Liu Guangtian was already very upset by Zhang Xiuhua's scolding just now. Now when he heard her words, he felt even more aggrieved and angry.
He snorted, looked at Zhang Xiuhua with disdain, and laughed at her:
"What do you know! You are a woman, you just know how to talk nonsense here. These shoes are not the shabby shoes you mentioned, they are high-end goods from the south. If you put them in a department store in Beijing, they would cost two hundred yuan.
A pair, and you need a special shoe ticket to buy it. Most people simply don’t have the ability to buy it, you know?”
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and the curiosity in her heart was completely aroused. She, who was still sitting on the stool with an angry face and scolding Liu Guangtian, suddenly stood up from the stool and took a few steps.
Walked to Liu Guangtian.
Before Liu Guangtian could react, she snatched the pair of shoes from Liu Guangtian's hand and looked at them carefully.
She first took the shoe in her hand and looked at it over and over, touching the soft lambskin material and feeling its delicate texture, and she couldn't help but let out a "tsk tsk" sound of admiration.
Then, she carefully looked at the style of the shoes. The exquisite shoe shape, the right heel height, and the subtle but exquisite decorations on the shoes all made her like them more and more.
"Oh, don't mention it, these shoes do look extraordinary. The leather is really soft to the touch, and the style is quite fashionable."
Zhang Xiuhua couldn't help but say while watching. The anger on her face had long since disappeared, replaced by a face full of surprise and love.
She moved the shoes closer and looked carefully at some of the small details on the shoes, still muttering in her mouth: "No wonder you need a special shoe ticket to buy them. They are indeed good things. If only I could have a pair like this
Shoes would be nice, you will definitely look very good when walking on the street."
Liu Guangtian looked at Zhang Xiuhua's appearance from the side and felt secretly proud. He crossed his arms and said with a smile: "Humph, I just said these shoes are good things. You still don't believe it. Now you know how powerful they are. Wait until I see you tomorrow."
I sold it at the pigeon market and got some money, let’s see if you still say I’m stupid.”
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, her eyes widened immediately. She didn't care about selling money to make up for the losses. She hugged the shoes tightly in her arms, as if she was afraid that others would take them away, and said loudly:
"No, I want these shoes and I can't sell them! It would be a pity to sell such good shoes. I have never worn such good shoes."
When Liu Guangtian heard this, he immediately became anxious. He hurried forward to take the shoes back from Zhang Xiuhua's arms, and said anxiously: "Zhang Xiuhua, you are crazy! I can't give you these shoes, they are worth more than two hundred yuan.
Where's the money? Let's pay it back
I'm going to sell it to make up for the loss from being cheated. And I've already discussed it with Yan Jiecheng. I'm going to the Pigeon Market tomorrow to sell the shoes and his watch together, and then split the money. You can't break it.
It’s my business!”
Zhang Xiuhua hugged the shoes in her arms tighter, turned her head and said stubbornly: "I don't care, I will order these shoes anyway."
You just want to sell it for money, and don't think about me. I've been following you for so many years and I haven't enjoyed anything good yet. What's wrong with wanting these shoes? If you dare to sell them, I won't be done with you!"
Liu Guangtian was so anxious that he stamped his feet on the spot. He was so angry, helpless and angry.
He knew that Zhang Xiuhua would be a difficult person to mess with once she got serious about it, but if the shoes were really given to her, what would she use to share the money with Yan Jie tomorrow? How could she make up for the loss?
While trying to break open Zhang Xiuhua's hand that was tightly holding the shoe, he persuaded her earnestly: "Zhang Xiuhua, listen to me. Although these shoes are good, the most important thing now is to get back the money we were defrauded of."
.When there is a chance in the future, I will buy you a better pair of shoes, okay? Just give me these shoes first and stop making trouble, okay?"
Zhang Xiuhua didn't appreciate it at all. She shook off Liu Guangtian's hand, glared at him and said: "In the future? You will forget everything about it in the future. I don't believe you. I must keep these shoes today. You
Don’t even think about taking it away!”
When Liu Guangtian saw Zhang Xiuhua hugging her shoes tightly and refusing to let go, the anger in her heart suddenly surged up.
He frowned, raised his voice and accused: "Zhang Xiuhua, why are you so ignorant!"
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, she immediately became furious. She no longer cared about her image and cursed at the top of her voice: "I'm not sensible? I followed you Liu Guangtian because I was blind!"
What kind of life have I been living since I followed you?
I have never bought a single good piece of clothing or a single good pair of shoes. I just hope to have something decent. Now that I finally have a pair of such good shoes, why can’t I want them again?”
Liu Guangtian felt extremely aggrieved after being scolded by Zhang Xiuhua. He couldn't help but retorted loudly: "You have the nerve to say it! My monthly salary of more than 40 yuan is spent by you every time."
Does it have to be clean?
I haven’t bought much myself, but you said you don’t have good clothes or shoes, so where did the money go? You spent it all!”
When Zhang Xiuhua heard Liu Guangtian's words, she turned red with anger. She stood up from the stool, pointed at Liu Guangtian's nose and said: "Liu Guangtian, you still have the nerve to say this! How can the food and clothing at home cost no money?
?With your little salary, what can you do?
Is it easy for me to manage this family? I also want to save some money, but I can't save it at all. Well, you are blaming me now!"
Liu Guangtian was not to be outdone. He put his hands on his hips and said with wide eyes: "Humph, you manage the family? If you could really manage the family well, would our family be in this situation now?"
Not only did you get defrauded out of money, but you are still arguing here endlessly over a pair of shoes, and you don't even look at yourself!"
Zhang Xiuhua was so angry that she was shaking with anger at Liu Guangtian's words. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and her voice was trembling with excitement: "Liu Guangtian, you heartless! Don't you know how much I have paid for this family?"
Now you say that to me just because of a pair of shoes. I am really blind. Why did I marry you in the first place?"
As she spoke, Zhang Xiuhua sat down on the ground holding her shoes and burst into tears. The cry echoed in the room.
At this time, there was a sudden knock on the door outside, which seemed particularly abrupt in this tense and noisy atmosphere.
Liu Guangtian frowned, feeling angry in his heart, but he could only suppress his anger temporarily and turned around to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, the man in charge was standing outside.
The steward looked serious and glanced back and forth at Liu Guangtian and Zhang Xiuhua, who was sitting on the ground crying, and then slowly asked: "I said you two, what is going on? Is it happening again?
Are you having a quarrel? It’s such a noisy night at night, but it doesn’t bother others.”
Liu Guangtian's heart skipped a beat. He didn't want the manager in charge to know about the shoes. If word got out, he might cause some trouble. So, he hurriedly smiled with a smile on his face, waved his hands and said: "Uncle
, you misunderstood, there was no quarrel, no quarrel, it was just a small misunderstanding, no, as we were talking, we said it was split, and it’s okay now, don’t worry.”
Upon hearing this, the expression on the steward's face did not ease much. He frowned slightly and still said seriously: "Humph, a little misunderstanding? I don't think so. Every time there is a movement in your room, it must be a quarrel.
.Liu Guangtian, let me tell you, as a man, you must be more generous, stop making trouble all the time, and give in to Zhang Xiuhua. It is not easy for a woman to live with you, so you can't let her
Save yourself some trouble?”
Although Liu Guangtian was a little unconvinced, he could only respond: "Yes, yes, sir, you are right. I understand. I will pay attention to her in the future and let her go."
The steward looked at Liu Guangtian and then at Zhang Xiuhua who was still sobbing on the ground. He sighed softly and said, "Okay, stop making trouble. Living a good life is the serious thing. It's late at night, so be early.
Let’s rest.”
After saying that, the steward turned and left. Liu Guangtian looked at the retreating figure of the steward, and then he breathed a sigh of relief, closed the door, turned to look at Zhang Xiuhua, and began to mutter in his heart, what should he do about the shoes?
Well, this commotion feels even more troublesome.
Zhang Xiuhua also slowly stopped crying. She stood up from the ground, wiping her tears while giving Liu Guangtian a fierce look. Her eyes seemed to say: "Humph, let's see how you solve this problem!"
Liu Guangtian looked at Zhang Xiuhua's appearance and felt a little scared. He knew very well that if Zhang Xiuhua's temper broke out again, there would really be no peace tonight. Therefore, even though he was still a little dissatisfied with Zhang Xiuhua's behavior just now,
, I don’t dare to say any more scolding words at this moment.
He just frowned and said to Zhang Xiuhua helplessly: "Xiuhua, please stop making trouble. I can't help it. You know, Yan Jiecheng and I have agreed to go tomorrow.
Geshi sold the shoes and his watch together and split the money. If he knew the shoes were gone, he would definitely not give me any money. What would I do then?"
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, she snorted disdainfully and scolded angrily: "Liu Guangtian, you are a fool! There is nothing difficult about this matter, you can just use another pair of shoes to fake them.
It will be so dark by then, and the light outside the pigeon market will be dark, Yan Jiecheng will definitely not be able to see it, why are you so stubborn!"
Liu Guangtian's eyes widened when he heard Zhang Xiuhua's words. He was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, this... is this possible? Although the sky may indeed be dark, it would be even worse if Yan Jiecheng discovered it.
Well, not only will the money not be shared by then, but Yan Jiecheng may also have to break up.
He said with some hesitation: "This... can this be done? If Yan Jiecheng finds out, it will be a big trouble. I don't want to cause any more trouble."
Zhang Xiuhua waved her hands impatiently and said, "Why are you so timid? How can you be discovered so easily? Just find a pair of similar shoes and fool them a little. Besides, even if you are discovered,
When the time comes, you just say that I want to keep these shoes, and there is nothing you can do about it. He can't do anything to you anyway."
Liu Guangtian thought about it, looked at Zhang Xiuhua's tough look, and thought that if he didn't agree to her, he might not be able to survive tonight. In desperation, he had no choice but to agree.
Seeing Liu Guangtian's response, Zhang Xiuhua showed a proud look on her face. She hurriedly bent down and found a pair of worn-out shoes from under the bed. She took them in her hand and looked at them. She thought they were acceptable, so she handed them to Liu Guangtian.
, said: "Now, just take these shoes to the pigeon market tomorrow morning. Remember, don't mess it up for me. If something goes wrong, I won't be done with you."
Liu Guangtian took the pair of worn-out shoes, and he was worried. He looked at the worn-out shoes in his hand, and then thought about the pair of lambskin shoes he was going to bring with him. He wondered in his heart, could he get away with this?
But things have come to this, so I can only bite the bullet and give it a try.
It was around two o'clock in the morning the next day, and the surroundings were still immersed in pitch black silence. Only the occasional chirping of insects broke the silence. Liu Guangtian tossed and turned in bed, not sleeping at all. He kept thinking about his relationship with Yan Jiecheng.
agreement, and the pair of worn-out counterfeit shoes he carried in his arms.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and slowly climbed up from the bed. Under the faint moonlight, he gently picked up the worn shoes that had been prepared and carefully wrapped them in a piece of oil paper, as if
It was like wrapping some extremely precious but invisible treasure. After wrapping it, he put the oil paper package tightly into his arms, as if this could hide the anxiety in his heart.
Then, he put on a mask again, firstly to resist the cold air in the early morning, and secondly, to cover his face as much as possible, so as not to be too embarrassed if the matter was revealed and someone recognized him. After everything was prepared, he stepped out
With somewhat heavy steps, he walked towards the pigeon market.
Along the way, Liu Guangtian's heart was pounding like a little rabbit. At one moment he was worried about whether these worn-out shoes could get through, and at the other moment he was worried about whether Yan Jiecheng would see any flaws. All kinds of worrying thoughts were in his mind.
My mind kept spinning.
When he finally reached the gate of the pigeon market, he looked up and saw Yan Jiecheng, who had been waiting there for a long time. Yan Jiecheng was standing there, stamping his feet to keep warm, and looking in the direction Liu Guangtian came from from time to time. When he saw
Liu Guangtian appeared, and Yan Jiecheng frowned slightly, seeming a little dissatisfied that Liu Guangtian came so late, but he didn't say anything, just nodded to him and motioned for him to come over quickly.
When Liu Guangtian saw this, he became more and more nervous. He stepped forward quickly and said in a haha, "Brother Jiecheng, I'm sorry. I got up a little late and kept you waiting for a long time."
Yan Jiecheng saw that Liu Guangtian was a little nervous and thought he was afraid.
"Liu Guangtian, don't worry, I've been to this pigeon market many times, and there will definitely be no problems."