Chapter 179: Garden Walk

Tang Can puffed out her cheeks and slapped the recorder onto the table!

Ren Tiandu stepped forward and pressed play.

A stranger childlike voice said with contempt, "My aunt is true love, unlike your aunt, the kind no one wants!"

Tang Can's firm voice rang out, "My aunt is definitely not unwanted! She is a brave girl!"

The strange childlike voice sneered, "Ha, who doesn't know? Your aunt once tried to flirt with my uncle; does your aunt even deserve that?"

Tang Can replied with a bit of irritation, "Not at all. My uncle and aunt truly love each other; my aunt proposed because my uncle refused! That's called clever strategy!"

The stranger childlike voice grew louder, "Clearly my uncle rejected her; she was looking for a scapegoat to save face! Ren Tiandu is a poisonous‑tongued waste, not even a member of the Ren family! What kind of person is your aunt!"

Tang Can slapped the table and roared, "You are spouting nonsense! Trying to hide your own failures with twisted facts!"

The stranger childlike voice shouted, "Ugh, you study a waste every day and are still proud!"

Tang Can's voice matched hers, "Your mouth actually spews filth; I'm going to clean your mouth!"

The few people who heard the recording grew angrier!

"Why didn't you bring it out earlier?"

Ren Tiandu's fists hardened! As soon as he heard it, he knew which family's child it was! His parents kept him at home to grind his sour temper!

He had been cultivating himself for two years, and for the first time imagined being unmarried, he and his brothers prepared a banner to hang at the place where that family acted!

"Even if I bring it out, it's useless; the teacher is that waste's aunt!"

Ren Tiandu grew even angrier!

"Can Can, why didn't you go to the Principal or the Director of Discipline?"

【If the teacher can't solve it, go to her superior. Given Tang Can's status, the Director of Discipline must give her face!】

"It wasn't him; he took me and left. Did you hear my explanation?"

Tang Can was scolded by her aunt, but she didn't want her aunt to be sad, couldn't think of a good excuse, so she obediently took the beating.

"You used a hose on someone and got your own clothes wet too; if I don't take you away, have the guts not to lose the medicine after you catch a cold!"

Ren Tiandu also got angry!

Every time Tang Can catches a cold, she torments Ren Tiandu to the point of life and death! She stays up all night, refusing to sleep, demanding his wife to hold her! What to do with this pitiful guy who needs his wife?

Usually supervising her to take medicine is like demanding her life!

Which time did she cooperate?

Every cold makes the whole family exhausted; how dare he let this little ancestor cause trouble? He rushed to get her into the car to change clothes—was that also wrong?!

"The medicine is so bitter; when I take it, you just swallow the bitter herb and I'll take it!"

Ren Tiandu sat on the other sofa, angry!

He didn't dare to speak!

This little ancestor really dares him to do this!

"Can Can, it's still not too late to go back now! But just scolding them on the way back isn't fun enough!"

【How could a child possibly know the adult entanglements? It must have been taught by adults!】

"Ruan Huhu, do you have any good plan?"

"We can…"

【Hmm, why does big brother cover my mouth?】

"You're already a five‑year‑old big friend; you must solve your own problems!"

Tang Can looked at Su Xi and Su Yu with grievance; the former remained unmoved, the latter fidgeted with Su Xi's hand, trying to speak.

【I can have someone give them a love‑broadcast package, so that that child's aunt and uncle's love spreads forever!】

Su Xi: What can you possibly…!

Su Yu was forced to mute her mic, unhappy.

Tang Can was dragged away by Ren Tiandu, also unhappy!

"I want to be with Ruan Huhu, I don't want you!"

"Mmm mmm mmm!"

【Can Can, remember to check your phone at home; I'll find you with Mom's phone!】

"Let go of me, I want Ruan Huhu!"

"Mmm!"

【Don't hurt yourself!】

Su Yu watched Tang Can being taken away by Ren Tiandu and didn't chase after her.

"Why won't you let me speak?"

"What do you want to do?"

"Of course we'll use public opinion to recreate their past deeds, so the masses can see who really overstepped!"

【Is this method not good?】

"Have you considered Tang Tang's situation? You can't rely too much on public opinion."

Adults all know, this kind of thing isn't clear to a child unless the family constantly talks about it. The Ren and Tang families only need to apply pressure on the groom's side, and that side will proactively resolve the issue.

"Will this work? What if the groom's family doesn't agree? And if that child keeps slandering Tang Can at school, what then?"

"Don't worry, there will be results this afternoon."

If Tang Can is unreasonable, the Tang and Ren families might have to apologize to preserve face; but if Tang Can is right, even a forced apology would make them look justified.

Su Yu was out of it all day. Until the afternoon, Su Xi gave her the phone.

"Ruan Huhu, I'm so happy!"

"Why are you happy?"

"That useless Dianxin apologized to me in front of the whole school! And her little aunt got transferred!"

The enemy was punished, the teacher she hates is gone, and she's so happy!

"So great! Can Can, you're awesome!"

On the phone, Tang Tang tried to nod, but felt something was off!

"Hee hee!"

Tang Can smiled brightly.

"What a pity, the useless Dianxin's aunt and uncle didn't come. I still wanted them to admit in front of the whole school that the two have nothing to do with my aunt!"

Tang Can doesn't like Ren Tiandu, but she can't stand people criticizing her aunt's choice of people! Her grandparents said that at least Ren Tiandu doesn't cheat, loves her aunt a lot, and won't look for other women!

Su Yu also felt sorry!

"It's fine as long as you're not angry!"

"Of course I'm not angry; I'm so imposing at school now! They're all scared of me!"

Tang Can felt the joy of being a female tyrant! Wherever she goes now, others make way for her. That kind of life fascinates her! She wonders, when she goes out in the future, should she get more bodyguards to clear the path for her?

But there are few bodyguards at home!

"Softie, next time I go out I'll bring more bodyguards and put on a show for you! I feel happy just walking!"

"Can Can, you can come to my place; I have lots of bodyguards, plus Mingmeng's aunt's baby, Guoguo, she's also soft!"

【I don't know how the Tang Family and the Ming Family are related. There's an adult nearby; hearing Mingmeng should know their own relationship, right?】

"Sure!"

Tang Can was thrilled! She equally likes every softie!

Tang Tang indeed heard it. She's now also learning about company affairs. She's aware of the Shi Family incident and the Ming Family's wavering situation, so her face is full of conflict, about to speak but holding back.

"Aunt, can't I go?"

"If you really want to go, then you can!"

Tang Can felt as if someone poured a bucket of cold water on her, "Alright, softie, I'm not going then, see you next time!"

"Alright!"

【Strangely, is there any connection between the Ren Family, Tang Family, and the Shi Family, Ming Family?】

Tang Can hung up, slumped back home and started petting the cat's fur.

Su Yu made sure Tang Can hadn't been shortchanged, and, feeling relaxed, fell asleep.

When she woke up, Ji Yan was standing nearby.

"Sweetie, your biological clock is all messed up!"

Su Yu felt a bit guilty, "Sorry, there have been too many things lately!"

Ji Yan told Su Yu to freshen up, and she had the servant bring things up.

"Is it very late now?"

Su Yu yawned, torn about whether to eat! She was actually a bit sleepy, but when she became slightly conscious she noticed the room was bright, so she opened her eyes.

She can now keep sleeping through!

"Not late; at nine at night, after you finish dinner, rest a bit and then go to sleep!"

Ji Yan heard a knock, pressed a switch. The door opened, and the servant pushed in the pre‑prepared dishes.

"These dishes have been kept warm; if you don't like them, you can have the chef make fresh ones."

Su Yu isn't picky and concentrates on her plain rice. Ji Yan knows Su Yu is very focused while eating and doesn't disturb her.

Watching plate after plate of dishes fill her daughter's small, round belly, Ji Yan sighed, grateful that she brought her daughter back to the Su Family. With her daughter's eating habits, she might not be able to afford it on her own in the future!

"Mom, I'm done! *burp*"

Su Yu finished all the food and let out a big burp! Full, she's not sleepy at all, just feels a bloated belly!

"Let's go for a walk!"

"Okay!"

【As long as I'm not made to bond with that useless dad!】

Ji Yan heard Su Yu's inner voice and twitched her mouth corner. This father‑daughter pair are truly mismatched from birth. When Su Yi and Ji Yan are alone together, one day they would specifically accuse Su Yu!

Su Yi would then only spend half an hour each day berating Su Yu!

Ji Yan went from initial curious awkwardness to now just giving up!

Anyway, we can't fight, no need to panic!

Su Yu, dressed in pajamas, was strolling around her own garden.

"Guoguo! Aunt, uncle!"

"Xiao Yu! Sister Ji!"

"Yiyo!"

"Little sister is so cute!"

Su Yu stepped forward! Shi Xu and Mingmeng look much more haggard now! Su Yu, being sensible, didn't poke at their scars, and praised the baby in Mingmeng's arms!

She really is adorable, chubby, completely different from her parents' condition!

"Yes, she's well‑behaved and growing fast!"

Mingmeng didn't stop Su Yu from touching her daughter. She knew Su Yu had boundaries! She tucked her daughter into her husband's arms and chatted with Ji Yan.

Su Yu teased the child while eavesdropping on their conversation.

"We had agreed to go see the show together, but I still can't go."

"Take good care of yourself and the child!"

"It really shows a person's heart over time; back then there were so many people, but they're not as good as you, whom I just met!"

Mingmeng's first choice was naturally not the Su Family. But she made several phone calls, and only the Su Family agreed.

"We are sisters! You stay in the room; if you discover any problems, you can find me. That style was designed by my father-in-law, so it might not meet your expectations!"

"It's quite suitable for our family of three. Once the situation stabilizes, we'll leave, sorry for the trouble!"

"It's fine, don't be polite!"

Mingmeng smiled and agreed, "Okay!"

Mingmeng then chatted with Ji Yan about daily necessities, while Su Yu was no longer interested.

She poked the little dimple on Guo Guo's hand, curiously asking Shi Xu, "Guo Guo wants you to hold her now; she doesn't cry just from being held!"

Shi Xu: ……

"Yes, she's gotten used to it!"

Besides when the family of three sleeps together at night and she deliberately steps on his face with her feet, at other times his precious daughter is still very friendly!

"Can Can also likes the soft little sister; may I invite Can Can to come to my house to play with Guo Guo?"

Shi Xu wanted to agree, "Who is Can Can?"

"Can Can is Tang Can; her aunt married Ren Tiandu! Uncle, don't worry about her speaking harshly. Guo Guo doesn't understand! Besides, I don't mind; the three of us can play together!"

Shi Xu's mind stormed a bit, and he anxiously picked at his fingers.

Tang Can's background is quite good, but she's too sharp-tongued; wouldn't she corrupt the child? Their family's Guo Guo is already discerning enough to judge the tone of those who speak to her. Just thinking of Guo Guo being scolded into tears and needing comforting makes Shi Xu somewhat hesitant.

Ji Yan resolved the issue for the two of them, "Xiao Yu, let's go, don't disturb Auntie's family's rest!"

"Coming right away!"

Su Yu ran back to Ji Yan's side, panting, after saying goodbye to Mingmeng and the others, then walked along the garden path, asking as she went.

【Wulongcha, has the Ming family side reached a decision?】

【Not yet, the Ming family folks still haven't figured it out.】

The Qi family is also powerful, but the Qin family's influence is too widespread!

If the Qin family members are willing, they can ally with the Ji family and Xu family. With so many forces backing them, they need not fear problems! If they choose this side, the benefits they'd receive would be stable but limited.

The Ming family wants to avoid risk while maximizing benefits. The whole family is like a roly‑toy, tipping this way and that, unable to make a decision after long discussion.

【With the Ming family's indecisiveness, even if there were gold lying around, they wouldn't pick it up!】

Just do whatever you want!

【Exactly! If they dare to move against our project, you should also learn from your uncle and act against them!】

Wulongcha is eager to stir things up!

【Hmm, we still need to prepare a contingency plan! Really troublesome!】

After walking around, Ji Yan felt Su Yu's belly wasn't as full, so she let Su Yu go upstairs to sleep.

After washing up, Su Yu scratched her head, feeling she had forgotten to tell Wulongcha something.

The next morning, upon waking, Su Yu saw Mingmeng in the restaurant, somewhat surprised.

"Good morning, Auntie! How did you all come here to play?"

"Guo Guo likes to watch others eat; when others eat, she eats too!"

"Guo Guo's hobby is quite special! She wants an older sister? That's Can Can!"

"Finish your meal first, then we can talk, okay?"

Mingmeng just wants some quiet!

Tang Can's mouth—she might not be able to handle it! I hear she also likes to pick at things. You can't hit or scold her, yet you have to worry she'll teach her own daughter to be like that, so Mingmeng and Shi Xu aren't too keen on letting Tang Can come over to play with their daughter.

Su Yu finished her meal, sat obediently to one side, waiting for Mingmeng's reply.

"Right now, Tang Can's aunt Tang Tang should be busy with the Li family's affairs; letting Can Can come over wouldn't be good, as it could easily distract the Tang family."

【Which Li family? What else is going on?】

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