Even her classmates looked at her in surprise, and that look made her feel ashamed.

But the teacher was still waiting for her in the city. She blushed and begged the ticket seller, "Auntie, I really lost a cent. Please let me take it this time. I will definitely bring enough money next time."

The ticket seller refused in a loud voice, her voice so high that it sounded like she was arguing. She was like a defeated soldier, covered in dust and was driven off the bus in a mess.

She cried all the way back to the village and went to find Sister Liu. Sister Liu blamed her, saying that she was tongue-tied, didn't know how to speak, and that she was unlikable.

Now that she is older, she understands her mother's mentality at that time.

Her mother did it on purpose. She gave her a little less in order to let her get away with it and save that little money.

But Taozi's self-esteem was shattered because of this little money, and she was too ashamed to go out.

She would never forget the look of disgust and disdain in the ticket seller's eyes.

Because of this incident, she even stopped going to school because she missed an exam and didn't know how to face her teacher.

Sister Liu didn't want her to study in the first place, it was Liu Tielang who was pressuring her. If she didn't go, it would just be what Sister Liu wanted.

Sister Liu saw Taozi talking about this again and said unhappily, "You petty girl, who did you take after? How long has it been? Do you want to remember it forever?"

Taozi stiffened her neck and said, "I will remember this for the rest of my life. I won't give it to you. If you want to force me, I will tell Grandpa. Let's see if I will lose face or you will lose face."

After saying that, she turned and left.

Sister Liu looked unhappy. "A money-losing product is a money-losing product. You can't keep it well."

After the two left, Qiao Jiangxin came out from behind the corner.

She didn't mean to eavesdrop; she just happened to see it when she went to the toilet.

This aunt's family...it's hard to describe in words.

At the dinner table, Sister Liu talked about the reason why Taozi went back home last year. "Taozi is so old now. It's not right for her to stay with her brother and sister-in-law all the time. I have discussed with her father and decided to build a small room outside after the New Year."

Li Fengmei paused for a moment while picking up the food. She hadn’t mentioned going back for so many years. Now that she was able to work, she should take it back…

Liu Guobing and Liu Tieluo remained silent. Li Fengmei asked Taozi with a smile, "Taozi, what do you think?"

Taozi was so happy, "I am willing. If there is room for me at home, I will go home."

Sister Liu and the man laughed, "Yes, in two years, he will be old enough to be a problem. When he returns, we will start to keep an eye on him."

Taozi lowered her head shyly.

Liu Afang looked at Taozi and said, "Taozi is not that old, just wait a few more years..."

Qiao Jiangxin gently swung his knee and hit Liu Afang's thigh.

Liu Afang quickly stopped talking.

Sister Liu raised her voice and said, "Fourteen is not small, you can pick them first. Otherwise, the younger ones will be picked by others, and then the peaches will be delayed, right?"

Liu Afang glanced at Qiao Jiangxin. Although she didn't understand anything, she obediently didn't say anything else.

Because Liu Afang was about to give birth, and it was cold and the journey was long, she was afraid it was unsafe to walk at night.

The Qiao family did not stay for dinner. After lunch, they invited everyone to visit Gaoshi Village and then turned around and went back.

Liu Afang and Qiao Youcai's mental outlook was completely different from when they came. They were heavy-hearted when they came, but were in high spirits when they left. The couple talked more and even discussed the dishes to serve guests in the next few days.

Gaoshi Village, Cheng's house, Gu Yunzhou glanced at his watch, walked out of the house for the Nth time, pretending to look towards the Qiao's house unintentionally.

He hasn't come back yet. Time goes by so slowly.