Gu'er watched her adoptive father stroll away, hands behind his back, swaggering with every step. She knew he was in high spirits. Gu'er also knew he was either off to find someone to drink with or to gamble with. By tomorrow, that money would likely be long gone.
But Gu'er didn't mind. Even though she had earned the money, once she gave it to Zhou Mazi, it was his. If he wanted to squander it, that was his business.
Gu'er washed her face and went to the kitchen with Li Hua. Everyone else had already eaten, leaving only her.
"Sis, you still got any money on you? Give me ten cents."
Unexpectedly, Zhou Cai had followed her.
Behind Zhou Cai, Zhou Duo'er was also there, but she remained silent, listening from the shadows at the kitchen entrance.
"It's all gone. I gave it all to Dad. The cloth I wrapped the money in is still outside; you saw it. There isn't a single cent left."
