It's not scary to travel through a book, you can change your fate as a cannon fodder by yoursel

The mother and daughter had a simple lunch, and Weng Xiaoxiao packed some candied dates and went out.

The overpass was much busier in the afternoon than in the morning, but there were only a few people gathered in front of the Chen family's stall. Weng Xiaoxiao and Chen Cui smiled, said hello, and walked away.

Singles and doubles day after day, not to mention the regular audience, even she was tired of it. How could a performance without novelty attract people? No wonder the four of them were working but could only make a living. Weng Xiaoxiao thought she could help them with some ideas when she was free, otherwise, with the war, they would have a hard time making a living.

It is easier to sell goods when there are more people. Weng Xiaoxiao puts the chopped candied dates in a small box and gives a piece to anyone who is interested. Those who have tasted the dates have a 50% chance of buying them, which is much more effective than shouting.

......

Being small and weak, one should avoid trouble. Weng Xiaoxiao is not a very curious person, so she would naturally avoid trouble when encountering it. However, this time the screams were too miserable, and she really couldn't bear to just leave.

Weng Xiaoxiao followed the crowd and moved to the center of the controversy.

A woman fell to the ground, with the food scattered all over the floor. The little boy next to her threw himself on her and burst into tears, calling her "Mom" over and over again.

"What happened? Did you fall by yourself?"

"He was selling vegetables, how could he fall down by himself? You must have hit him."

"I know this family. Her husband is a gambler. When he runs out of money, he goes home to ask the woman for it. If she doesn't give him money, he beats her up. I'm afraid the beating was not light this time."

"Don't you want to report it to the police?"

"Report to the authorities? This is your first day in the capital. Which government office has the time to take care of such family affairs? This kind of man, huh, is a dog that can't change its nature. There's no hope for him. If things go wrong, he'll sell his wife and children sooner or later!"

"Alas, let's go, let's go, there's nothing to see, just a poor man..."

Several familiar people came forward to help put the dishes in order. A woman helped the woman on the ground up. She was limping as she walked, obviously having been beaten badly.

"Brother will treat you to some candied dates, don't cry." Weng Xiaoxiao pulled the little boy up from the ground and brushed the dust off his body.

The little boy took it timidly and hesitantly, said thank you, and ran to the woman.

"Sister-in-law, if you are seriously injured, I will help you go see a doctor."

"Thank you, little brother. I'm fine." The woman lowered her head and said softly. Her cheeks were probably swollen.

Weng Xiaoxiao shook her head and said to herself, "Alas, my aunt and my aunt had a similar experience. Fortunately, my uncle got drunk and broke his leg, so he stopped going out and making trouble, and the family finally had peace. It's a pity that the little cousin who was sold can never be found again."

Looking at the little boy, she continued, "Look at what I'm saying. You're talking too much. But my brother is still young, so you'd better keep an eye on him. If he is sold to be a eunuch, there's no way to save him."

As soon as Weng Xiaoxiao finished speaking, the people around her looked over and hurriedly pretended to smack their lips, "Pooh, pooh, I don't know how to talk, please don't be offended."

"Xiuzhi, this young man's words are rough but true. You have to keep a close eye on Xiaohuzi. Your man is just like that. You will have to rely on your son to make a living in the future."

The woman seemed not to have heard it, but raised her head and looked at Weng Xiaoxiao and asked, "Your uncle's broken leg has been repaired?"

"Well, what's the point of changing? I just can't go out. My aunt takes good care of me, and although it's hard work, I'm willing to do it. At least I can earn money to live on, and I don't have to be beaten."

"Can't a broken leg be healed?" The woman thought of something and asked.

"It's been cured, but it can't be cured." Weng Xiaoxiao smiled innocently.

Weng Xiaoxiao saw the gleam in the woman's eyes, so she said no more. For such a scoundrel, it would be easier to dream of turning back than to expect him to do it. As for whether she has the courage to do it, it all depends on her. All she can do to help is to point out a way forward.

A crooked path is better than a dead end.

......

As soon as she walked out of the crowd and turned the corner, Weng Xiaoxiao felt the rope on her arm tighten. She chased after him calmly, loosened the rope, and took advantage of the situation to pull back her purse.

"We are all out there, so why are you targeting people you know?"

There are bound to be many thieves in crowded places, so Weng Xiaoxiao tied a long rope to her purse so that she would not lose sight of the purse. Whether she could get it back depended on her ability.

"If you can get it back, it's your ability. If I can't, it's my lack of skills." The man spread his hands, not showing any nervousness about being caught.

"Why are you targeting me?" Weng Xiaoxiao looked at the man and tried to guess his identity. The man had clear eyes and was neatly dressed. He didn't look like a thief at all.

"Haha, you instigated others to break your husband's legs, and you thought I didn't hear it?" He lowered his voice.

"Did I say that? I didn't tell you what to do, did I?" Weng Xiaoxiao asked calmly.

Liang Bin also laughed, "You are smart. I am Liang Bin, and I wanted to teach that guy a lesson, but you came up with a pretty good idea, which can even solve the problem once and for all, saving me the trouble."

"My name is Weng Xiao." Weng Xiaoxiao clasped his fists and gave his name. "I'm afraid Brother Liang isn't into this." He raised three fingers.

The young man opposite was about fifteen or sixteen years old, thin and tall, with a lively look in his eyes. Although he was wearing cotton clothes, the workmanship and quality were both good.

"Of course I was just joking. I didn't expect you to be so alert. Please forgive me."

"Brother, you are very skilled in martial arts and have a chivalrous heart. I am just a small businessman and I have to support my family. Goodbye." Weng Xiaoxiao instinctively wanted to stay away from this smart man whose background she didn't know.

Seeing Weng Xiaoxiao's alertness, Liang Bin said nothing more, smiled and bowed, "Goodbye, see you again if we are lucky."

"Goodbye." Turning around, Weng Xiaoxiao sighed in her heart. She must not be careless in the future and must not underestimate the intelligence of the ancients. There are many smart people. But if she can really help the woman, even if there are some risks, Weng Xiaoxiao is willing to take action.

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"Mr. Lu, Shopkeeper Liu has accepted the manuscript and signed the contract."

"Well, wait for the news. Are you writing a new story?"

During the long winter, the poor suffer the most and they all struggle to survive. Scholars are also ordinary people.

"I'm writing it now, and it will be finished in about two days. After practicing for these days, my handwriting has improved a lot. At least it can save the teacher some eyesight." Weng Xiaoxiao scratched his head.

"Hmph, it's good to know that I've worked hard. Then I'll let you cook dinner from now on, and I'll give you five cents for each meal, okay?"

For the sake of neighborly harmony and the book writing cause, Weng Xiaoxiao readily agreed. It was just cooking one more meal, no big deal!

"If I could give you some pointers on your calligraphy, could you help me with the laundry?" Lu Yaowen asked in an inquiring tone.

"It's not right for disciples to do the hard work when there is something to do." Weng Xiaoxiao responded with a smile. This was exactly what she wanted.