Bai Lu said timidly, "He said he would go home tonight."
Li Shuixian immediately stopped.
Xiao Cheng's infamous reputation was known to everyone in the surrounding villages; anyone who heard his name would tremble.
That's secondary; the main thing is that when Xiao Cheng comes back, she'll have money in her pocket again.
Xiao Cheng gave Bai Lu more than just twenty yuan for household expenses; we can't let a small thing cause us to lose more than we gain.
Li Shuixian immediately put on a smiling face: "Oh dear! Look at my memory, I almost forgot you still have money deposited with me. See if there's anything missing, and make up for it all."
As he spoke, he even took a large plastic bag to help pack the things.
These plastic bags were only introduced to the town last week; they're quite precious.
Li Shuixian looked pained.
Bai Lu pretended not to see it and stuffed in another bag of longevity cakes and several packets of spiced melon seeds.
Li Shuixian's fake smile was about to crumble. She picked up the bag and walked out, saying, "Lulu, the bag is full. You can't fit any more. Come back tomorrow."
The rain outside has stopped.
Bai Lu refused to leave, so Li Shuixian impatiently pulled out the tattered umbrella from the corner and gave it to her.
Bai Lu didn't accept it. Instead, as if she remembered something, she went back to the shop and picked out two of the most expensive and newest large umbrellas.
Then, satisfied, he said to Li Shuixian, "Alright, give me my change."
"Give me the money! What money do you need?" Li Shuixian's voice suddenly rose.
So sharp it could pierce an eardrum that customers who originally intended to browse the store all turned to other shops instead.
Some even stopped not far away, wanting to see if her shop was a shady place that ripped off young girls.
Bai Lu trembled all over, looking pitiful, weak, and helpless. She stammered, "If Xiao Cheng comes back tonight and sees that the contents of the bag don't add up to 150 yuan, and I don't have any money on me, he might come to you to settle the accounts. He had that idea last time."
Li Shuixian seemed to have been hit where it hurt; her face immediately turned a deep purplish-red, and at the same time, her heart pounded with fear.
Others settle accounts, but Xiao Cheng's accounting is tantamount to smashing up the store; who would dare to confront him?
Xiao Cheng was able to get so many things and a hundred yuan back from Li Shuixian entirely thanks to his "prestige".
As Bai Lu walked home carrying her things, she couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Li Shuixian's expression of utter despair as she haggled over the price and finally pulled out a hundred yuan.
A feeling of exhilaration washed over me.
Li Shuixian is too shrewd; she can't take a big fat man in one bite. She has to collect the debt step by step.
The first battle went well, but there was a lot of stuff, and it was quite heavy. She was too thin and didn't have much strength. She got tired after walking a short distance, so Bailu had to stop at a small stone bench at the end of the alley and sit down to rest her feet.
While I'm at it, I'll have a wife cake.
Wife cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The golden-yellow crust is dotted with white sesame seeds, and layers of flaky pastry are wrapped inside. One bite reveals a honey-like soft, chewy, and sweet flavor.
I'd only eaten half of it.
A series of footsteps approached.
The bag that was placed next to the stone block has disappeared.
Before leaving, Bailu had too many things to carry, so she asked for an extra bag to pack her food and daily necessities separately. The bag that was taken from her was full of food!
and.
Her clothes didn't have pockets, and the hundred yuan was still hidden in the wife cake paper package!
Bai Lu angrily burst forth at the speed of a 100-meter sprint.
The dark figure in front gradually came closer and became clearer.
She was about the same height as Bai Lu, but her limbs were a whole size bigger than Bai Lu's. She also had better stamina, and she didn't slow down at all while carrying such a big bag of things.
It's obvious that they don't lack proper nutrition.
Perhaps not expecting Bai Lu to catch up, he ran while looking back. The familiar fourteen-year-old face and the arrogant, defiant eyes were something Bai Lu would recognize even if she turned gray.
The original owner's younger brother, who was five years younger than her!
"Bai Chaojie, you stop right there!"
Bai Chaojie not only didn't stop, but ran even faster: "You have money to give to Li Shuixian but you don't take it home. I'm going back to tell my parents and they'll beat you to death!"
The original owner's family favored boys over girls, and she was never valued from childhood to adulthood.
All the good things in the family were reserved for Bai Chaojie. He received the best in everything, from food and clothing to daily necessities. His parents doted on him to the extreme, treating him like an ancestor.
From childhood to adulthood, Bai Lu did the most work, while Bai Chaojie ate the best.
What Bai Chaojie wants, "Bai Lu" must give; what "Bai Lu" wants, no one cares about.
Bai Chaojie took it for granted, complaining was commonplace, and it was also a frequent occurrence for his parents to reprimand him without even knowing the facts.
"Leave your things behind." Bai Lu didn't care about his complaint; she only cared about the hundred yuan.
"If you run again, believe me, I'll get Xiao Cheng to beat you up!"
Xiao Cheng's name is like an imperial sword; whenever it is invoked, it can shatter people's courage.
This time, however, Bai Chaojie was not afraid at all. He deliberately slowed down a few steps, and when Bai Lu was about to catch up, he sped up again, clearly mocking her: "If you're so capable, let him come and beat me up!"
Bai Lu's marriage to Xiao Cheng was a calculated scheme, with Xiao Cheng frequently staying away from home.
It's even less likely that he would step forward for Bai Lu.
Even Bai Chaojie understood this principle, so how could Bai Lu not understand it? But her body lacked exercise, and her explosive power only lasted for one minute, so she really couldn't run anymore.
He could only resort to intimidation, saying, "Xiao Cheng is my husband. If he doesn't help me, who will he help? If you don't return my things, I'll have him beat you up tonight."
"I'm so scared~"
"Go ahead and call him to come and beat me up!"
Bai Chaojie chuckled and turned into the alley.
Bai Lu was so tired that she stopped and pounded her legs, breathing heavily.
Suddenly, there was a loud "bang".
A dark shadow flew out of the alley, crashed into the wall, and slid down amidst tiny tremors.
He lay on the ground like a dead dog.
The man stepped out of the shadows, placed his foot on the figure's back, and slowly moved it to the back of the head. As he pressed down, the figure let out a pig-like scream, begging for mercy. The man's foot then took pity and moved to the wrist that was lying on the ground.
Press down hard.
With a "click".
Bai Lu heard the sound of her wrist bone breaking, her scalp tingled, she unconsciously swallowed, goosebumps rose all over her body, and her vision was completely frozen by the shock.
The gaze moves from bottom to top.
He's not a burly, rough man.
He's not a weak, pale-faced pretty boy either.
The man's face was bathed in a pale golden glow from the setting sun, adorned with the cigarette tucked behind his ear. He slightly raised his head, and the cigarette and his face were fixed in her direction.
His chiseled features were cold and sharp, with a high nose bridge, thick eyebrows like swords, and distinct facial features. His handsome and three-dimensional appearance could not be concealed by his buzz cut. His deep eyes were like a vast universe, reflecting a subtle cold light that was captivating.
At this moment, his thin, crimson lips were pressed into a nonchalant curve, carrying a hint of coldness.
He was wearing a black shirt with the cuffs rolled up to his elbows, revealing well-defined, muscular lines, and his long, powerful legs were hidden under black trousers.
A robust and strong physique, an arrogant soul, all shrouded in darkness.
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