"This style won't sell."

Every place has its own folk culture, and no matter how well you make different styles of papermen, people from nearby villages and towns won't buy them.

Lihua could only hold her child, feeding him while learning from Xiao Yingying.

As for Xiong Shan, he had already gone off early with a hoe to work the fields behind the house, only to be told by Li Sanjiang after working for a long time that the field belonged to someone else.

To be honest, Li Sanjiang's first impression of the couple wasn't good; he thought they were a bit foolish.

Fortunately, even if they didn't do things right, at least they had initiative.

Li Sanjiang also understood one truth: a mule shouldn't be too smart; a mule that's too smart would slack off and not work diligently.

Since Little Yuanhou introduced them, they should be taken in.

When negotiating wages, Li Sanjiang deliberately offered a low price.

The couple agreed without hesitation!

This made Li Sanjiang feel embarrassed; shouldn't there be a bit of negotiation over wages? I offer a low price, and you should raise it.

But since they had already agreed, raising the wages himself felt a bit foolish, so he plainly promised them, work hard and there will be bonus money during holidays, intending to supplement their wages in this way.

Li Zhiyuan saw that Xiong Shan and his wife had integrated here, so he was relieved.

The couple came here seeking protection and a future for their son.

Protection is indeed here, buried under the peach forest.

As for the child... Grandma Liu once worked here with Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu for the Grandmaster, just to seek a bit of blessing for Alii. This couple now enjoys the same treatment that the Dragon King family once had, truly not shortchanging them.

Liu Changping had already driven his taxi back here early on, although now as a charter driver he arrived quite early.

Because he couldn't bear to spend money on a hotel room in Shigang Town last night and instead made do in his car for the night, and arriving early was also to save on breakfast money.

Then, Liu Changping was roped in by Xue Liangliang.

His original intention wasn't to give Xue Liangliang a ride because he had taken on the youth's task, but with the help of Xiong Shan and his wife's testimony, Liu Changping eventually agreed.

According to Xue Liangliang's request, Liu Changping first drove him to South Street in Nantong City.

This is the city center of Nantong, the most bustling area, crowded with people and vehicles, making parking difficult.

After parking at a distant parking lot, Liu Changping simply followed Xue Liangliang into the department store.

Xue Liangliang bought many clothes, for both adults and children.

He also went to a gold shop, buying three pieces of gold, plus a pair of gold and silver longevity locks.

Seeing these three pieces of gold, Liu Changping felt caught up, saying, "I'm preparing for this too now."

Xue Liangliang asked, "Getting engaged with your partner?"

"Yes." Liu Changping gestured, "Her family asks for this amount of dowry; she has a younger brother too."

"Wow, that's quite a bit."

"I think it's okay, not too much."

"Well, you earn a lot."

"Because I'm from Jiangxi."

"I understand."

"What about you, buddy?"

"I didn't ask for a dowry when I got married."

"Oh..."

"Not a live-in son-in-law."

"Hmm..."

"It's enlightened, after all, in this new era. Those things aren't important."

"You're right."

Later, Liu Changping drove Xue Liangliang to the riverbank.

To the same place they visited yesterday.

"Buddy, wait for me here."

"Okay." Liu Changping nodded, lighting a cigarette.

Xue Liangliang got off the car with a bunch of gifts, walked down the slope, and soon disappeared from sight.

Last night, following Li Zhiyuan's advice, Liu Changping had parked the car far away, but his heart was filled with curiosity.

What is so special about this riverbank that makes them come repeatedly?

Unable to resist his curiosity, Liu Changping got out of the car smoking a cigarette, and after walking down the slope, found he couldn't see Xue Liangliang anywhere.

"Huh, where did he go?"

This place unfolds vast and wide, where could anyone hide?

Searching around, Liu Changping found clothes and shoes pressed with stones by the riverbank, which belonged to Xue Liangliang.

Oh no!

Startled, Liu Changping dropped his cigarette.

He began to run and shout along the riverbank, anxiously searching.

He could swim, but across the vast river, even wanting to jump in to retrieve someone, you need a target first.

After searching for a long time, Liu Changping felt hopeless.

He gathered Xue Liangliang's clothes and shoes, returned to the taxi, and sat numbly.

How should he explain this incident!

The thought of driving back to Jinling flashed in his mind, the charter fee or whatever...you brought someone to commit suicide, how could you possibly ask for money?

However, on second thought, leaving so unclear, others might report it thinking he committed murder for money.

As he struggled with his anxiety and dilemma, the car window was suddenly tapped.

Liu Changping turned his head and was shocked.

Outside the car stood Xue Liangliang, stark naked.

Xue Liangliang got into the car, said nothing, and began dressing.

Liu Changping then noticed that the gifts Xue Liangliang bought were all gone.

"Where are the things?"

"Gave them to her and her mother."

"Oh."

Liu Changping let out a sigh, silently lighting another cigarette, feeling very fortunate, at least his loved one was still alive.

Looking again at Xue Liangliang, Liu Changping's eyes revealed a touch of admiration for this person, who still misses his deceased wife and son deeply.

Someone who isn't deep in love wouldn't be willing to even buy so many expensive new clothes and gold jewelry to throw into the river as tribute.

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