TNIBFT -Chapter 86 Women Are Really Frightening

Fang Shenghu’s eyes widened as he looked at Ye Tian and hurriedly said, “That’s enough!”

“Enough!”

“Right now, with the heavy snow, many people in the village are looking for work. As long as the pay is right, they’ll do anything.”

Ye Tian was truly flush with cash at the moment.

Fang Shenghu raised his head slightly and glanced around. The house was half-repaired; last time they fixed the southwest corner, and now they were repairing the other collapsed sections. If seven or eight people worked simultaneously, it could be completed in two or three days.

Once the house was repaired, they wouldn’t have to worry about the heavy snow, and the three children wouldn’t suffer.

“That’s right, get a few more people. Preferably finish within a day or two. Use the best bricks and tiles—just make the house sturdy. Don’t worry about appearances. The courtyard wall is most important. I want a two-meter-high wall, with all the surfaces embedded with polished blades…”

Ye Tian’s expression was serious as he gestured and drew diagrams for Fang Shenghu.

Fang Shenghu frowned slightly. He didn’t fully understand why Ye Tian wanted the courtyard wall and house built this way, but he didn’t ask.

At this point, Ye Tian surely had his own plan.

The three children sat by the fire, their delicate, snowy-white faces looking up at Ye Tian in unison.

Ye Shuangxue asked, “With such a tall wall and blades on top, who could even climb over it? Is it because our family has a lot of money, so nobody’s allowed in?”

Xiao Jiang’s small face lit up, his eyes shining as he stared at Ye Tian.

Ye Yunting frowned, glancing toward the door curtain swaying in the wind, remaining silent.

The two children chattered away.

Ye Tian looked at Fang Shenghu and said, “The weather has been abnormal lately. Grain prices will definitely skyrocket soon. It’s even more important to ensure the safety of the children at home. Brother Fang, once the house is built, you can move in with us. Living together will also be safer.”

“Eh!”

Fang Shenghu was touched, his eyes reddening.

He nodded repeatedly, his gaze full of warmth as he looked at Ye Tian. “Don’t worry. Tonight I’ll go to the nearby villages to find workers. I guarantee the house will be repaired within the next couple of days.”

Ye Tian was already satisfied with the thoughtfulness. Truly living with Ye Tian? Fang Shenghu himself would never get used to it.

After all, Ye Tian was the master, and he was the servant.

There was no reason to live together.

Ye Tian nodded and lowered his head, staring thoughtfully at the flames dancing in the fire.

Jiang Yunxi had appeared at least two years earlier than planned.

Without Sun Wuji and Tao Lichun, Shen Jie hadn’t been able to blend into the City Lord’s mansion, but as a chosen child, Shen Jie couldn’t be abandoned. It was as if an invisible hand was constantly pushing him back toward the original plot.

Jiang Yunxi’s early appearance served two purposes. First, it would leave an impression on Ye Yunting, laying the groundwork for Ye Yunting’s future obsession with Jiang Yunxi and assisting Shen Jie.

Second, it would bring Shen Jie into the City Lord’s mansion, allowing father and son to reunite and the story to return to its proper path.

If so, Ye Tian and the children would have to leave Sifang City.

Or find a larger sanctuary.

The recent snowstorms had lasted several days. With the large number of displaced people near Sifang City, life had already been difficult. Now, things were even worse. Starving people could do anything; repairing houses was definitely a priority.

“Fang Shenghu?”

“Are you inside?”

A sharp, piercing voice rang out. Fang Shenghu, growing impatient, furrowed his brows and stood up. “I’ll go first. I’ll take care of the house immediately.”

He hadn’t even finished speaking.

Jiang Caiyun lifted the curtain and stepped inside. She was about 1.5 meters tall, and bundled in thick cotton clothes, looking like a little winter melon. A thin layer of snow rested on her bright red headscarf. The moment she entered, her eyes scanned the room.

Like a hunting dog, she wrinkled her nose: “Eating meat?”

“You spend your wages every day treating other people’s kids to fancy food. Fang Shenghu, are you out of your mind?” Jiang Caiyun’s voice was sharp. She took a few steps forward and reached the large copper pot.

She yanked off the lid, and thick steam billowed out, carrying a rich meaty aroma.

Seeing only a bit of soup left in the pot, Jiang Caiyun trembled with anger. They had eaten everything—leaving not a single piece for her?

“Fine! You big fool, we’re not done yet,” Jiang Caiyun cried and yelled, paying no attention to the three children beside Fang Shenghu. If it weren’t for Ye Shuangxue dodging quickly, she might have been stepped on.

Jiang Caiyun grabbed Fang Shenghu’s clothes, tearing and berating him: “What are you pretending for? I’ve long suspected these three little brats aren’t yours. I’ve been married to you for over a year, and every day you run over here, pouring your heart out. Are you saying they aren’t your real kids?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Fang Shenghu looked humiliated, glancing awkwardly at Ye Tian while trying to pull Jiang Caiyun’s hands off him: “Let go. We’ll talk about this later at home. Let go first. I won’t! You’ll explain today—do you want these three little brats, or do you want me?”

Huh?

Ye Shuangxue’s bright eyes sparkled with gossip.

She didn’t look anything like Uncle Fang, but he must have seen their mother. After all, Fang Shenghu raised the three siblings himself.

She had asked Ye Tian about their mother before. At the mere mention of her, Ye Tian would curse violently and lose control, venting all his anger on the three siblings, so they never dared bring her up in front of him.

Xiao Jiang, standing behind Ye Yunting, peeked out half his head: “Big brother, women are terrifying.”

“All the women in the world, only Second Sister is the best.”

Ye Yunting nodded in agreement. Hearing the last part, he slightly turned his head and whispered: “But your Second Sister is even scarier.”

The two kids shrank their necks, understanding each other without words.

Jiang Caiyun seemed insane. Even after hitting Fang Shenghu, she wasn’t satisfied. She started smashing things in Ye Tian’s house. A newly bought wooden stool? She lifted it and smashed it down. She felt everything belonged to her. Fang Shenghu had been hiding the truth, spending money to support Ye Tian and the three little brats.

“Don’t forget—I bought you from human traffickers. You knew my situation. Even when we married, I said that I had to care for these three children and Ye Tian, and you personally agreed. Besides, everything in Ye Tian’s house is earned by him. My tiny monthly allowance—do you think it’s enough to buy beef?”

Fang Shenghu’s face turned red, his neck thick with anger. He wished he could slap this woman away.

Jiang Caiyun paid no attention. Back then, she agreed to Fang Shenghu’s terms just to have a meal. Now that she had food, she wanted meat. And now, she wanted more.

Unable to defeat Fang Shenghu, she turned her rage toward Ye Shuangxue.

The little girl was cute, which only poured more fuel on her anger.

A five-year-old girl—surely she could vent her fury on her, right?

Ye Shuangxue furrowed her brows, staring at the furious woman. Her innocent little face turned toward Fang Shenghu. Seeing blood marks on Uncle Fang’s face, her expression hardened in anger.

“You little brat, I let you eat meat, didn’t I? Let’s see if I don’t tear you apart today!” Jiang Caiyun lunged forward.

Ye Tian hadn’t reacted yet, about to rush forward.

But the little girl moved with incredible speed. A small figure shot straight at Jiang Caiyun, delivering a tiny kick: “BANG!”

The next second:

Jiang Caiyun flew over a meter away, landing on the ground with her head smashing hard against the copper pot.

“Vuuum…” A loud thud.

Everyone present widened their eyes, staring at Ye Shuangxue in disbelief.