Rebirth of a Village Girl

Chapter 809: 206: Bullied Zheng Xianjing, unsightly manners_7

Old Wang was left speechless by her remarks, but still expressed his concern, "Yangyang, are you sure you can manage alone?"

"Sure, no problem." Ni Yang slung her carrying basket on her back, waved to Old Wang, and turned to leave.

Old Wang watched Ni Yang’s retreating figure with worry.

By chance, at this moment, Master Du came out of the house. Old Wang grabbed hold of Master Du and said, "Master Du, the girl Yangyang has gone up to the mountain alone. If it’s not too much trouble, could you please go and check on her?"

After all, Ni Yang was Master Du’s lifesaver. It wasn’t too much to ask Master Du to ensure Ni Yang’s safety.

Besides, with Master Du around, who was the grim reaper of the ten-mile foreign market, Old Wang felt very secure.

Master Du’s expression was unfazed.

First, they had used him for sparring, and now they were actually asking him to play bodyguard—what was this all about?

If word got out, it would ruin his reputation for life, but out of respect for Old Wang as an elder, and given that Ni Yang had saved him before, Master Du did not refuse. "Alright, uncle, I’ll go now."

But this was only a one-time exception!

Old Wang, touched, said, "Then I’ll have to trouble you, Master Du."

Master Du, holding his Buddha Beads, headed in the direction Ni Yang had gone, pursuing steadily.

...

On the other side.

Where Wu Yanyun was.

Thanks to Ni Yang’s support, Wu Yanyun finally managed to eat nearly two full meals at home. However, this quickly drew Grandma Wu’s dissatisfaction.

She felt that Wu Yanyun really didn’t understand anything.

Even she, as a grandmother, hadn’t filled her belly, yet Wu Yanyun was only looking out for herself.

A 17-year-old girl, yet not as sensible as a 7-year-old child. She had given Wu Yanyun hints, both openly and covertly, on so many occasions, but Wu Yanyun just didn’t get it, bowl after bowl.

So selfish!

Grandma Wu, watching Wu Yanyun polish off two bowls of congee, could only feel a headache coming on. She put down her chopsticks and said discontentedly, "I’m full."

Wu Jinshu, surprised, said, "Mom, you only had half a bowl! Are you feeling unwell?"

"It’s nothing, don’t fuss over me." Grandma Wu stood up. "I’m going out for a walk."

Watching Grandma Wu’s departing figure, Yan Erju said, "What’s going on with Mom?"

Wu Jinshu shook his head. "Who knows. Let it go, let it go. Don’t worry about her, let’s eat our meal."

Wu Yanyun’s hand froze while holding her bowl.

She felt that her grandma was upset because of her...

But she hadn’t eaten that much, had she? Normally, when she was hungry, she would have to drink four bowls of such thin congee.

Today, she had barely had two small bowls.

Maybe she was overthinking it...

Grandma Wu walked all the way to a house that was very stylishly decorated and knocked on the luxurious iron gate. "Lanzi, are you home? Lanzi!"

Soon, the robust Wu Lan walked out of the house, all smiles, "Auntie, it’s such a rare pleasure to see you! Come in, please come in."

In present-day terms, Wu Lan’s status would be considered that of a landlord.

She had over thirty houses, collecting an average of 300 yuan in rent each month. In an era when the average wage was about 30 yuan, Wu Lan was living the dream life everyone yearned for.

Wu Lan’s house was a three-story western-style building beautifully decorated on the inside. Grandma Wu sighed, "If I could live in a western-style building like this just once in my life, I’d die content."

Wu Lan laughed and said, "Auntie, you’re too modest. Your good fortune is still ahead of you."

Seated inside, Wu Lan courteously offered Grandma Wu some pastries and tea.

Having not eaten her fill at home, Grandma Wu ate several pieces of Egg Cake and even stealthily pocketed one, intending to bring it back for her eldest grandson.

Wu Lan noticed Grandma Wu’s sneaky move but said nothing about it.

Although Grandma Wu’s manners were unsightly, she was there to ask a favor, wasn’t she? _{𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝒐𝒎}

After eating and drinking her fill, Grandma Wu continued, "Lanzi, those things you mentioned to your auntie last time—are they still valid?"