Within half an hour, Little Yuanchun’s words had spread throughout the village.
Uncle’s family heard the news and came specifically to ask her for clarification, worried that she had been deceived. Facing the concern of her relatives, Little Yuanchun could not bring herself to lie. She told them the truth: "Uncle, Aunt, I said that on purpose. I hid my father's pension. I heard that Uncle Liu Tiezhu and Aunt Ge Cuilan had their money stolen again, and I was worried they would come to me for money. I don't want to give them anything—they treat me badly—so that is why I said what I said."
Uncle sighed, "Your uncle and aunt are not good people. Don't pay them any mind, and by no means give them any money. If you do, it will be like throwing a meat bun at a dog—you'll never get it back."
Chapter 58