After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 58 My Ears Are Burning
Su Xiaoxiao said to Sun Shi, "There is indeed no bitter barley here, but there are orange trees."

It turns out that this area is the orange grove that Su Xiaoxiao had been looking for. The orange grove that the fruit merchant had given up on before has now been found by her.

"But we don't have bitter barley, so we can't sell it at Ci'an Hall!"

Sun said, sounding very anxious.

However, Su Xiaoxiao said, "Ciantang no longer buys bitter barley from outside sources; they have their own independent supply channels. More and more people know about this now, and bitter barley is no longer suitable for medicinal use this season."

After Su Xiaoxiao explained the reason, Sun Shi finally understood.

"These orange trees are a business opportunity right now," Su Xiaoxiao said confidently to Sun. "In the future, I will make good use of these unwanted fruit trees and make orange jam."

The two picked two baskets of oranges and went back. On their way down the mountain, they met Granny Liu and Li Dongmei. Both of them were covered in dirt and dust. Granny Liu looked like she had fallen. She and Li Dongmei glared at Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao saw that their baskets were empty, guessing that they hadn't found any bitter barley or anything else they had hunted.

When Granny Liu saw that Su Xiaoxiao and Sun's baskets were full, they were filled with oranges.

She curled her lip upon seeing it, "What's so delicious about this? And you picked so many?"

Su Xiaoxiao ignored them. Just as she was coming down the mountain, she saw several wild pheasants leisurely foraging for food under a big tree.

Grandma Liu and Li Dongmei also saw it, and the two of them were about to crouch down and go over to kill the wild pheasant.

Unexpectedly, Su Xiaoxiao took the initiative, swung her slingshot, and fired five bullets in a row, hitting the target every time, killing all five wild pheasants that were foraging for food.

Grandma Liu and Li Dongmei were dumbfounded. Was she really that good? They were just bending over, ready to pounce on the wild pheasants, when Su Xiaoxiao beat them to it.

"It just so happens that Aunt Wang's daughter-in-law has just given birth and needs nutrition, so I'll give her one. Also, Sanlang isn't feeling well..."

As Su Xiaoxiao thought about it, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

Sun couldn't help but praise Su Xiaoxiao, "You're amazing, girl."

Grandma Liu and Li Dongmei came up empty-handed, and the two of them turned and left.

Sun gave all the oranges she had picked to Su Xiaoxiao. Su Xiaoxiao wanted to give Sun a wild pheasant as well, but Sun refused.

Su Xiaoxiao took the wild pheasant to Aunt Wang's house.

"Aunt Wang, these are two wild pheasants I just hunted. You can make soup for your daughter-in-law. The baby needs breast milk now, so eat something nourishing."

Deeply moved, Aunt Wang looked at the wild pheasant and then at Su Xiaoxiao, saying, "Child, I used to say that you didn't fit in with the village. I really deserve to die!"

Aunt Wang wanted to slap herself, but Su Xiaoxiao quickly stopped her.

Grandma Wang's eyes welled up with tears. She said emotionally, "When I was in my most critical moment, only you, Xiaoxiao, stepped forward and saved my daughter-in-law and granddaughter's lives. You are the greatest benefactor of our whole family!"

Su Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Auntie, you're too kind. This is what I should do. I'll take my leave now. If you need anything, just come to my house."

Su Xiaoxiao was afraid of people being so polite to her, even though she deserved all the thanks, but it still didn't feel right.

"Xiaoxiao, I'll bring you some red eggs in a bit!"

Aunt Wang called out from behind Su Xiaoxiao.

Back home, seeing Sanlang's face again, Su Xiaoxiao blushed for no reason. "This is a wild pheasant I hunted. I'll stew it for you to nourish your body later."

Su Xiaoxiao tried her best not to look at Sanlang. At this moment, the two children ran over. When they saw the wild pheasant that Su Xiaoxiao was carrying, they grabbed one very skillfully and ran to the kitchen.

Da Bao also said, "Mom, wait for me to boil water so I can scald your fur."

"Good boy, Da Bao is so sensible."

Su Xiaoxiao was avoiding Sanlang a bit. Although this discovery made her a little discouraged, she just couldn't control herself now.

Su Xiaoxiao went back to the kitchen to cook for the children. She planned to make noodle soup for them again at noon today.

Just then, Aunt Wang came over and brought her some red eggs. Su Xiaoxiao thought she could make some egg drop soup first, and then put some dough balls in it.

Sanlang walked over quietly and asked Su Xiaoxiao with some surprise, "What's wrong with you? You won't even look at me. Did I do something to offend you?"

Su Xiaoxiao's ears still burned when she thought about what happened this morning. "I'm fine. Go and prepare. We'll have dumpling soup for lunch today."

Without waiting for a reply, Su Xiaoxiao pushed Sanlang out of the kitchen. Dabao was staring blankly at Su Xiaoxiao at this moment.

After a long pause, the child actually spoke up and said, "Mother, I know that Sanlang actually likes you."

"what?"

Su Xiaoxiao was ladling water into the pot when she saw Da Bao standing alone on the threshold, talking to her earnestly.

"You're just a kid, what do you know about likes and dislikes?"

"No, I understand. Just like I love my little sister Xiaobao, Sanlang loves you, Mother."

As Da Bao spoke, his eyes welled up with tears.

“I know Father probably won’t be coming back. If he could know this from beyond the grave, he would surely want someone to take care of Mother and us. Sanlang is that person.”

Su Xiaoxiao was deeply moved after hearing this. She went over and hugged Da Bao tightly.

Da Bao's thoughts were very simple. "Da Bao, don't worry, even if no man comes to take care of Mommy in the future, I will still love you and Xiao Bao just the same. Mommy said that no matter what happens, I will love you and Xiao Bao the same and take care of you."

"Yes, Da Bao understands what Mother is thinking."

He went inside very obediently.

After Su Xiaoxiao finished making the noodle soup, she also took the bowl and chopsticks into the house.

As she entered the room, she was thinking to herself, "I'm an assassin, so why am I being so soft-hearted? This is a bit strange."

But when she encounters a child who is like an angel, can she say that she, like the original owner of this body, has always hardened her heart?
Unless she's heartless, Su Xiaoxiao feels she couldn't do it.

In comparison, the original owner of this body is more like a cold-blooded killer than I am. Faced with two such innocent children, he could still cruelly abuse them. He is truly ruthless.

After entering the house, Sanlang quickly took the noodle soup from Su Xiaoxiao's hand and said in a coquettish tone, "It smells so good, I'm starving. Xiaoxiao, let me serve you some noodle soup."

Sanlang thoughtfully ladled the dumpling soup into bowls for everyone and even blew on Su Xiaoxiao's bowl to cool it down.

(End of this chapter)