Chapter 77 Chen Tong returns, Xiao Ying feels guilty and makes compensation
"Go buy a set of brushes, inkstones, and paper. Pick the best ones."
Since he wants Chen Xinghe to continue his studies, Xiao Ying will not be stingy.
Chen Xinghe was moved again. What his elder brother and the others said was right. His mother was really good to her own people.
A set of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone cost six taels of silver. Chen Xinghe felt quite distressed and secretly vowed to study hard in the future.
Afterwards, the mother and son bought some other things and went to the mayor's house again.
However, Mrs. Liu did not take her money, so Xiao Ying gave her a portion of the snacks she had bought, and the matter of the tuition was settled.
After doing all this, he drove the ox cart back to the village.
Unexpectedly, I saw a familiar figure as soon as I left the town.
The man's clothes were not cheap but very dirty, his hair was messy, his face was thin and his eyes were dull.
It turned out to be Chen Tong.
Xiao Ying felt a little guilty. Although she had expected that Chen Tong would be fine, he had obviously suffered in the past few days, and it was indirectly caused by her.
"Third brother." she called out.
Chen Tong was stunned and slowly raised his head. When he saw them, his cheeks suddenly turned red and he looked a little embarrassed.
Ever since his second brother passed away, he has been the most promising one in the family. He never expected to end up like this today, and even be seen by his second sister-in-law and children.
"Second sister-in-law."
He called out, not knowing what to say.
Now that he has been thrown into jail this time, he doesn’t know what the villagers will say about him. They will definitely curse him behind his back.
"I'm glad you're okay. Get in the car."
Xiao Ying parked the ox cart right next to him and wanted to take him back.
"Thank you, second sister-in-law."
Chen Tong secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had walked back from the county town for several hours and his legs were almost broken.
The days of imprisonment had worn away his spirit. Although he had not been tortured, the dark cell was enough to scare him.
"Everyone in the family has been very worried about you these past few days. Big Brother and Daniu have been asking around for your whereabouts. Now that you're back safe and sound, I'm sure everyone will be very happy."
Xiao Ying did not directly ask him about what had happened in the past few days. After all, it was obvious that it was definitely not a good experience.
Chen Tong felt warm in his heart, it turned out that his family was worried about him.
He smiled bitterly: "I'm sorry to have made my second sister-in-law and everyone else worried."
"I'm glad you're okay," Xiao Ying consoled him, then asked indirectly, "Who could have imagined something like that would happen? Has the murderer been caught?"
Chen Tong shook his head, his expression indignant: "If he's not caught, that damn bastard will definitely not have a good end!"
Xiao Ying: "..."
"However, the county magistrate judged that this was the work of an expert, probably an enemy of Manxiang Garden, so he released us all."
Chen Tong's tone was full of relief. Fortunately, Liu Laizi's neck was broken, otherwise they would have no idea what was going on.
"It's just that Manxiang Garden is ruined, and the owner doesn't seem to plan to continue running it."
Speaking of this, Chen Tong became sad again. Now that Manxiangyuan was gone, where could he find a job with such high wages?
Xiao Ying felt more and more guilty and decided to compensate Chen Tong when she had the chance, otherwise it would become a thorn in her heart.
The most taboo in spiritual practice is to lack a heart for the Tao, otherwise it will slowly become a demon in the heart and hinder further advancement.
She suddenly remembered that her one-month contract with Weixianju would be over in a few days, which meant she could sell the spicy sesame oil to other people in town.
But the other restaurants are not big and can’t buy much at once. Maybe she can open her own shop.
As for the shopkeeper, Chen Tong is very suitable.
Chen Tong has been the accountant of Manxiangyuan for so many years, and he has both brains and vision.
Although he was a little arrogant and looked down on others before, he didn't have any major moral problems.
Of course, she still needs to observe and cannot make any hasty decisions.
As for the rest of the people implicated, they must also be compensated.
Not long after that, the guys picked up ten taels of silver on the road or at home, but that’s a story for later.
The three of them returned to Chenjia Village. The villagers recognized Chen Tong and came forward to greet him and ask him questions.
Chen Tong was in a bad mood. He just said a few words and went home.
Chen Afu's family cried with joy, and Zhou Lihua even threw herself into his arms and cried, and the three children also had tears in their eyes.
"Third brother, you've suffered a lot, but it's good that you're back. Everyone was so worried about you during this period that they couldn't eat."
The eldest brother Chen Jin was also feeling a little bitter. He and Chen Daniu had been looking for people everywhere these days to inquire about the news, but unfortunately they didn't know anyone in the yamen, so they couldn't find out anything.
Fortunately, my third brother is fine and has returned safely, otherwise my family would be so sad.
Chen Tong nodded. After returning from prison this time, his mentality had changed a lot.
The relatives who used to look down on him now seemed to like him, and when he was in danger, only his relatives would worry about him.
"Dad, Mom, I am an unfilial son... I will definitely be more filial to you in the future."
He suddenly knelt down in front of the two elders, tears streaming down his face.
Chen Afu and Chen Zhang were also made to cry by him. Chen Zhang helped him up and held him in her arms with heartache.
"My son has suffered."
The family cried for a long time before gradually calming down.
Chen Ahfu said, "Today is a happy occasion. Old lady, please go and make something delicious to welcome the third child."
"Okay, I'll go cook."
Chen Zhang wiped her tears and smiled slightly.
Chen Tong felt a warm feeling in his heart, but then he showed a trace of guilt.
"Dad, Manxiang Garden is gone, and I have no place to work in the future."
Unless he went to the county town, there was no place in the town that could offer him such a high salary.
Without money, how can he take care of his family? Will everyone despise him?
"Manxiang Garden is closed? What should we do in the future?"
Unexpectedly, Zhou Lihua became anxious before Chen Afu even opened his mouth.
She used to be able to be lazy and greedy at home because of Chen Tong's money. Now that Chen Tong can't make money in the future, she will definitely be asked by the old woman to do housework.
No, Chen Tong must find a job similar to Man Xiangyuan's as soon as possible. She doesn't want to do laundry, cooking, or go to the fields.
"Don't worry, you can always find work. Even if the wages are lower than before, it doesn't matter. We still have more than ten acres of land at home, so we won't starve to death."
Chen Afu comforted Chen Tong in a gentle voice, which made Chen Tong feel better.
"Don't worry, Dad. I will definitely find another job as soon as possible."
Chen Tong clenched his fists, but he felt unsure.
"Apart from Manxiang Garden and Weixianju, where else in town can afford such high wages?"
Zhou Lihua frowned and said in an unhappy tone.
"You can't do it for less money?"
Chen Tong endured it again and again, glared at her with a sullen face, and for the first time he felt that his wife was so annoying.
All she said and did was think about whether he could bring back more money, instead of really caring about him.
Zhou Lihua was stunned and looked at Chen Tong in disbelief.
"You're so mean to me? Chen Tong, have you become more capable?"
Chen Tong became more and more angry, and his tone became colder: "Why are you here if you don't help your mother cook? You don't know how to do any housework. How can you be a daughter-in-law like this?"
"you……"
Zhou Lihua opened her eyes wide in astonishment. She never expected that the other party would ask her to cook.
Didn't he always speak up for her in the past, telling her how hard it was for her to give birth to three children, and that he just needed to earn money and hand it over to her?
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