Chapter 221: Su Yaozu
Although she was supposed to be the guide, in reality, there were many places Su Zhaozhao had never been to either.
But that was fine; she was just taking Xie Huaizheng for a random walk anyway.
However, as they walked on, she suddenly felt some memories surfacing in her mind.
It was a map of Jiang City!
She had to admit, Jiang City was very similar to the cities in her real world.
That’s why she had been able to blend in so quickly. The food, the local customs, and even the dialect spoken in Jiang City were all quite similar to what she knew from her real life.
The only difference was that this was the 1980s, so the environment here was simpler and more rustic.
But many of the cultural attractions were still relatively new, which made exploring them fun.
Su Zhaozhao held Xie Huaizheng’s hand, walking, playing, and snacking as they went.
Jiang City was a big city, and the tourist spots were quite crowded.
There were more and more vendors around.
Among them were stalls selling grilled sausages.
Su Zhaozhao had never tried a grilled sausage from this era, but the aroma was already incredibly fragrant!
Su Zhaozhao pulled Xie Huaizheng over to a stall and ordered one.
After one bite, she immediately found it wasn’t very good. Although it had the texture of a starch sausage, the cooking technique was lacking. It wasn’t grilled to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Plus, the seasoning wasn’t spicy enough.
Su Zhaozhao handed the sausage directly to Xie Huaizheng. "You can have it."
Xie Huaizheng wasn’t a picky eater. He could eat compressed biscuits, so what was this?
Except for apples.
He finished it in one go.
Meanwhile, Su Zhaozhao looked at the bustling stalls and thought, ’If I ever get bored in the future, setting up a stall in a tourist area to sell grilled sausages wouldn’t be a bad idea.’
’Conveniently, I have plenty of them in my space.’
’And with my cooking skills, they would definitely be delicious!’
Su Zhaozhao suddenly realized she had so many ways to make money.
However, if she went to West State, she probably wouldn’t have as many opportunities.
But being a teacher at the military district’s elementary school would provide a stable income.
They continued walking and, before they knew it, arrived at a park—the People’s Park in the city center.
A faint memory suddenly sparked in Su Zhaozhao’s mind. Her mother had brought her here to play when she was a child.
She hadn’t expected that after so many years, the place had barely changed.
"I used to play here as a kid, too. Look at that rocking horse."
Su Zhaozhao pointed to a row of rocking horses in a corner of the park.
A few children were playing on them at that moment.
"My mom used to hold me and put me on one of them."
Hearing Su Zhaozhao’s words, Xie Huaizheng couldn’t help but smile.
He could almost picture what Su Zhaozhao was like as a child. ’She must have been very cute back then, right?’
"Speaking of which, Zhaozhao, I really wish I could see what you looked like as a child."
She actually had her childhood photos with her, but they were in her space.
After all, they belonged to the original owner of the body. When she left, she had done so with the intention of never looking back, so she had packed up and taken everything.
"I have them with me. I’ll show you tonight when we get back," Su Zhaozhao said to Xie Huaizheng with a smile.
A faint smile touched Xie Huaizheng’s lips as he reached out and tucked a windswept strand of Su Zhaozhao’s hair behind her ear.
He was still filled with regret. ’Why couldn’t I have met Su Zhaozhao sooner?’
’That way, I could have saved her from some of her suffering.’
"So, the place you used to live is nearby?"
Su Zhaozhao nodded.
The park was quite crowded, especially with children.
Many adults brought their kids here to play.
After all, in this era, entertainment facilities were scarce, so the People’s Park was practically a paradise for children.
Even though there wasn’t much playground equipment.
But the slides, swings, and these stone rocking horses were enough to bring them joy.
After walking a lap around the park, Su Zhaozhao and Xie Huaizheng were about to head to the nearby lake.
Suddenly, a voice called out, "Su Zhaozhao?"
The clear voice of a young boy rang out. Su Zhaozhao turned and saw a little chubby boy staring at her.
The boy looked to be only seven or eight years old. It was clear he had been well-fed, as he was fair-skinned and plump.
He was much chubbier than the other, thinner children.
Wasn’t this Su Yaozu!
Su Zhaozhao thought back to the first few days after she had transmigrated into the book.
The Su Family’s financial situation wasn’t bad for the 1980s, but she wasn’t sure if that was because Zhang Fengxia had already sold off some of the original owner’s mother’s belongings.
When they had a chicken, Su Yaozu would get both drumsticks, while Su Dashan and Zhang Fengxia ate the wings.
And what about her?
She was left with the neck, feet, and other meatless parts.
In private, Zhang Fengxia also gave Su Yaozu plenty of tasty treats, making him much fatter than other kids his age.
But the original owner had been as scrawny as a bean sprout.
Seeing Su Yaozu gave Su Zhaozhao a bad feeling, and she tugged on Xie Huaizheng’s hand to leave.
Who would have thought Su Yaozu would latch onto her, rushing forward and grabbing her hand. "You’re not allowed to leave! You’re finally back! Mom and Dad were locked up, and now I have to live with my uncle! If you leave, what will I do? This is all your fault! You’re the one who sent Mom and Dad to prison!"
Su Yaozu’s voice was exceptionally loud, and his outburst immediately attracted the attention of everyone around.
The people at the park were mostly locals who lived nearby, and some neighbors recognized Su Zhaozhao and Su Yaozu.
Su Yaozu’s aunt, who was there with her three-year-old son and Su Yaozu, was nearby.
Seeing Su Yaozu grab onto Su Zhaozhao, she immediately rushed over.
"Zhaozhao, you’re finally back! Auntie has been raising your little brother for you for so long. If you hadn’t come back, Auntie wouldn’t have known what to do!"
"It costs money to feed him and buy him clothes. Your brother is so chubby, he has a huge appetite, you know! You can’t just abandon your little brother and leave again!"
When Chen Aihua saw Su Zhaozhao, it was as if she’d found someone to take over her burden. She grabbed Su Zhaozhao, refusing to let her go.
’Stay. I have to make Su Zhaozhao stay.’
’She’s old enough now. She can support her own brother.’
Xie Huaizheng pulled Su Zhaozhao behind him, his face cold as he stared at Chen Aihua and Su Yaozu.
"What do you think you’re doing?" His voice was low and harsh, enough to make one break out in a cold sweat despite the sweltering heat.
The two, who had been causing a commotion, froze.
Chen Aihua stared at Xie Huaizheng. The man before her had a powerful presence. He was tall and well-built, with a handsome and dashing face.
But he looked incredibly fierce.
His brows were drawn down, and his deep-set eyes were filled with a grimness that was utterly terrifying.
As for Su Yaozu, he had always acted like a little prince, ruling the roost at home and constantly ordering Su Zhaozhao around to do chores.
But now, seeing Xie Huaizheng, he too was too scared to speak.
"Is this your boyfriend?" Chen Aihua asked, looking at Su Zhaozhao.
’That damn girl. I haven’t seen her for a while, and it turns out she went and found a boyfriend?’
’This man may look fierce, but his aura... he’s no ordinary person. And he’s so handsome!’
’He’d be better off as a match for my daughter.’
’Only a vixen like Su Zhaozhao could seduce a man like that.’