"At first I thought she treated your father so badly because he’s not her biological son, but it seems that even with her own children, there’s still a hierarchy of love."
"Humph, she’s just selfish and snobbish. If Yang Xiao’an weren’t a Cultivated Talent, do you think she would try to find someone else to take the blame? She’s just daydreaming, hoping that once Yang Xiao’an becomes a Recommended Man, she can become the Old Madam."
As for Old Lady Hua’s true nature, she was quite aware. In fact, the dead hag didn’t care about anyone but herself.
"Ah, it’s good that we separated from them," Ms.Wang said. "If we can build a house in the future, let’s pick another location and stay away from them."
"Don’t worry, mother, we’ll be able to move out soon, and they’ll be green with envy."
Hearing this, Ms.Wang smiled but shook her head without a word, thinking that building a house costs dozens of taels of silver.
"Ah, Brother An, why did you buy so much stuff?" Ms.Wang turned her attention back to the table filled with items and asked.
Ye Zi’an said, "Auntie, I’ve been staying at your house for a while and you’ve taken care of me personally. I can’t do much to help, so I thought I’d bring back some things."
"You silly child, taking care of you is what I should do." Ms.Wang looked at the boxes on the table with a heavy heart. "This must have cost a lot of money. It’s not easy for you to survive on your own. Don’t spend your money recklessly, as you’ll need it for many things in the future. Xiaxia, can we return these items?"
"Auntie, I’ve already bought them. I can’t return them now,or it would be a slap in my face." Hearing that Ms.Wang wanted to return the items, Ye Zi’an quickly spoke up and took out two taels of silver from his purse. "Xiaxia, this is my medical fee, as well as the cost of reporting the case. You’ve paid for everything beforehand."
"Hei, you silly kid, this is like asking for a beating." Yang Chuxia frowned when she saw him handing her money and put on a serious face. "You already gave me a tael of silver before, and I considered it as your share in our future business. But you’re asking for your medical fee now, which feels like a slap in my face. You were injured for me; my family should pay for your medical fees. As for reporting the case, I should actually thank you. I managed to punish those people with your help. So, put this silver away quickly, and don’t say anything else, or I’ll fight you."
"Xiaxia, watch your words." Ms.Wang pulled her aside and scolded her. Then she picked up the two taels of silver and put it back in Brother An’s hands. "Good child, don’t mind this stubborn girl. You know she has a short temper. I’ll keep these things, is that alright?"
Seeing this, Ye Zi’an reluctantly took back the silver.
However, thinking about how long he had stayed at the Wang family, he glanced at Yang Chuxia and said, "Auntie, my wounds are almost fully healed now. I’ve bothered you for so long, so I should go home later."
"Ah, you’re going home already?" Ms.Wang was taken aback. "Stay at my house for a couple more days until you’re fully recovered. Your house has been uninhabited these days. Let Xiaxia and Qingrui clean it up for you tomorrow. They’ll take your stuff out to air out and tidy up. Go back after that’s done."
Yang Chuxia also said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Just stay at my house for a few more days until you’re completely better. Oh, and I suggest you go to the bank soon and deposit your silver. Today you got some more silver, and with the land deed you got last time, Ms.Hua Junior might be consumed with hatred toward you. She’s probably at home right now thinking of ways to take back your money."