“I’m willing,” Qiao Lian’er said confidently, “as long as you act like you’re listening to him.”
She knew Song Ruier very well; she would stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and what did a little kindness or grudge matter to her?
He wouldn't refuse as long as the children could use it.
"But you must remember one thing: following him will only bring you harm. He will sacrifice you first in any danger. If you follow me, you will get something for nothing and I will keep you safe."
The children nodded in agreement.
After the boys left, Qiao Lian'er couldn't help but think that Song Rui'er was full of bad ideas and schemes. At such a young age, he already knew how to use people. His intelligence was definitely above that of his peers, but he just didn't follow the right path.
I wonder what kind of person I'll become when I grow up.
Everyone in the family went down to the river, and Grandpa and Grandma went to find pig feed, so the task of cooking fell to Qiao Lian'er.
Before coming here, Qiao Lian'er always cooked for herself after get off work, preferring to spend more time rather than eat takeout. She has become quite adept at cooking.
Since she's the one cooking, let's make some dishes that the family hasn't tried before.
As the sun slid westward, the world began to take on the orange hues of dusk, and the busy people on the river were bathed in a hazy glow.
Smoke began to rise from every household, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Occasionally, bursts of laughter drifted from the river, making one feel that the world was at peace.
After causing a scene at the Shen family home, Shen Liang did not go to town.
Firstly, he feared retaliation from the Shi family. If Old Master Shi truly couldn't tolerate him anymore and sent people to confront him, the village had many people and could hold them off.
Secondly, he heard that the Qiao family had successfully completed their escort mission and become dedicated bodyguards for the escort agency, which meant they would have a stable and good income in the future.
He felt that the marriage with the Qiao family could be reconsidered.
This is not being a concubine, but being a wife.
So he was busy in the riverbed, glancing at Qiao Xi'er from time to time and giving her eager looks.
How could Qiao Xi'er not feel Shen Liang's burning gaze? She just pretended not to see it.
If she was disheartened before, she has now developed aversion.
After three months of being all lovey-dovey with Shi Murou, things have fallen through. Shen Liang doesn't seem sad or upset at all; instead, he's started thinking about her again.
This shows that his approach to Shi Murou was entirely calculated; such a person is truly terrifying.
When the sun had set behind the western mountains and disappeared from sight, the people who had been busy all day packed up their things and went home.
They carried large chunks of stone and scooped up huge baskets of soil, constantly wielding hoes to dig a path. It would be a lie to say they weren't tired; they were all exhausted, feeling as if their bones no longer belonged to them.
Those who had some complaints about Qiao Lian'er initially wanted to say a few words of complaint, but seeing that the Qiao family members were the most enthusiastic and did the most work, they shut up.
The Shen family walked ahead, and Shen Liang deliberately slowed his pace.
He watched helplessly as Qiao Xi'er walked past him without even glancing at him.
Shen Liang was a little disappointed, but then he realized that Qiao Xi'er was just angry with him.
Girls are easy to coax.
He quickened his pace and followed.
"Xi'er, you've done so much work today, aren't you tired?"
Qiao Xi'er seemed not to hear, but quickened her pace and arrived at her brother Dayong's side.
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