Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 156: Dislike

"Jasmine, this is Weiliang’s younger sister Roujing. Roujing, this is my second daughter Liu Moli, she’s the same age as you." Lv Amei pulled her second daughter over and also gently pushed a boy sitting on another nearby bench to make room for Liu Moli.

There were originally six people, two per long bench, one side was empty. Liu Moli didn’t sit in the empty space, she made the little boy give up his spot? Yi Roujing’s eyebrows furrowed at this sight.

The boy nearly fell to the ground but managed to catch the table just in time. He was about to obediently jump off the bench when the girl next to him stopped him.

"Mom, Second Sister, there’s space opposite, let Gouwa sit with me." The young girl said with a smile.

"Liu Mohe, when did you start getting along so well with this little brat." Liu Moli snorted and sat down on the empty bench, "And why bring him along outside, he’s filthy."

"Auntie, isn’t this boy yours?" Yi Roujing asked.

"He’s from my husband’s younger brother’s family. His parents passed away, so I, as his aunt, took him in to raise." Lv Amei said with a smile.

His aunt? Ha, Yi Roujing was somewhat disdainful; her own family was dressed clean and neat, while the boy looked like no one bothered with him, showing signs of self-reliance.

"Does Auntie not have a son?" Yi Roujing asked with a smile.

Lv Amei’s expression stiffened, visibly acknowledging it before quickly regaining her composure, "Nowadays girls and boys are the same, daughters can also provide elderly care and be filial."

If it weren’t for how she treated her nephew, Yi Roujing would want to give her a thumbs up and praise her wisdom. To have such a mindset in this era is progressive and unconventional.

But seeing how their family treats the child, even though they were small incidents, it highlighted many issues. Adding another mouth to feed in this era is not easy, but this boy is considerate to the point it’s heartbreaking, not crying or complaining, perhaps understanding his own situation of dependence.

"Auntie has a good idea, and is quite righteous, taking care of your brother-in-law’s child like this." Yi Roujing said with a smile, "But Auntie’s daughter might think differently, you should impart good values and teachings."

"Hey, I heard from Xipei that you didn’t even attend high school, why are you talking like a good student?" Liu Moli sneered.

"Birds of a feather flock together." Yi Roujing said, resting her chin in her hand, "Yet even having attended junior high you probably won’t understand this saying." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"You—"

"Moli." Liu Molin couldn’t tolerate it anymore, "If you don’t want to eat, just go home first."

Liu Moli muttered a few words and then stopped talking.

At this moment, Yi Weiliang came over carrying two plates of food, one braised pork, one braised fish.

"Weiliang, let me help you." Liu Molin stood up enthusiastically and assisted Yi Weiliang in bringing the dishes over. They made two trips back and forth and the table became well stocked with food.

Yi Weiliang politely ordered three meat dishes, one soup, and two vegetable dishes, the main dish being white rice. Maybe it was because Yi Roujing had previously mentioned not talking while eating, or because the food was too good to resist, the meal was eaten very quietly, the only sounds were of utensils and chewing.

Yi Roujing hardly ate during this meal but took care of the boy, occasionally giving him pieces of meat and fish. The boy, only dared to try to take the closest items due to his short reach, consumed white rice quietly, yet ate sweetly.

"Weiliang, can I visit you at the food factory sometime?" Liu Molin asked, her face slightly flushed.

Yi Weiliang was taken aback and replied with some difficulty, "I often have to go out, so you might go for nothing. Better not come to the factory looking for me."

Liu Molin’s expression fell momentarily.

"Weiliang, you see, when do you think it’s suitable to fix your and Molin’s marriage? After the autumn harvest this year there would be time, if not before the end of the year is also fine, many people get married around this time." Lv Amei asked with a smile.

"Auntie, marriage is a major matter, my parents didn’t come today, let us discuss it at home and we’ll have Caihua deliver a message to you with any news." Yi Roujing replied politely, although actually today Caihua should have come, as she was the matchmaker.

Even though they were neighbors, this marriage proposal came from the woman’s side, they decided when to meet, yet surprisingly, the matchmaker didn’t show.

Seeing is part of the process, if it works out everyone’s happy, if not, the matchmaker can convey messages to save both sides’ reputations.

"Yes, little sister is right, Auntie, let’s leave it at that for today." Yi Weiliang said with a smile, and then handed over the remaining fruit candies to Lv Amei.

Even if the marriage didn’t go through, they got lots of candies and had a free meal, no loss, in fact quite profitable. Lv Amei smiled happily and left with her family.

"Elder sister, their family’s not suitable, even though Yi Weiliang looks decent, but he’s just a temporary worker. What’s so hard about marrying a temporary worker?" Liu Moli complained as they left the restaurant.

"What do you know?" Liu Molin glared at her, "And what do you mean by this? Today was my meeting, how could you talk like that to others’ sister? Were you deliberately trying to ruin my marriage prospects?"

The two sisters bickered and squabbled as they walked away, while Liu Mohe remained in place, turning to look towards the restaurant, with a gaze somewhat stubborn.

"Mom, their family must be well off, just now when my brother and I encountered Yi Roujing, she was eating milk candies. My brother asked her for one and she generously gave him a piece, so elder sister should really strive for this marriage." Liu Mohe seriously said to Lv Amei.

"What, they’re eating milk candies themselves and gave us fruit candies." Liu Moli said angrily and then hit Gouwa hard, "They gave you milk candies and you ate them, you just ate them, who gave you permission..."

Yi Roujing and Yi Weiliang walked out of the restaurant, witnessing Liu Moli bullying Gouwa without anyone around stopping her.

"Little sister, do you dislike them?" Yi Weiliang asked, looking at the pensive expression on Yi Roujing’s face.

Yi Roujing recounted the incident before coming to the restaurant, where she met Liu Mohe and Gouwa, and also relayed what she saw when using the restroom, "At that time, I didn’t know Gouwa wasn’t their biological child, just assumed the elder sister was bullying the younger brother, but even then, for a girl barely over ten years old to treat a brother like this, I do not like."

"It’s not just that little girl’s actions, you saw how their family behaves as well." Yi Roujing pointed to the now vanishing figures, "When you went to order the dishes, they treated the child poorly, better not to bring him out at all."

"Hmm, I don’t want to marry Liu Molin." Yi Weiliang said softly, "But that child...when I was young, I almost drowned while swimming in the river, a passing soldier saved me, that child is that soldier’s."