Mrs. Xiao Sr. noticed Zhou Shanshan’s disdain and remained silent, unwilling to offer advice.

Hmph!

Young people are too arrogant and are bound to stumble.

Once she encounters those two troublesome people like Song Shilan and Wen Ran, she’ll realize how kindly I was warning her.

Zhou Shanshan indeed didn’t take Mrs. Xiao Sr.’s words to heart; to her, the old lady was just getting timid with age.

In this world, there’s no cat that doesn’t sneak a taste, and besides, she’s confident about her looks.

The man spoke sweetly, saying she could find any man to marry, and staying with him wouldn’t lead to a hard life anyway.

But those are all sweet words said in bed; once he’s outside, wearing his pants, he can turn his back on you just like that.

Relying on a man needs to be moderate.

If you stake everything on him and he doesn’t want you anymore, then where would you go?

It’s best if...

Zhou Shanshan’s eyes sparkled; she wanted a man who, even if he turned his back on her, she’d still have a good life to fall back on.

In her view, Xiao Chenye is much better than Xiao Li.

Firstly, Xiao Chenye has a job; though he’s a bit firm, he can bring money home every month.

And due to the nature of his job, he can even earn some extra money on the side.

Also, because of his special job, he might not be home for ten days or even half a month, which makes it more convenient for her to meet other men.

By then, with the man earning money outside and her pulling money from other men’s pockets at home—how’s that not a united couple?

Thinking of this, Zhou Shanshan felt quite good.

Her back even straightened up a little.

As for Xiao Li, he’s said to be too cowardly, always cooped up at home, making it a hassle to even find an excuse to go out.

After just a moment’s thought, Zhou Shanshan made up her mind,

to change the groom slightly.

As for whether Mrs. Xiao Sr. will agree,

it’s laughable that once she makes her move, there’s no room for others to say anything unnecessary.

They have to cooperate.

As for what to do about Wen Ran, that educated youth,

it’s simple.

If she truly likes Xiao Chenye, she’ll naturally hand him over obediently.

As for the reason?

Simple.

If you don’t hand the man over to me, I’ll accuse him of being a hooligan.

Whether it’s seeing him marry another or seeing him die due to hooliganism, ruining Xiao Chenye and by extension the Xiao Family, it’s Wen Ran’s choice.

As for follow-up problems, there’s nothing to worry about.

A city girl sent down to the countryside is like a rootless plant, easy to bully and control, just a flick of the finger.

Thinking of this, Zhou Shanshan’s smile grew brighter.

As for breaking up the couple and whether Xiao Chenye would hate her...

Heh, playing men is her forte.

Even if he doesn’t listen now, after a few more times in bed, he’ll learn to behave.

While she was scheming, Mrs. Xiao Sr. and Zhou Xiuying felt a little nervous.

On the other end, Wen Ran still didn’t know Zhou Shanshan had changed her mind and set her sights on Xiao Chenye, she just softly warned him, "Remember, if they really do anything to Xiao Li, remember to carry him away, okay?"

As long as no one catches them in the act, it’s not a big deal.

If they are caught in the act...

That really would be troublesome.

Xiao Chenye grumbled, "I wonder why you all make things so complicated. Why not just take Zhou Shanshan to the county hospital and have her checked?"

Zhou Shanshan is pregnant and looking for someone to take responsibility, not some naive girl trying to use a scheme to move up.

As long as Zhou Shanshan is confirmed pregnant, the rest is easy to deal with; the latter scenario is the real trouble.

Whether they were intimate or not,

it’s hard to clarify.

Wen Ran hesitated; indeed, why wait until the other side knocks on the door to resolve things?

Why not take the initiative once?

Seeing Wen Ran deep in thought, Xiao Chenye smugly said, "So, do you think I’m making sense?"

"Makes some sense."

Wen Ran and Xiao Chenye exchanged a glance and made a decision, "The prior plan stays, but if something happens suddenly, we can handle it with force."

With direct intensity.

And to be a bit mean,

test results could be fake.

But a miscarriage is definitely real.

Indeed, everyone has their own schemes.

In a while, Xiao Bao’s family brought Chu Jiaojiao along.

Looking at Chu Jiaojiao, Mrs. Xiao Sr., the elder, didn’t hold back, directly attacking, "Whose daughter is this?

Why have you come to my old Xiao Family?"

Chu Jiaojiao knew Mrs. Xiao Sr. and others were malicious, so she didn’t even bother pretending. "You old bat, open your eyes wide, I’m Xiao Li’s fiancée.

You should be happy and welcome me; why ask why I’m here?"

She sneered, firing on all cylinders, almost choking Mrs. Xiao Sr. alive.

"Surely you don’t think this is a feng shui treasure, and I’m just rushing to be here."

"No," Mrs. Xiao Sr. said incredulously, "What are you three planning?

Think I’m an old nuisance blocking your view? You brought this thing to anger me?"

Li Xiaohua didn’t say it out loud, but she wholeheartedly agreed.

Indeed, the old nuisance, so bad and fierce, how is it Heaven hasn’t taken her yet?

If anyone should be taken, it should be such a scourge.

Why did it take her good nephew Xiao Wen instead?

"Mom, don’t mind Jiaojiao, she’s young and doesn’t know how to sweet talk, she’s just honest."

Li Xiaohua mumbled, "Later, later I’ll teach her properly, don’t be mad, okay?"

Mrs. Xiao Sr.: "..."

What’s that supposed to mean?

Sounds like a curse for her to die soon?

Listening to their chatter, Wen Ran laughed.

Hahaha, interesting.

She didn’t bother hiding her voice, cheerfully saying, "You don’t say, there aren’t many old ladies with such a deep self-awareness these days."

Indeed, such a scourge truly deserves to die.

All for selfish gain, sending her grandson out as a favor,

even trying to break up a couple.

A pure beast.

"You..."

Mrs. Xiao Sr. pointed at Wen Ran, "You leave too! We don’t welcome you in our home!"

Wen Ran plopped down, "There are many places where I’m not welcome, who do you think you are?"

She rolled her eyes, immediately taking charge, inviting everyone to sit down, "Don’t just stand there, sit!

You know, this old bat eats pretty well! Just look at this meat..."

Wen Ran reached into the pot and grabbed a chicken leg, taking a big bite, speaking with her mouth full, "Seriously, you’re so old you probably can’t even taste it?"

Mrs. Xiao Sr.: "..."

She was furious.

Today, she might really not survive.