He sighed inwardly. He was really disappointed with the Gu family's behavior this time. He thought this would be a good opportunity to teach Ran He a lesson, but he didn't expect that it would end up shooting itself in the foot.

"Haven't you found it yet? Do you want to turn it upside down again? Don't worry, I have plenty of time. I can play with you to the end!"

There was obvious mockery and disdain in Ran He's voice, and her bright eyes were flashing with provocation, as if to say that with their limited abilities, it was simply a pipe dream to dream of becoming her enemy.

"Since you don't want to continue searching, let's follow the bet! Let's make it quick and easy, so you can get out of here sooner. I'm still busy preparing dinner."

There was unquestionable firmness in Ran He's tone, as if he was sure of victory.

The Gu family members looked at each other, their faces covered with a layer of frost. Mother Wu bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes burning with anger and hatred almost bursting out, but she was powerless to fight back against Ran He, so she could only swallow the humiliation.

"Village chief, are you in a hurry to get away? As a witness, the matter is not over yet, so it is better for you to stay."

Ran He gave a light glance, and that seemingly casual look was like a sharp sword, pointing directly at the village chief who was trying to leave quietly.

She thought to herself that as a village chief, he wanted to escape when encountering problems. If such behavior were to be spread, he would probably become a laughing stock.

The village chief wanted to avoid this controversy, and as long as he stayed out of it, he would not care about how Ran He and Gu family competed. However, he did not expect that his position had been dragged into the center of the storm, and he could not escape even if he wanted to.

"I have no intention of leaving. Gu family, since we have voluntarily made the bet, we should keep our word now."

The village chief's words revealed his displeasure. Faced with such an unreasonable family, he felt greatly humiliated as the village chief and naturally felt bad.

Wu Younian was extremely anxious and secretly signaled to the village chief, hoping that he would show leniency and cancel this ridiculous gambling game.

The money has been lost, and I can no longer save my face.

Ran He sneered in his heart, if he had known this would happen, he would not have done it in the first place.

I originally wanted to take advantage of her. I wanted to vent my anger on her when I lost money, and I wanted to take it out on her when I was in a bad mood. Now I am reaping the fruits of my own actions. It is really retribution.

How can it be so easy to get away with it?

Chapter 99: Did you really give the money to your mother’s family?

The Gu family members clenched their teeth, their expressions twisted to the extreme, as if every cell in their body was telling of their unwillingness and resentment.

If gazes could turn into sharp blades, Ran He would probably have been cut into pieces by now.

Under the authority of the village chief, it was extremely difficult for them to deny even if they wanted to. Each of them felt as if they had suffered a great insult, and the words were squeezed out from between their clenched teeth with indescribable pain.

"I was wrong. I was so stupid..."

The one who regretted the most was Wu Yue. If she had known this would happen, she should not have gotten involved in this matter. Not only did she not gain any benefit, but she ended up in humiliation.

"Where is the generosity you had when you were eating? Why are you all like rats now? Speak louder!"

Ran He crossed his arms across his chest, looking very dissatisfied with their timid attitude.

"I was wrong. I confused right and wrong!"

This time, the Gu family's voices finally became louder, but the resentment and anger contained in them were obvious.

In the noisy crowd, everyone had no choice but to raise their voices, close their eyes, and shout with almost all their strength. The sound seemed to pierce the sky. They shouted ten times just to get rid of the chaos as soon as possible and find a moment of peace.

When the last shout fell, Wu's mother suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes were like torches, and she stared straight at Ran He. The anger in her eyes almost turned into substance, and she asked word by word: "Are you satisfied now? I see if you dare to stop me again!"

There was unquestionable majesty and anger in her voice.

Ran He had a half-smile on his face, the subtle curve of his mouth was neither provocative nor retreating, as if silently responding: "Stop you? Why wouldn't I dare?"

Her eyes were calm and firm, revealing a determination that could not be ignored.

"Wait, there is still one thing that is not yet settled."

Ran He's voice was cold and powerful. She made her final request, "You must promise the village chief in person that from now on, you will never trouble me again. Otherwise, don't blame me for not remembering our friendship. You will bear the consequences yourself!"

After saying this, she gently waved her clenched fist, drawing a resolute arc in the air, silently but powerfully warning that if there is a next time, she will not show mercy.

"If you don't want to come, then don't come. Who needs your concession?"

Mother Wu still spoke stubbornly, with a hint of stubbornness in her tone, trying to save her face.

However, Ran He did not care about whether Wu's mother was tough or weak. Her words at this moment were the final limit. She knew in her heart that next time, there would be no mercy at all.

With the village director as a witness, even if necessary measures are taken, they will not be easily blamed.

Before turning to leave, Wu's mother did not forget to warn Ran He again, her voice full of threats: "It's better for you to bring the meat to apologize today, otherwise, I will write a letter to Yu'er immediately. After all, he is my son, and you are his wife. By then, you will have nowhere to go even if you cry!"

Upon hearing this, Ran He just smiled coldly, thinking to himself that it turned out that Wu's mother had this trick up her sleeve.

To her, the relationship with Wu Xu was just a brief intersection in her life. What she couldn't let go of were the three children. As for what happened to Wu Xu, she no longer cared much.

If it is beneficial to the children and they can distinguish right from wrong, then spending time together would naturally be considered; but if not, she would not mind being cruel and pushing them away.

Just then, "A-choo!"

A sneeze sounded in the intelligence building, and Wu Xu himself felt inexplicably confused as to why this happened so frequently recently.

Although Wu's mother's words were threatening, he knew very well that if he ignored them, it would make him appear narrow-minded.

"Just now you said you lost several dozen taels of silver? But I remember that the money I brought with me was much more than that, at least thirty taels. Our family has always been frugal, how could there be only this little left?"

Wu Xu's doubts were expressed slowly, his eyes full of confusion and scrutiny.

"Mother Wu, you are the one who manages the family finances. I can't help but be a little curious. Where did the remaining money go? Did you use it to help your family in private? Or did you buy something to give away?"

Every word Wu Younian said seemed to hint at one direction - his mother's home.

Indeed, Wu's mother would not have any other extra expenses on Xiaohe. Apart from this possibility, she herself could hardly come up with any other reasonable explanation.

Normally, Wu Younian might only complain occasionally, but the family’s money disappeared for no reason.

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