As dawn broke, the boat was bustling with noise. The three members of the Ma family locked the door and went to the deck.
Ma Hehua excitedly told her mother, "Mom, last night I dreamed that we had an endless supply of big chicken legs! The aroma was so strong it filled my nose."
Ma Linghua looked at her daughter, shook her head helplessly, and said, "What else can you do besides eat?"
Ma Hehua retorted confidently, "Feeding the chickens and ducks!"
Ma Linghua was speechless for a moment, while Ma Lihua, who was standing next to her, was drawn to the sound of a "pfft".
Just then, a burst of laughter came from the side.
Ma Lihua looked up and saw a woman wearing a Western-style dress with wavy hair.
She was also wearing a pair of white leather shoes, which looked very stylish.
Ma Hehua immediately turned around, stared intently at her, and asked rudely, "What are you laughing at?"
The woman raised her chin and said with a look of disdain, "Hmph! Look at your poor, stingy appearance. You spent your whole life savings on a boat trip, didn't you? Want a chicken leg? Shine my shoes and I'll give you a chicken leg."
Upon hearing this, Ma Hehua was instantly enraged. She put her hands on her hips and retorted loudly, "Oh my! Look at you, you're as short as a gourd. You're so proud of yourself for using the people's hard-earned money to pull this stunt? Look at your stupid face. If you eat your chicken leg, I'm afraid it will shorten my lifespan."
Ma Hehua's voice was particularly loud on the deck, attracting the attention of those around her.
The woman's face turned pale and then red as Ma Hehua berated her, but she didn't know how to refute her.
Ma Hehua has always been known for her sharp tongue; most people can't out-argue her. Those who have beaten her in the past have all been defeated and humbled by her.
At that moment, she stood there, exuding a fierce aura, like a spirited little lion.
The stylishly dressed woman, under Ma Hehua's angry glare, turned and slunk away.
Those around who witnessed the scene sighed inwardly, thinking that beautiful women are indeed ruthless.
There is no mess hall on this ship; everyone must bring their own food. It will take at least three days to reach the capital, and at most five days. If you don't bring enough food, you'll have to go hungry.
Wolf's gaze was fixed on the woman in the Western-style dress. A red glint flashed in his eyes, and his sinister face was hidden in the crowd, sending chills down one's spine.
With her sharp eyes, Ma Lihua immediately noticed the wolf's unusual behavior. She frowned and sighed inwardly, realizing that this man had not escaped his fate.
There would have been no problem if we hadn't opened the box, but now we've been harmed by the painted ghost.
"Grandma, the ghost painter has taken a liking to that woman."
Ma Lihua whispered to Ma Linghua.
Ma Linghua didn't care at all, saying, "So what if they like it? It's none of our business."
Ma Linghua never meddled in other people's business; in her opinion, that woman deserved to die.
The world is a cycle of cause and effect. That woman was clearly no good person. She must have done a lot of evil deeds. With so much karma, it would be difficult for her not to die.
Ma Lihua looked in the direction of the wolf, a hint of curiosity in her heart.
She didn't know what kind of disaster this painting ghost would bring, but she knew that once she was entangled with it, it would be difficult to escape.
The woman in the dress, completely unaware that she had been targeted by the ghost, continued to strut arrogantly across the deck, as if the whole world was at her feet.
Ma Lihua withdrew her gaze and decided to stop thinking about these things.
After all, everyone on this ship has their own destiny; whether they live or die is none of her business.
"Xiao Qiao, what's wrong?" The man looked at the woman in front of him, Gao Xiao Qiao, who was wearing a Western-style dress and had wavy hair, with concern.
Her eyebrows were raised in anger, her face contorted with rage.
Upon hearing this, Gao Xiaoqiao became even more furious. "What else could it be? How dare three uncouth peasant women insult me?"
Her delicate face flushed with anger, and her brightly colored lips trembled slightly.
Gao Xiaoqiao had been pampered since childhood and had never suffered such treatment before.
In her world, she was always a superior being, and ordinary people were nothing more than ants in her eyes.
She could not swallow this insult, which had been publicly humiliated by three peasant women.
The man looked at her angry expression, a slight smile playing on his lips, a sly glint in his eyes.
He said gently, "Don't be angry. Leave this to me. I'll help you get revenge."
The man's name was Wang Mingshu. He was wearing a sharp suit and his hair was neatly combed.
He was handsome and had an extraordinary air about him; he was the young master of the Wang family in the capital.
Wang Mingshu had always been interested in Gao Xiaoqiao, and now that he had this opportunity to show his interest, he naturally wouldn't let it pass.
"Brother Mingshu, I knew you were the best."
A smile appeared on Gao Xiaoqiao's face, a smile as beautiful and charming as a blooming flower.
"After we return to Beijing, I will ask my father to cooperate with your Wang family."
Gao Xiaoqiao knew that her father held a very important position in the capital, and that he would definitely agree to cooperate with the Wang family if she asked.
It was precisely because of this that Wang Mingshu went to great lengths to please her.
"Alright! Xiao Qiao, don't be angry. Go back to your room and get some rest. When you wake up, they can do whatever you ask them to do!"
Wang Mingshu's tone was full of doting affection.
Hearing this, Gao Xiaoqiao felt much better. She raised her chin slightly, like a proud peacock.
"Hmph, those three peasant women, just you wait and see!"
After saying that, Gao Xiaoqiao hummed a little tune, swayed her slender waist, and went back to her room on the second floor.
After Gao Xiaoqiao left, Wang Mingshu's face gradually darkened.
He was plotting how to teach those three peasant women (the three members of the Ma family) a lesson, so that he could please Gao Xiaoqiao and gain more benefits for himself.
He knew that he couldn't be too blatant on the boat, or it would cause unnecessary trouble, but he would never let this opportunity pass and he was determined to make those three peasant women pay the price.
After returning to her room, Gao Xiaoqiao sat on the soft bed, still feeling indignant.
She imagined the three peasant women kneeling before her, begging for mercy, and a smug smile crept onto her lips.
She opened the window, letting the gentle breeze caress her face.
Outside the window, sunlight spills onto the shimmering sea, creating a breathtaking scene.
But Gao Xiaoqiao had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery; her mind was entirely focused on how to take revenge on the three peasant women.
After a while, Gao Xiaoqiao's mood gradually calmed down. She began to think about her plans after returning to Beijing. She wanted to get her father to cooperate with the Wang family as soon as possible, and at the same time, she wanted to let those three peasant women know the consequences of offending her.
She believed that with Wang Mingshu around, everything would proceed according to her plan.
Meanwhile, Wang Mingshu was also secretly plotting a conspiracy, waiting for the right opportunity to arrive.
Outside the window, Wolf, like a giant spider, crouched silently beneath the open window of Gao Xiaoqiao.
His body was extremely contorted, his limbs bent at bizarre angles, as if they had no bones.
The sunlight shone on him, casting a somber shadow.
His eyes flashed with an eerie red light as he stared intently at Gao Xiaoqiao inside the window.
Its appearance was like that of a demon crawling out of the darkness, ready to pounce on its unsuspecting prey at any moment, sending chills down one's spine.
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