The old woman must have had silver coins on her and certainly no lack of valuable items.
In the original owner’s mory, even during their most destitute tis, the living standard of Kuai Yangyang and Kuai Ying never declined.
Although the old woman would both push and coax the original owner to go out and earn money, no matter how much the original owner earned by washing clothes, working as a maid, or selling labor, it was still limited.
The original owner was soone who only knew how to work recklessly, and though a bit disheartened by the closer relationship between the old woman and the Lv siblings, never thought too much about it.
For instance, when Kuai Ying asked her for forty dollars to buy shoes, the shoes would definitely cost more than that amount when worn.
Where did the extra money co from?
Hearing the sound, the Lv siblings coincidentally looked in Su Li’s direction. Upon seeing Su Li’s indifferent deanor, the siblings’ eyes widened in anger, their eyebrows raised, and they gritted their teeth audibly.
Kuai Ying’s halted tears began to flow like a faucet again as she pointed at Su Li’s nose and accused, "You truly have a cruel heart."
"The granny is so old, yet you allow her to squeeze into the lower deck cabin. How can she endure it?"
Kuai Yangyang did not stop his sister’s rude accusations and likewise looked coldly at Su Li.
Su Li retorted sarcastically, "If I rember correctly, according to the old woman’s original plan, she was also preparing to stay in the lower deck cabin. How is it different now?"
Of course, it was different.
Kuai Yangyang almost couldn’t help but say it out loud.
According to Granny Lu’s plan, she intended for Aunt to accompany her. Mother also said that this Aunt is a fool. Even if the lower deck cabin is dirty and ssy, Granny Lu wouldn’t suffer much with her there.
Kuai Yangyang kept silent, but Kuai Ying blurted out, "How could it be the sa? Weren’t you supposed to be there too... you’re so much younger than Granny Lu..."
Kuai Ying’s voice quickly faded under Su Li’s increasingly cold gaze.
She unconsciously shrank her neck and subtly shifted to hide behind her brother.
Just now, Aunt’s look was too terrifying. She had a gut feeling that if she continued speaking, sothing terrible would definitely happen.
"What status does the old woman have compared to ?" Su Li said with a sneer, "No matter what, I am your Aunt. As you grow older, you should understand the difference in distant and close relationships. Being close to a servant granny would disgrace your Lv family’s reputation if word got out."
Kuai Yangyang prided himself on being intelligent and resourceful, but no matter how smart, a ten-year-old’s brain has limited capacity. With Su Li discarding her usual dullness and turning sharp and eloquent, Kuai Yangyang and Kuai Ying could only stew in frustration, left with nothing but anger.
In fact, they would soon find that reality would only force them to fawn on and curry favor with the one they looked down on most.
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When soone truly finds themselves in a lower deck cabin, they realize that the cabin’s real environnt is even worse than what people say.
Even if the old woman held her breath and tightly covered her mouth and nose with a silk cloth, she still couldn’t stop the pervasive stench.
What made her want to faint was that she had spent most of the money given by Madam to exchange for a ticket in a poorly located, lower deck cabin.
The other party asked exorbitant prices, and the harsh attitude made the old woman feel thoroughly snubbed.
If the boat weren’t about to depart, she wouldn’t... no, even if the boat weren’t about to depart, ultimately buying this ticket would be her only choice.
Those despicable scalper leaders, the old woman spat viciously, and she hated Su Li even more.
There was a big difference between different lower deck tickets. If it were a superior cabin ticket, she was confident she could get a better position and save a lot of money.
The old woman continued to curse under her breath, unable to change her circumstances.
Her spot was in a deep corner; the cabin was damp and stuffy, with no air circulation. Staying a bit longer made one feel suffocated and irritable.
And in that tiny space, half of the area was occupied by soone else’s luggage.
The old woman imdiately frowned and kicked the burlap sack that was on her spot.
A half-naked burly man with a towel draped around his neck stood up instantly and asked gruffly, "What’s the matter?"
The man’s body was muscular, clearly accustod to hard labor, with a face full of flesh. Even without a smile, he exuded an intimidating and fierce aura.
The old woman turned her head away, suppressing her anger, and forced a smile, "Nothing, nothing, just that spot inside is mine."
"What’s wrong with your spot?" the man grinned.
His grin was more frightening than when he didn’t smile.
The old woman dared not say another word, bowing her head as she squeezed inside.
She didn’t speak, but those around her were quite interested in her.
The burly man from before was eyeing the old woman up and down and gave a sly laugh, "Auntie, you don’t seem like soone who should be squeezing in with us, so why..."
The old woman, terrified, clutched the last bit of her money pouch to her chest, closed her eyes, and refused to answer.
Even with her eyes closed, she could feel the increasing heat from the gazes falling upon her.
Just like a lamb among wolves, she trembled but could not stop the various glances of scrutiny and covetousness.
The old woman, while being just that, wore clothes that weren’t particularly good but not bad either. Especially when compared to those around, patched and pitifully poor.
Whatever happens to the old woman now, Su Li had no interest in knowing. She was cross-legged on the bed, counting the money in her bundle.
A total of three thousand yuan, an ordinary person might not earn that in a lifeti.
If you calculated based on the Lv family’s spending, a small dress for Kuai Ying would be hundreds of dollars.
This money wouldn’t even be enough for the Seventh Madam to play a few gas of mahjong.
Compared like this, the money doesn’t seem that much.
According to the Lv family’s intention, it should be for their short-term life expenses.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Upon hearing the forceful knock, Su Li barely had ti to stuff all the money back into her pocket before the door opened.
Kuai Yangyang, with his chin slightly up, showed a taut face and awkwardly said, "Could you help us check on Granny?"
After speaking, Kuai Yangyang thought for a mont and added, "Aunt, please."
Indeed, children do understand. Now they had changed their attitude, although reluctantly, looking forced and helpless.
Su Li smiled and praised, "Progress."
Then, as Kuai Yangyang sighed in relief, she coldly and rcilessly said, "But I still have to refuse your request."
Kuai Yangyang’s eyes widened suddenly, his pupils shrank, and his small mouth gaped open in disbelief.
His expression was easy to read: I have already humbled myself to ask you, how dare you not agree, not obey?
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