I am a dragon

"Xiaofeng, come to the hotel for a moment."

My aunt didn't say much and hung up the phone directly.

I stood there, phone in hand, stunned.

A lot has happened recently, and my aunt hasn't been doing well. She suddenly called me, which made me feel uneasy.

Without time to think it through, I quickly got dressed, said goodbye to Xu Lanya, and took a taxi to the hotel.

I knocked on my aunt's door and went in, asking, "Auntie, what happened?"

My aunt held my hand and said, "Xiaofeng, the police said your cousin is stuck abroad. That's probably fate. Your aunt and uncle will go back tomorrow."

I saw my aunt's packed things; it looked like she was planning to go home.

In just half a day, my aunt seemed to have aged more than ten years, her eyes looking slightly numb. This made my nose tingle, and I almost burst into tears.

"Second Aunt, you've come all this way, how about I take you and Uncle out for some fun tomorrow to relax?"

My second aunt has been here for several days, and I've been busy looking for news about Lin Fang, so I've neglected them. I plan to make up for it.

"Good child, your cousin's fate is unknown, how can we be in the mood to play?"

When Lin Fang was mentioned, Auntie started wiping away tears again.

My heart ached, and I comforted my aunt, saying, "Our country is so powerful now, I believe my cousin will definitely come back. Besides, the police are just speculating; maybe my cousin is still in Miancheng."

I'm bad at comforting people, and when my aunt heard what I said, she burst into tears.

The second aunt's husband, wiping away tears, said, "Xiaofeng, I'm sorry to have troubled you these past few days."

I immediately said, "We're all family, let's not talk about this. I'll continue searching for my cousin in Miancheng."

Auntie stopped crying and sobbed, "Jiang Ruxue is not a good woman. Even if Lin Fang's disappearance is not directly related to her, she is still a woman who brings bad luck to her husbands. Stay away from her in the future."

My second aunt still harbored resentment towards Jiang Ruxue. I knew that explaining would be useless, so I had no choice but to shut up.

Fortunately, my second aunt is going back tomorrow, so the conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can only be left to time.

"Your uncle and I are going back tomorrow. Take good care of yourself," my aunt told me.

Even in her current state, my aunt is still thinking of me, yet I can't do anything for her.

This makes me feel ashamed.

I could only agree, and then asked, "Should I inform my cousin's wife?"

"No, I don't want to see her. What use is a hen that doesn't lay eggs?"

My aunt's words were sharp and sarcastic, making me feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Perhaps mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are natural enemies. It's something that hasn't been resolved in five thousand years, so I don't want to humiliate myself.

My aunt told me not to tell Jiang Ruxue, but I told her anyway.

The next morning, Jiang Ruxue and I went to see my second aunt and uncle off. Jiang Ruxue also bought a lot of food and drinks for the journey.

However, as soon as we entered the hotel, we saw Ningmeng and her second aunt coming over, chatting and laughing, with her second aunt's husband following behind.

Seeing this, I immediately rushed forward, grabbed Ning Meng's arm, pulled her aside, and questioned her, "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Ning Meng stumbled slightly when I pulled her, but still looked innocent and said, "I heard Auntie is going home, so I came to see her off. Is there a problem?"

"Don't think I don't know you've been spreading rumors about my cousin to my second aunt, saying my sister-in-law harmed him. What are you really up to?"

Ning Meng stared at me, a slow smile creeping onto her lips. She lowered her voice and said, "So you're feeling sorry for your sister-in-law? But have you ever considered why Zhao Guoqiang let Jiang Ruxue go?"

I was taken aback. Ning Meng's expression told me that she seemed to know something. Just as I was about to press her for details, I heard my second aunt's rude voice: "Why are you here? Who let you in?"

Jiang Ruxue, who was carrying gifts for her second aunt, handed them to her: "Mom, this is for you to eat on the road..."

My aunt actually slapped the gift to the ground, tearing the bag and scattering fruit all over the floor.

Jiang Ruxue froze on the spot.

"Who wants to eat the food you bought? Give me back my son! Give me back my son!"

My second aunt became agitated and started shouting at Jiang Ruxue.

Jiang Ruxue's face turned pale instantly, and the people around her all turned to watch the spectacle.

I glared at Ning Meng. My second aunt already had a misunderstanding about Jiang Ruxue, and now that misunderstanding has escalated. She must have poisoned my second aunt's ears with some kind of poison.

But I don't have time to investigate now. My aunt is furious, and I have to find a way to control the situation.

However, the second aunt pointed at Jiang Ruxue and cursed, "You married into my Lin family, but you didn't uphold the virtues of a wife, and you didn't even carry on the Lin family line. Now you've caused my son's death! You vicious woman, do you want my Lin family to be childless?"

As soon as she said those words, I saw Jiang Ruxue's fingers twisting the hem of her clothes tightly until her knuckles turned white. Her chest heaved violently, as if she was swallowing back the grievances that were welling up inside her.

"Second Aunt, what are you saying? My sister-in-law isn't that kind of person."

I panicked and couldn't help but push Ningmeng aside and walk to my second aunt's side.

I've seen Jiang Ruxue's words and actions these past few days. It's clearly Lin Fang's fault, but now he's putting the blame on Jiang Ruxue. That's not fair.

My aunt completely ignored my advice and instead intensified her attacks: "Xiaofeng, you're bewitched by this woman too, aren't you? I know everything. You've got such a good girl like Ning Meng out of your sight, yet you spend all your time with Jiang Ruxue. Have you no shame? Don't you even care about Lin Fang?"

I was both ashamed and angry when I heard this, and I stomped my foot and said, "Second Aunt, what nonsense did Ning Meng tell you again?"

Second Aunt's husband tugged at her arm, saying, "What are you saying? Even if Jiang Ruxue is that kind of person, Xiaofeng isn't."

Auntie wouldn't let it go: "What nonsense are you talking about? Haven't you two been together all this time? I know you just came from that place and haven't seen a woman before. And Jiang Ruxue is a vixen..."

"Second Aunt!"

My aunt's words became increasingly outrageous and harsh, cutting into my heart like knives, and also into Jiang Ruxue's heart.

I quickly stopped her loudly, "I've been with my sister-in-law these past few days because we're looking for my brother."

"I think you're hopeless," my second aunt glared at me and said. "Just wait and see what I tell my third sister when we get back."

My second aunt brought up my mother, and I immediately panicked. I felt that things were getting more and more complicated, and I glared at Ning Meng resentfully.

Ning Meng gave me an innocent look.

This woman is a born actress!

However, at this time...

"Mom, please listen to me!"

Jiang Ruxue spoke; her voice wasn't loud, but it silenced everyone.

Everyone looked at Jiang Ruxue, including me. I didn't know what she was going to say, so I panicked even more, afraid that things would get out of control...