Turning Antagonist to Protagonist: He is Both Soft and Fierce-Chapter 116 - 111: The Villain Looks Cute, But Doesn’t Act Cute
Song Rong and the others understood, and their expressions became even more unpleasant. Song Tingfan thought of something, turned around, and locked several doors, keeping the keys tightly in his pocket.
He won’t give them away.
Not even if beaten to death.
Lin Qiaoxin silently gave him a thumbs up in her heart. Fortunately, he seemed soft on the outside but not in action; otherwise, her acting would be much more exhausting.
Song Liu glared at Song Tingfan. The little brat was guarding like a thief. She figured there must be something valuable inside, or why lock it up?
Her smile broadened, "Father, Mother, you’ve stayed with Tingfan long enough. Today we’re taking you back. You should go pack up your things and any silver coins you have."
She had heard that Song Qin could earn hundreds of cents from doing embroidery in just a few days. By now, there should be at least one tael of silver.
"No, Grandpa and Grandma won’t go back with you," upon hearing this, Song Tingfan stood in front of Song Qin and Song Rong, looking somewhat serious.
They didn’t take good care of Grandpa and Grandma. If they went back, they’d definitely get sick.
"Song Tingfan, don’t be so naive. We’re taking your Grandpa and Grandma back to care for them properly," Song Ming said with a stern face, putting on airs as an elder.
His elder demeanor made Lin Qiaoxin feel sick. These two are better actors than she is, clearly wanting to "cut meat" from the elderly couple but pretending to be filial children.
Couldn’t even pretend convincingly.
She discreetly tugged on Song Tingfan’s hand and whispered, "Uncle."
The elderly couple was originally given to the Song San family to care for, so taking them home wasn’t unreasonable. Even if they went to the government, they had a point.
Song Tingfan hesitated, fearing that if he left, they’d take Grandpa and Grandma away. Lin Qiaoxin looked directly at him, "Trust me."
Song Tingfan gritted his teeth. He trusted his sister-in-law and immediately ran out.
Song Ming tried to grab him but missed, angrily kicking a stool, "Brat!"
He wasn’t afraid of the villagers, just worried about Song An coming. If Song An came, they’d definitely not bring Father and Mother back.
Thinking of this, he gave Song Liu a look. She understood and quickly stepped forward to pull the two elders, "Father, Mother, you better hurry and pack, don’t forget the silver coins."
"Third Aunt..."
Lin Qiao stepped forward as if to stop them, but Song Liu pushed her away without much force.
Both had agreed not to cause trouble at Song Er’s house, otherwise they couldn’t leave the village.
Actually, they were afraid of the Lin Family.
Who knew Lin Qiao would be like a paper person, falling to the ground with a "hiss."
Seeing this, Song Qin and Song Rong’s expressions changed. They quickly shook off Song Liu and anxiously helped Lin Qiao up. Song Qin said with distress, "Qiao’er, are you okay?"
Lin Qiaoxin frowned and shook her head weakly, looking softly at Mrs. Song, "Third Aunt, it’s fine that you pushed me, but Grandpa and Grandma can’t withstand this."
Convinced she didn’t use much force, Song Liu angrily protested, "I didn’t push you, you fell on your own."
Before she could finish, Song Ming scolded her, "Why did you push her? I told you not to use your hands."
Last time, she fainted and was scolded by Song An, then beaten by the Li family.
"I didn’t use much force!"
"Your hands are strong, don’t you know? Enough, stop arguing, hurry and help Father and Mother pack."
Song Ming entered the main room, glanced around, and didn’t see anything valuable, seemingly no earning of silver coins.
Song Liu felt wronged, breathless with anger, and finally glared at Lin Qiaoxin fiercely before going to pull Song Qin and Song Rong again.
Out of the corner of her eye, seeing an audience gathered, Lin Qiaoxin protectively held Song Qin and Song Rong, sobbing, "Third Aunt, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you. Please don’t take Grandpa and Grandma away; my younger uncle and I only have them."
Song Liu clearly wasn’t as skilled as Lin Qiaoxin. She didn’t even think and scolded, "Stop pretending! You probably can’t wait for these two elders to leave! Are you getting up or not? If not, I’ll hit you!" She raised her hand as if to strike.
Lin Qiaoxin fearfully shrank her neck but still refused, "Third Aunt, hit me, as long as you don’t take Grandpa and Grandma away, I won’t complain even if you beat me to death."
Outside the door, Old Mrs. Wang couldn’t stand it any longer and hurriedly intervened, scolding, "Third Mrs. Song, what are you doing? Can we not peacefully celebrate the new year?"
"If you want to take the two elders, that’s not the way to do it. If it’s like this now, imagine how it will be at home. If you have a conscience, don’t pull the elderly couple back."
"When your parents came, they were very skinny. Now Tingfan’s wife and Tingfan take good care of them."
Old Wang came in, long displeased with Song San’s house, accusing them of heartlessness and bullying.
He continued, "Can you take good care of the two elders or not? If not, don’t bring them back."
"Ask your parents themselves if they’re willing to go back with you. You have money and a house, yet you starved them."
"Everyone knows Tingfan was struggling to put food on the table, but after bringing the elders back, they didn’t mistreat them, and their health improved."
"Search your conscience, are you sincerely taking them back or just seeing they’re healthy and can earn some silver for you?"
"People should have a conscience, don’t let the dogs eat it!"
Taking the opportunity, Lin Qiaoxin pitifully added fuel, "Third Aunt, Third Uncle, if it’s silver coins you want, I’ll give them to you. The family’s silver isn’t much, just over three hundred cents. I’ll give it all to you as long as you don’t take Grandpa and Grandma away." She said, getting up to fetch the money. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
The door was locked earlier; she anxiously pulled at it several times but didn’t open it, afraid Song Liu and the others would get angry. She turned and pleaded, "Third Aunt, wait a moment. Once my little uncle returns, I’ll give it to you."
Song Liu’s eyes widened. When did she say she wanted silver coins? It was all this wretched girl talking, saying both the good and bad things.
She clearly said to take the two elders home.
Even if she wanted silver coins, she wouldn’t be foolish enough to rob in front of so many people. She rebutted, "Wretched girl, what nonsense are you spouting? When did I say I wanted your silver coins? We’re bringing Father and Mother back to enjoy a peaceful life."
Lin Qiaoxin, with tears in her eyes, struggled not to cry, "I thought you needed silver coins, Third Aunt."
"Third Aunt, Third Uncle, you’re busy most of the time and might not have the time to care for Grandpa and Grandma. Let them stay here; I’ll take good care of them for you."
She hastily added, "I don’t want your silver coins. If Third Uncle and Aunt feel bad, just give a few pounds of rice each month."
"Exactly, what Tingfan’s wife said makes sense. She can take care of them, and you can give a few pounds of rice each month," said an enthusiastic uncle at the door pragmatically.
"Pfft, they don’t look like they’re taking the elders back to enjoy peace. Why now all of a sudden? Must be Song Widow’s smoked meat," Niu Er leaned against the doorframe, nibbling on sunflower seeds while disdainfully watching Song Liu and Song Ming.
Song Widow’s smoked meat was tasty; his family bought it once. Afterward, his father wouldn’t buy it again, saying it was too expensive, almost like eating human flesh.
He thought his father had a screw loose; who would dare eat human flesh? Eating it would land you in jail.
