Chapter 35: Come to the door and pull the red string
Su Jinxiu prepared a lot of snails today, but they were still sold out just after noon.
Business is good here, and business is better at Jixiang Restaurant.
The building was packed with people, and tables were even set up outside.
However, the snails and fish balls placed on every table were bought from Ruyi Restaurant.
They all spent only one penny on rice and plain noodles from Jixiang Restaurant.
The better the business, the more you lose.
Zhang Wanliang's heart was bleeding, but he did not dare to offend these people casually.
Seeing that Ruyi Restaurant was sold out, I closed the door happily.
Only then did he see Su Hongxing coming back with her waist twisted, and he quickly stepped forward.
"Your niece is willing to come to my place, and I'll give her double her wages."
He had just tasted the snails and fish balls, and they were indeed not very tasty.
Su Hongxing raised her eyebrows and pinched Zhang Wanliang's waist.
"Don't worry, shopkeeper, there will definitely be no problem with my work.
In a few days, Su Jinxiu will come to work at our place obediently.
You just have to spend some money to do some planning first."
Zhang Wanliang handed Su Hongxing a few coins without saying a word.
"As long as I can get someone here, I will give you three taels of silver more every month for expenses."
Su Hongxing curled her lips, put her money in her pocket and went out.
Although Su Jinxiu's face didn't look threatening, it was better because of her youth.
Who knows, Zhang Wanhao is good at that?
She would not give Su Jinxiu a chance to crawl into bed, so she spent a lot of money to find an actor from Wucheng.
With that look, some people would believe him even if he was said to be a young master from the capital city.
Just deceive Su Jinxiu's body and money, and then coax Su Jinxiu into Jixiang Restaurant.
Don't worry about Su Jinxiu and being obedient.
In the early years, she was also the Jiaojiao who was eager to carry Zhang Wanliang into the house as soon as his wife died.
Now that she is old and has no children, Zhang Wanliang does not treat her as he used to.
If it wasn't for the fact that she had no other choice, she would be reluctant to pass the actor to Su Jinxiu!
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Su Jinxiu drove the bullock cart home and found that there were a lot of meat and vegetables piled in the yard.
Li Zhaodi hurriedly ran forward with a full belly, and saw Su Jinxiu coming back to wipe her sweat.
"Jinxiu, mother ran away to the entire Kaoshan village.
I just bought these for the time being, but Butcher Su made a deal.
If the pig is killed tomorrow, half of the pork will be left for us.
If it’s not enough, I’ll go to your grandfather’s village and ask.”
This was enough. Su Jinxiu quickly helped Li Zhaodi into the house.
"Mom, I want you to help me.
I didn’t ask you to go all out, but you still have a little one in your belly?
Just rest first and I will do the rest by myself."
Li Zhaodi carefully touched Su Jinxiu's hand.
The hands that were once delicate and smooth have now become rough.
"Mom doesn't want to be a burden to you, and wants to help you as much as possible.
It’s not easy for a girl like you..."
Su Jinxiu couldn't help but feel warm in her heart when she saw Li Zhaodi's gentle and loving look.
In her previous life, she was an orphan and was used to doing everything by herself.
Every time I turned around when I was too tired, there was no one behind me.
Looking back now, she has a supportive family behind her.
It seems that I am not so lonely anymore.
Su Jinxiu was not used to it, so she gave Li Shaodi a piece of honey-roasted preserved fruit and went to work.
Li Zhaodi ate the sweet preserved fruit, looked at Su Jinxiu who was busy, and sighed.
This busy work lasted until midnight.
Su Jinxiu dragged her tired body into the room, turned off the lights and fell asleep.
After a while, several sneaky figures appeared outside the courtyard wall.
Just as a few people were about to rush in, several servants holding torches swarmed forward and started punching and kicking them.
The beatings made several people scream in pain and run away with their heads in their hands.
The movement outside woke up the people in the courtyard. Li Zhaodi put on a piece of clothing, and she and Sun Shangwu opened the door cautiously while holding kitchen knives.
"Who, who is outside?"
Su Jinxiu also walked out, saw the servants outside, and signaled Li Zhaodi not to panic.
"Mom, don't be afraid, this is a servant of Sun Mansion.
I asked Manager Chen to borrow it for a few days. If it’s okay, you can go to bed first.”
When the servants saw Su Jinxiu, they came forward with torches.
"Miss Su, the thieves have been driven away just now.
It seems that he is not a powerful person. After suffering this loss, he should not dare to come next time."
Su Jinxiu smiled and nodded, taking out a few coins and giving them to them.
"Brothers, please take this little silver and drink some tea.
I will go to Manager Chen to express my gratitude in person."
After sending away the servant, Su Jinxiu closed the door.
The day she moved into her new house, she knew that she would not let go of the two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartment, so she was well prepared.
When I was in the Sun Mansion, I borrowed a few servants from Manager Chen.
In the evening, help me keep an eye on things here.
Seeing Li Zhaodi's worried look, Su Jinxiu stepped forward and helped her into the house.
"Mom, it's okay.
I think they are just some hooligans, but after learning a lesson today, they will be quiet in the future.
Shang Wu, you go to bed too."
Compared to Li Zhaodi's worries, Su Shangwu was not worried at all and his face was full of excitement.
"Sister, you are not only good at martial arts.
It’s really amazing how you can predict things before they happen.”
Su Jinxiu was amused by Su Shangwu and knocked on his head.
"Sister, I will also teach you to predict the future and go to bed quickly."
Su Shangwu returned to the room with full admiration.
Su Jinxiu comforted Li Zhaodi and went to the kitchen to continue working.
When it was almost dawn, Su Jinxiu drove the ox cart out...
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Li Zhaodi didn't sleep much that night. When she heard the sound of Su Jinxiu opening the door, she quickly got up.
Pushed Su Shangwu awake and asked him to catch up.
Shang Wu is a boy after all, so he can help him if anything happens.
After Su Shangwu left, Li Zhaodi was completely sleepless.
Sitting in the yard, I washed and dried the spices that Su Jinxiu picked home.
While I was busy, I heard Jiang Chunlan knocking on the door outside.
"Sister-in-law, are you up?"
Li Zhaodi quickly wiped the handle and opened the door to let Jiang Chunlan in.
"Chunlan, sit down quickly, have you eaten?
I'll bring you a bowl of fish soup noodles. The fish soup Jinxiu made this morning is very fresh."
Jiang Chunlan looked at the spacious new house and courtyard, a trace of unhappiness flashed in her eyes.
But when I thought of something, a kind smile appeared on my face again.
"Sister-in-law, stop working so hard, I ate it here.
Jinxiu is not at home?"
Li Zhaodi sighed and nodded.
"No, I went to the city early in the morning."
Jiang Chunlan sat next to Li Zhaodi and helped wash the spices.
"With Jinxiu's ability, your family's life will get better and better.
This is a good thing, but it is a hard work for a girl named Jinxiu.
I looked at her and saw that she had lost weight.
By the way, sister-in-law, I heard something coming from your side yesterday.
Was it a thief?
Hey, look, it’s still not possible without a man in the family.”
Li Zhaodi nodded heavily: "Who says it's not the case? I told Jinxiu.
Let her find an in-law, and if nothing else, she can feel more comfortable with a man to help her.
However, Jinxiu has her own ideas."
Jiang Chunlan rolled her eyes and lowered her voice.
"Sister-in-law, that's not what you said.
Jinxiu, I’m sorry, I’m so thin-skinned.
There is a young master among my distant relatives who is about the same age as Jinxiu.
The good-looking Zhou Zheng will definitely have an easier time marrying Jinxiu."
Li Zhaodi heard this and asked quickly.
"Is it really that good?"
Jiang Chunlan smiled and glanced at Li Zhaodi's belly.
"Sister-in-law, can't you still trust me? If you nod, I will make arrangements.
Jinxiu, don't tell her yet.
After they meet each other first and Jinxiu likes her, we can talk about other things."