Xiao Cunyu looked very hungry and had never seen the world. His cautious look made Lian Shi feel a little soft-hearted.
She thought carefully. "I...did hear from my father that there's an aunt in the family who we've lost contact with...What's your name? How old are you?"
"My name is Xiao Xiaohu. I'm seventeen years old. This year is a bad year and life at home is not easy. My grandmother asked me to come out to make a living and come to you for help..." Xiao Cunyu looked serious and was very into the role.
Lian nodded without any doubt.
After all, she doesn't have many relatives on her mother's side, and even fewer know the whereabouts of her great aunt's family. Now that they have come to her door, she can't just ignore them.
Lian immediately asked someone to prepare meals.
While waiting, Xiao Cunyu asked awkwardly, "I heard people say that my cousin is living a life of luxury. Seeing her today, it's true. She even has servants to serve her. She also said that my brother-in-law is incredibly caring towards you, letting you do whatever you want and even spending money on you. It's really wonderful! If my uncle were still alive, he would definitely be very pleased."
Xiao Cunyu showed an envious look.
But when Lian heard this, the smile on her face became a little stiff.
Xiao Cunyu had been looking at her and saw her reaction clearly at this moment, and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.
Lian Jing, on the other hand, didn't notice anything wrong at this time.
"Yes, he treats me well and provides me with the best food, drink and other necessities." Lian said.
Xiao Cunyu had seen so many living and dead people that he could still tell the truth from the lies. Lian's face seemed calm, but her eyes seemed somewhat helpless, and the curve of her lips also carried a bit of bitterness. This was probably not that simple.
The two chatted for a while, and Lian asked Xiao Cunyu who else was in her family. Xiao Cunyu told her one by one. The more she talked, the more convinced Lian became of Xiao Cunyu's identity, and there was more love in her eyes when she looked at her.
"My children are all grown up now. My son is about your age, and my daughter is twelve. I'll have them come over to meet you after school," Lian said. Then she asked, "What are your plans?"
"Plans? I... I'm penniless now, and I'm not familiar with the capital. I really..." Xiao Cunyu was ashamed. "Now I can only shamelessly ask my cousin to take me in. But I'm very hardworking. Just treat me as an errand boy, let me do some rough work at home, and give me food to eat!"
"How can that be? How about this, I'll go get a hundred taels of silver later, and you can take the silver and go back home." Lian was also very generous.
One hundred taels is a huge sum of money.
Xiao Cunyu quickly shook his head: "I can't take your money for nothing. Besides, this money... our family can't pay it back. I've decided to stay at my cousin's house first, and then go out and have a look. I heard that there is gold everywhere in the capital. As long as I work hard, I will definitely be able to earn money on my own."
Hearing this, Lian was a little surprised.
This child looks very honest, but I didn't expect that he is not a down-to-earth person.
I just came to the capital, but I was dazzled by its prosperity. I have no idea how many places there are to spend money in this capital, and yet I still have the audacity to say that I want to make money?
However, this cousin is the same age as her son. She thought that the child had never encountered any obstacles, so it was too naive. She should try it herself first.
So I didn't stop him.
"Okay, I'll arrange a guest room for you later. You can stay here first. But..." Lian changed the subject, "The old man is old and doesn't like to be disturbed. You...you should try not to get close to him, so as not to make him unhappy."
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