507 Crazily Buying Fish
“My leg, my leg hurts—”
In a daze, Zhou Zhi’s consciousness was a little blurry. His eyelashes fluttered. He seemed to have seen Su Xiaolu. He thought it was an illusion. Su Xiaolu’s figure was blurry, as if she would disappear at any moment.
His voice was very weak and hoarse. “Xiaolu, my leg hurts—”
Zhou Zhi sleep-talked intermittently. Hearing him cry out in pain, Doctor Wu and the rest became nervous.
They deeply understood how much pain Zhou Zhi could endure. All these years, no matter how serious his injury was, he had never cried out in pain.
When Su Xiaolu heard Zhou Zhi shout that his leg hurt, she did not delay and immediately took out a needle to inject Zhou Zhi.
He sealed Zhou Zhi’s pain so that he would not feel any pain.
But it was useless. Zhou Zhi could still feel the pain. His face was red and he looked very pitiful.
Su Xiaolu could only check Zhou Zhi’s legs.
When she saw Zhou Zhi’s leg, Su Xiaolu’s expression was solemn.
Doctor Wu was so shocked that he lost his voice. “This, this…”
He didn’t know how to describe his shock with words. Everyone gasped and was very quiet for a moment.
After all, Zhou Zhi’s legs were incomplete and his skin was blackish-purple. Hence, one could clearly see that tiny granule growing out. Was Zhou Zhi feeling pain because his legs were growing back?
Such a shocking matter was enough to overturn everyone’s understanding.
Su Xiaolu checked. It was indeed new.
“Hurry up and pass down the order. All the white fish caught will not be sold anymore. Send them all to the capital.”
Doctor Wu’s voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement. The white fish was popular because it had the effect of strengthening one’s body. It was known as the ginseng of the sea. However, if it had the effect of rejuvenating bones, it was no longer a simple and good medicine.
Jin Qi and the others immediately went down to pass down the order. Soon, only Su Xiaolu and Doctor Wu were left in the room.
“Miss Su, not many people know about this. Please keep it a secret.”
Doctor Wu said solemnly to Su Xiaolu. He knew that someone in Su Xiaolu’s family needed it, but this was an extraordinary time. If they could really make Zhou Zhi’s legs grow back, he would definitely have to put his master first.
Su Xiaolu nodded lightly. “I know. If there’s any left, I’m willing to buy it at a high price. When he doesn’t need it anymore and wants to sell it, please inform me first.”
Su Xiaolu quickly calmed down. Zhou Zhi had his own power and channels. Sooner or later, the effect of this fish would be known. At that time, who knew how much such a fish would be sold for?
However, she believed that the effect of this fish would be saturated after reaching a certain level.
What was certain was that this was really good stuff.
Doctor Wu nodded. “Alright, I will inform Master when he wakes up.”
Su Xiaolu nodded. She stood up and said to Doctor Wu, “There’s nothing wrong with his body. As long as his body temperature doesn’t get too high, he’ll be fine. He can be cooled down with ice water. There’s nothing else. I’ll take my leave first.”
With that, Su Xiaolu stood up and left.
Doctor Wu watched Su Xiaolu leave and sighed. He continued to sit by the bed and sighed at the unconscious Zhou Zhi.
Even though he could tell that Zhou Zhi liked Su Xiaolu and Zhou Zhi was willing to share it, this was different.
Su Xiaolu was a very good girl. She was a very smart girl. There was no need to say many things. She understood.
After Su Xiaolu left the Wisdom King’s Residence, she immediately bought two expensive white fish. These two were not big and cost 300 taels each.
This was also a rare item in the capital.
Unfortunately, the fish were dead.
Su Xiaolu could not buy from other channels, but there were several famous restaurants in the capital. Su Xiaolu went to all of them and informed them first. During this period of time, she bought all the fish at a high price.
The fish was good, but not many people could afford it.
Eating it every day was not a small sum. Su Xiaolu patted her chest in relief. Fortunately, her cooperation with Qin Shoucheng had benefited greatly. Otherwise, she would not have the money to buy it.
She knew that soon, the price of this white fish would double, and it would be even harder to buy.
But it didn’t matter. Before that happened, her family would probably be tired of eating it.
Su Xiaolu brought it home and asked Su Xiaoling to make it for her family.
During dinner, the first thing they ate was fish soup. Even the fish bones were fried until they were crispy.
“This fish is really delicious, but it’s too expensive.”
Madam Zhao sighed as she ate the fish soup.
Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “Mother, don’t worry about it. I have money. We can afford it. We’ll eat it every day in the future. Tomorrow, I’ll send a fish to my great-grandfather.”
Madam Zhao smiled and nodded. She said gently to Su Xiaolu, “I have money too. If you like it, buy it. I’ll give you more money later.”
Su Xiaolu had never asked for anything in her life. It was rare for her to ask for what she wanted. No matter how expensive the fish was, she only wanted to satisfy Su Xiaolu.
Wasn’t it just a few fish? Let her eat them. If she liked them, she could eat them every day. With so much money in her hands, she could eat them for a long time.
Su Xiaolu smiled sweetly and nodded. “Okay, thank you, mother.”
Madam Zhao smiled gently. She was afraid that Su Xiaolu didn’t have enough to eat, so she pushed her stewed cup in front of Su Xiaolu. “Xiaolu, come. Mother can’t eat so much. Eat more if you like.”
Su Xiaolu quickly waved her hand and said, “Mother, eat it yourself. I can’t eat so much. I still have to eat something else. I’ll buy more fish tomorrow. It won’t be fresh tomorrow.”
Su Xiaolu dispelled Madam Zhao’s thoughts.
As parents, Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang were very good. Once they liked anything too much, Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao would give it to the children first. Their sacrifices for the children were immeasurable.
But Su Xiaolu wanted everyone in the family to eat such good things.
“Okay.”
Madam Zhao smiled gently. She could tell that Su Xiaolu really liked it, so she did not say anything else.
After dinner, she called Su Xiaolu to her room and gave her a total of ten thousand taels.
“Take it and buy. If it’s not enough, I still have more.”
Madam Zhao gently ruffled Su Xiaolu’s hair.
Su Xiaolu hugged Madam Zhao’s waist and nodded.
Su Xiaolu returned to her room to sleep and found that Su Xiaoling was also giving her the money box.
“Xiaolu, I’ve been keeping it. How much do you want? Take it and use it.”
Over the years, Su Xiaoling had saved 100,000 taels of notes. Su Xiaoling had never touched so much money. It was rare to see Su Xiaolu want something. She knew that this fish was expensive, but since Su Xiaolu liked it, she was willing to buy it for her.
Su Xiaolu was touched and caught between laughter and tears. She pushed the box back and said, “Sister, mother gave me ten thousand taels. I’ll take yours when it’s not enough. Keep it well.”
This was a lot of money, but they were willing to dote on her. Su Xiaolu’s heart was very sweet. No matter how many years had passed and how the world had changed, this love made her feel warm. This was also why she wanted to protect this family.
