Chapter 1806 - 324: Gifts and Encounters

The gifts for Wang Lian were mostly food, while for the Flower Woman they were souvenirs. The most expensive gift went to Liu Yumei, which was a special tea from the area.

Liu Yumei flicked the teapot with her fingertip, signaling Aunt Liu to pour out the freshly brewed tea and replace it with the tea Liu Jinxia brought back.

Cui Cui also brought gifts for Alii and was showing them to her one by one.

Alii paused her work, sat there, and watched.

After Cui Cui finished the demonstration, Alii lowered her head and continued with her handicraft.

"Hehe."

Cui Cui understood Alii's character; the fact that Alii took time to watch her show the gifts was already quite something.

After washing her hands, Cui Cui prepared to continue learning painting from Sister Alii; she wanted to rely on herself to draw the Lushan Waterfall.

Old Tian personally pushed the cart to deliver the refrigerator to Li Sanjiang's house.

These things were originally meant for Liu Jinxia, but she didn't want them.

Old Tian lived at Big Beard's house, so the color TV was left there for Beng Beng to watch.

The refrigerator was indeed unnecessary, as there was a Little Huang Ying at home, keeping the kitchen cool like a natural fridge.

As for the sofa that was transported earlier, Old Tian also gave it to Li Sanjiang.

Now, the entire row was placed in the living room on the first floor, with a bunch of paperman figures sitting on it.

The Flower Woman nudged Liu Jinxia, and Wang Lian glanced over, chuckling to herself.

Liu Jinxia glared at them irritably and continued playing cards.

After Old Tian left, the Flower Woman joked, "Oh my, such a big shot, doesn't even acknowledge anyone."

Wang Lian said, "Probably hurt by something, didn't even come over to say hello."

If it were other couples in the village with rumors, whether mutually admired or one-sided, it would be normal to approach each other.

But that person was also playing cards at the table.

Even if Old Tian had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to approach at that moment.

Liu Jinxia said, "What are you talking about? I've come to realize, at our age, it's about simplifying life, having fewer entanglements, so when we close our eyes and lie in the coffin, we can have fewer regrets and deeper peace.

Isn't that right, Sister Liu?"

Liu Yumei took a sip of tea, swallowing it with some difficulty.

She glanced at Liu Jinxia and said:

"For those who know you went on a trip to Jiujiang, for those who don't, they might think you went to a monastery to become a nun."

Liu Jinxia blushed, while the other two burst out laughing.

After returning home, Old Tian first went to the herbal garden to pick some herbs before processing them.

This kind of medicine, when given to Run Sheng or Lin Shuyou, one worries about it not being potent enough, but for ordinary folks, it needs to be deliberately wasted to not over-supplement them.

He hadn't looked closely, but from afar, he noticed Liu Jinxia seemed a bit mentally exhausted, likely from recent emotional fluctuations, so she needed some supplementation and adjustment.

After finishing the medicine pills, he packed them in a bag and walked over to Liu Jinxia's house.

Although she hadn't been away from home for long, there was plenty to wash and tidy, with Li Juxiang busying herself alone.

As Cui Cui said, her mother had no friends.

There used to be a Lan Hou, but since Lan Hou went to college, she never returned to Nantong.

Thus, when it came to the travel tales, Li Juxiang had no one to share them with.

Two men stood on the village path, watching Li Juxiang working on the yard.

One was named Wang Sanchang, known in the village as Wang Sanhou, infamous for his idleness.

But he was lucky, having fathered three daughters cared for single-handedly by their mother. After they married off, he gained three sons-in-law, and with his wife preparing things, and some filial regards from the sons-in-law, his days passed well enough, allowing him to have spare money to play cards.

Beside Wang Sanhou was a man just over 30, wearing a thick gold chain, looking quite imposing. His name was Cao Yang. His family was in the aquatic business, earning quite a bit.

With recent crackdowns, the town's card rooms and old venues were shut down, so to play cards, they sought safer village opportunities, with Wang Sanhou organizing the game for him.

Upon arriving, Cao Yang intended to relieve himself by the field embankment, but spotted the recently returned Li Juxiang.

The young woman, voluptuous with fair skin and a gentle demeanor, instantly captivated Cao Yang.

Seeing this, Wang Sanhou introduced Cao Yang to her.

Finally, he pointed out: this is not feasible, as her house is notorious. Any man entering would soon find himself on the altar.

Cao Yang laughed, "I don't plan to marry her, just a fling, isn't it possible? Her house doesn't have a man, I could just offer money and gifts."

Wang Sanhou: "They're not really in need of money. If you tried to woo her, her mother, that Liu Xiazi, would probably throw feces at you."

Cao Yang touched his chin, seemingly unmoved by the warning, with devious desires in his eyes.

"Make way."

Old Tian pushed past them between the two.

Cao Yang said, "Got no eyes, old man!"

Old Tian turned back, giving Cao Yang a half-smiling glance.

For some reason, Cao Yang was unsettled by the look and refrained from further cursing, just as he was called to join the game. With a last glance at the charming widow in the yard, he and Wang Sanhou left.

Old Tian overheard their conversation, and he looked forward to the man's mischief and hoped for some actual attempts.

The matter with the Jin Family, the young master had already called and informed him. Since the young master acknowledged Liu Jinxia as his godmother, her affairs were thus young master's as well, and hence Old Tian's responsibility.