Young Master Liem
Chapter 42 Return to the Holy

Despite being happy and enjoying the early days of marriage, Wan Siang and Si Manis still have to return to the reality, that humans need to work to continue living. They both went to Kudus by train to Wergu station.

The couple's new life has begun. Maybe their lives will be a little different from what they went through first, considering that they have also lived together before. What is certain is the feeling of Wan Siang increasingly affectionate to Si Manis as his legal wife and future mother for his child later.

“You should not be surprised yes, the house I rent now is small and not as good as the house that used to be in Semarang,” said Wan Siang.

“The important thing is to be able to live with Engkoh, and not part again, it has made me happy,” replied the Sweet One.

Actually Wan Siang was sure that the Sweet One would not mind the house they would live in, but Wan Siang felt he could not give the best for his wife.

The house is not too big, but for Sweet, the house is already very worthy to live in a couple who do not have children. There was only one room, enough for both of them. There is also a kitchen, living room and living room to relax.

“Actually this can not be called a residence, because it is more used for business work.”

In the house there is a work desk equipped with sitting lights. On the table was an abacus and a book as a means for the financial bookkeeping of Wan Siang's business. He himself does everything about spending and income.

“This is my work desk. Usually I meet partners during the day and work on bookkeeping at night,”, said Wan Siang.

“Engkoh must be tired once, because all done alone,” said the Sweet.

“I was originally a child, I also had no educated men. So I thought, it's okay if I do everything myself. Let my men guard the warehouse and do odd jobs for my needs.”

Wan Siang then introduced Si Manis to his men who had been guarding the house, a young native man, but capable and diligent work.

“Name Jasman. He used to be in charge of guarding and cleaning the gambling house, now I brought it here to guard this house. Jasman, this is my wife's Sweet Lady.”

“Welcome Madam,” greet Jasman whose carrier is friendly.

The Sweet seemed to be quickly familiar with Jasman, because the young man who could be called the jongosnya Wan Siang was also Javanese, like Si Manis.

Jasman cannot read and write, but he is an honest young man. In the gambling house Wan Siang used to have a safe full of money, not to mention in his drawers. But that did not make Jasman tempted to take Wan Siang's money for a dime. That was what made Wan Siang deeply sympathize and trust Jasman. Therefore, Wan Siang often gave him extra money to eat or buy cigarettes that make Jasman's heart happy and loyal to Wan Siang.

“More soon may Mr. A Seng come,” said Jasman.

During Wan Siang's departure, Uncle A Seng was indeed given the task of holding affairs in Kudus. And indeed shortly after, Uncle A Seng came, getting ready to tease the newlyweds.

Uncle A Seng smiled mischievously when he saw Sweet and Wan Siang.

“Wah... wow.. newlyweds have arrived. Congratulations yes,” greet Uncle A Seng.

“Thank you, Uncle,” said Wan Siang, followed by Sweetie.

“How is the honeymoon?”

“Yes, Uncle know it must be nice.”

“Not fun anymore, the world feels like both, hahahaha..

The joke of Uncle A Seng made Wan Siang laugh and the Sweet Smile while covering her mouth with her hands, her face of course reddened.

“Wan Lunch, do not often invite the Sweet, later he is tired you know.”

“Don't like Uncle, first Uncle a day can be three times, like taking hahahaha medicine..”.

“Means right, Uncle used to be worse than me. If I still have pity for Sweet, I'm afraid she's tired. So enough twice a day.”

Hearing Wan Siang's remark, Sweet was even more embarrassed, but he could not comment anything.

“Makanya Sweet... if you are exhausted, do not hesitate to refuse Wan Siang.”

“Lho, does this uncle know? Sweet is a strong woman. She never felt tired and bored by me.”

The Sweet was increasingly speechless, then she pulled Wan Siang's clothes as a sign that her husband would not tell her further. Uncle A Seng also knew that Sweet was already very embarrassed, so he did not continue to tease the newlyweds.

“Because you are back, means Uncle just go to Temanggung ya,” said Uncle A Seng.

“Urusan with NV. Kwee Kiaw Tjin has Uncle done it?”

“Let's just calm, Uncle's done it. Lucky you can work with them, Uncle sure your business will develop well if you have many clients like them. In addition to the company is quite large, they are also people who are good to work with. Maybe because of fellow Chinese, so the sense of brotherhood was thick.”

“True Uncle, they are kind and humble people. Especially the owner, Mr. Kwee is very humble and easy to work with. Though he was one of the rich people in Kudus.”

“Think that's your wife's fortune. Then it's not wrong what uncle said first?”

Wan Siang suddenly remembered about the myth of the Chinese who became richer if they had Javanese women. Called a mistress because it is rare to be made a legal wife due to the demands and rejection of a large family, therefore the Chinese take Javanese women as a couple secretly.

But Wan Siang was brave enough to take the step, making a Javanese woman his legal wife.

“Now I realize something, Uncle. Chinese men like me, if it could be getting richer, it is not because they only have Javanese women as a couple. But my wife is the one who really supports me in my endeavors. With him I felt happier and more excited. That's why I increasingly want to work hard to make it happy,” said Wan Siang.

Uncle A Seng understood Wan Siang's thoughts. Perhaps the myths that developed in the community did not just happen. Everything has a cause and effect. From that cause and effect, society learns certain patterns, then develops into myths.

The first day Wan Siang returned to Kudus had made him again preoccupied with his company's affairs. It was almost 11 p.m., but Wan Siang was still busy counting with the abacus and writing down the numbers in a book.

The Sweet saw Wan Siang could not rest yet, so she approached her husband.

“Rest first Koh, it's late at night.”

“Sorry, if it works I forgot the time.”

“I am more concerned about the health of Engkoh, work is necessary, but Engkoh's body also needs rest.”

“I used to be not this busy. But indeed, because my efforts are growing, so my busyness increases.”

“Maybe Engkoh needs help from others, it is impossible for Engkoh to do all by himself.”

“Yes, I don't want my time to be used up for work. I'll find a capable person to help me.”

When Wan Siang had stopped working and slept alone with the Sweet One in the room, then he felt tired. He realized, if he was too tired, then he could not possibly make his wife happy. That's why the suggestion of the Sweet One made so much sense.

Wan Siang began thinking of placing job advertisements for bookkeepers, also looking for one more person who can relate well with his clients. The two people will certainly be important for the progress of the Wan Siang company, if he managed to find the right people and of course can be trusted, such as Jasman.