Can the Old Su Family Stay Quiet

With the matter of the schoolteacher settled, a huge weight lifted from Su Li's heart. On her way back to the village, she stopped by the village chief's house to share the good news.

The village chief was so excited he didn't know what to say. He said to Su Li, "Ah Li, you really are... sigh! I don't even know what to say! You not only funded the school building but also took care of hiring the teacher. Truly a great merit."

Su Li smiled and said, "When it comes to helping my own people, I naturally have to be more attentive. By the way, tomorrow Zhang Mu and Wu Caiwei's son is having his full-month banquet. Village chief, don't forget to come!"

The village chief chuckled, "Definitely! Ah Li, you and Yuanbao have been married for quite a while now. Soon you'll have a little one, right?"

Su Li blushed, lowering her head shyly. Li Yanhao, waiting in the carriage, whispered through gritted teeth, "What baby?"

Opposite him, Lingdang rolled her eyes and kicked Li Yanhao, "What are you talking about!"

Li Yanhao, scared by Lingdang’s fierce glare, quickly ducked his head, "I didn’t say anything!"

"Hmph!" Lingdang seemed satisfied and helped Su Li into the carriage.

Today the house was lively and busy, all preparing for the little clown's full-month banquet.

Zhang Mu’s herbal medicine business was slowly picking up, and he even opened a branch in another town. This time, Zhang Mu paid for the full-month banquet, while Su Li’s family provided the manpower and venue.

Zhang Mu adored his son with Wu Caiwei and was generous with money. Chicken, duck, fish — nothing was spared. After all, the villagers usually lacked oil and fat in their diet and didn't like eating out-of-season vegetables; they loved meat.

Huge bowls of eggs, whole chickens, and bowls of live fish filled the yard outside the kitchen. Zhang Mu was sweating profusely as he busily directed the preparations. Seeing Su Li arrive, he smiled, "Ah Li, you’re back!"

"Wow, so many good things! Our little clown’s full-month banquet is truly the first-class one in the village!" Su Li smiled.

Zhang Mu laughed, "He’s my son! Haha, now that I’m making money, it’s to spend on family. Spending gives me motivation to earn more. Speaking of which, I have to thank Ah Li for advising me to buy the shop at Ten-Mile Slope. That’s how I saved my first pot of gold. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have such good days now!"

Su Li smiled and said, "Brother Zhang Mu, you’re being modest. It’s clearly your courage and business acumen that made it happen, not my credit! Your herbal medicine business is well-known for fair prices and excellent quality. Plus, you make friends easily, and your network keeps growing. Naturally, your business is booming!"

What Su Li said was no flattery. Zhang Mu’s herbal medicine business was thriving, with branches opening. In a few months, it might even expand to several cities.

Seeing her friend’s life getting better, Su Li was very happy and asked, "Brother Zhang Mu, have you sent out the invitations?"

"Yes, most of the villagers have received them," Zhang Mu said.

"Then, has the Su family sent theirs?" Su Li asked.

Zhang Mu shook his head and laughed, "I see the head of the old Su family is already stressed out. Remember when Su Meixiang caused trouble for my Caiwei? I still hold a grudge. If I were to send an invitation to the old Su family, in their dreams! I’m paying for the banquet, and the old Su family won’t get a single piece of meat!"

Su Li laughed heartily. Zhang Mu was straightforward. If the old Su family actually came, Su Li would be uncomfortable too. It was better if they didn’t come!

But the whole village received invitations except the old Su family. Could they be content with that?

Although the old Su family had been severely dealt with by the villagers before and had calmed down a lot, old habits die hard. With so much good food at the little clown’s full-month banquet, could the old Su family just let it go?