“Stealing state-owned cables is a crime punishable by imprisonment,” Su Ming said. “Why didn’t the mine report it to the police?”

"I guess they want to take this opportunity to get rid of the two of them and prevent future troubles," Xiao Moran said. "These black sheep will be disliked wherever they go."

"The villagers are going to suffer again." Su Xiaonuan shook her head and sighed. "We finally managed to get rid of Wang Xiaobao, that jinx, and now he's back, along with another old scoundrel like Lan Guangxue. The villagers of Xiaolong Village have only had a few good days, and now they're going to be in chaos again."

“That’s right, Lan Guangxue is a real scoundrel. He can do such shameless things. He went back to the village and took Wang Dabao’s wife.” Xiao Moran said. “Wang Xiaobao hangs out with Lan Guangxue every day. They’re birds of a feather. The two of them are idle all day long. They’re either causing trouble at the winery or stealing chickens and dogs. The villagers are suffering.”

"Oh my god, could it be that Lan Guangxue has come to the provincial capital to seek refuge with his daughter?" Aunt Chen exclaimed in shock.

Li Chunxiang and Lan Yin already made their lives a living hell. If another wicked old man like that comes along, will Xiao Tian and Xiao Li still have a chance to survive?

Aunt Chen's worries were exactly what Su Ming was worried about, and he frowned. "If that wicked woman's father really comes here, we'll all be in trouble. When you go back this time, you'd better not meddle in other people's business. If he were really with that Wang Dabao's woman, he wouldn't have come to the provincial capital so quickly."

"Whether Lan Guangxue comes to the provincial capital or not is not something we can decide." Su Xiaonuan raised her fist. "However, if he really dares to come, my fist is not to be trifled with. This kind of person deserves to be beaten. He'll behave himself after being taught a lesson a few times."

Ye Mei came downstairs carrying her luggage. "Xiao Nuan, don't hit people so easily. We should always try to resolve things peacefully. If we can talk things out, we shouldn't resort to violence. It's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester."

"Mom, listen to only half of what I'm saying. What do you mean I hit people all the time? I only hit bad guys who deserve a beating." Su Xiaonuan finished the last bite of rice in her bowl, wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and patted Xiao Moran's shoulder. "Eat slowly, I'll back the car out and wait for you."

"Drive my car!" Xiao Moran said, his mouth full of food, his words muffled.

“Of course I’ll drive my car.” Su Xiaonuan rolled her eyes. “This isn’t a triumphant return home, it’s going back to face two scoundrels. Do you want to drive your new car back and let them smash it? Besides, if we drive the double cab back, we can bring back more local specialties.”

Xiao Moran finished the rice in the bowl in two bites and swallowed it down. "Okay, I'll listen to you. We'll drive a double-row car. You're so thoughtful. My mom isn't living at home anymore, so she'll definitely be bringing all her things here."

Su Xiaonuan walked ahead carrying her luggage.

Xiao Moran casually took the small blanket off the chair.

"What are you doing with that small blanket?" Su Xiaonuan turned around and looked at her.

"This is for you to cover yourself with while you sleep. It will get cold if you fall asleep in the car at night, and I'm afraid you'll get cold."

Xiao Nuan felt a warmth in her heart, thinking to herself, "This man is really thoughtful. Even though his brows are furrowed, he still knows how to care about me."

“Then we’ll take turns driving. There are fewer cars at night, so it should take about four hours to get home. We’ll try to get there before midnight.” Su Xiaonuan was going back with him to help him out, and it wouldn’t be tiring for the two of them to take turns driving.

Xiao Moran walked straight to the driver's seat. He didn't want Xiao Nuan to be too tired, and he didn't plan to take turns driving with her. He was content with her by his side. He was originally going to go back alone, but now that she was with him, he wouldn't be afraid even if he went through fire and water.

Ye Mei ran out again with a brown paper bag and stuffed it into her daughter's hand through the car window. "Xiao Nuan, here, take these to eat on the road. You two ate so little for dinner, so make do if you get hungry."

"Thank you, Mom!" Su Xiaonuan glanced at the food; it was all her favorite snacks, including rice cakes, peanut brittle, and crispy fried dough twists from Xu's Shop.

"Mo Ran, be careful, drive slowly, don't rush!" Ye Mei instructed Xiao Moran.

"Mom, I know." Xiao Moran nodded, turned the steering wheel, and drove off with a throttle.

As the car drove through the city, Xiao Moran drove attentively, keeping his eyes fixed on the road ahead and not daring to be careless, and he didn't say much.

Su Xiaonuan was also staring nervously ahead. When someone crossed the road, she was secretly anxious and worried for him. She really wanted to push him away. She was never this nervous when she was driving.

As the car drove out of the city, there were few people and cars around, and she breathed a long sigh of relief.

Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Moran had already taken up residence in her heart.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so nervous.

I've never been this nervous when I rode in his car before. Maybe it's because I care about him now that I've become so careful, afraid that he might make any mistakes.

"Are you nervous riding in my car?" Xiao Moran casually turned the steering wheel, glancing at her sideways. "Your fists are clenched, what are you worried about? My driving skills or something else?"

“During rush hour, so many tricycles and bicycles cross the road. I’m worried you might hit someone.” She casually opened the car window, letting the wind blow on her face. “We’re in a hurry, aren’t we? If something happens, we won’t be able to move.”

"Oh, is that so?" He drawled, his disappointment evident. He had thought she was nervous for him, but it turned out she was nervous for the passersby. It seemed he had been deluding himself again.

"Otherwise, what do you think it is?" She turned back and looked at him with a brooding gaze.

"I thought you were worried about the child's father, but it turns out you weren't."

"Xiao Moran, you really are a bit narcissistic."

"Isn't narcissism good?"

"not good."

"If you won't let me be in love, can't I at least be a little narcissistic?"

"That's called having ulterior motives, not narcissism."

"It's perfectly normal for the child's father to have ulterior motives towards the child's mother, isn't it?" He smiled at her. "We have two children now, and we've done everything we should do. You won't let me touch you now, but I think it's not illegal, is it?"

"It's not illegal, but you made a mistake," Su Xiaonuan snorted. "Don't you still know why I'm ignoring you?"

"Yes, I made a mistake," Xiao Moran said, suddenly realizing. "Honey, I understand."

"You really understand?" She gazed at him intently.

"I understand now," Xiao Moran said excitedly. "Honey, you wait, I will definitely give you a grand wedding."

"..." Su Xiaonuan was stunned for a moment, thinking to herself, this man has really come to his senses. She did have this thought in her heart. After all, she was still an unmarried virgin, and she had to be legitimate. Otherwise, she would feel that she was always a substitute for this body.

"Honey, just you wait. I'll not only give you a grand wedding, but I'll also give you an even bigger surprise." As if guided by a beacon, Xiao Moran immediately found his way forward.

"Xiao Moran, you've given me enough surprises already, what kind of surprises are you going to give me?"