Chapter 370: Chapter 366: The Familiar-Looking Man

This old woman is from the neighboring courtyard.

She knew a large family had moved into the siheyuan, so she joined in to see the excitement.

Initially, she thought they were just country bumpkins, but at a glance, she saw that each of them carried an extraordinary aura.

Their clothes, although out of date in style and fabric,

were clean and had very few patches.

Especially when she found out that the two children were twins, her jealousy instantly peaked.

Why should it be so?

Her miserable son and that little harlot of a wife were trying desperately to have a child, but couldn’t conceive at all.

And here, just with a spread of legs, there were rare twins. What kind of blessing is this?

When people feel an imbalance in what they have, they can’t help but let darkness creep in.

Especially when she saw Wen Ran speaking boldly and with a radiant smile, she looked down even more on her own timid daughter-in-law.

When meeting people, not to mention having a chat, she couldn’t even be gracious.

She acted like a mouse with human form, almost wishing to walk through the sewers when going out.

When it was time to strike, the old crone considered carefully and avoided Wen Ran, who looked fierce, choosing instead the younger, more innocent-looking Shen Yueyue.

Little did she know that choosing her was to kick an iron plate.

More accurately, it was like kicking a hot iron plate.

If you offended Wen Ran, she’d beat you up and then reason with you. Who knows, the matter might blow over.

But to offend Shen Yueyue...

This sister has a split personality.

In a way, isn’t this mental illness?

To offend a mental case is really seeking death, huh!

So when the old crone reached out, Shen Yueyue, quick as lightning, intercepted her mid-way.

"Smack!"

A crisp sound.

The old crone’s hand dropped a bit after being slapped.

The lively atmosphere instantly fell silent.

The malice on the old crone’s face had not yet faded when Shen Yueyue, holding the child, casually slapped her again, "Old hag! Is this your child?

Reaching out? Are you looking to die?"

The old crone, not being stupid, noticed everyone’s eyes on her and immediately changed her expression.

"I meant no harm! Isn’t it just a child? What’s the big deal if I give it a pat?"

She covered her face, crying like a dog, "Oh, I’m so old, and I’ve just been slapped by a kid!

If this keeps up, where’s my face going to go?"

It seemed the old crone was about to make a scene. The people around were starting to look displeased, Shen Yueyue bluntly said, "Slapping you was deserved."

She stood up, handed Da Bao to Wen Ran, turned, grabbed the old crone’s wrist, and pulled out a needle hidden in her sleeve.

"Old thing, should I poke you?"

The crowd: "???"

The old crone had nothing to say now, attempted to quibble but soon stood up and slunk away in embarrassment.

Everyone was left staring at each other, awkwardly, "Wow, we’ve lived as neighbors for so many years, yet we didn’t know this old woman was like that.

Even dared to target such a small child."

"Well, yeah, but you can kind of understand her emotions."

"Oh dear, her son and daughter-in-law are so old already, and still no children?"

"Hmph! It’s just karma for all the sins she committed when she was young."

Aunt Hua spat, "People are accountable for what they do.

She will get her comeuppance sooner or later."

"Well, hasn’t she already?"

The crowd still wanted to chatter on, but Wen Ran had lost interest.

"Alright," she stood up, "you all keep chatting, we’re heading back, don’t want to scare the children with this commotion."

"Oh right, right, go on back."

The crowd dispersed.

Shen Yueyue’s expression turned viciously distorted, "Just wait, old hag, one day, I’ll take her down."

"Tsk!"

Wen Ran teased, "Don’t rush. Let’s make sure and plan carefully.

To deal with snakes, you have to hit their key point. We need to unravel the whole story first."

However...

Wen Ran looked up, "Today’s incident, thank you."

The child is just two months old. If he had really been pricked, who could he tell? He could only cry in grievance.

Shen Yueyue fidgeted, "What’s with all the thanks? Makes things awkward."

"Alright, I won’t make it awkward, but I’ll remember what you did."

"Just remember it, that’s enough."

Shen Yueyue was pleased with herself, "Let’s not talk about this, what should we do later?"

"I plan to send a telegram back home, report to the team leader that we’re safe now.

And also to see if we can inquire about the whereabouts of Bao Wenxuan."

Ever since Bao Wenxuan left the Silly Deer Team, it was as if she vanished into thin air, no trace to be found.

To be honest, Wen Ran was a bit worried too.

That silly girl bounced around the countryside for over a year, came back home, and disappeared.

It’s quite suspicious.

"Huh?" Shen Yueyue was excited, "Then I’ll go with you, two people can keep each other company."

"No need," Wen Ran shook her head, "With the child at home, I wouldn’t be at ease if you’re not there."

Shen Yueyue: "!"

Her pupils shook.

She suddenly became shy.

Turns out...

She’s so important in her eyes!

"Alright, alright," Shen Yueyue sniffed, "I’ll stay home with the baby, you hurry back."

"Alright, don’t worry."

The crowd: "..."

How to say, suddenly it seemed the fiery Shen Yueyue was about to be coaxed into submission by Wen Ran.

Wen Ran bundled up well, got up and went out to send the telegram, only to find she was followed on the way back.

Wen Ran: "???"

What the heck is going on?

She just arrived and now they’re throwing all these challenges at her?

Just now, to get the message across thoroughly, she spent twelve yuan on telegrams, and was feeling a bit pained for it.

But then...

Hiss~

It’s not that she wanted to rob them in return, but the coldness and deceit of these places’ people!

If these people really ended up being robbed by her in return, that would just be fate.

She slowed her pace, waiting for the fish to take the bait.

"Bang bang!"

There was a loud noise behind her, and as Wen Ran turned her head, she suddenly saw a young man with glasses, dressed very neatly, breathing heavily, holding a wooden stick with a face of terror.

Wen Ran: "...?"

She seemed to have been saved by someone?

But the person who saved her seemed more afraid than she was.

"Clatter~"

The wooden stick was dropped, the man hastily walked up to Wen Ran, "Young lady, are you okay?"

Wen Ran: "...Thank you, I’m fine.

This is..."

Looking at the man in front of her, Wen Ran’s eyes flashed, not knowing why, hiss~

He looked a bit familiar.

Have we met before?

"Oh," The man smiled a little, "I just saw them following you, so I thought to help."

Looking down, you could still see the man’s slightly trembling hand.