Divorced woman with child travels through time

Chen Wenfang said helplessly, "But Madam, the Li family has always been like this, and we can't guard against it at all."

Jiang Mingyue picked up her tea and said calmly, "Ah Li came back earlier and said that they couldn't find any evidence of arson. We also talked to Li Qingshan, but it was no use. However, they will continue to look for evidence. Let's just let this matter drop for now."

Chen Wenfang felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and hurriedly said, "But, but we!..." She didn't finish her sentence.

Jiang Mingyue looked at her steadily and said, "We allow fair competition in the industry, do you understand? Hmm!"

Chen Wenfang looked into her eyes and suddenly realized, "Thank you, Madam, I understand."

Jiang Mingyue nodded, and Chen Wenfang got up and left.

It was almost noon when Chen Wenfang returned to Chen's restaurant. Wang Erniu hadn't come back yet, so she asked Chu Yi to send some dishes upstairs while she checked the accounts.

Chu Yi had already bought more firewood and cleaned up the water with kerosene. How could someone add kerosene to the water? What a malicious thought! If Wang Hanyang had been a second late in discovering this and poured the water on the firewood, the fire would have started. Chen Wenfang thought bitterly, how could she let this go?

Fortunately, it was discovered in time and didn't catch fire. Chen's business was not affected. The small building behind is still under renovation, and Wang Hanyang is supervising the construction. Now the business is on track and there are enough people. However, if the building behind is added together, more people will be needed.

Chen Ji currently only accepts reservations for private rooms. Once the rooms are full, they stop accepting guests or will reschedule for the next day. Apart from hot dishes, all other snacks and desserts are delivered daily from Wangjiazhuang, and they are generally able to manage.

Chen Wenfang was eating when Wang Erniu returned, bringing two dishes with him. Upon seeing this, Chen Wenfang asked, "Are you hungry? Let's eat." She didn't ask where he had been.

Wang Erniu sat down, and Chen Wenfang handed him chopsticks. He took them and asked, "So? What did Madam Jiang say?"

Chen Wenfang said softly, "She said fair competition in the industry is acceptable."

Wang Erniu ate his meal in big mouthfuls and said, "That's good. Everyone has their own methods, and they can't be easily controlled."

"Have you thought of any solutions?" Chen Wenfang asked him anxiously and worriedly.

Wang Erniu swallowed his food, stopped, looked at her, and smiled, "I wonder what my dear wife thinks?"

Chen Wenfang said angrily, "I want to find someone to burn it back. Since arson is okay, he can burn us, but we can't burn him. But I don't know how to do it."

Chen Wenfang was somewhat discouraged. As a good citizen of the 21st century, she had lived for decades without ever arguing with anyone, let alone plotting against or murdering others. Apart from the small arguments at work every day, she rarely chatted with anyone after get off work and had no grudges against anyone, so she had no intention of harming anyone.

Wang Erniu pulled her into his arms and made her sit on his lap. He pinched her earlobe and said with a gentle smile, "My wife and I are truly family. We think alike. Don't worry, my wife, your husband will avenge us. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered."

Chen Wenfang immediately became interested and happily hugged his strong arm, saying, "Then tell me how to do this? Don't worry, your wife is very tight-lipped and will definitely not reveal a single word."

Wang Erniu looked at her with amusement at her seemingly eager-to-make-a-fuss attitude, and felt a surge of affection. He intertwined his fingers with hers, patted her small hand against his heart, and said with a smile, "Then guess what's in here? If you guess right, I'll tell you."

Chen Wenfang said cautiously, "It's not another land deed, is it? You got a land deed last time too."

Wang Erniu laughed heartily, "My wife is so clever. It turns out we have the same hobbies."

Chen Wenfang sighed, realizing she had just said it casually. She took Wang Erniu's hand and said, "Alright, tell me quickly, what are you planning to do? We'll see about that later."

Wang Erniu hugged her and said, "Do you remember Brother Hu Xincheng? He was one of the four families who came to our wedding."

Chen Wenfang rested her head on his shoulder, her little hands playing with Wang Erniu's hair. It was thick, black, and abundant, shiny and smooth—his hair was really good. "I remember, what's wrong?"

"And him? His lightness skill is excellent. Your husband just went out to investigate some things so he can do some good deeds tonight?" Wang Erniu pinched her cheek and laughed. "I've said enough, you understand now."

"Okay, I understand. Let's eat. I'm hungry. Here, let me see the land deed. Where is this?" Chen Wenfang pushed him away and sat down to the side. She had noticed that the man was getting aroused again. The thing that had been pressing against her thigh was now poking her. Poor old back, it had only just recovered. Men who had just lost their virginity were really scary.

Wang Erniu chuckled and let her have her way. "Little lady, what are you hiding for? I'll deal with you when we get home tonight."

He then said, "This is right next to Chen's restaurant, not far behind. It's a small courtyard that can accommodate two families. In a few days, after Brother Hu finishes his business, we'll stay there to avoid trouble."

"Okay, but I haven't seen it yet. What's the environment like?" Chen Wenfang asked while eating.

Wang Erniu smiled at her, a hint of scheming in his eyes, "How about we go take a look after we finish eating? It'll help us digest."

"Okay." Chen Wenfang naively believed her, only to find herself completely taken advantage of once again when she arrived at the house.

When it was time for dinner, Hu Chengxin brought his family of four from Wangjiazhuang and stayed at that courtyard.

The next night, after everyone had fallen asleep and all was quiet, Hu Chengxin changed into his night clothes, concealed himself, and climbed over the wall. Timing it perfectly, and following the route he had scouted the previous night, Hu Chengxin quietly slipped into the Li residence. The Li residence was large and easy to recognize; a mansion belonging to a powerful family was naturally easy to find. What was difficult to find were Li Qingshan's study and the storeroom containing his collection of books, paintings, and antiques. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to scout the place with Wang Erniu the day before.

Hu Chengxin made his way to the study and faintly heard Li Qingshan's breathing. This man preferred to sleep on the couch instead of his bed. However, he wouldn't sleep for long. When his posture became uncomfortable, he would get up and go to the bedroom next door. Hu Chengxin quietly hid in the dark corner of the wall, becoming one with the wall like a ghost.

Sure enough, Li Qingshan got up and propped himself up as he had yesterday, grabbed a sip of the wine beside him, and stumbled to the bedroom. Hu Chengxin breathed a sigh of relief. If he hadn't gone, he would have had to light some sleeping incense. If he had burned the man to death here, that would have been a huge mistake. His second brother had said that as long as he lost money and they didn't intend to kill him, they wouldn't push him too far if he knew when to stop.