Sold for 300, I Fight Back with Superpowers

Looking at the hideous scar that stretched across her daughter’s face, Zheng Erlian’s heart ached. Because of that scar, Su Mei refused to leave the house these days. She had become incredibly self-conscious and would burst into tears at the slightest provocation. The happy, lively girl she used to be was completely gone.

The thought that Tian Aixiang was responsible for her daughter’s scar made her wish she could drag the woman from her grave and tear her limb from limb.

”My dear daughter, that girl Su Qing doesn’t have a good bone in her body. It doesn’t matter to us whether she comes back or not,” Zheng Erlian said quickly in a soft voice.

”Exactly. That damn girl is a menace. Stay away from her,” Old Su added, her face grim.

Although Old Su cursed Su Qing day in and day out, she was actually a complete coward now. If she were to come face-to-face with Su Qing, her legs would turn to jelly. She wished she never had to see that damn girl again for the rest of her life.

”No, I have to find Su Qing. I’m going to make her get the medicine powder from Mr. Gong. With that powder, my face can be healed,” Su Mei said, shaking her head.

The Old Su Family now knew that Su Qing had healed her own scar using a medicine powder from Mr. Gong in the county town. But Mr. Gong’s powder was incredibly expensive, far beyond what they could afford. Besides, Mr. Gong was aware of the feud between the Old Su Family and Su Qing, and the herbs for the powder had been found by Su Qing herself. There was no way he would give the Old Su Family a discount.

Su Mei was desperate to get rid of the scar on her face. Now that she knew Su Qing was back, how could she possibly let this opportunity slip by?

”My dear, that damn girl Su Qing is ruthless. It’ll be useless even if you go. Besides, we don’t even know where she is,” Zheng Erlian urged.

”No, I have to go look for her.” For the sake of her face, Su Mei threw all caution to the wind. She rushed back to her room, bundled up her face, and hurried out the door. Nothing Zheng Erlian said could stop her.

A glint appeared in Old Su’s eyes. ”Fine, let Meizi go and try. There’s no harm in it. They’re cousins, after all, sharing the same family name. Maybe that damn girl Su Qing will actually help her.”

Old Su’s mind started churning. ’Maybe after all this time, that damn girl Su Qing isn’t as stubborn as she used to be. Let Su Mei test the waters. If Su Qing actually helps Su Mei, then later, when I, her grandmother, show up at her door, she can’t possibly turn me away, can she? That damn girl is loaded now. She even bought a house in Beijing.’

Meanwhile, Su Qing arrived at Zhao Youcai’s home. When Aunt Zhao opened the door and saw her, her face lit up with a delighted surprise. ”Oh my, Su Qing, dear! When did you get back?”

Su Qing smiled. ”Happy New Year, Aunt Zhao. I’m back to run some errands and wanted to stop by and see you all.”

”Come in, come in.” Aunt Zhao beamed, ushering Su Qing inside. ”Your Uncle Zhao was just talking about you a couple of days ago. We heard you got into Beijing University? And you were the top scorer on the college entrance exam? Oh my, that’s incredible! To think our Lihua Village has produced a top scholar!”

As she spoke, Aunt Zhao called into the house, ”Old Zhao, come out! Look who’s here!”

Hearing his wife’s voice, Zhao Youcai came out from an inner room. He, too, was pleasantly surprised to see Su Qing. ”Su Qing, you’re back! Come, sit down, sit down.”

Su Qing greeted him with a smile and placed the gifts she had brought on the table. Since she knew Zhao Fangni was getting married, she had brought more than just the pastries and candies she had originally prepared for the Zhao family. She also had a pair of pillow towels embroidered with large, bright red peonies. While helping prepare for Li Wan’s wedding, she had seen the festive-looking towels at the department store and bought several pairs to keep in her space.

She had given two pairs to Li Wan, and now, unexpectedly, they were proving useful on her trip to Lihua Village as well.

”Team Leader Zhao, Aunt Zhao, I heard from Aunt Lu that Fang Ni is getting married in a few days. I happen to have this pair of pillow towels, so please let them be my wedding gift to her,” Su Qing said to the couple with a smile.

”Oh dear, we couldn’t possibly. We can’t let you go to such an expense.” Hearing Su Qing’s words, Aunt Zhao’s eyes crinkled into a smile. The Zhao family was thrilled with Zhao Fangni’s engagement, and with the wedding preparations underway, Aunt Zhao had been smiling nonstop for days.

She took another look at the pillow towels from Su Qing. ’Oh my, they’re absolutely beautiful!’

Su Qing laughed. ”Aunt Zhao, I only hope you don’t find the gift too modest.”

”How could I? They’re so beautiful!” Aunt Zhao said quickly. ”Alright then, Su Qing, I won’t be formal with you. Fang Ni’s wedding is in five days. If you’re free, you should stay in the village for a few days and attend the ceremony.”

”I don’t think I’ll have time. My classes are starting soon, so I need to hurry back to Beijing,” Su Qing said with a smile.

”School is the priority; you can’t delay that,” Zhao Youcai said with a nod. ”So, Su Qing, how are things in Beijing? Is your new family treating you well?”

”They’re wonderful to me,” Su Qing replied with a smiling nod. ”They all dote on me.”

”That’s good, that’s good.” Zhao Youcai felt a weight lift from his heart. This way, if Su Shengjun could see this from the great beyond, he too could rest easy.

The Zhao family insisted Su Qing stay for a meal, and she readily accepted. After chatting with Zhao Youcai and his wife for a while, she went to find Zhao Fangni. The two had known each other since they were children, and although they hadn’t been in close contact in recent years, they were happy to see each other. With her wedding just around the corner, Zhao Fangni was a bundle of anticipation and nerves, and she eagerly pulled Su Qing aside to share all her feelings.

Su Qing smiled and served as a devoted listener, chiming in with a joke or a lighthearted comment here and there. The two of them had a very pleasant chat.

As they were talking, Su Qing heard a knock on the courtyard gate, followed by Su Mei’s voice. ”Su Qing, you’re in there, right? I know you’re in there! Aunt Zhao, open the gate! I’m looking for Su Qing!”

Su Qing frowned at the sound. ’How did Su Mei find me here?’

A moment later, Su Qing heard Aunt Zhao’s voice. ”Su Mei? What brings you here?”

”Aunt Zhao, I’m looking for Su Qing,” Su Mei said, getting straight to the point.

Aunt Zhao, who knew all about the bad blood between Su Qing and the Old Su Family, and knew she was on poor terms with this cousin, said, ”Su Mei, what do you need from Su Qing? If there’s something you want to say, say it properly. It’s the New Year; this is no time for shouting.”

Aunt Zhao was very displeased with Su Mei for coming to her home, banging on the gate and shouting during the New Year.

Su Qing said to Zhao Fangni, ”Fang Ni, I’m going to go see what’s happening.”

”I’ll come with you,” Zhao Fangni said, quickly getting up to follow Su Qing into the courtyard.

The moment she saw Su Qing, Su Mei’s eyes lit up, and she yelled, ”Su Qing! Go to Mr. Gong right now and make him give me the medicine powder to heal the scar on my face!”

Su Qing actually laughed at Su Mei’s shamelessness. ”And who are you? What right do you have to order me around? Do I even know you? Besides, Mr. Gong is no friend or relative of yours. Why should he give his precious medicine powder to you just because you demand it? You’ve got a lot of nerve.”