Chapter 40 - 0 Anger, a Big Cry
Chapter 40: Chapter 040: Anger, a Big Cry
Chapter 40 -040: Anger, a Big Cry
Bai Ruozhu thought resentfully, but her face remained calm as she said, “I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but if there’s nothing else, please step aside.”
But the man did not move, instead he coldly stared down at Bai Ruozhu.
Given his towering height, almost a head and a half taller than Bai Ruozhu, he held an air of superiority, looking down at her arrogantly.
Bai Ruozhu was extremely uncomfortable under his gaze and was also somewhat stifled by his imposing air.
She couldn’t help feeling uneasy, wondering if this man had some relationship with the Cao family.
Could he have learned about her scheming against them and come to cause trouble?
But Bai Ruozhu quickly dismissed this thought.
This man bore no resemblance to Cao LeSheng and, more importantly, she had a faint feeling that he was no ordinary person and should not be appearing in such a small town.
The man finally spoke, his voice was not pleasant, a bit deep with a hint of masculinity.
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“The old woman earlier said you’re from the Back Mountain Village?”
Bai Ruozhu tensed, wanting to fabricate a reason to deny it, but noticing the man’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, an aura of danger radiating, she didn’t dare to gamble with her and the child’s lives and simply nodded.
“Have you seen me before?” His voice was a bit husky and sounded somewhat softer for some reason.
After searching through her previous life’s memories, Bai Ruozhu shook her head.
“I haven’t.”
The man didn’t speak for two seconds before warning, “Don’t mention me to anyone, or I won’t hesitate to reveal your little schemes.”
Bai Ruozhu disliked being threatened.
She gritted her teeth and replied resentfully, “Rest assured, I have no interest in mentioning someone who doesn’t concern me in this life.”
The man snorted coldly, the same way he did at the entrance of the town.
“It’s good that you know.
Scheme less in the future.
At least do it for the child in your stomach.”
Bai Ruozhu was initially a bit scared, as the man’s aura was so dangerous that she couldn’t help wanting to find a place to hide.
However, his words ignited the anger in her heart.
“If I didn’t act today, they would force me to death tomorrow.
If I could live peacefully, who would want to scheme against others?” Anger made Bai Ruozhu become emotionally agitated and her voice rose.
“Stop that arrogant attitude.
Haven’t you ever schemed?
You’re not me, how would you know my helplessness?”
After saying all this, Bai Ruozhu’s breathing began to hitch.
She glared fiercely at the man, then turned around and left quickly.
Since she had already expressed herself, she had to leave before more troubles arose.
The man watched Bai Ruozhu’s figure disappearing, seemingly not taking her words to heart.
His face became graver as he murmured to himself in a voice only he could hear, “Not from the Back Mountain Village?” Where can it be then?
After walking some distance, Bai Ruozhu realized that her face felt damp.
She reached out to touch her cheek and found it wet with tears.
She stopped, squatted in the corner of the street, and began to cry aloud.
Since her transmigration, she had been optimistic, dealing with everything that happened around.
She always reminded herself that it wasn’t her who had this unlucky fate or got pregnant before marriage but her former life.
Even the manipulations against her were aimed at her former self.
But she came to realize that she had been deceiving herself.
She was indeed Bai Ruozhu of this era now and she couldn’t avoid everything that was unfolding.
Feeling the faint stirrings of the baby in her belly, she knew the child was comforting her.
It was as if the baby was gently stroking her from inside.
However, this just made Bai Ruozhu cry even harder.
She was already bound by blood to the child and loved it more than her own life.
So, she feared that she wouldn’t be able to protect it from harm in the future.
Like earlier, when the situation was so dangerous and she didn’t even know who the stranger was.
She had no ability to protect herself, yet her pitiful self-esteem caused her to confront him, risking both her and the child.
But, she truly felt wronged.
Lei San’s wife had always been spiteful towards her.
But if she didn’t scheme against her today, her opponent would definitely play the role of an aggrieved wife and force her out of the back mountain village tomorrow.
This would not only affect her family but her brother’s prospects as well.
So, she couldn’t back down, even if those idiots labeled her a scheming woman.
She had to try her best to protect her family and the child in her belly.
With this thought, Bai Ruozhu sniffed, wiped her tears, and stood up.
She couldn’t let this incident scare her.
When she stood up, she realized that several people on the street were looking at her.
A kind old lady asked, “Whose daughter-in-law is this?
Are you feeling unwell?
Is it time for the baby to come?”
To her surprise, Bai Ruozhu realized that her emotional outburst had drawn a crowd.
Her face flushed as she politely said, “Thank you for your concern, ma’am.
I’m fine, I just got a little emotional.”
The old lady chuckled, “Ah, I understand.
I was the same way when I was carrying my boy — crying at the drop of a hat.
It’s good that you’re fine.”
Most of the townsfolk were simple and kind-hearted.
Seeing that Bai Ruozhu was okay, they showed their concern before dispersing.
Bai Ruozhu discreetly stuck her tongue out.
Maybe mood swings really did come with pregnancy, how embarrassing.
With that thought, she felt an even stronger resentment towards the cold-faced man.
She hadn’t done anything to offend him, yet he had come out of nowhere to cause trouble!
Bai Ruozhu tidied the loose hair by her ears, lowered her head, and prepared to leave quickly.
Just then, she heard someone call out to her from behind.
“Madam Bai!
What are you doing here?” Du Zhongshu walked over briskly.
“I heard someone say that a pregnant woman was crying here.
It wasn’t you, was it?”
At this statement, the corner of Bai Ruozhu’s mouth twitched.
She wanted to deny it, but looking around, she was the only pregnant woman in sight, and her red, swollen eyes clearly said otherwise.
Ah, we can’t talk here.
Didn’t I say we shouldn’t let people know about our business cooperation?
I won’t say any more, I’ll leave first.” Bai Ruozhu quickly changed the topic and left in a rush.
Du Zhongshu watched Bai Ruozhu’s retreating figure, somewhat puzzled.
He understood Bai Ruozhu’s reasons for not wanting their business cooperation to become public knowledge.
After all, the Bai family was of humble origin, any attention might cause trouble.
But she was crying, wasn’t she?
And then she left so quickly.
Had something happened?
Bai Ruozhu left swiftly and upon finding a nut shop, she managed to sell the apricot preserves, though she felt the price offered was not particularly fair.
The money she received was only enough for some small change.
However, she hadn’t planned on making too much money from this.
Her main objective was to help Fang Guizhi earn some self-spending money.
Considering the time and cost they spent to make the apricot preserves, it was still a good deal.
Taking the copper coins, Bai Ruozhu decided to head directly back to the village.
As for what was happening at the Cao household, she would leave it to fate.
But she couldn’t have known that the area around the Cao family’s grocery store had become incredibly bustling.