The only drawback is that there's only one large bed, which might be a bit cramped if the children are brought in. Qin San Niang placed it in her east bedroom; she can buy a few more beds later when she has more rooms.
Seeing the empty supermarket, Qin Sanniang could hardly believe her own abilities. She had emptied a supermarket in just one night! Thanks to her telekinesis, she combined human strength with her willpower. Although she was exhausted, it was all worth it! In return, she gained a sense of security, which was especially important on the road of fleeing famine!
Even so, the next day, Qin San Niang still slept until the sun was high in the sky!
Liu felt sorry for her, as she had been traveling a long way and had gone out to run errands the night before, not returning until so late. She didn't let the children disturb her, and went to the kitchen with Wu Chunhua to make breakfast. They also borrowed the shopkeeper's kitchen to make some pancakes for their journey.
"Auntie, Hongying's husband's relatives are really nice. They actually lent them money!" Wu Chunhua said enviously. Hongying came over early in the morning to tell them the good news and gave Liu five taels of silver as payment for their food and lodging expenses these days.
Knowing that Hongying had given her family heirloom jade bracelet to Third Sister, Liu Shi refused to accept the money again, saying that she couldn't make that decision.
Liao Hongying thought about it and decided not to press the matter further. Although they had money now, it was borrowed, and their husband's future education and settling down would require considerable expenses. This morning, He Yingyuan was also going to buy a car, and it wasn't right to always rely on others' money!
With money in hand, He Yingyuan felt refreshed and invigorated. He took his wife and children shopping lavishly, buying grain, cloth, cotton, and all sorts of snacks and sweets. Most importantly, he bought a horse-drawn carriage, one that was sturdy, durable, and inconspicuous.
He asked Gu Qingshan to help him with all of these things.
He Yingyuan was eloquent and always managed to speak to Gu Qingshan's heart, so Gu Qingshan was willing to do his work for him.
This is personal charisma!
Liu didn't stop what she was doing. While kneading the dough, she said, "This Scholar He is obviously no ordinary person. Our village's old scholar can't compare to him. Just look at his demeanor in speaking and doing things. I think he's no less than the wealthy man in town! It's not surprising that a family like theirs has a rich relative. A hundred taels of silver is just a drop in the ocean for them!"
She once delivered the baby for the daughter-in-law of the wealthy man's sister-in-law in town. Normally, she wouldn't need to do it herself, as the family had a regular midwife. But that day, the midwife had an emergency at home and had to take leave to go home. Who would have thought that this young woman would give birth! It was a molar birth, the kind where the baby's feet come out first.
As it happened, the maid of that household was from the same village as Liu. The maid thought that if something happened to her mistress, she would be the first to be punished. So she hurriedly reported to her mistress that there was a midwife in the village who was good at midwifery, and then introduced Liu to them.
To be honest, Liu's reputation was well-deserved; she was quite knowledgeable about birth defects. After all, practice makes perfect, and in this area, every family has children, and every child might have a birth defect.
From then on, Liu's fame grew. Sometimes, even people from the town would come to the village to invite her over.
Wu Chunhua looked up, her bright eyes gleaming with envy. "Auntie, you know so much! What do you plan to do when you get to the South? Will you continue doing this job?"
Although a midwife is not as good as a doctor, she is still half a doctor. This job requires boldness and meticulousness, and most people really can't do it, which is why Wu Chunhua asked that question.
Liu hadn't thought about whether to do this. But she nodded nonetheless, "We're all farmers, and I've been doing this for years. It would be really difficult for me to go back to farming, since my legs can't keep up anymore. This will at least earn some money to supplement the family income, and it will make things easier for Third Sister."
Liu said leisurely, "I still have three children in my family, and they're all getting married soon. We need money for everything."
"Yes, everything costs money!" Wu Chunhua sighed as well. She and her daughter, Pangya, also had to work hard to earn money. They planned to build a house, cultivate two acres of land, and take on some embroidery work in their spare time. That way, they could make a living.
"Auntie, don't worry. Third Aunt is capable, and the children are obedient. Your life will only get better and better."
"Oh dear, yes, this child has really put me at ease. Your chubby girl is also very capable; we've all been fortunate to have her along the way. You'll be enjoying a comfortable life from now on. When we all live in the same village, we can help each other out," Liu said sincerely.
It's not easy for these outsiders to integrate into the village; they often have to band together for mutual support.
Hearing her say that, Wu Chunhua felt a warm current flow through her heart and nodded repeatedly.
Living with Qin Sanniang and the others, I can finally feel at ease. They are my benefactors. They did nothing along the way, yet they ate well and dressed warmly, managing to save more than ten taels of silver. When we get there, it will be more than enough to build a mud-brick house.
Seeing that tears were about to fall from her eyes, Liu scolded her with a smile, "Look at you, why are you crying? Our lives are going to get better and better. I wonder what Qingshan and He Xiucai's family are planning. It would be great if they could settle down together."
Although Liu is old, she is very shrewd. Gu Qingshan is deep and has high martial arts skills, so he's a safe bet! He Xiucai is cunning and shrewd, bold and meticulous. Just like in the opera, he can withstand any pressure, and he'll be successful sooner or later.
If they could settle down next to these two families, even if the rest of the village consisted entirely of original inhabitants, they would have to be wary of them. Wu Chunhua nodded in agreement, clearly realizing this as well.
When Qin San Niang opened the door, she saw Fatty and a group of children feeding the horses in the backyard, while the younger ones were chattering and playing with insects.
There are so few toys these days, but she still managed to rummage through the toy section. She then took out two shuttlecocks for her child to kick around with.
"Mother, you're up!" The little girl was the first to see her and hurriedly ran over to fawn over her.
The waiter gave her a disdainful look. "How old is she already? Still trying to get close to her mother! Doesn't she know any shame?"
Qin San Niang quickly picked her up to prevent her from falling, and weighed her in her arms, saying, "Anan, have you gotten fat? Your mother can hardly carry you anymore!"
"No, Grandma said I'm chubby now, and that makes me even cuter!" The little child pouted, his lips twitching—it was incredibly adorable. But in his heart, he was thinking, "Should I eat less? The food is so delicious!"
Qin San Niang had no idea that the child wanted to lose weight. Seeing her adorable appearance, she couldn't help but pinch her cheek. "Alright, our little girl isn't fat at all, she's very cute!"
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