Chapter 41. Separated
The east revealed the white curve. The oil lamp in the main room of Yue Family had been on all night. Yue Family didn't come up with any plan.
Yue Da had smoked countless dry cigarettes. The accumulated white smoke in the room made everyone's all-nighter eyes hurt a little. He spoke in a hoarse voice: "Fine. In the end, keeping them is keeping a calamity. They can leave if they want to. Just one point, they can't stay in Liutun Town anymore. They must go far away."
This was to push this untimely bomb further away, least that it'll injure themselves at some unknown time. Yue Da Fu just wanted You Jin and others to stay away from Liutun Town. How was he to know that the other party wanted to stay away too? The cock called three times. Everyone in the second room woke from their good night's sleep. Although they didn't have much to pack, You Jin told the little ones to pack their baggage in the room: "You don't have to pack the rest. Just your own change of clothes. Once we got the separation note in hand, we will immediately leave Liutun Town."
She puffed out her chest and headed out of Yue's house to invite Li Zheng and Patriarch over.
When Yue Shan Chuan saw her come early in the morning, he knew that the girls in the second room were determined to leave. He sighed deeply: "Fine, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Since you have made your decision, you can only seek your own happiness."
Li Zheng also knew that something happened to Yue Family last night but he didn't know that it reached the point of separation. When he came to Yue's house and heard You Jin's explanation, his whole person got a fright: "You Jin, don't mess around. How can you encourage your mother to separate?"
Standing in the main room with the baby in her arm, Mrs. Su smiling shook her head firmly: "Uncle Li Zheng, it's nothing to do with the children. I decided to leave Yue Family. Hope Patriarch and Li Zheng can be our witness."
Everyone in Yue Family discussed all night with no results. What's more, You Jin knew too much. They could only nod in agreement. Li Zheng swept his gaze at everyone in Yue Family. Then he looked at Patriarch who had been shaking his head and silently sighing. At the urging of You Jin, two copy of the separation note was written.
Except for Yue Da Fu who traveled south and north in his early years and recognize a few characters, everyone was illiterate. When Li Zheng finished writing the separation note, Yue Da Fu took it into hand and carefully examined it a few times. He asked Li Zheng to add three more points: "First, after leaving Yue Family, can't stay in Liutun Town. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other. Second, not to slander the reputation of my Yue Family outside and can't use my Yue Family's surname. Third, Yue You Jin, you must be fulfill what you promised me."
You Jin and others were distinguished from Yue Family.
Some found it strange that Yue Da Fu directly mentioned You Jin by name. Li Zheng glanced at You Jin. Seeing her nod, he picked up the pen and added a few more lines: "Check it. If there's no problem, Chang Lu and Mrs. Su can put a handprint!"
Mrs. Su was illiterate. When she saw You Jin's slight nod, she put her handprint on the separation note.
Li Zheng respectively gave Yue Chang Lu and Mrs. Su one signed separation note: "That's it."
Looking at second branch's overjoyed children, Yue Shan Chuan felt a chill in his heart. How much was their heart hurt for them to choose to leave Yue Family even when if they get starved to death!
Not caring what other thoughts, You Jin carefully folded the separation note into pocket. She picked up little Ninth who was beside her and carried the already packed luggage on her back: "Mother, let's go!"
"Wait! The things you carry are all from my Yue Family. The clothes you wear are also from my Yue Family. If you want to go out this door, leave everything behind!" Old Mrs. Chen saw the money-wasting things act like they were showing off their power and felt her heart was blocked. At the sight of them carrying a bundle, she immediately raised her voice.
A few children stopped. The fear embedded into their bones for old Mrs. Chen made them inexplicably afraid. They all turned their attention to You Jin. You Jin couldn't be bothered with this paper tiger; just sneered and took the lead in exiting Yue Family's gate. When the rest saw her leave, they hurriedly followed her.
Old Mrs. Chen didn't expect that the money-losing things to not take her so seriously. She immediately pointed to Yue Chang Fu and Yue Chang Lu on the side: "Why are you still standing there like a wooden block? Still not yet, chasing it back for me!" She was close to rolling around and throw a tantrum.
"Enough! Not stopping a single day!" Yue Da Fu's mind was in a mess. And feeling quite annoyed. How can he have the patience with shrew-like old Mrs. Chen? So he hollered.
Seeing that he didn't give her face like this, old Mrs. Chen slumped on the ground and wailed, "I can't live this life any more! The young are white-eyed wolves. The old bully me too! God!" Annoyed by her crying, Yue Da Fu turned around and left the main room; couldn't be bothered with her tantrum. Outside, Patriarch and Li Zheng, who had just left the gate of Yue Family, heard the cries inside. They couldn't help but lamented: "Didn't marry a virtuous wife!"
Back to the group of then that had exited Yue Family, they were walking on the road with their baggage on their backs. Quite eye-catching. The nosy villagers curiously asked, "Sister-in-law Su, where are you going? "
Mrs. Su and the others just smiled and didn't say anything. They went straight out of Cuifeng Village. Not long after they reached the official road, they boarded the ox cart that was attracting customers along the way and went to Liutun Town; Leaving behind the puzzled villagers of Cuifeng Village. After two days, they found out that Mrs. Su and Yue Chang Lu had separated. All the children had left with Mrs. Su!
Back to Mrs. Su and the others who were on the ox cart. Among the children, it was their first time leaving Cuifeng Village with the exception of You Jin, who had snuck to Liutun Town before. Sitting on the ox cart, You Yin was a little confused and helpless: "Third Elder Sister, where are we going?"
Mrs. Su lovingly stroked You Yin's little head: "There will always be a place to go."
You Jin had a game plan. Currently, the ox cart was filled with their family. She briefly shared her thoughts with her mother and the few younger sisters; "Let's go to the county first and send the separation note to the yamen to be stamped. Afterward, separate the household registration from Yue Family. We'll set up our own household and find a village to plant some land. The days will definitely get better."
Although the children didn't know how life would be like, they all nodded with confidence at Third Elder Sister's firm eyes, "En!"
You Zhu was also over the moon: "Third Elder Sister, no one will beat us again in the future, right?"
Looking back at Cuifeng Village, which was far away, You Zhu still couldn't believe it in her heart; she feared that this was an overly-beautiful dream.
Heart ached, You Jin hugged You Zhu: "Right, no one will beat us in the future!"
The several children were beaten by Yue Chang Lu since young. The shadow of domestic violence had always shrouded them. Now they were free of it, the several children couldn't believe it.
After riding an ox cart to Liutun Town, You Jin first went to buy a large bag of multigrain mantou. Then a mule cart with a canopy was rented to go to the county town. After the sun came out, everyone left Cuifeng Mountain. When the sun was setting, they finally arrived at Dingyuan County. It was getting late. You Jin glanced at all the little sleepy faces in the mule cart. Thinking how yamen must be closed now, she asked the driver uncle about the location of cart shop in the county city that wandering merchants live in. Afterward, she requested him to drive the cart to the cart stop before getting off.
After paying fifty wen for the fare, You Jin carried little Tenth and led the string of sisters into the big car shop. This large cart shop was called Shunfeng cart shop. It was currently meal time. Inside was full of merchants. In line with the principle of not causing trouble and not attracting trouble, You Jin asked the shopkeeper for a room with a long kang bed; one that was for a family of ten to sleep on.
After entering the guest room, You Jin slid the door bolt and put the sleeping little Tenth on the kang. Only then, You Jin breathed a sigh of relief. At that end, You Bao took out the mantou that You Jin had bought in Liutun Town today. The family made do with a bit of hot water and each person ate a mantou. Only then, they sat down with satisfaction.
Mrs. Su never asked how much money You Jin had now. However, she had saw her daughter pay fifty wen for the cart fare and another twenty wen to live in a big cart shop. Seventy was gone in an instant. One must know that they were a family of ten now. Spending was indeed a big issue!
Now that there was only their family left and Mrs. Su became free, she asked You Jin: "Jin-er, how much money do you have now? How about Mother go out to find some work tomorrow? It'll more less help out? "
You Jin shook her head: "Mother, you're still in post-natal confinement. Besides, little Tenth and Kang-er are too little. What will to do if you go out to work? I still have some money now. It's enough for us to settle down."
As she said that, she took out the money that she kept close to her: "In addition to the seventy wen that I just spent, I also spent ten wen to buy mantou in Liutun Town today. Third Aunt gave me 100 wem last time. There are twenty wen left of it. In addition, I got a total of seventeen silver liang from hunting last year. I'm dividing this silver into three parts. You, You Yin, and I will each hold one part in case of emergency."
You Jin held eight silver liang herself: "Tomorrow, I will go to the county yamen to get the stamp. I'm afraid that it will cost some money to set up a household. So I will take more. The rest will be separated for safekeeping; Mother will take five liang and You Yin four liang. "
Mrs. Su didn't know that You Jin had saved so much money. When she saw her take out so much money, she was shocked. She rushed to put the five silver liang that You Jin had pushed over into her bosom: "But our family only consist of all female and Kang-er is still young. It seems we will set up a women household? After setting up a household, where should we go?"
Dafeng Dynasty women can set up their own household. But when women set up a household, the taxes and fees will be extra charged half of the male households'.
"So be it. Let's submit you and Yue Chang Lu's separation note and make it official. After setting up a female household, we will leave Dingyuan County. Although the county town is far away from Cuifeng Village, Yue Wentao brothers and Third Uncle's family are still in the county town. It's better to avoid some troubles!" You Jin had already thought it through. After make it official, they will go around the county town for a few days to inquire about the situation. They'll then go to the yamen to ask for directions to transfer the household registration out of Dingyuan County. From then on, Yue Family will be far away.
"That's true. After all, we aren't one family anymore. It wouldn't be good if we met." Mrs. Su thought about it and felt that You Jin's words were reasonable. So he nodded in agreement.
But sometimes things change much faster than people expected. Early the next morning, You Jin originally wanted to go to the yamen to get the household registration fixed. But she encountered Mrs. Han on the street.
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Chapter 42. Bidding farewell with Mrs. Han
"You Jin? Why did you come to the county city?" A slightly doubtful Mrs. Han looked at You Jin, who was dressed as a boy: "I saw you from a distance and thought I was seeing things. Why did you come to the county city?" It turned out that Han Family's grocery store opened on the same street as the cart shop where You Jin and the others stayed last night. Mrs. Han, who came out to buy breakfast, happened to bump into You Jin.
You Jin looked at Mrs. Han with some embarrassment. She didn't know where to start. So she could only vaguely explained: "I have some important things to do in the county."
It was impossible for Mrs. Han to know so quickly about Mrs. Su and Yue Chang Lu's separation. You Jin was also too lazy to explain. So she wanted to vaguely muddle through it.
"You are a little girl, what can you do in the county city? Come and sit at Third Aunt's house. If there is anything, tell your third uncle. He is well-known in the county city." Mrs. Han felt that it was a bit strange. Her intuition was to not let You Jin leave. She reached out and tightly grabbed her sleeve.
You Jin couldn't break free from Mrs. Han's "claw" and resignedly sighed before telling the truth: "Third Aunt, my mother and Yue Chang Lu have separated. We all followed my mother and left Yue's house. I am to register the household."
"What? Separate!" In a moment of surprise, Mrs. Han's voice unconsciously became a little louder. It attracted frequent glances from the stalls near the two of them: "We have only left home for less than a month, how can a separation happen out of the blue?"
You Jin sighed: "Third Aunt, is it out of the blue? I can't talk anymore. I have to go to the yamen to apply for household registration!"
After that, she wanted to break free from Mrs. Han's grasp.
Mrs. Han hurriedly dragged her back: "You are a little girl. It's not that easy to go to the yamen. The husband of one my maternal family's sister is in the business of brokering. I will take you to find him for help!"
Although Mrs. Han didn't know what happened, she unconsciously opened her mouth to help You Jin.
When You Jin heard what she said, she also felt that it made some sense. So she agreed. Seeing that she wasn't leaving, Mrs. Han hurried back to the shop to instruct the errand boy. Only then, she came out and led You Jin to the broker.
The broker surnamed He saw Mrs. Han bring a relative and didn't ask for much money. Only charged five silver liang. Within an hour, the red-stamped separation note and the household registration with the name written as Su You Jin were brought back: "Little girl, I did what you want. Everything is sorted. Now, keep them safe."
You Jin looked through it carefully before putting them away: "Thank you Uncle He for making this trip for me."
Then she turned around and bowed deeply to Mrs. Han who had been waiting with her: "Thank you Third Aunt."
Mrs. Han smiled and waved her hand: "It's not easy for you, a little girl, run this errand. So I just lend a hand. Now that the matter has been settled, how about you take me to see your mother?"
In the end, Mrs. Han still wanted to know what happened to make Mrs. Su, a person who hadn't resisted for 15 years, to fight back so hard this time.
You Jin considered it before nodding in agreement. After coming out of the brokering shop, she took Mrs. Han back to the cart shop.
After hearing Mrs. Su's light-hearted explanation of the cause and result of separation, Mrs. Han trembled slightly despite seeing the having vast horizon: "That's Second Elder Brother's biological children! To actually want to drown them!? Is it that difficult at home?"
While being repulsed by the ruthlessness of everyone in Yue Family, she was relieved that Mrs. Su had jumped out of the fire pit: "But all is good now. You left Yue Family with your children. At least it's a good thing for these two children, isn't it? So what are your plans for the future?"
Mrs. Su pondered for a moment before saying: "We are going to leave Dingyuan County in a few days and move to another place. It can be regarded as burying everything in the past! You have helped us a lot today, but please don't tell old Third one about our encounter. I don't want to affect your life because of our affairs."
Mrs. Han sighed. Looking at the recently sturdier two babies in the swaddles, she nodded slightly: "I know. Since you guys aren't leaving so quickly, I'll come back to you in two days. Get You Jin to come to my family's shop and call for me if anything happens." The two sister-in-laws talked for a while before Mrs. Han absentmindedly left the big cart shop.
Another two days passed. You Jin had went around the county and gathered a lot of news from the shopkeeper of the big cart shop and the visiting merchants. Finally, she decided to go to the south of Dingyuan County with her home to Luohe Prefecture, which was about five or six days away. Dry food was prepared and a heads-up was given to a group of merchants who were going to go to the south the day after. She gave some money to follow behind their convoy, which was considered to be taking care of each other.
The night before their departure, Mrs. Han carried over a large bundle and came to the big cart shop in the dark of night.
After putting the bundle on the kang, she took out a purse from her bosom and stuffed it into You Jin's hand: "You must be short of silver and money now. Though this little money can't help much, there is still some old clothes from your Elder Sister You He and I in the bundle. Although they are a little old, they can worn. Just a thought from me."
You Jin held a heavy purse in her hand. Her eyes were slightly red. Mrs. Han could really be said to be benevolent and righteous toward their family: "Third Aunt, your great kindness, I will definitely repay it when I have the opportunity in the future! "
"This child! We used to be one family, weren't we? No need to something like repay or not!" Mrs. Han scolded her for a few words before bidding farewell with a smile: "Okay, it's late at night. You rest early. Once you settle down in Luohe Prefecture, remember to send me a letter."
The purse given by Mrs. Han contained 13 silver liang. It must have been the private money she had saved over the years. One must know that the 13 silver liang wasn't a small amount for a village family. Mrs. Han knew that there was no return for this money and still given them this much money. It would be a lie to say that they weren't moved.
After putting away the things that Mrs. Han had gifted, Su Family's ten members turned off the lights and slept early. After all, they had to spend five to six days journey starting tomorrow. They got to recharge their batteries.
Mrs. Su's body was already weak. What's more, she wasn't out of post-natal confinement. The torment of continuous travel, Mrs. Su fell ill before You Jin's family of ten reach Luohe Prefecture. Even the weakest, Kang-r also became sickly. Sitting on the bumpy mule cart as she leaned on the baggage, pale-faced Mrs. Su guiltily smiled: "It's all Mother's fault. Always causing trouble for you."
The few younger ones were so anxious that they were teary-eyed; not knowing what to do. You Jin was also very worried. Right now, they were in middle of nowhere. They can't find a doctor even if she wanted to! She could only keep comforting Mrs. Su and the few children. Mrs. Su forced herself to endure for another two days. Only then the convoy entered Luohe Prefecture.
Finally after entering Luohe Prefecture, You Jin directly asked the driver to send everyone to the door of the medical center. Although Mrs. Su's body was weak, fortunately there was no lasting damage for now. The medical center prescribed medicine. After consuming the medicine at the medical center, they found a big cart shop and rented a large room. Everyone in Su Family temporarily rest their feet ato Luohe Prefecture.
After the experience in Dingyuan County, You Jin had learned from experience. She inquired with the shopkeeper of the big cart stop about the nearby broker. If she wants to settle down in Luohe Prefecture, she must first settle the household registration. Afterward, they must have a house.
Luohe Prefecture was a major town. The urban area, population and prosperity were more than several times that of Dingyuan County. Naturally, the expense will be larger than that of Dingyuan County. Sorting the household only cost 2 silver liang. But buying a house was something that You Jin can't afford even when scour her entire body.
Seeing her hesitant face, the broker spoke, "Little girl, my price is absolutely fair. Even the smallest house in Luohe Prefecture with only one room in a small courtyard cost at least forty liang."
You Jin shook her head: "Uncle Chen, this price is too high. I won't buy houses in the city. Buying house outside the city is fine. Just one point, can't be too far from Luohe Prefecture."
"Not too far from Luohe Prefecture. I do happen to know one place. t's only five miles away from the west city gate. The price isn't expensive. It got a large yard with an acre of wasteland outside and three rooms. In total, ten liang. How about it?" Broker Chen thought about it and actually came up such a house.
"How come it's so cheap?" Even in Cuifeng Village, ten silver liangs wouldn't be able to build three houses with a compound; not to mention one mu of wasteland! You Jin took a wild guess: "Is there something wrong with the house?"
Seeing that it was just a little girl, the broker thought she would immediately nabbed it due to its cheap price. Never thought she could be so sharp. So he falteringly responded: "It's not a big problem. It's just that, that the original family owner had a daughter and wanted to find a son-in-law to marry into the house. That son-in-law was messing around outside and was stabbed to death by that miss. The miss then swiped her neck..."
The house in Wuliqiao had been vacant for a few years. It was a big deal at the time. Anyone who wanted to inquire can find out. Broker Chen can't hide it: "But little girl, let me tell you, that is a blue brick and tile house. Although it has been empty for a few years, but it's top-notch. After some cleaning, it's livable. If you don't dislike it, the price can be negotiated, right..."
"Then let's go and have a look!" You Jin didn't believe in ghosts and gods before; However, after she transmigrated, these things was not implausible. That miss can kill the heartless man, so she must be a fierce person. She probably won't make it difficult for them of family of old and young.
Broker Chen still wanted to continue to use his long tongue to persuade You Jin. Unexpectedly, she nodded and agreed to see it. Immediately, he broke into wide grin: "Oh! Okay, let's go and see it now!"
That house was on the edge of a village called Wuliqiao. Just separated by a river. On the east side of the river was where most of the villagers of Wuliqiao Village live together. On the west side of the river was only this house that was separated from Wuliqiao Village by about three or four hundred meters away. Although it was a house where people had died, Broker Chen wasn't coaxing her. The size was similar to that of Yue Family's house. Although it was empty for two or three years and the yard was full of weeds, the main structure of the house was still intact and sturdy.
After a few laps behind Broker Chen, You Jin nodded with satisfaction. Although there had been deaths, the house wasn't bad. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers. The house was also big enough and got land. With a cheap price, it was certainly the best choice.
Seeing that she was quite satisfied, Broker Chen jollily asked, "Miss Su, I didn't coax you, right? This house is really nice."
He had taken in this house by mistake back then. After a few years, no one enquired about it. Now there was a fool knocking at the door, he can be free of it as long as he doesn't lose money.
"Uncle Chen, this house hasn't been lived in for a few years. I have to spend a lot of money to clean it up. Besides, this house is somewhat unlucky..." You Jin looked around the house and showed a hint of hesitation.
Seeing that she hesitated, Broker Chen hurriedly spoke: "How about this, Miss Su? If you really want it, eight silver liang then? It really can't be any less. I have to go to the yamen to exchange for a red deed. Just the deed tax alone is a liang or two!"
"Seven liangs. If you think it's feasible, I'll buy it." With the mentality of saving a penny is a penny, You Jin pressed down the price by another liang.
Broker Chen could see that she sincerely wanted it. Afraid that no one would buy this haunted house if he missed this opportunity and ruined it, he rigidly nodded. The two returned to the city again. They exchanged the red deeds in the afternoon. In just one day, You Jin sorted out Su Family's ten members' accommodation.
Chapter 43. Move house
Although the house was bought, it took a lot of work to clean up the place as no one lived in it for a few years.
Now was farming peak time. The villagers of Wuliqiao were working in the fields by the river. When they noticed a few people in the distance entering Qin Family's house that had been abandoned for nearly three years, all of them were a little puzzled: "Qin Family's house has been empty for so many years. How come there are still people going there?"
Although they were very puzzled, they didn't dare to go and find out.
You Jin brought You Zhu and You Bao over to clean up today. Before she came, she also went to the paper shop to buy a basket of incense candles and paper money.
Arriving at the door of Qin's house, You Jin and her two younger sisters squatted down and burned incense. Then a basket of paper money was burned. While burning, she muttered: "Miss Qin, I heard from someone else that you murdered an adulterer with your own hand. I deeply admire this. Our family had just left a fire pit. Due to having no money, we occupy your place. Please don't hold a grudge against us. I don't know if anyone has burned paper money for you and if can you receive this paper money, but I hope you can be born to a good family as soon as possible. Even though the adulterer is dead, he will definitely not have a good end..."
You Zhu and You Bao listened to their elder sister as they burned paper money. Though they didn't know why they were doing this, they obediently did their own task.
After burning the paper money, You Jin started to clean up the weeds in the yard with You Zhu and You Bao. All the weeds were cut off and piled outside. The three sisters cleaned up the weeds in the front yard for the whole morning.
You Zhu, who was slumped under the eaves, panted heavily: "Third Elder Sister, no, Eldest Sister, how long will the three of us tidy up!"
Since the family's surname was changed from Yue to Su, You Jin's ranking in the family went up and she changed from Third Elder Sister to Eldest Sister.
You Jin had overestimated their speed. There was also the main room, the east and west rooms, and the kitchen! Exhausted, she shook her head: "If it's just the three of us, it'll take a good few days to clean up. I'll go to the village tomorrow to get acquainted with Lizheng. While I'm at that, I'll find a few capable aunts in the village to help!"
The three sisters kept busy until the afternoon. Then they returned to the city exhausted. After the three of them left, a breeze gently brushed the already-burned-and-extinguished paper money. A woman's leisurely sigh flowed with the breeze. The gloomy atmosphere gradually disappeared.
Early the next morning, You Jin headed out with You Zhu and You Bao again. Today, the three went to the street to buy half a basket of eggs first. Then they got on the ox cart and headed to Wuliqiao.
Entering Wuliqiao Village, they asked around for Lizheng's home. You Jin took You Zhu and You Bao to find Lizheng's home.
Wuliqiao Village had only been established for more than 30 years. The village was full of miscellaneous surnames. Unlike Cuifeng Village where almost all people belong to Yue clan. Therefore, Lizheng's status in the village was still very high. Wuliqiao's Lizheng's name was He Hao. A standard country man in his early forties with a tan and rosy complexion. He Hao was a little shocked when he heard that she had bought Qin family's house: "Were you deceived by the people from the broker? You must know that Qin Family..."
You Jin shook her head slightly: "I know all about it. But it's just a house. Besides, if Miss Qin's spirit is still here, she won't make it difficult for us family of orphans and widows."
Seeing her say this, He Hao didn't say much. Instead he asked, "Then what is it that you came here for today? Do you need me to help with something?" He Hao felt that it wasn't easy for a family of orphans and widows. In addition, villagers had natural friendliness. It went without saying he felt that he could help if he could.
You Jin did have something to ask for. Seeing that he opened mouth, she naturally followed along and said, "I have come here with an request today. Our family consists of sick and young. That house has been empty all these years, it is indeed difficult to clean up. I wonder if Lizheng can help find five or six uncles and aunts in the village to help. Although our family aren't rich, we don't want everyone to do it for nothing. What do you think about five wen a day.?"
"It's just cleaning up the house. It can be done with a few people in one day. What need is there for you to pay money?" He Hao laughed and clapped his hands: "You go first. I'll find some men in the village to help clean up."
He Hao still felt that a house with death was too haunting. So he found several younger generation in their teens and twenties in the village to help clean up.
With the help of several youth, the new home of Su Family was completely different from when You Jin's first seen it; the yard that was full of weeds had been mowed clean. The spider-webs-covered in every corner of the room were swept away. Even the dusty clothes and bedding left behind by Qin Family were all cleaned out and set on fire.
According to the previously agreed pay for each person, she gave Lizheng forty wen before bidding farewell to those who helped out. Looking at the greatly changed house, You Jin rested her hands on hip with satisfaction. Overjoyed, she uttered: "We can move in tomorrow!"
"But eldest sister, there's nothing at home. Not even bedding, pots and pans!" At the side, You Zhu fiercely poured cold water on her: "Not even firewood!"
"Cough cough," You Jin awkwardly coughed: "I will buy everything tomorrow morning. Then our family move in the afternoon and spend the night in Wuliqiao tomorrow night!"
After closing the courtyard door, she merrily took You Zhu and You Bao back to Luohe Prefecture.
At night, You Jin, You Yin and Mrs. Su took advantage of the younger children's sleeping state and counted their money.
You Jin took out all the money left on her body: "Seven liang was spent to buy the house. Two liang to get a household registration. And another three liang for the miscellaneous expenses in the past two days. I have about seven silver liang left."
You Yin also spent some of the money on her: "In the past two days, half a silver liang was spent on Mother's medicine. Not much on the rest."
The money on Mrs. Su and You Yin didn't receive much dent. There were still nearly fifteen liang in total.
"There are still about fifteen silver liang. It's estimated that it will cost three to five liang to buy pots, pans, bedding, grains and rice tomorrow. So we'll have ten silver liang in our hands. We won't live on too tight budget." You Jin thought about it, calculated a bit, and felt that it was okay. "Mother, You Yin, let's go to bed early. We have to get up early tomorrow to move!"
In the early next morning, You Jin got up the earliest. She took You Zhu out of the cart stop and went to the West Market. After buying all kinds of things needed for living and then filling up an ox cart full of things, they led the man who drove the ox cart back to the cart shop. Afterward, she got another ox cart over. Everyone in Su Family brought their own big baggage, got on the ox cart, and left the cart shop where they had stayed for three days. They made way to their new home.
After You Jin bought the house, she had already told Mrs. Su about the situation of the house. Mrs. Su understood that with their current situation, it was a blessing for them to buy this house for only seven liang. She had originally wondered whether it might be a particularly eerie and terrifying house, but when she saw this house, all her doubts and anxiety disappeared: "If it wasn't for a murder case, we wouldn't be able to buy such good house with twenty liang?"
The drivers of the ox cart helped to move the things into the yard. After You Jin settled the money, they both left; leaving only Su Family inside.
Listening to Mrs. Su's words, You Jin jollily replied: "This house is very good. Mother, take little Tenth and Kang'er to live in the main room. The rest of us split between the east and west rooms. This way, ten people can live comfortably." Although Su Family's were young, they worked together to fetch water from the well on the side of the yard and wiped the kang, tables, chairs and benches in the main room and the east and west wing rooms. Only then, they put the futon mattress on top.
You Jin arranged the kitchen items one by one. Then she went to the firewood stack left by Qin Family in the backyard, brought in a large amount of dry firewood, and began to boil water and cook. Except for Mrs. Su, who was strictly forbidden by You Jin and her sisters to go out to blow air, the whole family worked together. Even two years old little Seventh staggered behind You Yin to help. Like when they were still in Yue Family, the whole family worked in orderly manner. What was different was that there were bright smiles on everyone's face. Each of them was full of confidence and hope for the future.
The village women who started farming on the riverside saw two ox carts pulling people to the gate of Qin's house on the west side of the river and a large group of people getting off. All of them were a little curious: "What? This new movers are truly not afraid. With old Qin Family's matter back then, aren't they afraid of being haunted or something?"
"I don't know. My son went with Lizheng to help clean up that day. He said that the three little girls he saw that day didn't dress like children from rich families. They probably bought it because they wanted to find a bargain. So they bought this house?" Another woman in her forties eyed the west side of the river with her arms crossed: "Not afraid old Qin Family's daughter coming back to find them. These little girls are really bold!"
In fact, there had been people looking at old Qin's house in the past. After all, it was more than half cheaper than the market price. What's more, it came with an acre of land in front of the door. The courageous people felt it was quite a good deal. There had been several groups of people who didn't believe in ghost and checked out the house. All the prospective buyers who originally intended to buy the house fell ill without exception! Like this, it was rumored that Qin Family's house was haunted. They all thought this house would be abandoned. Unexpectedly, someone wasn't afraid of death, bought it, and lived in it!
"He Sheng's wife, do you want to go take a look?" A younger woman asked Mrs. Lin, who had just spoken. The younger ones were more daring and eager to try.
The woman known as He Sheng's wife shook her head: "I don't dare to go to this haunted house. You can go if you want drama!"
Mrs. Lin was very superstitious about ghosts and gods. What if she went and get cursed?
Su Family on the west side of the river didn't know that they had become the main topic of Wuliqiao. They busied away with their own work. They needed to clean up and make the bed. Mrs. Su minded the two babies in the main room. You Jin took You Ling, You Luo, and You Chou live in the east wing, while You Yin and the twins You Zhu and You Bao lived in the west wing.
After old Qin Family passed, they left behind a lot of tables, chairs, benches, and cabinets. You Jin kept them all in order to save money. She got the few younger sisters to wipe them clean with a scalded sackcloth before use. The new home was mostly cleaned up inside and out. It can be regarded as a home for the first time.
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Chapter 44. Open up the wasteland
Each of them put away what little clothes, shoes and socks they own away. You Zhu rolled around on the three's kang with more than enough room and looked at the surrounding environment with great satisfaction: "This will be our home from now on! How wonderful!"
You Yin, who just came back after changing the basin to clean water, saw how overjoyed she was and smilingly remarked, "That's right. And we have our own room and cabinet too!"
The two sisters merrily chatted. They were filled with longing toward their new life. Outside, You Luo and You Ling were playing in the mud in the yard. In the main room, Mrs. Su was coaxing the twins to sleep. In the east wing, You Bao and You Ling were cleaning the tables, chairs and benches. In the kitchen, You Jin was busy preparing for their first meal in the new home. Su Family's new life was beginning.
On the first day of moving into the new home, You Jin stewed a large pot of roast meat with potatoes and steamed a large pot of coarse grain rice. The family heartily enjoyed the flavorful fatty meat juice to their fill. After dinner, they took the hot water from the kitchen to the shower booth and had a refreshing bath. Only then, they went back to their rooms to sleep.
In the east wing, You Ling slept next to You Jin. At the age of five, she followed a large family from Liutun Town to Wuli Bridge. She hadn't gotten accustomed to it: "Third Elder Sister, we really aren't going back home?"
She had called You Jin Third Elder Sister for so many years. For a moment, she wasn't used to changing the addressment.
"You Ling want to go back?" You Jin didn't answer her question. Instead, she asked her this: "Does You Ling not like it here?"
You Ling's eyelids felt a little heavy. She thought for a while before shaking her head slightly: "This place is very good. There is no Father and Grandmother. No one beats us..."
Although You Ling was still young, she was also very reliant on You Jin. Although there was some anxiety and fear in her heart due to the completely unfamiliar environment. As long as Mrs. Su and others were by her side, the anxiety and fear have dissipated a lot.
"Then we won't go back. Here will be our home from now on." You Jin patted her lightly and coaxed her to sleep. The already very tired You Ling fell asleep peacefully within a moment. You Jin covered the quilts for the little ones beside her and fell asleep soon after.
In the dream, You Jin saw a young woman about 23-24 years old with a wicker-like body and a pair of almond eyes that looked very gentle. She gracefully bowed to You Jin: "Miss Su, thank you!"
Then she turned to walk into the distance. Gradually her figure disappeared into the vast white mist.
The golden light spilled into the house through the window. It was already bright outside, but no one in Su Family got up yet. You Jin rolled over comfortably before lazily opened her eyes. Looking at the dust flying happily in the sunlight in the room, she felt an inexplicable satisfied sense of idleness in her heart. She hadn't been free from the fear of someone suddenly rushing in to scold and beat her for so many years and can sleep late until the sun rises?
Thinking of the woman she dreamed of last night, it must be the miss from Qin Family who fiercely stabbed her husband. She recalled that there was absence of the gloomy air on her face last night. Instead, it was peaceful. After thanking her, the other turned around and left. She must have been reincarnated? Sitting on the kang, she pondered for a while. After a while, she sat up from the kang and gently covered the little ones who kicked the quilt. Only then, she got up, put on her shoes, and quietly walked out of the east wing to the kitchen. She have to prepare the family's breakfast.
While You Jin busied away in the kitchen, You Yin and You Zhu got up. The three sisters worked together. It didn't take long for breakfast to be ready. You Yin brought Mrs. Su's share to the main room. You Jin had said yesterday that Mrs. Su wasn't out of the postnatal confinement period yet and wasn't allowed to come out. So Mrs. Su had to stay in the main room until the confinement period was completed.
After breakfast, You Jin carried a hoe and led her younger sisters to the wasteland in front of Su Family's house for opening it up.
"Eldest Sister, what are we going to plant here? Are we planting grain?" With a sickle in her hand, You Yin looked at the wasteland overgrown with weeds. She couldn't help but worry a little: "When will we get all this grass sorted? Once we tidy it up, I'm afraid the peak farming season is over."
You Yin and You Zhu were cutting the weeds in the front, while You Jin was wielding a hoe and digging the soil on the ground where the weeds had been cut. You Ling and You Luo followed behind her and picked up the grass roots in the soil and piled them at the side. The five sisters cooperated very well. Seeing You Yin asking this question, You Jin briefly explained her plan: "We will not grow grain this spring. Currently, there are no livestock at home and the few of us can't bear the brunt of farming. I want to grow some vegetables and fruits. These grow fast. Once it's ready, we can bring it to the city and sell it for some money. Then we can exchange it for food."
When You Jin came out of Cuifeng Village, she had already brought dried garlic seeds from Cuifeng Mountain. In addition, she also bought a lot of vegetable seeds in Luohe Prefecture yesterday. Planting some vegetables and sell it in the city in exchange for money could work. After all, there was no strong labor force in the family right now. So it was definitely difficult to grow food. It would be faster to grow some vegetables and bring them to Luohe Prefecture to exchange for some money.
You Zhu was a little worried that they wouldn't be able to get money: "Every family has this kind of food. We can sell it, then others can too. Eldest Sister, what if it can't be exchanged for money?"
They were a family of ten after all. The cheapest coarse grains they bought from Luohe Prefecture yesterday cost one silver liang and three penny. That money can't withstand the spending!
You Jin put the hoe on the ground, stood up straight, and took a break for a while. Smilingly, she comforted the worried younger sisters: "Don't worry. Since Eldest Sister can bring you out, I can definitely make everyone full. Right now, the top priority is to clear the land and then quickly plant vegetables. If not, let alone having vegetables to sell to the city, we won't even be able to eat them ourselves."
When the children heard this, they were all very worried that they would have no food to eat. Their hands picked up the pace. After half a day, two ridges were made. You Jin piled the weeds that had been cut and dried two days ago on the ground and burned them into ashes. Then she mixed it to fertilize it.
The older children of Su Family spent four days in a row before they finally cleared out one mu of wasteland. Because it was used for planting vegetables, the ground was mounded into multiple ridges. Su family's land wasn't far from the Wuliqiao river. You Jin brought running water from the river for irrigation. After the land was all wet, the wild garlic brought from Cuifeng Village was split one by one and planted in the ground the next day. Then one wen was used to buy few load of straw to spread in the field where the garlic seedlings were planted. After watering enough, the three rows of garlic were planted in the field.
The rest of the land was planted with vegetables and fruits such as potatoes, cabbage, small greens, pumpkins, and the likes. One mu was completely used up.
After planting vegetables, they only need to divert water to irrigate every one or two days. These were all small things. You Yin and You Zhu can handle it. You Jin, who was finally able to get spare time, had to start thinking about finding some ways to eat meat and make money for her family.
The first thing to solve was Mrs. Su's diet. Because the food hadn't been good, Mrs. Su's breastmilk can't keep up. The two little babies who were waiting to be fed hadn't grown these days. Instead, they have lost some weight. You Jin was anxious from this sight. She remembered that she had heard people say crucian carp can produce milk in her previous life. So she went to the ground to dig earthworms out. Then she bent a few thick needles to make a curved fish hook. Afterward, she went to go fishing on the west side of Wuliqiao River.
The river surface of Wuliqiao was about three or four meters wide and the water flowing through the river in front of Su's house was slow. In summer, Wuliqiao's children liked to play in the river and fish. Right now, it was only spring. It went without saying there was no people in the river. The fish that had been hungry all winter smelled the scent of earthworms and naturally got hooked one by one. Within half an hour, You Jin caught three adult-palm-size crucian carps and two red carp weighing nearly two jins.
After one afternoon, she caught half a bucket of fish. A few women who passed by after returning from the field noticed You Jin, an unfamiliar half-grown girl fishing, and felt it was new. They got closer and had a look. They had thought it was a kid messing around. Unexpectedly, they found a nearly full bucket of fish when they were closer. The three of them enviously eyed it: "You're the girl who moved to the new house in the west of the river, aren't you? You have caught a lot of fish!"
Seeing how kind-hearted the three women looked, You Jin pulled a few rattan, quickly skewered three fish, and handed them to the three: "Three Aunties, we are new here. Everyone will be neighbors from now on. Please take good care of our family."
You Jin chose carps that weighed about a jin. Although the three women were a little shy, they still accepted them as it more or less had meat. As the saying goes, it was hard to bite the hands that feed you. After the three women received fish from You Jin, their smile became even warmer. In a short while, they became familiar with each other.
The four of them chatted for a while. Then the three women went home with a big carp. And their impression of Su Family was good: "Must say, this little girl really know how to act. She don't feel bad about giving us three such big fishes at once!"
"Yeah! You must know that if you sell such a big fish in Luohe, you can earn 20 wens!" A phoenix eye and big mouth woman widely grinned. Her mind was on how to eat this fish tonight. Spring had just started. There wasn't much to eat. The children at home were craving for meat. Now they easily got a fish. The fish got to be cooked up nicely.
The other woman was a little embarrassed: "This twenty wens aren't a small sum. Why don't we send some vegetables to Su Family tomorrow? Didn't You Jin say that her mother is still confinement? From what I see, they just moved here. There must be nothing to eat." The other two women also felt that it made sense. Even if they gave the other party half a basket of potatoes and cabbage, they would still profit, no?
That night, everyone in Su Family also had a full meal. You Jin caught a total of eight carp and six crucian carp. For dinner, two crucian carp were stewed in soup for Mrs. Su to drink first. Afterward the sisters ate carp that was grilled with salt sprinkled. The remaining six carp and four crucian carp were kept in the kitchen in clean water. This way, they can eat fish every day. It can last for three or five days!
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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.
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?
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!"