C26 – Qin Household!

In the long run, Ma Yabei relented and agreed to inform Xueman a narrative.

In any case, what baby doesn’t love fairy tales?

Aren’t all of us kids at coronary heart?

Zhao Yuegu was visibly delighted when Ma Yabei consented.

“I don’t have a lot to give you, however please assist your self to some watermelon.”

Ma Yabei’s eyes sparkled with pleasure.

“Can I actually have as a lot as I would like?”

“Completely.”

Upon seeing Zhao Yuegu carry out a black pores and skin watermelon, she touched her spherical stomach and burst into tears.

“Why did I’ve to eat a lot?”

But, regardless of her fullness, she clung to half a watermelon, consuming away till the wee hours of the night time.

That night time, her stomach was so bloated that she didn’t go to sleep till the early morning.

Nonetheless, the times crammed with black pores and skin watermelon had been blissful.

Zhao Yuegu had already found that he might do no matter he happy with the produce he grew; the system imposed no constraints.

However promoting them was a distinct story—if the value didn’t meet the demand, it was a no-go.

With loads of watermelons nonetheless within the cellar and prone to spoiling, it was higher to eat them up, which labored out nicely for Ma Yabei.

Zhao Xueman had heard from the grandmothers that it’s higher to be plump when having infants.

So, these previous days, he had been devising methods to assist Ma Yabei achieve weight.

As for the specifics of childbirth, that was past her information.

On the second day, Zhao Yuegu had Xueman distribute the presents he had introduced again to the villagers.

He additionally borrowed the village chief’s ox cart as soon as extra.

It was a necessity!

The provides had been too quite a few; carrying them by hand would take an eternity.

As soon as they had been out of the mountains, Zhao Yuegu promptly referred to as Solar Ying. The sleepy magnificence shortly turned Zhao Yuegu’s private driver.

However she wasn’t eager on being only a driver eternally.

Who doesn’t aspire for extra?

Ahem…

Naturally, Solar Ying stored these ideas to herself.

She discovered Zhao Yuegu each enticing and rich, exceeding her standards for a boyfriend by an extended shot.

Over the following two days, they labored tirelessly, shifting many of the provides into the mountains.

The villagers acquired their share and had been ecstatic, feeling their affection of their youthful years was nicely rewarded.

“How a lot cash did Zhao spend?” they puzzled.

“We’re virtually knocking on heaven’s door. You’d be higher off saving your cash for a spouse as a substitute of spending it like this.”

“Attempt to not be so wasteful sooner or later.”

Because the villagers savored the practicality of the presents, they gently chided Zhao Yuegu for his careless spending.

It was clear all of them had his finest pursuits at coronary heart.

Zhao Yuegu had no household of his personal, but these villagers, they had been his kin.

He might recall the distinct flavors of every family’s cooking.

Granny Liu’s dishes had been on the salty aspect, Grandpa 5 had a penchant for fish, and the village chief’s meat was all the time essentially the most succulent.

It was solely upon his visits that he found the reality.

Granny Liu solely added additional salt for him, a luxurious they seldom afforded themselves.

Grandpa 5 would solely put together fish when he got here round!

And meat was served on the village chief’s solely in his presence.

Watermelon was a cooling meals, in spite of everything, and shouldn’t be consumed in extra.

However because the candy, chilly juice burst in his mouth, his eyes lit up.

Delicious!

The day’s weariness appeared to soften away with the style of this pleasant deal with.

Unimaginable!

Solar Ying’s jaw dropped as she watched her father polish off the whole watermelon.

“Dad, aren’t you nervous about consuming such a big watermelon? It may not sit nicely…”

Her father paused, a glance of shock on his face.

How did I handle to eat a lot?

I simply couldn’t resist!

It’s a cooling meals…

He opened his mouth to talk however as a substitute let loose a glad belch.

“Don’t wait up for me at dinner.”

“And is there any technique to get extra of those watermelons? I’d like to offer one as a present.”

He believed {that a} memorable watermelon like this was the right current.

It will certainly depart a long-lasting impression on his enterprise associates.

“Ah?”

Solar Ying blinked in shock.

“I picked it up within the countryside. They’re out there, however fairly expensive—5,000 every.”

Solar’s father was clearly stunned.

Did he actually simply spend 5,000?

“Yeah, it’s not too expensive.”

“Get some extra, then.”

“However Dad, even when I might purchase them, I couldn’t carry them again!”

“Why not drive over?”

“Our automotive can’t make it there!”

“And I wouldn’t dare drive into the mountains.”

It was then that Solar’s father grasped the problem, his expression turning grave.

“I’ve been instructed by your brother that you simply’ve been seen with some rich inheritor recently?”

Solar Ying immediately coated her face.

How might he be so oblivious?

But, he was her father, in spite of everything.

“He’s an distinctive particular person, however I don’t assume he’s from a rich household.”

“Hmm, carry him dwelling someday. So long as he’s respectable, your mom and I received’t oppose your affiliation.”

Solar Ying felt completely embarrassed.

“Please, Dad, let’s not speak about this.”

She was confused.

It’s not like that in any respect!

There’s nothing occurring between us!

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Solar’s father added,

“Oh, by the best way, the Bureau of Commodity Worth is investigating that outrageous watermelon worth. Inform your brother to accompany you tomorrow and community with the visiting officers.”

Solar Ying was on the verge of tears.

“Dad, that overpriced watermelon you’re speaking about? You simply ate it.”

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