Chapter 130 Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you
"He..." Shen Wanjun's mouth moved, but she changed the subject: "Did you need something from me?"
Xu Dong smiled憨厚ly and placed the net bag of apples he was carrying on the bedside table.
"Sister-in-law, I just came to see you."
He rubbed his hands together, looking somewhat uneasy.
"With Battalion Commander Song away, and you suddenly fainting and being hospitalized, everyone is very worried about you."
After managing a strained smile, Shen Wanjun fell into a deep sleep once again.
Many people went to the hospital to visit Shen Wanjun, but Gao Xiaoman did not go.
She's busy battling with Wong Tai Sin.
"I'm asking you one last time," Gao Xiaoman said, suppressing her anger, her finger almost poking the other person's face.
Is the baby in my belly a boy or a girl?
Wong Tai Sin stroked his goatee with feigned profundity, squinted, and said, "According to the heavenly secrets, it's a girl."
"A girl?!"
Gao Xiaoman was agitated and pointed at him, cursing loudly.
"Last time you patted your chest and said you could 'turn a woman into a man,' and you even swindled me out of so much money, making me buy your bullshit talismans!"
You utter liar! I'm going to get the police to arrest you today!
Despite the insults, Wong Tai Sin remained unperturbed, slowly picking up his teacup and taking a sip.
He said in a sinister tone, "Shh... keep your voice down. You're yelling so loudly, you might hurt the baby."
"Hmph! I see you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin, is that it?"
Gao Xiaoman was so angry that she trembled all over and didn't believe his attempt at concern at all.
Huang Daxian bent down and slowly picked up the yellow talisman that Gao Xiaoman had thrown away.
He shook off the dust and said, "Even though you're carrying a girl, if you follow my method, I guarantee you'll give birth to a son."
Seeing that Gao Xiaoman still looked doubtful, he changed his tone and added a threat.
"If you don't believe me, go and call the police right now."
"If An arrests me, I'll just be eating somewhere else, it's no big deal. But what about you?"
He looked Gao Xiaoman up and down, "Can you accept carrying a child for ten months and then giving birth to a 'little girl'?"
"Can your husband and his family accept this?" Wong Tai Sin asked, looking like he had her cornered.
Gao Xiaoman was seething with hatred, yet felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
There was no way around it; having a son was just too important to her.
It was so important that she lost her mind and even forgot that she had just been determined to send Wong Tai Sin to jail.
Gao Xiaoman's tone softened slightly as she clenched the crumpled yellow talisman in her hand.
He asked for confirmation: "This 'transformation from female to male' talisman, if I wear it close to my body and don't let any outsiders know, will... will it really work?"
When Wong Tai Sin saw that she had taken the bait, he revealed a mysterious smile.
"You have a good memory and a sincere heart. Your son will definitely be a clever and bright little fellow."
Gao Xiaoman's anger vanished completely after he coaxed her with a few kind words.
The two chatted in hushed tones for a while longer, and Gao Xiaoman, as usual, bought a bunch of "pregnancy protection" and "luck-enhancing" gadgets.
A mugwort sachet that can ward off evil spirits and prevent "filth" and disease from getting close.
A longevity lock that can bring you a virtuous and filial son and "lock" in health and good fortune.
There were also some jade, red rope and other items.
Wong Tai Sin said that these things can help the fetus absorb the essence of heaven and earth, while dispelling negative energy.
Thus, they can avoid disaster and welcome a precious child.
As a highly educated person, Gao Xiaoman was not entirely unconvinced by this argument.
But her intense obsession overcame everything.
She could only choose to believe, even deceive herself: What if? What if it works? What if she really can give birth to a son!
Gao Xiaoman couldn't help but smile as she walked, thinking of her chubby son.
He was completely unaware that he was being followed.
The person who was following her was Hao Yan.
Hao Yan originally wanted to follow Bai Lu.
But Bai Lu was too cunning, and she shook her off after a few turns.
Hao Yan was originally planning to go home dejectedly, but she inadvertently caught a glimpse of Gao Xiaoman sneaking out of the courtyard.
Since she had nothing better to do, Hao Yan simply changed direction and followed Gao Xiaoman.
Just as Gao Xiaoman was immersed in her dream of having a child, Hao Yan suddenly jumped out from around the corner.
He grinned and blocked her way: "Comrade Gao, you seem so happy. What good thing are you holding?"
Gao Xiaoman was so startled by her sudden appearance that she almost dropped the "magical weapon" in her hand.
She frantically stuffed everything into her coat pockets, trying to appear calm as she scolded them.
"Mind your own business! Get out of the way, a good dog doesn't block the way!"
Hao Yan wasn't angry. Instead, she held up a yellow talisman and waved it in front of Gao Xiaoman.
He deliberately drew out his words: "Huh? This thing that looks like scribbles—is it yours?"
Gao Xiaoman was shocked and subconsciously touched her chest—it was empty!
The "transformation from female to male" talisman that she treasured and that was personally drawn by Wong Tai Sin had been stolen by Hao Yan without her noticing!
"Give it back to me!"
Gao Xiaoman turned pale with anxiety and reached out to snatch it.
Hao Yan nimbly took a step back and hid the yellow talisman behind her back.
The smile on his face became meaningful.
"Oh? So you admit that these yellow talismans used for feudal superstition are yours?"
She took a step closer and lowered her voice.
"Comrade Gao, you're also a family member of a cadre in this compound. You must know that engaging in these feudal superstitions will get you punished, right?"
"Tell me, if I were to hand this over to my sister, or even directly to the higher-ups... would your husband still be able to hold onto his position?"
Hao Yan's two casual words pierced Gao Xiaoman's heart like an ice pick.
She was so shocked that her face turned deathly pale, and she couldn't speak.
She wasn't unaware that the compound had zero tolerance for feudal superstition, but in order to have a son, she took a gamble, hoping that no one would find out.
Unexpectedly, Hao Yan appeared out of nowhere, like a Cheng Yaojin.
After a brief moment of panic, Gao Xiaoman forced herself to regain some composure.
She knew Hao Yan; she was always driven by profit.
Since she's caught us red-handed, today's only outcome is to pay up to avoid further trouble.
She took a deep breath, stared at Hao Yan, and asked coldly, "Just tell me, what do you want?"
Hao Yan didn't beat around the bush and rubbed her hands together: "You know my man has been dismissed from his post."
"I cannot help with arranging work."
"Our family has been struggling financially lately."
Gao Xiaoman took a deep breath and took out a ten-yuan note.
"Can you give me my things back now?"
When Hao Yan saw how readily she agreed, she knew she had asked for too little.
"Forget it, I'll just give this yellow talisman to my sister," Hao Yan said, turning to leave.
Gao Xiaoman caught up with her: "Here, take all of this."
She stuffed fifty yuan from her pocket into Hao Yan's hand, and only then did Hao Yan return the items to her.
After Hao Yan left, Gao Xiaoman sighed and turned to walk away.
But then they saw a person standing not far away—it was Bai Lu.
Bai Lu smiled brightly, but her words made Gao Xiaoman's brow twitch.
"Comrade Gao, are you just going to let her bully you like this?"
Gao Xiaoman thought to herself, "Oh no, oh no, Bai Lu saw our transaction."
This person is meticulous and ruthless. I was caught red-handed by her today, and who knows what she'll do to me.
Gao Xiaoman was extremely nervous, but then she heard Bai Lu say, "Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you."
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