Logically, Wang Xiangxiu shouldn't have said all this, but she wanted to secure Old Cai's favor. A little self-pity and proving her innocence were essential.
"Life has been really tough for me. Just look at this hospital stay—I don't even know where the money will come from."
She bit her lip, looking at him with pitiful eyes. Old Cai, of course, understood her implication. Neither of them was naive. He reached into his pocket and pulled out twenty yuan along with a few coupons.
Wang Xiangxiu's eyes lit up, and her hand immediately reached for them.
She cooed, "I'll take these," in a flirtatious tone. A flicker of dissatisfaction crossed Old Cai's face, but Wang Xiangxiu quickly added, "You can come find me anytime..."
Seeing Old Cai's expression darken, she assured him, "I promise, there's nothing going on with anyone else... You're truly impressive..."
