Upon learning that he is a martial artist,
Wang Daming finally told him the location of the black market entrance.
However,
he still warned him that even as a martial artist, he should be cautious in the black market.
Moreover,
he revealed some news to him,
that the government office might be conscripting people.
The first ones to be affected would be hunters like him.
This was an opportunity for him,
equivalent to getting official provisions.
Nonetheless,
Chen Xuan merely nodded on the surface.
On the way home,
he was full of worries.
Thinking to himself, if the government office really started conscription, what could he do to avoid it.
Join the army?
Like hell he would!
Official provisions aren't that easy to stomach.
War means people die.
He really didn't want to go!
....
In the main hall,
Su Wanqiu and her sister were making new shoes.
Judging by the size, they were probably for Chen Xuan.
"Sister, do you think my needlework has improved?"
Su Yun placed the shoes in front of her, asking as if seeking praise.
Unexpectedly,
Su Wanqiu showed no reaction, as if she hadn't heard.
The little girl was curious and called out, "Sister...."
"Huh?"
Su Wanqiu then snapped back to reality, "What's up?"
"Sister, what were you just thinking about? I called you several times, and you didn't hear me!"
She thought her sister seemed a bit strange today.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Anyhow, it was unlike the usual days.
"Are you still mad?"
Thinking of this, Su Yun felt a bit guilty looking at her.
"No....."
Before she could finish, she saw Chen Xuan walking in from outside.
"Brother Xuan, look at the new shoes I made for you. How are they?"
Seeing Chen Xuan, Su Yun immediately ran over, waving the new shoes in front of him like a treasure.
"Ah, not bad, they look quite nice, keep it up!"
The shoes in front of him,
made Chen Xuan momentarily forget about the conscription issue, and after examining them, he encouraged the little girl as if coaxing a child.
"Hehe! Definitely, Brother Xuan's shoes and clothes will all be made by me from now on, they'll just get better and better."
Praised by Chen Xuan,
she was all smiles.
Seeing her smiling face, Chen Xuan also felt much better.
This little girl,
that's her best trait.
Her emotions are written all over her face.
Like a child,
so pure!
.....
Late at night,
Chen Xuan quietly went to the kitchen alone, looking at the prey he had caught recently.
After a careful inspection,
he sighed helplessly.
Only this White Tiger was worth any money, the rest were common things, not worth much.
He decided to go to the black market the next day.
Earlier in the day, Wang Daming had also hinted,
that indeed, the world seemed to be in chaos,
and at this time,
he had to quickly enhance his strength,
in order to better protect himself and the two women at home.
Just as he was about to return to his room with the kerosene lamp,
he saw Su Wanqiu standing at the door,
he was startled, his face changed color.
"Sister-in-law....you?"
"Come to my room, I have something to tell you!"
After speaking, she turned around and went into the room.
Ugh!
Going to sister-in-law's room again.
Such a familiar scene.
But he more or less knew what she wanted to say.
Thinking about it, it's good,
to make things clear so she wouldn't worry.
As soon as he entered Su Wanqiu's room, she immediately asked, "Are you going to the black market?"
"As expected!"
Chen Xuan thought to himself.
His sister-in-law really was a perceptive person.
Sometimes he really wanted to ask,
is Su Yun really her biological sister? How could their personalities be so different?
Nonetheless,
since she already asked, Chen Xuan, who was already prepared, slightly nodded his head.
Replied: "Yes!"
"Ah!"
Upon receiving a confirmed answer, Su Wanqiu sat there and let out a long sigh.
The two sat in silence,
creating an awkward atmosphere.
After a long pause, Su Wanqiu softly spoke, "Since you've made up your mind to go, there's nothing more your sister-in-law can say, just that there's one thing you must promise me!"
Hearing that she was in favor of going,
Chen Xuan quickly said, "Sister-in-law, tell me!"
"You must be cautious, before acting, think about Yun'er at home, do not act impulsively!"
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, you know I'm not a reckless person."
With that,
Su Wanqiu nodded, acknowledging he wasn't reckless, and continued to exhort, "Mind your own business, don't meddle in things you shouldn't, just pretend you didn't see anything. The black market is a mix of people, you never know."
"Also, take this!"
She said while taking out a jade pendant from under her pillow.
Caressing it lightly in her hands, though reluctant, she still came over and handed it to him.
"There's nothing more sister-in-law can help you with, this jade pendant is at least worth some money. When you get to the county, pawn it, and consider it a token from me."
This jade pendant is a family heirloom of the Su Family.
After their parents passed away, she's been keeping it.
Originally thought,
to give it to Su Yun after some time.
But,
seeing him glancing repeatedly at the kitchen tonight.
She knew the situation at home,
and that's what made her think of this jade pendant.
"Sister-in-law, this.....won't do! This is too precious, I remember it's a Su Family heirloom!"
Chen Xuan immediately recognized the jade pendant.
And had a particularly deep impression.
It was worn when she married his late brother.
At the time, Su Yun even mentioned,
this jade pendant had been passed down in the Su Family for hundreds of years.
Afterwards,
Chen Xuan had looked at it closely.
"Take it!"
Su Wanqiu's attitude was firm.
"As long as it can help you, that's enough. There's nothing precious about it, keeping it with me is just as a lifeless object, it's not edible, not useful!"
"Now go!"
She said, pushing him out, then shut the door.
Her whole body leaned against the door.
"I'm sorry, mom and dad!"
Murmuring softly.
Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, across her cheeks, dripping to the floor.
That jade pendant was a Su Family heirloom, how could she bear!
Outside the room,
Chen Xuan felt uncomfortable.
For his sake,
Su Wanqiu had even given up their only family heirloom.
This...how could he not be moved.
At that moment,
tightly clutching the jade pendant in his hand.
A door,
two people,
were both for a family!
.....
Early in the morning,
Su Wanqiu prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
Braised wild chicken, soup made from wild boar bones, and a stack of sorghum pancakes, probably around a dozen.
For a moment,
the fragrance filled the entire main hall.
"Wow, such a lavish spread. Is Brother Xuan going into the mountains today?"
Seeing the hearty breakfast with so many sorghum pancakes, Su Yun immediately asked Chen Xuan beside her.
Because,
normally, Su Wanqiu only prepares like this when he is headed to the mountains.
"Something like that."
Chen Xuan sat down and started having breakfast.
"Something like that?"
Su Yun looked puzzled, what does that mean?
"It's like this," after taking a bite of the pancake, he continued, "Today I'm going to town, to sell the White Tiger we have, and see if I can bring back some rice and flour."
"Town?"
The little girl's interest was piqued upon hearing that.
She hadn't been there yet.
So she moved closer to him with an expectant look, "Brother Xuan....can you take me with you?"