"Since I can't bring myself to kill this father-in-law, I might as well try to reform him. That way, he can still do something, no matter what. What do you think?"
When Huo Mingchen said this, he was somewhat trying to curry favor with Cheng Shanshan.
Cheng Sijin was furious: "You brat, how dare you treat me like this! Believe me or not, I won't marry my daughter to you!" After saying that, he looked at Cheng Shanshan for help: "Shanshan, quick, save your father! Your father doesn't want to be a donkey!"
Cheng Shanshan looked at Huo Mingchen, took a deep breath, and said coldly, "I don't think this is a good idea."
"You think I'm too light?"
Huo Mingchen considered for a moment: "Then I may have other methods."
Cheng Shanshan didn't follow his lead. Instead, she walked over to the person holding Cheng Sijin down and coldly ordered, "Let go of my father."
"father?"
Cheng Sijin's eyes lit up.
He's the kind of person who gets cocky easily, and once he saw someone backing him up, he immediately perked up: "Did you hear that? Your prefect's wife has spoken! You'd better let me go right now!"
"……this?"
Several servants looked to Huo Mingchen for help.
Only after receiving a signal with his eyes did he loosen the rope binding him.
Cheng Sijin kicked those people, yelling, "Get out of here, you bunch of bullies!" Then he looked at Cheng Shanshan obsequiously, "Daughter, have you finally had a change of heart?"
Cheng Shanshan didn't answer, she just gave him a cold look.
Cheng Sijin immediately shut her mouth in fright.
Cheng Shanshan then said, "Alright, come with me."
Huo Mingchen thought she was going to find a place to kill Cheng Sijin, so he quickly stepped forward and said, "Shanshan, you should leave this matter to me. I will definitely be able to give you a satisfactory solution."
Cheng Shanshan distanced herself from him, her expression indifferent and aloof: "I won't trouble Brother Huo with my family matters."
"..."
Huo Mingchen was startled.
Before she could ask any further questions, Cheng Shanshan had already left with Cheng Sijin.
She walked quickly, afraid that if she lingered any longer, she would lose control of the urge to beat Cheng Sijin to death.
Cheng Sijin chased after her, saying, "Shanshan, slow down, slow down! My old arms and legs can't keep up with you anymore." Then, he suddenly realized something: "Wait a minute, why do you seem to be leading me in circles?"
"If I don't go around in circles, how will people know that I've taken you away?"
"What's the meaning?"
"It means if you don't shut up, I'll sew your mouth shut."
"..."
Cheng Sijin immediately fell silent.
Cheng Shanshan was genuinely impatient with this person.
But now that they know Huo Mingchen's purpose, they absolutely cannot let this rotten apple spoil his plans.
She deliberately led the person on a long detour, then chose the most crowded spot and kicked him hard: "I told you I have nothing to do with Huo Mingchen, don't get any ideas!"
They were all lined up neatly.
Everyone looked over.
After being hit, Cheng Sijin couldn't keep her face straight anymore: "What do you mean it's okay? My daughter, you are the wife of the prefect. You brat, don't talk nonsense."
"Shut up!"
Cheng Shanshan kicked again.
This kick sent Cheng Sijin rolling twice on the ground before she continued, "Now it's not just you, but me too, that Huo Mingchen has kicked us out. Are you satisfied now?"
"ah?"
Cheng Sijin wanted to say something more.
But Cheng Shanshan didn't give him a chance.
Without saying a word, she covered his mouth and pulled him away from the crowd.
Soon everyone was in an uproar: "I've seen people beat their children in the street before, but this is the first time I've seen someone beat their father in the street. I can only say that Cheng Shanshan is a real wolf cub."
"Didn't you hear? She was kicked out by Lord Huo En, and she's angry because she can't be the prefect's wife."
"Oh dear, that's wonderful! Our Lord Huo won't be harmed anymore."
Everyone was overjoyed.
Even though Cheng Shanshan had traveled far, she could still hear these people gossiping and discussing.
This move served two purposes: firstly, it distanced her from Cheng Sijin, and secondly, and most importantly, it gave her a "legitimate" reason to hit Cheng Sijin.
When Bai saw Cheng Sijin, he was lying on the ground wailing.
Bai asked, "Shanshan, what's wrong?"
"I hit him."
Cheng Shanshan gave the other person a cold glance.
Then, his eyes revealed deep impatience: "Alright, you can take him away now."
Bai was extremely surprised: "Take him away, you mean..."
"What I mean is to keep an eye on him. If he takes even one step outside, I'll break his legs." After saying this, Cheng Shanshan turned and left.
She really didn't want to waste any more time with her. After all, since they had accepted Cheng Sijin as Bai's choice, preventing her from hitting a wall would likely become a thorn in their side.
Aunt Dong, unaware of Cheng Shanshan's thoughts, came to apologize to her instead: "Shanshan, I knew you were a good girl. I was too harsh this morning. I hope you won't blame Aunt Dong."
"Of course I won't blame Aunt Dong." Cheng Shanshan looked at her and immediately smiled. "I happen to have something I'd like to ask Aunt Dong for help with."
"What's up?"
"I want to find a house."
This is Huo Mingchen's old residence, no matter what.
She felt it would be safer to move out.
Aunt Dong was full of surprise: "Why do you need to find a house? Did... you and Mingchen have a fight?"
"no."
Cheng Shanshan wanted to explain.
But when the words were on the tip of my tongue, I didn't know how to say them.
Seeing her expression, Aunt Dong didn't press her for details: "Well... I'll look for it for you first, but you'll have to give me some time."
Cheng Shanshan cupped her hands in thanks: "Then thank you in advance."
After Aunt Dong left, she glanced around.
Let's tidy up a bit before we leave.
After all, she didn't like giving up halfway, and she didn't expect that this operation would keep her busy from morning till night.
Just as she was thinking about how to explain when Huo Mingchen came back that night, Cheng Shisi rushed over in a hurry: "Sister, that bastard just came back. He told me to tell you to stay here and not to bother you. He left after saying that."
"..."
Cheng Shanshan frowned.
Cheng Shisi looked at Cheng Shanshan with some concern: "Sister, did you have a fight with that jerk? Why does he seem so unhappy? He didn't even acknowledge me after he finished speaking and just left!"
Did they have an argument?
After all, she said she didn't need him.
But she really didn't expect Huo Mingchen to be genuinely angry.
She thought that since the two had known each other for so long, they should at least have some basic understanding and cooperation.
Now it seems I was overthinking things.
Cheng Shisi found her silence somewhat frightening and tentatively asked, "Or should I help you bring him back?"
"No."
Whether you reply or not is up to you!
Cheng Shanshan turned and left.
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