Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 164: Cui Shao Xi Enters the Village (1)

Even if it had been unintentional, something this small could destroy everything.

If she had been a little weaker, if she didn’t have Ah Jian by her side, Lian Fang Zhou couldn’t imagine how badly things might have gone.

If the money and land deeds had really fallen into her Uncle’s hands, even if Cui Shao Xi had come to clear up the misunderstanding, wouldn’t it have been too late?

Ten thousand taels of silver was enough to make even the most honest people become greedy, let alone selfish people like her aunt and uncle.

And if her uncle had not been reconciled to just being ‘in charge’ but had also wanted to take the whole thing over— which Lian Fang Zhou knew was 100% likely— with such daring evil, it would not have been long before she would be sold again!

And not just her, but her siblings too!

No one would help them and even Aunt Zhang would have no place to speak up.

The separation contract between them was good enough if her family was strong.
If they were weak, it would be as useless as an empty piece of paper.

And with the money in his hands, what hoop could her uncle not jump through?

In other words, Cui Shao Xi was too unreliable!

Unintentional or not, it had caused her a great deal of trouble!

Seeing him now, how could Lian Fang Zhou have a good expression?

After waiting for a while, Lian Fang Zhou became impatient as she watched Cui Shao Xi stare at her in a daze and she said indifferently: “Master Cui seems fine, so I will leave first.
I have a lot to do! Master Cui should go visit my Uncle’s house, I think! He should be free and will no doubt receive Master Cui very warmly!”

Hearing this, Cui Shao Xi finally realized that something was wrong.
He pushed aside his disappointment and hurriedly walked closer, smiling in confusion.
“I didn’t find it so last time! On the way to your house, I happened to run into your uncle and he took me to his house! Well, he… he is very enthusiastic, but… you didn’t mean that, did you?”

Just too stupid!

Lian Fang Zhou’s tone dropped and she said lightly, “I didn’t say anything.
You should understand when you go to his house by yourself!”

“This seems strange!” Cui Shao Xi could hear that something was off, no matter how stupid he was, so he hurriedly smiled.
“He said he was your eldest uncle, so I just let him direct me, otherwise I would not go to his house! Fang Zhou, could you tell me what’s wrong? I, did I cause you any trouble?”

“Young Master Cui, how could you not know that after you left, he—!”

Lian Ze couldn’t help but burst out but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Lian Li’s loud voice, full of joy and surprise.

“Master Su! Haha, you’re here! Great! Very great!” Lian Li’s eyes were lit up with excitement, his face flushed slightly as he strode towards Cui Shao Xi joyfully.

Lian Fang Zhou exchanged a glance with Lian Ze and Ah Jian and then said lightly, “Let’s go!” as she turned to leave.

She couldn’t help but glare at Cui Shao Xi: What a good ‘young master Su’! If it wasn’t for these three words, she would have a lot less trouble on her plate.

However, Cui Shao Xi only vaguely noticed the title, who knew what he was thought of it.

Cui Shao Xi smiled bitterly at Lian Fang Zhou, apologizing.

He also wanted to know what was going on!

“Fang Zhou! Stop!” Seeing that she was about to leave, Lian Li didn’t wait to formally greet Cui Shao Xi.
He turned and scolded her: “No rules, no manners! Haven’t you seen Young Master Su, here? Or are you feeling guilty!”

“Am I feeling guilty? Why should I feel guilty?” Lian Fang Zhou asked, curling her lip.
Lian Ze snorted softly, his eyes bright and his expression a little excited as he waited for the show.

“Hmph!” Lian Li hummed heavily, “Do things still need to be explained? Young Master Su is here and we can finally clarify things three to six sides! I want to see how you can deny me this time!”

Lian Fang Zhou smiled at Lian Li but did not answer him.
She turned her eyes to Cui Shao Xi and asked politely, “Are you my cousin?”

“No!” Cui Shao Xi blurted out without thinking.

He did not want to be her brother-in-law!

Lian Fang Zhou said ‘oh’ and then asked, “You are not my Su family’s cousin, are you?”

“Of course I’m not!” Cui Shao Xi shook his head decisively.
What had he done wrong? Although he still had no idea what was going on, he was quickly realizing whatever he had done, it had been big!

Fang Zhou’s Uncle’s attitude towards her— he also saw clearly; it was completely different than what he had imagined.

Realizing this, Cui Shao Xi felt surprised but not that surprised.
He had seen more of his share of these things of things in big families with his own eyes and heard too much with his own ears.
What was so strange about this?

“Uncle, did you hear clearly?” Lian Fang Zhou said with a smile.
She turned to Lian Ze and Ah Jian immediately, “Let’s go!”

Lian Li was startled, his mouth opening slightly, feeling overwhelmed.

Seeing her leave, Cui Shao Xi hurriedly called out, “Fang Zhou, wait for me!” and started to follow her.

“Young Master Su!” Lian Li didn’t try to puzzle it out, not bothering to try and stop Fang Zhou, but he couldn’t let Cui Shao Xi go!

In a hurry, he grabbed Cui Shao Xi’s sleeve and quickly asked, smiling: “Master Su, what is going on? You, aren’t you from the Su family in Shuangliu County? Quickly, say it again, tell her—”

“I’m not!” Cui Shao Xi frowned, unceremoniously plunking his arm away and saying, “When did I say I was a son of the Su family?” He started to chase Lian Fang Zhou again.

“Young Master Su!” Lian Li suddenly had a very bad feeling, his heart beating wildly.
How could he let Cui Shao Xi leave so easily? He rudely stepped in front of him and opened his arms to stop him, saying wryly: “Don’t joke, Young Master Su! Are you not the son of the Su family? You said so last time!”

Cui Shao Xi was now a little annoyed and he stared at Lian Li: “Who is joking with you? Last time? Last time I said I was from the Su family but I didn’t say I was their son! My mother is the sister of Master Su, so I’m a young  master of the Su family’s relatives.
Don’t you think I’m half of the Su family? What’s the difference between half and full? So I said yes, understand?”

“So you are the young master of the Su family!” Lian Li’s eyes lit up.

“Of course!” Cui Shao Xi nodded and pushed Lian Li away, calling out “Fang Zhou!” and hurried after her.

Seeing that he was leaving, Cui Yi shook his head and waved at the coachman, “Follow him!” he said as he broke out into a trot with Cui Shao Xi.

It’s not that he didn’t want to take the carriage but his master was still walking.
How could a slave like him take the carriage? Wouldn’t he be afraid of losing his life?

Lian Li stood there for a while, staring blankly.

TN: Oh my god, Cui Shao Xi is such a blonde.
I got to say, if he was an animal, he’d definitely be a peacock! He’s lucky he’s pretty! Hopefully he marries someone smarter— just not LFZ, cuz she’s taken by her mature and responsible business partner/handyman.
Hmm, if CSX is a peacock, what would Ah Jian be? He’s too sweet to be a wolf.
Maybe a hound? Sensible and good to have around!