Chapter 137 Living Bodhisattva

Liu Zhixia shook her head: "That order was taken by Gu Mansheng. But they ruined their entire batch of pickled vegetables and can't deliver. The penalty for breach of contract will be a huge burden for them. Who knows, this business might actually end up in our hands in the end."

Gu Mansheng must have received the deposit, but now that she can't deliver the goods, she's probably in a real bind.

However, Zhang's matter is more important right now.

The brother and sister met up with Liu Shouren at the lumber mill. After confirming that Dabao was safe, Liu Shouren, who had been worried all night, finally felt relieved and hurried to return the money that his coworkers had raised.

Afterwards, Liu Weidong led them to the canteen manager. Upon hearing that the woman had sacrificed her family to save her child, the manager readily agreed. The factory already had many dual-income families with children, so finding a dormitory room wasn't difficult.

After completing the formalities, the group returned to the police station to pick up Ms. Zhang.

Upon learning that she had found a place, Zhang was overjoyed and wept tears of happiness. She packed her belongings with her child and moved into the lumberyard.

After settling everything in, Liu Zhixia and her brother were about to leave when Zhang suddenly chased after them and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

“Sister Liu, you are a living Bodhisattva to my mother and me! I could never repay your kindness in this lifetime, even if I were to work like a cow or a horse! Brother Liu, Boss Shen is a beast, but I will atone for the sins he committed! I am so sorry to you all!”

The brother and sister were startled and quickly helped the person up.

"Sister-in-law, get up! We're helping each other out. If it weren't for you, Da Bao would have suffered so much. From now on, take good care of Da Gou and make sure you raise the child well."

Tears streamed down Zhang's face as she nodded vigorously, "Don't worry! I will never let him follow in his father's footsteps! I will make sure he lives a dignified life!"

After saying goodbye to Zhang, the brother and sister rode their bicycles back to the village.

As the sun set, Liu Xiangyang sat on the back seat, filled with emotion: "You and Mom can both ride this bike, but the three of us can't. I'll learn to ride it sometime! And when I earn some money, I'll buy one too!"

"Great! It'll be so much easier to pick up and drop off Da Bao from school once you learn this!"

Looking at the magnificent sunset on the horizon, Liu Xiangyang suddenly shouted into the distance, sweeping away the pent-up frustration in his chest.

Back home, the family was exhausted, but felt at ease.

Zhang Xiuying cooked two large bowls of egg noodles, which the brother and sister ate with gusto, not even looking up.

Zhang Xiuying looked at her child wolfing down his food and sighed, "Tomorrow, eldest son, come with me to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some brown sugar and eggs to give to the villagers who helped us. People from both brigades put in a lot of effort, and we must remember this kindness."

With his mouth full of noodles, Liu Xiangyang mumbled, "Okay! I'll listen to Mother!"

"Where's Da Bao?" Liu Zhixia asked, putting down her chopsticks.

Zhang Xiuying lowered her voice: "She's asleep. She's keeping watch in your father's room. The child is terribly frightened; she has nightmares every time she closes her eyes. She's really suffered a lot!"

"It's alright, it'll get better slowly. Everything's been settled with the Zhang family as well."

"That's good, that's good."

The next morning, Liu Zhixia brought out several large jars of pickled vegetables.

"Just giving away eggs is too little. Let's add a jar of pickled vegetables to each household."

These pickled vegetables are made from wild vegetables, and they are plentiful and filling, so no one will be able to use them against you for speculation.

The mother and daughter worked all day to deliver the items.

I dragged my tired body back to my front door and saw Lu Xiaohui squatting by the wall with her neck stretched out. I don't know how long she had been waiting.

As soon as they returned, Lu Xiaohui rushed over and asked eagerly, "Are you done with your work?"

Seeing her impatient look, Liu Zhixia and Zhang Xiuying exchanged a smile.

Lu Xiaohui felt uneasy from the laughter and said nervously, "You promised me! You can't just abandon me after you've served your purpose!"

Liu Zhixia chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I never go back on my promise. But it's too late today, I'm exhausted. Come early tomorrow, and I'll teach you step by step."

"Okay! I'll definitely come tomorrow morning!"

Having received confirmation, Lu Xiaohui ran off, turning back every few steps.

The next day, as soon as the Liu family finished breakfast, Lu Xiaohui arrived on time.

Liu Zhixia didn't hesitate and really took her into the kitchen, teaching her everything from ingredient selection and proportions to marinating techniques, step by step.

Although Lu Xiaohui had caused a lot of trouble in the past, she really put in a lot of effort to save Da Bao this time.

One thing at a time, the Liu family never owes anyone a favor.

Lu Xiaohui was completely dumbfounded after following Liu Zhixia through the entire process.

"Liu Zhixia, are you kidding me?!"

At this point, she didn't bother pretending anymore and immediately turned hostile.

Liu Zhixia looked bewildered: "I taught you step by step, how did I trick you?"

Lu Xiaohui was furious: "This is exactly how we make pickled vegetables at home! Apart from the different amounts of a few seasonings, what's the difference?"

Liu Zhixia laughed: "I told you long ago, the recipe you stole that time was fake. Anyone with a little knowledge could tell, but you wouldn't believe me. Isn't this how you make proper pickled vegetables? How can you make something fancy out of it?"

Lu Xiaohui was speechless. After a long pause, she hesitated and said, "So... as long as I follow the proportions you gave me, I can make that taste?"

Liu Zhixia nodded: "You can wait until it's opened in a while and try it. I'd be a fool to lie to you."

Lu Xiaohui was still somewhat skeptical, but pointed to the newly sealed jar and said, "I'll take this with me!"

"Okay, here you go."

Seeing Liu Zhixia agree so readily, Lu Xiaohui was somewhat incredulous.

At this moment, Liu Xiangyang walked over and said, "It's too heavy, let me help you carry it back."

Lu Xiaohui nodded blankly.

Liu Xiangyang picked up the jar and, together with Liu Zhixia, escorted the person to the Lu family's door. Although things had been unpleasant before, the Liu family had given them considerable face this time.

Before leaving, Liu Xiangyang looked at Lu Xiaohui and said sincerely, "I owe Da Bao a lot of gratitude to you. As his father, I have to thank you."

Lu Xiaohui blushed, somewhat embarrassed: "It's nothing... We're all from the same brigade, it's only right."

After thanking him, Liu Xiangyang didn't waste any more words, and pulled Liu Zhixia away.

One thing at a time, he is genuinely grateful, but he can't forget those unpleasant things from before.

The brother and sister hadn't gone far when Gu Mansheng caught up, panting, and blocked their way.

"The Liu family! Halt!"

His tone was harsh, indicating ill intent.

Liu Zhixia glanced at her coldly: "What? Itching for a beating again?"

Gu Mansheng gritted her teeth and said, forcing a smile, "Liu Zhixia, aren't you very good at making pickled vegetables? Make a batch for me, and I'll pay you!"

Liu Zhixia understood immediately; this woman was definitely frantic about the state-owned factory's order. She blinked, a mocking look on her face: "I can make it, but I don't want to make it for you."

Seeing the two about to leave, Gu Mansheng panicked and reached out to stop them: "I'll pay! How about a hundred yuan?!"

Liu Zhixia and Liu Xiangyang ignored her and walked right past her without looking back.

Gu Mansheng stomped her feet in anger, but there was nothing she could do.

Suddenly, she remembered that the brother and sister had brought Lu Xiaohui back earlier. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly ran home.