The days now were bustling and thriving, her tea snacks selling well, and her confidence soared with each sale, instinctively straightening her back, presenting a renewed energy.
"Aunt Tao seems younger by the day," Liu Caiyun had just begun speaking as Chiang Xiao, who had just gone into the inner room to put down her bag, turned to look at her.
She noticed the dark undertone in Liu Caiyun’s eyes and instantly became more vigilant.
That old rumor from another province about Chiang Qingzhu had once devastated Ge Liutao so badly that she couldn’t recover. In this life, that event had never transpired, and Ge Liutao’s health had been restored with the help of Ganoderma water and Ginseng Water. However, returning to Siyang Village, she couldn’t help but remember, always staying alert.
She approached, just as Liu Caiyun continued, "Lately, I’ve been terribly worried. Our Desheng only got into a secondary vocational school, and he has to go far away to study. Just thinking about my son traveling afar unsettles me deeply. Unlike Uncle Songhai and Aunt Tao, who are so blessed. I heard Chiang Xiao is taking you to the county town?
"Desheng getting into the secondary vocational school is impressive as well. I heard after graduating, there’s guaranteed job placement. He won’t have to worry about finding employment in the future."
To hear Ge Liutao casually discussing topics like ultrasonography and job placements took Aunt Juan and the others by surprise. The old Ge Liutao was a woman of little exposure, who’d always just nod or mumble in agreement to what others said. Now, she could actually engage Liu Caiyun on topics like job placements?
And she wasn’t the least bit shy about it.
Liu Caiyun smiled and said, "That’s true, I’m not worried about that, it’s just Desheng’s safety abroad that I’m concerned about. Oh, Aunt Tao, I heard some news a couple of days ago and thought you might be aware of it, but seeing how you all are still beaming with joy, it seems you don’t know yet. Otherwise, if a daughter was involved..."
She hadn’t finished her sentence when her wrist was gripped by Chiang Xiao.
A wave of numbness startled Liu Caiyun so much that she forgot what she was going to say next and looked up sharply at Chiang Xiao.
Chiang Xiao’s gaze was icy and piercing, making her heart skip a beat.
"Liu Caiyun, if you’re concerned about Ji Desheng’s safety out there, you might consider sending him to learn martial arts. As for what kind, come on, let’s talk outside," Chiang Xiao said.
She didn’t let go of her grip on Liu Caiyun’s wrist and led her outside.
Liu Caiyun didn’t want to go, but she was powerless to resist following because her entire arm to her shoulder felt numb and sore!
This sensation left her unable to think about what she had initially wanted to say, her other hand trying to pry Chiang Xiao’s grip open.
"Chiang Xiao, let... let go..."
Why would Chiang Xiao let her continue speaking nonsense here?
She forcefully dragged Liu Caiyun out to a deserted wasteland.
Since she wore an expression of indifference, those who saw her were somewhat bewildered and didn’t dare to approach and speak to her.
"Chiang Xiao, let go of me!"
"Let’s finish talking first," Chiang Xiao said and pulled her to a wasteland with a few banana plants, then suddenly released her hand, pushing her forcefully.
Liu Caiyun stumbled backward a few steps, her back crashing into a banana tree.
"Chiang Xiao, have you gone mad? You’re getting vicious!"
"Liu Caiyun, what were you about to say to my granny?" Chiang Xiao stood before her, her eyes cold.
If she wasn’t mistaken, Liu Caiyun was just about to bring up Chiang Qingzhu in front of her grandmother.