At the Yu family home, Lan Yao and the others were happily having dinner.
Halfway through the meal, someone came knocking on the door.
Everyone was enjoying their meal, and no one wanted to open the door.
Besides, it's already dark outside and the temperature has dropped; it would be too cold to go out at this time.
So everyone stayed still and pretended not to hear.
But the people outside didn't know what was going on; they just kept knocking on the door.
Finally, Grandma Li couldn't help but say to her grandson, "Li Hao, go and see who's outside. How can you be so clueless?"
If someone isn't willing to open the door, it means they don't want to talk to you, but you keep banging on the door endlessly. How annoying is that?
After stuffing the last bite of meat into his mouth, Li Hao looked at the food in the pot with some reluctance. Facing the steam, and under the gloating gazes of Wang Zhenfeng and the others, he left with a dark face.
He didn't rush to open the door; he simply stood outside and asked indifferently, "Who is it?"
Hearing the commotion inside, the person outside said irritably, "Who else could it be? I'm your Aunt Wang. Open the door first, I have something to tell you."
Upon hearing that it was Aunt Wang, Li Hao's initial intention to open the door vanished instantly.
The main problem is that Aunt Wang is the kind of person who can't get enough of a bargain. If other people eat something or have something, she likes to keep an eye on it and then try to borrow it.
If someone doesn't lend her money, at best she'll throw a tantrum and yell at them, at worst she'll shamelessly report them.
Most of the time, nobody cares.
After all, the people she reported were all small fry; everyone does it this way, so who wants to bother? It would only offend people.
Li Hao replied without hesitation, "Aunt Wang, just say what you need to say here. I'm waiting to go back for dinner."
Aunt Wang was a little unhappy: "Li Hao, what's wrong with you? Do you expect me to talk to you through the gate? How can you be so ill-mannered?"
Li Hao: "Aunt Wang, no one would come looking for you so late at night when it's time for dinner if they had something to do."
Aunt Wang: "You little brat, are you trying to say I have no manners?"
Li Hao: "Aunt Wang, you're so clever, that's wonderful. So, Aunt Wang, are you alright? If not, I'll go back now."
Aunt Wang took a deep breath, thinking of what her son had told her, and said in a harsh voice, "My son wants to drive a car outside, go and get me the keys."
Li Hao: ...
Dream on.
Li Hao chuckled twice: "Aunt Wang, I really didn't know you'd become so shameless in just a short time. You actually dare to covet a car! Do you know how much that car costs? Even if you sold your whole family, you couldn't buy a single part of it. You still want to drive a car? You should just go home, wash up, and go to sleep."
After Li Hao finished speaking, he turned and left. Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang raised her hand and banged on the door, cursing and swearing as she did so. The curses she uttered were extremely offensive.
Grandma Li heard the commotion from inside the house and realized that Aunt Wang, that old woman, dared to curse her grandson.
She immediately became furious, rushed out, opened the door, and started slapping Aunt Wang while cursing at her.
"You old slut, how dare you insult my grandson? You've really given yourself a lot of face. Don't you even know if your old face is worthy of it? You're even dreaming about a car. You can't even dream about it as fast as you think about it."
Since you're so capable, why don't you just open your mouth to your son, the factory manager, and say, "Factory manager, my son has his eye on your position. Please give it to my son."
"Do you dare? I'm afraid the moment you open your stinking mouth, the factory manager will have you thrown out and your son fired in the process."
Aunt Wang screamed in pain as she was being beaten. She wanted to hit Grandma Li in return, but Grandma Li was very strong and beat Aunt Wang until she cried and howled without anyone's help.
Hearing the commotion, the neighbors came over with their rice bowls to see what was going on, and saw that the person being beaten was Aunt Wang.
I couldn't help but ask.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Li Hao reluctantly relayed Aunt Wang's shameless request.
Everyone gasped upon hearing this.
"Hey Aunt Wang, it's one thing for you to take advantage of other people's small things, but how dare you covet someone else's car?"
"Aunt Wang, why don't you just fly to the moon? You want to drive someone else's car? Do you know how expensive cars are? Can you even afford one?"
"Exactly, exactly. Cars are so expensive and rare these days. Apart from government departments, have you ever seen a car on the street?"
"Even bicycles are scarce."
"I've never seen such a shameless person. I don't know what they're thinking."
"What else could they be thinking? That everyone else is stupid?"
...
As everyone was talking, Grandma Li had had enough. She exhaled and spat at Aunt Wang: "If you dare to insult my grandson again, I'll bring my whole family to work as errand boys at your house."
Grandma Li had two sons; one died and the other lived on an island.
Besides his grandson Li Hao, there are three granddaughters and two very young grandsons in the family.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang glared fiercely at Grandma Li, then covered her face and ran home sobbing.
Grandma Li spat again when she saw her fleeing figure.
Lan Yao, watching curiously from the side, asked, "Doesn't that Aunt Wang have any family? Why didn't her family come out to help her when she was beaten outside?"
Gu Zixiao explained, "It's probably because her man isn't capable enough."
He whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I won't let you get into that situation. If anyone dares to lay a hand on you, I'll wipe out their whole family."
Lan Yao's lips twitched: "Should I thank you?"
Gu Zixiao: "Then there's no need. This is what I should do for you."
Lan Yao: "Then let me remind you, my martial arts skills are very strong, and I don't need anyone's help at all."
Gu Zixiao: "I know. But so what? Is it wrong for me to want to protect you and not let outsiders bully you? I just want to do this. Even if you don't need me, I will try my best to be your support and let you know that there are people who support you and stand by your side. We are one."
Lan Yao: ...
"...Your silver tongue has gotten even better."
Gu Zixiao: "Thank you for your praise. I will make it even better in the future."
Lan Yao: ...
No, I didn't. Don't slander me. I was just praising you.
Jade Pixiu: "...Master, how is it? Touched?"
Lan Yao: "...I didn't say thank you! Instead, I felt confused."
Lan Yao wasn't easily swayed by sweet talk; she genuinely found it baffling and even thought Gu Zixiao was crazy.
Jade Pixiu: "...Alright then. Master is indeed a straight woman of steel, no wonder you can play the role of a man without any awkwardness."
Lan Yao: ...
Don't think I didn't realize you were mocking me.
Without hesitation, Lan Yao locked the jade Pixiu in the dark room.
Hmph! Serves you right for criticizing me!
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