Chapter 139 Whose Heart Is Being Pierced?
Qin calmed down, her gaze falling on the green bracelet on Zhao Caiju's wrist, and she smiled contemptuously.
After saying that, she took the box from Zhao Caiju's hand, opened it to check, and confirmed that the amount of the silver notes was not a penny less before closing the box.
Looking at Zhao Caiju's complicated expression, she said calmly, "The second and third wives of the Su family didn't get much of a good thing. What good could you, who isn't even a legal wife, possibly get? The Su family is just taking advantage of your ignorance and fooling you. They're probably laughing behind your back as they see you overjoyed with these worthless things."
"My money can only be kept in my own hands. With money, everything is better. Don't you agree with me?"
After saying this, Qin smiled faintly, then turned and walked towards Qin Tianhai, and the father and daughter left together.
Zhao Caiju took several deep breaths before slowly coming back to her senses. She raised her hand and looked at the bright green bracelet on her wrist with suspicion. Was this really not jade?
She moved into the Su residence yesterday, and received a pile of gifts that night. The silver notes that Su Changsheng had promised were also delivered. She was overjoyed, and she and Li Qiufen were so happy that they couldn't sleep in the middle of the night.
I decided to come see Madam Qin today, and deliberately dressed up to provoke her, but unexpectedly, she was the one who was provoked in the end.
At this moment, Li Qiufen stormed into the room, her face full of anger. She said angrily, "Ju'er, the Su family is too much of a bully! The gold hairpin they gave me is fake. It's just gold-plated copper, with only a thin layer of gold on the outside. Once you cut it open, it's copper inside. It's not even worth a few taels of silver..."
Li Qiufen went to a jewelry shop to verify it, but the shopkeeper took it in his hand, weighed it, and said, "It's fake, the weight is wrong."
Li Qiufen had never touched gold in her life, so she had no idea how heavy gold was. Naturally, she didn't believe it and insisted that the shop was a shady business trying to extort her gold hairpin by claiming it was fake but actually secretly replacing it with a fake one.
The shop assistant was so angry with her that he immediately said he would cut it open to verify if it was real, and if it was fake, he would compensate her with an identical gold hairpin; if it was fake, she would have to pay one tael of silver for authentication.
Li Qiufen thought it was feasible and agreed.
As a result, the shop assistant took scissors and cut it open, and the gold and copper separated.
Now, Li Qiufen could see it herself without the waiter having to say anything.
The onlookers chuckled and said she must have been scammed.
Li Qiufen blushed and made up an excuse, gave one tael of silver for the appraisal fee, and immediately rushed to find Zhao Caiju.
"Mother, let's pretend we don't know anything about this. I'll figure something out later. These are fake now, but I'll make them replace them all with real ones!"
Zhao Caiju said through gritted teeth, "If Li Qiufen's gold hairpin is fake, then her jade bracelet is definitely fake too, not to mention her other jewelry, which is probably not worth much money."
They gave her unwanted clothes to wear, saying they'd never worn them before, humiliating her and making fun of her. She'll make them pay.
"Ju'er, what are you going to do?"
Li Qiufen asked with concern.
Zhao Caiju snorted coldly: "You'll find out when the time comes, Mother. Just wait and enjoy your good fortune."
Qin was right; this money is a good thing, and it's only reassuring to have it in your own hands.
"If you have a plan, I'll listen to you. Just tell me if you need anything, and I'll always be on your side."
Li Qiufen looked much better. Her daughter was smart and destined for a life of comfort, so she, as the mother, could just help out and enjoy the good life.
Looking at the table full of food, Zhao Caiju lost her appetite. She said, "Mom, take this back for Dad and my brother. I'll come again when we have the banquet in a few days."
Li Qiufen nodded; she now listens to Zhao Caiju in everything.
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Qin and Qin Tianhai returned home as soon as they left the city.
The workshop is already taking shape.
Because she needed to rush to make dried meat for Luo Qing, Qin decided not to go to the city to sell it for the next few days, and instead focus on making the dried meat.
After dinner, she and Qin Tianhai visited the homes of Qin clan members. Starting tomorrow, they will be working full-time.
The wage was fifty coins.
Everything went smoothly without any surprises, and Qin Yulin had just returned home.
"Father, Mother, I have confirmed the water source for the Su family's brewing."
Qin Yulin has been searching in the mountains for the past few days, but he is in high spirits.
Once the water source was identified, the next step was to destroy it.
"Big brother, take me to see it tomorrow."
Qin smiled at Qin Yulin and said.
Qin Yulin nodded: "Okay, it's too much trouble for me to do it alone. Let's wait another half month and figure out the route so we can start. Then our whole family can go."
Only when this matter is resolved as soon as possible can he finally feel at ease.
"You've worked hard these past few days. Take a hot bath and get a good night's sleep. We'll kill a chicken to nourish you tomorrow."
Qin Tianhai looked at the increasingly composed Qin Yulin and spoke gently.
Qin Yulin nodded with a smile.
They all returned to their rooms. Zhao took Qin Yulin's clothes and examined them, noting down the torn parts.
Qin returned to her room and lay in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep.
Her eyes were red, and her fragile emotions only became apparent when the night was deep and quiet.
I was having a hazy dream.
She heard a soft voice calling her: "Mother, Mother, open your eyes and look at me."
Qin Jin'an, standing next to Qin Shi, playfully reached out and pulled at her eyelids.
Qin opened her eyes and felt a warmth in her heart when she saw Qin Jin'an's rosy complexion. She gently hugged her daughter and said, "My darling, I missed you so much."
Qin Jin'an also felt like crying; Qi Yuanyou wasn't in his dream today.
She didn't know why she saw her mother.
But she happily snuggled close to Qin Shi; her mother's scent was so fragrant and warm.
"Mother, I miss you too. Wait for me, I'll be back soon."
Qin Jin'an whispered in Qin Shi's arms that she had now taken back what she had given to Old Man Su, Old Yang Shi, Su Changsheng, Liu Shi, Lian Shi, Su Jinbao, Su Jingui, and Su Yu'e. Only Su Changshui's share was still missing. And then there was what she had given to the person who had given the most, her scumbag father.
"My dear child, it's because Mommy is too weak that I can't protect you."
Qin felt a pang of heartache, her mind filled with Zhao Caiju's words.
Is her baby in pain? Is the baby hungry?
"Mom, don't cry. How about I come to see you in my dreams often from now on?"
Qin Jin'an was very anxious and reached out to wipe away Qin's tears.
Madam Qin nodded.
Qin Jin'an told Qin Shi that she had retrieved many of her belongings and made a new animal friend, a little green snake.
Qin's emotions gradually calmed down. She listened with a smile and told Qin Jin'an about the many things she had done.
When she woke up, Qin felt a little empty inside; she hadn't expected to have such a beautiful dream.
Her expression was resolute, and no one could see the slightest vulnerability in her when she pushed open the door.
The girls who came to work arrived early, and Qin Tianhai, Zhang Shi, and Zhao Shi were making arrangements.
Qin entered the kitchen, where Qin Yulin was eating noodles. She greeted him with a smile, "Little sister, come on over. Let's eat our noodles and then we'll leave. I've prepared all the provisions."
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