Chapter 20

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

While Zhao Yan and Su Ling went to the back of the mountain, Wang Cuizhi had also gone out. She sneaked into their room and searched.

Apart from some clothes, the most common items were books and brushes.

How can a kid that age read so many books?

She looked puzzled, but at the same time she rummaged carefully through the clothes to see if she could find anything valuable.

The rent they offered was not even enough to fill the gaps between her teeth. She was a widow and had no man to rely on. She had to find more money.

As she searched, she turned and saw someone suddenly standing in the doorway.

Zhao Yan stood quietly at the door and watched her.

Auntie Wu felt a little guilty. Just as she was about to speak, she was interrupted by Su Ling’s scream.

“Auntie Wu, what are you doing? Are you stealing something?!”

Auntie Wu’s face alternated between green and white. She quickly put the clothes back and shook her head desperately.

“Girl, Auntie Wu isn’t stealing anything. Auntie Wu just wants to see if they have any clothes that need to be washed so that I can help them wash them.”

Although Su Ling was young, she was not stupid. She did not believe her at all.

“You’re lying. You’re stealing. I see you’ve been going through your clothes and touching your pockets!”

Auntie Wu saw that she could not fool her. She went pale and wanted to cover her mouth.

However, the young guy stood in front of Su Ling first, preventing her from touching her.

She looked at Zhao Yan and felt a little guilty. “Zhao Yan, Auntie Wu really didn’t want to steal your things. Can you not tell your mother?”

Zhao Yan remained silent, but Su Ling’s shout had already attracted many people. They were all gathered at the door and looking at the scene inside.

In the crowd, Chen Dashan and Chen Xiaoshan were also watching the commotion. When Auntie Wu saw them, her expression turned even worse.

They were the village chief’s sons. If they saw her, the village chief would know.

She was the one who begged the village chief to let the two of them rent this place.

She did not have the ability to survive, and she did not want to tire herself out. This rent could be considered an income.

The villagers discussed animatedly. Su Ling told them about the scene she had just seen.

“I saw everything. Auntie Wu has been rummaging through their clothes. She must be stealing!”

Auntie Wu did not have a good reputation in the village. When her husband was still alive, she was a lazy person. Now that her husband was gone, she was still like this.

Everyone was discussing and criticizing her. She was embarrassed and angry. She took a step forward and wanted Su Ling to shut up.

Xiaoqiu arrived at this moment and picked Su Ling up. He looked at her hand in midair.

“Auntie Wu, why? Are you going to attack my sister after she told the truth?”

Auntie Wu immediately became even angrier, and the accusations from the surrounding people became even more intense.

“You still have the cheek to hit someone when you’re discovered stealing. You’re really embarrassing our Ancient Tree Village!”

“Once Little Lucky Star came, she brought so many good things to our Ancient Tree Village. She actually wanted to hit her!”

Su Ling nestled in her brother’s arms and looked at him.

She immediately understood. She sniffed twice, then started to wail.

As soon as she cried, the sky immediately darkened and rain fell.

Everyone was shocked. Then, they quickly reacted. This lucky star was frightened by Auntie Wu.

For a moment, they were even angrier. All kinds of accusations made Auntie Wu not dare to speak again.

Seeing this, Chen Dashan hurriedly went back to inform his father. The village chief did not dare to delay at all and soon arrived.

When the village chief arrived, Auntie Wu’s face turned even paler. She did not dare to speak anymore.