Chapter 140
"I'm sure everyone knows how Lanhua's father died."
Tang Wan looked serious, "He was a soldier, he sacrificed himself to defend his country.
The people he protected are every one of us. Can you just sit there and watch the mother and daughter of the martyr being bullied?"
"What are you talking about?!!!"
Zhou Laoer's wife's eyes flashed with guilt, but Tang Wan was not afraid of them at all.
Her distressed eyes fell on Lanhua's face, "Lanhua's father sacrificed himself for the safety of the people.
From now on, all of us in Flower Country will be her family and relatives, so shouldn’t we protect her?"
Her powerful voice made the neighbors who were watching the excitement at first a little excited.
A sturdy man waved his fist, showing his strong arms.
"Yes, Lanhua is my daughter from now on, and I will protect her."
"She is also my daughter. This female comrade is right. Since Lanhua's father sacrificed his life to protect us, we must protect Lanhua."
"Auntie, if anyone bullies you in the future, just say a word. We are all family."
“…”
As they talked, everyone protected Aunt Zhou and Lanhua behind them, preventing Zhou Laoer and his family from moving forward.
"Thank you, thank you everyone!"
Aunt Zhou wiped her tears with emotion and said, "If my eldest brother knew this, he would protect us so much.
He must be very happy. Lao Er, you go back. I will live with Lanhua from now on."
"mother."
Zhou Laoer wanted to say more, but when he met Tang Wan's warning look, he immediately retreated.
However, Zhou Laoer's wife is different. She is a woman and she can throw tantrums and roll around.
So Zhou Laoer's wife sat on the ground and cried:
"My husband and I just want to take my mother and niece back home to take good care of them. Why are you holding us back like this?"
"We are all family. You outsiders are too busy meddling in other people's business."
"You are a bunch of heartless people who are speaking up for this lesbian. Could it be that she has done you any good?"
"I don't want to live any longer. I am a good person and you still accuse me of being unfilial..."
She cried loudly, obviously trying to make things difficult for Tang Wan and Aunt Zhou.
However, none of the women present knew what she meant, and they all saw through her tricks.
No one paid any attention to her.
"Why are you crying? Do you really think we don't know your true face?"
"Before Lanhua's father died in the line of duty, you would come here from time to time to take advantage of him."
"After Lanhua's father passed away, his comrades came to help many times, but why are you nowhere to be seen?"
“…”
Seeing that her crying was of no use at all, Zhou Da Lao Er's wife was choked.
However, Tang Wan had already rolled up her sleeves and said with a smile: "I am this kind of person.
You have always hated bullying the weak, today I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your aunt..."
"Little comrade, don't dirty your hands."
A figure rushed towards Zhou Laoer's wife even faster and grabbed her hair.
Soon the two men started fighting.
In the moment Tang Wanzheng was stunned, the women in the corridor quickly stepped forward to help.
Pulling hair, tearing clothes, pinching people, and other small plotting moves came one after another.
Zhou Laoer's wife was dumbfounded.
"Help, help, second brother, help me!"
She never expected these people to be so cruel.
When they came forward to steal things, no one helped Xu He.
That's because she didn't know that after Xu He's man passed away, these women were worried that Xu He, a widow, would not be able to stay calm and would hook up with their men.
Now that I know Xu He is going to remarry, Lanhua only has an elderly grandmother.
Coupled with Tang Wan's words, everyone immediately became protective.
"Stop it, stop it now!"
Zhou Laoer was also a coward. He only dared to shout and did not dare to step forward to help.
When everyone let go of Zhou Laoer's wife after a while, she had become very ferocious.
I don’t know how much of my hair was pulled out, and there were various bruises on my face.
"Zhou Laoer, are you dead?"
Zhou Laoer's wife hated this man to death. He was a coward and was even worse than her eldest brother.
At least my eldest brother can leave behind money and a house when he dies.
"Why are you so fierce!"
Zhou Laoer felt particularly humiliated to be scolded by his own wife.
The two men left swearing and fighting each other as they walked.
As soon as they left, Tang Wan smiled warmly at everyone and said, "Thank you all so much for coming today.
I am the daughter-in-law of Lanhua’s father’s comrade-in-arms, and I will come to visit them often in the future.
You guys usually live together, so please take care of me."
"You are too polite, sister. We all know Aunt Zhou. She is a good person."
"Yes, Lanhua is such a poor child. We will do our best to help her."
“…”
"Thank you, everyone! Thank you, everyone!"
Aunt Zhou watched her neighbors go home. The broom in her hand fell to the ground. She hugged Lanhua, whose face was covered with tears.
"Lanhua, don't cry, don't cry..."
"Lanhua, it's okay."
Tang Wan also comforted the frightened Lanhua. The child pursed her lips and said sadly:
"Why did Uncle chase us away? My aunt said I'm going to have a new father.
Is that true? I don’t like other dads, I only like my own dad.”
Although Lanhua was young, she was very organized, which made Aunt Zhou and Tang Wan look at each other in surprise.
"Lanhua, don't let him tell you nonsense. Your uncle is not a good person."
Aunt Zhou was so angry that she thought it was because she had not taught her second son well that he was always so selfish.
"I know, Grandma."
Lanhua cried until she fell asleep in Aunt Zhou's arms. She was tired from crying.
Aunt Zhou gently placed the child on the bed, and then said to Tang Wan:
"Mrs. Xiaolu, thank you so much for coming today. If you hadn't come in time, it wouldn't have been so easy for Lao Er and the others to leave."
"You're welcome, Auntie."
Tang Wan smiled soothingly, "I believe you can deal with them.
You will still have to live alone with Lanhua in the future, and they will definitely come again.
You two, one old and one young, need to rely on the help of your neighbors."
"I see. Xiaolu's wife is really smart."
Aunt Zhou smiled and decided to build good relationships with her neighbors in the future.
Tang Wan thought of Xu He and couldn't help asking, "When we sent you back yesterday.
It was discovered by Zhang Chunlin, who should know that Lanhua was Xu He's child.
What did they say in the end?
"I have no idea."
Aunt Zhou shook her head and said, "I vaguely heard the two of them arguing downstairs.
But I was afraid that Lanhua might hear it, so I didn't go out to see, although the boy was angry.
But he is honest, I think Xu He can coax them into reconciliation."
"If he agrees to take Lanhua away, will you agree?"
Tang Wan sighed and gave Aunt Zhou a shot of prevention. After all, with Xu He's personality, it was possible that she might go back on her word.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou snorted, "She made the decision herself and it cannot be changed.
I thought about it carefully later. Lanhua is a girl, so it is not convenient for her to follow me. Who knows if my stepfather will treat her well? "