When Liu Shixi finished making the milk squares, and Liu Shile picked up a small piece to taste and said it was delicious, she realized that she had once again gotten a good deal from that brat!
Before she could speak, Liu Shile carried the prepared milk cubes into the house, happily talking about the new food as she went, which made Zhang Sumei's words of reprimand stuck in her throat.
"Mom, come and try this milk square." At the same time, Liu Shixi brought out a plate of milk squares.
Zhang Sumei looked at the small black cubes on the plate. They looked quite pretty, but she didn't know if they would taste good. Without being polite, she picked up a piece and put it in her mouth.
The soft and chewy milk squares taste great. "They taste good. You can try one or two pieces, and save the rest for Ping'er."
So Zhang Sumei made this decision instantly, without feeling that there was anything wrong with it.
Although she knew her mother doted on her younger brother, Liu Shixi was still a little unhappy. She couldn't even eat a couple more pieces of the food she had come up with herself. What kind of treatment was that?
If what happened last time hadn't happened, she wouldn't have said anything. After all, Shiping is still just a child, so it's not a big deal to give in to him.
But now, Liu Shixi is no longer willing to unconditionally spoil him along with her parents.
Therefore, he said lightly, "Mom, although milk cubes are delicious, they can be cloying if you eat too many. Shiping is still a child, and eating too many might cause indigestion. Let him have just a few, don't let him eat too many."
Liu Shixi wasn't stupid. Since her mother valued him more than anything, she would use that as an excuse. She didn't believe her mother would object.
Sure enough, Zhang Sumei thought it made perfect sense. She looked at the milk cubes on the plate and sighed, "They won't last in this weather, so let's all eat them."
After saying that, she picked up another piece and ate it without any hesitation. While eating, she asked Liu Shixi to make a little bit for her Ping'er every day.
The most important thing is to tell her not to cook too much each day, since there isn't much refined food at home to begin with, and to tell her not to waste it, and so on.
Originally, Liu Shixi wanted to ask her if the milk cubes could be exchanged for other things, but after hearing what she said, she didn't say anything.
Although private individuals cannot conduct business nowadays, bartering is still possible, so Liu Shixi decided to go back and exchange some things herself.
At noon, Liu Shiping returned home covered in sweat from playing outside, and Zhang Sumei presented him with a small box of milk as if it were a treasure.
Liu Shile saw Liu Shiping pretend to ask his mother to eat as well, and only started eating after his mother declined.
That's why people say he's favored. Look at his actions; he not only showed his filial piety but also gained benefits. What a win-win situation!
In the afternoon, two women came to the house, one of whom was the same woman who had glanced at Liu Shile a few times earlier.
Zhang Sumei personally hosted them, with a genuine smile on her face, clearly in a very good mood.
Liu Shile wondered if this was the person her father had mentioned yesterday who had inquired about her eldest sister's situation? Did they really want to find a husband for her eldest sister?
What is the man like, and what is his family like?
Seeing her eldest sister's shy expression, Liu Shile shrugged. Even her gentle eldest sister couldn't escape the common occurrences at this moment.
That's true, I guess that's how most girls behave when they're being asked to marry.
Then, as Liu Shile listened, something seemed off. His surname was Zhang? His name was Zhang Shoujun?
Isn't that the spendthrift who spent so much oil just to get half a rabbit last time?
Oh, right, he also saved her older sister, so this is a classic case of a spendthrift saving a beauty and expecting her to repay him with her body?
She frowned. Could such a spendthrift really bring happiness to her eldest sister?
However, the man did not mention that he had saved the older sister, so they did not seem to bring up the matter of saving the older sister.
So you really like the eldest sister?
But was this the woman's idea, or Zhang Shoujun's idea?
Judging from my mother's expression, she seemed quite satisfied with the other party. Well, she heard that the man's family was quite well-off.
Although it's in the countryside, it's very close to the town, and the person works for a transportation team—a formal position, so by all accounts, they seem like a good candidate.
As for the man's character, although he is a bit extravagant, he is also a chivalrous person. Otherwise, he would have used his mouth to suck out the snake venom when he saw his older sister being bitten by a snake.
But if he's always so reckless, that's not good. What if he's trying to help someone, and it happens to be a woman, and then she gets unwanted attention?
As Liu Shile pondered this in her mind, the pleasant exchange between the two parties came to an end. Zhang Sumei saw her off with great enthusiasm and reluctance, and her smile never faded when she returned.
Seeing that Liu Shile was standing there without saying anything, he began to discuss the matter with Liu Weisong.
Liu Shile glanced at her older sister, whose face was slightly flushed, thought for a moment, then pulled her into the courtyard and asked her what she thought about the matter.
If this had happened in the past, Liu Shixi would definitely have said she wanted to stay at home for two more years. But this time, she didn't. Instead, she blushed and said that it was up to her parents to decide.
Although Liu Shile had never been in a relationship, she knew what her older sister meant. It seemed that she had taken a liking to that spendthrift son.
Actually, Liu Shile really wanted to ask her older sister what kind of husband she wanted to find, but she swallowed the words back. Obviously, her older sister must have a crush on that spendthrift son.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Shile changed the subject and tentatively asked, "Big sister, how about we find out what kind of person Zhang Shoujun is?"
"Ah, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Liu Shixi's face flushed slightly, and she hesitated. Thinking of how that person had risked everything to suck out the poisonous blood for her, she felt that he was a very good person.
Seeing this, Liu Shile thought to herself that there was a chance, so she said generously, "What's wrong with that? Although you've met him, do you really know what kind of person he is?"
I see he's not young anymore, and he has a stable job. Although his family lives in the countryside, they're quite well-off. So why isn't he married yet?
Liu Shixi listened and nodded in agreement. Her sister was right. If there was any hidden story, it would be better to find out as soon as possible.
"Then, how are we supposed to find out?" This wasn't the first time Liu Shixi had been proposed to, but she had always refused outright before and hadn't bothered to find out what kind of person the man was.
But this time, she really wanted to find out. She knew very well that she couldn't just listen to other people's opinions when it came to marriage, since it was a matter that concerned her entire life.
Liu Shile pondered for a moment. It wouldn't be good for the two girls to inquire about such a matter themselves. If that family found out, it wouldn't be good for her eldest sister.
"Uh, how about we disguise ourselves and go over to inquire?" Although we can't reveal too much, with proper attire, it shouldn't be difficult for people to tell that they are two girls.
Liu Shixi's eyes widened immediately. "How... how do we disguise ourselves?"
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