Chapter 161 - 161 Finally, Happiness Comes After Bitterness
161 Finally, Happiness Comes After Bitterness
Bai Wutong gave five copper coins for each half kilogram to the children. If it was 15 kilograms, that would be 150 copper coins!
Bai Wutong waved her hand, and the villagers of Lintian village fell silent. Only then did she make her request.
The fruit had to be fresh and intact before she would take them in.
As long as there were fruits that met her requirements, she would not accept it after collecting 15 kilograms.
As soon as she said this, everyone looked at each other and immediately sat down on the spot. One of them cleared the space and chose the best fruits.
At the same time, Bai Wutong looked at Sheng Huaixuan and asked, “Can you help me buy some white wine and get someone to send it over now?”
Sheng Huaixuan asked, “How much do you need?”
Bai Wutong held up five fingers. “2,500 kilograms.”
Sheng Huaixuan agreed immediately. “Alright, it can be delivered tomorrow.”
Cui Lingyi exclaimed, “2,500 kilograms! You’ll have to drink it for hundreds of years!”
Bai Wutong smiled and joked, “With you around, a few years will be enough.”
Cui Lingyi made a guess, “You’re not going to make it to sell, are you?”
Bai Wutong nodded. “Let’s try it first. If it’s possible, we can consider it.”
Cui Lingyi asked in confusion, “Those 15 kilograms of fruits shouldn’t be enough, right?”
Bai Wutong smiled mysteriously. “Of course not.” Her gaze landed on the neighboring villagers who were counting the fruits. It would be enough in a while.
Soon, each family from Lintian village finished selecting five kilograms of thorny berries, mulberries, and cherries each.
However, Bai Wutong only wanted 15 kilograms, so they quarreled over who could sell it to Bai Wutong.
There were also people who threatened to flip the basket of anyone who dared to sell to Bai Wutong before them.
No one wanted to waste the night’s hard work. The scene almost went out of control.
At this moment, Bai Wutong said, “Show me your fruits.”
Everyone hurriedly squeezed forward and carried the fruit basket to Bai Wutong. They pushed each other and almost squeezed into Bai Wutong.
Chu Tianbao stood in front of Bai Wutong and glared at them fiercely. Only then did they stop. They obediently placed the basket on the ground and waited for Bai Wutong to check.
Bai Wutong looked from left to right. Before she finished checking, she quickly picked out 15 kilograms of fruits that met her requirements.
The villagers who were not chosen shouted unhappily, “Madam Bai, you haven’t seen our family’s fruits yet!”
Chu Tianbao’s face darkened. That person was so frightened that he didn’t even dare to breathe. He immediately fell silent.
The villagers looked at the remaining fruits in the basket and lowered their heads dejectedly.
After so much effort, they could only feed it to the pigs.
Yang Quan, who had mobilized his entire family, looked at Bai Wutong and suddenly begged, “Madam, please accept our fruits. Even one copper coin per half kilograms is fine too.”
There were dozens of kilograms in their baskets. If they charged one copper coin per half kilogram, they could at least get dozens of copper coins. It was better than nothing.
Hearing Yang Quan’s words, the other villagers of Lintian Village also came to a realization. “Madam, I can sell it for one copper coin per kilogram!”
“Madam, I sell 1.5 kilograms for one copper coin!”
Some people even wanted to sell it for two kilograms for a copper coin, but they hesitated.
When they lowered the price to 1 copper coin per 1.5 kilograms, Bai Wutong felt that it was enough, but she said awkwardly, “This is too much. It’s useless even if I take them. It will cost me sugar and oil to make food.”
The anxious villagers gritted their teeth and begged, “Madam, I’ll give you two kilograms for one copper coin. Just buy my wild fruits.”
One copper coin for two kilograms was cheaper than pig grass.
Besides, if pigs could eat such delicious wild fruits, they would definitely be overjoyed.
Bai Wutong revealed an unbearable expression. “It’s not easy for you either. Then give me two kilograms for one copper coin.”
Hearing Bai Wutong’s words, the other villagers hurriedly said, “Madam, Madam, we’ll sell our wild fruits to you for two kilograms per copper coin!” Instead of bringing the fruits back to feed the pigs, it was better to exchange them for a few copper coins. After all, there were pig grass everywhere, so they couldn’t sell them even if they wanted to.
With someone initiating, the others chimed in. “Same for us!”
Bai Wutong said reluctantly, “Alright, since it’s not easy for everyone, I’ll take all for two kilograms per copper coin.”
The villagers of the Lintian Village even said gratefully, “Thank you, Madam Bai! Thank you, Madam Bai! Madam Bai is the Goddess of Mercy!”
The villagers of Youjia Village were very dissatisfied with the villagers of Lintian Village. Although Bai Wutong did not spend much money to buy so many wild fruits.
However, what was the use of these wild fruits? They were a waste of money.
Zhao Ergou was so guilty that he did not know what to do.
If he hadn’t been so nosy, Bai Wutong wouldn’t have been “forced” by everyone to buy these fruits.
After all the fruits were settled, everyone received a little copper coins and finally looked happy.
Tao Yinzhen and Little Cat ran over hurriedly. “Help! My husband fell down the slope last night. Please save him!”
They were all from the same village. Since they had already found him, they naturally could not leave him in the lurch. Hence, they followed Tao Yinzhen and Little Cat to save Ren Shuixing.
Although he was saved, Ren Shuixing could not move his limbs when he woke up. Tao Yinzhen did not have the money to hire a doctor, so the villagers who knew chiropractic took a look at him for her. When they felt the shattered bones, they shook their heads and said, “He’ll be crippled in the future. He can only lie in bed.”
Hearing this, a strange look flashed in Tao Yinzhen’s eyes. She asked, “Can he still move his hands?”
It was better to cripple a person like Ren Shuixing than to let him drink and beat people up all day long.
The man shook his head and looked at the mother and son pitifully. “It’s already shattered like this. Unless the divine doctor is still alive.”
Tao Yinzhen was stunned. There was a strange look in her eyes, and she suddenly cried again. “Boohoo… Why is my life so bitter!” Finally, the bitterness was over and the sweetness was here.
When Little Cat heard that his father had become a cripple, he was probably scared silly. He did not move and did not have any expression.
Although everyone pitied them, they were more concerned about themselves. They were afraid that Tao Yinzhen and Little Cat would cling onto them. After watching the show, they quickly left.
As soon as they left, the unconscious Ren Shuixing woke up.
His entire body was in so much pain that he was about to fall apart. When he saw his cold wife in front of him, he still did not realize what was wrong. He cursed, “B*tch, you scared me.”
He wanted to get up and slap Tao Yinzhen, but he finally realized that he couldn’t move at all.
He looked at Tao Yinzhen in disbelief and thought of last night’s fall down the hill. He roared crazily, “B*tch, hurry up and call a doctor!”
He could only open his mouth and roar now. Tao Yinzhen, who was still a little afraid, finally heaved a sigh of relief and said coldly, “There’s no money.”
Ren Shuixing roared, “If you don’t have money, go and borrow it! If I’m crippled, you won’t have an easy time either!”
In fact, if he was crippled, they would have an easier time.
Tao Yinzhen glanced at her son and remembered that Little Cat had not eaten since last night. Ignoring Ren Shuixing’s roar, she took out Little Cat’s money bag and said happily to Little Cat, “Let’s go cook sweet potatoes. We’ll eat two today.”
Little Cat immediately smiled. It was already good enough for them to eat a full sweet potato a day.
Ren Shuixing was also hungry. He cursed, “B*tch, I’m going to beat you to death! I’m going to sell you to the brothel!”
Little Cat found him too noisy and took off his smelly socks and stuffed them into his mouth. Ren Shuixing did not expect his son to dare to do this to him. His mouth was gagged and he was still whimpering and roaring.
Little Cat even smiled coldly at him and left the room holding Tao Yinzhen’s hand.