Su Luo was discussing the herbal oil with Du Xiuyuan at the pharmacy.
"Dr. Du, what do you think of the suggestion I made to you?"
Since it's a good medicine, Du Xiuyuan naturally wanted to make it for the people to use. The two of them would cooperate, splitting the raw materials and medicine 50/50, which was a good idea.
"The medicine is good, but what should be the appropriate price for it, Madam Su? The porcelain bottle for this liquid should also be made by a specialist."
The labor and raw material costs are too high; the price is too low, and we can't cover the shortfall.
Su Luo had also thought about this. The medicinal herbs were easy to prepare; a large pot could hold dozens of bottles, and she and Du Xiuyuan could make it at home.
"Alright, Dr. Du, you can find someone to make porcelain bottles, about the size of a thumb, just right. Produce them in batches, and they'll cost about five coins each, after deducting the cost of our medicinal herbs..."
Su Luo mentally calculated the cost and said, "Thirty coins a bottle, so we can still make twenty coins."
"Alright! Thirty coins it is."
The two were still discussing what to do next when suddenly Huahua and Shitou at the door shouted.
The two dogs barked so frantically that Zhao Ruyun ran over, thinking something serious had happened, and hurriedly went to the front yard to see what was going on.
Upon arrival, they saw Chen Dazhi and his family of three, who were blocked at the gate by Huahua and Shitou, who refused to let them in.
"What's wrong with this dog? Move aside and let us in. We're not bad people."
"Woof woof woof..."
The cries of Stone and Flower were unstoppable.
Over the course of a few months, the two dogs had transformed from adorable creatures into ferocious ones, with bared fangs, resembling wild wolves.
If Su Luo hadn't tied them up, Luo Mei's family wouldn't have dared to approach, fearing the two dogs would bite them.
"What are you doing here? You're not welcome in our home. Get out of here."
The family Zhao Ruyun least wanted to see in the village was Chen Dazhi's family, but they had come looking for her again today, and they even brought gifts.
"Hey, second brother's family, why are you in such a hurry to get rid of us?"
We have some good news to tell you today, it concerns our Su Luo.
Luo Mei had a fat face, and when she smiled, her eyes were almost invisible.
Upon hearing that it was about Su Luo, Zhao Ruyun did not immediately send them away.
"What does this have to do with my Luoluo?"
Su Luo and Du Xiuyuan also heard the noise and came out to see what was happening. They saw Chen Dazhi escorting Chen Mengqing behind them, while Luo Mei was smiling in front.
"Second brother's wife, it's not easy to say anything here at the gate. Why don't you invite us in first, and we can talk about it slowly inside?"
Su Luo stepped forward and said coldly, "Say what you have to say here, or get out."
There were several women watching the commotion outside the door, and one of them spoke up before Luo Mei could.
“Yan Chuan’s mother, their family is coming to propose marriage to you. Be careful.”
What?
Zhao Ruyun and Su Luo were both shocked, and their hatred intensified.
Luo Mei was furious that someone else had just told her about the important thing she had prepared. She pointed at the person and cursed.
"You don't know what to say, so what nonsense are you spouting? If you can't shut your mouth, I'll stuff it with shit and make you stink to death."
"Am I wrong? If you're so capable, then don't bring up the marriage proposal today."
"You... I don't have time to argue with you right now."
Luo Mei wasn't here to argue. She turned around and smiled at Zhao Ruyun and Su Luo, saying, "Second sister, let's go inside and talk about this. There are too many people talking at the door."
"What are you going to do? Get out of here! Don't even think about it."
Although Zhao Ruyun had considered that Su Luo might remarry in the future, she was certain that the person would not be Chen Mengqing. She absolutely could not tolerate their attempts to take advantage of Luo Luo.
"Second brother's wife, you can't say that. Su Luo hasn't even said anything yet, how do you know she's unwilling?"
Chen Dazhi was also anxious. He had already made arrangements for his great-grandson's future. Su Luo had no choice but to marry Meng Qing.
Zhao Ruyun glanced at Su Luo, who simply kept a cold expression, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.
"Su Luo, you don't need to worry about my parents. I don't agree to this either."
Chen Mengqing wanted to escape; he really didn't want to lose face here anymore.
"Shut up."
Chen Dazhi slapped his good-for-nothing son, saying that if he didn't marry Su Luo, they wouldn't be able to get rich.
“Chen Mengqing, listen to me. If you’re not willing to take care of Su Luo, your mother will die right now.”
Chen Dazhi shook Chen Mengqing, hoping his harsh words would bring his son to his senses.
"Don't force me."
Luo Mei and Chen Dazhi had been threatening Chen Mengqing with death, but he was truly unworthy of Su Luo and knew that Su Luo looked down on him.
Knowing the outcome, my parents still insisted on coming here to bang their heads against a brick wall.
“Su Luo, it’s not easy for you, a woman, to support a family. Anyway, Huai Xu and Meng Qing are brothers, and your Yan Chuan and Yi Huan also have the blood of our Chen family.”
Why don't you marry Meng Qing from our family? There's an old saying in our area that when the older brother dies, the aunt takes over the position of the younger brother.
You two will be in charge of making money, and the three of us old folks will take care of the house for you.
Yan Chuan and Yi Huan are also our grandsons. If you agree, this bag of rice in my hand will be your betrothal gift.
He thinks he can marry Su Luo with just a bag of rice? Doesn't he realize that Su Luo needs that bag of rice?
Those who came to watch the spectacle were all secretly grumbling.
Chen Dazhi and Luo Mei aren't just daydreaming, they're just having too many fantasies and thinking they're about to come true.
"Mother-in-law, please come in."
Su Luo said something to Zhao Ruyun, then took two steps forward with a cold smile on her lips.
Zhao Ruyun listened to Su Luo, believing that Su Luo wouldn't be interested in Chen Mengqing.
"Su Luo, what are you thinking? If you don't say anything, we'll take that as your agreement?"
Seeing the smile on Su Luo's lips, Luo Mei and Chen Dazhi thought that Su Luo was smiling happily.
How could a widow like her marry a young man?
If they hadn't been after Su Luo's money, they wouldn't have sacrificed their son. Anyway, once they had the money, it was up to Meng Qing to decide how many women he wanted to support.
After taking two steps, Su Luo stopped. Looking at their disgusting faces, she felt it was a waste of breath to talk to them.
Turning to Stone and Flower, he slowly untied their dog leashes.
Seeing this, Luo Mei retreated behind Chen Dazhi.
What does Su Luo mean by this? Does she want to unleash the dogs to bite them?
"Su Luo, what are you doing? Stop it!"
"Don't move. We're here for your own good. Do you want to be a widow for the rest of your life?"
In Chen Dazhi's eyes, no woman wants to be a widow; not everyone can endure loneliness.
Just like Widow Sun from Dongcun, she was always hooking up with him.
"Woof woof woof..."
Once freed, Stone and Flower rushed towards Chen Dazhi and his two companions, and Luo Mei, who couldn't run fast, almost got bitten.
"Su Luo, are you stupid? You don't even choose the good ones?"
Seeing that the person had run far away, Su Luo called back the two dogs and kicked the bag of rice that Luo Mei hadn't yet carried away outside the door.
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