Chapter 200: Big Brother's Protective Umbrella
Yesterday, when everyone mentioned buying an electric stir-fry machine, Xiao Cheng's face turned so ugly that it seemed he could kill someone.
Today, Wang Cuihua dared to come and buy again. Bai Lu admired her courage but remained firm: "Not for sale."
"If you don't sell it to me, are you planning to sell it to someone else? Bai Lu, how can you be so biased?"
Wang Cuihua looked heartbroken: "My husband Ah Biao and Big Brother Xiao Cheng are brothers. Logically, I'm the closest to you. How can you sell the electric chestnut roaster to someone else? This is unfair..."
In her desperate attempt to buy the electric chestnut roaster, Wang Cuihua played every card she had, including the sibling card.
In the end, she was still rejected by Bai Lu.
Frustrated, she was on the verge of tears.
As soon as she saw Xiao Cheng coming out, she couldn't hold back any longer: "Big Brother Xiao Cheng..."
Wang Cuihua, with her face full of makeup and flushed cheeks, shed two tears, looking pitiful.
Bai Lu finally opened the door; otherwise, the passing neighbors would think she was bullying someone.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the door opened, Xiao Cheng, who was originally walking out, stopped in his tracks.
Without even coming over, he asked from a distance, "What's the matter?"
If it weren't for the fact that Wang Cuihua was the last one to speak, she wouldn't believe that Xiao Cheng was talking to her.
Waiting for her to walk over on her own, surely that's what he intended.
Bai Lu and Xiao Wei sympathized with Wang Cuihua's courage. Xiao Cheng's impatience was evident, yet she dared to approach and complain.
Indeed, before she could get close to the dangerous three-meter zone, she was sternly interrupted by the big brother: "Speak if you have something to say."
Wang Cuihua thought she must not have shed enough tears, as Xiao Cheng hadn't seen her crying. She forgot even to console her and went straight to the point.
Suddenly, tears burst out like a fountain. Wang Cuihua, crying and pitiful, extended her reddened hand.
"Big Brother Xiao Cheng, roasting chestnuts is too hard. I practiced for a long time last night, and my hands are all red..."
"With so many chestnuts to roast every day, continuously flipping them will surely wear out my hands. How can I cook and do laundry later? Big Brother Xiao Cheng, you're not selling chestnuts now, and it's a waste to leave the electric chestnut roaster idle. Just give it to me..."
She went from buying to directly asking.
Bai Lu and Xiao Wei exchanged glances, simultaneously seeing the three words "no shame" in each other's eyes.
As they exchanged a knowing look, they turned their eyes to the cold and stern big brother.
Xiao Cheng impatience had accumulated into a mountain in his eyes, and it seemed ready to explode into tons of cold knives.
But the surprised voice from outside the door stole the show: "Wang Cuihua, are you going crazy so early in the morning?"
This novel way of greeting made Wang Cuihua forget about her tears instantly. Who else but Chen Dafu.
Bai Lu and Xiao Wei smelled gunpowder in the air.
Without saying a word, they took elegant and swift steps, quickly walking to Xiao Cheng's side to watch the drama.
Xiao Cheng's impatience gradually disappeared.
"You're the one going crazy!" Wang Cuihua suddenly had a tear cut-off, unable to squeeze any more out, and angrily scolded Chen Dafu.
Chen Dafu took a big step back to avoid getting splashed by Wang Cuihua's spit, and then logically and justifiably said, "Crazy people cry and wail early in the morning with heavy makeup on. Yesterday Bai Lu already said it's not for sale, and yet you insist on running over so early to buy the electric chestnut roaster."
Wang Cuihua, embarrassed, gasped for breath and accused Chen Dafu, "You came so early just to buy the electric chestnut roaster. Who are you to criticize me?"
"I came to see who's going crazy to buy the electric chestnut roaster."
"You're the crazy one!"
"People going crazy cry and howl like ghosts and wolves early in the morning."
"Ugly duckling, you're too much!"
"Crazy people are called beggars."
Bai Lu is a very generous person; she won't laugh at others early in the morning. She hides behind Xiao Cheng to avoid being seen.
As long as she doesn't make a sound, it's not considered laughing.
Xiao Wei is not generous. After laughing, he immediately covers his mouth, fearing to be rewarded with a cold knife by his big brother.
He decisively hides behind and unifies the front with Bai Lu, tilting his little head to watch the intense battle.
Xiao Cheng became the protective umbrella.
Originally, he was annoyed by the noisy quarrel, wanting to drive them away. But in the hidden laughter and breath behind him, he stopped repeatedly.
Chen Dafu and Wang Cuihua are sworn enemies, born rivals, always arguing whenever they meet.
Tang Fu and others have arrived but haven't stopped the argument.
Everyone greeted Xiao Cheng and Bai Lu, started assigning seats, figuring out who would ride in each truck.
Before leaving yesterday, Xiao Cheng asked Yu Fugui and others to rent trucks from the brick factory to transport the chestnut boards.
The small three-wheeler had a small cargo capacity, obviously not the best choice. Relying on Xiao Cheng's face, Yu Fugui and others rented trucks from the brick factory but didn't know how to drive them. They had to hire drivers to transport the goods.
The whole convoy on the Ten Sales Road had only the partners from Lu Shi's three sales routes who knew how to drive the trucks. The others couldn't drive and had to bring the drivers along.
Chen Dafu and Wang Cuihua were not invited.
Wang Cuihua bought all the remaining chestnut boards from Bai Lu, so she didn't need to buy more for a short time. She just needed to place an order.
The truck rented by Chen Dafu was driven by Xiao Cheng, and he was assigned to compete with others.
Of course, the truck rented by Chen Dafu would also transport the chestnuts he bought from the countryside, and Xiao Cheng would bring them back when he came.
People and trucks were assigned, and Chen Dafu and Wang Cuihua were still arguing, seemingly unwilling to stop until a clear victory or defeat was determined.
Xiao Wei had already gone to school.
Everyone was about to set off for Xiao's village.
Bai Lu knocked on the door with the key. Inside, the two didn't seem to hear or were too engrossed in their argument, showing no response.
"I'm going to lock the door."
Saying that, she reached out to close the door.
Wang Cuihua and Chen Dafu "whooshed" out of the door, colliding at the entrance.
Out the door, the quarrel continued without stopping.
Bai Lu locked the door and stepped onto the brick truck Xiao Cheng had driven to the door. Just about to close the door, a hand reached over.
"Bai Lu, I want to ride with you guys."
Seeing Bai Lu getting on Xiao Cheng's truck, Wang Cuihua, who had no intention of continuing the argument, rushed over to compete for the ride.
She also wanted to ride with Xiao Cheng.
"Xiao Wei has gone to school. Can I ride with you this time? I'm not fat, and I can sit with you."
Xiao Cheng took a white blanket and covered Bai Lu: "Your sister-in-law didn't sleep well last night; she wants to rest today."
Bai Lu, feeling a little lost, sniffed the blanket on her body and yawned: "So sleepy. I need to take a nap. If I fall asleep, my legs will kick randomly. If I accidentally kick you out of the car, it'll be dangerous. You better sit in another car."
Wang Cuihua chose to ignore Xiao Cheng's address, looking at Bai Lu with concern: "The mountain road to the countryside is so bumpy. If you fall asleep, you'll hit the car door. Why don't I get on and support you?"
"No need."
Bai Lu smiled and declined: "I like leaning on Ah cheng when I sleep. His shoulder gives a sense of security."
Xiao Cheng tapped the fingertips holding the steering wheel rhythmically, and his mouth slightly curled.
Not very noticeable, but enough for Wang Cuihua to see clearly.
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