Chapter 10: Mother Will Take You Away from This Cursed Place!

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"Xiaotong only knows that Uncle’s name is Shi Zhiyan."

"Idiot son, who asked you his name? The important thing is what he does! He’s practically a wealthy tycoon! He just handed over five hundred taels of silver at once! If we latch onto him, won’t we strike it rich?"

As Mingxi munched on a chicken leg, her eyes sparkled as she counted the silver—five hundred taels, five hundred taels! Oh my heavens… I never imagined that right after crossing over here, we’d come into so much money!

Xiaotong was stunned, unable to believe that his usually principled mother could become so obsessed with wealth.

Is this really his mother...?

But more pressing was the fact that Xiaotong fixed his gaze on the roasted chicken Mingxi was talking about, swallowing repeatedly yet saying not a word.

Finally, Mingxi noticed and turned to Xiaotong. Seeing him drooling from desire, she couldn’t help but laugh and ask, "My silly son, why just stare? Eat with me—I can see how much you’re craving it."

"But if Xiaotong eats it, won’t mother’s illness never heal...?" Xiaotong didn’t lie here; he truly wanted to be a good, filial son.

Hearing this, Mingxi suddenly burst out laughing, "Oh, my silly son, what do you think I am? Come on over, mother’s illness has long been cured =w=! After we finish eating, we have serious business to attend to!"

This little rascal’s innocent look and naive nature genuinely moved Mingxi.

It was the first time Xiaotong had tasted such delicious roasted chicken, and before long, he devoured every last morsel.

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"But mother, what serious business do we have to do?"

"Well... naturally, we’re going to steal the most valuable treasure from the Ming family and make a spectacular getaway!"

"What?!" Xiaotong was nearly terrified, unable to imagine such words coming from his own mother’s mouth!

"Otherwise, what? You want to stay here getting beaten and insulted, surviving on leftovers? You may have that kind of tolerance, but I don’t! Those two scoundrels just now nearly crippled me—did you know that? If I stay here, I’ll just get beaten again tomorrow!"

The angrier Mingxi grew, the more determined she was. She had been too weak to fight back earlier due to a high fever, but after being beaten like that, she was resolute: she had to steal the Ming family’s most precious treasure!

"But mother..."

"What ‘but’! Can’t you be a little smarter, my silly son?"

"But mother, the treasure is sealed within the forbidden grounds at the back of the mansion, and you can’t get in either!"

"I can’t get in? Have you underestimated your mother too much? There’s no door or room in this world that Mingxi can’t pry open!"

Xiaotong stood with his mouth agape, frozen in place. Indeed, ever since his mother had been rescued from her suicide attempt, she seemed like a completely different person.

…But no matter how much she changed, it didn’t matter. He would stay by her side, obediently following her lead, and he liked this version of his mother—this mother who suddenly wanted to rebel against fate—even more!

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It wasn’t until nightfall that Mingxi sneaked over to the forbidden grounds in the back garden of the Ming estate. The area around was barren earth, not a single tree in sight, and under the moonlight, the emptiness made the place feel eerily sinister.

Mingxi took a deep breath and slowly stepped into the backyard, whispering to Xiaotong who waited by the garden gate, “Watch this spot carefully. Don’t let anyone in, understand?”

“Xiaotong understands! Don’t worry, mother, I’ll guard it well =w=!”

After hearing this, Mingxi affectionately patted her silly son and then took a deep breath, stepping further into the garden.

Stopping before a door covered in cobwebs and dust, it was clear that the entrance had been sealed tightly.

But for Mingxi, an experienced thief, these ancient locks were mere child's play. If she couldn’t pick this kind of lock, then all her skills would be for nothing!

Without difficulty, Mingxi pried open the lock and eagerly pushed the door open, eager to see what treasures lay inside! If these were truly priceless artifacts, then… this fox spirit would be here early tomorrow to witness the spectacle of those mongrels crying bitterly against the mansion walls, haha!

Taking a step forward to peer inside, what she saw froze her in horror!