Divorced woman with child travels through time

A short while later, a soft "Oh!" was heard from Wang Erniu.

With her back to him, Chen Wenfang softly asked, "Are you out?"

Wang Erniu said in annoyance, "Hmm!" His hands inside the blanket felt sticky.

Afraid of embarrassment, Chen Wenfang picked up a basin, filled it with some water, and placed it next to the bed, saying, "I'll be right back."

After resting for a while and drinking some medicine that Wang Hanyang had gotten from the doctor, Wang Erniu struggled to get up and wash his hands. He broke out in a sweat, and his strength returned somewhat.

When Chen Wenfang returned to the room, Wang Erniu was already sitting at the table, drinking water.

Before she could speak, Wang Erniu explained, "I was tricked into going there, Fang'er, please don't misunderstand."

Chen Wenfang laughed and said, "I know, I don't even know what you like."

Wang Erniu chuckled and recounted the whole story to her, "I just don't know if Boss Xie lied to me?"

Chen Wenfang said, "I'm afraid he didn't. I heard him talking to someone in the next room. But who leaked this information? I'm afraid it was the person who asked Boss Xie to introduce you to the business who has connections with the Li family."

Wang Erniu also said, "That makes sense."

Chen Wenfang then asked, "So what do we do now? What do you want?"

Wang Erniu put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Of course, Miss Li needs to suffer a bit so she knows we're not easy to bully. Fang'er, you don't need to worry about it. I've taken care of it. I won't let her have a chance to do it again."

Chen Wenfang nodded and said, "I went to see the small building in the backyard. I was thinking that the business in the front is too good and there are too few rooms for the inn. Why don't we just add another floor? I asked Uncle Youdi. Anyway, we have a thick foundation, so it won't be a problem to build another floor."

Wang Erniu looked at her affectionately and said, "It's good that you've made your decision. I've already spoken to Uncle Liu Hai and asked him to have some people help tidy up the house so we can get married soon."

Chen Wenfang laughed again, "Okay, did you post it?"

"It's all done. And a few more brothers will be coming, just like I told you last time. They'll all come to congratulate you on your wedding day and see you while they're at it," Wang Erniu said, playing with her hand.

"Okay, sure!" Chen Wenfang nodded.

After a brief, intimate moment, Wang Erniu patted her hair and said, "I'm going out for a bit. I might not be back tonight, so don't worry about me staying for dinner."

Chen Wenfang turned to look into his eyes and smiled, "Are you going to cause trouble for someone? I want to go have some fun too."

Wang Erniu was both amused and exasperated. "It's not like it's anything good. You want to go watch the show?"

Chen Wenfang smiled sheepishly, "Just look, is that not allowed? Why don't you tell me how you're going to deal with her?"

Wang Erniu said gently, as if coaxing a child, "It's not a very good method after all. I don't want to scare you into thinking I'm cruel and have a bad impression of me."

Chen Wenfang pouted, "I'm not a child. Besides, I'm angry too. Anyone would want to hit back, okay? How is it not okay? It was her fault to begin with, and no matter what you are like, I like you."

The sudden confession made Wang Erniu overjoyed, his eyes shining. He couldn't help but hug her tightly and said, "That's why I can't bear to see you go out into the dark. I'll do those bad things myself. I'm a man, and I need to protect you."

Chen Wenfang wrapped her arms around his back and said, "But you also need someone to protect you. How about this, if you need anything, just tell me. In case you need my help, also, after this is over, you have to tell me everything that happened. I want to hear it."

Wang Erniu couldn't help but hug her face and kiss her, saying, "Okay, okay, I'll tell you everything later."

"Okay, go ahead then. Come back early tonight? I'll make you a midnight snack." After making things clear, Chen Wenfang started to shoo him away.

Wang Erniu laughed and said, "Okay, okay, I'm going now. You stay home and be good."

"Let's go, it'll be dinner time soon, or I'll tell you what you did wrong." Chen Wenfang pushed his thick back.

Wang Erniu walked out of the room with a smile and went downstairs to say hello to Wang Hanyang.

Wang Hanyang said, "Brother, I'll go with you."

Wang Erniu thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's go, together!"

The two then went outside.

"Second Brother, what should we do?" Wang Hanyang asked.

How's Xiong Dajia from Cuihualou doing lately?

"I heard business is good; there are about thirty girls working there now," Wang Hanyang replied.

"Let's go find her and catch up," Wang Erniu said with a smile. "It's been so many years since we last saw each other. I wonder how she's doing."

Before long, the two arrived at Cuihua Tower. It was almost dusk, and the girls in the tower were all dressed up in their finest attire. Some were by the door, while others were flirting on the upper floor. Their colorful dresses and silk gauze, mixed with fragrant powder and rouge, gave them a unique and alluring scent...

Upon seeing the two approach, the women's eyes lit up. They were impressed by their refined demeanor, radiant complexion, and excellent health.

"Is this your first time here, sir? Do you know any girls here?" a young woman asked, stepping past the pimp.

The two did not respond. Wang Hanyang said to the turtle servant, "Find your mother bear and tell her that an old friend has come to visit. Go and inform her."

The other women wisely stopped pressing the matter, but watched the two go upstairs with a sense of regret.

Inside the brothel, Master Xiong looked delighted. His face, though slightly wrinkled, was radiant and approachable.

"Second Brother, what brings you here? Please sit down quickly. Xi'er, have some wine and dishes sent downstairs." Xiong Daren smiled and arranged for them to sit down in an orderly manner.

The two sat down as instructed, and Wang Erniu picked up his glass of wine and said, "It's been quite a few years since we last met. How have you been, Master Xiong?"

"Thank you for your concern, Second Brother. It's quite good that we have a few brothers around here helping us out," Xiong Dajia said with a smile as he poured him a drink. "Hanyang, you got married, but you didn't even send me an invitation. Do you think my business has a bad reputation?"

"Sister Xiong, you can't think like that. You and our Second Brother have been through thick and thin together. You're both important figures. How could I, a nobody, possibly invite you?" Wang Hanyang quickly explained.

"Second Brother, that's not right of you. Your brother is my brother, you have to have a good talk with him." Xiong Dajia laughed heartily, her light green dress making her even more beautiful.

Wang Erniu's expression softened, and he said softly, "I'll talk to him about it later."

“Erniu, you don’t usually come to places like this. Is there something you need me for? Second brother, just say it. I’m a straightforward person too, so please don’t take offense if I do anything wrong.” Xiong Dajia didn’t hold back and said whatever came to mind.

"Then I'll get straight to the point." Wang Erniu bowed and said, "There's something I'd like to trouble you with, Master Xiong." Wang Erniu lowered his voice and explained the whole story to her, along with his request, and then asked for her help.

After listening, Xiong Dajia said, "Second Brother, your method is a bit underhanded. Are you sure you want to do this?"

“Whether it’s underhanded or not is unimportant. If she hadn’t had the idea first, why would I have dealt with her like this? Besides, if she had succeeded, my happiness for the rest of my life would have been ruined. I finally met Fang’er and we were about to get married. Did she even ask me before she started this kind of thing?” Wang Erniu said in a low voice.