Travel through troubled times and escape famine with the system

Looking at the six cents of silver in Lu You's hand, Widow Zhou nervously moved her fingers back and forth.

Although these six coins of silver were not a lot of money, it would take her a year to save them up.

And this was only her two months' salary, which really scared her.

"Aunt? Do you think the money is too little?"

Seeing that Widow Zhou didn't say anything, Lu You asked again.

“No, no, no…” Widow Zhou waved her hands repeatedly: “It’s not a small amount. I’ve asked around before. In our town, even a waiter makes at most two cents a month.”

"You can give me three taels a month, that's already a lot!"

Hearing what Widow Zhou said, Lu You was delighted: "So, in that case, you agree?"

"without……"

Widow Zhou answered subconsciously.

In fact, as early as the day of Lu Dejin's funeral, when he saw Lu You stand up alone to face the servants who came to collect debts, he began to admire Lu You.

It was also because of that incident that when they later took the same car into the city, she took the initiative to give her eggs to Lu You and Lu Yi, just because she wanted to get closer to Lu You.

Widow Zhou used to hardly speak to Lu You's family, but now she runs dozens of miles along the mountain roads to deliver eggs.

Such a change may seem abrupt, but in fact it is just a compensation for her past.

When she had just married and moved to Heyuan Village, Zhou Dashan fell off a cliff and was injured. Even though she took care of him day and night, he eventually died.

During that time, rumors were rife that she had brought misfortune to the man who had killed him. Even her own family regarded her as an unlucky star and would not allow her to enter the house.

At that time, she was about the same age as Lu You, but she was not as brave as Lu You.

Even if someone gossiped about her to her face, she would just put on a smile and cry alone when she got home.

But now, Lu You dared to stand up and take responsibility for everything.

She felt sorry for Lu You, but she felt even more sorry for her cowardly self back then.

However, as she came into more contact with Lu You and his siblings, Widow Zhou discovered that she could not see through Lu You's thoughts at all.

Especially after seeing the wounds on Lu You's body a few days ago, she became more certain of her thoughts.

That night, Widow Zhou returned home and tossed and turned all night, thinking about the conversation between Lu You and Zuo Yunfeng all the time.

According to Lu You, she was injured when she was robbed by bandits and was rescued by Zuo Yunfeng.

But Widow Zhou noticed one thing, that is when she was bandaging Lu You, Lu You's reaction was too calm.

With such a deep wound, let alone a weak little girl like Lu You, even a grown man would probably be in excruciating pain.

But when she was wiping Lu You's wound, Lu You just lay on the bed, grabbing the quilt, gritting his teeth and not making any sound.

Thinking of Lu Sanhu who is still paralyzed in bed, Widow Zhou came to a conclusion.

The deer that I feel sorry for is not pretending to be strong, it is really cruel!

Not only is he cruel to others, he is even more cruel to himself!

In fact, judging from the blood-soaked clothes on Lu You, those soldiers and bandits might not have been killed by Zuo Yunfeng.

Lu You is likely involved as well!

When she came to this conclusion, Widow Zhou was horrified, but she also made a decision that changed her life.

That means you must have a good relationship with Lu You!

So early the next morning after Lu You was bandaged, Widow Zhou took the initiative to go to Lu You's house with eggs to help cook.

She is trying to please Lu You and his sister!

Because she believed that with Lu You taking the lead, the three siblings would never be stuck in the small mountain village for the rest of their lives.

And the fact was just as she guessed. In just a few days, Lu You moved his family into the town.

After hearing the news, Widow Zhou once again brought eggs to show her goodwill.

Her idea was actually the same as Lu You's when he invited Zuo Yunfeng to drink. They both wanted to gain his favor in advance so that he could help them when he became successful in the future.

What Widow Zhou didn't expect was that the reward came so readily!

I had just arrived here and hadn't said a few words when Lu You offered me a monthly salary of three cents.

what is happening?

Seeing that Widow Zhou was hesitant to speak, Lu You reached out and placed six coins of silver beside her.

"Aunt, I know this is a bit sudden."

"That way, if you have any concerns, you can speak up and we can work it out together."

After hearing Lu You's gentle words, Widow Zhou finally calmed down.

Looking at Lu You and her two siblings, Widow Zhou hesitated for a moment and finally spoke slowly.

"Luyo, I can see that you three siblings are not ordinary people."

"I also know my limits. I won't ask any questions that are not my responsibility."

"But...you have to tell me why you spent so much money to hire me?"

"I'm not the only one who can cook. Your third aunt is even more skillful than me, and she's also your family member."

"This good job with three taels of silver a month should never fall into my hands."

Hearing what Widow Zhou said, Lu You sighed helplessly.

She understood that if she didn't give Widow Zhou a reason today, the product manager would probably run away.

"Because you keep your mouth shut!"

Lu You said seriously.

"I went around the village a couple of days ago, and after you bandaged me, no one in the village knew I had been stabbed."

"Is that why?"

Widow Zhou asked hesitantly, feeling a bitter feeling in her heart.

I swear to God, how can she be tight-lipped?

She has no one to talk to!

As the saying goes, a widow is prone to gossip. Even if she has not had much contact with any man, she is still looked down upon by the women in the village behind her back.

In Heyuan Village, she couldn't even find anyone to talk to.

Widow Zhou has always regarded these as her hardships, but who would have thought that this loneliness would become her advantage.

It’s so unpredictable!

After hearing Lu You's explanation, Widow Zhou also understood one thing.

What Luyou needs most is not the ability to cook or work.

But shut up!

After thinking for a long time, Widow Zhou finally took a deep breath and reached out to grab the six cents of silver on the table.

"Luyo, from today on, I will do whatever you tell me to do!"

Seeing that Widow Zhou agreed, Lu You happily put his arm around Widow Zhou's wrist.

"There's only one thing I asked you to do, make pancakes!"

…………

In the evening, at the wooden table in the courtyard, Aunt Wei and Tiantian were eating pancakes in big mouthfuls.

Lu You specially invited these two to taste his pancakes. After all, they had been running a small business and had sold pancakes, so Lu You wanted to hear their mother and daughter's advice.

"How is it?" Seeing that the two had almost finished eating, Lu You asked expectantly.

"It's delicious!" Tiantian said happily, "Sister Luyou, this is the first time I've seen so many things wrapped in a pancake. It's so delicious!"

Hearing Tiantian's words, Lu You raised the corner of his mouth happily, and then looked in the direction of Aunt Wei.

"Aunt Wei, what do you think?"

"It's delicious." Aunt Wei said with a smile, but then she changed her tone: "But it's not easy to sell!"