Madam Yu looked at her daughter and husband. “You must wear this safety talisman at all times. Don’t take it off, do you hear me?”
Zhu Yan replied with a smile. “Mother, if doing this can put you at ease, we will definitely do it.”
Zhu Zongyang nodded. “Right, we won’t take it off.”
Madam Yu was slightly relieved.
Zhu Zongyang sent out the invites.
Everyone in the government office received an invitation. Zhu Zongyang handed one to Lin Zheng. “Constable Lin, this is for Miss Liu. Please give it to her.”
Lin Zheng nodded and took the invitation.
Officer Zhou put away the invitation and sighed. If his daughter was still around, she would probably be married too at this point.
Zhu Zongyang smiled. “Constable Lin, please tell Miss Liu that she must come on the wedding day.”
When Lin Zheng saw Zhu Zongyang’s fake smile, he frowned and returned the invitation to Zhu Zongyang. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to do that. Please send it to her yourself.”
Lin Zheng was annoyed with the request Zhu Zongyang made and couldn’t be bothered to talk to him.
Officer Zhou said, “I still have something on. I’ll get going first.”
With that, he left with a cold expression.
Zhu Zongyang gritted his teeth in anger. He could feel that the others were looking at him mockingly. Back then, he was the most respected person in the government office other than Wei Shilai.
However, after Liu Sanniang came, everything changed.
Zhu Zongyang clenched his fists. He had never done anything evil in his life and didn’t believe that death would befall him or his daughter. Holding the invitation, Zhu Zongyang left the government office.
He had to vent his anger and teach Liu Sanniang a lesson no matter what.
This was the first time Zhu Zongyang paid a visit to Liu Sanniang’s house. He knocked on the door and Liu Erlang opened it. He looked at Zhu Zongyang and smiled. “You’re looking for my sister, right? Come in.”
Nowadays, Liu Erlang automatically assumed that if anyone he couldn’t recognize came knocking at the door, they were definitely looking for Liu Sanniang.
Liu Erlang shouted into the house. “Sanniang, someone is looking for you.”
Zhu Zongyang frowned. “I’ll just wait at the door.”
He did not want to step into the Liu family. He looked down on Liu Sanniang to begin with. If not for the sake of venting his anger, he would not have come to look for her.
Liu Sanniang came out quickly and glanced at Zhu Zongyang. “Assistant Zhu.”
Zhu Zongyang pursed his lips. “I’ve already resigned from the government office. I’m no longer a government official.”
Liu Sanniang didn’t shy away from Zhu Zongyang’s gaze. She looked at him indifferently.
Zhu Zongyang frowned. He hated it when Liu Sanniang was like this. She was clearly just a little girl but didn’t act like one.
Zhu Zongyang took out the invitation. “I’m here to invite you. On the 26th of December, my daughter is getting married to Wang Xu, the only son of the Wang family.”
Liu Sanniang reached out to take the invitation and said calmly, “Once your daughter goes into that bridal sedan, there is no coming back.”
Zhu Zongyang revealed a shocked expression and quickly retracted his hand. At that moment, he saw two bridal sedans, one red and one white. It was very strange. He looked at Liu Sanniang and gritted his teeth. “Ridiculous. What trick did you play to scare me? Sanniang, let me tell you, I won’t fall for your trick.”
Liu Sanniang took the invitation and looked away. She could not save Zhu Zongyang. His death was preordained.
Zhu Zongyang looked at Liu Sanniang and remembered his purpose of coming. He took a deep breath and said, “Miss Liu, if you’re sure that this joyful occasion will turn out to be a grievous one, how about coming to witness it for yourself?”
Liu Sanniang looked at Zhu Zongyang. His eyes were filled with disdain and mockery.
Meeting Liu Sanniang’s gaze, Zhu Zongyang narrowed his eyes and continued. “If you don’t dare to attend, then apologize to me. I will forgive you given that you’re still young and ignorant.”
Zhu Zongyang looked at Liu Sanniang and thought that if Liu Sanniang apologized, he would forget about it. After all, they would not have much to do with each other in the future.
Liu Sanniang looked at Zhu Zongyang indifferently and said, “I’ll be there on time.”
Zhu Zongyang’s expression turned cold. “Alright, then I’ll wait. I’ll wait and see what can happen. Sanniang, you will regret it at the eleventh hour.”
Zhu Zongyang felt that not only was his anger not vented, but it was also getting worse.
Before Liu Sanniang could speak, Liu Erlang walked over. The smile on his face was gone.
Liu Erlang said coldly, “I thought you were looking for my sister for something. I didn’t expect you to be looking for trouble. Get out of my house. You are the one who will regret it at the eleventh hour.”
Waving his fist, Liu Erlang threatened. “Are you leaving or not? If not, I’ll hit you.”
Zhu Zongyang pointed at Liu Erlang. “You, you thug!”
Zhu Zongyang took a few steps back and glared at Liu Sanniang before leaving.
Liu Erlang closed the door. “Sanniang, don’t go there. This kind of person deserves it.”
She was helping him out of kindness. Not only did he not accept her kindness, but he was also rude to her.
Liu Sanniang smiled. “Second Brother, don’t worry. I know what to do.”
Liu Erlang scratched his head. “Alright, I don’t know what’s on your mind, but make sure you take care of yourself.”
Liu Sanniang nodded. She had to go to the wedding. She would not give up on saving lives until the last moment.
As long as Zhu Zongyang was not dead, Liu Sanniang would not give up on him too.
At night, the family sat together, eating beef pot. The boiling pot warmed up their body, making them feel cozy.
Madam Wei said, “The weather is getting colder and colder. The snow won’t stop anytime soon.”
Mr. Liu sipped his wine. “Next year will be another bumper harvest.”
Madam Wei smiled. “Isn’t that a good thing? Common people like us rely on a good harvest.”
Liu Dalang and Liu Erlang smiled. A bumper harvest meant that they wouldn’t have to worry about food and clothing in the next year.
Madam Wei said, “Sanniang, we’ve already found a good location for the school. After the new year, we can start letting the children attend the school.”
Liu Sanniang nodded. She had money to fund the school. If it could produce one or two knowledgeable scholars, that would be terrific. If not, she’d just take it as doing a good deed for the Liu clan.
After dinner, she returned to her room early as it was freezing outside.
Liu Sanniang had been giving her family a good dream every once in a while. She did not know what was in their dreams, but she knew that a good dream would make people happy.
Last night, it snowed again. Early next morning, Liu Erlang went to the backyard and saw a familiar figure. He yelled with a smile. “Big Brother.”
Madam Yu looked at her daughter and husband. “You must wear this safety talisman at all times. Don’t take it off, do you hear me?”
Zhu Yan replied with a smile. “Mother, if doing this can put you at ease, we will definitely do it.”
Zhu Zongyang nodded. “Right, we won’t take it off.”
Madam Yu was slightly relieved.
Zhu Zongyang sent out the invites.
Everyone in the government office received an invitation. Zhu Zongyang handed one to Lin Zheng. “Constable Lin, this is for Miss Liu. Please give it to her.”
Lin Zheng nodded and took the invitation.
Officer Zhou put away the invitation and sighed. If his daughter was still around, she would probably be married too at this point.
Zhu Zongyang smiled. “Constable Lin, please tell Miss Liu that she must come on the wedding day.”
When Lin Zheng saw Zhu Zongyang’s fake smile, he frowned and returned the invitation to Zhu Zongyang. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to do that. Please send it to her yourself.”
Lin Zheng was annoyed with the request Zhu Zongyang made and couldn’t be bothered to talk to him.
Officer Zhou said, “I still have something on. I’ll get going first.”
With that, he left with a cold expression.
Zhu Zongyang gritted his teeth in anger. He could feel that the others were looking at him mockingly. Back then, he was the most respected person in the government office other than Wei Shilai.
However, after Liu Sanniang came, everything changed.
Zhu Zongyang clenched his fists. He had never done anything evil in his life and didn’t believe that death would befall him or his daughter. Holding the invitation, Zhu Zongyang left the government office.
He had to vent his anger and teach Liu Sanniang a lesson no matter what.
This was the first time Zhu Zongyang paid a visit to Liu Sanniang’s house. He knocked on the door and Liu Erlang opened it. He looked at Zhu Zongyang and smiled. “You’re looking for my sister, right? Come in.”
Nowadays, Liu Erlang automatically assumed that if anyone he couldn’t recognize came knocking at the door, they were definitely looking for Liu Sanniang.
Liu Erlang shouted into the house. “Sanniang, someone is looking for you.”
Zhu Zongyang frowned. “I’ll just wait at the door.”
He did not want to step into the Liu family. He looked down on Liu Sanniang to begin with. If not for the sake of venting his anger, he would not have come to look for her.
Liu Sanniang came out quickly and glanced at Zhu Zongyang. “Assistant Zhu.”
Zhu Zongyang pursed his lips. “I’ve already resigned from the government office. I’m no longer a government official.”
Liu Sanniang didn’t shy away from Zhu Zongyang’s gaze. She looked at him indifferently.
Zhu Zongyang frowned. He hated it when Liu Sanniang was like this. She was clearly just a little girl but didn’t act like one.
Zhu Zongyang took out the invitation. “I’m here to invite you. On the 26th of December, my daughter is getting married to Wang Xu, the only son of the Wang family.”
Liu Sanniang reached out to take the invitation and said calmly, “Once your daughter goes into that bridal sedan, there is no coming back.”
Zhu Zongyang revealed a shocked expression and quickly retracted his hand. At that moment, he saw two bridal sedans, one red and one white. It was very strange. He looked at Liu Sanniang and gritted his teeth. “Ridiculous. What trick did you play to scare me? Sanniang, let me tell you, I won’t fall for your trick.”
Liu Sanniang took the invitation and looked away. She could not save Zhu Zongyang. His death was preordained.
Zhu Zongyang looked at Liu Sanniang and remembered his purpose of coming. He took a deep breath and said, “Miss Liu, if you’re sure that this joyful occasion will turn out to be a grievous one, how about coming to witness it for yourself?”
Liu Sanniang looked at Zhu Zongyang. His eyes were filled with disdain and mockery.
Meeting Liu Sanniang’s gaze, Zhu Zongyang narrowed his eyes and continued. “If you don’t dare to attend, then apologize to me. I will forgive you given that you’re still young and ignorant.”
Zhu Zongyang looked at Liu Sanniang and thought that if Liu Sanniang apologized, he would forget about it. After all, they would not have much to do with each other in the future.
Liu Sanniang looked at Zhu Zongyang indifferently and said, “I’ll be there on time.”
Zhu Zongyang’s expression turned cold. “Alright, then I’ll wait. I’ll wait and see what can happen. Sanniang, you will regret it at the eleventh hour.”
Zhu Zongyang felt that not only was his anger not vented, but it was also getting worse.
Before Liu Sanniang could speak, Liu Erlang walked over. The smile on his face was gone.
Liu Erlang said coldly, “I thought you were looking for my sister for something. I didn’t expect you to be looking for trouble. Get out of my house. You are the one who will regret it at the eleventh hour.”
Waving his fist, Liu Erlang threatened. “Are you leaving or not? If not, I’ll hit you.”
Zhu Zongyang pointed at Liu Erlang. “You, you thug!”
Zhu Zongyang took a few steps back and glared at Liu Sanniang before leaving.
Liu Erlang closed the door. “Sanniang, don’t go there. This kind of person deserves it.”
She was helping him out of kindness. Not only did he not accept her kindness, but he was also rude to her.
Liu Sanniang smiled. “Second Brother, don’t worry. I know what to do.”
Liu Erlang scratched his head. “Alright, I don’t know what’s on your mind, but make sure you take care of yourself.”
Liu Sanniang nodded. She had to go to the wedding. She would not give up on saving lives until the last moment.
As long as Zhu Zongyang was not dead, Liu Sanniang would not give up on him too.
At night, the family sat together, eating beef pot. The boiling pot warmed up their body, making them feel cozy.
Madam Wei said, “The weather is getting colder and colder. The snow won’t stop anytime soon.”
Mr. Liu sipped his wine. “Next year will be another bumper harvest.”
Madam Wei smiled. “Isn’t that a good thing? Common people like us rely on a good harvest.”
Liu Dalang and Liu Erlang smiled. A bumper harvest meant that they wouldn’t have to worry about food and clothing in the next year.
Madam Wei said, “Sanniang, we’ve already found a good location for the school. After the new year, we can start letting the children attend the school.”
Liu Sanniang nodded. She had money to fund the school. If it could produce one or two knowledgeable scholars, that would be terrific. If not, she’d just take it as doing a good deed for the Liu clan.
After dinner, she returned to her room early as it was freezing outside.
Liu Sanniang had been giving her family a good dream every once in a while. She did not know what was in their dreams, but she knew that a good dream would make people happy.
Last night, it snowed again. Early next morning, Liu Erlang went to the backyard and saw a familiar figure. He yelled with a smile. “Big Brother.”
