Chapter 39 His full name is Qin Jin'an, and his nickname is Yu Bao.
This formal name and nickname are completely unrelated.
Qin Yulin couldn't understand it.
Not to mention him, even the Qin, Zhao, and Zhang families were puzzled.
"What was the old man thinking? If the baby doesn't like it, we'll just get a different one."
Zhang said to Su Dai with doting affection.
Su Dai's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter. She hugged Qin Tianhai and kissed him, saying, "Thank you, Grandpa. I love the nickname you gave me."
Fish Baby, Fish Baby, she was originally a fish.
Qin Tianhai smiled knowingly. This guy is smart in everything, except for his poor memory. Isn't he just like a fish?
Everyone says fish have short memories. He thought it was a good fit, but he didn't expect his child to like it so much. It seems like they really are destined to be together.
"I'm glad Yu Bao likes it."
Qin Tianhai promptly changed his tune.
Su Dai nodded emphatically. She loved it! From now on, she wouldn't be called Su Dai anymore; she'd be called Qin Jin'an. (Our lucky koi princess has changed her name, hehe.)
Qin Tianhai is going to change his name and surname.
Qin Yulin also borrowed an oxcart and took Qin Jin'an and Qin Shi to Liuzhou City.
Qin Jin'an fell asleep on the way.
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Su Chang'an rode away from the village that he found unlucky. His face was dark, and he felt that everything was against him. The villagers were not afraid of him becoming the Marquis of Anping, and even a mere scholar did not take him seriously. Now, even the horse under his horse was not obeying his commands!
"You beast, I told you to run faster, so you have to run faster!"
Su Chang'an cracked his whip hard and shouted in a deep voice.
He couldn't see the horse's pained eyes, nor could he see the tears falling from its eyes.
He couldn't understand that its cries were expressing pain; he only thought it was trying to spite him.
If someone doesn't listen to a single lash, then the lash wasn't strong enough.
Overwhelmed by the immense pain, the horse went berserk and galloped at full speed.
The double pain intensified its agony, and after running for several miles, it was panting heavily, and in a fit of madness, it tried to throw Su Chang'an off its back.
Su Chang'an didn't expect the usually docile horse to act this way, so he was caught off guard and thrown off its back.
He tumbled down twice in a disheveled state.
The horse stood there panting, tears streaming from its large eyes.
Su Chang'an stood up with a dark face. Things were not going well. Ever since Qin Shi and Su Dai left, everything had started to go wrong. He was so tired from training that his whole body ached, and his spirits were not as good as before.
The businesses of my second and third brothers also started to go wrong, making it hard for my parents to sleep at night, and my mother even developed headaches.
His parents approached him privately, saying that Su Dai might be able to mitigate the disaster. She grew up in the Su family, and the Su family gave her life. It was only right that she could mitigate the disaster for the Su family. They told him to come and take the child back, which would also be considered as continuing to raise Su Dai and providing her with a life of luxury, which would be a good deed.
Su Chang'an gritted his teeth. He didn't quite believe it, but things had indeed been going badly lately. He felt that the agile body had drifted away from him. He couldn't even beat Qin Yulin. If people found out, what would happen to his power and wealth?
"I'm no longer an ordinary farmer; I can't let them have their way!"
Su Chang'an's expression turned sinister. He tightened the reins on his horse and warned fiercely, "Beast, if you dare to throw me off again, I'll kill you with my sword!"
His sudden burst of killing intent frightened the horse, causing it to breathe heavily, but Su Chang'an managed to suppress it.
Su Chang'an felt a chill in his heart. He knew that this beast was doing it on purpose. From the moment he bought this horse, he could feel that it was more human-like than ordinary horses.
After numerous tests, it turned out to be true. Today, he was even thrown off his horse. It must be that heartless ingrate who cursed him.
They're all spineless cowards who won't learn their lesson until they're faced with death; they'll behave once you teach them a lesson.
He sat steadily on the horse's back, regardless of whether the horse was limping.
Su Chang'an thought that once he got home, he would sell this disobedient thing. There were many intelligent horses; he could sell this beast and buy a better one.
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Qin Shi and Qin Yulin took Qin Jin'an to the clinic.
Qin Jin'an woke up and looked around.
She needs very expensive medicine, but her mother's money only goes out and doesn't come in.
This can't go on, but she's still a child, what can she do?
Qin Jin'an obediently followed Qin Shi into the clinic.
After settling the oxcart, Qin Yulin went to inquire about the matter.
The doctor examined Qin Jin'an, and Qin Shi waited anxiously, cursing Su Chang'an countless times in her heart.
"It's nothing serious. Just take good care of her as usual. She's already weak, so it's better to be extra careful with her food, clothing, and shelter."
After taking his pulse, the doctor gave him instructions and prescribed a dose of calming medicine.
Madam Qin listened attentively and nodded repeatedly. She paid the money and went to get the medicine.
Qin didn't even blink at the three taels of silver.
After buying the medicine, Qin Shi took Qin Jin'an out of the clinic. Since it was a rare occasion, she decided to take Qin Jin'an for a stroll and buy him some snacks.
But after walking around, Qin Jin'an shook his head and refused them all.
Madam Qin squatted down and said gently, "My dear, why don't you want any of them? Mommy has money. I'll buy you whatever you like to eat, okay?"
Her precious child is so sensible; she must not have bought it because she didn't want to spend the money. She noticed the pain in her child's eyes when she was paying at the clinic.
Qin felt even more heartbroken; her precious child was so young and had been forced to endure so many cruel things.
"Mom, I don't like these. They're all too sweet. I want the kind you make for me, the spicy kind. That's the best. I wish they sold them in the city too."
Qin Jin'an sighed. Why is everything sweet? Don't any kids like salty or spicy snacks?
Seeing the desolation in Qin Jin'an's eyes, Madam Qin breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out she had misunderstood.
Madam Qin smiled and gently patted Qin Jin'an's hair, saying, "Don't be sad, my dear. I'll go buy some ingredients and cook your favorite dishes when I get home."
These desserts aren't difficult to make. Her sweet child doesn't like sweets, so she adds salt to make them savory. Since they're not sold outside, she makes them herself.
She would cook anything her baby liked to eat.
"Okay, okay, let's go buy some quickly, buy a lot, Uncle loves to eat it too."
Qin Jin'an smiled sweetly when she thought of her uncle, who had similar tastes to hers.
The spicy dried fish I made last time wasn't enough for her at all. Her uncle saved a lot for her, but she still ate it all in the end.
Besides dried fish, Su Dai also wanted to eat other spicy foods.
Her mother's hands seemed to possess magic; she could always make delicious food.
Seeing Qin Jin'an's greedy expression, Qin's heart melted. She smiled indulgently and nodded, "Okay, whatever my darling says is fine."
Meanwhile, Qin Yulin learned the news by treating Old Ma, who emptied the chamber pot at the Su family's house, to a bowl of beef noodles.
"Has the Su family really had so many unfortunate things happen to them lately?"
Qin Yulin was amazed; how could they have encountered so many unlucky things?
Old Ma grinned, peeled a clove of garlic, popped it into his mouth, and then slurped up some noodles. He shook his head and said, "A few days ago, Old Madam Su even found a master to perform a ritual. The master said that the place in the house that was meant to ward off disaster was missing. We don't know if it's true or not, but didn't the Marquis abandon his wife and daughters a while ago?"
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