The Tempting Educated Youth Married to a Rough Man-Chapter 225 - 221: Bath Time, Chaos in the Yard

Bi Qiuhua stood in the courtyard, meeting the wolf’s gaze, feeling a shiver run down her spine.

She was terrified that the wolf would seek revenge, her heart in her throat.

But the wolf merely looked at her calmly and then, led by Wen Ran, staggered away.

It was emaciated, its hind leg still slightly lame.

The scars on its body were countless, big and small.

The crowd dispersed.

As they left, some of the soft-hearted people secretly wiped their tears, "It’s a sin, not to say be kind to the wolf, at least treat it decently.

We rely on it to build houses and eat meat, to have good days."

"What are you talking about, a wolf is just a wolf, a beast is a beast; it’s lucky to have its life spared."

"Damn it, that Xu Family is a tough bunch, whoever wants to join families with them better think twice."

"Isn’t that the truth..."

Wen Ran was the last to leave, meeting Bi Qiuhua’s dazed gaze, she snorted coldly and snatched the five large unity bills from her hand.

"Bi Qiuhua, living in this world, one must live and act with a clear conscience. For the wicked things you’ve done, retribution is inevitable!"

With that said, Wen Ran couldn’t be bothered to say another word to her and got up to leave.

On the road, the team leader also sighed, "Ran, we used to hate the wolf, but now..."

Perhaps it was age, seeing this always made his heart uneasy.

"You should go back and tend to its wounds," the team leader hesitated for a moment, "as for letting it go back to the mountains, let’s wait a bit."

Wen Ran understood the team leader, he was a man, but he was also the leader of the Silly Deer Team.

Sometimes, one decision from him could affect the whole team.

Wolves, they remember kindness, but also hold grudges.

If it was released back, it could lead to endless trouble.

Wen Ran felt heavy-hearted, "Uncle, let’s see when the time comes. It’s already at this age, how long it can live is still unknown."

She lost interest in chatting, exchanged a few words with the team leader, and then bid farewell.

Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Chenxing followed behind, their legs moving so fast they seemed to spark.

Hetao sat at the door, the wolf lying there.

Wen Ran opened the door, letting Old Wolf sit first, Xiao Chenye said softly, "Is there anything I can help with?"

"Boil some hot water, we’ll wash it later, and apply some medicine to the wounds."

"Alright."

Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Chenxing returned and began busying themselves as well.

But Xiao Chenxing was unsure what to do with that pot of meat mixed with rat poison.

"Leave it be," Wen Ran said calmly, "I’ll go up the mountain later and dig a deep pit to bury it."

"That’s good," Xiao Chenxing sighed in relief, "I was afraid I’d bury it too shallow, and the dogs from our team would dig it up and eat it.

If that unintentionally costs a dog’s life, that would be bad."

"Yes," Wen Ran smiled, "you’re quite thoughtful."

Receiving a compliment from Wen Ran, Xiao Chenxing was instantly filled with motivation.

While everyone was busy, Wen Ran prepared food for Old Wolf.

Minced meat and a bowl of water containing the Spiritual Spring.

Old Wolf looked deeply at Wen Ran, then after a while, lowered its head and rubbed against Wen Ran’s leg.

Wen Ran felt a sting in her eyes, pat the tangled fur on its body, "Go ahead, eat up, you’ll need strength to get through this."

The bowl of minced meat and mixed spring water was emptied.

Old Wolf visibly regained much of its vigor.

After the hot water was boiled and mixed with cool water, Xiao Chenye took the leftover soap pods and began scrubbing Old Wolf with effort.

Hetao, being young, disliked bathing the most.

Seeing this, it grinned a wolfish grin, and Wen Ran showed a thoughtful expression, turning to Xiao Chenxing, "How much hot water is left?"

Just a look, and Xiao Chenxing understood.

"There’s quite a bit, enough for one more."

Xiao Chenxing did not make it too clear, Hetao did not understand, still grinning and laughing.

Wen Ran nodded calmly, "That’s good, bring out the whole basin, we’ll also give it a wash."

Massage.

Arranged.

When Xiao Chenxing brought out a large wooden basin and started filling it with water, Hetao stopped laughing.

Its eyes rolling around, raising its paw, lowering its brows, it tried to sneak away.

Wen Ran grabbed it, "Where are you going?"

Hetao immediately started howling pathetically.

Under the eaves chewing on a chestnut, Songzhu was laughing loudly, not content with watching the fun from afar, it darted down from the roof.

Climbing up Wen Ran’s pant leg, it perched on her shoulder, watching Hetao howl.

As a result, in its merriment, misfortune struck.

Plop, it fell into the water.

Oh Songzhu!

It was solid.

Falling in was no joke.

Like throwing a bomb into the water.

Water splashed, startling Wen Ran into a shiver.

Great, Hetao took the chance to escape, Songzhu struggled desperately in the water.

Looking at the soaking wet Songzhu, Wen Ran, sticking to a mindset of not coming in vain, grabbed Songzhu and started scrubbing it vigorously.

Soap lathered into bubbles, mixed with Songzhu’s squeaking, and the entire afternoon passed just like that.

Of course, with Songzhu bathed, there was no way Hetao could escape.

Old Wolf calmly observed the chaos in the courtyard, its emerald eyes quietly reflecting the small yard...

Old Wolf bathed, applied medicine, and well-fed, lay on the ground, waiting for Xiao Chenye to diligently dry its fur.

Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Chenxing even lit a bonfire in the courtyard.

The heat source made the fur dry faster.

"By the way," Mrs. Xiao smiled warmly, "the house is finished. Star and I burned mugwort inside and sprinkled lime.

In a couple of days, we can move in."

"That’s good."

Seeing Wen Ran’s calm demeanor, Mrs. Xiao didn’t beat around the bush, testing the waters, "So, about the wedding date, when do you think is appropriate?"

The wedding date...

Wen Ran pondered, "After spring farming is done, the specific day is up to you, just decide."

This kind of thing ought to follow an auspicious date and time.

She didn’t understand it, better to leave it all to the Xiao Family, easier and less worrying.

"Alright," Mrs. Xiao nodded, "then we’ll take care of this."

"Okay."

There’s plenty to prepare for a wedding, also a telegram had to be sent to the siblings far in the Northwest.

Regardless of whether they could come back, the message still had to be sent.

Thinking of her son, daughter, and granddaughter, Mrs. Xiao’s expression softened, wondering how that family was doing now.

Could Minmin, that little girl, walk by now?

By the count of months, walking might be a stretch, possibly she’s crawling around diligently.

Spring farming arrived.

That night.

A light rain pattered down on the roofs, leaves, and haystacks.

By the next day, the first ray of sunlight pierced the darkness, everyone, motivated by the team leader, headed to the fields in unison.

Plant one more seedling today, harvest one more ear of grain next year.

Every effort, every hardship, every reward.