"Adding in travel time, it'll take about three days. I'll be back as soon as possible!" Lin Feng pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Alright, then I'll bring Lin An home to stay for two days tomorrow. Su Xiaoxiao is back!" Fu Wenwen gave Lin Feng a knowing smile. Lin Feng already knew about Su Xiaoxiao from Fu Wenwen, and after learning about her capabilities, he chuckled softly.
"Be careful then. I'll come pick you both up when I get back." Lin Feng knew she was going to seek revenge for him, and he certainly wouldn't stop her as long as she was safe.
This would also be a good way to avoid Fu Liqun and his people.
"Okay." Fu Wenwen nodded.
Seeing that it was time, Lin Feng stepped forward, embraced Fu Wenwen, and kissed her forehead.
"Be safe," Fu Wenwen murmured, leaning into Lin Feng's embrace.
"I will." Lin Feng's heart softened. He squeezed Fu Wenwen's hand reluctantly, then turned to Lin An, lifting him into his arms. "An'an, Dad has a mission and will be back in three days. For these three days, Dad is entrusting Mom's protection to you, Lin An. Can you do it?"
"Don't worry, Dad, I will definitely protect Mom!" Lin An's eyes lit up as if he had been given an important task. He immediately puffed out his chest and declared with conviction.
"You truly are my little man! So reliable!" Lin Feng laughed, kissed Lin An's cheek, and then bid them farewell, hurrying out.
"Mom, don't be sad, Dad will come back!" After Lin Feng left, Lin An saw Fu Wenwen watching his receding figure and hugged her leg, trying to comfort her.
"Is this how you used to comfort yourself?" Fu Wenwen chuckled. She had just left a trace of her special ability on Lin Feng, which had caused her to zone out, and Lin An had misunderstood.
"...Yes." Lin An nodded softly, resting his head on Fu Wenwen's shoulder and saying gently, "They all said Dad didn't want me anymore. I knew Dad wouldn't abandon me. Dad said he would definitely come back."
"Who said that?" Fu Wenwen frowned, a surge of anger rising in her heart.
"...Just... Uncle Qian and Grandpa Qian," Lin An whispered, "They said Dad didn't want me anymore and that they were going to sell me..."
"So that's why you were running around the village? Because they were trying to catch you?" Fu Wenwen asked softly, suppressing her anger.
Lin An nodded sullenly.
Fu Wenwen hugged Lin An dearly. "And you stopped running because of me?"
"Mom is kind. Mom cooks for me, bathes me, and stayed by my side when I was sick," Lin An looked up and earnestly listed, his eyes shining with light.
"Then, would your good Mom take you back to Honghe Village for three days tomorrow, okay?" Fu Wenwen asked with a smile.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin An exclaimed excitedly. "Mom, when are we leaving? Today?"
"...You don't want to stay here for even a moment, do you?" Fu Wenwen chuckled, tapping Lin An's forehead. Lin An giggled, "I miss Brother Hu Zi and the others."
Fu Wenwen ruffled Lin An's hair. "We'll head back early tomorrow morning."
"Okay." Lin An said happily and ran around the yard.
Watching Lin An's joyous demeanor, Fu Wenwen smiled.
"Knock, knock." Someone knocked on the door. Fu Wenwen raised an eyebrow, went to open it, and saw Aunt Ma, Aunt Qu, and others. This time, Fu Wenwen couldn't be bothered with pleasantries.
"Aunts, is there something you need?" Fu Wenwen asked calmly, standing at the doorway.
"Little Fu, aren't you going to invite us in for a sit-down?" Aunt Ma asked with a frown at Fu Wenwen's attitude.
"The house is too dirty, I haven't cleaned it yet! I can't invite you in. If you have something to say, please say it here!" Fu Wenwen replied coldly.
"Little Fu, are you blaming us?" Aunt Ma and the others exchanged glances before asking.
"No, why would I blame you? After all, we're just ordinary neighbors. What is there for me to blame you for?" Fu Wenwen chuckled, her smile not reaching her eyes. The people present weren't fools; they naturally understood the insincerity in Fu Wenwen's words.
"Everyone sweeps their own doorstep. What if by helping me, you offended those people and were retaliated against? Right? It's better not to meddle in other people's affairs." Fu Wenwen's words made the faces of the aunts present change.
"Little Fu, why are you speaking so harshly?" Aunt Qu asked reproachfully, frowning.
"Oh, then please, Aunt Qu, explain where it's harsh?" Fu Wenwen looked at Aunt Qu and asked lightly. "The truth is always harsh, please bear with it, Aunts..."
"Little Fu, we were just..." Aunt Hu instinctively wanted to retort, but Fu Wenwen had already said what she intended to say. It was pointless for her to say more, as they had indeed not dared to intervene earlier.
"Can the aunts just say what they need? I'm a bit busy. If there's nothing else, please be on your way!" Fu Wenwen said coldly, preparing to turn and close the door.
Aunt Ma quickly stopped her. "Little Fu, wait."
"Oh, what is it?" Fu Wenwen looked at them. They wouldn't come without a reason, and she was curious to hear what they wanted.
"That... your man... isn't he out transporting goods?" Aunt Ma asked.
"Yes." Fu Wenwen nodded. So what?
"Then... could he help us bring some things next time? Don't worry, we'll pay extra..." Aunt Ma asked cautiously. Fu Wenwen smiled upon hearing their words.
"You want my man to bring things for you?" Fu Wenwen asked with a smile.
"Yes... they travel back and forth often, surely they can bring some things back. We're all neighbors, we should help each other, don't you think?" Aunt Hu said with a friendly smile, stepping forward as if to grab Fu Wenwen's hand, but Fu Wenwen dodged her.
Seeing their shamelessness, Fu Wenwen was genuinely amused to the point of anger.
"Then why didn't any of you come out to help me when I was in trouble earlier?" Fu Wenwen asked point-blank. How could they have the nerve to say such a thing? And now they wanted Lin Feng to bring them things? What a dream!
"Little Fu... our old bones... we couldn't fight them..." The women exchanged glances, feigning weakness and frailty, looking quite pitiful.
"This isn't ideal, but my man was also covered in injuries. I'm truly sorry, Aunts, but we're not familiar enough for me to help you bring things! You should find someone else! Perhaps someone else would be willing to help you bring things?" Fu Wenwen offered them a 'bright' smile, took two steps back under the bewildered gaze of the aunts, and then slammed the door shut with a 'bang'.
"Little Fu! Little Fu! How could you do this! Little Fu..." The aunts, shut out of the house, were furious and banged on the door. Fu Wenwen glanced dismissively in their direction. "Sisters-in-law, I'm washing the walls! Be careful! I'm about to splash water on the walls..."
The aunts outside immediately scattered.