Hearing what he said, Xu Liyun's expression softened a little, but she still couldn't hide the slight sadness: "It's okay, even if the deal fails, we still have friendship. After all, we are siblings, and that friendship cannot change. I still stick to my original words. When your brother-in-law sells the treasure, we will find a good restaurant and have a big meal."

She did not mention a word about the idea of ​​selling the treasure to Xu Guishan again, but this silence was like an invisible sharp blade that deeply hurt Xu Guishan's heart.

He felt as if he was watching helplessly as his family savings were quietly looted by the Zhang family, and his heart was broken.

In fact, the Xu family was not really so poor that they could not come up with the silver. The family’s wealth was far more than just a dozen or dozens of taels, or even more.

Most of the heavy silver and money were hidden in the mother's hands, and even the father didn't know this secret.

This was the treasure that Xu Guishan accidentally discovered when he sneaked into his parents' room and was rummaging through something.

At that time, he carefully asked questions indirectly and finally confirmed that the silver was actually the "small treasury" that his mother had secretly accumulated.

"Your brother-in-law is out today, so you should go home first. I will ask him to go to Wuli Village again in two days and ask you to come and try the fresh meat." Xu Liyun waved her hand, as if she was ready to see the guest off.

When Xu Guishan heard this, he felt a chill in his heart.

He realized that if he left today, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity might really pass him by.

The five hundred taels of silver and the dilapidated roof of his house flashed alternately in his mind, and finally the picture froze on the faces of the villagers in Wuli Village who cast cold eyes and sneered at his family.

Those faces were filled with incompetence, contempt and disdain for him. There was not a single girl in the entire village willing to step into their home!

Finally, Xu Guishan hardened his heart, gritted his teeth, and said resolutely: "I bought it! Sister, I bought it! Don't sell the treasure to others first, I will take over!"

"Forget it. You know the Xu family's situation. They are not wealthy. Besides, your brother-in-law probably doesn't want to sell it to you now." Xu Liyun shook her head helplessly, with embarrassment written all over her face.

Seeing this, Xu Guishan became more and more anxious: "Sister, you have to help me! How can you bear to see our family trapped in poverty? I am already an adult, and I still haven't found a wife. If this marriage fails, it will be even more difficult for Ping An and I to find a good wife in the future!"

Xu Liyun frowned, and after a long period of hesitation, she finally nodded slightly after Xu Guishan's repeated requests: "I will try my best to help, but the final decision still lies with your brother-in-law. You also know that your brother-in-law is the head of the Zhang family, and it was he who brought this treasure back."

"You don't have to tell me, I know what's going on. Don't worry, when my brother-in-law comes back, I will make him look at me with new eyes!"

As Xu Guishan spoke, he diligently massaged Xu Liyun's shoulders, his mouth as sweet as honey.

On the other side, in the sheep pen, Xiao You Niang had easily filled a basin with goat milk. The two ewes were gentle in temperament, especially Yang Er, who had just joined the Zhang family. He made a "bleating" sound and rubbed his head against Xiao You Niang affectionately, looking very lovable.

The little girl felt itchy from being rubbed and couldn't help but let out a crisp laugh.

She stretched out her chubby little hands and gently stroked the sheep's soft fur.

Suddenly, a slight "click" sound was heard. Little Youniang looked up and met Wu Niang's pair of dark and deep eyes, which were full of curiosity and tenderness.

A light of surprise suddenly flashed in the little girl's eyes, like the brightest star in the night sky. She was about to open her mouth to call out the familiar and kind figure, but was suddenly interrupted by a subtle but urgent gesture from Wu Niang.

Wu Niang's slender fingers gently pressed on her tender lips and she silently uttered "hush", with a hint of tension and vigilance in her eyes.

The little girl seemed to have frozen all her movements by this sudden signal, and quickly covered her slightly opened cherry mouth with her small hands. Her pair of eyes, clear as water, sparkling with curiosity and worry, were filled with anxiety and confusion.

She remained silent obediently, but her heart was in turmoil, and she was full of doubts about her sister's sudden action.

Wu Niang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her sister had grasped the hint so swiftly, and then she displayed her astonishing agility.

She just tapped the ground lightly with her toes, and then she slid silently into the house through the narrow gap of the window like a flying swallow. Her every move revealed her extraordinary martial arts foundation.

The little girl followed closely with great anticipation, her heart filled with joy at the prospect of sharing the secret with her sister, but when she got closer, a strange and ominous smell suddenly entered her nose.

Her big eyes, as deep as obsidian, keenly caught the bloodstains on her sister's sleeves. She was immediately horrified, and her eyes revealed disbelief and deep worry.

Fear and concern were intertwined in the little girl's wide-open eyes. Although she wanted to shout and ask, she remembered her sister's previous warning to keep silent. She could only pace around anxiously, her heart feeling as if being gnawing at by millions of ants. She was afraid but also wanted to know what kind of danger her sister had encountered.

Wu Niang felt her sister's anxious gaze and turned her head, just in time to meet her sister's tearful, pitiful eyes.

Before she could speak, Xiao Youniang had already thrown herself into Wu Niang's arms and pleaded in a barely audible voice, full of tears: "Sister, please don't leave me, don't let me lose you, okay?"

Wu Niang felt warm in her heart and blinked her eyes. She was a little confused at first, but then she realized her sister's worry caused by misunderstanding.

She gently stroked the little girl's soft, shiny black hair, and said in a gentle tone that could reassure people: "Don't worry, I'm fine. The blood is not mine."

Her thoughts couldn't help but drift back to that stormy night in Daxiu Mountain. The scene of the fierce battle with that man flashed through Wu Niang's mind, and a subtle hint of vigilance flashed in her eyes.

However, she did not tell her sister in detail, but just gently said to Xiao Youniang: "Can you keep this secret for me?"

Hearing her sister confirm that she was safe, Xiao Youniang's heart finally settled down. There were still tears hanging in the corners of her eyes, reflecting crystal light on her long eyelashes.

Her little face became unusually serious, and she began to teach seriously: "Sister, if you are in danger, you should tell mom and dad! A family should support each other and face difficulties together!"

Wu Niang heard this and patiently explained, "Actually, I'm not really in danger. That kind of situation is not worth mentioning to me. I have something to do right now that I don't want my parents to know about. Young Niang, can you keep it a secret for me?"

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like