Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 218: Old Lady Xu

Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Old Lady Xu

"Zhiyu, sweetheart, make sure you listen to your mother at home," Shen Wenchen spoke as he held Shen Zhiyu, feeling sentimental.

As long as he settled all these miscellaneous affairs, he would be able to marry Nannan sooner.

"Nannan, your household registration has been completed, and tomorrow I’ll have Liu Jie deliver it to you. From then on, you’ll be the adopted daughter of the Lin family, Lin Nanzhi."

At first, Nanzhi’s childhood name was Pudgy Girl. Though she changed her name later, she never modified it at the yamen. Only on her marriage document with Shen Wenchen did she change her name. Technically, she was still known as Lin Pudgy Girl.

"Okay."

Nanzhi nodded. With this, she was no longer an unregistered citizen.

Hearing this, Lin Shougui felt even happier and a bit awkward about his recent misunderstanding with his son-in-law.

After a while, he spoke up, "Wenchen, about the misunderstanding earlier, I hope you won’t take it to heart."

"Of course not, father-in-law only wants the best for Nannan."

Shen Wenchen responded sincerely, playing the role of the perfect son-in-law.

They carried on like this until Chen Qiulan and Sun Cui finished preparing lunch. Only then did Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng return, wiping their sweat.

"Dad, Mum, we bought some meat and vegetables. Today, we will have a good meal."

Just as Lin Yicheng was about to push open the door, he noticed it was askew. As he pushed, it fell straight down, causing him to dodge quickly.

Lin Ercheng, following his older brother, was caught off guard and was hit squarely by the falling door.

Everyone at the dining table couldn’t help but glance at the large lump on Lin Ercheng’s forehead.

"My fault, my fault, Ercheng, come on, have some more pork face. It’ll help heal."

Knowing he was at fault, Lin Yicheng quickly filled Lin Ercheng’s bowl with a chopstick full of pork face meat.

Sun Cui, initially annoyed with her brother-in-law, almost laughed out loud seeing him appease her husband like a child.

Oh well, her brother-in-law was always this cheerful.

"Let’s eat."

The father spoke to lighten the mood, while Shen Wenchen sat next to Nanzhi, serving her food.

"You should eat more, it’ll help you heal."

His tender voice made Nanzhi feel somewhat unfamiliar. She looked at the mountain of food in her bowl and spoke softly," I just injured my foot. I can serve myself."

At the small table beside them, the four children were each eating chicken legs from their bowls. Yuanbao and Shen Zhiyu occasionally glanced over at Shen Wenchen and Nanzhi.

Yuanbao, his mouth stuffed with meat, was somewhat puzzled as he looked at the glowing light above their heads.

Why was Dad’s head also shiny?

Just like Mum’s!

Shen Zhiyu was somewhat worried about his own father and the river clam in the backyard.

This inexplicable worry made the five-year-old secretly fret.

While everyone inside was eating and laughing, the river clam in the wooden bucket in the backyard slightly opened its shell.

It was becoming difficult for it to hang on.

The old man only mentioned that it was here for experience, thinking that this world would be simple considering it had reincarnated seven times. Now Shen Wenchen was not being bewitched by Su Tao as earlier, but its own luck and cultivation were slowly dwindling.

Why was it becoming so weak?

Was it because of the unexpected Lin Nanzhi or the change in Su Tao?

In its previous six lives, it only had Lin Nanzhi’s soul return to this small world. No matter at what point in time, she always died before Shen Wenchen’s return.

Although the story had fluctuations, Su Tao ultimately remained the person who stirred up fate.

In this life, Lin Nanzhi not only had her soul transported, but she also died in this world. Yet, for some unknown reason, she reappeared in a mysterious way.

And then there’s Su Tao, who unlike her previous six lives, this time she doesn’t rely on the system to randomly draw other people’s luck, but instead gradually improves her goodwill by offering porridge and medicinal herbs.

So where exactly did the problem arise?

Before leaving the Lin family, Shen Wenchen considerately carried Nanzhi back to her room and massaged her ankles with medicinal wine before reluctantly taking his leave.

Nanzhi sighed a little as she watched him leap onto the eaves through the window.

Do all those who know light skill like to fly onto the rooftops?

Father Lin sat at the table in the living room, looking at the items Shen Wenchen brought and clicked his tongue twice.

"Stop staring, it’s clear those two boxes of pastries were bought for you. You’re such an old man, but you’re acting like a little kid."

Mother Lin was somewhat helpless seeing her husband’s antics.

Yuanbao on the side however, shook his head and said, "Grandma, Yuanbao doesn’t act like that."

The babyish voice of the little girl made Mother Lin chuckle. "Right, right, our Yuanbao doesn’t act like that, your Grandpa just has a sweet tooth."

Yuanbao nodded in agreement and even sighed theatrically at Father Lin.

"Grandpa, if you eat too many cakes, your teeth will get bugs."

"Grandpa won’t eat, grandpa won’t eat."

Father Lin was also amused by the little girl and simply left the pastries untouched, forcing himself not to look.

In stark contrast to the Lin family’s joy and harmony, Chi Sheng and Xiaoqi were somewhat at a loss.

At the moment, they were in a small village outside Yan City. He had specifically asked around prior to their arrival, stating that Granny Xu was said to inhabit this village.

They had searched so long today, why hadn’t they found her yet?

The purpose of this trip down the mountain was not solely to buy medicine; Chi Sheng was seeking an opportunity.

Although Qing Fenghan could now be self-sufficient, the situation over the past two years had reversed. People were getting rid of the local tyrants, starting with the big cities. Sooner or later, it would be their turn as outlaws in the mountains.

An elderly man in the stronghold said that in Niuniu Village located outside Yan City, there was a Granny Xu who was once his wife. Granny Xu brews excellent wine, and perhaps that could be Qing Fenghan’s livelihood in the future.

"Xiaoqi, are you tired?"

A thin layer of perspiration settled on Chi Sheng’s forehead, but he looked neither flustered nor discouraged.

Little Xiaoqi was young and having roamed around the village for most of the day, he was getting a bit worn out. He didn’t want to hold Chi Sheng back, so he just shook his head without uttering a word.

"Let’s go find a house to ask for some water to drink." Chi Sheng heaved a sigh seeing Xiaoqi’s slightly pale lips.

After finding a house and knocking on the courtyard door, Chi Sheng stood on the side with Xiaoqi.

Su Tao was chatting with Granny Xu in the yard and hearing the knock at the door made her hesitant.

"Granny Xu, do you have guests coming?"

Granny Xu was already 67 years old. Although her temples were greying, she was still rather spirited.

"Not possible."

Granny Xu was sure about this. Her wealth had all been divided and taken away long ago, who else would come to see her?

Seeing that no one came to open the door, Chi Sheng outside raised his hand and knocked again.

Sudden terror splashed across Granny Xu’s face.

Years ago, she came to this place with an unforgiving man. However, when she was 6 months pregnant, he vanished into thin air, leaving only her and her unborn child.

After a ten-month pregnancy, she gave birth to a "goblin." Everyone in the village avoided her like the plague. Apart from distant relatives who came to snatch her silver away, for decades, she only faced the village folks’ abuse and discrimination.

Being 67 now, is she going to have to suffer this hardship again as her end draws near?