Reborn: Instead of Chasing the School Beauty, I Chased Her Mother

The sounds of domestic violence from next door were very clear.

The auntie being hit didn't seem to hold back at all.

It was as if she didn't care at all about others hearing her being abused.

Fang Zhiya's face became hotter and hotter.

"Aunt Fang, your face is getting redder and redder."

"It's nothing—I'm just hot. Xiao Yan, eat up quickly so we can set up our stall."

"Auntie knows you have to get home early."

Li Zhiyan also responded.

"Hmm…"

However, his eyes were clearly fixed on the wall, as if he was very curious about the scene of domestic violence.

Domestic violence is very bad; Li Zhiyan knew of many people who ended up divorcing and separated from their wives because of it.

All of this was because the seeds of violence had planted deep troubles—if only there was no domestic violence in this world.

The world would be much better off.

Li Zhiyan's reaction made Fang Zhiya's face turn even redder.

Next door—it was truly inappropriate for them to fight and brawl at this time, exposing a child to such a deep shadow of violence.

"Aunt Fang, shall we go over and try to stop them? I think that uncle is too mean, hitting someone with such a rhythm."

"No…"

"Don't…"

Fang Zhiya ate her meal, her mind somewhat unclear.

"Why not?"

"Anyway, domestic violence is bad. Don't look—let's hurry and finish eating so we can go to our stall."

Fang Zhiya didn't want to stay in the rental house for a second longer.

At that moment, she just wanted to go out and set up the stall with Li Zhiyan.

Her meal felt uncomfortably restless.

A few minutes later, she pulled Li Zhiyan and they walked outside.

"Xiao Yan, hurry downstairs."

"Aunt Fang, I haven't finished eating yet."

"Stop eating, hurry downstairs."

With Fang Zhiya's urging, Li Zhiyan left the house; while Fang Zhiya was locking the door,

Li Zhiyan went next door, where the window didn't even have a layer of newspaper stuck to it.

Seeing the seemingly eye-opening Li Zhiyan, Fang Zhiya quickly locked the door and pulled him downstairs.

...

On the street, Fang Zhiya walked somewhat unsteadily.

Now she really felt some hatred for the couple next door.

They were truly detestable.

Exposing a child to domestic violence, what terrible psychological damage it must inflict on the child.

"Xiao Yan, help Auntie push the cart."

"Sure, Aunt Fang. Just stand beside me; I'll push it to the spot for you."

Li Zhiyan really liked pushing Fang Zhiya's cart.

After all, pushing a cart was also a way to exercise, and Li Zhiyan was eager to improve himself.

After watching Fang Zhiya load the homemade hot sauce and noodles into the cart, he pushed it, following her towards the spot where they set up their stall.

Because of the hot weather, the heat on Fang Zhiya's face had not subsided at all.

In fact, it felt even hotter.

Why did she always encounter such incidents when she was with this kid? It was really strange.

She just wanted to be a good elder to him.

Perhaps she could even consider him her godson in the future.

But now…

"Aunt Fang, I think their method of domestic violence is so strange. It seems like I've seen something like this in biology class. Is it…"

Fang Zhiya said hurriedly, "Don't learn from them, understand? Stop thinking about this and just stick with Auntie to vend on the streets. When it's time, head back home, got it?"

After Fang Zhiya had spoken like this.

Li Zhiyan nodded and pushed the cart with relief.

Even after avoiding the topic, Fang Zhiya's heart continued to race.

She worried that Li Zhiyan might go astray, as many good students do after stumbling upon certain websites by chance.

They would fall into bad ways, and before long, their studies and everything else were completely thrown off track.

Just from what she knew, a friend's son had gone from top student to the bottom of the class in just a few short months.

Once a child's thoughts become corrupted, it's so easy for them to be completely ruined...

The kid is still young; it's better to keep him away from those things.

"Okay, Aunt Fang, I understand..."

Li Zhiyan didn't continue the conversation with Fang Zhiya. Constantly mentioning it might backfire and arouse her suspicions.

Soon, they arrived at the spot for setting up their stall, where other vendors were already selling: sesame-seed cakes and chilled mung bean soup, among other things.

"Xiao Yan, let's set up our stall here."

Once Li Zhiyan had parked the cart just right, Fang Zhiya brought out the folding table and stools, ready to start doing business.

The sun was setting, and the weather was no longer so hot at this time of day.

However, it was clearly not quite time for business yet.

It was quite a while before a customer came by.

"Boss lady, I'll have a serving of mixed noodles. I'll come eat in a bit."

After saying this, the young man went to buy some mung bean soup elsewhere.

As Fang Zhiya cooked, she glanced at Li Zhiyan and felt that he seemed somewhat distracted.

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She couldn't help thinking that the domestic violence they'd witnessed earlier had made a significant impact on the child's delicate psyche.

Why hadn't she kept hold of the boy, letting him see the scene of domestic violence?

What should she do...

At the same time, she noticed something off about Li Zhiyan.

Oh my, how terrifying, could it be... a monster?

After a while, the young man finished his meal, paid, and left.

But Li Zhiyan was still clearly looking lost.

This made Fang Zhiya worry even more. The kid wasn't getting completely caught up in those earlier images, was he?

If that were the case, how could she be at peace with herself?

After a while, she approached Li Zhiyan.

If she didn't talk to Li Zhiyan, could that actually be worse?

"Xiao Yan..."

"Are you lost in wild thoughts?"

"Actually, that's a very normal thing..."

Fang Zhiya felt that she should really have a proper chat with Li Zhiyan and give him some guidance.

It was important for him to face these issues head-on.

If no one leads a child during puberty,

it's very easy for them to stray onto the wrong path.

She truly liked the child before her very much.

If she let him wander astray by accident, she would feel incredibly guilty inside.

"Aunt Fang, what you're saying... what kind of thing is normal?"

Li Zhiyan felt more and more that the identity of a child was really quite useful.

He was just 18 this year; in another two years' time, it wouldn't be quite suitable anymore.

"It's just, it's just..."

Only then did Fang Zhiya realize that she was completely unable to speak her mind; she was still too traditional at heart.

No, she had to guide the child properly...

Thinking this, Fang Zhiya made up her mind to have a serious chat with Li Zhiyan!