After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 122 The Unattainable Number

Chapter 122: Chapter 122 The Unattainable Number

The tolerance of the older generation and the impulsiveness of the young clashed in his heart, leaving him feeling torn.

Eventually, he sighed, the wrinkles between his brows as if a silent protest against this troubled mortal world.

"Enough, now is not the time for quarreling, the disappearance of Jiang Youfu is truly unfortunate, especially considering his incomplete senses make his situation all the more perilous. Our top priority is to find him as soon as possible, that’s the right thing to do."

Fang Qin showed little interest in the fate of Jiang Youfu, her mind occupied more by thoughts of how to conceal her own secrets; any dispute with Lady Zhao would only complicate matters further.

Thus, she chose to give a cold shoulder, casting a disdainful glance at Lady Zhao and emitting a derisive snort from her nose before turning to walk inside, soothing her child in her arms, seeking some comfort in the warmth of her family.

Su Yu took advantage of the moment when everyone else was busy to quietly move the newly acquired items into the house.

The placement of each small object was as if laying out her hopes and plans for the future.

Gazing at the pile of herbs and delicate bottles that symbolized hope, she silently vowed to quickly save up enough silver coins to leave this place of strife and controversy.

Day after day of disputes and conflicts might serve as seasoning for life at first, but as time wore on, one could not help but feel weary, longing for tranquility and serenity.

Jiang Ziling looked at the bottles and jars in Su Yu’s hands, his face full of puzzlement, his curious eyes seeming to ask one unsolved mystery after another.

"Yuyu, are you planning to open a pharmacy? Why did you buy so many herbs and these tiny containers?"

Su Yu’s hands danced nimbly among the herbs like a dancer, working while she patiently explained, "I want to use these herbs to make some natural skincare powder, to be stored in these small jars for convenience and preservation."

Her tone was filled with confidence and anticipation, and every movement she made radiated beautiful aspirations for the future.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling nodded lightly, his heart warmed by Su Yu’s ingenious ideas.

He knew that when Su Yu devoted herself to a plan, it was well-conceived and required little interference from others.

However, when Su Yu brought home two cages of lively chicks and ducklings, Jiang Ziling’s worries bloomed like sprouts awakened by the spring breeze, discreetly peering out.

"Yuyu, where do you plan to keep these little fellows? Don’t forget, they won’t keep quiet on their own."

Su Yu gently set down the cages, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she confidently answered, "Right here in our little courtyard, of course. The outside world is too dangerous; I wouldn’t let them become a beast’s dinner."

She paused, then continued, "Don’t worry, I’ll keep the yard clean, and won’t let these little lives disrupt our living environment."

Once everything was in order, Su Yu started preparing dinner.

In the kitchen, the chopping and stir-frying played like a symphony of life.

Jiang Ziling had already cooked the rice to fluffy perfection, now only awaiting the added touch of her quick dishes for a heartwarming family dinner to materialize.

Su Yu was never stingy with oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar in her cooking, and even the most ordinary dish, under her skillful hands, could become infinitely memorable.

With the table set and the dishes aromatic, Su Yu stood at the threshold and called out softly for Xixi to come and share dinner.

The little girl, innocent and carefree, couldn’t wait to pair up with the snacks Su Yu had bought and share them with her best friend, San Ya.

Hearing Su Yu’s call, she dragged San Ya by the hand, insisting that she join in savoring this rare delicacy.

The scent of the meals at Su Yu’s house, even when passing through the doors, could stir longing in anyone’s heart.

Even though Xie Xinghua couldn’t witness this scene, the aroma drifting in the air was enough to conjure up the allure of the dishes.

Watching San Ya being joyfully pulled away to eat, the emotions welling up inside her were indescribable, both gratifying and somewhat bitter. The complex flavors of life, at that moment, seemed to turn into a barely noticeable wisp of smoke outside the door, slowly rising and dissipating in the twilight’s lingering glow.

Even though she wished to keep a certain distance from Su Yu to avoid displeasing Lady Zhao, the thought of San Ya’s frail figure, key to her growth and development, and the rare occasions of meat on the table at home, made her unable to bear stopping the child from getting some nutrition at Su Yu’s place.

Thus, she quietly let go of that concern and allowed San Ya to follow her heart’s joy there.

San Ya hopped and skipped over, and upon seeing this, Su Yu naturally showed a gentle smile, unthinkingly setting a pair of chopsticks for her.

There was an unspoken agreement between the two, as long as San Ya wished, there would always be a spot for her at the table, this invitation always stood, no words needed.

At the dinner table, the food was modest but plentiful, and Su Yu carefully served the two children dishes, paying special attention to San Ya, fearing she would feel left out, her eyes full of hope for the healthy growth of the children.

During the meal, she and Jiang Ziling conversed softly while savoring the fine dishes, sharing interesting stories from the town that day: from picking colorful sugar figurines with Xixi, to the good-natured ribbing from the pharmacy lad about her scribbled handwriting, to Sister-in-law He’s wise move that cleverly defused an awkward situation.

Su Yu narrated with such vivid detail that it was as if scenes unveiled before their eyes, engaging everyone entirely.

"Sister-in-law He’s quick thinking was truly splendid, it almost made me laugh. Thanks to her, I earned eight hundred wen today, not only did I buy the necessary medicinal herbs, but I also stocked up on medicine for everyday headaches and fevers."

Accomplishment brimmed in Su Yu’s words.

Jiang Ziling’s jaw nearly dropped in astonishment, his face incredulous, "Eight, eight hundred wen?!"

Su Yu nodded slightly, her expression calm, as if such earnings were just routine to her, "That’s right, I only saw about a dozen patients today, and that’s the income. It’s still far from my true goal."

After hearing this, Jiang Ziling felt a mix of emotions, "Yuyu, do you still think this isn’t a lot?"

To think that those engaged in heavy labor could hardly earn twenty to thirty wen a day, this eight hundred wen was enough to sustain a family for a month.

In Jiang Ziling’s eyes, this amount was an unimaginable figure.

"Of course, it’s not enough. If it continues like this, when will I ever achieve true financial freedom?"

A hint of weariness seeped through Su Yu’s tone as she realized that relying solely on practicing medicine to amass wealth was not reliable—it wasn’t as if she could hope for people to fall ill constantly.

Plotting in her mind, she knew that to achieve financial freedom, venturing into business could be a viable path.

However, as for which specific venture to pursue, Su Yu had no firm plans yet and could only save up the earnings for the right opportunity.

Facing Jiang Ziling’s puzzled look, Su Yu smiled and said, "Financial freedom, to put it simply, is when I’ve accumulated enough wealth"

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