After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 208: Conducting Experiments

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Conducting Experiments

She locked the door behind her, attempting to isolate all the disturbances of the outside world.

Her heartbeat pounded like a drum, so rapid that it nearly leaped from her chest. The abruptness of it all left her both exhilarated and anxious until the cold Silver Coin and copper coins clinked against the tabletop, producing a crisp and pleasant sound. It was then that she snapped back to reality—this was all real. She and her children were finally free from their suffering, having acquired precious freedom and wealth.

Joyful tears blurred her eyes. When the two young girls saw their mother so genuinely moved, they quickly gathered around her, their little arms wrapping around her, offering her warmth and comfort.

Xie Xinghua caressed their heads, her smile filled with tenderness and hope, "From now on, we won’t have to live at the mercy of others anymore. With this money, once your sister returns, our family of five can truly be united. I promise, you’ll never have to endure hunger or cold again."

The room was filled with warmth, but in the neighboring room, Jiang Wangshan, although weak in bed, could still feel the drastic changes in the outside world.

Hearing Xie Xinghua’s hopeful words, his heart surged with complex emotions—both excitement and bitterness—and he could only make an unclear sound. It was the longing for a better future mixed with a sigh of resignation toward his current plight.

Xie Xinghua hastened closer, gently unfolding several heavy silver ingots cradled in her palm that twinkled with a soft luster under the dim candlelight, as if they were the shining light of hope for the family’s future.

"Don’t worry, I can support this family," she said.

Her voice was firm yet gentle, each word carrying the promise and responsibility she held for her family.

Jiang Wangshan struggled to move his dry lips as he lay in bed. Though his words were muffled, the effort to express his concern was unmistakably clear, like a warm spring breeze brushing the heart, faintly whispering "You’ve worked hard."

Xie Xinghua’s eyes slightly reddened. She gently stroked her husband’s rough hand with her fingertips, tears swirling in her eyes. She shook her head silently, her gaze filled with understanding for the hardships of life and deep empathy for her husband.

Before these weighty silver coins, the past struggles seemed insignificant.

She had already meticulously planned everything in her heart—how to use these precious silver coins to improve the family’s circumstances. The neglected lands would be cultivated once more, turning barren to fertile, providing enough to sustain the entire family, and the children could wear new clothes with smiles returning to everyone’s faces.

Meanwhile, Su Yu stood quietly by the window, taking in this tender yet slightly bitter scene.

The successful division of Xie Xinghua’s household and her unexpected financial gain were both reassuring and thought-provoking for her friend’s fate.

She turned to Jiang Ziling beside her, her tone gentle yet confident, "With Sister-in-law establishing her own household and possessing sufficient wealth, life surely won’t be too difficult. You shouldn’t worry too much."

Jiang Ziling nodded profoundly, but his eyes could not hide his deep concern.

The illness of his big brother was like a heavy stone weighing on his heart. Only when his leg injury healed could he truly do something for the family. This sense of responsibility ignited a fiery determination within him.

The pain in his leg was still there, but the growing sense of returning strength greatly comforted him, indicating that full recovery wasn’t far off.

As Jiang Ziling was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed a subtle change in Su Yu’s demeanor while she spoke with his sister-in-law, raising his curiosity.

"Ah Yu, when you were talking to Sister-in-law today, you seemed to be holding back. Did something happen to Da Ya?"

His insight surprised Su Yu. She had intended not to burden Xie Xinghua with more worries at this time, but she didn’t need to conceal anything from Jiang Ziling.

"Yes, Da Ya...has had some misfortune."

Her voice choked as she uttered the truth.

"What? How is this possible?"

Jiang Ziling’s voice trembled with shock, a perfectly healthy child, and just in two days, such an unexpected misfortune had occurred.

His heart ached as if it were being carved out. He understood what this meant for a girl, and his resentment towards Lady Zhao intensified.

Seeing his heartache, Su Yu hurriedly comforted him, "Don’t worry, I already have a solution for Da Ya’s situation."

Jiang Ziling suddenly looked up, a spark of hope flashing in his eyes. If Ah Yu said there was a way, there must be one.

Su Yu briefly recounted the events, mentioning the sale of the recipe.

"What did you say? One hundred taels of Silver?"

Jiang Ziling’s eyes widened with surprise, Su Yu gave a light smile, with a hint of teasing, "From the look on your face, it seems like you’ve never seen this much money before."

She took out the precious Silver note from her chest and gently placed it on the table, that thin piece of paper as if carrying endless possibilities.

Jiang Ziling carefully picked up the Silver note, inspecting it like a treasure, even the little maid beside them was drawn over, her little face filled with curiosity and excitement.

Su Yu patiently explained, "Indeed, there are one hundred taels of Silver on this Silver note, but I already paid thirty taels in advance. Our home is empty; I have nowhere to properly store my precious medicinal herbs and jars and pots. So, I ordered a few exquisite cabinets, finely crafted, occupying quite a bit of space, and expensive, costing a total of sixty taels of Silver. I paid thirty taels as a deposit, and we still need to figure out how to pay the remainder."

In her words, there was the anticipation and planning for the future.

Jiang Ziling admired and was moved by Su Yu’s financial acumen and unique vision, self-deprecatingly thinking that his own income from hunting, fraught with risks and far less lucrative, couldn’t compare.

Su Yu secured the Silver note, and together with Jiang Ziling, they planned their upcoming life, their eyes filled with dreams and confidence for the future.

The last time we went to Ning County to visit Da Ya, it was truly a stroke of good fortune. It was all thanks to the Young Master Tutor, a man of high authority yet warm-hearted, that we were able to pass through smoothly.

To express my gratitude, I specifically chose a few jars of the beauty cream I carefully concocted and several packets of potent medicine powder to present to his wife myself.

During the conversation, the Lady mentioned casually that soon, they would be hosting a grand banquet, inviting the most renowned and influential figures from Ning County.

At those words, an idea struck me – this could be the perfect opportunity to promote my meticulously developed products and bring them to the attention of a broader audience.

However, empty words prove nothing; only personal experience can demonstrate efficacy, so I secretly made up my mind...

Su Yu’s gaze flickered, full of expectation as she looked at Jiang Ziling, a mix of apology and unease playing across her face as if she harbored a difficult-to-voice request.

Jiang Ziling gently sipped his tea, his eyes shining with a light that seemed to understand everything. He had long grasped Su Yu’s thoughts.

"So, what you mean is, we need to buckle down and make more beauty cream and medicine powder, and give them a try first?"