Village Belle is Trying to Cause Trouble Again Chapter 20
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Proofed by The Buddha
Chapter 20: Softening Her Heart Toward Milksop
On this day, the sky was gloomy. The Su family got up early. After days of peeling tree bark, Su Tao had resigned herself to despair and just wanted to finish peeling the tree bark as soon as possible.
And then continue to cut the ragweed every day.
Now, she felt that cutting ragweed was a happy thing.
At that moment, Mrs. Su-Qian snapped at her angrily, "Wretched girl, you don't have to go today. Later, you will go work for the Xie family. Be serious in your work. If the Xie family returns you, I’ll beat you to death."
When she heard the Xie family being mentioned, Lin Sanzhu's expression changed, and she subconsciously thought that Mrs. Su-Qian had sold Su Tao. She sounded a little agitated at the moment, "Mom, did you sell Taozi to the Xie family?"
“I want to sell her, but the Xie family doesn’t want her. She’s so ugly that she’s not even qualified to be a child bride!” Mrs. Su-Qian glared at her angrily.
Su Tao, who was called ugly, lowered her head and rolled her eyes silently. Wretched old woman, you are the ugly one. How could you even call me ugly when your face was pockmarked?
She had seen Su Tao's appearance. Although she was a little thin, she had good facial features, with big eyes and a small nose.
But then again, what kind of work did the Xie family want her to do?
It didn’t matter what kind of work she would do, as long as she didn’t have to peel tree bark.
Lin Sanzhu heaved a sigh of relief and didn't dare to ask other questions. "Wretched girl, listen to your grandma. Work seriously for the Xie family. Don't be lazy."
Before Su Tao could say anything, Mrs. Su-Qian started to curse again, "If the Xie family returns you, I’ll sell you!"
Sell, sell, sell! Sell your shit. Wretched old woman, wait until I get the chance to sell you.
Although Su Tao didn't dare to say it out loud, she felt a little better after scolding Mrs. Su-Qian inwardly.
When Su Zhi heard the Xie family being mentioned, he thought of pancakes. He gulped and held Su Tao's hand. "Sister, I want to be with you."
Su Tao's hand hurt, and she hissed. She gritted her teeth and said, "Let... go!"
Su Zhi gripped her hand tighter and looked at her pitifully. Su Tao hissed in pain, and then tears welled up in her eyes.
She was going to beat this fool to death!
As soon as she thought that, Mrs. Su-Qian slapped Su Zhi in her stead. "You rascal! Don't even think about being lazy! If you don't peel five pieces of bark today, you won't get to eat."
Su Zhi cried upon being slapped and let go of Su Tao’s hand. “Boohoo... I want to be with Sister... I want Sister..."
“Shut up and go now.” Lin Sanzhu pulled Su Zhi over and walked out, cursing.
Su Fu looked at Su Tao, pulled her to the side, and quietly gave her a copper coin. "Taozi, remember, be good. Find some wild vegetables to eat first when you’re hungry."
“Okay.” Su Tao nodded obediently.
"Wretched girl, be serious in your work! Otherwise, I’ll beat you!" Mrs. Su-Qian pointed at her and cursed. Then, she locked the door and left in a hurry.
After they left, Su Tao finally heaved a sigh of relief. She had finally escaped from the clutches of the Su family for the time being.
However, she was very hungry.
She touched her belly, then looked at the Xie family's residence. The door was closed and she had nowhere to go. So, she sat on the doorstep of the Xie family's residence.
The doorstep for the residence of wealthy people was different. It was much more comfortable than sitting on the bench in the Su family’s residence.
She didn’t know how much time had passed. She fell asleep leaning against the wooden door.
……
When she woke up again, she was faced with Xie Yuntang's cute face at close proximity. She was startled and subconsciously pushed him, "Ah! What are you doing?"
Xie Yuntang saw Su Tao after opening the door and was about to call her when she opened her eyes.
He was startled, staggered, and sat down on the ground. He explained softly, "I wanted to call you to come in and sleep."
Before Su Tao said anything, Mrs. Xie-Qin rushed over and helped him up. With a worried look on her face, she asked, "Yuntang, why did you fall down?"
Su Tao wasn’t a fool. She wouldn’t bully Xie Yuntang in front of his parents unless she no longer wanted to live a good life.
She stood up quickly, and apologized in a panic. She said timidly, "Brother Yuntang, I didn't mean it. I was startled."
"I'm fine. It's my fault," Xie Yuntang said seriously.
Mrs. Xie-Qin didn't dwell on it. She patted Xie Yuntang's clothes, and smiled at Su Tao after she saw that Xie Yuntang was fine. "Taozi, when did you come? Why didn't you knock on the door?"
"I was afraid of disturbing your sleep, so I sat on the doorstep and waited, but I accidentally fell asleep."
Su Tao lowered her head as if she was repentant, and then said, "Auntie Xie, I know I was wrong."
She appeared humble, unlike when she bullied Milksop.
Mrs. Xie-Qin didn't know that Su Tao had bullied Xie Yuntang. When she saw that Su Tao was so sensible, she softened her attitude. She stretched out her hand to hold Su Tao’s hand. When Su Tao flinched, Mrs. Xie-Qin noticed her bloody fingers. "Why are your fingers in such a condition?"
Recalling that Xie Qing said Su Tao went to peel tree bark, Mrs. Xie-Qin said again, "Come in quickly. I’ll get some medicine for you."
Her tone was gentle. This was the first time Su Tao met an elder who was so gentle to her. She felt a little indignant for a moment. Had she been transmigrated to another family, she wouldn't be thinking of dying all the time.
"Thank you, auntie."
Mrs. Xie-Qin went to get the medicine. After letting Su Tao sit down, she helped Su Tao apply the medicine. Seeing that Su Tao didn't cry or complain about the pain, she sighed inwardly. This girl's life was really miserable.
“Yuntang, you sit here with Taozi for a while. I’m going to the kitchen to cook.”
Xie Yuntang nodded. After she left, he looked at Su Tao's hands blankly and asked in a soft voice, "Do they hurt a lot?"
Su Tao didn't want to get too close to him, so she bared her teeth in feigned anger and whispered fiercely, "It’s none of your business."
Xie Yuntang wasn't angry at all. He merely thought she was in pain. Suddenly he thought of something and ran out with a thump. Soon, he came back. "Here, this is for you."
It was a piece of malt candy.
Su Tao hadn't eaten snacks for a long time. She gulped at the sight of the candy. She grabbed it unabashedly, stuck out her tongue, and said awkwardly, "I won't thank you."
Good lord, she was actually softening her heart toward Milksop.
She would die here sooner or later.
Xie Yuntang smiled and said softly, "Do you like this? I'll ask Dad to buy some later."
There he went again!
There he went again!
Milksop took the initiative to get close. Su Tao glared at him helplessly. "I don't like to eat it. I simply like to snatch your things!"
She was snatching his things.
It didn’t mean that she liked them!
"I'll ask Dad to buy it," Xie Yuntang said obediently.
Su Tao, “...”
Did he not understand human language?
She raised her hand to pinch his face, but quickly held the urge back. She took a deep breath before exhaling.
At that moment, she saw Xie Qing walking in. She stood up quickly and said with some restraint, "Uncle Xie."
“It’s okay, just sit down.”
Xie Qing was much more easy-going than Su Tao expected, but she still dared not be too casual. After all, she was here to work for them.
She could already imagine Mrs. Su-Qian's expression if she was returned.
She asked softly, "Uncle Xie, what am I required to do? I'll get down to work right away."
“There’s not much to do. Just accompany Yuntang while he studies. Just fan him and pour him water.”
Su Tao found Xie Qing's request a little unbelievable. Was she actually only required to do such an easy job?
She felt like she was dreaming.
Did the Xie family have too much money to spare...
