Chapter 128: Scheming

As soon as she said this, Grandma Yu nodded at her, left the courtyard, and stood guard at the gate.

Old Yu looked at the bag on the jar, thinking of his wailing little grandson: "Once I step out of this door, I won't admit to anything."

Chuxue naturally understood what he meant: "I understand."

Old Yu looked outside: "Wait for me a moment, I’ll be right back."

After about twenty minutes, he returned: "Light the firecrackers at 7:15 tomorrow morning. Before that, take a bottle of white liquor and offer three cups in the northwest corner. After the firecrackers, have your father use the shovel at the place where the liquor was offered, and then you can start work as usual."

Chuxue nodded, but thinking of her father’s leg: "My father is injured, are there any particular requirements for building the new house?"

"It’s fine, he’s not sick. But it would be best to have him carry a piece of red cloth in his pocket."

After clarifying, Chuxue didn't stay any longer: "Alright, you all rest, I’m heading back."

Seeing Chuxue come out, Grandma Yu said in a low voice: "Girl, you have a kind heart. You’ve really done us a huge favor. Grandma will remember this kindness."

"It’s only right, don't say that. It’s getting late, so I won't go in to see Auntie and the baby. Please give them my regards."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, she left the Yu house.

Just as she reached the fork in the road, she saw a figure—it was none other than Liu Mu. She hurried forward a few steps: "Mom, how long have you been waiting?"

"Just got here. Did you find out?"

"Yes, let’s go, we’ll talk when we get back."

The mother and daughter arrived home and entered the room: "The liquor is easy to handle, but there are no firecrackers at home. What should we do?"

As they were talking, they heard someone outside the gate: "I think that sounds like Uncle Liangzi."

Chuxue stepped out of the courtyard in a few strides: "Uncle Liangzi, why are you here? Come in."

Uncle Liangzi followed Chuxue into the room and took a string of firecrackers out of his basket: "I’m afraid you don't have these at home."

"We were just talking about this. Where did you get the firecrackers?"

"My eldest brother’s son, Xiaolong, is getting married in a few days. My brother bought them yesterday, so I borrowed a string first. You can buy some and return them later."

"Thank you so much. I’ll go buy some and return them tomorrow."

Liu Fu also expressed his gratitude: "Liangzi, you’re very thoughtful."

"Sigh, why thank me between brothers? You’ve finally come through the bitterness to the sweetness, and I’m happy for you."

With the items delivered, Liangzi didn't stay: "It’s getting late, I should head back."

The mother and daughter saw him out the gate: "Walk slowly on the road."

"Alright, I’m off, go back inside."

The two closed the gate and turned back into the room: "Uncle Liangzi is truly warm-hearted."

"We’ve played together since we were kids; the relationship is there. But we must remember this kindness."

"I know."

"Alright, it’s getting late, and you have to get up early tomorrow. Go wash up and get some rest."

At a certain government compound in Beijing.

"What? You said their house was burglarized a few days ago?"

"Yes."

"How could it be such a coincidence?"

"Madam, what should we do next?"

"Find an opportunity to test the old Liu couple and see if they have ever seen a thin jade plaque."

"Understood."

"Remember, don't be too obvious."

"Understood."

After hanging up the phone, the woman thought of that good-for-nothing in the Han family and dialed another number: "Proceed according to the original plan. You and he will return to Beijing together."

"But I haven't found the Han family’s assets yet."

"That’s why I’m having you bring Han Huaiming back to Beijing."

"Alright, I understand."

Now that the old Han couple was gone, her goal was essentially achieved. As for whether that imposter knew about those things or was just not saying, as long as he came to Beijing, she had plenty of ways to make him tell the truth.