Chapter 173 Li Chen's Sarcasm

"Oh my god, it's so hot! I'm all sweaty and sticky, it's so uncomfortable."

The girl in the cool floral dress, with her exquisite makeup, was now covered in sweat, her clothes were stained with mud, and her makeup was ruined, making her look like a clown in a theatrical performance.

"Um... your makeup is smudged. You'd better cover it up when you go back!" Knowing that the girl was concerned about her image, Yunxia kindly reminded her.

"Ah..." The screams of terror were so loud they were practically screaming their throats out!

"My...face!"

After saying that, he threw away the small bucket, letting the cicada nymphs crawl everywhere, picked a large leaf, covered his face, and turned away.

Yun Xia shook her head helplessly, bent down to pick up the cicada pupa, and said, "Let's go, Li Chen and I will cover for you."

"Okay, hurry up."

Then, Li Chen took the lead and, after confirming that there was no one coming or going within a few dozen meters ahead, waved his hand to signal Liu Xiaolian to walk forward with her head down, using the leaves as a shield and Yun Xia's back as a support. The three of them returned to the front yard in this strange manner.

"Phew, finally got him inside. Let's go to the kitchen and cook."

"You should go back and change your clothes first!"

"Why?"

Look at your back!

Upon hearing this, the girl turned her head and strained to look behind her. Even just seeing a corner of it, she could imagine the terrible state of the situation.

"Hiss, at such a young age, it's best not to wear makeup, otherwise... you might easily harm others."

After saying that, he ran back to the guest room, changed into a short-sleeved shirt, and went straight to the kitchen. In no time, he stir-fried a whole pot of fragrant, caramelized cicada pupae.

"So delicious!" The girl, with her exquisite makeup and fresh clothes, exclaimed as she devoured the cicada pupa one after another.

Tsk tsk, she's a pampered young lady who's been spoiled for over a decade, and in just a few days she's turned into this.

After the three finished their feast and disposed of the body, putting away all the tools used for digging up the pupae and cooking, just then the butler called them to lunch.

Liu Xiaolian didn't want to see Yun Linlin and Liu Xiaohe from the bottom of her heart, but she had no choice but to agree with a pout due to the family rules.

"Butler, Xiaxia had a bit too much fun playing in the back hills just now, which caused her to suffer from heatstroke. I wonder... could we ask her not to go?"

The girl, receiving the look, clutched her stomach, frowned, and was covered in a thin layer of sweat, which made her face look even paler. The butler thought for a moment and said, "Miss Yunxia, ​​you are a distinguished guest of the Liu family. There is no reason for you to be sick and have to force yourself to cough. Please go back to your room to rest. The family doctor will come to see you in a while."

"Then I'll have to trouble you!" After saying that, he smiled gratefully at the boy, turned around and went back to his room to rest.

Yaoshan, villa, restaurant!

The guests who had come from afar (to the south of the city) were invited to sit at the table. Due to the dining customs of the Liu family, the three of them did not dare to utter a sound. Only after the meal was over and Old Master Liu left did they dare to talk to Liu Yunkuang. The two were like-minded and shared the same interests. As they talked, they even wanted to become sworn brothers.

Recalling the rumors he heard in Jiangcheng, Li Chen laughed in anger. If his second uncle knew that Yun Jianfeng's other sworn brother (Wang Dali) had been to prison, he wondered what he would think.

"Young Master Li Chen, please forgive my rudeness a few days ago!"

A bright and beautiful young girl held a cup of cold tea and apologized respectfully. Her large, wet eyes seemed to suggest that she would burst into tears at any moment if she did not forgive her.

"Forgive what? Yunlin, what did you do to my brother?" Liu Xiaolian said angrily, hands on her hips. Having finally caught him red-handed, she was naturally going to make the most of it.

"Sister, Linlin is straightforward and speaks quickly, please don't mind her. Brother Chen, I believe Sister Lin didn't mean it, please forgive her!" Liu Xiaohe rubbed the hem of her clothes with her small hands, as if she had mustered up a lot of courage to say these words.

The young man chuckled and said, "So what Xiaohe's point is that someone tells you to your face that you're an illegitimate child, that your mother was a dancer who used her looks to please men, and that you deserved to be abandoned by your uncle, and even threatens to beat you up. A few days later, when that person needs something from you and comes to visit, saying a few harmless words, you'll be moved to tears and forgive her?"

These words brought Liu Xiaohe to tears. She pursed her lips, covered her face, and ran away. But just as she reached the door, the boy's voice came from behind her again.

"Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. You can't even do it yourself, yet you expect others to forgive you? Haha!"

The girl paused for a moment, then... sped up her escape!

"Uncle Yun... Uncle Yun, your daughter is really something. She scolded me and my mother in just a few words. Second Uncle, you two talk first. My friend has heatstroke. I'm going to go see him."

"I'm going too!"

Liu Xiaolian's eyes lit up, and she followed closely behind. It was such a wonderful feeling to have someone on her side!

Yun Lin froze for a long while before tearfully explaining, "Waaah, I didn't! Young Master Li Chen misunderstood. It must be that woman next to him stirring things up. Waaah, I really didn't..."

Even with Jiang Yan's help, Guan Zhiying and Liu Yunxiang no longer gave them a friendly look. In their eyes, no matter how much trouble the Liu family caused, it was their own business and no one else had the right to interfere.

"Brother Yun, look at my brain, it suddenly remembers I have important matters to attend to, what do you think..."

Knowing that the other person was offering him a way out, Yun Jianfeng quickly said, "Oh, I just remembered that I have an appointment this afternoon, so I won't bother you any longer. Next time, I'll definitely have a good chat with you next time!"

"Definitely, definitely." After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Yan reluctantly pulled Yun Lin away.

"Like begets like. A rat's child is born knowing how to dig holes. If you've raised such a talkative daughter, the couple must not be good people either. Yun Kuang, you should really think carefully about the clothing collaboration!"

"Don't worry, elder brother, I know what's more important!"

On the other side, inside the car driving away from the villa, Yun Linlin, with red eyes, complained about the 'mischievous' girl.

"Waaah, that woman is so awful. Not only did she slap me, but she also secretly stirred things up, causing this business negotiation to fail."

"Linlin, be good. Mom will help you get revenge for this sooner or later."

"Come on, Linlin, have a piece of candy to calm your nerves. Who told you the business failed? Second Master Liu is a shrewd businessman. Dad believes he will make the right choice."

With those words from him, Yun Linlin felt relieved. She sucked on a fruit candy, leaned on her mother's shoulder, and gazed at the scenery outside the window. She firmly believed that one day, she too would live in a villa on the hillside.

Yaoshan, villas, guest rooms!

After drinking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, the girl guzzled down Shengxun brand fruit juice, finishing a whole bottle before she could mask the pungent smell.

"Li Chen, isn't it inappropriate to say those things in front of the Liu family?" It's a big taboo for a junior to embarrass his elders!

"Xiaxia, don't blame yourself. I didn't say those things entirely for you. As a son, I should regard those who slander my mother as my enemies. I can't control what my second uncle does, but... I will make sure his clothing business goes out of business!"

"Tsk tsk, no wonder they're a big family. They can cut off business with just a few words. Ordinary people can only envy them!"

"What are you envious of?" Liu Xiaolian asked, puzzled, as she pushed open the door and entered.

"It's nothing. They just envy me because I'm sick and don't have to go to restaurants to eat."

"Wow, that's definitely something to be envious of!"

Well, just by listening, you can tell that he has long harbored resentment towards the Liu family's table manners.

Everyone in the Liu family tacitly forgot that Yun Jianfeng had visited them and went about their business as usual!