After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 155 Regret for Not Killing

Thinking of this, Bai Feng's expression grew even more unpleasant.

Not content with that, Zhu Yixuan added, "Don't overthink it. These things were all bought through connections made by Su Chuan. If I were to intervene, I'm afraid they wouldn't be willing to sell them either. Now do you still think Su Chuan is useless?"

Bai Feng felt he had missed out on a huge sum of money. His face turned pale and then flushed, like a colorful palette, making him quite a sight. His expression gradually twisted due to jealousy and anger. "I never knew he had such abilities!"

Zhu Yixuan sighed and shook his head, "So you've never really understood the people around you! It's true that Su Chuan's family are all servants, but Su's relatives are not ordinary. Although they live in the countryside, they live a good life. Country people have their own ways, and they are the best at seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages."

If I treat those around me with respect, I will naturally gain their genuine loyalty. Some things will come to me automatically without me having to chase after them.

Brother-in-law, take my advice: trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust. Otherwise, you might end up not even knowing whether the people around you are good or bad.

Bai Feng was prepared to mock Zhu Yixuan, but unexpectedly he ended up being scolded instead. He left in a rage, not even taking the corn, tomatoes and crucian carp that Zhu Yixuan had asked him to take.

He refused to take it, so Zhu Yixuan sent someone to deliver it to his door and even had someone explain to Madam Zhu where the item came from.

Zhu came up with a plan: she would send the good things she got to the other courtyards.

In less than half a day, all the masters of the Bai family had eaten corn and tomatoes.

Madam Bai was very pleased and even sent Granny Li to inquire about it from Madam Zhu.

Seeing the glint in Li Mama's eyes, Zhu chuckled and said, "Mama, this was sent by my eldest brother. He said that Su Chuan found a way to get it for him. My eldest brother thought it was delicious, so he sent me some. If Mother wants more, you can ask my husband to contact my eldest brother and have him instruct Su Chuan to get it."

Winter vegetables aren't cheap. I heard my older brother spent a lot of money to get some; if we don't hurry, we might not be able to get any later.

"Su Su Chuan?" Granny Li stared wide-eyed in disbelief, her fists clenching suddenly.

Madam Zhu nodded innocently, "Yes! My husband should know about this as well."

Granny Li immediately rushed back to report to Madam Bai, and dared not mention buying corn and tomatoes again.

A batch of porcelain was cleared out in the main courtyard that day.

On New Year's Eve, Mr. Bai, unusually, sat down with his family for the New Year's Eve dinner with a dark expression.

At the dinner table, while Zhu was getting ready, he looked at Bai Feng with dissatisfaction and said, "I heard that your brother-in-law has acquired a lot of rare vegetables and fish. He has not only won over several old merchants in the county, but also made connections with the prefect. Su Chuan has been with you for so long, why don't you know anything about it? You even gave away all three members of the Su family, making them do all the work for others!"

It would have been better if this matter hadn't been brought up, because every time it was, Bai Feng's face would turn dark, and he would grit his teeth in hatred. "I was tricked by him! He must have known about Su Chuan's relatives all along, otherwise he wouldn't have traded half of the goods to me. It's hateful that Su Chuan kept it so well hidden that I had no way of knowing! If I had known that he had such connections, I would never have sent his whole family away."

This was not the answer Master Bai wanted. He shook his head in disappointment, "Su Chuan has been by your side since he was a child, yet you know nothing about him. I am very disappointed in you."

Upon hearing this, Madam Bai's expression changed instantly. "Master! You can't say that! The three members of the Su family are cunning and treacherous. My son has more than just this one servant. How could he possibly focus his attention on someone who is good at hiding his true intentions!"

Even I, your concubine, have never heard Su Chunsen's family mention these things. If you don't believe me, ask the maids and servants in my courtyard. They're all so tight-lipped, so it's no wonder our son is so secretive!

Speaking of Su Chuan, I happen to have something to tell you, sir. We were indeed somewhat sorry to Su Chuan about Cui Lan's matter, so our son was very lenient with him. Unexpectedly, this only emboldened him. He actually had a mistress outside and even had a son with her without our knowledge.

If it weren't for Shiliu sending the news from Moshi Town, we'd probably still be in the dark! Tell me, can our family keep such a disloyal servant?

"If I had known about these things earlier, I would have had them all beaten to death!" Madam Bai clenched her fists fiercely, filled with regret.

Zhu overheard this as she walked to the door. She immediately took a deep breath, put on a smile again, and entered the house, pretending not to know anything.

As soon as Zhu arrived, Master Bai immediately stopped the conversation, and the family ate their New Year's Eve dinner in a false harmony.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu returned to her parents' home and immediately told Zhu Yixuan about these things.

Of course, these are things to follow.

Su Chuan set off back to Dongmen Village early on New Year's Eve. This was Zhu Yixuan's reward for him, and he was also allowed to stay in Dongmen Village for a few more days.

In order to have a good New Year with his wife and children, he specially bought a lot of things from the county town before driving his horse-drawn carriage back home.

Sun Ying'er had been waiting anxiously since early morning. As it was getting dark and no outsiders came to the courtyard, she had already mentally prepared herself for Su Chuan not to return.

Unexpectedly, the person she had been longing for appeared in front of her the next second.

Sun Ying'er burst into tears of joy and hugged Su Chuan.

With the addition of Su Chunlin's family, this New Year's Eve dinner is destined to be lively and festive.

Su Tai also set out the New Year's Eve dinner, which was just as plentiful as last year, and even included a spot for the baby.

Although little Shen Yuezhang couldn't eat anything, it didn't stop the two adults from making fun of her and teasing her constantly.

Shen Yuezhang babbled and cooed, filling the room with the sounds of a baby, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

The family of three had just finished eating when Shen Yi was wondering whether to set off fireworks, but Su Tai stopped him, saying, "Our daughter is still young, don't scare her. Anyway, other families in the village will set them off too, we can just watch the fireworks together."

This year, they didn't travel around selling fireworks anymore, but they still had a lot of old customers, especially people from Dongmen Village, Zhongmen Village, Shenjiazhuang, and Dahe Town. People started coming to their door to inquire as soon as December began.

Su Tai thought she couldn't turn down business that was offered to her for free, so she ordered 20,000 virtual coins from Huo Shi Kong.

These goods are temporarily stored in the newly renovated yard next door; they will sell them when someone comes to buy them.

The job of selling fireworks and firecrackers was assigned to Xu, who would pay her one hundred coins a day.

Xu was very keen on getting such a good job, and even had Shen Zhuang take a cartload of fireworks and firecrackers to Dahe Town.

Unexpectedly, the items were in high demand and were sold out in less than half a day.

Having tasted success, Mrs. Xu was eager to sell all her goods as soon as possible, so she mobilized the whole family to go out and sell fireworks and firecrackers.

They sold 20,000 virtual coins in just five days.

Seeing that she was working hard, Su Tai decided to let Xu sell the goods herself, and she could keep whatever she earned.

(End of this chapter)