Chapter 82

Yu Xiangnian smiled with satisfaction, “This is the new model for this year; it was quite expensive!”

“My salary for this month has been paid. I’ll give it to you later.”

“Keep it in here.” Yu Xiangnian handed him her savings book.

Cheng Jingmo opened it to find that the three hundred yuan inside was untouched. “Why haven’t you used it?”

Yu Xiangnian explained, “For food, lodging, and transportation, Qiu Yang covered everything. I only bought a few things; I have my own money.”

At that moment, Liu Zhen, Wang Hongxiang, and Li Guihua arrived.

“Comrade Yu, you’re finally back! We’ve really missed you while you were gone!”

“You looked stunning on stage just now! Your singing was lovely!”

“And those words you spoke! Oh, it truly touched our hearts!”

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The three of them chatted incessantly.

Cheng Jingmo frowned slightly.

These three family members seemed to patrol his doorstep every afternoon, as if he might be doing something shameful while Yu Xiangnian was away.

Wang Hongxiang tugged at Yu Xiangnian’s skirt with envy in her eyes. “This skirt is so beautiful. Let me take a look. If I make one like it, it should sell well!”

Yu Xiangnian felt a bit helpless; this woman had become addicted to making money.

“Let me wear it a few more times first. Otherwise, the streets will be filled with identical skirts. If everyone has one, it would have been a waste of money!”

“Alright, alright. I’ll wait until later to make it.” Wang Hongxiang then lowered her voice, “By the way, that guy has asked about you several times. He seems pretty anxious!”

The three of them chatted on and on before finally leaving.

Yu Xiangnian was tired and went to bed after a bath.

In the living room, Xiao Jie was still building with the blocks according to the instructions.

It was the first time he had received a gift like this, something so unique that no one had seen before.

Though his aunt was usually unreliable and lazy, often deceiving him with her words, he genuinely hoped she wouldn’t leave them.

In the bedroom, Cheng Jingmo pulled out a wooden box from under the bed and unlocked it with a key.

Inside were various certificates and medals of his achievements. In one corner of the box was a small wooden case.

Cheng Jingmo opened the small case to find a round jade pendant, about five centimeters in diameter.

The jade was creamy white, with intricate dragon and phoenix carvings around it, and a traditional Chinese character “宋” (Song) in the center.

Cheng Jingmo examined the pendant for a while before putting it back in the box along with the pen.

Yu Xiangnian slept in and only got up naturally. Xiao Jie was still in the living room building blocks.

“Why aren’t you at school today?” she asked.

“It’s summer vacation,” Xiao Jie replied. “We’re cooking breakfast on the coal stove.”

“So I’ll have to make lunch every day?” Yu Xiangnian sighed. “There isn’t even a daycare to send you to.”

Xiao Jie thought to himself: Truly unreliable, too lazy to even make meals.

“My uncle has already talked to Uncle Dong Minghao. I can have my lunch at his place!”

Upon hearing she wouldn’t have to make lunch, Yu Xiangnian couldn’t hide her happiness, but then she sighed again. “Well, you’ve arranged that, but where will I eat?”

Xiao Jie replied, “Didn’t you say you’re a fairy? Fairies don’t need to eat.”

Yu Xiangnian rolled her eyes. “You’re so good with words. When you grow up, you’ll be just like your uncle, definitely suffering in love.”

After leaving Xiao Jie with Wang Hongxiang, Yu Xiangnian rode her bike into town to find Brother Ping.

In the room were Brother Ping, the Haozi, and two men Yu Xiangnian had seen before but didn’t know the names of.

Yu Xiangnian asked, “Brother Ping, is your brother okay now?”

Brother Ping replied, “He’s been checked out, and there’s no problem. The matters you asked about have also been handled.”

Yu Xiangnian asked eagerly, “Did you find out who was behind it?”

Brother Ping gave the Haozi a meaningful look, and the Haozi quickly said, “Bai Mei! Do you know this person?”

Although Yu Xiangnian had suspected Bai Mei was a bad person, hearing that she was behind the scheme still shocked her.

In her past life, Bai Mei had caused the original owner’s death, and now she was trying to ruin her life again!

However, Yu Xiangnian remained cautious. “How did you find out it was her? Can we really trust what that madman said?”

The Haozi explained the situation.

Zhao Laosan didn’t have daily episodes; his condition was intermittent.

So, they found villagers who knew Zhao Laosan and had daily interactions with him to get him to talk.

One day, Zhao Laosan saw Bai Mei and cheerfully pointed at her, saying, “Mei Mei said, pretty, sleep sleep…”

Seeing Zhao Laosan and the villagers, Bai Mei was terrified and ran away.

At that point, they suspected Bai Mei might be behind it.

Bai Mei’s home was not far from Zhao Laosan’s, and they were of similar age, likely knowing each other since childhood.

Moreover, Zhao Laosan would only say such things when he saw Bai Mei.

Over the next few days, they encountered Bai Mei twice more, and Zhao Laosan reacted the same way.

Brother Ping had Bai Mei captured, and after a severe round of threats and beatings, Bai Mei confessed that she had instructed Zhao Laosan to assault Yu Xiangnian.

It turned out that during the days Yu Xiangnian and Qiu Yang went to the village to find herbs, Bai Mei had been hiding with Zhao Laosan every afternoon.

She repeatedly pointed at Yu Xiangnian and told Zhao Laosan, “She’s pretty, sleep sleep with her!”

That day, when Bai Mei followed Yu Xiangnian into the city and saw Yu Xiangnian walking back alone, she quickly fetched Zhao Laosan, and they ambushed her by the roadside.

Yu Xiangnian was shaking with anger as she listened.

How could Bai Mei be so wicked!

This meant that when she was screaming for help, Bai Mei was lurking nearby, listening!

If the Haozi hadn’t arrived, Bai Mei would have heard every detail of her humiliation, gleefully clapping her hands in the dark!

Yu Xiangnian clenched her fists and stood up from her seat, ready to leave. “I’m going to kill her right now!”

The Haozi stopped her. “Don’t go. Brother Ping has already avenged you.”

Yu Xiangnian was furious. “How did you deal with her?”

The Haozi said, “What else? Eye for an eye!”

Yu Xiangnian was stunned, her mouth agape. After a long moment, she managed to ask, “Did you…?”

“It wasn’t us. It was done by the madman.”

Yu Xiangnian was left speechless in shock.

She had only wanted Brother Ping to find out who was behind it and let the law deal with them. She didn’t expect Brother Ping to handle it this way!

Since coming to this world, she had always wanted to avenge the original owner, but her methods were always legal and proper.

Brother Ping’s approach was blunt and brutal!

Yet, it was also the most satisfying!

Bad people deserved such ruthless treatment!

The Haozi said, “We also gave the madman a good beating. He’ll definitely run away next time he sees you!”

“Alright, I’ve fulfilled my promise to you. We’re square.” Brother Ping instructed the Haozi to see Yu Xiangnian out.

Yu Xiangnian, still in shock, was escorted out by the Haozi.

The Haozi said, “Don’t be scared of Brother Ping. He values loyalty and always repays kindness and revenge.”

Yu Xiangnian was relieved; she was glad she hadn’t crossed paths with such a ruthless person.