And over on Xiutao’s side, because she was lingering behind, not catching up with Mrs. Liu, it left Mrs. Liu quite puzzled.
Logically, it was the first ti Xiutao t Fang Pingying and her husband; she and Fang Pingying should have no connection, yet why did Xiutao appear to be sowhat close to Fang Pingying?
She even couldn’t ignore how initially Fang Pingying was standing up for Xiutao.
Actually, the reason Fang Pingying stood up for Xiutao before was simply out of compassion, which, however, made Mrs. Liu suspicious.
Therefore, the last ti Xiutao fell behind them, Mrs. Liu beca more mindful. Mrs. Liu thought, if Xiutao really had sothing to say to Fang Pingying, maybe she could play a role in this matter.
Little did she expect that Xiutao, Fang Pingying, and Luo Zhiyong would have such connections.
Thus, Mrs. Liu asked Tingting to wait for her on one side while she sneaked back to see exactly what was going on with Xiutao.
When Mrs. Liu was stealthily watching from outside, she happened to see Xiutao and Fang Pingying talking about Luo Zhiyong, and all of Xiutao’s actions naturally ca into her view.
Mrs. Liu, being an extrely shrewd person, naturally noticed sothing amiss when Xiutao ntioned Luo Zhiyong, although she was too focused on Xiutao and disregarded Fang Pingying’s expressions.
Of course, at this mont, Mrs. Liu couldn’t figure out the relationship between Xiutao and Luo Zhiyong, but she kept it in mind.
So, when Xiutao ca out, Mrs. Liu changed her attitude, not as harsh as she was initially towards Xiutao, but rather with a faint trace of reproach, "Xiutao, what are you doing, staying in the Fang Family’s house for so long? That family is really not good people."
Upon hearing this, Xiutao reflexively retorted, "No, they are good people, they are good people."
After saying this, she realized her reaction was too intense and wanted to retract her words, but seeing Mrs. Liu constantly looking at her, she worried that saying more would lead to more mistakes, so she simply shook her head and said nothing more.
However, Mrs. Liu still noticed sothing, so she deliberately probed, "Did you know them before?"
Upon hearing this, Xiutao beca tense again and imdiately waved her hand, as if to clarify, "I don’t know them, I don’t know them, it’s the first ti eting."
Mrs. Liu, seeing this, smiled faintly, "If you don’t know them, then you don’t know them; why so nervous? Let’s just head back."
"Okay." The two walked quietly for a while, and finally Xiutao couldn’t resist and pretended to casually ask Mrs. Liu, "Sister-in-law, are you very familiar with the Fang Family?"
"Fairly familiar, actually Tingting and Liu Fengsheng got along quite well with this family before. Tingting often played at their house, and even this Fang person has been to our house." Mrs. Liu deliberately spoke as if she was very familiar with the Fang Family, intending to probe the connection between Xiutao and the Fang Family.
Upon hearing this, Xiutao indeed took the bait, and imdiately pursued, "Oh, then do you know about Miss Fang’s husband, the soldier we saw earlier? How old might he be this year? When is his birthday? Where is he from in the countryside?"
These questions puzzled Mrs. Liu for a mont; why was Xiutao asking such trivial matters?
Could it be that there was so hidden relationship between Luo Zhiyong and Xiutao that they were all unaware of? If so, wouldn’t that be even better?
Thinking of this possibility, Mrs. Liu’s tone beca a bit warr, and she imdiately said, "I’m not very sure, but our Fengsheng should know. When we get back, you can ask him specifically."
"Alright." Xiutao agreed promptly.
Along the way, Mrs. Liu glanced sideways at Xiutao several tis, constantly guessing at these complicated relationships.
No matter what kind of relationship, Mrs. Liu felt it would be beneficial to the Liu family.
Thus, after walking for a while, Mrs. Liu voluntarily brought up the money matter, "By the way, about the money you ntioned, do you still want it?"
"Yes, yes." Xiutao, upon hearing, imdiately showed a grateful expression, "Sister-in-law, I know I’m asking for too much this ti, and I feel quite embarrassed, but Xiao Wei really got into big trouble this ti, if we can’t raise the money, they said they’d take his life."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Liu couldn’t help but chuckle, "Hmph, your Xiao Wei has never gotten into small trouble."
Xiutao, embarrassed by Mrs. Liu’s laugh, replied awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, I swear, after this, I will definitely educate him properly, not let him cause trouble outside anymore. Please help us once more."
"Let’s see," but Mrs. Liu, recalling today’s events, softened their tone, "I don’t have the money now, co back with and talk to your brother, let your brother give you the money."
Xiutao nodded and followed Mrs. Liu to the Liu family.
Because of the few questions Xiutao asked, Mrs. Liu’s suspicions grew stronger, so while at ho, Mrs. Liu waited at the door all the ti, waiting for Liu Fengsheng to return, she secretly told Liu Fengsheng to pay attention to Aunt Xiutao’s reaction when talking about Luo Zhiyong; she suspected Aunt Xiutao had an unusual relationship with Luo Zhiyong.
The best outco would be for Liu Fengsheng to find out the relationship between Xiutao and Luo Zhiyong.
Initially, Liu Fengsheng found Mrs. Liu’s speculation quite unbelievable, thinking his mother was overly suspicious; Luo Zhiyong and Aunt Xiutao were two unrelated people, how could they be connected?
However, later when Xiutao asked him about Luo Zhiyong, her expression and tone also made Liu Fengsheng have to doubt a bit, Liu Fengsheng even tried probing Xiutao, but Xiutao stamred and didn’t say anything. Later, once she got the money, she left.
Once Xiutao left, Mrs. Liu thought it through and felt if there was indeed sothing between Xiutao and Luo Zhiyong, the only possibility would date back to the early years after she married into the Liu family.
But it’s been over thirty years since she married into the Liu family. Thirty years ago, Xiutao was not yet twenty, and at that ti Luo Zhiyong might not have been born yet, what could the connection be?
Could it possibly be?
Mrs. Liu suddenly thought of a possibility but then felt she was potentially thinking too boldly.
After hesitating for a mont, she thought if it truly involved Xiutao’s very younger days, the whole family might not know, but Mr. Liu couldn’t possibly be unaware.
So, she deliberately set out to test Mr. Liu.
In the evening, when the two were about to rest, Mrs. Liu deliberately brought it up casually, "Did you give US$ 500 to Xiutao?"
"Yes." Mr. Liu was really worn out by the recent supermarket issues, so he replied a bit impatiently, "I’ve already told you, when Xiutao asks for money, if it’s available at ho, just give it to her, why make her ask for such a trivial matter."
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