Chapter 36: Chapter 036 Home Explanation_1
“Granny, you’re right, you’re right.” Nan Fei was quick to apologize, “Granny, I admit I was wrong, please don’t be angry. Didn’t you always say that you shouldn’t get angry or curse at people? Otherwise, God will hold you accountable.”
Guan Rufang’s countenance changed, and she muttered in a devout tone, “God! I was wrong, please forgive me. Today, my granddaughter has really lost her senses. Please give me a break.”
Having said her piece, she increased her grip and glared at Nan Fei. “You stupid girl, I’m going to scold you to death today. You’re so foolish that you can’t even see when you’ve been tricked.”
“Granny…” Jiang Nanfei’s eyes were red and teary, and the tears started to fall with a plop.
On seeing this, Guan Rufang instantly felt sorry for her, and her grip on Nanfei loosened. She thought to herself: ‘didn’t this naughty girl cry when she was scolded as a child? Why is she so quick to tears now?’
Nan Fei felt relieved and realized that showing vulnerability at the right time could be a powerful tool. “Granny, I will confront Tian Yuegui tomorrow, I won’t let her get away with her lies.”
“Really?” Guan Rufang had always been strong, never backing down from confrontations or losing an argument. If she ever underperformed, it could upset her to the point of losing her appetite for days.
It worried her that her granddaughter, who was raised by such a tough woman, would turn out to be meek in nature.
Nan Fei nodded assuredly, “Absolutely, absolutely!”
“Hmph! I’ll see how you perform. If you don’t do well, I’ll teach you what it feels like to change TV channels with your ears!”
Nan Fei shivered, she had vivid memories of that ear-pulling punishment. It was Granny’s ultimate weapon!
“Now go find Huo Beijiang, I hear he’s at home. Go explain things to him.”
“What? You don’t want to? Dare to disobey, and see what happens.” Guan Rufang threatened, reaching out to pull Nan Fei’s ear.
Even though Nan Fei was reluctant, she didn’t want to upset her elderly grandmother. The memories from her previous life, where Granny died of anger because of her, were very painful and left her isolated.
“Granny, I’ll go. I’ll go right now.”
“Good! Go right now. I will go to the village and have a good talk with those shameless gossips. Humph! They should be reminded whose granddaughter they’re messing with!” Guan Rufang was very pleased with Nan Fei’s response, and she left as quickly as she had come.
The family stood around looking at each other, their faces bearing the same thought.
“Granny Huo is back in the game.”
The summer fields were a lush green. The paddies swayed with the evening breeze, reminiscent of the azure sea. Walking on the small path through the fields, was like immersing in a scent that lingered deep in her soul.
It was this familiarity that she craved even after acquiring a wealth of power and riches.
Jiang Nanfei took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relaxation she had never experienced before.
This feeling persisted until she stood in front of Huo family’s door. Their cherry-colored tiles shone brilliantly in the setting sun, drawing the attention of passersby.
She blinked, feeling like her feet weighed a thousand pounds and she couldn’t move forward. In her memory, when the rumors spread, the looks of disgust from Yuan Xueshan and Huo Jinlan were unmistakable, a clear message of unwelcome. But Huo Beijiang and Granny Huo said nothing.
What was there to explain?
Those who believed in her didn’t need explanations, and those who didn’t wouldn’t be swayed no matter how much she explained.
Having realized this, she was about to turn around and leave when Huo Jinlan, who was coming out of the house, spotted her.