"Xinghe, we're back."

A familiar yet disgusting sound rang out.

Xu Xinghe strolled out of the bathroom and sat on the sofa that had been imported from abroad. She smiled sweetly and brushed the stray hairs behind her ear with her delicate white hand. "Big brother, you guys are fast."

The three of them were no longer the proud adopted sons of the Xu family. Their eyes were dark and their clothes were stained with the unpleasant smell of the meat processing plant.

Xu Mingxin was not as good-looking as his eldest and second eldest brothers. He was more of a decent-looking type. He wanted to show off in front of Xu Xinghe and win the heart of the beauty. "Xinghe, look, I spent a lot of money to buy three pigs. They've all been processed. Unlike my eldest brother, who just buys offal to make up the numbers."

Xu Mingli's face instantly turned ugly, and he stared intently at Xu Mingxin, "Third brother, you're quite capable. You only managed to buy so much pork because of your relationship with the meat processing plant director's daughter. I haven't had any improper relationships with other women, which is why I bought a little less."

"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? I have absolutely no relationship with that factory manager's daughter!"

Xu Mingyi ignored them and took two steps forward, "Xinghe..."

"Second brother, you stink." Xu Xinghe covered her mouth and nose, her eyes filled with disgust. "Go back quickly, or I'm going to throw up."

Xu Mingyi's lips twitched, and he managed to force a smile. "I only did this to buy you meat, otherwise I wouldn't have done this. Wait a minute, I'm going to take a shower now. Oh, and I have a gift for you later, it's from Hong Kong."

He didn't buy as many as Xu Mingxin, so he simply looked for other ways to buy them.

He had secretly taken some jewelry from the Xu family, which belonged to Xu Xinghe's deceased grandmother, so he dared to offer it up as a bribe.

Xu Mingxin immediately stopped him, "Xinghe's test is to buy meat. No matter what foreign goods you bring in, it doesn't count. So let's see who buys the most meat first."

He wouldn't give his second brother a chance to take a bath.

Xu Mingyi was the best-looking, and after some grooming, he outshone him even more.

Xu Mingli stopped him, a half-smile on his face, "Yes, second brother, let's see who Xinghe gives points to first. As for your gift, we can give it to you later."

The atmosphere in the living room instantly became tense.

Xu Xinghe pretended not to see it, pinched a piece of milk candy and stuffed it into her mouth, her little face puffed up from eating.

In their previous life, they reached an agreement on everything and never argued.

Even twenty years later, the three still met frequently and helped each other.

But this time, Xu Xinghe will see how they continue to be brothers!

Xu Mingyi couldn't go against the two people, so he had no choice but to compromise.

The three of them turned to look at Xu Xinghe.

"Xinghe, please click it."

"Hmm." Xu Xinghe went to the yard to take a look at the meat they brought back, and then took out her little notebook. "Third Brother has the most, so he gets one point. Eldest Brother, Second Brother, you two have to work harder."

Xu Mingxin grinned broadly, his eyes disappearing as he appeared honest and simple. Who would have thought that he was actually the most cunning of the three? Truly, appearances can be deceiving.

"Alright, I'll have someone take this meat away. Oh, and you should also go buy me some grain and fruit. Dad experienced a drought back then; otherwise, if he had bought grain in advance, he and Mom would probably have gone hungry. So you should also go buy grain, the more the better."

After saying that, Xu Xinghe ignored their thoughts and turned to go into the room.

Thanks to the parents' prudence, they only ever gave their three adopted sons living expenses and never gave them anything more.

Otherwise, it would be really difficult for Xu Xinghe to get money from them. Even if he wanted to buy foreign goods or big items now, there wouldn't be enough time.

Soon, noises came from outside again.

It is Xu Mingyi.

"Xinghe, I brought a gift."

The door opened.

Xu Mingyi narrowed his peach blossom eyes, put on what he considered his most handsome smile, and held out his hand, with a small brocade box in his palm. "Look, what's this?"

Xu Xinghe opened it, and there was a pair of jade earrings with excellent clarity.

Yes, her grandmother's.

"Xinghe, this is the gift I want to give you."

Xu Xinghe pretended not to know, raised her innocent little face, smiled slightly, revealing her dimples, "Second brother, thank you, I like it very much, I'll give you an extra point!"

"Xinghe!" Xu Mingli, who had been watching intently, stepped out of the shadows, his voice low and menacing. "I also brought you a gift."

He also took out a brocade box, this time containing a jade bracelet.

Yes, it's her grandmother's.

These three brothers really went out of their way to take advantage of their deceased grandmother.

That makes sense; the older something is, the fewer people remember it.

It was only after Xu's parents passed away that they dared to bring it out, taking advantage of Xu Xinghe's young age and gullibility.

If it weren't for her past life, Xu Xinghe would probably have really thought that they bought it themselves.

Where would three adopted sons, who only have enough for living expenses, get the money to buy something like this?

She's just stupid, that's why she can't see it.

Xu Xinghe took the item without hesitation, saying, "Thank you, big brother. You get one point too."

Anyway, scores are all a lie. Even if I add 10,000 points, they still won't marry me.

Seeing their obvious reluctance to part with the gifts but their attempts to restrain themselves, Xu Xinghe's bright eyes finally showed a genuine smile. "I really like it. If you give me more gifts in the future, I'll give you extra points. Hmm... it's been several days already. There's only one month left, so hurry up and harvest the grain. Good luck!"

Bang!

She closed the door!

After a long while, there was no more movement outside.

Xu Xinghe then left the room.

downstairs.

Xu Mingyi was standing in the hall, one side of his white shirt tucked into his flared jeans from Hong Kong. He had a roguish air about him, but his face added a touch of dashing charm.

He turned around, his voice gentle, "Xinghe, you winked at your second brother three times. According to our childhood agreement, it means you wanted me to stay and meet you secretly."

Xu Xinghe forced herself to stand up and stepped forward, her face slightly lowered, her dark eyelashes concealing the coldness in her eyes. "Second brother, actually I like you the most. You're good-looking and know how to care for people. But... you can see that eldest brother and third brother don't want to give up, so I can't help it."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a unique Jiangnan accent that made people itch with desire.

Xu Mingyi felt a surge of heat throughout his body as he listened. He stepped forward and half-trapped her against the wall. Just as his large hand was about to place on her slender waist, Xu Xinghe suddenly took a step and escaped her restraint.

"Second brother, what are you doing?"

Xu Mingyi chuckled softly, his peach blossom eyes falling on the reddened corners of her eyes. "Xinghe, didn't you say you liked your second brother the most?"

“That can’t be like this…” Xu Xinghe raised her watery eyes, “How about you go to the small courtyard on the east side tomorrow afternoon, Second Brother? I’ll wait for you there. You can bring the marriage certificate, and I’ll sign it. That way…that way I can marry Second Brother.”

After saying that, she didn't care what Xu Mingyi's expression was, and turned to run away.

nausea!

That's absolutely disgusting!

After she married Xu Mingli in her previous life, Xu Mingyi visited her several times.

It was then that she learned that Xu Mingyi had used his good looks to deceive countless girls and steal their innocence—what a scumbag!

Just bear with it a little longer, and he'll pay the price tomorrow!