Chapter 125: Chapter 121: Li Minmin Picks a Fight Again

In the new year, you definitely need some lucky money. Wen Ran felt under the pillow for the red envelope and pulled out five dollars.

Wen Ran: “!!!”

A fortune, a huge sum.

“Sis, I have one too!”

Hongguo held the red envelope, somewhat at a loss.

Xiao Chenxing was still yawning, but heard this, was instantly energized, jumped up, flipped the pillow upside down but couldn’t find her red envelope.

She scratched her head, jumped off the kang, giggling and whining at Mrs. Xiao, “Mom, I want one too, I want one too.”

Hongguo, being sensible, said, “Sister Xingxing, here’s yours.”

Xiao Chenxing didn’t even turn her head, “That’s yours, keep it for yourself.”

Mrs. Xiao was pestered until she was fed up but smiled, “What’s given once is given.”

“Exactly,” Xiao Chenxing mumbled, “Mom, give me one~ I want one too.”

Hongguo, unsure what to do, Wen Ran told her to keep it, “It’s a gesture from the elders, take it.”

Hongguo accepted it anxiously.

Xiao Chenyue couldn’t stand it anymore and spat, “Mom says you’re simple-minded, I didn’t believe it, you only thought of flipping the pillow but didn’t think of checking yourself?”

Xiao Chenxing happily ran back to check on herself, searched up and down, and finally found her five bucks in her socks.

“Yay~”

She’s got a devil-may-care nature. Having gotten Xiao Chenyue’s approval not to study today, she grabbed Minmin and dragged Hongguo to run outside.

Today is for spending!

Learning, no way!

Seeing this, Wen Ran quickly chased after them, stuffed a bit more loose change and wrapped three small red envelopes, “Here, this is from me, keep it well.”

Minmin’s, Xingxing, you hold it.”

Xiao Chenxing didn’t want to accept it, “Sister Ranran, I can’t take it.”

“Alright, take it, I have money in my pocket, play well, take care, Hongguo’s literacy needs some more help from you.”

Saying this, Wen Ran ushered the two big and one small ones to the door and didn’t forget to remind them, “Remember, if you’re going to set off firecrackers, bring Minmin back early so she doesn’t get scared.”

“Alright!”

As for Wen Ran…

Sorry, she’s not interested in firecrackers, she’s really interested in those fresh-looking dumplings in Mrs. Xiao’s hands.

Sss haa sss haa, when will they be in the pot~

Can’t wait.

Mrs. Xiao made three types of fillings, beef with scallions, pork with scallions, and lamb with cabbage.

Wrapped a tray and put it out to freeze, such a big array even Wen Ran couldn’t help but gasp.

“You say it’s really strange,” Mrs. Xiao said as she cut the dough, spitting complaints, “We have so many big eaters at home, rice, flour, it’s been eaten quite a lot.

Why doesn’t it seem to decrease?”

Wen Ran: “…”

Ahem, she blinked and seriously pressed the dough, hiding secrets and accomplishments.

Xiao Chenyue didn’t pay attention, casually said, “Must be a wrong feeling, I went to the supply store to buy rice and flour a few days ago.”

Mrs. Xiao instantly felt normal, “So that’s it, but this flour is almost gone, later, buy some more back.”

“Okay!”

Knowing family departures are inevitable, Xiao Chenyue was already thinking about preparing some travel provisions for them.

Make some meat pies, then some pickles, some dairy products, all these could be prepared.

After fiddling for an hour and a half, Mrs. Xiao started the stove to cook dumplings, Wen Ran washed the flour off her hands, Xiao Chenyue complained, “Xiao Chenxing is really playing wild all day, doesn’t even know to come back at mealtime.”

Wen Ran laughed gently, “Hey, what’s the rush, it’s rare to have New Year, she barely went out, let her play if she wants to.”

“You really know how to protect the kids.”

“Then I’ll go out and look.”

Outside, everyone was joyful.

Xiao Chenxing and Hongguo were setting off firecrackers, Minmin wasn’t afraid, her big black eyes open wide, watching without blinking.

Nearby was a group of children, surrounding Xiao Chenxing and Hongguo almost to the point of them being like royalty.

Thinking about it, firecrackers aren’t cheap, even if parents love their children, they might buy one or two for them for fun and that’s it.

Like what Xiao Chenxing and Hongguo did so extravagantly, it’s not common.

Wen Ran smiled, just about to speak, when suddenly she saw a menacing woman lurking in the corner.

That eager-to-act look…

In an instant, cold sweat broke out on Wen Ran.

She stepped forward and charged, the woman over there started moving too.

Midway, Wen Ran raised her leg, kicked her flying.

A huge sound shattered the joyful scenes, leaving the place silent except for the sound of the crazy woman writhing painfully on the ground, groaning.

“Bang~”

The shiny dagger fell onto the snow, Xiao Chenxing held the child, her legs went weak.

She opened her mouth, for a long while said nothing, but it was usually silent Hongguo, who rushed forward with a kick.

Wen Ran pulled back the furious Hongguo, “Enough, enough, it’s okay, calm down.”

She looked down at Li Minmin and sneered, “Li Minmin, you’ve improved.”

Know to pick a soft target, know to silently do big things.

Li Minmin coughed, gasping, “Improved in what?”

She started to feign ignorance, “I can’t understand what you’re saying, you, really becoming more unreasonable, I’m just walking, and you kick me.”

“What about the dagger?”

“Here, basically everyone carries a weapon. Can’t I use one for self-defense?” Li Minmin coughed, spitting out a mouthful of blood, “It’s people like you that I need to guard against.”

“Your mouth is really stubborn.”

“There’s nothing you can do to me, is there?” Li Minmin was extremely smug. Even though it didn’t work this time, it was enough to scare Wen Ran.

Hahaha, no matter how you look at it, it’s not a loss.

Xiao Chenxing held Minmin, reassuring her, “Be good, Minmin, don’t be afraid. The bad person has been chased away by Aunt Ranran.”

Minmin: “Ah~”

Li Minmin was taken aback, she looked up abruptly. Why was there such a vast difference in treatment between the two Minmins?

Minmin?

Hahaha, how ridiculous!

Looking at the little one, Li Minmin seemed to see her younger self.

Back in the day, during New Year, she could wear new clothes, get red envelopes, and have enough to eat and wear…

Now, during New Year, she could only curl up in a tiny space, living in darkness like a mouse that can’t see the light of day.

Why should it be that way?

All sisters in the family, especially since she used to trample Wen Ran under her feet, and now Wen Ran has turned around while she has become like this…

“If you’re despicable, heaven will take its course,” Wen Ran said coldly, “Today is a good day, I can’t be bothered to argue with you.”

Who wants to brandish knives and seek trouble for themselves on a festive occasion?

Hongguo and Xiao Chenxing held Minmin and followed Wen Ran away.

Watching their backs, especially Minmin’s big black eyes, Li Minmin was dumbfounded.

Just letting it slide like that?

She planned to drag Wen Ran to hell with her life, but is this all Wen Ran did?

So light and nonchalant, like she was just an ant, a bug.

Killing her would be a waste of effort.

This realization nearly caused Li Minmin to collapse, and with a clang, the blade hidden in her sleeve slipped out.

Li Minmin initially wanted to frame Wen Ran, as long as Wen Ran dared to make a move.

Li Minmin would dare to stab herself with the knife.

If she died, Wen Ran would have to bear the burden of a life; it wouldn’t be a loss.

If not, Wen Ran would have to compensate her with money!

Anyway, she no longer wanted to live like this.

But Wen Ran did nothing and just left…

She left.

~

On the road, Xiao Chenxing was almost bursting with rage, “I’m unwilling, let me go and break her hand.”

“Enough,” Wen Ran said helplessly, “if you go looking for her now, it won’t be easy to argue with just a few words, and then we’ll be delayed for the New Year.”

Xiao Chenxing calmed down, feeling dejected, “Then what do we do? Just let her be arrogant?”

“Arrogant?” Wen Ran didn’t think so, “She’s just a grasshopper after autumn, able to jump around for how many more days? It’s not worth it to waste the rest of your life on someone like her.

She’s already been reduced to dust, entangling with her would just be degrading.”

Hongguo was thoughtful for a moment, “But what if she’s desperate and reckless?”

Like hunting a wild boar in the mountains. If you can’t kill it in one shot and it runs away injured, you’ll have to be extra cautious roaming in the woods afterward.

You never know where it might be lurking, waiting to take revenge on you.

Wen Ran smiled and raised an eyebrow, “I only said not to get entangled with her but didn’t say not to trouble her.”

There are many ways to pick a fight.

For example, smiling on the surface while hitting them where it hurts secretly.

That’s the kind of person who’s truly dangerous.

Typically quiet, but try provoking them once?

Try and you’ll die.

Hongguo and Xiao Chenxing exchanged glances, a bit confused, but…

Seemed to understand something.

Wen Ran didn’t discuss this matter with Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao. The old couple was about to leave soon, no need to worry them unnecessarily.

They had a lively meal of dumplings, and when no one was paying attention, Wen Ran found Xiao Chenyue.

“My stepsister is here. She’s holding a grudge against me. From what I’ve gathered over the past few days, she probably knows about our relationship too.”

Xiao Chenyue was startled, “Are you okay?”

“Me?” Wen Ran paused, unexpectedly warmed by the fact that Xiao Chenyue asked about her situation first.

In a soft voice, she said, “Against me, she won’t gain any advantage. I haven’t mentioned this to Uncle and Aunt because I don’t want them to worry.

I’m telling you so you’re prepared, but don’t be afraid. I’ll definitely take care of things before I leave.”

“No,” Xiao Chenyue knew Wen Ran’s capabilities, but still…

“Don’t act.”

Wen Ran was puzzled, “Why not? Li Minmin is living a wretched life. She knows how well I’m doing now and is so jealous she resembles nothing human.

What if she targets you? Third Brother has to go to the military district, only visits once every ten days or so, and Gula can’t always be by your side. Not to mention, Minmin is still so young.”

“I know,” Xiao Chenyue thought for a moment, “the main problem is that everyone knows about your relationship. It’s risky for you to make a move.”

“Ignoring it is not an option.”

In any case, this trouble was brought by her.

“Trust me, okay?”

Xiao Chenyue raised a hand, brushing aside the hair hanging by Wen Ran’s cheek, “I’m an adult too, I know you want to protect me.

But sometimes, you don’t need to be at the forefront of everything.”

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