Chapter 221: This Matter Is Half Done!

Chapter 221: This Matter Is Half Done!

In the county, Ah Wu felt like she was floating on air every day with happiness.

Being with Siyang made every day interesting.

Even if they did nothing and just crouched in the courtyard watching ants move house together, it was incredibly fun.

Seeing his granddaughter's increasing smiles, Grandfather Liu felt greatly comforted, thinking he felt energetic all over.

In addition, he began **nagging Liu Grandmother** daily:

"When are you returning to the capital?"

**Under constant pressure, Liu Grandmother finally gave a firm date.**

Although Grandfather Liu found it a bit late and was not entirely satisfied, he thought again that at least there was a date to leave, so it would do.

**Liu Grandmother seethed inwardly.**

Over the past two days, she had **thoroughly dug into Yu Siyang’s background.**

What she discovered came as a shock—Yu Siyang, just like Ah Wu, was also considered a **simpleton**!

This news made Liu Xiangxiang **gloat for days.**

Cui Chengze, however, **flew into a towering rage.**

The woman he had failed to marry was going to marry a **simpleton**?!

Was he... inferior to a **simpleton**?!

**With a contorted expression, Cui Chengze stormed to Liu Grandmother and unleashed another tirade.**

**Sweating profusely, Liu Grandmother hurried to calm him down.**

Liu Xiangxiang, however, was in an excellent mood. She could already imagine the uproar it would cause among the young mistresses in the capital when she brought this news back.

Ah Wu had actually **managed to snag a simpleton as her husband in the countryside**!

Ha ha ha!

Perhaps because she was feeling too smug, she noticed her mother and Cui Chengze’s grim expressions, and an idea for a **nasty plan** formed in her mind.

When she mentioned it to Liu Grandmother and Cui Chengze, a sinister look flashed in Cui Chengze’s eyes, and he slowly said, "If this is the case, it could serve as **a makeshift compensation**..."

He coldly looked at Liu Grandmother, "Otherwise, when I return to the capital, I'll have to have a good talk with my father about this!"

**Liu Grandmother seethed, but agreed.**

Making Ah Wu take a hit wasn’t a big deal; after all, she had already secured a husband. Taking a loss for the Liu family wasn’t much...

...

That day, Liu Xiangxiang invited Ah Wu to attend a banquet at the home of a friend of Liu Grandmother.

"The last time we met, things didn’t go well between us. Now that I’m about to return to the capital, I thought it would be better to go out together with Ah Wu sister again, so we don’t leave with bad memories." Liu Xiangxiang looked extremely sincere, her hands pressed together as if in supplication.

Ah Wu had originally wanted to refuse, but seeing Liu Xiangxiang looking so pitiful, she hesitated slightly.

Liu Xiangxiang saw that Wu was wavering and stepped up her emotional appeal, trying to evoke sympathy: "Sister Wu, I’m heading back to the capital soon. You’re going to marry someone here, and who knows when we’ll see each other again. Can’t you do me this one favor?"

Wu hesitated, "But Xingxing and I have already made a plan to fly kites today."

Liu Xiangxiang, having investigated Yu Siyang, naturally knew that Yu Siyang had a four-year-old niece named Xingxing.

Inwardly, Liu Xiangxiang felt contemptuous. What a fool, a teenager who’s actually having a great time playing with a four-year-old.

"You can make another plan with her next time," Liu Xiangxiang casually suggested.

"No," Wu flatly refused, "Xingxing must be looking forward to it too. I can’t disappoint her."

Wu told Liu Xiangxiang, "Next time, I’ll go out with you. You’re not leaving tomorrow anyway."

Liu Xiangxiang grew anxious.

She had everything arranged on her end!

If they missed today, would she have to set it up again?

A sudden idea struck Liu Xiangxiang, "Why don’t you bring Xingxing along? ...The people we’re visiting today are all young girls, she’ll have fun playing with them."

Wu hesitated, but Liu Xiangxiang was persistent, so she said, "I’ll ask Xingxing. If she agrees, then so be it. If not, you’ll have to stay far away from us."

Liu Xiangxiang detected the disdain in Wu's words, and her expression twisted for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal and nodded with a smile, "Of course."

She thought to herself viciously, You’ll regret this, fool, I’ll see if you can still act so arrogant later!

Liu Xiangxiang followed Wu to meet Xingxing.

Xingxing was holding a kite, waiting at the entrance of the Yujia shop with Yu Siyang.

Yu Siyang and Wu exchanged a glance, a hint of sweetness between them.

"There’s a new batch of goods that arrived at the shop today, I’m very busy," Yu Siyang said, slightly embarrassed, "Sister Wu, you and Xingxing go fly the kite. I’ll join you next time."

Yu Siyang had already mentioned he might not be able to join them, but he apologized to Wu again.

Wu was very generous, "It’s okay, I understand. You’ve got work to do. Xingxing and I will go have fun!"

Liu Xiangxiang discreetly sized up Yu Siyang and sneered inwardly, her eyes filled with disdain.

Just another fool!

She couldn’t be bothered with Yu Siyang, thinking someone like him wasn’t even worthy of her attention.

"Sister Wu!" Liu Xiangxiang urged, pushing Wu to talk to Xingxing.

"By the way, Xingxing..." Wu hesitated and pointed to Liu Xiangxiang, "This is my cousin. She’s going to visit an acquaintance's house today and wants to invite me to go along. But we already have plans. I’m asking you, would you like to come with us?"

Xingxing was startled but very understanding, "Ah? Sister Wu, if you’re busy, it’s okay. We can go fly kites another time."

Seeing this, Wu decisively said, "Alright, then we won’t go at all."

Liu Xiangxiang grew anxious.

She knew the problem was this four-year-old girl. Hastily, she used a coaxing tone with Xingxing, "Oh little sister, I’m returning to the capital in a few days, and the time I have left with Sister Wu is getting shorter. Today, I’m visiting an old friend of my mother's, and I’m feeling a bit uneasy. If you don’t come, Sister Wu won’t go either. Can you come along with Sister Wu and keep me company?"

Liu Xiangxiang’s pitiful words confused Xingxing, who didn’t realize what was really going on and thought it was truly about sisterly affection.

She hesitated, then glanced at Ah Wu. "Ah Wu sister, would Xingxing be any trouble if she comes along?"

Before Ah Wu could answer, Liu Xiangxiang cut in, her face lighting up. "No bother at all!"

Afraid they might slip away, she hurriedly took Xingxing's hand, gently but firmly.

Xingxing, with one hand being pulled by Liu Xiangxiang and the other holding a kite, lost her balance and stumbled.

Ah Wu frowned, clearly annoyed, and shot Liu Xiangxiang a sharp look.

Ah Wu took the kite from Xingxing, handed it to Yu Siyang, and gently freed Xingxing's hand from Liu Xiangxiang's grasp.

Ah Wu said to Yu Siyang, "I’ll take Xingxing over to someone’s place. I'll bring her back safely in the afternoon."

Yu Siyang nodded, looking relieved.

Ah Wu took Xingxing’s hand, not even glancing at Liu Xiangxiang, and helped her into the carriage.

Liu Xiangxiang didn’t care about Ah Wu’s reaction, and she let out a quiet breath, a flash of malice crossing her eyes.

Half of her plan was already in motion!