Liu Qingshu swaggered out, even taking a detour to sneak into the Wang family's room. He rummaged around and found dozens of Copper Coins hidden under the mattress, shaking them in his hand.
The clinking sound was crisp and pleasant. He revealed a disdainful smile, saying, "It's still some money, but it's a bit too little!" With not a single coin left behind, he quietly slipped away while Wang was lost in thought.
Two hundred meters away from the Liu Family, a girl in a yellow dress paced anxiously. When she saw the boy approaching, she pouted and turned away, ignoring him.
She had been waiting for half an hour, and countless people had passed by her side.
"Sister Hua, I'm sorry for being late!" Liu Qingshu said, tugging at the girl's sleeve like a puppy.
To his surprise, the girl turned around again without a word. Liu Qingshu stuck to her once more.
"Alright, alright! It was my mother who stopped me when I was leaving. I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I won't do it again."
Still, it was no use. He tried again. Oh right! He still had those Copper Coins in his pocket!
"Sister Hua, how about this? Tomorrow I'll go to town and buy you some rouge and powder as an apology. Would that work?" He completely forgot that the money was stolen.
After all, it was his family's money. Liu Qingshu thought spending it wouldn't be a problem; if he didn't spend it, it would be wasted.
If this could make the girl happy, then it would all be worth it.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the girl brightened up considerably. Rouge and powder were rare cosmetics for a farmer's daughter like her—something every girl dreamed of having.
She had never used any herself; she had only seen them at others' homes.
The feelings of sulking gradually eased, and her stiff back began to soften. "Is it yours?"
"Yes, yes, yes, it's mine, absolutely true! If I'm lying, let lightning strike me. But we Flower girls look good without any makeup!" Liu Qingshu spoke sweetly, and in no time, he had the girl smiling brightly.
The girl's name was Zhang Hua'er, the daughter of Zhang Erdan from the north side of the village. By chance, she had gotten involved with Liu Qingshu, and they were deeply infatuated with each other.
This was also the reason why Liu Qingshu repeatedly resisted Wang's family and stole money from home more than once. Whenever the girl got angry, as long as he presented something tangible, her anger would dissipate.
Sadly, it turned out that a simple hair tie or a few candies could achieve his goal. With Liu Qingshu's repeated concessions, Zhang Hua'er's ambitions gradually inflated.
Those things could not buy her affection; from candies to accessories to cosmetics, even gold and silver. Liu Qingshu could only keep stealing money from home to satisfy Zhang Hua'er's growing vanity.
Thinking of the envious gazes from her friends, Zhang Hua'er raised her noble head high. Her sharp triangular eyes became even more acerbic. It was hard to understand how Liu Qingshu got involved with her.
Zhang Hua'er truly inherited her traits from her family; Zhang Erdan's chaotic personality was indeed passed down perfectly.
She raised her delicate fingers and spoke in a coy voice, "Big Brother Dazhu, I wasn't really angry just now. Just look at your cousin Liu Qingxi—she eats well and dresses well. Why isn't that you?
You are the eldest grandson of the Liu Family; all the money she earns should be spent on you. If that's the case, wouldn't I also get my share? Then you wouldn't have to buy me accessories like this."
The teenage girl pouted her eyes playfully. With little self-control and after arguing with Wang's family, she felt weak all over.
Swaying unsteadily and feeling lightheaded, he glanced around with his shifty eyes. Seeing no one around, he pulled the girl behind an unseen rock and they clung to each other tightly.
Before long, hurried breaths filled the air, rising higher and higher.
The atmosphere was just right for some intimate activities.
Not far from Liu Qingshu and Zhang Hua'er, in a dense forest, a strong figure was entangled with a woman dressed in red. Sweat trickled down from his forehead and along his neck.
The woman's slender arms tightly embraced the man, and the intense movement caused him to breathe heavily.
"Brother Liu, slow down, take it easy," the woman's delicate voice came through, stirring the man once again.
Upon closer inspection, the dark skin and wrinkles on his forehead revealed that this was indeed the usually taciturn Liu Eldest, who only cared for the Wang family. Under the sunlight, engaging in such acts and conversing with a woman was unexpected.
It was clear this was not their first encounter. After they finished, they tidied their disheveled clothes and hair, walking out of the forest with familiarity as if nothing had happened.
A few meters apart, they occasionally exchanged glances filled with smiles.
Just as they reached the Main Road, the woman called out softly, "Brother Liu, I can't bear to part with you!" Here with Liu Eldest, she found satisfaction not only in her body but also in her heart.
The man's strides paused for a moment as he turned around. "Tomorrow at this time..."
Even without saying anything further, the woman understood completely.
Watching Liu Eldest's retreating figure grow distant, a satisfied smile appeared on her lips.
"Wang family, your man is still bowing down at my feet. Hmph, does he really think he has any capabilities?" She swayed her hips playfully as she left with laughter.
Back home, facing the man who owed money and hadn't paid it back, she felt a surge of anger inside.
"Where have you been? What have you been doing?" The man frowned, his body tense. The woman's flushed cheeks and watery eyes made him wonder.
"It’s impossible. Didn’t the last lesson teach you enough? You shouldn’t have the guts for this."
"What’s wrong, Zhang Gaoliang? Am I not allowed to go out anymore? Should I not even be able to see men? On what grounds do you speak to me like that?"
The more guilty she felt, the more she talked, trying to relieve her inner tension.
As the saying goes, there’s no cat that doesn’t stray; all men are the same. Even Liu Eldest, who listened to Wang's every word, was no different.
Li deliberately staged a few chance encounters, pretending to be pitiful until Liu Eldest's heart was stirred. After that, it all fell into place.
Her purpose in doing this? She couldn’t stand Wang and wanted to take her man.
From then on, Liu Eldest tasted something new and could never forget the experience. Compared to Wang's aggressive nature, Li's gentle charm satisfied his long-suppressed male pride.
At this moment, Wang was still unaware that her son was stealing money and her husband was secretly betraying her, even feeling smug about his past actions.
However, for someone like Wang, everything revolved around her; her shamelessness knew no bounds. It seemed as if the master was gradually returning everything to her.
What would Wang think when she eventually learned the truth?
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