Chapter 2443: Extra - The Continuing Stories of the Fang and Xu Families (Patreon)

Chapter 2443: Extra - The Continuing Stories of the Fang and Xu Families



As Ma Lu helped Qi Lie with his work, the Fang family knew that he was risking his life for his future, so they couldn't rely solely on him to support them while they idled away.


Both Aunt and uncle Fang felt they were still young. After they arrived in the capital, they found that the cost of living here was high. Even though Ma Lu did excellent work and was frequently rewarded, their family's expenses were still a source of concern.


Uncle Fang used to be a hunter when he lived in the village, and hunting in the mountains was relatively easy. However, living in the capital, hunting was no longer an option. After much thought, the Fang family decided to open a small stall to make a living.


Aunt Fang had previously worked as a cook in the Zhao family with her decent cooking skills when she was in Zhengdao Village.


Starting a stall was relatively straightforward, and the couple worked enthusiastically, throwing themselves into it with great fervor.


Madam Yao didn't know Aunt Fang initially. It was only one time when she took her grandson, Mu Mu, past their stall and saw that Aunt Fang was selling a southwestern dish. She stopped to taste it.


Fang Xiyue happened to bring her child over as well, and Mu Mu, upon seeing another child, naturally became excited. The two children had so much fun that they didn't want to leave. Madam Yao then started chatting with Fang Xiyue.


In the course of their conversation, they discovered that they were both from the southwest and had excellent relations with Shu Yu.


Afterward, Madam Yao would occasionally visit the stall with Mu Mu and help Aunt Fang with her business. Although they had experienced much hardship during their exile to the southwest in the early years, looking back, they realized they had many memories.


Thus, Madam Yao and Aunt Fang never ran out of topics to discuss.


Later, when Yao Bo's family of three left, Madam Yao's side became quieter. She spent more time at the stall and occasionally helped Fang Xiyue with her child. During busy times at the stall, she would assist Aunt Fang with her work.


Speaking of the Fang family, Madam Yao couldn't help but think of another family.


"And the Xu family, you know them too, right?"


Shu Yu nodded. "Aunt, you know them as well?"


Madam Yao smiled. "I've met them a few times, but their home is far away. Xu's son works at the Ministry of Justice, which is in another direction. They've rented a house nearby. It's mainly because Madam Xu doesn't like to go out. She only has a good relationship with your Aunt Fang and visits during holidays. I heard that even the matchmakers who wanted to arrange a marriage for Xu Zhensheng have gone to their home several times. The door was always closed, and they thought no one was inside, not knowing that Madam Xu was at home."


"Matchmakers for Xu Zhensheng?" Shu Yu calculated that Xu Zhensheng seemed to be about nineteen years old.


"Yes, the Xu family is doing well now. Their son, Xu Zhensheng, looks good and has a good job. Many people have approached them for marriage proposals."


Indeed, the Xu family was doing well. Not only was Xu Zhensheng in a good position, but Xu Dali also worked at Shu Yu's store.


Both the Fang family and the Xu family were brought back to the capital by the Lu Ji caravan. The caravan headed straight to Lu Ji's store. Therefore, shopkeeper Yun at the shop, had met both families and knew Xu Dali.


Afterward, when the shop in the capital's business continued to grow, shopkeeper Yun opened another branch at a different location. Xu Dali hesitated but eventually tried his hand at it. He had lost one of his hands, which meant he might not be suitable as a shop assistant, but he was literate and capable of serving as an accountant.


He had been in charge of bookkeeping in the village before, and after taking over Shu Yu's accounts, he upgraded the original forms, making the financial records more clear and understandable at a glance.