked at the doctor in astonishment: "You, how did you know that I don't even think if those foods could be eaten or not? I only know that I'm hungry and I can't even do anything."
The doctor smiled and said, "It's the illness of the heart. You should soon learn to be self-reliant and live a good life, only then your symptoms will naturally disappear."
After he was done talking, the doctor reached out and made a gesture that he could go.
The man was momentarily taken aback: "Doctor, don't I need to take any medicine?"
The doctor shook his head.
However, the man didn't believe him. "Doctor, please prescribe some medicine for me. I have silver here. As long as it can make me feel better, you can prescribe any kind of medicine you want."
The doctor gestured again that he could go, "You don't need to take any medicine, you may go!"
Seeing that, Lin Xiaoye, who was standing on the side, was taken aback.
What was going on? Was there such a thing? Since ancient times, don't all clinics sell medicine to cure illnesses? Why didn't the doctor give this young man when he requested medicine?
Although this doctor was right that this little brother didn't need to take any medicine, no matter what, prescribing some medicine to soothe the liver and qi was still quite useful.
While thinking, Lin Xiaoye instantly looked at the doctor in front of her, then looked at the other doctors, then looked at the layout and furnishings of the clinic. She immediately understood.
What a Jishi Hall!
Who would have thought that there would be such a state of cleanliness in this era?
Just as she was deep in thought, a group of people walked in. The person in the lead was a middle-aged man wearing a sapphire blue coat. He had a face full of bliss. The huge jade ring on his finger was really eye-catching.
Lin Xiaoye couldn't help but pout her lips.
What a rich man!
"It turns out that Boss Cheng is here. Is it still the same as usual today?"
The person who spoke was an old man wearing a hat. He had a white beard and was wearing a black outer coat. However, the quality of his clothes seemed to be even better than those of the rich and powerful people.
That Boss Cheng laughed and said: "Uncle Meng, after you helped me look at my body a few days ago, I went back and slept soundly. Not only did my complexion improve, even my restaurant's business was flourishing. I really had to thank Uncle Meng for all of this."
Restaurant? So this rich man was actually the boss of a restaurant.
Uncle Meng laughed, "Boss Cheng, you flatter me. This is all part of our responsibility."
She only saw Boss Cheng smiling, "Come, come, come. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
After saying that, Boss Cheng signaled with his hands and a few waiters behind him came forward to carry the two red boxes up.
Uncle Meng immediately cupped his hands, "Boss Cheng is too courteous. If you were like this, wouldn't it make everyone think that my Jishi Hall didn't need everyone's medical fees and only relied on you big bosses to make a living?"
Boss Cheng waved his hand: "This Jishi Hall is not in town for one or two days, so who hasn't been blessed by your Jishi Hall? Could it be that there is still someone who dares to gossip about Jishi Hall?"
As he said that, Boss Cheng suddenly took a look around the hall.
These people immediately nodded and said in unison, "We don't dare!"
With that, Lin Xiaoye jumped up in shock.
It seems that this Jishi Hall has a good reputation.
Just as she was patting her chest, unexpectedly, she saw at a glance that Uncle Ming was staring at the two big red boxes, and suddenly, he signaled to the two servants behind him, and then she saw them carry the two boxes in.
And Uncle Meng's face naturally revealed a satisfied smile.
Lin Xiaoye immediately understood.
It felt like what Uncle Meng said just now was the truth. This Jishi Hall probably relied on these things to survive right?
As she thought about that, Lin Xiaoye looked around again and was suddenly shocked.
Amongst the boxes hanging on the wall, which were specially used to store medicinal ingredients, how many of them were open? Only then did she realize that the inside of the boxes were actually empty?
In that case, the reason why the doctor didn't prescribe medicine for the man just now, was because there were no medicinal ingredients in Jishi Hall?
Just as she was deep in thought, a cry for help came from outside the door. "Doctor, doctor, please help!"
Hearing the voice, everyone immediately looked over. They saw several people surrounding the door. A few men were carrying a wooden board. There was a woman lying on the board. She had a big belly and looked like she was about to give birth.
Uncle Meng immediately went forward and asked: "What's wrong?"
She heard the man say, "Doctor, quickly save my wife, I'm afraid she has a dystocia and she hasn't given birth in two days. The midwife said that if she still doesn't give birth, she and our baby might die!"
Upon hearing that, everyone in the surrounding area immediately cried out in alarm. This was truly a matter that could cost them their lives.
Just as everyone turned to look at the woman, Lin Xiaoye turned to look at Uncle Meng.
Uncle Meng didn't seem to be really concerned about the life and death of the woman, but continued to rub his fingers, his eyeballs continued to move and in the next moment, he gave a look to the shop assistant behind him, who nodded, and immediately walked out of the crowd.
At this time, the man shouted in haste, "Uncle Meng, quickly save my wife."
Uncle Meng stepped forward and said: "Don't be anxious, let's carry her in first. I will definitely save your wife."
After saying that, they quickly carried the woman into the hall. Many people surrounded the woman, leaving Uncle Meng at the center, waiting to see how he would save the woman.
Uncle Meng looked left and right, then turned to the right of the woman, grabbed her hand and pinched her Ahsi point to relieve the pain.
"Do as I say. Take a deep breath, inhale, exhale, inhale…"
The woman did as she was told, following the rhythm of Uncle Meng. After a while, she seemed to feel better.
The man immediately went up to the woman and asked, "Wife, are you feeling better now?"
Translator's Note:
Ashi - The Chinese term ashi, translated as "that's the point" or sometimes as another expletive, indicates pain upon palpation of the tissue. Ashi points were first mentioned in the Tang Dynasty text Thousand Ducat Prescriptions and they are still used today to treat musculoskeletal pain.
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"AHH!"
As soon as he asked, the woman immediately shouted. Even the veins on her forehead were popping out. It didn't take much thought to know how painful it was.
Immediately, Uncle Meng's mind was in panic and he suddenly accused the man: "Why are you in a hurry? I am still treating your wife and you have just made her angry. Do you really want to kill her?"
Hearing that, the man was frightened and kneeled on the ground, then he apologized again and again.
At this moment, when Lin Xiaoye saw this, the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
He really said that she was just angry, why didn't he just teach martial arts? Just now, what he did was just some acupuncture that could relieve her from pain, but it was useless for her symptoms of dystocia.
Just as she was thinking, she saw the person who had just gone out rushing over and wink at Uncle Meng. Afterwards, she saw a man dressed in white clothes with a cloth on his head coming over holding a medicine box.
"Uncle Meng, let this disciple do this kind of thing."
She saw Uncle Meng raise his hand to touch his beard, then nodded: "Alright, I will be at the side to guide you, so that I could also see how far you have learned from me, go ahead and take over."
As he said, the man in white clothes stepped forward and looked at the woman's symptoms. He then opened the medicine box and took out the silver needles inside. Then he applied acupuncture to the woman's Kunlun point, taiyin (foot), yan qi, chongmen and shoulders, and as well as the other acupoints that needed to be acupunctured such as jing and duyin.
But after a while, the woman not only failed to give birth to the child, but screamed louder and louder.
The man became anxious.
"Doctor, why…why is my wife shouting louder and louder?"
Uncle Meng immediately glared at the man in white clothes beside him.
"What's wrong with you?"
At this moment, the man in white clothes also furrowed his brows as he muttered to himself, "Could it be that I'm still lacking something?"
Even though his voice was soft, it was still heard by Lin Xiaoye.
Lin Xiaoye immediately opened her eyes wide.
It can't be? Could this work too? This was a life threatening situation!
Thinking about this, Lin Xiaoye coughed and immediately said, "San yin jiao."
Everyone immediately looked at Lin Xiaoye. However, many of them didn't know that she was talking about an acupuncture point, so they naturally didn't think much of it. It was fine as long as the white-clothed man knew.
All of a sudden, the man in white clothes looked at Lin Xiaoye and suddenly, he seemed to have realized something.
"Right, there's still san yin jiao."
He then took out a silver needle and inserted it three inches away from the woman's ankle.
Sure enough, after a short while, the woman's cry was heard. What followed after was the sound of a baby crying.
At this time, everyone immediately started to praise Uncle Meng.
And Lin Xiaoye could see it clearly, this Uncle Meng wasn't probably even considered to be just a lousy doctor.
Just as she was thinking, the man in white clothes walked in front of her.
"Thank you, young lady."
With that, the white-clothed man looked at Lin Xiaoye.
He didn't expect that such a thin and weak lady could actually have medical skills.
As he was thinking, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed and he quickly moved to the side.
Seeing that, how could Lin Xiaoye not know why he left? However, the white-clothed man looked like an honest man. It was just that his medical skills weren't that good.
She had just helped him. If she could get help from him in the future, it might not be a problem!
With these in mind, Lin Xiaoye felt like she should give it a try, so she walked up to the man in white clothes.
"Young Master, you look so righteous, but I didn't expect you to be a swindler."
Hearing that, the white-clothed man's reaction was still rather big. He immediately took a step back and frowned as he looked at Lin Xiaoye.
"What, what are you talking about? You can't just say that."
After saying that, the white-clothed man carefully glanced at Uncle Meng who was being sought after.
However, this scene still fell into Lin Xiaoye's eyes.
It seems that this matter really isn't simple!
Lin Xiaoye said as she thought of that: "We both know what's going on, besides, I've helped you just now."
Hearing this, the white-clothed man instantly panicked.
"You, what exactly do you want?"
Lin Xiaoye smiled as she pulled the white-clothed man's clothes and squeezed out of the crowd. When they arrived outside, she let out a sigh of relief.
"The air outside is still fresher."
As for the man beside her, he didn't let down his guard.
Lin Xiaoye immediately said, "Don't worry, since I helped you just now, I'm definitely not a bad person. It's just that there's no such thing as free lunch in this world. Since I helped you, shouldn't you give me something in return?"
The man glanced at Lin Xiaoye, then took out a money purse from his waist.
"This is all I have here. You can take all of them. Just pretend you didn't see what happened today."
Lin Xiaoye was stunned, then looked at the heavy purse of money.
"You're quite generous!"
After she finished speaking, she threw the money purse back into the man's hands.
The man was stunned. "Don't tell me you think it's too little?"
Seeing how she was dressed in tattered clothes, could it be that she wanted to take on a mountain of gold and silver today?
Lin Xiaoye clapped her hands.
How could this amount of silver satisfy Lin Xiaoye? It's not even enough to fill the gaps between her teeth.
"You can take your silver back or you can throw it away because I want more than that."
The man immediately became anxious. "You're a woman, but your appetite is quite big."
After speaking, the man turned around and his face was full of anger.
Lin Xiaoye shook her head: "Yo yo yo, you're angry just like that? You should think about it carefully. Don't tell me you want to use this little bit of money to send your God of Wealth away?"
The man was taken aback. "What God of Wealth?"
Lin Xiaoye smiled, "Let me ask you first, who are you? Why are you pretending to be Uncle Meng's disciple?"
Hearing that, the man panicked again: "You, how did you know I'm not Uncle Meng's disciple?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the man immediately realized that he had leaked the information. He quickly covered his mouth with his hands.
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "What are you afraid of? I can naturally tell that Uncle Meng doesn't know any medical skills. Even though your medical skills aren't that great, you're still better than Uncle Meng."
Hearing that, the man looked around, then pulled Lin Xiaoye to the side.
"You can't let others hear that."
"Then I won't say it, but you have to answer my question honestly." Lin Xiaoye said.
"You…" The man was actually unable to refute Lin Xiaoye.
Suddenly, he turned to look at Uncle Meng who was being sought after.
Forget it, as long as he can stop her mouth, it's fine to tell her.
Thinking about it, the man said: "My name is Zhang Yusheng and I am indeed not Uncle Meng's disciple."
After saying that, the man turned around guiltily and continued: "As for the matter between me and Uncle Meng, there's no need to tell you. Just give me a number, how can I stop you from talking?"
So his name was Zhang Yusheng.
Lin Xiaoye nodded: "What if I really want to know about the deal between you and Uncle Meng?"
"You… Don't go too far!" Zhang Yusheng was furious.
Translator's Note:
kunlun point - The Kunlun point is located on the foot, in the depression between the ankle and the Achilles tendon. It's used to promote labor, ease labor pain, and reduce obstruction.
Qi yan, chongmen, jing, duyin, san yin jiao - acupuncture points, see more in
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"As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I guarantee that I will be your God of Wealth. From what I see you also look like an honest man and I believe your conscience can't really take doing this kind of scam with Uncle Meng, right?"
After hearing what Lin Xiaoye said, Zhang Yusheng sighed in shame.
"If it wasn't because of the situation I'm in right now, why would I be doing this?"
Is the competition high? It seems that he was also engaged in business. If she's not mistaken, he should be a shop assistant from a herbal medicine shop and only came to Jishi Hall to sell his honor?
As she thought about it, she felt a sigh in her heart, "Looks like I misjudged you. You actually managed to sell your honor, but you've done it at a loss."
Hearing her words, Zhang Yusheng turned around and said, "What sell my honor? I'm helping my father and my herbal medicine shop. What do you know?"
Lin Xiaoye was taken aback and thought for a while: "Well, you can take me to your herbal medicine shop first, and later, you tell me how you ended up cooperating with Uncle Meng."
Zhang Yusheng straightened up immediately: "Why should I take you back? What if you're trying to frame me?"
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "Then do you think I can't frame you while we're standing here?"
After that, Lin Xiaoye pointed at the Jishi Hall.
Zhang Yusheng really has no way to refute Lin Xiaoye, he has never experienced being restrained by a woman, but what else could he do now?
On the other side, everyone in the village knew that a beauty had arrived in the Lin Family's courtyard, so naturally, Lai Wengui knew as well.
"Is this the Lin Family's beauty?"
Lai Wengui walked in front of the Lin Family's courtyard and placed one hand on his chest while the other on his back, pretending to be rich.
A'Lan immediately caught sight of Lai Wengui.
Who is this? His looks were not bad and he looked a little different from those men with muddy legs. Looking at the clothes he was wearing, could it be that he was from a rich family in the village?
Thinking of this, A'Lan walked to Lai Wengui and asked, "May I know who thisgongziis?"
Lai Wengui nodded his head, "I'm from the Lai Family."
Lai Family?
Before A'Lan could think of anything else, she heard the man beside Lai Wengui say, "Lai Wengui, what's wrong with you? Why don't you go look for your ugly monster? You can leave the Lin Family's beauty to us so that we can feast our eyes on her, right?"
"That's right, if you already have that ugly monster, what do you want to do with Miss A'Lan? Could it be that you want to seduce all the girls from the Lin Family?"
As these men spoke, they all burst into laughter.
Lai Wengui immediately denied their words and stepped forward, pointing at them.
"What are you saying? I have nothing to do with that ugly monster."
He quickly turned around and said in a soft voice, "Miss A'Lan, please don't listen to their nonsense. They are just jealous of my wealth and my handsomeness."
Hearing that, A'Lan felt a hot breath churning in her stomach. She swallowed her saliva and smiled as she rushed over to him when he said that his family was rich.
"So that's how it is. I just don't know who that ugly monster you all were talking about was?"
"Who else could it be? Isn't it your niece from your second cousin, Lin Xiaoye?" a man in the crowd said.
A'Lan frowned.
So it was her!
When they were at the house earlier, Sun-shi had told her about Lin Xiaoye. However, she remembered that Lin Xiaoye had already gotten married. Why did she get involved with this Lai Wengui?
Just as she was thinking this, she heard Lai Wengui say, "Miss A'Lan, don't listen to their nonsense. That ugly monster is already married. How could she possibly be related to me? Shouldn't a beautiful girl like you be standing with a handsome man like me?"
As he spoke, Lai Wengui subconsciously moved closer to A'Lan. Smelling the fragrance on her body, he immediately closed his eyes and sucked in a deep breath, slowly exhaling.
"So fragrant!"
"Come on, you're handsome? That ugly monster's man is the most handsome in our village and also good at fighting. What are you going to use to compare yourself to him?"
"I say, you…"
Lai Wengui stepped forward to argue with them.
Only now did A'Lan listen to what these people were saying.
Lin Xiaoye's man? Her husband is the most handsome man in the village?
With that thought in mind, A'Lan tightened her grip.
Then she casually sent these people off and found her way to Lin Xiaoye's house.
It wasn't too far, mainly because she really wanted to see what the most handsome man in the village looked like.
A'Lan walked over to the fence, but there was no one in the yard.
"Could it be that I walked into the wrong place?"
Just as she was mumbling, she suddenly heard a creaking sound and the door opened. She raised her head to look and saw a man with his bare chest walking out of the house.
A'Lan's eyes widened.
What a strong chest. He was really, really handsome!
She had never seen such a handsome man before. Even the men of her village were inferior in front of him.
A'Lan immediately looked at Huo Li with a face full of infatuation, forgetting that it was rude to keep looking.
Huo Li frowned when he saw A'Lan. He turned around and put on his clothes.
He then took two steps outside.
"Something?"
He doesn't know A'Lan. Could she be looking for Lin Xiaoye?
Hearing that, A'Lan came back to her senses. Then, a bashful look appeared on her face. She quickly lowered her head and twisted it a few times. However, she was unable to suppress the smile on her face no matter how hard she tried.
"Gongzi,gongziis so handsome."
Huo Li remained calm. He said coldly, "Miss, you can leave now."
Huo Li turned to leave, but A'Lan quickly said, "Gongzi!"
Huo Li stopped in his tracks when he heard the sound. He only raised his eyebrows slightly but didn't say anything.
A'Lan opened her mouth and said, "Gongzi, I'm A'Lan and I'm that ugly…Lin Xiaoye's aunt."
A'Lan was worried that Huo Li would think she was too old, so she added, "I'm still a Miss, even though I'm her aunt."
The meaning behind her words was that she wasn't married yet.
Huo Li turned around, but his eyes were still cold.
"En."
With that, Huo Li turned and prepared to go to work.
A'Lan immediately said, "Since I'm her aunt we can be considered relatives. Don't you want to invite me in?"
Huo Li raised his eyebrows slightly, then said coldly, "Do as you wish."
A'Lan immediately broke into a smile. "Alright."
Then, without any hesitation, she walked in.
On the other side, Lin Xiaoye followed Zhang Yusheng to his herbal medicine shop. It was then that she found out that Zhang Yusheng was actually the son of Shopkeeper Zhang who bought her scorpion before.
When Shopkeeper Zhang saw that it was Lin Xiaoye, he immediately invited her to the backyard and even had someone prepare a good tea.
"It seems that fate has truly come to pass. Miss Lin, a few days ago I was still talking about you to my son. I never would have thought that we would meet again today."
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gongzi - son (honorific used to address a son from nobility/high status); son of an
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Saying that, Shopkeeper Zhang laughed.
"Shopkeeper Zhang is too polite."
Then Lin Xiaoye took the cup of tea and drank a sip as she looked at Zhang Yusheng on the side.
It turns out that he was Shopkeeper Zhang's son. This father and son pair are honest people, hence it would be nice if she could cooperate with them.
Zhang Yusheng couldn't stand it anymore and said,
"Miss Lin, since you and my father are old acquaintances, regarding the matter about Jishi Hall..."
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "We are now at your herbal medicine shop, outside matters will naturally have nothing to do here."
Zhang Yusheng was momentarily taken aback, then he looked at Shopkeeper Zhang and nodded comfortably.
At this time, Shopkeeper Zhang smiled politely: "Miss Lin, I heard you wanted to cooperate with us?"
Lin Xiaoye said: "Just now, I asked Zhang Yusheng to explain the reason for your cooperation with Jishi Hall. I think Shopkeeper Zhang felt uneasy after doing this kind of thing?"
She saw Shopkeeper Zhang frown and sighed: "What Miss Lin said was true, since the opening of Jishi Hall, small businesses in town like our herbal medicine shop have been worsening day by day. If we hadn't cooperated with them, I'm afraid our shop would have already closed down."
After speaking, he immediately remembered something and quickly added: "The scorpion you sold last time was also sold to them. With just my small herbal medicine shop, how could I afford to pay such a high price?"
At this moment, Shopkeeper Zhang stopped talking about that matter and started explaining to Lin Xiaoye.
Lin Xiaoye nodded. She still believed in Shopkeeper Zhang's character, so she would naturally believe his words.
She turned to look at this herbal medicine shop.
It was no wonder that the last time she came, there were no doctors here. Today, she had been here for so long, but no one had come to buy medicine.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiaoye quickly said, "If Shopkeeper Zhang trusts me, then from now on, you can cooperate with me."
Upon hearing her words, Shopkeeper Zhang and Zhang Yusheng immediately raised their heads and looked at her.
Zhang Yusheng quickly asked: "What does Miss mean?"
"Even though there are a lot of herbal medicine shops in this town, they are all similar in nature. They are all just bitter medicine, but Jishi Hall is different from all of you. Everyone would still choose to go over there even if there are new opened shops. But if we were to prepare something different, will we still be afraid of not being able to make money?"
Shopkeeper Zhang immediately asked, "But how can there be a fresh way to treat illnesses?"
Lin Xiaoye smiled, "Has Shopkeeper Zhang ever heard of diet therapy?"
Shopkeeper Zhang frowned and thought for a while. "Diet therapy is a culture with a long history, so I naturally know of it. Could it be that Miss wants to use diet therapy?"
With that, Zhang Yusheng said: "But Father, we don't have much knowledge in diet therapy."
Lin Xiaoye said, "You guys don't have it, but I do."
On the other side, A'Lan turned around the house. She looked and looked. Afterwards, she pursed her lips.
"Such a small house and even this table and stool are all worn out."
She mumbled a few words and looked outside at Huo Li. She couldn't help but sigh.
"Ai, if you had a little more money, I wouldn't have to worry so much!"
"Old Huo, is Old Huo here?" A voice came from outside.
Huo Li was sharpening his knife in the yard when he heard someone shouting. He took two steps forward.
The person who came was Old Hu's wife. Since the last time Lin Xiaoye had saved her son, whatever happened, the first person she could think of was Lin Xiaoye.
When Old Hu's wife saw Huo Li, she quickly asked, "Wei, Old Huo, is your wife here? My Mother-in-Law suddenly feel ill. We have already consulted the doctor, but I'm still worried to death. Didn't your wife know medicine? I'll have to trouble her to come with me."
Old Hu's wife sounded anxious.
Huo Li said, "She's not here."
Old Hu's wife panicked, "What…what should we do now? My Mother-in-Law is currently in a very difficult situation."
Old Hu's wife became anxious for a while before she quickly said, "Then alright, if your wife comes back, let her go over my place."
"En." Huo Li replied softly.
He didn't know much about medical stuffs and there was nothing he could do to help.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, these words from Old Hu's wife were heard by A'Lan.
"That ugly monster knows medicine?"
Why hadn't she heard of it before?
She then saw Huo Li walk past her as she was thinking.
"How about I call you Brother Huo from now on?"
A'Lan looked at Huo Li shyly.
Huo Li immediately frowned.
Wasn't she Lin Xiaoye's aunt?
It was likely that in A'Lan's eyes, seniority wasn't as important as this handsome man in front of her.
At the same time, Little Mochi ran over and shook Huo Li's leg. He snorted and looked at A'Lan with an anxious expression.
Huo Li nodded. "Alright, I understand."
Huo Li held Little Mochi in his arms and glanced at A'Lan.
"I'm taking Little Mochi out."
A'Lan immediately replied, "Alright, then I'll go with you guys. I don't know many people here and since I planned to stay for a long time, so if Brother Huo doesn't mind, can you take me for a walk around the vicinity?"
Huo Li's lips moved as he glanced at her coldly. He didn't plan to say anything and just walked away in an instant.
Seeing that Huo Li didn't refuse, A'Lan followed him happily.
At this moment, Lin Xiaoye and Shopkeeper Zhang had discussed their plans and she immediately received Shopkeeper Zhang's appreciation.
"Miss Lin, I never thought that you would have such profound knowledge. It seems that one truly cannot judge a book by its cover."
After he finished speaking, Shopkeeper Zhang suddenly felt that something was amiss. He hurriedly said, "No no no, what I mean is, Miss Lin is even more of an ordinary woman."
Lin Xiao smiled, "Shopkeeper Zhang, there's no need to be polite. With my current appearance, I'm already used to it."
Zhang Yusheng was stunned: "Miss Lin has a good temperament."
He didn't expect that a country girl would be so open-minded.
Seeing Lin Xiaoye like this, Zhang Yusheng suddenly felt that Lin Xiaoye wasn't as hateful as she had been just now.
"Alright, since both of you also agree with my plan, then we should strike while the iron is hot. Let's settle this matter now." Lin Xiaoye said.
She had already been out for the entire morning. If she didn't go back now, there would be no one left to take care of Little Mochi.
Shopkeeper Zhang and Zhang Yusheng looked at each other, then Shopkeeper Zhang asked: "What does Miss Lin mean?"
Lin Xiaoye said, "Since we're cooperating, then let's just work out the terms for our cooperation."
Shopkeeper Zhang's eyes immediately darkened.
A businessman is a businessman after all. When it comes to matters of interest, it's not that easy to talk about them.
However, with how tempting her conditions were, she doesn't believe that Shopkeeper Zhang would be able to put the meat in the bowl for someone else to eat.
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Thinking about it, Lin Xiaoye said, "Since Boss Zhang hasn't made up his mind yet, why not listen to what I have to say first?"
Boss Zhang nodded his head: "Miss Lin, please tell me about it first."
Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye said: "I'll be straightforward, although I'm a rural woman who doesn't have much experience in business, but I, Lin Xiaoye, never let myself suffer any losses. Since we are cooperating, honesty should be primary."
Boss Zhang nodded immediately: "That's given."
Lin Xiaoye went on: "Then that's good. The situation now is, since I have the skills and prescriptions, and you have the money and the shop, then I'll provide the prescriptions and the manufacturing methods. Afterwards, it'll be sold in your shop. As for the profits, other than the cost of the ingredients, we'll split it evenly and I'll give you 60-40, how about that?"
Upon hearing her words, Boss Zhang suddenly frowned.
This girl is really shrewd, they're using his own shop and ingredients, but she wants to get sixty percent?
"Miss, don't you want to think about our share proportion again? After all, we will be using my shop and you won't be investing a penny. If the sales aren't good, wouldn't I suffer a loss?"
Zhang Yusheng beside him also nodded.
Lim Xiaoye smiled and said: "Boss Zhang, you can't count it like this. The recipes inside my head are unique in this world. They were passed down from my ancestors and I took them out for you. So how could you possibly suffer any losses?"
Boss Zhang was really itchy about the prescriptions that Lin Xiaoye had said.
She suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Alright, then let's each take a step back. How about 50-50?"
Lin Xiaoye smiled: "Boss Zhang, you should be glad that I didn't call 70-30. Think about it, the recipes are in my head, if I were to wholeheartedly earn money, then I would just have to push a cart to the streets to sell it. When that time comes, all the money I would get would be mine."
Hearing that, Zhang Yusheng became anxious and immediately pulled on Boss Zhang's sleeves.
"Father, what she said isn't bad."
Boss Zhang instantly rolled his eyes at Zhang Yusheng and said: "But as you said just now, even if you push a cart yourself you wouldn't have the money to buy the materials and your business might not even succeed."
"I would brazenly ask Boss Zhang. When you opened this herbal medicine shop, didn't you spend a few hundred taels of silver?"
Boss Zhang's palm suddenly tightened.
This herbal medicine shop spent all of his life's savings. Back then, wasn't he also a poor man? He didn't have anything, and in the end, he even ran away with his wife.
But didn't he wholeheartedly want to open a herbal medicine shop to treat others? After so many years, it could be considered to be somewhat effective, but in the end, a Jishi Hall came along. If not for that, he wouldn't have let Zhang Yusheng do that kind of thing.
Thinking of this, Boss Zhang sighed helplessly.
Seeing that, Lin Xiaoye also let out a sigh of relief.
Just now, she was just testing Boss Zhang. After all, being able to do business in town, opening a pretty decent shop wasn't an easy task, which family doesn't have a sad history?
She never expected that she was right to gamble on him.
Lin Xiaoye said: "How about it, has Boss Zhang thought it over yet?"
Boss Zhang laughed helplessly: "Oh you, I've never seen a girl like you before, to the point where I can't get any benefits."
"You can't say that. If you earn money, then don't you no longer have to work with Jishi Hall anymore?" Lin Xiaoye said.
After that, Lin Xiaoye and Boss Zhang signed an agreement.
In the end, Lin Xiaoye had paved a path for herself.
"Oh right, Boss Zhang, these recipes of mine were passed down from my ancestors. Once you learn it, you won't just turn hostile right?"
Boss Zhang laughed: "Of course not, I have been doing business in this town for most of my life, how could I lie to you?"
Lin Xiaoye pouted.
"That's hard to say."
After speaking, Lin Xiaoye looked at Boss Zhang: "In order to ensure that our cooperation can go on happily, Boss Zhang, you have to give me a guarantee, or…"
Lin Xiaoye looked up at his herbal medicine shop: "You can use this herbal medicine shop as collateral."
Hearing that, Boss Zhang was annoyed, he immediately stood up, his face had a trace of anger.
"Lin Xiaoye, what's the meaning of this? You clearly know that this herbal medicine shop is the foundation of our Old Zhang's Family. It's even more important than my life!"
Zhang Yusheng suddenly felt a bit of anger.
"Miss Lin, my father is kind enough to work with you, how can you be so overbearing?"
At first, she wanted to share 60-40, but now, she wanted to get her hands on their herbal medicine shop. Seems like he had made the wrong decision today, he shouldn't have listened to this woman's words and brought her to their herbal medicine shop for some sort of business.
On the other hand, Lin Xiaoye didn't seem to mind: "Boss Zhang, what's there to be angry about? What I just said was just in case. Think about it, I'm just a weak girl who has gone through so much trouble to come to the town to do business with you and I also have to give you these ancestral recipes behind the backs of my family members. If you won't honestly do business with me, when the time comes, then I won't be able to live."
Boss Zhang immediately said in all seriousness: "Does Miss Lin not believe me?"
Lin Xiaoye quickly waved her hands. "If I don't believe you, then I won't come looking for you. However, you also know that the world is dangerous. If it were Boss Zhang, I believe you would also think of yourself first, right?"
After she said that, Lin Xiaoye stood up and looked at the sky. It was almost noon, there was no time to waste.
"Moreover, as long as I take out the prescriptions in my hands, they will definitely be extremely popular. After all, I want to earn some money now, but I have a child to take care of in my family, if I go and look for Jishi Hall now, I believe that Uncle Meng will definitely give me a better price. But when that happens, it will be even more difficult to run your shop here in Boss Zhang."
"You…" Zhang Yusheng glared at Lin Xiaoye.
If it wasn't for the fact that Lin Xiaoye was a woman, he definitely would have scolded her.
However, Lin Xiaoye smiled: "Did both of you bosses thought about it? Rest assured, you will definitely not suffer a loss in this business. Moreover, since you won't be doing something wicked then how can I forcefully snatch this shop away? We will all do everything in peace."
At this time, Boss Zhang was calmer.
There was no other way, who asked them to fall into Lin Xiaoye's hands now? Furthermore, those prescriptions in her hands were extremely important to him as his herbal medicine shop.
With these in mind, Boss Zhang shook his head helplessly before letting out a heavy sigh.
"Whatever, I'll just listen to you."
"Father…" Zhang Yusheng originally wanted to persuade him, but Boss Zhang had already added another one.
Afterwards, the two parties pressed their palms together and the matter was settled.
"Alright then. I'll go back and sort out the prescriptions tonight. I'll send them over to you tomorrow, so we can prepare to earn some money."