Chapter 52 - Wealth Moves One’s Heart
Chapter 52: Wealth Moves One’s Heart
Although they did not open the door, Madam Wang did not leave immediately.
She was anxious. That was a huge tiger. It was worth hundreds of taels.
“This unfilial son, this unfilial son!”
Madam Wang stomped her feet in anger. Even Old Master Su’s expression darkened.
Su Dalang and Su Erlang wanted to climb the wall. Their eyes were also filled with greed. Why was the Third Brother’s family so lucky? When they entered the mountains, they always caught wild pheasants or hares. Now, they even caught a huge tiger.
The entire village knew that Zhou Anding and his son had been bitten by a tiger a few days ago. They had never gained anything from hunting for their entire lives, but Su Sanlang had managed to bring down a tiger.
A few hundred taels at once. How could they not be jealous?
However, Old Wu had built the wall so high that they could not see inside even if they stood on tiptoe.
“Father, Mother, Third Brother is angry with us, so he refuses to see us.”
Madam Li rolled her eyes and criticized Madam Wang and Old Master Su.
Madam Zhou was also quick-witted. She immediately shouted at the door, “Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, open the door. Let me take care of you. We’re all family, after all, we’re still blood relatives.”
No one had expected Su Sanlang to be able to bring a tiger back. Faced with such wealth, they could not sit still. After thinking about it last night, they had to bring Su Sanlang’s family back.
So, the family came early in the morning.
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With this tiger, their family’s lives would soar. They could go to town to buy a house and start a business. If they lived a good life, they wouldn’t have to suffer as farmers like this and the children could also study.
At this moment, it didn’t matter how they did it. They just had to carry the tiger away.
However, Su Sanlang’s family was clearly inside, but they refused to open the door.
Madam Li and Madam Zhou persuaded them earnestly.
Madam Wang cursed and threatened.
She had already said all sorts of nasty things.
Meanwhile, Madam Li and Madam Zhou tried to smooth things over for Madam Wang, saying that Madam Wang had a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
Old Master Su did not say a word. When he felt that the rest had said enough, Old Master Su said, “Sanlang, at the end of the day, we’re all family. You’re also injured, and it takes time to recuperate. Father is willing to let you come home. After we sell the tiger, we’ll buy wives for Chong and Hua in a few years. When the time comes, they’ll just have a few children. At the end of the day, they’re not very bright. They’ll always need the help of their cousins. You have to understand this.”
Old Master Su felt that since he had said so much, Su Sanlang should be able to understand. Now, he was just waiting for Su Sanlang to open the door.
Inside, Su Sanlang and his family were sitting on the bed.
Madam Zhao could not help but cry again. There were too many worries and fears in her heart.
Her thoughts were complete. In the end, she only silently asked the heavens why her life was so difficult.
Su Sanlang clenched his hands, shaking.
Su Chong and Su Hua looked helpless. They looked at their father and then at their mother, not knowing what to do.
Su Sanmei also cried. She reached out and pulled Madam Zhao, saying softly, “Mother, I’m afraid.”
Madam Zhao came back to her senses. She wiped her tears and reached out to hold Su Sanlang’s hand. “Sanlang, what do you think we should do?”
Su Sanlang looked at Madam Zhao. Madam Zhao had tears in her eyes, but her trust in him had never wavered. Even if he were to go back now, Madam Zhao would still follow him.
Su Sanlang reached out to wipe away Madam Zhao’s tears and said, “Darling, we have nothing to do with their family anymore. Let them shout. If they really want to barge in, just say that the tiger has been sold to Doctor Wu. No matter what, no one is worthy of a share.”
Madam Zhao had exchanged her life for this tiger. Her family had exchanged their lives for it.
He would never allow anyone to take it away. No one.
However, when he thought of the family outside the house, no matter how he said it, his heart still ached.
This pain would follow them for the rest of his life, and he would never forget it. After all, they had given birth to him. He called them father and mother for thirty years.
“Okay, whatever you say.”
Madam Zhao lowered her eyes and replied softly.
“After we sell the tiger, we’ll buy land and build a house. We’ll also buy some fields and go to town to treat Chong and Hua.”
Su Sanlang gently held Madam Zhao. His left eye was gone, and the wound was still hurting. Madam Zhao’s left hand was gone, and the wounds on Su Chong and Su Hua’s body were so deep. All these injuries were indelible. He could not turn back.
“Okay.”
Madam Zhao nodded in response.
As for the family outside the house, no matter how much they shouted, the door would not open.
“Father, Mother, Third Brother is determined not to open the door. What should we do?”
Su Dalang frowned and looked unhappy. He was very unhappy that Su Saburo refused to open the door.
Then he thought of the big tiger. He wanted to kick the door down.
“Father, Mother, I think Third Brother is determined to sever ties with us. If you ask me, don’t waste your breath on him. Just break down the door and snatch it. No matter what, he owes Father and Mother a favor. It’s only right for him to use this tiger to repay you.”
Su Erlang said fiercely. Since Su Sanlang refused to do it the easy way, don’t blame them for being rude.
Old Master Su looked at the closed door with a fierce glint in his eyes. He exhaled and said, “Second Brother is right. Kick the door down.”
“Sure thing.”
As soon as he said that, Su Erlang and Su Dalang immediately started kicking the door.
Last night, news of Su Sanlang killing a tiger spread throughout the village. Today, Old Master Su brought a large family over and the villagers watched.
Therefore, many nosy people came to watch as well.
There was also a lot of discussion about Su Dalang and Su Erlang banging on the door.
Some people said that Old Master Su was too vicious. He chased his third son away when he was useless, and only wanted to take him back when he became useful.
Some people also said that Su Sanlang was too heartless and really hated his parents. It must have been Madam Zhao who instigated it, and that Madam Zhao should be divorced.
Some people began to think about their relationship with Old Master Su’s family and wondered if they could get a piece of tiger meat to eat after Old Master Su’s family snatched the tiger.
The sound of the door being kicked made Su Sanlang’s family jump.
Su Sanlang was hurt, but he was also bitterly disappointed. Hearing the door being kicked open, he said, “Darling, go get a knife.”
Su Chong and Su Hua were so frightened that they did not know what to do. Su Sanlang stroked their hair and said, “Chong, Hua, don’t be afraid. Come with Father to protect our home, just like when we fought the tiger.”
Su Chong and Su Hua did not think much. They would only listen to instructions. After listening to Su Sanlang, there was an extraordinary determination in their eyes.
They went to the yard and got the big club.
Even Su Sanmei went to get a club. Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang held sickles. The family was ready.
Su Xiaolu could only lie in bed and pray that Old Wu would come back soon. They had to get through this crisis quickly.