Chapter 121 Bai Xiuxiu's plan
Of course, those with distant relationships would give each other the most valuable gifts, but those with close relationships would generally just give each other gifts of food and produce from the farm during the New Year holidays.
Bai Xiu Xiu didn't know all this, but she just felt it was unlucky.
If she wants cakes and fruits, can't she buy them herself? Why does she need you to come and deliver them?
This beautiful woman is so annoying.
The loss and boredom in her eyes quickly disappeared, and she smiled and invited the two of them to go into the house.
There were exquisite pastries and fruits on the table. A flash of embarrassment crossed Bai Xiu Xiu's face, and her father and mother were at a loss.
It came so quickly that they didn't have time to get the stuff away.
Song Lan frowned, but before he could say anything, Bai Xiuxiu hurried forward and grabbed his hand. "It's the end of the year now. People around us and our relatives are looking down on us, so I have to buy a few things to save face."
"So, have you spent the money you have on you?"
Bai Xiuxiu nodded aggrievedly, "My parents are sick and need medicine, and the family needs money. The money you gave me has already been spent."
Song Lan had no money left, "I'll think of a way later."
Bai Xiu Xiu was a little dissatisfied because she didn't get the money, but she couldn't get angry.
Everyone sat down at the table, feeling awkward. Suddenly, Bai Qingqing walked in and said hesitantly, "Dinner is ready."
Bai Xiu Xiu felt ashamed when she saw her timid look.
"Who let you in? Don't you see there are guests here?"
Bai Qingqing rubbed her hands, "I..."
"Is this your servant?" Song Lan asked doubtfully.
Song Ci looked at the girl. Although she was dressed in rags, she looked 70% similar to Bai Xiuxiu. Bai Xiuxiu's features were more delicate, and her skin was fair. Bai Qingqing looked very weathered, and the two looked like sisters.
"This, this is my sister." Bai Xiu Xiu was also a little embarrassed.
She has always been ashamed of having such a useless sister, and now she is embarrassed in front of Song Lan and his sister, which is really unbearable for her.
"Your sister, come and sit with us." Song Lan said.
Bai Qingqing glanced at her sister helplessly, only seeing contempt.
"With her here, we can't talk to each other any more. Let her go out and cook and clean. She's used to doing these things."
Song Lan frowned. Although he felt something was wrong, it was ultimately the Bai family's own business and he had no right to say anything.
Bai Qingqing looked disappointed and walked out with red eyes.
"I heard that my aunt and uncle have been suffering from a chronic illness that is incurable." Song Ci paused, "I have learned some medical skills. Why don't you let me treat my aunt and uncle?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the Bai family's house fell silent.
Bai Xiuxiu tried to maintain a smile. "My parents have been ill for a long time. I have consulted countless doctors, but none of them could cure them. I won't bother you anymore."
Song Ci raised an eyebrow, "It's okay. Since I'm here now, my brother has been worried about me."
"I've already told you not to. Besides, you're a girl. Do you think you know more about medicine than a doctor?"
Bai Xiu Xiu saw that Song Ci was difficult to deal with, so her tone was a bit impolite.
After all, I am her sister-in-law, so it’s okay to say a few words, right?
Song Lan couldn't help but speak, "Xiu Xiu, you have always been concerned about your parents' health, and my sister also means well."
"Your sister doesn't understand, don't you understand either?" Bai Xiuxiu cried, "My family's problems will be solved by ourselves. What kind of person am I if I have to beg you for everything? Your sister came today and said she wanted to treat my parents. People will think that our Bai family can't survive without you."
Bai Xiu Xiu had no choice but to make a fuss.
She never imagined that Song Lan's sister could actually practice medicine. If she knew medicine, wouldn't she be able to see through her parents' true condition by taking their pulse?
She would never allow this under any circumstances.
Song Ci: "Sister Xiuxiu, I don't mean that."
Bai Xiuxiu glared at her. This Song Ci was just disgusting. What kind of lousy cakes and fruits were he bringing? Was he sending away beggars? He even asked to take her pulse. How could she dislike Song Ci?
Thinking that she was her future sister-in-law after all, and looking at Song Ci's beautiful face, a trace of calculation flashed in her eyes.
"Sister Song Ci, how old are you this year?"
Song Ci raised an eyebrow, "Once this year is over, it will be fifteen."
Bai Xiu Xiu was ecstatic. Her brother was almost 25 years old this year and still couldn't get married. He could only work outside to make money. His family was worried about this. She was also worried that it would be difficult for him to marry a wife of his dreams since the family had no money and no assets.
But her brother has high standards and must marry a beautiful woman.
Bai Xiu Xiu knew very well that her brother took the money he brought back and went to red-light districts and got so drunk that he had to find a charming and beautiful prostitute and didn't even look at other ordinary girls.
But Song Ci is really beautiful, much prettier than her. Brother should be satisfied with such a girl, right?
Wanxiang was unhappy with the calculation in Bai Xiu Xiu's eyes. She always felt that Bai Xiu Xiu in front of her was full of calculations.
Look at Young Master Song and his daughter, they both have a lot of ulterior motives.
He took a few steps forward, blocking her vague gaze.
Bai Xiu Xiu frowned. This maid was so rude. When she married into the Song family, she would see if she would sell this maid.
"You're fifteen, it's time to get engaged." Finally, Bai Xiu Xiu said this thought-provoking sentence and fell silent.
After sitting for a while, Song Ci got the information he wanted, and he and Song Lan stood up and said goodbye.
When they came out, Mr. and Mrs. Bai saw the inconspicuous and shabby carriage, and the smiles on their faces almost disappeared.
Isn’t it said that the Song family is very rich, well-off, and prosperous?
What's going on with this carriage?
They looked at Bai Xiu Xiu, but Bai Xiu Xiu had no idea and was also very confused.
Song Lan was well-dressed and well-used in the academy, and was generous with her money. The person who gave her the news said with certainty that Song Lan's family was well-off, and she was waiting to go in and become a young lady.
"Is this carriage yours?" she asked tentatively.
Song Lan nodded, "It's ours."
Bai Xiuxiu couldn't hold it in any longer. "Why, why is it so worn out? Is this carriage still usable..."
"Sister Xiuxiu, don't you think so?"
Song Lan, who had been standing on one side, felt a little uncomfortable. Xiuxiu was a smart and sensible girl, so how could she be so snobbish?
Bai Xiuxiu curled her lips, but said, "Song Lan, you know that our neighbors don't like us. Are you riding in this carriage because you really want people to look down on me?"
These words dispelled Song Lan's doubts.
"You're right, I wasn't thoughtful enough."
How could his Xiuxiu be that kind of girl? She just didn't want others to look down on her.
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