Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Huo Xing, Part 1

Huo Xing recuperated at home for a while. He either went to the fields with Li Hongying and others, or went hunting in the mountains. Occasionally, he helped Miao Ying make sugar. He then realized that Miao Ying had started a business. Now, not only Wang the peddler, but also his peddler friends, bought sugar from him.

Miao Ying's sugar is good and affordable, and there is no set price for them. After Wang the peddler's introduction, Miao Ying would soak the wheat almost immediately after making one round of sugar, preparing for the next round. Now making sugar has become a stable source of income for the family. Although he doesn't make as much as Huo Xing all at once, he still makes a lot by accumulating little by little.

Their family didn't have that much wheat, so they bought some from Ye Feng's house nearby. After Huo Xing came back, Miao Ying and Huo Xing went to the town together and bought a lot of glutinous rice. The whole kitchen was filled with it.

One day, Huo Xiaobao said that his paper was almost used up. Miao Ying thought that they had not been back to his mother's home for a while, so he planned to go back to his mother's home to fulfill his filial piety. When Miao Ying woke up, he saw the Huo family, so in his heart, the Huo family was actually closer to him than the Miao family, but Miao's parents and brother also treated him sincerely. Miao Ying must do what he had not done before to respect his elders.

So after buying paper and ink for Huo Xiaobao, he also bought a lot of things to take to the Miao family. Although they were small things that were not very valuable, they were still a token of his thoughtfulness. His grandmother and mother both approved of this move, because Miao Ying's family had always been helping their family, and they were not ungrateful.

On the way back, Miao Ying asked a lot more about Huo Xing's life outside. After hearing him talk about Zhenwei Escort Agency, he began to yearn for the outside world even more. He thought that when the conditions were better in the future, he would also go out for a walk. In his previous life, he had no money and no time, but now he only had no money, but he probably had plenty of time.

When he reached Miao Dad's butcher stall at the village entrance, he had just seen off a buyer when he saw them approaching in a group. He put down his knife and hurried over to greet them: "I saw from afar what looked like you. How did you find the time to come? Have you finished planting your fields? I told your brother a few days ago that I would go and help you."

He was happy to see Miao Ying now. He stopped selling meat, closed the shop, and went home with them: "Everything is okay?"

Miao Ying nodded. This time when he walked through the village, he no longer felt like someone was staring at his back. When he returned home, no one was at home. Miao Dahai said that his mother and brother had gone to the fields.

So Huo Xing and Miao Ying drank a sip of water, and then went back to the fields.

The Miao family has a lot of land under cultivation. Every year, Liu Qiong is in charge of the spring planting and autumn harvest. Miao Dong works with her. Miao Dahai opens the shop in the morning and goes to the fields in the afternoon.

Miao Ying didn't know where his family's land was, so he followed Miao Dahai. He quietly asked Huo Xing if they had ever come back to help during the busy farming season. Huo Xing shook his head. It turned out that Miao Ying was very resistant to them, not only the Huo family, but also the Miao family.

Huo Xing didn't know why, but he didn't care at that time.

While drinking water, Miao Dong saw two tall and one short figures on the edge of the field. He quickly called out to Liu Qiong. Liu Qiong looked up, but her hands didn't stop moving. Only after she saw them did she put down her sickle and asked, "Why are you here?"

Miao Ying had already started rolling up his trouser legs. He took the sickle from Miao Dahai and started harvesting wheat from the other side.

Miao Dong opened his eyes wide. In all these years, he had never seen Miao Ying doing farm work. Now that she was married, she could even do farm work.

Seeing them start to work, Liu Qiong did not refuse. She finished the work quickly before talking to them.

There wasn't much work left for their family to do originally, and that would be almost done after they finished harvesting this piece of land.

Miao Ying's work speed has also increased. With more people working, the work is naturally faster. The work that was supposed to be completed until tonight was finished in the afternoon because of the arrival of Miao Ying and Huo Xing. Looking at the fallen wheat ears, Liu Qiong finally breathed a sigh of relief. They have a small family and a lot of land, so they are always the last to harvest and sow.

They talked properly only after returning home. Miao Ying held the ladle and drank water, while Huo Xing wet a towel for him. Because he was in a hurry to work today, Miao Ying did not cover his face or arms. Now his face was red, and it was not only red but also very itchy. He kept wanting to scratch it, so Huo Xing could only apply cold water to his face to relieve the pain.

After everyone had packed up, Miao Dahai went into the kitchen to prepare cooking. This was what he had been doing recently. He had one less morning to do, so he would be responsible for cooking. After all, the family wasn't picky and would eat whatever was available.

They were not picky, but Miao Ying was. He didn't want to eat boiled vegetables, so he drove Miao Dahai out of the kitchen. Miao Dahai touched his nose and went to talk to Huo Xing.

During the meal, Miao Ying also told them about the recent situation at home. He said that Huo Xing had been away for a while and that he was doing some small business. He also said that he might need his brother's help in the future. If he wanted to press oil, he would have to do some hard work, and his brother was so big that he couldn't be wasted.

Miao Dong nearly choked on his soup. He looked at Miao Ying suspiciously, "What do you want me to do for you?"

"Keep this secret for now." After finishing his meal, Miao Ying looked at Miao Dong and found that he seemed to have lost some weight.

"What are you looking at?" Miao Dong felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and said in a rough voice.

"How did you lose weight?" Miao Ying looked at his obviously smaller swimming ring again, then turned to look at Liu Qiong, "Brother, have you been eating less recently?"

Liu Qiong smiled, a rare moment. "A few days ago, a matchmaker came to propose marriage to your brother. He saw her from afar and really liked her. But the girl sent a message saying he was a little too plump. So, he's even eating less meat."

"Mom!" Miao Dong was already old, but he still felt a little embarrassed when his mother teased him like that.

"Who is this girl?" Miao Ying was a little curious. If she could make Miao Dong determined to lose weight, she must be a pretty good girl.

"It's not far from your village. There are two brothers in the family. I heard they are both very ambitious people." Liu Qiong said with a smile, "If your brother can lose weight, this marriage will probably be successful."

Miao Ying nodded: "That's great. When my brother gets married, I'll come back and cook for him. I guarantee that the banquet will be a grand occasion."

Miao Dong's sacrifices for him were not small. In that era, the elder brothers usually got married first. For him, Miao Dong postponed his own marriage. There might still be rumors in the village now. If it weren't for the Miao family's strength, the Miao family would probably be drowned in spit.

Miao Dong's face flushed: "What kind of banquet can you hold."

"He cooks very well," Huo Xing said, "but preparing a banquet is too tiring. You can just make the first dish."

Liu Qiong looked at Huo Xing with some satisfaction, and then scolded Miao Dong: "Don't be so stupid every day, learn from Huo Xing."

Miao Dong quickly finished his meal and left the table. If he stayed any longer, everyone at the table would only be talking to him.

It was getting late and they would have to walk at night if they went home, so Miao Dahai kept them and stayed at her mother's house again tonight.

In the evening, they sat in the yard and talked. Miao Dong brought up Chen Erwa's story. "After being scared by us that day, he even ignored me. I heard that he was also suspicious when doing his job. He didn't dare to shout and kill anymore. He was probably afraid that someone would come after him again. We did a good thing."

Huo Xing listened silently, with veins visible on the back of his hands.

"Oh." Miao Ying drank from the water scoop. "When I meet him one day, I'll wrap him in a sack and beat him up."

"Just your little arms and legs." Miao Dong looked at him contemptuously, "Don't break them."

Miao Ying jumped up and tried to hit him. Although Miao Dong was fat and big, he was very agile. Miao Ying couldn't hit him no matter what. Furious, Miao Ying pointed at Miao Dong and said, "Huo Xing, come on!"

Huo Xing didn't get on, but just patted him on the back: "Aren't you tired after running for so long? Take a break."

Miao Ying snorted: "Since Huo Xing pleaded for you, I'll let you go."

Miao Dong wanted to say something mean to him, but was suppressed by Huo Xing's eyes. Miao Dahai and Liu Qiong looked at them with a smile.

As it got darker, several people went back to their rooms to rest.

Back in the house, Miao Ying yawned. He was tired from working today. After washing up, he lay down on the bed. When Huo Xing got on the bed, Miao Ying moved further into the bed and said in a muffled voice while wrapped in the quilt, "I'm at my mother's house today, no."

I don't know if some switch was turned on in Miao Ying during those few days, but he became agitated as soon as he lay down on the bed. If Huo Xing accidentally touched him, he would tremble for a long time. Today was not the right place, and he couldn't be as unrestrained as at home.

Huo Xing smiled and covered the quilt with his hand: "Go to sleep."

The next day was a bright sunny day. Miao Ying and Huo Xing helped them dry the wheat they had harvested before they were ready to leave. Liu Qiong saw them off to the village entrance. As they were about to leave, Liu Qiong handed the silver they had deposited last time to Miao Ying: "I saw it when I was cleaning the house for you last time. Your father scolded you for a long time."

"We have everything we need at home, and the most important thing is to live a good life."

"Mom, Huo Xing went out to earn money." Miao Ying refused to accept her money. "This is our filial piety. Also, when my brother's wedding date is set, you must bring me a letter."

Liu Qiong nodded: "Let's go back."

After Miao Ying walked out, she held Miao Ying back and said, "You know a lot now, but you should also know how to hide your abilities. Don't show off your abilities."

Miao Ying nodded, looked into her eyes, and hugged her gently again: "Mom, thank you, I know everything."

Liu Qiong patted him on the back and said, "Go home, everything is fine at home."

Miao Ying reluctantly left her parents' home. On the way back, he felt a little down for some reason. Huo Xing turned to look at him: "What's wrong?"

Miao Ying shook his head: "It's okay."

"You can come back often in the future." Huo Xing said.

They walked back to Rongshu Village. It was almost time for cooking. Smoke from cooking fires rose from the village. Miao Ying quickened his pace, fearing that if they were late, their families would not cook for them.

Before they reached the door of their house, they heard a quarrel coming from the yard. They quickened their pace and walked into the yard. They saw Huo San, whom they had not seen for a long time. He was holding the bag containing Miao Yingfang's money.

Without waiting for Miao Ying to move, Huo Xing immediately dodged and kicked Huo San on the knee. Huo San felt pain and the bag in his hand fell down, and the round silver ingot rolled out.

He immediately tried to pick it up, but Miao Ying stepped on his wrist and said, "How dare you come to my house?"