Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 201: Sitting at the Same Table

Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Sitting at the Same Table

"What’s the man’s identity?"

[He is the big boss of Qing Fenghan.]

Su Tao was taken aback.

Was the man a bandit?

But looking at him, there was nothing about him that seemed like a bandit at all...

If anything, he seemed more like a well-read scholar...

"So why has he come to Yan city?"

Su Tao hesitated before asking her question. She had gone through a lot traveling from Qingyun County to Yan City.

Who could have known that other parts of Qingyun County had already started experiencing famine?

She had sadly become one of the many fleeing from famine. But thankfully, because of her system and space, she was able to arrive safely in Yan City.

She had heard on the way that the mountains between the two counties were infested with bandits, which had made the journey nerve-wracking, but thanks to her system, she was able to avoid much of the risk.

With the recent peace, could it be that the mountain bandits had other ideas?

Thinking of the anxious expression on the man’s face and the young boy with him, Su Tao shook her head to dismiss her thought.

Impossible.

What kind of bandit would scout around with the big boss and two children?

[They are here for a trade fair.]

"They want to do business?"

Su Tao was shocked.

Chi Sheng and Xiaoqi, one tall and one short, were rushing towards the yamen, only to run into Liu Jie, who was leading a group of people out.

Seeing their anxious faces, Liu Jie figured something was wrong and halted them.

"What happened to you two?"

In recent days, merchants from other places have been flowing into the city one after another, and the thieves in the city have gotten bolder. Every day someone reports a stolen purse. Judging by this man’s expression, he must be unfortunate too.

Chi Sheng hesitated slightly when he saw the four men in black uniforms blocking their path. He let out a sigh of relief once he realized they were officers. "I’ve lost my child. I was on my way to report it to the yamen."

Liu Jie was taken aback. He exchanged glances with his colleagues before asking, "Could you describe your child’s height, appearance, age, and clothing?"

"She’s a little over five years old, a little plump, with two small braids and wearing a red jacket..."

After hearing Chi Sheng’s description, Liu Jie compared it with the little girl he had seen at Aunt Lin’s house. Once everything matched up, he nodded and said, "You come with me later. We’ll go to the yamen to file a case, then I’ll take you to fetch your child."

"Good."

Upon hearing that his daughter was safe, Chi Sheng sighed in relief.

While they may be bandits, they had never done anything extremely evil. Naturally, they didn’t cross that line of kidnapping children. If Yuanbao had been kidnapped, it would take a while to find her.

It was indeed a relief that the child was safe.

Upon hearing Liu Jie’s words, Xiaoqi unclenched his fist too, relieved that the little fatty was safe.

After filing a case at the yamen, Liu Jie was off duty. He took off his hat and led Chi Sheng and Xiaoqi towards the Lin family.

When they saw Yuanbao, she was sitting on a bench, eating with the three children of the Lin family. She was momentarily stunned to see her father and Brother Xiaoqi.

With her mouth full of half-chewed braised pork, it took her quite a while to tentatively call out.

"Daddy?"

Chi Sheng almost burst out laughing at her bewildered expression.

Once she was sure she wasn’t seeing things, Yuanbao dropped her bowl and chopsticks and rushed towards Chi Sheng.

"Daddy~"

Seeing the little girl plow into Chi Sheng’s arms, crying, Liu Jie scratched his head and greeted Lin’s father and the rest.

"Xiaojie, come on, join us for dinner." Lin’s mother, seeing Liu Jie, quickly beckoned him over to join them.

"No, no, I can’t impose. You’ve been troubled enough by today’s events. At least the little girl’s family has been found."

Liu Jie giggled, too embarrassed to really sit down and eat.

After all, this was the home of the city lord’s father-in-law and mother-in-law; it wouldn’t necessarily be good to just sit down and eat.

"What’s the hassle? Aren’t you off duty now? Come sit, come sit."

As Mother Lin spoke, Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng also moved their chairs aside to make a space for him.

"This isn’t proper..."

Liu Jie wanted to refuse, but Father Lin also chimed in, "Come sit down for the meal, darling, go grab a set of bowl and chopsticks...."

"Gurgle——"

Before Father Lin could finish his sentence, a growling sound echoed through the room, creating a sudden silence.

All eyes turned to Chi Sheng and his companions.

Chi Sheng was a bit embarrassed, holding his daughter, a flush creeping up on his handsome face.

However, it was Xiaoqi who spoke at this moment.

"I’m hungry."—-

Father Lin hastily said, "Sit, everyone sit, Nanzhi..."

"Three sets of bowls and chopsticks, I get it."

The dining table of the Lin family was made by Lin Shougui himself. The large round table can easily accommodate eleven people. Now, with four more people, it has become a bit crowded.

Noticing that the food might not be enough, Chen Qiulan rose to go to the kitchen and stir-fried three more dishes with the ingredients on hand. Lin Ercheng rushed to buy some meat and vegetables from the food shop at the end of the alley.

In no time, the large round table was filled to the brim.

It felt like a holiday.

Chi Sheng, sitting next to Liu Jie, was a bit restrained. But Liu Jie was chatting and laughing with the Lin family quite comfortably.

He had originally followed Twelve to Yan City, then when Brother Shen became the city lord, he had also promoted him. The Lin family’s business in the city naturally involved some dealings with the government, and many times when Brother Shen couldn’t make it or wasn’t in Yan City, he was the one who helped out.

"Eat up, eat up, everyone just act like home." Father Lin said with a laugh, pouring a cup of wine for Chi Sheng and Liu Jie.

"Thank you, Uncle Lin."

"Thanks so much."

Just as the men started to sip their wine, the knocking sound rang out from outside the door.

Nanzhi got up to open the door, only to see Shen Wenchen standing outside.

"Nannan."

Smiling, Shen Wenchen looked deeply into Nanzhi’s eyes, about to speak when he heard his father-in-law’s voice.

"Good, good, eat up, eat up."

Shen Wenchen looked surprised. Did they have guests over?

Nanzhi opened the door and let him in, and when he saw Liu Jie and a stranger sitting in the living room, Shen Wenchen frowned.

Why was Liu Jie here?

And who was that man?

"Wenchen, you’re here? Come in, come in."

Mother Lin greeted him with a smile, and Shen Wenchen nodded and entered the living room.

When Liu Jie saw Shen Wenchen coming, his smile froze for a moment before he awkwardly addressed him.

"City Lord..."

"You sit, I’ll sit here."

Shen Wenchen saw him wanting to stand up, waved his hand, and sat down between Lin Ercheng and Nanzhi.

Seeing his father come in, Shen Zhiyu was somewhat delighted, but he glanced at Xiaoqi sitting across from him.

He remembered this brother, this brother was really fierce, and mother used to be afraid of him!

Xiaoqi sat up straight without acknowledging Shen Zhiyu’s furtive glances at him.

He knew that this child was called Gougou, the son of that woman.