Chapter 434: Chapter 430: Squad Leader Chen

Wen Ran’s methods, Mr. Gu Sr. understood, and he quickly tried to mediate, "Alright, alright, don’t be so angry, just let it go.

From now on, she doesn’t have to cook for us, just send her away."

"What, you’re just going to let slide everything she’s been pocketing all these years?"

"Sigh," Mr. Gu Sr. sighed, "It wasn’t much, let it go if you can, besides, you’re just a young girl, stirring things up with an elderly woman.

It doesn’t sound good when it gets out."

Wen Ran: "???"

She looked at Mr. Gu Sr., took a bite of meat, chewed it, puzzled, "Why do I have to care about having a good reputation?"

If I were unmarried, I might have to pretend before getting married.

I might have to put up with a bit if men are too scared to approach me because of my fierce reputation.

But now I’ve got Xiao Chenye, and I’ve had a child.

The whole Xiao Family has been handled nicely by me.

So, why pretend?

If not now, when will I truly be myself?

Mr. Gu Sr. was at a loss for words, "It’s not that, mainly because she’s old, and getting entangled with her isn’t good for you.

If she clings on, that would be troublesome."

"Alright, alright," Wen Ran waved her hand, "I get it, I won’t get physical, okay?"

With that, Wen Ran inquired, "Who’s in charge of your security issues? Complaining won’t solve the problem.

Go directly to the person in charge, replace them, be decisive."

"Uh, to be honest," Mr. Gu Sr. looked a bit embarrassed, "the person responsible for our safety is that woman’s nephew."

Wen Ran: "..."

Well then.

No wonder that old woman was so bold, turns out she has someone backing her.

Wen Ran rubbed her chin, "Her nephew, what’s his position?"

The position’s rank would determine whom Wen Ran would complain to.

"He’s a Squad Leader."

"Alright."

No need to look for Director Li, just find Xiao Chengguang, and he can be sorted out clearly.

However, before that, Wen Ran had to determine whether this Squad Leader was innocent or was complicit.

Having mulled over the matter, after everyone was well-fed and Hetao’s fur was dried, they prepared to leave.

The feeling of eating well and having one’s fill was truly splendid.

It made Cai Xiaowen not want to get up from the ground.

"I’m just saying, don’t you guys have even the slightest, tiniest bit of a desire to get lazy?"

Cai Xiaowen drifted, "What I mean is, uh, this kind of life is simply too comfortable."

Right now, it’s still rationed supply, and eating meat is hard.

Like today, eating meat to one’s content was a first-time experience since childhood.

She rolled over and lay at Wen Ran’s feet, chuckling, "To be honest, I’m not even sure I want to hang out with you guys anymore.

Hanging with you is nowhere as comfy as with the little junior sister."

There’s food and drink without being mistreated, and more importantly, even when danger arises, being with her somehow always leads to a safe outcome.

Following Mr. Gu Sr., the money is little, the grievances are many, the food is unappetizing, and the days unbearable.

If not for her deep love for ancient culture, she would’ve quit long ago.

Wen Ran sniffed proudly and lifted her head high.

Ha!

All of this is due to her personal charm.

It’s this feeling, so satisfying!

Leisure time is limited.

Mr. Gu Sr. also pondered quickly dealing with that unpleasant old woman.

After all, just thinking about the three meals a day, made the future seem bleak.

Wen Ran, being a woman of action, went to find that Squad Leader after returning.

"Hello," Wen Ran greeted with a gentle smile, "Squad Leader Chen, I’m curious, is the woman responsible for cooking for Professor Gu your aunt?"

Although Squad Leader Chen didn’t understand why Wen Ran asked, he answered gladly, seeing how pretty she was.

"Yes, she’s my aunt."

After speaking, Squad Leader Chen paused and looked Wen Ran up and down, increasingly intrigued, "You’re not... the blind date my aunt arranged for me, are you?"

Wen Ran: "???"

Nani?

This guy hasn’t found someone yet, must be out of his mind.

"Ahahaha, no," Wen Ran laughed, "I’ve already married and had kids."

This made Squad Leader Chen even more puzzled, scratching his head, "Ah, then I’m sorry.

I misunderstood."

"It’s fine! No worries!"

Outside, hearing the conversation, Professor Gu approvingly nodded, see, such a friendly conversation.

"By the way," Wen Ran felt it was time to get to the point, "do you know that your aunt has sticky fingers when she cooks for the professor, often taking things home?"

The tone was gentle, yet the question left Squad Leader Chen and even Professor Gu feeling a bit disheartened.

Child, you still haven’t learned what tact is.

"What?"

Squad Leader Chen’s face changed suddenly, immediately denying, "Not possible, at your young age, you’re also pretty, I thought you’d be reasonable.

But I didn’t expect, you’re just a kid, tell me who’s trying to sow discord?"

"Sow discord?"

Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, "Do you mean to say you don’t believe your aunt did this?"

"You’re young, you don’t understand the subtleties here," Squad Leader Chen looked at Wen Ran, unwilling to be enemies, genuinely advising, "Nowadays, every household is struggling.

My aunt has a young grandson to raise, taking some things is human nature."

Finishing, Squad Leader Chen looked reproachfully at Wen Ran, "You’re a young girl, you don’t understand the hardships of being an elder. This time, I’ll teach you, don’t make this mistake again."

Wen Ran: "..."

666.

Upon hearing this, even Wen Ran was stunned, not to mention the soldier with a gun beside them.

He sensed something was wrong with what was said, but at that moment, couldn’t pinpoint exactly what.

Wen Ran was so tickled that she laughed, "Impressive, Squad Leader Chen. So, according to you, your aunt’s not in the wrong, huh?"

"She’s not."

"Isn’t that just glossing over the issue?"

Wen Ran crossed her arms, smiling faintly, "Putting such a pristine spin on theft, you really are a character."

"Character or not, just tell me, isn’t what I said reasonable."

Seeing Squad Leader Chen’s smug expression, Wen Ran nodded, giving a thumbs up, "Dude, you’re something else."

She turned and left, and just as Squad Leader Chen thought Wen Ran had given up, within five minutes, she had Aunt Zhou brought in.