Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Mr. and Mrs. Tao were waiting for them at the entrance of the greenhouse. The two of them were chatting and laughing, sharing the joy of Chinese New Yearâs Eve. However, when they turned around, they saw Tan Ron and the others walking over with serious expressions.
âWhatâs wrong with your aunt? Is she still unhappy about losing too much money earlier?â Mrs. Tao asked with a smile.
Mr. Tao sensed that something was wrong and stopped smiling. âRourou, why did you call your mother and me over?â
Tan Rou nodded slightly. âLetâs talk inside.â
Mrs. Tao stopped smiling. She felt that something serious might happen next. If it wasnât something very important, Xiao Rou wouldnât have called them over on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
The servants were on holiday for the past two days, and no one was taking care of the greenhouse. Moreover, the greenhouse was relatively quiet and suitable for important matters.
Tan Rou was the last to enter the greenhouse. She paused at the door for a few seconds and glanced at a place from the corner of her eye. Then, she curled her lips and whispered, âHere she is again.â
âXiao Rou, what are you talking about?â Mrs. Tao asked.
Tan Rou replied, âI said that the flowers are really beautiful.â
âThe flowers are indeed beautiful.â Tao Yanâs mother looked around and agreed.
After entering the greenhouse, Tan Rou locked the door so that no one could enter while they were talking.
âXiao Rou, what exactly happened?â Mrs. Tao asked urgently.
Tan Rou put her index finger to her mouth and mouthed softly, âJust talk about unimportant things for a minute. Iâm going to catch someone.â
Although they did not understand what she meant, they did as she said. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tan Rou walked quietly through the flowers. When she reached the door, she leaned against the wall. The wall was made of matte tempered glass, so she couldnât see what was going on inside. Only the window on the wail could see. Under the transparent window, a figure was eavesdropping. Tan Rou suddenly opened the window, and the person couldnât dodge in time. He was so scared that he fell to the ground.
âWhy is Second Cousin squatting here on such a cold day? Are you trying to eavesdrop on our conversation?â Tan Rou said with a faint smile.
âI wasnât. I was just passing by.â Tao Yue stood up and waved her hand.
Tan Rou looked at the stone road in the distance and smiled.
Tao Yue rolled her eyes and changed her words. âIâm here to see Auntie. Is Auntie inside?â Actually, she wanted to see if Aunt Tao was making a deal with Tan Ronâs family. Aunt Tao had a lot of shares, and Tao Yue was worried that she would give those shares to Tan Ronâs family.
Mrs. Tao walked over. âWhy are you looking for me?â
âGrandma asked me to look for you.â In a panic, Tao Yue gave a random reason.
âIf I remember correctly, Grandma punished you to go back to your room to reflect on yourself this afternoon, right?â Tan Rou crossed her arms. âThere are so many people at home. Why would Grandma specially ask you to pass a message?â
Aunt Taoâs expression turned ugly. âEven if youâre lying, you have to find a more reasonable excuse. Since the old lady wants you to go back and reflect on yourself, then go back to your room and reflect on yourself. Donât cause any more trouble.â
Tan Rou sent a message to Aunt Zhou, asking her to come and take Tao Yue away.
âStrange, how did you get out? Isnât Second Aunt looking at you?â Tan Rou asked.
âSecond Sister-in-law was just called by the old lady to make dumplings.â
Tao Yue was indeed reflecting in her room at first. Second Aunt Tao was accompanying her in the living room, but the old lady asked Second Aunt Tao to help with the dumplings. So, it ended up with no one watching Tao Yue. Tao Yue couldnât stand it. She wanted to sneak into the main residence, but she saw Tan Rou and the others on the way, so she followed them.
âSince Grandma has given the order, Second Cousin should follow it well.â Tan Rou smiled and said, âIf you canât go back on your own, then someone else would be able to help you with it.â
Coincidentally, Aunt Zhou had also arrived. Tan Rou said, âAunt Zhou, please invite the Second Cousin back. Without Grandmaâs permission, itâs better not to let her out. Otherwise, Grandma will be angry.â
Tao Yue stomped her foot and left reluctantly.
âIâve always thought she was a good child. When she said those words this afternoon, I thought she was young and ignorant.â Tao GuGu looked at Tao Yueâs back and said sadly.
âSigh, I didnât expect her to be such a person!â
Tan Rou said, âDonât be sad, Auntie. Sheâs always been like this. She just pretended to be good in the past.â
âDonât worry about Tao Yue. You didnât call us here to see Tao Yue, did you?â
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