Zhang Guiying can never forget how Zhao Xiazhi looked that day.

A day of torrential rain.

She was soaking wet, her hair stuck to her face in clumps, her face was covered in bruises, and her thin body was covered in bloodstains, making her almost unrecognizable.

She stood blankly at the door of her rented room, as if her soul had been taken away.

I saw her.

Zhao Xiazhi's eyelids twitched, and she cried until she almost fainted.

Zhang Guiying was both distressed and furious, and immediately called the police.

Despite Zhao Xiazhi's severe injuries, which nearly cost her her life, the case was classified as domestic violence because they were family members, and Yu Cheng was only given three days of administrative detention.

After being released from the detention center, the father and son hated Zhao Xiazhi even more.

Fortunately, Zhao Xiazhi finally came to her senses and resolutely divorced Yu Cheng. With the help of her lawyer, she successfully received half of Yu Cheng's assets.

For the next ten years or so.

Zhao Xiazhi and Zhang Guiying depended on each other for survival.

Even when Yu Cheng went bankrupt and Yu Nian was desperate and came to Zhao Xiazhi, her biological mother, she did not soften her heart again.

Thinking back to those ten-plus years in her previous life, whenever she was sick, Xia Zhi would take care of her day and night, and Zhang Guiying gritted her teeth.

So what if I'm a little slow?

So what if I'm a little blind?

Xia Zhi has a conscience.

Both were love-struck fools, but if it were Zhao Jinzhong, that cuckold, Zhang Guiying wouldn't feel a shred of sympathy.

But she has to take care of Xia Zhi.

She not only had to manage things, but she also had to manage them in a way that made Xia Zhi completely convinced.

For the next few days, Zhang Guiying kept thinking about Zhao Xiazhi while setting up her stall. Finally, Sunday arrived, and she could breathe a sigh of relief.

Sunday.

Zhang Guiying and Zhao Binghe got up at 6:30 in the morning.

When I came out to wash up, I found that Zhao Xiazhi and Zhao Qiuzhi were already up.

Zhao Xiazhi was sweeping the yard with a broom, while Zhao Qiuzhi, with dark circles under her eyes, sat on a stool yawning.

"Why are you two up so early today since you're not working?"

"Not Sixth Sister yet."

Zhao Qiuzhi was listless. "She dragged me out of bed at five o'clock to help her clean. We cleaned the main room and the kitchen, and even the firewood in the kitchen was piled up neatly."

"After cleaning, she went out and bought melon seeds, peanuts and candy, afraid of neglecting her boyfriend... I'm so curious. When Yu Cheng comes later, I have to see if he has three heads and six arms, how did he manage to be so infatuated with Sixth Sister."

Zhao Xiazhi blushed and said, "Qiuzhi, don't talk nonsense. Yu Cheng is not Nezha. He doesn't have three heads and six arms. He's just an ordinary person with one head and two arms."

"Cough cough cough!"

Zhang Guiying choked on her toothpaste. "Yes, I can vouch for it. That Yu Cheng has one head and two arms."

Zhao Qiuzhi, "..."

Zhao Binghe, "..."

Why does that sound like an insult?

Only Zhao Xiazhi didn't realize, "Mom, you finally have a day off today, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"Isn't Yu Cheng coming over at noon? Your dad and I are going to the market to buy some vegetables and meat. It's his first time visiting, so we definitely need to take it seriously." Before getting the evidence, Zhang Guiying decided to flatter Yu Cheng.

Zhao Xiazhi had mixed feelings.

After Mom started selling braised pork, she was busy every day. Even on her rare day off, she was still busy with her own affairs.

She was so naive back then.

She actually felt that her parents only loved her older brother and sister, not her and Qiuzhi.

Zhao Xiazhi was moved and ashamed.

"Where's the fifth one?"

"Fifth Brother hasn't gotten up yet."

Without saying a word, Zhang Guiying kicked open Zhao Xueyi's door. Zhao Xueyi was startled awake and quickly grabbed the bed sheet to cover his private parts.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

Zhao Xueyi, shirtless, pulled the bed sheet over himself, his face flushed. "Mom, why didn't you knock before coming in? I'm sleeping naked."

Zhang Guiying retorted confidently, "How was I supposed to know you sleep naked? And you're acting all shy in front of me? I've seen every part of your body before."

Zhang Guiying's eyes quickly scanned the surroundings.

can not tell.

The fifth brother looked fair-skinned and had a surprisingly good figure.

Broad shoulders and narrow waist.

He even has abs.

No wonder he was able to make a living as a gigolo in his past life.

Zhang Guiying urged him, "What time is it? Get up! Yu Cheng is coming today, and your dad and I are going to buy groceries. Hurry up and get up, or your two sisters will be alone with him when he arrives!"

"Okay, okay."

"If you know, then get up quickly."

Zhao Xueyi was on the verge of a breakdown. "How am I supposed to get up if you don't leave? I'm still naked!"

"I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Then hurry up and tell me."

Zhang Guiying glared at her, "How dare you talk to me like that? Want a beating?"

"..."

Zhao Xueyi forced a smile, his voice instantly softening, "Ahem, Mom, just tell me what you need, and I'll do exactly what you say."

That's more or less.

Zhang Guiying lowered her voice and said, "You and Yu Cheng are the same age. It's easier for young people to talk to each other. When Yu Cheng comes later, try to get some information out of him. Xia Zhi is naive, so you, as her older brother, should take care of her."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Zhao Xueyi just wanted Zhang Guiying to leave quickly, so he readily agreed, "Mom, don't worry, with my mouth, I guarantee I'll find out exactly what kind of underwear Yu Cheng is wearing today."

Zhang Guiying left with peace of mind.

Zhao Xueyi got up reluctantly and washed up reluctantly.

He thought his mother was overthinking things.

I finally got a day off.

Who doesn't sleep in until they naturally wake up? The agreed time was noon, and no matter how eager you are, you won't come over so early in the morning.

It turns out.

Zhang Guiying didn't think much of it.

Just after eight o'clock, Zhao Xiazhi called out from the doorway, "Fifth Brother, Qiuzhi, Yu Cheng is here."

"..."

Zhao Xueyi was convinced.

Why are you here so early? You're not even familiar with your family, isn't it awkward to just stare at each other like that?

However, Zhao Xueyi was still quite curious about Yu Cheng's appearance.

His father said Yu grew up to look like a toad that had become a spirit.

Zhao Xueyi felt that his father's evaluation was definitely influenced by personal feelings.

How could a person possibly grow up to look like a toad?

Hearing that Yu Cheng was already chatting with Zhao Xiazhi at the door, Zhao Xueyi quickened his pace to greet them. After leaving the courtyard, Zhao Xueyi looked up, intending to say a few polite words.

The moment I looked up.

Zhao Xueyi's pupils dilated in shock, and his mind went completely blank.

"hiss!"

It took Zhao Xueyi a long time to find his voice.

He felt attacked by Yu Cheng's appearance, clutching his chest and staggering back several steps.

Oh my god!

The phrase "a toad that has become a spirit" is not an insult at all. It's such a precise, apt, and realistic description of Yu Cheng!

Out of politeness.

Zhao Xueyi forced a smile and managed to utter a polite remark, "You must be Yu Cheng. My parents went to buy groceries. Please come in quickly."

Yu Cheng also saw Zhao Xueyi, and his eyes lit up immediately. "You must be Xia Zhi's younger sister, Qiu Zhi. Xia Zhi often talks about you, saying you're even prettier than movie stars. I didn't believe it, but seeing you in person today, I finally believe it!"

"..."

Zhao Xueyi's smile froze on his face.

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