Chapter 22 Two idiots from Old Liu's family blocked the way
Liu Ye left the deserted alley and went to the grain store to buy 50 catties of mixed grains, which cost 1,500 coins. Grain was really too expensive. She also took the opportunity to buy a catty of rice seeds and a catty of wheat seeds, which cost 50 coins. She dared to buy a catty of each, after all, the money was not hers.
Next to the grain store was a general store, so she bought two large water bags for 200 coins, which was ridiculously expensive. But everyone was fleeing famine and buying them was the only option. She also bought ten pairs of chopsticks, which didn't cost much—only two coins for ten pairs.
After buying her things, Liu Ye carried them back home. There were many pedestrians on the road, all of whom had bought a lot of things, some carrying them on their backs and others in their hands. When the man walking in front of her turned around, Liu Ye realized she was in trouble. Wasn't that Liu Lao Er, the silly girl's second uncle? Although the man next to him didn't turn around, she recognized him as the silly girl's father, Liu Lao Da.
As soon as Uncle Liu saw the idiot, he immediately stopped walking: "Brother, look! Isn't that the idiot? Look at the grain she's carrying, and the clothes in her bag. Where did she get the money to buy things?"
The eldest brother turned around in confusion and saw that it really was a big idiot: "Hmph, big idiot, she must have stolen our silver, shameless slut! Second brother, let's go and get the stuff back, maybe she still has silver on her!"
Uncle Liu took off his basket and was already rubbing his hands together, ready to snatch the money as soon as the big fool came up to him: "You brat, how dare you steal our money! I'll beat her to death today!"
Liu Laoda also took off the basket on his back, which contained a large bag of grain and five water bags: "That wretched girl, I'll teach her a lesson today!"
Seeing the two men's posture, Liu Ye knew they wanted to steal her things. Knowing that one shouldn't fight with dogs, she quickly ran into the woods beside the road and slipped into her spatial dimension.
The two brothers, Liu Lao Da and Liu Lao Er, stood there stunned, not expecting that the big fool would react so quickly. Liu Lao Er looked at Liu Lao Lao and said, "Big brother, you stay here and watch the things. I'll go after the big fool."
The eldest brother, Liu, nodded with a venomous look in his eyes: "Second brother, kill that disgraceful bastard!"
Liu Lao Er nodded with a wicked grin, then turned and disappeared into the nearby woods. But after searching for a long time, he couldn't find Da Sha Zi, so he had to go back to find Liu Lao Da: "Big Brother, Da Sha Zi ran too fast, I couldn't find her!"
Boss Liu nodded reluctantly: "If we didn't find her, so be it. I'll find another chance to deal with her later!"
Liu Ye, inside the space, heard their words clearly. Shameless bastard! When I find the chance, I'll teach you a lesson, you little brat!
She'll go out in a little while. She put the wheat and rice seeds aside and will plant them after the corn harvest. The corn in the field is ripe, but she hasn't had time to harvest it these past few days.
She picked up the large package beside her and opened it. She was overjoyed to see what it contained. The young man hadn't lied to her. The package was full of large scraps of cloth, all sorts of colors and materials. There were coarse cotton scraps, fine cotton scraps, and even a few pieces of silk. The largest scrap could be made into a suit of clothes, and the smaller scraps were over a meter wide enough to sew a pair of pants.
"Wow, she's really hit the jackpot this time. The young shop assistant is so kind, he bought her so much good material. This piece of material is nice, it feels smooth to the touch, it's perfect for making a pair of underwear."
Wearing only pants without underwear is too uncomfortable; it pulls on my butt when I walk... Not wearing a bra is also awkward; I always feel insecure. Even though she has nothing right now except for two nipples, she still needs two greenhouses to cover them up...
Oh dear, she remembered. She hadn't bought needles, thread, or scissors. Well, she could forget about it. They would pass through the town on their way south, and she would buy them then, and also give the young man a few apples.
It seems like that's about it. Those two idiots should be far away by now. Liu Ye picked up the bag on the ground, slung the small cloth bag over her arm, and then flashed out of the space, out of the grove, back onto the main road and headed back to the village. She returned home safely.
When Bai Zilin saw that she had returned safely, he was relieved: "Liu Ye must be exhausted. Sit down and rest for a while. Did you get bullied on the way?"
Liu Ye put the grain into the basket on her back and placed the cloth bag next to Bai Zilin: "On the way back, those two idiots from the Liu family tried to stop me, probably to steal my things. I quickly hid in the woods next to me and only came out after they left."
"Brother Bai, take a look at the clothes and shoes I bought for you. Do they fit?"
Liu Ye spoke casually, but Bai Zilin was terrified. He was even more puzzled as to who this "idiot" she was talking about was: "Who is this idiot you're talking about?"
Liu Ye quickly untied the package, pouted and said, "Who could it be? Boss Liu, Second Brother Liu, Brother Bai. You might not believe it if I told you, but it's my bastard father. He actually had Second Brother Liu kill me. Can you believe how wicked he is?"
Bai Zilin nodded with a pained expression: "I believe what you said. From now on, if you see the Liu family, run away. Never go near them. They are too bad, just as bad as Bai Shuisheng and his gang!"
Liu Ye handed the shoes to Bai Zilin: "Brother Bai, do you think these shoes are suitable for you?"
Bai Zilin took the shoes she handed him and gestured to his foot: "I can wear them, as long as they're not too small. I'll leave them for now and wear them when my leg is better."
Liu Ye took out a purse from her bosom and handed it to Bai Zilin: "Brother Bai, I spent exactly 200 coins on clothes, 100 coins on two water pouches, and I spent another 2 coins to buy ten pairs of chopsticks. After buying the grains, I still have 15 coins left."
Bai Zilin pushed the purse back to him: "You keep it for now."
Liu Ye didn't stand on ceremony and put the purse into her bosom, which she would use to buy needles and thread: "Brother Bai, did the Bai family come to bother you this morning?"
Bai Zilin shook his head: "No, they left shortly after you left, and they haven't come back yet."
As if on cue, the Bai couple returned shortly after, each carrying a basket filled with their belongings. As Bai Shuisheng passed by the dilapidated house, he spat fiercely before leaving, and Bai Wangshi glared at them both.
Liu Ye was speechless. What was all this nonsense? "Brother Bai, are you hungry? I have a pot in my basket. Let's cook some porridge."
Bai Zilin nodded: "Okay, be careful when you start the fire. There's plenty of firewood in the yard, so don't let it all catch fire."
After saying that, he realized that they didn't seem to have any water, so how could they cook porridge? "Liu Ye, we don't have any water, so we can't make porridge. I don't know if the well at Village Chief Zhao's house has dried up yet. If it hasn't, I don't know if he can give you any."
Liu Ye pretended to suddenly realize something and slapped her forehead: "Oh dear, I forgot about that. Brother Bai, I'll take my water bag to the mountains to find water. I know a place where there is still some water. It's my secret base. I'll go there now."
Bai Zilin nodded without doubt. It's not surprising that the silly girl knows about water sources that others don't, since she runs around in the mountains all day.
Liu Ye took two water pouches to the mountains, then flashed into her spatial dimension, filled the two pouches, and came out. She quickly ran back home: "Brother Bai, I'm back! I've filled up all the water too. Now we're out of water."
Bai Zilin sighed and said, "Alas, life is hard without water. Let's save our water. I think we shouldn't make porridge. Liu Ye, I'll teach you a method. You take out two jin of mixed grain rice, put it in a pot and stir-fry it. Once it's cooked, we can eat it by hand. That way we can save water."
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