Chapter 66 Su Arong Su Arong
Su Fengzhang finally kept Su Arong.
The village chief was satisfied. The Su family had lived in Hushan County since the time of Su Dianli. They were not very close to their clansmen. Having Su Arong around could help to bring the relationship closer and at the same time solve the biggest conflict in Su Arong's family.
Su Zhaoshi was also satisfied. Su Arong was a villager with a good background. He was old enough to be useful. What was even more rare was that he was a simple-minded person. With that physique, he was fit enough to be a guard, let alone a servant.
Aunt Bai was also relieved. It was her son who was so eager to be a servant. She was really afraid that this boy would give up being a good young master and choose to be a servant. Even though she knew that Erlang and the lady would not agree, she was still worried.
Su Fengzhang was also satisfied. A familiar clansman was always better than a bought servant. Call him hypocritical or pretentious. He was a modern man with secrets and really didn't like strangers around him.
Su Arong also seemed very satisfied. He came over early the next morning, grabbed Wei Niangzi's bucket without saying a word, and filled the large water tank in the kitchen in a short while.
After fetching water, Su Arong rolled up his sleeves and started chopping wood. He was obviously used to doing this kind of work. The firewood piled up in piles and soon formed a small mountain.
Zao'er, who was helping out in the kitchen, smiled and said, "Madam Wei, look! We now have a new servant and a new handyman. He can do all our work for the day in just a few moments."
Madam Wei also laughed: "That's right, I've never seen anyone who loves to work so much."
He didn't allow them to give in and just snatched it away. He was really naive.
"That's good. We can save energy in the future." Zao'er said with a smile.
Madam Wei was teasing her nearby, "When have you ever put in any effort? Isn't it Erzhuzi from the village who does all the heavy work for you? Is he coming to propose marriage?"
Zao'er's cheeks flushed, and she said worriedly, "That's what he said. He also said he would help me save enough money to redeem myself, but I'm just a servant after all. Do you think the Madam will agree? If I leave, there will be no one to help with the housework."
Madam Wei saw things more clearly than she did, and said with a smile, "There's nothing to worry about. If Madam knew, she might even give you a dowry. It's not three years ago now, and the family doesn't need you."
"But have you thought about it? If you marry someone from the village, you will have to stay here for the rest of your life."
Zao'er asked, confused, "Where else can I go if I don't marry him?"
Madam Wei smiled and simply said, "You've lived in the Su family since you were a child. Although you didn't have luxurious clothes and food, you rarely did rough labor. It's different when you get married. You have to take care of everything at home yourself."
Zao'er also had a bit of worry on her face, but in the end she said with a hint of sweetness: "I know, but I'm not afraid."
"Young girl." Madam Wei said with a smile, and it was unclear whether it was a joke or an exclamation.
While the two of them were talking, Su Arong had already finished chopping wood and started cleaning the yard, using a large broom to not leave a single leaf.
Su Fengzhang saw this scene when he was jogging in the morning and immediately laughed: "A Rong, why are you here so early?"
"You don't have to do these. You can sleep later tomorrow and come back."
Because there are female members in the family and Su Arong is not young anymore, in order to avoid suspicion, Su Arong still lives in his own home. He comes here during the day and goes home at night. He eats all three meals at Su's house. It is convenient because they live in the same village.
Su Arong smiled innocently and said, "Master, I'm used to getting up so early, so I can do these things easily without any trouble."
Su Fengzhang smiled and said, "Why call me Young Master? You are my distant cousin. Just call me Erlang or Second Brother."
Su Arong's face looked a little strange, and he said shyly, "Master, I'm three days older than you."
"You're older than me?" Su Fengzhang was a little surprised. After all, although Su Arong was tall and strong, his baby face was particularly deceptive. "Okay, just call me Erlang."
Su Arong did not refuse and shouted Erlang loudly.
Seeing him about to leave, Su Arong hurried to follow him, but Su Fengzhang stopped him and said, "I'm just walking around the village to stretch my legs. You don't have to follow me. If you're tired, take a break. You can eat later."
There was no way to rest. After Su Arong finished sweeping the yard, he started to wipe the tables, floors, etc. When Aunt Bai and the others came out, they found that the house was wiped so clean that it was reflective.
Aunt Bai had finished her day's work and felt a little lost. She said privately to Su Zhaoshi, "This child is too honest. She came here so early to help with the work."
When everyone sat down to eat, Su Fengzhang forced Su Arong to sit down. After he sat down, he didn't dare to pick up his chopsticks to eat, so Su Fengzhang had to pass the food to him.
Su Zhaoshi smiled and said, "Arong, don't be polite. Just treat it like your own home. As long as you can take good care of Erlang, eating a little bit is nothing. Feel free to eat as much as you want."
Su Arong had already drunk a bowl of porridge and eaten two large steamed buns. After hearing this, he said a little embarrassedly: "Auntie, I, I have a big appetite."
Su Zhao thought it was a big deal and said casually, "It's nothing to have a big appetite. I can still afford a little food."
Su Fengzhang also said: "Eat as much as you can. If you don't have enough, go to the kitchen for more."
"Well, then I really ate it." Su Arong's cheeks flushed a little, making his skin look darker.
"Eat it, don't be polite. How can you work if you are not full?" Su Fengzhang said with a smile and handed him another steamed bun.
Su Arong was also an honest man, so he really started eating with open arms, which scared everyone at the table.
He drank three bowls of porridge in one go, the size of large bowls. In addition, he ate six large steamed buns, each of which was as big as an adult's palm, and an egg and two large pancakes. Su Fengzhang forced him to eat the egg.
Su Lanzhang was stunned and asked in surprise: "Brother Rong, where did you eat so much? Why is your stomach still empty? You are such a big eater."
Su Arong suddenly felt embarrassed and said with a red face: "I have been able to eat since I was a child, so I can grow tall and strong."
Su Lanzhang agreed: "Mom also said that eating more will help you grow taller. I have to eat more too. I want to be as tall and strong as my second brother and Arong."
Su Fengzhang found it funny. The two tallest men in Yuexi Village were probably sitting here eating.
But now he could understand Su Arong's father's helplessness. He couldn't afford to raise such a pregnant son.
"Are you full? If not, eat some more." Su Fengzhang suggested. The dishes on the table had been eaten, but there was still one steamed bun and some pancakes.
"Then I'll eat some more." Su Arong smiled and reached out to eat another steamed bun.
The Su family is large and they cook a lot of breakfasts, especially Madam Wei, who is from the north and likes to make steamed buns and pancakes. Because Su Fengzhang likes pasta, Su Zhao often asks her to prepare more.
After everyone finished eating, Su Arong cleared away the remaining bits and pieces on the table, and finally patted his stomach in satisfaction: "Since I was a child, this is the fullest I have ever eaten."
Su Fengzhang smiled and said, "From now on, I'll be able to eat my fill every day."
Su Arong said, "Madam Wei, could you please make some whole grain cakes tomorrow? I'll just eat those. If I eat white flour every day, what will I do if Erlang's family goes bankrupt?"
Su Zhaoshi laughed when she heard this and said, "It's not like we'll go broke eating this. Don't worry, we can afford it."
Madam Wei also said, "We don't have any whole grains at home, so we can't make it specially for you."
Su Huihui also laughed: "Don't worry, Brother Rong. We used to have leftovers every morning, but we always had to cook them up for the next meal. Now that you're here, we can have new food every day."
Su Arong finally felt relieved.
After dinner, Su Fengzhang said goodbye to Su Zhaoshi and went out. Today he had to go to the county school to register, and then he had to buy an ox cart. Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to borrow a car every day when he went out.
Su Lanzhang also went along. It was not convenient for him to go to the private school in the city, so he used to take the ox cart in the village. It would be more appropriate for the two brothers to go together in the future.
Upon hearing this, Su Arong immediately said, "Erlang, I think the cowshed at the back is getting a bit old from not being used for years. I'll go carry some wood back and fix it up. It will definitely be ready for use right away."
Su Fengzhang naturally agreed, but after leaving the door, Su Arong still asked hesitantly: "Erlang, did I really not eat too much?"
Su Fengzhang smiled and said, "Eat more and you'll have more strength. It's good for you. Seeing you eat has also improved my appetite."
When Su Arong heard this, he said, "Erlang, you should eat more in the future. You eat too little now. No wonder you look so thin."
Su Fengzhang smiled helplessly. He was thin not because he ate less, but because he was still growing before his growth period was over. So he was growing vertically but not horizontally.
Su Lanzhang asked from the side: "Second brother, do you think I can grow taller faster if I eat more? I want to be taller than you."
"Then you should work hard." Su Fengzhang touched his brother's head and compared his tall mother with the petite and delicate Aunt Bai. He felt that the possibility of his brother's wish coming true was too small, almost zero.
Turning around and looking at Su Arong's muscular body, which could not be hidden even by his coarse clothes, Su Fengzhang could only silently envy him.
When only the women were left in the room, Zao'er finally plucked up the courage to talk to Su Zhao about redeeming her body. Her cheeks were flushed and she looked a little uneasy.
After hearing this, Su Zhaoshi was a little dazed. Then she realized that Zao'er was not young anymore and it was time for her to get married.
For a moment, she thought of the years they had spent together, and holding her hand, she said, "If you're willing, I won't stop you. There's no need to talk about redeeming your body. If he comes to propose marriage, I'll burn the indenture and set you free. Thanks to you for being by my side these past few years, I'll be at ease if you live a good life in the future."
Zao'er's tears suddenly fell, and she said, "Madam, I can't bear to leave you."
Su Zhaoshi smiled and said, "All good things must come to an end. Besides, we are from the same village, and the Su family is half your family. If you are wronged, you can always come back."
After saying this, she also said to Madam Wei: "If Madam Wei wants to leave, I will never stop you."
Madam Wei said, "I won't leave. I will stay in the Su family for the rest of my life. Madam, please don't look down on me because I'm old."
Su Zhaoshi also smiled: "How could I dislike your age? Erlang loves the food you cook. Even if you are too old to walk in the future, the Su family will provide for your retirement."
Madam Wei was even happier after hearing this. She laughed heartily and said, "Then I feel at ease. It is my blessing to be able to follow you in this life. No matter how many people beg for it, they can't get it."
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The author has something to say: Brother Sheng doesn’t know why □□ is also spoken by mouth
Chapter □□ doesn't work either, so I'll change it to Su Arong~~~~
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