Village Belle is Trying to Cause Trouble Again Chapter 85
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Chapter 85: He Missed Sister Taozi As Soon As She Left
Xie Yuntang, with his cheeks slightly flushed, stretched out his hand to take it down. "Sister Taozi, I’m a man. I can't wear a flower on my head."
"Who said that? You can because you’re good-looking. They can’t because they aren’t." Su Tao stopped him from taking the flower down.
Zheng Duoyin and Zhou Sheng, "..."
Zheng Duoyin suddenly laughed. "Big Sister, don't move." After saying that, he climbed up the tree nimbly, and then shook it violently a few times. The petals fell down immediately.
Su Tao, "..."
She made a few "pfft" sounds, patted her body a few times, and then turned her head to look at Milksop. There were petals all over his head and body.
Indeed, if a person was good-looking, he wouldn’t be caught looking wretched.
She looked up at Zheng Duoyin on the tree. "Zheng Duoyin, I think you’re itching for a beating. Zhou Sheng, go up and get him."
"Zheng Duoyin, you’re dead." Zhou Sheng immediately climbed up the tree enthusiastically.
Su Tao quickly pulled Xie Yuntang aside, and then said, "Do you want to go up there and play?"
"Can I?" Xie Yuntang was a little happy.
"Why not? These flowers don’t cost a penny." Su Tao picked a slightly shorter tree for him to climb.
Xie Yuntang climbed up and looked at Su Tao below. He couldn't help but smile. "Sister Taozi, I can see the whole spread of peach blossoms. It's very beautiful."
He rarely went out, so this was enough to make him happy. Su Tao was about to say something when a voice was heard. "You kids, don't shake the tree. Come down quickly."
As soon as the words fell, a middle-aged man in gray half-sleeve clothes ran over and hurriedly called them down.
Children were naturally afraid of adults. Zheng Duoyin and Zhou Sheng hurried down, and Xie Yuntang followed. Su Tao was afraid that he would fall, so she hurriedly supported him.
"Come on, here are a few coins. Take them to buy food, don't play here." The middle-aged man generously counted out four coins for them, indicating that they should not play in the peach forest.
Zhou Sheng's eyes lit up, and he took the silver coins without feeling any shame. "Thank you, mister." After saying that, he led Zheng Duoyin and the others away.
Su Tao looked back as she walked. This person must be using the peach blossoms for something. "Milksop, do you know them?"
"I don't know. People come to pick peach blossoms every year."
Xie Yuntang paused for a moment, and then said, "Sister Taozi, do you like peach blossoms?"
If Sister Taozi liked peach blossoms, he would ask his father to buy the peach forest.
"Not really."
Su Tao wasn’t on the same page with him. She was wondering what those people were doing with the peach blossoms. If the peach blossoms could be sold for money, she could pick them too.
Thinking of Lin Sanzhu who liked to gossip, she grabbed Xie Yuntang’s hand and ran home. When she left, she didn't forget to grab two coins from Zhou Sheng.
She panted and said, "Mom, do you know why those people pick peach blossoms in the peach forest?"
Lin Sanzhu was building a chicken coop in the yard, planning to raise a few chicks for the New Year. Su Tao suddenly spoke, startling her.
She patted her chest. "Wretched girl, you scared me. Why are you so impatient every day, just like a boy? I'll be scared to death by you sooner or later."
Then she replied, "I heard that they sell them at the county town. But they don’t make much money. 500 grams of peach blossoms only sell for two coins."
How could 500 grams of peach blossoms only sell for two coins? That person gave them four coins. The amount they shook just now didn’t weigh even one kilogram.
They must have earned more than that.
Su Tao rolled her eyes and said cleverly, "Mom, stop busying yourself with the chicken coop. Go borrow a few more baskets and we'll go pick the peach blossoms in the evening."
"Why pick those things? You only make two coins a day." Lin Sanzhu looked at her as if she was sick again. This wretched girl liked to stir up trouble every day.
Su Tao. "..."
"If you want to make money, just listen to me. Look, I made money last time selling cicada shells."
Even if they couldn’t make money, they had nothing to lose. But if they could make money, then everyone would be happy. She had no skills to boast of, so she couldn’t possibly miss any opportunity to make money.
Lin Sanzhu hesitated, thinking that she was free at night, and looked at her. "Then I'll go borrow the baskets. Why go at night instead of now?"
"If you go now, you'll be seen, and those people will definitely not let us pick the peach blossoms." Su Tao was also afraid of offending those people. Her family would suffer in a fight.
Lin Sanzhu said, "Oh, then I'll go borrow the baskets. Will you be eating at home tonight? If you do, I'll cook more."
"No. Borrow a few more, and if someone asks, you can just make up an excuse."
"Silly girl, am I not as smart as you?"
"Yes, yes, you’re the smartest. I'll be back after dinner."
……
After eating at the Xie family's house, Su Tao poured a cup of tea for Xie Qing, and said with a smile, "Uncle Xie, do you know where to sell peach blossoms in the county town?"
Xie Qing often went there, so he must have an idea. She wouldn't have to waste her time to find sellers.
Hearing this, Xie Qing knew what she wanted to do, and accepted the tea with a smile. "Are you thinking of picking the peach blossoms to sell?"
Su Tao nodded obediently.
"The bakeries and cosmetic shops will collect them. If you want to pick them, go pick them. I'll take them to the county town to sell for you on the way."
Xie Qing was quite surprised at the cleverness of this girl. She even knew to ask him.
Su Tao's eyes lit up and she smiled so hard that her eyes became a line. "Thank you, Uncle Xie. You’re so kind, Uncle Xie. Once I make money, I’ll buy meat for you."
The Xie family didn't care about meat, they only cared about the thought.
Xie Qing was amused by her childish words and agreed immediately, "Okay."
With Xie Qing's words, Su Tao knew that she could definitely sell the peach blossoms for money. She eagerly went back without taking Xie Yuntang with her.
Milksop wouldn’t be able to go without sleep for a night.
After she left, Xie Yuntang became depressed, staying in the attic reading and writing without making a sound.
Sister Taozi didn't want him to go with her now.
Mrs. Xie-Qin and Xie Qing looked at each other, and Xie Qing thought about it seriously. Then, he sat down beside Xie Yuntang and said, "Yuntang, Daddy and Mommy are going to help Taozi pick peach blossoms. Do you want to come along?"
Xie Yuntang's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Yes."
"Then change into thicker clothes." As soon as Xie Qing finished speaking, Xie Yuntang went downstairs, making "thump, thump, thump" sounds.
Mrs. Xie-Qin smiled. "Only the mention of Taozi works."
……
Su Tao had just headed out with the basket on her back when she saw Xie Qing and the others coming. She was stunned for a moment, but still called out obediently, "Uncle Xie, Auntie Xie, Brother Yuntang."
Xie Qing nodded and explained casually, "We have nothing to do at home, so I brought Yuntang to help you pick peach blossoms."
Su Fu waved his hands quickly, a little embarrassed. "Mr. Xie, no need, no need. We can pick them ourselves."
"It's okay. I’ve brought Yuntang here to exercise." Since Xie Qing said so, Su Fu didn't say anything else.
Originally, they had to walk in the dark, but with the lantern from the Xie family, it was much easier to walk.
Su Tao was afraid that Xie Yuntang would have a hard time walking, so she reached out and held his hand. She whispered, "Watch your feet. Why are you here? Work is not play; you’ll be tired later."
Sometimes she wished she could pry open Milksop’s head to see what he was thinking.
"I want to help you pick the peach blossoms." Xie Yuntang looked at their hands held together, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
He missed Sister Taozi as soon as she left.