When the topic of the start of school came up, Lin Xiaocui's expression darkened. She was missing three important textbooks, and she heard there would be exams at the start of the semester. Without books to review, she was afraid she wouldn't do well.
However, the thought that even if Wang Xueqin didn't give her tuition, she would still have money to go to school filled her with pride.
Soon, September arrived, and the temperature cooled down considerably. Lu Wanqing was sensitive to the cold, so she wore an extra jacket in the chilly mornings and evenings.
Lin Ye still wore short sleeves, and sometimes when it got too hot while working, he would take them off and wear only a white vest underneath, revealing his muscular arms.
On this clear autumn day, with blue skies and white clouds in the early morning, Lu Wanqing stretched comfortably in the courtyard, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the tranquility of the morning.
Lin Ye was making breakfast, glancing at his wife every now and then with a smile on his lips.
Next door, Lin Xiaocui went to school with her schoolbag on her back, much to Wang Xiuqin's astonishment.
"That brat, could she have stolen my money to pay her tuition?" Wang Xiuqin became increasingly suspicious and secretly lifted the bed board—her new hiding place for money.
This completely shattered the tranquility...
"Damn it! I only had a little over a hundred yuan left, and it was all taken!"
"You can guard against anything day and night, but it's hard to guard against a thief within your own ranks. If I catch you, I'll skin you alive..."
Wang Xiuqin rolled on the ground, sulking!
Hearing the commotion, her best friend He Shujuan rushed over, feigning concern, but secretly feeling incredibly relieved.
Her own son was a good-for-nothing who married Zhou Ling, that jinx. She's been getting a lot of gossip and criticism lately, and she can't stand how frustrated she is.
"Xiuqin, don't be too sad. It's just a little money. It's better than my family's mess," He Shujuan said hesitantly.
Wang Xiuqin's mood improved considerably. At least Gou Dan wasn't like Er Lai, who was completely bewitched by a woman.
She had just gotten up and dusted herself off when she saw Gou Dan, looking guilty, peek out from inside the house, avoid her gaze, and run away.
Wang Xiuqin then belatedly realized that it was Gou Dan who had stolen the money.
Soon, a heartwarming scene of a mother and child chasing each other unfolded on the ridge of the field...
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