Xu Shuqing was known far and wide as a handsome young man, with striking features, glossy black hair, and dark eyes. Unfortunately, he was born into the Xu family, so poor they could barely afford food.
When his black-hearted second uncle came crying to borrow grain, he planned to sell Xu Shuqing to a wealthy man in town as a servant.
Everyone knew the wealthy man was fond of young men and had a cruel streak. He had even caused deaths. If Xu Shuqing went with him, he would almost certainly meet a tragic end.
But the money would let his pregnant sister-in-law buy chicken and duck to regain her strength, and give his growing younger siblings meat to eat for a while. So Xu Shuqing steeled himself and told his father he was willing.
Just then, the courtyard gate swung open. A man who was an excellent hunter and had made a fortune came in carrying a wild boar. "If you're really going to sell Third Brother, you might as well sell him to me."
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Tuoba Zhen was a hunter Xu Shuqing had met while hunting deep in the mountains.
Back then, Xu Shuqing had broken his leg and thought he was going to die out there. Then Tuoba Zhen appeared.
Tuoba Zhen was tall and powerfully built, his muscles knotted and a vicious scar running across his face.
The murderous aura about him made Xu Shuqing's heart turn cold. He nearly thought that if the wolves didn't kill him, this man would.
But Tuoba Zhen did nothing to him. Instead, he hunted rabbits and pheasants for him, then carried him home.
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Somehow, Xu Shuqing ended up marrying Tuoba Zhen, and the two settled into a quiet life in the mountains.
They often went down the mountain to visit home. His sister-in-law, little niece, and younger siblings were now rosy-cheeked and well-fed, and even his always-grasping second uncle had started bringing money and meat to pay them back!
In spring, the two went into the mountains to chop wood. In summer, they caught fish in the river. In autumn, they ate chicken stewed with chestnuts. In winter, they stir-fried dried cured meat with winter bamboo shoots and ate it with rice.
The yard was full of chickens and ducks, and fluffy white rabbits lived in the cages.
They sat in the courtyard, fragrant with locust blossoms, eating rice with cured meat and discussing next year's harvest.
[Reading Guide]
- A sweet, slice-of-life farming story with no angst.
- No golden finger, no court intrigue, and no children. Just everyday family life and farming.
- The plot has no major twists or turns. It's a warm story about daily meals and domestic life.
Theme: Work hard for your family.
Father Xu has seen this kind of thing in real life. Both his brothers really had to die before he could stop. His wife was vomiting endlessly, but she ignored the brother who was a good person and a good father... It was hard to imagine how big a deal it would have taken for the second brother to pay back the money. It felt like he was embarrassed to extort money to save his life. In the beginning, if Saburo really sold himself to him, the second brother would definitely have the nerve to borrow the money for selling himself and not pay it back. How hurt would it be for the boss and his family to be so sentimental...
No one can cure this scoundrel, he's so shameless
Is your wife okay? I haven't updated for a long time.
. It really has to be beaten to be effective. These grown-up sons still have to suffer.
The younger brother is a biological brother, but the children are not biological, right? I can't figure it out from beginning to end. If it weren't for my wife's ability, this family would have been unable to open the door to so many children.
It's great to have updated again www Hey, although Tuoba is a good person and a good uncle, but when you think about this Ermazi, you can't get enough of what he deserves. He still wants to help, and he still wants to help, and he even uses his own children to criticize him... When he comes to celebrate the New Year, he comes to answer others, and his wife and children are all wronged...
Oh my god, this father is too confused. He didn't break up the relationship with a younger brother who wanted to sell his son, and he still felt sorry for his younger brother! In fact, there is such a man in reality. He doesn't want to be a good husband or father, he just wants to be a good big brother.
Update soon. Woohoo.
Ordinary life, steady flow of water, down-to-earth happiness [Comparison]
Very good, finally got a good beating.