What a useless hen that doesn't lay eggs!

Su Qingtian's face flushed crimson, like an enraged bull. He slammed the broom to the ground and roared at Zhou Shi:

"What did you say! Try talking nonsense again!"

The second wife's family was small, and although the couple usually doted on Su Zhen, the fact that they didn't have a son was always a thorn in Su Qingtian's heart.

"Hey, second brother! I'm sorry, it was your sister-in-law who misspoke!"

Su Qingyi sensed something was wrong and quickly grabbed Su Qingtian's arm, saying, "Don't stoop to the level of a woman."

Su Qingtian turned around abruptly, his eyes filled with resentment, and sneered, "Brother, are you also laughing at me for not having a son? People are talking behind my back, how can I pretend nothing happened?"

"Second brother, women are always short-sighted and have long hair. Why are you arguing with her? We're all family!"

Su Qingtian pursed his lips and remained silent. He forcefully swung his arm, trying to break free from his elder brother's obstruction. Even the veins on his arm bulged slightly, clearly indicating that he was serious.

But at that moment, the usually silent Old Master Su coughed lightly.

The cough, though light, seemed to carry immense force.

Su Qingtian paused, his eyes filled with conflict and struggle, but in the end he only glared at Su Qingyi hatefully before turning around and leaving.

Seeing this, Zhou Shi couldn't help but curl a mocking smile, snorted, and went back to her room with her head held high.

Throughout the entire ordeal, not a trace of fear appeared on her face.

What did she say wrong?

She was Xiangming's biological mother. Not only did she give birth to the eldest grandson of the Su family, but when Xiangming became successful, the entire Su family would depend on their eldest branch for their livelihood.

Let alone the second wife who couldn't produce a son, she would have a lot of confidence even if she stood in front of the old lady!

The matter was thus glossed over, and no one dared to mention the issue of having a son again. Su Zhen went back to her room and changed into ordinary clothes, even the bracelet on her wrist disappeared without a trace...

Su Li didn't take it to heart. Even watching the play didn't interfere with her work. By the end of the morning, the wooden cart was finished.

Looking at the brand-new shopping cart in front of them, the three of them discussed what they should sell.

Su Xiangyang scratched his head and thought for a moment, then suggested:

“When I worked at the dock, I often saw my fellow workers eating dry food with cold water during their breaks. It was very hard for them. If we sold some hot food, such as steamed buns and mantou, I think it would be very popular.”

"The area near the dock is dusty, and steamed buns and mantou (steamed bread) easily get dusty and are difficult to store."

Mrs. He shook her head slightly, her eyes full of disapproval: "I think selling tea is more appropriate. It's inexpensive and thirst-quenching. All you need to do is use a large earthenware pot and some coarse porcelain bowls."

Su Li's eyes lit up, but then she hesitated.

The tea was good, but too ordinary, resulting in meager profits.

Although the rough porcelain bowl doesn't cost much, it's heavy. A round trip takes at least an hour each day, and carrying something so heavy would be exhausting.

"Brother, sister-in-law, this matter can't be rushed. Let me think about it some more."

Su Li sighed helplessly, picked up a broom, cleaned up the wood shavings scattered all over the yard, and then, carrying the things she hadn't had time to give to Tao Hua last time, headed straight for Tao Hua's house.

She had already planned that if she were to set up a stall at the dock to do business, she would definitely bring Peach Blossom along.

However, before she even reached the front of Peach Blossom's house, she saw a figure flash past the back door from afar.

Su Li looked closely and realized that the person was actually Widow Li from the village!

Widow Li's clothes were slightly disheveled, her hair was loosely draped over her shoulders, and her face still had a lingering blush.

A few stray hairs clung to her flushed cheeks. Suddenly, she gave a seductive smile to the room, then leisurely pulled her sash together, straightened her clothes, and gracefully left through the back door.

They weren't afraid of being seen at all...

Su Li sighed inwardly. It seemed that the ambiguous relationship between Widow Li and Peach Blossom's father was already an open secret in the village.

Now, these two have simply given up and are no longer trying to hide anything from the villagers.

Su Li took a deep breath, suppressed her thoughts, and quickly walked to the front yard of Tao Hua's house.

Just as she was hesitating about how to call Peach Blossom out, she looked up and saw Peach Blossom bending over in the yard drying soybeans. The winnowing basket in her hand shook gently, and the soybeans fell with a soft rustling sound, the wind carrying away the debris inside.

"Peach Blossom, I've come to talk to you. Are you free now?"

Upon seeing Su Li arrive, a look of surprise flashed in Peach Blossom's eyes. She quickly straightened up, a bright smile spreading across her face.

"Li'er, what brings you here?"

Su Li laughed along, "It's been so long, of course I've missed you. How have you been lately?"

Peach Blossom took Su Li's hand, and the two left the courtyard and found a place to sit under a large tree not far away.

Su Li handed over the bundle she had prepared beforehand: "These are the things I prepared for you when I visited your house last time. Take a look?"

Peach Blossom took the bundle, opened it, and found a wooden comb, several embroidered handkerchiefs, and a box of wound medicine at the bottom.

Peach Blossom's pupils contracted, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips: "You're really spending too much. I'm used to it. You don't need to buy me these things."

Su Li lowered her eyes, feeling very uncomfortable.

She wanted Tao Hua to get rid of her alcoholic father as soon as possible, but she was powerless and could hardly interfere in other people's family affairs, let alone get involved in the affairs between other fathers and daughters.

Su Li sighed, pulled Tao Hua's arm, and lifted her sleeve, finding no new injuries recently. She immediately felt relieved.

"Before, my family was too busy with farm work to help, so I asked Asheng to teach you how to dig for medicinal herbs. How did it go? Did you find any?"

Peach Blossom's eyes brightened slightly, and she grasped Su Li's hand in return, her expression unconsciously showing some excitement:

"I did earn a lot of money. If it weren't for your help, I'm afraid my father would have sold me to the tuberculosis devil as his wife by now. When my father saw the real copper coins piled up in front of him, he urged me to go out and dig for medicinal herbs every day. After that, he never mentioned selling me to the tuberculosis devil again."

"Li'er, thank you!"

Su Li looked at Tao Hua with concern in her eyes, and her determination to make money with Tao Hua grew stronger.

See, the facts have now confirmed my guess. Since Peach Blossom's father is a money-grubbing person, it's not entirely a bad thing.

As long as he has a desire, he will always find a way to fulfill it.

Su Li held Tao Hua's hand and spoke earnestly:

"Peach Blossom, I've come today to discuss something with you. Now that the busy farming season is over, why don't we go to the docks together to do business? What do you think?"

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