Chapter 367: Chapter 363: Bathhouse Ticket

Looking at the excited He, Bai Zhenzhu felt a bitterness in her heart.

If it were possible, she would wish that Wen Ran and Hongguo were her granddaughters.

Outside, the bustling family would be her relatives.

It’s a pity that everything is fake.

Just like an illusion, it looks incredibly romantic, but when touched, within reach, it isn’t the gentle moonlight.

Instead, it’s cold water, and the ripples it causes.

Fake things are ultimately fake, they can never become real.

Countless dejections filled her heart, but she didn’t show any of it on her face, only kept a placid smile.

"Oh, you old thing, you make it sound as if I’m someone who schemes all the time, I’m genuinely good to my grandchildren! It’s of my own accord.

Besides, this child came over for university with her family, if I, as a grandaunt, didn’t help them out, what kind of person would I be?"

He looked at Bai Zhenzhu, sighing, "Sometimes I think if only you schemed a little against others.

You wouldn’t be in such a dilemma now!"

He had tears glistening in his eyes.

Like Bai Zhenzhu and Yu, he was an old widower without descendants.

At least Bai Zhenzhu had a spouse, supporting each other, but he was all alone.

"Sigh, I’ve had some words bottled up for a long time, not knowing how to tell you.

Looks like I don’t need to say them anymore, with this family here, maybe your problem will be easily solved."

Easily solved?

Bai Zhenzhen’s eyes were momentarily dazed, if it could really be solved, that would be perfect.

She didn’t pray for a particularly happy later life, just wanted to have simple meals with Yu, until the end.

Of course, if this current plan fails too.

If those bastards don’t want her and Yu to live peacefully, she wouldn’t mind being ruthless.

With this thought, Bai Zhenzhu’s smile became forced.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about it anymore.

You, don’t think about slacking off, hurry and help move things. I’ll go inside and see if the tea is ready.

Then, I’ll pour each of you a cup to soothe your throat."

"Got it!"

He went out in high spirits.

The smile on Bai Zhenzhu’s face faded as she walked into the kitchen and urgently grabbed Yu, "Yu, I’ve been thinking, we old folks still have fight left in us.

We can’t be bullied to death by your ungrateful nephew, this family is the reinforcements I brought over.

With their help, maybe we can still hold onto our property."

Looking at his naive old wife, Yu didn’t know what to say.

After all, it’s easy to judge a person by their appearance, but not by their heart.

Under the temptation of great benefits, he didn’t think anyone could keep their true intentions.

Besides, who knows if this family, dragged from the street, was reliable?

If they’re like those ungrateful ones, then isn’t this like inviting wolves into the house?

But given the current situation, Yu didn’t say much.

The most urgent thing now was to drive away those ungrateful ones first.

As for this family...

He’ll just have to see how it goes for now.

If it doesn’t work out, he can compensate them a bit and ask them to leave.

"Okay," Yu patted his wife’s hand, "Tell me the situation carefully." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Okay!"

Bai Zhenzhu knew time was tight and tasks were pressing, so she described what happened in the shortest way.

"Don’t worry, this family is openly related to me.

Even if you can’t recognize or match everyone, it’s understandable."

"Hmm."

Bai Zhenzhu was a very neat lady, even when the house next door was unoccupied, she would clean it every so often.

Now, it just conveniently housed Wen Ran’s family.

The once empty house was suddenly filled.

It was lively.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Xiao felt embarrassed to take up so much space and thought that the family could squeeze a bit.

In the end, Bai Zhenzhu plainly said, "No need.

This courtyard is big enough, and there are plenty of rooms, make yourself comfortable and pick a room you like. If you occupy all the rooms, then when Yu’s relatives come back, there’d be no place to stay.

Even if they brazenly want to stay, they can’t possibly sleep in the courtyard."

What Bai Zhenzhu said was still a bit naive.

Of course, at this time, she didn’t know that Yu’s previous relatives had already restrained themselves from behaviors that drove her crazy.

Just afraid of stressing out the old couple and causing unnecessary trouble for themselves.

After Wen Ran and others had moved everything in and wandered around the courtyard.

Bai Zhenzhu suddenly realized that her empty little courtyard had become lively at this moment.

Looking at the people in front of her, she was somewhat dazed.

If these people were her descendants, how great it would be?

She and Yu wouldn’t have to fight tooth and nail with those distant, destitute relatives just to secure their old age and property.

They would merely wait to enjoy their golden years.

The gossipers outside had dispersed, and Wen Ran, fighting off sleepiness, produced her household registration book, her awards over the years, including the entire family’s household registration.

"This is our basic information. You two can take a look," she said.

Yu recognized those items. Looking at the awards, he was somewhat dazed, "These, are all yours?"

"Yes," Wen Ran said softly, "Don’t worry, we’re just temporarily staying here.

If in time, when we all are not getting along well, once we settle a bit, we can move out later.

However, I personally prefer to continue collaborating with you both.

But about the room fee, let’s not bother. Dealing with relatives is just a trivial matter, not very troublesome."

Hearing Wen Ran’s nonchalant tone, Yu and Bai Zhenzhu exchanged glances, both hesitant to speak.

They wanted to tell Wen Ran she’s oversimplifying things, but they were afraid of scaring this family away by mentioning those unruly and difficult relatives.

Caught in a dilemma, "Let’s take the money."

If they didn’t take the money, they wouldn’t feel right letting her handle their unruly relatives.

Both sides trying to decline, Wen Ran was overwhelmed.

"Alright!"

She raised her hand, "Let’s not have a pointless tug-of-war, is there a bathhouse nearby? Missus, do you have any bath tickets?

We’d like to take a bath first."

"Yes, yes!"

Wen Ran’s sudden change of topic caught Bai Zhenzhu off guard.

But she reacted quickly.

Went inside to fetch a bath ticket and came out.

Mrs. Xiao looked at the old lady and suddenly asked, "Ma’am, how long since you had a bath?"

Bai Zhenzhu instinctively replied, "Half a month."

Hmm.

Take her along.