Assassin Farmer

Chapter 71-75

Chapter 71: Tian Niu Does Not Want to Wed

On the twenty ninth afternoon of the twelfth lunar month, Tian Dabao made his way to their house through the half melted snow.

"Shifu, Shi Niang, my mother said that today we will go to the temple to offer sacrifices to our ancestors and you are invited to eat lunch with us after. Don't say otherwise, or else my head will suffer another hit." After delivering his mother's message, Tian Dabao rubbed Xiao Chun's head and went off with him to play in the northern yard.

Su Shuilian smiled and shook her head. Though many said this child's temper had matured a lot, she does not agree. Which thirteen year old child still acts as carefree and playful as him?

Looking down, she started to hum the only tune she knew. With a damp towel, Su Shuilian started to wipe down the porcelain flower pot before watering the plant in it with some tea that was left overnight. After that she made her way to the kitchen, meeting up with Lin Si Yao who had just picked some vegetables from the southern yard garden.

"A Yao, Aunt Tian wants us over for lunch today, they said it will be after they pay tribute to their ancestors." As Su Shuilian relayed the message, she helped Lin Si Yao as she took the large tub of the assorted cabbages and placed it in the corner of the kitchen counter. This much cabbage was enough for them to eat for two whole days.

"You do not have to go if you don't want to." It did not matter to him. Lin Si Yao walked towards the washbasin and filled a ladle full of water to wash his hands and face with.

"How can we do that?" When she heard Lin Si Yao's reaction, she looked over at him, "How about inviting them over for lunch today, after all it's not good to always eat at their place." However, looking at the table, it would only seat six people, and because of that, they had only commissioned six chairs to be made.

"How about waiting until spring. We can treat them to a meal at a restaurant." He had already planned this out. During her birthday, they will celebrate in a private room in Wu Qin Restaurant. He will also invite the Lao and Tian family as well as other people she is familiar with to celebrate. That was to be done during the noon, as for the evening, it belonged to him only.

"Ok." Su Shuilian nodded her head without any objections.

Ever since they had moved, and even when they had gotten married in Fan Hua Town, over half the villagers had come to give their help and blessings. Especially Lao and Tian House, they would always visit from time to time giving them helpful advice and pointers. If it weren't for these helpful neighbors, their house wouldn't have been so beautiful and prosperous.

So charitable and friendly... Su Shuilian could not help but smile.

Of course, there were people like Hua House, who only knew how to calculate and scheme; to never let any profit slide away from their fingers.

Fortunately, they were located in the most remote, southwest corner of town. Even their closest neighbors, Lao House and Wen House were 500 meters away. So for the poniang that were more difficult to deal with, which, even if they wanted to nit pick at them, it would take them roughly a half an hour to walk to their house to complain.

Su Shuilian secretly laughed. It was definitely a good idea to have bought this remotely located house. They were safe from the 'powerful' poniang that would otherwise make her feel uncomfortable.

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"Aiyo, don't make so much of a fuss anymore, just come with Dabao and eat a meal. No need to bring anything." Aunt Tian awkwardly said as she received the dried prawns from Su Shuilian.