Chapter 27 The Heroine's Astonishment

After Jinran and her brothers finished their meal, they said goodbye with reluctance, and Shen Cong and Shen Ming's eyes were slightly red.

Shen Cong said, "Little sister, we'll be able to go back home after our holiday in a while. I'll take you up the mountain to pick chestnuts then. I know a secret place that no one else knows about!"

Shen Ming also said, "I know a place where it gets really dark every day. I'll take you there then."

Jinran nodded with emotion, and looking at Shen Cong and Shen Ming's emaciated appearance, she quickly said with concern, "Don't skimp on your food at school. If I see you two still this thin next time, I'll get angry."

As Jinran spoke, she took out all her savings and stuffed them into the hands of the two of them.

The two older brothers refused, but Jinran pretended to be very sad before they finally accepted her. Father Shen and Wang Cuifen were overjoyed to see the children so loving and affectionate. That's the meaning of siblings—they cherish each other and can't bear to part.

"Alright, your father and I have to go with your sister now, otherwise it will be dark by the time we get home. We've been out for a while, and your grandmother will be worried."

By the time she got home, it was already quite dark. Jinran was such a waste; she had to walk a full marathon today, no exaggeration, she was exhausted.

"Oh, you're back now. We finished eating a long time ago, but we didn't bring any for you. What a coincidence," the aunt said sarcastically.

Wang Cuifen, unusually, ignored her and went straight into the house to find Grandma Shen, handing over the three jin (approximately 1.5 kg) of meat she was carrying.

"Mom, this is what people gave us as a thank you for doing good deeds. After all this time, I don't know if it's even tasted good."

Grandma Chen looked at the large piece of meat and said happily, "It tastes like meat no matter what, I don't mind at all. What good deed have you done? Why are you being so generous in your gratitude? Oh, by the way, I've saved some food for you, let's eat and talk!"

The eldest aunt pursed her lips jealously and said, "Yes, if your third branch of the family becomes successful, you can't forget about us."

Wang Cuifen now considers herself a person of great character and doesn't bother arguing with fools who lack the spirit to help others.

She then recounted the events while eating, but Wang Cuifen did not disclose the specifics of the Qu family's situation.

The eldest aunt was even more jealous, and said with a hint of resentment, "You guys are too lucky. The third son's family, and you too, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you should just accept what people offer you. Why did you refuse? You really don't know the value of money when you're not in charge of the household, do you, Mother?"

"You'd better shut up and stop embarrassing yourself here. I think the third family did a great job."

"Was the boy you rescued a little boy? Is his family from the county town?" Shen Yanhong asked sharply.

Everyone was startled. Wang Cuifen said with displeasure, "Why are you making such a fuss? It's a little boy. What's wrong? Do you know him?"

Shen Yanhong realized she had lost her composure, her nails digging into her flesh, before she calmed herself down and gave an unnatural smile. "No, I was just guessing, it's nothing!" she said, turning and walking into her room.

Jinran smiled like a villain and said, "Sorry, I'll take the interest first."

Father: "Daughter, does your tooth hurt?"

Jinran: Was her smile not wicked enough?

After finishing her meal, Jinran quickly washed up, said something, and went back to her room to sleep. When Doujin saw Jinran, it first wagged its tail excitedly, then turned away aloofly, its tail drooping, looking as if its feelings had been hurt.

Jinran knew she was in the wrong, so she coaxed, "Mom must have missed Doujin so much today. I've been thinking about it so much. I wonder if Doujin is thinking about me too, and if he's so worried about not being able to eat or sleep."

Doujin ate a big meal today, sucked in his tummy, and lowered his head. Jinran chuckled and picked him up, whispering, "Wait, they're all asleep. Mommy will take you to play."

"Woof woof~~" Then I forgive you.

"Nini, stop playing with the dog and go to sleep. You have school tomorrow, don't you? Don't oversleep." Wang Cuifen's urging voice rang out.

"Okay, Mom, I'll go to sleep now. You and Dad should go to sleep early too, you've had a long day."