PDLP Chapter 395 Buyers Arrive
Chapter 395 Buyers Arrive
"What you're saying sounds like something I've seen before."
Old Lu's eyes were filled with doubt, "Is it that alley at the east end of town...?"
San Chuan nodded; the bookstore he frequented was right there.
Uncle Lu, standing nearby, suddenly slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up: "That alley at the east end? I think I've actually bumped into him a few times! That kid was acting suspiciously, and the place he went into... isn't that a semi-underground gambling den? A lot of people don't even know such a place exists. That kid's got some skills..."
Er'er's eyes widened instantly, and she turned her head sharply to look at Lao Lu, her gaze as sharp as a knife, piercing him.
"Old Lu, how did you know there was a gambling den there? Were you secretly going to gamble again?"
When the little girl glared at him like that, Lao Lu immediately shrank back guiltily.
She didn't even call him "Grandpa" anymore, which shows she's really angry this time.
"is not it?"
The old man chuckled dryly, rubbing his hands together, and said, "Oh, my little auntie, I quit a long time ago! Ever since you opened this restaurant, how could I dare to gamble?"
Old Lu said helplessly.
He used to indulge in drinking, gambling, and whoring—he was guilty of all three.
He was kept in check by this little girl and didn't dare to gamble anymore.
"I just happen to pass by sometimes, glance at it a few times, and then I see it by sheer coincidence."
Lao Lu explained that sometimes he just couldn't resist the urge to use his hands.
I didn't dare go in even after I got there.
Er'er was half-believing and half-doubting.
He quickly changed the subject, but his tone became excited.
"If that kid really gets into gambling, things will be much easier! According to Sanchuan, that kid frequents gambling dens, so he must be addicted. Gamblers are never clean-shaven, are they? Maybe we should scare them a little?"
Uncle pondered for a moment, then a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"That's one way. As long as those two find out that their precious son is gambling, we can use that as leverage, and maybe it will work..."
Xu Anyang chuckled softly.
"Threats aren't enough. Leave this to me! I'll handle it perfectly."
Old Lu patted his chest and guaranteed it.
Things took a turn for the better, and it seemed things would go smoothly.
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.
Before Lao Lu could even get the "cold stove" warmed up, bad news arrived early the next morning.
The family that arranges the ghost marriage is moving incredibly fast; they've already come knocking on our door.
Inside Xiao Jun's low stone house, several people were talking to Zhao Ming and Du Hehua.
Neither side looked too happy, so it seemed they hadn't agreed on a price yet.
"Hurry up and come up, you can see from here..."
When Aunt Gou Dan, Zhao's neighbor, saw them, she quickly waved to them.
Xu Yiyi stood on the wall and could vaguely see the figures inside the house.
However, his voice was deliberately lowered.
"Big sister, Xiao Jun's mother actually wants one hundred taels of silver! How dare he ask for that?"
San Chuan suddenly spoke, startling Xu Yiyi.
What are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be at school?
Xu Yiyi watched as the child went out carrying a schoolbag.
"I was originally going there, but when I got to the river, I heard there was something interesting to see here, so I came over..."
San Chuan scratched his head sheepishly and listened intently to the sounds coming from inside the room.
"One hundred taels of silver, this Du Hehua really dares to ask for it."
Aunt Gou Dan curled her lip, "They're really heartless and rotten-hearted. Xiao Jun is still sitting outside, and they're already haggling over the price. Even selling pork doesn't go like this..."
Upon hearing Aunt Gou Dan's words, Xu Yi subconsciously looked at the straw mat in the yard.
……
"One hundred taels of silver, not a single word less..."
Du Hehua, with her quick temper, spoke in a sharp and boastful voice.
“Our Xiaojun is a pure and innocent girl, and she’s quite good-looking. She’s very valuable.”