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

Chapter 79 Da Bao gets bullied by Liu Da Tou again

Su Xiaoxiao raised wages for Sun Shi and the girls she had hired, and everyone worked even harder to help Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao asked Sun to take the jam she produced to the market to sell, and said that she would give them a base salary plus commission.

The commission was 20 coins for every 50 catties of jam sold. In this way, Sun could earn nearly 50 coins a day.

It's more than what a young or middle-aged laborer earns in a month working outside.

Sun was very busy and Su Xiaoxiao was very relieved.

That day, Xiao Bao came running back from outside, crying. He said he went to the river to catch fish, but he didn't catch any and was beaten up by Liu Da Nao, the village thug.

Su Xiaoxiao was furious when she heard this. Although they were now rich and could buy fish whenever they wanted, the child still liked to go to the river to catch fish.

This was part of the fun, so Su Xiaoxiao quickly asked, "Did you go alone? Where's Dabao?"

Xiao Bao pointed to the riverbank and shouted, "My brother has been caught by Liu Datou and is now tied to a tree. Liu Datou has run away."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao was furious. She had been so busy with her career lately that she had completely forgotten about Liu Datou, this troublemaker. She had taught him a lesson last time, and now he dared to come and provoke them again. He must have a death wish.

Su Xiaoxiao said to Sanlang, "You stay home and watch over Xiaobao, I'm going to rescue Dabao."

Upon hearing this, Saburo asked anxiously, "Should I go with you?"

Su Xiaoxiao glanced at him and said, "No need. If you go, you'll only cause me trouble."

Sanlang was genuinely disappointed by Su Xiaoxiao's words. He had originally wanted to go along to see if it would work, but Su Xiaoxiao didn't seem to think much of him at all. Did he look that weak? After all, he was the one who saved Su Xiaoxiao from danger last time, so how could she now say that he would be a burden if he went?

Su Xiaoxiao was completely baffled, and her face turned ashen. She grabbed her bow and arrows and harpoon and went out. When she arrived at the riverbank, she saw Da Bao tied to a big tree, his little face pale with tension.

Su Xiaoxiao rushed over immediately. "Dabao, are you alright?"

When Da Bao saw Su Xiaoxiao come to his rescue, he finally felt relieved and started crying.

The main reason he was able to relax like this was because he saw his family. For Da Bao, it was quite a happy thing to see Su Xiaoxiao come to rescue him.

After untying the ropes binding him, Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Did Liu Datou tie you to the tree? Did he do anything else to you?"

"No. He just tied me to the tree, and that's all."

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes were red; she was preparing to go and settle accounts with Liu Datou.

"No, Mother, don't go over there. When will this cycle of revenge end? I just want to eat fish. Mother, you've already come over with a harpoon, so please help me catch a few fish to take home!"

Da Bao is really very sensible. Seeing how sensible Da Bao is, Su Xiaoxiao actually started to soften her heart.

"Forget it, we can get revenge anytime. Let's help Da Bao catch fish for now."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and said to Dabao, "Okay, Mom will catch fish for you to eat. I'll make sure you get as much as you want today."

After saying that, Su Xiaoxiao picked up a harpoon and headed towards the river.

Soon, Su Xiaoxiao had caught a large basin of fish. Looking at the basin of fish, she suddenly thought of how to comfort Dabao. "Today, Mom will make you a different kind of fish dish."

Da Bao thought that if he caught fish, he could make fish soup or grilled fish like last time, but that wasn't the case. Su Xiaoxiao thought of a different way to cook the fish this time, and she decided to show off her skills here. "Da Bao, aren't you happy looking at these fish?"

Da Bao nodded and said, "Mom, I'm so happy."

"Okay, then I'll use these fish to make fish balls for you."

What are fish balls?

Da Bao looked at the little fish swimming around in the basin, his big eyes wide with confusion, and asked Su Xiaoxiao.

"Yes, it's fish balls. You've probably never had them before, but they're similar to the balls you've had before, except they're made with fish."

After listening, Da Bao thoughtfully said to Su Xiaoxiao, "Hmm, I want to help my mother."

"Okay, I'll make fish balls with Da Bao today."

Su Xiaoxiao felt that she had been so busy with the jam business lately that she had started to neglect Dabao and Xiaobao.

Su Xiaoxiao felt that she was not caring enough for them, and she felt very guilty about it.

Making money in the business can be put aside, but the precious time spent with the children should not be forgotten.

This is the most important thing. Now Su Xiaoxiao has decided that she should pay more attention to the growth of her two children.

Su Xiaoxiao took Dabao home with her. Dabao still had tear stains on his face. Su Xiaoxiao asked Sanlang to take Dabao to wash his face.

First, she scraped off all the fish scales, then removed the inner lining and other unnecessary parts. After washing it clean, Su Xiaoxiao removed the fish bones, skin, and other parts, and finally pulled out the small bones from the fish.

Su Xiaoxiao was very careful when she did these things, and dared not be careless at all.

When Da Bao returned, Su Xiaoxiao asked him to peel some scallions for her. Su Xiaoxiao saw that Da Bao was as happy as a little monkey when he heard that there was something to do.

That's how kids are; they feel happiest when they feel they can help.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Da Bao with starry eyes, appearing very curious.

Xiao Bao wanted to come and help at this time, but Sanlang quickly picked him up and took him away, afraid that he would cause trouble by following Su Xiaoxiao.

After Su Xiaoxiao chopped the scallions and ginger, she soaked them in warm water in a bowl.

She then began her important task: first, she chopped all the fish meat into small pieces, then she cut it into a paste.

Su Xiaoxiao then entrusted this important task to Sanlang, asking him to do it for her.

When Sanlang saw that he could also come and help Su Xiaoxiao with some things, he was very happy.

So he picked up a knife and started chopping all the fish meat into small pieces for Su Xiaoxiao.

Watching from the side, Su Xiaoxiao thought that Sanlang was really considerate. He was afraid that she would suffer, so he helped her. Moreover, he worked very hard when chopping the fish, and he was sweating profusely. Su Xiaoxiao felt a little sorry for him.

(End of this chapter)