Huo Jiayuan was stunned for a moment, looking at the woman in front of her with a puzzled expression.

Zhao Ashuang looked somewhat unnatural and turned slightly to the side, as if she was deliberately avoiding her.

"What's wrong?" Huo Jiayuan asked in a low voice.

“She’s Xue Ni,” Zhao Ashuang whispered, “one of Sister Mei’s people.”

Huo Jiayuan was quick-witted; based on just those few words and A Shuang's past, she could roughly deduce the grudges between these people.

That street has many nightclubs, and Li Mei is a somewhat powerful madam who must have a lot of "capable men" under her command. Xue Ni in front of you should be one of them.

As for Zhao Ashuang, a "solo soldier" with no roots, no affiliation, and no faction, she was probably the one most ostracized by them.

In addition, given Zhao Ashuang's special male identity, they must look down on him and bully him, but they dare not bully him too much, after all, Meng Yan is behind Zhao Ashuang...

At most, it would be like this: they'd meet, exchange a few sarcastic remarks and humiliate each other, and then turn and leave.

“Yuan Yuan,” Zhao Ashuang tugged at her, looking at the path beside them, “Let’s go this way.”

"Hey, don't be in such a hurry to leave!" Xue Ni pushed her luck, blocking their way and giving Huo Jiayuan a very unfriendly look. "This is Meng Yan's little wife? Ha, can this frail body withstand any of this?"

"Oh, no!" Xue Ni laughed, "Meng Yan is all bark and no bite; he can't get anything going in bed, hahaha..."

"Xue Ni, don't push your luck!" Zhao Ashuang couldn't hold back any longer. "What business is it of yours what happens between them?"

"Ha, who do you think you are? Do you need to stick your neck out for me?"

"Your sister-in-law is Yan-ge's woman," Zhao Ashuang said seriously. "Regardless of what Yan-ge is like in other aspects, his fists are legendary! Don't mess with your sister-in-law!"

"you……"

Xue Ni turned her gaze to Huo Jiayuan beside her and sneered twice, "Yes, I can't afford to offend her! I guess this little girl has some kind of special fetish, otherwise how could she be friends with a monster who is neither male nor female? I'm saying, do the three of you often play 'threesome' or something? Otherwise, why are you always bothering that couple! Heh, you guys are really good at playing games, we can't compare!"

Zhao Ashuang's face turned red. "Watch your mouth!"

"You're already in such a hurry?" Xue Ni was even more smug. "Your sister-in-law isn't even in a hurry, why are you?"

"Hey, sister-in-law!" Xue Ni mocked, "Is this sister-in-law a cage or mute? Why doesn't she say a word!"

At this moment, Huo Jiayuan was still smiling. Meeting Xue Ni's ill-intentioned gaze, she curled her lips and asked softly, "Oh, you were talking to me the whole time?"

Xue Ni was taken aback, and her expression changed.

It's really frustrating that all her attacks just now went unnoticed...

"I'm so sorry," Huo Jiayuan said with a polite smile. "I only heard A Shuang talking just now. I was wondering why he was talking to himself!"

"What do you mean? Can't you understand human language?!"

"So, you've been speaking human language the whole time?"

Huo Jiayuan's innocent and playful appearance made Xue Ni's face turn red and white in anger.

“Miss,” she smiled, “are you fluent in multiple languages? Perhaps including… the crowing of a rooster?”

"What did you say?"

"I'm just saying, from now on, when you communicate with people, use human language, don't speak 'bird language,' understand?"

Just as Xue Ni was about to lose her temper, she suddenly sensed a powerful aura emanating from the little girl in front of her. For some reason, she felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively took a step back.

Huo Jiayuan had a smile on her face, but her eyes were icy cold.

She stepped forward and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Now, my friend and I are going to the night market. Is this lady still planning to block our way?"

Sheryl was panting heavily and glared at her fiercely.

"There's another matter I need to make clear to this young lady." Huo Jiayuan showed no fear. "I don't know what grudge you have against A Shuang, but everyone has the right to choose their own life. I respect A Shuang's choice and am willing to treat him as a friend. This is none of your business, and you don't need to point fingers at me! If I hear you speaking rudely to my friend again, I won't let you off so easily!"

His words were powerful and resounding, leaving Xue Ni completely stunned.

She thought the girl Mei Jie had tied up and thrown to Meng Yan was a weak and helpless innocent girl, but she didn't expect her to have such a strong personality.

She was furious and yelled at the two of them, "You...you're all rotten fish and shrimp, all of you gathered together! This grotesque, androgynous look, with that cheap powder on your faces, I can smell the disgusting stench from ten meters away!"

“You’re absolutely right about that.” Huo Jiayuan chuckled. “I also think that Shuang’s cosmetics aren’t good. That’s why I was thinking of going shopping with her tonight and buying a few sets! I don’t have any other skills, but I do recognize a few top international brands! Shuang, let’s go take a look.”

She gave a soft hum, and this time it wasn't Ah Shuang who was carrying her; instead, she directly grabbed Ah Shuang's hand and walked past Xue Ni with her chest out and head held high.

Even after walking a long way, they could still hear Xue Ni's furious voice behind them.

After a distance, Zhao Ashuang released Huo Jiayuan's hand, her eyes filled with gratitude and a hint of worry.

"Yuan Yuan, you've offended Sister Mei's people. I'm afraid that in the future..."

"Why bother with so much?" Huo Jiayuan was never afraid of trouble. "She bullied you just now, and you're not allowed to talk back?"

"I'm just afraid of causing trouble for you and Brother Yan."

"Don't be afraid!" Huo Jiayuan said with a grin, linking her arm with his. "Didn't you say it yourself? Meng Yan has a strong fist, that's obvious to everyone! He'll take the blame if anything happens!"

Zhao Ashuang smiled but didn't say anything, her eyes holding a deeper meaning.

Huo Jiayuan found his gaze strange and asked, "What...what are you looking at?"

You are really different now.

"What?"

"You're becoming more and more reliant on Yan-ge, aren't you?" Zhao Ashuang laughed. "If anything happens, just let him handle it, and you can just relax and be the woman behind him, right?"

Huo Jiayuan blushed and instantly didn't know what to say.

"Let's go, let's go!" She lowered her head awkwardly. "If we don't go now, the mall will close!"

Zhao Ashuang followed behind her with a smile.

He originally wanted to take Huo Jiayuan to a mid-to-low-end shopping mall, but he didn't expect that the little girl would take a fancy to the dazzling neon lights of the high-end shopping center from a distance.

That was the most expensive place in the border city. Wealthy people from several border provinces would come here to buy things. The lights alone exuded an air of unapproachable elegance and luxury.

That was a place Zhao Ashuang never dared to step into.

But Huo Jiayuan rushed in without thinking twice!

"Hey, Yuan Yuan!" Zhao Ashuang couldn't stop her and desperately chased after her, "We're not coming here... come back!"