Chapter 8: Returning with a Full Load

The two exchange coupons Xu Sangluo bought were each for 10 jin of grain, and they cost 50 yuan.

Qin Zhiyi naturally wouldn’t allow her to spend so much money.

But Xu Sangluo naturally had her own way.

She simply told Qin Zhiyi that this was compensation and a subsidy for the past month and the next month’s food expenses. If he didn’t want the grain, then he could just take the money. If he didn’t accept anything, then she wouldn’t dare to continue eating and drinking for free.

The market was crowded, and Xu Sangluo was quick-witted, Qin Zhiyi couldn’t argue with her.

In the end, he could only agree with a headache, but he also solemnly stated that this was the end of it.

And the 20 jin of rice and flour she bought later, he directly stated that he borrowed the money from her.

One jin of rice was only 1.8 mao.

20 jin of rice and flour combined was only a few yuan, Xu Sangluo didn’t insist, she readily agreed.

But this gave her an excuse to buy a few jin of pork, and she asked Qin Zhiyi to keep track of it.

After all, she was going to start her money-making business, and she would definitely involve the Qin family.

One jin of pork was 9.2 mao, which was much more expensive than rice and flour.

But this time, Qin Zhiyi didn’t say anything.

Xu Sangluo bought three jin of pork belly and five jin of pork offal in one go.

Pork offal was relatively cheaper.

Plus, Xu Sangluo had just bought two exchange coupons at a high price.

The butcher generously gave her a few jin of bone marrow and a bowl of pig blood.

Xu Sangluo smiled with her eyes curved and thanked him.

Leaving the agricultural market, the two went to the nearest supply and marketing cooperative for a walk.

But this time, Xu Sangluo only bought some daily necessities that didn’t require coupons.

Seeing that she was buying mostly things for girls, Qin Zhiyi didn’t say anything.

After these two rounds, the bamboo basket was already full, and there were many paper packages hanging on the front of the bike.

Xu Sangluo nodded in satisfaction, “Let’s go back.”

Qin Zhiyi heard this and let out a sigh of relief without a trace, his speed increased on the way back.

Although they spent some time buying things, they were back in the village by five o’clock.

Qin Zhiyi worked late, so the Qin family had gotten used to eating around six o’clock.

The two returned with a full load, naturally attracting the attention of many villagers.

A few aunties curiously came forward to greet them and ask questions.

Before Qin Zhiyi could speak,

Xu Sangluo smiled shyly with her eyes curved, “Oh, this afternoon, I asked Yi Ge to accompany me back to my maiden home to get some medicine for…”

Medicine, these…”

She looked at the meat and vegetables in the basket, didn’t continue, just pursed her lips and smiled shyly.

Qin Zhiyi, “…”

But everyone understood.

These things must have been brought over by her family.

Everyone was a little surprised, so many things, it seemed that Zhao Xiaoman’s family was not simple.

But then again, if they were poor, how could they raise such a fair and delicate girl?

One auntie couldn’t help but ask, “Where is your family? Is it far? Why haven’t we seen your in-laws come over?”

Xu Sangluo said helplessly, “My family is in the center of Yueyang District, it takes four or five hours to ride a bike back and forth. Besides, my family is busy with work.”

Hearing that it was in the new urban area, and in the center, everyone widened their eyes.

Xu Sangluo waved her hand, embarrassedly saying, “Aunties, we have to hurry home to cook, we won’t chat anymore, we’ll talk another day.”

“Ah, okay, okay, you guys hurry back.”

Everyone was still trying to digest the news they had just received, they nodded subconsciously.

Xu Sangluo secretly poked Qin Zhiyi’s back, signaling him to hurry up.

Qin Zhiyi’s back muscles tensed for a moment, he stepped on the pedal, and the bicycle shot out like an arrow.

Xu Sangluo almost fell, she quickly grabbed his waist.

The front of the bike swayed twice, making a serpentine move, and finally stabilized.

Xu Sangluo let out a sigh of relief, “I don’t know when they’ll fix the road here.”

She just thought it was because of the bumpy road.

Qin Zhiyi pursed his lips, remained silent for a while, and then said, “You shouldn’t have said that.”

“Huh?” Xu Sangluo was stunned.

Qin Zhiyi added, “It will be bad for your reputation.”

After all, they weren’t really a couple.

Understanding his meaning, Xu Sangluo laughed.

“I know what you mean, but I’m a single girl who has nothing to do with your family, living in your house, there will probably be more gossip. I don’t know how it will spread, it’s better to let them misunderstand. As for the future, if I leave, we probably won’t meet again, so what’s the impact?”

Then she smiled, “But, it might have a bigger impact on you marrying a wife in the future.”

She could leave, and Qin Zhiyi would be a second-time marriage.

Although they didn’t even have a certificate, but in the countryside, people were very strict about marriage…

Qin Zhiyi remained silent for a few more seconds before saying helplessly, “I’m a man, it doesn’t matter.”

“That’s fine then.”

The bike arrived at the entrance of the Qin family’s house.

The courtyard gate was open, and little Qin Yan, who was squatting in the courtyard playing with dirt, heard the bicycle bell and immediately ran out.

Seeing that it was indeed his father, he happily ran towards him with his short legs.

“Dad!”

Xu Sangluo jumped off the bike and smiled at the little guy, “Yan Yan.”

“Third Auntie!”

The little guy’s eyes lit up when he saw Xu Sangluo, he turned around and ran towards her.

“Third Auntie didn’t leave?”

After waking up from his nap, the little guy heard from his third uncle and third aunt that Third Auntie had gone home and wouldn’t come back.

Although they had only spent half a day together, the little guy really liked Third Auntie.

Third Auntie was so gentle, she could tell stories, and the dumplings she made were delicious.

If only she could be his mother.

Unfortunately, Third Uncle said that Third Auntie was a city girl and wouldn’t marry a country boy and suffer.

Although he didn’t quite understand, he knew that Third Auntie wouldn’t come back.

The little guy was disappointed for a long time.

Unexpectedly, he saw her again, Third Uncle had lied to the child!

The twins, who came out after hearing the commotion, were also surprised to see Xu Sangluo returning.

Xu Sangluo had left suddenly, so they naturally thought she had left.

Then the two of them noticed the things on the bike.

Qin Zhiyi was already unloading the bamboo basket, after all, he had to return the bike.

The two of them ran over to help, “Big Brother, you’re back, why are there so many things? Big Brother, where did you get the money and coupons?”

When they saw the meat, vegetables, and rice flour in the basket, Qin Zhiyu was shocked.

“Wow, it’s meat, what are these?”

Qin Zhifeng also looked at the other things with a happy face.

Qin Zhiyi first carried the basket, walking and saying, “They’re all bought by your Sister Sangluo.”

The two of them were stunned, what sister?

Then they reacted and looked at Xu Sangluo, their eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

Xu Sangluo smiled, “That wasn’t my name before, from now on, I’m called Xu Sangluo, Sang from mulberry leaves, Luo from sunset.”

The twins didn’t know anything about Xu Sangluo’s situation, they nodded in understanding.

Then they remembered that Yan Yan called her “Third Auntie,” it turned out to be “Auntie Sang.”