Chapter 41: Patriarch Liu fiercely protects his wife; Jiang Xixi encounters the Great Demon King again.

"What, are you hoping I'll die?"

"Unfortunately, things didn't go as you wished. I'm still alive and well," Liu Chengxin said with a sharp look in his phoenix eyes as he swept his voice across the group.

He hadn't even done anything yet, and these bastards dared to come into his home and bully his wife.

The group of people who had been so arrogant just moments before were now cowering on the sofa like cats, none of them daring to utter a word.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Weren't you quite talkative just now?" Liu Chengxin looked at the group with a half-smile, the chill in his tone sending a shiver down their spines.

Chen Yi stared at Liu Chengxin in disbelief, and in a daze, tears welled up in her eyes.

Did she see wrong? Ah Xin is actually back?

"Chengxin, are you alright?" As she spoke, Chen Yi's voice choked with emotion, and her hand trembled as she touched Liu Chengxin's cheek, her face full of heartache.

His gaze swept up and down at him, trying to see if he had fully recovered.

"Xiaoyi, I'm all better now, you don't need to worry anymore," Liu Chengxin said gently, displaying a tender side to his tough exterior, a stark contrast to his earlier harsh words.

"Alright, all of you can leave now. I know you're not very bright, and I know who instigated you to come."

This isn't over. The sins you've committed will ultimately have to be paid for.

Those who knew the head of the family's temper panicked instantly.

Their family had no idea they were coming to the old house. They didn't even want to think about what would happen to them if this got into trouble with the family.

"Patriarch, please give us a chance. We were instigated. We didn't mean it at first. It was Liu Zhihe, yes, Liu Zhihe and the others who said that our sister-in-law, a woman, couldn't shoulder the great responsibilities of the Liu family. They said that a woman showing her face in public would make us, the descendants of the Liu family, lose all face."

I didn't understand it at the time, that's why I came along.

"Yes, patriarch, I was also tricked into coming here by Liu Zhihe. I really have no ulterior motives."

"Patriarch, please don't hold it against us nobody. Aren't we just thinking about the future of the Liu family?"

Liu Chengxin sneered, "These are the descendants of the Liu family."

They've already turned against us before any real disaster is even upon them. With such audacity, they still dare to plot for the position of family head. They really have no sense of self-awareness.

"So, this whole thing is Liu Zhihe's fault?"

"Yes, that's right, Patriarch. He must have been dissatisfied with your sister-in-law and you for a long time, and that's why he brought it up this time..."

"Stop!" Liu Chengxin made a gesture to stop him.

"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense. Whether it's all Liu Zhihe's fault or not, I'll investigate myself. As for you, go. Your parents will let you know what happens next."

He had just woken up, and there were still a lot of things to deal with in the family, so he didn't have time to discuss this with them.

After the group left, the living room suddenly became empty.

Chen Yi burst into tears and hugged her husband tightly, her face streaked with tears.

No one knows how much pressure she has been under lately; today's incident is just a minor setback.

"Xin, you're finally better. What happened to you back then? Weren't you on an inspection tour? How did you get such a serious injury?" Chen Yi asked, voicing the question that had been bothering her for so long.

Liu Chengxin gently patted his wife's back, his voice tender.

"Xiaoyi, you don't need to worry about this. It involves too many things, and knowing about it won't be good for you."

Don't worry, I already have a plan. You know that giving them a taste of their own medicine is exactly what I'd love to do.

Although Liu Chengxin's expression was gentle, his tone was unquestionable.

Chen Yi didn't ask any further questions; this was their family's usual way of handling problems.

"Thanks to the century-old ginseng that Jiaxin brought out, the hospital said you definitely couldn't be saved."

Liu Chengxin narrowed his eyes as he spoke. No one knew his situation better than himself.

It's fair to say that he himself never expected to survive.

Is a century-old ginseng really that potent?

Although he was curious, he didn't intend to investigate further.

After all, he was his own sister's apprentice, and this time he had become her savior.

I knew something was fishy, ​​but it's better to be a little oblivious when you're alive.

"That child was a great help this time. I'll mail some things back home later."

As for the others, the child doesn't seem very old, so we should keep an eye on him in the future.

This promise is exceptionally valuable.

Of course, this is also what Jiang Xixi hoped to get.

...

"Sister Xixi, I don't know why, but I feel like I've seen you somewhere before." Xiaoyu, with a lollipop in her mouth, looked thoughtful. The way this little kid looked was both cute and a bit funny.

"What? Where have you seen me before?"

Jiang Xixi didn't take it seriously; in this life, she had never been to the capital.

How could seven-year-old Xiaoyu know her?

"Okay, if you can't remember, let's not think about it anymore. You're just a kid, thinking so much will stunt your growth."

Wei Laicheng, who appeared out of nowhere, pinched Xiaoyu's chubby cheeks with a teasing look on his face.

"Sister Xixi, I really feel like I've seen you before, but I just can't remember. Wait for me, I'll ask my mom when I get back. I think she must have seen someone I know before."

Xiaoyu ignored Wei Laicheng's smug look and clenched his little fist to swear.

"Okay, then I'll wait for Xiaoyu's good news."

Jiang Xixi touched Xiaoyu's forehead and replied with a smile.

Then again, I don't know why, but Jiang Xixi isn't someone who likes to interact with children, but she always inexplicably softens when she's with Xiaoyu.

"Honey, isn't that the woman who tried to kill someone with a big knife yesterday, but we managed to take her away?"

Jiang Xixi quickly turned her head to look in the direction Wei Laicheng was pointing.

Sure enough, who else could it be but the Great Demon King Lan Miqian?

This is the bustling downtown area of ​​Suzhou, also known as the black market. What is she doing here?

Thinking of something, Jiang Xixi quickly followed.

My goodness, this girl is too reckless! Suzhou City has been cracking down hard lately, and she's really going against the grain!

"Wei Laicheng, pick up Xiaoyu, and we'll follow her."

"Okay, sure."

Although he didn't know what his wife wanted to do, he, being a devoted husband, still followed the principle that whatever his wife said was right and obeyed her.

...

"Auntie, this is a piece of the finest embroidery. Don't let its simplicity fool you; given the current situation, you can't afford to wear anything too extravagant!"

My clothes have subtle patterns, and the fabric is high-quality cotton. The price you quoted is too low.

Lan Miqian could hardly believe the price she heard.

Three yuan?

She didn't even have enough money to buy this piece of fabric; if she hadn't been in a hurry for the money, she would have turned around and left immediately.

"What do you mean by fabric? It's just a plain dress. How much do you want?"

As the two argued, their voices grew louder.

There seemed to be some noise coming from the alley entrance.

"Hurry, Little Red Sleeve is here!"

In an instant, the scene became extremely chaotic, and the greedy old woman simply reached out and snatched the piece of cloth.

"Put those things down for me!" Lan Miqian was extremely anxious; she couldn't afford to lose those clothes!