Lili doesn't often play with the village children because she prefers to go to the fields to look at the rice.
Therefore, compared to her older brothers who spent their days playing with the village children, Wang Hongfang assumed that Lili didn't like playing with them and naturally wouldn't dare to approach her to play.
"Um!"
Lili nodded, and seeing that Wang Hongfang was still a little shy, she took the initiative to say, "Sister Hongfang, are you full? Let's go play by the river!"
"Okay, okay!"
Hongfang was naturally delighted. She immediately took Lili's hand, called out to her mother, gave her some instructions, and left.
Seeing the two girls holding hands and acting like sisters, Shen Jiawen thought for a moment and decided not to interfere in their play.
Anyway, there are a lot of people today, and the river isn't far from here. Lili is always sensible, and Hongfang is a big seven-year-old girl, so nothing should happen.
With that in mind, Shen Jiawen felt reassured and went to find Shen Jiahao and Shen Jialu to help.
At the foot of the hill, in the woods next to the square, a tall, thin figure hid behind a large tree, anxiously waiting for someone.
The man was dressed in old clothes, as if he hadn't showered in a long time; his body was sticky and smelled of sweat.
Liu Dashi used the tree trunk to conceal himself, but his eyes couldn't help but fall on the beautiful and outstanding little girl in the crowd.
Remembering his mother's words that this little girl had ruined his marriage, Liu Dashi was filled with rage.
It wasn't that he particularly liked the Zhang family's daughter, nor that he desperately wanted to get married and have a wife.
But his mother said that the Zhang family dotes on their daughter and will definitely give her a dowry that is more generous than that of other families!
Once the Zhang family's daughter enters the Liu family, wouldn't her dowry be his? He could take his wife's dowry whenever he wanted.
As long as he had money, no matter how much, he would go to the gambling den to pay off part of it and then buy new debts. He had a feeling that as long as he gambled again, he would definitely be able to break even!
Madness and desire gradually welled up in Liu Dashi's eyes. He couldn't stand the sight of that delicate little dumpling. It was all her fault!
Adding to the words his own sister had said to him, Liu Dashi was now filled with rage, as if he would have already made a fortune in the gambling den long ago if it weren't for Lili.
"Dashi, Dashi?"
The voice he had been waiting for finally rang out, and Liu Dashi quickly poked a hand out from his hiding place: "Sister, I'm here!"
Who else could it be but Little Li who crept over following the sound?
Little Li cautiously approached him and discreetly handed him a cloth bag: "Go quickly, I just saw that little good-for-nothing go to the river alone with a girl. The Shen family are all busy with their own things, they shouldn't notice her for a while. Follow her to the river, and when the opportunity arises, there's some sleeping potion I bought at a high price on this cloth. When no one's around, just use it on her, and that little good-for-nothing will be at your mercy. A lucky star, huh? She's just a little jinx!"
Liu Dashi was filled with excitement. This girl named Lili was really beautiful. She was already so pretty at such a young age. What would she be like when she grew up?
It's sure to fetch a good price!
Liu Dashi frequented casinos and knew all sorts of people. He had long ago found a group of human traffickers in Liucheng who specialized in abducting pretty children and selling them to wealthy families.
The children included both boys and girls; as for why they were sold to wealthy families…
Hmph, some lucky ones naturally only end up as maids or servants, while the unlucky ones...
Liu Dashi chuckled and decided that it was none of his business.
Who told this little bitch to ruin his plans and make him lose money for no reason?
He will definitely get that money back!
Seeing Liu Dashi's wicked grin, Xiao Li felt a little uneasy. After all, if this was discovered, she would be an accomplice in child trafficking!
When Liu Dashi casually suggested that they sell the little money-losing item to make money, Xiao Li didn't immediately agree.
However, she really felt indignant about the Shen family.
Why is everyone siding with the Shen family?
They are all farmers who have spent their whole lives farming, so why is it that the Shen family can gain the favor of noble people?
Anyway, this little money-loser was picked up by the Shen family, and they've only been raising him for a few months.
Even if the Shen family dotes on her, she's still just a worthless little thing with no blood relation to them!
No one knew that Liu Dashi had returned; even his mother thought he was still in the city.
Besides, she was just a messenger and didn't do anything. It was Liu Dashi who did the fighting, so even if someone noticed something was wrong, they wouldn't be able to pinpoint her.
That little money-loser went to the riverbank alone. Now is the perfect opportunity. By the time the Shen family realizes she's missing, Liu Dashi will probably have already taken her to the city.
If we fall into their hands, will we still have a chance to escape?
Even if the magistrate of Liucheng wanted to help, he couldn't, because Liu Dashi said that the group of people were backed by the prefect of Nanlin County!
Thinking this way, Xiao Li felt much more at ease. She guessed that Lili had already reached the riverbank, and she couldn't stay any longer, lest someone notice something was wrong.
Little Li reminded him, "Be careful, don't let anyone find out. Once you have them, run away and hand them over to the traffickers!"
Liu Dashi responded with "uh-huhs" and "okay, okay, it'll definitely be fine!"
How could a grown man, who is not even three years old, possibly lose to a child?
As Ms. Li was about to leave, she glanced at the large mole on his left cheek and said, "Why don't you cover it with a handkerchief? Better safe than sorry. What if someone accidentally sees it and it leaves a mark on your face?"
Liu Dashi said nonchalantly, "What handkerchief do I have?"
Little Li rolled her eyes at him, casually tore a handkerchief from her clothes and gave it to him, saying irritably, "Take it, take it. You really should find a wife to keep you in check. Sell this little money-loser and use the money to pay off your gambling debts. And don't gamble anymore, do you hear me?"
"Okay, okay, I know!"
Little Li dared not say any more and quickly left.
Liu Dashi also quietly took the small path at the foot of the back mountain and went around to the river.
Hehe, silver, silver, here I come!
Lili was carefully led by Wang Hongfang to the riverbank. The two little girls took off their shoes and played in the water on the stone steps by the river.
July is the height of summer, and playing in the water is quite refreshing. The two little girls had a great time.
Especially for Pear, once she went into the water, many small fish swam leisurely over to play around her feet.
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