Chapter 117: Counter Scheme Part 2

Lian Manman hopped off the kang bed, walked to its edge, and placed the package of pastries in front of Lian Xiuxiu. She thought that without saying a word, once everyone had left and Lian Xiuxiu opened the package to find the pastries she had nibbled on, she would be so embarrassed that she and Lady Zhou would never again rummage through their belongings in the West Wing Room.

Who knew that before Lian Xiuxiu even touched the pastries, Lian Shouyi came over, grabbed them, and picked up the package. He had heard from Lian Shouren how lavish the meal in town was, and his cravings had already been roused. He was even more convinced that the meals at home were bland and watery, and upon seeing some pastries, he wanted to shamelessly indulge himself in a few pieces.

"Second Brother, those are for me." Lian Xiuxiu assumed that Lady Zhang had bought pastries for her from town today, and seeing them taken by Lian Shouyi, she immediately protested discontentedly.