Chapter 134: Hiding Selfish Motives

Having thought it through, Liu Chuxue looked up at Fu Yan Cheng: "Borrowing a dog is fine, but I'm afraid a big dog would be hard to tame; if it actually bites someone, that would be bad. Later, I'll see who in the village has a puppy and catch one to bring back. At night, any noise will alert the people guarding the yard."

Fu Yan Cheng, hearing her say this, replied: "Then we'll do as you say. However, you don't need to look for a puppy; I'll have someone send one to you."

Kong Yizhang's cousin had adopted a retired military dog that had given birth to puppies, which were now exactly one month old. He thought that when he went to the brick factory to haul bricks later, he would stop by the commune to make a phone call.

Liu Chuxue felt a bit embarrassed and was about to refuse when she heard Fu Yan Cheng say: "Don't rush to refuse. The puppy I mentioned is a descendant of a military dog. Later, I'll help you train it; guarding the house and yard will definitely be no problem."

He had indeed harbored a selfish motive; this would give him another chance to come over.

Since he had put it that way, she truly could not refuse again: "Then thank you."

Fu Yan Cheng saw that it was getting late; he had previously seen the budget sheet Liu Chuxue held and knew how many bricks were needed: "Then I'll go haul the bricks."

Liu Chuxue quickly spoke up: "I'll go with you."

Although Fu Yan Cheng wanted to be alone with Liu Chuxue, a place like the brick factory was not suitable for a young woman: "The brick factory is dusty everywhere; you'd better stay home and busy yourself with other things."

How could Liu Chuxue listen? She already owed quite a few favors; how could she let him go alone, especially since loading the bricks and paying for them were both required: "Wait for me."

She turned, went inside, and came out with a crossbody bag with patches on it: "Let's go; I'll go pay."

After all, it was not a small sum; it wouldn't be right to let him advance the money, and besides, who carries that much cash when going out?

Seeing her insist, Fu Yan Cheng said no more. Actually, he had indeed prepared the money, but being able to spend time alone with her was something he eagerly desired; at worst, he could just have her stay in the vehicle when they arrived.

Fu Yan Cheng greeted Liu Chuxue's father and mother before walking outside, but Liu Chuxue was held back by her mother: "Xue, go ask your Uncle Liangzi's son, Cunyi, to go with you."

At first, Liu Chuxue hadn't reacted; seeing her mother holding her hand and not letting go, she then remembered that in this era, if she went out alone with Fu Yan Cheng, before they even returned, rumors would be flying everywhere: "I understand."

Her words had barely fallen when she heard Liu Cunyi's voice: "Auntie, I've come to haul cement to prepare for pouring the foundation."

Liu's mother saw the person pushing the handcart over: "Cunyi, I'll go deliver the cement later; you and Chuxue make a trip to the brick factory."

Liu Cunyi smiled: "Auntie, you don't need to run; I'll deliver the cement and come back right away; it won't take much time."

Liu's mother spoke up to stop him: "The cart is still waiting over there; it's not good to make people wait too long. Besides, I still need to go over and tell your father where to put the bricks once they're brought back."

Liu Cunyi glanced at the Jiefang truck outside, his face full of excitement: "Auntie, are you saying this big Jiefang truck is going to haul bricks?"

Liu's mother nodded: "Yes."

Liu Cunyi was overjoyed, nearly jumping three feet high: "Great! I'll go along right now."

He had never ridden in such a big automobile in all his life; his expression of excitement was impossible to hide.

No sooner had they left than the villagers gathered together again: "I remember now. That man, yes, that's right."

"Remember what? You said a bunch of things but it was all for nothing; I didn't understand a thing."

"I'm talking about the man driving the car. He was among those who came to deliver the commendation to Chuxue that day."

"Don't say that; it does seem to be true."

"Why has this person come again, and moreover, helped Shanliang's family so greatly?"

"I don't know. Should we go ask?"

"Let's go, let's go! If we don't get it cleared up, my heart will itch."

(End of this chapter)