Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xiaochun and Xiaoqiu jumped at her words.
Xiaoqiu knocked on Xiaochunâs head with a serious expression.
âWhat nonsense are you saying to her!â
Xiaochun realized that he had said something wrong and looked at the little girl in frustration.
âSecond Brother was just spouting nonsense. We donât have it tough at all. The shopkeeper is very good to us. We even ate noodles. They were delicious.â
The girl looked at him as if she did not believe him, but he persisted.
âBig Brother, let me go with you.â
It was rare for X] to be so serious. No matter what he said, she didnât look like she was going to relent.
Xiaochun also stood on Xiaoqiuâs side, ignoring her request.
âDonât even think about it. Just stay at home obediently. Youâre not allowed to go out and run around. Donât let our parents worry. Weâll bring you something delicious when weâre back.â
It was always difficult for Xiaoqiu to be so firm and ruthless to his younger sister. If he was not afraid that she would really follow them out, he would not have put on a straight face at her.
Seeing that persuasion was useless, Su Ling could only give up on this idea. She walked forward and pulled her brotherâs arm, saying coquettishly, âIâm not going. Iâll listen to you and stay at home obediently. Brother, smile.â
Xiaoqiu finally relaxed when he heard her. He forced a smile.
Xiaochun could not help but mock, âBig Brother, your smile is uglier than crying.â
Xiaoqiu ignored him and squatted down to look at Su Ling.
âYouâre our only sister. You donât have to worry about our family. Iâll work hard to earn money and bring you delicious food every day.â
Xiaochun chimed in, âSecond Brother will bring you delicious food too!â
The girl smiled and stretched out his arms for a hug.
Xiaoqiu picked her up and carried her around the yard.
Xiaochun was envious and moved closer to them.
âBig Brother, let me carry her.â
Xiaoqiu reluctantly placed her in his arms and reminded him.
âHold on with both hands. Donât let her fall.â
Xiaochun ignored him and ran quickly with Su Ling in her arms.
The night wind was a little cold. The Sus were located at the foot of the mountain, so it was cold at night.
Xu Fengqiao watched them play and walked over to remind them.
âItâs getting late. Youâve all washed yourselves, so go to bed early. You have work to do tomorrow.â
When Xiaochun heard this, he put the little girl down and watched her walk towards Xu Fengqiao.
Xu Fengqiao held her hand. âGirl, are you sleepy? Mother will bring you to wash your face before sleeping.â
The girl nodded and slumped forward. She looked like she was about to fall asleep.
Xu Fengqiao hurriedly washed her face, then placed her on the bed and covered her with the blanket before leaving.
The Su family had two rooms, one inside and one outside. The girl was sleeping with her brothers now.
However, seeing that Su Ling was slowly growing up, the couple thought that they should give her a separate room. Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to always squeeze in with their brothers.
Moreover, Xiaochun and Xiaoqiu were already at the age to get married. It wouldnât do if this continued.
As she thought about it, she discussed with Su Changsheng at night. She planned to build two more huts before winter arrived.
Over the years, the Su family had been living much better. Xiaochun and Xiaoqiuâs salary had gone from 10 copper cash a day to 600 copper cash a month. It was already a good income.