After two more rounds of competition, both Gu Xiyue and Chaoli entered the finals, as did Shen Lianyi.
There were only twenty people in the finals. The others did not leave in a hurry after the failure, but chose to stay and watch the competition, wanting to know who would win the first, second, and third place in today's embroidery competition.
It was almost noon, and everyone had not prepared lunch yet. However, Chaoli and Gu Xiyue did not eat here, but found a random restaurant.
She didn't drink water or eat properly all morning. When Gu Xiyue arrived at the restaurant, she immediately poured tea to drink.
"Sister-in-law, there are a lot of people at today's competition. I think there are still so many people eating. It shouldn't be a problem, right?" Gu Xiyue asked.
Chaoli shook his head, "As long as no one deals with them, then they will have no problem. After the game in the afternoon, we will go back home immediately and don't delay outside. There is always an uneasiness in my heart, and she still doesn't If I didn’t take action, I’m afraid I was holding back to make a big noise.”
Hearing this, Gu Xiyue's face straightened.
I had never thought about Shen Lianyi's situation carefully before, but now that she and she are no longer friends, when I think about it seriously, it's really scary to think about it.
"Sister-in-law, in the past, when I went out with Shen Lianyi, she always looked weak and spineless. Once there was any disadvantage, she would hide behind me and let me be the one in charge. .Shen Lianyi protects herself very well, and she always has people around her to help her out." Gu Xiyue sneered.
Of course Chaoli understood, "It doesn't matter, you were coaxed by her to act like this at that time, and you won't do it again in the future. And have you noticed one thing? That is, there are fewer and fewer supporters around Shen Lianyi now. Maybe some people are still afraid of her deep intentions."
Especially since Chaoli has dealt with her twice, her reputation has been more or less affected.
In the past, she could still keep her eyes on her head. People around her would follow her, and nothing would happen to her.
Today, she discovered that there were only three or four people around Shen Lianyi, which was far different from the dozen or so people in the past.
Perhaps Shen Lianyi had discovered it a long time ago, but was unable to change it.
"That's right, we'd better be more careful." Gu Xiyue nodded.
The two of them had lunch and were ready to take a rest in the carriage. Chaoli took Ruoruo and Pei Yu with him today, while Qingyi stayed in the mansion.
Gu Xiyue sat in Chaoli's carriage and took a nap with her.
Suddenly, there was crying outside.
Chaoli opened his eyes and looked outside. It turned out to be a father and daughter.
"Stinky girl, why don't you come with me quickly and sell you to Wanhualou so that I can go to the gambling house again. Don't worry, as long as I get my money back, I will redeem you. Don't worry too much. I think, I am your biological father, there is no way I don’t want you.” The man said.
"Dad, no, don't sell me, I will be obedient and take good care of my brother." The little girl cried heartbrokenly.
A girl like her, who is twelve or thirteen years old, naturally understands what kind of place Wanhua Building is.
The man looked impatient and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? If you go to Wanhua Tower, you will enjoy the blessings. You will still have people to serve you in the future and you will get countless wealth. What's wrong with this? Zhang Huahua from the next village has gone to Wanhua Tower. Lou, people live very well there, and they always send money home during the holidays, so you can do it too."
"No, dad, please let me go." The little girl struggled desperately.
It's a pity that she is still not as strong as the man, so she will be dragged away naturally.
Gu Xiyue couldn't sit still when she saw this. Her eyes burst out with a fierce light, and she wanted to skin the man and convulse him.
"That's too much. He actually sold his own daughter into a brothel. How could he do it?" Gu Xiyue said through gritted teeth.
Compared to Gu Xiyue's anger, Chaoli seemed very indifferent. She knew very well that when the blame finally came, many parents would sell their daughters to wealthy families to work as maids or brothels.
Compared to being a maid, the brothel will definitely give you more money.
The two of them were looking down from the carriage, so they could clearly see the expressions of the father and daughter.
The father only has money in his eyes, and the daughter's eyes are full of sorrow.
"Sister, do you want to help?" Chaoli asked.
Gu Xiyue nodded, "Yes, I do want to help. This father is really nothing, and he treats his daughter like this."
"Then what if there is something hidden, or it's not as you imagined, wouldn't you regret it?" Chaoli asked again.
"I don't regret it, I really can't see something like this happening." Gu Xiyue frowned, "Maybe it's because I'm living too well. Except for the person I can't love, I'm happy at other times. I'm surrounded by people wherever I go.
"Now that I see a little girl being bullied to such a degree, it's okay if I don't see it, but if I see it, I don't want to ignore it."
Chaoli opened her mouth. She originally wanted to say something, but seeing Gu Xiyue's insistence, she simply said no more.
"Okay, follow your ideas."
Since Gu Xiyue has this intention, she really shouldn't stop her.
That's right, the Gu family can't protect Gu Xiyue forever, it's time for her to bear it on her own.
After receiving Chaoli's answer, Gu Xiyue immediately became motivated and jumped off the carriage.
"Stop! What's wrong with you, a father, that you want to sell your biological daughter, or sell it to a place like that, just to go to a gambling house for yourself?" Gu Xiyue looked proud.
The man glared angrily, "None of your business, this is my daughter, I naturally have the right to deal with her!"
The little girl saw that Gu Xiyue's clothes were very gorgeous. Even if she didn't know the goods, she knew they were not cheap.
Immediately, the little girl let go of her father's hand and knelt down to Gu Xiyue.
"Miss, please save me, please buy me away. My father really wants to send me to Wanhua Building. I know what kind of place it is, and I don't want to go. If Miss buys me, I will
I will serve the young lady well and work hard for the young lady." The little girl begged.
Seeing her like this, Gu Xiyue's heart moved.
"Okay, I'll buy you." He said and looked at the man, "How much will it cost to sell your daughter to Wanhua House? I bought it, and she will have nothing to do with you in the future. You are no longer hers."
Father, she is mine."
The man was originally staring at Gu Xiyue with a fierce look on his face, but now he heard her saying that he wanted to buy his daughter, and he immediately smiled brightly.
"Oh, how embarrassing is this? I'm going to sell her for five taels of silver." The man said with a smile.
After hearing his words, Gu Xiyue was not angry at all.
For just five taels of silver, he sold his daughter?
"Okay, I'll give you the money, and you can get out immediately!"