Chapter 91 Complete Enemy
Although I am exhausted every time I go into the sea, getting scratched by the reefs is commonplace.
But looking at the increasingly abundant seafood on the table, Su Tang felt that it was all worth it, at least there was enough protein.
She also took Su Ma with her and, under the guidance of the old fisherman, helped her identify several edible wild vegetables and seaweed.
It tastes bitter and strange, but it is a rare source of vitamins.
She used the rice she brought, added chopped wild vegetables and dried fish, and cooked it into a thick porridge with a seafood flavor, which was both nutritious and filling.
What’s even better is that the brown sugar that Su Tang brought is hard currency on the island.
It is extremely difficult and unrealistic to eat candy on this island.
Su Tang was very glad that he had only thought about those things at the beginning.
Not only brown sugar, but also fruit candies that cannot be bought on the island, and some rare little things.
Thinking of this, Su Tang thought about it and decided to use his things to barter with everyone.
They exchanged these scarce goods with fishermen for fresher fish, pickled sea duck eggs, and even some dried vegetables.
She is sweet-mouthed and knows her limits. Sometimes she gives more to everyone, and what she gets in return is always more and better.
Now everyone on the island knows that Technician Su’s daughter is a very filial person.
Su Tang still has a good reputation here.
Under Su Tang's care, Su's father's health is getting better day by day.
Su Yufen accidentally saw that there were fresh sea fish and duck eggs on their table, and her eyes were filled with jealousy.
No matter how good a relationship is, it will become a bubble in the face of interests.
Even if they are siblings.
Su Yufen, encouraged by her husband Zhao Youcai, said sarcastically, "Oh, people from big cities always have ways. We islanders can't afford these."
Without even looking up, Su Tang skillfully processed the fish scales while calmly replying, "Yes, there are always more solutions than problems. It's better to rely on your own hands and brain than to scheme against others all day long."
This sentence choked Su Yufen and Zhao Youcai so much that their faces turned green and they were speechless for a long time.
Zhao Youcai and his wife were humiliated by Su Tang's criticism, but they obviously did not give up.
Zhao Youcai, relying on the little power he had over the distribution of supplies on the island, began to secretly make trouble.
First, the technical station ran out of heating coal for Su's father, and then part of the rations were accidentally soaked by seawater.
Su Tang watched coldly, knowing that it was most likely Zhao Youcai's doing.
Su Yufen made full use of her expertise and spread rumors among the women on the island, saying that Su Tang was spoiled and looked down on the people on the island.
Faced with these despicable tactics, Su Tang was no longer polite.
Originally, she thought they were her elders and had indeed taken care of Su's father and mother before, so she could let it go.
But Su Tang is not the kind of person who allows others to ride on her neck and pee on her.
Since they are so unkind, don't blame her for being rude.
When Zhao Youcai once again stood at the door in a hypocritical manner, rubbing his hands, he said, "Oh, Tangtang, I'm so sorry, coal is too scarce recently, I can only ask my brother and sister-in-law to overcome it and burn less..."
Su Tang didn't wait for him to finish and sneered: "Overcome? Uncle, my dad couldn't sleep all night because of coughing. His lungs were about to burst. You want him to overcome it?"
"Excuse me, I'm going to say this today. The technical station employees won't lose a single cent!"
"If I don't collect my quota again, I'm afraid I'll have to report it to my superiors."
Her eyes were as sharp as torches, staring straight at Zhao Youcai.
Zhao Youcai's skinny face was like a frozen salted fish, with blue and white mixed together, and the fake smile at the corner of his mouth was completely gone.
He managed to squeeze out a dry word: "You girl... how, how can you talk like that! What feedback or no feedback? We're all family. The conditions on the island are like this. Aren't we all overcoming them..."
"Oh? Overcome?"
Su Tang sneered, his voice crisp, his eyes cold enough to freeze Zhao Youcai's little thoughts.
"Others overcame it because they had a higher level of awareness. My dad is seriously ill, coughing all night long, gasping for breath, his face purple. You expect him to 'overcome' it too? Uncle, your heart is harder than a seaside rock and colder than the winter wind."
She took a step forward. Although she was not as tall as Zhao Youcai, her imposing aura made him subconsciously shrink his neck.
"The heating coal and rations that the technical station staff are entitled to are clearly written in black and white! Anything less means someone is obstructing and neglecting their duties!"
Su Tang spoke each word clearly, and each word struck Zhao Youcai's heart.
"Before sunset tomorrow, everything that's supposed to be mine must be delivered intact. If there's a shovel of coal or a grain of rice missing, I'll take my little notebook and go ask the stationmaster and the secretary in person to see if the rules of this island only apply to honest people!"
"Uncle, don't make a scene. You have to stay here for the rest of your life."
After saying that, Su Tang slammed the door without even looking at Zhao Youcai's instantly pale face and the cold sweat on his forehead.
Outside the door, Zhao Youcai froze in place, gritting his teeth in hatred.
How dare this little girl Su Tang threaten him?
Just wait, he will teach her a lesson.
Let her know that if you live under someone else's roof, you must have the attitude of a dependent.
Inside the door, Mother Su rubbed her hands nervously, her face filled with worry: "Tangtang, you kid, why are you talking to him like that? He's in charge of things after all. If you offend him too much, your life will be even harder in the future..."
Su Tang turned around, the ice and snow on his face melted away, replaced by a soothing smile. He walked over and took Su Ma's arm.
"Mom, you're just too soft-hearted. We endured it in the past because we were relatives and they had taken care of us."
"But look at us now? My dad is so sick, and they're still cutting even more corners! This isn't family, this is killing us!"
She said in a firm tone, "This kind of person, the more you back down, the more he'll get ahead of you! We must get our things back, not a cent less!"
Father Su leaned against the headboard, suppressing a cough, but a hint of relief appeared on his sallow face: "Tangtang did the right thing. We don't cause trouble, but we can't let others ride on our heads and shit on us. Dad supports you!"
Hearing what Su's father said, Su Tang felt warm in his heart and nodded vigorously.
After Zhao Youcai came back, he told Su Yufen the whole story with exaggeration.
Su Yufen gritted her teeth, knowing that she had completely become enemies with her elder brother.
In this case, she doesn't care about her face anymore.
Early the next morning, Su Tang went to the rocky beach by the sea to catch some small conches for a snack.
As soon as I walked near a few aunties who were mending fishing nets, I heard Su Yufen's shrill voice, which was raised and deliberately heard by others.
"...Oh, you don't understand, this young lady from a big city is so precious!"
Su Yufen glanced at Su Tang and her voice became louder and louder.
"They complain about the smell of our island's water and the fishy smell of our fish! They also say behind our backs that the people on our island are dirty, unsophisticated, and ignorant!"
"Tsk tsk, if her father didn't work here, the young lady wouldn't bother coming to a place like this!"
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