An actor's roles may change, but his handwriting is hard to alter. When Uncle Jiu saw it, he would almost certainly mistake it for his own drawing, yet he had no recollection of having it given to Liao Yuewei.
They are more interested in what Liao Yuewei talks about, and even because of this slight doubt and curiosity, they are willing to personally verify the truth.
Liao Yuewei took it, pursed her lips, half-embraced Cheng Shuang's shoulder, and gave her a silent hug.
This was originally my own business, but it ended up causing the young girl to worry and exert herself. An indescribable emotion welled up inside me, the most important thing being the feeling of helplessness of being all alone, which began to quietly retreat from the depths of my heart.
She is fearless in her quest for adventure, but she must say that having companions to rely on and support each other is truly wonderful!
The two chatted and laughed, and as the tea server poured a second pot of tea, someone waved and shouted the name Long Shuang.
Cheng Shuang looked out the window and saw A Fang and A Hao riding bicycles, pushing and shoving each other and laughing. A Fang said something to A Hao, then waved to the second floor, pointed in other directions, said hello, and turned to leave, leaving A Hao alone, scratching his head and looking at Liao Yuewei with a silly and cute smile.
His gaze was so focused that there was absolutely no room for anyone else.
Cheng Shuang silently picked up the tea. Hmm, it smelled like dog food (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection).
Liao Yuewei glanced at Cheng Shuang and couldn't help but rub the little adult's head. Her expression said it all; she was disgusted by Ahao's mushy gesture.
Pursuits are like that; they can't withstand obstacles. Even a good suitor can't withstand repeated sabotage from those around him. Only Liao Yuewei can judge Ah Hao's character. Of course, if this person truly has warped values, Cheng Shuang, as a friend and family member, naturally has an obligation to advise him. If Ah Hao's character is fine, she will neither interfere nor try to match them up; letting the two parties involved handle it is the best option.
Nobody is a baby that's been suckled; only the feet know whether something is suitable or not.
Besides, Sister Yuewei wants to live here for twenty or thirty years, and she doesn't really have a faith that she'd dedicate her life to. It's nice to have someone who cares about her and makes things lively.
Liao Yuewei never expected that the young girl could think so much in such a short time. Seeing that Cheng Shuang didn't object, she smiled and replied, "If you have time, let's chat?"
Ah-hao nodded decisively, took a few steps up to the second floor, and his once handsome face was now covered in wrinkles from smiling.
Cheng Shuang turned her head away, unable to bear the sight, and silently drank her fill of water. It was pure water; Liao Yuewei had specially instructed the tea server to bring her a pot of water to quench her thirst.
As dusk fell, Ah-hao, who had been rambling on and on in front of Liao Yuewei, suddenly snapped out of his reverie and asked the girl with a smile, "Hey, why are you so quiet? I haven't heard you say a word all day! Hahaha, was the dessert too delicious?"
Cheng Shuang's lips curled into a wicked smile, both mischievous and adorable. "I see you're too busy talking and must be tired, so I'll give you a rest!"
Liao Yuewei couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Even the thick-skinned Ah-hao silently pulled down his bamboo melon-shaped hat to cover his face, a blush spreading from his forehead to his neck.
"They're actually quite cute!"
Cheng Shuang, with her sharp ears, heard Liao Yuewei say this and immediately smiled silently. Since the two of them had feelings for each other, and at least Sister Yuewei didn't dislike them, she wouldn't stay and be a third wheel.
The little girl stretched and stood up. "You guys chat! I want to go find Brother Fang to play."
Liao Yuewei knew exactly what she was thinking. She wanted to start with Uncle Jiu, and it would be best to have someone Uncle Jiu trusted speak on her behalf. Ah Hao was a good choice.
After thinking for a moment, she didn't say anything, but pulled Cheng Shuang aside and put two gems the size of a baby's fist into her hand, "That's enough to delay things!"
Since the captain of the guards dug out the vampire because of the gem, he might temporarily suppress his greed for the gem. If he has even the slightest bit of brotherly affection for Cheng Shuang, he would be willing to do the work on the surface.
As long as we stall until Uncle Nine arrives, no matter what he thinks, this matter can be resolved.
As for the idea of murder for money, it's not that the guard captain wouldn't dare, but rather that if the girl were truly angered, who knows who might end up in trouble.
Cheng Shuang accepted it, secretly giving a thumbs up; such a large gemstone was quite rare.
No need to ask where it came from; it was a bargain found in the Land of Death.
Ah-hao was overjoyed to see that Liao Yue-wei was willing to stay. The young man, who had been talking eloquently all afternoon, suddenly became somewhat awkward and began to fidget.
Before closing the door, Cheng Shuang glanced back at Liao Yuewei's expression.
Her eyebrows relaxed gently, and she seemed to say a few teasing words, which made Ah Hao laugh even more foolishly.
Clearly, Liao Yuewei's feelings for Ahao were not merely about using him. Moreover, given her experience, persuading someone is not easy, so there's no need for her to use him!
The young girl chuckled and left the teahouse, fully aware of what was going on.
To Cheng Shuang's surprise, she wandered around the small town for a while but still couldn't run into A Fang. Just as she was about to give up, she noticed a row of bicycles parked in front of a brightly lit shop, one of which looked quite like A Fang's bicycle.
The young girl stopped and lingered for a while, intending to wait for A-Fang to come out. However, a gaze full of scrutiny and calculation suddenly became fixed on her.
Cheng Shuang lowered her eyes, instinctively wanting to leave.
As a result, a plump woman walked out of the door. She swung her handkerchief around and cleverly blocked Cheng Shuang's way. As she spoke, her makeup fell off with a plop. "Whose little girl is this? What a delicate face!"
Cheng Shuang smiled politely, realizing that she seemed to have come to the wrong place.
Before she could change direction, the woman stepped aside and stretched out her hand, abruptly blocking her way, and continued tentatively, "Young lady, you look unfamiliar! You're not from our town, are you? Are you here to visit relatives?"
The little girl's smile faded, and she remained silent.
The woman covered her mouth exaggeratedly and laughed, "Could she be mute?" She immediately grabbed Cheng Shuang's hand, her chubby fingers holding it tightly like an iron pickaxe, making it hard to let go. "Oh my, little girl's skin is so smooth, much smoother than the ones in my building... Oh my, look at me, why say so much? Come on, Mommy likes such a pretty little girl like you. Come in with Mommy, Mommy will treat you to a meal!"
Cheng Shuang had seen a similar scene in a TV series, except this woman's deception was far more sophisticated. Before discovering her background, the woman simply offered to treat her to a meal. If any family members with connections came looking for her, she could use her kind heart as an excuse; if no one did, well…
Cheng Shuang didn't consider herself a child who was only a few years old and didn't understand anything. How could such a flawed deception possibly fool her into willingly entering a place that a little girl shouldn't be in?
The little girl gathered her strength and shouted, "Brother Fang, help! There's a kidnapper!"
The bustling streets suddenly fell silent.
Ah Fang may not have much authority, but Uncle Jiu has a lot of influence in the nearby villages and towns. This woman would have to think twice before she tries anything bad. Even if Ah Fang can't scare her, Xiong Baobao is no pushover either.
Of course, if the situation could be resolved peacefully, Cheng Shuang was unwilling to disrupt the tranquility of the town.
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