LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 48 - 48: The Melody of the Flute_l
Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Melody of the Flute_l
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“Hehe, our Sister Yu is truly extraordinary, a reincarnation of the Fortune Child from the heavens, blessed with a noble fate and long-lasting fortune.”
Su Hu’s vanity got the better of him when spoiling his daughter, and he couldn’t resist boasting.
Su Qingluo sweetly giggled, “Dad, you should go to bed early tonight, so you’ll be energized tomorrow when going to the market town. Think about your talking points in advance to outwit those from Joyful Music Shop!”
“Haha, I really should think about that.”
Su Hu was delighted to hear this, stroking his chin beard, and laughing heartily.
“Your father has made great progress in these two years. His speech is more articulate, and he’s more composed now.”
Li Xiu’e glanced at him and teased, “Not like the first time he sold ginseng, blurting out everything the moment he opened his mouth.”
“Hehe.”
Su Hu, grinning foolishly, touched his nose, “I’ve learned from our Little Lucky Doll. After four or five years, I should have grasped the essence of it.”
“Just because your skin is thick!”
Li Xiu’e couldn’t bear to hear him boasting. She shot him a reproachful look and said, “You flatter yourself! Saying that you’re anywhere close to mastering Sister Yu’s skills is quite a stretch.”
“Wife, don’t underestimate me.’
Su Hu didn’t mind, his face glowing with pride, “I’m learning from Sister Yu step by step. Day and night, I believe I will master her skills one day. Maybe then, I’ll be able to open my own shop, do business, amass a fortune, and let the three of you live a luxurious life with me.”
“That sounds great! Fantastic!”
Su Qingluo clapped her little hands, laughing excitedly, “Dad will do business and earn big bucks, so our family can move to the Capital City, buy a mansion, carriages, and maids. Sis and Bro can pass the imperial exam and become high officials.’
“Oh, Sister Yu truly understands her father’s heart. You’ve truly hit the nail on the head.”
Su Hu was ecstatic, his face glowing with happiness. His calloused hands rubbed his young daughter’s rosy cheeks, laughing from ear to ear.
“Ouch, ouch.”
Su Qingluo leaned back hard, pulling her tender cheeks away from the harsh hands.
“Alright, go to sleep now. You still have to go to Joyful Music Shop tomorrow and outwit them.”
Li Xiu’e saw her daughter’s secretive move and couldn’t help but chuckle. She patted Su Hut s arm, urging him to rest earlier.
“Alright, off to bed.”
Surrounded by his wife and children, Su Hu felt incredibly contented and reluctant to leave. Despite Li Xiu’e’s insistence, he finally left the living room and returned to his own room to wash up and rest.
The next afternoon, as Su Qingluo predicted, the people from Joyful Music Shop came to Su Hu’s house to collect bamboo flutes.
The couple, following their daughter’s advice, invited everyone into the courtyard and demonstrated the flute-making process on the spot.
Just as Su Hu’s affectionate side emerged, and he began to boast about his precious daughter, melodious and soothing flute music drifted through the air from the riverside outside the courtyard.
Everyone in the courtyard looked towards the sound, only to see a lovely, pampered young girl in soft, comfortable clothing, her hair adorned with two hairpins, looking like a fairy from a painting. She rode a red-brown horse, playing the flute leisurely while frolicking by the riverside.
Her elegant and melodious flute music was lively and cheerful, crisp to the ear, and light-hearted in tune. It seemed to evoke the playful innocence of a rural child running through the fields, with the sweet, pure laughter never-ending, lifting spirits.
“Twee-twee, twee-twee-twee.”
The flute notes floated on the wind, and suddenly a flock of birds flew out of the mountains and woods. Led by a small fiery-red kingfisher, they fluttered their wings and flew to the riverside, singing merrily and circling around the young girl’s head.
When the music ended, the birds lingering by the riverside seemed unwilling to part, chirping and circling around the girl for several more loops before orderly flying back to the forest in succession..