Chapter 42: The Reporting Materials

After Yu Zihan returned home, Yu Meijuan had already finished work and come back.

“Zihan, why are you holding a thermal container?” Yu Meijuan asked in surprise when she saw the container in Yu Zihan’s hand.

“Oh, that Comrade Gu was injured. I just found out about it. Since he’s helped us several times, I thought I’d make him something to eat. But it turns out he already has someone taking care of him. Sigh, all the effort I put into making food was rejected. I guess I was just meddling, trying to be helpful, but it backfired. Since they don’t want it, I’ll just bring it back for us to eat,” Yu Zihan replied.

The scene from the hospital still lingered in her mind. The woman’s unreasonable attitude and condescending behavior had hurt Yu Zihan.

In this world, most people care about status, power, and money. They are all just ordinary people in the end, so it’s necessary to improve oneself in these areas.

“Oh, since they don’t want it, we’ll eat it ourselves. It just so happens I haven’t cooked yet,” Yu Meijuan said, understanding her daughter’s feelings. After all, the world was still a practical one, and no one could escape that reality. Some high-minded people had the capital to be high-minded, while others were just self-important.

“I made enough for us; I just made extra. Let’s eat,” Yu Zihan said as she washed her hands.

When Yu Zihan saw her mother’s eager expression, she realized that the news about Cui Mingtao had probably already spread throughout the factory.

“Zihan, that Cui Mingtao got what was coming to him,” Yu Meijuan said.

Yu Zihan feigned surprise as she looked at her mother.

“I heard that the man actually set a fire. And he chose the warehouse at the factory as his target. Can you believe it? That warehouse stores all the food for the whole factory. It’s the most flammable and dangerous place. If that warehouse caught fire, the entire factory would be doomed. He was trying to destroy the livelihoods of hundreds of people!” Yu Meijuan was still in disbelief.

“When the people at the factory heard this, they were furious. And then all his past misdeeds were exposed. Tsk tsk tsk, this guy is really a piece of work, an evil scoundrel. But unfortunately, people only talked about it verbally, and this guy is too crafty, leaving no solid evidence behind,” Yu Meijuan sighed in regret.

“I can’t wait for that scoundrel to eat peanuts,” Yu Zihan said, looking at her mother. She couldn’t help but think her mother was truly beautiful, the way the light cast her in a warm glow made her look even more stunning.

Yu Meijuan was bathed in the dim light, exuding a unique charm. No wonder so many people were after her—her beauty was enough to make anyone fall for her.

Yu Zihan couldn’t help but feel angry at her biological father, who had abandoned such a beautiful woman in a harsh environment, letting her endure so much hardship. At this moment, she hated him deeply.

After dinner, the two of them tidied up and went about their tasks.

Yu Zihan’s mind began to race. Originally, she had planned to give the evidence directly to Uncle Zhou. She believed he was an upright man, but the involvement of Wang Weimin complicated matters.

Through a day of inquiry, she learned that Wang Weimin was a powerful figure from the provincial capital, akin to the second-in-command, in charge of the economy.

Facing such a person, Yu Zihan couldn’t judge whether Uncle Zhou would go head-to-head with him. Even if Uncle Zhou wanted to investigate or resist, she wasn’t sure if he had the ability to do so. She didn’t want this incident to backfire and affect him.

Cui Mingtao must never be allowed to get out. Once he does, it’s easy to imagine how he would treat my mother. Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine. So, this strike must ensure that Cui Mingtao never rises again.

Yu Zihan was contemplating the best way to get these materials into the hands of someone who could fairly and justly handle the situation.

After thinking for a while, the face of that well-meaning yet somewhat foolish young man appeared in her mind.

“Yes, his status is solid, he has a sense of justice, and he’s someone I know. It’s likely he’s the only one who can help me,” Yu Zihan thought to herself.

After making up her mind, Yu Zihan stayed up late studying in her space. Although her initial motivation for studying came from wanting to attend a top university in the capital, she found something much deeper in the process. It was why she maintained such high-intensity training without tiring of it.

She had long since surpassed the requirements of exams. In fact, she was now studying high school sophomore and junior-level materials. She was even thinking that, if possible, she might take the college entrance exam a year earlier.

Having been reborn, she understood the value of time more than anyone else. Time slipped away in the blink of an eye.

The next day, Yu Zihan went to the hospital empty-handed. The words of that woman from yesterday still bothered her. Since the woman didn’t care for her food, why should she continue to serve them?

She knocked on the door, and the familiar and pleasant voice of Gu Jingxuan came from inside: “Come in.”

As Yu Zihan opened the door, she saw that Gu Jingxuan was the only one in the room, and the emptiness made him appear somewhat lonely.

“What’s with the look? Came empty-handed? Where’s my food?” Gu Jingxuan immediately asked when he saw that Yu Zihan had nothing in her hands.

“Ah, aren’t you too good for our little citizens’ food?” Yu Zihan retorted confidently.

Gu Jingxuan’s heart skipped a beat. It seemed like the little girl was still bothered by what that woman had said.

“I didn’t say that. Those were her words, and she’s got nothing to do with me,” Gu Jingxuan said, not knowing why he felt the need to distance himself from the woman.

“I don’t care about your relationship with her. You really have no food? No one’s taking care of you, the great hero?” Yu Zihan asked, perplexed.

“No, everyone’s busy. I’m not a serious patient, no need to make a big deal out of it,” Gu Jingxuan said nonchalantly.

Hearing that, Yu Zihan actually felt a bit sorry for him. She regretted not bringing him food. “How about this? I’ll go buy you some food. What would you like to eat?”

Gu Jingxuan saw her slightly guilty expression and wanted to say, “I want to eat the food you make.” But after thinking about it, it was clear she was visiting him during her free time, and he didn’t want her to go through the trouble.

“Just get something simple from the hospital cafeteria. Don’t bother too much. Just get me some rice and a stew. Here’s the meal ticket,” Gu Jingxuan said as he leaned down and pulled out a stack of meal tickets, handing them to Yu Zihan.

Yu Zihan took the meal tickets, grabbed the lunch box, and the thermos, then left. This guy was somewhat pitiful. Being a hero wasn’t easy. Risking his life to protect the people and national property, and ending up alone while recovering from his injuries.

As she walked, she thought about it. He wasn’t a bad person. When they caught the human trafficker, he didn’t act immediately, but there might have been reasons she didn’t know. She couldn’t judge him solely based on that one instance.

His sense of justice showed in the way he handled things in the following events, and even how respectful Section Chief Qin was towards him. Maybe he was someone with a strong background. In that case, she could give him the materials and trust he would find a proper way to handle the issue with Cui Mingtao.

Yu Zihan thought about it all the way, and finally decided that Gu Jingxuan was the one she could rely on to shoulder this responsibility.

Gu Jingxuan watched as the petite figure disappeared, and a warm feeling spread through his heart. This girl was truly thoughtful.