Chapter 227: Chapter 223: Wen Ran: Damn Wolf, I’ll Kick You

The imagination is rich, but reality is harsh.

Wen Ran charged in and managed to take down one deer before the rest realized and bolted away faster than anyone else.

After storing the fawn away, Wen Ran turned back to the head wolf.

The head wolf was relieved. Great, she got one, now it wouldn’t have to run all over the mountains with her. The wolf was tired and just wanted to sleep.

As it started to leave, Wen Ran encircled its chubby neck.

“Wait!”

The head wolf looked at Wen Ran in confusion, wagging its drooped tail slightly.

“Well,” Wen Ran grinned sheepishly, “take me to find the cows.”

She was going to use the same trick again.

Just as she was about to mimic the cows’ movements, that wretched head wolf caught her off guard, launching a sneak attack from behind.

It delivered a mighty kick right to her derriere.

Standing by the brook, completely unguarded, Wen Ran was kicked straight into the water.

“Ahhhhh~”

Being able to swim, Wen Ran wiped the water from her face, glaring at the head wolf as it laughed naughtily on the shore, her anger nearly making her hair stand on end.

The head wolf found Wen Ran’s reaction even more amusing. Not even running away, it just rolled around on the ground laughing.

Wen Ran: “!!!!”

This was sheer humiliation, sheer naked humiliation!

Converting her fury into energy, Wen Ran climbed ashore in one go, yanked the head wolf by its hind legs, and dragged it into the water.

Head Wolf: “???”

“Awooo~ awooo~ glug glug…”

Two drowned rats, Wen Ran felt balanced now.

Climbing ashore, Wen Ran started a fire on the spot, drying her clothes and roasting a fish to satiate her hunger.

After eating and drinking her fill, she didn’t forget to give the head wolf a good beating.

Gosh darn it, she thought of everything except the head wolf actually pulling off such a dastardly act.

The head wolf was already wilted, not daring to howl even when beaten, only whining softly while Wen Ran ignored it.

Though she hadn’t found a herd of cows, today’s haul wasn’t bad.

Yawning, Wen Ran stretched and headed straight down the mountain.

She didn’t forget to take revenge before leaving.

She kicked the head wolf’s backside one more time.

Feeling much less angry, Wen Ran left without a glance back, leaving the head wolf silently fuming.

…

Another day without a big catch, but Wen Ran wasn’t too worried, feeling certain that what’s hers wouldn’t get away.

If it wasn’t hers, there was no point in forcing it.

As a member of the Silly Deer Team, even if she couldn’t do heavy work, Hongguo knew the importance of participation.

Busy as a bee all day long.

Like a brick, moving wherever was needed.

Wen Ran was considerate, knowing everyone was out in the fields, so she simply made a big table of food at home, using the sika deer she caught today as the main ingredient.

This thing is pure nourishment!

Just eat it all up.

She cooked some dry rice and a pot of pork, cabbage, and glass noodle stew. Wen Ran peeled four huge potatoes, shredded them, and gave them a quick fry with vinegar – the flavor was absolutely amazing.

Not wanting the dry rice to cause a choke, Wen Ran also made a nori egg drop soup, sprinkling in plenty of shrimp shells and drizzling it with sesame oil, which made the flavor soar.

With food and drink so appetizing, wasn’t this feast bound to knock everyone out with deliciousness?!

She was worried her cooking skills might not be that great and, wanting to help everyone nourish their bodies, added a drop of spring water to the cooking.

Just enough for flavor enhancement and fatigue relief.

Mrs. Xiao hadn’t been to the fields in ages, so working all of a sudden was quite exhausting.

While working, she thought about just fixing something simple to eat when she got home.

Her mouth may be craving, but her body was really too tired.

But before finishing the work, she saw Wen Ran appearing on the ridge, calling everyone with her voice.

Mrs. Xiao’s eyes lit up, and Xiao Chenxing was delighted, “It’s Sister Ranran.”

Hongguo hopped up immediately, “Hey sis~ We’re here!”

Wen Ran came over carrying a crock.

The crock was filled with mung bean soup, at the perfect temperature, “Tired, huh? Have some to quench your thirst; I’ve already prepared all the food at home—just come and eat later.”

“Ranran,” Mrs. Xiao paused, “But you’ve also been busy with…”

“Aww,” Wen Ran waved her hand, “What I do is nothing compared to you all; cooking is just handy for me. Besides, we’re all one family now.

Why be so clear about it?”

Wen Ran understood well that everyone wants the enthusiasm they put in to be positively acknowledged.

Usually, she often brought Hongguo to the Xiao Family to freeload, eating as soon as she sat down, and leaving right after.

Rarely helping out.

Mrs. Xiao was always cheerful, and such genuine hospitality was noticed by Wen Ran.

Now everyone was busy as if their pants were on fire, so cooking two meals was perfectly reasonable.

“Don’t forget now.”

“Mm,” Mrs. Xiao sniffed, “Such a good girl, marrying you is like a blessing for our ancestors.”

“Meeting your family is like a blessing for the Wen family’s ancestors too.”

Wen Ran wanted to retort, but immediately reconsidered—her mother was named Wen Mei, and being Wen had nothing to do with it after all.

With this thought, Wen Ran chuckled.

Never mind, never mind.

Fired up by Wen Ran’s visit, once she was gone, an aunt working nearby sourly remarked, “I have to say, you’ve got quite the luck and keen eye.”

People were wary of the educated youths causing trouble.

Back when Mrs. Xiao and Wen Ran got close, some had jeered, spreading rumors behind their backs.

But now, things just got better and better for them.

A new brick and tile house was about to be built, moving in soon; the new daughter-in-law wasn’t even officially married yet but already inviting them to dine.

And only on the best foods.

They had sharp noses for sure.

When Miss Bao came around, a whiff of meat followed her.

Tsk tsk tsk, how enviable~

Mrs. Xiao, proud, said, “Indeed.”

“Actually, there are some good ones among the educated youths, like Miss Bao, who’s chubby but good-natured, hardworking, now raising ducks.”

“Her?”

The speaker was a skinny, old woman, her triangular eyes with drooping lids giving off a sly vibe when she looked at people.

“Pudgy, our family wouldn’t take her. Eats so much, I’m afraid marrying her would mean no food left for our Xiao Bao.”

“Hey, why’s your mouth so foul?” An aunt defended Bao Wenxuan, “She’s never taken a bite of your food, so why speak so nastily, showing off your courage?”

“Tch~” Triangle Eyes rolled her eyes, “Just speaking the truth.”

She went about her work leisurely, “Anyway, a daughter-in-law like that, even for free I wouldn’t take her for our family.

Eating like that, what if she eats us poor!”

“If you end up poor, it’s because the men in your family are worthless,” Mrs. Xiao didn’t fear her and snapped back, “Can’t feed a woman, what’s the point of having your manhood? Might as well chop it off.”

Triangle Eyes: “!!!”

Fuming, she retorted, “Song Shilan, what’s it got to do with you?”

“Miss Bao is a good friend of my fifth daughter-in-law! You old goat, don’t you dare insult her!”

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