Chapter 184: Anger

All the way, Ma Meifang was in a state of shock.

 No wonder Ling Yao had so much money.

No wonder she could buy two courtyard houses in one go.

 It turned out she had such an extraordinary background. She was so lucky to be friends with her.

“My shop is right ahead.” After getting out of the car, Fang Qi led Ling Yao and her group towards his shop.

“Yaoyao, how did you think of buying a shop?” Ji Yuanming was a little curious.

Ling Yao smiled lightly, “Sister Meifang and the others don’t have a place to live now. I want to find them a place to stay. With a shop, Sister Meifang can do some small business, and they’ll have a source of income.”

Ji Yuanming nodded in agreement. He had also heard a little about Ma Meifang’s situation and felt sympathy for her and her three daughters.

“This is it.” Fang Qi pushed open the door and let Ling Yao and her group in.

The shop wasn’t very big, only about 20 square meters, but there was a small courtyard in the back where people could live.

Ling Yao took a look around and felt very satisfied, “Sister Meifang, what do you think?”

“It’s great here. I like it.” Ma Meifang nodded happily. Her requirements weren’t high. As long as she and her daughters didn’t have to sleep on the streets, it would be fine. This place was much better than she expected.

Ling Yao turned to Fang Qi, “We’ll take the shop. Tell me your price.”

Fang Qi thought for a moment, “Just give me 2,000 yuan.” He actually wanted to give the shop to Ling Yao because she had saved his life. But he was broke now. He didn’t have a single penny in his pocket. If he gave the shop to Ling Yao, he would have to beg for food.

“Okay.” Ling Yao took out 2,000 yuan and handed it to Fang Qi.

Fang Qi took the money, “I’ll go get the property deed for you now.”

Fang Qi went to the backyard. A short while later, he came back with a property deed. He handed the deed to Ling Yao, “See when you want to go through the procedures.”

Ling Yao looked at the property deed and checked her watch, “It’s too late today. Let’s do it tomorrow morning.”

Fang Qi nodded, “I’ll pack my things and leave.” He had been living here since he lost all his money. Now that he had sold the shop, he didn’t know where to go next.

Ling Yao settled Ma Meifang and her daughters. Seeing Fang Qi about to leave, she stopped him, “Fang Qi, wait a minute. I have something to tell you.”

Fang Qi stopped and looked at Ling Yao.

Ling Yao walked to Fang Qi’s side, “Are you interested in singing?”

“How did you know?” Fang Qi was surprised. He had loved singing since he was a child. He had always hoped to enter the Song and Dance Troupe one day and become a singer.

But his voice was naturally hoarse, and his singing always had a sense of vicissitudes when he singing. No one liked or recognized his musical works. This gradually made him lose confidence and question whether he was truly suited for this path.

“If you want to pursue music, I can introduce you to someone. He can help you fulfill your dream.” In her previous life, Fang Qi had successfully pursued music because of that person. It was also because of that person that he became a heavyweight singer in the Chinese music scene.

“Really?” Fang Qi’s eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

Ling Yao smiled faintly, “Of course, as long as you want to.”

Fang Qi nodded vigorously, “I want to, of course. But…” He looked slightly disappointed, “My voice is a little hoarse when I sing. I’m worried that…”

“That’s your unique style. You have to believe in yourself. You can definitely do it.” Ling Yao looked at Fang Qi with a smile, her eyes filled with sincerity and encouragement.

“Okay, thank you! I’ll definitely work hard.” Fang Qi clenched his fist, secretly cheering himself up. He had to seize this opportunity.

“Then, tomorrow, after we finish the transfer procedures, I’ll take you to meet that person.”

“Okay! See you tomorrow.” Fang Qi waved to Ling Yao and walked out with excited steps.

Ling Yao smiled and retracted her gaze. She turned to Ma Meifang and took out 1,000 yuan, handing it to her, “Sister Meifang, take this money.”

Ma Meifang quickly waved her hand to refuse, “No, no, no, I can’t take it. You’ve already given us a place to stay. How can I take your money? I don’t want it.” She already owed Ling Yao enough. She didn’t know how to repay her.

“Don’t you want to make fermented tofu? You don’t have any tools now. How are you going to make it? Take this money. Consider it an investment from me. When you make money, you can just give me a share of the profits.”

Ling Yao stuffed the money into Ma Meifang’s hand, “And Da Ni, Er Ni, and San Ni. They’re also old enough to go to school.”

“Thank you! Thank you!” Ma Meifang was moved to tears. She kept saying thank you.

Ling Yao patted Ma Meifang’s shoulder, “Call me if you need anything. We’ll go now.”

Ma Meifang saw Ling Yao and Ji Yuanming out of the shop. Only when their figures disappeared in the distance did she retract her gaze, turned to her three daughters, and said solemnly, “Remember, Aunt Ling Yao is our benefactor. When you grow up, you must repay Aunt Ling Yao’s kindness.”

“Mom, we know.” Da Ni, Er Ni, and San Ni nodded in unison. They would definitely remember this kindness.

At this moment, the Zhu family was shrouded in a heavy gloom, oppressive and suffocating.

Old Master Zhu, the patriarch, sat at the head of the table. His face was as serious as iron, and his eyes swept coldly over everyone below, as if he could see through them.

“Can anyone tell me what happened? Why did the Chu family, the Ji family, and the Lu family all attack our Zhu family at the same time?” Old Master Zhu’s voice was deep and authoritative, carrying an irresistible force.

Just now, he had received shocking news. The Chu family, the Ji family, and the Lu family had all issued statements, severing all ties with the Zhu family. Any family that continued to have dealings with the Zhu family would be considered an enemy of the three families. This sudden change had plunged the Zhu family into an unprecedented predicament.

The Zhu family had been negotiating an important cooperation project with the He family. But now, the He family had suddenly unilaterally cancelled the project and joined forces with the Ji family. This undoubtedly brought huge economic losses to the Zhu family.

Old Master Zhu’s eyes swept coldly over everyone present. He desperately needed an explanation.

Everyone present remained silent. They were also clueless about this matter. They all turned their eyes to Zhu Yunchang, the eldest son of the Zhu family.

“Speak! Are you all mute?” Old Master Zhu slammed his fist on the table and roared.

Everyone was startled and lowered their heads even lower.