"Speak up," Wen Ran commanded from above, "You two rotten hearts suddenly showing up, what good could it be?

Anyway, no matter how I look at it, I feel you’re up to no good."

Zhang Sisi held it in, taking a deep breath, "I know we have many misunderstandings.

You have misconceptions about me, which I can understand.

But right now, I don’t want to bicker with you about those; I just want to ask you one thing.

Is that vacant house of yours for sale or not? If it’s not for sale, letting me rent it works too, I’ll pay you monthly."

Wen Ran smacked her lips, "Regarding that house, I’ve reiterated many times, even if it rots through in the storm, I won’t rent it to you."

Zhang Sisi’s eyes widened, "I’m just saying, Wen Ran, are you crazy?

Even if you have a grudge against me, you don’t have to reject money.

That house, sitting there, is idle anyway, better to rent it to me than letting mice and bugs make it their home.

Better to rent it to me, and at least get some money each month."

"At least get some money from me?"

Wen Ran rolled her eyes speechlessly, "The way you put it, sounds like my house is begging for you to rent.

Rather than wasting time on me, best to ask around if anyone else in the neighborhood might want to rent a place.

If you’re really looking to move out, you don’t have to stubbornly cling to my house, it’s pointless."

Zhang Sisi wanted to say more, but Wen Ran was already unwilling to listen.

She walked over and grabbed Liu Tianci by his clothes, lifting him up effortlessly.

Liu Tianci: "???"

He closed his eyes, tears silently rolling down, "Please, I’ve done nothing."

"No choice, it’s you who’s here with her to bother me~

It’s just she’s pregnant, otherwise Zhang Sisi would get beaten too.

Remember, this beating you’re getting today is on her behalf.

Besides, I think there’s something I must tell you."

Wen Ran grinned, leaning close to Liu Tianci’s face, saying a simple sentence. Liu Tianci’s complexion changed dramatically, stuttering, "You, how did you..."

"Shh~"

Wen Ran playfully winked at Liu Tianci, "This is a secret between us~

If you two pesky lovebirds show up in front of me again, I don’t mind letting everyone know your secret.

Then the secret won’t be a secret anymore.

Do you think being harassed by me is more annoying,

or is being haunted by all those inexplicable rumors nagging you more bothersome?

Also, my statements, are not necessarily rumors."

Liu Tianci was genuinely terrified, pondering why he was ambushed in a sack and beaten unexpectedly, realizing this was the issue!

"Are you doing this to get back at me?"

"Yes," Wen Ran sighed, "Though discovering your little secret was just coincidental.

Honestly, I have zero interest in the mess of your family affairs.

If you recognize smartly and stop appearing before me, I’ll pretend to know nothing.

If you don’t, then beware, should my mouth carelessly spill something."

Liu Tianci was truly frightened.

His limbs turned cold, "I-I understand."

"Understanding is good."

Listening to the two playing word games,

Zhang Sisi’s temper flared up, "Isn’t it, Wen Ran do you have no shame! Is other people’s stuff all good?

I’ve already married Tianci! He is my husband. If you’re going to be flirty, find another man, don’t eye my husband."

Wen Ran’s displeasure almost hit the boiling point.

She grinned, showing a bright smile, "Oh~ You’re quite the foul-mouthed little thing!"

Wen Ran shook Liu Tianci, sensing his tension, then smiled sweetly, "Really, I’m not particularly violent.

Sometimes, I prefer resolving matters through normal means.

Like sitting down to discuss, apologizing, and just let it pass.

But clearly, your family’s representative doesn’t plan for this, so I have no choice but to resort to slightly impolite actions.

My apologies, the weather’s pretty hot, even if you get into the water you likely won’t catch a cold, so..."

Shifting faces instantly, Wen Ran swung Liu Tianci wide, before throwing him out.

"Ahhhh~"

Liu Tianci’s landing accompanied a sound effect.

"Bang!"

A loud crash, Liu Tianci dramatically enters the scene.

Oh no, he falls elegantly into water.

Zhang Sisi screamed, standing by the shore, fervently urging Liu Tianci to come back up.

In the water, Liu Tianci: "..."

Come on, it’s not that he doesn’t want to get up,

it’s simply he can’t; his swimming skill solely ensures he doesn’t drown, being agile and nimble in water still requires some practice.

Watching Zhang Sisi’s clamoring demeanor, Liu Tianci tried to stabilize himself.

He wiped his face, and honestly, with his mind clear, he thought of many things.

This Wen Ran, seemingly relentless when justified, irrationally stirring things too.

But, she seems to dislike trouble.

Usually, conflicts rise because others come for her, as she’s unwilling to be taken advantage of, thus escalating.]

Considering Wen Ran’s words earlier, there’s a moment Liu Tianci’s heart almost froze.

He couldn’t understand how the secret he concealed so well was spotted by Wen Ran.

But he knew, he would never oppose Wen Ran again.

After all, she holds some leverage over him.

If ever, not cautious enough, really aggravating Wen Ran, she may spill the beans without care.

Losing Zhang Sisi doesn’t matter.

Mainly, his Liu Family wouldn’t hold their head high in this neighborhood anymore.

If people discovered his wild escapades,

likely leading to getting caught.

Being nabbed would be fortunate.

Although such occurrences are commonplace here,

no fool has ever brought such matters to the open.

Everyone casually conceals, mutually understanding, and carrying on.

At night, no one’s human; in daytime everyone is one hell of a person.

Having figured it out, Liu Tianci took a deep breath, and amidst Zhang Sisi’s calls, climbed ashore.

Without waiting for Zhang Sisi to cause a scene, Liu Tianci grabbed her wrist, and amidst her confusion, dragged her away.

Wen Ran: "."

Weaklings.