Chapter 11

This afternoon, the villagers had already learned that the two were in a relationship, so by evening, they no longer hid it.

“Gu Nian, I’ve been observing, and that Xu Xing is definitely suspicious.”

Jiang Huaijing shared everything he’d noticed over the past few days. Gu Nian found it strange how someone could change so drastically in such a short time.

“Host, Xu Xing has a dual personality.”

“That explains everything.”

It seemed the gentle side was Xu Xing’s primary personality, while the violent one was his secondary personality.

“Hmm, is Susu okay?”

Gu Nian knew that Jiangsu Su genuinely liked Xu Xing and worried she might be hurt.

“You know my sister. There’s no need to worry about her.”

“Gu Nian, once my marriage application is approved, I’ll come back for you. Wait for me.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Huaijing gave Gu Nian his unit’s address and promised to write her letters.

After their conversation, Gu Nian went back to rest, while Jiang Huaijing left, turning back every few steps.

When Gu Nian arrived at the Zhiqing dormitory, she saw Ji Yunchen heading out. It was late at night—where was he going? She followed him.

Ji Yunchen stopped outside Erlai’s house. A moment later, Shen Yuling came out.

Gu Nian found it amusing. When did these two get together? It seemed they were planning to scheme against He Yirou.

That suited her just fine. Ignoring them, Gu Nian went to bed.

The next morning, trouble struck at the dormitory again.

Xu Xing was taken away by the Public Security Bureau because he had gone through with killing Gou Dan’s dog.

Gou Dan’s family was furious and reported him, so the police arrested him without resistance.

Meanwhile, He Yirou was upset after learning that Jiang Huaijing and Gu Nian were together. Why did everything good happen to her?

A sense of unease crept into He Yirou. Lately, Ji Yunchen had been sneaking out at night.

She couldn’t put all her hopes on Ji Yunchen anymore—she had to plan for herself.

As she was thinking, Ji Yunchen walked in, smiling.

“Yunchen, did something good happen?”

“Nothing much. I’ll cook. We’re having white rice today.”

He Yirou was surprised—they hadn’t eaten white rice in ages. But then she thought, maybe Ji Yunchen was finally touched by her sincerity.

Ji Yunchen did have a reason to be happy. Shen Yuling had just told him she was pregnant.

She had also found a “future husband” for He Yirou. Ji Yunchen decided that once He Yirou was dealt with, he would leave with Zhou Jingjing to start a good life in the city.

He couldn’t wait any longer. Tonight, he had to get rid of He Yirou. He secretly drugged the meal.

After He Yirou finished eating, she passed out. Ji Yunchen carried her to the kang bed and stepped outside. Shen Yuling had already arrived with a man.

Ji Yunchen glanced at the man—unkempt, wrinkled face, with a greedy smile.

“Yuling, this guy isn’t young. Can we trust him?”

Ji Yunchen was worried. If things didn’t go as planned, He Yirou might fight back.

“Brother Yunchen, don’t worry. This guy is from a neighboring village. No woman escapes from him.”

“Brother Yunchen, what’s wrong? Don’t tell me you’re feeling sorry for her?”

After being with Ji Yunchen for so long, Shen Yuling had fallen for him. Compared to Erlai, Ji Yunchen was like a god to her.

She planned to tell Ji Yunchen about her pregnancy and leave for the city with him. She refused to believe he didn’t care for her.

“Of course not. I just want our plan to succeed. Let him in.”

“That’s better.”

Shen Yuling snorted and let the man in. Hearing the intense noises inside, she and Ji Yunchen finally left.

The next morning, He Yirou’s screams rang out, attracting all the Zhiqing.

She looked at the man on the bed in horror, not knowing what had happened. Villagers on their way to work also came running.

Seeing the commotion, Ji Yunchen pushed through the crowd and entered, putting on a heartbroken expression.

“Yirou, how could you do this to me?”

“Yunchen, I can explain! I don’t know what happened. I ate dinner and fell asleep—I don’t know where this man came from!”

Gu Nian sneered. He Yirou was really slow. Even after reincarnating, she hadn’t gotten any smarter.

As for Ji Yunchen, this scumbag was truly cunning. With this move, he got rid of He Yirou while earning everyone’s sympathy.

“What happened?” Ji Yunchen questioned the man. They had agreed beforehand—Ji Yunchen paid him 100 yuan, splitting it 50-50 with Shen Yuling.

“She invited me. She told me to meet her here at night. She even said she liked older men like me.”

“You’re lying! I only love Ji Yunchen!”

“It’s true. That’s what she told me.”

The villagers were more inclined to believe the man. After all, would he dare come here without He Yirou’s permission?

In these times, being labeled a hooligan was serious. Ji Yunchen, seeing his plan succeed, turned to He Yirou.

“Yirou, I misjudged you. I don’t blame you—it’s my fault for not being good enough. Pack your things and leave.”

“Yunchen, I won’t leave!”

He Yirou never expected things to turn out this way. Just then, the village chief, Jiang Dashan, spoke up.

“He Yirou, this man is from another village. I can’t issue a certificate for you. You should leave with him.”

“Come with me.”

Without taking anything, He Yirou was dragged away by the man and locked up.

Shen Yuling soon arrived.

The man confronted her.

“We agreed—100 yuan for a virgin. She’s not one. You owe me 20 yuan.”

Shen Yuling was furious. It seemed Ji Yunchen still had feelings for He Yirou. But now, Ji Yunchen was hers alone.

“Hurry up and pay, or else!”

Seeing the man was serious, Shen Yuling had no choice but to return the money.

Afterward, she entered the room where He Yirou was locked up.

Seeing her, He Yirou was shocked. Shen Yuling, however, just smiled.

“He Yirou, didn’t expect this, did you? After scheming against me, how does it feel to be outplayed?”

“It was you! You b*tch! I won’t forgive you!”

“Wrong. It wasn’t just me—Ji Yunchen was part of it too.”

“He always liked me, not you.”

“Oh, and one more thing. Ji Yunchen took 50 yuan from this deal. He also drugged you.”

At that moment, He Yirou’s hatred for Ji Yunchen burned.

“Lastly, you’ll be happy to know—I’m pregnant with Ji Yunchen’s child. We’ll be leaving for the city soon while you rot here.”

But Shen Yuling spoke too soon. She never expected He Yirou’s revenge to come so quickly.