Chapter 156: Thrilling
Su Yu patiently explained, "It really works. Because of its alkalinity, plant ashes naturally have a certain insect repellent effect, and combined with the intensely spicy chili water, those little insects won’t be able to stand such irritation. In a few days, we should be able to eliminate the pests completely."
With this answer, the villagers immediately sprang into action, fearing that even a minute’s delay could lead to greater losses. They scattered in all directions, preparing to implement the plan.
Su Yu appeared even more composed. Considering the river water had become turbid due to the rain, making it difficult to fish, and since she had no other urgent matters at hand, she decided to first head home to prepare.
Carrying the lotus leaf tips given to her by Sister-in-law He, she returned home. She first changed out of her muddy clothes and socks, then briefed Jiang Ziling in detail about the situation, and subsequently began preparing the chili water.
In this village, far removed from the noise of the world, dry plants were the most common resource, and Su Yu quickly gathered a large basketful.
Without a moment’s hesitation, she lit a fire right in the middle of her own courtyard, planning to burn the materials to make the insect repellent. However, the thick smoke soon drew the complaint of her neighbor, Lady Zhao, who stood at her doorway, incessantly grumbling. The nagging voice echoed over the courtyard.
Su Yu’s gaze was like icy needles, giving the woman about to speak a mere glance, which made her abruptly fall silent.
Towering warnings from Su Yu’s past echoed in Lady Zhao’s mind, hammering down on her heart like a heavy blow.
For the peace of her precious grandson, despite feeling a thousand kinds of reluctance and myriad grievances, Lady Zhao had no choice but to silently endure. She turned around shakily, slowly closing the door, as if to shut out the imminent storm outside.
Fang Qin stood there with a penetrating gaze, her dissatisfaction boiling in her eyes, fixed intently on the tightly shut door.
The tranquility of the early morning was disturbed by a pungent smoke that dragged her back to reality from her dreams. Beside her, Dazhuang was also continuously coughing from the sudden smoke, his little face turning bright red.