allonlinenovel Chapter 312 What to do with your face
Chapter 312 What to do with your face
"Little Bear, my family is really struggling to make ends meet. Your mother and I have a great relationship, so how can I bear to let you live a hard life with me?" Tian Guilan said as she glanced at Zhao Cunliang, her eyes full of hints.
Zhao Cunliang understood and quickly said, "Xiao Xiong, I've discussed this with your Aunt Guilan, and we'll be sending you to Aunt Xiuying soon. Your Aunt Xiuying and we are family, so it doesn't matter where you are. Your Aunt Xiuying's family has plenty of food, but we can't bear to leave you."
Zhao Cunliang had a hypocritical smile on his face, but he didn't dare look Zhou Xiaoxiong in the eye.
When Zhou Xiaoxiong heard this, he quickly waved his hands and said, "No, my father entrusted me to Uncle Cunliang. How can I go with Aunt Xiuying? Besides, if I go like this, will Aunt Xiuying take me in?"
Tian Guilan pretended to persuade him, "Little Bear, you have land. Go to Xiuying's house and take your land with you." Tian Guilan had a fake smile on her face, but her eyes were rolling around.
"Think about it, with the land, Xiuying's family will have a better life. There is no reason for her not to take you in." Tian Guilan held Zhou Xiaoxiong's hand, her tone particularly affectionate.
Zhao Cunliang continued, "And take the five hundred coins that the villagers collected when your mother passed away. That way, Xiuying won't have any complaints."
"We are all doing this for your own good, Xiaoxiong. You won't suffer if you go to Xiuying's house." Zhao Cunliang said while observing Zhou Xiaoxiong's reaction.
Little Bear was secretly happy, his excitement running wildly like a deer. He could finally go to Aunt Xiuying's house and no longer have to endure Tian Guilan's anger.
However, he still sighed helplessly and said reluctantly, "That's the only way."
Tian Guilan was afraid that Zhou Xiaoxiong would change his mind, so she was anxious and immediately went to pack clothes for him. After all, life at Xiuying's place was not as good as hers, and Zhou Xiaoxiong would still be treated like a servant if he went there.
Tian Guilan had a barely perceptible sneer on her lips, thinking to herself how great it would be to get rid of this trouble.
"Hmph, he'll be in trouble when he gets to Xiuying's house." Tian Guilan thought viciously in her heart as she stuffed the worn-out clothes into the package.
Xiuying's family had just finished breakfast, and the warm sunshine was shining in the yard. Xiuying was methodically assigning tasks in the yard. Her voice was clear, her eyes were firm, and she exuded the majesty of a mistress of the house.
At this moment, Tian Guilan and Zhao Cunliang brought Zhou Xiaoxiong to the gate. Unlike before, Zhao Cunliang and Tian Guilan seemed particularly enthusiastic this time.
They knocked on the door anxiously, shouting at the top of their lungs, "Xiuying, sister-in-law, I'm your elder brother, open the door!"
Zhao Cunliang's face was full of smiles, and his voice was full of deliberate intimacy. Tian Guilan also echoed him, with an exaggerated smile on her face.
"We have something important to discuss with you. Open the door quickly!" Zhao Cunliang's voice echoed in the quiet alley, and his hands kept banging on the gate.
Tian Guilan also shouted: "Sister Xiuying, open the door quickly, we want to see you!" Tian Guilan's voice was sharp and thin, with a bit of artificiality, and she winked at Zhou Xiaoxiong from time to time.
When the servants of Xiuying's family heard the hurried knocks on the door, they quickly opened the gate.
The two of them did not rush in impatiently like they did in the past, but stood at the door very politely, looking at Xiuying and smiling flatteringly.
Looking at the servants in the yard, Tian Guilan spoke first, "Is my sister-in-law busy?"
Tian Guilan glanced at the servants in the yard, and her voice was filled with envy and flattery.
Xiuying frowned slightly and asked, "Brother and sister-in-law, what's the matter?"
Tian Guilan smiled widely and hurriedly pulled Zhou Xiaoxiong, who was standing behind her, over and pushed him in front of Xiuying.
"Sister-in-law, you know our family's current situation. We're really struggling!" Tian Guilan said, gesturing exaggeratedly with her hands. "Little Bear is suffering with us. We feel really bad about it."
Tian Guilan pretended to be heartbroken and raised her voice a few degrees in an attempt to arouse Xiuying's sympathy.
"So after much thought, we still want Xiaoxiong to follow you." Tian Guilan held Zhou Xiaoxiong's arm tightly, but her eyes were fixed on Xiuying.
Xiuying glanced at Zhou Xiaoxiong expressionlessly, shook her head without hesitation, and said firmly, "That won't do! Zhou Dazhu entrusted Xiaoxiong to you. You can't shirk this responsibility."
Zhao Cunliang quickly stepped forward and said, "Sister-in-law, listen to me. Guangzongyaozu is injured again and needs someone to take care of him. The family really doesn't have the energy to take care of Xiaoxiong anymore."
"If Brother Dazhu knew the current situation, he would definitely entrust Xiao Xiong to you." Zhao Cunliang looked at Xiuying eagerly, his eyes full of pleading.
Tian Guilan also echoed and continued, "Sister-in-law, we are all from the same village. We'll see each other sooner or later. Xiao Xiong has a miserable life. His mother died young, and his father is nowhere to be found."
As Tian Guilan spoke, she pretended to wipe away her tears.
"Please be kind and take this child in. Consider it a good deed and a good deed." Tian Guilan grabbed Xiuying's sleeve tightly and begged bitterly.
Xiuying shook Tian Guilan's hand away with all her might, and said angrily, "If I take Xiao Xiong in, I'm afraid my elder brother and his wife will try to get benefits from me, and I can't afford that."
Zhao Cunliang said hurriedly: "No, no, sister-in-law, you are overthinking it. We are sincere this time."
Tian Guilan also quickly spoke up to defend herself: "How could we do such a shameless thing? Sister-in-law, please don't wrongly accuse a good person."
Tian Guilan's face turned pale and blue, and her eyes were evasive.
Xiuying raised an eyebrow and looked at Tian Guilan, sneering and saying, "Sister-in-law, you said some unpleasant things in this yard the other day, and even asked for this and that. Now you say you won't do anything shameless. What's the use of your face?"
Tian Guilan's facial features were twisted together, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.
He had no choice but to bring out the village chief and said calmly, "Sister-in-law, if you're worried, let's ask the village chief to sign a document! With the village chief as a witness, you should believe it now, right?"
Xiuying frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said with a look of resignation, "Okay then, Li Dongmei, you and Tian Guilan go to the village chief's house to sign the agreement and have him act as a witness to avoid any further incidents."
Li Dongmei quickly responded, "Yes, ma'am."
Li Dongmei lowered her head respectfully, speaking in a crisp and clear tone, then turned to look at Tian Guilan.
"Let's go! Why are you still standing here?" Li Dongmei said anxiously, her brows furrowed, and she raised her voice, "Does our wife really need to make a personal trip for such a trivial matter?"