freenovelworld Chapter 409 Scarface's real name is Wu Jun
Chapter 409 Scarface's real name is Wu Jun
Previously, she had always led her parents in doing business, and her parents had never been independent. This was a good opportunity for them to get some experience.
Although he saw his daughter standing in front of him with her arms and legs intact, the mountain was full of bandits. These people were fickle and unpredictable. Who knew if they would harm his daughter?
He said worriedly, “Xiao Tang, you have already taught them how to plant medicinal herbs, so we don’t need you for the time being. Why don’t we discuss with them that you come to the capital with your father first, and after we’ve settled down, your father will accompany you back here to check on the growth of the medicinal herbs?”
Lin Xiaotang thought her father made sense, so she turned around and walked up to the bearded man to discuss it with him.
“We’ve planted the medicinal herbs and have enough food. Now that you’re free, you can go out hunting, fishing, and mushroom picking. If you can’t finish them, Uncle Liang will teach you how to dry and preserve them so you can eat them when it rains. Is that alright?”
Scarface refused outright.
"No, what if you go back to the capital and never come back? Who will teach us how to manage the medicinal herbs then?"
This little girl is a genius, she's very clever. What if she's trying to fool me and use these medicinal herbs, seeds, and farming tools to save me from the mountain and leave me with a mess?
He may be a rough man, but he's not stupid. How could he possibly be sold out and then still count the money for the seller?
Don't even think about it!
Lin Xiaotang took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and continued to discuss the matter in a kind and gentle manner.
"It was my parents' first time going to the capital. I was worried about them. After I settled them in and helped them get their business up and running, I immediately came back."
These medicinal herbs have just sprouted. As long as you take care of them and weed diligently, there's nothing else to do. It doesn't matter whether I'm here or not. Uncle Liang and Huo Xiao are both meticulous and capable. They can lead everyone to manage the medicinal herb field well.
Besides, it won't take long for my parents to settle in the capital. You've already promised to give me a share of the profits when the medicinal herbs ripen and fetch a good price. I've worked so hard for so long, and these medicinal herb seeds and farming tools were given to us for free by my second uncle. How could I bear to waste them?"
She dug up a ginseng while picking mushrooms, and didn't ask for a single copper coin when she sold it. She gave it all to Scarface. Isn't that enough sincerity?
Scarface considered it for a moment and felt that the little girl was too smart. Whether she was telling the truth or lying to him, he was not willing to take the risk.
"Your parents are adults. Do they need a little girl like you to help them run their business?"
Lin Qingchuan, who had come over with his daughter, hurriedly said, "We need her, we need her. We're short-handed. We're new to the capital and don't know anyone. Xiaotang is young and quick-witted. She learns things fast. With her help, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Scarface sneered, "With her here, I feel at ease. You two ruined my plans. I originally intended to kill your whole family to vent my anger, but now that I'm giving you a way out, you're pushing your luck."
If you continue to pester me and refuse to come down the mountain, don't blame me for leaving you and your daughter on the mountain. Have you thought this through? Your wife and son are still waiting for you to come back.
Seeing that the discussion was unsuccessful, Lin Xiaotang immediately tried to persuade her father to go down the mountain. After much persuasion and with the bearded man guaranteeing that he would protect Lin Xiaotang, Lin Qingchuan reluctantly went down the mountain.
Lin Xiaotang couldn't be happy after her father passed away. She moved a stool and sat under the eaves, looking worried.
The bearded man moved a stool and sat down next to her.
"Xiao Tang, why are you unhappy? You're such a grown-up, why are you still like a baby who hasn't been weaned?"
Lin Xiaotang was in a bad mood, so her tone towards the bearded man was naturally unpleasant.
She said, "You're the one who's like a baby who hasn't been weaned, your whole family is like babies who haven't been weaned!"
The smile on the bearded man's face froze, and the big, burly man looked rather pitiful. He hung his head and said dejectedly, "When I was born, my father died, my mother remarried, and my grandmother, who was my only family, also died later. I became a wild child with no one to care for me, and all the children in the village, young and old, bullied me."
Later, I met my older brother and followed him around. At that time, my older brother was also a teenager. We often didn't know where our next meal would come from, and when we were really hungry, we would steal food, which everyone hated.
The scar on my older brother's face is from when we were caught stealing food by our master. He was slashed while trying to save me; the wound was so deep you could see the bone, and blood was everywhere. We had to hide... and later we became bandits."
Unexpectedly, Big Beard had such a difficult childhood. His father died and his mother remarried, making him a wild child that everyone could bully, and he never knew where his next meal would come from.
He's so stupid, and without any adult guidance, he has no means or ability to make a living. No wonder he became a bandit.
However, Scarface was surprisingly loyal, taking care of the simple-minded child for so many years without abandoning him.
Her lips twitched, and after a long pause, she apologized.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know what happened to you. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just couldn't go down the mountain with my father, and I was afraid my parents would worry about me. That's why I said those things without thinking. Please don't take it to heart."
The bearded man smiled and waved his hand, showing no sadness on his face. "It's nothing. It's been many years, and I've long since stopped thinking about it."
Lin Xiaotang carefully examined the bearded man for a moment, and seeing that he was indeed not sad, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, what are your and your older brother's names? I always call you 'Big Beard,' but calling your older brother... it feels really awkward."
"I don't have a name. My older brother used to call me 'Little Boy,' but as I grew up and developed a lot of facial hair, he started calling me 'Bearded Boy' because it sounded natural."
My older brother does have a name, Wu Jun, but ever since he got a scar on his face, no one dares to call him by his name in front of him anymore. I've always called him "elder brother," so I don't need to change how I address him.
It turns out that Scarface's real name is Wu Jun. With a scar on his face, it's no wonder no one calls him by his name anymore. With his status and temper, who would dare to make trouble for him?
Lin Xiaotang smiled slightly, her previous unpleasantness gone, and began to comfort the bearded man.
"Those are all in the past. Once the medicinal herbs we grow mature and are sold, everyone will be able to live a good life. Uncle Wu can find a doctor to treat his scars. Some doctors are highly skilled and, although they can't completely remove the scars, they can find ways to fade them, so they won't be so scary anymore."
"With the money, go to the government office to register and confess your past crimes. If it wasn't a major case, the government will be lenient and give you a chance to reform, considering your honesty. If you can become ordinary citizens, you can get married and strive to live a normal life."
The bearded man scratched his head, his old face flushed, and he seemed somewhat incredulous.
"Hey, even if we bandits make some money, what decent girl would dare to marry us? They'd be scared to death. Besides, look at me, no girl would like me."
"I'll just stay single with my older brother for the rest of my life. If we can really make money and get rich, having enough to eat and drink and money to spend will be great. I don't dare to think about anything more."