jdhmnovel Chapter 155 Holy Father, Prepare to Die (4)
Chapter 155 Holy Father, Prepare to Die (4)
Li Shi was already embarrassed to go to Grandma Li's house to borrow rice, and now, hearing Grandma Li's "kind" question, he was even more ashamed!
His face flushed red, and he said, "We have guests, and we're out of rice. We'd like to come and borrow some from you!"
Upon hearing Li Shi's words, Grandma Li's daughter-in-law's face immediately fell. It seemed this wasn't someone coming to deliver something, but rather someone coming to take something from her house!
She wasn't a good person to begin with, and now that she saw her family couldn't get anything out of her, she suddenly became sarcastic and her words became barbed: "I was wondering why my heart was pounding so early in the morning. It turns out someone's trying to take advantage of this favor and come to collect a debt! In this world, there's no reason to take back what you've given."
Grandma Li, being more knowledgeable, immediately came up with a different plan.
Although Li Shi couldn't give her anything this time, there would be next time! There was no need to turn against them so quickly. Not only would it offend people, but would Li Shi still remember them if he had any benefits next time?
Giving him this rice now is just returning the favor I took before; I haven't suffered any other loss. Plus, it'll make Li Shi, who's not very bright, remember this kindness. Why wouldn't I be happy to do it?
"That's easy! I'll go get it for you right away!"
Grandma Li's daughter-in-law looked at her, wanting to say something, but was stopped by Grandma Li's gaze.
Soon, Grandma Li went into the inner room and brought back a small bag of rice.
She handed the rice to Li Shi and thoughtfully instructed, "If it's not enough, come back for more!"
Hearing this, Li Shi was deeply moved, and his determination to do more good deeds was strengthened once again.
Sure enough, doing good deeds always pays off! Look, Grandma Li lent her rice, didn't she?
At this moment, Li Shi was completely absorbed in his own world. He had no idea that the rice was originally bought with his own money, and he didn't need to borrow it at all.
If he hadn't been so kind, he wouldn't have had to do these "humble" things to beg for help!
Speaking specifically of Granny Li's family, were they so poor that they truly couldn't afford to eat?
No, her family can afford to eat! But if she just cries and complains to Li Shi, her family can save a lot of money on rice. Why not?
Besides, everyone in the village knows what Li Shi looks like, and it's not just her family doing this!
Honestly, there are almost no households in the village that haven't taken advantage of his family.
"You absolutely must return the rice you borrowed this time!"
Just as Li Shi was about to walk out the door, Grandma Li's daughter-in-law shouted out.
"I know, Auntie!"
After saying this, Li Shi ran away at top speed. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would lose even more face.
Having "borrowed" rice from Grandma Li's house, Li Shi didn't dare to delay for a moment and carried the bag of rice home.
From the moment he stepped into his own house, Li Shi felt his confidence return!
He shoved the bag of rice directly into Xia Mingwei's hand. "Look, there's rice here, isn't there? Hurry up and go cook!"
Xia Ming raised her eyelids slightly, glanced at Li Shi, and didn't want to argue with him any further.
Anyway, Li Shi and his brothers were determined to have this meal, so let them have a good taste of my cooking!
Seeing Xia Mingwei's confident expression, Xiao Ba couldn't help but ask, "Host, are you really going to cook for them?"
"Do it! Why not? I not only have to do it, but I have to make it delicious!"
When Xia Mingwei answered Xiao Ba's question, a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
Holding the borrowed rice and meat, Xia Mingwei turned and went into the kitchen. Soon, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen.
Of course, Xia Mingwei didn't forget to add some special ingredients while cooking.
After Li Shi and his group had eaten and drunk their fill, they soon began to show signs of illness.
You should know that they ate quite a bit of this meat, adhering to the principle of not wanting to lose out! The more enjoyable they were while eating it, the more painful they are in the outhouse now!
Two hours later, the group collapsed weakly in the Li family's courtyard.
Xia Mingwei saw this delightful scene through Xiao Ba's live broadcast and laughed out loud.
Seeing the pale, yellowish-white faces of these people, Xia Mingwei sighed inwardly, "Fortunately, these people haven't let her medicine down. It's just that their constant use has been a real hardship for the outhouse!"
Before she could finish laughing, the door was opened.
The group had been suffering from the laxative all afternoon and were so exhausted they could barely stand. They had no strength left but to support each other.
Li Shi looked at Xia Mingwei and questioned, "Did you put laxatives in the food today?"
Before Xia Mingwei could answer, the people behind Li Shi couldn't hold back any longer and shouted it out.
"If she hadn't drugged us, none of us would have gotten stomach problems for no reason and suffered so much!"
"Before cooking today, my sister-in-law was already giving us the cold shoulder!"
"She's deliberately seeking revenge; she really doesn't want us to have an easy time!"
"I never imagined that you, sister-in-law, could be so heartless! I used to think you were virtuous and kind, but it seems I misjudged you!"
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While this is true, Xia Mingwei is not so foolish as to admit it so easily.
She spread her hands. "You say I drugged you, where's the evidence?"
"We all ate your food and then got sick. Isn't that the best evidence?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Mingwei smiled, "Li Shi, you know your family's situation better than anyone! Let me ask you, is there any extra money in the family to buy me laxatives?"
"Forget about laxatives, we don't even have enough food to eat every day! You've given all the money you earn to outsiders for charity, and my daughter and I can only fill our stomachs with cold water every day. I'm just a poor woman, I have no choice but to work for others to support my child!"
"But you heartless man, you even take the money I've earned, insisting on giving away our food rations to others! You're deliberately trying to drive us to our deaths!"
Xia Mingwei disregarded Li Shi's feelings and truthfully recounted the entire situation at home. Every word she spoke was like a tear, expressing the original owner's unspoken thoughts.
After saying this, Xia Mingwei wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.
He questioned Li Shi again, "I don't even have money to buy rice, do you think I have money to buy laxatives?"
After saying this, Xia Mingwei deliberately paused, and then continued, "Besides, who knows if you're resentful of your brothers who often come to freeload, and deliberately served them spoiled meat?"
As Xia Mingwei spoke, she glanced at the reactions of Li Shi's brothers behind him.