Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 258 - 258 258 Fate

?Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Fate Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Fate There was a bus back to the village at three in the afternoon; if they missed it, the five of them would have no choice but to walk back.

Bai Ju and her spouse had to work and had no time to send them off, and Bai Xiao and the others didn’t require any fussing over. Bai Ju even packed all the items given out by the factory for Bai Xiao to take back.

Bai Xiao insisted on leaving some pork behind; just because her sister’s life had improved, it didn’t mean she should take everything without leaving anything for herself, not to mention the longing looks in the three children’s eyes.

Bai Xiao and Bai Song, along with Li Haiping, Li Hai’an, and Li Haishun hurried to the bus station.

Suddenly, Bai Xiao remembered Fang Jianping’s family and told her eldest brother to wait for her at the station, saying that she would at least feel more at ease if she could catch a glimpse of them.

She hoped that good people would always receive their due rewards in this life.

Bai Song didn’t know what Bai Xiao was planning to do, but since she was an adult and not an ignorant child, he felt fairly confident leaving her to her own devices as they headed to the station.

Bai Xiao went straight to the row of shops where Fang Jianping’s store was, only to find that it had changed hands, now turned into a noodle shop. She shook her head, wondering if Fang Jianping had encountered some misfortune or if, perhaps, he was still unable to escape his ill fate from a previous life.

She didn’t go up to ask for fear that she would be distressed if she heard any negative news; she’d tried her best to change the fate of everyone, particularly those who had been kind to her in the past, wishing them well. Unfortunately, sometimes it was still hard to contend with destiny.

Feeling a bit down, Bai Xiao, with her basket on her back, walked toward the station, only to be tapped on the shoulder from behind.

“Little girl, I finally found you!”

Bai Xiao turned around and immediately brightened up.

Yang Mei was looking at her with a face full of surprise.

“Auntie?”

“You little rascal, you’ve been hard to find. I’ve finally caught up with you. I figured your sister’s family would be in town, and you’d surely come to visit her. I’ve been hanging around the station these past few months, hoping to bump into you, and at last I have. Come on, let’s go to your auntie’s shop, have a drink, rest your feet. I know you must be in a hurry to get back to the village, so I won’t keep you.”

She wouldn’t let go of Bai Xiao’s hand.

Bai Xiao glanced at her watch; there was a little over an hour left, which was plenty of time to catch up, and she really wanted to know what had become of Fang Jianping now.

“Auntie, I’m coming with you, no need to rush!” Yang Mei, true to her temperament, was always in such a hurry.

They arrived at the station’s side; the houses here were expensive because of the location! The house here was much pricier than the one where Fang Jianping and his wife had lived earlier, but this place also enjoyed much more foot traffic.

She had never expected Fang Jianping and his wife to move here; the house was spotlessly clean! Through the big glass windows, she could see the glass showcase inside and the wooden shelves behind the counter filled with all sorts of goods, with Fang Jianping behind the counter serving customers.

Recognizing Bai Xiao as soon as Yang Mei brought her in, Fang Jianping greeted her immediately.

There was no way he and his wife could forget Bai Xiao, whose offhand remark had changed their lives forever. Now that they were living peacefully, they owed a lot to this young girl.

The couple had always been grateful and had wanted to properly thank Bai Xiao.

“Girl, you’ve come! Have a seat,” Fang Jianping warmly invited her while weighing cookies for a customer and speaking to Bai Xiao.

Yang Mei seated Bai Xiao near the stove, fetched a tea jar from behind the counter, poured some boiled water into it, and added two spoonfuls of orange powder, a trendy item these days, even more popular than white sugar.

“Here! Have a sip to warm up first. Have you eaten yet? Let your auntie whip up a bowl of noodles for you!” Yang Mei’s fondness for Bai Xiao grew by the second.

Bai Xiao quickly shook her head, “Auntie, don’t trouble yourself, I’m not hungry. I just had a full meal at my sister’s place. Let’s just talk for a bit. If you’re too busy, then I’ll have to leave.”

Yang Mei laughed, “You, kiddo, come on, Auntie will sit down with you for a chat.”

Nonetheless, she grabbed a handful of melon seeds and peanuts from the basket nearby and roasted them on the circle of the stove, “Auntie doesn’t really have any fancy snacks here! If you’re bored, just nibble on some melon seeds or peel a few peanuts to eat.”

Bai Xiao didn’t hold back and peeled the peanuts, surveying the shop. This new store had expanded to over twice the size of the original one, and the range of goods was clearly more abundant and complete. Even the counters and wooden shelves were meticulously crafted, and the merchandise was arranged in an orderly fashion—such a transformation from the initial small shop.

“Auntie, when did you guys move?”

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping exchanged smiles, “Our moving was all thanks to you.”

Bai Xiao pointed to herself, “Me? What does it have to do with me?”

Yang Mei sat down, “You might not be aware of how much your words back then, and the suggestion you gave us, meant to our family. It was a tremendous act of kindness.”

Bai Xiao felt embarrassed; after all, she only gave that advice because she knew a lot about future events from her previous life. Of course, what was more important was her knowledge that this couple were good people who had show kindness to her in the past. She wasn’t heartless or ungrateful; anyone who had been kind to her,
she would want to repay. She hoped that their lives could be better. Sometimes in life, a bit of guidance from others might just change one’s destiny.

She wished for all the people she knew to have good endings in this life.

Of course, the bad ones must face the consequences of their actions.

If heaven wouldn’t punish them, then let her, Bai Xiao, do it.

“Auntie, I really don’t understand what you’re saying,” Bai Xiao said.

Fang Jianping sent away the last customer and came out from behind the counter with a stool, sitting by the stove. The three of them huddled around the stove for warmth.

“My girl, I want to thank you. These past years, it was as if I were blind and heartless, never seeing the beast I fostered right by my side, and even treated him as if he were my own son. The advice you gave me last time, after I acted on it, I clearly saw those people’s true colors.

Now, my days are so much more comfortable, all thanks to you. Ever since I kicked those ungrateful wolves and vampires off me, my spouse and I have been living comfortably. We transferred the lease of our old shop and bought this one. Although it took all our savings, we no longer have to think about supporting someone else’s son, so we can really spread our wings.

This shop is doing very well now, doing ten times better than the old store. Look at me, I even bought a car. And oh, our three daughters are so good to us. I used to not want them to come home often, worried that my nephew would be unhappy to see them returning all the time, but now they come back often with their husbands and children.

My spouse and I can actually enjoy the happiness of family life. Especially when I was sick recently, my three daughters stayed by my side throughout. Only after falling ill did I realize who really cares for me in this world.

No matter how close other people’s children may seem, they are still others’ children. Only your own children will be the most filial. Now, I finally understand this. From now on, I’m going to live well with your auntie. Forget about passing on the family name or breaking the filial piety pot; I’ve thought about it, a filial daughter is also your own child. We should live in the moment, why bother about things after death?” Fang Jianping truly had come to a realization.

Yang Mei was also chuckling gleefully, “Your uncle has really changed, I can hardly believe it’s the same man. Look how affectionate he is with our three daughters.”

Bai Xiao smiled with relief. Yes, this is life, living in the present.

After sitting for a while, Bai Xiao saw that it was about time to go.

Upon hearing she was leaving, Fang Jianping took out a large package of goods that he had sorted out at the counter and insisted on giving it to Bai Xiao, “Girl, we have fate with you. If you don’t accept it, your uncle’s heart won’t be at ease. It’s just a little token from me. When you have time, come back and visit your uncle and auntie’s place as if it were relatives’. We can’t lose this connection.”

Bai Xiao really couldn’t refuse; if she did, the couple might even fall out with her.

They were truly kind people.

So, she ended up heading to the bus station, her arms burdened with the heavy package.