The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 151 - 148: Awesome Combat Power

Chapter 151: Chapter 148: Awesome Combat Power

"Auntie, I know, right? I didn’t even have time to react before she threw herself at me. That old lady is pretty spry."

Another female comrade nearby said, "Exactly, there was this one time they wanted to hit Xiao Shen, we went to dissuade them, and almost got beaten ourselves."

Yet another middle-aged woman said, "This family really did something terrible, didn’t they? Hasn’t heaven noticed?"

The first auntie said, "To get the house for nothing, of course she’d be that eager. I’ve heard that in their village, she’s known as a shrew. Through kicking up a fuss and acting shamelessly, she managed to get two daughters-in-law for her son and grandson. Xiao Shen’s grandparents died early, and her parents passed away in the line of duty not long after coming back. It all started with her saying she moved in to take care of Xiao Shen because she was young."

Xiao Shen is also smart. She noticed something was off and directly sold the job her father left behind. Then, waiting for a day when they were all out, she threw their stuff out and locked the door.

At first, we all said Xiao Shen went too far, but later we found out that this family didn’t have good intentions. You’re renting Xiao Shen’s house, you’re going to have trouble with this family.

"Oh dear, I’ve been going on and on and forgot, I have some iodine at home. I’ll go get it for you to disinfect the wound."

"Thank you, auntie. We didn’t bring any gifts today, but we’re going to live here now. We’ll certainly come by to introduce ourselves soon."

The female comrade said, "I live just up ahead, in that house with the green tiles."

The middle-aged woman said, "My house is on your left, that one right there."

"Left and right neighbors, we meet on the first day."

Down in the alley, a young man rode a bike to the street office. His mother worked there. Seeing him come in, she said irritably, "Aren’t you supposed to be at work? Why are you back here?"

"Mom, the Shen family is causing trouble again."

"Let them make a scene. Xiao Shen isn’t at home, right?"

"Xiao Shen has rented out the house, and Old Lady Shen is creating a fuss with the tenants. She got into the courtyard, clung to them crying that they’re bullying her, even brought a quilt inside, claiming the house is hers."

Director Zhang, who was nearby, also came over to listen. Everyone in their street office knew about Old Lady Shen. He said, "Xiao Shen’s house? Oh, last night my son called saying his army buddy rented that apartment. Said there was a disturbance, asked me to help out."

The young man said, "An army buddy? A soldier?"

"Yeah, and not a low-ranking one either, higher than my son. Otherwise, why would they dare rent Xiao Shen’s house?"

With that, he summoned a few fit young men from the office and headed off to the Shen family’s place.

Meanwhile, another young man nervously mentioned Director Liang’s name. The director called for a meeting to understand the situation, then led a few people to the Shen house straight away.

He hadn’t expected that these people knew the director.

"These damn scoundrels, occupying our house. Our Manman has no family left, she’s under our care now. She’s studying away from home, and she left us in charge of the house. Who could have imagined that first thing this morning, these people would barge in, even claiming they’ve rented the place. Pah, don’t think I’m illiterate. I don’t recognize any of this. I don’t even have a house to live in myself, how could I possibly rent one out?"

"Your mother is illiterate, your mother doesn’t recognize this, your mother doesn’t have a house—what the hell is a daughter like you doing then? What’s the use of telling us all this?" Lu Jingqiu, who already had iodine on her face, suddenly snapped back with this retort.

The people present didn’t understand what she meant at first, but when they did, nobody knew who started it, someone snorted with laughter.

The others followed, bursting into hearty laughter.

Old Lady Shen, unable to save face, stood up to scratch at Lu Jingqiu, but Lu Xianrun blocked her with a long stick he’d found from somewhere. Against such an obstinate, uneducated country woman who wouldn’t argue reasonably, and who caused a real fuss when riled up, he certainly couldn’t let the old harpy bully his daughter anymore.

"Old Pious woman, if you dare to bully my daughter again, believe it or not, this hand of yours will only be useable until today."

Old Lady Shen glanced at Lu Xianrun, with a sheepish expression on her face. Just now, this middle-aged man had proven too strong for her, and she had no choice but to sit on the ground, stubbornly clinging to the front gate without moving.

Lu Xianrun and Jiang Nanzhou were not wearing military uniforms today for fear of reservation in action due to the uniforms. As a result, the old lady did not know that they were soldiers.

Lu Xianrun felt that even if she knew, it might not intimidate the old lady, and instead, it might make her even more reckless.

Jiang Nanzhou was pressing down on two people, with one foot on them to keep them from moving. At this moment, finding some time, he waved to Lu Jingqiu, "Come here, let me have a look."

Lu Jingqiu walked up obediently, allowing Jiang Nanzhou to carefully examine her face with his hands. Seeing the purple disinfectant on her face, which made it look worse, he frowned, "Once this is over, go to the hospital immediately."

Lu Jingqiu reached up to touch it, but Jiang Nanzhou held her back.

Lu Jingqiu whispered, "There’s no need to go to the hospital, I just used the disinfectant from the aunt’s house."

Jiang Nanzhou disagreed and insisted, "Go to the hospital."

Over at the housing management office, Director Zhao sent Xiao Shen away early in the morning. Worried about this place, he rode over for a look and indeed he encountered the situation.

He hurriedly came forward, "Comrade Jiang."

"Director Zhao."

Director Liang nodded and said to the gathering neighbors, "You all know that the house belongs to Shen Manman. Yesterday, Shen Manman registered it at the housing management office and directly rented it out to these two for a long term.

Old Madam Shen, you’ve been causing trouble over and over again. Be careful, or I’ll drag you to the public security bureau and charge you with the occupation of civilian housing."

Lu Xianrun nodded in agreement, "Add one more charge, illegally breaking into a private home and assaulting the residents."

Jiang Nanzhou stepped down on the two people on the ground and added, "Violent threats and attempted murder."

"Old Lu, are you alright?"

As it happened, Director Liang drove over with people.

"Director Liang, did you hear what I just said? Let me fill you in on the situation. This old lady suddenly barged into my house, injured my daughter, and took over our property. These two men were wielding axes, trying to chop me and my son-in-law."

Director Liang nodded and approached Old Madam Shen to ask, "Is this what happened?"

"It’s all lies. This house is ours, left to us by my great uncle. These people somehow deceived my grandniece and took over the house. When they came in, they started driving us out and then got physical. Look at me, and look at my two grandsons. Director, isn’t this obvious?"

Director Liang was aware of the inside story, so naturally, he did not believe her. He turned to ask the neighbors, starting an investigation.

The aunts and mothers began to open up one by one.

"Director, this house was left to the children by Father Shen. This old lady is just the children’s great aunt and had not been in contact for many years. They somehow heard that there was only a girl left here, with a pension, a job, and a house, so they set their sights on the Shen Girl," they said.

"That’s right, Shen Girl is smart. She got into university and sold her job to go to school. She couldn’t help it."

"From time to time, they come here to harass Shen Girl and even moved in under the pretense of looking after the child, trying to take over the house. The neighborhood office had to drive them out once."

"It was not easy for Little Shen to rent the house out, and they came to cause trouble with the tenants again. Father Shen and his son were famous good guys around here. When they passed away, the child was left alone. We neighbors all wanted her to be well. The rent is for the child’s daily living expenses. This old lady has stirred up trouble so many times; we can’t let her drive the child to desperation."

"Director, you are a respected leader in our district. You must do real work for us residents."