The Scumbag Ex-Wife of the Heroine in the Old Abusive Article - Chapter 18

Wen Jin’an nodded, her gaze sweeping over the two men. “Then I’ll trouble you both, my dear brothers-in-law,” she said softly.

At that moment, a man appeared at the courtyard gate. He had a sharp, monkey-like face and wore a loose Confucian robe that hung awkwardly on his gaunt frame. The robe’s front flaps were tucked into his waist to cope with the heat.

“Qin Yang, come here,” the man called, waving Qin Yang over.

Qin Yang froze for a moment before quickly recognizing him.

This was Chen San, one of the Original Host’s disreputable friends. He was notorious for petty theft and loved to show off, having even bought a Confucian robe in town to set himself apart from the villagers.

His scrawny figure draped in the oversized robe gave him the comical appearance of a monkey performing opera.

How utterly ridiculous, Qin Yang thought.

Chen San had squandered plenty of the Original Host’s money during their wild days together. Qin Yang had been planning to find a chance to get it back, but now he’d conveniently come to her door.

I can’t let him leave, she plotted inwardly. If he doesn’t repay me, he’ll have to face the consequences.

“Jin’an, go home first. I’ll be right back,” Qin Yang said softly to Wen Jin’an.

I’m a civilized person. I can’t let the Female Lead witness the upcoming bloodshed.

Recognizing the approaching figure, Wen Jin’an’s heart sank, and her fingers slowly curled into a fist.

So, the act is finally over?

“Jin’an, Jin’an…” Qin Yang stared at Wen Jin’an with concern.

“I’m fine,” Wen Jin’an replied, lifting her gaze to Qin Yang, her face pale.

“Are you feeling unwell again? Should I take you inside to lie down?” Qin Yang asked, her brow furrowed.

Wen Jin’an stared blankly at Qin Yang for a moment, saying nothing.

What? Are you worried my sickly appearance will lower my value?

But then she realized that, regardless, she needed to stall Qin Yang to buy herself time to escape. She absolutely couldn’t let Qin Yang meet Chen San.

Wen Jin’an pressed a hand to her forehead. “Wife-Husband’s friend is here… Won’t I be a bother? Wife-Husband… Jin’an feels so dizzy…” As she spoke, she leaned weakly against Qin Yang, her voice barely a whisper.

“Jin’an!” Qin Yang exclaimed.

This was unacceptable!

She immediately forgot about Chen San and Li San. Without another word, she scooped Wen Jin’an into her arms and rushed her inside.

It’s my fault for not paying closer attention to the Female Lead’s condition. Knowing she’s so frail, I should have forced her to rest in bed.

Qin Yang carefully laid Wen Jin’an on the bed and tucked her in. “I’ll go fetch a physician. Stay here and rest.”

Is she going to get a physician for me, or is she going to meet Chen San?

Wen Jin’an grabbed Qin Yang’s sleeve.

Chen San might still be outside. Until she could devise an escape plan, she absolutely couldn’t let Qin Yang meet him.

Her only hope now was that Qin Yang still relied on her pheromone scent.

“I’m fine, there’s no need for a physician,” Wen Jin’an said, glancing up at Qin Yang before quickly lowering her gaze. “Could Wife-Husband stay with me today? I’m scared…”

The faint scent of roses drifted through the air.

Her eyes, filled with timidity and uncertainty, looked utterly pitiful.

Qin Yang’s breath caught in her throat. Combined with the pheromone’s influence, she nearly lost control. After a moment to compose herself, she quickly reassured Wen Jin’an in a gentle voice, “Alright, I won’t go anywhere today. But we still need to call a physician. How about this? I’ll ask Qin Zhao to run the errand for us, okay?”

Realizing she couldn’t dissuade Qin Yang, Wen Jin’an reluctantly agreed with a soft “Mm.” She looked up, her eyes shimmering with a watery sheen, as if she were about to burst into tears.

She’s hopeless!

“Ahem.” Qin Yang cleared her throat. This Female Lead was truly alluring without even realizing it.

Her delicate, petite face alone would have outshone even the most glamorous celebrities in Qin Yang’s original world.

And she perfectly matched Qin Yang’s aesthetic preferences. If this continued, Qin Yang would fall for her before even raising the Female Lead’s favorability points.

Qin Yang didn’t dare dwell on such thoughts. She hurried to find Qin Zhao, knocking on his door. “Qin Zhao.”

She knocked repeatedly, but there was no response from inside.

“Fourth Aunt, Second Aunt went to the fields with Dad and Grandpa,” Little Fatty piped up.

Qin Yang finally noticed the boy standing behind her.

“Do you know when they’ll be back?” she asked Little Fatty.

“Soon, I think. Mom told me to wait here for Dad,” he replied.

Soon? The Female Lead clearly looked uncomfortable. Qin Yang hesitated, wondering if she should go look for them herself.

Suddenly, a male voice called from outside the courtyard, “Qin Yang.”

She turned to see Chen San, the man from earlier. She’d completely forgotten about him. She didn’t have time for his nonsense now, so she gave him a dismissive glance.

Undeterred, Chen San continued calling, “Qin Yang, come out. I need to talk to you.”

Qin Yang frowned and walked over to Chen San. After a moment’s thought, she realized she couldn’t leave anyway, so she might as well send him to fetch Physician Zhang. “You’ve come at the right time. Go get Physician Zhang right away. Hurry!”

Chen San blinked in surprise. “Are you sick?”

“Just go get him,” Qin Yang snapped. “What’s with all the questions?”

“No, I came to talk to you about something important today. That Widower Zhang…”

“Whatever it is, it can wait. Oh, and you’ll pay the physician’s fee upfront,” Qin Yang interrupted, turning to leave.

“…” Chen San gaped, his mouth working silently. What did she just say? Make me pay upfront? He spat on the ground. “Pah! If your wife weren’t worth something, I wouldn’t lift a finger for you.” Muttering curses, he stomped off toward the physician’s house.

Meanwhile, Qin Yang returned to the room to find Wen Jin’an staring at her with teary eyes. The woman’s delicate, pitiful appearance, combined with her exquisite, tear-stained face, made her seem both enduring and accusing Qin Yang for being gone so long.

Qin Yang’s breath caught in her throat. Recovering herself, she knelt by the bed. “The physician will be here soon. Just wait a little longer. Where does it hurt? Should I release my pheromone?”

Qin Yang was still unsure of Wen Jin’an’s condition. The woman had fainted two days ago due to her health, and it was her Rainfall Period.

Yet Wen Jin’an’s current state was markedly different from previous Rainfall Periods. Despite her obvious discomfort, the pheromone she released was faint.

She dared not offer blind reassurance, yet her heart was filled with anxiety.

Seeing her return, Wen Jin’an breathed a sigh of relief. She shook her head, leaned against the bed frame, her face etched with exhaustion, and slowly closed her eyes.

Thank goodness she’s back. But this isn’t a long-term solution. Even if I stall her today, what about tomorrow?

How should I handle this?

Chen San will undoubtedly come looking for Qin Yang again.

She must start planning her escape immediately.

Before long, Chen San had brought the physician.

“Qin Yang, I’ve brought the physician. Come out quickly!” Chen San’s voice echoed from outside the door.

So fast?

“Jin’an, wait here. I’ll bring the physician in,” Qin Yang said, glancing at the door.

Wen Jin’an’s heart tightened. So it wasn’t Qin Zhao who had gone for the physician, but Chen San.

Only one thought remained in her mind: I can’t let Qin Yang go out there.

Wen Jin’an instinctively grabbed Qin Yang’s hand, panic flickering in her eyes.

“Don’t worry, the physician is here. I’ll bring him in right away,” Qin Yang reassured her quickly.

She must be suffering terribly, relying on me like this.

“Wife-Husband,” Wen Jin’an said, her gaze anxious.

“Don’t worry. I’ll guard the door. Call me if you need anything,” Qin Yang comforted her.

Physician Zhang and Chen San stood outside. Qin Yang invited Physician Zhang into the room and closed the door behind him.