Chapter 318: Second Sister, Must You Really Argue With Me Over This?

Chunxiao saw Second Sister's serious expression and whispered, "I promised them that once Zhuifeng catches some game, I'll give it to them."

Chuxue cut straight in, "On what grounds?"

Chunxiao didn't understand, "What?"

"I'm asking on what grounds you'd give away Zhuifeng's hard-earned catch to others."

"I brought it out; why can't I?"

"Then why did you promise to give Zhuifeng's catch to them?"

"I, I, I just wanted them to believe what I said."

Hearing this, Chuxue looked skyward in speechless exasperation, "To make them believe your words, you have to hand over your own things? What kind of logic is that?"

"It's just a rabbit; Second Sister, must you really argue with me over this?"

"Is this about a rabbit? What state of mind are you in now?"

She realized that, for some reason she couldn't pinpoint, Chunxiao's personality had changed.

In the original book, Chunxiao was dragged down by Second Sister's affairs, couldn't continue her schooling, and was married off to a domestic abuser; after Chuxue arrived, she was determined to make amends to her, to make amends to the whole family, yet she forgot that a person's mindset changes with their environment.

Judging by Chunxiao's changes these past days, it wasn't a good sign; it seemed she would have to be more cautious in her future actions.

Mother Liu also realized then that her youngest daughter's recent changes were quite significant, as if she were getting a bit carried away: "Don't go blabbing about family matters outside; besides, do only as much as your ability allows; don't go bragging to people."

Hearing her own father's words, Chunxiao's face flashed with awkwardness; she muttered softly, "What am I bragging about? I'm just stating the truth."

She only wanted to show off a bit; how did this turn into a scolding?

Chuxue also feared that someone with ill intentions might set their sights on Zhuifeng: "From now on, mention Zhuifeng's abilities to outsiders less. If someone ever makes a move on Zhuifeng, I won't forgive you."

Chunxiao felt somewhat guilty: "Second Sister, you're making it sound too serious. Besides, Zhuifeng is so capable; how could anything happen?"

Chuxue kept staring at her; after all, she was still a child. Chunxiao directly hid behind Mother Liu.

Seeing her like this, Mother Liu said, "Your father and Second Sister are right. From now on, brag less about Zhuifeng's abilities to people outside. If you cause trouble for the family, I'll deal with you."

While they were talking, Aunt Cuihong and Li Guizhi, the second daughter-in-law of the Li family next door to the old house who got along well with Mother Liu, arrived at the door: "Chuxue, why are you only eating now?"

Mother Liu was about to say something, but Chuxue quickly took over the conversation: "We went up the mountain and came back late. Please, both aunts, sit down."

Chunxiao, surprisingly sensible this time, brought over two tree stumps: "Aunts, please sit."

Li Guizhi spotted the rabbit at the kitchen door first: "Oh, this rabbit wasn't hunted by your dog, was it?"

Mother Liu glanced at Chuxue; seeing no reaction from her, she replied, "It was indeed brought back by Zhuifeng, but it was just good luck today."

Aunt Cuihong laughed, "It's all over the village now that your dog can hunt game; everyone is practically envious to death."

Mother Liu dared not speak further and quickly changed the subject: "How did you find time to come over?"

"This afternoon, the two of us were still weeding the peanut fields at the foot of the mountain, so we came out a bit early and just happened to stop by your place for a while."

Li Guizhi lowered her voice and said, "People from the commune came today. I heard the Party Secretary and the Village Head made Liu Quanwen bring out all the account books from the past few years and hand them over to the commune officials for verification. They also asked Uncle Liangzi's eldest son to assist."

Aunt Cuihong chimed in, "Do you think the Party Secretary and the others want that child, Liu Cunren, to take Liu Quanwen's position?"