MGASC -Chapter 14 With Me Here, No One Can Bully You

Zhang Qiao focused on her work, thinking to herself, This tone sounds exactly like Lin Tianyue, that typical straight man. No wonder Lin Xun later studied science and engineering, dedicating himself to research.

This was probably the essence of straight-man thinking—whatever they feel, it’s written all over their face.

In contrast, the third brother, Lin Jin, was like a naive sweetie, and the second brother, Lin Ran, on the surface was one thing but secretly another, with sharp and flexible thinking. No wonder he later took over the family business and became a big shot in the commercial world.

Seeing the eldest looking completely baffled, Zhang Qiao smiled, feeling quite pleased: “Yes, I do have a scheme. How about you guess—what do you think my scheme is?”

Lin Xun thought for a long while, his face turning bright red: “How would I know? Anyway, you definitely have ill intentions!”

“Yes, yes, yes, I have ill intentions. I’m a seductress. I even plan to sell you three off,” Zhang Qiao said, her laughter like silver bells, crisp and pleasant. “Lin Xun, that’s why you need to keep an eye on your two younger brothers—not only to guard against me, but also outsiders. Don’t let them take advantage of you.”

Lin Xun spoke seriously: “Don’t worry about that. With me here, no one can bully them!”

Zhang Qiao nodded approvingly: “Mm, I also believe you’ll be a good older brother. Alright, go play. Remember to come back for the buns later. I’ll tell you some good news: your father’s business deal went through this time. He’s about to get rich. From now on, you can ask for whatever you want to eat—because only after you’re full will you have the strength to oppose this bad woman of mine, right?”

Lin Xun blushed again. Why did she keep calling herself a bad woman?

She kept belittling herself, leaving him unable to respond—he couldn’t exactly say, Yes, you’re right.

He struggled to come up with a sentence but failed, and sulkily ran off.

Watching that slightly flustered little figure leave, Zhang Qiao smiled gently to herself.

It seemed self-deprecation really worked. As long as she went all out in mocking herself, the little ones who wanted to mock her would have no way to respond.

Zhang Qiao didn’t intend to lecture them on moral principles; after all, children at this age wouldn’t listen. It was better to let things happen naturally. Over time, people’s true nature would reveal itself.

The three little ones went out to play with their candy, and the cozy courtyard regained its quiet. Soon, Zhang Qiao put the green beans and ribs on to stew, the savory aroma wafting through the yard. Accompanied by the picturesque sunset, the place was full of the warmth of daily life.

She even found herself enjoying this moment of peace. But this calm didn’t last an hour before a series of rough knocks on the door interrupted it.

“Second sister, open up! What are you cooking? It smells amazing!”

Hearing the voice, Zhang Qiao frowned.

It was Zhang Song, her useless little brother from her original family.

In her previous life, their mother, Chen Guilan, had a son late in life and spoiled Zhang Song outrageously. Before him, she had four daughters. According to neighbors, Zhang Qiao had two younger sisters—one was given away at birth, and the other was thrown into the forest to be fed to wild dogs.

At that time, society heavily favored sons over daughters. Zhang Qiao and her older sister had been called “money-losing children” by Chen Guilan all their lives. Even though Chen Guilan was a woman herself, she never cared about her daughters’ lives.

Later, nearly forty, she finally had a son and spoiled him wildly. Anything tasty, anything useful, anything wearable—everything went to the son.

And it didn’t stop there. When Zhang Qiao got married, her mother PUAed her, taking any money Zhang Qiao received from Lin Tianyue and sending it home to support her parents and little brother. Calling them vampires wouldn’t even be an exaggeration.

Zhang Qiao stared at the front door, her chest tightening. She was about to grab the lock to secure the door when a man’s hand reached in from outside and opened the inside latch.

Zhang Song barged in as if it were his own house. “So you’re making buns! Smells amazing! That meat must be ours, you loser. How dare you eat meat? Put it all back for me!”

He smelled the food and tried to rush into the kitchen, but Zhang Qiao blocked the doorway with a firewood stick in her hand.

“Zhang Song, what are you doing? This is my house! Get out!”

The fifteen- or sixteen-year-old Zhang Song froze. “Second sister, what did you say?”

Zhang Qiao’s tone was icy as she gripped the stick tightly: “I said, get out. Or be careful—I won’t hold back!”

“What do you mean, not hold back? Two days gone and you’re already in a mood? Do you know what you did? You escaped from Old Man Liu’s house and ruined our family! Since yesterday, that old bachelor has come to our house three times! Mom said either you return the stuff and pay him 600 yuan, or you come back with me to marry that old bachelor. Otherwise, this isn’t over!”

“600 yuan? You guys are dirt poor, huh? If you’re so short on cash, why don’t you sell a kidney!”

“Sell… sell what kidney? You regretted the marriage, you offended that person, so if not you, then who will compensate?”

“I have no money! Let your mother marry him. They’re more age-appropriate, and you’ll even get an extra father to care for you!”

“What… what the hell are you talking about?”

Zhang Song was completely thrown off by Zhang Qiao’s retort, growing more frantic. “I’m not reasoning with you. You’re coming back with me now. That old bachelor is still waiting at our house!”

Flustered and angry, Zhang Song lunged to grab her. Zhang Qiao, furious, swung the stick at him.

What kind of people were these?

In her past life, Zhang Qiao had always supported her original family—funding her brother’s education, clothing, and food—and this was the ungrateful family she got in return!

No, they weren’t even ungrateful—they were a nest of vipers!

She trembled with anger.

She also regretted letting the three little ones go out to play. Now she was alone, pregnant, and if she fought with Zhang Song, she would definitely be the one to suffer.

Sure enough, after being hit, Zhang Song swore and tried to slap her. Zhang Qiao seized the opportunity and struck him again, causing him to cry out in pain.

“Damn it, little bitch! You even hit hard! I’ll beat you to death today!”

Zhang Song grabbed a shovel leaning against the wall, ready to strike Zhang Qiao.

Zhang Qiao broke out in cold sweat. Desperate, she shouted behind him: “Tianyue! You’re finally back!”

Zhang Song shuddered and turned, but there was no Lin Tianyue behind her.

Realizing he’d been tricked, he then heard the kitchen door close.

Furious, he kicked the kitchen door: “Zhang Qiao! Come out! You tricked me! Even if Lin Tianyue really came back, I’m not afraid of him!”

The old kitchen door rattled under his kicks. Zhang Qiao hid inside, her heart in her throat.

If he kicked a few more times, the door would break. What would she do then?

In this era, there were no cellphones. She couldn’t even send a message or call the police.

Ahhh! This is so unfair! She really wanted to smash that ungrateful little bastard outside!

Zhang Song continued kicking and shouting: “Bitch, open the door! Mom said today, that old bachelor—you’ll marry him whether you want to or not!”