The moment those words were spoken, Bai Man’s face turned green.
Shen Yunrou, who had been enjoying the spectacle, also froze.
“Manman, don’t believe her! You know how close we are. Don’t let her plant doubts in your mind!”
Bai Man looked into her eyes and asked bluntly:
“Shen Ran said you have over a thousand yuan. Tell me, do you really?”
“No, how could I possibly have that much money?”
Shen Yunrou, slightly annoyed, shot Shen Ran a glare:
“Shen Ran, I call you ‘sister’ out of respect, but you can’t just make baseless claims!”
Shen Ran sneered:
“I’m not making it up. You bragged in front of me before, saying that your husband hands over his entire salary to you. Do you admit it or not?”
Shen Yunrou stammered: “I… said that… but…”
Shen Ran scoffed coldly: “But what, ‘but’? Fu Ziming is a regiment commander; even if his monthly salary is 100 yuan, if he gives it all to you, that’s at least 1,000 yuan in a year!”
“Yunrou, is what Shen Ran saying true?”
Bai Man’s eyes were practically on fire. She clearly believed Shen Ran.
Shen Yunrou’s heart sank.
Though Bai Man wasn’t the sharpest, she was useful. If she didn’t turn the situation around, she’d lose a valuable ally.
Thinking quickly, Shen Yunrou forced a few tears to her eyes and sobbed pitifully:
“Manman, you misunderstand me! I only said those things out of vanity; it’s not really like that.
You know my mother-in-law is strict. She takes most of Ziming’s allowance every month, leaving me only twenty yuan.
I have to use that for living expenses, social visits, and buying things for Ziming, so there’s nothing saved.
The 50 yuan I borrowed from you? I had to muster the courage to ask my mother-in-law for it. You have no idea how many dirty looks I got for your sake.
And yet, you believe someone else’s words over mine! I feel so wronged… sob sob sob…”
Shen Yunrou’s tears fell like beads from a broken string.
Shen Ran watched in fascination.
This white-lotus act was perfect—the tears flowed on cue. That pitiful expression was heart-wrenching… if one didn’t know the truth, it could easily deceive them.
Meanwhile, Bai Man, feeling guilty, apologized earnestly:
“I’m sorry, Yunrou. I had no idea your situation was so difficult. It’s all my fault. Please forgive me?”
Shen Yunrou wiped her tears and held Bai Man’s hand:
“We’re good sisters. It’s not about forgiveness; just don’t let anyone take advantage of you.”
Her words clearly hinted at Shen Ran.
Shen Ran, of course, would not let it slide:
“Shen Yunrou, what do you mean? You’re the one puffing yourself up, always flaunting your luxurious life in front of me.
Now that the truth is out, you get embarrassed and blame me? I’ve never seen someone so shameless!”
Shen Yunrou went pale. Bai Man glared at Shen Ran:
“Shen Ran, stop bullying Yunrou! One more word and I’ll tear your mouth apart!”
“Slap!”
Shen Ran delivered a swift smack across her face.
“If you want to tear my mouth apart, I’ll strike first!”
“Shen Ran, you filthy woman! How dare you hit me? I’ll beat you to death!”
Bai Man, furious, lunged at Shen Ran, claws bared.
Shen Ran dodged quickly and kicked her backside.
Bai Man fell forward—right onto a fresh pile of dog poop.
She had truly taken a “face-plant into dog poop.”
“Ahhh!”
Bai Man screamed, covered in filth. She scrambled to wipe her face with her sleeve, and rushed to Shen Yunrou for help:
“Yunrou, quick! Help me wash my face! I can’t take it!”
Shen Yunrou nearly gagged from the stench. Pretending to be gentle, she said:
“Don’t worry, I’ll get water… just wait a moment.”
“No! I can’t wait! My eyes are burning!”
Bai Man’s sleeve was smeared with poop, which dripped onto her hands. She grabbed Shen Yunrou’s arm, staining her white shirt black.
“Ugh!” Shen Yunrou, obsessed with cleanliness, gagged.
Bai Man moved her face closer, trying to wipe it with Yunrou’s shirt.
“Ahhh! Get away! It’s disgusting!”
Shen Yunrou could no longer restrain herself. She shoved Bai Man, her kind image gone, revealing her sharp, harsh side.
Bai Man fell to the ground, stunned, eyes wide with disbelief.
The white-lotus façade was shattered.
Shen Ran crossed her arms, watching with sheer satisfaction.
“Woof woof woof!”
At that moment, a dog barked at her feet.
Looking down, Shen Ran saw Little Potato, the stray puppy she had saved from Granny Wen yesterday.
After two days of acupuncture from Sun Laoye, the pup seemed lively again, its big round eyes sparkling with intelligence.
“Xiang Xiang Ran Ran, that stinky woman tried to hit you, so I let her eat my poop! Hehe, I did a great job, right~?”
Little Potato wagged its tail happily, practically writing “praise me!” across its face.
Shen Ran smiled and pulled out a ham slice, giving it to the pup:
“You did well. Go hide and eat it, don’t let that stinky woman see and cause trouble.”
“Woof!”
“Okay! Thanks, the most beautiful Ran Ran!”
Little Potato grabbed the ham and scampered off.
Bai Man finally noticed. Seeing the little yellow dog carrying something past her and even glancing at her disdainfully, she got furious.
She scrambled to grab the dog:
“You little beast! You dare bully me too? I’ll tear you apart!”
Shen Ran’s gaze turned icy.
She kicked a stone at Bai Man’s knees.
“Thud!”
Bai Man fell to the ground, wincing in pain.
The pup, which had already run, suddenly turned back.
It lifted its leg and sprayed Bai Man.
“Ahhh! You little beast! So annoying!”
Bai Man screamed like a banshee, filling the street with her cries.
Shen Ran discreetly gave Little Potato a thumbs-up:
Good job, Little Potato!
The pup wagged its tail in response and dashed away.
Shen Yunrou, noticing Shen Ran’s interaction with the dog, demanded:
“Big sister, did you instruct the dog to do this? How could you be so cruel?”