Chapter 566 Selling the Gold Bracelet
Li Shiping usually goes to the store to buy groceries, and sees people often, so Xiaocui and Li Shiping have become quite familiar with each other.
"Mianmian’s sister there, huh? Shouldn’t we go in and say hello? She might have seen us too. We can’t act too proud and pretend not to see her, or others might think we’re impolite." People in the countryside hold simple thoughts, believing it’s basic courtesy to greet someone when you come across them.
Xiaocui was hesitating, but after hearing her mother put it that way, she decided to go in and greet them before leaving. However, she saw Li Shiping pulling out a gold bracelet from her bag to show to the clerk; it looked like she intended to sell it.
Li Yue’s business was doing well, and Li Shiping’s family background was strong, so why would she sell a gold bracelet?
Even though she didn’t understand Li Shiping’s thoughts, Xiaocui knew that people generally wouldn’t sell their gold jewelry. She felt there might be something going on that she didn’t know about.
What if Li Shiping didn’t want anyone to know? Wouldn’t it be awkward if she went in now?
"Xiaocui, why aren’t you going in?" Seeing her standing still, Auntie Liu urged her.
"Mom, let’s not go in. Let’s head back first! I’m afraid the store might be too busy." Glancing at the store, where Li Shiping was staring at the gold bracelet reluctantly, Xiaocui became even more sure there was an issue.
Worried about being seen by Li Shiping and creating an awkward situation, she hurried Auntie Liu out of there.
Back at the store, Xiaocui pulled Shen Mianmian aside to talk about the incident with Li Shiping, "Mianmian, I’m not sure if she’s really going to sell the gold bracelet, but the scene really looked like she was about to sell it."
Worried it might all just be a misunderstanding, Xiaocui was careful not to be too certain in her words.