Chapter 48: Big Spender


    Trantor: EndlessFantasy Trantion Editor: EndlessFantasy Trantion


    In the bustling train station, Gu Zi’s attention was predominantly fixated on Su Le, while a small fraction of her awareness remained on the items she had purchased.


    She knew she had to stay vignt, especially in a city rife with thieves during this era.


    She had just bought a sulent roast duck when she suddenly found herself the target of two individuals.


    Finally finding a moment of respite as they boarded the bus, Gu Zi leaned back in her seat.


    The middle-aged woman seated in front of them turned around, revealing a set of uneven teeth as she inquired, “Miss, are you heading to the countryside to visit your rtives?”


    The people in the city were really rich. They brought a multitude of gifts to their rural kin, even roast duck, of all things.


    However, she felt that the child in this woman’s arms looked exceedingly familiar.


    And then it clicked. “Isn’t this the child from Little Su’s family in Daqing Vige? Who are you?” the middle-aged woman asked inquisitively.


    The woman with crooked teeth scrutinized Gu Zi, recalling the stories she had heard in recent days.


    Rumors had it that Su Shen’s family had weed a city-dwelling wife, and thisdy before her was likely the one.


    She was as pretty as a flower.


    This bus was going to Daqing Vige. Gu Zi quickly understood that this auntie was from Su Shen’s hometown, and that was why she recognized Su Le. “I’m Gu Zi. I’m here to marry Mr. Su. I’m staying at his residence now.”


    Auntie Crooked Teeth nodded with a knowing smile. “That’s wonderful. You’re as beautiful and generous as they say. But I must have a word with you.”


    She gestured towards Gu Zi’s tworge bags of supplies and a concerned expression crossed her face. “Don’t take offense, dear, but you seem quite extravagant. The women in our vige are thrifty. Now that you’re a part of our vige, you should learn to be frugal.”


    The passengers in the bus had be intrigued and now had their eyes on the conversation.


    She was still so extravagant and wasteful. She was just trying to spend as much money as she could when she saw that Little Su could earn money.


    There was a heated discussion on the bus.


    Gu Zi maintained herposure and responded with a smile, “Auntie, you’ve misunderstood. I used the money from selling my job to purchase these items. You’re absolutely right; now that I’m married to Su Shen, I can’t continue my city job. So, I sold it.”


    Auntie Crooked Teeth found herself at a loss for words.


    Her intention had been to impart a valuable lesson to this neer to their vige, but she had inadvertently given Gu Zi a tform to shine.


    In this era, employment was highly regarded, and even the vigers coveted city jobs.


    “So that’s how it is. She sold her job for money. What a good wife.” “Su Shen is one lucky man.”


    “Little Su is a good man, that’s why he’s getting such good karma!”


    About an hourter, the bus arrived at Daqing Vige.


    Gu Zi gently lifted Su Le from the bus and bid Auntie Crooked Teeth farewell with a warm smile.


    What surprised her was that not only did the residents of the pig farm appreciate Su Shen, but the vigers of Daqing Vige and even those from neighboringmunities were also deeply grateful to him. The impact of his generosity seemed to have a wide-reaching radius, and it became clear that his pig farm was quite big.


    No wonder Su Shen was so generous.


    With this thought in mind, Gu Zi felt invigorated and headed home with Lele, humming a little tune along the way.


    Auntie Crooked Teeth, on the other hand, felt increasingly ufortable as she walked along the road. Whenever she encountered acquaintances, she would pull them aside to share a few words.


    “Su Shen’s woman certainly knows how to spend money. I was just giving her some friendly advice to be more frugal in the future. After all, it’s Su Shen’s hard-earned money. But you won’t believe what she said!”


    The other women leaned in to listen attentively.


    “She lied and told me she used the money she earned from selling her job. I find that hard to believe. If she truly had a job in the city, why would she marry into our vige?”


    “I heard that Su Shen’s wife is from the city. Having a job isn’t unusual.” “Exactly. How do you know she’s lying?” someone chimed in.


    Auntie Crooked Teeth turned her head and responded with a hint of irritation, “She must be lying. I don’t have time to argue with you. I’m going to find Chu


    In this vige, only Chu Xi had a friendly rapport with her.


    She bid farewell to the others and made her way to Chu Xi’s house.


    “Chu Xi,e out quickly. I have some big news to share.”


    Chu Xi was in the middle of enjoying a dish of braised pork when she heard themotion outside. She hurriedly instructed Chu Tian to hide the food and stepped out.


    “Hello! What brings you to visit me today?” Chu Xi inquired.


    Auntie Crooked Teeth sighed. She caught a whiff of the mouthwatering aroma of the food inside and peeked into the house.


    Chu Xi promptly pulled her out. Auntie Crooked Teeth stopped sneaking a nce inside and pulled Chu Xi aside, speaking in a hushed and mysterious tone, “Chu Xi, you must talk to Su Shen. We can’t have a woman like Gu Zi who spends money recklessly leeching off him.”


    Chu Xi’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this. She had been worried about not being able to find fault with Gu Zi.


    “Hurry up and tell me what happened,” she urged eagerly..