Chapter 6, Grudges

"Good child, please go to the kitchen and help me for a while, I will be there soon." Luo Huaixiu suddenly turned around and pushed her daughter back, using her body to block her daughter's line of sight

"Mother, what is wrong?" Seeing her suddenly stop, Luo Mei tugged at her from behind

In front of them sat a plump matron, dressed in silk and satin, her demeanor haughty and aloof. Although she had not spoken a word, the noble aura emanating from her was striking, exuding an unmistakable sense of superiority that clearly marked her as someone from a wealthy family.

Thus, the 'Unique Flavor Restaurant' has been closed for three days

Gazing at the deserted doorway, Nangong Zihen's expression had turned ashen, his eyes dark and heavy as if a storm were about to descend

In her previous life, she encountered unworthy individuals and, blinded by love, married a scoundrel. Before the marriage, there were sweet words and tender romance, and she originally believed she had found a haven of happiness. However, after the wedding, she realized that it was not a haven, but rather a nightmare, a bottomless abyss from which there was no escape

However, when she arrived at the hall, she suddenly came to a halt, and the look of panic on her face vanished in an instant, replaced by an expression of coldness.

The lobby was in utter chaos; even though the tables and chairs had been moved away, bloodstains were still visible everywhere, remaining shocking to behold. Luo Mei was not idle either; she took a cloth and began to clean up alongside Luo Huai Xiu.

The tension on her face was too evident, making it difficult for Luo Mei to understand. ... Her mother was not someone who feared trouble ...

While cleaning the floor, she muttered to herself, tears glistening in her eyes, "I don't know what sins I have committed, I can't seem to find a moment of peace anywhere. After finally settling down here, I have caused such a huge trouble, is there any point in living like this? If it weren't for my daughter, I would really want to just end it all..."

In the center of the hall stood five individuals, among whom two men and two women appeared relatively young, while the fifth, an older woman, was of advanced age. All five bore expressions of irritation, their demeanor somewhat fierce

Luo Mei squinted her eyes slightly and followed along with a blank expression

Scenes from the past replayed in Luo Huaixiu's mind like a movie, as she gazed at the disheveled hall. The sense of desolation in her heart pierced her like a sharp knife, and the phrase 'wanting to cry but having no tears' perfectly described her current state

"Good child, be obedient. Leave the matters here to your mother to handle. You are an unmarried girl, so do not casually run into the main hall." Luo Huaixiu spoke with a mouthful of reasoning, using a bit of force to make her daughter turn around.

Throughout the entire process of dressing the wound, neither of the two spoke a single word

Luo Mei responded, "Alright"

Just as she raised her head to look at the elderly woman sitting down, the latter suddenly jumped up from her stool, pointing at her as if she had seen a ghost. The old woman's face was half green and half white, her eyes wide open, "You... you... it’s you!"

Luo Mei was momentarily stunned, then continued to quietly organize the medicine box

In the past seven to eight years, they have traveled to various places, experiencing all the hardships and joys, and ultimately settled in Yufeng County

Upon reopening, in order to dispel bad luck, Luo Huaixiu organized another promotional event, offering a bowl of food for every bowl purchased by customers dining in the restaurant. On that day, the business was exceptionally good; from the moment the doors opened until sunset, the threshold of the restaurant was nearly trampled by the influx of patrons

After the truth was revealed, the man not only showed no remorse but instead exposed all his negative traits. Because she had just given birth and the court did not support the divorce, she had no choice but to endure tears and hatred while staying with him, even using all her money to pay off his gambling debts. ... For him, in order to find liberation, she overnight became a destitute person ...

She originally thought that after the divorce, she could lead a peaceful life with her daughter, but she overestimated that man's character. The marriage was dissolved, yet that man continued to entangle her, either by threatening her or using their daughter as leverage, seeking ways to extort money from her

She did not expect to see her in such a place

Luo Huaixiu and Luo Mei had been busy all day, preparing to tidy up the kitchen and close for the night. Suddenly, Da Gu rushed in and said, "Shopkeeper, something's wrong. There are guests causing a disturbance outside."

Luo Huaixiu cast a glance at Dagu, "Dagu, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and take them down to handle the situation! Drive this pack of vicious dogs away!"

Luo Mei turned around, her indifferent gaze falling upon his cold face. Her slightly pursed red lips suddenly curled into a mocking arc, "This Yufeng County is not your territory; no one will heed your expression. Do not always act like a master. If it were someone else, you would either be dead or severely injured. We are not your slaves, so please refrain from summoning us at will."

"Good child, be obedient, go to the kitchen and keep yourself busy for a while, I will be there soon." Luo Huaixiu pulled her daughter to the kitchen door and reminded her once more before hurriedly heading to the hall

She also chose to report to the police, but the result was... The man's mistress came to her door, accompanied by some ruffians from society, and they beat her severely. If it had not been for the timely intervention of a neighbor who called the police, she might have even lost her daughter.

Downstairs, Luo Huaixiu is busy cleaning the lobby. Few of the tables and chairs are intact, as they have all been moved to the backyard and piled up.

No one knows how excited she was when she opened her eyes and found herself transformed into another woman... Leaving that world meant she was completely liberated

Hearing a woman's voice, Luo Mei could not help but turn around, quickly glancing past Luo Huai Xiu's figure.

With the memories of this body, she felt her heart ache once more... Compared to her previous incarnation, the experiences endured by this body are equally heart-wrenching and sorrowful

Luo Mei expressionlessly picked up the medical kit and walked out the door without even raising her eyes. However, when she reached the doorway, she suddenly stopped, turned her back to the room, and coldly said, "Don't think that just because you sent my mother and me away today, we should be grateful to you. On the contrary, you have destroyed our restaurant to such an extent, and it is undeniable that it is your fault. If you have any self-awareness, you should leave early and not make yourself detestable here. We do not wish to attract more trouble."

The child was frail and sickly from a young age, passing away at the age of ten. In a moment of despair, the mother hanged herself from a beam.

Seeing her staff being scolded, Luo Huaixiu approached with a cold expression, roughly pulling up a kneeling waiter from the ground, and scolded, "A man should kneel to heaven, to the earth, and to his parents. What are you kneeling before a pack of dogs for?"

It was not until Luo Mei began to tidy up the medicine box that Nangong Zihen suddenly asked in a low voice, "How long have you been practicing medicine?" Observing her skilled movements, it was likely not just three or five years, and most importantly, she was quite young.

Who is the elderly woman standing here pointing at her with a shocked expression?

Upon hearing this, Luo Huaixiu's heart leaped to her throat, and she hurried to the main hall. Her intuition told her that it must be related to that pair of master and servant again

It is not that she wants to stand up for the people in her store, nor does she wish to ruin her own business, but rather that the person before her does not deserve her kindness

The daughter's constitution is weak, and she fears that there may be further issues. Therefore, she has her daughter learn medicine from a young age, not for the purpose of saving others, but simply hoping that her daughter can achieve success and take care of her own health.

At that time, she was at home nurturing her pregnancy, so she entrusted all her business affairs to him. Little did she expect that after giving birth, she would receive a court summons, accusing her of fraud... It was then that she realized the man she had married was not a good person, but rather a complete scoundrel indulging in gambling, drinking, and debauchery... He was not only addicted to gambling but also stole all her identification documents, mortgaged the house left to her by her parents to loan sharks, and even sold her parents' store multiple times... He was not only addicted to gambling but also stole all her identification documents, mortgaged the house left to her by her parents to loan sharks, and even sold her parents' store multiple times...

Luo Huaixiu was still muttering, "Those tables and chairs are no longer usable; it seems we need to replace them with a new batch. My dear, you will write a sign later, stating that our restaurant will be closed for a few days due to renovations. Tomorrow morning, I will go and hire a carpenter to help us quickly make a new set of tables and chairs."

Nangong Ziheng's gaze darkened as he fixed his eyes on her back, his tone carrying a hint of command, "Speak!"

It is none other than her former mother-in-law, Lady Xue!

It was not until close to closing time that the number of diners gradually decreased

Just as she was puzzled and confused, she suddenly heard a sharp voice of anger coming from the hall, "Where is your manager? Why haven't you called your manager out yet?"

Mother? A familiar gentle call came from the stairs.

The mother was somewhat protective of him, and she could see that. However, she did not like it; she did not appreciate anyone disturbing the peaceful life they shared as mother and daughter

Hmm! Luo Huaixiu suddenly jumped up from the ground as if she had been injected with adrenaline, then vigorously wiped a patch of bloodstains on the wall, cursing without turning her head, "How despicable! If they want to beat or kill someone, why not go somewhere else? Look at what they have done here! If we don't clean this up, anyone who sees it might think we have killed someone!"

When she occupied this body and was reborn, she vowed to live well, no matter how difficult it might be, she would definitely make a name for herself! ... No longer would she look at others' faces, no longer would she be bullied, and no longer would she allow herself and her daughter to suffer even a bit of humiliation

Nangong Ziheng's handsome face was tense, and a sinister aura flickered in his eyes

Originally, she was a talented and beautiful young lady from the Luo family, married to a renowned scholar in the capital. However, due to experiencing bleeding during her pregnancy, her in-laws deemed her to be carrying a demon... On the very day she gave birth to her daughter, her husband expelled her from the house with a divorce decree.

In the lobby, there were no other diners besides those six individuals

As soon as she spoke, the expressions of the six individuals changed completely

Luo Mei squinted her eyes and was forced to take two steps back