The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 192 Malicious Intent (1)_1

Chapter 192: Chapter 192 Malicious Intent (1)_1

Pei Lizheng had only one son, who had also started his schooling and attended the academy, but ultimately, he was just not cut out for it. He was then sent to be an apprentice, to help out a shopkeeper, and just when things were starting to look up, he broke his leg and now could only stay at home, seldom ever going out.

With a family to feed and provide for, although Pei Lizheng held a village office, his resources were not that ample. He also had two grandsons and a granddaughter to support. The grandsons were indeed smarter and more studious than his son, and he wanted to continue their education so they could pursue official careers. If only the household finances were more comfortable, that would indeed be ideal!

But it was Pei Qin who had proposed this idea, which made Pei Lizheng struggle to decide. Pei Qin was indeed clever, and had always come out on top in her battles with Old Pei’s House. But to become enemies with Old Pei’s House from now on...

"We have now moved to Liu’er Alley, and after the New Year is over and spring begins, we’ll renovate. At that time, we’ll be counting on Sir Lizheng to help a lot with our household registration!" After finishing her speech, Pei Qin bowed her hands in salute and took her leave.

San Ya pulled Si Ya and Pei Wendong along as they hurriedly followed her out.

Those who came to offer New Year’s greetings were puzzled. What had she said to Pei Lizheng? During the festive season, Pei Lizheng’s expression had turned so grim.

San Ya whispered to Pei Qin, "Eldest sister! Pei Lizheng might not side with us!" Then they shouldn’t hand over the rice noodle workshop to Pei Lizheng. Their grandmother’s family would surely treat them well in the future, and they could let her family handle it, which could also improve relations.

Pei Qin didn’t respond to her, instead lifting her eyes to see the people from Old Pei’s House approaching.

Those passing by to offer New Year’s greetings gave them both strange looks.

"Happy New Year!" Pei Qin said with an unconcerned smile.

Si Ya immediately pulled her, reminding her that the people from Old Pei’s House were their enemies! Why on earth was she offering them New Year’s greetings?

Her remark left Pei Zongli and Pei Houli, along with their group, unsure of how to respond. This New Year should have been a good one for them, but one disruption after another had made it anything but pleasant!

They had initially wanted to solve things by beating them up—quick and brutal, and the pain would only last a fortnight at most. Instead, they had to engage in this intelligence game. Pei Qin, noticing the villagers’ stares, waved her hand with a laugh and led San Ya and the others out of the village.

On the way, Si Ya expressed her dissatisfaction with the idea of the Pei Lizheng family making rice noodles and reproachfully told Pei Qin she shouldn’t have greeted their enemies for the New Year.

"In the future, not only will we have rice noodles and a noodle stall, but also other stuff, shops, farmland. If you don’t seek others’ help, can you do it all alone? Can you handle it?" Pei Qin realized that Si Ya, only nine years old this year, harbored malicious suspicions toward everyone; she didn’t trust a single person.

Seeing her intense gaze, Si Ya was stunned for a moment, speechless for quite a while.

When they got home, Pei Qin explained once again why she taught the Pei Lizheng family how to make rice noodles, "...After all, a rice noodle job doesn’t make that much money. Just let Pei Lizheng stir things up a bit!"

San Ya nodded, understanding her intentions, "But what if Pei Lizheng doesn’t want to do it?"

Pei Qin shrugged, "If silver is handed to them and they don’t want it, there’s nothing I can do!"

"They will definitely take it!" Pei Wendong now had complete trust in his eldest sister, believing that whatever she said was right and that she could accomplish anything! Even things others couldn’t do, she could succeed!

Pei Qin ruffled his hair, "Those who are tired, go back to sleep! When we get up at noon, let’s also cook up a pot of meat!"

Si Ya went back to the inner room without a word to sleep.

San Ya worried that Si Ya’s persistent criticism and defiance of Pei Qin would upset her, making her feel cold-hearted and dislike Si Ya. Watching her enter the inner room, she said, "Eldest sister! Si Ya doesn’t mean it intentionally; she’s just scared of being poor."

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