Chapter 74: She Wants to Correct Leng Chen’s Path

Leng Xiao reacted swiftly, turning to support Wen Nuan Nuan, who was retching uncontrollably. His eyes were filled with unconcealed heartache as he gently patted her back with his large palm, not daring to exert too much force. His voice urgent, he commanded, “Eldest Brother, fetch water from the carriage!”

Wen Nuan Nuan felt much better as she inhaled Leng Xiao’s clean, refreshing scent.

So, earlier when she felt better, it was because she was facing Leng Xiao and breathing in his clean scent. As soon as she stepped out and saw Wang Shijin’s greasy face, the contrast was too stark, and her stomach couldn’t handle it.

“Sir, please stay away from me. The sight of your face makes me want to vomit. It’s unbearable. Let me recover, and I’ll be eternally grateful.” Wen Nuan Nuan had no energy left to argue with anyone at this point—retching was just too miserable.

Yet Wang Shijin kept trying to get closer to her.

As soon as Wen Nuan Nuan spoke, the people present could no longer hold back, erupting into uproarious laughter, accompanied by a few stifled chuckles!

Wang Shijin was truly wronged now. She hadn’t said a word to him, only retched incessantly. How would others perceive him?

Compared to his reputation, how could he still care about romantic pursuits?

Of course, he had to prove that her vomiting wasn’t because of his appearance, which was why he had approached her for an explanation!

Unexpectedly, she directly admitted it with a devastating blow.

Wang Shijin’s plump face turned from pale to green, then from green to black. This face, which had always been considered a symbol of good fortune, now filled him with disgust for the first time.

The uncontrollable laughter behind him made Wang Shijin tremble with rage, his bulky body shaking, but he found himself at a loss for words.

He couldn’t explain—there was no way to clarify!

Taking a deep breath, he stormed off in a fit of rage, his entire body trembling, even skipping the usual step of issuing threats.

What threats could he possibly make when someone was vomiting like that in front of him?

Should he make her vomit a few more times in his presence? Let these classmates laugh at him a few more times?

Wang Shijin felt like fleeing Tongcheng overnight, carriage and all!

After watching Wang Shijin leave with an extremely unpleasant expression, one after another, people stepped forward, bowing respectfully to the couple and saying, “Madam’s integrity is truly admirable!”

Not only did she remain unmoved by wealth and power, but she also disregarded the face and image that women value most, vomiting repeatedly in front of Wang Shijin.

She not only extinguished Wang Shijin’s improper intentions toward her but also cleverly humiliated him.

Wen Nuan Nuan was confused.

Integrity? What integrity?

She hadn’t even started arguing yet—how was it already over?

Leng Tian and Leng Yun also approached hesitantly, looking extremely troubled. “Sister-in-law, your method was indeed effective, but it’s not suitable for us, right? I don’t think it’s appropriate for men to use this approach, is it?”

Wen Nuan Nuan was speechless.

If she said this wasn’t her intention, would anyone believe her?

Her once-glorious reputation—she was originally a master of verbal sparring, but she had been reduced to a weakling by vomiting.

Wen Nuan Nuan made up her mind to exercise diligently and improve her physical fitness once she returned home. This method was too degrading.

“He will pay a thousandfold,” Leng Xiao whispered in promise.

Wen Nuan Nuan wanted to say she already knew—his fate would be miserable. Leng Xiao was not one to repay kindness with kindness; on the contrary, he held grudges and sought revenge. Those who harmed him would pay back with interest.

This Wang Shijin wasn’t originally so miserable. His character was indeed despicable, but with Leng Xiao’s excellent martial skills and knowledge, protected by their teacher, he could usually only resort to verbal humiliation and setting traps. Leng Xiao didn’t pay much mind to these insignificant tricks.

But Wang Shijin should never have provoked one of the female leads. What man could tolerate that? Especially someone like Leng Xiao, who held power and was ruthless.

Naturally, it was a choice between death and a fate worse than death—take your pick, guaranteed satisfaction.

But now, why was the plot that originally happened to one of the female leads happening to her!

Wen Nuan Nuan couldn’t understand it, but she was deeply shocked.

With everyone around gone, Wen Nuan Nuan adjusted her mindset and looked at Leng Xiao: “Are you still taking leave to go into the city?”

She had thought it over. Although the original host likely hadn’t experienced these things, it was possible she had.

And even if the original host hadn’t, now that she was here, changing some things and causing a butterfly effect was perfectly normal.

Never mind—even if she wanted to control it, she couldn’t. As long as things were moving in a good direction, the details could be ignored.

Leng Xiao looked at her deeply. “I’ll go ask the teacher for leave. Wait for me in the carriage.”

Wen Nuan Nuan nodded obediently.

Once they entered the city, she would first buy a veiled hat and wear it everywhere, never minding the trouble.

Survival isn’t easy, so keep moving and keep striving.

In the carriage, Wen Nuan Nuan leaned against the window, breathing in the fresh air, her gaze falling on Leng Chen, who had remained silent from start to finish in the corner.

This child was the one who worried her the most.

Eldest Brother would become a decisive general protecting the borders on the battlefield, and Little Brother would become a wealthy foodie enjoying life—one with ideals, the other with pursuits. She wasn’t worried about them.

If Leng Yun was the light under the sun, then Leng Chen was the shadow under the dark moonlight.

Among the people in the capital, many knew Leng Xiao had an eldest and a youngest brother, but very few knew he also had a second brother in between.

Leng Chen was like the sharpest blade, handling all the matters Leng Xiao couldn’t deal with openly.

Wang Shijin was dealt with by him—brutal and bloody, yet leaving no trace, making it impossible for the constables to find any clues.

No one knew the mastermind behind it was the powerful Leng Xiao, and no one knew the one who carried it out was his own younger brother.

This was also why she was so surprised when she first learned Leng Chen could weave bamboo and make wooden products. She had always thought his hands only knew how to wield a knife—precisely cutting every part.

Now, she naturally hoped Leng Chen could live under the sunlight like an ordinary person, with his own hobbies and work, instead of engaging in those dark and bloody deeds.

“Second Brother, what do you think of someone like Wang Shijin?”

“Scum.” He shouldn’t exist in this world.

“Hmm, I think so too. But there are many ways to deal with scum. Sometimes, you don’t need to do it yourself, understand?” In the book, Wang Shijin had genuinely spoken disrespectfully to one of the female leads, so killing him was justified.

But today’s Wang Shijin hadn’t even had the chance to act before her performance drove him away. The resentment in Leng Xiao and Leng Chen’s hearts wouldn’t be too deep, making this the perfect opportunity to persuade them to live normal lives as normal people.

This was a breakthrough, a turning point. She had to make good use of it to keep Leng Chen from following the same path as in the book.

Leng Xiao and Leng Chen exchanged an extremely quick glance inside the carriage, their eyes dark with understanding.

“Not doing it yourself, can you accept that?” Before Leng Chen could answer, Leng Xiao was the first to ask.

“Well, just don’t get caught—before you have the ability.” Wen Nuan Nuan didn’t dare advise them to be purely good and keep their hands clean of blood, as that would simply put them in danger.

Those in high positions have far too many rivals and enemies trying to pull them down and take their lives. Self-preservation and retaliation are the most basic abilities.

Her only requirement for them was not to get caught before they had the ability, because that would mean they couldn’t survive.

Leng Xiao lowered his eyelids, lost in thought.

So, only after gaining the ability could they deal with those who deserved to die?

Then, they would have to wait a long time.

Leng Chen hung his small head low, his young face clouded with uncertainty.

Sister-in-law had said before that everyone has their own karmic affinity, and when the time comes, everything will be arranged for the best.

Now he knew what he should do in the future.

Wang Shijin’s arrogant and frivolous demeanor—he just wanted to kill him!

Sister-in-law said there are many ways to deal with scum.

Yes, a simple death would indeed be too easy for someone like Wang Shijin.

Sister-in-law said not to get caught.

If he were caught, Sister-in-law would surely worry and be afraid. He would be extra careful; no one would be able to trace it back to him.

Sister-in-law said she couldn’t accept Eldest Brother doing it himself.

He understood. He wouldn’t let Eldest Brother do it. From now on, everything Eldest Brother couldn’t do, he would handle it all.