"At first I thought she treated your father so badly because heâs not her biological son, but it seems that even with her own children, thereâs still a hierarchy of love."
"Humph, sheâs just selfish and snobbish. If Yang Xiaoâan werenât a Cultivated Talent, do you think she would try to find someone else to take the blame? Sheâs just daydreaming, hoping that once Yang Xiaoâan becomes a Recommended Man, she can become the Old Madam."
As for Old Lady Huaâs true nature, she was quite aware. In fact, the dead hag didnât care about anyone but herself.
"Ah, itâs good that we separated from them," Ms.Wang said. "If we can build a house in the future, letâs pick another location and stay away from them."
"Donât worry, mother, weâll be able to move out soon, and theyâll be green with envy."
Hearing this, Ms.Wang smiled but shook her head without a word, thinking that building a house costs dozens of taels of silver.
"Ah, Brother An, why did you buy so much stuff?" Ms.Wang turned her attention back to the table filled with items and asked.
Ye Ziâan said, "Auntie, Iâve been staying at your house for a while and youâve taken care of me personally. I canât do much to help, so I thought Iâd bring back some things."
"You silly child, taking care of you is what I should do." Ms.Wang looked at the boxes on the table with a heavy heart. "This must have cost a lot of money. Itâs not easy for you to survive on your own. Donât spend your money recklessly, as youâll need it for many things in the future. Xiaxia, can we return these items?"
"Auntie, Iâve already bought them. I canât return them now,or it would be a slap in my face." Hearing that Ms.Wang wanted to return the items, Ye Ziâan quickly spoke up and took out two taels of silver from his purse. "Xiaxia, this is my medical fee, as well as the cost of reporting the case. Youâve paid for everything beforehand."
"Hei, you silly kid, this is like asking for a beating." Yang Chuxia frowned when she saw him handing her money and put on a serious face. "You already gave me a tael of silver before, and I considered it as your share in our future business. But youâre asking for your medical fee now, which feels like a slap in my face. You were injured for me; my family should pay for your medical fees. As for reporting the case, I should actually thank you. I managed to punish those people with your help. So, put this silver away quickly, and donât say anything else, or Iâll fight you."
"Xiaxia, watch your words." Ms.Wang pulled her aside and scolded her. Then she picked up the two taels of silver and put it back in Brother Anâs hands. "Good child, donât mind this stubborn girl. You know she has a short temper. Iâll keep these things, is that alright?"
Seeing this, Ye Ziâan reluctantly took back the silver.
However, thinking about how long he had stayed at the Wang family, he glanced at Yang Chuxia and said, "Auntie, my wounds are almost fully healed now. Iâve bothered you for so long, so I should go home later."
"Ah, youâre going home already?" Ms.Wang was taken aback. "Stay at my house for a couple more days until youâre fully recovered. Your house has been uninhabited these days. Let Xiaxia and Qingrui clean it up for you tomorrow. Theyâll take your stuff out to air out and tidy up. Go back after thatâs done."
Yang Chuxia also said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Just stay at my house for a few more days until youâre completely better. Oh, and I suggest you go to the bank soon and deposit your silver. Today you got some more silver, and with the land deed you got last time, Ms.Hua Junior might be consumed with hatred toward you. Sheâs probably at home right now thinking of ways to take back your money."