Song Anxin thought, "..." This is so similar to the original owner's and that scumbag's routine. Luckily, she has a clear-headed father.
"Does that mean Luo Cuicui doesn't know that Wu Youcai is married?" Song Anxin asked.
Lin Fengshou was somewhat indignant: "Yes, Mother, how could Wu Youcai do such a thing that betrays Sister Daxi! And he even deceives other girls like this, he's such a scoundrel!"
Song Anxin tapped her fingers lightly on the table, thought for a moment, and said, "This matter should be settled. After you finish delivering the goods tomorrow, go and tell Luo Cuicui this news. Then hurry back and we'll take an oxcart to the Wu family with your uncle's family."
Lin Fengshou nodded in agreement, then thought for a moment and said, "Mother, I want to discuss something with you."
Song Anxin gestured for him to speak.
Lin Fengshou rubbed his hands together, a little embarrassed, and said, "Mom, you've been the one who built up both the Fugui Eggs and the Lujuewei business. I'd like to try running my own business. It's not right for me to always be following you around."
Song Anxin raised her eyebrows. Oh, the second son has finally taken this step. She actually knew that the second son would have this idea. She did not object. Young people can grow better by going out and making their own way.
She said, "Harvest, does that mean you already have a business in mind that you want to do?"
"Yes, Mother." He became animated as he spoke of it: "I often go to that kiln to buy earthenware jars, and I've gotten to know the person in charge. Later, when I went to Heyang County to deliver goods, I found that the pottery jars there were selling for several coins more than here. I was thinking, could I buy them from our kiln and then sell them in neighboring Heyang County?"
Song Anxin nodded in agreement: "It is possible to make a profit from the price difference, but everything should be done slowly. You can try to purchase a batch of goods in Heyang County first."
Lin Fengshou was overjoyed to have his mother's support, his face beaming with anticipation for his upcoming endeavors on his own.
Song Anxin then added, "Then our family needs to buy another vehicle, let's buy a horse-drawn carriage, it's faster. You can spend a few days looking around in the county, and if you find a suitable one, you can decide for yourself to buy it."
Lin Fengshou's eyes lit up when he heard that his family wanted to buy a horse-drawn carriage. He grinned and said happily, "Okay, Mother, I promise to buy our family a good horse-drawn carriage."
The next day, Lin Fengshou and Shi Tou Xiaohe returned early after delivering goods to the two counties. Lin's wife asked the workshop for a day off, and the family, along with Song Anxin and Lin Fengshou, boarded an oxcart and set off for Houhua Village, where the Wu family lived. Lin Fengnian and Meizi stayed behind to look after Da Xiaocao and Xiao Cao; it was best not to let the children get involved in such matters.
The arrival of an oxcart in the village attracted the attention of many villagers. They were surprised to see Lin Daxi sitting on the oxcart, but their gazes toward her were strange.
Several women, seeing that the family had returned in great joy, rushed forward. One woman, looking flustered, said:
“You talented wife, you’re finally back! This is incredible! Your husband brought a woman back to the village and she’s home right now.”
Another woman said, "Yes, that woman and Wu Youcai are getting very close. Youcai's wife, you should hurry back and check on them."
Lin Daxi's eyes darkened upon hearing this. She hadn't expected Wu Youcai to actually bring that woman home. She had worked tirelessly for his family without complaint, giving him all the money her family had given her as a stipend, hoping he would pass the imperial examinations soon so they could take her and Da Xiaocao home to enjoy a life of luxury. And he... he actually brought that woman home...
As Lin Daxi thought about it, her eyes reddened. Suddenly, she felt a warmth in her hands; it was her mother and second aunt holding her hands.
Sister-in-law Lin said, "Daughter, don't be sad. That blind toad Wu Youcai doesn't know how to cherish you. Your parents love you."
"Yes, big sister, today you should dump him hard, so he won't regret it later!" Lin Erxi said.
Lin Daxi nodded, moved. Since Wu Youcai had no feelings for her and had brought that woman back to embarrass her, she might as well give up their years of marriage.
Lin Daxi said to the women, "Thank you, Aunt Ermu and Sister-in-law Nizi... I'll go back now."
These were several women who were on good terms with Lin Daxi in the village. They recognized that the people on the cart were Lin Daxi's family members and naturally overheard their conversation. They realized that Youcai's wife wanted to divorce Youcai. They exchanged glances and then consciously followed behind the oxcart.
This is the Wu family's place.
Wu Youcai knelt and bowed obsequiously, following behind Luo Cuicui with a fawning expression: "Cuicui, let me tell you, I don't have a wife. I don't like any of the girls in this village. Don't listen to what others say. I can only like you. The moment I saw you, I knew why I hadn't married for so many years. It turns out there was a fairy-like girl waiting for me."
Luo Cuicui was from the county town and looked down on this run-down countryside. She always entered the Wu family's house with her head held high.
But she still liked Wu Youcai, and upon hearing his words, she immediately blushed.
"You're all sweet-talking, that's more like it. That person made it sound so convincing, saying your wife's name is Lin Daxi and you have two daughters named Dacao and Xiaocao, and I believed him."
The Wu family members standing to the side didn't look too good at the two of them, especially Wu Youcai's father, Old Man Wu, whose face was extremely pale. Hearing his son say that, he almost jumped up and beat him up, but was pulled back by his wife.
"Why are you pulling me?! This good-for-nothing son is using the family's money to study instead of going out and finding women, and he even says he doesn't have a wife. He's simply, simply a rebellious son!"
"Oh, old man, calm down. Don't get upset and ruin your health. Let's talk about it after that girl leaves. Don't embarrass Youcai here."
Madam Lü hurriedly tried to soothe her husband, but firmly held him back, refusing to let him teach Wu Youcai a lesson.
Old Wu sat down angrily on a nearby rock: "It's all your fault! You still tolerated him for doing such a scoundrel! Look at the state he's become! He dares to bring women home in broad daylight! Does he think he can save face after doing something so shameless?! How am I supposed to face my talented wife's family now?!"
He slapped his thigh, looking both angry and sad: "Alas... what a misfortune for our family..." He suddenly stood up again.
"No, I have to make things clear to that girl. That unfilial son shouldn't go to any school. He should stay home and study. Don't go out and embarrass the Wu family patriarch again."
As she spoke, she strode towards Wu Youcai. Madam Lü quickly tried to stop her, and Wu Youde, who was standing nearby, also wanted to help his mother stop his father, but was held back by his wife. Madam Xiao Lü pouted and said:
“Let your father go. That woman doesn’t look like a good person at all. If your older brother really passes the exam and becomes an official, we won’t even get a sip of soup when she comes into our family.”
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