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Chapter 560: Chapter 564 Loyal Heart_1
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Fat Aunt excitedly accepted the two hangs of money, "Wife of Zheng Hong, you really are a good person!"
Today, a person could get twenty wen money, and this was just the beginning, they were not familiar with the herbs, so they could definitely earn more in the future.
With this money, they could all have a good New Year’s celebration today!
Fat Aunt made some small talk before hastily taking her leave, as she needed to hurry back and distribute the money.
Tan Zhenghong moved the herbs into the kitchen; their task was to clean the herbs and then use a bamboo knife to slice them into thin pieces, and some of the herbs, like Bai Ji, needed to be steamed through before slicing.
The work was not heavy, but it was very tedious.
They squatted on the ground, first soaking the herbs in water mixed with plant ash, then cleaning them thoroughly in a basin of fresh water.
"It’s a good thing Fat Aunt sorted the herbs beforehand, otherwise it would be even more troublesome for us."
Qiao Duo’er couldn’t help but remark; although she came from the future, she still had too little life experience.
Otherwise, just sorting the herbs would have been exhausting enough.
Tan Zhenghong patted his chest, "No matter how troublesome, I can sort them all out. You go rest, don’t squat for too long."
She was not in good health and would see darkness before her eyes when she got up after squatting for too long, and every time he saw her staggering, it nearly broke his heart.
A basket of cleaned herbs was already beside them, so she took the herbs to start slicing.
After winter, if you want the herbs to dry quickly, you can only cut them as thinly as possible, which was the most laborious part.
Tan Zhenghong then picked out the herbs that needed steaming and put them in the steamer. After lighting the fire, he also brought over a few slender sweet potatoes.
The sweet potatoes turn sweeter after being frosted and are most delicious when roasted.
The two of them were each busy with their own tasks, occasionally chatting and laughing, accompanied by the two fat dogs, Fat Fat and Fatty, snoring by the stove, a harmonious picture.
Suddenly, the two fat dogs suddenly perked up their ears, then bolted out together as if by some signal.
Qiao Duo and Tan Zhenghong followed them out; the two fat dogs had already chased far away, while a dart was stuck in the door frame.
But who had time to care about that now?
All she knew was that the assailant had hidden weapons, and it would be worrying if the two dogs had just charged over like that.
"Quickly call the two dogs back," Qiao Duo’er said nervously.
Although the two fat dogs were greedy and loved to fight, and even made a mess by digging up the ground, they were smart and loyal.
Besides, they had been with them for a long time and had already formed an emotional bond.
Tan Zhenghong blew a whistle, and quickly, the two dogs came flying back, with Fat Fat carrying a piece of fabric in its mouth, likely torn from the assailant.
Fat Fat wagged its big tail and leaned against Qiao Duo, presenting the fabric to her like a treasured gift.
Qiao Duo’er took the fabric, but the rebuke she was about to give upon seeing Fat Fat’s turned-out flesh stopped in her throat.
It was a cut from a dagger!
And if the wound had been just a bit lower, it would have hit the throat and been fatal!
She initially kept them because she thought they were chubby and cute, plus it fulfilled her dream from her past life to have pets.
Latterly, she just fed them some bones and rice, it was just an incidental thing as their family sold marinated meats.
But did that warrant them risking their lives?
What two foolish creatures!
Fat Fat, sensing Qiao Duo’er’s emotions, immediately rubbed against her as if to comfort her.
Because for it and Fat Fat, their owner was their everything.
Because of their owner, they did not need to wander homeless, they did not need to suffer hunger and cold, so for her, everything was worthwhile.
Tan Zhenghong wrapped the dart with the fabric and took it down, under the dart was a note.
