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In the evening, Yan and the Qin Family returned home, exhausted. Liu Qingxi, Liu Laosi's daughter, and Liu Laowu's daughters, Liu Qingju and Liu Qinglian, had already prepared the meal!
Today, Wang's gaze towards Liu Qingxi was different from usual: "Where did this Dead Girl get the ability to bring back so much dung!"
Liu Qingxi felt uncomfortable under Wang's scrutiny, unsure of what this Aunt was thinking.
Surprisingly, Wang said nothing about Liu Qingxi's actions today. After dinner, she ordered like a master: "You all wash the dishes!"
"Got it, Aunt!" Liu Qingxi replied straightforwardly.
Anyway, almost all the dirty and tiring chores at home, including washing dishes, were done by her and her two younger sisters, Liu Qingju and Liu Qinglian.
The two of them were the same age, both nine years old. However, since Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu were not strict at home, their children were also bullied.
Their situation was only slightly better than Liu Qingxi's.
"Second Sister, let us do it. You are too tired today!" The two little girls inherited Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu's honest and kind nature. They worked particularly fast and helped lighten Liu Qingxi's load.
"It's fine; if we wash together, we can finish faster and rest earlier!" After a few days of adaptation, Liu Qingxi had become quite adept at handling these tasks.
It wasn't difficult at all; with the three little girls working together, they finished in no time: "All done! You two are still young; go rest!"
"Second Sister, thank you!" The two little girls were not much better off than Liu Qingxi; they hardly had any meat on their bones.
Liu Eldest's daughter, Liu Qingzhi, is the eldest girl of the Liu Family in this generation. At sixteen years old, she is pampered by Wang, who takes care of her without requiring her to do anything.
There is little regard for Liu Qingxi's feelings; her rosy cheeks do not reflect the poverty of their home. Wang claims, "Qingzhi should get married soon; she needs to be well taken care of!"
In truth, Liu Qingxi looks down on this. Which girl in the village does not have to work? Moreover, at sixteen, she can be considered an adult!
Only Wang behaves this way, treating the other girls like beasts of burden. If they displease her, they are met with beatings or scolding.
Liu Qingxi feels a lot of sympathy for her two younger sisters. Their parents have not provided much help, and they continue to live a difficult life under Wang's oppression.
In recent days, Liu Qingxi has managed to save some copper coins through her efforts and has enjoyed better food (much better than the steamed buns at home), so she tries to help her two sisters as much as she can.
"Don't be so polite with me; you two wait here!"
After saying that, she took the two little girls and sneaked into a corner, pulling out a small cloth bag from her pocket. "Here are two snacks for you; eat them quietly!"
Giving snacks to the two little girls is not only because Liu Qingxi feels sorry for them but also because they are genuinely kind-hearted. Moreover, Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu often helped the siblings secretly when they went up the mountain. This is her way of returning the favor!
The little girls' eyes widened in surprise as they received the treats and were about to exclaim in joy when Liu Qingxi interrupted them: "Don't say anything; just eat quietly. After you're done, rinse your mouths before going back, okay?"
"But Second Sister, I want to save some for my brother!" said Liu Qingju, daughter of Liu Laoshi. She has an older brother named Liu Qingshi, who is eleven years old.
"Qingju, you eat this yourself. I'll secretly give some to Xiao Shi later. Now hurry up and eat it; if Aunt finds out later, we'll all be in trouble!"
Liu Qingxi cannot guarantee that the two little girls won't be discovered when they return. With Wang's sharp eyes and keen nose like a dog’s, she does not dare challenge Wang's abilities.
The most important thing now is to endure and wait for the day when one can stand on their own, completely independent of the Liu Family, and confidently leave without any worries.
Liu Qingju understood that Liu Qingxi was right. Coupled with the tempting aroma of the snacks, she gritted her teeth and said, "Then Second Sister, I'll eat first!"
Beside her, Liu Qinglian had already started eating. She carefully held a piece of snack about the size of a quarter of a palm in her hands, taking small bites and savoring each one.
Her eyes were filled with joy as she looked up at Liu Qingxi gratefully, saying, "Second Sister, this is really delicious!"
Liu Qinglian had never tasted such delicious food before. The flavor lingered on her lips and made her squint in enjoyment. "Second Sister, is this made from white flour?"
"Yes, yes! Don't worry about that; just eat it. You mustn't tell anyone else, or there won't be any left for you in the future, and Aunt will scold you!" Liu Qingxi said this with absolute seriousness.
"Mm-hmm!" The two nodded vigorously. "We understand!"
Having grown up under the oppression of the Wang family for so many years, it would be impossible not to have thoughts of rebellion. They were just used to being timid and lacked the courage to fight back!
As for leaving these treats for their cousins, that was out of the question; it was simply impossible!
Both girls were not foolish; they certainly knew who treated them well!
"Alright, if you behave, Second Sister will save some delicious food for you in the future, but this is our secret!" Liu Qingxi reiterated.
From her observations, Liu Qingju and Liu Qinglian were both quite perceptive. On the surface, they seemed timid, but deep down they possessed a strong spirit that refused to yield. However, it had yet to be developed or expressed!
"Thank you, Second Sister! We'll be careful!" Liu Qingju responded with a nod like a chick pecking at rice!
"Alright, I'm leaving first. You all take your time eating, and wash your hands before coming back!" Liu Qingxi pretended to act nonchalant as she stood up from the corner.
She left her two younger cousins here to eat. The pastries were not from elsewhere but from Yang Yichen's home.
Today, Liu Qingxi made three trips to the Yang Family, and each time, Liu Qingyan, this Little Guy, had a feast with snacks and even meat.
On the last trip back, Yang Yichen insisted on stuffing her with snacks, telling them to eat when they got hungry, but both of them had already eaten their fill at the Yang Family and could only tuck the treats away in their pockets.
Just a moment ago, when everyone was around, Liu Qingxi was worried about dropping something and being discovered, so she was very cautious. However, she felt uneasy about taking them to another place.
There were plenty of small animals nearby with sensitive noses, so keeping them tucked away in her pocket felt the safest!
At the same time, Wang lay in bed tossing and turning unable to sleep. Liu Qingxi and Liu Qingyan were making her feel uncomfortable.
Even though Liu Qingxi obediently completed the tasks she assigned every day, it still made her uneasy.
Anyway, none of the children from Liu Laosan to Liu Laowu's family were to her liking.
"However, although Liu Qingyan is small and thin, his eyes are bright. Since someone is looking for me like this, why not do something about it?" Wang thought silently.
After a tiring day of shopping, this is an update for the 10th. I wonder if everyone is ready to buy on Double Eleven today?
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