A few days later, Lu Siqiao called Aunt Ma to find out what was going on.
"Qiaowa, you were right, the Li family is here again. The old lady even brought soup to visit the sick, and she secretly went to ask the doctor how much the surgery cost and how much more would be needed afterward, etc."
“I overheard her conversation with her son on the stairs. Apparently, her second son was getting married. Besides spending 100,000 yuan on the wedding house, I heard that the bride's family also wanted three gold pieces and a dowry of 20,000 yuan. That's why the old lady set her sights on her eldest daughter-in-law.”
Aunt Ma's voice carried a hint of coldness: "Qiaowa, I think Zhou Meizi is a bit indecisive. The doctor said today that Zhou Meizi is recovering very well and can be discharged in a few days. The old lady wants to take her home to take care of her, but then she'll just swindle all the money from her."
Lu Siqiao nodded: "Aunt Ma, I understand. I will discuss it with Li Rou. Please don't let Aunt Zhou go with her."
Aunt Ma readily agreed.
During the meal, Lu Siqiao revealed that the Li family had tried to curry favor with Zhou Yuemei to get money from her.
"Arou, you mustn't give in." Mo Yan said indistinctly with her mouth full of meatballs, "The Li family has no good intentions. When they have money, they treat you like a king, but once they've swindled all your money, they'll kick you and your mother out of the house."
Li Rou was somewhat uneasy and looked up at Lu Siqiao: "Qiaowa, what do you think I should do? My mother is soft-hearted and has been suppressed by my grandmother for many years. I'm afraid she won't be able to handle it if my grandmother coaxes her a little.
"Who has the money?" Lu Siqiao asked.
After learning that the bank card was in Li Rou's hands, she smiled slyly: "Then you spend all the money, and the Li family will see that they can't get anything, so they will naturally leave empty-handed."
“I need to spend the money. That 100,000 yuan is for my mother’s medical treatment. I can’t touch it,” Li Rou said with difficulty.
Lu Siqiao laughed and said, "Keeping money will only attract covetous eyes. It's better to let money make money and preserve its value."
Under the gazes of Li Rou and Mo Yan, she uttered two words softly: "Buy a house."
"Buy a house?" Li Rou was even more confused. "It's just my mother and me. We don't have much money right now. If we buy a house, there will be very little left. It's not feasible." The mother and daughter are still renting a place outside. If it weren't for her father's death, they wouldn't even dare to think about buying a house.
“Fool, after you buy the house, rent it out. That way, your mother can stay at home to recuperate and have some income every month.”
“In the 1980s, houses only cost a little over a thousand yuan per square meter. Now, houses a little further away only cost two or three thousand yuan. The closer to the city center, the more expensive the houses are, sometimes even as high as seven or eight thousand yuan per square meter. Prices are constantly rising, and in the future they may rise to over ten thousand yuan per square meter,” Lu Siqiao said relentlessly.
Li Rou was shocked.
Mo Yan remembered what her father had told her, telling her to learn from Lu Siqiao, and mentioning that she had started buying property five years ago.
"Qiaowa, tell me honestly, how much has the house you bought appreciated?" she asked excitedly.
Lu Siqiao thought for a moment and said calmly, "A house that was over 100 square meters five years ago is now worth more than 200,000 yuan."
Two hundred thousand!
Mo Yan and Li Rou's gazes became intense.
"I want to buy a house too!" Mo Yan blurted out. "When I grow up, I'll retire early and become a landlady, traveling around the world."
Lu Siqiao quickly made a shushing gesture, afraid that others would say they were crazy.
Li Rou also became agitated and whispered, "I... I also want to buy a house. But what if my mom doesn't agree?"
"So, we need to plan this carefully." Lu Siqiao couldn't let Aunt Zhou know, so she decided to focus on the medical expenses.
The hospital charges are all documented with receipts, and the Li family will understand once they ask.
"After we pick your mother up from the hospital tomorrow, we'll say you broke an antique and spent all the money." Lu Siqiao hardened her heart and suddenly looked at Mo Yan.
Mo Yan looked completely bewildered: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Mo Yan, this is where we need you to step up. You're perfect for the role of a spoiled rich heiress." Lu Siqiao put her arm around her shoulder, giving her a tone of affirmation.
Mo Yan's face fell, and she blurted out, "You brat, I haven't been a bad woman for many years."
Li Rou blushed and said to her, "Mo Yan, I will explain everything to my mother after I get rid of the Li family."
Mo Yan wanted to cry but had no tears.
The three girls were discussing tomorrow's performance when they heard laughter and merriment coming from ahead.
A man was bullied by three men. The bullies poured their drinks into the man's food and then forced his head into the food.
Mo Yan recognized the boy who had been bullied and exclaimed, "That's the boy who helped us yesterday!"
Lu Siqiao, however, turned her gaze to Fang Ziru, who was sitting opposite the boy.
It's said that Fang Ziru has excellent grades, ranking among the top students, but I never expected that he would like to bully others.
Lu Siqiao had no intention of making a move.
But Mo Yan's righteous nature kicked in again. She quickly walked up to Fu Libai, handed him a handkerchief, and then turned to scold Fang Ziru: "How can you do this? You're bullying the weak with the many of you. That's too much."
Helpless, Lu Siqiao also went over.
Fang Ziru pushed up his glasses, a cold smile creeping onto his lips, and greeted her, "What a coincidence, cousin."
"Hmm, what a coincidence." Lu Siqiao came to Mo Yan's side and said calmly.
"Fu Libai, do you know my cousin?" Fang Ziru turned to ask Fu Libai.
Fu Libai glanced at Lu Siqiao and shook his head: "I don't know her."
Fang Ziru shrugged at Lu Siqiao: "They don't know you. We're just playing a game, as long as everyone's having fun, it's harmless."
"You call this a game? Who do you think you are?" Mo Yan said righteously. "Now, he's not playing with you anymore. Hey, let's go." She wanted to take Fu Libai away.
Fu Libai shook his head: "Yes, we're just playing a game. I don't know you."
Mo Yan was furious that this person had masochistic tendencies and said, "Fine, do as you please."
She pulled Lu Siqiao back to her seat.
Seeing her huffing and puffing, Lu Siqiao chuckled and said, "You're the one who insisted on helping others. Now that they don't need help anymore, why are you making such a face?"
"I was blind; he deserves to be bullied," Mo Yan complained.
As Lu Siqiao and the others were leaving after their meal, Fang Ziru called out to her with a knowing smile: "Cousin, I heard that my eldest cousin asked you to buy medicine, a whole hundred million worth of potion. Do you know any miracle doctors with such abilities? Why don't you let him take a look at me too?"
"Has Ziru lost his mind and wants to see a miracle doctor?" Lu Siqiao said sarcastically. "Fine, I wonder if you're worth a hundred million in the eyes of the second wife's family?"
"Give me a hundred million first, then come and see the miracle doctor."
Lu Siqiao led her men away, leaving behind a harsh threat.
Fang Ziru's smile vanished. He turned around, stared at Fu Libai, and said with a sinister expression, "You know what to do now?"
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