Chapter 175: Repaying a Kindness (Part 2)
Old Madam Cui felt that when Jiang Zhiluo returned to her parents' home, Cui Hejin should also accompany her.
This way, people in the village won’t gossip.
Otherwise, if Cui Hejin didn't go with Zhiluo when she returned to her parents' home, the villagers would inevitably speculate and gossip over time.
No one has any bad intentions, they just like to discuss other people's family affairs when they have nothing to do.
And it will automatically guess a story.
This is not only the case in the village, but also in the capital.
Women have such a strong imagination.
She used to often go to gatherings among the ladies.
There were a few times when she didn't go and she rarely went out.
When she went out again, there were several versions of stories about her.
It made her laugh and cry.
Before Jiang Zhiluo could say anything, Cui Hejin said gently, "Okay!"
So it was decided that Cui Hejin would accompany Jiang Zhiluo back to her parents' home.
During dinner, Jiang Zhiluo also told Mrs. Cui about Lin Zhuzhu.
Jiang Zhiluo usually didn't talk about what happened outside before, because she didn't want to make Mrs. Cui worry too much.
But this involves their braised food business, so I told them about it.
Old Madam Cui was so surprised that she almost dropped her chopsticks. "Zhuzhu is getting engaged and getting married, quite soon."
"We've known each other for such a long time. When she gets married, shouldn't we also give her a little gift as a token of our appreciation?"
Mrs. Cui was also used to asking Jiang Zhiluo about family matters.
She felt that Zhiluo was not only independent-minded but also had correct ideas, and it would be right to listen to Zhiluo.
Jiang Zhiluo nodded and said, "I've thought about it too. I'll give her a little gift and also give her some makeup."
She knew that here, the girls who were close to each other would add makeup.
She needs to think carefully about how to add makeup.
Buying jewelry is too expensive, I wonder if I can make it myself.
She remembered that the velvet flowers were very beautiful.
I don't know if it is possible to make velvet flowers.
Mrs. Cui smiled and said, "You are a good child. You value feelings."
"It's okay. If we don't do the braised food business, then we don't. We still have the chili meat sauce business. We can make one or two taels of silver every day, which is enough for our family's food and shelter. We should be content with what we have."
Now Mrs. Cui is in a good mood and is open-minded.
In fact, the reason why they were in a good mood was that Zhiluo came to their home and brought joy to the family, making their lives full of hope.
Jiang Zhiluo smiled and said, "Mom, we still have bread. We can start a bread business later."
"Yes, yes, Zhiluo, the food you make must be delicious. If you sell it at the market, your business will definitely be good."
Mrs. Cui is very confident in Jiang Zhiluo's cooking skills.
The family chatted and laughed while eating dinner.
…
Linxi Village
Lin Zhuzhu's home
Lin Zhuzhu's mother went into the inner room and watched her daughter embroidering a wedding dress with candles, her eyes slightly red.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Zhuzhu's mother choked up and said, "I just feel sorry for you. You could have been engaged at fifteen, but for the sake of your family, you waited until eighteen to get engaged."
"The villagers also gossiped a lot about me."
Lin Zhuzhu looked at her mother with a sour heart and said, "Mom, look at what you said. Eighteen years old is very young. Don't let your imagination run wild."
"If I were to marry at fifteen, Dad would have been injured by then, and you would be weak. What would the family do? My brother is so well educated, would he have to drop out of school? I would blame myself and feel guilty."
"This is good. Dad is back in good health. He just needs to take care of the pig slaughtering in the village. He can also earn some money. It won't affect my brother's studies."
"My younger brother from my mother's side is very good at studying, and I feel proud of him."
"Besides, in the past three years, I've learned how to set up a butcher's counter and run a business, which is also a survival skill."
“And I gained a lot of knowledge.”
Lin Zhuzhu actually didn't think much about it at all.
"Besides, mother, you and father were both nineteen years old when you got married, but you and father have always been in love."
Mother Lin couldn't help but smile and said, "You are quite good at talking. When your brother passes the imperial examination in the future, he will be able to support you."
Lin Zhuzhu seemed to be thinking of something and said, "I just feel really sorry for Sister Jiang. She could have been using my butcher block to prepare the braised food. She could have chosen to work with another store from the beginning, but she partnered with me because she trusted me and helped me a lot."
"I'm not going to set up a stall now, I feel bad about it."
Mother Lin also said worriedly, "Yeah, to be honest, I'm sorry for them. We agreed to cooperate."
"If our Linxi Village wasn't that far from Donghe Village, we could go get the goods and sell them here during market time."
It's just that the two villages are too far apart, and it would be too much to ask Miss Jiang to deliver it.
If she were strong and agile, she could have driven a bullock cart to get it every time.
Lin Zhuzhu said: "But Sister Jiang didn't say much, so I can only think of Sister Jiang's kindness first."
If she has the chance again, she will definitely repay Sister Jiang.
Mother Lin nodded and said, "Well, remember to repay the kindness you have received and never forget your roots."
…
That night, while falling asleep, Jiang Zhiluo suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in her stomach.
When she stood up, she felt a little pain and couldn't help but groan softly.
Cui Hejin was a light sleeper. When he heard her movements, he quickly got up, lit a candle, and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Zhiluo pursed her lips and said, "Maybe that...that..."
She was a little speechless.
My stomach really hurts a little.
Cui Hejin saw her expression and realized something. He wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "I'll make you a bowl of brown sugar water."
Jiang Zhiluo was stunned, "There's still brown sugar at home?"
"I bought it a few days ago, and this one too."
As he spoke, Cui Hejin handed a small package from the cabinet to Jiang Zhiluo.
Jiang Zhiluo opened it and saw a clean cotton pad.
Jiang Zhiluo was surprised when she saw this thing.
She looked up at Cui Hejin and found that Cui Hejin was crimson-colored under the candlelight, looking gorgeous and charming.
Jiang Zhiluo's face also turned slightly hot.
She didn't expect him to be so attentive.
I don't know when I bought it.
"I'll make you some brown sugar water."
Cui Hejin didn't dare to look into Jiang Zhiluo's eyes. He almost fled to the kitchen.
Cui Hejin thought about it and decided to light a fire and cook the brown sugar eggs.
Jiang Zhiluo went to the bathroom and changed into clean clothes.
She felt a little exhausted and could only lie down on the bed again.
After a while, Cui Hejin came into the house carrying a bowl of brown sugar eggs.
"Zhiluo, eat this."
Jiang Zhiluo was drowsy and didn't want to move.
Cui Hejin put the bowl aside first, reached out and gently embraced Jiang Zhiluo, helping him up.
Cui Hejin has a faint scent, clean and refreshing.
There is also a faint medicinal fragrance, which is also the reason why I take medicine every day.
Smelling the pleasant scent on him, Jiang Zhiluo took a breath and felt much refreshed.
And now she found that she was almost leaning in Cui Hejin's arms.
It made her feel a little greedy.
Feeling the soft and boneless touch of the person in his arms, Cui Hejin's throat rolled.
He said in a low, hoarse voice, "Be good, eat this first."
He held Jiang Zhiluo with one hand and the bowl with the other.
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