After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 60 Getting Up Early to Catch Fish by the River
Su Xiaoxiao was quite happy to see that Sanlang and the children really enjoyed the cold noodles.

Thinking that the cold noodles she made this time were quite delicious, Su Xiaoxiao thought that she should use this method in the future, and that many people would like to eat the cold noodles she made.

If she realized she couldn't make any money, she could start selling cold noodles to make a living.

It seems that people in this era have never eaten liangpi (cold skin noodles). Thinking about this is indeed a good way to survive.

When Sanlang saw that Su Xiaoxiao had put a lot of effort into cooking, he was naturally touched.

If only things could stay like this forever. Actually, he didn't ask for much. As long as Su Xiaoxiao was by his side, that was enough.

Sanlang was a little surprised to see that Su Xiaoxiao was always avoiding him.

Sanlang was unsure of Su Xiaoxiao's intentions until she brought him a bowl of chicken soup, which moved him even more.

"Xiaoxiao, you even brought me chicken soup, thank you so much."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't say anything. The two little ones wanted to drink the soup too, but Su Xiaoxiao wouldn't let them.

“Be good, this chicken soup is for Sanlang, he is injured.”

Da Bao obediently replied, "Okay, Mother, we won't disturb San Lang's meal."

Xiao Bao was disobedient; she kept trying to get close to Sanlang, seemingly very attached to him.

Da Bao quickly pulled her aside, "Sweetie, Xiao Bao, come here, brother will hold you to eat."

"I won't do it."

Xiao Bao was very reluctant to get out of Sanlang's arms, but still wanted to hug Sanlang without any hesitation.

"Sweetheart, Xiaobao, I know you like Sanlang. But he's recovering from his injuries right now, and you might hurt him if you do this."

After Su Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she saw that Sanlang looked completely unconcerned.

"It's alright, my injuries are nothing. Come here, Daddy will hold you, little treasure."

Xiao Bao happily crawled over to Sanlang, hugged his neck with her little hands, and pressed her face against his. It seemed that she really liked Sanlang.

At this moment, Da Bao and Su Xiaoxiao looked at each other, both feeling utterly helpless.

For some reason, Su Xiaoxiao actually became jealous of Sanlang.

It seems that Sanlang also likes Da Bao and Xiao Bao quite a bit.

Su Xiaoxiao stored the remaining chicken soup in an earthenware pot, intending to save it for Sanlang.

Su Xiaoxiao made the other two wild pheasants into preserved chicken, which can be stored for a longer period of time.

It's already the beginning of summer, and the weather is getting warmer and warmer. Many things are starting to spoil.

It's time to dig a cellar. Cellars are generally warm in winter and cool in summer. You can put the potatoes, cabbages, and other vegetables you grow in there, and they can be stored for more than a year.

Su Xiaoxiao started washing the oranges, preparing to make jam. Before that, she had to do one thing: find someone to customize the jam jars.

Sanlang offered to help Su Xiaoxiao wash the oranges, but Su Xiaoxiao refused outright.

He had no choice but to obediently lie down and rest.

As Su Xiaoxiao washed the oranges, she wondered whether she was truly happy with her current life.

Sometimes she felt it was both real and unreal; such a good life was actually quite a luxury for Su Xiaoxiao.

When she was an assassin, she spent her days fighting and killing, risking her life. She had never experienced any warmth or kindness in the world.

Now she feels surrounded by love, and she can give her heart and receive a lot of loving responses in return.

This kind of feeling deeply moved Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao still wanted to believe that it was enough to avoid hunger and cold in such times and to make her life more prosperous and happy. Su Xiaoxiao sat in the kitchen and started washing the oranges, not finishing until late at night.

She went back to her spot and found that Sanlang was already fast asleep, soundly.

Sanlang looked like a cute little boy when he was asleep. He seemed to be exhausted. Su Xiaoxiao touched her neck, moved slightly, and looked a little sleepy.

Su Xiaoxiao heard Da Bao shouting, "Fish, I want to eat fish."

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself that Da Bao really was a little glutton; she actually wanted to eat fish too.

But these days, if you want to eat something, you can just go and get it yourself.

Before dawn the next day, Su Xiaoxiao got up and went to the river to catch fish.

She knew the ropes well; it wasn't her first time trying to slack off.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, still a hazy gray, and she didn't see a single person when she left the village.

Even the dogs weren't up yet this early. Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself that she was really going all out to eat fish and satisfy the children's cravings.

There was no one in sight by the river at the moment, but she wasn't too bothered, since she wasn't afraid anyway.

I rolled up my sleeves and started catching fish. Because of the morning, even the fish were quite sluggish, making them easy to catch.

Su Xiaoxiao caught five or six big fish in one go, and she happily carried the basket home.

As soon as I got to my door, it was Grandma Wang from next door.

She probably just got up, and wandered around the yard, her eyes constantly glancing at Su Xiaoxiao's house.

Just then, I saw Su Xiaoxiao walking over with a basket containing several fish.

"Wow, Liu's young wife is so diligent. She got up before dawn to catch fish. She's really capable."

"Yes, the early bird catches the worm. Grandma Wang, aren't you up very early too? Are you going to catch worms?"

When Granny Wang heard this, she was so angry that her nose was crooked.

"What do you mean by catching insects and catching fish? I don't understand!"

Su Xiaoxiao didn't pay much attention to that. She heard Granny Wang cursing in the yard, but later her son Liu Zi'an came out of the house and said a few words to her, and then she stopped cursing in the yard.

Since Sanlang returned to Su Xiaoxiao's home, Liu Zian has rarely come out to speak to Su Xiaoxiao.

Sometimes when they bumped into each other in the courtyard, Liu Zian would simply greet her, no longer showing Su Xiaoxiao the same concern and care he had shown before.

Su Xiaoxiao packed two fish in a basket and took them to Aunt Wang's house.

Wang Da Niang's daughter-in-law is in her postpartum period; this fish soup must be very nourishing.

"Please accept it, Aunt Wang. I just caught this fish; it's very fresh."

When Su Xiaoxiao said this, Aunt Wang was deeply moved.

She said to Su Xiaoxiao, "Thank you. I'm so grateful to you these past few days. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so flustered."

Su Xiaoxiao put the fish down and left. "Don't worry, Aunt Wang, I'll help you."

When Su Xiaoxiao returned home, she saw Sanlang sitting in the house waiting for her.

There was another person, whom Su Xiaoxiao recognized as an old man with completely white hair and beard.

Su Xiaoxiao was taken aback and quickly asked Sanlang.

(End of this chapter)