Chapter 236 – Renting the Tian Family’s House
Imagining the scene of Yan Xiaosi rescuing them alone last night, Ms. Zhong felt another heart-wrenching pain.
Clearly the youngest in the family, yet always protecting them at all times.
She, as a mother, was completely useless.
“Xiaosi, Mom has let you down. Mom is useless and has made you suffer.”
Yan Xiaosi walked over and helped Ms. Zhong and the Yan sisters wipe away their tears.
“Mom, Big Sister, Second Sister, don’t cry anymore. Go wash your faces clean in the mountain stream first. I’m afraid we still have a tough battle to fight.”
Ms. Zhong and the Yan sisters were puzzled.
Yan Xiaosi continued, “The Yan family has long coveted the three acres of land at the village entrance that the Tian family sold to us. But we ended up getting it instead of them. The Yan family must be unhappy. If we die in the fire, the Yan family will definitely take the opportunity to seize that land.”
Ms. Zhong and the Yan sisters suddenly understood.
The Yan family was so shameless that it was appalling. They would absolutely do such a thing.
Seeing that the sky was getting brighter, they didn’t delay further. They collected themselves, went to the mountain stream to wash off the dirt on their bodies, and then hurriedly went down the mountain.
When they reached Shaoyao Village, the sky had just dawned. The village was very quiet. The doors of every household were tightly closed, seemingly not yet awake.
Yan Xiaosi thought for a moment and said, “Mom, Big Sister, Second Sister, you’re all tired too. Let’s rest for a while at Brother Dazhuang’s place first.”
The Yan family definitely would not go to seize that three acres of land so early. Resting at the Tian family’s place for a while first, then suddenly appearing would catch the Yan family off guard and let the villagers see the Yan family’s malicious intentions.
Last night, they had inhaled too much narcotic smoke. Although they had rested in the Portable Space for a while, they still felt a bit light-headed. So they followed Yan Xiaosi’s suggestion. It was also about time to go check on the injured Ms. Wang.
Arriving at the Tian family’s door, Tian Dazhuang, wearing a set of gray clothes, quickly came to open the door. Seeing four disheveled people standing at the door, his face instantly changed.
Not caring what clothes he was wearing, he anxiously invited them into the courtyard, then casually closed the courtyard gate.
“Auntie Yan, what happened? Why are you…?”
Seeing Tian Dazhuang, Yan Shuqin couldn’t help but tear up again.
“Brother Dazhuang, the cave we lived in was burned down. If it weren’t for Xiaosi’s quick wit, I’m afraid we would have…”
Tian Dazhuang’s heart shuddered. He angrily said, “Someone deliberately set fire to the cave you lived in? Who was it? I’ll go settle the score with him.”
“Brother Dazhuang, it’s inconvenient to talk at the door. Let’s go inside your house to talk.”
Yan Xiaosi dragged her tired feet and walked straight towards the main room.
Tian Dazhuang saw the solemnity in her expression and knew the matter must not be simple. He invited Ms. Zhong along.
Entering the living room, Yan Xiaosi told Tian Dazhuang, “Last night’s fire was set by Yan Wenfeng.”
Tian Dazhuang’s eyebrows furrowed tightly. He clenched his fists so hard they cracked.
“Yan Wenfeng, that bastard actually dared to set your home on fire? You are his aunt and cousins!”
Yan Xiaosi smiled mockingly.
If the Yan family cared about this relationship, their family of five would not have been reduced to living in a cave.
“I’m going to find that bastard and ask him why he set the fire.”
He had just taken a step when he heard Yan Xiaosi sternly say, “Brother Dazhuang, don’t go. Reasoning with the Yan family is even less useful than reasoning with your family’s old yellow ox. Have you forgotten how Auntie Tian got injured?”
Tian Dazhuang was just as resentful and angry as the Yan sisters.
“Then should we just suffer this loss and let that bastard Yan Wenfeng off the hook?”
“How could that be possible? It’s not that we won’t take revenge, but the time hasn’t come yet. Brother Dazhuang, my mom, big sister, and second sister were frightened last night and need to rest at your place for a while.”
Tian Dazhuang understood. “Mm.”
“Brother Dazhuang, sorry for the trouble.”
“We’re about to become family. There’s no need for such pleasantries between family members.”
Ms. Wang, stooping and leaning against the wall, walked out of the bedroom.
Yan Shuqin got up to support her, asking with concern, “Auntie Tian, are you feeling better?”
Ms. Wang saw her disheveled appearance, with messy hair bun and bloodshot eyes, pale face. She felt very distressed. Holding her hand, she said, “Auntie is much better. Qin’er, you’ve suffered. The cave was burned down, and your family’s house is not built yet. Just stay with me for now. Auntie will take care of you.”
Ms. Wang’s transformation shocked Ms. Zhong and Yan Shuxue. Seeing Yan Shuqin getting along so well with Ms. Wang, the mother and daughter were relieved.
Yan Shuqin would eventually marry into the Tian family. Getting along well with Ms. Wang would make her future life easier.
Faced with Ms. Wang’s enthusiastic invitation, Ms. Zhong felt very apologetic.
“Dazhuang’s mom, how could we trouble you with our family?”
Ms. Wang responded, “What trouble is there? The weather is not too cold yet. I’ll have Dazhuang sleep in the shed in the cornfield. You mother and daughters can stay in Dazhuang’s room. Xiaosi, a boy, can just squeeze in with Dazhuang in the cornfield shed. With this arrangement, it won’t affect Shuxue’s reputation.”
Hearing this, Yan Xiaosi almost fell off the crooked bench.
Why did Ms. Wang always arrange for her to squeeze in the cornfield shed with Tian Dazhuang? Thinking of the cornfield, the scene of Ms. Li and someone having an affair in the cornfield that day surfaced in her mind again. The corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.
She and Tian Dazhuang had the relationship of a sister-in-law and brother-in-law!
“Auntie Tian, thank you for your kindness. Why don’t you rent Dazhuang’s room to us for a month for my mom, big sister, and second sister to stay in? As for me, I can just lay out a bedding anywhere. There’s no need to go squeeze in with Dazhuang in the cornfield. I’m not a sound sleeper at night. If I go squeeze in with Dazhuang, he definitely won’t be able to sleep well.”
Anyway, they had to rent a place to stay in this month. Renting from the Tian family should be much cheaper than renting in town.
Ms. Wang didn’t want to charge them rent, but then she thought, if she didn’t charge rent, they definitely wouldn’t stay. If they went to rent a place in Daxing Town, and her future daughter-in-law was snatched away by some playboy in town, that would be terrible.
“Alright, we’re family. Just give whatever rent you want. After you move in, feel free to use anything in this courtyard.”
“Thank you, Auntie Tian.”
Yan Xiaosi still had some copper coins on her. She took them all out, about two hundred, and handed them to Ms. Wang.
Seeing Ms. Wang accept the rent, Ms. Zhong didn’t say anything more.
Renting a room from the Tian family was good. They could share pots, pans, and bedding, saving the money to buy those things. Anyway, they only needed to stay for a month.
“Dazhuang’s mom, then I’m afraid we’ll have to trouble you for a while.”
“Hey, what trouble is there? With you here, I’ll feel more lively.”
As Ms. Wang spoke, she glared at Tian Dazhuang, “Dazhuang, you rascal, how can you be so inconsiderate? Your Auntie Yan and the others must not have eaten yet. Hurry and go cook.”
