Chapter 13

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Xiaochun and Xiaoqiu jumped at her words.

Xiaoqiu knocked on Xiaochun’s head with a serious expression.

“What nonsense are you saying to her!”

Xiaochun realized that he had said something wrong and looked at the little girl in frustration.

“Second Brother was just spouting nonsense. We don’t have it tough at all. The shopkeeper is very good to us. We even ate noodles. They were delicious.”

The girl looked at him as if she did not believe him, but he persisted.

“Big Brother, let me go with you.”

It was rare for X] to be so serious. No matter what he said, she didn’t look like she was going to relent.

Xiaochun also stood on Xiaoqiu’s side, ignoring her request.

“Don’t even think about it. Just stay at home obediently. You’re not allowed to go out and run around. Don’t let our parents worry. We’ll bring you something delicious when we’re back.”

It was always difficult for Xiaoqiu to be so firm and ruthless to his younger sister. If he was not afraid that she would really follow them out, he would not have put on a straight face at her.

Seeing that persuasion was useless, Su Ling could only give up on this idea. She walked forward and pulled her brother’s arm, saying coquettishly, “I’m not going. I’ll listen to you and stay at home obediently. Brother, smile.”

Xiaoqiu finally relaxed when he heard her. He forced a smile.

Xiaochun could not help but mock, “Big Brother, your smile is uglier than crying.”

Xiaoqiu ignored him and squatted down to look at Su Ling.

“You’re our only sister. You don’t have to worry about our family. I’ll work hard to earn money and bring you delicious food every day.”

Xiaochun chimed in, “Second Brother will bring you delicious food too!”

The girl smiled and stretched out his arms for a hug.

Xiaoqiu picked her up and carried her around the yard.

Xiaochun was envious and moved closer to them.

“Big Brother, let me carry her.”

Xiaoqiu reluctantly placed her in his arms and reminded him.

“Hold on with both hands. Don’t let her fall.”

Xiaochun ignored him and ran quickly with Su Ling in her arms.

The night wind was a little cold. The Sus were located at the foot of the mountain, so it was cold at night.

Xu Fengqiao watched them play and walked over to remind them.

“It’s getting late. You’ve all washed yourselves, so go to bed early. You have work to do tomorrow.”

When Xiaochun heard this, he put the little girl down and watched her walk towards Xu Fengqiao.

Xu Fengqiao held her hand. “Girl, are you sleepy? Mother will bring you to wash your face before sleeping.”

The girl nodded and slumped forward. She looked like she was about to fall asleep.

Xu Fengqiao hurriedly washed her face, then placed her on the bed and covered her with the blanket before leaving.

The Su family had two rooms, one inside and one outside. The girl was sleeping with her brothers now.

However, seeing that Su Ling was slowly growing up, the couple thought that they should give her a separate room. Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to always squeeze in with their brothers.

Moreover, Xiaochun and Xiaoqiu were already at the age to get married. It wouldn’t do if this continued.

As she thought about it, she discussed with Su Changsheng at night. She planned to build two more huts before winter arrived.

Over the years, the Su family had been living much better. Xiaochun and Xiaoqiu’s salary had gone from 10 copper cash a day to 600 copper cash a month. It was already a good income.