Chapter 98 Going to the Gambling House Together
Upon hearing that the wine was ready, Tu Suting excitedly exclaimed, "Is it really all refined? Where is it? Let me taste it first!"
Gu Yuexuan took out a small bottle of wine that she had reserved in advance, and as soon as she opened the bottle cap, Tu Suting laughed out loud.
“You don’t need to taste it; you can tell its wonderful flavor just by smelling it.”
He picked up a small bowl and handed it over excitedly: "Come on, come on, my stomach can't wait for the barbecue dinner. Niece-in-law, please pour me a couple of mouthfuls to satisfy my craving."
Gu Yuexuan poured the wine into the bowl delicately, and the rich aroma of the wine filled the air. She squinted at Tu Subo, whose expression was a little stiff, and raised an eyebrow: "Do you want to try it too?"
"Just a small taste?"
This familiar conversation once again triggered Tu Subo's firm refusal.
He said firmly, "No."
"I won't taste it."
This time he learned his lesson and was so determined that he didn't even bother to open his mouth.
Gu Yuexuan suppressed her laughter and swallowed the joking words. Amidst Tu Suting's satisfied sigh, she began to prepare for the evening barbecue feast.
Although most of the venison he caught had been sold, Tu Subo still left a sufficient portion for his family, all of which were high-quality parts.
In addition to fresh venison, there were also two fat pheasants that Tu Subo brought back from the mountains yesterday on the stove.
After the snow closed the mountains, wild animals that usually hid in the deep forests emerged to forage for food. Paw prints in the snow became Tu Subo's secret weapon for catching prey every day. Although the legendary precious fur had not yet appeared, the daily pheasant catch was endless.
The cleaned and feathered pheasant is kept intact without being chopped up, and is marinated with various spices.
One of the chickens was sprinkled with chili powder, giving off an enticing spicy aroma; and considering that children should not consume spicy food, the other chicken was carefully coated with a layer of syrup, exuding a sweet aroma.
Because of its extreme freshness, venison only needs to be simply processed with a little wine and salt to remove the fishy smell and maintain its original flavor.
In addition to these meat delicacies, Gu Yuexuan also carefully prepared some vegetables for roasting.
There are mushrooms soaked in hot water, sweet potatoes and potatoes that are peeled and sliced thinly, and even green peppers and eggplants carefully selected from the cellar.
In the main room where a blazing charcoal fire is burning, a large wire mesh rack is set up, and the ingredients ready for baking are neatly placed on the table, waiting for the delicious moment to be baked.
Everything was ready. Gu Yuexuan turned around in confusion: "It's getting dark, why haven't grandparents returned yet?"
According to common sense, they only went to the village chief today to pay the silver for the land deed and should have returned long ago.
She felt a little uneasy and turned to Tu Subo and said, "Why don't you and Min Fei go out and greet them?"
Fine snowflakes began to fall outside again. What if they encountered an accident on the road?
Tu Subo responded and was about to go out, but Tu Su Minfei seemed a little hesitant.
There is another person in the house who is not allowed to be seen for the time being.
He didn't dare risk going out.
He was worried that someone would break in and discover the truth.
Tu Subo glanced at him meaningfully, picked up his snow umbrella, and said calmly: "There are only a few umbrellas at home, I can take them myself, you wait at home."
Tu Suminfei immediately showed a flattering smile: "That's good too."
"When Big Brother comes back, this place should be almost ready."
Tu Subo couldn't tell for a moment whether the "almost" he said referred to the heat of the barbecue or the condition of the person in the house.
However, what does this have to do with him?
He didn't care whether they lived or died.
Tu Subo held the umbrella expressionlessly and strode out of the house.
Tu Su Minfei carried the minced meat porridge that Gu Yuexuan had carefully prepared for the patient into the inner room and placed the bowl on the table gently. "Brother and Third Uncle are heading to the county town today. I asked them to find a good job there. Father, are you interested in hearing about it?"
"One worked as a cashier in a restaurant, earning three taels of silver a month, but that didn't include food and lodging. The other was more ordinary, working as a cashier in a gambling house."
Tu Suye, who was unable to move, had a dark face and eyes wide open. Looking at the smile flashing in Tu Su Minfei's eyes, his anger was mixed with unspeakable fear.
Under Tu Su Minfei's control, although he did not take action personally, his words were flawless and there was no flaw to be found.
Yet, the empty, cold room seemed to be a silent prison for him, immobilizing him and freezing even his voice. The biting cold, like tiny needles, pierced his skin and reached his bones. The pervasive chill seemed to transform into invisible blades, circling in the air, each cut like a slash of flesh, unbearable pain.
Such torture is worse than death, and its cruelty is no less than the most cruel punishment in the world.
But he was helpless and couldn't break free.
Seeing his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets in agony, Tu Suminfei couldn't help but utter an ambiguous sigh before continuing calmly, "That gambling house isn't exactly a picturesque place, but it has two advantages that really excite me."
"First, the monthly salary there is also three taels, and food and accommodation are provided, with no additional expenses. This way, my father and I can send more silver back home every month to supplement our family expenses. Secondly, they have many powerful thugs, and it is said that each one is ruthless and merciless to those who deal with stubborn people. They are very intimidating."
"So, father, would you be willing to let me accompany you to the gambling den?"
"Let's go together."
Once you set foot in such a place, whether you are an accountant handling money or someone trapped there, you will lose your freedom.
The thugs and tyranny in the gambling house are enough to deter anyone who dares to act rashly.
Tu Su Minfei knew his father very well.
He knew her weakness and incompetence, and knew that she had no courage to resist. Therefore, he could only vent his anger on his wife who was powerless to resist.
He would personally place him in a corner where he could not cause any trouble, so that he would no longer be a threat to the family.
Only in this way can the turmoil in the family be calmed down.
Even as he breathed intermittently in his dream, he was still concerned about his brother who was being beaten for no reason, and hoped that he could get a moment of peace.
He had to do this.
Tu Suye understood his intention as soon as he heard it and immediately showed fierce resistance.
Tu Su Minfei pretended to sigh with regret, and when the footsteps outside the house approached, he decisively clamped Tu Suye's arm and gently moved the person who was huddled in the corner to the bed like flowing water.
Once covered with a thick quilt, everything is hidden.
Tu Suminfei quickly turned around, picked up the bowl full of porridge, picked up the spoon, gently put it to Tu Suye's lips, and said softly: "Dad, this is the porridge that my sister-in-law has carefully cooked for a long time. Please try some."
Tu Suye's face was as pale as paper, his lips were tightly pursed, and he said nothing. In this awkward atmosphere, Tu Suting slammed the door open.
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