Chapter 103: The Control Group for the Farm Family’s Lucky Baby – 13

Ren Xin had no idea what happened to the injured man afterward. After her eldest brother carried her home, she was placed under house arrest again. They wouldn’t let a ginseng go out; if this continued, she might as well just let them eat her. What was the point of living like this?

“Daughter, come gnaw on some bones! They’re fresh out of the pot and smell delicious!”

“Coming! I want some garlic with mine!”

Book Spirit Number One: “The pig: I didn’t provoke any of you…”

The Ren Family’s unofficial member had been slaughtered today. It was currently simmering in the pot, bubbling away.

Ren Xin’s eldest brother watched her with a beaming smile, while her second brother said with a look of disdain, “Can we not be so uncouth?”

Ren Xin ignored him, focusing all her attention on gnawing the bone, completely oblivious to the world outside.

The ginseng was happy right up until the moment the Village Head arrived with that man. Now, watching the Village Head devour large mouthfuls of meat, Ren Xin’s heart twinged with physical pain.

Amused, her second brother asked, “It’s just pork, isn’t it? Is it really that serious?”

Ren Xin whimpered, “How is it not? Is that just ordinary pork? I raised that thing myself, tending to its every need. It was like my own child!”

Second Brother: “…” He suddenly lost his appetite entirely.

The Village Head had something to say. “This is Young Master Bai. He got lost in the mountains and was chased by a wild beast. He was accidentally injured and fell unconscious, but luckily Ren Xin spotted him…”

Ren Xin curled her lip. Those were clearly blade wounds. Since when did wild beasts start wielding broadswords? The local wildlife shouldn’t have to take the fall for this!

Young Master Bai introduced himself gently. “My name is Bai Shengxuan. I live in the capital, but through a series of misfortunes, I ended up here. I was fortunate enough to be saved by your daughter. It shames me that I currently possess nothing of value and cannot repay this life-saving debt immediately.”

Ren Xin curled her lip again. He had eaten so much of her family’s meat, only to spread his hands and claim he had no money.

What a jinx!

Bai Shengxuan still solemnly thanked Ren Xin, stating that once his injuries improved slightly, he would set off. He promised that the debt of gratitude would certainly be repaid.

Ren Xin, never one to be polite, asked, “And how much is your gratitude worth?”

Bai Shengxuan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, his tone firm. “A thousand gold!”

Well, that made things simple. A clear price, fair for all!

The Village Head clicked his tongue in envy, saying to Father Ren, “Your family is about to strike it rich. Young Master Bai clearly comes from a wealthy background; a promise like that won’t be broken.”

Father Ren didn’t care. What did it matter how much silver the family had? Did he look like someone who would ever get to touch it?

True enough.

The Ren family wasn’t surprised by Ren Xin’s bluntness. Getting a reward for saving a life was only natural, wasn’t it?

Book Spirit Number One did some calculations before announcing in a shocked tone, “Host, I’ve discovered that you’ve severed two of the female lead’s romantic interests, and you’ve made silver from both of them!”

Ren Xin was smug. “Just a minor maneuver.”

Book Spirit Number One continued to crunch the numbers. “But Host, the female lead still has four more lines. Can you handle all that work?”

Ren Xin was indifferent. “Zhang Qingmei hasn’t complained about raising so many fish in her pond¹. Why should I, the one catching them, feel tired? I’m full of energy.”

Book Spirit Number One felt compelled to remind her, “But there are assassins following this particular fish!”

Damn. That changed things. She’d have to raise the price!

Halfway through the meal, Zhang Qingmei actually showed up. She claimed she had some questions about embroidery and wanted to ask Ren Xin for advice.

What a hypocrite!

Zhang Qingmei said she was there for Ren Xin, but from the moment she entered the room, her eyes never left Bai Shengxuan. She asked in pleasant surprise, “Is this the young master who was injured on the mountain?”

The Village Head happily introduced them. “Yes, yes, this is Young Master Bai. Actually, Little Zhang also put in effort to save you. She was the one who ran down the mountain to find us.”

Translator’s Notes