Xia Qingqing heard Xia Cheng and Xia Cai roll their eyes and said, "Yeah. Grandma, I understand." Everyone's attention was on the food and no one noticed Xia Qingqing's eyes roll. Xia Jin smiled and said, "Xia Qingqing is such a selfish person, but she has made it. It's good that she doesn't think it's embarrassing for you to just kick you out. She still takes care of you."
Xia Jin thought of her past life, when Xia Qingqing saved a general's grandson with a spiritual spring and quickly became a guest of honor. After gaining power in the capital, she abused her position to bully others, stealing their achievements and suppressing those who dissented in school. She always caused trouble for anyone who was prettier than her.
Xia Jin remembered that Xia Cheng had committed a crime and raped a little girl. The Xia family went to the capital to beg her, but they were not even allowed in. Xia Qingqing said lightly that she didn't know him, and the Xia family was driven out.
Xia Jin finished most of the food on the table, put down his chopsticks, said he was full, and went back to his room, leaving the Xia family with a rage. Old Mrs. Xia said, "Jianguo, we must not keep this damn girl. As soon as she turns eighteen, kick her out. I want to see how miserable she will be after she leaves our family."
Xia Qingqing said, "My sister is still young. How can she live on her own? Let's forget it. Daddy will talk to her and she will understand."
Grandma Xia said, "Qingqing, you don't have to feel sorry for her. She brought this upon herself. Even if she becomes a beggar, our family won't allow her to come back." When Xia Qingqing heard this, a smile flashed across her eyes.
Xia Jin entered the space at night and filled two baskets with ripe vegetables to sell outside the next day. Xia Jin found that the things in the space would not get old if they were not picked, and would always remain ripe.
The next morning, Xia Jin woke up and saw her mother cooking in the kitchen. She walked over and saw that her mother had only cooked for seven people and said, "Mom, I don't have any money to eat. Please give me some."
Mother Xia said: "Aren't you very powerful? You still ask me for money, but I don't have any."
When Grandma Xia heard Xia Jin asking for money, she said to Xia's mother, "If you dare to give her money, you will get out with her."
Mother Xia said, "Mom, I don't have any."
Grandma Xia said, "It's best if you don't have any. What's the point of eating, you little girl? It's a waste." Then she came over and dragged Xia Jin out the door. Xia Jin was dragged out by her force.
Xia Jin fell to the ground under the old lady's force. She got up and cried loudly, "Grandma, I know I was wrong. Please don't deny me food. From now on, I will wash the clothes at home and cook the meals. Everything is mine. Please let me eat."
"Mrs. Xia, your family doesn't give people food to eat."
"I hear you guys scolding Xia Jin all day long. I thought something was wrong with that little girl. She's so capable, yet you don't give her any food to eat."
"Oh my god, isn't this abuse? Even Old Man Xia allowed it."
"You keep saying that Old Man Xia is good, but if he was really good, why would he marry Old Lady Xia?"
The most gossipy person in the entire family compound had come. Xia Jin dared to say that within an hour, the entire family compound would be filled with rumors of "the Xia family abused their stepdaughter, treating her like a servant and not even giving her food."
Old Lady Xia scolded, "What are you talking about, you little bitch? Didn't you have dinner last night?"
Xia Jin pretended to be scared and said, "Grandma, I was wrong, but you didn't give me any food all day yesterday, and I only ate so much last night."
"It seems like this isn't the first time."
"You're not afraid of retribution for treating people like this."
Xia Jin trembled and said, "Grandma, I really only need ten cents to buy a steamed bun. Please."
"Oh, the three workers of the Xia family earn so much a month, and they are kicked out of the house if they ask for a dime."
"If you ask me, the Xia family shouldn't have close ties."
"Yeah, what he did, if it gets out, it will bring shame to our furniture factory."
"The five dollars from Jianguo's wife is for your daughter. Didn't I tell you before? Your mother is confused and you are confused too to treat your own daughter like this." Grandpa Xia's powerful voice came from the living room.
Old Lady Xia shouted, "You can't give it to me. This is all our family's money. How can we give it to this little bitch?"
Old Master Xia said, "Jianguo, why don't you bring your mother in? I'm sorry, the old woman made a fool of herself. She was just anxious for money."
"Mr. Xia is still sensible."
"Yeah, how do you find such a wife?"
Mother Xia took out five yuan from the house, handed it to Xia Jin and said, "Here's the money, save some money."
Xia Jin said, "I understand."
Seeing that the excitement was over, the people around them left one after another, rushing back home to buy groceries and cook. Xia Jin took the money and left without paying any attention to the Xia family. She found a vegetable market far from home and went to West Street.
When Xia Jin walked onto the street, he saw a section of the road on the right that was filled with various vegetables. Xia Jin walked over and picked a cabbage. After paying, he casually asked, "Uncle, is there anyone in charge of your stall here?"
The uncle said with a smile: "No one cares. Just clean up the area around you after buying. Anyone who wants to put it up can do so."
Xia Jin took the cabbage, said thank you and left. Xia Jin walked to a place where no one was around, took out the backpack, walked to the end of the stall, put the things away, and arranged the dishes he had prepared one by one.
Just as Xia Jin finished cleaning up, someone came to ask, "Little girl, how much are you selling these vegetables?"
Xia Jin said, "I was in a hurry to leave today and didn't bring a scale. Everything is sold in bundles. The rapeseed and spinach are 1 cent a bundle, and tomatoes are 1 cent each."
The man said, "Little girl, tomatoes are a little expensive at one cent each."
Xia Jin said, "Auntie, pick one up and shake it. This tomato weighs over a pound, so it's not expensive."
The aunt said, "Okay, since you're a little girl and it's not easy for you, give me a bunch too. Three tomatoes, please."
Xia Jin said, "Okay, the tomatoes in my house are really sweet, and don't worry, these vegetables are all fresh and delicious."
The aunt said: "Okay, if it tastes good, I will buy it again. Here is the money."
Xia Jin took the money and said, "Have a nice day." Maybe Xia Jin's dishes looked much better than those in the surrounding areas, and they looked fresh at first glance, and the prices were reasonable, so they were sold out very quickly. Xia Jin packed up and left with his backpack.
After packing up, I rushed to school and bought a bun for breakfast on the way. Fortunately, I arrived at the campus before the bell rang.
After Xia Jin sat down, Chen Xin asked with concern, "Why didn't you come to class yesterday?"
Xia Jin said, "I took a leave yesterday because I was not feeling well."
Chen Xin said, "Are you still feeling unwell now? I thought Xia Qingqing bullied you yesterday."
Xia Jin said, "It's okay, don't worry, Xia Qingqing can't bully me."
Chen Xin said, "That's good."
During class, the teacher said, "We have exams tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Everyone should prepare and review carefully."
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