“Mom, there are so many people! Let’s go see!” Zhener exclaimed, prompting Lan Lan to investigate. She discovered a young girl selling herself to bury her father. The girl, with her small, delicate frame, displayed a stubborn resilience as she hid her face.
Despite the onlookers, no one stepped in to help. A fat middle-aged man in fine clothes approached; Lan Lan recognized him as a local wealthy man with a repulsive, rat-like appearance. He lifted the girl’s head, revealing her delicate features and large, pitiful eyes that evoked a protective instinct in onlookers.
The man began to touch the girl’s face, making “tsk tsk” sounds.
“What a pretty girl! Today, I’ll do a good deed and take you in! When I take you home and fatten you up, I might even make you my concubine!” He ended with a lewd chuckle.
The girl was terrified, trembling and trying to back away. Lan Lan stepped forward and declared, “I’ll take this girl!” Turning to the girl, she asked, “Are you willing to come with me?”
“Yes, thank you, madam, for your kindness. This servant will work to repay you,” the girl replied joyfully, seeing Lan Lan as a protector.
The wealthy man was furious but stunned upon seeing the ethereal Lan Lan, drooling in admiration. Lan Lan smiled sweetly, asking, “Sir, can I have this girl today?”
“Of course,” the man replied distractedly, his mind on Lan Lan rather than the situation.
“Then I thank you,” Lan Lan said with an insincere smile.
“Xiaoyue, go call some people to help the young lady handle the aftermath.” He instructed, and Xiaoyue went to find help.
“Miss, wait a moment! This is something I had my eye on first. How can you take what belongs to others?”
Seeing Lan Lan tell Xiaoyue to call people, the local wealthy man finally came to his senses, his beady eyes shifting as he thought of a plan.
“Unless…” The local wealthy man stared at Lan Lan, purposely keeping her in suspense.
“Unless what?” Lan Lan coldly laughed, feeling disgusted and not wanting to entertain him further, her gaze turning cold.
