The team leader’s mind was a ss.
When he discovered soone eavesdropping, he thought about pretending nothing happened.
Once he left this door, no matter who ntioned it tonight, he would just firmly deny it.
But then he thought, if such a person were like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, wouldn’t it be a disaster?
Usually quiet, but at a critical mont, they might suddenly strike.
By then, he wouldn’t even know how he ended up dead.
Just the thought of it made the team leader’s vision go black.
Rather than live in constant fear and anxiety,
it would be better to directly confront the issue and bring it to light.
If they’re one of our own, then it’s easy to handle. If not, a bit of a scare might make them understand.
Even if it leads to a fallout later, at least he would have a target to be wary of and a way to protect himself.
Looking at it this way, it’s better to lay the cards on the table.
But never in a million years did he expect to see three faces when he opened the window.
Three very familiar faces.
So familiar, it gave him a bit of a heart attack.
"No way," the team leader felt drained of all energy.
He wearily said, "Why is it you guys? You nearly scared to death."
Wen Ran squatted on the ground and chuckled, "Honestly, seeing you here gave us quite a scare too."
She stood up, brushed the grass off her clothes, and peered through the window, "Whoa~ the food here looks good."
Wen Ran held a basket nearby, "But we didn’t co empty-handed. If you don’t mind, can we co in to chat while eating?"
Whether he minded or not, it had already co to this point.
What else could he do?
The team leader, not in a good mood, said, "What are you saying, playing the good kid? If I say I mind you coming in, would you not co in?"
Wen Ran: "That’s impossible, but if you say so, I’ll respect your wish and co in through the window instead of the front door."
With that, she looked eager to try, making the team leader’s old eyes dim.
"Alright, shut up! Co in quickly. If soone sees us chatting in the middle of the night, it’ll be a hassle if word gets out."
"Alrighty!"
As the three ca in, Shen Qingshu stood up, "Wen Ran, thank you so much for today."
He looked grateful, rubbing his hands, not knowing how to express his thanks.
"It’s just, with my current identity, I dare not get too close, fearing it might bring you bad consequences."
"Oh my!"
Shen Qingshu was handpicked by Wen Ran as a good teacher for Hongguo, so of course, she wouldn’t let him be so humble. She imdiately stepped forward, "Mr. Shen, you’re too polite.
What I did is sothing any person with a conscience would choose to do.
And about those two cows, you shouldn’t thank .
If you want to thank soone, thank the Mountain God here. It was He who couldn’t bear to see a good person like you suffer injustice and sent the two cows for our team to drive."
As soon as Wen Ran said this, the team leader exploded.
He raised his hand and knocked on her head, "You rascal!"
"Ow!"
Wen Ran’s persona was a very polite parent.
But the team leader’s action broke through her defenses.
"What are you doing!"
She glared, "Why are you hitting ?"
"Stupid girl," the team leader grumbled, "Don’t try to play those gas with , do you think I don’t know you?
With that deanor, it feels like you’re full of mischief.
Spill it! What are you up to now? Putting yourself in such a humble position, if it were before, doing sothing good, you’d probably wag your tail up to the sky.
And suddenly you rember not to take credit or be arrogant? How fake!!!
Co on, what’s your real purpose in coming here?"
Wen Ran: "..."
She glared with dead fish eyes.
Damn!
Old geezer!
You know, you know a bit too much!
I’m gonna secretly take you down!
"Hahaha," Wen Ran scratched her head, chuckling awkwardly, "Haha, uncle, you’ve gotten old and like to joke around.
I’m just inherently kind-hearted.
Doing a bit of good without expecting anything in return, isn’t that perfectly reasonable?
Why does it sound like from your mouth that I’m usually useless or sothing."
The team leader corrected, "Isn’t it? If it’s a big thing, you’re absolutely reliable, but for small matters, you’re definitely not dependable.
You act proper only while dealing with serious stuff, the rest of the ti..."
Wen Ran: "..."
Unrefutable, she was about to get angry and flip out.
"Alright, alright," Xiao Chenye watched Wen Ran about to explode and quickly stepped in to diate, "Oh, co on, regardless of when, as long as we can rely on each other, what else is there to ask for?"
He held Wen Ran back and then turned to persuade the team leader, "Uncle! Not that I want to say sothing, but isn’t the most important thing this matter right now?
Are we here to have an argunt?"
Team leader: "..."
Oh right.
He slapped his forehead, feeling very annoyed. He didn’t even know why, but every ti he encountered Wen Ran, his emotions always fluctuated with her moods.
Over ti, he couldn’t even figure out his own role anymore.
Always treating himself as Wen Ran’s father.
Oh dear!
Realizing this gave the team leader a fright.
Good heavens!
This can’t continue.
"Co, co, everyone sit down."
Xiao Chenye took out the items from Wen Ran’s basket, familiar with everyone, "No need to just stand around. To be honest, in this room, there isn’t a single outsider.
No need for everyone to be so reserved, eat and drink as you please. We actually ca here today because we need your help."
Shen Qingshu seriously said, "No need to ask. As long as we can help, there’s no reason for us to refuse."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ran imdiately beca happy.
She decided not to bicker with the team leader anymore.
She felt that ti was of the essence and they should focus on getting the important things done first.
More can be discussed later.
As for the team leader...
No worries, she’ll keep a grudge, quietly noting it in her mind.
Wen Ran, smiling, pulled Hongguo over, "This is my sister, nad Hongguo. She’s very interested in studying dicine and has morized quite a few prescriptions herself.
I brought her here without forcing you to take her on as a disciple. I just want you to see if she has the talent to be your student.
If she doesn’t have the qualifications, you can just give her so guidance.
We aren’t seeking the title of apprentice."
Wen Ran cleverly played her cards, knowing when to advance by retreating.
She believed Hongguo could win over Shen Qingshu with her own charm, not through coercion.
After all, Hongguo is Wen Ran’s sister.
Excellence is all that matters.
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