Chapter 27 A Glimmer Of Hope
Chapter 27 A Glimmer Of Hope
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After tending to the land, Song Zhenyu returned home, indulging in the rare luxury of a day’s rest.
Zhang Yingyue’s health had recovered, and Song Zhenyu had been getting more catches. Some he kept to nurture, while others he slaughtered to feed his family
With the addition of meat, the family’s complexion visibly improved quickly.
The children were no longer thin and frail, and their complexions had also lost their sallow hue.
Song Ruying took Song Tianheng and Song Tianqi out to catch bugs, while Song Zhenyu went inside to chat with Zhang Yingyue.
Once Zhang Yingyue saw him sit down, she brought out the clothes she had prepared. “Zhenyu, I’ve finished making the clothes. You’re going to town tomorrow. Why don’t you try them on and see how they fit?”
Zhang Yingyue’s stitching was meticulous, making the quality of the clothes apparent at first glance. With the leftover fabric, she had even made a shirt for him. It fitted him perfectly.
Song Zhenyu smiled as he said, “It suits me perfectly. You’ve worked hard, Zhenyu.”
Zhang Yingyue waved her hand. “Not at all. It is you who have truly suffered during this period.”
Song Zhenyu disagreed and felt a sweetness in his heart
“Yingyue, once I’ve sold these items. I’ll buy some grains and seeds to keep at home. We’ll plant the seeds/ and that way, we won’t have to worry about the winter.
The household had a total of thirteen wild rabbits that could be sold. There were also eight wild chickens and six turtledoves. All of these were the fruits of his labor from that period. After a quick calculation, he knew he could fetch a decent sum of money.
The grain supply at home was not sufficient, so some had to be purchased and stored. That way, Zhang Yingyue wouldn’t have to worry anymore.
Song Zhenyu had everything planned out, which put Zhang Yingyue at ease. She nodded. “All right, your arrangements are good. We’ll go with that.”
With a newfound hope for the future, the couple exchanged a glance and shared a laugh.
At that moment, there was no need for more words. Warmth resided in their hearts.
Song Zhenyu gazed at Song Shuying, who was resting on the bed. The more he looked, the more he adored her. The nearly one–month–old girl was fair and soft. Her lively eyes could melt one’s heart just by looking at them.
“Shuying, look at me. Look at your daddy.” Song Zhenyu teased Song Shuying.
Song Shuying was extremely gracious. She smiled and even let out cheerful sounds of delight.
She was almost a month old, yet she hadn’t heard her parents discuss a nickname for her. They would
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always just call her Shuying, leaving her somewhat distressed.
Speaking of which, she had never heard her parents call Song Ruying by her nickname. They always referred to her as Ruying.
Moreover, her brothers would always be referred to as Tianheng and Tianqi.
The thought that a girl might not have a nickname left Song Shuying feeling somewhat melancholic.
Song Zhenyu was teasing Song Shuying when Zhang Yingyue instructed him to lie down so she could give him a shoulder massage.
Song Zhenyu had comfortably drifted off to sleep, and Song Shuying had obediently quieted down. Zhang Yingyue gently patted Song Shuying and whispered, “Shuying, sleep with your father. Be good and don’t disturb him, all right? Your father is very tired.”
Her gaze toward Song Zhenyu was filled with nothing but love.
Of course, Song Shuying was very well–behaved. Her daily routine consisted of eating, drinking, and sleeping-
When Song Zhenyu woke up, it was already the afternoon. He rubbed his head and said, “Why didn’t. anyone wake me up?”
He had slept for two whole hours, a delay to his affairs.
With a gentle smile, Zhang Yingyue said, “You didn’t sleep for long.”
Song Zhenyu knew she cared deeply for him, so he didn’t say much. He simply got up and left.
Song Ruying, along with her brothers, were playing with stones in the yard, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Upon seeing Song Zhenyu emerge, Song Ruying immediately stood up and exclaimed, “Dad, you’re
awake.”
Song Zhenyu looked at her obedient demeanor, gently caressing her hair as he spoke. “It’s fine. Go play with your brothers. It’s still early. I’ll take care of preparing the meal.”
As Song Zhenyu spoke, he headed over to the chicken coop to check on the two chickens. The rooster was full of vigor, its comb a vibrant red and twice the size of before. Upon seeing Song Zhenyar, it began to cluck in greeting.
Meanwhile, the hen was perched in its nest, vigilantly observing every move of Song Zhenyu.
Song Zhenyu chuckled. He hadn’t collected eggs for a while, and there were eleven in the chicken nest, The eggs were large, making the nest look abundantly fall.
It wouldn’t be long before the hen started hatching chicks.”
Song Zhenyu took another look at the animals. They were all alive and well, full of vitality.
The first three rabbits that were caught had even gotten fatter.
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The gray rabbit that had given birth had a litter of eight bunnies in total. Five of them were gray, two were a mix of Kray and black, and one was white. They looked incredibly adorable with their fluffy fur. Inside the cage, there was still plenty of uncaten fresh grass.
After taking a look around, Song Zhenyu then began to clean the pots and dishes in preparation for cooking
As dusk fell, Song Zhenyu called for his three children to wash their hands and have their meal.
The meal wasn’t lavish, yet the children savored it as they always did.
After they finished their meal, Song Zhenyu urged them to freshen up and get some sleep. He had to head to Yangjiao Town the next day, so he needed to turn ingarly.
On the twentieth of August, Song Zhenyu rose before down to cook. He kept the food warm in the pot, then packed the game he’d caught into a hemp sack.
Before he left, he stepped into the room and said to Zhang Yingyue, “Yingyue, I’m leaving now. If there’s anything you need, just ask our three children to help you.”
Zhang Yingyue nodded. “Be careful on your journey.”
At the right moment, Song Shuying made a noise as if to offer her father a heartfelt blessing
Song Zhenyu felt a warm sensation in his heart. “Be good, Shuying,” he said before leaving.
The sack, nearly fifty kilograms, was the future of his family.
Song Zhenyu always remembered what Shen Rong had told him. Thus, he headed straight for the Shen residence after paying the town entrance fee.
He wasn’t sure how much game the Shen family was capable of buying, but he knew one thing for sure. He would sell as much as they were willing to buy..
Arriving at the back door that Shen Rong had previously brought him to, Song Zhenyu raised his hand to knock. The door was opened by a young servant who, after glancing at Song Zhenyu, asked, “Who are you. looking for?”
Song Zhenyu revealed a gentle smile and said, “I’m here to sell my catch. I’ve been here before. Could you please inform Mr. Shen I’ve arrived? Last time, he complimented the quality of my game and mentioned that I should come to the Shen residence first the next time I have some,”
Upon hearing that, the young man responded, “All right, just hang on for a bit. I’ll head over to the kitchen
and let them know.”
Song Zhenyu nodded with a smile. “All right then.”
He didn’t have to wait long before the servant brought someone out.
The newcomer held a knife, his hand stained with blood. Song Zhenyu instantly recognized him as Hao. the man mentioned by Shen Rong last time. However, Shen Rong was not present. Perhaps he was not in
the mansion.
Song Zhenyu chuckled and said, “Mr. Hao, do you still remember me? I’ve previously brought you wild
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rabbits, pheasants, and some wild chestnuts.”
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Shen Hao vaguely recalled who Song Zhenyu was. He glanced at the basket on Song Zhenyu’s back. “Did you bring a lot this time?”
Song Zhenyu nodded. “Tve caught a few recently. I didn’t visit the town because I was busy with tilling soil at home, so I brought them all today. They’re all alive and quite lively.”
Shen Hao spoke calmly. “You can come in, but let me make it clear first. Mr. Shen has just bought some catch today, so he might not want mich from you. He’ll have to check out the goods first before continuing
Upon hearing that. Song Zhenyu didn’t lose heart. He replied with a smile, “No problemn.”
The last time he had sold everything in one go was due to sheer luck. With how many catches he brought at that time, he doubted they would all be bought.
