Chapter 53: You little lass, you wouldn't really have sold someone, would you?

Xiao Shitou lifted his sleeve, wiped away his tears, and said solemnly, "I never said he was my birth father; I just think he could be my father."

Upon hearing that.

Qiao Sheng turned her gaze to Xiao Shitou and said, "Before you saw him, how did you badmouth my mother? You said I wasn't even worthy of An Jiu—how could he take a liking to me?"

Xiao Shitou fell silent for a moment, then lifted his eyes.

"Mother, Uncle just has a foul mouth; he's not a bad person."

Qiao Sheng raised an eyebrow: "Ha, you brat, you've barely spent any time with him, and you already know he's got a foul mouth but isn't a bad person!"

They've only been together a short while.

If they were to get along for a long time.

Would he just follow him away?

Qiao Sheng was thinking about that.

Xiao Shitou tugged at Qiao Sheng's sleeve and said, "Mother, don't be angry, don't quarrel with Uncle—I could never follow him away."

"Anyone could be your father—except him!"

Qiao Sheng picked up Xiao Shitou, lightly tapped his head, and said.

Xiao Shitou pouted and said nothing more, knowing that whatever he said now, his mother likely wouldn't change her mind; since that's the case, they'll just wait and see what to do later.

She set Xiao Shitou down.

Qiao Sheng looked around and couldn't help thinking.

Although she now had a fair amount of money in her hand, it was still somewhat ill-gotten; if others saw them building a house now, they'd surely gossip.

Selling Yanghuai Flower for a day could earn a little money, but it's too little.

Moreover, it has a blooming season.

Once the season ends, there's nothing left to sell.

After thinking it over.

Qiao Sheng decided to open a shop—not only would it bring in more money, but she could also start building the house sooner, and then nobody would have anything to say.

At most, they'd just be envious and jealous.

The question is, what kind of shop should she open?

Xiao Shitou noticed Qiao Sheng zoning out and asked, "Mother, what are you thinking about?"

Qiao Sheng blurted out, "Mother is thinking about what kind of shop to open."

So it turns out his mother was thinking about that.

Xiao Shitou immediately said, "Mother, you cook so well—why not open a restaurant?"

Open a restaurant?

That's worth considering.

When Qiao Sheng was with Qiao Hushui and his group, she invited them to come to the Mountain God Temple for dinner that evening, and they arrived just before dark.

Upon arrival.

Qiao Hushui looked around, not seeing Shi Lin, and asked Qiao Sheng, "You little brat, you wouldn't really have sold someone, would you?"

Lan Yue Niang and the others all turned their gazes toward Qiao Sheng.

Qiao Sheng parted her lips and said, "Father, in your heart do you really think I'm that kind of person? It's not what you imagine. The truth is, Ligouzi's friend bought him from me. He begged me for a long time, and I couldn't bring myself to refuse…"

Now Qiao Hushui had nothing to say.

The shop still hadn't been found.

So Qiao Sheng didn't tell them about the restaurant plan; the next morning, after picking Yanghuai Flower, she took Xiao Shitou to Li Dayin's place.

"Big Brother Yin, Big Brother Jin, I have something to tell you: from now on I won't be delivering Yanghuai Flower to you. Find someone else to buy it, or else spend some time this afternoon going up the mountain to pick it yourselves."

Li Dayin said, "Why? Is it because we're paying too little…"

He hadn't finished speaking.

Qiao Sheng cut him off: "Big Brother Yin, don't overthink it—it's not what you think. I'm planning to start another business, afraid I'll be too busy, so…"

That was her meaning.

Li Dayin and the others understood.

Li Dajin spoke before Li Dayin: "All right, then we'll go pick it ourselves. If you ever need our help with anything, just let us know."

(End of chapter)