allonlinenovel Chapter 230 How long must it have been since he last ate to get this hungry?
Chapter 230 How long must it have been since he last ate to get this hungry?
Soon, Liu Cai'er finished cooking and placed the steaming hot dishes on the table in the yard. Shen Qianchuan quickly washed his hands and helped carry the dishes.
Xiao Tang pulled Xiao Jiu and Shen Qianchuan to sit down together. They asked everyone if they wanted to eat something more, but everyone except the three of them shook their heads, saying they had already eaten their fill in the evening.
If no one else was eating, then they wouldn't stand on ceremony, and the one adult and two children wolfed down the food like a whirlwind.
Their actions shocked everyone, leaving them speechless.
How long must it have been since you last ate to get this hungry?
In fact, after Lin Xiaotang was captured, those people just tied them up and gave them water to drink. In the minds of those villains, as long as they didn't starve to death, that was enough. Shen Qianchuan and Xiao Jiu were busy from morning till night looking for Lin Xiaotang. They didn't have a moment to eat or even drink water.
Lin Qingchuan and Liu Cai'er unloaded the raw pig trotters from their carriage, placed them by the well to burn off the pig hair and clean the trotters, then took out the already braised ones from the braising pot and put the raw ones back in to continue braising.
After a busy night, the next day, Lin Xiaotang was supposed to go to Dushui County with Xiao Jiu to deliver supplies, but her father refused.
Lin Xiaotang was puzzled, and she quickly asked, "Father, why don't you let me and Ninth Brother go to Dushui County to deliver supplies?"
Lin Qingchuan glanced at the main room and, seeing that his wife hadn't gotten up, whispered, "Such a big thing happened yesterday, and you still dare to go to work in the county? How can a little girl like you not know the danger?"
You were very lucky yesterday. You were told you had contracted the plague, which fooled the villains, who then dumped you in a mass grave. If something like this happens again, you won't be so lucky. Dushui County has been quite unsafe lately, so you'd better not go there.
The shops on both sides haven't been rented yet, so your fourth uncle can't start selling breakfast for the time being. Why don't you have your fourth uncle accompany Xiao Jiu to Dushui County to deliver supplies? You can stay home and keep your mother company.”
What the hell?
Should Fourth Uncle accompany Xiao Jiu to Dushui County to deliver supplies so that she can stay home with her mother?
If Fourth Uncle and Xiao Jiu go to Dushui County together, they can only supply goods. They don't know how to choose a shop, so when will they be able to rent a suitable shop?
When will braised pig's trotter shops be able to open?
Lin Xiaotang immediately objected. She pouted and said, "Dad, those bad guys have already been arrested. They're in the county jail now. I heard from the officials that the clerk has ordered people to torture the three prisoners to extract a confession. What danger could there be in the county?"
"Father, don't worry, what happened yesterday was just an accident. I'll definitely be more careful in the future and won't let bad people use the same trick to kidnap me again."
Lin Qingchuan remained unmoved by his daughter's words and insisted that she not go to Dushui County with him again.
The father and daughter refused to budge, each sticking to their own opinion.
In the end, it was Shuisheng who arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and said something insightful.
“Brother Qingchuan, you two shouldn’t be at an impasse. How about Xiao Jiu and I go to Pingding County together? I’ve already memorized the way. If you’re worried about Xiao Tang, then let Xiao Tang come with you. As for Qianchuan, he can read. He can come with you to find a shop. There will always be a use for him.”
Lin Qingchuan thought about it and realized that made sense!
As long as his daughter stays with him, he will do everything in his power to protect her.
Finally, Lin Qingchuan relented and agreed to let his daughter go with him to Dushui County to deliver supplies, while Xiao Jiu and Shuisheng would go to Pingding County.
Xiao Jiu's eyes dimmed when she couldn't be with Xiao Tang.
Shen Qianchuan didn't want to stay at home and wanted to go out and see more of the world, so he volunteered to go out with his older brother.
The two carriages set off at the same time, and after leaving Qinghe Town, they separated at a fork in the road and headed to two different counties.
After delivering the braised pig's trotters to the restaurant, Lin Xiaotang still didn't give up looking for a suitable shop, because this matter could no longer be delayed.
Firstly, Fourth Uncle signed a contract with Manager Zhang of Juxian Restaurant, agreeing to repay the debt on time.
Secondly, in just over two months, the turmeric will be ready, and we must get the braised pig's trotters business up and running smoothly before the turmeric matures.
She noticed that her fourth uncle kept staring intently at the roadside stalls, his eyes filled with admiration, envy, and a hint of eagerness. She smiled and comforted him, "Fourth Uncle, let's look at some shops these next few days. Once we've rented a shop and moved here, you can start selling breakfast right away."
Shen Qianchuan couldn't hide his excitement, but also said with some uncertainty, "Xiao Tang, you know that your fourth uncle didn't know anything before. Even when he studied, he didn't achieve any results. Do you think your fourth uncle can make it by selling breakfast?"
"Why not? Fourth Uncle, you are a reliable person with a gentle and patient nature. Just based on that, as long as you are willing to work hard, endure hardship, and persevere, you will definitely succeed."
Shen Qianchuan's face suddenly turned red. "But Fourth Uncle can't cook. He's not very good at cooking at first. Will people buy the breakfast I make?" His voice grew softer and softer, filled with extreme insecurity.
Lin Xiaotang chuckled and said, "Fourth Uncle, don't worry. You don't know how to make it, but I do. I can teach you. Once I've taught you, you can make it and sell it."
Shen Qianchuan nodded, but he was still worried. Several days of the first month had already passed, and he had earned several taels of silver a month. He was not confident that he would not be able to repay the money, and Manager Zhang would definitely not let him off the hook.
"Yes, Fourth Uncle will listen to Xiaotang."
Seeing that his fourth brother seemed preoccupied, Lin Qingchuan guessed that he was worried about the debt. He thought for a moment and said, "Qianchuan, don't worry. If you don't have enough money, just ask your eldest brother. Consider it a loan from your eldest brother. We'll take it slowly. As long as we can pay off Manager Zhang and restore your freedom, it will all be worth it."
Shen Qianchuan was deeply moved and immediately bowed to his elder brother.
"Brother, you have helped me so much, how can I ever repay your kindness?"
Of the brothers, the eldest brother treated his fourth brother the best. When he, his second brother, third brother, and youngest brother were all trapped in Juxian Restaurant, the eldest brother only helped him and came up with ideas to get him out of that quagmire.
It's clear that his older brother treats him the best!
From childhood to adulthood, the second brother was clever, the third brother was quick-witted, and the youngest brother was spoiled because of his young age. Mother favored the youngest brother the most, and only he and the eldest brother were the least favored. However, he was much better off than the eldest brother because no matter who his parents favored, at least he was his mother's biological son, while the eldest brother was born to his deceased stepmother. That's why the eldest brother was treated that way. However, because he was afraid of his mother and also afraid that his brothers would talk about him in private, he did not help his eldest brother and sister-in-law.
Shen Qianchuan felt like he was a terrible person!
He secretly vowed that from now on, he would never let his elder brother's family down!
Lin Qingchuan reached out and patted Shen Qianchuan's shoulder, looking pleased. "I don't ask for anything in return. As long as you have this sentiment, that's enough. But I still have to remind you that you can't let Dad and the others know about you following me, especially the second and third brothers. Otherwise, they will definitely keep bothering you."
Shen Qianchuan's expression changed slightly, and he immediately nodded obediently.
"Yes, brother, I've got it!"