Chapter 94: I’ll Wait for You at Home
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Su Li pulled Su Ze to the rice shop.
The shop assistant was dozing off. As the autumn harvest had just passed, every family still had food. Thus, at this time of year, the business of their rice shop was not very good.
“Shopkeeper, give me 20 catties of rice and 10 catties of white flour.”
A pleasant female voice entered the shop assistant’s ears, and he instantly woke up.
The shop assistant wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth and asked, “Miss, you want to buy rice?”
Su Li nodded and repeated what she had just said. The shop assistant smiled until his eyes were gone.
Great, they had finally made business today!
Rice and white flour were precious items. The commoners would not be willing to buy them. It was really difficult to sell them!
Seeing that Su Li had bought so much at once, Su Ze couldn’t help but ask, “Sister, you want to buy rice?”
Su Li said vaguely, “Buy some.”
Su Ze thought that Su Li’s family was running out of rice, so he didn’t think too much about it. However, his sister was still as extravagant as ever.
Rice was so expensive that one couldn’t stand eating it like this even if they had a mine at home! Should he remind her to buy some coarse grains instead?
However, when he thought of Su Li’s temper, Su Ze became a little timid.
It was not easy for him to reconcile with his sister. If he offended her again because of a few words, who would he cry to?
Hence, Su Ze kept holding it in. Su Li noticed his expression and pretended not to see it.
The shop assistant weighed it and said, “It’s a total of 650 copper coins.”
Su Li took out a tael of silver from her pouch and handed it over. The shop assistant brought back another 350 copper coins for her.
Su Ze turned his head to the side. Out of sight, out of mind!
After paying, the shop assistant handed the item over with a smile. “Take it.” “Give it to me!” Su Ze reached out to take it.
His sister was such a weak girl. How could she carry these heavy things?
Su Li, who was wearing an XXL, had no idea that in Su Ze’s eyes, she was someone who was wearing an S size.
Su Li went to the butcher’s shop to get another two catties of meat.
Su Ze looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. If his sister continued to buy like this, he was really afraid that she would be divorced!
Even if she had money in her pocket, she could not spend it like this. What if something bad happened one day?
After buying the pork, Su Ze said carefully, “Sister, let’s go back! If we’re late, we won’t be able to catch the ox cart!”
If he didn’t return soon, his heart wouldn’t be able to take it anymore!
Su Li originally wanted to continue buying other things, but she was also afraid that Su Ze would not be able to catch the ox cart. She could only nod and say, “Alright, let’s go back!”
Su Ze heaved a sigh of relief when he saw her walking towards the entrance of the street.
Su Ze realized that Su Li was not walking in the direction where the He Family Village’s ox cart was parked. He reminded her, “Sister, you’re in the wrong place!”
Su Li smiled and said, “I’ll send you to the ox cart first. I’ll go back later.”
Su Ze quickly refused. “That won’t do. I’ll send you to the car first. You can’t carry so many things!”
Su Li looked at him and said, “This food is for Father and Mother. Take it home and eat it. We haven’t finished the food we bought last time.”
The Host’s family treated the Host well. Even if the Host was being unreasonable, they still spoiled her. Now that the Host was no longer around, she would do her filial duty for her!
Su Ze was stunned for a moment before he reacted and quickly refused. “I can’t take this. There’s still a lot of food at home that we can’t finish. You and
Brother-in-law don’t have any fields. Take these back to eat.”
It was not easy for his sister. She still had two children to support at home and a huge sum of money to give every month. If he took these things back, his father would definitely beat him to death.
Su Li pulled a long face and said in a tone that did not allow for rejection, “Just take it if I give it to you. Why are you being so polite to me? I’m not pretending to be a big shot. Recently, I’ve earned some money from doing some work.”
Su Ze still didn’t want it. He placed it on the ground and was ready to argue with Su Li.
“Sis, then tell me, what kind of business is so profitable?”
He seriously suspected that his sister was lying to him!
What kind of livelihood could support her such that it didn’t hurt to spend a
tael of silver? It must be that his brother-in-law had earned some money from hunting recently and his sister had taken it out again.
Su Ze felt that he had already guessed the truth of the matter. Thus, it was more evident why he couldn’t take Su Li’s things.
If she had spent all the money and his brother-in-law did not see her bring anything back, wouldn’t both of them quarrel if his brother-in-law asked about it?
Although his sister did not like his brother-in-law, their children were already so old. It was useless to say anything else. It was only right to live a peaceful life together.
Seeing that he refused to take anything and even started arguing with her, Su Li knew that she had to explain things clearly today.
Hence, Su Li told him about selling soap.
Su Ze couldn’t help but frown after hearing this. It was obvious that he didn’t believe Su Li’s words completely.
“Yes, yes!” Su Li nodded.
Su Ze still didn’t believe her. “Sister, don’t lie to me. I’ve grown up. I’m no longer the child who only knows how to snot.”
“The things in the Exquisite Pavilion are so expensive! And that fragrant soap is selling very well. At first, I wanted to buy one for you, but it costs 75 copper coins each! I’ll definitely buy it for you when I have money.”
When the fragrant soap came out, he wanted to buy one for Su Li, but that price was too expensive for him. For now, he should save the money in his pocket first. When he earned big money in the future, he would definitely buy a lot for Su Li!
Su Li reached out to pat his head, but realized that he was really too tall, so she patted his shoulder instead.
Su Ze noticed what she was doing and bent down, lowering his head.
Su Li smiled and poked his forehead. “Are you bullying me for being short?”
Su Ze laughed. “I swear I didn’t!”
“Sister, don’t change the topic. Did you spend the money Brother-in-law earned from hunting?”
Su Li gritted her teeth. Why didn’t this brat believe her?
“Am I that kind of person?”
Su Ze blinked. He didn’t say it explicitly, but his expression said it all.
Su Li stomped on his foot. “You brat.”
Suzette giggled, but he didn’t pursue the matter.
Su Li sent Su Ze to the ox cart back to the village and paid the fare.
Su Ze wanted to get the fare back and said, “I don’t need you to pay for me. I have money!”
Su Li grabbed his outstretched hand. “Alright, I’ll help you pay the fare this time. If you take it back, you’re looking down on me.”
Hearing this, Su Ze didn’t reach for the fare again.
Su Ze smiled and said, “Sister, you should go back. If you go back late, Dahu and Erhu will be anxious.”
“Alright.” Su Li nodded in agreement.
It didn’t matter if she went back late, but it was Sun Ming who sent her back today. It wasn’t appropriate for him to wait too long.
Su Ze looked at Su Li’s back and waved his hand. He said loudly, “Sister, remember to come back. I’ll wait for you at home..”
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