The little girl turned her head. When she saw Arlo, a happy smile appeared on her face. She stood up and gestured with her hands.
"Hey, I'm here, Yuyan. You and Aunt Wu haven't eaten yet, have you? This is roast goose my dad just bought. Go ahead and eat!" Arlo said with a smile, placing the roast goose on the table.The girl named Yuyan was born mute. Her full name was Wu Yuyan, and she was 15 years old . She was the result of Wu Nan's assault. Though God had given Wu Yuyan stunning beauty, He had also permanently taken away her ability to speak. Because she was born mute, she had been bullied by children her age since she was little. One time, Arlo saw it and gave those bullies a severe lesson. From then on, Wu Yuyan became Arlo's little shadow, always wanting to be close to him.Because she couldn't speak, Wu Yuyan learned sign language at a young age. To communicate with her more easily, Arlo also gradually learned to understand sign language. However, Wu Yuyan was only mute, not deaf, so Arlo could communicate with her just by speaking.Seeing the roast goose, Wu Yuyan couldn't help but swallow. She gestured with her hands.Arlo smiled slightly. "Don't be shy. Your Brother Arlo is going to be rich soon. I can treat you to roast goose every day."Wu Nan asked curiously, "Arlo, what are you saying? What do you mean, 'getting rich'?"Wu Nan knew that Arlo had been working as a stevedore for the past two years. Although he earned a decent amount each day, it wasn't anything close to "getting rich." The phrase was truly puzzling.Arlo smiled. "Aunt Wu, you don't know! I learned butchering a few days ago and found a cheap source of goods. Today, I set up a meat stall by the roadside. I'm selling cheaper than others, and business is really good. I made over 700 this morning. Don't you think I'm going to be rich?""Over 700!?" Wu Nan was startled. "Arlo, is that true?"Wu Yuyan blinked her bright, intelligent eyes, which were filled with admiration.Arlo laughed. "Of course it's true. Aunt Wu, I'll definitely earn more and more in the future. If business is incredibly good and I can't handle it all, you don't have to work as a cleaner anymore. You can come help me. I'll pay you 200 a day. And Yuyan, you can be the spokesperson for my meat stall. I'll give you 100 every day."Wu Yuyan's eyes lit up, and she gestured repeatedly with her hands, as if saying, "Really?""Of course, it's true." Arlo patted his chest. "When has Brother Arlo ever gone back on his word? But we have to wait a bit, because Brother Arlo's business just started. After a while, when it gets more popular, I'll definitely ask you and Aunt Wu to come help."Wu Yuyan was very excited. Her little face was flushed, and she nodded repeatedly, gesturing with her hands."Don't thank me!" Arlo hugged Wu Yuyan and kissed her cheek. "You're my wife. My money is your money. When we earn enough money, we'll buy a big house in a good location in the city, and we'll all live there together."After being kissed by Arlo and hearing what he said, Wu Yuyan's little face was practically steaming. She buried her face in Arlo's arms, both shy and happy.Arlo saying that Wu Yuyan was his wife was an agreement they made as children. Arlo was only 11 years old at the time, and Wu Yuyan was 9. Because Wu Yuyan was always being bullied, Arlo was used to standing up for her. Once, after chasing away some bullies, Arlo said to Wu Yuyan, "Don't be afraid. I heard that a husband should protect his wife. You'll be my wife, and I'll protect you."At the time, Arlo didn't even understand the meaning of "husband" and "wife." It was just a childish remark. However, after Arlo entered puberty and gradually learned about relationships, he understood what husband and wife truly meant. But he didn't regret what he said; instead, he took it as a lifelong promise and responsibility. From then on, Arlo treated Wu Yuyan as his wife, occasionally buying her tasty food to supplement her nutrition. But they were still too young and didn't quite understand what couples did, nor were they comfortable doing anything beyond hugging and kissing. They were still far from being a real couple.However, Niu Xin, Ma Min, and Wu Nan were happy to see this "unusual" relationship between Arlo and Wu Yuyan.First of all, both families were poor and of equal status. Secondly, Arlo grew tall and handsome, while Wu Yuyan became increasingly tall and beautiful. They were a good match physically. Moreover, they had been very close since childhood. Arlo protected Wu Yuyan like a mother bear protecting her cub. Anyone who dared to bully Wu Yuyan would surely suffer. Wu Yuyan, on the other hand, clung to Arlo like a little shadow, never wanting to be apart. Also, Arlo and Wu Yuyan were only two years apart, a suitable age difference. Although Wu Yuyan was born mute, she was skilled with her hands and could do all kinds of housework. She was also gentle and kind. Although Arlo was a bit unconventional, he was warmhearted, forthright, and full of a sense of justice, as well as being hardworking. Under these circumstances, both sets of parents naturally had no objections and were just waiting for the two children to grow up and reach marrying age to hold a wedding for them.