chsdbacks Chapter 150 Liu Shunsheng
Chapter 150 Liu Shunsheng
Xu Sui didn't need to guess at all; she knew exactly what Xiao Feng was planning.
She not only didn't dislike him, but actually quite admired him. This kid had the makings of a businessman; no wonder he could survive in the black market at such a young age.
"Just take it. This kind of thing doesn't happen often, and there might not be another chance."
"If there really is a next time, even if I don't have these few dollars, I'll still come to you." Xu Sui smiled and returned the three dollars.
In their small county, where would they get so many large, discarded items? There are only a handful of families who can afford to buy such items, and finding even one piece of scrap every few months is considered lucky.
So although this business is extremely profitable, it's not sustainable. Whether you can make money or not depends largely on luck.
This child has a hard life.
Children who aren't unfortunate wouldn't even consider seeking a way to survive in a dangerous place like the black market.
Xiao Feng has no parents and is raised by his uncle and aunt. However, his uncle and aunt also have their own children. Although they would not mistreat their nephew, people tend to favor their own flesh and blood and plan for their own children's future.
She doesn't need those few dollars, but the child is very short of money.
Xiao Feng didn't want to accept it, so he quickly declined, but he didn't completely refuse.
In the end, he had no choice but to accept it. He was somewhat touched, knowing that the other party was considering his situation and therefore did not want to take his money.
"Okay, Sister Sui Sui, just remember to call me if you need anything in the future."
Xu Sui smiled gently, "Yeah, don't worry. As long as you do a good job, I'll definitely come to you first next time something like this happens."
After everyone left.
Back home, as soon as I entered the house...
Xu Sui looked up and saw her sister-in-law Xiao Fen and Du Mei peeking out the window, seemingly looking at something.
She walked over and followed their gaze out the window, immediately noticing that the door of the Liu family's house in the same courtyard was wide open.
Xiao Fen and Du Mei were unaware that someone was coming. One of them leaned against the window and whispered, while the other leaned closer to listen quietly.
"It must be Liu Shunsheng who's back. Xiaomei, don't let Liu Shunsheng's respectable appearance and stable job fool you; he's no ordinary person."
"I remember last year this guy had some kind of affair with Widow Li from our compound. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's definitely true that he's a womanizer."
"Nine times out of ten, seeing that Widow Li was all alone and lonely, he probably had those kinds of thoughts about her."
"Most women can't handle a man like that, so you'd better not even think about dating him," Xiao Fen said, speaking from her own experience.
Du Mei pursed her lips, about to say something.
Suddenly, inside the Liu family's house next door...
Just then, a tall and upright man walked out. He had regular features, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, and he was wearing a dark blue work uniform from the transportation department of a textile factory.
He carried an old hen and a kitchen knife into the yard, sat on a small stool, lowered his head, and swiftly brought down the knife. In no time, the struggling hen stopped breathing, and a lot of blood flowed from its neck.
Killing a chicken, plucking its feathers, gutting it...
He performed a series of actions with great skill, humming an unknown tune. He looked like a decent-looking man, but some of his actions were rather nonchalant.
It's not bad looking, but it gives off a somewhat shady vibe.
Xiao Fen quickly pulled Du Mei aside, pointed at the man who was killing a chicken, pinched her nose and said disdainfully, "See that? That's Liu Shunsheng."
"Look at what he's humming! It's completely out of tune, it sounds awful, I don't know where he learned it from."
Such a person, unless they have a good job and a decent-looking face.
If you go out into the world, you'll just be seen as a hoodlum or a good-for-nothing.
Du Mei followed Xiao Fen's gaze, gripped the hem of her dress tightly, pursed her lips, and remained silent for a long while.
Just then, Xiao Fen noticed that Xu Sui had come home from get off work. She gently tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Doesn't Liu Shunsheng look like a scoundrel?"
"The matchmaker just came again and said that the Liu family has agreed to arrange for the two of them to meet somewhere first. If they are compatible, they can continue; if not, then they can call it quits."
"The old lady is troubled by this matter. She went out for a walk, saying she wanted to find her old friends to inquire about Liu Shunsheng's situation."
Although Liu Shunsheng lived in the same courtyard as their family, he drove a large truck for the transport team and might not be able to come back even once a month, and even if he did, he wouldn't stay for long.
Few people knew whether Liu Shunsheng had done anything wrong outside.
Xu Sui glanced through the window at Liu Shunsheng, who was processing an old hen, but from his appearance, she couldn't tell anything.
Based on her past memories, this man liked young and beautiful women, and he couldn't help but whistle when he saw a pretty young woman.
However, he does have some principles, but not many.
This man doesn't actively provoke women who are already married, and he treats his wife at home quite well, at least he gives the family living expenses on time every month.
Driving a big truck outside already pays well, 45 yuan a month, plus the extra money you can make on the side, some skilled people can make a lot of money in a month.
Therefore, the Liu family's conditions were considered quite good within the entire compound. Not to mention, in recent years, despite the famine, the Liu family, with so many children, had hardly ever gone hungry.
However, the fact that he killed two of his wives was widely rumored. Also, there were rumors about his many children and elderly relatives, meaning that marrying into the family would inevitably involve caring for the elderly and children.
Therefore, most families would not marry their daughters to him.
"Xiaomei, what are you thinking?" Xu Sui thought for a moment and asked Du Mei for her opinion first.
Du Mei has been staying at home these days, and she actually gets along quite well with the family.
Even Xiao Fen, who initially had the biggest opinion about having another person in the family, hasn't said much about Du Mei lately.
"I...I want to wait until Grandma comes back and hear her opinion before deciding whether or not to go and meet Liu Shunsheng," Du Mei said softly, turning her gaze away from the man outside the window.
Xu Sui nodded. "That's only right. The old lady cares a lot about your affairs. Having her go out and inquire for you will save you a lot of trouble."
Marriage is a serious matter and should be approached with caution.
Grandma Qin had previously said she wouldn't take care of this granddaughter, but after spending more time together, perhaps because of the blood ties, and also because she had promised her daughter, she now actually cares quite a bit about Du Mei.
She even used her own money to buy eggs on the black market to secretly nourish Du Mei. Whenever she had something delicious, she would share it with Du Mei.
After staying with the old lady for a while, Du Mei looked less thin and frail. She gained some weight in her face, became more attractive, and her skin wasn't as dark anymore.
In addition, Xu Sui would occasionally talk to her about how to match clothes and how to dress up, so Du Mei lost some of her rustic charm and became more like a city girl.