Si Yubai didn't spare Luo Nianchu another glance. He followed Wen Yan and the rest of the Si family away.
Luo Nianchu watched the young man's tall, handsome back. Her heart twisted in agony, filled with bitter regret.
She had missed out on the boy who treated her better than anyone else in this lifetime!
A police officer walked over and snapped a pair of cold handcuffs onto Luo Nianchu's wrists.
She closed her eyes, her face covered in tears of remorse.
One wrong step had led to another.
Her entire life had been ruined by her own mother!
Seeing the tear-streaked Luo Nianchu, Wen Yan only wanted to dedicate a few words to her:
[Escorted home by the police, enjoying the fine attire and dining of prison.]
Hearing the words Wen Yan dedicated to Luo Nianchu, Si Jingyi held back a laugh. He patted Si Yubai on the shoulder. "You foolish romantic, are you finally awake now?"
Si Yubai pressed his lips together. "Second Brother, don't laugh at me. You used to be hopelessly in love too."
Si Jingyi wasn't mad. He chuckled, "We almost became men that even the anti-fraud center couldn't save. But luckily, Sister-in-law pulled us back from the abyss."
Si Yubai glanced at Wen Yan walking ahead, a deep sense of guilt and shame spreading through his heart.
If it weren't for his sister-in-law, he would have lost his life.
Back when he heard his sister-in-law's inner thoughts, he had been dismissive, thinking she was just being an alarmist and slandering Luo Nianchu.
"When we get back, I'm going to kneel and beg for her forgiveness."
Si Jingyi nodded. "Sister-in-law likes money, and she likes young handsome guys. Figure it out yourself."
Si Yubai, "..."
What was Second Brother implying?
Could it be that he should offer himself to his sister-in-law? Wouldn't his oldest brother beat him to death?
Si Jingyi had no idea that Si Yubai's thoughts had already drifted to the Pacific Ocean. He lowered his voice and asked, "What happened to that female ghost who kidnapped you earlier? Did Sister-in-law beat her until her soul scattered?"
When Si Yubai's neck was wrapped in that bundle of dripping wet hair, Si Jingyi had broken out in goosebumps all over.
In his entire life, he had never seen a vengeful spirit with such heavy resentment.
It was terrifying!
Si Yubai pointed at the black umbrella in Wen Yan's hand. "The ghost is in the umbrella."
"What?" Si Jingyi suddenly jumped three feet in the air.
Si Yubai's eardrums were nearly shattered by Si Jingyi's shout.
Walking ahead, Wen Yan, Si Moyan, and Old Master Si looked back.
Si Jingyi's peach-blossom eyes were glued to the black umbrella in Wen Yan's hand, his long legs trembling uncontrollably.
"S-Sister-in-law, the g-ghost is in the umbrella?"
Wen Yan looked at Si Jingyi's cowardly appearance and couldn't help but smile. "Do you want to help me hold the umbrella?"
Si Jingyi almost tripped and fell flat on his face.
His handsome face went deathly pale, his teeth chattering. "S-S-Sister-in-law, please spare me!"
Old Master Si stroked his white beard and glared at Si Jingyi with disappointment. "You brat, as timid as a mouse. Look at your grandfather, over seventy and not scared at all."
With that, Old Master Si puffed out his chest and tried to walk forward, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the black umbrella in Wen Yan's hand, and he immediately gulped.
"Oldest, come here!"
Si Moyan was confused. "What is it?"
"Stand in front of your grandfather and squat down!"
Si Moyan obediently did as he was told.
As soon as he bent down, Old Master Si climbed onto his back without a second thought. "Grandpa has overexerted his physical strength lately. You carry Grandpa down the mountain."
Si Moyan and Wen Yan exchanged a glance, both showing helpless smiles in their eyes.
Who was it just now that said Si Jingyi was as timid as a mouse?
Seeing that the old man was so scared he couldn't even walk, Si Jingyi actually felt less afraid.
Anyway, with his sister-in-law around, that female ghost probably wouldn't dare do anything to him. Besides, he still had the protective amulet his sister-in-law had given him!
Seeing Si Jingyi take out the amulet, an envious look appeared in Si Yubai's eyes. "Second Brother, did Sister-in-law give you that?"
Si Jingyi nodded. "Of course."
Si Yubai's lips moved. "I want one too..."
"Do you think Sister-in-law will give you one just because you want it? Did you forget what you said to her before you eloped with Luo Nianchu?"
Si Yubai touched his nose guiltily. "I thought Sister-in-law was still the same as before. How was I supposed to know she had changed?"
Si Jingyi leaned close to Si Yubai's ear and told him about how their sister-in-law's body had been taken over by a new soul.
"Everything from the past has nothing to do with our current sister-in-law. She's not a scapegoat. You must remember never to offend her again."
After experiencing this near-possession incident, Si Yubai could accept even the most bizarre things. He nodded obediently. "An eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. I will listen to her from now on."
When Wen Yan and the Si family passed by He Sheng's house, they saw Si Jinxiao, Gu Beichen, and Gu Manshu.
The three of them were holding Gu Yanyan, who had been scared out of her mind, in their arms.
Seeing Old Master Si's group, Si Jinxiao's expression darkened. "Dad, you guys went too far. No matter what, Yanyan is my daughter. How could you just leave her to die?"
Old Master Si, resting on Si Moyan's back, looked completely indifferent. "Oh, who are you?"
Si Jinxiao, "..."
"Mister, please don't go around claiming relatives. I remember publicly cutting ties not too long ago. You have absolutely nothing to do with our Si family anymore. You'd better change your surname as soon as possible. Stop using the surname Si. From now on, you've married into the Gu family, so just call yourself Gu!"
Old Master Si had quite a sharp tongue.
Seeing Si Jinxiao turn pale with anger from the scolding, Wen Yan, Si Moyan, and the others couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Si Jinxiao gritted his teeth. "Dad, you don't even want your own biological son, preferring instead the short-lived brats born to Jinglan. You will definitely regret this."
An eminent monk had once said that his Beichen was the true chosen one.
As long as he stuck with Gu Beichen, he would live a long and prosperous life.
Conversely, none of Si Moyan's siblings would live long.
Old Master Si didn't believe him, but one day, he would regret it.
Old Master Si spat. "Treating fish eyes like pearls! This old man isn't as blind as you. My grandson and granddaughter-in-law are incredibly outstanding. I'm living a very happy and joyful life every day now."
He was no longer interested in women; he just liked to gossip and enjoy the drama. He was in a great mood every day, and he absolutely would not regret it.
Seeing Gu Yanyan in such a miserable, mentally unstable state, Gu Beichen shot Wen Yan a dark, sinister look.
Was she taking revenge on him on purpose?
Because he actually liked Wen Yue in his heart, did her love turn into hate, making her refuse to save his sister when she was in danger?
Acting like this would only make him despise and look down on her even more.
Wen Yan glanced at the gloomy Gu Beichen, seemingly seeing right through his thoughts, and couldn't help but let out a cold scoff.
A quote on the internet was very accurate: A scumbag's greatest charm comes from his rich imagination.
Seeing Wen Yan and Gu Beichen locking eyes, Si Moyan's sword-like eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
The police would investigate and handle the matters in Dayao Village. After Wen Yan and the Si family descended the mountain, they got into their commercial van.
Wen Yan was a bit exhausted, so she rubbed her aching neck.
As she rubbed, she noticed something was off.
Sitting next to her, Si Moyan kept glancing at her with his dark, narrow eyes. Whenever she looked back at him, he quickly withdrew his gaze, looking as if he were constipated.
"Hubby, what's wrong?"
[If you have something to say, just say it. Why hold it in? It won't be good if you give yourself hemorrhoids!]
Si Moyan's handsome face darkened.
Si Jingyi poked his head over from the back seat. "Sister-in-law, I actually know what Big Brother is thinking. He probably wants to recite a poem right now."
Wen Yan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What poem does he want to recite?"
"Two golden orioles sing in the green willows, and a sprig of red apricot reaches over the wall."
As soon as Si Jingyi finished speaking, Si Moyan smacked him hard on the head. "Shut up!"
Wen Yan had always been smart. She instantly understood what was on Si Moyan's mind. Poking his arm, she said, "Hubby, just because you saw Gu Beichen, you don't think I still like him, do you? He's nowhere near as handsome as you. Besides, my eyesight has been cured, I've long since stopped caring for him!"
Si Moyan's cold, sharp features softened a bit. He wrapped his arm around Wen Yan's shoulders and pressed her head against his own shoulder. "You've been exhausted these past few days. Lean on my shoulder and get some sleep."
Wen Yan was indeed quite tired. She leaned against the man's shoulder, breathing in his crisp scent mixed with a faint hint of tobacco, closed her eyes, and quickly fell asleep.
After the car had driven for a distance, Si Moyan looked down at the sleeping woman, a touch of tenderness flashing through his deep eyes.
He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head.
"Men are all no good. Only by staying away from men can one live a long life."
Suddenly, an eerie female voice echoed inside the car.
Si Jingyi broke out in goosebumps all over his body.
Si Moyan glanced at the black umbrella next to Wen Yan. His voice was low and cold, "Not all men are Chen Shimei (or 'a cheating scumbag'). You were fooled by Zhou Zhicheng so many times and still believed he was sincere to you; you are simply foolish. Wen Yan is not like you. If I were to deceive her even the slightest bit, she would notice it immediately."
The woman began to cry sorrowfully. "I was stupid. I deserve it even in death, but I hate..."
Afraid that the female ghost would wake the sleeping Wen Yan, Si Moyan tapped his fingertip against the umbrella.
The female ghost possessing the umbrella reacted as if she had been burned by scorching flames. After a miserable shriek, she went completely quiet.
...
Back in Yecheng, Wen Yan and the Si family rested for several days before their physical strength and energy fully recovered.
Once Wen Yan was fully rested and energized, she opened her bedroom door, only to see Si Yubai standing right outside. Wen Yan was stunned. "Fifth Brother, what are you doing here?"
The most crucial point was that he was wearing a bathrobe. His long, fair hands were gripping the robe's belt, looking as if he was ready to untie it at any moment.
Si Yubai's handsome, delicate face flushed bright red. "S-Sister-in-law, Second Brother said you like young, handsome guys. He said if I want to earn your forgiveness, I should wear pink swimming trunks and dance the Kemusan dance in front of you..."
Before Wen Yan could say anything, Si Moyan walked out of the study with a cold face. "Just try wearing pink swimming trunks and dancing, I dare you."
Si Moyan's handsome face was so gloomy it looked like water could drip from it.
Now, not only did he have to guard against those tall, long-legged young guys with eight-pack abs on the outside, but he also had to fend off these restless little brats in his own home.
Wen Yan coughed. "Fifth Brother, you've misunderstood. Except for your oldest brother, your sister-in-law doesn't have eyes for any young guy, no matter how handsome they are."
[Oh man, I've been pretending to be so virtuous in the Si household. Why do the Si family members still know exactly what kind of person I really am?]
Si Moyan, "..."
Si Yubai, "..."
