This third sister-in-law of the Yang Family was actually looking for someone to talk to, but since she was discussing that rascal Yang Daniu, she didn’t dare to speak loudly, so she deliberately lowered her voice a little, "Our mother-in-law keeps a close eye on things, you know. But when it comes to that Yang Daniu, she still lent it. You came late, if you’d been a step earlier, she would’ve lent it to you."

Even though the third sister-in-law of the Yang Family said so, she knew in her heart that even if this little girl came to borrow, the mother-in-law wouldn’t lend it; it was only Yang Daniu the mother-in-law feared.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Alu’s face. She thought it should be enough already, so she said, "It’s fine. I’ll try borrowing from someone else. Thank you, Yang Family’s third sister-in-law."

After reminiscing, Alu spoke, "Miss, that person truly is just as he appears on the surface, not a good person. Miss, you should stay away from such people."

Upon hearing these words, Li Chuntao pondered. The relationship between Yang Xiaocui and Yang Daniu could never be like that with Deng Zhaodi. She had no reason to abandon a good marriage proposal from Yang Dong to get involved with that uneducated Yang Daniu.

Could it be that she’s overthinking? But Alu’s words also revealed information to her: Yang Daniu seemed to use an excuse to go to Yang Xiaocui’s house. Why did he make an excuse to go there? And he even went to the kitchen midway through, albeit briefly, but he must have met Yang Xiaocui. Could he be there to see her?

But what exactly is going on between them?

Li Chuntao racked her brains but couldn’t figure it out, "Alu, keep an eye on them for me."

"Yes, Miss." Alu agreed, then continued, "Miss, while you were out this morning, Yang Xiaocui from next door came over again."

"Came again?" Li Chuntao was quite surprised. Usually, Yang Xiaocui only came over in the evenings since she had a lot of work during the day. Why did she come today? 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Did she say what it was about?"

"Miss, I asked, but she didn’t say. She only mentioned that when she visited yesterday, you said you were feeling unwell, so she was worried about your health and came to check on you. After I told her you weren’t here, she said she would come back in the evening."

Upon hearing this, Li Chuntao frowned. She genuinely didn’t want to associate with Yang Xiaocui because the more she did, the more she disliked her. She had never felt hostile toward anyone like this before. She suspected it was related to Yang Dong, which was why she felt this way.

She feared that if they kept interacting, she wouldn’t be able to resist taking Yang Dong for herself because she felt Yang Xiaocui was unworthy of him.

"If she comes back tonight, please send her away for me. I’m quite tired from going out today, so let’s go to bed early."

"Understood, Miss."

After dinner, Li Chuntao really did go to bed early, but before long, Yang Xiaocui came knocking again.

Following orders, Alu went to the door to send Yang Xiaocui away. Yang Xiaocui actually saw that the candlelight in the house was out, knowing Li Chuntao had gone to rest. But she had no choice; with only five days left, she had to come. The longer she delayed, the more unsettled she felt.

She spoke with some disappointment, "Oh, alright then, I won’t disturb her rest. I’ll come back first thing in the morning."

On the bed, Li Chuntao wasn’t asleep at all. She had been listening by the window. The night was very quiet, and although Yang Xiaocui’s voice was a bit low, it still faintly reached Li Chuntao’s ears. Come again first thing in the morning?

Li Chuntao was very puzzled. Why was she so persistent in meeting her?