Chapter 395 Escaping That Home
Tao Yaofang was taken aback. Why hadn't she thought of this good idea? "Second brother, will this work? Won't it cause a lot of trouble for the Zhou family?"
Tao's second son quickly said, "Eldest sister, you are not only good at farm work, but also at needlework and can read. Going to work for the Zhou family and earning a living through your skills will not be a problem."
Tao Yaofang nodded after hearing this, took the hand of the second son of the Tao family, and tears streamed down her face. "Second brother, thank you so much."
Over the years, she has been fortunate to have this second younger brother, as her mother had punished her by not allowing her to eat.
He secretly took two steamed buns from the kitchen and gave them to her.
She was washing clothes by the river when her younger sister pushed her into the river. It was her younger brother who jumped in and saved her.
She knew that her second brother was a good person.
Tao's second son took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. "Big sister, go now and never come back. It's my fault for being useless and unable to protect you. When I make something of myself in the future, I will definitely bring you back home."
Tao Yaofang sniffed, nodded, took out the only clay doll from her arms, and handed it to him, saying, "I have nothing to leave you, this is the only precious thing I have."
The second son of the Tao family took it in his hands, his nose slightly red, and he looked like he was about to cry.
Just then, Tao's third brother suddenly returned. Seeing the scene before him, he shouted, "Second brother, what are you doing? How could you let her go!"
Both being younger brothers, the third brother and his younger sister are alike, often disregarding their older sister.
Tao's second son shielded Tao Yaofang behind him, saying, "Sister, you should go quickly."
Tao Yaofang nodded, gritted her teeth, and, supporting herself on the wall, ran with difficulty toward Cheng'an County on one leg.
Tao Laosan wanted to chase after her, but said, "No, Second Brother, we can't let her go. Mother said that once we sell her to the He family, we'll have money to get me a wife!"
Tao's second son cursed at him, "With your lazy and gluttonous ways, what kind of wife do you want to get married!"
Tao Laosan did nothing but eat and sleep all day long, and he looked like a big fat pig.
Tao's second son helps his eldest sister with farm work, which is why he is tall.
Tao Laosan didn't have time to talk to his second brother. He picked up a club and continued chasing after Tao Yaofang.
Tao's second son strode forward and grabbed his third brother, yelling, "You come back here! What kind of skill is it to rely on your own sisters' money to get married! If you're so capable, go out and earn your own money, instead of staying at home eating and drinking all day! You good-for-nothing!"
Enraged by Tao's second son's words, Tao Laosan raised the club in his hand and smashed it down on his back.
Tao's second son endured the pain without daring to make a sound, fearing that if he did, his eldest sister would turn back out of pity for him.
Tao Yaofang ran forward desperately, even though her severely injured legs felt like they were being stabbed with knives, she was determined to escape this home.
In Cheng'an County, Du Wanchun arrived at the rice shop and checked the account books from recent days.
As she looked around, she said to Zhang Qiuhe beside her, "Sister Zhang, after you're done with today's work, go back and get some rest."
Zhang Qiuhe's belly grew bigger every day, and she was about to give birth. Du Wanchun didn't want to see her so tired.
Zhang Qiuhe glanced down at her belly and smiled, "No rush, I still have a month before I give birth."
Du Wanchun knew she was unwilling, so she quickly turned around and instructed the shop assistants to be careful not to let Manager Zhang do any heavy work.
The shop assistants stood in a row and answered in unison, "Yes, Manager Du."
Du Wanchun smiled and carefully put away the ledger in her hand.
Zhang Qiuhe wiped the counter with a handkerchief and asked Du Wanchun, "Wanchun, I heard Zhou Quan is getting married, is that right?"
Du Wanchun paused for a moment, then said, "Indeed, I have taken a liking to a girl."
Zhang Qiuhe asked with great interest, "Which family's daughter is she?"
Du Wanchun replied, "She is the eldest daughter of the Tao family."
Zhang Qiuhe paused for a moment, then said, "The Tao family, didn't we hear before that they treated their eldest daughter badly?"
Du Wanchun nodded.
Zhang Qiuhe said meaningfully, "Would that family be so willing to marry their eldest daughter off to us? I doubt it."
Du Wanchun nodded again.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the shop.
Zhang Qiuhe looked up, her face full of confusion. "What happened outside?"
Du Wanchun slowly walked outside, saying, "I'll go take a look."
Zhang Qiuhe got up and followed behind her.
Du Wanchun arrived at the door and saw a group of people standing outside.
She pushed through the crowd and went inside, where she saw a girl lying on the ground with blood on both legs and her face buried in her hair.
Passersby sighed, "This little girl is really pitiful. You can even see the bones in her legs."
"Yes, I wonder whose daughter it is that got beaten up like this."
"The little girl doesn't look very old. It's such a pity. Even if she's taken to see a doctor, she probably won't survive."
"Yes, that's really pitiful."
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Du Wanchun frowned as she listened to their words.
Zhang Qiuhe thought the woman on the ground looked somewhat familiar.
She wanted to go forward and take a look, but she was stopped by Du Wanchun after only taking a few steps.
After stopping Zhang Qiuhe, Du Wanchun walked to the woman on the ground and gently brushed her hair aside.
"Yes, the eldest daughter of the Tao family."
Zhang Qiuhe exclaimed in surprise.
Du Wanchun also recognized Tao Yaofang.
She had met this girl once before when she took Zhang Qiuhe to the Tao family to collect rice.
Du Wanchun immediately picked her up and carried her into the house, saying, "Quick, quick, go and invite Doctor Xu over."
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