Chapter 86: Good Acting Skills

Luo Qiao whispered, “Shitou, thank you. Sister remembers this. Later, I’ll make something delicious for you.”

The two quietly retraced their steps and returned to the yard. Luo Qiao pretended nothing had happened.

Not long after, they saw Gao Suhua walking towards the backyard, with Zhao Xiaomei following behind. Luo Qiao quietly followed them.

They overheard Zhao Xiaomei saying, “Mom, if Luo Qiao gets taken away and it gets exposed after a while, we won’t be able to hide it. If people find out that our family schemed against Luo Qiao, we’ll be condemned by the villagers.”

Gao Suhua said, “She’s just an orphan. Who would bother her? Behind our village is ^[1]Daqingshan, translated as “Great Green Mountain,” is a common name for various mountains in China. In this context, it likely refers to a local mountain or hilly area near the village. It … Continue readingDaqingshan, and it’s not unheard of for wild beasts to snatch people away.

Besides, we’ve already agreed with that family that once we take her away, she can’t leave the village. Who would know it’s us behind this?”

In her heart, though, she thought, ‘Anyway, the money’s already in hand today. As long as we smoothly take her away today, it’ll be mission accomplished.’

Zhao Xiaomei asked, “Mom, what if Luo Qiao doesn’t drink the drink I give her?”

Gao Suhua replied, “I’ve prepared two identical bottles. You drink with her. She’s young and won’t think too much about it. Once everything’s settled, you just inform the two at the backdoor to take her away.

I’ll be up front welcoming guests. By then, suspicion won’t fall on us adults. Understand?”

Zhao Xiaomei thought for a moment, “Mom, after it’s done, you have to make me a new set of clothes. Otherwise, I won’t do it.”

Gao Suhua replied impatiently, “Fine, fine, fine. Later, when your aunt lures her over, you must ensure she drinks that beverage. And remember, don’t mix it up.”

“Don’t worry,” Zhao Xiaomei said confidently, “I won’t mix it up. I’m not a child anymore.”

Hearing them almost finished, Luo Qiao quickly and silently retreated to the front yard.

After a while, Gao Suhua came out and invited the captain’s wife, Qiao Lanlan, into the house under the pretense of discussing something. In reality, Luo Qiao probably knew what she intended to do.

At that moment, an unfamiliar woman approached her and asked, “Are you Luo Qiao?”

Although Luo Qiao didn’t recognize her, she identified the woman’s voice as that of the person who was with Gao Suhua last night. Luo Qiao nodded indifferently and asked coldly, “What do you want?”

The woman said, “The captain’s wife asked me to tell you quietly that there’s a table set up in the backyard, quiet and secluded. She wants you to join her there.”

Luo Qiao chuckled inwardly. These people sure know how to cooperate and delegate tasks. She smiled and replied, “Alright, I’ll go find her there.”

Luo Qiao pretended not to suspect anything and deliberately headed towards the backyard. At the corner, she saw the person immediately entering the room where the captain’s wife had just entered.

That room had a clear view of the path leading to the backyard. They were probably planning to stay there with the captain’s wife to avoid suspicion. Even if the villagers noticed her disappearance, they wouldn’t suspect them.

They were somewhat clever. Moreover, from that room, they could monitor anyone entering or leaving the backyard. If anything went wrong, they could detect it promptly.

When Luo Qiao reached the backyard, someone called out to her. Zhao Xiaomei, feigning ignorance, asked, “Luo Qiao, why are you here in the backyard?”

Luo Qiao calmly replied, “I’m here to find Auntie Qiao from the captain’s family.”

After a brief acknowledgement, Zhao Xiaomei said, “Auntie Qiao from the captain’s family isn’t here. Are you mistaken?”

Admiring the good acting skills, who would have thought that harm would be imminent.