Chapter 148 Collections
Capital City, Yuan Weicheng brought home the melon Luo Qiao had given him. It was the weekend, and everyone was at home. They all teased Yuan Weicheng when they saw him return with the backpack.
Upon seeing what was inside the backpack, Big Brother Yuan Weizhou asked, "Third brother, where did you get this from?"
Yuan Weicheng glanced at Old Master Yuan before replying, "This was brought back on request from that girl Luo Qiao. Dad, Luo Qiao’s temperament is quite different from what you described. That girl is quite something. Don’t worry about her."
Song Huizhen, the sister-in-law, took a few melons to the kitchen, washed and cut them, then served them to everyone. Yuan Weicheng said, "Come and try this. I carried it a long way back home. These melons are really exceptionally tasty."
After taking a bite, Old Master Yuan gave his youngest son the thumbs up, "Indeed, not bad at all. They’re sweet and fragrant."
After listening to Yuan Weicheng describe Luo Qiao’s situation, the family gained a new understanding of this young girl, and Old Master Yuan felt much relieved.
As for the basket of melons, each family got a share, and some were sent to the neighbors on either side to try. Of course, they did not forget to send a portion to the Yang Family, and it was unanimously praised by all.
In Ji City’s Luo Family house, Luo Bin had been so frightened that he hadn’t dared to go out for three days. The money he swindled from his foster parents in Qingshan Village was all gone in gambling, and he was still sixty yuan in debt. He was afraid that the people from the gambling den would come looking for him.
Luo Tianming had noticed something off about his eldest son these past few days, but Luo Bin wouldn’t say a word. Ever since they brought the child back home, he had been distant from Luo Tianming and his wife, refusing to go to school. Except for asking for money occasionally, they hardly ever saw him.
But now, for three whole days, the boy had just been holed up at home, not going out at all, and today, looking anxious and constantly peering outside the front door, Luo Tianming began to have some bad premonitions.
Before he had a chance to inquire further, they heard knocking at the door. As he was about to see who it was, a group of thugs walked into the courtyard. Luo Tianming asked, "Who are you looking for?"