Chapter 68: Unexpected Compassion

But she made a big mistake by bringing the topic to Jiang Nian.

“This woman seems familiar.” Jiang Nian pretended to think for a moment, then suddenly realized. “Oh, I remember now. Isn’t this the woman who was in the woods with a man last time? I happened to catch them. But you can’t blame me for that.”

Wang Juan’s old face flushed red. “You… what are you talking about? When did I ever go into the woods with someone? And when did I ever see you? Don’t slander me.”

“Yes, you can’t just say things like that. It can be fatal.” The other aunt behind her advised.

Jiang Nian then sneered. “So you know that you can’t just say things like that, it can be fatal. Why didn’t you have that awareness when you were talking about others? Is it because it’s not happening to you, so other people’s lives don’t matter?”

Everyone finally understood Jiang Nian’s intention.

The other two women lowered their heads in shame and advised Wang Juan, “You should say less. Qingqing said it wasn’t true. And the criminals have already been caught.”

Wang Juan still insisted. “I… I didn’t say anything wrong. That’s how it is.”

Jiang Nian also said, “Then I didn’t say anything wrong either. You did go into the woods with someone.”

Neither of them would give in. It was clear that Wang Juan was even more furious. She wanted to rush forward and scratch Jiang Nian’s face, but the other two aunts beside her held her back tightly, preventing her from moving.

Seeing this, Li Qing, who was always timid, was unusually brave. She spread her arms and stood in front of Jiang Nian. “Aunt Wang, I know you’ve always disliked me. If you have any grievances, just take it out on me. Don’t make things difficult for Doctor Jiang. Doctor Jiang saved me. I can’t let you bully her like this.”

“What’s there to talk about? We’re at the police station. Why don’t we ask the police?”

Jiang Nian turned and walked into the police station, finding the police officer who had gone to catch the criminals to testify.

After understanding their conflict, the police officer criticized Wang Juan, leaving her speechless.

Jiang Nian didn’t want to get involved in what happened next.

She just felt that since she had saved Li Qing, she might as well do a good deed to the end. That’s why she argued with Wang Juan and even found the police officer to testify.

Rumors spread like wildfire. Li Qing’s words and actions had already shown that she was someone who would endure and yield. If this matter wasn’t handled properly, with Wang Juan’s aggressive nature, the fact that Li Qing was bullied would become true even if it wasn’t. It was better to solve it once and for all.

She might not be a good person, but she had seen too much suffering among women. She could almost accurately tell who was worth helping and who was not.

For a girl who could lend a helping hand, Jiang Nian was absolutely kind.

When she walked out of the police station, she found that Li Qing had followed her.

“Doctor Jiang…”

Jiang Nian turned around and saw the shy girl running towards her with a bold expression. “Doctor Jiang, thank you so much today. And I want to tell you that my brother actually likes you. Our engagement was arranged by our elders. He’s always been resistant. I… actually, I don’t have to marry him. After all, we grew up together, and the thought of being husband and wife feels awkward. So, you don’t have to worry about me.”

Jiang Nian burst out laughing. “Comrade Li Qing, confidence is a good thing, but it’s better to have that confidence in yourself. And your brother is already confident enough. You don’t need to help him boost his confidence. Also, I haven’t seen Yan Zhu Ren many times. I think you must have misunderstood something, just like your mother.”

The courage Li Qing had finally mustered froze on her face.

Had she misunderstood?

But her brother clearly liked Doctor Jiang. He said it himself.

Li Qing suddenly realized and covered her mouth in astonishment.

Her brother, who was admired by many girls, was actually in love with someone who didn’t love him back. No way!

Seeing Jiang Nian’s disappearing figure, she quickly called out, “Doctor Jiang, we came by the commune’s ox cart. Do you want to come with us?”

“No need. I have something to do. You guys go ahead and have fun.” Jiang Nian didn’t even turn around. She waved her hand and walked away.

Looking at her graceful figure, Li Qing couldn’t help but feel a sense of envy.

This kind of freedom and ease that Doctor Jiang had, she probably wouldn’t have in her entire life!

Yan’s mother walked over from behind and called her, “What were you talking to that woman about?”

The smile on Li Qing’s face disappeared. She obediently turned her head and hugged Yan’s mother’s arm. “Mother, Doctor Jiang is a very capable and excellent person. And she saved me this time. She also saved my brother last time. If it weren’t for her, I don’t know what would have happened to us. Even if you don’t like her, you shouldn’t be so prejudiced against her, okay?”

“I think she’s bewitched you. Now you’re even speaking up for her.” Yan’s mother’s attitude had improved slightly because of this incident. She sighed. “To be honest, it’s rare to see such an excellent girl. I don’t want to target her, but the premise is that that stinky boy doesn’t like her. Qingqing, Mother knows you’re a grateful person, but Mother also wants to tell you that some things you can let go of, and some things you can’t. Don’t be foolish. Just because she saved you, you can’t give your stinky boy away.”

“I know.” Li Qing said helplessly.

“And Mother tells you, you can’t judge people by their appearance. You see, she’s pretty, but her eyes are not simple. She’s definitely not a good person. Mother has seen people for a lifetime. I won’t be wrong about this…”

Li Qing looked up at the sky. The sky was clear blue, with fluffy white clouds. But the air was cold, making her shiver.

Yan’s mother suddenly patted her. “You child, why are you getting more and more silly? Mother is talking to you. What are you thinking about?”

“Nothing. I was just thinking, should we go back?”

“Go back? We haven’t bought anything after all this trouble. Let’s go to the supply and marketing cooperative first.”

Jiang Nian went straight to the supply and marketing cooperative. She had walked a long way before she remembered that she had forgotten to turn in the 200 yuan she had taken from Hong Jie.

She looked back, and she decided to keep it.

If she turned it in, she didn’t know who would benefit from it. If it weren’t for her, they wouldn’t have caught the human trafficker, let alone the money. There were probably many more women who would be victims in the future. So, she didn’t feel guilty at all about keeping the 200 yuan.

The main reason was that the road was too long, and she didn’t want to go back.

At the post office, Jiang Nian gave the number and watched the staff operate it. Although she had already learned about it from the original owner’s memories, she still found it amazing to see it with her own eyes.

This thing in front of her could actually transmit information over thousands of miles. If it were in her previous world, it would probably be fought over by many forces.

In Su City, thousands of miles away.

Jiang Qinghe, upon hearing that his daughter was calling him, immediately left his subordinates who were reporting work. At his age, he ran all the way to the factory director’s office, becoming a rare sight in the textile factory.

“An Nian, is that you? Daughter, how are you doing over there? Are you eating well and dressing warmly? Do you need anything…

Jiang Qinghe couldn’t help but choke up. Afraid that Jiang Nian would hear him, he quickly moved the phone away, sniffed, wiped his eyes, and then put the phone back to his ear after calming down.

The factory director next to him was dumbfounded. He had heard that Deputy Director Jiang was a doting father, but this was too…

It was simply unbelievable.

He tidied up and left the office with his teacup, giving them father and daughter some time to talk alone.