Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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After saying this, Zhuang Jiuge quickly covered his mouth, his eyes darting left and right, up and down, like a thief.
Zhuang Li raised an eyebrow and asked, “What are you afraid of?”
“I’m afraid that God will hear what I just said and punish me. Everyone in the village says that Zhuang Tian’er is a fairy from heaven who came down to earth to undergo trials, and that God is her father and will protect her.” Zhuang Jiuge pointed to the top of his head, with a mysterious expression.
“What do you think?” Zhuang Li asked with a smile, gently resting his chin on his hand.
“I think she’s weird! She has a terrible temper, she’s not some fairy godmother. She tries to take anything good from our family, and if she can’t, she badmouths us to Grandpa and Grandma, making them dislike us,” Zhuang Jiuge said indignantly.
Zhuang Li nodded thoughtfully, then stood up, smoothed the wrinkles in his long robe, and said gently, “Brother is going out for a walk. Don’t practice calligraphy anymore, read a book for a while.”
“Brother, I’ll stay with you.” Zhuang Jiuge quickly reached out to support his brother’s arm, his face full of worry.
The two brothers slowly walked out of the courtyard and onto the country path outside.
This was a scenic spot, with verdant mountains in the distance and emerald lakes nearby. This small village was nestled among the green hills and clear waters, earning it the poetic name of Luoxia Village (Sunset Glow Village). One could only imagine how beautiful it must be when the sunset glowed over this place.
Zhuang Li walked under an old locust tree to escape the scorching sun and watched from afar as Zhuang Tian’er walked through the village carrying a basket.
Every villager who met her would stop and greet her with a smile. Children surrounded her, calling her “Sister Tian’er” from all sides, their faces showing obvious affection and fondness.
Several children seemed to dislike Zhuang Tian’er, standing on the periphery glaring at her, yet their eyes revealed fear and apprehension. They seemed to have suffered at Zhuang Tian’er’s hands before.
A woman in her thirties suddenly rushed out of a farmhouse courtyard, pointing her finger at Zhuang Tian’er and yelling, “You little slut, what makes you think my Si Niu stole your things? And you even got the village kids to beat him up? I’ll tear this bast**d’s mouth off today!”
The woman lunged at Zhuang Tian’er, baring her teeth and brandishing her claws, but a middle-aged man suddenly appeared behind her, grabbing her arm and whispering, “Say less, or you’ll be in trouble!”
“I don’t believe in this nonsense! If you’re so capable, let God send down a bolt of lightning to strike me dead!” The woman pointed to the sky and cursed incessantly, but her volume had noticeably decreased, and her fierce aura had also weakened somewhat.
It seems she was also wary of Zhuang Tian’er, this lucky star.
Just then, a large black dog jumped out of the bushes and bit the woman’s buttocks hard.
The woman screamed in pain, her body swayed and she fell to the ground, whereupon she was dragged into the bushes by the large black dog and torn apart. Instead of helping her, her husband knelt before Zhuang Tian’er and kowtowed repeatedly, saying things like, “Please, fairy, spare my life.”
The children watching burst into laughter.
The villagers passing by looked on with awe and whispered among themselves, “Tian’er is truly a lucky star from heaven. Those who bully her will be punished! From now on, we must all treat Tian’er better and not bully her!”
Zhuang Tian’er waved her hands repeatedly, urging the man to get up, but she didn’t mention forgiving the woman at all. She seemed genuinely confused about how all this had happened, her face showing a bewildered, helpless, and innocent expression.
The woman struggling in the grass cried out pitifully, “Stop biting! Stop biting! Tian’er, I’m sorry, Auntie will never do it again! Make this dog stop! Tian’er, please forgive me! Auntie will kowtow to you!”
After she finished speaking, without Zhuang Tian’er giving any instructions, the big black dog released the woman, jumped out of the bushes, and ran away in a flash. It seemed to have come specifically to support Zhuang Tian’er, and once its purpose was achieved, it left immediately without any hesitation.
As the big black dog passed by Zhuang Li and Zhuang Jiuge, it glanced at them sideways and growled softly, as if warning them not to bully Zhuang Tian’er.
Zhuang Li stared at the dog’s murky eyes, his smile growing increasingly amused.
Zhuang Tian’er, who had once again performed a miracle, was surrounded by a group of children as she returned to the Zhuang family courtyard.
Seeing the two brothers standing under the locust tree, she smiled and waved: “Big brother, second brother, you are both weak, don’t stay in the sun for too long.”
Zhuang Jiuge took a step back, looking at her with a mixture of fear and hatred.
Zhuang Li smiled at her instead, his eyes flashing with an ambiguous light.
Zhuang Tian’er had never seen Zhuang Li like this before and was slightly taken aback. When she came to her senses, her arm was grabbed by a woman with a belly as big as a rouge.
The woman choked back tears as she said, “Tian’er, can you help me see if the baby in my belly is a boy or a girl? I’ve been having stomach aches lately, and I’m so worried!”
The woman’s mother-in-law ran out from the neighboring yard, anxiously saying, “Tian’er, please share your good fortune with my Shuangxi. She’s been having inexplicable stomach problems lately; I’m afraid this pregnancy isn’t going well and she might miscarry!”
“Don’t panic, sister-in-law, let me feel it for you.” Zhuang Tian’er quickly reached out and gently stroked the woman’s belly in a clockwise direction, saying in a soft voice, “I think I see something, but the picture isn’t very clear yet. Sister-in-law, let me read your face.”
She looked up and stared into the woman’s eyes.
The woman stared intently at her, her once bright pupils gradually becoming misty.
After a long while, Zhuang Tian’er said cheerfully, “Sister-in-law, I dare not say whether your baby is a boy or a girl, after all, it is a secret of heaven. But I can see that when this baby grows up, he will be riding in a tall carriage, wearing silk and brocade, and sleeping on soft pillows. He is destined for a good life.”
The woman blinked, then laughed heartily.
The mother-in-law, who originally wanted a boy, said with relief, “Okay, okay, whether it’s a boy or a girl, as long as they are successful in the future, that’s fine.”
Zhuang Tian’er asked again, “Sister-in-law, thanks to my good fortune, your stomach doesn’t hurt anymore, right?”
The woman was stunned for a moment, then clutched her stomach and exclaimed, “Oh my, it really doesn’t hurt at all anymore! This child is blessed by Tian’er and will surely have a good life in the future! Tian’er, wait here, your sister-in-law will wrap up some eggs for you!”
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left her a basket of eggs, expressing their gratitude profusely before departing.
Hearing the commotion outside, Grandma Zhuang rushed out to check. Seeing that her granddaughter had indeed brought back another basket of eggs, she wore a smug expression. But when she saw Zhuang Li and Zhuang Jiuge standing under the locust tree, she glared at them fiercely.
She never gave her two good-for-nothing grandsons a kind look.
Having observed this, Zhuang Li understood everything. Stepping out from the shadow of the locust tree, he chuckled and said, “System, is this the lucky star you were talking about?”
Completely bewildered, 7480 said, “Yes, Master, didn’t you see it just now? Zhuang Tian’er is blessed from head to toe. All the good fortune in the world is concentrated on her.”
Zhuang Li shook his head, his tone dismissive: “System, believe it or not, Zhuang Tian’er is about to have a run of bad luck after meeting me.”
7480: “!!!”
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