"No way!"

Zhang Xiu knew that Baili Wanwan was also a stubborn child, just like her insistence on taking in a woman of unknown origin...

Zhang Xiu's pupils suddenly contracted. She looked behind Baili Wanwan with some surprise, but did not find anyone.

Where is Miss Xuerong?

Baili Wanwan had long known that Zhang Xiu would inquire about this matter, so she prepared in advance how to explain it.

"Last night, Xue Rong suddenly said that her forehead hurt, and then she quickly regained her memory and told Wanwan that someone was waiting for her to go home."

Baili Wanwan looked completely innocent and bewildered. She was exhausted from standing for so long because she had been injured in the sea the night before and her legs were still a little weak. So she stretched out her arms toward Zhang Xiu.

"Wanwan wants her aunt to hold her."

Only after Zhang Xiu picked her up did Baili Wanwan continue, "Then I saw that you, Uncle and Aunt, were sleeping soundly, and not wanting to disturb you, I secretly sent that older sister away. Wasn't Wanwan right?"

She spoke in the most adorable way, but her words were unbelievable and full of loopholes.

But since it was done by such a young child, it seems there's nothing unreasonable about it.

Wan Suizhou came out of the house. Before he could even put on his outer robe, he heard Baili Wanwan's explanation and clearly did not believe it.

"Who gave you permission to make this decision on your own? How have I taught you all this time?"

Wan Suizhou always presented himself as a serious elder, but no one dared to disobey him, given his authority.

Ultimately, however, he was someone even the county magistrate dared not easily offend.

“She’s not too young anymore, don’t hold her in your arms all the time. Even if she’s just a little girl, she should know what she should and shouldn’t do.” Seeing Zhang Xiu obediently put Baili Wanwan down, Wan Suizhou broke off a branch from a nearby tree.

The branches are extremely thin, and that's precisely why they hurt even more when whipped.

Sweat beaded on Baili Wanwan's forehead.

Of all the family members, she was most afraid of Grandpa Wan.

Now the whole family treats her like Wan Jia's child, and everything about her is done as if she were Wan Jia's child.

“A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. We already let you off the hook by letting a strange woman into our home and putting our whole family in danger. Now you’re letting that woman of unknown origin go so easily. You’re really audacious.”

Baili Wanwan was puzzled, so she puffed out her cheeks and mustered up her courage to retort.

"I took her in because I felt so sorry for her. And Grandpa Wan, you once said that no matter what, we should always maintain the most basic kindness!"

Her rebuttal struck a chord with Wan Suizhou.

His gaze was deep and profound. The reasoning was sound, and he had once believed that human nature was inherently good.

If everyone could maintain a kind heart, this world would not become a living hell.

It is evident that after becoming accustomed to intrigue and scheming, one's temperament undergoes a certain change.

Sigh, now I just hope these kids can stick to their principles.

He sighed heavily, and the hand that had been gripping Baili Wanwan's sleeve gradually loosened its grip.

"Regardless, you have indeed made a mistake this time. You can be spared a beating, but there must be other punishment. Today you will stay at home and copy the Book of Songs five times!"

Baili Wanwan's face fell, and she froze.

If she stays at home all day, how can she punish the evil dragon?

Moreover, the villagers will suffer as a result!

In her haste, Baili Wanwan didn't know how to explain, so she burst into tears.

"Wanwan doesn't want to copy the Book of Songs. Grandpa Wan should just give Wanwan a beating to vent his anger, waaaah..."

The family's only precious daughter cried like that, and naturally, the whole family felt extremely distressed.

Wan Yuekui pushed open the door and stepped forward, standing in front of Baili Wanwan with a manly air: "Grandpa, Wanwan is still young, what can she understand? If you want to punish her, you should punish me first!"

Baili Wanwan's sobs were completely unstoppable, and tears fell like large pearls: "Wanwan did nothing wrong. Wanwan just didn't want to copy the Book of Songs and wanted to go see the monster being subdued."

Baili Wanwan's stubbornness also kicked in.

With no better option at the moment, in desperation, she could only resort to this method to force her way to see it!

The water manipulation technique must be performed in the sea; if she were on land, something might go wrong.

But this is the only option right now; she has to succeed.

"Please, Uncle, Aunt, Grandpa Wan, let Wanwan go! There will be plenty of people on the beach, nothing will happen..."

Seeing Baili Wanwan's insistence, Zhang Xiu finally couldn't bear it and offered to personally take Baili Wanwan there.

Wan Kongshan, who had always been taciturn, suddenly took a sip of his wine and gritted his teeth: "What's there to be afraid of? The magistrate has actually invited a capable person, so we're saved. We can go and see what that monster looks like. We've only ever heard of monsters in the vicinity, but we've never actually seen one before."

Upon hearing this, all the members of the Wan family present clamored to go together.

"Oh my, your whole family is really eager to go and get yourselves killed."

A voice came from outside the mansion. The voice was strange and deliberately high-pitched, making the listener feel uncomfortable.

Judging by the voice, this person was none other than Zhao Damei.

Zhao Damei and her family fled the famine. They had been unable to go out to sea to fish for the past two days, and their family had almost no food source. They were already hungry this morning.

She had originally said that she would never come to this family's door again in this lifetime, but unfortunately, she simply couldn't bear the hunger.

Sometimes, people don't need backbone; it's good enough if they can barely keep their lives.

Zhao Damei saw smoke rising from every household's chimney, and as soon as she entered, she was greeted by a delicious aroma.

This sight revealed that the family had a large amount of stored grain!

We're relatives, after all. This family is incredibly stingy. We have so many things, yet they don't even think to send some to us.

What are you doing here?

Zhang Xiu instinctively shielded Baili Wanwan behind her, staring at Zhao Damei with a wary look: "You're not welcome in our home."

Zhao Damei giggled, the pearl jewelry adorning her head swaying wildly as her body trembled.

He laughed so hard he was shaking uncontrollably, and the white powder on his face kept falling off.

People living near the sea make all their jewelry from pearls found in oysters, and the face powder they use is made from pearl powder.

It did indeed have a skin-care effect.

But this smile revealed his true colors.

As her name suggests, Zhao Da Meiren (meaning "beautiful woman") loves beauty very much.

Therefore, she spent all her time dressing up.