Chapter 79: Chapter 77: The World Turned Upside Down

The West Garden opera house.

What was originally a dressing room for the performers had been temporarily converted into a lounge.

Wu Mengchan sat primly in a corner, stealing glances at Yang Lian’Er from time to time.

She had only known that her brother worked for a wealthy family, and that his employer treated him quite well. Not only was his pay high, but his work was also very easy.

But she had never imagined her brother’s employer would be such an exquisitely charming and beautiful woman.

Her eyes were especially captivating—vibrant and full of spirit with every glance.

Never mind men; even Wu Mengchan, a fellow woman, couldn’t help but peek, growing more and more astonished.

’Who is this woman, really?’

’And why did my brother suddenly bring me to this place in the middle of the night?’

’What on earth is happening outside?’

This string of questions left Wu Mengchan utterly bewildered, as if lost in a thick fog.

Just then, Yang Lian’Er suddenly looked up and gave Wu Mengchan a radiant smile.

"You two siblings are really something. Why do you both like to sneak peeks? If you want to look, just look openly. It’s not like I’ll lose a piece of flesh."

Caught in the act, Wu Mengchan blushed and shyly lowered her head.

Yang Lian’Er’s eyes, however, lit up. She looked Wu Mengchan up and down, clucking her tongue in admiration.

"I never would have thought that kid had such a lovely sister. No wonder he refused to let you be seen before. If I were him, I’d hide you away at home too."

Wu Mengchan was mortified, burying her head even lower.

"Oh my, getting shy now, are we? What an innocent little thing."

With that, Yang Lian’Er came right over, sat down next to Wu Mengchan, and watched her with a grin.

Despite the danger they were in, Yang Lian’Er had a carefree and cheerful disposition. To put it bluntly, she was thick-skinned. Thus, she quickly cast aside her worries and was even in the mood to tease Wu Mengchan.

Wu Mengchan had never experienced anything like this. Her face was as red as a bolt of crimson cloth, and she wished she could bury her head in her chest.

Yang Lian’Er reached out and stroked Wu Mengchan’s cheek. "Hehe, what smooth, tender skin. Little sister, how old are you this year?"

Wu Mengchan’s heart was pounding. She didn’t understand why this impossibly beautiful woman was acting so strangely.

But between the faint, pleasant fragrance wafting from her and her teasing words, Wu Mengchan found it hard to fend her off.

Just as Wu Mengchan was so mortified she was about to cry, a cold voice came from outside the door.

"Are you having fun?"

As the voice faded, Wu Liangchen walked in from outside.

Upon seeing him, a flash of awkwardness crossed Yang Lian’Er’s face.

After all, she had just been teasing his sister and was now caught red-handed. It was truly a bit embarrassing.

But Yang Lian’Er’s nerve was as thick as her skin, so she recovered quickly and nodded with a grin.

"It was fun."

"Have you had enough fun?" Wu Liangchen asked again.

"I’ve had enough." The smile on Yang Lian’Er’s face vanished.

Wu Liangchen wasted no more words, simply pointing a finger at a stool in the distance.

"Go!"

Yang Lian’Er immediately stood up, obediently walked over to the stool, and sat down, muttering under her breath.

"This is a complete role reversal!"

"I’m docking your pay!"

"I’m docking all of it next month!"

Wu Liangchen ignored Yang Lian’Er’s muttering and asked his sister in a low voice.

"How are you? Are you adjusting okay?"

"Mhm, it’s fine. It’s even better than where I was living before," Wu Mengchan said with a smile.

Wu Liangchen knew his sister was just trying to comfort him.

She must have guessed that something had happened outside, otherwise her brother wouldn’t have brought her here in the middle of the night. But she still didn’t complain, and even tried to comfort him instead.

’What a kind, silly girl.’

Wu Liangchen sighed inwardly, but his face broke into a smile.

"As long as you can get used to it. Go on and get some sleep. It’s still a few hours until dawn."

"Okay!"

Wu Mengchan obediently lay down to sleep.

Wu Liangchen glanced back at Yang Lian’Er in the distance.

Yang Lian’Er quickly let out a yawn. "YAWN... so sleepy. I’m going to sleep too."

With that, she burrowed into her own blankets.

Wu Liangchen blew out the oil lamp and left.

After he left, Yang Lian’Er felt quite frustrated.

’It’s so strange. I’m clearly the master, yet I find myself inexplicably afraid of this young charioteer.’

’And this feeling is getting stronger. Sometimes, Wu Liangchen doesn’t even have to say anything. He just gives me a cold look, and I chicken out.’

’Could it be due to the suppression of his Martial Arts Realm?’

’But Aunt Fan isn’t like this.’

Yang Lian’Er couldn’t figure it out for the life of her, but the night’s frantic running around soon left her overwhelmed with drowsiness, and she quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, outside the lounge, Wu Liangchen said to Aunt Fan, "Aunt Fan, you stand guard here. I’m going out for a bit."

Aunt Fan frowned. "It’s a complete mess out there right now. What are you going out for?"

"There’s something I have to do, no matter how chaotic it is. Otherwise, my mind won’t be at ease," Wu Liangchen said.

Since he put it that way, Aunt Fan naturally didn’t try to stop him any longer.

"Alright. Leave soon and come back soon."

Wu Liangchen nodded, then opened the window and leaped out into the darkness.

At this moment, the chaos in South City had reached its peak. Everywhere, government bailiffs, looking as fierce as demons, brandished torches and weapons.

As for how many were taking the opportunity to line their own pockets, or even molest and rape women from good families, it was impossible to know.

In any case, the sounds of crying, screaming, and men’s furious roars never ceased.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water’s surface, Wu Liangchen tapped lightly on a roof ridge and shot forward a dozen zhang. The entire process was silent, so much so that the bailiffs were completely oblivious, having no idea someone had just flown over their heads.

Wu Liangchen sped along the outskirts of South City and soon arrived at Old Man Bai’s home.

After the last incident, Old Man Bai had deliberately moved to a more bustling part of South City.

The rent here was much higher, but its proximity to several main roads made it relatively safer.

Wu Liangchen had only learned this new address from Bai Erya.

When he arrived, he saw bailiffs in the distance searching house by house down the street. Fortunately, they hadn’t reached this area yet.

Wu Liangchen let out a small sigh of relief and vaulted into the courtyard.

The courtyard was deathly silent and the house was dark, but Wu Liangchen knew that Old Man Bai and Erya couldn’t possibly be asleep.

With such a commotion outside, you’d be jolted awake even if you had been asleep.

So, the father and daughter were most likely hiding inside the house.

He hesitated for a moment, then went to the window and tapped lightly on the frame.

A low gasp immediately came from inside, but it was quickly cut short, followed by a dead silence.

After confirming someone was inside, Wu Liangchen spoke in a low voice, "Erya, it’s me!"

The moment he finished speaking, a joyous cry came from inside the house.

"Brother Xiaowu?"