In ancient times, the prevailing belief was that parents were never wrong!
Her parents were raised with this kind of thinking from a young age, so where is the "decisiveness" of modern people?
Moreover, in their eyes, the Zhou family was bad, and there was no good among them.
But for her father, it wasn't like that.
Perhaps Zhou had taken good care of her father when he was young.
Perhaps Zhou also took care of her father day and night when he was sick.
...
There were moments of warmth, little by little.
Otherwise, how could people find it so hard to make the decision to give it up?
"Sigh, forget it. Anyway, Zhou Shi is nowhere to be found now, and she can't bother us anymore. Let's not mention her. When your father comes back later, no one is allowed to say a word about her."
Everyone readily agreed.
What the Chi family didn't know was that Zhou Shi truly could no longer disturb their lives.
Because of the Meng family's "care," Zhou was imprisoned and stayed with Li Lao Er. How could she possibly survive until her release?
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A few days later, the first snow finally fell.
Everyone huddled around the charcoal brazier at home, eating sunflower seeds and peanuts, chatting about everyday things. Although life was ordinary, it was warm and cozy.
"Do you think the scars on Si Lang's face have faded a lot?"
"Yes, that's right. Tangtang gave me the medicine."
"My little aunt is really amazing."
Silang cupped his face in his hands, genuinely happy and admiring his little aunt.
If it weren't for my aunt, my face would have remained ugly forever...
"Excuse me, is this Chi Yongcai's house?"
Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice rang out in the courtyard.
Old Man Chi immediately put on his clothes, carefully pushed open a crack in the door and went out, so as not to let the wind in.
"Oh, I am... ah, I am Boss Shang."
Old Man Chi squinted and looked at the person for a while before recognizing who it was.
It turned out to be the young businessman who bought the charcoal last time!
Shang Renqi rubbed his hands together and said enthusiastically, "Uncle, how about we discuss a charcoal business?"
After burning the charcoal for two days after returning home, he confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the batch!
It burns even longer and warmer than the red charcoal sold on the market!
This is our first sale!
If I succeed, I will no longer be unknown!
So Shang Renqi couldn't wait any longer and came despite the heavy snow.
Upon hearing this, Old Man Chi immediately broke into a big smile, every wrinkle on his face radiating excitement.
"Please come in quickly."
Old Man Chi immediately invited Shang Renqi into the east wing.
Upon seeing the guests arrive, Sister-in-law Chi immediately led a group of children to wait next door.
Chi Tang refused to leave, clinging to her mother's arms and insisting on listening.
"Alright, let her stay. Go and serve the guest a bowl of brown sugar eggs." Aunt Chi knew her daughter well.
He's obsessed with money!
He's just a little kid, but he insists on getting involved in adult matters.
However, my daughter is indeed no ordinary person, so let her stay.
"Why."
Sister-in-law Chi immediately went to the kitchen.
Shi Hongxing followed and asked, "Sister-in-law, who is this person? Judging from his carriage, he must be quite wealthy."
"I have no idea."
Sister-in-law Chi had never liked Shi Hongxing, so she never gave her a kind look.
Unwilling to give up, Shi Hongxing pressed on, adding a divisive remark: "Sister-in-law, how could you not know? You're the eldest sister-in-law. Mother tells even that little kid Chi Tang about things at home, so how could she not tell you?"
"Sister-in-law, you're not like me, you have to try, you..."
"Make way."
After serving the food, Sister-in-law Chi pushed Shi Hongxing aside and immediately went to the east room.
"What a load of rubbish."
Shi Hongxing straightened her clothes and smoothed her hair, feeling a little regretful that she didn't have two hairpins to make herself look more beautiful.
but……
Simple clothes and light makeup can better highlight one's beautiful face.
Shi Hongxing pulled a long strand of hair from her hair bun, letting it fall to one side of her face; she looked so pitiful.
He ran to the stove, gently rubbed a little bit of ash on his hand, and lightly touched it to his nose before swaying contentedly as he went to the east-facing room.
No sooner had the curtain been opened than Sister-in-law Chi, who was just coming out, shoved her out as well.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Shi Hongxing was extremely dissatisfied.
Sister-in-law Chi quietly approached the other person and whispered, "Do you think Chen Yi will bring someone to treat the Gu poison today?"
Shi Hongxing froze.
And then... he fled in panic.
Sister-in-law Chi shrugged listlessly.
Tsk tsk.
Is it really that stupid?
She thought she wasn't very smart, but she never expected that Shi Hongxing would be so stupid and easily fooled!
What Sister-in-law Chi didn't notice was that Shi Hongxing came out of her room a short while later and hurriedly left the courtyard...
*
"No need for you to see me off, sir. It's settled then. I'll send someone to pick it up in five days." Shang Renqi said with a smile as he got into the carriage.
The carriage left quickly.
Both families were very excited.
Old Man Li: "My dear in-law, I've got an idea. We can buy timber from the villagers! That way, we'll save ourselves the trouble, and the villagers will make money too, so they won't make things difficult for us."
This also saves me from worrying about someone doing something bad behind my back.
If we buy timber from the villagers, then their fortunes will be intertwined, and they will suffer together.
"Hey, that's a good idea."
The Chi family all applauded.
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