Chapter 104: Shen Yiyi Encountered a Sleazy Man  

Shen Yiyi wandered around near the transport team, inquiring about a few things before finally locating Zhao Youliang.  

Zhao Youliang hurried out, looking a bit flustered. “Sister-in-law, what do you need from me?”  

Shen Yiyi handed him two large apples from her bag and smiled. “Last time, I really appreciated your help in transporting food for my parents. Here, have some apples.”  

“No, no, Sister-in-law.” Zhao Youliang quickly refused, waving his hands. “You don’t have to be so polite. Brother Chen has helped me a lot, so it’s only right that I return the favor. Besides, Brother Chen has already given me something.”  

What exactly Brother Chen had given him—both of them understood without needing to say it out loud.  

“Just take it.” Shen Yiyi insisted, pressing the apples into his hands. “Actually, I need a favor from you. If you don’t accept them, I’d feel too embarrassed to ask.”  

Zhao Youliang stared at the apples in his hands and swallowed hard. He had never seen such big, perfectly ripe apples before.  

After hesitating for a moment, he finally accepted them. “Well, thank you, Sister-in-law. If you need any help, just say the word! As long as it’s something I can do, I’ll definitely help!”  

Shen Yiyi smiled and stated her request. “I want to meet your station chief. Would you be able to introduce me?”  

“The station chief? He went to the city for a meeting and won’t be back for another three days.” Zhao Youliang replied.  

“What about the deputy station chief?” she asked.  

“He went along with him as well. Sister-in-law, is there something urgent?” Zhao Youliang inquired.  

“It’s nothing major.” Shen Yiyi said, a bit disappointed, though she didn’t let it show on her face. “I’ll just wait until they return.”  

“Alright then.” Zhao Youliang responded. He felt uneasy—having failed to help, he wasn’t sure if he should keep the apples or return them. After a brief hesitation, he was just about to hand them back to Shen Yiyi.

Shen Yiyi stopped him, saying that she wasn’t so petty. Since she had already given the apples away, she wouldn’t take them back. After speaking, she turned and left.  

She made her way to the state-run restaurant. It was mealtime, and the place was quite crowded. A long line had formed, slowly moving forward.  

As she waited, she unintentionally noticed a man in front of her reaching into his pocket. A large-denomination bill slipped out and fell to the ground.  

Out of kindness, she reminded him: “Comrade, you dropped your money.”  

The man glanced down, quickly bent over to pick it up, but due to his plump body, crouching proved difficult. After some struggle, he finally retrieved the bill. As he straightened up, he shot Shen Yiyi a glare and began to grumble: “Mind your own damn—”  

Before he could finish, his eyes suddenly widened. His previously impatient expression turned lecherous, his greasy hair and fleshy face making him appear even more repulsive. His tone immediately changed.  

“Female comrade, thank you for reminding me. If not for you, I would have lost ten yuan just like that.”  

Shen Yiyi felt disgusted and instinctively took a step back. “You’re welcome.”  

“That won’t do! To show my gratitude, let me treat you to a meal.”  

Her expression turned cold. Just as she was about to refuse, she saw him reach out with his thick, hairy hand, attempting to grab hers. Without hesitation, she tightened her grip on her chopsticks and swiftly struck his hand with them.  

“Hiss—!” The sleazy fat man gasped in pain, sucking in a sharp breath. He stared at her in disbelief. “You dare hit me?”  

“Harassing a woman in public? Not only do I dare to hit you, but I also dare to report you to the police!” Shen Yiyi sneered coldly.  

As soon as she said this, many people turned their attention toward them.  

“You—!” The fat man was stunned. He hadn’t expected that this seemingly delicate and beautiful girl would be so difficult to deal with.

The fleeting lecherous thoughts that had just arisen in Yang Xiong’s mind vanished instantly, replaced by embarrassment and rage. No one had ever dared to treat him like this before.  

He immediately raised his voice and shouted: “I harassed you? Are you out of your mind? My fiancée is right here! You’re falsely accusing me!”  

As he spoke, he grabbed the wrist of the woman in front of him and forcefully pulled her forward. “This is my fiancée!”  

His voice was loud, as if volume alone could prove his innocence.  

A moment ago, Yang Xiong had been standing directly in front of Shen Yiyi, his broad figure blocking her view. She hadn’t paid much attention to the person ahead of him. Now, as Yang Xiong yanked the woman forward, Shen Yiyi finally saw who he was referring to—his so-called “fiancée” was none other than Jiang Wanrou!  

Noticing Shen Yiyi’s slightly surprised gaze, Jiang Wanrou felt nothing but humiliation and embarrassment.  

She struggled out of Yang Xiong’s grasp and snapped: “Comrade Yang Xiong, stop making things up! We are just ordinary colleagues.”  

Her tone was sharp, unmistakably laced with anger. Under normal circumstances, Yang Xiong would have tried to pacify her with sweet words.  

But right now, he was desperate to clear his name and deflect the accusation of harassing Shen Yiyi. How could he let Jiang Wanrou throw a tantrum at such a critical moment?  

Even though Jiang Wanrou had never officially agreed to be in a relationship with him, in his mind, she was already his woman.  

“You eat my food, drink my drinks, and now you say you’re not my fiancée?” Yang Xiong bellowed, completely disregarding Jiang Wanrou’s dignity.  

“When have I ever eaten or drunk anything of yours?” Jiang Wanrou’s face flushed red. More and more people were gathering around, whispering and pointing at her, making her feel even more humiliated.  

Yang Xiong’s eyes widened as he glared at her fiercely.