Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

The old lady is over sixty years old, with white hair and a gentle face. She looks like someone who is easy to talk to.

The girl she was questioning was the village chief's second daughter, Li Jingliu.

Li Jingliu was just thirteen years old. Since she seldom went out, she was rather simple-minded.

After the old lady finished speaking, she took the initiative to ask: "Of course I know Sister Li Yu. Grandma, who are you and why are you looking for Sister Li Yu?"

In just a moment, the old lady's eyes turned red. "I am her grandmother. Alas! I just found out yesterday that her brother sold her. I was worried that something might happen to her, so I came to see her."

Li Jingliu did not suspect anything and enthusiastically led people to Li Yu's home.

On the way, the old lady took the initiative to introduce herself. She called herself Mrs. Zhang, and was from Huangzhu Town. She had only one granddaughter, Li Yu.

"I wanted to bring her home to live for a while, but she got sick unexpectedly and has only recovered in the past few days. Who would have thought that in just a month, her brother Dali would do such a bad thing. Fortunately, Li girl is capable, otherwise I would die with regret."

These words were so sincere that Li Jingliu was deeply moved. She explained Li Yu's recent situation in a few words.

"My mother said that Sister Li Yu is amazing and asked me to learn more from her in the future!" Li Jingliu could not hide her admiration.

Mrs. Zhang's eyes sparkled. "This girl is indeed amazing, but I still feel sorry for her. How come she has encountered so many problems?"

Li Jingliu was affected by her words and felt a little pain in her heart.

The two of them were talking, and soon they arrived at the gate of the courtyard. Li Jingliu knocked on the door, but when no one responded, she said, "Sister-in-law Li Yu should be in town and hasn't come back yet. Granny Zhang, why don't you go to my house and rest for a while and have a drink of water first."

Mrs. Zhang stared at the lock on the door, her eyes flashing with reluctance, "No, I'll wait for her here. You can go home first, you don't have to stay here with me."

Li Jingliu: "Then I'll stay here with you."

Mrs. Zhang: “No need.”

Li Jingliu: "I have nothing to do at home, so I'll just stay here and talk to you, Grandma."

Mrs. Zhang: "......"

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After a busy morning, Li Yu and Han Xiaomei returned home and saw an old man and a child sitting at the doorstep.

When Li Yu saw Mrs. Zhang's appearance clearly, his expression suddenly changed.

Li Jingliu had been paying attention to Li Yu, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw this.

Could it be that Sister Li Yu doesn’t want to see Grandma Zhang?

Li Jingliu stood up hesitantly and walked forward to greet him, "Sister-in-law Li Yu, you...your grandmother is here."

Li Yu raised the corner of his mouth, "Thank you for your help, I will take care of her next, you go home first, I will come to your house to thank you in the afternoon."

"It's just a small matter, no need to thank me." Li Jingliu stared at Li Yu without blinking. Seeing that her smile did not reach her eyes, she realized that she really did not like Mrs. Zhang, and she felt panicked.

Li Yu didn't notice that Li Jingliu was wrong. He took two quick steps and stood two meters in front of Old Lady Zhang. "Why are you here?"

"I came to see you." Mrs. Zhang looked at Li Yu lovingly, "Xiao Yu, your uncle told me yesterday that you were sold. Your brother is such a bad guy. Why is your life so miserable! You..."

Li Yu was getting impatient and interrupted her, "Just say what you want to say, no need to pretend."

Mrs. Zhang paused for a moment, tears streaming from her eyes: "Xiao Yu, what's wrong with you? I know you've suffered, and I feel bad for you..."

Li Yu interrupted Granny Zhang again, "I remember everything you did to me before."

In the original owner's memory, Mrs. Zhang was a cruel person who was as cruel as Li Dali. She thought the original owner was a girl, so she cursed her in front of her without restraint. She even encouraged Li Dali to sell the original owner to those old widowers with some wealth, so that he could get more money for the bride price.

Apart from his parents and Li Dali, the original owner was most afraid of Mrs. Zhang. His parents and Li Dali were bad on the surface, so he could find ways to hide from them, but Mrs. Zhang had a kind face as a disguise, so it was easy to be fooled by her.

The original owner had suffered several losses at the hands of Granny Zhang. Last fall, Granny Zhang almost sold the original owner to a tuberculosis patient in Huangzhu Town. If Li Dali had not been unwilling to sell the money given by the other party, she would not have lived to meet Han Xiuwen.

Li Yu lamented in his heart the tragic fate of the original owner, but his face showed no emotion.

On the opposite side, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but take a half step back under Li Yu's cold gaze.

It turned out that what Liu Yu said was true. This damn girl really has become different from before. She used to be timid, but now she is sharp-tongued.

But no matter what, this girl can't beat her!

She lowered her head and smacked her lips. When she looked up again, the kindness on Mrs. Zhang's face had completely disappeared, replaced by ferocity.

Li Yu sneered: "You're not pretending anymore?"

Mrs. Zhang took out a handkerchief and slowly wiped the tears from her face. "I am your grandmother, so I will just say some things directly. It is inappropriate for a little girl like you to show up in public all day long. It is immoral, so..."

"So I want to hand over my business to you, right?" Li Yu asked indifferently.

Mrs. Zhang nodded. "Since you understand, pack up the things for making braised meat and send them to your uncle's house later. Also, write down the recipe for the braised meat and give it to your uncle."

Li Yu almost applauded her. She was so calculating. What a pity that she was not the original owner!

With a sneer, Li Yu said, "You may have a problem with your brain. I sell braised meat well, why should I give it to you? Not to mention that you are my grandmother, even if you are my mother, I will not give you anything. Don't use filial piety to pressure me. I tell you, I don't care at all, otherwise Li Dali would not be in jail now. I advise you to leave now, otherwise I will send you to jail to keep Li Dali company!"

Mrs. Zhang didn't expect her to be so powerful, and she panicked for a moment. But when she thought about her mission today, she became tough again.

No matter what, she had to find a way to get Li Yu's braised pork recipe.

Last night, a boss named Huang came to her house and said that he would give them twenty taels as long as they could get Li Yu's braised pork recipe.

Twenty taels! Her old man and son couldn't earn that much even if they worked hard for a whole year.

When Mrs. Zhang caught a glimpse of Li Jingliu behind Li Yu, a plan suddenly came to her mind.

Throwing away her crutches, Mrs. Zhang lay down on the ground and pretended to be unconscious.

She didn't believe that Li Yu would leave her outside under such circumstances. As long as she entered the courtyard, she could get the prescription.

Mrs. Zhang's plan was perfect, but unexpectedly Li Yu ignored her and walked around her into the yard.

Li Jingliu was scared and shouted, "Sister-in-law Li Yu, she seems to have fainted, what should we do?"

Li Yu glanced at Granny Zhang and said, "Don't worry about her. Go home quickly. I'll take care of my family's affairs."

Li Jingliu said guiltily: "But..."

"Don't think about anything." Li Yu smiled at her, "Let's go quickly."

Li Jingliu hesitated for a moment, then turned and ran away.

Listening to the footsteps going away, Mrs. Zhang became anxious. She stopped pretending to faint and sat up, glaring at Li Yu fiercely, "You've pissed me off and made me sick. You must compensate me!"

Li Yu chuckled and closed the door heavily after Han Xiaomei entered the yard.