A domineering country girl flirts with her son, and Commander Huo can't resist.

Most of the people around lived in the alley, and they all knew what kind of people Zhou Qinggang and his wife were.

I hit the widow next door today because I was washing vegetables.

Tomorrow, they'll beat up a retired cadre for forcibly occupying the passageway.

Who could blame him when Zhou Qinggang's father worked for the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and was a high-ranking official?

Normally, people avoid them when they see them, daring not to speak out against their anger.

I saw them get beaten up by a little girl today.

I felt incredibly happy.

Call the police?

Why call the police?

"You two started it first. The young girl was acting in self-defense. Neither of you could beat her. Even if you called the police, you have no right to fight back."

Someone couldn't stand it and said something.

"That's right. You guys started it. If you can't beat them, call the police. It's shameful for a grown man to say that."

"Instead of wasting time, let's go to the hospital first. I think that leg looks broken; he might become a cripple."

The group chatted amongst themselves, and a kind old woman took advantage of the chaos to pull Qiao An and Shan Cuilan out.

"Sister, young lady, you'd better hurry up and leave. That couple is like mad dogs; once they bite someone, they won't let go. Get out of there before they realize what's happening."

Dan Cuilan looked troubled. "But this is my house! Where can I go if I go home?"

"Grandma, come with me first, let's stay at my place for the night."

After saying that, Qiao An helped Shan Cuilan onto the tricycle and rode off.

Liang Caili was still cursing when the crowd dispersed, and she found that the two people had already run away.

Calling the police now is useless; she doesn't even know who the other person is.

In the end, they could only take Zhou Qinggang to the hospital first.

Qiao An took Shan Cuilan back to the guesthouse and briefly explained the situation to the receptionist.

She gave the receptionist a pair of bell-bottoms before finally letting Shan Cuilan in.

"Grandma, why don't you sleep in this room with me tonight?"

Qiao An poured her a glass of hot water. "Do you have family in Pingjing? Or are you alone?"

"My son is in Pyeongjin, but he's busy with work, so I thought I wouldn't bother him and would go home by myself. But to my surprise, there were people living there. I tried to reason with them, and then this is what you saw."

"Sigh, this is the first time I've ever met someone like this."

"Young lady, if it weren't for you today, my old bones might have already given out. Thank you so much."

Dan Cuilan took the water glass, her eyes filled with gratitude.

"Please don't mention it, I just can't stand seeing them bully people."

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a knock on the door.

Qiao An got up and opened the door; it was Feng Sanqiang and Da Bao.

"Big sister!"

As soon as Feng Sanqiang walked in, he saw Shan Cuilan.

"Big sister, what is this...?"

After the two of them came in, Qiao An closed the door and told them what had happened that day.

Shan Cuilan and Feng Sanqiang's grandmother were about the same age.

Feng Sanqiang's face turned pale with anger after hearing this.

"Sister, breaking one of his legs would be too lenient! He's an animal, how dare he lay a hand on an old man! What kind of person is he!"

"Big sister, are you still going to set up your stall there tomorrow? Will they retaliate against you?" Da Bao asked, worried about Qiao An's safety.

Before Qiao An could speak, Shan Cuilan said, "Child, don't worry, I'll go find my son tomorrow and kick those two robbers out. You can go back to your stall, no one can touch you."

"Grandma, your son is so capable! We're really in luck with you." Feng Sanqiang joked.

Shan Cuilan didn't explain, she just smiled.

Qiao An became even more certain that the son she was referring to must be Han Mo, the chief commander of the five military regions.

Shan Cuilan came from out of town, but her body couldn't take it and she didn't want to move.

Qiao An took Feng Sanqiang and Da Bao out to eat.

When we got back to the guesthouse, we went to Da Bao's room first to divide the money.

Today we didn't sell as much as yesterday, but Da Bao and Feng Sanqiang each still got about a hundred yuan.

Joanne put the money into her bag.

It was stored in the space as soon as I stepped out.

With so many small bills, there's no safe place to put them.

Before entering the room, Qiao An took out two steamed buns, one meat and one vegetable, and a few tangerines from her spatial storage.

Dan Cuilan was lying on the bed with her eyes closed, resting. When she heard someone open the door, she propped herself up and sat up.

Just as I was about to speak, I suddenly smelled a delicious fragrance. "What is that? It smells so good!"

Joanne held up the paper bag in her hand.

"I steamed these buns myself. I just heated them up somewhere. Grandma, please have some."

Despite having no appetite, Shan Cuilan felt a little hungry after smelling the fragrance.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Dan Cuilan took the bun and took a bite; it was a large steamed bun with braised pork.

The skin is thin and the filling is generous. The meat has no gamey smell at all, and it is tender and smooth with a special savory sauce flavor.

One bite and the fragrance lingers on your lips and teeth.

Joanne turned around, peeled two tangerines, put them into an enamel mug, mashed them with a spoon, and finally poured in hot water. A simple cup of fruit tea was ready.

"Grandma, drink some water, don't choke."

Dan Cuilan took a sip, and her eyes lit up.

It's sweet and sour, and the taste is indescribably good.

Looking inside, I saw two small, bright yellow tangerines.

"Grandma, where does your son work? I'll ride my bike to take you to see him tomorrow."

Dan Cuilan was a little confused. "I really don't know where he works. I have his phone number. I'll find a phone booth tomorrow morning and call him to come pick me up."

Qiao An did not suspect that Shan Cuilan was deliberately hiding it from her.

Han Mo holds a high position of power and authority, so it's highly unlikely he would explain the details to his family.

It's normal that Shan Cuilan didn't know.

"If my husband hadn't passed away, I wouldn't have come back to Pingjing. The people here are so cold and impersonal, they're not as nice as the countryside," Shan Cuilan muttered as she ate.

Joanne doesn't think so. There are good people everywhere, and there are bad people everywhere.

She doesn't like living in the village.

If you're not doing well, they'll secretly laugh at you; if you're doing well, they'll be envious.

Of the hundreds of families in the entire Lianchi Village, only Tian Yongfu's family was truly close to her.

But this is also a relationship she has maintained through mutual benefit.

With Shan Cuilan around, Qiao An obediently washed up and went to bed without entering the space.

Dan Cuilan lay on the bed and asked curiously.

"Young lady, I still don't know your name?"

"My name is Joan."

"A good name." Shan Cuilan turned over. "Have you studied martial arts? I saw you move quickly and skillfully today, just like the young man next to my son."

Qiao An used the same trick she used to deceive Jiang Yushun.

Shan Cuilan also had no doubts; she had met many Taoist priests when she delivered grain to the army.

Saying he can fly over rooftops and scale walls is an exaggeration, but taking on five people at once is definitely not a problem.

A child raised by a Taoist priest is bound to be skilled in martial arts.

As they were talking, Shan Cuilan fell asleep.

Joan closed her eyes as well.

I made over ten thousand yuan selling clothes in just two days.

The clothes in the warehouse definitely won't sell out in the next ten days or so. She plans to take Feng Sanqiang and the others to Yuncheng, the capital of Zhongchuan Province, after she finishes the special worker exam.

After clearing out most of the remaining clothes, we'll return to Jinshui Town.

Dan Cuilan is getting old and feels less.

She woke up at five in the morning.

In order not to wake Qiao An, she stayed in bed until seven o'clock.

She only got up when she heard Qiao An get up.

After washing up, Qiao An asked Da Bao and Feng Sanqiang to go to the warehouse to get their clothes.

She took Shan Cuilan to have breakfast.

There's a phone booth right next to the breakfast stall.

Shan Cuilan made a phone call, while Qiao An waited on the side.