Chapter 98 Abusing the Weak, Experiencing the Taste of Power

"Even when you're busy, you can always find time to say a word to me!"

"In the end, she's just using you, you idiot!"

Shi Nian's face flushed red; the possibility sent a jolt of panic through him.

But how could I show weakness in front of Shi Yu?

"Hmph! Shi Yu, don't waste your time, sowing discord won't work." Shi Nian gritted his teeth, feigning toughness. "Just you wait and see, I'll propose to her tomorrow and make her agree to marry me."

"Then I wish you success."

Shi Yu crossed her arms, her face full of undisguised sarcasm.

“You…” Shi Nian clutched his chest tightly.

He tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.

He had secretly come here to get revenge on Shi Yu, but instead, he ended up being infuriated by her.

How hateful!

He was genuinely provoked.

The next moment, Shi Nian turned around angrily.

Staring at his staggering back, Shi Yu coldly curled her lips.

Originally, whether Lin Zhicheng lived or died had nothing to do with her, and she was indifferent. But somehow, the news that he was leaving the next day always managed to reach her ears.

It's disgusting.

Since Lin Zhicheng was determined to disgust her, she might as well give him a big gift.

To kill someone is to destroy their spirit.

They wiped out several people in one fell swoop.

...

The next morning, Shi Yu fetched water and brushed his teeth in the yard.

The door was open.

She suddenly overheard Aunt Zhang talking to someone else.

"Really? Is the Shi family really that unethical?"

“I heard it with my own ears, how could it be fake? When Shicao was locked in the woodshed, her cries were as weak as a kitten's, it was so heartbreaking to hear.”

"Oh dear! Being born into such a family is truly the worst luck imaginable."

"Who says otherwise? Poor grass is really like this. I don't know what it did to offend Shi Liu Shi. It's been locked in the woodshed and hasn't been given any food. What if it starves to death?"

Shi Yu's heart skipped a beat as his subordinate paused.

Oh no!

I forgot about the seasonal grass.

It must have been because that night by the well, Shi Cao mustered up her courage and exposed the improper relationship between Shi Nian and the girl in the red dress.

That's why he suffered at the hands of Lady Shi Liu.

Thinking of this, Shi Yu quickly rinsed her mouth a few times and then wiped her face haphazardly.

"Yuyu, breakfast is ready, come and eat!" Huang Ying poked her head out and greeted her with a smile.

Shi Yu hurriedly walked out without even turning her head back. "Mom, I'm not eating anymore. I have to go out for a bit."

...

Old Shi family.

The breakfast was improved this morning.

The cornbread, which was so dry it hurt my throat, was mixed with a quarter of refined white flour, and a salted vegetable soup was made with lard.

Then, they set up a table in the yard.

The flatbread and pickled vegetable soup were placed on top.

The Shi family members slurped their saliva, their eyes greedily fixed on the food on the table.

You have to use animal fat, it's the only thing that really satisfies your cravings.

At this moment, just smelling the aroma is enough to make you dizzy with its fragrance.

Shi Dashan rubbed his hands together and looked at Shi Liushi impatiently, "Mother, can we eat now? My stomach has been growling for a while."

"Okay, go ahead and eat!"

Shi Liu waved her hand with a heroic air.

As soon as he finished speaking, the group pounced on the table like hungry wolves that hadn't eaten for a long time.

wolf.

They started eating it in big mouthfuls.

Although today Shi Liushi was unusually kind and said that breakfast would be provided.

There are only so many pancakes; if someone else eats one more, you have to eat one less.

Who wouldn't want to take more than their share?

“Look at you all, don’t act like you’ve never eaten before, or you’ll become a laughing stock.”

Looking at them, Shi Liushi was utterly speechless.

She couldn't help but shake her head.

But it was as if she hadn't said anything at all; nobody listened. Helpless, Shi Liu simply decided to ignore it and not bother herself.

She picked up a cake from the table and took two steps toward the woodshed.

At this moment, Shicao's face was not only pale, but even her lips had lost all color.

He leaned against the door, feeling utterly weak.

The aroma of salted vegetable soup wafted in, and Shi Cao, who hadn't eaten for two days, subconsciously swallowed and licked her dry lips.

Hungry!

I'm so hungry!

Just then, Shi Liu's arrogant voice rang out from outside the door.

"You wretched hussy, you must be suffering from hunger!"

"Grandma...Grandma..." Shi Cao's voice trembled, and she looked so weak that she seemed like she might die at any moment. "Let me...let me out!"

"Hmph!" Shi Liu snorted coldly.

She took a few bites of the pancake in her hand, smacked her lips, and said, "Just tell me, aren't you a shameless bastard?"

"Why did you have to be so shameless as to go and help Shi Yu?"

"If I, as your grandmother, don't teach you a lesson, you might forget even your own surname!"

Shi Liu raised her eyebrows and looked smug.

She experienced the taste of power firsthand through the younger generation of the Shi family.

Make her obsessed.

"How about this? You properly admit your mistake, and then give Shi Yu a good scolding, and we'll let it go this time." With a sudden change of tone, Shi Liushi looked as if she had granted a great favor.

Shi Cao inside the door was captivated.

She bit her lip hard, her eyes filled with confusion.

I was just telling the truth, was I wrong?

Could it be...?

Is it right to be unable to distinguish right from wrong and to go against one's conscience?

She simply couldn't understand it.

"Hmm?" Shi Cao's silence made Shi Liu frown.

Just then, Shi Jiaojiao swallowed the salted vegetable soup in her hand in big gulps and couldn't wait to jump out and fan the flames.

"Grandma, look! Shicao doesn't even know he's wrong. Maybe in his heart, he doesn't even respect us, and he thinks Hehe and Shiyu are the head of the family more!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Liu's old face darkened.

"Hmph! Since you shameless wretch don't know what's good for you, then you can continue to starve!"

With a cold snort, Shi Liushi turned to leave.

Shi Cao gave a wry smile.

But now, in her weakened state, even something as simple as pulling off the corner of her lip has become difficult.

I'm afraid I can't hold on for much longer.

Fine!

If I starve to death, I won't have to suffer anymore.

Just as Shi Cao was about to resign herself to her fate, Shi Yu arrived.

The sound arrived before the person even entered the gate.

"The seasonal grass was released."

Shi Cao trembled slightly.

That voice... it's Shi Yu's!

Did she come to save me?

Her nose tingled, and Shi Cao's eyes reddened.

At the same time, much of the fear in my heart was dispelled, and the will to survive was rekindled...

"Shi Yu!" Upon suddenly seeing Shi Yu, Shi Liu was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

If it weren't for her, Shi Nian wouldn't have been beaten up like that.

It even became a laughing stock.

She's a complete scourge.

What are you doing here?

"Release the Shicao." Shi Yu repeated the order to Shi Liushi, his gaze fixed on her.

Shi Liu gave a malicious smirk.

Now that Shi Yu has moved out, she can't do anything about him, but it's different with Shi Cao.

She held it tightly in her hand.

Squeeze it whenever you want, rub it whenever you want.

What can Shi Yu do to her?

Thinking of this, Shi Liu raised her eyebrows provocatively, "She is a member of my old Shi family. How I lock her up, and for how long, is entirely up to me."

"Is it any of your business?"