“We missed you too.”

Su Xiaolu kissed him and his mood soared.

“You’re back. You must be tired. It’s very cold. Auntie will make you a bowl of ginger soup to get rid of the cold.”

Madam Qian said with a smile.

Chen Hu smiled and said, “Indeed. Let Xiaolu warm herself by the fire first.”

Su Xiaolu also smiled and greeted Chen Hu and his family. “Hello, Uncle Hu. Hello, Auntie.”

“Big Sister, Second Sister, Big Brother.”

Su Xiaolu got down from Su Chong’s arms, greeted Chen Hu and his family, and went to Su Hua and Su Xiaoling’s side.

She took out the dessert from her small cloth bag and said with a smile, “Sister, have some. It’s delicious.”

Madam Lian had asked her to bring this dessert back.

The dessert was very small and tasted faintly sweet. It was delicious but not greasy.

Good things naturally had to be shared with family.

Su Xiaoling took it and opened it. She took a piece and stuffed it into Su Xiaolu’s mouth before giving it to Chen Daniu, Chen Erniu, and the rest.

Everyone got a few small pieces.

Su Chong and Su Hua did not eat. Instead, they took it and gave it to Su Xiaoling and Su Xiaolu.

“For Third Sister and Xiaolu. We have grown up. We don’t eat sweets anymore.”

Neither Su Chong nor Su Hua ate. At some point, they had realized their responsibility as brothers.

They especially doted on Su Xiaolu and Su Xiaoling.

“Thank you, Big Brother, Second Brother.”

Su Xiaolu gave a kiss to each of her two brothers.

Su Xiaoling smiled gently and said, “Thank you, Big Brother and Second Brother.”

She would not be as intimate with her two brothers as Su Xiaolu was, but she would love Su Xiaolu like her two brothers.

Hence, Su Xiaoling pointed at her cheek and said, “Xiaolu, I want a kiss too.”

Of course, Su Xiaolu gave Su Xiaoling a big kiss. She hugged Su Xiaoling and said, “Sister, I missed you so much. I miss you the most when I sleep at night. I couldn’t sleep these few days.”

Su Xiaoling stroked Su Xiaolu’s hair. “Me too.”

Chen Daniu and Chen Erniu smiled as they ate the dessert. The two sisters looked at each other and smiled, their heads together.

Su Xiaolu realized that something had happened at home.

There were a few more large water vats in the yard, and a lot of vegetables. She inhaled and got a little greedy when she smelled sauerkraut.

But what was the family doing making so much sauerkraut and pickles? They couldn’t eat that much as a family.

As if knowing that Su Xiaolu would ask questions, Su Xiaoling whispered, “Our family and Uncle Hu’s family are going to do business together. We’ll sell Auntie’s sauerkraut and pickles. In two days, Dad and Uncle Hu will go to town to sell them.”

“Little Brother Heng even named our shop ‘Shi You Wei’.”

Su Xiaoling shared the good news at home with Su Xiaolu.

Su Xiaolu’s eyes lit up as well. She smiled and said, “Okay, okay. Auntie’s cooking is so good. She will definitely become famous. Hehe.”

Su Xiaolu was extremely happy that they were able to take this step.

She remembered what had happened the day before. Now she understood. They had entered the town that day to find a stall.

Su Sanlang and Chen Hu sat together. Although they did not speak, both fathers were smiling.

Madam Qian and Madam Zhao cooked ginger soup.

Madam Zhao said to Su Xiaoling, “Third Sister, bring this bowl to Uncle-Master.”

Su Xiaoling nodded and stood up to bring it next door.

Madam Zhao sat beside Su Xiaolu and fed her with a spoon.

Only then did Madam Zhao have the time to say, ” Simei, you must be tired after walking so far. Drink the ginger soup and go back to your room to sleep. I’ll make you something delicious tonight.”

Su Xiaolu shook her head and said, “Mother, I’m not tired. Master carried me back.”

Madam Zhao was stunned for a moment before looking pleasantly surprised. “Really?”

Old Wu was always very cold. Moreover, he was her master. His personality was unpredictable. It was not wrong for him not to carry Su Xiaolu. Madam Zhao’s heart ached for Su Xiaolu because she was still young.

But now that she knew that Old Wu had carried her back, Madam Zhao was relieved.

Su Xiaolu nodded. “Master carried me here and there, but he didn’t allow me to say that. Father, Mother, Uncle, Aunt, Brother, and Sister, you have to keep it a secret for me.”

Everyone laughed and nodded in agreement.

Madam Zhao said with a smile in her eyes, “I’ll make two side dishes for your master tonight.”

Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang looked at each other. This time, the couple was completely relieved.

In the neighboring room, Old Wu’s face was cold as he blew his beard angrily while holding a bowl of ginger soup.

He drank the soup in one gulp and returned it to Su Xiaoling. He said calmly, “Go back.”

Su Xiaoling held back her laughter and said with a smile, “Uncle-Master, have a good rest. I’ll wake you up for dinner.”

With that, Su Xiaoling went back to her house.

Vaguely, she heard Old Wu mutter, “Stupid girl.”

Su Xiaoling could not help but smile. When she walked out of Old Wu’s house, she saw Zhou Heng at the door. When he saw her, he smiled and stretched out his hand to her. He revealed a few pieces of dessert wrapped in a handkerchief and said, “I don’t like sweet things either. Xiaoling, help me eat them.”

Su Xiaoling reached out to take it. She smiled and said, “Thank you, Little Brother Heng.”

Zhou Heng nodded slightly and turned to enter the courtyard.

Su Xiaoling put away the dessert and went home with a smile.

Not long after, Chen Hu and his family returned to their home.

Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang began to prepare dinner.

Su Xiaolu did not learn how to read from Zhou Heng. She came to the kitchen and sat beside Su Sanlang to help add firewood.

Su Xiaolu took out the small box containing the banknotes and handed it to Su Sanlang. “Father, mother, we don’t have to live a hard life anymore. Big Brother and Second Brother can also go to school.”

Madam Zhao’s hand trembled as she held the shovel.

Su Sanlang was also stunned. He saw Su Xiaoling open the box. There was actually a thick layer of banknotes inside. When he sold the tiger back then, Su Sanlang had also seen banknotes.

“Fourth Sister, this, this… Where did you get this??”

Su Sanlang swallowed and steadied his mind before he could speak without trembling.

There were so many banknotes. How much money was this?

Su Sanlang quickly closed the box. We’re in front of the stove. What if we accidentally start a fire? He thought.

Su Xiaolu leaned against Su Sanlang and said, “It’s the payment for treating the two children of the Sun family in the Sun residence with Master. I’ll be going back and forth to the Sun residence for the next few years. Sun Baoshan and Sun Baoqian are innately weak and difficult to treat. In return, they also fulfilled my request.”

Su Xiaolu explained to Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao.

Madam Zhao was so shocked that she was speechless. After a long while, she found her words and said, “This, this is too much…”

Su Sanlang agreed with Madam Zhao’s words. This was really too much. He didn’t even dare to imagine how much it was. One piece was worth five hundred taels. How much was this thick layer?

Su Xiaolu hugged Su Sanlang’s arm and said, “That’s because my master is a divine doctor, and a divine doctor that can only be chanced upon by luck. If I learn from my master, I can also earn this much in the future.”