Chapter 29: Let’s Have a Child Then

Things went even more smoothly than expected. With Xiao Jianli acting as the intermediary, his cousin readily handed over the small house and the land to them.

The price wasn’t too high, only three thousand yuan.

Lu Zhao also gave Xiao Jianli one hundred yuan as a referral fee.

“No way, Brother Zhao! I can’t take your money! I refuse! If I take this money, what kind of person would I be?” Xiao Jianli said, his face stern as he declined.

He hadn’t done anything, just received one hundred yuan. If he accepted it, what kind of person would he be?

“You’re still helping us make money, what’s the big deal in me helping you out a little?” Lu Zhao insisted.

“Work is work. I brought you to make money, I’m earning more myself, take it. If anything comes up next time, I’ll come to you for help. We’re brothers, so don’t hold back.”

Lu Zhao forced the money into Xiao Jianli’s hand. Lu Zhao wasn’t wrong. He did take a cut when he helped these people make money, and he had already told them about it. Those who were willing to go along could, and those who weren’t could leave.

He always laid things out clearly from the start.

“Even if you’re giving me money, it shouldn’t just be one hundred yuan. The average person doesn’t even earn that much in a month.” Xiao Jianli said, feeling uneasy.

Su Yunqi couldn’t help but speak up.

“If you’re too embarrassed to take the money, why not give me some osmanthus cake instead? Let’s call it the money for the osmanthus cake, alright?”

“Osmanthus cake is really delicious, I want some more.”

“That’s right, give my wife some osmanthus cake, she loves it.”

Seeing the situation, Lu Zhao immediately made up his mind. Xiao Jianli couldn’t refuse and had to accept their kindness with a smile. He then took the two of them back home.

He brought out all the osmanthus cakes at home. There hadn’t been many made in the first place, and they weren’t worth much, so in the end, he was the one who benefited.

“Next time we make osmanthus cakes, we’ll send some to your wife!” Xiao Jianli said, touched.

“Alright.”

Su Yunqi nodded obediently, her smile was as cute as ever.

“Don’t smile so happily at him! Come on, we’re going home!”

Lu Zhao noticed Su Yunqi smiling at another man and immediately got jealous. Just as he was about to pull her away, he suddenly remembered something and instructed Xiao Jianli. “By the way, Brother Jianli, I’m planning to open a store, so I won’t be running around anymore. I’ll only go out when I need to stock up. After a few days, when I find someone to build the house, I’ll make one last trip out to buy the things I need to sell. Go tell the brothers, anyone who wants to follow me, I’ll take them once more. After that, if they want to go, they can just go together on their own. I won’t be leading them anymore.”

“Alright, Brother Zhao, don’t worry, I’ll make sure to notify all the brothers!”

Xiao Jianli patted his chest, assuring that the matter was in his hands.

Lu Zhao had over thirty younger brothers, and more than twenty of them were willing to go out and make money with him. Those who were too lazy or too timid stayed behind.

Some of them came from families so poor they couldn’t even afford meals, and Lu Zhao lent them money, taking them along. They managed to earn a lot on the trip, which completely changed their family situation. That was why every one of them truly respected Lu Zhao and sincerely considered him their big brother.

“Where are you going to buy things? Take me along, I want to go too!” Su Yunqi’s eyes lit up when she heard this, and she clung to Lu Zhao’s hand, acting cute. She had never been out of their town.

“Do you really want to go? It’s in the Provincial Capital, just the trip there is tiring enough. Can you handle it? You’ll have to take the train, change trains multiple times, and the round trip will take two or three days.” Lu Zhao raised an eyebrow, uncertain if this little spoiled one could handle it.

“I can handle it, it’s fine!” Su Yunqi nodded eagerly, her eyes sparkling.

“Alright, I’ll take you then.” Lu Zhao tapped her little head and agreed.

“Great! Do I need to prepare anything?” Su Yunqi was beyond excited.

Unfortunately, her secret savings had been confiscated by Lu Zhao, or else she could’ve bought a lot of things in the Provincial Capital.

Lu Zhao teased her. “Prepare a pair of durable buttocks. The trip will be bumpy, and you’ll be glad you have them.”

Why was he still speaking so crudely!

Su Yunqi rolled her round eyes and gave him a playful glare. “Then I’ll bring a cushion, okay? Anyway, I won’t complain once I’m out!”

“Hmm, we’ll see.” Lu Zhao didn’t take her words too seriously.

“I’m serious! How do you make money there? Count me in, I want to make some too!” Su Yunqi emphasized, and then she didn’t argue with him further.

Whether she’d complain or not, she’d find out when the time came. What concerned her more now was the money-making part. She urgently needed to earn back her secret savings.

Lu Zhao smiled, not quite believing she could do it. “If you really want to, I’ll let you make some pocket money, but I’m afraid you won’t have the thick skin for it.”

“Hmph, stop looking down on me!”

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The two of them bickered as they headed home. Once they were out of the small town, Lu Zhao naturally carried Su Yunqi on his back again. The physical exertion of the day had worn her out.

She had just finished showering when she sleepily climbed into bed.

In a daze, she mumbled. “Lu Zhao, you’re not allowed to touch me today…”

However, it was impossible not to touch her. Lu Zhao was always hungry for more, and he restrained himself only to let her rest and recover, ensuring they could engage in intimate activities every day.

By the time Lu Zhao finished his shower, cleaned their clothes, and entered the room, Su Yunqi had already taken a nap and regained some energy.

Su Yunqi was woken up reluctantly. She yawned, her eyes bleary with sleep, and wrapped her arms around Lu Zhao’s neck, quietly complaining.

“That’s not fair, Lu Zhao! Why are you always so full of energy? Why isn’t this stuff tiring for you at all?”

Lu Zhao had to laugh every day at his wife’s antics. If he thought it was tiring, that would be something else. The fool didn’t understand anything.

“Then reflect on yourself. Clearly, I’m the one exerting effort. Why do you feel so tired while I’m full of energy?” Lu Zhao kicked the ball back to her and, while at it, pinched her delicate, fair waist, starting things again.

“Right.” Su Yunqi was stunned by what he said and absentmindedly started to think along with him.

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After the first round was over, Lu Zhao took a brief rest before gearing up for the second round.

He kissed Su Yunqi’s beautiful brows and eyes, offering her a tender reminder.

Su Yunqi instinctively hugged Lu Zhao’s head, tugged at his thick hair, and rubbed against him sleepily.

“Are we doing it again, Lu Zhao? Then let’s have a baby!”

“Have a baby? I’m working so hard, maybe you’re already pregnant.”