Chapter 650 The Passing of Time 15
Gao Yinglan called out from upstairs again, "What's going on? Why are you arguing as soon as you get back?"
Ning Yan immediately became aggrieved, "Only you, Sister Gao, don't mind that I'm rustic and are willing to play with me. I know that everyone looks down on me because I come from the countryside, but she, a mere servant, dares to look down on people like that. In the middle of the day, she actually served me pickled vegetables. I'm so angry!"
After she finished speaking, she gave Aunt Wang a wink.
Unfortunately, Aunt Wang didn't understand her meaning at all: "Madam, it's not like that..."
"What's the big deal? If you don't like the servants, you can just fire them. It's just a matter of a word from you."
Ning Yan pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere and pretended to wipe her eyes. "Sister Gao, to be honest, I'm naturally soft-hearted. What do you think she'll eat and drink if I really fire her..."
The little girl from the east courtyard, who was peeking over the wall to watch the commotion, burst out laughing. She thought to herself, "Serves you right for eating pickled vegetables every day. I thought you were so great, but you're just a pushover."
Gao Yinglan was also somewhat disappointed in Ning Yan, so she specially came over and gave her a good talking-to.
Ning Yan understood her meaning and pointed at Aunt Wang, saying, "Then I'll give you one chance. If you try to fool me like this again next time, I'll have the master fire you!"
Aunt Wang really had no idea what was going on today, but she still obediently agreed.
"Madam, I know I was wrong. I'll make two more dishes."
"Then why aren't you moving? Hurry up and go."
Gao Yinglan had just gone to the kitchen herself and indeed saw pickled vegetable strips and shredded potatoes. She felt even more strongly that Aunt Wang was outrageous and must have embezzled money meant for vegetables from Director Qiu's house.
But Yan insisted on giving this person another chance; she was truly disappointed in him.
"Alright, don't be angry. It's not worth making a fuss over such a small thing. I'm going back now. Let's play cards together sometime."
"Take care, Sister Gao. I'll see you off."
"What are you bringing? We're almost there, you should rest."
After Gao Yinglan left, Ning Yan went to the kitchen as if nothing had happened. "Don't skimp on these little things next time. People who don't know better will think your husband earns so much money but spends it all on others."
Aunt Wang: Does Madam change her expression easily? Why is she being so agreeable now that no one's around?
Moreover, was she implying something with those words?
After saying what she needed to say, Ning Yan went to the living room, took out ten silver dollars from her bag, and said, "Here, take this to buy groceries. If you run out of money, just ask me for more. From now on, there should be at least four dishes for every meal. The quantity can be small, but the variety must not be small."
My husband works so hard; we absolutely cannot skimp on his food.
She prefers a quiet life and doesn't like to use her brain.
But you can't survive in this world without using your brain.
"Yes, madam, I've got it."
She took the money, turned around and went into the kitchen. There was still some meat left from yesterday's purchase, so she quickly made a stir-fried pork dish and an egg before calling Ning Yan to eat.
After lunch, Ning Yan went upstairs for a nap. Aunt Wang, having learned from her previous experience, cleaned up the kitchen and immediately went out to buy a lot of fresh vegetables. With nothing else to do, she also made some of her signature snacks for the lady to try.
At 7 p.m., Qiu Juncheng still hadn't come home, so Ning Yan simply told Aunt Wang to go home and that she could wait by herself.
"Then Madam, please lock the door from the inside. It's not very safe for you to be home alone."
She had something on her mind today, so when her wife told her to go home first, she didn't refuse.
"Okay, let's go. I'll give you a ride."
Aunt Wang took off her apron, picked up her shopping basket, and headed outside. As she left the gate, she reminded everyone, "If anyone knocks, listen carefully and only open the door if it's the gentleman. If you need anything, shout loudly."
The surrounding residents are all wealthy families, each with several members. If you call out, they won't need to help; just making a little noise will scare the bad guys away.
Ning Yan smiled and agreed, then closed the door in front of her. After she left and the footsteps disappeared around the corner of the alley, she reopened the door and looked into the shadows around the corner.
Five minutes later, Ning Yan dragged him into the house and carefully bandaged his wounds. He had been shot in the shoulder with a penetrating wound and had a knife wound in his leg. Fortunately, no bones or tendons were damaged. He had fainted due to excessive blood loss.
She had a feeling that the Japanese soldiers were searching this very person today.
She retrieved a cleaning talisman from the shrine and carefully cleaned the area where the man had fainted, making sure there were no traces left, either outside or inside the house, before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
After about ten minutes, the man finally woke up.
As soon as I opened my eyes, the other person reached for my waist.
But instead of finding a spot, a beautiful woman appeared before him.
Ning Yan held up the pistol and waved it at him. "Is this what you're looking for?"
The man's pupils contracted slightly, and his defensiveness became even more pronounced.
"Here you go."
Ning Yan returned the gun immediately.
Tian Zhengze quickly took the gun, but the movement was too forceful and aggravated the wound on his shoulder, almost causing him to cry out in pain.
He took the gun and pointed it at Ning Yan.
"Tsk tsk, I just saved you, and this is how you treat your savior?"
Who are you?
"Chinese".
Tian Zhengze's hand holding the gun trembled. "Aren't you afraid I'll shoot?"
Ning Yan: "..." Hehe.
He opened his hand, revealing a bullet.
This guy must have fired a few shots while being chased by the Japanese soldiers, and now he only has one bullet left in his gun.
He threw the bullet at him and said, "Alright, put the gun away. You've lost too much blood. I happen to have some hemostatic medicine at home, and I've already given it to you."
"You dared to save people without knowing who I am?"
Ning Yan chuckled lightly, "The Japanese are searching the streets for communists, and you're acting like this, how stupid do I have to be to not know what you're doing?"
Tian Zhengze: ...
"Can we leave later?"
"able."
"That's good. My husband works at the police station, and I'm afraid he'll run into you when he comes back."
Tian Zhengze had already put the gun away, but then he raised it again. Only after raising it did he realize that he hadn't loaded the bullet yet.
The police in Beiping were all lackeys of the Japanese, yet he went to the home of a patrolman. Wasn't he just asking for death?
"You, you didn't tip them off, did you?"
"If I let someone capture you, I won't treat your injuries, right?"
After saying that, Ning Yan got up. Aunt Wang had cooked a meal, but she hadn't eaten while waiting for Qiu Juncheng, and it was still warm in the pot. She brought it all to Tian Zhengze and said, "Eat up, and then hurry up and leave."
Tian Zhengze looked at the food in front of him. There was chicken and meat, three dishes and a soup, and rice. It really looked like a last meal for him.
But he didn't stand on ceremony; he picked up the bowl and started eating. He was afraid he wouldn't have the strength to escape if he didn't eat.
Ning Yan left him standing there, packed up all the pastries Aunt Wang had made, and placed them beside him after he finished eating. "Here, take all of these, you can eat them slowly."
He then stuffed all the remaining silver dollars from today into the bag, and after thinking for a moment, added three gold bars, saying, "I see you're out of money, so I'll give you these."
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