Chen Xiaoru took the copper coins, weighed them, and snorted coldly: "You have the nerve to show off these few copper coins? Chen Laizi, I'm telling you, you'd better behave yourself and don't let me catch you gambling again, otherwise..." She paused deliberately, her eyes becoming fierce, "Otherwise, I'll chop you up and feed you to the dogs!"
Chen Laizi was so frightened that he waved his hands quickly: "I won't dare to do it again! I won't dare to do it again! My daughter, I won't dare to do it again!"
"I don't think you'd dare!" Chen Xiaoru finally subsided and threw the copper coin back to Chen Laizi, "Here! This little money is not enough to fill the gaps between our teeth!"
Chen Laizi caught the coin in a panic, but he felt relieved and secretly glad that he had escaped danger.
Chen's mother watched from the side and couldn't help but sigh: "You are just spoiling him too much! Sooner or later, he will ruin this family!"
Chen Xiaoru curled her lips in disapproval: "Spend it all? Does he have that ability? Mom, don't worry, he can't turn the tables with me here!"
Mother Chen shook her head helplessly, knowing that although her daughter was harsh in her words, she still supported the family in her heart.
"By the way, my daughter, your braised chicken is really good. Take it to the town to sell it tomorrow. You will definitely get a good price!" Chen's mother changed the subject and didn't want to mention Chen Laizi anymore.
Chen Xiaoru nodded, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile: "Mom, although the braised chicken is good, we don't sell this"
When Chen's mother heard this, she frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "You're not selling braised chicken? Then what are you selling?"
"Selling pig intestines!" Chen Xiaoru said firmly, with confidence in her voice.
"What?!" Chen's mother and Chen Laizi exclaimed in unison, their voices rising an octave. Chen's mother put down her chopsticks and stared at Chen Xiaoru with wide eyes, as if she had heard some Arabian Nights fairy tale.
Chen Laizi even covered his nose exaggeratedly, his face full of disgust, his features twisted together: "Pig intestines? That stuff stinks like shit, who would eat it? Girl, are you crazy? No one wants this thing even if I give it away for free!"
Chen Xiaoru looked at Chen Laizi's funny expression and couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Dad, you're exaggerating. Pig intestines are smelly, but that's because they're not cleaned properly! As long as they're handled properly, they're even more fragrant than pork!"
Chen's mother was skeptical: "Is it really that delicious? I've never heard of edible pig intestines."
"Mom, just wait and see!" Chen Xiaoru said confidently, "This pig intestine, I guarantee, once you try it, you'll never forget it!" She paused, then added, "Besides, it's cheap, and our capital is low. Even if we can't sell it, we won't lose too much. What if it becomes a hit? Then we'll make a fortune!"
Chen Laizi listened, his eyes darting around. Although he still felt the idea was unreliable, he began to think about it. If it was really as profitable as his daughter said, wouldn't he have more money to gamble with in the future? Thinking of this, he rubbed his hands and chuckled, "Daughter, how about... we try a little first?"
Chen Xiaoru squinted at him, knowing full well what he was thinking. She snorted, "Testing the waters? Fine! Tomorrow morning, Daddy, go shopping with Zhou Si and bring back some extra pig intestines. If you have any pig trotters or large bones, bring them back too."
"My girl, this...this pig intestine can really be sold for money? That thing, no one wants it even if we give it away for free. We must not let it get away with it!" Chen Laizi was still a little worried. He rubbed his hands, with a tentative tone in his voice.
Chen Xiaoru smiled confidently, "Dad, don't worry! This pig intestine, others don't know how to handle it, so they think it's dirty and smelly. But in my hands, I guarantee it will become a hot commodity that everyone will scramble for!"
Chen's mother listened from the side. Although she was a little nervous, she couldn't help but say when she saw her daughter's confident look, "Xiao Ru, you have to be careful. Don't lose money later."
"Mom, just wait and see!" Chen Xiaoru picked up a piece of braised chicken with her chopsticks and handed it to her mother. "Try this. I saved it especially for you. When the pig intestines are ready tomorrow, I guarantee they'll be even better than this braised chicken!"
Chen Xiaoru coaxed Chen's mother into a state of great joy. She picked up the braised chicken, took a bite, and nodded repeatedly, "Mm, delicious, delicious! My daughter's cooking skills are getting better and better!"
Seeing this, Chen Laizi also came over and said with a lewd look on his face, "My daughter, then...then when we sell the pig intestines, can you buy some good wine for Dad?"
"Dad, this is easy to talk about," Chen Xiaoru swallowed a mouthful of chicken and glanced at Chen Laizi. "As long as you quit gambling, not only can you drink fine wine, but you can also choose any delicacies from the land and the sea!"
The family finished their dinner happily. After cleaning up and washing up, Chen Xiaoru lay down on the bed, thinking about selling pig intestines tomorrow.
Zhou Si lay beside her, saying nothing, just staring at her quietly. His deep eyes seemed to contain endless tenderness and... exploration?
Chen Xiaoru felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by him. She turned over, faced Zhou Si, and asked with a mixture of joking and seriousness, "Zhou Si, why are you staring at me like that? Are you... mesmerized by me?" She blinked, and her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings.
"Well, I'm fascinated by you." Zhou Si stared into Chen Xiaoru's eyes with a serious tone.
Ever since she kissed him during the day, Zhou Si has been feeling uneasy. He couldn't figure out why she kissed him. Was it out of love, or something else? Until now, he still hasn't come to his senses.
The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment. Chen Xiaoru actually saw a hint of love in Zhou Si's eyes, which made her feel puzzled.
Zhou Si's lips suddenly touched Chen Xiaoru's lips.
This sudden action made Chen Xiaoru's eyes widen. Her mind went blank. She stared at Zhou Si, who was so close to her. He had thick eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and those eyes... usually cold, but now filled with burning emotion.
What is...going on?
Chen Xiaoru felt her heartbeat almost jump out of her throat. This was her first kiss! Although she had traveled through time, this first kiss in this body was still there!
Zhou Si, this guy, usually so quiet, why did he suddenly... kiss me? Didn't he hate the original owner? Was he really, as he had just joked, bewitched by me?
But this is too fast! I've only been here a few days? Were people in ancient times so open-minded?
Chen Xiaoru's mind was in a mess, with all kinds of thoughts coming to her mind, making her completely unsure of how to react.
Zhou Si's kiss was light and gentle, with a hint of tentativeness, as if he was afraid of disturbing her. He only gently touched her lips and did not move further.
But even so, Chen Xiaoru still felt as if she had been acupunctured. Her whole body was stiff and she couldn't move. A strange feeling came from her lips, a tingling sensation that spread throughout her body like an electric current.
She could even feel Zhou Si's warm breath gently brushing her cheek, with a faint scent of soapberry.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
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