Chapter 1089: The Most Competent Husband
The woman smiled warmly. "All right, Gu Zi, was it? I’ll remember that. And don’t worry too much—most people around here are decent. Oh, by the way, my name is Jiang Nan. My parents were hoping for a boy, so they gave me this name. I thought about changing it when I got older, but it felt like too much hassle. So Jiang Nan it is. If you ever need anything or have questions, just come ask me, all right?"
With that, Jiang Nan bustled off, leaving Gu Zi standing at the doorway, troubled.
She stepped back inside the house with a heavy heart. The place might be charming, even picturesque, but it certainly didn’t feel safe—not with burglars prowling about and convicted murderers lurking nearby. No matter how lovely the courtyard looked in the dappled afternoon sun, she didn’t feel the slightest urge to appreciate it now.
What worried her most was that the thief hadn’t even succeeded in stealing anything, which meant he might only get a slap on the wrist—perhaps a few days in detention, and then he’d be back out.
If what Jiang Nan said was true, and this man really did have some underworld connections, then it was entirely possible he’d be let off after a simple verbal warning. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.
Su Li, seeing the worried look on her face, still had no clue what had happened. He balled his little fists and tried to reassure her, "Mommy, don’t worry. If bad people ever come into the house again, I’ll punch them with both fists and chase them out! I’ll protect you!"
Su Bing, ever the more observant and grounded of the two, frowned slightly. "You may know kung fu," he told his brother calmly, "but you’re still just a kid. The men around here are tall and strong—you can’t take them on. Don’t make trouble. Let Mom have some peace."
Gu Zi was quiet for a moment, then looked at both boys seriously. "Su Bing is right, which is why I need both of you to remember—this neighborhood is still new to us. Don’t wander around on your own for now, okay?"