After breakfast, Liu Chunping took Liu Chuncheng out the door under the pretext of saving money and buying things. He first went to the Agricultural Bank of China to open three accounts, one for Liu Yi, one for Liu Chunhua and another for Liu Chuncheng.
He then added money to make a seal, requiring that the seal be seen before withdrawals could be made. The passbook holder was also happy to earn this money and readily agreed. Few people can save money these days, and with a total of 9,000 yuan deposited, he must be a major customer.
Then they went to meet up with Liu Yanran, who led the group straight to the mall. Liu Chuncheng thought she was going to buy something, but she went straight to the bicycle counter. The main reason was that Liu Yanran found out that this family had to walk everywhere. Although there was a bus, some places were not on the way, which was very inconvenient. It would be more convenient to have a bicycle for travel.
In fact, Liu Chuncheng's school is not far from his home, but because he has no transportation, or maybe he doesn't want to go home and face Wang Guihong, he doesn't come back often. However, there are two elderly people and a little Jun'an at home, so it is more convenient for him to come back.
Liu Yanran plans to buy a few more bicycles. Liu Chuncheng will use one for school, and Liu Chunsheng and Joanna will need two for going home. Because there are three children, it would be inconvenient without two bicycles.
Liu Chuncheng stopped her and explained the situation. Now a large number of educated youth have returned to the city, many of them are unemployed, there are many vagrants on the streets, and there are more thefts. If the family buys several new bicycles at once, it will be too conspicuous. The door will be broken into within three days. Liu Yanran thought about it and it made sense. By the time they left, the whole family would be old, weak, sick and disabled and would not be able to resist. It is better to have less trouble than more!
After listening to the advice and having a full meal, the group went to the flea market. Liu Yanran found three half-old bicycles and a tricycle. Because she bought a lot, she bargained for a while and finally got them for a total price of 350 yuan, which can be said to be a very cost-effective deal.
Then, the group headed towards a small private restaurant. It was busy, as it was lunchtime, and the place was bustling with people. Seeing the large group of Liu Yanran and her group, the owner warmly welcomed them. Because there were so many people, he even arranged a private room on the second floor for them, which had room for two tables, allowing them to sit separately: one for the adults and one for the children.
After entering the private room, the waiter handed over a menu. Liu Yanran flipped through it and was immediately captivated by the dishes. Without hesitation, she ordered spicy boiled fish, Maoxuewang (Chinese blood soup), stir-fried beans, garlic pork, chopped pepper fish head, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, mouth-watering chicken, and cold persimmon salad. These were all her favorite Sichuan dishes, and the thought of enjoying them immediately made her mouth water.
Soon, the dishes arrived one after another. First up was the spicy boiled fish, a dish that looked incredibly appetizing, covered in a layer of red chilies and exuding an alluring aroma. Liu Yanran eagerly picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth. The fish was incredibly tender and the spicy flavor instantly stimulated her taste buds, leaving her wanting more. Next came the Maoxuewang, a classic Sichuan dish made with duck blood, tripe, and luncheon meat. It was spicy yet flavorful, leaving a lasting impression. The stir-fried beans were perfectly stir-fried, with a dry texture that fully released their aroma. The garlic-mashed pork was a perfect blend of fat and lean meat, with a rich garlic flavor that melted in her mouth, a truly delicious dish.
The chopped pepper fish head is another favorite of Liu Yanran's. The fish is tender, and the flavor of the chopped peppers is incredibly appetizing. She gently plucks a piece of fish with her chopsticks, slowly savoring its unique, delicious flavor. The sweet and sour pork tenderloin is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a sweet and sour flavor. Each bite brings a sense of complete happiness. The mouth-watering chicken is juicy and tender, and the spicy, spicy flavor is appetizing. Liu Yanran devours it with gusto. Finally, there's the cold persimmon salad, a refreshing cold dish that adds a touch of freshness to the hearty dinner.
Everyone ate and chatted, the atmosphere was very harmonious. The children also enjoyed their meal very much, and each one was very happy. Although this meal was simple, it was full of family warmth and happiness.
Once the outsiders were gone, Liu Chuncheng couldn't wait to ask the question that had been weighing on his mind all morning. "Brother, I really can't live with that woman anymore. I have Jun'an, and that's enough for me. I don't plan to marry again. Being with her is really tormenting me." Then Liu Chuncheng told the story of how the Wang family had plotted against him, marrying him, and then drugging him to consummate his marriage with Wang Guihong. He hadn't expected that Jun'an would be born that same time. His heart softened after that, and he had been prepared to live a respectful life with her. But then the college entrance exam incident happened, chilling his heart. After returning to the city, her actions made him see her ugly face clearly.
Liu Chunping didn't know what his daughter was thinking. He just always believed in her judgment, so he signaled Liu Yanran to explain.
Liu Yanran smiled. "I just think a divorce would have been too easy for her. Now that we can't get a single cent back, that woman will only blame me. After all, there's no evidence she stole the money. But if we don't have evidence, we can fabricate it. And it can't just be for small amounts like this. I want to make their whole family pay for their mistakes."
Liu Yanran took a sip of tea and continued, "This woman is greedy and selfish, but that's precisely why she's so easy to manipulate. Initially, her family was after you for your city hukou, and now they're clinging to you because they saw my family's wealth and want to share in its good fortune. But if someone richer and more affluent takes a liking to her, do you think she'll change her mind?"
Liu Chuncheng nodded affirmatively. "She will." Liu Yanran's analysis made sense. Wang Guihong's refusal to divorce was primarily due to her desire for a city hukou and her desire to curry favor with the powerful.
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