Scumbag Chapter 153 The Reformed White-Eyed Wolf General (19)

When Fengtian described to Mingting how Liu Yongshan had thrown Jin Yuping out, he couldn’t help but laugh. ‘The father-in-law is still very

When Fengtian described to Mingting how Liu Yongshan had thrown Jin Yuping out, he couldn’t help but laugh.

‘The father-in-law is still very powerful!’

‘If Liu Yongshan had been alive in the original world, he would never have allowed the original owner to bully his daughter like that.’

[Boss, when are you going back? Watching from the sidelines is boring… without the key player, there’s no real excitement!] Fengtian sat on the table, its tiny hands propping up its head.

[And what’s the point of this string of prayer beads you’ve been fiddling with?]

Fengtian was puzzled.

As early as after Jin Yuping was reborn, Mingting had obtained a string of beads resembling the Buddhist prayer beads he wore, polishing them daily.

To give them that glossy, well-worn look, he’d even soaked them in lard.

Now, each bead was plump and shiny, and if the real prayer beads were tossed in, no one could tell the difference.

“To trick someone, of course…”

Mingting cleaned the beads and strung them together, exactly 108 in total.

"The Female Lead has been reborn. Don’t you think she’ll covet my prayer beads?”

"With such a powerful cheat, one that brought her so many benefits in her past life, Jin Yuping is bound to scheme for it. The contract space requires blood to recognize the owner, so I’ve prepared plenty of extras for her. Might as well help her shed some blood."

[Hahaha!]

Fengtian's mind flashed with the image of Jin Yuping holding the prayer beads and verifying them one by one, and it burst into laughter.

[Boss, you're ruthless! That’s exactly how she should be dealt with!]

Although training is very important, Mingting was more worried about Huiniang at home.

She was soft-hearted and heavily pregnant, so he couldn’t let her fall victim to any schemes.

So Mingting announced a break, giving everyone five days of rest.

Training needed balance. After such hard work, the soldiers deserved to go home and see their wives, children, and elders.

"The Count is wise!" "I can finally breathe a sigh of relief!" "I’ve gotten so dark and thin now… I wonder if my wife will even let me in the door..."

The group of men laughed and took a comfortable bath and cleaned up.

During this period, Mingting had only trained their physical endurance and taught them martial arts… they hadn’t even boarded a ship yet.

Seeing the smiles on their faces, Mingting rubbed his nose.

‘When they returned, they wouldn’t be smiling anymore. I wonder how many of these hundred-plus men would suffer from seasickness.’

‘With winter setting in, swimming training wasn’t feasible, but they could start practicing holding their breath in warm water. They couldn’t all be landlubbers.’ Mingting silently calculated his next steps.

"Brothers, why do I feel that there is something wrong with the way the Count looks at us?" Someone rubbed his arms and suddenly felt a little cold.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Everything the Count does is for our good!"

"Yeah, yeah, you are overthinking it. How could the boss harm us?"

Hearing the soldiers’ words, Fengtian felt a pang of sympathy.

‘Boss wouldn’t harm you guys, but he would make you experience what it meant to vomit yourselves half to death.’

As the group rode back to Ning’an, Jin Yuping discovered that all her money was gone.

‘This was all I had left. Who could be so heartless as to steal a woman’s money? How was I supposed to survive now?!’

Jin Yuping cried in despair and felt that the sky had fallen.

If not for having paid six months’ rent upfront, she might’ve been thrown out by the landlord and had no place to live.

Without money, Jin Yuping had no choice but to pawn the clothes and jewelry she’d just bought.

She wanted to cry but had no tears when she received the meager sum.

‘In my past life, when had I ever worried about money? Had the Heavens granted me rebirth to help me… or to torment me?’

Just as Jin Yuping was nearing her breaking point, she heard that Count of Dingyuan had returned to Ning’an after training his troops.

Her eyes immediately lit up.

Jin Yuping had never been so excited before. She’s like a thirsty person spotting an oasis.

After washing and tidying up, Jin Yuping hurried to the Wei Family’s residence.

"Is the baby behaving? Do you have any leg cramps at night?" Mingting supported Huiniang as they strolled through the estate, "In the later stages, you need to walk every day, it will help with childbirth."

"I know! You’ve said it a hundred times already. Mother walks with me in the courtyard twice a day. I remember all your instructions!"

Huiniang pouted playfully.

Since coming to Ning’an, even though her husband wasn’t by her side often, Huiniang felt more secure than ever.

Even when Mingting was training at the seaside and is often not at home, he will ask someone to send some little gifts, like conch shells, pretty seashells, fresh fruits, and health supplements.

Especially the wind chimes and tiny animals crafted from seashells, which are exquisite and delicate. The messengers said Mingting had made them himself.

It was the first time Huiniang realized that beneath her husband’s imposing exterior lay a man of surprising craftsmanship.

The shell-made rabbits were lifelike, the pigs and cows utterly adorable. She kept them by her bedside, cherishing them dearly.

"Do you want to go out for a walk?"

Mingting asked.

He was rarely home, and Huiniang, with her large belly, seldom went out.

Although the estate prepared by Qi Ming for them was very spacious, it would be boring to walk around here every day. A pregnant woman needed outings to stay cheerful.

"Really? Yes!"

Sure enough, Huiniang was very happy when she heard it.

Since arriving in Ning’an, she spent most of her time at home and had never properly explored the city.

Mingting immediately ordered someone to prepare a carriage, and said that the whole family should go out together. His father-in-law and mother-in-law had worked hard, so it was a good opportunity for everyone to go out and taste the local cuisine of Ning'an.

Liu Yongshan would’ve preferred giving the young couple privacy, after all, they only had little time together, but Mingting wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Soon, the family was ready. Huiniang and her mother would ride in the carriage, while the men traveled on horseback.

During this period, Liu Cheng’s riding skills had improved significantly.

He had long wanted to ask his brother-in-law about that ‘money-making opportunity’ he’d mentioned. But with Mingting always busy, he’d never found the chance.

Now that Mingting was staying home for a few days, Liu Cheng planned to ask him thoroughly.