Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Chapter 856 The Substitute Bride (18)

Real-life relationships are often less dramatic and more genuine, like the story of Da Mao and Cui Niang.

Xiong Bufan enjoys the dramatic love stories on TV, but he also appreciates the simple and sweet romances like those between Cui Niang and Da Mao.

Big Cat was even more shy than Cui Niang. When he realized someone was watching him, his face turned bright red, and he almost hid in Cui Niang's arms. He stammered, "Cui, Cui Niang, I will go to find a matchmaker to come to your house. You wait for me."

"Soon, just you wait."

Cui Niang's eyes were full of smiles. "It was my mother who told me to tell you this, so of course I'll be waiting for you."

Big Cat: "Okay, Cui Niang, I'll be quick."

Cui Niang knew that Da Mao was shy, "Then see you next time."

"I send you."

"it is good."

The big cat took out the potstickers and put them in its arms, while it carried a basket, intending to give them to Cui Niang when it left.

With a "let's see what happens" mentality, Xiong Bufan secretly followed them to watch them fall in love.

While on the road, Da Mao's eyes were filled with Cui Niang. He had even thought of a name for his future son. Naturally, he didn't notice Xiong Bufan following behind to watch the excitement.

But Cui Niang noticed and gently patted Da Mao's arm, saying, "Brother Pang Hu, there's a strange fat woman following us."

Big Cat turned around with difficulty, only to see Xiong Bufan following behind, looking sneaky and watching the commotion. Remembering Cui Niang's boasting beside him, he said, "Don't worry about her, she's one of my men."

Cui Niang: "Then you should stay away from her in the future. I feel like she's not very bright."

Big Cat dared not admit it and could only pull Cui Niang away quickly.

"Ouch"

Unfortunately, Xiong Bufan heard this, so he threw a small wooden stick and hit the big cat on the back, causing him to stumble.

Big Cat could only drag Cui Niang away in a panic, fearing that Xiong Bufan would hit him or Cui Niang again.

Xiong Bufan was too lazy to chase after him and strolled back to his residence.

Gou Ding was sold to Nanfeng Tower by Xiong Bufan the very next day, without even giving Gou Ding and Da Mao time to react.

Under Xiong Bufan's forceful intimidation, Gou Ding was only sold for three months. During this period, the money Gou Ding earned was split 70/30 between Nanfenglou and Xiong Bufan, with Xiong Bufan taking 30%.

No matter how you look at it, this deal is a sure thing for Xiong Bufan, but Gou Ding's eyes remained gloomy throughout.

The madam smiled broadly, feeling like she had gotten a great deal.

Big Cat went along and slipped Gou Ding a few copper coins. These were his hard-earned savings, and he hoped Gou Ding could use them to buy him some medicine so he wouldn't fall ill.

Gou Ding wasn't angry about other things, but he was furious at what the big cat had done. After thanking him through gritted teeth, he resolutely walked into Nanfeng Tower.

Xiong Bufan now thinks Gou Ding is a money tree; as long as he kicks him, he'll have money to spend.

Big Cat: "Boss, are you really going to bring him back in three months?"

"I don't know, let's see if it makes money."

"Oh"

Big Cat believes that Gou Ding will not be redeemed by Xiong Bufan before he contracts the disease.

With fewer people passing by, Xiong Bufan could only get a limited amount of money, so he had to start thinking of other ways to make money.

There were just too few people suitable for visiting Nanfeng Tower, so Xiong Bufan had to take his men and go from restaurant to restaurant to promote the place, trying to sell out all the able-bodied and clever people.

The remaining few, who were in poor health and somewhat mentally challenged, joined Xiong Bufan in begging.

The beggars originally wanted to beg, but they all ended up having jobs, completely breaking the rules of the Beggars' Guild. However, they dared not hide their money or run away.

Big Cat then realized that he had boarded Xiong Bufan's pirate ship. This man was not asking them to go see the government, but to earn money through their own physical labor.

To be a beggar and earn money through physical labor is a disgrace and completely contrary to one's original intention.

Big Cat wasn't popular, and Xiong Bufan tried to sell him for a long time but couldn't sell him anything. In the end, he could only be taken back and led a group of old, weak, sick, and disabled people to work as his assistants.

In less than a year, Xiong Bufan had made proper arrangements for all the beggars under his command, and anyone who saw this would say that he knew how to use people well.

Xiong Bufan felt she could finally live a life of retirement. Although she hadn't become a princess and her capable husband had died, she was still an incredibly lucky bear.

Cailing had lived in the mansion for many years and had her own trusted maid. Ever since she returned home, she had been constantly thinking about that plump face.

To resolve her doubts, Cailing kept sending her maids out to inquire, and finally obtained a portrait of Xiong Bufan. Although it only resembled him by about 50%, Cailing was certain that it was her daughter.

Cailing survived for so many years under Madam Wang's care not only by being humble and subservient, but also by being extremely cautious.

So after learning that Wang Xile was still alive, he did not spread the news, but instead hid the portrait and kept saving money.

Occasionally, she would spend money to buy information about Xiong Bufan, just to know how she was doing and whether she was doing well.

If they were having a hard time, they would secretly send some money to others.

So in less than half a year, Cailing's savings were reduced to only half.

Xiong Bufan continued to live a happy and carefree life in his house, and no one knew whether Cailing's money had actually been delivered to her.

Xie Manlou returned from Miao territory, his appearance even more alluring than before, captivating hearts with every smile and frown, but his eyes held only hatred, nothing else.

Zi Tong cautiously followed Xie Manlou, "Your Highness, the preparations in the capital have been completed, but most of our original forces have been lost."

Many things need to be rebuilt.

Upon hearing this, Xie Manlou kicked him, saying, "Useless! You can't even do this little thing right."

Zi Tong: "Yes, Your Highness, but where do we go next?"

“Return to the capital, my enemies are still there.”

"Yes."

Xie Manlou already regarded Xiong Bufan as his lifelong enemy. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation.

Xiong Bufan was counting her silver in the house. She felt that sending Gou Ding to Nanfeng Tower was the right choice, because the man had brought her back a lot of silver.

Gou Ding earned more money selling himself than ten beggars combined. Xiong Bufan even considered sending all the working beggars to Nanfeng Tower, but then realized he couldn't be a pimp, so he gradually gave up.

Xiong Bufan's conscience sometimes varies from person to person. In his eyes, Gou Ding was the kind of person who could be exploited again and again.

Gou Ding: Thank you for being there, you have warmed the world.