I Have an Immortal Emperor Uncle Who Farms at Home Chapter 1: My Uncle is the Immortal Emperor

Laiyang Town Farmer’s Market.

Because it’s Monday today, many farmers came early to set up their stalls and sell their farm produce. It was bustling with activity.

"Uncles and aunties, don’t miss out as you pass by! Pure, natural, green food here!"

A lively-looking little girl with a soft, sweet voice was shouting with all her strength to attract the attention of passersby.

However, no matter how loudly she called, no one came to ask about the price, some didn’t even glance her way.

In front of them were only two vegetables, and because they looked too fresh and green, without a single insect bite or blemish, if you claimed they were natural, no one would believe it unless they were a fool.

After a while, realizing that her shouting hadn’t attracted any attention, the little girl looked disappointedly at her mother beside her. "Mama, what should we do? We still couldn’t sell the vegetables today. Uncle won’t have any wine to drink again."

But the woman was used to this kind of situation where they couldn’t sell the vegetables. She said calmly, "Nuonuo, it’s okay. We still have a little money. Later we’ll still buy some wine for your uncle, and I’ll get you a little treat too."

"But Mama, we really don’t have much money left," the little girl said.

Thinking about this, Ye Qingcheng also lowered her head. She was painfully aware of the family’s financial situation.

Ever since five years ago, just after Nuonuo was born, when her husband suddenly passed away from a heart attack, the family’s income had completely dried up.

On top of that, her only younger brother, Ye Fan, still needed to go to school, which had nearly drained what was left of their family’s finances.

……

"Excuse me, miss, how much are these vegetables?"

At that moment, a bald, sleazy-looking middle-aged man walked up to the mother and daughter, interrupting Ye Qingcheng's thoughts. As he spoke, his lecherous eyes were fixed tightly on the hem of Ye Qingcheng’s skirt.

Since they had started selling at the market three days ago, this bald man was the first person to actually come over and ask. Ye Qingcheng politely replied, "Sir, these vegetables are 100 yuan each."

"What? 100 yuan? Why don’t you just rob me instead?"

Ye Qingcheng herself also had mixed feelings about the price. Her younger brother had told her that these vegetables were priceless treasures and should only be sold to those with fate.

But because their family was in such dire financial straits, Ye Qingcheng insisted on selling them to earn some money to help with household expenses. In the end, Ye Fan reluctantly agreed on the condition that they be sold for 100 yuan each.

Ye Qingcheng gently said, "Sir, these vegetables are priceless treasures. They’re worth the price."

Hearing Ye Qingcheng’s soft, gentle voice, the bald man felt a tickle in his heart. But since this was a public place, he kept his filthy thoughts to himself.

"This bald uncle, my uncle said these vegetables can cure all kinds of illness," Nuonuo chimed in from the side, nodding seriously.

Hearing Nuonuo call him "bald," the man instantly flared up. "You little brat, who taught you to say that?" Before he even finished speaking, smack he slapped Nuonuo across the face.

"How can you hit a child?!" Ye Qingcheng quickly pulled Nuonuo into her arms, cradling her tightly and stroking her already red and swollen cheek with her delicate hand.

"Mama, my face really hurts," Nuonuo said, her eyes quickly welling up with tears.

"Nuonuo, it’s okay, it’s okay," Ye Qingcheng said with a heart full of pain as she tried to comfort her. Then she glared angrily at the bald man.

"You dare look again, and see what happens."

By now, a crowd of onlookers had gathered.

But most of them chose to ignore what had happened to Ye Qingcheng and her daughter because that bald man was someone they didn’t dare to provoke.

Seeing more and more people gather, the bald man decided not to pursue it any further. Instead, he left a threat behind: "You better remember this, don’t you dare set up your stall here again. Next time, it won’t just be the little girl getting hit."

After finishing his words, the bald man glanced coldly around at the crowd, then turned and walked off. The people around him quickly made way for him to pass.

Once he was gone, the bystanders also gradually dispersed. Still, many of them silently scoffed at the mother and daughter—What kind of vegetable is worth 100 yuan? And for just one?

"Nuonuo, are you okay?" Ye Qingcheng asked with concern, once everyone had left, looking at the daughter in her arms.

"Mm, I’m okay now, Mama. I’m sorry... I said something wrong and now we won’t be able to sell the vegetables today," Nuonuo said. She had believed the whole time that it was her fault.

"Nuonuo, it’s not your fault. It’s Mama’s fault... Mama is useless…" Ye Qingcheng said as tears streamed down her face. Ignoring the gazes of the few remaining people nearby, she hugged Nuonuo tightly and began to cry.

……

"Miss, I’d like to buy all of these vegetables. How much do they cost in total?"

Before long, another voice asked politely. The speaker was a graceful and beautiful woman.

Ye Qingcheng looked up at the woman in front of her. She wasn’t sure if this person had come to cause trouble, so she shook her head and said, "Sorry, I’m not selling them anymore."

When Ye Qingcheng looked up, the woman’s eyes lit up at the sight of her familiar face. She quickly asked, "Ye Qingcheng? Is that you?"

Ye Qingcheng looked carefully at the unfamiliar woman in front of her, searching her memory, but couldn’t recall who she was. "Sorry, who are you?"

"You don’t remember me? I’m Yang Lili! Back in high school, we sat next to each other in class!" Yang Lili grabbed Ye Qingcheng’s shoulders excitedly.

"Yang Lili?" Ye Qingcheng thought for a moment. "It’s you? Yang Lili!"

"Yes, it’s me! I can’t believe it’s been eight years… and your child is already so big," Yang Lili said as she looked at Nuonuo in Ye Qingcheng’s arms, sighing with emotion.

"Nuonuo, hurry and say hi to Auntie Yang."

"Hello, Auntie Yang," Nuonuo said, forcing a small smile through the pain.

"Hello, Nuonuo," Yang Lili smiled back, but then her gaze fell on Nuonuo’s swollen, red cheek. "What happened?"

"It’s nothing…" Ye Qingcheng started to reply, not wanting to trouble Yang Lili, but Nuonuo interrupted her.

"I got hit by a man," Nuonuo said, her voice full of grievance.

"What? Who did it?" Yang Lili’s eyes flared with anger as she turned quickly to Ye Qingcheng.

"It’s fine, Lili," Ye Qingcheng tried to dismiss it.

"It was a bald man," Nuonuo chimed in again.

"Nuonuo, be quiet now," Ye Qingcheng gave her a sharp look and scolded her.

"Bald?" Yang Lili immediately thought of someone—Wang Scarface. "Did he have a scar on his face?"

"Yes," Ye Qingcheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "I remember he did have a scar on his face."

Once confirmed, Yang Lili’s expression grew serious. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I’m sorry, Ye Qingcheng. You might need to leave this place for a while."

Seeing Yang Lili’s solemn face, Ye Qingcheng asked, "Why? What’s wrong?"

"That man’s name is Wang Scarface. He might not have much ability himself, but he has a gangster brother. He always acts tough, relying on his brother’s power to bully people."

After hearing this, Ye Qingcheng’s heart filled with worry. "What should we do then?"

Yang Lili advised seriously, "If you ask me, it’s best that you leave Laiyang Town as soon as possible."

At that moment, Nuonuo broke free from Ye Qingcheng’s hand, placed her hands firmly on her hips, and declared confidently, "Mama, don’t worry! Uncle is an Immortal Emperor, he’ll punish the bad guys!"

Hearing that Nuonuo had an uncle, Yang Lili immediately thought of someone. "Uncle? Do you mean Ye Fan?"

"Hehe, yes, Ye Fan," Ye Qingcheng nodded in confirmation.

As for Nuonuo calling Ye Fan an Immortal Emperor, they all just took it as a joke and laughed it off.

"So Ye Fan is staying with you guys too, huh," Yang Lili said. Then she added, "But still, you all should leave here as soon as possible."

"Alright, Yang Lili," Ye Qingcheng said, then looked at the two vegetables on the stall. "These two vegetables. I'll give them to you."

As she spoke, Ye Qingcheng placed the two fresh vegetables into a bag and handed it to Yang Lili.

"How could I accept this?"

"Just take them. It’s not a big deal," Ye Qingcheng replied casually.

But Nuonuo wasn’t happy about that. She quickly said, "Mama! But those are vegetables that cure all diseases! How can we give them away for free?"

"Nuonuo, don’t believe what your uncle says. He’s just making things up," Ye Qingcheng scolded, giving Nuonuo a quick glare. Then she looked at Yang Lili and said, "Lili, please just take them. They’re really not worth much."

Seeing how polite Ye Qingcheng was, Yang Lili didn’t want to insist any further. "Alright then, I’ll accept them."

"Mm. Lili, we’ll be going now," Ye Qingcheng said, taking Nuonuo’s small hand and getting ready to leave.

"Okay. You two should leave this place quickly."

"Bye-bye, Auntie Lili!" Nuonuo called out sweetly.

"Goodbye, Nuonuo," Yang Lili replied with a smile.