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Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Don’t Meet Until It’s Dark
Just as Tong Yao arrived in the courtyard, she heard someone calling her from upstairs. Looking up, she saw it was Wang Xia standing there. She called out to Tong Yao.
"Yaoyao, wait for me!"
With that, she turned around and ran downstairs. Not long after, she was in front of Tong Yao, panting as she spoke: "Yaoyao, it’s almost New Year, where are you going with all these things you’re carrying?"
"I’m going to stay at my mom’s house for a few days." Tong Yao had a good impression of Wang Xia, and since Wang Xia had helped her in the past, she engaged in small talk with her despite feeling a bit down.
"Is it because of your mother-in-law? I heard your mother-in-law drank rat poison this morning and had to be rushed to our hospital." Wang Xia was straightforward, and could never hold back. She detested circumlocution.
This was an era where people loved rumours, so when the news reached Wang Xia, Tong Yao was not surprised. She smiled and confirmed candidly, "Yes, it does have to do with her. She doesn’t like me and wants me to divorce Ahchen."
It would be better if she was the one to talk about it than other people.
Now that she had left, Lin Fengying can do as she pleased!
Upon hearing this, Wang Xia seemed more worked up than Tong Yao was, "When I first met your mother-in-law, I felt she was not a good person. Others blame you, but I don’t think so. I could tell from the day she brought the baby home that your mother-in-law is a troublemaker."
Tong Yao chuckled at this comment, "If my mother-in-law hears that, she would likely jump off the hospital roof."
Wang Xia casually replied: "Most people are just talk. Your mother-in-law is likely the same. Don’t be scared by her, you and Dr. Si have such a good relationship, it would be a shame to separate."
Unfortunately, Lin Fengying was not just bluffing. However, it was of no use to share this with others. Tong Yao laughed: "Sister Axia, thank you for comforting me. I feel much better now. It’s cold outside, hurry inside!"
Wang Xia nodded, "Alright, take your time on the road! If you miss Dr. Si, come back to check on him."
Tong Yao nodded back and then left the family compound.
Just as she reached the entrance of the compound, the little lynx cat behind her began meowing.
[Wait, we can’t move without bringing my wife.]
After saying that, it ran off in a smoke-like puff and came back shortly after, walking with tiny steps. Following behind it was a calico cat. This Xiaohua looked a bit wary of Tong Yao, always standing behind the little lynx and not daring to approach her.
Tong Yao squinted at the little lynx, " Did you get a new wife?"
She remembered the little lynx’s mate was a stray cat. This Xiaohua had a rounded figure just like the little lynx, and looked quite clean. It didn’t look anything like a stray cat.
Upon hearing this, Xiaohua glared at the little lynx as though ready to fight. Its fur bristled, looking quite amusing.
Tong Yao found it funny to see the little lynx was completely henpecked.
The little lynx quickly pacified it before turning to Tong Yao: [Stop stirring the pot. Xiaohua is my only wife.]
"Didn’t you say your wife was a stray cat?" Tong Yao reminded the little lynx: "Remember, if it’s a stray, it can come with us. If it isn’t, it can’t join." n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
As soon as Tong Yao finished speaking, the little lynx hastily replied: [She’s a stray cat without an owner. When you’re not home, I often bring her back to eat good food and that’s how she got round.]
Originally, the little lynx had no intention of telling Tong Yao this, but when it heard that Tong Yao was not going to take Xiaohua, it felt anxious and revealed the truth.
Behind it, Xiaohua also echoed, creating a sense of harmony.
"..." Indeed, it was hard to guard against domestic thief. Tong Yao waved at the two cats, "Alright! Keep up! Don’t get lost, because I won’t turn back to look for you."
Hearing this, the two cats meowed happily and followed behind Tong Yao side by side. The two cats and one girl walking leisurely attracted the attention of many pedestrians.
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Meanwhile, back at the family compound, the news that Tong Yao had caused her mother-in-law to drink rat poison had spread like wildfire. Just now, Wang Xia was seen speaking to Tong Yao downstairs. As soon as she reached the second floor, she was stopped by a few of her sisters-in-law.
In particular, Liu Qing was more excited, "Axia, what were you and Tong Yao talking about? She abruptly packed up and left, is she afraid that Dr. Si will hit her?"
No matter how good your relationship is, now that Tong Yao had driven Si Chen’s mother to drink poison and almost die, Liu Qing did not believe Si Chen wouldn’t be mad at her.
"Why’s it Tong Yao’s problem if her mother-in-law fancied rat poison?" Wang Xia was a bit annoyed to see everyone seeming to revel in the trouble, "We’re all daughters-in-law. Who doesn’t have conflicts with their mother-in-law? Stop gossiping behind their backs."
With that, she walked up the stairs.
Liu Qing couldn’t respond, she awkwardly said: "What attitude! I don’t know what benefit Tong Yao gave her. She’s so close with Tong Yao. Even if she flatters people, will they share their money with her?"
One of the sisters-in-law sneered: "Let me tell you. I saw it long ago. Tong Yao and Dr. Si wouldn’t last. Look at her, all dolled up every day, coming and going late, and Dr. Si busy at the hospital. They don’t see each other until nightfall. Her store is filled with young people her age. It would be strange if nothing happened."
"Who’s to say otherwise." Liu Qing regained her vigor when she heard what others were saying, "I think this time her mother-in-law suddenly drinking rat poison may have something to do with discovering something unspeakable. A few days ago, her mother-in-law was so angry she almost went blind. She sat in our courtyard all night, with neither of the two coming down to attend to her. None of us here have that level of audacity, do we?"
"She got that? Dr. Si really treats her well."
"She looks like a little fox, how could Dr. Si not listen to her?"
"This time round, she’s driven her mother-in-law to drink poison. I think Dr. Si won’t indulge her anymore."
The group continued to gossip about Tong Yao behind her back.
Saying that Tong Yao was the prettiest daughter-in-law in the family compound wasn’t an exaggeration. She didn’t have children, dressed well, and spent her days out, returning late. A lot of them were somewhat jealous of her and liked to talk behind her back.
With the incident of Lin Fengying drinking rat poison, it could be said that Tong Yao had truly made a name for herself in the family compound.
People couldn’t help but mention Tong Yao and Si Chen in their conversations.
