The team leader’s mind was a mess.

When he discovered someone eavesdropping, he thought about pretending nothing happened.

Once he left this door, no matter who mentioned it tonight, he would just firmly deny it.

But then he thought, if such a person were like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, wouldn’t it be a disaster?

Usually quiet, but at a critical moment, they might suddenly strike.

By then, he wouldn’t even know how he ended up dead.

Just the thought of it made the team leader’s vision go black.

Rather than live in constant fear and anxiety,

it would be better to directly confront the issue and bring it to light.

If they’re one of our own, then it’s easy to handle. If not, a bit of a scare might make them understand.

Even if it leads to a fallout later, at least he would have a target to be wary of and a way to protect himself.

Looking at it this way, it’s better to lay the cards on the table.

But never in a million years did he expect to see three faces when he opened the window.

Three very familiar faces.

So familiar, it gave him a bit of a heart attack.

"No way," the team leader felt drained of all energy.

He wearily said, "Why is it you guys? You nearly scared me to death."

Wen Ran squatted on the ground and chuckled, "Honestly, seeing you here gave us quite a scare too."

She stood up, brushed the grass off her clothes, and peered through the window, "Whoa~ the food here looks good."

Wen Ran held a basket nearby, "But we didn’t come empty-handed. If you don’t mind, can we come in to chat while eating?"

Whether he minded or not, it had already come to this point.

What else could he do?

The team leader, not in a good mood, said, "What are you saying, playing the good kid? If I say I mind you coming in, would you not come in?"

Wen Ran: "That’s impossible, but if you say so, I’ll respect your wish and come in through the window instead of the front door."

With that, she looked eager to try, making the team leader’s old eyes dim.

"Alright, shut up! Come in quickly. If someone sees us chatting in the middle of the night, it’ll be a hassle if word gets out."

"Alrighty!"

As the three came in, Shen Qingshu stood up, "Wen Ran, thank you so much for today."

He looked grateful, rubbing his hands, not knowing how to express his thanks.

"It’s just, with my current identity, I dare not get too close, fearing it might bring you bad consequences."

"Oh my!"

Shen Qingshu was handpicked by Wen Ran as a good teacher for Hongguo, so of course, she wouldn’t let him be so humble. She immediately stepped forward, "Mr. Shen, you’re too polite.

What I did is something any person with a conscience would choose to do. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

And about those two cows, you shouldn’t thank me.

If you want to thank someone, thank the Mountain God here. It was He who couldn’t bear to see a good person like you suffer injustice and sent the two cows for our team to drive."

As soon as Wen Ran said this, the team leader exploded.

He raised his hand and knocked on her head, "You rascal!"

"Ow!"

Wen Ran’s persona was a very polite parent.

But the team leader’s action broke through her defenses.

"What are you doing!"

She glared, "Why are you hitting me?"

"Stupid girl," the team leader grumbled, "Don’t try to play those games with me, do you think I don’t know you?

With that demeanor, it feels like you’re full of mischief.

Spill it! What are you up to now? Putting yourself in such a humble position, if it were before, doing something good, you’d probably wag your tail up to the sky.

And suddenly you remember not to take credit or be arrogant? How fake!!!

Come on, what’s your real purpose in coming here?"

Wen Ran: "..."

She glared with dead fish eyes.

Damn!

Old geezer!

You know, you know a bit too much!

I’m gonna secretly take you down!

"Hahaha," Wen Ran scratched her head, chuckling awkwardly, "Haha, uncle, you’ve gotten old and like to joke around.

I’m just inherently kind-hearted.

Doing a bit of good without expecting anything in return, isn’t that perfectly reasonable?

Why does it sound like from your mouth that I’m usually useless or something."

The team leader corrected, "Isn’t it? If it’s a big thing, you’re absolutely reliable, but for small matters, you’re definitely not dependable.

You act proper only while dealing with serious stuff, the rest of the time..."

Wen Ran: "..."

Unrefutable, she was about to get angry and flip out.

"Alright, alright," Xiao Chenye watched Wen Ran about to explode and quickly stepped in to mediate, "Oh, come on, regardless of when, as long as we can rely on each other, what else is there to ask for?"

He held Wen Ran back and then turned to persuade the team leader, "Uncle! Not that I want to say something, but isn’t the most important thing this matter right now?

Are we here to have an argument?"

Team leader: "..."

Oh right.

He slapped his forehead, feeling very annoyed. He didn’t even know why, but every time he encountered Wen Ran, his emotions always fluctuated with her moods.

Over time, he couldn’t even figure out his own role anymore.

Always treating himself as Wen Ran’s father.

Oh dear!

Realizing this gave the team leader a fright.

Good heavens!

This can’t continue.

"Come, come, everyone sit down."

Xiao Chenye took out the items from Wen Ran’s basket, familiar with everyone, "No need to just stand around. To be honest, in this room, there isn’t a single outsider.

No need for everyone to be so reserved, eat and drink as you please. We actually came here today because we need your help."

Shen Qingshu seriously said, "No need to ask. As long as we can help, there’s no reason for us to refuse."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ran immediately became happy.

She decided not to bicker with the team leader anymore.

She felt that time was of the essence and they should focus on getting the important things done first.

More can be discussed later.

As for the team leader...

No worries, she’ll keep a grudge, quietly noting it in her mind.

Wen Ran, smiling, pulled Hongguo over, "This is my sister, named Hongguo. She’s very interested in studying medicine and has memorized quite a few prescriptions herself.

I brought her here without forcing you to take her on as a disciple. I just want you to see if she has the talent to be your student.

If she doesn’t have the qualifications, you can just give her some guidance.

We aren’t seeking the title of apprentice."

Wen Ran cleverly played her cards, knowing when to advance by retreating.

She believed Hongguo could win over Shen Qingshu with her own charm, not through coercion.

After all, Hongguo is Wen Ran’s sister.

Excellence is all that matters.