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I recommend the author's own book "Struggles of a Happy Life Through Time," which has been completed. It's warm and inspirational, definitely not a tearjerker, so feel free to check it out!
Liu Tianhai knocked on the table and said, "Boss, if it really doesn't work out, why not find the Branch Girl?"
The Liu Family had just arrived in this place, with no foundation at all. Among the younger generation, only Liu Qingzhi was married; the rest were still single.
Although Liu Qingzhi was a concubine, she was at least from a wealthy family. In total, they needed to compensate nearly thirty taels of silver, and the six taels they currently had were far from enough.
Wang's eyes darted around. Her son-in-law was quite wealthy. Zhi'er had been married for such a long time and had only returned once in between. As her family, it was only right to visit her daughter!
As for meeting that son-in-law, heh heh...
Wang didn't mind that her son-in-law was overweight and unattractive; after all, money talks.
As a mother-in-law, she thought she should be treated to good food and drink by Wandehai when she visited. And afterward, she could bring some goodies back home.
Wang's mind was racing with calculations. With this in mind, she stepped forward without hesitation: "Dad, Zhi'er is my daughter; it's only fitting that I go! Tomorrow, I'll go with her father!"
Speaking of Liu Qingzhi gave Wang confidence: "It's settled then; we'll go tomorrow!"
Without waiting for Yan to agree, she turned and left. Despite the pain in her body, she felt surprisingly good.
It was hard to tell whether this woman was big-hearted or just oblivious.
So many people in Sanhe Village were waiting; how could she remain calm and composed when there were still over ten houses that urgently needed repairs?
Wang was someone who only considered the present moment. Anyway, today’s crisis had been smoothly passed through, while Fourth House and Fifth Branch had been thinking much more about their troubles than these two families.
And just like that, everything passed in an instant!
With such a significant matter weighing on their minds, everyone lacked appetite, except for the peculiar woman, Wang, who devoured a large bowl of food.
She believed that with Wandehai, the great Wealth God, present, the issues in Sanhe Village would be easily resolved.
That night, in the Liu Family's various rooms, some snored loudly, some tossed and turned restlessly, while others lay awake until dawn.
Wang rose early and tidied herself from head to toe. She applied a thick layer of oil to her hair, which gleamed meticulously. Dressed in her newest clothes, she imitated young women by drawing her eyebrows and even applied blush!
If Liu Qingxi were to see her, he would surely think that this woman had made her face look like a monkey's backside.
Liu Eldest also rarely wore new clothes. The two of them walked side by side, skipping breakfast as they shouted into Yan's room before heading out.
Although it was already bright outside, the cold weather meant that the crops in the fields required little tending. The farmers, having been busy for three seasons, were fortunate to snuggle under their blankets for a good sleep, resulting in few passersby on the road.
A sudden gust of cold wind blew up a cloud of dust just as Wang was about to speak, causing her to choke on it.
"Ugh! What a mess!" She gritted her teeth and spat out mud.
"Alright, let's hurry up and go!" Liu Eldest tightened his clothing and fell silent.
On the road, a few pedestrians occasionally wrapped their hats tighter around their heads. The breath they exhaled formed puffs of white mist in the air. The temperature dropped sharply, making it difficult for Liu Qingxi, who was not a local resident, to endure.
The boys had strong stamina; Liu Qingyan didn't seem to mind the cold at all and rushed out early to prepare for school. Due to yesterday's incident where Liu Qingxi had missed an appointment at the Wen Family's place, he felt compelled to go apologize today.
Thus, after breakfast, the siblings set off together towards the Yang Family.
At this moment, the gates of the Yang Family stood wide open. Liu Qingyan hopped inside; he was already accustomed to having the gates opened for him at this time.
In the hall, a member of the Wen Family sat nearby sipping tea, with a roaring fire beside her.
She wore a long blue skirt, complemented by a snow-white fox shawl, and the dense fur accentuated her fair complexion.
"Aunt, hello! Have you eaten yet?"
The Wen Family member turned around as a tall, slender girl slowly approached. Although she was dressed in ordinary clothes, it was easy to see that she would grow into a great beauty, with bright, large eyes.
"Qingxi, you're here! Cold or not, come warm yourself by the fire! Oh dear, it has gotten so cold that I don't dare go outside; I've just been huddled by the fireplace!" It was rare to have someone to chat with, and the Wen Family member felt quite cheerful.
She instructed the maid beside her to quickly bring tea and set up a stool.
"Aunt, I'm sorry! I meant to come yesterday, but something came up and delayed me. I specifically came today to apologize!"
"What are you apologizing for? It's not a big deal. Besides, I heard about what happened yesterday. Don't take it to heart; just ignore those people!" The Wen Family member felt deeply for Liu Qingxi encountering such difficult individuals.
She quickly changed the subject, fearing that Liu Qingxi might feel upset about the incident. A young girl surely yearned for warmth and family care.
"Aunt, this is something I found while climbing the mountain yesterday. I brought you a wild rabbit to try. After it snows a few more times, the game will likely stop coming out, and it will be harder to find!" Liu Qingxi pulled a wild rabbit from the bag she was carrying.
The Wen Family member's eyes lit up at the sight; this was genuine game meat—tender and delicious. If stewed a bit longer, it would be flavorful and mouthwatering.
Of course, with her son Yang Yichen around, she often had some game to eat, although she didn't know where it came from.
But what Liu Qingxi brought was different. The girl managed to live her life vibrantly on her own without being bullied by the Liu Family, which was a quality she admired.
Seeing Liu Qingxi's current situation reminded her of her own past experiences. Back then, she had struggled in the Yang Family's inner courtyard, constantly entangled in schemes day and night. If she had possessed even half of Liu Qingxi's strength back then, she wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament.
Yang Yichen would not be weak from poisoning for many years; she wouldn't be in such poor health that she couldn't take care of herself.
Thinking of this, her smile became even brighter. "Aunt loves the game you brought over. Hurry and sit down, let's chat since we haven't seen each other for a while. If you have any difficulties, feel free to speak up, just like what happened yesterday!"
"Got it, thank you, Aunt!"
A woman and a girl, nearly twenty years apart in age, were surprisingly able to chat so enthusiastically.
Well, actually it was because Liu Qingxi's soul was nearly thirty years old in the modern world.
Biqi Town, Wan Mansion
A flower-like woman and an honest man knocked on the Crimson Door.
An impatient voice came from inside, lazily tinged with annoyance. "Who is it? Why are you knocking in this cold weather?"
It was so cold that the master hadn't even left the house yet; it was unlikely that any business associates would visit so early in the morning. The servant at the door was thinking about getting some more sleep.
Who knew such a good opportunity would be disrupted? Naturally, their mood wasn't great.
The door opened, and Mrs. Wang announced herself with pride and confidence. "I am your master's mother-in-law, here to see my daughter. I want to come in!"
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