Chapter 39: Both are human, why is his name so unpleasant!

Qiao Sheng originally intended to leave Xiao Shitou with Zhang Qiao and go to the town by himself.

Xiao Shitou said he wouldn't go no matter what, saying he would stay at home with Shi Lin until she returns.

"Mother, if you don't agree, I'll just run back later on my own."

"You little brat."

Qiao Sheng lightly tapped Xiao Shitou's head and asked, "Aren't you afraid he's a bad person and will take you away?"

"He doesn't seem like a bad person."

Xiao Shitou blinked his eyes and said.

She had business to attend to, so taking him to town was inconvenient; Qiao Sheng had to let him stay in the Mountain God Temple, but before leaving he warned Shi Lin several times.

Qiao Sheng didn't know what to do about the slave contract, so he went around asking Li Dayin and the others one by one; fortunately Cheng Xianglan knew.

Moreover, she had acquaintances in the Yamen.

Qiao Sheng quickly procured the slave contract, but it cost a fair amount—she spent ten taels of silver.

Even though it was somewhat expensive.

But it was worth the expense.

Shi Lin's marriage as a son‑in‑law required the cancellation of his slave status; the next day when registering, Qiao Sheng first cancelled his slave status before proceeding with the registration.

The registered name.

was Ligouzi.

Shi Lin furrowed his brows and asked, "I'm called that name?"

"Yes."

"That's the name on your slave contract."

Qiao Sheng said, his face unmoved and his heart steady.

The female household and their household registration were completed, and Qiao Sheng immediately registered Xiao Shitou.

She gave him the name Qiao Yi.

From then on, his remaining life would be comfortable.

Shi Lin: "…"

Both are human, why is his name so unpleasant!

Arriving at the Yamen entrance.

Qiao Sheng stopped in his tracks, and at the same time Shi Lin said, "Sir, from now on you are mine; remember to wear your hat wherever you go, and don't let anyone see your face."

"Didn't you say it wouldn't be long before you would part ways with me?"

Shi Lin said, asking.

Qiao Sheng looked around, stepped closer and said, "I did say that, but you are someone I bought; even if we part, you remain my person."

"You've already cancelled my slave status."

Shi Lin raised an eyebrow and said.

Qiao Sheng: "…"

She forgot about this; had I known, I wouldn't have let her find out.

She had originally intended to mess with her a bit.

Fine.

He only lost his memory, not become stupid.

Qiao Sheng looked up and said, "You're right; since that's the case, after we part, we go our separate ways, and the money I spent will be considered a donation."

Shi Lin gave no reply.

Qiao Sheng quickly bought a brush, ink, paper, and an inkstone, then found a flat spot and began drafting the separation document.

"Sign!"

After writing his full name, Qiao Sheng handed the brush to Shi Lin.

Shi Lin took it.

Great!

Finally resolved.

She really is very clever.

Qiao Sheng was pleased when Shi Lin set down the brush; she had thought he was done, but to her surprise he hadn't written a single character.

"What are you doing? Weren't you told to write?"

Shi Lin said at an even pace, "I have no memory of my past now; if I part with you, where will I go? Let's wait until my memory returns, then we can part."

Qiao Sheng: "…"

She felt as if she were moving a stone only to smash her own foot.

Xiao Shitou covered his mouth and laughed.

Qiao Sheng noticed, and under the pretext of gathering firewood at home, called Xiao Shitou out to talk: "Xiao Shitou, do you really like that uncle?"

Xiao Shitou nodded.

Qiao Sheng admitted, "I don't like him."

"Mother, didn't you want a husband? He's quite good‑looking; why not him…"

Xiao Shitou opened his mouth and said.

Does he like him just because he's good‑looking?

(End of chapter)