Chapter 4: Lin Yitang Can’t Stay in Our House Anymore

“I didn’t see it.”

Even though Lin Yitang had already answered, Xia Zhuxin still said, “Yitang, think again. Only the two of us were in the living room. Do you remember where I put it?

That watch was the first gift Jingchuan gave me. It’s very important to me.”

Xia Zhuxin’s tone was pleading, sounding as if she had already decided the watch was with Lin Yitang.

“Why would I remember where your things are? What, do you think I stole your watch?”

Lin Yitang’s face was cold.

Xia Zhuxin quickly waved her hands, “That’s not what I meant. It was just the two of us, you might have accidentally taken it.

Yitang, I don’t mean anything else. If you like the watch, I can buy you an identical one, but can you please return mine?”

Xia Zhuxin asked cautiously, but this posture made it easier for people to believe her.

Yu Jingchuan’s icy gaze fell on Lin Yitang, saying mercilessly, “If you took it, hand over the watch.”

Chu Peilan also looked at Lin Yitang, although she didn’t say anything, her eyes clearly showed suspicion.

Lin Yitang folded her arms across her chest, meeting everyone’s gaze, her eyes full of frankness.

“I didn’t take the watch. Since you say it’s missing, report it to the police. They’re cracking down on thieves right now, and they should be able to investigate quickly.”

Xia Zhuxin was stunned, completely unexpected that Lin Yitang would suggest calling the police.  Wasn’t this escalating the situation?

She clutched her purse, smiling, “No need to call the police. Since you said so, I believe you.”

Lin Yitang showed an amused smile. She didn’t say anything else, but suddenly stood up, poured a bowl of chicken soup, and handed it to Xia Zhuxin.

Just as the bowl was about to be placed down, her hand shook, and the hot soup spilled onto Xia Zhuxin’s clothes and bag.

“Oh, I’m sorry, your bag is wet. Let me take the things out for you!”

Lin Yitang went over to wipe Xia Zhuxin, took her bag, and before Xia Zhuxin could refuse, she dumped the contents onto the dining table.

A small ladies’ watch was among them.

Lin Yitang exclaimed dramatically, “So your watch was in your bag! Didn’t you say it was lost?

Dr. Xia, what do you mean? How have I offended you that you would wrongly accuse me like this!”

Lin Yitang’s tears welled up, her pretty brows furrowed in distress, her almond shaped eyes red and watery. Anyone would feel sympathy.

She wasn’t entirely acting, but rather feeling sorry for her past self.

In her past life, she was framed for stealing the watch, labeled a thief, her reputation further tarnished, and almost everyone shunned her.

Later, Xia Zhuxin, to humiliate her in front of Yu Jingchuan, said many provocative things, only then admitting that she had deliberately framed her, that the watch had been in her bag all along.

Unfortunately, no one believed her, and without any evidence, the blame was placed on her.

The wrongs she suffered in her past life, she would make Xia Zhuxin repay tenfold, and that blood debt must be avenged!

Xia Zhuxin’s face changed, hurriedly explaining, “I’m sorry, Yitang, I didn’t mean to wrongly accuse you. I must have forgotten. I’m really sorry!”

She looked at Lin Yitang with guilt, but secretly cursed in her heart, how had Lin Yitang become so much smarter than before? She had been so clumsy before!

She absolutely couldn’t let Chu Peilan and Yu Jingchuan misunderstand her. If she left a bad impression, wouldn’t she be unable to marry into the Yu family?

“Dr. Xia, what’s the use of a simple apology? If I hadn’t found the watch for you, everyone would think I’m a thief!

I may not have parents, but I’m the daughter of a martyr and hero. If I were to bear such a charge, I wouldn’t have the face to live!”

Lin Yitang cried even more aggrievedly, tears falling like pearls down her cheeks.

Thinking of Lin Yitang’s background, Chu Peilan couldn’t help but feel sympathy, looking at Xia Zhuxin with more scrutiny and displeasure.

“Zhuoxin, you were wrong.”

“Aunt Chu, I really didn’t mean to wrongly accuse Yitang. It’s just that this watch is very important to me, and I was careless and didn’t notice.”

Xia Zhuxin looked at Lin Yitang again, apologizing, “Yitang, don’t be angry with me. As long as you forgive me, I’ll do anything.”

This was what she was waiting for!

A flash of brilliance appeared in Lin Yitang’s eyes, and she softly said, “Then I want one hundred yuan in compensation for emotional distress. I need to comfort my fragile heart.”

One hundred yuan? Xia Zhuxin almost couldn’t maintain her composure. Lin Yitang dared to ask for such a large sum!

“If Dr. Xia is unwilling, it’s fine. Since your words aren’t to be trusted, I’ll just forget about it.”

Lin Yitang wiped away her tears, her tone light, but almost infuriating Xia Zhuxin.

She turned to Yu Jingchuan, with a look of seeking help, but Yu Jingchuan didn’t look at her, but stared at Lin Yitang.

From the beginning, Yu Jingchuan had been observing Lin Yitang. He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but Lin Yitang seemed to have changed.

But no matter how she changed, she was still vain, opportunistic, and scheming, making him dislike her.

Xia Zhuxin gritted her teeth, reluctantly smiling, “Of course! As long as you forgive me, but I don’t have that much money on me.”

Lin Yitang seemed to have been prepared, afraid she would regret it, quickly found a pen and paper, and quickly wrote an IOU.

Xia Zhuxin almost bit her cheek, but she had said it herself, she couldn’t go back on her word.

She could only reluctantly sign her name on the IOU.

Lin Yitang put away the IOU, her mood instantly brightened, eating more than usual.

Xia Zhuxin, on the other hand, was heartbroken and had no appetite.

After dinner, Xia Zhuxin checked Chu Peilan’s legs and massaged them for a while.

“Zhuoxin, thank you so much!”

“Aunt Chu, it’s nothing. It’s also my fault for my poor medical skills. If only I could cure your legs.”

Xia Zhuxin’s guilt and self-blame moved Chu Peilan. Xia Zhuxin was a little scheming, but she had watched her grow up, and her character was still good. She probably didn’t mean to do it.

Seeing Chu Peilan’s attitude was still the same, Xia Zhuxin breathed a sigh of relief. She chatted with Chu Peilan for a while before leaving.

Lin Yitang didn’t pay attention to this, but happily counted her money in her room.

She had been worried about not having capital, but someone had sent money to her. With this, she could start her stall.

Reliving her life, Lin Yitang understood that she could rely on no one, making money was the most important thing. Money would never let her down!

After Xia Zhuxin left, Yu Jingchuan pushed Chu Peilan back to their room.

“Mom, Lin Yitang can’t stay in our house anymore.”

“Jingchuan, what do you mean?”

“She’s scheming.”

Yu Jingchuan’s tone was serious.  Leaving Lin Yitang at home to accompany Chu Peilan would only make him more uneasy.

Chu Peilan looked at her taciturn eldest son, helplessly saying, “Lin Yitang’s parents are gone, her father was your father’s old comrade-in-arms, we should help take care of her.

She was also pampered since childhood, her spoiled nature is normal. Young girls all have their tempers.”

“She has to leave.”

Yu Jingchuan didn’t want to be drugged again.

“How did Yitang offend you?”

Chu Peilan knew her son’s nature. He didn’t care about many things and wouldn’t suddenly want to drive Lin Yitang out for no reason.

Yu Jingchuan’s eyes turned cold, but he didn’t answer her question, because he couldn’t say it. If Lin Yitang hadn’t played hard to get and pushed him away in time, Lin Yitang might have succeeded.

Chu Peilan sighed, “I can’t decide on this matter. Let’s wait until your father comes back.”

Yu Jingchuan frowned but didn’t say anything, turning and leaving, returning to his room.

In June, the weather was getting hotter, and Yu Jingchuan dreamed again.

He saw Lin Yitang crying again, but this time Lin Yitang was under him.

The woman had fair skin and a slender figure, but she was curvy in all the right places. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice indescribably charming.

Especially those watery eyes, very seductive, like a spirit absorbing life force.

Yu Jingchuan felt her soft hands moving restlessly on his body, scratching his back hard when he moved violently, making his body tense instantly.

The next second, Yu Jingchuan opened his eyes and woke up.

Looking down at the blanket, his face instantly darkened.

He had actually dreamed of Lin Yitang?

It must have been affected by what happened during the day!

He couldn’t possibly have any feelings for Lin Yitang.