Tangli Fried Snow

The three of them, including Shirley, had a relatively peaceful few days. Those two nasty men came again, but this time Shirley didn't even have to stand up for them. Dayong led his men and beat them up and drove them away.

Sherry naturally took some gifts and went to thank Dayong and his friends.

They stay home every day, cooking and taking care of their child. Tiger is almost two months old, can already babble a couple of times, has gained four pounds, is chubby and adorable, and is everyone's joy.

Fuling dressed him in a soft red jacket embroidered with the character "福" (fortune), and Xueli made him a pure silver chain to hang around his neck. He also wore two silver bracelets on his chubby hands, making him look like a young master from a wealthy family.

Qiu Ling dotes on him the most, washing his chubby bottom clean every day and drying his diapers until they're soft and clean. Tiger doesn't have a single case of diaper rash. The little guy is truly blessed.

That day, Xue Li and Fu Ling discussed how they would hold a grand 100-day celebration for Hu Zi in a few days, hosting a banquet for the neighbors and helping everyone reconnect. These kind-hearted neighbors are truly helpful when trouble comes.

She also gave Fuling some money so she could go out and buy things in advance.

That night, the group went to bed early.

Since settling in here, Sherry has been happy and has been sleeping soundly.

When she woke up in the morning, she opened her eyes and was surprised to find that she had such a high-class canopy with embroidered phoenixes and flowers.

She touched her head, which was throbbing terribly. Had she transmigrated again? Was she about to start grinding dungeons again?

No, this isn't right. This is still ancient times. The kettle and cups on the table, the ornaments, the embroidery on the quilt—all these things indicate that this is still the Song Dynasty. Could she have been drugged and kidnapped?

She got up and walked around for a while, then opened the window. There was a connecting corridor there, and without thinking, she jumped out.

Just as she was trying to sneak away, she was spotted by two burly men. The man in front shouted, "Why are you out here?"

Sherry took off running, but was caught by the two people on the other side and taken back to the room after only a few steps.

She paced anxiously around the room several times before finally hearing the voices of several people. Her heart pounded with excitement. She wondered who had kidnapped her this time. She decided to play it by ear and wait for them to come.

The door opened, and Aunt Bai and a middle-aged woman dressed in flamboyant attire entered. Shirley glanced behind them; several men resembling guards were still standing at the door.

Aunt Bai? Shirley blinked.

It's true that what you keep in mind will eventually come to pass!

She had been using Aunt Bai's wise teachings to deal with men all the time and thought about her constantly. She never expected that she would actually see her again.

"Long time no see!" Aunt Bai said.

Why would she steal my lines?

Aunt Bai said to the middle-aged woman, "Aunt Hua, have I ever boasted? What do you think of my daughter, Lin Jiaojiao?"

Mother Hua looked Xue Li up and down, and exclaimed, "What a wonderful girl! To be honest, Sister Bai," she said, taking Aunt Bai's hand, "I've never seen a girl with such a beautiful figure and skin before!"

She clicked her tongue and said, "This appearance is impeccable, the figure is perfect, the buttocks and breasts are the most perfect, and the looks are beyond reproach. Sister, your daughter must have a special skill, right?"

Aunt Bai smiled smugly and said, "Jiaojiao's guqin playing is superb!"

Madam Hua was overjoyed. "Little Sister Bai, then hurry up and build up the young lady's image. Let her be a courtesan, first accompanying the guests to drink and play the zither."

Sherry couldn't listen anymore. "Aunt Hua, Aunt Bai, you've got it wrong. Lin Jiaojiao has already been sold to Commander Wen as a concubine. I'm Zhang Jun, a girl from a good family."

Aunt Bai sneered and said, "Jiaojiao, stop struggling. You escaped from Commander Wen, didn't you? A runaway concubine, once caught, is doomed. Now that you're in my hands, you're mine. Behave yourself, and Mama Hua and I won't mistreat you."

Sherry wasn't afraid or angry. She smiled and said, "Why don't you send someone to ask Commander Wen if I'm a runaway concubine? If you dare to force a good woman into prostitution, Commander Wen might just lead his men to chop everyone here up!"

Madam Hua laughed a few times: "Oh my, Sister Bai, your daughter is quite witty. A mere captain dares to come to my Qingfeng Pavilion to kill people? Hahahaha, that's hilarious." After she finished laughing, she even wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her handkerchief.

“Miss Jiaojiao, to tell you the truth, my Qingfeng Pavilion has connections that reach the Heavenly Court. We have powerful backers.” She said smugly, “Don’t think that just because you’re a captain’s man, you’re not one of my men. Even if you’re a lieutenant general’s man, or a county magistrate’s man, you’re still one of my men! Guards!”

She called out towards the door, "Please leave your handprint for Miss Jiaojiao!"

Several people immediately came in from outside, pushed Sherry to the ground, and pressed her red handprint onto a contract of indenture.

Damn it, what he did was the same trick as Brother Shan!

Their main tactic is forced buying and selling! Forcing good people into prostitution!

Sherry struggled a few times in vain, but was held firmly in place, and was about to explode with anger!

She said urgently, "You've arrested the wrong person! I'm a respectable girl from a respectable family, and I have relatives! They will definitely look for me and report me to the authorities! Once the government investigates, you'll be in deep trouble!"

Mother Hua laughed and said, "Don't even think about it. Your house caught fire yesterday, and everyone, including the horses, died in the fire."

Her voice seemed to float up from hell: "You can stay here with me in peace. Take good care of yourself and get ready. Tomorrow you'll go out and start working as a prostitute..."

Sherry's mind was buzzing. Burned to death? Burned to death along with the horse? Tiger burned to death too?

She was so shocked that her mind was buzzing, and she collapsed onto the bed, unconscious.

…………

When she woke up again, a girl with a blank expression was standing in front of her bed. Seeing that she was awake, the girl's face showed a pang of sadness, and she actually knelt down on the ground and cried.

Sherry said, "Spring Willow, don't cry, you're making me upset."

Chunliu tried her best to muffle her sobs under her handkerchief.

Sydney asked again, "Did my family really burn to death?"

Her heart was clenched, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.

Chunliu glanced at her in surprise and said in a low voice, "No, your house did catch fire, but no one died."

Sherry's eyes lit up. She sat up and looked at her with surprise, saying, "Really? How did you know?"

Chunliu whispered, "I heard from your neighbor that your house caught fire, but everyone is gone. I also heard that the authorities went to some village to arrest two enemies."

Sherry breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease. As long as no one was burned to death, it was good that everyone was alive.

She closed her eyes and began to plan her escape again.