Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 294: What is the background of Aze 294?

Chapter 294: What is the background of Aze 294?

Early next morning, Lin Xiaoquan and Xu Chou got up and groomed themselves. Seeing Xu Chou dressed in a brand-new outfit, Lin Xiaoquan found it rather novel.

He knew about these new clothes, they were all bought for everyone by the boss when he first set up the business. Yet for the past month or so, he had only seen Xu Chou wear them once when he returned home. Was it just because he was going home today?

Being stared at by the youngster, Xu Chou felt awkward and it took him a while to ask, "Yes, is there something strange with what I’m wearing?"

"Not at all, Uncle Xu, this outfit makes you look lively. If you ask me, since the boss bought it, why not wear it more often?"

Lin Xiaoquan, as a young boy, chuckled at this, which put Xu Chou at ease.

Last night, he had been kept awake by his thoughts of whether or not to take the boss with him to fetch wine from his cellar.

He wanted to trust the two bosses, but he also feared another round of disappointment.

Since his mother’s passing, the wine had become his last consolation.

However, he owed the boss a favour. Now that the restaurant was in trouble, he couldn’t stand idly by.

All these thoughts had occupied him all night and he had barely sorted them out jus now.

Sister Nanzhi had brought back her mule the previous evening.

After fleeing the famine, her mother sold their two mules, but rented out her own mule to an outsider.

She didn’t charge much, just fifty wen in rent per month, with only one requirement - that he took good care of it.

Now, after more than two years, that man had bought two mules of his own by working as a carrier, but her mule was still in his care.

After all, while they now owned a large courtyard, it was not the same as living in the village.

When she went to fetch her mule last night, it seemed stunned for quite some time.

When it finally reacted, it looked at her rather resentfully.

Frankly, it was her first time seeing resentment in a mule’s face.

Nanzhi had fed the mule a lot of grain the night before, and then rode it to pick up Shen Miaomiao and head to Sanwei Ju.

When they arrived, Xu Chou and Lin Xiaoquan were already there and waiting.

Seeing their arrival, Lin Xiaoquan quickly waved, "Boss, boss, we’re over here!"

Shen Miaomiao could only shake her head, amused but speechless, she signalled back, "Alright, alright, we see you."

Lin Xiaoquan’s cheeks turned a shade of red. When the mule cart came to a stop, he scratched his head sheepishly.

"Boss, do we go to Dawan Village first, or to Uncle Xu’s place?"

"Whichever is nearer, we’ll go there first." Nanzhi nodded, signalling them to board the cart.

Yet, Lin Xiaoquan declared, "Boss, I’ll drive. Let’s go to Dawan Village, it’s the closest. Just half an hour’s journey after we leave the city gate."

"Fine, you drive then." Seeing his earnestness, Nanzhi let him be, she and Shen Miaomiao climbed onto the cart.

The cart was originally piled with straw, but this morning, Lin’s mother had laid down a thick mat knowing they would be traveling outside the city in search of an inn.

"Bosses, please take a seat, we’re setting off." As Lin Xiaoquan was about to drive off, they heard a sound from the Restaurant’s entrance.

Both bosses sat inside the cart while Xu Chou sat on the shaft. A soft cushion made it a little more comfortable. As they heard the sound of a door panel being removed, he also looked over.

The person coming out was Aze. He had managed to squeeze out through a taken-down door panel. Seeing that they hadn’t left, he sighed in relief.

"Brother Aze, are you also coming?" Lin Xiaoquan could make friends with anyone. Seeing Aze come out, he guessed that he wanted to come along so he stopped the cart and asked.

"I... I thought I could help carry some things." Aze had been working in the restaurant for almost two months; he was no longer as feeble as he initially was. With the delicious meals cooked by Lun Daliang and Xu Chou, he could now eat three bowls of rice every meal and had grown stronger as well.

"Master, Brother Aze says he would like to lend a hand." Lin Xiaoquan relayed from the carriage.

Nanzhi looked to Shen Miaomiao.

Aze looks similar to Shi Tou. As his health has improved, he now looks even more like Shi Tou.

Whether we should bring him along or not depends on Miaomiao’s decision.

"If he wants to go, let him go with us. Having more people can speed things up." Shen Miaomiao subtly shook her head, signaling to Nanzhi that there was no need to worry.

Initially, she chose Aze because she was simply fond of his physique, not because he resembled Shi Tou.

She also understands that these two people are totally different and should not become the substitute that becomes the laughingstock of the city.

During these days, she has been treating Aze as a waiter in the restaurant, so there is no need for Sister Nanzhi to worry in every way.

After all, apart from the fact that Aze resembles Shi Tou, he’s efficient, and Nanzhi holds the deed of sale of him, which gives them a measure of reassurance when handing him tasks.

"Let Aze come along."

After Nanzhi had spoken, Aze skillfully fixed the carriage door and then tactfully sat on the carriage beam.

"Take a seat, master, we will set off in a few days."

Lin Xiaoquan was particularly excited. Driving the mule cart for less than a quarter of an hour, he almost knocked over a stall on the street.

In the end, it was Aze who took over the reins and walked in the direction Lin Xiaoquan pointed out.

Aze drove the carriage very smoothly, which surprised Nanzhi and the others.

Lin Xiaoquan scratched his head a little embarrassingly and turned to ask him.

"Brother Aze, how come you can drive a carriage too?"

"I have driven a horse carriage before. Driving a mule carriage is not much different." Aze responded cooling, focusing on driving.

More than just driving a horse carriage, in his younger days, he was a handsome young man who could ride a horse freely.

Nanzhi frowned slightly, remembering when she bought Aze, he was delicate and tender like a girl.

She had also noticed when he was working at the Three Flavors Residence, there was not the slightest sign of him doing heavy work on his hands.

Originally, she and Miaomiao ran from famine together, and by the end, they not only had multiple calluses on their hands, but could also brush off a layer of grime from their arms without needing a towel.

Although Nanzhi found it strange, she didn’t show it. Instead, she made a mental note to ask Huzi at Yahang about his past.

Dawan Village is a small village not far from Yan City. Aze drove smoothly, so it didn’t take them long to get there.

A group of elderly people were chatting at the entrance of the village. Seeing a mule cart approaching, each of them stood up with their walking sticks to observe.

As the mule cart drew near, one of the older men asked, "Young man, what are you here for?"

Lin Xiaoquan had been here several times, and after a moment’s thought, he remembered the old man’s name.

"Thank you, elder, we’re here to buy wine!"

But the old man simply continued with an "ah" and asked loudly, "What did you say?"

"Thank you, elder, we’re here to buy wine!" Knowing the old man had difficulty hearing, Lin Xiaoquan raised his voice and repeated his words.

"Ah! You’re here to buy cattle! Go straight in, straight in!"

The old man, guiding with his cane, went towards a stone bench under a tree. The other elders, although old, still had good hearing. They understood that the newcomers were here to buy wine, and thus made way for them.