Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Jiang Yu knew very well that since they were both daughters of the Lin family, Lin Lanzhi was easier to control than Lin Lanxi. Moreover, even if they got married, Lin Lanzhi wouldn't dare to object to Ayun taking charge of the household, and she would listen to him without question.

Therefore, Lin Lanzhi is a very good marriage prospect. Thinking of this, Jiang Yu stopped the car again.

Although Li Yun didn't understand why Jiang Yu stopped the car, he wouldn't stop Jiang Yu from making a decision, and he would even stand with Jiang Yu if necessary.

People around were hiding in the shadows, watching the commotion. Xiong Bufan saw Jiang Yu sticking to him like a leech, so he stopped his car, didn't even look at Jiang Yu, and shouted in a rough voice, "Help! The second young master of the Jiang family has molested a respectable man!"

"Help! This is indecent assault! There's no law!"

Granny Qiu sat down on the ground, grabbed Jiang Yu's clothes, and started wailing, "Please have pity on me, I only have this one nephew..." As she spoke, she grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground and smeared it on Jiang Yu's clothes.

Many of the people around were regular customers who had bought Qiu Pozi's steamed buns. Seeing someone bullying Xiong Bufan and Qiu Pozi, they pointed and whispered about Jiang Yu, saying, "He's disgracing his ancestors."

"He's a disgrace to his parents. How could Lord Jiang have such a son?"

"The top scholar's younger brother is gay and is actually robbing men on the street. There's no law at all."

.....

Jiang Yu had never seen anything like this before, and wasn't Lin Lanzhi a woman? When did she turn into a man, or had he really mistaken her for someone else?

Seeing things were going badly, Li Yun pulled Jiang Yu up, snatched the hem of Jiang Yu's clothes back from Granny Qiu's hand, put a bag of silver on the ground, and said, "Let's go."

Jiang Yu was still confused, but he obediently followed along. Li Yun could tolerate Jiang Yu getting married, but she wouldn't allow Jiang Yu to like other men.

Moreover, today's events were clearly a setup. Otherwise, why would ordinary people, who usually avoid officials, gather together to humiliate Jiang Yu? Even a fool wouldn't believe it, let alone that the old woman and the little beggar's customers.

Actually, Li Yun was overthinking things. Homosexuality was already despicable in this dynasty, let alone robbing a man on the street. Moreover, Qiu Pozi and Xiong Bufan's usual robbery of local ruffians was considered a benefit to the area, and the merchants and people were very grateful to them. So it was good that they didn't beat Jiang Yu.

Xiong Bufan helped Granny Qiu up from the ground, brushed the dirt off her clothes, and bowed to the people around him, saying, "Thank you all for your help."

The people around said, "You're too kind, Bufan. You drove away the thugs back then, which was a benefit to everyone. We were just doing a small favor."

"Yes, extraordinary."

"Bufan, go back with your aunt. It's rather cold today. We promise that Jiang Yu will never dare to bother you again."

Xiong Bufan bowed again, "Thank you all."

Granny Qiu took out the money bag that Li Yun had just given her and handed it to the leader. "Thank you all. It's a cold winter day, so I'll take this opportunity to offer you all a cup of tea to warm you up."

The man in the lead took the silver and said, "Grandma Qiu, you're too kind."

Those people went to divide the silver and drink tea, while Xiong Bufan pushed the cart and followed behind Granny Qiu.

The winter sun felt warm on their skin, and Granny Qiu took Xiong Bufan to the nearest tavern for a drink.

After drinking a bowl of hot, cloudy wine, Xiong Bufan felt warm inside. He picked up the wine pot, wanting to drink some wine too, but Granny Qiu stopped him, saying, "You're still a child, you can't drink."

"Waiter, bring another pot of tea and a few side dishes."

"Okay, sir, wait a moment."

When Qiu Pozi first saw Xiong Bufan, she thought he was a silly ten-year-old boy who hadn't been eating well. After raising him for a few months, the boy grew taller as if he had sprouted, and now he looks like he's eleven or twelve years old. But he's still a child, so he can't drink alcohol.

Xiong Bufan poured tea into a bowl, drank it, and ate his meal. Granny Qiu, after taking a couple of sips of wine, drunkenly patted Xiong Bufan's shoulder, "Bufan, that man you just met wasn't a good person. He's cowardly, and he even has male concubines and tries to ruin other people's good girls..."

"You'll have to be careful when choosing a husband in the future. This kind of scoundrel should be sent flying as far away as possible."

Kongkong chimed in, "Yeah, he's no good. I don't know what the Lin sisters saw in him. He's a bastard who wants both sides."

Xiong Bufan shoveled all the food into his mouth, nodding as he said, "Yes, you're right, they're not good people."

Granny Qiu continued drinking her wine, but by the time she was ready to eat, Xiong Bufan had already stuffed all the food into his mouth. "Well, that's enough. Let's go back."

Xiong Bufan ordered a few more dishes to take home, using the money he had stolen from Niu Er the day before.

Granny Qiu was already asleep. Xiong Bufan carried Granny Qiu on his back with one hand and pulled the cart with the other. The cart contained the food that Xiong Bufan had packed to take back.

A thin child carried a thin old woman on his back, pulling a cart, walking down a busy street.

After returning home, Xiong Bufan put Granny Qiu on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and the sunlight shone through the paper into the room, making it warm and cozy. Xiong Bufan then ran out to practice martial arts.

Li Yun pulled Jiang Yu into a familiar private room at a restaurant before letting go of him. Once inside, he threw Jiang Yu onto the bed. "Jiang Yu, I can tolerate you getting married, I can tolerate being chased by Lin Lanxi for you, and yet you're still flirting with other men in the street."

“Ah Yun, let me explain. She really does resemble Lin Lanzhi. Anyway, they're both daughters of the Lin family, so it doesn't matter which one I marry. But Lin Lanzhi is easier to control.”

Li Yun leaned closer and said, "You're still making excuses. He's not Lin Lanzhi at all. Although he looks similar, he's not her."

Lin Lanzhi always watches you like a ghost, and she's not like that at all—she's timid, sensitive, and cowardly.

You think you're so smart by flirting with other women? Just wait and see how I deal with you.

Soon after, unpleasant sounds came from inside the room. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yu was the one on the bottom.

However, Li Yun was actually the first person to distinguish between Lin Lanzhi and Xiong Bufan, which shows that the person who understands you best is definitely your rival in love.

When Granny Qiu woke up, the sun was almost setting. Xiong Bufan was practicing martial arts in the courtyard. To be honest, it felt great to wake up at home after getting drunk. He didn't have to worry about being picked up by a beggar on the street or freezing to death on the street.

Days passed by, and soon it was the New Year.

Granny Qiu hadn't set up her stall for several days, and she and Xiong Bufan had been cleaning up the courtyard inside and out. This was the first time in over ten years that someone had celebrated the New Year with her, while Xiong Bufan was the first person in thousands of years to celebrate the New Year with a human.

The surrounding area was bustling with activity, and Qiu Pozi's house also benefited from the festive atmosphere. Qiu Pozi planned to take Xiong Bufan to the market to buy some things for the New Year.

The market was bustling before the New Year, with not only ordinary people but also female relatives of some officials coming out to join in the fun.

Qiao Qiqi also took Lu Nianqiao to the street. Fate is so wonderful. Granny Qiu and Xiong Bufan had a wonderful encounter with Qiao Qiqi.

However, Qiao Qiqi's mind was entirely on Lu Nianqiao, and she didn't notice Xiong Bufan following Granny Qiu. By the time she realized what was happening, Xiong Bufan had already walked away.

Did you just see an old woman with a child?

The maids shook their heads. "Reporting to Madam, we did not see anything."

Little Lu Nianqiao asked Qiao Qiqi, "Mother, have you seen my sister?"

"No, she's not your sister. I just mistook her for someone else. Niannian can choose whatever she likes, so she won't regret it and cry later." Qiao Qiqi said, gently pinching Lu Nianqiao's nose.

Lu Nianqiao saw her favorite and held it in her arms, then pouted and said, "Mother, I won't cry."

I just want my mother to be happy.

"Alright, alright, my Niannian is a man, he won't cry. How about your mother takes you to buy all these things?"

"Yes, thank you, Mother."

The mother and son were enjoying each other's company. Qiao Qiqi had put Lin Lanzhi's matter out of her mind. Even if that child was dead, she would visit her grave in a couple of days.

Xiong Bufan followed behind Granny Qiu, pushing a cart loaded with her purchases. Granny Qiu had bought a lot of meat and grain; she wanted Xiong Bufan to be well-fed during the New Year holidays, as he was still growing at such a young age. Besides, his hair had grown long from wearing hats for the past six months and it was time to wear it up. He should wear bright colors at such a young age, so she suggested buying him some silk flowers…

You only realize how difficult it is to raise children after you've raised them yourself; you have to take care of everything.