《Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss》


 Chapter 1 - 1 Chapter One: The Villainous Female Boss has been Reborn

    1 Chapter One: The Villainous Female Boss has been Reborn


    Translator: 549690339


    Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s head was pounding, the harsh sounds from the low-quality loudspeakers looped and blared incessantly in her ears.


    ¡°Three items for ten yuan, it¡¯s a good deal!¡±


    The pungent smell of mixed seasonings filled her nostrils, mixed in with the particular chaos and commotion of the Farmers¡¯ Market.


    Xiaoqian frowned, ever since she had succeeded in her business after earning her Ph.D., she had left poverty behind and never set foot in a wet market again. She had a full-time nanny serving her, and only shopped in upscale supermarkets.


    She opened her eyes to find herself squatting in front of a stall, an assortment of inferior goods were haphazardly displayed, and advertisements blared out incessantly from the speakers.


    Hadn¡¯t she already died?


    A handsome and extraordinary man appeared in her mind, and at the image of him crying while holding her dead body, her heart ached a bit.


    She had killed all her enemies, ingested deadly poison, and ended her life as a female boss villain, leaving this shitty world to join her dead daughter.


    She had thought she would leave alone, but to her surprise, Yu Minglang shed manly tears for her right before her death.


    Xiao Qian, I¡¯ve searched for you for so many years, why was I still too late?


    The warmth of his tears still seemed to linger on her face, his sorrowful voice echoing in her ears.


    It seemed there really was someone willing to shed tears for her, a woman who had done countless terrible deeds. And that person was an exceptionally outstanding man.


    Now she squatted at a stall in an old Farmers¡¯ Market where all were dressed in very outdated fashion. She even noticed a Millennium calendar stuck to the door which had been faded by the sun.


    Was this a pre-death flashback?


    Lowering her head to look at her clothes, she was wearing a long, grass-green dress that extended below her knees, the style was very outdated.


    It was bought by her thrifty mother for her 18th birthday, there was a fingernail-sized mend underneath the belt, she was nearly scolded to death by her mother for carelessly ripping it.


    The age of 18 was a watershed for Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s life, although she later obtained a doctorate in psychology and became the most successful person in the industry.


    But if given the choice, she would rather return to her impoverished life before 18 because if she hadn¡¯t gotten engaged to that scumbag ex-husband at the age of 18, she wouldn¡¯t have lost so many wonderful things.


    For instance, her most beloved daughter, and kindness.


    If she had not revenged and killed her daughter¡¯s scumbag ex-husband Ni Jianren, she would not have ended her own life and met Yu Minglang, who was willing to shed tears for her, at the end of her life.


    Her brilliant life ended with the death of her daughter, she still owed Yu Minglang the truth.


    Suddenly, she felt something wet on her face. Was she back to her last moment when Yu Minglang¡¯s tears fell on her face?


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I am dying. Long story short, I had a daughter for you. That scumbag Ni Jianren killed her. After killing him, I suicided. You must feed his ashes to dogs and get some monks to make sure he never reincarnates. Then put my ashes with our daughter¡¯s!¡±


    ¡°What the hell are you blabbering about, nonsense!¡±


    Chen Xiaoqian opened her eyes, but she didn¡¯t see that handsome and extraordinary man, only a woman in a plaid shirt.


    The wetness on her face¡­ seemed to be her spit?


    ¡°Are you¡­ my mom?¡± Xiaoqian hesitated.


    Her mother¡¯s image was still that of her thin, gray-haired, frail figure at the moment of her death due to breast cancer.


    So when the plump, white figure of her mother appeared, Xiaoqian felt slightly uneasy.


    Jia Xiufang saw her daughter dithering over a basin, and dared to talk to her like that. Angry, she kicked Xiaoqian with the crook of her leg.


    ¡°Are you nuts? You don¡¯t even recognize your own mother?!¡±


    The familiar roar, Xiaoqian felt very uneasy.From the moment she made it big, her mother, who always favored her brother and would never treat her kindly, began to tiptoe around her. This caused Xiao Qian to sarcastically realize that in this world, truly nothing cannot be bought with money.


    Family, marriage, friendship, what can¡¯t be bought with money?


    For a long time, no one has had an emotion towards her other than flattery. Whether it¡¯s the tears Yu Minglang shed for her or the rant that her mother is throwing at this moment, they made Chen Xiaoqian, a villainess standing at the top of the food chain, especially nostalgic.


    ¡°You dawdling girl, still can¡¯t make a decision! With that attitude, you¡¯re aiming to marry? Dream on!¡± Jia Xiufang saw her daughter in a stupor and immediately let the swear words fly.


    ¡°Indeed, what I married was not human.¡±


    The man she married was disgusting, and utterly disrupted her life after turning 18.


    In retrospect, before she was 18, she was a girl with proper values. If it weren¡¯t for those scumbags constantly pressuring her, how could she have turned into a villainess who climbed to the top, stepping on everyone else?


    Jia Xiufang saw her daughter staring at her and got so angry that she grabbed a plastic basin from the side and threw it straight at Xiao Qian¡¯s head.


    ¡°You stupid girl, always so clueless! You were in charge of buying wedding items and you bought a basin for ten yuan each? With this level of naivety, you¡¯ll be bullied to death by your future in-laws!¡±


    Jia Xiufang had a lot of complaints about her daughter¡¯s impending marriage. She didn¡¯t want her daughter to get married so young, but her husband was already hooked by the dowry offered from the groom¡¯s side, and her mindless daughter said yes. Jia Xiufang was extremely unhappy about this.


    The memory of being scolded and beaten by her mother because she bought the wrong basin for her wedding was deeply ingrained in her mind.


    She was young at the time and didn¡¯t understand why her mother seemed to be always on the verge of madness, constantly picking fights and scolding her whenever an opportunity arose. But after having her own daughter, Chen Xiaoqian suddenly understood her mother¡¯s feelings at that time: she was frustrated at her lack of fight.


    She remembered when her mother hit her with a basin. She dodged and they both ran around the market. The vendor who sold the basin followed closely behind. In the end, her mom slipped on a banana peel and fell. She cried out loudly, scolding Xiaoqian for being so foolish, for not knowing to buy the expensive basin, for deciding to get married so early. You only get married once in your life, why couldn¡¯t she buy a good basin? How could she be raised to be this naive? What would she do if she was bullied after getting married? That man was so much cleverer than her!


    At the time, she found her mother extremely annoying, her ¡®countryside shrew¡¯ temperament was evident. But as she thought back now, it was probably the way that her uneducated and rural-born mother expressed her dissatisfaction with her daughter¡¯s early marriage.


    Later on, the brutal reality of life forced Xiao Qian to toughen up. She practically destroyed everyone who crossed her. But the time she missed the most, were those days when she was scolded for being a silly girl.


    The plastic basin hit Chen Xiaoqian and it hurt unusually, the pain so palpable that it didn¡¯t feel like a dream. Jia Xiufang hit her twice, and was puzzled when her daughter didn¡¯t run away from the pain as usual. She waved her hand in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s face.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Could she have hit her too harshly? But she hadn¡¯t exerted much force.


    ¡°Mom, if I hit you, would it hurt?¡± Xiao Qian pinched her mother¡¯s hand.


    Jia Xiufang was taken aback, then suddenly exploded. She picked up the basin again and began furiously hitting Chen Xiaoqian.


    ¡°You ungrateful girl, how dare you hit your mother, are you revolting!?¡±


    It hurt, truly hurt! Xiao Qian¡¯s heart suddenly started to beat faster. This was definitely not a hallucination. Could it be, she had really returned to when she was 18?


    Jia Xiufang was now enraged from being pinched by her daughter and began to hit her even harder with the basin. Xiao Qian stood up and ran for her life, with her mother chasing behind her with the basin. Seeing the drama, the vendor who sold the basin joined in the chase and started shouting.


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, you¡¯re fighting over a basin that costs ten yuan for three. That¡¯s too much!¡±


    The summer breeze blew on her face, feeling so real. She could feel the vigour of her younger body, a stark contrast to the constant exhaustion at 38, dependent on sleeping pills to sleep. Chen Xiaoqian was running in the wind, the beauty


    of this rebirth was too real.


    The cussing and hitting from Jia Xiufang faded in the background, while the dirty roadside sceneries passed quickly. Xiao Qian found the messy and poor market that she once despised charming. Even the snotty old beggar on the roadside seemed rather bright and merry.


    She had actually been reborn!


    This blessed fate, usually reserved for good women, had unexpectedly fallen on her, the villain. Suddenly, Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s foot slipped. She had slipped on a banana peel!


    She fell down gracelessly, landing smack on her butt. The banana peel that her mom was supposed to slip on was stepped on by her instead. The pain was so real.


    The pain confirmed it for her, everything was real, not a hallucination, not the rapid sequence of memories before death.


    Suddenly, Xiaoqian¡¯s gaze fell on a corner of the market, an uncontrollable impulse surged within her.


    The scene before her eyes deeply affected her. At this moment, Xiaoqian realized that though she had been reborn,


    Her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder had also followed her back.

 Chapter 2 - 2 Chapter 2: Xiao Qians Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    2 Chapter 2: Xiao Qian¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


    Translator: 549690339


    From the moment her daughter died in her arms, Xiao Qian developed severe OCD in hand-washing.


    Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder, and regardless of how much one resists consciously, they will still uncontrollably do things they don¡¯t want to do.


    No matter how many times she washes her hands, she always feels her daughter¡¯s blood still on them. When someone triggers her disgust or abuses a child in front of her, her OCD will flare up, forcing her to wash her hands repeatedly.


    If she doesn¡¯t wash her hands, she will feel weak and empty just like she does now.


    Many psychologists are also patients themselves. Having contact with too many patients, they are prone to developing mental illnesses themselves, making it difficult for them to heal their own hearts.


    About 5 meters ahead of Chen Xiaoqian, a middle-aged man was holding a broom, violently beating a young girl who seemed to be in her early teens.


    ¡°I told you not to steal things!¡±


    This scene deeply stabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s nerves, and every cell in her body was now screaming, wanting to wash her hands¡­


    The face of that girl overlapped with the memory of her daughter, Xiao Wei, who was also around this age when she died.


    At this moment, Jia Xiufang had already caught up and grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s arm.


    ¡°You dare to run away!¡±


    ¡°Let me go!¡± Xiao Qian pushed her away and quickly walked towards the man who was beating the child.


    Jia Xiufang was startled by her daughter¡¯s shout, feeling as if Xiao Qian had suddenly changed into another person. The look she gave just now was terrifying.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told you countless times not to steal, but you still dare to. I will¡ª¡±


    ¡°Stop it!¡± Xiao Qian grabbed the broom from the man¡¯s hand. Looking at the girl covered in bruises, she felt an even stronger urge to wash her hands.


    She clenched her teeth, using pain to distract herself.


    Many people think that having a mental illness can be conquered simply by having strong willpower. But they don¡¯t realize that the scariest part of a mental illness is the inability to control one¡¯s behavior. Those who have never experienced it can never understand the despair that comes with it.


    ¡°This girl has the audacity to steal things. Don¡¯t you dare to get in the way of me disciplining her!¡± The man looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s face, stunned by her beautiful appearance, before snapping back to reality.


    Xiao Qian had never been one to meddle in others¡¯ business. She was a top psychological counselor who dealt exclusively with high-ranking officials and wealthy clients. Her consultation fee was an astonishing five-digit RMB per hour, and even then, there would often be a long line of people waiting for her guidance.


    She considered herself a very cold woman. If someone without money sought her help, she wouldn¡¯t even blink if they died right in front of her eyes¡ªshe was that heartless.


    But ever since her daughter Xiao Wei died, Xiao Qian changed. Whenever she saw someone abusing a child, she would uncontrollably intervene, which was also a manifestation of her OCD.


    Looking at the trembling girl hiding behind her, Xiao Qian noticed the numerous bruises on her arm and the fear in her eyes. That fearful gaze reminded her of Xiao Wei, making her urge to wash her hands even stronger.


    ¡°Are you her father?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Yes! This girl has stolen things three times in just one week. This time, she even dared to steal beer from the supermarket. I must break her hands to teach her a lesson!¡±


    The man was an administrative staff member in the market office who was reputed for being righteous. His daughter¡¯s actions had greatly embarrassed him.


    Xiao Qian looked at the girl and the man and coldly said,


    ¡°Even if you beat her a thousand times, she will not change unless you take her for proper treatment.¡±


    If she hadn¡¯t judged incorrectly, this girl suffered from kleptomania.


    Stealing things they don¡¯t need was not for usage, but for satisfying their inner selves. This was quite a common mental illness.


    However, the girl¡¯s father apparently didn¡¯t accept Xiao Qian¡¯s judgment. The man, feeling both ashamed and angry, pointed the stick at Xiao Qian.¡±Get out of the way!¡±


    Jia Xiufang rushed over, pulling Xiao Qian behind her and pointing at the man, yelling.


    ¡°If you dare touch a single hair on my daughter, just try me!¡±


    It¡¯s alright for parents to hit their children a thousand times, but others can¡¯t even touch a single hair. This is the unique love of parents in the Celestial Empire, commonly known as, protecting their calves.


    Jia Xiufang held a basin, the man held a stick, like a battlefield of contradictions met, full of the smell of gunpowder, it was somehow funny to watch.


    Xiao Qian held the girl¡¯s hand, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what psychological trauma you have, you can¡¯t control your impulse to steal things now, am I right?¡±


    The girl was frightened and kept shaking her head, the helpless look filled her little face at the age of eleven or twelve.


    Through her, Xiao Qian seemed to see her own daughter, who had a successful career in her past life but was kidnapped by her scumbag ex-husband. By the time she got there, her daughter had already jumped off the building.


    Xiao Wei loved her mother, couldn¡¯t bear to part with her, and her mother couldn¡¯t bear to part with Xiao Wei either. Deeply loving her daughter, Xiao Qian took crazy revenge on the scumbag who bullied her daughter, but her heart was still empty.


    ¡°If one day, you want to overcome this impulse to steal, you can find me at the laundry shop in Baitaling Village.¡± Xiao Qian found it ironic.


    She, the cold-blooded female devil, was vulnerable only to children. Even if her reason yelled not to meddle in other¡¯s business, her body was still out of control. That¡¯s the horror of OCD.


    The impulse to save people right now was not from a doctor¡¯s mercy but driven by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


    From the moment her daughter died, she had lost the ability to love the world.


    ¡°You two, stop fighting.¡± Xiao Qian pulled her mother back.


    Jia Xiufang, being uneducated, started scolding like a shrew, protecting her own child for no reason at all. The man across from her was sprayed with saliva by her and wiped his face helplessly.


    ¡°Shrew¡­¡±


    ¡°You dare to say that again?!¡±


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t talk for a while, let me say a few words. It¡¯s your responsibility as a father that your daughter turned out like this. The child must have suffered some mental shock, leading to this situation. The more you hit her, the worse it will get. You can take her to see a psychologist if you have the opportunity.¡±


    ¡°You dare to say my daughter is mentally ill?!¡± The man was completely enraged.


    Psychologists, in that era, were for treating mental illness. This was an insult!


    He was so angry that Xiao Qian¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help but fight back.


    With the spirit of a menopausal woman who is brave and good at fighting, she kept hitting the man with the basin, relying on her thick arms, round waist, and big hands. The strong wind created by the basin forced the man to dodge awkwardly.


    Xiao Qian stood outside the circle, watching the girl who had stolen things run away, her eyes gradually becoming indifferent again.


    Without seeing the child, there was no trigger for her OCD. Her indifference now was the normal state.


    In her previous life, she had never mistreated the world, embracing all the ugliness with a tender and tolerant heart. But had the world ever been gentle to her?


    The homosexual scumbag who deceived her into marriage, suffered abuse after marriage, and after divorce, finally made great strides in her career through her own efforts, but at the cost of her daughter¡¯s life.


    While her mother fought with the man, Xiao Qian had no intention of helping. She was a cold observer of the world.


    Inside her 19-year-old body lived a 38-year-old indifferent soul. Except for her daughter, she felt that nothing could move her heart¡ª


    But when the angry father got annoyed by her mother¡¯s hitting and struck back with his stick, accidentally hitting her mother on the head, Xiao Qian¡¯s body reacted once again on behalf of her reason.

 Chapter 3 - 3 Chapter 3: Little Brother Bird Stealthily Watches the Beauty

    3 Chapter 3: Little Brother Bird Stealthily Watches the Beauty


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian grabbed the man¡¯s stick, snatched the plastic basin from her mother¡¯s hand, and forcefully put it over the man¡¯s head, pushing him away.


    ¡°If you dare to hit her again, just try!¡±


    The man was shocked by Xiao Qian¡¯s violence. This girl looked gentle, but when she spoke, her aura was powerful.


    Jia Xiufang, at this moment, was also shocked by her daughter.


    Her daughter was an excellent student who always helped with household chores and seldom spoke. Everyone thought she was an introverted child.


    But when her mother was in danger, this introverted child dared to fight against an adult man!


    Jia Xiufang, as a mother, had mixed emotions at this time.


    She stood behind Xiao Qian, feeling as if her daughter¡¯s petite body had burst forth with an unprecedented amount of energy. Thinking that her daughter would marry soon, the suppressed bitterness finally erupted.


    Jia Xiufang sat on the ground, slapping her thigh and crying loudly.


    Xiao Qian stared at the man who had dared to hit her mother, making him sweat in fear. Having been dominant throughout her life, her overbearing nature seemed to be ingrained in her bones. The man was genuinely afraid of her.


    Feeling the powerful aura emanating from this little girl, which was even more striking than an adult man¡¯s, and hearing Jia Xiufang crying, the man became scared too.


    ¡°You win, I¡¯ve met two crazy women¡­¡± He was just trying to discipline his child, but how did he end up tangled with such a troublesome mother-daughter duo?


    The man turned to leave, but Xiao Qian grabbed his arm and said in a strong voice.


    ¡°Apologize.¡±


    ¡°You were obviously the ones who¡ª¡±


    ¡°Apologize!¡± Xiao Qian repeated, her voice extremely assertive.


    With no choice, the man apologized to the sobbing Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°Big sister, I¡¯m so sorry. I was just disciplining my child and didn¡¯t mean to hit you¡­¡± The man felt wronged too. The crazy woman sitting on the ground had scratched him, drawing blood, but who could he talk to about it?


    His daughter could only steal things, while the crazy woman¡¯s daughter was so well-behaved. That¡¯s the difference!


    ¡°Why is my life so bitter? My daughter is still so young, yet she¡¯s getting married!¡± Jia Xiufang wasn¡¯t crying simply because she¡¯d been hit.


    She was crying because Xiao Qian was so understanding and protective of her. The thought of her perceptive daughter getting married made her very sad, and perimenopausal women tend to express emotions in a crude and direct manner.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, even though she¡¯d been reborn, this scene was eerily similar to her past life.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s crying left the man at a loss, rubbing his hands anxiously.


    ¡°You can leave. She just has menopausal syndrome and can¡¯t control her emotions. Don¡¯t bother with her.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words relieved the man, who left immediately.


    Listening to her daughter talk about her like this, Jia Xiufang felt both angry and sad. She swung the basin at Xiao Qian, ¡°You heartless girl!¡±


    The basin seller standing nearby had been watching for a while. Overwhelmed by the mother and daughter¡¯s fighting, he finally spoke up when the fight seemed over.


    ¡°That basin costs ten yuan each, three for thirty!¡±


    Xiao Qian took ten yuan from her crying mother¡¯s pocket, handed it to the vendor, and Jia Xiufang just got up from the ground, not even bothering to wipe her tears.


    ¡°I only took one. We¡¯ll go to your shop to choose the other two¡ªwait until we get home, you¡¯re in for it!¡±


    Xiao Qian stood there, watching her mother change her face in an instant and shook her head.


    Her mother¡¯s insistence on not taking any losses carried over from her past life to this one.


    Seeing a bucket of water at a nearby vegetable stall, Xiao Qian walked over and politely asked, ¡°Can I borrow the water to wash my hands?¡±


    As the water flowed through her fingers, her irritation calmed down. She rubbed her hands repeatedly, regretting her earlier reaction.


    Why did she help the child because of her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? This already caused her cold-hearted image to crumble. Why, then, did she feel the need to fight for her mother?


    Didn¡¯t she tell herself that she would no longer care about her parents who favored boys over girls?


    But why, when faced with the situation, did she still unconsciously react?


    Xiao Qian spread her hands and let the water droplets sparkle in the sunlight, talking to herself.


    ¡°Emotions are the most useless thing in this world. Too many emotions only bring trouble. Only those without the ability to handle crises with dignity resort to violence. I shouldn¡¯t have used force just now. It seems that I am still too young.¡±


    She attributed her abnormal behavior to her current youth, and used a voice that only she could hear to suggest this to herself.


    Nobody could hear her, but someone had seen it from a distance.


    On a six-story residential building beside the wet market, a man in sportswear was secretly observing Xiao Qian through the scope of his sniper rifle.


    A nearby company was conducting a fire drill, and, as the young boss, Yu Minglang was overseeing the whole situation. While surveying the terrain, he saw an interesting scene through his telescope.


    A beautiful girl was arguing with her mother and saving a child from being hit by his father.


    The girl was so pretty, with delicate features and silver-rimmed glasses, looking like a very well-behaved girl. Why was Yu Minglang spying on her?


    Because the girl had a blood-red mole right in the middle of her brow, just like the one Zhou Zhiruo had in the novel ¡®Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber¡¯. But she was even prettier than Zhou Zhiruo.


    Yu Ming-lang had a secret; when he read ¡®Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber¡¯, he didn¡¯t like the gentle Xiao Zhao or the quirky Zhao Min ¨C he was infatuated with Zhou Zhiruo¡¯s ruthlessness. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t tell others about this secret.


    So, seeing the little beauty with the same beauty mark as Zhou Zhiruo, the cold-hearted young boss quietly spied on her with his telescope.


    When the girl used force to protect her mother against the middle-aged man, Yu Minglang almost thought he was seeing things. He looked away from the scope and glanced into the distance. Although he couldn¡¯t see her face clearly, he was sure that the girl with the same beauty mark as Zhou Zhiruo had indeed taken action against someone!


    ¡°Young Boss, is there a situation?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s secretary asked.


    ¡°Radiant eyebrows and eyes, but dominating in fists and kicks. Elegant as a startled swan and graceful as a wandering dragon. Good, very good,¡± Yu Minglang murmured.


    ¡°What?¡± The secretary, with beady eyes: ¡°Can you stop being cryptic? The entire company is waiting for your command!¡±


    Although the young boss was usually quiet, the few sentences he occasionally muttered were generally hard to understand ¨C it was no wonder that he had the highest education among the second-generation wealthy.


    Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian washing her hands, and with his sniper scope, observed her lip movements. Having been an outstanding student, he had learned lip-reading, so Xiao Qian¡¯s self-suggestion, which she thought no one else had seen, was seen by him without missing a word.

 Chapter 4 - 4 Chapter 4: Who Touched My Admission Letter

    4 Chapter 4: Who Touched My Admission Letter


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Words don¡¯t match the heart.¡±


    Though she clearly cared for her mother, she pretended to be indifferent, adorably mischievous.


    Only Yu Minglang could hear his quiet words, as his usually emotionless eyes curved ever so slightly.


    ¡°Young Master Lang, what did you say?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s secretary, Qiao Zhen, was befuddled.


    At last, Yu Minglang removed his gaze from the one who looked like Zhou Zhiruo, surveyed his surroundings with his professional expertise, and decisively gave orders.


    ¡°The planning department is a mess at 3 o¡¯clock direction; criticize them as the focus of tomorrow¡¯s meeting!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Qiao Zhen was fully obedient to the Scholar Boss, as was the entire company.


    The Young Boss was a master of both pen and sword, with not a single blemish on his perfect record across all areas.


    Before officially starting work, Yu Minglang took one last look at the now clean-handed Zhou Zhiruo lookalike.


    Regaining his aloof expression, Yu Minglang reclaimed his title as the most impressive Scholar Boss in the entire department.


    As Xiao Qian and her mother walked home, Xiao Qian had items she purchased from a ten-yuan shop in hand.


    Jia Xiufang nagged the whole way like all menopausal women, consistently surrounding a central focus and going on indefinitely.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it just one dropped rank from university? There are plenty of alternatives like working or helping out with the family business, so why do you insist on marrying? You bought three basins for ten yuan; you¡¯re just asking to be bullied by your in-laws¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s ears were practically calloused from the endless chatter.


    The incessant nagging exhibited by Chinese menopausal women was enough to drive anyone insane!


    ¡°Did I really fail to get into university?¡± A flash of brilliance ran through Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes as she stared intently at her mother, attempting to glean clues from her reaction.


    This year, after taking her college entrance examination, Xiao Qian had lost hope and reluctantly agreed to proceed with the arranged marriage proposed by her father when she didn¡¯t receive an Admission Notice and was told by the Homeroom Teacher that she didn¡¯t pass.


    Failing to pass was an unexpected shock for the usually high-performing Xiao Qian, causing her great distress.


    But what she never could have imagined was that Ni Jianren, a scumbag, didn¡¯t react to women in the slightest ¨C no, he wasn¡¯t even worthy of being called a man!


    He was born homosexual, only marrying a woman to appease his family. Xiao Qian was nothing more than a scapegoat!


    Throughout their marriage, he had never consummated their relationship and beat Xiao Qian at any given time. Xiao Qian sought divorce but was unsuccessful due to her father¡¯s interference.


    The scumbag¡¯s family had money, and Xiao Qian¡¯s idiotic brother was prone to getting into trouble, so to keep the money coming, Xiao Qian¡¯s father refused to let her divorce. At first, Xiao Qian held onto the belief that her family would support her.


    But when she inadvertently discovered the truth about her top-scoring college exam results and her father¡¯s conspiracy with the teacher to hide her Admission Notice, Xiao Qian felt utterly betrayed.


    The ridiculous reason? He didn¡¯t want to pay for his daughter¡¯s education and wanted to save money for his son!


    Upon learning the truth, a desperate Xiao Qian attempted suicide by the river but was saved by a kind stranger who, upon learning of her situation, offered her a substantial sum of money. She used the money to divorce Ni Jianren, retake the College Entrance Exam, and go to university. The kind stranger later sent money to her several more times through money transfers.


    Later, Xiao Qian worked hard to complete her doctorate and sought to find the kind stranger but was unsuccessful.


    After reincarnating and bringing up the matter of attending college again, she wanted to test whether her mother was involved in the scheme to hide her Admission Notice.


    When Jia Xiufang heard Xiao Qian ask about this, her nagging expression immediately turned somber.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I know you don¡¯t want to hear me say this, but if you didn¡¯t pass, then so be it. It¡¯s been more than ten days, and you haven¡¯t said a word since finding out. I¡¯m afraid you might do something reckless. Your mother didn¡¯t go to school either, but she¡¯s still doing all right, isn¡¯t she?¡±


    Xiao Qian continued observing her reaction. ¡°If I can pass, will you support me?¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! If you get in, I will support you even if I have to sell everything I own. When you wanted to go to high school, didn¡¯t I nag at your dad until he agreed? He wanted you to go to vocational school and start earning money early. I believed you were smart enough to get into college, so there would be more prestige for me. But who knew that you¡­¡±


    Just as she was about to say that her daughter had failed at this crucial moment, she couldn¡¯t bear to hurt Xiao Qian¡¯s pride and swallowed her words.


    Based on the reaction, it didn¡¯t seem like an act. Xiao Qian began to wonder: was it possible that her mother hadn¡¯t been involved in her father¡¯s scheme to hide her Admission Notice?


    In her past life, Xiao Qian had cut ties with her family the moment she had accumulated wealth. She despised them for hiding her Admission Notice, a hate that spanned for many years.


    When her mother was on her deathbed, she had gripped Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and tearfully confessed that she had no knowledge of the hidden Admission Notice. Back then, Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t believed her.


    But now, seeing her mother¡¯s reaction, she was beginning to waver.


    Since she was reborn, she had to find her Admission Notice first and then get the tuition fees for school. As for her mother¡­


    Xiao Qian glanced at the still-rambling Jia Xiufang and murmured to herself,


    ¡°I hope you won¡¯t disappoint me.¡±


    In her past life, Ni Jianren, the scumbag, had kidnapped her daughter and pushed her to suicide. It took Xiao Qian three years to meticulously destroy him from every angle.


    Not only did she send him to prison, where he was constantly assaulted, but also, when he developed depression, she appeared as a doctor to provide him with ¡°psychological counseling,¡± ultimately using psychological suggestions to drive him to the point of mental collapse and suicide.


    That was the Villainess Boss¡¯s most adept method. Just now, she had used her least favorite method of direct violence for her mother, lowering her own standards.


    ¡°What are you muttering about? Wait a minute; there¡¯s a melon seller by the roadside. I¡¯ll buy two; your brother loves them.¡± Jia Xiufang walked toward the melon stand.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s temporarily wavering eyes instantly turned icy.


    Heh, her brother again? Just because he liked melons, did that mean she wasn¡¯t allowed to? Was anyone ever concerned about what she liked? In their parents¡¯ eyes, no matter how hard she tried, she was never as good as her brother. Even her right to attend college had been snatched away by him.


    What expectations could she possibly hold for such parents? Her heart should remain cold, devoid of sentiment.


    ¡°The melons here are expensive; let¡¯s go to that side.¡± Xiao Qian dragged Jia Xiufang away.


    In her past life, her mother had done the same thing, which led to the bitterness and disappointment for Xiao Qian. Now, she needed to start changing her fate!


    What Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know was that her decision to drag Jia Xiufang away had a significantly changed her life¡¯s course from the first day of her rebirth.

 Chapter 5 - 5 Chapter 5: Bitches Always Stay Bitches

    5 Chapter 5: Bitches Always Stay Bitches


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian never denied that she was petty-minded.


    When Jia Xiufang said she wanted to buy melons, Xiao Qian remembered the things from her past life.


    Her brother liked to eat melons, and so did she. On her way back home in her past life, her mother bought two melons, but that night, Ni Jianren asked her out for dinner. By the time she came back, an entire melon had been eaten by her family.


    They didn¡¯t save any for her.


    When she returned and saw the melon rinds in the trash and heard her family watching TV, no one cared about her. Combined with the grievances against Ni Jianren during their date, the feeling of being excluded was unforgettable.


    She comforted herself at the time, thinking that there was still another melon left for her to eat the next day.


    But the next day, her father sent her out to run errands, and when she came back, her family had eaten the other melon too.


    Although the event was trivial, at a specific period in her heart, an inadvertent trivial matter can leave a deep impression on a person, reflecting her position in the family over the years.


    Reborn Xiao Qian, once again hearing her mother wanting to buy melons, recalled all these neglected things.


    Dragging her mother down a street, a glint flashed in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes behind her glasses.


    Although this mentality of ¡°if I can¡¯t have it, you all can¡¯t have it either¡± is somewhat childish and immature, she wanted to do it just like a compulsive hand-washing disorder. She knew it was not right, but it felt good.


    Jia Xiufang was dragged to another street by Xiao Qian while still nagging about marriage.


    ¡°In two days, when you first visit your future mother-in-law¡¯s house, you can work if you want, but if you don¡¯t want to, don¡¯t. Not working is best, so they won¡¯t look down on you. Jianren¡¯s family is an intellectual one, so they shouldn¡¯t bully you too much¡­¡±


    ¡°Sometimes direct vulgarity is much better than hypocritical elegance.¡±


    Ni Jianren¡¯s intellectual family, after finding out that he was homosexual, used various methods to oppress her, preventing her from getting a divorce. Even after her divorce from Xiao Qian, they still pressured her at the university.


    As she walked on campus, she would always be pointed at by others. Divorce is not a good thing, and Ni¡¯s family constantly smeared her, calling her an adulterer and morally corrupt. Thankfully, her female advisor believed her, and a kind-hearted individual who sponsored her tuition fees also encouraged her, so she endured the pain and transformed herself through tough times.


    Ni¡¯s family of hypocrites, after she achieved career success, experienced her retaliation from all fronts. But even after getting her revenge, her heart still felt uncomfortable. The most beautiful time of her life had already been destroyed by these people. Even though she took her revenge more than ten years later, the wounds in her heart could not be healed.


    Fortunately, the heavens allowed her to return to the most beautiful time in her life. This time, she must strike first and destroy those people.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you talking about?¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t understand her daughter¡¯s words.


    ¡°The iceberg didn¡¯t freeze in one cold day. A person¡¯s character and environment are directly related.¡±


    Ni Jianren was homosexual, and his unscrupulous family stood behind him. Her younger brother was incompetent and couldn¡¯t live without his parents¡¯ indulgence. The little girl just now had a stealing habit, which seemed directly related to her father¡¯s education.


    As for herself, this unfeeling woman, should she be grateful to the hardships of life and the endless appearances of scum who helped shape her ruthless character?


    ¡°Are you crazy? What nonsense are you saying today ¨C where are you taking me? Where are the melons?¡± Jia Xiufang looked at the alley near their home, where there were fruit vendors on the roadside, but no melons for sale.


    ¡°Let¡¯s buy grapes, I love them.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth curled up slightly.


    Her judgment just now was correct. The fruit vendor where her mother was going to buy the melons had passed by this place, with a lot of sand particles on the wheels. Due to relocation rumors in this area, many residents are frantically building houses.


    IQ is a great thing, available to use however you want. It¡¯s a pity that her kindness and emotions were bound to her intelligence for the first 18 years of her life. She just couldn¡¯t bring herself to crush others with her wit.


    Casting aside the emotions that bind her and doing what she wants to do, she enjoys this feeling. As a female villain boss, she should¡ª


    ¡°Watch out!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s psychological reinforcement was not yet complete when she saw a man carrying a thick stick and hitting anyone he saw.


    It would be easy for her to run away, but her body¡¯s first reaction was to pull her mother, Jia Xiufang.


    As a result, she ran too slowly and was hit on the leg by the man¡¯s bat.


    Jia Xiufang screamed, ¡°How did Aunt Qi¡¯s madman get out again!¡±


    He was a notorious madman in the area, beating people when he got sick. Aunt Qi usually locked him up, but somehow he got out again this time.


    Xiao Qian saw the madman was about to hit again, endured the pain, and pulled her mother to run away as other villagers scattered.


    ¡°Down with the RB imperialists!¡± The madman chased after Xiao Qian.


    There was no point in arguing with a madman as he wouldn¡¯t be charged for assault. If you didn¡¯t want to get beaten, you better run.


    After running several meters, they suddenly saw a man in a white shirt with fruits in his hand. Jia Xiufang was overjoyed.


    ¡°Jianren! Help us quickly!¡±


    This was her future son-in-law, who must have come to see Xiao Qian. Jia Xiufang was already out of breath, so she wanted Ni Jianren to lend a hand.


    ¡°Damn you, RB devils! How dare you call me a bitch!¡± The madman was enraged by Jia Xiufang, swinging his stick with the wind.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t call you a bitch, I was calling my future son-in-law, his name is Jianren¡ª¡± Jia Xiufang actually turned around and explained to the madman.


    Xiao Qian pushed her mother, ¡°Why are you still talking to him? Run!¡±


    Jia Xiufang called out to Ni Jianren.


    ¡°Jianren, there¡¯s a shovel next to you, hurry up and help us drive him away!¡±


    Now, every household was building houses, so there was a pile of sand next to Ni Jianren with a shovel stuck in it.


    Ni Jianren saw the filthy madman running towards him, panicked, and raised his index finger.


    Throwing down the bag of fruit in his hand, he sprinted forward, running at a speed comparable to a sprint champion.


    ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m going to get help! Hang on!¡±


    Just don¡¯t lead the madman in this direction.


    ¡­ Although the situation was dangerous, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh.


    Jianren was still as despicable as ever, running away quickly when there was a problem.


    Seeing her future son-in-law running away and the madman behind them chasing wildly, Jia Xiufang gritted her teeth.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you run first! I¡¯ll hold him off for a while!¡±


    Her daughter¡¯s leg was injured, and if she ran like that, she¡¯d definitely get hit again.


    Xiao Qian was stunned and looked at Jia Xiufang, surprised that her mother would actually protect her.


    ¡°You silly melon, why aren¡¯t you running? Go!¡± Jia Xiufang pushed Xiao Qian and picked up a brick, turning to face the madman.


    Xiao Qian felt a pang in her heart. This had never happened in her previous life¡­


    She ran to the sandpile, picked up the shovel, and prepared to support her mother. But when she looked back, she saw the madman being pinned down by a tall, handsome man.


    The face of this man¡­!!!

 Chapter 6 - 6 Chapter 6: When her hair brushed against his cheek

    6 Chapter 6: When her hair brushed against his cheek


    Translator: 549690339


    This face, Xiao Qian would never mistake it.


    Healthy wheat-colored skin, high nose bridge, slender single eyelids, tightly pursed lips, just a side face, already showing a clear and handsome appearance, the cold temperament comes from the rarely expressive face, at first glance, it looks a bit like the innocent character from ¡°The Grave Robbers¡¯ Chronicles,¡± but more powerful.


    If the wheat-colored skin were replaced with fair skin, and the face shape were changed to a melon-shaped face like her own, making the contour slightly softer, this man would look like her daughter Xiao Wei; he super resembles her daughter.


    To be precise, her daughter looks like him because he is her daughter¡¯s biological father, Yu Minglang!


    Yu Minglang was originally on a mission in this area according to the plan, but seeing the danger he rushed out directly.


    A madman was no match for Yu Minglang; he was directly subdued and his hands were tied behind his back.


    The madman was unwilling to accept defeat, mumbling in his mouth, ¡°You invading bandits, I¡¯ll never submit!¡±


    Yu Minglang took out a rope from his pocket and tied him up tightly, even playing along with a sentence.


    ¡°Though I die, my spirit lives on. Success comes from sacrifice and achieving great unity!¡±


    The madman was stunned, admiringly saying, ¡°Sir, are you a fellow believer as well?¡±


    Although the madman didn¡¯t understand, but he seemed to feel how amazing it was.


    Yu Minglang had already tied the man up, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t take the common people¡¯s needle and thread.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± The madman was convinced by him.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian was amused by Yu Minglang.


    In fact, she had always suspected that Yu Minglang, with his poker-faced and icy demeanour, had the heart of a young literary artist, but he would never admit it.


    Watching his conversation with the madman just now, Xiao Qian was sure that her judgment in her past life was correct.


    As she smiled, Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze was drawn to her, and he finally noticed ¨C wasn¡¯t this the same beauty mark as Zhou Zhiruo?


    Just now when he looked through the scope, he only felt that the girl looked very delicate, but at a closer distance, Yu Minglang felt as if a summer breeze blew across his heart, warm and fresh.


    Her skin was exceptionally fair, like tender silky tofu that would break if you poke it with your finger. Underneath her silver-rimmed glasses, her eyes looked cunning and spirited, unable to control himself, he looked at her Zhou Zhiruo-like beauty mark again. The combination of her facial features made her a girl you can¡¯t help but feel comfortable looking at.


    ¡°Oh my god, I¡¯m so scared.¡± Jia Xiufang was still unsettled, patting her chest, tossing the brick in her hand, and thanking Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Thank you so much, uh, do you want to come into our house and have some water?¡±


    Up to now, Jia Xiufang hadn¡¯t figured out where this domineering man had come from ¨C did he jump down from the sky? Anyway, no matter how, he saved her and her daughter.


    ¡°Thank you, no need. Do you know this person?¡± Yu Minglang shifted his gaze from Xiao Qian back onto the conversation.


    ¡°He¡¯s Aunt Qi¡¯s son from the front yard of our house; he went crazy and ran out every now and then, and then¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang is a typical chatterbox, no matter whether others want to listen or not, once she starts talking, she can go on endlessly.


    On this first day of Xiao Qian¡¯s new life, he saved her again.


    This was a few years earlier than when he saved her in her past life.


    Befriending Yu Minglang in her past life was one of the few things she regretted. At that time, she went to a bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol.


    Unexpectedly, she encountered a robber, and the knife was held against her neck, which scared her terribly.


    After several unsuccessful negotiations, Yu Minglang, who happened to pass by, stepped in. Chen Xiaoqian clearly saw how this man saved her, his actions, his gaze, were simply amazing.


    After being saved, she slumped on the ground, and Yu Minglang covered her with his coat. The first words he said to her were: ¡°Don¡¯t wear skirts when it¡¯s cold out, avoid places like bars.¡±


    Afterward, she used various methods to obtain his contact information. As a highly educated and beautiful female doctor, pursuing him was like having no competition, and conquering him was easy.


    Later, when he had already bought a wedding ring, she ran away due to some reasons, and she was pregnant with a daughter when she left¡­


    Unexpectedly, he had been searching for her for so many years, and even shed tears for her before she died.


    Now that they meet again, both are young, but their already old hearts uncontrollably beat at the sight of a young Yu Minglang.


    Seeing him reminds her of her daughter ¨C perhaps there are other reasons as well. Regardless of what it is, Yu Minglang¡¯s early appearance causes Xiao Qian to lose her usual composure and elegance, only able to stand blankly on the spot, staring at him.


    Her mother¡¯s endless chatter could hardly stop, but he didn¡¯t get annoyed. He just stood upright, and his eyes seemed to be looking at her, he was looking at her, right?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face warmed, and she scolded herself inside, having lived such a long time, why was she still being so abnormal in front of a young lad like this?


    He wasn¡¯t just an ordinary boy; he was a boy who looked extremely similar to her daughter¡­


    ¡°Young Boss!¡± The secretary came running, interrupting Jia Xiufang¡¯s endless chatter.


    ¡°Ah, you guys actually jumped down from the 3rd floor! Hey, young lad, are you hurt?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the three-story building not far behind her, so just now, they were lurking up there.


    ¡°I¡¯m alright, auntie¡­¡± The young man scratched his head, and then turned to Yu Minglang with a troubled face.


    ¡°The boss knows about your unauthorized action, he¡¯s so angry, he¡¯s cursing on the radio¡­¡± The company¡¯s annual fire drill was disrupted by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°The lives and property of the people are above all else, let¡¯s retreat!¡±


    Although the drill was fake, real danger still came from the people; even if he had to be scolded by the old man, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t regret it. In that critical moment, he rushed out to save Zhou Zhiruo ¨C no, to save the people!


    The madman who was tied up, hearing Yu Minglang¡¯s bold and domineering words, shouted admiringly, ¡°Hero, I am proud of you!¡±


    ¡°Remember not to hurt the people in the future.¡± Yu Minglang retreated quickly with his observers, brushing past Xiao Qian.


    In that moment, all of Xiao Qian¡¯s memories of him surged to her heart.


    Once upon a time, this man had walked her through wind and rain, autumn, winter, spring, and summer.


    Once, he held her dying body, in pain, his tears also fell on her.


    After all, he was the only man with whom she had intimate contact in her previous life, and her daughter¡¯s father; how could she forget?


    However, at this moment, as her hair brushed against his cheeks, he remained motionless, leaving only a cold profile and a back that did not turn back.


    Xiao Qian suddenly felt her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder flare up, her heart becoming very irritable.


    Suddenly, that domineering figure stopped, turned around, and ran back towards Xiao Qian.

 Chapter 7 - 7 Chapter 7: Yu Minglang, The Meeting Gift

    7 Chapter 7: Yu Minglang, The Meeting Gift


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian only saw the young man who looked very much like her daughter come running back, and she froze again.


    Yu Minglang took something out of his pocket and stuffed it into her hand without waiting for her to react, and then quickly ran away again.


    When Xiao Qian came to her senses, she looked down and realized that she was holding a Muscle and Bone Injury Patch.


    Did he¡­ see her get hit in the foot?


    Xiao Qian felt her heart warm, and the urge to wash her hands vanished. Some little bubbles that she shouldn¡¯t have had stirred in her heart, and her face grew even warmer.


    ¡°This young man is not bad, he¡¯s very righteous, and he looks good too. He seems like the kind of person who would be caring towards his daughter-in-law, much better than that Ni Jianren who just ran off! What a joke!¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice pierced Xiao Qian¡¯s bubbles, and her slightly rippling face instantly turned cold again.


    Tsk! He¡¯s so eager to warm up to every girl he sees. I never thought that Yu Minglang would be such a flirt, with no morals or principles. Tsk, tsk, tsk!


    Yu Minglang had already run far away, and didn¡¯t bother to explain when the old man scolded him through the walkie-talkie on his ear.


    Qiao Zhen watched Xiao Qian and her mother enter the dry cleaning shop through his telescope.


    ¡°Little boss, the targets entered the 2-story building. They run a business on the first floor and live on the second floor. The name of the shop is Baitaling Dry Cleaning Shop!¡±


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yu Minglang glared at Qiao Zhen.


    Qiao Zhen chuckled, ¡°Little boss, have you taken a liking to that girl?¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to send you to the Arctic Branch so that the polar bears can beat you up?¡± Yu Minglang glared at him coldly.


    Qiao Zhen stopped joking and picked up the telescope to continue observing while muttering to himself.


    ¡°You just find her pleasing to the eye. Don¡¯t think I didn¡¯t notice that you gave her the herbal plaster that your family makes. Whenever I ask for it, you never give it to me.¡±


    The little boss¡¯s mother is a famous orthopedic expert, and her herbal plasters are extremely effective. But the little boss never gives them to anyone else.


    ¡°You¡¯re as sturdy as a cockroach and don¡¯t need it to heal. The people wouldn¡¯t waste something so precious on you!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m one of the people too. Why don¡¯t you give it to me?¡±


    Why hadn¡¯t he seen the cold-hearted devil be so kind-hearted before? He had just clearly seen that Yu Minglang had deliberately run back to give it to her!


    ¡°I¡¯ll let you go on that overseas investigation mission.¡±


    ¡°No! Little boss, I was wrong!¡± Qiao Zhen thought to himself, could this be the legendary¡­ Cold-faced Captain¡¯s embarrassment turning into anger and resorting to petty revenge?


    Well, he¡¯s not far from the truth.


    When they returned home, Jia Xiufang grumbled angrily.


    ¡°What¡¯s with that Ni Jianren!¡±


    Xiao Qian followed behind Jia Xiufang, carrying the fruits Ni Jianren had left behind and the herbal plaster that the dazed Yu Minglang had given her.


    ¡°Oh, big sister, you¡¯re back! Why did you buy so many fruits?¡±The woman tending the shop was about thirty years old and was wearing clothes that looked a size too small, tightly wrapped around her average-looking body with a good figure.


    When she saw Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang come back, she put down the iron in her hand and greeted them warmly, wanting to help carry the fruits. Xiao Qian glanced at her with a cold expression.


    ¡°The bitch bought the fruits.¡±


    She bypassed Chu Xue, holding the fruits and headed straight upstairs.


    ¡°Sister, what¡¯s wrong with this child?¡± Chu Xue¡¯s hand awkwardly stopped in midair. She didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Qian, who had always been on good terms with her, suddenly turned so cold.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. On our way home, the madman from Aunt Qi¡¯s house came out and chased us, and then¡­¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s words gushed out non-stop.


    Xiao Qian had already climbed the stairs and, seeing her mother, who appeared fierce but only knew how to nag, chatting so happily with Chu Xue, who would take away her father in the future as the second wife, she stopped and shouted angrily at Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°Mom, come to my room! Don¡¯t delay Chu Xue¡¯s work!¡±


    Why was the kid calling her by her name today when she usually addressed her as Auntie Xue? Chu Xue realized that Xiao Qian¡¯s attitude towards her was not right and quickly changed to a pleasing face, trying to flatter Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, Jianren treats you so well! Look, he knows to buy you fruit before even marrying you. It¡¯s clear he¡¯ll spoil his wife.¡±


    Normally, as long as Ni Jianren received praise, both Jia Xiufang and Chen Lin would be very happy, since their future son-in-law had a respectable job and good reputation. However, today, Chu Xue¡¯s failed flattery had the opposite effect.


    ¡°Stop chatting and get back to work!¡± Jia Xiufang vented her anger at her son-in-law¡¯s unfaithfulness on Chu Xue.


    Entering her room, Jia Xiufang sat on Xiao Qian¡¯s bed, which was in the attic.


    The first floor was for business, the second floor was for living, and there were two bedrooms. The sun-facing room was given to her younger brother, while her parents lived in the smaller one. Xiao Qian could only stay in the attic and had to bend down if she was tall, so as not to bump her head.


    She suspected that her height of only 160cm was related to the long-term residence in such a cramped space. Her parents were too partial to her brother, giving him all the best and leaving her with the leftovers.


    ¡°Why are you so angry at Aunt Xue today? She might be blunt, but she has no ill intentions. She¡¯s been good to you usually. I¡¯ve told you so many times, although she works for our family, after all, she is my distant relative. You can¡¯t act like a spoiled princess toward her. You¡­¡±


    balabala, the nagging began again.


    Xiao Qian looked at her mother coldly. She was certainly an able and tough woman, but all her qualities were ruined by her nagging mouth.


    Her mother had endured and worked hard for her father, but her endless complaints had irritated her father, Chen Lin, who started having an affair with Chu Xue, a distant relative who lived and worked with them.


    By this time, her father had been involved with the seemingly gentle woman downstairs for more than a year. Her seemingly shrewd and fierce mother was like a fool, completely deceived.


    In another half a year, her mother would catch them in bed together, cry and make a scene, embodying the spirit of a menopausal woman¡¯s cry, nagging, and threatening to take her own life. She would lead her brothers to their grandmother¡¯s house with weapons, demanding an explanation from her grandmother.


    Doing so was extremely foolish for a woman whose husband had erred, seeking redress from her in-laws rather than winning back her husband¡¯s heart. Instead, it angered the grandmother so much that the initially undecided father firmly chose to divorce Jia Xiufang and marry Chu Xue right away.


    In TV dramas, wicked women who break up families would face a bad ending eventually. However, in reality, after her father remarried, their property was finally demolished, and they used the compensation to start a business that grew bigger and bigger.


    Xiao Qian would never forget Chu Xue¡¯s face after becoming the official wife, driving her million-dollar luxury car and creating trouble at Jia Xiufang¡¯s impoverished home. The saying that good people live a peaceful life was just a way to deceive and numb a person¡¯s nerves.


    Foolish good people would seldom receive good rewards, while evil women were often much smarter, and Chu Xue was a prime example.


    Unfortunately, in this lifetime, Xiao Qian had come back to life as a woman even more ruthless than Chu Xue.

 Chapter 8 - 8 Chapter 8: Integrating and Mastering Character Relationships

    8 Chapter 8: Integrating and Mastering Character Relationships


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think she wears too little in our house?¡± Xiao Qian asked Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°What exactly do you want to tell me?¡± Jia Xiufang heard her daughter talking about this topic for the first time, and was somewhat unclear about the child¡¯s intention.


    ¡°Yesterday, when I went downstairs to wash my hands, she was walking around the house in shorts.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if she was wearing anything, but she still had to guide her mother to think in this direction.


    Chu Xue lives in the store itself, just pulling a single bed after closing, and Xiao Qian¡¯s family lives on the second floor. If they need to get up at night or go to the bathroom, they have to go downstairs.


    ¡°What are you talking nonsense, thinking too much, it¡¯s so hot, wearing less doesn¡¯t matter¡­¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice became quieter and quieter, as she also recalled it.


    Her son is now a young man, and teenage boys also have this kind of awareness, so it seems they should pay more attention.


    Xiao Qian knew that her mother had listened, and added a little more.


    ¡°When I went downstairs, I saw my dad also going to the bathroom.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was taken aback.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense; your father is so old ¨C why am I talking about this with a little girl like you? Stretch out your foot; let me take a look.¡±


    Chu Xue was only in her twenties, and her old man was already approaching fifty. How could it be possible? But Xiao Qian¡¯s words still caused a ripple in Jia Xiufang¡¯s heart.


    Xiao Qian stretched out her leg, revealing a large bruise. Jia Xiufang looked at it and felt angry.


    ¡°This Ni Jianren, leaving you and me behind and running away, how can he treat you well in the future? What on earth did you see in him! From the beginning, I didn¡¯t like him, white-faced and restless, with shifty eyes; it¡¯s clear that he has too many intentions!¡±


    ¡°After experiencing a huge psychological gap, people will instinctively look for a shelter from the storm, losing rational thinking and feeling that leaving home can bring happiness. But when they react, they are already deep in the mire. Many unhappy marriages are caused by this.¡±


    When she failed to get into university, she was heartbroken. Her father said she should go on a blind date so she went, getting married in a daze, wanting to escape from her messy life, only to fall deeper into misery.


    Jia Xiufang had a heavy expression, stood up, and put her hand on Xiao Qian¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°Are you out of your mind today? Why are you talking about strange things?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± For now, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t say directly that she wouldn¡¯t marry the scumbag, or her mother would explode.


    Backing out of a marriage is not a good thing to talk about among neighbors. Although Ni Jianren¡¯s performance today was scummy, according to her mother¡¯s temperament, she certainly wouldn¡¯t back out of the marriage, but would probably say some off-topic things.


    ¡°Let your dad ask for a higher bride price so that you¡¯ll have money in your hands when you marry him, and he won¡¯t dare to bully you!¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes inwardly. See, what was she saying! Her mother would never get to the point, and always thought she had a lot of ideas!


    ¡°I¡¯ll go get some medicinal wine to rub on it. Your ankle is going to swell up like a pig¡¯s hoof tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± She didn¡¯t like other people touching her.


    After the divorce, she felt everyone was especially dirty. She didn¡¯t know what was going on with Yu Minglang, but she treated him as the only person who wasn¡¯t dirty and even had a daughter with him. However, when other men approached her, she still felt sick.


    Jia Xiufang left, and it was only then that Xiao Qian muttered to herself with disdain.


    ¡°Ni Jianren is just a piece of shit. Even if you shape him into a steak, I still can¡¯t hypnotize myself into thinking he¡¯s actually a steak. He¡¯s still a piece of shit.¡±


    However, for now, she still had to keep this piece of shit. Later, she would have use for Ni Jianren.


    Her foot was hurting so much, Xiao Qian touched the herbal plaster in her pocket, and the face of Yu Minglang appeared in her mind.


    Who would have thought that the guy with the expressionless face would be so handsome when he was young¡­


    Tearing off the herbal plaster, preparing to apply it, she suddenly felt nauseous.


    Seeing him stuffing the herbal plaster so skillfully, he must have done it for many women, right? Whenever he sees a beautiful woman, does he rush up to them and offer plaster?


    She threw the plaster into the trash bin and limped to find the medicinal wine. She needed to stay away from this guy; in her previous life, he looked for her all his life, and when this guy got sticky, there would never be any good days.


    Those with different outlooks shouldn¡¯t cooperate; she was reborn to be the worst villainess boss. Yu Minglang, that kind of sunshine and positive man, should just stay and shine on other women. She liked to grow poisonous mushrooms in dark corners.


    The smell of the plaster filled the air, and the small attic was full of this smell. No matter what Xiao Qian did, Yu Minglang appeared in her eyes.


    The way he saved her in her previous life, overlapping with how he saved people in this life.


    ¡°Annoying guy, lingering like a ghost,¡± Xiao Qian suddenly felt like washing her hands again, her heart bothered.


    After washing her hands, she pulled out a chair, sat at her desk, turned on the light, took out paper and pen, and prepared to make a short-term plan.


    The lighting in the attic wasn¡¯t very good, so by the afternoon she had to turn on the light. Sitting at the desk, looking at the full stacks of books, each one looking very old, she could think of her once hardworking and diligent self who studied in the cold winter, staying up late and studying by lamplight.


    How na?ve she was before, thinking that as long as she studied hard, her parents would look at her more and treat her better. After school, she also helped take care of the family business, washing clothes with cold water in the winter, and studying late at night.


    When she was helpless and collapsed, she chose to trust her family, but her family was not good to her. In the end, the blood and tears told her that relying on others is never as safe as being independent.


    Xiao Qian focused her thoughts and wrote down the characters fluently on the paper. When a psychologist treats a patient, they often do this.


    Father: Values sons over daughters, wants a high bride price, has affairs


    Mother: Doesn¡¯t treat me as well as my brother, has no ideas, causes trouble for no reason, doesn¡¯t know about father¡¯s affairs


    When she wrote the part about not treating her well, Xiao Qian¡¯s mind remembered the scene when Jia Xiufang let her go first. So she drew a horizontal line on this item and added a question mark behind it.


    She only believed in what she saw with her own eyes. As for her mother, she continued to observe.


    Chu Xue: Father¡¯s mistress, will turn the tables and become legitimate in the future


    Bitch: Homosexual, marriage scam, scum¡­ can¡¯t write it down, the bitch¡¯s characteristics are too many, can¡¯t fit them all on one piece of paper.


    Yu Ming¡­ Xiao Qian just wrote two characters and felt that it was wrong, so she crossed them out with her pen. Keep her distance from him, and never let him keep an eye on her.


    After listing important characters, she started to write down the things she needed to do now.


    1. Find the Admission Notice


    2. Get tuition fees


    3. Force scumbag to back out of the marriage.


    Thinking of her mother¡¯s kindness to her today, Xiao Qian added one more.


    Ruin Chu Xue, the mistress.


    ¡°This is just to repay your little bit of kindness to me; I have no expectation for your motherly love.¡± She had to remain serious and adhere to the villainess boss character she had set for herself.


    Xiao Qian murmured to herself, drawing a symbol of mutual connection between getting tuition fees and forcing the scumbag to back out of the marriage.


    She could force the scumbag to back out and, in passing, get her tuition fees. Life is like this; everything is interdependent.

 Chapter 9 - 9 Chapter 9 Xiao Qians Kings Bomb

    9 Chapter 9 Xiao Qian¡¯s Kings Bomb


    Translator: 549690339


    Ni Jianren probably knew that running away was a bit embarrassing, so he didn¡¯t show up until evening.


    That night, the family closed the courtyard door and set up a table in the yard to eat dinner.


    Xiao Qian, who was used to exotic foods and focused on nourishing herself, didn¡¯t have any appetite when she saw the table full of home-cooked dishes.


    ¡°This thing is called Water Bamboo. It¡¯s a Southern dish. I saw it in the market and bought some for you to try, Qian¡¯er.¡± Chu Xue sat next to Xiao Qian, with Chen Lin sitting across from her.


    Xiao Qian moved her bowl away, ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat.¡±


    Chu Xue¡¯s chopsticks awkwardly stopped in midair. Seeing this, Chen Lin wanted to take the bowl, but Chu Xue gave him a look not to, so he lowered his head to eat, and Xiao Qian pouted.


    It was truly unappetizing.


    Some things seemed normal if you didn¡¯t know about them, but once you knew, they would make you feel disgusted.


    ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Da Long come back yet?¡± Chen Lin asked about his son¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Who knows. He said he had extra classes at school and might be back a bit later today,¡± Jia Xiufang said.


    ¡°Internet cafe.¡± Xiao Qian was eating unconsciously, probably because she knew Chu Xue had cooked the dishes, which made her lose her appetite.


    ¡°Talking nonsense. Your brother will be starting Third Grade soon. He¡¯ll take the high school entrance exams in one year. How could he go to such a place?¡± Jia Xiufang pushed her daughter.


    ¡°Go to the internet cafe and see for yourself. You¡¯ll know everything.¡±


    Even though Xiao Qian had just come back from the past life, she knew her brother Chen Zilong¡¯s nature very well. He was spoiled by his parents and knew nothing. Chen Lin hid her university admission notice just to save money for his son¡¯s education. However, Chen Zilong was ¡°promising¡± and couldn¡¯t even pass the high school entrance exam.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong? Are you in a bad mood?¡± Chu Xue noticed that Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t smiled since she came back.


    Moreover, her gaze was particularly frightening, as if nothing could be hidden from her. In front of her, Chu Xue was extra careful with her words.


    ¡°Her father, Qian¡¯er hurt her leg. You go to the pharmacy to buy some herbal plaster for her after dinner. I don¡¯t think the medicinal wine is working,¡± Jia Xiufang thought her daughter was in a bad mood because of the pain in her leg.


    ¡°How did she hurt her leg?¡± Chen Lin didn¡¯t know about it.


    He had been playing Mahjong all afternoon and didn¡¯t know that his wife and child had been beaten by the madman.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it Aunt Qi¡¯s mad son? He ran out and claimed that Qian¡¯er and I are the RB Ghosts. He took a stick and beat us,¡± said Jia Xiufang, once she started talking, there was no end.


    Her speech was disjointed, and it took her five minutes to explain a single matter.


    When Chen Lin heard this, his liver fire flared, and he slammed the bowl on the table with a snap.


    ¡°What kind of damn woman are you! Qian¡¯er was beaten by others and you just came back like that?¡±


    Although Jia Xiufang was aggressive and confrontational outside, she was somewhat scared of Chen Lin at home. Seeing him angry, her voice softened.


    ¡°I got medicine for Qian¡¯er¡­¡±


    ¡°That has nothing to do with it!¡± Chen Lin didn¡¯t care if his daughter was in pain or not. He slapped the table and pointed at Jia Xiufang and scolded her.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you usually very tough? When someone from their family beats ours, why didn¡¯t you go to Aunt Qi for justice? Make her pay up! Qian¡¯er is about to be engaged. Let her pay for the broken leg!¡±.


    For Chen Lin, getting money from the situation was far more important than his child¡¯s injury. He was notoriously stingy.


    Since they ran a laundry business, they could buy detergent products wholesale. He forced merchants to sell him single bags at wholesale prices, and sometimes secretly poured out some when the salespeople were not looking. When caught, he would stubbornly call it a try-out for promoting their product and testing its effects, helping them with publicity. Salespeople would sneer upon hearing Chen Lin¡¯s name.


    ¡°With the child in this state, how can I think of extorting people?¡± Jia Xiufang was also scared. If it weren¡¯t for the handsome and dashing man who suddenly rushed out, she and her daughter would have been seriously injured. How could she think of asking for money?


    ¡°How is that called extortion? You damned woman! She has to give us money! After dinner, go make a scene at her house. If you don¡¯t bring the money back, you¡¯ll be staying over at their house tonight.¡± He lost money playing Mahjong today and wanted to vent his anger.


    ¡°Father, isn¡¯t this a bit too much? Aunt Qi doesn¡¯t have much money to begin with. Raising a lunatic on her own, and her spouse died early. Qian¡¯er¡¯s leg injury isn¡¯t that serious. Applying some herbal plaster¡ª¡±


    ¡°Slap!¡± Chen Lin slapped Jia Xiufang on the face.


    ¡°Aiya, brother-in-law, what are you doing?¡± Chu Xue stood up to stop him, but her blocking seemed insincere.


    ¡°Get out of my way! This damned woman deserves a beating!¡±


    This scene, like a farce, unfolded before Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    Seeing her mother being beaten and her father only wanting money, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hesitate, she stood up and placed her slender hands on the edge of the table and with a slight push, crash!


    All the dishes on the table, along with the dish plates and rice bowls, were overturned by Xiao Qian.


    The furious Chen Lin and the beaten Jia Xiufang were both dumbfounded.


    Chu Xue was even worse off. Using her top student brain, Xiao Qian precisely calculated the angle, and Chu Xue was splashed with porridge all over her body. The slightly scalding temperature made her scream.


    Sticky porridge dripped down Chu Xue¡¯s infinitely beautiful face, dripping and sticking.


    At home, Xiao Qian had always been relatively low-key. She didn¡¯t like to talk much and always quietly studied. So when she suddenly snapped, not only was Chen Lin surprised, but Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t expect it either.


    A few seconds later, Chen Lin came to his senses and saw the table overturned, the plates broken, and the food spilled. Infuriated, he rushed toward Xiao Qian with his arm raised to hit her, but Jia Xiufang quickly stopped him.


    ¡°Father, don¡¯t be angry. The child didn¡¯t do it on purpose! Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t just stand there. Quickly apologize to your father! Say you didn¡¯t do it on purpose!¡±


    Jia Xiufang sometimes got hit by her husband, but it was rarely in front of their children. She was afraid that Chen Lin would treat Xiao Qian the same way.


    Xiao Qian lowered her head and picked up a broken plate, gesturing to Chen Lin, ¡°If you dare come over, just try me!¡±


    ¡°You dare to hit your father!¡± Chen Lin pushed Jia Xiufang away, and Xiao Qian snorted. She grabbed Chu Xue, who was wiping the table next to her, and held the broken plate against her neck, which frightened Chu Xue into screaming.


    ¡°I won¡¯t hit you, I¡¯ll hit her!¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law! Save me! Qian¡¯er, quickly put that thing down!¡± Chu Xue didn¡¯t know how she got involved.


    Jia Xiufang was also frightened, ¡°Qian¡¯er, have you been possessed by something? Oh no, there are no great sorcerers in this city. What should we do? Father, the child is cursed!¡±


    How could a perfectly fine child suddenly become like this?


    Chen Lin was also a little scared inside, but he still put up a tough front.


    ¡°Let her cut, if she had the guts, she wouldn¡¯t have failed the college entrance exam!¡± In Chen Lin¡¯s heart, his daughter was a weak person who didn¡¯t even dare to speak up, let alone hurt someone.


    Xiao Qian suddenly gave Chu Xue an enchanting smile. ¡°Did you hear that? It¡¯s your ¡®brother-in-law¡¯ who¡¯s asking me to cut. I¡¯m doing it!¡±


    She raised her hand, and as her hand went up, the porcelain fell!

 Chapter 10 - 10 Chapter 10: Female Boss Likes Instant Kills

    10 Chapter 10: Female Boss Likes Instant Kills


    Translator: 549690339


    Chu Xue was so scared that she almost fainted.


    This was really a cut!


    Nobody expected Xiao Qian to make a move.


    Even Yu Minglang, who was on the rooftop of the neighboring building, examining the land, didn¡¯t expect it.


    While his subordinate was constantly talking about the development situation of this piece of land, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t pay attention at all. His telescope ¡°accidentally¡± looked over this way.


    Xiao Qian flipped the table and took a hostage all in an instant. Seeing her cutting Chu Xue, Yu Minglang frowned.


    But the next scene made Yu Minglang¡¯s face turn red instantly, and he immediately moved his telescope away.


    ¡°Young Boss?¡± Qiao Zhen looked at his strange expression.


    ¡°Keep observing!¡± Yu Minglang never expected that Zhou Zhiruo would do the same thing¡­


    It was so hard on the eyes.


    The broken pieces of the plate were not particularly sharp, but they were sharp enough to pierce through the fabric.


    Chu Xue didn¡¯t feel any pain, only seeing Xiao Qian giving her a mysteriously cunning smile.


    Xiao Qian threw away the broken piece, poking her finger into the hole she had made, and with a little force, there was a tearing sound.


    Chu Xue¡¯s clothes were torn apart.


    Xiao Qian was just taking a gamble.


    She remembered that in her past life, after Chu Xue successfully became a rich wife, Chu Xue drove her Range Rover to the countryside to taunt her mom.


    Sure enough, as soon as these were exposed, Chen Lin immediately changed his face, and Jia Xiufang was stunned as well.


    ¡°Xue¡¯er, what is this¡­¡± Chu Xue stayed at home all the time and didn¡¯t go out, so she didn¡¯t have time to date anyone.


    Jia Xiufang immediately thought of what her daughter told her this morning ¨C old Lin went to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and Chu Xue wore very short pants¡­


    ¡°Come on, explain to me, what the hell is this?¡± Xiao Qian asked calmly, pointing at Chu Xue.


    Weren¡¯t you going to show off to my mom that you have this thing? Come on, show off enough!


    Chu Xue screamed and ran into the room without looking back.


    Chen Lin stood there, feeling the embarrassment of being exposed, but more than that, he was angry and frustrated.


    Xiao Qian stood in the midst of the mess, looking particularly calm, admiring the various expressions of these people, as if a wonderful melody was playing in her heart.


    It was this feeling of skipping over the hassles in the middle and going straight to the climax of happiness, which belonged to the instant kill of a female boss.


    It was this kind of pleasure that none of you would know what I¡¯d do next.


    ¡°You little bitch!¡± Chen Lin finally came back to his senses, wanting to hit Xiao Qian.


    ¡°If I hit her, will you feel sorry for her? You can hit my mom for no reason, but you can¡¯t bear to see me hit another woman, or should I ask you what those things were just now, Daddy?¡±


    Those last two words were so calm.


    Chen Lin seemed to be frozen, Xiao Qian¡¯s words poking violently at his nerves.


    Jia Xiufang sat on the ground, wailing out loud.


    ¡°Chen Lin, you heartless man! We¡¯ve come out of the village together, I¡¯ve suffered so much with you, washing my hands in cold water during the winter, and now I still have arthritis, and you actually treat me like this! Ahhh!¡±


    ¡°Stop making a scene, what nonsense are you talking about?¡±


    Chen Lin¡¯s mind was a mess, he was having trouble processing how things had suddenly turned out like this.


    ¡°You two go inside to settle this, don¡¯t let the neighbors laugh at us!¡± Xiao Qian said coldly, staring at Chen Lin.


    ¡°If you dare to hit my mom again, I¡¯ll set this house on fire!¡±


    ¡°You silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about!¡± Chen Lin¡¯s tone was not as firm as before.


    This child seemed to be really strange.


    If Xiao Qian had changed gradually, the family wouldn¡¯t be so scared, but she suddenly erupted in such an unexpected way, causing an explosion on the spot.


    ¡°Really?¡± Xiao Qian picked up a half-broken wine bottle from the ground, with half a bottle of wine still inside, poured it directly onto the wooden table, and elegantly took out a lighter from her pocket.


    At this moment, watching through the telescope, Yu Minglang suddenly thought of a term he came across during his Master¡¯s studies at the military academy.


    Violent aesthetics.


    With a swift sound, fire ignited instantly.


    Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses, watching the fire burn under her eyelids, the hot temperature unable to warm the coldness in her eyes.


    Chen Lin and Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t argue anymore, rushing into the house with water to put out the fire.


    By then, Xiao Qian had already left the house, walking on the road, looking up at the moon, so big and round.


    When doing all this, her heart was so calm, even feeling an inexplicable sense of relaxation. Her OCD didn¡¯t act up, she thought, she must be completely bad now.


    Well, let it be bad then.


    In the yard, there were a mess and a faint smell of extinguished smoke and burnt smell.


    Chen¡¯s couple still felt lingering fear, Xiao Qian¡¯s reaction just now really caught them off guard.


    After being silent for a few seconds, Chen Lin wiped his face, ¡°This child is really possessed. Tomorrow, you take a car to the town, find a master, and have her checked.¡±


    Too scary.


    Jia Xiufang stared for a few seconds, then slapped Chen Lin¡¯s arm forcefully, ¡°Tell me, did you do this to Xue¡¯er?!¡±


    There were only these two men in the house, if it wasn¡¯t him, who else could it be? They had never seen Chu Xue go out!


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? How could I! Qian¡¯er is crazy, and you¡¯re crazy too?¡± Chen Lin was feeling guilty.


    ¡°You have to make it clear to me today!¡± Jia Xiufang grabbed Chen Lin¡¯s sleeve, refusing to let go.


    ¡°Crazy woman!¡± Chen Lin shook off Jia Xiufang¡¯s hand, no longer looking at the mess in the yard, and walked out quickly.


    Jia Xiufang sat in the yard and wailed for a while, got up a few minutes later, then sobbed as she picked up a broom and cleaned up the mess.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian, with her eyes closed, enjoyed the evening breeze. Closing her eyes, she could fully imagine her parents¡¯ reactions.


    At this time, Chen Lin should be unable to face Jia Xiufang¡¯s accusations and escape reality by running out to play mahjong.


    As for her mom¡­ Well, she was probably crying and fantasizing that everything was fine, and after being coaxed by her dad the next day, she would act as if everything was normal. However, she would bring the matter up every time they had an argument, thinking she had a grip on her man, but she would actually push him further and further away by being unreasonable.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian had seen too many women who were not bad but very foolish.


    Xiao Qian calculated everyone¡¯s reaction and figured out what to do next, but her stomach grumbled several times. She patted her pocket and found out she had no money.


    ¡°No food, no clothes, the enemies will bring them to me!¡± The theme song of a TV series wafted over, and Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses.


    Well, these lyrics were quite insightful. Let¡¯s just do it this way.

 Chapter 11 - 11 Chapter 11: Suffer With Me

    11 Chapter 11: Suffer With Me


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s home was located in an urban village. About a ten-minute walk would take her downtown. Hungry but penniless Xiao Qian, her gaze moved beyond the messy roadside stalls.


    The stall owners, all knew her and were willing to let her buy on credit, but she refused to degrade herself.


    She hadn¡¯t stooped low in her past life. She wouldn¡¯t in this life either.


    Passing the stalls, she fixated her sight on a decent looking restaurant in the near distance.


    Although it couldn¡¯t compare to the high-end hotels she frequented in her past life, it was acceptable. Ignoring the fact that she was penniless, Xiao Qian casually strolled in.


    The attendant noticed the pretty girl dressed in simple clothes and repeatedly asked if she was alone. With a single look from Xiao Qian, pushing her glasses up her nose, the attendant was unconsciously intimidated by her aura and obediently led her to a table by the window.


    The large window provided a nice view of the outside landscape, speckled stars in the sky and a large willow tree swaying in the wind. The neon lights of the hotel illuminated the tree, accompanied by the sound of cicadas.


    Xiao Qian picked up the menu and casually browsed through it, ¡°Two plates of boiled shrimps, stir-fried sea cucumber with green onion, steamed turbot fish, scallops with vermicelli, one plate of river crabs, dry-fried green beans, shredded potato with green pepper and a bowl of rice.¡±


    The attendant hesitated, ¡°Lady, our portions are quite large.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled gently, ¡°I¡¯ll take them in a takeaway box if I can¡¯t finish.¡±


    The attendant didn¡¯t dare to be negligent, but still gave Xiao Qian an additional glance. The things the girl ordered were all high-priced items on the menu.


    Before long, the dishes were served. Xiao Qian ate leisurely. With no one she despised in sight, she felt her appetite return a bit. The attendant stood nearby observing this peculiar girl.


    She had ordered a lot of seafood, yet she didn¡¯t touch any of it with her chopsticks, only eating the vegetarian dishes with her rice.


    This was the first time they¡¯d seen such a customer. When Xiao Qian finished eating, she called the attendant over.


    ¡°Add two more items for me to take away, but I have specific requirements for their preparation and packaging.¡±


    ¡°Alright, you may tell.¡±


    Xiao Qian finished outlining her requirements, the attendant was shocked, ¡°Are you¡­sure?¡±


    Could that thing really be eaten?


    ¡°Do as I say, I¡¯ll pay double for the dish.¡±


    She ordered another pot of chrysanthemum tea for cooling and reducing heat, watching the blossoms whirl in the glass as Xiao Qian blew on them again and again.


    ¡°This taste, it¡¯s much inferior to that of the golden chrysanthemum.¡±


    In her mind, a tender child-like voice seemed to resonate.


    ¡°Mom, why are you always drinking chrysanthemum tea?¡±


    ¡°Chrysanthemum tea can clear the liver heat from staying up late, and mom often stays up.¡±


    ¡°Then Xiao Wei will sleep with mom, so mom won¡¯t have to work so late.¡±


    Her eyes grew a bit warm. Outside, a few middle school students riding their bikes home after night study sessions passed by. Their large, unattractive school sports uniforms couldn¡¯t conceal young, youthful faces.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for those bitches, her Xiao Wei would also be in high school by now, carrying a large schoolbag and sharing the troubles of her growth with her.


    But after the little angel left, she was constantly suffering from insomnia. Every time she closed her eyes, she would see her daughter covered in blood, crying for her mother. That kind of unspeakable pain, no one could understand.


    My daughter, mommy misses you.


    ¡°Miss, the total is 480 yuan, would you like to pay with card or cash?¡± The attendant¡¯s voice broke Xiao Qian¡¯s train of thought, drawing her gaze back from outside.


    ¡°May I borrow your telephone?¡±


    ¡°Please come this way.¡±


    No one could understand the feelings of a mother who¡¯d lost her only child, and even if she avenged her by killing the enemy with her own hands, it would still be hard to quench the hatred in her heart.


    What could quench the fire within her, unless her little angel could return to her and call her ¡°mom¡± again.


    But Xiao Qian, who had been a psychologist all her life, knew all too well that in psychology, death was termed as the ultimate loss. This void left by the loss could never be filled.


    So, she took immediate action to retaliate against those who made her lose her daughter. If she couldn¡¯t fill the hole in her heart, then she¡¯d stab a few holes in these scum bags¡¯ hearts, so they could feel the pain with her.


    After borrowing the telephone, Xiao Qian dialed Ni Jianren.


    ¡°I¡¯m at the Binhai Hotel. Come and pay.¡±


    Ni Jianren was also a tightwad. Compared with Chen Lin, he was just as miserly, if not more. On hearing Xiao Qian say ¡°pay,¡± his scalp went numb.


    ¡°What are you doing at that place?!¡± It was one of the most expensive restaurants in the city!


    ¡°Just come and pay, why all the fuss?¡±


    ¡°I have something else to do, I can¡¯t make it there. You figure it out!¡± He said as he intended to hang up.


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses up with a smile, ¡°The table next to me, there seems to be your boss sitting, called Li Zhen, do I ask him to pay?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian! Don¡¯t look for him! I¡¯ll be there immediately!¡± Ni Jianren panicked.


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian looked at the food on the table and felt that she could pack a few more items.


    There was no such person as Li Zhen, she had made that up.


    The reason why the scumbag was so nervous was that Li Zhen was the scumbag¡¯s boyfriend, and he was afraid she would reveal his secret sexuality.


    ¡°Miss, your dishes, all packed up, here is your specially customized order ¨C can you really eat it?¡± The attendant handed over the food box, and she could smell the strange odour even through the box.


    ¡°Young girl, let me ask you, where do you think a wound would hurt less?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Uh¡­ on the nails?¡± The attendant was confused, such a strange customer.


    ¡°Wrong, a wound on somebody else¡¯s body wouldn¡¯t hurt you, so, do you understand?¡± Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses, leaving the attendant puzzled and finding things complex.


    It was really rude of her to only think about herself. She should also treat the scumbag, this was the meal she had prepared for him.


    Halfway after drinking a pot of chrysanthemum tea, Ni Jianren rushed over, panting. He scanned the room as he walked in, but didn¡¯t see Li Zhen, only Xiao Qian sitting there calmly.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Li Zhen?¡±


    ¡°Might have been a case of mistaken identity. He just looked a bit alike.¡±


    Ni Jianren took the bill, saw the figure 400 on it and almost fainted.


    ¡°Why is it so much?!¡± He worked in a government-funded institution, his salary was decent, but this was half his monthly wage!


    ¡°I don¡¯t have so much money on me!¡± Ni Jianren was heartbroken.


    Half a month¡¯s salary!


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll call my dad over, but you know how stingy he is, if he gets mad, it might put next week¡¯s engagement in jeopardy, he might even make a scene at your workplace?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go withdraw money!¡± Ni Jianren squeezed a few words out between his teeth.


    ¡°Leave your phone behind.¡± Xiao Qian took his old-style Nokia from his hand. In this era, this was a luxury item. With this as a collateral, she wasn¡¯t worried about the scumbag running off.


    Watching Ni Jianren¡¯s furious departure, Xiao Qian felt relieved, picked up the cup of tea on the table and took a sip.


    She indeed was a wicked woman, enjoying the helpless look on the scumbag¡¯s anger-filled face.

 Chapter 12 - 12 Chapter 12: Meeting Yu Minglang Again

    12 Chapter 12: Meeting Yu Minglang Again


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian carried the packed dishes and followed Ni Jianren, whose face was like a green iron, out of the hotel.


    She knew he was distressed about the money, but he pretended not to care. Seeing the scumbag¡¯s reaction, Xiao Qian found it amusing.


    Scumbag¡¯s red QQ car was parked right on the side of the road. To save on parking fee, he was willing to risk getting ticketed. He couldn¡¯t bear to part with even a few bucks, yet he had spent so much on Xiao Qian. The psychological trauma he experienced was immeasurable.


    The more pissed he was, the happier Xiao Qian became.


    There were children riding bicycles outside. Seeing them, who were about the same age as Xiao Wei, highlighted the scumbag¡¯s constipated face, making the evening breeze and summer time seem all the more enjoyable.


    It¡¯s a pity that she met the scumbag in her past life when she was too young.


    Otherwise, how could this type of man who drives a red QQ and has such poor overall qualities ever bother her?


    Ni Jianren walked to the car without even looking at the woman who had cost him half a month¡¯s salary. With a hard tone, he said,


    ¡°I¡¯m not going your way, walk back yourself.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re at the bottom, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t figured out the positions issue between the Scumbag and his mistress in her previous life, but now she understood.


    With his penny-pinching, grumpy old lady-like personality, he must be the bottom one.


    Maybe it¡¯s because he couldn¡¯t get hard, he willingly became the bottom, Xiao Qian thought wickedly.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± the Scumbag, feeling the pinch of his money, didn¡¯t hear clearly.


    ¡°I said, leave these for you, and eat them slowly when you get back.¡± Xiao Qian pushed her glasses and handed the lunch boxes to him.


    These were the dishes she had ¡°carefully chosen¡± for the scumbag.


    According to her understanding of him, after sending her back, he would definitely go whining to his boyfriend.


    He would both be satisfied with this dish.


    Thinking of this woman eating a meal that cost him half a month¡¯s salary, the scumbag wished he could marry her home and hit her three times a day.


    Getting back even a little of the loss was good, so he snatched the lunch box from Xiao Qian and left without looking back.


    Xiao Qian carried the packaged dishes and slowly walked back.


    It was filled with seafood.


    Once, her favorite food was seafood. When she first started her business, her daughter was young, and her consulting room didn¡¯t get any big orders. Life was rather tough, but as long as she made some money, she would take her daughter to eat seafood.


    The 2-year-old little girl held a crab that was almost the same size as her head, and her face was full of it as she ate.


    Later, when her business took off and she became busier, she started earning more money, but she had fewer opportunities to eat with her daughter. She found the best meal service center for Xiao Wei, ensuring that she could eat the most expensive seafood every day, but the girl didn¡¯t seem very happy.


    When she realized that she had spent too little time with her child and wanted to make more time for her daughter, the scumbag had kidnapped her daughter.


    From then on, Xiao Qian never touched her favorite seafood again.


    Thinking of her daughter, Xiao Qian¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder flared up again. She looked around and saw a water pipe in the bushes by the roadside. She walked over, put down the lunch box, and kept washing her hands.


    Her face felt a little damp, and Xiao Qian looked up, thinking it was the water splashing. How could she cry? How could she, a mother who didn¡¯t take good care of her daughter, have the right to cry?


    She could bear ten thousand kinds of negative criticism in this world, and she knew that she wasn¡¯t a kind person, but the only thing that didn¡¯t include was being a bad mother.


    But the truth was that she had lost her daughter. Even if she had the ability to take revenge on the scumbag ten thousand times, each time she took revenge, the hole in her heart seemed to grow larger. She couldn¡¯t forgive herself.


    Yu Minglang passed by and saw a sorrowful yet strong Xiao Qian from afar.


    She seemed to love washing her hands and cried while doing so. Her facial expression was numb with sadness, as if she had lost an entire world.


    What on earth is wrong with her?


    Yu Minglang watched her finishing washing her hands and saw her change as if she had become a different person, calm. No, it was indifference.


    She is a girl with a story. From her several performances, Yu Minglang became increasingly curious about her. He felt that this seemingly weak girl harbored enormous sorrow in her body, as well as a rejection of this world.


    Suddenly, a stray kitten, seemingly drawn by the smell of seafood in Xiao Qian¡¯s lunchbox, walked over and sniffed around.


    The kitten looked dirty and injured.


    Xiao Qian squatted down, opened the lunch box, took out the seafood with disposable chopsticks, and watched the cat eat happily with her healing smile.


    The night lights in the park softly illuminated her face. With all her different sides, which one is the real her?


    As Yu Minglang was observing the park environment, he took the opportunity to ponder this question.


    In a few minutes, he would be representing the company in a negotiation. He still had time, so he could think about this girl.


    To her parents and strangers, she was cold and even mocking, but to children and animals, she was so tender and gentle.


    The cat ate happily, and Xiao Qian fed it happily.


    As the stray cat meowed, it looked at Xiao Qian as if to express gratitude.


    ¡°Eat up, eat more. There¡¯s a lot; you can call your cat friends to eat together. Instead of feeding the ungrateful wretch who won¡¯t miss me, I¡¯d rather feed you guys. At least you are not malicious and know how to be grateful, right, Meow-Meow? Will you still recognize me next time I come?¡±


    Xiao Qian talked to herself, unaware that the man watching her from afar was feeling a little heartache.


    How lonely must she be to seek the recognition of a cat? She must feel no love from the people around her, so this girl who should be gentle and kind can only hide her heart behind her coldness, but inadvertently shows her true nature to animals.


    Xiao Qian ordered so many expensive seafood dishes, she never intended to take them home. Letting the scumbag feel the pain while also feeding cats and dogs was a good thing.


    The kittens were purring as they ate, and soon a pile of kittens and puppies gathered. Xiao Qian opened each lunch box and watched them devour the food with a smile she hadn¡¯t even noticed herself.


    At this moment, unknowingly, Xiao Qian, feeding cats and dogs and calculating her most vicious plans, had become the lonely, pitiable, vulnerable, little cutie in Yu Minglang¡¯s heart.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian felt a strange sound from the bushes, followed by something cutting through the air, and then a puff of smoke rose from the bushes. Xiao Qian was startled.


    ¡°Damn! Which kid threw the Double-shot firecracker!¡±


    A man emerged from the smoking bushes, covered in smoke. It was so annoying; who had he provoked while dating in the bushes?


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you embarrassed? Go, go, go!¡± A red-faced woman stood up, grumbling angrily. Xiao Qian was quite close to them and was a little surprised.


    There were people here?


    Not liking her thoughts being seen through, she furrowed her brow slightly but soon smoothed it out.


    What she had just said was so quiet that no one could hear her.


    Well, no one heard, but everyone saw.

 Chapter 13 - 13 Chapter 13 Yu Daizi, Do You Have to Be So Persistent?

    13 Chapter 13 Yu Daizi, Do You Have to Be So Persistent?


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian immediately knew what was going on.


    A young couple was dating, and they encountered a mischievous kid throwing a double-shot firecracker. It was dangerous.


    Just as Xiao Qian was thinking about it, she saw a few more plumes of smoke nearby. The seemingly peaceful park was disrupted by a mischievous kid!


    ¡°My goodness, this kid is ruthless!¡± Qiao Zhen, who came to find the young boss, saw a little boy around ten years old throwing a double-shot firecracker.


    He saw the young boss chasing after the kid, catching him, and giving him a stern lecture.


    ¡°There¡¯s another one, I¡¯ll take care of him. If I say something, it might scare him,¡± said Yu Minglang, worried about the hiding child. The mischievous kid was too close to her.


    Yu Minglang put away his briefcase and adjusted his posture. After all, it was just a matter of giving a few naughty kids a talking-to.


    ¡°Our negotiation is starting soon, don¡¯t be late,¡± warned the secretary, feeling dizzy.


    Usually, the young boss didn¡¯t meddle in other people¡¯s affairs. What was going on today?


    Having finished feeding the cat, Xiao Qian stood up and prepared to leave.


    Suddenly, two whizzes of wind grazed her hair and fell to the ground. The hiding mischievous child saw his companion being dealt with and was frightened. He tried to get rid of the remaining double-shot firecracker, but Yu Minglang timely threw a stone, knocking it away. Xiao Qian was safe.


    As Xiao Qian saw him walking towards her, she felt a sudden chill on her hands and looked down, speechless.


    Did Yu really have to be so insistent on giving her herbal plaster?


    He had even taken advantage of the situation to slip another herbal plaster to her!


    Could it be that he gave her the plaster because he saw that she hadn¡¯t put one on¡­?!


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s mind, Yu Minglang¡¯s icy expression instantly turned into a giant dog skin herbal plaster. This guy was really persistent.


    Yu Minglang withdrew his hand and turned to leave. ¡°Be careful. It¡¯s a good thing I¡¯m quick.¡±


    This sentence lingered in her ears, ¡°quick¡­¡±


    Her face suddenly turned slightly red, and a thought crossed her mind: not only were Yu Minglang¡¯s hands quick, but his waist was also strong¡­ Ah, what was she thinking?!


    She got up and walked further away, as the secretary¡¯s whispering inquiry reached her ears.


    ¡°Young Boss, you¡¯re still as skilled as before!¡± How was there such a big difference between both of them, who had been in the military?


    Yu Minglang did not answer and just walked away quickly.


    Xiao Qian hooked her lips up and murmured a word.


    ¡°One.¡±


    Codename, One.


    That was what he had told her in their past life. Back then, when they were very close, she would watch military dramas and ask out of curiosity. He had returned to take over the family business after serving in the military, and she asked if he had a codename, like everyone else.


    He said he did: One.


    Then she bought several bottles of perfume with the same name and laughed at him, asking if he was effeminate, that¡¯s why he used a perfume name as a codename.


    But she never would have imagined that behind that seemingly simple story lay a much more exciting tale.


    When he was young, he had been so outstanding. That name represented being number one.


    But¡­ Xiao Qian looked down at the herbal plaster in her hand, her face showing a mixture of annoyance and helplessness.


    ¡°Just like in our past life, this dog skin herbal plaster sticks to me and won¡¯t let go. Unbelievable.¡±


    Her foot seemed to hurt more as she gripped the plaster. Xiao Qian walked to the next intersection, sat down on the roadside, tore open the plaster, stuck it on her ankle, and muttered to herself.


    ¡°In our past life, you made me buy so many bottles of perfume, all for nothing. This plaster is your compensation; I won¡¯t remember your good deeds.¡±


    The effect of the herbal plaster was real and strong. As soon as she put it on, she felt a burning sensation. Yu Minglang, perhaps she would never have the chance to see you again¡­

 Chapter 14 - 14 Chapter 14: How Can We Get By Without Reading More Books?

    14 Chapter 14: How Can We Get By Without Reading More Books?


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian arrived home to a pitch-black house.


    Her mother was nowhere to be seen, probably gone to her uncle¡¯s house to cry, and her father wasn¡¯t home either, certainly off to play mahjong all night again.


    Her younger brother, Chen Zilong, had not come back either, likely lost in a drunken stupor at an internet cafe.


    Only the light in Chu Xue¡¯s room was still on.


    Chu Xue had the audacity to stay here even after having turned a perfectly good home into this, and slept soundly.


    Xiao Qian pondered for a bit.


    Barging in to bash her with a stool or swear at her¡­ Those things that might tarnish her own image, Xiao Qian would never do.


    She despised people who resorted to violence when they encountered problems¡ªproblems that could be solved by using intelligence. She despised violence, it had no technical content. Xiao Qian thought about this as she walked upstairs.


    Her parents¡¯ bedroom was vacant. She walked in calmly, wondering if her mother¡¯s phenolphthalein for constipation was still available¡­


    She found the phenolphthalein, went downstairs, and calmly found Chu Xue¡¯s tea cup. She opened it, threw the pills in, and stirred it evenly with her finger.


    Phenolphthalein, commonly known as ¡°fruit guide¡± tablets, can make normal people have diarrhea. Of course, besides having diarrhea, there might also be a change in the color of urine. This could happen, but it might not happen for some people. These days, you really need to be well-read, knowledge is power indeed.


    She went back upstairs. Seizing the opportunity of no one being at home, Xiao Qian started rummaging for the box.


    She didn¡¯t know whether her father had hidden her admission notice or had torn it up.


    Although it seemed like this item could be recovered, the paperwork and the rest were quite troublesome. It would be best if she could find it directly¡ªschool was starting in just half a month.


    If she couldn¡¯t find the notice, her time would be limited; to find the school and prepare the paperwork, all of this would take time.


    She turned things upside down but still couldn¡¯t find it. Xiao Qian sat on her parents¡¯ bed and thought about her father¡ªhow he might have sneaked Chu Xue up when her mother was out gossiping with people; the two of them ¡°doing it¡± made Xiao Qian feel nauseous.


    She wanted to wash her hands again. Xiao Qian stood up, thought about the fact that there was no soap in the house¡¯s washbasin, so she opened the cabinet. She remembered that her mother had a habit of using new bars of soap to scent the wardrobe.


    There was a brand of soap called Sanxiao that was made with the scent of fresh flowers and fruits. It was one yuan per bar and had a strong scent, probably due to a lot of essence used. However, the scent faded after a while. Her mother loved this scent and all the wardrobes at home had a piece of it. The moment one opened the wardrobe, the scent would fill the room.


    Opening the wardrobe, she found the soap box at the bottom. It was a special soap box, the kind that could hold two bars of soap. It was a promotional gift that Chen Lin had insisted the salespeople give her when she purchased goods.


    She opened it. Xiao Qian wanted to take the soap, but, to her surprise, stumbled upon a piece of paper.


    After unfolding it, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    She got it without any effort!


    Unexpectedly, her dad had actually hidden her admission notice in a place like this!


    Now that she had found this item, the ID card and the household registration book were the next things to find. She remembered that her mother kept all these documents in a shoebox on top of the wardrobe. She could sneak them out and secretly photocopy them tomorrow, and then return the household registration book.


    Having done all this, Xiao Qian was about to walk out with the items when she suddenly turned around and got a fright.


    A boy with a side parting and yellow-dyed bangs was standing at the door, looking at Xiao Qian suspiciously.


    ¡°Chen Xiao Qian! Are you stealing our dad¡¯s money?¡±


    This was Chen Zilong, the playboy son of the Chen family. Even though their parents hoped he would grow into something great, he wasn¡¯t even comparable to a caterpillar.


    Xiao Qian was startled by his sudden reappearance, but she quickly regained her composure and confidently strode over, ¡°Are you projecting yourself onto me?¡±


    This stinking kid skips classes, is addicted to online gaming, always steals money from his parents to go online, gets involved in fights at school, participates in social groups, his hippocampus is entirely replaced by muscles in his brain. He is reckless and loves to cause trouble. In a nutshell, he is a classic bad boy.


    Xiao Qian scorned him.


    Not only because he is a troublemaker, but more so because her parents have given all of their love to this boy, showing favouritism. Even to save money for his college, they hid her university admission notice.


    But this boy quit high school before the examination, causing trouble outside, breaking someone¡¯s leg. The victim insisted he pay for it. Chen Lin couldn¡¯t pay, so he took the money from Xiao Qian. When Xiao Qian found out that Ni Jianren was an inhumane homosexual and tried to divorce him, Chen Lin stubbornly refused to consent to the divorce to pay off his son.


    In retrospect, Chen Zilong, although being a bad guy, didn¡¯t seem to have directly harmed Xiao Qian. Her resentment towards him was more like a case of guilt by association.


    In her past life, her brother had been so miserable that she even let him drive for her, paying him a few thousand dollars a month. It delighted him, and she loved the feeling of stepping on him and making him say thank you.


    Seeing his sister ignore him, Chen Zilong grabbed her arm.


    ¡°Sis, can you give me 5 yuan for study materials?¡±


    ¡°You mean you don¡¯t have any money to stay at the internet cafe overnight?¡±


    As if he genuinely wanted study materials.


    Once his thoughts were exposed, Chen Zilong became evasive.


    ¡°Come with me to my room, I¡¯ll give it to you there.¡±


    ¡°Thanks, sis!¡±


    Xiao Qian scrounged a few coins from her piggy bank to give to him, considering it a hush-up in case he went to complain to their parents about her riffling through the household register.


    Chen Zilong clutched the coins and was about to leave for an all-night binge online. He took a few steps, then seemed to remember something.


    ¡°Sis, I saw brother-in-law go into Binhai Hotel with another man. Are they going to play mahjong all night?¡±


    The internet cafe was just across the hotel.


    Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses, ¡°Fool, who told you that they must be going to play mahjong if they go to a hotel?¡±


    ¡°If two men go to a hotel and don¡¯t play mahjong, what else can they do?¡± Chen Zilong was only 12 years old. Although he had sneakily watched adult videos behind their parents¡¯ backs, he had only seen ones involving men and women.


    Videos of males with males were simply too heavy for his taste.


    ¡°Apart from playing mahjong, two men going to a hotel could also¡­pick up soap¡­¡±


    She thanked her playboy brother for providing her with this information, as it concerned her future tuition fees.


    ¡°What?¡± Chen Zilong didn¡¯t understand what his sister was saying. He felt that his sister was different today, her eyes behind her glasses were extremely bright and it was rather eerie.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be hungry after staying up all night. I¡¯ll give you another 2 yuan, and you can buy yourself a pancake after your all-nighter.¡± Xiao Qian took out another two yuan from her piggy bank.


    Chen Zilong looked at his sister, dumbfounded, ¡°Sis, are you feeling okay?¡±


    She was not the usual indifferent sister. Why was she suddenly so nice to him?


    ¡°Are you leaving or not? If our parents come back and you¡¯re still here, they¡¯ll beat you!¡±


    Ruining a person often starts with indulmentation. Unconditional coddling could thoroughly ruin a person. Xiao Qian smiled and stood by the window, watching her money-holding brother run happily towards the internet cafe.


    Calculating the time span, that bitch and his lover should be opening their ¡°special surprise¡± from her about now, right?


    Hopefully, they will like it.

 Chapter 15 - 15 Chapter 15: The Special Dish Xiao Qian Sent

    15 Chapter 15: The Special Dish Xiao Qian Sent


    Translator: 549690339


    It was a quiet night. After being reborn, she lay on her bed, holding the admission notice that she hated for half of her previous life in her hands, feeling no waves in her heart, and even unusually calm.


    There is nothing worth celebrating.


    This thin paper changed her destiny for a lifetime, becoming almost an obsession, stubbornly staying in her heart.


    The bright red admission notice did not bring Xiao Qian much joy.


    In her past life, she had more honor, but when she was at the top, she lost the person she loved the most, and no amount of glory could light up her heart.


    If thinking according to what happened in her previous life, what should she be doing at this point?


    Cry.


    She¡¯s crying.


    Because when she was dating Ni Jianren, they had no common ground, and she was verbally provoked by a bitch. When they went out to eat, he once mocked her for not being educated.


    Xiao Qian had been a good student for more than a decade in her previous life. Before getting married, studying was her everything. But suddenly everything changed, and she expressed her disappointment with tears.


    But can crying really solve the problem?


    From the series of events that happened afterward, crying is the most useless behavior in the world.


    It means weakness, it means being helpless against the world. She now prefers to make others helpless, make others cry.


    She already got the admission notice, the next step is to get the tuition fee from that bitch.


    At this time, the bitch should be with her lover Li Zhen, first whining, then eating, and finally having sex.


    But she didn¡¯t know if they could still have sex after seeing the dishes she intentionally prepared for them.


    Ni Jianren, with a belly full of anger, brought the food box that Xiao Qian gave him straight to the hotel where he and his lover Li Zhen had agreed to meet.


    ¡°Darling, you don¡¯t know how cocky the shield we chose was today. Firstly, she almost got me beaten by a madman, and then she even dared to go to Binhai Hotel to eat. I couldn¡¯t bear to go, it¡¯s outrageous!¡±


    With his fingers bent, Ni Jianren sat on the bed, leaning on Li Zhen, pouring out everything that happened today. Li Zhen comforted him a few times.


    ¡°Baby, don¡¯t get angry with that kind of woman. When she marries over, you can beat and scold her however you want. She¡¯s just a tool to cope with the family. In a few days, I¡¯ll also marry the woman arranged by my family. But in my heart, there¡¯s only you.¡±


    ¡°I hate it!¡± Ni Jianren liked the bad vibe from Li Zhen and pushed him with his hand.


    The two talked for a while, and Ni Jianren became proactive, deliberately hooking up Li Zhen, constantly hinting with his eyes.


    But Li Zhen was a bit hungry.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you bring food? After we finish eating, we¡¯ll have more¡­ tomorrow is our day off; we have plenty of time!¡±


    The two exchanged suggestive glances, eagerly opened the lunch box, and the food inside stunned them both.


    In the meal box that Xiao Qian specifically handed to Ni Jianren, the first box contained a Squirrel Fish dish.


    The fish meat was shaped like a chrysanthemum, topped with half red and half white sauce; right in the middle of the chrysanthemum, a carrot was inserted!


    The shocking design made Li Zhen, who was an attacker, stunned. This kind of visual impact was¡­


    If you say that the dish itself wasn¡¯t that strange, then the carrot and the white sauce around the carrot were simply¡­


    ¡°Darling, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Ni Jianren didn¡¯t understand why Li Zhen¡¯s expression was off.


    The difference between the positions of the attacker and the receiver makes the angle from which they see the world different. In Ni Jianren¡¯s eyes, this was just a somewhat strange dish, but Li Zhen saw something¡­ hmm!


    ¡°That shield really has no taste. What kind of dish is this? It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen a squirrel fish with this half-red-half-white sauce, plus, how did the carrot fall into the dish?¡±


    Ni Jianren dipped his finger in the white sauce and put it in his mouth to taste it. It seemed to be milk thickened with cornstarch; it had such a disgusting taste.


    When Li Zhen saw Ni Jianren¡¯s movement, he swallowed and felt a chill on his back.


    ¡°Tell me about the woman you¡¯re going to marry; what¡¯s her background?¡± This dish was so weird.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a girl from a small family. Her dad is quite greedy. When he heard that my family would give 50,000 yuan as a betrothal gift, he agreed to the marriage without hesitation. She just came out of school and is a student with no scheming. Just really annoying for spending money recklessly.¡±


    Ni Jianren opened the second box of food and pushed it away in disgust.


    ¡°These women from small families just haven¡¯t seen the world. What kind of food is this? I hate pig intestines the most!¡±


    Li Zhen saw the second box of food, and his back was sweating again.


    The large intestine wrapped around the small intestine, and a section of the small intestine was exposed on the outside; there was even an egg next to it. The egg was split in half and placed on the edge of the small intestine, which looked¡­ ah!


    This design¡­ It is as weird as the chrysanthemum fish just now!


    ¡°Is she really not aware of our situation?¡± Li Zhen lost his appetite because of the two dishes and felt uneasy.


    He and Ni Jianren both had decent jobs, and their families had some background, so they had to keep their relationship a secret. Seeing these two dishes, Li Zhen felt uneasy.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a student who just came out of school. I heard she didn¡¯t get admitted to college. Women like this are the most innocent. Oh, this egg is so disgusting.¡± Ni Jianren chewed on the egg.


    Li Zhen looked at him eating the egg and then looked down at his own¡­ He swallowed his saliva.


    Ni Jianren lay down in Li Zhen¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not eat it, darling, let¡¯s do it~¡±


    Li Zhen looked at the chrysanthemum fish with weird sauce, white and red, and then at Ni Jianren, who was acting coquettish and had eaten half a boiled egg; he no longer had any feelings.


    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s do it another day.¡± With these two bizarre things on the table, it would be strange if they could still have any reaction.


    Chen Xiaoqian, who was lying on the small bed looking at the stars outside the attic, silently recited with a serene smile on her face.


    ¡°Visual suggestion refers to the fact that there is more than one channel for receiving information, such as visual, auditory, and imagination. The human nervous system is ¡®dumb.¡¯ When you see something with your naked eyes, it will react accordingly. Through several years of my psychological counseling clinical experience, positive suggestion helps people succeed, while negative suggestion hinders success.¡±


    Pushing up her glasses, ¡°My major hasn¡¯t fallen behind after all. Special visual suggestions for special populations under special circumstances should be quite effective, right?¡±


    A doctor¡¯s professional skills can save people, but on the other hand, they can harm people just as easily.


    Ni Jianren, this is just the beginning; let¡¯s take it slow.


    The moon is bright and the stars sparse; cicadas sing in waves. Close your eyes and sleep. Tomorrow, there will be more fun drama waiting for her to watch.


    The herbal plaster on her foot emitted a faint smell of medicine, disturbing her dreams, which were full of the man who held her dead body and wept bitterly.


    Xiao Qian, I¡¯ve been looking for you for so long, why am I still one step too late!


    In this life, you¡¯re finally not late, but my heart has turned cold towards men¡­


    What a sad dream.

 Chapter 16 - 16 Chapter 16: Am I Sick?

    16 Chapter 16: Am I Sick?


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    In the early morning, accompanied by a scream, Xiao Qian woke up from her dream.


    She unhurriedly opened her wardrobe, and while listening to Chu Xue¡¯s loud crying downstairs, she began to choose clothes.


    This wardrobe was pitifully empty.


    There were only a few plain clothes with simple designs.


    She casually picked a white dress, neatly pulled her hair up, and then remembered she was no longer a capable doctor. She let her hair down and combed it into a ponytail.


    Without dark circles under her eyes, she looked energetic and radiant even without makeup.


    After tidying up, she opened the window, which faced the backyard of her house.


    Chu Xue and Chen Lin were standing face to face, with Chu Xue crying loudly.


    ¡°Woo woo woo, brother-in-law, do I have a terminal disease?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Lin¡¯s tone was also unpleasant.


    His daughter-in-law didn¡¯t come home all night. He lost quite a bit playing mahjong until late, and after returning, he was troubled by Chu Xue. Before he could figure out what was going on, she started crying loudly, making him feel annoyed and confused.


    ¡°Today¡­ my urine is red!¡±


    Xiao Qian leaned on the window, silently watching the scene, and pushed up her glasses.


    Oh, Chu Xue does have good luck. Such a low-probability event happened to her; it¡¯s even more satisfying than having diarrhea.


    ¡°How could this happen?¡± Chen Lin was already impatient.


    ¡°Could it be that my kidneys are sick¡­ brother-in-law, would you accompany me to the hospital for a check-up?¡±


    ¡°No time for that. I still need to go pick up Xiufang.¡± Who knows what gossip that woman might be spreading about him at her mother¡¯s house.


    Ah, the love between husband and wife. Xiao Qian covered her teeth, feeling a little sour.


    Not sure which neighbor it was, but they turned on their TV really loud in the morning, and the opening theme of the hit TV series ¡°Young Bao Qingtian¡± resounded loudly. It was quite fitting.


    ¡°Above my head is a clear sky, in my heart is a conviction. I am not ignorant, I simply don¡¯t fear challenges. Seeking clarity in everything is my nature.¡±


    Fearing people might see, Chu Xue and Chen Lin separated, while Xiao Qian quietly hummed along.


    ¡°As long as the truth is revealed, I have nothing to be ashamed of.¡±


    Chen Lin went to pick up Jia Xiufang, and Xiao Qian sneaked into their bedroom again, rummaging out the family¡¯s camera before going downstairs.


    Seeing Xiao Qian coming downstairs, Chu Xue put down her mirror.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re awake.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, your mourning voice is so loud; it¡¯s hard not to wake up.¡±


    A cold look appeared in Chu Xue¡¯s eyes. This damned girl.


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re about to get married, things are really different. It¡¯s a pity that once you marry away, you¡¯re like water thrown away. Qian¡¯er, you can act this way at home and snap at me, but at your mother-in-law¡¯s place, tsk tsk.¡±


    The facade of pretense was torn off, and her words became barbed.


    Xiao Qian ignored her provocation, walked directly to the counter, and pulled Chu Xue aside. She opened the drawer and grabbed a handful of change.


    ¡°Hey! What are you doing? I¡¯ll tell your dad if you do this!¡± Chu Xue tried to snatch the money, but Xiao Qian kicked it into her pocket and glanced at her.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you had enough of your clothes being torn?¡±


    These words brought all of Chu Xue¡¯s painful memories from last night to the surface.


    People, as long as they have some trauma in their hearts, can be easily deterred by a little provocation. Xiao Qian¡¯s tearing clothes and burning table yesterday had scared the whole family.


    ¡°By the way, I heard that red urine is a sign of a urinary tract infection, which is mild compared to glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, or bladder tumors¡­ Tsk, your stomach seems a bit protruding; is that from a tumor?¡±


    Successfully deceiving Chu Xue and scaring her pale, Xiao Qian walked out of the house nonchalantly.


    Well, she estimated that Chu Xue would be mulling over this matter all day. What goes around, comes around.


    With money in her pocket, she found a breakfast shop, ordered a bowl of fragrant wonton, and filled herself up so she¡¯d have the energy to settle accounts.


    After breakfast, she went to the post office, bringing her university admission notice. The school would hand over the admission notices to the post office after the college entrance exam. The students would then extract their files with the admission notice and mail their files directly to the admitted school through the post office.


    All this was not part of her past life.


    If she couldn¡¯t retrieve her files, the post office would return the files to the school after the given date. In her previous life, when she repeated a grade, her files had already been transferred back to the school. Ni Jianren¡¯s family had done everything they could to prevent her from retrieving her files, almost forcing her to repeat school and causing the school to reject her.


    Fortunately, she had help from the mysterious benefactor. When she wrote a letter saying she wanted to give up, the person asked what had happened. In the end, they replied with four words: ¡°Rest assured and go for the exam.¡±


    And then everything was settled.


    Speaking of which, that person was a true noble in her past life.


    Although they had met once, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t remember what he looked like. She was too heartbroken at the time, wanting to jump into the river. The man held her back and listened to her story of what happened. She was too sad and cried constantly, her eyes blurry from tears, forgetting what her rescuer looked like.


    But she remembered his handwriting, which was very beautiful, and the name he used for remittance, which she also secretly kept in mind. But when she finally had the ability to repay him, he vanished, and his name didn¡¯t match his person; he had used someone else¡¯s name for the remittance.


    If he didn¡¯t want to see her, she couldn¡¯t find him and didn¡¯t know where to start repaying him.


    When she needed help the most, he saved her life, gave her money, and helped her confront Ni Jianren¡¯s family. He quietly withdrew when she had become independent, perhaps not wanting her to repay him. He was a good person.


    After mailing her files, Xiao Qian stood at the entrance of the post office, thinking.


    It would be a few months before she met her kind-hearted benefactor in her past life. She would always remember that day. When the time came, she would go back to the river pretending to jump in again, hoping to bring her rescuer out. In this life, she would take the opportunity to repay the kindness she didn¡¯t have a chance to repay in her past life.


    She was a vengeful person, but she couldn¡¯t forget those who had been kind to her. Without that person, there would have been no Boss Xiao from her past life.


    After getting all this done, Xiao Qian went to the high school she had attended. She greeted the security guard at the gate, saying that her homeroom teacher had asked for her, and entered the school honorably.


    It was summer vacation now, and the campus was empty. The dormitory for teachers was located behind the teaching building.


    In the empty campus, a small whirlwind blew across the ground. When they were students, her classmates often joked that the school used to be a graveyard, and then it was transformed into a school. That¡¯s why there were often these mysterious little winds.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe in ghosts, but she was reborn. Now, when she looked at these little winds, she wasn¡¯t afraid at all.


    Whether they were ghosts or gods, could they be worse than a person with a rotten heart?


    For example, her father who hid her admission notice, and her high school homeroom teacher who cooperated with her father. These people were completely rotten.


    Her grudges with her homeroom teacher went beyond just cooperating with her father in saying she had failed. Now, she was going to settle the score.

 Chapter 17 - 17 Chapter 17: Spit Out What You Ate of Mine

    17 Chapter 17: Spit Out What You Ate of Mine


    Translator: 549690339


    Before experiencing some things, Xiao Qian¡¯s impression of teachers had always been of hardworking gardeners, teaching and nurturing people with a sunny and positive attitude.


    Standing downstairs in the small, connected, two-floor building of her homeroom teacher¡¯s office, Xiao Qian looked up at the mottled teaching building and said softly.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, teacher, subverting my three views and demonstrating to me what it means to have different aspects in and out of the classroom, not fulfilling your duties while in office, and solely seeking money, I believe that after becoming a psychologist, I won¡¯t be like you, only caring about.money and neglecting my sacred mission. In order to avenge the patients from my past who have been overcharged for medical expenses, I¡¯ve decided to settle the score with you, teacher.¡±


    Pushing her glasses up, she added.


    ¡°That was just official jargon. To put it bluntly, it¡¯s just as simple as you giving me back what you took.¡±


    The homeroom teacher was a woman in her 30s with black-framed glasses. She had a very serious look and an intense aura of righteousness without even speaking a word.


    Such a ¡°righteous¡± person took her father¡¯s benefits, hid the fact that she got admitted to a university, and later took the money from the bitch¡¯s family, refusing to let her transfer her files.


    The homeroom teacher had the appearance of a teacher, but not the substance of one.


    When Xiao Qian went upstairs, the homeroom teacher was in the two-bedroom apartment given to her by the school, tutoring her child¡¯s homework.


    ¡°Yaya, how did your mother educate you? You can¡¯t even answer such a simple judgment question? Our country is a socialist country, and our fundamental task is to improve the quality of the entire nation. This is a free point!¡±


    It happened that the homeroom teacher was also a political science teacher. She was very annoyed to see her daughter unable to answer such an easy question.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the quality of the teachers is so low that the child feels a serious disconnect between the textbook and reality, and therefore can¡¯t answer.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice unexpectedly rang out in the narrow space.


    The homeroom teacher didn¡¯t expect Xiao Qian to come over. She frowned, unhappy.


    ¡°You forgot to knock.¡±


    ¡°Or should I have called out for a report? I think you¡¯ve forgotten that I¡¯m not your student anymore.¡± Xiao Qian walked in on her own, looking surprised at the child who was doing homework on the table.


    Wasn¡¯t this girl the one who had been beaten for stealing on the day she was reborn? The one with pathological kleptomania!


    Seeing Xiao Qian, the girl¡¯s face turned red, and she looked at Xiao Qian nervously, afraid she would mention the theft in front of her mother.


    ¡°Yaya, you go out first.¡± The homeroom teacher realized Xiao Qian had brought trouble and sent her daughter away.


    Xiao Qian closed the door and pressed down on her pocket.


    ¡°What are you here for?¡± The homeroom teacher asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to confirm my college entrance exam score. I want to know if I¡¯ve failed.¡±


    Hearing Xiao Qian mention this, the homeroom teacher¡¯s face changed, and her voice became unnatural.


    ¡°I told you about your score long ago, didn¡¯t I? I have so many students; how could I possibly remember each one¡¯s¡­¡±


    ¡°Hehe, you might not remember others¡¯, but you shouldn¡¯t forget mine, right? Well, it doesn¡¯t matter if you¡¯ve forgotten. I¡¯ll help you recall.¡±


    Xiao Qian took out a stack of test papers from her bag. These were the college entrance exam questions she had just bought from the roadside.


    ¡°Do we need to, right here and now, go through them again? Teacher, in the three years of high school, my grades have never dropped below the top three in the whole grade. This year, our province¡¯s top liberal arts score is 685 points. Although I can¡¯t reach the top, how could I possibly fail when I haven¡¯t had a mock test score below 640?¡±


    She had wanted to ask these questions in her previous life, but back then, she had been too inexperienced in society, and even though she had a lot to say, she dared not say anything. In particular, the homeroom teacher represented absolute authority and the old Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have the courage to declare war on authority.


    But now, she asked.


    The homeroom teacher never thought that this student, who was usually quiet and a top scholar, could ask such questions, and she had no way to refute any of them.


    Her face became pale for several seconds before she tried to argue and attempted to use her teacher¡¯s authority to suppress Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t study hard, and when you failed, you came to the teacher¡¯s house to make trouble? Your behavior is problematic.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that your tongue will be twisted by the wind when you say such things? Would you not know how well I study? As for character, yes, you are a political science teacher indeed, but what you¡¯ve done is not only unqualified to be a role model for your students but also falls below the bottom line of being a human being.¡±


    When the homeroom teacher took Chen Lin¡¯s money, she never imagined that she would provoke such a person. Xiao Qian¡¯s words were sharp, and she couldn¡¯t refute them. She could only turn around and try to leave.


    Xiao Qian blocked the door. ¡°Tell me again, how many points did I score?¡±


    In a year or two, college entrance exam scores could be checked online. But before the internet was fully popularized, nobody knew how many people had been cheated by those with malicious intent.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be unreasonable. If you didn¡¯t pass, you didn¡¯t pass!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Qian finally played her trump card. She took out the red Admission Notice and the postal receipt from her bag.


    ¡°Then tell me, what is this?¡± Xiao Qian held up the Admission Notice and began to read it word by word.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, our school has decided to admit you to the Sociology and Psychology College, Clinical Psychology major. Please¡­¡±


    Before Xiao Qian could finish reading, the homeroom teacher¡¯s arrogance disappeared.


    ¡°How did you get it?!¡±


    ¡°How I got it is not the point. The point is, teacher, what do you think the education bureau will do if I give them the recordings of our conversations?¡±


    Xiao Qian took out a portable player from her pocket and compared it again and again.


    The homeroom teacher¡¯s face turned pale, she stepped back, and looked at Xiao Qian as if she had seen a ghost.


    She was just a child, a teenager in her early teens. How could she have such ruthless means?


    It was as if Xiao Qian had read her thoughts. She walked over to the teacher¡¯s bookshelf, which was full of Marxist, Leninist, Maoist, and Dengist theory books. Quite ironically, this political science teacher was capable of doing such things.


    ¡°Teacher, in the classroom, you¡¯re full of benevolence, righteousness, and moral integrity. You speak of ideals and striving, but in private, you sacrifice the dreams of others for your tiny advantages. What of the ¡®striving¡¯ you preached? Is it climbing over the corpses of others?¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve already got the Admission Notice, go back and prepare for school. It¡¯s pointless to say anything else.¡± The homeroom teacher¡¯s voice was obviously uncertain, and Xiao Qian¡¯s threat to report her to the education bureau made her very afraid.


    If such a thing was disclosed, she definitely could not continue being a teacher.


    ¡°Pointless? Tell me, what¡¯s the point? One year of pre-school, six years of primary school, three years of junior high, three years of high school. I¡¯ve been reading for a total of 13 years. In a person¡¯s life, how many 13-year periods can be wasted? And with a simple ¡®it¡¯s pointless,¡¯ you want to shrug me off?¡±

 Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Never-ending Squares, and Cubes Too!

    Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Never-ending Squares, and Cubes Too!


    Translator: 549690339


    In the face of strong facts, the homeroom teacher could not refute.


    Xiao Qian cornered her against the wall, and the teacher leaned against the wall, and on the wall behind her, there was a framed calligraphy.


    ¡°Thick virtue carries all?¡± Xiao Qian read the words on the wall, and the teacher¡¯s face had turned pale.


    ¡°When heaven takes its course, the gentleman should constantly strive for self-perfection. When the earth is in its proper position, the gentleman should practice thick virtue and carry everything. This is the highest praise for teachers, describing a person of noble character. Teacher, tell me, every day in front of these words praising virtue, you do those conscienceless deeds, do you deserve the title, ¡®teacher¡¯?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was not loud and could even be said to be gentle.


    It was such a gentle voice, combined with the sharp words interrogating her soul, that easily shattered the teacher¡¯s psychological defenses.


    The teacher covered her face, almost weeping without words.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t tell the school and the Education Bureau about this, 1 still have a child to raise.¡±


    When Chen Lin approached the homeroom teacher, she was hesitant, too.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s college entrance exam scores were not low, and there was a bonus for teaching such a student.


    However, Chen Lin told the teacher that his family was in difficult financial circumstances, and claimed his wife had a terminal illness that they couldn¡¯t afford treatment for, and then bribed the teacher with money, not much more than the expected bonus, just 50 more.


    When the collapsing teacher mentioned the 50 yuan, Xiao Qian laughed.


    ¡°You destroyed my life for just an extra 50 yuan?¡±


    Ha, her past life¡¯s source of pain was only worth 50 yuan?


    And that father, no, don¡¯t call him father anymore, he doesn¡¯t deserve it!


    In order to save money for her son by not letting her daughter go to university, he even shamelessly claimed his wife had a terminal illness. Xiao Qian had thoroughly marked him down and decided to increase her efforts to retaliate against Chen Lin.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, please forgive me this time, I¡¯ll never do it again next time, never¡­¡± Her career would be over if she got reported to the Education Bureau.


    ¡°This might be the first time you¡¯ve done something like this, but you¡¯ve done it quite often for other students who have given gifts, moving their seats to the front row, haven¡¯t you? I¡¯ll never forgive anyone who has bullied me because forgiving once will lead to many more hurts afterwards.¡±


    School, which was supposed to be the purest place, was where some of the injustices began.


    ¡°Step aside.¡±


    Xiao Qian insisted, pulling the teacher back a few steps, grabbing a cup from the table, and smashing it forcefully against the calligraphy on the wall. The glass frame shattered, and shards flew everywhere, causing the teacher to scream.


    Xiao Qian smashed right on the character &k(de) in ¡°Thick virtue carries all,¡± causing it to shatter.


    ¡°You must return the money my father gave you.¡±


    The teacher, frightened by Xiao Qian, didn¡¯t dare argue and quickly handed over 550 yuan.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, the recording matter¡­¡±


    ¡°The recording was originally meant to be reported, but your daughter saved you, ha.¡±


    Xiao Qian took the money and pointed at the shattered frame.


    ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to fix this or replace it, clean up the broken glass to avoid injuring your child, and let this dirty and broken virtue hang within your sight. When you¡¯re indulging in shameless acts, look up at this, and if 1 find out you dare ruin another child¡¯s future for money, the Education Bureau will receive the recording.¡±


    The teacher nodded hurriedly.


    At this moment, in her eyes, Chen Xiaoqian was undoubtedly a demon.


    Xiao Qian stared at the broken character, expressionless.


    ¡°You will hand-copy ¡®Yan¡¯s Family Precepts,¡¯ ¡®Zhu family precepts,¡¯ and ¡®Zeng Guofan¡¯s Ten Methods of Teaching Children,¡¯ at least ten pages a day; there¡¯s no limit to how much more you can write. Send me the copies once a month. Based on the current recycling price, you will be charged 3 mao per jin (pound). When you¡¯ve copied enough to fill 166.6 jin, worth 50 yuan, 1 will return the recording to you!¡±


    The teacher was dumbfounded.


    It was the first time she¡¯d heard¡­ of such a unique and novel method of revenge!


    ¡°When a student¡¯s homework does not meet your standards, don¡¯t you punish them by making them copy? Now I¡¯m just using your method to deal with you. I¡¯ve been in school for over 10 years and experienced this treatment. Teacher, you think my 10 plus years are only worth 50 yuan? Well, I¡¯ll show you how 50 yuan can be light but also heavy!¡±


    500 sheets of AZ paper, approximately 4.3 jin (pounds) in weight, equal 160 jin, require 18,000 sheets, and it would take at least five years to complete. Xiao Qian¡¯s brilliant mind easily calculated the data.


    ¡°Giving you five years in exchange for my thirteen, am 1 being too kind?¡±


    When you casually step on someone else¡¯s wounds, don¡¯t blame them for stepping on you in return, as you deserve it.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, 1 don¡¯t have the time for this!¡±


    ¡°When you arbitrarily punish students to write, have you ever thought that they don¡¯t have time either? Students need to sleep too, you know? If they can¡¯t recite, punish them to write. If they make a mistake, punish them to write even more. If they can¡¯t finish, punish them to write the square of the original amount, and if they still can¡¯t finish, the cube! Teacher, these are all methods you have taught me! When you punish students, you say it is for their own good, and now, I am doing the same for your own good.¡±


    The teacher fell silent, feeling so uncomfortable now that the methods she used on her students were applied to herself.


    ¡°Why¡­is it all books about raising children?¡±


    ¡°When you write, you should have your daughter by your side, and you must not send her away to someone else¡¯s house. Nurture her at home, where family companionship can reduce the impulse to steal. If she continues to steal, do not hit her; just silently recite these teachings with her. She writes one time, and you write twice, and let her watch you write! 1 will not charge you for this diagnosis, and consider it a parting gift of our master-student relationship. I¡¯ve always been fair.¡±


    She finally understood the cause of the child¡¯s pathological theft.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, 1 cheated on your admission score which was wrong of me; you can punish me however you want, but please, don¡¯t involve my child!¡±


    ¡°Who are you pretending to be a loving mother for? Your daughter, who has pathological theft, is stealing things she doesn¡¯t even want, hiding them despite her inner struggle, and unable to overcome the urge to steal. All of this is because of you!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, I¡¯ve always taught her to be a good child¡­¡± The teacher¡¯s child had always been a wound in her heart that she could not speak of.


    Both she and her husband had decent jobs, but their child had had this habit for over two years, and both had resorted to physical punishment, but it only made the child worse. Finally, fearing the child¡¯s presence would harm their jobs, they sent her to their grandmother¡¯s house for care. However, during summer vacation, they discovered she was still stealing.


    ¡°Pathological theft has a cause for its formation, and even though your daughter is the one with the illness, you were the ones who caused it due to the lack of family warmth and inconsistency in your words and actions.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s sharp eyes stared at the teacher, ¡°Have you ever thought that thousands of empty words of education are no match for one practical action? When you preach with your mouth that stealing is wrong, but in practice, you engage in petty theft, what kind of influence will this have on a child who has not yet formed a value system?¡±


    Parents are the best teachers for their children..

 Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Everyone has a wounded kid in their heart

    Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Everyone has a wounded kid in their heart


    Translator: 549690339


    Many parents teach their children to respect the elderly, but after saying so, they turn around and disrespect their elders. Children see this and subtly form a certain set of values.


    Seeing the teacher¡¯s hypocrisy, and the father in the market who only beats his child and uses harsh language to control him, Xiao Qian had already predicted the child¡¯s future.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t find the right treatment, do you know what your daughter will eventually become?¡±


    ¡°A thief¡­¡± The homeroom teacher muttered.


    ¡°Pathological stealing can develop into schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, accompanied by self-directed disorders, and paranoid delusions, or what we commonly refer to as mental illness.¡±


    When Xiao Qian uttered the words ¡°mental illness,¡± the homeroom teacher shook her head in tears.


    ¡°No, absolutely not. We will educate her well. She¡¯s still young and will grow up and understand, then she¡¯ll be fine!¡±


    ¡°Many parents deceive themselves with the idea that things will get better as their child grows older. But do you know that while a person¡¯s physical appearance changes with age, the inner child may remain trapped at the moment of trauma? Without proper guidance, it will follow her for a lifetime.¡±


    As a lifelong psychological authority, Xiao Qian had seen many such examples.


    Although everyone¡¯s growth experiences and psychological resilience are different, every single serial killer, when traced back rigorously, has a traumatic childhood without exception.


    Because of the trauma experienced in childhood, they develop deviations as they grow up, and the damaged child inside them remains trapped in their childhood, manifesting externally as a twisted heart in an adult body.


    Xiao Qian believed that her current vengeful character was forged through numerous painful experiences. However, her emotional intelligence was not low, and her IQ was high, so she had a set of bottom lines. Although her methods were ruthless, her intelligence and emotional intelligence restrained her from harming the innocent.


    But how many people have the emotional intelligence and IQ like Xiao Qian?


    ¡°We will correct her behavior, and Yaya won¡¯t become what you said!¡±


    ¡°Your so-called correction methods are actually ridiculous. When children develop mental illnesses, they all, without exception, feel unloved. There¡¯s already a hole in her heart, and instead of filling it, you resort to violence to suppress her. The hole will only grow larger, and clinically, her illness will worsen.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense, you¡¯re talking nonsense!¡±


    ¡°Your daughter¡¯s condition will go through several stages. Right now, she¡¯s in the initial stage. If the condition continues to deteriorate, she¡¯ll develop slack thinking and, due to your restraint, violent resistance, and even self-harm. In the final stage, she¡¯ll suffer from paranoid delusions and other schizophrenia symptoms. By then, even if you find a psychologist, it will be useless, and she¡¯ll need to be admitted to the Psychiatry Department.¡±


    Xiao Qian had already walked away, leaving the homeroom teacher covering her face, sobbing.


    Inside the empty house, only the broken character for morality on the wall silently watched everything.


    Xiao Qian walked through the deserted school campus, suddenly wanting to wash her hands.


    Vigorously, fiercely washing.


    She was still too soft-hearted.


    She could have reported the teacher and ruined her, but once she did that, the kleptomaniac child would be completely ruined for life. If the mother¡¯s image collapsed, the child¡¯s scarred heart would suffer even more, and by then, it would be impossible to make up for the damage, exacerbating her illness even if she didn¡¯t go mad.


    Having the teacher copy passages from books on child education and keeping the child by her side for long-term companionship would fill some of the emotional void in her heart. Although this would not completely cure the child¡¯s pathological stealing, it would lay a good foundation for treating her condition with a psychologist in the future.


    As long as the teacher was willing to take the child to see someone, there was still hope for the child.


    A mini tornado suddenly blew through the campus again.


    Are there really ghosts? If there are, she wished Xiao Wei could come and see her.


    Xiao Wei, ever since you left, the wounded child in my heart has been crying for you, but why can¡¯t 1 see you? Who will fill the hole in my broken heart?


    ¡°Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue can¡¯t bring me what I want, so 1¡¯11 continue to be a villainess boss. I won¡¯t have such kindness and pity next time.¡±


    Xiao Qian whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks as the mini tornado blew.


    After leaving the school, Xiao Qian walked along the street until her tears dried. Then she found another KFC and washed her hands vigorously for 5 minutes until the waiter looked at her sideways. Only then did she restore her indifferent expression and leave.


    Next, she had to take care of some serious business.


    Along with the recorder she used to gather evidence, she also carried a camera.


    That camera was the key to earning her tuition money.


    Xiao Qian went to the hotel as her brother Chen Zilong had described and sat down in a cold drink shop across the street.


    Having ordered a pot of chrysanthemum tea, Xiao Qian sat straight up, silently watching the scene outside the window.


    The waiter came over several times to ask if anything was wrong.


    ¡°Girl, do you have any troubles? Are you willing to talk to your elder sister about it? I can offer you some advice.¡±


    The waiter was a woman in her forties with a warm smile. She saw Xiao Qian sitting there and was worried she might have been troubled by something, so she came over to chat.


    Xiao Qian returned her smile, ¡°Thank you, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian saw a little red QQcar swaying and advancing. She stood up and placed 20 yuan on the table.


    While the waitress was giving her change, Xiao Qian walked out.


    ¡°Girl, here¡¯s your change!¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± For Xiao Qian, a small tip for a stranger¡¯s care and smile was not a big deal.


    She would soon be rich, and the idiot driving the QQcar would give her the money willingly.


    Xiao Qian had already walked out the door when the elder sister chased after her and stubbornly stuffed her with 5 yuan.


    ¡°Just come back again next time.¡± She smiled warmly.


    Xiao Qian hesitated, as she had been so used to giving tips in her past life. The elder sister¡¯s words made her a bit uncomfortable, but she nodded and returned a smile.


    Kind people spread warmth without expecting anything in return. Lousy people like Ni Jianren, even when they hurt others, don¡¯t think it¡¯s much of a harm. That¡¯s the difference.


    When Xiao Qian went out, Ni Jianren had already entered the hotel. She squatted next to his car wheel, and when no one was looking, she removed the valve cap and slowly inserted the toothpick she just got.


    A hissing sound came, and Xiao Qian nodded with satisfaction.


    It seemed that she had adapted to her lower-class status quite well, doing what suited her current position. If she were still the rich female boss of her past life, would she ever have deflated someone¡¯s tire like this?


    Usually, she would make people tailgate or pull off a scamming trick on those she despised. Rich people had their way of playing, and so did the poor.


    Believing that no one had noticed her actions, Xiao Qian stood up and went into the hotel. However, in the private room window on the second floor of the hotel next door, a pair of sharp eyes caught her every move.


    ¡°Young Boss, the meat is cooked. If you don¡¯t eat it, your brothers will finish it all!¡±


    Yu Minglang got up and walked outside. ¡°I¡¯ll treat you guys to this meal. Eat slowly..¡±

 Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 20: No Fluctuation, Even Wanting to Laugh

    Chapter 20: Chapter 20: No Fluctuation, Even Wanting to Laugh


    Translator: 549690339


    After letting ¡°Bitch¡± off the hook, Xiao Qian walked into the hotel and took out her ID card.


    ¡°Mr. Ni Jianren just now is my elder brother, and I¡¯m helping him to deliver something.¡± She gestured at the bag in her other hand.


    When she showed the ID card, her finger just happened to block the last name.


    At this moment, it was important to be calm and natural, composed and unhurried, not to barge in directly but to take the initiative to show her ID card, so that the other party wouldn¡¯t be suspicious.


    As expected, when the hotel receptionist saw that she could take out her ID card and even say the name of a member client, they told her the room number and let her in.


    At this time, most state-owned hotels had been eliminated from the market, and this hotel in Qiang City was considered a good one. However, it was still far from the standard of the star-rated hotels Xiao Qian had stayed in her past life. The dark corridors and damp smell were forcibly covered by inferior incense. Walking inside, one could occasionally hear a mysterious groan or two.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s inner state was calm, even though she felt like laughing.


    Xiao Qian patted herself on the face. The various sounds in the corridor didn¡¯t make her blush, but just the mention of Yu Minglang¡¯s name made her face warm.


    When she reached the door of Ni Jianren¡¯s room, she stood there patiently, calculating the time.


    When Yu Minglang chased in, the hotel receptionist stopped him, and he was eager to see Xiao Qian.


    He took out a hundred yuan bill and his documents.


    ¡°Book a room!¡±


    ¡°By yourself?¡± The receptionist looked at Yu Minglang curiously several times. It was strange to see a guest without any company or luggage.


    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t waste time, hurry up!¡± He was afraid that if he was late, Xiao Qian would have entered someone¡¯s room, and then¡­


    Recently, there had been two hotel murder cases in Qiang City, with young women as the victims. When he saw Xiao Qian entering alone, he couldn¡¯t help but rush in.


    As for why he cared so much about a stranger, he didn¡¯t think about it. He just felt that she, like Zhou Zhiruo, had a magnetic pull.


    The receptionist was somewhat slow, making Yu Minglang anxious. He even wanted to go directly in. When the paperwork was finally done, he almost rushed in.


    It was a two-story hotel, and as soon as he stepped into the corner corridor, he saw a slender figure.


    Seeing that she was fine, Yu Minglang breathed a sigh of relief.


    But immediately, he was captivated by Xiao Qian¡¯s side profile.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes and allowed the dim light to cast over her. Shadows made her long eyelashes form a beautiful curve on her face.


    Her porcelain doll-like skin radiated youthful vitality from every pore.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t like hotels, but in this chaotic environment, she stood quietly, like a lotus flower blooming in the mud, with everything around her not affecting her at all. She grew in a self-contained rage.


    Even so, Yu Minglang could see the curve of disdain around her lips.


    She always stood outside the world, observing people with a cold eye. But she would also protect children and feed stray cats.


    These two contradictory qualities were present in the same woman.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face grew hotter, and for the first time, he heard his heartbeat accelerate because of a woman.


    His body felt burning hot, even more so than when he had been lurking on the scorching desert surface during a mission. But unlike that painful heat, this was a natural reaction ignited by hormones, warm and with an urge to break the skin, an irresistible and uncontrollable madness.


    Yu Minglang thought he would be one of those people who wouldn¡¯t experience hormonal surges in his lifetime. When his comrades talked about their romantic experiences, he only had one reaction: why were they so excited?


    However, when Xiao Qian appeared in his world with her fragile yet arrogant attitude, standing outside the world, he understood that everyone had their moment of excitement.


    The thing is, to trigger this chemical reaction, one must meet the right person, but some people never get to meet them in a lifetime.


    So, at the age of 24, Yu Minglang finally met her.


    Suddenly, the girl who stirred his emotions moved. She was no longer a statue-like figure, but opened the bag in her hand and took out a¡­ camera?


    Just as Yu Minglang was puzzled about what Xiao Qian was going to do, he was greatly startled by her next move.


    Xiao Qian skillfully took out a paper cutter from her pocket, wedged it into the door gap, gave it a slight pry, and the door lock was opened. Then Xiao Qian turned the door, leaving just enough of a gap for her camera to take pictures of the couple on the bed, clicking the shutter continuously.


    She was very satisfied with herself, as the timing was just right, and the protagonists were cooperative and showing their faces.


    Xiao Qian moved quickly, snapping photos with her camera.. After making sure she had collected enough evidence, she lifted her foot and kicked open the door!

 Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 21:1 really didnt expect you to be like this, Yu Minglang.

    Chapter 21: Chapter 21:1 really didn¡¯t expect you to be like this, Yu Minglang.


    Translator: 549690339


    Li Zhen would never forget this painful memory. If he ever had erectile dysfunction in the future, it would definitely be because of Chen Xiaoqian, the devilish woman.


    Who wouldn¡¯t have a lifelong psychological shadow if, at such a crucial moment, someone burst into the room?


    The two people on the bed didn¡¯t even notice that someone had come in, and both shrieked in surprise and¡­ uh, extinguished their fire?


    Xiao Qian disdainfully swept her eyes around, then shook her head.


    Together, they weren¡¯t even as big as Yu Minglang. No wonder they had to mess with men. Heh.


    ¡°You, how are you here?!¡± Ni Jianren¡¯s face was still flushed, and his voice was a bit hoarse from being too invested in yelling. He looked so funny in this position¡ªsomeone pressing down on him¡ªthat Xiaoqian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    ¡°This question, shouldn¡¯t 1 be asking you? This bitch, haven¡¯t you married me before?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s straightforward, no-nonsense attitude, directly baffled both of them.


    They couldn¡¯t even understand how this woman appeared in such a place?


    Suddenly, Li Zhen noticed the square object in Xiao Qian¡¯s bag and understood in an instant.


    ¡°This bitch took photos!¡±


    ¡°You #!@*%a!¡± ni jianren was swearing, and he jumped up to chase Xiao Qian, who pursed her lips.


    ¡°You should at least cover your mini dick, oh, I mean mini bean, right?¡± After saying this, Xiao Qian yelled in the corridor.


    ¡°Hello, anybody want to see two men together? Come, see!¡±


    ¡°I #!@*%a!¡± Li Zhen also exploded in cursing.


    Caught in the act by a little girl, they were going crazy. Both of them put on their underwear simultaneously and wanted to chase Xiao Qian, who turned her head and shouted while running.


    ¡°Don¡¯t miss it! In Room 438, two men are doing that. Hurry up and watch if you haven¡¯t seen it before!¡±


    Although she never spoke loudly, that didn¡¯t mean her voice wasn¡¯t sweet. When she shouted, it was surprisingly crisp and sweet. That¡¯s why Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like to speak loudly.


    Her job often required hypnosis, and with such a sweet voice, it was easy to distract clients. But at this moment, she wished she could let the world know. Don¡¯t forget to give a good review, dear!


    Her feet ached a bit, but she felt extremely refreshed inside.


    The sweet voice attracted many people. Ignoring everyone¡¯s gazes, Xiao Qian ran towards Ming Lang and collided with his arm. She didn¡¯t realize who it was, and without any hesitation, he grabbed her arm as they brushed past each other.


    Xiaoqian, who was high on her successful plan, was suddenly shocked when Ming Lang suddenly appeared.


    And Ming Lang¡¯s movements were almost seamless.


    With one hand holding her, his eyes fixed on her, the other hand with the key, precisely inserted and unlocking the door. Then he opened the door and pushed Xiaoqian in instantly.


    She felt enveloped by a familiar scent and his arm was almost wrapped around her waist. A huge inertia pulled her into the room. Ming Lang then held her waist with one arm, and as the inertia pushed her against the wall, he spun around and switched their positions.


    Now, he leaned against the wall, enduring the reaction force from the wall. And she, with her face to his chest, was pressed tightly against him.


    He was dressed casually today ¨C a simple t-shirt with jeans.


    Simple but plain styles and colors.


    However, the slim-fitting material accentuated his muscular physique. The long jeans wrapped around his perfect legs, and his entire body exuded a strong masculine hormone. The pure masculine scent made Xiao Qian blush instantly.


    He smelled fresh, with the scent of her favorite lemon soap. There was no smell of smoke, sweat, or alcohol, just a clean, intoxicating masculine scent. Her brain was instantly intoxicated as she pressed against his chest.


    This position was awkward, but neither of them broke the silent atmosphere, which lasted for a good five seconds.


    She could hear his heartbeat, and he could smell the fragrance of her hair.


    The noise outside the door brought Xiao Qian back to reality first, and she pushed Ming Lang away. Her face was flushed red, and she pointed her index finger at his handsome face.


    ¡°You¡­shameless!¡±


    He actually dared to make such frivolous moves with a girl he barely knew!


    She never thought Yu Minglang would be like this.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face turned a little red, and even though he knew he was presumptuous, he didn¡¯t regret it.


    He even tasted a little bit of the feeling when she was just in his arms.


    But his natural half-paralyzed face made Yu Minglang appear cold even though he was just experiencing the first blossoming of romantic feelings and a sense of achievement from successful mischief.


    This made Xiao Qian even angrier. How could she have given birth to a child for such a shameless man in her past life!


    He barely knew her yet dared to pull her into a hotel room and hug her intimately. Maybe this shameless man used such despicable means on many girls!


    The last sentence was what lit the fire in Xiao Qian.


    Seeing him not explaining and just looking at her with that ¡°none of you can guess what the old man is thinking¡± expression, Xiao Qian turned around and angrily wanted to open the door and leave.


    He quickly moved forward, locked the door in a snap, and hung the door latch. In fact, in a hotel, one should always use double insurance on the doors. He saw how Xiao Qian broke into other people¡¯s rooms earlier and didn¡¯t want someone else barging in on them.


    Xiao Qian saw he still dared to imprison her and clenched her teeth.


    ¡°What do you want, Mr. Yu?¡±


    ¡°How do you know my last name?¡± He hadn¡¯t mentioned it yet, right?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words got stuck, she had accidentally revealed that she knew.


    ¡°I can see the word ¡®Muyu¡¯ written all over your face, what else could your last name be? Get out of my way!¡± She couldn¡¯t push him away, and he stood blocking the door like a mountain.


    ¡°They¡¯re outside; do you want to be beaten up by them?¡±


    Ming Lang¡¯s words brought Xiao Qian back to reality.


    Right, why did her brilliant IQ suddenly go offline when she met Yu the Dummy?


    The bitch and her lover were looking for her. If she went out, she¡¯d be cornered immediately.


    She blamed Yu the Dummy for meddling. If it weren¡¯t for him, she would have run away already!


    Xiao Qian glared at Ming Lang and turned to the window.


    But she realized that the windows of this hotel were all blocked.


    There was no way out!


    ¡°Dummy, what are you trying to do¡ªAll!¡± Xiao Qian was about to question him but was frightened by his sudden movement and let out a scream..

 Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Yu Minglang Taking Revenge for Her

    Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Yu Minglang Taking Revenge for Her


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang snatched the opaque plastic bag from Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, opened it, and checked the contents inside.


    Xiao Qian was furious!


    ¡°Yu Idiot, do you have any shame?¡± Are we close? Who are you to steal people¡¯s things?


    Taking advantage of his height, Yu Minglang held the bag over his head, and Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t reach it even when jumping.


    Damn, he¡¯s bullying her using his height!


    ¡°Give it back!¡±


    ¡°What have you done just now? You don¡¯t have to answer; I¡¯ve guessed it.¡±


    Yu Minglang quickly understood her actions.


    This girl had secretly taken pictures of a man and a woman¡­no, two men who were doing¡­that thing!


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t compete with him, so she could only stomp her foot angrily, stomping on his!


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even frown. This girl was really exerting force, but a tough man would never be defeated by such setbacks.


    He let her stomp and hit him, but he wouldn¡¯t budge. In the end, Xiao Qian angrily gave up and sat on the bed with a puffed face.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t provoke you, did I? Why can¡¯t you just leave me alone?¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s your purpose for doing this?¡± Yu Minglang guessed that Xiao Qian taking these photos wasn¡¯t without a reason.


    Xiao Qian knew his temper, and it was impossible to beat him with force. Moreover, this guy was particularly stubborn, and if she didn¡¯t give an answer, he might not stop bothering her.


    ¡°That man in there, he¡¯s the fiance that my family arranged for me.¡±


    Yu Minglang furrowed his brow, feeling a sharp sting in his heart. She had a fiance?


    ¡°His name is Ni Jianren. You should have seen him when you saved me and my mom from the madman.¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately thought of that coward who had run away.


    ¡°What do you think of that coward?¡±


    ¡°I want to dissolve the marriage, but my family doesn¡¯t agree. My parents have conservative views and think that breaking the engagement without reason is not good. So I had to find a way to expose his true nature.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes sparkled with a pitiful light, and her voice was also mournfully pitiful.


    She found it funny as she looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s moved appearance.


    She didn¡¯t lie, she just hid part of the truth.


    This photo was her leverage to blackmail that bitch for money. Her first payment for tuition would be obtained this way.


    In her past life, that bitch owed her so much youth. Now, she was just taking back what belonged to her.


    ¡°Is that really why?¡± So, she was almost married!


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t express his mixed feelings, whether it was relief or pity, it was a mixture of everything.


    Seeing his questioning, Xiao Qian lowered her head, brewing her emotions before raising her head again with teary eyes.


    ¡°Can you help me? Give me back the camera so 1 can show my parents. 1 really can¡¯t marry that scumbag. I don¡¯t like him¡­Elder Brother!¡±


    The last two words nearly made Ming Lang weak.


    Especially since she said it with tears in her eyes.


    Yu Minglang thought for a moment and handed her the camera.


    ¡°Delete the content after dissolving the engagement, don¡¯t spread it around, and don¡¯t commit a crime.¡±


    If this stuff got out and became a serious matter, she wouldn¡¯t be safe.


    Xiao Qian nodded, secretly making a victory sign in her heart.


    ¡°Thank you¡­Elder Brother.¡± She had discovered this in her previous life.


    All she had to do was call him like that, and his ears would turn red, consenting to whatever request she made.


    It still worked in this life.


    Taking the camera and walking out, she had a fierce look in her eyes when she was not facing Yu Minglang.


    Delete after dissolving the marriage? In her dreams! That bitch deserved to be ruined. Even if that bitch went to hell ten thousand times, he could never repay for the loss of her lovely little angel, Xiao Tian.


    Just as her hand touched the door handle, Yu Minglang suddenly stopped her.


    ¡°Stop right there!¡±


    Xiao Qian frowned, had he changed his mind?


    Gripping the bag tightly, she would not let go!


    Yu Minglang walked over and opened the door for her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll walk you back.¡± Since the people she caught might still be outside, he didn¡¯t feel at ease to let her go alone.


    Xiao Qian hesitated for a moment before Yu Minglang naturally pulled her to his side, and they walked out side by side.


    As they turned the corner, Ni Jianren and Li Zhen appeared shirtless. They had just run out and didn¡¯t see Xiao Qian, and were now feeling annoyed being surrounded by onlookers.


    Seeing Xiao Qian appear, Ni Jianren excitedly approached to snatch the bag from her hand.


    Yu Minglang kicked Ni Jianren with a flying kick, forcing him back two steps, ¡°Ouch, it hurts!¡±


    Yu Minglang directly kicked him against the wall.


    Yu Minglang grabbed Xiao Qian with one hand and pulled her behind him, watching the two shameless men coldly.


    So, it was these two, despicable men who wanted to deceive an innocent girl into marriage to cover their dirty deeds and destroy her lifetime happiness?


    Unexplainable anger made Yu Minglang kick heavily, pressing Ni Jianren against the wall, causing him to scream in pain and kneel on the ground.


    ¡°What are you looking at, hurry up and get the stuff back.¡± Ni Jianren said to Li Zhen, but Li Zhen was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Hurry up!¡± Ni Jianren urged.


    ¡°Cous¡­Cousin?!¡± Li Zhen never expected to encounter Yu Minglang.


    A million thunderbolts struck him in the heart. Damn, this was bad; he was in big trouble now.


    How could he have met Yu Minglang?


    Yu Minglang, who was he? The grandson of his powerful and famous grandfather! If this got to his grandfather¡¯s ears, what would become of Li Zhen?


    Thinking of this, Li Zhen quickly pointed to Xiao Qian behind Yu Minglang, ¡°Cousin, listen to me, this woman is not any good! Don¡¯t believe anything she says!¡±


    At this moment, Xiao Qian, who was pulled behind Yu Minglang, was curious to see what shameless words these two shirtless men could say.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s hand covered her face, his hand was huge, completely covering her small cheek, ¡°Don¡¯t look, turn around.¡±


    He spoke gently to her because he didn¡¯t want her to see his out-of-control side.


    However, when he turned around to face the two shirtless and flower-underpants-wearing shameless men, his tone became icy.


    ¡°How dare you even speak about her?¡±


    ¡°Cousin, listen to me¡­ahh!¡± Li Zhen didn¡¯t get to finish when Yu Minglang grabbed his arm, twisted it, and forced him to kneel in front of Xiao Qian in a captive position.


    Then, Yu Minglang kicked the cowering Ni Jianren once more.


    ¡°Come over here, kneel down!¡±


    Ni Jianren seemed unwilling, so Yu Minglang stepped on his back with his leather shoe, and used his other foot to kick Li Zhen¡¯s leg, forcing them to kneel before Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Apologize to the young lady!¡±


    ¡°Sorry!¡± The two men, who were severely punished by Yu Minglang, shouted at Xiao Qian in unison.


    Xiao Qian never thought that Yu Minglang was Li Zhen¡¯s cousin.


    But she was even more surprised that Yu Minglang would protect her like this..

 Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Dont Insult My IQ, and Dont Disparage That Good Girl

    Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Don¡¯t Insult My IQ, and Don¡¯t Disparage That Good Girl


    Translator: 549690339


    Facing the two men in their underwear apologizing, Xiao Qian remained expressionless.


    ¡°I will never forgive you, never.¡±


    How could a hollow and insincere apology dissolve the hatred from her past life and the grief from her daughter¡¯s passing?


    This hatred could not be eradicated, so if there must be a time limit to it, it would be ¡°forever.¡±


    Like a queen, Xiao Qian left without looking back, brushing past Ming Lang, she stopped.


    ¡°Meddlesome man.¡±


    Ming Lang did not feel offended, and Xiao Qian added softly.


    ¡°¡­Thank you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡±


    Watching Xiao Qian leave with the photo, Li Zhen and Ni Jianren were anxious, and seeing that Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t planned to let them go, they could only beg him.


    ¡°Cousin, please let us go. You see, that woman is so arrogant. You defended her, and she didn¡¯t even thank you. It¡¯s not good for you to fall out with your own brother for a stranger. Let us go, and I¡¯ll explain it to you.¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t bother to listen to Li Zhen¡¯s words. He saw Xiao Qian leaving; her back looked so lonely.


    Most girls faced with such a situation would cry or make a fuss. However, she was calm, knowing how to protect herself. But shouldn¡¯t she have come with her family when doing something as dangerous as collecting evidence?


    Instead, her own family merely wanted to sell her off, leaving her to do everything alone.


    A girl who is too strong simply means that no one is willing to cherish her. Ming Lang felt a sudden surge of sympathy.


    If someone could love her more, would the loneliness on her face and the solitude surrounding her diminish?


    At this point, Li Zhen kept nagging, finally irritating Ming Lang enough to turn around and look at the two cowards he controlled. He released his foot and said to the shirtless Ni Jianren.


    ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Ni Jianren¡¯s legs went weak with fright.


    He didn¡¯t know where this ferocious man had come from. Despite appearing good-natured, handsome, and manly¡­


    He couldn¡¯t help but stare at Ming Lang, smitten by his look.


    Ming Lang felt disgusted by this lewd gaze and narrowed his eyes. Lifting his leg, he kicked Ni Jianren hard. Ni Jianren screamed and fled without looking back.


    Whimpering, handsome as he was, Ni Jianren thought Ming Lang was still too cruel and had a tendency for violence!


    ¡°Don¡¯t go back to your room; just get out!¡± Ming Lang¡¯s words made Ni Jianren flee even faster, not worrying about what Ming Lang would do to Li Zhen.


    Without Ming Lang¡¯s permission, Ni Jianren didn¡¯t dare to return to his room to retrieve his clothes. Clad in just his underwear, he sprinted out of the hotel. It was indeed a terrifying day, first encountering a female devil and then a male fierce star!


    With Ni Jianren gone, Ming Lang coldly eyed Li Zhen.


    Li Zhen smiled apologetically, ¡°Cousin, I¡¯ll head back too.¡±


    Heading to his room, Li Zhen didn¡¯t expect Ming Lang to follow. The door clicked shut behind them, locked by Ming Lang, and Li Zhen¡¯s legs began to tremble.


    ¡°Tell me about the girl.¡±


    ¡°Her name is Chen Xiaoqian, Ni Jianren¡¯s friend. She likes Ni Jianren and keeps bothering him. Jianren and I are just colleagues. We came to rest at the hotel after playing mahjong. That crazy woman jealously accused us out of nowhere. You see, it¡¯s all just a misunderstanding.¡±


    Li Zhen cleared himself of any blame.


    So, her name is Xiao Qian. What a nice name. Ming Lang¡¯s sharp eyes scanned the room, spotting a torn condom wrapper on the floor.


    Tissues were on the bedside table, and a single bed was messy with clothes on it and strewn across the floor from the bathroom.


    Ming Lang couldn¡¯t stand Li Zhen¡¯s continued slander of Xiao Qian and finally spoke up.


    ¡°Li Zhen.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, cousin?¡±


    His response was met with Ming Lang¡¯s iron fist.


    ¡°Don¡¯t insult my intelligence, and don¡¯t besmirch the girl you¡¯ve already hurt with your shameless actions!¡±


    The emphasis lay in the latter sentence.


    Li Zhen saw stars as Ming Lang hit him. Ming Lang¡¯s rage intensified when he saw Xiao Qian¡¯s lonely figure, and he felt even angrier at this despicable man.


    He let Ni Jianren go because he wasn¡¯t part of their family. However, this shameless Li Zhen was their kin, and Ming Lang would not tolerate such disgraceful acts from his own family.


    So, Ming Lang decided to vent Xiao Qian¡¯s anger in a more straightforward way.


    He cracked his knuckles, punching and kicking Li Zhen like a sandbag!


    ¡°All! Ming Lang, are you crazy? I¡¯m your cousin!¡±


    Li Zhen was no match for Ming Lang, who was using all his strength. Li Zhen was afraid Ming Lang would pummel him to death.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a stranger! I¡¯m your cousin!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have a cousin like you!¡± Ming Lang threw another punch, thinking in his heart.


    She¡¯s not going to be a ¡°stranger¡± forever¡­


    After leaving the room, Xiao Qian went straight to Qiang City¡¯s largest wholesale market for small commodities. She found a small store that supplied photo studios and purchased a simple film-developing kit. She wanted to develop the photos herself.


    Returning home, the shop was locked, and Chu Xue was nowhere to be found. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if she had gone to the hospital, but it didn¡¯t matter.


    Xiao Qian unlocked the door and entered her room. She locked the room, closed the curtains, turning it into a darkroom. Then, she took out the films, a developing bag, and a small bucket, arranging everything before preparing chemicals like Blix and developer powder needed to develop the photos. In her past life, she loved photography. After her daughter was born, she grew fond of the texture of film cameras, and had been adept at developing photos for her daughter.


    Now, using the skills she learned for her daughter, she was getting revenge on the scumbag with ease.


    She didn¡¯t buy an enlarger since it was too expensive, but the small prints she developed were enough for people to see clearly.


    When a woman becomes powerful to a certain extent, does she still need a man? Xiao Qian was thinking about this as she dealt with the matter at hand.


    She felt she didn¡¯t need a man, but the image of Ming Lang fighting for her still lingered in her mind.


    He pulled her behind him, protecting her. Looking at his back, Xiao Qian felt a sense of security.


    But for a man and woman together, is security enough?


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to dwell on it, because she found that when she contemplated things related to Ming Lang alone, her OCD would flare up.


    At this stage, Xiao Qian knew there was no going back, and she had to deal with the matter at hand without dragging it on.


    She scribbled a note and placed it in the soapbox where Chen Lin hid her Admission Notice.


    After storing the film negatives and putting the camera away, Xiao Qian gathered the developing equipment, put it in a bag, and went out to dispose of it.


    Exiting her home, Xiao Qian went directly to a public phone booth and dialed Ni Jianren.


    ¡°Come out. I have a business deal to discuss with you.¡±


    Ni Jianren received Xiao Qian¡¯s call, touching the wounds inflicted by Ming Lang.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you crazy woman! What do you want to do?!¡±

 Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Its Not Your Turn to Speak

    Chapter 24: Chapter 24: It¡¯s Not Your Turn to Speak


    Translator: 549690339


    Half an hour later, in a cafe at the city center, Xiao Qian sat alone by the window, staring out at the scenery.


    Ni Jianren rushed in nervously, fixed his gaze on Xiao Qian, and darted toward her like a mad dog, ready to start a fight. Xiao Qian stayed calm.


    Only when he was close enough, did she raise the photo in her hand. Ni Jianren¡¯s eyes widened in shock as he looked at the content.


    If this was leaked, he and Li Zhen would be fired from their job.


    ¡°If you dare to lay a finger on me, 1 guarantee that this photo of yours will appear on your company¡¯s bulletin board tomorrow. I won¡¯t hesitate to enlarge it.¡±


    ¡°What do you want?¡± Ni Jianren roared.


    Xiao Qian gestured him to sit, and Ni Jianren took the seat opposite her, his hands trembling. He suddenly realized that the woman he had always looked down on was now an insurmountable mountain across from him.


    ¡°If you want to retrieve the negatives, there are two conditions. First, call off our engagement, with the reason being you contracting a contagious disease and not wanting to hold me back.¡± Xiao Qian stirred her drink with a straw.


    Ni Jianren roared in anger.


    ¡°It¡¯s you who has a contagious disease!¡±


    Xiao Qian responded, ¡°Do you want me to tell my parents that you¡¯re a homosexual?¡±


    Ni Jianren could only sit back down, grinding his teeth.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll tell your father later. We¡¯re calling off the wedding.¡±


    It would be terrifying to marry such a woman. It¡¯s just as well that the engagement is broken off. It¡¯s all verbal promises anyway. Just saying that he has a contagious disease is somewhat annoying.


    ¡°Second, give me 50,000 yuan. Cash for negatives.¡±


    ¡°Fifty thousand?! Are you crazy?¡± Ni Jianren wanted to strangle this woman.


    The current property prices in Qiang City were over 2000 yuan per square meter. She was directly asking for half a house!


    ¡°You can choose not to give it to me. You have the legal rights to protect your interests. Go and report it, sue me, tell people 1 am blackmailing you with these photos, arrest me! If you don¡¯t care about your job or your reputation, then do as you please!¡±


    As Xiao Qian said these words, her eyes were filled with deep, unresolved sorrow.


    Such familiar words. How did Ni Jianren call her back then?


    He threatened her in the same tone, saying that if she didn¡¯t pay the ransom, he would tear up the tickets. What goes around, comes around. Now, she was using almost the same method to retaliate against Ni Jianren and his anger and malice were clearly reflected in her eyes.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Don¡¯t push it too far!¡± Ni Jianren remembered picking out a seemingly honest woman, thinking she could be his shield.


    But when this woman turned vicious, her methods were far too ruthless!


    ¡°Am I going too far? Or are you? Would I ever treat you like this if you hadn¡¯t provoked me?¡±


    A man, for the sake of appeasing his family, would marry a woman he couldn¡¯t possibly have any reaction toward. How shameless could he be?


    Marriage is such an important matter for women. Even if she had not had sex with Ni Jianren, the moment her red marriage certificate turned into a green divorce certificate, she would be labelled as a divorcee.


    At this time, Chinese society was not very tolerant of divorced women. She would be whispered about wherever she goes, even if the divorce was not her fault.


    At this point, Ni Jianren wished he could shred Xiao Qian to pieces. ¡°1 don¡¯t have that much money.¡±


    ¡°Your parents do, you¡¯re very good at living off them, aren¡¯t you? There were 50,000 yuan for the wedding gifts. Buying your ¡®true love¡¯ pictures, and suddenly you¡¯re broke?¡±


    ¡°When do you want it¡­?¡± Ni Jianren gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Now. Immediately.¡±


    ¡°I have to go get it!¡±


    ¡°If you dare do anything to me, your negatives will go public. Cash for negatives, got it?¡± Xiao Qian said casually, sipping her tea.


    Ni Jianren muttered a curse under his breath, and stormed out.


    In fact, Ni Jianren had money on him, all from the wedding money given by his family. But he was just unwilling.


    Being toyed with by a woman, and feeling utterly powerless. This made him extremely angry.


    After he left, Ni Jianren couldn¡¯t accept it and called Li Zhen.


    At this moment, Li Zhen had almost been beaten to a pulp by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Cou¡­ cousin, you¡¯ve been hitting me for half an hour. That¡¯s enough¡­¡±


    Denise, if not for knowing this cousin is indifferent to women and had just retired from the Army, Li Zhen would have suspected that Yu Minglang had something to do with that woman.


    He specifically targeted the painful parts when hitting people. Clearly, he was venting his anger for that woman. Li Zhen reckoned he would have to lie in bed for half a month before he could get up. It hurt so much!


    When his phone rang, Yu Minglang walked over, picked it up and looked at the number.


    Sweetie¡­


    The thought of that woman curling her little finger to deceive him, wanting to marry ¡°his¡± Zhou Zhiruo, made him feel nauseous.


    He answered using the speakerphone, and Ni Jianren¡¯s sobbing voice came through.


    ¡°Dear, that decoy is being too overbearing ~¡±


    What happened to Xiao Qian? Yu Minglang was taken aback, his voice raised a few notches.


    ¡°What happened to her?¡±


    Li Zhen let out a little shriek, a chill ran down his spine as he watched Yu Minglang speak in his voice!


    Yu Minglang shot him a warning look, signaling him to shut up.


    Back in the day, he had taken a selective course on voice modulation. Other than Yu Minglang, no one else could master it like this.


    ¡°She¡¯s using our pictures and demanding 50,000 yuan from me. I have to get the money now, sweetheart. What should we do? If I don¡¯t give it to her, she¡¯ll release the photos!¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned, this girl, she really lied to him.


    She said that she would delete the photos after breaking off the engagement, but now she was on the brink of committing a crime?


    ¡°Dear, are you listening?¡±


    ¡°The place of transaction.¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    After jotting down the address and hanging up, Li Zhen leaned in.


    ¡°Cousin, you saw it too, this woman is too much, hurry and use your connections, and get her arrested! This is extortion, this is blackmail, this is   Ah!¡±


    Li Zhen was interrupted by a punch before he could finish his sentence.


    Yu Minglang retracted his fist and said coldly, ¡°From now on, don¡¯t let me hear you say anything negative about her. It¡¯s not your place to judge.¡±


    ¡°She is a scammer¨C All!¡± Li Zhen covered his other eye.


    ¡°Even if she did it wrong, it was because you jerks pushed her to do it!¡±


    That¡¯s it, Yu Minglang has lost it.


    Yu Minglang left the hotel, headed to his Jeep Cherokee, and sped toward the address Ni Jianren had given him.


    xiao Qian¡¯s plan was actually perfect.


    As long as she got the money, she would immediately leave this place of trouble, take her university admission notice, and go directly to university. Neither the good-for-nothing father nor the scumbag could find her. She just wanted to live her life as she wanted, and she didn¡¯t care how these scumbags ended up.


    But she never expected that her perfect plan would go awry because of someone¡¯s involvement.


    When Xiao Qian saw Yu Minglang and Ni Jianren appear one after another in the cafe, she felt like she had been doused in cold water.


    What was Yu Daidi (The Dumb) doing here?


    Seeing him, Xiao Qian stood up and tried to leave, but it was too late!

 Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Forced to Hold Hands

    Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Forced to Hold Hands


    Translator: 549690339


    Ni Jianren entered one minute before Yu Minglang, and didn¡¯t notice the menacing Yu Minglang following behind him.


    Seeing Xiao Qian stand up and walk past him without turning her head, Ni Jianren reached out to grab her, but his hand was slapped away by Yu Minglang, who suddenly appeared.


    Don¡¯t touch Zhou Zhiruo¡¯s style, you dirty guy!


    Yu Minglang grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s arm, and she struggled to push him away.


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡±


    Yu Minglang ignored her, grabbing Xiao Qian with one hand and coldly staring at Ni Jianren, ¡°You can leave now. She¡¯ll return the photos and negatives to you.¡±


    ¡°What about the money¡­¡± Ni Jianren¡¯s legs went weak at the sight of Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk rubbish, she won¡¯t take your dirty money, get out!¡±


    With Yu Minglang¡¯s command, Ni Jianren fled without looking back.


    When Xiao Qian heard Yu Minglang say this, she knew that he knew her plan and angrily pushed him, but she couldn¡¯t shake him off.


    ¡°What the hell do you want?! I have nothing to do with you! Mind your own business!¡±


    However, he was too strong and couldn¡¯t be pushed away.


    Yu Minglang dragged her all the way to his car, opened the door, shoved her into the front seat, and got in himself.


    Xiao Qian felt a bit hurt from his pushing, and tried to open the car door to get out, but found that he had locked the door from inside. She tried to unlock the central control lock, but Yu Minglang just looked at her and thought, that this little girl actually knew about these things. She couldn¡¯t escape him?!


    No way!


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t even figured out how he had managed to trap her in the car seat, and then she saw this awful man take out a rope from somewhere and skillfully tie her up with a few quick knots.


    Tied¡­up?!!


    She was furious!


    ¡°How dare you use the method meant for tying up bad guys on me?!¡±


    ¡°If you behave and don¡¯t run away, I won¡¯t tie you up.¡± Yu Minglang accidentally touched her soft, delicate hands several times while tying her up.


    ¡°I won¡¯t run, are you my grandma?! Am I close to you? Do 1 know who you are?¡± Xiao Qian could keep her cool with anyone else.


    But not with Yu the idiot. In her haste, she started using swear words.


    Yu Minglang turned his head and looked at her solemnly. Actually, he wanted to pinch her cheeks a bit, but that would be too frivolous since they were not close yet. ¡°Don¡¯t speak ill of the elderly!¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°Then go to your dad!¡±


    ¡°Do you want to know how we used to silence bad guys back then?¡±


    Fearing that he would really take some stinky socks or rotten cloth to stuff her mouth, Xiao Qian could only swallow her anger towards this bad guy.


    ¡°What on earth do you want?! Can a good man do such a thing?!¡±


    ¡°Then you, taking other people¡¯s photos and extorting money, that¡¯s a crime too!¡± If he hadn¡¯t happened to overhear, who knew how much more trouble this girl was going to stir up!


    ¡°They¡¯re not even human! Besides, it has nothing to do with you! Let me go now!¡± What the hell did she do to get this adhesive patch stuck on her?!


    If passers-by saw her tied up like this by him, they might think she was playing some kind of S&M game with him¡­


    Her reputation, shattered!


    This untrustworthy man, she would remember him.


    ¡°If they¡¯re not human, there will be other ways to deal with them, but definitely not by breaking the law and taking revenge on others.¡±


    Yu Minglang knew what she had been through and understood her anger. However, that didn¡¯t mean he could let her ruin her own future.


    If a good girl did such a thing for two scumbags, she would never be able to wash it clean ever again.


    ¡°If I could get the money, would I do this?¡± Xiao Qian regretted that this guy didn¡¯t know how to be flexible.


    She needed money for school, her deadbeat father definitely wouldn¡¯t give it to her, and her mother couldn¡¯t scrape up much either. Besides, this was money that the scumbags owed her. In her past life, she was extorted for five million by scumbags, and now she only wanted fifty thousand; wasn¡¯t it only natural?


    Most importantly, what the hell did it have to do with Yu Minglang?!


    ¡°No matter what your reasons are, you can¡¯t threaten others for money. Hand over the negatives right now.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t!¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll keep you tied up!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°What gives you the right?¡±


    Is there no justice in the world? Was this guy actually helping others to bully her? Everyone could bully her, except him¡­wait a minute, something seemed weird about that sentence, but it didn¡¯t matter.


    What mattered was that Xiao Qian was feeling extremely annoyed right now.


    ¡°Because I saw it, and I can¡¯t stand by and do nothing.¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t tell you! If you¡¯ve got the guts, take me to the police station.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t take you there, but you must hand over the stuff.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d rather die than give it to you. Go ahead and kill me.¡± Xiao Qian lifted her chin proudly.


    ¡°I won¡¯t hit you. 1 would never hit a woman.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s ears reddened a bit. As she tilted her head back, it seemed as if she was challenging him.


    But from that angle, it looked as if she was asking for a kiss.


    Her plump pink lips, beautiful eyes, and that beauty mark that could suck people in just by looking at it¡­


    ¡°You don¡¯t hit women, so why did you tie me up? My hands hurt!¡±


    ¡°Hand over the stuff and I¡¯ll let you go.¡±


    ¡°All! You¡¯re a madman!¡± Xiao Qian banged her head against the back of the seat.


    Which god did she offend to have attracted this annoying adhesive patch?!


    In order to express her displeasure, Xiao Qian decided to adopt an uncooperative attitude towards this bad guy.


    Not talking, not speaking, not begging for mercy.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t force her either. If she didn¡¯t speak, then he wouldn¡¯t either. The car smoothly drove through the city and stopped at a residential area not far from his unit. The guard saw it was his car and quickly opened the gate for him.


    This was a high-end residential area, and the people who lived here were not ordinary.


    Yu Minglang parked the car in front of his house, untied the rope on Xiao Qian¡¯s hands, and she immediately tried to run off.


    She didn¡¯t get far before he caught her. His hand tightened around hers, and she couldn¡¯t break free. He forcibly held her hand!


    Shameless man!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned red.


    She tried to break free, but he only held her tighter.


    The heat from his palm spread to her hand, like an electric current, making Xiao Qian¡¯s face flush red.


    ¡°Let go of me.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t run, I¡¯ll let you go.¡± Yu Minglang also had red ears.


    Her soft little hand¡­


    ¡°Fine, 1 won¡¯t run.¡±


    Yu Minglang let go, and only he knew how reluctant he was in his heart.


    After breaking free from his hand, Xiao Qian immediately tried to use the self-defense skills she had learned for women ¨C foot stomping, elbowing, groin kicking ¨C no, this one can¡¯t be used.


    But she had no chance of hitting Yu Minglang with those moves.


    If Yu Minglang could actually be kicked by this kind of fancy footwork, then he would be really letting down his past hard training in his old unit. He might as well switch to selling cabbages.


    Easily suppressing her, he locked their fingers together again. Woman, you can¡¯t escape now!


    ¡°Let me go!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt his grip even tighter this time, and her face grew even hotter.


    ¡°Your credit is bankrupt, 1 don¡¯t trust you, come upstairs with me!¡± Yu Minglang dragged Xiao Qian towards his house.


    Xiao Qian glanced around nervously, relieved that no one seemed to be watching¡­right?


    But she didn¡¯t realize that while the area appeared deserted, everyone was actually watching quietly from upstairs..

 Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Well, you’re right, I imprisoned you.

    Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Well, you¡¯re right, I imprisoned you.


    Translator: 549690339


    Haiyun Garden, the developer of this community was Yu Mingli, Yu Minglang¡¯s elder brother. When constructing the community, they didn¡¯t intend to sell it to outsiders, so it was simply distributed among relatives and friends.


    Anyway, Yu Mingli wasn¡¯t short of money, and he offered everyone an insider price. Naturally, as his younger brother, Yu Minglang also got the cost price and got himself a two-story loft apartment.


    While Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian were pulling and tugging each other downstairs, Xiao Qian had no idea that several people were already watching them through telescopes. They were Yu Minglang¡¯s sister-in-law Yu Zhaozhao, his Second Uncle, and his father¡¯s old friend.


    From three different angles, they were all observing them simultaneously!


    Seeing the guy who seemed disinterested in women, now pulling and tugging with a girl, sister-in-law Yu Zhaozhao was stirred up, Second Uncle as well, and the old friend quietly observed through the telescope, calling Father Yu to give him a live broadcast.


    ¡°Quickly, call mom and dad, Ming Lang brought a woman home!¡± Sister-in-law Yu remembered last time when she visited home and her mother-in-law looked worried.


    She said the younger brother-in-law was already at the age to get married, but he refused to go on blind dates.


    Last week, they tricked him to go home and meet the daughter of an old friend, but he just ran away with a sullen face and shamelessly said he was too busy with work.


    This week, he just didn¡¯t go home at all!


    At such an exciting moment, being a good daughter-in-law, how could sister-in-law Yu not share the news with her mother-in-law!


    Call, call, call¡­ Eh? The line is occupied?


    With both Second Uncle and old friend calling at the same time, how could the line not be occupied?


    So, within less than ten minutes, everyone in the Yu family knew about it.


    The cold-faced youngest in the family not only brought a girl home, but they were also holding hands and acting lovey-dovey, chasing each other, and seemed to be quite close.


    ¡°¡­Old Yu, you said Ming Lang wouldn¡¯t make a mistake, right? How could he just bring the girl to our house without meeting us first? What if it makes me a grandmother too soon? How will 1 handle the wedding? The old man doesn¡¯t allow a Western-style wedding, and the traditional Chinese wedding is so time-consuming. If her belly gets big by then, won¡¯t it be hard for her to find good-looking clothes? She needs to wear a cheongsam when she toasts, to show off her waistline, right?¡±


    Mother Yu was off today from the hospital, and hearing that her youngest son had done such a great thing, no, such an infuriating thing, she was a little anxious.


    Father Yu was at home, full of righteousness, thundering:


    ¡°Why are you thinking so far ahead! They haven¡¯t even reached that point yet and you¡¯re already thinking about the wedding! 1 haven¡¯t even met the girl! If she¡¯s not a good person, or has the wrong political views, she absolutely cannot enter our family! I¡¯m going over to check on this girl, conduct a review, and see if her ideological consciousness is up to par and if she can enter our family.¡±


    Mother Yu punched him, instantly deflating his authority, then grabbed his ear.


    ¡°You old fool! Why are you being so loud at home! Review? Bah! Why are you bringing the same mentality as your work unit when looking for a daughter-in-law? If you scare your youngest son away from marriage, 1¡¯11 never let you off!¡±


    ¡°Old woman, let go! No more violence! I won¡¯t conduct any reviews, just take a look¡­¡± Father Yu reluctantly tried to maintain some authority, only to have his foot stepped on by his wife.


    ¡°I won¡¯t hit you, 1¡¯11 just kick you! You bastard! You ruined the kids! Ming Lang is this way because of you, your fault! You were a pilot back then, so you forced your son to become a pilot too. As a result, the child rebelled and went straight to the Command College, engaged in warfare every day. It was hard for him to finally come back, but now he doesn¡¯t want to get married at all. He must have suffered from some sort of sequelae after staying with men for so long¡ªall your fault!¡±


    ¡°That kid is inherently rebellious, it¡¯s not my fault!¡± Father Yu had his ears twisted by his wife for a lifetime, but still maintained a tough character¡ªat least his mouth was hard.


    ¡°It¡¯s you who pushed him to be rebellious! When he was only one year old, you¡¯ve already brought the strict military rules home, forcing the kids to fold tofu blocks and play the bugle, having fixed meal times and daily running exercises. Are you even human? Look, is there anyone normal in this house besides the eldest son Ming Li?¡±


    Around their dining table, the few children sat with straight backs and imposing airs, full of masculinity. But they were also too headstrong! A whole group of straightforward men! Mother Yu found it all very troublesome.


    ¡°1 don¡¯t care! You¡¯ve messed up all the kids like this! If you dare scare away my daughter-in-law, I¡¯m not done with you! I¡­ I¡¯m going back to my mother¡¯s house, and I¡­ I won¡¯t come back!¡±


    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t go, are you happy now? Stop whining.¡± Father Yu had been threatened by his wife¡¯s return to her mother¡¯s house for a lifetime, and it still worked now.


    Mother Yu¡¯s smile immediately returned to her face.


    ¡°1¡¯11 go and see what the girl is like- No, I¡¯ll go over in an hour.¡± Mother Yu stopped. If the young couple were lovey-dovey, and she suddenly burst in, it would be her fault if she scared her son into infertility, right? She would have to undergo treatment by her eldest daughter-in-law then.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eldest sister-in-law, Yu Zhaozhao, the one who just snitched on them, is a gynecologist!


    ¡°1 can¡¯t let my future daughter-in-law feel that I¡¯m a particularly difficult old lady to get along with, I¡¯ll wait a while.¡± Mother Yu stared at the clock, anxiously wanting time to pass quickly. She would bring the soup to their house, pretending to care about her son, and give them an ¡°unexpected encounter.¡±


    Perfect.


    ¡°Old woman, you¡¯re getting all excited before you even see the person. How do you know the person your son picked is suitable? What if she¡¯s not good?¡± Father Yu grumbled.


    Mother Yu glared at him, ¡°Dare to doubt my son¡¯s taste? My son has a double Master¡¯s degree, double, Master¡¯s degree! Do you know what that means? It¡¯s worth a Doctor¡¯s degree, if it weren¡¯t for your obstruction, he could have continued his studies!¡±


    Father Yu snorted, ¡°He refused to become a pilot when 1 asked him to. No matter how many Master¡¯s degrees he has, even loo, that would all be useless. He¡¯s a fool who can¡¯t fly a plane!¡±


    Mother Yu was furious, how dare he talk about her favorite eldest son like that! She grabbed Father Yu¡¯s ear and kicked him out, ¡°Get out! Get out! Go sleep with your plane, don¡¯t come back!¡±


    Having kicked the stubborn old man out of the house, Mother Yu continued to stare at the clock.


    Time, hurry up and pass, she¡¯s still looking forward to the unexpected encounter.


    Were the young couple being sweet right now?


    Not really, Yu Minglang was currently on the receiving end of Xiao Qian¡¯s one-sided beating.


    When Yu Minglang dragged Xiao Qian into the house and closed the door, she began to beat him up.


    Kicking, punching, at first Yu Minglang dodged a couple of times, but seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s glare, ¡°Are you trying to dodge?¡±


    So, Yu Minglang stood up straight and let her hit him¡­ after all, it didn¡¯t hurt.


    Xiao Qian also didn¡¯t intend to hit him too hard, after kicking him a couple of times she stopped, staring at him angrily, ¡°What on earth do you want!¡±


    ¡°Hand over the negatives and photos, and give up the blackmail.¡±


    ¡°No way!¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t let you out.¡±


    ¡°Are you being reasonable!¡±


    Yu Minglang fell silent, looking at the ceiling. You¡¯re right, I¡¯m not being reasonable at all..

 Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Talk to Him

    Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Talk to Him


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian and this stubborn guy faced off for quite some time.


    Yu Minglang, this stubborn guy, adamantly refused to let her go out, he simply stood in front of the door, unaffected by her punches and curses.


    Exhausted from fighting, Xiao Qian looked around and realized for the first time that the house was quite large.


    With a staircase and barely any decoration except for flooring and painting, it was so empty that echoes resounded. It barely had any furniture either.


    Still, it couldn¡¯t hide his extravagant nature.


    Xiao Qian hummed, speaking with annoyance.


    ¡°You just returned from a job transfer, right? I bet your salary isn¡¯t enough to get by, are you taking bribes? This two-story building mustn¡¯t be cheap, huh?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a duplex with a small garden on the rooftop¡­ It¡¯s completely empty now with a total area of 210 square meters, owned solely by myself.¡±


    Why are you saying this with such a serious tone! Xiao Qian suddenly remembered.


    It seemed that in their previous life, when he said he wanted to get married, he would earnestly report his personal financial situation, it seemed he mentioned back then having a house like this.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite big.¡±


    ¡°Yes, it can¡¯t be small.¡±


    Both of them fell silent after that. One was staring at the ceiling while the other was blushing and staring at the ground.


    Damn you, Yu Minglang! Xiao Qian was cursing inwardly; a double entendre?


    You, a two-lives virgin, dared to challenge me this way!


    So, a second later, Xiao Qian quickly retrieved her female boss aura, lifting her head to look at that guy whose ears reddened from his slip of the tongue.


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s no good if it¡¯s small in all respects.¡±


    Satisfied when seeing his ears turned even redder, she thought, you, a virgin, dare to flirt with me, let¡¯s see how far you can go! Right now, Xiao Qian was feeling smug.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s ears were burning, he thought he must have misheard. How could Zhou Zhiruo, who is of the same kind, utter such strong hints? He can¡¯t be misunderstanding her.


    Don¡¯t twist the words of a young girl.


    ¡°Regardless of how big you are, you still have to let me go!¡± Xiao Qian finally stopped teasing him and planned to bypass him and leave. But he pushed her back, pressing her onto the sofa.


    ¡°Bast.rd!¡± What a lousy sofa, it¡¯s even made of wood! Xiao Qian protested.


    ¡°Does it feel too hard? It¡¯s always like this at first, it will get comfortable once you get used to it.¡± Yu Minglang quite liked this set of mahogany sofa. Seeing her uncomfortable sitting, he blurted out without thinking.


    Then, he realized what he had said, probably Xiao Qian also understood. They both fell into an awkward silence.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart raced, a myriad of thoughts rushed through her.


    Was she, once again, teased by Yu, the dullard?


    This is¡­shameless¡­


    No, they couldn¡¯t continue with this dangerous topic. Xiao Qian astutely noticed that the pattern of her interaction with Yu Minglang was beginning to veer in a strange direction.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know you, I¡¯m not familiar with you, are you sure you want to interfere with my business?¡±


    Yu Minglang took a step back to maintain a safe distance from the girl. Although he really wanted to sit next to her on the sofa, that wouldn¡¯t be quite proper.


    ¡°My name is Yu Minglang, I¡¯m 24 years old, currently working in my own company. I¡¯ve told you about my basic conditions, now we are familiar with each other.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth gaped, stunned by his outgoing nature.


    Oh no, why does her brain die out every time she encounters these fools?


    ¡°This house is my personal asset. Besides salary and shares dividends, I also invest in bonds. The money 1 have earned from my school times till


    now. So, your accusation of my being corrupt earlier, doesn¡¯t stand.¡±


    Huh, with such a serious face, flaunting silver? Xiao Qian scorned inwardly. But for her rebirth at a wrong timing, it seems like nobody could earn that amount of money.


    ¡°Indeed, you¡¯re so good at managing money, you¡¯re so great ¡ª so great that you can shut the door and don¡¯t care about the world¡­why are you messing with me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not forcing you, I¡¯m trying to persuade you. 1 have been investing and managing money since 1996, and currently, I have a total fixed asset-¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Xiao Qian gave in to him.


    Whoever wants to deal with you, why do you have to report your personal assets so bluntly as soon as we start discussing!


    The more she thought about it, men showing off their family assets to women, the more it seemed like¡­!


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s mind, Zhao Zhongxiang¡¯s warm and magnetic voice echoes.


    It¡¯s Spring, breeding season again. The male wolf is running around, displaying its gleaming fur and its skill in hunting in order to win the female¡¯s heart What the hell am I thinking!


    ¡°Now, we¡¯re not strangers anymore.¡± said Yu Minglang seriously, looking at Xiao Qian.


    Having just returned from his old unit, his integrity and upfront attitude remained, not liking any deceit or concealment-especially when the girl seemed to doubt whether his money was received through legit ways, he felt the need to explain.


    ¡°I hope you can give up on using the wrong means to retaliate against others.¡± Just say it, why is your voice so magnetic? I don¡¯t want to breed little Xiaowei with you, no, little wolves! Xiao Qian¡¯s keen thinking was disturbed by his seriousness.


    She needs to keep her distance from this man. This guy has a built-in idiotic radiation on him. Just by being near him, her brain circuits got fried, leading her to think about all sorts of weird ideas.


    ¡°Yu Minglang.¡±


    Hearing his name from her mouth it sounded particularly pleasant. Yu Ming Lang¡¯s heart fluttered slightly, he then composed his thoughts and said sternly. ¡°Yes, what is it?¡±


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t found out about their deception, can you guess what my future would have been like?¡±


    This heavy question left Yu Minglang speechless.


    Xiao Qian could avoid him, her eyes aimlessly focusing on some empty spot in the spacious room, her calm expression masking the chaotic storm within.


    ¡°I would be married to a homosexual. A man who would refuse to fulfil his duties as a husband, whose physical defects would lead to a twisted personality. He would hit me, he would abuse me in all sorts of ways, destroying all my beautiful dreams of life. I would want to divorce, but he would use all kinds of means in his power to obstruct me. It would be like a living hell, once 1 get in, 1 would never be able to get out.¡±


    Just like their past life.


    ¡°I would be beaten every day, forcefully living under the same roof with such a sissy. My parents would refuse to shelter me, leaving him free to torment me without any constraints. His family would cover up for him, the homosexuality in their eyes was a family disgrace that could not be revealed. But why does this disgrace need to be covered by me?¡±


    ¡°Your family¡­don¡¯t they care about you?¡± With every word she says, it¡¯s like a dagger through his heart.


    His fists were tightly clenched, wishing that he had hit those two bastards harder today.


    ¡°They? Heh, as long as there is a son, who cares about a daughter who is nothing more than water thrown out? They need a son who can keep the family name alive. I, as a daughter, only existed to fetch a hefty dowry for my younger brother¡¯s wedding.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t wronging her family, they were indeed thinking and acting this way.


    ¡°Am I not a human? Don¡¯t I work hard? Haven¡¯t I sacrificed enough? But who cares about me? If from birth boys and girls are given different roles by their parents, then why didn¡¯t they just strangle me to death when 1 was born?¡±


    She had kept these words in her heart for a long time, never sharing them with anyone in their past life.


    Who would she tell? It would be nothing but a laughingstock. Everyone was so busy, who had the time to care about the lives of others? Moreover, she didn¡¯t want to expose her weaknesses to people.


    But if it was Yu Minglang, she was willing to say it..

 Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 28: The Little Money Her Father Gave

    Chapter 28: Chapter 28: The Little Money Her Father Gave


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian said these words almost expressionlessly, but Yu Minglang found them heartbreaking.


    No wonder she was always so contradictory, distancing herself from this world. It was because no one had ever given her warmth and care, that she was so desolate.


    ¡°You think it¡¯s shameful for me to ask that scumbag Ni Jianren for money, but let me tell you, I must do it!¡±


    She could confidently say that in this life, as long as she still had a breath, she would absolutely not let the scumbag have a comfortable life.


    Yu Minglang fell silent before he spoke again.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s shameful for you to ask for money. I understand your feelings.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked up in surprise. Had he stopped playing the moralist?


    ¡°But doing so would break the law. 1 have a better way to help you, and it¡¯s not worth lowering your standards for those people.¡± Yu Minglang said seriously.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°You¡¯re really boring.¡±


    She knew he couldn¡¯t say anything good. Just look at him start talking about righteousness after a few sentences. How could such a man possibly spend a lifetime with her? If anyone were to live with him for a lifetime, they might end up being driven mad.


    ¡°I¡¯m really not a very interesting man¡­¡± Yu Minglang said sheepishly. He did secretly read some Humor Master comics, but it seemed that having a sense of humor was innate, and he couldn¡¯t cultivate it.


    ¡°Wait a minute!¡±


    He suddenly got up, went to the bedroom and started rummaging for something.


    He had another place to live and hardly ever came back here, only occasionally staying for a short time after being nagged by his mother about marriage.


    Seeing him go to the bedroom, Xiao Qian quickly got up and tried to walk out, but she couldn¡¯t open the door.


    She didn¡¯t know what the door was made of, but she couldn¡¯t open it no matter how hard she tried.


    ¡°You need a key to open the door. 1 locked it from the inside.¡± Yu Minglang returned with a stack of stuff.


    Xiao Qian saw that he was holding a stack of books and wanted to laugh in his face.


    ¡°Yu Minglang! What are you up to!¡±


    He wouldn¡¯t be bringing out Marxist-Leninist-Maoist-Dengist theory texts and giving her a moral, ethical, and political lesson, would he?


    If he did, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t guarantee that she wouldn¡¯t throw her dignity as a high IQfemale boss aside and take off her shoe to slap Yu Minglang¡¯s handsome face, first up and down, then left and right, with heavy blows!


    ¡°These are for you to read when you¡¯re feeling down, they¡¯ll make you feel much better.¡± They were his treasured collections!


    Xiao Qian walked over, intending to mock him, but was instead attracted by the covers of the books.


    More accurately, she was shocked by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°You ¡­ usually read these things?!¡±


    This was so image-breaking!


    Although they had been together in their past lives, she had never been to his house before, so she had never seen these things.


    The books Yu Minglang brought over weren¡¯t about morality at all. They were all¡­ comics!


    ¡°This magazine is called Humor Master. The drawings inside are very entertaining. When you¡¯re feeling down, you can read it. And this one¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang seriously picked up an Island Country comic, Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth twitched when she saw the title.


    ¡°Dragon Ball?!¡±


    Oh, my god! It was earth-shattering! Someone come quickly, is there anyone to take care of this? A poker-faced man also reads Dragon Ball?


    Shouldn¡¯t he be carrying a small sign, shouting about overthrowing rb imperialism and long live whatever?


    A man with words tattooed on his face that say: I am a hot-blooded, steel-straight man! Would also read this kind of thing?


    Seeing her look, Yu Minglang awkwardly cleared his throat.


    ¡°It¡¯s a good read¡­¡±


    ¡°This is from Island Country, right?¡±


    ¡°We have to learn from the excellent parts of our opponents, and I think the friendship and passion conveyed in this work are hugely important for us to learn.¡± Yu Minglang said solemnly.


    Absolutely serious nonsense!


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Xiao Qian had read it herself, she might have been fooled by him!


    You¡¯re kidding, right? Reading Island Country comics and talking about feelings!


    ¡°I never thought, that¡¯s what you¡¯re like, Yu Minglang¡­¡± This was very different from what she had imagined!


    In her memory, Yu Minglang was still the same as before, a stiff and emotionless figure with an imposing demeanor. But he had such a period?


    ¡°Anyway, take these back and read them. Be careful when you read them, don¡¯t lose them, I need them back after.¡±


    ¡°Stingy!¡± Lending things to a girl and saying such things, do you want to stay single for a lifetime?


    Xiao Qian suddenly thought that there might be a reason why he had remained single for half a lifetime in his previous life.


    ¡°These are limited edition! Genuine!¡± Yu Minglang stressed seriously. They were irreplaceable once lost.


    These were his treasures, and he would never show them to anyone else except Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Keep them for yourself, I don¡¯t want to read them.¡± Xiao Qian pushed them back to him.


    He looked serious, ¡°You must read them. You lack happiness.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°I¡¯ll be happy just by reading a few Island Country comics?¡±


    What a divine logic.


    ¡°And, I have this for you too.¡± He pulled out a bankbook from among the comics and handed it to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What are you trying to say?!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s smile vanished, and she looked at him defensively.


    Was he pitying her?


    What did it mean for a man she had just met and was not even very familiar with to give her money?


    She wasn¡¯t a naive young girl.


    If Yu Minglang looked down on her and thought that she was the kind of woman who could be¡­ bought with money, Xiao Qian would definitely turn against him.


    Everyone could look down on her, including her parents who had treated her like a piece of merchandise. She could just coldly laugh and ignore them.


    But not Yu Minglang. He couldn¡¯t look down on her.


    Seeing the wounded look in her eyes, Yu Minglang hurried to explain.


    ¡°This is money I saved myself. After buying the house, I have only 30,000 left. The rest is in a fund, and if it¡¯s not enough, 1 can sell the fund,¡± he said.


    ¡°What are you trying to do?!¡± Xiao Qian threw the bankbook in his face, her voice filled with anger.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything else.¡± He saw that she was angry and quickly tried to explain.


    Xiao Qian, already feeling hurt by his action of giving her money, pushed him away and tried to walk outside. Yu Minglang knew she couldn¡¯t get out, but still went ahead and grabbed her arm.


    ¡°Listen to my explanation!¡±


    ¡°Explain your damned claw!¡± He must be looking down on her!


    ¡°My dad is already over 60, you can¡¯t talk about him like that!¡±


    He even had the time to pick on her choice of words! Xiao Qian wanted to strangle him.


    She had forgotten that she wasn¡¯t close to him in this life and accidentally used a gesture from a past life when she was teasing him, hitting him hard.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, your Second Uncle¡¯s claw!¡±


    ¡°My Second Uncle is two years older than my dad. Are you sure you want to talk about an elder like that?¡±


    Poor Second Uncle, always getting caught in the crossfire.


    ¡°All!!!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Someone please come and take this annoying Yu guy away.. She couldn¡¯t stand it any longer!

 Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Use mine, not those two useless ones.

    Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Use mine, not those two useless ones.


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Our whole family was born without claws, so don¡¯t you dare say that again!¡±


    Yu Minglang thought he was being humorous, a skill he cultivated from watching ¡°Humor Master¡± every week.


    However, Xiao Qian just stared at him coldly.


    ¡°It¡¯s so cold.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t install a fan?¡± Yu Minglang looked around in confusion. Why was she saying it was cold during such hot weather?


    ¡°Idiot! Your lame jokes are freezing!¡± Xiao Qian pushed him away, knowing she couldn¡¯t escape. She sat back on the hard sofa angrily.


    She needed to calm down. Interacting with this idiot for too long would only decrease her IQ.


    How did she ever think he had a strong sense of right and wrong and was particularly righteous in her previous life?


    Who exactly was this person who watched Dragon Ball and told jokes?!


    Thinking about it, it wasn¡¯t too surprising. When she met him in her past life, he was older and in an important position. His job made him colder, and he rarely showed his silly side. Since the two of them didn¡¯t spend much time together, Xiao Qian never got to see the full extent of his oddness.


    As he walked back and maintained a similar distance as before, Xiao Qian tilted her head slightly.


    Although Yu Minglang was still handsome and had a cold aura, Xiao Qian felt that, according to her experience as a top psychological expert-lie was like a human-shaped Husky!


    He wasted his wolf-like appearance. Why was he so silly?!


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t notice that Zhou Zhiruo had the same thought, imagining him as some kind of silly dog, as he tried to explain the situation with the bankbook.


    ¡°I believe you must need the money.¡±


    ¡°No shit.¡±


    She needed the money for school. Although she had the skills of a psychology doctor, without a diploma, how could she open a psychological counseling center?!


    ¡°This is my savings, all clean money. Use mine instead of those two losers¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Am I very close to you?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Yu Minglang realized he might have hurt the girl¡¯s pride.


    ¡°I¡¯m not giving it to you, I¡¯m lending it to you!¡± Finally, he found a solution that suited everyone!


    ¡°Lend?!¡± Xiao Qian was stunned.


    ¡°Yes, lend it to you. You can pay me back when you have the money in the future.¡± Actually, it didn¡¯t matter if she didn¡¯t pay him back.


    ¡°What if I can¡¯t pay it back?¡± Xiao Qian clenched the bankbook that he had returned. She didn¡¯t feel the slightest joy, just anger.


    Was this guy too nice?


    Did he treat all women like this? In her previous life, he had given her his jacket the first time they met. How many other women had he given his jacket to?


    This time they met, he gave her the herbal plaster, and now he¡¯s giving her money! How many women has he spoiled with money? How frivolous!


    Wait, something¡¯s wrong. Ugh!


    Why was she being so sour?!


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know about Xiao Qian¡¯s rich and delicate thoughts. He was still wracking his brain for something to say that wouldn¡¯t hurt her pride.


    ¡°In life, we all encounter difficulties and setbacks. But if you look forward, you can¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh my god!¡± Xiao Qian was infuriated.


    Was this guy really reciting chicken soup for the soul to her?


    Did he not know that this kind of feel-good advice had no practical use for a professional psychological expert like her?!


    Did he not know that the more a patient with a psychological issue was fed with feel-good advice, the more annoyed they became?!


    Did he not know that those who liked to drink chicken soup for the soul tended to have low IQs? She was a doctor! A doctor!


    So, Xiao Qian exploded with anger.


    She picked up the bankbook and hit him over and over again.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you stupid? Am I close to you? Do you know what kind of person I am? Did you ever ask what I needed the money for? You don¡¯t ask anything, are you stupid?!¡±


    Yu Minglang let her hit him without resistance. It wasn¡¯t painful, but seeing her emotional outburst, he didn¡¯t dare to dodge.


    He also secretly glanced at her pretty face, which was now flushed with anger.


    Xiao Qian eventually got tired of hitting him and finally asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you dodge? Are you stupid?!¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anyway.¡± He replied with an apparently honest face, but added in his heart.


    If I dodged, I would miss the chance to see that beautiful and delicate beauty mark on her forehead. It¡¯s like a perfect ruby. So beautiful.


    ¡°I¡­¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I lend this money to you because I believe that someday you will be able to repay me. It doesn¡¯t matter how long it takes. As long as you pay me back, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°What if I can¡¯t repay it? What would you do?¡±


    ¡°Then, I will make you my wife ¡ª eh, never mind. It¡¯s okay.¡± Almost slipped up there! That was close!


    Yu Minglang managed to maintain his composure, hiding his near slip-up. Seeing that Xiao Qian didn¡¯t notice either, he redirected the conversation back on track.


    ¡°Anyway, you can take my money, but you cannot take the money from those scumbags!¡±


    ¡°Why?!¡± It was all money. Xiao Qian would rather take it from bad guys because they deserved it. But she didn¡¯t want to take Yu Minglang¡¯s money. She didn¡¯t want to be entangled with him any further.


    ¡°Because your clean life is worth more than fifty thousand yuan!¡±


    After hearing his words, Xiao Qian stood there, unable to move for a long time.


    Yu Minglang saw it clearly. Her eyes reddened bit by bit.


    Inside Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, it felt as if something was holding her back. Now his words pierced right through it, revealing her vulnerability.


    She could hardly control her emotions and even her tears.


    ¡°They did terrible things, and I understand your feelings. But you are a good girl, and you shouldn¡¯t be led astray by them.¡±


    Yu Minglang would never let Xiao Qian take the money from those useless people.


    From the moment he first saw her to the few times they met later, he was convinced of one thing.


    This girl should live a clean and happy life, cherished carefully in someone¡¯s palm. Unhappy things should never cling to her body.


    If there must be a man to save her from her predicament, Yu Minglang thought, that man should be him.


    ¡°What should I do then? Yu Minglang, tell me what to do! They almost destroyed my entire life, should I just let it go? Should I become their so-called sacrifice for love?¡±


    Xiao Qian was full of anger but also felt touched by Yu Minglang¡¯s words. Her heart had been covered up with false strength, and her mind was filled with scars.


    ¡°How could you just let it go? If they did something wrong, they should pay the price! People who keep suppressing their emotions will have problems. We need to treat them in an open and honest manner. You must know that I am a very honest person.¡±


    Although his last sentence was another joke¡­


    Soon enough, Xiao Qian saw how Yu Minglang avenged her ¡°honestly..¡±

 Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 30: The Girl with Thorns, In the Prime of Youth

    Chapter 30: Chapter 30: The Girl with Thorns, In the Prime of Youth


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang forced Xiao Qian onto the sofa, then got up, took his cell phone from the bedroom, and made a call in front of her.


    ¡°Aunt, this is Ming Lang. I have something to tell you. Li Zhen went into a hotel with a man¡­ How did I see it? Just happened to be passing by.¡±


    Xiao Qian was dumbfounded.


    She felt like she was the kind of woman who liked to use a King Bomb to blow away all the opponent¡¯s preparations.


    Now it seemed that Yu Minglang was also quite ruthless!


    He even exposed Li Zhen¡¯s dirty deeds with Ni Jianren, directly to Li Zhen¡¯s family!


    Well done, striking the enemy where it hurts!


    She would bet that the bitch would rather deal with her own ¡°underhanded¡± revenge tactics than accept Yu Minglang¡¯s ¡°bright¡± approach.


    Because this was obviously more ruthless!


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sure I didn¡¯t see it wrong. Oh, and 1 also checked out the background of that man with a serious and responsible attitude. It¡¯s very bad.¡±


    Glancing at Xiao Qian, he was indeed responsible, but not for the scumbag cousin. He had to be responsible for Zhou Zhiruo¡¯s kind as well, holding their little hands tightly.


    ¡°That man is from the same company as Li Zhen, and his conduct is extremely bad.¡±


    To deceive ¡°his¡± Zhou Zhiruo kind, it was simply unforgivable. Yu Minglang¡¯s aunt knew that he was a man who spoke with restraint.


    If Yu Minglang said that the man¡¯s conduct was extremely bad, then he must not be a good person.


    His aunt knew a little about her son¡¯s special hobbies and turned a blind eye to them, hoping that he could restrain himself as he grew older.


    Since Yu Minglang personally called her up, his aunt realized the severity of the problem.


    ¡°I will deal with this issue¡ªlittle one, can you not tell your uncle about this?¡±


    ¡°It depends on Li Zhen¡¯s subsequent performance.¡±


    Yu Minglang finished speaking, hung up the phone, and showed a bright smile to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°See? It¡¯s important to be bright and honest. There are always some above-board methods to punish the bad guys.¡±


    Xiao Qian silently looked at him for a few seconds, suddenly thinking of two big words in her mind: Cynical¡­


    He was ruthless enough not to take action himself, sold a favor to his aunt, and used her to deal with Ni Jianren.


    In just a few words, Xiao Qian could already tell that Li Zhen¡¯s family must have a good background.


    Yu Minglang pointed out that Ni Jianren had a problem with his character and hinted to his aunt that they were from the same company. For the sake of Li Zhen¡¯s future, Ni Jianren would definitely be cleaned out by his aunt.


    He used others¡¯ methods against them. Ni Jianren planned to harm her like that, and Yu Minglang, on behalf of Xiao Qian, fiercely took his revenge.


    ¡°Do you have water? 1 want to wash my hands¡­¡± Xiao Qian was entangled in complex emotions, and was used to dealing with many things by herself. Suddenly a man stepped in to help her, and she felt a particularly complicated emotion tightening around her heart.


    She suddenly wanted to wash her hands.


    Yu Minglang pointed to the bathroom, watched her rush in, and heard the sound of water flowing. At first, he didn¡¯t think it was a big deal, but after a while, the sound of water was still going on, and he thought something was wrong. He went in and saw Xiao Qian constantly rubbing her hands, which had become red but she kept washing.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± He turned off the faucet.


    ¡°It¡¯s not enough!¡± Xiao Qian pushed him away and continued to wash her hands. Yu Minglang realized that she was not washing for cleanliness but out of a kind of semi-compulsive behavior. Although he didn¡¯t understand psychology, his intuition told him that if she continued washing like this, something would definitely go wrong.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mind was in chaos right now.


    The kindness from Yu Minglang put tremendous pressure on her. This was the most severe case of her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. She felt that she could never wash her hands clean enough, and there was always a sense of blood on her hands.


    Noticing that something was wrong with Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang quickly stopped her and tried to take her out, but she pushed him away.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, stay away from me. I¡¯m not a good woman!¡±


    She was a bad mother who couldn¡¯t even take care of her own daughter. Apart from taking revenge on those who had bullied her and her daughter, how could she care about other things? She had no right to be happy.


    ¡°You¡¯re a good girl, and 1 trust my judgment.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand why a girl who could smile at even stray cats and dogs would keep insisting she was a bad person.


    ¡°You? On what basis?¡± How could he answer so confidently when she couldn¡¯t even be sure of herself?


    ¡°My eyesight is 4.8 in both eyes, so I have good vision!¡± He proudly answered.


    Xiao Qian:¡­


    Such a cold joke!


    ¡°With this eyesight, how did you get into school? 1 remember your school had rules about eyesight, right?!¡± Was there some kind of shady deal going on?


    An eyesight of 4.8 meant 150 degrees of nearsightedness, right? No wonder he had to wear a pair of gold-rimmed Glasses when driving in his past life!


    ¡°A naked eye vision of 4.6 is enough to get into our school. And don¡¯t you know that many Olympic shooters are nearsighted? This eyesight is enough to be a pilot, but not a fighter pilot¡­¡±


    He seriously explained to her.


    ¡°¡­I kind of feel sorry for the brats who threw the Double-shot firecrackers in the park and got caught by you!¡± So those two brats were taken down by a nearsighted guy?


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t realized that her attention had been successfully diverted by Yu Minglang. She no longer had that crazy urge to wash her hands, and followed his train of thought.


    ¡°Balance and stability in shooting is more important than eyesight. If your sight is blurry, you won¡¯t focus too much on the target and instead maintain your own balance and stability. Especially when shooting a moving target, you don¡¯t have time to rely on your eyes to calculate muscle response. A good shooter¡¯s sixth sense must be beyond ordinary people¡¯s.¡± For example, him!


    Blame it on his sixth sense if it wasn¡¯t accurate? Could it recognize her at a glance? It was all his sixth sense¡¯s fault!


    Xiao Qian got caught in his roundabout argument.


    ¡°So, I trust my intuition, and you should trust my judgment too.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s ultimate goal was to say this. He believed in his sixth sense about this girl. She was a great girl, for sure!


    If she hadn¡¯t already known this man somewhat, Xiao Qian would have been intimidated by his serious expression and serious tone of voice.


    This kind of born cold-faced guy who spoke incomprehensible cold jokes every day; no wonder he was single¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m going back.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you¡ªthe money, you¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take it. Consider it a loan from you, and I¡¯ll pay you back with interest in two years.¡±


    ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to hurry.¡± Yu Minglang secretly wished that she didn¡¯t have to pay him back at all.


    That way, she would always keep in touch with him¡­


    The two walked out of the room one after another, Yu Minglang took out the keys to lock the door and casually asked:


    ¡°By the way, what do you need the money for?¡± He knew a lot of people, maybe he could help her.


    ¡°For school.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s keys dropped to the ground, and he turned his head in surprise.


    ¡°For¡­what school?¡±


    ¡°For university, 1 got into university. My family won¡¯t support me, so I have to come up with the tuition myself.¡±


    ¡°¡­How old are you?¡±


    ¡°18, years old.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were like a thunderbolt out of the blue, striking hard on Yu Minglang¡¯s heart.


    He had just discovered that he had a little crush on her, even thinking about how to pursue her, and then, to his horror, he found out.


    She was only¡­. 18?!

 Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 31: The Lord Born, I am Already Old

    Chapter 31: Chapter 31: The Lord Born, I am Already Old


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang felt as though he had just been hit by hundreds of tons of force.


    ¡°You¡­ aren¡¯t you¡­ weren¡¯t you going to get married?¡±


    ¡°No certificate, just a wedding banquet, but now it¡¯s been called off.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him taken aback, somewhat puzzled, ¡°What¡¯s the matter¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡±


    Instantly, she figured it out.


    Oh, Is Yu Minglang regretting knowing she was still a student?


    She took the bankbook from her pocket and handed it to him.


    ¡°You regret it, don¡¯t you? Here, take it back!¡±


    ¡°If I give it to you, you should keep it. No more words.¡± After being hit that hard, Yu Minglang felt unnerved. He sounded a bit cold unintentionally, of course, not towards Xiao Qian.


    But towards himself.


    He nearly made a mistake!


    She looked at him coldly, ¡°I won¡¯t thank you.¡±, reminding him that even if he gave to her, she would not reciprocate!


    ¡°Take it!¡±


    Yu Minglang shoved the bankbook into her pocket and said nothing more. As they walked in silence, Xiao Qian took his reaction as him regretting yet being too embarrassed to say so, so she became mad and stopped talking.


    He drove straight to Xiao Qian¡¯s laundry shop. When Xiao Qian wanted to get off, he didn¡¯t open the car door. Instead, he took out a paper and pen and wrote a string of numbers.


    ¡°This is the bankbook password, and this is the phone number of my friend. If he can¡¯t reach me, and you have something urgent, call this number. Call him Brother Zhao, he¡¯s my good friend. You can tell him anything.¡±


    Xiao Qian noticed that he was writing with his left hand.


    His handwriting was quite strong and elegant.


    ¡°Are you left-handed?¡±


    ¡°No, I can write with both hands. 1 write Kaishu with my left and running script with my right. I¡¯m afraid you can¡¯t understand.¡±


    ¡°..!¡± Looks down on people!


    ¡°Tell me your address too.¡± Even though he knows developing a romantic relationship with Zhou Zhiruo type is like treating her as a little sister¡­umm, such a painful realization.


    Xiao Qian picked up the pen, with the standard calligraphy, wrote the address of her school.


    This girl¡­ the corners of Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth curved slightly, so cute, is this a response to his previous doubts of her not understanding the cursive script?


    What¡¯s more interesting is, she intended to write in two styles. Psychologists are also doctors. The general public really can¡¯t understand a doctor¡¯s handwriting.


    He saw the address she wrote was Top University, the best school in the province. This girl must have an excellent academic record.


    He himself is also an academic achiever and likes intelligent women.


    However, this intelligent woman¡­ is still too young¡­


    With a profound sense of the sorrow ¡°How old I¡¯ve grown before she was born,¡± Yu Minglang drove off. Even the exhaust gas spewed out by the car told of his infinite sorrow.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you fool to die, 1 don¡¯t need your kindness and generosity. I don¡¯t ever remember your goodness, and your money is freely taken!¡± Xiao Qian said so, but her eyes that watched his Cherokee leave looked somewhat different.


    After leaving Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang¡¯s car took a turn and headed straight for Electronics City of Qiang City. It was owned by his childhood friend Hai Zhao, the same person he had just told Xiao Qian to reach out to when in need.


    Hai Zhao, the capitalist, was instructing the salespeople to increase the prices of all the fans in the store.


    ¡°Tear off all the tags and add 20 yuan to each! Remember, we increase the prices every half hour, switch the price tags anytime. Know this, never entice the customers to buy, create an impression as if¡­ if they don¡¯t buy now, they never will.¡±


    As Hai Zhao was shouting, he saw Yu Minglang entered, walked over, and pounded him on the shoulder.


    ¡°What brings you here?¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at him and sneered disdainfully.


    ¡°Profiteer.¡±


    ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t the weather getting hot? I¡¯ve just surveyed the fan inventory in our city, and my store has the most. The price must go up; otherwise, no one will buy them after the hottest days¡­ Come, let¡¯s talk in my office.¡±


    They have been buddies since childhood, naughty and mischievous, creating countless moments of fun. Despite their disagreement, their friendship never waned even with Yu Minglang often despising Hai Zhao as a big profiteer.


    Like seeing a monster, Hai Zhao dumbfoundedly stared at Yu Minglang, reached out his hand, and swung it left and right in front of Yu Minglang¡¯s face. ¡°Are you dumb?¡± Yu Minglang frowned.


    ¡°Wow, you¡¯re something, my man! Didn¡¯t you swear off alcohol? When you were a kid, you would cry at the sight of a dead cat or dog¡­¡±


    ¡°Get out!¡±


    ¡°Could it be that you went to the countryside and killed a pig?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna kill you!¡±


    ¡°Uh, then, your aunt forced you to go on a blind date again?¡±


    ¡°When did she not force me to go on a blind date?¡±


    ¡°This is strange¡­ Yu Minglang, are you going through menopause early?¡±


    Except for this, Hai Zhao couldn¡¯t think of any reason why Yu Minglang, the stubborn guy, would need to abstain from drinking to drown his sorrows.


    ¡°Get out!¡± Yu Minglang finally lost his patience and kicked him.


    If he could get some sleep, would he still be so irritated?


    ¡°Fine, never mind what¡¯s bothering you. I¡¯m gonna have a drink with you. Let¡¯s go to my restaurant. But you¡¯ll have to wait for a while. 1 need to finish my work. Don¡¯t you see how many fans 1 need to sell? Once I sell them, it¡¯s feasting time!¡±


    Hai Zhao clapped Yu Minglang on the shoulder and walked out.


    Yu Minglang stood in Hai Zhao¡¯s office, looking at the hustle and bustle outside the window.


    So many people, so many women, why do they all look like Zhou Zhiruo?


    Everyone looks like her, everywhere..

 Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Threatening Childhood Friends, Where is the Integrity?

    Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Threatening Childhood Friends, Where is the Integrity?


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian returned home, her pocket stuffed with the passbook Yu Minglang had insisted on giving her, as if his voice were still ringing in her ears. The expression on her face had finally relaxed a bit.


    However, as soon as she stepped through the door and saw her mother sitting behind the cash register, fanning herself, and Chen Lin, who was more attentive than ever, holding a watermelon, her good mood soured.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, where have you been all morning? You haven¡¯t been home!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s face still bore the red marks from her fight with Chen Lin the day before, and her eyes were swollen. She had been persuaded by Chen Lin to come back.


    Chen Lin¡¯s eyes were full of apprehension when he saw Xiao Qian, but more than anything, he was irritated.


    It was all because of this girl that the truth had come out. Otherwise, everything would still be peaceful now. One upstairs, one downstairs, he would have been happy.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, come and eat some melon.¡± Although he was inwardly annoyed with Xiao Qian, his words were still warm and welcoming. Chen Lin was even more attentive than usual.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that his despicable deeds were right in front of her, looking at his tea-serving, water-fetching performance now, he really resembled a model husband.


    Men caught cheating were all like this, showing their best behavior to cover up their inner weakness.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even glance at Chen Lin before turning to ask Jia Xiufang, ¡°Where¡¯s Chu Xue?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s gone back to her hometown. Our shop hasn¡¯t been busy lately, so I can handle everything on my own.¡± Jia Xiufang felt choked up when she thought of Chu Xue.


    Her husband stubbornly refused to admit that he had anything to do with Chu Xue, and a few red marks weren¡¯t enough to prove anything. All she could do was drive Chu Xue away.


    ¡°Why is it so hot?¡± Jia Xiufang now spoke without any politeness to her husband. Holding the upper hand, she felt a sense of empowerment and even began giving orders to Chen Lin.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy a fan in a bit. Our shop¡¯s fan has been broken for so long.¡± Chen Lin was completely submissive.


    Xiao Qian watched her father leave and frowned. She couldn¡¯t stand his current obsequious attitude.


    Jia Xiufang called Xiao Qian to sit beside her. Mother and daughter sat side by side, and Jia Xiufang picked a piece of watermelon for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Why are you roaming around outside at night? What if something dangerous happens? Biaozi from Aunt Qi¡¯s family didn¡¯t run out last night. What would you have done then?¡±


    She had been so upset yesterday because her husband was entangled with that woman. Her heart had been thrown into confusion, and she had felt compelled to run to her family for help. But then she found out that her daughter had also returned at an unknown time last night, which made her heart skip a beat. She hurried back to check on her daughter.


    Seeing Xiao Qian safe and sound now, Jia Xiufang breathed a sigh of relief, but she still wanted to nag.


    ¡°You should worry about your own business instead of mine.¡± Her mother really could nag, and her words had never been pleasant to hear. But Xiao Qian could tell that her mother cared about her, so she didn¡¯t genuinely resent it. ¡°What business do I have? You¡¯re just a little girl, don¡¯t meddle in adult affairs.¡± In Jia Xiufang¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian was still a child.


    ¡°That woman may be gone, but you need to keep an eye on your man. More accurately, keep an eye on all the money in the house.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jia Xiufang stopped eating the watermelon when she heard her daughter¡¯s words.


    ¡°You don¡¯t really think he¡¯s changed his stripes just because he¡¯s wagging his tail at you, do you? A dog can¡¯t change its habit of eating shit. If you don¡¯t take control of the money in this house, something¡¯s bound to happen sooner or later.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was displeased.


    ¡°How could you say that about your father?¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted coldly, unwilling to explain.


    This was a woman¡¯s slavish nature.


    She wouldn¡¯t learn her lesson unless she was taught one. It was too early for her mother to become self-reliant. According to Xiao Qian¡¯s assessment, her mother had a dependent personality, and getting her to quit relying on her husband would be the same as kicking a drug habit.


    In any case, Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t in a hurry. Healing people¡¯s minds as a psychologist was a long process, and it would take time.


    Jia Xiufang chatted idly with her daughter, discussing the family¡¯s affairs, but refraining from mentioning what had happened yesterday.


    Just as Xiao Qian had expected, Jia Xiufang was purposely avoiding the topic, pretending it had never happened. But the cracks in her heart had already formed.


    Chen Lin came back inside, cursing as he entered.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the fan?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    ¡°These goddamn merchants raised the price again, and I didn¡¯t bring enough money. Give me another 20!¡± He remembered that it hadn¡¯t been that expensive just a few days ago, but today, the price had suddenly gone up.


    Jia Xiufang gave Chen Lin the money and continued chatting with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I saw a quilt cover for you. When your father comes back and watches the shop, let¡¯s go take a look. If it¡¯s suitable, we¡¯ll confirm the order. It¡¯s time to prepare the wedding quilt.¡±


    ¡°No need, just get me a single one.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? You can¡¯t have a single quilt for a wedding. What a joke! I¡¯ve checked, and silk quilts are popular now, but they¡¯re a bit expensive. I¡¯ll discuss it with your father and buy it for you! Be careful when you use it after you get married. Don¡¯t let someone else take it away, understand?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not getting married.¡±


    ¡°What the hell?!¡± Jia Xiufang slapped the table, causing the watermelon peels to shake.


    ¡°Say that again, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not getting married.¡±


    Just as Xiao Qian was about to pull out her admission notice to show her mother, Chen Lin walked in cursing again.


    ¡°These goddamn things, how could they have raised the price again! 1 mean, not even half an hour has passed, and they¡¯ve raised the price twice! Why don¡¯t they just rob people!¡±


    ¡°Honey, come and take a look at your daughter. She¡¯s gone crazy, saying she¡¯s not getting married!¡± Jia Xiufang complained.


    Chen Lin didn¡¯t have time for this at all. ¡°Give me another 20, hurry up! If I don¡¯t buy it now, the price might go up again. These soft-shelled turtles¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang took out 50 from the drawer, and Xiao Qian stood up upon seeing this.


    ¡°Give me the money; I¡¯ll buy it myself.¡±


    Chen Lin had run back and forth enough times and took out an exact 30 from the 50, not willing to give Xiao Qian a single cent more.


    Xiao Qian had been timing it just right; Ni Jianren, that idiot, would be coming soon. She decided to go out early and not stay in the house to witness the disgusting scene that was about to unfold.


    Yu Minglang and his buddy Hai Zhao were just about to head out to eat when they saw Xiao Qian riding a 26-inch ladies¡¯ bike, wobbling over. They stopped in their tracks and went back inside.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Hai Zhao asked.


    ¡°Nothing, we¡¯ll leave in a bit.¡± Yu Minglang scanned the shop and finally chose an inconspicuous corner. He pulled Hai Zhao down to sit with him. This spot was blocked by some appliances, making it hard for other people to see.


    ¡°Where are the fans?¡± Xiao Qian asked as soon as she walked in.


    Yu Minglang heard her and tugged at Hai Zhao, ¡°Put down the price of your fan.¡±


    ¡°¡­Why?!¡± He had been enjoying the price hike just fine!


    ¡°I bet none of your employees know that you wet the bed when you were five.¡± Yu Minglang said casually.


    Hai Zhao let out a low curse, got up, and went straight to Xiao Qian. Seeing the boss come out, the shop assistant stopped talking.


    ¡°You want to buy a fan?¡± Hai Zhao looked at Xiao Qian casually, but once he saw her, he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off her..

 Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Is it suitable to try?

    Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Is it suitable to try?


    Translator: 549690339


    This girl, she¡¯s really¡­handsome!


    Hai Zhao had been through countless women, never getting attached. He had seen many beautiful women in his time.


    But when he saw Xiao Qian, he was still stunned.


    Her appearance was one thing, but her unique temperament was what really caught Hai Zhao¡¯s attention.


    ¡°Beautiful woman, are you buying a fan? Let me recommend a few for you. I¡¯m the boss here, I own this shop. 1¡¯11 give you a discount!¡±


    Xiao Qian noticed a tall man, although not as tall, attractive, or sophisticated as Yu Minglang, but his peach blossom eyes and his flirty gestures would definitely catch the attention of most women.


    This man seemed familiar¡­ Where had she seen him before?


    Xiao Qian was searching her past life memories. She was sure that she had seen those peach blossom eyes before.


    From Yu Minglang¡¯s perspective, it looked like ¡°his¡± Zhou Zhiruo was being lured away by Damned Hai, staring at him with her eyes full of peach blossoms.


    A feeling of unease lodged itself in his chest.


    Hai Zhao had always been popular with women. Since he was young, he knew how to charm young girls with his sweet talk, and he had tricked many girls.


    Yu Minglang grabbed something in his hand, causing a cracking sound.


    Xiao Qian finally remembered. This man¡¯s last name seemed to be Hai. He had a thriving business in Qiang City in his later life, and had many of his mistresses come to her consultancy studio. He was a notorious playboy, or to put it bluntly, Heartless Womanizer.


    He was apparently generous, but incredibly unfaithful, always deeply romantic when involved with someone but completely cold when they broke up. This behavior drove the women he dumped into her consultancy studio, seeking emotional advice while howling like ghosts and wolves.


    In fact, most of these women didn¡¯t even have mental illnesses, they were just having a hard time coping. Xia Qian took on such clients for the money, even proactively charging them consultation fees.


    ¡°How much are you selling this fan for?¡± Xiao Qian pointed at the best one and asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s sold for 120 to others, but for you, 80.¡± Hai Zhao tried his best to cast seductive glances at Xiao Qian with his peach blossom eyes.


    But she didn¡¯t even spare him a glance, just staring at the fan, which hurt his pride a bit.


    You little thing, I don¡¯t believe I can¡¯t get you. Hai Zhao¡¯s eyes sparkled as he looked at Xiao Qian like prey.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take this one, can you issue an invoice and deliver it?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll drive it to you myself. Beautiful lady, where do you live?¡±


    ¨C ¡°I¡¯ll write it on the invoice, make sure it arrives before three.¡± Xiao Qian took the money and walked a few steps before feeling Hai Zhao¡¯s gaze on her, and she circled back.


    She looked him up and down, then shook her head.


    ¡°Messing around isn¡¯t good. Be careful.¡±


    Considering the large clientele he had provided her with in her previous life, Xiao Qian kindly gave him a little extra advice.


    Because she seemed to recall that this Boss Hai, because of his philandering ways, was kicked by one of his mistresses so hard that he couldn¡¯t¡­ do the deed anymore.


    The day before Xiao Qian had been reborn, she had received a call from him to book a consultation with her. It seemed like his issue stemmed from some psychological factors. For such a foolish, wealthy, and unscrupulous patient, Xia Qian could charge him 100,000 per hour for a diagnosis.


    Hai Zhao didn¡¯t understand what she meant and wanted to ask, but she ignored him, paid, and left without looking back.


    ¡°Interesting, I don¡¯t believe there¡¯s a girl in this world I can¡¯t get. Bro, let¡¯s go eat¨CDamn! Yu Minglang, what did you do!¡±


    Hai Zhao looked in agony at Yu Minglang, who was sitting among a pile of foam. Cool as a cucumber, Yu Minglang stared back with a murderous look and foam scattered all around his feet.


    ¡°Why did you crush the foam box for our TV? Damn, this is a demo model we just sold! How are we going to package it? Ah! You shameless man, you even flattened the box for our bread machine!¡±


    Hai Zhao wanted to end his friendship with Yu Minglang. What on earth had gotten into him?


    Good old friends! Friendship!


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about her. She¡¯s not someone you can touch!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s voice was menacing.


    ¡°Who, my bread machine? My packaging box? What am I going to do¨Cwait a minute, bro, who are you talking about?¡± Hai Zhao looked up, Yu Minglang¡¯s murderous gaze still fixed on him.


    ¡°That girl just now, you stay away from her!¡±


    ¡°Oh, the one with the red mole on her forehead that¡¯s especially enchanting¨CDamn, you hit me!¡± Hai Zhao covered his eye, his face full of grievance.


    This shameless Yu Minglang, he crushed their TV packaging foam, then smashed their bread machine box, and now he¡¯s punching Hai Zhao in his handsome face! This was just too much!


    ¡°Take back your filthy description and don¡¯t you dare think of her like that!¡±


    Although Yu Minglang thought Xiao Qian¡¯s mole on her forehead was enchanting, it was only okay for him to say it, not other men, not even Hai Zhao!


    Hai Zhao finally understood why he was being beaten up!


    ¡°You¡¯ve fallen for that girl? Damn, what¡¯s happened to the world? Even Yu Minglang has a crush on someone. With your dull personality, be careful not to scare her away.¡±


    No wonder he let her have a discount and took out his anger on Hai Zhao¡¯s appliances. So the girl Hai Zhao was chatting up was Yu Minglang¡¯s crush? But¡­


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go out with her just now if you liked her? Are you an idiot? That was a great opportunity! Tell her it¡¯s your buddy¡¯s shop, give her the lowest discount, drive her home, and introduce yourself to her parents. I mean, you being such a serious old-fashioned guy must be looking for marriage, right?¡±


    Yu Minglang was considered a unique character among the children of Dayuan. He had always been serious, never cracked a smile, and spoke sparingly. What he did say, nobody understood. Girls were afraid to get near him because he seemed so cold. Everyone thought his personality better suited someone born in the 70s, not even the conservative old men of the last century.


    ¡°Get married? She¡¯s only 18!¡± Yu Minglang was stung by this again. 18,18!


    ¡°That¡¯s an adult, isn¡¯t it? Perfect, you can spend the next couple of years dating and see if you¡¯re compatible. If you¡¯re not, you can still change!¡±


    With his last statement, Hai Zhao looked particularly indecent, nudging Yu Minglang with his elbow and giving him suggestive glances.


    ¡°Disgusting.¡± Yu Minglang pushed Hai Zhao¡¯s hand away, remembering that the fan Xiao Qian bought hadn¡¯t been sent yet and suddenly had an idea.


    Her family didn¡¯t want her to go to university, so would they not prepare her school supplies for her? Maybe he should¡­


    ¡°Don¡¯t send the fan to her house yet, wait for me to come back.¡± Yu Minglang headed outside while Hai Zhao called out to him from behind.


    ¡°Bro, aren¡¯t you staying for a drink?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t have time!¡±


    Yu Minglang left Hai Zhao¡¯s shop and found a public phone booth, dialing a number.


    ¡°Xiao Xi, come out.¡±


    A soft female voice came from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Ming Lang, you¡¯re looking for me?¡±

 Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Wishing you infertility, bah!

    Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Wishing you infertility, bah!


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian came out of the store and didn¡¯t go straight home. Calculating the time, Ni Jianren should be leaving soon. She didn¡¯t want to hear her mother crying or Chen Lin¡¯s angry roars.


    She rode her bicycle to the Stock Exchange. She was not interested in the stock market itself. In her past life, her investments were based on information provided by her patients.


    The patients who came to her studio were all top elites in society, and their information was exceptionally accurate. Xiao Qian would just casually follow their advice to buy real estate and play with stocks. When patients talked about their experiences, they usually mentioned their entrepreneurial success.


    Having heard these stories over and over again, Xiao Qian knew the various stages of the domestic stock market like the back of her hand. The current market should be a bull market. She withdrew all the money Yu Minglang had given her and invested it in the stock market. When she had enough startup capital, she would pay him back.


    Originally, the money should have come from the scumbag, but Yu Minglang insisted on giving it to her.


    Well, if the fool was willing to give it, she would take it. It was indeed better to use his money than the scumbag¡¯s.


    Xiao Qian opened an account. Now it was early August, and she remembered that one of her patients had mentioned that there would be a stock called Qinling Cement around the millennium. It would skyrocket from October and rise to around 40 yuan the following year. It was only just over 10 yuan now, so she put all the money Yu Minglang had given her into it, expecting a four-fold return in six months. By the time she took the money out next year, the stock market would probably be turning bearish.


    When she had enough money, she would invest in other things. Once she graduated from school, she would open a clinic just like in her past life and make a fortune from the wealthy people again.


    As long as Xiao Qian had a little startup capital, she would never go hungry. Although she was not a finance major, the information she had accumulated was enough to support her in living a comfortable life.


    As for owing Yu Minglang a favor¡­


    Xiao Qian shook her head. Who owed him anything? In her past life, she even gave birth to such a great daughter for him, and she never asked him for a penny of child support! This thought made her feel a tinge of guilt.


    After buying stocks, Xiao Qian rode her bicycle home. But as she passed by the pedestrian street, she noticed a scene that made her slow down.


    Yu Minglang was carrying a bunch of stuff, followed by a tall woman with a notably sweet appearance.


    Xiao Qian looked carefully at the woman¡¯s face, she was a very delicate, classy woman, and somewhat familiar.


    That¡¯s right, this was the famous female singer of later times, Shu Xi, often invited to sing folk songs at evening parties, and with an excellent voice.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t see Xiao Qian across the road, he was busy opening the trunk of the car and putting the items he had bought inside. The woman also put her purchases in the trunk. The two of them seemed to be chatting about something.


    The combination of a handsome man and a beautiful woman was quite eye-catching. ¡°Eye-catching¡± Xiao Qian almost bumped into the roadside greenery.


    Yu Minglang, with his exceptional height and demeanor, was surprisingly well-matched with the woman. Passers-by would stop to take a second look.


    Xiao Qian noticed that they seemed to have also bought quilts, kettles, and the like. Heh, were they planning to build a love nest together with another woman?


    She shouldn¡¯t have felt guilty for the fool and shouldn¡¯t have thought of accepting his money as a huge mess!


    Look at this fool. He even buys a quilt with a hellokitty pattern for his woman, and it¡¯s from XX Home Textiles! You can afford such an expensive brand. I wish you both lie on the bedding endorsed by the childless female star and remain infertile for life!


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t realized that her thoughts seemed a bit malicious, but seeing Yu Minglang smiling like a flower to other women made her want to slap him.


    Go ahead, play around, be free, whoever is willing to be infertile with you, go ahead! It has nothing to do with me!


    Xiao Qian rode her bicycle like a blazing wheel of fire. She decided not to call him a fool anymore. He was a love saint who would stop in his tracks at the sight of a pretty girl ¨C a shameless man!


    ¡°Ming Lang, we¡¯ve bought enough. It should be enough.¡± Shu Xi said to Ming Lang.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll send you back to your unit. Do you have a performance tonight?¡±


    ¡°Yes, after the performance here, I¡¯ll be busy. Dad¡¯s place I won¡¯t go back. Just tell him for me.¡±


    ¡°Emperor Yu passed his house three times without entering. You¡¯re more ruthless than him, passing by your home N times a year without going in. Dad¡¯s going to be angry to death.¡±


    ¡°The old man is very unhappy with the stage name he gave me. He still holds a grudge against me for not going to the arranged place. My specialty coming to this side to develop is the best. Using my original name, everyone will know my background. It doesn¡¯t conform to the family¡¯s low-key motto. I want to fight on my own, without others looking at me with colored glasses.¡±


    Shu Xi¡¯s real name was Yu Mingxi, the only princess of the Yu family who grew up pampered and loved. She and Yu Minglang were twins; she was born a few minutes earlier. She had been protected by her father all her life, only to secretly attend an art school at 14 and become a celebrity.


    Not only that, but she also changed her name. Major General Yu hated her so much and yet couldn¡¯t bear to scold his little princess.


    ¡°You¡¯re just a girl with an excessively long rebellious phase.¡± Yu Minglang spoke without politeness to his twin sister.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk about me! You¡¯re not much better either. What are you doing, buying all these things, all in pink? Tell me, do you have a girlfriend now?!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. It¡¯s just a friend.¡±


    ¡°Oh, hehe, what kind of friend? Call her to meet your sister, let me review her. I was so unlucky back then when I went to an art school at only over ten years old. I never had friends who bought quilts and basins for me.¡±


    Shu Xi¡¯s image at home was completely different from that of her stage. Her gossipy look was just like Mother Yu¡¯s.


    You have a special agent, so you don¡¯t need to buy these things.¡±


    ¡°Besides daily necessities, you also bought snacks. Tell me, what does it mean when a man buys snacks for a woman? Why don¡¯t I have friends who give me snacks?¡±


    Yu Minglang felt a stomachache from her questions and took out ten yuan from his pocket, handed it to her, and pushed her aside.


    ¡°Go take a cab on your own. I won¡¯t send you.¡±


    Yu Mingxi pouted. ¡°You¡¯re such an ungrateful guy.¡±


    Her brother was the most cunning man in the family and incredibly petty, holding grudges easily.


    As Yu Minglang drove past her, he wound down the window and added, ¡°If you dare to tell mom about this, I¡¯ll tell dad about you stealing grandfather¡¯s Nu Er Hong Wine.¡±


    ¡°I got it. Go on, hurry up and send warmth to your little girlfriend!¡±


    When Yu Minglang¡¯s car drove away, Yu Mingxi took out her phone and smiled cunningly.


    ¡°I won¡¯t tell mom, I¡¯ll tell my elder sister-in-law. When my elder sister-in-law knows, mom will know. When mom knows, the whole family and the whole hospital will know. Youngest Brother Yu, you¡¯re too inexperienced to fight with me.. Hahaha!¡±

 Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 35: So It Was for Her

    Chapter 35: Chapter 35: So It Was for Her


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian was fuming as she entered the courtyard, only to be met with her mother¡¯s deafening wails.


    Before Xiao Qian had a chance to steady herself, her mother lunged at her and enveloped her in a tight bear hug, sobbing through her snotty tears so loudly that it hurt Xiao Qian¡¯s ears.


    ¡°Ni Jianren has a contagious disease, the wedding is off¡­ Wuu wuu, my poor daughter, don¡¯t worry, Mom will find you someone better, just don¡¯t get upset, you mustn¡¯t get upset!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt that she wasn¡¯t upset before, but her mother¡¯s exaggerated manner had almost triggered her.


    ¡°Has the bitch arrived?¡±


    ¡°Wuu wuu!¡± Jia Xiufang wailed, her crying making Xiao Qian¡¯s ears hurt. Xiao Qian pushed her away slightly and looked at Chen Lin, who was sitting on a chair in silence, smoking.


    This outrageous old man was upset that if Ni Jianren didn¡¯t come over, he would be receiving the betrothal gifts next week, and their sudden act would mean a significant loss of income.


    ¡°Their family is way out of line; why didn¡¯t they mention his illness earlier? Hepatitis B, Qian¡¯er, you¡¯ve dined with him before. Go to the hospital with mom tomorrow and get some tests done?¡± Jia Xiufang feared her daughter would catch the disease too.


    Xiao Qian knew the disease was just an excuse and hepatitis B was not spread through food, but the mention of the hospital triggered an idea.


    ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll go tomorrow, and you¡¯ll come with me.¡±


    Her mother¡¯s breast cancer had been diagnosed ten years too late in her past life. An early check-up and treatment now could prevent it from becoming malignant later on.


    ¡°Going to the hospital will cost money. Why not just buy some fatty meat and see if Qian¡¯er can stomach it? If she can, she¡¯ll be fine. Hepatitis patients can¡¯t handle fatty food¡­¡±


    Chen Lin was worried about the money.


    Jia Xiufang became enraged, stood up, and pushed him, ¡°Are you even her father? You found her such a man, and he¡¯s even sick! What will she do for the rest of her life if she marries him!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not as serious as you make it out to be! Our neighbor Auntie Li also has hepatitis, and she¡¯s been married to Old Li for a lifetime. It¡¯s not like this disease is fatal, Qian¡¯er marrying him would be¡­¡±


    ¡°How dare you say that! Chen Lin, how could you let your daughter marry someone with a contagious disease? If you dare to harm your daughter like this, I¡¯ll kill myself! 1 don¡¯t want to live anymore!¡±


    Jia Xiufang usually depended on Chen Lin for everything, big or small. But today, being genuinely anxious, she had the courage to challenge him.


    ¡°You shrew, what are you babbling about, die! If you have the guts, just die! Die now!¡± Chen Lin had been burdened by guilt all day after being caught cheating, and now that the betrothal gifts had fallen through, his anger flared. He raised his hand, intending to strike Jia Xiufang as he usually did.


    Xiao Qian witnessed this and pulled her mother behind her, then addressed Chen Lin without any hesitation.


    ¡°Have you caused enough trouble? Wasn¡¯t yesterday enough?!¡±


    Chen Lin raised his hand but, upon seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s icy gaze, was intimidated by her aura and lowered his arm. He cursed and continued squatting down, smoking.


    Xiao Qian noticed Chen Lin¡¯s worried expression and, adjusting her glasses, pondered in her heart.


    Of course, she knew that Chen Lin¡¯s concern was not for her future. From what he¡¯d just said, it seemed he still wanted her to marry the scoundrel, even though he already claimed to be ¡°sick.¡± Could it be that Chen Lin had gotten himself into some trouble now and needed money to settle it?


    Xiao Qian dragged her mother into the inner room, and tears and snot streamed from Jia Xiufang¡¯s face as she cried.


    ¡°Stop crying, Mom. Think about how much money is left in our bankbook?¡±


    Xiao Qian recalled that in her past life, after receiving the betrothal gifts, Chen Lin had allegedly used the money to invest in a friend¡¯s business, claiming he would buy shares in his friend¡¯s long-distance trucking venture. However, a few months later, he returned with a photo of a wrecked truck, stating that there had been an accident and all the money had been lost.


    But considering Chen Lin¡¯s current behavior, Xiao Qian figured that he must have lied in her past life and was short of cash right now.


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s question about the money, Jia Xiufang wiped her tears and took a moment to think.


    ¡°I withdrew 500 yuan last month. Didn¡¯t your grandma need cataract surgery? All our relatives pitched in, and after the withdrawal, there should be less than 20,000 yuan left. We spent a lot building this two-story house and doing business, and we¡¯ve owed a lot of money over the years.¡±


    ¡°Find the passbook later and see how much is left.¡±


    ¡°Why are you suddenly concerned about money?¡±


    Xiao Qian decided to tell Jia Xiufang about her university acceptance. Just as she was about to show her the Admission Notice, someone outside shouted.


    ¡°Is this Chen Lin¡¯s house? We¡¯re from the White Swan Electrical Appliance Store. We¡¯re here to deliver a fan!¡±


    Jia Xiufang hastily wiped her tears and called out before stepping outside.


    Xiao Qian followed her outside and saw the electrical store workers bringing in several large and small packages.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? We only bought a fan for our house, right?¡± Jia Xiufang was puzzled while Chen Lin glared at her. How could she make a fuss about such good fortune? Just take it quietly!


    ¡°Our boss is holding a promotion. When your daughter bought the fan, she became our store¡¯s 100th customer and won a prize. These are all gifts from our store.¡± The worker recited the lines that Chen Lin had arranged with the boss in advance.


    Jia Xiufang looked over the items and saw pots, quilts, kettles, and snacks. It was a lot¡­


    ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t make a mistake?¡± She had never seen such good customer service; all these gifts came with just a fan purchase!


    Chen Lin saw his wife¡¯s confusion and pushed Jia Xiufang aside. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. How could they possibly make a mistake? You guys still need to deliver to other customers, right? Hurry up; don¡¯t delay them.¡±


    The delivery workers were practically pushed out of the yard by Chen Lin, who then double-locked the door in no time, fearing they¡¯d return to take the items back.


    ¡°Hurry up and move everything inside!¡± Chen Lin instructed.


    Xiao Qian looked at the pile of gifts, especially the hellokitty-patterned quilt, which seemed so familiar¡­


    ¡°The boss must have made a mistake. The fan isn¡¯t that expensive, but this quilt isn¡¯t cheap either. Look at this brand; what if they made a mistake and the worker gets punished?¡± Jia Xiufang flipped through the items and saw they were all meant for young ladies.


    ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s not our loss, and once it¡¯s in our house, we¡¯re not giving it back. Hurry up, move everything inside!¡± Chen Lin cheered up when he saw free goodies coming their way.


    ¡°Move everything into my room. It¡¯s perfect for me to use.¡± Xiao Qian finally understood where these things came from.


    She also remembered something Yu Minglang had said before.


    He mentioned that if she couldn¡¯t find him, she could look for Brother Zhao, who was his friend. The owner of the electrical store was Hai Zhao, the very Brother Zhao Ming Lang mentioned. Perhaps, Ming Lang had seen her in the electrical store and then arranged this surprise.


    Well, she decided to take back her curse, wishing Ming Lang a lifetime of infertility. The bedding was actually meant for her¡­.

 Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Xiao Qian, Bomb King!

    Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Xiao Qian, Bomb King!


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing that Xiao Qian wanted to move everything to her room, Chen Lin was having none of it.


    ¡°As a big sister, you should be more generous. Leave some stuff for your brother!¡±


    Why should i share the things that my child¡¯s father bought for me with others? Xiao Qian retorted coldly.


    ¡°Do you want Da Long to sleep with a pink comforter?¡±


    ¡°Have your mom make him a blue cover. His comforter needs to be replaced anyway. And the food too, send some upstairs for your brother. He is tired from school and needs to replenish his energy ¨C grab a handful too.¡±


    Xiao Qian sneered. This simpleton Yu had indeed bought plenty of dry nuts which were high-end snacks. It seemed that there were several pounds of them. This stuff was quite expensive.


    Chen Lin was being ¡°generous¡± by allowing her to grab more than a handful of them.


    ¡°I am not giving him any. Does he need to eat more than me? Does his comforter need to be replaced more than mine?¡±


    Chen Lin was left speechless with Xiao Qian¡¯s reply and he angrily said, ¡°Instead of comparing yourself with your brother, why don¡¯t you act more like an older sister?¡±


    ¡°Even if i were the younger sister, you would still give all the good things to your son. I¡¯m telling you this clearly today ¨C everything here is mine. Whoever dares to touch it, I will set it on fire!¡±


    These are items that Yu Minglang gave her. Why on earth would she need to share them with that playboy brother of hers!


    ¡°Mr. Chen, you can calm down. Qian¡¯er¡¯s marital affairs were just thwarted. Naturally, she feels upset. The items are all pink and should be given to Qian¡¯er. As for the food, both of them can share it. Is this okay?¡±


    ¡°No! Everything is mine!¡± The ones Yu bought, no one can have!


    Chen Lin was furious. Pointing at Xiao Qian, he said, ¡°You, useless girl, you are becoming more and more backwards! You failed to get into college and couldn¡¯t even get married, but you¡¯re suddenly extraordinary when it¡¯s time to grab things for yourself!¡±


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian flashed a mysterious smile and took out a bright red piece of paper from her pocket.


    ¡°Who said I failed to get into college?¡±


    Upon seeing the paper, Chen Lin exclaimed, ¡°Damn!¡±


    He was so surprised that he couldn¡¯t say anything.


    Jia Xiufang brusquely snatched it away, took a look and asked, ¡°Eh? An admission letter? Qian¡¯er are you deranged? You couldn¡¯t get into college, did you forge a fake one?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the seal on it?¡±


    ¡°Oh! Where did this come from?¡± Jia Xiufang was overjoyed.


    ¡°I met one of our teachers today, who felt that I shouldn¡¯t have failed. She specially checked the data for me. Oh, it turned out that a mistake was made. I passed.¡±


    Seeing Chen Lin in a state of chaos, Xiao Qian was in an exceptionally good mood.


    ¡°But how come your admission letter was sent just now?¡± Jia Xiufang flipped through the letter and checked. Upon confirmation that it was real, she instantly forgot about the sadness that was caused by her daughter¡¯s broken off engagement.


    ¡°The admission letter was supplemented by the teacher. My home teacher is much more reliable than the homeroom teacher, who knows nothing at all,¡± Xiao Qian said, her eyes gleaming as she watched Chen Lin.


    ¡°Can you repeat what you said earlier about who didn¡¯t get into university? I guess you have seen an admission letter before, right? It¡¯s for one of the 985 Project Universities, the top national university for psychology, with a college entrance exam score of 668. Isn¡¯t this result enough for us to host a banquet?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was extremely delighted, ¡°We should host it! I was right that my daughter is so academically inclined, she could not have failed. Ha ha ha, let¡¯s start preparing right away. Let all your uncles know. My Qian¡¯er is not the kind of person who fumbles at a critical moment!¡±


    Everyone initially did not believe it when the teacher mentioned that Xiao Qian had failed.


    But Chen Lin mentioned that the girl had applied only to the top universities and opted not to be allocated through a distribution system. Therefore, it was normal that she was removed. Usually, parents would allow children with such academic prowess to repeat a year. But Chen Lin was stingy and was in a hurry to get Xiao Qian married off.


    So many relatives had secretly taken Xiao Qian¡¯s failure as a bad example, questioning the usefulness of girls getting an education if it doesn¡¯t lead to university attendance¡­


    Now, with this scarlet letter of acceptance in hand, Jia Xiufang was stirred and passionate. She couldn¡¯t wait to parade Xiao Qian around and challenge those who said her daughter was useless. Look closely at the score my daughter got!


    Ignoring the already overjoyed Jia Xiufang and going past Xiao Qian, Chen Lin went straight upstairs.


    He was puzzled as to how the admission letter that was supposed to be hidden appeared in his daughter¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Husband, where are you going? Our daughter¡¯s entrance into university is such a joyous occasion. Why aren¡¯t you happy?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was now full of excitement, the stifled feelings of the past few days were instantly replaced by relief.


    Xiao Qian knew that Chen Lin was not only unhappy now, but was also furious.


    She held Jia Xiufang¡¯s hand and asked gleefully.


    ¡°Mom, these items should be given to me, right? 1 can use them at school.¡±


    ¡°Give, give, give, all yours!¡±


    ¡°And Da Long?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about him. His homeroom teacher just called, saying that he didn¡¯t attend the summer tutoring class throughout the summer break. We spent so much money to register him for the summer supplementary course and he skipped it!¡±


    Jia Xiufang waved her hand nonchalantly. There had been many troubles in the family lately, but finally, there was something to rejoice about.


    This impatient middle-aged housewife quickly picked up the phone and started dialing the numbers of her relatives one by one.


    ¡°Auntie, there is something I want to share with you. My Qian¡¯er got into college! The best university in the province! 1 am planning to throw a banquet for the entrance into college. None of the kids from the old Chen family got into such good colleges. Even last year, when her uncle¡¯s family had a Polytechnic student, they kept boasting about it every time they met someone.


    1 should host several banquets for my daughter¡­ Marriage? What marriage! She is still so young, studying is more important now. Moreover, that man is not suitable, he has Hepatitis B¡­¡±


    The volume of Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice was loud enough to shake the roof of the house.


    Xiao Qian knew that once her mother got into a festive mood, the phone calls could last for a whole morning. She would inform each relative, and then broadcast it around the neighborhood. Going to a top university was indeed a joyous event that could keep a family happy for many days.


    However, that stingy man upstairs must be furious, right?


    Xiao Qian, while browsing through the variety of items that Yu Minglang had sent, thought happily.


    Chen Lin felt like his anger was about to kill him.


    He opened the soap box where the admission letter was hidden and found a small note inside.


    ¡°His anger does not affect me, affects only his own health, calls doctors to cure, but is said to be difficult. Keep calm!¡±


    Anger, death, people, now!!!


    This disobedient girl!


    Chen Lin tore the note to pieces, wishing he had torn the admission notice in half too.


    He initially kept the admission notice because he wanted to brag about having a daughter who was academically excellent when he goes drinking with his friends.


    However, he did not expect that the notice would be found by this cunning girl.


    She was so cunning that she tried to make him angry in such a way, because she knew he could not reveal the truth.


    Now, that foolish woman downstairs was already overjoyed, and all the relatives knew that the girl had made it to the university. If he refused to pay for her college, every relative in the house would spit on him. He would be unable to show his face in the future.


    But, at this moment, he had no money at all. The passbook at home was emptied long ago. Now what to do¡­.

 Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Lets Get a Divorce

    Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Let¡¯s Get a Divorce


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang was having a heated phone call downstairs, while Xiao Qian sat beside her, looking at her mother¡¯s not-so-young face.


    When her mother was young, she was also a beauty and had a romantic past with Chen Lin. Romance in that era was different from now. The two would secretly share food and exchange flirtatious glances while working in the production team. This was already considered quite progressive at the time.


    ¡°Fourth Aunt, my daughter has finally made something of herself¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang was just laughing moments before, but now she was crying again.


    Handing her mother a tissue, Jia Xiufang wiped her nose and continued her ramblings.


    Xiao Qian looked at her mother, who didn¡¯t care about her figure as she aged. She wore cheap clothes from street markets, and her few-dollar T-shirts would fade from washing. At home, she would eat the leftovers out of fear they would go bad.


    Her figure changed, and she developed health problems. She worried tirelessly for the family, but no one ever appreciated her. Jia Xiufang wasn¡¯t stupid; she was just trapped by old beliefs. Many women believed that giving everything to their family would earn them rewards, and they lost themselves in loving their husbands too much.


    In an ideal world, the more love you give, the more you would receive. But reality is cruel. Women who burned their youthful years for their families only to be dumped or even completely driven out are all too familiar to Xiao Qian.


    Many noble ladies came to her for psychological counseling, crying and asking why their husbands who they had followed since youth, endured hardships with, had turned against them and fallen for vixens outside. Why?!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s most frequent advice was not to ask why when facing a marriage crisis, but to think about what to do next. Don¡¯t try to restrain visible desires with invisible conscience.


    Love is intangible and can disappear with just a word.


    Money is visible and tangible, capable of buying many things.


    It¡¯s human nature to chase after the new and forget the old.


    When in love, one disdains money. But when love fades, they fight viciously for this ¡°vulgar¡± thing. Who remembers they once loved?


    Did Jia Xiufang ever imagine that when she secretly brought fruits to Chen Lin, he would treat her so cruelly decades later?


    Xiao Qian would really like to know, if in her past life she married Yu Minglang, what would they be like decades later?


    Both being highly intelligent people, their conflicts would surely be more intense than her parents¡¯. However, no matter how skillful Xiao Qian was, she did not want to use those skills against Yu Minglang. That was her bottom line. Moreover, she firmly believed that if she were with Yu Minglang, he would never let her down.


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s past life, he searched for Xiao Qian his whole life. If even Yu Minglang was unreliable, what else was left to believe in?


    Thinking of Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder flared up, and she hurriedly turned on the tap. She felt as if her daughters¡¯ blood had splashed on her hands, torturing her heart, asking how this sinner could ever have a new life.


    Her condition would worsen every time she encountered Yu Minglang. It was as if an invisible thread mysteriously led her to meet Yu Minglang time after time. She knew she couldn¡¯t control her emotions around him, and if the condition continued to worsen, she could only rely on medication.


    But Xiao Qian knew that even with medication, her condition would only get worse. She couldn¡¯t treat her own Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and seeking other psychologists would do no good. Psychologists were just like doctors who treated physical illnesses: if they caught the disease, it was hard to cure.


    It was because they understood too much.


    Chen Lin walked downstairs, his face steely and his eyes filled with hostility as he glared at Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian wiped her hands with a towel, ¡°I got admitted to university, but you don¡¯t seem very happy about it?¡±


    No shit, you¡¯ll be the death of me! Chen Lin really wanted to slap her several times.


    ¡°I¡¯m unhappy, but there¡¯s nothing I can do. Your grandma was just told about it and she was so ecstatic.¡±


    Chen Lin was suppressed by an internal shadow of an immeasurable size.


    Once the old lady knew about it, this matter had to be settled.


    Unlike Chen Lin¡¯s preference for sons, Grandmother was more open-minded. Xiao Qian had spent some time with her grandmother when she was little, and the old lady had the deepest affection for her.


    Although Chen Lin was stingy, he was still filial to his mother. Once she found out about this matter, it appeared that Xiao Qian would have to go to school.


    He gave Xiao Qian a fierce glare and turned to walk out.


    Jia Xiufang pressed the microphone, raising her voice to ask, ¡°Where are you going, husband?¡±


    In response, Chen Lin slammed the door heavily.


    Jia Xiufang hung up the phone.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why is your dad not happy?¡±


    Her daughter was admitted to a top university ¨C such a glorious achievement. Why didn¡¯t Chen Lin even have a smile on his face?


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you go upstairs and check if the family passbook is still there.¡±


    Before Jia Xiufang could react to what was happening, Xiao Qian was already pushing her upstairs.


    If Xiao Qian¡¯s guess was correct, Chen Lin would be gone for several days once he left.


    Chen Lin had all the shortcomings of men: lustful, greedy, stingy, bullying the good and fearing the evil, beating his wife, gambling, and running away when trouble arose.


    He must have spent all the family¡¯s money on gambling or on his mistress, planning to use Xiao Qian¡¯s dowry for something else. But he didn¡¯t expect the wedding to be called off, nor for Xiao Qian to drop a bombshell like an admission notice from a top university.


    Chen Lin couldn¡¯t afford the tuition and didn¡¯t want to face the accusations from Jia Xiufang and their relatives. So, he had to dodge and hide. Maybe he would find a place to play Mahjong all day or move in with his mistress and fool around. In any case, Xiao Qian was sure he wouldn¡¯t be back before the start of school.


    ¡°All!¡± Jia Xiufang screamed from upstairs. Xiao Qian closed her eyes with a smirk.


    See, she knew it. That¡¯s the dark side of human nature.


    Xiao Qian handed over the tissue, and Jia Xiufang wiped her nose fiercely, crying into a soggy mess.


    The tissue box was already full of used tissues.


    ¡°What should we do now? Your dad took all the cash and the passbook from our house. We only have a few hundred dollars left in the drawer. What are we going to use to host your college admission party¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°At a time like this, you¡¯re still thinking about the admission party?¡±


    Her husband had run away, yet her mother could still think about this. It seemed that other than giving birth to her, a reliable daughter, Jia Xiufang had spent a lifetime making one blunder after another.


    ¡°How could I not think about it? Your cousin from your Uncle¡¯s family only got into a crappy college, and they still held a party with over 20 tables. When we met your aunt just a few days ago, she talked to me sarcastically about your affairs. I was so pissed off!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to think about how to confront my father right now?¡± Xiao Qian could no longer keep quiet.


    With such a low IQ her mother must have experienced a genetic mutation when she gave birth to her.


    ¡°What are you talking about, Qian¡¯er?¡±


    ¡°Divorce! Provide evidence to the court that he took the money and ran. Fight for more family property!¡± Xiao Qian refused to let her mother be foolishly thrown out of the house like in her past life.


    ¡°¡­What are you talking about? How could I possibly divorce your father!¡± Jia Xiufang was shocked.


    Divorce, she had never even thought about it..

 Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Affection Cools Down, For Whom

    Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Affection Cools Down, For Whom


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Divorce! What do you need a man who doesn¡¯t support his family, doesn¡¯t make money, is stingy and doesn¡¯t care about others, messes around with men and women, and often beats you for?¡±


    Xiao Qian bluntly pointed out her mother¡¯s problem after seeing her mother talking in circles.


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about!¡± Jia Xiufang was startled. At her age and with a child so big, how could she still get a divorce?


    ¡°What good is he to you? Has he made money for you? Who built up this dry cleaning shop? It¡¯s you! Has he given you a stable life? Do you really not know what¡¯s going on between him and Chu Xue? He¡¯s so good to that woman but so bad to you. You put in all the effort while Chu Xue enjoys the benefits. Are you really psychologically balanced?¡±


    ¡°You, child, how can you say such things? This family can¡¯t break apart! If 1 get a divorce, what will happen to you and your brother!¡±


    Jia Xiufang was angry when she heard her daughter¡¯s rational analysis.


    She had also complained to her relatives, but her elder brothers had all advised her to endure for the sake of the children, which was more in line with Jia Xiufang¡¯s dependent personality.


    ¡°I¡¯m already of age, and your playboy son is also a big kid. We won¡¯t necessarily go astray because of our parents¡¯ divorce ¨C of course, your playboy son hasn¡¯t learned well even without your divorce.¡±


    In such a nominal family, they insisted on not getting a divorce to save face, but the children still learned bad things by seeing their parents like this.


    Chen Lin neglected his family, played around with women outside, and ignored his two children. Jia Xiufang was eager to please her husband and worked tirelessly, so she had no time to care for the children.


    Playboy Chen Zilong¡¯s addiction to online games had nothing to do with this? Xiao Qian¡¯s vague marriage in her past life had nothing to do with this?


    Unhealthy family relationships are more terrifying to children than their parents¡¯ divorce.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words left Jia Xiufang at a loss for how to respond, and her heart still rejected what her daughter had said.


    For a woman of her age, marriage is more important than life itself. A place with a man is a complete family, even if the man is worthless.


    ¡°When you are alone at night, think carefully: what would be different in your life with or without him? If you get a divorce, what would be different from your current life? Don¡¯t be afraid, dare to think! The future is unknown, but it won¡¯t be worse than it is now.¡±


    ¡°If you keep talking, 1¡¯11 hit you! Your father is the backbone of this family, and it can¡¯t break apart!¡±


    ¡°There are 12 criteria for judging a dependent personality, and you meet at least four of them. One more, and you¡¯ll need to see a psychologist.¡±


    A dependent personality is characterized by an extreme lack of self-confidence, an inability to determine their own direction, an instinctive search for help from others, an unconditional acceptance of what others say, trust in others, but not self-confidence.


    ¡°What are you muttering about?¡±


    ¡°I said, you gave birth to a good daughter. There¡¯s no need to see a doctor. Mom, your blessed days are still ahead of you.¡± Xiao Qian patted Jia Xiufang¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Go mind your own business, child. Don¡¯t talk like an adult!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect to get through to her mother, who had a dependent personality, with just a few words. But she had already planted the seed of divorce in her mother¡¯s heart and given her some psychological cues. Next, she would take action to push her mother towards independence and crush her trash dad.


    That night, Chen Lin didn¡¯t return home.


    Jia Xiufang went to several of the places where he usually played cards but didn¡¯t find him.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, do you think something happened to your dad?¡± Jia Xiufang was worried.


    ¡°What could happen to him? An old man running away with money, having food, drink, and women ¨C you don¡¯t have to worry about him.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense, what woman!¡± Jia Xiufang was upset by Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    At night, Jia Xiufang lay on the double bed with room for only one person, the spot beside her empty.


    In fact, this was the norm. Even if they don¡¯t quarrel, Chen Lin often comes home very late, and the two sometimes don¡¯t speak to each other all day.


    On closer thought, when he was at home, he actually talked more with Chu Xue than with her.


    She closed her eyes, and Xiao Qian¡¯s words echoed in her mind: what would be different in her life with or without him?


    What¡¯s the difference? If they got divorced, she would still get up early and go to bed late, busy with the shop¡¯s business, not seeing Chen Lin ¨C but isn¡¯t that the same as now?


    If there¡¯s no man, what¡¯s the difference from now? She wouldn¡¯t have to get beaten anymore, and the money she earned wouldn¡¯t be taken away. It seemed not bad¡­


    No, no, she couldn¡¯t think like that. The children need their father ¨C Jia Xiufang tried hard to persuade herself, but found that every reason she could think of not to divorce was pale.


    It turned out that with or without Chen Lin, this family was really the same¡­


    But no matter what, this family cannot break apart, it cannot!


    Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t sleep.


    Behind a wall, Xiao Qian stood by the window in her room, listening to the crickets outside.


    Her trash dad must not have left Qiang City, and with his personality, he would most likely look for Chu Xue. She had to find a way to locate him, gather evidence of his infidelity in secret, and find a way to set him up, forcing him to divorce. When the time came, her mother would have to accept the situation, and she¡¯d find a way to keep pushing her mother forward. There were plenty of ways.


    She looked up at the stars in the sky and asked herself.


    Is it tiring to be so calculating?


    It¡¯s tiring.


    But is it not tiring if you don¡¯t calculate?


    It¡¯s still tiring. Not being calculating would only result in being calculated by others.


    If she lived as carelessly as her mother, ¡°not tired, not thinking,¡± the only outcome would be a miserable death.


    There are too many unreliable men in this world.


    Yu Minglang is very strong and reliable, but Xiao Qian never thought of relying on him, not in her past life, and not in this one.


    He¡¯s very busy with work. When she was with him in her previous life, the relationship was so precious that she couldn¡¯t bear to use trivial matters to disturb him. In this life, the two of them¡­


    The neighbors were watching TV series again, and the ending song of the series drifted in with the wind.


    ¡°If someone has to shed tears, who do you think it would be?


    If someone has to admit right or wrong, who would it be that¡¯s wrong?


    You, so carefree, don¡¯t need anyone by your side, but what 1 fear the most is having no one to accompany me.


    Waiting for your comfort, waiting till night falls, waiting for love to grow cold.


    Love grows cold, for whose sake-¡±


    The corner of her eye caught a glimpse of the pile of things in her room.


    All bought for her by Yu Minglang.


    This dummy, what¡¯s he doing now? Is he still troubled that she¡¯s only 18?


    The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder she didn¡¯t have all afternoon came back. Xiao Qian used the hand sanitizer he bought for her to wash her hands, washing away her irritation but not the shadow of Ming Lang in her heart.


    Love grows cold, for whose sake.


    Sky and earth share this moment; tonight, no one sleeps.


    Yu Minglang was not at the office. He stood by the window, looking at the moon, seeing the girl¡¯s face in it. The shadows on the moon resembled the beauty mark on her forehead, which stabbed into his heart and wouldn¡¯t leave..

 Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Midnight Hero Saves the Beauty

    Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Midnight Hero Saves the Beauty


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang stood by the window, lost in thought.


    His mother had just visited, her face full of heartache, unable to speak, and hesitated before leaving. Less than two hours later, she returned and discreetly handed him a pot of something she had made, but it had a strange taste.


    The soup sat untouched on the windowsill.


    In the morning, Mother Yu came by, hoping to ¡°accidentally¡± meet her son¡¯s girlfriend, but left empty-handed. When she thought about it, she was worried.


    Adding to her concern was the report from her eldest daughter-in-law that the youngest had bought a bunch of gifts but didn¡¯t directly give them to the girl. Instead, they were indirectly sent to Hai Zhao¡ªalthough the third sister of the Yu family was a singer, she had a particularly effective network of information, and Hai Zhao was a spineless fellow who confessed without pressure.


    With all this news swirling around, Mother Yu couldn¡¯t stay calm.


    Her son must be so exhausted from work that his health was suffering, leading his girlfriend to be disappointed in him. He could only humbly show his love, so the soup had to be nourishing.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know his mother had misinterpreted the situation like this, so he stood by the window, looking at the moon.


    The moon was full tonight. Was Xiao Qian looking at it too?


    His home was only a half-hour drive from her house.


    Space could change through movement, but could time?


    By the time she graduated from university, he would be 28. With so many handsome young men in college, would she be interested in him, who would be approaching 30 by then?


    Thinking of all those young eyes staring at ¡°his¡± girl, Yu Minglang felt an indescribable annoyance.


    At that moment, he felt that he couldn¡¯t wait even one second longer.


    A crazy thought gripped his heart.


    Yu Minglang grabbed his car keys. He didn¡¯t know why he had to do this, but he knew that if he didn¡¯t see her before going back to work, he would feel very uncomfortable.


    Even if he only stood downstairs without calling her out, just to get a glimpse of her silhouette under the lamplight, all he wanted was one look.


    Outside the Baitaling Laundry, a few people sneaked around.


    ¡°Brother Fa, is this the place?¡±


    Several people were carrying buckets of gasoline, with one person on lookout while the others looked around.


    At this time, there were basically no people on the street, and there were no street lights in this area. The only sources of light came from the windows of houses where people hadn¡¯t gone to bed yet, as well as the moonlight from the sky.


    The man known as Brother Fa had his shirt off, revealing a shoddy dragon tattoo on his back. He was slightly overweight, and his appearance screamed local hoodlum.


    ¡°This is the place. Pour the gasoline quickly, and as soon as the fire starts, we run. Don¡¯t let anyone see you.¡±


    ¡°We won¡¯t cause any deaths, right?¡±


    Brother Fa slapped the man¡¯s head.


    ¡°In a two-story building like this, as soon as the fire starts, people will run out. No one will die! The person who gave us the money said that the people in this house have offended someone. We¡¯re just here to scare them by burning their house, so do it quickly!¡±


    The thugs began pouring gasoline.


    Yu Minglang walked there, having parked his car at the entrance of the village.


    Driving at night would make noise. If she saw him, it wouldn¡¯t be good.


    He just wanted to stand downstairs and take another look, then he could go back to work in peace.


    Before he even approached Xiao Qian¡¯s house, he saw a few shady figures. Yu Minglang instantly went on high alert.


    Upon seeing their actions, Yu Minglang narrowed his eyes¡­


    ¡°Move quickly, light it up and run¡ªoh shit!¡± The shirtless man with the dragon tattoo hadn¡¯t finished speaking when his vision went black, and before he knew what was happening, someone came up from behind and chopped him on the neck.


    How could these thugs possibly be a match for the highly skilled Yu Minglang? He knocked them unconscious with a single blow!


    The other two underlings were lighting the fire; the newspaper was already burning. Hearing the noise, they turned around and, seeing their leader knocked out, quickly pulled out fruit knives and lunged at Yu Minglang from both sides!


    Xiao Qian was standing on the attic, originally watching the stars, when she suddenly smelled gasoline and faintly heard someone shout, ¡°Stab him!¡±


    She opened the attic window, carefully stepped on the sloped roof, and looked down, just in time to see Yu Minglang knock down one of the bad guys while another came at him with a knife from behind!


    ¡°Watch out behind you!¡± She shouted, and before her words had even fallen, it was as if Yu Minglang had eyes in the back of his head. He kicked back, striking the hand of the would-be attacker, who dropped his knife in pain.


    In an instant, he disabled three bad guys, but the burning newspaper was still on the ground, close to the gasoline, not yet extinguished.


    This showed just how fast Yu Minglang was.


    Xiao Qian, who was quick-witted, immediately grasped the situation.


    Someone had come to harass her family and was thwarted by Yu Minglang.


    Why was Yu Minglang downstairs in her house?


    That was an intriguing question.


    ¡°Call the police.¡± Yu Minglang, now exposed, could only say this.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes darted between the three unconscious thugs on the ground, and an idea suddenly struck her.


    Chen Lin often owed gambling debts in her past life, but nothing like this had ever happened. So there was a good chance that these men were sent by either Ni Jianren or Li Zhen, and if that was the case¡­an opportunity had arisen!


    ¡°Mom, hurry downstairs and see, someone¡¯s trying to set the house on fire!¡± Xiao Qian yelled, then leaped from the second-floor attic slope to the first-floor balcony, and then again, from the balcony to the flat slope by the front door.


    Yu Minglang swore, he absolutely was not looking on purpose.


    He needed to make a few serious points.


    He hadn¡¯t expected her to arrive in such a short amount of time and by this method.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face instantly flushed. The thugs lying on the ground in pain, hearing voices from the upper floors, instinctively wanted to raise their heads.


    Yu Minglang moved fast, stepping on their heads, making them eat dirt. How could these ordinary people dare to peek at the inner beauty of Zhou Zhiruo¡¯s kind?!


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t yet know that she had been thoroughly seen by Elder Brother in just a few seconds.


    The smell of gasoline and the presence of the thugs on the ground gave Xiao Qian a great idea.


    There was a two-meter-high door with a one-meter-long, half-meter-wide platform on top. Xiao Qian was standing on it, ready to jump down without hesitation.


    Seeing her actions, Yu Minglang dashed over without thinking, spreading his arms wide, just in time to catch her.


    ¡°Why are you jumping when your foot isn¡¯t healed yet!¡±


    Soft jade and a fragrant aroma filled his arms as the girl was wearing only thin pajamas. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t relish the pleasant feeling, but instead reproached her as soon as he opened his mouth.


    If he hadn¡¯t caught her, the girl would have certainly hurt herself. Although the door wasn¡¯t very high, it was clear she had not received any formal training, as her movements were far from standard..

 Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Who Will Discipline This Naughty Girl?

    Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Who Will Discipline This Naughty Girl?


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯m going too!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s mind went blank, scared out of her wits.


    ¡°Mom, stay home, I¡¯ll be fine going by myself,¡± Xiao Qian said.


    ¡°Sis, I¡¯ll go with you,¡± Chen Zilong said.


    Xiao Qian glared at him, ¡°You coward, stay home and look after Mom. Can¡¯t you see she¡¯s scared out of her wits?¡±


    ¡°How will you come back later?¡± Jia Xiufang worried about her daughter¡¯s safety.


    Xiao Qian glanced at the sullen-faced Yu Minglang.


    ¡°This righteous-faced gentleman here will send me home safely, won¡¯t you?¡±


    This little troublemaker¡­ Yu Minglang¡¯s teeth itched with annoyance.


    Yu Minglang took off his coat and draped it over Xiao Qian. Jia Xiufang found this action strange and stared for a few more seconds, wanting to say something but decided against it.


    Wrapped in his warm coat, Xiao Qian was reminded of the feeling she had in her past life when he saved her and put a coat over her.


    Yu Minglang was exceptionally clean, so clean that even his breath was faint. Perhaps it was because he was a sniper, and he wouldn¡¯t use any scented cleaning products to reduce his presence as much as possible. Even though his clothes had no scent, Xiao Qian felt that wearing them gave her a unique sensation.


    ¡°I¡¯m not cold,¡± she offered to return his coat.


    ¡°Keep it on!¡± He was still angry and didn¡¯t look at Xiao Qian. His voice was cold.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t figure out why he was so insistent on her wearing the coat until she looked down and saw her pajamas. She understood then.


    Her face flushed slightly, and she buttoned up the coat.


    At the police station, it took over an hour to cooperate and complete the record.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang sat together with both of them side by side on the sofa in the police station. An officer took notes on a small notebook.


    ¡°Reporting party, please describethe course of the incident,¡± the officer said.


    ¡°I was about to go to sleep when 1 heard noises downstairs. I opened the window and saw this righteous-faced gentleman here catching a bad guy. I went downstairs, and the fire started.¡±


    ¡°Comrade, please show your ID,¡± the officer said.


    Yu Minglang took out his ID, his face darker than the bottom of a pot.


    After completing the record, it was already 11 pm, and Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang walked out one after the other.


    Yu Minglang grabbed her wrist.


    ¡°Follow me!¡±


    Ignoring her protest, he dragged her to his car. As soon as the car door closed, the small space became exclusive to both of them.


    ¡°What do you want, to rob me of my wealth or¡­Ah! Oh no, I forgot, my wealth is loaned from you. You¡¯re not interested in an 18-year-old girl, are you? Your overwhelming sense of justice wouldn¡¯t allow you to take advantage of an 18-year-old, would it?¡±


    She glanced at him from the corner of her eye, his face darkened for the whole night, still like that outside.


    Yu Minglang hated himself for being momentarily distracted and letting his guard down, almost allowing this girl to cause a huge disaster!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, do you even know what you¡¯re doing! How dangerous it was just now, do you know?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand.¡± Xiao Qian refused to admit anything.


    Yes, she deliberately set the fire, so what?


    If she didn¡¯t start the fire, wouldn¡¯t those people be sentenced to lighter punishments? And the ones behind it all would get away scot-free?


    They dared to mess with her, not realizing if she, Chen Xiaoqian, was so easy to bully!


    ¡°Stop playing dumb!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s voice was extremely stern, but Xiao Qian was not afraid.


    ¡°What am 1 pretending? We did the record together, you know what just happened. Are you saying you want to change your statement?¡±


    She knew he couldn¡¯t bear to hurt her.


    If Yu Minglang was really uncompromising, he would have exposed her at the police station. Of course, there was no evidence and the police wouldn¡¯t believe anyone could be so cruel as to burn down their own home.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Do you know how dangerous your actions were?!¡±


    ¡°When those people set fire to my home, did they consider that? Yu Minglang, what are you so angry about? If you didn¡¯t take action, what would be the difference between our family now and before? If you hadn¡¯t come, we might have been burned to death!¡±


    Without Yu Minglang, her home would be burnt, and those people would run away and evade justice.


    With Yu Minglang¡¯s help, her house might not be burned but the culprits would receive lighter punishment at best considering their attempted arson.


    How could she let her child¡¯s father¡¯s efforts be taken advantage of by the bad guys?


    Xiao Qian wished the fire would be even more intense; the bigger it was, the more trouble the mastermind would be in.


    ¡°The fire could have been avoided! Did you consider your own safety? What if it burned you?¡± He really wanted to teach her a lesson!


    Whenever he thought of the reckless things this girl did, his usually calm heart would start pounding with rage.


    ¡°How could it burn me when you were right by my side? How could you possibly let me get hurt?¡±


    She blurted it out without thinking. Her subconscious thought was that with Yu Minglang by her side, she would not get hurt.


    Once she said it, she felt awlward. Yu Minglang¡¯s furious heart, however, calmed down somewhat.


    The car fell silent momentarily before he broke the silence, clearing his throat first.


    ¡°Even so, it¡¯s not allowed! What if it burned you?!¡±


    ¡°The fire wouldn¡¯t spread to anyone else¡¯s house. I calculated the wind speed, the amount of gasoline, and the distance between us and our neighbors and the fire department. Based on their response time, the fire would definitely be under control,¡± said Xiao Qian.


    She never explained her actions to anyone, but somehow, she felt that if she didn¡¯t explain this time, Yu Minglang might be upset for a long time.


    ¡°How can you be so sure!¡±


    ¡°The combustion rate of gasoline is directly proportional to the surface area at a unit of millimeters per minute. The burning speed of gasoline varies depending on the combustion environment. If the formula is used for the calculation, the fire would take at least 10 minutes to fully ignite and spread to the neighbors in at least 30 minutes or more. The fire station is just a few kilometers away from our village. Based on their response time, I calculated that the probability of controlling the fire is 99%. Are you satisfied?¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned, ¡°You studied science?¡±


    ¡°Liberal arts. If it wasn¡¯t for a slight fever during the College Entrance Exam, I would¡¯ve been the top student in the city.¡±


    In her previous life, she had at least achieved a doctorate degree. If she couldn¡¯t handle this much, she might as well knock her head against the wall and kill herself.


    A bright girl indeed¡ªwait a minute, where did this overwhelming sense of satisfaction come from?


    Yu Minglang quickly corrected himself. With this girl¡¯s recklessness, if left unchecked, who knows what trouble she would cause in the future.


    But who was going to watch her? This girl was like a little tyrant, and everyone in her family listened to her!

 Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 42: So... Are You Dirty Now?

    Chapter 42: Chapter 42: So¡­ Are You Dirty Now?


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°No matter whether you can accurately calculate the data or not, what you did tonight is still too dangerous.¡± Yu Minglang began to lecture, this girl, she must be strictly disciplined.


    She¡¯s daring the heavens!


    ¡°The police station is just ahead, go ahead and report me for arson, go tell them!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand it, seeing him earnestly lecture her.


    She did not regret her actions at all, this fire must be lit.


    Only when the fire is lit, can she get the mastermind behind bars. If she is not cruel this time, the people might come up with ways to mess with her home next time.


    She¡¯s off to school, but her mother and playboy brother are still here, they must be taught a lesson all at once.


    Provoking the boss and triggering his anger, if she doesn¡¯t take them down all at once, there will be no end to it.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, watch your attitude!¡±


    ¡°What do you mean my attitude? The gasoline was brought by them, the newspaper was also lit by them, I¡¯m the victim here, do I still have to listen to your ideological education? Yu Minglang, who are you siding with!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s ears heated up, the last sentence, why does it sound so coquettish and so relaxing? No, he can¡¯t be led astray by this girl! Serious face!


    ¡°In any case, 1 won¡¯t allow you to continue doing sneaky things due to your intelligence, you must ensure your safety under any circumstances! If 1 see you behaving recklessly again, I will¡­¡±


    What will he do? Yu Minglang really couldn¡¯t think of it.


    ¡°What are you going to do, righteous Uncle?¡± Xiaoqian pursued.


    Yu Minglang held his tongue, glared at her, withheld his opinion!


    He started the car, ready to take her home.


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    Xiaoqian looked at the barbecue stall outside the window, and suddenly remembered, in her past life, there was a time when the two of them watched a movie late into the night, with him driving just like this and her draped in his clothes. At that time, she too, just like now, looked at the roadside stalls and casually mentioned that she was hungry.


    The situation was extremely similar to now.


    He pulled over.


    ¡°Sit properly inside, you¡¯re not allowed to get off!¡±


    Xiao Qian watched as he got off the car to buy her kebabs, her eyes reddened and it seemed like warm tears were about to gush out.


    She was really becoming more spineless, getting so touched over someone buying a little bit of street food for her, what happened to the high-postured non-initiative she promised herself?


    Yu Minglang grilled 2 skewers of meat, grilled 2 steamed buns and a beef tendon. Seeing the delicious grilled shrimp, he bought a few more. He finally carried two bottles of soda back to the car.


    The naughty girl was lowering her head, not knowing what she was thinking. The moment Yu Minglang opened the car door and saw her expression, his heart softened instantly.


    Was it because he was too harsh in his words earlier and scared her?


    ¡°Eat.¡± He handed the skewers to her, and the aroma of barbecue filled the car.


    Xiaoqian took it, her heart warming up just like the smell of the barbecue.


    ¡°Cough cough, this time ah, you didn¡¯t make any fundamental mistakes, so I¡¯ve decided to forgive you, but next time, you can¡¯t do this!¡±


    Whoosh, her heart cooled down again.


    Xiaoqian clenched her teeth, can¡¯t you freaking say something normal? Who wants to listen to you lecturing with a straight face?


    In this kind of atmosphere, couldn¡¯t you say something else, why do you have to say these useless things?


    Seriously, it wasn¡¯t her fault that this guy was single in his previous life. With this kind of EQ, which girl would want to be with him?


    Yu Minglang saw her charming yet teeth-grinding expression and pondered quietly in his heart.


    She¡¯s still a young girl yet dare to be so arrogant. If she grows up in a few more years, wouldn¡¯t she become a disaster?


    Yu Minglang felt more and more that Zhou Zhiruo¡¯s type must be strictly controlled, otherwise it will cause disaster in the future.


    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry anymore! Take me home!¡± Just looking at you, I¡¯m full!


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry, I¡¯ve been tired all day dealing with you, and I haven¡¯t eaten anything all day.¡±


    It was true, he didn¡¯t eat a bite of the hotpot during the meal with his comrades because she pulled him away, and he was troubled all day, taking care of her matters, Yu Minglang hasn¡¯t eaten anything until now.


    Xiaoqian was silent after hearing what he said, she turned her head to see him peeling the shrimp shell and eating it, you bastard, are you really eating?!


    ¡°I¡¯ll walk home by myself!¡±


    She tried to open the car door, only to find out that the cunning man had locked the car door again!


    ¡°You¡­Yu, you really¡­¡±


    ¡°Hmm!¡± Her mouth was stuffed with a piece of hot shrimp, shoved into her mouth by him.


    Xiaoqian instantly froze.


    Ever since her daughter died, she hasn¡¯t eaten seafood. This was the first time she¡¯d eaten it.


    Moreover, this was not an ordinary shrimp.


    This was a shrimp peeled by the father of her child.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating? Just looking at me will fill you up?¡± Yu Minglang continued peeling, and Xiaoqian mechanically chewed, almost forgetting what seafood tasted like.


    It was delicious, but why did she feel like crying¡­


    ¡°Yu Minglang¡­¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡± He was concentrating on peeling the shrimp, his slender fingers were coated with barbecue sauce and cumin.


    ¡°Did you¡­ wash your hands?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Dirty or not, it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t get sick.¡±


    So, he used his unwashed hands to peel the shrimp shell for her, and then feed her?


    Perhaps also feeling that feeding her without washing his hands was a bit inappropriate, Yu Minglang looked up, wanting to apologize to her, but saw that she was on the verge of tears.


    ¡°Sorry, 1 really forgot, I¡¯ll buy a bottle of water now to wash my hands¡­¡± Upon seeing her about to cry, Yu Minglang automatically confused.


    Why does his heart get so scrambled when he sees her tears?


    ¡°Dumbbell, sit down!¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± He doesn¡¯t know how to deal with girls, he just does whatever they say.


    Seeing him sitting straight as a post without moving, Xiaoqian commands.


    ¡°Eat!¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡±


    He grabbed the shrimp, wanted to continue peeling, but felt that it wasn¡¯t too appropriate not to wash his hands, so he grabbed a meat skewer and gave it to her.


    Xiaoqian¡¯s sad mood was stirred up by him, she suddenly laughed.


    ¡°You eat too!¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    In the quiet space, the two of them stopped talking and quietly ate their skewers.


    At that moment, Xiaoqian felt as if she had returned to her past life, where the two of them sat in the car just like this and ate food.


    Looking back, the time spent with him in her past life was indeed the most beautiful memory.


    The so-called beauty is not felt during those times, but when those times are lost and you can¡¯t get that feeling back, you realize that that was the best it ever was.


    In her past life, she felt that with her IQ, she should not think about what she had lost, because whether it was thinking or not thinking, she had already missed it.


    When she first started missing, she could have turned back.


    But she kept thinking, let¡¯s move forward, after this section, it will eventually pass.


    But when she walked too far and wanted to turn back, that person was no longer there, and the wound was left in her heart.


    The dumbbell who was eating skewers with her was the same dumbbell she had wronged in her past life. Everything started from the beginning, but it seemed different.


    Her way of eating is so elegant..

 Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 43: The Mistake Lang Ge Wants to Correct

    Chapter 43: Chapter 43: The Mistake Lang Ge Wants to Correct


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang found it hard to control his gaze. He turned on the car¡¯s interior light and suddenly felt that she looked especially pleasing sitting in his car.


    It seemed as though the co-pilot seat was meant for her, allowing him to see her beautiful face with just a sidelong glance. No one else would do.


    The car light accentuated her facial features perfectly, even her ruby-like beauty mark was pleasing to the eye.


    Yu Minglang suddenly remembered when he was young, and his grandmother from a family of artists was painting with a brush. He ran over, climbed onto the table, and pointed at the painting, saying that the person¡¯s face was dirty and had a spot.


    His grandmother told him it was called a beauty mark, and only the moles at the center of the eyebrows or near the mouth could be called beauty marks. Especially for women, having a mole at the center of the eyebrow was an immense fortune. Moreover, only red ones could be called beauty marks, not black ones.


    As he grew up, he saw a few people with beauty marks, but none was as beautiful as hers. Or maybe, it was because of her that he found the mole so beautiful. In fact, he thought this girl was beautiful all over.


    Her beautiful face, beautiful mole, even her delicate appearance were all just right.


    However, this girl was too clever, so clever that it felt endearing. No, it was only endearing to him.


    This kind of clever ruthlessness, if used against others, would be terrifying.


    That day, she took action twice, each time more ruthless than before.


    If he hadn¡¯t followed her, she would¡¯ve certainly caused trouble.


    What¡¯s more, Yu Minglang was quite sure that even if she got herself into trouble, no one would be able to trace it back to her. Her method was clean, swift, and ruthless, making it deadly.


    ¡°Yu Dumbass, why are you staring at me?¡±


    ¡°I think that in the future, you might become a menace,¡± he honestly said. If this girl didn¡¯t walk the right path, she could harm many in the future.


    A highly intelligent person who uses their brain can play a group of people to death, and they wouldn¡¯t even need to bear legal responsibility. They could just walk the line without suffering any losses.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hand holding the bamboo stick paused, instinctively wanting to hit him with it. You¡¯re the menace ¨C you and your whole family!


    But remembering the events that had unfolded between them, her hand holding the stick dropped, and she said with self-mockery:


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m a menace. I¡¯m not a good person. In the future, stay away from me. The further, the better. Don¡¯t get involved with me.¡±


    Yu Minglang disliked her deliberate attempt to distance herself.


    During dinner, everything seemed fine. Why did she suddenly want to break off all relations after eating?


    So, he grabbed her hand holding the stick and hit his own head with it.


    Xiao Qian was dumbfounded. What was going on?


    ¡°Just now, didn¡¯t you want to do this? Do you feel better after doing it?¡±


    Even if he was hit, it was better than her treating him with such distance.


    ¡°You¡­ are you a fool?¡± Xiao Qian could only say that.


    ¡°If it makes you happy, I don¡¯t mind being a fool.¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to go and wash her hands; her attention was all scattered now.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I¡¯m not a good person.¡± When the car reached her home, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get out, but looked ahead and spoke with repression.


    She didn¡¯t know if it was fate playing tricks on her, but since she returned, he caught her misdeeds almost every time.


    Including the fire she started tonight, she was sure he knew what had happened.


    ¡°I believe I won¡¯t misjudge you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve done a lot of bad things, but I don¡¯t regret it.¡±


    ¡°If someone cares about you, you won¡¯t do such things.¡±


    Xiao Qian was shocked, as if something blocking her heart was being pushed away.


    She was a psychologist. She had once calmly told patients with psychological barriers the same thing as Yu Minglang. But when he said it, why did she feel like something inside her was about to get out of control?


    ¡°I took pictures of that bitch, and I started the fire too. Why don¡¯t you blame me!¡± She clenched her fists.


    ¡°I was a bit harsh when talking to you just now, and I might have hurt you. I apologize. I¡¯m not judging your actions from a moral high ground, but I¡¯m worried that your actions will harm yourself. I can understand why you want to protect your family, but please promise me that from now on, whatever you do, don¡¯t harm yourself,¡± he said.


    He looked at her sincerely, and Xiao Qian¡¯s nose tingled.


    ¡°You¡¯re a good girl, you¡¯re still young. Don¡¯t dirty your hands for people who aren¡¯t worth it.¡±


    ¡°I hate you!¡± Tears welled up in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes. This bad guy, saying these things to her as if it was better than scolding her a few times.


    Her tears were precious, and this guy managed to make her cry so easily!


    Seeing that the girl was crying again, Yu Minglang became anxious.


    He really didn¡¯t know how to get along with girls. What should he do? His efforts to remedy the situation backfired!


    ¡°I guess you might have been hurt before. Regardless, the past is the past; you should have a better future. You¡¯re so clever. You could use your skills to take revenge on others, but that¡¯s not the best choice for you.¡±


    ¡°Then tell me, what should 1 do? Yu Minglang, what else can I do now besides these tactics?¡±


    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t say this, but from a personal emotional standpoint, I don¡¯t think retaliating against those who hurt you within the bounds of reason is a mistake.¡±


    Xiao Qian was surprised. She even forgot to cry.


    He didn¡¯t think he was wrong?!


    ¡°But your approach doesn¡¯t work. Firstly, it¡¯s likely to cross legal boundaries, harming both others and yourself. Secondly, even if you take revenge on them, you won¡¯t feel better. People with no boundaries don¡¯t think it¡¯s wrong to hurt others, but you¡¯re too kind. When you hurt others, you feel uncomfortable too.¡±


    Otherwise, why would she wash her hands with tears, and repeatedly emphasize that she¡¯s a bad person? That scene had a huge impact on Yu Minglang¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, do you know who sent the person to start the fire tonight?¡±


    ¡°¡­Yeah.¡± He wasn¡¯t stupid.


    ¡°If it was done by your relative, and you help me, wouldn¡¯t that mean you¡¯re betraying them? Have you thought about that?¡± At first, she thought that Yu Minglang would get angry because of that. But the way he spoke earlier clearly wasn¡¯t the case.


    ¡°Everyone must pay a price for their actions,¡± Yu Minglang cryptically replied to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, do you have the photos with you?¡± he asked.


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°Go back and get them. I¡¯ll wait for you downstairs.¡±


    ¡°What for?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°To correct a mistake I made..¡± He should have never agreed to his aunt¡¯s request in the first place!

 Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Little Overlord Yu Minglang is not a spineless loyal dog

    Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Little Overlord Yu Minglang is not a spineless loyal dog


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian returned home, and Jia Xiufang was still waiting for her. Chen Zilong, the playboy, had already gone to bed earlier; his carefree snoring could be heard even through the door.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, how did it go?¡± asked Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°I came back to get something, and I have to go out again.¡±


    ¡°Is it safe? I¡¯ll go with you!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine; the Messenger of Justice is with me.¡± She was still wearing Yu Minglang¡¯s clothes.


    ¡°Do you know the man who put out the fire? Your daughter is wearing a man¡¯s clothes; it¡¯s a bit strange.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve forgotten? He saved us before.¡±


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s him. No wonder he looked so familiar.¡±


    Xiao Qian took the box containing the negatives and photos and went out again.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, do you really not need me to go with you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, he was sent by the authorities, nothing will happen,¡± Xiao Qian lied casually, successfully deceiving Jia Xiufang.


    Once in the car again, she watched him expertly start the vehicle.


    ¡°Are all the negatives in here?¡±


    ¡°Yes, they¡¯re all here. I originally planned to burn them, but there wasn¡¯t enough time.¡± Xiao Qian had also considered continuing to use these negatives to her advantage.


    But since she had promised Yu Minglang, she had to keep her word.


    ¡°Put on your seatbelt and close your eyes for a rest. It might take a while.¡± He adjusted his speed.


    ¡°Where are we going?¡±


    ¡°The Holiday Resort.¡±


    Wasn¡¯t that place quite far from the downtown area? It would take 30 minutes by car. What did he want to take her there for?


    Li Zhen¡¯s father happened to be summering in the area and was already resting when he heard someone kicking the door. The security guard came over with a stick, and Yu Minglang honked his horn furiously.


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t expected him to bring her to this place.


    ¡°I want to see my uncle Li Aiguo.¡± Yu Minglang handed over his credentials, and the security guard didn¡¯t dare delay, letting Yu Minglang into the courtyard.


    ¡°When we go in, don¡¯t say anything. Leave everything to me.¡± He unbuckled his seatbelt, and Xiao Qian nodded.


    She could roughly guess what Yu Minglang was planning to do.


    At this time, Aunt and Uncle were already asleep. Yu Minglang visited late at night and didn¡¯t even give them time to change clothes.


    ¡°Old Yu, what brings you here?¡± Aunt saw Yu Minglang storming in with a murderous look and was startled, rushing forward to try to pull him aside to talk privately.


    Yu Minglang shook off her hand and threw the box in Xiao Qian¡¯s hand in front of them.


    ¡°Look at these, what are they?¡±


    Uncle picked them up, took a look, and turned pale with anger.


    ¡°Where did they come from!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask where they came from; just ask your precious son what he¡¯s done! Call him and ask!¡±


    Li Zhen didn¡¯t live with his parents, who usually stayed in the Imperial Capital. They had only come over recently to convalesce, while Li Zhen lived alone in the city.


    ¡°Nonsense, nonsense!¡± Uncle gasped, his face turning pale. Aunt hurried to find some pills; he was getting old, and his heart wasn¡¯t good.


    ¡°You handle this. I was too lazy to deal with such trivial matters before, but now it¡¯s not just about his personal style. You should investigate it yourselves! The scoundrel who¡¯s mixed up with him is named Ni Jianren. In order to cover up his sexual orientation, he deceived this girl into getting engaged. When discovered, one of them came up with the rotten idea to set fire to the girl¡¯s house.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Aunt was shocked, and Uncle was so furious his hands trembled.


    ¡°Li Zhen wouldn¡¯t do such a thing; he¡¯s just a bit mischievous.¡± Aunt defended, then turned to Xiao Qian and asked, ¡°Miss, if you have any grievances, you can tell me. I can compensate you in other ways, but don¡¯t just slander our family¡¯s Li Zhen.¡±


    ¡°Enough!¡± Yu Minglang interrupted, pulling Xiao Qian behind him to protect her, and pointed at his aunt to scold her.


    ¡°A doting mother has a spoiled child. I¡¯m not talking to you, a family-ruining old woman! I showed mercy last time, and look what happened tonight. Uncle, you have to make a stand!¡±


    Aunt stared wide-eyed ¨C he dared to call her a family-ruining old woman?


    ¡°Miss, were there any casualties at your house? How about the property damage?¡± Uncle asked.


    ¡°The walls were burned, and people were frightened. I¡¯ve already reported it.¡± Xiao Qian replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.


    ¡°We¡¯ll investigate this matter thoroughly. If Li Zhen did it, we absolutely won¡¯t shield him. If it wasn¡¯t Li Zhen, I promise we won¡¯t let Li Zhen protect the culprit. We¡¯ll handle it fairly, and whatever should be done will be done. Is that okay?¡±


    ¡°Old Li!¡± Aunt heard that they wanted to handle it fairly and desperately tried to pull her husband away, but he pushed her aside.


    ¡°Old Yu is right; you¡¯ve spoiled the child. You keep quiet!¡±


    ¡°Miss, you drop the case. Don¡¯t make a scene; we¡¯ll settle it privately. Is that okay?¡± Aunt worriedly tried to pull Xiao Qian, but Yu Minglang pushed her away.


    ¡°No, absolutely not private.¡± Yu Minglang insisted firmly.


    If he had gone directly to his uncle from the beginning, perhaps the fire wouldn¡¯t have happened that night.


    Fortunately, he had arrived in time, or what would have happened to Xiao Qian and her family?


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you bewitched by this woman? You¡¯re actually helping an outsider?¡± Aunt was furious.


    ¡°I only help justice! No matter whether Li Zhen did it or not, you cannot condone it. If it is Li Zhen, with his status running around doing evil, do you still want to have a good life? If it¡¯s not Li Zhen, but there¡¯s a disaster like this by his side, do you plan to watch Li Zhen destroy himself? Now it¡¯s just arson; in the future, will they buy murderers to kill? The father¡¯s reputation for a lifetime will be ruined in his hands!¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t it mean no one died in the fire? Just give her money, and it¡¯s over!¡± Aunt regretted her words as soon as she had spoken them.


    She was too anxious to save her son and spoke carelessly, offending both Yu Minglang and her husband.


    Xiao Qian watched coldly, thinking, is this what counts for bullying?


    Suddenly, something was thrust into her hand.


    A lighter?


    She looked at Yu Minglang. Why are you giving me this?


    ¡°Burn it! Burn anything in this room you don¡¯t like the look of. I¡¯m watching, no one will die!¡±


    Youngest Brother Yu in the Yu Family was fearless and had earned his nickname, the Little Demon King. He had been restrained for a while after spending time at the old unit, but deep down, he was still like his father. When he was riled up, even his aunt wasn¡¯t persuasive!


    Of course, Mother Yu didn¡¯t bully people like Aunt did either.


    Xiao Qian, of course, couldn¡¯t really set the room on fire. What sort of place was this?


    The people standing outside weren¡¯t just for show; if she really dared to burn the place, they might take action.


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu! Who held you when you were little! An ungrateful wretch who turns against his family for a woman!¡± Aunt was furious when she heard that Yu Minglang wanted to burn her house down and wanted to strangle him.


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who said it¡¯s fine as long as no one dies in the fire, aren¡¯t you? This respected lady, your life is valuable, and so is mine. I don¡¯t want a penny from you. I don¡¯t want to say anything to you before the matter is clear, but if Li Zhen did it, please apologize to me and my family.¡±


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s resolute words, several people in the room had different reactions..

 Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Severe Onset of Obsessive-

    Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Severe Onset of Obsessive-


    Compulsive Disorder


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian knew where she was.


    She knew who she was talking to, but she didn¡¯t lose any momentum.


    Yu Minglang looked at her with appreciation.


    He didn¡¯t like any of the women in the old Yu family¡ªhis mother and eldest sister-in-law gossiped too much, his sister was too fierce, his second sister-in-law was too sinister, and his aunt, well, heh.


    Xiao Qian was so much better, successfully hitting Yu Minglang¡¯s soft spot in his heart. She was soft when she needed to be, smart when she needed to be, and had backbone when needed.


    No matter what you did to provoke her, if she wasn¡¯t happy, she would let you know without holding back. Having such a girl by his side gave him a comfortable feeling.


    Xiao Qian understood that Yu Minglang had supported her and she couldn¡¯t lower her own value and embarrass him. No matter how remarkable this place was, she had to stand up for herself.


    ¡°It is my fault for not disciplining my son properly. No matter whether Li Zhen is the mastermind behind this or not, 1 will not condone it. I deeply apologize for the trouble caused to you and your family.¡± Li Zhen¡¯s father bowed to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Transfer the wall repair money directly to my account, and you don¡¯t need to bother her.¡± Yu Minglang said.


    ¡°Youngest, don¡¯t you trust us?¡± His uncle frowned.


    ¡°I have a busy job and can¡¯t keep an eye on her all the time. But if anything happens to her, don¡¯t blame me for making a scene. Aunt, you know my temperament, right?¡±


    After Yu Minglang finished speaking, he didn¡¯t care about his aunt¡¯s and uncle¡¯s expressions, and left with Xiao Qian in tow.


    As soon as they left, they heard the sound of things being thrown inside.


    Xiao Qian raised an eyebrow. It turned out that a noble lady¡¯s temper was no different from her mother¡¯s.


    ¡°Have you calmed down?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian on their way back.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Actually, she wasn¡¯t that angry in the first place. Xiao Qian could guess that the fire was likely not set by Li Zhen¡¯s people.


    Given Li Zhen¡¯s family¡¯s status, as long as Li Zhen¡¯s brain hadn¡¯t been kicked by a donkey, he wouldn¡¯t be so foolish.


    This shameless tactic seemed more like something Ni Jianren would do.


    Because she knew what was going on, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say anything too harsh at Li Zhen¡¯s house just now.


    ¡°I¡¯m not covering up for that coward, Li Zhen. It¡¯s just based on my feeling that he wouldn¡¯t do something like this. He¡¯s not that messed up.¡± Yu Minglang said. ¡°If he didn¡¯t do it, why did you take me there to confront them?¡±


    ¡°Even if he didn¡¯t do it, he¡¯s still responsible. If he hadn¡¯t provoked that thing, this wouldn¡¯t have happened. So, Chen Xiao Qian, you see, we should be more positive and not resort to dirty tricks.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Was he being positive when he threatened his aunt, telling her he would burn her place down?


    Yu Minglang was really a man who could always create ¡°surprises.¡± The young him was so different from the him in a few years time.


    ¡°I know my uncle pretty well. You see, he raised a useless son, but he¡¯s fair and decisive in his work. Once he knows about this, he will definitely give you justice. My aunt is a bit narrow-minded during menopause and might try to trip you up, but as long as I¡¯m here, no one can touch you. If she tries, 1¡¯11 deal with her.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed.


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian, puzzled. She smiled and said, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect you to be so, uh, ruthless to your family.¡±


    He dared to challenge his aunt and uncle like this¡ªhow adorable he was.


    ¡°That¡¯s just how I am. You¡¯ll find out once you come to our family. Most of our family members are like me, very upright.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian laughed again at his thick-skinned response.


    ¡°Of course, my aunt is just spoiled. Our family is very prosperous, but there are few girls. There¡¯s only one girl in each generation, so everyone dotes on them. My aunt and my sister have both been spoiled to the point of being unrecognizable. My sister is still a bit better, but as for my aunt, I¡¯m not even willing to talk about her.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Are the girls in your family really doted on?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but think of her own daughter Xiao Wei.


    ¡°Doted on? It¡¯s more like spoiled without any principles! I don¡¯t know why, but for generations, there have been more men than women in our family. In my generation, my two older brothers had three sons between them. My grandfather and father would be ecstatic if anyone could have a girl.¡±


    In contrast to other families that preferred boys, their family valued girls, as they were a rarity.


    To keep Xiao Qian from feeling bored on their trip, Yu Minglang consistently brought up topics to chat about.


    ¡°I have a fraternal twin sister who was born a few minutes before me. Do you know how arrogant she is? She¡¯s always been rebellious, and even more so now that she¡¯s grown up. She changed her name from Yu Mingxi to Shu Xi and went to sing.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s your sister?!¡± That woman who had troubled her for so long was actually his sister, and they looked nothing alike!


    ¡°Yep, like I said, she¡¯s always been wild. Since childhood, whenever she got into trouble, I would be the one getting punished. She even changed her surname and came up with a stage name. My dad beat me up when he found out.¡± ¡°Why did he beat you?¡±


    ¡°If my elder brothers were around, they would have been beaten too, but they ran away, and I was the one who got caught instead.¡± Boys were such low-status existences in their family!


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t notice Xiao Qian¡¯s face starting to turn pale as he continued to talk.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought of a way to get revenge too. My two elder brothers¡¯ families are full of stinky boys, but as long as I have a daughter in the future, hehe¡­¡±


    With just the word ¡°hehe,¡± it was clear that the youngest of the Yu family had ambitious plans.


    As long as he had a daughter, his days of turning the situation around would come!


    Even his nickname had been simplified from ¡°old youngest¡± to ¡°old youngest.¡± How could Yu Minglang, a straight-A student, be content with being treated as a second-class citizen in his own family? He was clearly the first-born!


    ¡°Do you like girls?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice trembled a little. Yu Minglang turned his head and saw her pale face, so he quickly pulled over.


    ¡°Are you carsick?¡±


    ¡°Answer me, do you like girls?¡± Her knuckles were clenched tightly, and she thought of the lovely little angel, feeling her OCD flare up severely.


    ¡°Of course I do- are you really okay?¡±


    ¡°If you had a daughter¡­¡±


    ¡°I would definitely love and cherish her, but I won¡¯t spoil her like my grandfather and father did with my aunt. Look at what they¡¯ve turned her into. My daughter can¡¯t be like that. She can be loved, but she must also learn the rules and how to behave.¡±


    ¡°Your daughter is very sensible, smart, and has great physical coordination. She¡¯s already reached level 12 in ballroom dancing. Even though she has a high IQ she never bullies anyone. Sometimes, she even covers me with a blanket¡­¡± But she failed to take good care of such a good little angel in her previous life.


    Yu Minglang liked girls so much, but she hadn¡¯t allowed their child to even see her father in her past life.


    It was all her fault. What should she do to make up for her mistakes¡­


    Xiao Qian¡¯s emotions were already out of control, her breathing was becoming rapid. This was the most severe OCD episode she had ever had.


    ¡°Who are you talking about¨C ah! What¡¯s wrong with you!¡± Yu Minglang was


    startled by Xiao Qian¡¯s state..

 Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Trust His Judgment

    Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Trust His Judgment


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian fainted.


    This is a sign of aggravated Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Yu Minglang immediately started the car to take her to the hospital, but within 3 minutes, Xiao Qian woke up.


    ¡°Don¡¯t go to the hospital¡­ Take me somewhere, I want to wash my hands.¡±


    Her body functions were fine, this was a psychological problem.


    ¡°No, you must get checked!¡±


    ¡°1 know my situation, find a water source, quick!¡± She was feeling so distressed, words couldn¡¯t describe it.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dare to wait, and luckily there was a 24-hour porridge house on the roadside. He brought her in, and Xiao Qian headed straight to the restroom with Yu Minglang following her. He saw her turn on the faucet and repeatedly washed her hands.


    She cried while washing her hands, worse than when she fed the cat.


    A waiter followed them and saw someone wasting water that way. He wanted to say something, but Yu Minglang took out a hundred-dollar bill from his pocket, handed it to the waiter, and made a leave gesture.


    Yu Minglang had not received any professional psychologist training, but at that moment, he instinctively made the right decision.


    When OCD attacks, family members should not stop the patients or give them any pressure; just wait silently with gentle company.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian had no idea what she was doing. Her tears and thoughts were filled with scenes of her past life with her daughter.


    She didn¡¯t even realize she was crying, and guessed she must look horrible now. She had treated many OCD patients and knew how twisted they looked during an episode.


    But Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know that her vulnerability at this moment, to Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes, felt like her heart had been torn apart.


    Why was she crying so brokenly, and why was there a divergence between her behavior and her consciousness? Why was she so helpless? What had she encountered?


    Yu Minglang believed in his judgment of Xiao Qian. This girl had a very strong psychological quality. From the things she had done like tearing apart Xiao San, punishing the arsonist without losing face against her uncle, nothing could scare her.


    But she suddenly became so sad from something that was said. No, her current state was more than sadness, she seemed to be trapped in a predicament and unable to pull herself out.


    He wanted to give her strength, to help her through this difficult moment, but Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know how to help or where to start.


    Right now, Xiao Qian was immersed in an abyss that no one but her could reach.


    Finally, Xiao Qian finished washing her hands; they had wrinkled from the water. When she looked up, her eyes had lost their fragility and showed coldness instead.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± She didn¡¯t look at Yu Minglang and walked straight outside.


    Yu Minglang followed, both silent along the way.


    Finally, Xiao Qian spoke, ¡°Did I scare you?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m just¡­ a little worried.¡± Not a little, he was extremely, extremely worried.


    ¡°As you saw, I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Although I am not mentally ill, 1 will be soon if this continues. I can¡¯t control myself when I want to wash my hands. You know who 1 am now; stay away from me later.¡± ¡°Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?¡± Yu Minglang had not encountered this term before, but he didn¡¯t like it when Xiao Qian called herself mentally ill.


    ¡°OCD is a manifestation of neurosis, characterized by compulsive actions and obsessive thoughts. If 1 continue like this, 1¡¯11 develop into obsessive ideas, causing a generalized compulsion. Yu Minglang, there¡¯s no saving me. Don¡¯t you know that?¡±


    ¡°There must be a way to save you. Trust me.¡± Yu Minglang quickly filtered through possible solutions in his mind. Since he saw her, he couldn¡¯t let her continue like this.


    ¡°Trust you? I can¡¯t even completely trust myself.¡± Xiao Qian sneered; she had completely lost hope in this world.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t say anything more; Xiao Qian closed her eyes. Isn¡¯t this outcome good? She must have frightened him just now. There would be no more connection between them. He would know she was sick and avoid her from now on.


    Tearing open the wound and showing him her ugliest side was the best way to end the relationship. He shouldn¡¯t have appeared in her life plan anyway. But why did her heart ache more after achieving her goal?


    The car stopped downstairs at Xiao Qian¡¯s home. She was about to get out, but Yu Minglang did not open the door.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°What do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°Accepting someone and believing in someone¡¯s promise is not just sweet talk.


    1 don¡¯t like to say useless things, but I want to tell you¡ªI will make you believe me. I will definitely cure you.¡±


    This was the answer Yu Minglang had come up with all the way.


    Xiao Qian stared at him, unable to believe what she had just heard.


    ¡°Are you blind? Didn¡¯t you see how 1 was just now?¡± A normal person would have been frightened away!


    ¡°I have excellent judgment. I trust my instincts.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re nearsighted!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, I have slight nearsightedness, but even if a microscope can see clearly, it lacks intuitive judgment. Trust me, trust my sixth sense. You are a good girl; don¡¯t call yourself a bad person and stop hurting yourself anymore. Seeing you like this, I will¡ª¡±


    Feel heartache.


    He didn¡¯t say it out loud, and Xiao Qian seemed to both understand and not dare to understand.


    ¡°I¡¯ll figure out a way to treat your illness. You also need to have confidence in treatment. When I can¡¯t be by your side, please remember someone still cares for you. You are not alone; you can¡¯t continue to hurt yourself recklessly.¡±


    When Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang with tears in her eyes, all he wanted to do was to wipe her tears away.


    But he couldn¡¯t do that; it would be too frivolous.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, promise me that you won¡¯t continue to hurt yourself. If you encounter any problems, come to me anytime. No matter what it is, 1 will find solutions for you. Don¡¯t do it yourself, and don¡¯t do anything that would hurt yourself. In my heart, you are the best girl.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯ve done wrong in many things, and a lot of them are irreversible!¡± For instance, she raised her daughter to death!


    He liked that girl very much, and was looking forward to it! But Xiao Qian had let her die. Would Yu Minglang still treat her this way after he found out?


    ¡°I had dealt with many desperadoes in my old unit. Many people were not born bad guys; it¡¯s just that fate had driven them to such an extent. As law enforcers and the last line of defense for the public, 1 couldn¡¯t show too much sympathy. But 1 always believed that if there were more options, no one would willingly make mistakes. So, in my old unit, I would never shoot unless it was the last resort. You haven¡¯t reached that point, and 1 believe in you. You know what you are doing.¡±


    ¡°If I still do something wrong, will you think you have misjudged me?¡±


    ¡°No, I have never misjudged anything. In your heart, there¡¯s a kind-hearted girl. Before, no one could protect her from getting hurt and crying. But in the future, I want to help you protect her.¡±


    It was a critical hit, seriously..

 Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 47 If Zhou Zhiruo gets the same model...

    Chapter 47: Chapter 47 If Zhou Zhiruo gets the same model¡­


    Translator: 549690339


    Chen Xiaoqian never could¡¯ve imagined that Yu Minglang, who seemed so aloof, could utter such words.


    Her mind went blank, her legs wobbled, and she had no idea how she managed to make it home.


    Feeling disoriented, she wanted to wash her hands, but as she stood in front of the faucet, Yu Minglang¡¯s words seemed to echo in her ears.


    1 believe, in your heart, there¡¯s a kind girl.


    Don¡¯t hurt yourself.


    Please, from now on, no matter what you do, don¡¯t do it at the expense of hurting yourself, promise me.


    His tone wasn¡¯t gentle, yet every word penetrated her defenses, and suddenly, Xiao Qian lost her urge to wash her hands.


    Arms wrapped around herself, she stood in front of the tap, sunk to her knees, crying unseen tears. She didn¡¯t want to cry.


    All the fault of that insufferable fool. Why did he have to be so sentimental¡­?


    At that moment, Xiao Qian failed to realize that she had control over her compulsive hand washing for the first time ever.


    Just because he said, there was still kindness in her heart.


    He said, given another choice, no one would willingly choose to err. If given another choice, would she still lose her child¡­


    She yearned to know, if in her past life she had died a few minutes later, would she have had the chance to ask Yu Minglang, ¡®I led your daughter to her death¡­ would you forgive me for that?¡¯


    His few words were more helpful than all the knowledge she had gained from studying psychology her entire life.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t understand Yu Minglang. She couldn¡¯t in her previous life, and she still couldn¡¯t in this one.


    In fact, Yu Minglang himself didn¡¯t understand either.


    He sat in his car, watching her ascend into her small loft, watching her window sway in the wind, watching as her room got enveloped in darkness.


    Night fell, but he did not leave.


    Xiao Qian knew he was downstairs; she hadn¡¯t heard his car leave. But her emotions were complicated, and her mind was a mess. She didn¡¯t know what he wanted.


    Jia Xiufang, still awake when Xiao Qian got home, rushed over with a worried expression.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what on earth is going on?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not quite sure yet. However, someone intentionally set fire to our house, and they¡¯re being questioned right now.¡±


    ¡°Oh, what do we do? Your father hasn¡¯t come home, and our house is in this state¡­¡± Jia Xiufang was terrified.


    Xiao Qian patted her on the back, ¡°Just wait for the compensation money. We¡¯ll go to the hospital early tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Compensation for what..?¡±


    ¡°Our policy on arson is heavy-handed punishment. Besides facing criminal charges, they¡¯ll also have to pay for the damages to our property ¨C our firewood, our walls, our emotional stress ¨C they have to pay up.¡±


    Neither the bitch nor Li Zhen was short of money. To avoid legal responsibilities, they would surely compensate her generously.


    This was the difference between a fire starting or not. Xiao Qian had calculated everything in her mind.


    Except, she couldn¡¯t predict the unforeseen factor that was Yu Minglang.


    After chatting with her mom for a while, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t resist stealing glances below.


    From her angle, she couldn¡¯t see whether his car was still there or not. But she knew. He hadn¡¯t left ¨C she hadn¡¯t heard the sound of his car.


    Why did he come tonight?


    As Xiao Qian pondered over the question, Ming Lang in the car below was doing the same.


    He didn¡¯t drink or smoke, but at that moment, he felt a strong desire to stimulate his brain with something.


    An eighteen-year-old girl, one who had been through much hardship, was forced to fend for herself, even to the point of resorting to unscrupulous means.


    He never gave a thought to what kind of woman he should end up with, but upon seeing her, something in his heart whispered, she was the one.


    Judging by how Xiao Qian handled the fire and the attitudes of her family members, it was her, the eldest daughter, who held this family together, not the boys.


    Yu Minglang had a question he wanted to figure out. How exactly did he feel about her?


    His mind, however, was filled with images of her calling herself a bad person, of her washing her hands while crying.


    If only she had looked in the mirror, she would¡¯ve seen how sorrow-stricken she looked.


    Her sorrowful expression made him want to shower her with all the good things in the world.


    A truly bad person wouldn¡¯t realize the implications of their actions. But she knew clearly how to label herself. It implies that not only does she suffer external pressure, but she also carries a great internal burden.


    She mustn¡¯t want to behave the way she does, but circumstances compel her.


    He sat erect in his car, unwilling to leave, until the first light of dawn broke the darkness. He had stayed in his car all night.


    Finally, he dialed a number. It was Doctor Wu Xia¡¯s; a psychological expert he met back in his old unit.


    ¡°Captain Yu?¡± Wu Xia yawned, still sleepy.


    ¡°Doctor Wu, 1 have a query.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, go on.¡±


    ¡°Who would wash their hands every time they run into problems, and sob while doing so?¡±


    ¡°Do they wash frequently?¡±


    ¡°Yes, she tends to faint momentarily when unable to get to wash her hands.


    The pain on her face is particularly evident when she¡¯s washing.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, since I haven¡¯t met this person you¡¯re referring to, I can¡¯t accurately assess the situation. But based on your description, 1 would say she likely has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.¡± Wu Xia assumed the person Yu Minglang was referring to was him.


    ¡°How do you treat it?¡± Indeed, just as Xiao Qian herself had said¡ªthis was Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


    ¡°Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a very painful mental illness. The person knows their behavior is wrong but cannot stop themselves. The best course of action would be to bring them over for a detailed examination. If they¡¯re crying while washing as you¡¯ve said, the situation can become serious. Continued development could lead to danger.¡±


    Usually, those suffering from OCD don¡¯t cry.


    ¡°What should I do?!¡± Upon hearing the severity of this case, Captain Yu¡¯s heart clenched.


    ¡°Bring them to me as soon as you can. Encourage their family to shower them with love, to make them feel cared for. Psychological disorders are mostly triggered by a lack of love. We need to fill their void of love to prevent it from getting larger, even before we find the root cause and start specific treatments.¡±


    Captain Yu mechanically repeated,


    ¡°Fill it with love?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this is the best supportive treatment.¡±


    ¡°How exactly?¡±


    ¡°Stay by their side when they want to wash their hands. It can ease their pain. Engage in frequent heart-to-hearts, identify the cause of their behavior, and provide targeted help.¡±


    Only now did Captain Yu realize why Xiao Qian had said no one could help her.


    Looking at her family, it was apparent they were unreliable. Not only were they incapable of supporting her, but they also relied on her. It was impossible for them to always be by her side.


    If that was the case¡­


    Why couldn¡¯t he step in?


    The psychologist¡¯s words felt like they had unlocked a door in Captain Yu¡¯s heart that had been jammed shut for too long.


    If he could give her the love her family couldn¡¯t¡­


    Would it still be considered despicable, taking advantage of an eighteen-year-old girl, an old cow eating tender grass?


    No, the meaning had changed..

 Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 48: What are you waiting for? Go!

    Chapter 48: Chapter 48: What are you waiting for? Go!


    Translator: 549690339


    Knowing about Xiao Qian¡¯s illness and taking advantage of her without knowing her condition are two completely different things!


    If it weren¡¯t for this, Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t have taken advantage of Xiao Qian, after all, she¡¯s still young.


    But now that he knows, he can¡¯t just ignore it, no one cherishes her, no one protects her, what¡¯s he waiting for?


    Go for it!


    This is like saving himself and helping the lost girl escape from a harmful path


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mood instantly brightened up, right, this is what he has to do!


    Help society reduce the threat of high-IQindividuals, saving lost girls, it all depended on him!


    Of course, he also saved his own desperately thirsty heart, which couldn¡¯t act on urges and was unbearably suffocated!


    ¡°One, who is this person you are talking about?¡± the doctor asked.


    Although Yu Minglang had already returned home to take over the family business, everyone still liked to call him by his code name, symbolizing his past glory and irreplaceable legendary status.


    ¡°She might be your future sister-in-law.¡±


    Although their relationship hasn¡¯t been confirmed, Yu Minglang shamelessly replied so.


    Right, this relationship rationale is perfect, with no flaws whatsoever.


    18¡­ so what if she¡¯s 18?


    The girl has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ¨C If he doesn¡¯t care for her, what will she do? Even if a few years later, another man appears who can give her love and protection, who will fill up the hole in her heart caused by all these years of suffering?


    He¡¯s finally found someone he liked and couldn¡¯t enjoy this; how frustrating is this? Who could mend his heart?


    His sense of mission, accompanied by a surge of male hormones, was overwhelming.


    ¡°Doctor Wu, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Minglang asked, realizing that the doctor hadn¡¯t spoken for a long time.


    ¡°Gurgle¡­¡± Along with a massive sound of swallowing saliva, the doctor asked hesitantly.


    ¡°All, one, is the future sister-in-law you¡¯re finding for us a woman?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    The doctor¡¯s mouth turned into an 0 shape! See, what did he say!


    One, as the man with the highest education in the old unit, was a legendary, absolutely masculine man who only existed in legends!


    The young nurses in the clinic were severely infatuated with him, and the doctor had also analyzed him when he had nothing to do. Generally speaking, when a person achieves a certain level of excellence, it¡¯s not necessarily a good thing.


    Too high standards, ordinary people can¡¯t get into One¡¯s eyes, the more educated, the easier it is to remain single. Really, look at this righteous young man with outstanding conditions in every aspect. If he doesn¡¯t find a similarly exceptional partner in the future, he¡¯ll be single for a lifetime.


    But how many ordinary women can be on par with One? So everyone jokingly said that maybe One prefers men.


    After saying that, the nurses collectively scratched him. He was just blatant with jealousy.


    Alright, the doctor admitted that he was a bit jealous. As the only man in the clinic, why didn¡¯t the nurses like him? They all liked someone with an ice-cold face?


    ¡°One, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll keep your secret about liking men.¡±


    ¡°When did 1 ever like men?¡± He liked that girl, who¡¯s now a young beauty, and would definitely grow into a great beauty in a few years. Yes, nurturing a beauty all the way through her growth, witnessing her transformation, this is such a good thing, why did he have to be so pretentious and tangled before?


    After figuring this out, Yu Minglang sees the sky as blue and the ground as yellow, with his mood feeling very relaxed.


    ¡°But, you said she¡¯s not a woman?¡± The doctor was confused.


    ¡°Of course not, she¡¯s a girl.¡± A particularly good girl.


    Ignoring the fact that the doctor was dumbfounded by his words, Yu Minglang hung up the phone, his eyes no longer confused but filled with determination.


    Daybreak, he needs to go to her and explain things!


    But at this moment, his phone rang again, and the number made Yu Minglang¡¯s expression change.


    ¡°I¡¯m Yu Minglang, alright, I¡¯ll be back right away!¡±


    There¡¯s an issue at the unit.


    He had just taken over the company and needed to handle many issues personally.


    Xiao Qian had been having trouble sleeping upstairs all night, and Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t left, so she couldn¡¯t sleep.


    Forget it, she¡¯ll go downstairs.


    However, when Xiao Qian walked to the staircase, she happened to hear the sound of a car starting outside.


    Shoot!


    Not leaving early, not late, but leaving now!


    Chen Zilong got up to use the bathroom and saw his sister standing on the stairs, kicking the wall hard.


    ¡°Sis?¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Xiao Qian snapped in frustration.


    ¡­ Chen Zilong was shocked. Gosh, what happened to his sister? She was so agitated.


    Xiao Qian was not the kind of woman who could be easily annoyed, but when she was, she was unbearable.


    Yu Minglang had stirred her heart and unsettled her mind, then ran away. She had to let her anger out somewhere else.


    Jia Xiufang was still lying in bed, the incident last night had caused her to lose sleep for most of the night. She was afraid that those people would come back. Just when she finally managed to fall asleep at daybreak, an angry Xiao Qian came in, and with a sudden movement, sat on her bed.


    ¡°My God, the ghost is pressing the bed!¡± Jia Xiufang was so startled that she sat up immediately.


    Seeing her daughter with a dark and violent expression, she let out a long sigh of relief and patted her chest.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why don¡¯t you sleep for a while? You¡¯ve been tossing and turning all night.¡±


    ¡°Mom, I want to talk to you about the fire.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was alerted.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t they investigating it?¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s my dad¡¯s doing!¡± Xiao Qian was direct.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s mouth opened wide in shock.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t talk nonsense! Your dad is not Biaozi, he wouldn¡¯t set fire to his own home!¡±


    Of course, it wasn¡¯t Chen Lin who arranged it. The fire was almost certainly caused by Ni Jianren, that idiot. However, this dirty water had to be splashed on Chen Lin. It would be a waste not to take advantage of such a good opportunity and psychological suggestion.


    ¡°What did my dad do with the money?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s just trying to spite me.¡±


    ¡°Taking money out of spite? Do you believe that when he comes back in a few days, there won¡¯t be a single cent left in the bank, and he¡¯ll come up with a bunch of excuses like a sick relative who needed to borrow money, investments that went wrong, or that he developed hemorrhoids all over his body?¡±


    ¡°How could you say that about your dad?!¡± What did she mean by developing hemorrhoids all over his body!


    ¡°I¡¯m just using a metaphor, he¡¯ll use all sorts of ways to say that the money is gone!¡±


    Her mom liked to believe in Trash Dad, right? She wanted to give her a vaccine in advance so that Trash Dad¡¯s excuses would have nowhere to hide!


    ¡°Then¡­what did he do with the money? And what¡¯s going on with this fire?¡±


    ¡°He likes to play Mahjong normally. Although he used to play small games before, who knows how big he¡¯s playing now? He must have owed gambling debts outside, and people came to ask for money back ¨C even if this fire wasn¡¯t caused by debt collectors, next time it will be!¡±


    This was a strong psychological suggestion!


    Sure enough, Jia Xiufang¡¯s face turned pale.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be, your dad can¡¯t be like that, he can¡¯t¡­¡± Her excuse was weak, even she couldn¡¯t convince herself.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t he? Mom, if it wasn¡¯t for you stopping him, I¡¯d have been married off to the contagious disease carrier, Ni Jianren. What kind of normal father would do that? If he hadn¡¯t caused trouble outside, would he have done that?¡±


    ¡°What do we do then?¡± Jia Xiufang panicked more and believed her daughter¡¯s words made more sense.


    Xiao Qian saw that her mother successfully took her hint, her eyes gleaming. She put her hands on her mother¡¯s shoulders and said earnestly.


    ¡°Mom, have you ever heard of this saying.¡±


    ¡°What saying?¡±

 Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 49: To Deal with Dependent Personality, This Is How You Do It

    Chapter 49: Chapter 49: To Deal with Dependent Personality, This Is How You Do It


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Child, you are my treasure. If you don¡¯t support me and my brother, I¡¯ll have to let my father sell the karaoke lounge and work there, and my brother would have to get a dragon tattoo and collect protection fees. Who knows, one day, he might get killed.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words left Jia Xiufang feeling pale and trembling with fear.


    ¡°No, he¡¯s your biological father, your father¡­¡±


    ¡°Those involved in the gambling, prostitution, and drugs businesses, do they still have any humanity left? Mom, do you remember that kid from the Back Street family who got addicted to drugs and sold his four-year-old son? What¡¯s the difference between my dad and him?¡±


    This is called concept exchange: say something correct, then lead people in, change the concept, and it¡¯s brainwashing!


    ¡°This heartless man, I¡¯ve suffered so much with him, and he¡¯s not only treated me poorly, but he¡¯s also treating you and your brother terribly. What a sin!¡± Jia Xiufang cried out loud.


    Xiao Qian saw her mother cry but didn¡¯t rush. She let Jia Xiufang cry, knowing that during this time of emotional venting, nothing she said would be useful. She would just wait a few minutes.


    As expected, after Jia Xiufang had sobbed for a while, she wiped her tears and murmured, ¡°What should we do, what should we do¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian had almost completely destroyed her trash dad¡¯s image, and now she began to give her mother the second, more subtle suggestion.


    ¡°Mom, my dad is already this way. Our family will be ruined sooner or later. My brother and I are still so young; what do you think we should do?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, what should you do¡­¡± Jia Xiufang tremblingly hugged her daughter.


    ¡°Do you remember the time when we went to the Night Market in the evening, and on our way back, we saw those short-skirted women outside Night Shanghai Karaoke Lounge wearing heavy makeup, some of them directly being embraced by men? Mom, can you recall that?¡± Xiao Qian used the scenery to hint at her point.


    As expected, Jia Xiufang remembered, ¡°I do. I even spat at them, thinking they were wasting their lives.¡±


    ¡°Mom, do you think my father would force me to work at the karaoke lounge if he owed a lot of money and couldn¡¯t repay it? I¡¯d have to wear a short skirt and let men hold me¡ª¡±


    ¡°All!¡± Jia Xiufang screamed. Being a conservative, virtuous woman, she could hardly bear the thought of her daughter being in that situation, and her spirit was on the verge of collapsing.


    Xiao Qian purposely brought her mother to this breaking point, knowing that the more intense the collapse, the better the later effects.


    ¡°Even if this fire wasn¡¯t caused by my father¡¯s troubles outside, he still took the money and ran. That¡¯s a fact, right? When he comes back, do you think he¡¯ll have any money left after a few days? The next step will be to sell his daughter, then his son. Look at Da Long¡¯s burly appearance; he¡¯d become a small gangster or thug¡ª¡±


    ¡°Absolutely not!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s determination reignited like a flame. ¡°As long as I¡¯m here for a single day, you two siblings will never have to live such lives!¡±


    That was precisely what Xiao Qian was after! After all this time, she had finally succeeded in persuading her mother!


    Placing her hand on Jia Xiufang¡¯s shoulder, with even stronger words, Xiao Qian continued to suggest to her mother.


    ¡°Mom, my dad is finished, but you¡¯re still here! You have two children, and both my brother and I need you! Can you bear to see my brother and me be ruined by my father?¡±


    ¡°Not unless I¡¯m dead!¡±


    Now Jia Xiufang was completely brainwashed by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°We need you!¡±


    This sentence was crucial; it meant, ¡°We need you.¡±


    Jia Xiufang had a dependent personality, and though she showed signs of being indecisive and blindly obedient to others, ironically, people with dependent personalities also have an extreme lack of feeling needed by others.


    In pursuit of this ¡°feeling of being needed¡±, they¡¯re even willing to lower themselves and make compromises to please others.


    Just like Jia Xiufang¡¯s mother, who had always done hard and dirty work for the family, sacrificing herself for others.


    While she was overly reliant on her useless father, she also constantly lowered her status within the family, carefully pleasing her husband in pursuit of that ¡°feeling of being needed¡±.


    Xiao Qian constantly weakened trash dad¡¯s position in her mother¡¯s heart, and hinted to her mother that Jia Xiufang could find a sense of being needed elsewhere, besides her marriage¡ªsuch as her children¡¯s ¡°need¡± for her. This would help Jia Xiufang to gradually become independent.


    Especially since Xiao Qian was an excellent child, who had been admitted to a top university, her strong ¡°need¡± for her mother gave Jia Xiufang renewed energy.


    ¡°As long as I¡¯m here for a single day, no one can drag my daughter to that kind of place and make her do indecent things!¡±


    A woman¡¯s greatest focus, besides her love for her husband, is her love for her children. In order to protect her children, she can give everything. Now Xiao Qian was trying to shift her mother¡¯s love from her husband to her brother and herself.


    Clearly, the results were successful.


    ¡°But Mom, just being passionate about it won¡¯t help. You know my dad will keep gambling and chasing after women. Even if you work yourself to death, the money you make won¡¯t be enough. If he sells me, what should I do?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t answer.


    All she knew was that she wanted to protect her two children, but she hadn¡¯t figured out how to do that yet.


    ¡°Mom, you should get a divorce. Once you divorce and gain custody of my brother and me, I¡¯ll make sure the house is in your name. You can raise us with the house, and you won¡¯t have to worry about repaying my trash dad¡¯s debts.¡± This was the ultimate goal¡ªdivorce!


    ¡°But, divorce, I, I¡­¡±


    ¡°What are you afraid of? Think about it. After you divorce him, he won¡¯t be able to ask you for money anymore. You can run your dry-cleaning shop and raise me and my brother; we won¡¯t have to be sold.¡±


    ¡­Jia Xiufang took it to heart.


    All of the previous suggestions that Xiao Qian had given her mother had a significant impact. Combined with today¡¯s conversation, everything was tailored to Jia Xiufang¡¯s personality. The tone, content, and facial expressions all struck her heart.


    Language is an art, and a psychologist¡¯s language is the key to unlocking a patient¡¯s heart. No one understood better than Xiao Qian how to find the critical issues based on one¡¯s personality.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s weakness was her dependent personality and deeply ingrained traditional values. Now Xiao Qian was using her mother¡¯s unconditional love for her children within those traditional values to attack Jia Xiufang¡¯s remaining dependence on her husband. She was also making her mother deeply experience the feeling of ¡°being needed¡± in the process of protecting her children.


    This satisfied Jia Xiufang¡¯s dependent personality.


    In order to achieve her goal, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hesitate to weaken her own strength, portraying herself as a powerless girl who needed her mother¡¯s protection. Obviously, the effect was excellent, and Jia Xiufang was now considering a divorce.


    Xiao Qian continued to add fuel to the fire.


    ¡°Mom, if you don¡¯t divorce him, I will definitely be sold. Think about it, he was even willing to have me marry someone with a contagious disease for the dowry.. There¡¯s nothing he wouldn¡¯t do for money! Next time he owes money, he¡¯ll definitely sell me! Mom, if you were a few years younger, he¡¯d sell you too!¡±

 Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 50: This Doctor is a Bit Gossipy

    Chapter 50: Chapter 50: This Doctor is a Bit Gossipy


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Selling me wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but you¡­ you can¡¯t!¡±


    Jia Xiufang looked at her daughter, feeling that if she had a kitchen knife, she could fight Chen Lin to the death at any minute.


    Her daughter was so beautiful and so intelligent; how could she be sent to that kind of place and do that kind of thing that sells her body? Any mother would never allow such a thing to happen.


    ¡°Divorce, everything will be fine after the divorce. With a divorce, my younger brother and I will be safe!¡± This sentence must be said with unwavering determination because Xiao Qian knew that her mother would think about this sentence in her mind continuously.


    This is the subconscious suggestion, a method often used by psychologists.


    ¡°But what if your dad isn¡¯t that kind of person? What if the fire wasn¡¯t caused by him?¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s words didn¡¯t make Xiao Qian angry; instead, they made her very happy.


    Correcting character flaws would be a repetitive process. Jia Xiufang¡¯s doubts now were actually a good thing because it showed that in her heart, she had started to consider ¡°divorce¡± as a goal and was only looking for excuses in the process of realization.


    What Xiao Qian needed to do was to prove that all these excuses were useless.


    Chen Lin always got himself in trouble. He had many weaknesses, so dealing with him would be extremely easy.


    ¡°There are two pieces of evidence that can prove that my dad wants to sell me. First, you¡¯ll see if he doesn¡¯t have a single penny left when he comes back and if he makes a bunch of excuses. Second, find out if he has severed ties with Chu Xue.¡±


    Among these two pieces of evidence, the first one was Chen Lin¡¯s own fault, and the second one was what Xiao Qian was going to do next. She would try every way to get proof of Chen Lin and Chu Xue being together.


    ¡°Your dad can¡¯t go that far, he can¡¯t¡­¡± Jia Xiufang said without much confidence, and Xiao Qian could hear her mother¡¯s uneasiness.


    Hehe, Xiao Qian was going to succeed.


    ¡°Time will prove everything, mom. Remember, he will use up all the money, and the next step is to sell me at Night Shanghai in a super short skirt as hostess.¡±


    This is called keyword suggestion. Over the next few days, she would conduct Pavlovian conditioning training in front of her mother. She would mention the words ¡°super short skirt¡± and ¡°Night Shanghai¡± every day, so that when Chen Lin came back with an empty bankbook, Jia Xiufang would think of those words without Xiao Qian having to say anything.


    How could she not divorce then?


    This was Pavlov¡¯s conditioned reflex.


    ¡°Mom, I need you, remember that! 1 need you! If you collapse, my younger brother and I will be done for. You must be strong. You have to protect me and my younger brother!¡±


    Jia Xiufang felt as if she had swallowed a Determination Pill. Yes, she couldn¡¯t just think about unreliable men; she had two kids to raise. Her kids needed her!


    Xiao Qian looked at Jia Xiufang¡¯s expression, and a victorious smile crept onto her face. She looked at the picture on the wall of Jia Xiufang and Chen Lin, filled with mockery.


    Soon, she would replace all these photos with pictures of herself, Chen Zilong, and Jia Xiufang, without leaving a single trace of Chen Lin. Compared to a useless man that one would depend on and a ¡°strongly needed¡± child for her mother¡¯s protection, the latter would crush Chen Lin with an overwhelming advantage for Jia Xiufang, who had a dependent personality.


    ¡°Change your clothes. Let¡¯s go to the hospital,¡± Xiao Qian said to her mom.


    Having hinted at Jia Xiufang¡¯s mental state, she would now make sure her mother¡¯s body was treated as well.


    Xiao Qian took her mother to the hospital.


    As they passed her workplace, Xiao Qian thought of that annoying guy again, the damn flirt who messed with girls and then ran off.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, it¡¯s enough for you to get the tests; why did you register for me too?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    ¡°Since we¡¯re here, might as well do it. At a certain age, women should have gynecological checkups every year. It¡¯s common knowledge.¡±


    ¡°Return the money and don¡¯t come in. Hospitals are all scams¡ªthey¡¯ll find something wrong with you even if you¡¯re not sick,¡± said Jia Xiufang, unwilling to go inside.


    ¡°Registration fees can¡¯t be refunded. Don¡¯t waste money,¡± Xiao Qian insisted, dragging her mother in without hesitation. Seeing her mother hesitating, she decided to push further.


    ¡°Mom, if you don¡¯t care about your own health, if you fall, my brother and I will¡­ Night Shanghai, super short skirts!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡± Jia Xiufang no longer hesitated. She wanted to fight Chen Lin to the end for her two children!


    Since they arrived early, the female doctor didn¡¯t have any other patients and was drinking water from a big tea bowl. When she saw Xiao Qian¡¯s face, her eyes lit up.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know why this 30-something-year-old female doctor seemed so excited to see her.


    Xiao Qian might not know the doctor, but the doctor knew Xiao Qian¡ªit was Sister-in-law Yu Zhaozhao.


    Yu Zhaozhao saw how her younger brother had been interacting with the girl, and when she saw Xiao Qian brought herself to the hospital, she couldn¡¯t contain her excitement, so she stood up and welcomed her personally.


    ¡°Doctor, I¡¯d like to arrange a comprehensive gynecological examination for my mother. Please give us the forms, and we¡¯ll get the tests done,¡± Xiao Qian wondered why the doctor was so enthusiastic. Were all doctors like this now?


    Why would the doctor stand up to greet her? What was going on?


    ¡°Alright, tell me your name, age, home address, and marital history,¡± Sister-in-law Yu asked calmly, trying to suppress her excitement.


    ¡°My mom¡¯s name is Jia Xiufang, she¡¯s 48 years old, lives at Baitaling 280. As for marital history¡­ should I mention that too?¡± Xiao Qian felt like she had walked into a marriage agency instead of a hospital if not for the doctor wearing a white gown.


    The doctor was asking about Xiao Qian, but she answered with Jia Xiufang¡¯s information.


    Yu Zhaozhao could only bear the bubbling gossip cells in her heart, and was afraid to ask more for fear of revealing her identity. But knowing the girl¡¯s address made it easier to find out more later on.


    After giving Xiao Qian¡¯s mother the test forms, Xiao Qian glanced at them and added a request.


    ¡°In addition to the regular gynecological check-up, add a mammography as well.¡±


    ¡°That one is a bit more expensive. Normally, it¡¯s sufficient to do an ultrasound and then decide whether to do that test based on the results,¡± Sister-in-law Yu wanted to save Xiao Qian some money, so she only arranged an ultrasound.


    ¡°Money is not a problem, but my mom¡¯s check-up must be thorough.¡±


    The reason Xiao Qian asked for this test was that it could help early diagnosis of breast cancer. Most people wouldn¡¯t do this test during a regular check-up.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, save the money and don¡¯t bother with the additional test,¡± Jia Xiufang worried about the money and didn¡¯t want to have the extra test done.


    ¡°Is money more important or life more important? Have you forgotten the super short skirt? Doctor, tell her, if we do other tests, this one will have a discount, right?¡± Xiao Qian winked at the doctor.


    Yu Zhaozhao nodded in agreement, as this was a common tactic used by children to prevent their parents from worrying about the cost. Her first impression of Xiao Qian was very good.


    She was very filial.


    After preparing the test forms, Xiao Qian accompanied Jia Xiufang to have the tests done. When they came back, Yu Zhaozhao examined the test results carefully.


    ¡°How is my mother¡¯s health? Are there any problems?¡± Xiao Qian asked..

 Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Better than the former brother-in- law

    Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Better than the former brother-in- law


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°There¡¯s some breast hyperplasia, but it¡¯s not severe. You¡¯ll need to take some small golden pills according to the treatment course; it will help control it.¡± ¡°How much does it cost?¡± Jia Xiufang asked quickly upon hearing about the medication.


    ¡°Why take medication for something that¡¯s not painful or itchy¡­¡±


    ¡°If you wait until it hurts, it¡¯ll be too late! Can¡¯t you take care of yourself? When I go away to school, can you manage things at home and let me have peace of mind?¡±


    ¡°Going to school?¡± Sister-in-law Yu was quick to catch on.


    ¡°My daughter has been admitted to a top university, scored 668 points!¡± Jia Xiufang said proudly.


    Xiao Qian was speechless; her mother didn¡¯t care about her own health but remembered all these trivial matters very clearly!


    Even the exact number of points scored! She would show off whenever she met someone!


    ¡°Still a student¡­¡±


    It turned out that Second Brother Yu not only forcefully took away a young girl, but also one just of legal age?


    ¡°My daughter¡¯s academic performance is excellent. If she hadn¡¯t had a slight fever during the college entrance exam, she would have been the top student in our city!¡± Jia Xiufang talked about her daughter, her bad habit of rambling surfaced, regardless of how well she knew the doctor.


    ¡°My family had a top student in the sciences six years ago too.¡± That student turned out to be Xiao Qian¡¯s brother-in-law, Yu Minglang.


    Sister-in-law Yu thought that Second Brother Yu was into those academically outstanding types.


    Jia Xiufang still needed to undergo some gynecological examinations, so Sister-in-law Yu led her into the inner room. As soon as the door closed, she began her examination and inquired about Xiao Qian¡¯s background.


    Jia Xiufang liked to talk about her children; Sister-in-law Yu started the conversation, and she spilled ail the beans about Xiao Qian¡¯s basic background.


    After Xiao Qian left with Jia Xiufang, Sister-in-law Yu couldn¡¯t wait to call her mother-in-law.


    ¡°Mom, there¡¯s good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?¡±


    ¡°Tell me the good news first.¡±


    ¡°Second Brother took a liking to the girl, who came here today. She¡¯s good-looking, filial, and treats her mother very well. She¡¯s quite intelligent, too, an academic achiever.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, 1 told you, my son¡¯s taste in people can¡¯t be wrong!¡± Mother Yu became excited.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get too excited yet; there¡¯s something else. This girl is only 18 years old¡­¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Mother Yu was taken aback.


    Was her son going for the ¡°old cow eating young grass¡±?


    ¡°She¡¯s just been admitted to university, a top 985 Project major. She¡¯s quite impressive. She nearly became the top student in the college entrance exam, but had bad luck because she got a fever.¡± Sister-in-law Yu seemed to sense Mother Yu¡¯s disappointment, so she added more.


    ¡°However, the girl is a minority, so there¡¯s no problem with getting a marriage certificate. In my opinion, let Ming Lang date her for a year first. Ming Lang has to focus on his career for a while, and during this time, it would be good for the young couple to deepen their understanding of each other.¡±


    ¡°At 18, she¡¯s so young and still has four years of university left¡­¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Second Brother also just take over the company and need a few years to adjust? Isn¡¯t this a perfect match? Instead of having Second Brother busy with work and not returning home, leaving his wife alone in their empty room, he could spend a lifetime like this. By the time his wife graduates, they could have a child right away, how nice would that be.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true¡­ do you really like the girl that much?¡±


    Sister-in-law Yu held a high position in the old Yu family. Although Second Brother already had two daughters-in-law, Mother Yu still got along best with Eldest Sister-in-law. Both mothers-in-law were doctors, both carrying gossip traits; they always bonded well. Second Brother¡¯s wife was always gloomy and narrow-minded, and they both didn¡¯t quite like her.


    ¡°Based on my many years of experience in introducing potential matches, this girl is steady in her work and knows when to speak and when to stay quiet. Most importantly, at just over ten years old, she already knows how to care for her mother. Such children are rare.¡±


    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s great. I¡¯m happy.¡± Mother Yu¡¯s eyes lit up, if Eldest Sister-in-law liked her, then she must like her too.


    Back when Second Brother brought his wife home to meet the family, Eldest Sister-in-law was the first to see her. She correctly predicted that Second Brother would have an uneasy life with her, and their experience over the years had been indeed troublesome.


    ¡°So when should we go over and meet the girl¡¯s family?¡± Mother Yu was quite anxious.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for Second Brother to be upfront with us. We shouldn¡¯t go in a big group and scare the girl. Mom, do you think Second Brother, with his personality, can woo a girl? That girl is quite pretty, and she¡¯s going to be seeing many boys at university. Can our boring Second Brother succeed?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Second Brother might look reserved, but he¡¯s just like his father; cunning. He has never failed to get what he has his eyes on.¡±


    Mother Yu always believed that the person most like Major General Yu in the family was not Second Brother but the youngest.


    When Major General Yu pursued her back in the day, didn¡¯t he also resort to shameless tactics? She had confidence in Ming Lang.


    Unbeknownst to Xiao Qian, she had already been examined by the Yu family. As she was out with Jia Xiufang, she didn¡¯t know that somebody had been waiting outside her house for an entire morning.


    That person was Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t slept all night, and while he should have been focusing on his company¡¯s affairs, his mind was still uneasy.


    He skipped work for the entire morning, but Xiao Qian never came back, and her house was still locked.


    Yu Minglang stood there bolt upright until Chen Zilong, Xiao Qian¡¯s brother, returned. Chen Zilong noticed the handsome jeep parked in front of his house and circled it twice.


    He saw the tall man standing in front of the door and his eyes lit up.


    ¡°Were you the one who put out the fire at our house last night?¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at him, guessing that this was Xiao Qian¡¯s brother, and nodded.


    ¡°Where is my sister?¡±


    ¡°She went to the hospital with my mom,¡± Chen Zilong¡¯s eyes swept Yu Minglang up and down.


    The man was indeed handsome, much better than their former brother-in-law.


    ¡°Is she ill?¡± Yu Minglang furrowed his thick brows.


    ¡°Apparently, the former brother-in-law had hepatitis, and my sister went to get tested ¡ª hey, are you interested in my sister?¡±


    Regarding this issue, Yu Minglang chose not to refute, explain, or deny.


    ¡°When will she be back?¡± He was running out of time.


    ¡°Who knows, it might be a while longer. Hey, what do you do for a living? Does your family have money? Are you in a better position than my former brother-in-law?¡±


    Although Chen Zilong didn¡¯t know what kind of car Yu Minglang drove, he concluded that it must be better than what his former brother-in-law had been driving: a QQcar.


    Much better, in fact ¨C a whole different level of better.


    ¡°I¡¯m a businessman.¡±


    Hearing that she might not be back for quite some time and knowing that he had to return to work soon, what should he do?

 Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Top Student Vs Slacker Student, the Deepest Level of Disdain

    Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Top Student Vs Slacker Student, the Deepest Level of Disdain


    Translator: 549690339


    When it comes to the girl he likes, Yu Minglang tends to be a bit slow in perceiving the situation, but he¡¯s pretty sharp with others.


    Just by looking at Chen Zilong, he could tell that the boy was unreliable. If he asked him to relay a message, who knew how it would turn out? But if he were to leave a note for Xiao Qian, her family would surely find out.


    Chen Zilong had an unreliable look about him. In Yu Minglang¡¯s mind, that¡¯s what a spy in a war should look like.


    He kept referring to himself as her ¡®former brother-in-law¡¯, but what brother-in-law? They weren¡¯t even married, she was unmarried, unmarried, unmarried!


    ¡°I¡¯ll write something, and you help me deliver it.¡±


    Yu Minglang returned to the car, took out pen and paper, and wrote down a string of characters.


    After he finished writing, he handed the note, along with a newspaper from the car, to Chen Zilong¡ªit was time to return to work.


    Chen Zilong took the note and went into the yard, smirking as he opened it.


    ¡°Let¡¯s see what this rich-looking man has written to my sister¡ªI can¡¯t believe this!¡±


    Upon opening it, Chen Zilong¡¯s heart took a staggering blow.


    sin2a+cos2a, the square root of 6*8+1, along with a pile of mathematics or chemistry formulas and a bunch of symbols that Chen Zilong, the slacker student, simply could not understand.


    This was the deepest form of contempt a high-achieving student could show towards a slacker student!


    They¡¯re not afraid of you reading it, because even if you do, you won¡¯t understand.


    For the first time, Chen Zilong realized the importance of studying. Who would have thought that high-achieving students had the power to launch group attacks even when passing notes!


    He was certain that this rich-looking man had messaged his sister about something, but in the cryptic language of high-achievers!


    You will never understand the darkness of the night, just like how a slacker student will never understand the messages passed between high-achievers¡­ When Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang returned, Jia Xiufang was carrying numerous bags. Xiao Qian felt very sorry for her.


    ¡°This is highway robbery, a few bralettes all costing several hundred! Why don¡¯t they just rob me? Qian¡¯er, why did you buy these things for me? Aren¡¯t the three for ten yuan ones I wear from the Night Market just fine?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was dragged by Xiao Qian to the lingerie counter. The Shopping Guide was choosing the most suitable size for her mother, Jia Xiufang. While her mother was trying on clothes inside, she had already paid up front.


    She even conspired with the shopping guide to say that once purchased, it couldn¡¯t be returned. Jia Xiufang almost cried when she saw the price.


    ¡°The three for ten yuan ones have already caused breast hyperplasia, and you still want to wear them?! Throw them all away once we get home!¡±


    Most diseases related to a woman¡¯s breast are caused by ill-fitting bras. Since she knew her mother only had a minor problem, Xiao Qian naturally wanted to eliminate Jia Xiufang¡¯s bad habits from the root.


    Jia Xiufang was always looking for a bargain and liked to buy three for ten yuan undergarments from the Night Market. The fabric was not good, and the size was not appropriate, which not only caused sagging but also impeded blood circulation. This was definitely not a good habit.


    ¡°Why is something worn underneath so expensive? Even the clothes I wear outside aren¡¯t this pricy!¡± Jia Xiufang was now wearing the new undergarments that her daughter had bought for her. They were indeed comfortable and did not constrict her, but they were too expensive.


    ¡°For women, what you wear on the outside is for others to see, and what you wear on the inside is for yourself. If you can¡¯t even treat yourself well, who will treat you well?¡±


    Look at Chu Xue, who earned only a few hundred a month but dared to buy such enticing undergarments. In contrast, her mother¡¯s undergarments were shabby and old, to the point that her father wouldn¡¯t even want to touch her. This was the difference between a wife and a mistress.


    ¡°You spendthrift, where are you getting this money from?¡±


    ¡°From the bonus for getting into university.¡± Actually, it¡¯s from her father- ¡°Where¡¯s the money? Hand it all over¡ª Forget it, just keep it and spend wisely.¡± Jia Xiufang initially wanted her daughter to hand over all the money, just like how New Year¡¯s money needed to be handed over. Parents have been managing their children¡¯s money for many years.


    ¡°How come you¡¯re not collecting it?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Jia Xiufang lowered her head and revealed a smile that was both happy and a little melancholic.


    ¡°You¡¯ve grown up. It¡¯s time to learn to manage your own money.¡±


    It felt like this girl had grown so much overnight and had learned to be considerate.


    At home, Playboy Chen Zilong was sitting on the sofa. When he saw that Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang were back, he lazily greeted them.


    ¡°Mom, where did you guys go? I¡¯m starving.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already bought the food. 1¡¯11 go get the plates.¡± Jia Xiufang headed to the kitchen with the food.


    Chen Zilong rummaged through the bags, ¡°Did you buy me anything, sis?¡±


    ¡°Of course not, you already have everything you need.¡± Xiao Qian had always looked down on her playboy brother.


    ¡°Heh heh, if you don¡¯t try to win me over, I won¡¯t tell you that the guy from yesterday came over.¡±


    ¡°What man?¡± Xiao Qian furrowed her brow.


    ¡°The one who put out the fire at our house. He was driving such a cool big car, the wheels were this big¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately understood.


    ¡°He came?¡±


    Damn! She goes shopping with her mother for a few pieces of underwear, and this guy decides to come over, neither early nor late, but right at that time?! Noticing the quick change in Xiao Qian¡¯s face, Chen Zilong didn¡¯t dare to act cheeky any longer and quickly handed the note and newspaper to her.


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t you dare cry. Everything he left for you is right here.¡±


    Chen Zilong gave the note and newspaper to Xiao Qian. Upon seeing them, Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to laugh.


    Finally, she understood why Chen Zilong, the playboy, had such a frustrated face. Yu Minglang did a great job this time!


    Chen Zilong complained from the side.


    ¡°Sis, what does this guy do for a living? Look at these things he wrote, what do they mean?¡±


    The most distant space in the world is not between life and death.


    Rather, it¡¯s when you recognize these mathematical formulas but don¡¯t know what they mean.


    ¡°Never mind.¡± Xiao Qian, looking at the pile of symbols, felt her heart lighten. She took the items that Yu Minglang left for her and went upstairs.


    Just as she was passing by Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, where are you going? It¡¯s time to eat!¡±


    ¡°You guys eat first, I¡¯ll eat later.¡±


    Xiao Qian went back to her room, shut the door, took out a piece of paper and a pen, and quickly began to calculate on the paper.


    Some of them were very simple, and she knew the answer as soon as she saw them. For example, for sin*2(a) + cosA2(a), the answer was 1.


    Some were complicated, and Xiao Qian had to use a pen to calculate. She finally ended up with a string of numbers.


    1,7,105,265,403,509?


    What did these mean?


    Xiao Qian read it twice and understood.


    She opened up the newspaper he had left and began counting the characters one by one.


    Meet you the day after tomorrow at night?


    The pile of questions that Yu Minglang left behind was very simple for Xiao Qian, but it was tough for the likes of Chen Zilong, the playboy.


    Generally speaking, a confident woman like Xiao Qian would never repeat a question she had already completed once, especially if it was this simple.


    Yet, this simple task led her to calculate it three times and count it three more. In the end, it still resulted in the same six characters.


    Xiao Qian held the note and looked it over several times before gently picking it up and placing it in the little box in her drawer. She even carefully smoothed out the creases on it.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a clingy and unshakeable fool. I¡¯m at a loss with you..¡±

 Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Awesome, Word Yu Minglang

    Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Awesome, Word Yu Minglang


    Translator: 549690339


    In order to meet with Xiao Qian the day after tomorrow, Yu Minglang borrowed a bunch of books from the library and started studying.


    The titles of the books were: ¡°Cold Eyes on Love: Find a Girlfriend in Seven Days¡±, ¡°How to Make the Person You Love Fall in Love with You¡±, and ¡°Postpartum Care for Sows¡± ¨C well, the last one was just to cover up the other books he borrowed.


    Busy working during the day, he would come home to study these books and even take notes at night.


    Finally, the agreed-upon time arrived. Yu Minglang took a few hours off, changed his clothes, and stopped by a flower shop. Pointing to the reddest bouquet, he said unnaturally,


    ¡°I want this one.¡±


    The Boss Lady of the flower shop smiled brightly. Being able to make a sale just before closing time made her happy-


    The books said that buying flowers could increase affection. Holding the bouquet that represented affection, Yu Minglang headed towards Xiao Qian¡¯s house.


    At this time, it was already 8 o¡¯clock at night.


    Xiao Qian was restless and had washed her hands more than ten times, but her heart was still not calm.


    Blockhead Yu left her a hidden message, saying he would look for her tonight.


    But how late exactly?


    It¡¯s so late already, and he still isn¡¯t here?


    What does he want to do, and moreover, at such a late hour? If he knocks on the door and comes in, what will her mother think?


    What¡¯s even more annoying is that this guy only left a note, and she couldn¡¯t contact him at all.


    She didn¡¯t know what he was going to do. If he really rushed in, how should she explain it to her mother?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s clever and controlling mind was in chaos at this moment.


    Suddenly, the window was hit by something. Xiao Qian went to the window, opened the curtain, and just as she steadied herself, there was another hit.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth twitched as she looked at the man standing outside the courtyard downstairs. His entrance tactics were truly frightening!


    Using a slingshot to shoot soybeans at people¡¯s windows¡­ Are you really aiming to be single for a lifetime?


    Who would bother with this kind of guy, shooting at their windows with a slingshot in the middle of the night? A timid girl would probably think this was a visiting enemy!


    Xiao Qian steadied her mind, first cocked her ear to listen to her mother¡¯s side and made sure there was no movement. Then she opened the window, followed the previous path, jumped from the window to the awning, and then jumped to the door. As soon as she stood up, Yu Minglang immediately came forward to give her a hug-


    It felt different when he figured it out. Hugging the girl was so natural.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t wear her nightgown today but wore long pants, so Yu Minglang didn¡¯t see anything.


    ¡°The design of your house is not safe. If there is a bad guy, it is easy for them to enter your room.¡±


    Xiao Qian hit him, ¡°Apart from you, who uses a slingshot to shoot at people¡¯s windows, who would come into my room?¡±


    This was an urban village, and the neighbors had been living here for many years. The security was generally good.


    ¡°If it¡¯s an adult man, it¡¯s easy to enter your room from your (home door) position. You must keep your windows closed at night.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s house design was too unsafe.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes. Blockhead Yu couldn¡¯t speak elegantly; look, he didn¡¯t say anything serious as soon as he opened his mouth!


    He captured this little gesture of hers and found it so cute.


    Being stared at by him made her hair stand on end, so Xiao Qian asked, ¡°What do you want from me?¡±


    Speaking while vigilantly glancing around.


    She couldn¡¯t let the neighbors find out that she was meeting with a man late at night. That wouldn¡¯t be good gossip.


    Yu Minglang seemed to know her troubles, so he took her hand and walked towards his car parked tens of meters away.


    Who let you hold her hand?!


    And to hold it so naturally! Have you confessed your love? Is the proper procedure in place? No, what the hell is she blindly expecting? Let Blockhead Yu lead her astray!


    The little person in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was already spitting fire, but she couldn¡¯t break free. His grip was strong, and he wouldn¡¯t let go no matter what.


    When they got to the car, Xiao Qian sat in the co-pilot seat and glared at him fiercely.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Say it!¡±


    ¡°I, I, I¡¯m that, urn.¡± Yu Minglang had been holding back all the way, trying to think of a good opening line, but one glare from the girl¡¯s big eyes, and he couldn¡¯t remember a word.


    He stammered for a while but still couldn¡¯t get it out. Xiao Qian was burning with several ranges of unnamed fire, and she pulled the car door, ready to get out. Who wants to hear so much stammering!


    Yu Minglang felt that he had forgotten everything he had read the night before. He could not remember anything the book taught.


    ¡°I locked the car door. You can¡¯t get out.¡±


    Xiao Qian was emboldened by evil, stretching out her hand to push him.


    ¡°You¡¯re annoying!¡±


    Using words that bully young girls, you¡¯re so smooth!


    ¡°I have something to say to you!¡±


    Xiao Qian silently looked at him, only to see the young major¡¯s complexion change, then his ears turned red.


    I¡¯ll endure¡­ Xiao Qian silently counted in her heart.


    She counted to 100, and Yu Minglang still couldn¡¯t squeeze out a word.


    The little person in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was already spitting fire everywhere, but she still had to bear the pain.


    ¡°What do you want to say to me?¡± This silence pushed Xiao Qian to the edge of exploding. So she asked first.


    ¡°I want to tell you that ¨C your house¡¯s window is not very safe.¡±


    ¡°¡­So?¡±


    ¡°Next time, 1¡¯11 make an anti-theft mechanism for you!¡±


    ¡­ Ha! Making that thing can only prevent him, the bad guy! After all, who else would use a slingshot to shoot at people¡¯s windows other than him!


    The atmosphere in the car became awkward again. After talking about the mechanism, Yu Minglang¡¯s side fell silent again.


    Xiao Qian waited and waited, and seeing that he still didn¡¯t speak, she couldn¡¯t bear it any longer.


    ¡°If you have nothing to say, I¡¯ll leave!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± He suddenly reached out and grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s arm.


    Xiao Qian was wearing a chiffon blouse that Jia Xiufang had bought for her at the Night Market. The quality wasn¡¯t very good, so it couldn¡¯t withstand his force. In the quiet car, the sound of the fabric ripping resounded.


    And then¡­


    Yu Minglang looked at the piece of cloth in his hand and the girl¡¯s white arm. Why was it white? He remembered that just now, the girl¡¯s arm was wrapped in a pink lotus leaf sleeve.


    So, where did the lotus leaf sleeve go?


    It was in his hand¡­


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned white and red, red and white. She raised her hand and snatched the sleeve from his grip.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­I¡¯ll take you to buy clothes, okay?¡± Ha, he finally found a safe topic!


    Xiao Qian actually wanted to maintain her ladylike image.


    But being angered by him, she couldn¡¯t care about her image anymore.


    ¡°In the middle of the night, buy what clothes?!¡±


    Yu Minglang repeatedly failed to improve his favorability with Xiao Qian and realized that he was quickly being labeled as a person to be rejected. In desperation, he finally blurted out,


    ¡°I came to ask if you are willing to be with me for the rest of our lives


    A harsh ringtone interrupted his next words. Yu Minglang lowered his head.


    Phone, oh phone, why do you ring at this time!


    Xiao Qian and Ming Lang¡¯s inner thoughts were in sync at this moment: I¡¯m going, I¡¯m really going!

 Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 54: He is so promising, hehe.

    Chapter 54: Chapter 54: He is so promising, hehe.


    Translator: 549690339


    Because he had just taken over the company and there were many complex internal issues to deal with, Yu Minglang had to be reachable by phone at all times, even when he was on vacation or asleep.


    ¡°I am Yu Minglang, hmm, got it.¡±


    Some issues occurred in the company, which needed his attention. The idea of a domineering CEO effortlessly managing everything from afar is a lie. In reality, managing a company is a hassle, especially when it¡¯s a newly-taken-over company.


    Xiao Qian observed the change in him after he took the call, as if he became a completely different person. Gone was the foolish young man, replaced by a serious expression, making her overlay the image of him from her previous life.


    It seemed like this in the past too. In reality, he was very decisive and shrewd, only showing a touch of humanity when he was with her.


    Back then, Xiao Qian was still young and didn¡¯t take his special treatment of her to heart.


    At that time, she hadn¡¯t learned to appreciate the sense of responsibility in a mature man.


    Just like any young woman in love, she would wonder if Yu Minglang had true feelings for her, and whether his work was more important to him than she was.


    However, now she could understand why he had to leave, seeing his overly serious face.


    Even so, she felt that his particularly serious and responsible face was attractive, as a responsible man is forever the most handsome in a woman¡¯s eyes.


    A woman¡¯s taste in men changes from when she¡¯s 20 to when she¡¯s 30.


    As she grew older and understood responsibility and duty, she finally realized how attractive and manly men with these qualities can be.


    This was probably the busiest and most tiring time for him, but no matter how busy or tired, he would find time to see her.


    ¡°I have to head back to the office. We¡¯ll talk next time we meet.¡±


    Yu Minglang opened the car door, and Xiao Qian stayed still in the co-pilot seat, not speaking, her eyes fixed on him.


    As if to say, are you sure I¡¯ll see you next time?


    Seeing her not moving, Yu Minglang, as if he remembered something, grabbed the red flowers from the back seat and shoved them into Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Everything will be talked about when I come back. You have to be obedient!¡±


    To hell with your advice! In this state of mind, Xiao Qian was chased out of the car by him.


    Then, Yu Minglang¡¯s car sped off, leaving Xiao Qian behind with a trail of exhaust fumes, a torn sleeve, and a bunch of red flowers in her arms¡­


    Carnations?!


    Xiao Qian silently looked at the flowers in her arms.


    He really had guts, giving a girl carnations?


    Based on his absurd behavior tonight, Xiao Qian should throw these flowers ¨C which symbolize motherly love ¨C on the ground and stomp on them a few times.


    Red carnation¡¯s flower language is unconditional motherly love, huh¡­


    Who is your mother!


    With a surge of nameless anger, Xiao Qian arrived at the entrance of her home and saw the locked door. She was speechless.


    How should she climb back with a bouquet of flowers symbolizing motherly love in her hands?


    ¡°Yu Minglang clearly said that it¡¯s easy to climb this high wall. So exhausting¡­¡± With one hand holding the bouquet of flowers and the other grappling with the yard gate, Xiao Qian cursed Yu Minglang a thousand times in her heart.


    Despite her disgust, she held the ¡°motherly love¡± flowers tightly in her hand and refused to throw them away.


    Yu Minglang painstakingly arranged the meeting through secret codes and nights, but besides leaving Xiao Qian with a bellyful of anger, there was nothing left to show for it.


    It was as if he vanished from the earth.


    For a whole week, Xiao Qian did not see him.


    That bunch of ¡°motherly love¡± flowers was thrown and picked up by Xiao Qian several times but still survived in a cola bottle in her bedroom, with the water being changed a few times, before it finally wilted.


    By the time the flowers were gone, he still hadn¡¯t appeared.


    At first, she felt resentful towards his hit-and-run behavior, but as he became quiet, she began to worry about his safety.


    He never brought work matters home. In their past life, he would never tell her about such things, even when they were really close, always keeping his lips sealed about it.


    Now, as they hadn¡¯t even started their relationship, it was even less likely for him to speak.


    But Xiao Qian knew that he must be going through a hard time now¡­


    With such a huge family business handed to him, it was inevitable that some shareholders would cause trouble behind his back, even resorting to disgraceful means. People wouldn¡¯t easily submit to such a young leader, so who knew what methods they would use against him.


    In his previous life, Yu Minglang had always been smooth sailing, so he should be fine this time¡­ right?


    However, when she called, it would never go through, and her heart remained suspended in worry.


    These days, Xiao Qian had been secretly looking for Trash Dad¡¯s whereabouts, but her efforts had been limited, and she had not found him yet.


    However, Xiao Qian was not in a hurry; Trash Dad would appear sooner or later, and it didn¡¯t matter when. The later Chen Lin returned, the more Jia Xiufang would believe what Xiao Qian said.


    In the blink of an eye, several days had passed, and it was time for Jia Xiufang to hold the college entrance celebration for Xiao Qian.


    The celebration was held in a relatively large hotel in Qiang City, which Xiao Qian had chosen. Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t decide, but Xiao Qian made the choice for her.


    On Xiao Qian¡¯s repeated reminders, Jia Xiufang¡¯s attitude towards Chen Lin had also changed.


    During this time, Xiao Qian played a significant role.


    She spent a lot of time every day talking to her mother, constantly instilling the idea that she was a needed mother and not a worthless person.


    ¡°Mom, which one looks nicer?¡± Xiao Qian picked up two outfits.


    ¡°This one, it makes my girl look elegant.¡± Jia Xiufang pointed out.


    ¡°Mom, you have a great choice.¡± Xiao Qian would say this kind of thing many times a day.


    You¡¯re doing well, you¡¯re in the right, you¡¯re a mother needed by your child; repeatedly reinforcing these ideas was her crucial method to ensure her mother wouldn¡¯t fall into a mental breakdown.


    Sure enough, a big smile appeared on Jia Xiufang¡¯s face.


    ¡°You¡¯re already so grown up, but you still depend on your mother for everything.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t be able to grow up. Mom, half the credit for my Admission Notice goes to you. Really, if you didn¡¯t cook for me every day, how could I focus on my studies? My mom is the best.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re such a sweet talker lately, really.¡± Jia Xiufang wiped away her tears and playfully slapped Xiao Qian¡¯s back.


    ¡°Otherwise, do you think 1 want to be this cheesy? My persona is broken.


    Where¡¯s the cool female boss I once was? Now I¡¯m just the female version of a chicken soup peddler, Yu Minglang!¡±


    Xiao Qian muttered under her breath, too quiet for Jia Xiufang to hear.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what did you say?¡±


    ¡°I said, my mom is the best¡­¡± Sobbing, this chicken soup was getting to her, causing goosebumps! Hurry up and find Chen Lin, so they could get divorced once he¡¯s found. This poor act of pouring chicken soup wasn¡¯t her style.


    Xiao Qian drew a circle on the calendar, seven days ago. Yu Minglang, my celebration has started, and you¡¯ve been gone for seven days. Are you safe?


    With a scoff, she shook her head. Her persona had long since crumbled. Longing was clearly not an emotion that a villainous female boss should possess..

 Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Zheng Xu, We Meet Again

    Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Zheng Xu, We Meet Again


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang hosted a college entrance banquet with ten tables, inviting all the relatives.


    Without Chen Lin, the atmosphere was slightly strange, but regardless, Xiao Qian became the focus of the day.


    Following Jia Xiufang¡¯s lead to chat with each table and accepting everyone¡¯s congratulations, whether genuine or insincere, Xiao Qian took mental note of all the relatives present.


    In fact, most of their family¡¯s relatives were neither good nor bad ¨C they would visit during occasions but keep their distance otherwise. There weren¡¯t many reliable ones, but there weren¡¯t many extremely shameless ones either. In her memory, the only utterly shameless ones seemed to be her Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family.


    Worth noting was Xiao Qian¡¯s Fourth Uncle¡¯s family. In her past life, Fourth Uncle had been kind to her. After her downfall, it was only his family who had offered her a helping hand. Fourth Uncle had a cousin named Chen Chao, who left a deep impression on Xiao Qian.


    There were two most challenging times in Xiao Qian¡¯s past life. The first one was when she divorced that bitch.


    The second time, just after setting up her studio, she had a cash shortage, adding onto her daughter Xiao Wei getting sick and hospitalized. Borrowing money from everyone, she could really see the fickleness of human nature.


    When nothing was wrong, many people acted as friends and relatives, but when things did go wrong, and money was needed, everyone hid faster than anything else.


    After borrowing from all around, Xiao Qian was almost desperate, on the verge of taking extremes to raise money for her daughter. It was at that moment that her cousin Chen Chao came back from abroad and gave her fifty thousand yuan directly.


    In fact, her cousin didn¡¯t save much money when sent abroad by his company. The money he gave her wasn¡¯t a small sum for him. But Xiao Qian would always remember a snowy night. She had been holding her sick little Xiao Wei, standing at the entrance of the hospital, watching her cousin get off a taxi and offering her a shoebox in a black plastic bag. He said just one sentence.


    ¡°Take it to treat your child.¡±


    Upon opening the box, she saw stacks of cash, bundled together.


    After Xiao Qian made a fortune, many people fawned over her, sending gifts and establishing connections. She had received gifts worth hundreds of thousands, and it was quite normal to have human interactions with such values.


    But those were just adding flowers to the brocade, inessential and not worth care.


    Only the lifesaving fifty thousand yuan sent in the snow was unforgettable to Xiao Qian.


    Although she also helped Fourth Uncle¡¯s family after she became rich, Xiao Qian always felt she could never repay this debt of gratitude fully.


    Her cousin¡¯s life was not good in the previous life, not because of money, but emotional problems. Xiao Qian felt that since she was reborn at this point in time, she could help her cousin.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you daydreaming about? Your Second Uncle is talking to you, didn¡¯t you hear?¡± Jia Xiufang nudged Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian came back to her senses. At this table, besides Second Uncle¡¯s family, there were also Fourth Uncle and Big Uncle. Chen Lin was third in the family¡¯s order.


    Big Uncle was the type who loved to show off. When he bought some ribs, he¡¯d hate not walking around the neighborhood with them, pretending to be casual while showing off to others. If he saw someone else doing better, he became jealous. But besides being small-minded and having a sharp tongue, he hadn¡¯t done anything overly excessive.


    Second Uncle was good at talking and hobnobbing, getting close to those with money and saying all the nice things in front of them. However, when Xiao Qian was in difficulty, it was his family that had hidden away first.


    Although these two families weren¡¯t great, they hadn¡¯t done anything too overboard either. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to take care of them, nor did she want to be too close to them.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re a promising child. Among all our family members, you¡¯re the only one who¡¯s always good at studying. Now you¡¯re admitted to university, your Second Uncle can also be proud.¡± Second Uncle said, as if he had contributed a lot to Xiao Qian¡¯s admission to university. With her head down, no one could see the sarcastic smile on Xiao Qian¡¯s lips.


    When she carried little Xiao Wei and went about borrowing money, she clearly remembered the attitude of her Second Uncle.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, hurry up and toast your Second Uncle.¡± Jia Xiufang pushed Xiao Qian, and she stood up with a glass of Sprite. However, she was looking at Fourth Uncle, who hadn¡¯t spoken.


    ¡°Uncle, I toast you. Is Chao not here?¡±


    ¡°Your cousin Chao has work in his company, and he can¡¯t come. He asked me to say hello to you for him.¡± Fourth Uncle replied.


    ¡°I¡¯ll visit him in a few days.¡± Given the timeline, Chao was about to go abroad. Xiao Qian had to stop him, as going abroad would be the first step in his unfortunate love life.


    Second Uncle felt awkward, being completely ignored. He could only drink his wine in silence.


    Fourth Uncle¡¯s family were all honest people, not saying much, but they stepped up the most during critical moments.


    The ones who treated you well might not be chatty or try to stay present, but when needed, they¡¯d really stand out.


    Facing Xiao Qian¡¯s toast, the honest Fourth Uncle didn¡¯t know what to do and could only drink the wine his niece offered, saying shyly to her,


    ¡°Study hard.¡±


    Second Uncle said no more, his face showing a hint of displeasure.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t care what he thought and casually made an excuse to leave the room.


    There were a total of four small rooms reserved for the banquet, filled with the smell of alcohol. Having been busy until now, Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t eaten a bite and had drunk a bellyful of soda.


    She had no appetite and didn¡¯t feel hungry. She walked to a corner of the corridor and looked outside through the window. The hotel wasn¡¯t far from his workplace, and she could vaguely see luxurious tali buildings in the city center.


    There was still no news from Yu Minglang. She didn¡¯t know if his work was finished and whether he had been injured in some kind of trap.


    Thinking of that fool, Xiao Qian felt restless and wanted to wash her hands.


    She was on the second floor, and the restroom was on the third floor. A cleaning lady was wiping the floor near the stairs, so Xiao Qian took the elevator instead.


    There was already someone inside the elevator, a man. Xiao Qian glanced at him and didn¡¯t think much of it. But upon seeing the man¡¯s face, she was stunned.


    Wasn¡¯t this¡­ Zheng Xu?!


    This man had almost the same height as Yu Minglang, about 180 centimeters. He was more muscular than Yu Minglang, with an angular face covered in sunglasses. His overly tough features made him look fierce, and though handsome, most young girls wouldn¡¯t dare take a second look.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s history with Xiao Qian was deep. He had an extraordinary background and tremendous power, having started in real estate. He was once a member of the underworld and continued to hold an air of Jianghu even after withdrawing from the scene.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect to see Zheng Xu more than ten years earlier.


    His younger years looked like this¡­


    Zheng Xu felt a girl staring at him and glanced at her in confusion. Xiao Qian apologized and looked away.


    The elevator door opened, and Zheng Xu stepped out first. Xiao Qian looked at his retreating figure before entering the restroom.


    She turned on the faucet, the water gushing as she washed her hands. She thought of her past life¡¯s encounter with him..

 Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 56:1 am Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian

    Chapter 56: Chapter 56:1 am Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian


    Translator: 549690339


    Zheng Xu was Xiao Qian¡¯s patient, but also not just simply a patient.


    In the future, Zheng Xu would achieve great success, so keeping his visits to a psychologist secret was essential.


    So, he had used a very special way to ¡°invite¡± Xiao Qian over.


    At that time, Xiao Qian was abducted by a group of people in black clothes, bound hand and mouth, thrown onto a car, and taken to Zheng Xu¡¯s villa.


    Zheng Xu arrogantly stated, ¡°Dare to spread the news of my illness, and you won¡¯t be able to get out of here either.¡±


    Back then, Xiao Qian was already a famous psychologist. Faced with this threat, she only slightly lifted her eyelids and gestured a five with her hand. Zheng Xu was puzzled, ¡°What does that mean?¡±


    Xiao Qian told him, ¡°Fifty thousand Yuan per hour for consultation fee, not a penny less. Also ¡ª slap! She raised her hand and slapped him crisply across the face.¡±


    This slap was in response to him having her kidnapped.


    From the moment Brother Xu started his ups and downs in Jianghu, he had seen all kinds of dangers and bloodshed, but this was the first time a woman dared to hit him, and it was quite a refreshing experience.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s underlings were frightened when their boss was hit but, when they tried to teach Xiao Qian a lesson, they were stopped by just one sentence from her.


    By that time, Xiao Qian was already a boss-level woman, with a successful career and powerful aura. She scanned the room and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you want him to live? You won¡¯t find a second psychologist in the country who can cure him, just try me if you don¡¯t believe it!¡±


    So, Zheng Xu became her patient. Xiao Qian treated him for about half a year, and although his illness was not cured, they became friends.


    Zheng Xu claimed that he was protecting Xiao Qian, and many outsiders believed that there was some unspeakable relationship between Xiao Qian and Zheng Xu.


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s view, it was all nonsense. Zheng Xu had a wife, and she didn¡¯t need a man. Both of them had similar personalities, temperaments, and tactics, so they got along well and could chat and drink together.


    He was one of the few friends Xiao Qian had, and sometimes looking at him, Xiao Qian felt like she was looking at the male version of herself. She believed that Zheng Xu, when looking at her, would also have the feeling of seeing the female version of himself.


    Professionally speaking, this was a spiritual pair of twins. Xiao Qian once gave a set of questions used by psychological experts to test if someone is crazy for both of them to do.


    Out of 10 questions, they had the exact same answers for 8 of them, all showing high IQand psychological darkness. It was probably due to the negation of their negative traits that Xiao Qian found Zheng Xu more pleasant to look at than others, and Zheng Xu also took special care of Xiao Qian.


    Unexpectedly, she would see Zheng Xu earlier in this life. Judging by his attire, he seemed to be living quite well, not as impressive as in the future, but definitely from a wealthy background, and the key he was holding belonged to a Mercedes-Benz.


    Among the numerous clinical cases in Xiao Qian¡¯s years of practice, there were not many unsuccessful ones, and Zheng Xu was one of them.


    Although she had received his care and protection for many years, she could never cure his illness, which was always a knot in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    Zheng Xu was not only a friend but also Xiao Qian¡¯s spiritual twin. As long as she could cure him, Xiao Qian could also find a way to relieve her own Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


    ¡°Hurry up! Support Brother Xu, has the 120 ambulance arrived yet?¡±


    There was a commotion ahead, Xiao Qian looked up and saw several men carrying a fainting man over, and the one who had fainted was none other than Zheng Xu.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s eyes were closed, his face pale, breathing rapidly, and his body was soaked in sweat.


    At first glance, an outsider might think it was a heart attack or other acute condition, but Xiao Qian saw it at once: Zheng Xu¡¯s specific phobia had been triggered!


    It was exactly the same as when he became ill in his previous life.


    ¡°No need to send him to the hospital, find a private room, and I will treat him.¡± Xiao Qian went forward without hesitation.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s subordinates were waiting for the elevator and looked at Xiao Qian skeptically when she spoke up.


    ¡°You?¡±


    ¡°I am a psychologist. Follow my instructions. Sending him to the hospital will do no good and only make his body worse.¡±


    In his previous life, Zheng Xu had been sent to the hospital due to such an attack and was given various drugs to adjust his nervous system by incompetent doctors. As a result, not only did his condition not improve, but it worsened. When Xiao Qian took over his case, she wanted to strangle those incompetent doctors after reviewing his medical records.


    Domestic neurologists love prescribing drugs. No matter what the illness, taking pills first is a habit of theirs. It¡¯s quite unprofessional. Regardless of the cause of a mental illness, medication should be the first course of action. The rationale is akin to being treated by a good doctor: you get prescribed drugs, and if treatment doesn¡¯t go well, you¡¯re given an anti-inflammatory injection, which can be very harmful to your body.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words left them unsure whether to believe her. She looked too young, not like a doctor.


    Seeing their disbelief, Xiao Qian calmly explained, ¡°He fainted because he saw something with serrated edges. Go back and check if you don¡¯t believe me.¡±


    One of the underlings ran back to the private room they had just left and found an impressionist painting with serrated edges hung on the wall. Only then did they believe Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Doctor, is our boss all right?¡±


    ¡°No big deal, take him to a private room.¡±


    Xiao Qian directed them to carry Zheng Xu into a room, then ordered everyone to leave. She calmly stood by the window and looked outside.


    What could she do? Zheng Xu¡¯s problem was not physical but psychological, and there was no medical treatment needed for fainting caused by mental illness. They needed to wait for him to wake up.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s illness belonged to the category of specific phobias and was also known as a simple phobia.


    When patients come into contact with what they fear, or even just think of it, they become anxious and terrified. They will try their best to avoid it, and in severe cases such as Zheng Xu¡¯s, symptoms like fainting may occur.


    Actually, everyone has one or more phobias to some extent, such as girls being afraid of cockroaches and snakes, some people being afraid of heights, blood, or dentists. People know what they are afraid of and can deliberately avoid these fears without treatment, but Zheng Xu couldn¡¯t.


    What he feared was very rare: he was afraid of serrated edges. As long as he saw serrated objects, he would experience palpitations and even faint. Everyday life had many such objects, and they could crop up unexpectedly, like today.


    Five minutes later, Zheng Xu woke up and, upon opening his eyes, almost thought he had gone to heaven.


    That¡¯s because standing a few meters away from him was an angel backlit by soft light.


    Side-facing her, looking out the window, her long eyelashes formed a beautiful shadow. The sunlight penetrated her body, casting it onto the wall, making it seem like she had wings and was glowing.


    Although she stood in shadow, she looked like a vision of sunlight to anyone who saw her.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake,¡± Xiao Qian turned around and said seriously.


    ¡°I am psychologist Chen Xiaoqian. I would like to discuss with you the treatment plan for your specific phobia.. Are you willing to talk to me?¡±

 Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Set Some Ground Rules

    Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Set Some Ground Rules


    Translator: 549690339


    A psychologist?


    Zheng Xu stood up, his eyes taking on a stern look.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sick.¡± He glared coldly at Xiao Qian. If he wasn¡¯t fond of her, someone speaking to him in this manner would have long since been tossed into the sea to feed the sharks.


    ¡°There isn¡¯t a reputable psychologist in the country right now. If you refuse to see me, that¡¯s fine, but you must go abroad to receive treatment from experts. The treatment will take a long time, so you best prepare to be out of the country for half a year.¡±


    ¡°Are you seeking death?¡± Zheng Xu stared menacingly at the woman.


    He wondered, was this woman sent here by his competitors?


    Not many people knew about his condition. He was currently competing for a piece of land, was this woman an agent sent by his competitor to cause trouble?


    Furthermore, this woman was extremely beautiful. Was his opponent using a beauty trap?


    Having these thoughts, his initial favorable impression of Xiao Qian disappeared entirely, replaced with a somber expression.


    Walking down the path of the Jianghu, Zheng Xu¡¯s demeanor was enough to terrify even men, not to mention women. Any ordinary woman would have been trembling in fear by now.


    But this wasn¡¯t an ordinary woman, this was female boss Chen Xiaoqian!


    She fearlessly approached Zheng Xu, matching his intimidating presence. Behind her glasses, her beautiful big eyes shone with a keen radiance. She spoke in a professional and composed voice,


    ¡°If I were to die, there wouldn¡¯t be a second psychologist in the country capable of treating you. Even if there were, they wouldn¡¯t be as tight-lipped as 1 am.¡±


    This woman¡­ Zheng Xu narrowed his eyes.


    This was the first time a woman had shown no fear in his presence. The experienced Zheng Xu could read nothing from Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes except determination.


    Having seen many strong women before, women with the same intimidating presence as Xiao Qian were rare, but for the most part, they were all older.


    When this sort of demeanor was found in a young woman, it was surprisingly natural. Zheng Xu had met all kinds of women, but never one like her.


    Unlike the confidence and arrogance bred by the privileged children of the second or third generation, her confidence and demeanor felt¡­


    Zheng Xu remained expressionless, keeping eye contact with Xiao Qian, while trying to figure out how to describe her.


    He got it!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s demeanor didn¡¯t come from the arrogance of a privileged lineage. It was an air of dominance, born from a mentality of ¡°it¡¯s either me or nobody¡±. It reminds him of his own attitude when he first came to the south with only 300 yuan in his pocket.


    The two stared at each other for a full thirty seconds, Xiao Qian also sizing up Zheng Xu.


    If she hadn¡¯t known this guy for so long, if she wasn¡¯t wise beyond her years, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to keep calm in front of him. With his menacing face, he could even be used to scare children to sleep.


    At such a critical moment when they were staring at each other, Xiao Qian suddenly had an inappropriate thought. She imagined scaring kids to sleep with the image of Zheng Xu, ¡°Sleep quickly, or Zheng Xu will come and take you away!¡±


    Then, she let out a small smile.


    This smile distracted Zheng Xu.


    Xiao Qian was not the type to smile often. So, when someone like her suddenly laughed, even the slightest uplift of her lips was enough to leave people entranced.


    Zheng Xu extended his hand and touched Xiao Qian¡¯s chin, ¡°Who sent you? How much they are paying you? I¡¯ll double it, and you follow me instead.¡±


    Xiao Qian silently stared at him for two seconds and then-


    ¡°Smack!¡±


    Zheng Xu was stunned.


    Did he¡­ just get slapped?


    A woman dared to slap him?!


    ¡°Know your place, 1 am a doctor. If all doctor-patient relationships were messed up like this, society would fall into chaos!¡± Xiao Qian slapped him and felt immensely satisfied.


    This scene was eerily similar to one from her past life.


    Damn him for trying to play the dominant CEO card with her, a slap in the face was too light a punishment!


    ¡°You dare to hit me?!¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s voice carried a murderous undertone.


    He never lacked for female company, well, many were gifted spoils from his exploits, but which one dared to lash out at Brother Xu? Was she tired of living?


    ¡°I detest being touched by men. Regardless of whether you are ¡®Brother Xu¡¯ now or if you ever become ¡®Master Xu¡¯ in the future, if you dare lay a finger on me, 1¡¯11 still slap you! Don¡¯t bring your outside demeanor to the doctor¡¯s office. Remember, for effective treatment, a psychologist and a patient must maintain an equal status. A hierarchy is not conducive to treatment. If you¡¯re willing to be treated, get treated. If not, then be prepared to get scared into fainting at any time. I don¡¯t care either way.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke without any hesitation.


    She hated it when men touched her. Even if it was Zheng Xu, a familiar friend of hers, if he touched her, she would feel uncomfortable. Earlier, he touched her face, and she felt extremely repulsed by it. So far, the only person who could touch her was Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Do you know who I am?¡±


    ¡°Who in Qiang City doesn¡¯t know Zheng Xu? Use your 250 IQbrain and think about it, if I were sent by an opponent, any identity would be better than being a psychologist. And if your opponent knew about your condition, unless their brain was blocked by a door, they would try to exploit it, not hire a psychologist.¡±


    While her reasoning made sense, Zheng Xu remained on high alert.


    ¡°I¡¯m not ill.¡± Very few people would admit they have a mental condition.


    Especially for someone like Zheng Xu, a decisively aggressive crime boss. If word got out that he was phobic, he would be laughed to death.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing shameful about having a phobia. Psychoanalytic theory believes that terror is the symbolic and displaceable result of repressed subconscious conflict. Anyone may have it. Therefore, even if you do have a phobia, it doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯re not a man. You must correctly understand your problem.¡±


    ¡°I. DO. NOT!¡± Zheng Xu wanted to slap Xiao Qian as well, but looking at her face, he just couldn¡¯t bring himself to do it.


    ¡°Not? Ha, here, look at this!¡±


    Xiao Qian suddenly raised her hand, interlocked her fingers making a serrated shape. Upon looking, Zheng Xu felt dizzy, his heart raced, he was short of breath. He felt as if he was in a deep abyss, with the Grim Reaper himself carrying a serrated knife was pushing him off a cliff¡­


    Seeing his complexion change, Xiao Qian lowered her hand, ¡°Now, are you willing to talk?¡±


    ¡°Who are you, really?¡± Zheng Xu managed to keep his composure, but he was noticeably paler than before.


    It was peculiar that a crime boss would have such a problem. As of now, Xiao Qian was almost equivalent to holding his life in her hands.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told you before, I¡¯m Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°What is your purpose?¡±


    ¡°I refuse to believe there¡¯s a patient in this world I cannot cure.¡± 1 didn¡¯t cure him in my past life, so 1 will continue to work on him in this one! Xiao Qian is not going to tell him that she regards him as an experimental subject.


    Zheng Xu squinted his eyes, as if he was assessing the credibility of her words. If she was sent by his enemies, keeping this woman would be a disaster. But if she wasn¡¯t¡­


    ¡°How do you plan on handling my condition?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t rush to answer, but calmly put forth her demands.


    ¡°In order to treat you, we need to establish some ground rules..¡±

 Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The First Treatment

    Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The First Treatment


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°First, your treatment will take more than half a year, with two sessions per week for the first half-month, and then two sessions per month afterwards. 1 will decide on the dates.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Second, the treatment fee is calculated by the hour, at fifty¡­¡± she almost said fifty thousand, ¡°fifty yuan per hour, but for whatever help 1 provide, you cannot refuse.¡±


    It was practically a giveaway price. She didn¡¯t actually want to charge him, but knowing Zheng Xu and his suspicious personality, he would be doubtful if she refused payment.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Third, in front of me, we are just a doctor and patient. Besides this, you cannot have any physical contact with me. If 1 find you touching me like you just did, 1 will immediately stop the treatment.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Zheng Xu was just wondering if she was using treatment as an excuse to get closer to him, but he was taken aback when he heard her third condition.


    ¡°As I said, everyone may have different phobias. Yours is zigzagphobia, and I have a tendency for contact phobia. 1 don¡¯t like people getting close to me. Do you understand?¡±


    Her contact phobia was much less severe than her OCD. It could only be considered a tendency, not yet reaching a pathological level, just like many people¡¯s preference for cleanliness, with just a bit of heightened sensitivity. ¡°Aren¡¯t you a psychologist?¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°You¡¯re giving psychologists too much credit. We¡¯re not gods or superheroes who can save ourselves, let alone our loved ones directly. Do you know how many psychologists die from depression every year? A lot! Mental illness has nothing to do with one¡¯s strength of will. Some people don¡¯t fall ill not because they¡¯re strong, but because they¡¯re luckier than those who do fall ill. It¡¯s just like the flu virus; no one knows who will catch it.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Isn¡¯t there any man who can touch you?¡± Zheng Xu found it unbelievable that a woman like her could exist.


    Yes, there was one ¨C wasn¡¯t it Yu Minglang? Xiao Qian did not understand why she disliked both men and women touching her, but not Yu Minglang. It was not until much later that Xiao Qian found out it wasn¡¯t because of love, but fate. Everything happens for a reason.


    ¡°If you accept my conditions, our first treatment session will start now.¡± Xiao Qian deftly changed the topic.


    ¡°If I¡¯m not your patient, is it okay to pursue you?¡± Zheng Xu used the word ¡®pursue¡¯.


    Women have always been readily available to him, but he knew this woman in front of him was different. This was the first time he declared his intentions to pursue a girl.


    ¡°It¡¯s taboo for psychologists to have a romantic relationship with their patients. Breaking this rule means losing one¡¯s qualification to be a doctor. I don¡¯t think you¡¯re charming enough for me to give up the job I love.¡±


    Zheng Xu glared at Xiao Qian for two seconds before suddenly bursting into laughter.


    ¡°I want to give it a shot.¡±


    Hearing Zheng Xu¡¯s words, Xiao Qian laughed and shook her head. Zheng Xu was puzzled.


    ¡°What are you laughing at?¡±


    Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t tell him that she thought of Yu Minglang.


    That fool couldn¡¯t say anything after hesitating for so long, and even when sending flowers, he only knew to send carnations.


    Zheng Xu was more straightforward and bold, but he could only be a friend. Xiao Qian was very clear about the boundary, it was uninteresting for two similar people to be together.


    Xiao Qian composed herself and said to Zheng Xu.


    ¡°Have your people prepare a place where you can relax. 1 will need a comfortable reclining chair, sandalwood oil, hand sanitizer, and paper.¡±


    ¡°¡­oil essence, paper?¡± Upon hearing these items, Zheng Xu¡¯s thoughts went astray.


    He and his ex-girlfriends had used these things before, but only as aids for¡­ more intimate activities.


    ¡°Wipe those messy thoughts from your mind, or else¡ª¡± Xiao Qian gestured a zigzag with her hand and Zheng Xu felt dizzy again.


    This woman¡­!


    Zheng Xu¡¯s impression of Xiao Qian completely changed after their first treatment session.


    The place where Zheng Xu could relax was his villa. The lavishly decorated villa had never hosted a woman before, and Xiao Qian was the first.


    She showed no surprise at the luxurious surroundings. She had seen it all in her past life, so she wouldn¡¯t gawk around like a country bumpkin.


    First, she asked him to sit down, then she sat down opposite him.


    ¡°I thought you¡¯d change into a doctor¡¯s white coat.¡± Zheng Xu still couldn¡¯t bring himself to see Xiao Qian as a doctor, and his words carried a teasing tone.


    ¡°Unless there¡¯s a specific request, I don¡¯t wear the doctor¡¯s uniform. 1 need to make my patients feel relaxed.¡±


    ¡°Actually, I think you¡¯d look great in a uniform.¡± The kind without anything underneath.


    Xiao Qian raised her hand, pretending to gesture a zigzag, and Zheng Xu quickly stopped teasing her.


    ¡°What kind of case does my situation belong to?¡±


    ¡°Psychological diseases are generally caused by three factors: brain-related, like inheritance, brain tumors, or external stimuli; second, imbalance of neurotransmitters, which can be treated with medication; and third, psychological barriers. Most phobias are caused by the third factor, which I believe you are as well. However, no one knows what exactly triggered you and left you with a shadow. Once we find the cause, treatment will be faster.¡±


    Zheng Xu didn¡¯t understand the professional jargon, but his expression gradually turned serious.


    ¡°Are you really a psychologist?¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, what did you think 1 was? One of those women in the adult films you watch, who wear doctor uniforms for costume play?¡± Xiao Qian glanced at him, and Zheng Xu¡¯s gaze changed.


    From being mischievous and teasing the girl, it grew equal in seriousness. He had a hunch that this woman might really be able to cure him!


    ¡°So, how do you plan to treat me?¡±


    ¡°Systematic desensitization therapy combined with hypnotherapy. Now, when you look at the zigzag pattern I¡¯ve drawn, do you feel scared?¡± She held up the paper with a wavy line drawn on it.


    Zheng Xu shook his head.


    Xiao Qian picked up another one, slightly more angular than the previous one. Zheng Xu continued shaking his head. Like this, they tested more than ten patterns until Zheng Xu finally showed signs of fear.


    ¡°How about this one?¡± Xiao Qian held up another paper.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s face turned pale, his breathing quickened. Not wanting to appear weak in front of Xiao Qian, he clenched his teeth and said, ¡°I¡¯m not scared.¡±


    ¡°Putting up a brave front won¡¯t do you any good. Remember, I¡¯m your doctor. Very well, we¡¯ve found your subjective anxiety level. Next time, we¡¯ll continue the treatment according to the order of your fears.¡±


    She arranged the papers with the zigzags in sequence so they could be reused next time.


    ¡°Alright, now we¡¯ll proceed with systematic desensitization. Please lie down on the chair and follow the sound of my voice to enter a relaxed state.¡±


    Zheng Xu lay down on the chair, Xiao Qian¡¯s gentle voice ringing in his ears, ¡°Inhale, exhale, relax. Imagine a beam of light passing over your body. As the


    light touches you, you relax ¨C your hair relaxes, your forehead relaxes¡­.¡±

 Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Can You Still Laugh?

    Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Can You Still Laugh?


    Translator: 549690339


    Hypnosis isn¡¯t like what you see on TV, where someone swings a pocket watch in front of your eyes and you follow their every command; even revealing your bank account information to the hypnotist. It¡¯s not that magical.


    Hypnosis is a process of guiding a person into a state of consciousness. It can be used to treat illnesses or take advantage of people. In her past life, Xiao Qian used her identity as a doctor to target Ni Jianren in prison, ultimately killing the scumbag.


    The first thing to achieve is relaxation and concentration, with tone and speaking speed being very important. In her past life, Xiao Qian tried many times before finding the speaking speed that could help Zheng Xu concentrate, as he wasn¡¯t easily hypnotized.


    ¡°¡­Relax your calves, you can¡¯t even feel your legs¡­You can only hear my voice now, you¡¯re at the seaside, with birds flying in the sky. It¡¯s very relaxing and comfortable¡­¡±


    At first, Zheng Xu had difficulty concentrating, but as he followed Xiao Qian¡¯s instructions, he was unconsciously brought into a semi-hypnotic state, completely relaxed.


    For professional psychologists, each person¡¯s area of expertise in treatment varies. Xiao Qian is one of the few domestic psychologists who are proficient in several major treatment methods. Unfortunately, no matter how many methods she masters, she can¡¯t save herself.


    Zheng Xu had been suffering from insomnia for a long time.


    As he slowly woke up from his sleep, seeing Chen Xiaoqian standing beside him, his first reaction was to look at the wall clock. An hour had passed?


    He felt very relaxed. This level of comfort was not something that could be achieved through sleeping pills. His body felt full of energy, and his mind was exceptionally clear.


    ¡°How did you do it?¡± He found it unbelievable.


    ¡°It¡¯s my profession. Today 1 was supposed to help you with desensitization training, but since your eyes were really tired, I changed it to relaxation hypnosis. Next time, I¡¯ll desensitize you.¡±


    ¡°Stay, I¡¯m willing to pay any amount.¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s reason for saying this had changed from before.


    Initially, he found this woman interesting and wanted to keep her around for company. But after being successfully hypnotized by Xiao Qian, he started to admire her talent. Regardless of anything else, just being able to give him a relaxing sleep was worth any amount of money he could pay.


    ¡°I have my own things to do and can¡¯t stay with you long term. Besides, the treatment plan I designed for you is already perfect, and adding more training will do you no good.¡±


    ¡°I can give you everything you want. Taking care of me would bring you more rewards than taking care of many others. Why not stay and make your life easier?¡±


    ¡°Zheng Xu, if a woman offered you 1 billion yuan and told you to spend it however you wanted, but now your life revolves around her, would you agree?¡±


    Zheng Xu had never expected her to answer this way, and he was momentarily speechless.


    Xiao Qian understood him because, deep down, Zheng Xu was like her. They were both too persistent in challenging themselves, not wanting to be shackled by things. To people like them, career is not just a money-making tool but a way to fulfill their sense of accomplishment.


    ¡°Now, I want you more than ever.¡± Zheng Xu looked at Xiao Qian seriously.


    ¡°Remember our agreement, no touching.¡± Xiao Qian reminded him.


    Even with ambitious ideas, Zheng Xu had to hold back. This woman had completely impressed him with her domineering professionalism.


    ¡°I seldom praise women from a man¡¯s perspective, but if I were to recognize the existence of a remarkable woman, it would be Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    Without using her charm to win over men, Xiao Qian achieved equal admiration through her professional abilities alone.


    ¡°So, Boss Zheng, are you willing to pay a small price for your admiration?¡±


    ¡°What do you need?¡±


    ¡°Help me investigate someone, including their whereabouts, debts, and social circle.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± For Zheng Xu, this was a small task.


    ¡°Chen Lin, ID number 23062419###¡±


    Trash Dad must still be in Qiang City. The treatment for Xiao Qian¡¯s mother was almost ready, so it was time to track down Trash Dad and wrap things up. ¡°What¡¯s your relationship with him?¡±


    ¡°An enemy. According to our agreement, helping me with this is part of your payment. Can you give me all his whereabouts within three days?¡±


    ¡°Three days is too long. I can do it in one. And don¡¯t underestimate my power. Do you want me to have someone break his arms and legs?¡±


    ¡°I hate direct violence. Only those with no ability to decently kill their enemies resort to violent means, giving away their low IQ. You only need to help me investigate him; I¡¯ll deal with the rest.¡±


    When Xiao Qian arrived home, Jia Xiufang hadn¡¯t returned yet. She tidied up the room and washed her hands, noticing the withered carnation in the vase. There was still no news from Yu Minglang.


    She¡¯d almost used up the hand sanitizer he¡¯d given her; Xiao Qian washed her hands too frequently. She placed the sanitizer she¡¯d taken from Zheng Xu on the counter. It was the same fragrance and brand, but somehow it felt different.


    Xiao Qian picked up the phone and dialed Yu Minglang¡¯s number again, receiving the same prompt: the phone was switched off.


    She had thought of using Yu Minglang¡¯s power to find Chen Lin.


    But she chose Zheng Xu instead, because they shared more compatible values and would do anything to reach their goals.


    Yu Minglang was too righteous; Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t sure if he would agree with her methods, nor did she want to show him her dark side.


    Moreover, she couldn¡¯t find Yu Minglang now, and getting a divorce from Trash Dad was imminent. There was no time to wait.


    That night, the home phone rang. Chen Zilong picked it up and, hearing a man asking for his older sister, he called for Xiao Qian frantically and nervously asked her,


    ¡°Is it that rich guy from last time?¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Xiao Qian pushed her brother away and picked up the phone with a hint of anticipation.


    Was it Yu Minglang? Had he returned safely?


    ¡°Sister Qian, it¡¯s Brother Xu¡¯s subordinate. I¡¯m downstairs at your place. Can you come down?¡±


    Zheng Xu was always reliable, so Xiao Qian changed her clothes and went downstairs. Seeing the parked champagne-colored Mercedes-Benz, she couldn¡¯t help but sneer.


    Still so flashy and vulgar, just like in her past life.


    Xiao Qian thought Zheng Xu was just sending his subordinate to give her the information, but he had actually come personally.


    As she got into the car, Zheng Xu handed her a paper bag. Opening it, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Not only were there detailed files on Chen Lin, but also photos.


    ¡°How did you get these pictures?¡± She asked, looking at the photo of Trash Dad hugging Chu Xue and smooching her.


    ¡°You can still laugh? He¡¯s your biological father after all, right?¡± Zheng Xu had investigated Chen Lin and, of course, had also looked into Xiao Qian¡¯s background..

 Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Oh no, Mars collides with Earth!

    Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Oh no, Mars collides with Earth!


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°For me, there¡¯s no such thing as blood ties, only the people 1 want to mess with and the people I don¡¯t.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s answer is simply outrageous.


    Zheng Xu himself is like that, so hearing a woman with such audacity, his heart itches.


    He is very fond of her ruthless attitude of not recognizing her relatives.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, 1¡¯11 have my people set a trap, make your father owe a huge gambling debt, and then have him sell you to me. How about you follow me and become the boss of a gang?¡±


    ¡°Unless you never want to be well in your life, Zheng Xu, 1 know what kind of person you are, and you know it too, if you really have to resort to these lowly means to get a woman, then don¡¯t get treated, just go find a tree and hang yourself.¡±


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, the driver in the front seat is so scared that he dares not to breathe, is there someone who dares to talk to Brother Xu like that?


    ¡°Alright, interesting.¡± Zheng Xu laughed instead of getting angry, Chen Xiaoqian is really good at poking at people¡¯s nerves, feeling refreshed when being poked by her.


    ¡°We¡¯ll have our second treatment in a week, during this time you have to reduce the amount of sleeping pills you take, if you can¡¯t sleep, just light some sandalwood oil and empty yourself with the method 1 taught you.¡± Xiao Qian pretends to get off the car.


    ¡°Wait a minute! There¡¯s something you need to explain to me, Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re not a psychologist, you¡¯re just a student who just got into college, how do you explain this?¡± Zheng Xu grabs Xiao Qian¡¯s arm.


    Then¨C


    ¡°Pa!¡± Another slap.


    The driver gets scared again and doesn¡¯t dare to turn his head.


    ¡°I told you, don¡¯t touch me! I am a student but also the best psychologist, even if you find a domestic psychology doctor, they can¡¯t compare to me. How many wealthy bosses have a finance doctorate? You should be clear about my expertise.¡±


    Xiao Qian dares to say this because she¡¯s not delirious. In her past life, she saw Zheng Xu many times and knew that he was not an easy person to hypnotize. She had explored for a long time to find the suitable voice and frequency for him. He wouldn¡¯t find a better hypnotist than her.


    ¡°Do you really not need me to step in for your father¡¯s affairs?¡±


    ¡°1¡¯11 handle it myself.¡±


    The two are talking, suddenly they hear an anxious horn from behind, Xiao Qian looks outside and feels her heart skip a beat.


    The man who had been missing for a few days was driving his Cherokee and honking furiously. Although the light is so dazzling that she can¡¯t see his expression clearly, through several layers of glass, Xiao Qian still feels a sense of guilt.


    Yu Dumbass, how could he come back at this time?


    Xiao Qian actually hoped that Yu Minglang didn¡¯t see her in Zheng Xu¡¯s car, but she¡¯s willing to bet that he, with 150 degrees of myopia, certainly saw her!


    Xiao Qian gets off the car, and Zheng Xu leans out and asks loudly, ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, are you sure you don¡¯t want to consider dating me?¡±The waiter Wu Ge, has Zheng Xu¡¯s brain also been watered? What the hell is he yelling about!


    Xiao Qian is about to die of depression. Zheng Xu is not usually on this silly route, what¡¯s going on today?


    How could she have known that she met Zheng Xu more than ten years later when he was already an old Jianghu, now he is still young, and young people always have some hormones.


    There are hormones, not just in Zheng Xu.


    Yu Minglang, who has been following Zheng Xu¡¯s car, saw the girl he had been thinking about for so long coming out of the luxury car and being chased for confession. His hormones are also about to explode.


    He rushed back day and night, just to finish what had been interrupted last time.


    As a result, he came over with excitement and saw such a thing that pokes his lung.


    Xiao Qian has already got off the car, and Zheng Xu follows her resolutely, grabbing her hand with a wicked smile on his face.


    ¡°If I hold onto you, you won¡¯t be able to hit me.¡±


    Damn it¡­! Xiao Qian really wants to give him the finger.


    This plot is going in an uncontrollable direction, wasn¡¯t Zheng Xu like this before?


    He was always deep and hard to understand, silent and scheming.


    Which psychiatric hospital did this Erhuo acting as a domineering CEO come out of?


    When Zheng Xu met Xiao Qian in his previous life, he was already married with a special identity and couldn¡¯t get a divorce. He didn¡¯t want to wrong Xiao Qian, so he had to suppress himself to be her friend. In this life, he is unmarried and young, so when he sees someone with such a compatible temper, how can he let her go?


    He¡¯s usually very straightforward with women, but after being rejected by Xiao Qian for a day, he can¡¯t hold it in by night and decides to kiss her first no matter what!


    Xiao Qian never knew that Zheng Xu could be so strong!


    She can¡¯t push him away, seeing Zheng Xu coming closer, getting closer and closer to her¡­


    ¡°Bang!¡± Aloud noise.


    Zheng Xu is kicked back a few steps, Yu Minglang is furious, pulling his leg back and dragging Xiao Qian behind him, not forgetting to glare at her.


    He has only been working overtime for a few days, and look at this girl, how much trouble she can cause!


    ¡°Brother Xu!¡± The driver sees his boss getting hurt and comes down to point at Yu Minglang and curse.


    ¡°How dare you touch our boss, you little bastard!¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t even bother to argue with such a small fry.


    Zheng Xu licks the blood from the corner of his mouth and narrows his eyes to look at the man in front of him.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you Yu Mingli¡¯s younger brother?¡±


    The circle in Qiang City is so big. Zheng Xu does real estate, and so does Yu Mingli. The two have similar backgrounds, their fathers know each other, and they usually drink and socialize. Yu family¡¯s business is divided into several parts, with eldest brother Yu Mingli in charge of the real estate business, and youngest brother Yu Minglang just returned, entering the company headquarters to wrestle with the old shareholders.


    ¡°Stay away from her!¡± Yu Minglang, thinking that if he had been a little late in taking action, his girl would have been kissed, has nowhere to vent his anger.


    ¡°You don¡¯t decide that.¡± Zheng Xu waves his hand, signaling his little brother to back off, then takes off his jacket and stretches his wrist.


    ¡°You, get back in the car.¡± Yu Minglang pushes Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You guys, don¡¯t make a fuss¡­¡± Xiao Qian is deeply powerless. What¡¯s going on with these two? This is a residential area!


    A business district boss and a big financial group¡¯s young boss, you¡¯re both respectable people, is it really okay to act like this?


    And are they really fighting over her?


    She¡¯s past the age of feeling secretly pleased when someone fights for her, this kind of situation doesn¡¯t make her feel good at all, only deep helplessness, you guys are so immature!


    ¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself, get in the car!¡± Yu Minglang glares at Xiao Qian.


    Zheng Xu is not happy.


    ¡°What are you playing at, Yu? Don¡¯t yell at her!¡±


    This move is just adding fuel to the fire, Yu Minglang sneers.


    ¡°What does it have to do with you how I treat my people!¡±


    When on earth did she become his person? Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes widen, is Yu Dumbass¡¯s brain caught in a door?


    Did sending someone a bunch of flowers praising motherly love instantly take her to his territory?


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Zheng Xu swings a fist, Yu Minglang raises his leg to block it and hits him back in return.


    Xiao Qian is dizzy, why is the world so different from the one she knows?


    The two men who were most unlikely to fight actually started fighting?

 Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Just Bite It as We Said?

    Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Just Bite It as We Said?


    Translator: 549690339


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, Yu Minglang was a calm and restrained person who never harmed anyone and seemed to have a proper view of the world.


    Zheng Xu, on the other hand, seemed cunning and calculating, always putting his interests first. Knowing Yu Minglang¡¯s background, Zheng Xu still dared to act against him. His character was crumbling!


    These two seemingly impossible men to be at odds were actually fighting!


    Moreover, they were fighting in a messy and disorganized manner!


    Yu Minglang obviously had the upper hand. Even though Zheng Xu also fought on the streets and used practical moves, he was still far worse than Yu Minglang. Fueled by anger at Zheng Xu¡¯s attempt to take advantage of Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang specifically targeted his face, beating him mercilessly.


    Seeing his elder brother being pummeled in the face by Yu Minglang, the little brother couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    He went back to the car and found a baseball bat. Xiao Qian immediately realized something was wrong when she saw the driver¡¯s little brother going back to the car and knew she couldn¡¯t let Yu Minglang be at a disadvantage!


    The little brother had already come out with the bat. Xiao Qian instinctively reacted to help Yu Minglang. When the bat came down, Yu Minglang raised his arm without hesitation to block it for Xiao Qian. With a snap, the bat broke in half.


    The little brother was shocked. Were Yu Minglang¡¯s muscles made of steel?


    Xiao Qian was furious seeing Yu Minglang being hit, and she charged forward to slap Zheng Xu!


    ¡°Zheng Xu! Are you an idiot? Why did you hit him?¡±


    Zheng Xu:¡­


    I was the one being beaten, okay?! Didn¡¯t you see how badly I was being beaten?! And this guy damaged my baseball bat?!?-These were Zheng Xu¡¯s true thoughts.


    ¡°If you touch him again, Zheng Xu, I won¡¯t care if you die! We¡¯ll stop cooperating right now!¡±


    ¡°What cooperation? Stop it right now!¡± Yu Minglang interrupted, feeling that he hadn¡¯t beaten Zheng Xu enough.


    Xiao Qian glared at him, ¡°You shut up too!¡±


    Zheng Xu swallowed his anger. It was obvious that Xiao Qian was biased. How much did she favor Fourth Brother Yu?


    ¡°Big brother, should I go up and beat him?¡± Little brother asked, holding the broken baseball bat and trembling. He wasn¡¯t scared¡­ not at all!


    How could this man, who didn¡¯t seem particularly fierce, shatter a thick baseball bat without even flinching?


    ¡°What are you hitting him for? Get in the car!¡± Zheng Xu squeezed these words out through gritted teeth.


    ¡°Huh? Is that still our elder brother?¡±


    Just like that, he conceded defeat?


    Zheng Xu walked up to Xiao Qian, and Yu Minglang forcefully pulled Xiao Qian to stand behind him, glaring at Zheng Xu menacingly.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, this is all a misunderstanding. Don¡¯t take it to heart. And who is this barbarous man to you?¡±


    ¡°He is my¡ª- ¡± How should she introduce him? Her child¡¯s father from her past


    life?


    ¡°I am her boyfriend!¡± Yu Minglang answered for her while giving Zheng Xu a severe warning.


    ¡°Stay away from her!¡±


    ¡°Tsk, you¡¯re just a boyfriend¡­ not her husband, you can¡¯t control her that much. She¡¯s free now, right, Chen Xiaoqian?¡±


    Xiao Qian was stunned by Yu Minglang¡¯s words.


    Boyfriend?


    When did that happen? Why didn¡¯t she know?


    Seeing her dumbfounded, Zheng Xu flashed a triumphant smile, ¡°It seems like your ¡®boyfriend¡¯ doesn¡¯t have much weight.¡±


    Biu! Yu Minglang¡¯s heart was pierced. Indeed, his position wasn¡¯t very solid, self-appointed as a boyfriend, cough cough.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, don¡¯t go too far. We agreed to follow the three rules, and you have already crossed the line today.¡±


    Now, Zheng Xu couldn¡¯t help but feel not that happy.


    A person who could achieve great things should know when to be flexible. Zheng Xu knew that if he continued to fight with Yu Minglang in front of Xiao Qian, he would definitely lose face. Yu Minglang¡¯s martial power was too strong; he couldn¡¯t beat him.


    Moreover, more importantly, he had a deal with Xiao Qian. If he angered her, she wouldn¡¯t treat him in the future, and then he would be in trouble.


    There will be other days.


    Thinking of this, Zheng Xu hooked the corner of his mouth and waved to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Today was just a joke, don¡¯t take it to heart. We¡¯ll continue as usual. See you next week.¡±


    When he said ¡°see you next week¡±, Yu Minglang stared at him fiercely. Zheng Xu glanced at him smugly, got in the car, and closed the door. His face immediately darkened.


    ¡°Big brother, so we¡¯re just letting it go?¡± Little brother couldn¡¯t accept it.


    ¡°Nonsense, just drive!¡± As Zheng Xu turned and saw Yu Minglang dragging Xiao Qian into his Cherokee, his eyes were filled with ruthlessness.


    He couldn¡¯t just let it go, but what could he do? He couldn¡¯t beat Fourth Brother Yu and couldn¡¯t offend Chen Xiaoqian. First, he had to ensure Xiaoqian¡¯s stability, and then he would figure it out later.


    He refused to believe that he, who drove a luxury car, couldn¡¯t defeat someone who drove a shabby Cherokee!


    However, thinking about Yu Minglang¡¯s background, Zheng Xu didn¡¯t dare to underestimate him.


    Fourth Brother Yu had just taken over the company, but his family¡­


    How could he protect Xiao Qian every day? No matter what kind of background he had, Zheng Xu felt that his chances were always better than Yu Minglang¡¯s.


    Yu Minglang practically shoved Xiao Qian into the car.


    ¡°Ouch!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s head hit the chairback as she was pushed by him.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face was stern, and he didn¡¯t speak to her as he drove. His hands, gripping the steering wheel tightly, revealed bulging veins.


    ¡°Where are you taking me this late at night?¡± Xiao Qian was just glad that her mother wasn¡¯t alarmed when the two men had gone crazy fighting earlier. Otherwise, it would have been hard to explain.


    ¡°To my house.¡±


    Yu Minglang tried his best to control his emotions. It was amazing how she could make him lose control!


    ¡°¡­Do I know you that well? Do you know what time it is now?¡± She was being dragged to his house late at night, how shameless could he be?


    Her words made Yu Minglang slam on the brakes, stopping the car at the entrance of the Urban Village.


    He turned his head, ¡°Are you close with Mister Zheng? What are you doing with him at night? What did he just do? If I hadn¡¯t come, would you have let him take advantage of you?!¡±


    Recalling the scene earlier, Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t help but feel disgusted. He wished he had beaten Zheng Xu¡¯s face beyond recognition earlier.


    ¡°He was just joking, Zheng Xu isn¡¯t usually like that¡ªuh!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes widened, completely unable to believe it. He¡­he actually kissed her?


    It must be an illusion!


    The sensation on her lips must be an illusion.


    It was Yu the idiot, wasn¡¯t it? In her previous life, she had been the one to chase him, so she knew how conservative he was. Even after confirming their relationship, it took nearly two months for them to have their first kiss.


    How could he have kissed her when they weren¡¯t even close in this life?


    However, this undeniable, strange yet familiar sensation was indeed what it felt like when she was kissed by the idiot¡­


    But where did his conservative nature go? Where was his self-control? Where was his maturity?


    Without even establishing a relationship, they kissed immediately. Was it¡­.was it a dream?

 Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Forcefully Dragged Back Home

    Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Forcefully Dragged Back Home


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Xiao Qian wished it were all just a dream, unfortunately, it was a reality.


    When Yu Minglang kissed her, it was completely impulsive and driven by hormones, not under control of the brain at all.


    If Zhong Xu could joke around like that, so could he!


    But by the time he realized what he had done, he had already kissed her.


    When their soft lips met, the hormones he had been suppressing for years seemed to explode, and then, what happened afterward went out of control.


    Was this really a kiss¡­ or a bite? Did he come from a cannibal tribe? Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t understand where things had gone wrong. He hadn¡¯t been like this in their past life, he really hadn¡¯t!


    But neither was Zheng Xu from their past life like this, right?


    Their world had become chaotic, everything messed up, and their characters all collapsing ¨C completely destroyed!


    In their past life, their first kiss had been light as a caress, as if the shy Ming Lang had been brewing it for a while. When he had bought her ice cream, he had lowered his head for a quick peck, then swiftly raised his head, surveying their surroundings, and only when he found that nobody had seen them, a small triumphant smile appeared on his face.


    How pure he was back then.


    But who was this shameless guy in front of her now, nibbling so hard that it hurt her lips?


    Moreover, with so much force applied, had he ever thought of using his tongue? This kind of desperate biting, was it trying to expose his inexperience?


    Wait a minute, stop. How did he derail her train of thought? Why was she thinking about this!


    Male creatures, when their territory is threatened, always have an instinctive aggressiveness. Even if Yu Minglang appeared gentle on the outside, this didn¡¯t mean he was harmless.


    The kiss hadn¡¯t started off very well, but both of them became lost in it, their hearts beating wildly the more they kissed.


    Xiao Qian really wanted to keep her composure and say something like, ¡°You¡¯re so bad at kissing, pure-hearted man!¡±


    But her blushing face, her pounding heart, and her confused thoughts made it impossible for her to organize her words, so she could only avert her gaze and look awkwardly out the window, trying to hide her own nervousness.


    Had it come to this? Did her obsessive-compulsive disorder affect her IQ?


    She had been kissed by a man with such poor skill, and she hadn¡¯t even slapped him, all the while her heart pounding like a frightened little deer. This was not scientifically possible!


    Right now, Yu Minglang¡¯s mind was also filled with emotions, unsure of what to say, or perhaps, there¡¯s no need to say anything.


    That¡¯s how things should be, any words would be superfluous.


    Yu Minglang parked the car by the side of the road and sternly said, ¡°Stay put, and don¡¯t get out!¡±


    Tch, who cares! Xiao Qian snorted. He had parked in front of the Porridge House, probably to buy a late-night snack.


    She wickedly thought of waiting for him to get out, then driving the car away. He would never expect her to drive, right?


    She imagined him running after her, the thought was exhilarating!


    But who allowed him to bite people like that for no reason, and it hurt so much!


    Well, it was just a thought.


    After a few minutes, Yu Minglang returned with a look of embarrassment, with a waiter following close to him.


    He knocked on the car window lightly and asked Xiao Qian in a soft voice, ¡°Do you have any money on you?¡±


    The waiter immediately raised the bag in his hand, a beaming smile on his face.


    ¡°It¡¯s a total of 30.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian tried to hold back, but couldn¡¯t.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s ears turned red with embarrassment as he tried to maintain casual indifference while getting back in the car.


    ¡°Welcome back next time! It¡¯s obvious the brother has given all his money to his girlfriend to manage ¨C he¡¯s such a good man!¡± The waiter waved enthusiastically.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Yu Minglang also felt somewhat embarrassed.


    He had just come back from working overtime and hadn¡¯t had the chance to change his clothes. He grabbed the car keys and ran over, forgetting to bring his wallet.


    Asking the girl to pay for the meal, who else could do such a thing but him?


    Yu Minglang drove the car, with Xiao Qian sitting in the co-pilot¡¯s seat. As she thought about the scene just now, she accidentally burst out laughing.


    His expression just now was so funny, and the waiter was amusing too. Were they afraid he would run away, so they followed him outside?


    Of course, they could ignore the waiter¡¯s last remark.


    Yu Minglang glared at her, ¡°Be serious!¡±


    Xiao Qian stared back at him without any expression, as if challenging him, and then


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    Just laughing at you, what¡¯s the big deal!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s ears got hot, and he vented his frustration by slamming the steering wheel.


    The more Xiao Qian saw his reaction, the more she wanted to laugh.


    He was really funny, Yu Minglang actually had such an adorable side.


    In their past life, she didn¡¯t know enough about him.


    Xiao Qian had become quite familiar with the route to Yu Minglang¡¯s duplex by now.


    As she was about to get out of the car, Yu Minglang said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    Xiao Qian was puzzled. She saw Yu Minglang get out of the car first, then very professionally, looked around.


    Nine o¡¯clock, in the direction of Second Uncle¡¯s house, safe!


    Three o¡¯clock, in the direction of Eldest Sister-in-law¡¯s house, safe!


    Twelve o¡¯clock, in the direction of Master Liu¡¯s house¡ª


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    Xiao Qian got out of the car, and Yu Minglang quickly grabbed her arm, hurrying her towards the entrance of the building.


    ¡°What¡¯s the hurry?¡± Was it necessary to observe the situation like going to war when returning home?


    Yu Minglang gave her a meaningful glance, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the lethality of this place.¡±


    He suspected he was being watched. Otherwise, how could his mother have come by last time, hesitating to speak and giving him strange soup?


    He didn¡¯t want to have a conversation with Xiao Qian just to have a bunch of people knock on the door and gawk at them.


    In the twelve o¡¯clock direction, Father Yu¡¯s old friend put down his night vision telescope, calmly picked up the phone, and called Old Yu.


    ¡°Hey, Old Yu? I just saw your youngest son bringing that girl home again. They were carrying bags from Taiyang City Porridge House ¨C don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s the same girl as last time, no one¡¯s changed. Yup, the physical features match up, the young girl has a beauty mark on her forehead, just like last time. She was dragged in by your son. Hahaha, it reminds me of your youthful style.¡±


    Father Yu, dressed in pajamas, cursed upon hearing that Ming Lang was so shameless, and then hung up the phone. This little brat, he¡¯s really going too far!


    Mother Yu came over in her slippers.


    ¡°Times have changed. This is normal for young people. Don¡¯t make a big deal out of it.¡±


    ¡°He dares to drag a girl home before they¡¯re even married? No, I have to go over there!¡±


    ¡°If you dare to go, I¡¯ll go back to my parents¡¯ house!¡±


    ¡°You old lady, can¡¯t you see the bigger picture? Your son has already fallen to the brink of danger!¡±


    ¡°How is this the brink of danger? The man is unmarried and the woman is unwed ¨C they¡¯re young people; can¡¯t they just date?¡±


    ¡°Argh, Old Woman, why are you pulling me again?¡±


    ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t I pull you? You can¡¯t even educate your own son properly, and you still dare to provoke me? Let me tell you, our eldest daughter-in-law has seen this girl ¨C she¡¯s a particularly sensible, obedient, and filial young lady. If you scare her away, I will never let it go!¡±


    ¡°Old lady, let go!¡±


    ¡°When I was 19, you pushed me into the cornfield too! How did your unit train you? If the upper beam isn¡¯t straight, the lower one will be crooked ¨C your son is like this because he¡¯s learned from you! He¡¯s learned from you!¡± She scolded while hitting him!


    ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not going! I¡¯m not going! Stop hitting me¡­. You don¡¯t have to really pull me!¡±

 Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Dont look while eating, seriously.

    Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Don¡¯t look while eating, seriously.


    Translator: 549690339


    Closing the door, Yu Minglang placed the food on the coffee table, and Xiao Qian walked over and sat down on the sofa. He took out the food and gave her a share.


    ¡°Did you call me over just to watch you eat?¡± Xiao Qian adjusted her sitting position, still not used to his stiff sofa.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been busy all day and haven¡¯t even had a sip of water.¡± He dragged an individual wooden chair over, just at an angle where he could see her without being too close to make her uncomfortable.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you thirsty?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m used to it. Back at my old unit, I would lay on top of a pigsty with a pile of grass on my head, hiding in the same spot for two days.¡±


    Not eating or drinking while hiding at the old unit was a very normal thing. Although he had left now, he still missed it from time to time.


    Pigsty¡­ Xiao Qian gave the black rice porridge he put in front of her a glance and fell silent.


    ¡°So that pigsty, have you seen it? The dark and dirty mass that you can¡¯t really see¡ª¡±


    Dark and messy? Xiao Qian looked at the black rice porridge and lost her appetite.


    She really didn¡¯t know in her past life that Yu Minglang could be so disgusting. Was it sincere? Revenge?


    Yu Minglang finally found a topic that wouldn¡¯t make the girl feel awkward¡ªat least he thought so.


    He thought this was a great entry point.


    ¡°Next to the pigsty, there¡¯s a chicken coop, and next to the chicken coop is a duck shed. Do you know if the chicken coop is dirtier or the duck shed?¡±


    ¡°I, don¡¯t, want, to, know!¡± Who would want to listen to him talk about this? Was he trying to disgust her?!


    ¡°I also lay in a mud pit once, just exposing my head. Then I accidentally tripped and took a mouthful of muddy water. You know what muddy water tastes like? It¡¯s about the same color as the black rice porridge in front of you, haha!¡±


    The guy who thought he had a great sense of humor from watching many Humor Master shows found that Xiao Qian just looked at him coldly, and he suddenly couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    ¡°Was that very funny?¡± She didn¡¯t need to feel guilty anymore. Really, it had nothing to do with her if this guy was single in his past life!


    ¡°Well, let¡¯s eat, come on!¡± Yu Minglang seemed to realize that his opening line was not as good as he had imagined.


    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry!¡± After being disgusted by him, who could still eat?!


    ¡°What did you want to talk about?¡±


    Xiao Qian felt she couldn¡¯t continue to mess around with him. He would lead her astray.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten yet. Let me finish eating before we talk.¡± Yu Minglang immediately got nervous when it came to serious matters.


    ¡°Alright, you eat your fill. I¡¯ll tell you about some things I¡¯m interested in.¡±


    Yu Minglang sat up straight in an instant. This matter was very important.


    ¡°You eat while I talk.¡± A cunning gleam flashed in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    Yu Minglang followed her instructions and grabbed a meat bun with one hand while drinking the porridge and looking at her expectantly.


    He wanted to get to know her better.


    Xiao Qian intended to avenge herself for his making her feel sick with the pigsty story earlier. Did he think that only he could disgust people with his expertise?


    ¡°Did you know that I applied for a major in psychology in university? Why did I choose this major? Because I really liked watching The Silence of the Lambs, the one where they cut open skulls, peel off the skin, and cat brains. I thought there was no difference between Hannibal eating brains and you eating a bun.¡±


    Actually, she didn¡¯t apply for the major for this reason. She did like watching horror movies, but the reason was just an excuse to disgust Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s action of biting into the bun paused.


    Xiao Qian continued with gleaming eyes, ¡°Of course, that¡¯s not the only disgusting movie I¡¯ve seen. Have you ever heard of Sewer Mermaid?¡±


    Yu Minglang stayed silent with the meat bun in his mouth.


    Xiao Qian assumed that his reaction meant he hadn¡¯t heard of it. Hche, it would be so much easier if he hadn¡¯t ¨C she was going to disgust him to death!


    ¡°It¡¯s about a mermaid covered in pus-filled boils. Oh, the pus just flows everywhere, along with maggots ¨C oh, is your bun filled with meat?¡± Haha, what a thrill!


    Yu Minglang slowly swallowed the bun, but Xiao Qian still didn¡¯t feel that it was satisfying enough. She pointed at the white porridge in front of him and said, ¡°The pus was so thick and sticky and when it was vomited out later, it looked just like the white porridge in front of you.¡±


    I¡¯ll disgust you to death! How dare you disgust people with your chicken, duck, goose, dog, and cat stories! Xiao Qian was delighted with her rant.


    ¡°Actually, that movie was reflecting the destruction of nature by humans. The filming technique was somewhat bizarre, I personally don¡¯t like it, but I do like Hannibal.¡± He took a sip of porridge, then pointed at the untouched bowl in front of Xiao Qian and said, ¡°Eat.¡±


    Xiao Qian was shocked. What the hell!


    Is this even human?


    He actually turned it into an educational message. How does his brain even work?


    ¡°The Silence of the Lambs, as an Academy Award-winning film for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, I think is better than the simply bizarre Sewer Mermaid. I¡¯ve also read the original novel, and I think the movie version is more emotional¡­¡±


    As he ate and talked, Xiao Qian swallowed hard, dumbfounded.


    Who taught him this ability to find meaning in everything he watched?


    I never imagined¡­ Yu Minglang, you¡¯d be someone who watches horror movies?


    ¡°It¡¯s so strange that you watch these things.¡±


    ¡°Why is it strange? I can have normal mental entertainment too.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Apparently, his inner world was much more abundant than others?


    ¡°Can you eat while you talk?¡±


    ¡°After I graduated from my master¡¯s program, I went to a prison execution site for a special reason. The bullet went through the back of the head, and there was a hole the size of a bowl on the forehead, with brain matter overflowing. The texture was indeed similar to tofu pudding. At the time, I didn¡¯t have much reaction when I saw it, but when I ate tofu pudding at lunch, I suddenly remembered it and threw up. I didn¡¯t eat anything that day, and I was fine after that.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± So, he had already cultivated immunity to all poisons and used his ¡°poison¡± to disgust her?


    For Yu Minglang, the experienced old driver who had been through thick and thin, Xiao Qian felt completely defeated and powerless.


    Which of her nerves was wrong? How could she expect to disgust this man with such strong mental endurance?


    ¡°Yu Minglang, did you have many special experiences at your old unit?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± It was his turn to be silent.


    ¡°Do you ever feel guilty?¡±


    ¡°There are only 3-5 seconds between an order and shooting, so I don¡¯t have any other thoughts.¡±


    If they could choose, if the negotiation hadn¡¯t broken down irretrievably, they wouldn¡¯t have taken such action lightly.


    ¡°When you were just being rude to me¡­ you also had that 3-5 seconds. What were you thinking?¡±


    Xiao Qian successfully returned the derailed topic to its original track. No matter how roundabout their conversation in this room, at this moment, the topic had ultimately returned to the main point.


    Did he think the female boss could be kissed just like that?

 Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Chen Xiaoqian, Be My Girlfriend

    Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Chen Xiaoqian, Be My Girlfriend


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s question was sharp, and the room fell silent.


    Yu Minglang put down his steamed bun, adjusted his sitting position to sit up straighter, his expression was like that of someone about to go to battle.


    His aura emanated, his face grave.


    Xiao Qian tightened her grip on the porridge bowl. If this guy dared to digress instead of addressing the real issue, like when he used irrelevant excuses after shattering the glass with his slingshot, she would strike him with this!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I¡¯ve thought about this for a long time, and you know my personal circumstances.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± What do you mean by ¡®I know? I¡¯ve known you for two lifetimes, and I didn¡¯t know that you watch horror movies and like Humor Master, or that you tell cold jokes!


    ¡±1 think we are compatible in many ways.¡± He was nervous!


    ¡°¡­¡± Where¡¯s the compatibility?


    ¡°Our values are also quite similar.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean ¡¯similar¡¯?¡± More and more off the point!


    ¡°You really like watching horror movies, and I like them too.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± You even watch Dragon Ball, which I don¡¯t!


    Xiao Qian was already burnt to a crisp inside by him.


    She discovered that in her past life, she really didn¡¯t know Yu Minglang well. She had no idea that beneath his icy and taciturn exterior, there was such a nonsensical heart!


    ¡°Psychological master Sigmund Freud believes that there is an innate drive for aggression and death deep within everyone¡¯s psyche, a desire to destroy everything and find true peace. For example, when standing on a high place, some people may have the urge to jump. Therefore, watching horror movies can relieve people¡¯s stress, so this hobby is acceptable.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Wanna talk psychology with a psychology doctor? Are you looking for trouble?


    At this moment, Yu Minglang was extremely nervous inside, but as a sniper with exceptional psychological quality, he remained calm and confidently entered the topic.


    ¡°But some things in horror movies are too close to reality, such as mirrors, hair, and telephones which are all around us. You associate them with the movies, causing fear, so¡ª¡±


    ¡°What are you trying to say?!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s hands were already gripping the porridge bowl tightly. She really wanted to smash his face with it!


    ¡°What I mean is¡ª¡± he took a deep breath, ¡°in order to not let you become afraid, I can watch horror movies with you. Chen Xiaoqian, will you be my girlfriend?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hands loosened, and her whole body seemed to be paralyzed.


    How could she describe the feeling of being confessed to by Yu Minglang?


    It was like being held by the neck over a volcano, feeling inexplicable agitation, then being pushed down but not encountering the expected heat. Instead, there was a cool autumn breeze blowing across her heart, her entire being floating ¨C yet she felt incredibly comfortable. It was like the comfortable relaxation of a successful hypnotic trance.


    Although she felt that she shouldn¡¯t have had that reaction, she should have controlled her emotions, and she should have slapped him for his off-topic remark-


    But if a person¡¯s reactions could all be controlled by willpower, there wouldn¡¯t be so many mental illnesses.


    At this moment, she felt genuinely comfortable.


    As if starving for many days and suddenly presented with her favorite food.


    As if a person in the desert experiencing a refreshing oasis.


    A deep sense of satisfaction spread from the bottom of her heart, a sensation that every girl should experience at least once.


    She wanted to resist, but she really couldn¡¯t¡­


    As Xiao Qian remained silent for a long time, Yu Minglang continued speaking.


    ¡°My career is very special, I can¡¯t always be by your side. It¡¯s just as well that you¡¯re going to college. Let¡¯s work hard together. Give me six years, and my life plan includes six years of grass-roots training. After that, though I can¡¯t guarantee a nine-to-five life, I won¡¯t leave you in the dark for long periods of time like I do now.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re really thinking far ahead¡­¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe that he could keep his promise for six years.


    In her past life, she met him nine years later, when he still held an important position in the special forces and rushed off at a single phone call ¨C even if he had already started undressing, he would immediately put his clothes back on. This was the thing Xiao Qian hated most about him in her past life.


    At that time, having a boyfriend felt like not having one at all. So why be together? To find a man in the army was to fall in love with loneliness.


    ¡°Actually, my initial plan was to train at the grass-roots level for ten years, but when I made that plan, you hadn¡¯t appeared yet.¡±


    His simple and honest words struck Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    She hadn¡¯t appeared yet¡­


    So, in his past life, he really had spent so many years at the grass-roots level.


    She didn¡¯t want to be moved, but she really couldn¡¯t help it ¨C it touched her heart.


    ¡°I calculated the best child-bearing age for women, which should be between 23 and 30. Six years from now, your age will be just right, and I don¡¯t want you to have a hard time raising a baby alone.¡±


    Books say that when confessing to a girl, it¡¯s best to share a beautiful future!


    ¡°Who wants to have a baby with you!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned red. She swore that as an old woman with a mature mindset, she shouldn¡¯t blush so easily. But what could she do when faced with Yu Minglang, who was even better at playing King Bomb than her?


    This guy was simply holding back until he made a huge impact!


    Before, he was mumbling and stuttering, unable to speak a complete sentence. Today, he had turned into a love-saint, even talking about having children!


    ¡°Yu Minglang, face is a precious thing, can¡¯t you have some decency?¡±


    ¡°I once mentioned that I am not a good person. Our values are too different and we are not a suitable match.¡± Xiao Qian stood up, ready to leave.


    Yu Minglang stretched out his leg and tripped her. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect him to be so shameless!


    Yu Minglang smoothly pulled Xiao Qian into his arms, his movements natural and his face still showing a righteous expression.


    He looked so honest that Xiao Qian almost believed that her fall was an accident and had nothing to do with Yu Minglang!


    ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t let go!¡± Why would he let go of someone he had set his sights on?


    Mother Yu¡¯s evaluation of her son was spot-on ¨C once he latched on to something, he wouldn¡¯t let go!


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Why must you bother me, can¡¯t you find someone else? What do you want?¡±


    She couldn¡¯t let go of her past mistakes. Seeing him was like a reminder of what a failure of a mother she had been.. So why wouldn¡¯t Yu Minglang let her go? Why was he even more persistent than in his past life?

 Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Dont push me; this is serious

    Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Don¡¯t push me; this is serious


    Translator: 549690339


    The progress men make in certain aspects is truly astonishing. Before establishing a relationship, they can¡¯t even talk smoothly.


    But once there¡¯s the ¡°identity¡± assurance, they suddenly feel that this is their own girl, and should make a move when it¡¯s time!


    It¡¯s hopeless, truly hopeless.


    Nothing good happens when she meets him, her brain just freezes!


    Yu Minglang releases Xiaoqian and sees the faint traces of blood on her beautiful lips, seeming to realize that what he just did wasn¡¯t quite right¡­


    So he lowers his head, instinctively wanting to lick away her bloodstains. ¡°Slap!¡± Xiaoqian can¡¯t bear it any longer, pushing his face away with her hand. It seems like he did something wrong in the process. Damn, why aren¡¯t there textbooks on this in the library? She still needs to study harder when she gets back¡­


    ¡°Where¡¯s your logic in this robbery?¡± Xiaoqian wants to kneel for him.


    His is his, hers is also his, just like a domineering CEO ¨C the problem is, which CEO is this dumb?


    ¡°I think our relationship should be based on honesty. Let¡¯s get back to the issue of Zheng Xu now, how did you two meet?¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s in a relationship with you? What do you mean by being honest, are you really honest with me?¡± Xiaoqian can¡¯t reason with him!


    How did this guy manage to circle around the issue? How did he get involved in it?


    ¡°My name is Yu Minglang, I am 24 years old, have a Tactical Command and a Dual Master¡¯s Degree in Law. I just returned from my old unit to my family¡¯s company, currently holding the position of General Manager. I own one property under my name and a 98 Cherokee car. I have a personal fund account of 100 million yuan.¡±


    ¡°Who wants to hear you say this!¡±


    He looks innocent, ¡°You said it, you think I¡¯m not honest enough.¡±


    Is this guy doing it on purpose or just pretending? How come he seems so smart sometimes and ridiculously dumb at other times, and he especially likes to derail people?


    ¡°So being honest is telling me all these visible things?¡±


    ¡°Then what do you want to know?¡±


    Xiaoqian looks at his nonchalant face, impervious to reason, and suddenly has a premonition that this guy is quite persistent. Without asking, he can explain his family¡¯s ancestry very clearly, but asking him will definitely let him derail her.


    Since that¡¯s the case-


    Finally, the IQof the Female Doctor of Psychology goes online a little bit. Xiaoqian reveals a mischievous smile, which almost blinds Yu Minglang¡¯s infatuated heart!


    ¡°How old were you when you first had a crush, when was your first time, when was your first kiss? Hey, you don¡¯t have to answer, your technique is so bad, it must be your first kiss, right?¡±


    Come on, let¡¯s mutually inflict pain!


    As expected, Yu Minglang¡¯s ears gradually turn red.


    Bad technique¡­


    Hearing these three words from his own ¡°girlfriend¡± is truly unbearable pain!


    ¡°Is it really¡­that bad?¡±


    Xiaoqian points at her numb mouth, ¡°You judge for yourself.¡±


    Then Yu Minglang¡¯s ears turn even redder.


    It seems like he didn¡¯t go easy on her at all¡­


    ¡°Next time, next time it won¡¯t happen.¡± As a tactical sniper, not being able to hit the target with one shot is a huge disgrace. Yu Minglang secretly resolves to implement this matter as soon as possible. A man can be anything, but ¡°technique¡± absolutely cannot come last!


    ¡°You still want a next time?¡± Xiaoqian raises her voice, her face flushing slightly, ¡°No, wait, what was the topic we were just discussing?¡±


    Yu Idiot, no, she can¡¯t call him an idiot anymore, he¡¯s not. When he bites people, his hands are steady, accurate, and ruthless!


    Xiaoqian decides to start calling him Yu Rascal from now on. Yu Rascal is someone who is good at derailing people. After a few words with him, Xiaoqian can¡¯t catch the point.


    ¡°Stay away from Zheng Xu.¡± Yu Minglang finally remembers.


    ¡°Impossible, he¡¯s my patient.¡± Regardless of the fact that Zheng Xu was her good friend in her past life, now that they¡¯ve established a doctor-patient relationship, how can they abandon it halfway?


    You are practicing medicine illegally! Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re still a student, what are you doing treating people?¡± It¡¯s one thing to treat a female patient, but he¡¯s a man!


    Not to mention, a sleazy man who might take a bite out of ¡°his¡± girl any moment!


    ¡°I can handle it, I¡¯ve done self-study.¡± Other than not having a diploma, which domestic psychologist is more skilled than her?


    ¡°No, Zheng Xu is too shameless. Look at him, running in front of a girl¡¯s house late at night. What is this behavior called? Frivolous!¡±


    Xiaoqian silently looks at Yu Minglang and then makes a slingshot gesture with her hand.


    You have the nerve to say that? You run downstairs to someone else¡¯s house late at night, shooting a slingshot at their window, have you forgotten?


    Yu Minglang seems to remember this as well, clearing his throat and continuing.


    ¡°He even tried to force a kiss on you! A man who disregards a girl¡¯s wishes and does such a shameless act is despicable and despicable!¡±


    Xiaoqian sneers, pointing to her bloody lips, you really have the nerve to say that?


    ¡°I¡¯m not the same as him! We are boyfriend and girlfriend, I am naturally attracted to you. He¡¯s just a big-tailed wolf with ill intentions who wants to abduct fair ladies and destroy proper marriages!¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s married to you¡­¡± She didn¡¯t even agree to date him, and he¡¯s already shamelessly talking about marriage?


    ¡°All romances that don¡¯t aim for marriage are hooligans! Yes, Zheng Xu is a hooligan, stay away from him!¡±


    Xiaoqian is finally furious, pointing at his nose, ¡°Yu Minglang, you are the biggest hooligan in this world, how dare you say that about others?¡±


    Yu Minglang finally stops saying things that make Xiaoqian collapse, just watching her silently with his dark eyes, making her feel goosebumps.


    What is this guy up to? Comparing who has bigger eyes? I won¡¯t submit to you!


    Xiaoqian stubbornly stares back at him, then Yu Minglang nods, looking extremely serious.


    ¡°I understand now.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You said I¡¯m a hooligan, so you think it¡¯s wrong for me not to marry you, right? Relationships that don¡¯t aim for marriage are hooligans; once you reach the legal age, we¡¯ll get our marriage certificate..¡±

 Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 67: How the Three Views is Formed

    Chapter 67: Chapter 67: How the Three Views is Formed


    Translator: 549690339


    Marriage certificate!!!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s rationality had been completely obliterated by Yu Minglang.


    Seeing his serious face, not seeming at all like he was joking, Xiao Qian finally conceded.


    ¡°I was wrong.¡±


    ¡°What did you do wrong?¡±


    ¡°I was wrong to¡­ to let you cling to me¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang pulled out his cell phone, and Xiao Qian suddenly had a bad premonition.


    ¡°Who are you planning to call?¡±


    ¡°My secretary, to tell him to immediately bring me a catalog of diamond rings from abroad.¡± A proposal wouldn¡¯t be complete without a ring, naturally, he had to give her the best.


    ¡°I was wrong in¡­not being honest.¡± The last three words, Xiao Qian managed to squeeze out from the gaps between her teeth.


    How could she, a woman who¡¯s lived two lifetimes, have met such a tough opponent?


    Who did she provoke? Could this be divine punishment for something she did in her past life, like stealing someone¡¯s crop and not raising their child properly, thus being entangled with him in this life?


    At this point, Xiao Qian swore to herself that if Yu Minglang ever gave her an opportunity to turn the tables, she would definitely take revenge. She couldn¡¯t let him lead her around by the nose.


    Yu Minglang sat back down, tapping on the paper bag filled with evidence of Chen Lin¡¯s infidelity.


    ¡°Your ideological awareness is commendable, but you should keep away from Zheng Xu from now on.¡±


    ¡°No, he¡¯s my patient. I must¡­I must cure him.¡± This was her bottom line, Xiao Qian would not back down.


    Seeing Yu Minglang about to make a call again, Xiao Qian halted him by pressing on his hand.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I want to tell you seriously, being a psychologist is my profession and my career, I won¡¯t give up my career for any family or person. More importantly, you and I haven¡¯t even formed a family yet. If you insist on restricting my work with your narrow-minded male chauvinism, then there¡¯s no possibility for us to continue our relationship.¡±


    The statement sounded serious, but upon reflection, there was still much room for negotiation.


    After considering the last sentence carefully, Yu Minglang arrived at a conclusion.


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying, to stay acquainted with you, I must agree to let you meet with Zheng Xu?¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t say anything, her body¡¯s instinct damned her rationality once again!


    ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, I¡¯ll take it as approval ¡ª how many times a week do you need to see Zheng Xu?¡±


    ¡°Before I started school, twice a week. After I started school, once every two weeks.¡±


    Yu Minglang was silent for a few seconds, as if he was calculating something. Xiao Qian was sure he wouldn¡¯t agree.


    How could a man, who could practically have the word ¡°straight guy¡± tattooed on his forehead, ever understand her work?


    It¡¯s for the best if he didn¡¯t understand, and then the two of them could break up!


    ¡°You can meet him, but the timing must be decided by me.¡±


    ¡°What are you up to?¡± He actually agreed?


    His work schedule was not fixed. It was not possible for him to spare time to accompany her every time, so how could he agree?


    ¡°Even though I¡¯m busy, I still have friends. It¡¯s okay. Rest assured, I¡¯ll ensure your personal safety.¡± He may not have the time, but he has a whole group of friends and family!


    With his people around, who¡¯s afraid of that little kid Zheng Xu messing with his girl?


    ¡°¡­ The one who makes me feel unsafe is you, Yu Minglang. You want to have people follow me, and then let this matter pass? And you¡¯re not going to investigate me for practicing without a psychologist¡¯s license?¡±


    ¡°If you do well, it¡¯s good fortune for that little Zheng Xu. If he dies, it¡¯s his own fault. He¡¯s eager to seek our help, who can he blame? ¡ª Oh, right, sign a contract. If it goes well, you should charge more. If it doesn¡¯t go well and he becomes silly, it has nothing to do with us.¡±


    This moral value¡­ Xiao Qian had truly witnessed it.


    In her last life, she was too naive. She thought he, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, looked like a decent person, but who could have thought!


    This was a man who, as long as his own people don¡¯t suffer and it¡¯s not against the law, has no bottom line! Now he¡¯s like this, how can she despise him?


    ¡°Did you charge him?¡±


    ¡°Fifty per hour¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s too cheap. The kid¡¯s got some money. Add a clause, charge him more if you cure him.¡± You dare to pester my girl? I¡¯ll bleed you dry!


    Xiao Qian felt like she saw a pair of devil¡¯s horns growing out of Yu Minglang¡¯s head. She rubbed her eyes, it was an illusion, it had to be an illusion.


    ¡°We have a consensus on this issue. Now let¡¯s discuss the matter of the pictures.¡±


    Apart from her, probably no one else would go to the extent of taking candid photos of their own father.


    ¡°I must get my parents divorced.¡± The photos were one of her means.


    ¡°Not acceptable!¡±


    His face hardened, and Xiao Qian looked up defiantly. Was he going to get on his high horse and preach about morality?


    If that was the case, they might as well break up ¡ª huh, why would she use the term ¡°break up¡±? When did they start dating? She was really led astray by him.


    ¡°The act of using photos for threats is inappropriate!¡±


    Xiao Qian set her face in a stern expression, they had different values and could no longer partner up, she decided to not date him.


    But what Yu Minglang said next took Xiao Qian by surprise.


    He took out a photo, placed it on the table, and began to list down things point by point.


    ¡°The idea of divorce isn¡¯t wrong, but your understanding of the law is weak! Adultery photos must be based on a few preconditions. First, photos of your father with another woman taken in your own home, without being spread, can be used as court evidence. Second, overtly intimate behavior that occurs in public places strips the individuals involved of their ¡®private¡¯ label. It is regarded as the individuals voluntarily giving up their privacy, hence, the evidence obtained is more likely to be accepted by the court.¡±


    ¡­Was he seriously teaching her about the law? Is he that desperate for others to know that he has a second master¡¯s degree in law?


    ¡°Look at how irresponsible Zheng Xu is. Taking such private photos in someone¡¯s house constitutes an invasion of privacy. Not only will it not be accepted by the judge, you may also be counter-sued for violating others¡¯ privacy. Such unlawful acts can only be done by Zheng Xu.¡±


    Yu Minglang outlined the essence of problem and then, with a severe tone, expressed his biggest dissatisfaction.


    ¡°Moreover, why didn¡¯t you come to me for something like this? The first person you think of for help when you encounter a problem is not me? If I were handling this, it would certainly be legal and a lot cleaner than Zheng Xu.¡± ¡°¡­Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s wrong for me to target my own father?¡±


    ¡°Special treatment for special circumstances. Siding with the parent who treats you well when your parents have a conflict is not wrong. However, the premise is that it must not violate the law. Look at Zheng Xu, taking these kind of photos, does he want you to be counter-sued for invading others¡¯ privacy?¡± Nothing felt better than trampling on a romantic rival and displaying his own superiority. Each time Yu Minglang discredited Zheng Xu, it felt all too smooth.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t planning on taking it to court, just to show my mother.¡±


    ¡°Even that¡¯s not right! Chen Xiaoqian, you must always remember, you are a woman of status and reputation, you can¡¯t dirty your hands with anything. Leave any problems to me!¡±


    Xiao Qian, with her high IQ, silently tasted the deep meaning in his words.


    Was he telling her that as long as it¡¯s legal, she can do anything? If she doesn¡¯t like someone, she can just mess with them?


    Oh my goodness, this latitude, it is simply unbelievable!


    ¡°So, Comrade Yu Minglang, how would you handle this situation if it were up to you?¡±

 Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Lying Flat and Stepping on the Local Melons

    Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Lying Flat and Stepping on the Local Melons


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I¡¯m not the kind of man who wants to intervene in everything, but since you¡¯ve already asked Zheng Xu for help on this matter today, I must step in.¡±


    Indulging his girlfriend to be bullied is pampering, but letting a love rival steal the spotlight is incompetence, absolutely unacceptable.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let Zheng Xu step in, I will handle it myself. Now, can you just calm down?¡±


    ¡°Girl, I know what you are capable of, but don¡¯t you want to put my abilities to the test? Let me handle this matter as a test, and I¡¯ll protect you in the future if I succeed.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him slantingly, was he really smart or just playing dumb, eager to be her stepping stone?


    ¡°Will you be fired if you are not qualified and replaced by someone more capable?¡±


    ¡°Who? I am the most capable one.¡± Yu Minglang was enticed by her glance, feeling itchy in his heart.


    ¡°Tell me, salty eater of radish, what¡¯s your plan?¡±


    ¡°Investigate your father¡¯s phone records, find the landlord of their rented house to collect testimony, and use it to prove the fact of cohabitation. As for whether or not to use this to sue him for bigamy, it¡¯s your mother¡¯s choice.¡±


    ¡°Such a hassle.¡± Xiao Qian muttered quietly, realizing this guy was on a different wavelength from herself.


    No wonder the Yu family¡¯s foundation remains unshakeable, with everything following strict legality and not a single flaw to find.


    ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll make a phone call.¡± Yu Minglang took his phone, and Xiao Qian sat up straight, ¡°Who are you calling?!¡±


    One disagreement and he¡¯s ready to file a marriage report, she must be on guard against his impulsiveness.


    ¡°My big brother, don¡¯t be nervous.¡±


    He showed Xiao Qian a reassuring smile and dialed his elder brother¡¯s number. ¡°Brother, I have a question for you. Is the Baitaling area developed by you? No? Who¡¯s the developer, do you know them? Give me the details about the demolition and resettlement plan in 5 minutes.¡±


    Yu Mingli, who was already lying down with his wife, couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry after receiving the call from the little tyrant.


    ¡°Hey, what¡¯s gotten into you? That area isn¡¯t mine, and you want me to ask our competitors about the demolition compensation?¡±


    A few months before the demolition, each developer strictly kept their plans secret. For example, in Xiao Qian¡¯s neighborhood, despite rumors of action brewing, they continued releasing false information that nothing would happen.


    ¡°Don¡¯t play dumb with me. Hurry up and find out. If you can¡¯t, I¡¯ll tell my eldest sister-in-law that you¡¯ve been sneaking around eating meat behind her back. She¡¯ll be furious when she finds out about your high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol¡­¡±


    ¡°Fine, my lord, you got me. I¡¯ll find out! But isn¡¯t 5 minutes a bit too short?¡±


    ¡°Make it 10 minutes, not a second more, and be thorough.¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone and smiled at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°My family is very easy-going. You don¡¯t have to worry about being bullied.¡±


    Xiao Qian started feeling a little sympathy for Yu Minglang¡¯s family members; weren¡¯t they the ones being bullied by him?


    As it stands, she seemed to be the only one capable of handling him. In his past life, he was so obedient to her. Should she just accept him to prevent him from causing harm to society?


    After a while, Yu Minglang received a call from Big Brother Yu.


    ¡°Alright, I got it.¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone and asked Xiao Qian, ¡°How much is your house worth now?¡±


    ¡°About 100,000.¡± The Urban Village has been rumored for demolition for two years without any news, so some people have sold their houses at this price. The property includes upstairs, downstairs, a small courtyard, and a lower room.


    ¡°If your father and mother divorce and split the property equally, that would be 50,000 for each person. Under the condition of having evidence of your father¡¯s remarriage, your mother can claim 15,000-20,000 in mental compensation.¡±


    Xiao Qian understood Yu Minglang¡¯s line of thought now, a fast learner.


    ¡°If my father squandered the 20,000 in shared property and left home, my mother would get custody of me and my younger brother under the condition of a proven gambling record. She would also get more of the house.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes filled with approval, ¡°Well done, your values are in the right place.¡±


    ¡°By the law, both spouses should share debt equally upon divorce. However, debts caused by drug abuse, prostitution, and gambling are excluded. So, his debt outside has nothing to do with my mother. I can give him cash to pay off his debts, so he would give up the house!¡± Xiao Qian continued along Yu Minglang¡¯s line of thought.


    ¡°In theory, leaving the marriage with nothing isn¡¯t impossible, but one should be kind-hearted. Giving some financial compensation to your father is acceptable. This matter must be resolved quickly, without delay,¡± Yu Minglang hypocritically added.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, clearly not meaningful with his statement.


    If it weren¡¯t for her rebirth, she would have definitely been deceived by him.


    Yu Minglang offered money to her father instead of the house, which must be decided after inquiring about the demolition compensation. Trading a small sum of money for a house worth hundreds of thousands and emphasizing quick resolution to prevent dragging the issue was a clever move. This guy was ruthless.


    Xiao Qian looked at him with a non-smiling smile, making Yu Minglang¡¯s back shiver in response.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that, when a rogue knows martial arts, no one can stop him. When a rogue understands law, he becomes even more terrifying.¡±


    Did he choose law as his second master¡¯s degree specialty just to facilitate maneuvers within the legal limits?


    Yu Minglang cleared his throat, ¡°I am a man with principles.¡±


    ¡°What principles? Reducing complexity to simplicity?¡± Xiao Qian actually preferred her own plan, it was quick and simple yet satisfying.


    Yu Minglang insisted on sticking to the legal bottom line, taking a different path than her own.


    ¡°My principle is to never touch the bottom line.¡±


    He added, ¡°The bottom line is, my family and the law.¡±


    ¡°Who are you calling family?!¡±


    She could forgive him for calling himself her boyfriend, but upgrading to family status was pushing it!


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian without saying a word, but the meaning in his eyes seemed to say, ¡°It¡¯s you, you can¡¯t escape!¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, since you gave me your bottom line, let me give you mine. I really don¡¯t like being controlled by others, especially being threatened.¡± If it were anyone else threatening her with the marriage report, Xiao Qian would have become furious.


    ¡°Hmm, from now on, you call the shots and can threaten me all you want. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± As long as she doesn¡¯t go to Zheng Xu or do anything dangerous, she can torment him however she wants. In fact, he enjoys it.


    ¡±¡­¡± Where was his shame? His integrity? What happened to the fight she was expecting?


    Xiao Qian was ready to put him in his place for a moment, but then he lost all the backbone he had when confronting Zheng Xu and retreated, rendering her unable to find a point to argue.


    ¡±1¡¯11 handle collecting proof, and you¡¯ll be responsible for comforting your mothers¡¯ emotions. We¡¯ll clearly divide our tasks, reach a friendly consensus, maintain a consistent approach and direction, and move forward together to


    n


    ¡°Trick people together?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t listen any longer.


    The two looked at each other, now truly understanding each other without discussing it further. No need for smart people to make everything explicit, just a tacit understanding would suffice. So, let¡¯s focus on eating.


    Before they even finished their meal, the two who had reached an agreement got their chance to deceive others when someone kicked the door¡­.

 Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Yu Minglang "Protected" by Female Boss

    Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Yu Minglang ¡°Protected¡± by Female Boss


    Translator: 549690339


    Someone was banging on the door forcefully, accompanied by a flurry of curses.


    Yu Minglang gestured for Xiao Qian to step back and went to open the door.


    Li Zhen held a bottle of alcohol in one hand and knocked forcefully on the door with the other, reeking of alcohol and his eyes glazed over.


    As soon as Yu Minglang opened the door, Li Zhen swung the bottle at his head, but Yu Minglang subdued him with a swift move, then kicked him in the chest, sending Li Zhen stumbling into the house.


    ¡°Yu, youngest brother, you¡¯re not a human being!¡±


    ¡°What the hell are you doing in the middle of the night?¡± Yu Minglang went to Xiao Qian¡¯s side as Li Zhen got up from the ground.


    With bloodshot eyes, he pointed at Yu Minglang and screamed.


    ¡°I¡¯m your cousin, cousin! How could you treat me like this!¡±


    The arson case had been solved, and the culprits confessed that Ni Jianren was the mastermind, causing a big scandal.


    Though it didn¡¯t cause serious consequences, it endangered public safety. The area was densely populated with residential homes. Even if it didn¡¯t constitute arson, deliberately damaging property was an inescapable offence.


    Ni Jianren was utterly ruined.


    Li Zhen had originally intended to use his connections to bail out Jianren, but he was locked up at home and beaten by his uncle, who imposed strict penalties upon him.


    Tomorrow, Li Zhen would be sent to work in the most remote and northern areas. There, he would not only have to endure harsh environmental conditions but also be deprived of a privileged material life. Unable to find a place to play, he would be bored out of his mind.


    Li Zhen blamed Yu Minglang for all of this ¨C if he hadn¡¯t made a scene at home, would his father have even known about it?


    Yu Minglang sneered at Li Zhen¡¯s accusations.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it because you got involved with that effeminate homosexual, who started the fire at my girl¡¯s house first?¡±


    ¡°Who did he burn to death? You people ruined his life, Yu Minglang, are you even human?!¡±


    Li Zhen was furious as he thought about his lover, who was about to face impending imprisonment.


    ¡°Li Zhen, don¡¯t blame Yu Minglang. If he¡¯s not a person, you are not even a dog!¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled Yu Minglang away and stood in front of Li Zhen. For the first time, Yu Minglang was pulled behind a woman, and he savored the feeling of being ¡°protected.¡± It wasn¡¯t bad at all.


    ¡°If you¡¯re upset, can you just set things on fire? Do you have to cause someone¡¯s death to admit you were wrong? Why is it that everyone else in the world can¡¯t be ruined, but Ni Jianren can?!¡±


    As Xiao Qian said this, she thought of her past life.


    When Ni Jianren was arrested by the police, he cried and knelt on the ground, claiming that he only wanted to make some money and didn¡¯t intend to harm Xiao Wei.


    The crudest things in the world resulted from him, yet as he faced retribution, he appeared innocent. Innocent, my ass!


    ¡°It¡¯s you, this woman! You wicked-hearted woman! You ruined Jianren!¡± Li Zhen looked at Xiao Qian, enraged, intending to grab her but was slapped aside by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Don¡¯t act like a mad dog, biting anyone you see. She¡¯s my girlfriend now, and if you dare touch a single hair on her head, I¡¯ll beat you so hard your own parents won¡¯t recognize you!¡±


    ¡°Girlfriend¡­haha, so you two were already tangled up together. You despicable man and woman!¡± Li Zhen finally understood why Yu Minglang stormed into his house in the middle of the night, revealing the truth behind his relationship with Jianren!


    Yu Minglang wanted to retaliate as he heard the insults towards him and Xiao Qian, but Xiao Qian pushed him aside and said, ¡°You stand by, don¡¯t block me!¡± She raised her hand and slapped Li Zhen¡¯s face, skewing it.


    ¡°What do you mean tangled up together? Say it again!¡± Yu Minglang was the father of her child!


    ¡°You seduced Jianren, and now you¡¯re seducing Yu Minglang. What else can you do besides using men to do things for you?¡±


    In Li Zhen¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian was the most evil person in the world.


    ¡°Ha, I used that bitch? What did I use him for? Let me make it clear ¨C he was the one who hid his sexual orientation first. What¡¯s there to seduce about him? His trashy character, sleazy personality, shameless tactics, or his Crystal-cold Silver Needle?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were sharp as blades.


    Crystal-cold Silver Needle¡­ Yu Minglang wanted to laugh but held it in due to the inappropriate occasion.


    He liked this description.


    ¡°It¡¯s because of your family¡¯s greed. You voluntarily married him for the betrothal gifts. You¡¯re both buyers and sellers ¨C you deserve each other!¡±


    Li Zhen¡¯s words wiped the smile off Yu Minglang¡¯s face. He stepped forward and kicked Li Zhen in the chest.


    ¡°What do you both think marriage is? You nearly ruined her life, and you still think you¡¯re right?¡±


    As he thought of Xiao Qian, almost unwittingly marrying ¡°Crystal-cold Silver Needle,¡± Yu Minglang could feel a nameless fire growing within him.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you¡¯re taking a woman¡¯s side against your own family. Can you have any backbone?!¡± Li Zhen couldn¡¯t fight Yu Minglang or scold Xiao Qian. His anger found no outlet, so he vented it by roaring.


    ¡°I have a lot of family members. Who¡¯s like you¡­ahem, who has no proper business?¡± Realizing he was about to curse in front of his beloved girl, Yu Minglang hastily stopped himself.


    He glanced at Xiao Qian using the corner of his eye. She was looking straight ahead, oblivious to his slip-up, which made him feel relieved.


    Right, he mustn¡¯t let this good boyfriend image collapse. Step back, step back, let Xiao Qian handle it.


    Inside, Xiao Qian had her true reaction to Yu Minglang¡¯s near outburst: Ugh -_


    ¡°What gives you the right to discriminate against homosexuals? I like men, what¡¯s wrong with that? Can I choose my sexual orientation? I¡¯ve known since I was a child that I don¡¯t like women ¨C is that wrong?¡±


    Li Zhen was furious at the half-sentence that Yu Minglang didn¡¯t renounce.


    His sexual orientation had always been looked down upon. Even finding love had to be done secretly and sneakily. Why did every other couple have the right to walk hand-in-hand in broad daylight, embrace, kiss, and do anything they wanted to do?


    Why did he and the person he loved have to act like thieves? The sound of his father¡¯s roar echoed in his ears.


    You good-for-nothing!


    You¡¯re a pervert!


    For many years, he had to carefully bear the strange looks of others. Was it because he loved a man that he deserved this treatment?


    Why did God create people like him? Why?!


    ¡°Although the concept in our country hasn¡¯t been liberalized enough to accept homosexual behavior, and many people think that homosexuality is a disease, I will tell you from a professional standpoint that it¡¯s not a disease or a neurological problem.¡±


    Yu Minglang raised an eyebrow. Where was Xiao Qian from, and why was she kindly saying this? Instead of criticizing Li Zhen, she was whitewashing him?


    As it turned out, Xiao Qian¡¯s sympathy for the enemy was as unlikely as the sky raining red rain.. How could it be possible?!

 Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Goodbye, Pikachu

    Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Goodbye, Pikachu


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Homosexuality was removed from the disease classification system by the American Psychological Association in 1973, it¡¯s not a pathology.¡±


    Li Zhen stopped roaring, and looked at Xiao Qian with surprise. Yu Minglang raised his eyebrows.


    ¡°One¡¯s sexual neuropathic subtype is congenital, determining whether you love men or women. Homosexuality is a prank played by the creator, but it¡¯s a prank that troubles your heart, making you feel unbalanced, doesn¡¯t it?¡±


    Li Zhen nodded passively; every word Xiao Qian said hit his heart.


    ¡°Being discriminated against is heartbreaking. At night, when you¡¯re alone, you feel the injustice of creation. Even when you see couples, your heart feels uncomfortable. Your parents¡¯ pressure for you to get married, hiding your true self in front of others, all of it weighs heavily on your body and tires your soul.¡±


    Xiao Qian walked around him; her voice was gentle, and her breath was soft. Sometimes, her voice would suddenly get very quiet. To hear clearly, one had to focus closely. As Li Zhen concentrated all his attention, he was already being led by Xiao Qian¡¯s rhythm.


    ¡°Ni Jianren is the only one who understands you, he can tolerate and accept you, and he believes in you unconditionally¡­¡±


    As Xiao Qian mentioned Ni Jianren, Li Zhen¡¯s eyes reddened, and she continued.


    ¡°You blame yourself for not protecting him. You came to vent your emotions at Yu Minglang not because you hate him, but because you hate yourself for not being able to protect the one you love¡­¡±


    For the last sentence, she wanted to speak into his ear- an effective method for attacking the heart. However, Yu Minglang grabbed her arm without leaving a trace and dragged her back two steps before she could get too close.


    Petty! Xiao Qian glared at him, gesturing with her hand behind her back for him to stop interfering. Considering his thick skin, she showed him her middle finger after making the gesture. Yu Minglang almost laughed out loud.


    ¡°He begged me, crying¡­¡± Li Zhen recalled that moment, burying his face in his hands in pain.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice remained gentle, almost saintly in its compassion, if one didn¡¯t notice the hostile glance she gave Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Cry then, let out your vulnerability. After you cry, your body will feel lighter, but your guilt will grow heavier. Your tears can¡¯t wash away your sins¡­¡±


    Li Zhen truly began to cry.


    Yu Minglang watched his girl throw Li Zhen into disarray with just a few words, stroking his chin. It seemed her claim that she could cure Zheng Xu was no joke.


    When people are sad and angry, they produce tryptophan hydroxylase, which directly affects their IQ, making them easily controlled by external forces. Many criminals commit crimes of passion. They didn¡¯t originally intend to do so, but they lost their reason when stirred up.


    If Li Zhen were Xiao Qian¡¯s patient, after guiding him to this state, her last words should have been to lighten his guilt, but she said the opposite.


    Never offend a psychologist, really.


    ¡°In the rain, do you have any beautiful memories with Ni Jianren?¡± Xiao Qian looked out the window. When she arrived, it hadn¡¯t been raining yet. The summer rain came suddenly, as if the heavens were helping her.


    ¡°The first time we met, he asked me for an umbrella¡­¡± Li Zhen¡¯s eyes glazed over.


    Xiao Qian sneered, thinking of how similar it was to their past life. She didn¡¯t forget how she had killed Ni Jianren then, and she knew all the details.


    ¡°At that time, you never thought that this seemingly harmless man would do so many cruel things, did you?¡±


    ¡°No! Jianren is not at fault! It¡¯s you who forced us!¡± Li Zhen suddenly regained clarity and roared at Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang had been enjoying the scene, but when he saw Li Zhen yell at Xiao Qian, he wanted to punch him. However, Xiao Qian slapped his wrist and cast a warning glare.


    Back off! Hitting him now would only help him clear his mind. Get lost!


    Yu Minglang obediently held his nose and stayed put as a background wall after being glared at by her.


    Li Zhen¡¯s every move was within Xiao Qian¡¯s calculations. His roaring now was just a desperate struggle. She had seen many patients like this. At this point, those who yelled were trying to convince not just Xiao Qian, but also themselves.


    ¡°You know very well that his situation is not your fault, nor society¡¯s, but simply his own doing. Homosexuality is not a disease, but Ni Jianren¡¯s extreme selfishness is pathological. You only see how others discriminate against your sexual orientation but fail to see that many others are being mocked and ridiculed for their poverty, illness, disabilities, and other irresistible factors. Have those people killed or set fires for vengeance? Don¡¯t use sexual orientation to mask character flaws. Scum will always be scum!¡±


    Li Zhen¡¯s pupils dilate as Xiao Qian¡¯s words strike him.


    ¡°You know full well, you always have, you¡¯re more aware than anything else.¡± Xiao Qian used a deepening memory method three times in a row, instilling her beliefs into Li Zhen.


    ¡°In the rain, do you only have memories with that bitch? When you went to school, did your parents pick you up in the rain? Did you feel the vitality of the roadside grass in the rain? Did you ever feel the freshness of the air after the rain?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°For the sake of so-called love, you harmed yourself and your parents. Li Zhen, you are a coward unable to face life. Remember today¡¯s rain; every time it rains in the future, you will bear the pressure from the depths of your heart. Listen, the raindrops fall, the fate that strangles your throat. This is the retribution for your violence against the weak¡­¡±


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes, this moment had a powerful visual impact.


    An unwavering life force burst from her petite body, poking Yu Minglang¡¯s picky heart.


    This woman should be his¡ªno one else could keep her in check. At this moment, Yu Minglang felt good about himself, completely ignoring the fact that he had just been stared down by her.


    His emotions were brewing, and physically, his gaze on Xiao Qian grew more intense.


    Xiao Qian was wondering how to break Li Zhen completely, making him unable to marry a woman in this lifetime, and making him shiver each time it rained. It was also possible to make him develop social phobia using Morita Therapy.


    She accidentally glanced at Yu Minglang¡¯s hormone-raging eyes. What was his problem? She was enjoying herself, and he looked like a starving wretch. While she was distracted, Yu Minglang seized the opportunity to act first.


    Yu Minglang grabbed Li Zhen¡¯s collar without hesitation, dragging him to the door and pushing him out.


    Goodbye, Pikachu!

 Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Merging into One Person

    Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Merging into One Person


    Translator: 549690339


    Li Zhen was first cornered by Xiao Qian¡¯s psychological offensive and then kicked by Yu Minglang¡¯s violence. He was half-kneeling at the door, looking at Yu Minglang who was pointing at him dominantly.


    ¡°If I ever catch you messing with my girl again, I¡¯ll cut off your tools!¡±


    With his eyes still full of confusion, Li Zhen saw Xiao Qian poke her head out from behind Yu Minglang and used a term from the gay circle to explain.


    ¡°He said, he¡¯ll make your number one into zero!¡±


    Li Zhen¡¯s anus clenched, and he nervously swallowed his saliva.


    At this moment, Yu Minglang and Chen Xiaoqian seemed to merge into one person.


    It is said that half of a man is a gentleman and the other half is an animal, while half of a woman is an angel and the other half is a devil. So when Yu Minglang meets Chen Xiaoqian, and when they join forces to trap someone, it¡¯s a combination of half animal and half devil¡­


    Li Zhen learned the most brutal lesson of his life.


    Xiao Qian stood by the window, watching Li Zhen stagger away, her face expressionless.


    ¡°They¡¯re in the past now, and they won¡¯t hurt you anymore,¡± said Yu Minglang as he stood behind her.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s boring.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, have you ever hated something so much that you wanted to take revenge on it crazily?¡±


    ¡°¡­No, but I guess there arc many people who hate me and want to take revenge on me.¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, the bad guy!


    ¡°Actually, revenge is quite pointless. If you don¡¯t achieve your goal, you look forward to seeing their bad luck. But there¡¯s not much meaning when you see their misfortune either. Seeking revenge is an empty experience after it¡¯s done but annoying if it¡¯s not¡­ Either choice is not good.¡±


    What¡¯s lost is lost, and there¡¯s no way to make up for it.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have much hatred towards Li Zhen. When Ni Jianren kidnapped Xiao Wei, she had already broken up with Li Zhen. Li Zhen¡¯s impact on her was limited.


    Now that Ni Jianren had been caught and was waiting for the law to punish him, he lost his job and ruined his future, but Xiao Qian¡¯s heart still felt a void.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian wanted to wash her hands.


    Her OCD seemed to have improved a lot since Yu Minglang said he would protect the innocent child in her heart the last time.


    But now, it acted up again.


    Yu Minglang noticed that she stopped talking and went straight to the bathroom. He suddenly thought of something and quickly followed her.


    As expected, she started washing her hands again with a blank expression.


    Yu Minglang remembered that the doctor had said the best way to deal with her obsessive-compulsive disorder was to quietly accompany her. So when Xiao Qian was washing her hands, he stood next to her without saying a word. Xiao Qian only washed a few times before she couldn¡¯t continue under his burning gaze.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    His eyes were shining like two bright light bulbs, pulling Xiao Qian out of her depressed mood.


    ¡°Watching you, you¡¯re so beautiful.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed, and she couldn¡¯t wash her hands anymore. She reached out and flicked water on his face.


    ¡°Smooth talker.¡±


    ¡°This is my true feelings. You¡¯re really beautiful, your face is beautiful, and your hands arc beautiful too. Such beautiful hands, I will feel hurt if they are damaged by overwashing.¡±


    Yu Minglang successfully confessed his love ¨C he considered it successful ¨C his thick-skinned nature accompanied by sweet talk increased. Once a man¡¯s nature is awakened, it can¡¯t be stopped.


    With someone like him around saying such words, it¡¯s no wonder she couldn¡¯t wash her hands anymore.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t wash her hands anymore, and Yu Minglang watched with a longing to kiss her again. But remembering that the girl had given his kissing technique a ¡°bad rating¡±, he held back and decided to look up some information to improve his skills before coming back to the battlefield!


    ¡°Take me home!¡±


    Having someone like him following her around would turn her OCD into awkwardness.


    Under the gaze of this wife-obsessed monster, even the strongest female boss couldn¡¯t withstand it. After all, Xiao Qian still cared about her dignity, and Yu Minglang had already taken the phrase ¡°shameless people are invincible¡± to the extreme¡­


    After dropping Xiao Qian off at her house, she was about to get out of the car when Yu Minglang grabbed her wrist, not saying anything, just looking straight ahead with a serious expression.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of your dad¡¯s issue in the next couple of days. Stay safe at home. Call me when it¡¯s the day you and Zheng Xu have arranged.¡±


    ¡°Do you have time?¡± Xiao Qian really didn¡¯t look down on him.


    It¡¯s said that time is like water in a sponge, always available when you squeeze. Yu Minglang¡¯s time is like an empty toothpaste tube, nothing left to scrape even if you try.


    ¡°Call my cell phone. If it¡¯s turned off, leave a message on the landline I gave you. If I¡¯m not in town, find Hai Zhao. Hai Zhao is slick, but he has principles. He knows not to mess with a friend¡¯s wife. He has boundaries.¡±


    ¡°Who is your wife?¡±


    ¡°A fiancee is also a wife.¡± They had an arrangement, so there¡¯s no way he could let her back out.


    Xiao Qian glared at him, ¡°Your face is thicker than a city wall. Right now, you¡¯re just on a trial period. If you don¡¯t do well, you¡¯re gone.¡±


    Those words almost melted Yu Minglang¡¯s heart with happiness.


    Pushing him away, Xiao Qian got out of the car quickly, tried to open the big door, but faced a tragedy¡­


    It was probably her mom who went to the bathroom at night and found the big door unlocked, closing it casually.


    After all, in this family, other than her playboy brother who would sneak out at night to surf the internet, good girl Chen Xiaoqian wouldn¡¯t go out in the middle of the night. Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t even think about it.quite so.


    But even the good girl was led astray by this baddie. Xiao Qian looked helplessly at the big door and sighed. She hadn¡¯t forgotten the miserable experience of climbing over the wall with the ¡°mother¡¯s love¡± bouquet last time. ¡°You still have the nerve to say that?¡± How dare this guy on trial be so arrogant?


    He snickered, ¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡±


    Xiao Qian waited in silence, but after he said that, he didn¡¯t move. She looked at him in confusion, where¡¯s the help you promised?


    He pointed to his face.


    I don¡¯t want any credit for doing good deeds, just leave me a kiss.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to deal with this big bad guy, so she climbed up the wall herself, working hard to push herself up~


    Bad guy Yu Minglang, without your stinky egg, would she still be doing this troublesome stuff?


    ¡°Stubborn girl,¡± Yu Minglang suddenly grabbed her waist, pulled her in, and kissed her forehead. Then, holding her waist, he lifted her up with a slight effort!


    This arm strength made lifting a girl of a few dozen pounds too easy.


    Xiao Qian, who was struggling to climb up, was easily lifted by him. Now she was standing on the wall! The feeling was¡­


    Indescribable, she felt so happy, like she had reached the peak of her life. With her external help everywhere, she was ready to take flight.


    Yu Minglang stood below, waving at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯ll owe you today¡¯s reward, and we¡¯ll settle the debt another day.¡±


    Whatever¡­! Xiao Qian thought of something inappropriate, then climbed through her attic window, standing in the attic, flipped him off, and decisively closed the window, keeping his smug laughter outside.


    Yu Minglang was so wicked!

 Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 72: The Yu Familys Little Tyrants Night Raid

    Chapter 72: Chapter 72: The Yu Family¡¯s Little Tyrant¡¯s Night Raid


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang was not a person who liked to listen to music, but on the journey home, he turned on the car stereo and played a soothing piece of light music. He turned off the air conditioning, rolled down the windows and allowed the breeze to blow in.


    The summer night wind was just perfect, not too hot, carrying a hint of coolness. The way it naturally blew by, didn¡¯t it resemble Chen Xiaoqian?


    No pretensions, no contrived manners, and absolutely intolerant of being taken advantage of.


    Perfectly refreshing when needed, too much and she becomes domineering, too little and she becomes timid. Just the right amount, just right.


    So in this world, there truly could be a woman who is just right. No matter what she does, watching her just felt right for him.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s fingers tapped on the steering wheel to the rhythm of the music. When he passed the Porridge House where she had washed her hands before, he suddenly braked.


    He was so busy at work that he didn¡¯t know when he would be free to go out next time.


    Just as the doctor said about obsessive-compulsive disorder, as long as there is someone to accompany and care for, it can reduce the chance of an outbreak.


    When Xiaoqian was about to wash her hands, Yu Minglang stood behind her, which quickly diverted her attention.


    But what if¡­ he¡¯s not there?


    This issue puzzled Yu Minglang.


    Time, companionship, these were not what he could give Xiaoqian.


    His fingers tapped irritably a couple of times, then suddenly, Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up, his hand slapped on the steering wheel, and the car made a U-turn.


    In the suburbs of Qiang City, there was a decent-sized antique shopping street. At this late hour, all the shops were closed. Yu Minglang drove to the residential area behind the street, which was also developed by his eldest brother, Yu Mingli. The environment was tranquil. At night, all the doors in the corridors were locked, and you couldn¡¯t get in without a key.


    Yu Minglang looked up, checking the number of floors, only four. Piece of cake.


    He stretched his wrist a bit, then began to climb up along the cement platform and safety net. In 40 seconds, Yu Minglang successfully reached the fourth floor, hanging onto the cement platform with one hand and knocking on the window with the other.


    Qi Yue was sitting cross-legged on his rosewood sofa, holding a pair of stone-lined walnuts, listening to traditional opera. He was just humming a few lines of Single Sword Club aria, when suddenly¡­


    ¡°Honourable men have aspiration, I see this Single Sword Club as the village festivity, what a dist¡ª Oh, my God!¡± He was so frightened that he nearly lost his breath.


    The walnuts in his hand fell from the shock. Youngest Brother Yu, the former little tyrant, scared him to death!


    Qi Yue rushed over to open the window, and Yu Minglang swiftly hopped in from the outside.


    ¡°What are you doing coming here this late at night!? Why didn¡¯t you just call me so I could have gone downstairs to let you in?¡±


    ¡°Uncle, calling is too slow.¡± Yu Minglang walked straight to the sofa. This was his Uncle¡¯s house.


    His uncle dealt in jade and was not much older than his eldest brother, but he was a generation senior. He got along well with Yu Minglang. Even their taste in furniture was similar. The rosewood sofa set at Yu Minglang¡¯s home was an antique that his Uncle had found.


    Right, the sofa, it needed to be changed. Xiaoqian said it was hard and uncomfortable.


    ¡°It would only take me 2 minutes to go downstairs if you called. This is the fourth floor, if you slipped, my mom might burn this place down.¡± His uncle had been close to his older sister since they were children. There was quite an age gap between the two, and he had always lived at Yu Minglang¡¯s house. When his brother-in-law educated his children, he also conveniently tutored his uncle.


    This caused his uncle to escape from that terrifying place as soon as he came of age. Normal people really couldn¡¯t stand such rigid and strict management.


    ¡°I climbed up myself, it only took 40 seconds. If it wasn¡¯t for the clothes limiting me, 25 seconds would have been enough.¡± This was one of Yu Minglang¡¯s regular training routines in the past.


    ¡°Enough, cut to the chase. Why did you come here in the middle of the night?¡± ¡°Uncle, did you recently acquire anything new? I want to make a ring; it has to be the best jade.¡±


    As soon as Yu Minglang said this, his uncle immediately got up and took out a palm-sized stone from the safe. He opened a window, excitedly shone a flashlight at it, and showed it to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°I gambled this one at the border, the raw stone wasn¡¯t expensive, it is destined to increase in value. I never wanted to open it all, I just made a window. Look, even without polishing, it has such good water quality. It is definitely a floating-green gem, no doubt about it.¡±


    Those in the jade business always got excited when they acquired a treasure. His uncle considered Minglang as a confidant. Other members of the Yu family didn¡¯t appreciate such things, they were too stiff, but Minglang was proficient in it, and could often exchange opinions with him.


    Yu Minglang looked at the raw stone and measured it with his hand, nodding approvingly. It was great.


    ¡°Actually, I was also undecided. If it became a pendant, wouldn¡¯t it be too good? Or should it become a buckle? Actually, it would be best if it became a bracelet, but if a bracelet with such a good a texture and small diameter were made, I would be afraid that it wouldn¡¯t sell.¡±


    People who could afford jade wouldn¡¯t be too young. These small diameter bracelets, young women couldn¡¯t afford, and those who could afford couldn¡¯t fit it. A pity indeed.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up, this one¡¯s perfect. Absolutely perfect!


    He asked his uncle seriously.


    ¡°Uncle, do you think that giving a lady a ring as a gift might seem a little frivolous?¡±


    He originally intended to make a jade ring for Xiaoqian to wear. This way, even if he wasn¡¯t by her side, when Xiaoqian wanted to wash her hands and saw the ring on her hand, she wouldn¡¯t feel so lonely, and maybe it could alleviate her hand-washing symptoms.


    Why not gold, silver, or diamond?


    Too tacky.


    He always felt that this girl deserved to wear jade. The best jade. They say gold has a price, jade is priceless. He didn¡¯t want to give her something with a price. His girl deserved the priceless.


    Upon hearing Yu Minglang¡¯s words, his uncle straightened up.


    ¡°Have you found a partner?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, just got together.¡± Although she declared it herself, she was still his girlfriend.


    ¡°Girl¡­?¡± His uncle asked seriously, Minglang gave him a strange look.


    ¡°Of course!¡± Why did everyone ask him such a weird question when they found out that he had a sweetheart?


    His uncle clasped his hands together, mumbling Buddhist incantations.


    ¡°Fantastic, you have finally found someone to torment!¡±


    The youngest of the Yu family, the former little tyrant, was unanimously believed by the whole family to be likely to stay single for a lifetime. The chance of him starting a relationship was slim.


    It wasn¡¯t that Yu Minglang was not outstanding, but rather he was too outstanding and had a picky eye. The family all thought that he might end up remaining alone due to his high standards.


    Unexpectedly, he also had a sweetheart. This was good news! His uncle was so excited that he wanted to grab the phone. This kind of event must be told to his big sister!


    ¡°My mom knows, don¡¯t bother her. Instead, tell me, should I not give her a ring?¡±


    ¡°In theory, giving a ring when you¡¯ve just met is a bit¡­ How long have you known her, what docs she do, how old is she?¡±


    ¡°Not long, she¡¯s a great woman. You don¡¯t need to worry ¡ª Uncle, I¡¯ve always been the best to you since childhood. I need to consider for you. Seriously.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes shone brightly. His uncle felt a sudden surge of unease. Was he¡­.conjuring up another devious plan?

 Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Shameless!!

    Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Shameless!!


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Uncle asked suspiciously.


    Yu Minglang patted his uncle¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Uncle, it would be a waste to make a pendant from such good material, too big for a button, and making it into a bracelet might be too small to sell, right?¡±


    Uncle nodded mechanically, as Yu Minglang¡¯s facial expressions grew more serious.


    ¡°So, I¡¯m thinking what you¡¯re thinking ¨C make this into a bracelet for me, and you can carve a small pendant from the core part. The pendant can be sold at a reasonable price.¡±


    Uncle still hadn¡¯t reacted, ¡°But who are you making such a small bracelet for?¡±


    Who else could it be for, other than his slender-wristed girl!


    Xiao Qian had a small frame, and after forcibly taking her measurements a few times, Yu Minglang had already memorized them. After comparing them to the stone, he thought making a bracelet from it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°Once you make it, someone will naturally wear it. Uncle, see how considerate I am, knowing that you wouldn¡¯t have anyone to wear your bracelet, so I¡¯m helping you with internal sales.¡±


    Uncle didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry.


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu, do you really have to be so righteous about taking advantage of this? Fine, whatever you say goes. But there¡¯s one thing, you have to bring your girlfriend over when you have time, let your uncle have a look.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯ll be seen sooner or later, but don¡¯t go too heavy on the gifts, like the unsold pendants and earrings, just give us something like that. Remember, only the unsold ones, we¡¯re not trying to snatch your best-selling items.¡±


    Uncle ground his teeth.


    ¡°You¡­shameless!¡±


    Which of his unsold pieces was cheap? The best-sellers were all inexpensive items. Yu Minglang¡¯s meaning was quite simple ¨C his girl couldn¡¯t be given away for free, and if the gift was too small, he wouldn¡¯t be happy!


    ¡°Whose temper did you inherit, this bandit¡­¡± Uncle muttered as he drew the bracelet design on the original stone with a special pen.


    ¡°It¡¯s no choice, I¡¯m the poorest in the family. You guys who got rich first should take me along and share the wealth!¡±


    Uncle¡¯s hand trembled, causing him to almost draw the design incorrectly.


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu, are you still poor? What about your company shares? Are we blind?¡± The man worth hundreds of millions is crying poor!


    ¡°It used to be enough for one person to be full and the whole family not to starve, but that won¡¯t work now. Uncle, you¡¯ve been single for so long, you can¡¯t understand the distress of having a girlfriend, really. I need to come up with a way to make things work for when I bring home a daughter-in-law. You know, I just joined the company, my shares won¡¯t be profitable until the end of the year¡­¡±


    Not only mocking people for being single, but also brazenly crying poor.


    Uncle stood up, ¡°Leave the way you came. I¡¯m not dealing with you!¡±


    Is having a girlfriend so great? Can you purposely add salt to people¡¯s wounds by mentioning it?


    Seeing that he had pushed enough, Yu Minglang made sure his uncle sat back down.


    Qi Yue finished the design and showed it to him, ¡°Do you think this size works?¡±


    Yu Minglang gestured with his fingers, it seemed about right. Xiao Qian¡¯s wrist should be able to wear it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make it a round bracelet, make a formal one with a thicker and larger tire-like design.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°The formal bracelet uses more material, try to use more material if you can ¨C Uncle, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Yu¡­Old¡­Yu! You¡¯re such a miser!¡±


    Yu Minglang thought of himself as a simple person. Although he didn¡¯t know what styles were good, he insisted on one principle.


    The bigger, the better! Just like when buying gold goods, no matter how garish, always choose the biggest one!


    ¡°Alright, you little brat, I¡¯ll make it into a formal bracelet. But there¡¯s one thing, I can¡¯t guarantee there won¡¯t be any cracks. You know that if there¡¯s a crack, the bracelet won¡¯t be perfect.¡±


    ¡°No problem. My uncle has so many treasured stones, even if this one is broken, there are unbroken ones.¡±


    Uncle was almost coughing up blood. ¡°Youngest Brother Yu, did you just come here to rob me of my things?¡±


    Was this a threat that if the quality of this bracelet isn¡¯t perfect, they¡¯ll just keep on cutting more stones and continue making? Apparently so.


    Yu Minglang looked at him seriously. ¡°Uncle, when giving a gift to a girl, if it can¡¯t be perfect, why bother giving it at all? I¡¯d do anything for my future daughter-in-law, really.¡±


    His girl should be worthy of the highest standards, and Yu Minglang stubbornly believed that even a tiny crack wouldn¡¯t be good enough for her.


    ¡°Fine, since I¡¯m your uncle¡­ You little tyrant, hurry up and find someone who can control you, it¡¯ll be worth it to exchange a bracelet for you to calm down. When do you want it? I have to send it for processing, and if it cracks, 1 have to choose another stone to start over.¡±


    ¡°The sooner the better, it has to be done within half a month.¡±


    In half a month, she would be going to school.


    ¡°Fine, come to get it in my place when it¡¯s done. If possible, bring your girl too, so I can have a look.¡±


    Uncle was very curious about the girl who could make the picky Yu Minglang value her so much.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t say anything, as he didn¡¯t want to pressure her too much. Meeting his family had to be agreed upon by her first.


    He jumped up to the window, and his uncle shouted behind him, ¡°Go through the door!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s too slow ¨C Uncle, I left the money under your sofa cushion, a gentleman never takes advantage!¡±


    With that, he quickly slid down the same way he came up, and within a few dozen seconds, he was already downstairs.


    Qi Yue shook his head and walked over to the sofa. ¡°Why does that kid have to be so polite to me? Really¡­ Huh?¡±


    Speechless, only 1000?


    Qi Yue didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. What¡¯s the difference between this and nothing?


    ¡°With my own processing, even the labor cost isn¡¯t enough, right? I¡¯ve even won international carving awards! This Young Brother Yu, seriously¡­¡±


    There was nothing to be done. After all, this was the young tyrant of the Yu Family. Qi Yue could only hope that the domineering Young Brother Yu could find a wife who could control him and get rid of his bandit-like vibe.


    But a long time later, Uncle looked up to the sky and shed silent tears. The little tyrant did find a wife who could control him, but the one he found¡­was even more ruthless than the little tyrant himself. That¡¯s another story.


    Having settled the matter, Yu Minglang returned to work with a noticeably different state of mind. After being granted the title of boyfriend, he felt life was full of vitality. This manifested in him being more ruthless at work, and having the company¡¯s mischievous shareholders submit obediently.


    A man¡¯s hormones need to be vented constantly. That¡¯s what youth is.


    Ever since he left, there had been no news from him. Xiao Qian stayed at home, providing psychological counseling to her mother while waiting for Yu Minglang¡¯s news.


    He had said that he would collect evidence of Chen Lin¡¯s affair, but three days had passed without any word.


    When Xiao Qian had free time, she would look at her phone, expecting it to ring but not particularly liking her inexplicable anticipation.


    She felt that she should always keep a cool head and make accurate judgments each time. Love, which can lower one¡¯s IQ, shouldn¡¯t be something she touched. The frustrating part was that she had accidentally gotten entangled with it, and the man who was disrupting her peaceful pace had disappeared without a trace..

 Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Appreciating the Hand-Tearing of Scumbags

    Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Appreciating the Hand-Tearing of Scumbags


    Translator: 549690339


    On the third day of Yu Minglang¡¯s disappearance, Xiao Qian got up early in the morning and heard noises downstairs, as if someone was arguing.


    She quickly put on her clothes and went downstairs, only to sec Chen Lin, with his snake skin bag, tussling with Jia Xiufang.


    Oh, so the scumbag who had been missing for so long finally showed up? Xiao Qian raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°Let go! If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll miss the train!¡± Chen Lin had planned to come back home and take his stuff when no one was around.


    At this time, Jia Xiufang would usually go to the morning market to buy cheap discounted vegetables, without fail, day in and day out for years.


    But today, for some reason, she came back early and saw the man who had been gone for days, holding a snake skin bag and ready to walk out the door. ¡°Where are you going on a train?¡± Jia Xiufang wouldn¡¯t let go of the bag.


    In the past, she didn¡¯t have the courage to do these things with her husband.


    But these days, Xiao Qian had been urging her to see the money to prove Chen Lin¡¯s innocence; if she couldn¡¯t see the money, then everything was a joke.


    Moreover, Xiao Qian continually emphasized the dependence of children on their mother and successfully brainwashed Jia Xiufang.


    In Jia Xiufang¡¯s mind, the logic of the situation had become: if she couldn¡¯t see her husband produce the bankbook, then he must have someone outside and spent money on illicit things. The next step would be to sell her daughter and harm her son!


    Night Shanghai, short skirts, hostesses, and small-time gangsters collecting protection fees! All of these were hinted and hypnotized by Xiao Qian to Jia Xiufang.


    Chen Lin didn¡¯t expect his wishy-washy wife to be this fierce today. Angrily, he pushed her back, and Jia Xiufang¡¯s plump body crashed into the corner of a table.


    Jia Xiufang cried out in pain, unable to straighten her back.


    Xiao Qian watched the scene, her eyes shooting murderous intent, and she grabbed a broom from under the stairs and swung it at Chen Lin.


    Chen Lin took a step back after being struck, ¡°You little brat; how dare you hit your dad?!¡±


    ¡°Who asked you to touch my mom? Mom, close the door and lock it from inside!¡±


    Xiao Qian said domineeringly, Jia Xiufang endured the pain, and cooperated with her daughter, locking the door with a click.


    The mother-daughter duo now besieged the trash dad. Chen Lin was not afraid of anything, but he was a bit fearful of his older daughter.


    He didn¡¯t know why, but his older daughter seemed to have changed. Her eyes and her actions were terrifying.


    ¡°Where is the bankbook? Hand it over! Qian¡¯er needs to go to school!¡± Jia Xiufang no longer hoped to keep her husband, but she still wanted the money.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you hosting a promotion banquet a few days ago, and got many gifts of money, enough for her schooling?¡±


    Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes; Chen Lin was not at home, but he seemed to have good sources of information.


    Some uncles must be communicating with him.


    How ironic! ¡°Brotherly affection¡± was used to deceive her mom. They hid the fact that Chen Lin ran off with a little lover but told Trash Dad about the family situation.


    Such relatives were better off not having!


    ¡°That little money isn¡¯t enough for Qian¡¯er¡¯s schooling? The money for banquets was borrowed from her Fourth Uncle. The principal wasn¡¯t enough, and it was rolled in with a few hundred more. Where is the extra money for Qian¡¯er¡¯s schooling after returning the debt? Hurry up and get the bankbook!¡± Jia Xiufang demanded the money; Chen Lin glanced at Xiao Qian, who held the stick, and made his excuse.¡±! used all the money for investment. I have a brother named Da Longzi who wants to run long-distance buses, so I invested 20,000 yuan in it. The money has been put in, and now I have to go to the north to check it out. This is really profitable, Xiufang. If this business succeeds, you¡¯ll live the good life, not having to do anything. Aren¡¯t you always wanting to buy a rabbit fur coat? I¡¯ll buy it for you in the winter!¡±


    ¡°Hehc!¡± Xiao Qian laughed, her eyes full of mockery.


    These lines haven¡¯t changed since her past life.


    Paint a big picture, making it seem like there¡¯s hope for the future, and then deceive her mom.


    In her past life, Jia Xiufang had always wanted a rabbit fur coat but hesitated to spend several hundred yuan on it. Chen Lin painted a beautiful future for her, and she fell for it without a second thought.


    But now, Xiao Qian had inoculated Jia Xiufang against Chen Lin¡¯s manipulation. Hearing Chen Lin¡¯s words, Jia Xiufang not only wasn¡¯t moved but instead had a cold glint in her eyes.


    ¡°Buy me a rabbit fur coat?¡±


    ¡°Yes, haven¡¯t you always wanted one? Once I make money, I¡¯ll buy it for you!¡± ¡°Did you already buy a mink for Chu Xue then? Buy me a rabbit fur coat and her a mink?¡± Jia Xiufang suddenly exploded, snatching the broom from her daughter¡¯s hand and swinging it at Chen Lin without mercy.


    ¡°Chen Lin, you¡¯re inhuman! How can you treat me like this? I gave you a son and a daughter and supported this family. Where did I ever wrong you? How can you take the money from our home and fool around outside!¡±


    Chen Lin never expected the woman he used to control would suddenly become so difficult to handle.


    Before, he could fool her with just a few words, and she would believe anything he said, looking stupid and naive. But how did she suddenly become so tough?


    Xiao Qian watched this scene and laughed. She grabbed the washed peaches on the table, biting into them with a crisp sound, enjoying her mom¡¯s tearing down of the scumbag, feeling so refreshed.


    If Chen Lin hadn¡¯t mentioned the rabbit fur coat, Jia Xiufang wouldn¡¯t have gotten this angry.


    All thanks to Xiao Qian, who had often whispered in her ear that she couldn¡¯t even afford to buy a few hundred yuan worth of clothes, while Chu Xue might be wearing a mink bought with her hard-earned money¡­


    Never underestimate the details of psychological suggestion! How important is the subconscious to people?


    The current life is a true reflection of the subconscious. The various thoughts and ideas in the subconscious create different behavioral patterns of different people. Xiao Qian not only knew psychological suggestion but also understood her mother¡¯s and father¡¯s affairs, with visible effects.


    Transforming a dependent personality-type mother into a fighter is a skill only top psychologists possess. Impressive!


    Chen Lin was beaten up by Jia Xiufang, only able to stammer in embarrassment, ¡°I really invested the money, I didn¡¯t waste it, I didn¡¯t!¡±


    Having been suppressed for days, Jia Xiufang finally found a place to vent her anger and continued to chase and hit Chen Lin, who couldn¡¯t take the pain any longer. Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw Xiao Qian sitting leisurely eating fruit.


    Embarrassed in front of his child, Chen Lin was anxious. Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t give any quarter, and in desperation, he swung his fist at her. Seeing her mom about to be attacked, Xiao Qian grabbed the fruit plate and threw it all at him!


    Chen Lin was hit in the head and crashed into the door. He hurriedly opened the door without picking up his snake-skin bag and yelled as he ran back.


    ¡°I¡¯m really going to do business! Wait for my good news!¡±


    He ran so fast that he almost collided with the man coming towards him.


    Seeing her husband run away with his hastily-packed bag still on the floor and fruits scattered everywhere, Jia Xiufang roared at Chen Lin¡¯s retreating figure. ¡°You good-for-nothing! I¡¯ll beat you every time I see you, and you must bring that money back, or I¡¯ll skin you alive!¡±

 Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 75: The Wise and Brave Yu Minglang

    Chapter 75: Chapter 75: The Wise and Brave Yu Minglang


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang sat on the sofa, after catching her breath, all that was left in her heart was an empty feeling.


    Xiao Qian walked over and silently picked up the fruits on the floor. She knew her mother was already thinking about divorce.


    It¡¯s just that the camel still needs the last straw to be crushed.


    The despicable Yu Minglang, if he hadn¡¯t torn up that photo, now she would have shown it to her mother, who would have divorced without hesitation.


    People, in the heat of the moment, can do anything.


    But when Jia Xiufang¡¯s anger subsided, it would be hard for her to muster the courage again, even if she was already utterly disappointed in Chen Lin, she would still hesitate.


    Traditional women, who value family and rely on their husbands, have a strong sense of devotion. This is both a strength and a deadly weakness.


    There are 15 million women in our country who are married to homosexuals, enduring a life without marital relations and having twisted and even violent family atmospheres, yet less than 30% of them choose to divorce.


    For most women, even if their lives are unsatisfactory, they are too afraid to face the future and move forward. Even when people tell them that the future won¡¯t be worse than the present, they still don¡¯t believe it. They would rather endure a broken marriage, finding any excuse ¨C love for their children or the scumbag husband, uncertainty over the division of property¡­ There are many reasons, but they won¡¯t divorce.


    Even now, Jia Xiufang vaguely understood that her husband Chen Lin was no longer the young man who once exchanged tomatoes with her in their production team, but she still wavered on the issue of divorce.


    Xiao Qian wanted to use her mother¡¯s current disappointment and anger to force her to break free from her Trash Dad.


    ¡°This damned Yu Minglang, can he even be relied on!?¡± In her urgency, Xiao Qian cursed softly.


    It¡¯s all Yu Minglang¡¯s fault! If he hadn¡¯t torn up the photo, everything would have been settled by now.


    As soon as Xiao Qian¡¯s voice fell, she saw a man in green camouflage enter the courtyard.


    ¡°Is Sister-in-law here?¡±


    He was a young man, and Xiao Qian hurriedly greeted him, stealing a glance at the heartbroken Jia Xiufang. Thankfully, Jia Xiufang wasn¡¯t paying attention!


    She cleared her throat, ¡°I¡¯m your sister.¡±


    It was the old unit¡¯s custom to address the leader¡¯s wife as sister-in-law. Since Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t find the time, he sent one of his subordinates to deliver the items to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sis-, uh, sister! Young Master Lang told me to give this to you.¡± The young man quickly corrected himself and handed over the items.


    Xiao Qian took the thick kraft paper bag from him.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, you must be tired? Come in and have some water and fruits.¡±


    ¡°No need, I have to hurry back and report. Goodbye, sister!¡±


    Xiao Qian sent him to the door and came back, opening the bag and looking inside, satisfied.


    She decided to take back the words she said about him being unreliable.


    He was very reliable, extremely reliable!


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, who was that?¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice was weak now.


    ¡°Do you want to see this? Ah, maybe you shouldn¡¯t, Mom, I¡¯m afraid it will break your heart¡­¡± Xiao Qian said deliberately.


    As expected, Jia Xiufang was drawn in.


    ¡°What¡¯s that? Give it to me!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ is my dad outside¡­ Ah! You really shouldn¡¯t look!¡±


    Xiao Qian pretended to hesitate but still handed it over.


    When she said this, Jia Xiufang probably already had some idea. She took it, opened it, and the items that fell out broke her heart completely.


    There were photos, tapes, witness statements with handprints, and a house rental contract¡­


    Yu Minglang was amazing.


    He had promised Xiao Qian to collect evidence legally, so these items were all legally obtained and could serve as evidence in court. There were no problems taking them anywhere.


    Xiao Qian put the tape in the tape player, and a conversation came from inside. ¡°Uncle, is this house yours?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Who did you rent it to?¡±


    ¡°A couple. The man¡¯s last name is Chen, and the woman¡¯s name is Xiao Xue. There¡¯s quite the age difference between them. I noticed it the day they moved in and asked about it. They said they were introduced through a friend, and the man was on his second marriage because his first wife had died.¡±


    Jia Xiufang listened to this and stood up angrily, grabbing the tape recorder to smash it, but Xiao Qian quickly stopped her.


    The conversation inside continued.


    ¡°Are you sure they rented the house as a couple?¡±


    ¡°Of course! My house has a strict policy for renting, I can¡¯t rent it to just anyone. I asked several times, and the man insisted that they were married, it¡¯s a second marriage for him, his first wife has died.¡±


    The person asking knew how to entice the respondent, so he continued to pursue the matter.


    ¡°Uncle, how did his first wife die?¡±


    ¡°I heard from them that she died in a car accident. The man treats his new daughter-in-law really well, always calling her Xiao Xue, and even set up a stove in the courtyard to heat washing water for her at night¡­¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Jia Xiufang yelled, kicking the sofa, her hands trembling.


    He cursed her to die in a car accident!


    How evil!


    After so many years, where has she let him down? Giving birth to and raising their children, getting up early and staying up late, borrowing money to build a house with him, working hard to make money, eating leftovers and buying clothes at the Night Market. And now she has become someone who ¡°died in a car accident¡±?


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t be angry, calm down.¡± Xiao Qian hurriedly poured a glass of water for her mother, but Jia Xiufang splashed the water on the floor and cried with her face covered.


    Xiao Qian also admired Yu Minglang for his conversation recording and these items. She didn¡¯t know how he had obtained them, but her Trash Dad¡¯s actions had completely chilled her mother¡¯s heart.


    Cursing his first wife to die in a car accident was even more effective than showing Jia Xiufang the explicit photos of Chen Lin and Chu Xue. He was clever to use this strategy, and it was cute. Alright, the divorce was settled.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, my daughter! Tell me, where did I go wrong? Why is he treating me like this!?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, he shouldn¡¯t treat my mom like this, he¡¯s not human!¡± Xiao Qian went along with her words.


    Jia Xiufang was now crying so hard that she lost control, her hands shaking as she looked at the photos.


    These pictures were not like the ones Xiao Qian had asked Zheng Xu to take.


    The landlord who rented the house to Chen Lin lived in the upper room while Chen Lin and Chu Xue lived in the lower room. Both families shared one courtyard, facing each other. One day, the landlord celebrated his old man¡¯s birthday and took a family photo in the yard. By accident, Chen Lin hugging Chu Xue as they entered the house was captured in the background.


    ¡°He never hugged me. I served him foot-washes for so many years, and he still hit me. But he goes out and serves foot-washes for other women¡­¡± At this point, Jia Xiufang was in utter despair.


    Men, what kind of creatures are they!


    She was so heartbroken that she lost the desire to look at the other items in the bag.


    Xiao Qian went through them one by one, photos, testimonies, landlord signed transcripts, tapes. This evidence was enough to prove that Chen Lin and Chu Xue were living together illegally, and as husband and wife too. This would be enough to sue, and it worked out great¡ªshe could sue today!


    The phone rang, and Xiao Qian went to answer it.


    ¡°Baitaling Laundry.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s voice rang out on the other end of the phone..

 Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Stepping onto the Stairway of Fate

    Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Stepping onto the Stairway of Fate


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian heard his voice, gripping the phone tightly, but keeping her tone calm.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°In an hour, bring your mother to the District Court. My classmate will be waiting for you there. He¡¯s a lawyer and will help you handle everything that needs to be done. Next, apply for an investigation order from the court to look into the outgoing funds in your father¡¯s accounts. Leave all these matters to him.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a simple matter, but he has to make it so complicated.¡± Xiao Qian muttered softly.


    According to her plan, there was no need to go through all this trouble. Yu Minglang was too serious, insisting on using a legitimate approach to deal with the other party. Anyway, it was a matter of settling things, regardless of whether it was above board.


    ¡°As a dignified woman, you must ensure that your words and actions are always within the scope of what the law allows, including obtaining evidence! Your method is absolutely unacceptable.¡±


    In fact, if Yu Minglang wanted to get Chen Lin¡¯s records, it was just a matter of a few words. But he would rather go through the proper procedures, even if they were a bit complicated, and never do anything outside of the rules. He must make sure that his woman would be free of any problems in the eyes of the law.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°Alright, understood.¡±


    He was always serious when educating her on the law, which was really annoying.


    ¡°Go ahead, my classmate¡¯s name is Ya Ming. With him around, neither you nor your mother need to do anything. Just keep your aunt¡¯s emotions stable,¡± he instructed.


    ¡°Yu Minglang!¡± Xiao Qian called out to him.


    ¡°Yes?¡±


    ¡°Is work¡­ busy?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± He couldn¡¯t say more.


    Xiao Qian knew that if it wasn¡¯t because he couldn¡¯t spare the time, he wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity to show his face.


    Thinking of his work, Xiao Qian added another sentence.


    ¡°Stay safe.¡±


    There was no need for more words; this simple phrase was enough to convey her concern.


    ¡°I will.¡± He smiled, feeling much better.


    As she hung up the phone, Xiao Qian¡¯s smile lingered. Actually, he was quite reliable when it came to handling matters.


    Although they spent little time together in their past life, it wasn¡¯t like how he took care of her now, with such thorough attention to detail.


    In her past life, she remembered that by the time they met, she had already completed her doctorate, and was much older than she is now. Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t treat her as meticulously as he does now, like an old mother taking care of every detail for her.


    Xiao Qian thought she would be very resistant to this kind of ¡®little girl nurturing¡¯ approach, as she was an independent woman. However, when these ¡°tricks¡± were used on her, it felt¡­ not bad.


    It could be because Yu Minglang handled things clearly without seeking credit, or because he fully considered her feelings, or perhaps it was just because the one doing these things was him.


    Xiao Qian turned her gaze to her mother and saw Jia Xiufang¡¯s lost expression. She went over and sat down beside her.


    ¡°Mom, let¡¯s divorce. Why are you still putting up with him?¡±


    ¡°Divorce! If I don¡¯t, I might as well have died in a ¡®car accident¡¯! Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t think before speaking, as she was still furious.


    Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t give her the chance to back down, and didn¡¯t want her to have time to think. She gathered Jia Xiufang¡¯s personal documents and took her out the door.


    They took a cab to the city, and since they were early, Xiao Qian took Jia Xiufang to a boutique. As they looked at the high-end clothes, each costing at least one hundred yuan, Jia Xiufang¡¯s eyes were blank.


    Xiao Qian took the opportunity to whisper, ¡°I wonder how much of our family¡¯s money ended up as clothes in Chu Xue¡¯s wardrobe.¡±


    This sentence reignited Jia Xiufang¡¯s fighting spirit. She had spent all her money on her daughter¡¯s college banquet and now owed her brother-in-law.


    Shopping in a regular mall was very different from shopping at a night market.


    Jia Xiufang stood in the beautifully decorated mall and looked at the expensive clothes. She stared at her and her daughter¡¯s night-market clothes, thinking about Chen Lin saying that his ex-wife died in a car accident. She felt a suffocating sense of injustice as tears welled up in her eyes.


    Seeing her mother so upset, Xiao Qian felt a bit of heartache as well. The impact of this ordeal was enormous.


    However, it¡¯s better to suffer a short, intense pain rather than a long, drawn-out one. To move forward, they had to leave this rotten marriage behind. No matter how painful, this would only last for a year or two. Continuing this way, even a top psychological expert couldn¡¯t heal Jia Xiufang¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you must hate me, right? I¡¯m a useless mother who can¡¯t control a man. I made you suffer with me,¡± Jia Xiufang looked at her daughter¡¯s cheap night-market dress.


    It cost thirty yuan, and even came with a pair of stockings.


    Standing in the mall, their money couldn¡¯t even buy a tank top.


    She had always taught her daughter to be frugal and self-sacrificing for the family, but now, the brutal reality was in front of her, and she felt sorry for her child. She shouldn¡¯t be raising her daughter with this mindset.


    Xiao Qian patted Jia Xiufang¡¯s hand to comfort her.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, mom. You gave birth to me and raised me. That¡¯s already more than enough. When I start working and making money, I¡¯ll buy you nice clothes. Who cares about having a man? Can¡¯t we live without one? Just wait, I¡¯ll make sure that all the other women are jealous of how well you¡¯re dressed,¡± she assured her.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s tears, which she had just managed to hold back, started flowing again. Xiao Qian wiped them away for her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, so many people are watching.¡±


    Her own eyes had turned red as well.


    In her past life, she had harbored so much hatred for everyone in her family, including her mother. But now, with a change in perspective, things might not be so terrible.


    On second thought, her mother in her past life was kept in the dark about many things and simply followed Chen Lin blindly. By the end, Jia Xiufang had been driven out of the house with nothing, barely able to care for herself, let alone look after Xiao Qian.


    Thinking of her mother from her past life, Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes grew more determined.


    Cherish life, stay away from scumbags. She would do what her mother couldn¡¯t!


    Leading Jia Xiufang out of the mall, Xiao Qian checked the time, and took her across the street to the court. Seeing the court building, Jia Xiufang became nervous.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why are we here?¡±


    Having been honest all her life, Jia Xiufang was afraid of places like this.


    ¡°To file a lawsuit, for a divorce.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Jia Xiufang hesitated, trying to pull away from Xiao Qian¡¯s grip, but was met with a fierce glare that silenced her.


    ¡°What are you hesitating for? He¡¯s treated you like this, and you¡¯re still so cautious? What if they take away our house, force me into that karaoke place, and only then you realize your regrets? Mom, look, what is that?¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed, and Jia Xiufang saw a karaoke place less than 500 meters from the court. Night Shanghai, these three words shone brightly in the sunlight.


    Jia Xiufang shuddered, no longer resisting, and let her daughter drag her up the steps that would change their lives..

 Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 77: He is My Boyfriend

    Chapter 77: Chapter 77: He is My Boyfriend


    Translator: 549690339


    There were high steps at the entrance of the courthouse, and Jia Xiufang was soaked in sweat as she stepped down one by one.


    The sun was blazing, but this heat did not come from the sun, but from her heart.


    When she ascended these steps, stepping into the place symbolizing fairness and justice, Jia Xiufang¡¯s life was about to change.


    She was no longer Chen Lin¡¯s wife. As she walked out, she would be labeled as divorced.


    But at this moment, she was taking one step at a time with her daughter. Her daughter¡¯s pleading eyes seemed to echo in her mind.


    Mother, my brother and I need you.


    If mom doesn¡¯t protect us, I¡¯ll be sold to a nightclub by my dad, wearing a super short skirt¡­


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s two thoughts were tightly intertwined in her mind, bound by traditional values, but her daughter needed her so much¡­


    Xiao Qian could feel her mother¡¯s struggle and conflict from the tightening grip of her hand.


    It was all very normal. Wanting to fight against the traditional values that have been ingrained in women for thousands of years is a complex step.


    Divorce, she knew, would be good for her mother.


    But for her mother, this meant overturning her current way of life, starting over, and facing an uncertain future.


    This pain is hard for outsiders to imagine.


    But to protect her two children, Jia Xiufang bravely took that step.


    Xiao Qian understood the capricious side of human nature very well. Her mother was determined now, but she would regret her decision in a few days and even possibly after the divorce.


    So, someone who could push her had to be by her side.


    That person was Xiao Qian.


    Taking her mother up the steps and into the spacious office, her mother¡¯s palms were sweaty from nervousness. For the honest ordinary person, it is unlikely that they would ever get a chance to visit such a place in their lifetime. In her heart, this place was terrifying and very dignified.


    Beside the halls potted plants, there was a man in a suit standing, looking not very old, wearing black-rimmed glasses, and looking serious. Seeing Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang, he squinted his eyes, and then a look of, oh, so that¡¯s what this is, appeared in his eyes!


    Yu Minglang had not described Xiao Qian¡¯s appearance in detail, only saying to Ya Ming, ¡°You¡¯ll know when you see her.¡±


    Indeed, Ya Ming could tell at a glance, especially the mark on Xiao Qian¡¯s forehead.


    This was Yu Minglang¡¯s high school classmate, also a dean¡¯s childhood friend, who grew up to study law and is now a well-known lawyer.


    Growing up like this, it was obvious that she was Yu Minglang¡¯s type!


    How could he not know, growing up together, that Yu Minglang secretly collected a sticker album during his teens, the old version of The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber. The cover¡¯s largest sticker was that of Zhou Zhiruo. Tsk tsk, that beauty mark was truly unforgettable.


    At that time, Yu Minglang stubbornly insisted to all his friends that he had just casually found the sticker, claiming that he could not possibly like such a fake beauty mark.


    Ya Ming had long forgotten this, but seeing the blood-red spot on Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s forehead, he suddenly understood and remembered.


    It turned out that Yu Minglang was serious when he said that. He really didn¡¯t like fake beauty marks, but rather, when he grew up, he found a real one!


    ¡®This was all Ya Ming¡¯s actual thoughts. He walked over without any expression and politely and naturally asked.


    ¡°Are you Chen Xiaoqian and aunts? I am Ya Ming, Minglang¡¯s friend. Ming Lang asked me to come. He is very concerned about this matter but couldn¡¯t come because of work obligations. Aunt, please forgive him.¡±


    Ya Ming deliberately emphasized Yu Minglang¡¯s existence in front of Jia Xiufang, and Jia Xiufang looked at Xiao Qian in confusion.


    ¡°Who is this?¡±


    ¡°Uh, he¡¯s a friend of a friend who¡¯s helping us with this matter.¡±


    Friend? Ya Ming really wanted to laugh, but he held it in.


    It looked like brother¡¯s status was not as good as he had given himself credit for. The girl hadn¡¯t even told her mother about it yet.


    Xiao Qian watched this scene silently, of course not missing Ya Ming¡¯s teasing look, thinking about how Yu Minglang might have lost face in front of his friends because of this, she felt a little uncomfortable.


    Ya Ming knew his limits and didn¡¯t say anything else. He led Jia Xiufang and Xiao Qian to submit the indictment and formally filed for a lawsuit divorce. This was a single-party divorce lawsuit filed by a husband and wife. According to the procedure, the case must be filed within 7 days, and the copy of the lawsuit must be given to the defendant within 5 days, that is to say, the copy of the lawsuit must be given to Chen Lin within 5 days. Subsequently, there would be judicial mediation and if that fails, evidence collection and the trial phase.


    The preparatory work had been basically completed by Yu Minglang and Chen Xiaoqian, with one responsible for collecting evidence and the other for controlling Jia Xiufang¡¯s emotions. By the time Ya Ming handed in the indictment neatly, Jia Xiufang had not yet come to her senses.


    As they were leaving, she held Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and whispered.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, is this considered a divorce now?¡±


    ¡°This is the first step towards your happiness.¡±


    At the moment Jia Xiufang left the courthouse, tears welled up in her eyes, and she was trembling as she walked.


    ¡°Remember this moment. You can feel sad, and you can remember the tears you shed, but I guarantee with my lifelong reputation and professionalism that when you think back on your tears many years later, you will feel extremely ashamed because tears should only be given to those who care about you, not those who have wronged you. When you have a better life than now, when you feel the hope of a new life, you will look back at your tears now and think they were so unnecessary. Even thinking that you ever loved a scumbag would be incredibly shameful. But as you go through more, you will let go. Who hasn¡¯t encountered a few scumbags in their lives? You will be grateful that heaven gave you a chance to divorce and start over!¡±


    As Xiao Qian uttered these words, Ya Ming, who was walking in front of her, stopped for a moment.


    He looked back at her, and were these insightful words about seeing through life really spoken by such a young girl?


    He had just found out the age of Yu Minglang¡¯s lover, barely an adult, still a little girl.


    As a lawyer, Ya Ming had experienced many divorce cases and was able to dissect human nature so bluntly and incisively. It turned out to be a little girl who said this!


    His first impression of her changed dramatically.


    No wonder Yu Minglang, that kind of man, would fall for her.


    It turns out she not only has a beauty mark that can poke Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, but her beautiful heart is also very clear and bright.


    ¡°I will take care of the following procedures for you. You just need to comfort your mother¡¯s emotions and wait for the court¡¯s hearing date. Let me take you back.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, my mom and I are going to hang out a bit more. Mom, you go and hail a taxi. I have something to say to Attorney Ya Ming.¡±


    After sending Jia Xiufang away, Xiao Qian said seriously to Ya Ming.


    ¡°Attorney Ya Ming, thank you very much for today¡¯s affairs. Also, Yu Minglang is not just my friend, he is my boyfriend.¡± She needed to regain his dignity for him..

 Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Divorce Summons

    Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Divorce Summons


    Translator: 549690339


    Chen Lin handed Chu Xue a box of sour plums. Chu Xue sat on the kang, soaking her feet in a basin, eating the plums with one hand, and letting Chen Lin massage her feet with the other.


    ¡°Xiao Xue, are you feeling uncomfortable?¡± Chen Lin asked with concern.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m just so tired. I don¡¯t know if you have this luck.¡± Chu Xue touched her belly, ¡°I feel like I¡¯m pregnant; it¡¯s been a few days late already. I heard that if you crave sour foods, it¡¯s more likely to be a boy.¡±


    The word ¡°son¡± illuminated Chen Lin¡¯s old face.


    Although Chen Zilong was also a son, who doesn¡¯t like such a good thing that can carry on the family line?


    ¡°Have you talked to that crazy woman in your family about this? If you don¡¯t talk soon, I¡¯ll have this child aborted!¡±


    ¡°No, don¡¯t have an abortion! That¡¯s life you¡¯re talking about, how can you be so heartless!¡± Chen Lin was most afraid of this.


    ¡°Am I heartless, or are you? I¡¯m not forcing you to divorce your crazy wife. Just give me and our child some assurance. I¡¯ve been with you for so long, and I haven¡¯t asked you for anything. I just want you to give me the old house in your hometown for our son¡¯s security, and that¡¯s not alright?¡±


    Apart from the two-story building that Chen Lin built with Jia Xiufang in Qiang City, he also had a three-room brick house in his hometown.


    Now it¡¯s empty with no one living in it.


    ¡°Xiao Xue, what do you want that for? It¡¯s not worth much, and you can¡¯t sell it anyway.¡±


    Chu Xue had a gentle smile on her lips, but her eyes were filled with cunning.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t I worrying about you? With your conditions, if I ask you for that two-story house, you won¡¯t be able to part with it!¡±


    In fact, her elder brother, a village captain, had recently received some news that the area was going to be redeveloped. Chen Lin¡¯s old house was going to be included in the plan and would be compensated for.


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long since they said they were going to relocate Baitaling, and there¡¯s still no news. If it were relocated, the two-story building could be divided into three small houses. I¡¯d give you one at the time.¡±


    Like most people, Chen Lin didn¡¯t believe in the relocation.


    Chu Xue sneered, ¡°Oh, you¡¯re so generous! Don¡¯t talk about relocation being impossible; even if it really happened, would you give me a house? Don¡¯t tell me about things that have no chance of happening. Just say whether or not you¡¯ll give me the three-room brick house in your hometown.¡±


    Chen Lin was a little anxious when Chu Xue brought the topic back to the old house.


    ¡°My mom¡¯s keeping an eye on the house; if she finds out, it definitely won¡¯t work¡­¡±


    Although Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t win Chen Lin¡¯s heart, she was still a good daughter-in-law in front of her mother-in-law. If she found out that Chen Lin had kicked out his original wife, knocked up another woman, and gave away the old house, the old lady would be furious.


    ¡°How old are you? You¡¯re almost 50, and you can¡¯t even make a decision about this? Your family¡¯s old house is so shabby that a gust of wind could blow it down; you¡¯re not using it anyway, so why not give it to me? I¡¯ve been with you for so long, and I haven¡¯t gained anything!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I give you all the money in the passbook?¡± He had gambled some of it, and the rest had been given to Chu Xue.


    Chu Xue said that there was an emergency at home, and her mother was ill, so she needed Chen Lin to give her money. Chen Lin really gave her the money. ¡°You also promised to give me 20,000 yuan; where is it?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Well, isn¡¯t that because Qian¡¯er¡¯s marriage fell through? If she could get married, the money would be there.¡±


    Chu Xue covered her face, whimpering.


    ¡°I thought I had found myself a little boss; now you won¡¯t even give me 20,000 yuan. This child has no luck being born. I¡¯m going to find your mom right now, tell her that you¡¯ve gotten me pregnant, and see how the old lady explains it to me!¡±


    ¡°No, you can¡¯t go find the old lady!¡±


    ¡°Either give me the money, or give me the old house; otherwise, I¡¯ll tell your mom!¡±


    As the two were arguing, there was suddenly a knock on the door.


    Chen Lin stood up and opened the door; outside was a person in uniform holding an envelope.


    ¡°Hello, I am a staff member of the District Court. This is a summons; please sign it.¡±


    ¡°Court¡­?¡± Chen Lin was dumbfounded.


    Opening the envelope, it turned out to be a red-stamped divorce summons. Chen Lin was at a loss for what to do.


    Jia Xiufang¡­ wanted to divorce him?


    ¡°Please sign the delivery receipt after verifying your identity.¡± After the staff member verified Chen Lin¡¯s identity, he asked Chen Lin to sign. At this moment, Chu Xue walked out, not even bothering to wipe her slippers, and took the summons, glancing at it before throwing it on the ground.


    ¡°I¡¯m not signing!¡±


    She was more cunning than Chen Lin. Although she didn¡¯t know what exactly was going on, she had a feeling that signing would put her at a disadvantage.


    In situations like this, the staff member had seen it all before. ¡°If you don¡¯t sign, I¡¯ll leave it here, and find a witness to sign. Whether you sign or not, it will be considered as delivered. Please note, according to the time on the summons, you should attend the hearing in three days. If you don¡¯t show up, you will be detained.¡±


    After the staff member left, Chen Lin stared blankly at the summons on the ground. How could Jia Xiufang take the initiative to ask for a divorce? And how did she know that he was hiding here?


    This feeling was so indescribable.


    He had always looked down on his wife, thinking she was just a rural woman, good for nothing, and not even able to fart. Now that she suddenly played her cards, Chen Lin was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t divorce better? Let her go; with her looks, who would want her after the divorce? A miserly old woman, daring to compete with me for a man. If you don¡¯t have the heart to leave her, she will take the initiative to divorce you, a face-giving ungrateful thing.¡±


    Chu Xue sensed that her opportunity might have come, urging Chen Lin to divorce in every possible way.


    Chen Lin glared at her, ¡°You have long hair but short knowledge. If she asks for a divorce, what will happen to the house? I will go back and beat her to death; she dared to ask for a divorce! I spit on it, ungrateful!¡±


    Chen Lin stormed off in a rush, and Chu Xue returned to the room, humming a tune and eating sour plums. She also took another contraceptive pill, muttering to herself.


    ¡°Hurry up and get a divorce; this thing can¡¯t control my period well, and it¡¯s bad for my health.¡±


    It was in this way that she deceived Chen Lin, with the goal of getting the old house in his hometown. Chen Lin¡¯s divorce, in Chu Xue¡¯s opinion, was a great thing, as it would ensure that she got half of the property. Little did she know that he wouldn¡¯t be able to take a single brick from the house.


    Chen Lin hurried home, only to be surprised to find that the house was locked and that there was even a pawn and laundry shop sign posted on the door. There was no one at home.


    From morning till night, no one returned. Where had the wicked woman run off to?


    Xiao Qian took her mom to the seaside for a walk, even taking her playboy brother with her.


    She had already calculated that after Chen Lin received the summons, he would definitely make trouble. She wouldn¡¯t give him the chance.


    Being isolated before the trial was the best choice. By the time they returned from their vacation, the divorce would already be an established fact.


    Chen Lin waited left and right, but no one returned. With the summons in his pocket, he suddenly realized that he could no longer control the situation.


    While Chen Lin was anxious, Xiao Qian was on vacation. The blue sea and golden sands were beautiful; if it weren¡¯t for that man who suddenly appeared and angrily made himself known, it would have been perfect..

 Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 80: How Did This Thing Get Here

    Chapter 80: Chapter 80: How Did This Thing Get Here


    Translator: 549690339


    Qiang City is a coastal city. Every summer, many people come here to swim, travel, and escape the heat.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s urban village was far from the seaside. Over the years living here, Jia Xiufang had only been here a few times. If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian¡¯s insistence, she wouldn¡¯t have come this time.


    In her eyes, Jia Xiufang, a simple rural woman who moved to the city, saw traveling as a waste of time and money. She had nothing to do with it. When she and Xiao Qian¡¯s father first moved to Qiang City, Chen Lin brought her here once and told her what the sea was like.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t choose a hotel; instead, they rented a villa in a residential area by the sea. At a slightly more expensive price of 200 yuan per day, it was much more expensive than a hotel. Xiao Qian lied to Jia Xiufang that it was 30 yuan per day. Even then, Jia Xiufang thought it was expensive.


    It was Jia Xiufang¡¯s first time wearing a swimsuit, and she felt very embarrassed. She had been conservative all her life, and it was only with Xiao Qian¡¯s insistence that she went out. Seeing the expanses of white skin outside, she finally started to adapt.


    With a swimming ring around her waist and pushed by her daughter into the water, the sun-warmed water was a bit dizzying at first. But with Xiao Qian swimming around her and the two of them chatting, it actually felt pretty good.


    She had never thought of living like this before.


    She also saw a lot of women her age, wearing swimsuits and swimming in the sea. Jia Xiufang realized that not all middle-aged women stayed at home, doing housework and raising children. Some could come out and play.


    ¡°Mom, is swimming fun?¡± Xiao Qian asked. She was wearing a simple, one-piece swimsuit that showed off her figure.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Jia Xiufang was trying hard to move with the swimming ring. Once she got the hang of it, she became addicted.


    When she first arrived, she felt uncomfortable, but once she got into the water and started exercising with her daughter, she had no time to think about the divorce.


    ¡°Some things, if you don¡¯t try them, you won¡¯t know if they¡¯re good, right? What did you tell me before? People who come to travel have bad brains. They don¡¯t earn money. They come to have fun. Are you having fun now?¡±


    Life is about constant exploration. Without trying new things, how can you know what you like?


    Watching people swim in the sea and thinking that she wouldn¡¯t like it, she found that once she got into the water and played, she was actually quite happy. Life is the same.


    ¡°You naughty girl, who are you calling ¡®having fun¡¯?¡± Jia Xiufang pushed Xiao Qian, who splashed water on her face and made a funny face before swimming away gracefully. Jia Xiufang clumsily chased her with the swimming ring.


    When Yu Minglang walked by with others, he clearly saw a beautiful mermaid in the water.


    Xiao Qian was trying her best to make her mom happy and was swimming cheerfully. When she looked up, she saw a group of men in suits and leather shoes. The one leading them looked familiar.


    Yu Minglang?!


    What is this guy doing here?!


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    How come they met each other all the time? Why wasn¡¯t he at the office, and what was he doing here?


    Separated by the crowd, the two stared at each other. He forgot that he was inspecting land with others. Xiao Qian forgot what she was doing. Time seemed to stand still.


    Yu Minglang was actually here to inspect the land with his partners. He was negotiating a development project nearby.


    He didn¡¯t expect to see Xiao Qian here.


    Xiao Qian was too busy looking at Yu Minglang.


    He was wearing a formal suit. Among all the men Xiao Qian had seen, he was the only one who could wear an Armani suit so stylishly. His body¡¯s tailored cut and low-key charm, the luxurious fabric that set off his pride and determination, and the streamlined modern feel gave him a cutting-edge fashion sense. In fact, he was dressed like everyone else in the group, but he looked particularly good.


    Tall and muscular, his simple suit gave off the vibe of a male Victoria¡¯s Secret model.


    Xiao Qian was too busy looking at him to notice Jia Xiufang catching up with her. Jia Xiufang flicked water at her, but Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t control herself and got a cramp¡­


    She cried out and tried to stop herself from sinking and tried to float on the water.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Jia Xiufang noticed something was wrong with her daughter. In fact, Yu Minglang had noticed it too.


    ¡°My leg is cramped¡­¡±


    Cramps are not uncommon for regular swimmers. As long as you float on your back in the water, even if both legs are immobile, you won¡¯t sink as long as you paddle with both arms. Xiao Qian was about to try it, enduring the pain, but Jia Xiufang, anxious to save her daughter, removed her swimming ring and put it on Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t be afraid, Mom is here!¡±


    ¡°¡­Can you swim?¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Jia Xiufang began to thrash about. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time.


    The water was more than a man¡¯s height deep. She was already cramped; how could she support Jia Xiufang?


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t hold back from the moment he saw Xiao Qian cramp. He threw his cellphone to his secretary, took off his shoes, and jumped over.


    He quickly pulled up Jia Xiufang, put Xiao Qian¡¯s swimming ring on her, pushed the swimming ring with one hand and held Xiao Qian¡¯s waist with the other. They were so close that their bodies were pressed against each other.


    Their exposed skin was rubbed by his wet suit. When his hand was so tightly pressed against her waist, Xiao Qian shamefully blushed again.


    She was willing to bet that Yu, the big-tailed wolf, had an inner monologue that went like this, although he looked like such a good Samaritan at the moment:


    The swimming ring must be given to Jia Xiufang, who would want to hold her mother-in-law?!


    What¡¯s more, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t doubt that this guy was deliberately swimming slowly. Was it necessary to move at a snail¡¯s pace for such a short distance?


    With his incredible stamina, how could he be so weak? Impossible!


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid; I¡¯m here.¡± He lowered his head and said to her.


    ¡­I¡¯m not afraid, just shocked by your shamelessness. Xiao Qian glanced at him in silence, swallowing her true thoughts.


    Once ashore, Jia Xiufang was completely unaware that her daughter¡¯s waist had been held by him for so long in the water. She kept thanking Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Thank you so much, Boss!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome, Aunt. I¡¯m Yu Minglang, I¡¯m¡­¡±


    ¡°The one who helped put out the fire! He¡¯s a busy man; go and get back to work.¡± Xiao Qian quickly pushed him away, fearing that he would say he was her boyfriend.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t catch on to the unusual interaction between Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang. ¡°Boss, wait a minute! I¡¯ll get you some water!¡±


    Her clothes and Xiao Qian¡¯s were not far away, along with the food and water. She ran over to get them.


    ¡°Where are you staying?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian as he took the opportunity.


    ¡°The weather is really nice today.¡± Xiao Qian looked up at the sky.


    ¡°Aunt, there¡¯s something I have to tell you!¡± Yu Minglang yelled, Jia Xiufang turned her head.


    Xiao Qian pinched his waist and loudly said to Jia Xiufang, ¡°Mom, get him a Coke, he said he wants a Coke!¡±

 Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Let You Have Enough Fun

    Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Let You Have Enough Fun


    Translator 549690339


    There¡¯s no reasoning with the domineering CEO, Yu Minglang.


    The expression on Yu Minglang¡¯s face clearly said, ¡°If you do not confess, I will tell your mom I¡±


    Xiao Qian quickly thought of a random location to throw him off, just as the jerk murmured, ¡°If 1 find out you lied about the location. I¡¯ll go to your house and use a slingshot to break your windows!¡±


    Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes, ¡°You just wait, I¡¯ve noted this down. You won¡¯t be so cocky forever, someday you¡¯ll be on your knees begging for forgiveness!¡± ¡°Villa Area Building 8.¡±


    Her bratty little brother had been using the excuse of a headache to not come out since arriving here, and no doubt, he must be using the money Xiao Qian gave him to go online.


    Seeing the smug expression on Yu Minglang¡¯s face, Xiao Qian spitefully added.


    ¡°My mom and 1 share the same room.¡±


    Haha, if you dare, keep on breaking people¡¯s windows!


    Yu Minglang glanced at her, what a mischievous little girl!


    Jia Xiufang was completely oblivious to their secret exchange, which only took place in a few minutes.


    However, Secretary Qiao Zhen, who was waiting for the Young Boss on the side, saw through their little game, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and shake his head.


    Good, good, the young boss is interested in women. So that¡¯s why he helped this girl out several times, he had his eye on her from the start.


    ¡°Thank you, boss, for saving our girl so many times. Here, please take this water.1¡® Jia Xiufang was back, her face full of gratitude.


    Yu Minglang solemnly took over the water, stood up, and politely spoke to Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°Auntie, just call me Ming Lang. Don¡¯t use ¡®boss¡¯, it feels too formal.¡±


    After speaking, he followed his men and left. Despite being soaked, he radiated a dominating aura.


    Jia Xiufang nodded repeatedly, ¡°See, people with education are just different.¡±


    Xiao Qian tiredly massaged her temples.


    That guy was indeed ¡®different,¡¯ he targeted to kidnap your daughter. Her mother was too naive, even thanking him!


    That night, Xiao Qian rented a barbecue grill and bought some meat and skewers from the market, inviting her mother to help prepare the meat.


    The restaurants near the tourist area were known for a special feature ¨C they could earn enough in one season to sustain a year¡¯s expenses, which simply means they were overcharging customers.


    Doing it yourself was much better ¨C cheaper and tastier.


    Playboy Chen Zilong was coerced by his sister into being the porter. Being away from his computer, he was listless and uninterested in anything, continuously yawning.


    This was a typical internet-addicted teenager. Xiao Qian had the ability to help but chose not to, treating him with kid gloves instead of throwing him into those unscientific electroshock therapy schools for internet addiction.


    ¡°Sis, I won¡¯t eat anymore, I¡¯m going to rest for a bit. Give me some money, I¡¯ll go buy instant noodles.¡±


    After Chen Zilong delivered everything to the beach, he wanted to sneak off to the internet cafe.


    ¡°You can leave after the fire is started, or I won¡¯t give you any money.¡±


    At Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Chen Zilong complied.


    Seeing the playboy earnestly fanning the fire, Xiao Qian was contemplating the best way to prank him.


    How to play a trick on him?


    As Chen Zilong fanned the fire, he felt a chill down his spine. Glancing back, he saw his sister smiling warmly at him.


    It must be a figment of his imagination,..


    In the end, Chen Zilong was coerced by Xiao Qian into staying, the family of three sat on the beach, eating skewers and watching the sea.


    The cool evening breeze blew over, after a day of play and time to reflect, Jia Xiufang began to express her concerns.


    ¡°Da Long, mom has something to discuss with you.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead mom, I have some important things to do after eating,¡± Chen Zilong was thinking about his game.Xiao Qian nudged him, ¡°Don¡¯t you want the money anymore?¡±


    Chon Zilong behaved himself.


    ¡°It¡¯s about your Dad and me, Da Long. I, I¡ª¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t knowhow to broach the subject with her son. Seeing her like this, Xiao Qian took the lead.


    ¡°Chen Zilong, our Mom and Dad are getting a divorce. Whom will you stay with?¡±


    It was a straightforward question. As soon as Xiao Qian finished, Jia Xiufang became nervous, afraid of her son¡¯s objections. She didn¡¯t expect her daughter to be so frank.


    ¡°Is it a real divorce or a fake one?¡± Chen Zilong paused, the motion of biting into the skewered meat stopped.


    ¡°It¡¯s real, between our mom and dad, who would you choose?¡± Xiao Qian intently stared at Chen Zilong.


    His answer to this question directly impacted his standing in his sister¡¯s eyes for the latter half of his life. If his answer satisfied Xiao Qian, she would give him some leeway; if it didn¡¯t, she would deal with him the same way she did with their deadbeat dad ¨C give him hell!


    ¡°Let them divorce. They should have done it a long time ago.¡±


    Chen Zilong¡¯s response made Jia Xiufang take a sharp breath in surprise. Why would her son say this?


    ¡°I wanted you guys to divorce when he hit you. Why the hemming and hawing? And you said it¡¯s for our sake. It pisses me off when 1 see you like this, do we need this kind of consideration?¡±


    Chon Zilong¡¯s words weren¡¯t pleasant, typical of rebellious teenage boys. But his underlying sentiment was on his mother¡¯s side.


    Jia Xiufang spontaneously burst into tears.


    She didn¡¯t expect her two children to think this way. She assumed they were still naive and clueless, but she never expected that her teenage kids already had basic judgment capabilities.


    ¡°Chen Zilong, think this through. Our Mom is of age and won¡¯t be able to work much longer. If you stay with her, she won¡¯t have the money to get you married.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯ll work hard¡ª¡± Terrified that her son might not choose her, Jia Xiufang hurried to explain.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Xiao Qian turned to her brother and asked, ¡°Would you still stay with Mom?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t look down on others! Who says I need Mom to support me?¡±


    ¡°So, if in the future you can¡¯t play online games when you stay with Mom, would you still?¡±


    This¡­ Chen Zilong sucked in a breath, the question was a little brutal.


    ¡°I, I¡¯ll work to support myself!¡±


    When confronted with online games and his mother, he made a difficult decision; he couldn¡¯t lose the games at all costs.


    Xiao Qian sneered, she didn¡¯t trap this little one. He was lucky.


    ¡°Here, eat.¡± She handed her brother two skewers of meat. Considering that he hadn¡¯t completely lost his conscience yet, she went easy on him.


    That night, Chen Zilong went to an internet cafe. Jia Xiufang shared a room with Xiao Qian, full of worry.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, your brother, he¡¯ll be fine, right? I¡¯ve heard about these schools for breaking internet addiction, although they¡¯re a bit expensive. Should we send him there? Would he be done for if he continues like this?11


    ¡°Those schools use electric shock therapy every day. They can kill people, and also leave psychological scars. We can¡¯t send him there.¡± Actually, Xiao Qian was originally planning to pay for her brother to have a taste of electric shock therapy.


    But who Imcw this kid was so lucky, he managed to retain a shred of humanity at the crucial moment.


    ¡°What should we do then? If I divorce your Dad, we won¡¯t have any men left in the family. Who can control him with his attitude?¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately thought of Yu Minglang. She instantly visualized Yu Minglang robustly beating up Playboy Chen Zilong, which was particularly satisfying to her.


    Wait a minute, why is she thinking about him? She needs to erase this self-proclaimed boyfriend from her future plans!


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why are you suddenly smiling?¡±


    Chen Xiaoqian gathered her thoughts, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Mom. I can control my brother, but the methods arc a bit unconventional. Can you bear it if it distresses you?¡±


    ¡°As long as it can stop him from frequenting the internet cafe, anything goes. It¡¯s full of wayward youth in there. I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll pick up bad habits.¡±


    Isn¡¯t that what happened? In her past life, when they were out of money, Chen Zilong¡¯s bad conduct had become intolerable. He even got into fights and messed around with hooligans. He almost ended up in a reformatory! In her past life, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t divorce partly because Chen Zilong made too much trouble that needed money to solve.


    But now, Xiao Qian has figured out the best scheme to control Chen Zilong.


    You like online games, right? Sister will let you have enough of it!

 Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 82: A Night Raid Just to Deliver This?

    Chapter 82: Chapter 82: A Night Raid Just to Deliver This?


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang had become especially reliant on her elder daughter recently, although she hadn¡¯t realized it herself.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what do you think we should do about your brother?¡±


    ¡°After the school starts, don¡¯t let him go to school. Give him a month of sick leave. I¡¯ll figure out how to get the sick leave note. I¡¯ll send him to a place.¡± ¡°Why would you want him to miss classes?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t your playboy son good enough if he doesn¡¯t miss classes?¡±


    Jia Xiufang fell silent, and Chen Wanku was in the bottom three of his grade, so whether he attended school or not didn¡¯t really make a big difference.


    ¡°What exactly do you want your brother to do?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll find him something to do; he can even earn money to show his filial piety.¡±


    ¡°Stop kidding, how old is your brother? Which company would hire child labor? Besides, there are loads of adults who are out of work now, so what can a child do? What¡¯s more, he doesn¡¯t even like going to school; do you think he¡¯d want to work?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯ll definitely like this job, and they¡¯ll want to use him. Mom, if you trust me, let me handle this. I guarantee this kid won¡¯t go astray, but there¡¯s one thing: you can¡¯t be soft-hearted. I¡¯ll send him away for a month, and you¡¯re not allowed to ask where he¡¯s going. You can call him once a week, and no matter how he cries to you, you mustn¡¯t give in.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Super short skirt, Night Shanghai, a little hoodlum with a dragon tattoo¡­¡± Before Jia Xiufang could react, the mention of Pavlov¡¯s conditioning was enough.


    ¡°Fine, just do it. Just make sure your brother isn¡¯t in any danger.¡±


    Since they couldn¡¯t control this unruly son anyway, they might as well give it a try.


    Xiao Qian had been waiting for her mother¡¯s words.


    Mother and daughter each lay on a bed, and as Xiao Qian pondered how to deal with Chen Zilong, she suddenly heard a ¡®ba-da¡¯ sound from the window!


    Her mouth twitched, could it be¡­


    ¡°What¡¯s that noise, is it hail?¡± Jia Xiufang also heard it.


    ¡°No, nothing! You lie down; I¡¯ll go to the bathroom. It¡¯s probably cats fighting outside.¡±


    Only female cats would be fighting cats, but Xiao Qian was sure that the troublemaker outside was male¡­


    ¡°Qian¡¯er! There¡¯s a bathroom in the room, so where are you going?¡±


    ¡°Uh, I¡¯m going downstairs to buy some gum.¡±


    Xiao Qian casually made up an excuse and slipped out like a thief.


    She looked left and right but didn¡¯t see anyone.


    They were staying in a seaside villa-style house with an open yard gate, but there was someone watching. That person who liked to use a slingshot to shoot at people¡¯s windows shouldn¡¯t be able to sneak in, right?


    But the sound was clearly¡ªand there it was again!


    Xiao Qian felt someone covering her mouth from behind, and she jumped in fright. It was late at night, and she was standing in front of the hotel, could she have encountered a bad guy?


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± His familiar voice sounded in her ear.


    This¡­no, don¡¯t, give, me, that man!


    She had already told him that she was staying with her mother, but he still dared to use a slingshot to shoot at the windows!


    Moreover, he used such a scary way to approach her, trying to frighten her!


    She turned around, bumped into his stomach, stepped on his foot, and kicked his calf!


    Yu Minglang was beaten by her flurry of blows, stifling a groan. He caught her small fist, put it to his mouth intending to kiss it, but the furious girl snatched it back and bit him!


    That really hurt, and Yu Minglang became obedient.


    Only when Xiao Qian saw the ¡°watch mark¡± she had bitten onto his hand did her anger subside. Served him right for playing a night raid scare on her!


    ¡°How did you get in?¡± she asked in a low voice.


    Yu Minglang gestured at the wall; with its height, how could it stop him?


    While speaking softly, Xiao Qian covertly looked up, making sure her mother didn¡¯t see them.


    ¡°This is a blind spot, she can¡¯t see.¡± He was so cunning and meticulous, seeking praise!


    Xiao Qian was annoyed by his shamelessness; she stepped on his foot a few more times and pushed him away. This shameless guy wasn¡¯t angry when pushed away; he just came back wagging his tail.


    ¡°What are you here for!¡±


    ¡°To see you for a moment.¡±


    So, climbing over the wall and shooting people¡¯s windows was just for a glance?


    Xiao Qian really didn¡¯t know what to say about him.


    Yu Minglang pulled a box out of his pocket and handed it to Xiao Qian. She felt something hard and looked down, raising an eyebrow.


    ¡°Canned food?¡±


    ¡°Canned Spiced Beef, it¡¯s the best tasting one in our provisions.¡±


    Today he met someone from his old unit who, knowing that he craved canned food, brought him a whole case. He picked out his favorite to give her.


    Presenting a woman with a can of food¡­ Xiao Qian thought, other than Yu Minglang, there wouldn¡¯t be anyone else doing this.¡±


    ¡°You should eat it yourself.¡± Normal girls wouldn¡¯t like such a blunt man¡¯s gifts, but¡­ Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t a normal girl; she was a mature woman.


    He was so rich he should be giving bags, watches, and flowers instead! When giving other girls canned food, wouldn¡¯t they misinterpret it?


    Xiao Qian felt warmth in her heart.


    ¡°No big deal, I have other things.¡± Although he only had one of this flavor, he still wanted to give it to her.


    He wanted to give her the best of everything, even if it cost him everything.


    A simple can of food, which wasn¡¯t very valuable, meant a lot to him. Even if he didn¡¯t say it, she understood. At this moment, it represented a piece of his heart.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep it.¡±


    Accepting it carried a particular meaning, which both of them understood.


    People with high IQs didn¡¯t need to have everything spelled out for them; understanding was enough.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be flying out for a business trip soon, so I won¡¯t be able to come see you. Be careful while you¡¯re out and contact Hai Zhao if anything happens.¡±


    ¡°Yeah¡­ you be careful too.¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, I¡¯ll be fine.¡± He ruffled her hair and, with a cool flip, climbed back over the wall.


    Xiao Qian watched him leave, a smile in her eyes, ¡°Only you would call me silly.¡±


    With her IQ, she could wipe the floor with anyone.


    Jia Xiufang saw her daughter return, holding a small iron box in her hand.


    ¡°What is that?¡±


    ¡°Canned food.¡±


    ¡°The small store downstairs has this stuff? I¡¯m a bit hungry now. Open it and eat with some bread.¡± Jia Xiufang sat up.


    Xiao Qian clutched the canned food tightly and took some dry food out of her bag,¡±


    Mom, I¡¯ll make you instant noodles with sausage. I¡¯ll eat the canned food myself, it¡¯s oily.¡±


    ¡°Is this girl really protecting her food?¡± Jia Xiufang laughed.


    She wouldn¡¯t let anyone else eat what he squeezed out of the teeth for her.


    Xiao Qian held the heavy can in her hand, afraid her mother would sneak a bite while she wasn¡¯t looking. She got up to make instant noodles for her mother.


    It was past midnight when Chen Zilong returned, and Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t slept. She got up when she heard footsteps in the hallway.


    ¡°Sis, why didn¡¯t you sleep?¡± Chen Zilong saw Xiao Qian come out.


    ¡°I want to have a chat with you.¡±


    ¡°If you want to lecture me, just forget it.¡± He hated all the nagging from these women.


    Xiao Qian kicked him in the butt, and Chen Zilong¡¯s forward-leaning body landed on the door while opening it.


    She opened the door and entered the room. This room was smaller than hers and her mother¡¯s, and she wasn¡¯t willing to spend more money on a playboy.


    The foolish boy only knew about playing games and paid no attention to such details.


    Xiao Qian sat on the sofa in the room, and Chen Zilong sat on the bed, yawning.


    ¡°Sis, what do you want to say? Hurry up, I¡¯m sleepy.¡±


    ¡°Would you like not to go to school, play games every day? And to get paid for playing games!¡±


    ¡°What?! Sis, what are you talking about?¡± Chen Wanku was excited, and he instantly sat upright..

 Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Sister Takes You to a Good Place (Request for Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Sister Takes You to a Good Place (Request for Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    For a top student like Xiao Qian, going to school is comfortable, and even a great place to achieve a sense of self-worth with a strong sense of accomplishment.


    But for a slacker like Chen Wanku, school is a painful place. Hearing from his sister that there is a place where he could skip school and still play games, Chen Zilong was excited.


    ¡°Sis, are you serious?¡±


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t be more serious. I¡¯ll introduce you to a job where you can play games every day, make money, and not go to school.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m only 14, is that okay?¡± Chen Zilong knew that some places hired waiters under 18, but at least 15 was required, and even then carrying dishes would earn little money and be treated like a doormat.


    ¡°Absolutely. But there¡¯s one thing you have to promise me: if you can¡¯t stand playing games for a month, you must go back to school, finish your studies properly, and at least graduate from high school.¡±


    ¡°Deal, whatever keeps me out of school, what kind of job are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°Game leveling service. The game you¡¯re playing now is from Korea, right?¡±


    At this time, online gaming was just beginning to rise, and there were limited games that could be connected to the Internet. Xiao Qian remembered the game her brother played in her past life.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°I can get you into a game leveling job, but there are requirements for your skills. Can you handle it?¡±


    ¡°No problem! I¡¯m one of the top players in our server.¡± Chen Zilong was addicted to online games precisely because he was lousy at everything in real life, and only games could give him a sense of accomplishment.


    Xiao Qian scoffed in her heart, Top player? More like top shit!


    Just a little brat who doesn¡¯t know the cruelty of society, full of naive and childish thoughts. To deal with this kind of troublemaker, you have to be ruthless.


    ¡°Sis, tell me about this leveling thing.¡±


    ¡°There are many overworked and well-paid office workers in Korea. Nowadays, online games have not evolved to the stage where you can buy equipment with money. Equipment is obtained by farming monsters at certain points. This kind of studio helps people level up and farms equipment to sell.¡±


    After listening to Xiao Qian, Chen Zilong¡¯s eyes were already shining.


    ¡°Sis, I want to do it!¡± This job seemed tailor-made for him, could it get any better?


    ¡°But there¡¯s one thing: you have to adapt to working irregular hours, facing the screen for long periods every day. The points where equipment drops are fixed, so if you turn your hobby into your job, it¡¯ll be especially painful. When you played games before, you had many options ¡ª chatting, farming, picking up girls¡ª¡±


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t bullshit. I never picked up girls!¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll take that back. With your thriftiness, you probably won¡¯t pick up any girls.¡±


    That¡¯s too harsh, isn¡¯t it?


    ¡°Anyway, once you become a professional gamer, your job will be to guard fixed points in the game, loot equipment, and grind levels. It¡¯s especially dull.¡±


    Once online gaming becomes a production line, its charm will be reduced by at least 80%. The reason is similar to why men like to cheat.


    Cheating is all about the unknown, sleeping with someone else¡¯s woman, even if she¡¯s an ugly woman, there¡¯s a thrill to it.


    But your own wife, even if she¡¯s a beauty, sleeping with her every day familiarizes the process, and the novelty is lost.


    This is human nature. Once playing online games becomes a fixed grind for loot, the loot you earned is not even yours, it becomes very painful, similar to bank tellers who handle a lot of money but none of it is theirs.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s first move to deal with her brother was to make Chen Zilong lose his sense of freshness and accomplishment for online games.


    Chen Zilong, who stepped into Xiao Qian¡¯s trap, hadn¡¯t realized he was already being manipulated by his sister, and his face was full of excitement and anticipation.


    ¡°When can I go?¡±


    ¡°Once mom¡¯s divorce is finalized, I¡¯ll contact you right away. But remember, it¡¯s easy to get in but hard to get out. Working is not like school, they¡¯re paying you a salary, you have to follow the rules. You have to work a full month, no matter if you regret it halfway, or otherwise, your legs will be broken.¡±


    Xiao Qian deceives people without even blinking, Chen Zilong has no chance against her.


    ¡°Wow! Sis, how much can I earn in a month?¡±


    ¡°300 base salary + commission, the better the equipment you loot, the more you earn. If you do well, 500 or 600 a month is no problem.¡±


    ¡°That much!!!¡± Chen Zilong was excited.


    He felt a sense of satisfaction as adult wages were only a few hundred dollars at the time.


    Xiao Qian smirked, ¡°Silly boy, for me, playing you is like smashing an ant. How did I end up with such a naive and dumb little brother?¡±


    Ah, probably because their parents gave her all the excellent genes, and her brother ended up with a low IQ.


    ¡°Sis, you¡¯ve been so good to me, you¡¯re the only one who understands me¡­ Mom and Dad don¡¯t understand me at all¡­¡± Chen Zilong was so touched, he wanted to worship Xiao Qian.


    Look, he¡¯s counting money even after being sold. What a foolish child! Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses and smiled more gently.


    ¡°But Sis, how come you know this industry so well?¡± He remembered his excellent, virtuous sister, who avoided internet cafes and didn¡¯t seem to be familiar with the game leveling of process.


    ¡°Because¡­ it¡¯s a secret.¡±


    In her past life, Xiao Qian had a client who was a wealthy playboy. She charged him thousands for counseling fees. He was the first one in their city to run a game leveling studio, which initially brought in a lot of money. But constant gaming led to his wife running off with someone else. He then developed a violent tendency after being provoked.


    Patients who come for counseling must tell their psychologist everything about their past. Xiao Qian was already familiar with this entrepreneurial history, she even remembered where the game studio was. She then put these resources together and successfully sold the idea to her gullible brother.


    The vacation was over, and as Xiao Qian¡¯s family returned home, they saw Chen Lin squatting in front of the door from afar.


    Jia Xiufang was no longer as afraid of him as she had been. Her daughter¡¯s long-term psychological counseling was not wasted. When Jia Xiufang¡¯s family got out of the taxi, Chen Lin rushed up, menacingly curs in Jia Xiufang¡¯s face.


    ¡°You shameless woman, you dared to file for divorce? And you even have the nerve to sue me in court? Believe it or not, I¡¯ll kill you right now!¡±


    As Jia Xiufang and her children were having a good time outside, Chen Lin was squatting at the door. Xiao Qian had changed the locks, and he couldn¡¯t get in.


    He waited there from morning until night.


    After three days, he finally saw Jia Xiufang!


    ¡°You¡¯re going to kill someone, I want to see you try! Chen Lin, I¡¯m not living with you anymore, we¡¯re getting a divorce!¡± Jia Xiufang spoke with confidence.


    ¡°What are you talking about, you shameless woman? You were the one who seduced other men with your children!¡± Chen Lin counterattacked as many neighbors gathered around..

 Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 85: The Moment of Rewriting History (Monthly Ticket 50+ Update)

    Chapter 85: Chapter 85: The Moment of Rewriting History (Monthly Ticket 50+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Chen Lin calculated his move before he arrived. He brought a small knife to threaten Jia Xiufang. If she didn¡¯t tear up the divorce papers, he would intimidate her.


    However, with Xiao Qian¡¯s sudden influence, Jia Xiufang grew courage and Chen Lin was left helpless. Xiao Qian¡¯s final words were like the last straw that broke the camel¡¯s back, causing Chen Lin to break down.


    Losing his reason, he took up his knife and prepared to stab Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t react in time. Chen Lin was already nearing her when, just in the nick of time, Chen Zilong, who had been watching silently, suddenly stepped forward and forcefully pushed Chen Lin away.


    Chen Lin¡¯s knife stabbed Chen Zilong in the arm. Blood gushed out profusely. It dumbfounded Chen Lin.


    ¡°Da Long, Da Long! Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°Get out! If you dare harm my sister or my mom, I¡¯ll fight you to death. I¡¯m telling you, I¡¯m not even 16 this year, I won¡¯t be held accountable for killing someone!¡± Chen Zilong¡¯s voice was trembling.


    His hand really hurt¡­


    Seeing her son stabbed, Jia Xiufang screamed and rushed over to throw punches at Chen Lin.


    ¡°Chen! You hurt my son, I¡¯ll fight you to death!¡±


    Seeing his blood, Chen Lin¡¯s legs turned jelly and he was pounced on by Jia Xiufang and beaten mercilessly on the ground.


    A woman protecting her children can fight fiercely. She sat on Chen Lin and hit him, grabbed his head and banged it hard on the cement road.


    ¡°Tell me, will you divorce or not, will you divorce or not, will you divorce or not!¡±


    ¡°It hurts! Let go, let go!¡±


    ¡°You dare to hurt my son and sell off my daughter, you unfaithful Chen Shimei, I¡¯ll fight you to the death!¡±


    Never provoke a woman¡¯s child. It will turn her from angel to devil.


    Seeing her mother¡¯s fierceness, Xiao Qian started to understand something.


    Wasn¡¯t she like her mother, inclined to destroy everything after Xiao Wei got into trouble?


    Her mother was the same. Chen Lin was beaten to a bloody pulp by Jia Xiufang. His eyes were rolling back, and he seemed to be suffering a mild concussion.


    The neighbors were afraid of trouble, so they rushed up to separate them. Jia Xiufang¡¯s hands were restrained, but she was still free to kick Chen Lin in his private parts so hard her shoe flew off.


    ¡°You shameless bastard, living off my money and taking care of your mistress, even dared to hurt my son and sell off my daughter. I tell you, if you don¡¯t divorce, I¡¯ll hunt you down and chop you every day. We¡¯ll see who outlasts the other!¡±


    Chen Lin was scared to the point his legs gave way. Under the protection of the neighbors, he ran away without looking back. Jia Xiufang pointed at him and cursed.


    ¡°Da Long, how are you?¡± Xiao Qian asked her brother.


    ¡°It hurts¡­ Sister, it turns out that bleeding is so painful¡­¡± Chen Zilong was also scared. He suddenly found courage earlier on, but now that he had time to react, he was just a child. Seeing blood terrified him.


    ¡°The artery is not severed, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you to the hospital for dressing. You did well today, I¡¯ll buy you something good to eat.¡±


    ¡°So, in reality, sword fights are not like they are in online games¡­¡± mused Chen Zilong.


    Stabbing people in games is exciting.


    But now, he was injured. He was merely wounded on the skin by Chen Lin¡¯s fruit knife, but it still scared Chen Zilong.


    This silly little brother¡­ he¡¯s not useless. Looking at Chen Zilong, Xiao Qian quietly decided to severely train him in gaming, giving him a grueling experience that would strengthen him. This boy was somewhat promising and not beyond redemption.


    After taking a serious beating from Jia Xiufang, Chen Lin went home and had a big fight with Chu Xue, suspecting her of informing on him. They had a fierce brawl, but these were none of Xiao Qian¡¯s concern.


    What she cared about right now was her mother¡¯s wellbeing.


    With a top psychologist siding with them, Jia Xiufang¡¯s heartbreak was dispelled by Xiao Qian. Fueled by her anger towards Chen Lin, and coupled with lawyer Ya Ming¡¯s competence enlisted by Yu Minglang, their divorce was quickly processed by the court.


    Chen Lin was subpoenaed to the hearing. He had no idea that Xiao Qian had already gathered all the evidence so meticulously. Faced with the overwhelming evidence of his infidelity, he was rendered incapable of defending himself. When appealing to Jia Xiufang in court was unsuccessful, out of shame and anger he let loose a barrage of invectives and was ruled by the court as the party at fault, necessitating the divorce.


    The evidence was irrefutable. He not only had to compensate Jia Xiufang for the psychological trauma caused by his infidelity, but he was also found by lawyer Ya Ming to have suspicion of transferring property during the marriage and was ordered by the court to give up some of his assets.


    Right now, the only joint property that Jia Xiufang and Chen Lin have is a two-story house and a three-bedroom brick house at their hometown.


    The brick house was inherited from Chen Lin¡¯s father. The only assets to be divided right now are this two-story building.


    Xiao Qian and Chen Zilong both expressed they wanted to stay with their mother, so the court ruled Jia Xiufang only needed to pay Chen Lin another 10,000 yuan to obtain all property rights of this two-story house. In addition, Chen Zilong was still a minor and Chen Lin would have to pay a child support of 2000 yuan per year for his son.


    As for the house in the old town, it belonged to Chen Lin.


    As the judge was reading the verdict, Xiao Qian looked at the disoriented Chen Lin and the scenes from her previous life played in her mind.


    This scene was so similar to what happened in her past life.


    Except that in her past life, her mother was found at fault and was ejected from the house empty-handed.


    When Jia Xiufang found out that Chen Lin had an affair, she, misled by her second brother¡¯s instigation, went to make a scene at Chen Lin¡¯s mother¡¯s house, but it led to his mother¡¯s heart disease and death.


    She was evicted from her house and returned alone to the countryside, leading a life of solitude and depression for the rest of her life.


    However, because Xiao Qian was back, this tragedy was avoided.


    Her mother did divorce, but she gained property. This two-story building along with the courtyard would soon be dismantled and her mother would become rich.


    As for this Trash Dad¡­ Xiao Qian looked at Chen Lin, not knowing how she felt.


    This father who favored sons over daughters, hid her acceptance letter to university, forced her to marry a scumbag and after becoming rich, treated Xiao Qian, a divorced woman with an illegitimate child, as a huge disgrace. He had never done anything to support her.


    Even when she was at her lowest point, without money to pay for her daughter¡¯s medical expenses, this Trash Dad was gossiping with people, saying she brought it upon herself. He accused her of forsaking a good marriage voluntarily and deserved what she got.


    He drove good cars, did business, and lavished his mistress with a worry-free life, but didn¡¯t lend Xiao Qian even a tiny bit of help.


    Xiao Qian had thought about what she would feel after getting her revenge.


    Would she regret being too harsh because of their blood ties?


    However, watching Chen Lin stand in the dock, looking lost and pitiful, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was utterly calm.


    She was the first to walk out of the courtroom. Standing on the steps outside the court, she muttered to herself.


    ¡°I really am a bad woman.¡±


    Suddenly, a bottle of Xu Rising Red Tea appeared in front of her. Xiao Qian looked up to see a man who had turned up out of nowhere. He held a drink in his hand, giving her a comforting smile..

 Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 86: This Silly Old Master Has a Cool Entrance

    Chapter 86: Chapter 86: This Silly Old Master Has a Cool Entrance


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°How did you get here?¡±


    Standing beside her, isn¡¯t that Yu Minglang?


    Yu Minglang¡¯s suit wasn¡¯t even changed, he had clearly just gotten off the plane, and the platinum buckle on his tie was dazzling under the sun.


    ¡°I took some time off, but I was still late.¡±


    He actually wanted to be there for the trial to accompany her, but he was really tied up at work. By the time he got everything done, it was already too late.


    Xiao Qian reflexively looked back, her mom and brother hadn¡¯t come out yet, and she quickly pulled Yu Minglang behind a large pillar near the door.


    This action made Yu Minglang frown slightly.


    How much of an eyesore is he?


    But this question was temporarily thrown to the back of Yu Minglang¡¯s mind as he gave the iced tea in his hand to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°¡­What do you mean?¡± He ran all the way just to give her a can of canned food last time, and now he sent her a drink? Does he want her to eat it with the canned food?


    That can of canned food had already been eaten by Xiao Qian without leaving a single bite, causing her stomach to be bloated the next day.


    ¡°The sun will rise tomorrow, just like this bottle.¡±


    Yu Minglang admired himself too much.


    On his way here, he saw a drink for sale, with the three big characters on the bottle ¡°More Sun, More Healing!¡±


    He quickly bought it for his girlfriend since her parents were divorcing and she must be feeling down, right?


    Xiao Qian silently looked at him, so he took the trouble to take time off just to pour her some chicken soup for the soul?


    And he bought a two-dollar luxury drink¡­


    This train of thought, this IQ, this¡­


    Alright then, although she felt it was a bit silly, she had a hunch that if she didn¡¯t accept it, he could keep holding it up.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll drink the drink, and I¡¯ve also experienced your sunrise¡­ Can you leave now?¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian with a smile that was neither a smile nor a denial and didn¡¯t answer.


    Xiao Qian felt creepy inside looking at him, what bad idea was he cooking up?


    She had eaten his canned food and drank his drink, and now she wanted to drive him away?


    It¡¯s not that easy!


    Just as Yu Minglang was holding back on how to angrily brush up his presence, the opportunity came.


    ¡°Jia Xiufang, you scheming woman! You won¡¯t have a good end! You live in that house waiting to die, you have the life to fight me for property, but you also have to have the life to enjoy it! Watch me find someone to kill you!¡±


    Chen Lin came out cursing, with Jia Xiufang following behind, cursing back without showing any wealmess.


    ¡°You find someone! You find someone! If you have any capability, just find someone! I¡¯ll be waiting there, and if you don¡¯t, you¡¯re not a man!¡±


    Following Jia Xiufang was Lawyer Ya Ming who added, ¡°Aunt, do you want to sue him for threats and intimidation?¡±


    Jia Xiufang shook her head, pointing at Chen Lin and yelled.


    ¡°Besides having a more powerful mouth than me, what else do you have! If you have any skills, just find someone, I¡¯m not afraid of you!¡±


    In order to protect her children, Jia Xiufang now saw Chen Lin as an enemy.


    Xiao Qian was about to go over and support her mother when she suddenly felt something was wrong. Uh, what¡¯s missing¡­


    Turning her head, she saw Yu Minglang, who had been standing next to her, had turned and left at some point.


    Hmm, not bad, at least he understands propriety, integrity, and honesty, knowing that the two people¡¯s love affairs must be temporarily hidden from her mother. This is commendable.


    Obviously, Xiao Qian was too naive.


    She went over and stood with her mother, and Trash Dad became angry when he saw Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s all because of your meddling! What¡¯s the point of breaking up me and your mom? What¡¯s the benefit to you?¡±


    ¡°There are many benefits, I feel relieved in my heart.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s answer was very calm.


    Chen Lin¡¯s face turned with anger, and he raised his hand, ready to slap Xiao Qian. At this moment, a force grabbed his hand from behind.


    Firmly holding on, unable to break free.


    Chen Lin turned his head and saw a man almost a head taller than himself, holding a brick in one hand and gripping his wrist with the other, his face full of murderous intent.


    Seeing Yu Minglang come back, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart floated countless ¡°holy shit!¡±


    How did he come back?


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Chen Lin was intimidated by the pressure emanating from Yu Minglang, barely finding some voice to embolden himself.


    Yu Minglang had an intimidating presence, and even more so when he deliberately released his murderous aura. This kind of aura, honed through special experiences, made Chen Lin instinctively aware that he could not mess with this man.


    ¡°I¡¯m Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s boyfriend.¡±


    Damn it!!! Xiao Qian roared inwardly, not daring to lookback at her mother¡¯s expression, even hearing her playboy brother whistle.


    This old master must think that this entrance was particularly cool, right?!


    ¡°What do you want to do¡­¡± Chen Lin was frightened by Yu Minglang, his legs going weak. The man¡¯s grip on his hand was too strong, giving him the feeling that it would break at any moment.


    ¡°Although you haven¡¯t fulfilled your fatherly responsibilities, I¡¯m a person who understands etiquette very well ¡ª Aunt, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t hit anyone with a brick.¡±


    As Yu Minglang was threatening Chen Lin, he didn¡¯t forget to twist his head and give a brilliant smile to his future mother-in-law.


    Jia Xiufang was dumbfounded at the moment, she recognized this big boss, he had saved her and Xiao Qian from Biaozi¡¯s hand, and also saved their house from a fire. Not too long ago, he saved her daughter at the beach.


    But the question is, when did he become her daughter¡¯s boyfriend?


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s going on?¡± Jia Xiufang asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian stiffened her face and gave a heh-heh expression.


    She also wanted to know what was going on; Yu Minglang had no shame, blowing up the female boss who didn¡¯t even know what to do.


    ¡°Stay away from Chen Xiaoqian and her mother in the future. If I find out that you dare to harass their lives, I might not be able to maintain the etiquette I showed today. By the way, have you ever seen what it¡¯s like without etiquette? No? Let me demonstrate.¡±


    Yu Minglang released Chen Lin, and with a sudden motion, smashed the brick in his hand on his leg, causing it to shatter.


    Chen Lin was scared stupid.


    ¡°The media always talks nonsense, saying that we split air-filled bricks, but actually, if you give me a few more, I can perform a hand-splitting brick trick too, don¡¯t you think, uncle?¡±


    Chen Lin was so scared that he hurriedly ran down, fearing that if he ran any slower, Yu Minglang would kick his brick-smashing leg at him. He even tripped and rolled down the steps and hastily left, not wanting to stay for a second longer!


    Yu Minglang threw the brick away and waved to Ya Ming, ¡°I¡¯ll take them back, and I¡¯ll treat you to dinner some other day.¡±


    Ya Ming shook his head with a grin, ¡°No need.¡±


    He saw everything from the beginning to the end of how Yu Minglang intimidated Chen Lin. Just this piece alone was enough for him to laugh for a whole year when he got back to his brothers, much more enjoyable than any meal!


    Chen Zilong was completely conquered by Yu Minglang. For a teenage boy with a ¡°chuunibyo phase,¡± such a tough man, the overwhelming hormones he exuded, was simply too cool!


    ¡°New brother-in-law, you¡¯re awesome!¡±


    Yu Minglang clapped his hands and said with a laugh, ¡°There¡¯s only one brother-in-law; the previous one doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    I¡­ can¡¯t even! This was Xiao Qian¡¯s only thought at the moment..

 Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 88

    Chapter 88: Chapter 88


    Translator: 549690339


    Chen Xiaoqian looked at Yu Minglang expressionlessly. If anyone ever told her again that Yu Minglang was a man of few words, she¡¯d wring their necks.


    Who was this man who parried with her mother deftly and set traps for Jia Xiufang from time to time? Was he really the man who took forever to confess his feelings to her and only knew how to give carnations?


    Could it be that Yu Minglang had a twin brother?


    Otherwise, how could one person display such diverse characteristics?


    ¡°Minglang, who else is in your family?¡± Jia Xiufang asked, having been led a merry dance by Yu Minglang. She had even promoted him from being referred to as ¡®boss¡¯ to ¡®Minglang¡¯.


    Yu Minglang sat upright and said solemnly, ¡°My grandparents are still alive and currently living in my hometown. My parents live in this city. My father is a businessman but has retired due to health reasons. The company is temporarily managed by my brother and me. We both manage different businesses under two different groups, without any interference with each other. My mother works in a hospital, I have two older brothers and a twin sister.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­so many people¡­¡± Jia Xiufang was surprised by this, realizing that this was a large family.


    Would the interpersonal relationships be complicated? Like Chen Lin¡¯s brothers, none of them were easy to deal with?


    ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t worry. My parents are really nice. They rarely interfere with any of our issues. We brothers arc all busy with our own things, scattered across the world but gather together during the New Year. They are all good people; Xiao Qian won¡¯t be treated unfairly.¡±


    As Yu Minglang was answering, he also made an assessment in his heart.


    His brothers wouldn¡¯t meddle in women¡¯s affairs, his eldest sister-in-law was older and would give in to Xiaoqian, his sister was quite naive and wouldn¡¯t hassle Xiao Qian, his second sister-in-law was quite difficult to describe but she wasn¡¯t very smart, so he didn¡¯t worry about Xiaoqian being taken advantage of at all.


    ¡°So¡­is your family involved in business?¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s understanding of businessmen is that they were rich, most of her impressions came from TV series about wealthy family disputes.


    ¡°Only my eldest brother and I are in business. My second brother and sister have their own things to do. My father has military experience from his early years, so he also taught us to be righteous. Our family places great emphasis on unity and familial harmony, and aside from that, we don¡¯t differ much from any ordinary family.¡±


    Listening to Yu Minglang nonsense¡¯s, Xiaoqian scoffed several times in her heart.


    Was his family ordinary?


    Average parents? Yu Minglang didn¡¯t mention that his father occasionally appeared in the news as a prominent figure, he just replaced it with ¡®an ordinary family¡¯, so humble.


    ¡°So, is your family rich?¡± Chen Zilong was only concerned about this question.


    Xiaoqian glared at him, picked up a piece of food, and stuffed it into his mouth, ¡°You sure talk a lot!¡±.


    ¡°Our family is slightly more well-off. Before, I was working at an old unit and had not yet taken over the family business. I just got back and have a lot of things to figure out. I am slightly weaker than my elder brother, but I am capable enough to provide for a family.¡± Yu Minglang humbly replied.


    However, Jia Xiufang picked up on it, this family was not ordinary.


    Yu Minglang was low-key, driving an affordable Cherokee. That was purely a personal preference.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know how much the designer clothes on Yu Minglang were worth, nor did she understand that his tie pin was made of platinum and his cufflinks were of diamond. But she guessed that he must have some connections.


    Was her family¡¯s condition a bit inferior for such a suitor?


    ¡°Aunt, my parents already know about Xiaoqian and they are very happy. They just hope that when we are more stable, I can bring Xiaoqian back home¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¨C ¡±


    ¡°When did this happen!¡± Xiaoqian was almost choked on her braised lion¡¯s head meatballs.


    ¡°Last time, the doctor you met when you went for a checkup was my eldest sister-in-law. She really likes you. As soon as she went home, she told my parents about you.¡± Yu Minglang patted Xiaoqian¡¯s back and handed her a glass of water.


    Xiaoqian: ¡ãA¡ã|||¡­


    So, did she voluntarily approach them last time and collide with their gun muzzles? That¡¯s not right, how could his eldest sister-in-law recognize her if she¡¯s never seen her?


    ¡°Ah, that doctor is your oldest sister-in-law? She¡¯s indeed a nice person.¡± Jia Xiufang remembered the exceedingly nice female doctor.


    ¡°Yes, my eldest sister-in-law wanted to talk directly with you, but she was afraid you would feel it was too sudden, so she didn¡¯t mention it. Next time you go for a checkup, just look for her. She will definitely take good care of you.¡± Listening to this, Xiaoqian suddenly had a feeling that the entire city was full of Yu Minglang¡¯s family.


    Wherever she went, she would meet his relatives and friends?


    Buying a home appliance, he ran into his childhood friend,


    Going to the hospital, she met his eldest sister-in-law¡­


    Jia Xiufang wasn¡¯t experienced in these matters. Yu Minglang seemed gentle, but every sentence he said could strangle her well-thought-out opposition.


    Xiaoqian felt scornful of Yu Minglang¡¯s sometimes strong but mostly weak EQ, feeling that at this moment, his combat power was off the charts.


    While Yu Minglang continued to serve food for Xiaoqian, he also chatted about ordinary things with Jia Xiufang, such as how the business in the shop was doing or if she was tired from work.


    Jia Xiufang was drawn into his words again. They had already eaten more than half of the food and she hadn¡¯t gotten to the proper point yet.


    With the meal coming to an end, Yu Minglang switched the conversation, ¡°Aunt, Xiaoqian is still young and needs to study.¡±


    Jia Xiufang quickly nodded in agreement, exactly, that was what she had in mind!


    Even Xiaoqian stopped picking up food and looked at Yu Minglang. She saw him say calmly,


    ¡°That¡¯s why I will be tutoring her to ensure she does not miss out on her academics. My business is just starting, and with her in school, we can support each other and make progress together.¡±


    ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Xiaoqian choked again.


    In the future, while eating, she really shouldn¡¯t listen to him talk.


    He was talking too much rubbish!


    He even mentioned progressing together, what did he think he was doing?


    Was he presenting a work summary report?


    When Xiaoqian choked, Yu Minglang patted her back, handed her a drink, and also imparted a caring lesson.


    ¡°Don¡¯t eat so quickly.¡±


    Lord! Wasn¡¯t it because he kept talking that she choked? Xiaoqian glared at him, but Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t angry. He curved his eyes and looked at Xiaoqian, thinking that she was really beautiful.


    Jia Xiufang felt that her last reason for objecting had just been swallowed by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°That¡¯s¡­my daughter¡¯s¡­her grades are really good¡­¡± Actually, she doesn¡¯t need your tutoring, right? And wouldn¡¯t dating interfere with her studies?


    ¡°I¡¯m also pretty good. With me here, Xiaoqian will definitely get a full scholarship.¡± Yu Minglang was brimming with smiles.


    Couldn¡¯t she get it without his help? ¡°Stop acting cool, move aside, you¡¯re blocking me from getting food!¡± Xiaoqian pushed him and Yu Minglang turned the dishes she wanted to cat towards her.


    Seeing her daughter start talking, Jia Xiufang knew that her objections seemed to be useless, but she was still somewhat worried.


    Would this boss really not bully her daughter?


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you an idiot? You turned it around and then turned it back! Turn it back again! Do you even know how to pick up food or you just have big eyes for decoration?¡±


    Listening to Xiaoqian¡¯s harsh words, Jia Xiufang inhaled sharply. But upon seeing Yu Minglang¡¯s not-at-all angry, but rather happy, she felt slightly at ease.


    Yu Minglang listened to Xiaoqian scolding him. Not only was he not angry, he was secretly delighted.


    Sure enough, the girl he had chosen was great. She was helping him score points.


    Yes, this girl was really worth treating well for a lifetime. Just for the way she ate this meal, it was decided..

 Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Second Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +3)

    Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Second Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +3)


    Translator: 549690339


    Throughout the meal, Xiao Qian constantly picked on Yu Minglang, but he always maintained a tolerant attitude.


    Although he thought he was smiling, to everyone else, his smile was barely a curve of the lips, making him seem quite serious.


    So when Xiao Qian kept picking on him, Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    She was afraid that this fierce man would stand up and hit Xiao Qian with a wine bottle. After all, the scene of him intimidating Chen Lin with a brick left a deep impression on her.


    But nothing like that happened.


    As the meal was almost over, Jia Xiufang went to the restroom, and Chen Zilong was still eating.


    The dishes at the big hotel were delicious, and the unfilial Chen Zilong naturally wanted to eat as much as possible. As he ate, he suddenly felt a chill on his back.


    Turning around, he saw his sister staring at him with a fierce gaze, making it hard for him to swallow.


    ¡°Mom¡¯s out, you follow her. Don¡¯t let her get lost,¡± Xiao Qian said to her brother.


    Although Chen Wanku was usually idle, he could feel that something was amiss from his sister¡¯s overly gentle tone.


    Although Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was light, her fierce eyes made it clear that if he dared to delay, he would face the consequences.


    Chen Zilong quickly left, leaving Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang in the room.


    ¡°Well, Brother Lang, no, I¡¯ll call you Brother Lang from now on. You¡¯re handling this really smoothly.¡±


    As for Lang, he didn¡¯t feel ashamed and remained calm.


    ¡°Just a normal performance.¡± How could it not be smooth?


    To make a good impression on his future mother-in-law, Yu Minglang had done a lot of preparation.


    His special school at the university and research institute didn¡¯t allow dating, and his old unit was very disciplined, so he had no prior dating experience.


    After asking many friends and thinking about it himself, he felt very confident about his approach.


    Xiao Qian angrily kicked him.


    ¡°You think I¡¯m complimenting you?¡± Who taught him this skill of taking the initiative and running over to acknowledge her family?


    Shouldn¡¯t they discuss this kind of thing with her first?


    ¡®Tve considered a few things, Chen Xiaoqian. Since we¡¯re dating seriously, we can¡¯t be too casual. I¡¯ve already met your parents, so if you think I¡¯m worth entrusting your life to, you can meet my parents in the future. It¡¯s as simple as that,¡± he stated.


    Translated, it means he¡¯s serious about dating her and leaving the decision up to her. He¡¯s done what he needed to do, the rest is up to Xiao Qian.


    His straightforwardness left Xiao Qian somewhat speechless.


    ¡°Are you always so eager with other girls?¡±


    They had just met for two days, isn¡¯t this too fast?


    If it weren¡¯t for her more mature mentality, a younger girl, say, an 18-year-old, might have been scared out of her wits by him.


    ¡°If I were eager, I would have had many opportunities to be eager before you.¡±


    ¡°Heh, you¡¯re popular.¡± Xiao Qian took a sip of her drink to calm herself.


    He made it sound like everyone had a few suitors, and that he, Yu Minglang, was particularly attractive.


    ¡°But there are some things that can¡¯t be rushed, and some things that can¡¯t be rushed, like choosing a spouse. I¡¯ve always adhered to my family¡¯s excellent tradition.¡±


    ¡°Your family¡¯s excellent tradition is giving carnations as roses to others?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a carnation?¡± He clearly picked the reddest flower. By the way, what¡¯s the difference between a carnation and a rose? He has to look it up quietly when he gets back¡­


    Yu Minglang was a cunning person, knowing not to discuss things he didn¡¯t understand in front of the girl he liked, lest he expose his ignorance.


    ¡°Unity, tension, seriousness, and liveliness are the good traditions my father taught us. I think choosing a spouse should also follow these principles.¡±


    ¡°¡­So, you have a split personality and need me to cure you?¡±


    Seriousness with liveliness, it¡¯s like the immediate silence following a group of mischievous students¡¯ announcement of the homeroom teacher¡¯s arrival.


    But she couldn¡¯t say that in front of him, as it would smear his beliefs and risk being hit with a brick¡­


    ¡°Actually, to sum it up, it¡¯s one principle: don¡¯t fool around when it comes to serious matters, and be more casual in daily life. So, what can¡¯t be treated casually in life? Choosing a spouse. Chen Xiaoqian, I think you¡¯ll do. So it¡¯s you. No need to discuss what¡¯s not necessary.¡±


    He was pressed for time.


    Every bit of his time was squeezed out. Following the normal process of a man chasing a woman would mean dating for a long time before meeting the parents. But Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even know when he would have time next.


    Rather than having the wrong attitude from the start, it¡¯s better for Xiao Qian, who is younger, to meet his family early on as a gentlemanly approach. If she can¡¯t decide for herself, let her family help her.


    Of course, Yu Minglang was also holding back.


    He couldn¡¯t believe it. You could accept those sissy men who used QQ, almost ruined Zhou Zhiruo, and now he¡¯s worse than that sissy?


    ¡°Yu Minglang, who gave you such confidence? You think I¡¯m okay, but how do you know that I think you¡¯re okay, too?¡±


    Actually, you could try¡­ Yu Minglang almost blurted out but suddenly felt something was wrong and stopped himself.


    ¡°If you think I¡¯m not good enough, it means I haven¡¯t done enough. I don¡¯t need reasons; I just want a result. The result I want is you. If I don¡¯t achieve that, it means I¡¯m not good enough, and I can do better. It¡¯s that simple, and it has nothing to do with you; you just have to be yourself.¡±


    The logic developed over the years in his old unit was simple and direct. He didn¡¯t understand the fancy tricks of the outside world, nor did he want to. He just knew that if someone caught his eye, he had to keep her with him, and talking about anything else was useless.


    Xiao Qian was choked again.


    This guy¡­went all out from the start, and his tone and eyes were so sincere that she couldn¡¯t pick out any problems.


    However, the female boss was unwilling to let Yu Minglang control the situation, turning her into a passive daughter-in-law. Was this still okay?


    With a slam on the table, she managed to put on a shrewish face.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I was so rude to you in front of my mom just now. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s humiliating? Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s humiliating to let a woman treat you this way?¡±


    Yu Minglang wanted to laugh a little.


    Is she being difficult because he left her with no rebuttal, and now she¡¯s resorting to playing dumb?


    Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong had returned and were standing outside the private room, about to enter when they heard this conversation and stopped.


    ¡°A man¡¯s dignity isn¡¯t staged in public, but¡­¡± He lowered his head and whispered something into Xiao Qian¡¯s ear.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned red instantly.


    Jia Xiufang was waiting for Yu Minglang to continue, but he chose the most crucial part to whisper into her ear, making her anxious.


    The suspense lasted until they left the table.


    Yu Minglang had limited time off, so he sent Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang home before rushing back to his unit.


    Once they were back home, Chen Zilong couldn¡¯t wait to open the takeout food Yu Minglang had praised.. Astonished, he exclaimed, ¡°My new future brother-in-law is so awesome!¡±

 Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 90: At Midnight (100+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 90: Chapter 90: At Midnight (100+ Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    The dishes Yu Minglang brought to Xiao Qian¡¯s family were in no way inferior to what they¡¯d order outside, which amazed Chen Zilong.


    Xiao Qian, disdainful of his lack of ambition, kicked him in the leg.


    ¡°I¡¯m not even talking about you yet, haven¡¯t you eaten or seen this before? What a disgrace!¡±


    ¡°Sis, what¡¯s the deal, haven¡¯t even married in yet, and already siding with them? Besides, he¡¯s so rich, he definitely doesn¡¯t care about a meal like this, Ai Ma!¡± Chen Zilong was beaten by Xiao Qian again.


    ¡°You know nothing!!¡± Xiao Qian felt like beating her brother just from his expression.


    ¡°It was all you who ordered the expensive stuff¡­¡± Chen Zilong spoke, only to be hit by Xiao Qian each time, scaring him into silence.


    Once Xiao Qian stopped, her playboy brother shrank onto the sofa and cautiously spoke.


    ¡°Sis, he¡¯s so much better than that bitch from before.¡±


    Hmm, always hitting others, I guess praising your boyfriend is never wrong, right? With the mentality of flattering non-stop, Chen Zilong nervously complimented Yu Minglang.


    And then¡ª


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business!¡± How dare he compare Yu Minglang to the bitch, Xiao Qian slapped a magazine onto his face and went upstairs.


    Chen Zilong was dumbfounded.


    What the hell, even flattering gets you hit?


    ¡°You good-for-nothing, always thinking about eating!¡± Jia Xiufang slapped her son and went upstairs to find Xiao Qian.


    Chen Zilong picked up a piece of meat and murmured while eating.


    ¡°Why did Mother hit me too¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian saw Jia Xiufang entering and began speaking directly.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t say anything, I know what I¡¯m doing.¡±


    ¡°¡­Is he really not going to bully you?¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s greatest fear was that her daughter would follow her own path of marrying unsuitable men.


    ¡°Look how much I¡¯m bullying him, has he ever fought back? Don¡¯t worry about this nonsense, it¡¯ll be great if I stop hitting him, how could he ever lay a hand on me?¡±


    If Yu Minglang actually started to hit women, the world would truly be in chaos. His self-control ability was amazing. In her past life, she never saw him lose his temper, except for once¡­


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help laughing when she thought of Yu Minglang¡¯s furious look.


    Jia Xiufang pushed her, ¡°What are you laughing at, you silly girl!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, he¡¯s tough, I¡¯m training his self-control when it comes to emotions, all in the name of contributing to our economy.¡± Xiao Qian began to spew nonsense with her eyes wide open.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, as for you two¡­ Mom has always been uncertain¡­ I feel like the lad¡¯s situation is too good, a bit¡­¡±


    Whether it¡¯s good or not, it depends on the comparison.


    With Ni Jianren as a foil to Yu Minglang, even Chen Zilong, a brat, knew who¡¯s more important; naturally, Jia Xiufang understood as well.


    It¡¯s because his situation is so good that she¡¯s afraid her daughter will suffer.


    ¡°How am I any worse? Am I missing an arm, a leg, or common sense?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s emotions were now all riled up.


    She hadn¡¯t initially made up her mind about whether to be with Yu Minglang, after all, between them lay a lifetime of events. In truth, she wasn¡¯t very keen on engaging with him.


    However, as she started following Yu Minglang¡¯s train of thought, she gradually became accepting of the relationship.


    ¡°My girl is certainly not bad, but he¡¯s older than you, and you still have to go to school. The two of you, separated by distance¡­ what if he lets you down¡­¡±


    ¡°In his old unit, except for mosquitoes that flew in, they¡¯re all men, what do you have to worry about? As a man with zero romantic experience, what¡¯s there to fear? If anything, he should be worried about us!¡± There are so many young men in the university, who should be uncertain about whom anyway?


    Jia Xiufang was rendered speechless by Xiao Qian, smacking her lips. ¡°Why do I feel like you two sound so alike when you speak?¡±


    Both of them countered others in advance, making it difficult to find any reason to refute them.


    ¡°Birds of a feather flock together; we are ill-fated¡­¡±


    ¡°By the way, in the private room, what did he whisper in your ear when he leaned in?¡± Jia Xiufang was still curious about this unresolved mystery.


    ¡°I¡¯m not telling you.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed as she thought about the words he had whispered in her ear earlier.


    He said, ¡°I like how you¡¯re mischievous and act like you don¡¯t care, but secretly look out for me.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was scared that Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t keep hold of Yu Minglang, so she deliberately put on a show for her mother, while also trying to scare Yu Minglang to see his attitude, yet he saw right through her.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯m worried about you when you go to school¡­ I¡¯m afraid that your damn father will cause trouble.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of, can he really go to school and cause trouble?¡± Xiao Qian believed that the hand Yu Minglang had shown outside the court would be enough for Chen Lin to ponder for a while.


    ¡°You never know with him, that heartless bastard!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you done worrying about him?¡±


    ¡°Worry about him, my ass! After treating my Niang San like that, I consider him dead!¡±


    Xiao Qian could dissolve her mother¡¯s hatred but deliberately didn¡¯t discuss it.


    Some people, let them be enemies and forget about them. It¡¯s time to move on; her trash dad shouldn¡¯t show up in her and her mother¡¯s lives ever again.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll be going to school soon, and there¡¯s one thing I need to make clear to you; don¡¯t contact the Chen family¡¯s relatives anymore. I estimate they won¡¯t come over for a short while, my dad doesn¡¯t dare tell them about the divorce. My grandma is getting old, and he doesn¡¯t dare say it to her either. For now, don¡¯t say anything to the Chen family about the divorce.¡±


    ¡°What about your Fourth Uncle¡¯s family? Fourth Aunt has a good relationship with us; is it okay to keep the matter hidden from her¡­¡± Although Jia Xiufang was reluctant to part with the relationship with Fourth Uncle¡¯s family, having dealt with them for so many years, keeping it a secret felt a bit off.


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle his side, you just avoid it. Fourth Uncle is a decent person, but he¡¯s easily swayed and can¡¯t keep his mouth shut. If he knows you¡¯re divorcing, he¡¯ll tell the other uncles and they¡¯ll come to bother you daily.¡±


    Xiao Qian was now the backbone of the family, handling everything herself.


    ¡°Okay, Mother listens to you.¡± Jia Xiufang had full faith in her daughter.


    ¡°Also, keep your distance from my Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family, especially Second Maternal Aunt. She¡¯s not an easy woman, and getting close to her will bring no good.¡±


    ¡°I also know she¡¯s not great, but your Grandma is still at her house. If I don¡¯t get along with her, will your Grandma not have to look at her face?¡±


    While the mother-daughter pair were chatting, Chen Zilong called downstairs.


    ¡°Mom! My Second Aunt called!¡±


    As Jia Xiufang was about to go downstairs to answer the phone, Xiao Qian pressed the speakerphone, and Second Aunt¡¯s shrill voice came through.


    ¡°Get this old hag out of here, she shit the bed, and it¡¯s pissing me off!¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s the old hag? Don¡¯t you ever get old?¡± Xiao Qian retorted sharply.


    The ¡®old hag¡¯ Second Aunt was referring to was Xiao Qian¡¯s Grandma, Jia Xiufang¡¯s own mother.


    ¡°You become disrespectful after getting into college? Daring to speak like that to your elder!¡±


    ¡°You dare to call your own mother-in-law an old hag, I¡¯m just learning from you.¡±


    Picking a fight with a boss while being a loser yourself? Pfft!

 Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Fourth Watch (Monthly Pass 150+)

    Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Fourth Watch (Monthly Pass 150+)


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang saw her daughter arguing with her sister-in-law over the phone, quickly walked over to take the phone, and asked with a smile.


    ¡°Second Sister-in-law, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Your damn mother is causing trouble in my house, she¡¯s lying on the bed now, hurry up and take her away. If you don¡¯t pick her up within half an hour, I¡¯ll throw her out on the road!¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Jia Xiufang sighed.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandmother was old and now bedridden with paralysis.


    The family of Eldest Uncle had all moved away and didn¡¯t take care of the old lady. The family of Second Maternal Uncle took care of her for 20 days a month, while Xiao Qian¡¯s mother took care of her for 10 days a month. The old lady¡¯s pension was all in the control of Second Uncle¡¯s family, and they were also given the house.


    Apart from that, Xiao Qian¡¯s mother also had to do the laundry for the old lady.


    Put simply, the money was all the son¡¯s, and both son and daughter helped take care of the old lady when it was time to do so.


    Though it was supposed to be Second Uncle taking care of the old lady for 20 days and Jia Xiufang for 10 days, the cunning Second Maternal Aunt always found opportunities to drive the Old Lady away and made Jia Xiufang take care of her for more days. The old lady spent more than half of the month here with them.


    Second Maternal Aunt threw a fit this time because they fed the old lady leftover food at night, which led to her having diarrhea and soiling the bed. Second Maternal Aunt was furious and insisted on sending the old lady over. ¡°I¡¯m going to pick up your grandma. Ah, when will this ever end? I just don¡¯t understand how someone with such character as your Second Aunt can have a better life than us.¡±


    Jia Xiufang always held the simple belief of a rural woman, thinking that good people should be rewarded.


    Xiao Qian scoffed, ¡°Her life will get even better, especially if I hadn¡¯t come back.¡±


    Second Aunt¡¯s family was also a textbook case of shamelessness.


    When it came to taking care of the elderly, they always made excuses. They monopolized the old lady¡¯s money but were unwilling to take care of her, and always thought of ways to get rid of her.


    The most significant ¡°contribution¡± of her previous life to Jia Xiufang was her terrible idea of going to her grandmother¡¯s house in the countryside with a group of people after discovering Chen Lin¡¯s infidelity. Jia Xiufang was a dependent personality and didn¡¯t have any ideas of her own. When her husband betrayed her, she relied on her elder brother from her mother¡¯s side without thinking if he was reliable or not.


    In the end, the grandmother was upset to death, Chen Lin divorced her, and Jia Xiufang left empty-handed.


    On the other hand, Second Aunt¡¯s family put all the blame on her mother and lived a carefree life.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t get a penny for taking care of the old lady and still got called a fool.


    Jia Xiufang complained as she pushed the tricycle in the courtyard, planning to use it to bring the old lady back.


    ¡°Heaven must be blind, forcing the old lady out in the middle of the night like this, those conscienceless bastards¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian followed Jia Xiufang out.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, are you going with me?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    There are too many bad people in this world, and the Heavenly Lord doesn¡¯t have the time to deal with these trivial matters, but she does.


    It wasn¡¯t particularly far from Second Uncle¡¯s house either. Both of them were in the same Urban Village, and it would take about 10 minutes to get there by riding the tricycle.


    As they approached Second Uncle¡¯s house, they could hear the shrew swearing inside.


    ¡°You old useless thing! Eating and living off our house. You just brought your useless head here, and now you¡¯re freeloading.¡±


    These were still the clean words; many of them were even more offensive and filthy.


    They could also faintly hear the Old Lady crying.Jia Xiufang was furious, getting off the tricycle and rushing into the courtyard, with Xiao Qian following behind her. Second Uncle¡¯s house was also a two-story building, but much bigger than Xiao Qian¡¯s. The front and back courtyards, in front, was a two-story building built by grandma and grandpa for their sons when they were young, and behind it, there was a row of low, small rooms where grandma lived.


    Passing through the luxurious front yard, they went to the simple rear and entered the room, which smelled terrible.


    There were all kinds of unpleasant smells in the room ¨C the stench of excrement, the moldy smell of long-unattended rooms. Second Aunt was wearing a mask, standing by the bed, hopping and cursing, while a frail old lady lying on the bed didn¡¯t fight back, just silently shedding tears.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you just die? All you know is to cry every day, hurry and go find your daughter. Don¡¯t stay at my house,¡± she said.


    Jia Xiufang lifted the curtains, saw her sister-in-law scolding her own mother, and felt irritated, yet had to endure it.


    ¡°Second Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Xiufang, you¡¯ve come at the right time. Take a look at this old lady, my family can¡¯t afford to take care of her any longer. Always seeking death! Day in and day out, seeking death!¡± Second Aunt pointed at the old lady, who had diarrhea, and her pants hadn¡¯t been changed.


    Seeing this scene, Xiao Qian felt an indescribable feeling.


    Her grandma was a person who heavily favored men over women. Almost all the good things were given to her sons. A few years ago, all the savings went to build a house for the second son. At that time, Jia Xiufang also wanted to rebuild her house and borrowed 500 yuan from the old lady.


    She was refused.


    No matter how much was spent on the sons, even 500 was too much for daughters.


    When the old lady was young, she was also very clean, but now, she was incontinent and bedridden, with no one to change her. Jia Xiufang had to come to help.


    Second Aunt kept complaining to Jia Xiufang about how annoying, dirty, and troublesome the old lady was without admitting that without her, they wouldn¡¯t even have a house to live in.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t like to hear others talking about her mother. But she dared not talk back. She knew that if she argued with her second sister-in-law, the paralyzed old mother would suffer in the end. After all, the old woman had to live with Second Uncle¡¯s family, so she had to endure it.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes and noticed a large bruise on her grandma¡¯s body and a big patch on her head.


    ¡°How did this happen?¡± Xiao Qian pointed to the injuries on the old lady and asked.


    ¡°Your grandma fell on her own,¡± Second Aunt replied.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go to the hospital?¡± Xiao Qian continued.


    ¡°Hospital fees aren¡¯t free, are they? Will you pay for it?¡± Second Aunt questioned.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t say too much,¡± fearing that Xiao Qian would quarrel with Second Aunt, Jia Xiufang, who didn¡¯t even dare to offend Second Aunt, warned Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian pulled her mother behind her, turned her head and warned her.


    ¡°Mom, shut up, I¡¯ll handle this.¡±


    ¡°Oh, the daughter you¡¯ve raised is now speaking to me? No matter how well you raise a daughter, can she provide for you when you¡¯re old?¡± Second Aunt muttered.


    ¡°Is it so great to have a successful son? If he marries a shrew who doesn¡¯t reason, you¡¯ll still end up bedridden and driven out of the house in the middle of the night!¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke slowly and deliberately, striking Second Aunt speechless with her words.


    Looking at Second Aunt¡¯s pale face, Xiao Qian added.


    ¡°My grandma¡¯s present may be your future, Second Aunt. I don¡¯t know if you have enough fortune for both your sons to marry daughters-in-law who are different from you. I hope you age gracefully, not end up bedridden like my grandma. If you become paralyzed, and your daughter-in-law behaves like you¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head, looking regretful.


    Jia Xiufang was moved. What her daughter said was just right! It summed up what she had been thinking about for a long time but couldn¡¯t articulate!


    A young master at tearing others down, sharp and on point, and able to stand in front of her mother during critical moments ¨C she would love to have more daughters like this one!

 Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 92: The Fifth Watch

    Chapter 92: Chapter 92: The Fifth Watch


    Translator: 549690339


    Second Maternal Aunt couldn¡¯t argue with Xiao Qian, so she yelled, ¡°Is there anyone at home who can breathe? Hurry up and come out! This stupid girl raised by the old nag has brought a useless kid to make trouble at my door! Hey, brother-in-law, come out right now!¡±


    Jia Xiufang pulled Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve, ¡°You go first, don¡¯t scare your Grandma.¡±


    Jia Xiufang let her go, Xiao Qian walked out and encountered her bare-chested second uncle.


    Behind her, Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s arrogant laughter continued.


    ¡°See? What¡¯s the use of raising a girl? She only knows how to run away. In the future, she¡¯ll belong to someone else. What does she have to do with you, Jia Xiufang? Hahaha, little girl, when I was making a name for myself in this area, you were just a yellow-haired baby sucking milk. You can¡¯t fight me!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t care to listen to anything else, she dashed into her second uncle¡¯s house.


    Her second uncle¡¯s family was in the back; the two children were upstairs and didn¡¯t get involved in this kind of stuff. The room was empty, with a phone in the most obvious place.


    Xiao Qian picked up the phone and elegantly dialed three numbers.


    ¡°Hello, this is Baitaling Village x Street x Number. There¡¯s someone here abusing an elderly person. Please send the police immediately. Thank you. I¡¯ll be waiting at the door to greet your officers.¡±


    After the call, Xiao Qian walked out. The Urban Village¡¯s security wasn¡¯t good, so there was a police station nearby; the police could arrive in just a few minutes.


    After waiting a little less than 5 minutes, two men in uniform came over, and Xiao Qian waved to them.


    ¡°Who made the call?¡±


    ¡°It was me. The situation here is that my uncle¡¯s family is abusing an elderly person. Now the old lady is injured. You can see it when you go inside.¡±


    ¡°Do you need us to provide any assistance? In such family disputes, if the elderly person does not suffer a severe disability, we can only verbally criticize and educate your uncle.¡±


    ¡°I need to take the elder to the hospital for treatment. I¡¯m afraid my uncle won¡¯t let us take the elder away, so I ask you for help.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke clearly and logically, causing people to take a few more glances at her; such a young girl but so organized.


    Xiao Qian followed them in with a cold smile in her heart.


    These two people would be her witnesses. As long as they responded to the call, they would record today¡¯s events. Later, when Xiao Qian had to fight a lawsuit against her second uncle¡¯s family, what would this be called?


    Evidence!


    Second Maternal Aunt and Second Uncle were teaming up against Jia Xiufang, their voices loud enough to bring down the roof.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you willing to pretend to be filial? Take this old hag away right now and don¡¯t bring her back!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree that you would keep her for 20 days and us for 10?¡± Jia Xiufang, angered to tears, said while wiping her tears.


    Other women had a man involved in their quarrels, but she was alone, and her daughter wasn¡¯t helping her either¡­


    ¡°Oh, who said 20 days? Is it written on the paper? This old lady is causing trouble in my house, our place is too small to accommodate her. If you don¡¯t take her away, I¡¯ll take her out to the streets and let the neighbors see. This old lady in her pants, her daughter doesn¡¯t even wash her underwear, let people laugh at you to death!¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    Jia Xiufang was so angry that she couldn¡¯t speak, stuttering and losing sight of the main point again.


    ¡°Old lady stays at my house for 10 days, you guys are holding on to the money. When she comes to my house for her IV, it¡¯s my money. The old lady likes to eat fruits, why don¡¯t you buy them for her? When has she ever been without fruit in my house? Fruits aren¡¯t expensive, peaches are one dollar and five cents per jin now, why don¡¯t you buy some for the old lady¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian came in with the officers and heard her mom¡¯s argument straying off topic, she wanted to roll her eyes again.


    ¡°Don¡¯t use double standards to measure my mom. According to folk customs, a daughter goes back to wash clothes because she doesn¡¯t have to bear the obligation of support. According to the law, both sons and daughters have inheritance rights and support obligations. Second Maternal Aunt, you¡¯ve made great calculations. When it comes to inheritance, you follow the law, but when it comes to behavior constraints, you follow folk customs. What benefits are all for your family? What place does the law have?¡±


    ¡°Haha, the useless kid is back again. Let me tell you, the law is crap, I am the law!¡±


    ¡°Lady, watch your words.¡± As the two officers appeared, Second Maternal Aunt was stunned, her feigned mouth frozen like a still frame, quite comical.


    Unexpectedly, this useless kid actually dared to call the police!


    Jia Xiufang was also startled when she saw her daughter leading the officers in, feeling like her breath couldn¡¯t catch up.


    ¡°Comrades, why are you here? Nobody is doing anything wrong in our house!¡± Second Uncle immediately came forward, took out a cigarette from his pocket and tried to give it to them, but was righteously refused.


    ¡°We received a report that someone here was abusing an elderly person. We came to take a look. Is this the old lady?¡±


    They pointed at the old lady, and the teary-eyed Grandma saw the officers in uniform and was so frightened that she shook her head, ¡°Nobody bullied me, nobody bullied me¡­¡±


    Even now, she was still siding with her son.


    Even if her son let the elderly person down again and again, he was still her own flesh and blood.


    ¡°Comrades, look at my Grandma¡¯s head injury and the bruises on her body, and her pants¡ª¡± Xiao Qian pointed at the dirty pants that the elder hadn¡¯t changed yet. From the seeping stains, anyone could tell what was inside.


    The officers frowned as Second Maternal Aunt hurriedly tried to make small talk.


    ¡°We were about to change them, weren¡¯t we? This silly girl, reporting the situation to the police. Hurry and lead them to the front, have some water and take a break!¡±


    ¡°Please take pictures of the current condition of the elder¡¯s injuries. I want to take the elder to the hospital for a disability assessment.¡± Xiao Qian was the only person in the room who could remain calm.


    Jia Xiufang was so scared, she kept pulling at Xiao Qian¡¯s arm. Don¡¯t make a scene, what are you doing!


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry about me. This matter involves my Grandma¡¯s personal safety. As her daughter, ignoring their evil deeds is the biggest harm to the elder. Please witness this moment. Now, I¡¯m going to take the elder to the hospital, and I ask you to give these people who abuse the elderly some ideological work.¡±


    The two officers glanced at each other and said to Xiao Qian, ¡°We need to listen to the elder¡¯s statement first.¡±


    In such family conflicts, they still had to hear what the parties involved had to say.


    Xiao Qian, of course, knew this process well. She had not studied so many years for nothing.


    ¡°My Grandma is injured now and her speech is incoherent. Please let us take her to the hospital first. After you¡¯ve finished educating the unfilial children, you can come to the hospital to record my Grandma¡¯s statement.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiao Qian, you this xx!¡± Second Uncle started swearing.


    It seemed like he wanted to come over and pull Xiao Qian, but the officer stopped him at once.


    ¡°Comrade, watch your behavior!¡±


    With the people¡¯s protectors here, they still dared to hit people? Too arrogant!


    As they took the elder away, Jia Xiufang felt her heart pounding, as if her daughter was about to poke a hole in the sky. For some reason, she felt that looking at Xiao Qian¡¯s confident face, it seemed like her daughter was plotting something.


    Jia Xiufang guessed right. In Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, there was already a swift plan to help her mother win the property dispute. In addition to that two-story building, Jia Xiufang¡¯s personal assets would have another share soon..

 Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 93: First Update

    Chapter 93: Chapter 93: First Update


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian took the elder to the village health center, had the doctor take an X-ray and do an examination, and write down the medical record.


    The injury happened at Second Uncle¡¯s house, and there were witnesses, taking it to court, this would serve as evidence.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s way of thinking and educating about dealing with bad people within the legal framework has had some influence on Xiao Qian¡¯s style of dealing with things.


    After a while, the two of them came back.


    The Old Lady was afraid when she saw people in uniform, and she couldn¡¯t speak clearly. Whatever others asked, she would answer.


    ¡°Auntie, how did you get injured?¡±


    ¡°My son didn¡¯t hit me¡­¡± The Old Lady kept repeating this sentence.


    ¡°Grandma, did you hurt yourself by falling? Is that right?¡± Xiao Qian guided.


    The Old Lady nodded hurriedly.


    ¡°What was my Second Maternal Aunt doing when you fell? Did she help you?¡±


    ¡°I called her, and she ignored me¡­ She always scolded me and drove me away.¡± The Old Lady didn¡¯t defend her daughter-in-law as much as she did her son.


    The Old Lady defended her son, but constantly complained about her daughter-in-law. Elderly ladies of this age instinctively defend their sons and complain about ungrateful daughters-in-law.


    While they were taking notes on the side, the Old Lady complained for a while, tired, and the two of them left when the record was finished.


    Xiao Qian followed them out.


    ¡°I believe you should already know what happened based on your judgement. They only feed the elder once a day and leave her unattended when she has difficulty moving. The elder gets injured because they did not fulfill their duty as guardians. They didn¡¯t clean the bed after she soiled it and threatened to throw her onto the road. Did you see all this?¡±


    ¡°We have already criticized and educated your Second Uncle¡¯s family. If you need to sue them in the future, you can come to us at any time to request the file.¡± The two of them said.


    After they finished speaking, but hadn¡¯t left, they looked at each other puzzled. What¡¯s going on?


    ¡°Young Master Lang ordered that if you have any problems, you can find me. My last name is Liu, and I am responsible for your area.¡±


    ¡°Eh?¡± Xiao Qian was confused.


    ¡°Young Master Lang¡¯s code name back then was One, and he was the idol of our entire unit. The record he created back then was sensational, and I personally admire him very much. Even though he¡¯s no longer in the old unit, we all know him.¡±


    ¡­Xiao Qian was speechless. Although Yu Minglang was not by her side, his protective umbrella was big enough, covering all the details.


    Xiao Qian exchanged pleasantries and returned to the ward, where Jia Xiufang, who was worried, pulled her aside to speak in private.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what on earth are you trying to do? Your Second Uncle is thoroughly offended by us. What are we going to do in the future? ¡­¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll do whatever we have to do!¡± Xiao Qian wished he would make more trouble ¨C the bigger, the better.


    ¡°Our relationship with them is completely ruined. What about your grandma!¡± Jia Xiufang was so anxious that tears flowed.


    ¡°Once a family calls the police, meets with officials and goes to court, they can never see or speak to each other again.¡±


    Jia Xiufang patted Xiao Qian, ¡°Bad girl! You know that, and still behave like this!¡±


    Xiao Qian stared straight at her, ¡°Mom, if I don¡¯t make a fuss, will you stop fighting?¡±


    With Second Maternal Aunt, there was no way to become close friends unless she benefited from it for a lifetime.


    ¡°It¡¯s better than now!¡± Jia Xiufang was trapped.


    Xiao Qian pulled her mother to a quiet corner, ¡°How do you feel about serving the elder when they treat you this way?¡±


    This question really hit the nail on the head.


    Who wouldn¡¯t be upset when money belonged to the son, but the daughter had to take care of the elder?


    For thousands of years, ancestors have passed down this practice where parents who were more considerate would give their property to their sons and let their sons take care of them in their old age. Those who weren¡¯t considerate would let their daughters take care of them and give the money to their sons.


    Seeing Jia Xiufang silent, Xiao Qian knew her mother was not balanced in her heart either.


    ¡°The law stipulates that the Old Lady can give her property to whoever she wants, and this cannot be forced. Even if she doesn¡¯t give our family a penny, as a daughter, you have a duty to give alimony to the elder and there is no way to reason about this.¡±


    ¡°You damn girl! You know how it works, and still piss off your Second Uncle!¡± Jia Xiufang was furious.


    Xiao Qian revealed a mysterious smile, ¡°If the Old Lady doesn¡¯t specify who she wants to give the property to, do you know how the money will be divided, Mom?¡±


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, just speak up.¡±


    ¡°The front and back courtyard of my Second Uncle¡¯s house are all registered in my Grandpa¡¯s name, which hasn¡¯t been changed since his death. Do you know what that means?¡±


    ¡°What does it mean?¡±


    ¡°If my Grandma doesn¡¯t specify that she wants to give the property to my Second Uncle, it means you, my Eldest Uncle, and my Second Uncle will each get a third of the house.¡±


    Both the front and back courtyards were two-story buildings, and they could get 600 square meters of a large house after relocation, plus the Old Lady¡¯s relocation compensation.


    Jia Xiufang hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s for the son, how could it be possible for a married daughter like me ¡­¡±


    ¡°Is there a written agreement? Witnesses? Is his name on the house registration?¡±


    ¡°Your Eldest Uncle knows about it. He¡¯s living in another city, and he doesn¡¯t want to get involved with these matters since he¡¯s doing well.¡±


    ¡°With such a large amount of money at stake, do you think my Eldest Uncle could resist the temptation? He has been at odds with my Second Uncle for many years, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian was very confident about this.


    If Eldest Uncle took Second Uncle¡¯s side, he wouldn¡¯t get a penny and standing with her mother, he could get one-third share. The house wasn¡¯t valuable now, and Eldest Uncle didn¡¯t care, but what about after the relocation?


    ¡°This matter¡­ doesn¡¯t sound right, it¡¯s unconscionable.¡± Jia Xiufang was shocked by her daughter¡¯s outrageous idea.


    ¡°Your conscience is not meant to be used on livestock. When they abused the elder, did they think about their conscience?¡± ¡°If they took good care of the elder and treated Grandma well, we might not even care if they leave everything to them. But look at Grandma¡¯s condition now. She¡¯s eating once a day, no one takes care when she soils the bed or when she falls!¡±


    Jia Xiufang was somewhat tempted.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, won¡¯t the neighbors gossip about us? I¡¯ve never heard of a daughter coming back to fight for property with her brother.¡±


    ¡°Are there daughters from other families who have an older brother treating an elder like livestock? Isn¡¯t my Second Uncle an exceptional scoundrel?¡±


    Actually, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t value that house or the money that much, as she could easily get those in the future. However, she couldn¡¯t stand Second Uncle¡¯s family¡¯s shameless actions. The female boss of the opposition specialized in treating all kinds of disobedience.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite disgraceful to say that we can¡¯t be relatives because of this money¡­¡±


    ¡°Less than six months from now, there will be many families breaking ties for money, brothers turning against each other, siblings holding a grudge, and cut off all contact with parents. By then, every household will be busy tearing each other apart, and nobody will have time to gossip about you.¡±


    Bad people who earn pots of money don¡¯t have to support elders, while good people only get the title ¡°good person¡± and pour some ¡°Mind Your Own Business and Don¡¯t Hurt One¡¯s Conscience¡± poison soup into their ¡®buns.¡¯ There¡¯s nothing left to reason with, who can they talk to?


    Let whoever wants to be a saint be one. Xiao Qian just wanted to make trouble for Second Uncle¡¯s family. Money and a house were not the main points. The important thing was to disgust Second Uncle¡¯s family, which would be a victory..

 Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 94 Second Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +4)

    Chapter 94: Chapter 94 Second Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +4)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Actually, Qian¡¯er, your grandma¡¯s house isn¡¯t worth much money. Do we really need to do all this?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not about the money. I just want these ungrateful bastards to pay the price! Even if you served my grandma well, she wouldn¡¯t say a good word about you. She would just accuse you of serving her because she secretly gave you money.¡±


    In her past life, Second Maternal Aunt acted exactly this way. She took advantage of everything and bit back unreasonably. To deal with such evil people, one must be even more ruthless than them!


    ¡°Nonsense! Your grandma kept all the money under their control and didn¡¯t give our family a single cent. We have taken turns serving the elder for so many years. Every time your grandma visited our house, we were the ones who bought food. Your dad and I were constantly fighting over this, but your Second Uncle never contributed a single cent¡­¡±


    ¡°Do you have any proof that you spent money on the elder?¡±


    ¡°What proof? Heaven is the witness, but heaven doesn¡¯t keep an eye on these things¡­¡± Jia Xiufang started ranting again.


    Chen Xiaoqian raised her hand to stop her, ¡°The law won¡¯t listen to this. Whether the elder gives you money or not, you should still serve her. Don¡¯t ever mention to the judge that you¡¯re unwilling to serve if you don¡¯t receive money. It will make the judge dislike you immediately.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what should we do about our family¡¯s situation?¡± Jia Xiufang got confused.


    ¡°Just take good care of the old lady. Within half a year, my Second Maternal Aunt will try to create trouble at our doorstep. At that time, my Eldest Uncle will stand by your side. When it comes to the lawsuit, we will have the hospital¡¯s records, police reports, all evidence showing that they abused the elder. We¡¯ve been serving the elder long before the relocation. This is not greed; it¡¯s piety! The judge will naturally consider these factors and my Eldest Uncle¡¯s testimony.¡±


    Second Uncle¡¯s family will end up losing both of their houses.


    Within half a year, the relocation will take place, and Second Maternal Aunt will try to snatch the elder away.


    However, by then, it will be too late. Eldest Uncle will have taken a side, and Xiaoqian will have records and Eldest Uncle¡¯s testimony. The elder cannot be taken away, and both morally and legally, things will work in Jia Xiufang¡¯s favor.


    ¡°Your grandma is biased towards her second son¡­ Her words carry more weight than ours in court. If only your grandpa were still alive, he was fair. Even if he didn¡¯t give us as much as your two uncles, he would still give something. We wouldn¡¯t have served for nothing.¡±


    What Xiaoqian didn¡¯t say was that even if her grandma sided with Second Brother, it wouldn¡¯t matter anymore.


    Because her grandma would soon develop dementia and become incapable of making legal decisions. As long as Jia Xiufang and Eldest Uncle didn¡¯t give in, Second Brother would have no options. They could drag it out until the elder passed away, and according to inheritance law, without a specific will stating who gets the house, everything would be divided equally!


    All of this didn¡¯t happen in her previous life because Eldest Uncle didn¡¯t get involved, and her mom was a pushover. Whatever Second Uncle wanted, he got.


    Xiaoqian decided to break through the superficiality of family loyalty, forget about rural customs, and focus on the law and evidence.


    ¡°Mom, with your personality, you can¡¯t just watch the elder suffer without doing anything. If you don¡¯t get the house after taking care of her, Second Uncle¡¯s family will call you a fool. If you do get it, they will still criticize you. You¡¯ll be blamed either way. What do you think you should do?¡±


    Is it foolish to talk about feelings with shameless people?


    Xiaoqian¡¯s words hit Jia Xiufang like an awakening.


    If the grandpa were still alive, the property would be divided between the two sons, and the daughter would get some money. It wouldn¡¯t be as much as the sons, but she wouldn¡¯t be left empty-handed.


    But with the grandpa gone, the grandma became completely biased toward her sons.


    Sons raised by such male-chauvinistic mothers, often turn out to be like Second Uncle ¡ª extreme male chauvinists.


    Most women from male-chauvinistic families are also victims of this mindset.


    They grew up being neglected, despised, and indoctrinated with the idea that men have value and women only serve one purpose ¡ª to continue the family line.


    From a psychological standpoint, victims have no choice but to attach themselves to their abusers and become their accomplices. It¡¯s a sad situation.


    According to rural thinking, once a daughter marries, she has no claim to her parents¡¯ money. However, if she divorces and doesn¡¯t meet a tough strategist like Xiaoqian who knows how to secure the house and land, she won¡¯t be able to find a better situation and will suffer for the rest of her life. Wasn¡¯t that the case for Jia Xiufang in her previous life?


    Without Xiaoqian becoming successful later on, Jia Xiufang would still be living in a shabby mud house in the countryside. Who could she turn to for justice?


    Not all customs passed down through the generations are reasonable. When you can¡¯t change the big picture, all you can do is continuously strive to become stronger. That¡¯s how Xiaoqian has pushed herself to grow every step of the way.


    As long as Chen Xiaoqian is around, nobody can take advantage of her. Her heart isn¡¯t as big as the Virgin Mary¡¯s.


    By the time she¡¯s finished dealing with all this, it¡¯s already night time.


    Xiaoqian lay in bed, listening to the sound of Jia Xiufang talking to her grandma in the next room. After driving Trash Dad out, Xiaoqian felt that the world became broader.


    Everything seemed more pleasant.


    Sometimes she would reflect on whether she had a character flaw. Why did she not have any mercy for her own family members?


    Kicking Trash Dad out, she didn¡¯t regret it.


    Using tricks to help her mom fight for the house, she didn¡¯t regret it.


    From an ethical standpoint, what she has done would often be called cold-blooded and heartless by others.


    But Yu Minglang said that as long as she didn¡¯t break the law or harm herself, she could do whatever she wanted to deal with those who bullied her¡­


    Looking at the clouds outside the window, she thought they resembled Yu Minglang¡¯s profile.


    While she was thinking about him, Chen Zilong shouted from downstairs, ¡°Sis, phone call! Brother Lang is calling!¡±


    The best part about openly announcing their relationship was not having to sneak around tossing stones at the window. He could just call her directly.


    Xiaoqian quickly got up to walk downstairs but felt her eagerness was too obvious. She slowed down and leisurely made her way downstairs.


    ¡°Hello, what¡¯s up?¡± she asked, picking up the phone.


    ¡°I already know about your uncle¡¯s situation. You handled it well using the law to protect yourself and not resorting to brute force. I commend you for it.¡±


    Xiaoqian rolled her eyes, knowing she couldn¡¯t hide anything from him.


    ¡°I can handle it myself. Don¡¯t interfere.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I trust your capabilities. Tell your aunt to take care of the elder without worry. No one will dare to come to our house and cause trouble.¡±


    ¡°This is my house!¡±


    ¡°Alright, stop being cute. Go get some rest.¡±


    He hung up quickly, his tone as flat as it had always been. If Xiaoqian didn¡¯t know him better, she would have thought he was deliberately acting cool. ¡°You¡¯re the one being cute! Shameless!¡± Xiaoqian playfully scolded into the phone.


    Chen Zilong, serving as the backdrop, silently drifted by, realizing that women in love were indeed hypocritical by nature.


    If his sister had bothered to look in the mirror, she would have seen the sweetness on her face that could make someone choke..

 Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 95 Third Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +5)

    Chapter 95: Chapter 95 Third Update (Thanks to mia73o527 Fairy +5)


    Translator: 549690339


    Jia Xiufang took the elder in, and Second Maternal Aunt thought she had taken a huge advantage. The two families were already on bad terms, so she took the opportunity not to pick up the elder herself and planned to tire Jia Xiufang to death.


    However, the ¡°shrewd¡± Second Maternal Aunt didn¡¯t expect that her cleverness this time had backfired.


    Little Qian had already set up a seamless trap.


    She had a conversation with Eldest Uncle, and as expected, he was shrewd and caught on immediately, siding with Xiao Qian. In fact, if he had the guts to take Old Lady to his own home now, coax her into handing over the house, it would have nothing to do with Xiao Qian¡¯s family.


    But Eldest Uncle also had his own calculations, thinking that the house wasn¡¯t worth much, and taking care of a paralyzed elderly mother would be a heavy burden on the family. It was just right now, with his younger sister working and him getting a piece of the pie, he could also stand on the moral high ground and suppress Second Brother.


    In the future, if they confront each other in court, they could say that Second Brother was unfilial, with solid evidence and no flaws.


    Just like that, Second Maternal Aunt thought she had gained a huge advantage, but in fact, she had screwed herself out of the two sets of relocation houses that were already in her family¡¯s hands, while Xiao Qian¡¯s mother devotedly took care of Old Lady.


    Little Qian was about to go to school, and the day before she left, she personally sent her playboy brother to the gaming surrogate company. She had chatted with the boss of the company separately, and the boss didn¡¯t want to accept Chen Zilong due to his young age.


    But Xiao Qian said that she would pay her brother¡¯s salary, and the boss only needed to let him work there for a month. After all, such surrogate work was not legally compliant, and using child labor would not be scrutinized by anyone.


    The boss, hearing that, agreed to let Xiao Qian bring Chen Zilong over for a try. If he could get the hang of it, the boss would let him stay for a month.


    Little Qian brought her brother over, and while Chen Zilong wasn¡¯t a great student, he was indeed good at playing this game. The boss saw that and let him stay.


    At this point, Chen Zilong was overjoyed and exhilarated.


    Because it wasn¡¯t a regular company, they only rented a two-bedroom, one-living room house. One room was empty and full of computers, while the other had several bunk beds as a dormitory. Little Qian frowned the moment she stepped in.


    It was too smelly, full of smoke.


    These people, in order to stay up late guarding their gaming equipment, sometimes stayed up all night. When they were tired, they smoked to wake themselves up.


    ¡°Chen Zilong, if you dare to get addicted to smoking, I¡¯ll let Brother Lang split you in half like a brick,¡± Little Qian warned her brother.


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine ¨C -so you guys can get this? Wow!¡± Chen Zilong was attracted by something on the screen.


    The other party looked at Chen Zilong with an ¡°are you brain dead¡± expression.


    ¡°This spot guarantees exploding rings and protectors. If you come here, you¡¯ll have to do this in shifts with us,¡± the other person explained.


    ¡°Ah! So cool!¡± To Chen Zilong, this place was like heaven.


    Such precious equipment was actually obtained this way, so exciting!


    Seeing her brother like this, Little Qian¡¯s mouth hooked up, thinking, ¡°Silly boy, wait until he gets tired and can¡¯t sleep, then it won¡¯t be cool, but crying. Hahaha!¡±


    Alright, her ¡°cold-blooded disease¡± was acting up again.


    She felt so good thinking about her silly little brother crying for help from heaven and earth, with no one to turn to.


    ¡°Boss Li, I¡¯d like to talk to you alone,¡± Little Qian said to the boss.


    This boss was probably not even 30 years old, with a dragon tattoo on his body. He looked very gangster-like, quite fat, with both breasts fat like a woman¡¯s.


    He looked at Little Qian with lustful eyes. It was a surprise that such a beautiful girl would come to him. Men, who didn¡¯t like to look at beautiful women?


    ¡°I leave my brother to you for the next month. He can work for you for free, and I will pay for his meals and wages. However, you are not allowed to let him run away, and if he makes a fuss to quit, you can threaten him, saying that if he dares to run, his family members will be killed,¡± Little Qian said.


    Chen Wanku was still young and should be easily fooled.


    Littl Qian was bold and confident, relying on the fact that she was a psychologist, she was not afraid that her brother would be left with psychological scars. In dealing with such children, she would rather treat their psychological traumas later than let them continue to degenerate.


    ¡°Beautiful, with this favor I¡¯m doing for you, how do you plan to thank me? How about offering your body?¡± Boss Li stared at Little Qian and licked his lips.


    Little Qian was not a naive 18-year-old who knew nothing. She wouldn¡¯t be scared easily. She looked at Boss Li¡¯s tattoo disdainfully and curled her lips.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, beautiful?¡± Boss Li looked in the direction Little Qian was looking. What was wrong with his tattoo?


    ¡°Is the tattoo meant to prove that you¡¯re a gangster? Actually, it proves nothing. The more insecure people are, the more they do these things, trying to disguise themselves as gangsters, but it¡¯s all useless,¡± she said.


    Truly strong people, like Master Zheng Xu and Major General Yu Minglang, would never do such things. If they saw others with tattoos, they might even spit in their hearts, thinking ¡°brain dead.¡±


    ¡°You want to die?¡± Boss Li¡¯s face changed drastically when he was scolded by a little girl. Northern men valued face, and without it, they would flip out.


    ¡°I¡¯m living quite well, I don¡¯t have any plans to find death. By the way, who is the boss in this area? Mao Wu?¡±


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Mao Wu was the big brother in this area.


    For someone like Boss Li, a low-level character trying to pretend to be a gangster with a couple of dragon tattoos, seeing these real big brothers, they would have to nod their heads and bow.


    ¡°I am Brother Xu¡¯s psychologist, and Brother Xu said that if there¡¯s something wrong with Mao Wu, report his name, and there won¡¯t be any problems,¡± she said.


    ¡°Xu¡­ Brother?! You¡¯re talking about, which Brother Xu?¡± Boss Li was dumbfounded.


    ¡°How many Brother Xus are there in Qiang City? I¡¯ll leave my brother with you, and you¡¯re not allowed to hit or abuse him, but you can verbally threaten him. Aside from that, follow the employee standards, but don¡¯t let him escape. If something goes wrong with him while he¡¯s here, Brother Xu may invite you for coffee,¡± Little Qian said.


    As she said this, her heart was almost bursting with laughter.


    The coffin-faced Zheng Xu was perfect for scaring people. No need to look any further.


    ¡°You, really know Brother Xu?¡± How could such a big figure be related to a little girl like her?


    Little Qian walked straight to the phone in the living room and dialed a number.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, this is Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°Dr. Chen.¡±


    ¡°Come to Tiandu Garden to pick me up in ten minutes. We have to have our second treatment.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Little Qian hung up the phone and asked Boss Li.


    ¡°When his car comes, you¡¯ll see it for yourself. His license plate number is well-known throughout Qiang City, isn¡¯t it?¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s champagne-colored luxury car had a license plate with a string of 8s, guaranteed to turn heads on the road.


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Boss Li nodded repeatedly, looking at Little Qian with reverence.


    ¡°Of course, don¡¯t treat that kid too well just because I¡¯m asking you.¡±


    ¡°Then¡­. Sis, what do you want me to do?¡±

 Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 102 (Request for monthly tickets and full subscription)

    Chapter 102: Chapter 102 (Request for monthly tickets and full subscription)


    Translator: 549690339


    Dissociative Fugue Disorder is extremely rare, and Xiao Qian became the top authority in the field over the years. She only encountered one case, and in fact, she had successfully helped Shi Yu regain her personality with just three treatments.


    At that time, Xiao Qian was somewhat complacent.


    The Shi family was wealthy, and for their daughter¡¯s illness, they went abroad to consult many famous doctors.


    But none of them could cure her.


    With a try-their-luck attitude, they found Chen Xiaoqian, a domestic rising star psychologist. Xiao Qian only used three treatments to enter the inner world of the girl, awakening the things she forcefully evaded.


    When she received the check from the Shi family, Xiao Qian felt a little bit proud. This was the biggest payment she had ever received, and she felt that she could be included in the annals of psychology. She¡¯d managed to cure a case that couldn¡¯t be treated by foreign doctors.


    However, it was only much later that she found out that Shi Yu, whom she had awakened, had a mental breakdown and committed suicide half a year after regaining her personality.


    She even got slapped by her own mentor for this.


    Her doctoral supervisor was a very serious middle-aged woman. When Xiao Qian visited her mentor and somewhat boastfully shared the most memorable case of her professional life, the mentor didn¡¯t say anything but just slapped her hard.


    She said, ¡°Do you think, Chen Xiaoqian, that you¡¯re the only great psychologist in this world? Do you think no one could treat her before you? You¡¯re wrong!¡±


    It turns out that before they found Xiao Qian, the Shi family had already found Xiao Qian¡¯s doctoral supervisor, who had given two consultations and made the judgment that Shi Yu¡¯s Dissociative Fugue Disorder didn¡¯t need treatment. Sometimes, forgetting can also be a form of happiness.


    Xiao Qian would always remember how painful that slap from her supervisor was.


    Dissociative Fugue Disorder is also called ¡°evaporation of human society,¡± and it can only be acquired under extreme stress.


    When subjected to a mental shock, the disorder causes the person to suddenly transition to a completely different identity and completely forget their previous one, as if they¡¯ve become someone else. Their original personality evaporates from the world. This is more likely to happen after committing a murder or experiencing severe abuse. When faced with such a disease, top psychologists often feel conflicted.


    To awaken patients¡¯ memories, they may have to confront their bloody past, just like when Xiao Qian awakened Shi Yu¡¯s memories, which ultimately resulted in her mental breakdown and suicide.


    But not awakening the patients¡¯ memories means they will live with their imagined identities, not remembering their past. When they¡¯ll be able to remember remains a mystery. Some people remember after a few weeks, some after a few months, and some never remember at all and can only live with their strange identities.


    Why did Shi Yu develop Dissociative Fugue Disorder?


    She had disappeared for a period of time, and when she reappeared, she no longer recognized herself as Shi Yu. She insisted that her name was Zhu Xiaomeng. Her family was anxious to reconnect with her and tried various methods to help her recover her memories.


    Before Xiao Qian, the Shi family had found Xiao Qian¡¯s supervisor, whose advice was not to treat Shi Yu and let her live as Zhu Xiaomeng.


    However, the Shi family couldn¡¯t accept that and found Xiao Qian, who eventually cured Shi Yu but also awakened her most painful memories.


    During her disappearance, she had been abducted by human traffickers and taken to a mountainous area where she suffered various abuses. She finally escaped by killing the old man who had been abusing her. Dissociative Fugue Disorder is especially likely to occur after committing a violent murder. Shi Yu had forgotten her past, but Xiao Qian had cured her.


    Although the Shi family used their connections to cover up the matter, Shi Yu was constantly immersed in guilt and committed suicide after just six months.


    This presents a significant dilemma for psychological counselors: whether or not to treat people with this disorder.


    It¡¯s an unsolvable problem. Treating the patient may awaken their most brutal memories, while not treating them means they¡¯ll live with their new identity, unsure of when they might suddenly wake up.


    Xiao Qian believes she did nothing wrong, but her supervisor thinks Xiao Qian didn¡¯t do a good job.


    This matter has become a dead knot in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    She still hasn¡¯t figured out whether she would treat or not treat a patient with Dissociative Fugue Disorder if she were to encounter one again. This question has always been a controversy in the field, and no one has been able to provide a correct answer yet.


    What Xiao Qian never expected was that she would see Shi Yu again after being reborn.


    By this time, Shi Yu had neither been abducted nor developed Dissociative Fugue Disorder.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart raced with countless ¡®damns¡¯ as she thought about having these storied roommates. Would her university life ever be peaceful?


    But now, changing dormitories is out of the question.


    Standing in front of her bed, Xiao Qian wondered how she could alienate herself from these people. Across from her, Shi Yu had already noticed her.


    The lively little girl quickly ran over and touched Xiao Qian¡¯s face without caring about her reaction.


    ¡°Hey, pretty girl! I¡¯m your roommate. You have such nice skin!¡±


    Such an overly familiar and immediate attempt to gain favor clearly displeased the female boss.


    Xiao Qian swiftly slapped away her hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡±


    She hated being touched by anyone other than Ming Lang, be it a man or a woman.


    ¡°Wow, feisty! I like it! Boss, I like girls with a little red dot on their forehead. Come on, let me kiss you, then you¡¯ll be mine!¡±


    The playful girl didn¡¯t get mad from being slapped. Instead, she pouted and tried to kiss Xiao Qian¡¯s face.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, don¡¯t mess around¡­¡± The two people making Shi Yu¡¯s bed worried that her mischief would scare off the new roommate, as she loved to be a troublemaker.


    Shi Yu laughed, ¡°Did I scare you? I was just joking! Actually, I¡¯m a serious girl, haha!¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at her expressionlessly, causing Shi Yu, the self-proclaimed party animal, to stop laughing.


    ¡°Your eyes¡­they remind me of my high school homeroom teacher¡¯s eyes¡­do they have to be so intense?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s powerful aura wasn¡¯t something ordinary people could handle. After successfully intimidating Shi Yu, Xiao Qian reached out leisurely and grabbed Shi Yu¡¯s chest in front of everyone in the room.


    ¡°Nice feel, C cup?¡±


    Flirting with the female boss?


    The boss specialized in dealing with all kinds of disobedience. Shi Yu was just a bit foul-mouthed and all talk, but Xiao Qian was the one who actually took action.


    Chen Chao blushed, hurriedly apologizing to Shi Yu¡¯s family.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my sister, she¡­she just loves to play!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like to play, but to deal with rogues like you, I have to use poison to poison.¡± After saying that, Xiao Qian naturally turned around and started arranging her bed.


    ¡°Haha, I like it! This girl is so fun! My name is Shi Yu, what¡¯s yours?¡±


    Xiao Qian, with her back to Shi Yu, heaved a helpless sigh. Fate, it was all fate!


    ¡°My name is Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    While they communicated in this peculiar way, Dong Yi remained silent, tidying her bed without looking or listening to the bustling pair¡¯s conversation between Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, as if the world had nothing to do with her..

 Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 103: A New Beginning

    Chapter 103: Chapter 103: A New Beginning


    Translator: 549690339


    Even someone with the IQ. of Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t figure out how she ended up in the same room with these people in a school that was overwhelmingly female, almost like a Girls¡¯ Kingdom.


    It was still understandable that Dong Yi, who would jump off a building next year and become one of the top three mysterious events on campus, shared the dormitory with her, as they shared the same major.


    But how on earth did Shi Yu, a weirdo, mix into the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science¡¯s dormitory from the Art Academy?


    No one could answer this question.


    Normally, those from the same department would have a higher chance of being in the same dormitory, but who knew how Shi Yu, from the Department of Fine Arts, mixed up here with Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian racked her brains but couldn¡¯t figure it out, so she eventually abandoned her efforts to unravel the mystery.


    Maybe in her past life, she took 5 million from someone to predict their death, and heaven didn¡¯t let her go even after her reincarnation, bringing this Erhuo back to her side once again.


    What goes around comes around!


    Honestly, she didn¡¯t expect that Shi Yu would be such a clueless sweetie before the accident, presenting a half-dead appearance when sent to Xiao Qian¡¯s studio in her past life.


    After Xiao Qian cured her, she became even more gloomy when she remembered those memories.


    Before the accident, Shi Yu had such a ridiculous character that just two more lines on her face would declare her as the dumb daughter of a landlord¡¯s family.


    ¡°Brother Chao, you can go back, there¡¯s nothing more to do here,¡± Xiao Qian said to Chen Chao, who nodded.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first, call me if you need anything.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    After sending off Chen Chao, Xiao Qian started making her bed, and the dumb daughter of the landlord¡¯s family approached her.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, is he your boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°What a pity. I thought he looked so impressive and sunny, a perfect match for your icy demeanor, oh hehe~¡±


    After laughing twice, she couldn¡¯t continue, because of Xiao Qian¡¯s expressionless face, which had a ¡°Whoever I look at will be embarrassed¡± vibe.


    After all, she was a boss for a lifetime, and she still had a strong aura.


    Deep inside, Xiao Qian was crumbling.


    Yu Minglang, a guy who always thought himself humorous, had already left her speechless. How come she met another ridiculous girl who thought she was funny after starting university? And this ridiculous girl was even a fujoshi? ¡°You don¡¯t understand what I just said? Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re so lucky to meet me. Seriously, I¡¯ll open a new door in your life. Come on, don¡¯t miss out, take a look at this¡­¡±


    Shi Yu rummaged through her bag and found a few books to give to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Here, look at this page, ¡®My Brother is Not Cute At AIL¡¯ Yes, that¡¯s right, I¡¯m a low-key Boys¡¯ Love artist. After meeting me, your lives will open a new chapter and get to know a whole new world!¡± She was so proud and completely not low-key!


    This was why Xiao Qian didn¡¯t dare to take action against the dumb daughter in her past life after taking 5 million from her. Otherwise, for someone who flaunts their Boys¡¯ Love novels around a female boss who was almost tricked by a homosexual, Xiao Qian could have dealt with her three times a day.


    ¡°This child is showing off again¡­¡± Shi Yu¡¯s parents were a bit worried.


    Would this kind of personality be ostracized by her roommates? Shi Yu, who had been carefree since childhood and didn¡¯t understand the ways of the world, might provoke jealousy and hatred from other roommates with her actions. After all, where there were girls, there was Jianghu.


    Shi Yu¡¯s parents watched anxiously. If Xiao Qian showed even a hint of jealousy or other negative emotions, they would catch it.


    However, they couldn¡¯t detect anything from the calm look in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    Xiao Qian took the books, flipped through them casually, and then returned them to her.


    ¡°You should draw more while this magazine still accepts submissions.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because later on, you¡¯ll only be able to draw these things for your own amusement.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Shi Yu gasped, aghast. Could something so ruthless actually happen?


    Teasing this naive girl was simply too easy. Xiao Qian smiled, ¡°Besides, all relationships below the age of eighteen fall into the category of puppy love, and puppy love isn¡¯t allowed to have good endings. You can consider drawing comics with themes like mother-in-law battles and workplace promotions, but I guess you won¡¯t be able to handle that.¡±


    ¡°Ah! That¡¯s too depressing!¡± The Boys¡¯ Love artist felt threatened.


    She felt that her life as a comic artist was completely bleak.


    After teasing her, Xiao Qian felt refreshed and started laying down the beddings calmly.


    While she and Shi Yu were making a fuss, Dong Yi on that side didn¡¯t react at all, not even looking at them. After finishing her bed, she said goodbye to the man who came with her and sat on her bed, taking out a book to read.


    Shi Yu, feeling frustrated in her attempts to win favor from Xiao Qian, went over to Dong Yi to introduce herself, but facing Dong Yi¡¯s emotionless face, she swallowed and quietly retreated without saying a word.


    Xiao Qian noticed this and took a few more glances at Dong Yi.


    The mysterious girl¡¯s reaction was quite unusual.


    Ordinary people, even introverts like Xiao Qian, would not be so silent. Her behavior had already gone beyond the word ¡°introverted¡± and seemed as if she was a ghost in this room.


    As expected for a girl among the top three mysterious events, she was already so enigmatic while alive¡­


    There was still an empty bed in this room, which was Xiao Qian¡¯s upper bunk. All Xiao Qian hoped for now was that her upper bunk roommate was a normal person, as she couldn¡¯t hold up against another abnormal roommate.


    After making her bed, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t summon her upper bunk roommate, but instead met someone who shouldn¡¯t be here.


    As Xiao Qian sat on her well-made bed, contemplating whether to clean up or eat first, the door opened.


    Yu Minglang and his observer Qiao Zhen entered one after the other.


    Xiao Qian rubbed her eyes in disbelief. Was it an illusion?


    ¡°Ai Ma, my tsundere bottom elder brother, how did you get here!¡± Shi Yu saw Qiao Zhen and exclaimed happily, throwing herself into his arms. At the same time, she glanced at Yu Minglang, ¡°This frosty-faced brother with an innate aloof aura, is he the new dominant top you found for yourself?¡±


    Qiao Zhen ruffled her hair. ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense again. He¡¯s my comrade-in-arms. Just call him Brother Lang.¡±


    In an era when Boys¡¯ Love hadn¡¯t become popular yet, no one except for Xiao Qian, who had reincarnated, could understand the nonsense Shi Yu often spouted.


    If Qiao Zhen knew that his sister had used him as a prototype for numerous BL comics, he would have thrown her off the building by the leg.


    As for Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, they both had a disbelieving expression as they stared at each other, wondering how was it possible that they met in this place?

 Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Second Update (200+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Second Update (200+ Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    Qiao Zhen was the adopted son of the Shi family, and Shi Yu was his younger sister. They had a good sibling relationship since childhood. Naturally, when she started school, Qiao Zhen had to come over and see his sister.


    ¡°Captain, you go to the school affairs office and ask where Sister-in-law¡¯s dormitory is, I¡¯m finishing things up here and we¡¯ll have dinner together,¡± Qiao Zhen said to Yu Minglang.


    Qiao Zhen and Yu Minglang had come over together.


    The Shi family had called Qiao Zhen in advance, so he knew which dormitory Shi Yu was in, but Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t told Yu Minglang, so he didn¡¯t know.


    Yu Minglang had initially planned to accompany Qiao Zhen and then go to the school to ask where Xiao Qian was staying. He didn¡¯t expect to find her without effort.


    ¡°No need, I found it.¡±


    Qiao Zhen turned around and saw the pretty girl seated opposite his sister¡¯s bed. What a coincidence, it was simply fate.


    ¡°How did you come here?¡± Xiao Qian thought he would disappear for a while, but suddenly he just showed up, taking her by surprise.


    His influence was still significant, neither the mysterious girl nor the naive daughter of the landlord could compare to the emotional impact his sudden appearance brought to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I came here as soon as I finished the work.¡±


    In front of others, he behaved in a respectable manner, speaking and acting fairly normal, which suited his ice-cold face.


    However, his actions weren¡¯t as cold as his words were.


    ¡°You get up.¡±


    ¡°What for?¡± Xiao Qian looked at him defensively. There were so many people in the room, would he dare to do something strange to her?


    He was notorious for his numerous bad records, so Xiao Qian was on high alert around him.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t speak, but just reached to pull Xiao Qian up and conveniently, from his pocket, he took out a¡­ lollipop?


    He quickly peeled off the wrapper and at lightning speed, put it into Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth.


    Then, he started earnestly, to remake the bed Xiao Qian had just made¡­


    His interaction with Xiao Qian attracted the attention of Shi Yu across from them. When she saw Yu Minglang giving orders to Xiao Qian, Shi Yu was frightened.


    My, what is this huge iceberg up to? Is he about to get violent?


    She stealthily tugged on her brother¡¯s sleeve, whispering into his ear, ¡°Your comrade is okay, right? He doesn¡¯t have violent tendencies, does he?¡±


    Anyone who looked would think they were about to start a fight!


    Just by watching the way they stared at each other, you could get a sense of ¡°What are you looking at¡± ¡°Looking at you, so what!¡± ¡°Try looking again!¡± this kind of atmosphere as if a fight could break out any minute.


    Before Qiao Zhen could answer, Shi Yu was shocked by Yu Minglang giving a lollipop and making the bed.


    ¡°This kind of bed setting isn¡¯t good, after a few nights you¡¯ll roll off¡­¡± Yu Minglang quickly demonstrated while giving the quilt to Xiao Qian holding the lollipop.


    ¡°Where did the lollipop come from?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I bought it from the shop at the entrance of your school.¡± He lifted a bag full of snacks, all for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s not good.¡±


    Yu Minglang suddenly paused, bent over from the bed, and looked at Xiao Qian seriously.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Shi Yu saw it, and started pulling her brother¡¯s hand, quick look, quick look, a scumbag is about to hit a woman, you must do something, Ultraman for world peace!


    When Yu Minglang had a stern face on, it was pretty frightening.


    That¡¯s why his employees secretly call him the devilish young boss. This ice-cold face could make people¡¯s liver quiver at one glance.


    At this moment, the artist who was keen on Boys¡¯ love was already mentally picturing a scenario where Yu Minglang was enraged and started a fight. She pushed his back encouragingly and shouted inwardly, go on, you underdog!


    Xiao Qian pretended as if she hadn¡¯t seen his serious expression, and took the lollipop out of her mouth and stuffed it into his.


    Yu Minglang frowned.


    ¡°It really doesn¡¯t taste good, it¡¯s fake.¡± The real lollipop doesn¡¯t taste like this, it¡¯s usually quite delicious.


    ¡°You¡¯ve had the real one?¡± Xiao Qian raised her eyebrows. Look, had she discovered some secret? Imagining him sucking on a lollipop, oh wow-


    Yu Minglang pretended not to hear, and took out a bag of chips from the bag, opened it and put it into her hand, ¡°Sit aside and eat, don¡¯t make trouble.¡±


    So, Xiao Qian sat back with her legs crossed, holding the quilt in her arms, leisurely eating chips, watching Yu Minglang make the bed and fold her quilt.


    The Hello Kitty pink quilt was also bought by him.


    His nimble hands folded the quilt into a block of tofu. Xiao Qian had only eaten a few pieces of chips, but a well-trained person folds a quilt quickly.


    Having watched from the beginning, the naive daughter of the landlord couldn¡¯t help but salivate. My god, is this the legendary cold boss on the outside and loyal dog on the inside? This guy is amazing, using such a cold face to do such warm actions, isn¡¯t this contrast too cute?


    If she used him as a prototype for some comics, she could create a huge fan base. Shi Xiaoyu watched the interaction between Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, her eyes releasing love arrows constantly. She turned her head to ask Qiao Zhen.


    ¡°Bro, I messed up my bed, could you give me a quilt that¡¯s folded like a block of tofu too?¡±


    The quilt he folded was just so neat.


    ¡°Drcam on!¡±¡® Qiao Zhen glanced at her, ¡°Wait until you find a boyfriend, let your boyfriend fold it for you!¡±


    Shi Yu immediately sat on the bed, pouting her lips refusing to speak.


    After helping Xiao Qian tidy up the bed, Yu Minglang got up and looked around, feeling somewhat unsatisfactory.


    ¡°Is there a bedding shop around this school?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Qian was a student of this school in her past life, she knew the place well. ¡°Why do you ask?¡±


    ¡°The wall here is peeling, usually leaning against it will get clothes and beddings dirty, let¡¯s go buy cloth to cover the wall.¡±


    ¡°Qiao Zhen, do you want to come with us?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°No need, you go with Sister-in-law and bring some back for this silly girl, buy the darker colored ones, so when she drools in her sleep, it won¡¯t smear on the wall¡ªouch!¡± Qiao Zhen was pinched by Shi Yu.


    ¡°What are you doing!¡±


    ¡°Look at them!¡± Without a comparison, there is no harm. Xiao Qian¡¯s boyfriend is simply amazing.


    Such a detailed thought, just by making a bed he could see the problem.


    Looking back at her good-for-nothing brother¡­not only did he not help, but he also sat on her bed, nibbling on her pear!


    Qiao Zhen wiped the pear he had stolen from his sister¡¯s bed on his clothes and started crunching it.


    ¡°The young boss is acting this way towards his girlfriend so of course he has to be good, it¡¯s like fishing. Before marriage, you lure them in, after getting her, who knows what¡¯ll happen, why should I watch him!¡±


    ¡°Then why can¡¯t you treat me better? Not only do you not throw any bait, but you also steal the fish¡¯s food, shameless!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, you¡¯re my sister. Why should I be good to you? I should leave some opportunities for my future brother-in-law¡ªAlright, stop pouting, it looks like a pig¡¯s snout, come here and let your brother give you the peeled pear, see, I¡¯m so good!¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡±


    While they were making a fuss, Dong Yi, sitting on the other bed, displayed an unusual sentiment for the first time. She squinted at Yu Minglang¡¯s silhouette and seemed to sense that he was¡­ a bit like the shadow imprinted in her memory..

 Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter One Hundred and Five (Monthly Ticket 250+)

    Chapter 105: Chapter One Hundred and Five (Monthly Ticket 250+)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian never thought that one day she would be walking side by side with Yu Minglang on campus, feeling quite comfortable.


    ¡°Your school has nice greenery.¡±


    Yu Minglang was obviously trying to make small talk.


    Xiao Qian looked along his line of sight and saw clusters of heather flowers on both sides of the path between the female dormitory and the teaching building. Although it was not the flowering season, the lush green plants were still pleasing to the eye.


    In her past life, these flowers were also a hot topic for campus ridicule. She wondered if he would still say the same thing if he came during the flowering season and smelled their intoxicating fragrance.


    Considering that Yu Erha, who couldn¡¯t even tell carnations and roses apart, would use the heather flowers, which smelled like the natural milk of a man, as a conversation starter, she was not surprised.


    Xiao Qian thought about it on her own and got herself excited. Yu Minglang saw her brows dancing and felt an itch in his heart.


    He actually wanted to find a place to put a stamp on her moist little lips and see if his ¡°skills¡± had improved during this time.


    However, there were too many people coming and going on campus at this time, and he had no chance to make a move¡­


    Xiao Qian held back a belly full of bad ideas, while Yu Minglang held back a belly full of dirty thoughts, and the two never synchronized their brainwaves.


    As they crossed the sports field, Xiao Qian suddenly stopped in front of the parallel bars.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, arc you good at parallel bars?¡±


    ¡°¡­ What did you call me?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qiang!¡± Xiao Qian saw his expression as if he had eaten a fly, and her heart was very happy.


    ¡°Change it.¡±


    ¡°¡­Brother Qiang?¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to do something memorable here?¡±


    Such as, just kissing!


    ¡°If you have the shamelessness, you can go ahead and kiss.¡± Xiao Qian got a firm hold on him.


    Although he had thick skin, he would never do anything inappropriate in public.


    Yu Minglang lowered his head and looked around at the people coming and going, feeling frustrated.


    If only they had more time and a more deserted place, would she still be so arrogant?


    Xiao Qian leisurely gazed at the sky. ¡°Let¡¯s compromise. I won¡¯t call you like that, and you won¡¯t call me Chen Xiaomei. Deal?¡±


    Silence.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯ll take it as your consent.¡± It felt great to hear the same line spoken by someone else.


    How Xiao Qian was bullied by him in the past was how she would treat him now.


    No temper.


    His stern face could intimidate strangers but not Xiao Qian. After all, he had always been like that, and it was just a matter of getting used to it.


    ¡°How about the horizontal bar?¡± she asked.


    Yu Minglang answered her with action.


    Supporting the bar, swinging, and spinning¡ªall these beginner-level moves he was not even interested in.


    He started by showing Xiao Qian a one-armed pull-up. After several reps, he quickly turned his body with a cracking sound. The speed and strength instantly made several passing female students stop and exclaim in awe.


    Yu Minglang jumped down gracefully, looking at Xiao Qian with a proud expression unique to those who had just shaken off their fur. To him, these were all small cases.


    ¡°The bars here are not good, too short. If I have a chance to take you to my own gym, I¡¯ll show you my training equipment.¡± And by the way, take a look at my solid muscles, various bars, strong arms, and lasting waist strength. There¡¯s nothing he can¡¯t master.


    Xiao Qian just nodded silently, then showed a faint smile.


    ¡°Actually, I just wanted to tell you that, according to some, someone hanged himself on this horizontal bar¡­¡±


    University campus, the pressure is high. Failing a course, breaking up, what not. If one loses heart, just grab a rope and hang on the horizontal bar to die.


    Yu Erha was greatly hit, his steps stumbling. He was completely struck by her words.


    Seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s mischievous face made his teeth itch and his heart tickle.


    After crossing the sports field and nearing the school gate, they went behind the school¡¯s stele. Yu Minglang looked around and found that he and Xiao Qian were in a dead corner. With the stele in front and the big tree behind, he quickly hugged Xiao Qian and, seizing the opportunity when no one was paying attention, quickly kissed her little mouth.


    Then he swiftly scanned the surroundings. Great, no one noticed.


    ¡°There¡¯s a fallen leaf on your clothes. I¡¯ll help you get it off.¡± He pretended to pat her clothes.


    Xiao Qian slapped his claw away, glared at him, and thought, ¡°What a scoundrel!¡±


    The hardware store was some distance from the school. As they walked, Yu Minglang noticed that Xiao Qian was surprisingly familiar with the surroundings of the school.


    ¡°Did you familiarize yourself with the terrain before enrolling?¡±


    He didn¡¯t know whether to rejoice in the fact that his girl could independently face college life or feel a little disappointed that his role as a ¡°boyfriend¡± had been reduced to spread bedsheets and fix walls for her.


    ¡°There are some things you don¡¯t need to get familiar with; you¡¯re born with it. You know that better than I do, don¡¯t you?¡± Seeing his increasingly sophisticated flirting style, the female boss felt that she couldn¡¯t be a passive daughter-in-law and let him control the rhythm all the way.


    She had to lead him instead!


    Her answer made Yu Minglang¡¯s heart skip a beat, and a rush of heat rose to his ears.


    Why did he feel like there was a hidden meaning in her words?


    After they bought everything, she didn¡¯t hurry to lead him back to the dormitory. Instead, they walked to the west side of the school dormitory. Yu Minglang took the opportunity to scrutinize the school where she would spend the next few years.


    Spanning 4,000 acres and with a construction area of 1 million square meters, the campus was covered in green grass, shaded by trees, with beautiful lakes and mountains. Although it was very humanistic, there was one major drawback that Yu Minglang noticed in this key teacher-oriented university: the male-to-female ratio was not very good.


    Too few men, too many girls. His mother school hadn¡¯t had a single female student, so after so long, Yu Minglang knew very well the consequences of gender imbalance. In a school with almost no girls, even if a mother pig entered, the desperate boys would think she was beautiful, and the few girls would simply be taken care of with affection.


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s school, the male-to-female ratio was significantly imbalanced. There was nothing that could be done about it. The best psychology programs in the country were mostly concentrated in teacher-training institutions. After calculating the ratio from the number of passersby, Yu Minglang silently made a decision.


    When he had free time, he would send Xiao Qian a couple of his photos to ¡°wash¡± her eyes so that in this place where girls outnumbered boys, she wouldn¡¯t lose her taste and standards, taking any crooked melons and split dates for Prince Charming¡­


    His silent scheming did not go unnoticed by Xiao Qian, who saw it as a belly full of bad ideas with nowhere to execute.


    ¡°Over here.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at a pavilion by the lake.


    The lakeside was the best secret rendezvous spot at the university. During the freshman orientation period, it was temporarily empty with no love-struck couples canoodling. Only the autumn wind blew ripples on the lake¡¯s surface.


    Yu Minglang began to look around and evaluate the location. Although it was secluded, the area was easily accessible, making it difficult to engage in any ¡°technical¡± exchange without being seen.


    ¡°Be serious. I have something to say. Clear out the garbage in your head,¡± Xiao Qian said..

 Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter One Hundred and Six (Monthly Ticket 300+)

    Chapter 106: Chapter One Hundred and Six (Monthly Ticket 300+)


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing that she had something to say to him, Yu Minglang became attentive.


    Xiao Qian sat down on the bench of the lakeside pavilion first, while Yu Minglang stood waiting for her to speak.


    Perhaps the young lady wanted to express her feelings of parting to him. He had to be mentally prepared. When it was over, he¡¯d take the opportunity to hold her hand in secret¡­


    ¡°How¡¯s the investigation I asked you to do?¡± Xiao Qian sat with one leg crossed over the other, one hand in her pocket, asking questions as if she were a boss chatting with her subordinate.


    ¡°What investigation?¡±


    ¡°Zheng Xu¡¯s 14 years old.¡±


    Kucha, a bucket of water poured down, and Yu Minglang instantly stopped feeling good.


    ¡°We rarely have time alone, and you have to bring him up?¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses up.


    ¡°As a man who can be used by women, you should be glad that you still have some value. At least 90% of the men in this world are useless in my eyes, and you being in the 10% I can exploit proves that you are outstanding.¡±


    This girl was too impressive. If given a little sunshine, she could climb on top of his head, just look at her arrogant attitude!


    But Yu Minglang had to admit that she indeed knew how to walk along the edge of his heart. It felt so comfortable to be stepped on by her. No wonder men liked bad girls; the virtuous ones just weren¡¯t challenging enough.


    ¡°What would I need you for if you were truly useless? Hm?¡±


    His heart itched even more, hearing her nasal tone at the end. Yu Minglang actually wanted to say that he could do a lot more, like¡­ ahem!


    Xiao Qian caught his little thoughts and decided to take advantage of his natural willingness to solidify her position.


    ¡°Tell me, afterwards we¡¯ll eat dinner together with your comrades.¡± She scolded him and then gave him a patting.


    As expected, Yu Minglang became obedient. Eating together was equivalent to acknowledging his boyfriend¡¯s status. This was acceptable.


    ¡°Nothing major happened, but that year my second brother graduated from high school and got into flight school, becoming the role model of our neighborhood. He¡¯s younger than my second brother and was always being told at home to learn from him. Do you think it¡¯s possible that he was jealous of my second brother and his personality became twisted?¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed and cried at the same time.


    ¡°How could that be possible?¡±


    Others might not understand Zheng Xu, but she was quite clear. He was a real tough guy.


    As her spiritual twin, Xiao Qian would never have any feelings of jealousy. If someone was better than her, she would definitely find a way to become stronger, and whatever she wanted, she would try her best to get it.¡±


    Zheng Xu didn¡¯t even apply to the flight school, so how could he possibly be jealous of Second Brother Yu?


    Speaking of the Yu Family, Second Brother was also a pretty impressive character, having achieved great things without relying on his family¡¯s power.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have much contact with the Yu Family, but it didn¡¯t seem like they were any easy targets.


    ¡°You seem to know a lot about Zheng Xu,¡± Yu Minglang said sourly.


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t even a single genuine compliment sweetened your mouth? If you keep being sour, I¡¯ll use your old vinegar to braise cabbage.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at him, ¡°Keep going, is there any other useful information?¡±


    ¡°He had several girlfriends that year and was caught kissing on the school rooftop by the dean of education. He was almost expelled, so you see, his lifestyle issues are his fatal flaws. When I was his age, I merely knew fighting and stuff, never as bad as him.¡± Stepping on his love rival felt incredibly satisfying.


    ¡°¡­You two are both problem youths.¡± How much better is fighting than flirting? Xiao Qian looked Yu Minglang up and down, finding it hard to believe.


    ¡°Have you really been part of society?¡± She didn¡¯t know about this stuff in her past life.


    ¡°Everyone has their youthful indiscretions. Fighting and flirting are two completely different concepts. Men who can¡¯t control their lower half can¡¯t control their lives.¡± Yu Minglang said, full of righteousness.


    ¡°From a psychological point of view, there are only three types of men who are overly critical: those with an inflated self-image, those with psychological cleanliness issues, and those with an inferiority complex. You¡¯re obviously not the first or third type, so I suspect that you may have a serious psychological cleanliness issue, Yu Minglang. During your growth, has anyone inflicted any gender-related stimuli on you?¡±


    Xiao Qian had pondered over him for quite some time and often analyzed his behavior.


    From the perspective that he had waited for her in his previous life until he was already several decades old but hadn¡¯t married, it appeared to be dedication in the eyes of ordinary people. However, analyzing from a psychological perspective, if a person is devoted to one thing or feeling for too long, they likely have a degree of psychological cleanliness or obsessiveness.


    At first, she judged Yu Minglang as a man with a high opinion of himself who looked down on everyone but himself. However, after interacting with him several times, she found that he did indeed have a slightly smug tendency, but this wasn¡¯t enough for him not to marry for a lifetime and focus only on finding her.


    Then it must be the second type, he had a psychological cleanliness issue. Asides from the woman he had accepted, ordinary women approaching him disgusted him. Of course, for women, having such a partner would be absolutely worry-free. But the problem is, once such cleanliness is broken, even the most affectionate person could easily turn a cold face, and as much as they love, they could equally hate.


    Dealing with such a person also gave Xiao Qian a headache. No wonder psychologists struggle to find a partner; she understood too much.


    Yu Minglang also felt troubled. How did he end up with such an unlovable girl?


    ¡°From now on, let¡¯s agree on some rules. Don¡¯t use what you¡¯ve learned on me.¡± Being scrutinized by her like that felt like being stripped naked.


    ¡°I can¡¯t control my chicken self-¡± Xiao Qian deliberately slurred her speech.


    ¡°Straighten your tongue and speak properly!¡± Now, Yu Minglang could only win verbally; there was no way he could deal with her otherwise.


    ¡°My major is half my life; oh, how I love analyzing pretentious men. How could it be so enjoyable?¡± Xiao Qian straightened her tongue and continued to annoy him.


    ¡°You analyze Zheng Xu, not me!¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I tentatively concluded that something must have happened when he was 14, aside from what you¡¯ve mentioned. Keep looking.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so busy training, who has time to mind the dirty past of a black cucumber?¡±


    ¡°Sure, you do that, and I¡¯ll just meet him a few more times. As you know, doctors can¡¯t quit treating halfway. Since you¡¯re unwilling to make sacrifices for my career, I¡¯ll have to investigate myself.¡±


    Yu Minglang obediently replied, ¡°I¡¯ll continue investigating.¡±


    Seeing Yu Minglang¡¯s overly quiet expression, she felt no sympathy for him; she even wanted to laugh. Holding back her laughter, they walked back, and when they reached the corner in front of the dormitory, Xiao Qian suddenly stopped Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Do you know the legend of the spot where you¡¯re standing?¡±


    ¡°Someone hanged themselves or jumped off a building?¡± Yu Minglang was starting to figure out her tricks.


    Then, a soft warm little mouth unexpectedly came over without warning..

 Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 107

    Chapter 107: Chapter 107


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s move wasn¡¯t much more skillful than his.


    It was just a light touch, but the initiative in giving a kiss was a huge shock that instantly stunned Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian was significantly shorter, so she had to stand on her toes, hook her hand around his neck, and pull him down to plant this gentle kiss.


    After the successful surprise attack, she let go and looked at the tree behind him with a poetic gaze.


    ¡°It is said that many couples in our school come here for intimacy. I¡¯m just showing you the charm of our school in return.¡±


    He felt deeply attracted by her overwhelming charm and burned with affection.


    Yu Minglang, who was good at surprise attacks, was attacked by Xiao Qian with his own tactics. Although the male instinct was very pleased, deep inside he wanted to pin her against the wall and kiss her fiercely. But seeing a few people walking towards them, he could only suppress this fire in his heart.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. What are you daydreaming about?¡± Xiao Qian walked ahead, smiling and gesturing to him.


    She hooked him with such fiery passion yet there was nowhere to vent his feelings. When he thought it over later, it was three parts of thrill and seven parts of reminiscing. Chen Xiaoqian was the woman he could never quite figure out but always wanted to. There was no one else like her.


    Xiao Qian was right about one thing: Yu Minglang indeed had a psychological obsession with cleanliness, he just refused to admit it.


    When they returned to the dormitory, Qiao Zhen had almost finished all the fruit for his younger sister.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian entered the dormitory side by side while the brother and sister were playing around.


    ¡°When they are apart, they don¡¯t seem to match. Their auras are too strong. But standing together, they seem quite a perfect match. The CP is truly irreversible.¡± Shi Yu muttered to herself, looking at Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang.


    Qiao Zhen pinched her waist, ¡°You keep mumbling all day.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s painful for me, an artist, to be around you ordinary people.¡± Shi Yu said, shaking her head with a sense of self-importance.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s bed was still empty, and the last roommate in Room UUUU had yet to show up.


    Ignoring the teasing glances from Qiao Zhen and Shi Yu, Xiao Qian found a place to sit down, watching Yu Minglang arrange the cloth on the wall with thumbtacks, and occasionally helping to pass him a tool.


    When Yu Minglang finished, Qiao Zhen had helped Shi Yu with her arrangement. Shi Yu quickly found the difference.


    ¡°Why does the one Captain made look more loving?¡±


    ¡°How is his more loving if it¡¯s the same cloth?¡± Qiao Zhen pinched Shi Yu¡¯s cheek, in a gesture that said ¡®I¡¯ll fight you if you don¡¯t give me an answer¡¯. ¡°Look!¡± Shi Yu pointed to the cloth on the wall. The side Chen Xiaoqian touched felt much softer.


    Under the cloth, Yu Minglang had added a thin layer of foam paper, which was stretched tightly to remove any wrinkles. This reflected that he was a meticulous man in doing things.


    Don¡¯t underestimate this thin layer! It won¡¯t feel so cold in winter!


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you give me this, Captain?¡± Qiao Zhen felt betrayed by the Captain.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t ask.¡± In fact, there was only one piece left. Yu Minglang could make sacrifices for others, but not at the expense of his girl¡¯s interests.


    Qiao Zhen was beating his chest in regret because his slow-witted sister was taking advantage of the situation.


    ¡°No wonder you can only be an observer for others. Quality, quality!¡± Shi Yu compared her Erhuo brother to Chen Xiaoqian, who had a big boss boyfriend it was quite a comparison.


    ¡°He obviously¡­¡± is more shameless! Qiao Zhen was just short of saying that out loud.


    ¡°You have so many excuses! Trash brother!¡±


    Watching the bickering siblings in front of her, Xiao Qian felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.


    In her past life, after healing Shi Yu, she never had any direct contact with the Shi family members.


    However, she had heard that Shi Yu had a relative who had done outrageous things and got jailed to avenge her.


    That man must be Qiao Zhen.


    Although not a real sister, he had invested a lot of emotions in her.


    Xiao Qian had had little contact with him and didn¡¯t know about his relationship with Shi Yu.


    Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen have always been inseparable from each other.


    When the two were in the old unit, Qiao Zhen was Yu Minglang¡¯s observer. Although the tasks that got the limelight were all done by Yu Minglang, an observer was usually not worse than a sniper. When necessary, the two could even switch roles. Within an 8oo-meter range, Yu Minglang called the shots. Beyond that distance, the observer was even more critical.


    Qiao Zhen was just a bit funny and talkative, and with fewer issues on his mind, he didn¡¯t stand out as much since Yu Minglang¡¯s aura overshadowed everything.


    After leaving their old unit and coming to university, Qiao Zhen joined Yu Minglang to start over and accompanied him every step of the way.


    Xiao Qian knew that Qiao Zhen was an excellent man with extraordinary mental strength, emotional self-control, and far beyond the average. But Qiao Zhen disregarded his future and jeopardized everything after Shi Yu¡¯s death to confront the man who had set her up.


    By then, Yu Minglang had already amassed significant power, but he couldn¡¯t save Qiao Zhen. The latter had undoubtedly stirred up a lot of trouble.


    ¡°Emotions have no comparative value. If nothing happens, no one knows whose feelings are deeper.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Qiao Zhen as she spoke.


    Only she knew the deep meaning of her words.


    Shi Yu clearly misunderstood Xiao Qian, ¡°Yes, he¡¯s such a trash brother, even eating my pear!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re already this fat, eat less.¡±


    They began to bicker again, and Xiao Qian felt like washing her hands.


    Upon glancing at her, Yu Minglang immediately followed her into the dormitory¡¯s bathroom, where he saw Xiao Qian about to wash her hands.


    This girl had the habit of washing her hands whenever she was troubled. Although Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know what in Qiao Zhen had triggered Xiao Qian, he knew he had to accompany her.


    Just as Xiao Qian was about to touch the water, she felt something was wrong. She turned around and frowned.


    ¡°What did you come here for?¡±


    ¡°To watch you.¡±


    Xiao Qian could not continue washing her hands.


    A man more than six feet tall with thick eyebrows and big eyes, was he really so shameless just to make his presence felt in the women¡¯s bathroom at university?


    Just as she was about to teach him a lesson with a heavy blow, she suddenly saw Yu Minglang reach out and open the hand sanitizer on the sink, squeeze some onto his hand, and then apply it on her hands. After applying the hand sanitizer, their hands slipped against each other, stirring up ripples in their hearts, as if something collided and fermented.


    If it weren¡¯t for the wrong place, Yu Minglang could have kissed her.


    But he couldn¡¯t since he hadn¡¯t closed the door when he entered¡­


    Xiao Qian felt a cold touch on her wrist as a round object slid down her fair wrist, helped by the slippery hand sanitizer, and fit itself snugly around her wrist.


    ¡°In the future, if I¡¯m not around and you can¡¯t help but want to wash your hands, just look at this bracelet.¡±


    Actually, he came this far, halfway for the reason, just to put this bracelet on her wrist..

 Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 108 His Obsession with Cleanliness

    Chapter 108: Chapter 108 His Obsession with Cleanliness


    Translator: 549690339


    As Yu Minglang expected, the bracelet was perfect¡ªit was just too small. Even for petite wrists like Xiao Qian¡¯s, she needed to rub some hand soap on to barely get it on.


    ¡°Where did you get this ¡®green flower under clear water¡¯? ¡± asked Xiao Qian, who knew its value at first glance.


    Yu Minglang chuckled, ¡°I got it from my uncle¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°Do you have any money left after buying this?¡± Xiao Qian joked.


    Of course, she knew he wasn¡¯t short of money.


    ¡°I do, don¡¯t worry. I didn¡¯t get a chance to spend it.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s not enough, just say so. I¡¯ll lend you some,¡± Xiao Qjan boldly offered. She had plenty of available cash on hand. She eyed him up and down, ¡°You didn¡¯t waste all your money wooing girls, until you can¡¯t even afford a lollipop, did you?¡±


    Yu Minglang blurted out in embarrassment, ¡°You eat lollipops!¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Xiao Qian inadvertently looked down a little bit, causing both of them to feel awkward.


    The female boss mentally berated herself for always confusing him with a character from her past life. Low-key, low-key.


    !!..


    Yu Minglang¡¯s ears were slightly red. He thought he had a filthy mind, misconstruing such innocent words from her.


    After a quiet moment, they went out for dinner in a little restaurant near the school. After the meal, it was time to say goodbye.


    Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen couldn¡¯t be away from the office for too long. Just before boarding the car, while the silly siblings argued, Xiao Qian pulled Yu Minglang to the side.


    ¡°Are you and Qiao Zhen close?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s my brother¡ªwhy do you ask?¡±


    ¡°Nothing¡­¡± Xiao Qian let out a sigh in her heart.


    It seemed like she had become involved in this mess.


    Qiao Zhen was Yu Minglang¡¯s brother, and in her past life, she was indebted to Shi Yu to the tunc of five million. She had no choice but to get involved.


    She felt as though an invisible thread was pulling together a bunch of seemingly unrelated people and events. Once it started, it couldn¡¯t be stopped.


    ¡°New school year starts the day after tomorrow, so rest up, stay hydrated, and write me at least two emails a week. I bought a phone card for you and put it under your pillow. Call me every three days, even if I¡¯m not there, you need to keep calling me. Once the class schedule is set, send it to me.¡±


    He tucked her hair behind her ear and carefully reminded her. Xiao Qian only started feeling like they were dating for the first time at this moment. This sweet and slow rhythm was pulling her in, slowly but surely.


    ¡°During the two weeks of the new school year indoctrination, try to join the choir. This way you can avoid the following training. If you can¡¯t get into the choir, pretend to have heat stroke, then pretend to be on your period. Don¡¯t blindly follow them like a fool.¡±


    Xiao Qian raised her eyebrows, ¡°Are you teaching me how to evade duties and be lazy during the new school year indoctrination?¡±


    Couldn¡¯t he be more shameless? Where¡¯s his supposed integrity?


    ¡°The original intention of the new school year indoctrination is not bad¡ªit can develop consciousness and forge resilience. Once you get involved, you can enjoy even the hardship. However, everyone¡¯s physical fitness is different. Your petite frame might get sunburnt after a little sun exposure. Plus, you guys aren¡¯t professionals. A few days of exertion doesn¡¯t make much practical sense.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s heart ached at the thought of his baby girl getting sunburnt or overheated. She had delicate skin and a sharp mind. There was no need for her to join the bustling crowd.


    Just because he enjoyed sports didn¡¯t mean he wanted to force his girl to be tough as well.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want me to get dark to deter other guys from looking at me? There are many more young and handsome guys in college than an old man like you!¡± Yu Minglang touched her small face, it was really white.


    ¡°My Xiao Mei isn¡¯t the kind of woman to change heart easily. You wouldn¡¯t be interested in those vulgar guys.¡±


    Yu Minglang said this from the bottom of his heart. He didn¡¯t worry about these immature kids. His main concern should be to guard against fire, theft, and Zheng Xu. That guy was the real headache.


    Xiao Qian laughed at his remark, ¡°Vulgar is used to describe women.¡±


    ¡°What should I say to describe men?¡±


    ¡°Fat, short, poor, frustrated, rodent-faced, commoner, toe-nail picker¡­¡±


    In the end, both of them burst into laughter.


    ¡°Fourth Brother!¡±


    A surprised voice came from behind them. They both turned around to see a girl in a pink dress standing not far away, her face full of surprise.


    Wearing a pink princess-style dress on a slightly overweight girl, paired with a somewhat black face, it was hard to forget even if one wanted to.


    Lin Xuanhua was thrilled to see Yu Minglang here.


    Xiao Qian knew at a glance, by her attire and her slightly affected voice.


    This must be a princess-like girl. And the look she gave Yu Minglang¡ªXiao Qian didn¡¯t like it at all.


    She glanced at Yu Minglang from the corner of her eye. He remained expressionless as always, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation.


    ¡°Lin Xuanhua, how come you¡¯re here?¡±


    ¡°I was admitted here, in the Beidao Normal School of Fine Arts. Fourth Brother, what are you doing here?¡± Lin Xuanhua saw her secret crush and her voice even started to change.


    ¡°Your fourth sister-in-law also goes to this school¡ªXiao Mei, this is Lin Xuanhua, she was raised with me by the same dean. Lin Xuanhua, this is my girlfriend, you can call her Fourth Sister-in-law.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded and smiled at the shocked princess-like girl.


    ¡°When did you get married? Why didn¡¯t I hear my aunt say anything about it?¡± Lin Xuanhua glared at Xiao Qian, the daggers in her eyes clear.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even flinch and glared back. Afraid of her? You little girl!


    The two women instinctively clashed in silence.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t see, he was just annoyed.


    He finally got to spend some alone time with Xiao Mei, and chat. How could these irrelevant people just barge in?


    ¡°Xuanhua!¡± A young man ran towards them. Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°Hurry, your cousin is here to see you. Go quickly, don¡¯t let us hold you back!¡± Come on, someone take this colossal third wheel away!


    ¡°I¡¯m not busy¡­ Fourth Brother, you haven¡¯t introduced me to this girl¡¯s department yet!¡± Lin Xuanhua stared at Xiao Qian, refusing to call her Fourth sister-in-law!


    ¡°Wu Yunfei, over here!¡± Yu Minglang waved his hand as if he hadn¡¯t heard her. The man ran over, and Xiao Hei met him.


    ¡°Come on, Xiao Mei, let¡¯s go say goodbye to them, we don¡¯t want to disturb them!¡± After saying that, Yu Minglang hurriedly pulled Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, and they laid left, not even glancing back.


    The corners of Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth curved in a smile. See? Just as she said, Yu Minglang had a psychological obsession with neatness. He got annoyed even if he had to spend a second more with people he disliked..

 Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter One Hundred and Nine: Beauty Like This (Monthly Ticket 350+)

    Chapter 109: Chapter One Hundred and Nine: Beauty Like This (Monthly Ticket 350+)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Oh, Fourth Brother, you sure have great luck with women; even from a thousand miles away, they still warmly greet you. The way she called you ¡®Fourth Brother¡¯ sounds so sweet.¡±


    When they reached a place with no people, Xiao Qian said this with a smile, and then was very satisfied to see Yu Minglang¡¯s disgusted expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you go dumping all the dirty water on me. If I really brought everyone home, I would¡¯ve been like that bastard Zheng Xu, skilled in beheading hundreds by now.¡±


    Though Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t too sure about other things, he was proud of his conduct in his personal life!


    ¡°If you dare to behead, I¡¯ll behead you first,¡± Xiao Qian made a fanning motion, successfully making Yu Minglang laugh.


    His sense of humor was different from others¡¯, the dirtier and more violent, the better.


    He tousled her hair and said, ¡°Be good at school, and come to me if anything happens.¡±


    ¡°How can you help if I find you, you¡¯re still out of reach¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang thought, those last four words had quite some implications.


    Cough cough, was he thinking too much again?


    !!..


    Xiao Qian liked to tease him and enjoyed watching his silly appearance as he earnestly tried to figure out her thoughts.


    The two of them stood face-to-face, a mischievous smile at the corner of her mouth, and his eyes looking at her full of pink hearts.


    Even from a distance, one couldn¡¯t see what they were saying, but with this sweet, lovey-dovey scene, Lin Xuanhua knew that it must be sweet nothings being exchanged.


    With reluctance, she stared at Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang¡¯s profile. Fourth Brother had always been single, so how come he suddenly had a girlfriend?


    ¡°Wu Yunfei, do me a favor and find out what this girl does, which department she is from and no matter which department she¡¯s in, you must go and lead her group in the new students¡¯ training the day after tomorrow. Train her to the verge of death!¡± Lin Xuanhua¡¯s father had some status, but he was not as good as the Yu Family. She had been spoiled since childhood.


    She couldn¡¯t stand the sight of Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang¡¯s interactions, so she had to find a way to mess with her!


    ¡°How can I personally lead your new students¡¯ training?¡± Wu Yunfei was a distant relative of Lin Xuanhua, and he just happened to be responsible for the new students¡¯ training in this area. When Lin Xuanhua entered the school, he came by to help.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, you must do it yourself. When you train her to death, just train her alone!¡± Lin Xuanhua had never been defied in her life, so she always got her way.


    Anyone who dared to try to snatch her Prince Charming deserved to die!


    After saying goodbye to Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian¡¯s brief song of parting came to an end. Even if there was a bit of reluctance, they still had to part and go about their own business.


    Yu Minglang sat in the car, looking back at Xiao Qian. This girl was really heartless, she didn¡¯t even wait and watch him leave. The moment his front foot got on the car, her back foot turned and left, so very decisive.


    She didn¡¯t even bother to stand there and give him a ¡°sweeping off with longing¡± expression to see.


    But if she had done that, she wouldn¡¯t be herself. Yu Minglang felt a tingling sensation in his heart again, something he desired but couldn¡¯t attain, but it felt particularly good.


    This was the first time he¡¯d had this kind of attachment, this reluctance to let go. Not bad, he thought, it felt pretty good.


    His hand touched his pocket, and he felt something odd. Yu Minglang frowned, took it out to look, and laughed.


    ¡°What the heck made you so smug?¡± Qiao Zhen stretched his neck to look and saw 300 yuan?


    ¡°Young Boss, when did you start taking change from a woman?¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know when Xiao Qian had stuffed it into his pocket. He guessed it must¡¯ve been when he was fixing the wall for her that she had the opportunity to do it. Otherwise, he was so alert that she would never have had the chance to pull such a trick.


    When Xiao Qian received his gifts, she wasn¡¯t shy at all. If he dared to give, she dared to accept.


    ¡°Thanks to you for giving her such an expensive bracelet, and you¡¯re so delighted to take some living expenses. Are you beyond help?¡± Qiao Zhen almost thought Yu Minglang was possessed by some monster or evil spirit.


    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing she took it. If she didn¡¯t, there would be even bigger trouble, you don¡¯t know shit!¡± Yu Minglang slapped him away.


    He put the money away, thinking about what Xiao Qian had said about those men who could be exploited by women. They should be grateful that they were still useful. Shaking his head, he let that tingling feeling slowly fill his heart.


    Xiao Qian returned to the dormitory, and as Yu Minglang had instructed, lifted the pillow to find the hidden items underneath, speechless.


    ¡°Shameless¡­¡±


    In addition to the phone card, there was also a stack of money.


    Their hearts were really in sync with each other.


    Was he worried she wouldn¡¯t eat well outside? Silly guy!


    Boys should be raised poor, girls should be raised rich. Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s thinking was still worth affirming.


    The freshman military training for half a month was a form of obligation to be fulfilled by university students. Personally, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like it much. Just as Yu Minglang said, it felt like being taught by a silly antelope. In her past life, she had gotten sunburnt to a crisp, and it took her half a semester to get her complexion back.


    It was true that Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t physically fit. She could do some yoga and fitness, but asking her to march and do formations was a bit difficult.


    However, she couldn¡¯t be as shameless as Yu Minglang¡¯s suggestion of feigning illness for a week and then feigning menstruation for another week. That would be way too shameless. Xiao Qian decided to bear it, blend in with the other new students, and endure the grueling 10-plus days.


    The school assigned them to squads based on two classes per company. Their instructor looked familiar, and it took Xiao Qian a few seconds to remember him.


    The short, small-nosed, small-eyed, sly-looking instructor standing at the front of the queue was the same one who had been following Yu Minglang¡¯s bad peach blossom around yesterday.


    Seeing him standing at the front of the queue giving a speech, Xiao Qian had a foreboding feeling in her heart¡­


    ¡°Hey, Qian-er, do you think our instructor looks like Prime Minister Turtle?¡± Shi Yu whispered to Xiao Qian.


    She and Xiao Qian were in the same company and stood next to each other. Both girls were short and stood in the front row of the lineup.


    Xiao Qian was thinking about what the instructor looked like. When Shi Yu mentioned it, she thought he did look a bit like the animated Prime Minister Turtle.


    Adding a little mustache would be perfect.


    While Wu Yunfei was laying down the rules for these freshmen, he noticed someone talking in the lineup and glanced over discontentedly. He happened to see the beautiful girl with a red dot on her forehead and instantly remembered her.


    Wasn¡¯t this girl the cause of him having to come here to lead the training for new students in this scorching heat?


    He immediately remembered what Lin Xuanhua had told him, she asked him to ¡°take good care¡± of this girl, didn¡¯t she?


    He pointed in Xiao Qian¡¯s direction.


    ¡°You two, step out!¡±


    Shi Yu smirked, and Xiao Qian sighed. As she had guessed.


    ¡°What were you two laughing about? Are your teeth white? What kind of toothpaste do you use?¡± When Wu Yunfei was looking for trouble, he cast a few extra glances at Xiao Qian.


    This girl was really distinctive and beautiful, with a unique temperament that stood out in a crowd.


    ¡°Reporting, instructor! I use Little Rabbit toothpaste, fruit flavored!¡± Shi Yu¡¯s words drew laughter from the lineup, and Wu Yunfei was furious.


    ¡°Don¡¯t let me see you laughing, or I¡¯ll make you face the sun and sunbathe until your teeth turn black!¡± Cruel!

 Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Too Far Away (Monthly Pass 400+ updates)

    Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Too Far Away (Monthly Pass 400+ updates)


    Translator: 549690339


    The instructor lost his temper, and it certainly deterred more than half of the little brats, except for Xiaoqian.


    In the eyes of Xiaoqian, a mature woman in spirit, this kind of immature boy was simply not worth her attention. With just a little provocation, he would bully the kids to feel superior.


    In the same uniform, Yu Minglang looked especially handsome, as if the wind followed his every step. Xiaoqian had seen his photos in her past life, and he was incredibly handsome!


    But Prime Minister Turtle looked like a big sack wearing it, with no spirit even after tying his belt.


    After Wu Yunfei¡¯s roar, he was satisfied to see the students intimidated. But when his eyes fell on Xiaoqian¡¯s face, he was displeased again.


    There was not a trace of fear on Xiaoqian¡¯s face, her expression relaxed, as if saying, ¡°Stupid Cat,¡± and in her eyes, there was an unmistakable air of ¡°You foolish humans.¡± Although she didn¡¯t speak, her contemptuous gaze was piercing to Wu Yunfei.


    He walked up to Xiaoqian, ¡°What are you staring at!¡±


    Xiaoqian glanced at him and then casually looked away with disdain. ¡°Report, Instructor, there¡¯s some chives from lunch on your teeth. Your secret is out.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    The girls next to her laughed.


    Wu Yunfei had intended to intimidate her, but he didn¡¯t expect Xiaoqian to dismiss him so thoroughly. With nowhere to vent his anger, he could only give orders in a hoarse voice.


    ¡°You two, run 1000 meters as punishment!¡±


    In this heat, the other teams were lining up. Some more considerate instructors, seeing there were many girls, would have the team practice standing in the shade. Only this Prime Minister Turtle had the heart to make them run.


    But he didn¡¯t run; he just watched from the sports field. Occasionally, when Xiaoqian was exhausted, he would maliciously remark.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t run after just two laps? I don¡¯t see you carrying much weight!¡±


    Xiaoqian lowered her head and looked at her glasses, her eyes flashing with a cold light. She gritted her teeth and sprinted forward a few steps.


    Shi Yu followed Xiaoqian with guilt and whispered to her when Prime Minister Turtle wasn¡¯t paying attention.


    ¡°Sorry, Xiaoqian, I got you into this.¡±


    If she hadn¡¯t called him Prime Minister Turtle, maybe he wouldn¡¯t have targeted her and Xiaoqian this way.


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault.¡± Xiaoqian¡¯s face was flushed from running, but her stubbornness pushed her to run even harder.


    She knew that even if Shi Yu hadn¡¯t spoken up, he would have come after her with bad intentions.


    As they passed Lin Xuanhua¡¯s team, Xiaoqian saw Lin Xuanhua¡¯s gloating expression, which only fueled her fire.


    Lin Xuanhua¡¯s team was extremely comfortable. Of the hundred or so instructors present, they all listened to Wu Yunfei. After his greeting, Lin Xuanhua¡¯s team practiced lying down in the shade. Although they were supposed to be practicing lying down, most people were just resting in the shade, and the instructors didn¡¯t care.


    Compared to a drenched Xiaoqian, Lin Xuanhua was living the good life.


    When Xiaoqian ran past, she saw Lin Xuanhua¡¯s gloating eyes. Just one encounter was enough for her to hold a grudge. Ultimately, it was all because Yu Minglang was too popular.


    In truth, if Xiaoqian didn¡¯t want to run anymore, she could just fall and pretend to have heatstroke. Prime Minister Turtle wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to her, after all, they were just new recruits, and he couldn¡¯t hit her for real.


    But it was precisely because of Lin Xuanhua¡¯s malicious gaze that Xiaoqian, with a stubborn fire in her heart, gritted her teeth and kept running.


    Wu Yunfei didn¡¯t expect Chen Xiaoqian to be so stubborn. Even though he gave her a hard time, Xiaoqian showed no signs of backing down. After completing the run, she even managed to give him a few contemptuous glances, making him feel her scorn even through her glasses.


    It was as if she was saying, ¡°Apart from bullying girls, what else can you do?¡±After a day of training, no matter how deliberately difficult Yu Minglang made it for her, Chen Xiaoqian always calmly faced it. Every now and then, she¡¯d taunt him back with a few words. Prime Minister Turtle was slow-witted and couldn¡¯t keep up, so Xiao Qian¡¯s words left him angry and frustrated. He held in his anger, waiting to find another way to make things difficult for Xiaoqian tomorrow.


    After a day of new training, everyone returned to their dormitory as if they were falling apart.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s bed above was still empty, and the fourth person seemed to be absent ¨C they hadn¡¯t seen her yet.


    Dong Yi still maintained her ghostly state, and there was nothing unusual about her return at night. Occasionally, she would look at Xiao Qian for a moment, but when Xiao Qian met her gaze, she would look away. During the day, the two were on the same team, with Dong Yi standing in the back, having an extremely low presence and not talking. She didn¡¯t speak even in the dormitory.


    Shi Yu lay on her bed, sighing.


    ¡°That soft-shelled turtle, just doesn¡¯t like us! Xiao Qian, why do you always taunt him?¡±


    Xiao Qian just pulled the corners of her mouth and didn¡¯t speak.


    Even if she admits defeat, Prime Minister Turtle came with a mission to torment her. As the saying goes, people for the knife and I for the fish, there¡¯s no escaping the torture anyway. So why not strike back with a few words? Seeing Prime Minister Turtle¡¯s vengeful expression, it must have stuck in his mind.


    Come on, let¡¯s hurt each other. Who¡¯s afraid of who?


    Seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s determined expression, Shi Yu changed the topic and took out her hidden phone from her pillow.


    She hurried to the bathroom, closed the door, and started making a call.


    ¡°Brother, it¡¯s your lovely sister. Please save me. I¡¯m going to be taken away by a turtle¡­¡±


    At that time, Qiao Zhen was sitting face to face with Yu Minglang, holding a bunch of materials. Someone had tampered with their project again, and Ming Lang was working with Qiao Zhen to solve the problem.


    When Shi Yu called, Qiao Zhen and Ming Lang¡¯s plan was basically ready, just waiting for the final solution. Efficiency was Ming Lang¡¯s specialty; there was no work he could not complete.


    After patiently listening to Shi Yu¡¯s lament, Qiao Zhen comforted her and hung up the phone.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Ming Lang asked. He had just heard Qiao Zhen tell the caller, ¡°Who¡¯s bothering you guys for no reason?¡±.


    ¡°It¡¯s my troublemaking little sister. She says she¡¯s being mistreated during their new training. She just can¡¯t handle hardship, and we¡¯ve spoiled her. Now she¡¯s saying that the Instructor is targeting them¡­¡±


    Qiao Zhen thought for a moment, then told Ming Lang, ¡°My sister said the Instructor told her and your Sister-in-law that they had light loads and were still running slowly. After hearing this, your Sister-in-law ran like she was on fire and now she can¡¯t even get up from her bed ¨C what does this mean?¡±


    After a little thought, Ming Lang realized that the Instructor¡¯s words were meant to mock his girl¡¯s physical development. That¡¯s simply insulting!


    Snap.


    Ming Lang crushed the pen in his hand. How dare he mock his girl like that?! And her size was already perfect. Don¡¯t ask how he knew, he just had sharp eyes.


    Seeing Ming Lang angry, Qiao Zhen asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    He had never seen Ming Lang so angry before.


    ¡°Who¡¯s their Instructor?¡±


    ¡°My sister said his name is Wu Yunfei, and he looks like Prime Minister Turtle.¡±


    ¡°Wait a moment while I make a phone call.¡±


    Ming Lang stood up, looking determined. Xiao Mei had said that he couldn¡¯t help her, not even calling him or complaining about it. But as her boyfriend, if his girl was being bullied like this and he still did nothing, he might as well be dead!


    If it was just regular new training and it was a bit hard, that¡¯d be fine. But this was a clear targeting of his girl and using such language to demean her. If Ming Lang could swallow his anger, he wouldn¡¯t have grown this far¡­.

 Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 111: A Bit Familiar (Monthly Pass 450+ updates)

    Chapter 111: Chapter 111: A Bit Familiar (Monthly Pass 450+ updates)


    Translator: 549690339


    In the early morning, Xiao Qian got up with exhaustion, feeling that she was really out of shape. She had trained for only one day, and her whole body ached.


    After a simple breakfast, she once again gathered at the Sports Field.


    Prime Minister Turtle had a cunning look on his face, his eyes filled with green light when he saw Xiao Qian. After thinking about it all night, he finally came up with several ways to torment Xiao Qian.


    At first, it was Lin Xuanhua¡¯s insistence that made him want to find trouble with Xiao Qian. But after interacting with Xiao Qian and getting criticized by her a few times, Prime Minister Turtle also developed a desire to subdue Xiao Qian, somewhat like a schoolboy tugging a girl¡¯s braid and deliberately bullying her, hoping to see what he wanted from Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    However, he was destined to be disappointed.


    As Xiao Qian told Ming Lang, in her eyes, more than 90% of men were scum. It would take an outstanding man like Yu Minglang and Zheng Xu to make her feel any emotional ups and downs. As for someone like Prime Minister Turtle, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t be bothered to give him any look other than disdain.


    They were still subjected to high-intensity training under the scorching sun, and not only that, but after holding back all night, Prime Minister Turtle unleashed his new skill: not allowing Xiao Qian¡¯s team to drink water!


    After half a day of training, the students were hot and thirsty, and some of the girls who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore raised their hands, asking to drink water.


    ¡°Drink what water?¡± Wu Yunfei¡¯s gaze fell upon Xiao Qian, but the girl speaking was the one behind her. Xiao Qian stood there as if nothing was happening, perfectly straight.


    Wu Yunfei had hoped it would be Xiao Qian who asked for water, and he had even thought up lines in his imagination.


    Seemingly feeling his gaze, Xiao Qian disdainfully turned her head away, looking at the leaves on the trees. This kind of attitude, treating him as if he were nothing, annoyed Wu Yunfei.


    ¡°What water do you want to drink? Aren¡¯t girls made of water? You guys don¡¯t need to drink water!¡± The lines didn¡¯t work as well since they weren¡¯t directed at Xiao Qian.


    Damn, I want to teach him a lesson!¡± Shi Yu muttered under her breath.


    Xiao Qian heard the boys behind her cursing.


    Her lips curved up slightly.


    Boys of this age were actually quite cute and had a knightly spirit. If Prime Minister Turtle continued to mess with them, these twenty or so boys might come together and


    In the morning, Xiao Qian woke up with fatigue all over her body, feeling like she really lacked exercise. She had only been training for a day, and her entire body was sore.


    She had a simple breakfast and returned to the sports field to gather once again.


    Prime Minister Turtle had a sly look on his face as he eyed Xiao Qian. After pondering all night, he finally thought of a few more ways to torment Xiao Qian.


    Initially, it was Lin Xuanhua¡¯s nagging that made him want to cause trouble for Xiao Qian. However, after interacting with Xiao Qian and getting scolded by her a few times, even Prime Minister Turtle developed a slight desire to subdue her. It was somewhat like when boys in school would pull girls¡¯ braids, intentionally bullying them, in the hope of seeing what they wanted to in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    But he was destined for disappointment.


    Just as Xiao Qian had said to Ming Lang, she saw more than 90% of men as scumbags. A man would have to be as extraordinary as Yu Minglang or Zheng Xu to even cause her emotions to waver. As for someone like Prime Minister Turtle, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bother giving him any expression other than disdain.


    Still, they were placed under the hot sun for high-intensity training. Not only that, but after holding his malicious intentions in all night, Prime Minister Turtle came up with a new tactic: forbidding Xiao Qian¡¯s team from drinking water!


    After training for half a day, the students were hot and thirsty. One of the girls who couldn¡¯t bear it any longer raised her hand, asking for water.


    ¡°Drink water?¡± Wu Yunfei glanced towards Xiao Qian. The girl who spoke was behind her, while Xiao Qian stood erect, seemingly unaffected.


    Wu Yunfei had hoped it would be Xiao Qian who asked for water. He had even come up with dialogue for this situation.


    Seemingly sensing his gaze, Xiao Qian disdainfully turned her head away, looking at the tree leaves instead. Treating him as if he were air like this, Wu Yunfei was annoyed.


    ¡°What water do you want to drink? Aren¡¯t girls made of water? You don¡¯t need to drink water!¡± His words were less effective since they weren¡¯t directed at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Damn, I want to peel him!¡± Shi Yu cursed under her breath.


    Xiao Qian heard the boys behind her cursing.


    The corners of her mouth lifted slightly.


    Actually, boys of this age were quite cute, still possessing a bit of chivalrous spirit. If Prime Minister Turtle continued to cause trouble, these twenty or so boys might band together and beat him up in a sack.


    Yes, that could be possible. Xiao Qian thought that she should find some time to plan how to incite the boys to put a sack over Prime Minister Turtle, hit him, and then run away. It felt exhilarating just thinking about it¡­


    Wu Yunfei felt stifled.


    Yesterday, Xiao Qian had scolded him a couple of times, but today she was completely ignoring him. It was as if merely glancing at him would dirty her eyes. This made him even more frustrated.


    As he contemplated how to continue teasing her, a junior instructor suddenly ran over and whispered a few words to Wu Yunfei. His expression changed.


    ¡°How could he be here?¡±


    He said it¡¯s an impromptu inspection. The higher-ups told us to prepare right away.¡± The junior instructor replied quietly.


    Xiao Qian stood in the front row, and even though she couldn¡¯t hear everything clearly, she could tell from Prime Minister Turtle¡¯s expression that someone from the higher-ups was coming to inspect them.


    ¡°Attention everyone, march forward!¡± Upon hearing that someone from the higher-ups was coming, Wu Yunfei quickly led the team to a shady area and let them rest in place for a few minutes. He then jogged to meet with the other team instructors for a briefing.


    Shi Yu sat down next to Xiao Qian, seemingly fond of her. Even though Xiao Qian didn¡¯t pay her much attention, Shi Yu stubbornly believed that Xiao Qian was one of her own.


    ¡°Qian girl, why do you think Prime Minister Turtle is suddenly being so kind, letting us off the hook?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me nicknames casually.¡± Xiao Qian squinted her eyes at the instructors in front of her, who seemed to be discussing something.


    ¡°Someone from the higher-ups should be coming to inspect.¡± Xiao Qian concluded.


    Usually, a large leader coming down would prompt a bunch of instructors to gather for a discussion during new recruit training.


    ¡°No wonder he¡¯s being so kind-hearted all of a sudden¡­¡± Shi Yu¡¯s eyes lit up, clapping her hands to attract the attention of the others.


    ¡°Listen up, everyone. Someone from higher up is coming later, and we can¡¯t let Wu Yunfei look good! Let¡¯s give him a hard time! He won¡¯t even let us drink water, so we can¡¯t make him look good! Let¡¯s show him what we can do!¡±


    Everyone nodded in agreement. They had to deal with this bad instructor!


    Xiao Qian found it both funny and fun to listen to everyone¡¯s passionate discussions.


    How wonderful youth is.


    Even the small tricks they pulled were innocent and endearing.


    Shi Yu seemed to have a knack for inciting the masses. Her plan was to not properly cooperate with whatever Prime Minister Turtle asked them to do if someone in charge came around, showing this bad guy some consequences.


    Xiao Qian listened for a while before shaking her head.


    No way.¡±


    As soon as she spoke, the whole environment quieted down.


    ¡°Qian girl, he¡¯s been messing with us, and you¡¯re not going to speak up for him, are you? If you do, then I might have misjudged you.¡± Shi Yu said.


    It had been clear these past few days that Prime Minister Turtle was targeting Xiao Qian. Her indignant defiance made her popular with the entire team. It was plain for anyone with eyes to see how defiant Xiao Qian was, so they were all waiting for her to prepare a big counterattack, exacting some vengeance on her behalf. And yet, at this moment, she told everyone it wouldn¡¯t work?


    If that were the case, they would be extremely disappointed!


    Seeing all of the indignant young faces, Xiao Qian smirked.


    Your way of playing doesn¡¯t seem fun.¡±


    Do you have a better idea?¡± Shi Yu¡¯s interest was piqued.


    Can everyone sing?¡± Xiao Qian gestured for the crowd to gather around her, and they all burst into laughter after a while.


    When the boss took action, it was obvious how ruthless she was. Xiao Qian was the real deal.


    Xiao Qian thought that the atmosphere was truly infectious. Surrounded by such youthful exuberance, she was even ashamed of being old and unenthusiastic. She blended in with the group and rode the wave of youthful passion.


    Wu Yunfei and the other instructors discussed for quite some time how they would train and showcase their best side to the higher-ups. When Wu Yunfei turned around, he saw Xiao Qian¡¯s lively group, and her smiling profile. He paused for a moment.


    So, that¡¯s what she looked like when she laughed¡­


    She was truly beautiful.


    She was surrounded by vibrant flowers, but her smile made them lose their color.


    During the subsequent training, Wu Yunfei no longer singled Xiao Qian¡¯s group out for additional torment, instead instructing everyone on how to stand properly. Her group cooperated quite well. After lunch and more training, word got out that a leader would be inspecting them, and every team became serious.


    Around 3 PM, the rumored leader arrived.


    The man leading the group of instructors was tall, towering over 180 centimeters, and exuded an extraordinary air about him. With his light blue long-sleeve shirt and dark blue beret, he cut a dashing figure. As soon as he appeared on the scene, Xiao Qian could hear the girls behind her gasp.


    ¡°He¡¯s so handsome!


    The high-value appearance instantly captivated the innocent hearts of the young girls.


    Hearing the chattering behind her, Xiao Qian rolled her eyes.


    Whether he was handsome or not, she couldn¡¯t tell. But his face seemed familiar¡­


    Could this man be¡­.?!

 Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Sing a Conquest

    Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Sing a Conquest


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian squinted, watching that super handsome guy who attracted the attention of more than half of the female students as soon as he appeared. He was being escorted by a group of people towards this side.


    ¡°Qian girl, don¡¯t you think he looks a bit like someone from your family?¡± Shi Yu whispered to Xiao Qian.


    How could they not look alike? They were both made in the same factory.


    He was in his thirties and had a striking resemblance to Youngest Brother Yu.


    Xiao Qian could probably guess who this person was.


    If she wasn¡¯t mistaken, this should be Ming Lang¡¯s legendary Second Brother.


    If Ming Lang was considered a typical bad boy by the parents before joining his old unit, then his Second Brother Yu Mingyi would definitely be the role model for parents to educate their children, also known as ¡°the good child of other people¡¯s families¡±.


    He excelled in both academics and morals, had no bad habits, was obedient, and respectful. Possessing all the positive qualities, this was Second Brother Yu, a good man among good men, Yu Mingyi.


    Although Second Brother Yu and Youngest Brother Yu had the same parents, their personalities were poles apart. As much as Ming Lang was seen as a troublemaker by parents, Ming Yi was seen as a good boy. This pair of brothers was often compared by others.


    When Yu Mingyi received a call from his little bully brother, he had just finished flying and was about to take a vacation. If Ming Lang¡¯s call had come a few minutes later, Ming Yi would have gone home to be with his wife.


    The first thing Ming Lang said was, ¡°Second Brother Yu, your people have offended my people. Come and fix this for me immediately.¡±


    Although Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t indulge his younger brother, who was a few years younger than him, like Boss Yu, he had always given in to the little bully. So after hearing his brother¡¯s request and finding out the situation, he came here with a wry smile to go through the motions for his brother.


    As the handsome guy approached, the female students in Xiao Qian¡¯s team chatted animatedly, seeming a little excited. Shi Yu cleared her throat to remind everyone, ahem, not to forget the important things!


    Prime Minister Turtle was also a little excited, ready to show off his training results in front of his idol. But suddenly, he saw the team he had led doing squats in unison.


    Hey! They weren¡¯t told to do squats!


    The sudden development at a critical moment caused Wu Yunfei to break into a cold sweat. This move was what he used to punish these students, so why would they do it when the leader was around?


    ¡°Stand up!¡±


    No one listened to him, and everyone enjoyed squatting.


    Someone started it, and the team started singing in unison.


    The clear singing echoed over the sports field.


    ¡°Conquered like this! Drink your well-hidden poison! My heart is firm, your decision is muddled-¡±


    A popular song from three years ago was sung together, and Prime Minister Turtle¡¯s turtle claws spasmed.


    The other teams training on the sports field stopped shouting slogans.


    For a moment, everyone looked over.


    A group of young students squatting and singing ¡°Conquered¡± became the focus of thousands of people¡¯s attention.


    Wu Yunfei never expected that the students he had bullied for two days would play such a trick on him at such a crucial moment.


    Framing him so smoothly and smearing his eyes right in front of the leader was so awesome!


    Xiao Qian felt that Prime Minister Turtle¡¯s expression at this moment could give her the appetite to eat several more bowls of rice, really.


    This was the consequence of provoking the female boss. She didn¡¯t like playing small tricks, and when she made a move, it had to be a big one!


    Prime Minister Turtle didn¡¯t dare to look at his idol¡¯s expression, his head down and his back soaked with cold sweat that suddenly broke out.


    ¡°Report, report! Second team is undergoing standing position training, please instruct!¡±


    According to the standard procedure, Yu Mingyi only needed to reply ¡°normal training,¡± and it would have passed.


    However, with the whole company squatting and singing ¡°Conquered,¡± trying to pass was not an option. Moreover, Yu Mingyi came here on his little bully brother¡¯s command, and how could he not take a good look at the woman who made his little brother so angry?


    ¡°Is this how you punish new students?¡± Yu Mingyi¡¯s voice was colder than Ming Lang¡¯s. If Ming Lang¡¯s usual talking attitude was a bit chilly like winter, then Second Brother Yu¡¯s opening remarks were like the Arctic, capable of freezing someone to death.


    It¡¯s not unusual for a new training instructor to punish students, but getting caught is a big deal.


    Prime Minister Turtle listened obediently, no longer showing his arrogance. Yu Mingyi scanned the area and stopped his gaze on Xiao Qian. Although Youngest Yu didn¡¯t say who it was, a casual glance would show that it was this girl with the beauty mark who was eye-catching among the group.


    She had an extraordinary temperament, and even though she was physically exhausted, she was still calm. She didn¡¯t possess the frivolity of her age. Yu Mingyi looked at Xiao Qian for a few moments and then moved his gaze elsewhere, only to stare at that tall girl at the back of the team, looking startled.


    At this moment, Dong Yi¡¯s gaze met his. For the first time, there was an emotional fluctuation on her usually expressionless face, and her eyes filled with hope and excitement. Her heart raced, and her breath grew rapid.


    Yu Mingyi looked at Dong Yi for a few seconds, then looked away and spoke to his sidekick beside him.


    ¡°This company sings well; if they are interested, they can join the choir. Wu Yunfei, return to your team immediately; you arc not needed here. Send another instructor.¡±


    Cheers erupted from the students.


    Xiao Qian said to Yu Mingyi standing in front of her in a voice only the two of them could hear, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Yu Mingyi looked at her and replied, ¡°Save it to tell Ming Lang.¡±


    Xiao Qian only made eye contact with him for an instant, no more than two seconds, but she determined that Yu Mingyi was different from Ming Lang. Ming Lang only had a cold appearance, while his Second Brother was really cold.


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t say anything else, and after a casual walk around, he attracted countless fans. The little girls behind Xiao Qian were going crazy, constantly discussing the handsome guy.


    Prime Minister Turtle, who had been at odds with them, was transferred away, and the group suddenly became relaxed. A crowd gathered around Xiao Qian chattering, and if it had not been for Xiao Qian¡¯s sudden move, they would not have had such good luck.


    ¡°Did you see Instructor Wu¡¯s face? He thought he was so awesome, but he was like a grandson in front of the leader.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s method is better. When that song was sung, I saw Instructor Wu¡¯s face turn green.¡± A new smearing skill get!


    ¡°By the way, wasn¡¯t there someone who didn¡¯t sing just now? That tall girl who¡¯s always arrogant and doesn¡¯t talk to anyone, what¡¯s her name?¡±


    Someone started to tally, as everyone squatted and sang earlier, only Dong Yi stood there.


    She usually didn¡¯t communicate with others and wasn¡¯t sociable, so her presence in the team was minimal. But when everyone was doing something together, she didn¡¯t participate, which aroused public anger.


    Xiao Qian glanced around at everyone discussing Dong Yi and found that the mysterious girl who had been standing behind them earlier, Dong Yi, was no longer there..

 Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Those Years

    Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Those Years


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Mingyi had one foot in the car already.


    ¡°Uncle!¡±


    Yu Mingyi paused, and the secretary who came with him looked puzzled at the girl who was running towards them. Just as he was about to ask who she was, Yu Mingyi raised his head to stop him and stood still.


    Dong Yi came over, panting heavily. Seeing that he hadn¡¯t left yet, her expressionless little face lit up with joy.


    The sun was bright, and she had been chasing him all the way, her camouflage clothes soaked in sweat.


    ¡°Uncle, I am, I am that-¡± her breath was unsteady from running, and her face was flushed.


    At first glance, Yu Mingyi thought she looked familiar but wasn¡¯t sure.


    But when he heard her call him uncle, those dusty memories came back to him.


    Yu Mingyi was a pilot. When he was still in flight school, he had spent a long time flying under the supervision of an instructor. At the age of 18, he accompanied the instructor on his first major mission in life: rescuing people in a mountainous area struck by mudslides caused by torrential rain.


    At that time, Yu Mingyi was still a rookie, flying a helicopter modified from a Dolphin. Many other national defense students like him had joined the mission. Although he later undertook many more significant tasks, he would always remember the excitement of his first time.


    He would never know how cruel a disaster could be until he saw it for himself. The destroyed village was submerged, and he saw a young girl wearing ethnic minority clothes, just a few years old, sitting on the roof with a lost expression on her face.


    The mountainous area they went to was inhabited by ethnic minorities, and it happened to be during a festival. The children were all wearing traditional, brightly colored clothes, but this girl¡¯s clothing was dirty from the mud, and she sat in despair on the roof, watching her disappearing home with desolation in her eyes.


    All her family was gone. Only a few years old, she had already witnessed life and death.


    Only half of the village¡¯s people survived. The rescue conditions at that time were terrible, and the wind was strong, making it very dangerous for helicopters to fly. Yu Mingyi persuaded the instructor to fly there with him, where Mingyi lowered a rope and carried the girl up to the helicopter. It was the warmth in his arms that gave the girl hope to live.


    It could be said that this child¡¯s life was saved by Yu Mingyi and his instructor.


    ¡°Are you Dong Yi?¡±


    This name, Yu Mingyi had always remembered. The surname Dong is rare, and when he held the child on the helicopter, she remained expressionless for a long time. Her first words were, ¡°They are all dead.¡±


    The child made a deep impression on Yu Mingyi.


    Her desperate eyes and the devastated homeland she was in stayed in Yu Mingyi¡¯s heart. It was the first time that this child made him understand what it meant to have a mission.


    Hearing him call her name, Dong Yi¡¯s tears circled her eyes. The reason she thought Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s boyfriend looked familiar was that Yu Minglang looked so much like the uncle in her memories!


    ¡°Uncle, I am Dong Yi, I am the Dong Yi you saved!¡± she cried as she spoke.


    If it weren¡¯t for this uncle, she would have died with her parents in that terrifying disaster.


    In her dreams, she often returned to that injured homeland. Dad and Mom threw her onto the roof, and then they were submerged¡­


    And this uncle, who descended from the sky, became her only salvation.


    Sometimes Dong Yi thought that if she had died with her parents in that disaster, perhaps she would not have had such a hard life afterwards. The image that this uncle left in her mind was still divine.


    After so many years, seeing her benefactor again stirred Dong Yi¡¯s emotions.


    ¡°You¡¯ve grown up.¡± Yu Mingyi also revealed a faint smile, contrary to his usual indifference. Seeing the little girl he had saved got admitted to such a prestigious school, he felt happy in his heart.


    ¡°Uncle, I originally wanted to apply for flight school¡­but I am short-sighted, I, I  ¡±


    Already not good at words, when she saw her benefactor, the emotional Dong Yi didn¡¯t know what else to say.


    Actually, she also wanted to be like those older brothers who had saved her, but her physical condition did not allow her to apply for flight school.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Even if you don¡¯t become a pilot, you can still be a useful person to society. Work hard, study well, and cherish the opportunity to learn. This is my phone number. If you have any difficulties in the future, call me. The uncles who participated in the rescue back then would be delighted to see you so accomplished.¡±


    Yu Mingyi wrote down his phone number and contact information on a piece of paper and handed it to Dong Yi solemnly.


    Actually, he wanted to take Dong Yi to a restaurant and sit down, contact those comrades from back then, and see if they could get together. The little girl they had saved had grown up. Only those who have experienced it would understand this kind of joy.


    If farmers¡¯ greatest joy is a bountiful harvest.


    For Mingyi, what could be more fulfilling than seeing the child he saved years ago grow into an outstanding talent?


    Unfortunately, those who participated in the rescue in the same year are now scattered all over the place, holding important positions, making it impossible for them to get together.


    For Dong Yi, this was an exciting moment when she found her benefactor-uncle. For Mingyi, seeing the little girl he had saved getting admitted to university was also an exciting moment.


    This was a very pure feeling, an exceptionally pure and beautiful emotion, with no distractions, unrelated to gender.


    However, such a beautiful scene, as seen by the secretary in the car, became a different picture.


    Taking advantage of Yu Mingyi¡¯s conversation with Dong Yi, he sneakily took out his mobile phone and sent a text message to his sister, who was Yu Mingyi¡¯s wife.


    ¡°Sis, your husband has been talking with a young female university student for quite some time. He was just throwing a tantrum at the university¡¯s orientation. I think he purposely came here for this girl.¡±


    Although the situation was not like this, after his transmission, the meaning changed.


    After sending the text message, he deleted the information, and Yu Mingyi got in the car.


    He waved to Dong Yi, motioning her to go back. He turned his head and saw the secretary putting his phone away in the front seat.


    ¡°If I see you using your phone again, I¡¯ll confiscate it.¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law, isn¡¯t it okay to use it occasionally? I didn¡¯t leak any secrets.¡±


    ¡°Not even once. This is discipline.¡± Yu Mingyi said coldly.


    Resentment flashed in the secretary¡¯s eyes. Although his brother-in-law held a high position, he never gave him any shortcuts. Even though he could have arranged a better position for him, he didn¡¯t say a word. By his own ability, he finally got promoted to a lighter position, thinking that being by his brother-in-law¡¯s side would give him better care.


    As a result, not only did he not receive any care, but he was also strictly controlled!


    He deserved to be scolded by his sister when he got home. The secretary twisted his head and thought darkly..

 Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Not Very Happy (Monthly Ticket 500+ Updated)

    Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Not Very Happy (Monthly Ticket 500+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s home was in Qiang City. He originally wanted his wife and their son, not yet two years old, Panpan, to live with him in the apartment provided by his employer. But his wife, Wang Xiaohong, disagreed.


    Yu Mingyi had the means to have his wife and son live with him, but Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t like the apartments offered by the employer. In Qiang City, just like his elder brother Yu Minglang, he had bought a two-story building from his eldest brother. Wang Xiaohong had her mother live with her. Moreover, in Qiang City, her job at her brother-in-law¡¯s company had excellent benefits and conditions. She wasn¡¯t willing to move.


    So every time Yu Mingyi had time off, he would make the drive of over two hours to go home to see his wife and son.


    A home, for many people, should be a warm and welcoming place to return to.


    But each time he drove into the boundaries of Qiang City, Yu Mingyi¡¯s heart would feel heavy. Each return felt more miserable than the previous one.


    The Soup House with a private courtyard was a place where only the very rich resided.


    The combined villas looked quite similar in appearance. Yu Mingyi could find his home even with his eyes closed. Not because he was too homesick, but as long as he could hear the chickens, ducks, geese, dogs, and cats all calling together, he knew where his home was.


    His mother-in-law moved in from the countryside, and a large family lived in his house, raising a lot of poultry in the yard. His birth mother would sometimes come over to visit, but it became less frequent after she was chased and nipped by a large goose in the yard.


    Yu Mingyi stood at the doorway, adjusting his mood, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door.


    His brother-in-law, who also happened to be the clerk Wang Xiaobo, followed him in. Just as Yu Mingyi just stepped into the house, a feather duster whizzed toward him. He swerved to dodge it.


    His wife sat on the sofa, crying hoarsely. His mother-in-law was calmly advising her from the side.


    ¡°Xiaohong, stop crying. If you cry yourself sick, who else apart from your mother would care?¡±


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, you are not a human!¡± Wang Xiaohong was sobbing, wiping her runny nose and tears.


    Yi Mingyu had long grown accustomed to these noisy scenes. His eyes scanned the room and landed on his son, who sat in a baby stroller in the living room, crying at the top of his lungs. He walked straight over, picked his son up, and patted him gently.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter this time?¡± If Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t make a fuss on his return, that would be the real surprise. He was used to it.


    ¡°You cold-hearted man, while I¡¯m at home taking care of our child, you¡¯re out there messing around with other women!¡± Wang Xiaohong aggressively took the tissues her mother handed her and blew her nose.


    She spoke so loud that the baby in Yi Mingyu¡¯s arms began to wrinkle his little brows. He hardly spoke any words at close to two years old. Yuri Mingyi had always been worried about his son and did not want to argue with Wang Xiaohong in front of him.


    Based on years of marriage and experience, for every one word he spoke, Wang Xiaohong had at least ten words in retaliation. Over the years, he had learned to remain silent in the face of quarrels. When she was done crying and fussing, she would calm down.


    Seeing Yu Mingyi not saying a word, heading upstairs with their son in his arms only made Wang Xiaohong wail louder. She continued to vent her grievances to her mother.


    Yu Mingyi carried his son upstairs, into the bedroom and then gently shut the door behind them. This isolated the crying and nagging from downstairs. With his bony son in his arms, a gentle expression finally softened his austere face. Despite being almost two, his son was small and skinny compared to his peers, and responded sensitively to the smallest of things. He didn¡¯t say many words yet, but he knew a few very simple ones.


    ¡°Daddy¡­¡± It was one of the few words his son knew. The boy was very attached to Yu Mingyi. Even though they didn¡¯t interact as often, the boy was always very happy to see him.


    Yu Mingyi held him, gently patting his back, walking a few rounds in the room. The child nestled his tear-streaked face into his father¡¯s chest and fell asleep.


    Yu Mingyi placed his son back onto the bed and had just tucked him in when the door was abruptly kicked open, and Wang Xiaohong rushed in, tears streaming down her face.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, you¡¯d better explain things to me today, or else we¡¯re getting a divorce!¡±


    Here we go again¡­ Yu Mingyi glanced at his sleeping son, gently patting him twice before he turned to Wang Xiaohong saying, ¡°Let¡¯s talk outside.¡±


    ¡°Why should I go outside?! This is my house!¡± Wang Xiaohong was still fuming.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Yu Mingyi rarely used a stern tone at home. Wang Xiaohong, knowing he was tolerant, continued to act out, but when she heard his displeasure she quietened, left the room, and Yu Mingyi looked at his son¡¯s thin face before finally getting up to leave.


    After entering another room, Wang Xiaohong looked at Yu Mingyi¡¯s expression considering his mood before continuing to speak.


    ¡°Why are you so late? Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d be home by the morning?¡±


    ¡°Something came up.¡±


    ¡°What could be so important? Going to see your collegiate mistress! Even giving her your phone number! Yu Mingyi, how have I wronged you? Why are you doing this? You¡¯re barely ever home, and haven¡¯t I kept my complaints to a minimum?¡±


    ¡°Have you really?¡±


    Wang Xiaohong paused, she indeed hadn¡¯t stopped complaining, but that wasn¡¯t the point.


    ¡°How long has it been going on with that woman? When did you meet her and how far have things progressed? If you don¡¯t tell me clearly today, I¡¯ll go to your family. I¡¯ll carry Panpan and let your father judge between us. Let him see that none of the men of the Yu family are good people!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong went straight to the point; she tended to speak her mind when she got heated.


    ¡°Don¡¯t drag my family into this.¡± Yu Mingyi had grown immune to her fiery outbreaks. He usually turned a blind eye, as long as she didn¡¯t involve his family.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with talking about your family? Yu Mingyi, your family members look down on me. You let them bully me, you also look down on me, so you go out looking for college girls.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong felt wronged. Everyone envied her, thinking she had married into a wealthy family, but she felt she was always treading on eggshells. Her husband barely came home, and his family was of no help at all.


    ¡°My mother spoke to me about it; your sister¡¯s education does not qualify her to work in the hospital. It¡¯s not about disrespecting you or anything, and could you stop imagining things about any college girl?¡±


    Pointless conversations and arguments like these seemed to happen every so often.


    ¡°How is her education not enough? She¡¯s been in medical school for years, isn¡¯t your mother the vice president? It¡¯s just a word for her, so how come it¡¯s not possible? She simply disrespects my family!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a hospital. It just underwent a reform this year, requiring that nurses must have a college degree. Your sister could continue her studies and test for a college level degree later on.¡±


    Yu Mingyi wasn¡¯t a man skilled in explanations. For Wang Xiaohong, he always had a bit more patience. Not only because this woman was the one he insisted on marrying, despite objections, he felt a responsibility towards her.


    Mostly because caring for Wang Xiaohong was a promise to his brother. The path he chose for himself, no matter how difficult, he decided to stick it out till the end..

 Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Whose Child? (Monthly ticket 550+ updated)

    Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Whose Child? (Monthly ticket 550+ updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Wang Xiaohong couldn¡¯t understand Yu Mingyi¡¯s tolerance, and in her eyes, his constant forbearance towards her was just weakness and incompetence.


    ¡°Your mom just looks down on me. Why can Eldest Sister-in-law be a chief doctor in the hospital, but my aunt¡¯s younger sister can¡¯t even be a nurse?¡±


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law is a seven-year medical master, and she succeeded by her own strength. Your younger sister¡¯s education doesn¡¯t meet the hospital¡¯s requirements, so they won¡¯t accept her.¡±


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, don¡¯t give me that nonsense! When we asked you to find my younger brother a good job, you just evaded the issue like this. Can¡¯t you be a little more successful and find some good work for your family? Look at your shameless younger brother¡ª¡±


    When she mentioned his younger brother, Yu Mingyi¡¯s face instantly grew dark. Wang Xiaohong could see that he was unhappy, so she changed her tune, ¡°Just look at Yu Minglang, he¡¯s so good at attracting attention and the company gave him the position. You still want me to drive a Santana! You and your old man and Old Lady are so biased. Everything good goes to your eldest son! I want to switch to a Toyota, but they won¡¯t let me!¡±


    Endless comparisons, endless quarrels and suspicions. As Yu Mingyi looked back on his marriage journey, he couldn¡¯t think of a single happy moment. Well, perhaps one thing ¨C their child.


    Thinking of their sleeping son in the next room, Yu Mingyi suppressed his anger and spoke with his last ounce of patience.


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu took over the company by his own ability, and our parents didn¡¯t provide any assistance. Old man said, no one is allowed to buy Japanese cars.¡±


    Fourth Brother Yu is a person who doesn¡¯t seem picky but has high standards. When the family wanted to buy him a car, he refused, insisting that he must have a car and a woman that suited his tastes. During his time in school, he managed funds and bought a car for himself.


    ¡°It¡¯s just that you¡¯re not capable! Why can Youngest Brother Yu afford a car, but you can¡¯t buy one for me?¡±


    ¡°¡­Isn¡¯t my salary managed by you?¡±


    His salary was quite high. He left only a small amount for living expenses each month, and the rest went to her. For all these years, he never asked how the money was spent. Even when his wife continually aided her family, he didn¡¯t complain.


    Wang Xiaohong couldn¡¯t answer Yu Mingyi¡¯s question. She did send money to her family every month, but she refused to back down, and tears streamed down her face.


    ¡°My elder brother asked you to take care of me when he died, and this is how you treat me¡­¡±


    Hearing her mention her brother, Yu Mingyi¡¯s expression changed too.


    When the Instructor died, his only request was for Yu Mingyi to marry his younger sister Wang Xiaohong. As for Yu Mingyi¡¯s own feelings about love and relationships, he felt indifferent and thought it didn¡¯t matter who he married. After all, married life was just about a man and a woman living together, so he thought it was the same with anyone.


    That¡¯s how Wang Xiaohong was brought into his family. Despite everyone¡¯s objections, Yu Mingyi forcibly married her.


    Why? It was because Wang Xiaohong¡¯s elder brother Wang Dazhi was Yu Mingyi¡¯s Instructor back then. Yu Mingyi always had an extra bit of tolerance and care for Wang Xiaohong because of that.


    ¡°Everyone thinks I married well, but your family only looks good on the surface. They can¡¯t help me with anything, and nobody cares about arranging work for me. You have power but don¡¯t use it, you have money but won¡¯t give it, and you look down upon me and my family. Now that I¡¯m older and less attractive, you¡¯re messing around with female students outside.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s sadness grew the more she spoke, feeling that she was too wronged. Her husband was like an ice cube and lacked any romance. His family didn¡¯t help her either, making her life difficult.


    ¡°That student was a child I saved years ago; it¡¯s not what you think.¡±


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid? You didn¡¯t contact the child you saved years ago until now, have you taken a fancy to her?¡±


    Yu Mingyi could not imagine what exactly filled her head.


    She made simple matters seem complicated, constantly catching at shadows and making all sorts of guesses. After her one-sided shouting, she would always shift the focus to something else.


    From the beginning up to now, everything she brought up in their arguments had one central idea: he was the coldest, most unloving and uncaring man in the world, and she was a devoted wife.


    Throughout the past years, she had suspected his female nurses, female pilots, and even the female sales staff outside¡ªthe woman was nearly 4.0 years old.


    And now, she had extended her suspicions and mistrust to the girls he had saved.


    With such a bizarre-minded woman, Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t even bother to explain anymore.


    He knew that as soon as he opened his mouth, she would bring up everything that happened between them since they first met. She remembered every single thing he had ever done that wronged her, and they all came up in every fight.


    ¡°You¡¯ve always looked down on me. In our first year of marriage, I cooked an onion dish. You said you didn¡¯t like onions, and when I peeled them, they made me cry. I ran out late at night, and you only followed me three minutes later. You didn¡¯t care about my life or death. When I got off the car on the highway during a tantrum, you didn¡¯t chase after me, just let me go. Late at night, a group of manual workers walked past me¡­¡±


    Thinking of those sad memories, Wang Xiaohong was heartbroken and sobbed even harder.


    She felt that her husband was too outstanding and used his excellence to bully and neglect her. He refused to give her the princess-like care she deserved. Why should she have to deal with an ice cube when other wives were pampered?


    ¡°Next time, you can throw a tantrum while I¡¯m flying and jump out of the open cabin door,¡± Yu Mingyi said coldly.


    He couldn¡¯t understand why women would suddenly throw tantrums for no reason. She cooked onions and asked if he liked them, and when he just expressed his true opinion, she got angry, threw a fit and ran out. He had to chase her to get her to come back. Over the past few years, Wang Xiaohong would run away whenever they argued. She would run away as long as her desires weren¡¯t met, no matter the time or place.


    At first, he was patient enough to chase her, but after a while, he stopped caring and let her run as her heart became numb.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, you¡¯re not human! You just want me to die, don¡¯t you? Once I¡¯m dead, you can find someone new!¡± Wang Xiaohong cried so hard that her mother was summoned.


    The Old Lady pushed the door open, and upon seeing her daughter in tears, she immediately pulled Wang Xiaohong behind her.


    ¡°Mingyi, you hardly come back once a year, and when you do, you quarrel with Xiaohong. She does have a bit of a temper, but what has she done to wrong you? She even raises a child that isn¡¯t yours. Isn¡¯t that enough? Can¡¯t you just let her have her way a bit?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to see Panpan.¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t want to argue with two women and turned to check on his son in the next room.


    As he turned and left the quarreling mother and daughter behind, Yu Mingyi looked at his sleeping son. He gently touched the child¡¯s small face with his fingers. Coming home, the most comforting thing was to see the little guy..

 Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Lao Si Takes a Stand

    Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Lao Si Takes a Stand


    Translator: 549690339


    The landline at home rang, and Yu Mingyi went to answer it.


    Wang Xiaohong was crying with her mother next door. When they heard Yu Mingyi answering the phone, they immediately went to the extension to eavesdrop on the call.


    The phones were connected, so when one person listened, the other could too.


    ¡°Second Brother, are you still alive?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s voice came through. Whenever he called his second brother at home, his first sentence would always be this.


    Phew, it¡¯s not a woman. Wang Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted to hear what the annoying brother-in-law had to say, so she held her breath and continued eavesdropping.


    ¡°Mmm, just got home.¡±


    ¡°How¡¯s my girl? Has she been bullied?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Why do you sound half-dead¡ªOh, I get it. Haha, you deserve it!¡± Yu Minglang showed no sympathy for his second brother.


    After all, his second brother had a strong psychological tolerance. Divine Beast Second Sister-in-law was so troublesome, but his brother could endure it. If any ordinary man experienced this, they would have divorced eighteen times by now. But his second brother was a ninja turtle.


    Ignoring his younger brother¡¯s ridicule, Yu Mingyi pretended not to hear it.


    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up.¡±


    ¡°Wait, there¡¯s something. Second Brother, I need your help! When you return, visit my girl with some food every few days. I¡¯m too far away to take care of her.¡±


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Hearing the conversation between the two brothers, Wang Xiaohong suddenly realized that Yu Mingyi might not have gone to college to chase after young girls. Was it because Youngest Brother Yu¡¯s girlfriend was studying there? Then, her tantrum just now was for nothing?


    As she pondered this twist, she heard Yu Minglang¡¯s voice clearly coming through the phone.


    ¡°Second Sister-in-law, I know you¡¯re listening. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let your family pay for my brother¡¯s salary. He doesn¡¯t have any money to buy things for my girlfriend, so I¡¯ll keep track of the finances. I won¡¯t let you guys foot the bill.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong was scared and quickly hung up the phone. Her heart was pounding.


    My goodness, how did Yu Minglang know she was eavesdropping?


    Hearing the sound of the extension hanging up, Yu Minglang snorted disdainfully.


    With such a low IQ, she still dared to play tricks on his second brother. If it weren¡¯t for their gratitude to Wang Xiaohong¡¯s brother, he couldn¡¯t be bothered dealing with her. If they really wanted to, they could bring her down in a heartbeat.


    ¡°Second Brother, do you really plan to keep enduring this? Seriously, I¡¯ll provide free legal advice if you consider divorce. If you feel suffocated, my girl studies Psychology, she can give you counseling. How about it? My mom can take in your son. After all, what kind of people raise what kind of children. If you don¡¯t want your child to be raised poorly, you¡¯d better think it over.¡±


    ¡°Mind your own business.¡±


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯m just worrying too much. I¡¯ve got to go to work. Please take good care of my girl. Since you¡¯re the closest to her, if you have any problems, just talk to her. She¡¯s a nice person and probably won¡¯t charge consultation fees. You don¡¯t have money anyway.¡±


    ¡°Get lost.¡± After hanging up his younger brother¡¯s call, Yu Mingyi was puzzled. Was it really necessary to act like this just because he had a girlfriend?


    What was so great about being in love? No matter what the dating period was like, marriage was still full of arguments and quarrels. Remembering the crying woman next door, Yu Mingyi looked at the blue sky outside. He hoped the long break would end soon, as he was already missing his days flying freely in the sky. Maybe he should go visit his parents with Panpan¡­


    Yu Mingyi hung up the phone, opened the door, and saw Wang Xiaohong holding her son, smiling like a flower.


    ¡°Mingyi, finished with the call?¡±


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s mother brought out a soft-shelled turtle, gave her daughter a look, and said to Yu Mingyi, ¡°Mingyi, I made some nourishing soup for you. You¡¯ve been working hard for so long, it¡¯s time to take care of yourself at home. I¡¯ve calculated the dates, and next year¡¯s zodiac sign is excellent. You two should have a child of your own¡­¡±


    Yu Mingyi took Panpan in his arms and looked at the soft-shelled turtle silently. ¡°Panpan is my son.¡±


    ¡°No matter how well you raise him, it¡¯s not the same as having your own child. While Xiaohong is still young¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m taking Panpan back to my family. My mother said she misses the child.¡±


    Yu Mingyi had heard this theory every time he came home, and he was fed up with it.


    Carrying Panpan out, Wang Xiaohong was about to blow up again, but her mother stopped her. In the chaos, the soft-shelled turtle in her hand bit her by accident.


    ¡°Ai Ma! This thing can bite!¡± Wang Xiaohong¡¯s mother shouted, shaking her hand continuously.


    Yu Mingyi plucked a hair from Wang Xiaohong¡¯s head and poked it into the holes on either side of the turtle¡¯s head. The turtle immediately let go.


    ¡°Don¡¯t shake, the more you shake, the more it bites. Find some medicine to apply, and then go to the hospital for a tetanus shot immediately.¡±


    After saying that, Yu Mingyi left. Wang Xiaohong was busy taking care of her mother and couldn¡¯t help but complain.


    ¡°Mom, do you think he has some problem? I think he needs to see a psychiatrist. There must be something wrong with his brain.¡±


    ¡°You fool, what does it matter if he¡¯s stupid? Just hurry up and get pregnant. Tie the Old Yu Family down. You really don¡¯t know how to please your in-laws. If you could get along well with them, could your brother¡¯s and sister¡¯s jobs be so difficult?¡±


    ¡°I want to get pregnant, but he has to¡­¡± Wang Xiaohong¡¯s eyes flickered. Did Yu Mingyi know something?


    No, he couldn¡¯t know, otherwise, why didn¡¯t he mention the divorce?


    How to have a child with Yu Mingyi is a difficult problem.


    After Yu Minglang relocated Yu Mingyi, Xiao Qian and her teammates said goodbye to their hellish training. The new instructor was gentle, which made the training bearable. Although the requirements were strict, no one complained.


    The new instructor was very popular among the students. He would play guitar and sing for them during breaks and even bought them popsicles with his small salary. Everyone cooperated well and endured the training, even though it was tough.


    The new instructor was reluctant to part ways with the students, leaving his phone number for them. However, Xiao Qian knew that some people would never call that number, but the pure feelings from that time would remain in their hearts forever.


    After the university¡¯s new training, it was difficult to find that kind of pure feeling again. Perhaps many years later, when they¡¯re working, they would still remember that time, and their hearts would be filled with warmth. It¡¯s rare to experience such simplicity in life. Though it was painful at the time, it held great significance when looking back.


    Yu Mingyi said that anyone interested in joining the choir could choose for themselves, but Xiao Qian didn¡¯t go.


    She didn¡¯t think she was too delicate to handle a little hardship. She wasn¡¯t picky about tolerating a little trouble, as long as it wasn¡¯t targeted directly at her. She could do anything others could do.


    She stayed, and so did Shi Yu. Somehow, Shi Yu had taken a liking to Xiao Qian and insisted on sticking to her, even if Xiao Qian ignored her sometimes.


    Apart from that, Xiao Qian had unexpectedly gained another follower, Dong Yi..

 Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Going to be Famous (650+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Going to be Famous (650+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Huh? Who signed up?¡± Shi Yu was completely confused.


    Xiao Qian poked her dinner plate with her hand, feeling really bored.


    Children¡¯s games, so childish.


    Dong Yi continued to eat expressionlessly.


    Lin Xuanhua pretended to be surprised, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the program list? Someone from your dead and silent dormitory signed up. There are only a few spots in the College of Science. You will be famous, congratulations.¡±


    Dormitory 4444, she viciously called it dead and silent.


    ¡°What the hell, who signed up? The rehearsal is tonight, and you only tell us now?¡± Shi Yu didn¡¯t even feel like eating meat anymore.


    People with programs had started rehearsing a few days ago. Telling them now was a joke, right?


    ¡°You¡¯re not prepared, are you?¡± Lin Xuanhua wanted to see Xiao Qian¡¯s panicked expression.


    According to her investigation, the people living in the dead and silent dormitory had no special talents. Even if they had any, without rehearsal, they would definitely lose face on stage.


    ¡°Should I ask you for help? I would rather sing a nursery rhyme on stage. Damn, who¡¯s so lacking in morals? I will look for the Student Council in the afternoon.¡±


    Even Shi Yu, who was quite naive, understood that someone was scheming against them.


    ¡°The president won¡¯t be there in the afternoon, nor will the propaganda minister. The rehearsal is tonight. If you guys messed up, it would be quite awkward, wouldn¡¯t it? Chen Xiaoqian, you are called Boss Qian, right? What do you plan to sing on the stage, ¡®Pulling up the Radish?¡±¡® Lin Xuanhua covered her mouth and laughed, and the girls who followed her all did the same.


    Xiao Qian slowly put down her chopsticks and glanced at her with the corner of her eye.


    ¡°You¡¯re really boring.¡± She hadn¡¯t even settled her account with the black fat Prime Minister Turtle, but Lin Xuanhua actively squeezed into the scene.


    ¡°This time who can you turn to? No matter how awesome Yu Mingyi is, he can¡¯t manage our school affairs, right?¡±


    Lin Xuanhua thought about it for a long time and finally figured out that when Yu Er showed up, it was definitely because Fourth Brother asked him to help Chen Xiaoxian. At first, she was hoping that Fourth Brother didn¡¯t know it was her who was scheming behind their backs.


    But Wu Yunfei, also known as the Prime Minister Turtle, called her crying.


    He was being watched by someone at his workplace every day when he was running. If he ran too slow, people would say he couldn¡¯t even run fast without a load.


    Even a fool could understand that this was revenge for the Prime Minister Turtle¡¯s previous claim that Xiao Qian was running slow without a load. Although Yu Minglang was busy working, it didn¡¯t stop him from taking some time to figure out a way to vent his anger for his girlfriend.


    Does protecting his calf need a reason? Does it!


    With the old and the new hatred together, Lin Xuanhua wanted to annoy Xiao Qian even more.


    Hearing her mentioning Yu Mingyi, Dong Yi¡¯s expression turned cold. Xiao Qian noticed Dong Yi¡¯s change, and pushed her glasses up and said to Lin Xuanhua with a smile.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, do you have a big problem with Yu Mingyi?¡±


    ¡°Not really a problem, I just think that Yu Er is already in his thirties and has a wife and children. Even if he wanted to play around outside, he wouldn¡¯t be interested in you.¡± Lin Xuanhua knew very well that there was nothing going on between Yu Er and Chen Xiaoqian, but she just deliberately spread the rumors.


    ¡°So, those rumors were spread by you.¡± Dong Yi sat up straight, her previously calm face now filled with anger. Her hands rested on either side of her dinner plate.


    Recently, there were indeed some ugly rumors saying that the big leader¡¯s visit was related to some new student and had something to do with a messy male-female relationship.


    Xiao Qian saw this and quickly pulled Shi Yu, who didn¡¯t understand the situation, aside a bit.


    ¡°You said what¡ª ah!¡± Lin Xuanhua didn¡¯t have time to react or look back. Suddenly, she felt a warmth on her neck and screamed.


    All kinds of soup mixed with rice grains were poured down her neck and into her collar!


    Dong Yi stood up and poured the entire dinner plate of food into Lin Xuanhua¡¯s clothes.


    Lin Xuanhua screamed, and Xiao Qian laughed.


    Look, her intuition as a psychologist was so fierce. If she didn¡¯t react quickly, she and Shi Yu would have been splashed with soup as well.


    ¡°If I hear you slander him again, I¡¯ll hit you every time I see you.¡± After doing all this, Dong Yi¡¯s face remained unchanged, and her eyes were full of sharpness when she stared at Lin Xuanhua.


    Those who dare to insult the benefactor and tarnish his reputation deserve to be beaten several times!


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy!¡± Lin Xuanhua was only a loose cannon who loved to stir things up behind the scenes. She had never seen someone who would use such a shameless method without hesitation!


    Her Fox friends and Dog friends also quickly gathered around.


    ¡°Are you sick?¡±


    ¡°What do you want to do?¡±


    Facing everyone¡¯s accusations, Dong Yi seemed to ignore them, standing across from Lin Xuanhua and staring at her with a particularly creepy look.


    ¡°If you dare slander Uncle Ming Yi again, I¡¯ll poke a hole in your fat belly and light a sky lantern.¡±


    ¡°You¡­ bluffing¡­¡± Lin Xuanhua was scared, and her voice trembled, even though she was a naughty child.


    ¡°You try it.¡± Dong Yi showed no expression. But everyone could see that she was serious.


    No one dared to step forward to speak, and Lin Xuanhua¡¯s group was scared by Dong Yi alone.


    Perhaps these clueless little girls couldn¡¯t see it, but Xiao Qian, who had seen many people, could see it at a glance.


    Dong Yi was serious.


    There is a kind of person who is particularly serious. They may not have a temper in their daily life, but once they encounter someone they care about, they will go all out. This kind of person is stubborn and does not compromise. Dong Yi was obviously such a person.


    Seeing that the scene was lively enough, Xiao Qian knew that if she didn¡¯t take action, things would get out of hand today.


    She stood up, patted Dong Yi¡¯s shoulder, and signaled her to step back.


    ¡°Lin Xuanhua, I¡¯m not interested in playing these childish house games with you. I can¡¯t be bothered with what you did, but it seems like you¡¯re still enjoying yourself.¡±


    Xiao Qian grabbed Lin Xuanhua¡¯s collar, making her ear closer to Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth, and whispered so only the two of them could hear, ¡°Are you curious why the Fourth Brother you mentioned doesn¡¯t even glance at you?¡±


    Lin Xuanhua didn¡¯t expect that none of these girls would play by the rules. She just wanted to show off her presence and annoy Chen Xiaoqian along the way, but how come she ended up with her clothes doused in soup and her collar grabbed by someone?


    Provoking the dead and silent trio was the worst thing in Lin Xuanhua¡¯s life. Not one of them was an easy target.


    ¡°Keep your ears open and your eyes bright. Tomorrow, you will know why Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t care for you. From now on, stay away from Yu Minglang. He is not someone you can mess with. Not even in your thoughts.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was very soft, but it made Lin Xuanhua shiver all over, scaring the cold out of her.


    She had never been this scared even when Dong Yi poured soup all over her.


    Xiao Qian let go and Lin Xuanhua took a step back. Xiao Qian sat down gracefully and continued to eat, not even raising her eyelid, just whispering,


    ¡°Get lost..¡±

 Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Eldest Sister-in-law Takes Action

    Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Eldest Sister-in-law Takes Action


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°There are two female saints hiding right beside me!¡±


    Coming out of the canteen, Shi Yu couldn¡¯t come back to her senses from that classic confrontation just now.


    Whether it was the dish Dong Yi knocked over or Xiao Qian¡¯s commanding presence afterwards, Shi Yu savored it. It was too cool.


    Dong Yi maintained her expression, Xiao Qian was just as calm as before. As if she wasn¡¯t the one holding someone by the collar telling them to piss off just now.


    ¡°With your performance, I¡¯ll need a week to digest all of it ¡ª wait a minute, Boss Qian, you chased him away but what about the performance?¡± Shi Yu finally remembered the crucial task at hand.


    If they didn¡¯t clarify this matter today, and the dress rehearsal can be skipped tonight, but what about the show tomorrow? They can¡¯t pretend they don¡¯t exist, how would they survive the next four years?


    ¡°Boss Qian, Da Yi, shall we storm the Student Council and ask them to cancel our performance?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too late now, it was handled by the Student Councils of each College a long time ago.¡± Xiao Qian was also familiar with this process.


    In her past life, she spent two years managing the Student Council at this school.


    This time she didn¡¯t want to play house with these kids.


    She had no plans to re-join the Student Council. In their campus life, Student Councils felt powerful, but once entering society, you¡¯d realize it wasn¡¯t much. Only serving as a bit of life experience, she had enough of that in her past life and didn¡¯t plan to take on extra responsibilities.


    ¡°So, does that mean, someone has been keeping an eye on us and signed us up?¡± Shi Yu got it.


    She felt the situation was big and infuriating, but looking at her roommates, one was emotionless and aloof, the other was as calm as coaxing a child. Shi Yu was torn.


    ¡°What if we form a triple trio of children singing ¡®Catching Mudfish¡¯?¡±


    There were thousands of talented singers and dancers at the Beidou Normal University, it seemed impossible not to embarrass oneself on this occasion.


    ¡°Only proves how incompetent the Student Council is.¡± There shouldn¡¯t have been such oversight, dealing with relationships could cause disruption. It never happened when Xiao Qian was the president.


    ¡°My dear Boss Qian, why are you so indifferent, the crisis is imminent and you¡¯re viewing this situation from such a detached perspective?¡±


    Shi Yu felt Xiao Qian was like a school leader disguised as a student, gaining insights through first-hand experiences, always looking at issues from a grand perspective.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, it¡¯s just a performance, we¡¯ll put something together when we get home. I¡¯ll help you guys save face. If you dare to embarrass us, I¡¯ll make sure she¡¯s embarrassed first.¡±


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s mind, as a super boss, she really doesn¡¯t find much interest in playing these petty games with a bunch of kids, usually she¡¯d let things happen.


    But this time was different, someone had their eyes on Yu Minglang. If she didn¡¯t crush it this time, she shouldn¡¯t be called Boss Qian but Chen Xiaoqian the wasteful dumpling.


    Should others dare sleep under her roof? Her trial period boyfriend had been targeted and she needed to up her game.


    ¡°It¡¯s easier said than done, what are we going to do?¡±


    ¡°Or we could perform an eating contest, where I eat three pieces of watermelon in under a minute, I haven¡¯t performed this amazing feat in years or we could perform a mime or something¡­¡±


    No one paid attention to Shi Yu¡¯s mutterings.


    Xiao Qian turned to ask Dong Yi, ¡°Do you have a special language?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    ¡°This folk song with the melody, do you know it?¡± Xiao Qian hummed a few lines.


    ¡°¡­¡± Dong Yi¡¯s reaction to most questions was similar.


    ¡°Second Brother probably doesn¡¯t want you to embarrass yourself in front of so many people.¡±


    ¡°I can sing.¡±


    Shi Yu was amazed, ¡°My goodness, are you two having a conversation?¡±


    It¡¯s a miracle. There really is someone who can communicate with Dong Yi. It feels like Boss Qian has the upper hand.


    ¡°Find the soul code and everything will be easy. That¡¯s efficiency, learn from it.¡± Xiao Qian knocked on Shi Yu¡¯s head.


    Dong Yi suddenly had a bad feeling. Chen Xiaoqian might use Uncle to get her in line.


    The reason why a boss becomes a boss is because she uses every mean possible to find the useful people¡¯s soul code and make use of them, or in other words, recruit useful minions.


    ¡°Go and find a band, you know, the ones that perform live outside the shopping mall, a quartet. Ask them if they¡¯re in for 200 yuan a day, I¡¯ll cover the expenses.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at Shi Yu.


    ¡°Money¡¯s easy, I can get several people from my dad¡¯s place and treat them to some drinks ¡ª the problem is, what do you want to do?¡± Shi Yu almost ran her mouth. Her father had many people under his command who managed live events, finding a small quartet wouldn¡¯t be hard.


    ¡°Young girl, work more and ask less. Did you get Boss Qian¡¯s workplace rules? Go quickly, find the people.¡±


    With Shi Yu off to take care of business, Xiao Qian dragged a clearly reluctant Dong Yi to the streets to shop.


    Who is who and who can do what, this is something every boss needs to understand. For different people, you should have different methods.


    Shi Yu ran to a deserted place, looked left and right to make sure no one was around. Then she pulled out her cell phone and finished the task her boss assigned her, finding a band. She twirled her eyeballs, calculated, and it seemed her brother Qiao Zhen should be on duty right now.


    She dialed the number and sure enough.


    ¡°What is it this time, isn¡¯t the new training finished? Aren¡¯t you being tormented by a devil coach anymore?¡± Qiao Zhen¡¯s voice sounded a bit tired. ¡°Brother, what¡¯s wrong with you, did you overwork your kidneys?¡±


    ¡°Get lost, who knows what¡¯s wrong with the young boss these past few days, killing us with overtime. What¡¯s up with you?¡±


    ¡°I finally figured out why God arranged for me to share a dormitory with Boss Qian. Brother, I¡¯m your undercover agent to save you from the nightmare. Boss Qian is making some moves, you should report this to your young boss quickly. You¡¯ll sleep soundly tonight. It¡¯s the truth, and you should be nicer to me in the future. I¡¯ll toll you any news about Boss Qian, you¡¯ll become the general manager in your young boss¡¯ heart.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the one to be general manager!¡± Qiao Zhen laughed after being provoked by her, ¡°Tell me, what is my wife up to¡­¡±


    It seemed the young boss couldn¡¯t find time to go see Xiao Qian, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t call him or write any emails, the young boss¡¯ face was getting darker every day.


    Originally Yu Minglang told Xiao Qian, he should call and write letters once a week, Xiao Qian did none of these. Moreover, when he wrote letters, she never replied. When he called her, she would either hang up after a few words or say someone else was waiting to use the phone.


    In short, Yu Minglang was full of anger, and no one in the company dared to provoke him, everyone avoided him.


    When Qiao Zhen heard Shi Yu say his wife was making moves, he vaguely guessed an opportunity to cheer up the depressed young boss had come..

 Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Doctors Dont Heal Themselves (Monthly 700+ Updates)

    Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Doctors Don¡¯t Heal Themselves (Monthly 700+ Updates)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian dragged Dong Yi shopping for clothes.


    They couldn¡¯t find what she wanted in the clothing stores near University Town, so they took a car to the city. One of the outfits Xiao Qian needed could only be rented from a bridal shop. As they were leaving the store, Dong Yi accidentally bumped into a woman.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Dong Yi immediately bowed her head and helped the woman pick up her things from the ground.


    She had knocked over the woman¡¯s bag, and all the medicine inside had scattered everywhere.


    The woman was extremely angry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have eyes?! How do you walk?!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Dong Yi repeated her apology, quickly picking up the items.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian was looking at the baby stroller the woman was pushing.


    On it sat a expressionless child who looked to be under two years old. Xiao Qian felt that there was something off about the child¡¯s gaze.


    As she bent down to help Dong Yi pick up the medicine, she froze when she saw the medicine labels.


    This is¡­


    Medicine for treating gynecological infections and¡­ medication for treating anxiety prescribed by the Neurology Department. The appearance of these two types of medicine together gave Xiao Qian a bad feeling.


    She carefully looked at the woman pushing the child, then at the child in the stroller, and combined with the medicine, she seemed to understand something.


    Dong Yi had already picked up the medicine and was still apologizing to the woman, who kept cursing.


    ¡°Excuse me, ma¡¯am, I have to ask, are all these medicines for you?¡± Xiao Qian spoke up.


    The woman, displeased, said, ¡°It¡¯s none of your f*cking business!¡±


    Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian strangely. Chen Xiaoqian was definitely not a busybody, so what made her suddenly speak up and ask such an impolite question?


    ¡°Please, when you have the time, go to a regular Neurology Department and get a check-up. You can¡¯t delay any longer for the sake of the child,¡± Xiao Qian said, feeling very uncomfortable looking at the child in the stroller.


    Her OCD would act up whenever she saw an unfortunate child.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± The woman didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what you¡¯ve experienced in the past, please immediately notify your spouse to accompany you for treatment because you¡¯ve already affected the child. For the child¡¯s normal development, please go to the Neurology Department or find a professional psychologist.¡±


    ¡°Pah!¡± The woman didn¡¯t hesitate to push Xiao Qian. ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s crazy!¡±


    Xiao Qian endured the discomfort of her OCD acting up, grabbed the woman¡¯s hand, and said earnestly, ¡°Please go see a psychologist. Doctoral Supervisor Liu Linlin from Beidou Normal University can help you. For the sake of the child, don¡¯t delay.¡±


    ¡°How annoying, let go!¡± The woman pushed Xiao Qian away, glancing at her as if she were a lunatic, and walked away quickly with her child.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why did you say that¡­¡± Dong Yi was about to ask Xiao Qian when she was startled by her pale face.


    ¡°Find water.¡± Xiao Qian could only think about washing her hands now.


    They entered the nearby KFC, and only after washing her hands for several minutes did Xiao Qian¡¯s agitation subside.


    Dong Yi looked at her worriedly. ¡°Boss Qian, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll learn about it in your specialized courses when you get to your third year. I have OCD.¡±


    They had been walking for a while and were a bit tired, so they sat down in KFC. Xiao Qian bought a Coke. Dong Yi was frugal and didn¡¯t buy anything. Xiao Qian offered to buy her something, but she refused.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t push her either. When dealing with someone like Dong Yi, it was important to respect boundaries; otherwise, it might make her uncomfortable.


    ¡°What is OCD?¡±


    ¡°Simply put, it¡¯s a common mental illness. However, psychologists who have mental illnesses are very difficult to treat, just like oncologists who get cancer and die faster than ordinary people with cancer. Knowing too much can make you lose faith and die faster. A healer can¡¯t heal themselves. So Dong Yi, choosing the psychology major was a mistake.¡±


    Dong Yi seemed surprised.


    Xiao Qian stirred the Coke in her cup with a straw.


    ¡°When you truly consider me a friend, you can ask me for help. If I can cure you, I swear that you will be the best psychologist in the future. You have the qualities a psychologist should possess.¡± Once she was cured, Xiao Qian would have Dong Yi sign a contract to work in her studio in the future. She needed such talent.


    Xiao Qian had been observing Dong Yi for a long time. Although she couldn¡¯t be certain of the specific situation, she was sure Dong Yi had psychological issues.


    ¡°Why did you say that when you saw the woman with the child just now?¡± Dong Yi didn¡¯t want to talk about her own situation.


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t in a hurry to push her to believe in herself. This was a process that required time, and she had confidence that she would provide therapy to Dong Yi sooner or later. For now, she could just consider Dong Yi her student.


    A Female Doctor of Psychology giving special tutoring to a rookie studied Psychology major¡ª Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t have done this if she didn¡¯t recognize Dong Yi¡¯s abilities.


    ¡°The woman had a tense face, furrowed eyebrows, and a nervous expression. She was also holding Paroxetine Tablets, Duloxetine, and a few Chinese herbs for calming nerves.¡±


    ¡°What are those two Western medicines you mentioned for?¡±


    ¡°Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. In particular, the Paroxetine Tablets are the first choice for treating anxiety disorders. Considering the woman¡¯s facial expressions and her irritable mood, I suspect she may have issues related to anxiety.¡±


    This was what top psychologists could do, discerning situations from a person¡¯s mental state.


    ¡°Why did you say that she and her spouse should see a doctor together?¡±


    ¡°Anxiety disorders come in many forms, and one of the most frightening forms is¡­I hope she isn¡¯t that.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought about the woman¡¯s gynecological infection medication. Although she couldn¡¯t confirm it, she was certain that the woman might have some anxiety related to sex. She hoped it wasn¡¯t the most terrible form.


    ¡°What does that have to do with the child?¡± Dong Yi had been interested in psychotherapy since she started following Xiao Qian, her benefactor. She now found herself becoming more interested due to Xiao Qian¡¯s expertise.


    ¡°Psychology is divided into several categories. My area of expertise is applied psychology, which mainly deals with mental illnesses and marriage counseling. In addition to this, there is developmental psychology, which I¡¯m not as proficient in. It focuses on the characteristics of people at different stages and emphasizes the psychological development of children at various stages. I can assure you that our behavior as adults is related to our childhood experiences.¡±


    The child must have been affected, which was why Xiao Qian felt her OCD act up and wanted to wash her hands when she saw him..

 Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 121: So It Was Her (750 Monthly Tickets + Update)

    Chapter 121: Chapter 121: So It Was Her (750 Monthly Tickets + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Dong Yi felt as if she had opened a wondrous door to Xiao Qian, and her admiration for Xiao Qian had somewhat deepened.


    As for Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts, they were focused on the innocent child. She felt a touch of melancholy as she looked out the window.


    ¡°I overlooked this discipline before, so I will catch up on it in the future. Dong Yi, do you know what the most terrifying thing in the world is?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Ninety percent of people have to be parents, but not everyone is qualified to be someone else¡¯s parent. We need to take a driving test to drive and a doctor¡¯s professional qualification to be a doctor. Even a psychologist needs a three-level qualification. Yet, there is no test to become a parent, which is the role everyone assumes. Anyone can do it, and that is terrifying.¡±


    Dong Yi seemed confused, looking at Xiao Qian with a puzzled expression.


    ¡°When I think about so many unqualified people irresponsibly raising the next generation, my heart aches. The more inept the parents, the more inept the child. Most people with psychological issues have failed parents, either through overindulgence or through a lack of love and care.¡±


    Xiao Qian grew more upset as she spoke, thinking of her own daughter.


    ¡°You will definitely be an outstanding mother,¡± Dong Yi said sincerely.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears.


    ¡°I¡¯m not. That¡¯s why I don¡¯t dare to have another child until I think I can pass the crucial ¡®life test¡¯ of being a mother.¡±


    If she had been able to spend more time with her daughter in the past, the tragedy would not have happened. Raising a child is not only about providing them with food but also requires a lot of love and care. Only by filling the child¡¯s heart with love can psychological issues be minimized.


    The mother with anxiety disorder was clearly not qualified to raise a child.


    At this moment, Chen Xiaoqian seemed completely different from normal Chen Xiaoqian. It seemed as if¡­ Dong Yi thought for a moment, feeling that Xiao Qian was in a different world from themselves.


    Not far from the KFC, the woman who had just been bumped into by Dong Yi anxiously stood by the roadside, looking around.


    A car pulled up, and Wang Xiaobo got out.


    ¡°Sis, my brother-in-law asked me to come pick you up.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t Yu Mingyi come himself? I¡¯ve been standing here waiting for half a day, and I just got hit by a woman in a hurry. I¡¯m not happy with this visit, and Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t even bother to come personally. I was just bothered by two madwomen, and now my anxiety is even worse.¡±


    Wang Xiaoli was very discontent. She rarely came to visit, and yet Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t even bother to come himself. Plus, she had just been harassed by two insane women, making her agitation even worse.


    ¡°Who knows? He said there¡¯s a talent show going on that he needs to review, and he wouldn¡¯t even let me use the unit¡¯s car. His car doesn¡¯t have any gas left, so I had to borrow one. Don¡¯t tell him, or my brother-in-law will scold me again.¡±


    ¡°Is there a lot of young girls at the talent show?¡± Wang Xiaohong felt as if there were millions of ants crawling over her heart when she imagined that scene.


    ¡°There¡¯s quite a few. Sis, please keep an eye on him. He doesn¡¯t take me seriously¡­¡± Wang Xiaobo trailed off.


    The sisters¡¯ conversation drifted away with the wind. On the other side, Xiaoqian and Dong Yi left KFC and got on a bus, which headed in the opposite direction of the car.


    On their way back to school, Xiao Qian and Dong Yi sat side by side on the bus. Dong Yi looked out the window as they passed by each stop. She didn¡¯t turn to look at Xiao Qian but whispered into the air,


    ¡°What do you think my situation is?¡±


    Although Chen Xiaoqian was also a student, she exuded an immeasurable presence. Since she could quickly diagnose the woman¡¯s illness just now, Dong Yi harbored a faint hope.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t opened your heart to tell me about your situation. From your current state, it seems you have a tendency towards reclusiveness. However, the specific degree requires further judgment.¡±


    ¡°¡­Will I go crazy?¡±


    ¡°There are many types of mental illnesses. Mild ones can be cured over time, while more severe cases require external help. Dong Yi, if you¡¯re ready to open up to me, I¡¯m always willing to help you, but there¡¯s a precondition.¡±


    Dong Yi turned her head, ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You must act quickly, before I fully consider you a friend. Once we become friends, I won¡¯t be able to help you, and you¡¯ll have to find another psychologist.¡±


    Xiao Qian knew the city¡¯s most renowned psychologist should be her doctoral supervisor, Liu Linlin.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you help if we become friends?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s an unwritten rule in our industry. We can¡¯t have emotional relationships with patients, be it friendship, love, or kinship. When the therapeutic relationship extends beyond the consulting room, the psychologist loses neutrality. If we, as doctors, cannot maintain neutrality, then such illnesses can¡¯t be treated.¡±


    This was why Xiao Qian had to spend so much time psychologically suggesting Jia Xiufang to divorce. If it weren¡¯t for her being a family member, three therapy sessions would have been enough. It took a long time to establish this relationship, indirectly achieving the goal.


    ¡°I feel like I can learn a lot from you.¡±


    ¡°So you should seize the opportunity while my affection for you hasn¡¯t reached the level of friendship and let me treat you quickly.¡±


    There¡¯s a strange magnetic field between people, and one glance can tell who is a friend. Although Dong Yi was cold, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t dislike her. She had to suppress her liking for Dong Yi because she really wanted to take on Dong Yi¡¯s case.


    ¡°Give me some time¡­ I need to think about it.¡±


    Dong Yi chose this major mainly to treat herself. According to Chen Xiaoqian, being a doctor with a mental disorder is even more severe, and there¡¯s no way to treat oneself. She wavered but couldn¡¯t completely expose her vulnerability to Chen Xiaoqian, so she hesitated.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t pressure her, as she already had an answer in her mind.


    Sooner or later, Dong Yi would ask for her help. It was just a matter of time.


    She had decided to take Dong Yi as her apprentice.


    Lin Xuanhua, frightened by Xiao Qian and Dong Yi¡¯s joint effort, was only able to shake off her fear at night.


    When she calculated that the talent show rehearsal should have ended, she went to find Xiao Qian in the College of Science¡¯s Student Council. Although the program was dorm-based, it was still under the jurisdiction of Xiao Qian¡¯s Student Council.


    ¡°Has Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s group finished rehearsing?¡± Lin Xuanhua asked a Student Council member she recognized.


    Recalling Xiao Qian¡¯s performance, the Student Council member swallowed nervously and nodded.


    Perceiving the member¡¯s strange reaction, Lin Xuanhua inquired further.


    ¡°How many people went on stage?¡±


    ¡°Three. One person was absent¡­ Boss Qian said it didn¡¯t matter whether that person came or not, the other three would perform.¡±


    The absent person was the fourth person in Xiao Qian¡¯s dorm, who hadn¡¯t appeared since the beginning of the semester.


    ¡°Why do you also call her Boss Qian?¡± Lin Xuanhua was somewhat dissatisfied.


    She thought she had already won over everyone¡¯s hearts..

 Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Boss Qian Knows How to Have Fun (Monthly Ticket 800+ Update)

    Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Boss Qian Knows How to Have Fun (Monthly Ticket 800+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°If you had seen what she did¡­ you¡¯d have to call her Boss Qian too.¡± The Student Council member swallowed and thought about Xiao Qian¡¯s performance, the shock in his heart still hadn¡¯t faded.


    If it could happen, the College of Science¡¯s Psychology department would definitely be on fire. No, no, no, the whole school would be on fire.


    Thinking about Xiao Qian¡¯s performance, her ears were still buzzing. The order of appearances had been changed, and it was too shocking.


    Lin Xuanhua was a bit upset. The relationships she had worked for seemed a little unreliable.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go out and have a meal together when we have time. I¡¯ll treat you guys.¡± Lin Xuanhua was still confident that Xiao Qian would embarrass herself. She planned to invite everyone to dinner after the orientation was over tomorrow, to celebrate.


    The other party shook their head, ¡°Forget it, I won¡¯t go¡­ Look, Boss Qian is really not ordinary. Don¡¯t mess with her in the future.¡±


    Messing with Boss Qian would not have a good outcome. Just one performance was enough to show that she was no ordinary person.


    ¡°What kind of witchcraft did she use on you that a single performance was enough to scare you?¡±


    Thinking about Xiao Qian¡¯s performance, the Student Council member shook his head, ¡°You¡¯ll see for yourself tomorrow.¡±


    Many people¡¯s impressions of female PhD students were particularly rigid and uninteresting, useless outside the laboratory.


    But Xiao Qian was just the kind of female PhD student who knew how to have fun.


    How much fun could she have?


    In his past life, Yu Minglang first met her in a bar, showing that Boss Qian was a person who could have a lot of fun.


    If she wanted to have fun, she could, even without getting herself dirty.


    After getting to know Zheng Xu later on, the two of them had been to numerous places together and had seen all sorts of things.


    If a simple performance could embarrass Xiao Qian, she might as well quit.


    There were still five minutes until the official performance.


    Shi Yu sneaked backstage while no one was paying attention and called her brother.


    ¡°Bro, I¡¯ve arranged for our staff to sit in the front row with cameras. Don¡¯t worry, your death-free gold medal for the rest of your life will be secured by Boss Qian¡¯s performance alone. If your young boss ever gives you trouble, just show him this and it¡¯ll sure put out the fire.¡±


    ¡°Is it really that awesome? What kind of performance is it?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll see. If I had to describe it with one adjective, it would be¡­ My awesome Sister Qian of the Society!¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Qiao Zhen was completely confused.


    Sister Qian of the Society?


    In his mind, he suddenly imagined a bunch of female gang members with strange hair and captivating looks, not exactly a compliment?


    Qiao Zhen was baffled. Was his eldest sister-in-law not a top female student, but rather the teacher¡¯s darling? Why would his silly sister say that?


    The talent show for the newcomers was held for them, and because the instructors would also perform a couple of programs during the new training period, the school¡¯s Student Council had also sent invitations to the army. In previous years, they just assigned a clerk to attend, but this year, there was a special guest sitting with the school leaders.


    This person was Yu Mingyi.


    He had been having a hard time lately, his head buzzing from Wang Xiaohong¡¯s constant nagging.


    Wang Xiaohong had once again refused his request for her to bring the child to see him and had started a one-sided argument with him. Thinking that she was still staying at the guest house, Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t want to go back too early. Arguing with her in front of the child was very upsetting, so he came to the school to have a look instead.


    The talent show had reached the grand finale. In previous years, this kind of finale would be performed by the Music Department or, at the very least, by the Art Academy or the Court. These were the places where beautiful women came from.


    This year was different. The finale was performed by the College of Science.


    When Yu Mingyi heard the soothing melody played by the live band, he was originally sleepy. But when the tall girl wearing a traditional costume from her own nationality picked up the microphone and slowly sang a sentimental Golden Swallowtail flower song in her own language, Yu Mingyi instantly sat up straight.


    Wasn¡¯t this Dong Yi?


    Dong Yi, wearing the traditional costume Xiao Qian had rented for her, stood in the middle of the stage, singing the song Xiao Qian had asked her to sing with a blank expression. At first, she didn¡¯t put much effort into it, but when she saw her benefactor in the VIP seat, her emotions changed instantly.


    In Dong Yi¡¯s heart, Yu Mingyi was almost like a god.


    Moreover, although the lyrics of this song were sung in the Korean language and sounded gibberish, when translated, they exactly corresponded to the feeling she had when she watched the brothers who had saved her leave that day.


    ¡°In my opinion, it¡¯s so repulsive. When it¡¯s time to go, part silently. It¡¯s not like I¡¯ll die, but the tears just keep flowing¡­¡±


    Dong Yi¡¯s singing was not particularly good, but she didn¡¯t go off-key. Because she was singing in a language that others couldn¡¯t understand, it felt pretty good.


    But for others, it hadn¡¯t reached the level of being amazing.


    However, for Dong Yi, seeing the uncle who had saved her and the several pilots beside him stirred up strong feelings, and she even felt affectionate towards the Blue Sky Elite.


    Thinking of her village and the few survivors who were saved by them risking their lives, her emotions couldn¡¯t be calmer.


    Yu Mingyi watched Dong Yi sing on the stage, the traditional costume she was wearing reminded him of that mud-stained outfit from back then. If heaven hadn¡¯t brought disaster to her, this little girl should have grown up under the love of her parents.


    Thinking of the past, Yu Mingyi also let his emotions carry him away. In the face of disaster, people were so insignificant.


    Because it was sung for the brothers who had saved her, Dong Yi¡¯s singing also contained a lot of emotion. She stood on the stage set up by Chen Xiaoqian, but now she was truly expressing her feelings.


    Lin Xuanhua was sitting in the audience and saw that the performance had gone a third of the way through, but she was still confused.


    Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be a performance by three people? Why was only Dong Yi singing?


    And this singing, it wasn¡¯t bad, but it wasn¡¯t so good that it would leave people speechless, right? Listening to the sad tune falling, with the gibberish words, why did her sister-in-law change her nickname to Boss Qian after being shocked by the performance last night?


    At this moment, Dong Yi had already started singing ¡°With my soul, I pray for you¡±. Her eyes were filled with tears.


    She hoped that the uncles who had participated in the rescue would all live a safe life.


    Although Yu Mingyi couldn¡¯t understand her language, he could feel her gratitude from her eyes. Thinking of his dead comrades, he was filled with mixed emotions. The two of them looked at each other, and the sad melody reminded them of the lost family and comrades.


    However, for the rest of the audience, there was no highlight in the song they couldn¡¯t understand. Some people had already decided to stand up and use this opportunity to use the restroom.


    Suddenly, the band¡¯s melody changed. The sad melody from just now became exciting, and the drumbeat grew louder. This kind of drumbeat seemed to only be found in the legendary discotheque.


    And then, the answer that Lin Xuanhua had been puzzled about all night was finally revealed. Xiao Qian made her dazzling entrance..

 Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Societys Sister Qian (Flower Piaoling Babys Birthday + More)

    Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Society¡¯s Sister Qian (Flower Piaoling Baby¡¯s Birthday + More)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Golden Swallowtail Flower,¡± this Korean song, conveys the feeling of reminiscing about someone who has passed.


    I¡¯ve known this song for a long time. The original version, sung by Dong Yi, carries a melancholy feeling.


    From its release, it didn¡¯t gain popularity until almost a decade later when a remix version made the arrangement wild. A DJ played it in an entertainment venue and it became a big hit. But it wasn¡¯t until many years later, when MC rap started appearing in online live broadcasts, that this song gained incredible popularity again. Any MC who couldn¡¯t rap a few lines of this song would be too embarrassed to be seen in the circle.


    During this time, Xiao Qian was at least 15 years ahead, having played the rap mode that would only appear 15 years later. As she started to sing, the audience was taken aback.


    Actually, if Xiao Qian were to sing a song seriously, it might not be impressive, but as a female boss, she knew how to play to her strengths and hide her weaknesses. And she could rap.


    Her voice, which nearly broke from intense rapping, was incredibly infectious. Back when Xiao Qian was still the female boss, she would often visit live broadcast rooms in her spare time to listen to the host rapping.


    There was no rap she didn¡¯t know, whether it was ¡°Golden Swallowtail Flower,¡± ¡°Jilala,¡± or ¡°Drunk Alone.¡± Of course, she rarely engaged in such play and kept a low profile. Every time she played, she always aimed to stun everyone; otherwise, why even open her mouth?


    It was only when someone came to challenge her that Xiao Qian would reveal her incredible talent.


    Discotheques still exist today, but it¡¯s already impressive if the DJ there could yell a few ¡°yo yo yo¡±. So, when Xiao Qian brought in the popular style from more than ten years later, you can imagine the impact. As soon as she opened her mouth, the whole place was set ablaze.


    That night, for many people, an unforgettable memory was left.


    No one knew why the melancholic music suddenly fired up, just as no one knew where the stylish girl came from, who used an unheard explosive voice to shake the roof of the venue as soon as she started to sing.


    Xiao Qian was dressed in a grey high-collar sleeveless vest with white casual shorts, coupled with a dark striped long thin coat. She looked very poised and individualistic, highlighting her competent side. Her hair was tied into more than 20 small whips, giving her a slightly wild look. Especially her special way of rapping made people remember the name ¡°Boss Qian.¡±


    Forget this era, even ten or so years later, if someone could dominate the field with her rap, the whole audience could get high. Let alone, most of the audience here were students who had never seen such performance before.


    Although the band had some trouble handling such a high song and occasionally made some mistakes, it didn¡¯t matter; Xiao Qian alone was enough to keep the excitement alive.


    When she stepped on stage, there was a moment of silence followed instantly by applause and whistles. Xiao Qian sang and danced. As a female boss who knew how to play, she aimed to create such an attractive effect.


    Shi Yu and Dong Yi danced with her, and the three girls instantly turned the stage into the wildest dance floor. Initially, the students followed the rap and got high along with it, but when Xiao Qian shouted an extremely provocative ¡°come together,¡± the whole audience got up and jumped.


    Who else, besides her, could make an orientation party hotter than the most popular discotheque?


    Xiao Qian always felt that she could, if she wanted, start a live broadcast and rap, maybe become the first female MC of the Celestial Empire.


    The atmosphere heated up even more, and the young faces in the audience were filled with excitement. The whole audience was having a great time, while Lin Xuanhua watched on with a sullen face.


    Apart from her, everyone else had stood up.


    She finally understood why yesterday, her people reacted the way they did.


    The nickname ¡°Boss Qian of Society¡± also subtly spread after this orientation party. After Xiao Qian rapped, more than half of the male students in school were curious about which department had such a powerful newcomer who looked so fierce.


    She led the entire audience and ignited a frenzy. Xiao Qian could hear the cheers and applause from the stage, but the more the atmosphere heated up, the colder her heart became.


    It¡¯s always like this, the more people there are, the more she feels alone.


    She always easily achieved the effects she wanted and could predict everyone¡¯s reactions. Given that she wanted to have fun, she could enjoy herself heartily.


    Taking advantage of the interval during the dance, she looked to the side- Little Angel, who was supposed to be dancing with her, was not there.


    In her past life, if she played with her daughter, when they were having fun, her daughter would cling to her, asking her mother to shout. When she called Xiao Wei to dance, the child had already mastered the gold medal standard in ballroom dancing and was also very good at hot dances. Her small body could twist as if electrified.


    Xiao Qian herself hadn¡¯t expected that at this moment, with the stage on fire, her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder was showing signs of an attack.


    Shi Yu had been dancing for Xiao Qian all the time. She hadn¡¯t learned before and these few moves were taught to her by Xiao Qian temporarily.


    The common moves of disco dancing¡ª twisting the waist, shoulders, arms¡ªif learned, they could easily fool people by moving along with the rhythm. Shi Yu was worried about making a mistake, so she concentrated on what Xiao Qian told her. Unfortunately, she inadvertently bumped into Xiao Qian¡¯s arm. She quickly looked back at Xiao Qian and when she saw that Xiao Qian was not affected, she heaved a sigh of relief.


    Meow, that was close to an embarrassment.


    Shi Yu¡¯s dance had hit Xiao Qian¡¯s bracelet. The cold bracelet brushed against Xiao Qian¡¯s wrist, and she was instantly pulled out from her OCD.


    Xiao Qian controlled her emotions and finished the last sentence of her song. She sang rapidly. It was in Korean, and most people couldn¡¯t understand.


    But Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian in confusion.


    What did you sing¡­ what was that?


    Korean and North Korean languages sound almost the same, and Dong Yi could understand all of it.


    Xiao Qian used a style of homophonic singing. Some parts of the pronunciation were not very accurate, but it was enough to fool people. However, the last line, Dong Yi swore, was definitely not the lyrics.


    But it did sound like Korean, how strange¡­


    ¡°Boss Qian, what did the last line you sang mean?¡± After stepping off the stage, Dong Yi asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian shook the small braids on her head, her eyes full of playful dominance.


    ¡°Want to know?¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    ¡°Come, follow me to a place.¡±


    The program on stage was still going on, while off stage, Lin Xuanhua was still immersed in the shock brought by Xiao Qian¡¯s rap.


    She had planned to make Xiao Qian embarrass herself, but she had not expected to be ¡°slapped¡± so thoroughly by Xiao Qian.


    Concerning the performances that followed, she no longer had the heart to watch.


    She stood up to leave the venue and just as she reached the door, she saw three people blocking it.


    On closer inspection, weren¡¯t these Xiao Qian, Dong Yi, and Shi Yu?


    They were still in their performance costumes, with the after-effects of the performance still lingering. Some passing students were watching them.


    Whenever Lin Xuanhua saw Xiao Qian, she thought of the irritation Xiao Qian had caused her just now. She lowered her head, planning to pass by.


    But then Shi Yu, with a slap, put her leg on the door, blockading her way through!

 Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Becoming Famous From Now On (Monthly Ticket 850+ Update)

    Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Becoming Famous From Now On (Monthly Ticket 850+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Lin Xuanhua didn¡¯t expect them to take the initiative to come forward.


    When Shi Yu blocked the door with her leg, she felt especially cool, the pose she had thought about for a long time really looked handsome when she did it.


    She heard Xiao Qian whisper, ¡°Don¡¯t show off, be careful not to split your tight pants.¡±


    Shi Yu put her leg down and subconsciously tugged at the hem of her top. Fortunately, it didn¡¯t split¡­


    ¡°A good dog doesn¡¯t block the way, if you haven¡¯t sung enough, you can stand in the underground passage in front of the school and sing with a bowl in front of you, I could throw a few coins for you.¡±


    As soon as Lin Xuanhua opened her mouth, she was full of the arrogance of a rich young lady, not knowing who she had provoked.


    ¡°Boss Qian, she said we¡¯re buskers!¡± Shi Yu was furious.


    Xiao Qian waved her hand, ¡°Calm down, just because a dog barks at you, you don¡¯t have to make a fuss, you¡¯re a person, have some grace.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Who are you calling a dog!¡±


    ¡°Whoever is a dog, I call them a dog.¡±


    The two girls¡¯ voices alternated high and low, and Lin Xuanhua¡¯s loud voice attracted the attention of the classmates in the back row. Many of them didn¡¯t know her, but they all knew Chen Xiaoqian and her group who had just caused such a big stir.


    In an instant, the attention of the students in the back row was diverted, and they even forgot to watch the show on stage.


    With people gathering around, others began to join in the excitement, and the entrance of the aisle instantly became the focal point.


    The largest spotlight in the venue was sweeping back and forth, and the spotlight hadn¡¯t come this way yet, so the students further forward couldn¡¯t see what was happening here, but the back row could see.


    All they could see was the three beautiful freshmen who had just got the whole audience high, surrounding a plump girl in a pink skirt whose face they couldn¡¯t see clearly. It seemed that there was a quarrel. Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was not loud, so they could only hear the pink-skinned fat girl shouting.


    ¡°Just because you can sing, you think you¡¯re amazing? With your level, you¡¯d only earn eight cents for a dollar in the underground passage!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re ugly.¡±


    ¡°What did you say!!!¡±


    ¡°Extraordinarily ugly.¡±


    ¡°Say that again!!!¡± Lin Xuanhua, who had been a pampered little princess for more than ten years, couldn¡¯t hear anything but compliments. The simple, straightforward, unpretentious style of Xiao Qian¡¯s words could only be described in two words:


    Heartbreaking.


    ¡°Even if I say it a thousand times, you¡¯ll still be ugly. Appearance reflects the heart, no wonder your heart is so bad.¡±


    As soon as Xiao Qian finished speaking, Shi Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, while Dong Yi just had the corner of her mouth turned up slightly.


    Lin Xuanhua, on the other hand, was already twisted with anger by Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    ¡°You, you, what did you say!¡±


    ¡°Even if I say it a thousand times, you still won¡¯t understand.¡± Xiao Qian imitated her rhythm, and the nearest back row students who heard such a fresh way of quarreling couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Indeed, it was more entertaining than the show.


    Perhaps Xiao Qian had had enough fun, she suddenly stepped forward, grabbed Lin Xuanhua by the collar, and her expression changed from playful to murderous.


    Just like when she was on stage, exuding dominance while rapping, an energy that Lin Xuanhua, a young and broken child her age, could not withstand.


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t mess with me like this. I can put up with it once or twice, but not a third time.¡±


    After Xiao Qian let go of her collar, Lin Xuanhua was still in shock when suddenly, Xiao Qian slapped her across the face.


    ¡°Those who act cocky around me deserve to be beaten. A slap like this should teach you a lesson. Next time, it won¡¯t be so easy. Remember, I, Chen Xiaoqian, am not someone you can mess with. Stay away from me in the future, and if you ever pull a childish stunt like this again, I¡¯ll make sure you die with a sense of rhythm.¡±


    After she finished speaking and left with her two roommates, all that was left was the scared and confused Lin Xuanhua.


    About three minutes after Xiao Qian left, Lin Xuanhua finally came to her senses, covering her mouth while crying and running away.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s nickname ¡°Boss Qian¡± also became well-known from this.


    That night, people not only witnessed her talent,


    but also her tactics.


    Scaring Lin Xuanhua into tears and causing her to miss three days of class became one of the legendary stories about Xiao Qian in the school.


    In school, no one dared to offend Boss Qian who had ties to the shady side of society. Rumor had it that her family owned D Hall and that she had connections in the underworld¡­


    Anyway, there were all sorts of rumors, and everyone was unanimously convinced that this girl must have had an extraordinary background.


    Many people did not know Lin Xuanhua the night she was hit, but after checking, it turned out that she too had some connections. Since Xiao Qian dared to hit even her, in front of so many people, it proved that Xiao Qian¡¯s background must be even stronger than Lin Xuanhua¡¯s.


    These messy background theories became more and more exaggerated as they spread, but Xiao Qian didn¡¯t bother to clarify. She kept a low profile while doing things but acted high-profile, no one in the campus dared to offend her again. This is a story for another time.


    After Shi Yu and Dong Yi helped Xiao Qian tear apart Lin Xuanhua, Shi Yu was still reminiscing about the dramatic scene just now. Following Boss Qian, she felt so refreshed and had a bit of a hooligan vibe from the movies. With a hooligan soundtrack, Boss Qian could become Chen Haonan in a minute. So classy.


    ¡°But Boss Qian, you still haven¡¯t told us what you meant by the last line of your song.¡± Shi Yu still had a question.


    Xiao Qian smiled slightly, ¡°It¡¯s all in the actions just now, it¡¯s implied. I can¡¯t break my elegant persona.¡±


    Shi Yu was confused, while Dong Yi seemed to understand, looking a bit surprised as she pointed at Xiao Qian, but quickly accepted it.


    Yes, Boss Qian was so pleased just now when she slapped someone, so it¡¯s normal for her to shout a foul word¡­


    Everything unconventional, Xiao Qian did so effortlessly, even a fight seemed so fresh and clean. If Dong Yi had to use one word to describe Xiao Qian¡­


    ¡°Skillful.¡±


    ¡°Da Yi, what did you say?¡± Shi Yu didn¡¯t hear clearly.


    Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian, feeling skillful, yes, that¡¯s the feeling.


    Xiao Qian raised her head, looked at the bracelet on her wrist under the moonlight, and pulled at the corner of her mouth.


    Standing in a place like a campus, she felt like she had wasted her two lifetimes if she had to struggle against a small thug. Doing these things didn¡¯t bring her any pleasure.


    Looking at Shi Yu¡¯s excited side face, Xiao Qian felt a little envious. How easily touched children of this age are as they waver between ideals and reality. As for her, she had long outgrown that age.


    So vicissitudes¡­


    It wasn¡¯t until a day later that Yu Minglang got the live recording.


    Taking advantage of the break time, he ran to the activity room of his workplace, closed the door, and quietly projected the video.


    He was almost shocked when his eyeballs dropped out.


    Qiao Zhen, who had come to watch the show with him, was also stunned.


    ¡°This¡­ this is my sister-in-law?¡±


    Yu Minglang swallowed hard, unable to catch his breath.


    How could this bewitching enchantress have the same face as his wife?


    He felt his nose getting hotter, his throat getting drier, his heart pounding, feeling hot all over¡­


    Qiao Zhen was also shocked. Although he thought his sister was just wiggling around on stage and looked a bit out of place, his sister-in-law was really cool and amazing¡­


    ¡°Showing off her long legs and bare arms, how many men with bad intentions must have seen this¡­¡±


    Halfway through watching, Yu Minglang only had this thought.. Qiao Zhen was speechless, how petty can you be if you can¡¯t even stand her showing off her arms?

 Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Boss Qians Lesson (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Boss Qian¡¯s Lesson (Seeking Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Yu Minglang did not say that Xiao Qian¡¯s singing was pleasant to listen to, his action of replaying the song five times showed that he liked it very much.


    He decided to put her song in his car and listen to it while driving to refresh himself.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t notice any issues while watching the video twice, but by the third viewing, the observant Yu Minglang finally noticed the secret hidden within Xiao Qian¡¯s last verse.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand Korean. At first listen, the last sentence sounded like Korean, but upon closer listening, it seemed that she was rolling her tongue in Mandarin, directing it toward someone in the audience, saying, ¡°Go to hell of your M~¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know who was seated in that position, but he was sure that someone had provoked Xiao Qian.


    The more he thought about it, the more amused he became.


    Seeing how submissive this little girl usually was, it was quite adorable how she dared to curse directly in front of so many people, and in such a way.


    While Yu Minglang was contemplating asking his second brother to send some throat lozenges to Xiao Qian, an employee came running up to him at the door.


    ¡¯¡¯General Manager, there¡¯s a phone call for you.¡±


    ¡°Brother Qiao, when you¡¯re finished, close the video.¡± Yu Minglang said to Qiao Zhen.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    As Yu Minglang went to answer the call, Qiao Zhen watched the video of the girls dancing on-screen. To be more precise, he was staring at his foolish sister.


    ¡°This girl can actually bounce around quite well¡­¡±


    When Yu Minglang answered the phone, he didn¡¯t expect it to be a call from Xiao Qian herself.¡¯


    ¡°Have you eaten?¡±


    Her voice was a bit hoarse, probably from shouting too hard earlier.


    ¡°I¡¯ve eaten. What about you?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s heart felt pleasant as soon as he heard her voice.


    ¡°I just had a little something.¡±


    Yu Minglang asked, ¡°Is there anything you need my help with?¡± His little girl would hang up after a few short conversations each time he called, and she never wrote a letter when he asked her to. In short, she was a disobedient little girl-


    The more she behaved this way, the more Yu Minglang pondered about her, When he wasn¡¯t training, he wondered whether she had eaten, slept, or what she was doing.


    ¡°I can¡¯t call you if 1 don¡¯t have any problem? Then I¡¯ll hang up.¡± Xiao Qian pretended to hang up the phone.


    Yu Minglang hurriedly interjected, ¡°No, don¡¯t! Let¡¯s chat!¡±


    Xiao Qian knew better than anyone how to understand a man¡¯s psychology. No matter how good Yu Minglang was, he was still a man with no experience in love. She teased him until she felt it was enough. A simple phone call made him extremely happy, and their conversation lasted for ten minutes.


    Actually, after hanging up the phone, Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t remember what they had talked about. His heart was inexplicably happy, and he became much friendlier with his employees.


    Shi Yu, who has a lively personality, had made many friends since the start of the school year. One day, Xu Ruxin came over to play, and Shi Yu washed a plate of fruits for Xiao Qian, who picked up a bunch of grapes.


    ¡°My brother says he misses you so much that it¡¯s driving him crazy. Why don¡¯t you call him more often?¡±


    Whenever there was something going on between Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, Shi Yu would inform her brother immediately:*.


    ¡°See these grapes?11 Xiao Qian picked out a purple one and put the rest back in the plate.


    Shi Yu looked left and right, not understanding the meaning behind Xiao Qian¡¯s actions. She handed the fruit plate to Da Yi, who was sitting on the bed reading. ¡°Da Yi, what does she mean by this?¡±


    Da Yi put down her book and glanced at the half-green, half-purple bunch of grapes on the plate. ¡°Ripened grapes don¡¯t taste good.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, her actions not meant to please herself, but to please Yu Minglang.


    He was still young and needed to experience what it feels like to long for a woman. Xiao Qian wickedly thought that she couldn¡¯t deprive Yu Minglang of such happiness in a relationship.


    She returned to her seat and continued reading her book in the original language, leaving Shi Yu puzzled.


    ¡°Your communication is so obscure with all your knowledge of psychology.¡±


    ¡°Love is a game. In the early stage, the one who takes the initiative will be at a disadvantage later on. Whoever falls in love first will be buried. Haven¡¯t you ever heard of that?¡± Xiao Qian enlightened Shi Yu.


    ¡°What if I don¡¯t call and he doesn¡¯t call me either?¡± Sitting on Shi Yu¡¯s bed and eating her fruits, Xu Ruxin overheard this and asked Xiao Qian.


    Currently, Xu Ruxin was in the midst of a passionate romance. Half the time, she occupied her dormitory¡¯s telephone, talking endlessly with her boyfriend every day. When she finished using her phone card, she would run over and borrow Shi Yu¡¯s.


    Shi Yu, who was very generous, didn¡¯t mind such details. If Xu Ruxin wanted to borrow something, she would give it to her. Xiao Qian thought it would not be surprising if Shi Yu, the naive daughter of a landlord¡¯s family, had been kidnapped and sold in her past life. She was too easy to trust others.


    ¡°Since the behavior of men evolving from hunter-gatherer societies has been ingrained in their collective memory, they will subconsciously observe their chosen target and then develop a plan to pursue her. Men have a natural sense of conquest, so anything that seems like an active pursuit might just be trying to test the waters. If a man¡¯s advances are always met with positive responses from the woman, it can easily make him feel that he has successfully broken her will. Once he no longer feels any novelty, his primitive impulses will rapidly fade, and the woman will be left in a passive position in their relationship.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words elicited different reactions from the three other girls in the dormitory.


    Shi Yu appeared thoughtful, while Da Yi started looking for a book Xiao Qian had recommended several psychology resources to her, and flipping them open, she indeed found the passage Xiao Qian had mentioned. Da Yi began to study it.


    To her psychology classmates, Chen Xiaoqian was like a mobile library of professional knowledge. Da Yi learned very efficiently following Xiao Qian.


    Xu Ruxin felt a bit discontented by Xiao Qian¡¯s words, thinking that Xiao Qian was suggesting she was too forward. As she got up and took a long bunch of grapes from Shi Yu, she grumbled while walking out.


    ¡°What¡¯s the point of thinking so much? It¡¯s tiring to have to think about all these things when starting a relationship.¡±


    After Xu Ruxin left, Shi Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, do you think she¡¯s angry? I always sec her taking the initiative to call her boyfriend.¡± Shi Yu felt that what Xiao Qian said had hit a nerve in Xu Ruxin.


    Xiao Qian just slightly smiled and continued flipping through her book. She thought the naive daughter of the landlord¡¯s family wouldn¡¯t learn a lesson without suffering some setbacks. She didn¡¯t offer any reminders and just observed Shi Yu¡¯s indiscriminate choice of friends.


    Those who aren¡¯t farsighted are bound to have immediate worries. From a psychological perspective, the primitive instincts of love can all be analyzed and explained. Otherwise, how could some fraudsters deceive multiple women at once?


    If you¡¯re wholeheartedly invested, while the other party is just using their head, who¡¯s at a disadvantage?


    Young girls who are in love tend to be overly emotional, acting on their own feelings. That¡¯s why love can take on countless shapes and forms.


    ¡°Boss Qian, in the early stage of a relationship, if a man actively contacts a woman to test the waters, how should the woman respond?¡± Since she couldn¡¯t find the answer in her book, Da Yi asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°In ten cases, just respond six or seven times. Don¡¯t reply every time. Once the novelty is gone, the man won¡¯t feel like pursuing you. Of course, this is only at the beginning of a relationship. If there¡¯s progress in the relationship, you can¡¯t act like this anymore. Once you graduate, you¡¯ll definitely receive many consultations on love. At different stages, you should give different advice.¡±


    Da Yi understood Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts better than Shi Yu and chose not to reveal them. With her personality, she was extremely suited to being a psychologist.


    ¡°Hey, you two future psychologists, if a man doesn¡¯t initiate contact, what docs that mean?¡± Shi Yu thought if she didn¡¯t call her second brother, he wouldn¡¯t ever call her either.


    ¡°If he doesn¡¯t take the initiative to contact you soon after meeting you, he might not be interested. If you managed to get him to chase you, he would not cherish you. In their love lives, some people play the role of princess while others act like servants. Another possibility is that the man is shy and afraid of rejection. He might quietly observe you just to gain the upper hand. You can continue observing someone like this. But if he suddenly stops contacting you after knowing you for a while¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head, and Shi Yu straightened up..

 Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Saying One Thing but Meaning Another

    Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Saying One Thing but Meaning Another


    Translator: 549690339


    When interacting with Chen Xiaoqian, it¡¯s easy to be carried along with her emotions, and she does it quietly.


    ¡°If you¡¯ve been close and suddenly break contact, there are several possibilities, the most common being that he feels you have no depth and that he doesn¡¯t have to do anything for you. This is the beginning of weariness.¡±


    So, Xiaoqian dares to take whatever Yu Minglang gives her because the only way for a woman to accept a man is to take everything he gives her, no matter what, as long as it is accepted and taken, lest they become a two-faced bitch.


    Shi Yu nodded in understanding, but she felt that her situation was different.


    She looked at Xiao Qian expectantly, hoping she would continue.


    ¡°There¡¯s another situation where a man needs his own space. If you¡¯re close and he suddenly disappears, don¡¯t worry. He will come back after some distance, like 10 days or half a month. It¡¯s in men¡¯s nature to be like springs that need space.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that kind of situation either¡­¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s one last possibility.¡±


    Shi Yu felt that the last possibility was the answer she needed. She stared at Xiaoqian, who didn¡¯t say any more, just handed her a book.


    ¡°From now on, when you consult me about relationship issues, please pay me by the hour for my services. The answers are in this book, go find them yourself.¡±


    ¡°Hey! You can¡¯t just leave me hanging like that!¡± Shi Yu felt like Xiaoqian was really testing her patience. She took the book Xiaoqian gave her and opened it to find it was written in a foreign language.


    ¡°Da Yi, what¡¯s this?¡± She handed the book to Dong Yi.


    Although Dong Yi¡¯s English was not as good as Xiaoqian¡¯s, she could understand some simple sentences.


    ¡°Loveyourself, love yourself.¡±


    Shi Yu scratched her head. What did this have to do with her love issues?


    ¡°Finding and loving your true self will naturally attract others to love you ¨C and you don¡¯t even know such simple English? How did you pass your College Entrance Exam? Girl, I¡¯m worried for you. How will you cope with your future exams?¡±


    After finishing giving advice to Shi Yu, Xiaoqian quietly put on her headphones and turned to studying criminal psychology while listening to a beginner¡¯s French course, multitasking.


    ¡°How did I end up in a dorm with a top student? It¡¯s so demotivating. Hey, Xiaoqian, are you reading a book that¡¯s not from your major?¡± Shi Yu chatted with Dong Yi, while Xiaoqian was already in her study mode, ignoring what they were saying.


    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s reading books about criminal psychology.¡±


    ¡°Is she really¡­ Hey, is that rumor about Boss Qian true? The one where she goes against the professor of her major?¡± Just a few days into the semester, and there were already rumors about Boss Qian circulating around the school.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°So she really put on headphones and read a book from another major during class, and when the professor called her out, she debated with him for an entire class, leaving him speechless?¡±


    Dong Yi nodded, she had been sitting right next to Xiaoqian when she was debating the professor.


    It was the most legendary thing Boss Qian had ever done, standing up and explaining things even more clearly than the teaching assistant. In her past life, she was a doctor in this field, while the person lecturing her was just a lecturer, not even an associate professor, so there was no way they could outdo Xiaoqian.


    Originally, they had wanted to embarrass her, but it turned into a debate between her and the teacher, ultimately leaving the teacher to extinguish his own anger. From then on, she was free to read whatever she wanted, and nobody bothered her anymore.


    Qian¡¯er became a legendary figure in the College of Science, although it was said that she was a humanities student in high school. Psychology was a major that both science and humanities students could apply for, but Xiaoqian had defied the odds and set a record.


    University was indeed a place where legends are born.


    ¡°The world of top students is too dangerous; I¡¯d better go back to being a slacker student.¡±


    Shi Yu pulled a Taiwanese romance novel out from underneath her pillow. Slacker students and top students can be distinguished by the books they read.


    Xiaoqian didn¡¯t plan to waste her university years, though she already had a firm grasp of her major. Yet there was more to learn than just her major.


    When she first entered university, she considered whether she should focus on making money and mix her graduation certificate or seriously study something else for a few years.


    In her previous life, her research was focused on applied psychology, mainly as a psychological counselor, dealing more with marriage and emotional counseling. This time, she shifted her focus to criminal psychology and developmental psychology, which she was less familiar with, focusing on children.


    She felt that she owed her daughter too much in her previous life, so she was determined to make up for it this time.


    As for why she was studying criminal psychology¡­ An image of Yu Minglang appeared in her mind, and Xiaoqian shook her head, denying that it was for him. She only wanted to learn more skills.


    She could make money whenever she wanted, but her university years were the only time she could truly focus on her studies. Having returned to university, Qian¡¯er didn¡¯t want to waste this opportunity to recharge her knowledge.


    After listening to almost the entire cassette, Xiaoqian took off her headphones to flip it over.


    She heard Shi Yu talking to Dong Yi.


    ¡°Da Yi, from a psychological standpoint, why do domineering CEOs in these stories love someone but never admit it, and even say they would never love a woman like her?¡±


    ¡°It means their words don¡¯t match their hearts, which usually happens for three reasons: self-protection, caring for others, or having concerns. When women do this, they usually want to test a man¡¯s intentions or sincerity.¡±


    Dong Yi saw this in the book and said it casually.


    Xiaoqian froze.


    Shi Yu nodded to herself, ¡°So when a woman says it¡¯s not for him, it¡¯s actually for him, just like when a woman in those adult movies says ¡®no¡¯ but actually means ¡®yes¡¯!¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, a pillow hit her face. Shi Yu looked up, puzzled, to see Boss Qian standing in front of her with a cool expression, ¡°Watching too many adult movies is bad for your health. Have some fruit to reduce the heat.¡±


    As Xiaoqian turned to wash her hands, Shi Yu was still confused, ¡°Is Boss Qian¡¯s face a bit red from the heat?¡±


    Xiaoqian washed her hands twice before the heat on her face receded a little. She hadn¡¯t even finished wiping the water droplets from her hands when Shi Yu called her.


    ¡°Boss Qian, your family is on the phone!¡±


    It was Jia Xiufang who called, and as soon as Xiao Qian answered the phone, she heard Jia Xiufang sobbing.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what should we do? Your brother called today and said he can¡¯t take it anymore. People there are always telling him what to do. Can you tell him to come back?¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses.


    ¡°Alright, let him come back.¡±


    Jia Xiufang breathed a sigh of relief, but was choked by Xiaoqian¡¯s next


    sentence..

 Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Who is the Unlucky One? (Monthly ticket 900+ update)

    Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Who is the Unlucky One? (Monthly ticket 900+ update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°If you let him come back now, he would have suffered for nothing in the past half month. He will rebound even worse than before when he comes back. Mom, do you have enough money in your hands?¡±


    ¡°What money? There¡¯s enough living expenses.¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t react.


    ¡°I mean the money in your hands. Is it enough for your son to pay for making trouble in the future? If he breaks someone¡¯s leg, well have to pay 20,000. If your son¡¯s leg gets broken, the other party won¡¯t compensate, and you¡¯ll still have to pay the medical bills¡­¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Are you not hoping for your brother to get better?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth. If he comes out now, he will definitely cause trouble. Hold your ground! Don¡¯t be soft-hearted! How did you promise me? No matter how hard it is for him, you have to endure it.¡±


    ¡°What should I do then? He cried on the phone.¡± Jia Xiufang can¡¯t bear to see her children suffer. When her son begged her, she felt that her heart was being torn apart.


    ¡°Unplug the telephone line. In half a month, your old son will be more honest when he comes out.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up Jia Xiufang¡¯s call, thought for a while, and then made a call to the boss of the studio where her brother was.


    ¡°Sister Qian! What can I do for you? Just say the word!¡± Studio Boss Li was very respectful to Xiao Qian. This woman knew Brother Xu. She was definitely not an ordinary person.


    ¡°How has my younger brother been performing lately?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s been getting a bit bored, screaming every day to go home. I followed your instructions and scared him every time he mentioned going home. This morning, he spent half a day in the restroom with red eyes. Sister, what should I do now?¡±


    ¡°Give him some chicken legs in his meals, buy some delicious food, ask the restaurant to make him some nourishing soup every day, and buy some eye drops for relieving eye fatigue. Take him to the bathhouse at night, have a bath and scrape his back. All these expenses go to my account.¡±


    Boss Li didn¡¯t understand and asked cautiously, ¡°Sister, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be too harsh on him in life. Playing games is tiring, and he¡¯s still growing. Supply him with good food and drink, take him for back scraping and foot massage once a week, and all these are fine. But at work, strict requirements are a must. Scare him according to my instructions. If he tries to run, doesn¡¯t want to work, or doesn¡¯t play games well and gets bored, then¡ª¡± ¡°Scare him? Yes, Sister, I got it. Don¡¯t bother giving me extra money. Your brother is playing really well, and he has made a lot of good equipment. This is enough. Please help me say a few good words to Brother Xu.¡±


    ¡°I know what to do, you won¡¯t be at a loss.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian estimated that in about ten more days, her playboy younger brother who was eager to mingle in society would also understand the harm of the game. By then, this naive child could cause her less trouble and stay in school for a few more years.


    During the National Day holiday, the school had a few days off. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t go straight home but bought some food and went to the countryside by car.


    She wanted to visit her grandmother.


    Although Jia Xiufang and Chen Lin were divorced now, the news hadn¡¯t come over yet, and Chen Lin didn¡¯t dare to tell his elderly mother about it.


    Xiao Qian grew up with her grandmother, and their affection was still strong. Although her parents were divorced, these family bonds couldn¡¯t be lost.


    Grandmother lived alone in the countryside, her body was still healthy, she lived alone in a small mud house, and her sons asked her to move to the city, but she refused, saying she couldn¡¯t get used to it. Jia Xiufang and a few sisters-in-law would come over whenever they had time, do some farm work and wash clothes, and take the old lady to the city during the holidays.


    The old lady was delighted to see Xiao Qian coming.


    Of all her grandchildren, this one was the most sensible, and she knew to come back and visit.


    There were peanuts planted behind the old lady¡¯s yard that were not yet pulled out. Xiao Qian wore a countryside-style protective gown, wrapped her head with a scarf, and helped the old lady pull out the peanuts.


    ¡°Grandma, you¡¯re so old, don¡¯t plant these anymore.¡±


    ¡°While I still can, I want to plant some. You all live in the city, and the cooking oil you buy isn¡¯t good. I¡¯ll send it to your homes after I process it. Qian¡¯er, why didn¡¯t your mom come?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s busy with the store.¡± The truth was Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know how to come because it was awkward after the divorce.


    The grandmother and granddaughter chatted and did farm work together. When Xiao Qian saw her grandmother¡¯s skinny body moving slowly, she felt sad.


    The old lady was so stubborn, refusing to leave the village. Now that she was old and had a bad heart, she was even more worried about her grandmother when she saw her.


    ¡°Grandma, you should move to the city. Go to Fourth Uncle¡¯s house. Fourth Aunt is such a good person, not like my First Uncle and Second Uncle. My family can also help out.¡±


    Although her mother was divorced, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t let Jia Xiufang serve her grandmother. It would be awkward for both parties, but she was willing and able to support her own grandmother as a granddaughter in other ways.


    ¡°In a couple of years, I won¡¯t be able to move, and I¡¯ll have to go to the city. Right now, I can still move, so I don¡¯t want to trouble you guys. Old people are always annoying wherever they go.¡±


    ¡°With me around, who would dare to bully you? Grandma, you sit here and rest for a while. I¡¯ll go scoop some water for you to drink.¡±


    Xiao Qian left her grandmother in the backyard and went to the front yard herself to fetch water. The water vat was on the steps, and standing there, she could see quite far. Suddenly, she saw a group of people coming this way. The one in front seemed familiar.


    On closer look, wasn¡¯t it Chu Xue?


    Seeing her coming this way, Xiao Qian had a bad feeling.


    Chu Xue¡¯s old home was not in this village. Why did she bring a group of people here? It was certain that she was not here for anything good.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t delay, she dropped the scoop and ran back to the backyard.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandmother saw her rushing over.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Qian¡¯er?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, my stomach hurts. Quickly, take me to the health center.¡±


    Xiao Qian dragged her grandmother from the backyard and left.


    ¡°Huh? How come it suddenly hurts?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, maybe it¡¯s appendicitis. Hurry up, Grandma, let¡¯s not delay.¡± Xiao Qian was afraid that if they waited, Chu Xue would block their way.


    She wasn¡¯t afraid of losing the fight, but her grandmother couldn¡¯t handle the provocation. She had to move her away first.


    ¡°Wait for me to get some money and lock the door.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re too slow, Grandma, I¡¯ll do it.¡± Xiao Qian put her grandmother in the backyard, jumped to the front yard, and at this moment, Chu Xue had already arrived with her people. Chu Xue¡¯s head was tied with a white rope and she looked like she was here for trouble.


    Xiao Qian was less than ten meters away from her. She smiled slightly at Chu Xue, then drew the bolt of the front yard door and ran back to the backyard under Chu Xue¡¯s gaze. She locked the back door and ran out with her grandmother, making sure not to miss a beat.


    Chu Xue brought people over to cause trouble and demand an explanation.


    After Chen Lin¡¯s divorce, it was impossible to keep the fact that Chu Xue was not pregnant a secret. Originally, she wanted Chen Lin to give her the brick house he had received, but now he only had one house, and of course, he couldn¡¯t give it to her.


    Out of anger, Chu Xue brought people to confront Chen Lin¡¯s family at the old lady¡¯s place, but she was unlucky enough to encounter Xiao Qian there..

 Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Not By Your Side (With 950+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Not By Your Side (With 950+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandma, who was said to have a stomachache, was walking briskly, as if she was about to fly. It didn¡¯t look like she was in pain at all.


    There was a small grove in the backyard, which led to the village road.


    Xiao Qian led her grandma quickly, not daring to slow down. Chu Xue was not stupid; if Xiao Qian was slow, the woman yelling outside the door would realize they had escaped through the back door.


    Her grandma must not be agitated, or she would fall ill. Speed was essential.


    Unexpectedly, what Jia Xiufang had done in her past life was now done by Chu Xue in this life.


    The tactics used by women were just a few tricks, making a scene if they couldn¡¯t intimidate Chen Lin, then harassing the elder.


    Xiao Qian was very close to her grandma, and naturally, she wouldn¡¯t let Chu Xue take advantage of her. Although if Chu Xue hurt her grandma, Chu Xue would suffer in the future, but Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to take that risk. Even as a villain, she had her principles, and she couldn¡¯t harm her loved ones.


    From the backyard to the road, Grandma was puzzled about what was going on. Xiao Qian looked left and right, and there happened to be a horse-drawn carriage with a load of beans. She lowered her head to ask Grandma.


    ¡°What should I call this person?¡± She had not been in the village for many years, so she didn¡¯t know these people.


    ¡°You call him Fourth Master.¡±


    ¡°Fourth Master!¡± Xiao Qian waved her hand, and the middle-aged man driving the horse stopped. He smiled and greeted them when he saw Xiao Qian and her grandma.


    ¡°Auntie, is this your granddaughter or granddaughter-in-law? She¡¯s very pretty.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s my third son¡¯s daughter, just got into university this year. She¡¯s a filial child who came back to visit me.¡± Grandma wanted to chat with him, as any family would be proud to have such a child.


    ¡°Fourth Master, my stomach hurts a little. Could you give us a lift to the Village Health Clinic?¡±


    Xiao Qian interrupted their chat, as villagers could go on and on when talking about family matters.


    Hearing that the child was uncomfortable, the honest Fourth Master hurriedly invited Xiao Qian and her grandma onto the carriage. Grandma sat next to Fourth Master, and with no space left, Xiao Qian climbed onto the beans and watched the distance from above.


    Chu Xue and the others hadn¡¯t shown up yet, probably still not realizing they were gone. But it would be soon.


    Xiao Qian knew that the village health center was just by the roadside, and from there, she could get on long-distance buses. The plan was to trick her unsuspecting grandmother onto a long-distance bus.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you doing? Aren¡¯t we here to see the doctor?¡± Grandma had been completely baffled by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°We are going back to the city to see a doctor.¡± Xiao Qian smiled gently, her eyes deep, as everything was under her control.


    Unaware of what was going on, grandma was quickly ushered onto the bus by her granddaughter.


    The long-distance bus had to wait at the village entrance for a while to fill up with passengers. It was only half full for now.


    Xiao Qian let her grandma sit on the bus and found a nearby small shop to call Yu Minglang.


    She would need to buy a cellphone when she got back; it was too inconvenient without one. She hoped Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t on a business trip today.


    She dialed Yu Minglang¡¯s mobile number, but it was busy.


    She called the landline, and a secretary told her that he had gone out for a while.


    Xiao Qian thought for a few seconds.


    In theory, getting her grandma on a long-distance bus to the city and avoiding Chu Xue¡¯s group should be safe. She could deal with Chu Xue, the evil woman, later. However, for some reason, she felt uneasy. Boss Qian never did anything without being sure of success.


    She picked up the phone again and called Zheng Xu, who answered right away.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, I need your help.¡±


    ¡°Tell me.¡± It wasn¡¯t the appointed time for their treatment, so Zheng Xu was pleasantly surprised when he heard Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Send a car, a reliable one, to the provincial road towards Zilong County. When you see the long-distance bus I¡¯m on, honk and pick me up. I¡¯ll give you the license plate number.¡± Xiao Qian gave him the bus¡¯s license plate number and added for good measure.


    ¡°Send another car with at least five tough guys in it.¡±


    She spoke so seriously that Zheng Xu felt anxious too.


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    It sounded pretty severe.


    ¡°Nothing has happened yet, but once it does, it¡¯ll be too late. Make full preparations, and be quick.¡±


    Still not reassured, Xiao Qian went into the health-center, bought some life-saving pills, and pocketed them before getting back on the bus.


    The trip to the city would take an hour and a half, plus the intermittent stops, which would add up to over two hours. During this time, what Chu Xue would do was uncertain. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t gamble with her grandmother¡¯s health. She considered everything carefully before getting on the bus.


    Grandma was still puzzled and wanted to ask Xiao Qian what was going on, but Xiao Qian held her stomach and said it hurt. Grandma didn¡¯t dare to ask any more questions and took care of Xiao Qian on the swaying long-distance bus to the city.


    Chu Xue originally had a plan to go to the old lady and complain about her grievances, insisting that their house be given to her as compensation. If not, she would cause a scene that nobody would want.


    But after pounding on the door for a while with no one answering, she realized that Xiao Qian and her grandma must have run off. By the time she went around to chase them from the back door, it was too late.


    ¡°Little sister, shall we just go back?¡± Chu Xue¡¯s elder brother asked.


    ¡°Go back? No, I won¡¯t turn back until I make a fuss. I¡¯m here for a fight.¡±


    Chu Xue had left her shame behind before she even left home. Her reputation in the village had always been bad, even mingling with local ruffians before she was an adult. Chen Lin was not her first man, and she didn¡¯t even like him much. She mainly felt that there was more to extract from the old man, so she had to take a cut of him before letting go.


    ¡°What should we do, then, since they¡¯re gone?¡±


    Shouting at the door was just discouraging them.


    ¡°Find them! It¡¯s not like they can just vanish!¡±


    Chu Xue asked around and indeed found out that Xiao Qian had taken her grandma onto a long-distance bus. Many people had seen it happen.


    ¡°That little vixen is quite capable of making trouble. Let¡¯s get in the car and chase them!¡± Chu Xue¡¯s family had rented a small van. Although they were about ten minutes late, their private car would definitely be faster than the long-distance bus.


    It was still possible to catch up if they really wanted to.


    Xiao Qian sat on the long-distance bus, eyes closed and resting.


    The bus stopped intermittently along the way, and she hadn¡¯t had time to take off her work clothes, but she had removed the scarf from her head.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian was calculating a math problem in her mind.


    If Chu Xue and her party were driving, how long would it take them to catch up to the stopping long-distance bus, at the fastest speed of a private car?


    Looking at her grandmother¡¯s profile, Xiao Qian felt an inexplicable anxiety in her calm heart.


    She was not afraid of causing trouble but afraid of losing the ones she cared about.


    On her wrist, the transparent and flowing jade bracelet reflected a glimmer in the sunlight. Yu Minglang, why is it that every time I need you, you vanish¡­.

 Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Who Arrives First (Thanks to

    Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Who Arrives First (Thanks to


    Silent Passerby and Shi Bi+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    The long-distance bus made stops through the villages for over half an hour, and finally got on the provincial road.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s people hadn¡¯t arrived yet, and Xiao Qian estimated that as long as they reach the provincial road and accelerate, the bus would make fewer stops.


    She was unsure whether Chu Xue would chase after them.


    In a normal analysis, a regular person wouldn¡¯t do such a thing.


    But Chu Xue was not an ordinary person, Xiao Qian had analyzed her in her past life, Chu Xue was not short of intelligence, after Chen Lin divorced in their past life, he immediately relocated, and Chu Xue spotted the opportunity to marry him immediately. Most of Chen Lin¡¯s fortune later must have been manipulated by this woman.


    If Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis was correct, Chen Lin must have been involved in smuggling transactions in their past life, something Chen Lin himself would not dare to undertake, but Chu Xue did. Xiao Qian had to admit that this undervalued mistress was highly daring and ruthless.


    Even if she rose to power by relying on a man, she could independently manage business later, demonstrating more ruthlessness than ordinary women. Xiao Qian had met many powerful women in the latter part of her life, and this tactic was not uncommon. Those errant women tended to have an easier time progressing, uncontrolled by moral confines, they dared to do anything and skillfully manipulated their ¡®gifts¡¯ from heaven. It would be difficult for them not to succeed.


    Xiao Qian assessed that there was a 60 percent chance that Chu Xue would pursue them.


    All they could do now was to rely on luck and see if she would succeed in chasing them down.


    Xiao Qian felt that luck was on her side, as she had discovered the situation early and had thus started to run early, assuming there would be no problems once the bus reached the provincial road.


    But she¡¯d hardly imagined that it would not go as planned!


    Not long after getting on the provincial road, the long-distance bus started to emit white smoke from the fuel tank. The driver muttered a curse and asked the ticket collector to unload the passengers.


    ¡°This damn bus has broken down again. Everyone get off and wait for the next one to pick you up!¡±


    Grumbles could be heard from the crowd.


    In such a small place, there were only a couple of buses going to town each day. If a bus broke down, they might have to wait several hours for the next one.


    ¡°This is ridiculous, if we get off now and wait, we won¡¯t be guaranteed a seat on the next bus, even if one comes. Give us a refund!¡±


    As the crowd was grumbling, Xiao Qian, leading her grandmother off the bus, was incredibly frustrated.


    How unfortunate it was that the long-distance bus, which hardly ever broke down, broke down when she was on it.


    With a large crowd waiting for the next bus, it could take at least an hour or two.


    Xiao Qian clung to the slight hope that a taxi returning from dropping someone off in the countryside might turn up.


    She just wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible.


    Unfortunately, there was neither a taxi nor even a private car in sight.


    After waiting for several minutes, they saw a fully loaded FAW pass. With this scarcity of transport, even if you had money to spend, there was nowhere to spend it.


    From a distance, a small white van was slowly driving towards them. Xiao Qian quickly stretched out her hand to stop it, but then pulled it back.


    Chu Xue was in the co-driver¡¯s seat of the van¡­


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Her grandmother looked at her granddaughter, whose face was getting increasingly pale, and asked worriedly, ¡°Docs your stomach still hurt?¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t having a stomachache; she was distressed.


    If she had¡­ well¡­


    Looking at her grandmother, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but calcuate.


    At this point, if she had Yu Minglang¡¯s skills, she would have knocked her grandmother unconscious and then failed to confront Chu Xue and the people in the van.


    The problem was, she didn¡¯t have the strength to knock her grandmother unconscious. What if she caused her grandmother¡¯s heart disease to act up instead?


    As Chu Xue¡¯s small and rundown van got closer and closer, Xiao Qian had no ideas left.


    What was she to do now?


    This place was isolated with no place to hide, and she had an elderly woman in tow. Where could they hide?


    If the old lady hears her bickering with Chu Xue, would the box of life-saving pills in her pocket work?


    Damn it, Yu Minglang was not contactable, and Zheng Xu¡¯s rescue team hadn¡¯t arrived. Would she, a ¡®dragon¡¯, be trapped in the shallow waters and be repulsed to death by Chu Xue? It was simply the most grotesque death of the year.


    If a private car had come along earlier, it would have been fine. But a private car wouldn¡¯t do any good now. Chu Xue must have seen her, if a car passed by and she got in, Chu Xue would still give chase.


    Unless it was a large jeep like Yu Minglang¡¯s, which could clatter around in the hills. If the small van dared to follow, its chassis would be shattered. But wait, what was that she saw?


    The car coming from the other side¡­ it looked like Yu Minglang¡¯s?


    Xiao Qian rubbed her eyes. The license plate was indeed Yu Minglang¡¯s!


    She felt like she had just hit the jackpot!


    Xiao Qian kept on waving to him, shouting as loudly as she could.


    Yu Minglang also saw her. He stopped the car on the side of the muddy path, ensuring it wouldn¡¯t affect road safety. Making sure there were no other vehicles, he crossed the road and approached Xiao Qian.


    When Xiao Qian saw Yu Minglang at this moment, her heart was ready to burst. The timing of Yu Minglang¡¯s arrival was just perfect!


    His appearance at this moment would definitely boost his favorability in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart a few points.


    ¡°How did you know to come?¡± Xiao Qian was so excited that she held his hand, her face filled with joy, forgetting that her grandmother was still with them.


    Yu Minglang had never experienced such an enthusiastic reception from Xiao Qian, and he enjoyed it very much. The way she looked at him was so passionate. Give Yu Minglang a crowbar now, and he could likely pry open the earth. It was so beautiful.


    ¡°I was on my way to your house. Your mom said you¡¯d gone out to the countryside. I saw the weather forecast predicting rain tonight, and I was worried that the long-distance bus wouldn¡¯t run and you wouldn¡¯t be able to get back, so I came to pick you up.¡±


    Yu Minglang originally didn¡¯t have time off, but he¡¯d managed to arrange for two days off. Initially, he wanted to invite his girlfriend to go mountain climbing and appreciate the autumn leaves, but his plan fell through.


    He had to squeeze out this time. Once he had it free, he didn¡¯t want to squander it. He hadn¡¯t seen Xiao Qian in a long time and truly missed her, so he simply decided to come over to see if he could pick her up.


    The situation turned out to be so favorable that Xiao Qian could hardly contain her joy.


    ¡°I will take my grandmother to your car. Keep an eye out for me and don¡¯t let the people in the vehicles behind go across the road.¡±


    Without time to explain, Xiao Qian whisked her grandmother into Yu Minglang¡¯s car and switched on the stereo system.


    As soon as the stereo started playing, Xiao Qian had a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.


    Wasn¡¯t this the high-energy song she had sung?


    She couldn¡¯t play this kind of music for an old lady; it could trigger a heart attack.


    ¡°Grandma, sit and wait here in the car, don¡¯t get out.¡± She switched to a soothing melody, and out of the corner of her eye saw Chu Xue¡¯s car stop and a crowd get out. Someone wanted to cross the road, but Yu Minglang stopped them.


    Although Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know exactly what was happening, he knew that he must follow Xiao Qian¡¯s instructions unconditionally.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s grandmother was dumbfounded.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. The man down there is my boyfriend, and the people behind him, they are¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian was about to make an excuse when she noticed something amiss outside.. She stopped, watching as one person from Chu Xue¡¯s group hurled a punch directly at Yu Minglang¡¯s face!

 Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Public Confrontation

    Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Public Confrontation


    Translator: 549690339


    Zheng Xu received a call from Xiao Qian, immediately gathered his people, brought a car full of minions, and brought nearly 20 people in two cars, swaggering over.


    In the end, after all the fuss, they saw such a heartbreaking scene.


    Zheng Xu directly informed his men to stay in place and not to go over, just watching how Yu Minglang would act as a bodyguard.


    Chu Xue saw Xiao Qian bring such a powerful guy, knowing that she could not force her way in.


    Instantly changed her face, wiping her tears pitifully and said, ¡°Qian¡¯er, we¡¯ve lived together for so many years, even if you don¡¯t have any feelings for me-¡±


    ¡°My dad and you had a good relationship, and he even divorced his original wife for you.¡±


    Xiao Qian interrupted just in time to prevent Chu Xue from playing the emotional card.


    Chu Xue stiffened, and as if she hadn¡¯t heard the explosive tone in Xiao Qian¡¯s words, her tears fell like raindrops.


    ¡°For the sake of your unborn brother, can¡¯t you be less cruel?¡± She touched her belly, crying miserably.


    ¡°My mom has been menopausal for a year, where¡¯s the brother?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me, I¡¯m pregnant with your dad¡¯s child, it¡¯s been several months already. If it weren¡¯t for having nowhere to go, I wouldn¡¯t come to find you.¡±


    ¡°If you have a child, why don¡¯t you go to my dad, why come to me?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t find your dad now either¡­ wuu wuu, poor me and the child in my belly, Qian¡¯er, can you let me talk to your grandma, just a few sentences, okay?¡±


    ¡°Everyone doesn¡¯t know whether it¡¯s a human, a demon, or a Nezha in your belly. Stop talking nonsense, whoever let you get pregnant, go find them. From the day you entangled with a married man, you should have thought about your current end, don¡¯t bother my grandma, I¡¯m telling you, my grandma is old, if you anger her and something happens, it won¡¯t be good for you either.¡±


    The people around them who had been listening to the scene began to understand, whispering and discussing, this was a mistress coming to overthrow the palace.


    Chu Xue originally wanted to play the emotional card, but Xiao Qian countered her, leaving her speechless and helpless.


    Suddenly, she yanked Xiao Qian away and screamed in the direction of Yu Minglang¡¯s car.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, I¡¯m pregnant with your son¡¯s child!¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, lend me a pair of little hands, grab a handful of black soil and bury the ghost first!¡±


    As she yelled, Xiao Qian was not willing to show weakness, singing along, and it even rhymed.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandma was sitting in the car, hearing the chaos outside, not knowing what was being said, then a woman yelled towards them, and her granddaughter also stretched her neck to sing.


    ¡°This tall young man looks good, but these two girls fighting in the street for him is too indecent, especially Qian¡¯er, how could she sing over a man¡­¡±


    Qian¡¯er¡¯s grandma mumbled to herself, if Yu Minglang, who was watching the show with a smile, heard what Qian¡¯er¡¯s grandma said, he would spit blood.


    He was really wronged.


    Chu Xue saw that her yelling didn¡¯t work, and yelled again, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not his!¡± Xiao Qian followed suit, facing her grandma¡¯s side, secretly pointing at Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang probably felt something was wrong and turned his head. Xiao Qian quickly retracted her hand and pretended to fix her hair.


    There seemed to be something strange, Yu Minglang looked puzzled at the little girl next to him. Xiao Qian immediately flashed a particularly gentle smile at him, refusing to admit it.


    What is a boyfriend for?


    During crucial moments, he is for taking the bullets, just like this awesome scene!


    Chu Xue saw that her yelling didn¡¯t work, so she turned her head and gave a signal to the group of people behind her, and they all followed suit.


    ¡°She¡¯s pregnant!¡±


    Now, even with Xiao Qian¡¯s grandma¡¯s bad hearing, she could hear clearly.


    Yu Minglang looked curiously at Xiao Qian, wondering how she would react.


    Xiao Qian, calm and unhurried, clapped her hands on her belly, and Yu Minglang almost burst out laughing.


    Chu Xue hadn¡¯t reacted yet, and Xiao Qian blackened her again. The group of people were still shouting ¨C she¡¯s pregnant!


    As they shouted, Xiao Qian patted her belly.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandma saw it from the car and her heart thumped.


    Oh, is my granddaughter pregnant?


    Xiao Qian decided it was enough fun and told Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Leave it to you, finish this battle within 5 minutes.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yu Minglang raised an eyebrow.


    Xiao Qian knew that he was a man who wouldn¡¯t give up an advantage.


    ¡°If it¡¯s done, I¡¯ll spend the rest of the day with you.¡±


    Was this agreeing to a date? Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes brightened, as if divinely helped, his whole body emanating a powerful aura.


    ¡°Leave the way you came, roll quickly, don¡¯t let me see you annoy me. If you don¡¯t go¡ª¡± His eyes searched around, regretfully, there were no bricks on the Provincial Road.


    But it didn¡¯t matter, it didn¡¯t affect Yu Minglang flexing his muscles. He went straight to the minivan Chu Xue had come in, took a horse stance, and punched it, with a clang.


    He knocked down a large chunk of the car¡¯s hood. For a man who could break bricks, a low-quality van like this was no challenge.


    After one punch, Yu Minglang felt unsatisfied. He aimed another kick at the car door, deforming it.


    The driver¡¯s face turned green. Being an extra this time without receiving a meal as a reward was already annoying, but also having their car damaged like this, if they had known earlier, they wouldn¡¯t have gotten involved in this. Wuu wuu, poor car¡­


    Yu Minglang was satisfied and retracted his hand. Magnanimously, he took Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and crossed the road under everyone¡¯s gaze. Casually opened the car door, letting Xiao Qian into the car, he waved goodbye to the group of people he had scared, bye-bye-


    In the car, Xiao Qian asked her grandma, ¡°Grandma, how are you, is anything uncomfortable?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­Qian¡¯er, your stomach¡­does it still hurt?¡±


    The old lady was now torn inside, wanting to ask her granddaughter about the ¡°pregnancy¡± but feeling embarrassed to do so in front of Yu Minglang. She could only ask implicitly.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, nothing¡¯s wrong with me, grandma, this is Yu Minglang.¡±


    ¡°Hello, grandma, I¡¯m Qian¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend,¡± Yu Minglang immediately turned around and pleasingly smiled, bright and sweet.


    Grandma wanted to say something but hesitated and eventually said nothing.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know that he had already become a scumbag in grandma¡¯s heart who stepped on two boats and even got Xiao Qian pregnant¡­


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, let¡¯s go to your house, I¡¯d like to talk to your mom,¡± Although the old lady was almost 70, her mind was still sharp.


    Since her granddaughter was ¡°pregnant¡±, it was time to talk about the marriage.


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get away from here first,¡± Xiao Qian took a look at Chu Xue¡¯s direction. They seemed to be discussing something. The emotional driver was pointing at the broken door and the dented front, Chu Xue was explaining something, looking like they were getting into a quarrel.


    Failed to steal the chicken and lost the rice instead, serves them right!


    As Yu Minglang started the car and was about to turn around, he and Xiao Qian saw the fleet of cars ahead.


    Although they didn¡¯t recognize the others, Yu Minglang could spot Zheng Xu¡¯s gaudy car even in ashes.


    He turned his head and asked Xiao Qian unhappily, with deep eyes, ¡°Why is he here too?¡±

 Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Glimpse into the Heart

    Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Glimpse into the Heart


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang was in the inner room, and Xiao Qian was in the living room, both answering questions at the same time.


    He had done a similar TAT in his old unit¡¯s Psychological Intervention Group, but the one Xiao Qian gave him was different from the ones he had done before.


    While answering the questions quickly, he marveled at Xiao Qian¡¯s memory, being able to remember so many things, truly deserving to be the girl he had chosen.


    ¡°What kind of questions are these, so messy. Like ¡®What would you do if you encountered a cockroach? a. Cut it into pieces with scissors b. Smash it with a shoe until it¡¯s a bloody mess c. Burn it with a lighter d. Throw it directly into the toilet bowl¡¯, of course, I choose c¡­¡±


    In addition to these multiple-choice questions, there were also some open-ended ones. For example, an engineer who had worked at the Antarctic Station ate some meat his wife served him, but found it tasted strange. When he asked his wife what kind of meat it was, she replied that it was penguin meat. After some silence, the engineer stabbed his throat with a fork. Why?


    There were also some questions that were drawings by Xiao Qian, asking Yu Minglang what he thought they looked like, and he wrote out his answers in a flurry.


    At this point, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t realize that he had fallen into Xiao Qian¡¯s subtle trap¡­


    After about ten minutes, both of them finished writing. Yu Minglang handed his answers to Xiao Qian, and Xiao Qian handed her answers to Yu Minglang, and they started to check each other¡¯s work.


    The majority of their answers were different.


    ¡°Is there anything interesting about these questions?¡± Yu Minglang was amazed when he looked through them, especially the one about the penguin.


    ¡°Some of these questions are original, and some are adapted from foreign TAT questions. They test your personality from different angles. For example, for the cockroach question, since you chose c, it means that you may appear normal on the surface, but in fact, there is a little bit of a twisted factor inside you. Combined with the answers pertaining to relationships¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze lingered on one question, and her face turned slightly red.


    Yu Minglang looked at her puzzled, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°You may have¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say any further; otherwise, she would have exposed herself.


    Actually, the set of questions she gave Zheng Xu was only half of this one. She added the last 20 questions herself, hoping to get a comprehensive understanding of him. Of course, she couldn¡¯t tell him, as he would find out if she did.


    ¡°What do I have?¡±


    ¡°Nothing serious. Overall, you¡¯re a pretty sunny person, with a low probability of developing mental illness.¡±


    It turns out that he may have a violent tendency when it comes to that aspect, which is probably why he liked to take her from behind in their past life¡­ This is definitely the instinct of a beast!


    Having an affair with him was like having bruises all over her body, and he seemed to enjoy biting¡­ Ahem, he might like to vent his work pressure on that thing, but fortunately, he hasn¡¯t reached the level of S&M yet.


    Overall, this was a man who was a beast in bed and pretended to be a gentleman outside of it. For a woman, he was still a good choice for love, and he had a strong sense of responsibility. As Xiao Qian had previously judged, he was very particular about relationships and was definitely related to his childhood experiences.


    That was how Xiao Qian, with a slightly lewd expression, used her technical means to quietly analyze him.


    Unbeknownst to Yu Minglang, he had revealed his inner self to Xiao Qian. However, the way Xiao Qian kept glancing between his answers and him, with a playful look in her eyes, made him feel uneasy. He had a feeling that this set of questions seemed to have exposed something¡­


    Is there a problem with the answers?¡± Yu Minglang felt that Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes were looking at him just like when he had his medical examination during military enlistment ¨C naked and vulnerable. Luckily, there were no female doctors, or else it would have been extremely embarrassing.


    Indeed, the truth was that Xiao Qian¡¯s set of questions was full of traps that almost laid bare his heart, openly peering into his thoughts. Being a psychologist, she had some special privileges in this regard.


    ¡°No problem. See, everyone has different answers. You saw that you and I have different answers, but I have 90% of the same answers as Zheng Xu.¡±


    What¡¯s the reason?¡± Yu Minglang was somewhat depressed. Why did his girlfriend have different answers from him, and why were Zheng Xu and Xiao Qian so similar?


    ¡°The probability of multiple pregnancies in humans is only about one in 100,000 to 200,000, but even twins think differently. The cognitive difference between men and women is even greater, and it has something to do with the structure of our brains. I came up with the concept of ¡®spiritual twins¡¯, and although there are no data on how many spiritual twins there are among humans, the probability is certainly lower than that of physiological twins, especially cross-gender spiritual twins, which are almost impossible. However, Zheng Xu and I are exactly that.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so great about that? It¡¯s like your left hand touching your right hand, knowing everything he¡¯s thinking ¨C no fun at all.¡± Yu Minglang became jealous, feeling resentment, and began to speak nonsense.


    He would never admit that he was jealous.


    ¡°That¡¯s why there could never be anything more than friendship between him and me, at least from my side. I would never get together with my own spiritual twin.¡±


    Two people who are too alike will lose the fun of being together.


    Although she and Yu Minglang would occasionally quarrel, those quarrels were part of their love life. Once they were too alike in thought and lost their novelty, life would become boring. Couples who quarrel easily usually walk hand in hand for a lifetime, while those who never have a disagreement could end their relationship over a sudden argument.


    ¡°You might not be interested in him, but he might not be uninterested in you. Don¡¯t forget, you still have a 10% difference.¡± Yu Minglang spoke from a man¡¯s perspective.


    He could see the way Zheng Xu looked at Xiao Qian ¨C it was a man¡¯s gaze on a woman. Though Xiao Qian had no romantic feelings for Zheng Xu; he might have feelings for her!


    ¡°Right now, he¡¯s just like looking in a mirror but doesn¡¯t realize it.¡±


    Xiao Qian believed that Zheng Xu was a very narcissistic person. His current feelings for her were nothing more than infatuation. When the right person for him appeared, he would understand that this infatuation was not love.


    ¡°Then, Doctor Chen, based on your analysis, what kind of woman would Zheng Xu be interested in? I¡¯ll find him a few in advance.¡± He wanted to get that black cucumber off of his girl.


    ¡°First of all, it should be a woman.¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s sexual orientation seemed to be normal.


    ¡°¡­¡± What a pointless remark!


    ¡°High IQ beautiful, outstanding in a specific field. He wouldn¡¯t want to be with someone inferior to him, nor someone who is not good-looking. The woman should be clear-minded and decisive. He might also prefer a more active and aggressive woman¡ªYu Minglang, if you were a woman, he would be head over heels in love with you.¡±


    Xiao Qian said all that based on her own criteria for a partner, except for the first point.


    Yu Minglang felt disgusted by her.


    ¡°Even if I were to be reborn as a woman, I wouldn¡¯t want to be with a man who had been with so many people. Ugh! Why would I want to be a woman!¡±


    He had been led astray by this girl.


    ¡°So, you should be relieved that I¡¯m not the right woman for Zheng Xu.¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m even more worried now.¡±


    Because, from what Xiao Qian said, Yu Minglang thought that Zheng Xu might be lonely for a lifetime.. Where would he find a woman like that?

 Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Show Your Stance

    Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Show Your Stance


    Translator: 549690339


    There are many beautiful women, but how many of them can reach the top in their field? An average-looking woman can easily seduce a bunch of men and get all kinds of good conditions without even trying. So why bother working hard?


    Even if there are some who make it to the top of their industry, they must be of a certain age. Look at the powerful women in the shopping mall: even the youngest of them is in her early 30s. All things considered, Yu Minglang thinks that Zheng Xu will really be alone for a lifetime.


    ¡°It¡¯s because Zheng Xu is so similar to me that I must cure him. If he can get better, I can find a way to save myself too. Yu Minglang, I¡¯m telling you these things because I respect you. If you don¡¯t live up to my expectations, you can cause a scene. If it gets too big, it should be time for us to call it quits.¡±


    After listening to Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Yu Minglang understood that if he continues to focus on this issue, Xiao Qian might break up with him.


    ¡°Luckily, I majored in psychology. Think about it, if I were an andrology specialist touching and probing patients all day, wouldn¡¯t you go crazy?¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately thought of the physical examination, where everyone has to undress and stand in a line while the lewd male doctor examines them one by one. Even now, he doesn¡¯t want to think about that experience.


    However, when he thought about what Xiao Qian said that she¡¯s a female doctor¡­


    His head shook like a rattle drum.


    ¡°You can only poke me, and forget about others. Mainly because once you¡¯ve seen me, you won¡¯t want to touch anyone else.¡±


    ¡°¡­Do you have any shame?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed slightly, thinking about when they were together in their past lives. He did indeed have the right to be proud.


    ¡°In short, there¡¯s no gender distinction in careers. My job is like this, and I¡¯ll certainly have many male patients in the future. Yu Minglang, you better get used to it. You always ask me to stay vigilant, so you should be prepared too.¡±


    ¡°Doctor¡­ sounds terrible.¡± What does it have to do with roast chicken?


    ¡°Don¡¯t change the subject, make a statement.¡±


    Yu Minglang knew he couldn¡¯t avoid it, so he said insincerely, ¡°As long as the kid doesn¡¯t have any intentions towards you, I won¡¯t bother him. I actually don¡¯t worry about you running away with him. Where can you find such a good man without me? That kid Zheng Xu, he¡¯s utterly unreliable when faced with a problem.¡±


    ¡°What problem? What are you talking about?¡± Xiao Qian caught the keyword.


    ¡°It was when we were in school. Once, the school warehouse caught¡ª¡±


    Before Yu Minglang finished speaking, the phone rang.


    He made a pause gesture and pulled Xiao Qian onto his lap, forcing her to stay in that position. He hugged her in his arms and leaned his head comfortably on her shoulder.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, shameless! Even when answering the phone, he had to use her as a human pillow!


    ¡°Mom, yeah, I¡¯m at home. Going back for dinner?¡± Yu Minglang glanced at Xiao Qian in his arms.


    Xiao Qian tensed up, suddenly feeling a bad premonition. She shook her head desperately, signaling that she didn¡¯t want to get involved.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind, but my girlfriend doesn¡¯t want to see you guys because she thinks you all are not good-looking¡ª Ow!¡± Yu Minglang finished and was pinched in the waist by Xiao Qian.


    You shameless rascal! Can¡¯t you behave?


    Isn¡¯t this setting her up? If he said this, what would his mother think of her?


    ¡°Put her on the phone? Alright, you talk to her.¡± Yu Minglang handed the phone to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian gritted her teeth, made a beheading gesture to him, and Yu Minglang shrugged his shoulders with a particularly innocent expression. It wasn¡¯t intentional¡­ right!


    ¡°Hello Auntie, I¡¯m Chen Xiaoqian.¡± Xiao Qian never expected to have a conversation with his mother so soon.


    He was really shameless, and he didn¡¯t ask for her consent before creating this situation. It was way too domineering.


    Now that it¡¯s come to this, whether she¡¯s mentally prepared or not, she¡¯ll just have to deal with it.


    ¡°Hello, Xiao Qian.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mother sounded authoritative, which was related to her being a vice president. However, she was also very friendly and enthusiastic, making it hard for Xiao Qian to refuse.


    ¡°Auntie, it doesn¡¯t seem appropriate for me to go when your family is gathering. Another day, I¡¯ll¡ª¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no better day than today. Come over now and eat with us. After dinner, the youngest can take you home. Xiao Qian, I¡¯ve been wanting to meet you for a while. Let¡¯s just see each other. Don¡¯t put any pressure on yourself, okay?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mother had accurate information and knew that Xiao Qian had returned home with Yu. She timed her call perfectly, and her son was indeed cooperating with her.


    ¡°¡­Okay, I will come then.¡±


    Since his parents have spoken to this extent, it would be inappropriate for Xiao Qian to not give face.


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian was so angry that she didn¡¯t let go of Yu Minglang¡¯s waist and kept slapping his chest.


    ¡°Shameless! Who let you decide all by yourself?¡±


    Their relationship hasn¡¯t been confirmed yet, and they were already rushing to meet each other¡¯s parents. This pace and order were too fast.


    ¡°It¡¯s not my fault. Isn¡¯t my mom too impatient?¡± Yu Minglang pushed all the responsibility onto his mother.


    ¡°Don¡¯t pretend with me! You did it on purpose!¡± When Xiao Qian thought about meeting his family, she couldn¡¯t stay calm.


    In their past life, they had been together for so long, but he never mentioned meeting the parents. When he proposed to take her to meet his family, she ran away.


    None of them were ordinary people. Thinking of meeting them so soon, Xiao Qian felt inexplicably irritated.


    She was supposed to be in the countryside visiting her grandmother today, and her clothes were very casual. Wearing these to meet his parents, would it be considered rude? There¡¯s also no gift prepared¡­


    Boss Qian has never liked fighting unprepared battles. She felt unhappy about being in such a passive situation, and when she saw Yu Minglang smiling like it was a joke, she got even angrier and slapped him again.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you big jerk! Didn¡¯t we agree that the timing would be up to me? Can¡¯t you keep your word? You¡¯re such a smooth talker!¡±


    He was really shameless back then, showing his face to her mother, and now he¡¯s playing this card, forcing her to meet his family. If men¡¯s words can be trusted, pigs would climb trees.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like life is chasing after you. Aren¡¯t we all together now? It¡¯s not like I called my mom on purpose. She found out on her own¡­ Don¡¯t worry, my family is all easygoing. Going to my house is not a dangerous place. What are you afraid of?¡±


    ¡°Wait for me. Keep your guard up. I¡¯ll settle this with you later. Get up quickly!¡±


    ¡°No need to hurry, dinner must still be being prepared. Let¡¯s go later and eat when it¡¯s ready. Come on, kiss me again¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth was on the pillow, and Xiao Qian smashed his face with it, saying scornfully.


    ¡°Take the car key and the wallet. Let¡¯s go now!¡±


    ¡°What for?¡±


    ¡°To buy clothes! You idiot!¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to wear her holey jeans to meet his family. He didn¡¯t say what his father did, but she knew.


    Wouldn¡¯t wearing these clothes to meet them leave a negative first impression?

 Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Headache Feeling (Monthly Ticket 1000+ Update)

    Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Headache Feeling (Monthly Ticket 1000+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    The first time going to her boyfriend¡¯s house, what should she wear? This was a problem.


    If Yu Minglang¡¯s family was affluent, dressing up a bit would show respect; if they were poor, dressing casually would do, to avoid putting pressure on them. Yu Minglang¡¯s family was more complex than that¡ªthey belonged to a high-class aristocratic family with deep roots. Dressing ostentatiously or shabbily wouldn¡¯t work.


    Although Yu Minglang kept stressing that she looked just fine as she was, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t buy it. A bad first impression would be hard to fix later on.


    He took her to a shopping mall in the city, where they began to look for suitable clothes from a mid-range brand.


    While Xiao Qian tried on clothes, Yu Minglang sat in the store wearing a standard bored expression that men have when they go shopping. Xiao Qian asked him which outfit looked best, and he just nodded to everything; in his eyes, she looked about the same in anything. Most men acted like this.


    Seeing his pained expression, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t push him and chose her own outfit instead.


    She eventually selected a green cardigan, which she paired with a white blouse and black pants. The look was both intellectual and ladylike; it made her look mature but not too old and had a touch of scholarly elegance. The buttons were made of pearl, which added a touch of sophistication, emphasizing Xiao Qian¡¯s intellectual charisma without making her look too mature or frumpy.


    In fact, if she¡¯d paired the blouse with a tight skirt and black stockings, she would project a completely different image.


    Xiao Qian determined that Yu Minglang¡¯s father, who was said to be a very upright man, would likely not approve of her wearing a skirt during this season, so she opted for this outfit as a safer choice.


    When Xiao Qian had finished changing, she asked him.


    ¡°Does this work?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up, and he turned to ask the salesperson.


    ¡°Do you have any men¡¯s clothes in a similar color?¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir. This way, please.¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes. Was he trying to match clothes with her?


    Dating a guy in his twenties and one in his thirties was a completely different experience, even if they were the same person.


    In his previous life, Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t so keen on flaunting his relationship with such loving expressions. He was still young back then.


    Yu Minglang tried on the green shirt and black pants, and his long legs made the outfit look stylish.


    ¡°Stay still.¡± Xiao Qian crouched down to help him tuck his pants into his ankle boots. Yu Minglang watched her fix his pants and felt an indescribable warmth in his heart.


    His little girl was quite considerate after all.


    Xiao Qian stood up, took a few steps back, and scrutinized him from both sides before nodding approvingly.


    ¡°Please wrap them up.¡±


    Yu Minglang particularly loved wearing combat boots. Whenever he wasn¡¯t at a formal occasion, he¡¯d sport black or desert-colored boots¡ªhigh-cut in winter and low-cut in spring, summer, and autumn. Paired with his long legs and tight pants, he cut a dashing figure.


    She strongly suspected that he was one of those weird guys who bought multiple pairs of the same shoes in the same color and style, then switched them out constantly; otherwise, his shoes wouldn¡¯t have always been that clean.


    As the couple strolled together wearing their new matching outfits, they looked compatible¡ªhim, tall and handsome, and her, small and delicate. Even the salesperson praised them, saying that they looked better than models.


    When they left the store, Yu Minglang muttered under his breath.


    ¡°I¡¯ll only wear these damn pants once. Never again.¡±


    Xiao Qian gave him a puzzled look. ¡°Why?¡±


    They seemed to suit him well¡ªquite the handsome fellow.


    ¡°¡­I won¡¯t tell you.¡± These tight pants, with no elasticity and made of thick, hard fabric, didn¡¯t offer much comfort¡­


    Asian cuts just didn¡¯t fit right around certain areas. Though such tight pants might¡¯ve worked for others, Yu Minglang found them extremely uncomfortable.


    Still, he was willing to wear them to match his girlfriend¡¯s outfit¡ªeven at the risk of cracking an egg¡ªproving that he was quite a dedicated man.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but give him a curious look. Holding hands with her and wearing matching clothes cheered him up so much that he could temporarily ignore his discomfort.


    ¡°Sing a song for me¡ªthe one you used to chant at school.¡±


    ¡°I have a little donkey, and I never ride it-¡±


    ¡°Be serious!¡±


    ¡°One day, on a whim, I rode it to the market-¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Yu Minglang looked at her sullenly while Xiao Qian made a fist and pretended to hold a whip, even gesturing toward the ¡°little donkey¡± that was driving.


    Yu Minglang clenched his teeth. Little girl, once you¡¯ve grown up, I¡¯ll ¡°ride¡± you as much as you want!


    His parents lived in the best neighborhood in the city¡ªa five-story villa. The entrance was guarded, and ID was required to enter. The neighbors were all influential figures in the city, greeting each other as they passed by.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s parents¡¯ house was very close to his own¡ªjust a few minutes¡¯ walk. After the pair bought their clothes and returned home, Yu Minglang parked the car in the parking lot and then, hand in hand, they walked around the neighborhood with a swagger that broadcasted their pride.


    Yu Minglang carried a fruit basket in one hand, holding Xiao Qian¡¯s hand with the other. They deliberately took a detour around the parking lot before heading home. Xiao Qian could feel the many gazes around them, shooting like lasers from every direction. Yu Minglang would stop to greet anyone familiar. ¡°Uncle Wang, are you out walking your bird?¡±


    ¡°Youngest, who¡¯s this girl?¡±


    ¡°My girlfriend, Xiao Qian. Say hello to Uncle Wang!¡±


    ¡°Hello, Uncle Wang!¡±


    This conversation repeated itself at least ten times in a matter of minutes, the only difference being the names being used.


    While flashing polite smiles, Xiao Qian whispered to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Is it true that cars aren¡¯t allowed in your building¡¯s courtyard?¡±


    Why did she feel like she¡¯d been duped by this bad guy?


    ¡°Of course! Look, the uncles and aunts are old, and the cars pollute the air.¡±


    As if to prove him wrong, a jeep zoomed by.


    Xiao Qian looked at him, but he continued to argue.


    ¡°It must¡¯ve been an emergency. Doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    No sooner had he finished speaking than a horn blared from behind them. As Yu Minglang turned around, a private Cadillac was honking at them.


    The driver stuck his head out. ¡°Youngest, where¡¯s your car?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the driver, a man in his forties who bore some resemblance to Yu Minglang. He was chubbier and shorter than Yu Minglang, his fat, smiling face reminiscent of the Maitreya Buddha.


    ¡°Elder brother, why did you have to expose me? I just wanted to take a walk with my girlfriend.¡±


    Since he was already exposed, Yu Minglang went ahead and admitted it while holding Xiao Qian¡¯s hand. ¡°This is our eldest brother, and the lady in the co-pilot¡¯s seat is the eldest sister-in-law. You¡¯ve met them before.¡±


    ¡°Hello, elder brother and sister-in-law!¡± Xiao Qian greeted them and gave Yu Minglang a light pinch on his waist.


    The eldest sister-in-law was the female doctor who had previously treated Xiao Qian¡¯s mother. Today, dressed in civilian clothes, her bright eyes fixed on Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian¡¯s clasped hands, she smiled even more warmly.


    ¡°Get in the car, well take you both back.¡±


    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll take Xiao Qian on a walk to familiarize her with the area.¡±


    Elder brother hit the gas and drove off.


    As he left, a voice floated out from the car window.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t our house just behind the parking lot? Youngest, so much effort to walk all the way around, aren¡¯t you tired¡­.¡±

 Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Youngest Deserves It

    Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Youngest Deserves It


    Translator: 549690339


    Boss Yu didn¡¯t park the car in the parking lot because he bought too many things, and he didn¡¯t have the strength to carry them all, so he had to drive around to conserve energy.


    However, what was the deal with Yu Lao coming to join in uninvited?


    As the older brother¡¯s and sister-in-law¡¯s car drove away, Xiao Qian turned around and looked at him with a sinister smile.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you¡¯re becoming more and more shameless.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the compliment.¡±


    Yu Minglang generously admitted it.


    He had found such a good girlfriend, how could he not show her off to the uncles, aunts, and aunties in the yard? It would be too suffocating if he didn¡¯t.


    His girlfriend was beautiful and intelligent, worthy of being shown off. He wished that everyone would know about her with a beating of gongs and drums.


    Moreover, they had spent hundreds on matching outfits, so they had to show them off to other people, or else they would feel sorry for their poor wallets¡­


    Xiao Qian saw that he was shameless and wanted to pinch him again when Yu Minglang quickly spoke up.


    ¡°Uncle Zheng, what brings you here?¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled automatically and quickly withdrew her hand that was ready to pinch him.


    She felt that this man called Uncle Zheng looked familiar, like she had seen him somewhere before¡­


    ¡°I came to do some errands and catch up with old friends for a drink.¡± Uncle Zheng smiled as he looked at Yu Minglang and the little girl holding his hand.


    ¡°Come to my house! My old man has a bottle of Moutai hidden away. Let¡¯s dig it out and have a drink.¡± Yu Minglang said enthusiastically.


    Uncle Zheng was not from this city, so it wasn¡¯t easy to meet him.


    ¡°Not today, maybe another time. I see you have plans today as well.¡± Uncle Zheng gestured towards Xiao Qian, and Yu Minglang laughed heartily.


    ¡°You guessed it! This is my girlfriend Chen Xiaoqian. Xiao Qian, this is Uncle Zheng.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Uncle Zheng.¡± Why did he look so familiar? Especially his eyes¡­


    ¡°You have a girlfriend now, time flies.¡± Uncle Zheng nodded.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s hand moved from Xiao Qian¡¯s hand to her waist, and he grinned as he said.


    ¡°Indeed, time flies. You never know when fate will strike.¡±


    ¡°Haha, you naughty kid, you¡¯ve been a sly one since childhood. My second child is even older than you, and I still don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll get to hold a grandchild. The Yu family is so fortunate.¡±


    Uncle Zheng thought about the fact that although their family conditions were more or less the same, the members of the Yu family, even the youngest son, had girlfriends. He felt a wave of sorrow when he thought of his own two rascals.


    At this age, they had everything they should have. The things they had fought so much for in their youth seemed so meaningless now. It would be better to be like Old Yu, having a grandson to hold as soon as he got home.


    ¡°It must be soon. I heard that my Second Brother has had many girlfriends. There must be one suitable for him.¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced suspiciously at Yu Minglang, curious about who this Second Brother was. She wondered how large a grudge Yu Minglang must bear against him to mention his many girlfriends in front of their father.


    As expected, Uncle Zheng¡¯s face darkened.


    ¡°That kid, if he were only half as steady as you guys, I wouldn¡¯t have to worry so much¡ªforget about him, how have you been lately¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang made small talk with Uncle Zheng for a while before taking Xiao Qian away.


    Once they were far enough away, he said to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°That¡¯s Zheng Xu¡¯s father.¡±


    Xiao Qian finally realized why Uncle Zheng looked so familiar ¨C his eyes were so much like Zheng Xu¡¯s!


    No wonder Yu Minglang was purposely showing off just now!


    Yu Minglang dodged Xiao Qian¡¯s pinching hand and said solemnly.


    ¡°You see, I¡¯m so good, deliberately delaying so you can take a closer look at Zheng Xu¡¯s father. Do you think Zheng Xu¡¯s psychological issue is related to his dad?¡±


    Xiao Qian pondered for a moment and shook her head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I feel that Uncle Zheng is a very normal person. Although he seems a bit serious, he shouldn¡¯t have a negative impact on his child.¡±


    In just a few minutes, it was clear that Zheng Xu¡¯s father was not the type to be indifferent to his children. Although he was an important figure, the mention of his children brought a softness to his eyes. Despite his complaints, it was apparent that he was satisfied with his son.


    ¡°If it¡¯s not due to the family, he must have been up to some mischief in his day-to-day life.¡± Yu Minglang nodded sagely.


    Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes and stretched out her hand to pinch him hard. ¡°Don¡¯t think that by changing the subject, I¡¯ll forget how shameless you were!¡±


    Having a girlfriend with a good memory was not always a good thing. Yu Minglang felt that his waist might be bruised tomorrow.


    However, upon second thought, his situation was better than his father¡¯s. His dad was always having his ear twisted while he only got pinched on the waist where others couldn¡¯t see¡­


    Xiao Qian had wondered what Yu Minglang¡¯s home would be like, whether it would be antique or solemn and serious. But when she arrived at his home with him, she found it to be an ordinary home with nothing special about it.


    Even the furniture in their home was from the 1980s, old furniture, with landscape paintings on them. The scratches on the furniture could still be seen, but it was cleaned thoroughly and there were no unnecessary decorations. The house was spotless. However, several valuable items were casually placed around without drawing attention or showing off, exuding an aura of depth.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mother was a very serious-looking woman who seemed younger than her actual age. Yu Mingxi took after her mother in appearance. Yu Minglang¡¯s father and Second Brother Yu Mingyi looked alike, both with very serious faces and deep wrinkles, not smiling at all.


    When Yu Minglang brought Xiao Qian into the house, Eldest Sister-in-law and Mother Yu were waiting at the door. Mother Yu took one look and liked her, the girl was good-looking, and most importantly, her temperament was just right¡­


    Pleasing to the eye.


    Having reached their social position, they had seen all sorts of people and their friends¡¯ children. For a girl of her age to show such composure and grace, with her actions appropriate and not afraid of being the center of attention, and her attire neither too casual nor too showy, she was clearly a person with a sense of propriety.


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t help but compare her to the girl who had come to Second Brother Yu¡¯s home wearing such an outfit¡­ She forcibly shut down her imagination and decided not to think about it anymore, lest she get upset.


    She quickly took another look at Xiao Qian to put out her inner fire. The more she looked, the happier she became.


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t expected to receive such a warm welcome. Eldest Sister-in-law personally handed her a pair of slippers while Mother Yu grabbed her hand and refused to let go.


    Yu Minglang knew in his heart that there was no harm without comparison. Compared to Second Sister-in-law, the girl he brought home was simply too good.


    Father Yu sat on the sofa, sitting up straight while stealing glances at Xiao Qian with the corner of his eye. He had thought that a girl who would come home with the youngest Yu in the middle of the night would be a seductive woman. Instead, he saw a clean and capable young girl with good temperament.


    He was slightly relieved but couldn¡¯t show it, so Father Yu sat up even straighter.


    ¡°This old man pretending to be dignified is my dad¡ªDad, why would you dress like this? Are you trying to scare people?¡± Yu Minglang saw his father wearing formal clothes, his face pitch black. Was he trying to intimidate his girl?


    Father Yu couldn¡¯t save face after being exposed and got up to kick Yu Minglang.


    Everyone, except for Xiao Qian, laughed.. Yu Lao deserves it!

 Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Frantically Brushing Up on Good Feelings

    Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Frantically Brushing Up on Good Feelings


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°You little brat! You deserve a kick!¡± Father Yu was indeed trying to scare Xiao Qian a bit.


    With the drama from Second Brother¡¯s family in the past, Father Yu felt that he couldn¡¯t let just anyone into his family. He wanted to learn from previous mistakes and strictly control the quality of newcomers.


    However, Youngest Brother Yu, this little rascal, went about discrediting his father from the start. Losing face and getting angry, Father Yu aimed a kick his way.


    Youngest Brother Yu, having been punched by his father daily before entering the old unit, had long gotten used to it.


    But when Xiao Qian saw that Father Yu really kicked, she couldn¡¯t help but step in.


    ¡°Uncle, please don¡¯t hit him.¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled Ming Lang over to her side, which made everyone else in the room unable to laugh anymore.


    Showing she was on Youngest Brother Yu¡¯s side meant that Xiao Qian had Ming Lang in her heart. But by openly challenging Father Yu, she could easily provoke the stubborn old man¡¯s discontent. If Father Yu started disliking her, she would have tough days ahead.


    Xiao Qian smiled faintly, ¡°His new pants will be dirty and hard to wash if you kick them¡­¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll wear big underpants and do horse stances tomorrow, Dad. You can kick me as much as you want!¡± Ming Lang immediately followed her lead.


    Sister-in-law Yu laughed, Mother Yu felt relieved, and Eldest Brother, who was sitting on the sofa, gave Ming Lang a thumbs-up, saying that his taste in women was better than Second Brother¡¯s.


    Father Yu was also amused by Xiao Qian.


    This little girl had something interesting about her. She knew when to speak up and when to hold back, using humor to alleviate the tension. One look and Father Yu could tell she was smart.


    Xiao Qian was pulled by Mother Yu to sit on the sofa, with Sister-in-law Yu beside her. Father Yu felt that his family members had been conquered by this little girl and, as the last strong force in the family, couldn¡¯t be captured so easily by her. They had just met, and he still needed to chat more to find out what she was all about.


    So Father Yu stopped smiling and asked Xiao Qian seriously.


    ¡°What are the people in your family like, what do your parents do, and what are your plans for the future?¡±


    Mother Yu almost went over and pinched his ear ¨C ¡°You dead old man, what are you up to, questioning Xiao Qian like that?¡± ¡°You are treating her like a criminal, huh?¡±


    If even grown men were questioned by Father Yu like this, their hearts would be trembling. If Xiao Qian got scared, Mother Yu was definitely going to fight him.


    Ming Lang was also somewhat worried, ¡°Dad, you-1¡®


    ¡°You shut up! Did I ask you? Behave yourself and sit down!¡± Father Yu slapped the sofa, and Ming Lang obediently sat down.


    Ming Lang knew that if he spoke up for Xiao Qian now, his stubborn father would definitely dislike her. He secretly resolved that if the old man frightened Xiao Qian, he would take her away. It didn¡¯t matter if they didn¡¯t eat dinner, but he couldn¡¯t let his girl be scared. He¡¯d tell his mother about the old man¡¯s hidden alcohol later. If anyone offended his girl, no one would have a good time!


    Ming Lang glanced over at Xiao Qian and breathed a small sigh of relief. She seemed normal, not angry or scared.


    ¡°My parents just divorced, and my mother took care of me and my younger brother. She¡¯s just an ordinary small merchant, but in my eyes, she¡¯s as great as all the mothers in the world. She works hard to take care of me and my brother. In the future, I plan to open my own psychological counseling center. I believe that I can make my mother proud, without relying on anyone else.¡±


    Just like Xiao Qian¡¯s expression, her descriptions were worlds apart from the crazy woman from Second Brother¡¯s family.


    The crazy woman would always cry and whine about how hard their mother worked to raise them and how much Second Brother owed her for their household registration book. Mother Yu was very grateful that she didn¡¯t have to encounter that woman today, and she didn¡¯t want any unpleasantness when Youngest Brother brought his girlfriend home for the first time.


    ¡°So, you major in psychology?¡± Father Yu had seen the news and had some understanding of the emerging profession of psychologist. There were more men in the Psychological Intervention Group ¨C he wondered if this seemingly delicate young girl would be suited for such a career in the future?


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian is the top student in the prestigious program at Beidou Normal University. If she hadn¡¯t caught a fever during the college entrance exam, she would have been the top student!¡± Ming Lang started to brag again.


    Father Yu gave him a cold glance, ¡°Did I ask you? Did I tell you to speak? You have no discipline, no organization, and are too lax!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt like laughing. She finally understood who Xiao Qiang took after with his exaggerated reactions.


    Ming Lang spoke up in time, making Father Yu more favorable towards Xiao Qian. Although Ming Lang always knew that Xiao Qian was a straight-A student, seeing her in action was different from just imagining it.


    ¡°Have you ever considered going to Second Brother¡¯s Flight Team and joining the Psychological Intervention Group after graduation?¡± asked Father Yu.


    Ming Lang rolled his eyes. The old man was so annoying. He clearly liked Xiao Qian, but he had to keep up a facade of dissatisfaction.


    ¡°No, I haven¡¯t considered it.¡± Xiao Qian answered very decisively.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Father Yu was curious. ¡°Why not?¡±


    ¡°Since Second Brother is there, I won¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°Are you avoiding suspicion?¡±


    ¡°Not really. I believe in my own strength. Even if I go there, I can break away from the halo that Second Brother brings me. I just don¡¯t want to go, plain and simple.¡±


    What a joke! Why would she go and join the commotion there? She still wanted to follow in her past life¡¯s footsteps, take the technical route to wealth, and become a prominent psychological authority. That was what Xiao Qian thought in her heart, but she didn¡¯t say it out loud.


    Her domineering statement had everyone in the Yu family earnestly studying her, unsure if the little girl was arrogant or confident.


    ¡°Explain what you mean.¡± Daring to say that being a part of the Blue Sky Elite wasn¡¯t good meant offending the entire room. Father Yu could kick her out with one foot. Second Brother¡¯s daughter-in-law once accidentally said that flying the plane wasn¡¯t as good as doing business, and Father Yu had the nanny drive her out. He hasn¡¯t given Wang Xiaohong a good face since then.


    He had a special affection for the Blue Sky.


    ¡°I can¡¯t choose what family I was born into. Ming Lang appears to be born with a golden spoon in his mouth because of his father¡¯s halo, but he also deals with a lot of pressure. To break free from that halo, he must work harder than others. At first, people might look at him with prejudice, but he¡¯s working hard now. I believe that his abilities will eventually surpass the halo of his family background. If he can do that, so can I.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, the room fell silent.


    Only Ming Lang¡¯s eyes sparkled, and he wanted nothing more than to hug Xiao Qian and kiss her. She was truly a kindred spirit!


    She didn¡¯t avoid the identity of Ming Lang¡¯s father and was very clear about what she said. Her words were very moving.


    Sister-in-law Yu looked at her mother-in-law with pride. She told her that her judgment was accurate, and she had never misjudged a person.


    ¡°If you think it¡¯s good, why don¡¯t you want to come?¡± Father Yu¡¯s old problem surfaced again.


    Even though Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t actually want to come, Father Yu wouldn¡¯t find anyone to pull strings for her. Now that she refused, he felt dissatisfied. It was a belief unique to those who had lived through that era.


    ¡°Old man, enough is enough. If she said she wanted to come, you¡¯d think she was opportunistic. If she doesn¡¯t want to come, you still have opinions. Why do you have so many issues?¡± Mother Yu couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Auntie. I can explain this issue.¡± Xiao Qian said..

 Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Various Ways of Flattery (Monthly Ticket 1050+Updated)

    Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Various Ways of Flattery (Monthly Ticket 1050+Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I personally have great respect for people with ideals and passion, but I also want to invest more time and energy in my family.¡±


    What Xiao Qian meant was, if everyone is busy being passionate, who would make money and get rich?


    But the Yu family interpreted it as, if everyone is busy working, who would take care of the children and do the chores?


    Well, that works too.


    ¡°If the Psychological Intervention Group needs my help in the future, I can be their free external support.¡±


    Xiao Qian meant it seriously, but Father Yu took it as youthful impulsiveness.


    ¡°We have a wealth of talented people, and we don¡¯t need a little girl like you as our external support.¡±


    In his heart, he had already acknowledged Xiao Qian.


    She¡¯s indeed a good and different child, suitable for their youngest.


    Xiao Qian smiled and kept silent on the issue. Time would prove her point, and she didn¡¯t need to argue. Sooner or later, they would need her help.


    ¡°Dad, just ask a few questions for formality¡¯s sake. Don¡¯t make it an interrogation for my Xiao Qian, can we eat now?¡± Yu Minglang felt sorry for Xiao Qian, as the old man made it hard for his beloved, and he couldn¡¯t bear it.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I¡¯ll say it again, do not express your opinions and keep silent!¡± After showing off against his son, Father Yu immediately felt his wife¡¯s icy glare.


    He knew better than to antagonize their family matriarch for too long. Time was running out for his questioning, so he asked the final question.


    ¡°Tell us your opinion on our youngest son.¡±


    Direct questions from a straight man.


    If it were a younger girl, she might have been too shy to answer.


    Xiao Qian picked up the teapot on the table, filled Father Yu¡¯s empty teacup, and filled the eldest sister-in-law¡¯s empty cup. She naturally made the gesture, not affected at all.


    ¡°Ming Lang¡­¡±


    The named Yu Minglang instantly straightened up, swallowing nervously. He had never heard her opinion of him before, and felt as tense as a student being visited by the homeroom teacher at home.


    Xiao Qian glanced at him before answering seriously.


    ¡°He is a very outstanding man, with a strong sense of responsibility. Reliable when faced with difficulties, I admire the true masculinity in him. This is thanks to Uncle and Aunt¡¯s upbringing. Ming Lang¡¯s gains in this family are not material or power but the spiritual inheritance from generation to generation. These pure values are rare nowadays, and I cherish and am fortunate to have met such a genuine man.¡±


    Even a fool would know to speak well in front of a girl¡¯s parents, and Xiao Qian¡¯s words were indeed sincere, but she still held back some thoughts.


    In addition to his merits, he also had shortcomings: watching Dragon Ball, horror movies, adult European and American films, being occasionally shameless, constantly dropping morals, creatively being jealous, occasionally acting foolishly, having an eccentric mind. Oh, and his intimate dominance in bed, that one needed emphasis.


    While Xiao Qian¡¯s complaints were just in her mind, her spoken words deeply touched Father Yu, especially the last sentence about the spiritual inheritance of the family, which made him immensely satisfied.


    ¡°Haha, good, you little girl, you really know how to speak.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s all from my heart, I hope I didn¡¯t overstep.¡±


    Seeing Father Yu¡¯s expression, Xiao Qian knew she had won him over.


    She glanced at Yu Minglang, seeking praise in his eyes, but found his gaze burning with passion. It made her blush.


    She just wanted to flatter the old man and inadvertently also pleased the young one.


    ¡°Let Aunt hurry up with the dishes. The braised pork can be cooked now. Ming Li, go get my treasured wine. We¡¯re happy today, wouldn¡¯t it be fine to drink a little, my dear wife?¡± Father Yu was satisfied with Xiao Qian and tried to gain some benefits for himself.


    ¡°You can only drink a little, and it¡¯s all thanks to Xiao Qian. Ming Lang, take Xiao Qian to your room and have a look. I¡¯ll call you when dinner¡¯s ready.¡± Mother Yu was also very satisfied.


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian to his room. The Yu family had a total of five rooms: one for the parents, one for the sister, one for the eldest brother and second brother (a bunk bed), one for Yu Minglang, and one study room.


    No wonder Yu Minglang said that the girls in his family had status ¨C it was evident from the distribution of the rooms.


    Yu Mingxi¡¯s room not only faced the sun, but it was also large, even larger than her older brothers¡¯ room.


    Although Yu Minglang also had a single room, it was tiny, not even half the size of his sister¡¯s. It seemed hastily partitioned from his brothers¡¯ room. Xiao Qian tapped on his wall and, sure enough, it was made of flimsy partition boards.


    After placing a single bed and a desk inside, there was just enough space for a small wardrobe and one person to walk through.


    It was hard to imagine that he grew up in such an environment.


    Others only saw his family background, imagining him growing up pampered. But upon entering the family, Xiao Qian saw the truth. Her poor Yu Minglang had no status at home. Father Yu¡¯s temperament made it clear that he wouldn¡¯t bend the rules to help his son in his career. He was an experienced disciplinarian, evident from Yu Minglang¡¯s upbringing.


    Having grown up in such a family and having experienced hardships in his career without his father¡¯s help, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t decide whether to be relieved that Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t become a spoiled second-generation rich or to feel sorry for the difficulties he had faced along the way.


    However, the family was filled with warmth. Xiao Qian noticed that Yu Minglang¡¯s wardrobe contained various certificates and trophies from his childhood ¨C honors he had received. They had been well taken care of ¨C clean and dust-free.


    Father Yu focused more on his children¡¯s spiritual growth. Xiao Qian¡¯s recent speech had struck a chord in the hearts of the Yu family.


    The wives of Second Brother Yu had taken completely different paths when they joined the family. When Second Brother Yu brought Wang Xiaohong home, she was astonished by the size of the family home and could hardly hide her surprise. She answered questions immodestly and, after becoming familiar with the family, tried various ways to question them about their wealth, even crying poor to get things.


    The real well-off families were not as complicated as outsiders imagined. They had a pure spiritual world with an emphasis on the honor of their heritage. Wang Xiaohong was like a misfit among the Yu family, making everyone uncomfortable.


    ¡°Qian Bao, you did great just now.¡± Yu Minglang hugged Xiao Qian¡¯s waist and didn¡¯t let go. His girl had just made a great impression on his family.


    Even when his older brother had brought his wife home, the old man hadn¡¯t been this satisfied.


    Xiao Qian faced his wardrobe and felt the man¡¯s arms around her waist, sighing.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Nothing, just looking at these trophies and thinking¡­¡± She put her hand on his face and whispered softly, ¡°You¡¯ve been through a lot..¡±

 Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Receiving Gifts (Thanks to Kateliu and Shibei+Update)

    Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Receiving Gifts (Thanks to Kateliu and Shibei+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian opened the cabinet, took out a medal, and gently stroked it in her hand.


    What could be seen was a cabinet full of honors; what couldn¡¯t be seen was a little boy¡¯s stubborn growth, his unceasing struggle, all to prove himself.


    Looking at Xiao Qian¡¯s rare tender eyes, Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    Xiao Qian was puzzled as she watched him walk to the window, swiftly pull the curtains closed, lock the door, turn on the light, and perform all these actions in one go. What was he up to?


    ¡°I wanted to do this just now.¡± He walked back, hugged Xiao Qian, only in this way could he express how happy he was at this moment.


    Xiao Qian was dazed, not even realizing when she was embraced by him.


    Fortunately, Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t completely clouded by hormones and let go in time.


    Xiao Qian turned her back to him, straightening the clothes that had been wrinkled by him. The atmosphere was slightly awkward.


    ¡°So, why did Uncle just say to let Aunt make the braised pork?¡± She casually brought up a topic, as their relationship had been progressing a bit quickly lately.


    ¡°That¡¯s his favorite dish. He always thinks braised pork is the best thing in the world, then he naively measures us with his own standards. If he likes someone, he¡¯ll let Aunt make braised pork. If he doesn¡¯t like someone, he won¡¯t let her make it. It¡¯s like everyone is dying to eat it. Later, when it¡¯s served, you should save face and eat a couple of pieces. If you don¡¯t eat a single bite, he¡¯ll get upset.¡±


    ¡°Pfft.¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed.


    ¡°What are you laughing at?¡±


    ¡°1 think¡­ you and Uncle, are a little alike.¡±


    Yu Minglang proudly raised his head, ¡°Of course, both of us are from upright and unyielding backgrounds, absolutely good men.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought to herself that what she meant was they both had a somewhat naive and domineering quality, Yu Minglang and his father were cut from the same cloth.


    However, she wouldn¡¯t say such words that would offend others. Just let him be proud for a while.


    The dinner went quite happily, during which Mother Yu constantly added food to Xiao Qian¡¯s plate ¨C it was clear that she truly liked Xiao Qian. Father Yu and Big Brother Yu drank a little wine, while Ming Lang didn¡¯t touch a single drop. Even when resting, he had to be on standby, so he couldn¡¯t risk getting involved with alcohol.


    Father Yu didn¡¯t intentionally strike up a conversation with Xiao Qian. He just asked her to eat more when he was drinking with his son. Seeing Xiao Qian eating braised pork made her even more pleasing to his eye.


    This could be considered an acknowledgement of Xiao Qian.


    After dinner, Xiao Qian was dragged into the Old Man and Old Lady¡¯s bedroom to chat with Mother Yu and Eldest Sister-in-law. Yu Minglang accompanied Father and Eldest Brother in the study for tea and talked about current affairs.


    Without stepping in, standing outside the yard and looking in, it always seemed like a very complicated world. After coming in, one would realize that people here are no different from those outside. Mother Yu and Sister-in-law Yu were a bit gossipy, and Xiao Qian was candid; answering truthfully to their questions without arrogance or humility; they got along quite well.


    After chatting for a while, Mother Yu stood up and took out a small prepared box from the drawer.


    ¡°This is a gift for our first meeting. When you go back, please say hello to your mother for me. Whenever it¡¯s convenient for your family, we will visit them in person.¡±


    Mother Yu opened the box, inside which was a gold bracelet.


    Gold is not expensive these days, but it¡¯s not much cheaper either. Seeing this, Xiao Qian¡¯s scalp went numb. She had just started dating him and hadn¡¯t discussed their future yet. Giving such a big gift at first meeting, what was going on!


    ¡°Aunt, this is too valuable. I am just a student and don¡¯t need it. You keep it for now, and I may have a chance to accept it later.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to be polite. I prepared this a few years ago when it was cheap. My Eldest and Second Sister-in-law both have one. I always do things fairly, just take it; even if you can¡¯t wear it now, you¡¯ll have a chance to in the future.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve also received a bracelet from Mom. The Old Lady has a family fortune, so don¡¯t worry about making her go broke.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law chimed in, laughing.


    ¡°Really, it¡¯s not necessary. I have a bracelet, Ming Lang gave it to me.¡± Xiao Qian extended her hand to show the jade bracelet, but then felt her wrist being grabbed as an ice-cold object was slipped on.


    Mother Yu was really¡­ candid.


    After putting the bracelet on Xiao Qian, she didn¡¯t let go. Instead, she took the opportunity to take her pulse.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you¡¯re a bit kidney-yang deficient. Do you have any symptoms of irregular menstruation or menstrual pain?¡±


    ¡°Uh, occasionally. Aunt, aren¡¯t you an orthopedic doctor?¡±


    ¡°I know a little about traditional Chinese medicine. Zhaozhao, you¡¯re a gynecology expert. Why don¡¯t you take a look?¡± Mother Yu handed Xiao Qian¡¯s hand to Eldest Sister-in-law.


    Eldest Sister-in-law unceremoniously reached out to diagnose her pulse as well. She only gave Xiao Qian special treatment because she liked her. Even if Second Sister-in-law begged her, she wouldn¡¯t do so. For some reason, Second Sister-in-law seemed a little afraid of Eldest Sister-in-law and would hide when she was around.


    ¡°There¡¯s a slight deficiency. Let me give you a couple of soup recipes to nourish yourself. Xiao Qian, I didn¡¯t know you were coming, so I didn¡¯t prepare anything else. Please don¡¯t mind.¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law lowered her head, took off the necklace around her neck, and showed it to Xiao Qian. Anyone else might not have recognized it, but Xiao Qian immediately did.


    Cartier! There was even a small diamond on the pendant, making it look very delicate. No wonder Big Brother is considered a wealthy man of his time, knowing already to buy international top-brand items for his wife back then.


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, I can¡¯t accept this. It¡¯s too valuable.¡±


    ¡°This doesn¡¯t cost much. It¡¯s just 18k, not even pure gold. I put it on just this morning, and it¡¯s a new purchase by your Eldest Brother. I think this style is a bit too youthful for me, and I don¡¯t wear it well. It¡¯ll be perfect for you. Wear it for fun.¡±


    Cartier isn¡¯t pure gold and doesn¡¯t cost much¡­ Eldest Sister-in-law, you¡¯re quite the joker.


    ¡°Aunt, Eldest Sister-in-law, I¡¯m under a lot of pressure with all of this.¡± Xiao Qian thought to herself that she had only bought a fruit basket while she was receiving a bracelet and Cartier from them. It seemed a bit too much. Moreover, Yu Minglang¡¯s family members were much more enthusiastic than she had expected.


    It was due to the fact that Second Sister-in-law had caused so much trouble, which made Xiao Qian look even better and highly satisfactory in comparison.


    ¡°Seeing the youngest find you makes us all happy. You two should get along, and come visit Uncle and Aunt from time to time. Our family is not very particular; don¡¯t feel too much pressure. It¡¯s a custom in Qiang City that you can¡¯t go empty-handed on your first visit.¡±


    The words of Mother Yu were quite appropriate, but Xiao Qian knew that it was only customary to give about 200 or 4.00 yuan on the first visit in this city. Mother Yu was giving face to Yu Minglang.


    Trying to be modest at this point wouldn¡¯t give him face. Might as well accept it graciously.


    However, wearing a jade bracelet and a gold bracelet together on her wrist looked rather silly, like a newly-rich coal miner wife. Xiao Qian took off the bracelet, and Mother Yu saw this and hurriedly asked.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Xiao Qian? Do you not like the style?¡±


    Accidentally, she thought of Wang Xiaohong again, the woman Second Brother found, who gave Mother Yu a deep psychological shadow..

 Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Such a Coincidence

    Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Such a Coincidence


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian separated the gold and jade and put them on two hands, ¡°Thank you for the golden opportunity, Auntie.¡±


    Mother Yu was satisfied. Everything Xiao Qian said was pleasant. When she got back, she would instruct Ming Lang to marry her. Even without doing anything at home, just looking at her made one happy.


    Seeing the substantial weight of the gold bracelet, Xiao Qian could guess what kind of person Mother Yu was. As Ming Lang¡¯s character resembled his father¡¯s and his values mirrored his mother¡¯s, Xiao Qian compared the two bracelets on her own hands. They were different materials, but they both had one thing in common¡ªthey were heavy and solid.


    The three of them chatted for a while. Xiao Qian quickly figured out the personalities of Mother Yu and her sister-in-law, Yu Zhaozhao. Those who have been doctors for a long time tend to be meticulous, cheerful, and humorous¡ªtheir humor seems a bit cold and different from that of ordinary people. Some may not be able to appreciate their humor, but Xiao Qian could.


    As a doctor herself, Xiao Qian could keep up with their trains of thought. Aside from being a bit gossipy, these mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had good traits. They talked straightforwardly without any roundabouts.


    Mother Yu and her elder daughter-in-law couldn¡¯t get any over-the-line remarks out of Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth. They increasingly felt that although Xiao Qian was young, she spoke and acted meticulously and delicately. She wasn¡¯t naive and frivolous like other girls her age. The only time she revealed some emotions was when she spoke about Ming Lang¡¯s past, which pleased Mother Yu.


    Their family needed a smart daughter-in-law, especially as Ming Lang had a promising future. If the wife was as embarrassing as the one from their second son¡¯s family, disaster could easily happen through words spoken. Seeing how much Xiao Qian loved listening to Ming Lang¡¯s past, Mother Yu decided to bring out the photo albums.


    ¡°Each of our children has their own album, and there are two more with group photos. This is the youngest one¡¯s, look at it, he has been a rascal since childhood¡­¡±


    The Yu family was financially stable enough to afford photographs for their children at that time. The first page featured a chubby little boy showing some crucial parts on a mat. Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze fell between his legs, was he peeing?


    ¡°A three-year-old foreshadows the grown-up. You can see from his mischievousness as a kid. Before taking the photo, I asked him if he needed a pee. He hummed and hawed and looked so innocent, so I believed him. And when the photo was taken, the pee rushed out. We only had that good woolen blanket at home and would only take it out for photos. It was soiled by him.¡±


    As Mother Yu talked about some of Ming Lang¡¯s past deeds, Xiao Qian observed him growing up, and little by little, she could see the resemblance. The more she looked, the more she believed their daughter looked like him. Especially from his older photos¡ªapart from different facial shapes, the facial features were identical.


    Ming Lang was a naughty child. In many photos, he stood straight next to the wall¡ªbeing punished after doing something wrong. Year by year, he grew taller, and the cabinet by his side looked shorter.


    ¡°This is when he was in middle school. A fire broke out in the school warehouse and he put it out. He was awarded the Four Outstanding Youth certificate. To quote your uncle¡¯s words, ¡®He made minor mistakes but behaved well in major issues.¡¯ We were quite worried if he would grow up to be a hoodlum oppressing women and bullying men.¡±


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t stop tattling about his past events.


    ¡°The most worry-free one in our family is the second son. He has never troubled us from childhood to adulthood. The most troublesome one is the youngest. But as he grew up, the youngest caused fewer worries, instead¡­¡± Mother Yu looked at Xiao Qian and shook her head without saying further.


    Her elder daughter-in-law immediately understood Mother Yu¡¯s concern. The second son¡¯s family had been making troubles repeatedly, which troubled the elders. She promptly shifted the topic. Xiao Qian seemed to feel that there were some problems but couldn¡¯t pinpoint them.


    While they were talking, voices came from outside, as if a woman was visiting their house. Mother Yu felt a headache hearing the voice, as her fear was coming true.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go check. Xiao Qian, feel free to look around.¡±


    Mother Yu left. Eldest Sister-in-law also followed her out. Xiao Qian stood up, intending to join them, but was attracted by the spread-out album¡­


    She sneakily took out the picture of Ming Lang peeing as a baby, slid the second picture into the vacant spot, tucked the photo into her own pocket undetectedly, and then went out.


    In the living room, Wang Xiaohong held Panpan in her arms, sitting on the sofa. Seeing Mother Yu out, she greeted her with a grin.


    ¡°Mom, have you had dinner yet?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so late. How could we not have eaten?¡± Mother Yu answered indifferently.


    Today was National Day. She made calls in the afternoon to invite everyone over for dinner. Although she didn¡¯t like the second son¡¯s wife, she didn¡¯t exclude her.


    However, Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t even make a call, and now she only came. Mother Yu couldn¡¯t like her more when seeing her.


    ¡°I happened to be busy, so I couldn¡¯t get away. Panpan was a little sick these days. He insisted on me holding him, and I couldn¡¯t buy anything while holding him. Mom, I¡¯ll give you some money. You buy whatever you want,¡± said Wang Xiaohong as she pulled out 200 yuan from her pocket. The eldest sister-in-law opened her eyes wide. Has the sun risen from the west? She actually gave money!


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. We have everything at home. You two just live a good life. Our family doesn¡¯t need your money,¡± Mother Yu replied indifferently. Seeing her reaction, Wang Xiaohong hurriedly stuffed the money into her hand.


    ¡°Please take it, or Ming Yi will give me a hard time.¡±


    Actually, Ming Yi had called to say he was on duty and couldn¡¯t come back. He told Wang Xiaohong to send 500 yuan to his parents, as the family attached great importance to such festivals.


    However, Wang Xiaohong secretly pocketed some of it and only gave 200 yuan.


    Mother Yu didn¡¯t care about the money, but she accepted it considering it was her second son¡¯s goodwill. Immediately after, she heard Wang Xiaohong say, ¡°Mom, do we still have Cordyceps at home? Panpan has been a bit weak recently. I want to nourish him.¡±


    Mother Yu and the eldest sister-in-law both showed an expression of realization. Their doubts were resolved. They were sure before.


    No wonder Wang Xiaohong suddenly changed. She wanted to take something away after giving a little money.


    Mother Yu wished she could throw the money on the floor and step on it a few times. Wang Xiaohong really knew how not to take a loss, wanting to exchange 200 yuan for Cordyceps. Their family had enough of these things. Every year, people would post cordyceps, ginseng, etc., from the place of origin. Even if Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t mention it, Mother Yu would divide them into several portions to send to the children.


    But giving voluntarily and being asked were two different feelings.


    ¡°Xiaohong, Panpan is still too young to eat Cordyceps. Children under 16 are the most vital and with the most potential. Nutritional supplements are not suitable.¡± The elder sister-in-law understood that Wang Xiaohong wanted to bring them home to eat by herself. She knew Mother Yu would definitely give them, but she just deliberately said it to make Wang Xiaohong uncomfortable.


    Xiao Qian came out after snatching the photo, just in time to hear all this.


    ¡°Eldest sister-in-law is quite right, no wonder she studied medicine. But Panpan has always been weak, which makes me anxious. Although he¡¯s not my birth child, I¡¯ve been painstakingly raising him. You¡¯re satiated and don¡¯t know the hunger of others. Your family has good conditions and a nanny to take care of your children. My family has nothing. It¡¯s not easy to raise a child.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong was wiping the corners of her eyes as she spoke. Mother Yu glared at her daughter-in-law. The eldest sister-in-law regretted not keeping her mouth shut.. What on earth was she stirring up?

 Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 143: A Pleasant Cooperation

    Chapter 143: Chapter 143: A Pleasant Cooperation


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Zhaozhao really hated herself for stirring up trouble and causing Wang Xiaohong to freak out.


    If this continues, it¡¯ll never end. The mother-in-law usually avoids Wang Xiaohong¡¯s sensitive topics, especially when the youngest¡¯s girlfriend is here. It would make everyone feel awkward.


    Xiao Qian felt that the voice was somewhat familiar. Then, she saw a woman with average looks, thin eyelids, thin lips, and slightly triangular eyes. There were no tears, but she pretended to wipe them away. Xiao Qian also noticed a child sitting on the sofa. In an instant, she remembered ¨C it was her!


    ¡°Xiaohong, I¡¯ll have Aunt get it for you.¡± Mother Yu, with the idea of warding off misfortune by losing money, quickly tried to send her away.


    It would¡¯ve been fine on any other day, but today was the first time Ming Lang brought a girlfriend home. The Yu family couldn¡¯t afford to lose face.


    Unexpectedly, it was Ming Lang¡¯s second sister-in-law! Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was struck like a bolt of lightning, leaving her mind completely blank.


    She remembered how impressive Second Brother was when he came to school, exuding an aura of masculinity that attracted many young girls who still talked about him to this day.


    But how could Second Brother marry such a wife? These looks, this demeanor, and this strange sickness radiating from her¡­ None of it seemed like Second Brother¡¯s style.


    Xiao Qian was so shocked that she forgot to greet everyone. Ming Lang and Big Brother Yu heard the noise and came out of the study room.


    Ming Lang saw Xiao Qian standing there, staring at Second Sister-in-law without moving. He thought she was frightened by the shrew and walked over, putting his arm around her waist.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°No, nothing.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s mind was still being struck by lightning, and the more she thought about it, the scarier it became.


    If this woman really had that certain illness she suspected, and Second Brother was her spouse, then¡­


    Suddenly, it seemed terrifying, she couldn¡¯t put Second Brother¡¯s image together with that kind of illness.


    ¡°Is this the youngest¡¯s girlfriend?¡± Second Sister-in-law noticed Xiao Qian and stopped wiping away tears, staring straight at Xiao Qian.


    She didn¡¯t have any impression of Xiao Qian, just that she looked somewhat familiar but couldn¡¯t recall from where.


    ¡°Hello¡­¡± Xiao Qian finally found her voice to say hello.


    ¡°Youngest, you¡¯re in the wrong here. You bring your girlfriend home without telling Second Sister-in-law. Let me have a look too. It¡¯s not like I can eat your girlfriend, hehe.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong thought she was joking, but no one could laugh.


    Her mere words could turn the atmosphere awkward, yet she herself was unaware.


    Mother Yu felt disgusted, like she¡¯d eaten several flies. She had already made the call, but Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t want to come over. The youngest¡¯s girlfriend was brought over at the last moment, so Wang Xiaohong¡¯s words made it seem as if the youngest had acted dishonestly.


    Ming Lang didn¡¯t care about Wang Xiaohong. The family members only showed her some respect for Second Brother¡¯s sake. He¡¯d been dominant since childhood, and he wouldn¡¯t tolerate anyone causing trouble for him. Plus, Ming Lang had long wanted to help Second Brother vent his anger; now was his chance!


    ¡°We all know Second Sister-in-law is a busy person. Even phone calls can¡¯t get her here. Today her maternal uncles are visiting, tomorrow her maternal brothers are coming. If we don¡¯t visit you, it¡¯s our fault for not being polite ¨C hey, Xiao Qian, what¡¯s that on your hand?¡±


    Mother Yu kept trying to give Ming Lang a hint, but Ming Lang pretended not to see. The more he indulged Wang Xiaohong, the more she¡¯d take advantage.


    ¡°This is a gift from Auntie.¡± Xiao Qian replied.


    ¡°And what about around your neck?¡± Ming Lang had sharp eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s from Eldest Sister-in-law¡­¡± Xiao Qian had an idea what he was trying to do.


    ¡°Both Mom and Eldest Sister-in-law gave you something, right? Second Sister-in-law hates being looked down upon, doesn¡¯t she?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded. ¡°Yes, Second Sister-in-law is an open and honest person. There¡¯s no problem.¡±


    There¡¯s no problem, it¡¯d be strange if there wasn¡¯t.


    Ming Lang and Xiao Qian were playing off each other, making Wang Xiaohong¡¯s expression a bit displeased. She seemed to understand something.


    ¡°Xiao Qian and I are both sensible people. Whatever Second Sister-in-law gives us, we won¡¯t choose. More or less, it¡¯s just a gesture.¡±


    Ming Lang put Wang Xiaohong in a difficult position. If she said she wouldn¡¯t give anything, she¡¯d lose face. If she did give something, she¡¯d be really reluctant.¡±You guys didn¡¯t tell me in advance, and I¡¯m not prepared at all. How about another day? I¡¯ll make it up to you then.¡± Wang Xiaohong tried every means to dodge.


    Xiao Qian quickly analyzed the situation: Father Yu didn¡¯t want to see Wang Xiaohong, Ming Lang confronted Second Sister-in-law, Mother Yu could have stopped him but she didn¡¯t, and Eldest Sister-in-law ¡ª


    Hey, where did Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother go?


    Eldest Sister-in-law grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds, sat on the sofa with Eldest Brother enjoying the show while feeding the peeled seeds to the kids on the sofa.


    Xiao Qian isn¡¯t impulsive; she must give the Yu Family a perfect first impression. She didn¡¯t speak up just now because she was observing everyone¡¯s reactions. Since Ming Lang spoke up, she needed to follow his pace.


    Someone offered themselves as a stepping stone to earn the Yu Family¡¯s favor, so she couldn¡¯t miss the chance!


    Instead of being a passive daughter-in-law, she should show off her fighting spirit to them. It takes great courage and attentiveness to use this strategy- not everyone dares to try.


    ¡°Second Sister-in-law, it was presumptuous of me to come here without telling you first.¡± Xiao Qian spoke up.


    Mother Yu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, thinking that Xiao Qian was disgusted by Wang Xiaohong. Just as she was about to smooth things over, Ming Lang pushed her to sit with Eldest Sister-in-law and grabbed some seeds for her.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Second Sister-in-law nodded hurriedly.


    Xiao Qian changed the subject, ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law didn¡¯t know I was coming either. The necklace was taken off her neck. Actually, I feel quite embarrassed. Second Sister-in-law, you mustn¡¯t do the same because I won¡¯t be able to handle it.¡±


    While talking, she glances at the gold earrings on Second Sister-in-law¡¯s ears.


    Wang Xiaohong touches her own gold earrings, her face changing with fright.


    ¡°This one is¡­ not suitable for you¡­¡± These earrings arc heavy and Wang Xiaohong loves them so much that she doesn¡¯t want to switch to smaller ones even if it weighs her earlobes down.


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t tell if Xiao Qian was being genuinely naive or intentionally setting a trap for Wang Xiaohong to step on. Wang Xiaohong¡¯s triangular eyes turned into semi-circles as everyone felt relieved and relaxed.


    ¡°It¡¯s not suitable. I don¡¯t have ear piercings.¡± Xiao Qian touches her ears, and Second Sister-in-law nods in agreement.


    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because I don¡¯t have ear piercings that my mom said she¡¯d melt her earrings down to make a necklace. But I think as children, we shouldn¡¯t always think about our parents¡¯ possessions. The elder¡¯s things are theirs, and young people must strive on their own. So, Second Sister-in-law, please don¡¯t force yourself. I would feel really bad.¡± This could also be seen as a reference to the recent matter with the cordyceps.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! How can you be so thoughtless? How can you compare desiring your parents¡¯ possessions to a gift? You¡¯re too inconsiderate! Second Sister-in-law fears that people would look down on her. You took Eldest Sister-in-law¡¯s gift, and what¡¯s wrong with my Second Sister-in-law?¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law, who was enjoying the show, laughed, ¡°That¡¯s right!¡±


    ¡°But, I can see that Second Sister-in-law likes it very much. It¡¯s not good for me to do this.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Second Sister-in-law¡¯s face and could guess how much it hurt to part with the earrings. How could a woman who can¡¯t hide her emotions marry into such a family as the Yu¡¯s? It defied logic.


    Wang Xiaohong and Yu Mingyi seemed worlds apart with their huge difference in personalities. How could they possibly live together and share common interests? Xiao Qian watched Wang Xiaohong being toyed with mercilessly and felt sorry but not sympathetic for her.


    Ming Lang and Xiao Qian had a great time playing along with each other. He stared at her and slapped the table with his hand, pointing at Xiao Qian and said,


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, how could you not accept Second Sister-in-law¡¯s earrings? Just melt it into a pendant if it doesn¡¯t fit! Let me tell you, if you dare to look down on my Second Sister-in-law and not take her gift today, that means you look down on me, Yu Minglang!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s heart turned cold, wanting to say ¡ª please look down on me! Who said I would give you earrings?


    But it¡¯s all too late. Ming Lang has already slapped the table to the rhythm of rap.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, show your attitude!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Second Sister-in-law! I will cherish your gift. You¡¯re not mad at me anymore, right? I¡¯m young and don¡¯t understand many things, so please don¡¯t be like me. I never looked down on you. I¡¯ll keep it safe!¡±


    Second Sister-in-law¡¯s smile became forced as she looked at Mother Yu for help, but Mother Yu just played with Panpan, pretending not to see.


    Second Sister-in-law realized the situation was hopeless and squeezed out three words from between her teeth, ¡°You¡¯re welcome!¡±


    With a heavy heart, she takes off her earrings, wanting to kill Ming Lang and Xiao Qian.


    Ming Lang winks at Xiao Qian, and she responds with a corner of mouth smile.


    Well done, a pleasant cooperation..

 Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Hidden Meaning in the

    Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Hidden Meaning in the


    Conversation (Birthday Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang seemed to still not have had enough fun, ¡°Second Sister-in-law, I heard you also have¡ª¡±


    ¡°I have some things to deal with at home, so Panpan will stay here overnight. This kid always cries for his grandmother and doesn¡¯t follow me, so I¡¯ll go first!¡±


    She didn¡¯t even bother to take the cordyceps, fearing that Yu Minglang would think of something else of hers, and she rushed out, leaving her child behind.


    Mother Yu and the others left, and pushed Yu Minglang, glaring at him fiercely.


    Yu Minglang looked unconcerned, ¡°Xiao Qian is not an outsider, she will see it sooner or later, hiding it is useless.¡±


    Hearing this, Mother Yu wanted to kick him even more. This stinky kid, doesn¡¯t he know what face is?


    As for Xiao Qian¡­ Mother Yu looked at Xiao Qian thoughtfully. Her performance just now really didn¡¯t look like that of a girl in her teens.


    Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother exchanged glances. Eldest Sister-in-law looked at Xiao Qian puzzledly and then at Eldest Brother. Eldest Brother nodded, and Eldest Sister-in-law understood that Xiao Qian was doing it on purpose just now.


    Xiao Qian picked up Panpan and held his little hand. Panpan¡¯s hand had many burrs on it, and in the north, it is called knife-gun-bomb. The child seemed to have a habit of pulling out the knife-gun-bomb, leaving many small cuts on his fingers that looked painful.


    ¡°Aunt, how old is this child now?¡±


    ¡°21 months.¡±


    Xiao Qian gently asked the child, ¡°Baby, where did mom go?¡±


    The child didn¡¯t answer her.


    ¡°This child is a bit late in speaking.¡± Mother Yu came over and looked at the grandson in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    ¡°My two stinky sons were already running around the house at this age, talking non-stop every day, so annoying.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law followed.


    Eldest Sister-in-law had given birth to a pair of twin sons, who are now 7 years old. They were picked up by Grandma in the evening and didn¡¯t come over. They usually run to their grandparents¡¯ house when they have nothing to do.


    ¡°Have you taken him for a check-up?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Doctors communicate more directly. They didn¡¯t get angry at her question, Mother Yu and Eldest Sister-in-law answered.


    ¡°We checked, there¡¯s nothing wrong, only his stomach is a bit bad.¡± Mother Yu thought about it and felt worried. She felt that Panpan was a bit late in speaking and took him for a check-up.


    When they got back, Wang Xiaohong found out and cried a lot. She felt that her mother-in-law didn¡¯t trust her and thought she was abusing the child. She could think a lot about anything others did.


    ¡°Where do you think something is wrong?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if I should say it in front of Aunt and Eldest Sister-in-law.¡±


    After all, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are real doctors, Xiao Qian is just a psychology doctor from a past life, so it¡¯s normal for her to say something. But now, she¡¯s still a student.


    ¡°There are not so many rules in my house, just say it.¡± Mother Yu said.


    ¡±1 can¡¯t make a certain diagnosis¡ªMing Lang, go get some paper and a pen.¡± Xiao Qian knew in her heart that it was her first time at her boyfriend¡¯s house, and she should be low-key and not show off, but as soon as it involved a child, she couldn¡¯t stand idly by.


    Yu Minglang brought the paper and pen, and Xiao Qian drew some shapes on it. While she was doing this, the Yu Family watched. Even Father Yu quietly came out of the study.


    Xiao Qian showed the shapes one by one to Panpan. Panpan went from having no reaction at first to pointing at the shapes and making noises. Xiao Qian gently talked to him, and finally, he leaned his head on Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Where did daddy go?¡±


    ¡°Fly!¡±


    The Yu Family was very surprised to hear that Xiao Qian could talk to the child.


    They never thought that Panpan, who spoke so little, could communicate with Xiao Qian, whom he had just met.


    Mother Yu diverted Panpan¡¯s attention with some fruit puree and managed to get him away from Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with this child?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    Xiao Qian glanced at Panpan and gestured towards the inner room.


    Mother Yu followed Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang into the room. Father Yu wanted to listen, but he felt embarrassed. Normally, he would eavesdrop through the door, but today it¡¯s not appropriate since the youngest¡¯s girlfriend is here¡­


    Eldest Brother smiled and brought Father Yu to the study. He signaled to Eldest Sister-in-law, and she handed over the fruit puree to the Aunt before following Xiao Qian and the others into the room.


    The child is young now, but he can understand some things, so Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t say these things in front of the child.


    ¡°I suspect Panpan has infant anxiety accompanied by a fear tendency.¡± Xiao Qian said once they entered the room.


    ¡°What?1


    ¡°At first, I suspected that Panpan was autistic, but there would be no way if that were the case. Luckily, he has normal intelligence. He can understand what we say, but this child is a bit anxious. Look at his hands, the skin is torn apart.¡±


    Infants¡¯ behavior is different from adults. Anxious adults will vent, while non-verbal children will subconsciously tear at their own hand skin, tearing it constantly.¡±! thought he was lacking vitamins.¡± Mother Yu also noticed this problem.


    ¡°He¡¯s definitely lacking vitamins, otherwise, his skin wouldn¡¯t peel so easily. He has a slow reaction to the outside world. I feel like this child is anxious with accompanying fear, and he doesn¡¯t dare to open his heart.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the cause?¡±


    ¡°¡­It¡¯s hard to say, it could be congenital, or it could be due to environmental influences.¡± Xiao Qian understood in her heart that the possibility of it being congenital was too small. Looking at Wang Xiaohong¡¯s behavior, it was clear that the child was influenced by her.


    She couldn¡¯t say this so bluntly in front of Mother Yu.


    ¡°What should we do?¡±


    ¡°Isolate him from the source of his fear, let him interact with his peers as much as possible, and most importantly, he must feel the warmth of his family. While he is still young, correct him as soon as possible, or else it will be too late¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say it, but everyone could imagine what would happen.


    Xiao Qian is not an authority in infant and child psychology, she could only make simple judgments but couldn¡¯t provide detailed treatment.


    ¡°You can try to find domestic experts in infant and child psychology who can provide more professional solutions than me.¡±


    Mother Yu nodded solemnly, feeling guilty in her heart.


    As a doctor, she didn¡¯t notice the child¡¯s problem. Mainly because after she took the child for a checkup, Wang Xiaohong made a fuss. Since then, Mother Yu rarely visited her, not expecting the child would be like this. If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian noticing, the two doctors in the family wouldn¡¯t have noticed the issue.


    Xiao Qian stayed with Yu Minglang for a while before leaving.


    Only Eldest Sister-in-law and Mother Yu were left in the room.


    ¡°I¡¯ve always thought Wang Xiaohong was not capable of taking care of children. Last time I went over, she wasn¡¯t home, and her mother-in-law left Panpan in the yard while leading a bunch of people playing mahjong in the room. I don¡¯t know where she found so many idle old ladies.¡±


    Mother Yu still felt angry when she thought of that scene. When she went there, Panpan was sitting pitifully in the yard, dressed in dirty clothes. The yard was full of free-range chickens, ducks, geese, dogs, and cats, and the child was obviously scared.


    ¡°We should bring the child to our house and not let her raise him.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll think about how to talk to Second Brother about this, I¡¯m really tired of dealing with Wang Xiaohong, she cries all the time, and it hurts my ears.¡± Mother Yu sighed.


    ¡°Mom¡­ do you think Xiaohong and Mingyi can really stay together?¡± Eldest Sister-in-law had been wanting to say this for a while.


    She and her mother-in-law weren¡¯t unable to deal with Wang Xiaohong. However, when Second Brother brought Panpan back from outside, the Yu family felt they owed Wang Xiaohong, so they had been lenient with her. Today, Youngest Brother Yu directly confronted her, and Eldest Sister-in-law felt relieved.


    ¡°Second Brother made his own choice, and he¡¯s the one who has to decide. How did Second Brother become so confused about choosing a partner when he used to be so smart as a child? Comparing Wang Xiaohong to Xiao Qian makes me feel like she¡¯s lived in vain for so many years.¡± Mother Yu worried.


    ¡°Yes, I really like that girl Xiao Qian, her performance today was really good¡­¡±


    In the study, Big Brother Yu poured his father a cup of green tea.


    ¡°What do you think of the girl Youngest found?¡± Father Yu asked Big Brother Yu. Big Brother Yu was always smiling, no matter how powerful he was outside, when he returned home, he was just a kind old man. He saw through everything but hardly said anything.


    Whenever there was an issue in the family, what he said would always work.


    ¡°I think she¡¯s good.¡±


    Youngest didn¡¯t look up, but when Ming Lang raised his head, Xiao Qian could follow, and she controlled the timing exceptionally well. Based on these two points, Big Brother Yu had reason to believe that Xiao Qian could stay with Ming Lang in the end.


    Father Yu nodded without saying anything. If only Second Brother could find a woman like that, then as Second Brother continued to rise in the future, his wife would become a hindrance.


    ¡°Youngest is still young and passionate, and it¡¯s good for him to go through this ordeal. His girlfriend is not an ordinary person, she won¡¯t let anything happen. Let¡¯s see how Youngest handles this matter and let him grow in the process. Dad, have some tea.¡±


    An hour later, when Big Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law left the Yu family, they discussed the issue on their way back.


    ¡°Ming Li, Mom talked to me about bringing Panpan to our house and raising him herself. What do you think?¡±


    ¡°When you¡¯re short on flesh in your stomach, you don¡¯t think straight¡­¡± Big Brother Yu touched his chubby belly and shook his head.


    ¡°You¡¯re already obese with high blood pressure, and you still want to eat! Don¡¯t change the topic! I¡¯m really troubled. Look at Second Brother¡¯s wife, she makes trouble every day, and she¡¯s made our mom¡¯s hair turn white from worrying. Youngest really did a good job today. I was also surprised by Xiao Qian. When I was 18,1 was clueless about everything. She seems to understand everything, which is great. If only Wang Xiaohong was half as sensible as Xiao Qian.¡±


    ¡°Second Brother doesn¡¯t want to find a smart woman. If Wang Xiaohong was a smart, broad-minded person, he couldn¡¯t marry her.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Eldest Sister-in-law didn¡¯t understand.


    Big Brother glanced at the potted plant between the co-pilot and driver¡¯s seat, smiling.


    ¡°This plant used to have several branches, how come there¡¯s only one now?¡±


    ¡°I trimmed it. The space in the car is only so big, we can¡¯t have too many branches. One branch absorbs nutrients and grows better¡ªNo, why are you changing the topic again?¡±


    ¡°Silly daughter-in-law, I¡¯ve already told you the answer. You can think about it yourself. As for Second Brother, I can only tell you that he¡¯s been very sensible since he was a child, but he has a strong sense of responsibility and is too emotional, which sometimes hurts him. His marriage to Wang Xiaohong may be a one stone two birds situation, or maybe he couldn¡¯t see things clearly after that incident. These things all need time. The key to the problem depends on how Youngest handles it.¡±


    Yu Mingli¡¯s eyes turned to the outside of the car, his smile faded, just hoping that Youngest Brother Yu could grow up quickly and not disappoint everyone, staying together with him and Ming Yi to guard their family.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian was also thinking about a crucial question: should she step in¡­.

 Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Flying Away at Heart (1100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)

    Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Flying Away at Heart (1100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian back, and it was already dark, with the streetlights on.


    As they left Dayuan, Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Do your brothers treat you well?¡±


    ¡°My eldest brother is quite older than me and my second brother, he¡¯s always been the one indulging and taking care of us. As for my second brother¡­ do you think he¡¯s cold?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded.


    ¡°My eldest brother and second brother are opposites. My eldest brother is always smiling, but he has a darker heart and is very ruthless when dealing with things outside; but when he comes home, he always gives in to us. My second brother looks cold but has a soft heart. When I was a kid and got into trouble, he would always help me out. But no one believed him because he was the good kid in my parents¡¯ eyes ¨C I even suspect that as a straight-laced person, he doesn¡¯t engage in the kind of activities and pleasures that other guys his age do. He¡¯s so good that he¡¯s almost unnatural.¡±


    ¡°¡­So are you proud of yourself for doing those things?¡± She complained.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. I don¡¯t do any of that stuff.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t bother to argue with him. She lowered her head and thought about the situation with her second sister-in-law. Yu Minglang seemed to have a good relationship with his second brother. If this was the case, how should she handle the situation with her second sister-in-law¡­


    If she exposed it, things would go awry. She didn¡¯t want to get herself involved in their problems.


    ¡°Tomorrow I¡¯ll take you out for fun. We still have one day off and we haven¡¯t had a date yet.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know about Xiao Qian¡¯s dilemma, but his casual words conveyed a sense of intimacy.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to send her home at all. Every meeting was precious, and he wished he could stick to her every second, seeing her was never enough. A warm current flowed through Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    She thought of how he had shown up in time to help her earlier. This guy cared a lot about her and took her very seriously.


    He didn¡¯t mind being with someone who had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder like her, so she decided to not avoid the issue too much.


    ¡°By the way, give me the earring your second sister-in-law gave you. I¡¯ll have my cousin get you something else.¡±


    ¡°No need. This earring might have to be returned to her later.¡± If her second sister-in-law divorced, Xiao Qian would naturally return her gift.


    ¡°Why would you return it? Do you look down on me?¡± Yu Minglang thought that he had managed to extract the gift from his stingy sister-in-law by his own abilities and refused to return it.


    ¡°Shameless.¡± Xiao Qian cast a glance at him. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to explain it. It¡¯s just complicated.¡±


    Yu Minglang took out his phone, ¡°Call your home and tell them you¡¯ll be back a little later.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°So we can chat properly.¡± The point was, the more time they had to talk, the better.


    Xiao Qian called her home, and as soon as Jia Xiufang answered the phone, she exploded.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! What¡¯s wrong with you! Hurry back now!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m with Yu Minglang, everything¡¯s fine¡ª- ¡±


    ¡°Nothing is fine! What¡¯s the deal with the child!¡± Jia Xiufang received a call from Fourth Uncle in the afternoon, saying that the Old Lady was crying at home, because Xiaoqian was pregnant¡­


    Jia Xiufang was dismayed all afternoon, unable to contact her daughter, anxiously waiting until evening, and finally received a call from her.


    ¡°Pff!¡± Xiao Qian laughed, almost forgetting about that earlier.


    When Chu Xue had blocked Grandmother, she had shifted the topic onto herself. Grandmother must have thought that she was pregnant with Yu Minglang¡¯s child.


    ¡°You can still laugh? If you dare to get pregnant during school, I¡¯ll break your legs!¡± Jia Xiufang had been crying all afternoon, and when she finally heard from her daughter, she became furious.


    ¡°That child is not mine, it¡¯s Chu Xue¡¯s. Mom, here¡¯s what happened this afternoon¡­¡±


    After a brief explanation, there was silence on Jia Xiufang¡¯s end.


    ¡°She¡­ is having your father¡¯s child?¡±


    ¡°Why do you care? They¡¯re divorced now. I might be home a bit later, so wait for me. Go to the night market and buy some grilled chicken wings and hand-crafted pancakes for me.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone and Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Hungry? Didn¡¯t you eat enough at my house?¡±


    ¡°Grilling chicken wings takes time, and there¡¯s a queue for hand-crafted pancakes. In addition to the time it takes to get there and back, she¡¯ll have no time to think about this stuff. I need to find something for her to do, or else she¡¯ll start overthinking things when she¡¯s idle.¡±


    Yu Minglang chuckled. This little girl had so many schemes up her sleeve.


    He took Xiao Qian to the square where many people were taking a walk. Xiao Qian looked at the strolling elderly people and the corners of her mouth twitched.


    ¡°Why did you bring me here?¡±


    ¡°To talk about the situation.¡± In his mind, a nighttime date location was this square. It was great ¨C the air was fresh, there were lights, and if he wanted a kiss, there was a small grove of trees nearby, perfect for getting a little closer. Heh heh!


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to stroll around like an old lady. It looked silly.


    She pointed to the cold drink shop across the square.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go there.¡±


    A few minutes later, they found a spot by the window and ordered two cold drinks. There weren¡¯t many people around, so it was convenient to talk.


    ¡°I met your second sister-in-law before, the day before our welcome party.¡± ¡°My second brother did mention that she saw him then. And then what?¡± ¡°I saw your second sister-in-law with a lot of medicine, including some for treating anxiety, and some that¡­ are for a more serious issue.¡± ¡°What is a more serious issue?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand.


    Xiao Qian mentioned a gynecological disease related to human organs and then added, ¡°That, it can be transmitted¡­ sexually¡­¡±


    She only mentioned part of it, not disclosing that she suspected the anxiety was related to sex. As a professional psychologist, she wouldn¡¯t make a conclusion without a detailed diagnosis. But even these two pieces of information were enough to alarm someone.


    ¡°Damn!¡± Yu Minglang stood up decisively and went out with a dark expression.


    Xiao Qian guessed that he must be calling his second brother.


    Looking out the window, Yu Minglang was indeed standing by the side of the road with his phone. The expression on his face was hard to see because of the flickering street lights, but she guessed that he must be extremely annoyed now.


    Yu Minglang said that his second brother was good to him, and Xiao Qian could judge that from the fact that during the new student training, Second Brother Yu had come to school to support her. The brothers must all have a good relationship.


    After weighing the options, Xiao Qian decided to be direct. Yu Minglang reacted immediately, showing he didn¡¯t hide things from people.


    Yu Minglang called Yu Mingyi¡¯s office. The phone was picked up after only two rings; his second brother was indeed working overtime.


    ¡°Second brother, have you had a recent physical examination?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Any abnormalities?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Yu Minglang was puzzled. His second brother¡¯s physical examinations were notoriously strict ¨C if his second brother said there was no problem¡­ did that mean they were taking precautions in their daily lives?


    ¡°Do you have time tonight?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll come by in two hours. I¡¯ll contact you then.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    When Yu Mingyi hung up the phone, he lowered his eyes. With his younger brother suddenly asking about this, he could guess why he was coming over.


    Yu Minglang sent Xiao Qian home, reluctantly kissing her forehead. He had wanted to spend more time with her today, but it seemed impossible now.


    ¡°Get some rest early.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at his gloomy face, knowing that he was in a bad mood.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, everyone has their own fate. You¡¯re his younger brother, and as long as you¡¯ve done what you should, his final choice is his own.¡±


    ¡°You know why I¡¯m upset?¡± Yu Minglang was surprised.


    He was indeed upset. When his second brother first talked about getting married, why didn¡¯t he say more? It had turned out like this, and he felt responsible.


    Xiao Qian gently touched his serious face, ¡°Sometimes, being too responsible can backfire. Just take care of yourself. I think your second brother knows what he¡¯s doing.¡±


    ¡°You should go to bed early too.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s thoughts were all focused on his second brother now..

 Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Do You Want a Divorce?

    Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Do You Want a Divorce?


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian entered the house, and Jia Xiufang saw her come back. She hurriedly stood up to put the food Xiao Qian had bought into the microwave to heat it up, but Xiao Qian urged her to sit on the sofa.


    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, Mom. Are you feeling better?¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­ What can I do, whether I¡¯m feeling better or not? I can¡¯t control him, whatever he wants to do.¡± After hearing that Chu Xue might have a child, Jia Xiufang felt uneasy.


    Buying food for Xiao Qian, seeing the neon lights of Night Shanghai, she calmed down. Although her heart felt sad, she didn¡¯t anguish over it as much.


    Jia Xiufang still had two children to raise. Since that man ran off with another woman, she couldn¡¯t dwell on it.


    ¡°The Old Lady was nagging me about your affairs all afternoon. You really shouldn¡¯t have said you were pregnant, it got her all worked up.¡±


    ¡°I only said that because the situation was tense. If I hadn¡¯t, Chu Xue would have gone to my grandma¡¯s place and caused trouble. Who knows if my grandma would have gotten sick from all the stress?¡±


    The Old Lady was quite traditional, and if she knew her son had divorced and was tangled up with another woman, she would not be able to stand it.


    ¡°Ah, your grandma seemed quite upset too. Although she divorced your father, she didn¡¯t treat us, her daughters-in-law, badly. I don¡¯t know how to handle this situation.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°You just handle it the way you normally would. Right now, my grandma doesn¡¯t know about the divorce, and you shouldn¡¯t mention it. My grandma is old and can¡¯t handle any stimulation. If she has to hear about it, let Chen Lin tell her.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I guess that¡¯s all we can do. But I¡¯m so upset. Your grandma really cares about you. Even though we divorced¡­¡±


    It was awkward to suddenly divorce after addressing each other as relatives for so long. The interaction was awkward as well.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about what others do, just be true to yourself. Tomorrow you prepare some dumplings for me to take to my grandma. She likes the dumplings you make. Also, prepare a portion for my brother. I¡¯ll take them, you don¡¯t need to. I¡¯ll handle Chu Xue¡¯s side, you don¡¯t have to worry about anything.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, can your brother really handle the situation? When can we bring him back?¡± Jia Xiufang felt uneasy when mentioning her son.


    He hadn¡¯t called for the past few days, and she had no idea how he was doing.


    ¡°Supposedly, these two days, we should be able to pick him up. I¡¯ll see how he behaves tomorrow before making a decision.¡± Xiao Qian tucked her hair back, and Jia Xiufang suddenly noticed the gold bracelet on her wrist.


    ¡°Where did you get that?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s from Yu Minglang¡¯s mother.¡± Xiao Qian took off the bracelet, and Jia Xiufang pointed at her forehead with an annoyed look.


    ¡°You, I can¡¯t believe you went to his house without telling me! Did you go empty-handed?¡±


    She knew that Yu Minglang¡¯s family was particularly well-off and was afraid her daughter might be looked down upon. She hadn¡¯t taught her daughter the necessary etiquettes for the first meeting with her boyfriend¡¯s family, so she didn¡¯t know how it went.


    ¡°No, Yu Minglang bought some fruits. How could I go empty-handed?¡±


    ¡°What are his family like? Were they friendly to you? Did they make you do any work?¡±


    ¡°His dad is a businessman, and he used to be a pilot. His mom is a doctor. I met his eldest brother and sister-in-law too, everything was fine. They treated me warmly, and they have a maid, so I didn¡¯t need to help.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was still not reassured, ¡°Do you think they were satisfied with you?¡±


    Xiao Qian chuckled at her mother¡¯s unnecessary concern, ¡°My mom raised me, and I¡¯m well-spoken and capable. How could they possibly find anything to criticize?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true. They did give you a big gold bracelet, so they must have been satisfied. But it¡¯s too valuable. Let me keep it for you until you get married. If things don¡¯t work out between you two, we have to return it.¡±


    Jia Xiufang always felt that Yu Minglang¡¯s family was too well off, having a maid and giving such valuable gifts on their first meeting, which made her feel uneasy.


    ¡°That jade bracelet you¡¯re wearing isn¡¯t worth much, just wear it for fun. Chen Xiaoqian, I must tell you that it¡¯s their business if they¡¯re rich. You mustn¡¯t be greedy for everything. Understand? Our family may not have much, but we can¡¯t let them look down on us! You two aren¡¯t even married yet!¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed, thinking about the jade not being valuable, similar to a Cartier bracelet not being solid gold, which was just as funny.


    She hugged her mother¡¯s neck, ¡°I know, my good mother. Everyone praises me for my manners, which is all thanks to your teaching.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Jia Xiufang liked hearing this, and Xiao Qian nodded. If it wasn¡¯t for the Second Sister-in-law as a comparison, she wouldn¡¯t be so highly valued in her mother¡¯s heart.


    Jia Xiufang put the matter of Chen Lin and Chu Xue behind her and began questioning her daughter about the details of their first meeting with her future mother-in-law. After a comprehensive review, she felt that Xiao Qian performed well and was finally relieved.


    After chatting for a while, Xiao Qian went upstairs to her room, put the photo of Yu Minglang¡¯s naked childhood that she had stolen from his house into her wallet, and covered it with a mini address book.


    The intimate photo of Yu Minglang was a secret that only she could know.


    After leaving her mother-in-law¡¯s house feeling furious, Wang Xiaohong returned home and vented her anger to her mother. When that didn¡¯t alleviate her frustration, she picked up the phone and called Yu Mingyi instead.


    Yu Mingyi had just hung up the phone with Yu Minglang, and assumed his brother was calling again.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, your family is too much!¡± Wang Xiaohong¡¯s voice came through, and Yu Mingyi calmly switched to speakerphone.


    ¡°Mhm.¡± He began looking through some documents.


    ¡°How could your mother treat me like this!¡±


    ¡°Mhm.¡± He picked up a pen to make some notes.


    ¡°She went too far today! Your youngest brother brought his girlfriend home, and your mother gave her a bracelet. The eldest sister-in-law also got something. They forced me to give my favorite earrings to her!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong rambled on for a while, but received no response, so she raised her voice.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, are you even listening to me?¡±


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    ¡°What did I say?¡±


    Yu Mingyi was already halfway through the documents, and when he heard her question, he nonchalantly continued to write.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know what you said yourself?¡±


    ¡°Yu Mingyi!!!¡± Wang Xiaohong was about to explode. He always acted like this, never responding to her words. Being with such a man was simply unbearable.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, I want a divorce!¡±


    ¡°Mhm?¡± Yu Mingyi paused with the tip of his pen, ¡°Are you sure you want a divorce?¡±


    Wang Xiaohong was just showing off and didn¡¯t really dare to divorce.


    ¡°I, I just said it casually. Aren¡¯t you the one who doesn¡¯t agree to a divorce? If we could, I would have left a long time ago.¡± Wang Xiaohong said hesitantly, as the word ¡°divorce¡± was often on the tip of her tongue, and she would mention it at any moment.


    But hearing it from Yu Mingyi¡¯s mouth was the first time.


    ¡°I respect your choice.. Do you want a divorce?¡±

 Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 147: He Knows Everything

    Chapter 147: Chapter 147: He Knows Everything


    Translator: 549690339


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s hand went limp with fright, nearly dropping the phone. She dare not rage on anymore; she had a bad feeling about this.


    ¡°Ming Yi, you must be busy with work. I won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s Panpan?¡± Yu Mingyi wanted to hear his son¡¯s voice.


    ¡°He¡¯s at grandmother¡¯s. The kid doesn¡¯t want to leave when he sees his grandma. I can¡¯t help it.¡±


    ¡°Then hang up.¡±


    Yu Mingyi abruptly ended the call, leaving Wang Xiaohong with an uneasy feeling.


    No matter how much she had previously made a fuss, Yu Mingyi had never mentioned divorce. Even though he only agreed with her today, it still made her feel very apprehensive.


    She called her younger brother, Wang Xiaobo, asking if Yu Mingyi had been particularly close to any woman recently. Knowing that Yu Mingyi had been busy with work, Wang Xiaohong was still anxious. This anxiety made her more restless and her body longed for contact.


    She walked towards the wardrobe, taking out a small box, which was a box of condoms. Then, she walked downstairs, silently taking a cucumber from the kitchen, but after looking at it, she put it down and replaced it with an eggplant¡­


    Yu Mingyi was completely unaffected and finished up his recent work. A call from Ming Lang came through.


    ¡°Second Brother, come downstairs, I¡¯m outside your office.¡±


    Yu Mingyi glanced at the time. It was already 9 pm. His youngest brother coming at this time made him think for a few seconds before he looked at his phone thoughtfully.


    Yu Minglang waited for Yu Mingyi to come out, signaling for his second brother to get in the car. Neither of them spoke in the car. Yu Minglang drove him to a night-time hotel in downtown, booking a room, ordering a few small dishes and a bottle of wine. After pouring for his second brother, he raised his wine glass and the first thing he asked was,


    ¡°Second Brother, have you ever had any casual relationships out there? From the past till now, be honest.¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Yu Mingyi picked up his wine glass and drank it all at once.


    ¡°Did my sister-in-law meet up with Wang Xiaohong today?¡±


    ¡°What does it have to do with my sister-in-law¡­ wait, did you know in advance that that woman was sick?¡± Yu Minglang, a smart man, guessed it in an instant.


    His sister-in-law was a gynecologist. Wasn¡¯t it possible that his second brother knew about it way earlier?


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The wine glass slipped from Yu Minglang¡¯s hand, shattering on the floor.


    ¡°You knew?!¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Yu Minglang was completely in shock. He quickly collected his thoughts as he had considered many possibilities when he arrived.


    For example, his second brother could have messed around and gotten some disease, but he quickly denied this idea.


    He was unsure about others, but he knew his second brother would never do such a thing. Therefore, when Yu Mingyi denied it, Yu Minglang quickly believed him.


    However, what Yu Minglang didn¡¯t expect was that his second brother knew about it all along?


    ¡°Unless you instigated her disease, it means she had problems from the start, and you still married her? Second Brother, have you lost your mind, or no, is your brain filled with feces?¡±


    Yu Mingyi quietly filled his wine again, clearly not wanting to answer. Second Brother was a really obstinate man. If he didn¡¯t want to utter a word, no one was able to pull a word out of him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t say anything else, go back and file a divorce. Give her the money she should take, do what you should do, send her as far away as possible. Don¡¯t tell me you have feelings for her, I won¡¯t believe it even if I am beaten to death.¡±


    If his second brother


    actually liked Wang Xiaohong, Yu Minglang would have to smash his head open with a brick. It would have to be some extreme taste that would make him like her.


    In fact, Second Brother¡¯s current behavior was beyond understanding. With his capabilities, why did he have to choose a problematic and inferior woman? Sorry, he could only use such a term to describe Wang Xiaohong.


    ¡°I promised her brother that I wouldn¡¯t divorce her until her illness was cured.¡±


    ¡°So, you want to watch her anger our mother to death? Second brother, you are really something. Do you treat others this way? Are you so harsh on yourself that you have to find such a woman to punish yourself? I¡¯ve said it so many times about what happened back then, it had nothing to do with you. It was a natural disaster. Just how long do you plan on punishing yourself?¡±


    When Yu Mingyi heard what Yu Minglang said, his face tightened angrily, clutching the wine and intending to pour a full cup, only to be stopped by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Who wouldn¡¯t feel bad when a comrade sacrifices themselves? But it has nothing to do with you, Second Brother. It was a natural disaster, not you who caused harm!¡±


    A few years ago, there was a chance for an official business trip at Yu Mingyi¡¯s unit. Yu Mingyi should have gone, but then he was ill and his condition wasn¡¯t good, so they didn¡¯t bring him along. He narrowly escaped a disaster.


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s brother came back alive, but one of Yu Mingyi¡¯s close colleagues sacrificed himself. From then on, Yu Mingyi had been in a state of depression.


    His comrade had insisted on operating until the very last moment to protect the airplane and refused to parachute out, leading to his sacrifice. All these years, Yu Mingyi couldn¡¯t get past it. Although he didn¡¯t say it, Yu Minglang knew that his second brother must have felt that he should have been the one who died that day.


    Latterly, Wang Xiaohong¡¯s brother developed cancer. His only dying wish was for Yu Mingyi to marry Wang Xiaohong. Without a second thought, Yu Mingyi agreed, and as a result, he hasn¡¯t had a peaceful year since.


    ¡°Even if you feel guilty about Brother Ma¡¯s death, what does that have to do with you marrying Wang Xiaohong? Her brother also went, but in the end, didn¡¯t he come back alive? If you ask me, her brother never meant well. There are so many people in your unit he could have entrusted his sister to, why must he pick someone from a prestigious family? Why didn¡¯t he find a brother with a poor family to marry his sister?¡±


    Yu Mingyi was silent for a while before finally saying, ¡°Youngest brother, don¡¯t stick your nose into my business.¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t care about you, who else would I care about? You¡¯re my brother, my real brother! If she meant to live her life with you, I wouldn¡¯t say anything. But look at how she is now, is that how a normal woman behaves? You seem pretty comfortable wearing this green hat, have you ever thought about our parent¡¯s reputation?¡±


    If word of this spread, how could the old Yu family carry on? It would be too humiliating.


    ¡°She had that sickness before we got married.¡±


    ¡°I¡­ fuck!¡± Yu Minglang was absolutely done with his brother.


    So, was it that he knew what Wang Xiaohong was like all along?


    ¡°Second Brother, what are you thinking about? Can you talk to me properly? Not for anything else, but just for the sake of Panpan, okay?¡±


    ¡°What happened to Panpan?¡±


    ¡°Panpan has child phobia. Do you think your son could turn out okay under the influence of such a woman?¡±


    ¡°Has it been diagnosed?¡±


    When it came to his son, Yu Mingyi immediately became very serious.


    ¡°My girlfriend diagnosed it¡­ what¡¯s with that look on your face? Don¡¯t think that my girlfriend is just a university student who just started school, she is really accurate with such things.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s get a diagnosis for Panpan first, then we¡¯ll see.¡±


    ¡°What about when it¡¯s diagnosed, will you divorce her then?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Upon hearing Yu Mingyi¡¯s firm response, Yu Minglang sighed with relief.


    ¡°If you weren¡¯t my real brother, I wouldn¡¯t even bother with you¡­ Second Brother, in front of a woman like her, do you really have any fantasies?¡±


    Yu Minglang had been puzzling over this question all night. He thought his brother couldn¡¯t possibly have such distasteful preferences..

 Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 148: This Is Good Now

    Chapter 148: Chapter 148: This Is Good Now


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Mingyi gave him an inscrutable expression, while Yu Minglang continued to analyze the situation.


    ¡°You two have been married for so many years. If she had problems before marriage, then after marriage, you either used a condom ¨C ¡±


    Yu Mingyi reached out and tapped his head with a light touch.


    ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more disrespectful.¡±


    ¡°Oh, so you didn¡¯t use one ¨C second brother, don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t do it? My god, you¡¯ve been married for so many years? Brother, do you have any problems? No, don¡¯t say anything, let me analyze this. You guys need to get a checkup¡­¡±


    Yu Mingyi watched his brother joking around, while Yu Minglang spoke earnestly.


    ¡°Second brother, is there a requirement in your checkup that says you can¡¯t be too big?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yu Mingyi frowned.


    Yu Minglang made a suggestive gesture and winked at him, causing Yu Mingyi to break into laughter and tears.


    ¡°Lame, who told you that?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what people say, that if it¡¯s too big, it might get in the way of the joystick. Isn¡¯t your joystick between your legs? Your size is so big that when you were examined, you could still get in- Second Brother, are you impotent?¡±


    When they bathed together, Yu Minglang had seen everything, heh heh.


    Looking at Yu Minglang¡¯s expectant expression, Yu Mingyi silently clenched his fist and then ¨C


    ¡°It¡¯s just a joke, why hit my handsome face! I have a date with Xiao Qian tomorrow, how do I present myself like this!¡±


    Yu Minglang covered his eyes. His naughty second brother really hit him, it hurt¡­


    ¡°You¡¯re always thinking about unnecessary things, it¡¯s not too much to hit you for that.¡± Yu Mingyi retracted his hand and added another sentence.


    ¡°Others can follow the gossip, but why do you have to spread it? The joystick is at the knees¡¯ position. You could have a donkey¡¯s head and it still wouldn¡¯t touch! Let dad hear what you just said, he¡¯ll beat you to death!¡±


    Father Yu was just like Second Brother back in the day before taking over the company.


    Yu Minglang laughed dryly, he was just trying to lighten the mood. Seeing Second Brother¡¯s frustrated look, hmm, if Second Brother didn¡¯t have any problems, then was it that he deliberately avoided touching Wang Xiaohong?


    ¡°Second brother, seriously, when are you getting a divorce? You can¡¯t play like this. It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t want to think about it because you¡¯re strong inside, but don¡¯t drag the whole family down with you.¡±


    ¡°When she gets better.¡± By then, he could also make the decision that wouldn¡¯t make father feel too sad. Yes, Yu Mingyi married Wang Xiaohong not just out of self-exile, he had a deeper purpose.


    ¡°Let Eldest Sister-in-law take good care of her. Isn¡¯t it just some woman¡¯s illness? Isn¡¯t Eldest Sister-in-law very good at handling these things?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not¡­It¡¯s the trauma she experienced in her early years. Her brother said that only if she marries me, she might have hope of recovery.¡± And he just happened to need to use Wang Xiaohong.


    ¡°Damn, where is her brother buried? I¡¯ll go dig up his grave to ask if he wants to heal her or drive our entire family crazy? Docs he want to use his sister to drive our entire family insane so that her problem doesn¡¯t stand out? I¡¯ve figured it out; Wang Dazhi is not a decent man; he¡¯s too wicked!¡±


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t say directly but looked far away.


    He thought that after marrying him, Wang Xiaohong would become more normal. Anyway, marrying anyone would be the same. If she lived an honest life and helped him achieve his goals, he didn¡¯t intend to divorce. It wouldn¡¯t matter if they continued like this.


    But her condition not only didn¡¯t improve but seemed to get worse, even dragging Panpan into the problem. Yu Mingyi began to seriously consider whether it was time for him to take action.


    ¡°Second brother, you really can¡¯t drag it any longer. The way you¡¯re dealing with it, not only does it bring bad luck to our family, but Wang Xiaohong is also not living well. She keeps saying that our family wrongs her, so now, let her find whoever she thinks will treat her right.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll make my own decision. You don¡¯t need to interfere. And watch your mouth around Grandpa and Grandma.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t deal with Wang Xiaohong as soon as possible, I¡¯ll come tease you when I have free time, even if our family doesn¡¯t take action.¡±


    However, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even get a chance to do that, because the next day, his second brother had already settled everything, thanks to him and Xiao Qian.


    It was almost 12 o¡¯clock when they came back from Second Brother¡¯s place. Yu Minglang originally wanted to go back to sleep, but somehow, his car drove directly into Xiao Qian¡¯s Urban Village.


    He just wanted to see if she was asleep downstairs in her house. It was pitch black, except for the light in Xiao Qian¡¯s room.


    What was this girl doing, still awake so late?


    Xiao Qian was treating her face with cucumber slices.


    She had insomnia tonight.


    The attic was slightly stuffy at night, so Xiao Qian was thinking of opening the window just a crack. When she opened it, she got the fright of her life.


    Yu Minglang, like a gecko, was sticking to her window, grinning at her.


    ¡°Good evening, we meet again!¡±


    Xiao Qian was thankful for her strong mental fortitude. Otherwise, if it were someone else being scared by this weirdo Yu Minglang, they might become sick due to shock.


    Yu Minglang grinned at her, looking at all the cucumber slices on her face and curiously wanting to lift them off. Women were so strange, always messing around with different things on their faces.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and swung her fist!


    Yu Minglang had just been hit on his left eye by Second Brother last night and now Xiao Qian had hit his right eye. Although it didn¡¯t hurt much, his heart broke into several pieces.


    ¡°Coming out in the dead of night to scare people, Yu Minglang, have you had enough of us dating?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned around, quickly removed the cucumber slices from her face, and still wanted to punch him.


    ¡°Qian Bao, do you want to watch a midnight movie?¡±


    ¡°Go away, I¡¯m sleepy! Who wants to accompany you to watch colorful movies?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not colorful; we¡¯ll watch a horror movie. If you¡¯re sleepy, just lean on my shoulder and sleep. When it¡¯s over, I¡¯ll take you back.¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled him inside and then secretly looked around to make sure no neighbors saw them. Having a boyfriend was like connecting with an underground party; Yu Minglang was such a drama queen.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you annoying? Can¡¯t you just wait a few more hours until daybreak?¡± She let him sit on her small bed, and Yu Minglang immediately spotted the little bra next to her pillow. It looked good ~


    Xiao Qian quickly covered the removed bra with a pillowcase, remembering her bra-less state, and wrapped an overcoat around her sleeping robe before sitting down opposite him.


    ¡°I¡¯m upset, so I wanted to watch something to vent ¨C forget it, you sleep. I¡¯ll go by myself.¡± He stood up and jumped out the window.


    Xiao Qian knew that he was worried about his second brother¡¯s affairs.


    ¡°Wait for me in the car; I¡¯ll change my clothes and come downstairs.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes brightened, and his mood instantly improved.


    ¡°This troublesome guy¡­¡± Xiao Qian shook her head, found a change of clothes, locked the door to her room, and carefully climbed out the window.


    Having a late-night date with a man, if Jia Xiufang knew about it, she would definitely be heartbroken. She had just taught this girl to be reserved, and now she¡¯s running out at night!


    But Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang never expected that their movie would lead to Second Brother¡¯s singlehood!

 Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Discovering Problems (1150+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Discovering Problems (1150+ Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    Finally, Yu Minglang fulfilled his promised to watch a horror movie with Xiao Qian.


    When they started dating, he said that he was willing to accompany Xiao Qian to watch horror movies, but this time it was him feeling down, with Xiao Qian accompanying him.


    The Oriental Cinema is one of the larger cinemas in Qiang City, showing an outdated ghost movie at the midnight show.


    While eating popcorn, Xiao Qian quietly commented to Yu Minglang about the movie¡¯s flaws. The horror films of this era are full of loopholes and may as well be treated as a guessing game.


    Yu Minglang was initially upset about Second Brother¡¯s situation, but Xiao Qian¡¯s deliberate tease lightened his mood and he exempted himself from being moody.


    There were few people at the midnight show, with only a handful of couples scattered around the massive theater.


    The lovers in the front row started cuddling from the moment they entered the cinema.


    Seeing Xiao Qian eating popcorn, he was afraid of scaring her.


    After a while, Xiao Qian realized that there¡¯s no reaction from Yu Minglang. He wasn¡¯t mocking the movie with her. Instead, he was looking at her.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao, do you need to go to the restroom?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t feel like going.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll accompany you.¡±


    Seeing his insistence, Xiao Qian agreed, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡±


    The cinema¡¯s long corridor led to the washroom. As Xiao Qian washed her hands after using the washroom, she saw Yu Minglang, with his hands in his pockets, waiting for her with his stern face.


    ¡°Qian Bao?¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    What on earth is this guy up to? Xiao Qian lowered her voice.


    ¡°Your skirt¡¯s zipper is broken.¡±


    Xiao Qian let out a gasp, really, what to do now?


    ¡°I have observed, this washroom is being maintained and no one will come in, they all went to the other side.¡±


    His plan was perfect. Just as Yu Minglang was preparing to fix her dress, the door suddenly opened. Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang stiffened simultaneously.


    Xiao Qian glared at Yu Minglang with her eyes. You jerk! Didn¡¯t you say no one would come in?!


    If people see her hiding in the men¡¯s restroom with a man, who would believe nothing happened? She just came to zip a zipper. She was not interested in the men¡¯s bathroom.


    Yu Minglang reacted quickly, put down the toilet cover and had Xiao Qian squat on it. Heh hch, this way no one outside could see there were two pairs of legs in here! Xiao Qian decided that she wouldn¡¯t go out with Yu Minglang again, it was way too embarrassing!


    ¡°We won¡¯t be found, right?¡± A woman¡¯s nervous voice came. Xiao Qian was speechless. It seems, another pair had no good intentions like Yu Minglang!


    Yu Minglang frowned upon hearing the woman¡¯s voice, it sounded very familiar?


    Xiao Qian squatted on the toilet seat feeling utterly embarrassed.


    She just hoped that the couple who walked in would leave soon, but unfortunately it didn¡¯t seem like they planned to.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed out of embarrassment. This is so awkward!


    ¡°What if there¡¯s someone?¡± The woman seemed to be protesting, with her charming voice giving Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian goosebumps.


    ¡°I have observed, this washroom is being maintained and no one will come in, they all went to the other side¡­¡±


    Doesn¡¯t this sound so familiar?


    Did the guy also break his zipper?


    Clearly not.


    Yu Minglang felt disgusted. His seemingly perfect plan had collided with another¡¯s. Although he hadn¡¯t seen the person¡¯s face, the voice sounded pretty sleazy, immediately lowering the class of Yu Minglang¡¯s effort.


    What alerted Yu Minglang was that the woman outside¡­her voice sounded way too familiar.


    Xiao Qian was still squatting awkwardly on the toilet seat, waiting for the people inside to leave, but¡­


    Those two didn¡¯t seem to be planning to leave.


    Now this is awkward. Would she have to squat here until they are gone and only then can she leave?


    Her legs would be numb, and¡­


    She sneaked a glance at Yu Minglang only to see his face getting darker and darker.. What¡¯s going on?

 Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Chapter One Hundred Forty-Nine, One Hundred Fifty.

    Chapter 150: Chapter One Hundred Forty-Nine, One Hundred Fifty.


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian went to the movies, but didn¡¯t expect to hear an unspeakable scene in the cinema bathroom.


    Someone was doing something inappropriate here.


    Minglang was furious at that moment, and Xiao Qian wondered if he knew the person outside?


    Xiao Qian looked at Minglang confusedly, but he silently made a surprising move for her, supporting her to stand up and gesturing for her to look outside with both hands.


    The man and woman in the next room were already intensely involved. Xiao Qian was still not tall enough standing on the toilet, so Minglang directly picked her up.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes widened in surprise when she saw the couple next door.


    The passionate couple was immersed in their act, oblivious to Xiao Qian¡¯s peeping, but she had already seen everything clearly.


    Isn¡¯t that Second Sister-in-law?! Wang Xiaohong¡¯s expression seemed pleased, but there were tears on her face. Xiao Qian affirmed her judgment, yes, Second Sister-in-law had that kind of illness!


    The worst complication of anxiety ¨C Dependency Syndrome ¨C also known as addiction. She couldn¡¯t control her desires and subconsciously rejected her behavior, so Wang Xiaohong cried while doing this!


    Minglang put Xiao Qian down and looked at her with questioning eyes. Xiao Qian understood that Minglang had already heard and just wanted her to confirm.


    She nodded.


    The woman was indeed Second Sister-in-law, but the man was not Second Brother; he was a sleazy-looking middle-aged man. Unimaginable that Second Sister-in-law would have such a taste and put the green hat on the god-like Second Brother.


    Minglang couldn¡¯t tolerate it anymore and pushed the door to leave.


    Ordinary people encountering such a thing would have called Second Brother, but Yu Minglang¡¯s temperament made Xiao Qian feel that he might be more impulsive.


    As Xiao Qian was thinking about it, she heard that kind of sound coming from next door again.


    ¡°Is your useless husband better, or am I better?¡±


    ¡°God knows if he¡¯s useful¡­¡± Indeed, fruits and vegetables were not as great as a real person!


    Minglang couldn¡¯t bear it anymore, and decisively kicked the door!


    The man inside was frightened on the spot, and Wang Xiaohong didn¡¯t even understand what was going on before the door was kicked open suddenly.


    ¡°Doing such a thing in a public place is considered giving up your privacy rights, so the evidence we¡¯re gathering now is valid. Wang Xiaohong, get ready for court!¡±


    As Minglang said this, the two people in the room were too scared to even pull up their pants.


    They couldn¡¯t figure out how Minglang had appeared there.


    After Minglang finished speaking, he tossed his phone to Xiao Qian and ordered,


    ¡°Call my Second Brother and tell him to hurry up and come here for a divorce.¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to see the size of the man who put a green hat on Second Brother but was blocked by Minglang¡¯s hand and pushed out.


    ¡°Youngest Brother, listen to me explain, this isn¡¯t what it looks like¡ª¡± Wang Xiaohong came to her senses, pulling down her skirt and pants. She didn¡¯t know how to explain as she was caught red-handed. The man beside her tried to tuck his frightened erection back in, but Minglang grabbed him by the hair and pulled him out, kicking him against the wall.


    ¡°Wang Xiaohong, save your explanation for court. Now, squat in the corner and behave!¡±


    While saying this, Minglang kicked the sleazy man furiously, causing him to let out a series of miserable cries. Wang Xiaohong¡¯s legs had gone weak from fright, and she tried to run out.


    ¡°Try running, and I¡¯ll break your legs too.¡±


    It¡¯s no wonder his mother watched Panpan; it turned out to look for a man to give his brother a disgusting green hat!


    The Old Yu Family was a respectable one. If they were going to cheat, why couldn¡¯t they find a clean place and secretly book a room? In a public place, if it wasn¡¯t Minglang that caught them, the Yu Family would become a laughing stock, wouldn¡¯t it?


    Minglang thought about this and hit even harder.


    Wang Xiaohong was terrified, squatting in the corner while listening to the man¡¯s screams. She trembled as she tried to stand and move, but only took two steps before Minglang slammed the man against the door, cracking it.


    ¡°Try walking another step!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong covered her mouth, not daring to cry out loud. She saw for the first time how frightening Youngest Brother Yu, who always joked around at home, could be when he got angry.


    She was wrong; she shouldn¡¯t have taken the Yu Family for granted. When things happened, she realized that they had always been real tigers, just too lazy to deal with her before¡­


    Xiao Qian listened to the sound inside, calmly guarding the door as she scrolled through her phone to find Second Brother¡¯s number and called.


    The commotion inside finally attracted the cinema security guard over. Xiao Qian waved him away while waiting for the call to connect.


    ¡°Mao Wu is discussing business matters; you don¡¯t need to get involved.¡±


    Mao Wu was a local boss, and the security guard turned around and left upon hearing this.


    The call connected, and Xiao Qian had someone call Yu Mingyi, saying there was an urgent matter at home.


    It took several minutes for Mingyi to come over.


    ¡°Youngest, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°I am Chen Xiaoqian, Second Brother, you¡¯d better come over. Minglang has caught Wang Xiaohong and a strange man in the restroom.¡±


    ¡°I see. Don¡¯t let the youngest make a scene. I¡¯ll be there in a moment.¡±


    The tone of Second Brother¡¯s voice was remarkably calm, showing no sign of surprise.


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone and thought for a moment. It would take a while for Second Brother to drive over, and Minglang was angry, so it was easy to cause trouble if he couldn¡¯t control his actions.


    She flipped through her contacts, found Eldest Brother¡¯s number, and dialed.


    Eldest Brother¡¯s sleepy voice answered.


    ¡°Youngest, it¡¯s late, and you¡¯re not asleep. What are you up to?¡± He had just fallen asleep not long ago.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, I am Chen Xiaoqian. Can you come to the Oriental Cinema? Minglang has caught Wang Xiaohong and another man in the bathroom.¡±


    Eldest Brother arrived in less than 10 minutes, saw Xiao Qian calmly guarding the door, and nodded at her with a smile.


    He then turned around and signaled the people he brought with him. A few of them understood immediately, leaving two to guard the door and the rest followed Eldest Brother inside,


    ¡°Xiao Qian, let¡¯s go in and have a look.¡±


    Eldest Brother¡¯s tone made Xiao Qian almost think he was inviting her to watch a beautiful scenery instead of a spicy adulterous scene.


    As expected of the head of the Yu family, Xiao Qian took a closer look at the ever-smiling man, and she began to believe what Minglang had said.


    Among the three Yu brothers, Eldest Brother must be the most ruthless. He looked like a benevolent Maitreya Buddha, but his tactics were astonishing. Even when faced with such a significant incident at home, he could remain calm and composed, proof of his fierce character.


    Yu Mingli entered with Xiao Qian and several subordinates, glancing at the chaos inside without even batting an eye. The man had already been beaten to the point of passing out, lying on the ground with a battered face.


    Wang Xiaohong was in a daze, realizing that something terrible had happened..

 Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Asking the Wrong Person (BBs Birthday Special)

    Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Asking the Wrong Person (BB¡¯s Birthday Special)


    Translator: 549690339


    Wang Xiaohong was shivering in fear when she saw Big Brother Yu come in. She looked at him pleadingly, hoping he could stop the terrifying Yu Minglang.


    Yu Mingli shook his head with a smile, but there was a coldness in his eyes as he looked at Wang Xiaohong. His voice sounded normal, not showing any anger or anything like that.


    ¡°Xiaohong, oh Xiaohong, how can you be so uncontrollable?¡±


    ¡°Big Brother, Big Brother, I know I was wrong!¡± Wang Xiaohong knelt on the ground.


    ¡°What¡¯s that on the floor? It¡¯s an eyesore. You guys, carry it away!¡± Big Brother acted as if he didn¡¯t hear her, and cheerfully commanded his men to carry the unconscious people away.


    His men took out a sack and stuffed the unconscious people in it, carrying them out like they were merely objects.


    ¡°Younger Brother, you really are something. Look, you¡¯ve dirtied the floor and broken the door. You¡¯re such a handful,¡± Big Brother said to the still-furious Yu Minglang.


    Wang Xiaohong had thought that the always-smiling big boss of the family was here and she would be let off somewhat. She didn¡¯t expect that she meant less to Yu Mingli than the floor or the door.


    ¡°Damn, my nice vacation got ruined by this crap!¡± Yu Minglang rubbed his hands and glared at Wang Xiaohong. She was so scared her gallbladder almost burst.


    She began to fear Yu Minglang. She used to think she had lucked into a great situation, but now she realized she had always been in a wolf¡¯s den.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you need to control our youngest brother. He¡¯s young and hotheaded, can¡¯t keep calm over the slightest thing,¡± Yu Mingli said with a smile, but his eyes were sharply observing Xiao Qian¡¯s reaction.


    If Xiao Qian showed even a hint of fear or submission, Big Brother Yu might not think as highly of her as he did before.


    But Xiao Qian was never one to disappoint anyone. She walked straight past the kneeling Wang Xiaohong and up to Yu Minglang¡¯s side.


    As soon as Yu Minglang saw her, the anger in him subsided. He hoped he hadn¡¯t frightened Qian Bao.


    Xiao Qian took out a tissue from her pocket and wiped the blood of the scum off his hands. ¡°Don¡¯t use your hands to hit people. You can¡¯t kick with your legs? You¡¯ve gotten filthy.¡±


    Big Brother genuinely laughed this time.


    He then looked at Wang Xiaohong, who had been ignored, with disdain in his smile.


    ¡°Wang Xiaohong, how did you manage to marry into this wealthy family, yet not be able to enjoy your good fortune? Second Brother Yu has been putting up with you, and I¡¯ve been turning a blind eye. But now¡­ you¡¯ve reached the end of the line, and your good fortune has run out. Don¡¯t you agree?¡±


    Wang Xiaohong slumped weakly on the ground. She knew she was truly finished this time. The two men of the Yu Family were standing right there, revealing their true faces. She had been too naive before.


    It seemed that Big Brother Yu was definitely going to interfere in Second Brother¡¯s affairs today. Cleaning up the family was a must.


    ¡°Big Brother, should I go home first?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re already here, what¡¯s the point of going back? Come with us. Your eldest sister-in-law will have your medicine ready tonight. What¡¯s yours is always yours; what¡¯s not yours will never be, even if you borrow it for a while.¡±


    Big Brother Yu always spoke with a smile, so Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t be sure of his true intentions.


    Was he trying to scare her by showing her the consequences of Wang Xiaohong¡¯s infidelity, or did he have another reason? Big Brother was a cunning businessman who was hard to figure out.


    Xiao Qian looked to Yu Minglang for guidance, and he nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡±


    She knew him well. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t have as many ulterior motives as Big Brother. He just wanted to take her to get the medicine. His reasoning was straightforward ¨C since she had seen everything, there was no need to hide it from her later.


    ¡°Respect is no substitute for obedience,¡± Xiao Qian said to Big Brother. His smile deepened.


    ¡°It¡¯s not really an interruption. Your sister-in-law and I are getting older, and this family will inevitably rely on you and Minglang in the future. It¡¯s good for you to take an early look.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Big Brother in surprise, feeling like she had just heard some important information.


    Big Brother playfully winked at her, and in a split second, was back to his amiable, smiling self.


    Xiao Qian smiled as well, feeling that she had been too suspicious of him.


    When she looked at Wang Xiaohong again, she couldn¡¯t describe her feelings. This foolish woman had paved a smooth road for Xiao Qian with her own self-destruction.


    Yu Mingli¡¯s house wasn¡¯t far from Second Brother¡¯s villa ¨C they were both in the same area. They were luxuriously decorated, befitting people with a lot of money.


    Wang Xiaohong hadn¡¯t been there many times before. She had her own illness, and the eldest sister-in-law was an expert in gynecology. Xiaohong had to wear a lot of perfume during each meeting to cover up the smell. She had once been very envious of the couple living in this lavish house and had thrown several tantrums at Second Brother because of it.


    She complained that Second Brother couldn¡¯t make money.


    But now that she was brought here, she no longer felt envious. The magnificent house looked like hell, as if once you went in, you would never come out alive.


    She thought Big Brother and Yu Minglang would beat her up and possibly even silence her forever¡­


    However, the Yu brothers just locked her in a small room and then, as if nothing happened, took Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang upstairs. Xiao Qian noticed that the eldest sister-in-law hadn¡¯t come out, guessed that Big Brother had either sent her away or asked her to stay at her own family¡¯s home.


    The eldest sister-in-law and Yu Minglang¡¯s mother had a very close relationship. Obviously, Big Brother wanted to keep this a secret from his mother, so he didn¡¯t even tell his own wife. But it was worth pondering why Big Brother didn¡¯t care about keeping it a secret from Xiao Qian.


    Big Brother Yu sat at the carved tea table, leisurely brewing kung fu tea for Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian looked back at Yu Minglang, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.


    Yu Minglang appeared to be still angry.


    ¡°Why the hell is Yu Mingyi taking so long? Hurry up and get divorced! I want it done today!¡±


    ¡°Divorce doesn¡¯t happen that fast,¡± Xiao Qian interjected.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care about the procedure. I want it done today, no matter what!¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, people often lose IQwhcn they get angry. Put your brain on and think about this! Can you let Uncle and Aunt find out about this? Didn¡¯t you see that Big Brother sent eldest sister-in-law away? Do you want to upset them too?¡±


    Big Brother Yu kept leisurely drinking his tea while Xiao Qian talked, a satisfied look in his eyes.


    After hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Yu Minglang suppressed his temper and sat up straight without speaking.


    Xiao Qian stood up, switched seats with Big Brother, and began to brew tea with the standard kung fu tea process. ¡°Tea and Zen are one and the same. Serve tea without feeling the labor, and quietly enjoy a good cup of tea. Don¡¯t let unrelated people or things disturb your heart.¡±


    Yu Minglang took the tea she offered and gulped it down. Xiao Qian refilled his cup, and after drinking two cups, he regained control of his emotions. He had figured it out ¨C this matter had to wait for his second brother to resolve, couldn¡¯t make a scene, and couldn¡¯t tell their parents either..

 Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Already Too Late

    Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Already Too Late


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Xiao Qian really is the nemesis of our youngest. When this kid gets angry, no one can control him, but your words are effective.¡± Eldest Brother playfully said when he saw Xiao Qian easily control Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Ming Lang usually has excellent emotional management skills. He¡¯s just in chaos because of this personal issue. It¡¯s also related to his age. In a few years, he definitely won¡¯t be able to get so angry. It¡¯s good for a young person to be impulsive for their family once, but when they reach a certain age and become too cautious, they become old.¡±


    In her past life, when Xiao Qian met Yu Minglang, he was already a very mature and stable man. After all, he is not young anymore. Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t hate his current appearance, and even finds it a little cute.


    ¡°That¡¯s true. Both of my younger brothers are excellent, but Second Brother isn¡¯t as lucky as Ming Lang; he didn¡¯t find a wife like you.¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, you¡¯re joking. It¡¯s still a long way to go for Second Brother. This tea is good.¡±


    Xiao Qian tactfully commented, knowing that Yu Mingli wouldn¡¯t be easily fooled, but he loved hearing her praise and laughed heartily.


    ¡°If you like it, take some home when you go back. I just got these from an auction, and I have plenty more.¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, you¡¯re usually not willing to share your tea leaves with anyone. How come you suddenly become generous?¡± Yu Minglang knew how much his older brother treasured those teas. It¡¯s not just about money; the precious tea has such a low production that even if you have money, you can¡¯t find it.


    ¡°Good tea should be shared with good people. Giving it to Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t waste it, but if I give it to our old man, he¡¯d brew it in a huge tea pot. He wouldn¡¯t be able to tell the difference even if it was high-quality tea.¡±


    Just like Wang Xiaohong, not knowing how to cherish such a great husband, she ruined it all herself. She¡¯s just not lucky enough.


    It was Yu Mingyi who came over an hour later.


    As soon as he entered the room, the fire in Yu Minglang, which had been extinguished by drinking a stomach full of tea, flared up again.


    ¡°Second Brother Yu, hurry up and deal with that woman.¡±


    ¡°Where is she?¡± Yu Mingyi still maintained his usual indifferent attitude, as if it wasn¡¯t his wife who was caught cheating.


    ¡°In the small room.¡±


    Yu Mingyi went in, and when Wang Xiaohong saw him, she immediately knelt down.


    ¡°Ming Yi, I was wrong! Please forgive me, just this once. For Panpan¡¯s sake, don¡¯t divorce me. The child needs a mother.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong tried to use the child as a shield.


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t say a word, just helped her up from the ground.


    ¡°You can set the terms for the divorce.¡±


    Wang Xiaohong wailed, ¡°Yu Mingyi, you promised my brother! You promised him!¡±


    This move usually worked like a charm. As long as she mentioned her brother, he would let anything slide.


    Even once when she was caught using a cucumber during an episode of her illness, he didn¡¯t say anything.


    But this time was different.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sell the house and give you proper financial compensation. I¡¯ve also contacted a doctor for you. You can¡¯t delay treatment any longer.¡±


    Seeing that Yu Mingyi was determined to divorce, even mentioning her brother didn¡¯t work, Wang Xiaohong threw herself at his legs, begging bitterly.


    ¡°Ming Yi, I swear this was the first time I sought someone else. Usually, I take care of it myself! Please, don¡¯t divorce me. We still have Panpan to raise!¡±


    After mentioning her brother, she brought up the child again.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t think it through with Panpan. I thought following the doctor¡¯s recommendation and leaving the child with you would help with your condition, but it turned out to be harmful to Panpan. I will take good care of her, making up for what I owe her.¡±


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s cold attitude was just like before. However, this time Wang Xiaohong could tell that he was no longer indulging her and was determined to divorce her.


    ¡°Why, Yu Mingyi! When you married me, you knew what kind of person I am. You didn¡¯t mind back then, why do you want a divorce now? You¡¯re betraying my late brother!¡±


    There were many reasons why Yu Mingyi had previously put up with Wang Xiaohong, and it was very complicated.


    But now, Wang Xiaohong had crossed the line, not only behaving recklessly but also hurting the child, so Yu Mingyi could no longer tolerate her.


    Continuing to indulge Wang Xiaohong would mean letting down his family. His youngest brother¡¯s words had awakened him.


    It was only then that Wang Xiaohong realized the cold-hearted Yu Mingyi was no longer the man who let her have her way.


    She had thought Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t dare to fight back because he was weak, but now she realized that in his eyes, she was utterly insignificant, not even worth half of his family. Instead of calling it tolerance, it was more like he simply didn¡¯t see her.


    This man really was a piece of cold, unbeatable ice.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi! Are you playing me? From the beginning, you never really cared about me. You never touched me after we got married because you looked down on me, and you didn¡¯t want to live with me. You¡¯ve been wanting a divorce from the start, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Originally, I intended to wait until your illness was cured and then become a real couple with you. But you kept refusing to face your condition and became more and more out of control. Now, I think I have no way to cure you. Go see a doctor, I¡¯ll cover all the costs.¡±


    Yu Mingyi rarely spoke such a long speech to Wang Xiaohong, and this one was also not as cold as before. In fact, when he mentioned becoming a real couple, there was even a hint of warmth.


    But sometimes warmth can be more devastating than cold. Hearing this, Wang Xiaohong even forgot to cry.


    She looked up at the man she had always looked down on verbally, but secretly admired and thought she couldn¡¯t reach, with her tearful eyes.


    Yu Mingyi took a tissue and wiped her face.


    ¡°Coming to this point, I can¡¯t shirk my responsibilities. I¡¯m not a man who¡¯s good at coaxing women. I couldn¡¯t stay with you because of work, and I failed to cure you through marriage. It¡¯s my fault. If you continue to be with me, your condition will become even more serious. For the sake of the great favor you¡¯ve done for me, I will arrange a good life for you. Marriage isn¡¯t suitable for the two of us, let¡¯s divorce.¡±


    A woman can mention divorce a thousand times, but none of them compare to a man¡¯s once.


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s words hurt Wang Xiaohong more than any scolding. At that moment, Wang Xiaohong finally understood that it was her own doing that ruined what could have been a happy marriage.


    ¡°You look down on me, right? After all, I was insulted and infected with a disease before I married you. You knew this, and then your family looked down on me and tortured me¡­¡± Her voice trembled as she spoke, covering her face with her hands, utterly devastated.


    ¡°I admit, I don¡¯t have much affection for you, but I don¡¯t despise you either. I knew about your past, but it wasn¡¯t your fault, and I didn¡¯t care about it. If you could just restrain yourself, then maybe¡­¡± But, it was too late.


    The youngest brother was right; Yu Mingyi wasn¡¯t just an individual, he represented the entire Yu Family. He couldn¡¯t let his family bear the consequences of this issue.


    ¡°Ah!¡± Wang Xiaohong cried out loud, filled with regret, but it was all too late.


    She wanted to belittle Yu Mingyi to prove to herself that she wasn¡¯t that pathetic.


    Yu Mingyi was such a remarkable man that Wang Xiaohong couldn¡¯t help but feel inferior, but he never fought back. The more arrogant Wang Xiaohong became, the more she felt noble when trampling on Yu Mingyi, as if treading on well-born Yu Mingyi would elevate her too.


    But at this moment, when Yu Mingyi was serious, she realized how pitiful she had been ¨C he never paid her any attention..

 Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 153: The Parting of Tired Swallows

    Chapter 153: Chapter 153: The Parting of Tired Swallows


    Translator: 549690339


    Looking at the out-of-control Wang Xiaohong, a rare emotion finally emerged in Yu Mingyi¡¯s unshaken eyes.


    ¡°When I married you, I didn¡¯t think about divorce.¡±


    ¡°You liar! You look down on me and never want to sleep with me. You¡¯ve wanted a divorce all along¡­¡± Wang Xiaohong covered her face and sobbed in pain. That unbearable past had always been a burden on her heart. She thought that Yu Mingyi looked down on her just because of that, but she never expected him to say he didn¡¯t care.


    ¡°I don¡¯t look down on you. I just didn¡¯t take good care of you, and divorce would be better for your illness.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re lying, you¡¯re lying!¡± How could a man not care about that? She had always felt deeply inferior about this matter and constantly sought to create trouble for herself which she hoped could prove her existence. She just wanted him to deny her words and directly say, ¡°I don¡¯t look down on you.¡±


    But she didn¡¯t know that using this wrong method to ask a man like Yu Mingyi could only backfire.


    And when he finally said the answer she wanted to hear, it was too late to go back


    ¡°For the sake of the people we both care about, this marriage cannot continue. I¡¯ll make arrangements for your treatment and life afterwards.¡±


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, if I didn¡¯t make such a fuss and seriously tried to live with you, would you still divorce me? Would you treat me as your wife? Would you fall in love with a woman like me?¡±


    Yu Mingyi fell silent, ¡°There are no ifs in the world, but I can tell you that if you don¡¯t cross my bottom line, I will treat you as my wife.¡±


    But without love, perhaps they would be like countless other couples who have lived a plain life without any setbacks.


    The concept of love was too abstract for Yu Mingyi. It was difficult for him to apply such an abstract thing to a specific person. His straightforwardness made it impossible to deceive this woman. Wang Xiaohong was responsible for her current situation, but the love she desired, he really couldn¡¯t give.


    Wang Xiaohong covered her face and cried, knowing that her title as the Yu family¡¯s second daughter-in-law was definitely lost. She didn¡¯t know where to go after the divorce¡­


    ¡°Although you didn¡¯t help me the other day, I¡¯ll still compensate you financially. I hope you can start a new life after the divorce. I have a cold personality and can¡¯t take care of a woman¡¯s thoughts, I apologize for the pain I¡¯ve caused you.¡±


    She didn¡¯t understand why Yu Mingyi said she didn¡¯t help him the other day?


    Only Yu Mingyi knew the answer to that.


    It took less than half an hour for Second Brother to enter the room to reach a divorce agreement with Wang Xiaohong, who hung her head and not spoken a word, as if she had become a different person.


    No one knew how Yu Mingyi had managed to persuade her, but Xiao Qian could see that he must have played a ruthless card, making Wang Xiaohong totally regretful. However, there is no regret medicine in the world.


    When Yu Mingyi and Wang Xiaohong were talking inside, Big Brother Yu had already asked a lawyer to draft the divorce agreement. Wang Xiaohong signed it with tears in her eyes, lingering over Yu Mingyi, but he resolutely signed without looking at her.


    Boss Yu locked Wang Xiaohong in a small room to prevent her from changing her mind, and sent her to complete the divorce formalities at daybreak.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian left, leaving Second Brother Yu and Boss Yu to have tea.


    ¡°The compensation you gave her was more than I thought.¡± Eldest Brother poured a cup for his younger brother.


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°Do you still feel like you owe her?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my lack of consideration.¡±


    ¡°Second brother, sometimes you really don¡¯t compare to the youngest, who seems chaotic but is very clear-headed. He knows very well who can be close to him and who can¡¯t. I can¡¯t let you go, I mean, you can¡¯t not know what kind of crooked thoughts Wang Xiaohong¡¯s brother has? Besides, Wang Xiaohong has tormented you for so many years, do you feel relieved now?¡±


    Seeing Second Brother¡¯s expression, Boss Yu knew that he was still bothered about it.


    ¡°Dad has always been proud of you. If you give up your dream because of this, he¡¯ll be heartbroken.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s better to suffer a short pain than a long one.¡±


    Big Brother Yu filled up his younger brother¡¯s cup.


    ¡°Second Brother, our youngest brother is not the child who needed you to shoulder responsibility for him back then. You don¡¯t have to worry about his future, and the trouble with tree attracting the wind won¡¯t happen to our family. I have faith in my two younger brothers, and the Yu family won¡¯t fall apart because of us three, you just do what you love.¡±


    Big Brother Yu believed that the reason Second Brother chose Wang Xiaohong was to punish himself for the unresolved feelings about their colleague¡¯s sacrifice years ago. Both younger brothers had unlimited potential for the future, and they couldn¡¯t let family trivialities hinder their progress.


    Second Brother Yu silently picked up his teacup and sipped, ¡°Big Brother, you¡¯re overthinking it. I didn¡¯t want to change jobs because of Xiaohong¡¯s help, and even if I did, it wasn¡¯t the main reason.¡±


    ¡°Then what is it?¡±


    Second Brother was a straightforward person, so if he said it wasn¡¯t the main reason, it definitely wasn¡¯t.


    Even the cunning businessman, Boss Yu, couldn¡¯t guess what was in the iceberg-like Second Brother¡¯s heart.


    Second Brother Yu picked up his teacup and stopped talking.


    ¡±I will tell Dad and Mom about your divorce tactfully, saying that you two are incompatible, they won¡¯t object. Your job won¡¯t let you go easily, it will take at least a few years, I hope you can get through it and not give up on the blue sky you love so much.¡±


    Second Brother Yu looked at his reflection in the teacup and forced a smile.


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    When Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian home, it was already past three in the morning, and the street vendors selling fried dough sticks were setting up their stalls.


    ¡°Tell Second Brother to introduce Wang Xiaohong to our school¡¯s Doctoral Supervisor, Liu Linlin. She can treat Wang Xiaohong.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Wang Xiaohong¡¯s problem just a gynecological disease?¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°Gynecological disease is just a physical issue. Wang Xiaohong has an xaddiction.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± It sounded like it wasn¡¯t a good thing.


    ¡°The scientific name is called x Dependency Syndrome, which is a manifestation of anxiety disorder. In intimate behaviors, the brain secretes dopamine, which produces pleasure and forms a brief sense of happiness, thereby escaping anxiety. When I first met her, I discovered this from the analysis of her medications. After close contact today, I¡¯m sure she has this mental illness.¡±


    ¡°Can you cure it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the foundation of the treatment must be based on untangling the knots in her heart. I saw your Second Brother today, and he opened the knot for her. Although I don¡¯t know how he did it, Wang Xiaohong will get better as long as she cooperates with the psychologist in the later stages. But Yu Minglang, I won¡¯t treat her.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t plan on asking you to treat her either¡ªI was just curious, why won¡¯t you treat her?¡±


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I was born cold-blooded, but I have principles when it comes to treating patients. Whoever pays me more gets my attention, and I have no sympathy for those who can¡¯t afford it and seek me out unless they can really touch me. Like your ex-second sister-in-law, who caused her own death, I don¡¯t have the sympathy to deal with her. There are so many good people I can¡¯t even take care of, and besides, Second Brother will pay for her medical expenses, so I can¡¯t slaughter a fat lamb, so I won¡¯t bother.¡±


    Yu Minglang lowered his head and kissed her little mouth, ¡°I just love your ruthless side..¡±

 Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Meeting Again (Thanks to Kateliu and Shibei+Update)

    Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Meeting Again (Thanks to Kateliu and Shibei+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Holding Xiao Qian and returning home over the wall, Yu Minglang drove back. Xiao Qian had been tossing all night without sleeping. She might need to sleep during the day, but Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t bear it; he only had one day left for his vacation¡­


    He had liberated Second Brother, but what about himself?


    In the end, Yu Minglang thought of a great way and felt too smart!


    Jia Xiufang had just gotten up, her hair unkempt and face unwashed. Yawning, she went out to the woodpile in the yard to get some wood for the fire. When she opened the door, she was taken aback


    Yu Minglang¡¯s car was parked right outside the door. Who knows how long it had been there?


    Seeing Jia Xiufang come out, he got out of the car and opened the door.


    ¡°Aunt, good morning!¡±


    ¡°Good¡­¡± What a fright!


    Jia Xiufang thought to herself that it wasn¡¯t even 6 o¡¯clock yet. What was he doing this early?


    ¡°Is Xiao Qian up yet?¡±


    ¡°Not yet, Ming Lang, why are you here so early?¡±


    ¡°I have the day off today, so I thought I¡¯d come over early. Aunt, are you going to get wood for the fire? Let me help you!¡±


    Yu Minglang had come over after buying breakfast and took a nap in the car. He was already feeling much more refreshed now.


    Jia Xiufang was baffled by him. Yu Minglang took out the breakfast he had bought from the car and went inside with the firewood. Jia Xiufang hurried to follow him.


    He really didn¡¯t know how to act properly. He barged in without any notice, and the house hadn¡¯t even been tidied up yet. Jia Xiufang was so nervous.


    She asked him to sit downstairs while she went upstairs to wake Xiao Qian, and Yu Minglang called out to her.


    ¡°No rush, Aunt, let her sleep a little more.¡±


    Why don¡¯t you come later so we can tidy up the house! Jia Xiufang gave an awkward smile, and seeing Yu Minglang running into the kitchen to start a fire, she thought this kid really didn¡¯t treat her like a stranger.


    But seeing his quick movements, she thought he was quite the capable young man.


    Yu Minglang helped with the fire and asked Jia Xiufang if there was anything else he could help with. Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t have the heart to let him do any real work, so she told him to sit on the sofa and wait. Then she suddenly remembered something.


    ¡°Ming Lang, could you help me watch the shop for a while? I need to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine for her grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Should I drive you there?¡±


    ¡°No need. It¡¯s just on the Back Street. It¡¯s just a few minutes¡¯ walk. You just sit downstairs. If anyone comes to pick up their clothes, you can ask them to come later.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Aunt, don¡¯t worry!¡±


    Yu Minglang answered so readily, but as soon as Jia Xiufang left, he locked the door and dashed upstairs.


    What a joke! How could he miss this rare opportunity to see how cute his girlfriend was when she was asleep?


    Xiao Qian was sleeping soundly. She had stayed up all night, and as soon as she got back, she fell asleep on her pillow. At this moment, she was immersed in sweet dreams.


    Yu Minglang swore that when he came upstairs, he just wanted to stand by her bed and stealthily watch the sleeping beauty¡¯s adorable face.


    But as he stared and stared, he couldn¡¯t control his own hand.


    The sleeping Xiao Qian was so innocent. Her glasses were off, and her long eyelashes were like two little fans covering her eyes. She wasn¡¯t so serious, and her expression was relaxed. Her white little face, balanced features, and inadvertently exposed shoulder. Ah, how can it be so white?


    It was like a dish, almond tofu.


    Both white and soft, the curtains were drawn in the small room, filled with her delicate fragrance.


    When Yu Minglang reached out his hand, his intention was pure¡ªto cover her with the quilt.


    But why did his hand not stay in control and touch her face instead? And then moved further down?


    He was out of control. But Yu Minglang felt that since he was on vacation, it was alright to be a little lax with discipline¡­


    This moment was too beautiful, the sleeping beauty on the bed was the most beautiful scenery in the world, and the endless brilliance was in the dangerous peak¡ªif the quilt went a little lower, it would be perfect, and the dangerous peak would reveal more¡­


    Xiao Qian had been sleeping deeply, but then she felt that something was not right.


    In her sleep, it was as if a fly was circling around her.


    First, it pricked her face, then it flew and landed on her shoulder. She frowned and reached out to pat it, but the bold fly actually landed on her hand. How big a fly would it take to cover her hand?


    ¡°Mom¡­hand me the insecticide to spray a couple of times.¡± Xiao Qian muttered. ¡°What do you want?¡±


    That¡¯s not right. When did her mother¡¯s voice become so deep?


    Xiao Qian opened her eyes sleepily and was startled.


    This enlarged head¡­


    Seeing her staring eyes, Yu Minglang asked with a grin.


    ¡°Surprise?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hand rested on his face, feeling the warmth, and Yu Minglang was delighted inside.


    Just look at how passionate his girlfriend was¡ªthe moment they met, she touched his face. Was the next step a kiss? Bring it on! He was ready at any moment-


    Xiao Qian had been sleeping peacefully but was awakened by him, her first reaction was that she was dreaming.


    The wall clock indicated that it was only 6 o¡¯clock. They had only been separated for three hours, how could it be possible that he suddenly appeared in her bedroom?


    She had closed the windows before going to bed¡­


    Could it be that he had turned into a fly and flown in? Or was it just a dream?


    But the touch of his hands assured Xiao Qian that this was not a dream. It was this big bad guy!


    Decisively throwing a punch, ¡°Take that!¡±


    ¡°What are you doing? Do you have low blood pressure and morning mood swings?¡± Yu Minglang covered his battered eye socket. In just a few short hours, he had been hit by Second Brother and Xiao Qian over and over again. He felt so wronged!


    ¡°Get out! Close the door!¡± Xiao Qian wrapped herself in the quilt.


    She hadn¡¯t even put on her pajamas when she went to sleep, and she didn¡¯t know how much of her this shameless guy had seen.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go out¡­¡± His eyes were almost glued to her exposed shoulder.


    ¡°Get out!¡± Xiao Qian grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, and Yu Minglang left dejectedly.


    She woke up at the wrong time. If she had opened her eyes a little later, would she have seen more?


    Qian Bao¡¯s potential was not bad at all. Even when lying down, he could see the depths, truly unfathomable¡­


    Xiao Qian quickly got dressed. After putting on her clothes, she stood in front of the mirror and inspected herself left and right. As she thought of him seeing her like this, a fire of anger rose inside her.


    Thankfully, she doesn¡¯t have the bad habit of drooling while sleeping¡­


    But no woman would want her disheveled hair to be seen by her boyfriend while they were still dating.


    Why on earth did he come to her house early in the morning?


    This question lingered in Xiao Qian¡¯s mind as she went downstairs.


    Yu Minglang opened the door, and just then, someone came to pick up their clothes, and he even started chatting with them.


    ¡°Young man, I haven¡¯t seen you before. What¡¯s your relationship with this family?¡± Xiao Qian could tell that this was Fat Aunt from the front street.


    Then, she heard her shameless boyfriend¡¯s reply.


    ¡°I¡¯m their future son-in-law, and Xiao Qian is my girlfriend.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re really tall, young man. Are you 18ocm tall?¡±


    ¡°Pretty sister, I¡¯m 186cm.¡±


    That made Fat Aunt laugh, her hand over her mouth, ¡°You sure know how to talk, young man. I¡¯m so old, and you¡¯re calling me sister-¡±


    Xiao Qian found Fat Aunt¡¯s clothes according to the note and handed them to her. Fat Aunt¡¯s eyes never left Yu Minglang, as she eagerly made conversation..

 Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Chapter 155 Too Happy (With 1200+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 155: Chapter 155 Too Happy (With 1200+ Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°How old are you, young man? What do you do? How long have you known Xiaoqian?¡± Fat Aunt looked at Yu Minglang with a gleam in her eyes. This information would indeed provide great fodder for conversation.


    Yu Minglang responded with a smile. Chen Xiaoqian, noticing his intention to continue the conversation, pushed him along, ¡°Go check if the water on the stove has boiled yet.¡±


    After Yu Minglang was sent away, Fat Aunt was left with Xiaoqian¡¯s serious face. Unable to continue their conversation, she flicked off disheartened.


    Xiaoqian entered the kitchen to find Yu Minglang, who was sneaking around eating the buns he brought. Xiaoqian slapped him without warning, causing him to almost choke.


    ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? We still have lots of buns.¡±


    ¡°Who said anything about the buns? Do you know who she is? Are you close to her?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, aren¡¯t you getting jealous of nothing?¡±


    ¡°Get lost! She¡¯s the most gossiping old lady in our street! Why did you talk so much to her?¡±


    ¡°I only told her the good things, don¡¯t worry. What she spreads is definitely positive news.¡±


    From the Aunt¡¯s gossip-filled eyes, her dry lips, and her excessive saliva, Yu Minglang had analyzed she must be a gossip. With this chance, he decided to spread the news that Xiaoqian was taken, to save her from the unwanted attention.


    Xiaoqian wanted to smack him again ¨C he was definitely doing this on purpose!


    Jia Xiufang just happened to come back, and upon hearing the door¡¯s noise, Yu Minglang quickly wiped the oil from his mouth, acting as if the person who just ate the buns wasn¡¯t him.


    ¡°What were you two doing in the kitchen? Xiaoqian, did you really eat those buns without washing your face? Go wash up!¡±


    Xiaoqian glared at the real culprit ¨C what a shameless guy!


    ¡°Aunt, I was getting some water for Xiaoqian.¡± Yu Minglang said with a pleasant smile.


    He began looking for a washbasin. Xiaoqian kicked him in the buttocks, and Jia Xiufang saw it and quickly slapped Xiaoqian on the head. ¡°Don¡¯t bully Minglang. He is so innocent!¡±


    ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s okay. As long as she is happy.¡±


    Xiaoqian gritted her teeth in anger. Yu Minglang, you just wait!


    After breakfast, before Yu Minglang had a chance to say anything, Jia Xiufang began speaking.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you can go out with Minglang for a walk. But, you have to come back early. It can¡¯t be like yesterday.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Aunt. We¡¯ll be back after we eat dinner and stroll around the Night Market.¡± Yu Minglang quickly answered, then, taking Xiaoqian by the arm, they started to leave with haste.


    Only after they had departed did Jia Xiufang mutter to herself.


    ¡°That boy is really honest, planning to come back only after dinner¡­¡±


    Once Xiaoqian got in the car, she pinched Minglang¡¯s waist. ¡°You good-for-nothing! I¡¯ve been patient with you for long enough!¡±


    ¡°Please don¡¯t hold back. You can beat me up anywhere once we reach our destination.¡±


    Yu Minglang gave Xiaoqian a wink, making her blush.


    In two lifetimes combined, nobody had as thick a skin as Yu Minglang. She admitted defeat¡­


    ¡°Where are we going? Minglang, come on! You don¡¯t have Alzheimer¡¯s. We were separated for only a few hours, and I haven¡¯t even had a good sleep yet!¡± Interrupting a woman¡¯s sleep is the world¡¯s most unforgivable crime ¨C there¡¯s absolutely not a doubt about it!


    ¡°We¡¯re going to my place, to sleep.¡± Minglang worried about Xiaoqian hitting him, so he quickly added, ¡°We won¡¯t be sleeping together.¡±


    ¡°Have you lost your mind? I was sleeping peacefully at my house. Why do I have to come to yours?¡±


    At times, he seemed sharp when handling issues; at other times, how could he be so naive? Was there something different about his brain?


    ¡°I want to¡­ watch you sleep¡­ Xiao Mei, I don¡¯t know how long it will be until I see you again after I go back this time.¡±


    Xiaoqian laughed in exasperation. ¡°Arc you saying goodbye to my corpse? This is making it seem like your last visit to a dying person. One less look every time.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say unlucky words. It¡¯s 6 o¡¯ clock now, I¡¯ll let you sleep until twelve. Then, we will get up and eat, continue our date!¡±


    Yu Minglang was very persistent about dating.


    Since they hadn¡¯t dated yesterday, he must secure a date today no matter what!


    ¡°Actually we¡ª ¡± Xiaoqian wanted to say they still had plenty of time, but


    seeing Minglang immersed in a stupid man¡¯s romantic gullibility, she stopped herself.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sleep on the bed, and you sleep on the floor. Dare to cross the border and I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    ¡°So, I can sleep on the floor?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes brightened, as if he had gained a great advantage.


    He thought he was going to sleep on the sofa.


    Xiaoqian saw Minglang¡¯s excited reaction and couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    Initially, she wanted to exploit his male weakness, torment him for a while, and tease his appetite, but seeing him like this, she somehow felt unable to go through with it.


    Once they arrived at his house, Yu Minglang was humming a tune while making the bed. He had a large bed, exceptionally clean.


    Xiaoqian saw him about to really sleep on the floor. But it¡¯s already October, the ground was cooling and the heating wasn¡¯t on, so she tugged his arm, pointed to the bed subtly with her chin.


    Minglang acted like he had won the lottery. Not only could he stay in the same room, but he could also sleep on the same bed?


    ¡°The middle of the bed is the boundary. If you dare to cross it, you¡¯re going to get it, okay?¡±


    ¡°Yes, beauty!¡± He took off his shoes and was about to climb into bed when Xiaoqian kicked him off. ¡°Go take a shower!¡±


    Xiaoqian lay on his pillow, feeling surprisingly at ease. There was not a single scent on Minglang¡¯s bed or pillow, not even the faintest trace of detergent. But it felt even better than her own bed, the thought of him humming in the shower made her smile as she closed her eyes.


    Yu Minglang took the fastest shower in his life. When he came out, Xiaoqian was already asleep. He watched her as he dried his hair, his eyes becoming dry as well. He took his camera intending to photograph her sleeping face when she suddenly opened her eyes.


    ¡°What are you doing, infringing on my portrait rights?¡±


    ¡°Just a souvenir from our first sleepover.¡±


    ¡°Get away, no photos!¡± Xiaoqian grabbed his camera, leaving Minglang a bit disappointed.


    Minglang, fresh out of the shower, was wearing shorts and a tank top, his wet hair revealing his strong arms and long, shapely legs. Seeing this, Xiaoqian¡¯s eyes darkened.


    He¡¯s clueless. Any man with a knack for it would use his good physique to flirt. Yet this blockhead just stepped out in his ball game tank top, which did show off his strong muscles, though. The fitted tank top vaguely revealing his abs.


    Minglang got into bed, he on the outer side and her on the inner, with a huge gap between them. He lied with his back to her.


    Xiaoqian was playing around with his camera, it was an SLR.


    Minglang turned back to see her fiddling with his camera. ¡°That was a gift from my big brother to me.¡±


    ¡°Mmm, your big brother treats you well.¡±


    Yesterday, when Xiaoqian was leaving his big brother¡¯s house, his brother gave her a bag of tea. The packaging was simple, but Xiaoqian knew that it mustn¡¯t have been cheap. Big Brother Yu was good to his brothers.


    ¡°Hey, come here.¡± Xiaoqian beckoned.


    Surprisingly, Minglang turned away, ¡°Remember to keep a distance.¡±


    He was afraid that if he got too close, he wouldn¡¯t be able to control himself.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to take the photo anymore?¡±


    He suddenly sat upright, full of energy, snatched the camera from her hand, configured the timer, and quickly sat next to Xiaoqian.


    He was elated.. Their first photo together, was now a reality!

 Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Six: The Reason for the Problem

    Chapter 156: Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Six: The Reason for the Problem


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeping face, clearly she was a laid-back person, falling asleep after taking a photo, facing him, sleeping soundly without a care in the world.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know whether to feel fortunate that she trusted him completely, or be a little frustrated that his girlfriend was so lackadaisical about men. Wasn¡¯t she sleeping too soundly?


    Yu Minglang adjusted her blanket and propped his arm up to observe her for a while. She was in a deep sleep. After watching her for quite some time, he set the alarm clock and closed his eyes while facing her.


    ¡°Xiao Wei¡­¡±


    She mumbled in her sleep.


    ¡°Qian Bao, what did you say?¡± Yu Minglang heard what seemed like a name, but her voice was too quiet.


    Xiao Qian rolled directly over to him from the other side. Yu Minglang¡¯s initial instinct was to retreat, but his body instinctively moved closer instead, even enveloping her in his arms!


    Alas, why wouldn¡¯t his body listen to him? Maybe it had something to do with relaxing and being on a break.


    Xiao Qian snuggled against him, her nostrils fluttering slightly, a sensation she liked. Only then did she feel at ease enough to rest her face on his chest, nestling her head back and forth. Yu Minglang cushioned his arms under her and she soon grew still, even her furrowed brows relaxed.


    ¡°Xiao Wei, Dad¡¯s home¡­¡±


    In her sleep, Xiao Qian let out a contented smile, all Yu Minglang heard were the words ¡®Dad¡¯.


    Oh, was Qian Bao troubled by her ¡®trash dad¡¯, even in her dreams?


    Yu Minglang had someone constantly keep tabs on trash dad Chen Lin. He knew Chen Lin had opened a small informal mahjong parlor in the neighborhood after his divorce. He could make a decent income if he wasn¡¯t reported, and even more if he dared to place big bets.


    Yu Minglang texted a report about the trash dad, and only after reporting him did he feel at peace to fall asleep with Xiao Qian in his arms.


    Poor Chen Lin got implicated for no reason, simply because Yu Minglang didn¡¯t hear clearly what Xiao Qian said in her sleep. He never figured out who tipped off on him, even when his mahjong parlor was shut down and the mahjong tables were taken away.


    Who the hell reported him?!


    By the time Xiao Qian woke up to the sound of the alarm clock, it was already noon, and Yu Minglang had already gotten up.


    After washing up and coming downstairs, Xiao Qian saw that the dining table was set with utensils and a pot of nourishing soup. Yu Minglang was transferring colorful cornbread to a plate.


    ¡°Did you make these?¡± Xiao Qian rarely saw him in such a domesticated role.


    ¡°I got it from Mom¡¯s place. You know how old lady loves preparing these health foods when she¡¯s on vacation. I can actually cook too, it¡¯s just that I don¡¯t have any kitchen utensils here. So we¡¯ll have to make do with these for now.¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°I can make some simple home-cooked meals, but I¡¯m sure they won¡¯t taste as good as yours. Xiao Mei, cook for me when you have the chance, and bring me some of your homemade lunch next time you visit my workplace during your vacation, those single bastards will be so jealous.¡±


    Yu Minglang put all his vanity into full display here, it wasn¡¯t easy to win her over, so naturally, he had to flaunt his relationship.


    Xiao Qian felt guilty and drank her soup, responding in agreement, ¡°Don¡¯t keep your hopes up, honestly, I¡¯m not very good at cooking.¡±


    It went beyond her being bad at cooking, it was an absolute disaster.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you¡¯re being modest. Come on, have some more vegetables.¡±


    Yu Minglang believed his girlfriend was a very modest person. He thought, since Xiao Qian was the eldest daughter at home and Jia Xiufang ran a shop, she typically had to help with chores like cooking, which is usually the case in most families.


    However, Yu Minglang was unaware that Jia Xiufang would rather give each child 80 cents and an egg, letting them get a pancake outside, than let Xiao Qian cook. It wasn¡¯t because Xiao Qian was lazy; she would help with laundry or cleaning but she simply couldn¡¯t be allowed to cook.


    God is fair; if a person¡¯s brain is overly developed in one area, there will be deficiencies in others. Xiao Qian was very clear about everything else but she couldn¡¯t cook. Calling her cooking ¡®dark cuisine¡¯ didn¡¯t fully describe it, she always felt there was something wrong with her culinary skills.


    Considering his anticipation, she didn¡¯t want to say anything more. There¡¯ll be a chance for her to show off her skills, he¡¯d understand then.


    She really wasn¡¯t modest¡­


    After the meal, Yu Minglang was finally able to enthusiastically pursue the date he had been eagerly anticipating.


    For some reason, Xiao Qian had a bad feeling about this.


    Based on him bringing her to the plaza to watch the old people, she suspected he wouldn¡¯t choose any particularly creative place.


    As expected, he drove out of downtown. Xiao Qian was beginning to analyze what places in that direction could be fun when she glanced at his smug side profile and eventually decided to question him.


    ¡°How long is it going to be?¡±


    ¡°We need to wait a bit longer. If you¡¯re bored, let¡¯s talk; you said yesterday that Wang Xiaohong has ¡®sex addiction,¡¯ how does one contract that? My second brother suspects that she¡¯s been traumatized.¡±


    ¡°Your second brother said that she¡¯s been traumatized?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°I take the liberty of assuming that if she indeed has sexual anxiety disorder and was traumatized before marriage, she might have been violently hurt by someone, but the main reason has to be her parents. The violent incident is only an external factor, her parents are the internal cause.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Dependency Syndrome, often caused by a lack of warmth and anxiety from one¡¯s family, can appear as early as adolescence. It is satisfied and anxiety is relieved through sexual acts, gradually leading to addiction. It¡¯s just like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, there¡¯s really no way to control the behavior.¡± ¡°Then why did my second brother manage to untie her mental knots?¡±


    ¡°Deep down, Wang Xiaohong must greatly admire your second brother and thinks that a father figure should be as steady and reliable as him. Your second brother probably said yesterday that he doesn¡¯t care about her past and forgives her, thus unraveling her inner turmoil. Actually, her father could have said those words to her too.¡±


    ¡°No, Qian Bao, you¡¯re wrong. If Wang Xiaohong really cared about my second brother, why was she always causing trouble when they were together?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s human nature in play. When you want something and can¡¯t get it, you will try to discredit it, pretending it¡¯s not good because you¡¯re not deserving of it. Wang Xiaohong has serious problems and your second brother is partly responsible for their failed marriage.¡±


    ¡°What the hell, what¡¯s wrong with my brother?! He¡¯s the victim!¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t stand anyone talking about his family like that, not even Qian Bao!


    ¡°When dealing with people with mental illnesses, the patience and love you need to expend have to be many times more than for regular people. Your brother didn¡¯t have the ability to care for a woman with psychological issues. It resulted in mutual harm and he played a part in that. That being said, Wang Xiaohong¡¯s family only saw your brother¡¯s status. When they weren¡¯t satisfied, they became desperate. Neither party is completely right or wrong in this situation.¡±


    Xiao Qian was just rationally analyzing the situation from a psychological expert¡¯s perspective. For them, the divorce might even be a sort of relief.


    Yu Minglang stopped the car completely and turned to look at her seriously..

 Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 157: None of Them are Gods

    Chapter 157: Chapter 157: None of Them are Gods


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Xiao Mei, my second brother may be cold as ice, but Wang Dazhi doesn¡¯t count on him. Can my second brother, as cold as he is, freeze Wang Xiaohong?¡±


    ¡°If you marry, you should take responsibility. Otherwise, what¡¯s the point of marriage?¡± Xiao Qian argued.


    ¡°He¡¯s fulfilled his responsibilities as a husband. Money, material things, work- what hasn¡¯t he given her? Has Wang Xiaohong fulfilled her duties as a wife, even just one?¡±


    ¡°Haha, so giving some money makes him a good husband? Why bother getting married then? Just buy sex with money. Docs he have any reason for the cold violence in his family?¡± Xiao Qian sneered.


    ¡°Who started out like this? Although I don¡¯t know the real purpose of my second brother marrying her, he tried to get close to her when they first got married. She was such a drama queen. I have never seen anyone like her before.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t he communicate properly?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s my second brother¡¯s personality. He speaks a few times with no effect; then he doesn¡¯t want to speak anymore. When Wang Dazhi forced her into my family home, his sister was already sick. If she didn¡¯t marry my second brother and married another man, would she still be like this? Should we blame my second brother or the real culprit who hurt her?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t he take her to see a psychologist?¡±


    ¡°When they first got married, he took her to a neurologist. Before they even went inside the room, she scratched my second brother, saying he was mocking her as a lunatic. My mom took Panpan for a medical check, and she cried saying my mom suspected her. My second brother got so mad about this, even though he is very filial.¡±


    ¡°If he¡¯s so filial, why did he find someone to upset your parents?¡±


    ¡°My second brother isn¡¯t omniscient; he can¡¯t know the future. Her brother said if she gets some compensation and marries a good man, she¡¯ll be fine. But my second brother believed him. How could he expect friends to betray friends? You said it was half a pound. I haven¡¯t expressed my opinion, now I state my position. Can women not feel like they¡¯re marrying an omnipotent god, asking for tolerance while never looking at what they¡¯ve done for men?¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, what position are you talking about? What do you mean by ¡®what kind of women¡¯? Like us, God-like perfect women can do everything, so if men don¡¯t tolerate us and cheer us up, what¡¯s the point of having you? There are plenty of cucumbers at the wet market for one yuan per three jin, with thorns and flowers!¡±


    Xiao Qian was annoyed by his sweeping generalization.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Why are you so good at picking words? Is it not okay to say the wrong thing by mistake? I was talking about women like Wang Xiaohong, not you! If I say something wrong, you can hit me a few times, but you can¡¯t disgust me! Can the feeling of me looking at you and my second brother looking at Wang Xiaohong be the same? Why do you have to compare with those two? It¡¯s so disgusting. You¡¯re as perfect as a goddess, and it¡¯s only right for me to cherish you. What¡¯s Wang Xiaohong?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s your feeling when you look at me?¡± Xiao Qian saw that he didn¡¯t finish his words and brought the topic back, so she wouldn¡¯t waste half a day off on arguing.


    ¡°Stop pretending you don¡¯t know!¡±


    ¡°So fake serious¡­¡±


    ¡°You, look at me!¡±


    He hugged Xiao Qian and let the two have a frame in the car mirror.


    ¡°What am I looking at, how white I am compared to you?¡± Xiao Qian only saw this.


    ¡°Talented man and beautiful woman, mutual affection, understand? We have feelings; they don¡¯t. Xiao Mei, don¡¯t be afraid. I will take good care of you no matter what, and I will not let you develop like Wang Xiaohong until your illness is out of control. Whoever likes to use the thorny cucumber, go ahead. As long as I¡¯m alive, you don¡¯t think about using that!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned a little red. She thought she¡¯d hidden it well, trying to probe him using his second brother¡¯s affairs and telling him in various ways that taking care of mentally ill people wasn¡¯t easy and required more tolerance. But he found out.


    ¡°You have such a smooth tongue! If your second brother were like you, maybe Wang Xiaohong would have been fine.¡± Xiao Qian was comforted by his mildly sarcastic love words.


    ¡°Don¡¯t bluff; he can¡¯t say these things. If you ask him to speak, he¡¯d be as good as dead, haha!¡± Yu Minglang knew his icy second brother well.


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true. Maybe Wang Xiaohong doesn¡¯t have the ability to enlighten your second brother, but perhaps someone else can!¡±


    ¡°If he could see the light, honestly, Xiao Mei, I¡¯d wash your socks for a lifetime! Even when pigs start to talk, he won¡¯t change!¡±


    ¡°A lifetime is so long, don¡¯t speak so absolutely. Who knows what the future holds!¡± Xiao Qian argued hard but agreed with his point in her heart. Second brother Yu changing his ways¡­


    It¡¯s so difficult!


    Xiao Qian guessed that he wouldn¡¯t take her to a good place. She was prepared to be dragged up the mountain or to taste farmhouse cuisine.


    But when Yu Minglang parked the car in a place with broken tiles and bricks, looking like ruins, Xiao Qian was speechless.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, is this where you take me on our first date?¡±


    This place, backed by mountains and uninhabited, looks like it¡¯s perfect for killing and burying bodies, right?


    An abandoned school, surrounded by a babbling stream and a mountain not far away. The tall wild grass shows it hasn¡¯t been visited for a long time. It rained last night, so the ground is muddy and unattractive, desolate, and ghastly ¨C like a ghost movie scene.


    ¡°How about it? An utterly unique idea, right? Xiao Mei, I¡¯m giving you all my youthful memories. Aren¡¯t you moved, Xiao Mei?¡±


    Why does his Xiao Mei look at him with such contemptuous eyes?!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s original plan was to use the two-day vacation to take Xiao Qian mountain climbing. Ideally, she would be tired, and he could show off his strong strength by carrying her back. Xiao Mei would definitely like him even more.


    But he wasted a day, and it rained last night too, so the plan was abandoned.


    After some thought, he decided to take her fishing here, showing off his wilderness survival skills. Then take her to see where he attended middle school and reminisce about their youth. It¡¯s simply perfect.


    Books say that you must show your strengths in love. Yu Minglang, who works mostly at the unit, might expose his ignorance if he simply goes shopping and eats like a normal person.


    He didn¡¯t have other skills but wild survival. Bringing Xiao Mei here to fish and make fish soup for her, Xiao Mei would surely worship him, right? Xiao Mei would definitely like him more!


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian out of the car, feeling her anxious gaze on him. But on closer examination, her look seemed different from admiration.


    Xiao Qian looked at him askance.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, can I interview you about what was going on in your head when you decided to bring me to this place?¡±


    He was a real oddball. A normal person would have a meal and go shopping on their first date. Xia Qian wondered what he was thinking, driving for so long to take her to an abandoned school in the mountains. What did he want to do?


    This place was so desolate that a few people could be hidden in the grass. If Xiao Qian weren¡¯t so brave, a more timid girl might be scared to death. The place looked rather bleak.


    ¡°When I was in middle school, the family home was in the mountains. At the time, there was a factory in the mountains, and we went to school with the workers¡¯ children. Now it looks abandoned, but it was very lively back in the day with both middle and primary schools together. After the unit relocated, the factory also moved, so this area was abandoned.¡±


    Yu Minglang reflected on his old school fondly.


    From the trunk, he took out his fishing tools and waterproof camouflage cloth. Finally, he pulled out a huge camouflage bag.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t bring all your wilderness survival tools, did you?¡± Xiao Qian was speechless..

 Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 158: New Ideas from Foolishness (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 158: Chapter 158: New Ideas from Foolishness (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I only brought half of the outdoor survival tools. Xiao Mei, you go and set up the picnic mat. I¡¯ll go fishing. Men and women working together makes things easier.¡±


    Yu Minglang handed her the backpack and walked towards the small river.


    He had imagined this scene countless times: him fishing while his girl prepared the picnic mat. Once he had caught a fish, she would come over and hug his neck, praising him with kisses, ¡°Ah, you¡¯re so amazing, so great! Xiao Mei will definitely like him even more!¡±


    As he turned his head, he saw Xiao Qian sitting in the mud with an angry face.


    It had just rained, and the path was slippery. She had walked a few steps before accidentally slipping.


    Yu Minglang hurriedly dropped his fishing rod to help her up, but Xiao Qian was almost fuming with anger.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you stupid?!¡±


    He had just walked away so quickly without looking back at her. The path was so difficult, and he didn¡¯t even care about her!


    She, who cared so much about her image, was now in such a mess, sitting in mud, her shoes ruined. Her black strap pantolets were covered in mud, her pants were also covered in mud, and the muddy water had soaked through her pants. It was the season to wear only one layer of pants, so the water had seeped onto her legs, making her feel extremely frustrated!


    ¡°Next time I¡¯ll get you a pair of training boots. Your shoes aren¡¯t slip-resistant¡­¡±


    An embarrassed Xiao Qian pushed him forcefully, ¡°You shameless! How dare you blame the shoes!¡±


    What had possessed her to go on a date with this kind of guy? Just look at the horrible place he chose for their date!


    At this moment, Xiao Qian¡¯s anger had reached its limit. She pushed Yu Minglang away and headed back to the car. She wanted to drive back right now and let him fish in the ruins by himself!


    After walking a few steps, she slipped in the mud again, nearly falling. Yu Minglang quickly supported her, and Xiao Qian screamed in despair.


    ¡°Ah!!¡±


    She could imagine how stupid she looked right now, covered in mud from head to toe, her sanity at the brink of collapse, and the cause of it all was standing beside her with an innocent face, watching her explode in anger.


    Xiao Qian felt that if she had a little more of her past life¡¯s style, she would kick this idiot into the mud and then drive away in his car back to the city, leaving Yu Minglang to run back to downtown for an entire day. It would be even better if he limped with a cane, his face covered with a stubble, and his body full of hardships. That would be satisfying.


    But not only was Yu Minglang thick-skinned, but he was also sturdy, she couldn¡¯t push him away.


    Xiao Qian could only continue walking deep into the mud towards the car. Yu Minglang immediately went to support her, but she pushed him away, and he didn¡¯t get angry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mess around, listen to me.¡±


    ¡°Listen to your claw!¡±


    ¡°I have some spare clothes in the trunk, but they¡¯re shorts. You wear my pants, and I¡¯ll change into shorts.¡±


    This sounded more reasonable. Xiao Qian let out a sound, her anger not subsiding, ¡°Don¡¯t you dare peek at me changing!¡±


    ¡°You really underestimate my character, elder brother.¡± He¡¯d eventually see everything anyway, what was the point of peeking now?


    There were many mosquitoes here, and wearing shorts might get her bitten, so Yu Minglang suggested changing. He turned his back to the car window and took off his pants, then backed up to hand them to Xiao Qian through the car window.


    Throughout this process, Xiao Qian felt both shy and indignant. She felt that no one else¡¯s date would ever be as ridiculous as hers, reaching a new level of stupidity.


    Her still-on-probation idiot boyfriend was standing outside the car in his boxers, and she, like a fool, was changing inside the car. This posture, this scene, this mood, Yu Minglang wanted to create an unforgettable memory, and he had succeeded.


    Xiao Qian would have a hard time forgetting her embarrassed and angry feelings at this moment for many years to come.


    Apart from him, no one else could have made her feel so embarrassed.


    His pants still carried his body heat and clung on her legs. This wasn¡¯t an intimate action, but it made her feel even hotter.


    Yu Minglang turned his back to Xiao Qian, trying to put on the shorts, when suddenly, something felt wrong. He raised his head, and not far away, a car was approaching with its high beams on.


    Using high beams in broad daylight, were they braindead? When Yu Minglang saw the person in the car, he felt even more convinced of their stupidity.


    A champagne-colored luxury car was parked not far away.


    Zheng Xu inside the car felt that man with two bare legs was too eye-catching, almost blinding him. Even flashing his lights at him didn¡¯t feel satisfying enough.


    Yu Minglang felt disgusted. He had taken Xiao Mei so far away from downtown, yet this bastard Zheng Xu still followed them!?


    While Yu Minglang acted like a gentleman with his back towards Xiao Qian, she didn¡¯t miss the opportunity to take a peek at him. After changing into his pants, she turned around and looked directly at him.


    Regarding her habit of admiring his back, Xiao Qian had also found a perfect psychological explanation. Since primitive society, females knew that taller and stronger males were more likely to succeed in various competitions. This was also why women liked to find perfect men as fathers of their children. And she was only preserving the instincts passed down from the primitive society, right?


    Yu Minglang indeed had qualities that could make women obsess over him: broad shoulders, a perky butt, a slim and upright waist. Even from his back view, he had the perfect proportions. If he didn¡¯t wear green underpants, Xiao Qian thought he would look even more perfect.


    His clothing style was too simple, and his close-fitting clothes were leftovers from his previous job.


    He currently wore an August First pair of pants, also known as the Great Yellow River. This frustrating green color and outdated style could make a man go from a god to a rustic feeling. His change in clothing style happened only after he met Xiao Qian and was forcefully transformed by his fashionable female boss. Only then did his mermaid line reveal itself on his body with some CK low-waist shorts.


    As Xiao Qian was appreciating Yu Minglang¡¯s back view, she saw a glimpse of something when he raised his leg to put on his pants. At that moment, Zheng Xu¡¯s car appeared in front of them.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t fully understand what was happening, and from outside the car, Yu Minglang looked as if he had swallowed a fly. He quickly finished putting on his pants, and Zheng Xu drove closer, intentionally splashing mud on Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Fourth Brother Yu, what are you doing here?¡± Zheng Xu rolled down his window and leaned out to ask him.


    ¡°I should be asking you, what are you doing here?¡± Yu Minglang had spent so much time planning his date with his girl, only for this guy to ruin it!


    ¡°If you can come, why can¡¯t I?¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s gaze fell on Yu Minglang¡¯s fishing equipment by the river and the pair of women¡¯s shoes at his feet. His eyes darkened.


    Just yesterday, Zheng Xu had been force-fed dog food by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang. His family¡¯s old man had also forced him to come here and deliver some local specialties to old acquaintances. After finishing his task and preparing to return to the city, he drove by this place and, for some reason, reminisced about his school days. He impulsively decided to take a look at what had become of his old school.


    Instead, what he saw were those glaring legs and August First pants..

 Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Just be Willful (1250+ Monthly Tickets Updated)

    Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Just be Willful (1250+ Monthly Tickets Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Two men¡¯s gazes burned in the open air. Yu Minglang bent down, picked up Xiao Qian¡¯s shoes, and carefully wiped them clean with a tissue. His face had an expression that could disgust Zheng Xu for half a year.


    ¡°My girlfriend is quite playful. Sometimes, the things she fancies, can be quite crazy.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt a flare of anger within her.


    This shameless guy, the way he was talking made it seem like she liked to roll around in the mud! Yu Minglang may have been shameless for a day or two, but she had her dignity!


    She rolled down the car window and leaned out, ¡°Zheng Xu, are you here on business?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Zheng Xu looked at Xiao Qian with a gentle expression.


    Yu Minglang blocked Zheng Xu¡¯s view by standing in front of the car window and waved Xiao Qian¡¯s shoes at Zheng Xu. ¡°Brother Xu, don¡¯t let us hold you up. You must have several women in downtown waiting for your affectionate attention, right?¡±


    Zheng Xu glanced at him, then said to Xiao Qian, ¡°Dr. Chen, I have to go visit the school. You two, continue having fun.¡±


    After saying this with a disdainful look at Yu Minglang, he said, ¡°Next time you bring Dr. Chen out, I can introduce you to some good places. If you want to fish, you can visit my manor. Don¡¯t come to these downtrodden places anymore, it¡¯s not fun playing in the mud.¡±


    Yu Minglang raised his middle finger at the car exhaust left by Zheng Xu¡¯s retreating vehicle. Zheng Xu had driven into the abandoned school.


    After wiping Xiao Qian¡¯s shoes clean, he opened the car door, and tried to imitate gentlemen in movies by holding her little foot and helping her put on her shoes. However, his attempt was met with a sudden kick to his face.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, keep playing your games!¡±


    Yu Minglang learned his lesson this time. He cut a lot of grass and laid it all over the muddy path, then he held her hand to walk to the river.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, don¡¯t you think this is incredibly romantic? Docs it feel like we¡¯re on a red carpet?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her head to one side, refusing to look at him.


    Who else would feel like she does? Trudging around in a man¡¯s trousers, the legs rolled up so much, she will never listen to him again. She went from the city to here only to fall into the mud, it¡¯s almost as though she¡¯s lost her marbles.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s fishing skills were not bad indeed. Not many people came to fish in this stream, so in no time at all, he had caught quite a few fish.


    She sat by the water watching him fish, while Yu Minglang was happily reminiscing his youth.


    ¡°This river used to be much deeper than it is now. We would come here to play after school. I would use my family¡¯s sewing needles as fish hooks, and find branches to serve as fishing rods. Every time I could catch a bunch of fish, but I would still get a beating from my dad when I got home. My dad was the worst, eating the fish I caught while still punishing me.¡±


    ¡°Why did he hit you?¡±


    ¡°From the quantity of fish I brought home, he deduced that I had skipped my afternoon classes¡­¡± Sometimes, being too capable was not a good thing.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian found Yu Minglang¡¯s wronged expression back then so funny she let out a laugh.


    ¡°Really, that old man usually wasn¡¯t at home. The moment he came back, he would start stirring up trouble. If he hadn¡¯t seriously injured me, it would have been quite a miracle.¡±


    ¡°You must have been quite mischievous when you were a kid.¡± In that era, the parents¡¯ methods of disciplining their children were simple and crude; if the child was disobedient, they would get a beating. As for someone like Yu Minglang, he would definitely get beaten more often.


    Looking at Elder Brother Yu, one could tell that he was the mature one who took up family chores early. Second brother Yu was calm and obedient, Third Brother Yu was a girl, and the youngest one, Yu, was mischievous and playful. Would they let him off without a beating?


    ¡°But on second thought, I was indeed quite naughty when I was young. Every day someone would run to my mother to tattle on me. But it wasn¡¯t like I didn¡¯t do anything good. I did some good things too. I even won the Four Virtuous Youths Award.¡±


    Up until high school, Yu Minglang maintained impressive academic results. However, because of his terrible behavior, he was only awarded the model student award, and only once was he ever recognized with the Four Virtuous Youths Awards that represented good virtue.


    ¡°When I was watching the television series, one of the aunts told me about it. What did you do back then? Did someone see you helping an old lady cross the road?¡±


    ¡°Do you see a road anywhere around here? Back then, I was praised for leading the charge to extinguish a fire.¡±


    ¡°Extinguish a..fire?¡±


    Yu Minglang glared at her, ¡°In your heart, am I that kind of horrible person?¡± ¡°Otherwise, do you think you are such a good person?¡± Xiao Qian pointed at the trousers she was wearing. She looked damn near brain dead in a pair of men¡¯s trousers. Wasn¡¯t this his fault?


    ¡°That year, I really risked my life. I nearly died a triumphant death. Do you see those old school buildings in the back? There used to be a warehouse which stored physical education equipment like gymnastic mats and leather balls, all highly flammable items. One day, the warehouse suddenly caught fire. I led my subordinates into the building to fight the fire, nearly choking to death.¡±


    The memories of that incident still lingered in Yu Minglang¡¯s mind.


    ¡°At that time, everyone else was in class and hadn¡¯t noticed. I saw black smoke coming out of the warehouse, so I immediately rallied my subordinates to carry water. We split up into three groups: one group went to inform the teacher, another group carried water, and I rushed into the building to check if anyone was inside. As a result, I nearly choked to death from the smoke!¡±


    After a brief thought, Xiao Qian quickly analyzed a few things.


    ¡°Firstly, others were in class and you noticed. This indicates that you were skipping class. Also, with you included, your ¡®subordinates¡¯ only consisted of three people. And essentially, you didn¡¯t contribute much, almost choking to death?¡±


    Yu Minglang originally wanted to show off his heroic deeds in front of his girlfriend, but his scheme was easily seen through by the clever Xiao Qian. It was quite embarrassing.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, why can¡¯t you be a little less intelligent?¡±


    ¡°If I was dumber, would you still be interested in me?¡±


    It wasn¡¯t like she looked down on Yu Minglang. This guy not only cared about looks, but also disliked unintelligent women. It seems he was really lucky to meet her; otherwise, with his character, it would be quite difficult for him to get married.


    ¡°No matter how you are, Xiao Mei, I¡¯ll still like you. Come, let¡¯s kiss-¡±


    Xiao Qian used her hand to push his pouting lips flat again. ¡°Hurry up and fish. Once you catch a big fish, I¡¯ll reward you.¡±


    He had caught quite a few fish in a while. All the fish were about the length of a palm and two fingers¡¯ wide. All these fish looked the same, with big heads and thin tails, seeming to have not much meat on them.


    ¡°The fish we can catch here are only this big. We call them fat head fish. Their scientific name is ¡®Speartail Goby¡¯. This river, in fact, is considered the estuary to the sea. Only two types of fish are found here: fat head fish and barracuda. Although the barracuda is much larger, we can¡¯t catch them with a fishing rod. We would need a net.¡±


    ¡°¡­So, you have travelled all this way and even made me stumble so many times just to catch these lousy things? This is absolutely useless for a barbecue!¡±


    She had thought that she could enjoy the legendary barbecue fish for lunch. But these tiny and shoddy fish, once roasted, will probably turn into dried fish. Seeing that she was about to get angry again, Yu Minglang quickly explained. ¡°I brought canned picnic food. And a pot. I can make fish soup for you later. These fish make a good soup. Let¡¯s catch a bucket full and take them home for your aunt. When she sees this, she¡¯ll think, ¡®Wow, this future son-in-law is too reliable!¡¯ We can also dry out the rest of the fish!¡±


    Xiao Qian rubbed her temples. ¡°My mother would certainly be very happy. Any mother from the bride¡¯s side would love to see a man like you.¡±


    Being complimented made Yu Minglang¡¯s teeth shine in a wide smile.


    ¡°Does that mean you think I am really good, especially dutiful?¡±

 Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Chapter 160: What are you going to do?

    Chapter 160: Chapter 160: What are you going to do?


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°You¡¯re like the fool we talk about back in our hometown, the kind of guy a girl marries for money because he¡¯s easy to manipulate.¡±


    These tiny, shabby fish, you could buy a bucketful at the market for ten yuan. How much would the gas cost for him to drive back and forth?


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t laugh anymore, and he fished in frustration. He was indeed a great fisherman, with several hooks on one rod, and he could catch at least three fish at once.


    Xiao Qian propped her cheek on her hand, giving her finely tuned assessment.


    ¡°Fool catching fool fish.¡±


    Yu Minglang was furious, dropped the rod, and grabbed the fleeing woman to kiss her ferociously. He was only satisfied when her provoking little mouth couldn¡¯t breathe his words anymore.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s fishing was really fast, and he had half a bucket in no time. He handed the fishing rod to Xiao Qian so she could have some fun, while he gathered some dry firewood, lit the fire, and started cooking fish soup for her with the mineral water he had brought.


    He prepared the fish and started the fire, while Xiao Qian didn¡¯t catch anything for a long time, so she just sat around and watched him work.


    If he didn¡¯t mess up, he might actually be reliable. If he hadn¡¯t turned Xiao Qian into a mess, this kind of picnic could have earned him some points.


    As he finished preparing the food, Xiao Qian took his phone, and after inputting a few numbers, ¡®Black Cucumber¡¯ showed up.


    Xiao Qian twitched the corner of her mouth, Yu Minglang saved his number in such a despicable way, making fun of Zheng Xu.


    ¡°What are you calling him for?¡± Yu Minglang thought she was calling her family, but when he leaned over and saw it was for Black Cucumber, he wasn¡¯t pleased.


    ¡°We ran into him; let¡¯s eat together. He ran an errand for me yesterday, and you made him angry, so it¡¯s just a coincidence this time. He¡¯s had a fight with you before, both of your parents know each other, and it¡¯s not good if things get too stiff.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought it was the perfect opportunity for Zheng Xu and Yu Minglang to make peace.


    Yu Minglang snorted, ¡°I¡¯m only bringing two bowls.¡±


    ¡°One for me and one for Zheng Xu, perfect.¡±


    Yu Minglang stood up and walked towards the pot, nobody could stop him; he was going to make the pot dirty!


    ¡°You and I share one, we¡¯re the hosts, and he¡¯s the guest. You can¡¯t let him criticize us.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s better.¡± Yu Minglang was satisfied, Qian Bao meant that he was family, and Zheng Xu was just a moocher.


    Xiao Qian called for a while, but no one answered.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is he not answering because he doesn¡¯t like you?¡±


    ¡°Black Cucumber isn¡¯t that kind of person, he probably didn¡¯t hear it. You call again.¡±


    It had been a long time since Zheng Xu went in, and his car still hasn¡¯t come out; he must be in the school now.


    Xiao Qian found it strange, called again, and still nobody answered. ¡°Something¡¯s not right! What if something happened to him inside?¡± ¡°What could happen to him? That kid might be hiding somewhere in the school reminiscing, so don¡¯t bother with him.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t believe a person like Zheng Xu could have any trouble in such a ruin.


    He made a wicked smile, ¡°He might be in school, taking down the old doors and windows to sell for money; such a profiteer.¡±


    Xiao Qian slapped him on the head, ¡°Can¡¯t you go through a day without being mean? Get up, take me in to find him!¡±


    ¡°My fish soup hasn¡¯t finished cooking yet.¡±


    Yu Minglang was too lazy to go find Zheng Xu. He was already merciful enough to invite that guy to drink fish soup, and now he had to go in and ask him? That was too much of an honor for Zheng Xu.


    ¡°You¡¯re not going, right? Fine, I¡¯ll go myself!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s uneasiness grew, knowing that Zheng Xu had a specific phobia. If there was anything in the school that triggered his illness, he would be in great danger now!


    When Yu Minglang heard her say that, he reluctantly took the fish soup off the fire and extinguished it.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t look far, but the road is tough. I¡¯ll drive you over.¡±


    The off-road vehicle skidded through the mud, following Zheng Xu¡¯s tire tracks into the abandoned campus. The school wasn¡¯t actually big, and they saw Zheng Xu¡¯s car very soon. Yu Minglang parked his car next to Zheng Xu¡¯s and led Xiao Qian out of the car.


    Fearing that Xiao Qian would fall, he held her hand as they followed the footprints.


    The weeds were dense, and it was easy to find the marks Zheng Xu had trampled. As the two followed the marks, Yu Minglang asked with confusion, ¡°What did he come in here for?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked up, and in front of them was an old, shabby brick house, its windows stripped by the nearby villagers. It was pitch black inside, with faint traces of dark stains on the walls.


    ¡°This is the warehouse where I saved people from fire back then ¡ª hey, Zheng Xu, are you in there?¡± Yu Minglang shouted at the dark, dilapidated room, his voice echoing in the emptiness.


    After shouting twice without any response, Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian inside.


    The small room wasn¡¯t big, filled with thick dust. They could only see the sunlight streaming through the windows in the dark warehouse. As Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian walked in, the dust swirled around.


    Xiao Qian spotted Zheng Xu lying on the ground!


    ¡°Zheng Xu!¡± Xiao Qian hurriedly ran over, and Yu Minglang followed, placing his hand on Zheng Xu¡¯s nose to make sure he was breathing before checking his pulse.


    ¡°Vital signs look normal ¡ª is he just drunk and passed out?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked around and suddenly had her gaze fixed on the warehouse¡¯s beam. The warehouse was quite shabby, with the most primitive wooden beams common in rural areas. From her angle, the thickest beam had a mark painted on it with white paint, resembling a large sawtooth.


    She muttered, ¡°Carry him to the car quickly.¡±


    There must have been something triggering his phobia.


    Xiao Qian directed Yu Minglang to carry Zheng Xu away, glancing back at the odd beam several times before deciding to write it off as a coincidence.


    Yu Minglang carried Zheng Xu to the car, laid the seat flat, and began pinching him at the Renzhong acupoint for first aid, but Zheng Xu still didn¡¯t wake up. ¡°Why don¡¯t you give him artificial respiration and see if that¡¯ll wake him up?¡± Xiao Qian knew in her heart that Zheng Xu had a heart condition and that it wasn¡¯t serious; he would wake up in a moment. She said this just to tease.


    Yu Minglang showed a colorWithTokens_EXPRESSION_EXPRESSION_ EXTREMELY_CONFLICTED_AT_contradictory_EXPRESSION_TOOexpression, looking at Zheng Xu¡¯s thin lips while swallowing hard.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t meet the criteria for artificial respiration either, it¡¯s not like he can¡¯t breathe on his own¡­¡±


    ¡°Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Look at him now, can you kiss him, no, I mean give him artificial respiration, for me?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes sparked.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t resist her pleading, feeling that if Qian Bao asked anyone for anything, her eyes would come with an electric shock.


    He could only brace himself and bow his head, trying to psychologically prepare himself: pretend that Zheng Xu is just a mannequin he¡¯s blowing air into, or even a large chunk of speechless pork.


    Xiao Qian saw that he was really about to give artificial respiration, and didn¡¯t want to tease him anymore. How could she really let him kiss? She just wanted to see if Yu Minglang would listen to her. Just when she was about to pat his shoulder to stop him, Zheng Xu opened his eyes.


    As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Yu Minglang¡¯s enlarged face, less than


    40 centimeters away from him, eyes closed. What was he trying to do?!


    Zheng Xu quickly threw a punch, but Yu Minglang instantly sensed the murderous intent and sidestepped it.


    Zheng Xu sat up, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

 Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Chapter 161: The Origin of Distance

    Chapter 161: Chapter 161: The Origin of Distance


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°If you don¡¯t wake up, he¡¯s going to give you artificial respiration.¡± Xiao Qian said with a teasing smile.


    Yu Minglang and Zheng Xu both showed a disgusted expression at the same time.


    What Zheng Xu thought was, if he had to receive artificial respiration from this idiot Yu Minglang, he would rather just suffocate and die.


    What Yu Minglang thought was, if he really had to perform artificial respiration on Zheng Xu, he wouldn¡¯t have the face to hang around in their circle anymore.


    Thank goodness!


    Both of them heaved a sigh of relief at the same time. Such a disgusting thing almost happened, it was too horrifying!


    ¡°What just happened to me?¡± Zheng Xu looked at the dust on his body. He only remembered going into the warehouse, and then everything after that was a blank.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Xiao Qian was about to say something when she caught Yu Minglang eavesdropping with his big ears, out of the corner of her eye.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat dinner first and talk later.¡± The patient¡¯s privacy must be protected.


    ¡°I won¡¯t eat.¡± Zheng Xu was thinking about how disgusting it would be to have a dinner with Yu Minglang that could last half a year.


    ¡°Come on, I went through all the trouble to save you, and almost had to give you artificial respiration. You have to at least give me some face and have a meal. If I really had to give you artificial respiration, even using disinfectant to rinse my mouth wouldn¡¯t be able to wash away the taste of humiliation.¡± Yu Minglang wanted to take the opportunity of having dinner together and declare his territorial sovereignty with a high profile.


    ¡°On the contrary, if you really did resuscitate me, I might just crash into a wall and die.¡±


    Xiao Qian patted both of their shoulders, ¡°I know you two have a close relationship, so stop bickering and let¡¯s have a nice dinner together. It¡¯s not easy for us to get together. Zheng Xu, we don¡¯t have much to entertain you with, so will you give us face and join us?¡±


    ¡°Since you put it that way, how could I not give face?¡±


    Zheng Xu took out a roast chicken from the car, ¡°I¡¯m not eating your fish soup for free. I¡¯ll chip in too. This is a roast chicken my fellow villager brought for my dad, made by a traditional farmhouse recipe. My old man has been missing this taste for many years. You two are very lucky to try it.¡±


    ¡°We can just eat one, why do you have to take both out?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°My dad¡¯s stingy, if you just steal one from him, he¡¯ll remember it for a long time. If you finish both of them, I can just go to any deli on the way home and get him two.¡±


    The roast chicken that Commander Zheng had been longing for was intercepted by them like this. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but admire Zheng Xu, who was capable of big things. His courage and decisiveness were just like in the past life.


    Yu Minglang was making fire with a dusty face. He looked up and saw Zheng Xu and Xiao Qian exchange a look and laugh, which irritated him.


    ¡°Hey, Zheng Xu, come over here and help with the fire. Don¡¯t wait to be a freeloader!¡±


    Zheng Xu raised his eyebrows at Xiao Qian, ¡°Is this the magnanimous man you were talking about?¡±


    Xiao Qian gave a dry laugh, thinking Yu Minglang was such a blabbermouth. She had always tried to portray an impressive image of Yu Minglang in front of Zheng Xu, and had finally managed to put a magnanimous label on him, but this stupid guy ruined it by himself.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go help him, your Husky is too petty.¡± Zheng Xu said while turning his head. Yu Minglang was holding a burning branch and yelled at him.


    ¡°Hurry up!¡±


    Upon seeing the flame in his hands, Zheng Xu suddenly felt his vision go dark, as if the world had become blurry.


    ¡°Zheng Xu!¡± Xiao Qian quickly supported him.


    Seeing the situation, Yu Minglang hurried over and supported Zheng Xu to sit down. It took a while for Zheng Xu to regain his senses, his face pale.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, how are you feeling now?¡± Xiao Qian searched around but did not see any sawtooth, feeling strange that Zheng Xu had fallen ill without the presence of sawtooth for the first time.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡± Many images flashed through Zheng Xu¡¯s brain rapidly. He looked at Yu Minglang and narrowed his eyes, trying hard to remember.


    Seeing that he was alright, Yu Minglang returned to the woodpile and found the small branch he had carelessly placed on the fire had ignited it.


    ¡°After all that effort, I unknowingly managed to light the fire with just a tiny twig. Let¡¯s heat up the fish soup and start eating!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words made those thoughts in Zheng Xu¡¯s mind even clearer.


    A small burning stick igniting a big fire, almost choking a fellow student to death¡­


    ¡°Zheng Xu, are you alright?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice woke Zheng Xu from his memories that had been buried for many years.


    Zheng Xu looked at Xiao Qian with a complicated expression.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, did you ever say that if I could remember things from when I was 14 years old, I would be cured?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure, but there¡¯s a high chance of getting better.¡±


    ¡°If one day, my illness is cured, would you still see me?¡± He was almost holding his breath while waiting for this answer.


    This question was also asked by Zheng Xu in his previous life.


    Xiao Qian had originally forgotten about this detail, but when Zheng Xu brought it up today, those memories came back to her.


    She had jokingly said at that time: who would care about you after you get cured? Just go wherever you like.


    By coincidence, their daughter Xiao Wei was nearby at that time, hugging her leg and saying: Mom, when you get better, I¡¯ll go find my real dad, he¡¯s so handsome.


    At that time, Xiao Wei was just a few years old and kept nagging to see her dad. Xiao Qian casually told her that her father was a very handsome man who had gone far away for work.


    Looking back now, it was a bit cruel to Zheng Xu back then.


    He had helped her and her daughter many times, but she had made this kind of joke with him.


    ¡°Of course, even if you¡¯re cured, we¡¯re still friends.¡± After two lifetimes, she could finally say this answer calmly.


    ¡°Friends¡­?¡± Zheng Xu repeated, with a bitter taste in his heart.


    Yu Minglang had been listening attentively the whole time and interjected at this point.


    ¡°We must be friends. I, Yu Minglang, am a genuine person with an open mind. Just look at my future wife having so many male friends, and I have no objections. You two can become friends without worry, I won¡¯t have any problems.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him with amusement. Was Yu Minglang getting jealous?


    ¡°You better make the fish soup delicious, or else I¡¯ll make you eat chicken heads!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my fish soup is the best in the world. Zheng Xu, you¡¯re welcome to my home anytime you want to drink it. Xiao Qian and I will welcome you, and I will personally cook the soup for you. When you have a wife in the future, our two families can go out and have fun together, just like our parents did, and our friendship will last forever.¡±


    After Yu Minglang finished speaking, he glanced at Xiao Qian. Qian Bao, did he make a good impression?


    Xiao Qian gave him a thumbs up.


    Zheng Xu was left speechless by Yu Minglang and his thoughts were thoroughly disgusted.


    Although Yu Minglang sounded enthusiastic, didn¡¯t this mean he would keep an eye on Xiao Qian and never let Zheng Xu have a chance? Even if they had a lasting friendship, it would be enough to disgust Zheng Xu for half a year.


    Zheng Xu wanted to snap back at Yu Minglang, but he accidentally caught the look in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes at that moment.


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang and laughed. Although it was a gentle laugh, this kind of look had never appeared on her face before. Even though Xiao Qian often teased Yu Minglang, that kind of affectionate teasing was something Zheng Xu had never been able to achieve, even after two lifetimes..

 Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Set a Time (Lost the Bet + Updated)

    Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Set a Time (Lost the Bet + Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Is your soup ready?¡± Zheng Xu asked Ming Lang.


    ¡°Wait a moment, I¡¯m going to get some salt, and then you can enjoy the world¡¯s best soup!¡± Yu Minglang got up to fetch something from the trunk.


    Zheng Xu turned around and asked Xiao Qian, who was secretly eating canned food.


    ¡°Chen Xiaqian, what do you see in him?¡±


    Xiao Qian paused with her spoon in hand, ¡°I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s just a feeling. I can¡¯t explain it.¡±


    ¡°Really¡­ Not considering anyone else?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s back and shook her head with the spoon in her mouth.


    ¡°As long as he¡¯s alive, I won¡¯t consider anyone else. If not him, I¡¯ll stay single. Zheng Xu, why don¡¯t you just kill him?¡±


    Zheng Xu laughed at her teasing, ¡°If I kill him, you¡¯ll definitely come after my life.¡±


    Xiao Qian smirked, they were both smart people. Looking at her smile, Zheng Xu understood.


    He couldn¡¯t give her that smile.


    ¡°Let¡¯s schedule a time to meet.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Yu Minglang poked his head around, always ready to observe the enemy!


    ¡°I remembered something that happened when I was 14. Maybe it could help with your condition.¡±


    Xiao Qian was overjoyed, ¡°Really?!¡±


    She couldn¡¯t believe that the problem she couldn¡¯t solve in her past life despite her efforts would finally see a turning point!


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just my fault for remembering too late.¡± Zheng Xu looked at Xiao Qian, then at the watchful Yu Minglang behind her.


    Zheng Xu was not the kind of person to never give up. He didn¡¯t have Yu Minglang¡¯s thick skin, and most importantly, he couldn¡¯t bear to hurt her bright smile.


    If Yu Minglang was not in her life, he would rather pretend to be sick for a lifetime, and keep her by his side, not believing that he couldn¡¯t warm her heart.


    But she already had someone, and his interference wouldn¡¯t be good for either of them.


    In this life, Zheng Xu¡¯s time with Xiao Qian was short, and although he liked her very much, he wasn¡¯t as obsessed as he had been in his past life. In his previous life, he willingly became Xiao Qian¡¯s ¡°patient¡± for a lifetime, but when she came back this time, she met Yu Minglang, and everything changed.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, don¡¯t worry, I will cure you!¡± Xiao Qian was extremely excited upon hearing that he remembered. She was finally going to have her first successful case after her rebirth.


    ¡°To be cured but only become eternal friends, haha¡­¡± If given the choice, he would rather be a ¡°patient¡± for a lifetime.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Xiao Qian was immersed in her excitement, but Yu Minglang understood Zheng Xu¡¯s low voice and lip movements.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes narrowed. It seemed that Zheng Xu had given up?


    He didn¡¯t know what had happened in such a short time to cause the change, but he did know that he could temporarily lift his number one alarm.


    He personally poured a bowl of soup for Zheng Xu, ¡°Bro, I apologize for any offenses before. Please forgive me.¡±


    Yu Minglang said insincerely.


    ¡°No offense taken.¡± Zheng Xu answered perfunctorily, clinking soup bowls with Ming Lang.


    Looking at Xiao Qian¡¯s relaxed face, Zheng Xu felt a sense of loss and relief.


    It¡¯s enough that she¡¯s happy. At least, that¡¯s what he thinks now.


    ¡°Fourth Brother Yu, if you ever make her cry, I¡¯ll kill you.¡±


    ¡°Come on, as long her not making me cry is good enough, right, Qian Bao?¡±


    Xiao Qian stuffed a half-eaten chicken leg into Ming Lang¡¯s mouth, ¡°Can¡¯t even shut your mouth with food!¡±


    ¡°You see, she¡¯s always this violent with me. How could I be the one bullying her?¡± Ming Lang spread his hands.


    ¡°Being subjected to her violence means you have value; otherwise, why would she keep you? She lacks nothing; if you can¡¯t even make her happy, you¡¯d better step down and let someone else take over.¡±


    After saying this, Zheng Xu watched Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian laugh together, and he looked at Ming Lang puzzledly, then at Xiao Qian.


    What were they both laughing about?


    Only after Xiao Qian finished laughing did she pat Ming Lang, ¡°See, I told you he¡¯s my spiritual twin. Do you believe me now?¡±


    Indeed, this kind of bandit logic was so much like Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang smiled and filled Zheng Xu¡¯s soup bowl, saying enigmatically.


    ¡°As far as the position of her doctor is concerned, there will never be any opportunities for substitutes, nor any exceptions, with me around.¡±


    Until him? Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang, her smile deepening at the corners of her lips. This guy was really full of confidence.


    But if he wasn¡¯t confident, would he still be Yu Minglang, and would he still have the capital to attract her?


    Zheng Xu went home after eating.


    Xiao Qian and Ming Lang stayed for a while, and by the time they returned to downtown, it was almost dark. They were still reluctant to part ways, mainly because Ming Lang couldn¡¯t bear to.


    Xiao Qian had originally meant to show Zheng Xu directly, but Ming Lang looked at her pitifully with his eyes, saying that it was hard to get a break. Xiao Qian¡¯s heart softened.


    If she went home wearing his pants, Mrs. Jia Xiufang would beat her to death with a broom.


    So he gUIDed her to the specialty store again, pointing to the egg-band pants he wanted to buy yesterday and asking for a receipt, making Xiao Qian stop him.


    ¡°I knew it.¡± She shook her head at him.


    ¡°What did you guess?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Do you have at least three of the same style of pants and shoes?¡±


    Just how stubborn was this man?


    No wonder he only recognized one woman in his two lifetimes, this was a character flaw.


    ¡°You exaggerate; I usually have two pairs of identical pants, and more of the same style of shoes.¡±


    If she hadn¡¯t said it, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed this detail. Yu Minglang liked matching outfits and would usually buy identical pairs for the sake of convenience.


    ¡°Don¡¯t buy that pair, get this skirt instead.¡± Xiao Qian took down the identical pair from his hand, and Ming Lang saw her pick up a green skirt. His eyes lit up, and he grabbed a pair of similarly colored pants. Couple outfits could be really addictive.


    While he was changing, Xiao Qian quickly ran to the opposite clothes counter and picked a few styles she liked.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, what size?¡±


    Xiao Qian used her hands to guess the size, which seemed right from her previous life. She was completely oblivious to the shopping guide¡¯s indescribable gaze. After completing the payment, the shopping guide couldn¡¯t suppress her inner thoughts and whispered to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sister, you¡¯re really¡­fortunate.¡±


    Xiao Qian almost dropped the bag in her hand.


    When Yu Minglang went to pay, Xiao Qian gave the box to the clothes counter shopping guide, ¡°When he comes back, tell him it¡¯s a gift with the purchase. Got it?¡±


    She wasn¡¯t familiar enough with him yet, and if he knew she had bought it, it would be a problem.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand that behind his well-dressed appearance, he was wearing old-fashioned August First underpants.


    As expected, when Yu Minglang heard it was a gift, he didn¡¯t react too much. He took it without looking inside, and no one cared about the box with Xiao Qian¡¯s high-end underpants, thrown in the car with Yu Minglang¡¯s clothes. The smart Xiao Qian had no idea she was being taken advantage of by the shopping guide this time..

 Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 164: High-profile Big Release (Thanks to 82088954 Tycoon+Update)

    Chapter 164: Chapter 164: High-profile Big Release (Thanks to 82088954 Tycoon+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Where did the burning branch come from?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know who threw it in, I saw it about to go out, so I curiously tried it¡­¡±


    ¡°Is it because the warehouse almost burned down that you feel scared?¡±


    Finding the source of fear is the beginning of treatment.


    ¡°No¡­ almost burnt someone to death¡­ I ran away¡­¡±


    After Zheng Xu finished speaking, Xiao Qian fell into a brief silence, could it be¡­


    ¡°Do you remember who that person was?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t remember¡­¡±


    At this point, things were basically clear.


    Zheng Xu nearly killed someone by setting fire, then suppressed his feelings for years. People instinctively forget things with significant stimuli, so his amnesia turned into a mental illness. Now, as long as they find the unlucky guy he feels guilty about, the problem can be solved.


    Since Zheng Xu didn¡¯t remember, it must be hidden deep in his heart.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hypnosis could only reach the first layer of his subconscious and not the deepest layer. For ordinary people, hypnotherapy would get stuck at this point.


    There was only one chance. If Xiao Qian gambled wrong about whether the person was male or female, it would be difficult to treat him later, as his deep subconscious would resist.


    At this time, some of the previous details suddenly appeared in Xiao Qian¡¯s mind.


    What did Yu Minglang say to her when he was fishing¡­


    Skipping class to find the warehouse on fire, then rushing in, being choked by the smoke¡­ Almost died, and finally got an Outstanding Youth award!


    If you count it this way, the event would make sense!


    Xiao Qian was pondering the treatment strategy and saw Zheng Xu sweating in a hypnotic state, knowing how painful he was now, so she went over and snapped her fingers.


    ¡°Relax, maintain your emotions, forget everything, and when you hear me snapping my fingers again, you will gradually enter the subconscious state¡­¡±


    Zheng Xu slowly fell asleep.


    Xiao Qian left the room, borrowed a cellphone from Zheng Xu¡¯s servant, and called Yu Minglang. She had to act quickly; Zheng Xu¡¯s inhibition was better, and he wouldn¡¯t be completely hypnotized for long. Once this stage passed, it would be difficult to treat him again.


    She hoped Yu Minglang would be available to answer the phone now.


    Xiao Qian just wanted to find him quickly and pray that he would be safe¡­


    At this time, Yu Minglang was ¡®unintentionally¡¯ strolling to the secretary¡¯s office. He had several secretaries responsible for different matters. Everyone thought he was here for work guidance when they saw him coming.


    All was silent.


    To their surprise, the young boss stood there without saying anything. Everyone was startled, wondering what was going on with him?


    Luckily, Qiao Zhen, who had been with him for many years, quickly asked:


    ¡°Young Boss, you must have had a great few days off, right?¡±


    Others gasped. My goodness, the Chief Secretary was so bold! Was it okay to speak to the meticulous Young Boss about something unrelated to work?


    However, they didn¡¯t know Yu Minglang well. Qiao Zhen had been with him for several years and knew his thoughts well.


    As expected, Yu Minglang smiled and took out the photo he carried with him ¡°unintentionally¡±. Everyone was astonished but could not show it on their faces.


    So¡­ the boss carried the photo with him everywhere? Was this still their cold-faced Young Boss?


    ¡°Young Boss, you took a two-day vacation and only brought back a photo? Didn¡¯t you bring us any food?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so good about food? Come, admire this photo, do you see any problems?¡±


    Yu Minglang was extremely proud, holding the photo.


    This was the photo he had forced a familiar photographer to develop in the middle of the night just for showing off.


    Group watching, with Qiao Zhen taking the lead, everyone else also dared to joke around with Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Oh my god! Young Boss, what did you do?!¡±


    ¡°Young Boss, how could you lay your hands on such a young girlfriend?¡± Qiao Zhen was the only one who knew the age of Yu Minglang¡¯s sweetheart, as others haven¡¯t met her yet.


    In the photo, Yu Minglang just finished taking a bath, wearing a tank top and underpants, sitting cross-legged like Maitreya Buddha, with a beautiful glasses-wearing girl in his arms. Although the girl was fully dressed, don¡¯t forget the setting ¨C it was the bedroom!


    ¡°When choosing a partner, go quickly and have a steady target. When you see something you like, don¡¯t let go!¡± Yu Minglang deliberately misled everyone, successfully drawing envy.


    ¡°Finding such a beautiful girlfriend, Young Boss, you have to treat us!¡±


    ¡°No problem treating everyone. Qiao Zhen, go get the jacket I just bought, the one in the bag.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s face was smug.


    ¡°Look at how smug he is. He just found a girlfriend, and he¡¯s already so happy without even getting married yet. It¡¯s not easy to find a man like this nowadays.¡± Qiao Zhen went to the office, muttering. It wasn¡¯t cold, so why did he need a jacket?


    As soon as he picked up the jacket, he was speechless.


    Wasn¡¯t this couple¡¯s clothing? So, the purpose of all that talk just now was to show off their couple¡¯s clothing?


    Qiao Zhen nodded and brought the clothes out, preparing to open it up when he noticed a beautifully packaged small box at the bottom of the bag.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±


    Qiao Zhen took it out; it was a gift Xiao Qian bought for Yu Minglang, nominally a giveaway. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t unwrap it when he got home, and absentmindedly brought it to the office.


    Qiao Zhen was about to open it when he accidentally slipped, and the box fell to the ground and scattered.


    With the high-end black box spread out on the floor, could it be¡­


    Qiao Zhen squinted his eyes and picked up a brand new pair of underpants with two fingers. This style was completely different from what Young Boss had in the past!


    Could this be¡­ the legendary change from a birdshot gun to artillery?


    Qiao Zhen laughed.


    Young Boss was so impressive when he finally chased after a girl he liked. This price tag, however, was shockingly high.


    ¡°So luxurious, tsk tsk tsk.¡±


    There were two pairs in the box, and they were of different styles. Qiao Zhen wanted to see what made these expensive underpants so special, and as he picked them up, he suddenly noticed a flat, small envelope in the box!


    Qiao Zhen immediately picked it up and read aloud:


    ¡°Sister, I am the shopping guide of the ¡®Love of a Lifetime¡¯ counter. The gifts inside are for you alone. Next time you buy clothes for your eldest brother, I¡¯ll give you a 10% discount. I wish you a happy shopping experience! By the way, the size of the underpants is determined by the waist, not the size. But, your eldest brother has an amazing figure!¡±


    The shopping guide had just received factory training that high-end brands should always provide customers with surprises. Customers who could afford to spend several hundred dollars on such items certainly had money to spare. With a well-done compliment, they would come back for more.


    The flattery, however, had backfired.


    Xiao Qian had tried her best to hide the origin of this item from Yu Minglang, and now it was exposed.


    Qiao Zhen finished reading, turned the envelope upside down, and a few high-end sets fell out¡­


    This scene was caught by a few senior executives who came in when no one answered the door, and the Young Boss¡¯ love story was discovered by the public in such a high-profile manner..

 Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Adding Words by Myself

    Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Adding Words by Myself


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang, still unaware his love history had been exposed, quickly took Xiao Qian¡¯s call while running.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°I need your cooperation. I¡¯m conducting a hypnotherapy session right now. No matter what you hear, answer ¡®I forgive you¡¯, okay?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know what she was up to, but he knew he ought to follow Xiao Mei¡¯s instructions.


    Xiao Qian rushed into a room, put her phone on speaker, and snapped her fingers.


    From the other end of the phone, Yu Minglang heard Xiao Qian¡¯s gentle voice, ¡°You are now in a hypnotic state, can you hear my voice?¡±


    ¡°I can.¡±


    It was Zheng Xu!


    Yu Minglang listened intently; it was the first time he had witnessed Xiao Qian conducting a psychotherapy session, and it was with Zheng Xu!


    ¡°Follow my voice, take me to the moment you fear most, tell me, who do you see?¡±


    ¡°The person lying on the ground¡­¡±


    ¡°Who is he?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll let him tell you himself. The incident from that year doesn¡¯t matter. Come on, the person lying on the ground, tell him, do you still resent him?¡±


    Xiao Qian was asking Yu Minglang on the phone.


    ¡°I forgive you.¡± Although Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know what Xiao Qian was asking, he still answered truthfully.


    ¡°Did you hear that? He¡¯s forgiven you. Now tell me again, do you resent Zheng Xu for nearly burning you to death?¡±


    ¡°No, I forgive him¡ªbut can he stay away from my woman in the future?¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes impatiently. Who allowed you to improvise, Yu Minglang?!


    Right now, Zheng Xu was still in a state of hypnosis; anything said could affect his subconscious. That bastard Yu Minglang would have to pay for this!


    ¡°Who is your woman?¡± Zheng Xu asked.


    ¡°The woman treating you. As long as you stay away from her, I will forgive you. The fire was not your fault. It was my lack of rescue knowledge, not knowing I should cover my mouth and nose during a fire rescue.¡±


    Zheng Xu seemed to be trying to remember who was treating him. Xiao Qian was irked. Because of Yu Minglang¡¯s audacious improvisation, the therapy session was disrupted!


    Having never encountered such a situation, she didn¡¯t know what might happen next.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, did you hear that? The near-death incident was his own fault, not yours. Do you still feel guilty?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Are you still afraid of saw teeth?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Very good.¡±


    At this point, Xiao Qian knew Yu Minglang was of no further use to her. Without even saying goodbye, she hung up the phone.


    That damn Yu Minglang, just you wait. Once I¡¯m done treating Zheng Xu, you¡¯ll get yours, you shameless cretin!


    After hanging up, Yu Minglang shrugged. He played the good Samaritan, and Xiao Mei didn¡¯t even say goodbye to him. She was so ruthless!


    However¡­ After listening to her therapy session, Yu Minglang furrowed his brow. So, the fire was caused by Zheng Xu?


    No matter. He did as Xiao Mei instructed, so she would definitely commend him for it!


    Returning to his office, Yu Minglang immediately felt something was off.


    Why were all his employees looking at him with such eyes?


    He then saw Qiao Zhen awkwardly holding the ¡°gift¡± box Xiao Mei had given him¡­


    Yu Minglang quickly walked over, snatched the box and opened it to take a look. Several senior managers closed their eyes.


    They have learned too much¡­


    ¡°Well, my girlfriend is a bit overenthusiastic, but it¡¯s understandable. The lady is inexperienced in love.¡± Yu Minglang shamelessly took the credit, looking rather smug.


    Qiao Zhen raised an eyebrow in approval. Not bad, his skin was thick enough.


    Who exactly was inexperienced in love, and who was the overenthusiastic one? Who was humming songs as he made the bed for the girl, who delivered warmth from miles away, who used a slingshot to smash the girl¡¯s window in the middle of the night, who mistook a carnation for a red rose¡­


    It was you, Old Iron!


    Yu Minglang calmly stored the box away. The note symbolizing her ¡°enthusiasm¡± was also put in his pocket out of ¡°love¡±.


    The adorable Xiao Mei, he liked her more and more, he had no choice, who made her so ¡°enthusiastic¡±.


    Right now, Chen Xiaomei really wanted to tear Yu Minglang apart.


    The patient she had waited to treat her whole life was rendered unpredictable because of his extra lines.


    She only asked him to say one sentence, but who knew this guy would go overboard!


    And even dared to ad-lib!


    If Xiao Qian found out, not only did Yu Minglang ad-lib, he even added the term ¡°enthusiastic¡± to her character behind her back, she would want to kick him to high heavens! His hide was so thick, too thick!


    Xiao Qian snapped her fingers, bringing Zheng Xu out of hypnosis. Zheng Xu moved his neck around, and looked at the clock. This time, it had been quite a while?


    He didn¡¯t remember what had just happened, but he felt relaxed all over, as if a weight had been lifted, and he felt very comfortable in his heart.


    ¡°How do you feel now?¡± Xiao Qian asked him, her heart hanging in suspense. She was worried that Yu Minglang¡¯s extra lines might have affected Zheng Xu.


    ¡°I feel very good, as if I am really relaxed.¡±


    Zheng Xu stood up. This treatment session was the most comfortable one he had had so far, his heart radiating satisfaction from the inside out.


    ¡°Let¡¯s continue with the desensitization test, look at this card, do you feel anything?¡± Xiao Qian picked up the cards and showed them to him one by one.


    Zheng Xu shook his head.


    Xiao Qian kept testing with every card, until the last one. Although Zheng Xu still found the image unpleasant, he didn¡¯t feel as though he would faint!


    ¡°What about this, do you feel dizzy now?¡± Xiao Qian formed a saw-tooth with her hand. Zheng Xu stared at her fingers and shook his head.


    However, when he shifted his gaze to Xiao Qian¡¯s face, he felt something strange¡­


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xiao Qian was relieved. The therapy had finally made significant progress.


    Zheng Xu waved her off, ¡°Just stand there, don¡¯t get too close to me.¡±


    For some reason, getting too close to Xiao Qian made him feel uneasy.


    What had happened¡­? Xiao Qian was dumbfounded. It took a few seconds for her to realize what was going on.


    That shameless Yu Minglang!


    The side effects of the therapy had shown up here!


    Stay away from his woman; even that suggestion was effective!


    But no matter what, finding Zheng Xu¡¯s innermost issue meant his treatment would be easier moving forward. Xiao Qian estimated that he would fully recover after two more sessions.


    This was the first major case she had taken on since her return.


    The therapy yield tangible results and Xiao Qian was thrilled, she felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment.


    When she left Zheng Xu¡¯s home, the sun was warm.


    Xiao Qian declined Zheng Xu¡¯s offer to accompany her and walked down the street alone.


    People were bustling about the streets, and the traffic was ceaseless. The sun shone brightly, and this scene played out every day, with people coming and going.


    As Xiao Qian walked onto the overpass and looked at the people below, she was reminded of a short story she read once.


    A child who had never paid attention to a pregnant woman, when his mother told him that women with big bellies were pregnant, the child would always notice pregnant women on the street, as if they suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The fact was, they had always been there, but the child hadn¡¯t noticed them before.


    It was the same for psychologists..

 Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Meeting the Doctoral

    Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Meeting the Doctoral


    Supervisor Again


    Translator: 549690339


    When you don¡¯t know what a pregnant woman is, you don¡¯t realize how many pregnant women there are around you. When you understand the concept, you often see pregnant women. The world changes because of an individual¡¯s perception, not because there are more pregnant women, but because the perception has changed.


    Psychologists can always discover people with various psychological issues around them, which is based on the same principle.


    Xiao Qian looked at the people under the overpass, wondering how many of them had severe mental illnesses like Zheng Xu?


    Very few.


    But how many of them needed psychological counseling or were emotionally distressed?


    A lot.


    Everyone will have their sad moments and brief emotional distress, but many problems can be resolved over time.


    People will feel uncomfortable when a family member dies, unhappy when their marriage ends, and emotionally fluctuating when they argue with friends. Ordinary people might not notice this, but psychologists can. Xiao Qian observed the people around her from a doctor¡¯s perspective and felt that there were many strange people around her.


    In fact, these strange people are considered normal to ordinary people.


    After curing Zheng Xu, Xiao Qian¡¯s emotions were a mixture of various feelings.


    Any psychological disorder must have a cause, and even the most complex cases can be resolved by finding the source of the conflict. If Zheng Xu¡¯s phobia could be cured, when would her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder heal?


    Her OCD incidents had significantly reduced after dating Yu Minglang, but she had not completely recovered.


    Xiao Qian suddenly realized that she could only be truly healed when her little angel returned and told her in person that it was okay, Mom.


    Thinking of her daughter, Xiao Qian¡¯s tears flowed uncontrollably. She felt that she was still far from being a good enough mother to support another little baby¡¯s future.


    ¡°Do you need help?¡± A serious female voice sounded in her ear. Xiao Qian looked back and saw an older woman dressed very formally, with not a wrinkle in her clothes, who was asking her with concern.


    ¡°Professor Liu?¡± Wasn¡¯t this her doctoral supervisor?!


    The serious-looking middle-aged woman in front of her was one of the few people Xiao Qian truly admired ¨C her doctoral supervisor from her previous life, Liu Linlin.


    ¡°You know me?¡± Professor Liu spoke to Xiao Qian because the girl was standing on the overpass with tears on her face, fearing that she might be desperate enough to jump off and so she asked.


    ¡°I am Chen Xiaoqian, a student from the Beidou Normal Social Psychology Major, and I¡¯ve attended your class.¡±


    ¡°What difficulties are you facing?¡±


    ¡°Why do you ask?¡±


    Professor Liu pointed at Xiao Qian¡¯s face, that¡¯s when she realized she had been crying unconsciously.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, I was just thinking of my deceased father and feeling upset.¡± Xiao Qian used her trash dad as a shield.


    Professor Liu patted Xiao Qian on the shoulder, ¡°People cannot come back to life once they die. Living a fantastic life in place of the deceased is the only way to remember them.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mentor was still so strict and serious. In her past life, the only person she was slightly afraid of was her mentor. She was a bit too strict and had even hit Xiao Qian over the incident with Shi Touyu.


    However, Xiao Qian¡¯s solid clinical foundation was all taught by her.


    ¡°Professor Liu, what brings you to Qiang City?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve come to deal with a few things.¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. You can go on with your work.¡±


    Liu Linlin nodded, and as she was about to leave, Xiao Qian called her back.


    ¡°Professor Liu, can I consult you in the future if I have any questions about my major?¡±


    ¡°I have very little time. If you have questions about professional courses, ask your course teachers.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get angry at the rejection, she watched her mentor¡¯s retreating figure and muttered with a smile.


    This was her mentor ¨C a person who seemed very cold. Many students were scared of her, but she was quite good to Xiao Qian. In the past, she had been eager to teach Xiao Qian and regarded her as the true psychologist. However, she hit and scolded Xiao Qian after the Shi Touyu incident, saying that she had misjudged her, which truly hurt Xiao Qian.


    Having a second chance in life, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if she could still be under her mentor¡¯s guidance, but she didn¡¯t want to hear her teacher say she had misjudged her again.


    Xiao Qian walked down one side of the overpass, while Liu Linlin walked down the other side. In a place invisible to Xiao Qian, she got into a Cadillac.


    ¡°Da Pang, why did you come personally?¡± Liu Linlin got into the car.


    Yu Mingli chuckled, ¡°Auntie Liu, how come you¡¯re still calling me by my nickname?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve grown fatter and fatter. You must have the three highs, right?¡±


    Yu Mingli could hardly laugh when Liu Linlin poked fun at him. She was his mother¡¯s classmate from elementary school, an authority in the field of psychology, and she was helping to examine Panpan for his mother. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend her.


    When they arrived at the Yu Family, Mother Yu enthusiastically greeted her, but Liu Linlin pushed her away in disgust before they could hug, ¡°Qi Lajiao, where is the child you want me to see?¡±


    Boss Yu mentally balanced out. Hehe, this terrifying old lady even knew his mother¡¯s nickname.


    Mother Yu knew that Liu Linlin didn¡¯t like being touched by others, so she wasn¡¯t angry. She had always been like this since she was a student.


    ¡°The child is in this room. Please take a look, I¡¯m so worried.¡±


    Panpan was now being raised by Mother Yu. She only found out about Second Brother¡¯s divorce when the paperwork was done. Boss Yu had to deal with Second Brother¡¯s divorce overnight, and Mother Yu felt a bit angry when she learned about it.


    But no matter how much she hated Wang Xiaohong, she had called her ¡°Mom¡± for several years, and now she had quietly divorced without giving her a chance to say a word. Anyhow, Mother Yu was not comfortable with the situation.


    Second Brother only made a phone call, claiming emotional differences and a friendly divorce, and refused to explain any further.


    Since Mother Yu couldn¡¯t find Wang Xiaohong, she had to accept the situation.


    The current priority was to cure the child.


    After seeing the child, Liu Linlin performed almost the same steps as Xiao Qian and then asked Mother Yu to come out for a talk.


    ¡°This child has a mild infant anxiety disorder accompanied by a phobia. It¡¯s still treatable now. How did you find out?¡±


    ¡°Just like what Xiao Qian said.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, also from your school. She is my younger son¡¯s girlfriend. She found out my little grandson has abnormalities, so I asked for your help. She did almost the same steps as you.¡±


    ¡°The same as me?¡± Liu Linlin suddenly recalled the girl who was crying on the overpass!


    However, Xiao Qian¡¯s major shouldn¡¯t include this knowledge. The fact that she could make accurate judgments across majors left a deep impression on Professor Liu.


    ¡°Which year is the girl in?¡± She was considering taking on some graduate students and wanted to pay attention to Xiao Qian if she was talented.


    ¡°First year, she just got admitted.¡±


    What?! A first-year student was so talented?! Liu Linlin decided to find Xiao Qian for a chat after returning to school..

 Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Scared to Death (Monthly Ticket 1300+ Update)

    Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Scared to Death (Monthly Ticket 1300+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    After a long vacation, Xiao Qian returned to her dormitory and found Dong Yi was already back and reading.


    ¡°When did you come back?¡± Xiao Qian asked as she put down her luggage.


    ¡°I never left.¡± Dong Yi was reading a newspaper and taking notes, with half a page full of information about tutoring jobs.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t go home?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Dong Yi finished writing down the numbers and prepared to leave. Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°Use my phone card to make the call.¡± She guessed that Dong Yi was about to go outside and use a public phone to inquire about tutoring jobs.


    ¡°No need.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t insist. Dong Yi was the kind of person who would never take advantage of others, even for a penny. She was very careful about her expenses, not wanting to accept any food given to her.


    Looking across to Shi Touyu¡¯s bed, Xiao Qian saw her suitcase, which meant she had also returned.


    She must have gone to some other dorm room to chat again.


    As expected, a few minutes later, Shi Touyu came back and saw Xiao Qian. She yelled and gave her a big hug, ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯ve missed you so much!¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°I brought back some local specialties from my hometown and will give you a bag.¡±


    ¡°Give it to me!¡± Shi Touyu was not polite at all. Xiao Qian took out the gifts Jia Xiufang had asked her to bring back for her roommates and shared a portion with Shi Touyu, who happily accepted them.


    ¡°Wait a minute, I also have a gift for you.¡±


    She rummaged through her suitcase and found a set of skincare products to give to Xiao Qian. ¡°I bought three sets, and I originally wanted to give one to Da Yi, but she would definitely refuse. I¡¯ll give it to Xu Ruxin instead.¡±


    Xu Ruxin was the innocent sweet girl who always came over to use Shi Touyu¡¯s things.


    ¡°Shi Touyu, are you so rich that you can afford to give everything to everyone?¡± Xiao Qian recognized the brand; it was imported from abroad. Shi Touyu didn¡¯t treat these products as anything valuable, but for common people, they were considered luxury items.


    ¡°What can I do? Da Yi definitely won¡¯t accept it!¡± Shi Touyu said, recalling how Dong Yi wouldn¡¯t even accept fruits from her before.


    ¡°You fool, you don¡¯t even know how to give a gift. Just leave it there and watch me later.¡± Xiao Qian knew that Dong Yi was financially struggling, so she was more considerate and wouldn¡¯t easily accept things from others.


    There was a knock on the door. Shi Touyu went to open it, and it was Xu Ruxin.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, I found it. This thing is hard to find.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked up and saw Xu Ruxin handing over a piece of red cloth the size of a school bag and a string of garlic to Shi Touyu. Shi Touyu nodded, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°So what gift were you going to give me?¡± Xu Ruxin asked, her eyes shining when she saw the cosmetics on the table.


    She was used to receiving gifts from Shi Touyu, who now hesitated because Boss Qian said not to give it away, so she didn¡¯t have anything else to offer.


    Xiao Qian handed the slightly discounted fish fillet that her playboy brother bought for her with his first month¡¯s salary to Shi Touyu, ¡°Give her this.¡± ¡°Right, the Qiang City specialty, delicious and inexpensive!¡± Shi Touyu nodded in agreement


    Xu Ruxin was slightly disappointed, ¡°Just this¡­¡±


    She thought Shi Touyu would give her something better, ¡°I even spent quite a bit of money on this garlic.¡±


    ¡°How much? I¡ª¡± Shi Touyu was about to say she would compensate her, but Xiao Qian interrupted.


    ¡°You always use her phone card to make so many calls and eat so much of her food. Why don¡¯t you mention that?¡±


    ¡°Why bother keeping track among friends? Hehe¡­ Xiao Yu, I have something to do, so I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Xu Ruxin slipped away.


    After she left, Xiao Qian glared at Shi Touyu.


    ¡°Stop bringing all kinds of people to the dormitory. It¡¯s annoying!¡±


    Only Shi Touyu would consider someone who took advantage of others and never reciprocated as a friend.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a little stingy, no big deal.¡± Shi Touyu still didn¡¯t realize the seriousness of the problem. She used her teeth to bite the red cloth, making a few small holes, and then tore it into three strips.


    ¡°What are you doing with this?¡±


    Shi Touyu handed one of the torn red strips to Xiao Qian. Anxiously and mysteriously looking around, she whispered.


    ¡°Boss Qian, let me tell you a big secret¡­our dormitory building is haunted!¡±


    Xiao Qian was drinking water and was almost choked by Shi Touyu¡¯s dramatic behavior.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s haunted!¡± Shi Touyu repeated while tying the strip of red cloth to Xiao Qian¡¯s bed head.


    ¡°As soon as I came back, I heard everyone talking about it. We were on vacation, right? Then a senior student stayed here to work and didn¡¯t go home. One night, she woke up and saw a white figure moving back and forth¡­ oh my god, it scared me to death!¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t scared by her words but was startled by her sudden increase in volume.


    ¡°Shi Touyu, you entered the university through art, but no matter how you got in, you¡¯re still a university student. How can you be so superstitious?¡±


    ¡°How is it superstition? The senior student saw it! They brought a few people to the upper floor to check, and there was no one there. It¡¯s terrifying!¡±


    ¡°Maybe someone got up in the middle of the night to get fresh air on the upper floor. By the time the senior student saw them and went over, she must have missed them by just a moment. What¡¯s the point of making these things? It¡¯s creepy!¡±


    Xiao Qian tried to untie the red cloth, but Shi Touyu slapped her hand.


    ¡°Better safe than sorry! Don¡¯t untie it! I asked my mom, and if something like this happens, we can each tie a piece of red cloth, and it will keep the ghost from coming near our dormitory!¡±


    ¡°Then why are you making a string of garlic?¡±


    ¡°East and West combined! What if it¡¯s a western ghost? I¡¯ll hang this on our dormitory door, and no one will dare to come near it!¡±


    ¡°You wait for the dormitory manager to knock on the door.¡± Hanging such a thing would invite inspection from the dormitory manager, right? Shi Touyu could really be troublesome.


    ¡°I can¡¯t worry about that much now; just hang it up first! It¡¯s too scary-¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Dong Yi¡¯s empty bed, deep in thought.


    In her past life, there were rumors that the dormitory building was haunted, and that Dong Yi had become a vengeful spirit after her death. But now, Dong Yi was alive and well, so how could such a rumor exist?


    She didn¡¯t believe in the supernatural and wasn¡¯t afraid of it. Furthermore, she didn¡¯t believe Shi Touyu¡¯s story about a white figure, thinking some student must have misinterpreted what they saw.


    Xiao Qian removed the label from the cosmetics and casually asked Shi Touyu.


    ¡°Is your family able to bring things from abroad?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, do you want to buy something?¡±


    ¡°I want to get some pure plant oil essence from France. Price is not a problem, but it must be good quality.¡± Xiao Qian had been wanting these for a while; she would use the oil essence during hypnosis sessions, tailoring the combination to the individual¡¯s constitution.


    At that time, it was impossible to find very pure oils in the domestic market.


    ¡°Alright, tell me what kind you want, and write it down.¡±


    Xiao Qian wrote down the items she needed and then added another.


    ¡°Also, get this brand¡¯s men¡¯s lotion and aftershave.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s skin was dry, and he didn¡¯t like to apply fragrant skincare products. In her past life, Xiao Qian bought him imported men¡¯s products with no fragrance. These products were only available from abroad, as there were no domestic stores.


    Shi Touyu took a look at the list, ¡°Boss Qian, you have good taste. I¡¯ve bought this for my brother before, and it¡¯s super expensive. He treats it like gold, not knowing its value!¡±


    ¡°Money is not a problem. Just let me know how much it costs, and I¡¯ll pay you.¡±


    When it came to things for Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian never bought anything subpar. It was the same in her past life and now..

 Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 167: Legend Update

    Chapter 168: Chapter 167: Legend Update


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°We¡¯re friends, so no need to pay. Just let my dad bring some back casually.¡±


    Shi Yu didn¡¯t have the habit of taking money from friends, mainly because she really didn¡¯t lack money.


    ¡°No, a gift and bringing something back are two different things. You should charge what you should charge. Also, if you don¡¯t establish a correct value system and always act so carelessly, you might get sold someday.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s advice did not make Shi Yu take it to heart, but she didn¡¯t expect it to come true someday.


    Dong Yi came back after a while, and Xiao Qian could guess from her expression that she didn¡¯t get any results from the phone call.


    Jobs are especially hard to find in this area with several universities, especially tutoring jobs. Those posted on flyers have long been snatched up by others. ¡°Did you find anything suitable?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Dong Yi shook her head.


    ¡°Wait outside the Talent Market on Saturday, hold a sign saying ¡®tutor¡¯, and try your luck.¡± Xiao Qian said that outside the Talent Market, there¡¯s a street where college students stand, each holding a sign, all looking for part-time jobs.


    Dong Yi nodded.


    ¡°Are you going to work during your first year?¡± Shi Yu asked, and Dong Yi answered with a hum.


    ¡°Won¡¯t you join any school clubs? If you work, then your time will be fully occupied.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go.¡± Dong Yi came to the university through a national policy of reducing tuition fees for poor areas. She had to live frugally, and she could only apply for a scholarship next September. Therefore, she couldn¡¯t afford not to work during this time.


    ¡°Boss Qian, will you join any? I joined the Drama Club. Come with me, the Club President is so handsome.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go, I don¡¯t have time.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to go out to work since she didn¡¯t lack money, but she also didn¡¯t want to join any clubs like rich princess Shi Yu. She wanted to spend more time studying academic matters.


    ¡°But I really want you to go¡­¡± Shi Yu felt it was a pity. Xiao Qian¡¯s performance at the welcome event is still being discussed. She would definitely be a beautiful landscape in the club.


    ¡°As long as you have a good time, naive girl. Not everyone is like you, not having to consider their future.¡± Xiao Qian tapped her head and then said to Dong Yi.


    ¡°Da Yi, Shi Touyu has a few bottles of cosmetics that are about to expire and wanted to share with us. Take some.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t use them.¡±


    ¡°Take them. If you don¡¯t, they¡¯ll just be thrown away.¡±


    Dong Yi reluctantly accepted them after hearing that it would be wasteful, and sincerely said to Shi Yu, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome¡­¡± Shi Yu felt a little embarrassed since Dong Yi was so serious. None of her friends were as earnest as her.


    When Dong Yi climbed up to her bed, Shi Yu gave Xiao Qian a thumbs-up, saying that Boss Qian knew how to deal with people.


    Xiao Qian shrugged and picked up her book to read.


    Different people, born in different environments, have different characters. Although her two roommates came from very different backgrounds, they were essentially good kids.


    Dong Yi would change into her white sleeping gown in the dormitory. She only wore two sets of clothes outside, which she took great care of.


    ¡°Da Yi, do you particularly like white?¡±


    Shi Yu thought of the campus horror story whenever she saw white.


    ¡°Not particularly, I have no special preferences.¡± Dong Yi wore whatever clothes she had. When she was young, she wore clothes donated from the outside world. As long as it kept her warm, she didn¡¯t care about the style.


    Dong Yi looked down at her pajamas. ¡°These two sets were clearance items that I bought from the Night Market, ten yuan each, or two for fifteen yuan.¡±


    They were comfortable to wear, so the cheaper, the better for Dong Yi.


    ¡°Pfft.¡±


    Xiao Qian, who was reading, laughed.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what are you laughing at?¡± Shi Yu asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m laughing that a generation of horror legends originated from two for fifteen yuan.¡±


    There were many past life rumors about Dong Yi, such as coming from a Witch Family and liking white clothes, dying with her eyes wide open, and even more absurd ones like Dong Yi had watched Midnight Bell, mimicking Sadako and wearing white clothes even after death.


    As it turned out, she just wanted to save money and bought discounted clothes from the Night Market.


    So, it¡¯s said that most legends aren¡¯t reliable; they¡¯re just over-interpretations. The truth is usually simple, and Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t believe in ghosts at all.


    If there were ghosts, though, she wished her Xiao Wei could come back and see her.


    Thinking of her daughter, Xiao Qian focused even more on studying early childhood psychology. She must learn quickly to see her daughter as soon as possible.


    ¡°Now, seeing white just makes me feel uncomfortable¡­¡± Shi Yu muttered quietly, tightening the red cloth tied to her bed.


    From the look of it, Dong Yi wouldn¡¯t change her pajamas, so Shi Yu got scared by the story and went to Boss Qian for help while Dong Yi went to the restroom.


    ¡°Boss Qian, can you find a way to make Da Yi change her clothes and stop wearing the white dress? It¡¯s too scary.¡±


    ¡°Are you begging me?¡± Xiao Qian put down her book, and Shi Touyu nodded desperately.


    Xiao Qian beckoned, and Shi Yu leaned in to listen to her whisper a bunch of things.


    Shi Yu¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Ok, I¡¯ll do it right away!¡±


    She took out her painting pigments and rushed to the bathroom. Dong Yi was squatting there washing her clothes when Shi Yu did as Xiao Qian said, shaking her hand and yelling, ¡°Ah!¡±


    The pigment was all dumped into the basin, staining the white pajamas inside and some on the one Dong Yi was wearing.


    ¡°Da Yi! I¡¯m sorry!¡± Shi Yu cried, looking at the white pajamas in the basin turned multicolored and yelled dramatically.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Just wash it.¡±


    ¡°It won¡¯t come off! This is a special dye I used for painting! Da Yi, I¡¯m a sinner!¡±


    Shi Yu suddenly sat down on the bathroom tiles, hugging Dong Yi¡¯s legs and said guiltily, ¡°I ruined your two for fifteen yuan! I¡¯m so terrible!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll still wear it after it dries.¡±


    ¡°No, you can¡¯t. This won¡¯t wash off, and it¡¯s my fault! If you don¡¯t let me atone, I¡¯m done for. My mom said I have bad luck this year. If I cause trouble, I¡¯ll be cursed¡­¡±


    ¡°Uh, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°Let me give you two new sets of pajamas, okay?¡±


    ¡°Really, you don¡¯t have to. This stained one is still wearable.¡±


    ¡°Mom! I¡¯m so sorry! My misfortune is coming!¡± Shi Yu hugged Dong Yi¡¯s legs, howling as if it were true, and she had also learned about an actor¡¯s self-cultivation since she joined the Drama Club.


    ¡°Da Yi, she has a lot of clothes. Just let her compensate you. She¡¯s making so much noise I can¡¯t read.¡±


    Xiao Qian came over, and Shi Yu nodded desperately, willing to do anything as long as Dong Yi didn¡¯t wear white and scare her.


    ¡°Right, Da Yi, I have two sets of pajamas in my clothing that I¡¯ve worn and wanted to throw away. I¡¯ll give them to you, okay?¡±


    Dong Yi looked at her two roommates and nodded, ¡°Alright.¡±


    Shi Yu immediately jumped up, fished the terrifying white dress out of the basin and threw it away with conviction, also pulling off Dong Yi¡¯s stained clothes and rummaging out two long-sleeved pajamas from her suitcase.


    ¡°Here you go, one Big Mouth Monkey, one Robot Cat, both with a hat. It¡¯s even warmer when it¡¯s cold outside. What season is it, and you¡¯re still wearing sleeveless clothes.¡±


    Shi Yu¡¯s pajamas were all cartoon-themed, and Dong Yi thought they looked fairly new, so she hesitated but accepted them since both Xiao Qian and Shi Yu insisted. Thus, the white dress was retired.


    However, that night, the dormitory legend was updated again, saying that the Big Mouth Monkey had become a spirit and a Big Mouth Monkey floated around the campus at night¡­.

 Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Chapter 168: Now I Know

    Chapter 169: Chapter 168: Now I Know


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Woo, I can¡¯t live like this anymore, I want to transfer!¡± Shi Yu sat on the bed holding a Bible, and besides the red cloth tied to the head of her bed, there was also a cross.


    ¡°Arc you done making a fuss?¡± As soon as school was over, Xiao Qian saw Shi Yu plaster the dormitory walls with crosses, and had been warned by the dormitory manager not to hang garlic on the door, so she hung it around her bed.


    ¡°Who¡¯s making a fuss! Boss Qian, I¡¯m scared, I¡¯m really scared! If I knew this school was haunted, I wouldn¡¯t have come. What¡¯s wrong with my choice? I have to call my brother, I want to quit school and go home!¡±


    Xiao Qian was both amused and annoyed, ¡°Haven¡¯t you already got the red cloth and garlic? Why stick these things again?¡±


    Shi Yu lifted the Bible, and said in tears, ¡°I was too naive the day before yesterday. I thought that tying a red cloth would be fine, but guess what?¡± ¡°Did you find yourself bored?¡±


    ¡°No! I found myself too naive, the red cloth my mom taught me to ward off only eastern evil, not western ones!¡±


    ¡°Did a vampire attack the campus at night, biting your neck?¡±


    ¡°No! It¡¯s Big Mouth Monkey, Big Mouth Monkey!!!¡±


    Shi Yu grabbed her hair, she was most afraid of these things.


    ¡°Big Mouth Monkey¡­ what does that have to do with Western ghosts?¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard the recent rumors? They say that our dormitory building, around three o¡¯clock in the early morning, there appears a floating Big Mouth Monkey on the rooftop. Oh my god, why did I come to this place, ah ah ah!¡±


    Xiao Qian was speechless, ¡°If you put all this energy into studying, you definitely won¡¯t fail the final exams. Lost Girl, your textbooks look very new, are you sure you won¡¯t fail the finals?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal if I fail the exams! What am I gonna do if I get caught by the floating Big Mouth Monkey!¡±


    ¡°Then have a Kitty Cat with Big Mouth Monkey, congratulations, you¡¯re going to be the first person in human history to see a Monkey Spirit, hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian! How could you do this! I¡¯ve misjudged you! I never thought you could be so cruel and gloating. I¡¯m already this scared, and you¡¯re still laughing at me!¡±


    Xiao Qian really found it funny, ¡°Big Mouth Monkey can scare you like this, look at your guts!¡±


    Previously, the white-clothed female ghost was already far-fetched, but now there¡¯s a Big Mouth Monkey, why doesn¡¯t she say that the teacup chair has become animated too?


    ¡°It¡¯s a floating Big Mouth Monkey!¡±


    ¡°Oh, it floats over to you, and you just happen to cuddle it to sleep. 1 haven¡¯t really seen what a live Big Mouth Monkey looks like, hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Are you even a friend!¡±


    Seeing her really angry, Xiao Qian finally stopped laughing, and wanted to say something serious, but when she saw Shi Touyu looking so scared, she almost laughed again.


    ¡°Pfft.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not friends with you anymore! We¡¯re not friends!¡± Shi Yu stomped her foot angrily.


    ¡°I really find it funny¡­ Are you guys just idle and not studying well, thinking of all these messy things, and even Big Mouth Monkey?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true! People have seen it! It¡¯s the same place as last time, looking at the rooftop from the water room, someone saw a floating Big Mouth Monkey, and then when people went to check, it disappeared, and there was nothing!¡±


    Shi Yu said, and her hair stood on end, but Xiao Qian listened with a grin.


    ¡°It¡¯s over, I just swapped Da Yi¡¯s pajamas, can¡¯t wear Big Mouth Monkey pajamas anymore, it¡¯s too scary!¡±


    As Shi Yu was wondering how to destroy the Big Mouth Monkey pajamas that Da Yi put next to her pillow, Xiao Qian seemed to understand something.


    While Shi Yu was still panicking, Da Yi came in from outside with books borrowed from the library in her hand.


    ¡°Da Yi, how have you been sleeping lately?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Pretty good.¡±


    ¡°Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Have you had any particularly stressful things lately?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Da Yi didn¡¯t answer and silently walked to her bed, intending to change into her pajamas.


    Shi Yu hugged her leg, ¡°Da Yi, please, don¡¯t wear that scary clothes!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Da Yi asked Shi Yu.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have two sets of pajamas? Can you change to the Doraemon one?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Da Yi obediently changed into her Doraemon pajamas.


    Shi Yu spread out the Bible and began to recite prayers in a low voice.


    ¡°Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, may you take back that Big Mouth Monkey spirit, the Big Mouth Monkey invented by the Americans, whatever resentment you have, take it out on the evil Capitalism, don¡¯t bother us, Amen!¡±


    Xiao Qian found it amusing and glancing at Da Yi, who was sitting on her bed reading a book while wearing Doraemon pajamas, said, ¡°Shi Touyu, tomorrow you might need to prepare for the arrival of the god Amaterasu, stop reciting the Bible.¡±


    ¡°What is that?¡± Shi Yu put down the Bible.


    ¡°The god worshipped by the island people, tonight there might be a Doraemon paranormal incident, and reciting the Bible won¡¯t make it understand, maybe you need to worship the gods of the island country.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Chen Xiaoqian, you just don¡¯t wish me well, really, I can¡¯t be friends with you anymore, I don¡¯t want to bump into ghosts!!!¡± Shi Yu hugged the Bible and said nervously.


    ¡°It¡¯s time for dinner, are you going to eat?¡± Xiao Qian closed the book and asked her two roommates.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, there might be braised chicken wings tonight, haha!¡± Shi Yu forgot about her fear of ghosts when it came to eating.


    ¡°Da Yi, let¡¯s go.¡± Xiao Qian said to Da Yi.


    Da Yi shook her head, ¡°I have a pancake, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    ¡°Hey, how can you eat that dry thing? If you don¡¯t want to go to the canteen, I can bring you some dishes?¡± Shi Yu said to Da Yi.


    Da Yi shook her head, ¡°This is enough.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Da Yi¡¯s actions and thought about her recent active job search, making her suspicions even more certain.


    After dinner, Xiao Qian called Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Do you think there arc ghosts in the world?¡±


    ¡°No, what¡¯s wrong, do you want to become a seductive ghost and sneak into my heart?¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Xiao Qian wondered why Yu Minglang¡¯s speech was getting more and more unreasonable? Although he would tease her sometimes, he would never say anything so explicit, what happened?


    After a day of work, Yu Minglang came back and felt very comfortable talking to his girl. Thinking of the two love underpants she bought for him, his heart felt even warmer.


    ¡°Qian Bao, why are you suddenly asking about ghosts?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m going to do a ¡®Travel into Science: The Mystery of BD Female Dormitory Haunting¡¯ tonight to save the lost girl.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! You dare to say! We¡¯re not friends!¡± Shi Yu was scared when she heard the word ghost.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s the noise behind you?¡± Yu Minglang could hear Shi Yu¡¯s breaking voice through the phone.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a timid girl, over and out.¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute! Qian Bao, I received the gift you sent me, it fits well, I like it.¡± ¡°What gift?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t realize.


    Yu Minglang read out the brand of the underpants and the shopping guide¡¯s intimate letter, ¡°Qian Bao, this store has a really good service attitude, although the gift they sent me is not useful yet, next time we still have to go there ¨C Qian Bao?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s phone fell on the table, her face flushed red..

 Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 169: Brother Shims Cameo

    Chapter 170: Chapter 169: Brother Shim¡¯s Cameo


    Translator: 549690339


    No wonder Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude changed. After Xiao Qian found out the truth, she really wanted to rush to the counter and roll her eyes at the shopping guide who stuck her nose in their business!


    ¡°Who asked you to be so ¡®considerate¡¯!¡±


    Yu Minglang climbed up the pole and stepped on his own face. According to his thinking, since the gift had been sent, it must have passed the trial period.


    Xiao Qian could even imagine that the next time they met, this guy would definitely find a bathroom to drag her into and do what he wanted to do last time but didn¡¯t succeed!


    ¡°Qian Bao?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t get a response from Xiao Qian, so he asked again.


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone without saying goodbye.


    On the other end of the phone, Yu Minglang heard a beep. Was his Qian Bao shy?


    So cute¡­


    ¡°Shi Touyu, want to go for barbecue?¡± Xiao Qian asked Shi Yu.


    Shi Yu turned her head to face the wall.


    ¡°I¡¯m not home!¡±


    Xiao Qian walked over and pushed her, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s eat something in advance since we¡¯re staying up late tonight.¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s staying up late? I¡¯m not staying up late.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go alone.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go! You heartless woman!¡±


    ¡°Dong Yi is gone, I¡¯m going for barbecue too. You can stay in the dorm, and maybe Big Mouth Monkey Spirit will stop by later-¡±


    Shi Yu screamed and sat up, tremblingly pointing at Xiao Qian, who grabbed her hand and pulled her up.


    ¡°Stop being so nosy, let¡¯s go!¡±


    The snack stalls around the university must be the most delicious, and the Night Market has a very wide variety of things to eat. It¡¯s very lively at night, with students coming out to hang out. The business district around the university generates at least 200 million in annual consumption. Xiao Qian is considering bringing her mom here to start a small business.


    Her family¡¯s home is about to be demolished, and at that time, those unbearable relatives will surely come to make trouble. It¡¯s better to bring her mom here to have some peace.


    After her special training, the playboy brother is a little more sensible now. He still needs to be managed in order to be completely transformed, but after coming back from the studio, he has quit his gaming addiction.


    He also used his first month¡¯s salary to buy a bunch of snacks for Xiao Qian. He got the money from Xiao Qian, but knowing how to buy things shows that he¡¯s sensible. He even bought an ugly flower skirt for Jia Xiufang, who was so moved that she cried.


    Shi Yu and Xiao Qian sat at the roadside barbecue stall. The stall was run by a man and a woman. The man was grilling meat, and the girl was serving the plates.


    ¡°Brother Shun, add 10 more tendons!¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Shi Yu lowered her voice and asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Boss Qian, guess what¡¯s the relationship between this man and woman?¡±


    Xiao Qian came back to her senses. ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°What do you think is the relationship between the couple who grill the skewers?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked over, and the slender-fingered girl was wiping sweat off the grilling man¡¯s face with a towel, exchanging a smile.


    ¡°Xiao Lc, you¡¯ve been busy all night, sit down and have a bottle of soda.¡± The grilling man with the single eyelids let the girl sit down and opened a bottle of soda for her.


    Xiao Qian thought about it and said to Shi Yu, ¡°Brother and sister, I guess.¡±


    The man called Brother Shun was about 20 years old, and the girl named Xiao Le was only in her teens. They didn¡¯t look alike at all. The man was just an ordinary-looking person who liked to laugh, with small single eyelids. The girl looked very elegant, with long and beautiful fingers, and they didn¡¯t look like siblings at all.


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong, they¡¯re a couple.¡± Shi Yu said quietly.


    ¡°Ah?¡± Xiao Qian was surprised.


    How did Shi Touyu find out something that even she, a psychologist, couldn¡¯t see?


    ¡°Look at the man grilling the skewers, the way he looks at the girl, is that normal for siblings? That could melt someone! And also, which brother would give his sister such an expensive soda when running a stall together?¡±


    If it were real siblings, if the sister was thirsty, they would just scoop a ladle of cold water.


    Only a love brother would tenderly offer the money-making drinks to his love sister.


    ¡°You make it sound like you know so much, Yu Minglang said your brother spent half his salary on snacks for you, and you still dare to say that.¡±


    Shi Touyu lowered her head and muttered quietly, ¡°That¡¯s why my brother isn¡¯t really related to me¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but she saw the girl smiling at her while drinking soda.


    ¡°Brother Shun, someone over there said we¡¯re a couple.¡± The girl told the grilling man with the single eyelids.


    The single-eyelid man laughed, ¡°Whoever has such a good eye, here, these skewers are free, on the house¡­¡±


    After a while, the skewers were ready, and the girl brought them over. Xiao Qian pointed at the extra skewers.


    The girl smiled slightly, ¡°My love brother gave these to you.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Shi Yu spat out the soda in her mouth.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed, embarrassed that they¡¯d been overheard talking behind someone else¡¯s back¡­


    The girl pointed to her ear, ¡°I studied music, so my hearing is very good. My Brother Shun said that from now on, you two can come to our barbecue stall, and we¡¯ll always give you a discount.¡±


    On the way back, Shi Yu was still freaking out.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk behind people¡¯s backs, it¡¯s so embarrassing to be found out!¡±


    ¡°But they really are a couple, and your observation skills are amazing.¡±


    Thanks to Shi Touyu, they saved quite a bit of money today. The barbecue man was very generous, and they took the leftovers back to Da Yi.


    ¡°By the way, where did Da Yi go so late at night?¡± Shi Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian shook her head. ¡°Maybe she went to the study room.¡±


    ¡°Out to the Night Market?¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head again. ¡°Da Yi doesn¡¯t go shopping.¡±


    Dong Yi seemed to be in a tight financial situation, spending her money very carefully, and was very understanding.


    ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t that Da Yi? Who¡¯s the guy with her?¡± When they got to the school gate, Shi Yu saw Dong Yi with a man, standing in front of the school, apparently discussing something.


    The man was dressed in dirty clothes, obviously a construction worker, and seemed to be arguing with Dong Yi about something.


    Xiao Qian squinted her eyes and recognized him.


    ¡°This is the man who brought Da Yi to school.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I didn¡¯t recognize him in these clothes.¡±


    After Xiao Qian¡¯s reminder, Shi Yu recognized him too.


    It was indeed the man who had brought Dong Yi that day.


    He seemed to be telling Dong Yi something, and then Dong Yi kept shaking her head. The man grew anxious, trying to grab Dong Yi¡¯s hand but was pushed away. Then Dong Yi walked towards the school without looking back.


    ¡°You heartless little b*tch!¡± The man yelled at Dong Yi¡¯s retreating figure.


    Seeing someone cursing her friend, Shi Yu threw off Xiao Qian¡¯s hands, grabbed the slippers she had just bought at the Night Market, and threw them over.


    ¡°Who arc you swearing at? Swear one more time!¡±


    ¡°Who arc you?¡± The man glared back, dissatisfied with being hit in the head.


    ¡°I am Dong Yi¡¯s friend. Why are you cursing her? You think Dormitory 4444 has no one? If you can¡¯t accept it, come and fight!¡± Shi Yu couldn¡¯t stand her friends being bullied. Even though she¡¯s afraid of ghosts, she is righteous.


    ¡°You misunderstood, Dong Yi is my fiancee¡ª¡ª ¡±


    ¡°You should go now, it¡¯s getting late and the road is dangerous.¡± Dong Yi heard the voice and turned back, pushing the man out.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, you have to make a decision quickly about the matter I mentioned, and you must come back with me during the winter break!¡± The man insisted on telling Dong Yi.


    Adjusting her glasses, Xiao Qian wondered if Dong Yi¡¯s recent emotional stress had something to do with this man?

 Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Chapter 170: So Thats How It Is (1400+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 171: Chapter 170: So That¡¯s How It Is (1400+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    On their way back to the dorm, Dong Yi was silent, and Shi Touyu couldn¡¯t help but ask first.


    ¡°Da Yi, who was that person?¡±


    Seeing that she didn¡¯t want to say, Shi Yu didn¡¯t force her. He shook the grilled skewers in his hand, ¡°Shall we eat something when we get back?¡±


    ¡°You guys eat, I¡¯m tired.¡± Dong Yi seemed a bit exhausted. Shi Yu wanted to say something, but Xiao Qian held her hand and shook her head.


    Back in the dorm, Dong Yi lay on the bed and fell asleep quickly.


    Xiao Qian and the chattering Shi Yu chatted for a while, and then Xiao Qian closed her eyes for a short rest. Her biological clock was very accurate; as long as she thought of the time she wanted to wake up when she lay down, she would wake up at that time.


    At 2:30 am, Xiao Qian woke up on time. She quietly looked at Dong Yi, who was still asleep on the opposite bunk, and Shi Yu was still asleep, half of her leg hanging off the bed and laughing foolishly in her sleep.


    ¡°Brother, hehe, brother¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian got out of bed, patted Shi Yu¡¯s face, and Shi Yu muttered a few words, rolling over and continuing to sleep. Xiao Qian simply sat down beside her, pinched her nose with one hand, and covered her mouth with the other.


    Shi Yu was dreamig about an unspeakable thing. Suddenly, she felt the person in her heart kiss her directly, making it hard for her to breathe.


    ¡°Little demon, don¡¯t you know to breathe through your nose when kissing? I¡¯m blocking your mouth. How much of my salary has this naughty little mouth eaten, huh?¡± That¡¯s what the person in the dream said.


    Oh, so charming, so wild! But, Running out of breath!


    Shi Yu¡¯s mouth was blocked in her dream, and she couldn¡¯t breathe through her nose. She opened her eyes in horror and saw Boss Qian sitting calmly on the bed, almost suffocating her!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Are you trying to break up with me again? If we really break up, there¡¯s no way we¡¯ll get back together, seriously!¡±


    Not sleeping in the middle of the night, running over to block her nose! Too hateful!


    Xiao Qian made a ¡®shh¡¯ gesture and whispered.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk. If you see something later, don¡¯t say anything.¡±


    ¡°I dreamed of my idols kissing me! You better have a reason, it¡¯s too early!¡± Shi Yu was so angry that she pulled her hair out. When she was upset, she would grab her hair, which looked like a chicken coop.


    The once-in-a-lifetime good dream was interrupted just like that.


    ¡°I am your savior, your Bible, your Sun God, here to catch ghosts for you.¡±


    Shi Yu shivered with fear, pointing at Xiao Qian, unable to speak.


    Her roommate was so cruel! Didn¡¯t she know that she was scared? Causing such a scene in the middle of the night, what the hell!


    ¡°The reason why people fear is because of the unknown. When you find that what you fear is simply ordinary, you¡¯ll have nothing to fear, such as ghost fire, such as the haunting in the school¡ª¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t listen, I won¡¯t listen! You are a bad guy! What I am afraid of, you are saying-¡± Shi Yu¡¯s voice trembled as she spoke.


    Xiao Qian made a ¡®shh¡¯ gesture again, ¡°Don¡¯t say anything when you see something later, just follow me.¡±


    ¡°Have you heard the news of roommates poisoning each other before? Seriously, Boss Qian, if you keep doing this, maybe one day I¡¯ll fight back.¡± Shi Yu was so scared that she couldn¡¯t sleep. At 3 am, the silence of the dormitory and the ticking of the alarm clock became terrifying sounds.


    With many scary scenes in her mind, Shi Yu unconsciously tightened her grip on Xiao Qian¡¯s hand.


    Still feeling scared, she hung the garlic around her neck. Looking at Xiao Qian, she wanted to share half of it with her, but Xiao Qian shook her head. What a joke, a single garlic necklace trapping two heads would be even scarier when they went out.


    Shi Yu pulled off a piece of garlic and stuffed it into Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, took off the red cloth and wrapped it around her wrist, bit the cross in her mouth, and held the Bible in her hand, still feeling her heart pounding.


    Suddenly, there was movement from the bunk above. Shi Yu watched Dong Yi climb down and was about to call her to come over, but before she could speak, Xiao Qian stuffed the cross back into her mouth and gestured for her not to say anything.


    As a result, after Dong Yi got down from the bed, she walked outside with a slow movement, opened the dormitory door, and went outside.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what is Dong Yi doing in the middle of the night?¡±


    The dormitory has its own toilet, so Dong Yi doesn¡¯t need to go to the public one.


    ¡°She¡¯s sleepwalking, hurry up and follow.¡±


    Xiao Qian picked up the flashlight and quickly followed her out.


    Shi Yu¡¯s legs were weak. It was precisely the rumored haunting time at school, and she was really scared.


    But both of her roommates had gone out, and her sense of righteousness wouldn¡¯t let her rest easy.


    Biting her teeth, she hugged the Bible and followed, praying silently in her heart. Amitabha, God bless, and the Japanese Sun God, if anything happens later, you guys go! Later, I¡¯ll prepare more incense money, it¡¯s too scary!


    Dong Yi¡¯s pace wasn¡¯t fast, like a slow walk. Xiao Qian also slowed down, Shi Yu caught up and whispered to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you sure Da Yi is sleepwalking?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    ¡°But how can she see the road if she¡¯s sleepwalking?¡± Shi Yu watched Dong Yi slowly turn a corner and then slowly walk up the stairs to the rooftop.


    ¡°Sleepwalkers, some have half-opened eyes, some fully opened.¡±


    ¡°Oh my God! Why didn¡¯t I notice that Da Yi has this special skill? Is she actually a descendant of the Witch Family? Did she hear about the haunting in the school and awaken her second personality in her dream to exorcise demons for us?¡±


    Shi Yu, who was into drawing comics, had quite a big imagination.


    Xiao Qian shook her head amusedly.


    ¡°We spend a third of our lives in sleep and dreams. One school of psychology believes that sleep is when a person¡¯s subconscious communicates with their self, and all our behavior comes from the subconscious. So¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡±


    ¡°What time is it now, Boss Qian, you are still popularizing psychology! Just talk about Da Yi¡¯s situation.¡±


    The slacker student didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Actually, sleepwalking may sound distant, but it occasionally occurs in about 1% to 6% of children, which means 25% of children have experienced sleepwalking. Sleepwalking is relatively rare in adults and can be considered a pathological condition. Some people will cook in their sleep but not eat, then go back to bed, and others will wander around their home during a sleepwalking episode. Some people wake up to find themselves lying inexplicably in the bathroom, but they won¡¯t remember anything when they wake up.¡±


    ¡°Ah! If it¡¯s sleepwalking, I remember now, my mom taught me, if you see a sleepwalker, never wake her up, or she will die!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s an unscientific statement. The correct way to deal with sleepwalking, I¡¯ll demonstrate it to you later.¡±


    When Xiao Qian heard about the haunting in the school, she couldn¡¯t help but think of Dong Yi.


    She had said that the white dress was suspicious before, and when she mentioned Big Mouth Monkey, Xiao Qian was sure.


    Dong Yi must be sleepwalking.


    Sleepwalking is, in a way, a symbolic wish fulfillment and a variant of conscious states. Although sleepwalkers won¡¯t remember these things when they wake up, they can be seen as compensating for something deep inside. Now Xiao Qian wanted to see what Dong Yi¡¯s inner world was trying to compensate for..

 Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 171: Late Night on the Rooftop

    Chapter 172: Chapter 171: Late Night on the Rooftop


    Translator: 549690339


    Watching Dong Yi go upstairs, Shi Yu wants to follow, but Xiao Qian holds her back.


    The school dormitory is shaped like a loop. Standing in the courtyard and looking up, a huge Robot Cat appears on the rooftop.


    ¡°Oh my gosh! You really called it! Wuu wuu, it scared me to death, a floating Robot Cat!¡±


    Shi Yu gasps in fright, and the cross falls out of her mouth.


    ¡°I knew I should have brought something of the Sun God with me. Can the Bible and garlic work on a Robot Cat? Ahh!!¡±


    Xiao Qian squints her eyes and looks for a long time, pushes Shi Yu away. ¡°You look closely, what floating Robot Cat!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to look, it scared me to death. What should I do? Da Yi went up there, should I go save her?¡± Shi Yu is extremely scared, still thinking about her roommate. She clenches her teeth, runs upstairs with the Bible, ¡±1¡¯11 fight with that blue fatso!¡±


    Xiao Qian, panting with laughter, pulls her back and makes her take a closer look.


    ¡°You look closely, it¡¯s Dong Yi.¡±


    ¡°Da Yi?¡± Shi Yu stares, ¡°Has the blue fatso possessed Da Yi?¡±


    ¡°¡­The light is flickering, so you can only see the brightly-colored parts. You look closely!¡±


    Shi Yu gathers her courage to look carefully, but she is still startled.


    At first glance, it really looks like a blue fatso floating. But upon closer inspection, it turns out to be a person. The pajamas come with a cartoon hat. When it¡¯s snapped on, it looks like a floating cartoon character.


    The angle is terrifying. Dong Yi is sitting on the rooftop, her legs hanging down. One misstep and she¡¯ll fall off!


    ¡°Oh my gosh! What is Da Yi trying to do?!¡± Shi Yu can¡¯t wait any longer, but Xiao Qian shakes her head.


    ¡°Wait a while, if we go there now, she might easily fall.¡±


    ¡°It scared me to death. What should we do, Boss Qian? Should we call the fire department?!¡± Shi Yu sees her friend, although Dong Yi has always been cold to her, she considers her a friend. Seeing her friend in such a dangerous place makes her heart tremble with fear.


    Tears are falling.


    Xiao Qian reaches out, wipes away the tears of the oversensitive kind-hearted girl, and speaks like an elder.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, don¡¯t cry when you encounter problems. Think about what to do. If you cry, you may easily lose your calm judgment. 1 observed that there is a large platform on the rooftop. It looks small, but it¡¯s actually more than one meter. There¡¯s a metal frame to block it. You see that her legs are hanging down, but they¡¯re actually sticking out from the metal frame. The height of the frame is 30 centimeters. Although it¡¯s very thin, Da Yi isn¡¯t heavy. As long as she doesn¡¯t jump, there won¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    ¡°What should we do, Boss Qian!¡± Shi Yu is more distressed than when she saw a ghost, and her tears never stop.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t the first time Da li has sleepwalked. It was fine the last few times. This time, it should be no problem as well. Don¡¯t panic. According to the time difference, the two of us will go up soon, and I will treat her.¡±


    Why Shi Yu attracts Xiao Qian¡¯s affection is because the child has blood and flesh, even if a little naive and not knowing the hardships of life, she¡¯s very kind-hearted and righteous, possessing the pure character of a child her age. Therefore, Xiao Qian looks at her as a junior.


    As the two of them hold hands upstairs, Shi Yu doesn¡¯t see Dong Yi and covers her mouth, crying. Her mouth trembles, and Xiao Qian feels the coldness of her hand.


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­did she fall off?¡±


    Shi Yu lies on the roof and looks down; nothing can be seen.


    ¡°No, let¡¯s look for her.¡±


    Xiao Qian is very calm, leading Shi Yu around the rooftop. Just like what the other students had said, they found something floating, but when they came closer, it was gone.


    Xiao Qian searches back and forth and finally spots Dong Yi, sitting in the corner of the rooftop holding her knees. From this angle, it¡¯s a blind spot that no one can see.


    That¡¯s why she scared the other students the previous few times she sleepwalked.


    Dong Yi¡¯s eyes are half-open and she gazes listlessly ahead, occasionally muttering words that no one can understand.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what should we do now?¡± Shi Yu feels a little relieved when she sees Dong Yi is fine, but she doesn¡¯t know how to handle it.


    ¡°When sleepwalking, a person loses connection with the surrounding environment. She¡¯s now living in a private world. Her behavior at this time is a symbolic recurrence of her suppressed painful experiences. After the sleepwalking ends, she won¡¯t know anything about it.¡±


    As Xiao Qian speaks, she contemplates.


    What has Dong Yi experienced that is so oppressive and painful, making her feel the need to run to a high place to reenact it?


    ¡°How should we deal with it?!¡± Shi Yu doesn¡¯t understand the stuff about psychology.


    ¡°There are three treatments for sleepwalking. Although I don¡¯t know which one is suitable for her situation, I¡¯ll start with the first one, aversion therapy. Since we know that sleepwalking is the reenactment of painful experiences, a mental compensation, we just have to make her disgusted with this compensation, so the aversion therapy is to wake her up and interrupt her compensation.¡±


    ¡°But my mom said if you wake a sleepwalker, they¡¯ll die!¡± Shi Yu is so scared.


    Xiao Qian glares at her, ¡°Is your mom a psychologist, or am I a psychologist?¡±


    She has seen many such cases and cured so many people, so she is still quite confident.


    ¡°Alright, you do it. Be careful not to kill Da Yi¡­¡± Shi Yu is very nervous.


    Xiao Qian pushes Dong Yi, ¡°Da Yi, wake up.¡±


    After pushing her for a long time, Dong Yi still doesn¡¯t wake up, still with her eyes half-open.


    ¡°Boss Qian, did someone take her soul?¡± Shi Yu is scared. She puts the garlic necklace on Dong Yi¡¯s neck and stuffs the Bible into her arms.


    ¡°Shi Touyu, you¡¯re a university student, don¡¯t be so superstitious!¡± Xiao Qian glares at her and continues to explain. ¡°Many people mistakenly think that sleepwalking occurs during a light sleep. The truth is, sleepwalking happens during the deepest sleep. She¡¯s now in the deepest sleep and extremely difficult to wake.¡±


    Many things aren¡¯t so scary when explored from a scientific perspective.


    After calling for Dong Yi back and forth, she finally wakes up. Seeing Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, her eyes look a little lost.


    ¡°Am I dreaming?¡±


    Seeing her talk, Shi Yu pounces and embraces Dong Yi, bursting into tears.


    ¡°Da Yi, you scared me to death!¡±


    Shi Yu¡¯s tears fall on Dong Yi¡¯s shoulder. Realizing this isn¡¯t a dream, she grasps the flashlight Chen Xiaoqian is holding and hugs Shi Touyu.


    ¡°How did I get here?¡± She looks up at the unfamiliar surroundings. The night wind blows, and the thin pajamas aren¡¯t enough to keep her warm.


    ¡°You were sleepwalking. Boss Qian woke you up. Da Yi, you scared me to death!¡± Shi Yu holds Da Yi¡¯s hand tightly, fearing that if she lets go, there will be no pulse.


    Although Boss Qian gave a scientific explanation, the old traditional sayings that her mother mentioned still haunt Shi Yu, making her so scared.


    ¡°Me? Sleepwalking? How is that possible?¡± Dong Yi is astonished..

 Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 172: We Are All Friends

    Chapter 173: Chapter 172: We Are All Friends


    Translator: 549690339


    Just as Xiao Qian said, after waking up from sleepwalking, one doesn¡¯t remember what happened.


    Dong Yi didn¡¯t believe she was sleepwalking at all. Even after Xiao Qian and Shi Yu told her the truth, it took her a long time to accept the fact.


    After returning to the dormitory, Shi Yu was still frightened, while Dong Yi sat on the bed and looked at Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian knew that Dong Yi was struggling with her thoughts.


    Not forcing her, Xiao Qian waited for more than ten minutes. Shi Yu had already lay down exhausted, then Xiao Qian spoke.


    ¡°Da Yi, everyone¡¯s sleepwalking is different, and yours is obviously a very dangerous type.¡±


    ¡°Based on the reactions of other students at school, I can deduce that this is not your first time sleepwalking. It would be alright if you just wandered around our dorm room, but the places you¡¯ve been to are very dangerous. If you keep sleepwalking like this and accidentally step on thin air, the consequences will be severe.¡±


    Xiao Qian now suspected that Dong Yi¡¯s previous life¡¯s suicide attempt by jumping off the building was due to sleepwalking.


    Combining the legends from her past life saying that she always wandered around in a white skirt, it was very likely that someone had seen Dong Yi sleepwalking before. So after she jumped off the building, they combined these events together, and the logic made sense.


    When Xiao Qian first met Dong Yi, she suspected that she had schizoid personality disorder. But after getting in touch with her for a while, she found that although Dong Yi was unwilling to interact with others, she wasn¡¯t completely unresponsive and didn¡¯t fit the diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder. Moreover, Dong Yi was a strong-minded person and shouldn¡¯t have jumped off the building just because of a minor issue.


    So, falling while sleepwalking could be a possible explanation too.


    ¡°Why would I sleepwalk to the rooftop?¡± Dong Yi asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Generally speaking, sleepwalking behavior is produced by changes in the subconscious and is pathological. The content of your sleepwalking may be the reemergence of your painful experiences. Is there anything that happened on the rooftop that you need to make up for?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s question caused a change in Dong Yi¡¯s facial expression. She clenched her hands and didn¡¯t dare to answer directly, but asked softly instead. ¡°How can I stop sleepwalking?¡±


    ¡°Sleepwalking occurs when your mental pressure is particularly high and cannot be controlled by self-awareness. There are three treatment methods. The first is the aversion therapy I used on you today. If it works, you won¡¯t sleepwalk for a short time. But if it doesn¡¯t¡­¡±


    Dong Yi asked, ¡°What then?¡±


    ¡°Second, you accept my treatment. I will help you with emotional venting, release your stress, and find the things that bother you. This is the best method. The third is medication treatment, which I don¡¯t recommend.¡±


    Xiao Qian had told Dong Yi before that she hoped Dong Yi would accept her professional treatment. Dong Yi hesitated and hadn¡¯t sought Xiao Qian¡¯s help yet. But now that her sleepwalking had resurfaced in such a terrifying way, both of them knew that they couldn¡¯t delay it any longer.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see tomorrow¡­¡± Dong Yi was already wavering.


    Shi Yu, who had been pretending to sleep and eavesdropping, couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. She sat up, suddenly bursting into tears.


    ¡°Da Yi, what are you afraid of? Why won¡¯t you accept Boss Qian¡¯s treatment? What if you sleepwalk again tomorrow? What if you step on thin air tomorrow?!¡±


    II II


    ¡°Do you not consider us your friends? Do you know how scared I was!¡± Shi Yu simply climbed to the upper bed, not caring if it would disturb other people in the dormitory, and hugged Dong Yi while crying.


    ¡°Frien¡­ds?¡± Dong Yi repeated these two words with some confusion.


    She was close to Chen Xiaoqian simply because she was a benefactor¡¯s friend. Dong Yi had never had friends since she was a child.


    After a natural disaster hit the village, her family was the only one where the parents died. Others said she was a jinx and she became used to being alone.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t consider me a friend, but I really do consider you one. It¡¯s not easy for us to gather from all over the world. Isn¡¯t this fate? You are closer to Boss Qian than me, and you don¡¯t like to interact with me, but that¡¯s okay. I think you are a good person, and I like being friends with you. You really scared me today.¡±


    Shi Yu was still a half-grown child with a child¡¯s innocence, hugging Dong Yi and crying. It made Dong Yi feel as if something was starting to change within her.


    Xiao Qian considered herself an experienced person, but she too was moved to tears by the genuine emotions of Shi Yu, this innocent child. Emotions can be contagious, especially when they¡¯re sincere.


    ¡°She¡¯s really worried about you, she just cried¡­ I¡¯m worried about you too.¡±


    Many people don¡¯t realize that most psychological issues actually stem from a lack of emotion. Just one heartfelt expression of true feelings might change a person¡¯s life.


    Seeing both of her roommates speak like this, Dong Yi¡¯s calm heart began to ripple.


    ¡°Alright¡­ I agree to accept Boss Qian¡¯s treatment.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Shi Yu cheered.


    Xiao Qian also smiled.


    ¡°What are you guys doing in there! Let us sleep!¡± The people in the neighboring dormitory, who were awakened again, knocked on the door angrily.


    Shi Yu stuck her tongue out and yelled at them outside, ¡°I¡¯m sleepwalking!¡±


    ¡°Shi Touyu, if you cause trouble again, I¡¯ll go to the Dormitory Manager to complain about you tomorrow!¡± The neighbor warned viciously.


    Xiao Qian smiled slightly. This silly youth was really nice.


    The next day, Xiao Qian and Dong Yi skipped the afternoon class with no roll call, locked the dormitory door from inside, not letting anyone in.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡± Xiao Qian asked Dong Yi.


    Dong Yi nodded. Seeing her nervousness, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t rush to start the treatment. Instead, she started chatting about daily life.


    ¡°Last night, Shi Tou and I went to eat skewers at the Night Market. They were so delicious! The Boss was interesting. They were a young couple and gave us a lot of skewers¡­¡±


    Dong Yi listened to Xiao Qian¡¯s vivid account of what happened last night, and gradually she relaxed.


    A good psychologist, at crucial moments, can make people forget that they are a doctor.


    Xiao Qian sat cross-legged on her bed, while Dong Yi sat on Shi Yu¡¯s bed. Xiao Qian took out a cheap-looking doll from her suitcase and threw it to Dong Yi.


    ¡°Use this as a pillow, it might be more comfortable.¡±


    ¡°Did you buy it?¡±


    ¡°My playboy brother gave this as a gift while working part-time. He worked for a month, earned 600 yuan, and spent 400 on gifts for me and my mom. They were all low-quality stuff, but my mom was happy, thinking the brat had finally grown up.¡±


    It was Playboy Chen Zilong who gave the poor-quality doll. At a glance, it was obvious it was made of black cotton. Xiao Qian looked down on it, but he still sneakily put it in her bag, feeling very accomplished.


    Dong Yi was a bit envious, ¡°You have a brother.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, a troublesome teenager going through puberty. So annoying.¡±


    ¡°You must not really find him annoying. If you¡¯re annoyed with someone, you won¡¯t bother talking to them.¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed dryly, ¡°Haha, you¡¯re really sharp. No wonder I said you could be a good psychologist. You have a unique God¡¯s eye view.¡±


    ¡°I envy people with siblings¡­¡±


    Gradually, Xiao Qian led Dong Yi to the main topic.. Seeing that she had relaxed, Xiao Qian quickly seized the opportunity and asked, ¡°Da Yi, don¡¯t you have any siblings?¡±

 Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 173: A Turnaround

    Chapter 174: Chapter 173: A Turnaround


    Translator: 549690339


    During the vacation, Dong Yi didn¡¯t go home and stayed in the dormitory. She rarely made phone calls.


    Dong Yi shook her head, ¡°All my loved ones died in the mudslide.¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately recorded this important information in her mind.


    ¡°How old were you at that time?¡± Xiao Qian asked in a conversational tone. In fact, the therapy had already begun.


    ¡°I was 6 years old. That day was our Xian ethnic group¡¯s traditional hair-washing festival. Early in the morning, everyone, young and old, went to the river to wash their hair. I was wearing a silk Chima, which I really liked, but now I can¡¯t remember the color of that Chima. I was looking forward to the hair-washing feast at home in the evening, to sing hair-washing songs with my family and to have a sumptuous dinner. But before the night came, the mudslide happened¡­¡±


    Chima is the Xian ethnic group¡¯s term for long skirts. Xiao Qian silently handed some tissues to Dong Yi, knowing that she had brought her back to those memories. Being a good listener is an essential quality of a psychologist.


    ¡°My Dad threw me onto the roof. He wanted to pull my Mom up, but the mudslide swept her away and he got swept away too¡­¡±


    Dong Yi started to cry. Xiao Qian began to understand why Dong Yi would run upstairs when sleepwalking. She must have felt guilty, watching her parents die right before her eyes. How could a child that young bear it?


    ¡°Sometimes I think it would be better if I had died. If my Dad hadn¡¯t carried me up, both of them might have made it together¡­¡±


    ¡°In times of crisis, all parents instinctively think of their children first.¡±


    ¡°No¡­ I am a person with bad luck. I didn¡¯t wash properly during the hair-washing festival, and I didn¡¯t pray wholeheartedly for my family. That¡¯s why it happened. So many people in our village died, but none experienced the death of both parents, leaving only the child.¡±


    By the time Dong Yi said this, she was weeping uncontrollably.


    Xiao Qian hoped that she would cry more to help release some of the pressure. However, simply crying was not enough.


    Dong Yi didn¡¯t describe the details, but Xiao Qian could analyze that in a more traditional village, public opinion can be terrifying. Dong Yi would undoubtedly be subject to various rumors and slander, even curses.


    When people can¡¯t vent their anger at a natural disaster, they need a release outlet. Dong Yi was made the scapegoat for the disaster and blamed for the misfortune, which was a way for people to vent their dissatisfaction with the tragedy.


    No wonder Dong Yi didn¡¯t talk to anyone. Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to cry.


    It turned out she wasn¡¯t introverted. Instead, she was an overly silent kindness. Did she fear that her interaction with others would bring them bad luck?


    So, she simply guarded everyone silently, standing far away from the crowd, watching them like an outsider in their world.


    ¡°When is your hair-washing festival?¡± Xiao Qian thought Dong Yi might have sleepwalking episodes when it was the anniversary of the tragedy.


    ¡°Lunar June 15th.¡±


    But the dates didn¡¯t match up.


    Xiao Qian thought for a moment and suddenly remembered the scene from the night before.


    ¡°Who was the man who came looking for you last night?¡±


    II II


    Seeing that Dong Yi didn¡¯t want to answer, Xiao Qian changed her approach.


    ¡°With your parents gone, who raised you?¡±


    ¡°My uncle.¡±


    ¡°Was the person who came last night your uncle¡¯s child?¡±


    ¡°¡­No, he¡¯s the fiance my uncle found for me.¡±


    ¡°What?! How old is he!¡±


    This was absurd. Dong Yi was still young, and that man looked at least thirty when not dressed as a manual worker. Dressed as a worker the night before, he looked at least forty.


    ¡°My uncle wants me to get engaged to him during the winter break.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s nonsense. It doesn¡¯t matter whether it¡¯s your biological parents or not, there is no such thing as arranged marriage.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand this.


    No wonder Dong Yi had been under so much mental pressure recently. It turned out there was something like this!


    ¡°My uncle said that I have cost him a lot of money since I was a child. If it wasn¡¯t for my good grades, which allowed me to get government subsidies, he wouldn¡¯t have let me come here. I don¡¯t want to get married¡­¡±


    At this point, Dong Yi finally showed the emotions of a young girl, crying in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    Xiao Qian patted her like a mother, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here, and he can¡¯t hurt you.¡±


    ¡°I want to work and earn money to give to my uncle, but he said he has already accepted 10,000 yuan from the man¡¯s family. In our area, there is no bride price for marriage. Why did he accept the money? I have to work hard to earn money¡­¡±


    A tutoring job nowadays only pays a few yuan per hour, and it¡¯s hard to find. She didn¡¯t know if she could earn enough.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you with this problem. Dong Yi, don¡¯t take this matter too seriously for now. I¡¯ll find a way to relieve your pressure. The burden on you is too heavy. If you don¡¯t let it out, it will be very bad for you.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, what should I do? I¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her. The situation was not very optimistic.


    Dong Yi¡¯s problem was not just a minor obsession. It involved the heaviest burden of human life. If she undergoes hypnotherapy, the outcome might not be satisfactory, and simply venting her emotions isn¡¯t enough.


    ¡°Why couldn¡¯t I have met you earlier?¡±


    Xiao Qian said bitterly.


    After the disaster, the people in the disaster area suffered varying degrees of psychological harm. Although houses can be rebuilt, the trauma in their hearts didn¡¯t heal.


    Many people say that time can heal everything, but this is not true. Some wounds only hurt more with time, especially for someone like Dong Yi. If Xiao Qian had met her while she was still a little girl, it might have been easier.


    Simply talking and expressing emotions isn¡¯t enough right now. What can they do¡­?


    ¡°Dong Yi, were you sitting on the rooftop the whole time until you were rescued?¡± Xiao Qian could only try to grasp a random point to see if she could somehow prevent Dong Yi from going to the rooftop while sleepwalking.


    ¡°No, our house collapsed very quickly. I was saved by many uncles.¡±


    No wonder she had such a good impression of Second Brother Yu. Xiao Qian recalled the incident at the beginning of the school term. Dong Yi was indeed very principled. When Prime Minister Turtle made fun of everyone, everyone rebelled collectively, but she stayed put, which was related to her previous experience.


    ¡°Can you detail the rescue process?¡±


    ¡°I was sitting on the roof and felt the water getting more and more fierce. I could even feel the shaking of the house. My mind was blank at that time. I was still watching the flood, hoping that my Mom and Dad could come up, but they didn¡¯t. I thought they might be dead. At that time, I didn¡¯t even know what death was.¡±


    She was still a child. Her cognition was limited, but she vaguely felt that it wasn¡¯t a good thing.


    ¡°Then an airplane came flying through the sky, and a very handsome uncle descended on a rope. He held me with one hand and the rope with the other. As soon as he carried me away, the house collapsed. His embrace was so warm¡­¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes brightened, and she thought, Great, there¡¯s a chance!


    Breaking the soul code could help resolve the psychological issue..

 Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 174: Catch a Current Offender (Birthday+Update)

    Chapter 175: Chapter 174: Catch a Current Offender (Birthday+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    As long as they can find the person whose embrace makes Dong Yi feel warm, and let him use his warm embrace to give Dong Yi a wonderful experience, telling her that her parents¡¯ deaths were a natural disaster and had nothing to do with her, Xiao Qian only needs to easily guide her through the pressure twice, and Dong Yi¡¯s sleepwalking can be cured!


    At this thought, Xiao Qian is somewhat excited, but at the same time, a bit uneasy.


    It¡¯s been more than 10 years. Can those people from back then still be found?


    It¡¯s not easy to find them among so many rescue participants. If the uncle who held Dong Yi back then is already dead, that would be a big problem.


    So Xiao Qian asked with bated breath.


    ¡°Da Yi, do you remember the name of the person who saved you?¡±


    ¡°You mean my Uncle?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Xiao Qian nodded.


    Even if it¡¯s not easy to find, they have to find a way. Fortunately, they have Yu Minglang, who can help them find the person. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s father was a pilot and must know many people. As long as he can help, things will be easier. Xiao Qian decided to persuade him with reason and emotion, use all means to overcome all the difficulties, thinking of the stubborn old man who loves braised pork, Xiao Qian had the determination to die.


    At worst, she would eat a plate of greasy braised pork in front of Father Yu, and then have some digestion pills to help with the digestion. She must get his help!


    Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian strangely, ¡°Don¡¯t you know him?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Your boyfriend¡¯s brother, Yu Mingyi, is my uncle.¡±


    After Dong Yi finished speaking, Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes crossed.


    Who?!


    ¡°I saw that my uncle looks a lot like your boyfriend, so I became friends with you, Boss Qian?¡±


    Dong Yi makes a gesture in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, and Xiao Qian finally recovers. She simply can¡¯t believe such a coincidence happened to her!


    ¡°Are you sure that the uncle who held you back then is Second Brother Yu?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Uncle, he has changed a bit, but I can recognize him. It¡¯s him!¡±


    It¡¯s so easy to get the right person! Dong Yi is saved!


    At first, she thought that Dong Yi and Second Brother Yu¡¯s relationship was unusual, even thought that Dong Yi was attracted to Second Brother Yu¡¯s appearance, but it turns out that it was like this!


    Suddenly the door opened, and Professor Liu Linlin walked in. Xiao Qian almost choked when she saw her.


    How could Professor Liu be here?


    Professor Liu had diagnosed and established a treatment plan for Panpan in City Q. When she came back, Mother Yu asked her to bring a box of Aksu sugar apples for Xiao Qian. Professor Liu originally wanted to call Xiao Qian to pick them up in her office.


    But she happened to hear from her students that there was a supernatural event in this dormitory building, so Professor Liu wanted to see for herself. As a professor, she only believed in science and did not believe in ghosts. She wanted to give the apples to Xiao Qian by the way. However, when she reached a few meters from the dormitory door, she was stopped by Shi Yu.


    Shi Yu was responsible for blocking the door, and Xiao Qian said that she would not allow anyone in while she was doing psychological counseling.


    Professor Liu wasn¡¯t satisfied with not being allowed in.


    ¡°What are you doing in there?¡±


    Shi Yu proudly said, ¡°Our Boss Qian is doing psychotherapy for someone. No entry for outsiders.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Professor Liu became angry.


    A freshman student, not even half-knowledgeable, dared to mess around with people¡¯s treatments. This kind of behavior was like practicing medicine without a license. If the treatment went wrong, it would be a big deal.


    She tried to rush in but was pushed away by Shi Touyu. Shi Touyu was on a sacred mission at this moment, looking a bit like a possessed hooligan. She pointed at Professor Liu and said, ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are, no one can get in the way of our Boss Qian¡¯s treatment. To enter, you have to step over my dead body.¡±


    Professor Liu was amused by this. Which little girl didn¡¯t know herself?


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter with the person inside? I am a professional psychologist and can help.¡±


    Shi Touyu proudly told Professor Liu, ¡°No need, our Boss Qian is more of a psychologist than a psychologist. She accurately diagnosed it last night.¡±


    Shi Touyu usually couldn¡¯t keep her mouth shut, but at this moment, she was quite loyal. After all, who would tell a stranger about their friend¡¯s illness?


    So Professor Liu glanced at Shi Touyu¡¯s serious dark circles and used a more roundabout approach. ¡°You have poor sleep quality, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t sleep last night, accompanied Boss Qian in searching for the sleepwalker ¨C Damn, I¡¯m not telling you!¡±


    It¡¯s easy to deal with if she didn¡¯t sleep. Professor Liu asked.


    ¡°Little girl, have you ever heard of Sivag Mind Tricks?¡±


    ¡°What is that? Schwarzenegger? Isn¡¯t he a muscular actor in movies?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a fun game that lets you hypnotize yourself. Want to try it?¡±


    ¡°I can hypnotize myself? I don¡¯t believe it.¡±


    ¡°Come, close your eyes, exhale slowly, and repeatedly input in your mind, 333, 222,111, here, very good, let¡¯s do it again¡­¡±


    Professor Liu looked at Shi Touyu who foolishly fell for it. ¡°In your mind, think of a number you like and color it the color you like.¡±


    ¡°2, the number two of Brother 2, yellow.¡±


    ¡°Very good, let¡¯s do it again¡­¡±


    This trick only works for some people, and the naive girl from the landlord¡¯s family is especially easy to hypnotize. She didn¡¯t sleep last night, so she was even easier to hypnotize. As expected, a few minutes later, Shi Touyu was hypnotized while standing and felt very sleepy.


    ¡°Is your body tired?¡±


    ¡°Yeah¡­ but I won¡¯t tell you, I won¡¯t tell you even if I die¡­¡±


    Professor Liu flicked Shi Touyu¡¯s ear with her finger, ¡°Now, you will feel very relaxed and dream about the things you like. When you hear this sound again, you will wake up. Sit on the floor and sleep¡­¡±


    So, Professor Liu boldly approached Xiao Qian¡¯s dormitory and listened to the voices inside, sticking to the door.


    If Xiao Qian¡¯s handling is not correct and the guidance of emotions goes wrong, she will push the door in. However, from beginning to end, Xiao Qian handled it very well.


    Especially when Xiao Qian asked who the rescuer was, Professor Liu was very surprised.


    This kind of practical treatment may seem simple, but even for a freshman like Xiao Qian, her theoretical foundation may not be as smooth as hers when put into practice. Watching a psychologist¡¯s treatment seems simple, but to find the most critical point from a large number of clues requires a lot of practice and clinical experience.


    Thinking of Xiao Qian¡¯s previous diagnosis for Pan Pan, Professor Liu increasingly wanted to get to know Xiao Qian, and that¡¯s when she pushed the door open and entered.


    Xiao Qian had just completed the emotional release phase and was happy that Dong Yi was saved. But then she saw her mentor coming in.


    ¡°Professor Liu, how, how did you get here?¡±


    ¡°Your mother-in-law asked me to bring you some apples.¡± Professor Liu raised the bag in her hand.


    Xiao Qian felt inexplicably ashamed, ¡°Well, she¡¯s not my mother-in-law yet¡­¡±


    Caught red-handed, it¡¯s over! Professor Liu hates those unqualified psychologists who mess around with people¡¯s treatments the most. This old lady is very stubborn. Xiao Qian wanted to earn her favor, but it turned out she hadn¡¯t done anything yet and had already made things worse¡­.

 Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Magical Method (Additional Monthly Ticket 1350+ Update)

    Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Magical Method (Additional Monthly Ticket 1350+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Professor, would you like to have an apple and join our plot discussion?¡± decided Xiao Qian, who vowed not to admit to anything.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re discussing a novel plot,¡± Xiao Qian said. In truth, she knew that Professor Liu could not stand this. She nudged Dong Yi discreetly. But late to the details, Dong Yi with tear-streaked face nervously nodded to the request ¨Chaving no idea about the identity of the old woman but noticing the usually unrestrained Boss Qian appeared unusually playful.


    ¡°By next Monday, I want a full case report. Make sure it¡¯s neatly written, 300-word manuscript, adhere strictly to the format, and don¡¯t give me less than a thousand words.¡± Liu Linlin unemotionally said, and dropped the bag of apples on Xiao Qian¡¯s bed, observing the raw Psychology textbooks arranging alongside her pillow. She flipped through casually.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart started to pound.


    ¡°Professor, do I, um, need to write a review for a TV series?¡±


    ¡°Your major subject teacher was my student. Perhaps I should have a word with her about unauthorized practice.¡±


    ¡°Professor, you look radiant today, it¡¯s as if you¡¯re radiating limitless youth. I¡¯m so blessed to have such a youthful professor like you leading my homework.¡± Professor Liu gave a half-smiling look at Xiao Qian¡¯s flattering, ¡°Not a minute later.¡±


    ¡°Yes! Task will be completed!¡±


    Xiao Qian had a flashback of occasions while in school when she was being pursued, scolded and criticized by the mentor.


    She¡¯s graduated, but still felt uneasy every time she meets a teacher.


    She was unsure of why the professor needed the case, but she had this feeling that if she doesn¡¯t serve this old lady properly, she will face trouble in future.


    After seeing off Professor Liu, the professor suddenly stopped to ask Xiao Qian, ¡°In the ¡®TV series¡¯ you watched. Why was the treatment conducted by the rescuing uncle, and not her own relatives?¡±


    ¡±Nightwalking tends to be an outcome of longing for families and stress. Seeing a loved one, making a phone call, or writing a letter can effectively relieve excessive yearnings. However, in cases where the person has passed away or an adoptive family is absent, I chose to resort to emotional compensation using a person she likes,¡± Xiao Qian says.


    ¡°You?¡±


    Xiao Qian awkwardly vowed that she saw her teacher laughed. The old lady loved making mischief, a preference that she recalled from her old days.


    ¡°That¡¯s from the ¡®TV series¡¯ I watched.¡± Xiao Qian quickly changed course and Professor Liu hummed in response.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget, Monday.¡±


    After she left, Xiao Qian breathed a sigh of relief. It was quite overwhelming.


    ¡°Shi Touyu, what are you sleeping here for?¡± A voice of a girl. Xiao Qian turned back to see a naive girl poking the face of Shi Touyu at the doorway.


    Shi Yu sat against the wall and had fallen asleep. His mouth corner lifting slightly, seemingly he was having a beautiful dream.


    ¡°Lend a hand, help her in.¡± Xiao Qian asked Xu Ruxin, who freeloading on Shi Touyu¡¯s food to help.


    ¡°I have other work, why don¡¯t you do it yourself if you¡¯re so capable?¡± Xu Ruxin grunted and walked away.


    She had taken so much from Shi Touyu and now after a small conflict about cosmetics gift, she began to sulk at Shi Touyu.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t bother about her and asked Dong Yi to help carry Shi Touyu in.


    ¡°Why is she sleeping at this hour?¡± Dong Yi asked puzzledly.


    After chatting with Xiao Qian, her mood had improved considerably.


    Xiao Qian nudged Shi Yu who didn¡¯t wake up. Reminded of her mentor¡¯s recent visit, Xiao Qian extended her hand and snapped her fingers in front of Shi Yu¡¯s eyes. Shi Yu woke up instantly.


    ¡°I feel so relaxed¡­ Huh, Boss Qian, are you done?¡±


    ¡°How did that happen? She didn¡¯t wake up when you pushed her, but then woke up with a snap?¡± Dong Yi thought it was incredible.


    Seemingly remembered something, Shi Yu grabbed hold of her hair and yelled exasperatingly.


    ¡°Oh no, did I sell you guys out in my daze? There was a serious-looking old lady who made a bet with me, and then I just¡­¡±


    Could it be that she had blabbered something in confusion, and then dozed off like someone who had been drunk?


    She guiltily looked at Xiao Qian but found Xiao Qian was snickering.


    ¡°Boss Qian?¡±


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s fine. That was Professor Liu. Don¡¯t make bets with her anymore.¡±


    ¡°Why not?¡±


    ¡°Because this trick of hers, it deceives people who are gullible.¡± Xiao Qian mimicked a snapping action.


    Shi Yu covered her mouth, ¡°It felt like a magical oriental sorcery!¡±


    Isn¡¯t it just a mind control trick?


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing magical, and it doesn¡¯t work on everyone. For example, children, people over 70, anyone with below-average intelligence, naive city dwellers and naive girls from wealthy families, it works on them.¡± Xiao Qian was tell nothing but the truth, the Sivag Mind Tricks were not universally effective, at least not on her and Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Ah, I only remember her saying something called Schwarzenegger¡­¡±


    ¡°Sivag Mind Tricks!¡± Xiao Qian corrected.


    ¡°Came from the mystical old woman¡¯s magic¡­¡± Shi Yu got a taste of the danger of gambling.


    Suddenly, Shi Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled,¡± Boss Qian, do you know this magical mind trick?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± She was personally tutored by her teacher. Especially useful against people like naive girls from wealthy families.


    ¡°Teach me, I¡¯ll treat you to a month of delicious street food!¡± Could she, with this skill, hypnotize her idiotic brother?


    She was thrilled at the thought of her strapping her brother with a leash and making him do whatever she wanted.


    ¡°First, you will not be able to learn it. Second, your voice is not suitable for hypnosis. Third, you won¡¯t hypnotize your brother. Even I can¡¯t do it.¡±


    Shi Yu widened her eyes, ¡°What did you do when I was hypnotized? Did you peek into my soul?¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes,¡± I don¡¯t need to peek. It¡¯s so obvious that anyone with eyes can see it. You might think that learning hypnosis is easy, but it isn¡¯t. Your aura, look, finger movement, voice, and most importantly figuring out how to match your voice with the other person¡¯s brainwave. Every little aspect is important. If any piece is missing, it won¡¯t work. Go for it, if you can, Da Yi.¡±


    Xiao Qian made a cheering gesture to Da Yi, who nodded affirmatively. This seems interesting, she thought. I want to learn it.


    The snubbed naive girl from wealthy family couldn¡¯t bear it any longer.


    ¡°It¡¯s because I was not serious. If I was, you would be frightened.¡±


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Having had her moment of satisfaction from a mysterious disdainful smile, Xiao Qian got down to making some sort of time table.


    It¡¯s now Wednesday, the professor means for her to sort out Dong Yi¡¯s situation within these few days. She has to quickly get in touch with Second Brother Yu. If her treatment fails, the professor will have to step in.


    She knew her teacher who would freely offer treatment to people which Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t do. She would refuse to provide treatment if there isn¡¯t any money involved unless it¡¯s for a good cause. But her teacher wasn¡¯t of the same view and would treat anyone who needed help.


    ¡°Um, Boss Qian, the thing between my brother and me, how did you find out?¡± Shi Yu asked awkwardly in a lowered voice..

 Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Great Favor Becomes Enmity

    Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Great Favor Becomes Enmity


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Huh?¡± Shi Yu was puzzled. What kind of person was she?


    Shi Yu didn¡¯t understand the situation and was already despised.


    ¡°I considered you a friend, and yet you¡¯re keeping tabs on how much I owe you and vice versa. Aren¡¯t you tired of it?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t count¡­ and I¡¯m not tired¡­¡± Shi Yu felt inexplicably blamed. Seeing Xu Ruxin¡¯s tears, Shi Yu wondered what she had done to offend her so much.


    ¡°Forget it, I won¡¯t borrow from you. It¡¯s just a phone card worth 20 yuan. At least I saw your true colors!¡± Xu Ruxin tried to leave, but Chen Xiaoqian grabbed her collar and pulled her back.


    ¡°You¡¯re not tired because you only take from her. Can you say you ever gave anything to Shi Yu?¡±


    ¡°I gave her my full friendship!¡±


    ¡°So you¡¯re just an ungrateful wretch?¡± Dong Yi could see through it too. Wasn¡¯t this the ¡®ungrateful wolf¡¯ her auntie used to teach her about as a child?


    ¡°Were you genuinely trying to be friends with her, or simply saw her as a rich sucker? When Shi Touyu invited everyone out to eat before, you not only took advantage of the free meal but also brought several others along. What¡¯s the deal with that?¡±


    ¡°I just wanted to introduce more people to her. Having more friends means more opportunities!¡± Xu Ruxin hated Shi Yu, never expecting that she¡¯d been badmouthing her behind her back.


    Actually, it wasn¡¯t Shi Yu who said those things. It was other classmates who went out to eat with Shi Yu. Xiao Qian heard the gossip in the canteen, which mentioned that Xu Ruxin brought several people over for a free meal and even acted like a host, making the ones she brought think that she was paying the bill.


    Shi Yu paid the bill and gained favor with her classmates, but Xu Ruxin took advantage of it, playing the fool and turning Shi Yu into a gullible target. And today, Xiao Qian just happened to talk about it.


    ¡°Friendship is never a one-way street. You always take but never repay. Even the best friendships can be drained like that. In the end, who sees who for who they really are¡­ just stay away from Shi Yu in the future.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s as if you¡¯re so rare and valuable! A bunch of weirdos!¡± Xu Ruxin¡¯s face turned red from Xiao Qian¡¯s retort, feeling tremendously hurt.


    ¡°Xu Ruxin, you can insult me, but don¡¯t drag the rest of our dorm into it. Don¡¯t come to me anymore about past matters.¡± Shi Yu finally became emotionally stirred when she heard Xu Ruxin generalize the situation.


    ¡°You¡¯re all bullying me!¡± Xu Ruxin cried and ran out of the dormitory.


    After she left, the dormitory fell into a brief silence.


    Shi Yu had a guilty expression, while Xiao Qian began to study with pen and paper, unaffected. Dong Yi pondered for several seconds before finally speaking.


    ¡°Boss Qian, from a psychological perspective, what¡¯s her issue?¡± People striving to learn always focus on different things.


    ¡°Shi Yu? Too naive if she hasn¡¯t been through hardships. She has too much money to burn,¡± said Xiao Qian unsympathetically.


    ¡°Hey! Isn¡¯t anyone going to sympathize with me or comfort me?¡± Shi Yu protested. Couldn¡¯t anyone see that she was a poor, vulnerable victim?


    ¡°I¡¯m not talking about her. I mean the one just now. She took so much from Shi Touyu but never showed gratitude. Instead, she felt wronged. Why is that?¡±


    ¡°A bowl of rice raises a benefactor, a bushel of rice grows an enemy. If you keep giving and one day you stop, the other party will feel you owe them, not realizing that without your help, they would have already starved to death. Dong Yi, your ¡®grace turns into grace, and resentment turns into resentment¡¯ is human nature. The one who just left mixed up rice raising an enemy, and that¡¯s also human nature, all within the scope of psychological studies on interpersonal gratitude.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, I don¡¯t quite understand¡­ I¡¯m genuinely trying to get along with everyone, but I feel a bit upset about how things turned out.¡± Shi Yu was outgoing and always wanted to get to know more people, but today¡¯s events had shaken her.


    ¡°The idea of rice raising an enemy in the field of psychology is still controversial and lacks research supporting this theory. Experts believe that the reason why this theory is widely accepted is that positive emotions do not evoke empathy as easily as negative ones.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, stop talking about the experts. Tell us your opinion.¡±


    Occasionally, when Xiao Qian started to talk seriously about a positive topic, Shi Yu would feel uneasy, preferring the high-level sarcasm of Boss Qian instead.


    ¡°My personal view is similar to something I read in a magazine: people¡¯s desires, like seawater, only make them thirstier the more they drink. I believe that you should try to choose friends on the same level as you, either financially or spiritually, and seek connections. Having 100 lousy friends is worse than having none. There are always people in this world who are extremely selfish and self-centered yet disguised as innocent and naive, hurting others with their fake naivete. When you reason with them, they accuse you of overthinking.¡±


    Come to think of it, wasn¡¯t the logic of Wang Xiaohong and the naive girl just now quite similar?


    Second Brother Yu gave Wang Xiaohong a family, but she wasn¡¯t satisfied. She wanted more and more, and when she couldn¡¯t have anymore, it turned into hatred. There were too many people like that. Selfish people would never think it was their problem; they would think that if you had something, you should give it to them, otherwise you were the selfish one. It was such a fascinating logic, and most people were like that, only varying in degree.


    Xiao Qian never indulged such people; she didn¡¯t see herself as a savior, nor did she think she was a good person. She didn¡¯t need miscellaneous friends. She just wanted to live her life according to her own will, so being a bad guy was often more comfortable than a good person.


    Shi Yu seemed to understand something and felt as if she had wasted her life so far.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why do I feel like you, sometimes, understand life better than my mom?¡±


    Xiao Qian threw a pillow at her, ¡°Are you implying that I¡¯m old?¡±


    ¡°Not old, just mature¡­¡±


    Shi Yu hugged Xiao Qian, ¡°Boss Qian, you feel like an elder to me, providing the perfect warmth.¡±


    ¡°Get away from me! You¡¯re just insinuating that I¡¯m old in various ways, thinking I won¡¯t catch on?¡±


    Xiao Qian teased her, but deep down, she felt like an old soul among these teenagers.


    A person experiencing minor growth pains, like Shi Yu, was what youth was all about. Xiao Qian shifted her gaze to Dong Yi, who was indeed taking notes, recording the theory of interpersonal gratitude that Xiao Qian had just talked about, and planning to look up more information at the library when she had time.


    Compared to relatively normal kids like Shi Yu, Dong Yi¡¯s maturity was also forced by life. Xiao Qian hoped that after tomorrow¡¯s treatment, Dong Yi could integrate into a normal life. Even without Shi Tou¡¯s vibrant life force, she could still be happy.


    It all depended on what Yu Mingyi would do.


    When it was time for their appointment, Xiao Qian brought Dong Yi along, and as expected, saw Yu Mingyi waiting outside the hotel in casual clothes.


    ¡°Dong Yi?¡± Yu Mingyi was also surprised to see her.


    He looked at Xiao Qian questioningly, and she nodded in confirmation.


    ¡°What I need your help with is this..¡±

 Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 180: This Matter Has Gotten Serious

    Chapter 179: Chapter 180: This Matter Has Gotten Serious


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian obviously couldn¡¯t really book a room, so Yu Mingyi drove her and Dong Yi straight to the company guesthouse.


    The guesthouse was near Second Brother¡¯s work unit. Dong Yi stared jealously at the airplanes in the sky, as she really wanted to be a pilot.


    ¡°Second Brother, do you also have psychological tests during your physical examination?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Yu Mingyi nodded while driving, ¡°Yes. During the recruitment, we have strict assessments. If you have a good mental quality, you can get extra points.¡±


    Dong Yi immediately felt discouraged, as she was not only a little nearsighted, but also doubted her mental fitness would pass the test.


    ¡°What projects do you have for pilot recruitment? Are there any game consoles?¡± Xiao Qian was very curious about this question.


    She had treated many patients but had not been able to verify this as she had not dealt with any pilots. However, she had heard that there seemed to be something like this in the recruitment process.


    ¡°What?¡± Second Brother seemed a little confused.


    ¡°The special ability section in the recruitment process is not described in great detail in the books.¡± That¡¯s why Xiao Qian was very curious.


    ¡°Are you talking about the flight simulation during the recruitment process?¡±


    There were throttle and joystick controls, and you sat in a chair, watching the screen and simulating flying an airplane, which was a bit like a computer game.


    ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s it. I¡¯ve always wondered if there are enemy bombers on the screen and you have to shoot them down. Whoever scores higher is eligible.¡± If that were the case, her playboy patient, Chen Zilong, might be able to score full points.


    ¡°There¡¯s no shooting down enemy planes, but during the flight simulation, you have to answer math questions. You have to do mental calculations quickly and choose the answer with your left hand.¡±


    Multitasking is a basic requirement.


    When Yu Mingyi talked about these things, he spoke a little more. Dong Yi admired how Xiao Qian could communicate with all kinds of people so easily, as Dong Yi didn¡¯t have that same ability as Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You have to do math problems while flying the plane?¡±


    ¡°Yes. After pilots go up in the air, they need to handle a lot of things independently, and they have to be able to see everything clearly.¡±


    Yu Mingyi answered the question earnestly.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts, however, were a bit less proper.


    In a past life, when she was dating Ming Lang, he used to boast that his old unit had provided basic training in Aviation Piloting Skills. He claimed that his special ability score was perfect, and he could multitask with no problem at all. Unfortunately, they were only allowed to operate gliders and not airplanes.


    Ming Lang believed he could fly a plane while performing some indescribable activities without any pressure. These were all just boasts from Xiao Qiang in his previous life, and Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe them at all.


    But as she looked at Second Brother Yu¡¯s steady demeanor, she suddenly thought that maybe he could¡­hehe, with whom, Wang Xiaohong?


    Xiao Qian was lost in thought when she suddenly heard Dong Yi say, ¡°I don¡¯t know if there will be a chance to get on Uncle¡¯s plane in the future.¡±


    For this question, Yu Mingyi remained silent, as if pondering.


    ¡°Ahem! Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian choked on her own saliva.


    There was nothing wrong with Dong Yi¡¯s words, but when they were said while female boss Xiao Qian was being mischievous, they somehow sounded¡­


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you okay?¡± Dong Yi asked, and Xiao Qian shook her head. She wouldn¡¯t say how Dong Yi¡¯s question had seamlessly connected with her previous one, which was quite terrifying.


    Dong Yi thought that Uncle would take them directly to the treatment place, but she didn¡¯t expect that Yu Mingyi would bring them to the guesthouse canteen instead.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, and then we¡¯ll talk about it later.¡± Yu Mingyi arranged for them to sit down and order food.


    Dong Yi whispered uneasily to Xiao Qian, ¡°Does this cost money?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s free hospitality, eat as much as you want.¡±


    For someone of Yu Mingyi¡¯s level, there were a certain number of days of free hospitality every year, so there¡¯s no need to spend money.


    ¡°Won¡¯t it cause trouble for him?¡± Dong Yi didn¡¯t know the rules here, but she knew she absolutely shouldn¡¯t cause any trouble for Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°It won¡¯t be a problem; Second Brother Yu is very steady, so feel free to eat.¡±


    Today was Xiao Qian¡¯s first time talking with Yu Mingyi for so long, and she had already judged from his actions that Yu Mingyi was not a rash person at all. He was very smart and a little silent, but he was not stupid.


    She had tested him with the hotel, but instead of rebuffing her, he brought her and Dong Yi here, expressing unconditional trust in his younger brother¡¯s girlfriend and voluntarily avoiding suspicion. Everything he did was well thought out and very steady, much more so than his impulsive younger brother who took people fishing in the wilderness. It was hard to understand why someone like Yu Mingyi would marry Wang Xiaohong; they simply weren¡¯t compatible.


    As Xiao Qian was thinking, Yu Mingyi returned with a tray full of dishes, and there were a few more that needed to be prepared before they were served.


    ¡°Uncle, there¡¯s no need to waste so much food; we won¡¯t be able to finish it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I wanted to chat with you last time, but now we have the opportunity. Eat more.¡± Yu Mingyi¡¯s interaction with Dong Yi was entirely that of an elder speaking to a younger generation.


    Xiao Qian felt awkward.


    Why did she feel that the relationship between them was a bit¡­ messy?


    ¡°Da Yi, he¡¯s not much older than you. You don¡¯t have to call him uncle, you know? If you call him that, what should I call him?¡±


    Since he was Ming Lang¡¯s elder brother, and Dong Yi was her roommate, it would be awkward for Dong Yi to call him uncle.


    ¡°I¡­ can¡¯t change that.¡± Dong Yi had been calling him that since the beginning, and she couldn¡¯t bring herself to call him Second Brother like Xiao Qian did; it felt like disrespecting her idol.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, a name is just a code. Call him whatever you like. How are you adapting to the school? Can you keep up with the homework?¡± Second Brother asked.


    Dong Yi immediately put down her chopsticks and answered seriously.


    ¡°The school is great. They have reduced tuition fees for students from special regions like us and have been taking very good care of us. The dormitory we were assigned to is also excellent. I share a dormitory with Boss Qian, and I can keep up with my homework. Boss Qian often helps me with tutoring.¡±


    ¡°Can the two of you stop being so formal? Can¡¯t you just relax a little?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. Second Brother Yu was a very serious person, and with Dong Yi being so serious as well, the two of them together instantly turned the canteen into something like a reporting meeting.


    Second Brother Yu nodded. He was too serious, mainly because he didn¡¯t know how to interact with children. He handed Dong Yi a piece of ribs.


    ¡°Eat more.¡±


    Dong Yi nodded happily, not wanting to eat the food that Uncle had given her.


    This scene was witnessed by Wang Xiaobo.


    Wang Xiaobo didn¡¯t know yet that his sister had filed for divorce. After Wang Xiaohong¡¯s divorce, Big Brother Yu had forcibly sent her to another city for treatment. She told her family that she was on a business trip. In the meantime, Second Brother¡¯s house was still being occupied by the Wang family members.


    So Wang Xiaobo didn¡¯t know that his sister had been caught cheating and was kicked out of the house.


    He had a friend visiting, who was reluctant to spend money and wanted to freeload off the company guesthouse. Wang Xiaobo agreed, intending to ask for the room in his brother-in-law¡¯s name. With all the unused rooms, it should have been just a matter of asking, right?


    However, the reception desk staff told him that Yu Mingyi had instructed them to kick Wang Xiaobo out if he tried to take advantage of his name. Unsatisfied, Wang Xiaobo continued arguing with them, until they suggested he take it up with the leader directly, mentioning that Yu Mingyi was in the guesthouse canteen at the time.


    Wang Xiaobo went over and saw Yu Mingyi handing food to Dong Yi. What the hell? He hadn¡¯t even given his wife any food in all the years they¡¯d been married. Was this an extramarital affair?


    Moreover, one affair involved two beautiful women.. This was a big deal!

 Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 181: Yu Family Demon (Monthly Ticket 1450+ Updated)

    Chapter 180: Chapter 181: Yu Family Demon (Monthly Ticket 1450+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Wang Xiaobo immediately went out to call his sister.


    His sister¡¯s phone was turned off and couldn¡¯t connect. Wang Xiaobo became more and more worried, so he called his mother.


    After telling the old lady what he saw, the old lady got furious.


    ¡°Xiaobo, are you sure you didn¡¯t see wrong?¡±


    ¡°What am I seeing wrong about? My brother-in-law is grinning like a flower with a pretty girl on each side, both better looking than my sister. Who knows what they¡¯ll do after dinner? Mom, you need to think of something quickly. My sister¡¯s not home, what should we do about this?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, they¡¯re just bullying our family because we have no one, right? You keep an eye on what Yu Mingyi¡¯s up to, and when his dad comes home tonight, I¡¯ll go to their house and ask his parents for an explanation!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong¡¯s mother thought she had found a chance to force the Yu Family to arrange a hospital job for her niece. But she didn¡¯t know that when she went there at night, Father and Mother Yu had just taken Panpan on a vacation to recover, and missed them.


    Looking for Big Brother Yu, Big Brother Yu was on a business trip, and the eldest sister-in-law had gone to another city for medical exchange.


    Mother Wang, with her sister, blocked the entrance to the Family Home. The guards and security guards dared not to slack off or make noise. They had to let the Yu Family handle this. The only one who could be found now was Yu Minglang, who was still in Qiang City.


    Yu Minglang finished his day¡¯s work and eagerly called his beloved Xiao Mei.


    Xiao Qian was telling him about taking Dong Yi to see Yu Mingli during the day.


    ¡°The reception room at the guesthouse is not suitable.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Xiao Mei?¡±


    ¡°I feel that the treatment effect is not good. My patient is too restrained and can¡¯t relax. This makes it difficult to achieve the effect I want. I simply gave up hypnosis and changed it to casual conversation, but your second brother is so frustrating. He¡¯s like a leader receiving the masses, and the conversation effect is not good either.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s original plan was very simple: to find a place for Dong Yi to be hypnotized after dinner, and then let Second Brother Yu comfort her.


    But the environment wasn¡¯t good, and Second Brother Yu was like that, so it was an unfavorable start.


    ¡°Do you need my help? I can find you a better place. How about a hotel?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°No need, it¡¯s not a matter of environment. How can I explain it to you¡­ My intuition is that even if we change to a hotel, it won¡¯t work. I can¡¯t find the patient¡¯s soul code.¡±


    Where exactly should the treatment take place? This was a difficult question.


    At the moment, Dong Yi was in the self-study room alone as Shi Touyu was participating in the theater troupe activities. It was very convenient for her to talk. She didn¡¯t tell Yu Minglang Dong Yi¡¯s name or condition, as it was her patient¡¯s privacy. She just said that she found the child Second Brother Yu saved back then, who had some psychological issues and needed Second Brother¡¯s help.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, our Xiao Mei is the best. I believe you¡¯ll definitely solve the problem!¡± While Yu Minglang was giving Xiao Qian a dose of spiritual chicken soup, an employee came over and said there was an emergency, so Yu Minglang had to end the call with Xiao Qian.


    Mother Wang was unlucky. It would have been better for her to look for the smiling tiger, Boss Yu, than to mess with the world¡¯s devil, Youngest Brother Yu.


    The moment Yu Minglang heard it, he knew he couldn¡¯t tolerate it!


    Mother Wang and her sister sat angrily in the guard¡¯s room, and when they saw Yu Minglang entering from the outside, they were still somewhat unconvinced.


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t the Yu Family have anyone else? You¡¯ve got a kid here to talk to me.¡±


    ¡°Just say what you want.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t have a good impression of this family.


    ¡°I want to talk to your parents.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re busy. I can represent my family. Go ahead, what¡¯s the problem?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no big deal. We caught your second brother messing around with a woman outside. For this matter, your Yu Family should at least give us an explanation!¡± Mother Wang ordered haughtily.


    ¡°Yes, explain it!¡± Her sister echoed. Because of her own child not being able to work at the hospital as a nurse, she had been harboring resentment. Now she felt like she had caught the Yu Family¡¯s tail.


    After listening, Yu Minglang knew. Xiao Mei had just talked to him about it, and this family came buzzing over like flies. Disgusting!


    Second Brother Yu never did things too absolutely. Even after the divorce, he didn¡¯t force Wang Xiaohong¡¯s family to move out. However, these people seemed to be even more energetic.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not mention that the so-called ¡®caught in the act¡¯ you¡¯re talking about doesn¡¯t exist. Even if my second brother has a new partner now, it has nothing to do with your family, and our family doesn¡¯t need to give you any explanation.¡± Yu Minglang started with no room for manoeuvre.


    If Mother Wang talked to Mother Yu like this, Mother Yu, after all, was someone with a status, and her words would be relatively more tactful. But she insisted on provoking Little Tyrant Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang was the one who didn¡¯t tolerate anyone except Xiao Mei, and his words were direct and discourteous.


    ¡°Interesting, kid, your words are straightforward. Aren¡¯t you going to consider your second brother¡¯s future? He¡¯s still a serving individual. If we expose the matter at the unit, can he continue to develop? Hurry up and give us an explanation, otherwise, I¡¯ll go to the unit and expose it!¡±


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t talk to him. Call his parents over!¡±


    Looking at the two arrogant shrews, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even bat an eyelid. He went out and called the on-duty security guard in.


    Mother Wang saw the on-duty security guard come in with Yu Minglang, who then asked him to take the stick off his waist.


    ¡°Wha, what¡¯s going on? Are you going to hit us?¡± Her voice was trembling.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to hit you. You want to go to the unit, right? I¡¯m just demonstrating how this kind of stick is played.¡± Yu Minglang took the stick from the guard and skillfully turned it around in his hand, displaying an amazing aura.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s speed was enough to scare Mother Wang silly. In less than a minute, he demonstrated his superb stick skills, making the guards and security guards envious.


    If Young Master Lang worked with them, he¡¯d be the highest-paid there for his impressive ability, right?


    Yu Minglang reassembled the stick and returned it to the security guard. ¡°Take good care of it. It¡¯s not clean enough.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Idol, I worship you.


    ¡°Leave now.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    When there were only the scared Mother Wang and her sister left in the room, Yu Minglang said contemptuously, ¡°You can come and make trouble whenever you want, but don¡¯t come to this yard again.¡±


    Did they really think his family¡¯s neighborhood was a wet market? They could come and go as they pleased? If it weren¡¯t for Second Brother Yu¡¯s face, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to enter the yard.


    Seeing Mother Wang so scared that she couldn¡¯t even speak, Yu Minglang continued.


    ¡°My second brother and Wang Xiaohong have already completed the divorce procedures. Our two families no longer have any relationship. It doesn¡¯t matter how you came before, but from now on, if you come and make trouble again, you may be considered as dangerous elements threatening or even assassinating leaders. Do I need to explain how that would be handled?¡± ¡°Divorce?¡± Mother Wang was dumbfounded.


    ¡°For the specific reason, ask your daughter after her treatment is over. This time, I¡¯m in a good mood and won¡¯t hold you accountable for your mistakes. Go back and move out. Of course, if you want to come to the unit or my parents¡¯ side to make trouble, you can. But I can¡¯t guarantee that I¡¯ll show up to save you next time. Can you guess how the guards will handle you next time you come?¡±


    Yu Minglang demonstrated flipping a stick, and Mother Wang¡¯s face turned pale with fear..

 Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 182: Refresh (Monthly Ticket 1500+ Updated)

    Chapter 181: Chapter 182: Refresh (Monthly Ticket 1500+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang was the one with the fiercest temper in the old Yu Family. After his second brother got divorced and didn¡¯t take back the house, Mother Wang came to make trouble. Yu Minglang was blunt and directly confronted her.


    Not to mention making a scene, even if Mother Wang wanted to find a place to do so, she would have to find an opportunity first.


    For Wang Xiaohong¡¯s matter, Second Brother ultimately showed mercy and did not take her to court. The matter was dealt with quietly. If Mother Wang still didn¡¯t know what was good for her, Yu Minglang had ways to deal with her. His second brother might be reluctant, but he could do it.


    This kind of old lady who had never seen the world could easily be intimidated and brought into line. The principle of repaying kindness with kindness and enmity with enmity didn¡¯t work for him. Since both sides were enemies, he simply took back the ¡°kindness¡± and treated everyone as enemies.


    This matter was suppressed by Yu Minglang¡¯s high-profile attitude without any waves.


    Xiao Qian wrote a detailed report on the first treatment of Dong Yi and went to see Professor Liu.


    ¡°Not to interfere and continue to find methods?¡± Reading the last few words written by Xiao Qian, Professor Liu recited them.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°I want to ensure that each of my treatments has a positive effect. If the outcome is negative, it¡¯s better to maintain the status quo and wait until a better method is found before starting the treatment.¡±


    Professor Liu¡¯s eyes showed approving radiance.


    She had originally thought that if Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t handle the case well, she would take over herself, since this was a long-standing psychological issue that ordinary therapists might not be able to handle properly.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s performance had surprised her somewhat.


    ¡°Who taught you these treatment methods?¡±


    You did. Theoretically, I learned from textbooks, but in practice, my teacher guided me personally.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t say it outright, so she looked at the distance and said, ¡°It was a teacher I greatly respect. Although she never received the title of an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she is the best psychologist in my heart.¡±


    ¡°Academician? Haha, I¡¯m not one either, but I¡¯ve helped many people just the same.¡±


    Xiao Qian probably knew that Professor Liu had some issues with this title, so it was not surprising that she would react this way.


    ¡°Where is your teacher now? Is she from our school?¡±


    Isn¡¯t it you? Xiao Qian thought for a moment, ¡°She¡¯s gone to another world, and I can no longer contact her.¡±


    With this explanation, there should be no problem, right? The Liu Linlin of the past life and the Liu Linlin of this life can be considered as two different worlds.


    Professor Liu assumed Xiao Qian meant that her teacher had passed away and didn¡¯t ask any more questions.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t tell what she was thinking and took the initiative to ask, ¡°Professor Liu, if you were my teacher and the treatment was stuck at this point, what advice would you give me?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t make a 100% judgment without facing the patient directly. However, since you have already started the treatment, I can no longer interact with her. Based on my clinical experience, people who have had such experiences may enter the situation more easily when they return to the scene.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought about it and shook her head, ¡°The place has been rebuilt and is different from before.¡±


    Just as Professor Liu was about to give Xiao Qian some advice, Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Right, recreate the scene!¡±


    Professor Liu nodded, exactly.


    Xiao Qian was delighted and bowed deeply to Professor Liu, ¡°Thank you, Professor, for your advice. I¡¯ll start preparing right away.¡±


    ¡°The medical record¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll bring it to you after the second treatment!¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to put her thoughts into action immediately and left in a hurry.


    Liu Linlin shook her head, ¡°I didn¡¯t teach her, she just comprehended it on her own. Her teacher must be an amazing person¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian called Second Brother when no one was around and made her request. Second Brother was silent for a while.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this will definitely cure Dong Yi, at least it won¡¯t let her sleepwalk anymore.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange it. It needs approval, so wait for my news.¡± Knowing that the little girl he saved had psychological problems, Yu Mingyi also paid great attention to it. So even though Xiao Qian¡¯s request was a bit excessive, he still agreed.


    The waiting time for Second Brother¡¯s reply was a bit long. During this period, Dong Yi found a part-time tutoring job, tutoring a little boy every Saturday and Sunday, earning 8 yuan per hour. She could earn more than 100 yuan in a month, which made her very satisfied and cherished the opportunity.


    Shi Touyu had been busy with club rehearsals these days, and she had completely integrated into university life. Under Xiao Qian¡¯s guidance, she had cut ties with those messy friends.


    At noon that day, Shi Touyu went to eat with the drama club members on an AA system, while Xiao Qian and Dong Yi ate at the canteen together. Just as they sat down, they heard people talking behind them.


    ¡°Did Shi Yu from the Department of Fine Arts really get taken care of by someone?¡±


    As soon as Dong Yi heard this, she sat straight up and wanted to get up to confront them, but Xiao Qian held her hand and shook her head.


    ¡°Yes, Xu Ruxin said that the cosmetics she uses are all brought back from abroad. You see, she usually dresses so plainly, where does she get the money to buy such things?


    Xu Ruxin? Dong Yi remembered, wasn¡¯t she that sweet and innocent girl who was slandered by Boss Qian?


    ¡°Aren¡¯t Xu Ruxin and Shi Yu friends?¡±


    ¡°After Xu Ruxin found out Shi Yu¡¯s true colors, she stopped hanging out with her. I never thought our school would have students like this¡ª Ah!¡±


    The girl who was talking suddenly realized that Xiao Qian had come over at some point and sat down next to her, arm on her shoulder, looking very gentle. Dong Yi stood beside Xiao Qian with an angry face.


    ¡°Classmate, following the crowd is not a good habit.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­¡± Everyone knew this figure in the school.


    Hearing their roommate being talked about was a very awkward feeling. Moreover, Xiao Qian had a certain aura that made ordinary people feel somewhat intimidated.


    ¡°The truth is not what you said, it¡¯s this¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian whispered a few words into the girl¡¯s ear, who looked astonished. ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°I also heard it from someone else. Who knows if it¡¯s true or not? Just make sure you don¡¯t spread the word, alright?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t say anything!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes twinkled. Between women, if it is said that, whatever happens, the matter isn¡¯t to be spread, the most likely result is that the news will spread rapidly. Oh, human nature.


    Leaving the canteen, Dong Yi asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Boss Qian, why didn¡¯t you let me argue with her?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s not the one spreading the rumors. Your explanation would just make things messier. In the end, you¡¯d offend someone who would turn around and spread even worse rumors, hurting Shi Touyu in the process.¡±


    ¡°What did you say to her?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say much. I just mentioned why Xu Ruxin always has men from outside the school treating her to dinners and that she comes back very late. Shi Yu may have seen something, so that¡¯s why she was discredited by Xu Ruxin.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were half true and half false. Xu Ruxin did have a habit of freeloading on meals, and she would occasionally go to the night market with female classmates. However, she wasn¡¯t that bad. She was just one of those two-faced bitches who would freeload on people¡¯s meals while pretending to be innocent and not giving anything back.


    When Xiao Qian grouped these two truthful sentences together, she didn¡¯t know how others would imagine it.


    The best way to deal with rumors is to create a bigger one to refresh the situation..

 Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 183: The Unsolvable Problem

    Chapter 182: Chapter 183: The Unsolvable Problem


    Translator: 549690339


    Mingyi Yu quickly replied to Xiao Qian, and he successfully applied to cooperate with Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment. However, the location was not in this city, but in the grassland area not far from here. There was more than a month left until the college¡¯s final exams, so Xiao Qian and Dong Yi took a 3-day leave. ¡°Boss Qian, where are you taking me?¡± After asking for leave from school, Xiao Qian pushed Dong Yi directly into the taxi.


    ¡°My relative is sick, and they want me to visit, but I¡¯m scared to go alone since it¡¯s so far away. Can you accompany me?¡±


    When Dong Yi heard this, she thought it was just in the suburbs of the city, so she agreed.


    But when the taxi arrived at the train station and Boss Qian pushed her onto the train, Dong Yi realized that she might have been tricked.


    ¡°Is the train ticket expensive?¡± Until now, the first question that came to Dong Yi¡¯s mind was this.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I sold you in the mountains?¡±


    This incident should be spread in the dormitory later, especially to Shi Touyu, who might be kidnapped and sold in the future.


    There is a kind of kidnapping that occurs between acquaintances. Girls must learn to protect themselves; and Dong Yi is obviously one who is prone to being kidnapped.


    ¡°Impossible, you are Uncle¡¯s brother¡¯s girlfriend.¡±


    One of the main reasons Dong Yi believes Boss Qian is that.


    Xiao Qian declined Mingyi Yu¡¯s offer to let her and Dong Yi ride in his car, as she wanted to create a coincidental effect. If everything is too deliberate, the treatment effect will not be good.


    From here to the agreed-upon location, it would take about 4 hours by train, and now they were waiting for departure.


    Xiao Qian bought hard seats, and opposite them sat a young couple. The girl had waist-length hair, and the guy had a very rare and at least 10-year-ahead Mohawk hairstyle. Both sides of his head were shaved, revealing greenish scalp, with yellow hair in the middle, which was eye-catching.


    ¡°Excuse me, beautiful ladies, can I use the table?¡± The young man said to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian nodded, and the young man took out a tablecloth from his bag, spread it on the table, and then took out a somewhat old-looking box. Xiao Qian recognized at a glance that it was an ivory box.


    The young man¡¯s fingers were long and neatly trimmed. He took out a stack of cards from the box ¨C tarot cards.


    He was proficiently cutting the cards, starting to do a reading for his girlfriend. Xiao Qian saw that he was using the Gypsy Cross Method. Initially, his girlfriend was giggling and listening, but gradually she couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    ¡°This card in the middle represents the surrounding situation, Snow. I have a love rival, right?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? How can you believe something like tarot cards!¡± The girl was obviously guilty.


    The guy continued as if he hadn¡¯t heard her, turned over the fifth card, the corner of his mouth with a faint smile, his eyes sharp as he looked at the girl, ¡°The fifth card represents the result of our relationship¡­¡±


    His slender fingers pinched a card and handed it to the girl. Xiao Qian curiously looked at it.


    The card showed a monster with goat horns stepping on a rock, only its back visible. This was the Devil card in the tarot deck.


    ¡°Snow, you are addicted to material enjoyment and lack a spiritual pillar. You think being with me is a wrong path, so you choose another path, one that is acceptable by society, right?¡±


    ¡°Stop talking¡­¡± The girl cried.


    The young man gently wiped away her tears and handed her the luggage that was with him.


    ¡°So, you can¡¯t accompany me to the faraway place. I respect your choice. There are still 3 minutes before the train departs. Get off and go back to where you belong.¡±


    ¡°Qiuqiu, I¡ª ¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. When we were together, I told you that whenever you want to quit the relationship, you can. Go.¡±


    The girl cried, picked up her bag, and left.


    The train started moving, leaving behind only the stylish Mohawk-haired guy opposite. He took out a pack of cigarettes and left to smoke in the aisle. When he stood up, Xiao Qian saw that his eyes were red.


    The tarot cards were still on the table.


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­¡± Dong Yi, who had watched from the beginning, hesitated to speak.¡±


    ¡°Do you want to ask, how can a deck of cards be so accurate?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Tarot cards originated from curiosity about the future and have a thousand thoughts and moods connected to psychology. Many psychological experts are tarot masters. People who don¡¯t understand might think this is superstition, but I don¡¯t like to call tarot fortune-telling; I prefer to describe it as reading cards. Tarot cards express a certain level of interpretation of people¡¯s subconscious, and they are very valuable for learning.¡±


    Xiao Qian was not a tarot master, only knowing a little about the subject. One important reason was that among psychologists, there are two kinds: those who face the tarot and those who believe there is no scientific support, like her mentor Liu Linlin. Although Xiao Qian learned a bit on her own, she didn¡¯t become proficient, as she would be scolded if her teacher saw her fiddling with these things.


    ¡°Did they really break up? That¡¯s a pity¡­¡± Dong Yi felt that breaking up because of a deck of cards was a very incomprehensible thing.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes sparkled behind her glasses, and the young man said that they were not accepted by society and it seemed that they would elope if the girl didn¡¯t regret it. Combined with the boy¡¯s excessively gentle and considerate actions, it seemed that she understood something.


    ¡°Da Yi, if you become a psychotherapist in the future, you might face a lot of problems every day. Do you know what the most difficult problem to solve is?¡± ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the multiple-choice questions where no matter how you choose, you will be wrong,¡± Xiao Qian replied.


    ¡°If we compare fate to the person who sets the questions, when the questioner sets this question, they are already wrong. The psychotherapist who solves the question is very tangled ¨C no matter which choice the patients make, there will be a mistake. On the one hand, they are facing the scrutiny of secular ethics; on the other hand, they are facing human instincts. If you let them follow their instincts, their hearts will be liberated, but they will have to face the scrutiny of society. If you let them integrate into society, their hearts will be in pain for a lifetime.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡±


    ¡°There are many such situations, such as forgetting one¡¯s past and having alternate personalities, and gender recognition¡ª- ¡±


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t finished speaking when she saw the guy coming back, stopping the conversation and saying no more.


    The young man¡¯s body was full of smoke, and there was an additional pair of sunglasses on his eyes, making his fashionable appearance more mischievous.


    Seeing that he was going to pack up the cards, Xiao Qian suddenly spoke.


    ¡°Can I borrow the cards for a moment?¡±


    The young man hesitated slightly, then nodded and handed the cards to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian shuffled the cards and then showed them to Dong Yi, ¡°Choose one you like.¡±


    ¡°This one.¡± Dong Yi chose one.


    ¡°The Moon, huh¡­ Da Yi, look, this card suggests you will face fear, and there are so many stars around it, which means that the power of the stars will help you to get through difficulties.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± The young man laughed.


    ¡°Miss, that¡¯s not how tarot cards work.¡±


    Xiao Qian returned his laugh, ¡°Draw one for yourself and see if my prediction is accurate.¡±


    The young man casually picked a card, ¡°Here, I can teach you if you want to learn, but tarot cards really don¡¯t work this way.¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses, ¡°If I say it works, then it does. Trust me, I¡¯m very accurate..¡±

 Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 184: Exploring the Human Heart

    Chapter 183: Chapter 184: Exploring the Human Heart


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°The card you¡¯ve drawn is the King, epitomizing the pinnacle of patriarchy. Patriarchy has deeply influenced you, especially during your upbringing. I can infer that your father had a bias for boys over girls, am I correct?¡± After Xiao Qian finished speaking, the boy was astonished.


    ¡°You can tell all this? You¡¯re quite something, lady. I¡¯ve been dealing with Tarot for years and this is the first time I¡¯ve come across someone who can say so much from a single card. What else can you see?¡±


    ¡®Tm sorry, but the influence your father had on you was not positive. His patriarchal thinking has caused you ongoing distress. You see, the King in the card is holding a sword, radiating a chilling aura, which indicates that you and he don¡¯t have a good relationship.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s your name, lady? Let¡¯s be friends. I¡¯m Xiao Miqiu, but you can call me Qiuqiu.¡±


    ¡®Tm a psychologist, Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    Dong Yi watched the whole interaction astonished, watching Xiao Qian manage to bamboozle Qiuqiu.


    Throughout the journey, Xiao Qian had a good chat with Qiuqiu about Tarot; they seemed to hit it off instantly.


    The train was bound for the northernmost point of the country. Xiao Qian and Da Yi got off halfway.


    As they were getting off, Qiuqiu gave Xiao Qian his box of Tarot cards.


    ¡°Rarely do I find someone I can relate to this well, this is for you.¡±


    Xiao Qian held the box, whispering in Qiuqiu¡¯s ear, her voice barely audible, ¡°It¡¯s not your fault that God played this cruel trick on you. Regardless of whether your family understands you, I hope you will find the courage to continue living. If even death doesn¡¯t scare you, why should you fear the judgmental looks of others? Live your life courageously.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Qiuqiu was so surprised his sunglasses fell off.


    ¡°Therefore, you should keep this card. If we¡¯re destined to meet again, we can discuss Tarot then.¡± She left the ivory box on the table and disembarked with Dong Yi.


    A few words had changed a person¡¯s life.


    Looking at the box, Qiuqiu pondered Xiao Qian¡¯s words. He looked at his ticket to the final stop, again and again. Perhaps, he thought, he should get off the train sooner than planned. He might not reach that final destination of his life after all.


    Watching Xiao Qian¡¯s retreating figure through the train window, Qiuqiu murmured, ¡°The psychologist, Chen Xiaoqian¡­ truly an incredible person.¡± Dong Yi made a vow that she was not a curious person.


    But after getting off the train, she was definitely curious about what Xiao Qian had said to Qiuqiu just now. Why did Qiuqiu look so taken aback?


    ¡°Da Yi, are you curious about why I talked so much today?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°Consider it my good deed for the day. Even though I see myself as a psychologist who only cares about money, I would still offer free consultations to people who move me.¡±


    ¡°Just now, were you giving that person therapy?¡± She seemed to have missed it. All she saw was Xiao Qian chatting about Tarot with Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Not exactly therapy, but sometimes, for people desperate to end their own lives, just one empathetic sentence can stop them from acting impulsively.¡± ¡°He was planning to commit suicide?!¡±


    ¡°He seemed cheerful, but he didn¡¯t ask for my phone number. He mentioned he was going ¡®far away¡¯ but had no luggage, and he even gave away his most precious possession casually. This indicates that he might have planned to commit suicide somewhere far away with his girlfriend. But he is a kind soul and probably went on the trip alone so his girlfriend wouldn¡¯t suffer.¡±


    ¡°I¡­don¡¯t understand, why would someone want to commit suicide if they¡¯re okay?¡±


    ¡°Because simply put, she is one of God¡¯s cruel jokes.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the blue sky, ¡°She is struggling with Gender Identity Disorder. This is the kind of impossible question for us psychologists, where no matter what we suggest or do, we¡¯re wrong.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Dong Yi had never heard of this term.


    ¡°God played a cruel joke on her. She has the heart of a man confined within the body of a woman. Based on my observations and analysis, she is not just a common homosexual but genuinely perceives herself as a man. This belief is likely connected to the influence of her father during her childhood.¡±


    So the card interpretation was entirely made up by Xiao Qian. She had guessed Qiuqiu¡¯s history just by scanning her.


    Dong Yi was stunned. To a good girl like her, homosexuality was a remote concept, let alone Gender Identity Disorder. And what was even worse, she had just sat face-to-face with Qiuqiu and hadn¡¯t realized that she was a girl!!!


    The Mohawk hairstyle, the thin body, the rather deep voice, the tall figure, in every way she resembled a man!


    ¡°Boss Qian, how could you tell?¡± At this point, Dong Yi held Xiao Qian in reverence, almost like a god.


    ¡°Experience. I have encountered more than 20 tomboys, they acted more masculine than most men, and the common trait is their considerate nature. You know, there¡¯s a saying that once you start dating a lesbian, you¡¯ll never want a man again. That¡¯s because they know what a woman needs and provide a 360-degree experience of love, caring about every detail, which is more touching than what most men can offer. How many men would take care of their girlfriends so well and know what they want just by noticing a single glance.¡±


    Dong Yi was speechless, her eyes wide open as she listened to Xiao Qian.


    She was a good girl, and all this was too shocking for her!


    ¡°¡®Tomboy¡¯ refers to the ¡®male¡¯ role in a lesbian relationship. Only a minority thinks of themselves as men like Qiuqiu. They don¡¯t use women¡¯s bathrooms, avoid public restrooms, don¡¯t wear feminine clothing, and even their manners, actions, and the way they walk¡­ everything is just like a man¡¯s.¡±


    Dong Yi swallowed hard, ¡°Boss Qian, you, you¡ª¨C ¡±


    ¡°There was a time when I suspected myself to be a lesbian because I despised men. But when I went to a gay bar, I realized that I disliked women too. That was until I met Xiao Qiang. Da Yi, your eyes are gonna pop out. I¡¯m not sexually deviant. My interaction with them were work-related.¡±


    If Gender Identity Disorder occurs during childhood, it is manageable. But like in Qiuqiu¡¯s case, psychologists are helpless once it progresses to this stage. While academically, hormone treatment is recommended, but based on cases in the future, that might only exacerbate the situation.


    In Qiuqiu¡¯s case, despite her male psych, being injected with estrogen to enhance her feminine characteristics would just intensify her agony, pushing her possibly to commit suicide.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why do you always seem to meet people with problems? I feel like there¡¯s no normal person around you¡­¡±


    ¡°Among the crowd, ordinary people see other ordinary people, but they can¡¯t see the heart behind their exterior. The world we see is definitely different from what ordinary people see. Take Qiuqiu for example, to an ordinary person, she would be seen as a regular man.¡±


    It¡¯s not that Xiao Qian is surrounded by too many psychologically abnormal people, but to the ordinary person, these people are just slightly quirky normal folks.


    Ironically, those with psychological disorders don¡¯t recognize their illness, and others don¡¯t know these slightly strange behaviors indicate illness either. As a result, a psychologist who can perceive all of this is deemed an oddity in this world..

 Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 185: Beginning the Treatment

    Chapter 184: Chapter 185: Beginning the Treatment


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Exploring the human heart is a long and complex process, and I¡¯m fascinated by it, Dong Yi. Sooner or later, you¡¯ll become like me, excited to delve into people¡¯s hearts.¡±


    ¡°I think I might not be able to reach your level¡­¡±


    Ever since witnessing Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, Dong Yi increasingly doubted whether choosing this major was right for her. Could she really reach the stage where Boss Qian knew what to do with just a glance? They were all freshmen, but Xiao Qian seemed to possess so much more than her.


    ¡°Level? Hehe.¡± Xiao Qian chuckled. To this day, she still couldn¡¯t fully understand herself, despite learning so much and remaining a patient.


    Perhaps, she too was a wrong question designed by fate; one without a correct answer or a right way to tackle.


    ¡°Boss Qian, can you tell me more about Gender Identity Disorder?¡±


    ¡°We live in a world that¡¯s neither male nor female, but GID patients are neither men nor women. They¡¯re in a lot of pain, even more so than homosexuals, and they¡¯re helpless. For example, the person we just saw has a woman¡¯s body but a man¡¯s heart. A famous talk show host has a woman¡¯s heart but a man¡¯s body¡ªlet¡¯s not talk about that. I recommend you read this book¡ªlet¡¯s not talk about that either. Anyway, there are many movies on this subject, all based on real events and experiences.¡±


    Xiao Qian initially wanted to use a transgender dance show host as a case study, but decided against it, as that person hasn¡¯t become famous yet. She also thought about recommending Dong Yi to read ¡°Gender is a Caterpillar¡± by an American transgender writer but changed her mind since the book hasn¡¯t been written yet.


    ¡°Which movies are there?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Boys Don¡¯t Cry, based on a true story in the United States. Other similar theme movies await your discovery in the future.¡± Xiao Qian could only think of this one that had already been produced, leaving the rest unproduced due to its radical subject matter for the current society.


    ¡°Boss Qian, how should we view these people who are different from us?¡±


    ¡°Firstly, we should understand that Gender Identity Disorder is not the same as homosexuality. These individuals are patients, and as doctors, we must not discriminate against our patients. We can¡¯t join the crowd to ridicule them amid the huge public pressure they face. We must maintain an objective and calm heart.¡±


    ¡°How can we help them? You said there¡¯s no right way.¡±


    ¡°Our power alone cannot change the longstanding values of society, but as doctors, we must understand patients¡¯ pain and help them alleviate their psychological distress with an objective perspective. Ironically, it¡¯s the so-called ¡®normal people¡¯ who discriminate and pressure them.¡± ¡°Understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes, empathy is the fundamental requirement for psychologists; we must empathize with every patient.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, you are a kind person.¡±


    ¡°No, kind people are not suitable for being psychologists, as they¡¯re prone to breaking down. I empathize, but I don¡¯t invest too much emotion. I must maintain an objective, calm heart so as to help my patients. It¡¯s like treating a cancer patient at the hospital¡ªif the doctor cried excessively out of sympathy for the patient, can they keep a clear mind during surgery?¡±


    Psychologists, like other doctors, must remain calm, objective, and understanding towards their patients without excessively investing themselves emotionally. They see so many patients daily that excessive investment can lead to their own breakdown. The number of depression and suicide cases among psychologists is particularly high.


    ¡°Boss Qian, you are a good doctor.¡± Dong Yi silently regarded Xiao Qian as her role model, hoping to become like Boss Qian someday.


    ¡°Yes, I am one of the best psychological experts in the country. You will be one too in the future.¡± Xiao Qian was not modest about this at all.


    They checked into a twin room at the designated hotel. The small county town near the grasslands was just a io-minute drive to the natural grassland.


    ¡°Why did you bring me here?¡± Dong Yi asked upon entering the room.


    ¡°What? Don¡¯t you like it? Yes, the hotel is slightly old-fashioned, still retaining the state-owned operation style of its time, but don¡¯t underestimate it¡ªit¡¯s one of the few buildings around here.¡±


    Years ago, this place was state-owned, and even the signs and so on still retained their original appearance, with walls half-white and half-green paint. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter where we stay, but didn¡¯t you say we were visiting relatives?¡± ¡°They live in the county town of the grasslands. There¡¯s no transportation available at this time, so we¡¯ll go early tomorrow morning. You can lie down and rest for a while; tonight we¡¯ll go out to eat grilled mutton skewers.¡± Unknown to Dong Yi, the room had been tampered with¡ªthere was no television or entertainment. When they returned to the hotel after eating skewers, it had already become dark.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what are you looking at?¡±


    Dong Yi noticed Xiao Qian constantly looking around.


    ¡°I feel as if a pair of eyes in the dark is watching me, but maybe it¡¯s just my imagination.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t notice anyone following her, but she felt observed. Could it be Second Brother¡¯s men?


    Staying here was pre-arranged by Second Brother, so they had agreed on the timing and plan in advance. Xiao Qian assumed it was Second Brother¡¯s people and didn¡¯t mind.


    From a far distance, a telescope followed Xiao Qian into the room before reluctantly shifting its gaze away.


    At night, Xiao Qian and Dong Yi lay on separate small beds, with the old-fashioned light bulb hanging from the ceiling, emitting a faint glow.


    Dong Yi lay on the bed, reading her professional book, while Xiao Qian took out a palm-sized oil lamp from her bag, lit it, and dropped a few drops of essential oil inside.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°This is pure oil essence brought from abroad by Shi Touyu. It¡¯s called Happy Sage. Generally, sage has toxins, but Happy Sage is an exception. It can help women maintain their health and alleviate anxiety during psychotherapy, allowing them to relax. However, there arc many contraindications; ordinary people should not use it casually. It can be dangerous, especially when driving.¡±


    A scent similar to Muscat Wine filled the air. Xiao Qian took out two beautiful bottles, opened them, and handed one to Dong Yi.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Dong Yi took it, tasted it, and found it delicious. However, there seemed to be a hint of alcohol?


    ¡°Fruit wine, drink it, it¡¯s a gift, so there¡¯s no cost. To not drink it would be a waste.¡±


    A mysterious light flickered in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes. Happy Sage should never be mixed with alcohol, or hallucinations could occur. Especially when driving, using it is disastrous, making the essential oil dangerous. The purity of the oil sold domestically is not high, so there are few incidents. Xiao Qian had Shi Touyu bring back high-purity Happy Sage.


    Her daring actions were because Xiao Qian was a professional psychologist. Ordinary people should never attempt this.


    Seeing Dong Yi drink most of the fruit wine, Xiao Qian timed it and silently began treating her. After a brief guidance, Dong Yi was led into it under the reaction of the essential oil..

 Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 186: Mysterious Person (Monthly Ticket 1550+ Updated)

    Chapter 185: Chapter 186: Mysterious Person (Monthly Ticket 1550+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Da Yi, do you feel that your eyelids are getting heavier, but your consciousness is getting clearer and clearer?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°It seems like there are many doors in front of you, and each one is labeled with your age. Can you see them?¡±


    ¡°It seems so¡­¡±


    ¡°Open the door marked with the age you want to change the most and go back to the year you least want to face. Find the injured, crying version of you. Can you see it?¡±


    In Dong Yi¡¯s mind, the scene of her crying on the rooftop during the year of the incident indeed appeared clearly. Her two states of consciousness began to intertwine, and she painfully sought help from Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what should I do? I can see it. I¡¯m so sad!¡±


    Just then, the light bulb in the room suddenly started flickering, and Xiao Qian knew, the time was now!


    Dong Yi, being guided by the oil essence, alcohol, and Xiao Qian, could see the most miserable scene from that year. She started to feel heart palpitations, dizziness, and even cold sweats, reaching out to Xiao Qian for help.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Dong Yi. I¡¯ll take you out of here. Let¡¯s go through these doors together and find the hurt child in our hearts.¡±


    Xiao Qian grabbed Dong Yi¡¯s hand and started running outward. The hostel¡¯s stairs were not regular stairs but a rusty iron ladder, which led to the top floor.


    ¡°Da Yi, run, the mudslide is coming!¡± Xiao Qian knew that Dong Yi was now in a state of hallucination.


    As she spoke, Dong Yi seemed to see the flood beside her. At that moment, Xiao Qian suddenly tripped and fell to the ground.


    ¡°Boss Qian!¡± Dong Yi reached out to help Xiao Qian, but she couldn¡¯t get up.


    ¡°Da Yi, I can¡¯t walk.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you!¡±


    ¡°No, if you help me, you won¡¯t make it. Only one of us can live. Who do you choose?¡±


    ¡°Stop talking, I¡¯ll help you!¡± Using her height advantage, Dong Yi managed to put Xiao Qian on the ladder. After Xiao Qian stood on the ladder, she turned around and spoke to Dong Yi.


    ¡°The water is coming. You won¡¯t have time to come up. Sleep, go find your hurt child in your dreams, embrace her, comfort her, tell her that it¡¯s not her fault that her parents have died. It¡¯s just like today when you ¡®drowned¡¯ to save me¡­¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, Dong Yi¡¯s vision began to blur, and her body slumped.


    Jumping down from the ladder, Xiao Qian confirmed that Dong Yi had passed out, and then spoke to the small opening leading to the rooftop, ¡°Alright, you can come down now.¡±


    A man wearing a camouflage mask and glasses immediately emerged from the other side.


    ¡°Will she be okay?¡± The man¡¯s voice was very low.


    ¡°The hallucinations caused by the oil essence will naturally disappear as the alcohol fades. In theory, there will be no lingering effects. Quickly carry her up.¡±


    After the man took Dong Yi to the rooftop, Xiao Qian climbed up as well and took the walkie-talkie handed over by the man. Yu Mingyi¡¯s voice came through it.


    ¡°Ready.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you now. Remember, recreate the scene and speak to her exactly as I taught you. Bring her to the helicopter in the same way you did when you rescued her in the past. Tell her that her parents have forgiven her. Emphasize over and over that the disaster is not her fault. She feels very secure when you hold her, so if she loses control, remember to hold her and comfort her like a relative would. After the helicopter lands, I¡¯ll handle the rest of her treatment. I¡¯ll be waiting for you at the agreed-upon location.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she returned the walkie-talkie to the masked man, only to find that he was staring straight at her intently, his eyes somehow feeling unusually warm even through his sunglasses.


    He was so well concealed that she couldn¡¯t make out his features, but the added scarf around his neck reminded her of Xiao Hei¡¯s old unit.


    In her past life, she had asked Yu Minglang about the scarf around his neck. His answer was that he didn¡¯t always wear it; the scarf could be unfolded into a map, silent when opened, similar in principle to a pilot¡¯s scarf, and had some other functions. It was seldom used nowadays.


    So, was this someone that Second Brother had found to help?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts flashed briefly, not having time to ponder, as the sound of a helicopter already appeared in the sky. Yu Mingyi was coming!


    Xiao Qian took out a small spray bottle filled with clear water from her pocket and sprayed it a few times on Dong Yi¡¯s face. Seeing her eyelashes flutter, she quickly gestured for the well-covered man to retreat. The two of them withdrew rapidly.


    ¡°Can the oil essence really cause hallucinations?¡± The masked man asked.


    ¡°To be more precise, it can amplify the effects of alcohol by ten times. You could say her state right now is like being intoxicated with alcohol. As for the hallucinations, they were partly induced by external forces and partly by my prior hypnosis. This should not be attempted by anyone without several years of clinical treatment experience, as it can go wrong.¡± Do not imitate if you are inexperienced.


    What a strange man, even though she had never heard his voice and his face was fully covered, he somehow gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity. ¡°How many years of experience do you have, then?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s classified.¡±


    When Dong Yi woke up, her head was still a mess, and she felt somewhat dizzy. She didn¡¯t understand where she was. The dimly lit rooftop, with gusty winds blowing, felt familiar¡­


    She couldn¡¯t remember anything. It seemed as if she had just faced danger, and then Boss Qian had-


    That¡¯s right, Boss Qian!


    Dong Yi immediately stood up and looked for Xiao Qian. When she discovered she was on the rooftop, her face changed dramatically, and the world seemed to spin.


    Was she dead? Had she drowned herself after getting Boss Qian to safety, and now she was in the afterlife? But where were Mom and Dad¡­


    At this point, Dong Yi was between consciousness and her subconscious, her head still spinning and her thoughts jumbled.


    Suddenly, she heard noise from above. The sound of a propeller cutting through the night sky. She looked up and saw a helicopter, just like the one from that year!


    A rope ladder was lowered from the helicopter, and a man descended. Although the visibility was poor in the weak light, Dong Yi immediately recognized him as her Uncle!


    ¡°Dong Yi, come with me.¡±


    ¡°Uncle, don¡¯t bother with me; I should¡¯ve died a long time ago¡­¡± Dong Yi covered her mouth and stepped back.


    Yu Mingyi jumped off the rope and looked at Dong Yi, who was trying to run away. He grabbed her quickly.


    Wearing an earpiece, he listened to Xiao Qian, who was eavesdropping at the opening to the rooftop. Taking the earpiece handed to her by the man, she said.


    ¡°Tell her to live. The disaster wasn¡¯t her fault.¡±


    ¡°Dong Yi, disasters are unstoppable and not your fault. You have to live on, and it¡¯s what your parents would want too.¡± Yu Mingyi held Dong Yi¡¯s hand, sensing her emotions were on the verge of collapsing.


    Seeing the pain of the young girl from back then, Yu Mingyi¡¯s heart also ached. He hoped that Xiao Qian¡¯s reenactment would work, as Dong Yi¡¯s current situation looked far from promising, as if she could go berserk any moment..

 Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Who Is This?

    Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Who Is This?


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault! I killed them! They died because they were trying to save me!¡± Dong Yi shook her head, crying uncontrollably.


    ¡°Tell her, it¡¯s not her fault, remind her of how she just saved me,¡± Xiao Qian continued to remotely control the situation.


    ¡°Would you hate Chen Xiaoqian? You almost died trying to save her just now!¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­? No, I don¡¯t hate her, she¡¯s my¡­ friend, just like my teacher. I respect her very much.¡±


    Dong Yi was stunned, instinctively responding.


    ¡°So, your parents wouldn¡¯t blame you either. Dong Yi, come, walk with me.¡± Yu Mingyi was about to move forward, according to Xiao Qian¡¯s plan. As long as the situation from that year could be recreated, half of the problem would be solved. Suddenly, Dong Yi let out a scream.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go, I should have died a long time ago!¡±


    Emotions collapsed prematurely!


    ¡°Second Brother, carry her!¡± Xiao Qian issued the command, Yu Mingyi hesitated.


    He had carried a little girl back then, but now she was all grown up, and there were differences between men and women. Although Xiao Qian had mentioned earlier that this process might occur, it was a bit difficult to execute.


    ¡°This is for treatment, irrelevant to gender. To her, she¡¯s just a few years old now, treat her as a child, carry her!¡±


    After Xiao Qian spoke this time, Yu Mingyi no longer hesitated. She moved forward to hug Dong Yi.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, uncle¡¯s here.¡±


    ¡°Uncle, I¡¯ve killed so many people!¡± Dong Yi, feeling his familiar arms, guiltily said.


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. Uncle will take you away from here, be obedient.¡±


    Ming Yi, with Dong Yi in one arm and holding a rope ladder in the other, signaled for the helicopter to take them away.


    This journey, in the sky, was the crucial ¡°treatment¡±.


    Xiao Qian thought that Second Brother would use a rope around his waist to tie him and Dong Yi together, then climb up. She didn¡¯t expect him to carry her in one hand.


    ¡°What incredible arm strength¡­¡± Xiao Qian could not help feeling amazed.


    ¡°A pilot¡¯s grip strength is better than the average person, able to withstand an average limit of 574N. Yu Mingyi¡¯s grip strength is clearly a bit higher, but mine should be even better,¡± said a male¡¯s voice in her ear. Only now did Xiao Qian realize that the masked man was standing quite close to her. Wasn¡¯t he just standing behind her?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, take me to the agreed place.¡±


    Actually, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t need to follow, but to prevent Dong Yi from encountering other problems during the process, she had to monitor it the whole way and observe the effects.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush. I¡¯ll drive you there later. Yu Mingyi¡¯s helicopter needs to make a round in the sky to help with the treatment. It¡¯s an additional plan approved by the superior.¡± Indeed, helping others is a source of happiness.


    Xiao Qian looked at him suspiciously. Why is it that she didn¡¯t feel repelled by him despite him standing so close to her?


    Could it be that her issue of hating others touching her was cured?


    While Xiao Qian was pondering, she suddenly heard this man let out a strange laugh, ¡°He he, Little Girl, it¡¯s a desolate night, why don¡¯t you play with Big Brother?¡±


    This voice was definitely unfamiliar, sounding very creepy.


    But Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes, could Xiao Qiang be able to change his voice?


    Then, this man hugged her, wrapping his arm around Xiao Qian¡¯s waist. He took her down from the ladder and pinned her against the wall, laughing maliciously.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to kiss you!¡±


    ¡°Come on, I want to be kissed too.¡±


    Wait, shouldn¡¯t you¡­ resist? Shouldn¡¯t you scream? Or kick me? What happened to the usual reaction? The masked man was stunned.


    Seeing his reaction, Xiao Qian knew she had guessed correctly and let out a cold laugh, ¡°Come on, let me try and see how much difference there is between ¡®other¡¯ men and my technically poor boyfriend Yu Minglang.¡±


    ¡°Where am I technically poor!¡± The masked man shouted out in anger.


    ¡°How are you not technically poor? Handsome Guy, come on, if you don¡¯t, I will!¡± After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she suddenly pulled him by the neck, lifted his mask slightly to reveal his mouth, and then forcefully kissed him!


    This isn¡¯t a kiss, this is a bite, enough to break skin.


    The roles had been reversed!


    The masked man angrily took off his mask after he was bitten, ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! You¡¯ve gone too far!¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the enraged Yu Minglang, snorted, ¡°Between us two, who went too far?¡±


    He dared to use his voice-changing skill to pretend to be a bad guy and scare her!


    If she hadn¡¯t discovered it, what would she have been scared into? Yu Minglang, this big bad egg, needs to be dealt with like this!


    Yu Minglang wanted to play a little prank on his girlfriend but ended up being taught a harsh lesson by Xiao Qian. The shadow cast on his heart was difficult to measure.


    ¡°You actually dared to kiss another man! And you dared to say my technique is poor!¡±


    ¡°You sinner, you have no right to accuse me. What you did, if it were a timid girl, would have scared her and caused problems, Yu Minglang, you¡¯re really intruding on people!¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed him away, feeling a sense of joy from the successful prank, and walked away with long strides.


    ¡°Who has the problem, you or me? Chen Xiaoqian, explain your behavior just now!¡±


    Yu Minglang followed suit.


    ¡°Explanation?¡± Xiao Qian stopped walking, Yu Minglang nodded.


    Xiao Qian raised her foot and kicked toward that unspeakable area.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I warn you, if you dare to play such disgusting and disgraceful games again, I¡¯ll kick you to death!¡±


    If you offend the female boss, there¡¯s no room for negotiation!


    Ming Lang was certain he would be traumatized. Ouch, it hurts¡­


    He was kicked, threatened, and finally Xiao Qian didn¡¯t talk to him anymore. Ming Lang felt wronged.


    He took her aboard the simulation jeep and headed for the agreed direction.


    While driving, he sneakily looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s face. Looking at her angry face, although beautiful, was also intimidating¡­ Ming Lang was in a state of anxiety.


    Xiao Qian could feel him sneakily observing her, she felt both amused and annoyed at the same time.


    He really seemed like a child who had done something wrong, secretly gauging the expression of his parents.


    Some of her anger dwindled as a result.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, you can¡¯t play such games. It¡¯s fortunate that I have a high level of psychological strength and keen observation. If it were an average girl, you would scare her to death.¡±


    ¡°My intuition tells me, you won¡¯t be scared¡­ and I won¡¯t scare other girls¡­¡± Xiao Qiang weakly defended himself, earning a fierce glare from Xiao Qian. ¡°None of these are excuses! Xiao Qiang, have you reflected on your actions!¡±


    ¡°I reflected¡­¡± What should he reflect on¡­ The way men and women think is different, but Xiao Qiang instinctively knew that when there were disputes with Xiao Qian, apologizing immediately was the only way out.


    Sure enough, Xiao Qian¡¯s expression relaxed.


    ¡°How did you end up here?¡±


    ¡°Second Brother told me about your situation, and I just happened to be in the area for a business trip, so I was free, so I decided to¡­¡± Helping others is a joy!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face was full of appreciation, ¡°So you came dressed as a bad guy to cause trouble?¡±


    After officially becoming a couple, Xiao Qiang¡¯s skin had indeed thickened..

 Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Iron-mouthed Xiao Qian

    Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Iron-mouthed Xiao Qian


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°How can you call it sabotage? I¡¯m just helping.¡± Yu Minglang said with a grin.


    ¡°Stop messing around, hurry up and drive, I still have important things to do.¡±


    ¡°No need to rush, Second Brother won¡¯t finish that quickly. But don¡¯t worry, my Second Brother can multitask, this small matter isn¡¯t too difficult for him.¡±


    Yu Minglang was very serious in explaining, and Xiao Qian was also very serious ¨C in misinterpreting.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words made her think of the unspeakable scene she had imagined before¡­


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, how long can you stay with me?¡±


    Xiao Qian did not expect to see Yu Minglang while she was out for treatment, and she admitted that it was a pleasant surprise.


    ¡°After sending you there, I¡¯ll have to leave.¡±


    Xiao Qian fell silent, his work was really too busy.


    But when she saw him happily like a child, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart softened again.


    Yu Minglang felt like he had gotten a great deal, and he was content just to see her for a moment.


    Xiao Qian felt a little heartache.


    He had gone to great lengths to see her for just a moment longer.


    ¡°Hey, does it still hurt?¡± she asked.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You know, down there¡­ does it still hurt?¡±


    Yu Minglang was amused by her question.


    ¡°You really had the guts to kick, what if you broke it?¡±


    ¡°I learned from you! I thought maybe you practiced Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shir, so you wouldn¡¯t be afraid of being kicked¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian applied the logic Yu Minglang had used earlier when he said she shouldn¡¯t be afraid of scaring robbers, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and annoyed.


    ¡°You silly girl! If I had Golden Bell Shield, then our Yu Family would have been cut off, and with what would I have a daughter with you in the future?¡±


    In the martial arts novels, having the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shir requires maintaining virginity for a lifetime. Once the deed is done, the skills are lost, so that¡¯s why Yu Minglang was teasing Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Shameless, who¡¯s going to have a child with you?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her head away, but after a while, she turned it back.


    ¡°Do you really like having daughters that much?¡±


    Xiao Qiang spoke seriously, ¡°Having a son is also fine, I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    But having a daughter would be even better, so he could regain some family status.


    Xiao Qian blushed, who was that close to him?


    They had just started, and this guy was already thinking so far ahead.


    Xiao Qian turned her head to the side, and at this moment the car had already reached the open area. The autumn frost was desolate and especially desolate during the late autumn night as the car lights flickered.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, why did you bring the car here?¡±


    ¡°Second Brother¡¯s helicopter landing pad is in this direction.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked around at the empty surroundings and felt a little nervous.


    ¡°At this time, in this wilderness, won¡¯t there be any bad guys?¡±


    Just after Xiao Qian finished speaking, Yu Minglang¡¯s car suddenly stalled.


    He looked helpless at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian Bao, don¡¯t talk anymore in the future, your mouth is too vicious.¡±


    ¡°Why did you stop the car?¡± Xiao Qian still didn¡¯t know.


    Yu Minglang pointed forward, and Xiao Qian saw it: a raggedy-dressed man was walking towards them. Although Yu Minglang had already slowed down his car, the man walked in front of the car, and his legs suddenly gave out, and he fell down.


    ¡°Could it be¡­?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s face darkened.


    Yu Minglang shrugged, ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve encountered a scammer.¡±


    Yu Minglang advised Xiao Qian to stay in the car, and he got out himself.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m hurt¡­¡± The man lay on the ground, moaning.


    ¡°Dude, save your energy, I have a dash cam in this car!¡± The moment Xiao Hei said it, the man quickly got up and looked inside the car, and sure enough, there was a dash cam.


    ¡°You¡¯re ruthless¡ª¡± The man suddenly whistled, and several people suddenly sprang out, puncturing Yu Minglang¡¯s tires with a few ¡®pop¡¯ sounds, rendering the car inoperable.


    Yu Minglang initially thought of taking Xiao Qian away and resolving the issue peacefully, but seeing that there were accomplices who punctured the tires, he couldn¡¯t help but get angry.


    After puncturing the tires, the bad guy looked up and, coincidentally, made eye contact with Xiao Qian, his heartbeat slowed, and he almost drooled. She was¡­ too beautiful, right?


    ¡°You, get out of the car!¡± The bad guy knocked on the window, and Yu Minglang narrowed his eyes, clenching his fist.


    Xiao Qian knew about his martial skills. Xiao Qiang could handle more than a dozen people by himself, so seeing just the two of them, Xiao Qian seized the opportunity to get out of the car.


    As soon as Xiao Qian got out of the car, she received a glare from Yu Minglang. Chen Xiaomei, you little traitor!


    Xiao Qian grinned and raised her hands, ¡°Dear brothers, our grievances have nothing to do with me, you can beat him up, just let me go.¡±


    ¡°Wife, it¡¯s a good thing you weren¡¯t born in the war, otherwise, you would have been a traitor, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian winked at him, looked at him, and then at the two unlucky guys. Yu Minglang felt proud in his heart, because his future daughter-in-law was so cute.


    ¡°Wife? Are you two a couple?¡± The scamming man asked. Yu Minglang reached out to hug Xiao Qian, but the other man immediately pounced on him. Yu Minglang easily dodged, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I just want to kiss my wife.¡±


    ¡°She stays, and you can leave!¡± The two villains exchanged knowing smiles. They hadn¡¯t expected that while stealing manhole covers in the night, they¡¯d have this kind of good fortune: a beautiful girl falling from the sky!


    ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll go. I¡¯m going¡ª you!¡± Yu Minglang pretended to walk past Xiao Qian, and the two bad guys stared at Xiao Qian, feeling that she was too beautiful.


    Before they could take their eyes off her, they felt a sour sensation on their necks and found themselves lying on the car. Yu Minglang retracted his hand and, with a single somersault, had one hand on the car door and one foot kicking back. He knocked down one person while his leg instantaneously smashed down on the other.


    Xiao Qian saw him in action, took out her small spray bottle from her pocket, and sprayed it at the man lying next to her. As he closed his eyes, Yu Minglang decisively kicked the man¡¯s hand. Both of them lost the ability to fight back.


    ¡°Ah! You¡¯re playing dirty!¡± The fallen bad guy complained bitterly before passing out as he heard Xiao Qian¡¯s smiling voice.


    ¡°I told you before, if you have anything against him, go for it. But you guys insisted on looking for me¡­¡± So, you had it coming!


    They should have chosen their target more carefully!


    Going after someone with great martial arts skills like Yu Minglang was just asking for trouble, right?


    Yu Minglang glanced at Xiao Qian, and she shook her spray bottle. A pretty girl must always be more cautious when going out. It¡¯s better to be prepared.


    Yu Minglang took out his phone to call the police and arrest the criminals. Xiao Qian went to open the car door, but suddenly, another person crawled out of the bushes nearby.


    Xiao Qian felt a chill on her neck, and a rustic voice with an accent spoke in her ear.


    ¡°Put down the phone, or I¡¯ll take you down with me!¡±


    ¡®Nan¡¯ with the third tone means ¡®you¡¯ in dialect.


    It turned out that there was another one.


    There were three bad guys in total, and this one had just been squatting in the bushes to relieve himself. Panicking, he jumped out when he saw his ¡°brothers¡± being taken down.


    Yu Minglang saw him take Xiao Qian hostage, and he was initially tense. However, upon seeing the ¡°knife¡± being held to Xiao Qian¡¯s throat, he relaxed.


    Yu Minglang nonchalantly said to the bad guy, ¡°My reckless wife doesn¡¯t listen, you can do whatever you want with her.¡±


    Xiao Qian, who was being held hostage, also rolled her eyes.


    This guy really held a grudge, she had just made a joke, and he was already getting back at her.. Petty!

 Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Xiao Meis Enlightenment

    Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Xiao Mei¡¯s Enlightenment


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I, I, I¡¯m serious!¡± The bad guy probably didn¡¯t expect anyone to be so ruthless, running away just after getting so close.


    Xiao Qian shouted at Yu Minglang, ¡°Darling, don¡¯t you want me anymore?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you should have realized what you were in for when you betrayed me just now. Do you want to shout a slogan? I¡¯ll miss you.¡±


    ¡°Alright! Let me think about what they say in the movies ¨C Justice will prevail!¡± Xiao Qian shouted at her captor with all her might, causing their eardrums to ache. Taking advantage of this, Yu Minglang moved forward and landed a kick.


    KO.


    The three bad guys lay in a row, and Xiao Qian sighed at the three unlucky fellows.


    ¡°I told you, justice prevails, and evil can¡¯t defeat it¡­¡±


    With a casual strike, they took care of the trio of villains, who were soon taken away by the police.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian explained the situation together, and when they came out, half an hour had already passed.


    ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve ever done something like catching a thief. It feels pretty good.¡± Xiao Qian sat in the car, feeling quite impressive, a different kind of sensation as if being a good person was really rewarding.


    Yu Minglang was driving, and the two of them steadily headed toward their agreed-upon destination. Fortunately, they hadn¡¯t wasted too much time, or else they wouldn¡¯t have made it in time for Dong Yi¡¯s treatment.


    There had been no messages from Yu Mingyi¡¯s side, so it seemed that Dong Yi¡¯s condition was stable.


    ¡°We were lucky that we only encountered those who don¡¯t know kung fu. If we meet someone more skilled, I could escape, but with you, the ¡®little traitor,¡¯ it would be impossible.¡±


    Xiao Qian disagreed, ¡°How can you say our cooperation today wasn¡¯t good?¡±


    ¡°Good, how could it not be good? It was so good that it went over the top ¨C Chen Xiaomei, you¡¯re getting a bit too bold. Don¡¯t you know that I¡¯m here with you and you¡¯re messing with those people? Are you leaning towards individual heroism?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that a sign of my full trust in you? With you around, how could I be in danger?¡± Xiao Qian basked in it, and her self-esteem was quite high.


    ¡°Nonsense, if you get hurt accidentally, wouldn¡¯t it kill me to see it?¡± He would be recorded in history as having watched his girlfriend get hurt right in front of him ¡ª a dark history.


    ¡°Moreover, for you, this is a game, but for me, it¡¯s like putting my beloved on the edge of a knife. In the future, if there is a situation like this, let me handle it, don¡¯t act on your own, protect yourself, and never get hurt, understand?¡±


    Xiao Qian was often used to seeing his playful side, and suddenly seeing him so serious made her a bit unaccustomed.


    Looking at his serious and dignified profile, she thought this must be what he looks like at work, right? Her heart raced a little.


    She was suddenly reminded of the first time she met Yu Minglang in her past life, when he had the same very professional and serious expression.


    Yu Minglang said all that and looked back at Xiao Qian staring intently at him, immediately reflecting on whether he was used to talking like this outside and had said too much?


    ¡°Unity, tension, seriousness, and liveliness.¡± Xiao Qian muttered his previous words.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t hear clearly.


    ¡°Nothing.¡±


    As Yu Minglang was about to drive around a puddle, Xiao Qian spoke up from the side.


    ¡°I¡¯m curious about what it feels like to kiss you in the car.¡±


    Yu Minglang drove the car straight into the puddle.


    Fortunately, this car could pass through the UVA puddle, but that¡¯s not the point. The point is ¨C


    He quickly drove through the puddle, stopped the car, grabbed her, and held her close to give her his answer.


    The different scenario had a different effect on them, taking their relationship to a new level, even when they were apart, they still yearned for each other and were not satisfied.


    It took Yu Minglang a full minute to suppress his primal instincts. He had just lost control for a moment and wasn¡¯t like himself, in this situation. With a single sentence, she shattered his restraint, and the soul¡¯s upheaval in that moment became his best experience.


    He even thought in that moment that he wanted to press her down here and carry out divine retribution on the spot¡­


    As more terrifying scenes appeared in his mind, Yu Minglang¡¯s face grew slightly flushed. He glared at Xiao Qian but was attracted by the inadvertently seductive look in her eyes. Realizing that he couldn¡¯t let her continue to lead him on, Yu Minglang turned his head and cursed softly.


    ¡°You troublemaker.¡±


    ¡°Blaming me for your lack of self-control?¡± Xiao Qian still felt her lips tingling.


    She really wanted to do it. Yu Minglng when serious was the strongest man in the world. Conquering him gave her a sense of accomplishment as if conquering the entire world.


    But her heart was racing too, having barely gotten the upper hand over Yu Minglang in work mode¡­


    But it was worth it, wasn¡¯t it?


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian arrived at their agreed-upon location, but Dong Yi and Second Brother hadn¡¯t shown up yet.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t your exam coming up soon?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Do well on the exam, and I might not be able to accompany you during the winter break, but I can receive your emails¡­¡±


    He¡¯s going to be busy overseas again, and the period might be quite long.


    ¡°Can it be done before the New Year?¡±


    ¡°In theory, it¡¯s possible, but-¡± He couldn¡¯t bring himself to finish the sentence.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t show any emotions, but as she hung her head, looking regretful, Yu Minglang felt a strange sense of guilt.


    ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve been too busy on my end. In the future, when I have time, I¡¯ll take you out to play-¡± The more he said, the more cruel he felt.


    Reality was like that, but when putting it in front of a beautiful girl like Xiao Mei, he felt bad.


    Not knowing whether he could spend the new year with her during their first year of being together, it was natural for her to feel emotional.


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault!¡± Xiao Qian raised her head and glared at him.


    ¡°It is my fault. I¡¯ve been too busy-¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s talking about that? I¡¯m saying it¡¯s your fault for not telling me sooner! If I had known you would be coming, I would have brought the things I bought for you to give to you in person!¡±


    Now that he¡¯s leaving, she couldn¡¯t give him the gifts anymore.


    ¡°What did you buy for me?¡±


    ¡°A facial cleanser, look at your face, it¡¯s a mess! I had someone buy you a set of men¡¯s skincare, no fragrance, so you can use it when you¡¯re outside. It¡¯s your fault for being careless and playing surprises!¡±


    Men, they don¡¯t pay attention to skincare. They wouldn¡¯t get anywhere without a woman by their side.


    She wanted to hit him, but Yu Minglang caught her hand, gently kissed it, and then directly lifted her onto his lap with his arm strength.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I want to kiss you again.¡±


    He said so and did precisely that.


    His considerate and stubborn Xiao Mei, so difficult to let go of.


    When Yu Mingyi arrived, Yu Minglang had already pressed Xiao Qian down to the ground and was kissing her.


    Yu Mingyi stretched out his leg and aimed a kick at his brother¡¯s butt, causing Yu Minglang¡¯s head to bury into Xiao Qian¡¯s body.


    Ouch!


    Yu Minglang had imagined this scenario countless times in his mind, but he never had the chance or the courage to try it.


    Second Brother, divine assistance!


    This wasn¡¯t just a touch of the hand, but it was the face, the face!


    Even through the clothes, he could feel the fragrance, and the tactile sensation was really good..

 Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Timely Assistance in Snow (Monthly Ticket 1600+ Updated)

    Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Timely Assistance in Snow (Monthly Ticket 1600+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned red, but luckily it was too dark to see it.


    Yu Minglang, being shameless as he was, stuck close to her vital spot and failed to think of it. Yu Mingyi reached out, once again displaying his incredible arm strength, and pulled the shameless Youngest Brother Yu up by his bulletproof vest.


    ¡°Second Brother, if only you had come a few minutes later.¡±


    ¡°To prevent you from going deeper on the path of making a mistake.¡±


    ¡°How is this a mistake? I¡¯m just completing the task you gave me!¡± Xiao Qiang said unabashedly, pulling Xiao Qian up and helping her rearrange her clothes. ¡°What task did I give you?¡± Yu Mingyi, the iceberg, was also shocked by his younger brother¡¯s shamelessness.


    ¡°Yeah, isn¡¯t the task you gave me to safely escort her until the people are satisfied?¡±


    Getting a little intimate with his girlfriend should also count as making her ¡°satisfied,¡± right?


    Yu Minglang not only won Yu Mingyi¡¯s contemptuous look but also got a kick from Xiao Qian, aiming at the same spot Second Brother Yu had just kicked.


    Having thick skin could invite public anger.


    Xiao Qian pretended that nothing had happened and asked Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°Second Brother, how is Dong Yi now?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s asleep, in the car. Her reaction is basically consistent with what you said. I¡¯ll have someone send you out, and then please take care of Dong Yi¡¯s treatment. Contact me if you need any help.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Xiao Qian stretched out her hand and formally shook hands with Second Brother.


    ¡°Thank you all for your support of my treatment this time, and also thank you, Second Brother, for your cooperation.¡±


    Second Brother shook hands with Xiao Qian in return, ¡°You¡¯re welcome. Dai Yi¡¯s condition has also been a concern for all the colleagues who participated in the rescue back then. This is a little donation from everyone, hoping that she can recover as soon as possible.¡±


    Second Brother handed over an envelope with thick banknotes inside.


    Xiao Qian hesitated whether to accept it on behalf of Dong Yi, but Second Brother stuffed the envelope into her hand.


    ¡°Take it. It¡¯s not just me, all the old colleagues who participated in the rescue donated. We all care about her. We will donate to her until she finishes her university education.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll accept it on behalf of Dong Yi. Thank you all.¡±


    Yu Minglang watched the two of them talk so formally, getting goosebumps all over.


    ¡°Can you two not be so formal? We¡¯re all family, no need for all these polite words.¡±


    Xiao Qian turned around and began to give a serious explanation.


    ¡°Take care of yourself when you¡¯re outside, bring more of Aunt¡¯s special rheumatism ointment. If you don¡¯t pay attention when you¡¯re young, your muscles and bones will hurt when you¡¯re old. You don¡¯t have to worry about me. After you come back, just call my home, and you¡¯ll be able to find me.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡±


    ¡°Also, if you have frostbite, remember to soak it continuously in hot salt water. Don¡¯t ignore it. Get some Yunnan Baiyao to take with you.¡±


    Xiao Qian remembered that Yu Minglang had frostbite on his hands in his past life, which would recur every winter. It was left over from his time at the old unit.


    ¡±1 know. You also pay attention. I may not be able to pick you up personally when you come back for winter break. I¡¯ll have Hai Zhao contact you, and you two can set a time. Don¡¯t book a train ticket. It¡¯s crowded and unsafe in winter.¡±


    The two of them took turns talking, with Yu Mingyi listening on the sidelines, baffled. Was all this small talk really worth so much time?


    Moreover, when these two talked, why did it seem endless?


    Yu Minglang finished talking with Xiao Qian, turned around and saw his Second Brother staring intently. He patted his shoulder and said.


    ¡°Second Brother, actually, most couples or spouses have a pretty healthy relationship. There aren¡¯t many women like some people. You shouldn¡¯t let one bad experience ruin everything for you.¡±


    ¡°You talk too much nonsense.¡± Second Brother Yu was still struggling with the fact that his younger brother had gotten a girlfriend who acted like a mother. At home, the youngest was never like this!


    ¡°Wait until Second Brother finds a girlfriend, he might not talk less than Minglang.¡±


    Yu Minglang laughed, hugged Xiao Qian, and kissed her, ¡°See, I¡¯m also a man protected by a woman now. My Qian Bao can¡¯t stand it when you talk about me. Second Brother, you can¡¯t understand the joy of people like us who have a family.¡±


    Yu Mingyi silently watched their interaction, thinking that if having a family means being so foolishly happy, he doesn¡¯t want it.


    On the way back, Dong Yi slept, and Xiao Qian thought about their brief time together. The reluctance she hadn¡¯t shown in front of him now surged to her heart, making her feel it was more sour or sweet.


    Seeing his busyness firsthand, his work filled every minute of his time. If she could have been like she is now in her previous life, empathizing with his hardships, perhaps the outcome would have been different.


    She used to hate it when Yu Minglang said he was busy because it meant she had to do this and that.


    But now that she thought about it, using Wang Xiaohong¡¯s matter to hit Yu Minglang and telling him that taking care of a patient with mental illness requires a lot of patience, wasn¡¯t it the same concept?


    Suddenly feeling that she had been unfair to him, her heart was inexplicably irritated. She even began to recall whether she had behaved badly when they first met. It should not have been easy for him to come out and see her.


    In the future, she should treat him better¡­


    After Dong Yi woke up, Xiao Qian carefully treated her again, and the effect felt much better this time.


    ¡°Da Yi, this is for you.¡± Xiao Qian handed the envelope left by Yu Mingyi to Dong Yi.


    ¡°What is this¡­?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the money left for you by your uncle and the uncles who participated in the rescue back then.¡±


    Such a thick stack, even if it wasn¡¯t ten thousand, it¡¯d be several thousand.


    ¡±1 can¡¯t take their money.¡± Although Dong Yi couldn¡¯t remember much and didn¡¯t know what had happened after Xiao Qian hypnotized her completely, she remembered that her uncle¡¯s embrace was very warm.


    She had already received their kindness and couldn¡¯t repay them, so how could she take their money?


    ¡°Take it. They just hope you can live well. You¡¯re still a student now and don¡¯t have the financial ability, so you need to live well and study well.¡±


    ¡°But¡ª¡± Dong Yi clenched the envelope. She did need money right now. She wanted to regain her freedom and escape the arranged marriages her family had set up. But this was all her benefactor¡¯s money, and taking it made her feel guilty.


    ¡°Don¡¯t hesitate, just take it. Once you graduate, you¡¯ll be a psychologist, and you can help many children like you. Spread this love. All your uncles care about you, and with all this concern, you should live well.. If you really want to repay them¡ª¡±

 Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 190: A New Job

    Chapter 190: Chapter 190: A New Job


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian tried to evoke emotion, just about to say that Yu Minglang wanted to repay kindness, and would work in the Psychological Intervention Group in the future, but then she suddenly changed the topic.


    ¡°You can marry a Blue Sky hero and have a bunch of kids who all fly in the sky, which would also be considered repaying kindness.¡±


    Since she trained Dong Yi herself and didn¡¯t charge for treatment, Xiao Qian craftily diverted the conversation. She would trick Dong Yi into entering her own studio in the future.


    No one knew what happened during the two days Xiao Qian took Dong Yi out, but everyone could sense that something about her had changed since returning from that outing with Xiao Qian.


    She began trying harder to blend into the group and no longer kept up the detached attitude towards everyone. Occasionally, she would even proactively chat with close acquaintances like Shi Touyu, leaving him quite shocked.


    Everyone would exclaim how awesome Boss Qian was, feeling as if Dong Yi was dragged out of her closed world by Xiao Qian.


    Dong Yi¡¯s sleepwalking disorder never recurred, and the strange campus floating events ceased as well. Xiao Qian sorted out the medical records and showed them to Professor Liu, who didn¡¯t say anything and got busy with her work after seeing them.


    Xiao Qian waited for praise but was ignored instead.


    ¡°Why are you still standing here? Are you waiting for me to praise you?¡± Professor Liu gave Xiao Qian a glance, and Xiao Qian blinked her eyes.


    Professor Liu put on a stern face and questioned Xiao Qian about her unconventional treatment methods. ¡°You actually used such unverified methods with unimown side effects on patients. I¡¯m not criticizing you just because you managed to cure the patient. And you still dare to ask for praise with such thick skin?¡±


    She was talking about Xiao Qian¡¯s use of oil essence mixed with alcohol. Sometimes, in order to treat people, Xiao Qian would resort to all sorts of unscrupulous methods.


    ¡°I would never do something I am not fully sure about. I made sure that this method wouldn¡¯t cause any trouble before I used it¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too late once trouble happens! Don¡¯t do this again!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt that this old lady was really unlikable even in her previous life, still the same now. She pouted inwardly, then turned to leave.


    ¡°Come back. From now on, come to my place every Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.¡±


    ¡°What for? Professor, I am only a freshman, and I am not even your student. You can¡¯t exploit my labor and deprive me of my surplus value.¡± Xiao Qian felt uneasy.


    Professors in her past life would say similar things, and then Xiao Qian would help them organize medical records and occasionally go out to do free treatments with them. Her professor was really masochistic, always doing volunteer work without charging money. Xiao Qian wondered what her motivations were.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Professor Liu slap the table in anger. ¡°Do you think I like you that much? It¡¯s all because your future mother-in-law asked me to take good care of you.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re not married yet, so it¡¯s only my potential mother-in-law¡­¡± Xiao Qian felt exhausted.


    ¡°Besides, this matter is related to the Yu Family, so you should be responsible for a part of it.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Qian became serious, this was related to the Yu Family?


    ¡°From now on, the child with toddler anxiety disorder will come here for treatment every week. If I am not available, you will keep the child company.¡±


    When it comes to treating young children, it¡¯s mostly play therapy with the cooperation of their parents.


    After considering it, Professor Liu thought it would be best for the child to come and visit every weekend, as it would allow his father, Yu Mingyi, to spend time with him. The two cities are not too far apart, and seeing the father the child likes frequently would be beneficial for his condition.


    ¡°Professor, I really can¡¯t. I don¡¯t know how to handle children.¡± Xiao Qian thought she was still a patient with OCD and didn¡¯t have the leisure to play with children.


    ¡°That¡¯s settled then. What¡¯s with that expression? Do you think I would teach anyone my skills? Some of the treatments I have just explored are still blank in the domestic field, so you should be grateful that I¡¯m not charging you tuition and only doing this out of respect for your future mother-in-law.¡±


    ¡°Potential mother-in-law¡­¡±


    ¡°Get out and close the door on your way.¡±


    After Xiao Qian left, Liu Linlin finally felt free to read Xiao Qian¡¯s report while sipping her tea.


    Although the treatment methods were a bit aggressive, their effectiveness was impressive. Qi Lajiao was really lucky to have found such a talented daughter-in-law.


    Xiao Qian returned to her dormitory, feeling like she would never be good again.


    It¡¯s not that she wasn¡¯t willing to amuse Second Brother¡¯s child, but because she had some doubts about Professor Liu¡¯s treatment. Most of the treatment programs for children were parent-child games. When thinking about amusing the child with Second Brother and his cold face, Xiao Qian felt uncomfortable all over.


    If he weren¡¯t Yu Minglang¡¯s brother, treating him as an ordinary patient would be okay, but he happened to resemble a nerdy version of her husband, making the situation even more awkward¡­


    When she returned to the dormitory, she overheard Dong Yi chatting with Shi Yu.


    ¡°So angry.¡±


    Huh? Who said this? It wasn¡¯t Shi Tou, it was Dong Yi? Xiao Qian rarely heard her venting her emotions like this.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    In the dormitory, Dong Yi and Shi Touyu sat on the same bed while Dong Yi vented her anger by throwing Shi Touyu¡¯s pillows.


    ¡°Da Yi didn¡¯t go to tutor? Did the kid anger her?¡± Shi Touyu was comforting Dong Yi.


    Although Dong Yi managed to resolve the engagement crisis with Yu Mingyi¡¯s help, she didn¡¯t quit her tutoring job and still taught for some pocket money every week.


    The child she tutored was a 10-year old boy. She had agreed to tutor him for 2 hours, but as soon as she arrived, the boy took a comic book and went to the bathroom. He stayed there for nearly 2 hours. When Dong Yi tried to lecture him, he pointed at her and told her to hurry up and leave since she had taken the money.


    ¡°These kids nowadays, how could they be like this! Even the tutoring fee for two hours is their parents¡¯ hard-earned money!¡± Dong Yi was indignant.


    She was the type of hardworking and thrifty kid who would buy discounted pajamas. She couldn¡¯t tolerate such behavior. The key was the boy¡¯s attitude, which was infuriating. He didn¡¯t respect people nor did he show sympathy for his parents.


    ¡°Did you take the money?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Dong Yi nodded. ¡°They gave it to me at the beginning of the month. I called his parents, but then he said ¨C ¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go there anymore, right?¡±


    ¡°How did you know?!¡±


    Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses, ¡°Like father, like son. That naughty child must have already told his father about you, saying that your teaching wasn¡¯t good. His unconditionally pampering parents would definitely blame you. In the eyes of these ignorant parents, their excellent son can never be wrong.¡±


    ¡°How could they raise a child like this? It¡¯s a waste of money.¡± Dong Yi was still upset about the prodigal child when Xiao Qian suddenly had an idea.


    That¡¯s right, how could she forget Da Yi!


    ¡°Da Yi, are you still looking for a part-time job?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re looking for a part-time job to repay those kind-hearted people, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Now, there¡¯s a job without pay, but you can repay the kindness you owe to your benefactors. Do you want to do it? It¡¯s also a job to look after a child.. This child is definitely not as naughty as the one you tutored!¡±

 Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Two Important Matters

    Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Two Important Matters


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Benefactor? Whose child is this? Can I help with homework?¡± Dong Yi asked in confusion.


    ¡°It¡¯s your uncle¡¯s little treasure. No need to help with homework, just keep them company.¡± The teacher took her and with Dong Yi, who also majored in psychology and was brought up by Xiao Qian. As long as she taught her the methods, she would definitely be able to do it well.


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    Hearing that it was her uncle¡¯s family matter, Dong Yi was willing to help even if it meant jumping into a frying pan, let alone looking after a child.


    ¡°Is this what they call paying off debts with one¡¯s body?¡± Shi Yu watched the whole process and made an accurate comment.


    Dong Yi looked at her seriously, ¡°Don¡¯t insult my uncle. I¡¯m doing this willingly.¡±


    She wanted to express that it didn¡¯t matter if she had to pay back the debt by helping her uncle with his child; she was willing to help. But when Shi Touyu heard this, it sounded even more lewd.


    ¡°Oh, voluntarily¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian slapped her on the head, ¡°Shi Touyu, stop thinking about these unhealthy things all the time and find something serious to do!¡±


    ¡°Serious matters? Which one do you want to hear?¡±


    ¡°What serious matters could you have? Hurry up and say it.¡± Xiao Qian felt relieved after pushing the responsibility onto Dong Yi.


    ¡°Serious matter one, our club is going to perform a fantastic stage play, and guess who we¡¯ve chosen as our leading lady?¡±


    ¡°What kind of good actors could your unlucky club possibly find?¡± Xiao Qian was dragged by Shi Touyu to see their performance once, and within five minutes, she felt as if her teeth were falling out from the cheesiness. Who even came up with those cheesy lines?


    ¡°Haha, you definitely won¡¯t be able to find any faults with this person. We unanimously voted that the person is ¨C Boss Qian!¡±


    Xiao Qian was stunned.


    Even Dong Yi was surprised.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s you, Boss Qian! We all voted, thinking that the only person who can handle this role is you. It¡¯s an honor! To have a leading lady from outside our club ¨C this is a thick and heavy stroke in our club¡¯s history!¡±


    It took Xiao Qian a few seconds to react from the shock.


    ¡°Shi Touyu, how many gifts did you stuff to your club president for them to make such a stupid decision?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t stuff any gifts! Don¡¯t underestimate me! The club president begged me for this, even giving me several bags of Oreos ¨C ¡±


    ¡°You sold out your roommate for a few bags of Oreos? Da Yi, let¡¯s get rid of her. We don¡¯t want this rotten meat. Someone else can pick her up if they want.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t! Boss Qian! I didn¡¯t sell you out for Oreos, I really think that only you can handle this role!¡±


    ¡°What kind of role is it? An old lady picking up trash, an aunt selling soda, or a tree that doesn¡¯t speak?¡± Xiao Qian thought that their lousy theater troupe wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything good.


    Shi Yu piled up smiles on her face, ¡°It¡¯s a great role, one that our club president poured their heart and soul into writing just for you. It matches your temperament perfectly. The props were made by pooling everyone¡¯s money and the costumes are gorgeous. They are the best clothes our club has.¡± ¡°Oh, what is it?¡± Even Dong Yi was curious.


    ¡°Female Vampire- ah, Boss Qian, don¡¯t kick me!¡± Shi Yu clung to the door tightly, preventing Xiao Qian from pushing her out, and begged pitifully.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already promised the club president. The impression you gave during the school opening rap was too deep and unforgettable. Everyone feels that if we can get Boss Qian, then the attendance is guaranteed.¡±


    ¡°You better spit the Oreos back out. Whoever wants to act can act. I¡¯m not playing house with you guys!¡±


    Wearing ridiculous clothes and reciting cheesy lines as a vampire was a horrifying role!


    If Boss Qian agreed to do this kind of thing, that would really be weird.


    ¡°You¡¯ll definitely agree, you can¡¯t run away from me. I¡¯ve got connections and I¡¯m not doing this without any assurance!¡± Shi Touyu¡¯s eyes shone with a cunning light, and she snickered in her heart.


    She had already prepared her trump card!


    Xiao Qian was too lazy to deal with her, ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the second thing?¡±


    ¡°Our last roommate will appear soon!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± It¡¯s been so long since the start of the school year, and Xiao Qian¡¯s bed remained unoccupied. She even thought it would stay vacant forever.


    ¡°I have firsthand information. Our roommate will move in by next Monday at the latest. Boss Qian, considering how timely my information is, you should think about the female lead role ¨C Boss Qian!¡±


    Shi Touyu chased after Xiao Qian, who was the hot favorite. Xiao Qian slammed the bathroom door in her face.


    ¡°Dream on, no way!¡± She was absolutely not going to perform such childish things on stage.


    ¡°No way, but there¡¯s a window. Do you think I, Shi Family¡¯s Xiao Yu, would fight a battle without preparation?¡±


    Shi Touyu took out her phone and found a corner with no one around.


    ¡°Hello, is this my most beloved elder brother? Yes, did you prepare the ¡®thing¡¯ I asked for? Good, give it to me on Monday. No problem.¡±


    Humph, she didn¡¯t believe she couldn¡¯t hook Boss Qian with this!


    On Saturday, according to the appointment with Professor Liu, Xiao Qian and Dong Yi went over.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Professor Liu saw that Xiao Qian had brought someone along and her face immediately sank.


    Xiao Qian pulled Professor Liu aside and spoke in a low voice.


    ¡°Professor, here¡¯s the thing: This is my roommate, the sleepwalker patient I just treated. For this treatment, I¡¯d like her to join in ¨C ¡±


    ¡°What do you think of my place? Can anyone just come? Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t get carried away just because your mother-in-law is backing you!¡±


    Professor Liu was an old lady with a terrible temper, prone to snapping.


    ¡°Professor, here¡¯s my rationale: Da Yi has been treated by me. Although she no longer sleepwalks, the shadow in her heart remains. You¡¯re an authority; you should be even more clear than me. If we can find something that satisfies her desire to repay this debt, not only will it help her condition, but it will also be good for the child. She is also majoring in psychology. In this way, both parties benefit.¡±


    After hearing this, Professor Liu thought for a moment, ¡°It¡¯s feasible in theory. The problem is, she¡¯s still an inexperienced student, and it might be difficult for her to operate.¡±


    ¡°You can rest assured about that. I¡¯ll guide her through the first two treatments and be available to help her whenever there¡¯s a problem after that.¡±


    Liu Linlin laughed at her.


    ¡°You¡¯re still a student, but you¡¯re certainly not lacking confidence.¡±


    ¡°For a fresh breath, use Green Arrow!¡±


    Professor Liu slapped her on the head, ¡°You just love to be sarcastic! Let me tell you, this child is from the old Yu family. If you can¡¯t handle it well, you deal with it from your mother-in-law¡¯s side, and don¡¯t come bothering me!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my future mother-in-law¡­¡± Xiao Qian corrected her for the Nth time.


    Yu Mingyi had rented a one-bedroom apartment near his workplace, solely for taking care of his son¡¯s medical treatment. When he saw Professor Liu bring Xiao Qian and Dong Yi to him, he was slightly surprised.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, isn¡¯t Dong Yi¡¯s illness cured? Is there anything I need to cooperate with?¡±

 Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Selling Brother for Iceberg (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Selling Brother for Iceberg (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon seeing Xiao Qian and Dong Yi, Second Brother¡¯s first thought was that Dong Yi still needed help.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Second Brother. Da Yi is better now and doesn¡¯t sleepwalk anymore. I brought her here to let her interact more with Panpan. It¡¯s good for both of them.¡±


    Sometimes, psychologists would gather patients with different issues together for wilderness survival training or something similar. By utilizing the complementarity among various conditions, they could achieve pretty good results.


    After hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation, Yu Mingyi thought that Dong Yi was also studying psychology.


    ¡°Please take care of them, then.¡±


    ¡°No need to be polite. This is our job, right, Da Yi? Da Yi?¡±


    Xiao Qian saw Dong Yi staring blankly at Second Brother as if she had gone silly, and nudged her. What¡¯s wrong with Da Yi?


    Xiao Qian called Dong Yi twice before she came back to her senses, her face still looking somewhat red, and her expression not quite right.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Da Yi?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± Dong Yi collected her thoughts.


    Uncle holding the child looked so heartwarming.


    It was as if something deep within her had been gently touched.


    Yu Mingyi was slightly shorter than Yu Minglang but still around 180cm. A very tough man, carefully holding the small child in his arms, such a contrast brought an unusual emotional response to Dong Yi. She glanced at her uncle and felt something had changed.


    She quickly looked away.


    ¡°Now let¡¯s start the treatment. Er Zhuzi, you hold the child. Xiao Qian and Dong Yi, you two follow me to record¡ªWhat are you two looking at?¡± Professor Liu saw Xiao Qian and Dong Yi staring wide-eyed.


    ¡°Professor, you called me Second Brother, what?¡± Did she just hear something incredible?


    ¡°Er Zhuzi, he was a bit dull when he was a child, like a pillar, so everyone called him Er Zhuzi.¡± Liu Linlin explained.


    Yu Mingyi felt a bit helpless, ¡°Auntie Liu, it¡¯s not everyone, you just made it up, right?¡±


    This old lady, who always has a cold face, loves giving people nicknames, and they are all very upsetting.


    ¡°If Second Brother is called Er Zhuzi¡­ is Eldest Brother called Da Zhuzi?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t associate these names with the children of the Yu Family.


    ¡°Da Pang, Er Zhuzi, San Yadan¡ª¡± Liu Linlin continued, noticing Xiao Qian¡¯s shiny, attentive eyes and stopping suddenly.


    Xiao Qian was just about to hear the answer she wanted and eagerly waited for it.


    However, Professor Liu just looked at Xiao Qian meaningfully and hooked up the corner of her mouth.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get into the state and prepare to start the treatment.¡±


    Dang it! Stirring up people¡¯s curiosity and then keeping silent? How mean!


    Xiao Qian felt like there were cat claws scratching in her heart, she was too curious.


    What kind of nickname did Yu Minglang have?


    This mystery was not solved until the end of this treatment session.


    The treatment for the baby focused on parent-child interaction. Since the child was too young, Second Brother had to help him complete many tasks.


    Compared to other children, Panpan developed a bit later, seemed less spirited, and was slightly wooden. Second Brother was very patient.


    Sometimes, he would repeat a sentence several times, unlike his usual cold demeanor. When the treatment was nearing completion, Panpan accidentally wet his pants, soaking Second Brother.


    Realizing he had caused trouble, Panpan first looked at Second Brother¡¯s expression. Only after he found that his father didn¡¯t seem angry did he start crying.


    ¡°I¡¯ll change Panpan¡¯s pants, Uncle you go change your clothes.¡± Dong Yi took the child and skillfully cleaned him up.


    Xiao Qian was impressed. This was not at all like a newcomer, but even more adept than herself, who had been a mother before.


    ¡°Da Yi, have you taken care of children before?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I often helped look after children when I was back home. There were many children in the family.¡± Dong Yi grew up at her uncle¡¯s house, but she couldn¡¯t just freeload, so she helped look after the children and did housework.


    ¡°How did you manage school¡ªah, I understand now. Your nearsightedness must be the result of that, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately realized that Dong Yi must have gone to school during the day, helped with housework and looked after the children at night, and then studied under dim light when it was late. She was such a precocious and sensible child.


    While they were chatting outside, Yu Mingyi could hear them while changing his clothes. It seemed that Dong Yi had grown up in a rather difficult environment.


    Unintentionally, he thought of his ex-wife.


    Wang Xiaohong also seemed to come from a family with poor conditions and many children. She often helped look after the children. Second Brother Yu had consulted a psychologist before¡ªbut the suggestions the psychologist gave him were not very professional, advising Wang Xiaohong to develop feelings and raise a child as a spiritual sustenance.


    However, it seemed that Panpan¡¯s arrival not only did not improve Wang Xiaohong¡¯s condition but also intensified the conflict between Wang Xiaohong and Yu Mingyi, becoming the fuse for the collapse of their marriage.


    ¡°Da Yi, taking care of children is so tiring. Do you have any lingering fears from it? For example, if you really dislike children, I won¡¯t bring you along next time.¡±


    Xiao Qian was serious. When she first considered letting Da Yi come, she hadn¡¯t thought of Dong Yi¡¯s past. Generally speaking, if someone had such experiences in their childhood, they might instinctively dislike children when they grew up. If Dong Yi really found children repulsive, Xiao Qian would withdraw her decision to let Dong Yi come, and she would come on her own instead.


    Yu Mingyi, who had changed his clothes, already had his hand on the door handle. When he heard Xiao Qian ask if Dong Yi disliked children, his hand paused.


    ¡°No, I really like children.¡± Dong Yi changed Panpan¡¯s pants. The child kicked her face, but she didn¡¯t get angry. Instead, she tickled the bottom of Panpan¡¯s foot, making him giggle.


    Yu Mingyi had hardly ever heard his son laugh. When he heard his son laugh, he felt relieved and opened the door to leave.


    ¡°Auntie Liu, stay for a meal.¡±


    ¡°No need, I have other patients. I¡¯ll drive myself there. You treat these two kids and then send them back to their dorm.¡±


    After saying this, Professor Liu left.


    Dong Yi didn¡¯t want Yu Mingyi to spend more money and tried to drag Xiao Qian out, saying she still had things to do at school. Yu Mingyi wanted to send them off, but Panpan yawned as if he was sleepy.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call a car for you.¡± Yu Mingyi couldn¡¯t leave, as Mother Yu was out shopping and he had to take care of his son, so he had to call a car.


    ¡°No need to bother Uncle. We¡¯ll just walk out.¡± Dong Yi tried to open the door, but Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°Second Brother, what nickname did Professor Liu give Yu Minglang when he was young?¡±


    Second Brother Yu, being cold and aloof, clearly didn¡¯t like gossip.


    ¡°Da Yi, let¡¯s be true to ourselves and just walk out. No need to bother your uncle.¡± Xiao Qian cunningly threatened, and Second Brother Yu finally spoke.


    ¡°Yu Gangdan..¡±

 Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Always Able to Meet Again

    Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Always Able to Meet Again


    Translator: 549690339


    The bus won¡¯t be here for a while, and during the wait, Dong Yi looked at Boss Qian in confusion.


    Ever since Boss Qian emerged from her uncle¡¯s place, she had been chuckling. Was it really that funny?


    Whenever Xiao Qian thought of the name ¡°Gangdan¡±, she would break into a radiant smile.


    Truly a testament to Professor Liu¡¯s great mind. Look at this unique name. She had originally thought his name would be something like ¡°Four Pancakes¡±, ¡°Four Cannonballs¡±, or ¡°Four Stinkballs¡±.


    Yu Gangdan, whose ¡®egg¡¯ is made of steel, haha!


    Noticing Dong Yi¡¯s inquiring gaze, Xiao Qian finally repressed her smile.


    ¡°Da Yi, did you learn something today?¡±


    ¡°Um, I understand some of it now.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll jot down today¡¯s focus points for you when we get back. As we¡¯re dealing with a child¡¯s treatment, the process may be longer. I see you¡¯re quite close to Second Brother, so could you come over here by yourself if there¡¯s a problem?¡± ¡°Me¡­coming over here?¡± Dong Yi hesitated slightly.


    ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± Xiao Qian figured she was quite close to Second Brother, so she shouldn¡¯t be afraid of him, right?


    ¡°No.¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t quite mindful of the gender differences yet. After all, a man with Second Brother¡¯s temperament would never overstep the boundaries. Dong Yi has the potential to become a psychologist in the future, and she would have many opportunities to interact alone with male patients.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t think it was a problem, but someone else did.


    This person was Wang Xiaobo, who came to pick up Xiao Qian and Dong Yi.


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t call him initially, but when he heard that Wang needed a car, he enthusiastically volunteered. He had heard from his mother about his sister¡¯s divorce from her husband, and his first reaction was to question Yu Mingyi.


    But Yu Mingyi was deliberately distant, leaving him no opportunity to meet him. Finally, he seized an opportunity and wanted to have a good talk with Yu Mingyi.


    Instead of seeing Yu Mingyi, he saw two young ladies that he once saw having dinner with Yu Mingyi!


    Xiao Qian saw a car approaching. Recognizing that its model was similar to the one used by Yu Mingyi¡¯s company, she flagged it down.


    ¡°Did Captain Yu send you?¡±


    ¡°Get in.¡± Wang Xiaobo looked at them for a long while before speaking.


    Xiao Qian only felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and met his gaze.


    ¡°Do you know me?¡±


    ¡°No worries.¡± Wang Xiaobo shifted his gaze, surprisingly finding himself feeling somewhat guilty under this young girl¡¯s piercing gaze.


    On their way back, Wang Xiaobo kept speculating about which of the two girls was involved with Yu Mingyi. It must be an affair, which is why his sister was dumped!


    He must find out who entangled with his brother-in-law, and make his brother-in-law reconcile with his sister. He felt an immense responsibility on his shoulders.


    ¡°Two pretty ladies, what¡¯s the reason you two are here to see Captain Yu?¡±


    ¡°No comment. You are supposed to respect your superior¡¯s privacy, aren¡¯t you?¡± Xiao Qian responded.


    The confidentiality of their patient¡¯s identity must be kept, even if the patient was just a kid.


    Wang Xiaobo was bored and constantly felt that Xiao Qian was not to be trifled with. He dared not to ask more, but occasionally cast a glance at Xiao Qian and Dong Yi through the rear-view mirror, guessing who it might be.


    Xiao Qian and Dong Yi sat in the backseat, feeling the driver¡¯s unusual gaze. He kept sneaking glances at her and Dong Yi. But whenever she noticed, he would look away.


    Xiao Qian never thought this man was the brother-in-law of Yu Mingyi¡¯s ex-wife. Usually, a man watching a woman has two motives ¨C either to seek revenge or out of liking. Xiao Qian thought it was the latter.


    When they arrived at the school, Wang Xiaobo stopped the car and turned to Dong Yi.


    ¡°Young lady, may I have your contact information? We could be pen pals. You could tell me about school life, and I could share some interesting things about life with the Blue Sky Elite.¡±


    Throughout the drive, he felt that Dong Yi was the most probable one. Intuitively, Xiao Qian, the tough looking one, wouldn¡¯t be Yu Mingyi¡¯s type. It¡¯s the quiet girl who seemed suspicious.


    ¡°Me?¡± Dong Yi was slightly taken aback.


    Xiao Qian shielded her and said, ¡°No need. She already has a boyfriend. Moreover, you can¡¯t just blab about your workplace to others. Have you forgotten the rules of your unit?¡±


    Dong Yi is instinctively thankful to people like him, and Xiao Qian had to prevent Dong Yi from going off the tracks.


    Wang Xiaobo hit a wall. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t give him another chance to pester them and led Dong Yi away.


    ¡°Da Yi.¡± As Xiao Qian led Dong Yi through the heather bushes, she stopped in her tracks.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°People have many different kinds of emotions. Gratitude is not love. Don¡¯t develop inexplicable positive feelings for anyone who seems superior, allowing them to see an opportunity and take you in.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt she needed to take back her previous joke. She had jokingly suggested that Da Yi find someone working up in the sky in the future. But considering today¡¯s situation, she felt obliged to give a heads-up.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not against you considering this profession. But remember that people come in all kinds. For instance, never consider someone like the one we just met with the shifty eyes.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t have any special feelings for him.¡±


    Xiao Qian found her response reassuring. It¡¯s easy for these innocent young girls to be swept off their feet if they¡¯re not kept an eye on.


    When they got back to the dormitory, the door was left ajar, and Xiao Qian and Dong Yi were both taken aback.


    A tall man wearing a leather jacket was standing in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s bed, fussing with something.


    Dong Yi nearly screamed, but Xiao Qian covered her mouth and pulled her outside.


    ¡°Boss Qian, there¡¯s a thief!¡± Dong Yi said nervously in a low voice.


    Why would there be a man in the women¡¯s dormitory? There was only one explanation¡ªhe was a thief!


    ¡°Shi Touyu is not present. We will hold him down and hand him over to the dormitory manager.¡± Xiao Qian made a calm decision. After discussing it with Dong Yi, they both quietly entered the bathroom. One grabbed a bucket, the other a mop, looked at each other, and came out together.


    The plan was to dump the bucket over the man¡¯s head, and then both of them would attack.


    But when Xiao Qian stepped in and saw that he was just making the bed, she urgently called a stop.


    ¡°Da Yi, don¡¯t do it!¡±


    After saying that, Dong Yi, taking advantage of her height, dumped the bucket, and the man became a classic buckethead zombie from ¡°Plants vs Zombies¡±.


    ¡°Damn it, what the hell are you two doing!¡± A muffled voice came from under the bucket.


    Dong Yi kicked at him, but Xiao Qian rushed to grab her. Under the effect of inertia, they both stepped back a few steps.


    When Shi Touyu walked in, she just happened to see this chaotic scene. She gasped in surprise, and put her hand to her mouth to scream.


    ¡°Why the infighting when we¡¯re supposed to be on the same side? Are you really fighting each other over a man!¡±


    This scene made Shi Touyu imagine that Da Yi and Xiao Qian were fighting over a man, and the one under the bucket was the object of the fight.


    ¡°Your way of welcoming people is certainly¡­warm.¡± The man took off the bucket, his voice filled with annoyance.


    ¡°It¡¯s you!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s you guys!¡±


    Xiao Qian and Dong Yi recognized him. Wasn¡¯t he the one with gender identity disorder who was saved by Boss Qian from the train? What was his name again?


    ¡°Little Coal Ball!¡± Xiao Qian remembered.


    ¡°I¡¯m Xiao Miqiu. Hey, weren¡¯t you the psychologist? What are you doing here?¡± Xiao Miqiu didn¡¯t expect to meet acquaintances..

 Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 194: New Roommate (Monthly

    Chapter 194: Chapter 194: New Roommate (Monthly


    Ticket 1650+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°There are no strangers in life.¡± Xiao Qian had a sudden realization, ¡°Could you be the fourth roommate who has been missing all along?!¡±


    ¡°If this is Dormitory 4444, then I am your new roommate. Hi, beautiful ladies, nice to meet you!¡±


    Dong Yi was already dumbfounded.


    Shi Yu widened her eyes, ¡°What is the school thinking? Why do we have to share a dormitory with a man?¡±


    Xiao Miqiu shrugged, ¡°I¡¯m also regretful. I originally wanted to go to the male dormitory, but the school wouldn¡¯t agree. I don¡¯t want to share a dormitory with women either.¡±


    ¡°Why should we? I¡¯m going to protest to the dormitory manager! Since when have we followed Europe and America and started coed dormitories? This young lady is like a delicate flower, and I don¡¯t want to expose myself!¡± Shi Yu angrily stormed out, but Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°No need to go, she¡¯s a woman ¨C at least physically, she¡¯s a woman.¡±


    ¡°A woman?!¡±


    Shi Yu¡¯s face clearly showed an expression that said, ¡°Are you teasing me?¡±


    ¡°Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian, did you know about this the first time you met me?¡± Xiao Miqiu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°If I couldn¡¯t figure this out, I wouldn¡¯t dare call myself a psychologist.¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t expected that this person with gender identity disorder would be her roommate.


    ¡°Woman, you¡¯ve successfully piqued my interest. Would you consider dating me?¡± Xiao Miqiu took advantage of her height to trap Xiao Qian between the beds.


    Shi Yu and Dong Yi both had expressions of not being able to react. Women could also tease women?


    Xiao Qian calmly kicked Xiao Miqiu away, ¡°I won¡¯t consider it. I have a boyfriend.¡±


    ¡°So, what should we call you?¡± Shi Yu pondered at the person in front of her who looked like a man from any angle and still seemed like a strong, vicious presence. But Boss Qian said they were a woman?


    ¡°Call me Qiuqiu. I have a man¡¯s heart, so you can treat me like a man. If you ever need help with lifting water bottles or changing light bulbs, just let me know.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ are you really going to live with us?¡± Dong Yi was still trying to find the right words. This was like a story of a man and three women in a dormitory, and it sounded a bit strange.


    ¡°My ID card says I¡¯m a woman. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. The school is too conservative, so they forcefully put me here. But don¡¯t worry, I usually don¡¯t stay in the dormitory. Just let me know when there are inspections, and I¡¯ll come back to keep up appearances. I won¡¯t cause you any trouble.¡±


    Qiuqiu also felt awkward staying in a room with three women.


    ¡°Ladies, in celebration of our shared living arrangement, I¡¯d like to treat you all to dinner tonight. Please grace me with your presence, shall we?¡± Xiao Miqiu finished tidying up her own bed and made a gentlemanly invitation.


    ¡°I won¡¯t go.¡± Dong Yi wanted to read. Shi Yu also felt awkward and didn¡¯t know how to interact with him, but Xiao Qian grabbed her around the shoulders.


    ¡°According to my judgment of him, this kid must have worked a lot and saved some money. We don¡¯t have to take too much advantage of him¡ªjust enough for a night market barbecue would be fine.¡±


    ¡°Haha, beautiful lady, you even knew I have a job?¡± Xiao Miqiu laughed heartily.


    ¡°Not only do I know you work hard, but I also know what you¡¯re working for. Let¡¯s go, youngsters.¡± Xiao Qian pushed everyone out. Xiao Miqiu was still pondering Xiao Qian¡¯s words. What did she know about what he was going to do?


    Such a mysterious person¡­


    Shi Yu watched Xiao Miqiu walk ahead and nervously tugged Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve, speaking softly, ¡°Boss Qian¡­ I¡¯m having trouble finding a way to interact with him.¡±


    She didn¡¯t know how to get along with a person like this. It felt like everything she said was wrong.


    ¡°Just treat him like an ordinary person. You treat us the same as you treat him. In the future, let him do things like changing light bulbs, taking out trash, and carrying water buckets.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ should we treat him as a man or a woman?¡±


    ¡°Treat him as a man. Respect his choice. Even if you don¡¯t agree, don¡¯t ridicule him. Just try to understand.¡± Xiao Qian spoke very softly, not knowing whether Xiao Miqiu had heard or not.


    Xiao Miqiu was majoring in Physical Education, and there were very few girls in his major. Therefore, he ended up in Xiao Qian¡¯s dormitory. The reason he hadn¡¯t registered at the start of the semester was because he was hospitalized. The reason was¡ª


    ¡°My father broke my leg.¡±


    At the night market barbecue stall, Xiao Miqiu was chatting with Xiao Qian and the others. There was a bottle of beer in front of him, and his sitting posture was the standard manly posture.


    ¡°Why? That¡¯s too harsh, isn¡¯t it?¡± Shi Yu, under Xiao Qian¡¯s persuasion, tried her best to treat Xiao Miqiu as an ordinary person. If she didn¡¯t look at him with colored glasses, he was just an ordinary young boy.


    ¡°What other reason could there be? It¡¯s because I refused to wear a skirt, and I styled my hair like this. He said I¡¯m a blind follower, a pervert, and a homosexual.¡± He had heard these two words for too long and had gotten used to it.


    ¡°It¡¯s not homosexuality, nor is it perversion. It¡¯s gender identity disorder.¡± Xiao Qian corrected seriously.


    There was a clear difference between the three. Xiao Miqiu was neither a cross-dresser nor a homosexual. She truly believed she was a man.


    ¡°Boss Qian, can you treat him?¡± Shi Yu whispered to Xiao Qian when Xiao Miqiu went to order food. Xiao Miqiu was chatting with the single-eyelid barbecue stall owner and even handed him a cigarette, looking very sociable.


    ¡°No treatment is needed. Maintaining the status quo is good enough. As long as the people close to him don¡¯t give him strange looks, it would be the greatest help.¡±


    At Xiao Miqiu¡¯s stage, psychologists were already useless.


    The only thing that could be done was to show less discrimination and more understanding. As long as he didn¡¯t do anything harmful to society, treat him as an ordinary person.


    ¡°I don¡¯t quite understand¡­¡± Dong Yi watched Xiao Miqiu chatting with the barbecue stall owner about men¡¯s topics with a cigarette in his mouth. This was a type of person she had never encountered before.


    ¡°Sometimes, God plays a very malicious joke by making some people different from us. Humans have a herd mentality, and they feel disgusted when they see someone different from themselves. Some even feel sick. But no one ever thinks that they themselves don¡¯t want to be this way. What right do we have to be disgusted by and hurt those who have never harmed us? Just because we feel they are different, who is really in the wrong?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made the other two girls thoughtful. Although her awareness was a bit ahead of time, they took her words very seriously because she was Boss Qian.


    When Xiao Miqiu returned, Dong Yi and Shi Yu were no longer as constrained as before. Following Xiao Qian¡¯s advice, they treated him as an ordinary boy. He was quite easy to talk to, and as long as he didn¡¯t bring up the fact that he wasn¡¯t male, no one would know.


    After dinner, Xiao Miqiu escorted them back to their dormitory. He had rented a house outside the school and didn¡¯t live with his roommates. He just kept his name registered in the dormitory.


    When they reached the school gate, Xiao Qian and Shi Touyu went into the supermarket to buy things while Dong Yi and Xiao Miqiu waited outside the school for them.


    It was already November, and a leaf fell into Dong Yi¡¯s hair.


    ¡°Stay still, don¡¯t move..¡±

 Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Unworthy of Being Human

    Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Unworthy of Being Human


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Miqiu reached out to help Dong Yi take something. He was very caring towards the girl, and his roommates didn¡¯t give him weird looks as they ate together. In his heart, they were all friends now.


    Dong Yi smiled at him, ¡°Thanks, I didn¡¯t even see it.¡±


    The interaction between the two of them looked like a couple embracing from behind.


    ¡°Dong Yi, you bitch!¡± A figure suddenly sprang from the side, and directly aimed for Dong Yi¡¯s face.


    Xiao Miqiu reacted instinctively and pulled her behind him before kicking the attacker.


    Although he had a woman¡¯s body, he was a black belt in taekwondo, and with one kick, he sent the other party retreating two steps.


    ¡°Who are you? How dare you bully a girl in front of me, have you lived long enough?¡± Xiao Miqiu raised an eyebrow and asked the migrant worker who suddenly appeared.


    The one who came to hit Dong Yi was a man dressed like a migrant worker, looking dirty and unkempt, with hair that seemed unwashed for days.


    After being kicked by Xiao Miqiu, he reluctantly retreated a few steps, pointing at Dong Yi and cursing, ¡°You fickle woman! What do you mean by focusing on your studies and having no intention of getting married? You already have a lover in school!¡±


    This man was the one Dong Yi¡¯s uncle almost arranged her to marry. He claimed that he had already received the money from the other party. Dong Yi used the money given by Yu Mingyi and a kind-hearted person to repay her uncle, thinking that she had gained her freedom. But now this situation happened again.


    It seemed that he had been drinking, reeking of alcohol, and drunkenly pointing at Dong Yi.


    ¡°It was my uncle who decided everything, and we have no relationship now. He is my friend, and we are not in that kind of relationship you think.¡±


    ¡°You little bitch, you¡¯re just into pretty boys!¡± The drunkard had no reason to speak of and just wanted to vent his anger through drinking.


    Dong Yi had good conditions, tall and beautiful, as well as being a university student. In rural customs, once the parents of both parties agreed, the match was considered settled. Dong Yi was also an orphan girl, and he thought the fat on his plate would not run away.


    However, he suddenly heard that Dong Yi did not want to get married and grew angrier. He ran to the school to find Dong Yi and pretended to be crazy with the help of alcohol.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Dong Yi was so angry that she couldn¡¯t speak properly.


    ¡°Beautiful, don¡¯t bother arguing with drunks like him. Leave it to me.¡± Xiao Miqiu pushed Dong Yi back a couple of steps, rolled up his sleeves, and directly went to kick the drunkard again.


    The drunkard wanted to fight back, but he was no match for Xiao Miqiu. He was beaten and howled in pain, all the while continuing to curse at Dong Yi.


    ¡°People like you don¡¯t deserve to be a man! Is the body heaven gave you meant for you to bully women? Is it meant for you to not know who you are after drinking a little alcohol and come here to bully women?¡±


    Whenever Xiao Miqiu saw such scum, he was filled with anger, and his beating was even more ruthless. He wanted to be a real man so badly, but heaven played such a joke on him, giving men¡¯s bodies to cowards who bully women. Beat him!


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu came out after buying things and saw this scene.


    Seeing that there were more people around Dong Yi, the drunkard didn¡¯t dare to stay. He knew he couldn¡¯t beat Xiao Miqiu, so he stood up, ran a few meters away, and pointed at Dong Yi and shouted.


    ¡°You damned woman, you wait for me! I won¡¯t let you go!¡±


    ¡°Damn! Still talking trash, I¡¯ll beat him again!¡± Xiao Miqiu wanted to chase, but Dong Yi held him back.


    ¡°Forget it.¡±


    Having such a scene in front of her roommates was really embarrassing. Dong Yi¡¯s heart was filled with disgust towards the drunkard, and she didn¡¯t know how to deal with it. Just when she was troubled, she looked up and saw Yu Mingyi getting out of the car.


    She didn¡¯t know how much he had seen.


    Feeling like her most embarrassing side had been exposed in front of both her roommates and her respected uncle, Dong Yi turned around and quickly walked towards the school.


    Xiao Qian also saw Yu Mingyi coming, carrying things in his hands, so she gestured to Xiao Miqiu and Shi Touyu to go back with Dong Yi, and she went to meet Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°Second Brother, what brings you here?¡±


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t reach your dormitory phone. I wanted to ask Professor Liu to pass it on, but I ran into you.¡± Yu Mingyi handed the box to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a medicinal diet my mother cooked and some side dishes she made this afternoon. One for you and one for Dong Yi.¡±


    Mother Yu was taking her grandson back to Qiang City and would be back next week. Youngest Brother Yu had already informed her that Xiao Qian¡¯s canteen food was as bad as pig feed, and his baby girl was getting thinner. Fortunately, Mother Yu came every week, on her way she could help improve Xiao Qian¡¯s meals.


    Second Brother Yu saw his mother cooking and thought of Dong Yi as she was sharing a dormitory with Xiao Qian, so he asked his mother to make an extra portion.


    ¡°Please thank Aunt for me.¡± Xiao Qian was initially planning to be more polite but could already smell the delicious aroma through the box. She took it immediately, as she was already getting sick of the canteen food.


    Whether a man cared for her or not could be seen in his actions. Although Yu Minglang was not around and it was inconvenient for him to come, he would mobilize all the people around him. Xiao Qian just didn¡¯t know if the Yu family would have any opinions on her. She thought that she needed to find a way to earn Mother Yu¡¯s goodwill in the future. She couldn¡¯t let people think she was entitled, and needed to know how to be grateful.


    ¡°What was going on with that guy just now? Why was he harassing Dong Yi?¡± Yu Mingyi had seen it, but he was in the car. By the time he parked and got out, Xiao Miqiu had already finished the fight.


    Xiao Qian thought about it. Although it was Dong Yi¡¯s private matter, the migrant worker¡¯s threat before leaving made her feel the need to be cautious. After considering it, she simply explained the situation to Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°¡­After Dong Yi dissolved the engagement, that man couldn¡¯t accept it and came to harass her again. Fortunately, our friends were here to help.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Yu Mingyi¡¯s thick eyebrows knitted together.


    Dong Yi was still so young and had just entered university. It was the best time for her to study. How could she get married?


    ¡°Yeah, Second Brother, when you have time, please help keep an eye on that man. If he keeps coming here to bother Dong Yi, it will have a bad impact on her as she¡¯s still a student.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Second Brother nodded, but something still didn¡¯t feel right.


    ¡°Is the young man who fought for Dong Yi just now her boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ that¡­¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know how to explain Xiao Miqiu¡¯s situation as it was too complicated.


    Seeing her like this, Yu Mingyi thought it must be true. The little girl from back then had grown up and even had a boyfriend now.


    Time flies, did he really get old?


    When Xiao Qian returned to the dormitory, Xiao Miqiu had already left. Dong Yi sat on the bed sulking, Shi Touyu pretended to be painting with a sketchpad, glancing at Dong Yi from time to time, wanting to say something but hesitating, obviously wanting to console her but afraid of hurting her feelings.


    ¡°Dong Yi, come down and share some stuff.¡±


    Xiao Qian put the box on the floor, which immediately attracted the attention of the food-loving Shi Yu, who followed the smell and approached.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the food my mother-in-law made for us. Dong Yi, your uncle said you should also have a share. Come and get it.¡±


    ¡°Where can you find such a good mother-in-law? It¡¯s so enviable. The apples she gave you before haven¡¯t even been finished yet, they¡¯re so sweet¡­¡± Shi Touyu also tasted some..

 Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Inexplicable Sympathy

    Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Inexplicable Sympathy


    Translator: 549690339


    In the box of instant noodles, there were neatly arranged lunch boxes filled with various small dishes and small bottles of meat sauce. It was a doctor¡¯s style, very clean.


    Xiao Qian opened a lunch box, which contained stewed beef. She pinched a piece and stuffed it into Shi Yu¡¯s mouth, tasted one herself, and found it very delicious.


    ¡°Wow! Delicious! Does your mother-in-law still have an unmarried son? I might as well marry into the family.¡± Shi Yu was immediately won over.


    ¡°My second brother just got divorced. He¡¯s the handsome guy who just sent us food. You want to consider him?¡± Xiao Qian knew that Shi Yu was just joking, and Shi Yu had a secret crush on a mysterious man, whom she thought was very mysterious, but Xiao Qian knew who it was all along.


    ¡°Uncle got divorced?¡± Dong Yi, who was still sad, immediately poked her head down when she heard Xiao Qian say this.


    ¡°Yeah, just got divorced.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought to herself that if her second brother looked for a matchmaker in the future, he would be described as a divorced man with a child¡­


    Somehow sympathetic.


    ¡°So, is he¡­ will he have any psychological trauma? Boss Qian, do I have to be careful next time I go for Panpan¡¯s treatment?¡± Dong Yi asked seriously.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°From what I¡¯ve observed, he not only has no psychological trauma, but he hasn¡¯t even left any shadows behind. I find it strange.¡±


    Second Brother seemed no different after the divorce. Normal people would usually be a little sad or something, but his reaction seemed abnormal.


    Are all pilots psychologically this strong?


    ¡°Maybe he¡¯s really sad inside¡­¡± Dong Yi felt that she should find a couple of psychology books on the subject and read them, as she was very worried about her uncle.


    ¡°I think he¡¯s the kind of person who makes others sad, and there are some people I can¡¯t see through.¡± Xiao Qian divided the food, and it was now cold enough to keep the food.


    ¡°Even Boss Qian has people she can¡¯t see through?¡± Shi Yu now regarded Xiao Qian as her idol.


    ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not an almighty god. There are some people in this world who have a strong psychological defense, and hypnosis and conversations have no effect on them. They might even have some anti-treatment skills. Using regular methods to look at them, there would be no problems. Whether they have an illness or not is only known to themselves, and they might even be able to get a therapist involved. Yu Mingyi, Yu Minglang, and even Yu Mingli, all of the three brothers have this tendency.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re eating food sent by their mother, and you dare to say all three brothers are like this?¡± Shi Yu asked with a chicken leg in her mouth.


    ¡°This has nothing to do with eating. I¡¯m objectively analyzing it, and in a way, it reflects their strong repression and their ability to get things done.¡± But if these people made a mistake, no one could stop them.


    So all three brothers of the Yu family have become the best in different fields, which has a lot to do with their personalities. She met Yu Minglang relatively early in this world, and when Yu Minglang was young, she fooled him into writing a psychological test. In a few years, Yu Minglang would also become an old fox like his second brother, and Xiao Qian would have no way to trick him even if she racked her brains.


    ¡°So, Da Yi, you don¡¯t have to worry about your uncle. He can make people feel like they have mental problems, but he himself won¡¯t have any. I, a doctor with so many years of clinical experience, can¡¯t see through him, so don¡¯t hold out too much hope.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if Dong Yi heard her or not, but the next day, Dong Yi brought back many books from the library, such as ¡°Marriage and Family¡± and ¡°Marriage Commitment in the Perspective of Psychology¡±. Xiao Qian saw her wholeheartedly thinking about Second Brother Yu, so she didn¡¯t bother to pour cold water on her.


    Boss Qian did not believe that her student, Da Yi, could do what she could not.


    She called Mother Yu to express her gratitude and praise the delicious food, which made Mother Yu very happy. After hanging up the phone, she kept praising it to Father Yu.


    ¡°Youngest has a good eye for choosing a daughter-in-law compared to Second Brother. Look at Xiao Qian, she knows her manners well. She even told me not to make the food too complicated. She¡¯s so considerate.¡±


    Old people like to give things to their juniors, not because they want anything in return, but because they want to be praised for having good taste and understood for their hard work. That¡¯s what makes them happy and gives them a sense of accomplishment.


    Mother Yu was an intellectual and always treated her daughters-in-law fairly, dividing everything between the families. When Wang Xiaohong first married into the family, Mother Yu didn¡¯t hesitate to cook for her. But Wang Xiaohong always picked on something, whether it was too salty, too bland, too much or too little, she never said thank you, which made Mother Yu lose heart.


    Father Yu couldn¡¯t find any faults with Xiao Qian now, knowing about her treating a child that Second Brother had saved back then. He was well aware of any news within his unit, and his fondness for Xiao Qian increased significantly.


    The only dissatisfaction Father Yu had with Xiao Qian right now was that she was unwilling to let him arrange a job for her.


    ¡°Next time you go there, talk to that girl. I¡¯m planning to set up a psychological counseling department in the sanatorium in the next few years, but the professional requirements are quite high. I¡¯ve heard that the graduate program in Psychology at the university under my old unit can recruit students from private schools. Tell her to consider this, and after graduating from university, she can directly apply to the graduate program at the Flight School.¡±


    Mother Yu glared at him, ¡°You old man, why don¡¯t you give up? Xiao Qian has made it clear that she won¡¯t join your beloved old unit. Don¡¯t keep stirring things up on the side and forcing the child! Who will give you a grandson if everyone¡¯s busy working?¡±


    ¡°Young people, studying more is always a good thing. Come here, and study, how nice it is, not everyone has such opportunities!¡±


    ¡°No one in the family thinks like you except yourself, so get that idea out of your head. Youngest told me before, if Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t want to go, he wouldn¡¯t bear it either. If Xiao Qian wants to study, she can study. If she doesn¡¯t want to pursue higher education, she can find a regular job and get married after graduation. He respects Xiao Qian¡¯s choice.¡±


    Father Yu slapped the armrest of the sofa, glaring.


    ¡°This little brat, he¡¯s so unreasonable! Is the unit I arranged for the child going to eat his wife like a flood or a wild beast?¡±


    He had long disliked the youngest son, who was a spineless, henpecked husband, with no backbone! Father Yu despised his own young son without even looking in the mirror.


    ¡°You stop talking about my old son! My old son understands everything much better than you guys with your male chauvinism! If you have time to worry about Youngest¡¯s business, you might as well see what your Second Son has been fooling around with lately.¡±


    ¡°Second Son?¡± In Father Yu¡¯s heart, Second Brother was the most worry-free child, except for some disappointment in the marriage department.


    ¡°I heard that Second Son recently had his assistant buy a lot of books from Xinhua Bookstore, all about adolescent growth. The titles are very strange, like ¡®Family with a Daughter in Her Adolescence¡¯, ¡®Parents¡¯ Guide to Teen Love¡¯¡­¡± ¡°You old woman! You actually bribed someone close to Second Son!¡± Father Yu caught this point right away, and Mother Yu corrected him by pinching his ear. ¡°What are you shouting about! Second Son just got divorced, and as a mother, shouldn¡¯t I pay more attention to his life? I¡¯m not prying into his affairs at the unit, just making sure he¡¯s eating and drinking well, and if there¡¯s anything wrong in his life. Is there anything wrong with that?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong¡­. Let go of your hand!¡±

 Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Mutual Concern

    Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Mutual Concern


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think there¡¯s something weird about Second Brother? What¡¯s up with those books he¡¯s reading! Second Brother doesn¡¯t even have a daughter, but he¡¯s reading books on how a father should guide an adolescent girl¡¯s concept of love ¨C Old Man, do you think there¡¯s something wrong with him?¡± ¡°What could be wrong? Move away, don¡¯t block my view of Animal World.¡±


    Father Yu turned on the TV, and Mother Yu exploded in anger.


    ¡°How can you not care about your son!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s 30 years old. Is there anything he can¡¯t handle? Second Brother has always been a good child, when has he ever worried us? Don¡¯t speculate, just sit down and watch TV.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Mother Yu thought about it and figured Second Brother should be alright. That boy had always been smart and sensible; hopefully, she was just overthinking things.


    On the day before Panpan¡¯s second psychotherapy session, Xiao Qian happened to receive a call from Jia Xiufang asking her to come home immediately, so Xiao Qian was absent the next day. Professor Liu took Dong Yi with her to the therapy session, but when an emergency arose halfway through, Liu left Dong Yi to handle it on her own since she seemed to be doing fine.


    Following the instructions from Xiao Qian and Professor Liu, Dong Yi completed the entire treatment. After receiving the therapy, Panpan quickly fell asleep, leaving only Dong Yi and Yu Mingyi alone.


    ¡°Uncle¡ª¡±


    ¡°Dong Yi¡ª¡±


    Both spoke simultaneously, then stopped in unison.


    ¡°You first!¡±


    ¡°You first!¡±


    Such harmony was simply unparalleled.


    Second Brother signaled for Dong Yi to go first, and after assembling her thoughts, she finally found the right words.


    ¡°Uncle, missed opportunities are usually unsuitable. If you¡¯re feeling sad, you¡¯re always welcome to talk to me. I¡¯m willing to listen. Don¡¯t let your hidden sorrows put you under too much pressure. I mean, actually, a person¡¯s world can be wonderful too. Just don¡¯t get sick from suppressing your feelings.¡±


    Dong Yi had thought so long about what to say, but when she saw Yu Mingyi¡¯s serious face, she found it hard to speak smoothly.


    She was so much less professional than Boss Qian. When Boss Qian provided psychotherapy, it always seemed so natural. But Dong Yi always felt like she was a bit too stiff.


    She didn¡¯t dare to see what kind of expression Yu Mingyi had.


    At that moment, Yu Mingyi¡¯s expression was a strange mixture of amusement and frustration. What on earth was this little girl trying to say, going in circles like that?


    ¡°Are you talking about my divorce?¡±


    ¡°Ah, no, I¡¯m sorry. I was just¡ªI, I didn¡¯t mean to make things worse?¡± She wanted to be like Boss Qian ¨C subtle, mysterious, and silently impart wisdom like a gentle rain. But the ¡°silent rain¡± effect didn¡¯t come out. Instead, it felt like a bowl of chicken soup had been dumped on Uncle¡¯s head, drenching him.¡±


    It seemed like it would be a long time before she could reach Boss Qian¡¯s level¡­ So frustrating.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Yu Mingyi looked at Dong Yi¡¯s guilt-ridden expression and swallowed down the theories he¡¯d read in those books about educating young girls.1


    Forget it. He and Dong Yi had similar personalities ¨C neither was particularly good at comforting others. If he spoke the lines he had prepared to educate Dong Yi about not randomly pursuing boys with Mohawk hairstyles, it probably wouldn¡¯t be very appropriate either.


    ¡°After getting a divorce, I can¡¯t help but wonder if she¡¯s doing well now.¡± Yu Mingyi held his sleeping son and spoke words he had never shared with anyone else before.


    He¡¯d never even said these things to his own family.


    ¡°If there¡¯s still love, you can try to salvage the relationship. After all, Panpan is still there, and growing up in a complete family would be better for him.¡±


    Dong Yi sat with him on the sofa, and the two of them chatted naturally.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about love. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been worried about her illness. I heard her treatment has been going well recently, so I¡¯ve been relieved.¡±


    ¡°Still thinking about each other after separating, Uncle, you must be a very sentimental person.¡±


    Yu Mingyi chuckled, ¡°Why am I talking about this with a little girl like you? Sit here for a while; I¡¯ll put Panpan on the bed. When my mom comes over later, I¡¯ll take you back to school.¡±


    Yu Mingyi went into the room to put his son to bed. Seeing there was nothing else to do, Dong Yi helped him tidy up the room, wiping the table and mopping the floor.


    However, she accidentally knocked over a folder under the coffee table, spilling its contents.


    She hurriedly picked them up, but as she did so, she caught sight of the words on the papers.


    It was very neat handwriting, strong and upright, just like Yu Mingyi himself. However, the content made it hard for Dong Yi to accept.


    Yu Mingyi came out to find her looking at his resignation application. Dong Yi quickly put it down and said awkwardly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to pry into your things. I just bumped into it while cleaning¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Everyone will find out sooner or later.¡±


    ¡°Uncle, are you really¡­ going to resign?¡± Dong Yi couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Yes, I wrote this a year ago. I just haven¡¯t submitted it yet. With my rank, the contract term isn¡¯t enough to resign, so I can still work for a few more years.¡±


    It was already written a long time ago¡­ Dong Yi found it hard to believe.


    ¡°Why? Uncle, don¡¯t you like your job?¡±


    ¡°Uncle, can you tell me about it?¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯ll just worry about you¡­¡± Dong Yi was anxious and didn¡¯t know what to say. Suddenly, she thought of Boss Qian¡¯s usual approach, so she looked up at Yu Mingyi with teary eyes.


    Boss Qian once said that I¡¯ve recently shown improvement in my condition and shouldn¡¯t be too anxious; otherwise, my sleepwalking might relapse. Can you please not make me worry?¡±


    Yu Mingyi had often seen Wang Xiaohong cry before, but it was always because he had wronged her in some way. Using tears as a weapon in the long run, Yu Mingyi had developed an instinctive aversion to women¡¯s tears. However, Dong Yi¡¯s tears were different; they were tears of concern for him.


    Recalling how Dong Yi had clumsily comforted him earlier, Yu Mingyi knew that the caring little girl would keep worrying if she didn¡¯t know the truth, so he sat on the sofa and explained to her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I decided to resign a long time ago.¡±


    At the time, his mother had urged him to get married. He figured his father wouldn¡¯t approve, and Wang Xiaohong¡¯s personality would surely cause trouble if he continued to rise in his career. Considering all factors, his father would inevitably agree reluctantly. Both his parents¡¯ wishes would be maintained, and he himself didn¡¯t have a strong concept of marriage; he thought that marrying anyone would be the same. So when his friend asked him to look after his widowed sister, he just went along and married her.


    As a result, everyone was miserable. Wang Xiaohong¡¯s illness didn¡¯t get better and even worsened; his parents were unhappy, and Second Brother Yu was somewhat lost.


    ¡°Why did you want to resign so early?¡±


    Mother Yu, who had just returned from buying groceries, had overheard the conversation while standing at the door, trying to take out her key to unlock it.


    The sound insulation of the house wasn¡¯t good, and the door was only a single layer. They could clearly hear the conversation between the two sitting on the sofa from outside.


    ¡°Given my current situation, I¡¯m no longer suited to continue flying. I need to find a way to break the news to my father that won¡¯t hurt his feelings..¡±

 Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Not Good at Listening

    Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Not Good at Listening


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Nowadays, families only have one child, or at most two, so this isn¡¯t very obvious. But if it were earlier years when a family had several children, this situation was quite common: two children in a family, one very obedient and the other very mischievous. When the obedient one has problems when they grow up, it¡¯s always a big problem.¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s expression became serious, ¡°Xiao Qian, what do you mean by all this?¡±


    ¡°Obedient children tend to have more psychological issues, which is a common phenomenon in psychology. The core of human nature has an ¡®innate inner core¡¯ that makes us want to be independent individuals who can control ourselves. However, when a child grows up wanting to be an obedient ¡®good child,¡¯ their instincts become suppressed. When they should be able to think independently, conflicts will arise with their damaged innate core.¡±


    ¡°Suppression¡­¡± Mother Yu shed tears.


    She never thought her obedient second son had been suppressing himself all these years.


    Xiao Qian pretended not to see her tears and continued.


    ¡°Take Ming Lang, for example. He was a naughty child since he was young, but his innate core was satisfied. He has a better understanding of the value of life and authenticity.¡±


    That¡¯s why Yu Minglang dared to choose what he wanted and dared to choose a woman like Xiao Qian. It¡¯s all because Yu Minglang knew what he wanted.


    ¡°But the problematic child is a very intelligent child.¡±


    ¡°It has nothing to do with intelligence or stupidity; it¡¯s instinct. I boldly speculate, Aunt, is there at least two or more children in the problematic child¡¯s family, and he ranks in the middle or behind siblings?¡±


    ¡°Yes, how did you know?¡±


    ¡°I have been studying this area recently, and my professional courses led me to it. After having a second child, some older children become very obedient, and parents are pleased to say that the child has become sensible. But what can a child of just a few years really understand? It¡¯s all instinct!¡±


    ¡°Instinct?¡± As Mother Yu recalled, when she gave birth to the third and fourth children, who were twins, Yu Mingyi became very attentive in helping her. He suddenly seemed to grow up ¨C from a mischievous child to one who cared for his younger siblings after school.


    ¡°When there are no new members in the family, he may be the child that parents pay attention to. But suddenly, when a new member arrives, the parents have to take care of the baby more. So, to win their parents¡¯ attention, he can either be naughty or obedient to receive praise.¡±


    After the second-child policy was introduced, these situations became particularly common. Some parents would proudly say that their eldest child is very obedient, but they don¡¯t realize that a child just a few years old is already trying their best to win their parents¡¯ praise and attention.


    Helping to take care of the children will win the parents¡¯ admiration. ¡®Look, my child Guaiguai is so sensible.¡¯


    To cater to their parents, some children will comply, satisfying their elders. But when they are said to be blindly devoted, have you ever thought about who caused it?


    ¡°I really didn¡¯t know any of this¡­¡± Mother Yu turned around and wiped her tears.


    All this time, she had taken pride in her obedient second son and thought he was the most worry-free child, but she never realized how much she had let him down.


    ¡°Telling your child to be an obedient good child too much at a young age will put shackles on their ¡®innate inner core.¡¯ So from the perspective of psychology, these good children are more likely to have problems when they grow up compared to naughty children.¡±


    ¡°What should we do now?¡±


    ¡°The best way is to communicate with the child more from a young age and let them feel the love of their parents. However, seeing a psychologist when they grow up might not be as effective, especially if they¡¯re too smart and have strong suppression. They may react negatively to psychotherapy. You¡¯re a doctor, so you should know that if there¡¯s resistance to antibiotics, it becomes a terminal illness.¡±


    Xiao Qian saw Mother Yu¡¯s shocked expression and felt that she might have been a bit cruel, but she had to say it.


    ¡°Assuming, your friend¡¯s child holds a position in a special department and has no issues with regular psychological examinations, but he feels uncomfortable in some aspects, it would be pointless for him to see a psychologist¡­ They can only let nature run its course. Actually, there are many cases like this, but some people just don¡¯t happen to hold important positions or pose a threat.¡±


    But it doesn¡¯t work for Second Brother; his position is too special, and any change in his mental state can be dangerous. Xiao Qian looked at people passing by outside the window. Many people¡¯s marriages and jobs were interfered with by their parents, but they just weren¡¯t pilots, and they could barely get through their lives.


    Mother Yu would never have imagined that her outstanding second son would hate the blue sky and flying. And it was most likely due to the unintentional influences she and her spouse brought upon him when he was young. This realization was a massive blow to a loving mother.


    ¡°How could it be like this?¡±


    ¡°Actually, from the parents¡¯ perspective, it¡¯s understandable. Parents aren¡¯t gods; they can¡¯t always take everything into account. As long as it¡¯s not a principled psychological issue, it¡¯s not a big deal. Aunt, look at all the people in the world; who can be perfect?¡±


    In that era, breaking barriers to be able to feed and dress their children properly was already considered a great feat. Who had the time to think about such details?


    Mother Yu wiped her tears and felt genuinely guilty for her child. But there was no way to undo the situation. Was letting her child leave the sky and live the life he wanted really the best choice for him?


    Xiao Qian made this judgment. She believed that Yu Mingyi would have to change his career, or at least stop flying.


    What Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect was that someone could treat Yu Mingyi, even when she couldn¡¯t.


    Upon returning home from Xiao Qian and Dong Yi¡¯s place, he suddenly discovered that the folder he had left on the coffee table was gone.


    After thinking for a while, he guessed that it might have been taken by his mother.


    Mingyi picked up the phone, intending to call his mother, but then put it down with a calm expression.


    Since the secret he had been hiding for so long was now known to his parents, his father would probably come to settle the score with him soon. At that time, he could just tear up the resignation report as his father wished.


    After all, this was what he had expected. He just didn¡¯t know how much longer he had to bear this unhappy life¡­


    Mother Yu held the child and headed back home. By the time they reached Qiang City, it was already dark, and Father Yu was waiting for her to have dinner.


    ¡°You¡¯re back! Hurry up and eat! Why are you so late today ¨C old woman, what¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡±


    Mother Yu handed Panpan over to Aunt and quietly handed her husband Yu Mingyi¡¯s resignation report from her pocket.


    Father Yu didn¡¯t know why his spouse was so serious. He took the report, and after reading a couple of lines, slapped the paper on the table angrily.


    ¡°Nonsense! This little brat is getting carried away! It costs more to train a pilot than to manufacture an airplane, and he dares to throw in the towel! Bastard! I¡¯ll show him!¡±


    Father Yu stormed out, but Mother Yu suddenly burst into tears..

 Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Goodwill Lies (Wishing all readers a happy Spring Festival!)

    Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Goodwill Lies (Wishing all readers a happy Spring Festival!)


    Translator: 549690339


    Father Yu stopped and returned to comfort his spouse, ¡°Don¡¯t cry, this little brat must have been shocked by the divorce. I¡¯ll teach him a lesson and everything will be fine!¡±


    ¡°Why would you teach him a lesson? It¡¯s all my fault! You should teach me instead!¡± Mother Yu became more heartbroken as she thought, suddenly raising her hand and slapping herself in the face.


    ¡°Ah! Jiaojiao, what are you doing!¡± Father Yu, anxious, blurted out her nickname only used when they were alone.


    ¡°Old Yu, we failed this child, we failed¡­¡± Mother Yu sobbed.


    Seeing her tears, Father Yu lost all his pride, busy retrieving a towel and offering water, anxious as a spinning top.


    Two people had come such a long way, encountering setbacks and difficulties. Father Yu never allowed himself to make his wife upset. They had been through a lot of hardships when they were young, and now seeing his wife crying like a tearful person, he felt a fire burning in his heart.


    After he calmed her down, Mother Yu explained. Father Yu listened with increasing anger.


    ¡°This little brat, he¡¯s grown up but still acts like a child, so immature!¡±


    ¡°Does mentality have anything to do with maturity? Old Yu, we can¡¯t blame the child for this. It¡¯s our fault¡­¡±


    ¡°Have you been influenced by your black-faced old lady classmate? She¡¯s always talking about the impact of psychology on people. My child, Yu Weiguo, must have a strong will and unyielding spirit. A little difficulty can be overcome, right? I¡¯ll go talk to him!¡±


    ¡°Old Yu, don¡¯t you understand yet? Psychological issues cannot be resolved by having a stronger will. The child wants to control it, but he can¡¯t control it. He¡¯s unhappy every time he sits in the flight cabin. If you continue to let him work, he will certainly agree to please us, but he is suffering!¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s words caused Father Yu to fall into deep thought.


    Second Brother was just too outstanding, working as a pilot, a position that required a lot of training and cost. It would not be easy for him to quit. If he did, Father Yu would feel ashamed of not repaying the country¡¯s cultivation and would also feel like a failure as a father, a double failure that made this successful man, who had been on top for most of his life, fall into deep silence.


    ¡°The child is grown now, and for so many years, he has lived for us. Now that he doesn¡¯t like this career anymore, can we respect his wishes, Old Yu, please!¡±


    Mother Yu pleaded.


    Father Yu was tormented. As a father, he felt sorry for his child, but he was also deeply attached to his unit and couldn¡¯t bear to let it suffer losses.


    Caught in a dilemma.


    ¡°Jiaojiao, give me a few days, let me think about it carefully, okay?¡±


    These days were long and unbearable.


    Mother Yu kept collecting information, hoping to find some relevant advice. The more she searched, the colder her heart became, because what Xiao Qian had said was exactly right.


    Yu Mingyi was waiting for his father¡¯s call, calm and collected. He had already guessed that in the end, the one to compromise would be himself.


    Meanwhile, Dong Yi stopped going to the canteen and skipped classes, spending entire days in the library with a single pancake.


    Xiao Qian knew Dong Yi was worried about Second Brother¡¯s situation, so she advised her a few times that a psychologist was not a god and couldn¡¯t save all symptoms. But Dong Yi was already obsessed.


    Dong Yi couldn¡¯t accept that she was struggling to help her beloved uncle, who had saved her twice and given her a new life. So she desperately read books.


    Dong Yi¡¯s eyes were full of red bloodshot streaks. Xiao Qian feared that if Dong Yi continued, it would cause her just-healed illness to recur, so she finally said one day when Dong Yi was staying up late studying.


    ¡°Want to help him?¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡± Dong Yi had not had a good rest for days, and her appearance had become haggard.


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not impossible. He might just be too tired. Pilots have long vacations every year. After your exam, accompany him to relax and help him find some sense of existence, maybe he¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Dong Yi¡¯s spirits lifted.


    ¡°Give it a try¡­ Da Yi, it¡¯s almost exam time, and you can¡¯t go on like this. Go to sleep.¡± Xiao Qian took Dong Yi¡¯s book and turned off the light.


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s guarantee, Dong Yi finally calmed down and started preparing for her exam with full enthusiasm, just waiting to finish and take her uncle to relax.


    When Dong Yi was away, Shi Yu asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Boss Qian, what did you do to cure Dong Yi¡¯s library glue syndrome?¡±


    This ¡°disease¡± was coined by Shi Yu, saying that Dong Yi was always stuck in the library as if her feet were glued to the ground.


    ¡°A kind lie¡­ I just hope that when she finds out I lied, she won¡¯t hate me.¡±


    Xiao Qian lied, and there was no real cure. She just saw that Dong Yi was in a terrible state and decided to fool her until her exam was over. In Xiao Qian¡¯s view, Yu Mingyi was beyond saving unless he left the army.


    It seemed incredible that a person nearing thirty hadn¡¯t found themselves, but in reality, there were many such people ¨C often very intelligent and outstanding individuals.


    Xiao Qian understood that in this situation, simply blaming the parents and pushing all responsibility onto them would be irresponsible. Parents are not gods, and it¡¯s impossible for them to think of everything.


    Yu¡¯s parents were products of a ¡°red education,¡± raised by their ancestors in the same way. They had tried their best to raise their children, but Second Brother¡¯s situation was so unique ¨C first losing his colleague, then encountering a woman like Wang Xiaohong, all while working in a highly specialized job ¨C that things became very complicated.


    Dong Yi was temporarily appeased, but Xiao Qian¡¯s troubles were far from over because she had been trapped by Shi Touyu.


    In a small theater of the drama club, a group of people were rehearsing lines. Chen Xiaoqian, dressed in a medieval retro velvet suit, held a transparent wine goblet filled with what looked like blood from the red pigment, and emotionlessly recited her lines.


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing, I¡¯ll love you forever. If you¡¯re not, I¡¯ll pine for you forever. Goodbye, Xiao Qiang!¡±


    After she finished, the director shouted, ¡°Cut.¡±


    The other club members applauded, with Shi Yu¡¯s clapping being the loudest.


    ¡°Boss Qian, you¡¯re amazing!¡±


    Xiao Qian glared at her, ¡°What kind of childish lines did you guys write? It gives me goosebumps just reading them!¡±


    She still got caught by Shi Touyu. The reason was indescribable, but it could be said that she had underestimated Shi Touyu. This was their final rehearsal, and every time she recited the lines, she felt disgusted.


    ¡°The performance is tomorrow, go Boss Qian!¡± Shi Touyu shouted, leading the other club members to chant together, ¡°Go Boss Qian!¡±


    As a person with strong will and personality, Boss Qian forcibly changed the name of the elegant male lead in the play to the more rustic Xiao Qiang, against the objections of the director and screenwriter. But no one denied Boss Qian¡¯s acting skills..

 Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 202

    Chapter 202: Chapter 202


    Translator: 549690339


    When Xiao Qian stood on stage and saw the sea of people below, she had the urge to storm out.


    These kids are almost about to take exams, but they¡¯re not in their dorms studying. What are they doing here?!


    Reluctantly, the female boss sat down to put on her makeup.


    ¡°Boss Qian, your face is darker than the bottom of my family¡¯s pot.¡±


    ¡°Whose fault is that?¡± Xiao Qian said with a straight face.


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t be mad, perform well and I¡¯ll give you a super surprise later!¡± said Shi Touyu mysteriously.


    ¡°What surprise could you have, another photo of him?¡± Xiao Qian snorted at the little troublemaker.


    ¡°It¡¯s even better than that. You¡¯ll definitely like it.¡± A mysterious glint flashed in Shi Yu¡¯s eyes.


    The performance wouldn¡¯t start for a while, and the small theater was packed with people.


    The Drama Club president and male actor stood proudly backstage, peeking out from behind the stage curtain and narcissistically saying,


    ¡°They all must have come for this handsome guy, right?¡±


    ¡°President, snap out of it! Everyone came for Boss Qian, ok?¡± Shi Yu shattered the President¡¯s illusion.


    ¡°Couldn¡¯t you let me pretend for a moment?¡± The President deflated. He¡¯d been in the club for almost three years, and this was the first time a performance had attracted so many people. However, the thought quickly cheered him up.


    ¡°Boss Qian¡¯s joining has brought us so much popularity! It¡¯s no wonder we spent a fortune on printing promotional posters and plastering them on every college bulletin board. See how many people have come to Boss Qian¡¯s stage debut!¡±


    ¡°What poster?¡± Shi Yu turned his head.


    ¡°Nothing, nothing.¡± The President felt, though it wasn¡¯t a big deal, Shi Yu shouldn¡¯t know about it. He and Xiao Qian were so close, and knowing might make her angry.


    It was rumored that as soon as the poster was put up, it was snatched away.


    The poster featured a candid side profile of Boss Qian without makeup, taken as she sat in class wearing headphones and looking down at her book. Shi Touyu had captured the photo sneakily. In the shot, Boss Qian lifts her hand to adjust her headphones, revealing her delicate wrist with the clear water-colored bracelet accentuating her aloof temperament. Her long eyelashes cast a beautiful shadow on her face, making the side profile surprisingly stunning.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, I think Boss Qian doesn¡¯t seem to like performing on stage. Are you afraid she¡¯ll come after you later?¡± The President asked Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Actually, I saw her studying all day without any hobbies, so I wanted to bring her here to relax. Recently she¡¯s been talking in her sleep, I don¡¯t know why she¡¯s so stressed¡­¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± The President looked at Xiao Yu, who immediately put on a playful smile.


    ¡°No problem, I¡¯m not afraid of her getting angry. My Death-Free Gold Medal is here.¡±


    ¡°What kind of Death-Free Gold Medal works so well?¡± The President was curious.


    Shi Touyu looked down at a certain corner of the stage and smiled without speaking.


    Below the stage, the most prominent seats had already been reserved for the club members in advance.


    Now, three handsome men were sitting in these seats. Although they were wearing casual clothes, everyone could tell at a glance that this wasn¡¯t the type of temperament students should have. Many girls were secretly stealing glances at them.


    ¡°Youngest, how did you get out?¡± Yu Mingyi got a call from his younger brother in the evening and was forcibly dragged here.


    ¡°What do you mean ¡®get out¡¯? It sounds like I¡¯ve been in prison or something.¡± Yu Minglang protested.


    Qiao Zhen, who was sitting next to Yu Minglang, explained to Yu Mingyi with a smile,


    ¡°Second Brother, we came straight after getting off the airplane.¡±


    Having worked overtime for a long time, they had originally planned to go home and rest after returning to the country, but as soon as the young boss heard that his girlfriend was going to perform on stage, he became as excited as if he¡¯d just had a shot of adrenaline. He went straight there.


    Just as Shi Touyu called, saying that Xiao Qian had a performance tonight, and she was the female lead.


    Upon hearing this, Yu Minglang knew he had to act. His girlfriend was going to be on stage, and even if conditions weren¡¯t perfect, he had to be in the audience ¡ªnot only himself, but also his elder brother and his brothers in arms!


    They didn¡¯t even inform Qian Bao and were just waiting for the surprise.


    When the simple curtain opened, and Boss Qian appeared in a dark red, gold-thread velvet waistcoat, the audience gasped in amazement.


    So cool!


    This outfit had cost the Drama Club a fortune. It was said to have been made by a club member¡¯s mother, based on Shi Touyu¡¯s design sketch. Paired with an intricate lace shirt, the outfit excited a great deal of admiration as soon as it was seen. It was the epitome of retro chic!


    Aside from Boss Qian, no one else could pull off this kind of outfit and aura. Indeed, there was something of a vampiric countess in her look.


    Yu Minglang was so stunned at how beautiful his Qianbao looked!


    However, as the play began, Yu Minglang became increasingly unhappy with what he saw.


    Who wrote this damn script?


    His Qian Bao, playing such a role? What was the point of pining for a man who was so ugly and being so shamelessly devoted to him?


    Yu Minglang was burning with rage as he watched, while the others in the audience were moved to tears. The little girls sitting behind them were already wiping their eyes. What a touching love story!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s acting skills weren¡¯t that great, especially since she was naturally disgusted with playing this kind of character devoted to pursuing men. Despite grinding her teeth while reciting lines, her appearance alone captivated not only the men but also the women in the audience.


    Yu Minglang originally watched with great enthusiasm, but halfway through, he couldn¡¯t hold back his jealousy any longer.


    ¡°Youngest, restrain yourself a bit.¡± Second Brother Yu could feel Yu Minglang¡¯s agitation as he sat beside him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go out for a bit.¡± Yu Minglang stood up. Second brother Yu had an intuition that getting up at this time would not end well. Just as he was about to stop him, Qiao Zhen blocked his way.


    ¡°Second Brother, have you been busy with work lately?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Taking advantage of Qiao Zhen¡¯s distraction, Yu Minglang decisively got up and walked towards the backstage.


    Backstage, Shi Yu was holding the script, coordinating the final scene with the on-site director.


    ¡°After Boss Qian smashes the cup, play the sad music immediately, the kind we picked yesterday. It¡¯s heartbreaking¡­¡± Shi Yu was saying when suddenly the script was yanked out of her hands. Just as she was about to see who was so rude, she saw Yu Minglang with a dark face.


    ¡°Ah! Boss Qian¡¯s man! How did you get in here?!¡±


    She had received a message from her brother saying that Yu Minglang would be able to come. However, she hadn¡¯t expected Yu Minglang to be so bold as to walk straight into someone else¡¯s backstage.


    ¡°What kind of crappy lines are these?¡± Yu Minglang flipped to the last scene and got angry.


    His Qian Bao was a treasure that he cherished, but now, on stage, she had become someone who pursued a man and was cruelly ignored by him. It didn¡¯t matter if it was on stage- it was not acceptable!


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s a play, you can¡¯t take it seriously¡­¡± Seeing Yu Minglang¡¯s face turn black, Shi Yu¡¯s heart raced in fear.


    My goodness, this man was so intimidating when he was away from Boss Qian. Even looking at him gave her chills. Only Boss Qian wasn¡¯t afraid of him.


    Shi Yu suddenly had a bad feeling. It seemed like she had offended both Boss Qian and Boss Qian¡¯s man at once?


    Xiao Qian was about to perform her final scene, and Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t bear to watch.. Was his Qian Bao really going to be dumped by another man, even if it was on stage? No, that couldn¡¯t happen!

 Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Correct Ending

    Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Correct Ending


    Translator: 549690339


    Shi Yu anxiously watched Yu Minglang angrily march onto the stage, realizing this was bad.


    ¡°Boss Qian is almost done performing, so you¡­¡±


    She originally wanted to ask if he could wait outside for her, but then Yu Minglang turned around, startling the young girl.


    Wu Wu, Brother Qiao Zhen, save me!


    Seeing that Yu Minglang really intended to go out by lifting the curtain, Shi Yu mustered all her courage and directed the other club members.


    ¡°Quick! Hold him down for me!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Minglang slightly moved his wrist, then smirked at several thin boys¡­


    One minute later, three boys were tied back-to-back by Yu Minglang. Shi Yu, who witnessed the whole process, was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Um, I¡­ I¡­¡± She stuttered, unsure of what to say. What if this violent man from Boss Qian¡¯s family tied her up too?


    ¡°Silence.¡± Yu Minglang heard the music outside, sensing that Xiao Qian was about to smash a cup. He scanned backstage and finally found a half-face mask.


    He couldn¡¯t show his face in public, so this would do. He put the mask on, making sure no one could recognize him, then confidently walked from backstage to the front.


    Shi Yu was dumbstruck, not daring to watch the disaster unfold.


    The hard work they had put into preparing for the stage performance was ruined by a jealous husband¡¯s sudden appearance!


    Shi Yu held her head, crouching on the ground, her expressions full of sorrow. Would the club president skin her alive?


    They had been rehearsing for so long, only for the jealous husband to appear at a critical moment. She couldn¡¯t imagine Xiao Qian being captured in front of everyone, how explosive that stage effect would be.


    Xiao Qian had smashed the cup; at this point, the stage was divided into two. The club president, playing the male lead, was on the other side, looking at her from afar. All she had to do was recite the cliche lines, take a symbolic step forward as if basking under the sun to accept her death, and the entire play would be over.


    She wanted to get it over with, feeling anxious in her heart. This cliche drama was so sickening; those unruly kids couldn¡¯t come up with any decent plotlines.


    ¡°If you are willing, then I will The original lines were supposed to be, ¡°I will love you forever.¡±


    But as Xiao Qian recited half of it, she suddenly saw a figure coming from backstage and immediately forgot her lines.


    What was going on?


    According to the rehearsal, Xiao Qian was supposed to finish her lines before a female actress would enter, holding the male lead¡¯s hand, and provoking the vampire played by Xiao Qian.


    Did the actress enter too early? That¡¯s not right; this figure was clearly a man!


    Upon seeing more clearly, Xiao Qian gasped.


    This figure, with that half-masked face, might not be recognizable to others. However, she could recognize him at a glance.


    Wasn¡¯t this her very own Yu Xiaoqiang?


    During Xiao Qian¡¯s moment of shock, the audience below the stage was also bewildered. Their tears, half-shed from being moved by the plot, were about to be quenched by Xiao Qian dousing a basin of dog blood to end this cliche drama. But all of a sudden, the sound on stage went off.


    The audience, mystified by the appearance of the masked man, murmured to each other. Had this character appeared before?


    No, he hadn¡¯t.


    Without any foreshadowing, he simply appeared just like that.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s trapped expression was genuine, for she was truly startled by Yu Minglang¡¯s appearance.


    The man who should be in seclusion suddenly appeared on her school¡¯s stage. This overwhelming feeling could not be described as either a pleasant surprise or fright.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to love a man who doesn¡¯t love you.¡± Yu Minglang pulled Xiao Qian into his embrace, eliciting gasps from the audience.


    Oh my god! What a twist!


    Even the club president, who was waiting to perform with Xiao Qian, was dumbfounded at the situation¡­


    Feeling the security of his familiar embrace, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart settled instantly. His voice echoed through every corner of the theater via the earpiece near her mouth.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Qiao Zhen¡¯s laughter was drowned by the excited screams of the audience.


    Even Second Brother Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    It¡¯s over; the youngest is beyond redemption.


    Of all the stories in the youngest¡¯s series, this was the most legendary. Second Brother Yu decided to call Eldest Brother later and share the glorious antics of their mischief-making youngest sibling so that Eldest Brother could have a good laugh as well.


    Xiao Qian, held by Yu Minglang, listened to the screams from the audience below. Her astonishment was replaced with calm, and she stretched her hand around his neck.


    ¡°Then, are you willing to accept the love of a bad woman?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I love you. In my heart, you are the best woman.¡± Upon saying this, Yu Minglang lowered his head and kissed Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    The audience went wild, Boss Qian was kissed!


    The tragic romance was suddenly interrupted by a mysterious character, and the campus legend female boss was kissed in public!


    Plot, logic, and character development, none of that mattered anymore. Everyone rolled to one side. This scene alone was enough for the students to cherish their university years, and they would be exhilarated for a long, long time.


    ¡°It¡¯s over; it¡¯s all over. My play¡­¡± The poor club president was greatly traumatized and slumped onto the stage, his legs giving out.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect Yu Minglang to have such a thick skin to take advantage of her on stage. She knew that after today, she would become a campus legend and the talk of the town for a while, which gave her a headache.


    After Yu Minglang had kissed her enough, the suppressed anger in his heart subsided, pulling Xiao Qian to leave the stage.


    Xiao Qian still had some conscience, knowing that if they left just like that, the stage play would be ruined. So, pointing at the club president, who was sitting, dejected on stage, she said a final line.


    ¡°Goodbye, scumbag. No, never see you again.¡±


    Backstage, Shi Yu was originally crouching, pulling her hair in despair, but hearing the audience¡¯s excited reaction, she peeked through a crack in the curtain and saw the unexpected twist. Somehow, it seemed to work?


    ¡°Hurry, hurry, where is the sound engineer? Put the music on ¨C I feel like the audience will accept this ending!¡± Shi Yu snapped back to reality.


    Originally a tragedy, Yu Minglang forcibly took Xiao Qian away. Although somewhat abrupt, Xiao Qian¡¯s final reaction was quite impressive ¨C ditching the scumbag and retreating into Jianghu with the newly-appeared character ¨C it was an acceptable ending!


    No one responded when she finished shouting. Shi Yu turned around, only to see the sound engineer heartbroken.


    ¡°Sister Xiao Yu, I¡¯m still tied up! Who is this, so into bondage play¡­¡±


    Yes, both the sound engineer and the lighting engineer were tied up by Yu Minglang.


    On stage right now, Xiao Qian had already said goodbye to the scumbag. Shi Yu gritted her teeth and ran to play the sound effect herself. She didn¡¯t know which one to play, so she just pressed a few buttons, and it actually worked.


    The bound sound engineer was devastated. ¡°That¡¯s not it!¡±


    He was a fan of Xiao Qian, and Shi Yu had accidentally pressed the other side of the cassette, playing the Golden Swallowtail Flower that Xiao Qian had sung before!


    The moment the cheerful melody started playing, coupled with Xiao Qian¡¯s cool ending, the entire place ignited. The ending was a bit abrupt but still enjoyable.


    Meanwhile, the club president¡¯s face covered in anguish perfectly reflected the scumbag¡¯s regret after being dumped. The audience was satisfied. Yu Xiaoqiang, who had stirred trouble, triumphantly left the stage with the forcibly-claimed Chen Xiaomei..

 Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 204: The Importance of

    Chapter 204: Chapter 204: The Importance of


    Disappearance (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang dragged Xiao Qian out of the Small Theater and pulled her all the way to the lakeside. Taking advantage of the moonlit night and the empty area under the trees, he directly embraced her.


    Xiao Qian beat him with her hands.


    ¡°Yu Minglang! Are you crazy!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you miss me?¡±


    ¡°Arc you stupid! What you just did, if I hadn¡¯t reacted quickly, do you know what the consequences would¡¯ve been?!¡±


    ¡°What consequences?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t care.


    He wasn¡¯t impulsive; he had thought it through! It wasn¡¯t his fault he went up, blame those who let Xiao Mei play this role. Didn¡¯t you see Xiao Mei¡¯s disgusted expression?


    No one could wrong his Xiao Mei, not even on stage.


    ¡°You just go up there and kiss blindly!¡± Although she never avoids announcing that she has a boyfriend, there¡¯s a difference between that and making out in public.


    Yu Minglang had already lost his face, but she wanted to keep hers!


    ¡°Kissing blindly?¡± Yu Minglang was slightly displeased with the description.


    Xiao Qian probably felt his gaze was a bit dangerous too.


    ¡°No, I was wrong.¡±


    But it was too late. This was a scoundrel who dared to kidnap the heroine of the stage play with a mask on. How could ordinary people comprehend his thick-skinned behavior!


    Yu Minglang propped Xiao Qian against the tree, turned his head, and kissed her again. To prove he wasn¡¯t ¡°kissing blindly,¡± he took it seriously this time.


    No matter how angry Xiao Qian was at his previous actions, when she was cuddled and kissed like this, half of her anger subsided. Besides, they haven¡¯t been in contact for a long time. Seeing Yu Minglang in this situation felt like a small happiness from successfully stealing peaches.


    She felt like she took advantage¡­


    ¡°How did you come?¡± Was it an illusion? Xiao Qian felt he looked a bit thinner, was it because his work was too hard?


    ¡°I heard you were here as soon as I got off the plane, Xiao Mei¡­ Xiao Mei¡­¡± He buried his head in her shoulder and wouldn¡¯t let go.


    ¡°When will you go back?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back before daybreak.¡±


    Well, it¡¯s 9:30 now, Xiao Qian quickly calculated the time.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Night Market first, have some late-night snacks, and then watch the night show together?¡±


    With the lesson from the previous fishing trip, Xiao Qian dared not leave the date arrangements to him. He was unconventional, and if he were to decide, he might take her to sit by the campus lake and freeze overnight.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Let¡¯s go then.¡±


    ¡°Wait, did you come alone?¡±


    ¡°Plus Second Brother and Qiao Zhen¡­¡± Yu Minglang, who valued his lover more than his friends, suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a few more people.


    When dragging others to see his daughter-in-law, he thought of them as friends; when it came time to eat and date, he forgot them. Only Yu Minglang could do this.


    ¡°Second Brother and Qiao Zhen came too¡­ Well, then, I¡¯ll also call Dong Yi and Shi Yu out, let¡¯s change the place to have dinner and have a get-together.¡±


    Xiao Qian had more face than Yu Minglang and couldn¡¯t do things like monopolizing food.


    ¡°Alright¡­ Then you go and call your two little friends, I¡¯ll call Second Brother, and we¡¯ll meet at the entrance in half an hour. Xiao Mei, take this.¡±


    Yu Minglang took out a new white phone from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Where did it come from?¡± Xiao Qian had been saying she wanted to buy a phone but never had the time.


    ¡°A friend bought it for his daughter-in-law, it hasn¡¯t been opened yet. I snatched it over; later, I¡¯ll give him some money to buy another one.¡±


    After he got off the plane, he saw an unopened new phone in the car of the person who picked him up. Thinking that Xiao Mei hadn¡¯t changed her phone yet, he stole it for her.


    ¡°¡­ You dare to grab your friend¡¯s things, you really don¡¯t want to live.¡±


    ¡°Haha, how come you & him have the same tone? This phone isn¡¯t that good, you just make do with it. Later, I¡¯ll go to Eldest Brother¡¯s place and get you a better one.¡±


    He even snatched the phone with the SIM card, which only Yu Minglang could do. This had to rely on his years of friendship with others; otherwise, he would¡¯ve been beaten up long ago if he acted like this with others.


    For his daughter-in-law, he would have no morals and even quarrel with his friends; Yu Minglang would totally do that.


    Xiao Qian returned to the Female Dormitory, but Dong Yi and Shi Touyu hadn¡¯t come back yet.


    Shi Touyu had a phone, so Xiao Qian called her first.


    ¡°Boss Qian, where are you?¡± Shi Touyu¡¯s voice came through the phone.


    ¡°I¡¯m in the dormitory, I wanted to call you to have dinner together. Where are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m with my brother and another big brother. Boss Qian, do you know? You and your King Chu are famous!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s miraculous appearance in the end and his kidnapping of the heroine had shocked everyone. At the critical moment, Shi Touyu heroically saved the day by guest-starring as the narrator, saying that the female vampire was taken away by a male vampire who had secretly loved her for a long time. The code name for that male vampire was King Chu (Vinegar King). They forcibly created a happy ending!


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it when we meet. Find Da Yi, bring her along.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to mention Yu Minglang¡¯s brainless actions just now, they acted like it never happened.


    Stay calm, even if your heart wants to mmp (internet slang ¨C cursing), your face must be moe moe da (t/n ¨C adorable).


    ¡°Da Yi isn¡¯t with you?¡± Shi Touyu asked in surprise.


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t see her in the dormitory either.¡±


    Dong Yi came to watch Xiao Qian¡¯s performance at night as well, but her seat was relatively far back, so she didn¡¯t meet Yu Mingyi and his friends.


    ¡°Did she go to the Library?¡±


    ¡°Impossible, the library¡¯s closing time has passed. If she¡¯s not in the dormitory, where could she go?¡± Xiao Qian had a vague feeling that things weren¡¯t right.


    ¡°Did she go to eat skewers?¡± Shi Touyu guessed.


    ¡°Impossible, Shitou, let¡¯s split up and search. Hurry, let your brother follow Second Brother to look for her. Ask everyone you can in your theater troupe to search as well.¡±


    Xiao Qian knew Dong Yi¡¯s personality; Dong Yi was a very frugal child, who wouldn¡¯t wander around at night. Even if she was hungry, she had flatbread and steamed buns as dry food, so she couldn¡¯t have gone out to eat.


    Moreover, Xiao Qian and Shitou were both with her; Dong Yi should¡¯ve waited for her two friends to return to the dormitory together. She wouldn¡¯t have disappeared without saying anything.


    Xiao Qian always kept Dong Yi¡¯s past life in her mind and was afraid of trouble.


    No matter if it¡¯s an overreaction or not, she needed to find Dong Yi first.


    Yu Minglang had been waiting for Xiao Qian at the door for a long time. When he didn¡¯t see Xiao Qian, he got a call from her instead.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, come to the girls¡¯ dormitory, quickly.¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t delay and immediately went to see the anxious Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡±


    ¡°Help me analyze where a girl could be at this time. My roommate is missing.¡±


    ¡°When was the last time you saw her?¡±


    ¡°Before I went on stage, around 7:30 at the Small Theater. She wouldn¡¯t go shopping, and she wouldn¡¯t leave school at night.¡±


    Yu Minglang quickly analyzed, ¡°Based on the information you provided, is it possible that she was called away by someone?¡±


    Called away? Xiao Qian thought about it; besides her and Shitou, Dong Yi had a good relationship with Qiuqiu. But Qiuqiu did not stay in the dormitory and would not call Dong Yi out at night, so who could it be¡ª


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian had an epiphany.. She remembered!

 Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Hopefully Its Not Too Late

    Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Hopefully It¡¯s Not Too Late


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°A man! That manual worker who threatened her, saying he wouldn¡¯t let her off!¡±


    It was the man who almost became Dong Yi¡¯s fiance and was beaten up by Qiuqiu last time. He came looking for trouble last time, but Qiuqiu stopped him. Could it be him again?


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what man are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s him, it must be him!¡±


    Xiao Qian told the story of the last encounter, and Yu Minglang nodded, thinking it was indeed a possibility.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go find him. I suspect that man has been drinking again.¡± Xiao Qian wanted to run out, but Yu Minglang held her back.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, calm down. Let¡¯s analyze this situation.¡±


    Yu Minglang had dealt with many cases and could apply his experience at critical moments.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t have a cellphone, and she¡¯s in the theater. How could the other party find her? Is it possible that some other student called her away?¡±


    ¡°Impossible, Dong Yi hardly has any friends outside of our dormitory. She basically has no other friends, but how did he find Dong Yi¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian thought left and right, unable to understand where the mistake had occurred.


    ¡°You said, last time that man also appeared at night, wearing work clothes?¡± Yu Minglang filtered the details and found the doubts.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Then is it possible that he lives nearby?¡± Yu Minglang scanned the surroundings, and suddenly his eyes stopped on the new dormitory building under construction behind the school. The scaffolds reflected light at night, and although the construction site wasn¡¯t working at night, someone was guarding it.


    ¡°Is it possible that he¡¯s a worker? Does your school have any projects that call for night maintenance, and he snuck in by chance, accidentally encountering your classmate and taking her away? Or is he a member of your school staff?¡±


    Xiao Qian thought for a moment, not knowing the answer since her school was too large, but it was indeed a possibility.


    ¡°Assuming you were all in the theater, and he sneaked in, your classmate sitting below watching the show, her first reaction would certainly not be to yell. The most likely scenario is that she followed him out.¡±


    Yu Minglang reconstructed the case, causing Xiao Qian to break out in a cold sweat.


    Dong Yi¡¯s personality would indeed make her quietly follow the man out rather than yell, especially since she knew that it was Deputy Director Shi Yu¡¯s play and Xiao Qian was the lead. She didn¡¯t want to cause a commotion. Now two hours have passed, and God knows what could have happened¡­


    ¡°What should we do? Should we call the police?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice trembled.


    That man was clearly not a good person. Last time he got drunk and showed his ugly side. Xiao Qian never expected that he would have the guts to sneak into the campus and take Dong Yi away!


    ¡°Calling the police won¡¯t help. I¡¯m just speculating, there¡¯s no evidence, and she¡¯s only been missing for less than two hours, so they won¡¯t open a case yet. Don¡¯t worry, take me to the theater, and I¡¯ll observe the terrain.¡±


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian returned to the small theater, just in time to see Second Brother and Qiao Zhen there as well.


    As soon as Shi Yu told them the information she had, Qiao Zhen immediately came to a similar conclusion as Yu Minglang. Shi Yu led people to other places to search, while Qiao Zhen and Second Brother stayed behind to search for clues, and they bumped into Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Young Boss, are you thinking the same as me?¡± Qiao Zhen asked.


    Yu Minglang nodded. They had been together for a long time, their thoughts already in sync.


    ¡°According to Xiao Mei¡¯s description of the man, I don¡¯t think he had planned to commit a crime. It¡¯s more likely a crime of passion while intoxicated. At first, he probably didn¡¯t intend to do anything to Dong Yi, but maybe after seeing her, he suddenly wanted to argue with her. As for what happened later¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t continue, but everyone understood.


    There were a lot of people who committed crimes of passion, especially when alcohol went to their heads. They might feel an overwhelming urge to rape, attack, or even kill someone!


    When a radical person is provoked, there¡¯s no telling what they might do.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned pale. She thought that curing Dong Yi¡¯s sleepwalking would prevent the tragedy of her past life from happening, but she didn¡¯t expect such a situation to occur. Now she sincerely hoped that Dong Yi was just bored with the play and went out to wander around, and that she would return soon. She hoped that Yu Minglang¡¯s speculation would not come true.


    Second Brother¡¯s face looked very bad, ¡°I¡¯ll call people immediately to search together!¡±


    ¡°There might not be enough time, but having people is better than having no one. By the way, get some search dogs from the dog breeding center.¡± After malting full preparations, Yu Minglang began to examine the surroundings of the theater.


    ¡°I think Dong Yi wouldn¡¯t have gone too far with him. She wouldn¡¯t leave campus or go far from the small theater.¡±


    Yu Minglang started looking around.


    ¡°Could he have pushed Dong Yi into the lake?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s mind was filled with horrifying scenes.


    Yu Minglang shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s impossible. The lake is too far from here, and at that time there were still a lot of people on campus. If he forcibly took her away, other students would definitely notice. He doesn¡¯t have the guts. But it is possible that they went in this direction.¡±


    Yu Minglang pointed to a small road next to the small theater, which looked deserted.


    ¡°He¡¯s unfamiliar with your school¡¯s environment, but he would definitely look for a secluded place. There¡¯s not much light over there, and there wouldn¡¯t be many people going there. Even if a fight broke out, it would be mistaken for a couple¡¯s quarrel, and no one would intervene.¡±


    ¡°That way leads to our school¡¯s boiler room.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked in the direction of Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze, and at the end of the path was the school¡¯s boiler room, with a 20-meter-tall chimney behind it.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s analysis made sense. Dong Yi definitely wouldn¡¯t walk far with someone. After coming out, there would only be this road with no one around. Going forward, there was a two-story boiler room that supplied hot water and heating for the entire school. Heating had already started, and the tall coal piles were piled up to the teaching area, which could be burned all winter.


    Usually not many people would come here. Upon hearing Yu Minglang¡¯s words, everyone immediately rushed in that direction, entered the boiler room with dim lighting, and Second Brother Yu took out his strong light flashlight to shine on the ground. Suddenly, a trace on the ground caught Yu Mingyi¡¯s attention.


    ¡°Older Brother, look!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a dragging mark, and it looks like it hasn¡¯t been long!¡± Yu Minglang immediately confirmed, and everyone felt a surge of energy from finding the clue.


    But there was only this one piece, and nothing else was found.


    ¡°It is possible that a struggle took place there, and he might have knocked her out.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s judgment made everyone¡¯s faces look bad. If Dong Yi was knocked out, it was hard to say what might have happened later.


    ¡°The campus is a crowded place, and he can¡¯t brazenly carry a person away. She must be nearby!¡± Yu Mingyi said.


    Yu Minglang nodded, looked around, and suddenly pointed with Yu Mingyi to the boiler room up ahead. The brothers exchanged a glance and ran towards it quickly.


    Xiao Qian followed, but her speed wasn¡¯t as fast as the Yu brothers. Qiao Zhen also ran over, and Xiao Qian tried her best to keep up.


    She prayed incessantly in her heart.


    Hopefully, everything was not too late, and a tragic disaster wouldn¡¯t happen..

 Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 206: No Problem (Thanks to Katelius Hetian Jade + Updates)

    Chapter 206: Chapter 206: No Problem (Thanks to Kateliu¡¯s Hetian Jade + Updates)


    Translator: 549690339


    The boiler room seemed to be about 2 stories high, with a large and small boiler inside. The large boiler was almost two stories tall, and when approaching it, one could hear the roar of a steam engine. When the group rushed in, there was no one on the first floor.


    ¡°The big one should be 20 tons, and the small one probably a few tons. With this configuration, there should be at least a few people on duty. Why is there no one?¡± Qiao Zhen asked.


    ¡°The school wants to save money.¡±


    Yu Minglang noticed that there was a basement below. He exchanged glances with his brother, picked up the shovel next to him, and quietly went down.


    Boiler rooms usually operate in three shifts, and it was currently the graveyard shift. As it was the beginning of the heating season and the demand for heat was not that strict, the school, wanting to save on costs, only needed one person for the graveyard shift. That person could very well be the criminal suspect.


    Yu Minglang made an accurate judgment and followed Qiao Zhen and his brother in silence as they went downstairs.


    To get to the basement, they had to go down an old iron ladder. The three deliberately reduced their footsteps, which was drowned out by the noise of the machinery. The boilers¡¯ conveyor belts made a creaking sound, like the footsteps of the Death God, and the three men held their breaths.


    The basement was extremely hot, and Yu Mingyi could feel sweat on his palms, not knowing if it was due to the heat or the nerves. He had experienced many rescue operations before, but none felt as tense as this one.


    It was unbearable to think that the girl he had saved from Death God¡¯s grasp over a decade ago was now lying there as a mute corpse¡­


    Taking just a few short steps, Yu Mingyi moved extremely slowly, forcibly suppressing the terrifying images in his mind and forcing himself to stay calm.


    Yu Minglang walked in front, using special combat sign language to communicate with Qiao Zhen. He signalled for Qiao Zhen to draw the suspect¡¯s attention while he attacked from the side. He then gestured for Second Brother to rescue the hostage, and the two nodded in understanding.


    ¡°You ungrateful woman, you are a bad omen! It¡¯s your good fortune that I¡¯m willing to marry you, yet you are unwilling. College student, huh? What¡¯s so great about being a college student? You still got taken by me!¡±


    The man¡¯s voice rang out clearly. Yu Mingyi saw that not far from the boiler, Dong Yi was lying motionless on the ground, while the lecherous man was tearing at her clothes. She didn¡¯t react, not knowing whether she was unconscious or¡­


    His expression darkened, and Yu Minglang immediately turned around, patting him twice to signal him to calm down and not startle the enemy.


    What shocked everyone even more was that near the big boiler, there was a wooden board. This couldn¡¯t help but make people think that the criminal suspect might have intended to burn the body in the boiler after committing the crime!


    This was too scary. The suspect intended to destroy evidence!


    Dong Yi was wearing relatively tight pants, making it difficult for the man to remove them. After a failed attempt, he grumbled and got up, seemingly looking for tools.


    ¡°Dude, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Zhen suddenly spoke up. The man didn¡¯t expect anyone to come down, and was startled. Yu Minglang rushed over like a bolt of lightning. The man instinctively tried to hold Dong Yi hostage again, with his hand already touching her clothes. Yu Minglang kicked his arm directly, the sound of bone-breaking and the man¡¯s screams resounding throughout the basement.


    ¡°Damn, you really have quite a lot of guts, daring to play such dangerous games on campus, huh?¡± Yu Minglang stepped on the man¡¯s fractured arm, asking viciously.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything, I didn¡¯t do anything wrong, she is my wife, she is mine ¨C ah!¡± The man attempted to argue, but was met with another kick from Yu Minglang, who was so filled with pain that his eyes rolled and he nearly passed out.


    Yu Mingyi picked up Dong Yi and carefully checked her. Blood was flowing from her head, as if something heavy had struck her. She was still breathing, still alive. Yu Mingyi took a deep breath.


    Her clothes were slightly disheveled but still intact. Thankfully, Yu Minglang and the others had arrived in time, or else¡­


    Xiao Qian also hurried over at this time, standing at the stairs and peeking nervously. Seeing that the bad guy had been subdued, she dared to run down. ¡°Da Yi!¡± She dashed over anxiously.


    ¡°She¡¯s unconscious. There might be a possibility of a concussion.¡± Yu Mingyi put up a dark face as he handed Dong Yi to Xiao Qian, then stood up.


    He took out his phone and stopped his men from coming in, only calling for a doctor. He immediately sent someone to find the school leader, then called the Bureau Chief to send an undercover officer without a police car. In just a few short minutes, everything had been arranged.


    Such an incident happening on campus, and with Dong Yi being a student, it couldn¡¯t be made public. Otherwise, the students would spread rumors, and even if nothing happened, it would become a big incident. For the sake of Dong Yi¡¯s reputation, Yu Mingyi had already thought of many consequences.


    Yu Minglang continued to step on the criminal suspect¡¯s arm, causing him to scream in pain. ¡°You are quite ruthless, huh? Daring to kidnap a female student in broad daylight, even having the intention to kill and burn the body. How can your heart be so cold, huh?!¡±


    ¡°I was wrong, I was really wrong, I didn¡¯t do anything yet, I just knocked her out and then you guys came in, I didn¡¯t succeed in anything¡­¡± The man kept begging for mercy. He had only drunk a little, and alcohol emboldened cowards.


    After being rejected by Dong Yi, he had been harboring a fire inside him. His twisted mind caused him to become increasingly distorted. Taking advantage of having been a boiler worker years ago with a stoker operator¡¯s certificate, he managed to take the job at the school when they urgently needed boiler workers. With the three-shift schedule, he spent his free time to keep an eye on Dong Yi and secretly observe her.


    Today, seeing Dong Yi go to the small theater to watch a performance so close to the boiler room, he had a wicked idea.


    At first, he just wanted to drag her out, hoping she would change her mind. However, Dong Yi was extremely determined, refusing to be with him. They argued on the small path, and seeing a brick on the ground, he grabbed it and hit her when she turned to leave. He then dragged her a few steps, and carried her on his shoulder to the boiler room.


    He had intended to commit an outrage, but before he could even take off her clothes, he was caught red-handed by Yu Minglang and the others who arrived just in time.


    If not for Yu Minglang, who was used to handling major cases and didn¡¯t waste time, things could have been worse for Dong Yi.


    ¡°Youngest, get up.¡± Yu Mingyi said with a deep voice.


    As Yu Minglang stepped aside, the criminal suspect, who had been beaten half-dead by him, tried to escape. However, Yu Mingyi just grabbed him by the collar and dragged him towards the boiler.


    The terrified criminal cried out, and Xiao Qian worriedly tugged at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°You¡¯d better manage him, what does Second Brother want to do!¡±


    Was he trying to throw the man into the boiler?


    Yu Minglang covered her eyes, not wanting her to see the terrifying scene.


    ¡°My Second Brother knows what he¡¯s doing, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± A scream echoed behind them, accompanied by the smell of something burning.


    Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen both turned away simultaneously, not wanting to see the scene. Mhm, that¡¯s fine..

 Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Who Saves Who (Birthday +Update)

    Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Who Saves Who (Birthday +Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Young Boss, what just happened?¡± Qiao Zhen asked.


    ¡°We happened to discover that Xiao Mei¡¯s roommate was missing. We followed the clues and found the bad guy committing a crime, and he attacked us. Acting in self-defense, we¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang turned around to see the man who wanted to murder and burn the body, rolling on the ground in pain with a scalded arm, and added another sentence.


    ¡°While we were rescuing the hostage, we had a fight with him, causing him to bump into the boiler.¡±


    Well, that¡¯s indeed what happened. Perfectly accurate.


    Men like Second Brother Yu, as gentle as they can be in normal times, become quite terrifying when they lose their temper.


    The plainclothes police and the school leaders almost arrived simultaneously. Qiao Zhen stayed behind to assist with the work, and the bad guy was brought to justice.


    Meanwhile, Dong Yi was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. She had a head injury and a concussion, which required several stitches. A part of her hair had been shaved off, and she was still unconscious. Yu Mingyi, Xiao Qian, and Yu Minglang were there, keeping watch over her.


    It was almost dawn when Dong Yi woke up. She saw several people sitting by her bed and recognized her uncle immediately.


    ¡°Why¡­ am I here?¡± she tried to remember, but her mind was a total blank.


    ¡°Dong Yi, how do you feel now?¡± Yu Mingyi, relieved to see her awake, hurried over to ask.


    The anxious look on his face was the first thing Dong Yi saw when she woke up. She couldn¡¯t remember anything, and her head hurt terribly. The numbness from the anaesthesia given during the stitching seemed to linger, affecting her thinking.


    ¡°I feel a bit dizzy¡­ What happened¡­¡±


    Dong Yi couldn¡¯t remember anything. Her last memory was of watching the performance at the small theater. She had no recollection of encountering the criminal.


    Nor could she provide any information for a police statement.


    The doctor said that after a blow to the head, it was indeed possible for some memory loss to occur. She might remember in a few days, or she might never remember. After all, she had received a blow to the head and had a concussion.


    Xiao Qian had considered using hypnosis to help recover some of Dong Yi¡¯s memories, but the Yu brothers disagreed, especially Yu Mingyi, who strongly objected.


    Dong Yi had just recovered from sleepwalking, and recalling such terrible memories was sure to induce post-traumatic stress disorder. Apart from making treatment difficult, Dong Yi would also have to endure suffering. It would be better if she just forgot about it.


    The criminal, who attempted to rape, murder and burn the body, would face severe legal penalties. The matter was now concluded, and it didn¡¯t matter if Dong Yi couldn¡¯t remember.


    Xiao Qian only told Dong Yi that she had fallen from upstairs and hit her head. Feeling her shaved patch of skull, Dong Yi almost cried. Had they seen her this way?


    Dong Yi¡¯s injury wasn¡¯t severe; she just had a slight bleeding in the brain, so she needed to stay in the hospital for a couple of days. Xiao Qian and Shi Yu took turns to stay with her. Not knowing that she had narrowly escaped death, Dong Yi was worried firstly about when her shaved hair would grow back, and secondly about the expensive hospital bills.


    Xiao Qian smooth-talked her into believing that the accident was covered by her student insurance, which put Dong Yi at case. Actually, Second Brother Yu paid out of his own pocket. Since injuries caused by others couldn¡¯t be reimbursed, these expenses would later have to be claimed from the perpetrator as part of the criminal case¡¯s civil damages.


    Although Xiao Qian¡¯s and Yu Minglang¡¯s dating plans were ruined, they felt it was worth it to have brought Dong Yi back from the brink of death.


    At dawn, Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen had to return to their unit. Xiao Qian saw him off at the entrance, watching him leave.


    He looked just the same leaving as he did in her past life, but her feelings watching him go were entirely different now.


    They both thought that they would have to make up the missed movie and dinner on their next date.


    Dong Yi stayed in the hospital for nearly a week while Yu Mingyi stayed with her for most of that time.


    It just so happened to be his vacation time. Second Brother had lots of days off for rest when he wasn¡¯t flying. He even brought Panpan over to keep them company.


    Little Panpan was more comfortable with Dong Yi than even Xiao Qian, chasing after her and calling her sister. The way the kid pronounced the word sounded like ¡°Duo Duo¡±.


    Shi Touyu had to go to school, and Xiao Qian could skip classes to come over. But seeing Second Brother and Panpan already there, and with meal delivery arranged, she felt a bit redundant in the ward. So, she decided to leave, letting Second Brother take care of things, and only came by occasionally to see how they were doing.


    Injuries to the head felt different from injuries to other parts of the body.


    With her injury on the left side of her head, Dong Yi could only lie flat. She¡¯d black out if she moved, and needed help to get up. Second Brother Yu was strong and easily helped her to get up, showing his remarkable arm strength.


    With a head injury, she had to keep still. Most of the time, she laid flat, staring at the ceiling and letting the time pass.


    Dong Yi was going to be discharged the next day, but she couldn¡¯t sleep that night.


    After Yu Mingyi had put Panpan to sleep, Dong Yi finally plucked up the courage to talk about something that had been on her mind for a while.


    ¡°Uncle, have you really decided to resign?¡± If she didn¡¯t speak up now, there might not be another chance.


    ¡°Perhaps I can¡¯t.¡±


    It had been some time since Yu Mingyi¡¯s resignation request got taken by his mother, and there had been no response from her. He was waiting for the outcome, feeling like he was serving a suspended sentence.


    Presumably, his father had been busy and hadn¡¯t had time to come, otherwise, he would have come over a long time ago. Getting a beating was inevitable, and the final outcome was sure to be a compromise on his part.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it for a long time¡­ Uncle, if you really don¡¯t want to fly anymore, it¡¯s okay to resign.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡± This was the first time Yu Mingyi heard someone taking his side on this matter.


    ¡°Although I think you look extremely cool when you fly, and I¡¯ve even fantasized about what it¡¯s like when you¡¯re flying a plane, initially, I wanted to stop you from resigning too. After all, I sometimes dream of the moment when you saved me.¡±


    The heroic expression was off the charts. How many men have the chance to fly in the blue sky? When she heard that Second Brother Yu wanted to give up, Dong Yi¡¯s first reaction was also regret.


    ¡°Why do you think I should resign?¡±


    The sound of Yu Mingyi¡¯s voice passed through the door and reached outside.


    Outside, Father Yu¡¯s hand had already touched the doorknob when he stopped in his tracks.


    Standing next to him with a soup pot in her hands, Mother Yu looked anxious.


    Yu Mingyi was currently taking care of the little girl he had saved long ago. Both of the Yu parents knew of this. Mother Yu had come to pick up Panpan and had brought Father Yu along to check on Dong Yi in a private capacity.


    The main aim was still to take Second Brother Yu home for disciplinary action. For the matter of him contemplating resignation, Father Yu had been stewing in anger for quite a while. This was his first chance to confront him.


    When they were speaking about this topic inside, Father Yu¡¯s anger flared up again. That little brat!


    ¡°Being a pilot is indeed a great career. I¡¯m sure it cost a lot to train you. I heard from Boss Qian that training a pilot is almost costlier than manufacturing a plane.¡±


    Boss Qian had explained that training a pilot costs a lot of money. Therefore, pilots are not allowed to resign unless they reach a certain age. All these are hard-earned money.


    Dong Yi, a frugal girl who didn¡¯t want to waste even crumbs when eating a pancake, was shocked when she heard about the huge cost..

 Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 208: None of Them Are Gods

    Chapter 208: Chapter 208: None of Them Are Gods


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing Dong Yi¡¯s words, Yu Mingyi was not surprised at all. Everyone thought he should stay, which was not strange.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll try to adjust my mood and try to fly for a few more years.¡± That resignation report was just to appease his own emotions.


    Yu Mingyi knew that unless he died, the unit would not agree to let him go, nor would his father.


    ¡°Don¡¯t force yourself! Uncle, money is precious, but isn¡¯t your safety important too?¡±


    Yu Mingyi never expected that the first person to support him would be Dong Yi.


    ¡°Training pilots is expensive, but your life is more valuable. Since you already have a rejection reaction, you should follow your heart¡¯s wishes. Don¡¯t wait for an accident to happen and regret it. What is more important than a person¡¯s life?¡±


    Yu Mingyi felt a lump in his throat. These words were not said by his family first, but by a kid he thought was a junior.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have a disease. The Psychological Intervention Group said I have no problem.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s wrong! How can you say there¡¯s no problem when you don¡¯t like it anymore! Boss Qian said that some people have the innate ability to resist psychological tests, and you are such a person. The psychologist can¡¯t see it, so ask your heart. If your heart doesn¡¯t like it anymore, continuing to force it will definitely lead to collapse!¡±


    Dong Yi rarely said so much, and she was truly anxious now.


    She always feels that after she ¡°fell¡± this time, she saw her uncle as soon as she opened her eyes, and her feeling towards him seemed a bit different.


    Since it¡¯s easy to speak now while being sick, she must say everything in her heart.


    ¡°Uncle, your life is priceless, flying is such a precise job. If you continue like this, I am really afraid you will collapse, and at that time, I¡­I¡­I will be very sad!¡±


    Yu Mingyi silently looked at her, her tears still hanging on her eyelashes.


    ¡°Wah!¡± Panpan seemed to have a nightmare, crying on the other bed. Yu Mingyi regained his senses, quickly backed away, awkwardly turned around, picked up his son, and patted him twice.


    ¡°He may need to go to the bathroom. I¡¯ll take him outside.¡±


    Yu Mingyi almost fled with Panpan in his arms when he opened the door and saw Mother Yu and Father Yu standing outside. He stared at them in surprise. ¡°Dad, Mom?¡±


    Hearing him call for his parents, Dong Yi hurriedly struggled to sit up. Just then, Xiao Qian came in with fruits, and seeing this scene, she sensed that Father Yu¡¯s gaze was a bit off. Sharp-minded Boss Qian pretended not to see it and went in to help Dong Yi lie down again.


    ¡°Dad, why are you here?¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t expect his father to come over, nor did he know how much he had heard, but from the old man¡¯s expression, it was clear that he was unhappy.


    ¡°Just came to see you. We¡¯ll discuss your issue later.¡± Father Yu had just spoken to him when Dong Yi heard this and struggled to sit up. Xiao Qian hurried to help her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t blame my uncle! I said all those words. I just think you can¡¯t treat him like this!¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Qian quickly grabbed her sleeve.


    Old Yu was not someone that Dong Yi, a young girl, could confront head-on. But Dong Yi didn¡¯t care about that at the moment. She shook off Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and pointed at Father Yu as she spoke.


    ¡°If you want to beat someone, beat me. Don¡¯t blame my uncle. What have you forced him to become? How can you not feel sorry for him! He has lived for you for thirty years, not living happily, marrying and divorcing, doing work he doesn¡¯t like. Having children is not about making wooden puppets, so you can arrange them however you want


    ¡°Dong Yi, stop talking!¡± Yu Mingyi was sweating coldly as he listened.


    Quickly standing in front of his father, ¡°Dad, she¡¯s young, just a kid, don¡¯t take her seriously.¡±


    ¡°Get out of my way.¡± Father Yu pushed him away, and Dong Yi was so angry that she didn¡¯t care if she was dizzy, she wanted to stand up and confront Father Yu.


    Mother Yu was scared when she saw this, looked at Xiao Qian, and signaled her to stop them. Xiao Qian spread her hands and made a helpless gesture.


    Some people just aren¡¯t afraid to die. They can even be reckless when confronting others. When someone slandered Second Brother Yu in the past, Dong Yi was able to say that she would light a sky lantern for them. Confronting an elder was nothing to her. Moreover, Dong Yi didn¡¯t know Father Yu¡¯s status.


    ¡°Finish what she has to say to me, you yellow-haired girl! You dare to challenge me!¡± Father Yu was humiliated by Dong Yi in front of a room full of people, and he couldn¡¯t keep his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m talking about the issue, not challenging you. I just think you should respect my uncle. If you want to serve the unit, go serve it yourself. Don¡¯t let my uncle be the cannon fodder.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, what cannon fodder!¡± Father Yu¡¯s anger made his veins pop out.


    ¡°Why isn¡¯t it cannon fodder! He gets irritated as soon as he sits in the cockpit. Do you know that? He¡¯s so stressed that he has the same dream repeatedly. Do you know that? You¡¯ve always made him the good child since he was young. He¡¯s been a good child for so many years. When can he live for himself once! Having children is not like making wooden puppets that can be arranged as you like


    As soon as Dong Yi finished speaking, the room was silent.


    Xiao Qian never thought that her reticent little partner would be so powerful when she spoke, leaving Father Yu speechless.


    Dong Yi cried in the end as she spoke.


    ¡°Who can understand the feeling of working hard to strive for something even when you don¡¯t like it, just for the sake of your family? I remember my uncle once said, no one in the family wanted to be a pilot anymore, his father¡¯s dream was unfulfilled, he had to do it¡­ He cares about this family so much and the people in it. Is caring for family feelings foolish? How do you perceive my uncle? You label him with one good child, but isn¡¯t he anything more than those three words in your hearts? He is a person! A person¡­¡±


    By the end, she was sobbing, and even Mother Yu¡¯s eyes were red.


    ¡°We didn¡¯t really treat him as a tool or neglect him ¨C we -¡±


    She couldn¡¯t continue. It seemed like they had treated Second Brother poorly.


    In fact, it was not intentional neglect of the child. It¡¯s just that when there are many children in a family, some are more concerned about them while others are more worried. Parents are not gods, and naturally, they can¡¯t be absolutely fair. They love all their children equally. When Dong Yi cried and spoke these words, Mother Yu¡¯s heart was bleeding. She felt that she owed Second Brother a lot.


    Seeing the situation, Xiao Qian stepped in to try and smooth things over. She patted Dong Yi and comforted her emotions.


    ¡°Actually, aren¡¯t these all very normal things?¡±


    Father Yu was angry, Mother Yu was sad, Second Brother Yu was looking at Dong Yi with mixed feelings, and Dong Yi was crying in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms. Hearing Xiao Qian speak, everyone looked at her..

 Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Once Had a Second Adolescence

    Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Once Had a Second Adolescence


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Second Brother cares about his parents, and Uncle and Aunt care about Second Brother too. But no one can truly know what others are thinking. When we express our feelings in a hurry without proper communication, misunderstandings arise. We¡¯re all family, not class enemies. Some issues can simply be resolved by sitting down together, opening up, and talking.¡±


    In Chinese families, expressing feelings silently is common, leading to a lack of communication, misunderstandings, and generation gaps. Nonetheless, this doesn¡¯t mean there is no love. What Dong Yi said about Second Brother, from her unique perspective, could be considered half-right and half-wrong. For Father Yu and Mother Yu from their generation, they have already accomplished a lot, and they shouldn¡¯t be judged by the standards of the younger generation.


    ¡°If everyone could be perfectly good, there would be no need for psychologists. One rice grain raises a hundred different people, and it¡¯s because people are so different that the world is colorful and diverse. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t millions of families all live the same way? Ultimately, this is about love and being loved, but not expressing it well.¡±


    ¡°Pfffft, you little girl, don¡¯t act like a peacemaker! You¡¯re so cheesy¡­¡± Father Yu was still angry, but his emotional state had softened a bit.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get angry and just laughed.


    ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth, Uncle. From a psychologist¡¯s perspective, although there are some communication barriers between Second Brother and all of you, a family with a twisted atmosphere and no love couldn¡¯t possibly raise a responsible man like Second Brother. Why does he care so much about all of you? Isn¡¯t it because he¡¯s attached to his family? In your situation, if there were no deep feelings, you would already hate each other instead of blaming yourselves.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s intervention eased the tense atmosphere a little.


    Dong Yi also stopped crying and thought for a while, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I went a bit too far just now.¡±


    ¡°Humph, you little yellow-haired girl, you¡¯re the first person to ever dare to criticize me so directly.¡± Father Yu snorted. Yu Mingyi glanced gratefully at Xiao Qian, impressed with her ability to smoothly and tactfully make her points.


    ¡°But I stand by what I said. Please allow Uncle to choose whatever he likes!¡± Dong Yi bowed her head, then forgot that she was still recovering from a concussion, and blacked out as she leaned forward. Xiao Qian quickly held her up.


    ¡°You should rest and recuperate. Yu Mingyi, you, come with me back to the office!¡± Father Yu pointed at Yu Mingyi. Dong Yi wanted to say something, but Xiao Qian put a piece of fruit in her mouth. By the time Dong Yi took it out, Father Yu and Yu Mingyi had left.


    ¡°Boss Qian¡ª- ¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. You¡¯ve already said enough.¡± Xiao Qian made a hushing gesture.


    Mother Yu scooped a bowl of soup for Dong Yi, ¡°Thank you, little girl. If it weren¡¯t for you, we wouldn¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with Second Brother.¡± ¡°Grandmother, I didn¡¯t mean to be disrespectful to you. I just¡­¡± Dong Yi felt a bit of regret for being too blunt just now, especially since Mother Yu was so kind to her now.


    She could have expressed herself more tactfully, lacking Xiao Qian¡¯s skills.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I understand that you were worried about Second Brother. It¡¯s just that we didn¡¯t communicate with him enough.¡±


    From a young age, Second Brother Yu was understanding, and Father and Mother Yu thought he knew everything without having to talk about it. They never expected their child to be in such pain.


    ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s okay. Don¡¯t blame yourself. All families have their bumps and hurdles. This is all so normal. Perhaps after talking with Uncle, Second Brother can open his heart and resolve these issues.¡±


    ¡°I hope so.¡± Mother Yu sighed, unsure whether her husband would now explode in anger at Second Brother.


    Yu Mingyi sat in his father¡¯s car, and the driver took them to his workplace, the airport.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you some time. Go change your clothes. I¡¯ll wait for you in half an hour.¡±


    ¡°Dad, what are you going to do?¡± Yu Mingyi was clueless about his father¡¯s intentions.


    ¡°Just follow orders! Stop asking so many questions!¡±


    Yu Mingyi changed into his uniform and went to the airport, where he unexpectedly found that his father had also put on the clothes and helmet he only wore when flying.


    Upon hearing that Father Yu had arrived, all the leaders of the unit gathered. Father Yu had made great contributions to the unit back in the day. As Father Yu gave a speech, he saw Yu Mingyi approaching and called out an order.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi!¡±


    ¡°Here!¡±


    ¡°Prepare for takeoff!¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Yu Mingyi followed his father onto the airplane.


    The unit leaders looked at each other.


    ¡°What is Old Yu up to¡­?¡± One leader asked, puzzled by his sudden desire to fly.


    ¡°What a model of fatherhood. Like father, like son,¡± another leader remarked, watching the Yu family father and son board the plane.


    As they boarded the two-seat training aircraft together, this marked the first time Yu Mingyi had shared a cockpit with his father. He felt an indescribable sensation in his heart.


    Since childhood, he knew that his father was an impressive pilot. It was when he was only a few years old that he told his father he wanted to fly planes when he grew up. His father was delighted and carried him on his shoulders. Now that he had actually become a pilot, he had never had a moment like this until now ¨C side by side with his father in the cockpit.


    Following the established procedures for takeoff, the tense silence continued between father and son as the aircraft ascended to the sky.


    Looking at his son¡¯s skillful operation, Father Yu finally spoke.


    ¡°You really hate flying and the blue sky?¡±


    ¡°Actually, not really¡­¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t know how things had turned out this way.


    At first, when he joined the unit and took his first flight, he was thrilled. But for some reason, over the past two years, the stress became increasingly unbearable, especially after marrying Wang Xiaohong. He often became upset for no reason.


    ¡°I hated it at times too.¡±


    Father Yu¡¯s words shocked Yu Mingyi, who had always believed that his father was the kind of man who would pour his last drop of blood onto the sky.


    ¡°To outsiders, pilots seem extraordinary, but let them try it themselves! Cooped up in such a small space, you¡¯re constantly on high alert mentally and dressed like a dumpling. It looks cool to wear the uniform, but many can¡¯t even stand it for a moment! They say our salaries are high, but that¡¯s because we earn it with our lives. Pilots deserve this treatment!¡±


    Yu Mingyi nodded, his father had never mentioned any of this before, and he found it quite relatable.


    ¡°Your youngest uncle thinks we¡¯re just flying around like birds all day, but he doesn¡¯t know what it¡¯s really like.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, especially when we¡¯re grounded, we¡¯re treated by ground personnel like grandsons. They control our every move, and it¡¯s so suffocating. The cockpit is so small, and we¡¯re always being controlled.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, that¡¯s the feeling.¡±


    Suddenly, the distance between them seemed to close.


    ¡°Only when the plane takes off and breaks through the clouds, there¡¯s a moment of pure exhilaration. Haha, no one can control us then. We rule the sky, and all our troubles are left on the ground! Soaring into the sky, I am the N0.1 in the sky!¡± Father Yu boasted proudly.


    Yu Mingyi was speechless ¨C his father had such a childish side to him?

 Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Proud of You (Birthday+Update)

    Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Proud of You (Birthday+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    After flying with his father, Father Yu didn¡¯t bring up the topic of asking him to stay at the company, but there was a sense of unexplained resonance between father and son.


    Once they landed safely, Father Yu removed his helmet.


    ¡°I truly love this blue sky. Even though I¡¯ve had moments of hesitation, as long as I can soar in the sky and protect our airspace, my heart is filled with strength. I am too old now, past the age for flying. Otherwise, I genuinely want to take you for a flight, to let you see what an incredible experience you¡¯re giving up!¡±


    ¡°You¡­ agreed?¡± From his father¡¯s words, Yu Mingyi gathered that he agreed with his decision to resign?


    Where did this sunlight suddenly come from?


    ¡°You¡¯re all grown up, possessing your own thoughts. What I consider the best, you may disregard¡­¡± Father Yu looked up at the blue sky with affection. How beautiful! This was the best picture through his eyes.


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s nose felt a little sour.


    At this moment, he realized that his father¡¯s feelings for him weren¡¯t forced but genuine. His father truly wanted to share the best things in the world with them.


    ¡°You still have a few years until the retirement age. If you truly can¡¯t continue and genuinely hate flying, I¡¯ll arrange for your transfer to a groundskeeper role. Once you¡¯ve reached the mandatory years of service, you can choose whether to stay or leave. I won¡¯t force you.¡±


    ¡°Dad?¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t expect his father to say this.


    ¡°I¡¯m heartbroken that someone groomed by the unit with such investment would make this decision. But if your body genuinely can¡¯t fly anymore, to protect you and also the unit¡¯s property, we respect your decision.¡±


    As his father left, Yu Mingyi called out to him.


    ¡°Then, as a father, how would you view this issue?¡±


    Father Yu tossed him the helmet.


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy.¡±


    At that moment, the sunlight shone on his father¡¯s head. His grey hair was clearly visible. Yu Mingyi saw his father against the light. He always used to look up at him when he was young. Only now did he realize his father was actually shorter than him, and he was gradually aging.


    Upon hearing his father say ¡®as long as you¡¯re happy¡¯, Yu Mingyi¡¯s eyes turned somewhat red.


    Father Yu went over and patted his shoulder. ¡°I feel pleased to have taken a ride on the plane you piloted before you made your final decision. You are among the best pilots I have ever seen. No matter what choice you make¡­ Son, I am proud of you¡­ Damn it, Xiao Qian has got me talking cheesy.¡±


    Father Yu awkwardly looked away, not wanting to see his son¡¯s touched expression.


    ¡°But I¡¯m warning you, you stinky brat, whether you change posts or resign is your decision. However, if you slack off in your new role and disgrace the family¡¯s nurturing, I will still punish you. No matter how old you are, you are still my son!¡±


    The last sentence was so quiet that Yu Mingyi almost thought he misheard.


    His father¡¯s figure was already far away.


    Yu Mingyi stood at the airport, watching the planes take off and land, gazing at the long contrails left by planes in the azure blue sky.


    The words of his father and Dong Yi echoed alternately in his ears. His father asked, do you really dislike the blue sky, do you really hate being a proud pilot¡­


    Dong Yi said, the image of him saving someone always appearing in her dreams.


    The joy he felt when he told his father that he wanted to become a pilot as a child and was lifted on top of his father¡¯s head, the excitement from his first flight, and the sense of purpose from participating in the rescue mission all blended into one. His heart was replaced by impulse.


    Looking at the blue sky and the airplanes not far away, that oppressive feeling vanished, replaced by anticipation, passion, a reawakened sense of honor and desire spreading through his heart. Yu Mingyi murmured to himself,


    ¡°I¡­ want to try again¡­¡±


    In the hospital, Mother Yu had already left. Xiao Qian was accompanying Dong Yi.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why do you think my uncle hates flying so much? Is there¡­ really no other way out?¡± she asked.


    ¡°A certain emotion in a certain period of a person¡¯s life may just be hard to overcome. We often refer to it as getting into a rut. Almost everyone experiences this. Some can come to terms with it, while some may never be able to. In reality, how many people in the world understand what they truly love?¡±


    ¡°I really hope he can overcome this difficulty because I have a faint feeling in my heart that he might not be without affection for the blue sky.¡± The image of Yu Mingyi descending from the plane in Dong Yi¡¯s dreams made him seem like a favored son of heaven, etching into her heart.


    ¡°I guess Uncle must have some strategies, no amount of preaching from psychologists is of use, compared to a warm-hearted phrase from a relative. Sometimes I can¡¯t understand why¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian was interrupted by her ringing phone.


    It was a text message from Yu Minglang.


    Qianbao, have you had a meal? Are you busy with homework? I¡¯m fine, no need for a reply.


    Xiao Qian smiled.


    He was probably using a break to send a quick text. Before the text was even finished, his break ended, and he had to turn off his phone. There wasn¡¯t even time to correct typos.


    Reply? Actually, no need for a reply, right?


    She looked at the phone smiling while Dong Yi waited for her to finish her sentence.


    ¡°Boss Qian?¡±


    ¡°What I wanted to say is, sometimes I don¡¯t understand why. Many times, the answers to life¡¯s problems are as simple as a straightforward phrase from a loved one. It may seem easy to an outsider, but it could bring an immeasurable impact on the person involved.¡±


    For instance, the typo-filled message sent by Yu Minglang appeared meaningless but brought her comfort upon reading it.


    ¡°Why are human hearts so complicated¡­¡± Dong Yi couldn¡¯t understand. Many things remained a mystery no matter how she racked her brains.


    ¡°Yes, the human heart is the most intricate yet also the simplest thing. A random phrase could leave a person with a lifetime of suffering. However, a casual remark could unravel problems bottled up for years. We are still researching and learning about many diseases, which is intriguing.¡± Boss Qian looked immense, striving to study complicated diseases was her lifelong goal.


    When Dong Yi was discharged from the hospital, Yu Mingyi came to pick her up. Upon reaching the school gate, Yu Mingyi told Dong Yi with some embarrassment,


    ¡°Dong Yi, I¡¯ve decided to retract my resignation letter for now.¡±


    ¡°Did Grandpa disagree with it? Am I causing trouble for you? I will go apologize to Grandpa and ask him not to make things difficult for you.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s me¡ª¡± It felt somewhat awkward talking about such matters with his younger kinsmen, but Yu Mingyi decided to speak his mind.


    ¡°I¡¯m better now.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°That means that sense of dislike is gone. Anyway, after my leave is over, I will return to flying. You¡­ don¡¯t worry about me anymore.¡±


    After flying with his father, Yu Mingyi spent several hours at the airport. That suffocating feeling vanished all of a sudden.


    Seeing his sincere expression, Dong Yi gave a brilliant smile.


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy.¡±


    Yu Mingyi grinned back at her. This smile not only astounded Dong Yi but held her glued to the spot..

 Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Sorry to You (Birthday+Update)

    Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Sorry to You (Birthday+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    When Dong Yi was talking to Xiao Qian about this matter, she felt very puzzled. ¡°Boss Qian, didn¡¯t you say that you couldn¡¯t cure it?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°It¡¯s like a blind cat bumping into a dead rat.¡±


    Even Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t expected that the key to Second Brother Yu¡¯s heart would be the simple phrase, ¡°Son, I understand you.¡±


    Second Brother Yu was too introverted and had the ability to resist treatment. For now, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t peer into his heart, but Dong Yi accidentally found the bridge for Yu Family father and son to communicate.


    ¡°You and Second Brother Yu are really fated. He just saved you, and you saved him.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t really help much¡­¡± Dong Yi was somewhat embarrassed.


    Xiao Qian patted her and said, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for your paving the way, Father Yu wouldn¡¯t have changed his mind, and Second Brother Yu might have really said goodbye to Blue Sky.¡±


    ¡°What do you think is the reason for Uncle¡¯s behavior, Boss Qian?¡±


    ¡°It seems a bit like hindsight now, but I deduce that what he hates is not Blue Sky, but himself. This is his subconscious expression. Of course, if you had asked me to analyze this before he resolved his mental knot, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to.¡±


    ¡°So he hates himself?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t show any signs of hating Blue Sky previously. The entrusted child from a colleague made him have feelings of self-blame. His way of punishing himself was marrying an unsuitable woman. However, after getting married, he found out that his parents were very upset about his affairs, so he became even more despising himself subconsciously. Eventually, this way of thinking forced him to start hating things he originally liked.¡±


    However, Yu Mingyi himself was unable to notice any of this. His self-control and anti-psychological treatment abilities kept the psychologists from discovering anything. Yet, surprisingly, Dong Yi had unwittingly found the solution.


    ¡°It sounds a bit complicated.¡± Dong Yi felt heartbroken listening. It wasn¡¯t his fault, so why did he do this?


    ¡°Many people think they live their lives very clearly and look down on people with psychological issues, but they don¡¯t know that your lack of mental illness is not because you have a big heart, but because you¡¯re lucky not to have encountered any problems. Many more people are already mentally unhealthy or even twisted, but they never think they have a problem. They see everyone else as defective.¡±


    ¡°So, when his grandfather said he understood him, he got better?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he must have had a great admiration for his father deep down. I need to reflect on myself. I actually didn¡¯t cure this case and gave up too easily.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, do you know that you¡¯re not as cold as you seem?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Qian was taken aback by Dong Yi¡¯s comment.


    ¡°You said you couldn¡¯t treat him a while ago, but you were under great pressure and even talked in your sleep for a few nights.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even know about this.


    ¡°Shi Touyu noticed that you were talking in your sleep, so she tried to find something for you to do. Can you not be mad at her?¡±


    ¡°Why do you all think I¡¯d be mad about this?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t seen her in the past two days, and you¡¯re not eating with her. I thought you were angry.¡± Dong Yi was very perceptive.


    Xiao Qian laughed, ¡°If I really want to get angry at someone, I¡¯d directly fight with them. I don¡¯t do cold wars. Actually, I want to have dinner with her. Can you find her for me?¡±


    In the past few days, Shi Yu was busy with something unknown and didn¡¯t return to the dormitory. She didn¡¯t come back until Xiao Yu had fallen asleep.


    It felt as if she was hiding from Xiao Qian, and she didn¡¯t know what was wrong with her.


    The next day, when Xiao Qian returned to the dormitory early because of discomfort during class, she saw Shi Yu sneaking around her bed.


    Xiao Qian tiptoed over and tapped Shi Yu¡¯s shoulder, startling her so much that she dropped what she was holding.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Xiao Qian saw that Shi Yu was putting a small crystal into her pillow, a delicate white crystal aster flower anklet.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m leaving!¡± Shi Yu wanted to run away when she saw that she was discovered by Xiao Qian, but Xiao Qian grabbed her and forced her to sit down on the bed.


    ¡°What are you up to these days? Why don¡¯t you just give me the gift directly instead of hiding it? Are you actually avoiding me?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ Boss Qian, I¡¯m sorry, I¡­¡± Shi Yu¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red as she hugged Xiao Qian and refused to let go.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Hey, don¡¯t cry, your snot is about to get on my neck.¡± Xiao Qian patted her, wondering what was going on with the child.


    ¡°I feel so useless, always messing things up with good intentions¡­ This is an aster flower representing friendship; I even had it blessed¡­ I hope you don¡¯t hate me¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry, ¡°Hey, Shi Touyu, have you been scammed again? An aster flower being blessed?¡±


    When did this thing start representing friendship? This was yet another symbol of Shi Touyu¡¯s naivete, after the Big Mouth Monkey incident.


    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s interesting to put something that¡¯s supposed to be worn on the foot into my pillow?¡±


    ¡°Just speak your mind, hiding things like this is so uncomfortable, it¡¯s not like you.¡±


    Seeing that Xiao Qian was still the same as before, Shi Yu felt even more guilty and hugged her while sobbing.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I shouldn¡¯t have let you perform in the stage play. I thought you could be happier that way, but I didn¡¯t expect to cause you so much trouble. It¡¯s all my fault.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought she was talking about using Yu Minglang¡¯s photo to persuade her to act, so she patted her.


    ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? If I didn¡¯t want to participate, who could force me? Don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    ¡°They used your photo for the poster. I had a fight with the Club President over it, but I still couldn¡¯t get back the ones they sent out. Will you hate me?¡± ¡°Photo?¡± Xiao Qian was surprised, and Shi Yu nervously explained the matter.


    ¡°This soft-shelled turtle, using my photo without my consent, and having the nerve to send me a box of inferior food for 3 yuan. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s get rid of his crappy club!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already destroyed it¡­ I scratched him¡­¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian laughed.


    To make Shi Yu want to scratch someone, it must mean that the landlord¡¯s daughter was really angry.


    ¡°Boss Qian, it¡¯s my fault, I didn¡¯t keep an eye on him, it¡¯s all my fault, you can hit me however you want, just don¡¯t ignore me¡­¡±


    ¡°Hey, who¡¯s ignoring who? You¡¯ve been so busy these days, I want to find you, but I can¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not mad at me?¡± Shi Yu looked up at her.


    Xiao Qian wiped her tears, ¡°How could I not be? You ran away and hid from me because of someone else¡¯s mistake, making Da Yi think I¡¯m a petty person who¡¯s trying to exclude you. This matter is too big. You need to treat me to Night Market Barbecue Skewers and keep asking for three days.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll treat you for three months if I have to¡­¡± Shi Yu looked at Boss Qian in disbelief. Qian¡¯s personality was very strong, and Shi Yu thought she would cut ties and never see her again.


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you really going to forgive me so easily?¡±


    ¡°No friendship without barbecue skewers. The photo incident wasn¡¯t your fault, it was the Club President¡¯s doing. I¡¯ll settle the score with him later.. You thought I was under a lot of pressure because of Second Brother¡¯s illness and wanted me to divert my attention, right?¡±

 Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Foreshadowing Everywhere

    Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Foreshadowing Everywhere


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Shi Yu nodded.


    ¡°That¡¯s what I thought¡­but¡­¡±


    -From now on, consult with me if you have a problem. Though you made a small mistake this time, your spirit is still commendable.¡±


    -I was afraid you¡¯d become like Da Yi and sleepwalk. You were chanting Ming Lang¡¯s name every day during those two days, so I thought you must be missing him. I asked my brother to get some news about him and thought you might not accept it directly. I wanted to distract you, so I came up with this idea ¨C but it seems like I¡¯ve messed up.¡±


    Chanting Yu Minglang¡¯s name? Xiao Qian was both stunned and enlightened.


    Her stress was probably because she was afraid she couldn¡¯t find a way to save Yu Mingyi. If Xiao Qiang got sick in the future, she wouldn¡¯t have any solutions.


    The two brothers were quite alike in that regard. When had she become so attached to Yu Minglang?


    If it were anyone else, Shi Yu wouldn¡¯t have felt so much pressure, but this was Boss Qian, and she really liked Xiao Qian. She was afraid of ruining things and losing her trust.


    Seeing her usually cheerful roommate so distressed, Xiao Qian patted her on


    the back and comforted her.


    ¡°Shi Yu, I don¡¯t know what you¡¯ve gone through in the past that made you so afraid of losing friendships, but I guess you must have experienced something. That¡¯s why you¡¯re so eager for friends. I¡¯m a clear-cut person when it comes to rewards and punishments. I know what happened this time. You¡¯re a good person, but you¡¯re just too gullible. People¡¯s hearts can be darker than you think. To some people, your innocence is like a helpless lamb waiting to be slaughtered.¡±


    ¡°I just found out that you can¡¯t really know someone from their appearance.


    When I asked you to go there, I just wanted you to take your mind off things, but I didn¡¯t expect the club president to do that.¡±


    Compared to Xiao Qian and Dong Yi, Shi Yu was indeed a child, only in her teens and hadn¡¯t experienced much. Her excessive longing for friendship led her to do things with good intentions but bad outcomes. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hate her. She¡¯d rather Shi Yu stay as naive and adorable as she is now, rather than being insightful but desperate like in her past life. Some innocence, once lost, can never be regained.


    ¡°College is like a mini society. We¡¯re no longer children once we¡¯re here.


    Everyone¡¯s experiences and personalities are different. You¡¯ve never suffered or encountered real bad guys since you were little. You need to know that some people are not as good as you think. Until something happens, you can¡¯t tell who¡¯s who. Shi Yu, be more careful. Don¡¯t let yourself be fooled again.


    ¡°I¡¯ll remember that, Boss Qian.¡±


    -You don¡¯t believe me when I said you¡¯re like the country bumpkin daughter of a wealthy family.¡± Xiao Qian teased her, and Shi Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    ¡°You should wear this ankle chain. I specially asked for it.


    It¡¯s winter, aren¡¯t you afraid of getting cold wearing this? I really can¡¯t understand you.¡± As per Shi Yu¡¯s insistence, Xiao Qian reluctantly wore the red string tied crystal aster flower ankle chain. It had several little crystal aster flowers on it, giving a maidenly vibe, entirely in Shi Yu¡¯s style.


    ¡°The three of us will each have one. I¡¯ve also tucked one in Dong Yi¡¯s pillow. We, the 4444 sisters, will be best friends for a lifetime.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a second-year, and you¡¯re dragging others down with you. Can¡¯t you pick a better pattern?¡± Xiao Qian complained as she looked at the ankle chain.


    However, she didn¡¯t know that this small item would save her life in a crucial moment. But that¡¯s another story.


    After the final exams, Xiao Qian packed her bags and, with all A¡¯s on her report card, said goodbye to her roommates. She boarded the car of Yu Minglang s childhood friend and returned to her home in Qiang City.


    Instead of its usual bustling, the dry cleaning shop had a ¡°Closed¡± sign on it. When Xiao Qian arrived home, Jia Xiufang was not there, while Playboy Chen Zilong sat downstairs on the sofa, eating an apple while reading a comic. Seeing Xiao Qianentering followed by an unfamiliar man carrying her suitcase, he sprang up.


    ¡°Sis! When did you come back?¡±


    Xiao Qian deliberately ignored her brother¡¯s excited tone, snorted, ¡°What now,


    I need your permission to come back?¡±


    ¡öI was on my way to pick you up! Look at you, sis, you must have enjoyed the food at university. You¡¯ve gained some weight!


    Chen Zilong got kicked by an angry Xiao Qian.


    She had indeed gained a little weight, but she was just over ninety pounds. Mother Yu had sent her delicious food every week, and Xiao Qian would sometimes eat steamed buns dipped in meat sauce when she was hungry at night. Unknowingly, she had put on some weight, and not only did she gain weight, but her roommates had also collectively gained weight, striving for a better life.


    -Xiao Qian, I¡¯ll leave your suitcase here.¡± Hai Zhao put down her luggage, and Xiao Qian called out to him.


    ¡°Stay for dinner before you leave.¡±


    ¡°No need, it¡¯s all on Yu Minglang¡¯s tab. I¡¯ll treat him later.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt a little guilty for having someone drive her all this way without even offering a drink.


    ¡°At least rest a while before you leave. I¡¯ll make some tea.


    ¡°Really, no need. I¡¯m in a hurry. Xiao Xi is back, and I need to go watch her performance. Xiao Qian, why don¡¯t you go and watch her too? I can get you a ticket.¡±


    Xiao Xi, was Yu Minglang¡¯s twin sister, Yu Mingxi.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a fan of traditional songs, but please give my regards to Sister Xiao Xi.¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t formally met Yu Mingxi yet ¨C there would be opportunities in the future.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll pass on the message. By the way, Xiao Qian, what do you think of my outfit today?¡± Hai Zhao adjusted his brand-new jacket.


    ¡°It¡¯s nice, very good.¡±


    Xiao Qian saw Hai Zhao off and stood in the courtyard, thinking about what felt strange.


    Since when had Hai Zhao become so lacking in confidence? This playboy had always been flamboyant and cocky before. Why did he ask her today if his clothes were suitable?


    Chen Zilong was circling around her suitcase.


    ¡°Sis, did you bring me a gift?¡±


    Xiao Qian kicked him in the butt, ¡°What gift? Stay away from my stuff! Have you finished your winter break homework? How did you do on your exam?¡± As the topic turned to grades, Chen Zilong¡¯s eyes flashed, and he hesitated.


    ¡°They haven¡¯t been posted yet¡­¡±


    ¡°Even if they do, you still wouldn¡¯t pass.¡± Xiao Qian knew her brother was not cut out for studying.


    -What¡¯s the point of going to school? Those college students still can¡¯t find jobs when they graduate!¡±


    He got hit again.


    ¡°Chen Zilong, don¡¯t get carried away by the nonsense you see on the news. College students may not be worth much nowadays, but at least they¡¯re m college. You¡¯re not even qualified to criticize them, since you¡¯re a slacker student. College students maybe bad, but they¡¯re at least better than you!


    Xiao Qian looked Chen Zilong up and down, suspecting that he hadn¡¯t even washed his face that morning. He was so untidy and became so decadent during the vacation.


    -If you think going to school is really useless, 1 can find you another job during the winter break.¡±


    -No, sis, I won¡¯t play games again, I really won¡¯t!¡± Chen Zilong now had a headache just thinking about games. The conditioned reflex thought of those desperate times in the training base where everyone had been threatened into working day and night without a break..

 Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Past Life and Present Life

    Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Past Life and Present Life


    Translator: 549690339


    -You really like socializing, don¡¯t you? You admire the social big brother so much. How about I find a disco for you to check out?¡± Xiao Qian said to Chen


    Zilong.


    Chen Zilong immediately begged for mercy. ¡°I surrender, sister. Can I just study well?¡±


    Xiao Qian hummed. As she calculated, Chen Wanku of the past had caused numerous troubles by now, making her marry the scumbag without a chance for divorce. However, after being taught a lesson by her in this life, he had been behaving and not causing any trouble.¡¯


    She commanded him to move his luggage upstairs.


    Where did mom go?¡±


    ¡°To a village meeting. Sister, many people have been coming to our house and the surrounding area lately, carrying tools and measuring. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    People were measuring with tools?


    Xiao Qian slightly organized her thoughts and immediately widened her eyes!


    ¡°Sister, what¡¯s going on? I heard it might be the relocation office, but we¡¯ve been noisy for so long, and they¡¯ve measured several times already, but there has been no movement. This time is like thunder and rain ¨C sister?¡±


    Chen Zilong watched Xiao Qian, who had just been calm, suddenly get emotional. She rushed to the calendar on the table, flipping through it, and then closed her eyes, as if recalling something.


    ¡°Sister?¡± Chen Zilong looked puzzledly at Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes and suddenly opened them. She pushed Chen Zilong aside and strode out.


    ¡°Sister, where are you going?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going out to do something, and I might be back late.¡±


    Chen Zilong shrugged, ¡°This must be going to see Brother Lang, right? So impatient right after coming home¡­¡±


    But Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t going to see Yu Minglang at all.


    In her previous life, she recalls that on this day, she was battered and bruised by the scumbag and returned home to seek help from her family for a divorce. At that time, the village was also having a meeting, but the representative of the family was not Jia Xiufang but Chen Lin. Xiao Qian waited at home for half a day, and when Chen Lin came back with a pleased expression on his face and heard about her divorce, he immediately drove her out without any discussion.


    At first, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know why her father was so eager to drive her away.


    As she was leaving, she heard the neighbors discussing with joyful faces. Then she learned that the area was about to be demolished.


    That means a house, money, and how much the family could get.


    Chen Lin hid the university admission notice to save money for his son. After Xiao Qian¡¯s marriage, she discovered that the bitch was homosexual and wanted a divorce, but Chen Lin wouldn¡¯t allow it because he wanted to get money from the bitch to clean up his mess. Even when the house was about to be demolished, and the family got their money, Chen Lin still wouldn¡¯t let Xiao Qian divorce because he was afraid of giving her a share of the family¡¯s property.


    If it was said that her marriage with the scumbag was filled with only indifference and violence, and it had already made her physically and mentally exhausted, then Chen Lin¡¯s attitude was like the straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. Unable to see a way out, Xiao Qian ultimately chose to end her life on this day in her previous life.


    Walking on the same road as she did back then, she headed towards the place where she had jumped into the river.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s expression grew colder and colder.


    All those things from her past were unbearable humiliations.


    She couldn¡¯t imagine how she could have been so wretched back then. Why couldn¡¯t she be like her present self? Even if she wanted to die, she could blow up the scumbag and trash father along with her by hugging a gas tank.


    That was truly the most innocent time when she had never thought of harming anyone before this day in her past life. However, no one had spared her either.


    The river was already frozen, and only in the center of it was a hole. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know whether it was made by fishermen or people washing clothes. This side was not far from the Urban Village, and if anyone had a seriously ill elder at home, they would, according to custom, bring their clothes to wash in the river as well.


    Xiao Qian stood by the river, looking at the hole with a cold smile and ice-cold eyes.


    When treating others, she often used phrases like ¡°embracing the wounded inner child¡± to help them confront the hidden, wounded child within. But she didn¡¯t want to embrace her wounded child, even if it¡¯s only a memory. All she could think of now was how the weak shouldn¡¯t have it good.


    If she hadn¡¯t jumped in her previous life and met the person who saved her, changed her thoughts, and also changed her destiny, perhaps she would have already died in this freezing lake.


    Even knowing that her thoughts were extremist, she didn¡¯t want to change. Perhaps the kind-hearted child in her heart had long been frozen to death in this lake.


    Who, born into this life, is a deep-thinking, unscrupulous person from the start?


    But that¡¯s the way the environment forces people to change, forcing her to metamorphose into the person she is now. Should she thank Chen Lin and the scumbag?


    Nowadays, even thinking about these people disgusts Xiao Qian. Her purpose for coming here today is not to disgust herself, but to wait.


    She¡¯s waiting for the person who saved her in her previous life.


    She wants to know who saved her and who changed her destiny.


    In her past life, the person who saved her sat by her side in the hospital and talked to her for a while after the incident. Those words helped Xiao Qian get through a lot and also laid the foundation for her current character, in fact, Xiao Qian can no longer remember what the person looked like or what exactly they said, just the general meaning.


    She once used the professional analysis that her excellent memory somehow only forgot her benefactor¡¯s appearance. In the end, it was concluded that this memory loss could be the result of an avoidance reaction after the trauma. She felt that her most painful and vulnerable period was a humiliating period in her life and instinctively did not think about it, inadvertently blocking out the appearance of her benefactor as well.


    Post-traumatic reactions can take two forms: some people hold onto the memory and even constantly experience ¡°flashbacks¡± in their everyday lives, inserting frightening memories that lead to illusions, hallucinations, and dissociative disorders. On the contrary, Xiao Qian blocked that memory and did not want to recall it, hoping to face the difficulties of the past.


    However, so far, she has not found a therapist who can treat her. She and Second Brother Yu have some similarities, both belonging to the category of exceptionally hard to hypnotize, having the strongest antitherapeutic abilities. It is frustrating for a therapist to seek treatment as no one has a stronger skillset them themselves.


    Another few minutes and she would be able to see the one who saved her and face the vulnerability of her past life. Xiao Qian felt a bit excited.


    Perhaps after addressing this issue, her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder would be somewhat alleviated.


    There was still some time before she jumped into the river in her previous life, so Xiao Qian stood by the river and waited.


    Several people were setting up stalls by the river, as it was right by the entrance of a park and many children came to play during their vacation.


    A young girl who seemed to be a student came over, promoting a card with a string to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sister, I am a student who works part-time. Would you buy a wish card? If you hang it on the tree, it can bring you good luck for a year.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked behind the girl and saw a pine tree with a few cards fluttering in the wind.


    It seemed that it was the same in her past life. She had bought one when she was feeling hopeless, but when she held the pen to write, her mind went blank, and she tied an empty one to the tree. This incident deepened her desire to die. That¡¯s because she didn¡¯t know what hope there was for living..

 Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 214: How Can She Explain (Birthday+Update)

    Chapter 214: Chapter 214: How Can She Explain (Birthday+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    In the past life, she was so desperate at this moment.


    Her proudest achievement in academics could no longer be realized.


    There was also a marriage she could not leave, a father who clearly had money to help her but pushed her into the abyss, and a bottomless pit of a playboy brother.


    She didn¡¯t know what she could do in the future, guarding an empty and coldly violent marriage.


    Death might be a relief.


    But after her benefactor saved her, he talked a lot to her.


    Looking back, it could be considered a kind of hypnosis, right? He unintentionally instilled a concept in her, which caused Xiao Qian¡¯s personality to change drastically. She couldn¡¯t remember anything else, but she remembered his central idea.


    Whoever offended her would be beaten, no one could put her down, and she wouldn¡¯t be pampered! What¡¯s the use of dying? When you die, you lose everything. You have to live to annoy those who you hate!


    Soon, she would meet the benefactor¡­


    ¡°Sis, buy one, it¡¯s one yuan each. Buy a beautiful wish and help a student who works part-time like me.¡± The girl selling wish lists was still trying her best to promote.


    Xiao Qian took out a yuan from her pocket and handed it to her. The girl happily handed her a list and a pen.


    Xiao Qian picked up the pen, thought for a moment, and wrote nothing.


    ¡°Sis.. Aren¡¯t you going to write something?¡± The girl asked the same question as in her past life when she saw Xiao Qian hanging the blank list.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t answer, with tears in her eyes, because she didn¡¯t know how to tell her sadness to others. She hung the blank list because she felt there was no hope in life.


    But now, Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes were full of confident and calm demeanor, and she said calmly.


    ¡°I control my own fate, and I can do whatever I want. I don¡¯t need to write this.¡± What¡¯s the use of telling heaven about one¡¯s wishes? Heaven is so busy, where¡¯s the time to look at this? What she wanted could all be obtained by her efforts, without writing a list.


    The girl who sold the list looked at Xiao Qian with starry eyes. What a handsome sister!


    Both were blank lists, but the mentality was different. From the confusion to the present, Xiao Qian had experienced many things, and part of the reason for her current personality was because of the benefactor who would appear later. Xiao Qian raised her head and tied the list to the branches. Suddenly, her sight paused. The handwriting on the list next to her¡­ Why was it so familiar?!


    It was him, it was the handwriting of her benefactor!


    Xiao Qian was immediately invigorated!


    This handwriting, she couldn¡¯t be mistaken!


    It was the handwriting of the benefactor in her past life. After he saved her, they corresponded many times later. Many problems she couldn¡¯t solve herself were solved with his help!


    Divorcing the scumbag and dealing with the repeat exam file, which was hindered by the scumbag¡¯s family, were easily resolved by her benefactor.


    Xiao Qian speculated that he was definitely not an ordinary person. He must be from a powerful background. But when she had the ability to repay his kindness, he disappeared without a word, leaving her unable to find him.


    This neat regular script, Xiao Qian would definitely not be mistaken. She excitedly turned around and asked the young girl who sold the list.


    ¡°Do you remember who tied this?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ I think it was an elder brother, very tall, but I can¡¯t remember clearly. It¡¯s been a while.¡±


    It was him, it was him!


    Xiao Qian stroked the handwriting on top, deeply engraved in her memory, with ten big characters written on the list:


    Choose the one I love, love the one I choose, forever.


    That was the words on his wish list.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze stopped on another list, her eyes widened.


    ¡°Is the person who just tied this list the same as the one tied to that list?¡±


    The handwriting seems similar!


    ¡°I can¡¯t remember¡­ But I don¡¯t think anyone has bought two, so it should not be the same person, right?¡± The girl selling the list was not sure.


    Xiao Qian looked at the second list. There were just four characters: Family health.


    The handwriting was similar to the one she had just seen, but on closer examination, it was slightly different. The strokes and pauses were different, all in the same vigorous regular script.


    If these two handwriting samples were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department for appraisal, many differences could be identified. However, an ordinary person looking at it would find it very similar.


    Xiao Qian was not a professional criminal investigator, so she could not accurately identify the handwriting. So when she saw these two lists, her head started spinning.


    She couldn¡¯t accurately identify which one was her benefactor from her past life. These two people must have practiced regular script writing in the same style.


    Xiao Qian was having a headache. How could finding a benefactor be so difficult? Maybe she should pretend to commit suicide.


    While the young girl was promoting the list to others, Xiao Qian quickly pulled both lists off the tree and put them into her pocket. Her benefactor was one of them.


    It seemed that she could only recreate the scene from her past life.


    There were no railings by the river, she could easily step on it. She deliberately slowed down her pace and tried her best to imitate the entanglement when she wanted to jump into the river in her previous life, hoping to attract her benefactor again.


    She was about to reach the edge of the river. Xiao Qian closed her eyes and waited for a while.


    She had hesitated for a long time when she stood here in the past. It wasn¡¯t time yet, so she had to deliberately stall for a while.


    After standing for several minutes, there was still no one coming. Xiao Qian thought: was she not doing it right?


    So she took a step forward, suspended one leg over the river. It should look convincing now, right?


    She could only guess the approximate time. In her previous life, she jumped into the river without a watch. Who knew when her benefactor would come? It was about this time that by following the rhythm of her past life, as she jumped down, someone would jump and save her.


    It was so cold, she didn¡¯t want to jump for real. If the timing was wrong and the benefactor didn¡¯t come, she would really freeze to death, which would be too stupid.


    While Xiao Qian was lost in her thoughts, suddenly, a strong grip grabbed her arm and pulled her back for two steps. A voice sounded from behind her, full of anxiety:


    ¡°What are you doing!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was overjoyed: the benefactor ¨C wait a minute, it¡¯s him?!


    Xiao Qian looked incredulously at the man in front of her, his face unable to hide his anxiety. He was wearing a camel-colored woolen coat with a flipped collar, with a hint of urban elegance. Wasn¡¯t it Zheng Xu, whom she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time?


    After Zheng Xu¡¯s specific phobia was cured by Xiao Qian, they lost contact. It wasn¡¯t that Zheng Xu couldn¡¯t find Xiao Qian; he just didn¡¯t want to see her annoying expression when mentioning Yu Ming Lang.


    He was driving by today and saw a figure resembling her, so he chased after her. She looked like she was actually going to commit suicide.


    In the previous life, Zheng Xu also passed by, but he didn¡¯t know Xiao Qian at that time, so he wouldn¡¯t stop for a strange woman. From this moment on, history was different from before.


    Xiao Qian was powerless. Why did he have to come now, neither earlier nor later?


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! What are you thinking! If you have any problems, why didn¡¯t you come to me? What are you doing?¡± Zheng Xu¡¯s voice was very stern, and he was convinced that Xiao Qian wanted to commit suicide.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I was just¡­¡± Xiao Qian was powerless.


    How could she explain?

 Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 215 Who is the Benefactor (Monthly ticket 1750+ Update)

    Chapter 215: Chapter 215 Who is the Benefactor (Monthly ticket 1750+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian was being so hesitant and indirect. Zheng Xu seemed to be losing his mind. Pointing at Xiao Qian, he exclaimed, ¡°I misjudged you!¡±


    Xiao Qian found it all amusing and absurd. Here her plan was thoroughly ruined by this guy, and he had the nerve to act as though she was a disappointment!


    The two stood by the ice hole, Zheng Xu getting increasingly agitated. Their scene attracted the attention of a few passersby strolling along the shore.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s unit was working on a project near the park, and Yu Minglang had come by to inspect the progress. It happened to be a break time, with many of his colleagues hanging around the area.


    ¡°Manager, that car is blocking our way. I¡¯m trying to find the owner¡­ What¡¯s up with the couple over there?¡± one of the employees asked Zhu Dexi, the deputy general manager.


    Zhu Dexi glanced over at the icy riverbank, uncertain whether the couple was having a regular quarrel or preparing for a lovers¡¯ double suicide. From his perspective, both Zheng Xu and Xiao Qian were standing on the ice.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go have a look.¡±


    ¡°Comrade, do you need any help?¡±


    Zhu Dexi walked over and asked Xiao Qian and Zheng Xu.


    Xiao Qian turned around to see a man dressed in a suit. She was taken aback. Could this be her true benefactor?


    The man in front of her was about 175-178 cm tall, of average build, wore glasses, and appeared quite cultured.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t remember the face of her benefactor, but his attire matched. The girl had said that her benefactor was a well-dressed man, so it could very well be him!


    She looked around the park, and there really weren¡¯t many men dressed in suits.


    As Xiao Qian stared at Zhu Dexi, he became somewhat uncomfortable. To be stared at so intensely by such a beautiful girl was enough to make any man¡¯s heart race.


    Zheng Xu noticed Xiao Qian¡¯s unusual gaze at Zhu Dexi and asked her,


    ¡°Do you know him?¡±


    ¡°I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei!¡±


    With an excited outburst, everyone turned their heads towards the noise. Yu Minglang was happily running over.


    Yes, there was no awkwardness in watching a man in a suit run. It felt just right.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang?!¡± Xiao Qian was confused.


    Wasn¡¯t he supposed to be busy? Why did he suddenly show up here?


    The current situation was chaotic. The man who might be her benefactor, her good buddy Zheng Xu, and her Xiao Qiang were all present, completely different from the setup of her past life.


    ¡°Old Zhu, what are you doing here?¡± Yu Minglang asked Zhu Dexi.


    ¡°Xiao Wang just told me that a car was blocking our way, so I came here to check it out¡ª you know them?¡±


    Upon hearing about a car blocking the path, Zheng Xu looked towards the riverside and found that it was indeed his car.


    Yu Minglang was happily looking at his Xiao Mei, her little face flushed from the cold. Next to her stood the highly annoying Zheng Xu, whom Yu Minglang instantly blurred out in his mind, pretending not to see him at all.


    Zheng Xu was uncomfortable with Yu Minglang¡¯s presence, especially his sickeningly sweet exchanges between him and Xiao Qian.


    ¡°That¡¯s my car, I¡¯ll move it now. Dr. Chen, until next time.¡± Zheng Xu said to Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang gave him a pretentious look, ¡°Ah, it¡¯s Young Master Zheng, what a coincidence.¡±


    He acted as if he had just noticed him.


    Zheng Xu just glanced at him, ¡°Fourth Brother Yu, if you don¡¯t have the time to accompany Dr. Chen, so that she¡¯s feeling so sad and upset, stop squandering your resources.¡±


    Xiao Qian was considering ¡°ending it all,¡± and Zheng Xu put the blame squarely on Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t a fan of Zheng Xu to start with, and when he heard Zheng Xu acting high and mighty, schooling him, he got furious and started counting on his fingers.


    ¡°Which eye of yours sees my Xiao Mei being sad? Besides, what business is it of yours!¡±


    Zheng Xu isn¡¯t usually an impulsive man, but today he was scared by Xiao Qian¡¯s behavior. Suddenly, he swung his fist at Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang was looking at Xiao Qian, love streaming from his eyes. It was such a joy to come across his Xiao Mei while at work. He didn¡¯t expect Zheng Xu to attack without any warning. Unable to dodge in time, he was hit on the shoulder.


    Yu Minglang was about to punch back in anger when Zhu Dexi hurriedly held him back.


    ¡°Old Yu, speak calmly! Remember the impact!¡±


    ¡°Damn, Zheng Xu, you wait for me! Wait until I get a day off, I¡¯ll beat you till your father can¡¯t recognize you!¡± Yu Minglang knew about the potential repercussions of beating Zheng Xu in the middle of all the people. The impact would be too negative.


    ¡°I¡¯ll show you what a real calf is like, see you at the parking lot under the family home building on New Year¡¯s Eve!¡± Zheng Xu said furiously.


    Xiao Qian was left speechless, ¡°Can you two stop messing around? It¡¯s the New Year, you must have something better to do than picking fights¡­¡±


    Zheng Xu gave Xiao Qian a glance. His eyes were filled with frustration and disappointment. He turned around and left.


    Yu Minglang gave the retreating figure of Zheng Xu the middle finger, mentally. If it weren¡¯t for him being busy at work right now, he would make sure Zheng fell into the ice hole.


    ¡°Chen Xiao Qian is my girlfriend. Xiao Qian, this is the Deputy General Manager of our company.¡±


    Yu Minglang was the General Manager, mainly responsible for operations. Zhu Dexi was the Deputy General Manager he brought in, mainly responsible for the company¡¯s internal matters. Essentially, he was Yu Minglang¡¯s right-hand man. Zhu Dexi was one of the trusted aides Yu Minglang brought from his old unit. They had a solid relationship.


    Zhu Dexi was more principled and gentle while Yu Minglang was more assertive and manly. They didn¡¯t always see eye-to-eye in terms of methods, but they generally worked well together. This was a good thing about Yu Minglang ¨C he was objective and did not let personal feelings influence his judgment. Even though he thought Old Zhu was too stubborn, he still recognized his managerial skills and thought him the most suitable for the role.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Xiao Qian continued to stare at Zhu Dexi, trying to find something familiar about him, but regrettably, she didn¡¯t remember anything.


    ¡°Nice to meet you. I should have invited you out for a meal, but work isn¡¯t done yet. I¡¯ll take you two out next time when I get the chance. Old Yu, I¡¯m going to check out the situation with the clients¡¯ representatives. You chat with your girlfriend for a while.¡± After Zhu Dexi finished speaking, he lowered his voice and said a few more words.


    ¡°There¡¯s a small grove over there, not too many people.¡±


    Yu Minglang elbowed him, ¡°Got it, get going already. Your reminder is making it hard for me and my girlfriend to talk.¡±


    Leading Xiao Qian to the small grove not far from them, Yu Minglang looked around, made sure they were alone, then embraced Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you¡¯re on vacation today. That¡¯s great.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I knew you were busy so I had Hai Zhao pick me up. What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°We have a project nearby. The clients¡¯ representatives need a break, so we came here to enjoy the scenery. I¡¯m stuck showing them around.¡±


    Yu Minglang was studying Xiao Qian intently from all angles, especially her lips. He missed them so much, and desperately wanted to kiss them. But he refrained, out of concern for appearances.


    ¡°Was the man earlier your Deputy General Manager?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he¡¯s a bit of a pedant, always rambling on, sometimes I want to sack him. But he¡¯s quite capable at work. I brought him over from my old unit, he even gave up a regular position to follow me. He¡¯s part of my team.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, are there many men wearing suits here in the park today?¡±

 Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Ill share half with you (

    Chapter 216: Chapter 216: I¡¯ll share half with you (


    Requesting for monthly passes )


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Wearing a suit? Only Zhu Daodao and I. Daodao is the nickname I gave him. But you wouldn¡¯t know how much he nags, he prattles on more than the law codes I memorized.¡±


    ¡°Is he a local from Qiang City? And what about his family background?¡±


    She recalls her benefactor mentioning that he is not a local. Although he never spoke about his family, the fact that he managed to resolve the issues with the scumbag¡¯s family implies that his own family is relatively influential.


    ¡°He is not a local. Never heard him talking about his family. Once while drinking, he unintentionally mentioned that his father was a leader, which is probably why he has officialdom in his speech Xiao Mei, why do you seem


    more interested in him than you are in your boyfriend whom you haven¡¯t seen in a while?¡±


    Things seem off to Yu Minglang as his long-lost girlfriend seems to be more interested in asking about somebody else. Worse still, that man is someone whom Minglang dislikes, leaving him simmer with jealousy.


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t have time to think about all that, she needs to confirm who her benefactor is.


    Taking the two wish cards from her pocket, ¡°Look at these, which handwriting is his?¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at the two wish cards she had taken out, and his eyes lit up.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, why do you have my ¡± My goodness, such an awkward feeling.


    It¡¯s like having my secret exposed.


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t notice Yu Minglang¡¯s discomfort. Holding one card in each hand, she asks, ¡°Which one is his?¡±


    Yu Minglang suddenly becomes resentful.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to tell you.¡±


    He decides to be unfeeling, he doesn¡¯t want to comply with this ungrateful woman.


    ¡°Be serious, I¡¯m discussing an important matter.¡± Xiao Qian intends to confirm the handwriting. If she can, then generally speaking, she can confirm her past life benefactor is Zhu Dexi.


    The benefactor sent her tuition fees in the past using his friend¡¯s name. She, therefore, did not know his real name.


    ¡°Why are you so hung up on him? What has Zhu Daodao done to have left such a lasting impression on you?¡±


    ¡°Ahh, my classmate received a scholarship, and he wrote me a letter in this handwriting. These two handwritings look alike, so I want to confirm which handwriting is his¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian reluctantly comes up with an excuse. Logically speaking, it makes sense, because anyone who could help strangers must have a big heart and may regularly support students.


    ¡°How could these two be the same? See, this handwriting is strong and firm, clearly someone with deep skill. Look at how moving it is, expressing his fondness for his wife. It says: ¡®Choose who I love, Love who I choose.¡¯ If a time limit were to be added, it would be forever. Such a responsible man is hard to find.¡±


    Yu Minglang detailed one of the cards, then looked disdainfully at the other one. ¡°Now look at this one: ¡®a healthy family.¡¯ Clearly, it is from a single man, can you tell what kind of a man is still single at the age of 30? Always rambling about tradition and customs, it¡¯s obviously because he has defects. Look at his ugly handwriting -¡±


    Xiao Qian is confused by his evaluations. He was required to distinguish between two seemingly similar handwriting styles, so why are they being portrayed so differently?


    ¡°So, you know both of them?¡±


    ¡°Uh-huh¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately shook his arm, ¡°Tell me, please?¡±


    Yu Minglang was usually really vulnerable to Xiao Qian¡¯s coquetry¡ªhe¡¯d practically offer her his head as a football if she were to coyly ask him for it. But not today. The more she pouts, the angrier he gets.


    ¡°Tell you what? So what if he donated money and sponsored a student? Did your classmate receive money with a remittance slip signed by Wang Erfu?¡± ¡°How do you know that?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze drifted. ¡°There was a coworker named Wang Erfu at my old unit. He limped due to a leg injury. Whenever any of us donated money or sponsored a student, we always did it in his name.¡±


    ¡°What?! I didn¡¯t expect that.¡±


    ¡°So, you don¡¯t need to go investigating. Over half the people at my old unit have sponsored students. Zhu Daodao wasn¡¯t the first, and he certainly won¡¯t be the last.¡±


    Righteousness, justice, these are engraved in our hearts, and they won¡¯t change even if we part ways.¡±


    ¡°You mean, one of these slips was written by Zhu Dexi?¡± Xiao Qian grasps the point in Yu Minglang¡¯s words.


    ¡°You figure it out, I won¡¯t tell you.¡± After saying this, Yu Minglang grabs both cards.


    His phone rings¡ªit¡¯s his unitting calling him. Everyone is ready.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, stop running around during the holiday. I¡¯ll see if I can take time off to come meet you.¡± He warmed Xiao Qian¡¯s cheek with his hands before he turned to leave.


    Xiao Qian pouts. She was dealing with a worthless scoundrel who wouldn¡¯t share useful information. She didn¡¯t feel like saying goodbye to him.


    Yu Minglang had walked quite a distance before he looked back to see Xiao Qian. She was heading the opposite direction, she didn¡¯t look back, and muttered to herself.


    ¡°This heartless little girl, couldn¡¯t she say something nice? She doesn¡¯t even recognize her own boyfriend¡¯s handwriting and still managed to throw a tantrum at me.¡±


    On his way past the wish-granting tree, Yu Minglang stopped to ask the girl selling cards.


    ¡°The beauty who was just here with the mole on her forehead, which one did she write?¡±


    ¡°That sister? I remember¡­ this one!¡± The girl pointed to an empty one.


    ¡°She didn¡¯t write anything?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the sister said that she would get what she wants through her own efforts and didn¡¯t need to write a wish.¡±


    Yu Minglang laughed, that¡¯s definitely Xiao Mei¡¯s style. He reaches out, takes one card, and also takes Xiao Mei¡¯s card. He intertwined the two card strings together to make one, then ties it back on the tree.


    ¡°Brother, what are you¡­?¡± The girl selling cards was confused.


    ¡°She¡¯s my girlfriend.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at the combination of the two cards, his eyes warming.


    He now shared his wishes with her blank card. Now both of them could be happy together.


    Regarding the other card¡­ Yu Minglang untied Zhu Daodao¡¯s card and tied it far, far away from his and Xiao Mei¡¯s. The further away the better. All Zhu Daodao did was donate some money, was there really a need for Xiao Mei to overthink it?


    As if nobody else ever did a good deed¡­


    Xiao Qian boarded a bus home, preoccupied with thoughts of her benefactor.


    By now, she was nearly certain that her benefactor was Zhu Daodao. No, his real name is Zhu Dexi.


    But something felt strange. Did her benefactor in her past life wear glasses?


    She couldn¡¯t remember¡­ And his height didn¡¯t seem right either. She vaguely remembered her benefactor being unusually tall.


    But Xiao Qiang said that in this park, the people who fit the description of the girl selling the wish cards were Zhu Dexi and Yu Minglang. If it wasn¡¯t Zhu Dexi could it be that it was


    Xiao Qian shook her head, no. She couldn¡¯t possibly not recognize her own boyfriend¡¯s handwriting. Xiao Qiang wrote very beautifully, not in this style. And if Yu Minglang had saved her, wouldn¡¯t she remember something? Also, when she pursued Xiao Qiang later in life, he didn¡¯t act like someone who knew her.


    Xiao Qian quickly brushed off this fleeting thought. She was now convinced that Zhu Dexi was her benefactor from her past life..

 Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Going to Make a Fortune

    Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Going to Make a Fortune


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Zhu Dexi didn¡¯t save Xiao Qian in this life, without the reminder of her past life, her current character wouldn¡¯t have made it this far, becoming a super Psychological Expert had a direct connection with him. Even after the rebirth, her character and professional knowledge were brought to the present; she needs to repay his kindness.


    She never expected her benefactor to be Xiao Qiang¡¯s friend, and both worked in the same company. What a small world!


    Thinking of Xiao Qiang¡¯s reaction just now, it seems to be showing displeasure towards her?


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t figure out what was bothering him, maybe seeing her and Zheng Xu together made him unhappy?


    As for who wrote the other wish list, Xiao Qian felt it could be ignored, the benefactor had been found, and the similarities in handwriting were no big deal.


    Knowing who saved her, there would always be an opportunity to repay them in the future, there was no need to rush.


    As soon as Xiao Qian stepped into the courtyard, she felt something was off about the atmosphere at home.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re finally back, come here quickly!¡± Jia Xiufang came over without explanation, took Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and went upstairs, also directing Chen Zilong.


    ¡°Da Long, keep an eye on the door, don¡¯t let anyone in, just stay downstairs.¡±


    When she entered Xiao Qian¡¯s room on the second floor and locked the door, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but ask due to her mother¡¯s mysterious behavior.


    ¡°Mom, what are you doing? Have you joined some evil organization?¡±


    ¡°Go! Stop joking about your mom, I have big news for you.¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s face was full of worry.


    ¡°Alright, tell me.¡±


    ¡°Our house is going to be relocated.¡± Jia Xiufang had just come back from a meeting, her heart was in a daze, and when Xiao Qian came back, she seized the moment.


    ¡°Oh, let it be.¡± Xiao Qian had been mentally prepared for this and wasn¡¯t surprised.


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking, it¡¯s really happening! After the new year, they will demolish the house. We¡¯ve already signed, and this afternoon, they will give us 50,000 yuan in resettlement fees. Once the house is demolished, we can get a house of over 200 square meters and everyone gets an additional 60,000 yuan. There are three people in our family, including the lower room. It¡¯s all cashed out, Qian¡¯er, what should we do!?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was completely stunned now.


    They had been talking about relocation for years, but nothing happened. Today, they suddenly called everyone to a meeting, and the signing was done immediately.


    When Xiao Qian came back last time to eat Shunxin noodles, she directly added a floor to the lower room without asking Jia Xiufang¡¯s permission. Back then, Jia Xiufang blamed her daughter¡¯s impulsiveness, but now, just a few months later, it¡¯s all cashed out.


    They suddenly become wealthy, this is too sudden, having several houses and demolition money make them rapidly rich.


    ¡°This is all good news, there¡¯s nothing to be caught up in. Judging by your expression, I thought something had happened to our family.¡±


    Now the housing prices are still not too high, but in the future, the housing prices in Qiang City will surge to the top in the domestic ranking. Housing prices in small places can catch up with first-tier cities, a more than 200 square meters house worth millions.


    ¡°How come you¡¯re not surprised at all?! I didn¡¯t even dare to tell your brother, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll go and blabber¡­¡± After signing the agreement and coming out, Jia Xiufang¡¯s mind went blank.


    Living a difficult life for half a lifetime, suddenly having money was an overwhelming happiness.


    ¡°We really can¡¯t let Da Long know about this. When the money comes, don¡¯t keep any cash, buy all real estate, I¡¯ll tell you where to buy.¡±


    ¡°I was thinking about saving some money for you and your brother, in the future when you get married and your brother gets a daughter-in-law, you will need money. Should we save it for the long term?¡±


    ¡°No, bank interest is too slow, just listen to me: do as I say.¡± Xiao Qian said confidently.


    Seeing Jia Xiufang still hesitating, she continued to persuade her.


    ¡°Yu Minglang¡¯s brother is Yu Mingli, a real estate businessman in our city. Follow him and buy old houses wherever he develops, including buying storefronts from him ¨C that¡¯s cheaper than outside.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t his brother a restaurant owner?!¡± Jia Xiufang was greatly surprised.


    ¡°He both cooks and invests in real estate. It¡¯s absolutely correct to follow him and make bold investments in real estate, buy as many storefronts as you can, rent out a few and the future rent will be hundreds of thousands a year, which is enough for the rest of your life.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was still immersed in her amazement that her future son-in-law¡¯s brother was a big profiteer.¡± No wonder Minglang could afford a car and a house at such a young age and start a company¡­ That¡¯s right, their names sound similar.¡±


    ¡°It has nothing to do with his brother; it was all his own efforts. Even if Xiao Qiang is just a double master¡¯s degree, would I like him if he didn¡¯t have any economic sense at all?¡±


    It was absolutely impossible for Yu Minglang to participate in his brother¡¯s investments. Although their brotherly feelings were good, they inherited different companies within the same big group, and they were in different businesses. Yu Minglang¡¯s side was a bit more complicated, but he refused his brother¡¯s help and relied on his own efforts.


    Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t let go of Yu Mingli¡¯s line; there was no need to involve other people. As soon as the elder brother developed a plot of land, she would ask her mother to buy a house there. That was absolutely foolproof.


    ¡°Our house can be exchanged for a 200 square meters house, Qian¡¯er, do you think we should go for two larger ones, or three smaller ones? I¡¯m thinking of giving one to you and your brother, and I worry if I should live with your brother or not¡­¡±


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m your daughter, why do you want to give me one?¡± These things weren¡¯t there in her past life.


    After the demolition in the previous life, Jia Xiufang was thrown out penniless by Chen Lin, who took all the money and properties. At first, he said it was for Chen Zilong, but when Chu Xue got pregnant and had a son, Chen Zilong was kicked out, and a child from the demolished family ended up driving for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I came to my senses that sons and daughters are both my children. Your Grandma valued her son so much that she still had to rely on her daughter to support her in the end! Now that I¡¯ve divorced your father, I¡¯ve been on my own raising you both. Look at your brother¡¯s character, it¡¯s uncertain whether he can support me in the future, but you¡¯re a reliable child. I¡¯m also relieved to have you marry a man like Yu Minglang. The only concern is that I don¡¯t provide you with enough dowry to be assertive when you go there.¡±


    If it wasn¡¯t for Xiao Qian¡¯s firm stance on the divorce issue, Jia Xiufang might still be living in the shadow of Chen Lin. The days after the divorce felt like a new life¡ªevery day was fulfilling. Now that she had money, she naturally wanted to be fair.


    ¡°But there¡¯s one thing, Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t blame mom for being partial. After all, your brother is a boy, and he needs money when he marries a daughter-in-law. I plan to save more money for your brother, and both of you get a house, is that alright?¡± Jia Xiufang cautiously consulted with Xiao Qian.


    But she found her daughter in tears.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t cry. I don¡¯t think you¡¯re not good enough. I¡¯m just considering that I may live with my son more in the future, and if I don¡¯t give him more money, my daughter-in-law might not understand¡­¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s words were cut short by Xiao Qian¡¯s embrace.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, mom, you don¡¯t have to give me anything. I can earn money by myself.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want her mother to see her tears, and she didn¡¯t expect to cry over such a small matter.


    She didn¡¯t care about the houses and money, but what touched her most was that her mother finally had her in her heart..

 Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Attracted by the Money (1800+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Attracted by the Money (1800+ Monthly Tickets Update)


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    For someone who had grown up in an environment with a strong preference for boys over girls, Jia Xiufang has made great progress in her thinking.


    ¡°Silly girl, what you earn is yours. You and your brother are my children; all my money will belong to you in the future.¡± Jia Xiufang felt warm being hugged by her daughter, and tears flowed when she thought of her difficult past.


    Finally, she could provide a better life for her children; the bitter days were coming to an end.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t say these things in front of Da Long, especially about money. Never give him the impression that my money is for him. Understand?¡± Xiao Qian felt the need to be cautious with the playboy.


    He was the type to go bad with money and could not rely on his mother forever if he wanted to succeed.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what should I say if your little brother asks about the money?¡± Jia Xiufang also felt that her son was too arrogant; if she told him about the money, he would definitely stop studying even harder.


    ¡°You can¡¯t hide the demolition issue. How much will we get, how many houses will we get ¨C others will tell him. If that playboy knows we¡¯re getting rich, he will definitely go astray, maybe even go out and mess around with friends. He¡¯s too gullible.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis of her brother was accurate. Chen Wanku was particularly naive, blindly pursuing brotherhood and admiring those in the underworld. He always wanted to do something big, but ended up accomplishing nothing.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, don¡¯t speak so ill of your brother. While you were away at school, your brother always missed you. He¡¯s still young and doesn¡¯t understand things sometimes. But always remember, you two are siblings, and you can always count on each other during tough times.¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°Mom, your thinking is wrong. What do you mean he¡¯s still young? If we don¡¯t discipline that brat, his childishness will never grow up, and I don¡¯t want to clean up his mess later.¡±


    Jia Xiufang wanted to argue back but saw Chen Zilong leaving the yard on his bike, two yellow-haired friends following him on their bikes.


    ¡°Da Long, where are you going?¡± Jia Xiufang opened the window and shouted.


    ¡°Mom, we¡¯re going shopping, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Chen Zilong shouted back and rode off, leaving Jia Xiufang fuming. No matter how much she called, he wouldn¡¯t come back.


    ¡°That little brat! I told him not to hang out with those messy people, but he wouldn¡¯t listen! I should¡¯ve taken the money in his pocket. Those two must have asked him to treat them to a game. Damn, they¡¯re making me angry!¡±


    Chen Zilong¡¯s earnings, aside from buying gifts for his mother and sister, he kept some for himself. Xiao Qian managed to stop him from playing games, and he didn¡¯t have many expenses. But several of his bad friends kept calling him out to play, and Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t stop him.


    ¡°See, I told you. If you don¡¯t discipline him, he¡¯ll squander your money.¡±


    Chen Zilong wasn¡¯t inherently rotten but rather naive and had a unique middle-schooler characteristic, constantly trying to look cool but acting foolishly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll put the money in a fixed deposit.¡± Jia Xiufang had no one to consult for advice and discussed everything with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I said don¡¯t do fixed deposits. Use the money to buy a house, I¡¯ll tell you where to buy. Don¡¯t buy residential properties, buy commercial ones. Exchange your 200 square meters for as many shops instead. Having two or three residential properties now is useless; how much can you rent them for? You need commercial storefronts; their value would be higher.¡±


    ¡°But where will we live? You don¡¯t have a home, Grandma doesn¡¯t have a home either.¡± Jia Xiufang was frightened by her daughter¡¯s words.


    ¡°Who says I don¡¯t have a house? I can have the three-room apartment which belongs to Grandma, just add some money, and that¡¯s enough.¡±


    According to Xiao Qian¡¯s calculations, after the demolition, Jia Xiufang could have a storefront and a apartment. With the money in hand, she could buy soon-to-be-demolished houses which would then be exchanged for several more houses when they are demolished. Jia Xiufang, in her later years, could live like a rich woman just by relying on rents.


    ¡°Oh, I forgot about Grandma!¡± Jia Xiufang suddenly remembered her mother who had been living with her for half a year. Second Sister-in-law¡¯s family never visited, probably thinking they had taken advantage of the situation. ¡°How is Grandma doing recently?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°She¡¯s the same, a bit confused. She asked who Da Long was yesterday, and her speech was all over the place. I went to ask the health center, and they said it¡¯s because of her old age, her dementia is advancing. I wanted to talk to your Second Uncle about this, but he hung up on me. He even let his dog loose to bite me when I went to his house¡­ sigh, what should I do?¡±


    Xiao Qian, seeing her mother so sad, didn¡¯t say anything. She just patted her mother¡¯s back.


    Compared to the dementia onset in her past life, Grandma was living better this time. Jia Xiufang had taken great care of the elder, and Grandma had enjoyed some happiness, but life, aging, sickness, and death are things that can¡¯t be changed.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, do you think we can get a share of your Grandma¡¯s house?¡± Jia Xiufang had been taking care of the elder not for any inheritance, so she didn¡¯t focus too much on getting a house. However, now the demolition is a big issue.


    ¡°Mom, you can¡¯t back out now after looking after her for so long; what did your Second Uncle¡¯s family do? Stand your ground; the house has to be ours!¡±


    Xiao Qian was afraid her mother would give up voluntarily, so she deliberately agitated her.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t about whether you want to earn the money or not ¨C you, my Eldest Uncle, and my Second Uncle will all have to fight for the house eventually. After being bullied by Second Uncle¡¯s family for so long, taking care of the elder and having them take all the money, it¡¯s time to teach them a lesson. Even if you don¡¯t say anything, my Eldest Uncle will certainly take action.¡±


    Demolition exposes people¡¯s true nature; it¡¯s not just her family, many others fight over family property just like this.


    As if proving Xiao Qian¡¯s words, while she was discussing the matter with Jia Xiufang, there was a commotion outside.


    Their voices could be heard upstairs.


    ¡°Xiufang! Xiufang, are you home?¡± Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s voice was piercingly loud, and it was irritating to hear it upstairs.


    ¡°I¡¯m here!¡± Jia Xiufang replied and muttered quietly to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Look, her nose is better than a dog¡¯s, smelling money and coming right over.¡±


    Grandma had been living here for so long, getting sick several times. Jia Xiufang had ridden the tricycle with the old lady, passing by Second Uncle¡¯s house several times, but they never came out to see the old lady or sent her some fruits. They didn¡¯t even visit once.


    But as soon as they heard about the demolition, they came.


    Jia Xiufang took Xiao Qian downstairs and saw two burly cousins behind Second Maternal Aunt and a fierce-looking Second Uncle..

 Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Ah, Burn (Monthly Ticket 1850+)

    Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Ah, Burn (Monthly Ticket 1850+)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law, what brings you here?¡± Jia Xiufang saw the other party¡¯s attitude and felt uneasy.


    ¡°Xiufang, the Old Lady has been staying at your house for so long. According to our agreement between the families, it¡¯s time for us to take her back. Go, take her upstairs.¡± Second Maternal Aunt waved her hand, and Second Uncle and the two cousins were about to go upstairs.


    Xiao Qian blocked their way on the stairs.


    ¡°What the hell are you doing? My Grandma has been staying at my house for half a year, and you never came. Now you¡¯re here, and I¡¯m telling you, it¡¯s too late!¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, it¡¯s not your turn to speak. A little girl like you, and a woman too, should mind her own business.¡± Second Maternal Aunt was determined to take the Old Lady back today, even if it was by force.


    Now that was no longer an annoying Old Lady, but money and a house!


    ¡°Second Aunt, by your logic, are you not a woman? Otherwise, why are you blabbering so much? Why can¡¯t I say a few words?¡±


    Xiao Qian fiercely counterattacked.


    ¡°You little brat! Show some respect and let me go through, or else


    ¡°Or else what? Try hitting me once!¡± Xiao Qian raised her head and pointed her finger at the three men who were trying to grab her.


    ¡°Just look at you guys, all fat and well-fed, with no conscience at all. My Grandma has been staying at my house for half a year, and did you ever come to see her? When the Old Lady got sick, my mom dragged her back and forth, treating her. Did you guys pay or help in any way?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Second Uncle¡¯s family lose face, especially the two younger cousins, who were young and cared about their image. They didn¡¯t want to completely lose face like Second Uncle and Second Aunt, so they looked very uncomfortable.


    ¡°That¡¯s your mom¡¯s own problem. Did I ask her to take the Old Lady away? I even blamed her for not taking good care of the Old Lady when she was at our house. The Old Lady never got sick as much as she did when she was at your house!¡±


    Second Aunt turned the situation upside down, making Jia Xiufang¡¯s lips quiver with anger.


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! You kicked the Old Lady out in the first place! You didn¡¯t even care about her lying on the bed, saying you didn¡¯t want her anymore, so I took her in!¡±


    What did it mean to be shameless? Just look at the Second Aunt and you¡¯d know. As soon as she opened her mouth, everything she said was self-righteous, and she could even turn the dead into living-


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to waste time talking to you. Hurry up and let us take the Old Lady away!¡±


    Second Aunt¡¯s eyes were now filled with dollar signs.


    Second Uncle¡¯s house hadn¡¯t been signed yet since the property certificate was in the Old Man¡¯s name. They said they needed the Old Lady¡¯s authorization for Second Uncle¡¯s family to collect the money.


    That afternoon, a resettlement payment was supposed to be made, and Second Uncle¡¯s family was eager to collect the money. The Old Lady¡¯s personal documents were still at their house, but the Demolition and Relocation Office said that the Old Lady had to either go there in person or provide an authorization letter.


    Now they wanted to force her to go, no matter what it took.


    It was a good thing that Xiao Qian had come back. With her around, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy for Second Aunt¡¯s family to take the Old Lady away.


    ¡°What do you think our family is? When there was no benefit to you, you kicked her out. Now that there is a benefit, you want to take her away? No way!¡±


    Xiao Qian blocked their way upstairs, and Second Uncle took a step forward, glaring at her. Xiao Qian stared back at him without backing down.


    ¡°What, you¡¯re trying to lay a hand on me? Touch a strand of my hair and see what happens!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll see who dares to touch my daughter!¡± Jia Xiufang saw that her brother was looking fierce, and fearing that Xiao Qian would suffer losses, she stood her ground and confronted her brother.


    Seeing that Xiao Qian and her mother were hard to deal with, Second Aunt yelled at the top of her lungs, ¡°You two shameless women in this family, Jia Xiufang, no wonder your man doesn¡¯t want you! You dared to fight for family property with your own brother, have you no shame? Aren¡¯t you afraid of being struck by lightning? Let me tell you, Jia Xiufang, a woman like you without a man, once you step out, you might immediately die with a crackle!¡±


    Hearing Second Aunt¡¯s words, Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t contain her anger. Xiao Qian patted her mother on the shoulder and calmly advised.


    ¡°Mom, anger harms the body. Why get angry with someone like this? She is just a shrew. Do you want to be like her, another shrew? Mom, you don¡¯t have her vicious heart, and you can¡¯t be a shrew like her. When people have no shame, even heaven can¡¯t do anything to them. Are you stupid to reason with her? If she doesn¡¯t feel ashamed, can she understand what you¡¯re saying? Just stay away from her so you don¡¯t get caught in the crossfire.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! What the hell are you talking about!¡± Second Aunt was furious.


    Xiao Qian stretched out her middle finger and pointed at her, ¡°You can¡¯t be so unprincipled as a person. ousel>I¡¯m here to help you?


    ¡°Well said!¡± Jia Xiufang really liked Xiao Qian, who was very useful during arguments.


    ¡°You shameless bitches, a dumped woman with a broken girl trying to cause trouble with us, don¡¯t you even look at yourself- Ah!¡±


    Before Second Aunt could finish her words, she felt something hit the back of her head. She turned around and saw Chen Zilong holding a wood-splitting axe in his hand, which he had just thrown at her head.


    ¡°What are you doing? Are you bullying my family because we have no men? I¡¯m telling you, if you insult my mom or my sister, I¡¯ll fight you to the death!¡±


    As soon as Chen Zilong came home, he heard noises in the house and realized that his mother and sister were being insulted. His chivalrous blood boiled, and he picked up the axe used for chopping firewood in the yard and rushed in.


    ¡°Oh, a little brat shows up, this family really has no one left!¡± Second Aunt wasn¡¯t afraid of Chen Zilong at all, as he was just a child.


    Chen Zilong rushed over and stood in front of his mother and sister, holding the axe in his hand with a fierce expression of heroic sacrifice.


    ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t bully my family because we have no men! What the hell are you doing, relying on your size to intimidate my mom and sister?¡±


    After saying that, he still felt quite cool and turned to his sister for praise, ¡°Sis, did I say it coolly?¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed him, telling him to focus on the fight and take it seriously!


    When Chen Zilong turned around again, the big cousin that Second Aunt had brought was holding his arm, and with a little force, the axe was seized. Second Cousin seized the opportunity and slapped Chen Zilong, who saw stars and took a step back. When Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang saw that he was being hit, they both became furious.


    Xiao Qian rushed over and kicked Second Cousin, ¡°You hit my brother! He¡¯s still a kid, and you actually hit him!¡±


    Second Cousin tried to push Xiao Qian, but Jia Xiufang rushed over and grabbed his hair. Xiao Qian caught his hand and started biting, while Chen Zilong who was bleeding from his nose after being slapped, also got up and pushed Big Cousin. Second Uncle joined the fight, and Second Aunt also came_forward, creating a chaotic scene.


    Despite being outnumbered, with three burly men on the other side, Xiao Qian¡¯s side only had playboy Zilong, who was still a half-grown child. Their family was quickly at a disadvantage.


    Xiao Qian was forced back to the stairs by Second Aunt, Jia Xiufang was entangled with her brother, her face scratched in several places and her hair messy. Chen Zilong was the most pitiful, pressed to the ground and beaten by the two stout cousins.


    For every punch you throw at my cousin, I swear I¡¯ll return ten shots!¡±

 Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Savior Arrives (with 1900 monthly tickets update)

    Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Savior Arrives (with 1900 monthly tickets update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian saw her younger brother being beaten so badly, and wanted to go over but was blocked by her Second Maternal Aunt. This fat woman was like a mountain blocking Xiao Qian¡¯s path, and she couldn¡¯t move her because of the excess fat.


    ¡°You little troublemaker, only you, Chen Xiaoqian can stir things up! Keep stirring! See how great you are, little mouthy¡­¡± Second Maternal Aunt felt that her family had already gained the upper hand, so she proudly pointed a finger at Xiao Qian¡¯s face.


    Without any hesitation, Xiao Qian opened her mouth and bit down on her finger. Aunt screamed in pain, her eyes almost crossed.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you were born a dog!¡±


    ¡°Tsk!¡± Xiaoqian spat out her finger, disdainfully spitting twice, the finger was so fat, she wondered if she even washed her hands after using the toilet.


    ¡°Look at this family, acting so cocky! Chen Xiaoqian, didn¡¯t you just say that if my son hits your useless brother once, you¡¯ll hit us back ten times? Ha, that¡¯s a lot of talk! Now, you two, beat him to death! Let¡¯s see if that little Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s words are true!¡±


    The two fat cousins responded to Second Aunt¡¯s arrogant words, and Chen Zilong¡¯s beating intensified, with Second Uncle counting each hit smugly on the sidelines.


    ¡°You little bastard, weren¡¯t you great at boasting? Keep boasting!¡± Second Cousin sat on Chen Zilong¡¯s body.


    Big Cousin kicked Chen Zilong, ¡°Do you admit defeat?!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t admit defeat even if you kill me! If you guys have the ability, fight me one on one, and not bully my mom and sister! What kind of men are you!¡± Chen Zilong¡¯s mouth remained defiant, even though he was holding his head and being beaten, which didn¡¯t match his defiance.


    ¡°One, two, three, four ¨C Chen Xiaoqian, aren¡¯t you cocky? Didn¡¯t you say that if my son hits your brother once, you¡¯ll hit us back ten times? Come on, do it! Let¡¯s see you hit!¡±


    Second Aunt¡¯s voice was full of arrogance and vanity, as five members of a family bullied a widow and her orphan, feeling so accomplished.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say anything, she just looked behind Second Aunt and smiled slyly.


    ¡°Since you said so, I won¡¯t be polite.¡± An authoritative male voice sounded, and both Jia Xiufang and the battered Chen Zilong were overjoyed to see the man who walked in from outside.


    Second Cousin, who was sitting on Chen Zilong, didn¡¯t understand what was going on, but found himself being lifted up by his collar like a chicken, only to see a tall, cold-looking man standing behind him. Before he could take a closer look, the man¡¯s desert combat boots kicked him, sending him flying against the wall.


    Yu Minglang took off his jacket and handed it to Xiao Qian, then effortlessly pushed away Second Aunt¡¯s fat face with one hand.


    ¡°Stay away from her. Although ugliness is not contagious, you being so close to her might scare my Xiao Mei into having nightmares. What am I to do?¡± After saying this to Second Aunt, Yu Minglang walked towards the two fat cousins.


    ¡°Repeat what you just said. What did you guys say?¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law! Wipe them out! Wipe them out!!!¡± Chen Zilong was excited, having been beaten so humiliatingly, and Yu Minglang suddenly appearing made him overjoyed. He didn¡¯t forget how Yu Minglang had chopped bricks with his bare hands before.


    However oppressed he had been earlier, he was now just as excited. Happiness came too suddenly, it was so great!


    Yu Minglang helped Chen Zilong up, and gave him a once-over.


    ¡°Where did they hit you?¡± Yu Minglang judged that Chen Zilong only had superficial injuries and that his vital parts were fine.


    ¡°They hit me in so many places, brother-in-law! You have to stand up for me! They just insulted my sister and my mom¡­¡± Chen Zilong stood behind Yu Minglang, feeling the comforting presence of his big brother-in-law.


    ¡°What do you count as, where did you come from?¡± Second Aunt, seeing how tall Ming Lang was and feeling an inexplicable aura from his body, felt slightly uneasy, but barely managed to act tough relying on her family¡¯s number advantage.


    Yu Minglang was not wearing formal attire today, he had changed into casual clothes, but even with the straight stance, people could tell that he was not someone to be messed with.


    ¡°I¡¯m Xiao Qian¡¯s boyfriend, and you guys don¡¯t need to tell me who you are, because your behavior has already violated the law of intrusion and intentional injury. I¡¯ll consult my girlfriend about whether or not to press charges.¡±


    Yu Minglang stood beside Xiao Qian, and his long arm wrapped around her waist, clearly supporting her. Jia Xiufang, who stood to the side, felt much more at ease watching this scene.


    ¡°Ha, where did this big idiot come from? Press charges? You¡¯re talking nonsense! We just pushed him a bit, who are you trying to scare?¡± Second Aunt refused to admit defeat.


    ¡°According to the relevant regulations, Article 69, testimonies provided by witnesses who have an interest in the case with one party or their representative are invalid, so your testimonies are invalid.¡±


    He always had somewhat of a legal stickler attitude when he wasn¡¯t working, and his jargon confused Second Aunt¡¯s family.


    Xiao Qian kindly explained, ¡°What he means is, your words in court would be like flatulence.¡±


    Her explanation made Second Aunt even more confused, and Yu Minglang cooperated tacitly with her by adding a sentence.


    ¡°What she means is, your words are like farts.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha ha!¡± Chen Zilong was amused by the cooperation between his sister and future brother-in-law; he laughed so hard that he didn¡¯t care about the pain in his body.


    ¡°What are you playing at! You two, beat him!¡± Second Aunt was furious and ordered her two sons.


    Although the two fat cousins had lots of fat on their bodies, they still had a man¡¯s intuition and felt that the man standing before them had an unfathomable depth. They dared not make a move.


    ¡°What are you waiting for? There¡¯s two of you, and one of him. You can¡¯t beat him?¡± Second Aunt pointed at Second Uncle and said, ¡°You go, too!¡±


    If three of them couldn¡¯t beat one, she wouldn¡¯t believe it!


    Having had his laugh, Yu Minglang said to Xiao Qian, ¡°It¡¯s really rare to see people like this in this world, rushing to get beaten up. How many times did they hit Zilong just now?¡±


    ¡°Eight times.¡± Xiao Qian had been counting.


    She couldn¡¯t stand playboys, but her family¡¯s playboy was hers to beat up! Why should outsiders get involved!


    Yu Minglang nodded, and Xiao Qian patted him, ¡°One to ten. That¡¯s what I said before. If you do it for me, I¡¯ll go to the night show with you tonight!¡±


    This was acceptable, and Yu Minglang beamed.


    ¡°Actually, this is a bit difficult¡­¡± Yu Minglang dodged Big Cousin¡¯s fist, backhand hit Second Cousin who pounced over, his left hand held Big Cousin¡¯s head, and his right hand grabbed Second Cousin¡¯s neck, and with a bit of force, he let the two fat guys collide, causing them to scream in pain.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, my moves are all deadly, and you¡¯re telling me to strike so many times, I might kill them.¡± Yu Minglang released his hands, separated the big and second cousins, and then bumped them again, as if he had found a fun game.


    Seeing her children being beaten, Second Aunt yelled and charged forward, spreading her arms and striking a pose.


    ¡°Stinky kid, I was pretty good when I was young! I even practiced stabbing!¡±


    Yu Minglang let go and stepped back, Xiao Qian blinked, and Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong watched intently..

 Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Life is Like a Drama

    Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Life is Like a Drama


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family had just created a scene as if they were here to cause trouble, but after being stopped by Yu Minglang, they immediately became the ¡°victims¡±. Looking at them now, it was really hard to imagine how arrogant they were just moments ago.


    ¡°Quick, call the police! This family is so unreasonable! Hurry and arrest them all! Ah, I¡¯m done for, my whole body hurts, they¡¯ve beaten me up!¡± Second Maternal Aunt shouted incessantly, as if she was running out of breath.


    Jia Xiufang was a bit worried, this looked like a scam.


    Xiao Qian watched with amusement, like watching a monkey show. It was truly eye-opening.


    Second Aunt, your family¡¯s acting skills are really impressive! Seriously! With such great acting skills, why not perform on the streets instead? You¡¯re all too focused on coveting the elder¡¯s money, there¡¯s no future in that.¡±


    Xiao Qian squatted down in front of Second Maternal Aunt and said this.


    Second Maternal Aunt pretended not to hear her, her face covered in snot and tears, rolling around and shouting, ¡°Second Brother, hurry up and call the police, have them arrested, this family, they want to steal money, they kidnapped your Grandma and hurt our family! Ah, I¡¯m in so much pain¡­¡± Seeing the other party about to call the police, Jia Xiufang became anxious and wanted to step forward to stop them. What would they do if the police got involved?


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang each held Jia Xiufang, not letting her go forward.


    Qian¡¯er! Brother Lang! Quick, don¡¯t let these people make a scene!¡± Jia Xiufang said seriously.


    ¡°Mom, why are you panicking? It¡¯s not like we did anything wrong. Calm down, calm down!¡± Xiao Qian patted Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Aunt, let them call the police.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t worry at all. Second Cousin really called the police. He dialed the phone while cautiously watching Yu Minglang, afraid that he would rush over and snatch his phone. Yu Minglang acted like nothing had happened, with one hand in his pocket and the other touching Chen Zilong¡¯s face.


    ¡°Brother-in-law, it hurts!¡± Chen Zilong grinned in pain.


    ¡°Look, how brutal, doing this to a child. Xiao Mei, go get the iodine.¡¯1.


    Xiao Qian grinned and went to find the medicine box.


    She walked right over Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s body¡­


    The powerful acting skills of Second Maternal Aunt were still in full motion as she rolled and wailed on the ground. At this moment, even though no outsiders were present, she rolled at a consistent pace and her cries were spot on.


    If not for witnessing the whole truth, an outsider would truly think that Xiao Qian¡¯s family had caused them such grievance.


    ¡°Stand up! What are you lying there for!¡± Jia Xiufang tried to pull her up, but as soon as she touched Second Maternal Aunt, the woman screamed like a pig being slaughtered.


    ¡°Ah! You¡¯re hitting me! Ai Ma, you¡¯re killing me! Ahhh!¡±


    Jia Xiufang was dumbstruck. How did this even work?


    Xiao Qian carried the medicine box back and casually stepped over Second Maternal Aunt again. Second Uncle leaned against the stairwell, nursing his waist and wailing as if he were dying.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t bother, let her perform. Honestly, my Second Aunt is an inspirational figure who could have made a living with her acting talent but instead insists on being a shrew and trying to swindle the elder¡¯s money. Ordinary people don¡¯t have her acting skills or thick skin.¡±


    Yu Minglang was treating Chen Zilong¡¯s wounds, shamelessly seeking advice. ¡°Xiao Mei, from a psychological perspective, can you analyze what¡¯s going on with this family?¡±


    Clear water has no fish, and a shameless person is invincible. I can¡¯t analyze it either.¡± Xiao Qian shook her head.


    Yu Minglang laughed, ¡°Just look at you, you clearly didn¡¯t learn anything in university. Isn¡¯t she just a ruthless shrew? Even this, you can¡¯t analyze? What have you been doing at school for the past six months?¡±


    Xiao Qian gently pushed him, ¡°How is that my fault? Psychology is used to analyze people with mental problems. Look at this family, it¡¯s all about money and not about face. Other than their thick skin and layers of fat, they seem to have no heart. What should I analyze?¡±


    ¡°True, you can¡¯t be blamed for this. To study them, you¡¯ll need a couple of butchers to cut through all that fat. Not even an X-ray can see through their thick skin.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Sister, Brother Lang, are you here to do a comedy act?¡± Chen Zilong laughed heartily, his face smeared with green and yellow medicine by Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian shrugged her shoulders, ¡°Life has provided us with plenty of material, right, Xiao Qiang?¡±


    ¡°Yes, whatever Xiao Mei says is right.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was originally very nervous, but she was now caught between laughter and anger due to Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang¡¯s comedy act.


    ¡°Can you two be more serious? The police have been called, what are we going to do now? And what¡¯s up with your names?¡±


    What was with these Xiao Mei Xiao Qjang names? They simply got together, but even changed their names?


    ¡°Mom, what are you worried about? It¡¯s not that big of a deal.¡±


    ¡°Right, Aunt, let¡¯s go out for dinner after we deal with this. My brother¡¯s chef made a soup, let¡¯s have a taste. Just look at how skinny Xiao Mei has become, her little face almost looks like a monkey¡¯s.¡±


    Yu Minglang took the opportunity to openly touch Xiao Qian¡¯s face again.


    Chen Zilong was speechless, ¡°Brother Lang, how shameless can you be? How can you say she¡¯s skinny? She¡¯s gained several pounds!¡±


    Anyone with eyes could see that his sister had thrived at university, her face red and plump.


    Xiao Qian glared fiercely at Chen Zilong, ¡°Do you want Brother Lang to finish the rest of his punches on you?¡±


    Chen Zilong immediately shut up. He didn¡¯t want to get hit. Brother-in-law¡¯s punches were too fast.


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t satisfied with just touching Xiao Qian¡¯s face in front of her mother, and he liked the thrill. So he grabbed her hand and held it in his own, speaking earnestly.


    ¡°Xiao Mei is perfect in every way, she¡¯s just too skinny, Aunt. Just look at her current figure, she¡¯d be blown away by a gust of wind. We need to fatten her up.¡±


    ¡°This girl just looks skinny, but she¡¯s secretly putting on weight. Her bones are small and she¡¯s growing meat secretively.¡± Jia Xiufang seriously commented.


    Yu Minglang shook his head in dissatisfaction, ¡°Even so, she¡¯s still thin. She¡¯s a picky eater too. Aunt, you need to keep an eye on her. She¡¯s already like this and still being a picky eater, not eating this or that. She won¡¯t eat onions, green peppers, or tofu. Even dishes cooked with ginger have to have big pieces of ginger, otherwise she won¡¯t eat them. This is unacceptable!¡±


    ¡°Brother Lang, weren¡¯t you at your unit? How do you even know my sister¡¯s picky eating habits?¡± Chen Zilong curiously asked.


    Yu Minglang smiled but said nothing. Future brother-in-law, this assist was well done.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes at this shameless man who tried everything to make a presence in front of her mother.


    Sure enough, Jia Xiufang¡¯s face was full of satisfaction. Yu Minglang was really caring towards her daughter. How nice.


    Second Maternal Aunt and Second Uncle were still putting on a performance for their lives, while Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang chatted with Jia Xiufang about daily life.


    This left the two chubby cousins feeling quite awkward.


    They couldn¡¯t stop their parents, it wasn¡¯t appropriate. They couldn¡¯t challenge Yu Minglang to a fight, they couldn¡¯t beat him. Their skin wasn¡¯t as thick as their parents¡¯, so they were too embarrassed to sit on the ground and wail along. But their mother said they had to take Grandma back today, otherwise, there would be no money for them.


    They decided to go outside for a smoke. As soon as they lit their cigarettes, several people came in..

 Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 223: That’s Exactly the Case

    Chapter 223: Chapter 223: That¡¯s Exactly the Case


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Seeing that the people had arrived, Second Maternal Aunt was energized, lying on the ground and howling, her voice instantly raising up eight octaves. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m going to die, I¡¯m going to die, Comrade, save me, this is too much bullying!¡±


    Xiao Qian recognized the leading man, wasn¡¯t he the director from last time? He was the one who wanted to invite her to persuade Yu Minglang to arrange a visit for the police station.


    As soon as he saw Yu Minglang, the man was excited and stepped forward, reaching out his hand, ¡°One, you¡¯re here!¡±


    ¡°Director Wang, we meet again.¡±


    When Second Aunt saw the seriousness of the two, her crying voice stopped abruptly, what was going on?!


    ¡°This is¡­¡± The director pointed at the person on the ground.


    ¡°These people came to my girlfriend¡¯s house to make trouble and injured my girlfriend¡¯s younger brother. When I arrived, I saw them trying to attack, so I stopped them out of self-defense¡­ But they seemed to want to scam me.¡±


    After hearing what Yu Minglang said, the situation had turned into this, Xiao Qian nodded, yes, that¡¯s right.


    Second Maternal Aunt couldn¡¯t even cry, pointing at Yu Minglang, mimicking his tone just now.


    ¡°His testimony is invalid!¡±


    Seeing Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s words, Yu Minglang revealed a very gratified look, turning his head to Xiao Qian and saying, ¡°Look, she can mimic, she¡¯s not Biaozi, she still has the ability to engage in civil acts, we can sue her.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t judge by appearances, how do you know she¡¯s not Biaozi? Don¡¯t believe me, ask her which law this comes from, and which provision, see if she can learn it?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s tone was completely like a top student¡¯s contempt for scum.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to go through the trouble, just let her recite this sentence in its entirety ¨C can you remember what I just said?¡± Yu Minglang asked kindly.


    Second Maternal Aunt was taken aback, who could remember such a long string of words that Yu Minglang had just said, but if she said she couldn¡¯t, wouldn¡¯t that be admitting that she was Biaozi?


    Chen Zilong shook his head at the side, muttering to himself, ¡°I really have to study hard, this brainless thing can¡¯t do it, can¡¯t even beat people in a fight¡­¡±


    He thought his top student sister was troublesome enough, but how could the Brother-in-law be like this too? A two-in-one top student, unstoppable, and one of them knows martial arts¡­


    Seeing that the Second Maternal Aunt couldn¡¯t get past Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, she clapped her thigh, lay on the ground with a 360-degree turn, just like having tetanus, howling and crying, even kicking off her shoes.


    ¡°Comrade, please control your emotions and stand up to speak,¡± the captain couldn¡¯t stand it any longer.


    They often had to mediate family conflicts in Urban Village and had seen many a shrew, Second Maternal Aunt! It was even considered a masterpiece among shrews, splashing out with a bang.


    ¡°It¡¯s too bullying, what are they going to do? I won¡¯t get up, Mother-in-law, I miss you, they won¡¯t let me see you, and they call me Biaozi, they have no conscience!¡± The Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s acting had reached the point where she couldn¡¯t stop, crying pitifully.


    ¡°You¡¯re not Biaozi, you¡¯re a lunatic! Being crazy and stupid is not the same thing, you can¡¯t insult the Biaozi.¡±


    Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to play a tune, The Moon¡¯s Reflection on the Second Spring. With Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s state like this, play a sad tune, put a broken basin in front, sit on the roadside, Second Uncle lying on a broken straw mat, and if the body is covered with a broken blanket¡­


    Xiao Qian laughed out loud, Yu Minglang glanced at her, their eyes met, and the corners of his lips raised as well. She looked mischievously at the Second Maternal Aunt, and he looked at her tenderly.


    On one side, they were crying like mourners, while on the other, they were full of tenderness¡­ These people looked at each other, feeling a bit awkward.


    ¡°They¡¯re not human! They won¡¯t let me see the elder, it¡¯s too heartless!¡± Second Maternal Aunt knelt on the ground, held out her trembling hand in the direction of the stairs, and exclaimed.


    ¡°Mother, I miss you! Mother-¡±


    ¡°Pff!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t hold back, she could no longer bear to watch.


    ¡°Second Maternal Aunt, your current behavior is seriously diverging from the facts. I must remind you that when you drove the elderly away, my record of calling the police still exists in the police station. Have you forgotten? Are you Biaozi or a lunatic?¡±


    ¡°What driving away the elder? You¡¯re talking nonsense! Mom, my dear mother-in-law!¡± Second Maternal Aunt slapped her thigh.


    People really couldn¡¯t bear to watch.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, your pen record at that time has been filed by us, and we can call it up at any time. I remember you didn¡¯t say it like this at that time¡­¡±


    Second Maternal Aunt immediately stopped crying and looked at the person with a dumbfounded expression, ¡°Filed?¡±


    ¡°At that time, this young lady called the police, and we had to make a record when we came out. Do you remember what you said at that time?¡± Everyone remembered this.


    Yu Minglang added, ¡°It¡¯s all in black and white, and she even pressed her handprint. According to the relevant regulations, Xiao Qian and her mother, if they want to sue you, can ask the court to request the record from the police station at any time.¡±


    At the beginning, in order to drive the elderly away, Second Maternal Aunt said a lot of things that were contrary to the truth, but Xiao Qian had been on guard against her and kept the injury report from the Hospital, which came in handy at this time.


    ¡°I have also saved the recording of my eldest uncle¡¯s conversation with you. If you don¡¯t agree, we can confront the three families.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s meaning was very clear, she didn¡¯t want the elderly back then, and she wouldn¡¯t raise them now, the money had to be spit out and divided equally.


    When Second Maternal Aunt heard this, she felt a bit dumbfounded, knowing that she couldn¡¯t take the elderly away, and unwilling in her heart, she simply crawled a few steps and lay directly on the stairs of Xiao Qian¡¯s house.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t let me take my mother-in-law away, I¡¯ll just lie here and not leave, if you have the guts, just beat me to death, come on, beat me, beat me!¡±


    Seeing her like this, everyone couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. There was really no reason to talk to a legal illiterate like her.


    Xiao Qian squatted down and spoke in a voice that only she and Second Maternal Aunt could hear.


    ¡°My boyfriend is studying law, and if you dare to play hooligan in my house, we¡¯ll sue your family into oblivion, want to try?¡±


    Once Xiao Qian finished speaking, Second Maternal Aunt immediately stood up, as if she were a magician, the expression of extreme grief on her face disappeared, and she looked at Yu Minglang guardedly.


    ¡°You¡¯re studying law?¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at Xiao Qian, and the meaning in his eyes was clear that he was saying, hey, you¡¯re using my name to deceive people again?


    Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses, to deal with legal illiterates, one must use tricks and nonsense. Talking reason to her would only work if she could understand it.


    ¡°He is a very outstanding talent, many people in our department admire him very much.¡± Director Wang, who didn¡¯t know Xiao Qian was fooling people, accidentally cooperated with her.


    Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s face turned white, and she immediately signaled to her man, Second Uncle immediately stood up.


    Yu Minglang swept a contemptuous look at them, ¡°Regarding the issue of the elderly¡¯s support, we will formally sue the court, and we¡¯ll settle the matter through the law. In the meantime, if you dare to make a fuss in my girlfriend¡¯s house¡­¡±


    Before he could finish, Chen Zilong, who had already admired Yu Minglang, immediately took up the cause.


    ¡°My Brother Lang can chop bricks, and he can chop wood too, all kinds of chopping!¡± As he said this, he gesticulated, looking like he had already become Yu Minglang¡¯s little follower.¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed and said, ¡°Chopping bricks is not illegal¡­ Second Maternal Aunt, are your family members¡¯ heads as hard as bricks?¡±

 Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Passing the Probation Period (Month Ticket 1950+ Update)

    Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Passing the Probation Period (Month Ticket 1950+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339 I


    Second Maternal Aunt stood up immediately, frightened by Xiao Qian, ¡°His dad, my head aches, my whole body aches, what a disaster! I must go see the doctor.¡±


    ¡°Right, right, see the doctor!¡± Second Maternal Uncle nodded in agreement.


    They left without looking back, afraid that if they walked too late, Yu Minglang would really chop them off.


    ¡°Don¡¯t stop taking the medicine, Second Maternal Aunt!¡± Xiao Qian shouted at them. These people dare to come and provoke her even with this low IQ; their brains must be having problems.


    Second Uncle¡¯s family came with much fanfare, but left just as quickly.


    Yu Minglang exchanged a few words with the guests before seeing them off, then he returned to Xiao Qian with a smile.


    ¡°I think you¡¯re getting more and more slippery, just talking nonsense to fool people whenever you like.¡±


    Xiao Qian replied seriously, ¡°Who heard me say that? You heard it? Your testimony is invalid!¡±


    Yu Minglang was stunned and then laughed. His Xiao Mei was so adorable, people couldn¡¯t help but like her.


    When are testimonies invalid? Between relatives! Does this mean Xiao Mei recognizes his legitimate status? Is it, is it?!


    While Jia Xiufang was upstairs to check on the Old Lady, Yu Minglang whispered into Xiao Qian¡¯s ear.


    ¡°Qian Bao, is my probation period over?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him sideways, ¡°You guess?¡±


    Chen Zilong leaned in, trying to please Yu Minglang, ¡°Brother Lang, what are you whispering to my sister about?¡±


    Yu Minglang imitated Xiao Qian¡¯s tone, ¡°You guess?


    And then, he was pushed away roughly by Xiao Qian. Get lost!


    As the saying goes, a son-in-law counts as half a son, and Yu Minglang, the prospective son-in-law, was worth several sons.


    In the afternoon, Jia Xiufang took out the pre-settlement money for the demolition, and then she was dragged away by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang.


    It was still the same hotel as last time, with a table full of dishes. Jia Xiufang asked worriedly.


    ¡°Your Grandma is alone at home. There won¡¯t be any problems, right? I always feel that your Second Uncle won¡¯t give up easily. They can do anything.¡± ¡°I¡¯m actually hoping that they do something¡­¡± Xiao Qian muttered, then felt the passionate gaze of Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang held his drink, his eyes filled with a knowing smile. His Xiao Mei had dug another hole.


    Xiao Qian stared back defiantly. Who do you think you are, just because your eyes are big? I¡¯m legal, legal, legal!


    Yu Minglang poured the drink into her cup and pretended to say, ¡°Xiao Mei, your awareness is getting higher and higher now, not bad.¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, that goes without saying.


    ¡°What are you two talking in riddles about?¡± Jia Xiufang sensed that her daughter and her boyfriend were communicating with their eyes, and they could understand each other, but it was confusing for others to watch.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Aunt, have some more to eat. Here, have some soup¡­¡± Yu Minglang stood up and attentively catered to Jia Xiufang.


    Halfway through the meal, the private room door opened, and a man in a suit walked in, smiling like the Maitreya Buddha. Xiao Qian took a look, isn¡¯t this Yu Minglang¡¯s old fox of a brother, Yu Mingli?


    ¡°Aunt, I am Yu Minglang¡¯s elder brother Yu Mingli.¡± Yu Mingli enthusiastically nodded at Jia Xiufang, who felt somewhat honored.


    This man often appeared in the city¡¯s news. Although she had heard from Xiao Qian that this was Yu Minglang¡¯s older brother, seeing him in person still left her at a loss for words and unsure of what to say.


    ¡°Big Brother, don¡¯t scare Aunt. How come you¡¯re here?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t expect his brother to come.


    ¡°I was just here discussing some business, and I heard that you were here, so I came over to see you. Aunt, are you getting used to the food? Let me add a few more dishes for you.¡±


    Yu Mingli exchanged a few pleasantries with Jia Xiufang, got the kitchen to serve a few more dishes, and gave face to Yu Minglang while expressing his concern for Xiao Qian. Jia Xiufang had never interacted with someone of such high status before and felt slightly awkward.


    She had thought wealthy people would be snobbish, but now it seemed that they were quite approachable, just talking about family matters.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know that Yu Mingli¡¯s friendly attitude was due to his liking for Xiao Qian. Thus, he was naturally more amicable towards Jia Xiufang.


    Yu Mingli poured Xiao Qian a glass of juice, chatted about family matters, and casually said.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, has your family¡¯s house been demolished?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, we just signed this afternoon.¡±


    ¡°After that area is demolished, have Aunt get someone to recycle the leftover building materials. It just so happens that my brother¡¯s recycling station needs those.¡±


    Big Brother¡¯s words were clever and courteous, making it sound like he was seeking their help.


    But Jia Xiufang gasped, realizing that¡­


    Xiao Qian understood right away, Big Brother was trying to find her some income. It¡¯s just a gentle request; clearly giving her family a road to wealth yet making it sound as if he was asking a favor from them.


    ¡°But isn¡¯t recycling building materials run by local gangs? Can we, without any backing, do this?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    Even Jia Xiufang knew that recycling demolished building materials brought booming profits. One demolished building produced plenty of waste iron and wood for burning, as well as window frames and other items. An entire demolition site would provide massive income from buying low from the demolishers and selling high to the recycling station!


    Because of the huge profits, all these jobs were contracted by people with connections. Ordinary people couldn¡¯t get involved, or they would easily be beaten up and disabled.


    Hearing Jia Xiufang¡¯s question, Big Brother Yu smiled and said.


    ¡°The person in charge of that area happens to be acquainted with me, so I¡¯ll just give him a call. Aunt, please do me this favor. Xiao Qian is on vacation, so she can help find workers and drivers and such.¡±


    Big Brother¡¯s implicit message was that he would take care of everything. All they needed to do was get involved. A few words from him would mean at least 200,000 yuan in their account.


    For him, it was a small amount of money, but Jia Xiufang was already dumbfounded.


    So much money!!!


    ¡°The Baitaling village is relatively small, so consider it as practice. Xiao Qian, help your mother with this. If everything goes well in this village, I¡¯ll give you the next project, which is twice the scale of this demolition.


    Even bigger! Jia Xiufang swallowed hard. For a housewife like her, such news was too shocking.


    ¡°We don¡¯t have any experience¡­ This is too¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Aunt. I¡¯ll find someone to tell Xiao Qian what to do. It¡¯s quite shameful that though my family is prosperous, most of them work at their units. I¡¯m the only one outside running these businesses. If Xiao Qian marries into the family later, she should help me out. It¡¯s like helping my younger brother and easing my burden. Thank you, Xiao Qian!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t answer yes or no, only holding her juice and said to Big Brother, ¡°Brother, you must be kidding. I can¡¯t do it.¡±


    Yu Minglang had his own dignity, and would never interfere with his big brother¡¯s affairs. Big Brother Yu knew it clear in his heart but pretended that Xiao Qian was indirectly helping his younger brother.


    Xiao Qian knew exactly what Big Brother meant. This old fox Yu Mingli seemed to be giving her family money, but he was actually here to tie her down.

 Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 226: In a Thought (Monthly ticket 2050+ update)

    Chapter 226: Chapter 226: In a Thought (Monthly ticket 2050+ update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    ¡°My big brother is a cunning person¡­ however, he tends to be good to our family. He didn¡¯t tell you about this to trickyou, but just¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know how to describe his older brother¡¯s behavior today. Xiao Qian is a very insightful person, and she holds grudges. If she dislikes someone, it¡¯s hard to change her impression of them later. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know how to ensure Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t take a disliking to his brother.


    ¡°So, he¡¯s trying to tie me down? Should I be grateful? After all, Wang Xiaohong has been with your family this many years and your brother never gave her a hint, yet we barely have a connection and he¡¯s already indicating this.¡± Hearing Xiao Qian so clear-headed, Yu Minglang also made himself clear.


    ¡°He certainly meant that, but my older brother is protective. He would share anything good with our family. Please, don¡¯t feel burdened. If you feel uncomfortable, leave it to me to deal with. He won¡¯t bother you again.¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, don¡¯t you want to rope me in?¡±


    ¡°I do, but not in this manner, Qian Bao, I hope you won¡¯t be so stressed out being with me. Everything about our family is up to you. If you¡¯re unwilling, nobody can force you. Whether it¡¯s my brother or my dad, nobody would dare to bully you with me around. It¡¯s not that I want to hide our family situation from you, but I hope to give you a relatively normal life within my capabilities.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, YuMinglang, stop.¡±


    Mandarin is the most profound and complex language in the world.


    A sentence can convey many layers of meanings.


    For instance, Xiao Qian is now saying, ¡®that¡¯s enough, stop.¡¯


    Yu Minglang felt his heart cool.


    Has his beloved Qian Bao become upset?


    Does she think their relationship is too exhausting and no longer wants to be with him?


    Or, does she feel his brother¡¯s approach today was too abrupt and feel repulsed by it, had enough¡­


    After Xiao Qian made her point, for a few seconds he was too dumbfounded to respond, with only one thought in mind.


    If she says not to be with him, what should he do?


    A kind of unprecedented terror prompted Yu Minglang to act before his brain reacted. He quickly moved forward, embracing her tightly.


    ¡°It isn¡¯t enough! No, I won¡¯t agree!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt some pain from his tight hold, tried to push him away, but was pulled even tighter, unable to move.


    ¡°Let me go, it hurts.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t let go! I won¡¯t, even if it means death! Chen Xiaoqian, you can¡¯t desert!¡±


    Xiao Qian, who was held so tightly that it hurt and who couldn¡¯t push him off, rolled her eyes, ¡°What am I running from?¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t run away when things go awry. I can shield you from it. I won¡¯t let them do things you dislike, but you can¡¯t run! You are mine, you are mine!¡±


    This was the same Xiao Mei he had set his sights on at first glance. How could he let her go!


    ¡°When did I say I wanted to run? When did I hide? Yu Minglang, are you always so impulsive at work? Give me your father¡¯s phone number, and let me talk to him. With your mental condition, forget being a big boss, you should just raise pigs somewhere.¡±


    Uh, she¡¯s not running or hiding?


    Yu Minglang released her, confusedly staring at her, ¡°If you¡¯re not running, then why did you say ¡®that¡¯s enough¡¯?¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses up, ¡°What I meant was, your probation period is over, you can officially start.¡±


    ¡­What?!


    Xiao Qian stroked his face, ¡°Even though you¡¯re still pretty foolish, I think you did well today and are good enough to be my boyfriend. I¡¯m offering you a permanent position, but it seems you¡¯re not satisfied. You just said ¡®it isn¡¯t enough , ¡®no¡¯, and ¡®I won¡¯t agree¡¯. Well then, according to your wishes, I¡¯ll extend your probation¡ª ¡±


    No extension!¡± Yu Minglang, who had now come back to his senses, instantly cheered up.


    ¡°You said so yourself.¡± Xiao Qian was amused by how he dug his own grave.


    Tsk, tsk, this face¡­so dark and sinister, it¡¯s actually quite terrifying.


    Xiao Qian put her hand on his face, ¡°Xiao Qiang, you remind me of a snow skin mooncake.¡±


    Talk about the permanent position, don¡¯t change the subject.¡± He still wanted to confirm and re-experience the joy of her acknowledging his status as her boyfriend.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you are like a custard snowskin mooncake, outwardly cold and standoffish, but bursting with yellow filling inside¡­¡± Xiao Qian, having found an amusing topic, giggled, ¡°hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, is now the time for you to show off your comedic talent? Be serious!¡±


    Yu Minglang felt his heart was suspended over a small fire. This little trickster had a hold of his heart, not too high or too low, and seemed to be enjoying herself playing with it.


    What I mean is¡­¡± Xiao Qian patted his face, ¡°Young man, keep up the good work Just because your probationary period is over doesn¡¯t mean you are confirmed forever. How far we can go in the future still depends on your performance, understand?¡±


    ¡°Mission accepted!¡± Yu Minglang hugged her and suddenly felt a refreshing sense of freedom, a triumphant sensation similar to reaching the peak of a mountain.


    ¡°Silly, let¡¯s go, my mom and my younger brother are still waiting outside. If we go back now, there will be another fuss.¡±


    ¡°I had already sent someone to handle it when I went to the restroom- that¡¯s not the point, why, tell me, why.¡±


    Although he was always shamelessly forcing Xiao Qian to be intimate with him, deep down he understood that Xiao Qian was always somewhat reserved with ¡¯ him. Today, with his older brother¡¯s strong intervention, Yu Minglang was mentally prepared to kneel and wash clothes for Xiao Qian.¡±


    But unexpectedly, not only did they not quarrel, but he also received the surprise of her confirmation!


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you smart, go home and think about it yourself.¡± Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t tell him. She waved for him to follow her out but was grabbed by Yu Minglang, who held her in his arms.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, about my big brother, are you sure you don¡¯t need me to intervene?¡±


    Is your big brother a bad guy?¡± Xiao Qian counter-questioned instead.


    Yu Minglang decisively replied, ¡°To others, he¡¯s not a good person, but to me, he¡¯s a good elder brother.¡±


    ¡°Then that¡¯s enough, I know the measures. Don¡¯t worry, I can handle and balance the relationships. If I can¡¯t figure out such small matters, I should just go home and cut cabbage¡­ Yu Xiaoqiang, I¡¯m very happy that you can keep my feelings in your mind first.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she turned around and left. Yu Minglang stared at her petite but upright figure. At that moment, her figure gave him the impression of a companion fighting side by side with him.


    A feeling of being able to leave her back to her, she isn¡¯t a woman who hides behind him and waits for him to make a move. She¡¯s an independent and opinionated woman who can solve problems, and all she cares about is his stance.


    If Yu Minglang didn¡¯t take a stand for her today, what would Xiao Qian do? Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even dare to think about that. But just because he defended her, she changed her mind. It was heaven and hell in the blink of an eye ¡ª the outcome depended on a change of heart. She noticed everything he had done for her.

 Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 227: As Expected (2100+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 227: Chapter 227: As Expected (2100+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian took a couple of steps, but before Yu Minglang could catch up, she stopped doubtfully and turned her head back, ending up in his strong embrace.


    ¡°Do you want to strangle me¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang really wanted to say how much he would cherish Xiao Qian in the future, but holding her in his arms, he didn¡¯t want to say anything. All he wanted to do was hold her close and never let her go. How could he live without this strong, independent woman who was enough to deter eighty percent of men¡­


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I think you¡¯re like Chi-Chi from Dragon Ball, so powerful¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian decided to check who this was later, and after checking, she didn¡¯t talk to Yu Minglang for a week. She asked him why he couldn¡¯t praise her properly, and wondered how she was like a housewife who didn¡¯t do anything.


    What Yu Minglang wanted to express was that his Xiao Mei was definitely a woman who could keep a man obedient, and he was kind of willingly being controlled by her.


    After sending Xiao Qian home and seeing the white sedan parked at the door, Jia Xiufang felt it looked familiar.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, hasn¡¯t someone given us a ride in this car before, called., what was it¡­ ¡®neo-nets?''¡±


    ¡°Volvo, one of the favorite car models among well-paid white-collar workers.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s answer made Jia Xiufang slap her forehead.


    ¡°Oh, I remember now. The lawyer who helped us with the lawsuit drove one of these.¡±


    Seeing Yu Minglang¡¯s car, Ya Ming directly got off the car and waved at Yu Minglang. Jia Xiufang was puzzled, was this really that lawyer? Why was he here?


    ¡°Ya Ming, how long have you been waiting?¡± Yu Minglang got out of the car and patted Ya Ming on the shoulder.


    ¡°Just got here, and I j¡¯ust happened to be passing by for some business.¡±


    Jia Xiufang noticed that her daughter¡¯s friends had come to their house, so she quietly asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Qian¡¯er, does Ming Lang have any urgent business?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at her mom, ¡°He is fine, it¡¯s our house that might have a problem.¡±


    ¡°Our house?¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t understand. Xiao Qian pointed to the door, ¡°Open it and check on my Grandma.¡±


    Jia Xiufang hastened to open the door and went up to the second floor. Xiao Qian called for Yu Minglang and Ya Ming to come in and let Chen Zilong make them some tea. Then she followed her mother upstairs.


    The old lady was mostly confused these days and couldn¡¯t recognize people well. Jia Xiufang would change her diapers before leaving the house, and place water and fruits on the bedside table for her.


    The old woman still slept, and Jia Xiufang let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Your Grandma is doing well. Let¡¯s give her a bath later. You can help me lift her onto the wheelchair.¡±


    She was already very filial in taking care of the elderly like that, wiping their bodies daily and bathing them every few days. Taking care of a paralyzed old person required a lot of patience and love, which Jia Xiufang had been doing for years.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t answer her mom, but instead, reached out to take Jia Xiufang¡¯s wrist.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    ¡°Mom, you have a set of social norms in your heart, which you have been living by for many years. You always hold yourself to those values, but you can¡¯t apply them to others. So when others let you down, you become very, very angry.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you? You¡¯ve been studying at a university away from home for half a year, and now you can¡¯t talk like a normal person?¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t understand but felt her daughter¡¯s expression was too serious.


    ¡°All this time, you¡¯ve educated me to be a kind person. Of course, you didn¡¯t say it directly; you showed it through your actions. You always say that heaven is watching what people do, so even when nobody is around, you make sure to do everything right. That¡¯s why, when you see Second Aunt not living up to your expectations, you¡¯re furious. You always say that heaven will punish her, but I want to tell you that sometimes heaven is too busy, and more often, we have to rely on ourselves.¡±


    ¡°What on Earth are you trying to say, child?¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head. These words were not just for her mother but for herself as well. In her past life, before she turned 18, she was just like her current mother, always using strong moral values to limit herself but giving those who didn¡¯t follow the rules the opportunity to hurt her.


    ¡°What I want to say is that no matter what Second Uncle and his family have done, you can¡¯t be angry. Anger can cause harm to your health, and I don¡¯t want you to hurt yourself because of someone else¡¯s mistakes. No matter what you find out later, trust me and let me handle it.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I can¡¯t even talk to your Second Uncle anymore. I can¡¯t believe our family has come to this.¡±


    Jia Xiufang still wanted to sit down and talk to her elder brother. Although her daughter had been discussing the house issue, Jia Xiufang thought that if her Second Brother could take good care of their mother, she could give up the property. After all, they were just two siblings, and she didn¡¯t want them to ignore each other forever when they met.


    But today, the performance of Second Brother and his wife completely chilled Jia Xiufang¡¯s heart.


    ¡°They¡¯re treating you like a fool by doing this. Talking to them about feelings is useless now, so Mom, it¡¯s time to fight.¡± Xiao Qian clenched her fist and was slapped on the head by Jia Xiufang, ¡°Have you lost your mind? Fight what?¡±


    Xiao Qian stuck out her tongue, ¡°One of my roommates is a chuuni girl. She probably infected me.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t just come up with lines for a stage play, see, it left her with aftereffects.


    Xiao Qian saw Jia Xiufang laughing and returned to the topic.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t you think Grandma has been sleeping for too long?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, what¡¯s going on? She should¡¯ve woken up by now. What time is it¡­¡± and she and Xiao Qian had been standing in front of the old lady¡¯s bed talking for so long, how could she not be awake?


    Xiao Qian held her grandma¡¯s hand and showed it to Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°The reason my Grandma can¡¯t wake up is that someone gave her sleeping pills. The goaL.is this.¡±


    Jia Xiufang took a closer look, the old lady¡¯s thumb was red, and she exclaimed in fear.


    ¡°Ai Ma, what happened to your mom¡¯s hand!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, it¡¯s not bleeding. Look carefully, what is this!¡±


    Xiao Qian had already anticipated this situation.


    ¡°Eh, it looks like ink?¡± Jia Xiufang hadn¡¯t figured out why her paralyzed mom would have ink-colored prints on her hand when she couldn¡¯t even get up.


    Yu Minglang came up with Ya Ming and the police who had been here before.


    While Xiao Qian was psychologically preparing her mom, the police had already arrived.


    ¡°A group of people, taking advantage of you two going out to eat, sneaked into your house, drugged the old lady, and made her press her thumbprint. Officer Wang, please come over to collect evidence.¡± Yu Minglang said.


    The officer came over to examine the old lady, then went to the window. The bedroom was on the second floor, and the window had been tampered with ¨C there was a footprint on the white windowsill.


    ¡°We will file an investigation.¡±


    In order to achieve their goals, they randomly broke into someone else¡¯s house and drugged the elderly. Second Uncle¡¯s family would stop at nothing for money.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang had already expected all this before they went out to eat.

 Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Still a Child (Monthly Ticket 2150+ Update)

    Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Still a Child (Monthly Ticket 2150+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    In the afternoon, when receiving the first installment of the resettlement payment, they need the Old Lady to be present and sign the agreement, or at least have an authorization letter, otherwise they won¡¯t get the money.


    With Yu Minglang blocking the way, Second Maternal Uncle couldn¡¯t get hold of the elder. Under Second Maternal Aunt¡¯s instigation, they came up with this rotten idea, but they didn¡¯t expect to run into Yu Minglang¡¯s muzzle.


    ¡°Ya Ming, I¡¯ll leave the lawsuit to you. I have to go back to the army tomorrow, so I might not be able to follow up on this.¡± Yu Minglang patted his friend¡¯s shoulder.


    Ya Ming nodded, ¡°The urgent matter is to invalidate the authorization letter in their hands. If, according to you, the elder has already lost her civil capacity due to dementia, their actions definitely warrant a lawsuit. As for breaking into a private residence and drugging the elder, we can sue them for that too.¡±


    Yu Minglang nodded, knowing he could handle this matter but wasn¡¯t able to find the time; leaving it to his friend would save Xiao Qian from worrying.


    Jia Xiufang was greatly shocked, ¡°Drugging the elder!!!¡±


    How immoral must one be to do this? She could understand if they didn¡¯t care about Mother anymore for the sake of the money, but why did they have to mess around like this? The elder was so old, and they didn¡¯t know if their actions would hurt her or not.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already called for an ambulance, it should be here soon,¡± said Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian patted Jia Xiufang, ¡°I¡¯ve been telling you not to restrain scumbags with your moral values or get angry and hurt yourself over others¡¯ mistakes. Mom, don¡¯t worry about anything now, don¡¯t get angry or soften, leave dealing with that family to us.¡±


    When good meets evil, it¡¯s always the good that gets hurt first. In order to protect the precious goodness in the hearts of those around her, she didn¡¯t mind becoming an ¡°evil¡± person.


    With Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian there, Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t have to worry at all. Yu Minglang had already arranged everything. The elder was sent to the hospital, and the doctor confirmed she had been drugged. The dosage was not large enough for stomach pumping, which made Jia Xiufang furious. After making a call to her eldest uncle, he immediately said he would come over and join Jia Xiufang in fighting against Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family.


    Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family got the Old Lady¡¯s handprint authorization letter, and excitedly went to get the money. There was 50,000 yuan from the early resettlement payment, in the form of a check The two of them were overjoyed holding the check They had the elder¡¯s ID and documents in their possession, and fearing that the longer they waited the more things could happen, they headed straight for the bank after leaving the village committee¡¯s office.


    Everyone was waiting to receive the money, and the queue was long. Second Maternal Aunt was both anxious and triumphant while waiting.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, that little troublemaker, thought she was so capable. But didn¡¯t we still get the money in the end? It doesn¡¯t matter that she found a soldier, they¡¯re all poor, and she deserves to be poor for a lifetime,¡± said Second Maternal Aunt.


    ¡°Hurry up and get the money, I always feel a bit uneasy,¡± Second Maternal Uncle was still somewhat shadowed by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°What¡¯s not to be at ease about? We have Old Lady¡¯s handprint, her ID, and household registration book with us. The Demolition and Relocation Office recognizes these things, not people. Let them take care of the old woman, they deserve it!¡±


    After Second Maternal Aunt finished saying this, it was her turn in line. As she was about to hand over the check and the Old Lady¡¯s documents with joy, a hand patted her on the shoulder.


    ¡°What are you doing? Get in line and don¡¯t cut in!¡± Second Maternal Aunt stared fixedly at the bank teller using the banknote counting machine, thinking she would get the money any moment now.


    ¡°Are you Hao Dapao and Zhen Xiaojie?¡±


    Second Maternal Uncle and Second Maternal Aunt turned their heads simultaneously to see several plainclothes officers standing beside them.


    We suspect you are involved in a case of breaking into a private residence and poisoning an elderly person. Please cooperate with our investigation,¡± said the officers.


    ¡°Who poisoned her! We just gave her some sleeping pills!¡± Second Uncle yelled, and Second Aunt slapped him on the face.


    ¡°You idiot! What nonsense are you talking about!¡±


    It was over, completely over. They didn¡¯t even need to be interrogated, and the moron had already confessed everything!


    It took almost no effort to deal with these two fools. At the police station, they clearly explained the whole matter. While Second Maternal Aunt understood the law a bit, Second Maternal Uncle was unyielding, not even realizing he¡¯d done something wrong.


    At the police station, he even argued with the officers, saying that the elder was his mother and he was her son, so if the relocation payment wasn¡¯t given to the son, was it supposed to go to the daughter? As for drugging her, it was even simpler. The Old Lady¡¯s mind was gone, and she didn¡¯t remember people or things. She howled and wouldn¡¯t press her handprint, so they used some drugs, completely unaware that this was a criminal offense.


    Second Maternal Uncle was still arguing, saying that the drugs couldn¡¯t kill anyone and there was no reason to arrest him. He demanded to be released immediately because he needed to get the money, and soon the bank would close for the day¡­


    His ignorant arguments had made people explain to him several times, but when he couldn¡¯t understand, they lost patience and just detained him.


    Yet again, Yu Minglang¡¯s long-awaited midnight movie date was ruined.


    Xiao Qian had to accompany her mother as their family was going through such troubles. Jia Xiufang was angry, upset, and heartbroken, and Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t just leave her behind without a care.


    After talking to Jia Xiufang until midnight, Xiao Qian returned to her small nest and sent a text message to Yu Minglang from her phone.


    Are you asleep?


    It only took less than 20 seconds for the reply to arrive, Not asleep.


    At this moment, Yu Minglang had already returned to his father¡¯s house. After settling Xiao Qian¡¯s family matters, he went back home to be with his parents. Per chance, Father Yu was home and father and son were playing chess together.


    Mother Yu had urged them several times to rest early, but the father and son were so addicted to chess that they had her make tea instead, as they couldn¡¯t bear to stop playing.


    Just as it seemed Yu Minglang was about to win against his father, a text message from Xiao Qian arrived.


    Taking advantage of the moment Yu Minglang was looking at his phone, Father Yu quickly replaced the chess piece that had just been captured by Yu Minglang, and after doing so, sipped his tea nonchalantly.


    The usually sharp-eyed Youngest Brother Yu didn¡¯t notice his father¡¯s little trick He looked at the text message on his phone and smiled slightly.


    ¡°Restrain yourself a bit, I can see your little tongue sticking out,¡± Father Yu teased while stealing Yu Minglang¡¯s chess piece.


    Dad, I have to go now, I¡¯m still a child and staying up late isn¡¯t good for me,¡± Yu Minglang said as he decisively got up after his phone rang indicating another text message.


    The second text message from his ¡®Xiao Mei¡¯ had quite a connotation.


    She just sent three words, I¡¯m hungry.


    Father Yu grabbed his son¡¯s wrist as he tried to leave just a few hours after coming home.


    ¡°Youngest, can¡¯t you have some morals? Finish the chess game before you leave!¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at the chessboard. His father had shamelessly put the chess pieces back and even regretted making a move. But even so, he could still win in another 10 minutes without leaving any pieces of his father¡¯s untouched.


    But no, ten minutes was too long. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to waste even a minute.


    Seeing that his father was unwilling to let go, Yu Minglang devised a plan. Suddenly, with a swift movement of both hands, he flipped the chessboard!


    The chess pieces scattered all over Father Yu¡¯s study, specifically on the Luohan bed where the father and son had been playing.


    ¡°Yu Minglang! You bastard!¡± Father Yu was furious, blowing his beard in rage.


    Yu Minglang played innocent.


    Dad, it slipped from my hand, and we can¡¯t play anymore. I¡¯ll come back some other day to play with you and keep you entertained,¡± he said.

 Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Xiao Qiang Being Naughty

    Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Xiao Qiang Being Naughty


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    No matter how angry his dad was, Yu Minglang grabbed the keys and ran out. ¡®Youngest, have your midnight snack before you leave.¡± Mother Yu brought over the midnight snack.


    Yu Minglang looked at it, Fresh Shrimp and Winter Melon Congee and Toothpick Meat?


    ¡°Mom, where¡¯s the lunch box? I¡¯ll take it with me.¡±


    ¡°Okay, you wait for me.¡±


    Five minutes later, Father Yu, who had just finished cleaning up the chessboard, sat cross-legged on the Luohan bed with anger. He wanted to have some food to cool down, but when he saw what was on the plate, he got even angrier.


    ¡°Where¡¯s my meat?¡± How come I only have a bowl of Winter Melon Congee? ¡°Your eldest son took it with him.¡±


    This little brat! That¡¯s outrageous, he should at least leave me a shrimp!¡± Father Yu fumed, puffing his beard and glaring.


    Not only did Yu Minglang take the whole plate of Toothpick Meat, but he also scooped the Winter Melon & Fresh Shrimp Congee so there was only Winter Melon and no shrimp.


    ¡°Eat less at night, so your stomach doesn¡¯t have trouble digesting it ¨C whataya staring at? The youngest one¡¯s like a bandit, just like you, you old bad man!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Next time he comes home, I¡¯ll have to scold him, he¡¯s getting more and more outrageous, tsk, so bland, spouse, go get me a jar of pickles.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered with you.¡±


    ¡°Comrade Qi Jiao, follow the order!¡±


    ¡°Fine, with your attitude, wait a moment, I¡¯ve hidden half a plate of meat for you.¡±


    Father Yu laughed, ¡°Comrade Jiaojiao¡¯s enlightenment is not bad.¡±


    ¡°Get out of the way, obstructive old man!¡±


    Xiao Qian sent the text message and waited more than ten minutes for Yu Minglang¡¯s reply but didn¡¯t receive it.


    She wasn¡¯t in a hurry, opened the wardrobe and started looking for pajamas. ¡°Let¡¯s see if my judgment of Xiaoqiang is accurate. Personality determines fate.¡±


    She put on her prettiest pajamas, picked up a book, leaned against the bed to read. After a few minutes, she heard someone knock on the window.


    She opened the window, and Yu Minglang, who was standing on the balcony, held up the lunch box in his hand.


    ¡°Midnight snack delivery, please sign for it.¡±


    Xiao Qian stepped aside, Yu Minglang jumped in. Xiao Qian poked her head out of the window, looking left and right, trying to see if anyone had noticed.


    Yu Minglang hugged her from behind.


    I ve scouted it out beforehand, no one saw us, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Well done. You¡¯ve delivered the food, now you can get lost.¡±


    ¡°Ungrateful little thing, my car is parked on the side of the road, and I jogged all the way here, don¡¯t you want to reward me?¡±


    Climbing through windows can be an addictive behavior.


    Xiao Qian dragged over the only chair, and the two sat side by side on her narrow bed, starting their midnight snack.


    On his way to the bathroom downstairs, Chen Zilong passed by Xiao Qian¡¯s room, his nose twitched.


    ¡®It smells so good¡­¡± Was he sleepwalking, or why did that smell so good? His younger brother¡¯s voice was clearly heard through the door panel, Xiao Qian made a shushing gesture, signaling Yu Minglang not to talk.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m hungry, do we have any food at home?¡± Chen Zilong ran over and knocked on Jia Xiufang¡¯s door.


    There are steamed buns in the cabinet, you can find them yourself.¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s vague voice came through.Yu Minglang compared the delicious snacks he had brought, silently asking if he should send some to Playboy.


    Xiao Qian made a ¡® tch¡¯ expression, saying that this Playboy disturbed Mother¡¯s sleep in the middle of the night, so it was better to starve him, lest his brain be filled with fat and no IQ.


    Chen Zilong went to the bathroom with a steamed bun in his mouth and a big green onion in one hand.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s an illusion, but I think I smell fried meat. Mom, can you make fried meat tomorrow?¡± Chen Zilong went to his mother¡¯s room again to ask.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, stormed out, and kicked Chen Zilong¡¯s buttocks.


    ¡°Chen Zilong, can you stop driving us crazy in the middle of the night? Can you let our mom have a good sleep? If you dare to show off, I¡¯ll make you into fried meat!¡±


    Chen Zilong was afraid of his sister. He returned to his room with a bun in his mouth, took a bite of the green onion, and muttered to himself.


    ¡°I really smelled fried meat. When my sister came out, the smell became more obvious¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian returned to her room, and Yu Minglang, sitting on her bed, grinned, his eyebrows disappearing, ¡°Eating alone?¡±


    He whispered.


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°If you feel sorry for him, go and feed him outside and see if my mom won¡¯t chase you away with a broom!¡±


    Yu Minglang stuffed a piece of toothpick meat into her mouth. ¡°I feel sorry for you. Look at how skinny you are, like a monkey, with no meat on your bones.¡± Only he thought Xiao Qian looked skinny; Chen Zilong and Jia Xiufang thought Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t lost any weight in the past six months.


    How could she not have gained weight? One can¡¯t avoid gaining weight without latenight-snacking. When she was at school, Yu Minglang stuffed her with snacks from afar via his mom, so when she returned home, he directly brought food to her. It would be strange if she didn¡¯t gain weight.


    ¡°I¡¯m thirsty, I¡¯ll go downstairs to get some water,¡± Xiao Qian prepared to get up, but Yu Minglang held her down.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡±


    Someone was diligent, and Xiao Qian was happy to be lazy. Leaning on the bed, wiping her hands with a tissue, she waited for a while, but Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t come back yet, so she went out to check.


    When she got to the staircase, she heard someone coming up the creaky stairs. The light on the stairs was broken, so she could only see a silhouette.


    She lowered her voice, whispering, ¡°Why are you so slow?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Hehe, I remembered there¡¯s a salted duck egg in the cupboard, sister, do you want it?¡± one hand holding the salted duck egg, the other hand holding a flashlight, Chen Zilong, hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s voice, mischievously turned the flashlight on and shone it on his face, trying to create a terrifying atmosphere.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡± Xiao Qian let out a scream.


    ¡°Sister, when did you become so timid? You¡¯re scared just like that?¡± Chen Zilong often played these cruel games with Xiao Qian.


    The light in their home staircase had been broken for a long time and they hadn t bothered to fix it, so the family members either groped around in the dark or brought their own flashlights when getting up at night. Chen Zilong liked to scare Xiao Qian, although he had never succeeded so far.


    Xiao Qian covered her mouth, her heart still pounding.


    It wasn¡¯t because of Playboy being frightened, but because Yu Minglang was right behind Chen Zilong!


    How could Yu Minglang be so mischievous? He followed Chen Zilong, who didn¡¯t notice him at all.


    When the flashlight¡¯s beam hit Chen Zilong¡¯s face, it also illuminated the huge figure of Yu Minglang behind him. At first glance, he looked like a ghost, scaring even the fearless Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang, the big bad guy, saw Xiao Qian scream and made a scary face at her.


    ¡°Sis, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Chen Zilong had never received such intense ¡°gaze¡± from his sister before.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just get in your room!¡± Xiao Qian was afraid Chen Zilong would turn around since Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t be more than two steps behind him. It was strange Chen Zilong couldn¡¯t see him.


    With such a big living person right behind him, Chen Zilong just couldn¡¯t see, not knowing whether to praise Yu Minglang for his sniper-like stealth camouflaging skills or Chen Zilong for being too slow.


    ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Chen Zilong took one step at a time, with Xiao Qian watching as Yu Minglang followed him, maintaining the same pace, silently.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart hung in her throat, fearing Chen Zilong would turn around. Don¡¯t turn around, just go upstairs¡­


    As Chen Zilong passed by Xiao Qian, he suddenly turned sideways, and Xiao Qian cried out again.


    ¡°Ah!¡±

 Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Dont Waste Time

    Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Don¡¯t Waste Time


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    Chen Zilong was so frightened that the salted duck egg in his hand almost dropped.


    ¡°Sis, do you want to eat? I can share half with you,¡± he offered.


    As Xiao Qian saw her brother turn to the side, within a split second, Yu Minglang also turned sideways. In an instant, he was once again out of Chen Zilong¡¯s line of sight from behind.


    The situation now was like this: Yu Minglang¡¯s back was against the wall of the corridor, Xiao Qian leaned against the opposite wall, and Chen Zilong was standing in the middle on the staircase that was just over a meter wide, forming a straight line with the other two.


    Xiao Qian could see both of them, while Chen Zilong could only see Xiao Qian. Yu Minglang was less than 20 centimeters away from Chen Zilong.


    ¡°Sis?¡± Chen Zilong thought his sister was acting strange today.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­ Go back to your room!¡± Xiao Qian felt like she was about to be frightened to death by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Zilong turned around again, and Yu Minglang skillfully followed suit, all without Chen Zilong noticing.


    Chen Zilong walked ahead, Xiao Qian walked in the middle, and Yu Minglang followed behind like a ghost.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but admire his ability to hide his presence. If she hadn¡¯t known in advance that Yu Minglang was right behind her, she wouldn¡¯t have sensed him without looking back.


    Chen Zilong had reached the door of his room, and Xiao Qian had also reached her own door. They were about to pull off a successful deception when suddenly, Jia Xiufang¡¯s door opened. Rubbing her eyes, Jia Xiufang walked out of her room, yawning as she spoke.


    ¡°What are you two siblings up to? It¡¯s so late, and you¡¯re making so much noise¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian felt her blood run cold. This was bad; her mother¡¯s angle had no blind spots, and he was about to get exposed!


    Jia Xiufang opened the door, and both Xiao Qian and Chen Zilong turned around.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes. How was she supposed to explain the man behind her?


    Would anyone believe her if she claimed their house was haunted?


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why are you closing your eyes? Arc you sleepwalking?¡± Jia Xiufang walked over and waved her hand in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s face.


    Xiao Qian opened her eyes, looked behind with the determination to face death, and, huh, there was no one there?


    Where did Yu Minglang go?


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just came out to check on something,¡± she replied.


    ¡°Stop messing around. Go to bed early. Da Long, did you find any food to eat?¡± Jia Xiufang asked her son.


    Xiao Qian glanced left and right.


    Her mom and her brother were looking at her from two different directions, so there shouldn¡¯t have been any dead angles. Had this guy just disappeared into thin air?


    ¡°I found a salted duck egg. I¡¯ll just eat it with some green onions and a steamed bun. Mom, I really smelled fried meat, even with some cumin.¡± The late-night smell made him so hungry.


    ¡°Nonsense, what meat? Hurry up and go to sleep.¡± Jia Xiufang looked at her son and daughter and went back to her room. As she closed the door, she smelled fried meat as well ¨C it did make her a little hungry.


    ¡°My dear sister, are you sure you don¡¯t want to share the delicious egg with me?¡± Before entering his room, Chen Zilong teased Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian kicked him, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    As Chen Zilong was kicked into his room, he felt wronged.


    ¡°What did I do? Don¡¯t praise me, but don¡¯t scold me either¡­¡±


    Where did he offend his sister!


    Don¡¯t try to guess Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts; it¡¯s difficult to understand.


    All her thoughts right now were focused on one thing ¨C where did Xiao Qiang go?


    Looking up, oh, she figured it out.


    He climbed up the wall. All his skills went into this. It shows that people need to be versatile, and there¡¯s always a use for those skills in critical moments. Xiao Qiang felt very confident about his abilities..

 Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 231: False Sincerity (2200+ monthly tickets update)

    Chapter 231: Chapter 231: False Sincerity (2200+ monthly tickets update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian was sleeping soundly until Jia Xiufang banged on the door and roused her with a yawn.


    She didn¡¯t see Yu Minglang; there was no trace of him in the air. Even the food containers from the night before were gone, and the table and chairs were back in their original places. It was as if he had disappeared like a gust of wind without a sound.


    When Jia Xiufang came in, she saw her daughter standing in front of the mirror, emotionlessly adjusting her clothes.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you looking at-Huh? What happened to your mouth?¡± Jia Xiufang sharply noticed that her daughter¡¯s mouth seemed a bit tom and red, as if swollen.


    ¡°Nipped by a dog.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I bit it in my sleep last night.¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and change your clothes. Your Eldest Uncle will be here in a bit. Don¡¯t let them catch you still in bed.¡±


    Chen Zilong¡¯s voice came from outside.


    ¡°My goodness! Is our house haunted? This lamp¡¯s been broken for so long, why did it suddenly start working?¡±


    Xiao Qian lowered her head, and Jia Xiufang went out, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Perhaps the wiring¡¯s loose; it lit up when it made contact somewhere¡ªit is a bit strange, though. Our water tank was full when I woke up this morning, but I don¡¯t remember when it was filled.¡±


    It turns out there were traces. Yu Minglang had done everything he was supposed to do.


    As Xiao Qian listened to her mother and younger brother talking about the suddenly working hallway light, the corner of her mouth curled up. Suddenly, she felt something was amiss.


    She lowered her head, tugging her pajama collar down slightly, revealing a red mark just below her collarbone.


    It seemed that the bad guy also did something he shouldn¡¯t have.


    Born in the year of the dog, he had to take a few bites when the opportunity arose¡­¡±


    Eldest Uncle¡¯s family arrived before lunchtime. As soon as they received Jia Xiufang¡¯s letter, they bought tickets to come over.


    As soon as they entered the house, they hugged Jia Xiufang and cried together. ¡°Big Brother, Second Brother is too inhuman. He actually did this to our mother!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s indignation was palpable.


    Eldest Uncle patted her on the shoulder, and Eldest Aunt beside him said angrily.


    ¡°We¡¯re here to set things right!¡±


    Heh heh¡­


    Watching this scene, Xiao Qian took in everyone¡¯s reactions. In her heart, there were only two big ¡°heh heh¡± sneers.


    The old lady stayed here for so many years, and the Eldest Uncle¡¯s family only showed up once every two years. They didn¡¯t contribute to her pension or help take care of her; it was all left to Jia Xiufang.


    It was clear why they were here now: it was about their interests.


    In the eyes of Eldest Uncle and his peers, they didn¡¯t insist on the old lady¡¯s money or support her. Letting their Second Brother take care of her was accepted as the natural order of things. After all, in their eyes, parents¡¯ money should be left to their sons.


    Sometimes, Grandma would be confused but clear-minded at other times. It took her a few dozen seconds to recognize Eldest Uncle after seeing him. She held onto his hand and wouldn¡¯t let go, constantly murmuring his childhood nickname.


    Jia Xiufang wiped her tears on the side, while Xiao Qian shook her head and whispered to her mother.


    ¡°You entertain Eldest Uncle for a while; I¡¯m going out.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re not staying at home?¡±


    ¡°You guys can discuss these matters on your own. I don¡¯t need to get involved. Just cook a few dishes for lunch at home. I won¡¯t be back for it.¡±


    ¡°You, this child. Your uncle doesn¡¯t come often, and with this big matter at home, no matter how busy you are, you should stay and accompany them a little.¡±


    To Jia Xiufang, this was a happy reunion of relatives. In Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, it was the epitome of hypocrisy.


    Eldest Uncle¡¯s family surely didn¡¯t come for nothing. The matter of the house didn¡¯t require Jia Xiufang¡¯s involvement, as splitting it evenly was already a done deal. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t be bothered to watch these people hypocritically calculate under the banner of filial piety, so she made up an excuse and left.


    Qian er has grown up into a fine lady in the few years we haven¡¯t seen her.¡± Eldest Uncle commented on Xiao Qian¡¯s retreating figure.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s pride and joy was her daughter. ¡°She¡¯s grown up, becoming sensible. She¡¯s attending a prestigious provincial university and even has a boyfriend. He¡¯s a businessman and treats her very well. Our Xiao Qian is luckier than me.¡±


    ¡°Xiufang, let¡¯s talk about our Old Lady¡¯s matter. Second Brother is in jail now. We need to settle everything quickly.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law interrupted Jia Xiufang¡¯s introduction.


    These trivial matters were not as exciting as the demolitions and how the old people divided their property.


    Xiao Qian stepped out of the house and wandered aimlessly for a while. Human nature tends to show its ugly side when faced with money, leaving her uninterested in looking at it for even a second.


    The Urban Village was still as noisy and chaotic as usual, with many people living generation after generation, socializing harmoniously because of poverty.


    However, this seemingly peaceful atmosphere would soon be broken as the demolition notice was issued. Countless families fought over property while caring for the elderly, making it impossible for them to get along. The old generation always said it¡¯s better to have more children. In case of problems, everyone can sit together and discuss, and siblings would have each other to rely on. More directly, they hoped to raise more sons to have a place to grow old.


    When they were poor, they lived in harmony. Suddenly, money appeared before them, and many families were no longer at peace. Who got more or less, who took care of the elderly for a few more days-mild disputes led to undermining each other behind their backs, while more severe cases, like that of Xiao Qian¡¯s Second Uncle¡¯s family, turned a blind eye to money, considering it more important than family affection.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but think of Yu Minglang¡¯s two brothers.


    If the Yu Family were not in their current status, if they were ordinary people instead, they would have to struggle for their livelihood, constantly calculating for their daily necessities and children¡¯s future. Would Yu Minglang and his two brothers still be as harmonious as they are now?


    The answer was definitely yes; those three brothers would not fight to the death over money even if they were in a different family.


    Because the parents of the Yu Family gave their children more than material wealth. The most precious treasure, which Xiao Qian¡¯s grandmother did not give to her children, was the correct values.


    Perhaps because she thought of Yu¡¯s parents, Xiao Qian bought some fruits and took a taxi to their house.


    She didn¡¯t give them a heads up, just thinking she¡¯d pay them a visit.


    Fortunately, Father Yu and Mother Yu were both at home, and Mother Yu was delighted to see Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You came without saying anything, but why did you buy all these things?


    Come on in.¡±


    The slippers prepared for Xiao Qian were still there. She changed into them and entered the house.


    ¡°Did you see Minglang this morning before he left for his business trip?¡±


    ¡°I saw him¡­ Auntie, the seafood porridge you made was really delicious.¡±


    Father Yu was sitting on the sofa, and his eyes widened when he heard this, ¡°So that¡¯s where all those large shrimps went!¡±


    This was a lingering resentment that had been brewing since the night before.


    Mother Yu laughed, ¡°I didn¡¯t make seafood porridge. I made winter melon and shrimp porridge.¡±


    ¡°Uh, I didn¡¯t see the winter melon.¡±


    Father Yu slapped the sofa armrest, ¡°The winter melon was all eaten by me!¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but smile, thinking that this stubborn old man could be quite cute at times.


    ¡°Look at your stingy face! What¡¯s the big deal about eating a few shrimps? Xiao Qian, don¡¯t be like him. This old man lost several games of chess to his younger brother last night and has been sulking ever since. You stay for lunch, and I¡¯ll go to the kitchen to cook some dishes.¡±


    ¡°Auntie, let me help you.¡± Although Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t cook, she could help wash vegetables and the like.


    ¡°No need, just chat with your uncle.¡± Mother Yu pushed Xiao Qian away and whispered..

 Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Sounding Out the Cunning Merchant

    Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Sounding Out the Cunning Merchant


    Translator: 549690339 |


    ¡°This old man is just like a lonely old man, always looking for trouble. You should use your expertise to enlighten him. He¡¯s acting like a menopausal woman¡­¡±


    ¡°What the hell are you talking about, old woman!¡± Father Yu quickly noticed that his wife was definitely not saying anything nice about him.


    Mother Yu winked at Xiao Qian and then went into the kitchen to help Aunt prepare lunch.


    Xiao Qian was actually quite envious of the way Father and Mother Yu interacted. They seemed to have a lively and loving relationship.


    Only in such a family atmosphere would the Yu siblings cherish their familial bonds so much. Xiao Qian wondered if she and Ming Lang would be like that when they grew old.


    ¡°Little girl, do you know how to play chess?¡± Father Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I know a little bit.¡± Xiao Qian said modestly.


    ¡°Young people, this is our national essence! Come, come to the study, I¡¯ll teach you a few moves.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, uncle.¡±


    Half an hour later, Father Yu looked annoyed, holding a chess piece, undecided. He occasionally glanced at Xiao Qian, who was sitting across from him.


    Father Yu¡¯s two most prized possessions were his magical braised pork, which he only shared with people he liked, and the redwood Luohan bed in his study. Only those he found particularly pleasing were invited to sit on it and play chess while having tea.


    Now, Father Yu somewhat regretted inviting this seemingly naive girl to sit on his treasured bed. It felt like he had invited trouble.


    just half an hour ago, Father Yu had promised to teach Xiao Qian the essence of Chinese chess.


    Now, he found it difficult to make a move, as Xiao Qian was beating him at every turn.


    Looking at the little girl sitting across from him, she seemed completely at ease, as if she wasn¡¯t even using half of her strength.


    Father Yu slammed the chess piece down, gritting his teeth.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to play anymore!¡±


    He felt deceived by this little girl. How could she say that she only knew a little about chess? Her moves were precise, and she even had traps to trick Father Yu into stepping in.


    Among the Old Yu Family, Father Yu¡¯s chess skills could barely rank in the top three. The first was the friendly-faced Boss Yu, who won nine out of ten games. The second was the domineering Ming Lang, and Father Yu could occasionally win a few games by secretly grabbing some of Ming Lang¡¯s chess pieces when he wasn¡¯t paying attention. The third brother didn¡¯t play, but he always managed to beat the second brother. However, Father Yu suspected that it might be intentional on Second Brother¡¯s part.


    Finding a young opponent who seemed easy to bully, Father Yu wanted to deceive Xiao Qian into a few games. But now his pride had been wounded.


    Mother Yu called everyone to lunch, her laughter and Father Yu¡¯s grumpy expression mingling in the air.


    ¡°This old man, he can¡¯t take a loss, just like a child.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault. I should have let uncle win.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect that the imposing Father Yu would be such a sore loser¡­


    ¡°With your skills, you can fool those old men in our community who are at your level. But don¡¯t act so smug at home. How do you expect the kids to react? You¡¯re not happy when they beat you, and it¡¯s nearly impossible for them to lose to you and make you happy.¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s words left Father Yu with an unpleasant expression on his face. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh.


    ¡°Ha ha, let¡¯s hurry up and eat. After lunch, I¡¯ll take Xiao Qian to visit Old Li. He must be home, hahaha!¡±


    Father Yu pictured himself leading Xiao Qian to neighbor Old Li. With a casual tone, he would say, ¡°This is the youngest and least skillful member of my family, who also learned chess from me. Care for a couple of rounds with her?¡± Watching Old Li get defeated by Xiao Qian would be the best revenge for his insults about Father Yu¡¯s chess skills.


    Mother Yu brutally burst Father Yu¡¯s bubble.


    ¡°Don¡¯t bother Xiao Qian. After lunch, she¡¯s going shopping with me. Zhaozhao is also off this afternoon, so we three can have a girls¡¯ day out.¡±


    Father Yu¡¯s expression instantly darkened, and Xiao Qian suddenly felt that Mother Yu¡¯s perception of her husband was spot-on. Old-child or young-child. After lunch with Father and Mother Yu, Mother Yu piled food onto Xiao Qian¡¯s plate while reciting lines similar to those Ming Lang had told her before.


    ¡°Look how thin this child is. Her face is gone!¡±


    ¡°Aunt, I¡¯ve actually gained weight. I¡¯m close to 100 pounds now.¡± Xiao Qian was almost 8 pounds heavier than when she started college, and half of the weight gain was due to Mother Yu¡¯s delicious cooking.


    ¡°Young people shouldn¡¯t always focus on losing weight. Do you think looking like a stick is attractive? I don¡¯t like those people who always talk about dieting. Back then, we would chew on tree bark when we were starving. Look at what those young people are wasting now. They don¡¯t eat even when they have food!¡±


    Father Yu began to reminisce about the past, but Mother Yu shoved a chopstick full of food into his mouth to shut him up. ¡°That¡¯s ancient history. Besides, Xiao Qian is a bit thin, but gaining a few more pounds would be just right.¡± Xiao Qian smiled reluctantly, realizing that aesthetics do get passed down through generations.


    When Ming Li entered the house, he almost thought he¡¯d walked into the wrong place.


    His proud and stubborn dad was sitting with Xiao Qian in the living room, chatting happily over tea. Their laughter could be heard from the door.


    ¡°Back then, we would go out at night, and the villagers would bring us food. The night was so dark we couldn¡¯t turn on the light, and Old Li ate noisily. When the enemy planes flew away and we finally turned on the light, we saw he¡¯d eaten the pig feed thinking it was dry food,¡± Father Yu was telling the story to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You must have been very insightful at that time.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s timely praise made Father Yu laugh even more.


    ¡°Yes, I was very sharp when I was young. All my kids are like me, hahaha!¡± Ming Lang and his father did have similarities. They both held grudges, even over something as trivial as being called a bad chess player. Ming Lang,¡¯ too, had a petty side.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you¡¯re here?¡± Eldest Brother greeted Xiao Qian with a smile.


    Xiao Qian noticed that the smile seemed somewhat different from before. Ming Lang¡¯s defense of her the day before had put the seemingly friendly brother on guard.


    Big Brother, I have something to discuss with you.¡±


    ¡°Oh? How did you know I¡¯d be home today?¡±


    ¡°Ming Lang told me. He said that no matter how busy you are, you always come home one day on the weekend to see your parents. I figured it¡¯d be easier to find you here than at your company.¡±


    ¡°What do you want from him?¡± Father Yu asked curiously.


    ¡±1 have an internship assignment during the winter break. If Big Brother can provide me an opportunity, that would be great. I don¡¯t need a salary, just some social experience.¡±


    Ming Li looked at her with amusement, knowing that her excuse would only fool his parents. Xiao Qian, who was studying clinical psychology, would more likely intern with his mother¡¯s medical profession than his own business.


    Oh, an internship, that¡¯s a good thing. Sure, you can talk with Big Brother about it. Young people should gain some social experience.¡±


    Mother Yu seemed a bit disappointed. ¡°I was hoping to go shopping with Xiao Qian.¡±


    ¡°There will be more chances for shopping, but Big Brother is so busy, I have to seize the opportunity to talk with him.¡±


    Thinking that Xiao Qian was here because of the unpleasant encounter Ming Lang had yesterday with her, Ming Li didn¡¯t expose her. He just smiled at her..

 Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 224: Breaking the Heavenly Secrets

    Chapter 233: Chapter 224: Breaking the Heavenly Secrets


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°So you little girl, you came to accompany the two of us old bones just to get close to Boss Yu?¡± Father Yu said half-jokingly.


    Mother Yu glared at him, her words having been spoken and unable to be taken back. This old man was too straightforward with his words, not knowing if Xiao Qian would think too much about it.


    ¡°Uncle, I¡¯m getting close to our whole family here. Auntie¡¯s cooking is too delicious, and I can¡¯t control my urge to eat. Also, your chess playing is very-inspiring and gives one confidence. Getting close to Eldest Brother is also a must, I can¡¯t let my free labor benefit other capitalists. If I¡¯m going to provide service, it should be for my own people.¡±


    Xiao Qian answered with a playful smile, deftly handling the situation.


    Boss Yu laughed, ¡°So you actually think I¡¯m taking a big advantage?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we talk about it?¡± Xiao Qian blinked her eyes.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk in my car, and I¡¯ll drop you off on the way.¡± Boss Yu also wanted to see what Xiao Qian was up to.


    To be honest, yesterday¡¯s incident left Yu Mingli somewhat displeased, but he couldn¡¯t deny his brother a bit of face.


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t bad, but she was too outstanding and had his brother tightly wrapped around her finger. Boss Yu knew that Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s influence on Ming Lang was equivalent to too Wang Xiaohongs on Ming Yi, separated by a Himalayas-like gap. If this were to explode, it would have a significant impact on the youngest.


    As a businessman, he didn¡¯t like his family¡¯s fate being grasped by a girl who hadn¡¯t officially entered his family yet.


    However, he couldn¡¯t find the girl¡¯s weakness, and this made cunning businessman Boss Yu uncomfortable. Now he really wanted to know what Xiao Qian had in mind when she approached him.


    Boss Yu still drove the same Cadillac, which was considered a good car in 2000. It was already very low-key for someone of his status.


    Yu Mingli had a driver but rarely used one, spending most of his time driving himself.


    He appeared the least like a member of the Yu Family, likely because of his habit of smiling. It seemed more approachable compared to the father and his two sons, but those familiar with him knew that his approachability was only on the surface, and it also depended on who it was directed at.


    From his driving and work habits, Xiao Qian deduced that Boss Yu still possessed the decisive nature characteristic of the Yu family¡¯s men. His upbringing had a profound impact on his life.


    ¡°You came to see me not to watch me drive, right? If you have a purpose, just say it.¡± Yu Mingli got straight to the point.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought about what happened yesterday, and I¡¯ve decided to accept Eldest Brother¡¯s invitation to cooperate. I¡¯ll discuss the details with my mother later.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hide her intentions.


    Yu Mingli rested his hand on the steering wheel, looking ahead, unconcernedly tapping it.


    ¡°I thought you¡¯d bask in the glow of the youngest, all the while upholding your noble character of not being swayed by poverty.¡±


    These words were a bit piercing.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get angry, but she even laughed.


    The fact that Boss Yu, who always wore a smile and never showed his anger, could say such a thing meant that he wasn¡¯t really mad at Xiao Qian. If he actually wanted to hold a grudge against her, he wouldn¡¯t have made it so direct; he was testing her attitude.


    ¡°Being noble is inevitable, but it¡¯s just a matter of who it¡¯s for. There¡¯s no need to fake it with Eldest Brother. Money is a good thing; if I said I didn¡¯t like it, I¡¯d be hypocritical.¡±


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t sound like something you¡¯d say.¡± Yu Mingli had trouble grasping Xiao Qian¡¯s intentions.


    If Xiao Qian was only after money, she wouldn¡¯t have needed to go through all the trouble yesterday. However, her attitude today was very strange.


    Was it possible that Xiao Qian was also someone who gravitated toward power and had only been pretending yesterday?


    ¡°I only told the truth, I know what Eldest brother means. Ming Lang¡¯s business is in its starting stages, and I don¡¯t want him to be bothered by outside matters. As for how far Ming Lang and I will go in the future, it depends on our destiny. I can¡¯t not appreciate Eldest Brother¡¯s high regard for me, but I¡¯m not the type to like being in debt to others.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a hidden message.¡±


    ¡°Yes, my mother will contract the land, and I will help you win the current deal you¡¯re negotiating. Ming Lang is your younger brother, but I don¡¯t really like using the word ¡®binding¡¯ to describe our relationship. I think mutual benefit may be more suitable for us.¡±


    That was Xiao Qian¡¯s real intention.


    ¡°You¡¯ll help me win it?¡± Yu Mingli had thought of many possible reactions from Xiao Qian, but he hadn¡¯t expected this one.


    ¡°Yes, Brother, are you currently competing for the project in the west of the city?¡±


    Boss Yu¡¯s trademark smile froze at the corners of his lips. He turned to look at Xiao Qian seriously for the first time since getting in the car.


    ¡°How do you know? Did the youngest tell you?¡±


    His business dealings were not interfered with or questioned by his two younger brothers. How did Chen Xiaoqian know about it? This was confidential information.


    This project was a competitive bidding process, and Yu Mingli had invested a lot of effort into it. Successfully winning it could mean a profit of nearly eight figures. However, progress had not been smooth, and he had exhausted virtually every method to get close to the developer. As the bidding date drew closer, Yu Mingli¡¯s confidence waned.


    Now, with Xiao Qian mentioning this issue, it heightened Yu Mingli¡¯s vigilance.


    Xiao Qian gave a faint smile.


    ¡°The chairman of the developer is Tang Daye, ranking among the top five on Forbes¡¯ Mainland list, and very powerfully influential. Your chances of winning the bid are only 30%, Brother. Although your bid is watertight, in the end, they might choose the bid from Dee Company¡­¡±


    ¡°What? How could that be? That¡¯s just a small company that was established two years ago.¡± Yu Mingli exclaimed, surprised. How could Xiao Qian, a student, know so much?


    Xiao Qian knew about this because, in her previous life, the Chairman¡¯s daughter was her patient. She had some impression of this project that would determine who the real estate tycoon in Qiang City was.


    Ultimately, the winning bidder was the small company she mentioned. Yu Mingli¡¯s company did not win, and the small company developed rapidly due to the project. In the later stages, it was almost on par with the solid foundation Yu Mingli had built over the years. The reason was indescribable.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, how do you know all this?¡± Yu Mingli was still trying to figure out whether Xiao Qian¡¯s words were true or false.


    ¡°Brother, I am a student at Beidou Normal University, and I have a good relationship with Professor Liu Linlin.¡±


    ¡°I know that, but what does it have to do with the bid?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m often dragged by the professor to organize medical records, and I accidentally come across some things. I can¡¯t explain the specifics, as it would violate my doctor¡¯s professional ethics. But you can guess how it is, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian deliberately made her words vague.


    Yu Mingli understood after a little bit of thought.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, do you have any solutions?¡±


    ¡°Yes, have someone arrange a dinner tomorrow and invite Chairman Tang over.¡±


    Yu Mingli shook his head, ¡°I¡¯ve tried, but he always declines.¡±


    Chairman Tang Daye of the developer was a Jin merchant, very conservative and giving off a sense of being impervious to negotiation. Yu Mingli had tried several times to get close but was always refused in various ways.


    ¡°This time he will definitely come; do as I say.¡± Xiao Qian leaned closer to Boss Yu¡¯s ear and whispered a few words.


    He was skeptical.


    ¡°Will he really come if I do this?¡±

 Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 225: Take Eating As Heaven (50+

    Chapter 234: Chapter 225: Take Eating As Heaven (50+


    Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Find someone to buy the things that I asked you to send, take me to the hotel under your name during this period, I want to discuss tomorrow¡¯s menu with the chef. Tell them to cooperate fully with me. Whether it will succeed or not, will depend on their performance.¡±


    ¡°¡­Is it really that simple?¡± Yu Mingli had been worried about this for a long time.


    ¡°Desperate times call for desperate measures. Even if I don¡¯t get involved, you can¡¯t get this bid anyway. The worst-case scenario is already like this.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke with full confidence, and Yu Mingli could only be half-convinced, and sent Xiao Qian to the kitchen.


    When the chairman brought this little girl into the kitchen, the entire hotel kitchen got nervous.


    ¡°From now on, listen to her.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Xiao Qian gathered the people in the kitchen together and swept her gaze around.


    ¡°Who is the least skilled among you here? Preferably, someone who¡¯s apprentice level.¡±


    The chefs looked at each other, wondering what was going on. Was someone getting fired?


    In front of the big boss, no one is willing to admit that their skills are poor.


    Xiao Qian repeated her question. Seeing that no one was willing to admit it, Yu Mingli addressed the head chef.


    ¡°You tell me.¡±


    Seeing that the Chairman had spoken, the Head Chef pointed at a chef with the shortest hat standing nearby, who had just joined. ¡°It should be Xiao Ma, he just graduated from culinary school, his skills are actually quite good, he can¡¯t compare with the head chef, but he¡¯s not any worse than the regular chefs. Boss, we all started when we were young, give him a chance to learn.¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at the person the chef pointed out and nodded her approval. ¡°Good, it¡¯s him then. You, step forward.¡±


    Xiao Qian spent nearly 3 hours in Yu Mingli¡¯s kitchen. At first, Yu Mingli watched her from the side, but after a while, he couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    Just as there was an urgent matter at the company, he left. When he returned a few hours later, Xiao Qian had completed her masterpiece and was lavishing praise on the young chef.


    ¡°Young man, you must perform to this standard tomorrow. Don¡¯t mess up.¡± ¡°Sister, can I really do it¡­¡± The young chef stared at his creation, nervous.


    Is it really okay to feed this to the important clients? He wouldn¡¯t be fired by the boss, would he?


    ¡°Is it done?¡± Yu Mingli came in, and Xiao Qian handed him a pair of chopsticks.


    Yu Mingli had a look, casually picked up a piece with the chopsticks and put it in his mouth, immediately freezing up.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Big brother, how is it?¡± Xiao Qian looked at him expectantly.


    Yu Mingli struggled to swallow the food and gulped down a mouthful of water.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, are you trying to kill me?¡±


    The chefs shrank when they saw the boss take a bite.


    It¡¯s over! His bright future was over! Was he going to be fired?


    ¡°Big brother, you have to trust me. We are on the same boat from now on, we sink or swim together.¡±


    Xiao Qian was very satisfied with the food she had concocted after all this trouble. The success or failure of the plan depended on this.


    ¡°I¡¯m not doubting you right now, I¡¯m doubting life.¡± Yu Mingli took a few huge gulps of water before he managed to suppress the strange taste in his mouth.


    ¡°The world in the eyes of normal people is different from the world in the eyes of the people I meet. Big brother, when things are done, remember to give your employees a raise.¡±


    Looking at the ordinary food, there was a subtle mystery hidden within.


    In her previous life, Xiao Qian had to do a lot of explorations and summarizations in order to treat this big client. This food, which was close to Shuixian¡¯s taste, was achieved after painstakingly visiting people around Shuixian and communicating with them countless times.


    The benefit of rebirth showed itself. The method that she had to explore many times in her previous life, she has shortcutted now.


    Yu Mingli was still not at ease, but what Xiao Qian said was right. In this situation, he could only resort to desperate measures. He also felt that if he didn¡¯t do something, he would definitely lose this greasy fat bid.


    When sending Xiao Qian home, Yu Mingli asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, how confident are you about this bid?¡±


    ¡°More than 50%.¡± The main reason why Xiao Qian helped her elder brother was not the bid, but she really wanted to see her patient from her previous life earlier.


    ¡°¡­You¡¯re too confident, I just called to invite Director Tang, but was rejected.¡± ¡°Do as I say, send things to his home, I¡¯m sending this, he should still be at the company and not at home, it¡¯s the best time for you to send it.¡± Xiao Qian handed her elder brother a note she wrote.


    ¡°Won¡¯t it annoy Director Tang? I feel like he very much protects his family.¡± ¡°It¡¯s precisely because his family values are very important to him, that¡¯s why we need to send things to his daughter. You just wait for him to call you.¡± Xiao Qian unbuckled her seat belt, prepared to get off the car, opened the car door, didn¡¯t hurry to get off, but looked ambiguously at Yu Mingli.¡±


    ¡°Big brother, I know who I¡¯m dealing with and I know his surname. Just because I know his surname, I clearly understand what I should do. I don¡¯t know how far I will go with Yu Minglang in the future, but as long as he is my boyfriend for a day, I¡¯m on your side for a day, it¡¯s a done deal. Does that make you happy?¡±


    After speaking, she casually slammed the car door shut and walked away with style.


    Yu Mingli, a seasoned veteran, didn¡¯t respond to Xiao Qian¡¯s words for a long time.


    In his eyes, these aren¡¯t words that a little girl should be saying, but rather those of a well-versed player. Few women he had met had the guts like Xiao Qian.


    ¡°This girl, if Ming Lang doesn¡¯t marry her and she ends up in a competing family¡¯s home, our old Yu family will really lose out.¡± Yu Mingli murmured to himself, shook his head. Xiao Qian¡¯s words echoed in his ears.


    She said, she knew what Minglang¡¯s surname was, and that¡¯s why she knew what she should do.


    She didn¡¯t agree to Yu¡¯s elder brother¡¯s request yesterday because she didn¡¯t want to be in a disadvantageous position of accepting someone else¡¯s favor, nor did she want to be the sort of person who lower themselves and wait for others to help.


    Today, she made it clear that she is a member on the boat but not a beggar waiting for benefits.


    As for whether she¡¯s telling the truth, that will be revealed tomorrow.


    When Xiao Qian got home, the meeting had already disbanded, and Eldest Uncle¡¯s family was chatting with Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re back.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡± Xiao Qian responded indifferently to Eldest Aunt.


    She glanced at Jia Xiufang¡¯s face, and guessed that the two families must have reached an agreement. By the day she decided to take a stand, Eldest Uncle probably had smoothed things over.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t ask, she excused herself and went upstairs, claiming she was tired. Jia Xiufang came up after a while.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, have you eaten?¡±


    ¡°I ate at Yu Minglang¡¯s house.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me before going to someone else¡¯s home?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s not as much drama there, I know what I¡¯m doing.¡±


    She knows how to interact with the Yu family members so they won¡¯t be repulsed. She can¡¯t just wait for Yu Minglang¡¯s presence to go there. After all, Mother Yu sends food to her not just when Yu Minglang is present.


    Relationships are built up gradually. She still has a long road to walk with Yu Minglang, and maintaining a harmonious relationship with his family is beneficial for both of their futures.


    Just like what she told her eldest brother, she is already on the ship, and that ship has the surname Yu..

 Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 226: Sugar and Fists (Monthly ticket 100+ update)

    Chapter 235: Chapter 226: Sugar and Fists (Monthly ticket 100+ update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    If it were Xiao Qian from 10 years ago, she might not have understood these principles so thoroughly. She¡¯s grown wiser now. It doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t end up with Yu Minglang, but if they eventually get married and have their names written on the same household registration book, could she escape the shadow of the Yu family?


    Obviously, it would be impossible for her to do so. Even if she tries to distance herself from the Yu family, would others do the same?


    No matter where she goes, she will have the label of being a part of the Yu family. Since she can¡¯t escape it either way, it¡¯s better for her to stand firm from the start and prove everything with her strength.


    Jia Xiufang casually chatted with Xiao Qian for a while and quickly brought up the results of today¡¯s negotiation with Eldest Uncle¡¯s family.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, your Eldest Uncle¡¯s meaning is that we¡¯re all family, so let¡¯s not make a big fuss out of it. We won¡¯t sue your Second Maternal Uncle, and the house issue will be split among the three families. His two children also came today and agreed with the idea.¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°My Eldest Uncle really knows how to play the peacemaker. He wants our family to be the bad guy so that he can be the good guy, and still get a house for nothing?¡±


    ¡°Well, Eldest Uncle has a point too. After all, Second Uncle is my biological brother. If we go the legal route, none of us would look good.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s room for negotiation, but you shouldn¡¯t just agree to everything Uncle says. He wants to be the good guy on both sides and throw you out as the bad guy? No way!¡±


    ¡°Then what should we do?¡± Jia Xiufang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°If they want to negotiate, tell them our Second Uncle¡¯s family needs to approach you directly. What Eldest Uncle says doesn¡¯t count. He didn¡¯t stand up for us when we needed him, so why should we give him face now? Yu Minglang¡¯s lawyer friend has already informed the Demolition and Relocation Office on our behalf. Without aU three of you signing, no one is getting the


    money.¡±


    ¡°Ah?! Can we do that?¡±


    ¡°Usually, the demolition compensation is given to the head of the household. Until recently, this wasn¡¯t a rigid rule. In cases like our Second Uncle, where the house is in the name of an elderly relative, if no one stirs up trouble, and my grandma agrees, it would be his property. But now, Yu Minglang¡¯s lawyer has raised doubts, and so the Office will freeze the proceedings and treat the house as a disputed property. If you and Eldest Uncle don¡¯t sign, no one is getting anything, and whoever dares to decide on their own will get sued down to their underpants!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s point is that if the Second Uncle¡¯s family doesn¡¯t have the right attitude, no one will get the house. Taking care of the elder has to be agreed upon by all parties, and they can¡¯t get cheated by treating Jia Xiufang as a fool. ¡°Qian¡¯er, won¡¯t we offend your Eldest Uncle¡¯s family by doing this?


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re wrong. If you give people a candy, they¡¯ll forget you once they eat it. If you give them a slap, they¡¯ll remember you for a lifetime once it hurts. After this experience, let¡¯s see who dares to bully our family again. Good and evil clash in this world, and the ones hurt are always the kind ones. But is your kindness useful now? Without you fighting, what will happen to Elderly?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll support them then.¡±


    ¡°No, my grandma might be confused, but deep down, she still wants her son to take care of her in old age. Don¡¯t feel guilty, think about it differently. If my grandpa were alive, how would he distribute things?


    ¡°Your Grandpa¡­ would definitely give the house to his sons, and then give me some money, or buy us a car.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°So, we¡¯re just following Grandpa¡¯s intentions. If he was still alive, we, the three siblings, wouldn¡¯t be fighting over money or having issues with taking care of the elderly. In the end, it¡¯s my grandma who couldn¡¯t handle sibling disputes, and now that she¡¯s confused, we need to help sort things out.¡± Seeing that Jia Xiufang still didn¡¯t understand, Xiao Qian patted her, We 11 divide the house equally. Freeze the Elderly¡¯s money. Whoever takes good care of them gets the money. If Second Uncle can manage to take turns in caring for the elderly, then all the money will go to him after the elderly passes away. You don¡¯t need any of it. This way, the elderly will be taken care of, and he won¡¯t cause trouble. Eldest Uncle can choose not to participate in the care, but he has to pay. That part of the money will be used for Elderly¡¯s medical and living expenses.¡±


    At first, Second Uncle wanted to monopolize everything. But Yu Minglang suppressed the issue, and it didn¡¯t get big yet. If it¡¯s escalated, it could become a criminal case, or downplayed as a family dispute. Crush Second Uncle, then give him a little sweetener, and he will be humbled and obedient.


    If Jia Xiufang keeps being weak, even if she steps back, Second Uncle will think everything is rightfully his. He won¡¯t appreciate the kindness and would rather be forced to a dead end, then given a way out. He might respect Jia Xiufang in the end, and that¡¯s human nature.


    After Xiao Qian had thoroughly brainwashed her mother, Jia Xiufang finally gained confidence. She had no choice but to admit that her daughter was much clearer and smarter than her.


    Having persuaded her mother, Xiao Qian called Chen Zilong over.


    ¡°Da Long, tomorrow follow our mom. If the cousins come over and Eldest Uncle pressures mom to sign and let Second Uncle off, just lie on the sofa without getting up, complaining about your body aches, and get mom to take you to the hospital. Stir things up and disperse.¡±


    ¡°Sis, why won¡¯t you be at home for such a big event?


    ¡°I have something even bigger to do.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t care about the demolition of the old house. She provoked her mother because she wanted to settle her awful relatives in one breath.


    How much money could one house bring? The matter Xiao Qian plans to deal with tomorrow would be like a big land business.


    ¡°I¡¯m not very confident¡­ Sis, I want to buy a phone.¡±


    Chen Zilong didn¡¯t care about these things at all. All he knew was that their house was going to be demolished, and he would have money soon.


    A middle school student with a smartphone? Xiao Qian despised this playboy in her heart. All he thought about was acting cool, but her face remained pleasant.


    ¡°Da Long, you¡¯re the boy of this household, and you have more responsibilities as your abilities grow stronger. If you want something, you need to work hard for it. Do you understand?¡±


    Chen Zilong¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Are you saying that if I can handle everything you¡¯ve asked, you¡¯ll buy me a phone?¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled without answering. So the idiotic Playboy Zilong got played by his sister again.


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely get things done as you asked.¡±


    ¡°One more thing, if anyone dares to insult our mother with harsh words, go up and hit them, the harder the better. Remember it and tell Brother Lang if you can¡¯t defeat them.¡±


    Chen Zilong, who had been given a sacred mission, felt like a real man as he patted his chest.


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    After settling all the matters, Xiao Qian bathed briefly, climbed into bed, and closed her eyes to rest.


    These things were trivial to her and not tiring at all. She had a little too much to eat at Yu Minglang¡¯s parents¡¯ house during the day and tasted some dishes at Eldest Brother¡¯s place in the afternoon. She felt her stomach was a bit indigested.


    Just as she was about to sit up and ask Jia Xiufang if there were any hawthorn pills, Jia Xiufang entered the room holding a plate of food.


    Upon seeing the food, Xiao Qian weakly wailed and covered herself with the blanket..

 Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 227: As You Wish (150+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 236: Chapter 227: As You Wish (150+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, your Eldest Uncle brought fried meat and smoked chicken legs he made today. I set some aside for you. Come on, get up and have some.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want it.¡± The most cruel thing is seeing so much food when you¡¯re already full.


    Upon hearing that, Jia Xiufang became unhappy and sat on her bed, scolding her.


    ¡°Look at you. You¡¯re not tall, and you always make a fuss. You¡¯re already short, and you dare to try to diet along with others. Sure, you¡¯re a little chubby now, but looking chubbier is better than being blown away by the wind!¡±


    Jia Xiufang thought that Xiaoqian wasn¡¯t eating because she wanted to lose weight. Xiaoqian, upon hearing that, felt angry.


    This is a real mother. Otherwise, who would criticize someone for being short and chubby?


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m not trying to lose weight, I just can¡¯t eat any more. I already ate outside.¡±


    ¡°That won¡¯t do! Have some more.¡± If something was cooked at home and their children didn¡¯t taste it, housewives would feel unfulfilled.


    Xiao Qian was forced to sit up and reluctantly took a bite of meat, feeling like the food was filling up her throat.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t you think my height is inherited from you?¡± Xiao Qian claimed that she was 160cm tall, but when she stood beside Yu Minglang, it almost looked like she was disabled.


    ¡°What¡¯s the use of a girl being so tall? It¡¯s not about being a telegraph pole!¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed. This was indeed her real mother.


    If Lily Tang, who they were meeting tomorrow, also had such a mother, maybe she wouldn¡¯t have that kind of mental illness.


    The next day, Yu Mingli personally drove to pick up Xiao Qian, but when he saw her in a tracksuit, he was silent for several seconds.


    ¡°¡­Do you need me to buy clothes for you?¡±


    ¡°No need, this is the best outfit for today¡¯s occasion.¡±


    Wearing a tracksuit for a million-dollar deal, and you dare to say it¡¯s the best outfit?


    Seeing her Eldest Brother¡¯s forced smile, Xiao Qian flaunted her clothes, ¡°Eldest Brother, do you look down on branded clothes? This is Puma.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re making fun of me for not having seen Puma before? The brand¡¯s logo is a leaping puma facing up, while yours is lying sideways.¡±


    Wearing a counterfeit product and still being so proud.


    Xiao Qian shrugged, ¡°I admit, my mother bought this from the Night Market for me. It was 30 yuan a set. Isn¡¯t it cool?¡±


    Big Brother Yu¡¯s mouth twitched, and before meeting the client, he took Xiao Qian to a specialty store. He intended to buy ladylike clothes, but Xiao Qian insisted on sports attire. It was like a challenge, running into the brand¡¯s official store. The shopping guide saw a girl wearing a counterfeit and then buying the same style of the genuine product, forcing a smile.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, if you like this style, let¡¯s pack it up and let you wear it when you get home. Let¡¯s go to the ladylike section first.¡± Eldest Brother hasn¡¯t given up on convincing Xiao Qian yet.


    Xiao Qian had her old clothes wrapped up and gestured with her fingers to her Eldest Brother.


    ¡°To do a good job, one must first sharpen one¡¯s tools. This is one of my tools. Eldest Brother, don¡¯t you feel that I look very casual in this outfit?¡±


    ¡°I think Director Tang might not like us dressed so ¡®casually¡¯.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not here to win over Director Tang. These clothes aren¡¯t for him. Understand?¡±


    Eldest Brother didn¡¯t understand at all. After being in the business world for so long, he felt bewildered for the first time. Was it really a good idea to let Xiao Qian get involved in such a big deal?


    ¡°Xiao Qian, tell me the truth. If your aim isn¡¯t Tang, who are you targeting this time?¡±


    ¡°Lily Tang, Tang Daye¡¯s only daughter. Get her on your side, and you will make a fortune from this deal.¡±


    When they arrived at the predetermined private room, Xiao Qian finally saw the super client, Tang Daye, whom Yu Mingli valued so much.


    The man, nearing 60 years old, was simply dressed and serious. He did indeed possess the rigor and low-key style of a Jin merchant. A very skinny girl, about 20 years old with long hair, followed him. She was the focus of Xiao Qian¡¯s attention.


    The girl was wearing the same ¡°little leopard¡± outfit as Xiao Qian. When the two girls looked at each other, their accompanying adults were relieved, as they weren¡¯t familiar with each other and the girls were dressed casually, so there was no reason for either to pick on the other.


    Lily Tang was one of Xiao Qian¡¯s patients in her previous life. She suffered from anorexia nervosa, and when she was sent to Xiao Qian, she was as skinny as a skeleton, with symptoms of depression and would want to vomit when she saw food.


    There were still a few years to go before that time. Judging from Lily Tang¡¯s current status, her anorexia shouldn¡¯t be as severe as it would be later on. Although she was very thin, she hadn¡¯t yet reached the skeletal appearance typical of later stages.


    ¡°Director Tang.¡± Yu Mingli stood up, and Tang shook hands with him.


    While the two bosses were chatting, Lily Tang¡¯s gaze swept around and finally landed on Xiao Qian. She took the initiative to sit beside Xiao Qian and did not speak.


    ¡°It¡¯s really not easy to invite Director Tang. Director Tang has been really busy lately.¡± Yu Mingli ushered the guests to take their seats, keeping an eye on Xiao Qian from the corner of his eye.


    Xiao Qian smiled at Lily Tang, who looked at her, ¡°Was that thing from yesterday sent by you?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, did you like it?¡±


    Xiao Qian had asked her Big Brother to send a Nine Linked Rings puzzle , which wasn¡¯t worth much money, but it was Lily Tang¡¯s favorite thing.


    ¡°Can you really solve it in six minutes?¡±


    Xiao Qian shrugged, ¡°Yes, although I haven¡¯t played it for a long time and am a little rusty, I should be able to do it in about six minutes. If my master were here, he could open it in four.¡±


    Her master was none other than Yu Minglang.


    In her previous life, Yu Minglang was obsessed with this game. He taught Xiao Qian everything about it, but her fingers were not as flexible as his, and her speed couldn¡¯t match his.


    ¡°You¡¯re lying. The current world record is just over three minutes.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll know if I¡¯m lying when you see me do it. I don¡¯t lie.¡±


    Yu Minglang was a low-profile man; his status would not allow him to apply for a Guinness World Record. But his speed at solving the puzzle was close to the world record. Solving the puzzle was a binary counting process. Yu Minglang¡¯s mind was perfect for it.


    Seeing that his daughter could chat with Xiao Qian, Tang Daye looked surprised. His daughter was usually shy and didn¡¯t actively interact with people.


    Yu Mingli laughed and said, ¡°It seems that my younger sibling and your daughter have a very good connection.¡±


    ¡°Your younger sibling?¡±


    ¡°Yes, her name is Chen Xiaoqian. She is¡ª¡±


    ¡°I am a psychologist.¡± Xiao Qian smiled at Tang Daye.


    Tang Daye narrowed his eyes, glancing at Xiao Qian and then at Yu Mingli. He assessed and guarded against Xiao Qian. Why did Boss Yu bring a psychologist over? Could it be that they had found out something?


    If that were the case, it would be terrible. That information about his daughter was a secret in his family.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Lily Tang insisting on coming, Tang Daye wouldn¡¯t have agreed to attend this meal with a subtle, utilitarian overtone.


    ¡°What a coincidence, I happened to be at the Nine Linked Rings competition held in the province last month and saw Miss Tang¡¯s wonderful performance. I wanted to have an exchange, but because I didn¡¯t register and there were too many people that day, I couldn¡¯t meet her. My Eldest Brother happened to say that he had a connection with Director Tang, so today I took the liberty of inviting Miss Tang, hoping to fulfill my wish. Today, let¡¯s only discuss the game and not do any business. Director Tang, you don¡¯t mind, do you?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were flawless, not discussing business was exactly what Tang Daye wanted..

 Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 228: A Perfect Ending for Qian Zong

    Chapter 237: Chapter 228: A Perfect Ending for Qian Zong


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Mingli, seeing the situation, eagerly cooperated with Xiao Qian, ¡°My younger sister is right, these two young ladies are of the same age, and the main thing is to let them have fun together. My brother is usually quite busy at work, and his girlfriend has been repeatedly urging us to take good care of her, haha.¡±


    ¡°Your younger brother is really an interesting person.¡± Tang Daye¡¯s gaze stopped on his daughter.


    The small talk of outsiders didn¡¯t have much effect on Tang Shuixian. She said coldly to Xiao Qian,


    ¡°If you can¡¯t fulfill your promise, I¡¯ll leave immediately. I hate people who use me to get close to my father.¡±


    ¡°Shuixian!¡± Tang Daye smiled awkwardly at Yu Mingli, ¡°My daughter, I¡¯ve spoiled her. I¡¯m sorry, she¡¯s causing laughter.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go, look at the time.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at Tang Shuixian¡¯s watch and grabbed the Nine Linked Rings.


    Tang Shuixian said ¡®start¡¯, and all anyone saw was Xiao Qian rapidly weaving her ten fingers, leaving everyone watching, unable to keep up.


    ¡°Let me tell you a trick, pinch the ring down with your two fingers, and never let your hand leave the ring. This will increase your speed.¡±


    Xiao Qian talked while untying the rings, but her thoughts went back to her past life when Yu Minglang hugged her and taught her this. People are strange creatures; when the two were together in her past life, she always felt too calm together. But now, after all these years, reminiscing on the past only makes her realize that it was not calm at all.


    In her past and present lives, Yu Minglang¡¯s figure overlaps. Recently, Xiao Qian occasionally dreams and can¡¯t distinguish between the Yu Minglang of her past life and the one from this life.


    At the beginning of their relationship, Xiao Qian felt that the young Yu Minglang was different from the one she knew in her past life, so she felt she had met a fake Yu Minglang.


    But as their interactions deepened, the invisible line that separated them from her past life began to blur, and she increasingly realized they were the same person.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s fingers were still untying the Nine Linked Rings, but everyone only saw her fingers flying fast. They didn¡¯t notice the instant her expression showed confusion.


    She may have really missed some beautiful feelings in her previous life.


    Tang Shuixian initially questioned her, but when Xiao Qian¡¯s hand got faster, a look of admiration finally appeared on Tang Shuixian¡¯s face.


    ¡°You¡¯re awesome, 4 minutes and 40 seconds.¡±


    Xiao Qian placed the untied Nine Linked Rings on the table, returning to her calm state and smiling modestly.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve done it.¡±


    ¡°Can you teach me? Is there a trick to it?¡± Tang Shuixian found a topic she was interested in, and her words began to flow.


    Seeing this, Yu Mingli quickly had the dishes served and began to talk leisurely with Director Tang, avoiding any business matters and just chatting about unimportant things.


    The dishes were quickly served. Tang Daye¡¯s dishes were all quite normal, with expensive abalones and seafood. In front of Xiao Qian were three small plates, which looked ordinary ¨C to say that it¡¯s plain would be kind. To be precise, it was rather simple.


    In such a setting, these kinds of dishes shouldn¡¯t appear. There was a plate of chive dumplings, a plate of fried yellow croaker fish, and a plate of tomato scrambled eggs.


    Noticing Tang Daye¡¯s strange gaze, Yu Mingli recited the lines he agreed on with Xiao Qian in advance.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Director Tang. My little sister has some strange diet habits. She¡¯s very picky about food and doesn¡¯t like to eat much. We all suspect that she might starve to death. The only things she can eat are these odd dishes.¡±


    Tang Daye sighed in sympathy, ¡°Yeah, my daughter is also extremely picky. It¡¯s such a headache trying to get her to eat anything.¡±


    ¡°Nowadays, young people, they¡¯re all the same!¡± Yu Mingli raised his glass, and Tang Daye clinked with him.


    How can it be the same? Xiao Qian might be a little picky, but she¡¯s normal. Tang Shuixian¡¯s pickiness has reached a pathological level. Tang Daye knew this in his heart but couldn¡¯t say it aloud.


    Xiao Qian picked up a chive dumpling and asked Tang Shuixian, ¡°Do you want one?¡±


    ¡°She had dinner before coming here, so she might not be hungry.¡± Tang Daye answered for his daughter, also trying to avoid any embarrassment for Xiao Qian in case she was rejected.


    Tang Shuixian¡¯s extreme pickiness sometimes makes her go without food for two or three days, only drinking some rice soup. Whenever she faints from hunger, she would be sent to take nutrient injections. There¡¯s no shortage of delicacies at home, but she just has no appetite. Tang Daye didn¡¯t think his daughter would eat the unappetizing chive dumplings.


    But to his surprise, his extremely picky daughter actually took the chive dumpling from Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and bit into it.


    Xiao Qian hooked the comer of her mouth, picked up another one, and pretended to enjoy the taste. In her heart, however, she was silently crying.


    It¡¯s so hard to eat¡­ Being a doctor is not easy ¨C in order to treat a condition, you have to stuff this kind of unpalatable thing into your stomach, and still pretend to enjoy it.


    ¡°What made the sun come up from the other side today? I¡¯m going to taste this; it must be exceptionally delicious for my Shuixian to eat so much.¡±


    Yu Mingli was also curious. He had tasted the fried eggs and fish yesterday, but not the chive dumplings. Was this dish especially delicious?


    The two executives, with great interest, each picked up a dumpling and bit into it.


    And then, the world went quiet.


    ¡°It¡¯s terrible, the chives are too spicy, they weren¡¯t processed well.¡± Xiao Qian broke the silence first. Seeing the two bosses¡¯ uncomfortable expressions, she felt a sense of relief in her heart.


    Seeing only herself eating this right now made her feel aggrieved. At least now, everyone would suffer together.


    Executives of this status can¡¯t just spit it out, right? Being able to see these two powerful figures with such disgusted expressions at the same time, Xiao Qian was content.


    Let them pretend all the time, let them suppress their emotions all the time. Now it was time for them all to hurt each other!


    ¡°Why are these chives so spicy!¡± Yu Mingli put the chive dumpling down, still feeling the spicy taste in his mouth. It was not the same as the spicy taste of chili, it was a very unpleasant sensation that was hard to swallow.


    ¡°Terrible, isn¡¯t it?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Eldest Brother didn¡¯t even dare to laugh, feeling that their big business was about to fly away.


    ¡°Terrible.¡± The one who answered was Tang Shuixian. She said it was terrible, but she just kept eating it, finishing half of it.


    Tang Daye was shocked. How could his daughter eat this terrible thing? Xiao Qian then handed her a small fried fish.


    ¡°Try this.¡±


    ¡°Shuixian doesn¡¯t eat fish.¡± Tang Daye¡¯s words hadn¡¯t fallen when he saw his daughter, who never ate even the most luxurious deep-sea fish, biting into the small, simple fish Xiao Qian had handed her.


    ¡°Bitter¡­¡± Tang Shuixian said, frowning.


    ¡°I also want to taste it. Oh, it seems they didn¡¯t take out the bitter gallbladder.¡± Xiao Qian pretended to say.


    Yu Mingli swallowed, realizing that the extremely salty fried fish he ate yesterday was not the final version. The final version was not only salty but also bitter!


    It¡¯s not important if this business deal can¡¯t be closed. Eldest Brother is now worried that feeding this stuff to her precious daughter will make them enemies later on..

 Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 229: President Qians Trap

    Chapter 238: Chapter 229: President Qian¡¯s Trap


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Who is this cook? They¡¯re hilarious.¡± Lily Tang finished off the fish in just a few bites.


    ¡°Maybe they¡¯re not showing their true skills. Do you want to try this?¡± Xiao Qian pointed to the tomato scrambled eggs, but Lily Tang shook her head, putting down her chopsticks.


    Although she had only a few bites, it profoundly shocked Tang Daye.


    This was the most she had eaten in half a year, and with such peculiar food!


    ¡°I never tire of these dishes, especially the tomato scrambled eggs. When I was a child, if my father won a card game, he¡¯d make it for me to eat. He subsequently did countless terrible things and divorced my mom. I considered him dead, but I could never rid myself of my fondness for this dish. It¡¯s not exactly delicious, but I crave it, as if I could relive those old feelings.-Nostalgia.¡±


    She hadn¡¯t cured Lily Tang. She just used the ¡°nostalgia¡± card to get Lily to eat a few bites.


    For Lily, the chive dumplings and fried fish were nostalgic, a story of their own.


    ¡°Nostalgia?¡± Lily asked incredulously.


    Xiao Qian nodded, and poured her a cup of tea. This tea was quite special¨C hawthorn malt infusion, brewed with raw hawthorn and roasted malt, it could help increase gastric protease in people with anorexia who have long stopped eating.


    Lily just had those few bites. For the average person, it wouldn¡¯t even count as half a meal, but given her physique, it was considered overeating. If she didn¡¯t drink some of this type of beverage, she could easily become uncomfortable.


    Tang Daye watched his daughter¡¯s condition closely, fearing she would be like before ¨C eating and then vomiting.


    Not only was Lily Tong particularly picky about her food and frequently starved herself, she would often vomit after eating. They consulted both Chinese and Western doctors, but nothing worked.


    As he anxiously awaited for his daughter to get up and go to the bathroom, however, he only saw Xiao Qian and Lily Tang engrossed in playing with the Nine Linked Rings.


    Xiao Qian distracted her, and although her stomach was still a bit uncomfortable, she no longer felt nauseous.


    Seeing his daughter so happy today, Tang Daye let his guard down and started chatting with Yu Mingli. The conversation eventually turned to business matters.


    Hearing the two tycoons over there start discussing business, Xiao Qian immediately looked up at Lily Tang¡¯s expression.


    Just as she suspected, the girl who was chuckling just moments ago had a shadow pass over her face as they started talking about these matters.


    Xiao Qian abruptly placed the Nine Linked Rings on the table, and smiled in protest at her Eldest Brother.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, stop talking about such boring stuff. I¡¯m here to make friends today. Both of you are too vulgar, don¡¯t talk about money, there¡¯s more to life than it, isn¡¯t family more important?¡±


    Yu Mingli was a very smart man. As soon as Xiao Qian said this, he immediately understood and grinned, calling over a waiter.


    ¡°Take away the wine and bring us the best tea.¡± He turned to Director Tang, ¡°Brother Tang, let¡¯s not talk business tonight. Let the two youngsters befriend each other. Instead of getting drunk, let¡¯s drink tea.¡±


    This move was very much to Tang Daye¡¯s liking. It seemed that Yu Mingli really wasn¡¯t here for the money¡ªeven if he was, he did it so well that it wasn¡¯t discernible.


    Lily Tang relaxed her brows that were tightly knotted just a moment ago, revealing a faint smile to Xiao Qian. From a glance at her eyes, Xiao Qian understood that the girl was now delighted.


    ¡°Come on, do it like this, fingers like this¡­¡± Xiao Qian started explaining earnestly.


    ¡°Your master is so talented to teach an apprentice like you,¡± Lily Tang praised.


    Heat rushed to Xiao Qian¡¯s face as her mind drifted back to the time in her past life when Yu Minglang would ¡°punish¡± her if she was slow, in a rather¡­adult way.


    Indeed, he was more conservative in his past life, but deep down, he was still cheeky, only expressing it subtly.


    ¡°You have a weird expression¡­¡± Lily Tang asked curiously. She was a keen observer as she seldom interacted with outsiders due to her introverted nature, but subtle changes in other¡¯s expressions were always noted.


    ¡°I was just thinking of my master.¡±


    ¡°What kind of person is he, can I meet him?¡±


    ¡°Sure, but he¡¯s quite busy with work, so he doesn¡¯t have much free time. When he¡¯s free, we can all hang out together.¡±


    ¡°Promise me, you can¡¯t lie to me. I don¡¯t like those who beat about the bush.¡±


    ¡°Absolutely.¡±


    As Yu Mingli was chatting with Director Tang, he was all ears, paying attention to how things were progressing on Xiao Qian¡¯s side. When he heard this particular exchange, he could hardly keep his excitement in check ¡ª his future sister-in-law was really competent.


    ¡°Shuixian, do you know why I make such a strange face when I think of him?¡± Xiao Qian saw that the timing was right, and started guiding the conversation in the right direction.


    ¡°Hmm? Why?¡± Lily Tang asked, trying to solve the Nine Linked Rings as instructed by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Because he¡¯s different now than he was a few years ago. When he was younger, he was a real rascal, his thought process was completely different from everyone else¡¯s, he was always scheming to play pranks on me. Of course, he thought he was being especially good to me when he was joking around, that was just his way of expressing his feelings. But ten years later, he matured, spoke to me less, and we barely spent any time together. At one point, I particularly despised his grown-up version.¡±


    Lily¡¯s hand paused, she murmured, ¡°It would be so nice if people never grew up. After growing up, he feels like a completely different person, as if the nice him never existed.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°I thought the same thing before. I felt that the mature him didn¡¯t love me enough.¡±


    Lily Tang nodded, that¡¯s exactly how she felt, such resonance!


    But what Lily Tang was thinking of was her father, while Xiao Qian thought of her lover.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think like that anymore,¡± Xiao Qian said seriously.


    Both of them had been speaking softly, so the two adults didn¡¯t catch the conversation clearly until Lily Tang suddenly raised her voice.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    There was a barely noticeable urgency in her voice.


    She wanted to know Xiao Qian¡¯s answer very much.


    But Xiao Qian was a master in the art of suspense, very much like storytelling artists. Right at the critical moment, the story would be left on a cliffhanger, asking the audience to join again for the next part.


    ¡°I¡¯m kind of tired today, maybe I¡¯m catching a cold and not feeling too well. How about this, I¡¯ll give you my phone number, you can think about this problem yourself, and when you¡¯ve figured it out, call me and we can continue to discuss about the Nine Linked Rings. Eldest Brother, I¡¯m not feeling too well, is it ok if I leave first?¡±


    ¡°Director Tang, you see my younger sibling¡­sorry about that,¡± Yu Mingli immediately got up with great tact.


    Director Tang gave Yu Mingli a handshake, talked a bit more, and that was the end of the event.


    As they were exiting, Lily Tang walked ahead. Xiao Qian gave Yu Mingli a signal, and he immediately left first. Lily Tang got into the car first, and as Tang Daye was about to follow, Xiao Qian called out to him.


    ¡°Director Tang, there¡¯s something I¡¯m feeling hesitant about saying.¡±


    ¡°Miss Chen, no need to be polite, feel free to say it,¡± Tang Daye was on guard. He hadn¡¯t brought up any business matters all night. Could it be Xiao Qian planned to confront him on it here?


    ¡°Money is good, but family is priceless. Try to spend more time with Shuixian. Accompanying family can alleviate the symptoms of her anorexia nervosa, making subsequent treatment easier..¡±

 Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter Two Hundred Thirty-One: Bringing

    Chapter 240: Chapter Two Hundred Thirty-One: Bringing


    Trouble Upon Oneself


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Did you only keep the smaller part of the house and give the bigger part to Second Uncle?¡± Xiao Qian drank her soup without looking up.


    Jia Xiufang felt guilty and was afraid her daughter would be angry. ¡°Qian¡¯er, how did you know?¡±


    ¡°With your big buns personality, it would be strange if you didn¡¯t do something like that. Well, it¡¯s fine, I guess if even my grandpa were alive, he would do the same. If we can disgust them a little, I¡¯ll be content.¡±


    ¡°Ah, there are so many people in your Second Uncle¡¯s family, and both of your cousins haven¡¯t got married yet. Your Eldest Uncle and I gave them some of the old house, and our family will have to pay extra to exchange for a bigger one.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s up to you.¡± Xiao Qian knew that her mother would do this, and the reason she didn¡¯t stay there was because she was afraid she wouldn¡¯t be able to control herself.


    Even if Jia Xiufang only had tomato scrambled eggs without eggs , that taste for her was still home.


    Xiao Qian was content that she could bring her buns mom this far.


    The next afternoon, Xiao Qian was sent out by Jia Xiufang to buy soy sauce. When she went out, she saw a Bentley parked outside the door.


    ¡®Dr. Chen, our Director Tang would like you to come over.¡± A driver greeted her respectfully as she came out, and she got into the car without feeling surprised that they found her home address.


    ¡°First, take me to the small store up front. I need to buy a bottle of soy sauce.¡± After giving the soy sauce to Jia Xiufang, Xiao Qian told her mother she wouldn¡¯t be back for lunch.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you going to do? I was planning to take you and your brother shopping for clothes this afternoon.¡± Now that there was money in hand, the first thing she wanted to do was to make up for the humiliation of their past by buying good clothes and brand names for her daughter and son!


    ¡°I¡¯m going to save the world ¨C Mom, make good use of this soy sauce. 1 brought it back in a Bentley.¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her mother¡¯s hand and turned to leave.


    Jia Xiufang looked at the soy sauce, puzzled.


    ¡°What is a frozen pear? I still have some!¡±


    The driver took Xiao Qian to the largest hotel in the city. The Tang Family father-daughter¡¯s headquarters was not on this side; this was a temporary residence.


    When she saw Tang Daye, he was still wearing a suit and leather shoes, just like yesterday, looking as if he had just rushed back from a banquet, with alcohol on his breath and his face flushed.


    After seeing Xiao Qian, he extended his hand and she shook it.


    ¡°Miss Chen, I need your help again. My daughter is not in a good mood today, and she doesn¡¯t have many friends here. I hope you can keep her company.¡± ¡¯ Tang Daye¡¯s face was full of worry.


    He returned after finishing his business, and heard from the bodyguards accompanying him that his daughter had eaten and then vomited her lunch. He was very troubled, as the dishes were the same ones they had eaten at the hotel yesterday, and he had even specially asked someone to prepare them carefully.


    His daughter had eaten those terrible chive dumplings and fried fish, so why couldn¡¯t she eat the finer ones today?


    Tang Daye thought of Xiao Qian. Although he didn¡¯t know whether the girl approached his daughter for the sake of the Yu Family¡¯s business, he had seen the tender documents prepared by Yu Mingli¡¯s company and they were very good and impeccable. It was worth cooperating with him, and giving the order to Yu Mingli was not impossible.


    To coax his daughter to eat and keep her happy, he was willing to pay any price.


    ¡°It¡¯s no problem to accompany her, but Director Tang, do you want me to do it as a friend or as a doctor? I can tell you responsibly that if you don¡¯t face Shuixian¡¯s illness, even if I coax her to eat for one or two meals, there will be no progress in the later stage.¡±


    ¡°My daughter is not sick.¡±


    ¡°Getting sick is not a disgraceful thing. Everyone may have a mental illness. If she gets treatment now, I am confident that she can recover in a short time.¡± How long did it take for Xiao Qian to cure Lily Tang in her past life?


    A whole year.


    This was based on Xiao Qian¡¯s solid professional foundation. The most complicated anorexia treatment required a long time. Some people even took several years. Of course, some people also recovered spontaneously after a few years.


    This disease, while sounding simple, was just not eating, but the long-term impact of not eating and various diseases on the body was hard to estimate.


    ¡®TH emphasize it again, my daughter is healthy, she¡¯s just a little picky, she¡¯s not sick!¡± Tang Daye¡¯s face had already become very ugly.


    Xiao Qian was fearless.


    ¡°Anorexia has the highest mortality rate among all mental illnesses! Only 50% of patients can recover! When a patient¡¯s weight is below 65% of the standard weight, the probability of death is 15%, and there is a 50% probability of spontaneous recovery. Are you willing to gamble your daughter¡¯s youth for tomorrow?¡±


    Hearing Xiao Qian mention death, Tang Daye¡¯s face turned livid. He pointed at her, and in an instant, two burly bodyguards surrounded her, but Xiao Qian remained fearless.


    Do you want to use this to threaten me to cooperate with Yu Mingli? Aren¡¯t you afraid that you won¡¯t be able to leave this door?¡± Tang Daye was usually a very steady middle-aged man, and the thing he cared about the most was his daughter. Xiao Qian¡¯s actions today had touched his bottom line.


    Xiao Qian was fearless. ¡°Give your business to whoever you like, I don¡¯t care.


    I¡¯m just dealing with the problem as a doctor.¡±


    In her previous life, she remembered every patient; she took every one of them seriously while earning huge consultation fees. She told herself not to have any emotions towards the patients, but each of them left an indelible mark in her heart.


    ¡°Get her out of here, and don¡¯t let me see her again!¡± Tang Daye knew that this girl had an extraordinary background, and he was well aware of Yu Mingli¡¯s power, although he was much stronger in business, but the red background of the Yu family was not to be underestimated.


    ¡°Tell me, how does it feel to see her eat and then throw up? Do you want to know what it feels like for your daughter to eat and throw up? It¡¯s very simple, ask a Chinese medicine doctor for some emetics, take them and experience your daughter¡¯s feelings.¡±


    The bodyguards dragged Xiao Qian out, and Tang Daye¡¯s anger made him lose his usual calm.


    ¡°I tell you, the cooperation case in Qiang City, even if I casually give it to someone else, I won¡¯t give it to Yu Mingli. We will never cooperate with him in the future!¡±


    ¡°You can choose to cooperate or not. We don¡¯t care about your heartless father¡¯s stinky money. My big brother is smart and capable enough to make as much money as he wants. We don¡¯t lack yours. But how many daughters do you have?¡±


    ¡°Stop! Bring this girl back to me!¡±


    Xiao Qian walked back calmly, with one hand in her pocket, even more imposing than Tang Daye.


    In her previous life, she was able to open the most prestigious private psychological consultation studio in the country, with an annual income of over 10 million yuan. She had seen many bigwigs, and Tang Daye was just one of them. To Boss Qian, these people were no different from potatoes under a chef¡¯s knife. They were all work-related problems that needed to be dealt with. No matter how powerful they were, they had to be respectful in front of her.


    ¡°Explain to me clearly why I don¡¯t want my daughter anymore! If you can¡¯t explain, no matter who your backstage is, I won¡¯t let you go..¡±

 Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 232: Eloping with Someone

    Chapter 241: Chapter 232: Eloping with Someone


    Translator: 549690339


    Even if you tied me up in a sack, filled it with cement, and threw me into the sea to be eaten by sharks, it would still be a fact.¡±


    ¡®Go get a sack! If she can¡¯t explain herself, just bag her up!¡± Tang Daye angrily ordered his bodyguards.


    ¡°What causes anorexia? Do you think taking her to a Chinese doctor, giving her an appetite-stimulating medicine or using Western medicine to treat her nausea will make her better? Let me tell you, the person who made her sick isn¡¯t someone else, it¡¯s you.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at the man in front of her, who was worth billions, with a very professional attitude.


    If you want to hear it, I¡¯ll give you a good explanation. Anorexia almost exclusively affects women. Nowadays, society¡¯s aesthetic demands that girls be slender and delicate. People have a herd mentality, and some women constantly put pressure on themselves to lose weight in order to be recognized. This disrupts their eating patterns, and when they encounter setbacks, they feel unwelcome and inferior. If there is also parent-child conflict, the probability of developing anorexia or bulimia skyrockets.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s professional explanation made Tang Daye sneer.


    ¡°Nonsense! How could my daughter possibly feel inferior? What does she lack? She has the best of everything when it comes to food, clothing, and accommodation. Even the school she attends costs more than a hundred thousand yuan a year ¨C a prestigious school. How can she be inferior?¡±


    Xiao Qian scoffed, ¡°Do you think you¡¯ve given her the best? The root of her inferiority might be the parent-child conflict. In her heart, she doesn¡¯t understand why she¡¯s a child without her parents by her side. Can all the material things you provide for her satisfy a child¡¯s desire for a family? When other little friends have their parents with them, where are you?¡±


    Anorexia nervosa partly occurs in patients due to family conflicts, social pressure, and the confusion of adolescence, which leads to emotional conflicts and eventually develops into anorexia.


    ¡°She has always known that her father is a businessman and has to work every day to make money. Without a job, what would I give her to provide her with a luxurious life?¡±


    ¡°Shuixian is an introverted child with an excessive dependence on family and is very sensitive. Her mother is no longer around, so you¡¯re the only one she can rely on. If you could take a little time off from making money and eat with her every day, would she end up like this?¡±


    Although anorexia may be pathologically related to genetics or hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, family systems theory in psychology believes that the root of anorexia nervosa lies in a poor family environment. ¡°It¡¯s all nonsense, absurd, and unreasonable.¡± Tang Daye felt as if Xiao Qian¡¯s words were like a sharp sword piercing his heart. It was so absurd that his most cherished daughter was sick because of him.


    I¡¯ve heard from my eldest brother about your achievements. You started from scratch, and that¡¯s very impressive. You are an upright and outstanding entrepreneur with courage and boldness. But when it comes to being a father, you don¡¯t make the grade. Why do you think your daughter was able to eat those awful chive dumplings?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯ll eat anything when she¡¯s hungry!¡±


    Hiding the condition from the doctor is the most foolish behavior. You must feel it¡¯s indefensible, right? She hasn¡¯t been able to eat more than a few bites of food in a week, and anorexia has rendered her nearly incapable of feeling hunger. While I don¡¯t know about your past together, I guess that perhaps when you weren¡¯t so busy, you might have made her such a meal, and she subconsciously remembers the taste.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Tang Daye pause. It seemed as if some long-forgotten scene appeared in his mind, but it was vague due to the passage of time.


    You may think it¡¯s unpalatable, but to her, food accompanied by her father might be the most delicious.¡±


    Xiao Qian turned to leave, took two steps, then stopped.


    ¡°You can have someone bag me up anytime. You know where my house is, but as a doctor, I have to do what I should. You need to think about whether you¡¯ve done everything you¡¯re supposed to do as a father.¡±


    The two bodyguards instinctively blocked Xiao Qian¡¯s way.


    ¡°Do you treat every patient like this, or is it because Shuixian is my daughter that you think there¡¯s something to gain?¡± There was a hint of barely perceptible fatigue in Tang Daye¡¯s voice.


    An experienced and cunning man had his deepest and most painful spot touched by a teenage girl. It was both exhausting and heartbreaking.


    ¡°There are two kinds of people who can be my patients: one is those who are so rich that I can cut them a fat slice and still have plenty, and the other is those who I have a good affinity with and wouldn¡¯t mind treating without getting paid. Although Shuixian¡¯s identity is technically the former, I can tell you that I have a good affinity with her. Even if she were not the daughter of Tang Daye, Director Tang, but the daughter of a roadside fried dough fritter vendor, I would still save her¨C¡±


    Xiao Qian paused and calmly scanned Tang Daye, ¡°Maybe, if she were the daughter of a fritter vendor, she wouldn¡¯t be sick.¡±


    Then she turned, looking calm but unstoppable, and spoke to the two bodyguards.


    ¡°Get out of my way.¡±


    The bodyguards were shocked by her aura and couldn¡¯t help but let her pass, as Xiao Qian held her head high and walked away.


    When she was out the door, the two bodyguards regained their senses. Why did they let her go?


    They quickly asked Tang Daye.


    ¡°Boss, do you want us to catch her?¡±


    Tang Daye waved his hand weakly. That stab Xiao Qian gave him at his heart was too painful.


    Upon leaving, Xiao Qian saw Shuixian standing expressionlessly at the door, unsure how much she had heard.


    Tang Daye saw her too and panicked.


    ¡°Shuixian, how did you get here?¡±


    Did his daughter hear everything?


    Shuixian acted as if she hadn¡¯t seen him and turned to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I want to go with you.¡±


    Your legs are your own. You¡¯re free to do whatever you want.¡± Xiao Qian shrugged.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Tang Daye took a step forward.


    Shuixian looked back at him, ¡°Don¡¯t follow me, or I¡¯ll run to a place where you can¡¯t find me!¡±


    Then she turned to Xiao Qian and said, ¡°Take me with you!¡±


    Tang Daye could only watch helplessly as his daughter ran away from home with a defiant little girl under his watch.


    ¡°Boss, should we secretly protect them?¡± the bodyguard asked.


    Tang Daye waved his hand, ¡°Keep your distance and follow them, but don¡¯t let them find out.¡±


    Xiao Qian led Shuixian out the door, and the two of them hailed a taxi. Xiao Qian took her back to her own house.


    Jia Xiufang saw her daughter come home hand in hand with a skinny little girl.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, who is this?¡±


    ¡°Mom, this is my friend. You can call her Shuixian.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Shuixian curiously looked around Xiao Qian¡¯s house, and Xiao Qian took her to her room.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s room was a small loft with very limited space. She invited Shuixian to sit down, and Shuixian looked around.


    ¡°Shocked by the impoverished lifestyle? Your home¡¯s bathroom is bigger than my room, right?¡± Xiao Qian joked.


    Shuixian nodded, ¡°Yes, but I lived in a house like this a long time ago as well..¡±

 Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 233: Just Not Leaving

    Chapter 242: Chapter 233: Just Not Leaving


    Translator: 549690339 |  ¡ã


    Xiao Qian¡¯s house in the Urban Village seemed to have evoked memories for Lily Tang, as she smiled slightly at the comers of her mouth.


    ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have some fruit.¡± Jia Xiufang brought in a plate of fruit and her eyes darted towards Lily Tang.


    ¡°What is this?¡± Lily Tang was intrigued by the plate brought over by Jia Xiufang. She was from the south and had never seen the unique fruits of the northern winter.


    ¡°Frozen pears, and frozen persimmons. Haven¡¯t you ever had them?¡± Jia Xiufang asked curiously.


    ¡°No¡­¡± Lily Tang looked at the dark-colored frozen pears, swallowing her saliva. Could she eat this? A black pear!


    Oh dear, this poor child.¡± Jia Xiufang saw how thin she was and imagined she must come from a very difficult family. Could they not even afford fruit at home?


    She quickly pushed the fruit plate closer, showing off her newfound wealth and extravagant hospitality.


    ¡°Dear girl, help yourself. Make yourself at home when you¡¯re at Auntie¡¯s. Don¡¯t be shy.¡±


    ¡°Mom, are you done with your work? Aren¡¯t you busy?¡± Xiao Qian could tell that Jia Xiufang had misunderstood.


    Treating the daughter of the nation¡¯s top five richest families as a refugee who couldn¡¯t afford fruit, her mom was something else.


    ¡°I¡¯m not busy, I have time.¡± Jia Xiufang sat down with a carefree demeanor, looking at Lily Tang and shaking her head.


    ¡°This young lady is so pretty, but why so thin? This little face, oh my, too skinny.¡±


    Jia Xiufang thought that Xiao Qian was the kind of girl who couldn¡¯t gain weight. She wished she could put a few pounds on Xiao Qian by force-feeding her like feeding a pig. But when she saw Lily Tang sitting next to Xiao Qian, she felt her own daughter was actually quite well-proportioned.


    A homemaker¡¯s instinct, to feel overflowing with motherly love when seeing a thin young girl.


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not too bad¡­¡± Lily Tang had never interacted with a menopausal woman from a normal family before, and no one had ever looked at her with such a pitiful yet simple look as Jia Xiufang¡¯s.


    Those who approached her had ulterior motives, aiming for her father and wanting to please her in order to curry favor with her father. The sensitive child had long seen through everything, so she found it hard to relate to Jia Xiufang¡¯s innocence. But she didn¡¯t dislike her, instead, she felt more shy. ¡°Dear girl, what do your parents do for a living? I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve seen you around here,¡± Jia Xiufang had the gossiping habit of all housewives, not feeling it was inappropriate to ask about other people¡¯s personal details. All the women in this neighborhood were like that.


    ¡°My father.Js a street vendor. He¡¯s a very stupid man. My mother passed away when I was little, she got sick and even after selling the house and borrowing a lot of money, it wasn¡¯t enough. During the day, he would work and then try to make some extra money at night to pay off the debts. At first, he took me to the Night Market to sell chive dumplings. The chives were too spicy, and he couldn¡¯t make them well. We froze all night, only to be scolded after selling just one. It was so cold that day, I even got a cold. We had no money left, and when the landlord came to collect the rent, he locked the door and told me not to speak, pretending there was no one at home.¡±


    ¡°Oh my, poor thing!¡± Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t stand to hear this and wiped away a tear.


    Xiao Qian listened quietly. It took a lot of effort for her to get Lily Tang to share these stories in her previous life. It wasn¡¯t until they had been in therapy for about three months that the girl finally opened up her heart.


    But her menopausal mother only took a few minutes to coax out these stories.


    It was probably her pure and innocent gaze that touched Lily Tang.


    ¡°Auntie, why are you crying?¡± Lily Tang felt embarrassed to see Jia Xiufang wiping her tears.


    Jia Xiufang wiped her tears and said,


    ¡°We¡¯re all just struggling folks, life is hard. My family also runs a small business, this laundry shop. The first couple of years were not easy, too, with hardly any business. My husband was not doing anything productive, I had to take care of the shop and two kids at the same time.¡±


    ¡°Mom, stop it. She¡¯s not like our family. Go do your work!¡± Her mother was overestimating the situation by comparing the daughter of the fifth richest family in the country to their own.


    ¡°You brat! I¡¯m not going anywhere!¡± Jia Xiufang glared at her daughter and squeezed Xiao Qian to the side with her hips, sitting next to Lily Tang and asking with concern.


    ¡°Dear girl, has your family managed to pay the rent now?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Auntie, that was a long time ago.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so sad. Life is not easy, just look at how skinny this child is. In the future, you can come to Auntie¡¯s house for dinner. Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t have many friends and she doesn¡¯t invite people over. It¡¯s just us three in our family. Don¡¯t leave tonight, stay at Auntie¡¯s for dinner!¡±


    Jia Xiufang had now imagined Lily Tang as a poor child who couldn¡¯t even afford a meal.


    ¡°Dear girl, tell Auntie about your family¡¯s chive dumpling business, and I¡¯ll try to help your father figure out a solution. The chive dumplings are too spicy, maybe it¡¯s because the chives weren¡¯t chosen well, or the preparation method was wrong. I¡¯ll write down the correct way to make chive dumplings later, and you can tell your father when you go back.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s not in that business anymore¡­but I¡¯d rather he was still a small vendor pushing a tricycle.¡± Lily Tang said wistfully.


    ¡°What happened to the chive dumplings in the end?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was still worried about this. A housewife¡¯s concerns were a bit different from a normal person¡¯s.


    Thinking of the chive dumplings, Lily Tang broke into laughter, ¡°He couldn¡¯t bear to throw them away or sell them, so he tried to improve them for me. When we went back home, he added more oil, saying that processing them with oil would make them taste better. It gave me diarrhea. I was probably 4 or 5 years old at the time¡­¡±


    ¡®Oh, what a sin!¡± Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. What a terrible father, not only wasting food but also guiding his child poorly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not just that. When he fried chive dumplings, there were black residues in the oil, and he didn¡¯t even filter it. And he fried fish for me, too. He didn¡¯t even remove the fish¡¯s bitter gallbladder. It was black and very bitter. My mom wasn¡¯t around, and he didn¡¯t know how to cook at all.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense?!¡± Jia Xiufang was shocked as if she had heard an unforgivable sin. There were people in this world who didn¡¯t remove the fish¡¯s gallbladder?


    This was the greatest insult to a kitchen!


    ¡°The fish was inedible, but he was afraid to waste it. We couldn¡¯t afford anything else, so he coaxed me into eating it, saying that only the smartest kids in the world are qualified to eat such fish. So I ate it all, it was so bitter¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s your father¡¯s phone number? I want to talk to him. How could he do this to a child? When a meal is a failure, it should be eaten as a punishment. How could he let a child eat it? Oh heavens! You¡¯re still growing. Look at what he s done to the child.¡± As a parent, Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t bear to hear these things.


    Xiao Qian pushed Jia Xiufang out of the room.


    ¡°Mom, go fry your meat. You can¡¯t bear to throw away that oil after using it a few times. Hurry up, go! Bye!¡± She slammed the door shut.


    Jia Xiufang was still shouting from behind the door.


    ¡°Dear girl, don¡¯t leave for dinner. I¡¯ll fry some meat for you, and I can fry fish too. It won¡¯t be bitter at all!¡±


    Xiao Qian helplessly spread her hands, ¡°That¡¯s my mom, always jabbering on and on. She¡¯d latch onto anyone and just keep talking.¡±


    Jia Xiufang knocked on the door again, ¡°Dear girl, do you like yellow croaker or small mixed fish?¡±


    See, she said it. Her mom was always being nosy!


    ¡°I really envy you. Your mom is so nice.¡± Lily Tang mumbled to herself..

 Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Three (300+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 244: Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Three (300+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Lily Tang didn¡¯t catch what Xiao Qian said.


    ¡°Nothing, do you want to continue playing chess?¡± Xiao Qian pointed at the chessboard.


    Both of them were experts, evenly matched. Halfway through the game, Lily Tang asked casually.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, about that order you want, I¡¯ll have my dad give it to your big brother.¡±


    ¡°Alright, go ahead. My big brother can do it well, and it¡¯s not a loss for your family to cooperate with him.¡±


    Lily Tang looked up, puzzled, not sure if her eyes were filled with disappointment or surprise.


    ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you say before that you got close to me, not because of my dad?¡± Xiao Qian shrugged, ¡°I never said it was.¡±


    ¡°Then why agree?!¡± Lily Tang angrily pushed the chess pieces onto the board, messing up the black and white chess situation instantly.


    In her past life, that order was given to a small company because Lily Tang went against her father.


    Tang Daye originally thought highly of Yu Mingli and another large-scale company. Lily Tang insisted on going against her father, and whichever company her father thought highly of, she wouldn¡¯t allow them to take the order. Tang Daye compromised for the sake of pleasing his daughter. Giving the order to Yu Mingli would indeed make it better, as their strength is evident.


    Now that she had taken Xiao Qian as a friend, she felt disappointed with Xiao Qian for saying this.


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference between giving the contract to my big brother and me liking you? Even if you don¡¯t give it to my big brother, you can still sit in my house and play chess with me, wear my pajamas and sleep in my bed. Whether you give it or not, the treatment is the same, girl, your worldview is too pure.¡±


    ¡°Pure?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Treating patients with anorexia nervosa involves helping reshape their worldview, correcting their distorted body image beliefs that thin is beautiful. What Xiao Qian is doing now is laying the groundwork, but formal treatment has not yet begun.


    ¡°I don¡¯t deny that my getting close to you is related to your father. If it weren¡¯t for your father, how would I have met you? As for the contract between your father and my big brother, that¡¯s their business. If they succeed, it¡¯s their business and has nothing to do with us. If they don¡¯t, it has nothing to do with us either.¡±


    In her past life, Lily Tang would not have gone against her father, and her big brother should have gotten the contract on his own.


    Young people always like to see things as either black or white, good or bad, like getting close to Lily Tang. She is a patient, and getting in touch with her early is justifiable. But if in the process, it can also help her big brother with some business, isn¡¯t that a good thing?


    ¡°Why can you think of things so simply?¡± Lily Tang felt that Xiao Qian¡¯s ideas were very different from her own and was still digesting and absorbing them. ¡°When you can accept that the world is not only black and white but also gray you¡¯ll live more comfortably. You can eat and accept emotions, and you grow as well. When you manage your father¡¯s company, you can¡¯t just hire employees based on your preferences, can you?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to manage the company.¡±


    ¡°There are no fish in clear water. You will be an entrepreneur in the future, not a philanthropist. Don¡¯t confuse these concepts. No matter what you do, if it¡¯s beneficial for you and the people around you, it¡¯s good. The world we are in is like a giant Tai Chi ball. We are balancing various relationships every day.¡± Lily Tang looked at Xiao Qian strangely, ¡°Why are you so sure that I will be an entrepreneur in the future?¡±


    ¡°Because you care so much about your father. One day, when caring for your father forces you to grow up suddenly in the face of cruel reality, you will experience great pain, and so will he. That¡¯s your path.¡±


    In her past life, after Lily Tang was cured by Xiao Qian, her father was suddenly diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer. The young girl instantly grew up, taking over the complex family business. At her breaking point, it was Xiao Qian who provided her with psychological counseling all the way, helping her through the difficult times.


    After Lily Tang took over the enterprise, her first move was to sign a long-term contract with Xiao Qian¡¯s studio, buying EAP for her factories¡¯ front-line employees all over China. This benefit was rarely seen in domestic enterprises, mostly in foreign ones.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, why do I feel like you have something to say? I can¡¯t possibly take over my father¡¯s company. How much did he give you to persuade me? I¡¯ll double it, and you don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡±


    Xiao Qian blinked, ¡°Then I won¡¯t talk about it, and you don¡¯t have to double it. Just promise me that after you take over your dad¡¯s company, you¡¯ll give the EAP of your company to my studio.¡±


    ¡°What is EAP?¡±


    ¡°Employee Assistance Program. 90% of the world¡¯s top 500 companies have this service. Professional psychologists like us provide guidance, training, and consultation to your employees and their families, helping them resolve psychological and behavioral problems, improving performance and company culture. Let¡¯s see, I still have a few years before I can set up my studio. By that time, you should be almost ready to take the stage. As your first order of business, give me the order¡­ I¡¯ll give you a discount, we are friends after all.¡±


    Lily Tang didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already said 1 won¡¯t take over, and you still insist. Besides, it¡¯s so weird that I don¡¯t hate you when you talk to me like this.¡±


    It was rare to see someone openly discussing these interests, but saying it outright seemed more acceptable than hiding and being hypocritical.


    ¡°Who said friends couldn¡¯t talk about cooperation? We Chinese people value connections¡ªkinship, geography, and blood ties. Stick to the principle of mutual benefit, why be pretentious? Talking about money is vulgar, but who can live without this vulgar thing, just on air?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the principle?¡±


    ¡°To describe this principle in materialist terms, it is called the bottom line, or the maximization of mutual benefits. To explain it in idealist terms, it¡¯s the heart-trading sincerity for sincerity. Your friend may not do the best job for you, but a stranger may not be better than your friend. Chances of being scammed are inevitable, so use this judgment to make your choice.¡±


    Xiao Qian tapped her head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand¡­¡±


    ¡°Let me put it more bluntly. You resent your father for only caring about making money and not taking care of you. But have you ever thought about who he¡¯s making money for? Think about his motives for doing this, and maybe you won¡¯t hate him so much. To be even more straightforward, how can you use your dad¡¯s money on one hand and despise his efforts on the other?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, are you trying to break off our friendship?¡±


    ¡°Telling the truth always leads to resentment-Lily, do you dare to try working with me tomorrow and experience life? If you want independence, you should be thorough. If you can achieve what I said, living off your own efforts, I will talk to your dad and ask him to not work for a month and just spend time with you.¡±


    ¡°Is that true?¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian never talks big. I don¡¯t do things that I¡¯m not sure about.¡±


    While Xiao Qian was talking, she had already restored the chessboard disrupted by Lily Tang. Every piece was placed according to the positions they had during their half-finished game.


    ¡°This piece is in the wrong position.¡± Lily Tang noticed at a glance that Xiao Qian had sneakily changed a move..

 Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 234: Hearts Connected

    Chapter 245: Chapter 234: Hearts Connected


    Translator. 549690339


    Having just boasted to others about how reliable she was and showing off her impressive memory, it was slightly embarrassing to be caught cheating at chess.


    When one top student encounters another, it¡¯s a sad story.


    Shuixian, if you become independent, I¡¯ll deal with your dad. But you have to promise to accept my treatment if you can¡¯t fulfill our agreement. As a doctor, I¡¯ll officially help you get rid of your anorexia.¡±


    Lily Tang focuses on the chess game, ¡°You first have to beat me. I don¡¯t want to entrust myself to someone with worse chess skills.¡±


    Xiao Qian rubs her temples. She really can¡¯t beat Lily Tang.


    How on earth should she win this chess game? She¡¯s about to lose.


    Just as she¡¯s struggling to make a decision, someone knocks on her window.


    It¡¯s already dark outside, and Lily Tang is startled by the knocking. On the window?


    Isn¡¯t this a two-story attic? Has Spider-Man come?


    Xiao Qian is used to it by now, she opens the window and Yu Minglang


    skillfully jumps in.


    ¡°How did you get here?¡±


    ¡°I came to see you ¨C Do you have a guest?¡± Yu Minglang almost hugs Xiao Qian, but stops when he sees Lily Tang sitting in the room, he slams the brakes.


    ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s my friend.¡± Xiao Qian takes Yu Minglang over and introduces him to Lily Tang.


    ¡°This is my boyfriend, the brother of that swindler.¡±


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Lily Tang.¡± Lily Tang curiously looks at the man who came through the window, dressed in a suit and looking very serious.


    However, why would such a serious man jump through windows?


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Yu Minglang.¡± Yu Minglang walks over to the chessboard and asks


    Xiao Qian,


    ¡°Playing chess?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m about to lose¡­ you play.¡± Xiao Qian pushes Yu Minglang down.


    Yu Minglang takes a glance and sits down to play in Xiao Qian¡¯s place.


    His logical thinking is better than Xiao Qian¡¯s. The tables turn quickly, and now Shuixian is the one struggling.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, this is cheating! You didn¡¯t win!¡±


    ¡°1 couldn¡¯t beat you, but I can deal with someone who can. Yu Minglang, will


    you listen to me?¡±


    ¡°Yes, leader!¡±


    Lily Tang looks at the two exchanging knowing glances and feels like she¡¯s


    been had.


    ¡°Sister, mom asked me to bring you guys some fruits-Oh, Brother Lang!¡±


    Chen Zilong enters carrying a fruit plate and is startled.


    He had been sitting downstairs the whole time and didn¡¯t see anyone come in through the door.


    Yu Minglang nods to him. ¡°Young man, it¡¯s good to help with chores, but you need to change the habit of barging in without knocking.¡±


    Chen Zilong is stunned by his words.


    ¡°Mom! Brother Lang is here!¡± Chen Zilong runs to the hallway and yells


    downstairs.


    Yu Minglang isn¡¯t bothered at being caught, after all, it¡¯s not yet late in the night.


    As Chen Zilong goes downstairs to call Jia Xiufang, Yu Minglang catches a glimpse of a red dot from the comer of his eye. He squints, takes a strong light flashlight from his belt, and scans it outside, revealing red spots in the dark corner.


    Yu Minglang narrows his eyes. Is someone spying on his Qian Bao?


    He opens the window and swiftly jumps out.


    Lily Tang watches, dumbfounded, as Yu Minglang dashes across the roof like Spider-Man. Then, with a leap, he jumps several meters onto another building, a scene right out of an action movie.


    ¡°He¡­¡±


    ¡°He used to practice it. It¡¯s nothing for him. Let me call him and tell him not to


    hit your bodyguard.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, that¡¯s Shuixian¡¯s bodyguard. Don¡¯t hit him.¡±


    ¡°Understood, leader.¡± Yu Minglang hangs up.


    His foot is on top of one of the bodyguards, and his hand is on another who¡¯s trying to fight back.


    The Tang Family¡¯s bodyguards are also well-trained, but they are not on the same level as Yu Minglang. Before they can figure out what¡¯s going on, Yu Minglang descends like a shadow and sweeps one off their feet with a single move.


    The poor bodyguards don¡¯t even have time to react before they¡¯re taken down. Hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s phone call, they quickly nod, ¡°Yes, Eldest Brother, we¡¯re on the same side!¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± After acknowledging them, Yu Minglang still throws a punch.


    The punched bodyguard looks aggrieved. They already said it was a misunderstanding, but he still gets punched!


    ¡°This place isn¡¯t for you to surveil. Don¡¯t let me catch you staring at my girlfriend again.¡±


    Hearing her son say Yu Minglang was here, Jia Xiufang hurries upstairs. But when she enters the room, she sees only Xiao Qian and Lily Tang. There¡¯s no sign of Yu Minglang.


    Chen Zilong, who followed her in, looks puzzled.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Brother Lang?¡± Jia Xiufang asks her son.


    Chen Zilong scratches his head, ¡°I really saw him just now, right, sister?


    Xiao Qian shakes her head, ¡°Da Long, you¡¯re hallucinating. If you¡¯re like this, you might not even know if someone is behind you at night.¡± Chen Zilong shudders at Xiao Qian¡¯s words, ¡°Sister, can you not scare me?¡±


    ¡°You said he¡¯s here, so where is he?¡± Xiao Qian asks.


    Lily Tang watches Xiao Qian fool her brother with a straight face and looks down at the chessboard to prevent herself from laughing.


    ¡°I really saw him ¨C Sister, did Brother Lang jump out the window?¡±


    Chen Zilong walks to the windowsill, tries to open the window and look, but Jia Xiufang slaps him on the back of his head. ¡°Nonsense! Would Brother Lang be as frivolous as you?¡±


    ¡°Sister! You saw him too, and this pretty sister saw him as well!¡±


    Xiao Qian takes off her glasses, grabs a nearby tissue, and wipes her glasses. ¡°I didn¡¯t see anything.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Chen Zilong starts to feel crazy.


    ¡°Aunt, are you home?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s voice comes from downstairs; this time, he¡¯s passing through the door.


    ¡°Ah! He¡¯s here!¡± Hearing the voice, Jia Xiufang quickly heads downstairs.


    Chen Zilong looks dazed.


    Xiao Qian pats his shoulder, ¡°Brother, have you ever heard of deja vu? It means certain people in the world can foresee future events. What you just experienced was a premonition of what¡¯s about to happen. Just wait ¨C when he comes up, watch what he does.¡±


    Yu Minglang, who is coming upstairs, hears Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    Yu Minglang chuckles to himself but cooperates with Xiao Qian. He sits down in Xiao Qian¡¯s previous spot and says the same thing to Chen Zilong.


    ¡°Young man, it¡¯s good to help with chores, but you need to change the habit of barging in without knocking.¡±


    Ah! Chen Zilong is confused; it¡¯s exactly the same as before.


    He holds his forehead, ¡°Sister, what should I do? I¡¯m panicking.¡±


    Xiao Qian stands up and solemnly pats his shoulder, ¡°Just go get your physics textbook, write your physics homework, and you¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    ¡°Brother Lang, what¡¯s really going on?¡± Chen Zilong asks the serious man.


    ¡°Young man, this belongs to the realm of quantum mechanics. Have you ever heard of Schrodinger¡¯s Cat? When you push the door open, I have a 50% chance of either being present or absent. The quantum state is a mixture of presence and absence. But when you push the door, the state collapses into a solid. So now, you see me here, do you understand?¡±


    Serious Yu Minglang cooperates with Xiao Qian with a serious expression and thoroughly fools Chen Zilong.


    -I understand now. You two are ganging up on me. If you have any difficulties, just come at me together.¡± Lily Tang, who witnessed the whole process, feels balanced.


    She is definitely not the first or last person to be fooled by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang..

 Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 238: Be Serious

    Chapter 249: Chapter 238: Be Serious


    Translator: 549690339 ,


    For a date, we need to take It step by step. Let¡¯s start with a movie and save the swimsuits for later.¡±


    She almost believed his wicked words.


    Yu Minglang, who claimed to be a decent man, dragged Xiao Qian by the hand to a private screening room. As soon as the door closed, they were all over each other.


    ¡°Qian Bao¡­¡±


    Weren¡¯t you going to take it step by step?¡± Xiao Qian teased him while dodging his eager lips.


    Yu Minglang used his hands to tum her face towards his, unable to wait to kiss her.


    The lights in the screening room were off, and in the pitch-black darkness, they couldn¡¯t wait to embrace each other. The only sound in the quiet space was their racing heartbeats.


    His hands became restless, and under his strength, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but shift. Accidentally, she bumped the light switch on the wall, and the room lit up instantly.


    Yu Minglang quickly withdrew his hands and started to help her tidy up the messy strands of hair on her cheeks.


    If it weren¡¯t for their disordered breathing and the lingering electric current in their bodies, she would have thought that everything that just happened in the darkness took place in another parallel universe.


    His breathing was still uneven, and he was trying hard to adjust it. His eyes seemed feverish as they met Xiao Qian¡¯s clear ones, ultimately turning into a sigh.


    ¡°Qian Bao, when will you grow up¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m already an adult.¡±


    ¡°No¡­ it¡¯s still too early.¡± He helplessly buried his head in her shoulder.


    ¡°Wait until you graduate from university, then we¡¯ll get married, okay?¡± He found that his self-control wasn¡¯t as good as he had imagined.


    Xiao Qian glanced at a certain part of him that was even more excited than his emotions and hinted suggestively.


    ¡°Is it because of this? You don¡¯t have to wait until marriage for this, do you?¡±


    ¡°No, we have to wait until we¡¯re married.¡± Yu Minglang was a principled man, he could kiss and watch, but not do anything else.


    ¡°Really?¡± Xiao Qian seemed to have thought of something and had a playful smile on her lips.


    ¡°It¡¯s a principle. I will protect you.¡± Yu Minglang pecked her hair, then took her hand and sat down on the leather sofa in the room, looking through the DVDs to decide what to watch.


    ¡°Exactly the same.¡± Xiao Qian mumbled to herself.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, do you have Midnight Bell?¡±


    ¡°Hold on, let me check.¡±


    Their conversation was an exact replica of the one Yu Minglang had with Xiao Qian in their previous encounter.


    In their previous lives, she pursued him, and every time they reached a critical moment, he would put on the brakes. He refused to take the final step before marriage, insisting that the best should be saved for after.


    Xiao Qian was a headstrong woman who couldn¡¯t stand his outdated mindset She found an opportunity to spike his drink and took matters into her own hands.


    The next morning, he woke up and saw the blood on the sheets without uttering a word. With a dark expression, he turned and left, leaving Xiao Qian seething with anger. She wondered if he disliked her inexperience as much as she disliked his novice technique.


    However, less than half a day had passed when he returned, holding a diamond ring box and proposing on his knees. Xiao Qian was startled, thinking that it was normal to have sex, but was it necessary to be so serious about it?


    This lifetime was no different, still adhering to his principles and desperately holding back his urges.


    ¡°It goes hard and then soft; it¡¯s just a different form.¡± Xiao Qian was talking about frozen pears.


    She thought about how when she suggested Lily Tang using frozen pears, her father¡¯s attitude changed. In truth, he was still the same father, and his love hadn¡¯t changed.


    However, when Yu Minglang heard her words, he thought of something else¡­


    He was browsing through various horror movies, just about to quench his inner evil desires when he heard Xiao Qian muttering about softness and hardness beside him.


    The disobedient thing betrayed the organization¡¯s leader and seemed to be moving in an uncontrollable direction. Xiao Qian looked up to see his helpless expression.


    ¡°Qian Bao, don¡¯t tease me¡­ we can¡¯t make a mistake, we¡¯re not married yet¡­¡± ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian was amused by his pathetic expression and reached out to tousle his hair.


    ¡°Come on, let s watch Sadako, Jia Yezi, and all sorts of terrifying female ghosts. That¡¯ll put out your inner evil fire.¡±


    ¡°The most evil ghost is you, an alluring one at that, always hanging around me.¡± Yu Minglang muttered under his breath.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s watch the movie!¡± Yu Minglang stood up with a pale face and pressed the service bell. Soon, a waiter came in.


    ¡°Bring ice water with ice cubes.¡±


    The evil desires were overwhelming, but only ice could cool them down.


    Yu Minglang looked at the gleeful Xiao Qian and added another sentence.


    ¡°And some hot popcorn, the kind that¡¯s still warm.¡±


    ¡°Alright, brother, please wait a moment.¡± The waiter turned and left.


    ¡°What¡¯s with the ice and hot popcorn? Are you trying to experience the contrasting sensations of hot and cold?¡±


    This firestarter of a little demon!


    Yu Minglang pointed a finger at Xiao Qian, making a ferocious expression Xiao


    Qian obediently pretended to zip her mouth and teased him no longer.


    Yu Minglang huffed as he changed the disc. The small private room had a projector that could display an image the size of a wall, and the audio was also impressive. He watched the beginning, then suddenly turned to face Xiao Qian and asked her sternly.


    ¡°How did you know about this hot-and-cold contrast?¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    ¡°Be serious, answer my question!¡±


    How could his innocent Xiao Mei know about such impure things!


    ¡°How many strokes are there in the word ¡®love¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Ten strokes.¡± Yu Minglang wrote it down and calculated the number of strokes.


    ¡°How many strokes are there in the word ¡®hate¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Nme strokes-not so fast, you¡¯re trying to change the subject!¡± There¡¯s no way she could outsmart this scholar.


    ¡°Love is just one stroke more than hatred, yet the result is a world of difference between hot and cold. What I meant earlier was that since you¡¯re giving me love with the popcorn, if you drink ice water, wouldn¡¯t you feel hatred? Thus I only like love, not hatred, that¡¯s what I meant, what were you thinking?¡±


    Motionless, Yu Minglang turned around. Xiao Qian rejoiced. Look, it¡¯s so useful to read some soul chicken soup, which could even be used to deceive others at crucial moments.


    Suddenly, Yu Minglang grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder and fiercely kissed her.


    ¡°You little thing, do you think I¡¯m as naive as your little brother? Don¡¯t try to trick me in the future!¡± He almost fell for her ruse! This cunning little girl!


    Yu Minglang pointed at Xiao Qian¡¯s forehead, seriously warning her. Seeing her smiling face, he added another sentence.


    ¡®You¡¯re not allowed to watch those kinds of movies or read those kinds of books anymore. They¡¯re not healthy, and you¡¯re still young, so it¡¯s not suitable foryou to be exposed to these things too soon, understood?¡± He preached earnestly.


    ¡°Then you¡¯re not healthy either. Where is your hand? I should stay away from you.¡± Xiao Qian pretended to escape but was caught and hugged by him.


    ¡°Why are you dodging? You¡¯ll be scared if you don¡¯t hold my hand during the ghost movie.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s scared, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t kiss you until you¡¯re out of breath, that little mouth of yours never behaves. Come here, let me kiss you again!¡±


    Meanwhile, Sadako on the big screen feltwronged as she worked extra hard to crawl. Hey, you two who are watching the movie, can you be more focused and give a terrified expression? We¡¯re watching a horror movie here, can¡¯t you be a little more serious for once¡­.

 Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 239: Cold Water Douses the Heart

    Chapter 250: Chapter 239: Cold Water Douses the Heart


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Chen Zilong was thoroughly enjoying himself, wrapped in a towel, reveling in the self-service barbecue, and even secretly sipping on a glass of wine when Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t around.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang finally finished their soak-or rather, their kissing session-and came out to find him, only to see Chen Zilong lying spread-eagled, belly-up, on a lounge chair in the hot spring relaxation area.


    And he was even grunting.


    ¡°I¡¯m in pain¡­ I can¡¯t move¡­¡±


    Looking at his bloated stomach, Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian with concern, ¡°Is he alright? He didn¡¯t overeat, did he? Should we get some digestive tablets?¡± Xiao Qian gave him a gentle kick. This lad, Chen Zilong, had drunk who knows how much. He was already tipsy.


    ¡°I feel so sick, Sister, I feel nauseous, I want to vomit¡­ Ugh!¡± Chen Zilong covered his mouth, looking for a trash can.


    Xiao Qian held her forehead, feeling strangely ashamed of having such a brother.


    Yu Minglang took Chen Zilong to vomit and tidied up neatly when they returned. Chen Zilong looked deflated.


    ¡°Does this kid have bulimia?¡± Yu Minglang speculated as he dressed Chen Zilong, discussing with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°He wouldn¡¯t have bulimia. Both bulimia and anorexia belong to eating disorders, and the therapy is almost the same, mostly seen in females. Do you know the difference between these two?¡±


    ¡°Testing me?¡± Yu Minglang chuckled, always finding Qian Bao earnest when discussing her profession.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Xiao Qian blinked.


    ¡°I can actually explain it. Bulimia means continuous eating, with frequent self-induced vomiting after meals, while anorexia is not eating anything at all. Both are likely to cause parent-child conflict. Am I right?


    Surprisingly, how did he know all this?


    Xiao Qian initially just asked casually.


    Anorexia is common, but bulimia, not many laypersons could explain it so clearly. Bulimics would force themselves to vomit or take laxatives after eating. Both behaviors are mainly about concern over body weight, and bulimia and anorexia are vastly different.


    ¡°Well, I know because I¡¯m your all-knowing Brother Lang.¡± Yu Minglang brushed Chen Zilong¡¯s disheveled hair with one hand and playfully tousled Xiao Qian¡¯s hair with the other.


    After a slight pause, Xiao Qian suddenly understood.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, you¡¯ve read a lot of psychology books, haven t you?


    ¡°Call me Brother Lang, and I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Yu Minglang teased her as usual.


    ¡°Elder Brother, please tell me, dear Elder Brother.¡±


    The moment Xiao Qian called him ¡®Elder Brother,¡¯ he felt a thrill up his spine. His arm went limp, and he unceremoniously dropped Chen Wanku to the ground.


    With a thud, Chen Wanku landed on the wooden floor. Thankfully, the floor was made of wood, so it wasn¡¯t painful. He mumbled a few words and abruptly sat up from the floor.


    His eyes were still drowsy, wondering what just happened. Why did his head feel like it had been hit with a hammer?


    From his perspective, he saw Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian looking at each other with such lovey-dovey eyes. He couldn¡¯t believe his idol Brother-in-law, who excelled in both fights and physics, was actually blushing.


    ¡°Yup, I¡¯ve read quite a bit.¡± In order to understand her OCD, Yu Ming Lang had read a lot of related books, and in turn, he learned a bit about simple psychological disorders.


    ¡°Silly¡­¡± Xiao Qian also blushed in response to his serious answer. Although she called him silly, her facial expression said otherwise.


    ¡°I must be dreaming. I must still be in my dream. My sister, who always looks pale, has never blushed in her whole life. She is like someone with fewer female cells. There¡¯s no way she could blush. My Brother-in-law too. Hmm, I¡¯m dreaming, I must still be asleep.¡± Chen Zilong¡¯s words broke the sweet moment between the two.


    Xiao Qian glared fiercely at the gluttonous light bulb that spoiled the mood. Chen Zilong felt obliged to pretend to collapse back onto the floor.


    ¡°I see, you two must be Schrodinger¡¯s couple. Perhaps my blushing sister and future Brother-in-law belong to a parallel universe. So, when I open my eyes, the blushing versions of you will disappear, leaving only the two demon-like entities in this space. Right, just because you guys are well-educated, you look down on me, always say things I don¡¯t understand. Ah, Schrodinger, why didn¡¯t you just raise cats, instead of inventing all sorts of weird experiments?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. Yu Minglang helped the drunken Chen Zilong up reluctantly, carrying him on his shoulder.


    ¡°You taught him?¡± Xiao Qian was impressed that Yu Minglang could explain Schrodinger to someone with zero knowledge in high school physics.


    ¡°He kept asking, so I casually explained a bit.¡± Being caught blushing by a future uncle was not something to be proud of. So, the clever Yu Minglang decided to change the topic.


    ¡°Qian Bao, why are bulimia and anorexia considered mental illnesses? And they are also related to parent-child discordance? I thought such illnesses could be cured with some Chinese medicine to regulate the stomach and intestines.¡± -What you see is just the symptoms. What you cannot see is the disturbed mind. Regulating the stomach and intestines only deals with the symptoms, not the root cause. Of course, Chinese medicine is necessary to retune the body, but the best way for a psychologist to treat these kinds of disorders is to reshape one¡¯s worldview and balance the discordant parent-child relationship.¡±


    ¡°Eating has to do with parents?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Why would one develop anorexia? It¡¯s the pursuit of a slim figure in order to gain more approval. If parents failed to teach their child how to handle emotions, the child might express themselves in a drastic behavior to fill the emotional emptiness, which actually is the cause of many psychological disorders.¡±


    ¡°So¡­ you plan to take that super-rich girl, who owns a Bentley, to work, to fill her emotional emptiness?¡±


    Xiao Qian mentioned taking her to work, and Yu Minglang was able to connect it to this. She was surprised.


    Seeing her rare wide-eyed, open-mouthed look, Yu Minglang felt triumphant and pinched her little nose, ¡°Don¡¯t forget what your brother does. She¡¯s so thin and refuses to eat. There were some digestive and antiemetic medicines on the table. If it¡¯s not for you, Qian Bao, then it must be for her. You said you were going to take her to work.¡±


    ¡°Amazing, my brother¡­ whether tough or gentle, it¡¯s all you¡­¡± Xiao Qian thought about the ¡®Frozen pear theory¡¯. At 20, he was more mischievous than serious; at 30, it was the other way around. But no matter the age, his brains were always working.


    Yu Minglang heard the words ¡®soft¡¯ and ¡®hard¡¯ again, and he almost dropped Chen Zilong.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, if you don¡¯t want me to turn your brother into Biaozi, don¡¯t provoke


    me.¡±


    ¡°Drop him if you want, it¡¯s not like he¡¯s smart anyways.¡±


    Xiao Qian gave a light smile. He was just himself, the same in all his past and present lives.


    Yu Minglang sent Xiao Qian home. It was only when he was about to leave that he revealed something he had been concealing all night.


    ¡°Qian Bao, I won¡¯t be able to celebrate the New Year with you.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Qian had been playing all night and was quite happy. But hearing this, it felt like a bucket of cold water dumped on her..

 Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 240: No Return Date (Monthly Tickets 450+ Updates)

    Chapter 251: Chapter 240: No Return Date (Monthly Tickets 450+ Updates)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian¡¯s original plan was to take advantage of the New Year holiday and have a proper outing with him. After dating for so long, one could count the number of daytime dates they had on their fingers.


    He was too busy, only sneaking out at night to be with her when he found himself free. She¡¯d thought that he might at least have half a day off during the New Year.


    Seeing her disappointed look, Yu Minglang also felt upset, but there was nothing he could do.


    He was already squeezing out the time to come today, after working overtime. Fearing that Xiao Qian would be upset if she found out, he held back on telling her until they had to part.


    ¡°I still have work¡­¡±


    ¡°What kind of work can¡¯t wait till after the New Year? Are they trying to kill their employees? Didn¡¯t we settle this last time?¡± Xiao Qian rarely ever raised her voice.


    ¡°Business people don¡¯t have holidays. There was a problem with the project we¡¯re in charge of, and we have to deal with it now.¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you here to fool with me? You come to tease me when you feel like it, and then strut around like some righteous man when you¡¯re ready to go. Are you hoping for some spirited speech from me, expressing support for your work?¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t sure what she wanted to express.


    This wasn¡¯t the first or second time something like this had happened. She knew what he did for a living when she met him. All she had to do now was give him an understanding smile and remind him to be careful.


    But being confronted like this, right after enjoying the past few hours so much ¡ªstill savoring the sweet moment when the harsh reality struck so suddenly ¨C it was hard for Xiao Qian, or any woman, to adjust.


    Seeing that Xiao Qian was upset, Yu Minglang intended to explain the situation at his workplace to her. Unfortunately, it was a complex issue that he couldn¡¯t explain quickly.


    ¡°Fine, just go. You can leave now.¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed him away. Yu Minglang tried to hug her, but she pushed him away. He tried to hug her again, she pushed him away again. In the end, Xiao Qian gave him three consecutive pushes out the door and shut and locked the heavy iron door with a bang.


    She leaned against the door, waiting for him to explain.


    But he didn¡¯t.


    Just like in a past life, walking away didn¡¯t need a reason. To hell with reasons.


    Inside the room, Jia Xiufang was wiping Chen Zilong¡¯s face with a towel; the drunkard still hadn¡¯t sobered up.


    ¡°What happened? Came back drunk after going out for a while? He should be more responsible ¡ª eh, Qian¡¯er, what happened to you? Did you have a fight with Minglang?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Xiao Qian went upstairs emotionlessly and locked herself in her room.


    Standing by the window, she watched his Cherokee Cherokee get covered in dust as he departed.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to use emotional management to quell her irritation.


    It didn¡¯t work.


    Only after she had washed her hands several times did her inner frustration subside a bit.


    She went back to her room and took out a pen and paper, trying to use her profession to sort out her thoughts.


    She was upset about something that she had known all along, and it wasn¡¯t like her to let it get to her.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t understand most of the long string of words she wrote. She crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the waste bin, feeling upset for no apparent reason.


    The moment she subconsciously planned their future, and he destroyed that setting with a single word.


    He had been aware of the cruel outcome even before he arrived, yet still wanted to see her so invested, like a fool. And at the last moment, he cruelly tore it apart.


    ¡°Yu Xiao Qiang is a jerk.¡± Xiao Qian complained as she took a nightgown out of the cabinet to change into. She needed to find something for herself to do; she couldn¡¯t keep focusing on their relationship.


    Dating was a rather IQ lowering activity, and Xiao Qian felt that Yu Minglang¡¯s impact on her had become too great. Some things, she needed to think carefully about.


    With the sound of the window being opened, and the cold wind outside, Yu Minglang returned, holding a grilled skewer.


    Xiao Qian glanced at him, and said coldly,


    ¡°Leave the grilled skewer and get out.¡±


    Yu Minglang put the food on the table. Xiao Qian was applying lotion on her legs and did not look at him. Yu Minglang approached her, seemingly wanting to take over her task, but she kicked him away.


    Yu Minglang reflexively grabbed her ankle, she kicked him again, but he didn¡¯t let go.


    ¡°When did you get this anklet?¡±


    Yu Minglang noticed a white crystal anklet on Xiao Qian¡¯s ankle and curiously fiddled with it.


    ¡°My roommate gave it to me, don¡¯t touch it!¡±


    ¡°This anklet looks ugly, when I come back, I will buy you a nicer one.¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to say, are you sure, I would always be waiting for you here? But when she saw his pleasing expression, she swallowed her words. His job was life-threatening; she didn¡¯t want to disturb his focus.


    ¡°You should go.¡± They could talk when he returned.


    Yu Minglang poked her face, ¡°I¡¯m leaving for real this time.¡±


    He asked for a returning date but there was none.


    He didn¡¯t explain, only expressed the greatest care and reluctance within his capabilities. Any explanation or promise would exceed his capabilities.


    Just as he was about to leap out of the window, Xiao Qian called after him.


    ¡°Yu Minglang.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Come back in one piece.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, and you don¡¯t go running around during your vacation, be safe. I heard there have been some safety concerns lately.¡±


    By the time he said the last word, he had already jumped down.


    Xiao Qian returned to her room and sat down. She wasn¡¯t as angry anymore, but she felt empty.


    The winter temperature had cooled the skewers. She placed them atop the radiator, letting the aroma of cumin and charcoal waft through the room.


    Xiao Qian stood up, feeling the need to wash her hands again.


    The next morning, Xiao Qian bundled up thoroughly. Not only did she wear a down jacket, but she also put a fluffy hat over her head.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, where are you going?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to work.¡±


    ¡°Doing what? Need money? What do you want to buy, I can give you the money.¡± Ever since Jia Xiufang received the first batch of resettlement payment for the demolition of their home, she was filled with confidence.


    ¡°I¡¯m an adult, why should I still rely on my parents¡¯ money?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re still a child in my eyes. Why are you going out in such cold weather ¡ª no, you need to explain. I¡¯m worried about you.¡± Jia Xiufang had also heard some rumors recently that it wasn¡¯t very safe with the New Year approaching, and Xiao Qian was still a girl.


    ¡°I¡¯m taking Shuixian to look for a job. Our goal is to earn 20 yuan in a day.¡±


    ¡°Are you joking? That dog is a money pit, don¡¯t let her freeze to death ¡ª hey, aren¡¯t you going to have lunch?¡±


    Xiao Qian had already gone out the door. Jia Xiufang shouted after her from the doorway.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already eaten. I won¡¯t be back for lunch.¡±


    Just as Jia Xiufang was about to ask if Xiao Qian had any money in her pocket, she heard Chen Zilong scream from upstairs.


    Jia Xiufang rushed upstairs.


    She found her eldest son bare-chested, looking as if he had just woken up from a hangover. He was clutching his throat in agony, holding a skewer of grilled meat in his hand.


    ¡°Why are you screaming like you¡¯re being killed?¡±


    ¡°My sister¡­ poisoned¡­ blegh!¡± Seems he saw a skewer of grilled meat on his sister¡¯s desk and decided to sneak a bite.


    Xiao Qian probably knew that he would steal it and had heavily sprinkled chili powder on top before she left. Chen Zilong had bitten down on it without looking, and it felt like his throat was on fire.


    ¡°Good! This serves you right! Always stealing your sister¡¯s stuff, go do your homework now!¡±

 Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 241: The Worlds Many Aspects

    Chapter 252: Chapter 241: The World¡¯s Many Aspects


    Translator: 549690339 |


    When they arrived at the agreed-upon location, Lily Tang was already there.


    Xiao Qian glanced at her wool coat, leather boots, and waist-length hair, shaking her head.


    ¡°Are you going to dress like that?¡±


    It was obvious that she often took car rides; her clothing was too thin.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to buy some clothes.¡±


    Dressed like that, she¡¯d surely freeze to death, and being dressed that way would make it hard to find a job ¨C who would dare hire her?


    Xiao Qian took her to a shopping mall beloved by the poor, where bargains could be found.


    Lily Tang hadn¡¯t been to such a place since she came of age. The messy stalls were overwhelming to her, while the two bodyguards from her family followed from a distance, highly alert. The crowded atmosphere in such a place had poor air quality, and with the New Year approaching, people were packed together, making it difficult to know who might bear ill will towards the young lady.


    Xiao Qian led her to a clothing stall and asked about the prices of the thick cotton jackets, ¡°How much is that one?¡±


    ¡°120, genuine Space Down Cotton, very warm.¡±


    ¡°How about 50?¡± What was this so-called Space Down Cotton? It was just an inferior material that would shrink upon washing.


    ¡°Little girl, stop joking. You want it for 50? This is genuine Space Down Cotton!¡± The stall owner seemed quite angry.


    Lily Tang tugged Xiao Qian, who gave her a don¡¯t-worry-I-got-this look.


    ¡°How about adding 1 yuan, will you sell?¡±


    ¡°No, no, I would lose too much, and I couldn¡¯t even buy the goods.¡±


    ¡°Oh, well, let¡¯s go then.¡±


    Xiao Qian turned around, slowly leading Lily Tang away at a snail¡¯s pace.


    ¡°3, 2,1.¡± As soon as Xiao Qian finished counting, the stall owner chased after them.


    ¡°Little girl, don¡¯t leave! We can negotiate!¡±


    ¡°That was so thrilling! I thought you guys were going to fight.¡±


    Buying clothes seemed like a battle. Lily Tang was good at imitating others, and after watching Xiao Qian negotiate once, she took over haggling for the rest of their purchases. She truly had a talent for bargaining, just like her merchant father.


    When they left the shopping mall, Lily Tang had changed her attire.


    She had wrapped her luxurious woolen coat in the thick cotton jacket and put on the woolen hat that Xiao Qian had bought for her, even forcing the seller to give her gloves as well.


    Only one of the Tang family¡¯s bodyguards remained with her, while the other seemed to have gone to report to their boss via text message.


    Less than five minutes later, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, wait there. I¡¯ll have someone send you some shopping vouchers.¡±


    Big Brother Yu was calling.


    Xiao Qian looked around but couldn¡¯t figure out which passers-by Big Brother Yu had arranged for the task or if the Tang Family¡¯s bodyguard had called him after complaining to the boss.


    ¡°No need.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, and if you interfere again, I¡¯ll let Shuixian tell her dad, and you won¡¯t get the job.¡±


    ¡°¡­Are you the rescuer that the monkey invited?¡± Big Brother Yu was at a loss for words because of Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯m the rescuer you invited.¡± Xiao Qian hung up the phone.


    ¡°Are you ready, Miss Rich? You¡¯re about to take your first step towards independence.¡±


    Lily Tang felt excited about this fresh experience, but catching a glimpse of her family¡¯s bodyguard from the corner of her eye, she said somewhat dejectedly.


    ¡°I wish they wouldn¡¯t follow us.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just a life experience. If something goes wrong, it¡¯s no good. If they want to follow, let them. Just pretend you don¡¯t see them.¡±


    How could the daughter of the wealthy leave home without having someone follow her? Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t intended to go to such extremes. Today¡¯s experience was part of the healing process, and the necessary precautions had to be taken.


    ¡°It¡¯s not just an experience. I¡¯m serious.¡±


    ¡°Alright, serious young lady, off to the Talent Market we go, and don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know what that is.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just inexperienced, not stupid. Don¡¯t make fun of me.¡±


    Lily Tang wanted to have her bodyguards bring the car around, but Xiao Qian shook her head, holding her hand. ¡°That car belongs to your dad too.¡±


    ¡°Then let¡¯s take a taxi.¡±


    ¡°A taxi has a starting fare of 6 yuan, and it¡¯ll cost about 8 yuan to get to the Talent Market. Do you have money? I lent you the money to buy clothes.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Should we walk?¡±


    Xiao Qian showed her the coins in her hand, ¡°Take the bus, 50 cents per person. Inexperienced girl, do you feel the gap between the rich and the poor now?¡±


    At this time, taxis were just coming out of the era of relying on face-to-face haggling. With a starting price of 6 yuan for 3 kilometers, they were considered a luxury in this small city.


    ¡°After covering fuel and franchise fees and working for 9 hours, a taxi driver doesn¡¯t earn much, especially after accounting for vehicle depreciation. Still, compared to ordinary office workers, it¡¯s not too bad. Do you know how much an ordinary worker earns in a month?¡±


    ¡°In my family¡¯s factory, frontline workers can make 600, or up to 800 if they work overtime.¡±


    ¡°Most of your family¡¯s factories are in the south, where wages are higher than here. Do you know how much that woolen coat you¡¯re wearing cost? At least half a year¡¯s salary for ordinary families, and I bet it¡¯s the cheapest thing you brought with you from home.¡±


    To reshape Lily Tang¡¯s vague understanding, Xiao Qian had to show her the many facets of society.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, am I here to listen to your preaching?¡±


    The bus arrived, and Xiao Qian pulled Lily Tang on board. The vehicle was packed with people, and there wasn¡¯t even a seat available.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like preaching; I prefer setting an example.¡± Xiao Qian struggled to hold onto the handrail, her short stature a real disadvantage.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like any of your lessons. I just want to prove myself.¡±


    ¡°Oh, go ahead and prove yourself then. Hopefully, when we get to the Talent Market, you¡¯ll still be so confident ¨C by the way, you owe me 80 yuan and 50 cents for the clothes and transportation. I wonder if you can pay it back in a few days.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll get off the bus and go to the bank right now.¡±


    ¡°Is the money on your card really yours?¡± With that one sentence, Lily Tang fell silent.


    She stubbornly turned her face away and then turned back after a while, saying seriously,


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I¡¯m starting to hate you.¡±


    ¡°Hold on to that feeling of hatred, don¡¯t treat me as your friend, otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to treat you properly.¡±


    The name ¡°Talent Market¡± wasn¡¯t very accurate, as true high-end talent rarely looked for jobs there. It was usually just low-level workers trying their luck, with most recruiters being restaurants, factories, and small workshops offering low wages.


    Despite this, many people were crowded together, diligently recording every recruitment opportunity.


    ¡°It¡¯s less crowded now since university students are on vacation. Normally, you¡¯d see students hunting for part-time jobs here. In recent years, with state-owned enterprises going bankrupt and a massive wave of layoffs, many middle-aged people have to compete with young people for meager salaries. Without their jobs at state-owned enterprises, they have to start over for their families.¡±


    This was life..

 Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 242: Experiencing Life (Birthday +

    Chapter 253: Chapter 242: Experiencing Life (Birthday +


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    Xiao Qian bought the tickets, but instead of taking Shuixian inside immediately, she had her stand at the door and observe the desperate expressions of job seekers.


    ¡°It¡¯s almost the New Year, why don¡¯t these people wait until after it¡¯s over to look for jobs?¡± Shuixian asked.


    ¡°They don¡¯t want to either, but their children¡¯s school fees and the elders¡¯ medical bills can¡¯t wait until after the New Year. Your father must be busy, isn¡¯t he? He doesn¡¯t want to be that busy either, but if he doesn¡¯t work, how many families would lose their jobs?¡±


    ¡°Are you accusing me of being ignorant? You¡¯re not me, how do you know my pain?¡±


    ¡°How can I not know? 1 experienced it last night. You¡¯ve met my boyfriend, we almost had a fight last night. He goes out to do business during the New Year, all for the sake of thousands of employees¡¯ families¡¯ peace, but what about my peace?¡±


    Shuixian looked at Xiao Qian with conflicting emotions, ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re confusing me, whose side are you on?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing confusing about it. If I encounter someone like this, I have to accept his identity, enjoy all the benefits he brings, and endure his shortcomings. If I can manage it, I can manage it. If not


    Xiao Qian went on ranting, unable to stop.


    ¡°What then?¡±


    ¡°Break up.¡± Xiao Qian looked into the distance and said expressionlessly.


    ¡°If I can¡¯t stand my dad, then just give me another dad.¡± Lily Tang didn¡¯t catch Xiao Qian¡¯s feelings and spoke out of spite.


    ¡°Alright, you can give me your dad, do you know what my dad does?¡±


    ¡°What does he do?¡± Lily Tang only knew that Xiao Qian¡¯s parents were divorced.


    ¡°That¡¯s a secret. When you pay back the 80.5 you owe me, I¡¯ll tell you my story. Anyway, we need to find jobs now. Do you know what kind of jobs we¡¯re looking for?¡±


    ¡°High pay, low work intensity, and close to home?¡±


    ¡°Keep dreaming! The kind of job we¡¯re looking for has only one criterion ¨C we don¡¯t have to compromise our conscience and still make money. The premise is that they are willing to hire two people with no work experience and no education.¡±


    In a small city without any large factories, job opportunities are very limited. More decent private-sector clerical jobs and the like are not hiring at the end of the year. The catering industry is what is most in need of people.


    It wasn¡¯t until they began their search that they realized how difficult it was to find a job.


    In particular, neither of the young women possessed an academic degree or work experience. After going around twice, Lily Tang finally faced the reality ¨C the only qualifications she had were for a waitress position.


    ¡°Had I known, I would¡¯ve paid more attention when my dad was teaching me to trade stocks,¡± Lily Tang muttered softly.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be great at trading stocks and forex in the future, but it¡¯s a pity that you¡¯re nothing right now,¡± Xiao Qian said gleefully.


    Girls who are good at science subjects are relatively rare, but if there are, they are bound to have strong logical thinking. Lily Tang is one such individual, with her father¡¯s inherited talents also playing a part.


    Lily Tang is excellent at forex trading; Xiao Qian also followed her to make a few trades, neither more nor less, just enough to earn a small sports car. To deceive the still-naive Lily Tang, Xiao Qian felt exhilarated even if she didn¡¯t make any money from it.


    ¡°Are you ridiculing me again?¡± Lily Tang loved and hated Xiao Qian¡¯s half-serious, half-joking way of speaking.


    ¡°No, I just want to remind you that even if you learn investment and financial management with your father in the future, it¡¯s still a skill your dad has given you. You might not take his money, but you still have to use his resources, his connections, and even your own intellect, which he also gave you.¡± Growing up involves understanding the world and learning relationships in greater depth.


    ¡°¡­From now on, don¡¯t speak to me for 5 minutes.¡±


    In the end, Xiao Qian and Shuixian did find jobs as waitresses at a large barbecue restaurant in the city. The job provided food but no accommodation. There was a three-day trial period without pay, but Xiao Qian negotiated a temporary one-week position with them.


    Upon receiving a call from one of his subordinates, Yu Mingli knew that Xiao Qian had taken the cash-rich girl to earn a 100-yuan-a-week waitress job and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry.


    He thought for a moment, picked up the phone to tell Director Tang about it, but put it down again.


    Since Xiao Qian dared to do this, she must have her reasons. Yu Mingli decided to take a gamble.


    Moreover, Director Tang¡¯s people must have informed him too. Even if he spoke up now, it was probably too late.


    ¡°Let it be. I¡¯ll consider this a trial for Xiao Qian. ¡®Be suspicious of those not employed, trust those employed.''¡±


    When Eldest Brother uttered these words, his heart seemed to bleed. Puffing up one¡¯s face to look fat was indeed uncomfortable.


    Meanwhile, Tang Daye also received a call from the bodyguards.


    ¡°Boss, Miss Chen took the young lady to a barbecue restaurant¡­ Do you want us to bring the young lady back, or remind the barbecue restaurant to take good care of her?¡±


    Considering the boss¡¯s temperament, bringing them back would be a light punishment. In a moment of excitement, he might even have the barbecue restaurant acquired.


    Even when a domineering CEO gets old, he¡¯s still domineering.


    ¡°No need, let her do it. Whatever happens to her in the restaurant, don¡¯t interfere and don¡¯t let her see that you¡¯re there.¡±


    ¡°B-Boss?¡±


    ¡°Do as I say.¡±


    Tang Daye hung up the phone, opened the text messages on his phone, and looked at the message he had just received.


    This message was sent by Xiao Qian.


    The content of the message prompted Tang Daye to make the decision to let his daughter work, save the number, and store it.


    ¡°In three days, if Shuixian¡¯s condition doesn¡¯t improve, I¡¯ll destroy your whole family, Chen Xiaoqian. I want to see just how good you are.¡±


    Although the words ¡°destroy your whole family¡± are a bit of an exaggeration, with the Old Yu Family around, no one can hurt Xiao Qian. But Tang Daye has only one daughter, and he is willing to spare nothing to take care of her.


    The job at the barbecue restaurant seemed easy, with working hours from 5pm to 2am.


    In the winter, there are fewer people eating barbecue, so hot pot is the main focus. After a brief training session, the two girls officially began their part-time journey.


    Xiao Qian had done similar manual labor in her past life when she diligently studied for school, but Lily Tang hadn¡¯t.


    What seemed like a simple job that didn¡¯t require much effort turned out to be very demanding once they actually started. Whenever customers ordered food, they had to run up and down the stairs.


    Even when there were no customers, the girls had to help string lamb skewers in the kitchen with a strong smell.


    Both Xiao Qian and Tang Shuixian, who didn¡¯t eat much, felt exhausted.


    After their first day of work, the waitresses sat together for a meal.


    It consisted of simple dough soup and stir-fried shredded potatoes; some waitresses even took out the leftovers from the private rooms for customers to eat. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to eat leftovers and reluctantly drank half a bowl of dough soup.


    Shuixian, who had a sore arm and leg from the day¡¯s work had no appetite originally, but couldn¡¯t help herself and drank half a bowl as well.


    As they walked out of the barbecue restaurant with stiff legs, they saw a Cadillac and a Bentley parked on the roadside just a few steps away. Shuixian looked at Xiao Qian listlessly.


    ¡°I¡¯m taking my car home¡­ I don¡¯t care about the rules anymore.¡±


    There were no buses running at this time anyway..

 Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 242: Lying and Deception

    Chapter 254: Chapter 242: Lying and Deception


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    ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore, this smell is suffocating me.¡± Xiao Qian just wants to go home and take a shower now.


    The two waved their hands weakly and got into their own cars.


    Xiao Qian opened the car door and saw that it wasn¡¯t the driver, but her eldest brother who came in person.


    ¡°Big Brother, why aren¡¯t you sleeping so late? Just have a driver pick me up.¡±


    ¡°With you causing trouble outside, if I don¡¯t escort you myself, the youngest one will come back and tear down our house ¨C Xiao Qian, did you go to serve plates or slaughter sheep?¡± Eldest Brother wrinkled his nose and took the car¡¯s air freshener, spraying it all over Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s all for you evil capitalists, it¡¯s not easy for us low-level workers.¡±


    ¡°Give up on this task, don¡¯t torture yourself like this. If the youngest comes back and knows that I brought you here, he¡¯ll still tear down our house.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never given up halfway in anything I¡¯ve done.¡±


    ¡°Is this really necessary? What exactly are you up to?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s absolutely necessary. She needs to know that every cent earned is hard-earned, to reshape her worldview, to make her start to empathize with her father, and also give her father more opportunities to pay attention to her ¨C of course, I could actually not participate, and just direct her to do it on her own.¡±


    ¡°Then let her serve the plates and don¡¯t follow.¡±


    Xiao Qian suddenly smirked and playfully looked at her eldest brother.


    ¡°Big Brother, are you afraid of being inspected by my eldest sister-in-law? Did she ask you where you were going?¡±


    Yu Mingli coughed lightly, ¡°Nonsense, we¡¯ve been together for so many years, your eldest sister-in-law trusts me the most.¡±


    After dropping Xiao Qian off at her home, Yu Mingli handed her the phone, and Xiao Qian raised her eyebrows.


    ¡°Call your eldest sister-in-law and let her know you¡¯re safe, otherwise she won¡¯t be at ease.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    The inner thoughts of a billionaire real estate businessman exposed, this joke effectively relieved Xiao Qian¡¯s exhaustion from working all day.


    Jia Xiufang kept waiting until late into the night, her eyelids glued together, holding a remote control, staring at the TV, her head slowly drooping. Upon hearing the door open, she instantly perked up.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re back!¡± Her daughter called to say she would be working late into the night, and Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t help but worry, waiting until now.


    ¡°Yeah, is the water boiling? I need to take a bath.¡±


    Jia Xiufang took Xiao Qian¡¯s big cotton-padded jacket, sniffed it and angrily said,


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you little brat, didn¡¯t you say you went to work at a barbecue restaurant? Why do you smell like perfume? Tell me honestly, where did you go? Did you work at some messy, decadent place?¡±


    Xiao Qian was speechless.


    Yu Mingli¡¯s sprays on her had successfully misled her mother.


    ¡°Mom, calm down, I didn¡¯t go to those places.¡±


    ¡°If you didn¡¯t, where did you get this perfume? Since you said you¡¯d be coming back late from work, I¡¯ve been worried. I¡¯m telling you, if you dare to go astray, I¡¯ll break your legs. Our family¡¯s not rich, but if you dare do that kind of flirtatious stuff, I¡¯ll, 1¡¯11-¡±


    Xiao Qian puts her hand over her mother¡¯s mouth, what are you excited about in the middle of the night!


    ¡°What smell¡­¡±


    ¡°The smell of lamb, I can¡¯t get rid of it even after several washes. I told you I went to skewer lamb, but you didn¡¯t believe me. Who wears this big cotton jacket when they flirt? They all wear super short skirts at Night Shanghai.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk back to me! Who knows if you¡¯re not fooling around? Who just dropped you off?¡±


    ¡°Yu Mingli, Yu Minglang¡¯s eldest brother.¡±


    ¡°Call him and let me chat with him.¡± Jia Xiufang was worried her daughter would go astray and insisted on confirming.


    Xiao Qian could only call Yu Mingli back.


    ¡°Big Brother, it¡¯s Xiao Qian. My mother wants to chat with you¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian swore she clearly heard the sly businessman¡¯s undisguised laughter, as if gloating over her misfortune, coupled with revenge for her mocking him as a henpecked husband just now.


    What goes around comes around.


    Jia Xiufang felt at ease after talking on the phone and couldn¡¯t stop nagging Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What the hell were you thinking, working? If you want to make money, stay home and do laundry for me, and I¡¯ll pay you. Now go take a shower, and I¡¯ll heat up some food for you. My daughter, what are you doing serving others¡­¡± ¡°Mom, there¡¯s no distinction in professions, the more you do physical labor, the more it strengthens you. Look at Shuixian, she hardly eats, but she ate half a bowl today.¡±


    Jia Xiufang pushed Xiao Qian into the bathroom, ¡°Other people¡¯s children eat half a bowl, my daughter¡¯s so skinny she¡¯s turned into a monkey, a monkey smelling like lamb! Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t come out until you¡¯re clean.¡±


    As Xiao Qian was scrubbing vigorously, Lily Tang also returned to the hotel, exhausted.


    Standing in front of her room, she stopped.


    Since her father started doing business, she saw him less and less. Many times, he would only come home after she was asleep.


    Two-thirty in the morning, it should be normal for her father.


    She was so tired now that she could barely lift her arms. So this is what it feels like to work late into the night.


    She hadn¡¯t contacted Tang Daye the whole day and didn¡¯t know if he was back. She went into the hotel to take a bath, and after using half a bottle of shower gel, she finally got the smell of lamb off her body. She changed into pajamas and, though exhausted, propped herself up and opened the door to see if Tang Daye had returned.


    Tang Daye had just gotten off the plane not long ago, looking travel-worn as he walked over and saw his daughter peeking out.


    Lily Tang closed the door, but her father¡¯s tired face lingered in her mind. So this is the expression her father had when he came home late at night.


    Her phone rang, and she went over to grab it, seeing it was a message from Xiao Qian.


    The world in your eyes is certainly not complete; in the places you can¡¯t see, a lot is happening. Drink up this bowl of chicken soup for the soul.


    So timely, Lily Tang sent her a quick reply, hurriedly put down the phone, and ran to the door. As the door opened, Tang Daye¡¯s hand was awkwardly raised in mid-air, yet to fall.


    ¡°Shuixian, want to have a late-night snack together?¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    ¡°Was work hard? Any insights?¡±


    ¡°¡­My insight is that I think their lamb might be fake. The smell is so strong, could it be mixed with fragrance? Dad, don¡¯t eat kebabs anymore.¡±


    ¡°Haha, alright, I¡¯ll listen to my girl. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you out for some porridge.¡± Tang Daye laughed heartily.


    Soaking in the bathtub, Xiao Qian grabbed her phone and saw a message from Lily Tang: Tomorrow, we¡¯ll fight Jianghu again.


    Xiao Qian put her phone on the soap holder, grabbed the milk she sneaked in, and poured the whole bottle into the bathtub for a milk bath to relieve tomorrow¡¯s fatigue.


    She wondered what Xiao Qiang was up to now. She really thought she was a contradictory person.


    When she was treating and guiding Lily Tang, she made it clear that she should believe in different perspectives in the world, but she lied to her own patient..

 Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 244: Release of True Nature

    Chapter 256: Chapter 244: Release of True Nature


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Bring a pot of tea,¡± Xiao Qian said calmly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make unreasonable demands, if you¡¯re not going to spend money, just leave!¡± The supervisor thought Xiao Qian was deliberately making things difficult for her.


    ¡°Which of your eyes saw us not spending money? Come on, bring us a plate of shredded potatoes.¡±


    Shredded potatoes were the cheapest dish in the restaurant.


    ¡°You just wait!¡± The supervisor walked away angrily.


    At this time, although it was not yet the mealtime, there were still a few tables occupied. The waiters and waitresses were not too busy and gathered around to watch.


    The drama of firing a new hire was played out almost every few days. Some of those who had been trapped into working three days of labor were angry, some regretful, but none of them reacted like Xiao Qian. Everyone was curious about what she was up to.


    Xiao Qian took out her phone and handed it to Lily Tang.


    ¡°What for? Xiao Qian, how can you still bear to stay here?¡± After being tricked, Lily Tang despised this place and couldn¡¯t wait to leave.


    ¡°This is an eternal truth that I want to teach you: whoever makes you angry, just strike back. Getting upset only harms yourself. Through these three days, have you figured out who you are, what you want to do, and the relationship between you and your father?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Lily Tang thought about these past few days when she returned to the hotel after work, and her father was still waiting for her.


    He stayed up so late, waiting for her to come back.


    They talked for a while, drank a bowl of porridge, and her father even discussed work with her, even in her role as a plate carrier, he asked her to take it seriously.


    This kind of experience was truly rare for a rich second generation.


    ¡°I figured it out. I understand my father¡¯s hard work, and I should do what I¡¯m supposed to do as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°Then what are you waiting for? You no longer reject that you are the daughter of the Tang family, the daughter of a wealthy man. So now, why not do something a wealthy daughter should do?¡±


    ¡°What should I do?¡±


    ¡°Call someone, pay them back how they bullied you.¡±


    After a while, the waitress who framed Shuixian brought a plate of shredded potatoes and placed it heavily on the table.


    She said contemptuously to Shuixian and Xiao Qian, ¡°Have you two had enough fun yet?¡±


    In her view, Xiao Qian and Lily Tang were just stirring up trouble for no reason.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t eat but knocked on the table with great pomp.


    ¡°How old are you this year?¡±


    ¡°20, so what!¡± The waitress replied.


    ¡°20 is not young in the service industry but is still young in a person¡¯s life. I¡¯m in a good mood today, so I¡¯ll tell you a life motto for free: no matter where you are, don¡¯t easily look down on or bully someone you don¡¯t know well, because you might carelessly step on a landmine. Society is vast, but also small; if you don¡¯t have the necessary capabilities, try to maintain a humble attitude towards everyone.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she looked at Lily Tang, whose call was already made.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about¡­eat, and then leave. Our restaurant has never seen such poor customers, ordering just one plate of shredded potatoes!¡± The waitress said sarcastically.


    ¡°You see it now,¡± Xiao Qian glanced at her.


    The waitress inexplicably felt a sudden sense of panic. She seemed to understand why the supervisor didn¡¯t come out.


    She¡¯s avoiding this girl with glasses.


    Working at a restaurant is very busy, there¡¯s no chance for communication between people, so no one in the restaurant knew the details of these two newcomers.


    Even after working together for three days, no one had really looked closely at Xiao Qian and Shuixian. Sitting here now without their aprons, the aura they emit made the old waitress and the supervisor feel inexplicably alarmed.


    Especially Xiao Qian, her speech was not so much domineering but rather gentle. However, when she looked at people, they felt an overwhelming and restrained sense, even more imposing than the noblest guests in the restaurant.


    When Xiao Qian no longer deliberately hid her aura, her suppressed true nature began to emerge over these three days.


    ¡°Originally, I respected front-line waiters very much; there¡¯s no noble or humble occupation, but people can be good or bad. You guys obviously fall into the category of those with problematic quality and are not worthy of sympathy.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke with a dismissive tone to the waitress and then said to Shuixian, ¡°Do you understand how to balance interpersonal relationships?¡±


    ¡°I understand¡­a person¡¯s character and integrity are related to their personality but not money.¡± Shuixian realized what Xiao Qian meant by the world appearing differently in places she couldn¡¯t see after staying here for three days.


    Not all those living at the bottom of the social class, who she used to pity, were kind-hearted. Those who work in a restaurant are already at the bottom of society, yet they still exploit those who were even lower.


    This had nothing to do with wealth; many people had no money, but they were still kind-hearted.


    Xiao Qian praised, ¡°You have great comprehension¡­uh, your father should really thank me. I initially just wanted to cure your anorexia, but it ended up involving techniques for dealing with people. It¡¯s an unexpected joy¡ªof course, I also have to thank these stupid bullies.¡±


    Life always has surprises in store for us, doesn¡¯t it?


    She hadn¡¯t even arranged for any actors, but the people at this restaurant had dug their own grave. With this drama, Shuixian¡¯s condition was surprisingly helped.


    Xiao Qian and Shuixian¡¯s conversation was too deep for the waitress to understand; she stood there with a confused face. However, she understood the last sentence.


    ¡°Who are you calling stupid?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re in such a hurry to take offense, huh?¡± Xiao Qian curled her lips.


    ¡°Damn, are you deliberately provoking us? Let me tell you, I¡¯m the distant cousin of the boss lady¡¯s third aunt!¡± The waitress put her hands on her hips.


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses up, ¡°Being a distant cousin of the third aunt, and still having to carry plates, your boss lady is not trustworthy. No wonder she uses such shameless tactics to deceive people.¡±


    ¡°Get someone over here and kick these two out!¡± the waitress shouted.


    As if answering her call, a group of people entered from outside.


    ¡°Welcome!¡±


    There were at least 10 people in the group.


    Each was large and burly, and the two leaders wore sunglasses. They looked like they were not to be trifled with. These were Lily Tang¡¯s bodyguards.


    They walked straight to Shuixian¡¯s table and said respectfully,


    ¡°Miss, do you have any orders?¡±


    Shuixian looked at Xiao Qian; Xiao Qian nodded.


    ¡°This restaurant claims they¡¯ve never seen customers who order just one plate of shredded potatoes. 1 want to help them experience what the world is like in places they can¡¯t reach,¡± Shuixian said in Xiao Qian¡¯s tone.


    Bodyguard Xiaodouyan, what does that mean?


    ¡°Block the door, and don¡¯t let anyone in until we finish eating,¡± Xiao Qian translated.


    The bodyguards immediately blocked the entrance, leaving the remaining customers with no choice but to leave. The restaurant suddenly became quiet.


    One plate of shredded potatoes could be eaten in 10 minutes or throughout the entire night.


    ¡°Living a long time, you can see everything; that¡¯s why the older and wiser become humbler toward life. Of course, fools will always remain fools,¡± Xiao Qian said indifferently to the waitress..

 Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 246: Becoming Old Tang (kateliu Xianpa +1 more update)

    Chapter 258: Chapter 246: Becoming Old Tang (kateliu Xianpa +1 more update)


    Translator: 549690339


    That aside, the fact that Chen Xiaoqian could make Yu Mingli take time out to play with his family twice in such a short period of time impressed Eldest Sister-in-law and the two children.


    ¡°You really want me to make a request?¡±


    ¡°Whatever you want, it¡¯s all good.¡± Yu Mingli was in high spirits.


    ¡°Then you should hang out with your two little handsome nephews for a whole week during their winter break. They must be bored as well. You can take the Eldest Sister-in-law and the children for a walk, and all the lost business during that week will be my reward.¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ you should ask for a car instead.¡± Eldest Brother hesitated.


    Xiao Qian touched the cute little guys and asked with a smile, ¡°What are your names?¡±


    ¡°I am Yu Yi Zhong!¡±


    ¡°I am Yu Yi Guan!¡±


    The Eldest Sister-in-law, who was holding Panpan, waved to Xiao Qian and said, ¡°His name is Yu Yibai!¡±


    Second Brother hadn¡¯t returned yet, Entrusting Panpan to Mother Yu, Mother Yu wanted to come today as well, but she had to take up an emergency medical case, so she brought the child here to be looked after by Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°So this generation is of the ¡®Yi¡¯ character.¡±


    In the Yu family¡¯s genealogy, the names in Yu Minglang¡¯s generation all contain the character ¡°Ming¡± and in the next generation, it is the character ¡°Yi¡±.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian had a realization, ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, are their names ordered according to ¡®Zhong Guan Bai Ri¡¯?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s the order that our Old Man Yu set in place. The children¡¯s names all follow the order of Zhong Guan Bai Ri. It means that the Yu family¡¯s loyalty and devotion run through day and night.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the three little boys and suddenly felt sympathy for the fourth child of the Old Yu family.


    Day¡­


    Though Yu Minglang has a twin sister, even if she gets married, her children will not follow Yu family¡¯s naming order.


    Eldest Brother¡¯s family has a set of twins, Second Brother just got divorced, and now it¡¯s hard to know who will win this ¡°jackpot.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all right, it¡¯s all good¡­ By the way, Eldest Brother, can you lend me your phone? I need to send a message. My phone is out of power.¡±


    After Tang father and daughter came out of the shop, Lily Tang suddenly remembered her friend who shared her misfortune.


    ¡°Ah, where did Xiao Qian go?¡±


    Tang Daye¡¯s phone rang and it was a text message. He opened it and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry.


    ¡°Your little friend is really something.¡±


    Lily Tang took his phone and saw that Xiao Qian had sent the message from Yu Mingli¡¯s phone. It had only six characters.


    Old Tang, honor the bet.


    ¡°Dad, how did you end up being called ¡®Old Tang¡¯? And what did you bet on with her? Xiao Qian is really good at taking advantage of people¡­¡±


    Lily Tang had been taken advantage of by Xiao Qian and had to serve plates for three days, her worldview had been completely reshuffled.


    Unexpectedly, Xiao Qian not only took advantage of her but even fooled the big boss.


    And she even changed her dad¡¯s name to Old Tang, which was quite disrespectful. Even Yu Mingli politely called him Brother Tang when he saw Director Tang.


    ¡°Scroll up, and you¡¯ll know after you read the previous few text messages.¡±


    Tang Daye was also in a difficult position now, as he never expected Xiao Qian to be so powerful.


    Lily scrolled back and saw that Xiao Qian had made a bet with Tang Daye three days ago.


    The content was simple. If she could make Shuixian work in the barbecue restaurant for 3 days and make progress with her father¡¯s emotions after finishing her work, Tang Daye would agree to her conditions.


    Furthermore, Xiao Qian said that if she couldn¡¯t do it, she welcomed Tang Daye to demolish her house, dig out her family¡¯s grave, and throw her into the ocean in a sack.


    ¡°I will call her big brother later and ask him to come over and sign the contract. Frankly speaking, so many people have tried to get close to our Tang Family over the years, but Xiao Qian¡¯s approach is the most powerful. So be it, I will honor the bet.¡±


    Tang Daye thought that what Xiao Qian wanted him to do was give the contract to Yu Mingli since both families were at odds now.


    Lily shook her head, ¡°I have a feeling that¡¯s not what Xiao Qian wants.¡±


    ¡°My daughter, you¡¯re still young, and your judgment of people is not so accurate. I admit that Chen Xiaoqian is very capable, and you can be friends with her in the future, but don¡¯t take it too seriously, especially since there are interests involved between you two. You like her, but she¡¯s only getting close to you for her brother¡¯s sake.¡±


    Tang Daye knew it was a bit cruel, but he had to tell his daughter the truth.


    ¡°Are you sure¡­?¡± Lily Tang opened the message Xiao Qian had sent her and started laughing after reading it. She even laughed so hard that tears came out.


    ¡°Dad, you look for yourself, what does she want you to do?¡±


    ¡°What the hell?!¡± Tang Daye was shocked after reading the message. Chen Xiaoqian had asked him to do exactly that?


    As Lily Tang had anticipated, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want Tang Daye to deal with the contract but something else altogether.


    Here¡¯s what Xiao Qian¡¯s message said:


    Old Tang, your daughter owes me 80.5 cents, please, within 1 day, take your daughter to sell Chive Dumplings and use the money you earned to pay the debt. A father should pay his daughter¡¯s debt.


    ¡°This girl has no respect, no manners, and doesn¡¯t know the limits of joking around! I¡¯m going to talk to her brother and see what kind of upbringing this girl has gotten!¡±


    The wealthy man was not happy. With his wealth, why would he sell Chive Dumplings!


    ¡°Do you really owe her money?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­ You see this cotton jacket I¡¯m wearing? She bought it for me. And she paid for the transport. It¡¯s a total of 80.5 cents.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give her back 85,000. No, 850,000 yuan! And don¡¯t hang out with her anymore!¡± Tang Daye felt utterly humiliated.


    Just as Tang Daye was getting angry, Shuixian¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°Hello, Xiao Qian.¡±


    ¡°Tell this naughty girl that she¡¯s on our family¡¯s blacklist now!¡± Tang Daye yelled, but Lily Tang put her hand over his mouth and motioned for him to be quiet.


    ¡°Shuixian, you lost the bet.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice came through.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t you dare mess with me, give the phone to your brother!¡± Tang Daye wanted to use Yu Mingli to pressure Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Old Tang, my brother authorized me. He said he could give up the business, but he would fully support what I want to do.¡±


    Eldest Brother, who was driving, nearly crashed the car into a tree. Hey, who said that! I want the business, I want it!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, what are you really up to? Are you trying to make enemies between our families?¡± Tang Daye¡¯s voice came through the speaker, and Eldest Sister-in-law heard it.


    ¡°Old Tang, shut up, let me talk to her.¡± Lily Tang said to her father.


    The once powerful president who had gone from a wealthy man to Old Tang kicked a stone in anger, flinching in pain. The bodyguards who rarely saw his vulnerable state wanted to laugh, but one glance from the irritated Old Tang immediately stopped them.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, is the treatment you mentioned starting from this point?¡± Lily Tang asked.


    ¡°Yes, the three days you just experienced were part of the role-playing approach in reshaping anorexia treatment. I modified it a bit, isn¡¯t it immersive? A thousand words couldn¡¯t explain it as effectively as letting you experience it yourself. Now that you¡¯ve accepted my treatment, I¡¯ll treat your Old Tang. Go on, sell your Chive Dumplings and bring back the Old Tang from the past.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I accept your treatment, but¡­ it seems that my dad doesn¡¯t really accept it..¡±

 Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 248: Unlocking the Knot in Ones

    Chapter 260: Chapter 248: Unlocking the Knot in One¡¯s


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    Tang Daye looked at his daughter¡¯s freezing red face, ¡°It¡¯s just a joke among kids, don¡¯t take it seriously. Come with me, I have a deal to sign.¡±


    ¡°I insist on keeping my promise. If you¡¯re busy, don¡¯t accompany me, I¡¯ll sell the rest by myself.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve only been with her for a while, but she brainwashed you like this! Isn¡¯t it just not eating? We can go abroad and have surgery.¡±


    As soon as Tang Daye finished speaking, his phone rang again. He didn¡¯t want to answer when he saw the number.


    Hang up!


    ¡°Dad, you aren¡¯t afraid of so many difficulties, why can¡¯t you confront Xiao Qian?¡±


    ¡°Who said I can¡¯t face her!¡±


    ¡°Well, answer it!¡±


    The persistent ringing of the phone, Tang Daye picked it up with infinite impatience, answering Xiao Qian¡¯s call under his daughter¡¯s provocation. ¡°Director Tang, how are you?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was so comfortable.


    She just had a hot spring bath and was enjoying a full-body massage with Eldest Sister-in-law at the women¡¯s guest area of the clubhouse, lying on the luxury massage bed, closing her eyes and holding her phone, enjoying it very much.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, can you end this family wine game of yours?¡± Tang Daye sneezed, and Xiao Qian pretended not to hear and turned to the masseuse and said.


    ¡°Could you please be a little lighter, thank you.¡±


    Damn it, she tricked people into selling chive dumplings in the cold weather like a fool, and she went to the spa herself!


    Tang Daye wanted to strangle Xiao Qian personally.


    ¡°Ah, Director Tang, what did you just say?¡±


    ¡°I said   ¡±


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, can they turn down the air conditioning a bit, oh, I¡¯m sweating.¡±


    ¡°Achoo!¡± Tang Daye sneezed again, and Xiao Qian¡¯s smug voice made him want to smash the phone.


    ¡°Ah, Director Tang, I¡¯ll make it short. The reason I called you is to remind you that there is an advanced surgical treatment for anorexia nervosa abroad. Based on the core symptoms of the patients, it damages and blocks a certain point in the emotional regulation center, and it¡¯s expensive¡­¡±


    ¡°My family is so poor that we only have money left.¡± Tang Daye said irritably.


    ¡°I know, you are a rich comrade. As a responsible doctor, I want to remind you that although the relapse rate of surgery is only 5%, once there is surgery on the central nervous system, Shuixian will not be a complete person anymore. Her emotions will be affected, so you have to choose between selling chive dumplings and making your daughter an incomplete person.¡±


    ¡°Bastard!¡± Tang Daye threw the phone.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe that money can¡¯t cure you!¡± Tang Daye stroked his daughter¡¯s hair, and the bodyguard¡¯s car drove over. He wanted to get in the car, opened the door, and then looked back at his daughter¡¯s lost face.


    ¡°Dad, can¡¯t you accompany me?¡±


    ¡°Daddy still has work, and can¡¯t accompany you in these childish games ¨C if you¡¯re really worried about your naughty little friend, I won¡¯t bother her.¡±


    Tang Daye closed the car door, and Lily Tang shouted at the car forcefully.


    ¡°Am I really less important than your business? What¡¯s the use of making so much money? I don¡¯t want money, I don¡¯t want bags, I don¡¯t want anything, I just want you to accompany me to fulfill a promise. Give me back my dad, give me back the dad who used to have a stall with me!¡±


    His daughter was an introverted child and rarely lost control like this. Tang Daye looked at her through the car window, and Lily Tang cried.


    ¡°Boss?¡± The driver hesitated to start the car and asked Tang Daye.


    ¡°Forget about that clueless kid. When she figures it out, she¡¯ll come back. Drive!¡± Tang Daye closed his eyes, not looking at Shuixian.


    The car drove less than ten meters, and Tang Daye couldn¡¯t help but look back. Lily Tang squatted on the ground, curled up into a ball.


    A scene from a long, long time ago suddenly emerged in his mind.


    Five-year-old Lily Tang curled up into a ball just like she does now, squatting on the ground, asking him tearfully in her childlike voice why they couldn¡¯t sell a single one.


    Successful businessman Tang Daye suddenly remembered.


    The year his wife died, he also took his child to sell chive dumplings.


    He had done so many businesses in his life, tried everything, got better and better, bigger and bigger, but he deliberately forgot about this beginning.


    Because of his wife¡¯s death, because of the pressure from creditors, because of his incompetence, his young daughter followed him in suffering. As a successful person, he instinctively blocked this memory.


    But now, how did he suddenly remember?


    When Shuixian was like this back then, how did he answer her?


    ¡°Shuixian, don¡¯t cry. When we sell them all, Dad will buy you a Nine Linked Rings. You said you wanted one, Dad will buy it for you when we sell them all¡­¡± He had forgotten that at the beginning, he just wanted to make more money to give this child a better life, but he went too far and forgot his original intention.


    ¡°Turn around, go back.¡±


    ¡°Crying won¡¯t solve the problem. You have to think about what to do.¡±


    Shuixian looked up and saw her father, who had left and returned, standing in front of her.


    ¡°You¡¯re a grown-up now, you can¡¯t cry like a child. Isn¡¯t it just a few chive dumplings? I¡¯ve sold oil fields worth hundreds of millions, I don¡¯t believe I can¡¯t sell these.¡±


    ¡°Dad?¡± Shuixian asked in surprise, how could he change his mind?


    ¡°Watch, I¡¯ll show you. No matter how big or small the business is, there must be a selling point. The fragrance of wine still fears the depth of the alley, the era of hard work is over, now it¡¯s a marketing era, you must have a complete planning scheme!¡±


    ¡°¡­So what¡¯s the plan you came up with?¡±


    Tang Daye cleared his throat and shouted, ¡°Chive dumplings for sale!¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Shuixian laughed at his joke.


    ¡°Come on, help sell them together, your little friend, she¡¯s really good at cheating people¡­¡±


    ¡°Chive dumplings, the best tasting chive dumplings in the world!¡± Lily Tang shouted cooperatively.


    The Tang Family¡¯s bodyguards watched from a distance and couldn¡¯t help but ponder a philosophical question.


    Should they pretend to be passers-by and buy the remaining chive dumplings to save face? This is a dilemma.


    After shouting for quite a while, they finally had their first customer, who bought two dollars¡¯ worth of dumplings.


    Tang Daye and Shuixian excitedly slapped their hands together.


    Selling an oil field worth hundreds of millions didn¡¯t excite him as much as these two dollars.


    Good things happen when you start.


    Next, the business wasn¡¯t particularly good, but they still managed to sell a few chive dumplings. Snowflakes began to float in the sky, and it got colder and colder.


    When there was no business, father and daughter could chat.


    ¡°Cold?¡± Tang Daye asked his daughter.


    ¡°Not bad. Dad, am I causing you trouble? You can go do your business, I¡¯ve thought it through, I was a bit willful just now.¡±


    During this time, Tang Daye¡¯s phone had already rang several times, but he didn¡¯t answer it.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I have to keep my promises. Shuixian, it¡¯s my fault for being too busy with work and neglecting your feelings. I won¡¯t do it again.¡±


    ¡öReally?¡± Shuixian looked at him in surprise..

 Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 249: Thank Heavens! (Thanks to kateliu for the +4 updates)

    Chapter 261: Chapter 249: Thank Heavens! (Thanks to kateliu for the +4 updates)


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    ¡°It¡¯s daddy¡¯s fault for making you sick; I didn¡¯t take good care of you.


    -Actually, I always wanted to be a good kid¡­ I really didn¡¯t mean to vomit; I just couldn¡¯t describe that awful feeling.¡±


    -I¡¯ve always wanted to be a good kid, and I know that if Tang Daye¡¯s daughter has a mental illness, it would disgrace you. But I can¡¯t control it, I¡¯m sorry,


    Dad¡­¡±


    Tang Daye never imagined the inner struggle of his daughter, so he hugged her and patted her, ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay. We¡¯ll go see a doctor together, and Daddy will definitely cure you.¡±


    ¡°Admitting the illness, facing the illness, and willing to accompany is the best foundation for successful treatment. Congratulations, you both can now proceed to the next phase of treatment.¡±


    Accompanied by a calm professional voice, Lily and Tang Daye looked to the side to see Xiao Qian standing at their booth, extending her hand to Tang Daye.


    -Let me formally introduce myself; I am Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian. Are you willing to let me officially treat your daughter?¡±


    -You¡¯ve arranged all this in advance?¡± asked Tang Daye, with Lily still crying in


    his arms.


    -Yes, anorexia nervosa treatment must be accompanied by a parent. Are you


    both ready?¡±


    Lily and Tang Daye exchanged a glance. Lily nodded, and Tang Daye could only extend his hand.


    ¡°Please take care of my daughter, Dr. Chen.¡±


    ¡°Treatments will be held once a week, and both of you must attend. When not undergoing treatment, Director Tang must accompany Shuixian for her meals and not let her eat alone. I¡¯ll prescribe appropriate medications to assist in her treatment, which may take some time. When her condition improves, we will reduce treatment to once a month until she¡¯s fully recovered. Oh right, my consultation fee is 10,000 yuan per hour.¡±


    Xiao Qian raised her eyebrow at Lily, who broke into a smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re even more cunning than my dad.¡±


    ¡°No, I am a doctor, not a businessman.¡±


    ¡°Can we get a discount?¡±


    -Are you sure you want a discount? I¡¯m a very principled doctor. My patients are either filthy rich or my friends. Which are you?¡± Xiao Qian asked cunningly.


    Lily realized that Xiao Qian was setting a trap for her.


    ¡°Friends, then.¡± But she was willing to jump into this trap.


    ¡°Alright, then no need for any fees. We¡¯re friends, after all,¡± Xiao Qian winked, and Lily hugged her.


    ¡°Thank you, Xiao Qian.¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her.


    In a low voice, Lily whispered in Xiao Qians ear, ¡°Ill text you whenever my dad¡¯s investing or buying stocks.¡±


    Great, Xiao Qian smiled even brighter, satisfied as she patted Lily¡¯s back.


    ¡°Friends, we¡¯re all friends. Nice doing business with you. You know my


    number.¡±


    This was much more valuable than any consultation fee. Friends, after all, have priceless access to information resources.


    Tang Daye shook his head, ¡°1 see it now; you¡¯ve roped my daughter into this.¡± Xiao Qian looked up at him, ¡°It seems you still owe me 80.5 yuan, Old Tang.¡±


    ¡°Haha, I see my mistake, you¡¯ve roped both of us in.¡±


    But, at least they were in good hands.


    Not far away, Eldest Sister-in-law was wiping away her tears in the car. The scene was so touching that it moved her to tears.


    Turning her head, she saw Eldest Brother pounding his chest.


    The three kids in the back seat had fallen asleep, exhausted from playing.


    ¡°Big Fox, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°Thank heavens! My deal and my money! Xiao Qian did a great job!¡± Realizing his wife¡¯s disdainful gaze, Eldest Brother cleared his throat and returned to his normal state.


    ¡°Of course, money is not more important than family. I promised Xiao Qian I¡¯d accompany you for a week. Tell me, madam, where do you want to go on vacation? I¡¯m all ears.¡±


    ¡°Shameless! Cunning as a fox!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment was very effective.


    Due to their excellent initial foundation, Lily only needed two psychotherapy sessions before she could eat a small amount of food and vomited less frequently.


    From vomiting once a day to feeling nauseous once every three days, it only took a week for Lily to stop vomiting altogether.


    Eldest Brother successfuUy closed his deal while Jia Xiufang started looking for a team to prepare for the demolition and recycling of construction materials after the holidays. Everyone was busy and excited in their roles.


    However, Xiao Qian was becoming more and more suffocated and irritable. One reason was that her period was approaching, which always made her irritable.


    Another reason was that there had been no news from Yu Minglang. To make matters worse, Xiao Qian caught a bad cold just as the treatment was starting to take effect.


    She had been receiving intravenous infusions for three days but still felt groggy. When Lily came to find Xiao Qian, she was shocked to see a vigorous Xiao Qian turned into a listless panda.


    -My dear doctor, what happened to you these three days since we last met? Have you also developed anorexia?¡± Lily pinched Xiao Qian¡¯s thin face. With a cold, Xiao Qian had no appetite or energy, but she continued to treat Lily¡¯s anorexia diligently while struggling with her own sleep-deprived brain. Xiao Qian took out a tissue and forcefully blew her nose, which astonished Lily.


    ¡°So, even you have your crude moments!


    Lily had thought that Xiao Qian would always remain calm and elegant, possessing the mental strength to remain unfazed even in the face of great difficulties. Even when facing Old Tang, a wealthy tycoon, she was fearless and assertive. Now, Xiao Qian calls him ¡®Old Tang¡¯ without any fear. Old Tang doesn¡¯t dare to get angry.


    With a nasal voice, Xiao Qian said, ¡°I¡¯m not a deity. Try to blow your nose elegantly for me.¡±


    She had a peculiar cold, where it produced an excessive amount of mucus just before she got better. Whenever she went through a roll of tissue, her cold would be almost over.


    Naughty Chen Zilong gave Xiao Qian a nickname these days ¨C ¡®Little Snot Can,¡¯ only to be chased under the bed by Xiao Qian with a feather duster.


    ¡°Alas, poor sweetheart, let me take you out for dinner?


    ¡°No way! I won¡¯t go. As a patient recovering from anorexia, you definitely have an ulterior motive for inviting me!¡± Xiao Qian was still sharp-witted, despite her cold.


    -Don¡¯t be like that; we¡¯re friends, after all. Come with me!¡± Lily clung to Xiao Qian¡¯s hand.


    Xiao Qian slapped her hand away, ¡°Who are you to call me a friend? I am a doctor, and as a patient, our next therapy session is not yet due. Don¡¯t get too close to me; it might affect your treatment. I¡¯m going back to bed; my head feels so dizzy.¡±


    Seeing she couldn¡¯t fool Xiao Qian, Lily hurriedly grabbed her hand and said, ¡°Xiao Qian, you have to help me. You are the only friend I have! How can I go by myself? Please just accompany me!¡±


    ¡°Lily Tang, do you know what a saying from the north is? ¡®It¡¯s hard for one to learn good, but easy to learn bad,¡¯ and it perfectly describes you! Look at when I first met you; you were such a fresh-faced and righteous successor of Socialism.. But in just a few days, you¡¯re trying to drag a sick person like me to a blind date? Where¡¯s your conscience, where¡¯s your integrity?¡±

 Chapter 262 - Chapter 250: Silly Sika Deer (Thanks to kateliu for the 5 additional updates)

    Chapter 250: Silly Sika Deer (Thanks to kateliu for the 5 additional updates)


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    ¡°Huh, you know¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian took another tissue and blew her nose forcefully, ¡°How could I not know? You came to Qiang City for a blind date, and you¡¯re begging me like this. There¡¯s nothing else but this, let me tell you, it¡¯s not happening.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want anyone to see her so unladylike, blowing her nose like that.


    Xiao Qian was someone who paid great attention to her image. With her current severe cold, she had to blow her nose every five minutes, complete with sound effects. Going out at this time would be so embarrassing.


    ¡°Please, we¡¯re friends!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll infect your blind date with my cold?¡±


    ¡°It would be better if he got infected, I don¡¯t really want anything to do with him. It¡¯s just that my dad said it¡¯s rude not to give an old friend face, so I reluctantly agreed to check him out. But it¡¯s so awkward to eat with a stranger, just accompany me, you don¡¯t have to say anything the whole time, you just¡ª¡± ¡°You just want me to disgust him with my nose-blowing, right? Tell me you didn¡¯t think of that.¡±


    ¡°Um¡­¡± Just a tiny bit, really not much.


    Half an hour later, the listless Xiao Qian, sitting next to Lily Tang, was in the most upscale Western restaurant inside Qiang City¡¯s tallest tower, facing the vast ocean outside the window, with the seat across from them empty.


    ¡°Do rich people¡¯s blind dates always have to be so tacky? Choose the most expensive place, act pretentious and cool?¡± Xiao Qian had already downed two cups of coffee to boost her spirits, but she was still drowsy.


    ¡°My dad picked this place, not me¡­ I think it¡¯s a bit tacky too, Xiao Qian. What excuse should 1 use to refuse the other party politely?¡±


    Shuixian asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s easy. Him being late and letting a girl wait is enough to directly¡ªAchoo!¡± Xiao Qian picked up a tissue and covered her nose, colds were so miserable. ¡°Great, I¡¯ll call my dad now.¡± Lily Tang appeared relieved, but discovered her phone was out of battery.


    ¡°Why does it have to pick now to die?¡±


    ¡°Here, use mine.¡± Xiao Qian took her phone out from her bag, but due to her cold, her grip slipped and the phone was about to fall to the floor.


    A bone-clear hand quickly swept over from the side of the table, firmly catching Xiao Qian¡¯s phone.


    Xiao Qian looked up and saw a man wearing sunglasses holding her phone, smiling at her.


    ¡°Here you go.¡±


    This man looked familiar¡­ ¡°Have I met you before?¡±


    ¡°I am Zhu Dexi.¡±


    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re Zhu Da¡ªUh, Deputy General Manager Zhu!¡± Xiao Qian instantly remembered; wasn¡¯t he her benefactor?


    ¡°Hello.¡± Zhu Dexi put down Xiao Qian¡¯s phone, looked around as if searching for something.


    ¡°Excuse me, I need to attend to something.¡± He then started searching along the table.


    His steps were steady, but his eyes looked somewhat lost.


    ¡°You know him?¡± Lily Tang asked Xiao Qian with hesitation. Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°He¡¯s my boyfriend¡¯s coworker, from the same company.¡±


    ¡°The world is so small. Who wears sunglasses indoors? Is he all right in the head?¡± Lily Tang muttered quietly.


    At this moment, Zhu Daodao circled around the window and then began walking along the wall, going around the other side.


    There weren¡¯t many diners at this time, and this seemingly aimless wandering attracted the attention of the waiters.


    Lily Tang and Xiao Qian watched him together.


    Xiao Qian seemed to understand something and asked Lily Tang in a low voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s not what I think, is it?¡±


    ¡°I wish it weren¡¯t¡­ Xiao Qian, if I pretend to have an anorexia attack now, can we leave?¡±


    Zhu Dexi was politely talking to a waiter, who gestured towards Xiao Qian¡¯s table. Zhu Dexi walked over, looking embarrassed.


    ¡°Um, excuse me, are you Miss Tang?¡±


    Thinking of her father¡¯s request, Shuixian forced a smile. Where did this idiot even come from?


    ¡°I am Zhu Dexi, Uncle Tang asked me to come.¡± Zhu Dexi pulled out a chair and sat across from Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian sipped on her drink and thought.


    ¡°Shuixian, let¡¯s switch seats.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt that it wouldn¡¯t be right to infect her benefactor with her cold.


    Shuixian felt abandoned by her ally and looked at Xiao Qian with resentment. Xiao Qian blinked.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be too tense, just relax. Have you guys ordered yet?¡± Zhu Dexi took the menu from the waiter, and since he couldn¡¯t see clearly, he handed it over by feeling.


    Shuixian was extremely embarrassed. If she had known earlier that her dad had set her up with an older man wearing sunglasses indoors, she would¡¯ve just pretended to have an anorexia attack and stayed on the ground.


    She tried to hide her emotions by holding her water glass, but just then, Zhu Dexi¡¯s menu came over and knocked it over without bias.


    Shuixian let out a yelp, and Zhu Dexi quickly stood up, wanting to help her wipe. He couldn¡¯t see clearly, so he grabbed a napkin by feel and pressed it against a spot that seemed a bit off.


    A second later, a crisp slap echoed throughout the restaurant.


    Xiao Qian massaged her temples; her benefactor didn¡¯t seem like this before¡­


    Zhu Dexi probably knew what he had touched, and his face flushed red from his neck upward, like a red-faced soft-shelled turtle that had drunk too much wine. Um, Xiao Qian thought, using this kind of description for her benefactor didn¡¯t seem appropriate.


    Shuixian¡¯s hand was still on his face, the same hand responsible for the crisp sound.


    Zhu Dexi awkwardly retracted his hand, ¡°I, I¡¯m sorry, I, I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, let¡¯s go!¡± Shuixian¡¯s face was flushed as she took back her hand, her anger boiling.


    A blind date going this badly, could it be any worse?


    ¡°Uh, if you leave like this, you¡¯ll catch a cold.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at Shuixian¡¯s soaked sweater.


    After being splashed with the drink, it clung to her body, showing off her curves.


    And the culprit was still standing there, looking embarrassed.


    Shuixian felt like she was going to break down.


    ¡°There¡¯s a shopping mall across the street, wait here, I¡¯ll go buy some clothes.¡± Zhu Dexi probably also understood the concept of making up for his mistakes, as he quickly stood up and walked out.


    Shuixian could only put on her coat, with anger surging from the bottom of her heart to her head, ¡°Xiao Qian, how would you say the current situation with your Northeastern dialect?¡±


    ¡°Big idiot¡­ Or you can be gentler, silly rabbit¡­¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiao Qian!¡±


    Lily Tang glared at Xiao Qian, who swore she really wanted to harbor some sympathy, but¡­


    ¡°Pfff!¡±


    She couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Although the situation was bad, it was somehow filled with comedic elements.


    As the two girls were communicating, they heard a thud from the front. Both girls looked back in unison.


    Zhu Daodao, who had just rushed out in a hurry, had collided straight into a food cart, causing the beautifully arranged salad plates to crash down onto him with a clang.


    The waiters were dumbfounded. What was going on? How could he run straight into such a big cart? Although the colors were a bit hard to recognise, still!


    ¡°It looks like your blind date venue is changing to the mall.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at Zhu Daodao¡¯s colorful appearance. Zhu Daodao turned his head awkwardly. Although he was still wearing sunglasses, the embarrassment on his face combined with the mess on his body and the innocent waiter involved drew Shuixian¡¯s whisper.


    ¡°He¡¯s the real silly rabbit¡­.¡±

 Chapter 263 - Chapter 251: Where is the Mistake? (Thanks to kateliu and KO+Update)

    Chapter 251: Where is the Mistake? (Thanks to kateliu and KO+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    To mess up a blind date like this, Zhu Daodao must be a real fool.


    ¡°There must be something wrong with his eyes.¡± Xiao Qian finally figured it out.


    It¡¯s busy at work now, and yet Daodao can come, which doesn¡¯t make sense.


    Combining Zhu Daodao¡¯s abnormal behavior today, Xiao Qian guessed that he must have some eye problems.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the loss I caused you. I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± Zhu Daodao said to the waiter.


    He knew he shouldn¡¯t come in this situation, but his father insisted on bringing him here, with mistakes all over the place.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡± Xiao Qian came over and asked.


    ¡°Conjunctivitis, everything looks foggy.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re nearsighted, right? Why didn¡¯t you wear your glasses?¡±


    ¡°¡­ I originally did, but just before we left, my mother forcibly removed them, saying she was afraid-¡± Zhu Daodao looked in the direction of Shuixian, who he mistakenly thought was the server.


    ¡°Afraid of scaring you.¡±


    His eyes did indeed look a bit scary now.


    The waiter was indeed scared, wondering if this salad-drenched customer was trying to take advantage of her. It¡¯s not allowed in a legitimate business¡¯.


    ¡°Pff!¡± Xiao Qian laughed.


    Shuixian¡¯s lips twitched, wanting to laugh but feeling a bit stifled.


    ¡°Why would you come out when you¡¯re sick? Are you that eager to get married?


    You seem to be 35 if not 30.¡±


    Shuixian¡¯s voice was a bit low, with a hoarse, magnetic quality. In his blurred vision, Zhu Daodao¡¯s ability to distinguish voices increased significantly. He looked in her direction, trying hard to see his blind date¡¯s face, but it was still fuzzy.


    -I was born in the Year of the Tiger, I¡¯m 27 years old, not thirty yet.¡±


    ¡°Ah, well, you seem to have aged a bit quickly.¡± Shuixian deliberately spoke sarcastically.


    In fact, Zhu Daodao wasn¡¯t as old as she said. He just looked a bit serious with his sunglasses on, and since their first impression wasn¡¯t good, she was trying to get back at him for splashing water on her.


    -Yeah, the ladies I dated before also said that¡­¡± He wasn¡¯t surprised at all and realized that his tenth or eleventh blind date this year had failed again.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy you clothes and then take you home. I¡¯m sorry for the inconvenience I caused you.¡±


    Still a gentleman, but he almost bumped into a pillar again when he turned around. Seeing his clumsiness, Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Xiao Qian frowned.


    ¡°What¡¯s your zodiac?¡±


    ¡°Tiger.¡±


    This zodiac seemed to be wrong¡­ She seemed to remember that when she met her benefactor, he had just had his zodiac year?


    When they exchanged letters, it seemed like they had specifically discussed it.


    At that time, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have much money and wanted to give her benefactor a gift. She specifically asked his zodiac when buying clothes. It wasn¡¯t a tiger.


    Where did the mistake happen? Was it because he deliberately didn¡¯t tell the truth to save her money, or was it because she¡­


    ¡­ got the wrong person from the very beginning?


    After getting off the elevator, Lily Tang tugged at Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve, not wanting to buy clothes and just wanting to leave once their car arrived.


    But the driver probably didn¡¯t expect such a swift and decisive blind date and had gone off somewhere in the car.


    The wind penetrated her coat, making her shiver.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a taxi home.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go buy clothes.¡±


    Both Shuixian and Xiao Qian spoke at the same time, with Shuixian looking at


    Xiao Qian incredulously.


    Friend, how could you betray me at this moment?


    Xiao Qian dragged her arm, ¡°It¡¯s always good to learn more about young people.¡±


    In fact, she didn¡¯t want to miss this opportunity. She had to make sure whether Zhu Daodao was her benefactor or not.


    In the elevator, Xiao Qian also exchanged phone numbers with Zhu Daodao.


    This move puzzled Shuixian. Was Xiao Qian interested in Zhu Daodao?


    Obviously not, then why did she take Zhu Daodao¡¯s phone number?


    Shuixian was dragged into the shopping mall by Xiao Qian, and Zhu Daodao¡¯s attitude was clear. He wouldn¡¯t feel comfortable until he took proper care of the girl he had messed up.


    But with his current, near-blind state, going to the crowded shopping mall made Xiao Qian and Shuixian feel uneasy.


    They worried that he would bump into people or mannequins.


    Buying clothes at the fastest speed, Lily Tang told the salesperson that she wanted the one she was wearing. The saleswoman opened the receipt, and Shuixian wanted to take it.


    Xiao Qian quickly snatched it away and handed it to Zhu Daodao.


    ¡°Gentlemen first.¡±


    Shuixian didn¡¯t want the clothes he bought, but Xiao Qian had done this already. Being pretentious wouldn¡¯t be good, so she could only whisper to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What are you doing? Are you sure he can make it to the cashier?


    With Zhu Daodao¡¯s current vision, he¡¯s just a little better than a blind man.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with him.¡±


    Xiao Qian just waited for this opportunity.


    Leading Zhu Daodao to the cashier, Xiao Qian saw he was going to use cash and pointed to the cashier, saying,


    ¡°Card only, do you have a card?¡±


    The cashier looked at Xiao Qian, wanting to say something but refrained.


    Lady, the sign says ¡°please present member card,¡± are you really okay with fooling a blind man with sunglasses like this?


    Zhu Daodao changed to a card, not suspecting anything and swiped directly.


    After signing, Xiao Qian kept looking at the card receipt.


    It was indeed his handwriting.


    Where¡­ on earth¡­ did it go wrong¡­


    Coming out of the shopping mall, Xiao Qian was still deep in thought. In contrast, Zhu Daodao didn¡¯t have much to say to Shuixian. They were several years apart, and neither of them was really interested in each other. They were forced to meet by their parents and knew they didn¡¯t have much in common.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the trouble I caused you today.¡± Zhu Daodao said to Shuixian.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, just don¡¯t go without glasses next time when your eyes have problems. It¡¯s dangerous.¡±


    As Shuixian had changed clothes and her anger subsided, she calmed down and thought they were both being forced to get married by their parents. It would be good to have mutual understanding.


    ¡°There¡¯s another thing, I¡¯d like to ask for your help,¡± Zhu Daodao said awkwardly, ¡°Please tell your family you don¡¯t like me; otherwise, my mother will certainly¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll handle it. Why is your family so eager for you to get married, though?¡±


    In order to leave a good impression on the girl¡¯s side, they didn¡¯t let him wear glasses. They must be so eager. And from what she understood, he had failed many blind dates before.


    -My father had a checkup before the new year, and they found a tumor here, that¡¯s why they pushed me to get married.¡±


    Zhu Daodao pointed to his stomach, and Xiao Qian came out of her thoughts and couldn¡¯t help asking.


    ¡°So, is that why you wrote on the wish list that you hope your family stays healthy?¡±


    Back then, she saw two similar list, one was for the lover, and the other was for the family. Xiao Qian wanted to confirm which one Zhu Daodao had written on. ¡°Yes, how did you know?¡± Zhu Daodao asked puzzledly.


    He just wrote the wish list casually and didn¡¯t expect it to work.


    Xiao Qian refused to answer. She was thinking quickly again; the wish list was his, which meant¡­ he wasn¡¯t her benefactor.


    ¡°If your family is in such a hurry for you to get married, why aren¡¯t you in a hurry? You seem to have good prospects.¡± Shuixian wondered..

 Chapter 264 - Chapter 264 Chapter 252: Entering the Wrong Set

    Chapter 264 Chapter 252: Entering the Wrong Set


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    Zhu Daodao laughed, ¡°I¡¯m just an ordinary worker and don¡¯t have great abilities, so I don¡¯t want to hold you back. It¡¯s true that my father wants me to settle down, but we can¡¯t just blindly enter marriage just for that. It wouldn¡¯t be responsible for cither of us.¡±


    Shuixian silently digested this, as a girl who studied science tends to be more direct in her thinking. She even deduced some other points from the polite words of others.


    ¡°So, what you¡¯re saying is that you didn¡¯t actually like me?¡± Her pride was slightly hurt, although she originally thought it was just to go through the motions for her family. But when someone didn¡¯t like her, the young girl was a little hurt.


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean. I¡¯m not good enough for you. I can tell that you are a very good girl, really.¡± Zhu Daodao¡¯s explanation did not put the rational girl at ease.


    ¡°If you could see, would you still need to bump into the dining car?¡± So in other words, not only was she disliked by a man of uncle¡¯s age, but she was also disliked by only hearing her voice!


    Zhu Daodao was a very talkative person, otherwise, Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t give him such a nickname.


    But today it seemed like the more he spoke, the more mistakes he made. Although he couldn¡¯t see clearly, he had already sensed the anger spreading from Shuixian.


    ¡°Maybe I didn¡¯t speak tactfully enough. What I meant to say is that your family background might make you feel wronged by being with me. Of course, your personal qualities are very good and you will definitely find a man who is many times better than me.¡±


    However, this explanation was even worse than not giving one.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve known about my family background from the start, why did you still come? It¡¯s nothing more than using me as a shield to appease your family. I¡¯m very disappointed in your behavior. I also heard that you were quite impressive before, but is this how you dare to act now?¡±


    Shuixian¡¯s anger left Zhu Daodao at a loss, and he felt sorry for the girl. After all, his father could only be gently appeased, not forcefully rejected, so he could only resort to this expedient solution. But he didn¡¯t know how to pacify the girl when she was angry. However, one thing had to be rectified.


    ¡°I have lived in the old unit for many years, and although I may have less contact with the outside world, we are still daring to take responsibility. There isn¡¯t the kind of situation you mentioned.¡± He used to do ideological and political work, and if he touched on this topic, he could talk for an hour without even needing a drink of water. This was a matter of principle.


    ¡°Did you come like this for the previous blind dates?¡± Xiao Qian, who had watched enough of the excitement, asked. How did this kind of guy survive until now and not be beaten to death by someone?


    ¡°For the previous ones, they all rejected me, so it was easy¡ªdid I say something wrong again?¡±


    Shuixian¡¯s face looked very, very bad. So she was fortunate to be the first blind date he rejected?


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bear to watch anymore.


    She always thought that Yu Minglang was a person who was particularly bad at speaking. Now it seemed that Minglang was actually quite clever.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Even if you didn¡¯t reject me, Uncle, I would have rejected you anyway. We are so unsuitable. I didn¡¯t say it earlier because I¡¯m polite, so please don¡¯t misunderstand that I have any other intentions!¡± Shuixian said through gritted teeth.


    ¡°You¡¯re right!¡± Zhu Daodao echoed, and Xiao Qian shook her head.


    This kind of man should just stay single for a lifetime, and not marry and harm others.


    This man was not her benefactor.


    After only a short interaction, Xiao Qian had a strong feeling that her benefactor was a very domineering person. His words and deeds revealed a power and iron-bloodedness. He was definitely not a man who could be swayed by a young girl.


    ¡°Manager Zhu, may I ask if there¡¯s anyone in your unit who has the same handwriting as you?¡± Xiao Qian was ready to rethink her approach.


    ¡°The same handwriting?¡± Zhu Daodao tilted his head to think. Suddenly, an image of a man with both arrogance and calmness flashed in his mind.


    As Xiao Qian was waiting for his answer, suddenly, Zhu Daodao, following his intuition, hugged Lily Tang and tipped her to the side while pushing Xiao Qian away with his other hand.


    ¡°Bang!¡± There was a loud noise.


    An advertisement fell from an unknown floor and landed exactly where they had just been standing.


    Although Zhu Daodao¡¯s vision was temporarily blurred, his sixth sense told him that there was danger.


    Xiao Qian and Shuixian were startled by the advertisement falling out of the blue, but they were not injured because Zhu Daodao¡¯s reaction was timely.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± Zhu Daodao asked, holding Shuixian.


    Shuixian¡¯s face turned pale, pointing to his arm with trembling hands.


    Warm liquid dripped onto her face, and she wiped it with her trembling hand, revealing a patch of red.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I just got hit by some shattered pieces¡­ might be a little fracture?¡±


    Zhu Daodao tried to move his arm but couldn¡¯t.


    When the light box fell, it scraped him a bit. To see how bad the injury is, they had to go to the hospital for a detailed examination.


    ¡°Ah, does it hurt a lot?¡± Shuixian wanted to look but didn¡¯t dare touch it. He was injured because of saving her!


    Xiao Qian hurriedly took out her phone to call an ambulance and pointed at the staff who had come over.


    ¡°Call your person in charge, tell him that there was a safety lapse, and he¡¯s in trouble now.¡±


    In order to save Shuixian and Xiao Qian, Zhu Dexi¡¯s arm was injured. Shuixian took him to the hospital while Xiao Qian stayed behind to negotiate compensation with the person in charge. When everything was sorted out and Xiao Qian arrived at the hospital, Zhu Daodao¡¯s arm had already been fixed.


    The parents from both families had arrived.


    Tang Daye was chatting with Zhu Daodao¡¯s mother.


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, look at this situation. Dexi got injured while saving my daughter, I¡¯m really sorry about it.¡±


    Zhu Daodao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t show any sadness at all. Her son was nearly crushed like Yang Guo, but she still seemed to have a hint of joy. Xiao Qian almost thought she had misread it.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Although this kid has read a bit more, his mind is very single-minded. He is brave and willing to take responsibility, which his father and I have always taught him well. Even when he gets married in the future, he will definitely take his wife¡¯s feelings into account.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, I also really appreciate Dexi in this aspect.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt that she must have gone to the wrong place. This was not a hospital but a movie set, right?


    In fact, at this moment, Mother Zhu¡¯s inner feelings were quite excited. Her son had not succeeded in blind dates ten times in a row and had been rejected every time. But this time, he finally found a way. Even if he wasn¡¯t hit, he would still have suffered injuries in the past while working at the unit. This time, the injury was just right.


    Tang Daye saw Xiao Qian coming in and greeted her warmly.


    ¡°Xiao Chen, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Ever since Xiao Qian successfully treated Shuixian¡¯s anorexia, Tang Daye had changed his address for Xiao Qian to the more intimate ¡°Xiao Chen.¡±


    Xiao Qian told Tang Daye about the treatment results.


    ¡°When they were renovating upstairs, there was a slip, and the advertisement fell down. They are willing to compensate for all the lost wages and hospital fees. I didn¡¯t reply to them directly, so both of your families can decide how to handle it..¡±

 Chapter 266 -

    Chapter 266 Chapter 254: Xiao Qiang Gets Injured (Thanks to Youyou Xiaomihuhu and ShiBi for the update)


    Translator: 549690339 I


    ¡°If you make it back alive, we¡¯ll discuss the issue again. But if you don¡¯t get off the operating table, I¡¯ll deal with Shuixian myself.¡±


    Tang Daye shook his head, this little girl, really¡­


    He looked at the essential oil bottle in his hand, ¡°Does this thing really work?


    Xiao Qian seemed to hear his doubt and turned around, ¡°Sometimes faith can have a good effect against diseases. When you feel like you can¡¯t hold on, think about your daughter and treat the essential oil I gave you as a miracle cure. It will definitely help you return safely.¡±


    She didn¡¯t know if it could kill cancer cells, but she had once used this kind of suggestive method to prolong the lives of many terminally ill patients. Never underestimate the power of faith, but Xiao Qian knew that ten bottles of essential oil couldn¡¯t compare to the impact Shuixian had on Tang Daye.


    That was the faith that carried him through.


    Xiao Qian had been troubled these days, pondering a very important matter for her and Yu Minglang.


    Tang Daye and Shuixian¡¯s affairs made the already heavy-hearted Xiao Qian even more wavering.


    Upon returning home, she took out the essential oil burner, lit the sandalwood oil that aids in meditation, and sat cross-legged on the bed, relaxing her mind to think.


    Yu Minglang is a very good man. Although he is still somewhat immature, he has done so much for Xiao Qian, which she has seen and remembered in her


    heart.


    She thought she could control the pace and date him step by step, and perhaps wait until the right time when she was strong enough to take on the role of mother and conceive a life with him.


    But something went wrong.


    She seemed to be even more invested in their relationship than in her past life.


    When Yu Minglang¡¯s coming and going, and everything that mvolved her emotions, began affecting her judgment, Xiao Qian had a strong sense of unease.


    She was used to keeping her destiny in her own hands, but as she contmued with Yu Minglang, she really didn¡¯t know what she would become.


    She had felt this before in her past life, so she promptly ran away.


    But now it seemed even worse than in her past life. She would be happy and even excited by Yu Minglang¡¯s presence, but when he left, she would be sad. As a psychologist, such strong emotional fluctuations were not a good thing.


    It turned out that the problem between the two of them in their past life has always been there, and the contradiction became more serious because of her emotional investment in him.


    The sound of a TV series came from downstairs. Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong were watching the popular Kangxi Dynasty.


    There were few programs that could be enjoyed together by menopausal women and young playboys, but they always watched this show together and heatedly discussed it.


    While Xiao Qian was meditating, she heard Jia Xiufang cry. She hurriedly got up and opened her eyes to go downstairs but heard her playboy brother comforting her.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t cry. The TV drama is fake.¡±


    ¡°Damn it, Kangxi is such an awful person, how could he let Rong Fei clean the toilet? Men are all the same, just like your dad, too heartless.¡±


    Xiao Qian returned to her seat, relieved that it was just a disagreement over the TV plot.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be silly, how can my dad compare to Emperor Kangxi? He¡¯s an emperor, and I want to be that kind of man too, domineering!¡± The teenager in the midst of adolescence especially admired Kangxi¡¯s commanding demeanor.


    ¡°Domineering my ass! Didn¡¯t you see this bastard sent his favorite woman to clean the toilet? Eh? The screenwriter isn¡¯t any better, making up nonsense!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s anger was accompanied by Chen Zilong¡¯s cry of grievance.


    Xiao Qian smirked, it seemed that her brother had been caught in the crossfire of her menopausal mother, getting reprimanded.


    -I don¡¯t get this part either, I¡¯ll go ask my sister.¡± Chen Zilong¡¯s IQwas only enough to understand the emperor¡¯s various roaring and slashing, not the underlying meaning.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes and continued her meditation yoga.


    ¡°Sis, sis!¡± Chen Zilong burst into the room, smelled the fragrance in the air, saw the lit essential oil burner and his older sister sitting cross-legged, and nervously let out, ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°Sis! Are you practicing that, what-what-what? Something¡¯s wrong, Mom, my sister is going to lose it! She¡¯s sitting cross-legged!¡±


    Xiao Qian threw a pillow at him.


    -Shut up! Can¡¯t a person sit cross-legged without practicing that, what-what, huh? This is yoga meditation!¡±


    Being uncultured isn¡¯t terrible, what¡¯s terrible is being uncultured and talking nonsense!


    ¡°Really? It all looks the same to me, and it¡¯s quite scary¡­By the way, sis, I wanted to ask you something. What do you think Emperor Kangxi was thinking?¡±


    -Go ask Kangxi.¡± She hadn¡¯t seen the show, it was a hit, but Xiao Qian rarely had the time to watch such things.


    ¡°If he was alive, I¡¯d definitely ask him. Why did he send his favorite woman to clean the toilets? And got her killed by a toilet! Mom was even crying, I¡¯m asking for her!¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t seen the plot, but few emperors¡¯ love is genuine. Even if it is, it must be cut off to avoid affecting judgment. It¡¯s like growing a potted plant, too many branches and tendrils will actually slow it down.¡± Xiao Qian went and put out the essential oil burner.


    Her recent lack of communication with Yu Minglang made her more sensitive, and she shouldn¡¯t be thinking so much. Since they had decided to be together, they should find ways to overcome the challenges.


    She wasn¡¯t Empress Kangxi, and Xiao Qiang wasn¡¯t Rong Fei; she should have a longer journey with him. Growing slowly didn¡¯t matter; she still had time.


    ¡°Sis, your phone¡¯s ringing!¡±


    Xiao Qian picked up her phone and, seeing the three words on it, hesitated for a moment.


    Yu Xiaoqiang?


    ¡°Xiao Mei, miss me?¡± His energetic voice came through the phone.


    ¡°You have time now?¡± Her mood improved instantly upon hearing his voice.


    Her addiction to him ran too deep, her affection, too deep, so deep that she was somewhat out of control.


    ¡°In a few days, I might have a long time to be with you. Xiao Mei, are you happy?¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Qian not only didn¡¯t feel happy but her face darkened, her heart sinking.


    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s your address?¡±


    She felt that the courage she had just built up was slowly freezing.


    ¡°I¡¯m out of town right now, waiting for me to get back! Ah, I can¡¯t talk anymore, I¡¯m very busy.¡± Yu Minglang hung up the phone, then grinned at the white coat in front of him.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get started.¡±


    ¡°After taking the medicine, you still have to call Xiao Qian?¡±


    -What can I do? It hurts so much, I have to distract my attention somehow. Ah, can you be lighter?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re really lucky to still be alive!¡± The doctor speaking was none other than Mother Yu.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re my own mother, how can you be so ruthless ¨C ah!¡± Yu Minglang let out a scream as Mother Yu applied the hot medicine to his left shoulder and swiftly bandaged him.


    -Ah, can you be gentler? Where¡¯s the dean? Someone, change the doctor! This old lady is way too heavy-handed!¡± Yu Minglang complained loudly.


    Mother Yu was annoyed, and she pointed at his head, ¡°You¡¯re still yelling? Learn from Guan Yu, who didn¡¯t make a sound while having his bone scraped to treat the poison!¡±


    ¡°Well, Hua Tuo didn¡¯t have such heavy hands as you either! My left shoulder just has a minor fracture, but you¡¯re pressing it like I¡¯m dying!¡±

 Chapter 267 - 267Chapter 255: Follow the Vine to Find the Melon (Thanks to Shu Xu’s He Shi Bi+ more)

    267Chapter 255: Follow the Vine to Find the Melon (Thanks to Shu Xu¡¯s He Shi Bi+ more)


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    ¡°That was for your own good! How could you be so careless? Do you know how dangerous it was? If it had been off by even a bit, and hit a nerve, you could have become a one-armed hero!¡±


    Mother Yu mumbled to herself, ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s wrong with you, your partner was sent in this morning with a right wrist fracture, you were sent in the afternoon with a left shoulder fracture, you are indeed a pair, one left and one right.¡±


    ¡°I injured myself to save someone, what about him? Getting injured while staying behind due to an eye inflammation, I¡¯m speechless.¡±


    ¡°He also saved someone¡¯s life, heard it was a little girl.¡± Zhu Daodao wasn¡¯t the one who took care of Mother Yu¡¯s patients, so she just heard a colleague mention it.


    ¡°I just took a stroll and this is really his own fault. If he wore glasses, this kind of problem wouldn¡¯t happen, he shouldn¡¯t be this clumsy.¡±


    Mother Yu was speechless, ¡°You¡¯re like this and you¡¯re still up for being nosy?¡±


    When her son had just been sent in, Mother Yu almost shed tears.


    He was perfectly fine when he went out and came back like this.


    Although urgent treatment was done over there, the wounds still had some fluid accumulation, so Mother Yu decisively applied an ancestral secret recipe to her son.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Zhu Daodao here? I¡¯m just showing some colleague camaraderie.¡±


    Mother Yu didn¡¯t listen to his nonsense. He intended to go and bother Zhu Dexi.


    Zhu Dexi probably knew his partner was full of mischief, so he held back from speaking out. After all, he saved Xiao Qian.


    These two worked well together, often indulging in harmless banter in daily life.


    ¡°When are you going to tell Xiao Qian?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    Ming Lang thought for a moment, ¡°I¡¯ll wait till the swelling decreases, it¡¯s inconvenient for me to move now.¡±


    But considering his elder brother will take care of the company while he¡¯s injured and has time now, Ming Lang instantly brightened up.


    ¡°Finally, I have more time to spend with her, I feel so blessed.¡±


    He was initially worried that Xiao Qian would be unhappy because they couldn¡¯t spend the New Year together, but then suddenly got injured, so now he has a lot of time.


    Mother Yu raised her hand, wanting to smack her silly son, but seeing the bandage on his shoulder, she pulled it back and wipes the corner of her eyes. ¡°How did I give birth to such a foolish son?¡±


    ¡°Mom why are you crying? It¡¯s not like anything happened to me. This small wound is nothing, doesn¡¯t hurt nor itch. If I didn¡¯t want to spend more time with Xiao Mei, I wouldn¡¯t rest but continue working while injured, minor injuries can¡¯t stop me!¡±


    ¡°Blathering! This is a small wound? It could have been fatal!¡± Mother Yu, being an expert in this field, naturally knew how close a call Ming Lang had, he was just fortunate.


    Just a bit off, and her most capable son would have been ruined.


    Thinking of this, Mother Yu¡¯s eyes welled up with tears.


    ¡°Director Yu, you should go on your rounds, don¡¯t stand here wiping your tears and affect my mood as a patient. It¡¯s not a big deal, but you cry over it, I¡¯ll complain to Comrade Yu that you¡¯re not dedicated to your work, you¡¯re emotionally fragile, crying and weeping.¡±


    ¡°Impudent child!¡± Mother Yu gave him a glare. Just then, Eldest Brother came to pick him up, handed the medicine to Eldest Brother, gave him some instructions, and then let them go.


    At this time, Xiao Qian was overwhelmed with fear and speculative imagination, Ming Lang¡¯s phone call gave her a sense of unease.


    Zilong saw that his sister looked so bad, he thought she was missing Ming Lang.


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t be like this, Brother Lang will be back in a few days, if you really miss him, why not look at the things he left. Oh, I also have the exam blueprint he left for me, let me show you!¡±


    Not knowing how to make Xiao Qian feel better, Zilong, with his not so high IQ, finally thought of a way.


    He quickly ran to his room, found the exam blueprint Ming Lang gave him, folded it back, and handed it to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sis, look, look at Brother Lang¡¯s handwriting, and you will feel like he is still with you.¡±


    ¡°Get out, I don¡¯t want to see it!¡± Xiao Qian was annoyed, feeling that Ming Lang seemed to be hiding something from her, and the feeling of unease spread gradually.


    She pushed away Zilong¡¯s hand and the paper in his hand fell to the ground, fluttering around.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, do you know what you¡¯ve done?¡±


    A woman¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Qian asked, then her gaze fell on the paper on the ground, the writing on it made her pupils dilate.


    How could it be this?


    ¡°Whose handwriting is this?!¡± Xiao Qian asked Zilong excitedly.


    ¡°Brother Lang¡¯s, he wrote it himself. Ah, yes, Brother Lang can write with both hands, left hand regular script, right hand official script. He wrote in cursive scrip I couldn¡¯t understand¡­¡±


    The conversation between the siblings clearly passed through the microphone to the other end of the phone.


    The neglected female voice opened up discontentedly.


    ¡°Ming Lang¡¯s left hand will soon become paralyzed!¡±


    ¡°Who are you, what are you talking about, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Ming Lang comfortably sat in his elder brother¡¯s car, if you just looked at his spirits and not the bandage he was wearing, he really didn¡¯t seem like a heavily injured person.


    ¡°How did you get hurt like this, how can you be so careless?¡± Eldest Brother asked while driving.


    ¡°Capsize in the gutter¡­ it¡¯s no big deal, mom got unnecessarily worried. Eldest Brother, how has my Xiao Mei been these days when I wasn¡¯t there?¡±


    ¡°Your precious girlfriend, too impressive, helped me land a multimillion-dollar order, she is¡ª¡±


    Before Eldest Brother could finish his sentence, his phone rang.


    Speak of the devil, it was Xiao Qian who was calling.


    Seeing Ming Lang¡¯s eager expression, Eldest Brother made a shushing gesture and pressed the speakerphone button.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, where is Ming Lang?¡±


    Xiao Qian cut right to the chase.


    ¡°Youngest? ¡­He¡¯s in the mountains.¡± Eldest Brother glanced at Ming Lang in the passenger seat. Ming Lang gave him an OK gesture, correct, no problem, Eldest Brother was best at telling whopping lies with a straight face.


    ¡°Oh, then where are you?¡± There was no hint of anything from Xiao Qian¡¯s voice.


    ¡°I¡¯m heading to our parents¡¯, delivering something, anything you need?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I was just going to ask for two tickets to the wildlife zoo, aren¡¯t you friends with the owner?¡±


    ¡°This is a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Go play, I¡¯ll cover all your expenses.¡±


    Eldest Brother ended the call and asked Ming Lang with doubt.


    ¡°Are you just going to hide this from her?¡±


    ¡°What else can I do? What if she cries like mom at the sight of the wound? I¡¯m afraid of making her cry, wait until the swelling goes down to see her. I have a month off, ha-ha-ha!¡±


    Ming Li shook his head, he got injured and is still as joyful as if he won a prize, only his little brother could be like that.


    The car steadily drove towards the Family Home. Just as they approached the entrance, a taxi drove over swiftly, Xiao Qian got out of the taxi and waved directly at the car Ming Li was in.


    The Yu brothers thought they were hallucinating.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, do I have time to hide in the trunk?¡± Ming Lang asked..

 Chapter 268 - 268Chapter 256: The Matter Escalates (Birthday+Update)

    268Chapter 256: The Matter Escalates (Birthday+Update)


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    Yu Mingli shook his head, ¡°You¡¯re such a big target, it would be strange if she couldn¡¯t see you.¡±


    Xiao Qian walked straight over, opened the car door, and got directly into the back seat. Yu Minglang turned around and waved with his uninjured hand.


    ¡°Qian Bao, did you miss me?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at him but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Big Brother Yu felt that something was wrong. ¡°Xiao Qian, how did you know that Minglang was with me?¡±


    This was too incredible. With just one phone call, she could chase him down. This girl was too sharp. A thousand-mile pursuit!


    Since getting into the car, Xiao Qian had not spoken or even looked at Yu Minglang, only keeping her head down, deep in thought.


    The more she was like this, the more uncertain Yu Minglang became.


    If Xiao Qian cried or acted up, it would be better. But her current state made Yu Minglang feel an uneasy calm before a storm.


    Unable to contain his curiosity, Yu Mingli asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°How did you know Minglang was in my car?¡±


    ¡°If you have a long vacation, you must be injured.¡±


    ¡°¡­You knew everything yet you still called to test me. You¡¯re really cunning.¡± Big Brother Yu felt so helpless.


    Between him and his younger brother, neither could hide anything from her.


    ¡°I just wanted to see how many people planned to deceive me.¡±


    Seeing Xiao Qian like this, Yu Minglang quickly tried to smooth things over.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I just not want you to worry?¡±


    ¡°Is the injury on your arm?¡± Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s dangling arm and asked.


    ¡°Left shoulder, just a little, no big problem. I didn¡¯t even want to bandage it originally, but my mom insisted. There¡¯s really no problem; I can even perform one-handed push-ups for you.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words didn¡¯t ease Xiao Qian¡¯s anxiety, but instead deepened her gaze.


    Sharp Brother Yu seemed to notice that the atmosphere was off and quickly dropped them off downstairs.


    ¡°I won¡¯t go up. You two have a good chat.¡± The eldest brother decided to leave directly.


    Ignoring his younger brother¡¯s pleading eyes, he stepped on the gas and left.


    ¡°This treacherous man has no brotherly love.¡± Yu Minglang thought that if Big Brother Yu stayed, Qian Bao might not do anything to him, but the treacherous man ran away.


    It seemed that during his absence, Xiao Qian had left a deep impression on Big Brother Yu, causing him to hide from her.


    The two went upstairs in silence, Yu Minglang racked his brain to think of ways to make Xiao Qian not worry, while Xiao Qian remained serious and suppressed throughout. This kind of emotion affected Yu Minglang, making him nervous as well.


    It felt like something was off about her.


    Auntie Yu had gone shopping for groceries, and Father and Mother Yu were not back from work yet. The empty house only had Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian inside.


    The two sat down in the living room, and Yu Minglang stretched out his uninjured arm, wanting to hug her like he usually did, only to be avoided by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian Bao?¡±


    ¡°Did you get hurt because of me?¡± Xiao Qian pointed to his shoulder.


    ¡°How could that be? This was just an accident. There are always sudden events in the mountains. The newbie we brought along did not follow the rules, and I took the hit for him.¡± Yu Minglang explained earnestly.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°You are not the type of person who is careless. If it wasn¡¯t for something distracting you, you wouldn¡¯t have been injured.¡±


    And she deduced that the person who distracted him was her.


    ¡°What nonsense are you thinking? This was just me being careless. In our line of work, who hasn¡¯t gotten injured? If we don¡¯t get injured, that means we¡¯re not putting in enough effort.¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to not have heard, and she began her cruel reasoning and analysis.


    ¡°Because before you left, I had a fight with you. So, when you were away, you kept thinking about me and ended up getting hurt.¡±


    Yu Minglang saw her emotions were not quite right, and it seemed like his Qian Bao was overthinking things.


    ¡°I admit that I did think about you, but it had nothing to do with me getting hurt. This was really just an accident. Look, I came back safely, didn¡¯t I?¡±


    ¡°You came back safely this time, what about next time?¡± Xiao Qian stood up, took a deep breath, went to the bathroom to wash her hands, her wrist jade bracelet that she had been wearing for several months now looked more and more moist.


    When she was in great pain, this bracelet helped her get through many mental difficulties. But now, she smeared some soap on her hand and tried forcefully to remove the bracelet.


    Yu Minglang, who followed her, saw her trying to remove the bracelet and panicked. He quickly approached and grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, stopping her.


    ¡°Why are you taking it off!¡±


    Xiao Qian had gained a little weight since returning, making the bracelet difficult to remove. After struggling for a long time, her hand was red, and the bracelet still refused to come off. It was like the man in her heart, once in, he refused to leave. Even if she wanted to force him out, he would leave a deep wound in her heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.


    ¡°You¡¯re hurting me, let go!¡± Xiao Qian pushed him away, steeled her heart, and forcefully took the bracelet off.


    She solemnly handed it to Yu Minglang.


    He didn¡¯t take it but instead looked at her with a complicated expression.


    ¡°What do you mean.¡±


    ¡°I think, you can give this to a more suitable woman. I¡¯m not good enough. My existence does nothing but hinder your development.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense!¡± He searched his vocabulary but could only find these three words.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, when you first met me, you knew I wasn¡¯t a good woman. I used you. I used your money, your feelings, your connections. I used you in every way, and now that I¡¯m well and my house has been demolished, I have money and no longer need you.¡±


    ¡°Enough!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s stern voice stopped her, but Xiao Qian pushed him away, not caring about his objections, and continued to speak through her heartache.


    ¡°It¡¯s not enough! I¡¯m not a woman worth your effort. Since our existence is now hindering each other¡¯s development, let¡¯s break¡ª¡±


    Before she could finish, he sealed her words with a kiss, refusing to hear that cruel two-letter word.


    He wished for the night to last forever, always sealing her from uttering such cruel words from her beautiful lips.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand. How did everything change after just one trip, escalating to the point of breaking up?


    Letting her go, he held her shoulder with one hand. ¡°If you have anything to say, if you¡¯re not happy, tell me directly. We can talk nicely, but don¡¯t cross my bottom line.¡±


    He could agree to anything but this.


    ¡°What about my bottom line?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yu Minglang did not understand.


    Xiao Qian pushed him away, stepped back, leaned against the sink, and tried not to look at his injured eye.


    ¡°Ever since I got together with you, my work efficiency has dropped, and my study efficiency is almost zero. You come and go as you please. Have you ever considered my feelings? Yes, you saved someone, which is a great thing. You¡¯re a man bom with a sense of justice, and you¡¯re willing to give. But I don¡¯t have such a noble sense of dedication. I¡¯m just an ordinary person, and my bottom line has been shattered for you time and time again..¡±

 Chapter 269 - 269Chapter 257: Youth is Priceless

    269Chapter 257: Youth is Priceless


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    ¡°If it¡¯s because of my job, I¡¯ve said it before: just give me a few years, and I will change to a different position¡ª¡±


    ¡°How many years of youth do I have?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her face away. She could face all kinds of eyes, even those of supremely domineering and high-ranking people; she had never been afraid.


    But she was afraid of seeing his eyes.


    These eyes were too precious and too pure for her, filled with youthful love and without any impurities.


    Now, she had to tear this gaze apart with her own hands; it was too cruel for him, and for her as well.


    But that¡¯s life.


    ¡°Are you serious?¡± Yu Minglang stepped back, looking at the woman in front of him.


    The woman who had been dating him for several months but felt like she had been living in his heart for many years.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious. I¡¯ve had enough of the endless waiting, I¡¯ve had enough of not being myself for your sake, I¡¯ve had enough¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of your hypocrisy! Chen Xiaoqian, can¡¯t you look into my eyes when you lie!¡± Yu Minglang forcibly turned her face toward him. Though her tears did not fall, the corners of her eyes were red. She was desperately trying to control her emotions.


    ¡°Let me tell you again, my injury has nothing to do with you! Tell me, where has your intelligence and competence gone? Why do you insist on blaming yourself?¡±


    His hand was pinching her cheek, and this was probably the least gentle he had ever been with her. But right now, both of them could not worry about that.


    ¡°I am just looking at the problem calmly as a doctor; Yu Minglang, I admit that you are a great person, but you are not suitable for me.¡±


    ¡°Bullshit! If I¡¯m not suitable for you, who is? You were born to be my woman. I should have been your man since birth. This simple thing, and you have to make it so complicated!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a very practical woman. I do everything for a purpose. Think about why I got close to you. Normal people would see us together and think I¡¯m just after your money, that I¡¯m using you. Now that my family has money, I want to retreat. I only care about your money, but you care about me as a person. Don¡¯t you think our starting points are different?¡±


    Yu Minglang released her face, his heart aching at the marks he left on her cheek. How could he not have controlled his strength just now?


    As one who was good at perceiving people¡¯s hearts, Xiaoqian would naturally not let this point go.


    ¡°You always say you can take responsibility for me, but you can¡¯t even control yourself. You got hurt because of me, and now you¡¯re angrily hurting my face. Yu Minglang, you¡¯re not mature enough. I can tell you that apart from money and power, there is nothing about you that attracts me. Do you understand?¡±


    Seemingly feeling a dripping sound, Xiao Qian thought it was her heart that was bleeding. These are the heaviest words she had ever said; hurting him also hurt herself.


    But if not this way, she couldn¡¯t think of what else to do to make this persistent man give up.


    Sorry, Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes, and with a cruel heart, walked past him to the door. In her past life, she had done so many things; none compared to the heartache she felt now.


    ¡°Stop right there, are you just going to leave like this?¡± Yu Minglang said coldly.


    Xiao Qian paused, not turning around.


    ¡°The money I owe you, when the stock market is open, I¡¯ll pay you back. There¡¯s over 40,000 in total, including interest. I¡¯ll give back the bracelet, phone, and other things you gave to me.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re good at keeping track of everything, even the interest. Huh.¡± His voice was so cold.


    Xiao Qian felt her heart suffocating with agitation. Each cell within her screamed in discomfort; her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder seemed about to reemerge.


    From the moment he was injured, she had made up her mind.


    Her indecision had been building up until now, when her irritability was at its peak in anticipation of her period.


    Her rational side told her that if she continued to sink into this state, she would lose absolute control over herself. Her emotions, however, couldn¡¯t bear to let go of the goodness he brought to her.


    When news of his injury reached her, Xiao Qian¡¯s rationality finally overwhelmed her overflowing emotions.


    This could not go on. Their most beautiful moments together should end here, suddenly and completely.


    ¡°Tell me a real reason. Don¡¯t mention money or anything like that. Tell me, Chen Xiaoqian, where did I go wrong? Is it just because of my job, that¡¯s why you¡¯re denying me as a person?¡±


    ¡°Want to hear the truth?¡± Xiao Qian sighed. ¡°Yu Minglang, you¡¯re too good, and I¡¯m too bad. That¡¯s the real truth.¡±


    He was so good that she couldn¡¯t forget him and became overly invested. So good that she saw him as her everything, and so good that she couldn¡¯t bear to see him get hurt. Seeing him injured broke her heart.


    She couldn¡¯t accept him getting hurt because of her. Once was already too much; if it happened again, she would go crazy.


    The irritability from her approaching period and the lingering impact of a previous phone call had her on edge. She held back her grief and made a decision that was best for both of them.


    He was indeed a very good man. Even if they were not evaluating him from a woman¡¯s perspective, he was a reliable man in anyone¡¯s eyes.


    He loved his family, was loyal to his friends, and did everything he could for his girlfriend, even if he was sometimes a bit silly.


    Each scene of Yu Minglang¡¯s image in Xiao Qian¡¯s mind¡ªevery moment of their relationship¡ªwas very clear. She could even remember every word he said, every movement, and the feeling of his kisses.


    Yet, when he was standing right behind her, so close to her, she didn¡¯t dare to look back. She was afraid that if she looked back, she would lose the courage to break up.


    ¡°Are you fucking joking with me? I got dumped because I was too good? Then I¡¯ll stop being good to you. I¡¯ll hit you three times a day according to the meal schedule. You take back your decision!¡± This was the coldest joke of the year!


    ¡°Can you bring yourself to hit me?¡±


    ¡°I want to beat you right now.¡± If it were anyone else, Yu Minglang would definitely give them a good beating.


    ¡°If beating me will make you feel better, do it now. Yu Minglang, you¡¯re a good man. If you were in an ordinary job and I were an ordinary woman, I would love you to death. But our jobs aren¡¯t ordinary, and one decision can affect life or death. Both of us are in the same situation. If we¡¯re together and influence each other¡¯s emotions, wouldn¡¯t that hinder each other¡¯s growth? What¡¯s the point of this relationship then?¡±


    She could control her own emotions, but what about him?


    His job demanded total focus, and just because she expressed some dissatisfaction before he left, he came back injured.


    This time they were lucky, but what about next time? What if it happens again?


    It¡¯s better to be apart than to hear his bad news. She had already lost her beloved daughter once; she didn¡¯t want to experience losing her love a second time. She had already died once and didn¡¯t want to die again.


    It¡¯s better to end things at their most beautiful than to suffer together. For him, and for her, it¡¯s all over..

 Chapter 270 - 270Chapter 258: Mature for You

    270Chapter 258: Mature for You


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    ¡°We were doing great in the past few months, and now just because I got injured a little, you¡¯re denying everything? If you choke on your food, are you going to starve yourself to death?¡±


    ¡°In those months, were you injured? We both refuse to settle for mediocrity. You have your dreams, and I have mine. We can¡¯t let our feelings become obstacles to achieving our goals.¡± She is his obstacle.


    How nice it would be if he hadn¡¯t liked her so much or if he wasn¡¯t so good to her.


    ¡°Damn this injury! To hell with the big deal, you are my biggest deal!¡± Yu Minglang muttered under his breath, disgusted at his bandaged arm.


    He thought the injury could buy him time to be with her, but when he came back, it only provoked Xiao Mei to break up with him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t do anything self-harming; it will only make me think you¡¯re not a mature man. Yu Minglang, your future will be wonderful without me, and you¡¯ll still be the best among the talented ones. Let¡¯s¡­ end things here.¡±


    She will never forget his kindness.


    Now that her family has compensation from the demolition, she¡¯s no longer troubled by tuition fees. She will always remember how Yu Minglang helped her when she was in the most difficult time.


    At that time, it wasn¡¯t even about love; he just wanted to help her purely.


    She will remember how he made her bed, the can of food he gave her, how he seized every opportunity to see her. She will remember everything about him.


    Her situation is good enough to attract the care of most men. If she wants to, there will be many excellent men who will line up to treat her well. Perhaps other men won¡¯t be as quirky as him, not shooting her window with a slingshot, not causing her to fall in a mud pit.


    But no matter how good other men are, they can¡¯t replace the mark he left in her heart.


    Breaking up isn¡¯t because of a lack of love, it¡¯s quite the opposite; there¡¯s too much love.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hand is already on the doorknob, and his muffled voice sounds from behind her.


    ¡°Really, can you give me back everything?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Then give me back my Xiao Mei, and we can go to the night show.¡±


    Aside from that, he wants nothing else.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, it¡¯s time for you to grow up a bit.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart clenched, and she quickly left the room with the air of a fugitive. As the door closed, her tears fell.


    I¡¯m sorry, Xiao Qiang, I can¡¯t give you this one thing.


    In the room, Yu Minglang stood still.


    Her scent still lingered in the air, the bracelet he gave her lay on the coffee table, along with the white phone.


    He stood alone for a long, long time.


    Looking at the things she left behind, he should walk over and smash them all, according to his temperament.


    Then he would grab the woman who had teased him and run away, chain her up and keep her from leaving, or simply write a transfer request. If she didn¡¯t agree, he would keep her locked up until she did. He would think of all kinds of ways, good and bad, fair and filthy, as long as she could stay, as long as she could take back that damn decision, anything would do.


    But her voice still echoed in his ears.


    Yu Minglang, you should learn to be more mature.


    Yes, he wasn¡¯t mature enough to give her the security she needed, making her fearful and avoiding him.


    ¡°If you want to break up, you have to have my permission. Unless I¡¯m dead, I won¡¯t agree!¡±


    Yu Minglang grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s phone and looked through it. She had deleted her call history.


    But his IQhasn¡¯t dropped yet.


    He dialed a classmate¡¯s number, ¡°Hey man, help me check my girlfriend¡¯s call history, the number is¡­¡±


    He wanted to see who had been messing with his Xiao Mei. Xiao Mei asked him right away if it was because of her injury. How could she think like this if no one had talked to her about it?


    She wants a mature man, then he¡¯ll show her maturity.


    Chen Xiaomei, you wait and see!


    After leaving his house, Xiao Qian felt her chest heavy like it was stuffed with cotton. She forced herself to walk out of the family home and stood by the roadside, trying to hail a taxi. The feeling of anxiety was even worse than when her obsessive-compulsive disorder acted up.


    She leaned against a lamppost, trying to calm her crumbling emotions.


    A flashy luxury car stopped, and Zheng Xu rolled down the window.


    ¡°Hello, beautiful doctor, I need psychological help!¡±


    ¡°Do you think I am in the position to give you advice now?¡± Xiao Qian said, self-mockingly, seeing it was him.


    Her red eyes, pale face, and clearly injured state made Zheng Xu squint. He glanced at the family home behind her; had she quarreled with Fourth Brother Yu?


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to treat me, but are you willing to let me treat you? If you have any trouble, it¡¯s good to have a few drinks.¡±


    Although the bars open in the afternoon, if boss Zheng wants to play, he can find a place.


    Half an hour later, Xiao Qian and Zheng Xu entered an unopened bar in the downtown area. The anti-theft door was opened, and Zheng Xu gave a look to the boss, who retreated knowingly.


    Only Xiao Qian and Zheng Xu remained.


    ¡°Come on, have a drink.¡±


    Zheng Xu went behind the bar, opened a can of milk for Xiao Qian, and grabbed a beer for himself.


    ¡°You¡¯re treating me to this?¡± Xiao Qian shook the cup.


    ¡°You¡¯re upset, and I don¡¯t want to take advantage. What if you drunk-rape me?¡±


    Zheng Xu said half-seriously.


    Xiao Qian snatched his beer bottle, filled her own glass, and pushed the milk in front of him.


    ¡°If you want me to get drunk and wild, you have to be worth it.¡± The man who could make her plot now was probably infuriated by her.


    Xiao Qian felt that she might feel guilty about this for a lifetime, but that phone call still echoed in her ears.


    She had almost killed Yu Minglang, and that was a fact. The phone call described in detail where he was injured and why he was injured.


    It was so ironic. In their past lives, he was her benefactor, and in this life, he had given her everything. But she had almost killed him as her way of ¡°repaying¡± him! She was terrible!


    ¡°Could you treat friends as gently as you treat your men? Don¡¯t always stab me when my heart is already broken.¡±


    ¡°Did you go chasing little stars again?¡±


    Zheng Xu shook his head.


    ¡°This time, it was a virtuous woman. I wanted to mend my ways recently and had a serious relationship with a university teacher. My old man was so happy he rewarded me with a Qing Dynasty bowl that he¡¯d never given to me before because he didn¡¯t like me.¡±


    ¡°Oh, congratulations. So you want to show off your success in love?¡±


    ¡°No¡­ we were together for a few days but ended it because we weren¡¯t compatible. In a fit of anger, the old man took back the bowl and even confiscated my own hidden Yuan Dynasty blue and white vase.¡±


    This was indeed a tragic story.


    If it were normal times, Xiao Qian would have laughed at Zheng Xu and said he deserved it. But now, having just dumped her own ¡°virtuous man,¡± she felt a sense of empathy with Zheng Xu.


    She raised her glass and clinked it with his, ¡°We are both suffering in love, let¡¯s console each other.¡±


    ¡°You mean something else.. How about it? You suddenly had a change of heart and kicked out your Husky?¡±

 Chapter 271 - Chapter 259: Entering the Inner Heart (Thanks to kateliu and Mr. Bi+Update)

    Chapter 259: Entering the Inner Heart (Thanks to kateliu and Mr. Bi+Update)


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    ¡öm not good enough for him¡­ Let¡¯s not talk about this. Tell me more about your good woman instead.¡± Xiaoqian desperately needed a new topic to divert her half-empty heart.


    -There¡¯s really not much to say. She¡¯s just an ordinary woman going through life, neither good looking nor plain, has a stable job, decent family background, exactly the kind of daughter-in-law my parents would approve.¡± ¡°That sounds great, why not settle down with her then?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, do you think that marriage or love is enough with just these things?¡±


    -Then what else is needed? What is love? It¡¯s just mutual attraction between hormones. How long can this hormonal attraction last? 3 months? That¡¯s why many people find love tasteless after the passionate phase is over, even the advantages that initially attracted you become the very things you despise. I¡¯ve seen so many people enduring many years, even a lifetime, for the sweetness of those 3 months, ending up holding onto a marriage out of sheer habit. So why not choose someone you don¡¯t have feelings for at all to spend a lifetime with, someone of equal social status, no drama or turbulence, or even just be alone, it¡¯s great. I believe both men and women, when they become strong enough, don¡¯t need a spouse.¡±


    Xiaoqian drained her cup of wine and refilled her glass again from the bottle. Zheng Xu clicked his tongue, circling around Xiaoqian before returning to his spot.


    ¡°Your brainpower seems to be back. I thought you intended to be lovey-dovey with that Husky forever. You sound pretty rational.¡±


    -I¡¯m just speaking from the perspective of a psychologist, objectively commenting on marriage and love.¡±


    -You and your Husky, you¡¯ve been together for more than 3 months right? Has your hormonal attractiveness faded? If it has disappeared, how can you still sit here, with words of feigned indifference, speaking as if you¡¯re free and easy. Wait a moment, Chen Xiaoqian, I¡¯ll find you a mirror so you can see for yourself how irritating your unwilling-to-let-go expression is.¡±


    Xiaoqian slapped her hand on the table.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, are you a friend or not? I¡¯m like this, can¡¯t you just say something to comfort me? Why are you so annoying? I should never have cured you in the first place. I should¡¯ve let you be afraid of saw blades for the rest of your life. Now you¡¯re cured and you have the nerve to come and annoy me as Mr.


    Know-it-all?¡±


    -Are you throwing a tantrum in your embarrassment? Fine then. I¡¯ll pretend you¡¯ve moved on. So, beautiful lady who has already moved on, would you accept my pursuit?¡± Zheng Xu caught Xiaoqian¡¯s hand and kissed it. Xiaoqian reflexively struck him. After she hit him, she felt unbearably sad. She still hated it when others touched her, not even her good friend Zheng Xu was allowed.


    But the only person she used to hit had been driven away by her.


    Now she understood why she found it irritating whenever someone touched


    her, except for Yu Minglang.


    She finally found out who her life-changing benefactor was.


    Fate had reached out to them long ago, and she and him had never escaped.


    -Look, now you just need to carve ¡®Fourth Brother Yu¡¯s woman¡¯ into your forehead. How can you compare with me, carefree and happy? No matter how many women I dump, I can still have fun. You, on the other hand, are tormented to death by a mere breakup with a Husky.¡±


    -I feel like¡­ I owe him too much, too much that I don¡¯t know how to repay.¡±


    ¡°No matter how much you owe him, I can help you repay it.


    -One heart, one love, one life, half a lifetime of time, what can I use to repay¡­¡± Zheng Xu didn¡¯t understand at all what Xiaoqian was saying, he looked at her incredulously.


    ¡°How long have you known him? There¡¯s heart, life, and all this about a lifetime. The most exaggerated part is that you came up with a life debt?¡± -You won¡¯t understand, no one will.¡± Xiaoqian lifted the glass and drank it all. ¡°Fine, I don¡¯t understand. If you truly feel like you owe him that much, just continue being close with him. Go on, repay him with your body, stop torturing me with your half-dead appearance!


    Zheng Xu didn¡¯t comprehend why Xiaoqian was so heartbroken, but he could tell that she couldn¡¯t let go of Yu Minglang.


    ¡ö?What does being good to someone mean? Is it being with him? But if being with him hinders his prospects and puts him in danger all the time, then what will I become? He¡¯s not mature, am I any better? I¡¯m already so old, shouldn¡¯t I be the one to make the hard decisions if he can¡¯t? These are simple matters. How can people who want to do great things be so indecisive?


    Without a second thought, Xiaoqian picked up the bottle and began to chug. Yu Minglang is a man with a strong sense of justice. Xiaoqian knew this since their past life. Yet, she unfortunately appeared during the rise of his career and became an obstacle.


    ¡°You¡¯re so young but you sound like a little old lady. You¡¯re too worldly. Look at what that Husky has done to you.¡± Zheng Xu shook his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m the one who ruined him¡­¡± Xiaoqian reached for the wine but realized it was already empty.


    ¡°Being ruined by you is his honor. Many people want to be ruined but don¡¯t have the chance.¡± Zheng Xu wanted to give Xiaoqian a hug but hesitated and stared at his hand.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, did you do something when you hypnotized me? Your aversion to contact with others, did it rub off on me? Why does it feel suffocating just thinking about making contact with you?¡± Why does his chest feel so constricted whenever he thinks about making any physical contact with


    Xiaoqian?


    ¡°If Fourth Brother Yu upset you, I¡¯ll get people to beat him up for you. Stop fussing.¡±


    Xiaoqian looked op. She was seriously considering her problems. Why did Zheng Xu think she was fussing?


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, what you expressed to me today seems to be that you broke up with him because you thought you¡¯re not good enough for him, and did it for his well-being. But why do I feel like you¡¯re just putting on a show?¡± The souls of spiritual twins connect in ways that are unimaginable to most people. Xiaoqian¡¯s behavior may seem grand and valiant, like the female lead in a Korean drama, in the eyes of others.


    But Zheng Xu sees through her performance, reaching straight into Xiaoqian¡¯s heart, a place that even Xiaoqian herself might not fully understand.


    ¡°Putting on a show? I¡¯m fucking tormented to death, and you say I¡¯m putting on a show?¡± Xiaoqian felt like she could fall out with this guy.


    -You want to try breaking up to show you¡¯re noble, but in the end, if you can¡¯t break up, you¡¯ll just peacefully continue being with him, won¡¯t you? Don¡¯t ask me how I know this. The feeling you give me is like a food lover standing in front of delicious food, trying to find all kinds of excuses not to eat, making a struggle, just to soothe his uneasy conscience. But in the end, guess what, will he eat or not?¡±


    As expected of Chen Xiaoqian, she could not only put on a show for others but also deceive herself when pushed to the edge!


    ¡°Why would I lie to myself?¡±


    -We both know what kind of person Fourth Brother Yu is. Don¡¯t teU me you don¡¯t. Can he let go of the meat that¡¯s already in his mouth? You yell about breaking up a couple of times, and he¡¯s gonna agree? That jerk, since young, he knew how to guard his own food. Even when his dad chased him around the yard with a stick for snatching food from his second brother, he wouldn¡¯t let go If this guy grew up and agreed to break up, that would be a real surprise. If you truly wanted to break up with him, there are countless ways to leave him. Why choose the least effective one? To say you¡¯re not lying to yourself would make even a ghost laugh.¡±


    When Zheng Xu was talking to Xiaoqian, it was as if Xiaoqian saw her own self talking, wasn¡¯t what he was saying just her subconscious? It was incredibly useful to find your soul twin among billions of people.


    Damn useful, Xiaoqian felt inexplicably guilty..

 Chapter 272 - Chapter 260: Meeting of Kings (Anitaqing and Hes Jade+Update)

    Chapter 260: Meeting of Kings (Anitaqing and He¡¯s Jade+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    I have a mall under my banner. Do you know how our customer service staff resolve customer complaints?¡± Zheng Xu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know.¡±


    But I do want to tell you. When a problem arises that is beyond the authority of customer service, and the customer is unwilling to give up, the customer service manager pretends to help the customer by trying every possible means to solve the problem, showing that they have a proper attitude towards handling the issue. In the end, even if it is not resolved, the customer is still satisfied. Chen Xiaoqian, you are that customer service right now, and your customer is yourself. You are fighting with yourself.¡±


    She knew she couldn¡¯t do without Yu Minglang but also felt guilty about it, so she wanted to create some trouble and pretend to have done her best. In fact, many people are deceiving themselves.


    Only that Boss Qian wouldn¡¯t admit it.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, as a big boss, how did you come to understand the tricks of customer service so clearly? In the end, its because you got involved with your own company¡¯s customer service, seduced them, then dumped them. But you still remember the things that happened between you two during your


    relationship, disgusting.¡±


    Xiao Qian, who was exposed by Zheng Xu, couldn¡¯t argue with him, so she attacked him from another angle.


    Zheng Xu smiled awkwardly, ¡°That¡¯s not important¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to call Tang Daye and ask him how he finally decided whether to tell Shuixian about his surgery.


    In fact, she and Tang Daye have similar attitudes towards dealing with problems. They both make decisions for the good of others. Xiao Qian still refused to admit that Zheng Xu was right.


    Because she couldn¡¯t solve Yu Minglang¡¯s safety issues. What if she couldn¡¯t resist the relationship and continued with him, and he encountered another


    danger?


    In order to rationally avoid the problem, she had to suppress her surging emotions first.


    Looking at you like this, I know that you won¡¯t listen, so let¡¯s just drink, drink


    until you are happy.¡±


    Zheng Xu handed over a bottle of beer and indulgently laughed at her.


    Zhu Dexi was discussing Socrates with Shuixian, having just returned from the hospital.


    An accident has sparked a little flame between these two people who originally had no chemistry.


    Zhu Daodao was Injured while rescuing Shuixian. Her fondness for him greatly increased, and upon finding a topic to chat about, they discovered that they were quite compatible which is impressive.


    If Xiao Qian was there, she could certainly give a scientific explanation for this situation.


    Shuixian is a girl who craves fatherly love, so older men are more likely to attract her affection.


    Though the two are not currently dating, they have plenty to talk about and chat for hours.


    Zhu Dexi felt that his arm was not so painful anymore. The painkiller had worn off, but having a chat with a girl could still divert some of the pain.


    Especially when he got home, put on his glasses, and saw Shuixian¡¯s face clearly, he felt an instant ripple of emotion.


    This ripple lasted until Yu Minglang kicked open the door.


    Old Yu?¡± Zhu Dexi saw the man with a black face standing at the door.


    These two guys both had their arms in slings, one on the left and one on the right, and they looked quite amusing together.


    Yu Minglang pointed at him with his uninjured hand, ¡°Zhu, you better explain what you said to my Xiao Mei!¡±


    Me? I didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t say anything, so why did she act weird after calling you?!¡±


    Oh that. She just asked me if our handwriting was similar. I told her yes, our handwriting has always been similar. We both learned from the same book.¡± ¡°Did she just talk to you about that and didn¡¯t ask anything else?¡±


    ¡°Yes ¨C oh, right, she also asked me how you got injured.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°What could I say? You know my temperament.¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned at Zhu Daodao¡¯s answer.


    ¡°You really didn¡¯t say anything else?¡±


    Zhu Daodao is a talkative person who never leaks secrets, so his words are quite tight-lipped.


    -Of course not, do I look like the kind of person who causes trouble behind people¡¯s backs?¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned, had he been looking in the wrong direction from the beginning?


    According to the call records he found, besides calling Zhu Daodao, Xiao Mei also picked up a call from an unknown landline. Where else would not have caller ID besides some special departments?


    Yu Minglang always thought that was the case.


    Xiao Mei only dialed one number, which was Zhu Daodao¡¯s, So naturally, Yu Minglang thought that Zhu Dexi had called Xiao Qian from an internal phone before that anonymous call.


    How else could the telecom department not find out?


    -I¡¯ve been with Shuixian the whole time. If you don¡¯t believe me, ask her. Old Yu, what happened?¡± Zhu Dexi guessed something was wrong from Yu Minglang¡¯s expression.


    Yu Minglang was like a meticulously protective umbrella with a strong ability and a brilliant mind, able to control everything. But at this moment, Yu Minglang seemed like a defeated loser who lost his city and retreated step by step, such anxiety should not have appeared on him.


    -Shuixian?¡± Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t seen Shuixian when he was arguing with Zhu Daodao earlier.


    At that time, Shuixian had been called away by Tang Daye for a chat, as he was still unsure whether to tell her about the situation. He just asked her to stay with the Zhu Family for a few days.


    ¡°I was with her at the beginning when the lightbox fell. Brother Dexi pushed us two away. After that, Xiao Qian called, and Brother Dexi only said three sentences and nothing else. He didn¡¯t make any other calls.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s deduction was overturned, and things were different from what he thought.


    If it wasn¡¯t Zhu Daodao who revealed Qian Bao¡¯s secret, who had called her and misled her to think that he was injured because of her?


    Yu Minglang walked outside while thinking. He took two steps, turned around, and compared his injured shoulder to Zhu Daodao¡¯s uninjured one.


    ¡°Thank you for saving my Xiao Mei. I am immensely grateful.¡±


    Zhu Daodao made a similar gesture to Yu Minglang, ¡°What are you talking about? We are all brothers.¡±


    After Yu Minglang left, Shuixian asked Zhu Daodao.


    ¡°Brother Dexi, are Xiao Qian and Ming Lang okay? Never mind, I¡¯ll call Xiao Qian to find out what¡¯s going on.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s phone had already been returned to Yu Minglang, and no one answered when the call went through.


    Seeing the uneasy Shuixian, Zhu Daodao comforted her.


    Don¡¯t think too much. Old Yu is a very powerful person. His reputation in our old unit is polarized. People who don¡¯t know him hate him to the core but those who are close to him treat him as an idol and a lifelong goal to learn from.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ?Because Yu Minglang is ¡®one¡¯, which means success is guaranteed with him around. Do you know what his failure rate has been so far?


    ¡°How much?¡±


    ¡°Zero. As long as you see him, you can be sure your heart is at ease.¡±


    It was true before, and it is true now..

 Chapter 274 - 274 Chapter 262: Between Women (Monthly Tickets 550+ Update)

    274 Chapter 262: Between Women (Monthly Tickets 550+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Xiao Xuanzi and I have been close friends since childhood. She even fell once while trying to help me. We went to climb the iron ladder outside the only two-story building in the county town. When I was about to come down, I fell, and she helped break my fall, spraining her ankle in the process.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, thinking that climbing a ladder was indeed something Shi Touyu would do.


    The two of them arrived at Room 13 during their chat. Xiao Qian looked up at the number: 13, the devil¡¯s number. The karaoke place had just opened not long ago; probably trying to create a gimmick with this room. There was even a devil¡¯s relief on the door, very characteristic.


    ¡°Xiao Xuanzi!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Yu!¡±


    Shi Touyu hugged her long-lost friend. Xiao Qian took the opportunity to observe her.


    She was quite short, a head shorter than Shi Touyu. Her appearance was average, and though her clothes seemed to be made of ordinary materials, the style was quite fashionable. She was wearing makeup, with long fake eyelashes that made her eyes look big. At a glance, Xiao Qian deduced that Xiao Yu¡¯s childhood family was likely ordinary, but she was vain. The ring on her hand was a knockoff diamond ring, and the boots she wore were imitations of some designer winter collection.


    In this era, women¡¯s pursuit of material things and brands hadn¡¯t reached the heights of the following decade. To have such mentality could only mean the girl was a bit vain. But it¡¯s not too strange for girls to be a little vain.


    Shi Yu was excited to see her friend and introduced her to Xiao Qian. Upon seeing Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s face, Xiao Qian immediately confirmed her thoughts.


    This person was somewhat like Yu Minglang in some ways and different in others. As for Xiao Qian, there were similarities yet differences too.


    Just thinking about separating from him, yet inadvertently wanting to associate him with a stranger met by chance.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian.¡± Xiaoqian extended her hand.


    ¡°Zeng Xiaoxuan.¡± Xiao Xuanzi hesitated for a moment before touching Xiao Qian¡¯s hand with her own, then quickly withdrew it.


    The movement was subtle, and Shi Tou didn¡¯t notice it, but Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth curled into a slight smile.


    Just as she had thought.


    Xiao Xuanzi had a cleanliness obsession. Although all her clothes were knockoffs, they were excessively neat. Her fingers had some cracked skin, similar to Xiao Qian¡¯s ¨C definitely someone who washed her hands very carefully.


    As for why Xiao Xuanzi was similar to Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, it was because Xiao Qian¡¯s OCD and cleanliness obsession were both forms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, though the causes of their conditions were different. It could be because of stimulation or strict upbringing in childhood. The reason for seeing similarities with Yu Minglang was because his obsession with cleanliness was psychological. Mental cleanliness obsession was even scarier than physical cleanliness obsession. When he loved, he did so intensely, and when he hated, he did so thoroughly. If he loved, he could tear his heart out for someone, and if he hated, one extra glance would be nauseating.


    So such a person could maintain his belief in a relationship for so many years without dating anyone before meeting Xiao Qian. It was not because he didn¡¯t have time, but because he felt no other women were good enough for him. A perfectionist man.


    But now, after what she had done, that perfectionist man might not love her anymore. Perhaps he already hated her.


    The heartache connected with the imminent arrival of her period made her whole body ache.


    ¡°Aiya, I need to go to the bathroom. I¡¯ve been holding it in all the way. Xiao Xuanzi, wait for me!¡± Shi Touyu interrupted Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to be with someone with a cleanliness obsession, so she followed Shi Touyu to the bathroom.


    At this time, the place had just opened for business, and most of the rooms were empty. Shi Touyu opened the bathroom door and protested discontentedly.


    ¡°Who¡¯s that? Not flushing after using the bathroom is so disgusting!¡±


    Xiao Qian was outside washing her hands and said, ¡°Your friend.¡±


    ¡°Hey, don¡¯t badmouth my friend! She¡¯s really clean and neat. You should see her room; it¡¯s spotless. How could she not flush after using the bathroom?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re hanging out with a group of people, and someone doesn¡¯t flush the toilet, it¡¯s usually the cleanest person. And please don¡¯t argue this with a psychologist.¡±


    Shi Touyu came out after flushing and washed her hands with Xiao Qian. ¡°Why is that?¡±


    ¡°She thinks the toilet flush button is dirty, so dirty that she doesn¡¯t want to touch it. Although I, as a doctor, should maintain an objective view, but my personal opinion is that most people with cleanliness obsession are selfish. If you live with her, you will find that she only cleans her part of the living space. She won¡¯t touch the shared trash can even if it¡¯s overflowing because it¡¯s dirty.¡± As long as she thinks herself clean, it doesn¡¯t matter how others are. This kind of person is actually quite common. Some people press the elevator button with their feet because they think everyone else in the world is dirty, except themselves.


    Being clean and having a cleanliness obsession are two different things. Clean people will make sure their surroundings are clean as well, such as helping to wash dirty bed sheets. But people with extreme cleanliness obsession tend to be more self-centered.


    Xiao Qian guessed that after shaking hands with herself, Xiao Xuanzi would definitely wipe her hand with a wet tissue.


    ¡°Shi Touyu.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Do you really like this friend of yours?¡±


    ¡°Of course, we grew up together. She¡¯s my best friend.¡±


    Xiao Qian swallowed her words. She wanted to say that this friend most likely didn¡¯t feel the same way about Shi Tou as Shi Tou felt about her. But seeing Shi Tou so happy, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°You know what your problem is? It¡¯s maladjustment. When you were young, you had a great friendship, but after changing environments, you couldn¡¯t find anyone to replace her. So you keep searching for new friends. In other words, the child inside you hasn¡¯t grown up. If I had met you a few years earlier, I could have corrected this for you. But even now, it¡¯s not too late.¡±


    After saying that, Xiao Qian patted Shi Touyu, indicating for her to enter the room.


    As Xiao Qian had expected, Xiao Yu¡¯s friend was more thoughtful than her, speaking less and mostly listening to Shi Tou excitedly reminiscing about their childhood. This friend was too important to Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Qian picked up the microphone, thought of Yu Minglang¡¯s face, and sang a song.


    ¡°Hold Me Tight¡± had beautiful lyrics and melody, but Xiao Qian sang it brokenly. The childhood friends behind her continued to reminisce about their past while Xiao Qian thought about her past life with Yu Minglang as the melody played.


    I dare not look back


    For it¡¯s a mirage


    I cannot speak out


    Fearing it will slip away


    Why is the most beautiful dream hidden in my heart


    Why are the deepest feelings drifting in the clouds


    Please hold me, my love


    Don¡¯t be in such a hurry


    Please hold me tight even if you don¡¯t understand my sorrow¡­


    By the end, she was almost reciting the lyrics, with tears streaming down her face when Shi Tou nudged her.


    ¡°What are you doing? Let¡¯s sing something more lively. Our dormitory¡¯s theme song, let¡¯s sing that!¡±


    ¡°You two have a really good relationship,¡± Xiao Xuanzi said to Xiao Yu, who had an arm around Xiao Qian. ¡°She¡¯s our dormitory boss, we all listen to her.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi forced a smile, ¡°You guys go ahead and sing, I¡¯m going out for a bit..¡±

 Chapter 275 - Chapter 263: The Heart Wanders Away (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 263: The Heart Wanders Away (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Xuanzi left, and Xiao Qian threw down the microphone, asking Shi Touyu. ¡°What¡¯s going on between you and your brother?¡± She wanted to change the subject now, as the broken singing made her feel very uncomfortable.


    ¡°Nothing much, he¡ªhe has a girlfriend now.¡±


    After Shi Yu finished speaking, Xiao Qian hugged her and patted her gently, ¡°I knew this day would come eventually. Just try to accept it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, I don¡¯t have any issues, now that they¡¯ve decided to be together. I came all the way here, and that woman came to pick me up. I felt as disgusted as if I had swallowed a fly¡ªBoss Qian, I can¡¯t pretend anymore, I¡¯m really upset, my heart hurts!¡±


    Shi Yu patted the position of her heart, tears pouring down her face.


    Xiao Qian wanted to say that Boss Qian was also heartbroken right now, but she had to pretend not to be, because she was the boss.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, cry if you feel sad. When you¡¯re with good friends, just say what you want and don¡¯t keep it bottled up.¡±


    ¡°How could he do this to me? He said he would take care of me for a lifetime, how could he be with another girl? Did they ask for my permission?¡±


    Seeing that her childhood friend didn¡¯t care about these things anymore, Shi Yu didn¡¯t know why, but she felt that Xiao Xuanzi wasn¡¯t the same anymore. However, she was willing to talk to Boss Qian about it.


    ¡°He is originally your elder brother, and that¡¯s how he sees himself, too. What you¡¯ve been thinking is just a parallel world to him. You¡¯re in a world of snowstorms, while he¡¯s enjoying the south¡¯s eternal spring. Wake up, grow up, and accept reality.¡±


    Shi Yu hugged Xiao Yu, crying like a child. Xiao Qian had just been comforted by Zheng Xu and now immediately switched roles to become the comforter. That¡¯s what friends were for, after all.


    However, the friend who saw Xiao Qian and Shi Yu holding each other from the doorway didn¡¯t think of it like this.


    Some people just drift apart as they walk through life. Once their status changes, their childhood friends they used to play with in the mud don¡¯t seem so close anymore.


    Xiao Yu probably realized this too, trying hard to find topics to discuss. However, she had just experienced a ¡°breakup,¡± and Xiao Qian had just laid her cards on the table about Ming Lang, so the overall atmosphere was quite depressing. Xiao Yu tried to start several conversations, but none resonated with the group.


    As a person of strong character, Boss Qian didn¡¯t even bother to save face if she felt that she couldn¡¯t ¡°click¡± with someone. Now, she just wanted to wait for Zheng Xu to come and pick her and Shi Yu up.


    ¡°Speaking of which, Xiao Xuanzi, look what I brought for you.¡±


    Shi Touyu opened her bag and took out a small package from it.


    After returning from a trip to the south with her dad, she felt that the gift suited Xiao Xuanzi very well; she hoped she would like it.¡±


    As she opened the package, a small, red silkbcllyband embroidered with phoenixes appeared; it was really beautiful.


    ¡°I remember you mentioned that you were getting married after the New Year, and I thought this would be very festive. 1 designed the pattern myself and had a master embroider it on. Do you remember when we used to play dress-up games when we were young, draping bedsheets around ourselves to pretend to be princesses?¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi didn¡¯t go to university and was already working. Her family had found her a fiance, and they were getting married after the New Year. Shi Touyu¡¯s gift was well-intended. However, when she took it out, Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s face changed completely.


    She even pushed away Shi Touyu¡¯s gift-bearing hand.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want it!¡±


    Seeing Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s glance, Shi Touyu hesitated, but Xiao Qian understood what was happening.


    She was¡­hating Shi Touyu? Xiao Qian squinted her eyes.


    ¡°I have a burn scar on my back. Are you giving me this to mock me, a woman who can only attract a man with the lights off?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know you got burned¡­ um, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Although Shi Yu didn¡¯t know what was going on, she realized that she had offended someone and quickly apologized. However, Xiao Qian lifted her head with one finger before she could bow.


    ¡°If she doesn¡¯t want it, give it to me. Thank you, Xiao Yu. You put a lot of effort into this, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Boss Qian would not accept her friend lowering their head for someone like that, so she stepped in to save the moment.


    She also glanced at Xiao Xuanzi, ¡°A friend¡¯s kindness is rare and precious. The world doesn¡¯t just revolve around you. People can¡¯t read your mind, so if you¡¯re mad at someone, take it out on them. Don¡¯t hurt someone who cares about you.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s face turned ugly, and Shi Yu tugged at Boss Qian¡¯s sleeve. She felt even worse now after her heartbreak and the situation with her childhood friend.


    ¡°It¡¯s getting late; let¡¯s head back.¡±


    Xiao Qian said to Shi Tou, who was also heartbroken.


    There was still some time before Zheng Xu was supposed to pick them up. Xiao Qian wanted to borrow Shi Yu¡¯s phone, but it had just run out of battery.


    ¡°Xiao Xuanzi, can I borrow your phone?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°I guess you¡¯ve forgotten by now that I, a poor person, can¡¯t afford a cell phone.¡± Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s words made Shi Yu even more embarrassed.


    With an apologetic smile, she asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Shall we take a taxi back or borrow the karaoke hall¡¯s phone to call your friend?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a taxi, he might have gone somewhere else by now.¡± Xiao Qian guessed that Zheng Xu might have gone out to drink.


    The three left in low spirits, and Xiao Qian and Shi Yu reached out to hail a cab. However, Xiao Xuanzi beat them to it, flagging down a van.


    This type of vehicle was phased out a few years ago and didn¡¯t have an official operating license. It was the rumored illegal taxi, but it was cheaper.


    ¡°Get in, we¡¯re going the same way, and it¡¯ll be cheaper.¡± Xiao Xuanzi took the co-pilot¡¯s seat first and exchanged glances with the driver.


    Shi Touyu hesitated for a moment before Xiao Qian shook her head and held her back.


    ¡°Wait a bit.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t too keen on taking such a vehicle.


    ¡°What, are you rich people too poor to be picky? Do you look down on us poor people for taking such cars?¡± Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s words made Shi Touyu¡¯s heart ache even more.


    How did her great childhood friend, who used to shield her from difficulties and help her fight bullies, grow up to be so alienated?


    ¡°Are you two getting in or not? Let¡¯s go!¡± The driver urged impatiently.


    Xiao Qian looked around, but there were no other cars. Plus, it was rather cold, so she got in.


    Xiao Xuanzi got off the car halfway and handed the driver ten yuan before leaving.


    ¡°Take them, my friends, to where they should be.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry..¡±

 Chapter 276 - Chapter 264: Taken Away

    Chapter 264: Taken Away


    Translator: 549690339 |


    ¡°Yeah, I don¡¯t know what she¡¯s up to either, I can¡¯t reach her by phone.¡± Jia


    Xiufang also found it strange.


    ¡°Her phone is with me.¡± Yu Minglang replied.


    Yu Minglang vaguely felt that something was not right, but he also thought he might be overthinking. It was normal for her to vent her mood by going out with friends.


    But his unease continued to amplify.


    The sound of brakes came from outside the door. After a few dozen seconds,


    Zheng Xu walked in the door carrying fruits.


    ¡°May I ask, is Chen Xiaoqian home ¡ª Fourth Brother Yu!¡±


    ¡°What are you doing here!¡± Seeing Zheng Xu made Yu Minglang feel disgusted, this guy was still coveting his Qian Bao.


    He had just had a little argument with Xiao Qian at noon, and now this guy turns up bearing fruits, what was he planning!


    ¡°You are ¡ª?¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t recognize Zheng Xu.


    ¡°I¡¯m Chen Xiao Qian¡¯s friend, I was with her this afternoon-¡± As Zheng Xu spoke, he felt the blade-like gaze of Yu Minglang on him.


    Being able to torment Fourth Brother Yu, Zheng Xu definitely felt triumphant.


    Seeing Yu Minglang consumed with jealousy, he continued, ¡°I had a few drinks with her, her mood was not very good, then we ran into her friends at the karaoke bar, she said she was going to stay with them for a while. When it was time for our meeting, she didn¡¯t show up, so I came to see if she came back.¡±


    Zheng Xu didn¡¯t know what he was thinking today either.


    Usually, when something like this happens, he wouldn¡¯t care too much. Being stood up by Xiao Qian, he would just ask her to treat him next time they met.


    But today, for some reason, when he was passing by here in his car, he unconsciously turned in and happened to meet Yu Minglang.


    ¡°What was the time you two agreed on?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°An hour ago, I waited for her for a while. Could she have gone out with her friends?¡±


    ¡°Do you remember what the friend she was with looks like?


    ¡°A young girl, Xiao Qian called her Shi Touyu.¡±


    Yu Minglang quickly flipped through his phone and dialed a number from his team.


    ¡°Check Qiao Zhen¡¯s information for me, look up his family¡¯s phone number.¡± There are a lot of excellent men, but those who can do like Yu Minglang, besides his outstanding skills, his extraordinary sixth sense also played a part. Although Xiao Qian is less than 2 hours late now, Yu Minglang¡¯s sharp intuition told him that something seemed to be wrong, so he¡¯d better call Shi Yu first.


    Boss Qian, having built her reputation over her life, rarely makes mistakes, but this time, she messed up.


    Upon waking up groggily, she felt that she could not move her hands and feet, as if they were tied up by something.


    Xiao Qian tried hard to recall what had happened. She left the karaoke bar, then


    she and Xiao Yu took a black car¡ª


    A black car!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes widened. She found that her hands were tied behind her back and she was tied back-to-back with Shi Yu in a very small space, like the back of a tattered van.


    A large basket was covering her and Shi Touyu, with some miscellaneous items piled on top as a cover.


    From the jerkiness of the ride, it seemed they had already left the city. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t move, Shi Touyu was silent, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know how she was doing now.


    She tried hard to recall what had happened.


    She and Xiao Yu got in this black car, then Xiao Yu¡¯s clean freak and selfish friend got off first. The driver stopped the car on the side of the road saying he was going to buy cigarettes, and her last memory stopped here.


    Her head was still foggy, like some kind of drug sequelae, and her belly hurt more and more, it seemed her period was coming.


    Xiao Qian has been shrewd all her life, but now she is paying the price for a moment of negligence in taking a black car.


    But this price seemed a bit too heavy.


    The black car driver must have taken advantage of the stop to put some drug in the car, which knocked her and Shi Touyu out, then he tied them up.


    She didn¡¯t know if he was going to kidnap them, sell them, or rape them before killing them.


    It seemed Shi Touyu was about to wake up, she moved a bit. Xiao Qian closed her eyes helplessly.


    How could she have forgotten what happened to Shi Touyu in her past life. Unless there were surprises, he should be a human trafficker who would take Shi Touyu to the mountainous area and sell her. Just like what happened in the past life.


    Besides, this time, she was involved too.


    Xiao Qian told herself not to be afraid and to remain calm. There was no use in panicking at this moment. She had to think hard about how to escape¡­


    At the moment of greatest fear, what one can think of must be the most important person to them.


    The first person Xiao Qian thought of was Yu Minglang.


    If she had known she would be trafficked today, her last encounter with Yu Minglang would probably be the argument at noon. Would she still break up with him?


    Just as she told Tang Daye, no one can predict the future, so why not seize the present?


    He hasn¡¯t explained the misunderstanding to her yet, and she was taken away!


    If she couldn¡¯t escape, would Yu Minglang look for her¡­


    She closed her eyes and seemed to hear Yu Minglang¡¯s voice in her head, him calling her Qian Bao when he was happy, calling her Chen Xiaomei when he was rogue, and his wounded eyes when she said she wanted to break up.


    If she had known that was the last time she saw him, she would never have treated Yu Minglang so cruelly.


    These thoughts flashed and disappeared within a moment. Xiao Qian immediately collected her thoughts, bit her tongue tip, and let the pain dispel the effect of the anesthetic on her brain¡¯s response speed.


    Stay calm, there must be a way out, just stay calm¡­


    ¡°Why am I here?¡± Shi Yu woke up, murmured, and opened her eyes.


    After about thirty seconds, Shi Yu responded, she screamed.


    ¡°Ah! Help! Help!¡±


    Realizing Xiao Qian was just behind her, Shi Yu trembled with fear.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what do we do, we¡¯ve run into a bad guy!


    ¡°It was Boss Qian¡¯s oversight¡­¡± Xiao Qian muttered to herself. Shi Yu was in a state of panic from the danger, she kept crying for help, her emotions were out of control.


    All of a sudden, the objects covering their heads were removed, and the black car driver and another middle-aged woman appeared before them.


    ¡°What are you screaming for!¡± The driver kicked the frame.


    Shi Yu trembled with fear. She started pleading the driver.


    ¡°Let us go, I¡¯ll have my dad give you money!¡±


    ¡°Your dad has lots of money?¡± Greed flashed in the driver¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, tell him, I¡¯m with you. As long as you let me and my friend go, we can talk about anything!¡±


    -Da Mei, is what this girl saying true?¡± The driver asked the middle-aged woman with him.


    The middle-aged woman looked up and down at Shi Yu and Xiao Qian, who were indeed good-looking.


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s true or not, we¡¯ll sell them first, then after selling them, we¡¯ll extort money from her dad!¡±


    This woman was very cautious. She was a professional human trafficker. Even though Shi Yu¡¯s conditions was very tempting, she still insisted on selling her first and then thinking about the extortion.


    Everything, is just like the previous life.


    While Shi Yu was negotiating with the traffickers, Xiao Qian was quickly recalling the details she came across when she was treating Shi Yu in the previous life.


    Think quickly, the more you think, the bigger the hope..

 Chapter 277 - Chapter 265: Hold on Until We Meet Again

    Chapter 265: Hold on Until We Meet Again


    Translator 549690339


    ¡°Please, let us go. Big sister, you must have loved ones too, please let us go, I promise to repay you.¡± Shi Yu saw the human trafficker unmoved and tried a different tactic.


    ¡°Can you let the girl beside me go? I¡¯ll stay, just let her go.¡±


    The human trafficker laughed, ¡°What a joke, both of you are my money trees now. Stop making noise. I¡¯ll find you a good ¡®family¡¯, and if you don¡¯t behave, I¡¯ll sell you to an Old Man who¡¯ll beat you every day. If you don¡¯t want to suffer, just be good!¡±


    Xiao Yu still didn¡¯t give up. She was kidnapped herself, and even if it meant letting Boss Qian go, it would be enough. But the bad guys wouldn¡¯t follow your wishes.


    The two human traffickers closed the car door and continued driving. Xiao Yu screamed desperately, but no one responded.


    ¡°If you keep yelling, I¡¯ll gag you!¡± The Man threw a heavy object, hitting Shi Yu¡¯s arm.


    Blood came out immediately, but she didn¡¯t feel the pain.


    In the face of a huge disaster, pain seemed to be diminished.


    Shi Yu broke down crying, and Xiao Qian whispered,


    ¡°Xiao Yu, don¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, what should we do? I¡¯ve implicated you, if only you weren¡¯t with me¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault, if I had been more vigilant, this wouldn¡¯t have happened.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke in a low voice.


    Outside, there was the sound of low-quality taped music. The driver seemed to want to drive all night, and to stay awake, he turned the music up loudly.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know where the car was heading, but she knew she had to seize every moment to calm Shi Yu down.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, calm down. The more panicked we are, the more dangerous it is.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯m so scared¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m still here.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt the car bumpier and bumpier. She could only pin her hopes on the memories of her past life.


    Hopefully, the people who kidnapped them this time would still be those from her past life, and the place they were being taken to would be the same as well.


    Shi Yu recalled her past life experience. It was a very remote mountainous area, full of winding mountain roads. The man who bought her was a bad guy who liked to beat people, and his mental state didn¡¯t seem sound.


    The local customs were fierce, with everyone helping each other. If someone bought a daughter-in-law, the whole village would help watch her.


    If you went in, you might never come out again.


    In her past life, Shi Yu killed the person and escaped.


    This time, with Xiao Qian, perhaps the outcome would be different.


    This terrifying road seemed endless.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu were controlled in one position, cut off from the outside world. They couldn¡¯t tell whether it was night or day and didn¡¯t know how much time had passed. They only knew that the car kept driving, never stopping.


    The two traffickers were quite familiar with the route, choosing deserted places to go, not worried about Xiao Qian and Shi Yu¡¯s cries for help at all.


    Even when they screamed, the traffickers would laugh mockingly at them.


    As if to laugh at their overestimating themselves.


    In order to prevent them from having the strength to escape, the traffickers didn¡¯t provide them with any food or drink throughout the long journey.


    Long-term starvation caused Xiao Qian and Shi Yu¡¯s physical conditions to deteriorate drastically.


    Shi Yu went from initial panic, regret, and fear to slowly calming down, thanks to Xiao Qian¡¯s constant psychological hints.


    Xiao Qian would take advantage of the two bad guys¡¯ chatting to quietly encourage Shi Yu.


    She firmly believed that she and Shi Yu could escape.


    She told her plan to Xiao Yu in a very low voice during the long journey. ¡°Xiao Yu, whether it¡¯ll work or not depends on you.¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t do it.¡±


    ¡°You were in the Drama Club, so I¡¯m sure it¡¯s no problem. Just act as I told you. If you don¡¯t do this, as soon as we get off the car, we¡¯ll be dragged away and locked in a small dark room, treated like tools for bearing children, beaten every day.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll try my best¡­¡± Shi Yu had never encountered such a situation in her life, and Xiao Qian¡¯s description made her panic-stricken.


    Human trafficking seemed to be far away from her, and feeling safe while riding in an illegal taxi, she felt that it only happened in the news. But in fact, it was not far away. If not vigilant, no one knows whose throat fate will strangle.


    ¡°Shi Yu, have I ever told you¡­¡±


    In such a crisis, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t cling to Shi Yu while crying, nor did she show fear. Or rather, her rationality told her that now was not the time to be afraid.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a good, righteous friend. Even though you¡¯re a bit naive sometimes, if we can get through this together, you¡¯ll be my best friend, Boss Qian¡¯s best friend. Do you want to be that?¡±


    ¡°I do! But¡­ I¡¯ve implicated you¡­¡±


    ¡°What a joke, what does it have to do with you? If I didn¡¯t meet you and took a ride myself, wouldn¡¯t I have encountered this? When a person is unlucky, even drinking cold water will get stuck in their teeth. This accident has nothing to do with you. It¡¯s my miscalculation. And this incident has given me a wake-up call.¡±


    ¡°What wake-up call?¡±


    ¡°Leading by example is better than preaching. Even if we understand the principles when nothing happens, it¡¯s better to experience it ourselves. I know how to deal with this problem now.¡±


    It¡¯s just that the price was a bit high.


    ¡°Anyway, Xiao Yu, if you want to escape, you have to do as I say. You can¡¯t make a single mistake in each step.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­ If I do that, what about you? If they catch you, will they¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m the omnipotent Boss Qian. I have a way to escape.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the plan?¡±


    ¡°In any case, you have to remember what I said! Not a single word or facial expression can be wrong!¡±


    Xiao Qian was now taking every opportunity to boost Shi Yu¡¯s morale.


    Their survival was now up to Shi Yu.


    Xiao Qian was using Shi Yu¡¯s desire for friendship as motivation, hoping that her words would inspire her fighting spirit.


    Now the two of them were tied together on a trembling tightrope, taking each step with trepidation.


    A single misstep would result in a deadly fall.


    Retreating would only make the situation worse, and fighting was the only way to survive.


    If she failed-


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes. In this life, what more did she have to regret?


    Her mother would have the demolition money and so many houses; her future life should be comfortable.


    Without her supervision, her playboy brother might learn all kinds of bad habits; she just hoped her mother would be able to manage him well.


    But what worried Xiao Qian the most was Yu Minglang.


    At this moment, did Yu Minglang know that she was missing? If he knew, would he look for her?


    She suddenly longed for his embrace and wanted to hear him call her Xiao Mei again.


    He saved so many people in his life, he was the strongest line of defense for the country. How she wished he could come from the sky and save her.


    Thinking of Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian¡¯s weakness from hunger and discomfort was swept away.


    No, she had to hold on.


    Hold on until he showed up.


    Hold on until she saw him again..

 Chapter 278 - Chapter 266: Calm and Self-Rescue (Thanks to Shui Yuqings He Shi Bi + Update)

    Chapter 266: Calm and Self-Rescue (Thanks to Shui Yuqing¡¯s He Shi Bi + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, Xiao Qian suddenly understood how unwise it was for her to break up with Yu Minglang ¨C or as Zheng Xu had said.


    She hadn¡¯t actually planned to break up with him, but wanted to pretend in order to appease the bit of conscience she had left.


    He was her benefactor from her past life.


    Seeing his handwriting, Xiao Qian remembered everything.


    If he wasn¡¯t her benefactor, she might have been able to accept his love with ease. But now her benefactor deeply loved her and even got distracted and hurt at work because of her.


    So Xiao Qian, thinking she was right, made a decision. But then Zheng Xu¡¯s words sharply hit her heart.


    She was just trying to find a splendid excuse for herself, so she wouldn¡¯t have to continue feeling guilty.


    She owed Yu Minglang so much, so much that she didn¡¯t know how to repay him.


    The smartest person and the dumbest person were sometimes just separated by a wall ¨C being too smart could make one foolish.


    If she could safely escape this danger, she must choose the right way to deal with this relationship. There were so many uncertainties in the future, no one knows when danger would come; Yu Minglang¡¯s job was dangerous, but she encountered human trafficking.


    Xiao Qian admired herself for being able to think so much during a crucial moment.


    The car stopped, and the woman walked over to gag Xiao Qian and Xiao Yu¡¯s mouths.


    Xiao Qian guessed they might be approaching a downtown area.


    The car drove for a while, she could hear the horns outside. It stopped again, and the smell of gasoline spread ¨C they should be refueling the car.


    Shi Yu tried to make a whimpering sound for help, but no one could hear her. The car continued after refueling.


    If anyone ever told Xiao Qian that a minivan was the worst quality car in the world, she would laugh at them. It hadn¡¯t broken down after driving such a long distance; long live our domestic products!


    If the car had broken down, the chances would have been better.


    After refueling, the car continued, bumping back and forth. With no water and food, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu felt terrible, but nobody could fall asleep. They were now dancing on the edge of a knife, just an inch from disaster.


    When the car stopped once more, it had been a long, long time.


    Xiao Qian guessed they might have changed the license plate midway, or maybe they didn¡¯t need to. At this time, surveillance cameras were not yet widespread across the nation. As long as they avoided checkpoints, there wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. That¡¯s why they were so fearless and even brazen.


    This time the car stopped, the middle-aged woman came over, removed the cloth from Xiao Qian and Shi Yu¡¯s mouths, and gave them a bottle of water and two steamed buns.


    ¡°Hurry up and eat! We have to get moving after you¡¯re done!¡±


    Their hands were numb from being tied for so long.


    The two girls didn¡¯t know how long it had been since they had eaten, but at this moment, they looked at each other.


    With their hands free, was there a chance to take down these bastards? For example, if the girls could handle the fat woman, they could steal the car, and Xiao Qian could drive away with speed and passion?


    But this idea only lasted for 2 seconds before it shattered.


    Xiao Qian saw it, and so did Shi Yu.


    No wonder the woman dared to let them go.


    There were several cars outside, each person looked vicious, mostly men, it seemed like they were accomplices.


    In those cars, she wondered if there were more girls like Xiao Qian and the others.


    ¡°How many did you get?¡± The woman responsible for tying up Xiao Qian asked the man in another car.


    ¡°Bad luck, didn¡¯t get any. How much did you get?¡±


    ¡°Haha, we¡¯re doing fine. Someone helped us, we got two, and the goods are quite good. After this, we can go home for the New Year.¡±


    ¡°I got one too. This stupid woman ran out after arguing with a man. Hahaha, it was so easy!¡±


    Treating people like goods, discussing them so casually, it really made people want to fight them to the death.


    Shi Yu clenched her steamed bun, and thought, if she rushed out and tried to kill these people, could she help Xiao Qian escape?


    There were so many people, all looking fierce.


    At this point, Shi Yu wished she was wearing a bomb around her, just to kill these scum, or have a bucket of gasoline to burn them to death.


    ¡°Keep your head down, eat. Don¡¯t look, don¡¯t think, just listen!¡± Xiao Qian lowered her head and quickly ate the bun. She needed to preserve her strength and remind Shi Yu not to make any rash moves.


    Although Shi Yu was naive, she was really loyal. Sensing that she might be trying to sacrifice herself to help Xiao Qian, she had to remind her to keep her temper under control.


    Fighting back in their den could only lead to a worse fate.


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s advice, Shi Yu held back her anger. Xiao Qian stuffed the steamed bun into her hand, ¡°Eat, you¡¯ll have no strength if you don¡¯t. Remember, you have an important mission.¡±


    Just as they were quietly eating, a sudden scream came from the front.


    A girl was surrounded by several men, constantly being punched and kicked.


    ¡°Run! You think you¡¯re so great with your long legs? Break her legs!¡±


    The man speaking was a big baldy, looking very fierce, showing no mercy when hitting the woman.


    The circle of scum was beyond normal people¡¯s imagination, as the constant cries were like a living hell. Shi Yu¡¯s stomach churned, and she wanted to stand up, but Xiao Qian tightly held her hand, shaking her head.


    Going out would not do any good, instead, it might even land them in deeper trouble.


    That girl should also have been kidnapped, and after brutally beaten, was dragged into the car, her screams getting softer and softer.


    They were less than 5 meters away, how could they not hear? Xiao Qian held tightly to the shivering Shi Yu, her heart burning with anger.


    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to save her, it was just truly impossible.


    Shi Yu seemed to be terrified, what was happening here exceeded all her knowledge. Originally living under the bright sun, she was suddenly pushed into a dark and horrifying place she¡¯d never touched.


    Some people were really worse than livestock; you can¡¯t assume that what you don¡¯t see doesn¡¯t exist.


    Xiao Qian hugged her tightly and spoke soothingly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here, no one can hurt you.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, she, she¡­¡± Shi Yu felt her blood run cold. She was scared and angry at those bastards!


    ¡°Your calmness can not only save you but also help her. Hold on, Shi Yu. Remember what I taught you: keep your grievances in your heart and do what you should do at the right time. One day, these blood debts will be repaid in blood. Hold on!¡±


    After these people had a rest, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu were put onto the larger car, and tied up again, but their mouths were not stuffed. On this car, besides Xiao Yu and Xiao Qian, there was a girl covered with injuries, her eyes dull and lifeless, seemingly in shock from the ordeal. The abusers gagged her to prevent her from screaming.


    Big Baldy was now driving, and there were two other men in the car, both of them burly and speaking with the same accent.


    ¡°These two are pretty good.¡± One of the men glanced at Xiao Qian and Xiao Yu¡¯s faces, swallowing his saliva. He even stretched out his hand to inappropriately touch Xiao Yu¡¯s face.


    Uh-oh.. He¡¯s getting lustful!

 Chapter 279 - Chapter 267: Breaking Through the Sky (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 267: Breaking Through the Sky (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch them, one of this batch has already been beaten by you. If you mess up these two any more, they¡¯ll sell for less. Auntie Apo, who placed the order, wants them clean.¡± The big baldy looked at Xiao Qian with the eyes of a beast.


    Xiao Qian lowered her eyes, not looking at him. Her hands were tied behind her back..


    -How about not selling them, and we keep them for ourselves? Look at this one with the beauty mark wearing glasses, so beautiful. Eldest Brother, let me have a go at her, just once.¡± The man standing in front of Xiao Qian started unbuckling his belt.


    Shi Yu tried hard to stand in front of Xiao Qian, but she was bound too. Xiao Qian had already prepared herself for the worst. Suddenly, the girl who had just experienced misfortune struggled to get up. She had somehow untied the rope around her wrists and pounced like a madwoman onto the man in front of Xiao Qian. She held on and bit him. Another man hurried to pull her off, slapping her fiercely and tying her up again.


    ¡°Stop messing around. It¡¯ll get dark soon, and it¡¯ll be hard to walk on the mountain roads. These two pretty ones can fetch an extra 1,000, so let¡¯s make some more money during the holidays.¡± Big Baldy¡¯s words temporarily discouraged the wicked man, who gave Xiao Qian an evil look before turning to take the co-pilot seat.


    In a large van, Big Baldy was driving, and the three victims, Xiao Qian, sat in the back. A sleazy man was in the co-pilot, and another man who obviously wasn¡¯t a good person sat on Xiao Qian¡¯s side, constantly licking the comer of his mouth. He looked at Xiao Qian and Shi Yu; such beautiful girls were rarely seen.


    It could be imagined that if they had to sit in the same car with this man, nothing good would happen along the way. Even being groped would be considered light.


    Suddenly, the sleazy man clutched his stomach.


    ¡°Ouch, I have a stomachache and need to use the toilet!¡¯


    The baldy cursed and pointed at the woman who had escorted Xiao Qian, saying, ¡°Old Wu¡¯s, don¡¯t go back, go with me to deliver the goods.¡± ¡°Brother, I still have to go home to feed my child, can I make it back before dark?¡±


    ¡°No problem, get on quickly!¡±


    With Big Baldy¡¯s words, the bad man was replaced by a fat woman.


    The sleazy man in the co-pilot¡¯s seat looked back at Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, then turned to Big Baldy and said, ¡°Eldest Brother, let me sit in the back and have Old Wu¡¯s family sit in the front?¡±


    -No way, don¡¯t keep getting ideas about this batch. Whether we can have a rich year or not depends on them. Da Mei, keep an eye on them and don¡¯t let them make trouble!¡±


    ¡°Got it, brother!¡±


    From the sound of it, it seemed like a family gang.


    Anyway, Xiao Qian and Xiao Yu were safe for now.


    What Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect was that this trafficker, called Da Mei, had also been trafficked. Once a victim, she now aided the abusers.


    -When you get there, cry less and do more work. If one of you can give birth to a son, your status will be secure. Look at me.¡± The woman named Da Mei lifted her hand to show the big gold ring on her finger to Xiao Qian and the others.


    ¡°I¡¯m having a good life now and have given birth to three sons, and my husband is good to me. He never hits me. You two shouldn¡¯t be like her, acting dumb and running away. The more you run, the more you get beaten.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded and echoed.


    ¡°Sister, you are obviously a wise person.¡±


    Shi Yu couldn¡¯t be as tactful as Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian was deliberately trying to please the woman for a reason. Shiyu could only think of the text she had learned in school.


    It turned out that there really were people who would eat blood-stained steamed buns, who would help the oppressors. They had once been victims themselves, but now they trafficked people and even persuaded others to accept it. The world was so terrifying, human nature was so complex! -Don¡¯t try to play tricks with me. I¡¯ve seen all kinds of chaste and virtuous women over the years, and not a single one has managed to escape. This is fate. Accept it if you have bad luck!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s compliance pleased Da Mei, but she still warned her.


    ¡°Sister, don¡¯t you miss your family from the past?


    This question made Da Mei¡¯s eyes momentarily absent.


    Her family from before¡­


    After giving birth to a few sons, her husband let her contact her family, but what was the point? She couldn¡¯t go back, being tied to this life forever.


    -Don¡¯t talk so much, you¡¯re driving me crazy!¡± Big Baldy warned and looked back, so Da Mei dared not speak.


    The car continued on its way, arriving at a fork in the road. There were three roads ahead, and Xiao Qian suddenly held her stomach.


    ¡°Sister, my stomach hurts, 1 need to have a bowel movement.¡±


    ¡°No way! Don¡¯t try to pull any tricks!¡±


    ¡°I really¡­ can¡¯t hold it¡­¡±


    ¡°Take her down, but keep her away from the car. It¡¯s bad luck dunng the holidays!¡± Big Baldy hit the brakes, and Da Mei kicked Xiao Qian before taking her out of the car. There were wild bushes by the roadside, and Xiao Qian deliberately squatted slowly to take advantage of the cover. She quickly removed the crystal aster flower ankle chain from her foot.


    There were many little aster flowers on the chain. Enduring the pain, Xiao Qian pulled them off one by one, not caring that her hands were cut by the metal.


    ¡°Are you done? Don¡¯t try playing tricks on me!¡± Da Mei urged.


    Xiao Qian came out from the bushes, ¡°All done, just had a false alarm. 1 must be too scared.¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and get in the car!¡±


    Da Mei carried an electric baton, walking behind Xiao Qian.


    As Xiao Qian got in the car, she took advantage of the opportunity to throw down one of the small aster flowers she had clutched in her hand.


    ¡°Sister, I get carsick. Can you open the window a bit, and let me sit by the window? I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll hit me if I throw up in the car¡­¡±


    -You¡¯re so troublesome!¡± Da Mei glared at Xiao Qian and pushed her to the window, leaving a crack open.


    Perhaps they found it too troublesome, or maybe they thought Xiao Qian looked too weak to cause trouble, Da Mei didn¡¯t restrain her further. So, throughout the journey, Xiao Qian kept throwing the small aster flowers out of the car window, tossing one whenever others were not looking.


    Although she knew that her actions might be useless, she still harbored a glimmer of hope.


    It was always better to do something than nothing.


    Has Yu Minglang noticed her disappearance? If he has, he would probably be looking for her by now.


    But even the powerful Shi Family in her past life couldn¡¯t find Shi Touyu, so Xiao Qian knew how difficult it would be for him to find her in a place like this. They chose one of the three roads, driving quickly towards an unknown destination.


    At this moment, in Qiang City, Yu Minglang was about to lose his temper.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu had been missing for over 24 hours.


    Although they hadn¡¯t yet reached the 48-hour mark for filing a missing person report, Yu Minglang already guessed that Xiao Qian had met with misfortune. No matter how angry she was at him, she wouldn¡¯t disappear for so long.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know that Xiao Qian was missing.


    After checking the situation with Zheng Xu, Yu Minglang told Jia Xiufang that Xiao Qian¡¯s mother had taken her on a trip and wouldn¡¯t be back for a few days. At this moment, it wouldn¡¯t do to make Jia Xiufang worried.


    She wouldn¡¯t be able to help anyway.


    Yu Minglang carried the burden alone..

 Chapter 280 - Chapter 268: Xiao Qiang Shows His Power (600+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 268: Xiao Qiang Shows His Power (600+ Monthly Tickets)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Yu Minglang and Zheng Xu teamed up for the first time, with Xiao Qian¡¯s whereabouts weighing on their hearts. These two rivals joined forces.


    Yu Minglang used all his connections in the legal realm to search for Xiao Qian, while Zheng Xu used his special channels.


    Fortunately, before Xiao Qian entered the singing hall, she asked Xiao Yu in front of Zheng Xu which private room she was in.


    This information did not exist in the past life.


    In the past life, Shi Touyu left home and came here, with no one knowing where she went or who she was with.


    Zheng Xu immediately found the singing hall¡¯s boss and demanded to see the surveillance footage. Thank heavens, there was surveillance in this singing hall.


    There weren¡¯t many places with surveillance in that era, even among venues frequented by dignitaries and nobles like singing halls, which avoided it. The boss of this singing hall had a crooked idea, installing surveillance in the private rooms¡¯ hidden areas in hopes of capturing footage of the dignitaries and nobles fooling around with young ladies for future use.


    This kind of secret should never be revealed, but Zheng Xu was no ordinary person. His power was terrifying, controlling almost half of the underground world in Qiang City. The boss obediently brought up the footage.


    Based on the surveillance, Yu Minglang found Xiao Xuanzi. As expected, she refused to say anything, claiming they left separately after getting in the car.


    When pressed for the license plate, driver¡¯s appearance, and characteristics, she stammered and avoided eye contact.


    Yu Minglang, an experienced special forces soldier, immediately realized that the girl was not as simple as she seemed.


    He decided to interrogate her overnight.


    At first, Xiao Xuanzi adamantly refused to speak and claimed Yu Minglang had no right to interrogate her, which was illegal.


    Yu Minglang then smashed a chair in front of her.


    ¡ö¡¯I¡¯m not here in any official capacity, just as a family member. If you tell me, I¡¯ll make your time inside a bit easier. If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll kill you. Test me if you don¡¯t


    believe me.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi still refused to speak, but she was already frightened by Yu Minglang.


    Seeing this, Yu Minglang had all the investigators leave, then suddenly grabbed Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s collar with one hand and dragged her to the window.


    This was the fourth floor.


    ¡°Not talking, huh? I¡¯ll send you on your way right now! If a single hair on my girlfriend¡¯s head is harmed, I¡¯ll kill your entire family!¡± Yu Minglang grabbed Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s hair with one hand. At first, she thought he was joking, but his crazed eyes made her realize that he might actually kill her.


    ¡°Fine, you¡¯re tough. It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t talk; I¡¯ll kill you right now!¡± Yu Minglang feigned letting go, and Xiao Xuanzi felt her body falling, screaming.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk!¡±


    Yu Minglang, holding her leg with one hand, easily pulled her up.


    Scared, Xiao Xuanzi knelt on the ground, coughing continuously.


    She had just brushed past the Death God.


    ¡°Hurry up and speak! If you dare to lie, you¡¯re as good as dead!¡± At this moment, Yu Minglang was possessed by a devil.


    Xiao Mei¡¯s safety made him forget about his bottom lines.


    ¡°Is it okay to be so rough inside?¡±


    Someone outside the interrogation room asked the captain.


    The captain knew Yu Minglang¡¯s background.


    ¡°Did you see anything? Did anyone complain to you?¡±


    ¡°Uh, no.¡± He understood.


    Yu Minglang stormed out of the room, fuming.


    ¡°Did you get her to talk?¡±


    ¡°Yes, lookup this license plate, it¡¯s probably fake. The driver is nicknamed Old Wu in the underworld, and his wife is called Da Mei. She doesn¡¯t know what they do. I¡¯ll use my network to find him. You can open a formal case; this is a serious human trafficking case involving an entire family.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s hand was still in a cast, but he didn¡¯t care; he only wanted to save his Xiao Mei


    quickly.


    Just as Yu Minglang prepared to launch a long-distance pursuit, his emergency contact phone rang.


    ¡°General Manager, there¡¯s a problem with the construction project we talked about earlier, and your big brother asked me to tell you¡ª¡± His company¡¯s department manager¡¯s anxious voice came through the phone.


    Without hesitation, Yu Minglang replied, ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡±


    To hell with the business, to hell with the money, as long as he could save his woman.


    Yu Minglang could no longer care about anything else; he only had one thought on his mind.


    Bring his Xiao Mei back.


    ¡°General Manager, you¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone.


    The others who were with him exchanged glances.


    ¡°One, should we¡ª¡±


    ¡°Enough chatter, get in the car!¡±


    Yu Minglang was seeing red. If he couldn¡¯t bring Xiao Mei back, his life would be over. Saving so many people, he couldn¡¯t believe his own girlfriend was abducted. It was shameful.


    The captain¡¯s portable communication equipment rang.


    ¡°I am¡ª¡±


    ¡°Put that stinky kid on the phone! Tell him if he doesn¡¯t pick up, don¡¯t blame me for not letting him come along!¡± Big Brother Yu¡¯s angry voice came through the phone.


    Yu Minglang snatched the phone.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to save my girlfriend. Deal with me however you want!¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s stopping you from saving her?! Were you planning to take their car? Our family¡¯s off-road vehicle can¡¯t compare to their car? Can you have some patience and listen to what I have to say?¡± Eldest Brother wanted to curse.


    ¡°Big Brother, what do you mean¡ª?¡±


    ¡°I had someone call you to let you know I¡¯ll take care of your company. I¡¯U handle any problem projects, and I¡¯m ordering you as your Big Brother to bring your sister-in-law back safely. If you lack money or people here, we have them!¡± Eldest Brother¡¯s words were resolute.


    ¡°Big Brother¡­¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t expect his big brother to say this.


    ¡°We¡¯re brothers, if I won¡¯t help you, who will? Remember, you must bring your sister-in-law back!¡±


    ¡°Understood!¡±


    He was fighting for his woman. He would definitely find Xiao Mei and bring her back safely!


    Xiao Mei, wait for me!


    At this moment, Xiao Qian, after going through countless winding mountain roads, finally arrived at her destination.


    A remote mountain village in a mountain valley.


    Time seemed to stand still here.


    It still looked like the 1960s or 1970s. The broken mud wall at the entrance of the village had slogans stating boys and girls were equal. Already fading with age, the words ¡°the girl¡± had been splashed with paint, indicating a preference for boys over girls.


    As Xiao Qian arrived, she observed the terrain carefully.


    This place was terrifying.


    The mountain roads were narrow and the road conditions were poor, only allowing one car at a time.


    If another car came, it might collide.


    A novice driver on these perilous mountain roads might topple over.


    Desolation all around.


    It was extremely poor. Upon arrival, the evildoers took Xiao Qian, Xiao Yu, and another girl off the car.


    Xiao Qian glanced around, noticing that the houses in this poor place were made of grass. The people were ragged and dirty. Several dirty children, their shoes revealing their toes despite the winter cold, ran up to them.


    The adults, all dirty, stared curiously, some with white hair already.


    These were the bachelors of the village..

 Chapter 281 - Chapter 269: Shi Yu turns evil (Flower Flutter Bell and He’s Jade+Update)

    Chapter 269: Shi Yu turns evil (Flower Flutter Bell and He¡¯s Jade+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    This place is too poor, the winds of reform and opening up can¡¯t reach here, the mountainous areas are closed off to information, and the people here value boys over girls. Girls born here are often abandoned, not many grow up, and the few who do are reluctant to stay in the village, desperately seeking to marry outside. This has led to many bachelors.


    Vicious cycle, looking down on girls, giving birth to a bunch of sons.


    These people are lazy and unwilling to go down the mountain to work, guarding their barren land, having no money, becoming bachelors, unable to find wives. So they pin their hopes of procreation on these ¡°reproductive tools¡± they buy with money.


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Xiao Yu, several old bachelors swallowed their saliva.


    These girls, unlike the women who had lived in the mountains for years, had tender faces like egg whites. They were indeed a breath of fresh air, but although they were beautiful, their frail bodies didn¡¯t seem like they could give birth to many sons.


    For these people, beauty is less important than giving birth to a litter of children.


    Shi Yu felt sick, as so many people were trading right at the entrance of the village under the broad daylight. It was disgusting.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian quickly scanned the crowd and her gaze stopped on a middle-aged man with half-bald hair. He was short, but with an exceptionally ferocious face, a Mediterranean bald spot on his head, and a large scar. Xiao Qian knew she had found the man she was looking for.


    This was the violent man from her past life who had bought Shi Yu, constantly beaten her, and was eventually killed by the twisted Shi Touyu.


    Xiao Qian gave Shi Touyu a look and whispered.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡±


    Shi Yu was a little nervous. What Xiao Qian wanted her to do was too shocking, and she didn¡¯t dare to do it.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, look at the girl next to you who is going crazy. Do you want you and me to become like that?¡±


    Xiao Qian whispered.


    Become twisted ahead of time, Shi Touyu!


    Seeing the poor girl, Shi Yu¡¯s heart ached. She must not let herself and her friend end up like that!


    ¡°My friend, it¡¯s up to you this time, Boss Qian. Bring out your acting skills, please!¡±


    Xiao Qian, the psychologist, was too good at psychological warfare. She had stimulated Shi Yu from being an overly frightened and inexperienced girl to having unlimited courage.


    She clenched her fists.


    She would fight with all her might to protect Boss Qian, as a twisted Shi Touyu begins to erupt from now on.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu were brewing their grand plan.


    Big Baldy was bargaining with the villagers.


    ¡°Look at this batch, so good, look at their hair, their faces, obviously able to reproduce!¡±


    ¡°Make it cheaper, it¡¯s so expensive.¡±


    Xiao Qian had once used this tone when shopping for clothes in the market, but when people were treated as items to be traded, this casual, guiltless, even unconstrained tone seemed particularly hateful.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes sparkled with hatred. These ignorant people, before long, would pay for their actions!


    The sun was still shining brightly, the sky was blue, and the air in the mountains was exceptionally good, except for the slightly strong wind.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the dire situation at the moment, Xiao Qian would definitely stop and appreciate the beautiful scenery.


    In such bright, sunny days, these people were doing such terrible things.


    The scariest thing was that they were clearly destroying someone¡¯s life without realizing how terrible they were doing.


    The instinct to reproduce made them forget that these ¡°goods¡± that were being bargained for were all born of parents and had feelings and lives of their own.


    In their eyes, women bought with money have only one purpose.


    Giving birth to sons.


    Many people came out to watch, men and women, young and old, but the numbness in their eyes was enough for Shi Touyu to remember for a lifetime.


    She had never done anything to hurt others.


    She worked hard to get to know every friend with all her heart.


    She was loyal to her friends, and even when she saw beggars on the side of the road, she would give them some change.


    Isn¡¯t it said, good begets good?


    So why would she be here?


    Her outlook on life began to change slowly. Xiao Qian had given her some concepts along the way, and Shi Touyu now saw these people as beasts.


    They treat her as a commodity, she sees them as beasts. She doesn¡¯t need to be afraid, nor does she need pity or mercy. She doesn¡¯t need to beg for mercy. All she has to do is do everything she can to help Boss Qian and herself escape this terrible place.


    Suddenly, the girl who had been barely breathing all the way, grabbed the nearest old lady who looked very kind and pleaded incessantly.


    ¡°Auntie, please save me, you are a good person, please save me!¡±


    The old lady had been feeding her grandson a kind of bun made from an unknown substance. Hearing the girl¡¯s plea, she shook off as if infected by a virus.


    One of the bad guys turned around and kicked the girl.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian and Shi Touyu saw the indifferent gazes in everyone¡¯s eyes, there was ridicule, indifference, numbness, and even the children had no sympathy.


    They had seen such scenes many times before. When dealing with goods, they didn¡¯t need to invest any emotions.


    Finally, Baldy settled the price with the people, and as Xiao Qian expected, the scary man with the scar on his head walked towards Shi Yu.


    And another old lady with triangular eyes and full of wrinkles walked towards Xiao Qian.


    Fortunately, they could understand the dialect these people spoke, which provided convenience for Xiao Qian and Shi Yu.


    The old lady with triangular eyes looked up and down at Xiao Qian, scoffing.


    ¡°Too skinny, can¡¯t bear sons, 4000 yuan is too expensive.¡±


    ¡°Auntie Apo, if you think it¡¯s expensive, I¡¯ll sell it to someone else. This is a clean girl, no one has touched her. Old Liu wanted to buy her for 4000, but I didn¡¯t sell her. Instead, I wanted to give your silly son a good deal. If you don¡¯t want it, I¡¯ll sell her!¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, it¡¯s her.¡± Auntie Apo walked up to Xiao Qian and pinched Xiao Qian¡¯s face with her black fingertips, ¡°I¡¯ll be your mother-in-law from now on, and I¡¯ll take you to see your man later. You better give birth to children for our family. I won¡¯t hit you, but if you dare to run, I¡¯ll break your legs, lock you up with sheep, and strip off your clothes!¡±


    Auntie Apo with triangular eyes was obviously a shrewish old lady.


    Xiao Qian looked at her with disdain but said nothing.


    Haha, mother-in-law?


    She suddenly thought of Yu Minglang¡¯s mother, who made her delicious food and enjoyed making medicinal diets. No one could be Xiao Qian¡¯s mother-in-law except her.


    Meanwhile, the ferocious man who had picked Shi Yu had already pulled out a wad of dirty money from his trouser pocket, and handed it over along with the girl.


    Taking advantage of their counting money, Xiao Qian gave Shi Yu a signal.


    Actress, it¡¯s up to you!


    Xiao Yu took a deep breath, suddenly knelt on the ground, raised her hands to the sky, and exclaimed in a voice more than an octave higher than her normal voice.


    ¡°Ah, Huang Xian¡¯er! Huang Xian¡¯er! Ah, they¡¯re all Huang Xian¡¯er! Ah, Huang Xian is coming for me!¡±

 Chapter 282 - Chapter 270: Starting the Counterattack

    Chapter 270: Starting the Counterattack


    Translator: 549690339


    Huang Xian is a yellow weasel in folk beliefs, also known as a yellow-skinned rat. This animal is known for being skilled at stealing chickens from farmers and having a highly spiritual nature. Huang Xian is said to hold grudges, so people should not provoke them.


    Older generations firmly believe that Huang Xian can possess people, causing them to speak nonsense or even act insanely. There¡¯s even a saying, ¡°a yellow weasel exchanges lives; one life for another life.¡± People don¡¯t dare to mess with it or attack it when they see it. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have a definite conclusion on whether this was true or not, as many remote areas believe in it.


    Shi Yu¡¯s shout made everyone stop in their tracks. Xiao Qian smiled, happy with the emotional effect, and decided to continue the act!


    Could it be that Shi Yu was possessed by Huang Xian?


    After shouting, Shi Yu suddenly started convulsing as if seized by cramps, rolling on the ground. At first, she robed horizontally. After two rolls, she suddenly jumped up and began performing exaggerated dancing movements, similar to disco moves but more extreme. She rolled her eyes back, and her hands became claw-like.


    She also mumbled something indecipherable.


    Xiao Qian found it hilarious in her heart. She asked Shi Yu to act like a possessed shaman, but what on earth was she mumbling?


    ¡°Good cat, good dog, somebody¡¯s soft-shelled turtle died, all the English-speaking people are dogs, all of them are dogs, teachers all walk in a crouch! Flatten a basin, make a pancake, basin flat, pancake flat! Black fertilizer volatilizes, turns gray and flowers fly! Gray fertilizer volatilizes, turns black and flowers fly!¡±


    She spoke too fast, mixed Chinese with English, and even included some Qiang City dialect which made it sound frightening. The tongue twister came out like a soul-summoning incantation!


    Xiao Qian would have been scared if she didn¡¯t know what was going on, as the performance was done artistically.


    The man who was buying Shi Yu was dumbfounded, and Big Baldy clutched the money tightly in fear.


    Was she frightened insane? If she became insane, they couldn¡¯t sell her at a high price, and the money would be nonrefundable!


    The two human traffickers snapped out of their shock and wanted to hit Shi Yu, but she suddenly trembled and jumped onto the roof of the van, crouching there and looking down at the people beneath her.


    ¡°Grandma Huang is here! You better kneel down immediately!¡±


    Her loud and piercing voice made people shudder. Xiao Qian screamed in coordination with her act.


    ¡°Ah, she¡¯s not possessed, she has become a fairy! Is she going to perform a miracle?¡±


    Being possessed and becoming a fairy are different. Possession usually means something bad has happened to the person, but becoming a fairy means they have a deep connection with the immortal, and can communicate with them, gaining knowledge from the past to the future!


    Once they become a fairy, they will essentially become a shaman in rural areas known for fortune-telling and making money in amazing ways. No one dares to offend them.


    In general, there are different types of immortals in the belief system, such as Huang Xian as a yellow weasel, fox spirits, snake spirits, and ghost spirits. Southeast Asia also has a somewhat similar concept called ¡°sorcerer.¡± They all share the same idea in inviting spirits to enter their bodies, bestowing various supernatural abilities.


    For example, when an elderly person in the village has a severe illness and doesn¡¯t know when they will pass away, they ask shamans for advice. The shaman predicts when the person is in danger, so the family can make preparations in advance. People also consult shamans about marriage compatibility, predicting the gender of their child, or solving conflicts between in-laws, such as finding out who stole something. If they become ill and medications don¡¯t work, they might think it¡¯s caused by a cursed spell, so they need the help of a shaman to remove it.


    Shi Yu heard about this concept of ¡°performing miracles¡± from Xiao Qian, who told her about a woman in a village who suddenly started talking gibberish and claiming that she had become a fairy. People from remote areas are more likely to believe in these things.


    When a person becomes a fairy and starts fortune-telling or offering advice, it is called ¡°performing miracles.¡±


    Yellow weasels are abundant in this area, and they sometimes hide in firewood stacks. Xiao Qian let Shi Yu pretend to be possessed by Huang Xian.


    No one knows whether there¡¯s scientific evidence behind it, but many people in villages believe in it. Families with shamans can make a lot of money.


    Xiao Qian asked Shi Yu to pretend to be a shaman at this critical moment.People in such places generally have no education and are the most superstitious.


    As expected, after Xiao Yu shouted, several older people actually knelt down. Big Baldy had traveled a lot and was more worldly-wise. Although he felt a little unnerved, he still mustered up the courage to kick the car.


    ¡°Get off quickly, or I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    ¡°Kill me? Someone in your family will die, someone in your family will die! At this moment, Shi Touyu¡¯s performance was truly heartfelt. She pointed at Big Baldy and shouted. The woman trafficker called Da Mei quickly stepped forward and bowed, ¡°Huang Xian, please forgive us. We didn¡¯t know.¡± -Kneel and kowtow to me, then I¡¯ll forgive you!¡± Shi Yu said resentfully.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, better to believe in the existence!¡±


    Big Baldy still maintained a skeptical attitude, not kneeling down and stopping Da Mei from kneeling as well.


    Suddenly, Shi Touyu stood up and pointed at the sky, ¡°1 am the ancient Huang Xian¡¯er Shi Touyu. You all must respect me as Grandma Huang. Today, you are lucky to meet an immortal. You dare not believe it, dare not believe me! Heaven and earth spirits, Taishang Laojun, please show up. Soul Returns, summon the souls, summon the souls! Departed people, come back to life!¡±


    Xiao Qian was speechless. Randomly reciting lines again! Are Taishang Laojun and your Grandma Huang on the same side? You even brought up Qu Yuan¡¯s Soul Returns!


    Every experience in life is precious wealth. Even if it doesn¡¯t seem all that good at the moment, you never know when it might come in handy.


    Shi Touyu had an unpleasant experience in the drama club. The club president betrayed her good friend, Boss Qian, which caused her to leave the club in a rage. She once regretted why she joined the lousy club in the first place, nearly causing Xiao Qian to stop hanging out with her.


    But at this moment, Shi Touyu was grateful for the acting skills that the drama club had given her. It was just perfect to deceive these ignorant people. Everyone was frightened by her performance. Shi Touyu stood on the roof of the car, fully devoted to her act. She convulsed and shouted while doing it. ¡°Summon the souls, the dead people come back to life! Look who I summoned, Wasabi Seed! It¡¯s Wasabi Seed!¡±


    When Shi Touyu shouted the name Xiao Qian told her to say, the man who bought her showed a sudden change in his expression and couldn¡¯t hide his amazement.


    After she shouted, Shi Touyu suddenly stared with wide-opened eyes, switched to a deeper voice, pointed at the man who bought her, took off one of her shoes, and threw it at him with force.


    ¡°You turtle bastard! Squandering money, engaging in misdeeds! AU the inheritance I left for you, did you use it aU to buy women?! Turtle bastard, turtle bastard, Da Paozi!¡±


    At her shout, the entire crowd of villagers watching the show let out a gasp. This was real!


    It¡¯s true possession! The soul of the dead has really possessed her!


    Wasabi Seed is the recently deceased father of Da Paozi, who is the man who bought Shi Touyu.


    Xiao Qian knew about this from her past life¡¯s resources. She remembered this information when she hypnotized Shi Touyu.


    -Who are you? Don¡¯t come over, don¡¯t come over!¡± The ferocious Da Paozi was fearless against living people, but respected the legends of gods and ghosts. Xiao Yu remembered Xiao Qian¡¯s repeated instructions- after changing her identity, she needed to be fierce, the fiercer the better, and recite her lines word for word.


    With a fierce determination, she jumped down, picked up a rock from the ground, and smashed it at Da Paozi¡¯s half-bald head.


    ¡°You ungrateful bastard, you don¡¯t even remember your own father.. The scar on your head was made by me with a hot iron!¡±

 Chapter 283 - Chapter 271: Grandmother, Spare Me

    Chapter 271: Grandmother, Spare Me


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Ah! Dad! You¡¯re back!¡± Da Paozi fell to his knees with a thud and began kowtowing fervently.


    His own father¡¯s name was spoken from the mouth of a strange woman, and even his vile temper was exactly the same as his father¡¯s!


    If this isn¡¯t Master Huang, then what is it!? It must be real!


    ¡°My goodness, there really are spirits!¡± Da Mei yelled out, and everyone else followed suit, including the human trafficker known as Big Baldy, who was frightened.


    They ALL fell to their knees promptly.


    Shi Touyu hopped over to Big Baldy the human trafficker and started smacking his head, saying with great satisfaction.


    ¡°Why is your head so shiny? It¡¯s blinding my eyes, you fairy! Kowtow to me, or you will pay with your life!¡± While saying this, Shi Touyu rhythmically kept smacking his head; even an evil person like him would be afraid of this!


    ¡°Please spare me, Grandma Huang!¡± Big Baldy kowtowed to Shi Yu.


    Shi Yu wanted him to continue kowtowing until he bled, but Xiao Qian had signaled to her with a look.


    Stop while you¡¯re ahead, too much and it will be exposed! Technically, the flaw was already present. You summoned a soul and even used Master Huang¡¯s tone, aren¡¯t you afraid that people would notice that you¡¯re pretending?


    But right now, these people were too scared and couldn¡¯t think about these things.


    ¡°Get me some incense!¡± Shi Yu had to reluctantly refrain and make her demand in Master Huang¡¯s way.


    Big Baldy immediately drove off to the village¡¯s only store to buy incense. In this kind of remote and desolate place, it was difficult to buy normal products, but there was always a supply of incense and paper money. The poorer the place, the more faith it held.


    The fact that someone like Big Baldy, who was believed by the village to possess ¡°infinite powers,¡± went to buy incense convinced everyone of Shi Yu, who was possessed by a fairy.


    ¡°These two women have never been here, how did they know?¡±


    ¡°Quiet down, it¡¯s Master Huang who has possessed her, don¡¯t let her hear you!¡±


    Xiao Yu pointed at the two whispering villagers and laughed eerily.


    ¡°I heard, I heard!¡±


    The eerie laughter frightened the villagers, causing them to fall on their knees and beg, ¡®Grandma Huang, spare us!¡¯ over and over.


    ¡°Turtle-like son of a¡­ I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t mess with Grandma Huang! Take good care of her, serve Master Huang properly. He will forecast your future and bring you good fortune. Don¡¯t ever share a bed with her. If you do, the fairy will feel insulted and leave, you must pay with your life!¡±


    Truly believing this was his father, Da Paozi hastily kowtowed.


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m already forty and I still don¡¯t have a child. Our family line will come to an end!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shi Yu became angry and kicked his head with the heel of her shoe, ¡°Are you an idiot?¡±


    ¡°Dad, what do you mean?¡±


    Shi Yu cleared her throat, ¡°After I died, I went out to have a look around and learned a few slang curse words! Isn¡¯t it good to have a fairy residing here? Wouldn¡¯t people come to her for divination? Would you still need to worry about not getting a wife if you have money? If you dare touch her, your entire family will die!¡±


    ¡°But Dad, you¡¯re already dead¡­¡±


    ¡°Even if I am dead, I can die again and remain in limbo forever! By that time, I¡¯ll come back as a fierce ghost and haunt you every single day!¡±


    After Shi Yu said this, according to the script that Xiao Qian gave her, it should be the end.


    But looking at Xiao Qian, she wasn¡¯t content with only getting herself out of danger. She was temporarily safe with her acting as Master Huang, but what about Boss Qian?


    Ignoring Boss Qian¡¯s advice, Shi Yu took a deep breath and her voice changed again into piercing fairylike tone.


    Pointing in Shi Tou¡¯s direction, ¡°That young lady over there is my Good Wealth Girl. If anyone touches, hits, or bullies her, I will make them suffer from headaches, stomachaches, and they will be childless for a lifetime!¡±


    Xiao Qian was initially amused and impressed by Shi Yu¡¯s exceptional performance, but when she heard Shi Yu improvising, she was both surprised and moved.The reason she had Shi Touyu only guarding her was because in the situation she had hypnotized Shi Touyu to know, it was limited to Wasabi Seed. If she said more, it would be easily exposed.


    If exposed as a fake, Shi Touyu would be unable to protect himself.


    However, this young woman, in a crucial time, was focused on rescuing Xiao Qian.


    As Xiao Qian had predicted, not controlling the scale properly could easily cause trouble.


    Indeed, the old woman who bought Xiao Qian refused to cooperate, stepping forward.


    ¡°Respected Immortal, this is the daughter-in-law my family bought. We paid money for her. Don¡¯t blame us, Immortal, I¡¯ll bum spirit money for you.¡±


    ¡°Even burning won¡¯t do, she¡¯s my girl servant, you¡¯ve dirtied my girl, what am I to do!¡±


    A cold sweat covered Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    Hey elder sister, you were supposed to pretend to be an immortal and trick people. You mentioned a girl servant, in religious context it is associated with the Boy of Good Fortune and the Dragon Maiden, both are Guanyin¡¯s associates! What kind of nonsense have you mashed together!


    You are not taking this seriously at all.


    Anyone who has a bit of common sense can see through this.


    Luckily, these mountain people are so backward and ignorant, Shi Touyu¡¯s previous performance already fooled them, no one is focusing on this detail, they all didn¡¯t know what a good wealth girl¡¯s function is, they might think that this fairy is very capable, she even has a maid.


    The human trafficker Da Mei came up and pulled Auntie Apo, ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t disturb the Immortal, listen to her, give this girl to her.¡±


    Auntie Apo respected ghosts and gods, but value money more.


    For money, she could even risk her life. To Auntie Apo, 4000 was a large sum of money. She had used a lot of effort to accumulate this money, how could she possibly let Xiao Qian go!


    So she glared, ¡°I don¡¯t believe that even immortals bully people, you wait, I will splash chicken blood on you! I will make you lose your divine power!¡±


    Shi Touyu didn¡¯t anticipate that she couldn¡¯t fool this person. This person wanted money instead of her life, she even dared to confront gods and ghosts. Now the situation was critical.


    If she didn¡¯t find a way to back down, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t be saved, she herself would also be finished.


    Boss Qian spent so much time planning a good hand, and it was going to end up ruined in her hands!


    At the critical moment, Shi Touyu used all her IQ and was seen pointing at Auntie Apo.


    ¡°You are going to have bad luck, you are going to have great misfortune, my girl servant, listen to my command!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what Shi Touyu was trying to do, she could only comply and bow, Shi Touyu shouted, ¡°Today show them the color red, a lot of red, whoever dares to touch you, let her ancestors have bad luck for eighteen generations, tomorrow let her bring ten chickens to pay respects to me!¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes in her heart, this place is so poor, does it seem like they could afford ten chickens?


    Shi Touyu made such a fuss, asking people for a large sum of money, it was very likely to drive this old woman, who wanted money instead of her life, to the extreme.


    So Xiao Qian also exceeded expectations.


    ¡°Grandma Huang, ten is too much, two is just right.¡±


    ¡°Just right, just right, haha, Turtle, hit her, hit her!¡± Shi Touyu pointed at Auntie Apo and said to the violent Turtle, her Turtle was very obedient, rolled up his sleeves and went over.


    Da Paozi grabbed Auntie Apo¡¯s collar, ¡°If you dare to disturb our family¡¯s fairy, and she loses her divine power, I¡¯ll eliminate your entire family!¡±


    Whose family gets an Immortal, that family is wealthy.


    Shi Touyu just clapped her hands, ¡°Hit this old hag in the mouth, hit her, hit!¡±


    ¡°Slap!¡± Da Paozi slapped her, Auntie Apo saw stars, sat on the ground, and slapped her own thigh and yelled, ¡°Heavenly Lord, the fairy¡¯s house is bullying people, let lightning strike me dead, come and kill me!¡±


    Xiao Qian broke out in a cold sweat for Shi Touyu..

 Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 272: The Best of Both Worlds (Monthly Tickets 650+ Added)

    Chapter 284: Chapter 272: The Best of Both Worlds (Monthly Tickets 650+ Added)


    Translator: 549690339


    On the way here, Xiao Qian had been strategizing every step, she has thought of everyone¡¯s bottom line and their inner fears.


    The reason she didn¡¯t suggest to Shi Touyu to ask these people to release them was that she knew they would never agree.


    When people are impoverished to a certain point, their perspective of the world alters. They reverence gods and spirits, but if it¡¯s for money, they would dare to kill even them.


    Their respect for gods and spirits is not born out of heartfelt belief, but fear and for personal gain. When the fear induced by the spirits exceeds their threshold, and they can¡¯t achieve their goals, they simply stop believing.


    To these people, gods and spirits are all commodities for trade. The faith of the least privileged people is solely based on utilitarianism.


    So Xiao Qian had Shi Touyu pretend to be possessed by the Grand Immortal and chose to stay, instead of asking to leave, thereby deceiving the others and preventing them from suspecting that they were being set up.


    The man would not dare harm Shi Yu and would treat her well. Then she would be able to waste time by telling their fortunes or helping them amass wealth, while waiting for a rescue or a chance to escape.


    But Shi Yu didn¡¯t follow Xiao Qian¡¯s script. She didn¡¯t have as strong an understanding of human nature as Xiao Qian. Thinking that they believed in her divine power, she wasn¡¯t content with her own safety, she wanted to rescue Xiao Qian as well.


    But Shi Touyu miscalculated.


    The woman who had bought Xiao Qian valued the 4000 dollars more than her own life.


    In a place like this, it would take years to save that much. Without this sum of money, they would lose all hope of a decent future.


    So Shi Yu¡¯s request didn¡¯t materialize, and the obnoxious old lady with triangular eyes bit her back.


    Money, interest had already surpassed their reverence for gods and spirits.


    If at this point, Shi Yu had shown weakness, or said something wrong, her identity as a deity would have been questioned.


    Xiao Qian broke out in cold sweat.


    But at this critical moment, Shi Yu¡¯s potential surged by 200%. Her imaginative mind from drawing comics and her determination to protect her friends, turned her into an invincible warrior.


    She started leaping around again, babbling nonsensical prophecies, circling the old lady, clapping her hands, and emitting creepy laughter from time to time.


    ¡°In three days¡¯ time, you will meet misfortune. There¡¯s a star of disaster atop your house that will gnaw at your neck and chew your head, haha, Good Wealth Girl, she will bleed tonight, bleed a lot!¡±


    The bald headed man who went to buy incense has just returned. Not knowing what had transpired, he saw Shi Yu hopping around Aunt Apo, he placed the incense sticks in the ground and Shi Yu immediately sat down cross-legged, pretending to accept their worship, all the while mumbling words under her breath.


    ¡°When you go back, don¡¯t take the same route you came. A black dog blocks the path back, you are doomed if you go that way.¡±


    ¡°But deity¡­ there¡¯s only one path up the mountain¡­¡± Big Baldy seemed troubled.


    Shi Yu opened her eyes wide,¡±You dare question me?!¡±


    Da Mei, who was already a firm believer, immediately offered assistance.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, you forgot, there¡¯s another path!¡±


    ¡°But¡­ that path is broken in the middle, our vehicle won¡¯t be able to pass¡­¡± Big Baldy hesitated.


    ¡°Take that path, there¡¯s a Golden Pig on it!¡± Shi Yu was persuasive in a pushy way. Yes, you all must take the narrow path, I hope your car breaks down, and it would be best if it falls off the mountain and you all die!


    Xiao Qian almost burst out laughing.


    After the naive country girl turned dark, her skill at swindling people improved greatly. She encouraged others to talk, and they believed what she said was true. She certainly looked like a rural shaman.


    ¡°Deity, when you speak of the Golden Pig, you mean     ?¡± Big Baldy asked


    respectfully, all the others listened in earnestly.


    Shi Yu, having fumbled words under her breath, shook her head.


    ¡°Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. You have committed many sins in this life, but your ancestors were virtuous. Before you turn 50, there will be a Golden Pig for you to find. If you don¡¯t find it, you can only wait till after 50. Also, you have three children, the youngest is a boy, he¡¯s in danger during the first lunar month, don¡¯t let him see the sun! If he¡¯s gone, you won¡¯t have a son in the future!¡± When Shi Yu got to the latter part of her prophecy, she pointed at Da Mei, who was terrified.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, we should rush home!¡±


    Da Mei received information about her child during a casual conversation on the road with Xiao Qian. When Shi Yu used it to further her ruse, Da Mei thought Shi Yu was powerful and foresighted. Da Mei was worried about her son and wanted to rush home.


    ¡°Grandma Huang, about the Golden Pig    ¡± Big Baldy was still concerned


    about the unexpected fortune.


    Shi Yu was getting tired of keeping up the act, she stiffened and fell flat on the ground.


    A silence fell upon everyone around.


    After calculating in her head that around ten seconds had passed, Shi Yu suddenly sat up and rubbed her eyes.


    ¡°What just happened?¡±


    ¡°Did the deity depart? It seems I didn¡¯t see you sending her off?¡±


    According to the local tradition, you are supposed to see off the deities that have been summoned. Shi Yu had overlooked this, and Xiao Qian didn¡¯t mention it either. She glanced over at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°The deity we summoned is from a foreign land, she doesn¡¯t follow the same customs as the local ones.¡± Xiao Qian quickly covered for her.


    ¡°If you need to know your future, come to my house! For auspicious and other events, relationship troubles, impending deaths of the elderly, our deity can tell it all.¡± Da Paozi laughed. He felt extremely lucky, like he had brought home a golden goose for only 4000 dollars.


    The bald human trafficker stood up, rubbing his sore knees.


    It was infuriating! If they had known earlier that the girl they smuggled could foresee the future, they could have kept her themselves. But they had already taken the money and couldn¡¯t go back on their word.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, let¡¯s go back quickly, I¡¯m worried about the child!¡± Da Mei was afraid that what the deity had predicted might come true.


    Big Baldy was reluctant to take the difficult path, but was also curious if the Golden Pig was real. So, he made up his mind.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± If he didn¡¯t find the Golden Pig, he would come back!


    The villagers around were all amazed.


    Look, she is indeed a deity.


    The man who bought Shi Yu didn¡¯t dare to mistreat her. After all, when the ¡°deity¡± was possessing her, it had said to treat her well and not to touch her, but to keep her well fed and in comfort.


    Shi Yu left with the man, but not before stealing glances at Xiao Qian, worried about her. What will happen to her boss?


    Xiao Qian gave her a thumbs-up in encouragement. Shi Yu held back her tears and turned away.


    She understood what Xiao Qian meant.


    If she could not continue to pretend, there would be no hope left for her and Xiao Qian.


    She wished she could switch places with Xiao Qian, but in order to escape this hellish place, she must suppress her fear and guilt towards her friend. Only then could she complete this dance on fire in chains to the end.


    She hoped that Xiao Qian would start her period today.


    Just before they arrived, when the human traffickers weren¡¯t paying attention, Xiao Qian had told Shi Yu about her impending period.


    This was also one of the reasons why Xiao Qian wanted Shi Yu to pretend to host the Grand Immortal instead of doing it herself.


    The more culturally backward the place, the more superstitious people are.


    They believe that a woman¡¯s menstruation is impure and it is absolutely a taboo for a man to have intercourse with a woman during her menstruation. They believe that touching it would bring bad luck.


    Xiao Qian wanted to make use of this, to protect herself and Shi Touyu..

 Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 275: Beating Up the Scum

    Chapter 287: Chapter 275: Beating Up the Scum


    Translator: 549690339


    The old man whom Auntie Apo is so afraid of is called Dagen¡¯er¡ªhave to complain about the naming convention in this family: the older ones are named Dagen¡¯er, Er Gen¡¯er, and San Gen¡¯er, while the children¡¯s generation have names like Du Gen¡¯er; so tacky! They must really want to pass on their descendants.


    This also proves one thing: what you fear is what you get.


    Calling someone clever might make them stupid, calling someone beautiful might make them ugly. With the name Gen¡¯er in their family, they might just end up without descendants.


    It is their bad luck that this family has encountered a demoness like Xiao Qian. At the same time, Dagen¡¯er is also looking at Xiao Qian, this purchased item feels very strange to him.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid?¡±


    ¡°What am I afraid of? I am Grandma Huang¡¯s good wealth girl, whoever dares to touch me will lose descendants.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll kill you now, just like the woman we bought for Du Gen¡¯er before!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart is startled; is it that the red cloth on the hoe is because an innocent girl has already been victimized?


    She becomes more angry in her heart, just how lowly can those who take people¡¯s lives for granted be!


    ¡°You better respect me. With me, Grandma Huang will bless your family with prosperity, a booming lineage, and money in abundance! If you mess with me, I¡¯ll make your family¡¯s lineage cease!¡±


    The man is struck by Xiao Qian¡¯s words, so he swings his hoe angrily, but dares not touch Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian guessed right; this family¡¯s weak point lies in their children.


    From their names to the attitude towards buying a wife for the fool, Xiao Qian has a bold inference.


    ¡°Apo, when are you returning his money?¡±


    Both people¡¯s eyes widened at the same time, and Xiao Qian breathed a sigh of relief, having guessed correctly.


    Auntie Apo¡¯s family has only one idiot son, and it¡¯s not easy to get 4000 yuan relying on just one woman. There is only one possibility: Dagen¡¯er or someone else borrowed money.


    In such a poor place, money is treated like treasure. Borrowing money means this family must be eager for their descendants.


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Auntie Apo¡¯s back hair stands on end.


    ¡°Grandma Huang told me.¡±


    You re talking nonsense; you guys were separated!¡±


    ¡°The immortals come and go without a trace, she sent a little devil to ride on your shoulder, does your shoulder hurt?¡± It¡¯s strange if it doesn¡¯t hurt after being smashed by a brick during a fight.


    Auntie Apo shudders, scared out of her wits.


    How could it not hurt when she was slapped during a fight?


    ¡°If you¡¯re lying, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Dagen¡¯er says skeptically.


    ¡°We¡¯ll see!¡±


    Every psychologist used to be a fortune teller who fooled people easily in their past lives.


    Actually, there is scientific evidence for this; more than half of these immortals in rural areas are nonsense, but they are good at following people¡¯s hearts, giving them clues to make up many stories, and they are particularly good at talk nonsense, which can be confusing.


    In a sense, these rural immortals are similar to psychologists, helping to solve some heart-wrenching troubles; if they can¡¯t solve them, they forcibly interpret them with ghost stories. Xiao Qian, with a background in psychology, has a keen observational and analytical skill making it easy to fool people without any pressure.


    At this point, this family is also half-convinced and half-skeptical about Xiao Qian. They dare not hit her but are not completely convinced.


    When they arrive at the location, Xiao Qian sees the straw house from The Three Little Pigs. The house is very run-down, and the straw roof is about to collapse. The dirty yard is surrounded by wooden boards, raising only two skinny chickens. Xiao Qian suddenly feels like laughing.


    Shi Touyu will definitely get to eat these two chickens tomorrow.


    Outside is a pile of com stalks, which seem to be used for burning. Xiao Qian scans the surroundings, getting a good idea of the situation.


    This family has a lot of flammable materials. Hehe, hopefully, they aren¡¯t too poor to have soybean oil as well¡­


    What do flammable materials plus oil make?


    Xiao Qian enters the house without any expression, and a dirty man comes and hugs Auntie Apo, laughing foolishly.


    ¡°I want a wife! I want a wife!¡±


    So this is the idiot son, Du Gen¡¯er.


    His age is unclear, with messy hair, wearing torn trousers that reveal his knees, one foot in a shoe and the other bare, so dirty that his skin color cannot be seen, and his body emits a pungent odor.


    ¡°This is your wife!¡± Auntie Apo pushes Xiao Qian towards him.


    Xiao Qian immediately glares back ferociously, her aura flaring up, and although the idiot is stupid, he still has the animal instinct and senses Xiao Qian¡¯s murderous intentions, getting frightened and screaming while retreating, clinging to his uncle without letting go.


    ¡°Ghost! She¡¯s a ghost! Ahh!¡±


    Perfect cooperation! The little devil in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart has grown horns.


    Come on, use your foolishness as a tribute to Boss Qian.


    Xiao Qian has no sympathy for this family.


    Being poor and stupid is no excuse for them to kill and buy a wife for someone else¡¯s son and treat people like livestock. Therefore, for what Xiao Qian is about to do, she has no guilt.


    Who else should they have messed with if not Xiao Qian? You don¡¯t provoke me, and I don¡¯t mess with you. If you dare to mess with me, I¡¯ll destroy your whole family!


    As she thinks this way, her murderous intent intensifies, and the idiot becomes more scared.


    Though he¡¯s stupid, he still has the sense to be afraid.


    ¡°You stupid thing, this is your wife, what are you afraid of!¡± Auntie Apo goes to hit the idiot who runs around the room. Suddenly, the ferocious old man, Dagen¡¯er who has been following them, kicks the fool down and drags him into the small dilapidated room, pointing at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You, come here!¡±


    Xiao Qian walks over, and Dagen¡¯er says to Auntie Apo, ¡°Go cook I¡¯ll let them consummate their marriage now. No matter what kind of immortal you are, you¡¯ll have to bear children here! Give birth to a child, and I¡¯ll let you go out to make money and buy meat for you!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes flash with coldness; right now, she only wants to eat their flesh!


    Dagen¡¯er forces Xiao Qian and the idiot into a room, then moves a dirty chair to sit in front of the broken stove, actually not leaving, intending to watch the whole process?!


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, he is still a virgin. I killed the previous woman who didn¡¯t listen and refused to sleep with him. He doesn¡¯t know these things; I¡¯ll guide you both, now lie down!¡±


    The idiot runs scared on the kang, while Xiao Qian stands on the floor, not moving. Dagen¡¯er¡¯s face is menacing.


    ¡°What are you doing, hurry up!¡±


    ¡°The little devil from the immortal family is here, she says¡­if you treat her well and let go of her good wealth girl, next year you¡¯ll have a son of your own, why be so concerned with someone else¡¯s child?¡±


    ¡°What?!!! Are you telling the truth?¡± Dagen¡¯er becomes excited instantly, takes a step forward and stares intently at Xiao Qian, his eyes showing eagerness.


    Xiao Qian observes him and becomes even more certain of her thoughts.


    It¡¯s possible that this guy¡¯s ability to spend so much money on a wife for his dead brother¡¯s idiot son comes from desperation, as his children may have all died, or his body is unfit to have them.


    ¡°A big fat son! Do you want one? Born on the 20th day of the lunar month, 8 pounds, large ears drooping over the shoulders, nose touching the sky, wide mouth, bound to be an official!¡±


    This is Marshal Tian Peng¡¯s look


    Xiao Qian thinks pretending to be a con artist is an addictive behavior.


    Successfully fooling a fierce person is also a very fulfilling act..

 Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 276: Everything is Safe (Monthly ticket 700+ update)

    Chapter 288: Chapter 276: Everything is Safe (Monthly ticket 700+ update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Xiao Qian saw Dagen¡¯er so agitated, so she simply took a bold gamble and lowered her voice to say.


    Grandma Huang said she will take me to see her tomorrow, and she can cure your problem too, and next year you¡¯ll be holding a big fat son!¡±


    There are plenty of piglets in the pigsty, all fat and white.


    ¡°Really¡­ can it be cured?¡± Dagen¡¯er was too excited.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°It can be cured. Grandma Huang¡¯s little ghost said that although your problem has been for a long time, it can be cured, provided that you keep me safe.¡±


    He paid for an idiot to marry a wife, watched the idiot spend his wedding night, but didn¡¯t go up himself, isn¡¯t that sexual dysfunction?


    With just one sentence and one deduction, Xiao Qian figured him out.


    In her past life, she had seen many wealthy patients and they were all cunning. To find their Soul Code, Xiao Qian had long practiced the art of talking, and this old man, although cruel, was simply child¡¯s play compared to the tycoons of the business and political world.


    I m 65, can I still¡­ have a son?¡± The vicious old man was surprisingly a little shy.


    ¡°Yes, the woman who can give birth for you will meet with you and Grandma Huang tomorrow. Bring ten big steamed buns and me. She will tell you what to do! Don¡¯t say you¡¯re 65, even if you¡¯re 75, as long as Grandma Huang allows you to give birth, you can!¡±


    Dagen¡¯er was invigorated but still severely suppressing his joy and said,


    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll forget about it today but I¡¯ll take you there tomorrow. If you are lying, I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    ¡°You have too much blood on your hands, and you¡¯re hurting your Yin virtue, so heaven is cutting off your descendants.¡±


    Dagen¡¯er took it as truth and turned to take the idiot out, locked the door from the outside, and locked Xiao Qian inside.


    He gave up on the wedding night but still didn¡¯t treat Xiao Qian as his own, keeping her locked up.


    But at least he didn¡¯t tie her up, and even brought her dinner ¨C a bowl of sweet potato rice. This family was too poor.


    The bowl was very dirty, but Xiao Qian held back her disgust and ate.


    She needed strength and had things to do.


    Her period still hadn¡¯t come, but Xiao Qian used her excellent intelligence to crush the human scum and momentarily preserved her chastity. The moon was bright and the stars sparse, she leaned against the door, eyes closed, taking a short rest.


    She didn¡¯t want to lie on the bed. Dagen¡¯er left and warned the unruly old lady not to touch Xiao Qian, but she was still afraid that the hateful woman would bring the idiot in. She was sitting down to conserve her energy, and any slight movement would wake her up.


    After being warned, Auntie Apo still refused to accept it. She pushed her idiot son, ¡°Go, go to that room and hold your wife!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to, she¡¯s a ghost, a ghost!¡± The idiot was still shocked by Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    Auntie Apo hit him in anger. After finishing, she still couldn¡¯t let it rest and walked to Xiao Qian¡¯s room. Before she even pushed the door, Xiao Qian, who had already heard her footsteps, calmly said.


    ¡°Does your head hurt? Grandma Huang said that if you dare to touch me again, she¡¯ll continue to make you see red!¡±


    Auntie Apo was scared away.


    How could it not hurt? She had a fight and got punched in the face by the old rascal. From a scientific perspective, this was a mild concussion.


    Xiao Qian circled her arms around her knees.


    Xiao Qiang, you must, find me, I won¡¯t play around this time, I¡¯ll definitely, love you well¡­


    Two houses away from Xiao Qian¡¯s location, Shi Yu¡¯s treatment was much better.


    The man who bought him, although his family¡¯s condition was just average in the village, killed a chicken to welcome the fairy¡¯s arrival. Shi Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel nauseous as he watched the chicken¡¯s blood spurt from its severed neck, but he had to hold back.


    ¡°Auntie Shi Touyu, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Da Paozi respectfully called Xiao Yu an aunt.


    This was also Xiao Yu¡¯s trick.


    ¡°I¡¯m excited when I see the chicken!¡± Xiao Yu pretended to be crazy and excited. ¡°Eat more, Auntie. Tomorrow we will see people¡¯s fortunes. You¡¯re so accurate, and the little ghost you¡¯re raising really made Auntie Apo jealous.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s got the news?¡± Xiao Yu was overjoyed.


    ¡°Auntie, what are you talking about? Auntie Apo has cracked her head open, she heard that the little ghost you are raising told the girl about stealing men.¡± Shi Yu swallowed, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I meant. My girl is so good at getting things done!¡±


    Whew, thankfully, the term ¡°coming of age¡± can mean smart and clever. Thanks to the profoundness of the Chinese language and the versatility of dialects!


    At dinner, Da Paozi gave Shi Yu the chicken head and chicken feet, and said with a fawning tone.


    ¡°Auntie, eat quickly. You must love this, right?¡±


    The legendary Huang Xian¡¯er loved eating chicken heads and chicken feet. Whoever was offering a protection charm to their home would offer this to her on special occasions.


    Shi Yu was disgusted by these things. She swallowed down her nausea and grabbed the chicken head and feet to eat. For Boss Qian¡¯s safety, she had to play this role to the end!


    There was only one bed in the house. When it was time to sleep, Da Paozi made up the bed with gleaming eyes.


    Shi Yu was startled.


    Although according to Boss Qian¡¯s statement, she could keep her innocence, this man had been single for so many years, and couldn¡¯t stand the smell of a woman. It would be fine during the day, but at night, if he went crazy on the same bed, she would be screwed. What should she do?


    Even gods are afraid of perverts. Really.


    Shi Touyu¡¯s eyes rolled, and suddenly she started jumping around the room.


    When Da Paozi saw this, he stepped back in fright.


    Had she suddenly become possessed?


    ¡°You turtle bastard! How dare you steal chicken!¡±


    ¡°Ah! Dad!¡± When Da Paozi saw this, he knew that his ¡°dad¡± had come to possess her again and immediately showed respect.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I offer this to honor Auntie?¡±


    ¡°Throw her into the chicken coop tonight!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Shi Yu licked her lips, ¡°Huang Xian¡¯er loves chickens! Of course, to avoid this woman going out to eat other people¡¯s chickens and causing trouble, you should block the entrance to the chicken coop.¡±


    Taking a step back to make progress. If she only said stay in the yard, this man would definitely not agree. So, she would say lock it up, to let him relax his guard.


    Shi Yu wasn¡¯t stupid. She almost messed up by not saving Boss Qian. She had reflected on it and realized she needed to walk on these people¡¯s edges. She would stop the things they were afraid of, and he would let down his guard.


    Seeing that Da Paozi still didn¡¯t believe her, Shi Yu took out the trump card Boss Qian had told her about.


    ¡°Look at this useless turtle son of yours! Go, dig out the bricks from the small house. There¡¯s money there for you!¡±


    ¡°Ah! Thank you, Dad!¡±


    In her past life, Shi Yu told Xiao Qian that she was always planning to escape. When Da Paozi went to the field, she would be locked in the small room, and she would dig out the bricks trying to dig a tunnel. She hadn¡¯t dug the tunnel successfully, but she found a jar with 100 yuan in it.


    It was with this money that she escaped after killing someone.


    Shi Yu had the man take her to the chicken coop, sitting among the flock of chickens, smelling the pungent odor. She had no regrets. They both had to leave safely!


    Hopefully, Boss Qian, everything will be fine.


    Brother Qiao Zhen, when will you notice that your Shi Yu sister is gone?


    Where are you¡­.

 Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter 267: Massacre Begins

    Chapter 289: Chapter 267: Massacre Begins


    Translator: 549690339 I


    Xiao Qian successfully brainwashed Da Gen¡¯er, who had male problems.


    Just as daybreak was beginning, Da Gen¡¯er came to Xiao Qian¡¯s doorstep, requesting her to join him in seeking Shi Touyu¡¯s fortune-telling.


    Even the only two chickens in the yard were taken along, leaving Auntie Apo tearful but believing in them.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s enigma and her repeated prophecies came true, and Auntie Apo really saw the red sign yesterday and dreamed of being chased by Master Huang at night.


    Moreover, Xiao Qian infected Auntie Apo and her family¡¯s fool with a cold as well.


    The super flu virus brought from the city was too much for the people in the mountain village to handle.


    Auntie Apo woke up feeling a headache all over, and her idiot son Du Gen¡¯er was crying and fussing about how his head had been split open by an evil ghost with a knife.


    Thus, Auntie Apo treated Xiao Qian with a bit more reverence in her heart.


    Xiao Qian followed Da Gen¡¯er to Da Paozi¡¯s house, where Shi Touyu was purchased. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Shi Touyu, covered with chicken feathers, pacing back and forth, while Da Paozi knelt on the ground, slapping himself in the face.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Grandma Huang, I won¡¯t dare do it again, I¡¯m wrong!¡±


    Apologizing while beating himself, Shi Touyu circled around him, making cooing sounds, looking just like a possessed madwoman.


    Seeing Shi Touyu covered in chicken feathers and dirty, Xiao Qian feared she might suffer. While Da Gen¡¯er was chatting with Da Paozi, Xiao Qian quietly asked in English.


    ¡°What happened to you like this?¡±


    ¡°He came over in the middle of the night, and I don¡¯t know what he wanted to do, so I grabbed a live chicken from the coop and bit into it, getting my mouth full of feathers, and he got scared.¡±


    ¡°¡­How come you were in the chicken coop?¡±


    ¡°Afraid he might have bad intentions, I scared him anyway. What about you?¡± Shi Yu¡¯s English wasn¡¯t good, so she spoke in a mixture of English and Chinese.


    Xiao Qian made an ok gesture, very good; neither member of the pretending-to-be-ghosts duo had suffered any losses.


    As Shi Yu predicted, Da Paozi felt uneasy at the thought of having a watery-eyed beautiful woman in his house, and he lay on a bed that felt like it was on fire. In the middle of the night, he went out to take a look.


    When a man is on that fire, he doesn¡¯t fear anything that he used to hold in awe, and he just wants to take advantage first.


    Shi Yu couldn¡¯t sleep outside and heard him moving the stones in the chicken coop. In a hurry, she grabbed a live chicken and bit a mouthful of feathers. The chicken¡¯s screams were dreadful, and under the moonlight, a woman with chicken feathers in her mouth and fierce eyes looked just like a weasel stealing chickens.


    Da Paozi was so scared that he nearly choked on his own saliva and crawled back into the house. When people get frightened, they can easily get heart disease, fearing Master Huang might come to settle accounts, and he got sick as soon as he woke up. Xiao Qian¡¯s flu probably affected him too, and many villagers who came to watch the excitement also got infected.


    But he only thought that it was a manifestation of Master Huang¡¯s power, so he went to Shen Yu to confess his bad intentions last night. Shi Yu took the opportunity to make him hit himself until his mouth bled.


    Xiao Qian came over just in time, and the two girls exchanged victorious glances, especially Xiao Qian, who was a very accomplished carrier of the flu virus from the city to the mountain village.


    It can be foreseen that the flu virus will spread in this isolated mountain village, and it won¡¯t be easy to get better. There may not be any good medicine here, so Shi Yu¡¯s actions will make people think of it as some kind of evil illness.


    The two exchanged a few words, and when Da Gen¡¯er came over, they stopped talking.


    ¡°What did Grandma Huang say?¡± Da Gen¡¯er had never left the mountains, and there was no television to contact the outside world in the mountains, so he didn¡¯t understand what Xiao Qian and Shi Yu had said.


    ¡°Grandma Huang said she already knew you came here to seek a child.¡±


    Da Gen¡¯er admired her even more and respectfully said, ¡°Please give us guidance, Grandma Huang!¡±Shi Yu wasn¡¯t talking about that with Xiao Qian, but she had established tacit understanding with Xiao Qian and immediately went along with her.


    ¡°Did you bring the offerings and incense?¡±


    Dagen¡¯er immediately pointed to the two chickens thrown in the yard, Shi Yu asked Da Paozi, who was still sincerely fanning himself, ¡°Stop for a moment, how do you feel?¡±


    ¡°Aunt, I feel a little dizzy¡­¡±


    Of course, he was dizzy, after being hit so many times.


    ¡°It¡¯s right to feel dizzy, it¡¯s detoxifying. Stop for a while, go and cook these two chickens for me, the fairy energy won¡¯t be enough without a full meal!¡±


    ¡°So, Grandma Huang, what should I do?¡± Dagen¡¯er asked.


    Shi Yu immediately complained to Xiao Qian in English about how to deal with Dagen¡¯er, still an idiot, the two were impressed by the fact that the language of the immortals was different from here.


    ¡°Grandma Huang said, you should kneel in the direction of the Northeast, light the incense, and recall the obstacles you¡¯ve created over the years. This is called eliminating obstacles. Once an incense stick is burned, kowtow once, and after burning 7 incense sticks, you can enter the room to find Grandma Huang for a solution.¡±


    ¡°Kneel for seven sticks of incense¡­ And Kowtow?¡± Dagen¡¯er was a little stunned.


    How long would this take? His legs would be numb!


    Xiao Qian looked at Shi Yu, and Shi Yu immediately muttered a series of tongue twisters, waiting for Xiao Qian to ¡°interpret¡± after she finished speaking.


    ¡°Grandma Huang said you don¡¯t have to do this, but if you don¡¯t completely eliminate the obstacles, you won¡¯t be able to have a son.¡±


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu cooperated very well; without Xiao Qian¡¯s careful thoughts, Shi Yu could not fool anyone, so she just mumbled some gibberish, and then let Xiao Qian, the ¡°good wealth girl¡± of the immortals, translate it, which could not only fool people but also avoid situations like last night where their cover was nearly blown.


    Boss Qian did a good job, just a smooth talker and she could easily trap people.


    Da Paozi picked up the chicken and wanted to go inside, but Xiao Qian stopped him immediately.


    ¡°Grandma Huang can¡¯t get used to stewed chicken, you have to roast it with the purest firewood in the southwest corner of the yard.¡±


    Shi Yu nodded, and Xiao Qian took her inside.


    Da Paozi started a fire, Dagen¡¯er knelt down, the northeast happened to face the southwest, and the wind blew the smoke, choking Dagen¡¯er with tears streaming down his face, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu were watching through the window and felt a rush of satisfaction.


    He deserved it!


    ¡°Boss Qian, did you get them out of the way to discuss something with me?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded.


    Good, since coming to this place, Shi Yu¡¯s intelligence had rapidly increased, perhaps she wasn¡¯t stupid before, but the environment made her too kind and didn¡¯t allow her to consider reality. In this kind of place, her potential was fully squeezed out.


    ¡°Our little tricks can only fool them for a while, but it¡¯s definitely dangerous in the long run. We both managed to get out unscathed last night, but as time goes on, they might lose control one day.¡±


    Two beautiful women and bachelors under the same roof are no different than cats guarding fish. If they have a drink or something and their self-control weakens, accidents will happen.


    ¡°I was in a daze last night, I felt like my brother was coming to rescue me, it was probably just a dream.¡± Shi Yu wished her brother would appear immediately.


    ¡°Instead of sitting around waiting to die, we should take the initiative and find a way to escape.¡± Xiao Qian said seriously..

 Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 268: Must Meet Today (Monthly Ticket 750+Update)

    Chapter 290: Chapter 268: Must Meet Today (Monthly Ticket 750+Update)


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    Xiao Qian thought all night about how to save themselves. She had memorized the terrain she observed when she came, and with some information passed down from Shi Yu¡¯s past life, she had a bold idea.


    ¡°Shi Yu, I have a daring idea. If we do it right, we can escape. If we don¡¯t, well lose our lives. What do you think?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you.¡±


    ¡°Very well, let¡¯s do this¡­¡± After whispering into Shi Yu¡¯s ear, she nodded, understanding their plan.


    Xiao Qian reached out her hand, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what consequences we¡¯ll face for doing this, I do know that if we don¡¯t, the outcome for us will not be good.¡±


    Shi Yu put her hand on Xiao Qian¡¯s.


    Live or die together. I¡¯d rather risk my life for something great than lose myself and become a mere breeding tool.¡±


    Growth happens in an instant, and now Shi Yu has grown up.


    ¡°Will your conscience be bothered if we do this? After all, if we succeed, we¡¯ll harm a whole crowd of people.¡±


    Shi Yu¡¯s previous character was softer, and she had sympathy for many people. But now, she had been completely transformed by Xiao Qian.


    Shi Yu shook her head firmly.


    ¡°When they chose to be collectively numb and didn¡¯t respect our lives, when they didn¡¯t treat us as human beings, why should I care about them? I have sympathy for them, but who will sympathize with me? If it weren¡¯t for you, Boss Qian, I would be now¡­¡±


    No one dared to imagine the consequences.


    Xiao Qian gripped Shi Yu¡¯s hand, ¡°When we get back, there will be many ways for you to express gratitude, but not now. As good sisters, Boss Qian win definitely get you out safely!¡±


    ¡°Yes, we have to survive and get out!¡±


    The two girls exchanged a knowing glance, and everything started from that moment.


    Halfway through Da Paozi¡¯s roasted chicken, some villagers arrived.


    ¡°Da Paozi, can your Fairy see things today?¡±


    ¡°Let me go ask!¡±


    Da Paozi ran into the house, and Shi Yu agreed to see. The visitor carried incense, and Xiao Qian took two broken bowls. They placed one yuan under a bowl and filled another with soil to serve as an incense burner. Then the man lit the incense and confided in Shi Yu.


    ¡°Grandma Huang, my grandson had a fever as soon as he returned home.


    Please help with your divine powers.¡±


    Shi Yu and Xiao Qian recognized the old lady, who had fed a child with steamed bread in public the previous day. She treated her children like treasures but did not treat the girls bought back home as human beings, pushing away the pitiful girl in front of everyone.


    Xiao Qian knew in her heart that it was the flu virus she had brought from the city that infected the people. Nonetheless, she continued to pretend and whispered in Shi Touyu¡¯s ear.


    Shi Yu, pretending to be the legendary Huang Xian, looked like a deity. She sat with crossed legs and pointed her fingers at her knees, making a snapping gesture. Those who knew Huang Xian recognized her, while others felt she resembled a Bodhisattva.


    ¡°Bring water!¡± Shi Yu said to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian immediately scooped up a pail of water. Shi Yu gestured in the air a few times before saying ¡°begin¡± and handed the bucket to the old lady.


    ¡°Go home, divide the water into two halves. Mix one half with two pails of water, heat it up and let the child drink it in a few doses, with a total of two and a half pails to increase urination frequency. Use the other half to wet a cloth, wipe the child¡¯s body. This is the method to remove my divine powers. After that, consult a doctor, take Baniangen and other herbs, and the fever will recede within three days!¡±


    Thank you, Grandma Huang, for your divine help!¡±


    The old lady bowed and carefully carried the bucket of water out.


    Xiao Qian gave Shi Yu a thumbs-up.


    Excellent! Just like that!


    It was just ordinary water. What Shi Yu said was actually a method for reducing fever in children. A child with a viral fever would not last more than three days. Luckily, the child had a fever all night, and when the grandmother left, the fever had not yet subsided. By the time she returned, the fever had subsided after being wrapped in a warmed quilt and sweating it out. She immediately believed that Shi Yu¡¯s divination was effective and began to spread the word that Grandma Huang gave sacred water with miraculous powers.


    In such a closed-off place, the speed of spreading these rumors was very fast, and soon everybody knew.


    As the villagers arrived one after another, Da Paozi and Dagen¡¯er were both kneeling on the ground, burning incense under the influence of Boss Qian and Xiao Yu. Upon seeing this, everyone became even more convinced of the divination.


    Da Paozi arranged for the villagers to line up outside, while Dagen¡¯er eagerly asked Shi Yu about having children.


    Shi Yu had already rehearsed a script with Boss Qian and gave Dagen¡¯er a pail of water. He was told to carefully take it home, shut the door, pull the curtains, and not entertain any guests. For three days, he must wash his genitals with the water, not eat or drink, and prepare a urine bucket inside the room, using it for all his needs and never going out. He must absolutely avoid sunlight and moonlight. Every time he washed, he would take a sip of the water. When he had drunk all the water, it would be effective.


    Dagen¡¯er believed it completely and immediately carried the water home. Xiao Qian¡¯s intention was not only to disgust him.


    She and Shi Yu were about to escape, so they couldn¡¯t let Dagen¡¯er, a strong fighter, interfere. He would be washing his genitals at home, and Shi Yu added that if he heard any noise or shouting outside during his seclusion, it would all be demons from the underworld trying to confuse him. He must not open the door, or else all hope for having a son would be lost.


    After starving him for three days and drinking the water he had washed his genitals with, even if he wasn¡¯t weak from hunger, he would have diarrhea. The threat of the village tyrant was cunningly removed by Boss Qian and Shi Yu with their trickery.


    As for the remaining divinations, there were those asking for life and death, for diseases, and for whether boys or girls would be born.


    When Shi Yu saw a man, she would deceive him into staying inside for a day without coming out, or tell him to drink water without eating for a day. When she saw a woman, with Xiao Qian¡¯s help, they would make up random things, blabbering nonsense to deceive people.


    It could be predicted that the fighting power of this village would be reduced by at least half by Xiao Qian¡¯s plan, and the other half depended on luck!


    A civilian helicopter headed towards the mountainous area where Xiao Qian was located, advancing rapidly.


    During the past hours, Yu Minglang had been sleepless, exhausting his relationships to the fullest, and finally found a clue.


    Interprovincial crime brought great interference to rescue efforts.


    In an era without surveillance and real-name systems, finding someone was difficult. Once someone went missing, they could be gone for a lifetime. The fact that Yu Minglang was able to find clues within this time frame was already a great achievement.


    ¡°One, how long will it take for us to get there?¡± Qiao Zhen anxiously asked.


    I m more anxious than you, but if nothing goes wrong, we can bring them back today!¡± Yu Minglang quickly reviewed the information received from various places within a short time. One hand was fixed on his shoulder while he performed tasks single-handedly..

 Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Chapter 270: Striving for Each Other

    Chapter 292: Chapter 270: Striving for Each Other


    Translator: 549690339 |


    As the New Year is approaching, this area has almost no passers-by, and the passing vehicles rarely stop. So fortunately, after such a long time, the signal left by Xiao Qian is still there.


    Such a significant breakthrough in the search and rescue mission excited every member of the team. They were about to rescue them!


    But now, there is a very serious problem.


    If they go there with a large number of people, once it causes any commotion, those people might hide Xiao Qian and Shi Yu. It would be detrimental since there are so many places in the mountain to hide people, and once they enter the mountain, they are dealing with a whole village of people.


    If violent resistance to the law occurs, causing harm to Xiao Qian and Shi Yu¡¯s personal safety, the situation would become very challenging.


    ¡°One, what are your plans?¡± Qiao Zhen is as nervous as Yu Minglang.


    His younger sister, Shi Yu, is still missing. Every time he closes his eyes, he seems to hear her crying for help, and it feels like his heart is being torn apart.


    This younger sister has occupied half of his life in his heart.


    All he wants now is to find her and hope she is still alive.


    ¡°We will go there by helicopter, and parachute near the village, then all team members infiltrate the village, capture a local for interrogation for the precise location, and we directly launch a strong attack to rescue them.¡±


    ¡°How are you going to infiltrate a whole village of people?¡± Everyone found it unbelievable after hearing it.


    It¡¯s still feasible at night, but it¡¯s daytime now, and there are people everywhere!


    ¡°We are the oil team, there¡¯s nothing we can¡¯t do.¡± said a member following Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang is desperate. He can¡¯t wait to find Xiao Qian, but he knows that now he must close his eyes and recuperate during the drive up the mountain so he will be ready for action. Only in this way, can he adjust the state of his body, which has been running continuously for more than one day.


    He dare not think about whether Xiao Qian is doing well or not. He would be very happy as long as she is alive now. Qiao Zhen feels the same way.


    No matter what you have experienced, please stay alive and strong. We are coming soon!


    At this moment, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu arc not only unharmed but also doing quite well, contrary to the terrifying scenarios Yu Minglang had been imagining. They have not been beaten, let alone harmed in any way.


    They have been fooling around all morning, nibbling on a chicken and making a big steamed bun.


    Because Shi Yu successfully conned the old lady once, and then with Boss Qian¡¯s cooperation, they kept acting vividly. As a result, there was a stream of people watching their performance.


    Shi Yu earned more than 20 yuan for Da Paozi, which was a huge sum of money. Da Paozi was almost giddy with happiness.


    Although Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get a share of the money when she left Shi Yu¡¯s place, Shi Yu gave Xiao Qian half a chicken. So Auntie Apo was also very happy.


    When Xiao Qian left, she secretly took a handful of incense. When she was leaving, she extinguished two of the incense sticks that were still burning and mixed them with the ones not lit, and placed them on top of the half chicken. The pot for the chicken had a cover made of sorghum stalks, so you couldn¡¯t see the incense inside.


    After these things were settled, Xiao Qian followed Auntie Apo towards Auntie Apo¡¯s broken house. Auntie Apo was covered in injuries, some left from the Old Rascal, some from Dagen¡¯er¡¯s beating, and some from being sick with a cold caught from Xiao Qian. She didn¡¯t walk as quickly as yesterday, staggering beside Xiao Qian.


    She didn¡¯t know how to deal with Xiao Qian. She was unwilling to accept a daughter-in-law who could not have children, yet she didn¡¯t dare to defy Dagen¡¯er¡¯s orders. Dagen¡¯er said he had affairs today and told Auntie Apo not do anything to Xiao Qian these three days. So she was anxiously waiting for this period to pass to proceed with her plan.


    The old lady¡¯s triangular eyes were glowing faintly. Xiao Qian was calculating her pace, her injuries, recalling the vigorous way she pulled Xiao Qian yesterday, evaluating her present combat capability, and estimating the success rate of Xiao Qian¡¯s plan.


    The weather today is as cold as ever, and the cold mountain wind that turns the villagers¡¯ cheeks red is still blowing. Xiao Qian was very disgusted by this wind when she first arrived, but now, she liked it unexpectedly.


    She lifted the sorghum stalk cover and had a look. The incense sticks were already burning.


    The incense stick was small, but the potential danger was huge. Xiao Qian remembered reading in a book that a cigarette butt can catch cotton or kapok on fire in 3 to 7 minutes. Although the area of the incense is small, its burning state is similar to a cigarette butt, so even if there is an error, it wouldn¡¯t be much.


    Once the incense stick ignited the tinder pile and bright flames started to spread, it would be fast. Yes, the plan Xiao Qian thought of was to light the firewood pile and draw everyone¡¯s attention by setting it on fire.


    The compounds here are all surrounded by branches or wood, and the buildings are also inflammable. If anything happens, the villagers will surely rush to put out the fire, which would make it easier for Xiao Qian and Shi Yu to escape.


    With the factor of the wind, it may be even faster.


    Passing by a house, she saw through the dilapidated and low-walled courtyard, a man was beating a woman with a whip. There were several people around him, women with children, all watching the spectacle.


    Xiao Qian recognized the woman being beaten. It was the girl who was trafficked with them.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes darkened, making her believe more firmly that her plan must be executed. Some people are not worth pitying. Ignorance is not an excuse for indifference, and in a place where the law has been abandoned, the logic of people here is all according to convention. In their logic, their behavior is not wrong.


    So Xiao Qian also feels that in her logic, her behavior is also not wrong. These people intend to fulfill their hope of reproduction, disregarding the law and human nature, and basing their actions solely on their desires. So why should she consider anything else? She just wants to get out of there with her friend.


    And this girl¡­


    Xiao Qian took a few steps, turned around, and saw the beaten girl lying on the ground lifelessly, she closed her eyes.


    It¡¯s impossible to take her along. Her house is in the centre of the village, and if Xiao Qian and Shi Yu pass by, they are likely to be stopped. Moreover, the girl is too seriously injured and won¡¯t be able to get far. Having her with them might get everyone caught.


    So all Xiao Qian can do is pin her hopes on herself and Shi Yu. As long as they get out, they can find someone else to rescue this poor girl.


    Everybody has sympathy and compassion, but they need to know when to use them.


    In such a moment, a larger vision is the foundation for success.


    Back at the entrance to Auntie Apo¡¯s house, Xiao Qian, taking advantage of Auntie Apo¡¯s distraction, quickly threw the burning incense sticks onto the firewood pile. She was so anxious that she accidentally burned her hand.


    But that¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that she did it.


    If she can succeed, what does it matter if she got a little burn?

 Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Chapter 272: Xiao Qiang Rescues the Beauty

    Chapter 294: Chapter 272: Xiao Qiang Rescues the Beauty


    Translator: 549690339 I             3


    The two of them ran for their lives, though they didn¡¯t know how long they¡¯d been running for. The sun was overwhelmingly bright, making faces uncomfortably hot, and after a while they got hungry. Xiao Qian dragged Shi Yu into the bushes and opened up the package, revealing roast chicken and steamed buns.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why do I feel like something is wrong?¡± Shi Yu asked Xiao Qian between bites of roast chicken.


    I also feel something is strange¡­ Was the mountain path this difficult when we were coming?¡±


    Xiao Qian tried hard to remember. They had arrived by car, so the road shouldn¡¯t have been this hard to navigate. So why was the road now filled with puddles and rocks?


    And after all this running, everything was too quiet. Had nobody come chasing after them?


    Unbeknownst to Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, they had taken the wrong path.


    There were two routes from the village entrance. One was the easier path that they had taken before. The other was the path towards the ¡°Golden Pig,¡± a route Shi Yu had suggested the human trafficker take. This second path was fraught with landslides and was extremely difficult to travel.


    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s eat quickly. We¡¯ve been running for so long. I feel like I¡¯ve dried out completely. I forgot to bring a water bottle,¡± said Shi Yu, who only had the roast chicken and steamed buns.


    ¡°I have water. Do you want some?¡± A sudden voice rang out, causing the hairs on Xiao Qian and Shi Yu to stand on end.


    A grubby, sleazy man not far from them, covered in soil and dust, stood still.


    He was one of the kidnappers. The one who was the co-pilot!


    Yesterday, following Shi Yu¡¯s instructions, the Big Baldy, the leader of the traffickers, had chosen this path, but their vehicle had overturned halfway down the path. They didn¡¯t find the Golden Pig, and Da Mei was critically injured and immobilized. The sleazy man and the Big Baldy had spent a day and a night in freezing hunger and almost died on the spot.


    Harbouring deep fury against Shi Yu, the Big Baldy and the sleazy man limped towards them for retribution.


    But against their expectations, they actually ran into Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, who were close to the village all the while.


    These two damned girls, after having fooled them into their injuries, were eating such delicious roast chicken, neither injured nor damaged in any way.


    The traffickers wanted to stab a hundred holes in Shi Yu right now. How disgusting!


    ¡°Speakyour mind! Don¡¯t get aggressive, remember, I am Huang   ¡±


    Shi Yu tried to use yesterday¡¯s trick again, but it didn¡¯t work on the traffickers who had suffered miserably. She shouldn¡¯t have spoken at all. Her words enraged the traffickers even more, and they attacked her. They almost hit Shi Yu and Xiao Qian!


    ¡°Stop pretending to be mysterious! Damn it, I can¡¯t believe I stumbled into trouble in such a place. I¡¯m going to kill you right now!¡±


    The bad guy raised his weapon, aiming at Shi Yu.


    There was a loud bang, and Shi Yu and Xiao Qian closed their eyes. But they didn¡¯t feel any pain.


    When they opened their eyes, the trafficker¡¯s weapon was on the ground, and he looked horrified.


    What had hit him?


    Xiao Qian looked around in shock, and suddenly a thought crossed her mind. Could it be¡­ Xuang Qiang had arrived?


    Yes, it was Xiao Qiang, her Xiao Qiang!


    But the trafficker didn¡¯t know what was happening. All he knew was that his hand was vibrating intensely from the impact and the weapon had fallen from his hand. Just as he tried to move, something whistled through the air, and a bullet hit his leg!


    The trafficker immediately knelt in the direction of Shi Yu and Xiao Qian!


    He howled in pain. Now, even Shi Yu understood.


    It wasn¡¯t that she had somehow developed supernatural abilities. It was that the rescuers had arrived!


    Xiao Qian, overjoyed by Yu Minglang¡¯s arrival, suddenly felt a strong force coming from behind. The big bald-headed leader of the traffickers emerged from behind Xiao Qian. He held a knife to Shi Touyu¡¯s neck with one hand and pointed another blade at Xiao Qian¡¯s back with his other hand, shouting into the sky.


    ¡°Come out, you damned people, I know you are here, come out, or I will kill them!¡±


    The Big Baldy had earlier split from his accomplices to ambush Xiao Qian and Shi Tou from both ends. Initially, when things were dropping from the sky, the Big Baldy was definitely frightened, thinking it was Shi Yu manifesting some sort of divine power.


    But when his accomplice knelt on the ground, he realized this wasn¡¯t the work of a god, but the work of the rescuers!


    For these despicable criminals, the Messenger of Justice was even more horrifying than a god.


    Aside from the cases of abducting women and children, they had other crimes under their belts. Particularly Big Baldy, as the leader, his standards for punishment were different from regular people. Rather than being caught and severely punished, it would be better to take these two women hostage!


    Big Baldy still retained some hope, hoping that there were only a few rescuers, making it easier to deal with.


    In the unseen jungle, Yu Minglang was swiftly assigning tasks to the people he had brought with him.


    They were strategically positioned all around.


    After Big Baldy shouted a couple of times, the surroundings were eerily silent, except for the sounds of his accomplice writhing and howling on the ground.


    It was as if the impact just now hadn¡¯t happened at all, as if everything was just an illusion¡­


    No, it wasn¡¯t an illusion!


    Big Baldy sensed that he had fallen into a desperate situation. His only lifeline now were the captives in his hand.


    ¡°Come out now, damn you, aren¡¯t you all upright and righteous? Don¡¯t hide, come out immediately, or else, I¡¯ll kill them!¡±


    He pressured them further with the sharp edge of the knife in his hand.


    ¡°Do not harm the hostages, or bear the consequences!¡±


    A pleasant, composed male voice echoed from somewhere. In this quiet valley, it sounded like music!


    Xiao Qian had always found Yu Minglang¡¯s voice amazing, but there had never been a moment when his voice brought her such a sense of security. This was her Xiao Qiang!


    It was Yu Minglang speaking!


    Xiao Qian, who¡¯d always been able to control her emotions, was on the verge of tears at that moment.


    It had been less than three days since they separated.


    But it felt like it had been so long, only at that moment did she realize how naive her thoughts about leaving him had been. How much she had anticipated his arrival in her heart.


    ¡°Come out! Come out now!¡±


    Yu Minglang emerged.


    His arm was still in a sling, but he carried an intense atmosphere. Seeing Xiao Qian being held hostage, his eyes darkened.


    Then, turning to look at the despicable trafficker, his eyes were filled with killing intent.


    ¡°Release them, you have no way out.¡±


    Yu Minglang could not maintain eye contact with Xiao Qian for too long, as it would shatter his concentration. Deliberately avoiding her, he fixed his gaze on the despicable trafficker.


    ¡°Who the hell are you?¡±


    The bad guy was encouraged after seeing only one man, moreover a wounded one, immediately allowing hope to spring in him. However, the formidable aura of Yu Minglang instilled fear anew.


    ¡°I¡¯m just someone visiting my hometown who happened to pass by. Let the girls go, and I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t see you.¡± Yu Minglang lied, attempting to persuade the trafficker to release Xiao Qian and Shi Yu.


    ¡°Impossible! Drop your weapon on the ground!¡± The bad guy pointed at Yu Minglang. Although he saw only one man, he felt an inexplicable terror. It was even more terrifying than seeing a group of people.


    Yu Minglang threw the weapon in his right hand onto the ground, raised his hands to show he was unarmed, and the bad guy pointed at Yu Minglang with one hand while using his elbow to restrain Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You, move in that direction!¡±


    Xiao Qian seized the opportunity when he pointed his knife away from her, bit down hard on his forearm.


    At the same time, Shi Yu got the message and mustered her courage. She clutched the blade of the knife with her bare hand, not minding the blood..

 Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Chapter 273: Touching Moment (800+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 295: Chapter 273: Touching Moment (800+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian knew that Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t have come alone.


    Just looking at him, she could imagine how many of his people were hidden in the woods.


    All she could do was cooperate with Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu took separate actions, leaving Big Baldy unable to control both women at the same time.


    Just as Xiao Qian bit him, Yu Minglang shouted for them to duck.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Yu ducked their heads, and as Big Baldy raised his knife to chop Shi Yu, a stone flew out from the darkness. It was Qiao Zhen, Yu Minglang¡¯s observer, who used his slingshot to fire for the first time within a distance of less than 800 meters!


    At the same time, Yu Minglang quickly pulled out his slingshot from his waist and aimed at Big Baldy¡¯s other arm!


    Even with just one hand, Yu Minglang proved what absolute precision was.


    Qiao Zhen¡¯s stone and Yu Minglang¡¯s bullet both flew in within a few tenths of a second, hitting Big Baldy¡¯s hands from either side.


    Big Baldy¡¯s knife was only a hair¡¯s breadth away from Shi Touyu, but they were saved!


    Big Baldy fell to the ground in pain, wailing. Yu Minglang strode up and embraced Xiao Qian with one arm.


    This embrace was so warm.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Xiao Mei, it¡¯s okay.¡±


    ¡°Mmm, I knew you would come to save me.¡± Xiao Qian let herself lean into his embrace.


    Her hero appeared just in the nick of time. He was so reliable, not too early and not too late.


    His embrace was so solid that even with just one hand, he gave her a sense of complete protection.


    At this moment, her Xiao Qiang was even more touching to her than the hero who saved her in her past life.


    Yu Minglang said nothing and just hugged her tightly, even if it hurt her, he would not let go.


    He needed an embrace like this to calm his own heart, as he had been too tense for a long time.


    He feared that everything happening before his eyes was just a dream.


    As he held Xiao Qian tightly, their teammates quickly restrained the two injured bad guys who had already lost their combat power, and another group of teammates relayed a message through their wireless devices.


    In the distance, they found an overturned van with the woman trafficker, Da Mei, inside. She had a broken bone and couldn¡¯t move. She was arrested as soon as they found her.


    So far, all three of the bad guys in the mountains had been caught.


    Neither Yu Minglang nor Xiao Qian wanted to talk. He held her close while she quietly enjoyed the serenity of his embrace.


    In the past two days, they had strained their minds to their limits.


    He was desperate to find Xiao Qian, who was desperate to escape. They worked together tirelessly towards a common goal, giving their all to see each other again.


    Finally, they reunited, and their hearts came together once more, truly feeling the longing for each other after their separation.


    They must cherish every moment together since they never know when a farewell becomes eternal.


    Thank heavens and fate for bringing them together again.


    Xiao Qian, with her head on his chest, hugged his waist tightly and looked up.


    ¡°At last, I saw you again, Elder Brother.¡±


    Originally, she wanted to give him a big smile, but it turned into a sob.


    Seeing her cry, Yu Minglang felt heartbroken and had countless words to say.


    He wanted to apologize to Xiao Mei for being late, tell her how happy he was to see her alive, and much more. But he didn¡¯t say anything and just patted Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Next time don¡¯t be so naughty and run too far. Elder Brother almost couldn¡¯t find you.¡±


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t resist feeling soft every time Xiao Qian called him Elder Brother.


    She was a principled woman who wouldn¡¯t use him or call him Elder Brother unless necessary. But at this moment, her single call softened Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, and his eyes reddened with emotion.


    He quickly raised his head, pressing her against his chest, not letting her see his tears.


    Xiao Qian felt something warm dripping from above, but when she tried to look, he clasped her even tighter, preventing her from tilting her head.


    Last time they parted, it was almost a permanent farewell.


    Fortunately, his Xiao Mei was brilliant.


    And her Xiao Qiang was tenacious.


    Reunited at last, the two expressed all their heartfelt emotions in the single phrase: ¡°It¡¯s so good to see you again.¡±


    Meanwhile, Qiao Zhen rushed to Shi Yu¡¯s side to see his younger sister. She gave him a shy smile, covered in dirt, and her palm dripping with blood from gripping a knife blade.


    ¡°You took so long, I thought the pain would kill me.¡±


    She thought Qiao Zhen would scold her like he always did and roar at her for her stupidity in getting kidnapped.


    But Qiao Zhen didn¡¯t say anything. He just hugged her tightly and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Xiao Yu. I came late. It¡¯s all my fault.¡±


    Unable to hold back the emotions she had suppressed for two days, Shi Yu burst into tears. ¡°I was so scared!¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian¡¯s presence, Shi Yu might have been lost, trapped in that terrible place.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. No one can hurt you now.¡± Qiao Zhen comforted her, but tears already streamed down his own face.


    Reunion after parting was the most beautiful emotion in the world. The regained preciousness surpassed everything else.


    Someone had always been there by their side.


    They took them for granted, not realizing their true worth and importance.


    But one day, they suddenly disappeared, leaving their world empty and their heart dead.


    At this moment of reunion, Qiao Zhen was so grateful to have found his Sister Xiao Yu again.


    The bizarre kidnapping had caused changes in the relationships between Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, as well as Shi Yu and Qiao Zhen.


    It seemed the same as before, but in some ways, it was different.


    While they embraced each other deeply, the teammates who restrained Big Baldy exclaimed in shock.


    ¡°God, the stones they used, they¡¯re too impressive¡­¡±


    Qiao Zhen and Yu Minglang attacked Big Baldy¡¯s left and right hands from different angles with perfect synergy. What¡¯s amazing was how the two stones hit the exact same spots on Big Baldy¡¯s knuckles.


    Although it won¡¯t be fatal to him, his hands were almost crippled, and on gloomy days ahead, he will experience excruciating pain.


    They could have aimed for other places to neutralize him, but by targeting his knuckles, they ensured that even if he wasn¡¯t sentenced to death, his imprisonment would be unbearable.


    As Yu Minglang took action, his mind was only focused on Xiao Mei, who was being held hostage.


    Qiao Zhen also thought of Shi Touyu. They fought back and severely punished the evildoers in their own ways.


    Once the initial emotional excitement passed, Shi Yu¡¯s hand was urgently bandaged, and Qiao Zhen asked with concern.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, you must have suffered a lot in those last two days. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s all over now.¡±


    ¡°Suffer¡­? Not really. I just think that the people in the village might have suffered more. Oh, and brother, you might want to send a team to check. When we left, we¡­made a bit of a mess..¡±

 Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Chapter 276: Settling Accounts After Autumn

    Chapter 298: Chapter 276: Settling Accounts After Autumn


    Translator: 549690339


    Qiao Zhen knew, Xiao Yu was truly different now.


    The Xiao Yu of the past was always carefree and ready to forgive anyone.


    The look on Qiao Zhen¡¯s face was somewhat hurt, he was still unsure why Xiao Yu¡¯s disappearance panicked him so much, or why he wanted to explode that bad guy¡¯s head.


    A friend had introduced him to a potential partner, he figured he was getting on in years and so agreed. In fact, they had only met once and had dinner together. Nothing was truly official yet.


    He had also planned to explain the situation to Shi Yu after he returned from his business trip. He assumed that the little sister who clung to him would be upset.


    But before he could say anything, she had an accident.


    Qiao Zhen didn¡¯t have time to think about this woman, his mind was filled with thoughts of Shi Yu, the little one who had grown up in his arms. He feared she wouldn¡¯t come back, that she¡¯d be in danger, or that she¡¯d be traumatized.


    But she returned safely, showing no signs of trauma, and even seemed like a whole new person as if she had suddenly matured.


    When she said calmly that he should go and find a girlfriend, he suddenly felt a great void in his heart.


    Wasn¡¯t this the outcome he had always been hoping for?


    Why did it ache so much when she expressed it?


    It wasn¡¯t pain, but a suffocation in his heart, his little sister no longer needed him.


    If it weren¡¯t for the hints given by Yu Minglang, he would have blown the guy to bits. Not for anything else, but to vent his anger for her.


    The look of confusion on his face was apparent to Xiao Yu.


    The look on Shi Yu¡¯s face still feigned maturity and aloofness. Inside, the little person in her heart made a victory gesture. Bravo to Boss Qian! See how deeply I understand men. Qiao Zhen¡¯s look of confusion delighted her.


    He deserved it, deserved to find a girlfriend, deserved to have a fickle heart.


    Come on, let¡¯s hurt each other!


    ¡°Xiao Yu, in fact, she can hardly be called my girlfriend yet, just someone a friend introduced. I haven¡¯t made up my mind yet. I realize that I¡¯m not in a position to date anyone. Elder brother has neglected you. Elder brother wants to spend more time with you.¡±


    Hahaha, Boss Qian, you¡¯re brilliant! Xiao Yu kissed Boss Qian a thousand times in her heart, but her face remained indifferent.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t accompany me. I have lost interest in men now. I am tired of all men. After this incident, I realised that only the bond between two women is real. You can see how talented and capable Boss Qian is, very good.


    ¡°What?!¡± Qiao Zhen was heartbroken. What happened? Did she get traumatized?


    This won¡¯t do, he has to let Xiao Yu see that not all men are scum, there are good men too, at least, elder brother is a good man!


    ¡°Don¡¯t waste time, hurry up, take me to settle accounts.¡±


    ¡°Where to?¡±


    ¡°To Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s house.¡±


    ¡°She¡­ Xiao Yu, don¡¯t be sad, people like her are not worth your anger.¡± Qiao Zhen was also furious; he constantly heard his little sister praising her childhood friend.


    Facing betrayal by her best friend, he was worried that Xiao Yu would collapse.


    But Xiao Yu merely gave a faint smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m not upset, I¡¯ll make her upset.¡±


    As Qiao Zhen watched Shi Yu¡¯s mature demeanor, he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the taste in his heart.


    He should be glad that his sister has grown up, yet why does it feel like, once she¡¯s grown up, she no longer clings to him¡­


    It hurts so much.


    Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s house is in a very ordinary neighborhood in Qiang City. The house is already old, with mottled walls, and it is very close to a gutter. In summer, if the window is open, one can smell the rancid water.


    This place is the preferred residence for migrant workers; it¡¯s very chaotic.


    When Qiao Zhen drove Shi Yu here, he hesitated for a moment.


    ¡°Are you sure you can stay calm when you see her?


    ¡°I¡¯ve been through the worst, there¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. When people who do wrong things are still lively, why should I be afraid to see her? Let¡¯s go upstairs.¡±


    Shi Yu walked confidently into the building first


    In the stairwell during winter, there were stacks of cabbage because they had been left there for a long time. The aroma of mold filled each floor, and people even put their pickled vegetable jars in the hallway. Various smells mixed together, and the stair handrails, not cleaned by anyone, were covered with a thick layer of dust.


    Shi Yu knocked on Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s door. She kept knocking, and there was no answer from inside.


    Due to her pregnancy, Xiao Xuanzi wasn¡¯t taken into custody. The case was still being processed, and she was awaiting trial at home.


    Shi Yu knocked patiently all the while, while speaking.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re in there, open up, best friend.¡±


    Ever since Xiao Xuanzi was scared by Yu Minglang, she had been jumpy the past few days. Added to that, she knew she was in trouble and felt hypersensitive. Hearing Shi Yu¡¯s voice felt like a chill down her spine.


    ¡°Best friend, do you want me to keep knocking? Do you want everyone in the building to know what you¡¯ve done?¡± Shi Yu¡¯s voice was neither warm nor fierce.


    But it was like a sharp sword piercing into Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s heart. The repeated ¡°best friend¡± tore at her, leaving her heart bleeding.


    Seeing that she wouldn¡¯t open the door, Shi Yu simply started singing softly. ¡°Aster flower, aster flower, braving the wind and rain. Hard working people are speaking, blossoming now!¡±


    This was the nursery rhyme that she and Xiao Xuanzi liked to recite as children. The reason Shi Yu gave Boss Qian the Aster flower ankle chain was because her subconscious held on to the childhood yearning for treating a friend well.


    Qiao Zhen watched Shi Yu, she was not angry, but just stood there, using a method she had never used before to deal with a person who had hurt her.


    This was not his kind little sister, but this altered version of his little sister evoked a feeling in him that he couldn¡¯t articulate.


    His heartbeat, seems a bit fast¡­


    When Shi Yu sang for the third time, Xiao Xuanzi finally couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and opened the door, falling to her knees with a thud.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, beg you, stop singing, please stop!¡±


    Shi Yu reached out to help her up while smiling faintly, her eyes revealing an insurmountable distance to Xiao Xuanzi.


    ¡°Best friend, what¡¯s wrong? I¡¯m just singing a song, why are you so agitated? Oh no, you¡¯re on your knees? Why the long face, I am the one who was sold. Best friend, your expression might make people think that I¡¯m treating you unfairly.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi kneeled on the ground, looking up at her in despair.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, spare me, I beg you. I¡¯m pregnant, can you tell your family to drop the lawsuit, please, I beg you!¡±


    Shi Yu chuckled a little, her fingernails brushing Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Not to accuse you, huh¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, we are such good friends, we grew up together, don¡¯t take it to the extreme    ¡±


    ¡°Bastard! Who took it too far? You thought about her being your friend when you sold her?!¡± Qiao Zhen couldn¡¯t bear it any longer.


    Shi Yu turned around, pressing a finger to his lips.


    ¡°Brother, don¡¯t interfere in my business, I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡±


    Qiao Zhen sadly realized, his little sister really didn¡¯t need him anymore.


    ¡°Give me a reason, Xiao Xuanzi, where did I go wrong, why, why did you do this to me.¡¯

 Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 277: Shi Yu is Dead

    Chapter 299: Chapter 277: Shi Yu is Dead


    Translator: 549690339 ,


    Shi Yu walked into Xiao Xuanzi¡¯s home with the air of a queen, and sat on the worn-out sofa, pointing her finger at Xiao Xuanzi.


    ¡°Tell me, give me a reason. Xiao Xuanzi, before you betrayed me, I always thought we were friends.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi has been tormented by fear these days, and when Shi Yu asked her, she couldn¡¯t help but speak up.


    ¡°Friends? That¡¯s what you thought, Shi Yu. You always had everything you wanted. When we lived in the Dayuan, your family was better off than mme. I couldn¡¯t afford the skirt I wanted, but you always had it easily, and you even complained to me that you didn¡¯t like it. I hated your charity, giving me things you didn¡¯t want!¡±


    Qiao Zhen couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, what was this stupid woman rambling about?


    Shi Yu had always been a generous child since she was little. Whatever pencils and stuff her family bought for her, she would always share them with others.


    Her family had told her many times not to be so generous, but she never listened. And now, she had raised such an ungrateful wretch? However, it wasn¡¯t his turn to be angry, Shi Yu put her hand on his mouth, signaling him to shut up.


    Qiao Zhen¡¯s heart was struck once again.


    Shi Yu turned to look at Xiao Xuanzi, chuckled twice, and realized that Boss Qian was right. People were resentful because of the disparity between them. In all these years, she had been too naive.


    ¡°Why did you pretend to be friends with me while resenting me? Oh, you stayed with me just so I would give you things. You accepted them but felt I looked down on you. Why did you accept them?¡±


    Actually, Shi Yu also liked that skirt, but she gave it to Xiao Xuanzi only because she kept crying and saying she didn¡¯t like It. She was even beaten by her mother for this.


    ¡öThat¡¯s not the only thing, Shi Yu. Look at this. ¡± Xiao Xuanzi pulled her clothes open, revealing the bum scars on her back. Even after all these years, it was still horrifying to look at.


    ¡°What does this have to do with me? 1 didn¡¯t know when you got hurt.¡±


    ¡°When we went out to play and climbed the two-story building, you fell and pinned me down. My foot got twisted, and when I went home, my foot was still hurting. I was always limping when I walked. That night, I went to get a drink of water, but because my foot hurt, I stepped askew and bumped into the cabinet, spilling the sugar water my mom had put on top. Do you know how hot the water was? From then on, 1 could never wear backless clothes again.¡± Qiao Zhen couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. How could this be blamed on Xiao Yu? Why didn¡¯t she say that Xiao Yu caused the extinction of dinosaurs? To hold a grudge for so many years for this reason, women were really terrifying.


    But it seemed that Shi Touyu had anticipated him speaking and turned her head. Qiao Zhen¡¯s heart was struck again as she stretched out her hand, but she withdrew it without touching him, leaving him feeling empty.


    What was wrong with him today?


    -So, because of this, you harbored resentment towards me? So much that you wanted to sell me out?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I hate you. You ruined me. I had to drop out of school and marry someone because of my family¡¯s poverty, while you went to university in the city. I admit, I was momentarily blinded. Shi Yu, you ruined me, so 1 sold you out, but you¡¯re fine now, aren¡¯t you? Let¡¯s call it even, and don¡¯t let your family sue me.¡± Only then did Shi Yu realize how right Boss Qian was about human selfishness. From the moment she entered the room, she hadn¡¯t felt any guilt from Xiao Xuanzi. In fact, when talking about the past, Xiao Xuanzi was full of anger.


    She was just pleading for herself to be spared.


    ¡ö¡öWhy should I be blamed for your bum? Did I tell your mother to put the sugar water up so high? She put it there because she was afraid you¡¯d steal it, so you must have been trying to steal it with a stool and ended up burning yourself. How strong could a child like you be to knock the cabinet askew? Xiao Xuanzi, I used to be naive, but I¡¯m not stupid. You took me for a fool and took my kindness for a lack of IQ. But honestly, what do you think you are, and what can you do to me?¡±


    Shi Yu looked up at the shabby loom and said, -Yes, your family is poor, and your life is not as good as mine. So what? My family is rich, my father is capable, and I¡¯m a second-generation rich kid. What does that have to do w>th you? Why should I give you money?¡±


    ¡°Well said.¡± Qiao Zhen didn¡¯t expect her to say such a heartwarming speech. In fact, he had told her these truths before, but Shi Yu valued friendship so much that she insisted on hanging out with people less fortunate than her and acted low-key, as if being rich was her fault.


    Shi Yu pointed at Qiao Zhen, and he made an td shape over his mouth with his finger, staying silent.


    His sister, who had turned to the dark side, was so cute¡­


    ¡°I can¡¯t accept it! Why?!¡±


    They were all kids who played in the mud together, but suddenly one day, Shi Yu became a princess while she had to marry a poor man and even got pregnant before marriage!


    ¡öIt¡¯s because I was better at choosing my parents, and because my dad was more willing to work hard. 1 may be a loser, but my father is rich, and he¡¯s happy to support me as a parasite. You can¡¯t stand it, and it¡¯s useless. My family¡¯s money has nothing to do with you. If you¡¯re upset, you can scratch the wall.¡±


    After spending two days alone with Boss Qian, Shi Yu was brainwashed into a warrior, accepting the fact she had been hiding all along. Yes, she was nch. So what?


    Xiao Xuanzi was so furious that she gasped for breath. She didn¡¯t know how Shi Yu had changed so much overnight. Every word Shi Yu said made her jealous and heartbroken, but she could do nothing about it.


    ¡°You¡¯re jealous of me and want to take revenge on me. I can forgive you. Whether you really saved me before or It was just a coincidence, we can call it even for you selling me out.¡±


    ¡°You won¡¯t sue me?¡± Xiao Xuanzi looked up in surprise.


    Shi Yu smiled and shook her finger. It was only then that Qiao Zhen noticed how long his sister¡¯s fingers were. It felt like every time she shook her finger, his heart would follow, as if it were a conditioned reflex.


    ¡öNo, I will sue you, my good friend. Not only for criminal prosecution, but I will also file for civil compensation. Moreover, after you give birth and go to prison I will arrange for your fellow prisoners to take good care of you. Don¡¯t worry I won¡¯t let them hit your face. As you know, my family is rich, so it won¡¯t be difficult for me to buy a few prison bullies. I heard that the women¡¯s prison is quite brutal when it comes to beating people up.¡±


    Shi Yu sighed and patted Xiao Xuanzi on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re just an accomplice, and your sentence won¡¯t be too heavy. You¡¯ll get through those two or three years in no time. After a while, you¡¯ll get used to the beatings.¡±


    Xiao Xuanzi shuddered in fear.


    ¡°Shi Yu, you¡¯re too heartless. You said we would settle this matter.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m heartless? You forced me to be heartless, Xiao Xuanzi. Do you know how scary that mountain valley was? Do you know what would have happened to me and Boss Qian if it weren¡¯t for her high IQ? If it wasn¡¯t for her, I would never have escaped for a lifetime. You just have to suffer for three years, but Boss Qian and I almost had to suffer for a lifetime. Don¡¯t blame anyone, because the kind Shi Yu was killed by your own hands.¡±


    ¡°We were friends, you shouldn¡¯t be so cruel to me, Shi Yu. Please let me go¡­


    -You sold me out, and I didn¡¯t hold it against you, but you shouldn¡¯t have involved Boss Qian. Once you touched her, I couldn¡¯t let it go. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take my time. There¡¯s plenty of time.¡±


    Shi Yu didn¡¯t plan to take revenge right away. She wanted to keep Xiao Xuanzi on the hook, making her scared but not granting her wish. This feeling was what she and Boss Qian had experienced in the mountain valley. How the law would punish Xiao Xuanzi was its own business, but Shi Yu¡¯s mission was to return the favor to Xiao Xuanzi.


    ¡°Well done! Good job!¡± Qiao Zhen didn¡¯t know why, but his little sister now looked so pleasing to his eyes.


    This daring and passionate look was just too cute..

 Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 278: Time to Settle Accounts (Monthly Ticket 850+ Updated)

    Chapter 300: Chapter 278: Time to Settle Accounts (Monthly Ticket 850+ Updated)


    Translator: 549690339


    While Shi Yu was settling accounts, Xiao Qian went to the hospital to see Yu Minglang, who was in a furious rage.


    ¡°Get it away! Get it away!¡±


    ¡°But the doctor said you must have an IV infusion¡­¡± The innocent nurse, bearing the brunt of his anger, said with grievance.


    ¡°Hold this little bastard down for me!¡± Mother Yu¡¯s voice came.


    Yu Minglang was even more domineering, glaring with his eyes, ¡°If you dare to stick it in me, I¡¯ll pull it out!¡±


    Mother Yu was so angry with this jerk that her chest hurt with anger.


    ¡°Your wife didn¡¯t run away; she¡¯ll be here in a bit. Why are you taking your anger out on us?¡±


    This guy had slept all the way here, and when he woke up and heard that Xiao Qian had gone for questioning, he started throwing tantrums and refusing the IV, roaring at anyone he saw.


    ¡°Couldn¡¯t any of you wake me up? Just let her go by herself!¡±


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from her for even a second. After this incident, he was the one left with a psychological shadow.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t slept for days, and Xiao Qian wanted you to rest¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang knew he shouldn¡¯t be so angry, but his heart felt uneasy without seeing Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Since when did the women in this family start to make the rules! I¡¯ll be the head of the household in the future, and I can¡¯t let her have her way!¡±


    Xiao Qian entered the room.


    Upon seeing her, Yu Minglang¡¯s anger was gone. His face, which had just been looking for trouble, changed its tone as soon as he saw Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You¡¯re back-¡± Thinking about it, he felt something was wrong, and turned to his mother, ¡°I¡¯ve told you before, my dad¡¯s chauvinistic mindset is not right. Nowadays, women can hold up half the sky, and my Xiao Mei holds up even more. Everything has to be discussed, there is no man or woman in charge, democratic decision making is needed!¡±


    Mother Yu laughed in anger. She had never seen anyone so shameless. The nurse next to her had an expression like she¡¯d seen a ghost.


    ¡°Xiao Qian is here, quick, help me hold this stinky kid down and get the infusion done!¡± Mother Yu called for Xiao Qian¡¯s help.


    Xiao Qian went over and didn¡¯t expose Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s lie.


    ¡°Hang the IV bag.¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately reached out to help the nurse, like an obedient dog, without a word, just staring at Xiao Qian.


    Mother Yu held Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, her heart aching, ¡°Good child, you¡¯ve suffered a lot, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Ming Lang arrived in time.¡±


    ¡°Go home and let your mother know everything is alright. Come over tonight, Aunt has made you a nourishing soup. Look at how thin your face has become¡­¡±


    It has only been less than three days, how could she lose weight so quickly? It was all psychological. Mother Yu couldn¡¯t imagine that such a weak and fragile body contained such great power. Who would believe that this delicate girl could do all those things?


    ¡°Mom, you go back and cook your soup, make sure it¡¯s simmered for a long time!¡± Yu Minglang was jealous.


    His Xiao Mei had been talking to his mother for so long since she entered the room! Why didn¡¯t she look at him once!!


    Mother Yu was both amused and annoyed. ¡°She¡¯s yours for the rest of your life. What¡¯s wrong with your mother and daughter-in-law chatting for a while? Okay, I won¡¯t be a light bulb here, I¡¯ll go home and cook the soup and come back later!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt embarrassed, but Yu Xiaoqiang was looking pretty calm. What was there for her to compete with him over Xiao Mei for?


    After Mother Yu left, only Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian were left in the sickroom. Xiao Qian went over to him, wanting to wring out a towel to wipe his face, only to be hugged tightly by Yu Minglang. She quickly pushed him away.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, you¡¯re having an infusion!¡±


    He had one hand hanging and the other hand holding the IV bottle, with such a big movement, what if the needle rolled!


    ¡°You just lie down and don¡¯t move!¡±


    ¡°The bed is so small, I don¡¯t want to press on your wound.¡±


    Yu Minglang was too tall to lie comfortably on the bed, and if she got on, she would certainly end up pressing on his body.


    ¡°Don¡¯t force me to pull the needle out! Let me tell you, Chen Xiaomei, I¡¯m not over this yet!¡± Yu Minglang glared at her, not knowing how he had managed to get through these days.


    Guilt-ridden, Xiao Qian could only apologize to him in a gentle manner.


    ¡°I¡¯ll come up after you finish this bottle of medicine.¡±


    Yu Minglang pursed his lips tightly. He looked like a child throwing a tantrum. He glanced at the hanging IV bottle, feeling frustrated, and turned his head away. After two seconds, he wanted to look at Xiao Qian again, turned back, and stared at her without blinking.


    A few days apart felt like a lifetime, and he couldn¡¯t get enough of looking at her.


    As Xiao Qian stood up, he sat up straight, his eyes filled with an unconscious fear.


    Xiao Qian felt heartache seeing this. During the days she was gone, she had made this god-like man overly sensitive. Yu Minglang¡¯s psychological endurance was strong, but she was his Achilles heel.


    ¡°I¡¯ll wipe your face.¡± Xiao Qian spoke to soothe him, deciding not to leave him for the next two days so that he won¡¯t worry.


    She wiped his face with a warm towel, and although his fever hadn¡¯t subsided yet, his face was slightly red and his eyes were exceptionally bright.


    He watched as Xiao Qian busied herself for him.


    He watched her face, he watched everything about her.


    Xiao Qian felt the warmth of his gaze and guilt welled up in her heart.


    When she left in her past life, had he experienced the same thing, what had he gone through in the places unseen to her?


    The nurse came in, wondering if it was time to remove the needle.


    Instead, she only saw the two of them embracing each other.


    Hearing someone, Yu Minglang immediately turned his head and glared fiercely at the unwelcome light bulb.


    Poor little nurse had been scared by Yu Minglang before and now it happened again. She couldn¡¯t wait to run out the door, shouting, ¡°Head nurse! They want to change rooms!¡±


    ¡°I¡­I just wanted to see if it¡¯s time to change the medicine¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll pull it out when it¡¯s time!¡± Yu Minglang said irritably.


    Xiao Qian thought to herself, both of your hands can¡¯t move, do you have to use your teeth?


    ¡°I¡¯ll call you later, thank you.¡± Xiao Qian politely told the nurse who couldn¡¯t wait to run out.


    ¡°Why are you so fierce to girls too?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to act smart with me! If I were nice to other women, you¡¯d be throwing a fit.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled gently at him and leaned her head on his chest.


    It¡¯s rare to see her so well-behaved, like a kitten that has put away its claws.


    However, when Yu Minglang thought about the big price that had to be paid for her to be this obedient, he couldn¡¯t feel happy.


    When the IV bottle was empty and the needle removed, Yu Minglang moved his wrist slightly. Xiao Qian was preoccupied with testing his body temperature with her hand and didn¡¯t notice that his gaze at that moment was a little too fierce.


    ¡°The fever is gone, it¡¯s not hot anymore.¡± Xiao Qian muttered to herself, not knowing whether it was the fever reducing medicine that worked or the heat from rolling around with him just now.


    As she tried to pull her hand back, suddenly she felt it tighten ¨C Yu Minglang gripped her firmly.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, between us, it seems like some score still hasn¡¯t been settled. As I recall, before today, someone ran to me and declared, most earnestly, that she wanted to break up with me?¡±


    ¡°Huh, really?¡± Xiao Qian smelled trouble and tried to slip away but was dragged back by him and pinned down!

 Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Chapter 279: Xiao Qian Gets Told Off

    Chapter 301: Chapter 279: Xiao Qian Gets Told Off


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    Upon seeing her causing trouble and still wanting to run away, Yu Minglang thought,


    No way!


    ¡°Chen Xiaomei, repeat everything you said earlier, word for word!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like men being domineering, but considering her experience this time had legitimately caused Xiao Qiang to worry, she could only force herself to act cute.


    ¡°My memory is poor, maybe because I¡¯ve eaten too much roast chicken in the mountains, I forgot some things¡­¡±


    ¡°Forgot?¡± Yu Minglang pointed at her nose but before he could say anything,


    Xiao Qian immediately resisted with her hands and feet.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think you¡¯ve won just because you¡¯re loud, Yu Minglang! Don¡¯t provoke me!¡±


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian was supposed to be his little treasure, to be protected and cared for. But now that she was back, she couldn¡¯t stop herself from getting angry. This was just human nature.


    ¡°First, you want to break up with me. Second, Xiao Qian, how dare you take an illegal taxi!¡±


    ¡°I let you take that taxi! Our family has so many people and cars. If you¡¯re mad at me and don¡¯t want to find me, why not find Eldest Brother? How dare you take an illegal taxi!¡±


    Other issues could be indulged, but this was a matter of principle.


    ¡°It was an emergency at the time, I just happened to¡­¡± Xiao Qian had never seen him so angry before, she was so scared that she dared not speak loudly.


    ¡°You dare to say it!¡± Yu Minglang pointed at her nose. Suddenly, Xiao Qian noticed that there was a bit of¡­ red on her chair?!


    Her face instantly turned red. Oh no, could it be what she imagined?


    Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t noticed this detail yet. He let go of Xiao Qian, and she jumped off the bed as if scorched. It could not have been more embarrassing!


    Yu Minglang took her bracelet out of the box on the bedside table, murmuring as he did so.


    ¡°Hitting you a few times is to make you hurt and remember. You must never take an illegal taxi again. When I¡¯m home, let me pick you up. If your man isn¡¯t home, call Eldest Brother! If not, I¡¯ll teach you to drive during the holidays, and we¡¯ll buy our own car!¡±


    Xiao Qian just wanted to leave this embarrassing place as soon as possible. Thankfully her black pants didn¡¯t show anything.


    But hearing his mixed-up priorities, she couldn¡¯t help but argue,


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t breaking up be more serious than taking an illegal taxi?¡±


    She was so scared that her long-delayed period finally came!


    This must have been the most embarrassing period in her life by far!


    ¡°What breakup? You were just being childish! Let me tell you, Chen Xiaoqian, as long as I¡¯m alive, there¡¯s no way we¡¯re breaking up. I initially wanted you to go back and think about it for yourself, but instead, you-¡±


    ¡°Can we not talk about this?¡± Xiao Qian also thought that part of her history was too dark. It was the stupidest thing she¡¯s ever done in her life.


    ¡°If we don¡¯t talk about it, you won¡¯t learn. Give me your hand.¡± Yu Minglang wanted to grab Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, but whenever Xiao Qian saw him, her face flushed bright red.


    ¡°I¡¯m going back!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    This Aunt must not be a real aunt. She was a fake.


    She stubbornly refused to come when in the Bad Guy¡¯s lair, but thankfully Xiao Qian had enough IQ.to protect herself using other methods.


    But when her period came at this moment, Boss Qian just couldn¡¯t hold it!


    Hearing her want to leave, Yu Minglang immediately stood up.


    ¡°No way!¡± He hadn¡¯t seen enough.


    ¡°Get out of the way!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t! Chen Xiaoqian, you ungrateful little Egg! I¡¯m not even going to argue with you, and you¡¯re still throwing a tantrum! I spent days searching for you without food or drink, and now that you¡¯re back, won¡¯t you let me vent?¡±


    Yu Minglang thought Xiao Qian was upset because he had smacked her little butt.


    Seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s face becoming redder and redder, Yu Minglang was afraid she would do something as inexplicable as before, like breaking up with him. He didn¡¯t regret what he had done, this incident had been lingering in his mind for a long time.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! If you¡¯re unwilling, I¡¯ll let you hit me back, you can hit me however you want. But if you dare to mention breaking up with me again, I will definitely not agree!¡±


    ¡°Who wants to break up with you? Yu Minglang, I have my period, and it got on your chair! I¡¯m going to go home to change my clothes.. If I don¡¯t go now, everyone will see your girlfriend¡¯s period stains! Are you proud of that?!¡±

 Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 280: A Big Misunderstanding

    Chapter 302: Chapter 280: A Big Misunderstanding


    Translator: 549690339 I


    Xiao Qian felt that her embarrassment had reached new heights, and she couldn¡¯t bear it any longer and roared.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, my period has come and it¡¯s even on your hand! I have to go home now to change my clothes. If I don¡¯t leave soon, everyone will see the various leaks of your girlfriend during her period, and will you have any saving


    face?!¡±


    Phew, shouting that out brought a sense of relief.


    She would never be able to forget the expression on Yu Minglang¡¯s face when he heard her roar; he was completely dumbfounded.


    While being in the mountains, neither the bad guys nor the villagers made Xiao Qian feel as embarrassed as she did now ¨C wishing that the earth could just crack open and swallow her up.


    Too, embarrassing!!


    Yu Minglang went from being startled to embarrassed, and finally, he exchanged awkward glances with Xiao Qian.


    One minute later, Yu Minglang, who had ¡°escaped¡± from the hospital, rushed out with Xiao Qian, first stopping by the supermarket, and then the shopping mall.


    Half an hour later, an embarrassed Xiao Qian, wearing new clothes, and Yu Minglang, who was trying hard to act normal but still feeling awkward, walked out of the mall hand in hand.


    ¡°Will it cause any trouble with you running out like this?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu


    Minglang.


    Yu Minglang shook his head, ¡°There was no big problem in the first place; it was my mom who was too anxious, insisting that I stay in the hospital for observation. In fact, she just didn¡¯t want me to have an IV drip at home.¡±


    ¡°Then hurry back, injured people should rest and heal properly.¡±


    ¡°I have to go home and report my safety to my mom. You told her that I went traveling with your family, and I haven¡¯t contacted her for so many days; she must be worried.¡± Xiao Qian was satisfied with Ming Lang¡¯s arrangements.


    Telling her mother would not be helpful at all; menopausal women tend to overthink things. If Xiao Qian were to tell her about her bizarre kidnapping experience, Jia Xiufang might project all her own cliche drama-watching experiences onto Xiao Qian. Based on Xiao Qian¡¯s understanding of her, Jia Xiufang might even worry herself sick.


    Compared to Yu Minglang¡¯s family, Jia Xiufang¡¯s personal understanding remained at a fixed level. The best way to keep her from worrying was to not tell her at all.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t bear to let Xiao Qian go home, he wanted her to stay with him.


    But Xiao Qian¡¯s words made sense, and he had to reluctantly send her home.


    The taxi arrived at Xiao Qian¡¯s house. As Xiao Qian was about to get out of the car, Yu Minglang held her wrist without speaking, not letting her leave and just looking at her with sorrowful eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Qian asked him.


    Seeing that he wasn¡¯t planning to speak and even deliberately not letting her leave until she guessed correctly, Xiao Qian suddenly had an epiphany.


    She reached into his pocket, took out her bracelet, and carefully put it back on


    her wrist.


    ¡°I won¡¯t take it off again, never again.¡±


    Yu Minglang finally let go of her wrist and let her get out of the cab. After leaving the car, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t close the door immediately, but leaned over and kissed him on the lips.


    ¡°After I settle things at home, I¡¯ll come to find you.¡±


    ¡°Once you¡¯ve settled everything, call me, and I¡¯ll have my eldest brother pick


    you up.¡±


    Poor Big Brother Yu, reduced to Xiao Qian¡¯s personal driver, not only didn¡¯t get paid but also had to spend money on gifts for Xiao Qian.


    Why?


    Mother Yu was furious.


    As soon as Yu Minglang returned to the hospital, he saw his mother standing in front of his bed, holding a bone-setting drill in her hand and looking quite scary.


    Killer aura!


    Yu Minglang sensed something was wrong, ¡°Mom, I just went out for a while, I sent Xiao Qian home.¡±


    There was a sense of panic, just like being caught by his parents while skipping school when he was young.


    Although Qi Jiao was not as strong-willed as Father Yu at home, she had a skill of her own-beating Father Yu. Despite that, the children of the Yu Family were still quite nervous around her; if they annoyed the old lady, the old man would have to bear the brunt of the consequences. And, boy, it would pain when the old man hit others!


    ¡°Yu Youngest, what exactly have you done?!¡± Mother Yu tightly gripped her electric drill, heartbroken while looking at her son.


    ¡°I just sent Xiao Qian home, what else could I have done ¨C hey Mom, what are you doing?!¡±


    Yu Minglang narrowly escaped the electric drill thrown by Mother Yu, but before he could ask anything, he heard Mother Yu angrily saying.


    ¡°Xiao Qian just went through such an ordeal, how could you do that to her?


    Yu Minglang thought his mother was referring to him hitting Xiao Qian¡¯s bottom, so he thought maybe Qian Bao had complained to the old lady. But Qian Bao wasn¡¯t the kind of person who would do that, right?


    ¡°I just lost control of my emotions for a bit, I only wanted to test the effect, see if it hurt or not, and once it hurt, I¡¯d feel at ease.¡±


    What Yu Minglang meant was that he needed to make sure Xiao Qian remembered what happened this time so that she wouldn¡¯t scare him like that ever again. If something similar happened again, his heart might just leap out of his chest!


    But what Mother Yu understood was quite different.


    She came to bring some soup for her son and found both him and Xiao Qian gone, the bed untidy. Mother Yu went over, pulled back the blanket, and saw a bloodstain.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s wound would never bleed, so what was it?


    Mother Yu immediately called the nurse in the room and asked. At first, the young nurse hesitated to speak, but later, under Mother Yu¡¯s authoritative insistence, she finally told her.


    She had just seen Yu Minglang holding Xiao Qian and pressing her on the bed, kissing her all over.


    Mother Yu immediately understood that Yu Minglang had¡­ done it with Xiao Qian.


    Waiting with her bone-setting tools in hand, she saw Yu Minglang ¡°confess ! ¡°Good for you, Yu Youngest! Who taught you such a terrible way of thinking? Does your mistrust outweigh your feelings for her? How can you not be compassionate toward Xiao Qian? She barely escaped, and yet you¡¯re acting so inhumanly!¡±


    ¡°Mom, this matter isn¡¯t trivial, we can¡¯t let it go.¡±


    Without teaching her a lesson, what if she takes a black taxi again in the future and gets sold?!


    However, Mother Yu understood it as Yu Minglang thinking that a woman¡¯s chastity was too important; just listening to their accounts wasn¡¯t enough, so he wanted to personally test it out and see if the hymen was still intact.


    As a result, it exhausted them both¡­ so he sent her home, planning to divert attention and destroy the evidence!


    Otherwise, why couldn¡¯t he wait for Eldest Brother to come pick her up, and instead had to take a taxi to send her home? What was the urgency for? Besides, the ¡°fallen red¡± on the bed, that was the evidence!


    Mother Yu¡¯s thoughts and Yu Minglang¡¯s thoughts were completely different; the two didn¡¯t even talk about the same thing but still managed to stir up trouble.


    Seeing Yu Minglang show no remorse and even defiant, Mother Yu finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore and slapped him.


    Since joining the army, Yu Minglang had never been hit by his mother. He thought she was furious because he had hit Xiao Qian¡¯s bottom and didn t continue to say anything because he didn¡¯t want to cause more trouble.


    But then ¨C


    ¡°Slap!¡± Mother Yu hit his left side and then his right, leaving Yu Minglang looking completely innocent.


    ¡°Yu Youngest, I¡¯ll tell you, I hate men who blame women for their misfortunes the most! As her closest person, you harbored ill intentions and doubted her, even going so far as to do such beastly things! On a hospital bed, you dare to do such a thing? What do you take her for, a plaything? Our family doesn¡¯t raise such loose children, so either apologize to Xiao Qian and take responsibility, or get lost! I don¡¯t want a son like you!¡±

 Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Chapter 281: Going to Propose Marriage

    Chapter 303: Chapter 281: Going to Propose Marriage


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Yu Minglang was utterly dumbfounded.


    His mother rarely raised her hand to anyone other than his father. How mad


    must she be to slap him in the face?


    It¡¯s worth noting that even Father Yu, despite his penchant for spanking, hardly ever hit anyone in the face, as it represented a person¡¯s dignity.


    But now it was his mother, who was usually the most agreeable, that was doing this.


    What the hell was going on? Was he really being kicked out of the house for spanking his girlfriend Xiao Qian¡¯s bottom a few times? Moreover, what did his mother mean by ¡°girls can¡¯t be bullied before marriage¡± ¡ªwas she encouraging him to abuse his wife after marriage?


    Even the clever Yu Minglang would never have guessed that the reason his mother was so angry was that she thought he had¡­ well, done it with Xiao Qian to make sure she hadn¡¯t lost her innocence in the village.


    Mother Yu considered this an unforgivable sin. How could she raise a son like this?


    ¡°If you had done this before, I might have turned a blind eye to it because times have changed and there are many young people living together before marriage. I even thought you couldn¡¯t do it, so I made you that tonic soup¡­ But the fact that you did it at this time is a matter of principle, and I cannot tolerate my son doing such a thing to hurt his girlfriend!¡±


    Mother Yu valued her children¡¯s moral education and really liked Xiao Qian. She felt that for Ming Lang to do such a thing at this time would be incredibly hurtful to the young girl.


    Unforgivable!


    Yu Minglang felt more and more that something was amiss.


    ¡°No, Mom, what are you talking about?¡±


    Why did it seem like his mom wasn¡¯t talking about spanking Xiao Qian?


    ¡°Look at this!¡± Mother Yu lifted the blanket, revealing a red stain on the snowy-white bedsheets beneath.


    ¡°Oh, that. I was planning to change the sheets when I got back.¡±


    Xiao Qian had been so embarrassed earlier that he didn¡¯t want to do it in front of her.


    Wasn¡¯t this just a common thing? A girl¡¯s period couldn¡¯t be controlled, and as thoughtful as he was, he couldn¡¯t possibly have provided all her sanitary supplies in advance.


    Mother Yu felt like she was going to vomit blood. ¡°You even thought about destroying the evidence?¡±


    Did she expect him to keep the sheets and let Xiao Qian see them later, giving her another reason to scratch him?


    ¡°Your dad has gone to a meeting and won¡¯t be home for a couple of days. I¡¯ll wait for him to get back and then go to Xiao Qian¡¯s house to propose marriage -or rather, I¡¯ll have your elder brother go with me in your father¡¯s place, and then we¡¯ll go again when your father gets home.¡±


    ¡°Propose marriage?!¡±


    Mother Yu clenched the remaining small drill bit in her hand. ¡°In my eyes, you¡¯ve become a man with moral problems. If you dare to do it but don¡¯t dare face the consequences, I¡¯ll contact the proctology department at our hospital and have them chop off your tool. If you can¡¯t fulfill a man¡¯s duty, don¡¯t be a


    man!¡±


    ¡°Mom, what are you even talking about? Does the proctology department even


    cut that?¡±


    ¡°Whatever I tell them to cut, they¡¯ll cut!¡±


    ¡°!!!¡± Yu Minglang took a step back, glancing from the small drill bit in his mother¡¯s hand to the red stain on the bed. Could it be that¡­


    ¡°Mom, you don¡¯t think that I¡­ did it with Xiao Qian, do you?¡± This was getting absurd.


    His own Qian Bao was so young. Even if he was impatient, he couldn¡¯t possibly hurt her at this point.


    ¡°The evidence is conclusive, and I have both witnesses and physical proof. Do you still want to argue against it? Even the nurse saw you biting Xiao Qian. Youngest Brother Yu, you¡¯ve disappointed me so much! Since when has our family taught you such messed-up ideas? How can you do such a thing to Xiao Qian at a time like this after she just escaped danger? What will she think of you and our family?¡±


    Mother Yu was educated, and when she was young and society was more conservative, her distant cousin had been suspected of losing her chastity and ended up jumping into a river to prove her innocence. At the time, Mother Yu wasn¡¯t that old, but she was close to her cousin, and the incident had a profound impact on her.


    That¡¯s why she was so sensitive to this issue.


    She couldn¡¯t accept that her son was such a man. After slapping Yu Minglang, the first thing that came to her mind was to propose marriage to the Chen family. This matter couldn¡¯t be delayed any longer.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re being ridiculous. I never¡­ Ah!¡± Yu Minglang narrowly dodged another small drill bit thrown by his mother.


    He couldn¡¯t say any more. If he did, Buddha would really kill him.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t face what you¡¯ve done, our family doesn¡¯t need a man like you! Go, get ready, and clean yourself up. I¡¯ll have your brother prepare the gifts for the meeting. If Xiao Qian forgives you, fine. But if she doesn¡¯t, I¡¯ll have you physically castrated and thrown out. You don¡¯t need to be my son anymore. It¡¯s too embarrassing!¡±


    ¡°Do you think you¡¯re telling a story? Even making up self-denials-¡±


    As soon as Mother Yu glared at him, Yu Minglang shut up and watched her start contacting his elder brother on her phone. There were lawsuits all over his mind.


    He hadn¡¯t actually done anything with Xiao Qian, so he felt quite wronged for taking the blame.


    However, his mother was like a cat with its tail stepped on, her fur standing on end, and she refused to listen to his explanation.


    Explaining things to his mother now would be no use; she had already made up her mind.


    Moreover, if he explained that Xiao Qian was actually on her period, Xiao Qian would probably get mad. It would be better to let his mother be mad than Xiao Qian get mad¡ªat least, Ming Lang really didn¡¯t think he was all that important. His position in the Yu family was already like this.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, go get me 2 pounds of Cordyceps and some deer antlers. Whatever you gave when you met your father-in-law, just prepare the same for me.¡± Mother Yu was already instructing Eldest Brother about the upcoming marriage proposal.


    ¡°What¡¯s the reason? It¡¯s not just for your useless brother, right? Well, whatever the reason, let¡¯s clean up tomorrow and go to Xiao Qian¡¯s house to propose marriage. You go with me, and see if your wife is free too. If she is, she can come along¡­¡±


    While his mother was on the phone, Yu Minglang slipped outside and sneakily called Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian had just gotten home and was taking a shower after removing her clothes. She couldn¡¯t take a bath, but she had to have a shower-she couldn¡¯t stand not washing for three days.


    Jia Xiufang brought in her phone. ¡°Your phone is ringing-is it Ming Lang?¡± Xiao Qian felt her mother¡¯s gaze was a bit strange. Then, looking at her phone, she was speechless.


    This shameless Yu Minglang!


    When they had broken up before, she had returned her phone to him. It had been with him for a few days until he gave it back to her today.


    At some point, he had saved his number as ¡°Husband¡± in her contacts.


    This word had only become popular in recent years. Young people in romance dramas used it all the time, and apart from that, Ming Lang had a good grasp of


    it.


    At the moment, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even dare to look into Jia Xiufang¡¯s gleaming eyes. She felt like her mother¡¯s gaze was filled with daggers.


    ¡°Mom, get out. Don¡¯t keep me from answering the phone!¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I warn you, I can¡¯t control who you date, but if you dare do anything inappropriate before marriage, I¡¯ll break your legs!


    Xiao Qian could no longer stand it, so she scooped up some water with her hand and splashed it on her mother. Jia Xiufang left the bathroom cursing.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, there¡¯s a situation¡­¡±

 Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Chapter 282: Asking You Something (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 304: Chapter 282: Asking You Something (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Xiao Qian, who had heard Yu Minglang¡¯s detailed account of the events, felt like crying but had no tears.


    If only she had changed the sheets before leaving the hospital.


    It was so awkward to explain such a misunderstanding.


    ¡°You might as well just tell her the truth. If you don¡¯t explain it clearly, Aunt will definitely dislike you for a long time.¡±


    ¡°I feel like I can¡¯t explain it clearly¡­¡± Yu Minglang muttered.


    Xiao Qian thought about it and quickly came to a conclusion.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, do you want to marry me?¡±


    Yu Minglang could have explained it if he wanted to, but he chose to default, which was worth pondering.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s not very convenient for you to get married since you haven¡¯t graduated from college yet.¡±


    After this incident, Yu Minglang wanted to fight for a stable status for himself. He was afraid that Xiao Mei would break up with him inexplicably again, and felt that it was her for a lifetime, wanting to settle down, and fearing that any rumors would be bad for Qian Bao in the future, so he might as well go with the flow and fix the relationship.


    ¡°Since you know, why bother asking me?¡± Xiao Qian was now depressed. Whether she agreed or not was her business, but why didn¡¯t he have a proper proposal and let his family pressure her?


    ¡°I think we can get engaged first.¡±


    This was a good solution that Yu Minglang came up with after much thought.


    After all, Xiao Mei was his, and he decided on this one woman for the rest of his life. Now he was still striving for his career, and Xiao Mei also had her studies.


    If they entered marriage too early, it would easily impede her studies, but engagement was different.


    Yu Minglang no longer wanted to be a boyfriend who could be easily dumped by others. Although engagement had no legal effect, at least he could feel better in his mind.


    ¡°Oh, if you think it¡¯s possible, then you can get engaged to yourself. At least you agree.¡±


    After saying that, Xiao Qian hung up the phone.


    So annoying!


    Can¡¯t you say something nice?


    Haven¡¯t you seen a pig walk even if you haven¡¯t eaten pork before?


    When proposing to a girl, do you think it¡¯s possible without asking the other person?


    After being hung up by Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang stubbornly called again.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I can¡¯t get engaged to myself. I want to get engaged to you. I think we are very suitable together and have known each other for some time. Don¡¯t you think we are very suitable together?¡±


    ¡°Suitable.¡±


    ¡°So, we are going to get engaged. My mom and brother are planning to go to your house to talk to your aunt tomorrow. Do I need to prepare anything?¡±


    ¡°Do whatever you want, I don¡¯t care about you!¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone again and silently screamed at the mirror_since he didn¡¯t get to the point._


    That annoying man almost made her auntie get agitated!


    Actually, if she thought about it rationally, Yu Xiaoqiang was not a chauvinistic man. He respected Xiao Qian on many issues. Today he got physical with her because he was really anxious. Although he had occasional second attacks, Xiao Qian knew that he was considerate in everything he did. It was just that his perspective on some issues might be a bit strange.


    Take today¡¯s matter, for example, it wasn¡¯t strange for a man with such a personality to say something inappropriate. If Xiao Qian was rational, she could completely ignore it. His intention to propose was very sincere, but his way of expressing it was a bit off.


    But she couldn¡¯t be rational about such a big decision in her life.


    This was really getting worse and worse. He proposed to her in his previous life, at least buying her a ring and kneeling down.


    Now he just casually mentioned it and said he would bring his family over tomorrow. This was too childish.


    After being hung up twice, Yu Minglang felt that she seemed to be angry, but he didn¡¯t know what she was angry about.


    He dialed the third call, and after thinking for a full three minutes, he was very cautious when dialing.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you think I need to improve in anyway?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to change anything, you¡¯re doing everything right. If you¡¯re not right, it must be the world¡¯s fault.¡± Xiao Qian pressed the speakerphone and applied body wash to her body vigorously, covering herself in bubbles.


    Thinking of Yu Minglang¡¯s cautious and careful appearance on the phone, she couldn¡¯t help but feel both angry and amused.


    Isn¡¯t a sniper supposed to hit the target with a single shot?


    How stupid has he become? After so many shots, she hasn¡¯t even turned off her phone or refused to answer his calls. She¡¯s just giving him time to think about the reasons, but he still can¡¯t get to the crux of the matter.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, did I make you angry?¡± Yu Minglang found it difficult to get any valuable information from her calm tone.


    ¡°What do you think?¡±


    She was powerless to be angry now.


    What else could she say to a man who couldn¡¯t even propose properly?


    Xiao Qian rarely played hard to get, but she felt that this matter needed Yu Minglang to make the first move, and then she would agree with the flow. But he didn¡¯t say anything, and she didn¡¯t want to give him any hints. Giving hints would feel even more irritating.


    ¡°Then, what kind of engagement ring do you like? Is a diamond one good?¡±


    Girls love this topic, so he couldn¡¯t go wrong with it, could he? Yu Minglang was quite proud of himself.


    The busy signal came from the other end of the phone. Xiao Qian hung up on him again, without giving him an answer.


    Women are really such complicated creatures. Yu Minglang held the busy phone, his eyebrows furrowed. He could feel that Xiao Mei was angry, but why?


    Did she not want to get engaged to him?


    It shouldn¡¯t be. He clearly felt that her attitude towards him was different after this rescue, and when she put on the bracelet, she said that she would never take it off for the rest of her life.


    Wasn¡¯t that a lifetime commitment?


    Yu Minglang wanted to make another call; the number was dialed, but as soon as it connected, he hung up before Xiao Qian could answer.


    That won¡¯t do; he had to succeed this time. He had to be more cautious and ask someone knowledgeable.


    During this period, Xiao Qian also reflected on herself.


    Was her request too high for a man who had emotional problems and obsessions? If she let him figure it out on his own, he might not be able to do it.


    Why not, if he calls again, she would give him a slight hint.


    You can get engaged, but there has to be a proposal process!


    She didn¡¯t care about betrothal gifts and ceremonies, but she couldn¡¯t be silent about it. When animals court, males at least know to offer gifts and build a nest for females.


    Did this guy want to skip that step?


    No way!


    But Yu Xiaoqiang didn¡¯t call again, and Chen Xiaomei was annoyed.


    If she analyzed this from her professional perspective, it would seem like a sensitive girl and slow boy, both could take a step back, and she could just tell him directly that he had to propose before she agreed, right?


    But looking at the issue from a girl¡¯s emotional point of view and putting aside her career, it just felt a bit imperfect to get engaged without a proposal.


    Psychologists are rational to everyone, but when it comes to their own lovers, they are too emotional.


    As for Yu Xiaoqiang, he called his childhood friend Hai Zhao.


    ¡°Dude, do you have time to come out and have a drink? I have something to ask you.¡± If he went to the love saint to ask how to please a girl, he definitely couldn¡¯t go wrong.


    At this time, both Chen Xiaomei and Yu Xiaoqiang didn¡¯t know that while they were still having sweet and irritating little troubles during their love period, a conspiracy was brewing quietly.

 Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Chapter 283: Stirring Things Up

    Chapter 305: Chapter 283: Stirring Things Up


    Translator: 549690339 |


    After Mother Yu hung up the phone, she realized Yu Minglang had run off at some point.


    ¡°That little brat, just wait till I get my hands on him!¡±


    Another call came in, and Mother Yu answered.


    ¡°Ah, my younger sibling? Yes, the youngest one in our family is in the hospital. Girlfriend?¡±


    Mother Yu was taken aback by the call from Father Yu¡¯s sister¡¯s side of the family, whom they seldom interacted with. Father Yu had a straightforward character and rarely associated with those he disapproved of.


    These distant relatives tried to seek favors from Father Yu before, but were all rejected.


    Father Yu was a completely tactless man with a stubborn and honest character. Anyone who tried to bribe him, regardless of how closely related they were, would get an earful. As a result, the Yu family didn¡¯t have the best reputation among relatives.


    The relatives all said that Father Yu had forgotten his roots after becoming successful. No matter how the relatives tried to please him, he wouldn¡¯t bend. His sons also followed his example, acting high and mighty. Although these relatives were polite on the surface, they spoke ill of the Yu family behind their backs. Knowing that the stubborn and stiff old Yu family members were of no use, they seldom had any interaction.


    Why would these relatives who had little contact with the family suddenly ask about Xiao Qian?


    ¡°I heard your son¡¯s girlfriend was kidnapped and sold by traffickers. They found her, right? That¡¯s such a pity. Is she okay? She must have suffered a lot in that place¡­¡±


    Mother Yu was puzzled. How did this relative know?


    ¡°Younger sibling, who told you my future daughter-in-law was kidnapped and sold?¡± Mother Yu wasn¡¯t a particularly cunning person, but she knew what should and shouldn¡¯t be said.


    At this moment, she would not admit it lightly. Even though they knew that Xiao Qian had not been harmed, outsiders wouldn¡¯t think the same.


    To protect Xiao Qian, Mother Yu firmly denied it, especially in front of these relatives who seemed to thrive on creating drama.


    ¡°Today I called Aunt, and she said that your youngest son broke a human trafficking case and saved your future daughter-in-law¡­¡±


    ¡°How could Aunt know this kind of secret? I don¡¯t even know. Don¡¯t spread rumors.¡±


    Mother Yu was holding back her anger, trying to brush it off, but the person on the other end of the line seemed relentless.


    They spoke with a tone of compassion.


    ¡°Ah Jiao, we know you are persistent, but you have to be more open-minded about this matter. It¡¯s really pitiful for the girl to end up in that place, but our family has a reputation to uphold. Just give her some money and be done with it. We can¡¯t afford the scandal.¡±


    ¡°Enough!¡± Mother Yu was furious.


    ¡± My daughter-in-law is a good girl, and we¡¯ve already decided to go to her family to propose marriage. If you continue to slander my daughter-in-law like this, be careful, or I¡¯ll tell Old Yu!¡±


    ¡°Ah Jiao, if you¡¯re unhappy, I won¡¯t say anything. We¡¯re all relatives, though, and it¡¯s hard to keep quiet about some things. You know how high-ranking your family is, and it¡¯s not like your son can¡¯t find a good daughter-in-law. Don¡¯t settle for a secondhand one     ¡±


    ¡°Who are you calling secondhand!¡± Mother Yu, who had been so patient, finally lost it.


    Without saying another word, she hung up the phone. Even after hanging up, she was still fuming and extremely upset.


    Few people knew about Xiao Qian being kidnapped. Besides the rescue personnel, only a few family members knew. Their mouths were sealed shut and would definitely not tell outsiders.


    Who could have spread the news?


    She tried to call Yu Minglang back, but his phone had no signal.


    At this time, Yu Minglang was at Hai Zhao¡¯s office in his storeroom, with a table full of snacks and some liquor.


    Yu Minglang rarely drank due to his unique occupation, but now was his recovery period. Apart from having no choice but to rescue Xiao Mei, no new mission would come to him.


    He could afford to relax a little and have a drink or two.


    ¡°¡­So what do you think? Why wouldn¡¯t she agree to the engagement?¡± Yu Minglang took a swig of his drink.


    ¡°It is strange. You said she¡¯s very fond of you, and you¡¯re also very fond of her. Both sides have met each other¡¯s parents, and things seemed great. She shouldn¡¯t have refused.¡±


    Yu Minglang bragged a bit to Hai Zhao, saying how much Xiao Mei liked him and how everyone could see his affection for her.


    So Hai Zhao also found it strange. This wasn¡¯t even getting married, just an engagement. Why was it so difficult?


    ¡°Do you think she might not like my home¡¯s decoration?¡± Yu Minglang was still pondering.


    A woman¡¯s thought process was as complicated as eighteen bends in a mountain road, and their Xiao Mei had at least dozens of those meandering thoughts. No one could understand her.


    ¡°Did she say anything about it?¡±


    ¡°She said my sofa was hard. I¡¯ve been considering changing it in a few days, but I haven¡¯t had the time.¡±


    ¡°¡­I don¡¯t think it¡¯s about that.¡± Hai Zhao believed that Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t refuse an engagement just because of a sofa.


    He¡¯d met the girl twice and found her to be vastly different from others, deeply secretive and a very powerful person. How could she reject Yu Minglang just because of a sofa?


    ¡°Then it¡¯s because I hit her.¡±


    ¡°You hit a woman?!¡± Hai Zhao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.


    He might believe others were capable of hitting a woman, but not Yu Minglang. In all the time he had known Yu Minglang, though Minglang disliked women, he would never stoop so low as to hit them. Moreover, Chen Xiaoqian was like a rare gem in Minglang¡¯s heart which needed to be cherished. How could he possibly hit her?


    ¡°Well, I just gave her a few pats on the butt, and I didn¡¯t even use any force¡­¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know what came over him at the time; he just wanted to pat her.


    But his pats brought on Xiao Mei¡¯s physiological period, and it seemed like she was very angry. She didn¡¯t even agree to the engagement.


    ¡°So you proposed to her right after patting her? You should have waited until she calmed down, then propose grandly. Buy her some flowers, give her gifts, and wait until she¡¯s not angry anymore. A few pats on the butt aren¡¯t the end of the world.¡±


    As someone who had dated many girlfriends, Hai Zhao earnestly advised Yu Minglang.


    Seeing that Minglang only half-understood, he decided to be more explicit.


    ¡°How did you propose to her? Were you sincere in your speech? Did you buy 99 roses? Even better, buy 999 roses with a ring in the middle. If she doesn¡¯t accept your proposal, then don¡¯t get up from your knees. I haven¡¯t used this trick myself, but under the premise of mutual feelings, I reckon it has a 90% success rate.¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned, ¡°Sounds stupid.¡±


    Just treating Xiao Qian well was enough. He didn¡¯t need to go through all these superficial procedures. It just wasn¡¯t his style.


    In fact, he had proposed in a similar manner in his past life, guided by Hai Zhao. But this time, it happened many years earlier.


    ¡°You can think of something more original. By the way, how did you propose to her?¡±


    ¡°I just told her that I was going to visit her family with my mom, and then she hung up the phone¡­ Hey, why are you spraying that on me? It¡¯s getting on my injured arm!¡±

 Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Chapter 284: Proposing Again (Monthly ticket 900+ update)

    Chapter 306: Chapter 284: Proposing Again (Monthly ticket 900+ update)


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang¡¯s arm, still wrapped around Hai Zhao, was sprayed with beer.


    Disgusted, he grabbed a tissue to wipe it off. ¡°You don¡¯t have any foot-and- mouth disease or something that could infect me through droplets, do you?¡± ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Hai Zhao was still coughing.


    It took a while before he finally patted his chest.


    ¡°I almost choked to death. If I die young, it¡¯ll be your fault ¡ª Yu Minglang, you didn¡¯t propose to her, you just directly told her you were going to her house? And you¡¯re taking your mother with you?¡±


    This story was simply the best of the year!


    He couldn¡¯t take it anymore; he had to organize his thoughts into a text message and send it out to his friends; Hai Zhao almost died of laughter.


    Yu Minglang watched him laughing like a madman, frowning.


    ¡°Is it that funny?¡±


    He was serious. Going there with his parents, wasn¡¯t that enough to show his sincerity?


    Should he have also taken his grandfather? But his grandfather was so old¡­


    Hai Zhao hammered the table, laughing uncontrollably, tears streaming down his face.


    ¡°Your girlfriend, the top student goddess, didn¡¯t break up with you?¡±


    ¡°How could she possibly break up with me!¡±


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t bear to hear the word ¡°break up¡± now. He became anxious whenever it was mentioned.


    It felt like a combination of embarrassment and anger that only got worse the more it was described.


    Seeing his dark face, Hai Zhao tried to keep a straight face, but ended up bursting out laughing.


    ¡°If you keep going crazy, I¡¯ll beat you!¡± Yu Minglang waved his fist, and Hai Zhao closed his mouth.


    But his cheeks were still puffed up with laughter. After absorbing this joke, he finally gave Yu Minglang some advice.


    ¡°You can¡¯t do this. By doing this, you¡¯re risking being single for life. You have to be more sincere.¡±


    ¡°How is this insincere? If she weren¡¯t a bit young, I would have wanted her to experience more of a young person¡¯s life, and would have married her directly.¡±


    With marriage as the premise of their relationship, this was a promise the two of them had made when they got together.


    Under the influence of Father Yu, the children of the Yu family were instilled with the idea that a man should treat his wife well ¡ª except for Yu Er.


    However, Boss Yu and Youngest Brother Yu were absolute believers in this theory.


    When Boss Yu met his wife, he was already a small boss with a bit of success in his career. He never bought anything for anyone he was casually dating, and people said he was stingy.


    But after meeting Eldest Sister-in-law, they got married in a flash, and from then on, he bought things like there was no tomorrow.


    Eldest Sister-in-law wasn¡¯t materialistic and would sometimes advise her husband against buying so much, but she couldn¡¯t stop him. Boss Yu always insisted on buying things, and eventually, she became numb to it and let him do what he wanted.


    Under Father Yu¡¯s influence, the men of the Yu family had a strange mentality: Spending money on their wives was honorable, but spending it on other women was disgraceful. Yu Minglang was clearly deeply influenced by this idea, and when he first met Xiao Mei, he wanted to bring her under his wing and treat her well.


    Marriage was the most important thing to the men of the Yu family ¡ª except for Yu Er.


    Hai Zhao was left speechless by his righteous indignation.


    ¡°You think getting married is good for the young lady, but what does she think?¡±


    ¡°Of course she thinks the same. Why would I be dating her if we weren¡¯t going to get married? Great people have said that all love affairs without the goal of marriage are abnormal, like you!¡±


    So far, Comrade Yu Minglang felt wronged beyond words, his heart burning with passion, while Xiao Qian was helpless like the moonlight shining in the gutter.


    ¡°Fine, you say I¡¯m abnormal. But at least I¡¯m a man who can make girls happy, right? Yu Minglang, you¡¯re sincere, but you¡¯re disliked!¡±


    Yu Minglang slammed the table, ¡°Who dislikes me? My Xiao Mei likes me! You wait, I¡¯ll call and prove it!¡±


    Digging out his phone, he glanced at it and pretended to say,


    ¡°There¡¯s no signal here.¡±


    Hai Zhao was almost grinning behind his ears.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been coming here for a while now, don¡¯t you know there¡¯s no signal in the home appliance store?¡±


    The home appliance store had signal interference, and the reception in the back was often poor. Yu Minglang was clearly scared and didn¡¯t dare to make the call.


    ¡°Honestly, for a man to have lived as you have, I should give you a few sympathetic laughs, but now I pity your girlfriend ¡ª the little beauty.¡±


    It was quite pathetic to be stuck with someone like Yu Minglang, who didn¡¯t even know how to propose.


    ¡°Why do you pity her? She¡¯s going to marry me in the future, and I¡¯ll do everything I can to make her better than any other woman!¡±


    He certainly had this determination to strive for.


    Hai Zhao made a nauseating vomiting gesture, ¡°Say that to her, not to me! If you say this when you propose, how could she hang up on you?¡±


    ¡°You mean, she¡¯s unhappy because I didn¡¯t say anything nice? Yu Minglang shook his head in denial, ¡°Impossible, my Xiao Mei isn¡¯t that kind of girl. She¡¯s very rational and mature.¡±


    ¡°What does this have to do with maturity and rationality? 99% of girls hope to be sincerely proposed to by the man they love. You want her to be that 1%, and you even use ¡®maturity¡¯ to restrain her. Seriously, Yu Minglang, if you ever get dumped, I wouldn¡¯t be surprised at all.¡±


    Yu Minglang let out a sound, suddenly enlightened.


    So that¡¯s why Xiao Mei hung up on him.


    Yes, now that you mention it, it makes sense!


    If Xiao Mei was really angry, she would have just taken off the battery and ignored him. But she picked up three times in a row, and on the last one, it rang once and then hung up¡­


    Feeling a cold sweat from the memory, Yu Minglang pretended to be calm and took a swig from the beer bottle, suppressing his anxiety as he asked,


    ¡°So, if I didn¡¯t get it right three times in a row, and the last time it only rang once before hanging up, what should I do?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. Give her all your money.¡±


    ¡°So she¡¯ll forgive me and not be angry anymore?¡± Most of his money was with her anyway. Last time they fought, Xiao Mei said she made more than ten thousand yuan in stocks. How capable this daughter-in-law was!


    ¡°No, this is compensation for the emotional distress you caused her. After you pay her, just commit harakiri. Seriously, you can get away with this once or twice, but you actually did it three or four times! No woman would want you, especially a young lady with looks, intelligence, and a successful financial background ¡ª by the way, I heard her family got their house demolished. She¡¯s still a rich second-generation. Yu Minglang, what do you have besides being a little dumb?¡±


    Even Hai Zhao knew that Yu Minglang¡¯s family background was astonishing, but his father was a nearly unfathomable old man who, despite his successful career, didn¡¯t provide any of his children with the convenience of connections.


    So without his family background, Yu Minglang was just a good-looking, hardworking man. It was quite normal for Xiao Qian to not be interested in him.


    Especially since he couldn¡¯t even figure it out after four attempts; even an ordinary girl would have been angry by now.


    Although this was a sad story, Hai Zhao couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. He wasn¡¯t trying to take pleasure in Yu Minglang¡¯s misfortunes, but who else was to blame for digging his own grave?

 Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Chapter 285: Marry Him

    Chapter 307: Chapter 285: Marry Him


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu Minglang left Hai Zhao¡¯s place drenched in cold sweat, and the breeze sobered him up.


    He didn¡¯t expect the problem to be this serious. Thinking of Xiao Qian¡¯s angry expression, he felt his scalp go numb.


    Standing on the road, he thought for a long time and decided to quickly resolve the issue by going straight to her place. He would not leave until she forgave him.


    With only a little change in his pocket, Yu Minglang went back to his house to get some money. Fearing it wouldn¡¯t be enough, he went to his elder brother¡¯s place to borrow some money, and then went to the shopping mall to buy a ring. He also bought a bunch of rose-like flowers from the flower shop; this time, he made sure they were indeed roses.


    He compared them to carnations and found that they didn¡¯t look too different.


    But women¡¯s hearts are complicated. Making the slightest mistake can lead to grave consequences. Yu Minglang felt that his own Xiao Mei was actually quite reasonable compared to his friend¡¯s wife, who would often throw tantrums for no reason at all. As long as the problem wasn¡¯t serious, Xiao Mei wouldn¡¯t bother too much about it. Hai Zhao just told him that, with his behavior, if he had been with a petty woman, they might have broken up.


    Yu Minglang went to Xiao Qian¡¯s house with determination to win her heart.


    Even if she beat him and left his face bruised, he had to make her forgive him. Hai Zhao had also told him that if the first marriage proposal didn¡¯t work, he could try again later.


    When he arrived at Xiao Qian¡¯s house, he saw her limping and struggling to find water to drink. He didn¡¯t even have time to give her flowers, as he rushed over to her straight away.


    ¡°How did this happen?¡±


    He was heartbroken to see Xiao Qian¡¯s sprained ankle and bruised forehead.


    When Xiao Qian saw him, she angrily slapped him and whipped him with a feather duster that her mom used for cleaning.


    ¡°You bastard! How dare you come here!¡±


    Jia Xiufang saw that Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dodge, so she grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s feather duster and scolded her while pointing at her forehead.


    ¡°You can¡¯t even be careful while taking a shower, and you have the nerve to blame Ming Lang? If he had a bad temper, he would have been angry long ago!¡± ¡°Aunt, let her hit me. I¡¯m fine. What on earth happened?¡±


    They had only been apart for a few hours, and this girl was already injured like a disabled person.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it! This girl didn¡¯t take her shower seriously, and she slipped and fell with foam all over her body. When she came out, she sprained her ankle, hit her forehead, and almost knocked herself stupid!¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s scolding didn¡¯t calm down Xiao Qian; instead, it filled her with even more hatred for Yu Minglang.


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault!¡±


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all my fault. Don¡¯t be angry, I can¡¯t bear it if you get sick.¡±


    Now, Yu Minglang only remembered the principle Hai Zhao taught him: always admit your mistakes, no matter how angry Xiao Mei is.


    ¡°Stop acting innocent and pretending to be a good person! It is your fault! If not for you, how could I end up like this? Ahhhhh!¡± Xiao Qian grabbed his hand and bit it hard.


    Jia Xiufang hurriedly pulled her back and slapped her shoulder lightly while reproaching, ¡°Are you a dog? Don¡¯t always bully honest Ming Lang!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s not being honest! It¡¯s his fault!¡±


    Right after Xiao Qian got off the phone with Yu Minglang, she eagerly waited for him to call again. She rubbed layers of shower gel on her body, the drain in her bathroom was slightly clogged and the water drained slowly. As she was rinsing her hair, she heard her phone ring and assumed it was him, so she quickly reached out for it.


    As a result, her vision was already poor without her glasses, and her eyes were barely open from washing her hair. She reached and slipped, falling and not only spraining her ankle but also hitting her forehead. Luckily, she grabbed the bathtub as she fell, which softened the impact, otherwise, she might have ended up with a concussion.


    After the fall, she still anxiously checked her phone.


    When she opened the message, she was almost furious.


    Dear customer, your mobile phone has now run out of credit¡­


    Now seeing Yu Minglang, the instigator, daring to show up at her doorstep, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but be furious.


    When she was in the mountains, fighting wits and courage against a bunch of bad guys, she never suffered such a severe injury.


    Coming home, she was provoked by her silly boyfriend to the point of slipping and falling in the bathroom, making her a laughingstock. It felt as though all her luck had been used up in the mountains, and she was plagued by misfortune upon her return.


    ¡°You girl, just know how to bully honest people! If you dare to bully Minglang again, I¡¯ll cut you!¡± Jia Xiufang just said it, her hand was light.


    Yu Minglang understood her intentions, ¡°Aunt, she¡¯s not bullying me; she¡¯s just playing with me.¡±


    ¡°Brother Lang, you might want to go and get a rabies vaccine. Look at how deep she bit you!¡± Chen Zilong yawned as he came down from upstairs. Seeing the big bouquet of roses that Yu Minglang brought, his eyes lit up.


    ¡°Brother Lang, why did you buy so many flowers?¡±


    ¡°You talk too much!¡± Xiao Qian slapped away Chen Zilong¡¯s hand, which was trying to touch the flowers.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go buy groceries; Minglang, just eat here. Xiao Qian, don¡¯t take advantage of my absence to bully Minglang!¡± Jia Xiufang warned Xiao Qian insincerely before leading her playboy son out the door.


    They needed to buy more groceries and stock up for the upcoming New Year.


    Now, only Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were left in the house. He approached her wearing a big smile on his face.


    ¡°Qian Bao, stop being angry with me. I know I was wrong.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? It¡¯s my fault, all my fault! Look, my mom is siding with you now. You¡¯re becoming like her own son, and I¡¯m like the daughter she got as a bonus for recharging her phone!¡±


    Her mom didn¡¯t even pity her for being injured like this, blaming her for not being careful with such matters despite her age.


    But only biting Yu Minglang a few times won her playboy brother¡¯s and mother¡¯s support!


    ¡°It¡¯s the same. My mom also sides with you. She almost slaughtered me just now, really, Qian Bao. If I hadn¡¯t dodged fast enough, I would have become a poor soul under her drill.¡±


    ¡°Drill?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, isn¡¯t it? Just because she thinks I bullied you, she took out her bone-setting tools. Those things were reflecting cold light and, in the blink of an eye, they struck right at my face!¡±


    ¡°So, Aunt was so quick to bring up the engagement because of this?¡±


    Xiao Qian felt warmth in her heart, knowing the Yu family¡¯s parents were good people. Even though it was just a misunderstanding, their attitude was still touching.


    Usually, when a girl encounters such an issue, the boyfriend¡¯s parents will hold grudges. Older parents may value such matters greatly. Yet when she returned, Mother Yu didn¡¯t even mention this incident and only showed concern for her weight loss.


    This family was good, and if she married into it, there probably wouldn¡¯t be any major conflicts.


    ¡°Sort of; I didn¡¯t bother explaining it either. Anyway, we¡¯ll end up together sooner or later¡­ wait, that¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    Remembering Hai Zhao¡¯s reminder, Yu Minglang grabbed the roses and attempted to kneel down on one knee to propose formally, but then¡­

 Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 286: Cunning Xiao Qian

    Chapter 308: Chapter 286: Cunning Xiao Qian


    Translator: 549690339 |


    In order to demonstrate his sincerity, Yu Minglang had his bouquet wrapped as luxuriously as possible, which turned out to be overly extravagant.


    When he entered, he casually threw the bouquet to the side, which got entangled in Xiao Qian¡¯s mesh tablecloth.


    The bouquet was so large that it was sitting underneath. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know the situation, and yanked it without success. He then forcefully pulled.


    Consequently, he lifted the tablecloth along with it, flipping the fruit tray on the table. The huge apple, purchased by the newly wealthy and audacious Ms. Jia Xiufang, fell straight onto Xiao Qian¡¯s recently sprained foot.


    ¡°Ah!¡± Xiao Qian cried out in pain, and as Yu Minglang again tossed the bouquet to the floor and went to see Xiao Qian, she began to pummel him.


    ¡°Get out! I¡¯ve realized you¡¯re a walking disaster! Nothing good happens when you¡¯re around me, just leave! Don¡¯t let me see you within two days!!!¡±


    It is making her sick.


    Feeling both distressed and regretful, Yu Minglang hugged Xiao Qian, allowing her to hit him without trying to stop her.


    ¡°QianBao, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°If saying ¡®sorry¡¯ mattered, then what¡¯s the use of Cartier producing so many ring styles!¡±


    Yu Minglang finally understood Xiao Qian¡¯s insinuation, and quickly took out the ring he¡¯d just bought from his pocket.


    When he turned around to retrieve the unlucky bouquet that had been thrown about on the floor, Xiao Qian finally had to raise the white flag.


    ¡°Don¡¯t take the flowers anymore, just act normal!¡±


    Yu Minglang kneeled down on one knee and opened the ring box.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, are you willing to get engaged to me, to be my fiancee? Once you feel the time is right, we can get married. This ring isn¡¯t from Cartier, can you wear it for now? I¡¯ll save up my salary next month to buy you one¡­¡±


    Poor Yu Xiaoqiang, gave all his savings to Xiao Qian, and still had to borrow money for an engagement ring.


    Xiao Qian actually wanted to put on some airs, to show some ladylike behavior, because of his foolishness.


    But considering this is a quirky guy who¡¯s capable of doing anything, she decided to hold that thought and not give him any grand expectations. Concerning him, she would have to be direct and straightforward. If she¡¯s even mildly tactful, really, he wouldn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Who makes the decisions at home in the future?¡±


    ¡°Everything will be as you say.¡±


    ¡°Who does the housework?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do it when I¡¯m home, and you when I¡¯m not.¡±


    ¡°After the engagement, your salary¡ª¡±


    ¡°All will be turned in!¡±


    ¡°When you have time¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll come and accompany you!¡±


    ¡°Things that should not be done?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely not done ¡ª so, what counts as things that should not be done?¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t be too close to other women, you can¡¯t discourage me from working, and you can¡¯t be jealous casually.¡±


    ¡°¡­that¡¯s an unequal treaty, I can¡¯t get close to women, but you can engage with men through your work, and I can¡¯t even be jealous.¡±


    This is simply an unequal treaty that defies heaven.


    ¡°You can also refuse.¡±


    ¡°I agree!¡± Yu Minglang will agree to whatever she says now, he¡¯s afraid that she won¡¯t accept him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think that you can just promise with words and it¡¯s ok, if you can¡¯t fulfill the things you promised, not just in engagement, even after we¡¯re married, I will still kick you out!¡±


    Xiao Qian took advantage of Yu Minglang with peace of mind.


    She never considered herself a particularly good woman. She was a bad woman. When Yu Minglang pursued her, she told him that if their relationship was to become closer, there are some things she needed to say in advance or else it would be impossible to live together in the future.


    ¡°I¡¯m saying this upfront. I¡¯m not gentle or virtuous. Other than working to earn money, I can¡¯t do anything else. I can clean the room and do the laundry if you want, but I can¡¯t cook, I don¡¯t know how to cook and I¡¯m not planning to learn. Occasionally, I have a bad temper. If you can bear with me, do so. If you can¡¯t, you have to find a way to do so.¡±


    Yu Minglang was still kneeling, and started to laugh after hearing her words.


    ¡°Qian Bao, these are really overbearing terms you¡¯ve set. It¡¯s too unfair.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t do anything about it, I always prefer to wave the stick before offering the carrot. I speak the harsh truths first. Yu Minglang, you¡¯ve invested a lot in me, and I feel obligated to let you know exactly what kind of woman you¡¯ve chosen. If you wish to find a virtuous wife who can cook, do laundry, and look after the children, I¡¯m definitely not the one. However, I won¡¯t interfere with your freedom. Apart from the principle issues that I absolutely can¡¯t tolerate, I won¡¯t restrict you in any way when you live with me. You will be quite free.¡±


    Realizing that she might have gone a bit too far, Xiao Qian finally made an effort to list one of her good qualities.


    At that moment, Ms. Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong, who were outside the courtyard, listened to her words in realization. Jia Xiufang had forgotten to bring something back, and happened to hear this.


    She almost passed out.


    Could her daughter even marry like this?


    Even though she wasn¡¯t psychologically prepared for her daughter to get engaged so early.


    But this was too far.


    Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t take it anymore and wanted to barge in, but was held back by her son.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t spoil it. Didn¡¯t you hear that my sister is already reigning in the situation?¡±


    ¡°Nonsense!¡±


    ¡°I think Brother Lang is definitely enjoying this. If he had any objections, he would have gotten angry with my sister long ago. Haven¡¯t these two always been good together?¡±


    Jia Xiufang gave him a suspicious look.


    ¡°Why are you acting so weird today?¡± He was constantly defending Yu Minglang, as if he¡¯d accepted some sort of bribe.


    ¡°How am I being weird? I¡¯m just looking out for my sister¡¯s best interests¡­¡±


    Chen Zilong cleared his throat awkwardly.


    Actually, before Brother Lang arrived, he called using the landline, and apparently claimed that as long as things were successful, he¡¯d treat him to a delicious meal.


    Chen Zilong has never been a person of principle and naturally agreed without hesitation.


    ¡°I¡¯m still going in to check. They didn¡¯t even tell me about this.¡± Jia Xiufang was in a complex mood. Although it was just engagement, she still felt it was a bit early.


    ¡°What are you going in for? It¡¯s my sister getting engaged, not you. Instead of worrying about my sister, why don¡¯t you think about when I¡¯ll get a stepdad- ¨C Alt!¡±


    Chen Zilong covered his buttock, which was still bearing the imprint of Jia Xiufang¡¯s size 38 shoe.


    Yu Minglang, who had bought off the disreputable little uncle in advance, was still earnestly proposing.


    ¡°As long as you don¡¯t ask me to betray my country and my family, I¡¯ll agree to all the things you said today.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes sparkled. That¡¯s the sentence she wanted to hear. She extended her hand, and Yu Minglang picked up the ring box, slipping the ring on her finger with one hand. The size was just right.


    Although the gem wasn¡¯t particularly large, the design was pretty. Small and low-key, Xiao Qian could wear it to school without any issues.


    Looking at the ring on her middle finger that symbolized a certain status, Xiao Qian finally spoke the punchline.


    ¡°In the future, I will be able to earn money, possibly a lot. I¡¯m giving you a heads-up about this in advance. If you want to be with me, don¡¯t mess around with this issue in the future.¡±


    Xiao Qian was afraid he would balk at this, so she intentionally waited until after the ring was on to say it.


    The crafty Qian, wanted to make sure he had no chance to regret it!

 Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 287: The True Face (Monthly Tickets 950+ Update)

    Chapter 309: Chapter 287: The True Face (Monthly Tickets 950+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Many men are very concerned about their image, preferring to appear strong in front of women. They like to be relied upon by women, but they can¡¯t quite accept their women being too strong.


    Once a woman becomes too powerful, and the income gap between the couple becomes too wide, it¡¯s easy for emotional rifts to develop. Some men will spend the money their wives earn while acting bitter and unhappy, under great pressure.


    Top-tier successful women that Xiao Qian has come across seldom have happy marriages, which is because many men inherently lean towards chauvinistic tendencies, too concerned about their pride, and can¡¯t stand it when women are too strong.


    She does not want her relationship with Yu Minglang to end up like that.


    She will not give up her career for her marriage. She must make her consulting room better than it was in her past life, and she needs to give Yu Minglang a heads-up in advance.


    At this point, Yu Minglang had already stood up, pulling Xiao Qian to sit on the sofa.


    Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t hear what was going on inside, nearly sticking to the iron gate outside the yard like a frog.


    Did it work out or not?


    ¡°Mom, you should leave quickly. If we don¡¯t hurry, we¡¯ll miss the second bus¡­¡± Chen Zilong pulled at Jia Xiufang.


    Only then did Jia Xiufang leave with a heavy heart.


    Xiao Qian sat on Yu Minglang¡¯s lap, inadvertently thinking about the Aunt Flo incident this morning. If she sat on his lap and Aunt Flo leaked again and stained his pants, what would she do?


    At this point, Xiao Qian had already deeply understood one thing ¨C with this guy Yu Minglang by her side, anything embarrassing was possible.


    But Yu Minglang didn¡¯t let her run away, making her sit on his lap. Xiao Qian was waiting for his answer to her crucial question, but he didn¡¯t speak for a long time and just focused on not letting her leave his lap.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, what¡¯s your answer?¡±


    ¡°What answer?¡± Yu Minglang took her hand and looked at it. The diamond ring on her slender middle finger glittered brilliantly, although it was a bit small.


    Low-key. He really wanted to buy her a big diamond ring, letting the whole world know that she belonged to him, but she was still a student, and wearing too big a ring would be inconvenient.


    ¡°The money issue.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind. I¡¯m happy if you can make more money, and even if you can¡¯t earn as much as me, my money is enough to support our family. I can buy you many Cartier items like my Eldest Brother and Sister-in-law, and I can also accept some luxury gifts from you.¡±


    Yu Minglang spoke humbly but confidently, having thought about these matters before.


    Xiao Mei can indeed make money. She had turned the 30,000 into over 40,000 in just a few months, nearly on par with his own fund management, and her career will undoubtedly earn a high income once she graduates.


    ¡°What I want, I can earn on my own. What I¡¯m asking now is, can you accept me earning, can you accept the idea that my money is also your money?¡±


    This question may seem insignificant, but many couples have parted ways over it.


    As a psychologist, even Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t provide a specific answer as to how important a man¡¯s pride is. She could only say that it may be an innate trait of men, evolved from primal society, where they highly value their pride. Losing face is critical ¨C men who mooch off women are the other extreme and shouldn¡¯t be considered.


    ¡°I¡¯m proud that you¡¯re exceptional; it means I have good taste. If you¡¯re willing to share your excellence with me, I¡¯m more than happy to accept it and thank you for your contributions to our future little family.¡±


    ¡°The contributions and sense of mission in one¡¯s career cannot be measured by money. Although you¡¯re currently busy with your job and have to deal with a lot of historical issues after taking over the company, I believe you¡¯ll achieve great accomplishments in the future, comparable to your brother. You have a tolerant heart, and I¡¯m grateful that you give me the opportunity to make a difference.¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t just saying nice things to placate Yu Minglang. It¡¯s what she truly thought.


    Perhaps the influence of Xiao Qiang from her past life runs deep in her.


    She cannot change how others think. After all, with rapid economic development, values are evolving towards money-first. Yu Minglang, being so wealthy, may find it hard to accept a career woman, but he is willing to compromise without any complaints.


    Yu Minglang looked at her with emotion. Xiao Qian¡¯s words had touched his heart deeply.


    Xiao Mei¡¯s wisdom, beauty, and unique temperament could have given her better options. That¡¯s why when Yu Minglang proposed, he wasn¡¯t entirely confident.


    But she understood his heart so well. Every word she said resonated deeply with him.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I¡¯m so glad I met you.¡± He hugged her tightly.


    He considered himself fortunate to have met her in this life.


    ¡°I feel the same way. When you found me, you knew I wasn¡¯t a traditional wife, and when I found you, I knew you were a driven man. I¡¯m telling you about the potential issues we might face in the future now, so we can understand each other better. Mutual understanding is the foundation of a stable family. Yu Minglang, I understand your work, and you understand mine. Let¡¯s not measure our work¡¯s value with money. Can we do that?¡±


    He hugged her tightly.


    ¡°Of course, we can. When I started my business, you waited for me, accompanied me, and offered me mental support. I can also help guard our family when you want to grow your career in the future. Let¡¯s work hard and fight together.¡±


    His Xiao Mei was truly an exceptional girl. She had brought up their potential issues in the most straightforward way possible and given him ample respect after explaining her attitude towards work.


    Although Yu Minglang thought the same way ¨C that the value of feelings should never be measured by money ¨C hearing it from Xiao Qian made it all the more touching.


    Seeing Yu Minglang so moved, Xiao Qian quickly took the opportunity to mention her shortcomings.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, think it through. I can¡¯t cook. I really can¡¯t. Once we¡¯re married, I won¡¯t be able to make a single warm meal for you. I could burn down the kitchen. I¡¯m not kidding, I¡¯m serious. And although I can clean the house, I might not want to move when I¡¯m tired from work. Prepare yourself for all this.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at her serious expression and thought, how serious could it be?


    ¡°As long as the food is cooked, it¡¯s fine whether it tastes good or not. Since we¡¯re engaged now and it¡¯s still years before our wedding, you¡¯ll have to stop eating in the canteen after graduating. If I¡¯m too busy with work to look after you, you should at least be able to cook a meal for yourself. If I return, I can cook for you. It¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head insistently.


    ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as you think. I ¨C never mind, I¡¯ll cook something for you to see. Then you¡¯ll understand. Be prepared that you might have to cook in the future.¡±


    It was time to let Yu Xiaoqiang see her true colors. Xiao Qian touched the ring, thinking that even if he regretted it now, it was too late¡­

 Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Chapter 288: Burning the House Together

    Chapter 310: Chapter 288: Burning the House Together


    Translator: 549690339 |


    How bad was Xiao Qian¡¯s cooking?


    This topic was something her family didn¡¯t want to discuss.


    When she was young, her family wasn¡¯t wealthy. As the eldest sister, Jia Xiufang was busy with her business, and Chen Lin would often play cards. Thus, Jia Xiufang trained Xiao Qian to help her out in the kitchen. Normally, eldest daughters in small business families would learn to cook simple noodles by the age of 10.


    Jia Xiufang let her try making fried eggs when she was 12.


    The pan got burnt.


    The result was a black, lumpy mess.


    Chen Zilong was frightened and burst into tears when he saw it.


    The neighbor¡¯s dog wouldn¡¯t even touch it, and in the end, it all had to be thrown away.


    No one knew how she could have such talent ¨C she managed to make even the simplest dish so horribly wrong. The pan was so black that Jia Xiufang had to scrub with a steel wool ball for half an hour to clean it up.


    Not giving up, Jia Xiufang taught her step by step again. However, for some reason, this little girl could learn everything quickly, but when it came to cooking, she just couldn¡¯t get it.


    Xiao Qian later thought that she might have some dark talent in cooking. People have innate factors when it comes to cooking skills. Some can cook great food without much effort, but she just couldn¡¯t do it no matter how hard she tried.


    For a while, she secretly practiced when Jia Xiufang was not around. Boss Qian had always been a hardworking and competitive little girl since she was young.


    After many failed attempts, she hid her failed dishes under the tree in the yard ¨C the area where her family planted flowers. There once was a persimmon tree there, but it mysteriously withered after she buried several of her failed dishes beneath it.


    Chen Lin and Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t figure out why. The tree had been there since they built the house, and after two years of grafting, it was about to bear fruit when it suddenly died.


    Xiao Qian pretended to know nothing about it, but she went back and researched the issue. She concluded that there might be something harmful in the food she made, which caused the tree to die.


    Since then, she rarely cooked, probably aware that her cooking could be lethal.


    In her past life, she had raised her daughter Xiao Wei and wanted to be like other mothers who would cook for their children. But when she finally made time to prepare a plate of fried rice, Xiao Wei ended up having diarrhea for days.


    From then on, the mother and daughter relied on meal delivery services.


    Perhaps because of Xiao Qian¡¯s inadequacy, her daughter learned to cook instant noodles while standing on a stool at the age of 5, could chop shredded potatoes at 6, make cola chicken wings at 8, and was all-around skilled by 10.


    As Xiao Qian thought of her daughter, her heart softened, and her thoughts drifted far away.


    Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian in the apron, her head wrapped in Jia Xiufang¡¯s scarf, as their house didn¡¯t have a smoke extractor and she didn¡¯t want the smoke to damage her freshly washed hair.


    She looked demure, but watching her handle the knife made Yu Minglang very nervous.


    This didn¡¯t look like the work of someone who could cook!


    And what was with that distant look in her eyes?


    Xiao Qian was reminiscing about her past life when Yu Minglang, unable to bear it any longer, nudged her.


    ¡°Oh, let¡¯s get started.¡±


    Xiao Qian snapped out of her reverie, raised the knife, and chopped with a determined expression. Yu Minglang¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Before them, the poor potato was split into two uneven pieces ¨C one quite large and the other very small.


    Four chunks of unevenly sized potatoes lined up neatly on the cutting board. Yu Minglang estimated the size difference to be significant. Boss Qian could calculate wind speed and the ignition point of fire, so how did cutting potatoes turn out like this?


    Seeing her determined expression, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dare to take the knife and cut the larger pieces smaller, afraid of hurting her self-esteem. Instead, he held his tongue and watched her ruin one potato after another.


    He couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and finally asked cautiously.


    ¡°Qian Bao, when you chop like this, the force from the knife makes the food roll, and the cuts turn out uneven. Use your hand to hold it down.¡±


    ¡°No, if I hold it down, I¡¯ll definitely cut my hand. I¡¯ve tried this several times.¡± Xiao Qian said seriously, nodding her head solemnly to prove her point.


    Yu Minglang swallowed hard. Fine, having uneven slices was better than bloody ones.


    Xiao Qian used a similar technique to chop a large white radish.


    She was planning to make a stew with potatoes and white radish.


    The large white radish, after a few chops, ended up in even larger pieces than the potatoes.


    ¡°Qian Bao¡­ Isn¡¯t it hard to cook like this?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to say it. He should be silently eating the food his girlfriend worked so hard to make, but he couldn¡¯t help it when he saw her extraordinarily bold cutting technique.


    Xiao Qian explained with a professional tone.


    ¡°I¡¯ve done some research, and white radish is easier to cook than potatoes, so I have to cut it into larger pieces. This way, both vegetables can be cooked at the same time, preserving their nutritional content ¨C although I don¡¯t know why, the potatoes I make always turn out raw in the center.¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at the items she had cut ¨C some were as large as a baby¡¯s fist, while others were smaller than a thumbnail. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if any wood chips from the cutting board had found their way in¡­


    Of course the potatoes would be raw!


    But at this moment, Yu Minglang still naively thought that poor knife skills wouldn¡¯t matter as long as the food was cooked. He could eat a few bites to comfort Xiao Mei, so she wouldn¡¯t take this matter too hard. However, he was clearly too naive¡­


    When Jia Xiufang returned from shopping, she hadn¡¯t even entered the yard when she smelled a burnt scent. As she walked in, she saw Yu Minglang opening the door, and a cloud of black smoke engulfed the room¡­


    Xiao Qian came out with a towel over her nose, taking deep breaths of fresh air.


    Yu Minglang wiped the sweat from his forehead, still in shock from the near disaster.


    He had survived dangerous situations as a rescuer, but he almost died from smoke inhalation from his girlfriend¡¯s cooking ¨C now, that was a dark history indeed!


    ¡°What are you two doing at home? Trying to burn the house down?¡±


    Jia Xiufang pushed open the door and entered, only to be greeted by a chaotic scene.


    Her stove, her pots, her kitchen!


    Strong, unpleasant smells, black smoke, and a burnt wall filled the room. A bunch of vegetable scraps were thrown to the side, and an unknown oily or watery substance lingered on the stove.


    Were these two trying to burn down the house while no one was home?


    Jia Xiufang pointed to the pitiful stove, but couldn¡¯t find the words to express her disbelief.


    Knowing she was in the wrong, Xiao Qian lowered her head, still trying to save face.


    ¡°Well, the house is going to be demolished anyway, so it doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s a bit damaged¡­¡±

 Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 289: This is Deadly

    Chapter 311: Chapter 289: This is Deadly


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Chen, Xiao, Qian!!!¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s roar echoed in the room, refusing to disperse for a long time.


    Yu Minglang saw his girlfriend, oh, no, now his fiancee, was going to be scolded, so he pulled her behind him and kept apologizing to Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Aunt, I didn¡¯t watch her closely, it¡¯s my fault, I shouldn¡¯t let her cook¡­¡±


    How could he know that Xiao Mei¡¯s entry into the kitchen would be so devastating!


    It was just the time he went to the bathroom, somehow she got oil in the coal cooker, and the flames kept burning. She just stood beside it, watching stupidly for a few seconds, then tried to cover the stove with a pot. Somehow, she even got oil on the bottom of the pot.


    The whole thing caught fire.


    That guy, it was burning fiercely!


    Fortunately, Yu Minglang was there. If Xiao Mei was alone at home, the consequences would be unthinkable. Yu Minglang decided never to let her enter the kitchen again.


    For her safety and the entire family¡¯s safety, she should remain a doctor and just talk. Leave the physical work to him!


    Jia Xiufang saw the kitchen in such a mess, she was both angry and anxious. This silly girl, why didn¡¯t she know how to hide her flaws? Exposing them to Minglang like this was like exposing her weaknesses, right?


    Fortunately, Yu Minglang did not care about these things.


    He even turned around and tried to persuade Jia Xiufang. Jia Xiufang really wanted to slap Xiao Qian several times, but Yu Minglang was protecting her.


    The naive little girl hid behind Yu Minglang and made faces at her.


    ¡°You can¡¯t even cook, how will you go to your mother-in-law¡¯s house? She will dislike you and return you!¡± Jia Xiufang scolded Xiao Qian on purpose, actually sneakily observing Yu Minglang¡¯s reactions.


    Sensible Yu Minglang immediately responded.


    ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t worry. When Xiao Qian comes to our house, we won¡¯t let her cook. My mom is a great cook, and we live close by. When I¡¯m home, I¡¯ll cook, and if I¡¯m not home, I¡¯ll let Xiao Qian go to my mom¡¯s house. If it doesn¡¯t work out, I¡¯ll sell my funds and let Qian Bao invest in a restaurant, so we have a fixed place to eat.¡±


    He had a deep understanding of her cooking skills.


    It was terrifying.


    Others cooking might just be unpalatable, but his Qian Bao¡¯s cooking was life-threatening.


    Jia Xiufang was satisfied with what she heard, but she still had to show politeness on her face.


    ¡°How can I feel alright with that? This girl is good at everything but cooking, she is just too focused on her studies. I will teach her slowly in the future.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been teaching her for so many years, and she still hasn¡¯t learned. Brother Lang, let me tell you the truth. Just a couple of years ago, when there was no one at home, I was starving. My sister said she would make fried yuanxiao (sweet rice balls) for me¡­¡±


    ¡°Could she make something so complicated?¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t imagine the great danger Xiao Mei went through to do this.


    Stewing the potatoes even caused a fire scene, frying yuanxiao was such a challenging task, could she do it?


    ¡°Chen Zilong, you shut up! It¡¯s none of your business! Did you finish your homework?¡±


    Xiao Qian was unwilling to recall that period.


    ¡°As soon as I mentioned it, she got mad at me¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, today is a good day. No matter what you say, she won¡¯t be angry, right, Xiao Mei?¡±


    Today she had agreed to his engagement proposal. Yu Xiaoqiang believed that his Xiao Mei would maintain a good mood on this happy day, just like his happy feeling now.


    ¡°Then let me talk, Brother Lang, you have to protect me, don¡¯t let her hit me.¡± Chen Zilong really wanted to pour out his heart.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know about this incident either, and she was quite curious. ¡°Right, now that you mention it, I remember that one day, our house was missing half a bucket of oil and a bag of yuanxiao. What happened?¡±


    Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chen Zilong finally suppressed his fear of the violent big sister, hid behind his mother, and recounted the terrible past. ¡°Didn¡¯t I want to eat yuanxiao? My sister said she would cook for me. She also said that fried yuanxiao was easier than cooking and just heat the oil, throw them in, cook and then fish them out.¡±


    The imagined situation was indeed like that.


    The progress went smoothly in the beginning, but Xiao Qian stood by the side holding chopsticks, flipping over the yuanxiao, when she suddenly found out that the yuanxiao would get bigger and bigger!


    Why do top students become top students?


    That¡¯s because they always have curiosity towards life. When they see something interesting, they have to study why!


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, you poked them with chopsticks?¡± Yu Minglang seemed to understand something, looking at Xiao Qian in surprise.


    Xiao Qian lowered her head and explained in a low voice. ¡°That happened in my past life, too long ago, I was still young. Although I understood the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, I didn¡¯t have any practical experience. I didn¡¯t know there was air inside the yuanxiao, so it¡¯s not my fault.


    To Chen Zilong, that happened just two years ago.


    But to Xiao Qian, it was a past life.


    ¡°Brother Lang, how did you know she used chopsticks to poke it?¡± Chen Zilong looked up to Yu Minglang admiringly. His future brother-in-law was indeed amazing, knowing things without being asked!


    ¡°I also know that after she poked it, the yuanxiao exploded, right?¡±


    ¡°Wow, you even know this!¡± Chen Zilong admired the omnipotent Yu Minglang even more.


    ¡°Yeah, I have a sister at home who is also like this, she¡¯s a dumbo too ¨C not good at cooking, and part of a twin.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Is your sister like mine too, poking yuanxiao onto the ceiling?


    ¡°Ceiling?!¡± Yu Minglang guessed the beginning but not the end.


    Chen Zilong had a fresh memory of that incident and kept nodding his head.


    ¡°My sister was having fun poking it, so she poked it a few more times, and I don¡¯t know what she did, but suddenly something flew out of the pot like a flash of lightning. It hit the ceiling in a flash, and I was dumbfounded. I never knew that yuanxiao could fly!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you didn¡¯t get a whole face full of pustules from the scalding? I¡¯m thankful to that year¡¯s yuanxiao for being merciful to you.¡± Yu Minglang even felt sorry for Xiao Qian, how lucky she was not to have her face scalded by the splattering hot oil.


    ¡°Aiyo, this silly girl¡­¡± Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t help but sigh out loud. She thought she saw something on the kitchen ceiling, and she asked Xiao Qian what it was. Xiao Qian quoted various physical and chemical theories, talked a lot to Jia Xiufang and confused her. In the end, she still didn¡¯t figure out what it was.


    So it was yuanxiao! It could even stick up there, and it was an eye-opener.


    ¡°My sister saw that she had caused a mess, so she stepped on the stove and tried to scrape the yuanxiao off the ceiling. Then it fell on my head, and my hair was glued together and couldn¡¯t be washed off. In the end, she used scissors to cut it off and told me it would make me look cooler. I was laughed at by my classmates for a whole semester because I had a patch of hair missing at the back of my head¡­¡±


    Rarely hearing about his all-capable Xiao Mei¡¯s dark history, Yu Minglang laughed heartily.


    Xiao Qian pretended it wasn¡¯t her. Yes, it wasn¡¯t her. It happened so long ago that it didn¡¯t count.


    She automatically ignored the kitchen that she had just messed up.


    ¡°Really, you can¡¯t even cook properly. How can I feel at ease letting you get married? With your cooking, you have to stay at home for a few more years until I teach you well enough¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s words were never finished as Yu Minglang showed a brilliant smile.

 Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 291: Silly and Confused

    Chapter 313: Chapter 291: Silly and Confused


    Translator: 549690339 |


    ¡°You, girl, I don¡¯t know whether to call you smart or foolish. Anyway, since it¡¯s come to this, let¡¯s just get engaged. But remember one thing, if he dares to bully you or look down on you because you slept with him before marriage, you can come back home, and Mom will support you, so you don¡¯t have to look at his face!¡±


    ¡°But didn¡¯t you disagree with getting engaged so early before?¡±


    ¡°You still dare to say that! Stupid girl! If you hadn¡¯t been so muddled, why would I have¡­ never mind, he doesn¡¯t even mind that you can¡¯t cook, so I guess he can¡¯t treat you badly. I will take a look at his mother tomorrow and see what she¡¯s like. If she¡¯s a domineering old lady, I won¡¯t easily agree¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at her mother talking nonstop and thought that with her intelligence, she wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against Yu Minglang¡¯s mother and would be lucky not to be taken advantage of.


    Fortunately, Yu Minglang¡¯s mother was also a very kind old lady. Her arrangement for Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian to get married made Xiao Qian both touched and a little puzzled.


    It¡¯s unusual for a woman from that generation to be so liberal, and most mothers in the world tend to unconditionally side with their own children, just like her mother, Jia Xiufang.


    Although she constantly criticized Xiao Qian, she was actually protecting her daughter from being bullied by others.


    Surprisingly, Yu Minglang¡¯s mother even hit Yu Minglang directly. This made Xiao Qian a little surprised. In fact, if Mother Yu had some thoughts and thought Xiao Qian was a girl who didn¡¯t love herself, Xiao Qian would not be unable to understand. After all, how many open-minded old ladies were there in that generation?


    It seems that her luck is not bad.


    Xiao Qian later learned that her luck was indeed pretty good; she had met a good family, which would be proven by a series of events later on.


    ¡°With your skills, you could burn down the kitchen by just cooking. Only Yu Minglang won¡¯t mind you. You¡¯d better get married quickly. If you really get engaged, don¡¯t act foolishly and let people find fault with you. No, during this holiday, I have to teach you how to cook and see what you¡¯ve done to the kitchen.¡±


    Upon hearing that she would have to cook during her vacation, Xiao Qian suddenly felt like running away¡­


    Dinner was settled near Xiao Qian¡¯s house, where she had a big meal and made Ni Jianren pay the bill when she was just reborn.


    It¡¯s only been a few months, everything has changed, and she¡¯s about to get engaged to the man who was her child¡¯s father in her past life.


    Jia Xiufang ordered many dishes and was especially enthusiastic about Ming Lang, making every effort to interrogate, oops, question him directly.


    Questions about his future plans, when he could get promoted, when he could move into his house, how he would handle the renovation, when he planned to get married, how many children he wanted to have, and if he preferred boys over girls¡­


    Xiao Qian tried a few times to stop her menopausal mother, but Jia Xiufang simply ignored Xiao Qian and kept asking questions.


    Now that they were about to get engaged, she couldn¡¯t afford to be as subtle as before.


    Yu Minglang acted like the perfect son-in-law, answering Jia Xiufang¡¯s questions perfectly and to Jia Xiufang¡¯s satisfaction, with no room for criticism.


    Chen Zilong kept his head down and ate, showing no interest in the gossip his mother was asking about. Bored, he turned on the TV in the private room.


    News was being broadcasted, Chen Zilong wanted to change the channel but suddenly put down the remote and casually made a comment.


    ¡°Kidnapping case solved, four abducted victims were rescued, including two girls from our Qiang City!¡±


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang raised their heads simultaneously. The news on TV was reporting the major cross-provincial human trafficking case that had just been cracked.


    They said that three traffickers were caught at the scene, and the remaining accomplices were all arrested in the morning. Normally, this kind of news should be delayed.


    But due to the recent panic caused by human trafficking, the news was broadcasted immediately to stabilize public sentiment as soon as the suspects were caught.


    Xiao Qian raised her head and saw several blurred criminal suspects being taken into a police car on the screen. Although their faces were unclear, she could tell they were the bad guys by their body shapes.


    She glanced at Yu Minglang, who gave her a reassuring look. Xiao Qian then continued eating.


    ¡°These bastards should be sentenced to death when they¡¯re caught. It¡¯s too much! If their children are kidnapped, it¡¯s so pitiful. Ah, there are also two girls from our city¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang stopped interrogating her son-in-law and talked to herself while watching the screen.


    ¡°What about the other rescued girl? Isn¡¯t she also from Qiang City? Weren¡¯t there supposed to be five of them? How come only four were rescued?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    She was from Qiang City, and Xiao Yu was from another city. Among the five girls rescued, two had been abducted earlier, and the three girls, including Xiao Qian, were just abducted.


    ¡°Of the two who were kidnapped earlier, one of them has already given birth to a child. It is said that¡­ for the sake of the child, she doesn¡¯t want to return to her own family and has settled down in the mountain valley.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words made Xiao Qian purse her lips. It was the most helpless situation; the families who bought the daughters-in-law used their children to tie the mother to themselves, taking advantage of maternal love to fulfill their propagation hopes.


    ¡°The seriously injured girl is from Qiang City and might not be too far from your home. Her situation is not good, she has suffered a great shock.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to look at that girl.


    Because seeing her would remind him of the fear.


    If he had been late, would his own Xiao Mei have been like that too? It was a reminder that he hadn¡¯t taken care of her well.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask a classmate to check on her and see if I can help.¡± Xiao Qian felt a little guilty about the girl.


    The girl was beaten and abused right under her nose. Xiao Qian managed to protect Shi Yu but didn¡¯t have the power to protect another girl.


    On the one hand, they were unfamiliar, and she didn¡¯t know how good the girl¡¯s acting skills were. She didn¡¯t have the rapport with Xiao Qian and Shi Yu as roommates or best friends, so communication was easier. Another reason was that the girl didn¡¯t have a chance to communicate in the first place; Xiao Qian would be caught if she talked to her.


    Under the circumstances, all she could do was protect herself and Shi Yu.


    Now that the girl was rescued, Xiao Qian wanted to see if she could use her expertise to help her through this psychological barrier.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go and see her. If you feel uneasy, I¡¯ll pay for her to see another psychologist, but you don¡¯t have to go there.¡±


    ¡°Mmm, I know, it¡¯s not appropriate for me to go there, I¡¯ll find someone else.¡±


    Xiao Qian knew in her heart why she said she would find a classmate instead of going herself: so as not to remind the girl of the bad memories and to avoid making her feel unbalanced because Xiao Qian was unharmed while she suffered such a huge shock.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t notice the strange conversation going on between her daughter and Yu Minglang. She continued watching the news.


    While watching, she couldn¡¯t help but lament indignantly.


    ¡°These people are too mean! It¡¯s not easy for anyone to raise a daughter. Just like that, they¡¯re kidnapped into the mountains. Do their parents not have enough worries? Now, these girls have such weak defenses. How did they get abducted?¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately nodded in agreement, glancing at the guilty Xiao Qian, ¡°Right, some silly girls even dare to take an illegal taxi at night. It¡¯s no wonder they got sold.¡±

 Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 292: Ferocious Tigers and Rumors

    Chapter 314: Chapter 292: Ferocious Tigers and Rumors


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know her smart daughter was involved and kept agreeing with what was said.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? My Xiao Qian, I¡¯ve always told her since childhood not to talk to strangers, not to take things from them. She¡¯s really smart, and I never had to worry too much. My heart aches for the parents of those girls. Luckily, the kids were found, it¡¯s a blessing amidst misfortune. But these rumors, some people love to gossip behind their backs. What should those girls do after they return?¡± Concerned, Jia Xiufang¡¯s words were upsetting to Xiao Qian, who put down her chopsticks and retorted indignantly.


    ¡°Is it the girls¡¯ fault they were kidnapped? They can carry on, whatever happens! Instead of taking action against the kidnapper, they blame the victims. Is this the kind of wisdom a psychologist¡¯s family should have?¡±


    Jia Xiufang shook her head, ¡°I am not saying it¡¯s those girls¡¯ fault. I just feel sorry for them. Besides, wouldn¡¯t people keep talking even if I don¡¯t? Do you remember our neighbor, a teenage little girl, who went to play on the construction site at night and was¡ª¡±


    She stopped herself, both Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian immediately understood what she meant. Yu Minglang nodded tactfully.


    ¡°I get it, poor girl.¡±


    ¡°Yes, her mother cried terribly.¡± Jia Xiufang shook her head.


    Chen Zilong, who was eating a large shrimp, looked up with confusion, ¡°What are you talking about? What happened?¡±


    Jia Xiufang added a shrimp to his plate, ¡°Eat up and mind your own business, children should eat more and talk less!¡±


    Of course, they can¡¯t let a minor like Chen Zilong know too much.


    Jia Xiufang assumed that Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang have gone through what they should and shouldn¡¯t do, so she could talk about these topics with them to some extent.


    ¡°I heard that she was driven mad and became mentally ill. So that¡¯s why?¡± In Xiao Qian¡¯s memory, there was indeed such a girl, slightly younger than her. At the time, she was not much older and only knew that a girl had gone insane and her entire family had moved away.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? Her mother refused to report the incident, but her father was insistent on doing so. After going public, everyone in the neighborhood found out about the girl¡¯s misfortune. People started gathering around her house, gawking and gossiping. The girl¡¯s mother, being a strong-willed woman, argued with her husband because of this, and we could hear their shouting and throwing of things at night from our house. A perfectly good family, just like that, fell apart.¡±


    ¡°Despicable!¡± Xiao Qian was getting angry listening to the story.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it? People kept gossiping about it constantly. Even when I went to the laundry room, I heard people talking about it. Some tried to change the subject, but I didn¡¯t want to discuss it.¡±


    Although Jia Xiufang was talkative and had a habit of gossiping like a housewife, she didn¡¯t want to talk about these things.


    Chen Zilong asked, puzzled, ¡°Mom, is there anything you don¡¯t like to gossip about? Don¡¯t you know everything about every family in our neighborhood?¡±


    Jia Xiufang smacked him on the head, ¡°Is that the kind of person you think I am? Yes, I like to chat about the ins and outs of things, but that¡¯s just what we village women do. However, I don¡¯t just talk about anything. Sensitive topics like this one, our own family has a daughter as well, so shouldn¡¯t we empathize? Gossiping about others¡¯ suffering, isn¡¯t that like rubbing salt in their wounds? I think the poor child was driven mad by gossip.¡±


    Years ago, it was even more conservative than it is now.


    When such things happened, people would say all kinds of things.


    Some said the girl was born promiscuous, wearing miniskirts at a young age¡ª there was a time when miniskirts above the knees were in fashion. Families with young girls would have them wear these skirts since they were too young to be provocative in them.


    Jia Xiufang bought one for Xiao Qian from the Night Market. However, when the girl¡¯s mishap happened, wearing short skirts became sinful, so Jia Xiufang hid the skirt and didn¡¯t let Xiao Qian wear it anymore.


    The most outrageous gossip claimed that the girl had an inappropriate relationship with her teacher at school and even suggested she was prostituting herself at a young age¡­


    The child¡¯s mother almost broke down from the gossip. In the end, the family moved away, and no one knew if the mentally ill girl recovered. What a pity.


    ¡°How ignorant these people are!¡± Xiao Qian cursed.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that the truth? Why blame the child when something goes wrong? I remember that girl, she was a good kid, always running errands for her mom, very sensible. She was just unlucky. Poor girl. Qian¡¯er, when you graduate, if you ever come across someone like her, treat them well and charge them less.¡±


    ¡°What we do is different from psychiatric care. If it¡¯s just a mental illness, I might be able to help, but if it develops into a psychiatric disorder, I can¡¯t do anything. If possible, I¡¯d rather gather those who use others¡¯ misfortunes as conversation fodder and wantonly discuss them, causing them extra pain, and treat them all at once. They¡¯re the ones who really need treatment.¡±


    People without any problems drove those with unfortunate experiences mad.


    ¡°I have seen many similar cases while working in my old unit. Even if the victim is not at fault, traditional public opinion still attacks these girls and the victims cannot explain themselves. Legislators should consider how to make the cost of victims coming forward and revealing their stories lower than the cost of staying silent.¡± Yu Minglang discussed the issue from a legal perspective.


    As a law student, he realized that the existing laws pressure victims to speak up even more than staying silent because coming forward takes a massive toll on their mental health.


    ¡°Women should take various measures to protect themselves, but that alone is not enough. How do we cancel the public opinion that hurts the victims? This is the result of the male-dominated society¡¯s oppression and persecution of women. Sadly, many women are also oppressing their own kind with these ideas. What makes us forget empathy and attack those who are already unfortunate?¡±


    Xiao Qian analyzed the issue from a psychologist¡¯s perspective.


    When the two of them discussed the topic, they brought out their professional opinions, expressing different views with a common focus.


    ¡°Legislation should protect women¡¯s rights and interests more, increasing the cost of infringing on the rights of women and children. As things improve, the situation will become more optimistic.¡±


    Xiao Qian agreed with Yu Minglang¡¯s opinion and added a sentence.


    ¡°This type of¡­ complex, stems from men¡¯s possessiveness in a patriarchal society. Men want their women to belong solely to them, so they often cannot accept a woman who has been ¡®touched¡¯ by another man. People with such complexes usually seek perfection, lack confidence and security¡ªYu Minglang, are you one of them?¡±


    The two found a common topic and stopped paying attention to Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong, who couldn¡¯t understand them anyway.


    ¡°Can you guess?¡±

 Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 293: This is the Answer (Monthly Pass 1050+Update)

    Chapter 315: Chapter 293: This is the Answer (Monthly Pass 1050+Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°At first, I thought you were a man who pursued perfection, but you don¡¯t lack a sense of security, and your confidence is overwhelming, so I couldn¡¯t judge, until    ¡±


    Xiao Qian paused, this time it was Yu Minglang¡¯s turn to feel itching, hey, what do you mean by stopping halfway through, finish your sentence!


    Xiao Qian knew the art of keeping people in suspense, and kept Yu Minglang guessing until they finished their dinner.


    Although Yu Minglang had forcefully put a ring on Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, he still wasn¡¯t too sure about her opinion of him.


    Care to share?


    I won¡¯t tell you!


    After dinner, Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong went to pay the bill, Xiao Qian nudged Yu Minglang, who was sitting steady.


    Only after Jia Xiufang left, did he speak.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finished settling the bill.¡±


    He just excused himself to the restroom and settled the matter there.


    After paying the bill, he just sat there without moving, and Xiao Qian understood.


    He couldn¡¯t help but want to know the answer.


    ¡°Tell me, what do you think of me?¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Xiao Qian pretended not to know, scanned him up and down, You re quite handsome, and you look like a decent person. 1 think your children will grow up with the best traits from both parents.¡±


    Even Yu¡¯s big brother, who had overeaten himself into being fat, was still a good-looking man in the fat-circle.


    ¡°Who¡¯s asking you about that? Talk about the real stuff, don¡¯t ask knowingly. If you don¡¯t tell me, I¡¯ll kiss you right here, and when Aunt comes over, I won¡¯t care that she sees.¡±


    Now that the ring was on, they were just one ceremony away from being engaged, so naturally, they had to be bolder than before, with the thickness of their skin increasing geometrically.


    ¡°I¡¯m impressed by you. Come on, give me your ear.¡±


    Xiao Qian hooked her hand, and Yu Minglang immediately brought his ear close.


    Xiao Qian leaned into his ear and suddenly smiled mischievously, about to shout ¡®ah¡¯ to shock him.


    However, Yu Minglang quickly blocked his ear and turned his head to block her as well.


    ¡°Sis, what are you two doing- Ah! I didn¡¯t see anything!¡±


    Chen Zilong covered his eyes and peeked through his fingers, watching as the grown-ups teased each other, it was scary how they kissed and nibbled¡­


    After leaving the restaurant, Yu Minglang¡¯s face was dark, Xiao Qian¡¯s face was red, and Chen Zilong¡¯s sitting position was a bit painful ¨C his violent older sister had hit his still-growing butt with an ashtray!


    Only Jia Xiufang, still mumbling in the taxi, was oblivious.


    ¡°Really, Ming Lang, how did you pay the bill so fast? I told you to let me pay.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s all the same.¡± Yu Minglang was itching to know what Xiao Qian thought of him.


    Until they sent Xiao Qian back, he still couldn¡¯t get the answer he wanted from Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth.


    It was getting late, Yu Minglang had to leave because tomorrow he had to accompany his mother to propose marriage. Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong went inside the house, the taxi was still waiting for Yu Minglang to take him back, and Xiao Qian suddenly held his hand.


    ¡°My answer is this.¡± She stretched out her hand and hugged Yu Minglang into her arms.


    ¡°When you went into the mountain valley to rescue me, you held me like this, and I knew what kind of person you were. That¡¯s why I agreed to try to spend a lifetime with you.¡±


    The cool evening breeze blew, unable to dispel the warmth in Yu Minglang s heart. After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she let go of his hand and turned to enter the house. Yu Minglang held on to her hand, refusing to let go.


    Xiao Qian was afraid that the kiss would be seen by her family, so she broke free from his arm and then touched his face.


    ¡°Go home, see you tomorrow.¡±


    Yu Minglang reveled in the way, reliving Xiao Qian¡¯s words over and over again.


    This was the greatest recognition of him, and the highest honor for him as a man.


    Xiao Qian returned to her room, her cheeks still burning, but she didn¡¯t regret telling him.


    After Yu Minglang caught the bad guy, the hug he gave Xiao Qian and the warmth in his eyes were something she could never forget.


    People¡¯s eyes don¡¯t lie.


    At that moment, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t care about anything, his choice to get engaged at this time also proved everything. Not to mention, after the rescue, he didn¡¯t ask a single question related to the topic, and even glared fiercely at others when they tried to ask her about it.


    During that process, he hugged her all the time, as if she was a treasure he had lost and regained. To have her once more was already happiness; Yu Minglang didn¡¯t care about what had happened to her.


    Xiao Qian was a woman who held grudges and remembered every kindness; otherwise, why would she have agreed so readily when Yu Minglang proposed?


    She only hesitated a little, and then agreed without giving him a hard time.


    It was through this experience that she saw Yu Minglang for who he was, a reliable man she could entrust her life to.


    After having a pleasant dinner with her future son-in-law, Jia Xiufang¡¯s mood became cheerful, and she sat cross-legged on the bed to chat with Xiao Qian.


    They talked about various trivial things, with no particular focus, whatever came to mind.


    From the initial memories of their hard past to their current good life, and then looking forward to a bright future, Jia Xiufang sat beside Xiao Qian, wiping tears.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s grandmother had been taken away by her second uncle a few days ago. Xiao Qian¡¯s actions had reined in the shameless family, who no longer dared to act up.


    Without the burden of taking care of a paralyzed elder, Jia Xiufang had a lot more ease.


    Xiao Qian sat by her side, listening quietly to her mother¡¯s endless chatter. After a while, Xiao Qian suddenly asked.


    ¡°Mom, what if I had been kidnapped by a bad guy? What would you do?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Jia Xiufang was momentarily stunned by Xiao Qian¡¯s interruption, then shook her head repeatedly.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be. My daughter is so smart; how could she possibly be kidnapped?¡±


    Xiao Qian thought of the way Yu Ming Lang bit her lips as he hit her butt and rolled her eyes internally, ¡°Even smart people can capsize in the gutter. What if ¨C I¡¯m just saying, what if?¡±


    ¡°If that happened¡­ I would take you away, leave this place, and not let those people talk about you.¡±


    What Jia Xiufang thought of was the girl who had suffered misfortune and went mad.


    She didn¡¯t know how to express it, nor would she articulate it like Xiao Qian and Yu Ming Lang. She just spoke from her ordinary motherly instincts, wanting to protect her child.


    ¡°If anyone dares to touch my daughter, I¡¯ll fight them. I¡¯ll use a knife to cut them. I¡¯m just an old woman who doesn¡¯t have many years left anyway; 111 exchange one life for another!¡±


    Xiao Qian lay in her plump mother¡¯s arms.


    ¡°If there were more mothers like you, fewer girls would be bullied.


    It was because some parents were afraid of public opinion and humiliation that they chose to swallow their anger and even not report the incidents.


    Moreover, some imperfections allowed certain people to act even more recklessly. Jia Xiufang¡¯s words, although extreme, were most in line with Xiao Qian¡¯s values.


    In her past life, it was through the most violent and direct means that she had sought justice for her daughter. She had no regrets and no remorse.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m really like you, I¡¯m just like you.¡± Xiao Qian lay on her mother¡¯s soft belly and lazily said.


    It¡¯s better not to tell her mom about the kidnapping, things are fine as they are now.


    ¡°Silly girl, you¡¯re much smarter than mom, and I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll have a better life..¡±

 Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 294: All Members Present

    Chapter 316: Chapter 294: All Members Present


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang talked in her room until late at night.


    After stabilizing her emotions, Auntie¡¯s situation also improved. Even accompanying menopausal women in reminiscing about the past didn¡¯t irritate her anymore.


    Returning to her own room, she lay in bed, admiring Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s engagement ring from all angles.


    It wasn¡¯t exaggeratedly luxurious, nor was it cheap. The design was fresh, and Xiao Qiang had quite a good taste. The ring¡¯s value was just within his affordability. Xiao Qian had worn more expensive rings before, but she only wore this one on her middle finger.


    As she was thinking about him, Shi Yu called.


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you asleep?¡±


    ¡°No, so, how are you feeling, miss? Do you need psychological counseling? I¡¯ll


    give you a 50% discount.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m feeling fine¡­ I don¡¯t need counseling for now, but I want to hire you to help someone else.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°The girl who was kidnapped with us, do you remember?¡±


    ¡°Mhm, Ming Lang mentioned that she¡¯s not in good shape.¡±


    ¡°My brother also told me the same thing, Boss Qian, I have an idea.¡±


    ¡°Huh? You want me to go and treat her?¡±


    ¡°No, what if she doesn¡¯t want to see us right now? We were all kidnapped together, but we two escaped intact, while she didn¡¯t¡­ We shouldn¡¯t show our faces, but instead find someone else to counsel her, so as not to cause her a second trauma.¡±


    After the incident with Xiao Xuanzi, Shi Touyu¡¯s thinking had matured significantly, becoming more insightful than before.


    For that unfortunate girl, if Shi Yu and Xiao Qian would easily arouse her jealousy, it¡¯s better for them not to meet at all.


    ¡°Good, you¡¯re thinking more comprehensively now. I plan to call Dong Yi to go treat her while I provide guidance behind the scenes.¡± Xiao Qian approved, ¡°So, you¡¯re talking about something else with me?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I have a preliminary idea of starting a non-profit organization. I¡¯ll raise funds and sponsorships, and you can help me find qualified doctors, preferably those with a loving heart. We want to use our limited power to help more girls in need, be it for post-abduction psychological therapy or guidance after suffering violence. There¡¯s still a gap in this area.¡±


    ¡°Not hiding your rich-people identity anymore?¡± Xiao Qian joked.


    Shi Yu chuckled, ¡°No more hiding. Instead of weakening myself, I¡¯d rather take advantage of the status and money my father has given me. I¡¯ve discussed it with him, and he thinks it¡¯s great for our family to be involved in some charity work, which will also benefit the company. Doing such mutually beneficial things is quite good. I¡¯d rather help those who really need it than give money to ungrateful friends.¡±


    Dedicating part of the pharmaceutical profits to charity is a great idea, and Shi Yu herself has connections to get sponsorship from other wealthy second-generation individuals.


    Once she has the outline in her head, she immediately contacts Xiao Qian to discuss it.


    Xiao Qian thinks for a moment, ¡°It¡¯s not impossible, but I guess it will take years to see your idea come true. Under current circumstances, even if you do start it, there won¡¯t be many people willing to accept it.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Just pay attention to what¡¯s happening around you and observe how ordinary people react when a girl is in trouble. People are more likely to hide and cover up the issue than actively seek our help for psychological therapy. Even if it¡¯s free, not many will dare to come.¡±


    After listening to Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis, Shi Yu feels a bit disheartened.


    ¡°Why is it like this? Is it the woman¡¯s fault for being a victim? Instead of condemning the bad guys, people put rumors and slanders on the woman!¡±


    ¡°It takes more than a day or two to change people¡¯s minds. But don¡¯t be disappointed. I¡¯m interested in your idea, too; after six years, when I¡¯ve built up my studio, we can collaborate. Our people will be responsible for the technical support, and you can pull in the sponsorships.¡±


    By then, Shi Yu¡¯s family will benefit, and Xiao Qian will be able to advertise her studio¡ªcombining charity work and income. That¡¯s a good thing.


    ¡°By the way, Shi Touyu, how are you and your brother doing?¡±


    ¡°He rejected that woman, and I followed your advice of being firm.¡±


    ¡°Mhm, great job, just keep your emotions under control.¡±


    After hanging up the phone and mulling over her conversation with Shi Yu, Xiao Qian combines that with what Yu Minglang mentioned at dinner, feeling an indescribable heaviness in her heart.


    Whether it was that girl who may have suffered severe mental distress, or the girl who gave birth to a child and refused to leave the mountainous area, women are indeed a vulnerable group, whether Xiao Qian wants to admit it or not.


    The next morning, as Xiao Qian was about to call Yu Minglang to ask if he was awake yet, someone knocked on her window.


    Xiao Qian was used to it by now. She opened the window and Yu Minglang jumped in from outside.


    ¡°Going through the door would be better, as your hand is inconvenient.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, come out with me. I have something to tell you.¡±


    Looking at his face, Xiao Qian knew that something big must have happened.


    She wanted to go out through the door, but Yu Minglang pointed at the window so she understood, following him as they jumped out and took an unusual exit.


    Unexpectedly, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t take a taxi. Eldest Brother¡¯s car was parked downstairs. As Xiao Qian pulled the door open, she was stunned.


    Second Brother was actually driving!


    What was going on? Were all the members of the Old Yu Family gathered? ¡°Eldest Brother is out for business, and Second Brother is on vacation so he¡¯s driving us. My mom¡¯s been looking for me for half the day, I finally realized that my phone¡¯s battery was dead.¡±


    ¡°Is there an emergency?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°It probably isn¡¯t a big deal, but my family¡¯s Old Lady insists that you be present, too.¡±


    Sensing Xiao Qian¡¯s worry, Yu Minglang reached out and held her hand, reassuring her that nothing is scary with his support.


    ¡°Second Brother, how has Panpan been lately?¡± Xiao Qian asked Second Brother Yu, who was driving.


    ¡°Mhm, she¡¯s gotten much better. She can already speak simple sentences, and Dong Yi says she¡¯s recovering well.¡±


    ¡°Is Da Yi with you during winter break?¡±


    ¡°Mhm, she considers it a winter break job.¡± Only working for her uncle, no money involved.


    Dong Yi didn¡¯t want to go back to the village. Once she returned, she wouldn¡¯t receive good treatment, so she simply stayed at the house rented by Second Brother Yu. She brought Panpan over for treatment and to play with the child. Under Dong Yi¡¯s care, Xiao Panpan gained weight and began to smile more.


    After settling his son¡¯s issue, Second Brother felt much more at ease and seemed to have aged much less.


    He would stay at work during the day and return home at night to hold his son. Dong Yi would have dinner prepared, and after eating, he would play with his son for a while. When the child fell asleep, he returned to work.


    His life was quite comfortable.


    ¡°So, did Da Yi come back with you this time?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have Dong Yi¡¯s phone number, so they couldn¡¯t contact each other. She still wanted Dong Yi to treat the kidnapped girl who went to the mountains with her. Xiao Qian would direct everything from behind the scenes.


    ¡°She stayed there. I asked her to come home for the New Year, but she refused.¡± ¡°Once I finish handling my situation, I¡¯ll go find her; I have work for her.¡±


    ¡°You can call our family¡¯s landline, and I¡¯ll arrange for someone to pick her up.¡± Second Brother¡¯s words made Xiao Qian feel that something was amiss..

 Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Chapter 295: The Clever and the Dull

    Chapter 317: Chapter 295: The Clever and the Dull


    Translator: 549690339


    Second Brother and Dong Yi¡¯s situation seems to be developing in an inexplicable direction. Just look at the pleased expression on Second Brother¡¯s face¡­


    Xiao Qian hesitated to speak.


    Even Yu Minglang noticed something and looked at Second Brother in surprise. You let Dong Yi¡­ stay in the house you rented during the winter break?¡± Yeah.¡± Second Brother didn¡¯t see anything wrong with it.


    Dong Yi had no place to stay, and he lived in the company¡¯s housing. When Dong Yi came over, Panpan could see her dad throughout the break, and Dong Yi received treatment. Everyone was doing well. In Second Brother¡¯s view, it was a good thing for everyone, so why not?


    Xiao Qian thought that her own little Qiang had a limited emotional intelligence. After all, there were many episodes of him using a slingshot to break windows and the like. Now look at who he¡¯s compared to.


    Objectively evaluating Comrade Xiao Qiang, he was just acting a bit foolish around her, slightly inexperienced in emotions. But from his interaction with Jia Xiufang and Xiao Qian¡¯s friends, there was no problem, and he could consider all the concerns.


    In comparison to Second Brother, he was simply a sophisticated monkey. Yu Mingyi was the real lowEQone!


    ¡°Second Brother¡­ did your coworkers ask anything about Dong Yi? What did you say?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    They asked, and I said she was a doctor, not a nanny.¡± Second Brother respected Dong Yi very much.


    His colleagues knew that and asked him about the woman who often took his son to watch him at the airport. Was she a nanny you hired?


    Little Panpan especially liked big airplanes, and Dong Yi had to take him to watch them every day.


    Of course, Second Brother wouldn¡¯t say that Dong Yi was a nanny. He believed she had the potential to be a doctor.


    Xiao Qian was speechless. Second Brother Yu didn¡¯t like talking and didn¡¯t bother explaining to others, otherwise, how could there be such a mess with Wang Xiaohong? But such people, who don¡¯t like to explain, can easily create misunderstandings!


    You said she was a doctor, but who knows she¡¯s a psychologist? Maybe they thought Second Brother Yu¡¯s second spring was a doctor!


    ¡°Second Brother, has your unit¡­ sent anything to Dong Yi?¡± Yu Minglang decided to inquire indirectly to see how many people thought something was wrong.


    ¡°Yes, they sent rice and oil.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t noticed anything wrong yet?!¡± Yu Minglang thought his Second Brother was really odd.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, why are you asking this?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know much about these things.


    If I rent a house near our station and you come over, even if you¡¯re not a family member, you would be treated as visiting relatives. For such family members, the unit will send rice and oil. We don¡¯t send impractical things; we pick our own gifts to send¡ªSecond Brother, did you let Dong Yi accept them?¡± Yu Xiaoqiang could hardly believe it. A man with such dull senses was his own brother.


    ¡°I was on a business trip when they went, and they went directly to her place. They knocked on the door, put down the stuff, and left.¡±


    At the time the people went, Panpan happened to be crying loudly. Dong Yi was walking back and forth holding him, so the people from the unit didn¡¯t feel like asking more questions and let her put the things down and leave. When Second Brother Yu returned from his trip, Dong Yi asked him how to handle the stuff. Second Brother Yu thought that since Dong Yi was going to cook anyway, it wouldn¡¯t matter to keep the things.


    Not a problem?!


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged glances, Xiao Qian sighed.


    ¡°Little Qiang, good thing you¡¯re not like your Second Brother.¡± Otherwise, she would have run away a long time ago. How much of a lack of nerves would that take?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know who he¡¯s like either¡­¡± Yu Xiaoqiang muttered, a family disgrace having such a second brother.


    ¡°What are you two talking about?¡±


    ¡°Second Brother, let me tell you plainly, your colleagues regard Dong Yi as your wife. I guess it won¡¯t be long before your leader will talk to you.¡±


    Second Brother was visibly taken aback; he hadn¡¯t thought about it in that direction. Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang always complemented each other; while he analyzed it from one angle, she reminded him from another.


    ¡°Moreover, in that community, others must be gossiping about Dong Yi behind her back. A young woman with a child and a man who always leaves in the middle of the night. How do you think the rumors will spread?¡± ¡°What do they have too much free time, always watching other people¡¯s houses.¡± Second Brother Yu furrowed his thick brows.


    ¡°Rumors are more ferocious than a tiger¡­ Many middle-aged ladies love this kind of gossip. You and Dong Yi don¡¯t like to interact with others; it¡¯s hard to say how others see you.¡±


    Second Brother Yu wanted to see his son and had to spend several hours there at night. He rented a house and settled a young woman and his son there. Even if the people from the unit didn¡¯t gossip or spread rumors, the neighbors definitely wouldn¡¯t let the two off.


    Some people get more excited about other people¡¯s business than their own and just can¡¯t stop gossiping.


    Xiao Qian felt she needed to find a chance to see Dong Yi¡¯s reaction. More urgently, though, she needed to find out why Mother Yu had asked her to come over.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian had discussed Second Brother¡¯s thoughts on the way home. When they arrived at Yu Family¡¯s house, they found out that not only Dong Yi was affected by the rumors but also Xiao Qian.


    Before Yu Minglang returned home, he didn¡¯t know what had happened, but he thought it shouldn¡¯t be a small matter since his mother had gathered everyone. But in his heart, he thought that if Mother could get everyone together, it shouldn¡¯t be trivial.


    When they arrived, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law were in the living room holding the children from Second Brother¡¯s family, and Mother Yu was sitting on the sofa with a serious expression. Xiao Qian saw that she was even wearing formal clothes?


    What was going on?


    Mother Yu was a doctor and rarely dressed so formally outside of the hospital. Seeing that Second Brother brought Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang back, Mother Yu waved her hand, indicating that Eldest Brother and daughter-in-law should take the children away, while the three brothers and Xiao Qian went into the room together.


    Mother Yu called her over this time because the matter was related to Xiao Qian¡¯s reputation. It could be big or small. Her spouse was not at home now, so she had to preside over the situation on behalf of her spouse.


    Mother Yu sat behind the desk, and the two elder brothers sat on the sofa. Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian sat on the Luohan bed.


    Yu Minglang took the initiative to speak.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯ve gathered us all here. Is there something serious going on?¡± ¡°Today, I received three phone calls in total, all asking about Xiao Qian¡¯s situation. They almost all insisted that our Xiao Qian was abducted.¡± After Mother Yu finished speaking, Yu Minglang¡¯s relaxed expression disappeared, replaced by a full face of anger. His hand reflexively went around Xiao Qian¡¯s waist, pulling her into his arms.


    This was an unconscious protective action.


    Xiao Qian patted his hand, signaling him to calm down.


    When it came to Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang easily lost his cool and became angry.


    His sharp mind immediately sensed something.


    ¡°How did they know?¡± Yu Minglang asked. Only a few people in the family knew about this matter, and it had not been leaked.


    Who was it that used such a malicious method to attack his Xiao Mei?! People can be dreadful. Wasn¡¯t this trying to leave Xiao Mei with no way out? How could people¡¯s hearts be so dark?!

 Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Chapter 292: Discussing the Truth (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 318: Chapter 292: Discussing the Truth (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I really want to know how they found out. All the direct relatives know. It¡¯s said that the origin of the incident was spread by your Second Aunt, but she has cerebral atrophy. Sometimes she is lucid, and sometimes she is confused. We can¡¯t find out who told her from her mouth.¡± Mother Yu said anxiously.


    This Second Aunt is quite a character. When she was young, she liked to gossip about other people¡¯s affairs. Now that she has cerebral atrophy, she sometimes can¡¯t even find her own door. But if you tell her some gossip about other people¡¯s families, she can remember it for many days and spread it around, gaining a sense of existence from spreading gossip.


    ¡°It seems that there is some ill intention.¡± The usually silent Second Brother Yu speaks up, and Eldest Brother nods.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face is dark as he quickly filters through the information, his hand never leaving Xiao Qian¡¯s waist.


    ¡°I have called you back to discuss and deal with this matter. Xiao Qian is now a part of our family, and when something happens, we all have to discuss it together. What do you all think about how to deal with this issue?¡±


    Mother Yu has also considered how to handle it properly for a long time.


    The main question is whether to tell Xiao Qian or not.


    In fact, it doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t tell Xiao Qian. Mother Yu can handle it well with their sons. However, intuition tells her that she shouldn¡¯t avoid Xiao Qian. This is also a very valuable crisis handling experience before marrying into the Yu Family, and Xiao Qian should learn from it.


    ¡°We¡¯ll go in two directions: one is to start from the relatives, see if the Second Aunt can remember who told her, and have the relatives make phone calls, without directly answering. Big Brother, you take care of this matter, and if necessary, you can threaten. I¡¯ll go back to investigate who leaked the secret.¡± Yu Minglang decisively dealt with the problem.


    As he spoke, Xiao Qian quickly analyzed the situation in her mind. She and Xiao Qiang had the same thought. As Xiao Qian had expected, Yu Minglang¡¯s goofiness was only aimed at her. Once faced with issues, he is a very reliable man.


    Eldest Brother nods, while Second Brother is still thinking.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go and seal the relatives¡¯ mouths. They know our family very well and must have planned it beforehand. But in any case, they can¡¯t keep talking about Xiao Qian.¡± Eldest Brother speaks up.


    Big Brother Yu knows very well how difficult it is to block all the rumors about Xiao Qian. It is not easy to deal with this matter. If it were an outsider, it would be okay, but these are all direct relatives. If it¡¯s not handled well, Xiao Qian will have a hard time facing them in the future.


    Knowing the difficulty of this matter, Big Brother takes it upon himself without hesitation. As the eldest in the family, he has to deal with the most complicated issues.


    Second Brother Yu looks at Yu Minglang, ¡°Youngest, there must be someone in your team who is not keeping their mouth shut, it must be investigated.¡±


    Yu Minglang nods gravely. Actually, he doesn¡¯t worry about anything else. He is confident that he can handle these matters well, but he is only worried about Xiao Qian.


    Just discussing with Jia Xiufang that rumors could be vicious enough to harm people invisibly, they received news about Xiao Qian at night. He is mainly worried about Xiao Qian¡¯s psychological feelings.


    Although most of his relatives are doing well, it doesn¡¯t mean that those who are doing well won¡¯t spread rumors. Out of fear of Father Yu¡¯s prestige, they don¡¯t dare to spread the news outside, but they spread it all within the family. After Xiao Qian marries into the family, these people may look down on Xiao Qian.


    The idea of someone daring to look at Xiao Qian with an unfriendly gaze makes Yu Minglang want to beat someone up.


    Feeling his worried gaze, Xiao Qian looks up and casts a determined look at him. She has never been afraid of these things. In her past life, she had taken care of Little Wei by herself, so what kind of nasty words hadn¡¯t she heard?


    From that time on, Xiao Qian realized that people shouldn¡¯t only live in other people¡¯s eyes, and doing things didn¡¯t need to be shown to others. This is especially true for so-called relatives.


    Genuine relatives who would lend a hand in times of crisis usually only have eyes, hands, and a heart. For example, her Fourth Uncle¡¯s family doesn¡¯t discuss right or wrong, but they keep an eye on everything.


    More relatives have eyes that watch others fall into misfortune and mouths that gossip. They never act when it¡¯s most critical, and they can avoid things faster than anyone else. Since that¡¯s the case, why should we care about what they have to say? Let them say what they want!


    Xiao Qian thinks the opinions of the Yu family¡¯s relatives don¡¯t matter. The fact that Mother Yu brought her over and openly stated her position means she¡¯s on Xiao Qian¡¯s side. As long as her future in-laws know what¡¯s going on, the worst-case scenario is that the relatives¡¯ gossip becomes unstoppable. She¡¯ll pretend not to see it, and anyway, Xiao Qian has high self-esteem and doesn¡¯t care about these things.


    However, Yu Minglang and the others in the Yu Family don¡¯t seem to be willing to let it go. They absolutely can¡¯t let this bother their family.


    When Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian¡¯s determined look, he knew she wasn¡¯t scared, and his heart relaxed. But he didn¡¯t hold back his anger; he had to stand up for Xiao Mei.


    Mother Yu sees that Xiao Qian has been silent and thinks she is either scared or upset. She speaks up to comfort her.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, don¡¯t be scared. Our family has always had a high profile, and there are many people watching us. After marrying into our family, you¡¯ll have to face these things sooner or later. Your Uncle and I have gone through ups and downs from young to now, and have seen all sorts of things. We want you to see them too, so don¡¯t be afraid,our whole family supports you.¡±


    ¡°I know, Aunt, I¡¯m fine.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s psychological quality certainly won¡¯t be shaken by this.


    Mother Yu is very satisfied with Xiao Qian¡¯s calm attitude and asks Yu Minglang with a serious face.


    ¡°How do you want to handle it?¡±


    ¡°In my unit, there is no place for people who leak secrets. I will investigate strictly, get to the bottom and not let up!¡±


    The news is blocked, and now only a few people know the inside story.


    Now even the most distant relatives of the Yu family know about this matter. The three brothers of the Yu family know that someone must be targeting them.


    ¡°I want to report something.¡± Xiao Qian suddenly thought about the call she received before she almost broke up with Yu Minglang.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Yu Minglang is anxious and frustrated, feeling useless with his woman being targeted and the leaker still not found.


    ¡°Before, when I talked to you about breaking up¡ª ¡±


    ¡°Breaking up?!¡± Mother Yu¡¯s voice raises several degrees.


    Yu Minglang immediately tries to smooth things over.


    ¡°She was being emotional because of her period, it was just nonsense, not serious.¡±


    Mother Yu looks at Xiao Qian, who nods, ¡°I was just kidding.¡±


    Mother Yu finally relaxes and says to Xiao Qian earnestly, ¡°In the future, you can play with other things, but not this one.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I won¡¯t play with this anymore. The thing is, I received a call.¡±


    ¡°A call without caller ID?¡± Yu Minglang immediately remembers this detail. Yes, he had pondered that call before, and the more he thought about it, the stranger it seemed.

 Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Chapter 293: Linked Together

    Chapter 319: Chapter 293: Linked Together


    Translator: 549690339 |


    ¡°It was a woman¡¯s voice, and she spoke in detail about your injury, its location, circumstances, and cause. The cause was because during your mission, you were distracted by thoughts of me.¡±


    Yu Minglang suddenly realized, no wonder his Xiao Mei broke up with him out of the blue!


    ¡°I was in an emotionally unstable state at that time because I had a slight unpleasantness with Ming Lang when we separated. Subconsciously, I was also worried about his safety, and as a result, he had an accident. So¡­¡±


    One could only say that when it rains it pours. If the incidents happened one by one, a single phone call wouldn¡¯t have provoked Xiao Qian. Yet, the call appeared at the very moment when Xiao Qian was most frustrated. She learned that Yu Minglang was her benefactor from her past life, the man who had given her everything, and yet she was the one responsible for his injury. Therefore, she became vulnerable.


    Boss Yu and Second Brother Yu looked at each other and saw the same message in each other¡¯s eyes.


    Everything was connected. The conspiracy targeted Xiao Qian and Ming Lang from the beginning. Who wanted to use such a despicable method to force Xiao Qian and Ming Lang to break up?


    Not only could they grasp Yu Minglang¡¯s movements, but they could also contact all the relatives of the Yu Family. How powerful was this force? If such a person wanted to use Xiao Qian to strike at the entire Yu Family, the Yu Family would have to consider a bigger picture.


    After all, Father Yu and his sons were not ordinary people. Such a low-key and cautious family would hardly leave any gossip behind.


    Mother Yu reached out directly and pinched Yu Minglang¡¯s ear.


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! Who made you upset Xiao Qian? Who let you get hurt so carelessly? I told you long ago to focus on your work when you go out. Instead, you came back injured!¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t blame me for this! I really didn¡¯t think of Xiao Mei when I saved someone; an object fell from the sky when we were inspecting the project and almost hit someone. If I hadn¡¯t pushed him, he would have been hit!¡±


    Fearing that Xiao Qian would overthink, he turned his head and explained to her.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t think of you. I always find time to think about you, even spending a fixed 10 minutes to think each night before going to bed. But I can¡¯t think about you all the time; if I did, I wouldn¡¯t be able to get my


    work done.¡±


    Mother Yu finished scolding her son and then turned her head to speak to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, I can understand your concern for his safety. Still, the men in our family do this kind of work. Injuries are inevitable, but for the sake of their families, they will do their best to protect themselves. If you worry about Ming Lang going on business trips in the future, just come to see me, and I will guide you with your Eldest Sister-in-law.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°I won¡¯t overthink it in the future, and I won¡¯t let him be distracted.¡±


    Mother Yu was about to praise Xiao Qian for her enlightenment, as this girl adapted quickly. Compared to Wang Xiaohong, who was always overly dramatic, Yu Mingyi¡¯s trips caused her to wail from beginning to end and almost drove the other members of the Yu Family insane to the point of divorce.


    However, she didn¡¯t feel a sense of accomplishment. Mother Yu had intended to exude warmth and comfort Xiao Qian, who had been frightened, but Xiao Qian was unexpectedly calm.


    Out of the comer of her eye, she saw Yu Minglang looking around.


    ¡°Youngest, what are you looking for?¡±


    ¡°Where is the recorder? I¡¯ll record what she said so that if she dares to trouble me in the future, I¡¯ll play it back for her!¡±


    Mother Yu shook her head, wondering if this was the best her son could do. He certainly took after his father.


    Xiao Qian recounted the events of that day in detail.


    She had originally planned to disclose the matter to Yu Minglang. At that time, Xiao Qian was so guilty and overwhelmed by the revelation that he was her benefactor from her past life. In a moment of impulse, she made that decision.


    Now that the two had decided to get engaged, she had to lay everything on the table. They had once been separate individuals, but now they were forming a new family together. They had to discuss everything as one.


    Mother Yu called the two over not only to express her full support and trust in Xiao Qian but also to demonstrate to them how the Yu Family would handle similar issues in the future.


    Father Yu still held on to the idea of a large family from his time. Everyone disagreed with Second Brother Yu marrying Wang Xiaohong because she was not someone who could merge into the collective. She was far too self-centered and selfish.


    Although Xiao Qian was also a very individualistic person, her approach to handling problems and dealing with situations was more measured, and she could balance various relationships. So, she never seemed out of place in such a large family.


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, Yu Minglang fell into deep thought.


    ¡°Do you have any women around you?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    Yu Minglang shook his head, ¡°Even my secretary is a man.¡±


    Then it was strange; could it be that someone else leaked the information before having another person convey it?


    ¡°However, there are a few people I know who, like me, can change their voices.¡±


    When Yu Minglang left his old unit, he brought several elite members with him. He knew sign language and could change his voice, and there were others like him.


    ¡°But I know them ah, and it¡¯s unlikely that they would do such a thing.¡± Who could it be?


    ¡°It must have been premeditated. The purpose of the call was clear: to force Ming Lang and me to break up. I remember the excitement in her voice, saying that because of me, Ming Lang was injured, and that I didn¡¯t deserve him. It makes me wonder if she also spread the rumours to suppress me, make me feel like I was a fallen flower and didn¡¯t deserve to be with Ming Lang, so that I would step aside.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis was quite accurate.


    ¡°Others have a purpose in coming here, and that is to make the two of you unhappy. You must stay strong and remember that no matter what happens, the only ones you can trust are your own family. Don¡¯t be swayed by others and be united against the outside world.¡±


    Father Yu was not at home, but what Mother Yu was saying now represented his wishes.


    ¡°Understood. Both of us need to reflect on this. The main responsibility lies with me. If I had stopped her earlier, locked her up until she had thought things through, this wouldn¡¯t have happened.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought his plan was perfect, but Mother Yu and Xiao Qian looked at him with disdain.


    Restricting personal freedom wouldn¡¯t make Xiao Qian even angrier?


    So the two looked at each other, deciding to ignore Yu Minglang and continue discussing.


    ¡°Youngest, have you offended anyone because of love affairs outside? For example, your friend¡¯s younger sister or female colleagues at work?¡±


    Yu Minglang pleaded with his mother.


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that in front of Xiao Qian. I¡¯m so clean and innocent; I should get a Good Man Trophy. How could I have any love debts?¡±


    On this point, Xiao Qian was not worried.


    ¡°According to my professional judgment, Ming Lang may have a tendency for emotional cleanliness, so it¡¯s unlikely that he would fool around outside.¡± ¡°What kind of disease is that? Does it hurt him?¡± Mother Yu asked.</p

 Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Chapter 294: Revealing the Truth

    Chapter 320: Chapter 294: Revealing the Truth


    Translator: 549690339


    It s not a severe condition. Probably, something happened when he was young that affected his views on marriage, causing him to pursue perfection when choosing a partner. Basically, he subconsciously feels that 99% of the women in the world are not worthy of him or of his commitment,¡±


    Mother Yu was surprised by Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis, ¡°Yu, you¡¯re such a jerk! No wonder the moment Xiao Qian came back, you    ¡±


    Could it be that he was testing whether Xiao Qian was perfect or not, and if not, he¡¯d dump her?


    Mother Yu suddenly wanted to smack him again. She felt she hadn¡¯t hit him hard enough the last time.


    Yu Minglang felt wronged, ¡°Xiao Mei, can you stop misinterpreting my symptoms? You are trying to frame me for something I didn¡¯t do!¡± ¡°However, this kind of personality, once they find the right partner, they treat their spouse very well. The key is whether or not he can find someone he deems worthy to commit,¡±


    Xiao Qian thought about Yu Minglang from her past life, a man who would rather spend his life alone than be without her, a man who broke her heart. When she first came back, she was terrified of being near him.


    She owed him too much, and the debt was too high to ever repay. But after all the twists and turns, she could not escape his advances or her own longing for love.


    The enlightened Xiao Qian now just wanted to expose the puppet master behind all this misery. She needed to let out this stifling frustration.


    Although this kid has not actively philandered, it does not rule out other women secretly conspiring behind his back. Yu, you go back and check if anyone in your circle has sisters, and you need to filter through everybody.,¡± says Mother Yu carefully.


    ¡°Understood.¡± Yu Minglang nodded.


    Xiao Qian thought for a moment and added another piece of advice.


    ¡°You should also investigate your past to see if you have saved someone who feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude, someone who admires you greatly and worships you as a god,¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Yu Minglang did not understand Xiao Qian¡¯s train of thought.


    Generally speaking, it would be unlikely for someone from your environment to sabotage a relationship for personal gain. I believe in your values,¡±


    Both Yu Minglang and Yu Mingyi were surprised by Xiao Qian¡¯s comment. She tried to clear her throat. She had clearly spilled the beans.


    ¡°What I mean to say is, I believe in our family¡¯s strict principles. We would never betray our friends for personal gain,¡±


    It¡¯s the same meaning, but expressed differently. It was definitely more pleasing to the ears. Both Yu family men were soothed by her words.


    ¡°What I mean is, another possibility is that someone worships you, but thinks my presence is hindering your growth. Out of consideration for your best interests, they might make this decision,¡±


    Xiao Qian was analyzing the situation from a psychological expert¡¯s perspective.


    Mother Yu had not considered this and nodded in agreement with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°The scope is narrowed down to women or those who adore you,¡±


    Yu Minglang massaged his temples, ¡°Xiao Mei, a lot of people at my unit adore me like crazy.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t a boast. Yu Minglang was a top performer at his unit, his old unit, and even at school. He was admired by many wherever he went.


    Excellence naturally attracted attention ¨C it was quite normal.


    Well, I have given you all the clues. It¡¯s up to you to investigate,¡± Mother Yu said to Minglang.


    Xiao Qian was supposed to go out with Yu Minglang, but seeing Mother Yu¡¯s expression, she decided to stay.


    ¡°Aunt, I need to tell you something,¡±


    Yu Minglang really wanted to know what Xiao Qian had discussed with his mother.


    But Xiao Qian pushed him out.


    It was clearly a signal that she didn¡¯t want him to listen, but Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t deterred. He decided to listen in by the door.


    The eldest and second brother Yu decided to go to the living room to discuss how to handle the situation.


    ¡°Second Brother, what do you think?¡±


    Regardless of the reason, we cannot allow such people in our unit,¡±


    Other than that? I heard that you rented an apartment for that girl?¡± The Eldest Brother knew the circumstances of his younger brothers very well and played an authoritative role in the household.


    He hoped to take advantage of Youngest Brother Yu¡¯s situation to have a word with Second Brother Yu, but Second Brother Yu seemed perplexed.


    ¡°What does this have to do with Da Yi?¡±


    ¡­¡± Eldest Brother was at a loss. Second Brother Yu was a divorced middle- aged man with a child, why was he so clueless?


    Even after the family discussed the matter at length, Second Brother Yu still focused solely on his work, not realizing the impact gossip and rumors could have on a woman.


    If it wasn¡¯t for his thorough understanding of his own brother, Eldest Brother might have thought him callous.


    Youngest Brother Yu can handle the situation at work, what Mother Yu, me, and Youngest Brother Yu, are all worried about is your sister. Don¡¯t just think about your work, spare a thought for your younger sister as well. This is something you, as a clueless brother won¡¯t understand until we spell it out for you,¡±


    ¡°She is so intelligent, what could possibly happen to her?¡± Even though Second Brother Yu was a bit slow, he had a strong intuition. He didn¡¯t sense any worry or urgency from Xiao Qian. Instead, he noticed that Youngest Brother was not only anxious but also infuriated.


    I have never worried about Xiao Qian, she is one in a million. But in this world, how many Chen Xiaoqians are there? Let¡¯s not even talk about far-fetched scenarios. Do you think that the girl who¡¯s looking after your kid can handle such gossip?¡±


    ¡°Why are we talking about Da Yi again?¡± Second Brother Yu was confused as to why the family kept bringing up this seemingly unrelated topic.


    His youngest brother and his wife just discussed the matter, and now his eldest brother was bringing it up again?


    Just keep a close eye on the situation in your apartment complex. You¡¯re a single father who¡¯s been through a divorce, so it doesn¡¯t matter what people think of you. But think about how this will affect the girl.¡±


    Weary of Second Brother¡¯s incompetence, Eldest Brother Yu decided to clarify his point.


    ¡°Once Xiaoqian from Youngest Brother Yu¡¯s family settles her matter, invite her over to your place for a couple of days, let Xiao Qian handle this for you.¡±


    Eldest Brother had full trust in Xiao Qian¡¯s ability to manage affairs. He saw her and Yu Minglang as two halves of a perfect whole ¨C both were outstanding individuals.


    Separated by just a door, Xiao Qian spoke to Mother Yu earnestly.


    ¡°Auntie, there¡¯s something I want to tell you. Nothing inappropriate happened between Minglang and me in the hospital.¡±


    ¡°¡­Oh?¡±


    ¡°The blood you saw wasn¡¯t because we¡­did anything. I unexpectedly got my period and accidentally stained the bedsheet.¡±


    ¡°Why did you tell me this? To be honest, you didn¡¯t have to.¡±


    Mother Yu was surprised to hear that this was what Xiao Qian wanted to tell her.


    Xiao Qian knew that letting the misunderstanding go on was not a bad thing. After all, she had only just escaped from that dangerous situation, and if she ended up with conservative in-laws, clearing up this misunderstanding might turn out to be disadvantageous for her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to see Minglang get hit over something he didn¡¯t do. I can¡¯t stand him taking the blame for something he¡¯s not guilty of.¡±


    Xiao Qian realized that Yu Minglang, so keen on getting engaged, was willing to take the hit to protect her. He chose not to clear up the misunderstanding even if it meant getting beaten up.


    But the problem was, she didn¡¯t want him to be misunderstood.

 Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Chapter 295: Not Taking Responsibility for This Mess (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 321: Chapter 295: Not Taking Responsibility for This Mess (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    If Xiao Qian didn¡¯t speak up, Yu Minglang would be Mother Yu¡¯s number one scumbag, and lie wouldn¡¯t be able to clear his name in the future.


    Xiao Qian spoke about this issue in a very calm manner, without worrying about whether Mother Yu¡¯s attitude towards her would change because of this. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want her Xiao Qiang to be blamed for something he didn¡¯t experience.


    Although he sometimes acted foolishly towards her, he was genuinely good to her, and the proud balance in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart would not allow such a thing to happen.


    ¡°I admit that because of my personal negligence, the kidnapping and trafficking incident happened. Even though I rescued myself from the crisis later on, it was my fault in the end. I can¡¯t let Ming Lang bear the consequences of my mistake. Although you and the family know that I¡¯m fine, the rumors about the future daughter-in-law of the Yu family will have an impact on the family. So¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang, who was eavesdropping on the other side of the door, couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    What was she planning on doing?


    Was she going to be honest with his mother and then break up with him?


    Unable to contain himself, Yu Minglang kicked the door open and pointed at Xiao Qian, rebuking her sharply.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, what did you promise me? Didn¡¯t you say you wouldn¡¯t bring up this breaking-up topic anymore? You¡¯re wearing the ring I bought, and you accepted my proposal. How can you do this!¡±


    Mother Yu didn¡¯t expect Yu Minglang to be eavesdropping outside, and his sudden intrusion startled her.


    Xiao Qian was slightly taken aback, but not too surprised. She knew that her mischievous Xiao Qiang would definitely eavesdrop.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to break up; I promised you, and I will keep my word.¡±


    ¡°Then why did you mention it!¡± Now, whenever Yu Minglang heard anything about breaking up, he would react like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, scratching everywhere. Xiao Mei was the apple of his eye. Even mentioning breaking up was enough to scratch her!


    ¡°What I wanted to say is that we shouldn¡¯t let such rumors spread since it would affect our family.¡±


    Yu Minglang breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn¡¯t about breaking up, anything else was fine.


    ¡°Go on.¡± Mother Yu calmly looked at Xiao Qian, her expression revealing neither joy nor sorrow.


    ¡°If you walk the right path, you won¡¯t fear any crooked shadows. Even though I¡¯m fine, I shouldn¡¯t be bothered by other people¡¯s gossip, but this involves Ming Lang. If we don¡¯t suppress the rumors, and they spread outside, it will have an impact on Ming Lang later.¡±


    ¡°Whoever dares to gossip, I¡¯ll fucking kill them!¡±


    ¡°Killing them will only make you seem more guilty.¡± Xiao Qian knew that Yu Minglang was just venting his anger, and he wasn¡¯t really an unreliable person. ¡°So, how do you plan to deal with it?¡± Mother Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I agree with Ming Lang¡¯s approach, to investigate thoroughly and find out who is behind this incident. In fact, rumors can be either big or small, and dealing with them is not difficult. But we can¡¯t let someone manipulate things from behind the scenes. The person causing trouble over and over again, what exactly is her purpose? Is she targeting Ming Lang or even Uncle? We need to find out and suppress it once and for all, so she won¡¯t cause any more trouble.¡±


    After listening, Mother Yu waved her hand at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°You go out; I want to talk to Xiao Qian for a while.¡±


    Being the most perceptive, Yu Minglang saw that his mother was no longer as gentle as usual and feared that she would dislike Xiao Qian. He grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s arm anxiously.


    ¡°If you want to talk to her, can¡¯t you do it in front of me? We¡¯re already engaged. I¡¯m going to marry her for sure. Not to mention that she¡¯s smart enough to protect herself, but even if she made a mistake, it¡¯s my fault for not protecting her properly. Now everything is alright, isn¡¯t it? Mom, what are you trying to do!¡±


    Yu Minglang blamed Xiao Qian for being talkative about such a sensitive topic. Why did she have to mention it?


    He had finally succeeded in proposing. What if things went awry!


    Xiao Qian pushed Yu Minglang back.


    ¡°You go out; I can handle this.¡±


    ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay; even if you don¡¯t trust me, you should trust your mother.¡±


    From the moment she decided to tell the truth, she had been mentally prepared. If Mother Yu had other thoughts, it would be normal, but she wanted to speak up and not let her Xiao Qiang take the blame as a scumbag.


    Mother Yu nodded, ¡°Xiao Qian is more sensible than you. You go out!¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to go, but if Mother Yu demanded, he had to leave, looking back every few steps.


    ¡°If you dare to eavesdrop again, watch your skin!¡±


    Mother Yu warned, and this time Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t eavesdrop anymore.


    Mother Yu pointed to a chair, signaling Xiao Qian to sit down opposite her. She seemed to be thinking about something and took a long time before she started talking.


    ¡°Gossiping can cause immense damage to a woman. It can be even more frightening than the actual harm.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I know.¡±


    Xiao Qian had just discussed this topic with Jia Xiufang at night.


    After an issue arises, people often condemn the victim rather than the perpetrator. Many innocent women have to bear such a secondary injury. The only ones who may genuinely understand them are their family members.


    ¡°I want to tell you a true story.¡± Mother Yu recalled something from a long time ago, feeling very sad.


    Xiao Qian listened patiently.


    ¡°I had a good sister from my Aunt¡¯s family, who was few years older than me. We often chatted together when we were single, and we were very close. She got married later, but there was no consummation on the wedding night¡­ and that was when her nightmare began.¡±


    People say that they¡¯ve entered a new era, divorced from feudalism, where women can divorce and remarry. But some people still care about such things. Don¡¯t think that only the rural or uneducated people care about it. Many educated and high-status people care about it as well.


    The influence of male chauvinism has nothing to do with one¡¯s family background or education level.


    ¡°I can imagine that it would be tough if they were dealing with someone who cared a lot about such issues.¡± Not just in Mother Yu¡¯s time, but a few years later, when Xiao Qian established her studio, she occasionally encountered one or two similar cases.


    Perhaps people¡¯s views were not as open as they imagined. It could only be said that there were fewer men who cared about it ten years later, but it wasn¡¯t that there were none. It became pathological, and everything was related to it, making it impossible to continue.


    ¡°They were freely in love, and everything was great before the marriage. But after the marriage, the man accused her of infidelity and made life difficult for her. He always found excuses to quarrel and even beat her. Moreover, he stubbornly refused to admit that it was because there was no consummation on the wedding night. We medical professionals know that about 30% of women don¡¯t bleed the first time they have sex. It¡¯s not a small percentage. However, the impact of fixed ideas on people can¡¯t be explained by science.¡±


    ¡°What happened later?¡±


    ¡°Later¡­¡± Mother Yu¡¯s nose turned sour.


    That memory was something she really didn¡¯t want to think about.


    That was the first time she saw a corpse in her life, and it was of her closest sister.


    ¡°No matter how she explained, the man wouldn¡¯t listen, and the family didn¡¯t agree to divorce either. She thought that she could endure it and move on, but even after giving birth to their son, she didn¡¯t receive any goodwill. The conflicts seemed to intensify, and the man not only scolded her but also often yelled that their son was a bastard. Once, the man got drunk and blurted it out, and since then, all the colleagues knew that he had married a ¡®slut¡¯.¡±

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    Chapter 322: Chapter 296: Emergency Situation


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    ¡°The biological instinct is to reproduce, men who particularly care about chastity actually value not only the membrane but also fear an unknown sense of insecurity, amplifying the male¡¯s desire for better reproduction many times over. From the perspective of evolutionary psychology, it is natural for men to like virgins, but having an excessive obsession, escalating to attacking others or even hostility, is a pathological state,¡± Xiao Qian objectively commented.


    Yu Mother agreed with Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    ¡°Yes, I also think that man is sick. They could have divorced if they couldn¡¯t get along, but he chose to torture my sister, often beating her. At first, he beat her behind people¡¯s back, and later he didn¡¯t care, publicly humiliating her with harsh words.¡±


    ¡°This man has obviously reached a pathological state. I guess he must be an insecure, extreme-thinking man who lacks self-confidence.¡±


    Yu Mother nodded, ¡°I think so too, and sadly my sister couldn¡¯t live any longer. I still have dreams of her with her two big braids. If she had lived until now without choosing to die young, she would be almost seventy now. I still don¡¯t understand whether it was the man or the slanderous gossip that made her choose to end her life. I really hate her. I hate her for not giving herself a chance. Why did she have to pay with her life for other people¡¯s mistakes? Why couldn¡¯t she figure it out?¡±


    As Yu Mother spoke about this, she was already in tears.


    She wiped the corner of her eyes, speaking with nostalgia for her dear sister.


    ¡°She thought about divorce, but at that time there were too few divorces, and everyone talked about her, completely breaking her psychological defense. I understand her pain, but I don¡¯t understand why she didn¡¯t have the courage to start a new life if she wasn¡¯t afraid of death. So I especially hate men who care about this and gossiping people who push others to a dead end.¡±


    ¡°This comes from two factors: one is the despair of a lover, and the other is the fear of public opinion. If you look at those who have been killed by gossip, such as Yang Guifei and Ruan Lingyu, all their deaths are due to gossip. Gossip is a soft double-edged sword that can harm many people to the point of death.¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to understand why Yu Mother beat Yu Minglang after misunderstanding him touch her heart¡¯s wound.


    Discussing this topic with her future mother-in-law was a very interesting experience. Xiao Qian thought that no other woman might have this experience.


    Yu Mother probably told her this story to prevent her from having psychological shadows.


    ¡°As long as you understand, the higher you stand, the more various gossips will target you. I tell you this story hoping that you and Youngest can face any problems together and live your lives well. This family can be your strong support, and maybe someday you will become the support for this family. I often think that if my sister had the support of her family, she would not have died young.¡±


    The tragedy of fate came when hearts and the wrong person crossed each other, in a time when they had no control over their lives. Their life was so long, how could they not encounter any storms? Regrettably, the family at the time did not give any support to the poor girl. Yu Mother wanted to ensure that no such incident would happen again in her family, so she sincerely told Xiao Qian so much.


    ¡°I won¡¯t punish myself for other people¡¯s mistakes. I will only punish those who make mistakes against me. Aunt, don¡¯t worry, this tragedy will not be repeated on me,¡± Xiao Qian said firmly.


    Yu Mother¡¯s support touched her.


    She knew she was safe, but how many people would gossip about a beautiful woman falling into that kind of desperate situation? Their gossips were probably just casually meant for talking about others¡¯ misfortunes. However, the power of one gossip after another can be even more terrifying than violent harm.


    She was lucky to be a very intelligent and strong-minded person, and her lover was someone who was willing to support and understand her.


    Yu Minglang had made it clear just now that whether Xiao Qian had any trouble there or not, he only chose her. His cleanliness came from the spirit, not the body. He chose the person and would not change for a lifetime.


    Even more luckily, Xiao Qian met an open-minded family and received unconditional support and understanding.


    In a sense, this incident not only promoted Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang¡¯s feelings but also greatly increased Xiao Qian¡¯s liking for the Yu Family.


    People are like this, treating each other with sincerity, rewarding each other¡¯s efforts, not being bound by blood but becoming a real family by treating each other¡¯s hearts with sincerity.


    After Yu Mother spoke openly to Xiao Qian, their feelings improved. Yu Mother appreciated Xiao Qian¡¯s protection of Yu Minglang, and Xiao Qian liked Yu Mother¡¯s objectivity and fairness. When confronted with a dilemma, it showed who was reliable and who was not.


    After Yu Mother spoke to Xiao Qian, she left the problem-solving to the men in the family. She called Boss Yu¡¯s daughter-in-law and led Xiao Qian and Niang San by hand to go shopping.


    Xiao Qian originally wanted to stay with Yu Minglang to deal with the problem. She was used to being independent, but Yu Mother pulled her, saying that this was a matter for men. If women could solve it, what would the men do?


    Then what are women supposed to do?


    Spend money and shop.


    The more people gossip about you, the more you should live well as if nothing had happened. Yu Mother knew this well.


    Were they doubting the youngest son¡¯s daughter-in-law? Weren¡¯t they just trying to look down on his daughter-in-law? They wouldn¡¯t let them succeed. They would go shopping for clothes and buy heaps of them!


    With one on the left and one on the right, Yu Mother led her two daughters-in- law to shop ostentatiously, buying new clothes for the two daughters-in-law and the grandchildren. They had a fabulous time.


    Meanwhile, Yu Minglang quickly investigated, filtering out the suspicious people one by one.


    Following Xiao Qian¡¯s reasoning and checking the phone usage information on the day he was injured, he finally identified a suspect.


    But before Yu Minglang could go to that person, his phone rang.


    ¡°One, there¡¯s an emergency. There¡¯s a kidnapping case downtown. A man has taken a little girl to the rooftop of the International Trade Center, claiming he¡¯ll kill the girl if your girlfriend and Hawkeye¡¯s younger sister aren¡¯t turned in!¡±


    Why is that man targeting Xiao Qian and Shi Yu?¡± Yu Minglang was shocked.

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    Chapter 323: Chapter 297: Can¡¯t Get Rid of It


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    A hostage situation lias occurred, and the perpetrator wants to see Xiao Mei?


    Yu Minglang is utterly baffled.


    ¡°I heard that his fiancee was also kidnapped around the same time, but after she was rescued¡­her condition wasn¡¯t good. He seems to be unable to take the pressure, blaming your girlfriend and Hawkeye¡¯s younger sister¡­¡±


    ¡°Shit! He blames Xiao Mei for this too? Why doesn¡¯t he say it¡¯s Earth¡¯s fault for not having enough gravitational force when he can¡¯t take a dump? I¡¯ll go there right away ¨C and don¡¯t tell my girlfriend, alright? She mustn¡¯t know about this!¡±


    Just yesterday, Xiao Qian was discussing with Shi Yu how to find a therapist for the girl and how to help more girls with similar experiences.


    But now, an incident has happened today!


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian¡¯s shopping trip continues in the mall.


    ¡°This one is good, it complements Xiao Qian¡¯s fairness.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law held up a piece of clothing, comparing it to Xiao Qian.


    Mother Yu stepped back two steps, looked from afar with satisfaction, and nodded.


    ¡°Let¡¯s pay.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt exhausted after being toyed with by this mother-daughter combo all morning. They were just too relentless in shopping.


    ¡°This should be enough. What do I need so many clothes for as a student?¡±


    They had spent the entire morning purchasing clothes for her, carrying so much that it felt like overkill. Women¡¯s shopping enthusiasm can be truly terrifying when money is no object.


    Especially for rich women like Eldest Brother Yu, who provided all the funds and told his wife not to return until they had spent it all. Her heart aches for the events she just went through.


    ¡°Let¡¯s buy two more coats before we leave for the new year. Let Ming Lang take Xiao Qian to the Northeast to see her paternal grandparents. It¡¯s cold there,¡± suggested Mother Yu.


    ¡°No more! I already have enough!¡± Xiao Qian resisted vehemently, she had had enough.


    ¡°Young people look good when they¡¯re thin. Look at our Xiao Qian, she looks good in anything, like a clothes rack.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law hadn¡¯t had her fill yet.


    ¡°Enough is enough. We still have to go to my house in the afternoon, and we¡¯re running out of time. Let¡¯s find a place to eat?¡± begged Xiao Qian.


    Mother Yu also thought so and realized they still had to formally propose marriage this afternoon too, which was important.


    ¡°Then lets go to the revolving restaurant. After eating, we can conveniently head to Xiao Qian¡¯s house to propose.¡±


    The group arrived at the restaurant, ordered dishes, and had just eaten a few bites when Eldest Sister-in-law suddenly pointed outside the window.


    ¡°Mom, hurry, look over there. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Mother Yu and Xiao Qian followed Eldest Sister-in-law¡¯s hand and looked over.


    They were now at Qiang City¡¯s newly built revolving restaurant, on the 20th floor. Opposite them was another building of similar height, complementing each other and serving as a landmark of Qiang City at this time.


    At that moment, on the rooftop of the opposite building, a man was strangling a child who appeared to be in their early teens while standing on the edge of the building, seemingly about to fall.


    This was a 20-story building!


    The scene was clearly visible through the transparent glass of the restaurant, attracting the attention of many diners who crowded around the glass to watch.


    Several employees of the International Trade Building tried to come forward and stop the man, who was shouting through a megaphone.


    Someone opened a small window in the restaurant, and the man¡¯s voice came through the speaker.


    ¡°I just want those two damned women to come over. If they don¡¯t come, I¡¯ll kill this kid!¡±


    Xiao Qian looked over once, her vision went black, and her face turned pale. Feeling dizzy and lightheaded, she collapsed to the side.


    Her sister-in-law, who was sitting beside her, immediately held her up, thinking that Xiao Qian was scared.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Xiao Qian. Someone will save that child. Don¡¯t worry!¡±


    Mother Yu turned her head, initially concerned about the kidnapped child, only to be alarmed upon seeing Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face was not only pale but was shaking uncontrollably, and her breathing became rapid. Mother Yu quickly took Xiao Qian¡¯s pulse, which, although appearing like an acute attack of some heart disease, was actually stable.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder had flared up.


    As soon as she saw where the child was standing, she immediately thought of her own daughter.


    Her child had also jumped from such a position, the 20th floor. Her OCD suddenly flared up, making her heart race even at a glance. Through the glass, it seemed as if she was not looking at that child, but at her own Xiao Wei!


    ¡°Help¡­ help me to the bathroom!¡± Xiao Qian needed to wash her hands right now.


    Eldest Sister-in-law did not delay and immediately helped Xiao Qian, alongside Mother Yu. Xiao Qian turned on the faucet and quickly washed her hands, still deeply disturbed by what she had just seen.


    The water seemed unable to dilute her fear and unease. The dim light in the restaurant bathroom cast a shadow on her hand as if there were bloodstains that would never wash away.


    Xiao Qian washed her hands over and over, feeling increasingly unwell. At this moment, two waitresses approached, chatting as they walked.


    ¡°The Supervisor is really annoying; they won¡¯t let me watch the excitement.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re telling me. They insisted we come back. That position I was in had such a great view¡­ Oh, why did that person kidnap the kid anyway?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that his fiancee was kidnapped, like in yesterday¡¯s news. He seems to want revenge on the two girls who escaped safely.¡±


    ¡°Huh? Why would he want that? Why not take revenge on the bad guys?¡±


    ¡°1 wish I knew. I was just about to find out when the Supervisor dragged me back, threatening to fine me if I didn¡¯t work properly. I swear, she called us back just so she could take my spot and get an even clearer view!¡±


    Hearing the conversation between the two waitresses, Xiao Qian suddenly stood up.


    She walked over to the girl who was just speaking.


    ¡°What did you just say? Why did he kidnap the child?¡±


    The waitress was startled but repeated what she had just said when she saw that it was a customer asking.


    ¡°They said he wanted to see the girl who was kidnapped with his fiancee. It seems that people across the street reported it, and the Messenger of Justice will be here shortly¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian released her hand, and though the sticky, agitated feeling in her heart continued, her mind had cleared up quite a bit. She had a hunch who it could be.


    It was the girl who had been badly beaten. After she and Shi Yu emerged, their very first task was to have Yu Minglang rescue the other abducted girls, but it was already too late.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes, remembering the conversation the bad guys were having about the girl back then.


    Supposedly, she had run out of the house after arguing with her boyfriend in the middle of the night and was kidnapped.


    The bad guys even laughed at her stupidity, saying she had suffered quite a bit in the mountain valley.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, don¡¯t be afraid. It will be fine. Have faith in our people. This matter will definitely be handled properly.¡± Mother Yu thought Xiao Qian was afraid, so she counseled her.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m not scared¡­ I am ¡ª ¡±


    Her rationality told her not to meddle in these matters, but she couldn¡¯t help but think about the image of the child standing on the top of the building when she closed her eyes.


    In her daughter¡¯s past life, it had been the same situation.


    She had watched her daughter jump and held her daughter¡¯s lifeless body. That bloody scene lingered in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    She stood up, took her phone out, and called Yu Minglang.


    Unable to get through.


    Not being able to reach him during his vacation means one of two things ¨C either his phone is dead, or he¡¯s hiding something from her. But what could it be?

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    Chapter 324: Chapter 298: Couples United (1100+ Monthly


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    The whole thing started because of her. Xiao Qian believed that Ming Lang must have heard the real situation from someone.


    She quickly weighed the pros and cons, pulled Mother Yu aside, and whispered


    a few words in her ear.


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t believe it, ¡°So coincidental?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded.


    In this vast world, there are no pure coincidences.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, what do you want to do?¡± Mother Yu looked at Xiao Qian s expression and suddenly had a bad feeling.


    ¡°Aunt, rest assured, I won¡¯t overestimate myself. I want to work together with


    Ming Lang to handle this.¡±


    When Yu Minglang arrived, the firefighters had already set up air cushions downstairs.


    But everyone knew that jumping from such a height, the cushion would have little effect, and there were various factors, who knew where the person would land, and falling on the cushion might also mean death.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation inside?¡± Yu Minglang asked the people on the scene.


    ¡°It¡¯s not very optimistic. The man seems to have drunk a lot of alcohol and is very emotional. He claims that if the people he wants to meet do not show up, he will push the child off. It seems that he just randomly grabbed the child from the street.¡±


    His fiancee was abducted and hurt, so he wants to take revenge by abducting another child. Now he¡¯s agitated and wants to find Xiao Qian and Shi Yu.


    This is a typical radical personality, wanting revenge on society.


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t anyone tried to negotiate with the criminal?¡±


    Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°No use, he refuses to see anyone and keeps shouting that he wants to see the two girls who were abducted together, saying that he wants to die with them. He doesn¡¯t understand why they didn¡¯t help his fiancee.¡±


    He didn¡¯t know that one of the abducted girls was Yu Minglang¡¯s girlfriend.


    ¡°Foolish.¡± Yu Minglang muttered under his breath.


    This is a typical case of extreme and weak personality. Instead of venting anger at the bad guys who harmed his fiancee or the family who bought her, he finds Xiao Qian and Shi Yu, two weak females, as his target. What kind of mentality is this?


    ¡°What did you say?¡± someone asked respectfully.


    Qiao Zhen, who had hurried over, arrived with the same anxiety on his face as


    Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Young Boss, I heard about it too.¡±


    Yu Minglang nodded, waved his hand, and gathered the people he had brought with him.


    He spread out the map of the International Trade Building and began to assign tasks.


    To rescue the hostages in this kind of situation, one must be professional; otherwise, things will go wrong. The people requested from above hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so Yu Minglang prepared to try negotiating himself.


    During this process, someone came to find Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Young Boss, someone wants to see you.¡±


    ¡°Not seeing anyone! Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m busy?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t even lift his head.


    ¡°It¡¯s your mother¡­¡±


    ¡°Not even my grandmother is allowed¡ªwho?¡±


    Xiao Qian walked in, ¡°It¡¯s me. I asked Aunt to help me find a way in.¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s ID still had some use. The area outside had been sealed off, with only a crowd of onlookers, so it was hard to get in.


    When Yu Minglang saw her, his head ached, and he quickly pulled her into the


    car.


    He took off the mask.


    ¡°My dear Xiao Mei, shouldn¡¯t you be shopping and buying clothes instead of coming over here?¡±


    ¡°I want to try and see if I can help.¡±


    ¡°What help can you offer? Go home and stay put! I¡¯ll handle it myself.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, I¡¯m not showing off. I genuinely want to contribute as much as I can. If we don¡¯t handle this well, I think it¡¯ll leave a scar in mine and Shi


    Touyu¡¯s hearts.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t be so naive. This is not the time for you to take random responsibility. You suddenly have a heart for it? Go home and be your bad guy. Don¡¯t you always claim to be a bad guy? Hurry and hide in a corner to do bad things ¨C saving the world is not your job.¡±


    Yu Minglang was afraid that she would find out and didn¡¯t let anyone find her and Shi Yu. He didn¡¯t expect her to come on her own.


    ¡°I don¡¯t do things I¡¯m not sure of. Xiao Qiang, I understand what he¡¯s feeling right now. My profession can be useful. I promise I won¡¯t cause you trouble. If I don¡¯t handle it well, can you proceed with the final action? I¡¯m not trying to save him; I¡¯m trying to save myself.¡±


    If that child falls, or Yu Minglang and the others kill the criminal, Xiao Qian felt that her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder might become more severe.


    ¡°What¡¯s your confidence level?¡±


    ¡°60 percent.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s too dangerous,¡± Yu Minglang declined decisively.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, I don¡¯t have to go through you. I can go directly to the top. They might have let me go up there to stabilize the criminal¡¯s emotions long ago. Before you arrived, they might have let me go up. Do you know why I waited for you?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re scared that I¡¯ll spankyou ¨C right? Chen Xiaoqian, if you mess around,


    I¡¯ll spankyou.¡±


    ¡°I want to solve this together. The reason is that simple. Yu Minglang, have you taken what Aunt talked about with us to heart? We¡¯re in the same boat, do you think you can leave me out of this? If it weren¡¯t for me, would you even care about this?¡±


    Xiao Qian had thought about it a lot.


    She could bypass Yu Minglang, but she didn¡¯t want to do that.


    To form their little family, it should start with trust ¨C working together to overcome challenges.


    Yu Minglang looked seriously at Xiao Qian, who stared back just as earnestly.


    He was doing all this for her, and she was wholly doing it for him. That¡¯s why people say couples are heart-to-heart and love each other deeply.


    Two seconds later, Yu Minglang reached out and touched her face.


    ¡°I really can¡¯t do anything with you.¡± He had always given in to her. His heart ached for her, and all he could do was listen to her.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll just go up and do the negotiator¡¯s job. If I can¡¯t control him, you guys do what you have to do. Xiao Qiang, trust me, trust my expertise. I trust you and your expertise to protect me.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes were steadfast, and Yu Minglang lowered his head, wanting to kiss her face.


    ¡°Young Boss, when are we starting?¡±


    Uh, did he just ruin a moment for the Young Boss?


    Yu Minglang glared at him and walked down hand in hand with Xiao Qian.


    When Xiao Qian got out of the car, a group of Yu Minglang¡¯s acquaintances gathered around.


    ¡°What¡¯s she doing here?¡± A tall man walked over.


    ¡°She¡¯s the negotiator I hired for this operation. She¡¯ll be part of the psychological negotiation team. Rong Yuan, you stay.¡± After seeing him, Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes darkened.


    He was an old friend from his former unit who had followed Yu Minglang to his current position. Sometimes, Yu Minglang still called him by his old nickname, and their unique friendship continued from the past to the present.


    ¡°Young Boss, I¡¯ve been following you for several years now. Don¡¯t mix personal feelings and prevent me from helping. This may be the last case I handle with you.¡± The acquaintance¡¯s voice was low, and he looked at Xiao Qian with complicated eyes.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Qian to be that kind of woman.

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    Chapter 325: Chapter 299: Begin Negotiating


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    Xiao Qian turned out to be different from the dainty lady Rong Yuan had imagined, and wasn¡¯t in line with the information he had gathered.


    ¡°Whoever is letting personal feelings interfere with the matter at hand, we 11 discuss that after resolving this. I¡¯ll come to find you separately. Your current task is to stay put and wait for us!¡±


    Yu Minglang spoke in a dominating tone. Everyone exchanged glances. Their young boss has never acted like this. What exactly did Rong Yuan do to upset Yu Minglang¡­?


    There was no time to ponder, as the time was running out.


    Upon Yu Minglang¡¯s command, his team dispersed quickly, each finding their own designated positions according to his instructions.


    As for Xiao Qian, she shared a glance with Yu Minglang and walked hand in hand to face this critical moment.


    The crime scene was on the rooftop. Despite being winter, the temperature wasn¡¯t too low. The sun was bright, the sky extraordinarily blue. If not for the bad guy scaring the kid into silence, the view here would have been truly worth appreciating; they could see for miles.


    A man was holding a child hostage, one foot was on this side of the protective netting and the other at the very edge of the building. The kid was being shielded by the man¡¯s body; his face pale with fright, trembling uncontrollably.


    One of our own was trying to talk sense into the bad guy from the door.


    But the bad guy wasn¡¯t listening.


    ¡°Get those two women here right now! If they don¡¯t come, I¡¯m going to do something you¡¯ll regret!¡±


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang arrived just in time to hear this.


    Yu Minglang gave Xiao Qian a worried glance. She shook her head at Yu Minglang, signaling that she was unaffected. She had him stay in view of the rooftop door, where the bad guy could not see him, but he could keep an eye on the bad guy.


    The bad guy became more agitated when he saw another woman approaching.


    ¡°Who is this woman? Stand back, stand back, or I¡¯ll jump with this kid!¡±


    Xiao Qian raised her hands, indicating she carried nothing.


    ¡°I am the girl you¡¯re looking for,¡± Xiao Qian declared aloud.


    ¡°You?¡± The bad guy examined Xiao Qian suspiciously.


    ¡°No! You¡¯re lying. She isn¡¯t one of the two women. You¡¯re trying to trick me again! Bring me the person I am looking for or I will push them!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s temper flared at his audacity.


    ¡°Watch your words. Resisting will not do you any good. Everyone here is on our side. All you can do now is to surrender gracefully,¡± Yu Minglang warned, grabbing the loudspeaker from the hands of the Messenger of Justice.


    ¡°If you keep talking, I¡¯m going to push her off! Quick, get someone to come here!¡± The bad guy tried to push the hostage, but Xiao Qian spoke.


    ¡°I am really the person you are looking for. I can explain everything that happened that day. Would you like to hear it?¡±


    ¡°You, come closer, but not too close!¡± The bad guy remained vigilant.


    He didn¡¯t dare to let Xiao Qian get too far or too close.


    Maintaining her hands in the air, Xiao Qian slowly moved forward. When coming up, Yu Minglang had put a miniature earpiece in her ear.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, don¡¯t move any closer, just stand there!¡±


    Yu Minglang quietly alerted her. Xiao Qian was now roughly to meters from the bad guy, and also about 10 meters from Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang estimated that, from his sniper position, this distance was just right. If the opponent showed any violent behavior, he could command his team to immobilize him immediately, ensuring Xiao Mei¡¯s safety.


    ¡°What proof do you have to show that you are the girl who was captured alongside Jingjing? What if you are pretending to trick me?¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m here to trickyou, I¡¯d be damned along with my family. I am indeed the girl who was with Jingjing during the incident. Heard you¡¯ve been wanting to see me?¡±


    Jingjing was the girl who got lost with Xiao Qian and Shi Yu. She had worse luck and suffered contrary fortunes with Xiao Qian.


    While Xiao Qian was speaking, she carefully observed the man.


    He appeared to be in his twenties, dressed quite stylishly and was not bad looking. With some stubble on his chin, even from this distance, Xiao Qian could see the despair and confusion in his eyes.


    Of course, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t overlook the child being held hostage by the man.


    ¡°Why should I believe you?¡± The man didn¡¯t think Xiao Qian resembled the person he was looking for because she was too calm.


    ¡°I can tell you what your fiancee has gone through these days. Some of her experiences are unknown to the rest. Do you know how they hit her? Or, when she tried to escape, she was surrounded and beaten by a group of strong men? There are some terrible things I can¡¯t mention. Her mental state isn¡¯t good, she might not be able to tell anyone about these things. Do you believe me now?¡± Thinking for a moment, Xiao Qian pointed to her head and said, ¡°Look, I¡¯m injured here, and I also have a limp. I got all these injuries over there. Do you believe me now?¡±


    Actually, she had slipped while taking a shower.


    ¡°So it¡¯s you! You heartless woman who didn¡¯t come to our rescue!¡± The man¡¯s emotions surged, and his grip on the child grew tighter.


    Yu Minglang immediately went on high alert, but Xiao Qian whispered through the earpiece.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡±


    At this point, Xiao Qian had full control of the situation and was anticipating the man¡¯s reaction.


    Under such conditions, provoking the- already infuriated- bad guy was a strategic move.


    ¡°You¡¯re surrounded, there¡¯s no chance of escape. You can look down and see how many cars are here.¡±


    Xiao Qian was applying negotiation skills from psychology ¡ª first provoke the opponent, then apply pressure.


    The bad guy glanced down and indeed saw a dense crowd of cars, their lights flashing.


    ¡°Your anger is directed at me. I know you¡¯re not afraid of dying, you just want us both to die. Let go of the innocent kid in your arms, and I¡¯ll negotiate with you.¡±


    Xiao Qian began to negotiate with the enemy.


    ¡°No! You guys are too cunning! If I let her go, you¡¯ll run! People will come from all directions and take me away! It¡¯s despicable, why didn¡¯t they come this fast when Jingjing was in danger? They only know how to bully the innocent!¡±


    Now the man had completely lost all reason, his words becoming increasingly nonsensical and radical.


    ¡°How do you know they¡¯re not fast? From disappearance to rescue, it only took over 50 hours. Considering the distance between the two places, most of the time was spent on travel.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t twist my words. If not for you two cunning women, how would Jingjing have ended up like this? Why is it that while you both could return unscathed, she suffered so much?¡±


    The bad guy was rattling on incoherently, even choking up on his words. Although he lived with Jingjing, they hadn¡¯t crossed the final line in their relationship. They had planned to get married first, but the bad guys anticipated their move. He couldn¡¯t accept this reality.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian continued negotiating with him.


    At the same time, Yu Minglang, while keeping a vigilant eye on Xiao Qian¡¯s safety, quietly asked his team.


    ¡°Qiao Zhen, how far are you from the child?¡±

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    Chapter 326: Chapter 300: Knowing Everything


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    Qiao Zhen replied to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°The vertical distance is i meter, but if we go up, the few seconds¡¯ lag would be enough for the villain to stab the child¡¯s throat!¡±


    Yu Minglang frowns.


    It seems that they can only stay still for the time being, hoping that Xiao Qian can break through the criminal¡¯s psychological defenses and find a breakthrough to rescue the hostage.


    ¡°I understand why you hate me. In fact, you should indeed hate me.¡± Xiao Qian first enraged him, then tried to apply pressure, and now she uses the third trick, to release the pressure on the criminal.


    ¡°You understand?¡± The criminal hesitates, no one outside can understand him.


    ¡°Yes, why should it be me and another girl who are unlucky? What you hate is why we can¡¯t replace your fiancee being abused, why we can go to that place and come out unscathed, while Jingjing cannot.¡±


    In this case, the villain hates not the person who hurt his fiancee, but Xiao Qian and Shi Yu. In fact, from a psychological perspective, this is a completely normal psychological response, just like why Xiao Xuanzi would hate Shi Yu.


    In the end, it¡¯s just jealousy. The jealousy of the villain who can¡¯t control himself and has a weak character. The two emotions create a hedge, so he wants to retaliate against Xiao Qian and Shi Yu.


    Jealousy only exists between peers. In the criminal¡¯s mind, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu are on the same level as Jingjing, while the bad guys are beyond his level.


    Jealousy, the devil lurking in the human heart, everyone has it, but this person has taken it to the extreme.


    Now the question is whether Boss Qian can use the King Bomb to defeat this man.


    Xiao Qian is really good at attacking the mind. Her words strike right at the heart of the criminal.


    ¡°Why! Why can you run away? Why aren¡¯t you the ones getting hurt!? Why aren¡¯t you abused by the people in that remote village?¡±


    In this man¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian and Shi Yu are on the same level as his wife Jingjing, so he only hates Xiao Qian and Shi Yu but does not hate the bad guys, or rather, he hates them but has no chance to get in touch with them.


    After Jingjing came back, she wasn¡¯t quite herself and sometimes talked nonsense.


    When she was sober, she would cling to him and cry bitterly. When she hugged him, he really wanted to comfort her, but his body involuntarily pushed her away, thinking she was dirty.


    People outside looked at him with a look that made him feel a huge humiliation. His fragile self-esteem couldn¡¯t bear such great humiliation, which eventually led him to the extreme after drinking.


    ¡°Hating those who encounter danger and misfortune for not experiencing misfortune themselves, this kind of hatred even surpasses your hatred for the bad guys. Why? Because the nature of some people is to bully the kind and fear the wicked, you don¡¯t have the courage to hate those who really deserve to be hated, just hate us because, in your understanding, we seem to have the ability but didn¡¯t help her.¡±


    Xiao Qian hits the nail on the head, sharply analyzing.


    Human nature, sometimes, is so cruel.


    This kind of mentality not only exists in this man but also in many people. In their opinion, those who have the ability but don¡¯t help are more hateful than those who hurt them. So they resent the rescuers for not being timely, and they resent the girls who were abducted along for not doing something ¨C even though Xiao Qian and Shi Yu have already done their best. In the criminal¡¯s mind, they were unhelpful.


    He wouldn¡¯t think that if it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian and Shi Yu¡¯s desperate attempts to escape and get help, Jingjing might have stayed there longer. He wouldn¡¯t think about what would happen to Jingjing without their rescue at any cost.


    Perhaps Jingjing would have ended up like that girl who gave birth to a child and couldn¡¯t leave the mountainous area.


    Xiao Qian knows that the girl who stayed behind in the mountains to look after her child did not really want to return to society, but her former life could no longer accommodate her. Not all abducted girls can have understanding lovers and families, and not all girls can have the luck of Xiao Qian and Shi Yu.


    The criminal sees only the unharmed Xiao Qian and Shi Yu but failed to consider their involuntary circumstances. This kind of frantic jealousy makes him lose his mind.


    If Xiao Qian and Shi Yu were also abused to the point of losing their humanity, the criminal would feel balanced upon seeing it. From a psychological point of view, this is also normal behavior. Some people often compensate for their own depression by belittling others. But this criminal magnifies, twists, and even radicals this feeling.


    The man is thoroughly dissected by Xiao Qian, and he roars uncontrollably.


    ¡°It¡¯s your fault! It¡¯s you!¡±


    Yu Minglang sees his heightened emotions and quietly asks Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Can you handle it? If not, come down. He seems to be losing control.¡±


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t answer him but makes an OK gesture with the hand behind her back.


    ¡°Yes, I couldn¡¯t protect her. Even though it¡¯s because I didn¡¯t have the ability, in your eyes, if this is a sin, then I¡¯ll admit my sin. You want me to jump down and see myself in a worse situation than Jingjing, I can do it. But before that, how can you make up for your sins?¡±


    ¡°I have no sin!¡± the man shouted.


    ¡°Really no sin?¡± Xiao Qian started to calmly guide him.


    ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°Then why did she run out in the middle of the night?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Because I had a fight with her, but, but, but she ran out on her own, it has nothing to do with me!¡±


    ¡°Has this happened before?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t look for her, she came back on her own when the time was right ¨C it¡¯s all your fault!¡± The criminal is already unconsciously following Xiao Qian¡¯s questions.


    ¡°Do you remember what she looked like when you first met her?¡±


    ¡°She¡­ had neatly combed short hair, a pure white dress, and was very beautiful¡­¡± The man¡¯s eyes began to blur.


    ¡°But that white dress, in your heart, has already turned black. You feel that the two of you can¡¯t go back to the way you were.¡±


    After Xiao Qian¡¯s words came out, the man shrank back noticeably, her words piercing his heart.


    Xiao Qian looked up and down at the man. The man felt nervous under her gaze, his hand trembling slightly. At this moment, he forgot that he had a knife in his hand, and he also forgot that he was holding a hostage.


    Xiao Qian is using the most powerful negotiation skill to attack the heart, that is, to break through this man¡¯s psychological defense. Everything she said before was laying the groundwork for this moment.


    ¡°I see you¡¯re well-dressed and pretty handsome, so I guess you¡¯re a man who cares a lot about his appearance. You¡¯re self-important. Maybe your family isn¡¯t very rich, but through your own efforts, you have a stable job. You married a city girl with an alright family background. But at the same time that you¡¯re inferior, you¡¯re arrogant. If you were to use a more fashionable term to describe you, you are a Phoenix Man.¡±


    All the people on the scene who heard Xiao Qian¡¯s words were utterly impressed.


    How did she know all this?

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    Chapter 327: Chapter 301: Turning Back is the Shore (Monthly Tickets 1150+ Update)


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    About the suspect¡¯s information, it wasn¡¯t yet fully compiled, and only rough details were known. Xiao Qian saw this man¡¯s workplace when she was downstairs and could guess so much just from her brief interaction with him.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t! Everything I have, I earned on my own!¡±


    The man¡¯s words seemed to confirm Xiao Qian¡¯s suspicion.


    ¡°You need her family¡¯s support, but deep down you look down on this woman. You think you are better than her in every way except your family background, more beautiful, smarter, you only lost because of your upbringing.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t think like that¡­¡± the bad guy¡¯s tone was so soft that even he couldn¡¯t convince himself.


    ¡°So, before the incident happened, when she acted coquettishly to you, you thought she didn¡¯t deserve your comfort. You let her run out at night and then she had an accident. You began to worry. Your source of worry was not her, but your own dignity. How would you face people¡¯s speculation after returning to your hometown? Those malicious rumors were like sharp knives stabbing into your heart. They said you wore a huge green hat. They called her second-hand goods. You were filled with various kinds of anger and resentment. Your upbringing made you feel inferior, and today, someone provoked you. That¡¯s why, fuelled by alcohol, you came here to do such a thing, right?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s tone became more and more serious, and the man panicked. She had hit the nail on the head, speaking his inner thoughts exactly.


    ¡°Your ability to endure psychologically is quite poor. When confronted with a problem, you go to extremes. You can¡¯t accept that your fiancee is no longer perfect. Your current reaction, from a psychological perspective, is called external attribution. You blame everything on us. If you really loved her, you would be trying every possible way to help her through this difficult time, not running here to find an extreme solution. So all your actions right now are a twisted, pathological display. I understand you, really, you can¡¯t control your actions.¡±


    The last sentence was one that Xiao Qian often used as a doctor ¨C it seemed simple, but it was very effective.


    When she hit the suspect¡¯s psychological defenses, casually saying she understood him could usually cause a critical blow.


    Sure enough, the man¡¯s emotions began to fluctuate dramatically, his breathing became rapid, and he kept repeating one sentence.


    ¡°It¡¯s not my fault, not my fault¡­¡±


    ¡°Turning back is the shore, tell me where the shore is?¡±


    ¡°The shore¡­¡±


    Following Xiao Qian¡¯s train of thought, the man replied.


    Yu Minglang and his team were holding their breath, waiting for the man¡¯s response.


    Xiao Qian suddenly raised her voice.


    ¡°The shore is in turning back, the shore is in self-reflection. Tell me, where is your shore?¡±


    ¡°I was wrong¡­ Jingjing, I¡¯m sorry! I¡¯m so sorry!¡±


    The man was broken by Xiao Qian, he let go of the child he was holding hostage.


    Yu Minglang could hear the admiration from the team member closest to Xiao Qian through his headphones.


    ¡°Damn, my sister-in-law is brainwashing him. I almost got brainwashed too. She¡¯s awesome!¡±


    That¡¯s what Yu Minglang was thinking too. Xiao Mei had just changed completely, and his heart was pounding.


    Xiao Mei, you are my shore.


    The child was sitting on the ground, his legs had turned to jelly, and the man was covering his face, sobbing.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I¡¯m not like what you said¡­ I¡¯m not¡­¡±


    Rescue personnel immediately seized the opportunity, lunged forward, and quickly picked up the terrified child, while two others quickly joined from the flanks.


    Xiao Qian was still standing in the same spot, looking at the man whose psychological defenses she had broken down, with sympathy but no forgiveness.


    ¡°I will take responsibility for treating that poor girl. Even though I know that you care not about her, but the rumors and that layer of membrane you care about, I still want to tell you that her future will be bright, but you, maybe not so much.¡±


    Everyone has to pay the price for their actions. Anyone who wants to take revenge on society by going to extremes will ultimately find that they can¡¯t get revenge on anyone but themselves.


    The harm caused by malicious rumors triggered a Phoenix Man¡¯s extreme purity. This kind of mindset only hurts women, and men with this inclination are also injuring themselves with their stubborn prejudices.


    To see Xiao Qian break an extremely wicked man¡¯s mental defenses and make him cry out in pain through conversation alone left everyone present deeply impressed.


    This was even better than negotiation experts!


    Yu Minglang approached, and Xiao Qian waved her hand to signal that she was fine.


    The Bureau Chief personally shook Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, ¡°Young lady, would you be interested in joining our negotiation team? We¡¯re willing to recruit you specially!¡±


    ¡°For now, I¡¯m still a student, and I can¡¯t work. But if needed, I can help- ¡±


    ¡°Calm down!¡± Yu Minglang just broke out in a cold sweat and sighed a breath of relief as he saw Xiao Qian resolve the problem.


    He hugged her, and Xiao Qian patted him to calm him down.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right; everything¡¯s under control. This is my specialty.¡±


    When she first came up, she had already briefly reviewed the man¡¯s information, combined it with the information she heard, and used her judgment to successfully find the Phoenix Man¡¯s psychological weak spot.


    Just like the topic she had discussed with Mother Yu earlier, why do men place so much importance on a woman¡¯s chastity?


    It¡¯s a fixation, a natural reaction after evolution, that a man wants his woman to belong to him and him alone. However, when this kind of reaction becomes an attack, or even hatred, that hurts others, it¡¯s a pathological behavior.


    Mother Yu talked about harming others, but the man Xiao Qian dealt with today harmed not only others but himself.


    Pitiful and hateful, understandable but not deserving of sympathy.


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s mind, there was no reason to hurt others, and she didn¡¯t have the love to give out sympathy.


    After hugging her, Yu Minglang released her and stroked her face, ¡°You naughty little thing! You weren¡¯t careful when you slipped in the shower. You even told people it happened while you were kidnapped, afraid they¡¯d expose you!¡±


    Xiao Qian stuck out her tongue, ¡°Didn¡¯t I learn that from you, to make use of every available resource?¡±


    At that moment, Yu Minglang suddenly narrowed his eyes and saw a figure sneak to the door¡¯s side, pick up a small machine from an inconspicuous place, and say into a microphone.


    ¡°Dear viewers, that concludes the hostage rescue operation. We have brought you live coverage from beginning to end. We saw our brave rescue team impersonate the person the suspect wanted, cleverly outwitting the extremely wicked bad guy, and successfully cracked the case without any harm. Let¡¯s cheer for our brave people¡¯s guardians. And now, let¡¯s interview the woman-hero who just impersonated the victim and saved the hostage.¡±


    As the journalist spoke, he walked towards Xiao Qian, holding the small machine in his hand.

 Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Chapter 302: Inexplicably Satisfied

    Chapter 328: Chapter 302: Inexplicably Satisfied


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    Excuse me, did you purposefully inflict those injuries on yourself to look like the person the bad guy was looking for? Your performance just now was very brave!¡± The female reporter seemed emotionally excited.


    Yu Minglang and his teammates collectively remained silent.


    In this kind of situation, how could this happen?


    What¡¯s going on with this reporter?


    It turned out that the City TV Station had just started a brand new column, using a miniature camera to randomly and secretly record some social phenomena, with very high ratings and even live broadcasts.


    At the time of the incident, the reporter happened to be at the International Trade Building to investigate the cleanliness of cooking oil and heard about a hostage situation upstairs. She thought that this event was more attractive than exposing gutter oil, so she took advantage of the chaos before the rescue personnel arrived to bring the camera to this location and filmed the entire process.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t expect this move and angrily snatched the camera and smashed it on the ground.


    ¡°Stop this nonsense! Who allowed you to film!¡±


    His Boss Qian was seen!


    ¡°Ah¡­ the camera is very expensive¡­¡±


    This was the station¡¯s new equipment, it¡¯s such a pity!


    ¡°You guys are in trouble, just wait for it!¡± Yu Minglang fiercely pointed at the female reporter.


    The reporter still didn¡¯t give in.


    ¡°Promote positive energy and increase public confidence in social security, on what grounds do you prevent me from filming?!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because your IQis low, drag her out!¡± Yu Minglang particularly wanted to hit someone at that moment.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mind was at Xiao Qian¡¯s side, he gave a signal, two people came forward, dragged the female reporter down, and she kept shouting.


    ¡°Which unit are you from? Just wait for it, I¡¯m going to file a complaint against you! The public has the right to know, and you broke our station¡¯s equipment! And, female hero, are you willing to accept my exclusive interview?¡±


    She really is a person with career beliefs¡­


    As they dragged her down, they spoke sternly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to anger our Young Boss.¡±


    ¡°You guys better not try to provoke me! I¡¯ll tell you, I am a reporter with principles who insists on uncovering everything and promoting positive energy in society, acting as the voice of the people!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s subordinate A De grabbed the reporter¡¯s badge and glanced at it, ¡°Bai Jin? An intern?¡±


    ¡°So what! Interns should also promote positive energy!¡±


    ¡°Did you read too many books and get stupid? Wait until you get fired when you go back. With your performance, you can¡¯t even pass the probation period! The broken equipment is already considered light. If our Young Boss gets angry, your station will be out of luck.¡±


    A De told the truth, the Young Boss¡¯s anger was raging when he saw his sister- in-law being filmed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sue you! I still want to interview the female hero! The public has the right to know, and furthermore, the whole thing was just broadcasted live!¡±


    ¡°What did you say? Live broadcast?!¡± A De and another person exchanged a glance, and someone immediately ran to tell Yu Minglang.


    A De sympathetically looked at the intern reporter who seemed to have become inflexible due to reading too much, ¡°Hurry up and run, if my Young Boss gets angry, you¡¯ll be miserable.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, who is he? Everyone has to cooperate with the news media, the public¡¯s right to know cannot be violated-glurk!¡± The intern was kicked into the elevator by A De.


    ¡°Bye, big shot reporter!¡± A De waved his hand.


    Inside the transparent elevator, the young reporter flipped him the middle finger.


    Men wearing masks, remember all of you!


    Yu Minglang had already learned about the live broadcast by now and immediately called the TV station to withdraw it, but many people had already seen it, and even if the evening news was pixelated, it would be too late.


    He muttered a curse and stomped on the camera debris on the ground, crushing it even more.


    His woman became famous.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian was talking to the man whose psychological defenses she had shattered.


    ¡°Obsession hurts not only others but also yourself. I understand that your actions are a result of an overreaction after being slandered. However, you are a person, not an animal. As a person, you should control your emotions. You should not vent your dissatisfaction by hurting innocent people. Go to prison and reflect.¡±


    ¡°Who are you, a negotiator?¡± The man¡¯s emotions were still unstable, and as he was being subdued, he asked Xiao Qian unwillingly.


    ¡°I am the person you were really looking for, and I am also one of the victims. At the same time, I am a psychologist. Don¡¯t worry, your girlfriend will be treated with trauma hypnosis to help her get out of the predicament. I regret that your fragile self-esteem and stubborn purity complex outweigh your love for your fiancee.¡±


    If he could love his fiancee a little more, he wouldn¡¯t have done this.


    When faced with rumors, there is self-esteem, and caring about what others think of oneself on the other hand. When these two factors come together, it¡¯s easy to cause problems. How many vicious cases arise from the issue of face?


    How important is face, willing to mess with the freedom of the latter half of one¡¯s own life, and how powerful the rumors are that a person is driven to extremes over face.


    This truly is an unsolvable dilemma.


    The extreme man was taken away, and the kidnapped child was rescued, shivering on the ground. Xiao Qian walked over to try to approach her.


    She didn¡¯t pay much attention just now but noticed when she got closer that she looked familiar. Where had she seen her before?


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± The child was still shivering.


    ¡°I¡¯m a doctor, it¡¯ll be okay.¡± Xiao Qian slowly tried to approach, but the child shook her head repeatedly, shivering with fear.


    ¡°You¡¯re a devil, you¡¯re a bad person!¡±


    Suddenly, the girl raised her head and ran straight towards Yu Minglang, who was by Xiao Qian¡¯s side, and hugged him tightly.


    ¡°I¡¯m so scared¡­¡±


    She¡¯s just a child, only in her teens. Yu Minglang, wearing a mask and standing tall, looked very reassuring, and the girl flung herself at him directly.


    Yu Minglang decisively pulled her away and handed her off to someone nearby. The girl burst into tears.


    The rescue personnel looked at Yu Minglang helplessly.


    ¡°If she¡¯s ill, let her see a psychologist. My job does not include comforting children. Right or wrong, she uses her youth as an excuse for her stupidity. I didn¡¯t hit her, it means I¡¯m in a good mood!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s remarks were not polite at all. He turned around, holding Xiao Qian¡¯s arm as they left.


    ¡°I remember now.¡± Xiao Qian finally recalled why the girl looked familiar.


    Wasn¡¯t this the child of the homeroom teacher who collaborated with her Trash Dad to hide her Admission Notice?


    It was that child with kleptomania.


    ¡°What did you remember?¡±


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian in a separate elevator, while the other teammates went down elsewhere.


    ¡°Nothing¡­¡± What Xiao Qian thought of was her rebirth. On her first day of rebirth, she met this child, and after a while, she ran into Yu Minglang again.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, she feels secure with you, why didn¡¯t you comfort her?¡± Xiao Qian was inexplicably satisfied with Ming Lang¡¯s actions just now but still asked.


    Ah, she¡¯s really becoming worse, why does she have no sympathy at all?

 Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Chapter 303: Blessing in Disguise

    Chapter 329: Chapter 303: Blessing in Disguise


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    ¡°You want me to comfort someone who badmouths my fiancee? You¡¯ve helped her for so long, and she hasn¡¯t even said thanks, I don¡¯t want to bother with her. Besides, my job is to save people, taking care of the aftermath is a matter of goodwill. If I don¡¯t want to do it, it¡¯s my right. I don¡¯t want to deal with this ungrateful wretch. You¡¯ve saved her twice already and yet she still acts like this.¡±


    Yu Xiaoqiang was extremely angry when he saw the child give Xiao Qian a disdainful look. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to care for her and instead vented his anger at others. It didn¡¯t look like she was scared out of her wits at all.


    ¡°Twice?¡±


    ¡°Before, you were wearing a white dress, and your aunt chased after you with a basin to hit you. Today, that ungrateful wretch¡¯s father was beating her, and you saved her. Then you went to the wet market stall to wash your hands.¡±


    Yu Minglang had a deep impression of the first time he met Xiao Qian. He had a photographic memory and recognized her when she was bargaining with the bad guy.


    The one who was kidnapped was the little girl who had stood up for Xiao Qian before.


    Perhaps Xiao Qian had gone to the teacher¡¯s house to settle the score later, and the child didn¡¯t go far, hiding somewhere and watching. She must have thought Xiao Qian was bullying her mother, so she didn¡¯t even say thanks today, and she even scolded Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You saw everything?¡±


    Xiao Qian thought her first encounter with Yu Minglang was when he had saved her and her mother from the madman. She didn¡¯t expect he had already seen her a few moments earlier!


    ¡°Yeah, I was passing by and saw a beauty mark girl being chased by her mother. She even stepped on a banana peel and fell to the ground.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Xiao Qian was embarrassed and covered his mouth with her hand.


    ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to say anymore!¡±


    She felt like she was always bumping into him during her unlucky and awkward moments!


    Yu Minglang smiled at her. He never thought that the beautiful beauty-mark girl would become his fiancee.


    ¡°Sometimes the world is very big, but sometimes it¡¯s small. We always meet by accident.¡±


    Xiao Qian was touched. In their past life, he was her benefactor, but she had forgotten him. Until they met again, he had saved her once more.


    Now, she finally understood why Yu Minglang was so reserved in their past life, and never accepted her pursuit. In fact, he was struggling internally. Yu Minglang, who had a photographic memory, had recognized her and didn¡¯t want her to ¡°repay his kindness¡± in this way, which was against his professional ethics. But in the end, he couldn¡¯t resist the power of love.


    Fate is a big circle. No matter how long you walk, the two ends will eventually meet. Xiao Qian thought about this and felt a great satisfaction, clutching Yu Minglang¡¯s hand tightly.


    When the elevator opened, Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian walked out hand in hand.


    The media and onlookers were all kept out of the scene by the barricade. Yu Minglang¡¯s teammates came over, and Xiao Qian was surprised to see them, blinking her eyes.


    These people were just on the rooftop with her, but she didn¡¯t see them taking the elevator.


    ¡°They slid down the pipes.¡± Yu Minglang explained for her. His teammates were very fast in getting down from places like this, and couldn¡¯t be bothered taking the elevator.


    ¡°You guys are amazing.¡± Xiao Qian looked up and felt dizzy, amazed at how quickly they could get down.


    Yu Minglang smiled proudly.


    ¡°You¡¯re not as amazing as you. By the way, how did you convince the bad guy?¡± Qiao Zhen asked, speaking for everyone.


    Xiao Qian humbly smiled.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that complicated, really. Just step on his psychological defense, that¡¯s my expertise.¡±


    There¡¯s a fragile spot in everyone¡¯s heart, and if you press on it, you¡¯ll succeed. A negotiator¡¯s skill is something all negotiation experts understand, but not everyone can find that psychological defense to attack.


    Everyone looked at her admiringly, and Yu Minglang felt a sense of pride. He was proud of his fiancee, and it was such a good thing, they didn¡¯t need to lift a finger or even use force. All they needed was to let his little beauty go and hit them with a King Bomb. A few words were enough to bring the opponent to their knees, crying on the ground.


    Qiao Zhen could feel Yu Minglang¡¯s triumphant expression behind his mask. But when he thought about what he had to say, he hesitated, pushing his teammates to speak up. In the end, the most honest A De was chosen.


    A De knew he couldn¡¯t escape, so he nervously took a step forward.


    ¡°Young Boss, I have something to tell you¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, stammering?¡±


    Yu Minglang could tell that these guys were up to something.


    A De was the most honest one in the company, and Qiao Zhen and the others liked to bully him. Yu Minglang also found it hard to be harsh to him at times, feeling guilty bullying him. So they usually minimized the issue, and over time, the others caught on to this and made him be the one to say anything that might offend someone.


    ¡°Just now, a female journalist¡­ When no one was looking, she put a camera on the rooftop.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I smash the camera already? What, their leader wants to make a fuss? Let them go to the company¡¯s legal department, no money, no life, she deserves it!¡± Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t scared of this.


    A De swallowed hard.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that simple¡­ Young Boss, she was doing a live broadcast, not recorded. You smashed the camera, but the earlier part was still broadcast.¡±


    ¡°What the hell?! Find her for me! I want to have a real-life PK with her!¡± Yu Minglang was furious.


    Xiao Qian instantly became a celebrity, thanks to the impulsive journalist.


    Although it was just a side profile, it was enough for those who knew her to recognize her at a glance.


    The first ones to recognize her were the elders in the same courtyard as Yu Minglang.


    Some of them had already retired from their jobs and were particularly concerned about livelihood programs.


    They happened to be watching when Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian came back. They all had the ability to recognize people at a glance.


    Especially that little dot on Xiao Qian¡¯s forehead, even if it was just a side profile, it was enough for everyone to confirm that this was the fourth daughter-in-law of the Old Yu Family!


    One of them found out and immediately called the others to watch together.


    Everyone was amazed after watching the video.


    Look at the Old Yu Family, their sons were all elites and their daughter-in-law was so fierce!


    She faced the bad guy single-handedly, and with just a word, she made them kneel and cry on the ground.


    The part where Xiao Qian said she was a psychologist, as well as the part where Yu Minglang complained about her faking a fall in the bathroom to deceive the bad guy, were all broadcast. Everyone thought she was a negotiation expert sent by the rescue team. Her performance was so brilliant that no one believed she was also kidnapped.


    Even wearing a mask, Youngest Brother Yu was recognized.


    This crazy couple even made it onto TV to show off their love!


    Father Yu, who had just finished a meeting, hadn¡¯t even gone home yet when he received congratulations from his old friends, praising him for having such an outstanding daughter-in-law.


    Only then did Father Yu find out about the situation with Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, and while he was proud of the perfect cooperation between the son and future daughter-in-law, he also felt a little scared. Xiao Qian was too brave to take on such a dangerous task.

 Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Chapter 304: Displaying Love (Updated with 1200+ monthly tickets)

    Chapter 330: Chapter 304: Displaying Love (Updated with 1200+ monthly tickets)


    Translator: 549690339


    Xiao Qian not only resolved the crisis, but also dissolved the rumors among the worried relatives of Yu Minglang. Now, even if Xiao Qian claimed she was kidnapped, no one would believe it. Everyone firmly believed that she was a mole on the side of justice.


    Could she really remain so calm and mess up the bad guys if she were truly kidnapped?


    Father Yu was also pleased and impressed. The person in charge, who had a little friendship with Father Yu, even asked him through their connections if such an outstanding talent really couldn¡¯t be specifically recruited? Father Yu kicked him out directly.


    Get lost, my daughter-in-law doesn¡¯t even want to join his old unit, let alone yours!


    Of course, that¡¯s another story.


    At that moment, Yu Minglang was furious when he heard his girlfriend was being broadcast live to the entire city, so angry he couldn¡¯t contain himself.


    ¡°Drag that doomed woman to me, I want to choke her myself!¡±


    Yu Minglang was very angry. A De shouldn¡¯t have let that intern go!


    The stubbornly ignorant female journalist in the late stage of her delusion should have been grabbed harshly, beaten severely, and now she had exposed his Qian Bao!


    When Ming Lang got really angry, most people struggled to handle it. When Qiao Zhen saw him getting angry, he asked two team members to drag Ming Lang away. Ming Lang was so angry that he prepared to shed his disguise and kick these stinky boys a few times before finding the female journalist to settle things, maybe even beat her until she was incapacitated!


    Looking at the dense mass of cameras outside and the spectators, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t take out a face mask. The distance was pretty far but they could definitely see it was her.


    ¡°Forget it, Xiao Qiang, I¡¯m fine, calm down, we¡¯ll talk in the car.¡±


    ¡®It¡¯s useless, no one can control our young boss, not even if the big boss, his father, comes. No one can control him ¨C huh?¡±


    Qiao Zhen looked at Yu Minglang curiously, Xiao Qian had only said one sentence and miraculously his anger was gone.


    ¡°Let go, stop grabbing and pulling at me, it doesn¡¯t look good, get in the car!¡± Yu Minglang pushed away the people who gripped him and opened the car door. He let Xiao Qian go up first, followed by the others.


    ¡°People are afraid of comparison. Wind is afraid of wall, wall is afraid of mouse, mouse is afraid of cat,¡± Qiao Zhen muttered as he saw the submissive face of Minglang like a big tiger turning into a big cat in front of Xiao Qian.


    Qiao Zhen, are you an 80-year-old old lady? Can we hurry up?!¡± Yu Minglang shouted impatiently.


    ¡°Coming!¡± Qiao Zhen jumped into the car, muttering to himself that the young boss only showed off his strength in front of them. He should try to be tough in front of Boss Qian too!


    No wonder Sister Xiao Yu called Chen Xiaoqian Boss Qian. She really is a boss! Her performance today was too stunning.


    After getting in the car, Ming Lang didn¡¯t look too happy either, Xiao Qian tried to console Ming Lang.


    Actually, if you think about it, this can be seen as a blessing in disguise, helping us defuse the crisis. This segment can dispel the rumor of me being kidnapped, and the face of your family is saved.¡±


    The remarks Yu Minglang made, which were heard by others, were enough to make people believe that Xiao Qian was not kidnapped, but was a reinforcement brought by the rescue team. Even if someone brings up this issue again, the news broadcast is enough to suppress all negative news.


    It not only saves Father Yu and Ming Lang from embarrassment, but also saves the trouble of denying rumors.


    Xiao Qian personally doesn¡¯t really care about slanderous statements, but now that she is half a Yu family member, she needs to consider some matters from a long-term perspective. With the help of that thoughtless female reporter, she has solved one of her problems and saved a lot of effort.


    I don¡¯t care about all that bullshit about saving face, I spit! Can you eat face? If anyone says so, I¡¯ll beat them! What bothers me now is that my future wife has been seen by the whole city. How many careless bastards are attracted to you!¡± Just thinking about Xiao Qian¡¯s performance just now confused Yu Minglang to no end. Although he was nervous at the time, after he calmed down and thought about her tone, professionalism, and filled with confidence attitude, it was simply too cool. He was absolutely infatuated with her.


    Then Ming Lang, with his petty jealousy, thought that if those stinky males saw her, so pretty, so attractive, so brave, they might also be moved, even if they fantasized about his future wife, he felt like beating somebody up.


    The nature of the jealous king appeared quietly after the crisis was resolved.


    Xiao Qian was amused by him and used her hand to touch his face, ¡°Besides you, which man would dare to take a woman like me?¡±


    As she had said when he proposed, few men would like such a strong woman. Because being too strong, they don¡¯t feel a hint of male superiority in front of her. Only Yu Minglang, a stronger man, has no pressure in front of her. Her strength is seen as cute in his eyes.


    Normal men, might admire such a woman, but they wouldn¡¯t dare have deep thoughts about her.


    ¡°Are they blind?! Why do they ignore my Xiao Mei, she¡¯s so good!¡± Although Yu Minglang is jealous, when he heard Xia Qian say that no man can look at her, he was not pleased.


    His woman is the best. It¡¯s normal for her to look down on other men, but why can¡¯t these men look at her!


    ¡°Why are you so contradictory? If they like me, you get jealous. If they don¡¯t fancy me, you get angry.¡± Xiao Qian laughed.


    ¡°What are these two doing in front of us single men?¡± Someone shouted, and the brothers followed suit.


    Although they did not hear what Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang whispered to each other, the two of them were looking at each other and touching each other¡¯s faces, it was simply torturous for them to watch!


    Xiao Qian got into the car under the pretext of joint handling of the case. It was Yu Minglang¡¯s private business car, the space inside was large and luxurious, Xiao Qian looked curiously around.


    Everyone admired Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You are so cool, beauty!¡±


    Yu Minglang wrapped his arms around Xiao Qian proudly, ¡°Change your mouths, call her sister-in-law!¡±


    ¡°Ah! Young boss, what have you done?¡± The guys started whistling.


    They had just been fighting against each other, but now that they had completed their mission, they were able to relax, reveal their true nature, and became able to talk and laugh again.


    When not facing enemies, they are also a group of young people who love to talk and laugh.


    Xiao Qian seldom gives Ming lang face in front of everyone.


    ¡°Yes, indeed, I have been conquered by him.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡± the guys whistled, Ming Lang was immediately greatly satisfied, selectively forgetting the difficulties of his proposal, all the kneeling¡¯ the shameless signing of the sale agreement, all of which was quickly forgotten.


    Like winning a lottery jackpot, he gazed upwards proudly.


    ¡°Well, was your sister-in-law cool today?¡±


    ¡°Cool!¡±


    ¡°Strong or not?!¡±


    ¡°Strong!¡±


    ¡°Awesome or not?!¡±


    ¡°Awesome, awesome, awesome!¡± The guys cooperated and chanted in unison three times.


    Xiao Qian was blushing and felt shy about being so high profile, but Xiao Qiang was full of confidence.


    Yes, his woman was that awesome! No problem, six six six six six!

 Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Chapter 305: The Bad Guy is Here

    Chapter 331: Chapter 305: The Bad Guy is Here


    Translator: 549690339


    A group of young brothers shouted slogans with great vigor, echoing inside the car, turning the previously tense and serious atmosphere into a joyful ocean.


    Xiao Qian waved to everyone, ¡°It¡¯s mainly because our young boss has taught us well. My ideological awareness has been constantly improving under his leadership.¡±


    Qiao Zhen joked, ¡°Sister-in-law, don¡¯t say such courteous words. Say something we can understand.¡±


    ¡°Say something you can understand?¡±


    Everyone nodded.


    ¡°Everyone is awesome, truly awesome! When I¡¯m with him, we often create a positive and negative effect. Today, we cooperated so well for the first time, so I¡¯m very happy too.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s down-to-earth answer made everyone burst into laughter. Yu Minglang scratched his head awkwardly, ¡°Do we really have that many moments of foolishness when we¡¯re together?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Xiao Qian glanced at him, recalling their ridiculous stories of dating in the mud, shooting glass with a slingshot in the middle of the night, and messing up the marriage proposal four times.


    ¡°You¡¯re picking on single people again. Sister-in-law, when you¡¯re not around, the young boss is prone to getting beaten up! When he was showing off your photo before, he was already beaten up once.¡±


    Qiao Zhen joked.


    ¡°Stop kidding, you guys are all brought up by me. Want to beat me up? Last time, I clearly defeated you all by myself!¡± Yu Minglang said proudly.


    What is a sense of superiority, what is happiness?


    It¡¯s when you successfully propose and capture the beauty¡¯s heart while all your friends and relatives are still single. It¡¯s simply too blissful.


    ¡°Hey, Rong Yuan here wasn¡¯t brought up by you. Can he beat you up then? Rong Yuan, what do you say?¡±


    One of the young brothers joked. Everyone¡¯s eyes shifted to the silent man sitting in the corner.


    Xiao Qian noticed him too.


    From getting into the car till now, he hadn¡¯t said a word or interacted with anyone. Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude towards this person was also very subtle. He treated his other brothers with a playful but unreserved demeanor.


    However, when he looked at this man code-named Rong Yuan, his gaze seemed to skip right past him, as if Rong Yuan had turned into a bundle of air in Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes.


    For a group of brothers who had been through life and death situations and worked together to build their careers, the biggest disdain was not verbal insult, but spiritual indifference.


    Especially for Ming Lang, if he liked a brother, he would strictly demand the person, just as he did with Qiao Zhen, who were truly good brothers. You could tell who he appreciated more based on his attitude.


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s team, Qiao Zhen definitely had the highest winning rate. If Yu Minglang discovered something that could tease people, the first test subject would definitely be Qiao Zhen. However, their relationship was the best.


    If someone was ignored and became invisible to him, that would be terrifying. It meant he could no longer think of them as a brother, or even one of his own.


    That was Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude towards Rong Yuan right now.


    Rong Yuan raised his head, and Xiao Qian glanced at him. He was a man with a very resolute face. His features were not handsome, but he looked very upright and unyielding, exuding a strong sense of masculinity.


    Rong Yuan, Xiao Qian pondered the meaning behind this code name.


    Everyone who followed Yu Minglang out of their old unit had their own code names. Yu Minglang was called One, representing his absolute excellence. Xiao Qian thought that perhaps it was because the Yu Family called him the youngest for such a long time that once he became the boss in the unit, he wanted to vent his dissatisfaction with being called the youngest at home.


    Qiao Zhen was called Hawkeye because he had sharp eyes and was good at discovering disguises.


    A De was called the Great Master because he was too straightforward and didn¡¯t know how to beat around the bush.


    Rong Yuan, one of the top ten doctors in the animal kingdom, had the ability to regenerate limbs. Why did Yu Minglang seem to have a problem with him, though?


    As Xiao Qian thought about this, the Rong Yuan who raised his head was also observing her.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude attracted everyone¡¯s attention. The young boss had never treated anyone like that before.


    The atmosphere suddenly turned rigid.


    ¡°You¡¯re not what I imagined,¡± Rong Yuan spoke to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian looked back at him, ¡°What do you think I should be like?¡±


    This man¡¯s voice had nothing special about it, a very ordinary tone, neither high nor low.


    ¡°Your attitude towards the young boss and your personal impression are different.¡±


    ¡°People always have millions of faces, don¡¯t you specialize in disguising yourselves as all kinds of people?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Rong Yuan¡¯s gaze on her slightly different.


    This woman seemed unfathomable, as if she could see through everything as soon as she opened her mouth.


    He was downstairs and didn¡¯t see how she subdued the bad guy.


    However, the brothers who came down afterwards were already in awe of her. Nevertheless, Rong Yuan still held a questioning attitude towards Xiao Qian.


    Enough!¡± Yu Minglang pulled Xiao Qian to his side, not allowing her to communicate with Rong Yuan, and cut off their eye-to-eye contact.


    His unfriendly words made several brothers look at each other, feeling that something must have happened between the young boss and Rong Yuan.


    Qiao Zhen immediately stepped in to ease the situation.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, just now upstairs, why were you so amazing?¡±


    ¡°Because I am a psychologist with a lot of practical experience and have dealt with many people. In the end, it¡¯s all due to clinical experience.¡±


    Xiao Qian had seen so many patients in her past life. In this life, after being reborn, she spent no time in catching up with her weak areas and studied them herself. As one of the abducted persons, she also had more information than those who went up for negotiations first.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t the bad guys want to take revenge on the human traffickers, but on you instead?¡±


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s a very normal reaction. Think about it, you guys were rescuing people at your old unit during a natural disaster, and were working hard to save lives. But you¡¯re not gods and don¡¯t have the power to save everyone safely. Those who didn¡¯t get saved would complain and blame you for your untimely rescue. They only saw their dead relatives, but didn¡¯t see our injured or even sacrificed. This is a similar psychological reaction.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s so true! When I was in my old unit, I participated in flood relief and encountered similar situations. Our squad leader¡¯s face was even scratched.¡±


    One person strongly agreed.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°When faced with unsolvable problems, normal people tend to hate those who they think have the ability but don¡¯t help them. They don¡¯t want to think why things turned out this way. Take another example, if your family is rich and your relatives are poor, when they cause trouble outside and need to compensate others, or they will be jailed. If you don¡¯t lend them money, their whole family will curse you to death, but they won¡¯t think that if they didn¡¯t cause trouble, this situation wouldn¡¯t have happened.¡±


    Humans are complicated creatures like that.


    Yu Minglang said proudly, ¡°From now on, I¡¯ll apply for a lecture on criminal psychological analysis given by your sister-in-law. How about that?¡±

 Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Chapter 306: Give a Reason

    Chapter 332: Chapter 306: Give a Reason


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to lose control in front of Xiao Qian, so he changed the topic from Rong Yuan to something else.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have a Psychological Intervention Group? Why are you still letting me lecture?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s different. Their theories are not as powerful as your practical experience.¡±


    The Psychological Intervention Group only provided counseling for special situations. Xiao Qian¡¯s performance today was more effective. She solved the problem without a fuss.


    There was no specific position for negotiation experts in the mainland. Full- time negotiators were scarce, but some people had negotiation training. When negotiation was needed, these people would step up. Of course, our place has always had good public security, and serious incidents were rare, so there were not many occasions for negotiation experts.


    This field was still in its infancy, and Xiao Qian¡¯s outstanding performance showed Xiao Qiang that his team still had room for improvement in this area. Increasing the training in this field was essential, even for use at the negotiation table.


    Everyone praised Xiao Qian highly. She modestly responded to their compliments and patiently answered their questions, displaying her professionalism.


    The car sped towards Yu Minglang¡¯s unit. Rong Yuan looked at Xiao Qian pensively, his impression of her changed through today¡¯s events.


    When Yu Minglang was showing off to his close subordinates, Rong Yuan accidentally saw the chat record between Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, thinking that this woman was trying to hook up with Young Boss. However, she didn¡¯t seem as high and mighty or calculating today.


    It was Xiao Qian¡¯s first time at Yu Minglang¡¯s unit. Her splendid performance today delighted Yu Minglang, who promised to have a celebration dinner at the nearby hotel owned by his family and formally introduce Xiao Qian to everyone.


    As soon as they arrived at the company, Xiao Qian was called into the office by an elder of Yu Minglang, who was also a major shareholder of the company.


    Yu Minglang originally wanted to accompany Xiao Qian, but was kicked out by his uncle, who then chatted with Xiao Qian alone over tea.


    Yu Minglang generously gave his brothers half a day off, and they would have a meal together when Xiao Qian came out.


    While waiting, he went to Rong Yuan¡¯s office alone.


    He knocked on the door, and Rong Yuan opened it.


    When Yu Minglang came in with several people, their treatment in the company was pretty good. Of course, they contributed even more.


    Yu Minglang had already planned to settle the score with Rong Yuan, but when he entered the office and saw the suitcase on the floor, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Rong Yuan¡¯s office had already been cleared out. The table was empty, and someone else would move in tomorrow. The original occupant of the office would leave today.


    Seeing Yu Minglang¡¯s silence, Rong Yuan took the initiative to break the ice and speak to him proactively.


    ¡°They¡¯re clamoring for you to treat them. It seems like you¡¯re going to lose a fortune tonight. You can¡¯t escape treating them, it¡¯s a shame I can¡¯t go. I wanted to make some money off you before leaving.¡± Rong Yuan said with regret.


    ¡°You¡¯re leaving already?¡±


    Yu Minglang knew he wanted to resign. Zeng Rong¡¯s resignation application had to go through him. He came to help out of friendship, and he had his own job back home. Still, it seemed there was still some time before he would leave.


    Zeng Rong was Rong Yuan¡¯s real name.


    ¡°Yes, there¡¯s no point in staying. I might as well leave.¡± Zeng Rong said honestly.


    ¡°I think you owe me an explanation.¡±


    ¡°An explanation?¡± Zeng Rong shook his head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need an explanation. I did it, and you can do whatever you want.¡±


    ¡°What is your purpose for doing this before leaving? I don¡¯t remember having any grudges with you.¡±


    ¡°Just regard it as a prank before leaving. I¡¯ve offended you, and I can¡¯t stay any longer. I won¡¯t wait for you to retaliate against me. Your father also agreed that I could leave today. While everyone is having dinner with you, I¡¯ll leave alone to avoid making the brothers sad. The brothers would despise me if they knew I did this to you, and they probably wouldn¡¯t accompany me. Why make everyone feel awkward?¡±


    Yu Minglang came to settle the score, and Zeng Rong wasn¡¯t surprised at all. He had already thought about the consequences when he made his move.


    ¡°Zeng Rong, why did you call my fiancee? Give me a reason!¡±


    Zeng Rong didn¡¯t answer his question but said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°It seems like you really hate me. You don¡¯t even want to call me by my codename anymore.¡±


    The codename meant they were on the same side, and calling by their real name represented Yu Minglang had completely alienated him.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to do something like this. What¡¯s the point of breaking up with Xiao Qian? What good does it do you?¡±


    Yu Minglang never thought it would be him. He had considered many possibilities, but none of them included his close brother betraying him. Only after eliminating others, Zeng Rong was the only one left who had used the phone.


    Before he could settle the score with Zeng Rong, a hostage situation occurred. After handling official matters, Yu Minglang naturally wanted settle the score.


    Being betrayed by his own brother was incredibly painful, much worse than being injured hundreds of times.


    It dealt a tremendous blow to his spirit.


    ¡°You really found out. I knew I couldn¡¯t hide it from you. Yes, I was the one who called, after altering my voice.¡±


    Zeng Rong admitted it cheerfully.


    Sitting on the suitcase, he was no longer Yu Minglang¡¯s employee.


    Yu Minglang refused to let him participate in the rescue operation, leaving him with a permanent regret.


    ¡°You¡¯re not the type of person who is careless. Since you knew I¡¯d find out, why did you do it anyway?¡±


    ¡°You can hate me. I did do it, but I don¡¯t think I went too far. After all, you changed your emergency contact person to Chen Xiaoqian, and you changed your will. In it, you wrote that if you were to die, half your property would go to your parents and the other half to Chen Xiaoqian. It¡¯s reasonable for me to call her as your private lawyer. I just might have said a little too much.¡±


    Yu Minglang had a top-secret will, and Rong Yuan was his legal consultant for it. Rong Yuan had handled all the details himself.


    When the will was made, besides expressing his apologies to Xiao Qian and hoping she could forget the past and live well, he also mentioned that half of his property would be left to Xiao Qian since he knew his parents didn¡¯t need money.


    The will was with Zeng Rong, so Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t surprised he knew about it. He was just heartbroken, wondering why a brother who had shared life and death situations with him would do this.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t just say a little too much to her ¨C you said way too much!¡±


    So much so that Xiao Mei broke up with him on the spot after hearing it!


    ¡°Maybe I did say too much, but was any of it untrue? One, does she really love you? When you were head over heels for her, how many times did she give you genuine affection?¡±

 Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: Chapter 307: Solution (Monthly Ticket 1250+ Update)

    Chapter 333: Chapter 307: Solution (Monthly Ticket 1250+ Update)


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°How much she truly cares for me is between her and me; you don¡¯t have the right to interfere like this. Zeng Rong, your actions really disappointed me!¡± Yu Minglang said firmly.


    ¡°You can hate me as much as you want. When I did it, I knew there would be consequences like this.¡± Zeng Rong didn¡¯t try to argue, he even seemed calm.


    When Yu Minglang arrived, he had thought of a thousand ways to beat Zeng Rong, but when he saw the neatly packed suitcase on the ground, he felt indescribable desolation in his heart.


    He thought of how they had been through life and death together, and how Zeng Rong had put aside his own work to help him during this time.


    Zeng Rong could have chosen not to come, but there were many unresolved issues within the Yu Clan that needed to be handled by someone trusted, so he volunteered.


    Yu Minglang also realized¡­ Zeng Rong was a victim.


    Feeling Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze on his leg, Zeng Rong gave a bitter smile.


    ¡°My knee has water buildup, bone membrane inflammation, and old injuries that hurt when it¡¯s rainy or cloudy. These are all left from our time at the old unit. Outsiders only see our glory, but who knows how much we¡¯ve suffered? These pretty girls, drawn to us by their admiration, think we have a mysterious past. But how much genuine care can they give us?¡±


    Rong Yuan always felt that Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t truly sincere towards Ming Lang.


    ¡°My Xiao Mei is not the kind of person you think she is.¡±


    ¡°When Lone Wolf introduced his fiancee to us, did you think she was that kind of person?¡±


    ¡°You acted this way towards my Xiao Mei because of¡­ Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee¡¯s incident?¡± Yu Minglang seemed to understand something.


    Yu Minglang and Rong Yuan had a mutual good brother, nicknamed Lone Wolf.


    They all had a close relationship, but Lone Wolf had gone to a place called Eternity.


    Lone Wolf was originally about to get married, and had booked a wedding photoshoot with his fiancee. But at the last minute, he received a call from his unit saying that he couldn¡¯t go. When they were in the old unit, their work was hectic, and overtime was common.


    It was similar to Yu Minglang¡¯s current work, constantly working overtime. At that time, Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee got angry.


    Lone Wolf had a fight with his fiancee that day, and as a result, he was absent-minded the whole day, leading to a mistake at work, and he lost his life.


    Lone Wolf died in Zeng Rong¡¯s arms, which had a huge impact on him.


    So when he saw Xiao Qian arguing with Yu Minglang because of his busy work, Zeng Rong thought of that heart-wrenching incident and called Xiao Qian.


    Unexpectedly, it almost turned into a huge mistake.


    Facing Yu Minglang¡¯s question, Zeng Rong didn¡¯ t answer directly.


    Instead, he said with difficulty.


    ¡°Before Lone Wolf¡¯s body turned cold, his fiancee married someone else with half of his insurance money. Couldn¡¯t she have waited for two years, just¡­¡±


    This incident was a huge blow to all of them.


    His fiancee insisted on breaking up, and no one knew that Lone Wolf¡¯s departure would be eternal.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s recent state was so similar to Lone Wolf¡¯s back then; both were men deeply in love, both had busy jobs, and Xiao Qian happened to be a woman who was particularly reserved in expressing her emotions.


    Her conversations with Yu Minglang were usually brief, and she rarely revealed her personal feelings. To others, it seemed that Yu Minglang was head over heels for Xiao Qian, but she didn¡¯t love him at all.


    Yu Minglang was injured while protecting the people, not because he was distracted. But Zeng Rong had already made up his mind and lumped their experiences together, calling Xiao Qian immediately.


    ¡°My Xiao Mei is not that kind of woman. If she were, she wouldn¡¯t have broken up with me. And it¡¯s because of this incident that she almost got hurt. You almost killed her!¡±


    ¡°I did it, and I¡¯ll take responsibility. Whatever you want to do is up to you. I¡¯ve been waiting for you these days, knowingyou¡¯d find out.¡±


    With the weight off his chest, he felt relieved; he was always forthright, but even he didn¡¯t know the right or wrong of this particular incident. He felt that at heart he wasn¡¯t wrong, but it always felt uncomfortable. Now that Yu Minglang had found out, it was more like a release.


    Looking at the suitcase on the ground, Zeng Rong sighed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay if you hate me. I did make a mistake, but I just can¡¯t bear to let go, especially¡­¡±


    Indescribable attachment, this is the regret of parting with an old friend after so many years.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t hate this Rong Yuan.


    Just as Xiao Qian had deduced before, Zeng Rong¡¯s starting point wasn¡¯t to cause destruction; he just wanted to protect Yu Minglang in his way, but he didn¡¯t realize that this method itself was wrong.


    Yu Minglang is a rare talent, capable and smart; he will eventually shine brightly one day. Zeng Rong doesn¡¯t want a woman who doesn¡¯t seem to care about Yu Minglang to destroy him.


    Zeng Rong doesn¡¯t want to lose another brother, even if he¡¯s already leaving this place. In his heart, he still considers himself a member here.


    Choosing a busy man like Yu Minglang means enduring immense hardship, and not every woman is able to tolerate or withstand that.


    In Zeng Rong¡¯s eyes, Xiao Qian clearly couldn¡¯t bear the hardship and couldn¡¯t be Yu Minglang¡¯s virtuous helper, let alone a woman who could endure loneliness.


    She was too delicate, too haughty, and too similar to Lone Wolf¡¯s ex-fiancee.


    If a girl like her can¡¯t stand loneliness or does something to hurt Yu Minglang, how many people would suffer the consequences?


    Yu Minglang now holds the livelihoods of thousands of people. He must lead the huge Yu Clan through a corporate transformation, and this young man should have a brighter future. That¡¯s why Rong Yuan doesn¡¯t mind being the bad guy once.


    Zeng Rong didn¡¯t regret it when he did it, and he wasn¡¯t even afraid that Yu Minglang would take revenge on him.


    After all, he had already lost the most important thing in his life and wasn¡¯t afraid of losing more.


    But today, after Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang worked together to resolve the kidnapping incident, Zeng Rong felt uncomfortable. His subconscious told him that this time, he seemed to be in the wrong.


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t what he imagined; she cared about Yu Minglang and wasn¡¯t a troublesome woman. She was intelligent and brave, resourceful and, more importantly, in love with Minglang.


    Yu Minglang narrowed his eyes as he quickly thought about how to deal with this issue.


    He could beat Zeng Rong.


    He could also think of various ways to retaliate against him.


    Report him, harass him, all sorts of things.


    But none of that seemed right.


    He always felt that the most important issue hadn¡¯t been resolved, and Zeng Rong, a mentally strong man, wouldn¡¯t care about such things.


    Suddenly, Yu Minglang thought of a good solution. Only this way could fundamentally solve this seemingly unsolvable problem.


    How to be fair to Xiao Mei while still upholding his principles? The intelligent Yu Minglang already had the answer.

 Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Chapter 308: Supervisors Care

    Chapter 334: Chapter 308: Supervisor¡¯s Care


    Translator: 549690339


    As Yu Minglang was resolving the problem, Xiao Qian had already taken a seat in his uncle¡¯s office, facing the test set by the uncle.


    He said he wanted to have a chat with Xiao Qian, but as soon as she entered, he stood by the window and began reading some documents, informing her casually that he had to be busy for a while and then proceeded to ignore her.


    Xiao Qian observed him for a few more seconds, seemingly reminiscing about something.


    ¡°Is there something on my face?¡± the uncle asked..


    ¡°You resemble someone I used to know.¡± Why does he seem so familiar? It¡¯s like I have a faint memory of him?


    Xiao Qian toured around the room and stopped in front of a huge cabinet. On it, a group photo that surprised her ¨C the majority shareholder, her uncle, also had a glorious past.


    Despite having already become a successful person, he still placed this group photo where it was easily visible. It was clear that he cherished those times and it confirmed that he was a man of integrity¡­ just like Yu Minglang¡¯s father.


    The uncle looked up from the documents in his hand and glanced at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Interested?¡±


    ¡°Well, you seem quite mysterious.¡±


    In her previous life, she never had a chance to meet his relatives, and Yu Minglang never mentioned them either. So, being able to visit his workplace was indeed a different kind of experience.


    ¡°What¡¯s your view of Ming Lang?¡± The uncle inquired.


    Xiao Qian was starting to get the drift. She was invited not just because they were interested in her involvement in the rescue today; this was an indirect test.


    Although Yu Minglang was a very principled man who couldn¡¯t be swayed by others if he believed he was right, if his elders had a bad impression of her, it could still lead to problems later on.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like others meddling in her relationship, so winning over this elder relative seemed absolutely crucial.


    ¡°I have a very good impression of him, and his parents have already accepted me.¡±


    Xiao Qian was forthright; she already knew how she should interact with this mysterious uncle.


    She had discerned that he was a straightforward person and so, she directly informed him that Yu Minglang¡¯s parents had already agreed to their relationship; Majority shareholder or not, he had no say in the matter of their relationship.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s bluntness amused him, ¡°We¡¯re just having a normal conversation, you can be relaxed and open-minded.¡±


    ¡°In my heart, he¡¯s an ordinary man. I chose him regardless of his profession. If he¡¯s busy with work, I¡¯ll just wait for him. Whether he¡¯s busy or not, I¡¯m still fond of him.¡±


    ¡°It appears that you already know what I wanted to say.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m a professional psychologist. I know what to say to whom. If you want to hear good things, I can say them because I understand your intentions. So, let¡¯s be honest with each other and skip the platitudes.¡±


    The uncle had to drop the act of being busy with paperwork; this girl was not playing by the rules.


    ¡°So, can you tell me what my intentions are?¡±


    Originally, he intended to see what kind of woman his most promising nephew liked. But, looking at how calm Xiao Qian was, he felt as if he was the one being seen through.


    ¡°I know you want to see if I support Yu Minglang¡¯s work, and you want to examine whether my choice of him is based on his wealth and status. But I¡¯m sorry uncle, I¡¯m not very good at being tactful; my honest words probably aren¡¯t what you want to hear. I just want to tell you one fact; Yu Minglang can¡¯t live without me, and I¡¯m not someone who pays lip service. So, it¡¯s best to get straight to the point. If we push it too far, it won¡¯t be pleasant for either of us.¡±


    Isn¡¯t this exactly what Yu Minglang¡¯s job is like, similar to chewing coarse food and grumbling inside at the same time?


    ¡°You really don¡¯t fear offending people¡­ What if I really want to hear the truth?¡± The uncle, who had dealt with countless people, was encountering a young person who was so direct and straightforward for the first time, to the point where he didn¡¯t know how to continue the conversation.


    Shouldn¡¯t a normal person express determination, support for work, articulate their convictions to their elders, and express belief in providing a strong backing?


    But Xiao Qian simply stated that her honest thoughts surely weren¡¯t what the uncle wanted to hear, even seeing through his intentions and bluntly addressing it!


    ¡°I¡¯m just being brutally honest. This is his choice, I respect him, just like how he respects my work. My support for him has nothing to do with consciousness; it¡¯s just because he¡¯s worthy of my respect. So, let¡¯s not talk about the self-sacrifice in waiting for a busy man in terms of work. I don¡¯t see it that way. I¡¯m willing to do things for the person 1 love, and let¡¯s not talk about his wealth and whether I¡¯m worthy. As I¡¯ve said, his current choice is simply a career. Money alone is not enough to support each other perfectly throughout our lives.¡±


    ¡°Then in your opinion, how can both of you perfectly support each other throughout your lives?¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang has his faith, and I have mine. His ambition is to carve out a career, and my faith comes from my support for the person I love. That¡¯s all.¡±


    Her words stopped short, but her intentions were clear.


    ¡°Now I truly believe how you managed to break down the mental barriers of bad guys. Come, look at this.¡±


    The uncle took out another group photo from the drawer.


    Xiao Qian had seen this photo in her previous life on Yu Minglang¡¯s desk; he treasured it. It was filled with his close brothers who had been through thick and thin with him.


    ¡°You¡¯ve seen this photo before, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I remember. The man being hugged by Yu Minglang goes by the codename Lone Wolf, right?¡± In her previous life, Xiao Qian remembered asking who was the man being hugged by Yu Minglang, and he said his name was Lone Wolf.


    After saying this, she locked herself in the room and didn¡¯t come out the whole night.


    ¡°He passed away.¡±


    Out of genuine respect for the deceased, Xiao Qian showed a solemn reverence.


    ¡°This company was started by Me, Ming Lang¡¯s father and a few other people. We didn¡¯t expect it to develop so well. Originally, I had retired and was just a shareholder at home, but after the death of this son of mine, I returned to the company.¡±


    The uncle pointed at the young man being hugged in the photo by Yu Minglang. The young man in the photo had a bright smile.


    Xiao Qian finally remembered why the uncle seemed so familiar. She had indeed seen the uncle once in her previous life, but she had seen the man in the photo countless times!


    So, the man in the photo resembles the uncle a lot because¡­ they were father and son?!


    The doubt in her mind finally made sense. Xiao Qian suddenly understood why the uncle chose to have a private conversation with her. Now, she could let go of all her misgivings about the way the uncle conversed with her and even appreciate his genuine feelings for Minglang.


    He must have viewed Yu Minglang as his own son.


    Because his son was no longer around, he went back to work to stifle his grief.

 Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Chapter 309 Take Away, Take Away

    Chapter 335: Chapter 309 Take Away, Take Away


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Upon seeing Xiao Qian staring at the photo, the uncle started explaining earnestly.


    ¡°His name is Liu Shuang, code-named Lone Wolf. I have connections with Ming Lang¡¯s father. Our children once worked together in the same place, it was all a coincidence.¡±


    The look in his eyes as he stared at the photo was incredibly sad. Xiao Qian understood what that gaze meant.


    She felt a touch of sorrow in her heart. Life always holds things beyond one¡¯s control. Even for someone in the uncle¡¯s position, there¡¯s still helplessness. ¡°My ex-wife was a teacher who taught psychology. When we divorced, she vehemently argued with me. She couldn¡¯t forgive me for sending our son off for training. She didn¡¯t understand the spirit of dedication and sacrifice I was talking about, and that¡¯s why we separated. The moment I sawyou, I felt you are very similar to that old lady¡ª anyway, I hope you will seriously contemplate your relationship with Yu Minglang. He is the best young man I have ever met, I don¡¯t want him to end up like my son.¡±


    Xiao Qian blinked, ¡°That probably won¡¯t happen.¡±


    ¡°Probably?¡±


    The uncle clearly wanted a firm answer. This ambiguous statement obviously wouldn¡¯t satisfy him.


    ¡°I think your ex-wife¡¯s point wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t bear to sacrifice herself for your ideals. If she really is similar to me, her point must be ¨C ¨C ¨C she doesn¡¯ t respect you. She doesn¡¯t think you are worth her sacrifice. Once a marriage reaches a certain point, it¡¯s the emotional foundation that keeps it going. Uncle, your foundation isn¡¯t stable¡­¡±


    The uncle¡¯s face turned green.


    Ecstatic over her successful mischief, Xiao Qian added another comment.


    The reason why I say Yu Minglang and I won¡¯t end up like you is because¡­Yu Minglang is better at taking care of a woman¡¯s feelings. I probably wouldn¡¯t have the heart to treat him like that, really.¡±


    Bang! The old bachelor took a heavy blow.


    Xiao Qian victoriously made a ¡®V sign with her fingers. She was no longer the woman who could be swayed to break up through a phone call.


    By the time Yu Minglang came to find Xiao Qian, his straightforward uncle¡¯s face was so dark it was scary. He found Xiao Mei sitting comfortably on the sofa.


    ¡°Can the tea be replaced? It doesn¡¯t taste good.¡± She was still being picky. The uncle waved his hand, ¡°Take her away, quickly take this annoying brat away!¡±


    It seemed, they got along¡­pretty well?


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t worried about his uncle bullying Xiao Qian. He knew his boss had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Xiao Mei¡¯s combat strength was never outmatched.


    The company was quite large with many shareholders. The uncle was supporting Xiao Qiang. He was also a crucial external force enabling Yu Minglang to take over the company smoothly.


    However, entering to see the uncle still aggravated without an outlet for his anger, and Xiao Qian not being affected at all, he still had to ask.


    ¡°Uncle, you didn¡¯t bully my fiancee, did you?¡±


    ¡°Look at her, does she look like she¡¯s being bullied?¡± the uncle replied grumpily.


    Who was bullying whom? He just wanted to talk and gauge Xiao Qian¡¯s intentions, but this girl is impervious to harm. Instead, he had been deeply wounded!


    Yu Minglang took a look at Xiao Qian and stated earnestly.


    ¡°I¡¯m confident my Qian Bao is fine. The key is¡­how about this, if you need therapy, I¡¯ll ask Qian Bao to give you a discount. She specializes in counseling middle-aged and elderly men who are feeling lost¡ª ¡±


    Yu Minglang dodged the pencil cup thrown by his uncle and quickly pulled Xiao Qian behind him to keep her safe from the irate bachelor.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve finished talking with my girlfriend, I¡¯ll take her away now. We have more things to deal with. Don¡¯t forget to come to the engagement banquet and don¡¯t give too much for the gift, just a few hundred thousand will do.¡±


    The uncle looked like he wanted to hit him again.


    This lad is a piece of work, and his fiancee sure knows how to hit where it hurts.


    ¡°Get out ¡ª wait, when is the engagement?¡±


    The parents will set a date tonight. We¡¯ll definitely have it before the start of the school term, and it won¡¯t disrupt your work. I¡¯ve combined my sick leave and engagement leave.¡±


    ¡°Shameless! It¡¯s only an engagement, not a wedding, where does the leave come from? Hurry and get her out of here!¡±


    Seeing Yu Minglang engaging in banter with his uncle, Xiao Qian felt that her performance must have been acceptable today.


    Considering her positive feelings towards this uncle, who usually kept a stem face but sneakily helped Yu Minglang a lot, Xiao Qian decided to say one more thing before leaving.


    ¡°Uncle, if I may, if you and your ex-wife didn¡¯t get divorced too long ago and neither of you have moved on, you could try reaching out to her. It¡¯s clear that her words weren¡¯t directed at your profession, but at you. So there¡¯s still hope¡­of course, if you¡¯re a straight shooter and don¡¯t know how to coax someone, you are destined to be alone.¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang! I¡¯ve decided to make you work overtime, no leave for you this afternoon!¡± the uncle turned beet red in anger upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    ¡°Boss, I¡¯ll take her home and discipline her right away!¡±


    Yu Minglang dragged Xiao Qian out the door, worried that if he waited any longer, the uncle might really take back his leave.


    Currently, his brother was also busy, and his father wasn¡¯t in good health. Thus, the person who could truly manage things in the company was his uncle. If the uncle didn¡¯t handle things, Xiao Qiang would have no time to spend with Xiao Qian.


    It was only after Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang left that the uncle picked up the pencil cup with a mixture of annoyance and amusement.


    ¡°How did these two little brats end up together¡­¡±


    However, this girl was indeed a good match for Yu Minglang.


    The uncle picked up the photo, looked at it repeatedly, wiped it again and again, and finally touched Lone Wolf¡¯s photo and started talking to himself.


    ¡°Son, if you were still alive, I should be a grandfather by now. Sigh, I really miss you¡­¡±


    That kid Yu Minglang, he sure is lucky. The people he encounters are smarter and more considerate than those his son had met.


    Thinking about Xiao Qian¡¯s words, the uncle furrowed his brows.


    Coax¡­


    Thinking about the harsh words of that formidable old lady, he felt a headache coming on. He asked the smiling young man in the photo, ¡°Do you think I should coax your mother, waiting for me, just like Yu Minglang¡¯s fiancee does? They both studied the same discipline¡­¡±


    Thinking about it, something seemed wrong.


    ¡°Did I tell that girl that the old lady and I were married for more than twenty years before we divorced? How could she have known?¡±


    As Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian left, Xiao Qian said to Minglang.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, I seem to have offended your uncle. He won¡¯t take it out on you, will he?¡±


    You¡¯re overthinking it. Even without you provoking him, he has never stopped tormenting me.¡±


    Torment, this word, coming from Yu Minglang, a genuine straight man, was a compliment. Only those who are valued are qualified to be tormented. This is training, and growth only comes with training.


    Now, Yu Minglang was going to take Xiao Qian to deal with¡­oh no, train, an awkward man who was about to leave, and grow with him.


    Such positivity, such foresight.

 Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Chapter 310 Different Perspectives (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 336: Chapter 310 Different Perspectives (Birthday + Update)


    Translator: 549690339 |


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian out of his uncle¡¯s office. Noticing Xiao Qian¡¯s reaction, he felt something was amiss.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you usually don¡¯t speak so much.¡±


    ¡°Maybe I¡¯m in a better mood today, so I said a bit more.¡±


    She felt that being straightforward would better win the favor of her uncle, and she could more directly express her thoughts to him.


    But she did speak bluntly, which was unlike Xiao Qian¡¯s character. She shouldn¡¯t have said those things.


    It¡¯s because her uncle was not only Yu Minglang¡¯s major shareholder but also had a complicated relationship with herself. If counting generation-wise, her uncle would be her master.


    Her uncle was the husband of her past life¡¯s teacher, Professor Liu. They had been on and off for most of their lives. The teacher¡¯s proudest disciple was Xiao Qian, so she knew a little about her teacher¡¯s family.


    The master often mentioned him, but Xiao Qian had only met him once in her previous life. It was in the hospital ward where their teacher was diagnosed with gynecological tumors and refused surgery. No matter how Xiao Qian and her fellow apprentices tried to persuade her, she just wouldn¡¯t have the surgery.


    She even showed a desperate face, wishing for an early death. Xiao Qian and her peers were tormented by their master.


    At the crucial moment when the teacher was waiting for death, the legendary master appeared. To everyone¡¯s surprise, he directly carried the stubborn teacher, who refused to go to the hospital, away.


    Not having surgery? He knocked her out, and when she woke up, the surgery was already done. It was as simple and effective as that.


    So, in Xiao Qian¡¯s previous life memory, she had only met her master once, but he had left a deep impression on her.


    Later, after the teacher¡¯s surgery, her health declined. The legendary master stepped forward and asked for a remarriage. If Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t been reborn, she might have witnessed the reconciliation of these two old people who had been quarreling for half their lives.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, what kind of person is your good brother, Lone Wolf?¡±


    ¡°A very outstanding man. He was about the same age as me when he left. He was very righteous and a genuine good man.¡±


    ¡°The poor parents¡¯ hearts¡­¡± Xiao Qian turned back and looked at the main building standing in the sunlight.


    Inside it, there was a father who hoped to be with his son. In a different way, he guarded his child¡¯s wishes.


    ¡°Qian Bao, what¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡± Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes become red around the edges.


    ¡°Nothing, your uncle is a good person. He must treat you like his own child.¡±


    ¡°Then he is my stepfather, haha. There isn¡¯t anyone in the company who hasn¡¯t cursed him behind his back.¡±


    ¡°Have you cursed him too?¡±


    ¡°Uh, yes, when I first joined. Not anymore.¡±


    ¡°Now, the person they curse the most is you, right?¡± Xiao Qian said knowingly.


    As they walked along, many people secretly glanced at them. A woman who could walk with the young boss must be worth a few extra looks.


    Yu Minglang gave a dry laugh, admitting it by default.


    ¡°It¡¯s just my temper. They¡¯ll get used to it over time.¡±


    It was precisely because of Yu Minglang¡¯s iron-willed temper that he quickly led the company on the right track. He always gave his all in everything he did. ¡°Xiao Qiang, do you think I should wear a mask when I go out? The people you offended won¡¯t take revenge on me, will they?¡±


    She knew about his deeds here, and Shi Yu had told her some of it, which was what her brother told him.


    It was said that Yu Minglang racked his brains daily, thinking about how to outwit those stubborn antique dealers. Now that this little demon had grown up, his father and uncle, the two old demons, had become kind and compassionate living Buddhas in the eyes of other employees.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not the kind of coward who can¡¯t protect his wife. It¡¯s just that¡­¡± Yu Minglang hesitated for a moment.


    Xiao Qian stopped walking.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Just say it.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I found the person who called you. I didn¡¯t make a direct decision.


    Do you want to meet him?¡±


    Yu Minglang had been thinking about it, and he believed the best approach was not tit-for-tat retaliation against his old friend, Zeng Rong. Such a method wouldn¡¯t solve the problem at all.


    He knew Zeng Rong¡¯s endurance well. Hitting and scolding him would have no effect. Perhaps Zeng Rong even expected Yu Minglang to take revenge, thus reducing his guilt.


    Instead of that, why not let his Xiao Mei personally confront Zeng Rong? The only way to make Zeng Rong realize how wrong his decision was is to show him how excellent Xiao Mei is and give him a heavy blow psychologically.


    To deal with someone like Zeng Rong, saying he¡¯s wrong a thousand times is not as good as letting him experience it himself. Yu Minglang was convinced that if his excellent Xiao Mei spoke with Zeng Rong just once, it would be enough to leave a lasting impression on him. This time, he would remember the terrible decision he made for the rest of his life.


    ¡°You can¡¯t do it yourself, or you can¡¯t bring yourself to, so you want me to clean up after him?¡± Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang askance.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that¡­ I just think, you¡¯re affected by this, so you should decide whether to forgive him or not. I don¡¯t want to take action; whatever I do, it won¡¯t be effective. He knows me too well, just like I know him. You should handle it.¡±


    A thousand praises from him wouldn¡¯t compare to one encounter with Xiao Mei. As long as Zeng Rong could feel Xiao Mei¡¯s excellence, he would certainly repent for his actions.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°I understand. It¡¯s up to me to handle this matter, but Xiao Qiang¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes?¡±


    ¡°You want me to untie his knot, so this treatment fee¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang laughed awkwardly, ¡°We¡¯re getting engaged soon, don¡¯t be too calculating. Your money is my money!¡±


    He knew that Xiao Mei was a smart girl, and she knew what he was thinking.


    Xiao Qian glanced at him with a smile, ¡°Fine, you¡¯re good at learning and using it. Tell me what the situation is.¡±


    ¡°Zeng Rong has been my friend for many years. He, Lone Wolf, and I were very close brothers. After Lone Wolf died, he struggled for a long time. So what he did against you this time was purely out of fear that I would end up like Lone Wolf.¡±


    His methods were wrong, but his intentions were good.


    ¡°How did Liu Shuang die?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°How did you know his name?¡±


    ¡°Your uncle introduced him to me.¡±


    Carrying the memory of her past life and seeing the unseen side of her previous life from another perspective, Xiao Qian felt oppressed.


    There was an undefinable melancholy that she couldn¡¯t shake off.


    That Lone Wolf Liu Shuang, who left forever due to saving someone, Xiao Qian had seen his pictures, not only at Xiao Qiang¡¯s but also at her teacher¡¯s house. The atheist teacher also worshipped his picture. Instead of superstition, it was the only spiritual sustenance for a mother who lost her child. Xiao Qian had even offered incense to Lone Wolf, so how could she not know?


    He was gone, but the impact on his family and friends remained.

 Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Chapter 311: Facing Rong Yuan

    Chapter 337: Chapter 311: Facing Rong Yuan


    ¡°Lone Wolf was outstanding, but¡­ his death was tragic. In his suicide note, he left half of his insurance to his fiancee, just like mine. So when Zeng Rong saw it, he was reminded of the past. Plus, the love letters you wrote to me weren¡¯t sincere enough-Xiao Mei, I have to criticize you for that. Whenever I asked you to chat with me more and write me some nice letters, you wouldn¡¯t do it.


    You¡¯d just send me some perfunctory lines that didn¡¯t seem heartfelt!


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m the kind of woman who¡¯s always sweet-talking? It¡¯s a good thing I even wrote anything.¡±


    Xiao Qian was a woman of action. She spoke less but did more. She rarely clung to Yu Minglang, but the gifts she gave him were always the most expensive, and her love for him was always genuine. This hadn¡¯t changed since her past life.


    ¡°If you had listened to me earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have jumped to conclusions. I asked you to write eight letters a month, but you only gave me one or two, totaling less than a few hundred words¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang had been holding a grudge about this for a while, and he finally got a chance to vent it out.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t the time to discuss my letter writing, is it? What¡¯s the main point?¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled the conversation back on track.


    ¡°The point is, because you wrote too little, he got the wrong idea. You¡¯d better deal with it yourself. When you go back, make sure to pay more attention to writing letters and prevent this kind of thing from happening again. Write more sweet words in the future. As for this problematic guy, you can deal with him however you like. If you still feel unsatisfied after talking to him, just tell me and I¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    Xiao Qian understood Yu Minglang¡¯s intention. He must¡¯ve thought that other methods wouldn¡¯t work on Zeng Rong, and the best revenge would be to make Zeng Rong realize he was completely wrong.


    For a man with Zeng Rong¡¯s personality, this matter would probably bother him for a while, making it far better than simple revenge. Apart from getting Xiao Qian¡¯s annoyance off her chest, it would also help Zeng Rong let go of a knot in his heart. Yu Minglang¡¯s consideration was quite comprehensive: it seemed like he was dealing with his old friend, but he also prevented Rong Yuan¡¯s stubbornness and eliminated the possibility of this happening again. He was also mindful of Xiao Qian¡¯s feelings.


    When dealing with the hostage issue, Xiao_Qian didn¡¯t act arbitrarily, and Yu Minglang also didn¡¯t handle the matter of punishing the person who leaked the information to her alone. They always discussed things together.


    A married couple should make decisions together and not act on their own. Coordination and collaboration were essential, even when it came to torturing others. If each partner had their own agenda,k they would end up being at the mercy of others. Unity meant strength in a family.


    However, after walking for only a couple of steps, Xiao_Qian suddenly realized something.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, what did you just say? A suicide note? Did you include me in your suicide note?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ yes. But actually, there¡¯s nothing to worry about. It won¡¯t be needed.


    Yu Minglang thought to himself that Xiao Qian¡¯s reaction time was quite slow, only just catching up now.


    Because Xiao Qian had once broken up with him over this issue, Yu Minglang had been extra cautious and valued his own life very much.


    Now that Xiao Qian was asking about the suicide note, his hair stood on end, fearing that she might get emotional about it. He desperately tried to change the subject.


    But Xiao Qian¡¯s reaction was even calmer than he had anticipated.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. You¡¯ve reminded me that once my studio is up and running, I should also make a will and include you in it.¡±


    Yu Minglang carefully observed Xiao Qian¡¯s expression. He couldn¡¯t tell if she was being genuine or if she was angry. He nervously followed her and only felt relieved when he saw no sign of any abnormalities after a while.


    Xiao Qian was serious. She now somewhat regretted not making a will in her past life.


    After taking her revenge, she had committed suicide. If she had left a will, all her money could have been left to Yu Minglang. Since her mother was no longer around, and she had no children, her immense fortune and hundreds of millions of assets were likely to end up in the hands of her Playboy brother.


    ¡°When we get back, I¡¯ll give Chen Zilong 100 questions without answers to do, and make him carry water and chop firewood.¡±


    Xiao Qian muttered to herself.


    ¡°What did Da Long do to you?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know why Xiao Qian¡¯s train of thought had jumped to Chen Zilong.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. He owes me¡ª while I owe you.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang, thinking to herself.


    Rong Yuan, Uncle, herself, Yu Minglang, the deceased Lone Wolf, and Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee¡ªall of them were linked by karma. The seeds planted in the past had grown into the consequences they faced today. Everything they did was connected to their previous experiences.


    Those who were pitiable often had hateful aspects, and those who were hateable might also possess pitiable traits. The way Xiao_Qian viewed the world now was slightly different from when she first came back.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°A long, long time ago, you shaped my personality as it is today. That s the cause, and the effect is me wanting to be with you now.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Xiao Mei, are you trying to brainwash me with the same method you use on bad people? Just say it in a way I can understand!¡± Yu Minglang was completely confused.


    Xiao Qian smiled and held his hand.


    If there was no way to leave her money for the Yu Minglang of the past, she would at least leave herself to the Yu Minglang of this life.


    After all, he had once told her that he would beat up anyone who bullied her. She was the female boss he had raised, and nurturing her would take a lifetime to complete.


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian to the cemetery, where Zeng Rong stood solemnly in front of Liu Shuang¡¯s tombstone with his luggage, offering white chrysanthemums.


    He would be leaving soon, and he wanted to give his old friend a bouquet of flowers before departing.


    The view from behind was heavy with emotion.


    ¡°Old friend, I¡¯m leaving here as well. My health isn¡¯t good, and my family is urging me to go back and help. I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to visit you again.¡±


    A pair of snow-white hands held a bundle of white chrysanthemums, placing them on the side. Zeng Rong turned around, and Xiao Qian respectfully brought her hands together.


    ¡°Is it you?¡±


    Zeng Rong looked up and saw Yu Minglang standing at the cemetery entrance. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s my teacher¡¯s son. It¡¯s only right for me to visit on behalf of the professor,¡± Xiao Qian glanced at the tombstone, which read: Father Liu Zihan, Mother Liu Linlin.


    Seeing Zeng Rong¡¯s puzzled expression, Xiao Qian explained.


    ¡°Professor Liu is the doctoral supervisor of psychology at our school, and I am a student there.¡±


    With this connection established, Zeng Rong¡¯s attitude changed somewhat, but he still maintained a stiff posture and pursed lips, unwilling to speak.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to admit what you did to me and Yu Minglang in front of your respected friend¡¯s grave because deep down, you already know you were wrong,¡± Xiao Qian declared with certainty.


    Yu Minglang must have realized this too, which is why he thought of this way to deal with the situation.


    ¡°So, you want me to apologize and feel guilty for what I¡¯ve done?¡±


    ¡°No, I want to talk to you about me.¡±


    ¡°You?¡±


    ¡°Yes, about me. I don¡¯t know how Yu Minglang described me to you all, but I¡¯m actually a very bad woman.¡±


    Zeng Rong looked at Xiao Qian, puzzled.

 Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Chapter 312: Farewell All the Way (Ask for Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 338: Chapter 312: Farewell All the Way (Ask for Monthly Tickets)


    Xiao Qian has already found a solution, she said while looking at Lone Wolf¡¯s tombstone.


    ¡°I am really a bad person, not only bad but also selfish. You must be curious why a woman like me would be with Yu Minglang, right? Come on, let¡¯s not lie in front of the deceased. Let me tell you what kind of woman I am.¡±


    Yu Minglang watched from afar as Xiao Qian chatted with Zeng Rong, quickly texting on his phone with one hand.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what she said to Zeng Rong, and her back was turned to Yu Minglang. All he could see was her trembling.


    Did Xiao Qian make him cry?


    Xiao Qian talked with Zeng Rong for a long time.


    In the end, Xiao Qian reached out and hugged Zeng Rong, like a mother comforting her child, gently patting his shoulders. Zeng Rong¡¯s emotions appeared completely out of control, as he silently wept before breaking into loud sobs.


    To make a man with an iron will cry, Xiao Qian was indeed remarkable.


    ¡°I promise you, I will do as you wished. I am not a good person, I don¡¯t have too many constraints. It¡¯s suitable for me to handle this. Can you let go of the resentment in your heart?¡±


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡± After chatting with Xiao Qian for a while, Zeng Rong felt a weight that had been on his heart for many years had eased a lot.


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome. I¡¯m not doing this for you; I¡¯m doing it for my mentor. That woman took money she shouldn¡¯t have taken and forgot what she should have done. I won¡¯t let her spend the money your good friend traded his life for comfortably. Now, are you at ease knowing Yu Minglang is with me, a bad woman?¡±


    ¡°I was wrong; you are different from that woman. Being with you, One will not follow in Lone Wolf¡¯s footsteps. I shouldn¡¯t have made that call to you.¡±


    ¡°So, did you also tell the Yu Family relatives about me being abducted? How did you know Yu Minglang¡¯s relatives¡¯ phone number?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Zeng Rong was startled.


    ¡°I did not call One¡¯s relatives. I would never do something so despicable.¡± He had misjudged Xiao Qian, thinking she was like Lone Wolf¡¯s girlfriend, unable to share hardships. That¡¯s why he slanted his words when informing her about Yu Minglang¡¯s injury.


    But Zeng Rong¡¯s starting point was not sinister; he merely wanted to protect his friend. Although his approach was wrong, he was not mean enough to make a joke about a girl¡¯s reputation.


    In such a short time, Xiao Qian had provided psychotherapy for him. As Yu Minglang predicted, Zeng Rong felt guilty and deeply remorseful towards Xiao Qian. And Xiao Qian had gained a certain understanding of Zeng Rong¡¯s character.


    This man might not be smart, or even too inflexible, but he was definitely not a lowlife. Besides, from the perspective of interests, he, a man about to leave, had no reason to harm Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian rubbed her temples, realizing she had been on the wrong track from the beginning.


    Rong Yuan only made one call to her, informing her of Yu Minglang¡¯s injuries, claiming to be afraid that Xiao Qian would distract Yu Minglang and cause a tragedy like Lone Wolf¡¯s.


    So that meant there was still a pair of hateful eyes behind the scenes, watching her and Yu Minglang, and someone else told the Yu Family that Xiao Qian was abducted.


    To find the person who had been acting behind the scenes, it was not difficult. Excluding those around Yu Minglang, the only ones left were the people from the Yu Family.


    As for who this ¡°insider¡± really was, the scope had already been narrowed down considerably.


    After talking with Xiao Qian, Zeng Rong finally untied the knot in his heart that had been bothering him for years.


    ¡°I owe you an apology. I will take this as a lesson.¡± Zeng Rong sincerely apologized.


    ¡°Often, what you think is best for someone may not actually be the case, because the world in your eyes is not the same as the world in the eyes of the people you care about.¡±


    ¡°Thank you and One for helping me understand this before I leave. I believe One will do better and thrive with a ¡®bad woman¡¯ like you by his side. If possible, I would like to stay and watch more of them. But¡­¡±¡±


    Zeng Rong¡¯s body had already reached its limit.


    It was only when it was time to leave that one realized how much they were reluctant to let go, how difficult it was to part with everything and all the friends he had spent day after day with.


    ¡°Is this how you¡¯re leaving?¡± Xiao Qian asked Zeng Rong, who had already picked up his luggage and was ready to leave.


    Just this small bag of belongings and a body full of scars and pain was all he could take with him?


    ¡°I have no face to see One if I don¡¯t leave. He is really cunning. I am leaving, and yet he brought you here, leaving a permanent scar in my heart. It hurts more than a slap on the face. He succeeded, and I will feel guilty for a lifetime.¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°If he wanted to make you feel bad for a lifetime, he wouldn¡¯t have brought me here. If he wanted to, his words alone could make you uncomfortable for the rest of your life. He brought me here not to let you leave with unease, regret, and even hatred. Carrying such a heavy burden, your future would be painful. Ending this journey might just be the completion of one phase of your life; better lives await you in the future. Now, you can see that One, who inherits your good friend Lone Wolf¡¯s wishes, will overcome all obstacles and reach the place you all agreed upon.¡±


    Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s excellence and perfection made Zeng Rong deeply remorseful. Yu Minglang had succeeded.


    Yu Minglang not only proved his good taste, but he also indirectly assured his friend that he would live a serious life.


    ¡°Zeng Rong! In all these years, haven¡¯t you left anything behind other than your memories and scars? Have you forgotten about them?¡±


    As Xiaoqian finished speaking, Zeng Rong turned around and saw the brothers who had been through everything together appear beside Yu Minglang. For many years in the past, they had faced life and death together.


    It was only because he feared goodbyes that he wanted to leave alone, but Yu Minglang had informed them all.


    ¡°Brotherhood will not diminish just because you leave. Rong Yuan, take care!¡± After Xiao Qian finished speaking, Yu Minglang led the group in shouting together.


    ¡°Rong Yuan, have a safe journey!¡±


    Zeng Rong turned around, not wanting everyone to see his tears when bidding farewell. He looked up at the sky, tears rolling down his cheeks. Even iron men fear parting from good friends.


    Yu Minglang indeed handled things quite expertly. Before Zeng Rong left, he had tried to sabotage his relationship with Xiao Qian, but Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian had dealt with the matter in the most appropriate way.


    This was the most acceptable form of ¡°revenge.¡±


    No one could understand the feeling of watching a good friend leave. Those who have not experienced it will never understand this kind of brotherhood. The tombstone of Lone Wolf silently witnessed everything.


    The indomitable spirit carried on in Yu Minglang and his team, the spiritual flame still being passed on.


    Xiao Qian watched them bid farewell to their former brother in the most solemn and mournful way. Perhaps one day, the brothers who had fought alongside Yu Minglang would also have personnel changes, but their spirit would spread like sparks and bloom everywhere.

 Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Chapter 313: Who did you say it is? (Monthly votes 1300+ update)

    Chapter 339: Chapter 313: Who did you say it is? (Monthly votes 1300+ update)


    On the way back, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t say a word.


    Xiao Qian accompanied him, slowly walking along the road towards their home. ¡°Xiao Qiang, deep down, you don¡¯t actually hate him, do you?¡± Xiao Qian asked. ¡°Hmm.¡±


    If Yu Minglang truly hated Zeng Rong, he wouldn¡¯t have asked all his friends to come and see him off.


    ¡°His methods were not good, but his intentions were. He has experienced the pain of losing a friend, so he didn¡¯t want these close brothers to lose me as well. Although his methods were stupid, I have the duty and the confidence to show him what kind of woman I have chosen and to let him leave in peace. It¡¯s my responsibility too.¡±


    Even though Rong Yuan had left, in Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, he was still his friend. This was a responsibility, a mission.


    Xiao Qian was not surprised by Ming Lang¡¯s words.


    ¡°So, you brought me to show him, to tell him that you have chosen a smart woman?¡±


    In terms of tactics, Ming Lang¡¯s move was indeed quite brilliant. He believed in his own judgment, and even more so in the expertise of his woman.


    Managing to make a tenacious man cry loudly, Yu Minglang was genuinely curious.


    Throughout all the ups and downs they had experienced, Minglang had never seen Rong Yuan cry.


    But Xiao Qian managed to do it.


    Rong Yuan never cried during his time as a lone wolf. In fact, sometimes, being able to cry was better than bottling it up inside, but many people spent their entire lives competing with themselves. Before meeting Xiao Qian, Rong Yuan had always been competing with himself.


    ¡°Smart woman, can you tell me what you said to him that made him cry like that? I¡¯ve tortured him for so long, and he hasn¡¯t shed a single tear.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t tell you, it¡¯s a secret.¡±


    A secret between a bad woman, and a man determined to avenge his deceased brother.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be so mysterious ¨C Xiao Mei, you tell me.¡±


    With an itchy heart, Ming Lang begged and pleaded, ultimately threatening Xiao Qian that if she didn¡¯t confess, he would kiss her on the street.


    In the end, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t withstand his thick-skinned persistence.


    ¡°When Lone Wolf is lying here, apart from his friends and family, who will remember him? Who should not forget him?¡±


    ¡°You mean¡­ you and Rong Yuan reached an agreement that you have to deal with Lone Wolf¡¯s ex-fiancee?!¡±


    Xiao Qian blinked, ¡°Why are you so blunt? I¡¯m a woman of high position, taste, and social status, I can¡¯t break the law.¡±


    She meant that she would definitely not do anything illegal.


    Ming Lang reached out his finger towards Xiao Qian, then decided to stroke her hair instead.


    Hmm, keep up being the woman of high position, taste, and social status. Your awareness is great.¡±


    In other words, just do your thing.


    Who didn¡¯t have fire in their hearts about the events of the past?


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t believe that Lone Wolf had died accidentally because he was distracted. He believed that Lone Wolf was just like himself ¨C both of them top-notch men who knew what to do at the right time and wouldn¡¯t let their emotions kill them.


    But his death was so miserable, and with his last breath, he still called out the woman¡¯s name. Yet, she treated a man who had given his life for her with unimaginable cruelty.


    Moving away, taking the money and leaving ¨C not even bothering to bring a single flower to his funeral.


    The dead cannot see this, but the living are deeply affected.


    Everyone¡¯s hearts were chilled back then.


    They couldn¡¯t imagine that if one day, the person lying underground were them, would their loved ones take their money and leave without even giving them a moment¡¯s worth of incense, just like the woman did to Lone Wolf?


    That would genuinely be the saddest thing in the world. What was the point of


    it all, was a hero not even entitled to a single thought?


    Hey, Yu Xiaoqiang, don¡¯t you feel like scolding me a few times?¡± Xiao Qian felt that Ming Lang was becoming more and more like her.


    As the two spent more and more time together, their values inevitably influenced each other.


    Xiao Qian would change for Ming Lang, and Ming Lang would learn to adapt for her.


    Ming Lang also harbored a fire in his heart over this matter, but he just didn¡¯t want to take action against a woman. That woman owed a tear to the fallen warrior-hero.


    When even the loss of their pet cats and dogs could cause sadness, much less when a person was involved! A man willing to leave his compensation to her, not asking her to remain chaste and not marry another, but was it too much to ask for her to come and visit his grave?


    And yet, she heartlessly took the money and married someone else right away. Since his Qian Bao was willing to do it, Ming Lang would not play the saint and try to convince her otherwise, as this was an agreement between Qian Bao and Rong Yuan.


    You¡¯re happy and that¡¯s all that matters. Just mind the limit, anything else goes ¨C although I am curious, why¡­ would he tell you all this?¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled faintly, pushing her glasses with her hand.


    ¡°Because the world is vast yet small. You would think that some people far away are, in fact, connected by a thousand threads.¡±


    ¡°Speak plainly!¡±


    ¡°Plainly, it means ¨C your good friend Lone Wolf¡¯s mother was my teacher, your cold-looking but kind-hearted uncle is someone my mentor would curse at. I think I should do something for my teacher, understood?¡±


    Ming Lang¡¯s eyes widened.


    It was only after Xiao Qian¡¯s rebirth that she discovered that although the two of them had missed each other in their past life, the intricate connections between them had not been severed.


    There had always been people around her who were connected to him, they were just a hair¡¯s breadth away from meeting, but strangely, they never did despite his search for her, and her fame within the industry in their past life.


    In this life, they technically shouldn¡¯t have had any interaction, yet they kept running into each other by chance, and now they were even together.


    Fate really was a mischievous child.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, do you know that the news of me being kidnapped and it being leaked, it wasn¡¯t Rong Yuan who did it?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    ¡°So, who do you think it was?¡±


    II II


    Ming Lang s silence told Xiao Qian that her guess was correct.


    Her astute Xiao Qiang had already figured out there was someone else involved


    in the case after discovering the clue about Rong Yuan.


    However, when Ming Lang heard Xiao Qian proactively asking about the matter, he asked her back.


    ¡°You thought of it too?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not hard to guess. If it wasn¡¯t Rong Yuan who leaked the information, who else would know about it? By reasoning backwards, it¡¯s not difficult to arrive at a conclusion. Who else participated in the rescue operation and whom else in your family is there that I¡¯ve offended?¡±


    Up until now, it seemed like she and Ming Lang had just offended one person.


    ¡°It¡¯s not someone you offended. I¡¯ll deal with it myself.¡± Ming Lang initially didn¡¯t want to tell Xiao Qian about it, as he didn¡¯t want to trouble her with such a trivial matter.


    However, Xiao Mei was a very clever girl ¨C after talking to Zeng Rong only once, she knew that two different people were responsible for these two incidents.


    ¡°You handle your own matters.¡±


    The Chinese language is vast and profound; ¡°you handle it¡± versus ¡°you handle your own matters¡± ¨C these two phrases have completely different meanings.

 Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 314 Deliberation

    Chapter 340: Chapter 314 Deliberation


    The depth of the Chinese language is vast, so adding a couple of words by Xiao Qian flipped the message.


    Your handling meant letting Ming Lang proceed as he wished.


    She added two words, you handle yours, which suggested there was an unsaid half of a sentence.


    I¡¯ll handle mine.


    Ming Lang understood Xiao Qian¡¯s meaning and raised his eyebrows.


    ¡°Are you sure? We¡¯re about to get engaged, aren¡¯t you going to try on clothes and stuff? You still have time to ponder on this?¡±


    ¡°Promoting positive energy and lashing out at those who bullied me doesn¡¯t require much time, I can squeeze some in.¡±


    Xiao Qian curled up her mouth, she was going to carry out her own plan. So far, there was not a single person who had bullied her and got away without retaliation.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, don¡¯t you have anything to say?¡±


    ¡°Just remember to keep within your limits, just blow off some steam, don¡¯t make a big fuss. As long as I can bear the consequences, you can vent as much as you want.¡±


    ¡°So I don¡¯t have to be the saint anymore? Not to mention that we¡¯re relatives, should I just tolerate it and move on? Not to mention that she really didn¡¯t cause me any actual harm, and I don¡¯t need to retaliate?¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t let out your anger, you¡¯ll have to think of more people in the future. I know the personality of my woman, and you won¡¯t take the initiative unless someone provokes you. It serves her right, when she was planning things against you, she didn¡¯t hesitate either, did she?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, you¡¯re feeling a bit too full of yourself now.¡±


    ¡°Stop being all smug, aren¡¯t you secretly feeling happy?¡± Ming Lang gently touched her hair, ¡°Her family always spoils her. Who would do that outside of her home? If she really offends someone and they decide to tidy up her mess, she would be doomed. Giving her a lesson also saves us trouble of not being able to be at peace every day.¡±


    ¡°Are you afraid of her causing trouble or afraid that I won¡¯t be able to vent and then I won¡¯t be at peace?¡±


    Ming Lang took it seriously and considered it, ¡°Comparing the dangers, I believe that you would be scarier if you decided to act aggressively since you¡¯re smarter and your tactics are even more powerful. My suggestion is based on thorough consideration, effectively guiding you to channel your anger properly can be considered as me making a contribution.¡±


    Xiao Qian was satisfied and stretched to give him a kiss.


    ¡°I just love a thoughtful man.¡±


    Ming Lang¡¯s phone rang at an inopportune time. His older brother was calling.


    ¡°Your location!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m taking a walk with Xiao Mei, what¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°How dare you ask what¡¯s up? What day is today? Must you choose this time to take a walk?¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s voice came from the receiver.


    ¡°Old Yu, you unreliable guy! It¡¯s getting late, quickly bring Xiao Qian over, how do you expect me to face my future in-laws?¡±


    Even though there had been a delay due to an incident, they couldn¡¯t be this late. Mother Yu had been waiting at home, and when she didn¡¯t see Ming Lang, she asked his eldest brother to call him.


    Ming Lang had just experienced the farewell of his good friend and his mood hadn¡¯t yet adjusted. After being yelled at by Mother Yu, he finally remembered that he hadn¡¯t yet taken care of an important matter!


    ¡°Qian Bao, hurry up, let¡¯s take a cab home. I¡¯ll go buy some things and meet you at your place with my mom!¡±


    ¡°You better not buy anything¡­ I¡¯m sure Aunt already bought everything.¡±


    Xiao Qian still vividly remembered Ming Lang¡¯s terrifying proposal.


    This guy might look very efficient and brilliant at work, but there are certain aspects where his thinking doesn¡¯t align with normal people. Xiao Qian was worried he might bring a bunch of weird stuff over.


    While Xiufang wasn¡¯t a picky or troublesome mother, no one could be one hundred percent sure when dealing with an eccentric son-in-law.


    Ming Lang was still a bit reluctant, always wanting to show off. Xiao Qian forcefully got him into the car.


    Fortunately, Mother Yu and Eldest Brother knew exactly what kind of person he was. They prepared everything properly and brought very decent gifts.


    Xiao Qian and Ming Lang hurried over to meet up with the Yu brothers and Mother Yu. Eldest Brother had been proactive during this period of time. As soon as the TV broadcast aired, he took advantage of the situation to cleanse Xiao Qian¡¯s reputation among relatives who knew about the letter.


    He explained how Xiao Qian had actually been undercover and had the TV proof to back it up. Even if the relatives didn¡¯t believe it, they had to accept it with the TV proof. The previous crisis was resolved just like that.


    But even though the crisis was resolved, Xiao Qian and Ming Lang still didn¡¯t make an appearance, leaving the Yu family worrying.


    They arrived a bit later than the agreed time. Xiao Qian thought Xiufang would be unhappy, but the moment Xiao Qian stepped through the door, Xiufang rushed up to her.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er! I saw you on TV, what happened?¡±


    Xiao Qian rubbed her forehead, ¡°Even you watched it¡­¡±


    She thought the live broadcast at this time wouldn¡¯t be watched by many people. But to her surprise, even her mom watched it. If her mom watched it, all her aunts must know about it.


    Even though they don¡¯t meet up often, they would know such big news. Each family was well-informed.


    ¡°What exactly happened, when did you become a formally appointed person? The TV station said you were a psychological expert sent by the Messenger of Justice, I was confused while watching it. You¡¯re still studying, I ¨C eh?¡±


    Finally, Xiufang noticed a few people standing behind Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Mother-in-law, hello, I¡¯m Ming Lang¡¯s mother.¡± Mother Yu extended her hand enthusiastically, Eldest Brother was standing behind her with the gifts.


    Xiufang had been waiting for a day, she was really exasperated.


    Just when she was thinking about how unreasonable the groom¡¯s side was, considering how late it was and they still hadn¡¯t arrived.


    The appearance of Mother Yu came as a surprise, she looked like a lady of grace. Xiufang instantly became nervous.


    ¡°Ah, hello, hello¡­¡±


    She shakes Mother Yu¡¯s hand.


    When Mother Yu and Eldest Brother entered the room, it was Mother Yu¡¯s turn to become nervous.


    The room was packed with people¡­


    Ming Lang looked at Xiao Qian with a questioning look. Xiao Qian shrugged, they were just neighborhood folks.


    They probably saw her on TV and came over together.


    What a scene¡­


    ¡°Qian¡¯er is back!¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, how come you were on TV and now you are an official?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± I also want to know when I became an official! Xiao Qian was speechless.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, Could you tell us about the experience?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Did you come to listen to a story or what?


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, my daughter-in-law wants to divorce my son, could you persuade her? Just like on TV, a few words and everything was settled.¡±


    ¡°!!!¡± Hey! Your son beats his wife, the wife wants a divorce, and you¡¯re asking me to handle this?


    Boss Qian was quite frustrated on the inside.


    ¡°Mother-in-law, you¡¯ve raised such an excellent daughter.¡± Mother Yu was also stunned by Xiao Qian¡¯s neighbors. She finally got a chance to chat with Xiufang when they were free.


    Xiao Qian, at this point, had become like a superstar, being surrounded by a sea of people.


    ¡°Indeed¡­ She probably had a genetic mutation, nothing like me.¡± Xiufang said modestly.


    ¡°A genetic mutation?¡± Mother Yu asked, trying to understand.


    Xiufang nodded, right, that¡¯s what Xiao Qian often says!


    Xiao Qian was surrounded by people and couldn¡¯t get away, so she looked at Ming Lang for help. Ming Lang cleared his throat, it was time for him to make a grand move!

 Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Chapter 315 Our House Xiao Qian

    Chapter 341: Chapter 315 Our House Xiao Qian


    Yu Minglang took a look, his Xiao Mei was being surrounded, how could this be allowed?


    He decisively stepped in!


    ¡°Dear neighbors, Xiao Qian¡¯s current identity is indeed somewhat special, and it¡¯s not convenient to talk about. If you say too much, it¡¯ll leak secrets and violate regulations. If any of you want to ask for her help, you can wait until she opens her studio and queues up to call. All the neighbors can go there and get a 15% discount. That¡¯s the friend price!¡±


    ¡°Seriously? Even for a few words, she charges money?¡±


    ¡°Of course, she doesn¡¯t just talk for free. Do you know how much money she made from just a few sentences she said on TV today?¡±


    The crowd all stretched their necks, waiting to hear.


    Xiao Qian smiled as she watched Yu Minglang fooling people, and Chen Zilong, who was nibbling on an apple on the side, muttered to himself, ¡°Aren¡¯t these all my sister¡¯s tactics? Can he even learn them?¡±


    ¡°Today, Xiao Qian can make at least 88,000! Who among you wants to ask her about anything? Come and line up at my place to register. My Xiao Qian can answer everything, Auntie, do you want to consult her about your son¡¯s marriage and emotional problems? My Xiao Qian is good at that!¡±


    The one who had just grabbed Xiao Qian the most fiercely now shook her head like a rattle drum.


    ¡°No, no, no, there are just some conflicts between the young couple. We can go home and mediate them ourselves. No need to bother Qian¡¯er!¡± 88,000! How much is that even after a 15% discount!


    Yu Minglang, even more enthusiastically, turned to another side, ¡°Auntie, what do you want to ask, marriage and emotional dissatisfaction?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s just a minor issue, I can just divorce when I go home!¡± This one was even more blunt. Who would want another person¡¯s help when it¡¯s so expensive? They all thought Xiao Qian would help them for free.


    Yu Minglang raised his head and amicably scanned the circle of neighbors who had just been thinking about getting Xiao Qian¡¯s help in persuasion, enlightenment, and relief. They averted their gaze and fled as fast as they could.


    ¡°I just remembered that I still have a pot of food at home. Da Long¡¯s mom, I¡¯ll come back tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°Right, Da Long¡¯s mom has raised such a good girl. Look at her, how much money she can make at home¡­¡± Everyone was sour.


    It cost tens of thousands to take a look. Were they raising bandits to rob people?


    Another aunt muttered quietly, ¡°Is this something run by the state? Why else would the police come to her too¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian almost burst out laughing. These people still didn¡¯t understand her profession and mixed her up with those fortune-tellers in the village.


    State-run? Why didn¡¯t they say she was begging on imperial orders? It¡¯s a good thing the nickname Boss Qian was given early on, or else she might have become Fairy Qian¡¯er!


    From the corner of her eye, she saw Yu Minglang, who was indeed very good at dealing with people. He wasn¡¯t stupid at all. As she promptly stepped on the pain points of these middle-aged and elderly women who liked to take advantage of people, they left faster than anything.


    Yu Minglang enthusiastically waved to the neighbors, ¡°If you need help, make sure to come to my Xiao Qian! Don¡¯t be shy, everyone is welcome!¡±


    The neighbors made haste to leave, fearing that if they were too late, Yu Minglang would solicit business for them.


    When most of the people had left, Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°When did I become someone with a special status, and what¡¯s with the 88,000? Comrade in the military, your current level of awareness is really worrying.¡±


    Yu Minglang imitated Xiao Qian¡¯s typical blinking action, even the tone was imitating Xiao Qian, ¡°What I said, they¡¯re all true.¡±


    Facing Xiao Qian¡¯s teasing gaze, Yu Minglang spread his hands.


    ¡°Your status is special, you¡¯re a quasi-military dependent, and you belong to a highly confidential department. Isn¡¯t that special?¡±


    Jia Xiufang looked on, feeling a little guilty.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, these people are our neighbors, is it okay to do so?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely not a problem! Aunt, we can¡¯t let a precedent be set. Our Xiao Qian is excellent, but that¡¯s because of her own hard work and achievements. Why should these people want to take advantage of her? After Xiao Qian graduates, she¡¯ll be a consultant, and it¡¯s supposed to be a paid service. If all these people keep coming for free help, what will she become?¡±


    Yu Minglang said seriously, and Xiao Qian nodded. He understood her well.


    ¡°Mom, Minglang did nothing wrong. I can¡¯t bring trouble to myself just to please everyone. These people usually don¡¯t interact much, but they think I can handle problems easily and want to take advantage of it. If everyone comes to me for free help, what will I become?¡±


    ¡°Just think of it this way. If our Xiao Qian were to open a steamed bun shop, wouldn¡¯t she charge for the buns? Her job is the same, it¡¯s all paying for labor, whether it¡¯s mental or physical. We can¡¯t let her do everything for free.¡±


    Jia Xiufang snapped her mouth shut, not saying anything.


    Although what Yu Minglang said made sense, she felt strange. She actually wanted to ask when her daughter had become ¡°our Xiao Qian¡±?


    ¡°So, brother-in-law, how did you say that my sister made 88,000 in one day?¡± Chen Zilong asked while eating his apple.


    ¡°That¡¯s because¡ª¡± Yu Minglang glanced at his mother, who had been watching the excitement. Oh, look at our son¡¯s eager face, and he is so talkative in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s mother. How come we never saw him so talkative at home?


    So raising a son is not as good as raising a daughter, who is more considerate. He went to his mother-in-law¡¯s house, and with his glib tongue, he flattered Xiao Qian¡¯s mother so much that she was speechless. When Mother Yu thought of telling her spouse about this when he returned from his business trip, she chuckled inwardly.


    While silently complaining about her son, her face showed no expression. Mother Yu didn¡¯t forget her mission, and today she had to settle the matter.


    Mother Yu stepped forward, affectionately holding Jia Xiufang¡¯s hand.


    ¡°My younger sister, I wanted to come over long ago. I just wanted to see who raised our girl so well ¨C so sensible and understanding. Today, at first sight, it¡¯s true that like mother, like daughter. Raising Xiao Qian to be such a good girl isn¡¯t easy, my younger sister!¡±


    This intimate address, this sincere expression, this undisguised show of flattering ¨C it was exactly like Yu Minglang. Xiao Qian laughed and glanced at Yu Minglang, knowing who he must have inherited his EQ from.


    Although these obviously exaggerated compliments were somewhat extravagant, Jia Xiufang enjoyed them. Who wouldn¡¯t like to hear their child being praised?


    She modestly replied, ¡°It¡¯s not as good as you say. But my daughter followed after me, with good character. Although our family¡¯s conditions are average, we take children¡¯s education very seriously.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, good character is important. I was really attracted to Xiao Qian¡¯s virtue. Today, I¡¯m not here to ask for an invitation, but to discuss the engagement of our two children. I really like our Xiao Qian! She¡¯s so sensible and knows when to advance or retreat. Our entire family likes her very much. Of course, the person who likes her most is our youngest son. While our Xiao Qian is still studying, we really can¡¯t wait any longer, so we¡¯re asking you to let Xiao Qian and our youngest get engaged first. Don¡¯t worry, with us, our youngest son will definitely treat our Xiao Qian well.¡±


    Xiao Qian was officially renamed as ¡°our Xiao Qian,¡± and it rolled smoothly off the tongue.

 Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Chapter 316: Engagement Settled (1350+ updates)

    Chapter 342: Chapter 316: Engagement Settled (1350+ updates)


    Jia Xiufang was embarrassed by Mother Yu¡¯s sincere compliments.


    ¡°You¡¯re too kind with your words! Our whole family likes Ming Lang too, it¡¯s just that Xiao Qian is still a bit young¡ª¡±


    ¡°No worries! Rest assured, we won¡¯t hinder the child¡¯s studies. Our family values education, and we would never hold Xiao Qian back. Whether she wants to pursue a Ph.D. or not, that¡¯s no problem. Ming Lang has a job now, and the two of them supporting each other and growing together nurtures a precious bond.¡±


    Jia Xiufang had no chance to speak, as Mother Yu used the same tactic Ming Lang did, gently deflecting all of Xiufang¡¯s objections.


    This was a mission: only if Xiao Qian was settled would they leave.


    Jia Xiufang initially agreed to the marriage but wanted to observe the Yu family¡¯s attitudes toward Xiao Qian.


    After Mother Yu arrived, she praised Xiao Qian to high heavens, even embarrassing Xiufang. She knew her daughter was precious, but was she really that great?


    Once Mother Yu started lavishing praise, she couldn¡¯t stop, like a faucet with no valve.


    According to Mother Yu, Xiao Qian was a prodigy of the 21st century. Praising her alongside Ming Lang, she went out of her way to praise Qian, while also casually mentioning Ming Lang a few times. Jia Xiufang was at a loss for words.


    Usually, when the groom¡¯s side visits, the groom¡¯s friends and relatives would praise him while the bride¡¯s friends and relatives praised her. However, Mother Yu singlehandedly took on both roles. Jia Xiufang had nothing to praise, so she mentioned Xiao Qian accidentally setting the kitchen on fire.


    ¡°Xiao Qian isn¡¯t perfect either. She can¡¯t cook. That¡¯s my negligence; I didn¡¯t teach her well.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s alright. Our family doesn¡¯t need a daughter-in-law who can cook; we¡¯re not looking for a nanny. When Ming Lang isn¡¯t home, you can invite Xiao Qian over for meals. It¡¯s no trouble at all for Auntie to cook, and Ming Lang has his own shortcomings too. Despite being an adult, he still acts like a child, always reading comics.¡±


    Mother Yu pointed out Ming Lang¡¯s minor flaws, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.


    Jia Xiufang thought that if she didn¡¯t agree to Xiao Qian and Ming Lang¡¯s engagement, it would be a great loss.


    Before, she had worried about the Yu family looking down on Xiao Qian, and had seen families split because the match didn¡¯t work out. She thought if the Yus didn¡¯t value Xiao Qian, she would rather not marry off her daughter than have her marry up.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s confidence grew after the relocation. She thought that it would be ideal for her daughter to marry into a family of equal social standing. As long as they treated her well and did not bully Xiao Qian, there was no need to aim for a higher social status.


    However, the ¡°higher status¡± came to them, and their attitude was even better than that of a family of equal status. The Yu family had nothing to criticize, and looking at Mother Yu, Jia Xiufang felt she didn¡¯t seem like a difficult person. The conversation revealed that she truly liked Xiao Qian.


    It was evident that they were sincere about the engagement, so there was no room for refusal. They promptly set the date, and Mother Yu gave the money she brought directly to Xiao Qian as an engagement gift for clothes and jewelry, according to Ming Lang¡¯s mention of 88,000.


    Typically, in Qiang City, engagement gifts wouldn¡¯t amount to this much money. Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t have time to refuse, as Ming Lang quickly passed the money to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Quickly, thank her! But don¡¯t call her ¡®mom¡¯ yet; call her ¡®aunt¡¯ until the wedding. If she gives us too little, we can¡¯t change it.¡±


    He and Xiao Qian sat to the side while the two old ladies exchanged compliments. The children had no say in the matter and merely listened while the atmosphere became harmonious. They yawned from the talk, but at least the engagement process was about to reach its climax.


    With the gift for clothes accepted, Xiao Qian was now half Ming Lang¡¯s wife, only waiting for the wedding banquet and money gifts.


    Ming Lang felt relieved, as if a huge rock had been lifted from his chest.


    Mother Yu laughed and sighed, ¡°Look at him. You don¡¯t need to worry about him bullying Xiao Qian. He¡¯s too inclined to favor her. But this is an advantage ¡ªit¡¯s better for him to favor his own family than someone else¡¯s.¡±


    Jia Xiufang laughed, too, thinking her future son-in-law was good despite his foolishness.


    The engagement date was set for after the new year. Mother Yu sought Jia Xiufang¡¯s consent, planning to hold a small ceremony in Qiang City before taking Xiao Qian to meet her grandparents in their hometown where there were many relatives, and then hold another ceremony.


    Though the Yu family was low-key, their extensive connections through the years meant that remaining low-key was impossible. Mr. Yu¡¯s old friends and Grandma Yu¡¯s friends in the calligraphy and painting circles needed to be informed.


    On some level, Mother Yu saw her son¡¯s similarities to herself. Fearing she might scare Jia Xiufang, she only introduced their family situation after Ming Lang gave the card to Xiao Qian, making it a done deal. Jia Xiufang was taken aback by the revelations.


    Chen Zilong choked on an apple.


    ¡°Brother Lang, you¡¯re the heir of a listed company¡¯s financial group? My god, I had such a wealthy young boss tutor me in my homework? And I¡¯ve even eaten the delicious food he treated me to?¡±


    The revelation was shocking!


    ¡°You also got scared by the young boss one midnight while eating your apple. Talk less.¡±


    Xiao Qian handed another apple to Chen Zilong. Eat more, talk less, you useless creature!


    Jia Xiufang was no less surprised than her son. If she¡¯d known about Father Yu¡¯s status sooner, she wouldn¡¯t have agreed to the engagement so soon. She had thought the Yu family¡¯s circumstances were merely good, but now she realized they were far more than that!


    ¡°Now that Xiao Qian is part of our family, we promise to treat her well. Please don¡¯t feel any pressure.¡±


    Whether there was pressure or not, it was too late: the engagement money had been accepted, and there were no returns. Mother Yu secretly chuckled in her mind, exchanging a meaningful glance with Ming Lang: the daughter-in-law had been secured, and now it was up to him to show his worth!


    Jia Xiufang remained astonished, even after having a meal and seeing off the Yu family.


    Sitting on the bed with the same expression as her son, she said to Xiao Qian,


    ¡°I¡¯m going to be in-laws with a listed company¡¯s CEO. If this were feudal times, wouldn¡¯t that be a high-status position? Would we have to kowtow to him when we met?¡±


    She had watched too many cliche dramas and couldn¡¯t help but imagine such scenarios.


    ¡°Yeah, if you didn¡¯t kowtow, he would come over with a knife and stab you twice!¡± Xiao Qian played along.


    ¡°He would stab me and my mom with a knife?¡±


    ¡°He would puncture your bicycle tires, haha!¡± Xiao Qian thought of a comedy sketch and burst into laughter.


    What a joke! In the past, merchants were ranked last among scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. If this were ancient times, who would even think of puncturing someone¡¯s bicycle tires, if bicycles existed back then¡­

 Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Chapter 317: Gang Qi Protective Barrier

    Chapter 343: Chapter 317: Gang Qi Protective Barrier


    Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t even laugh, her family was just ordinary common folk, how did they end up becoming in-laws with such people?


    Father Yu¡¯s status was extraordinary, and Yu Minglang¡¯s grandfather was no ordinary person either, now retired in his hometown in the Northeast, spending his days tending to flowers and birds. Back in the day, he had made military contributions on the battlefield. Yu Minglang¡¯s grandmother was a painter, adept at painting classical beauties, and enjoyed a good reputation in the industry, with her disciples and grandchildren becoming professors in the country.


    It was such an elite family that Jia Xiufang had never seen before, let alone talked about in the conversations with neighbors on the streets.


    Not only did such a big shot come to her house, but he also took her daughter, who she had raised for 18 years, away by force. Jia Xiufang¡¯s mood at this moment was complicated.


    It was beyond happiness or unhappiness, she was just too shocked.


    If it were in the past, would my Brother Lang be considered a Banner descendant, a royal relative? But he doesn¡¯t seem to have any playboy vibe. I feel like he¡¯s just like the elder brother who fixes bicycles on our street, very down-to-earth, at most a knowledgeable bicycle repairer.¡±


    Xiao Qian tapped on his head, ¡°Look who¡¯s talking about being a playboy! Your Brother Lang is just being extra courteous to you, he is very capable outside, what bicycle repair elder brother, you really can talk nonsense!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Brother Lang¡¯s father uses bicycle belts, and I¡¯ll have Brother Lang fix my bicycle for me- ¡± Chen Zilong rambled this sentence, Xiao Qian originally wanted to teach her uneducated stupid younger brother, but when she thought about the scene, she couldn¡¯t help but laugh along.


    ¡°You two stop the nonsense, can you just mess around with a person like that? Seriously, Qian¡¯er, why didn¡¯t you tell me earlier? If I had known they were such a family, I would have prepared more. I knew they had a high threshold, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be this high ¨C Qian¡¯er, are you really okay with marrying into their family?¡±


    She wasn¡¯t selling her daughter; her daughter¡¯s choice of spouse and happiness came first, and everything else wasn¡¯t considered. This family was too scary, and Jia Xiufang was starting to feel a bit regretful.


    ¡°How can anything happen? Am I still afraid that his father will poke my bicycle belt?¡±


    ¡®I¡¯m talking business with you, and you¡¯re acting like your younger brother. It¡¯s not good at all!¡±


    It doesn¡¯t matter, just treat it as normal. I¡¯ve seen his father many times, he¡¯s not as terrifying as you think, and his brain isn¡¯t that much bigger. He¡¯s serious, but he¡¯s nice to me.¡±


    Playing chess with that old man, he even cheated on the chess pieces, what¡¯s there to be afraid of?


    ¡°Sister, what does your boss look like in the company? Would he be particularly scary at home? Would he have the legendary grudge protection, scaring all the demons and ghosts away when they see him?¡±


    ¡°Have you read too many novels? What kind of grudge protection is this, where did you read this? Don¡¯t mention these feudal superstitions to his face, he doesn¡¯t like to listen.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, does his father know about our family situation? I mean me and your father getting divorced, and our little business, the Urban Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, and us being at the bottom of the list¡­¡±


    ¡°Mom, you stay away from Chen Zilong, your brain is infected by him, what Urban Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, those are old things, do you still rank them like this? And if you talk about commerce, Boss Yu is the one who does the business, who does he look down on? If he¡¯s going to look down on somebody, it would be his son, the big profiteer. Moreover, weren¡¯t you just fine before? How come when you hear he¡¯s a big boss, you get so scared?¡± ¡°How can you talk to your mother like this?¡± Jia Xiufang was displeased by Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    I m telling the truth, Mrs. Jia Xiufang, you were so confident before knowing their identity. Don¡¯t you remember our conversations last night? You even said that our family¡¯s life is better now, and we can hold our heads high wherever we go, not allowing others to look down on us. You even said that you want me and my brother to completely leave poverty behind, with each generation better than the last. Weren¡¯t all these your words?¡±


    Last night, when Xiao Qian chatted with her mother, Jia Xiufang had said a lot of these things.


    As soon as she heard about Yu Minglang¡¯s family background, she deflated like a ball losing air, and all the confidence she had accumulated over the days was gone.


    ¡°How is it the same? He just said his father was a businessman, his mother was a doctor, his brother was a big boss in this city, but he didn¡¯t mention that his family was so frightening!¡±


    Originally, her future brother-in-law¡¯s real brother was already very wealthy, but the rest of the family was even more terrifying.


    ¡°What do you care about what his family does? Just say it, is your daughter worthy of him?¡±


    ¡°¡­With your cooking and burning the kitchen, I¡¯m not quite confident.¡± Jia Xiufang muttered quietly.


    Well, Yu Minglang also reads comics, everyone has their shortcomings.¡± Xiao Qian protested unwillingly.


    Seeing that her mother still hadn¡¯t gotten over it, Xiao Qian had to resort to a more aggressive move.


    ¡°Anyway, they¡¯ve already given the betrothal gifts. According to my understanding of Ming Lang, he will start writing invitations as soon as he goes back. Considering their family¡¯s status, you can figure out who they will invite. If you¡¯re not afraid of them coming to you after canceling the engagement, tell them now that you don¡¯t want to go through with it, and then his father will have to come over in person.¡±


    Chen Zilong casually added, ¡°Stick a knife in our bicycle belts?¡±


    ¡­How did I give birth to a son like you? When you were born, I must have thrown the baby away and raised the placenta instead. This brain is so messed up.¡±


    Chen Zilong widened his eyes, ¡°My sister started it!¡±


    ¡°So what if she started it? Can you say the same thing as her? Your sister scored more in the college entrance exam than all your scores from elementary school to junior high combined. What are you comparing to her? Go back to your room and do your homework!¡±


    Having gone through the shock, Jia Xiufang thought about Mother Yu¡¯s performance today and felt a little vanity rise in her heart.


    Yes, Qian¡¯er was right. What was the big deal about a publicly traded company? His son liked her daughter, and her daughter was so outstanding. It was not strange for her to marry well.


    This was the thought that Mother Yu had instilled in her during the afternoon. Thinking about this, she felt refreshed. That¡¯s right, her outstanding daughter finding a good son-in-law was not strange at all!


    ¡°I¡¯m already the young boss¡¯s uncle, and I still have homework to do?¡± Chen Zilong muttered under his breath as he was scolded by his mother.


    Jia Xiufang kicked him hard in the butt, ¡°If you don¡¯t do your homework, even if the boss¡¯s son comes, there¡¯s nothing he can do. He can¡¯t really stab your homeroom teacher¡¯s bike belt with a knife! Hurry up and do your homework! If you don¡¯t finish your homework, I¡¯ll have the young boss puncture you like a bike belt!¡±


    Poor Father Yu and Xiao Qiang father and son, just like that, they became Jia Xiufang¡¯s tools for scaring her child¡­


    Jia Xiufang drove Chen Zilong away to do his homework and couldn¡¯t let go of Xiao Qian¡¯s ¡°pre-marriage cohabitation¡± behavior, so she wanted to instill in her the importance of girls tightening their belts.


    Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t think that just because I agreed to your engagement, I won¡¯t mind the things you¡¯ve done! When did I ever teach you that you can fool around with men? When did you two get together, and why do you take your mother¡¯s words as a breeze passing by your ears?¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes.


    She had just dealt with a phoenix man with a purity complex during the day, and now she had to be lectured on the importance of it by her own mother at night.

 Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 318: Snakes and Rats in the Same Burrow

    Chapter 344: Chapter 318: Snakes and Rats in the Same Burrow


    Jia Xiufang felt that there were some indescribable things between Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang. Although it sounded a bit like hindsight, as a mother, she still had to say a few words.


    Xiao Qian felt wronged.


    She still had her integrity, why would she listen to the crazy talk of a menopausal woman!


    ¡°Mom, I know what you¡¯re saying. Girls should respect themselves and love themselves, control their own waistbands. If the waistband is loose early, happiness will come late, right?¡±


    Jia Xiufang slapped the table, ¡°You don¡¯t say, I¡¯m not so angry yet. If you know


    the truth so clearly, why can¡¯t you do it?¡±


    ¡°How have I not done it? I¡¯ve done it.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! I regret not keeping an eye on you now. Fortunately, the Old Yu


    Family didn¡¯t pick on this. Otherwise, what would you do!¡±


    Xiao Qian listened to her mother¡¯s nagging and felt her eyelids getting heavy.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to see Da Long doing his homework.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t run away, I haven¡¯t finished! Everything has been done, but it¡¯s too late to say these things. If you dare to have a child before marriage, Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯ll be thrown out of the house, and if someone steps on you for a lifetime, don¡¯t cry and come back, I¡¯m serious!¡±


    The phone rang just in time, saving Xiao Qian from being brainwashed by the menopausal woman. Xiao Qian secretly breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly answered the phone.


    ¡°Baitaling Laundry.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, it¡¯s me.¡±


    ¡°Eh, Zheng Xu, why are you calling my home phone?¡±


    ¡°I called your cell phone last time, and Fourth Brother Yu picked up. I m


    annoyed by him.¡±


    Zheng Xu¡¯s voice sounded a little strange, and Xiao Qian suddenly understood.


    ¡°Drinking?¡±


    ¡°Just a little¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian was about to talk to him when she caught a glimpse of Jia Xiufang standing next to her, blatantly eavesdropping. She changed the subject.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call you with my cell phone.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, who is this? Why is it a man? Is it Ming Lang? You¡¯re going to get engaged, why are you still in touch with these men? What does he do!¡±


    Jia Xiufang had traditional thinking and just worried about Xiao Qian doing something that would dishonor the Yu Family.


    ¡°Myfrie¡ª patient.¡±


    Xiao Qian could not explain to a very traditional woman that there was more to a man and woman¡¯s relationship than just that one thing, and there was pure friendship too. So she forcibly turned Zheng Xu¡¯s identity into a patient.


    ¡°Are you really working in a state-owned hospital? Do you have a position and salary?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a rural witch doctor; Mom, can you please calm down and stop joining in


    on the fun!¡±


    Xiao Qian retreated to her room, closing the door to keep her mother out.


    She called Zheng Xu with her cell phone. His side was noisy, and he was with women. From the sounds of it, he was drinking with several chicks, and Xiao Qian could imagine him being embraced by them.


    Zheng Xu had been like that in his past life, very good at partying.


    If it weren¡¯t for the trauma, Xiao Qian would also be a girl who would enjoy herself like Zheng Xu in her past life.


    Xiao Qian did not fully agree with what Jia Xiufang said, only half of it. She had met many highly independent and economically successful women who could treat sex like a game, play casually without involving feelings, and do it so casually because they had the means to do so.


    Who told Yu Xiaoqiang to be so lucky? In her past life, Xiaoqian had saved him and planted an impression in her heart that no other man except him was reliable. Xiao Qian was reborn and met him in time, leaving no chance for other men.


    That¡¯s fate.


    The call went through.


    Zheng Xu pushed away the beautiful woman in his arms and sat up straight.


    ¡°Do you have something for me?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I heard that you are getting engaged.¡±


    Zheng Xu¡¯s information was very accurate. When Mother Yu went to propose the marriage, he knew in the afternoon. He felt an emptiness in his heart and had been drinking since then.


    ¡°It seems to be the case.¡±


    ¡°Is the groom me?¡± He just wanted to confirm this with the help of alcohol.


    ¡°Not really, you should know my future husband. I heard you two grew up with the same dean.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I wish you an early engagement, early divorce, and contribute to society as soon as you break up. I¡¯m hanging up if there¡¯s nothing else.¡± Zheng Xu was annoyed and finally felt at ease when she gave a definite answer. He wanted to hug the beautiful woman and drink some wine to comfort his wounded heart.


    ¡°Don¡¯t hang up yet. Send me an engagement gift. You can sit in a corner and cry or drink on the day of our engagement. You don¡¯t have to come, but your gift must.¡±


    ¡°Pah!¡± Zheng Xu cursed lowly, ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, are you uncomfortable if you don¡¯t rub salt on my wound?¡±


    What a cheeky and smoky Chen Xiaoqian! How unlucky must he have been to meet such a woman?


    ¡°I heard from my husband-to-be that someone was almost in tears when I disappeared. Who was that¡­?¡±


    ¡°Fine, ancestor, it¡¯s my bad luck to know you. What do you want?¡±


    Since Xiao Qian came back, Zheng Xu hadn¡¯t dared to see her, always feeling that she might be abducted and that he had an unavoidable responsibility.


    ¡°Is there anyone near you? Oh, there must be women, plural?¡±


    Zheng Xu stood up and waved goodbye to the women in the same room, and they left in a crowd.


    ¡°Tell me.¡±


    Xiao Qian explained her plan, and Zheng Xu frowned.


    ¡°Are you going after the person I¡¯m thinking of?¡±


    ¡°How many people have this name?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, aren¡¯t you going to marry into the Old Yu Family? You¡¯re messing with their family members, do your huskies know?¡±


    Xiao Qian curled her lips.


    ¡°He knows, and he approves.¡±


    ¡°Birds of a feather flock together. You guys are what people are talking about. This is such a big deal, just ask your Er Ha, he can handle it for you too, why are you asking me!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s with me every day, and we¡¯re both pretty busy with the engagement, trying on clothes and stuff, there are a lot of things to do at home, and you¡¯re the most idle.¡±


    ¡°Are you asking me for help or are you showing off here? Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re really annoying.¡±


    Zheng Xu cursed lowly, feeling that knowing Xiao Qian was the biggest disaster of his life.


    ¡°I think, among all my friends, you think the most like me, and no one else is as ruthless and beautiful as you.¡±


    ¡°How much do I owe you from my last life? I got to know such an annoying woman like you.¡± Zheng Xu complained, but remembered what Xiao Qian said in his heart.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, it¡¯s time for you to stop playing and settle down. If you meet someone you really like, what if she looks down on your messy past? Happiness is like water in a cup, the more you drink now, the less you¡¯ll have in the future.¡±


    ¡°¡­So, you¡¯re with Fourth Brother Yu because I¡¯ve had too much to drink?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re too pure like plain water, and I don¡¯t like you either.


    There was a low curse from the other side.


    ¡°Who told you to be my spiritual twin, Zheng Xu, thank you for helping Xiao Qiang find me last time.¡± Xiao Qian thanked him formally.


    ¡°Get lost, you¡¯re annoying.¡±


    Zheng Xu hung up the phone directly.


    Xiao Qian looked at the phone and shrugged her shoulders. Was he shy?


    The stage prop she needed for her plan was already sponsored by Zheng Xu, and she hoped that person would like her ¡°gift¡±, a gift named ¡°revenge.¡±

 Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Chapter 319: Receiving a Plea for Help (1400 Monthly Tickets+Updated)

    Chapter 345: Chapter 319: Receiving a Plea for Help (1400 Monthly Tickets+Updated)


    The relationship between men and women is an indispensable part of marriage and love, and many mental illnesses are caused by it. Excessive conservatism, excessive openness, and traumatic memories from suffering violence can all trigger mental illness.


    What Xiao Qian talked with Zheng Xu about was Zheng Xu¡¯s excessive unruliness; what Jia Xiufang said to Xiao Qian, however, was rooted in the old notion that a girl should be faithful to one man for life ¨C two completely opposing viewpoints.


    Xiao Qian sat at the table, doodling and writing with a pen.


    She bought a thick notebook in which she wrote her medical case and thoughts on life in a way that only she could understand.


    Lately, all the topics she dealt with seemed to be centered around this area, and she planned to write seriously about her feelings on this matter.


    Xiao Qian had written halfway when she heard Jia Xiufang shouting from outside before she could pen her own thoughts.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, answer the phone! I can¡¯t go over while I¡¯m washing my feet!¡±


    Xiao Qian put down her pen, and went outside to answer the phone.


    ¡°May I speak to Chen Xiaoqian? I have something to tell you¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone, her brows furrowed.


    By sheer coincidence, there was another related case.


    ¡°Qjan¡¯er, what happened?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s another business related to this¡­ but there¡¯s no pay.


    ¡°Hmm? What are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°The call that just came in, they said a girl needs my help. I have asked Xiao


    Qiang to come pick me up.¡±


    ¡°Why not go tomorrow, it¡¯s already so late? I won¡¯t let my daughter work for nothing. Why work so hard in the middle of the night!¡±


    Jia Xiufang muttered to herself, a little vain and somewhat reluctant to see her daughter so frantic.


    ¡°It will be too late by tomorrow, I must go now.¡±


    Someone called from above saying that the girl, Jingjing, who was kidnapped with Xiao Qian was acting strangely. Jingjing¡¯s fiance had gone over to kidnap a child and her family was hiding it from her. But it seemed she somehow knew, and when she woke up, she babbled nonsense and wanted to see the girls who were sold with her, specifically seeking a girl named Boss Qian.


    To prevent a tragedy like the one earlier in the day from happening again, and in light of Xiao Qian¡¯s impressive performance during the day, the Messenger of Justice contacted Xiao Qian, hoping to seek her opinion and help.


    While Xiao Qian was making the call, Ming Lang was grimacing in pain as his mother was dressing his wounds.


    Mother Yu was complaining too.


    ¡°Tell me, how are you going to get by if you keep going on like this every day? What will you do if your bones grow crooked!¡±


    ¡°What can I do? Blame it on all these incidents happening at once.¡± Ming Lang bore the pain when he was busy, but once he finished dealing with everything, his whole body hurt. As soon as Mother Yu touched him, he cried out in agony.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re going about it all wrong. I wouldn¡¯t pay you a cent for this. Did you buy your chief physician¡¯s title? Ouch, it hurts!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll have to bear it no matter how much it hurts. Look, there¡¯s swelling all over!¡±


    No wonder it¡¯s so painful, Ming Lang had been working non-stop for several days.


    ¡°Mom, can you get me some painkillers? I can¡¯t sleep because of the pain.¡± ¡°Now you feel the pain, huh? You were so tough when you were showing off your heroism and acting all wolf-like. Aren¡¯t you supposed to be an actor?


    Aren¡¯t you a hero? In front of Xiao Qian, you were quite the big shot. Just wait, I¡¯ll get your medicine!¡±


    Having said enough, Mother Yu got up to fetch the painkillers. They were all homemade Chinese herb painkillers. The effect was a bit slow, but they were more long-lasting. She was afraid that Ming Lang would get addicted to Western medicine.


    Before she could bring them over, Ming Lang¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, are you asleep yet?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Did you apply medicine? Does the wound hurt?¡±


    ¡°Not at all, it¡¯s more like tickling.¡±


    Mother Yu snorted at this. Pout as much as you like, just keep on pouting!


    ¡°Can you find a car to help me? The girl who was kidnapped with me, she¡¯s not right in the head at the moment. They want me to come and see her, she¡¯s asking for me.¡±


    Ming Lang immediately sat up, his face serious.


    ¡°What on earth is she trying to do? Her fiance staged a kidnapping during the day, and now she wants to see you at night? Does this family ever stop?


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to get anxious and you shouldn¡¯t think so negatively about people. I¡¯ll go have a look, just help me find a car.¡±


    ¡°Stay home and don¡¯t move, I¡¯ll pick you up personally.¡±


    Ming Lang hung up and headed straight out, with Mother Yu chasing after him with the medicine.


    ¡°Take the medicine before you leave!¡±


    ¡°No need, it doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡± Ming Lang grabbed his clothes and left. He did not need painkillers, as his Xiao Mei was his most potent painkiller.


    ¡°This rascal, just like his father! Let him wait, I won¡¯t care one bit even if he¡¯s in excruciating pain when he returns!¡± Mother Yu muttered to herself as she watched Ming Lang¡¯s receding figure, leaving the medicine on the table.


    Ming Lang came over to pick up Xiao Qian and they headed off to the pre-arranged destination by cab.


    In consideration of the day¡¯s events, the higher-ups did not schedule the meeting to be held at the girl¡¯s house, but rather had the girl¡¯s family come out to an independent location for a meeting with Xiao Qian.


    The girl¡¯s parents were both intellectuals, supposedly university professors. They seemed very educated and understanding and did not vent their daughter¡¯s misfortune on Xiao Qian.


    They waited early outside the hotel. Upon seeing Xiao Qian, Jingjing¡¯s mother bowed deeply to her. She looked haggard. Her daughter¡¯s situation had pushed her and her husband to the brink of collapse, but they held on for their daughter.


    The girl¡¯s mother kept apologizing to Xiao Qian for the day¡¯s events. Xiao Qian waved her hand, indicating that it was no problem.


    The sins of the Phoenix Man had nothing to do with these pitiful people.


    ¡°What is Jingjing¡¯s condition like now?¡±


    ¡°After she woke up, she has been hiding in the comer, constantly shouting that there are snakes chasing her. We did not dare to tell her that the man has been captured. She said she wanted to see you.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s mother clearly detested that evil man. After her daughter came back, he treated her so heartlessly. How Jingjing wished for a comforting hug from him, yet he found her repulsive. Despite the fact that Jingjing¡¯s parents had already bought a bridal room that was about to be named after him.


    ¡°Snake?¡± Xiao Qian caught on to the key word.


    ¡°Yes, she keeps shouting that there¡¯s a giant snake. Besides shouting about snakes, she calls for Boss Qian. I¡¯m sorry for bothering you so late, but I think Jingjing¡¯s condition¡­¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s mother didn¡¯t say it, but she felt that her daughter seemed to be going mad.


    Jingjing¡¯s mother had also seen Xiao Qian confront the bad guy during the day. She felt that this girl was indeed very professional, no wonder they had chosen her to be an undercover agent-everyone now thought Xiao Qian was an undercover agent.


    She hoped that Xiao Qian could assist her poor daughter.


    ¡°Aunt, you don¡¯t have to be so polite. Actually, I originally intended to have my classmate provide her therapy. I was mainly afraid that she would reject me, but in her current state, if others can¡¯t fix it, I have to do it myself.¡±


    Ming Lang asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Qian Bao, why does she keep mentioning snakes? And why do you say that this matter requires your personal attention?¡± ¡°Because she¡¯s probably on the verge of break down. Her subconscious might remember me protecting Shi Yu, and so in her subconscious world, I am the sole savior. She doesn¡¯t know my name and only remembers Shi Yu referring to me as Boss Qian. Therefore, she¡¯s always trying to find me. If I also give up on her, this girl¡­¡±


    She really might go insane.

 Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 320: Absolute Authority

    Chapter 346: Chapter 320: Absolute Authority


    Xiao Qian analyzed the pitiful girl with a professional attitude.


    ¡°Jingjing now confuses dreams and reality. If her fear continues to escalate, it will develop into schizophrenia.¡±


    ¡°My poor daughter¡­¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother covered her mouth and sobbed.


    ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t let her find that man, but she insisted. He had nothing but arrogance, feeling that everyone¡¯s words were against him. Our whole family had to be careful when talking to him, and now it¡¯s turned out like this! If he hadn¡¯t provoked Jingjing, would she have run out in the middle of the night?¡± Jingjing¡¯s father complained.


    Xiao Qian glanced at him and reassured him. ¡°Uncle, your anger now only makes you sick and has no other effect. The incident has happened, and it¡¯s meaningless to blame anyone. What we need now is a solution.¡±


    ¡°What can we do? It¡¯s already like this!¡± Jingjing¡¯s father said bluntly.


    It wasn¡¯t directed at Xiao Qian, but the cruel reality had forced an intellectual of such high demeanor into overnight white hair, leaving only anger towards fate.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t empathize as Xiao Qian did and unconsciously stepped forward to shield Xiao Qian when someone yelled at her.


    After encountering an event, everyone¡¯s body and consciousness will make their most genuine response. Now Jingjing¡¯s parents, Jingjing, and Yu Minglang were all making their most genuine responses.


    Xiao Qian patted Yu Minglang and signaled him to step back.


    In such a situation, she had to remain neutral because she was a doctor.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to solve the problem now, so please cooperate with me.¡±


    ¡°You say, what can we do?¡±


    ¡°I need to spend some time alone with Jingjing.¡±


    ¡°No! I have to be there when you treat her!¡± Yu Minglang decisively vetoed.


    What a joke, letting his Xiao Mei be with someone with unstable mental state, who knows what might happen!


    What¡¯s more, this woman¡¯s ex-fiance just did such a thing during the day, and Xiao Mei was going to meet her alone at night. What if this woman went crazy and stabbed Xiao Mei with something dangerous? What would he do?!


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, she must be rejecting all men now. If you go in, it will delay my treatment, and we can¡¯t afford that. If it gets any later, the child will go insane, which isn¡¯t fair to her!¡±


    ¡°Then you go and be with someone emotionally unstable, and is that fair to me?!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s emotions were uncontrollable when it came to Xiao Qian¡¯s safety.


    Xiao Qian held his hand, ¡°Xiao Qiang, you have to believe in my professionalism. We have the best methods to deal with such patients.¡±


    ¡°What method?¡±


    ¡°Remove all sharp objects, heavy objects, and dangerous items from her room. If necessary, you can restrain her.¡±


    Yu Minglang squinted, and Xiao Qian patted him, ¡°Silly Xiao Qiang, where has your IQ_gone? How could I possibly do such things that endanger myself for others?¡±


    Actually, seeing him worrying about her made her feel a bit proud. While showing her professionalism, Xiao Qian also slightly teased him.


    After Yu Minglang realized that he had been played by her, he used a helpless look to warn her, ¡°Chen Xiaomei, wait till we get back home, and I¡¯ll kiss your little mouth till it breaks!¡±


    Xiao Qian pretended not to see it.


    ¡°What should I call you?¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother asked.


    ¡°You can call me Dr. Chen. I am a professional psychologist.¡±


    ¡°Unlicensed¡­¡± Xiao Qiang, who was played, whispered, Xiao Qian looked at him, and he stared at the ceiling.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, why does she keep talking about snakes, poisonous snakes, and snakes as big as mountains wrapping around her, trying to bite her?¡±


    ¡°Poisonous snakes¡­?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Does she say that she bleeds?¡±


    ¡°It seems that she does not¡­ Right, she keeps saying that she hasn¡¯t been defiled. She kept saying this, and before the man caused trouble, she knelt in front of him and repeated it continuously. After being pushed away, she started to lose control and cry. Actually, when she first came back, she wasn¡¯t like this. She seemed just a bit frightened. But after that man kept calling her dirty, she changed.¡±


    ¡°Damn it¡­¡± Xiao Qian felt that she was too lenient with the Phoenix Man earlier in the day.


    The secondary harm he caused to the girl was too great.


    ¡°Did you give her sleeping pills or something like that?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Yes, she kept crying, so the doctor injected a sedative, but she woke up and kept shouting about snakes wrapping around her, snakes as big as mountains.¡±


    ¡°Her self-consciousness has started to be confused, and the huge stimulus made her unable to distinguish between reality and the dream. If I don¡¯t treat her, she¡¯ll be in danger, but psychological intervention alone isn¡¯t enough. She needs medication as well. After I talk to her, you¡¯ll have to take her to the Psychiatry Department for medication.¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao, what does the snake represent?¡± Yu Minglang asked curiously.


    ¡°Dreams are a quiet path to the subconscious. Psychologists believe that dreams can open the door to the subconscious part. Dreams account for about a fifth of sleep time, and a person spends about six years of their life dreaming. From a psychological point of view, a snake can represent many things.¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you playing Zhou Gong¡¯s dream interpretation?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m analyzing scientifically. In psychology, we think that snakes have male meanings. Poisonous snakes indicate that she might have suffered from violent infringement. As big as a mountain indicates that in her mind, the man who hurt her was too powerful to break free from.¡±


    If a girl has suffered from violent infringement, especially a girl without any experience in this area, dreaming of a poisonous snake biting and bleeding would symbolize a review of the most terrible experiences. But Xiao Qian was puzzled; why didn¡¯t Jingjing bleed in her dreams?


    ¡°My poor daughter¡­ Dr. Chen, you must help her, I beg you!¡±


    Xiao Qian patted Jingjing¡¯s mother¡¯s hand, ¡°Aunt, I couldn¡¯t protect her in the mountains, but once out of there, I¡¯ll give my best effort to help her recover.¡±


    Xiao Qian used an affirmative sentence. In her field, she was absolute authority.


    As for the specifics, she would have to see the girl first.


    Xiao Qian asked Jingjing¡¯s mother to go to the room first and remove all the dangerous items. When Xiao Qian entered, Jingjing was huddled in the corner, wrapped tightly in a blanket, continually shivering and mumbling.


    ¡°Snake, there¡¯s a snake, don¡¯t come over!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt sad at the sight. She remembered the girl¡¯s unyielding attempts to escape from her captors just a short while ago. The girl had done nothing wrong, but fate had severely tortured her nonetheless.


    But Xiao Qian quickly suppressed her emotions. At this moment, she couldn¡¯t engage in any feelings and had to maintain objectivity and neutrality.


    Xiao Qian walked in front of her, squatted down, and asked,


    ¡°Do you know me?¡±


    ¡°You are¡­Ah! It¡¯s you! Hurry up and run, the snake is coming, the snake is coming, the snake is going to bite us!¡± Jingjing hugged Xiao Qian tightly, and Xiao Qian patted her.


    ¡°What kind of snake is it?¡±


    ¡°A snake as big as a mountain, and countless small snakes. In front of me is a river of blood, I want to cross the river, but I can¡¯t, the river is full of snakes, ah!¡± The girl screamed in horror, and Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes darkened.


    The situation was already so serious.

 Chapter 347 - Chapter 347‘ Chapter 321: Love is Priceless

    Chapter 347¡® Chapter 321: Love is Priceless


    Jingjing hugged Xiao Qian, speaking in incoherent words. Xiao Qian patted her while analyzing the situation.


    The giant poisonous snake could be understood as the man who bought her and violated her, while the smaller snakes symbolized the people who gossiped and judged her with strange looks.


    She wanted to cross the blood-red river, but she was stopped. This meant that the other side of the river represented the peaceful life Jingjing wanted.


    And the blood-red river should symbolize chastity, but the problem was¡­


    ¡°That river, isn¡¯t it dyed red by your blood? Did the poisonous snake bite you and make you bleed?¡±


    ¡°It didn¡¯t bite me, it just wrapped around me¡­ I was so scared.¡±


    That shouldn¡¯t be¡­


    Xiao Qian recalled the girls who had been treated during her past life for being violated. They had dreamt of poisonous snakes, but all of them had been bitten and bled. Why hadn¡¯t this one bled?


    Xiao Qian felt she was on the verge of finding a breakthrough.


    Suddenly, an idea came to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°The man who bought you, did he never touch you?¡±


    Jingjing was first stunned, and then hugged Xiao Qian even tighter until it hurt. She kept shaking her head while tears streamed down her face.


    ¡°He hit me, he ripped my clothes, he wanted to touch me, but I kicked him there, and yet he still touched me! The human trafficker touched me too, it was disgusting! Then he kept hitting me, non-stop¡ª¡±


    Her words were somewhat incoherent, but it gave Xiao Qian a bold thought.


    Could it be¡­ Jingjing hadn¡¯t been raped, just touched?


    Xiao Qian analyzed that the girl had been dragged into the car by the human trafficker intending to rape her, as he knew she¡¯d run out after arguing with her fiance.


    There was a difference in price between virgins and non-virgins. The human trafficker prejudged that she wasn¡¯t worth much and therefore wanted to rape her, but stopped upon discovering she was a virgin. Jingjing was beaten so badly because she kicked the man!


    If this were true, it would be so ironic.


    She had tried her best to protect her chastity, probably knowing that her fiance was a so-called Phoenix Man obsessed with a woman¡¯s virginity, but upon her return, he would not accept her, believing she had been violated. His distrust had turned the disturbed Jingjing into her current state.


    That¡¯s why she had such dreams! Reality and the shattered dreamworld were confused, and her mentality had collapsed!


    If this was the case, the poisonous snake should not represent the man who bought her, but the Phoenix Man!


    Having found a breakthrough, Xiao Qian hugged Jingjing and said confidently.


    ¡°I believe you, I believe you are innocent.¡±


    ¡°You believe me?¡± Jingjing raised her tear-stained face, and Xiao Qian helped wipe her tears away.


    ¡°Yes, I believe you. I¡¯ll help you cross the river!¡±


    This girl had once helped Xiao Qian when the human trafficker tried to lay hands on her, only to be beaten herself.


    Now Xiao Qian held her, using all her knowledge to help her.


    Only by using her power in the right place could it achieve its true effect. If Xiao Qian had acted like a saint back in the village and taken this girl with her, all three of them wouldn¡¯t have escaped. Good deeds must be done within one¡¯s ability, otherwise, it¡¯s just self-destructive saintliness.


    ¡°You¡¯ll help me¡­ cross the river? I can¡¯t cross it, there are snakes in the river, all snakes! They want to bite me, what should I do?¡± Jingjing cried into a tearful mess.


    Now, every time she closed her eyes, she was surrounded by those horrifying images ¨C all snakes!


    ¡°What do you usually like?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I like Mashimaro.¡±


    Hmm, since there are snakes in the river, let¡¯s put many Mashimaros in it to crush the snakes. Mashimaro will make the red river clear and clean, then you can swim across by yourself. How does that sound?¡± It seemed unreliable, but that¡¯s how dream therapy works.


    ¡°Bunnies can¡¯t beat snakes.¡±


    Little bunnies can¡¯t, but what about big bunnies? As long as the river is filled with our bunnies and the water is purified, you can cross, and the snakes will never come back. How about that?¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m so scared, whenever I close my eyes, I can only see snakes¡­¡±


    Don t be afraid. Come, I¡¯ll guide you into your subconscious. Close your eyes, follow my instructions, and first count a few numbers to relax your breathing¡­¡±


    What Xiao Qian was using now was what psychologists called dream therapy, meant to change Jingjing¡¯s feelings and perceptions.


    She hadn¡¯t used this technique since her rebirth; this was her first time.


    She hypnotized Jingjing into entering her subconscious, recreating the terrifying scenes from her dreams: the blood-red river and the dense snakes. Jingjing was in immense pain.


    But Xiao Qian used a gentle yet firm voice to help her repair the shattered dreamworld.


    ¡°Walk along the red river for ten meters, one, two, three¡­ then squat down and dig. See the little Mashimaro in the soil?¡±


    ¡°Mashimaro doesn¡¯t grow in soil.¡±


    Err¡­ Boss Qian decided to catch up on various comics after going back. She needed to learn more from Yu Xiaoqiang.


    ¡°Look up, look at the tree. On the colorful tree, there are colorful gourds. Do you see them?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I do¡­¡±


    ¡°Go, hold on to a gourd. Open it up! See the Mashimaro inside?¡±


    Sorry, Calabash Brothers, Boss Qian¡¯s knowledge in this area was too limited; she could only mix up domestic animations.


    After several unsuccessful attempts, Xiao Qian tried a few more times, unwilling to give up. Eventually, she managed to find Jingjing¡¯s favorite Mashimaro on a swing far away from the river in the forest, but it was only the size of a fingernail.


    This little bunny represented her sense of self, which had diminished so much already. The external attacks and her fiance¡¯s unreliability had caused her to lose confidence in herself. Thankfully, she could still find the small bunny, so Xiao Qian encouraged her to use all the happy memories from her childhood to hatch it, excluding all romantic feelings.


    Only by strengthening her sense of self to a certain extent would she be able to resist the snakes blocking the river.


    The first treatment took two hours, and in the end, the bunny grew only as long as a finger, not enough to crush the snakes. But to have achieved this therapeutic effect was already impressive.


    Xiao Qian was relieved that this girl, though foolish in love, had a kind heart. Her parents had provided good family education, so she didn¡¯t hate Xiao Qian and didn t reject her. Xiao Qian could complete the subsequent treatments.


    At this level of treatment, Dong Yi couldn¡¯t do it, at least not now. Boss Qian had to step in herself.


    When they came out, it was already late at night. The girl¡¯s parents were waiting outside, and Yu Ming Lang stood straight.


    How is it?¡± When Xiao Qian emerged, the girl¡¯s parents asked eagerly.


    ¡°Her emotions have stabilized, and she¡¯s asleep. I want to talk to you about the next treatment.¡±


    Upon hearing that their daughter¡¯s emotions could be stabilized without injections, the girl¡¯s parents were overjoyed. They would agree to anything Xiao Qian said.


    ¡°I know my request might seem excessive, but¡­ I want to ask you, for the sake of your child, what price are you willing to pay?¡±

 Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Chapter 322: Unconditional Love (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 348: Chapter 322: Unconditional Love (Birthday + Update)


    ¡°At any cost!¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother answered without hesitation.


    Jingjing¡¯s father also cooperated and said, ¡°Dr. Chen, as long as you can cure her, we can pay any amount. We will sell our house when we return!¡±


    ¡°The treatment is free ¨C well, not exactly free, but it¡¯s just the consultation fee, which Jingjing has already paid me.¡±


    The consultation fee was the amount Jingjing paid when she attacked the bad guy who tried to take advantage of Xiao Qian. Boss Qian would not let go of anyone who had bullied her, but she would also not forget those who had helped her.


    ¡°What do you need us to do then?¡±


    ¡°Take her away, away from this city, to a place where no one has ever seen her. In the short term, do not get in touch with any of your relatives or friends, just the three of you start anew. I know it¡¯s difficult for you.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s parents were both employed as professors in formal positions.


    They had lived in this city for half of their lives and established their own foundation.


    Asking them to give up everything here was cruel.


    What Chinese people value most are these two words: peace and stability. This middle-class family is willing to sacrifice just for their daughter¡¯s well-being. They would sell their house, resign from their jobs, and move to another city to start over.


    ¡°We had planned to move to Lin City before retiring and being rehired anyway. With Jingjing¡¯s current situation and the news spreading, she will be talked about by others.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s father decisively said that, even if Xiao Qian didn¡¯t mention it, he didn¡¯t want to live here anymore.


    He and his spouse had their daughter when they were almost 40. They had been indulging her all the way, never expecting something like this would happen.


    If they stayed here, the rumors would kill Jingjing. When she went out, people would say, ¡°That¡¯s the girl who was trafficked. Her parents are both university teachers¡­¡±


    As Xiao Qian said, the harm caused by gossip is no less than the physical violence she had experienced.


    Physical violence lasts for a moment, but gossip might follow her for the rest of her life. Even when she¡¯s old, people might say she was trafficked when she was young¡­


    Discussing other people¡¯s misfortune doesn¡¯t give them an extra meal or make more money, but it satisfies them for a moment, even at the expense of hurting the victims again.


    So Xiao Qian¡¯s relocation plan received unanimous agreement from Jingjing¡¯s parents.


    Xiao Qian nodded in satisfaction. It¡¯s fortunate among misfortunes that Jingjing¡¯s parents love her so much. If the girl bom in the mountain valley had parents who would also give so much for her, would she not come back?


    It¡¯s a mystery.


    ¡°Start preparing for the move. I will give Jingjing a treatment every week. I want to create a new fairy tale world for her within two months to half a year. I¡¯ll meet her every few days during this period. In the meantime, please stay with her. When she cries out that there are snakes, hug her tightly and tell her that Mom and Dad are here and not to be afraid. Also, buy more Mashimaros and put them in her room.¡±


    ¡°Mashimaro?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the bigger the better. Oh, and¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled Jingjing¡¯s mother aside and whispered.


    ¡°If it¡¯s possible, I want you to have the doctor give her a tranquilizer shot tomorrow. Then, when she¡¯s fast asleep, we¡¯ll take her to Obstetrics and Gynecology. I know a very good doctor.¡±


    ¡°Obstetrics and Gynecology¡­ Is Jingjing¡­ pregnant?!¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother was shocked.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°No, after my psychological treatment, I plan to add a hypnosis lock treatment. I want to erase her memory of this incident.¡±


    ¡°Can you really erase memories?!¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother was incredulously surprised.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°It¡¯s not easy. Usually, only doctors like me can do it, and not everyone¡¯s memory can be erased. I just tested Jingjing and found her to be the type with weak mental resistance that can be erased. I have to remove her psychological shadow first before erasing her memory, or else even if she forgets now, she will have problems later. The human subconscious is terrifying.¡±


    ¡°As long as you can do it, I¡¯m willing to pay for everything!¡± Hearing that her daughter might still have a chance to live a normal life, Jingjing¡¯s mother was overjoyed.


    ¡°What I mean is, go to Obstetrics and Gynecology first and get a hymen repair, because even if Jingjing¡¯s memory is erased, she might still care about this in the future.¡±


    The impact of the Phoenix Man on her would likely last a lifetime. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t get rid of this deeply engraved memory.


    ¡°Whatever you say, we¡¯ll do!¡±


    After sending Xiao Qian away, Jingjing¡¯s parents stayed with the sleeping


    Jingjing, wiping away tears constantly.


    ¡°Is Dr. Chen an angel sent from heaven?¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother spoke to herself.


    How did her adorable daughter become like this?


    On the way back, Xiao Qian suddenly said to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, from now on, let¡¯s be good to each other¡¯s parents.¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand why she said that and looked at her questioningly.


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes, held his hand, and felt emotional.


    ¡°While we are immersed in a romantic relationship and consider it more precious than anything, in our parents¡¯ hearts, we are their most beloved. Though there are parents like my Trash Dad in this world, parents who love their children like Jingjing¡¯s are the absolute majority.¡±


    Parents give their all for their children, and no matter what the children become, they always love unconditionally.


    How many so-called ¡°love¡± stories can withstand trials and tribulations? The Phoenix Man, just for a piece of hymen, destroyed Jingjing and ended up in prison himself.


    ¡°I understand, I will take care of your mother and treat her like my own.¡± Yu Minglang promised.


    Xiao Qian opened her eyes, ¡°And I will treat your parents as my own.¡±


    In-laws, once you get along well with them, they are all family.


    Jia Xiufang had been waiting till midnight, and when she saw Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang return together, she took out the supper she had prepared for them. After a long day, Xiao Qian was hungry, and she ate the dumplings Jia Xiufang had cooked with Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Ming Lang, don¡¯t go back tonight, just stay and sleep here.¡± Jia Xiufang suggested, and Yu Minglang almost bit his tongue.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian sprayed her dumpling-filled mouthful all over Jia Xiufang¡¯s face.


    ¡°Mom!¡±


    Is this still her mother, the same Jia Xiufang who had instilled the importance of the hymen in her before she left home?


    ¡°Don¡¯t pretend to be a virgin! It¡¯s so late, why are you making Ming Lang run around? I¡¯ve never seen a girl as wilful as you! You¡¯ve been bothering Ming Lang all day long, even with his injury. Ming Lang, just share a room with Da Long for now, cram in for one night, and don¡¯t go back.¡±


    She said to share with Da Long, but Jia Xiufang knew in her heart that Yu Minglang would definitely sneak into Xiao Qian¡¯s room.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes speechlessly, pretending not to see Yu Minglang¡¯s greenish eyes.

 Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 323 Hehe in Capital Letters

    Chapter 349: Chapter 323 Hehe in Capital Letters


    If we were to use the dream scene in Jingjing¡¯s dream as a metaphor, Chastity is a red river, then the psychological activity of Comrade Jia Xiufang at this moment must be like this:


    Once you cross the river, it turns red, so after crossing a few times, is there any difference?


    This mentality, in psychological terms, is called the Broken Window Theory. Simply put, there is no difference between being stabbed once and many times; the window must not be broken, or it would become a different world.


    Chen Zilong resigned himself to making the bed, while Yu Minglang glanced at the dirty little bed and his future rotten uncle, and had no intention of sleeping.


    He looked around and after a few seconds dragged Xiao Qian over.


    ¡°Da Long, do you want to know how your sister, facing a desperate and vicious thug, used her expertise to bring him down?¡± Trying to trick the future uncle


    ¡°I¡¯d like to know!¡± The silly fool took the bait, nodding his head excitedly again and again.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes helplessly while looking at Yu Minglang.


    Dear, that¡¯s not what my major is for!


    Yu Minglang nudged Xiao Qian, ¡°Come on, Qian Bao, give your brother a hypnotic relaxation exercise to help him sleep.¡± Tricking the future uncle +2.


    ¡°¡­With this guy who falls asleep as soon as his head touches the pillow and has nothing in his brain other than a bunch of messed-up nerves, how could he have insomnia, and why would he need hypnosis?¡±


    ¡°Sis, just let me try, I¡¯m so curious.¡± The silly boy brought it on himself, volunteering to experience hypnosis.


    Yu Minglang sat on a stool on the side to watch as the silly Da Long lay down, hands folded on his chest in the shape of a corpse, which Xiao Qian slapped down to his sides.


    ¡°Follow my voice, lie down, relax, and adjust your breathing¡ª ¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t even finished the guidance when Chen Zilong fell asleep with a snore.


    Yu Minglang slapped his face, and the boy had no reaction.


    Xiao Qjan shrugged, ¡°I told you that people with simple minds don¡¯t need hypnosis, they just fall asleep on their own.¡±


    Only the weak, elderly, people with unhealthy organs, and those with high work and academic pressure suffer from insomnia. Chen Zilong, a slacker student who celebrates even the slightest progress in his studies, is carefree and worry-free every day, so it¡¯s strange that he would have insomnia.


    Seeing that Chen Zilong was asleep, Yu Minglang sneaked back into her room with Xiao Qian, who also stopped by Jia Xiufang¡¯s door to listen for a while. There was a faint snoring sound from inside.


    Yu Minglang, who had successfully carried out his plot, was thrilled.


    Who wants to sleep next to a dirty uncle when there¡¯s a fragrant Qian Bao right in front of you, not hugging her would be a loss!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s bed is a single bed, which is fine for a small girl to sleep on, but when someone as tall and strong as Yu Minglang squeezes in, there is not enough space. However, these difficulties could not dampen Yu Minglang¡¯s determination to stay in her little bed. Xiao Qian looked at his big figure curled up on her bed with a dark expression.


    ¡°Where am I supposed to sleep?¡±


    The shameless man immediately pointed to his chest, ¡°Come on, girl, I have a flesh and blood mat, with excellent touch, and free massage included¡ª Hey, where are you putting your hands? It¡¯s out of control again.¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t push him away, as his face was too thick.


    Although they had lain on one bed before, the bed was bigger. In such a small place, they would be close together.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, I¡¯m still injured.¡±


    ¡°Get off me quickly!¡±


    ¡°Ah, it hurts¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian knew he was faking it, but she was too lazy to expose him and was also harboring a little half-pushing-half-yielding mind, so she lay in his arms while avoiding his injury.


    The room was small, and the sound insulation wasn¡¯t good, so they could only lower their voices.


    ¡°Qian Bao, can you hypnotize me too? I can¡¯t sleep.¡±


    ¡°No¡­¡± Doing this kind of thing for her boyfriend was really strange.


    Yu Minglang cleared his throat, shamelessly threatening her.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t do it, I¡¯ll call Aunt to come and see, Auntie, I can¡¯t sleep, Auntie, are you there?¡±


    This guy was so shameless. Xiao Qian pinched him and then finally leaned in his ear, trying to guide him softly.


    She knew in her heart that it certainly wouldn¡¯t work. Hypnotism didn¡¯t work well on him in their past life, and Yu Minglang was one of those people who were particularly difficult to hypnotize.


    But what Xiao Qian never expected was that after chanting only the beginning, Yu Minglang sat up.


    ¡°Stop it.¡±


    He sat up abruptly, and Xiao Qian, losing her support, fell face down on the pillow.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, do you want to die?!¡± Xiao Qjan whispered through clenched teeth, this guy was becoming more and more annoying.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want it to be like this either, but¡­


    ¡°Qian Bao, is this the voice you use to hypnotize others?¡±


    It¡¯s too crispy!


    She didn¡¯t notice it from afar, but how could the effect be so amazing up close!


    ¡°Are you questioning my professionalism? I¡¯m quite effective outside, except for you!¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stand anyone questioning her expertise.


    Yu Minglang shook his head with a bitter smile, ¡°It works well on me too¡­¡±


    It¡¯s just that Qian Bao¡¯s lethal power is concentrated on the upper body for others, while for Minglang, it¡¯s all concentrated on the lower body that can¡¯t be described.


    Xiao Qian still didn¡¯t believe it, and as an expert, she couldn¡¯t be insulted! Following his line of sight, Xiao Qian instantly understood.


    ¡°You!!!¡±


    ¡°So I said it works well¡­Qjan Bao, can we not take male patients in the future?¡±


    It¡¯s too scary.


    Xiao Qjan¡¯s face turned red, ¡°Do you think all male patients are like you, shameless?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m only shameless with you.¡±


    Xiao Qjan couldn¡¯t lie down anymore. She got up and tried to find some frozen pears for him to quench the fire, but Yu Minglang held her back.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, it¡¯ll be better soon.¡±


    Actually, if he really couldn¡¯t bear it, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal. In the eyes of the older generation, being engaged meant permission to engage in that kind of activity. Otherwise, why would Jia Xiufang let Yu Minglang stay?


    However, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to cross that river in his heart so easily. It didn¡¯t matter if anyone saw it or not, the river in his heart existed, and the ferry boat might be called respect.


    Endurance is difficult, but at the last moment, you can reap multiple happiness.


    Not many people can endure it, but those who do are usually more likely to succeed.


    ¡°Xiao Qjang, I suddenly thought of a saying.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Yu Minglang was still struggling with himself, almost sweating and feeling hot all over, but he didn¡¯t want to let her go.


    ¡°A European proverb says that humans are half-angel and half-beast, and in our long lives, we are fighting our own beasts. Clearly, you¡¯re the kind of person who can hold down the beast, whereas the Phoenix Man we saw today clearly couldn¡¯t.¡±


    She thought she was sincerely praising Yu Minglang, but he didn¡¯t think so.


    ¡°Comparing me to him, you¡¯re really fed up with life¡­ go to sleep, or I¡¯ll execute you right here!¡±


    Xiao Qjan thought to herself that if Yu Minglang weren¡¯t so alert to her every touch, she would have shaved off all his hair from head to toe in retaliation!


    She always slept soundly in his arms, and when Xiao Qian woke up the next day, she heard Jia Xiufang praising Yu Minglang non-stop.


    ¡°Oh wow, Minglang has cleaned up Da Long¡¯s pigsty so well.¡±


    She didn¡¯t know when he had woken up and cleaned Chen Zilong¡¯s room spotlessly, looking like a virtuous and well-mannered good son-in-law.


    In Xiao Qjan¡¯s heart, there was only one big laugh.

 Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Chapter 324 Eldest Brother, Hello

    Chapter 350: Chapter 324 Eldest Brother, Hello


    After their meal, Xiao Qian, accompanied by Yu Minglang, went to Eldest Sister-in-law¡¯s hospital, which was the place she had agreed to meet Jingjing¡¯s parents the night before.


    The Membrane Repair Technique is offered in many hospitals. Even in this still relatively undeveloped era, the technique is quite mature.


    The mysterious ¡°membrane repair¡± has been the subject of controversy since its inception. Some argue it can address psychological and numerous other problems for people like Jingjing who have undergone such experiences, while critics believe it¡¯s a form of deception.


    For Xiao Qian, asking Jingjing to visit was for her to package away this unbearable memory after successful treatment, and offer the girl an equal shot at life.


    However, many more come for this repair with ulterior motives.


    Given that the eldest sister-in-law is the authority on this matter, Xiao Qian had led the patient to her, hoping to confirm her own judgments.


    Jingjing underwent the examination in her sleep, and the Eldest Sister-in law came out in just a few minutes.


    ¡°Who are the relatives?¡±


    It s me! Doctor, how is she, when should we arrange for the surgery?¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother asked.


    Eldest Sister-in-law took off her mask.


    ¡°No surgery is needed, her membrane is not broken.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother was astonished.


    Xiao Qian was not surprised.


    Just like she¡¯d thought, her judgment was correct.


    No accident had occurred indeed. So, just knowing the direction of the snake would be helpful.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, if there¡¯s no need for repair and my presence is no longer needed, I¡¯ll go perform surgeries. There are several scheduled this morning.¡± Eldest Sister-in-law had her hands full.


    Multiple surgeries were being performed simultaneously in the operation room, and this type of surgery also required anesthesia. Xiao Qian visualized a row of women lying down with their legs up, the scene was simply¡­


    ¡°Alright then, elder sister-in-law. You should go ahead with your work. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Director Yu, the patient in Room 3 is bleeding and insists that her recently repaired membrane has ruptured again. She demands another operation.¡± A nurse came running, saying in some distress.


    ¡°Room 3? Her again?¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law frowned.


    This Room 3 patient had been causing trouble since her treatment. This minor surgical procedure doesn¡¯t require hospitalization, yet she fiercly insisted on a day of observation. They had informed her that slight bleeding post-surgery was normal but she just wouldn¡¯t listen.


    Seeing how busy the Eldest Sister-in-law was, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to delay her work and was just about to leave when she heard the nurse talk to the Eldest Sister-in-law.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s that Lu Xue from room 3.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Wang, that character should be pronounced as ¡®qu¡¯, not ¡®lu¡¯. I¡¯ve told you before, it¡¯s Chu.¡±, the elder sister-in-law corrected.


    ¡°Oh right, it¡¯s that Chu Xue, she really makes a fuss, even for a simple repair surgery she insists on hospitalizing. Moreover, she keeps complaining about us doing a poor job as the membrane ruptured again. Honestly, if she was so afraid of rupture, she should¡¯ve been careful at first. She behaved recklessly and then ran to us for repair.¡±


    ¡°No gossiping about patients!¡± the elder sister-in-law reprimanded, and the nurse kept silent, but the female patient was truly troublesome.


    Eldest Sister-in-law, is the patient you¡¯re talking about in her twenties, and has a mole here?¡± Xiao Qian, matching Chu Xue¡¯s physical characteristics, asked the elder sister-in-law who nodded.


    ¡°Do you know her?¡±


    ¡°¡­I don¡¯t.¡±


    It¡¯s not just that she knew her; that was her Trash Dad¡¯s ex-mistress.


    Yu Minglang, who¡¯d been with Xiao Qian all along, roughly guessed who Xiao Qian and elder sister-in-law were talking about after hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s query.


    After leaving the hospital, Jingjing¡¯s parents bid Xiao Qian farewell and would be busy moving to Lin City in the coming days.


    For convenience, Xiao Qian suggested they temporarily settle down in the city where she attended university. This would make it easier to meet, and once the treatment is complete, they could consider moving again.


    After seeing them off, Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What¡¯s your dad¡¯s ex-mistress up to now?¡±


    Not long ago Xiao Qian had mentioned that Chu Xue wanted to use her pregnancy to force Chen Lin to give her the old house, but Xiao Qian had intervened and disrupted her plans. It was said that the old house would be demolished for road expansion, but there was no news about it till now.


    As a young and high-spirited woman, Chu Xue had followed Chen Lin for his money and status as a small boss. But since Xiao Qian left Trash Dad with nothing, not even the old house, naturally Chu Xue couldn¡¯t continue staying with Chen Lin.


    ¡°Who knows whose life she is wanting to mess up now. She probably wanted to get that thing repaired and fool someone.¡±


    Xiao Qian was not in the least interested in having anything more to do with Chu Xue and couldn¡¯t care less who she wanted to deceive.


    ¡°Why bother repairing it, doesn¡¯t it cause so much hassle.¡± Even now, Yu Minglang cannot comprehend why this bargain that costs hundreds of bucks, which amounts to almost a month¡¯s salary, still had people lining up for it.


    ¡°Let her do it. She can deceive the world, but not herself. She must¡¯ve come across an extremely masculine man, so she decided to get this thing repaired beforehand. How boring.¡±


    ¡°Did she ever bully you?¡± All Yu Minglang cared about was this.


    I almost married that trash Ni Jianren, and it was she who instigated my dad to do it. Would you say she had bullied me?¡± Xiao Qian retorted. Of course, that was in her past life. In this life, since her rebirth, she hasn¡¯t allowed Chu Xue or Trash Dad to take advantage even once, overpowering them throughout. She¡¯d effectively crushed Chu Xue and Trash Dad.


    Yu Minglang quietly memorized all the information and went back to dig deeper.


    Even without the older generations¡¯ influence, Yu Minglang had his own network in Jianghu.


    Conducting an investigation in Qiang City was incredibly easy for him.


    There was still some time before their engagement. Both families advised the young couple to spend more time together while Yu Minglang was recuperating, so Xiao Qian could be with Yu Minglang every day.


    The day after returning from the hospital, Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian to go shopping.


    As a result, Xiao Qian, hand in hand with Yu Minglang, ran into Chu Xue and a tall sturdy man approaching them.


    Chu Xue acted as if she had seen a ghost upon seeing Xiao Qian and attempted to sidestep them with the man. However, the man noticed Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Sis!¡± The hulk-like man waved enthusiastically.


    Xiao Qian knew this man. He was none other than the boss of the gaming agency she¡¯d found for Playboy Chen Zilong.


    Xiao Qian crooked a smile at him, then turned to Yu Minglang, who looked at the sky, feigning innocence.


    Finally, Xiao Qian understood why Yu Minglang had insisted on going shopping and walking in this direction. Was this a deliberate setup for a chance meeting?


    Chu Xue was terrified upon seeing Xiao Qian.


    She was afraid Xiao Qian would reveal her secrets.


    ¡°Sis, it¡¯s such a coincidence to meet you here. Brother Xu is good, isn¡¯t he?¡± This Boss Li respected Xiao Qian so, largely because of Zheng Xu.


    This was the woman who Brother Xu had personally sent a car for, she was certainly extraordinary.


    Upon hearing him mention Zheng Xu, Yu Minglang instinctively felt a twinge of displeasure.


    ¡°He¡¯s been cremated.¡±


    Xiao Qian cast an amused glance at him. He was such a jealous creature.


    ¡°Who is he¡­?¡± Boss Li glanced cautiously at Yu Minglang. Although clueless about his identity, as a veteran of the Jianghu world, he had a knack for discerning people¡¯s identity. He could tell at a glance that Yu Minglang was no ordinary man, and exuded an extraordinary demeanor.


    ¡°He is my fiance and Zheng Xu¡¯s elder brother.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Hello, Eldest Brother!¡± Boss Li respectfully extended his hand. More powerful than Brother Xu, this man must be extraordinary; Chi Xue was as pale as death.

 Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Chapter 325: Six Degrees of Separation

    Chapter 351: Chapter 325: Six Degrees of Separation


    The most painful thing in the world must be what Chu Xue is feeling right now.


    A person who knows her secrets, standing right in front of her, not exposing her, yet making her feel like she¡¯s been caught at any moment.


    Perhaps the most terrifying moment is not when the knife stabs into the body, but when it hangs over the neck without telling when it will fall, causing constant fear.


    ¡°Sis, when will you come to visit me? This is my girlfriend Xiao Xue, Xiao Xue, call her sis!¡±


    According to the rules of the Jianghu, regardless of age, those with a higher status are addressed as sisters and brothers.


    ¡°Sis¡­¡± Chu Xue gritted her teeth and called out.


    Xiao Qian looked at Chu Xue with a disdainful look.


    ¡°You know, things can change in an instant. Yesterday, you were almost a


    stepmom, but today you might just be a junior.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Yu Minglang chimed in.


    Chu Xue¡¯s face turned even paler.


    She had finally managed to hook up with this Young Boss, thinking he was a pretty good catch, only to run into Chen Xiaoqian!


    ¡°Sis, what are you talking about?¡± Boss Li tried to smooth things over with a smile.


    ¡°Oh, nothing much. I¡¯m just reminded of the Six Degrees of Separation theory.¡±


    What¡¯s that¡­ Boss Li clearly didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°She means that on this planet, any two people can be connected through an average of 6.6 people. In other words, you can get to know anyone in the world through just six people, as long as you know at least 25 people. After seven introductions, a person will be introduced to 25 people to the seventh power, which is about 60 billion.¡±


    Yu Xueba explained Xiao Qian¡¯s meaning, and Xiao Qian nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Ah, not bad, young man. This is the new Six Degrees of Separation theory of this era. The greatest thing about being with someone of similar intelligence is that they always understand what you¡¯re saying.¡±


    Seeing Chu Xue and Boss Li, one with a pale face and the other utterly confused, Ming Lang explained bluntly, ¡°So, what she¡¯s trying to say is that the world isn¡¯t as big as you think it is. Don¡¯t assume that if you hide yourself and change your identity, nobody will recognize you, right, dear girl with the familiar face?¡±


    Chu Xue felt humiliated by the joint efforts of Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, so she feigned weakness, ¡°Brother Li, I feel dizzy. Maybe it¡¯s because my cold hasn¡¯t gone away.¡±


    ¡°Ah, Xiao Xue, be careful.¡± Boss Li went to assist her.


    ¡°Mm, is it the cold you got treated for at the Third Hospital? Xiao Xue, have I seen you at the hospital? Were you hospitalized?¡± Xiao Qian mischievously added.


    Chu Xue really wanted to faint this time.


    However, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expose her. After scaring her a bit, she left with Yu


    Minglang in her arms.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you expose her?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It wouldn¡¯t have been as fun. When she played me like a cat catching a mouse, I changed, and I stopped liking direct revenge. It¡¯s not fun to start the Landlord Game with a King Bomb; I want to play a few rounds first, waiting for the other party to think they can win. Then I¡¯ll bomb them and crush their psychological defenses.¡±


    ¡°You naughty girl!¡± Yu Minglang lovingly ruffled her hair, full of indulgence.


    It¡¯s quite interesting that Chu Xue chose Boss Li.


    Chu Xue really has a knack for getting close to men who are bosses, no matter how big or small. First, it was her father, and now this Boss Li. But this time, Chu Xue¡¯s luck ran out, as she encountered a man she shouldn¡¯t have messed with.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, do you know why she wanted to get that membrane repaired?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, to hook up with rich guys. But that man didn¡¯t have much money. I checked his income, and it¡¯s not even as much as mine.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s words indirectly proved one thing.


    He deliberately investigated Chu Xue.


    The reason was simple: this woman bullied his Xiao Mei.


    Today was also a detour to scare Chu Xue for fun.


    ¡°She would need to have the intelligence to hook up with a guy like you. She can only hook up with these low-IQsmall bosses. This Boss Li seems to be a good match for her.¡±


    Boss Li was also Xiao Qian¡¯s patient in her past life, and he had a problem with being violent.


    This was why Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expose Chu Xue. Chu Xue had to face the consequences of her own choices.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, I¡¯m starting to believe that there really is karma in this world. Xiao Qian could almost imagine Chu Xue¡¯s future, but she wasn¡¯t willing to give her even a hint. Had Chu Xue also been watching Xiao Qian¡¯s misfortune with an air of superiority back then?


    Watching others¡¯ misfortunes from a god-like perspective is indeed very satisfying.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, don¡¯t you think I¡¯m a really bad woman?¡±


    ¡°Mmm, I¡¯ve noticed.¡± He held her little hand even tighter and put it in his pocket as they strolled along the road together.


    ¡°You noticed and you still stay so close to me?¡±


    ¡°Because you¡¯ve corrupted me too.¡± Yu Minglang shamelessly declared, while Xiao Qian despised him.


    ¡°You weren¡¯t much better without me.¡±


    To deliberately find out Chu Xue¡¯s whereabouts, then purposely bring her along to brush against her existence, Yu Minglang was also a scheming boy.


    ¡°I¡¯m a perfectly respectable pillar of the nation ¡ª let¡¯s not talk about that, shall we? Xiao Mei, how about we go to the dress shop to try on wedding dresses tomorrow?¡±


    Xiao Qian was doubtful.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t the dresses all custom-made by Auntie?¡± Although it was just an engagement and they didn¡¯t plan to make a big fuss about it, Mother Yu still took the details very seriously and took charge.


    ¡°We won¡¯t buy them, we¡¯ll just try them on. I heard that Chu Xue and Boss Li might be going there to take wedding photos tomorrow, so how about we have another encounter?¡±


    II II


    What a perfectly respectable, yet scheming pillar of the nation!


    But Xiao Qian liked it.


    In the following days, everytime Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang went on a date, they would ¡°accidentally¡± bump into Chu Xue. Using vague words, they made her feel constantly on edge. Eventually, Chu Xue fell ill from the ongoing stress, suffering from a fever and ultimately being hospitalized.


    Xiao Qian found it no longer interesting and stopped tormenting her. She let Chu Xue deal with the family-violent Boss Li and moved on with her life, having had her fill of playing around.


    Her life was now more than fulfilling, treating patients, scaring Chu Xue, and making time to deal with the mastermind behind the rumors about her. Her life was full of flavor.


    As long as you don¡¯t pretend to be a good person, life will be incredibly carefree. You can mess with whomever you want, it¡¯s so easy!¡¯


    The only problem is, for the people she messes with, it¡¯s probably unbearable. With just a few days left until their engagement, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang went to Lin City. Xiao Qian was going to give Jingjing her second treatment, and Jingjing¡¯s temporary home was not far from Xiao Qian s school.


    Jingjing¡¯s condition had stabilized somewhat, and she no longer cried that snakes were chasing her. However, she seemed to have a premonition that the Phoenix Man had run into trouble, and she kept asking where the man from her family was. She was down in the dumps day after day.


    This time, Xiao Qian worked on repairing Jingjing¡¯s subconscious. The rabbit grew a bit bigger, but it wasn¡¯t enough. If the rabbit wasn¡¯t big enough, the river water couldn¡¯t purify it. If Jingjing didn¡¯t cross the river, she wouldn¡¯t get better. Xiao Qian knew the root of the problem lay with the Phoenix Man.


    After the treatment, Jingjing¡¯s mother asked Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian hesitated, deciding that it was better to temporarily avoid the news of the scumbag¡¯s imprisonment while Jingjing¡¯s emotions were still unstable.


    But this would slow down the progress of the treatment, making Xiao Qian slightly worried.

 Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 326 Qiuqiu is Here

    Chapter 352: Chapter 326 Qiuqiu is Here


    As everyone was chatting, someone rang the doorbell and Jingjing¡¯s mother stood up.


    ¡°The rice delivery is here.¡± She had just bought some rice at the store downstairs, so it was probably the delivery.


    Jingjing¡¯s mother opened the door, and a tall, thin young man carrying a 50kg bag of rice asked cheerfully.


    ¡°Where should I put this?¡±


    ¡°Qiuqiu?¡± Xiao Qian recognized him at once. Wasn¡¯t this her bunkmate?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s fourth roommate was Qiuqiu.


    With gender identity disorder, a woman¡¯s body and a man¡¯s heart, he believed himself to be a man.


    He usually didn¡¯t live in the dormitory and rented a place outside. Qiuqiu was cheerful and very outgoing and had a good relationship with the girls in the dead and silent dormitory.


    ¡°Boss Qian?¡± Qiuqiu saw Xiao Qian and spread his arms in surprise, wanting a reunion hug.


    Yu Minglang greeted him with a brilliant, insincere smile, blocking Xiao Qian. Qiuqiu braked urgently, almost hugging a man. Yuck!


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Xiao Qian¡¯s fiance, Yu Minglang.¡±


    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re the legendary Boss Qian¡¯s man. Nice to meet you.¡± Qiuqiu was very enthusiastic, and Yu Minglang was very indifferent.


    This strange haired kid, where did he come from, and dare to be so close to Xiao Mei!


    Qiuqiu reached out, wanting to shake hands with Yu Minglang, and Yu Minglang seized the opportunity to grip his hand firmly!


    Even though Qiuqiu had good physical strength, he couldn¡¯t stand Xiao Qiang¡¯s iron grip. It hurt so much that he broke into a sweat, but Qiuqiu didn¡¯t want to lose face, so he gritted his teeth and endured it.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, seeing Yu Minglang trying to crush Qiuqiu¡¯s hand from the side.


    ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to be so enthusiastic.¡± Xiao Qian stepped forward and separated Yu Minglang¡¯s hand.


    Qiuqiu shook his hand urgently, letting out a dry laugh.


    ¡°Boss Qian, is your man a steelworker at a construction site? That grip is strong.¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Xiao Qian laughed awkwardly.


    The king of jealousy was just like this, she couldn¡¯t control him either.


    ¡°Qian Bao, aren¡¯t you going to introduce me?¡± Yu Minglang said with an ominously cheerful smile, flashing his teeth.


    ¡°This is my classmate Qiuqiu.¡± In front of outsiders, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t reveal Qiuqiu¡¯s true situation, so she could only let the jealous king grumble inwardly.


    ¡°Ah, so you¡¯re Dr. Chen¡¯s classmate. You¡¯re a hard worker, we sometimes see you delivering goods in the City market. Oh, right, Jingjing can even chat with him.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s mother had a good impression of Qiuqiu. Ever since Jingjing¡¯s incident, she had an instinctive aversion to men and hardly dared to go out, fearing them.


    Her mother would take her out for walks in the residential compound when there were fewer people around. One time, they bumped into Qiuqiu delivering goods to someone and almost knocked into Jingjing. Surprisingly, Jingjing wasn¡¯t scared and even spoke to him for a while.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, why are you delivering rice?¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t been able to get in touch with him since she went on vacation.


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m working part-time. I have three jobs now, and I¡¯m also a bartender at night.¡± Qiuqiu wanted to save up a lot of money, so he worked during the holidays.


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you free for lunch? I¡¯d like to treat you.¡± Qiuqiu said enthusiastically. Boss Qian had helped him when he was feeling low, preventing him from going to extremes. She was his benefactor.


    ¡°Let my little Qiang treat you. We¡¯re getting engaged, so consider it a pre-celebration.¡± Xiao Qian pushed the reluctant and half-hearted Yu Minglang, who pretended to look out the window.


    Who wanted to invite this frivolously dressed kid to dinner? Who knew what he had in mind for Qian Bao?


    ¡°Well, Boss Qian, I¡¯m going back to the rice store now. Come find me at lunchtime. Oh, and Aunt, where is Jingjing?¡± Qiuqiu asked Jingjing¡¯s mother, not seeming to notice the shy girl.


    ¡°She¡­is a little tired, she¡¯s asleep.¡±


    After Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, Jingjing was left to relax and sleep.


    ¡°Oh, then I¡¯ll leave first. By the way, give her this.¡± Qiuqiu took out a small metal rabbit from his pocket.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother asked.


    ¡°Last time Jingjing dropped it on the road, I saw that the ear was broken off, so I welded it back on and sprayed some paint over it. It¡¯s unnoticeable now. I¡¯m off to work.¡±


    Qiuqiu waved and left to deliver the goods to the next house.


    ¡°This young man is so hardworking.¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother muttered to herself.


    Xiao Qian looked at the repaired rabbit and had a sudden idea.


    ¡°Aunt, you said Jingjing can talk to Qiuqiu, right?¡±


    For Jingjing, who had been severely traumatized psychologically, she now almost rejected all men.


    ¡°Yes, I saw her talking to Qiuqiu for a while. Really, if only she had found a boy like him, it would have been much better. Even if he¡¯s poor, he¡¯s hardworking.¡± Xiao Qian wanted to say that apart from not being a man in body, Qiuqiu¡¯s behavior, actions, and personal cultivation outshined many real men.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case¡­¡± Xiao Qian thought it over decided to wait for Jingjing to wake up and then observe her reaction.


    When Jingjing woke up and saw the repaired bunny, she didn¡¯t feel repulsed, even when Xiao Qian emphasized that it was Qiuqiu who had fixed it.


    Xiao Qian suddenly had a good idea.


    As they went to find Qiuqiu, Yu Minglang remained sullen. Xiao Qian wanted to chat with Qiuqiu alone, so Yu Minglang watched from afar with a dark face. ¡°¡­The situation is like this, can you do it, Qiuqiu? I can pay you by the hour. Xiao Qian told Qiuqiu her request, and Qiuqiu readily agreed.


    ¡°No problem, don¡¯t worry about the money, I can spare an hour every day. Xiao Qian¡¯s idea was for Qiuqiu to accompany Jingjing for an hour each day, chatting, relaxing, or playing Tarot cards, whatever worked.


    Jingjing was very afraid of men, and this situation wasn¡¯t good for her.


    Although she always wanted to confront the scumbag, her subconscious mind would still reject it. So, Xiao Qian had thought of this method to use Qiuqiu as an auxiliary therapist to get close to Jingjing, letting her experience the warm feeling of men without prejudice and not having ¡°straight man cancer .


    This subtle force would wash away all the negative influence Jingjing had towards men in her heart. Next time, raising rabbits would be easier.


    Isn¡¯t it ironic? The mess caused by a bunch of ¡°straight men¡± was being cleaned up by Qiuqiu, who wasn¡¯t even a man.


    But Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t find anyone else to replace Qiuqiu. It could be that Jingjing felt the warm presence of Qiuqiu and didn¡¯t reject him. Missing this treatment opportunity would make it difficult to arrange later.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re saving money, and I don¡¯t want to take advantage of you. I¡¯ll pay, and I¡¯ll give you an hourly wage.¡±


    ¡°If you say that, I won¡¯t do it. It¡¯s not friendly enough. If you want to give me money, then consider it a gift from a poor person like me for your engagement.¡±


    Qiuqiu was a loyal, good friend, so Xiao Qian agreed after hearing what he said. ¡°But, Boss Qian, I feel like you can¡¯t keep the truth from me. I feel like something¡¯s wrong with Jingjing. Can you tell me what¡¯s going on?

 Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Chapter 327: Slapping the Face of the Top

    Chapter 353: Chapter 327: Slapping the Face of the Top


    Student (With 1450+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Xiao Qian had some understanding of Qiuqiu, who was a very decent person, and was tight-lipped about gossiping about other people¡¯s secrets.


    It was necessary to tell Qiuqiu so that he could specifically guide Jingjing when chatting with her.


    Except for not being a man, Qiuqiu was very manly in every other way. If he had a man¡¯s body, he wouldn¡¯t be any worse than Yu Minglang.


    Right, where¡¯s her Xiao Qiang? Xiao Qian turned her head and looked in Yu Minglang¡¯s direction, ¡°Oh no, this face¡­like a descendant of Bao Gong.¡±


    After talking with Qiuqiu, Xiao Qian came to find Yu Minglang.


    As she approached Yu Minglang, she didn¡¯t immediately reach out for his hand but instead sniffed her nose a few times from side to side.


    ¡°Are you a dog?¡± Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t too happy.


    ¡°I smell something sour, even from that far away.¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at her up and down, ¡°Xiao Mei, you have a good relationship with people. This young male classmate is quite close to you.¡± ¡°So sour, why didn¡¯t you go stop them?¡±


    ¡°Am I the kind of man who goes back on his words? Am I the kind of man who doesn¡¯t trust women? Am I the kind of¡ª¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t finish, as Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes were too teasing.


    ¡°Ok, good job, we¡¯ll watch the night show together when we get back.¡± Xiao Qian expressed her satisfaction with Xiao Qiang.


    For such a jealous man to do this much was already quite good; at least he trusted her. A few quiet jealous sips could be understood.


    ¡°Watch what night show? Didn¡¯t we agree with Eldest Brother to stay at Second Brother¡¯s place for a couple of days?¡±


    Big Brother Yu was a family leader who cared about the whole family. This time Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang came not only to help Jingjing with her treatment, but also because Big Brother Yu wanted Xiao Qian to see the situation at Dong Yi¡¯s side.


    The storm at Xiao Qian¡¯s side was suppressed by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang with textbook-level methods, but Big Brother Yu still didn¡¯t know how much Second Brother Yu heard of their conversation that day.


    Now, Eldest Brother would rather trust Xiao Qian than his own brother with negative EQ.


    ¡°Have you talked to Second Brother about staying at his place?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t get through on the phone, he might still be enjoying himself in the sky. He¡¯s the only one in our family who loves enjoying himself like this, once he¡¯s in the sky, he just goes all out.¡±


    Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang, ¡°Xiao Qiang, are you not going to ask about Qiuqiu?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face darkened for a while just now. After getting over it, he didn¡¯t even bother to ask Xiao Qian, which she found odd.


    ¡°Why would I ask? Can you really take a liking to those punk-like little city kids with Mohawk hair? If you really like him, I¡¯ll take you to get your eyes checked. Your glasses must be out of prescription, and you can¡¯t see people clearly. With such a good man like me by your side, why would you look at him?¡±


    Yu Minglang was instinctively annoyed by other men getting too close to his Xiao Mei, but that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t trust her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t judge a book by its cover. You think he¡¯s dressed very trendy, right? But he has a very good heart. Speaking of that, let me share some of my experiences with you. You see many trendy people dressed in strange outfits, but actually, many of them have introverted personalities. They¡¯re not used to communicating with words, but they want to express themselves through stylish outfits. It¡¯s actually nice to make friends with people like this.¡±


    ¡°Why would an already married girl like you want to make friends with them?¡±


    ¡°¡­Don¡¯t keep making up these strange words. Can a married girl still be called a girl?¡±


    ¡°If you want to be a woman, we can go over there now.¡±


    Xiao Qian followed Yu Minglang¡¯s hand and looked over. The hoteL.a special price room for 50 yuan was visible from far away.


    She couldn¡¯t outdo him in terms of shamelessness!


    After blushing for 10 seconds, Xiao Qian saw the mischief in Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes and was particularly unwilling to accept it.


    She glared at Yu Minglang¡¯s suspended arm.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, are you Superman?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Superman can do one-armed push-ups. Can you do it? If you can, we¡¯ll go.¡±


    As expected from a top student, it only took 3 seconds for Yu Minglang to realize that with one of his hands injured, he couldn¡¯t do it right now.


    Instantly stuck for words, Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses. To deal with this cold-faced city kid virgin, she had to suppress him technically!


    Yu Minglang stared at Xiao Qian in amazement, and at that moment, a hand holding a key quietly extended from behind the two.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang turned their heads together.


    Just now, Second Brother, who was still being teased by Yu Minglang as soon as he got into the sky, was now holding Panpan with one hand and the key with the other. Dong Yi stood awkwardly beside Second Brother holding the food, not knowing how long they had been standing there or how much they had heard.


    ¡°You can stay at my place and save on the hotel fee. Xiao Qian, Youngest really can do one-handed push-ups.¡±


    Second Brother happened to be escorting Dong Yi and Panpan to buy some food when he saw his brother and sister-in-law who shouldn¡¯t be in this city.


    An indifferent man suddenly said such a thing, the shock was self-evident.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face blushed instantly.


    When did Second Brother appear?!!!


    Yu Minglang was also upset; he swore that his cheeky younger brother had been eavesdropping all along just to make a timely appearance that gave people the illusion that he was upright and serious.


    Fourth Brother Yu was gorgeously despised by Second Brother Yu.


    ¡°Youngest, your vigilance is so bad now. I¡¯ve been standing behind you for so long, and you haven¡¯t noticed. What does this tell you?¡±


    When Second Brother Yu spoke, it was hard for most people to tell whether he was joking with a straight face or if his thought processes were just different from normal people.


    ¡°Lust befuddles the mind?¡± Dong Yi instinctively continued.


    She and Second Brother Yu were almost in sync with each other, both of them looking dull.


    Even when they said something, it didn¡¯t seem out of place, so the two dull people silently slapped the faces of the two top students.


    Xiao Qian was utterly embarrassed and angry, blaming the shameless and brazen Xiao Qiang!


    ¡°Second Brother, carrying your son and groceries like that, I bet a lot of people on your way here saw you, right? Did anyone ask you for wedding candy?¡±


    Yu Minglang retorted sarcastically and then gave Xiao Mei a smug look, as if to say, ¡°Look, my brother is avenging you.¡±


    ¡°Stop talking nonsense; I¡¯m here to pick up Da Yi. We¡¯ll go together to attend your engagement banquet in a few days.¡±


    ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t that the day after tomorrow? What are you guys doing today? The food is already bought, Second Brother, are you planning to stay here overnight?¡±


    Dong Yi blushed, while Second Brother Yu pretended not to understand and calmly glanced at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back to the office after dinner. The other room can be given to you and your fiancee, free of charge.¡±


    ¡°!!!¡± The youngest brother was left speechless by his deadpan Second Brother.


    Xiao Qian held onto the aggrieved Xiao Qiang¡¯s arm, ¡°Second Brother is right, there¡¯s no need to charge us for the room. After all, we¡¯re an engaged couple, and anything goes¡­ By the way, Da Yi, I have a high school classmate in this city who is attending university. Do you want to meet her?¡±


    Second Brother didn¡¯t say anything, and Yu Minglang felt relieved in his heart. Well done, Xiao Mei!

 Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 328: Heartbreak (1500+ monthly tickets update)

    Chapter 354: Chapter 328: Heartbreak (1500+ monthly tickets update)


    Dong Yi looked at Second Brother, who was lowering his head to help Panpan adjust her hat. Dong Yi¡¯s expression darkened, and she didn¡¯t speak anymore.


    A melancholic song floated out of a nearby audio-video store.


    ¡°Ambiguity makes people suffer innocently, unable to find evidence of love. When to move forward, when to give up, even a hug is missing-


    If rumors and slanders from the outside world were external blows, then the feeling between friendship and love was a wound from the heart. Xiao Qian suddenly felt a little sympathetic to Dong Yi.


    This was being attacked on both sides, with no way out.


    The house Second Brother Yu rented was not far from the company. Xiao Qian had been here once when she was treating Panpan before.


    This time coming here felt different.


    Before, it was just a cold place, a simple place to stay while focusing on treating Panpan. No proper tidying up had been done. But now, after just a month since Dong Yi moved in, it had the feeling of home.


    The room had the fragrance of an air freshener and was spotlessly clean. Panpan usually shared a bed with Da Yi. A comer of the living room was designated as a play area with floor mats and various toys, and storybooks were on the sofa. It looked like a typical family with a child.


    ¡°You two sit, I¡¯m going to cook.¡± Dong Yi had been silent since she came back from outside. She went to the kitchen as soon as she got home. Panpan followed her like a little shadow, sticking to her side.


    Xiao Qian stood up, ¡°I¡¯ll help.¡±


    Yu Minglang quickly held her back.


    ¡°Qian Bao, you just sit and play here. Come, child, give you this, look at the child.¡± He grabbed Panpan and held her towards Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    Last time a fire had nearly burned down the kitchen, leaving Yu Xiaoqiang traumatized. Second Brother¡¯s house was rented, so if it got burned, there would be a lot of trouble.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help.¡± Second Brother stood up, took off his coat, and followed Dong Yi into the kitchen.


    Xiao Qian stared with wide eyes. Does Second Brother know how to cook?


    She went over and took a look. The two of them were cutting and washing dishes, and their cooperation wasn¡¯t bad at ah. They were just too silent. No one was speaking, as if they were living with a ghost.


    But even without talking, there was an indescribable tacit understanding.


    As soon as Dong Yi reached out her hand, Second Brother handed her a basin.


    Xiao Qian watched for a while, knowing that if she went to help, it would disturb the atmosphere. So, holding the unwilling Panpan, who didn¡¯t want to play with her, she went out.


    ¡°Want Yi Yi¡­¡± Panpan struggled in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    Xiao Qian, unconvinced, pulled him to her face, ¡°Hey, little fatso, you used to lay in my arms, and I even played games with you, do you remember?¡± Panpan had gained a lot under Dong Yi¡¯s care, who seemed very skilled in taking care of children. The once skinny child now had chubby cheeks. Xiao Qian poked his face, so much fun to tease.


    ¡°Want Yi Yi!¡± Now Panpan calls Dong Yi by her name. Second Brother Yu tried


    to correct him a few times, but he gave up.


    ¡°No, you want me! Come on, I¡¯ll play with you.¡± Xiao Qian was still quite unconvinced. She had treated Panpan first and then handed him over to Da Yi. How come he didn¡¯t even want to be held now after being with Da Yi for just a few days?


    ¡°Waah!¡± Panpan cried aggrievedly, pointing at Xiao Qian, ¡°Scary Auntie, don t want scary Auntie!¡±


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Xiao Qian¡¯s face showed embarrassment.


    ¡°You ungrateful little fatso, don¡¯t you beg me later!¡±


    Dong Yi rushed out of the kitchen and took Panpan from Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    Panpan clung to her chest, sobbing with grievance, still pointing in the direction of Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Auntie likes you.¡± Dong Yi comforted Panpan.


    ¡°Don¡¯t want her, want Yi Yi.¡± Panpan hugged Da Yi tightly. In just a short time, their relationship had become quite strong.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help Second Brother cook.¡± Yu Minglang noticed Xiao Qian¡¯s irritation and stood up to enter the kitchen, not forgetting to comfort his fiancee.


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault that you don¡¯t know how to cook or look after children.¡± Xiao Qian was furious, ¡°Who says I can¡¯t raise children? I¡¯m good at it! This child is just too close to Da Yi, it doesn¡¯t count!¡±


    Yu Minglang shook his head, entered the kitchen, and didn¡¯t expose his Little Mei. He let her feel good about herself.


    Xiao Qian watched Da Yi skillfully calm Panpan and then sat on the sofa to read her a story.


    ¡°Da Yi, if you teach him like this, won¡¯t he be too clingy to you?¡±


    ¡°No problem. I¡¯ve read that Panpan¡¯s recovery is exceptionally good. If I¡¯m a little more attentive to him, he¡¯ll be better at integrating into society.


    Xiao Qian wanted to say, is this being attentive? Even a real mother couldn¡¯t be more caring, right?


    Panpan has become very dependent on Da Yi now, and once Da Yi is gone, the child will suffer a great blow. Xiao Qian could see at a glance that the child had already regarded Dong Yi as a mother.


    It¡¯s a good thing that the condition is recovering well, but if they get too close, what will happen to the child if Da Yi has a falling out with him and goes on to live her own life?


    No wonder her eldest brother was worried and asked her to come over.


    Dong Yi and Second Brother thought their relationship was fine, and they both felt it was good. But everyone else could see that if this continues, there would be trouble.


    Xiao Qian thought about it and decided to approach from another angle. She couldn¡¯t be too direct.


    ¡°Da Yi, have you been okay lately? Is there anything wrong?


    ¡°Everything¡¯s fine. Panpan is very well-behaved, and I spend every day with her.¡± At night, she could even cook a table full of dishes for her little uncle, watching father and son eating happily, and her heart was very satisfied.


    ¡°Are there no problems in other places?¡± Xiao Qian wanted to guide Dong Yi to see if the neighbors were gossiping.


    ¡°No, I seldom go out ¨C oh, yes, there¡¯s something.¡± Dong Yi suddenly remembered. ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯ve been having dreams lately, and they¡¯re all quite similar.¡±


    ¡°Oh? What kind of dreams?¡± Xiao Qian was immediately interested. This was her specialty.


    Dreams can reflect a person¡¯s subconscious mind. Xiao Qian had learned about Jingjing¡¯s psychological state through her dreams and chose a treatment plan for her. Although many dreams have no research value, recurring dreams indicate a change in the heart.


    ¡°I dreamt of snakes, big snakes¡­¡±


    Snakes again?!


    Xiao Qian was stunned. Jingjing dreamt of snakes, and Da Yi also dreamt of snakes?


    Yu Minglang was waiting for the dishes to cook and came out for a spin. He happened to hear this sentence. Without waiting for Xiao Qian to continue asking Dong Yi about the situation, Yu Minglang turned back into the kitchen, slammed the door, and grabbed Second Brother¡¯s collar.


    ¡°Old Yu, tell the truth, what have you done to Dong Yi?! Are you still human? She¡¯s just a student!¡±


    Second Brother slapped his hand away and frowned slightly. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. Stay away from me. If your spit gets on the cold dish, I¡¯ll let you starve tonight.¡±

 Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Chapter 329: Baptism with the Sweet Dew (monthly ticket 1550+ update)

    Chapter 355: Chapter 329: Baptism with the Sweet Dew (monthly ticket 1550+ update)


    ¡°Nonsense! My Qian Bao has said that snakes symbolize having a relationship with a man. If you didn¡¯t do anything, how could Dong Yi dream of snakes?!¡± Yu Minglang was even more annoyed when he thought about his Second Brother starting ahead of him while he was still holding back.


    ¡°Believe it or not.¡± Second Brother Yu turned around and continued to mix the cold dishes, but a strange idea flashed through his mind.


    Why does everyone feel like he¡¯s going to do something to Da Yi?


    She¡¯s just a younger generation and a little girl.


    However, an image suddenly appeared in his mind, and Yu Mingyi inadvertently thought of the glimpse he had seen. His hand paused while mixing the cold dishes.


    Maybe she¡¯s not so young anymore and has grown up.


    In the living room, Dong Yi asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why do I keep dreaming of snakes? It¡¯s always that one.¡±


    ¡°Tell me in detail what kind of snake you dreamt of, and how you felt while looking at it.¡± When Xiao Qian heard that Da Yi always dreamt of snakes, she had a clue.


    It seems she came to the right conclusion.


    Da Yi indeed had psychological changes, and now the question was what kind of changes they were.


    ¡°It¡¯s a very big snake, pure white, coiling in the pool, and guarding me with gentle eyes. I sit by the pool playing the flute. I want to touch it, but it becomes a dragon and flies into the sky, then sprays water at me.¡±


    This dream¡­ Xiao Qian thought for a moment, her face blushing slightly.


    She steadied herself.


    ¡°So after you got sprayed, did you hate it? Do you think it wants to hurt you?¡±


    ¡°No, I really like it, and it doesn¡¯t want to hurt me. I just want to touch it and ride it to fly together, but it won¡¯t play with me¡­ The pool will change often, but there is only one snake-like dragon.¡±


    She had had this dream several times.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Second Brother Yu came out with the just-finished cold dishes and heard this sentence, stopping in his tracks.


    Xiao Qian patted Dong Yi¡¯s shoulder with a strange expression, thought for a long time, and finally found a suitable phrase.


    ¡°Girl, it¡¯s a season of revival for all things.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Spring has arrived, and your maiden heart has awakened. It¡¯s time to find a boyfriend to distract your desire for companionship. I preliminarily conclude that you¡¯re a bit sexually repressed¡­ You should find a partner, this kind of repression is not good. If you continue like this, your married life will be disharmonious in the future.¡±


    Crash!


    Xiao Qian and Dong Yi looked towards the sound, and Second Brother Yu stood like a wooden block at the kitchen door. The poor cold dish plate on the ground was overturned, with silvery-white fungus and green cucumber shreds all over the floor.


    Second Brother Yu¡¯s expression was very awkward, and Dong Yi¡¯s face instantly turned red. She raised her hand and hit Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You¡¯re practicing quack medicine, what nonsense are you talking about!¡±


    Xiao Qian looked innocent.


    ¡°Hey, girl, who admired Boss Qian¡¯s profession so much, who took Boss Qian as her master, and who believed everything Boss Qian said?¡± Xiao Qian murmured to herself.


    Yu Minglang jumped over the poor cold dish on the floor and came to Xiao Qian with the bean dish he cooked, humming a little tune, and dancing around Xiao Qian like a Xinjiang dance.


    ¡°Who sent you to me, it¡¯s the round, round moon, moon- It¡¯s the silly Shan Pao, it¡¯s the silly Shan Pao! Ah-I¡¯m silly, I¡¯m silly, I¡¯m silly brother, silly brother-¡±


    Second Brother Yu raised his foot to kick, but Xiao Qian quickly took the dish from Yu Minglang¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Second Brother, if you want to beat Xiao Qiang out of anger, you can¡¯t kick the dish in his hand again. You¡¯ve already knocked over one plate¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang whistled, hugged Xiao Qian, and continued to hum his adapted silly brother song at his silly brother.


    Dong Yi lowered her head awkwardly, wondering why Boss Qian would say this in front of Uncle. She was so embarrassed, her heart beating so fast. Would he find out something?


    ¡°I¡¯m going to sweep the floor.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll get another plate of food.¡±


    Dong Yi and Second Brother both felt awkward and pretended to act as if nothing happened, not realizing that two silent people who suddenly tried to strike up a conversation looked even more suspicious.


    Yu Minglang pinched a piece of meat from the dish and fed it to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian Bao, taste the dish I made, is it delicious?¡±


    ¡°Delicious.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but admire that Yu Minglang was really better than her.


    ¡°Of course, your man is an all-around talent ¡ª Qian Bao, actually, I¡¯m pretty good in other areas too. I definitely won¡¯t let you feel repressed.¡±


    Yu Minglang shamelessly stepped on his brother to highlight his superiority with ease.


    Second Brother Yu came out with the rest of the cold dishes and heard this, decisively sticking out his leg.


    After avoiding his attack, Yu Minglang grabbed Second Brother¡¯s arm and caught the falling dish in mid-air.


    Then, Yu Minglang, who had protected the dish, was kicked hard by Second Brother Yu again. Xiao Qian decisively stepped forward to rescue the last plate of cold dishes.


    As for Dong Yi, she was blushing and standing at the kitchen door, wishing she could crawl into a crack in the Earth.


    Yu Minglang, who had been beaten up, still didn¡¯t know when to stop.


    ¡°When I was a kid, I stole my father¡¯s cigar to smoke and got caught. My second brother took the blame for me and we both got beaten. When we grew up, my second brother fought with me for a woman. This just proves a truth: Second Brother Yu is a man who can stab his brother in the back for a woman.¡±


    ¡°Say that again, and I¡¯ll kick you out.¡± Second Brother Yu saw that Dong Yi was so embarrassed and stepped in to defuse the situation. He was really getting angry now.


    Xiao Qian pushed Yu Minglang.


    ¡°You have the nerve to talk about Second Brother. You were taken care of by Second Brother when you were young, and now you¡¯re bullying him when you¡¯ve grown up. Talk less, let¡¯s eat. Da Yi, come and eat too!¡±


    If Xiao Qian didn¡¯t mediate, Dong Yi would be too embarrassed. Xiao Qian went over and held Dong Yi¡¯s hand, then kicked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu is just like this, making jokes. Don¡¯t take it seriously.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking either. Maybe I¡¯m helping Second Brother.¡± Yu Minglang said seriously, and Xiao Qian glared back at him, ¡°Can¡¯t your mouth be shut when you eat? Go to the trash can and lick the wasted cold dish clean for me!¡±


    Yu Minglang gave in, sat down obediently, and looked at his unhappy Second Brother, thinking that he was not wrong in the first place.


    Second Brother Yu, who doesn¡¯t get angry even once a year, did he react at all when Wang Xiaohong tried to provoke him?


    No, he didn¡¯t.


    He just made a joke about Dong Yi and Second Brother Yu, and it made him angry. He said nothing was wrong, but Youngest Brother Yu didn¡¯t believe it no matter what.


    He tried it out, and he didn¡¯t believe what they said!


    The meal was a bit somber. Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t a person without boundaries; once he figured it out, he wouldn¡¯t say anything that would embarrass Second Brother and Dong Yi. Second Brother Yu and Dong Yi were both silent people, and Xiao Qian was still thinking about how to deal with this situation. So they ate their meal quietly.

 Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 330: Making a Decision (1600+

    Chapter 356: Chapter 330: Making a Decision (1600+


    Monthly Tickets Updated)


    The two brothers cooked 5 dishes: Cucumber and White Fungus, peanuts, stewed beans, Tomato Scrambled Eggs, and a previously bought roast chicken.


    Second Brother Yu made the two cold dishes, and Ming Lang cooked the hot dishes. Xiao Qian felt that Ming Lang was a man who looked rough but had a delicate heart. She had mentioned before that she liked Tomato Scrambled Eggs, and he remembered it.


    It tasted pretty good.


    ¡°Cooking will be your task from now on,¡± Xiao Qian joked with Ming Lang.


    ¡°Sure, as long as you do the dishes,¡± Ming Lang didn¡¯t mind.


    ¡°Actually, when two people are together, there¡¯s no need for too much consideration. Getting along is enough, don¡¯t you think, Second Brother?¡± Xiao Qian suddenly turned the topic to Second Brother Yu, who had been silently eating all along.


    Hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s question, Second Brother Yu replied with a grunt.


    Dong Yi paused in feeding the child.


    Perceptive Xiao Qian, as if she didn¡¯t notice the awkwardness between Second Brother and Dong Yi, continued talking.


    ¡°Second Brother, you¡¯ve been divorced for a while now. Have you considered finding another mother for Panpan?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m full,¡± Second Brother Yu put down his bowl.


    Wanting to stand up, Ming Lang directly grabbed him and forcibly made him sit down.


    ¡°Our mother has been receiving calls about you every day. Many people want to introduce their daughters to you. When Dong Yi starts school soon, what will happen to Panpan? Leaving him at our mother¡¯s place all the time isn¡¯t good for the child either.¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately caught on.


    ¡°Even if they¡¯re good to the child, they can¡¯t replace parents¡¯ love. You delay any longer, the child grows up, and even if you find someone, the child might not be able to adapt. If there¡¯s someone suitable, you have to consider your personal issues.¡±


    Second Brother was bothered by Xiao Qian and Ming Lang¡¯s words.


    ¡°You two haven¡¯t even gotten engaged, and you¡¯re already wearing the same pants,¡±


    ¡°Honestly, why don¡¯t you call our mom right now and ask her yourself? See how many blind dates she has arranged for you?¡±


    As soon as Ming Lang¡¯s words fell, Dong Yi put down her bowl and stood up.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the bathroom.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t listen anymore and retreated to the bathroom, closing the door and not coming out again.


    Without Da Yi, Panpan held his breath and refused to eat. Second Brother tried to hold him, but he stubbornly sat in Dong Yi¡¯s place, waiting for her to return.


    Second Brother glared at Ming Lang.


    ¡°Can¡¯t even eat in peace.¡±


    It was all the fault of those two, babbling nonsense. Dong Yi must be feeling very awkward now, right?


    Second Brother wanted to find Dong Yi and comfort her, but he didn¡¯t know what to say, and besides, Ming Lang and Xiao Qian were still here, so he didn¡¯t know how to speak.


    ¡°Don¡¯t just look at the surface of the issue. Xiao Qian and I didn¡¯t say anything wrong. Why do you both feel awkward?¡±


    Ming Lang picked up his bowl and continued eating.


    Second Brother snatched the chopsticks away from him and placed them on the table.


    ¡°All you know is eating.¡±


    Xiao Qian fed Ming Lang a piece of meat, Ming Lang happily opened his mouth, and couldn¡¯t help but use his gaze to stimulate his divorced brother with a child, ¡°Second Brother, I feel sorry for you.¡±


    Having said all this, he and Xiao Qian had made it clear, but these two ostriches were still acting like this.


    If they hadn¡¯t pushed the situation along, these two would have likely hesitated for years and still stayed in the Stone Age. Ming Lang and Xiao Qian shared the same opinion.


    Things had to be made clear, they couldn¡¯t allow these two ostriches to continue pretending they didn¡¯t know and keep dragging things on. It would delay both of their lives, and whether it was a good outcome or a breakup, there had to be a result. Indecision would not lead to a good result for Dong Yi and Second Brother.


    After dinner, Xiao Qian said she wanted to eat fried chicken at the school gate. She asked Second Brother to drive Dong Yi there, while she and Ming Lang stayed at home to watch the children.


    Panpan became restless because he couldn¡¯t see his father and Yi Yi. He couldn¡¯t express his dissatisfaction with complete sentences since he started talking late, so he went around looking for trouble. One moment he complained that the game Xiao Qian played with him wasn¡¯t fun, the next he grumbled that Ming Lang didn¡¯t hold him high enough. When he was unhappy, he¡¯d cry and make Ming Lang and Xiao Qian¡¯s ears hurt.


    The two finally managed to get Panpan to sleep, but the naughty kid wet the bed in his sleep. Xiao Qian could only hold the naked sleeping child while Ming Lang changed the sheets.


    ¡°Raising a child is so difficult.¡± Ming Lang complained, Second Brother¡¯s child was not cute at all.


    ¡°Actually, once you¡¯re used to it, they can be very cute.¡± Xiao Qian saw Ming Lang complaining while carefully making the bed for the child. Ming Lang would probably be a good father in the future.


    ¡°It depends on whose child it is. I don¡¯t like Second Brother¡¯s child but if you give birth to one, I¡¯d like it. Qian Bao, should we have a few more children in the future?¡± Ming Lang felt happy just thinking about having children with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You like children?¡±


    ¡°I like the children you give birth to.¡± Ming Lang hadn¡¯t thought that far ahead, but seeing Xiao Qian holding Panpan, he imagined her holding their child, and she would be even more loving.


    ¡°You just keep talking.¡± Xiao Qian felt sweet inside, but didn¡¯t show it on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious. Having many children is actually quite nice. Look at our family, the children get along well. Even with Second Brother dragging us down, we still help him.¡±


    Ming Lang felt a bit regretful. His career would only allow him to have one child, which seemed a little too few. However, there would be the children from his elder brother¡¯s family to accompany his child, so they wouldn¡¯t be lonely.


    ¡°Will Second Brother open up to Da Yi when they go out this time?¡± Xiao Qian deliberately sent them out together, intending for Second Brother to explain everything clearly.


    They couldn¡¯t keep dragging things on without saying anything. Dong Yi couldn¡¯t always accompany Second Brother and take care of Panpan for him. Even if they thought their relationship was fine, it didn¡¯t look good to others, both for Dong Yi and Second Brother.


    Ming Lang knew Second Brother¡¯s character well. It was certain that he wouldn¡¯t choose Dong Yi. Although he had tried to figure out if Dong Yi held a special place in Second Brother¡¯s heart, Ming Lang already knew what the outcome would be.


    ¡°Second Brother should probably thank Dong Yi and then find a new doctor for Panpan.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t notice that Second Brother¡¯s feelings for Da Yi are different?¡±


    When Ming Lang tried to test Second Brother, Xiao Qian, as a bystander, saw it clearly.


    ¡°It¡¯s no use. My Second Brother is even more stubborn than me. You see him not talking, but his mind is set. Not to mention, he¡¯s a divorced man with a child. Even if he wasn¡¯t married, he wouldn¡¯t be with Dong Yi. If I hadn¡¯t known you had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I wouldn¡¯t have tried, either.¡±


    With such a large age gap and the woman being a student, there was no way Second Brother would choose Dong Yi.

 Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 331: The Snake is a Panacea (Monthly Ticket 1650+ updated)

    Chapter 357: Chapter 331: The Snake is a Panacea (Monthly Ticket 1650+ updated)


    ¡°Hmm, actually, stopping here might not necessarily be a bad thing.¡± Xiao Qian sighed, looking at little Panpan, who was still sleeping soundly.


    ¡°But I feel sorry for this little chub. He just became so close to Da Yi.¡±


    This was simply a case of meeting the right person at the wrong time.


    Xiao Qian already understood Dong Yi¡¯s heart through his dreams. Second Brother Yu might not be without feelings either.


    But with an age difference of nearly ten years between them, Second Brother already has a child, and Da Yi is still a student. No matter how one looks at it, they can¡¯t possibly continue. Dong Yi¡¯s feelings for Second Brother might have developed from gratitude to something deeper. With no experiences in love, she might mistake this for love.


    Xiao Qian was rational, but she still felt a faint sadness when it came to emotions.


    How wonderful it would be if every relationship could flourish, if every longing could have a beginning and an end.


    But reality never follows people¡¯s wishes.


    Dong Yi¡¯s feelings for Second Brother might be a mix of gratitude and emotional attachment. Second Brother Yu is a divorced man with a child, they not only have an age difference, they also come from different walks of life. The outcome of their future together is uncertain.


    Xiao Qian understood all of this, but when she came, when she was testing Second Brother¡¯s reaction with Dong Yi, she also had a little hope. If Second Brother could overcome his internal obstacles like Xiao Qiang from her family and be with Dong Yi, it would be a good ending for Dong Yi¡¯s feelings.


    ¡°In any case, I feel very conflicted right now. Even a person like me can¡¯t calculate every step of the future.¡± Xiao Qian murmured a few sentences before suddenly hitting Yu Minglang.


    ¡°This is all your fault!¡±


    Yu Minglang blinked innocently. He didn¡¯t seem to have done anything, had he?


    ¡°Being with you, I think about things that are beyond rationality. Take today¡¯s situation, I should think it¡¯s best to part ways, but in my heart, there is a hint of loss! Being in a relationship with you is no good, my IQ_is dropping!¡±


    ¡°..are you approaching your period again?¡± Yu Minglang thought a woman¡¯s menstrual cycle was a magical thing. Xiao Qian seemed especially irritable and very¡­womanly a few days beforehand.


    ¡°You damned fool! Periods come once a month, but standing next to you, Yu Minglang, is like an endless period, dragging down my IQ!¡±


    ¡°So, I¡¯ve become the Emperor of Menorrhagia?¡±


    ¡°Get out of here!¡±


    Xiao Qian was just venting. She vented all her disappointment into Yu Minglang.


    Women, such unreasonable creatures, though Boss Qian was a boss-level figure, she was still a woman and no exception to this rule.


    ¡°What¡¯s the use of having a high IQ? You¡¯re not a robot. Look at how cute you are now. When I first met you, you were like a little robot, always scheming. Isn¡¯t it normal to have blood, flesh, and emotions? I deal with more deceit in the office, and never held myself to the standards of a robot, like you do!¡±


    Yu Minglang thought that it¡¯s quite nice the way Xiao Qian is now. Although rationality occupies the majority of her, occasionally there¡¯s a little bit of sentimentality, a customary emotion for an ordinary person. Even if she thinks herself silly, it fits with the human condition.


    ¡°You¡¯re the robot! Yu Xiaoqiang, are you finding me annoying?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m criticizing myself, for being clumsy and not knowing how to coax you.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought that arguing with a woman, especially his woman, was an unreasonable and foolish behavior.


    The best way to deal with Xiao Qian was not to confront her head-on. There¡¯s going to be scratching whether he wins or loses, so it¡¯s better to give in from the start.


    ¡°At least you know it, go get your brother¡¯s camera from the coffee table.¡±


    ¡°What for?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve just spent so much time on his kid, causing us near friction. We have to vent at his child.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s IQhad returned.


    On the issue of messing around together, Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian were definitely in tune. He immediately went to get the camera.


    The heating in the room was great, little Panpan was sweating a bit in his sleep. Xiao Qian removed his thin quilt, revealing his naked little body.


    She arranged the baby in a surrender pose, with his legs facing each other. She directed Yu Minglang to take pictures.


    ¡°Hurry, a debt of the father is to be paid by his son. His father irritated us. So, we are going to take our anger out on his child. Let¡¯s get a close-up shot of this little one¡¯s genitals! Afterwards, we¡¯ll print it out, keep it, and when Panpan grows up and wants to get married, we¡¯ll show this photo to his in-laws.¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed with malicious glee.


    ¡°Future daughter-in-law, you are too cruel, not even sparing the kids


    here, put his hand by his mouth, make a drooling pose, right, good-¡± Yu Minglang was mocking Xiao Qian with his words but his actions were well- coordinated.


    The two of them were clicking away, taking pictures of Second Brother Yu¡¯s son. After they finished, they shared a look of mutual understanding.


    Right, they¡¯re not sparing even the children, what about it?


    True enough, after causing some mischief together, the intimacy just naturally increased. Xiao Qian¡¯s little annoyances as a woman had all been vented.


    Yu Minglang finally remembered the main subject.


    ¡°Qian Bao, why is it that the same snake in Jingjing¡¯s dream represents all her fears, but in Dong Yi¡¯s dream, you say¡­she has sexual repression and needs a boyfriend? I remember once I dreamt of snakes.¡±


    ¡°Once or twice doesn¡¯t really mean anything. Psychology is not dream interpretation. I can¡¯t tell you that whoever dreams of something, will definitely have this or that situation. What I analyzed about Dong Yi and Jingjing, is based on their current situations.¡±


    ¡°Tell me more, why do you reach different conclusions for the same thing?¡± Yu Minglang covered the baby¡¯s belly with the quilt.


    ¡°In dream interpretation, there are many explanations for snakes. And in psychology, it also has different implications. The shape of a snake is somewhat similar to a key part of a man, you can also understand it as, women who often dream of snakes are reflecting their attitudes towards marriage. The poisonous snake that Jingjing dreamed of means she¡¯s encountering unfavorable circumstances, such as being sexually violated.¡±


    ¡°What about Dong Yi? The snake that turned into a dragon?¡±


    ¡°Da Yi said the snake looked at her gently, and she was not afraid, she even liked it. This shows that she has budding feelings in her heart, and she is longing. So when we deal with a patient¡¯s dream, we ask how they feel about it, whether they are disgusted or pleased.¡±


    ¡°How did you discover the repression?¡±


    ¡°She really wanted to ride that dragon, to fly with it, but the dragon rejected her and spat out water. Yu Minglang, don¡¯t you think this metaphor is very apt and vivid? It basically reflects Da Yi¡¯s inner world.¡±


    Yu Minglang made a noise of realization, mouth agape, not knowing what to say.

 Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 332: Lingering Goodbyes (Monthly ticket 1700+ update)

    Chapter 358: Chapter 332: Lingering Goodbyes (Monthly ticket 1700+ update)


    ¡°Why do I feel conflicted in my heart? Da Yi lost her father at a young age, so she has a void in her heart when it comes to fatherly feelings. She longs for a father¡¯s love, and there is a significant age difference between Second Brother and her, so I doubt she can distinguish between the two types of feelings. According to her description of her dreams, I feel that Da Yi is also suppressing her emotions. Her subconscious craves for it, but her rationality is holding her back.¡±


    So, this is a tragic story of two suppressed people coming together.


    ¡°What do you plan to do?¡± Yu Minglang also feels a difficult sense of dealing with a complex family matter. Both his second brother and Dong Yi has a pitiful air of misfortune, bringing their miserable lives together.


    Let them separate. Both have insurmountable issues to deal with, and neither has an assertive personality.


    But if they don¡¯t separate, there are so many things they have to face as well.


    Even for smart people like Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, it¡¯s hard to make a reasonable judgment on other people¡¯s feelings.


    ¡°Nothing is easy in life, from meeting to parting, from seeing each other to saying goodbye. It¡¯s better to suffer the pain of missing each other rather than longing to be reunited like drifting duckweed.¡±


    ¡°Speak human language!¡±


    ¡°In human language, it means to accept fate and not worry about the outcome. Not all feelings have a beginning and an end. If it¡¯s impossible to get the desired outcome, it¡¯s better to let go gracefully. We¡¯ve already enjoyed the process, experienced the taste of liking someone, so it¡¯s greedy to seek an outcome further. It¡¯s good enough to have loved.¡±


    Xiao Qian made a passionate speech with chicken soup.


    Second Brother and Dong Yi could only drink some chicken soup for the soul.


    Yu Minglang felt that every word Xiao Qian said was right, but he couldn¡¯t help but be vigilant in his heart.


    He brought her into his arms and held her tightly.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, the outcome is essential. We can¡¯t apply this theory in our relationship.¡±


    ¡°Of course. Being with a man like Erhuo, there are many unknown experiences waiting for me. I want to experience every stage.¡±


    Yu Minglang nodded in satisfaction, but after a few seconds, he realized something.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, who are you calling Erhuo? Stand there, don¡¯t run! Why are you holding the child? You can¡¯t use them as a shield, wait for me¡­ ¡±


    As Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were flirting, Dong Yi and Second Brother were still waiting in line in the cold wind.


    The fried chicken store is very popular.


    But it wasn¡¯t busy enough to make people like them wait for so long.


    Every time it was almost their turn, they would instinctively step back to the end of the line and let the people in front go first.


    No one spoke, standing in line silently together.


    Although Dong Yi had coaxed the child for Second Brother for so long, she never had the opportunity to be alone with him like this, waiting in line together for a common purpose.


    They always took Panpan with them when they left the house.


    Before Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang broke the thin veil between them, Second Brother and Dong Yi never felt any problem with their interactions.


    But after Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang finished speaking, the feelings Second Brother and Dong Yi had been avoiding in their hearts were exposed.


    They had a feeling that they could never return to the carefree days they had before.


    Something was bound to be exposed tonight.


    However, neither wanted to be the first to speak, so they passively dragged on time by repeatedly giving up their chances to others.


    It was freezing outside. The cold wind penetrated their clothes, but they didn¡¯t realize it; they just stood there together in silence.


    Finally, it was their turn again. Dong Yi instinctively wanted to move back to let the people behind them, but the owner recognized them.


    ¡°You two, do you want to buy or not? There¡¯s only one left.¡±


    ¡°We want it!¡± Yu Mingyi replied.


    ¡°We don¡¯t want it!¡± Dong Yi vetoed.


    ¡°Do you want it or not?¡± The boss urged impatiently.


    ¡°We want it.¡± Second Brother insisted.


    Dong Yi felt a little disappointed that things couldn¡¯t go on any longer. An inevitable outcome approached.


    Finally getting the last piece of fried chicken, Second Brother drove Dong Yi home. They continued to maintain the silence. As they approached their house, Dong Yi couldn¡¯t help but speak up.


    ¡°If we keep waiting, will it eventually slip away, disappear forever?¡±


    In her reserved character, this was the most suggestive thing she had ever said. Dong Yi gripped the plastic bag nervously, awaiting Yu Mingyi¡¯s response.


    Yu Mingyi was silent for a moment before he spoke.


    ¡°Da Yi, you¡¯re still young, and you¡¯ll have many choices in life. Fried chicken is great for someone your age, but in a few years, when you start working, there will be more suitable options for you. Missing out now might not be a bad thing.¡±


    The car¡¯s heater was on, but Dong Yi felt as if cold water had been poured on her heart, making her shiver from head to toe.


    ¡°You¡¯re not me¡­how do you know¡­¡± She held the plastic bag tightly.


    ¡°Being a lot older than you, I¡¯ve seen more people and things. As an elder, it¡¯s my duty to tell you what you don¡¯t know yet. Da Yi, your classes are starting soon, and taking care of Panpan won¡¯t be convenient. You¡¯ve worked hard these days. In the future ¡±


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s thoughts were clear, but he didn¡¯t know why it felt like he had a lump in his throat.


    ¡°So, I don¡¯t need to come anymore, should I?¡± Dong Yi answered for him, feeling like she¡¯s been slapped in the face.


    Nothing could humiliate her more than being rejected, leaving her soul empty, shattering her feelings for Panpan.


    Just because she fell in love with someone she shouldn¡¯t have, they won¡¯t even let her see the child anymore.


    To Panpan, she was truly fond of her, without any ulterior motives, and she never tried to please the child to win over Second Brother.


    As a child, she was pitiful ¨C she lost her father and mother. If it weren¡¯t for Boss Qian opening her heart, she would have been just like Panpan, a lonely child afraid of interacting with others. Indeed, Panpan¡¯s presence evoked her maternal instincts.


    Now that Yu Mingyi had used a seemingly gentle but particularly stringent method to cut off her thoughts, she could no longer see the child. Dong Yi felt like she was drowning in ice-cold water, struggling for breath.


    Her sad expression unsettled Yu Mingyi. He wanted to be more tactful, but somehow it came out all wrong, as if she were about to cry.


    ¡°When Ming Lang and Xiao Qian return, they¡¯re taking Panpan away. It¡¯s not appropriate to keep bothering you.¡±


    ¡°Why is it inappropriate? Just because of me, just because I     ¡±


    Just because I fell in love with you, you rejected me so severely? Dong Yi couldn¡¯t say it, feeling too cruel.


    ¡°You have your own life, and it¡¯s not good to always be surrounded by a child. This time, I didn¡¯t consider everything thoroughly, and I¡¯ve delayed you for a month.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think it was a delay. I was quite happy.¡± Up until tonight, Dong Yi felt everything was going well, but now everything was different.

 Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 333: Qian Bao is Correct (Monthly Ticket 1750+ Update)

    Chapter 359: Chapter 333: Qian Bao is Correct (Monthly Ticket 1750+ Update)


    Dong Yi pretended to have a family, pretended to be the lover who returned home late every day, cooked for him, took care of his baby, even if she never expressed it, she secretly thought in her heart that it was a special, pure little happiness.


    But this one-sided little happiness is shattered just like that.


    ¡°I¡¯m also very grateful for the contributions you¡¯ve made for me and Panpan ¨C I¡¯ll count the medical expenses for you, you¡¯ve missed working for a month, and also, if you want to find a boyfriend, there are young pilots in our team, I can introduce you to them.¡±


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t know why he said such words. In fact, he didn¡¯t mean it. Perhaps it was because he saw Dong Yi was about to cry, so he randomly found a topic, which was obviously a terrible one.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, you bastard!¡± After Dong Yi finished speaking, she slapped him in the face, got out of the car, and pointed at his nose.


    ¡°Slapping you like this, we¡¯re even. You don¡¯t have to worry about me clinging to you. I still have my pride. I¡¯ll leave tonight. I won¡¯t get in your way!¡±


    After saying that, she ran into the building sobbing. This was the worst emotional breakdown she had ever experienced.


    Yu Mingyi wanted to chase after her but felt it was meaningless to do so. Instead, he sat in the car and pounded the steering wheel.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were having a great time when Dong Yi stormed in, clearly having just cried.


    Xiao Qian pushed Yu Minglang away and saw Dong Yi quickly rush into the room, stuffing her clothes into her bag.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian exchanged a glance, and Yu Minglang shrugged.


    He knew his low EQ Second Brother wouldn¡¯t say anything high-level, couldn¡¯t he be more tactful and reduce the harm to the girl?


    Xiao Qian entered the room and pressed Dong Yi¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Calm down, close your eyes, count to ten quietly, and soothe your emotions.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t calm down!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll get sick easily like this. I¡¯ll accompany you back to school. We¡¯ll have Ming Lang drive us later. If you have anything to say, we can discuss it in the dormitory.¡±


    Xiao Qian was also curious about what Second Brother Yu had said to Dong Yi to make an introverted girl so upset.


    Dong Yi¡¯s luggage was simple, just one small bag. After packing, she didn¡¯t rush to leave but went to Panpan¡¯s room. Looking at the sleeping Panpan, she wanted to reach out and touch him but was afraid of waking the child, so she just stayed by his side looking.


    Yu Minglang took a picture of this scene with his camera. He felt obliged to show his low EQbrother how much stress he¡¯d caused the girl.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you leave tomorrow morning? After sending Panpan back to the Yu Family, you won¡¯t wake up and look for you.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bear it any longer.


    She began to doubt her judgment, whether it was right or wrong. Dong Yi¡¯s eyes could melt anyone¡¯s heart with just one glance. Eyes don¡¯t lie, and she had invested too much emotion in the child.


    ¡°Even if I stay, what¡¯s the point? When it¡¯s time to leave, you can¡¯t stop. Let¡¯s go¡­¡± Dong Yi cried while looking at Panpan reluctantly.


    If only she could control her emotions better, if she didn¡¯t think about all sorts of things, maybe she could spend more time with Panpan.


    Now she has nothing left, hoping that when Panpan wakes up, he won¡¯t look for her, it would be best if he forgets her.


    Yu Minglang drove Xiao Qian and Dong Yi back to their dormitory, cursing Second Brother Yu ten thousand times in his heart.


    If Second Brother could learn to be tactful and not do something too hurtful, perhaps Da Yi wouldn¡¯t have left so directly. The relationship collapsed, and he couldn¡¯t cuddle his lovely Qian Bao to sleep.


    He thought he could spend the night at Second Brother¡¯s house. Even if they didn¡¯t do single-handed push-ups, cuddling for a while and kissing a few times would be fine.


    But everything was gone.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t just leave Dong Yi alone; she had to go and accompany her friend.


    Meanwhile, Yu Minglang was dragged away by the depressed Second Brother Yu. The two brothers carried a box of beer and drank in silence with leftover dishes.


    Just a few hours ago, this was a warm little home where Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian teased Second Brother together. Now, the women were gone, and the house was empty.


    Being separated from Xiao Qian was painful for Yu Minglang. His originally wonderful night, holding his fiancee and flirting, turned into drinking sullenly with a divorced older man.


    Yu Mingyi was also in pain. He knew what he did today was wrong and his words were too harsh, but once they were said, it was inappropriate to explain now.


    He didn¡¯t want to delay the young girl and didn¡¯t want to give her any hope because the more hope he gave her, the more painful she would be in the future. However, Yu Mingyi felt that what he said was too much. Once he said it, his heart lacked a piece, and he could only keep pouring wine into his mouth to drown his sorrows.


    The happiest one was little Panpan, who slept soundly in bed. The child didn¡¯t know that so much had happened in his family while he was sleeping. In just one sleep, everything had changed.


    ¡°Second Brother, if you really can¡¯t let it go, why not consider it? The girl has feelings for you, and you¡¯re not heartless. What¡¯s the harm in trying?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s words made Yu Mingyi¡¯s hand pause.


    ¡°Youngest, this doesn¡¯t sound like something you¡¯d say.¡±


    Yu Minglang shrugged, ¡°Maybe I¡¯m infected by my Qian Bao¡¯s premenstrual sentimentality.¡±


    In fact, both he and Xiao Qian were quite rational people.


    From this perspective, Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t do anything wrong either.


    He didn¡¯t want to delay the girl, so he had to be more ruthless.


    ¡°People can¡¯t just live on being sentimental. You¡¯re getting engaged soon, you need to be more mature.¡± Yu Mingyi told his younger brother.


    ¡°I think I¡¯m mature enough. It¡¯s you, married and divorced, not yet living life clearly. How could I have such a Second Brother like you? If you¡¯re not interested in her, then don¡¯t get her involved in the first place.¡±


    ¡°At first, I really treated her as a younger generation¡­¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s taller than my Qian Bao! You call her a younger generation? She calls you uncle, so you really think you¡¯re her uncle? Do the two of you have blood ties? And haven¡¯t you noticed that she¡¯s stopped calling you uncle recently?¡± Yu Mingyi was taken aback.


    Right, when did her address change?


    ¡°If you really reject her, why didn¡¯t you correct her when her address changed? Second Brother Yu, are you feigning ignorance and watching the girl sink deeper? Of course, I know that if you had that kind of EQ you wouldn¡¯t have had such a miserable previous marriage. Hahaha!¡±


    Yu Mingyi glared at Yu Minglang, ¡°I found that you¡¯ve become more talkative and annoying since you got engaged.¡±


    ¡°If you weren¡¯t my real brother, why would I waste my breath on you? I just don¡¯t like how you handle things. My Qian Bao is right.¡±


    ¡°Is anything she says right in your eyes?¡±

 Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Chapter 334: Divide and Conquer (Monthly Ticket 18OO+ Update)

    Chapter 360: Chapter 334: Divide and Conquer (Monthly Ticket 18OO+ Update)


    ¡°This time she is absolutely right, my Qian Bao said, anyone who does something wrong has to pay the price. Even if they hurt someone in a state of ignorance, they must pay the price. So I don¡¯t feel sorry for you at all, and 1 think you¡¯re quite despicable. You are not young anymore, and you didn¡¯t notice what Da Yi didn¡¯t pay attention to, so the most despicable and unsympathetic person is you.¡±


    As Yu Minglang spoke, he quickly sent a text message to Xiao Qian to report on his work.


    Xiao Qian was also busy comforting her emotions. When she saw the message sent by Yu Xiaoqiang, she replied with a few words.


    Well done!


    With the comfort of his fiancee, Yu Minglang became even more energetic in stimulating the frustrated Second Brother Yu.


    ¡°If you had been this resolute back then, would Wang Xiaohong have tortured you for so long? Would your Panpan almost have been abused into autism?¡±


    Yu Mingyi put the wine bottle heavily on the table.


    ¡°Don¡¯t compare them, they are different.¡±


    ¡°Why are they different? Second Brother Yu, you know they are different yourself. I understand your feelings very well. In fact, in my eyes, Xiao Mei is also a unique existence. As soon as I see her, I know she is different. Since she is different, why let her go?¡±


    -She¡¯s still a child. At her age, she will blindly adore older people. It¡¯s not really love. Would you have me, a divorced man with a child, deceive a young girl s feelings? That¡¯s my own child who I saved from death!!¡±


    Yu Mingyi could only say a few words to Xiao Qiang.


    -Isn¡¯t it great to digest internally? What are you fretting about? If she doesn¡¯t follow you, she won¡¯t follow anyone else. Maybe it¡¯s better to be with you than anyone else.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words left Second Brother Yu speechless. He wanted to refute but couldn¡¯t find a reason to, so he remained silent in the end.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t told Xiao Qian about this, but I will speak from the perspective of a family member while Xiao Mei is not around. Second Brother, what you said is not a big deal. Your conditions are also good, even if you are married for the second time, there are women who want to chase you. Look at the pictures on mom¡¯s table. Yes, you have a child, but Dong Yi doesn¡¯t reject your son. Isn¡¯t that just right? Be nice to her later, and everything will be fine.¡±


    The reason Yu Minglang didn¡¯t say this in front of Xiao Qian was that he had a hunch that if he said so, Xiao Mei might not be willing to listen, but the fact


    was just that.


    Yu Mingyi shook his head, grabbed the wine bottle and continued drinking. He couldn¡¯t bully a young girl he had snatched back from the hands of the Death


    God.


    But why isn¡¯t she the young girl from back then anymore?


    When did he realize that she had grown up?


    In Yu Mingyi¡¯s mind, the events of a few days ago suddenly appeared. He happened to have no training in the afternoon, so he came back early.


    At that time, it was originally the time for Dong Yi to take the child outside to play and sunbathe. He thought no one was at home.


    He had never come back during the day, but when he opened the door, he saw Dong Yi wrapped in a towel holding another towel-wrapped Xiao Panpan, just after taking a bath.


    ¡°You little rascal, you wet the bed. Are you bad or not?¡± Dong Yi¡¯s words from that time still echoed in Yu Mingyi¡¯s ears.


    Probably because she didn¡¯t expect Yu Mingyi to come back at this time, she and Panpan both froze, and Panpan was so excited to see her father that she accidentally kicked Dong Yi¡¯s towel apart with her waving limbs.


    That large patch of white¡­


    Thinking of that scene now, Yu Mingyi¡¯s nose still feels hot, an unprecedented surge of blood. It¡¯s not like he hadn¡¯t seen it before, Wang Xiaohong had tried various ways to seduce him for a while in order to have sex with him.


    But he had no reaction to it, and just that one look deeply imprinted in his heart.


    Although he immediately turned away, and Dong Yi immediately went into the bedroom, he saw everything.


    He didn¡¯t know whether to hate himself for his too good vision or to rejoice, anyway, Second Brother Yu was now very upset.


    From that moment on, Dong Yi stopped calling him ¡°Uncle¡±. He didn¡¯t know whether he really hadn¡¯t noticed or had noticed but wasn¡¯t willing to admit it, but he himself didn¡¯t want to think about it.


    ¡°Anyway, I would rather have her hate me than regret it in the future. She should have a more beautiful life.¡± With a gulp of wine, Yu Mingyi felt a mixture of hot and cold inside, the more he drank, the more agitated he became.


    Xiao Qiang and Xiao Mei were a very interesting couple.


    When they were together, Xiao Qiang¡¯s opinions were dominant, and Xiao Mei concurred with him.


    But when the two of them were separated and each of them was persuading, their positions were reversed.


    Xiao Qiang advocated that Second Brother could try, while Xiao Mei advocated breaking up.


    In the dormitory, on a bed that had been cold for more than a month, Xiao Qian silently handed tissues to the crying Dong Yi.


    ¡°Cry for a while to vent it, I¡¯m getting engaged soon. If your eyes are swollen, you won¡¯t look good.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go, I don¡¯t want to see him. I don¡¯t want to see him for the rest of my life.¡±


    After saying this, Dong Yi wanted to cry again.


    His last words that he would introduce her to a boyfriend hit her like a heavy hammer, and every breath hurt her.


    ¡°Look, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be like this. Where¡¯s your ambition? Where¡¯s your dignity? Rejected by a man, you don¡¯t even want to be friends? If I knew you¡¯d be like this, 1 wouldn¡¯t have taken you as my apprentice. Did Second Brother Yu provoke you? Did Yu Xiaoqiang and I provoke you? You won¡¯t even go to my engagement? Don¡¯t you know that my family is short of people?¡±


    After hearing what Xiao Qian said, Dong Yi cried again, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Boss Qian. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll cry when I see him. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to control myself and ruin your engagement.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, you can¡¯t control your Gigi, huh-¡± Xiao Qian deliberately imitated a lisp trying to make her happy.


    ¡°Panpan speaks like this, with nasal sounds that are always unclear. I¡¯ve been correcting him these days, and he¡¯s been especially fond of blinking lately, which I¡¯m also correcting.¡±


    ¡°When a child appears with a certain erroneous behavior, such as blinking or licking their lips, it¡¯s best not to remind them every time you see it. But when you remind them, you are actually deepening their impression, and over time they will really develop that habit.¡±


    Xiao Qian used her expertise to correct her attention.


    ¡°What should I do then?¡±


    ¡°Silently guard, don¡¯t deliberately remind. Have you been under a lot of pressure lately and passed it on to your child? This child is sensitive. Just release the pressure for him, and the blinking will ease.¡±


    ¡°But I won¡¯t be able to protect him in the future¡­ Second Brother Yu is too bad¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, seeing that the heartbroken woman was the same, whatever she said, she could always think of it.


    ¡°Right, he is too bad. Since he¡¯s so bad, isn¡¯t it a good thing for you to leave him? There must be someone who wants your unexpressed motherly love and your inexplicable fondness for older men. He, Second Brother Yu, doesn t appreciate it, but there are plenty of men who do.. How about I introduce a few to you?¡±

 Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 335: Experience is Enough (Monthly ticket 1850+ updated)

    Chapter 361: Chapter 335: Experience is Enough (Monthly ticket 1850+ updated)


    Xiao Qian was not just bullshitting, Dong Yi also has a lot going for her. She is taller than the average girl, and is even the top student of a prestigious major in a top-tier university. She won¡¯t have to worry about finding a job after graduation, and the central point is, she¡¯s good-looking.


    For good-looking women, the options will always be more.


    ¡°No¡­ I don¡¯t want to like any man ever again. I¡¯m good on my own. I¡¯ll work hard to earn money. Boss Qian, he can dump all the money he wants on me, boohoo!¡±


    Xiao Qian had to admire Second Brother Yu¡¯s skill. To agitate such an introverted and steady girl to the point of speaking incoherently¡­


    Okay, he did have a few tricks.


    Those who have their hearts broken always say they never want to love again. But when they meet someone suitable, they¡¯ll excitedly throw themselves into it, completely forgetting their disillusioned faces in the beginning.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m serious¡­ I¡¯m too distressed¡­¡±


    ¡°Feeling distressed is a good thing! Experience the bitterness, sweetness, sourness, and spiciness of life when you¡¯re young. That¡¯s youth. I should spend some time recording your sad face. When you fall in love again, I¡¯ll show it to you. These are all precious memories.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, are you still my friend? I¡¯m in such a state, and you¡¯re not even trying to comfort me!¡±


    ¡°What am I supposed to comfort you for? When a girl reaches a certain age, she will meet someone she likes, feel her heart race for him, feel heartbreak for him, get angry because of him, these are all good experiences. Dong Yi, do you regret liking him?¡±


    Although Yu Mingyi¡¯s final words were harsh, Dong Yi thought back of her memories cooking and looking after the child with him, and shook her head tearfully.


    ¡°No regrets!¡±


    ¡°See, the disciple I raised has insight. Right, having a good process, even if the end didn¡¯t go the way we wanted, didn¡¯t you enjoy the process? When you look back when you¡¯re old, you loved an outstanding old man when you were young, you did silly things and shed tears. Teh your grandchildren, these are all memories.¡±


    Dong Yi shook her head, ¡°There won¡¯t be any grandchildren, no sons either, nothing is left.¡±


    In Dong Yi¡¯s heart, there are no good men after Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°That¡¯s what every heartbroken person says. I felt the same when Xiao Qiang and I broke up last time. But now, we¡¯re almost engaged.¡±


    Everyone says thmgs in anger, but when you think back on it later, it¡¯s indeed quite childish.


    ¡°At least you¡¯ve been in a relationship. I haven¡¯t even confessed my love and I¡¯ve already been rejected.¡±


    Dong Yi felt like she had experienced the most horrible thing in her life.


    Xiao Qian enjoyed Dong Yi¡¯s crying and venting.


    With Dong Yi¡¯s personality, being able to express her sadness and grievances demonstrated her trust in Xiao Qian, and it also meant that the psychological therapy Xiao Qian had previously given her had worked well.


    If she were to keep it inside, saying nothing, that would be dangerous and could easily lead to a recurrence of mental illness.


    ¡±Cry it out. As a complete person, you have the right to express your emotions m any way you want. I¡¯m willing to share with you. You can also express all your feelings about him. Say it however you want.¡±


    Xiao Qian guided her to vent her emotions.


    ¡°Boss Qian, do we really have no chance at all?¡±


    A girl can become daring and proactive when she likes a man. If this were the past, Dong Yi wouldn¡¯t say these words even in exchange for her life.


    ¡°Well, how should I say it? Do you want me to answer from a doctor¡¯s perspective or as a friend?¡±


    ¡°I want to hear both.¡±


    The truth is, it doesn¡¯t matter whether you¡¯re together or not. Because no matter what I say now, you won¡¯t take it to heart. A girl at this time is the blindest, especially when you like him. No matter what I say to persuade you, you¡¯ll find a thousand reasons in your heart to refute me. The only truth is, you like him.¡±


    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡±


    It¡¯s so sad, he doesn¡¯t even like me!


    ¡°But if you want my perspective as someone who¡¯s been through it, it doesn¡¯t matter whether you end up together or not. You are always you. No one else can take your place in life. You two¡¯s issues cannot be made clear through some inspirational quotes. Anyway, just keep moving forward, and it¡¯ll be okay after you¡¯re through this phase.¡±


    Dong Yi listened, her eyes blank. Boss Qian¡¯s meaning is quite vague. In the end, can they be together, or can they not?


    ¡°Love is a phase of life. A complete life requires going through its ups and downs. If you want to cry, cry; if you want to smile, smile; you can do whatever you want. But after doing that, you have to live your own life. Even if one day you fall in love with someone else, or one day you can be with him, the outcome will be the same. You still have to live your own life.¡±


    Therefore, as a friend, offering Dong Yi a warm embrace, companionship, and patience is enough as she goes through this inevitable phase in her life.


    Life, aging, sickness and death, just like love¡¯s constant reunion and separation, are irreversible. If you choose not to love or like out of fear for the pain of any of these phases, even if life isn¡¯t full of ups and downs, you won¡¯t find happiness.


    Yu Minglang had indeed changed some of Xiao Qian¡¯s views. Seeing Dong Yi¡¯s tearful yet reluctant bouts, Xiao Qian seemed to suddenly understand the meaning of Yu Minglang¡¯s words to her.


    Being a smart robot sometimes isn¡¯t as good as being a silly fool. Going through a cycle of love, hatred, infatuation, and rage, that¡¯s life.


    Xiao Qian accompanied Dong Yi and cried with her until midnight. The two


    girls slept together, hugging each other.


    Besides love, friendship is also an integral part of life. Without either, life isn¡¯t complete.


    Dong Yi is not even 20 years old yet. This phase of life is bound to happen sooner or later. Thankfully, the one who¡¯s accompanying her through this growth is a psychologist, who¡¯s especially good at offering guidance.


    After talking to Xiao Qian that night, Dong Yi slept soundly. In her dream, she saw the big snake that always looked at her tenderly.


    This time, the snake wanted to turn into a dragon again. Dong Yi rushed over, hugged its head and beat it up. After the beating, the big snake seemed to be begging her to ride it!


    Then when Dong Yi wanted to mount it, Xiao Qian¡¯s voice suddenly appeared out of nowhere, ¡°If you want to get hurt, go ahead, you want to reconcile, reconcile. You bubble up in happiness if you so desire!¡±


    So Dong Yi turned around and walked away. The dragon was crying behind her. She joyously laughed at the sky with her hands on her hips.


    Yes, it deserves it! It has the same eyes as Second Brother Yu, it deserves it!


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t sleep because of Dong Yi¡¯s laughter.


    It seemed like her emotional counseling was pretty successful. Dong Yi seemed to have let out some of her emotions.


    She sent a text to Yu Minglang who was also responsible for the counseling-or his actions could be described as rubbing salt into her wounds.


    It was already two o¡¯clock in the morning when Xiao Qian sent the message.


    She couldn¡¯t sleep and asked if Yu Minglang was still awake.


    Yu Minglang was just finishing up at his end too.


    Second Brother Yu was silent after saying a few words at first, just drinking in silence.


    The man who could usually hold his liquor well had thrown up from drinking beer, and was now lying on the bed unable to get up..

 Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Chapter 336: At the Engagement Banquet (Monthly ticket 1900+ update)

    Chapter 362: Chapter 336: At the Engagement Banquet (Monthly ticket 1900+ update)


    Poor Yu Minglang not only had to clean up the mess but also had to take off Second Brother Yu¡¯s shoes and clothes. Just when he was about to lie on the sofa and space out for a while, Panpan woke up. She went barefoot from room to room, couldn¡¯t find Dong Yi, and began to cry loudly in the living room. Father Yu was too drunk to be of any help, so Uncle Yu Minglang had no choice but to hold and comfort the kid. Usually, Panpan was a well-behaved child, but after not seeing Dong Yi, she felt deeply hurt. No matter how Yu Minglang tried to comfort her, she just kept crying and even kicked him hard.


    Yu Minglang was skilled in dealing with bad guys, but when it came to handling a three-year-old kid, he couldn¡¯t exactly use his martial arts techniques on his nephew. Even if Panpan kicked him in the eye, he couldn¡¯t cry out in pain and just carried on trying to soothe her.


    His hand hadn¡¯t fully healed, so he couldn¡¯t put in too much effort. With his one good hand, he carried the tantrum-throwing Panpan, exerting all his strength to finally get her to fall asleep.


    Right after this ordeal, feeling completely drained, Yu Minglang received a text from Xiao Qian.


    Instantly energized, he pitifully sent Xiao Qian a message.


    Xiao Qian opened it and couldn¡¯t help but laugh at Yu Minglang¡¯s text.


    He had written: ¡°Xiao Mei, let¡¯s just have one child, taking care of kids is exhausting.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the sleeping Dong Yi and tiptoed out to the hallway to make a phone call.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been wronged¡­ Panpan kicked me¡­ Her little feet may be small, but they hurt a lot when they hit me, especially on my arm. Xiao Mei, I can¡¯t do one-armed push-ups now, I¡¯m seriously injured.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Of all things to worry about, he¡¯s concerned about this!


    Xiao Qian thought in astonishment, could this be the legendary strong sexual desire?


    After chatting a bit with Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian struggled to fall asleep. So, she got up, took out her phone card, and replaced it with another one.


    This card was arranged by Zheng Xu, and it was unregistered, with no caller ID or any way to trace its origin. It only had a small amount of call credit, and once it was used up, it could be thrown away without being traced.


    Xiao Qian had over 20 such untraceable, anonymous phone cards.


    Ever since she found out who was spreading negative rumors about her, she decided to use one card per day. Once it was used up, she¡¯d replace it with a new one, without anyone being able to trace the source.


    The phone cards were a gift from Zheng Xu for their engagement, obtained through special relationships. Xiao Qian had insisted on having them, despite Zheng Xu¡¯s contempt and incessant mocking of her character.


    Yeah, it was pretty annoying.


    Xiao Qian inserted the phone card and dialed a number, not speaking when the call connected so that no one would know whose voice it was. She then placed the phone beside her pillow.


    The call connected, and a tired-sounding woman picked up the phone.


    ¡°Will you ever stop?¡±


    Xiao Qian deliberately made a noise to indicate she was still there.


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Xiao Qian yawned. She didn¡¯t want anything; she just wanted to torment this person.


    In her sleep, Dong Yi dreamt of tormenting Second Brother Yu again and giggled delightfully.


    Hearing the sudden sound effect in the middle of the night, the party on the other end of the line was frightened and quickly hung up.


    Xiao Qian removed the phone card and threw it into the trash bin.


    Hmm, there are only 5 cards left.


    Which means there are only 5 days left until her Engagement Banquet with Yu Minglang.


    She wanted to keep tormenting this person until the big day and then finally see her true face.


    Oh, how she was looking forward to seeing those dark circles under her eyes. After causing mischief, Xiao Qian felt refreshed and slept soundly until noon.


    While Dong Yi and Second Brother Yu had a falling-out, the engagement banquet for Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang went on as planned.


    In the end, Dong Yi attended the engagement party after being invited. She had lost some weight, but after being consoled by Xiao Qian for several days, her emotions had stabilized, and she no longer became emotional whenever Second Brother Yu was mentioned.


    Xiao Qian knew Dong Yi was still suffering from her unrequited love and couldn¡¯t move on overnight. Even though Dong Yi never confessed her feelings, in her heart, she felt like she had experienced a lifetime of sorrow.


    Mother Yu single-handedly took care of the engagement banquet, so Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have to do anything except show up for the fitting of her dress. It was very convenient.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s engagement feast was held in a hotel in Qiang City owned by Big Brother Yu.


    That day happened to be Yu Minglang¡¯s birthday.


    Being able to secure the love of his life on his 25th birthday was the best gift Yu Minglang could have received.


    To organize the engagement banquet, Father Yu and Mother Yu had a huge fight.


    Mother Yu wanted a grand event, especially since Xiao Qian¡¯s reputation had almost been ruined before. Even though Xiao Qian and the youngest Yu Family member collaborated to strike back nicely, Mother Yu¡¯s heart still wasn¡¯t satisfied. She wanted a grand engagement banquet to wash away the grievances from being judged by their relatives.


    She was also afraid that if the event was too small, the relatives would think the Yu Family looked down on Xiao Qian.


    However, Father Yu thought it was unnecessary to care about what those trashy relatives said and just do what they liked. He felt that having a talented daughter-in-law like Xiao Qian, who had even performed so well on TV, was more than enough to impress their old friends and neighbors.


    Most of those relatives lived far away, and he didn¡¯t care what they thought or how they acted. Bothering to invite them would mean having to attend to their demands.


    Neither party would budge in their argument, and they almost came to blows.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t stand it any longer, so he called Xiao Qian, telling her that his parents were going crazy over the engagement banquet. Mother Yu was so angry that she threatened to leave the house, while Father Yu claimed that if she dared to leave, he would eat braised pork for ten days straight as revenge.


    This matter had gotten out of hand, and Xiao Qian¡¯s position in the family now seemed even higher than Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s, so they hastily asked for her help.


    Xiao Qian went to the study room and had a two-hour talk with Father Yu and Mother Yu behind closed doors. When she came out, both of the old couple had been pacified. Mother Yu was convinced, and Father Yu was very satisfied. He thought Xiao Qian had a good sense of the bigger picture, although he did feel a bit regretful that he wouldn¡¯t be able to eat braised pork for ten consecutive days.


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s mediation, Mother Yu finally compromised. As it turned out, Xiao Qian sided with Father Yu in this matter, not agreeing to a grand event. At first, Mother Yu didn¡¯t agree, so Xiao Qian presented her with a hypothetical scenario.


    ¡°If we invite all those people over, where will they stay? We have to arrange accommodations for them, right? They¡¯d also want us to help them find jobs, right? If we can¡¯t arrange jobs for them, then we¡¯d have to help them find suitable partners, right? After all this trouble, our family wouldn¡¯t have to do anything else for half a month except attend to these people.¡±


    Seeing that Mother Yu was still not happy, Xiao Qian decided to play her trump card.


    ¡°Auntie, just think about it. Imagine if all those relatives of ours from far away each brought someone like Wang Xiaohong and crowded around you -¡±


    ¡°No way!¡± Mother Yu got chills at the mention of Wang Xiaohong¡¯s name.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just have a simple event.¡±


    Xiao Qian silently made a cross in her heart, thanking Wang Xiaohong for her contributions to their family..

 Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 337: Xiaoxis Appearance (Monthly

    Chapter 363: Chapter 337: Xiaoxi¡¯s Appearance (Monthly


    Ticket 1950+ Update)


    Xiao Qian had already anticipated this. Father Yu was the absolute authority in the family, and it was better to take the initiative to mention it herself rather than letting the stubborn old man be unhappy. On the other hand, she knew that Yu Minglang¡¯s future achievements would be no less brilliant than his father¡¯s, so it was best for such high-ranking people to avoid suspicion in these superficial matters and not to seek petty gains. The best approach was to take the initiative.


    This move also made Yu Xiaoqiang feel guilty towards her and naturally treat her better in the future. Xiao Qian had calculated everything well and was just waiting for the hidden mastermind to show up at the engagement banquet. She had never admitted defeat to anyone in a direct confrontation, and she wasn¡¯t about to start now.


    These days, while Xiao Qian was busy comforting her heartbroken friend, she spared some time every day to harass the person behind the scenes with ¡¯ anonymous phone calls and such.


    Although it was supposed to be a small event, with only relatives from both families and Yu Minglang¡¯s friends invited, there were still more than twenty tables. Xiao Qian¡¯s side had only two tables, with friends like Shi Yu, Dong Yi, and Shuixian included, and just one table for relatives.


    This too was Xiao Qian¡¯s decision.


    Jia Xiufang had an even bigger headache about inviting people than the Yu family side.


    After divorcing Chen Lin, she had little contact with her former in-laws, except for the Fourth Uncle¡¯s family, who was relatively close.


    Not only did Fourth Uncle¡¯s family take care of Grandmother, but Xiao Qian occasionally sent some food over. Chen Chao, their child, had a good relationship with Xiao Qian, so she had never lost contact with this family. As for other relatives, she didn¡¯t care; having rubbish relatives was worse than having none at all.


    On Jia Xiufang¡¯s side, her two older brothers, Second Maternal Uncle and Eldest Uncle, had fallen out. Eldest Uncle, who was living in another city, was too clever for his own good. Xiao Qian deliberately hid Yu Minglang¡¯s identity, saying that they were getting engaged to a businessman, and asked if they could attend.


    As expected, Eldest Uncle made an excuse that he was busy with work and transferred 500 yuan to Jia Xiufang, saying it was a gift.


    Jia Xiufang was a little upset, while Xiao Qian was overjoyed.


    After Xiao Qian knew Eldest Uncle wouldn¡¯t come and got the 500 yuan, she quickly wrote it down in a notebook. She would eventually return the exact same amount to him, not a penny more. She would rather that no one came at all, so they wouldn¡¯t swarm around like flies to dung once they found out about Yu Minglang¡¯s background.


    It was better to be blunt and cut off all the annoying connections. The cheaper, the better. She was just afraid they wouldn¡¯t be cheap enough.


    Now, only the Fourth Uncle¡¯s family knew that Xiao Qian was marrying into a high-class family. She hadn¡¯t told her other relatives. When her mother went through the divorce, they had such a hard time; who had helped them at all?


    Without receiving any help during their hour of need, none of them could expect to take advantage of Xiao Qian later on. In her past life, this was how Xiao Qian had done things, and in this life, she seemed even more determined.


    Especially after Comrade Xiao Qiang turned a blind eye to what she had done despite knowing everything, Xiao Qian¡¯s wicked and mischievous nature had been brought out to its fullest extent.


    When she first came back to life, she enjoyed the thrill of immediate victory, but now she had become addicted to the sensation of slowly torturing people. When she was in a bad mood, she¡¯d pick someone to harass, like Chu Xue, or make anonymous calls. She even planned to have some fun with the ex-fiancee who had run off with Lone Wolf¡¯s money after they got engaged.


    There was no choice; she had made a promise to Rong Yuan, and she had to keep it. She was just short of making a list of people she wanted to mess with and doing it one by one.


    The life of a bad woman was full of color and excitement, much more enjoyable than being a good person. If it weren¡¯t for Shi Touyu¡¯s tormenting of Xia Xuanzi, who had tried to sell her, Xiao Qian would have added Xiao Xuanzi to her list of targets as well.


    At the engagement banquet, Xiao Qian¡¯s maternal family and friends only occupied two tables. Jia Xiufang was not satisfied with this, feeling as if she were begging with a golden rice bowl. She had been upset for a lifetime, and now that her daughter was finally successful, she couldn¡¯t make those relatives who had looked down on them feel envious and jealous for a while.


    Xiao Qian found some time to give her mother psychological therapy, telling Jia Xiufang that it was necessary to weigh the pros and cons. Now was not the time to let them know, better to wait a little longer. After the Fourth Uncle attended the banquet and returned, people would naturally ask him about Xiao Qian¡¯s marriage and the groom¡¯s family¡¯s background.


    At that time, the fun would begin. Xiao Qian asked her mother if she wanted to vent the frustration of being looked down on in the past.


    Of course, Jia Xiufang wanted to do so more than anything. She imagined the looks on everyone¡¯s faces and felt excited all night long.


    This led to Xiao Qian having dark circles under her eyes at her own engagement banquet.


    Apart from Jia Xiufang¡¯s dark circles, several people in the front row of the VIP seats also had dark circles under their eyes.


    On Xiao Qian¡¯s mother¡¯s side, the recently heartbroken Dong Yi had two black circles, as did Jia Xiufang, one of them distressed and unable to sleep, the other excited all night by her daughter¡¯s words and unable to sleep.


    Sitting in the front row of the engagement banquet were those from Old Yu Family, who were close to the family, as well as Yu¡¯s relatives in Qiang City.


    On the bride¡¯s mother¡¯s side, they had dark circles under their eyes, and on the groom¡¯s side, some people couldn¡¯t sleep either and also had dark circles.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang decided not to allow all sorts of people in, so only a few relatives from Old Yu Family came over. Apart from several uncles and aunts who rushed over from various places, the only ones Xiao Qian recognized were Yu Minglang¡¯s aunt and his twin sister.


    As for Yu Minglang¡¯s aunt, there is no need to say more. She had quarreled with Yu Minglang over Li Zhen¡¯s issue before, and Yu Minglang had brought Xiao Qian over without giving his Aunt any face, resulting in Li Zhen being sent to work in remote areas, and he hasn¡¯t come back yet.


    Because of this, even at the engagement banquet, Yu Minglang¡¯s aunt never smiled and her dark circles were not hidden at all despite several layers of makeup.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s aunt was sitting with Yu Minglang¡¯s twin sister, Yu Mingxi, and both of them had surprisingly similar expressions: straight faces, tight-lipped, and even matching dark circles. Aunt¡¯s were slightly masked by makeup, while Yu Mingxi didn¡¯t bother to cover hers up. She didn¡¯t even wear makeup, and just showed up bare-faced.


    When Mother Yu saw her daughter¡¯s panda eyes at the venue, she almost fainted.


    During her brother¡¯s engagement, Yu Mingxi¡¯s not helping was already bad enough, but now she appeared with no makeup, wrinkled clothes, and dark circles under her eyes. Mother Yu was so angry that she almost slapped Yu Mingxi, and if it weren¡¯t for Father Yu¡¯s interference, she would have been kicked out directly.


    Yu Mingxi had arrived late, just as the guests were filling the seats. Everyone saw her and pointed out that she had no makeup. Even if she wanted to change her clothes and makeup, there was no time.


    Those who were more gossipy already speculated. Did Yu Mingxi have any objections to her brother¡¯s fiancee? Some even noticed the pressure marks on her face. It looked like she had slept too long somewhere, and the marks still hadn¡¯t faded.


    For ordinary people attending a wedding banquet, dressing like this would have already been considered rude.


    Was Yu Mingxi an ordinary person?


    She was a famous singer. For someone like her to come in without makeup, looking shabby, no one would believe her if she said she had no grievances with her brother¡¯s fiancee..

 Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Chapter 338: Sowing Discord (Extra update for 2000+ monthly votes)

    Chapter 364: Chapter 338: Sowing Discord (Extra update for 2000+ monthly votes)


    Before Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang came out, Yu Mingxi attracted more than half of the attention due to the wrinkled clothes on her body and the marks on her face.


    Yu family¡¯s relatives were whispering about what happened to Third Brother Yu today.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know at first that she was Yu Minglang¡¯s sister and was chatting with her fourth aunt sitting beside her.


    ¡°Do you find that woman familiar? She looks like a celebrity.¡±


    ¡°Yes, she does look familiar. It seems like I have seen her on TV before, singing folk songs¡­Her name seems to be Shu Xi. However, she¡¯s not wearing makeup today, so she looks a bit different, not as radiant as on television.¡±


    Third Brother Yu sat next to his aunt, feeling so sleepy that his head was drooping, completely unaware of being the focus. If it were not for being in public, he would have fallen asleep on the table.


    As Jia Xiufang was pondering how great the Old Yu Family was since they knew so many people, she saw Mother Yu go to the celebrity¡¯s table, say something to her, and the star reluctantly stood up, following Mother Yu towards them, yawning in the process.


    ¡°Xiufang! She¡¯s coming over! Should I ask for an autograph for my future daughter-in-law?¡± Fourth Aunt was slightly nervous ¨C a TV star was coming down!


    ¡°I want one too, so beautiful!¡± Chen Zilong stared straight at the stunning woman, seeing a celebrity up close for the first time.


    ¡°Both of you, restrain yourselves. Don¡¯t embarrass Qian¡¯er. Let¡¯s wait and see.¡± Jia Xiufang remembered to take care of Xiao Qian¡¯s dignity, not daring to show her excitement, for fear of people laughing at her for being a bumpkin.


    In fact, upon closer inspection, many familiar faces were seated at the Old Yu Family tables ¨C they were people who often appeared on the news, and Jia Xiufang considered them all to be ¡°leaders.¡±


    ¡°My dear, this is my family¡¯s Third Brother, and the twin sister of the youngest sibling. She just got off the airplane and rushed back. Quick, say hello!¡± Mother Yu pulled Yu Mingxi.


    Yu Mingxi, struggling to keep her eyes open, greeted Jia Xiufang with a radiant smile.


    ¡°Hello, aunt! I¡¯m the sister of Yu Minglang.¡±


    Jia Xiufang was greatly shocked ¨C this was her daughter¡¯s future sister-in-law!


    Mother Yu laughed awkwardly and explained, ¡°She¡¯s been too busy with work, unable to take the time to visit earlier. She came straight here after getting off the plane, so my dear, please forgive her appearance.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, we can understand work being busy. After dinner, let the child rest, and those dark circles are quite heartbreaking to look at.¡± Jia Xiufang could only follow Mother Yu¡¯s words.


    She hadn¡¯t recovered from her shock that Yu Minglang¡¯s sister was a celebrity yet.


    ¡°I apologize, aunt. I have been suffering from severe insomnia these past few days.¡± Yu Mingxi, fighting off the urge to yawn, spoke with difficulty through her drowsiness.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s mouth twitched. This girl looks like she hasn¡¯t slept for days. Mother Yu couldn¡¯t continue talking, afraid that Yu Mingxi might fall asleep standing, so she exchanged a few polite words with Jia Xiufang and shooed her daughter away.


    That naughty girl, they¡¯ll settle scores later.


    Mother Yu had to attend to the matters in the back, Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian were about to finish changing their clothes, and they had to go on stage soon. She needed to check on them.


    After everyone left, Fourth Aunt whispered in Jia Xiufang¡¯s ear,


    ¡°Xiufang, is your future son-in-law¡¯s sister a celebrity?¡±


    ¡°I just found out¡­Minglang didn¡¯t even mention this, good thing we didn¡¯t embarrass ourselves just now.¡± Jia Xiufang remembered the etiquette that her daughter had taught her yesterday, fearing that she might embarrass her daughter if she did something wrong.


    Marrying into a family with better conditions than her own, Jia Xiufang was not afraid of anything, except that her daughter¡¯s family would embarrass Xiao Qian. She was especially careful not to look around and didn¡¯t dare to be surprised when she saw familiar faces. Xiao Qian had told her in advance that when Mother Yu introduced someone, she should just maintain politeness.


    Aunt Yu had been keeping an eye on Xiao Qian¡¯s family¡¯s movements.


    Originally, she thought she could find faults with Xiao Qian¡¯s family and ridicule them, since, in her heart, they were just ordinary people who had not seen the world, and faults should be easy to find.


    However, Xiao Qian had prepared everything well in advance. Jia Xiufang¡¯s clothes were personally selected by her, neither flashy nor inferior, and even Fourth Aunt¡¯s attire was chosen under Xiao Qian¡¯s guidance, elegant and low-key, fitting in with the distinguished air of women of that age. Jia Xiufang had wanted to wear all her gold bracelets and earrings, but Xiao Qian had taken them all off, saying it would make her look like a nouveau riche if she wore them to such a place.


    Adorned with a Swarovski hair accessory and draped in a wool shawl, after applying light makeup, she looked like a noble lady when she didn¡¯t speak.


    Xiao Qian, the big boss in her past life, had her mother¡¯s back and wouldn¡¯t let her be ridiculed. A little education in etiquette could fool others, and as long as she didn¡¯t speak, she wouldn¡¯t look out of place among noble ladies.


    What irritated Aunt even more was that the wool shawls on Jia Xiufang and Fourth Aunt were the same as the one she was wearing, just in different colors. Xiao Qian had personally chosen Jia Xiufang¡¯s, which suited her fair-skinned and plump appearance, while Aunt¡¯s insomniac pale face made the green shawl more prominent, highlighting her dark circles and fatigue.


    Having her clothes collide with the ones worn by the woman she despised, Aunt was burning with a nameless rage. Seeing Yu Mingxi yawning and Jia Xiufang whispering with Fourth Aunt, she seized the opportunity to whisper to Yu Mingxi, tightening her shawl.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it very vulgar?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yu Mingxi sat down, her eyelids sticking together, she was so sleepy¡­


    ¡°Your future sibling¡¯s family, they¡¯re rude and uncultured. Look, they¡¯re talking about you as soon as you arrive; they must be judging your attire. These rural people just love to pick on others.¡±


    Yu Mingxi looked back at Jia Xiufang, who showed her a big smile, and Yu Mingxi smiled back at her.


    ¡°Look, baring teeth and grinning, completely indecorous.¡± Aunt critiqued Jia Xiufang.


    After smiling at Jia Xiufang, Yu Mingxi turned to look at her aunt.


    ¡°Aunt, why does your eyeshadow look so bad?¡±


    Aunt still wanted to find faults with Xiao Qian¡¯s family, but she changed the topic, ¡°Ah!¡± and immediately touched her eye.


    ¡°I used dark eyeshadow, it¡¯s Lancome¡¯s new product, is there a problem?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the color of your lower eyeshadow looks like a panda¡¯s makeup.¡± Yu Mingxi said seriously, gesturing with her hand, followed by a self-deprecating comment.


    ¡°I accidentally did the same, haha!¡±


    Aunt¡¯s face darkened, and she didn¡¯t say anything else.


    Yu Mingxi closed her eyes, hoping to take a quick nap before Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian came out.


    Insomnia is a very painful thing.


    Unable to sleep at night, not clear-headed during the day, and feeling confused.


    Just wanting to have a peaceful nap, Aunt still wouldn¡¯t let go.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you come back to see the ¡®good¡¯ woman your brother has chosen?¡±


    ¡°Too busy¡­ And I don¡¯t want to see her.¡± Yu Mingxi, still suffering from altitude sickness after performing at a high-altitude area the day before, was feeling dizzy..

 Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 339: A Great Fate Convergence (Monthly ticket 2050+ update)

    Chapter 365: Chapter 339: A Great Fate Convergence (Monthly ticket 2050+ update)


    Aunt only focused on the second half of Ming Xi¡¯s sentence. When she heard Ming Xi say she didn¡¯t want to meet Xiao Qian, her eyes lit up.


    It seemed that Ming Xi also disliked Chen Xiaoqian, or why else would she say she didn¡¯t want to see her? Looking at Yu Mingxi¡¯s outfit today, it was clear she didn¡¯t care.


    ¡°Ming Xi, do you want to know about the woman your brother found?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to, I¡¯m sleepy¡­¡± Insomnia was a genuinely painful experience. Ming Xi glanced at her highly opinionated aunt.


    ¡°Aunt, aren¡¯t you sleepy? Your dark circles are quite prominent.¡±


    Aunt turned her head away, regretting sitting with Ming Xi now.


    ¡°You were much cuter when you were little.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, when I was little you didn¡¯t have this kind of irritability. Aunt, do you want to let the youngest brother¡¯s fiancee take a look at you? She seems to be able to treat your irritability too.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a problem with that woman? How do you know about her?¡±


    Ming Xi yawned, ¡°Although I¡¯m not at home, there are legends about me in my family, nothing can be hidden from me ¡ª also, I have no problem with her.¡± ¡°If you had no problem, why didn¡¯t you come back earlier?¡±


    ¡°I have a problem with the youngest brother. Just thinking about his reaction when he sees me, I feel like I could sleep well at night.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Aunt began to regret her decision. Why did she choose to sit at the same table with such a fool?


    She scanned the room and saw that all the important tables were full. It was too late to change seats now.


    Ming Xi started to close her eyes and rest. Suddenly, there was a commotion on the scene. Ming Xi opened her eyes and saw Ming Lang holding Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, coming slowly from outside.


    Xiao Qian was wearing a tailor-made small cheongsam and had put on a delicate makeup, looking like a classical beauty who stepped out of a painting. The beauty mark on her forehead was even more captivating under the light.


    Even the guests watching the handsome man and beautiful woman found them pleasing to the eyes. When Xiao Qian finished her make-up, the Eldest Sister-in-law brought her out, and Ming Lang almost couldn¡¯t believe his eyes.


    The shape of a girl¡¯s figure could be judged by her wearing a cheongsam.


    Although Xiao Qian was not tall, her figure was well-proportioned. She made Ming Lang think of a saying, ¡°Every moment, she is beautiful whether she laughs or cries¡±. His Xiao Mei looked beautiful no matter what.


    Especially those pair of curved eyes, without the obstruction of silver-rimmed glasses, they were as clear as a spring, her gaze enchanting. She stood there and made the dimly lit dressing room entrance look picturesque.


    When a person is beautiful, wherever she stands, it becomes a beautiful scene.


    Ming Lang swallowed his saliva, and with her hair done up and glasses off, Xiao Qian looked like a different person.


    Since it was an engagement, not a wedding, they avoided red. The delicate embroidery on Xiao Qian¡¯s peach-colored cheongsam gave her an elegant and luxurious look, especially standing there, her eyes foggy and slightly misty as she glanced in his direction, it was simply irresistible.


    But once she opened her mouth, it all fell apart.


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law insisted on not letting me wear glasses, my contact lenses are rubbing against my eyes¡­¡±


    So that¡¯s how she got that foggy and fragile look in her eyes! It was all because of the discomfort from wearing contact lenses!


    Of course, Ming Lang wouldn¡¯t tell her that her eyes looked innocent and pure without glasses, like a helpless little rabbit waiting for his protection. He kept looking, trying to imprint her current look in his mind, then reluctantly said,


    ¡°Go ahead and take off your contact lenses, wear your glasses, don¡¯t rub your eyes and cause inflammation.¡±


    Seeing her beautiful figure was worth it.


    Xiao Qian was relieved as she turned around to go back and change into glasses, but Eldest Sister-in-law pulled her back.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ruin my masterpiece! It doesn¡¯t feel right with glasses. Either take off your contact lenses or just stay like this!¡± Eldest Sister-in-law rarely showed her dominant side, but she didn¡¯t want the beautiful little jade beauty to be ruined by a pair of glasses.


    ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll just stay like this.¡± Xiao Qian resigned herself.


    Today was a special day, and she didn¡¯t want to miss seeing the tall and handsome Ming Lang.


    To match Xiao Qian¡¯s vintage attire, Ming Lang wore a dark side-fastening collarless jacket with matching embroidery on the hem. He finally removed the strap on his shoulder, showcasing his heroic spirit. With him beside the beautiful and noble woman, they didn¡¯t need to say anything, the most beautiful scene in the world had been created.


    When their eyes met, they said nothing, standing side by side. The Eldest Sister-in-law watched, feeling comforted by the perfect match of this talented man and beautiful woman.


    ¡°I feel like this outfit is silly¡­¡± Ming Lang pulled at his jacket unhappily.


    Both he and Xiao Qian preferred simple things, and their outfits were chosen by Mother Yu, according to her taste.


    Eldest Sister-in-law sighed, and then Xiao Qian quickly chimed in,


    ¡°Actually, you¡¯re so handsome that anything looks good on you.¡±


    In just a second, the man who had just been sulking was appeased.


    Eldest Sister-in-law listened in amazement.


    It really was true that one thing would overcome another. The mischievous Ming Lang was perfectly matched with the woman who could read people¡¯s hearts, Xiao Qian. Their compatibility was incredible.


    ¡°Alright, hurry up and go out. After the ceremony, we still have to come back in and change clothes, so don¡¯t miss the auspicious time.¡± The date was chosen by Grandmother, who was far away in the north. According to Ming Lang and Xiao Qian¡¯s birth dates, Eldest Sister-in-law¡¯s mission today was to supervise the two, making sure they wouldn¡¯t miss the auspicious time.


    Father Yu didn¡¯t like these calculations, but Grandmother took them very seriously. Someone calculated that Ming Lang and Xiao Qian were a perfect match, complementing and supporting each other. However, both of their destinies were too strong, so if they missed the opportunity, they both would have successful careers but unhappy marriages. But if they could get together, they would have a harmonious union.


    Ming Lang didn¡¯t believe in these things, and he thought that if the fortune-teller dared to say something bad, he would take Xiao Qian to smash the windows of the fortune-teller¡¯s house. But in the end, when the evaluation came back, it was full of jargon, which he didn¡¯t understand. But he heard Xiao Qian say that they were all good things, and Ming Lang was satisfied.


    That fortune-teller was quite reliable. When he took Xiao Qian there, he would bring some cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks. The one who calculated their birth dates was none other than Ming Lang¡¯s Second Maternal Uncle, the current president of the Feng Shui Association.


    In Mother Yu¡¯s words, Ming Lang was a shameless fellow who wouldn¡¯t spare anyone who annoyed him. She wondered if Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s evaluation was so good because he was scared of Ming Lang¡¯s famous temper.


    Xiao Qian, on the other hand, had no doubt about the results, for in her past life, she and Ming Lang had been exactly like that, hadn¡¯t they?

 Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 340: Holding Hands (2100+ monthly tickets updated)

    Chapter 366: Chapter 340: Holding Hands (2100+ monthly tickets updated)


    In their past life, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were both thriving, reaching the pinnacle in their respective fields. They were, however, rather unlucky in marriage, both remaining single throughout their entire life. Some things, like the mysteries of the I Ching, can really be hard to explain at times.


    As Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian into the room, their stunning entrance left everyone in stunned silence.


    Yu Minglang held her hand securely. Although it was just an engagement banquet, he took it incredibly seriously. Despite maintaining a composed demeanor, Xiao Qian could feel his nervousness from his slightly damp palm.


    This small hand of hers bore all his expectations ¨C ¨C it was because of how deeply he valued her that he was feeling so nervous.


    Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang, the man who had finally managed to hold her hand in this lifetime after waiting for her for a lifetime.


    There were quite a few people who had seen Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang together before, but their appearance today in matching traditional Chinese attires, walking in synchronous steps, truly dazzled many.


    They were incredibly well matched, in terms of looks, height, rhythm, and even their composed and confident aura. Anyone could tell that these two were meant to be a family.


    Jia Xiufang, seeing her daughter led in hand by the handsome and tall Yu Minglang, couldn¡¯t help but get a little teary. Her daughter was so beautiful.


    ¡°Not bad, looking quite decent for a change.¡± Yu Mingxi watched her elegantly dressed brother and perked up. She was talking about her brother, but her aunt misunderstood and thought she was talking about Xiao Qian, and sneered derisively.


    ¡°All bought with money. Even if you were to dress up a village woman in the same outfit, she wouldn¡¯t be any less impressive. My youngest brother is going backwards. Just look at the woman he¡¯s chosen!¡±


    Upon hearing her aunt¡¯s words, Yu Mingxi¡¯s cheerful expression immediately hardened and her eyes flashed sharply. She fired back with a scornful look.


    ¡°Speaking of judging people, none can compare to your son Li Zhen.¡± Yu Mingxi said softly.


    Aunt, hearing her son¡¯s name, looked at Yu Mingxi warily.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s say, if the person Li Zhen likes also likes the person Third Brother likes, whose taste would be more noble, when compared?¡±


    Yu Mingxi, who was particularly sensitive about the words ¡°high-class¡±, scoffed at her aunt¡¯s oblivion.


    Just as Yu Mingxi said, she may not be home often, but she was well aware of every happening in the family.


    Aunt quickly changed the subject as she saw Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian were walking towards them. She turned her head to talk to another relative beside her.


    Yu Mingxi continued to watch Xiao Qian, as though looking through her.


    When Yu Minglang reached the table, he saw how sloppily dressed Yu Mingxi was. Fine, you dare!


    Getting engaged and you showed up like this? Yu Minglang shot a threatening look at his twin sister, hoping she would get the message.


    Defiant, Yu Mingxi put her index finger up her nose and glared back at her brother ¨C annoyed by how he was dressed? Dared to stare? Just wait!


    Mother Yu watched the entire scene, feeling the volcano inside her about to erupt.


    Her twins were at it again, even at such an occasion. If they continued to bicker in public, it would surely be the subject of ridicule for a lifetime. And that gesture Third Brother just made was totally unacceptable!


    Seeing this, Xiao Qian quietly tightened her grip on Yu Minglang¡¯s hand, and he quickly retracted his hand that was about to grab his sister¡¯s arm- he would settle the score with this crazy girl after the banquet!


    As they walked toward the stage from the entrance, Xiao Qian glanced at those under thick makeup, their dark circles still visible. She was especially pleased to see one of them looking extremely haggard, proof that her continuous pestering phone calls over the past few days had worked. It was the best engagement gift she could give herself.


    No one calculates against Boss Qian without paying a price. She would enjoy her peaceful life without letting anyone take advantage. As the host started his opening speech, Xiao Qian turned to look at Yu Minglang. His gaze happened to be focused on that person with the dark circles under her eyes.


    Feeling Xiao Qian looking at him, Yu Minglang took back his gaze and raised his eyebrows at her. Are you having fun?


    Xiao Qian winked at him. Maybe with him around, the years could be even better.


    After exchanging a knowing glance, they both redirected their attention as if their previous merriment never happened.


    Yu Minglang had anticipated the flow of the engagement banquet and expected to stand on stage like a fool during the host¡¯s rambling speech, being on display for people to gawk at.


    However, when the host mentioned that he could exchange rings with Xiao Qian, a sudden sense of sacred mission filled his heart. It felt as if he had finally understood the ancient vow, the sacred duty that compelled Yu Minglang to exchange rings, made him somewhat nervous, it took him two attempts to get the ring on.


    Mother Yu, watching them from the side, was worried. Was her son still not fully recovered from his shoulder injury? His hand was trembling so much it looked like Parkinson¡¯s. She hoped there were no lingering effects.


    When Yu Minglang finally managed to put on the ring, he felt a great sense of relief. Xiao Qian put his ring on quite easily. The host, seeing this, hurriedly prepared to announce the next step in the ceremony.


    The next step would be to exchange a kiss to express their sweet happiness, however, Father Yu previously stated that hugging and kissing in public was inappropriate and not in line with their family traditions, so they changed the procedure to a cheek kiss.


    But before the host had a chance to announce this, a loud heckling voice came from below the stage.


    ¡°Kiss her or you¡¯re not a real man!¡±


    Father Yu, about to give a speech on stage, was instantly fuming.. Who¡¯s the insolent girl heckling so inappropriately in front of all these elders?

 Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 341: The Groom Chickens Out (2150+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 367: Chapter 341: The Groom Chickens Out (2150+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Boss Yu and Second Brother Yu, entertaining their guests, simultaneously looked up, sweeping their gaze around the room. Yu Mingxi lowered her head, pretending to fiddle with her sweater¡¯s pompom.


    The noise was coming from that row, and although others didn¡¯t know, the three Yu brothers all knew a well. Besides their unpredictable Third Brother, who else would be so flippant?


    Yu Minglang on the stage was previously lost in the emotion and responsibility he had imposed upon himself. He felt invigorated. Stimulated by Third Brother¡¯s shout, he directly embraced Xiaoqian and began to kiss her ¨C not on her cheek as they had agreed, but on her lips covered with her stunning lipstick.


    Xiaoqian was stunned by his sudden move. Yu Minglang shouldn¡¯t be so unrestrained. He was taking his role a little too seriously purely from a shout, but seeing the seriousness in his eyes, she closed her eyes and complied with his deep kiss.


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t provoked, he was genuinely passionate. Even though the speech read by the host they had hired from the radio station was complex, it surprisingly resonated with his feelings. His actions confirmed this-everyone else¡¯s presence was background noise, he didn¡¯t care at all.


    He simply wanted to surrender to the call of his heart at this moment and give Xiaoqian a sincere promise.


    The kiss went on for a bit too long. Initially, the folks found Youngest Brother Yu¡¯s enthusiastic display amusing to watch. However, as he continued to linger in his passionate kiss, with the momentum becoming increasingly intense, they exchanged glances. Was he trying to break the Guinness World Record for the longest breath-holding?


    Mother Yu was the most embarrassed. She felt like she could no longer control her spouse, as Father Yu seemed about to stand up to make a fuss. Ming Lang was not only disregarding his father¡¯s instructions, but he also seemed to be taking it to another extreme. He not only kept his lips locked, but he was passionately involved in a French kiss, and didn¡¯t seem likely to stop.


    Thankfully, Ming Lang finally halted. He loosely let go of Xiaoqian, her face flushing from the kiss, and gazed at her lovingly.


    The host sighed in relief. Glad that the intense affair was done, they hurried to the next procedure¡ªparents¡¯ speeches. Huh?


    Where was the microphone?


    It was in Ming Lang¡¯s hand.


    From the moment when Ming Lang uncontrollably deepened his kiss, the host had a feeling that they had been in the wrong place.


    They had hosted numerous weddings for people of high status before but had never seen someone so disrespectful towards the host.


    Seeing that Yu Minglang had finally stopped, the host breathed a sigh of relief. Just as they were about to move on to the next step, allowing the parents to speak next, the microphone in their hand was snatched away directly by Yu Minglang.


    The audience instantly fell silent.


    Yu Minglang, who took over the host¡¯s job, calmly turned his head and said to the host,


    ¡°You talk too much nonsense. I can do this myself.¡±


    The host was deeply shocked. They had never faced such an audacious man!


    Meanwhile, the table of folks who had grown up with Yu Minglang, the Dean, broke into collective laughter.


    Yes, that¡¯s exactly what Youngest Brother Yu would do.


    When Ming Lang first walked in with Xiaoqian in a formal and proper manner, everyone was a little unsettled, feeling that it wasn¡¯t Ming Lang¡¯s style.


    Wouldn¡¯t outsiders find it strange that the groom-to-be had snatched away the microphone himself? That¡¯s typical of Youngest Brother Yu.


    Mother Yu was ultimately stunned, and Father Yu immediately rose to his feet. What exactly was this hooligan up to in front of so many elders!


    Getting up, he felt a hand on each of his shoulders and, turning around, saw his eldest and second sons had come over, standing behind their father. Eldest Brother had gauged from Youngest¡¯s relentless kissing that the youngster was about to stir up something and had stepped in to stand between him and Father.


    Having a troublemaker for a younger brother was already a headache, plus, if Father was to join the fray, it would cause more commotion at their engagement banquet.


    Utterly unconcerned, or perhaps completely ignoring others¡¯ reactions, Yu Minglang took the microphone and first addressed the crowd.


    ¡°In the future, at weddings and such, we might as well not hire an emcee. A bunch of cliches, I feel it¡¯s better if I do it myself.¡±


    Imbued with humor, he didn¡¯t seem to care that their faces were filled with laughter. He directly turned to Xiaoqian and said,


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I don¡¯t want to recite those complicated marital vows. The stone that the vows are inscribed upon will not decay, but the vows will scatter with the wind. I just want to say a few genuine words to you, which are-¡± The entire audience fell silent, eager to hear what Yu¡¯s heartfelt words were.


    ¡°You look really beautiful today.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Laughter broke out again. Was Yu there to confess his love, or create resentment? Did he marry his bride just because she was beautiful?


    Xiaoqian didn¡¯t know how to respond to him. Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t usually an irresponsible person. But when he started his shenanigans, there was no stopping him!


    Zheng Xu, who should have been sitting with his childhood friends, instead sat with Xiaoqian¡¯s family. Hearing Yu Minglang say such irresponsible things at such an important occasion, in front of so many dignitaries, Zheng Xu turned to Hai Zhao.


    ¡°I should go up there and pull Xiaoqian down.¡±


    Sitting on the other side of Zheng Xu, Chen Zilong nodded, ¡°I think my brother-in-law is a bit over-excited today. Wait, big guy, have I seen you somewhere before?¡±


    How did these two end up on the bride¡¯s side? Zheng Xu had gone there of his own accord, while Hai Zhao had initially sat with the childhood friends. But Fourth Brother Yu, seeing Zheng Xu moving towards Xiaoqian¡¯s family, not knowing what he was plotting, had shoved his good friend Hai Zhao over as well, to spy on Black Cucumber Zheng Xu.


    Aunt Yu scoffed and whispered, ¡°That face is the only thing she has going for her.¡±


    ¡°Well, you don¡¯t even have that going for you, Auntie. By the way, did you get a costly beauty card?¡± Yu Mingxi sassed.


    Just when the crowd was still caught up in the groom¡¯s joke, they heard Yu Minglang on the stage continue.


    ¡°When I first saw you, I thought you were exceptionally beautiful. However, that wasn¡¯t the major reason you attracted me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe that. You were attracted by my beauty mark. I am a psychologist; I understand your special fondness for beauty marks. If I had looked ugly, would you still want me?¡± Xiaoqian also let loose.


    Go ahead and hurt each other. Since things have escalated this far, why not just make the situation more chaotic!


    Oh, my! The newlyweds are fighting! This is exciting! They have attended countless wedding feasts, but have never seen such a lively and entertaining one. Putting the regular money gift aside, just for attending, they not only got to see a groom seizing the microphone impulsively, but they also got to witness the bridezilla in action!


    ¡°Change the groom!¡±


    Someone randomly shouted, encouraging Ming Lang¡¯s childhood friends, who collectively hooted and hollered. Even their friends joined into the chaos.


    Hai Zhao and Zheng Xu looked at each other with Zheng Xu wearing a smirk on his face.


    ¡°I thought Er Ha had sent you here to make a positive contribution.¡± Zheng Xu was the first to chant, but Hai Zhao instantly caught onto the rhythm. As the two caused further chaos, the other childhood friends couldn t hold back anymore..

 Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 342: Love Out Loud (Monthly Ticket 2200+ Update)

    Chapter 368: Chapter 342: Love Out Loud (Monthly Ticket 2200+ Update)


    The scene seemed on the verge of spiraling out of control, with Father Yu¡¯s expression twisting in anger on stage.


    If his two sons hadn¡¯t been holding him back, he would have definitely given Fourth Brother Yu a brutal scolding!


    The most chaotic engagement banquet in history left Father Yu burning with rage, Mother Yu on the verge of tears, and Jia Xiufang¡¯s family in total silence, wondering if this was how rich people liked to play¡­


    Fortunately, Xiao Qian had warned them in advance to not show any surprise no matter what they saw.


    Even Xiao Qian herself hadn¡¯t expected her engagement banquet to turn out like this.


    But since Yu Minglang dared to start, she wasn¡¯t afraid of the challenge. Being passive wouldn¡¯t be in her nature, would it?


    Facing the rowdy crowd, Yu Minglang remained calm.


    ¡°To those who are clamoring to change the groom, save your breath. Xiao Mei and I are a match made in heaven. After her, love no longer exists for me. In this lifetime, I Yu Minglang have set my heart on this woman alone. As long as I¡¯m here, you can only watch with envy.¡±


    ¡°Hush-¡±


    Faced with the jeers, Father Yu had already given up on any attempt to discipline them. Was his youngest just running up to tell jokes?


    ¡°How do you know I¡¯ve set my heart on you alone?¡± As soon as Xiao Qian opened her mouth, Father Yu¡¯s fragile heart shattered again. He retracted his previous thoughts of jokes, realizing this was a back-and-forth of banter!


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t usually impulsive like this; it was all because of Yu Minglang¡¯s absurd behavior.


    ¡°Oh, Second Brother Zheng, your chance to take the stage has come! Go, I support you in your pursuit!¡± Hai Zhao seemed to be captivated by the show.


    Zheng Xu swept a glance at him, as if asking which side he was on.


    Hai Zhao spread his hands, ¡°He¡¯s just too good at showing off, I¡¯m jealous.¡±


    The situation headed in an uncontrollable direction, with Father and Mother Yu¡¯s faces darkening and ready to explode at any minute. The younger guests joined in on the commotion, the older ones wore confused expressions, and the soon-to-be-newlyweds seemed to be bickering in public.


    There would never be another engagement banquet this fun.


    But Yu Minglang, who caused the chaos in this historic engagement feast, remained unflustered. Facing Xiao Qian¡¯s doubt, he expressed a vow that would make the guests remember this for the rest of their lives. This was a chaotic but heartwarming engagement banquet!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I like you, not just because you¡¯re beautiful. I like your naughty cuteness and your self-confident radiance. I can¡¯t bear to see you change for me, let alone change even a bit for the world. I like you entirely, your goodness, and even the things you think are bad about you. If you¡¯re the brightest star in the sky, I don¡¯t want to pluck you down alone. I don¡¯t want to watch you sacrifice yourself to blend in with the so-called ¡®hundred forms¡¯. So, I hope to be the star by your side, accompanying you through the trials and tribulations, and witnessing the journey of life.¡±


    Xiao Qian did not expect him to say such words in a situation like this.


    This was her deepest inner conflict; ever since her daughter died, she no longer felt like a good person.


    But Yu Minglang had already seen through her deepest fears and declared his love for her entirely, not wanting her to change even a tiny bit.


    This heartwarming declaration was something words could not express. When they first started dating, he couldn¡¯t even confess his feelings smoothly.


    But when it came to deciding on spending their lives together, he loudly spoke his feelings in front of everyone.


    This man had been changing for her, adapting for her, growing for her, and even becoming stronger for her.


    ¡°I once reflected on why I am so infatuated with you, but I cannot find a reasonable explanation for my feelings. Later, I came to accept it; many things in this world have no reason. We will never know how the first leaf in spring turns green. I don¡¯t even know which part of you I like; I just like you.¡±


    She had experienced public confessions before, but at this moment, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart was filled with emotion.


    Yu Minglang was not one to act recklessly and disregard everything, he knew what the occasion was and who was sitting below the stage. But because he knew, it made the expression of his feelings even more precious.


    ¡°These words, actually, I should¡¯ve said them to you in private.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Father Yu¡¯s heart blazed with rage. He knew that he should¡¯ve said these words behind closed doors, yet he dared to say them in public.


    But Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and turned his head to the audience.


    ¡°But I think, if some people dare to slander my beloved woman under the scorching sun, then why should I keep my most sincere feelings hidden? The world should not be upside down. I, Yu Minglang, am a man who dares to act. 1 want to express my feelings for this woman in front of everyone. I want to tell the whole world that I, Yu Minglang, will protect her truth. I will give her wealth and honor, but that¡¯s not enough! I can promise her a lifetime of freedom, whoever makes her unhappy, I will repay them doubly.¡±


    The last sentence was directed at his aunt.


    Yu Minglang had been holding back for a long time.


    To outsiders, he could provide Xiao Qian with a good material life, but that was far from enough.


    Xiao Qian was a potential stock herself, who needed a man to rely on?


    If he claimed he didn¡¯t even have the ability to provide a comfortable environment for his woman, then how could he have the nerve to marry her?


    If he didn¡¯t have the determination to protect her inner truth, to watch her get schemed against and then swallow his anger and do nothing¡­


    What was his purpose?


    That¡¯s why he made a public stance: whoever dared to make her the slightest bit unhappy, he would fight back with all his strength.


    He could only give her so much, but he would not hold back anything he could give.


    When these words came out, the atmosphere was so silent that even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard. Those who had spread rumors about Xiao Qian being trafficked were all looking down guiltily.


    They would never have thought that Yu Minglang would launch such a broad attack at this moment, wiping them all out.


    More people, wary of the power of the Yu Family, thought to themselves in secret: If Yu Minglang dared to be so bold in his words, he must have the support of his family. Those who were waiting to enjoy the show, brimming with joy before, were now filled with guilt and feeling like they¡¯re sitting on pins and needles ¨C afraid of retaliation from the Yu family later on.


    Father Yu, who was initially angry, had his mood suddenly lift upon hearing his son¡¯s words. His son¡¯s seemingly straightforward but thoughtful actions impressed him.


    Father Yu was a man of integrity himself. If their family had done nothing wrong, why should they hide and be secretive? Those who dared to gossip about his daughter-in-law must bear the brunt of his son¡¯s straightforward confrontation. Be open and aboveboard, face the rumors directly, and show the true nature of a man!


    Just as Yu Minglang had said, those so-called relatives who talked about his future girlfriend behind their backs had all spoken under the bright, sunny sky. So why should he hide his affection for Xiao Qian in the seclusion of flowers and moonlight?


    Love should be shouted out loud!

 Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 343: Madly Showing Off Affection (2250+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 369: Chapter 343: Madly Showing Off Affection (2250+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Facing the shameless spreading of rumors, they had to hide their sincere feelings. This so-called ¡°face¡± was not worth having. He would not hold back, he wanted to declare his feelings without restraint!


    Xiao Qian stared at Yu Minglang with great emotion, and he also looked into her eyes without reservation. When did Yu Minglang become so mature that he could now stomp on everyone¡¯s pain and release his big moves?


    However, it was undeniable that the mature Yu Minglang made Xiao Qian even more deeply infatuated with him. If one were to chart Yu Minglang¡¯s attractiveness throughout his life, this grand move in front of a group of distinguished relatives would rank in the top three.


    ¡°My career will inevitably limit what I can give you. But I can promise this ¨C whatever I have, I will give it to you without reservation. Chen Xiaoqian, are you willing to place the second half of your life in my hands, to accept all of a man¡¯s love and affection?¡±


    ¡°I am willing!¡± Xiao Qian replied with a resounding voice, responding to his deep affection.


    No need for too much, just enough for now.


    Finally finding you, it¡¯s fortunate that I never gave up. Meeting you at the best age makes it all worth it.


    Applause erupted, led by Father Yu on the stage, followed by thunderous applause from the audience.


    Aunt, with a dark face, stood up amidst the applause.


    She could not sit any longer.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s last sentence was obviously telling her that he already knew the truth.


    She was about to leave when she felt a tug at her arm.


    Yu Mingxi was watching the stage, but her hand was pulling Aunt¡¯s sleeve, even pulling off her shawl.


    ¡°Things have come to this point. It¡¯s a pity not to stay.¡± Yu Mingxi said indifferently.


    Aunt frowned.


    ¡°What are you saying?¡±


    ¡°Youngest Brother Yu may be a bit reckless, but he also has a big heart. You¡¯ve offended him; if you sincerely apologize to him, the matter will be over. If you just walk away like this, he will remember it for a lifetime.¡±


    Just now, Yu Minglang was giving Aunt a last chance. In his world, things were black and white: if you sided with the wrong people, you would leave a bad impression on Minglang for life.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about. I¡¯m an elder, how could I apologize to him? He¡¯s not even worth it!¡±


    Yu Mingxi retracted her hand and lowered her head.


    ¡°This little bastard is cutting off ties for a woman. Sooner or later, he will deal with you too. Just watch out for yourself.¡± Aunt finished and left without looking back.


    Father Yu on stage saw this scene, and his expression was in sync with Yu Minglang¡¯s, eyes deep, it was hard to tell if he was disappointed or what.


    Yu Mingxi just sighed and whispered to Aunt¡¯s retreating figure.


    ¡°I say he¡¯s a little reckless because we¡¯ve been hand-in-hand since birth. When you say he¡¯s reckless, I don¡¯t like it. Watch out for yourself, this goes for you too.¡±


    Although Yu Minglang¡¯s microphone grab made the scene temporarily chaotic, his subsequent domineering and affectionate confession stunned everyone and gave Xiao Qian a unique engagement ceremony.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s bold confession in front of a room full of dignitaries, playing group attacks with huge moves, firmly established Xiao Qian¡¯s position in the Yu family and shut the mouths of those who questioned the relationship because of Xiaoqian¡¯s ordinary background.


    Zheng Xu had originally wanted to wait and watch Yu Minglang¡¯s dazzling performance, but he didn¡¯t expect Yu Minglang to complete a full-scale evolution in a place he couldn¡¯t see. Although Zheng Xu felt a little sick, seeing the deeply affectionate embrace of Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang on stage, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of satisfaction.


    Zheng Xu lowered his head in confusion, contemplating his unusual reaction, when he heard Chen Zilong talking to himself beside him.


    ¡°Ah, my sister is finally engaged. I feel so relieved.¡±


    Jia Xiufang, who had rarely refrained from sarcasm toward her son, nodded and wiped away the touching tears from the corners of her eyes.


    ¡°You make it sound like we¡¯re her family.¡±


    Mother, family, people! These three words struck Zheng Xu¡¯s head like thunder, scorching him inside and out.


    This position is too ominous.


    Sitting here, he had become her family. If he had known earlier, he would not have sat here.


    Hai Zhao saw that Zheng Xu¡¯s emotions were fluctuating for once and secretly rejoiced. The spot he had chosen today was great. Not only could he watch Fourth Brother Yu¡¯s deep affection on full display, but he could also witness Zheng Lao¡¯er¡¯s downfall. A song said, love will inevitably become a friend in the end, and Zheng Lao¡¯er was even more pitiful than a friend, becoming someone else¡¯s family¡­


    Speaking of singing, Hai Zhao¡¯s gaze inadvertently drifted toward Yu Mingxi, the best singer among them.


    ¡°Family! I won¡¯t keep you company. You can continue to be entangled, 111 go find Xiao Xi.¡± Hai Zhao patted Zheng Xu, and Zheng Xu¡¯s depression increased.


    ¡°Xiao Xi Xi~¡± Hai Zhao walked over to Yu Mingxi¡¯s table and sat in the same seat that Aunt had just occupied. Propping up his chin with one hand, he looked at Xiao Xi with a smile.


    ¡°Xiao Zhao Zhao-¡± Yu Mingxi replied in the same tone with Hai Zhao. Hai Zhao propped up his left hand, and she propped up her right hand. They looked at each other.


    ¡°Eh, the person who just sat at our table, is he my brother-in-law¡¯s sister¡¯s boyfriend?¡± Chen Zilong saw this scene and quietly asked Jia Xiufang.


    Zheng Xu, who had just been provoked by Hai Zhao, saw this and felt better. ¡°They seem pretty close, but not necessarily her boyfriend. He¡¯s her family, haha!¡±


    The last two ¡°haha¡± words completely revealed Zheng Xu¡¯s delight in others misfortune.


    Hai Zhao laughed at him for being Xiao Qian¡¯s family, and Zheng Xu was also laughing at Hai Zhao for merely being a ¡°family¡± in Xiao Xi¡¯s heart.


    As for what Hai Zhao¡¯s feelings for Xiao Xi were, only he knew.


    The farthest distance in the world is none greater than this.


    Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s happiness and wiped away her tears. She accidentally glanced at Yu Mingyi, who was not too far away, and felt a sting in her heart.


    Yu Mingyi also saw her. He felt Dong Yi had lost a lot of weight. It was the right decision not to let Panpan attend Yu Minglang¡¯s wedding.


    Panpan had been ill these days, sobbing when she couldn¡¯t see Dong Yi, even running a fever yesterday. Mother Yu wanted to call Dong Yi when she saw her child like this, but Second Brother Yu forcibly stopped her.


    He hoped the child could adapt as soon as possible, but when he saw Dong Yi sitting there, her slender frame looking at him with eyes like those of a stranger, Second Brother thought that maybe it wasn¡¯t just Panpan who was struggling to adapt.


    It was him too.


    Perhaps, this is also the farthest distance in the world, regretting not meeting each other before marriage.


    After the ceremony came the banquet. Xiao Qian accompanied Yu Minglang to toast each table, and Yu Minglang introduced her to several key relatives and elders. Xiao Qian remembered them all. The effects of Yu Minglang¡¯s speech were immediately apparent, as many people¡¯s attitudes toward Xiao Qian changed significantly and became especially warm.


    ¡°Those smiling the brightest, keep away from them in the future; there¡¯s no need to be friendly.¡± Yu Minglang whispered in Xiao Qian¡¯s ear.


    At first, these families were the most voicing.. Now that they knew they were guilty, it was already too late!

 Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Chapter 344: Can Only Outwit (Monthly Ticket 2300+ Update)

    Chapter 370: Chapter 344: Can Only Outwit (Monthly Ticket 2300+ Update)


    A woman¡¯s status is definitely not reflected by wearing two fancy outfits or discussing noble lady topics. Yu Minglang and his family told everyone with just one engagement banquet that Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s position in this family is irreplaceable.


    Some guests are envious of Xiao Qian, and some are jealous and look down on her. But no matter what, as long as Xiao Qian holds the title of Fourth Brother¡¯s wife in the Yu Family, no one will dare to trample on her like they did before.


    With just an engagement banquet, which was even more grand than Second Brother Yu¡¯s wedding, everyone with eyes knew not to mess with Xiao Qian.


    Not long ago, these people were convinced that Xiao Qian would never enter the Yu Family¡¯s door. But as it turned out, she not only entered but also did so in such a manner. The world is indeed so unpredictable.


    Through this engagement banquet, Xiao Qian also realized something. These so-called rich and powerful people, in some ways, are no different from her poor relatives. Even those with a high status do not necessarily have high quality.


    Where there are people, there¡¯s Jianghu.


    Hai Zhao is being extremely attentive, feeding Xiao Xi and telling her jokes. Yu Mingxi is seated comfortably, like a queen.


    Mother Yu, having greeted the relatives, sees Yu Mingxi eating so heartily and is annoyed.


    ¡°Do you really consider yourself a guest? Why don¡¯t you help greet the guests instead of sitting here eating?¡± How could she have given birth to such a daughter!


    ¡°What should I be greeting for? Isn¡¯t the youngest brother busy attending to his sweetheart? Why should I join the fun?¡±


    If nobody were around, Mother Yu would have slapped this girl. Seeing Yu Minglang bringing Xiao Qian over, she could only suppress her anger and whisper.


    ¡°It¡¯s lucky that Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t mind these things. Otherwise, having a cousin like you would be simply asking for trouble!¡±


    She doesn¡¯t know if Xiao Qian¡¯s family has any opinions. As the eldest sister, she acted like a guest throughout, not helping her brother or her sister-in-law. It seems like Yu Mingxi is here just to be entertained.


    ¡°How do you know she doesn¡¯t mind? That girl has a lot of tricks. Xiao Zhaozhao, peel a shrimp for me!¡±


    ¡°Alright-¡± Hai Zhao responds cheerfully. Seeing Mother Yu¡¯s expression, as if she has a fire inside her that can¡¯t be vented in public, he stands up and plays the peacemaker.


    ¡°Auntie, Xiao Xi just got off the plane, and she¡¯s still suffering from altitude sickness. She¡¯s not feeling well, and Minglang and Xiao Qian can¡¯t pick on her for that. Don¡¯t be angry. If you need any help, I¡¯ll do it!¡±


    ¡°Right, right! I¡¯ve already sent all the gifts. What¡¯s there to pick on?¡± Yu Mingxi nods with a face that says she is the good baby.


    Mother Yu is about to explode with anger, but Yu Minglang has just brought Xiao Qian over and she can only swallow her anger and greet Xiao Qian with a smile.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, this is Ming Xi, our family¡¯s Third, you are close in age, I¡¯m sure you have a lot in common.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re several years apart, how are we close in age? I¡¯m not the youngest, am I? Is this old cow eating tender grass, right, Xiao Qian?¡±


    As soon as Yu Mingxi opens her mouth, the atmosphere at the table becomes awkward.


    Everyone sitting at this table is a close relative of the Yu Family. After Yu Mingxi¡¯s statement, everyone is staring at Xiao Qian, waiting for her reaction.


    Mother Yu curses in her heart.


    What kind of things has she given birth to? Just now Yu Minglang on stage almost gave Mother Yu a heart attack. Her seemingly open-minded daughter suddenly changed her temper, putting on the face of a top-notch sister-in-law. None of them are peaceful!


    This is Xiao Qian¡¯s first close contact with Yu Mingxi. She¡¯s seen her more on TV before, and Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t understand why Yu Minglang¡¯s twin sister has such a strong smell of gunpowder when they first meet.


    A typical woman would react with anger at such words, feeling humiliated.


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t know much about Ming Xi, but in the shortest few seconds, she summarized the following points:


    Combining these pieces of information together, Xiao Qian immediately understands something. The woman sitting in front of her can only be won with strategy, not brute force. It¡¯s not that she can¡¯t throw a King Bomb, but if it hurts Yu Mingxi, she¡¯ll also hurt herself.


    Moreover, Yu Mingxi just happens to give off a rebellious air of wanting to bring down the whole world with her. Maybe she¡¯s eagerly awaiting a fierce fight with Xiao Qian. In such a state, Xiao Qian can only describe it with four words: feeling nothing but despair.


    Xiao Qian hasn¡¯t interacted much with her, but she knows she¡¯s never sinned against Yu Mingxi. There¡¯s no reason for her to target herself. If there¡¯s no reason, it means there must be some untold secrets behind it.


    So, when faced with Yu Mingxi¡¯s provocation, Xiao Qian just smiles lightly, not confronting her directly.


    ¡°Yu Mingxi, that¡¯s enough.¡± Yu Minglang intervenes, hearing his sister¡¯s tone towards Xiao Qian, and warns her with a low voice.


    ¡°I¡¯m talking to her, what¡¯s it to you? Don¡¯t stand in her way; let me see what kind of magic this little girl has to bewitch my little brother like this.¡±


    The opening remarks were already bad enough. Now, the smell of gunpowder is even stronger.


    Mother Yu¡¯s face turns green at that moment.


    When did her daughter become like this!? Such unruliness, defiance, and irrationality should be Aunt Yu¡¯s line of work, right? How did her seemingly obedient daughter with a sense of propriety turn out like this?


    Before Mother Yu could explode, Yu Minglang became unhappy first. He was about to deal with this ridiculous sister he hasn¡¯t seen for a long time. Xiao Qian holds his arm and exerts a little force, signaling him not to speak.


    Everyone at the table is paying close attention to the reactions between Yu Mingxi and Chen Xiaoqian. The atmosphere is explosive.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any magic powers, but I do have magic. I can not only bewitch your brother, but I can also make you like me.¡±


    With this sentence, Xiao Qian manages to turn the tense atmosphere around. Yu Mingxi, who was previously glaring at her brother, turns her head to look at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± She looks curious, as if surprised that Xiao Qian isn¡¯t angry with her. According to Yu Mingxi¡¯s investigation, Chen Xiaoqian is far from being an easy mark. She thought she¡¯d dealt Xiao Qian a blow, but instead, Xiao Qian had deftly avoided a direct confrontation?


    ¡°Mm, I¡¯m sure.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Xiao Qian is such a joker! Hahaha!¡± Hai Zhao immediately helps smooth things over, afraid that Yu Mingxi would make a scene in public and make things difficult for Xiao Qian, who had just provided her an out..

 Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 345: Becoming a Rich Woman (Monthly Ticket 2350+ Update)

    Chapter 371: Chapter 345: Becoming a Rich Woman (Monthly Ticket 2350+ Update)


    ¡°Yeah, haha, these kids, they just love to joke around.¡± Mother Yu could barely laugh anymore, and her voice sounded stiff.


    This idiotic Third Brother, watch out when the banquet ends!


    ¡°Youngest, hurry up and take Xiao Qian to the other tables to toast, don¡¯t miss the auspicious time!¡±


    In order to separate the idiotic twin siblings, Mother Yu racked her brain. There was no such thing as an auspicious time for toasting; she was just making it up.


    Yu Minglang engaged in a staring battle with his sister Yu Mingxi and Third Brother. When the banquet ends, one-on-one!


    Yu Mingxi was not to be outdone, I¡¯m not scared of you, you bastard, pure bastard!


    Mother Yu glared at Yu Mingxi, then went to greet the guests at other tables. This engagement banquet had so many twists and turns, there was not a moment of peace.


    Yu Minglang felt that Yu Mingxi was a professional face-slapper. Just now, he had publicly sworn that whoever dared to touch his Xiao Mei, he would fight them to the end.


    But then, his sister, who crawled out of the same womb with him, came and smacked him right in the face.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s head ached. What was wrong with Yu Mingxi? She wasn¡¯t like this usually, but today she ran to his engagement banquet like a ghost possessed, making a scene. A woman¡¯s heart is more elusive than a needle at the bottom of the ocean.


    While no one was paying attention, Yu Minglang whispered to Xiao Qian, ¡°She¡¯s just an idiot. Wait till this is over, and I¡¯ll deal with her.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s not targeting me.¡± Xiao Qian whispered back.


    ¡°What?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t fight her after this is over. If you do, I won¡¯t be able to get along with her later. I¡¯ll handle it.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang with a teasing gaze, ¡°You two crawled out of the same womb. There would be no happiness if we argue because of me, wouldn¡¯t I become a troublemaker then?¡±


    ¡°Troublemaker? She¡¯s the one who took the wrong medicine.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t intervene, she¡¯s just under the wrong influence. I can slightly adjust her behavior, and she¡¯ll be back to normal. But if you intervene, I¡¯m afraid my married life will become a single sentence.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°My legendary life with my sister-in-law.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s strange expression and asked in confusion.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, did you touch an electric door?¡±


    ¡°No¡­ Qian Bao, 1 seemed to forget to tell you something¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian unconsciously looked in the direction of Yu Mingxi. They were so far apart; should be fine, right?


    ¡°Back then, the teacher who taught both of us sign language was the same person.¡±


    Seemingly responding to Yu Minglang¡¯s words, Yu Mingxi¡¯s mouth moved slightly. Yu Minglang massaged his temples.


    ¡°She said¡­ she washed up and is waiting for you to adjust her.¡±


    An engagement that turns into a standoff on the battlefield, no one but him could pull it off.


    After the banquet, Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian home first. After being busy all day, Xiao Qian leaned against Yu Minglang¡¯s body, feeling a bit drowsy.


    Father Yu and Mother Yu were still at the hotel dealing with the aftermath; she and Yu Minglang sneaked back early.


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you tired? Let me give you a shoulder massage.¡± Yu Minglang reached out to massage Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulders, while Xiao Qian closed her eyes, feeling as if her bones were going to fall apart.


    ¡°If just getting engaged is this exhausting, we should just get a marriage certificate later and not make a fuss.¡±


    ¡°That won¡¯t do. Our family has spent so much money over the years. If we don¡¯t get some returns, my mom will be heartbroken. Especially Eldest Brother; he has a lot of money. If you don¡¯t let him give us some, the fat on his body will hurt.¡±


    As soon as Yu Minglang finished speaking, Eldest Brother and Second Brother Yu entered the room one after the other. Eldest Brother looked at the two main characters sitting on the sofa and was so angry that his mouth was crooked.


    Eldest Brother felt that he was the worst at choosing reincarnation in the world.


    He shouldn¡¯t have been a brother to these goods; they were all too troublesome.


    Second Brother, who should have been Eldest Brother¡¯s right-hand man, was listless and out of it during the entire engagement banquet, with his facial paralysis and constant mistakes. It was all up to Eldest Brother to save the day.


    Third Brother didn¡¯t show his face from start to finish, didn¡¯t help with the preparations, and came to break things up at a critical moment. If it wasn¡¯t for Fourth Brother¡¯s wife¡¯s quick response, today would have been the biggest joke in Old Yu Family¡¯s history.


    As they were about to leave, Eldest Brother was pulled aside by Mother Yu to complain about Third Brother. Today, Third Brother slung insults at Xiao Qian in front of all the relatives, and Youngest almost had a fight with him in public.


    They didn¡¯t fall under rumors, but they were close to infighting within their own family. Mother Yu was so angry that after it was over, she went straight to find Third Brother to settle the score, only to find out that he had run away.


    As for Youngest, who had a strong presence, Eldest Brother remained silent. Although from a family perspective, Youngest did nothing wrong. But from Eldest Brother¡¯s personal point of view, he wanted to beat him up.


    Eldest Brother had already anticipated that when they returned home, his wife would definitely stare at him with longing and bring up old resentments, saying why even the worst-off Youngest in the old Yu family could give his wife such a romantic oath while Big Fox you back then¡­


    As they picked on the family¡¯s happy events all along, Eldest Brother wanted to kick them all out, except for Fourth Brother¡¯s wife. The others were all idiots. They were like enemy spies sent to create chaos!


    ¡°Youngest Yu, you bastard! While we were in front killing ourselves organizing your engagement banquet, you were talking behind my back!¡±


    Caught red-handed, Yu Minglang was not at all nervous. ¡°I was telling the truth. Don¡¯t give me and Qian Bao gifts if you dare¡ªwhere¡¯s mom and dad?¡±


    ¡°They went out for tea with their old friends. They asked me to give this to Xiao Qian.¡±


    Eldest Brother Yu took out a card and an account book from his pocket.


    ¡°The cash gifts from the relatives are all here. I¡¯ve already helped you save them. Mom said to let Xiao Qian manage it, and also this¡­¡±


    Eldest Brother Yu put the plastic bag in his hand on the floor, and Second Brother Yu also had one.


    ¡°What¡¯s all this?¡± Xiao Qian leaned in to see the things in the bag and was speechless.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, couldn¡¯t you find a normal bag to hold these? It looks like you¡¯re disposing of a body¡­¡±


    The restaurant used large black plastic bags for trash, just like the ones Eldest Brother and Second Brother were holding now. But instead of leftovers, they held gift boxes.


    They looked like luxury goods and some mysterious items.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be low-key? How come there¡¯s still so much?¡± Xiao Qian casually flipped through and saw several international big brand logos.


    ¡°This is already the lowest key we could manage. These are all from close relatives, who have been close to our family for a long time. Don¡¯t think too much about it. We haven¡¯t forbidden others to give to our family or ourselves all these years. These are from close relatives. They give big cash gifts. So, take it. There are two portions, which should be prepared for Ming Xi, you split it with her later.¡±


    Eldest Brother took out a list, made by the Eldest Sister-in-law, of the expensive gifts they picked.


    For the rest, no need to pay attention.


    Since the Yu family¡¯s twins were also celebrating their birthday today, some close friends and family would prepare two gifts, one of which was for Ming Xi..

 Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 346: Twins (Monthly Ticket 2400+ Update)

    Chapter 372: Chapter 346: Twins (Monthly Ticket 2400+ Update)


    Yu Minglang casually flipped through the gifts and grumbled discontentedly.


    ¡°We shouldn¡¯t have chosen the engagement to be on the birthday. Why is there stuff for me in here? I can¡¯t use them, and it¡¯s better to buy more practical things for my Qian Bao. Look at my Qian Bao, dressing so modestly, even having to take a taxi when walking¡­¡±


    Big Brother Yu¡¯s mouth twitched as he listened.


    ¡°Enough, stop crying poor. Here, take this.¡±


    Big Brother Yu took a car key out of his pocket. Second Brother Yu was still staring out of the window in a daze, Big Brother Yu pushed him, and Second Brother Yu reflexively took something out of his pocket. Yu Minglang was speechless.


    ¡°Second Brother, are you sending us off with a rubber duckie?¡±


    Second Brother finally came back to his senses, looked at the little duck in his hand, calmly put it back in his pocket, and took a bank card out of another pocket.


    ¡°I¡¯m not giving the duckie to you, it¡¯s for Panpan.¡±


    His son kept crying at the hospital, so he wanted to bring a toy from home to see his son. After he sorted things out here with Youngest Brother Yu, he would go over there.


    ¡°Second brother, are you sure¡­that a child of Panpan¡¯s age would like this?!¡± Although Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t raised a baby in many years, she still had some common sense.


    Isn¡¯t this for bathing a baby a few months old?


    ¡°He wouldn¡¯t like it? Then what would he like?¡±


    Second Brother didn¡¯t know how to raise a child, but as soon as his son saw him, he would rush over very happily, the same with Da Yi ¨C how did he think of her again?


    In the end, it¡¯s because Dong Yi raised the child too well, Second Brother usually didn¡¯t have to worry about it. Now that he had upset her and she ran off, he didn¡¯t even know how to take care of the child, let alone what kind of toys to get him¡­ Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but feel sympathy for poor little Panpan.


    ¡°You ask me what your own son likes? Some people are quite clear about it, but you made them angry and run away. Last night Da Yi slept at my house, she had a bit of a high fever, but still endured it to find the cards for me.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s sick? What happened?¡± Second Brother indeed saw Dong Yi¡¯s face looked a bit red.


    ¡°Nothing serious, just a cold, she¡¯s fine, someone is taking care of her ¨C my younger brother has taken a fancy to her, I think she can be my sister instead of my sister-in-law if she can¡¯t be.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! Your brother is still so young!¡± Second Brother Yu instantly became unhappy.


    ¡°What are you yelling at my Qian Bao for? If you don¡¯t want her, you can¡¯t let anyone else have her? You are too picky about the age difference, my uncle doesn¡¯t think the age difference is a problem, it¡¯s just a five-year difference, but you have a ten-year difference with her!¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately cooperated with Xiao Qian, Second Brother Yu¡¯s face turned green, pointed at Yu Minglang, seemed to want to say something, then angrily put his hand down, turned around with a black face and left.


    He almost bumped into Yu Family¡¯s third child, Ming Xi, who had just entered the door.


    ¡°How low is his IQ.that even you two and your nonsense can do this to him?¡± Yu Lao Da muttered to himself.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s younger brother was clearly a child, and anyone with a slightly longer brain could see that this was just Xiao Qian trying to irritate Second Brother Yu on purpose.


    Second Brother Yu was usually so smart, but he was actually provoked by this kind of non-technical talk.


    ¡°People have negative IQ. when they are extremely angry or extremely happy. Second Brother is just confused because he cares too much.¡± Xiao Qian took a breath for her apprentice, feeling relaxed and happy, and waved to Yu Mingxi, who had just entered the door.


    ¡°Hi! You¡¯re here too, little girl who wants to treat me medically.¡± Ming Xi waved to Xiao Qian.


    Seeing her return like nothing had happened, Yu Minglang leaped forward and grabbed Ming Xi¡¯s collar.


    ¡°Yu Sanfeng, you stinking piece of meat! How dare you come back!¡±


    ¡°This is my house, why can¡¯t I come back? Yu Lao San, get your claws off my noble collar and try touching me again!¡± Ming Xi raised her head.


    Yu Minglang raised his fist, aiming at this annoying little face, but just couldn¡¯t bring himself to hit her.


    ¡°Come on, hit me, aim at my face and hit me! If you don¡¯t, you¡¯re a loser. Try touching me again.¡±


    It seemed that the siblings who crawled out of the same womb were about to have a big fight.


    Yu Lao Da couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    ¡°Enough, you two, stop it! You¡¯re all grown-ups, but you only know how to fight amongst yourselves!¡±


    There was at least a little authority left in the Boss Yu, and Yu Minglang withdrew his hand, using his finger to threaten Third Brother Yu¡¯s nose. Third Brother Yu was not willing to show weakness and made a fierce face at him!


    ¡°Old Three, why did you pick on Xiao Qian today everywhere? Don¡¯t you know how many people are watching our family now?¡± Big Brother Yu pulled out his prestige as the eldest brother.


    Third Brother Yu seemed to not have heard at all, sprawled on the sofa. Yu Minglang looked at her unrepentant behavior and got angry, wanted to stretch his hand to pull her, and the siblings started fighting again.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t behave, I¡¯ll kick you all out!¡± Big Brother Yu slapped the sofa, and the twins turned their heads simultaneously, snorting in unison.


    Xiao Qian watched Yu Minglang interact with his sister, feeling more certain about the way she dealt with the problem today.


    ¡°What are you thinking, little girl?¡± Ming Xi turned and asked Xiao Qian. Yu Minglang seemed to want to say something to her but Xiao Qian stretched out her hand, picked up an apple from the table, and stuffed it into his mouth, signaling him not to cause trouble.


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying I can¡¯t beat you. If it¡¯s a comparison of pulling hair and scratching faces, I can do it too. You, a big star, don¡¯t care about your image, and I, a poor commoner, don¡¯t care about it either.¡±


    As soon as Xiao Qian opened her mouth, Yu Minglang choked on the apple.


    ¡°Cough cough! Qian Bao, why are you fighting with her?¡± It was too scary, he had to separate his future wife from Yu Sanfeng.


    How could his goddess Xiao Mei, who always crushed others with her IQ, say things like pulling hair and scratching faces? It must be because of Yu Sanfeng¡¯s bad influence on her!


    ¡°She was the one who wanted to fight with me first.¡±


    Big Brother Yu rubbed his temples, ¡°Xiao Qian, I think you have a pretty high IQ. in this family, and your EQis not bad either. You can¡¯t be like this¡­¡±


    If Xiao Qian was like these other fools, Big Brother Yu would feel like he was going to live a life of despair like Second Brother Yu, with no normal people left in the family.


    ¡°Big Brother, don¡¯t worry. I mean, I still keep my cool, and I decided to change my approach in dealing with Lady Sanfeng.¡±


    ¡°Tsk, was Sanfeng someone you could call? I haven¡¯t even acknowledged you as my sister yet.¡±


    Yu Minglang, upon hearing this, rolled up his sleeves right away.


    ¡°Yu Sanfeng, don¡¯t gloat, calling you Sanfeng is my Qian Bao giving you face!


    Be careful not to be struck by lightning for showing off!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a man who chased a woman for half a year and hadn¡¯t gotten her into bed yet, you have no right to talk about me!¡±


    ¡°Then you haven¡¯t been courted by anyone at your age, and you have no right to talk about my Qian Bao!¡±


    Yu Lao Da¡¯s headache was intensifying. These two fools quarreled as soon as they met, and they were already grown-ups, still like children. It wasn¡¯t easy for him to be the head of the family¡­


    ¡°As twins, you¡¯re fighting over a woman with a different surname, you two are really something.¡±


    The speaker was surprisingly Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang and Ming Xi shut up at the same time, looking at Xiao Qian together. Xiao Qiang looked aggrieved, and Ming Xi looked surprised.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I¡¯m standing up for you¡­¡±

 Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 351 Lovely Thoughts (Thanks to the

    Chapter 377: Chapter 351 Lovely Thoughts (Thanks to the


    Jade Bi from the dazed Youyou)


    ¡°So, I asked Uncle in advance to accompany that hormonally disturbed Old


    Lady, which is a hidden way of taking care of her.¡±


    Yu Minglang sipped his drink, his eyes filled with absolute clarity.


    His action was not a spur of the moment, but a well-considered decision. When Aunt used such an extreme way to harm the one he loved, without considering the consequences, he did not need to consider Aunt¡¯s feelings. Since she did not treat him and Xiao Mei like family, he did not need to make concessions for


    her.


    ¡°The women in our house are really too spoiled, including Xiao Xi, today we re


    lucky that Xiao Qian reacted quickly.¡±


    Yu Minglang shook his head, ¡°Xiao Xi and Aunt are fundamentally different. Even though Yu Mingxi is reckless, she knows her limits. What about Aunt? She dares to play tricks without the necessary IQ, completely disregarding boundaries. 1 had to take action before informing others. If our father knows and asks me to tolerate because he feels bad for his sister, who will feel bad for my wife?¡±


    Big Brother Yu did not agree nor disagree, ¡°Should I have another daughter with your eldest sister-in-law? The status of women in our family is quite high.¡±


    ¡°You already have two children, why have another one? Who doesn¡¯t want a daughter? But suppose one day, Xiao Qian and I have a set of twins¨C¡± Big Brother Yu couldn¡¯t take it anymore, ¡°You¡¯re too greedy, wanting twins?¡± Yu Minglang chuckled, ¡°One should always have an ideal, I was just using an example. Suppose in the future my Qian Bao was carrying twin daughters, triplets, quadruplets¨C¡±


    ¡°Get out of here! Why should all the good things be yours? You¡¯ve already married a good wife and you¡¯re still not satisfied, wanting several daughters?¡± Big Brother looked both amused and annoyed. Youngest Brother Yu felt too good about himself, already daydreaming just after his engagement.


    Their family genes may have an issue. Producing a daughter is incredibly hard. In a generation of brothers, having only one family being able to bear a daughter is considered lucky. Youngest Brother Yu was even greedily thinking about having several!


    ¡°I was just saying, merely hypothetically, I would be happy if Xiao Mei would give me a child in the future, whether it¡¯s a girl or boy. But theoretically, if I had a bunch of beautiful and lovely daughters, much more sensible than Yu Sanfeng, I would not spoil them. If parents do not properly educate their children and blindly spoil them, they could end up like Aunt, believing that the whole world should revolve around her. Even at her age she behaves like a child, but would the outside world accommodate her?¡±


    After delivering his righteous statement, as if he had thought of something, Yu Minglang¡¯s face brightened into a smile.


    ¡°Besides, even if I wanted to spoil our children, just look at my Xiao Mei, she would definitely make a great mother. Together we will discipline our children. We will provide an abundance of material wealth to our children, but we cannot neglect their spiritual education.¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, look at your shameless expression, I feel like beating you up. You¡¯re thinking far ahead, even thinking about parenting?¡±


    Big Brother Yu found it hard to acclimatize.


    The impression he had of his younger brother was still that of a troublemaking kid, but in the blink of an eye, his little brother had grown up.


    ¡°Of course, we have to think about it. We don¡¯t know how to raise a child, but we have to learn. After I proposed to Xiao Mei, I started studying relevant materials. Marriage and family, the art of getting along as husband and wife, parenting guides, cooking recipes, and whatnot, I should get a good understanding of these. She is entrusting me with her future, so I can¡¯t just muddle through.¡±


    Yu Minglang might as well start planning what he should do and where he should go after retirement.


    Planning for the future with the woman you love is a delightful thing.


    ¡°Cooking recipes¡­¡± Big Brother Yu thought there was something fishy mixed


    in.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the details, come on, let¡¯s drink-¡± Yu Minglang was in a good mood today.


    ¡°By the way, if Xiao Qian finds out that Aunt spread the news, does she have any reaction? Does she agree with your way of handling things?¡± Big Brother remembered something.


    As he saw it, Xiao Qian always seemed to retaliate for any slight, unlike a woman who would quietly endure a grievance.


    ¡°She and I have reached a consensus. As long as I¡¯m happy with how I handle this, she¡¯s okay with it. Come on, let¡¯s drink!¡±


    Yu Minglang changed the topic, leaving Big Brother no room to ask further questions.


    Mother Yu said goodbye to Father Yu¡¯s old friends in advance, left her spouse outside on his own, and hurried back home.


    She was afraid that Xiao Qian and Xiao Xi would end up fighting, and spent the entire journey thinking about how to mend their relationship.


    When Mother Yu came back, she saw no one in the living room, but heard voices talking in the study room. Upon entering, she saw that Yu Minglang and Yu Mingli had drunk more than half a bottle of the Moutai stashed away by her husband.


    ¡°Where are Xiao Qian and Xiao Xi?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t know, they¡¯re probably chatting.¡± Big Brother dismissed it with a wave of his hand, while Yu Minglang grinned at Mother and said.


    ¡°Mom, want a drink?¡±


    Mother Yu hit Yu Minglang on the head in frustration.


    ¡°Drink yourself to death! How can you be so calm!¡±


    She walked out hurriedly to check on Xiao Xi and Xiao Qian. The two had been at odds in the hotel, and Mother Yu was afraid that they would continue fighting after returning home.


    She knocked gently on the door. The door was opened by Xiao Qian.


    In Yu Mingxi¡¯s bedroom, Yu Mingxi was lying flat on her bed, with a peaceful expression, sleeping soundly. Mother Yu did not expect this situation, and Xiao Qian made a shushing gesture to her, indicating they should speak outside.


    ¡°How did she fall asleep?¡± asked Mother Yu.


    ¡°Xiao Xi has been suffering from insomnia lately. I helped her adjust it.¡±


    ¡°Her insomnia isn¡¯t becoming better? I gave her some traditional Chinese medicine when she called last time. I thought she would get better.¡±


    Mother Yu was also aware of her daughter¡¯s insomnia.


    ¡°Her current condition, taking sleep aid medication only addresses the symptom, not the cause- Aunt, you should change her medication to these ones.¡±


    Xiao Qian listed a few medications used to alleviate emotional tension, which confused Mother Yu.


    ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t she continue taking sleep aids? I examined her pulse and thought she has insufficient brain blood supply.¡±


    ¡°According to my judgment, Xiao Xi¡¯s insomnia is caused by mental tension. Using medications to ease her emotions, coupled with guidance from a psychological counselor, could help release the tension and make her fall asleep. Her insufficient brain blood supply would also improve.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s strange, this girl has been fearless since she was little. She left home on her own to attend an arts audition and didn¡¯t feel any tension when she returned. Why is she tense now that she¡¯s grown up?¡± Mother Yu mumbled to herself but still recorded the medication Xiao Qian mentioned.


    By now, no one in Yu family doubted Xiao Qian¡¯s professional abilities. They¡¯ve all seen what she has done.


    ¡°The image of someone in our memory often stays at a certain stage, but people do change. Kids grow up. Those who were once strong may need help one day. Xiao Xi might be going through a stage where she¡¯s encountering problems, and the family just needs to pay closer attention..¡±

 Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 357: Family United (Thanks to Katelius Hesbi + Update)

    Chapter 383: Chapter 357: Family United (Thanks to Kateliu¡¯s Hesbi + Update)


    Mother Yu¡¯s brother Qi Yue was a mischievous child back then. Seeing her bullying her sister, he and Big Brother Yu, who were also mischievous, played pranks together.


    When they were discovered, Aunt would make a scene and run to Grandfather and Grandmother. Father Yu sided with his wife, warning Aunt that if she continued to behave outrageously, she¡¯d be kicked out. So Aunt toned it down a bit, but still never stopped causing trouble.


    Mother Yu tolerated her sister-in-law for her husband¡¯s sake. Father Yu felt guilty for having such a weird sister, so he was extra kind to Mother Yu, cherishing her for more than half of their lives.


    Things didn¡¯t get better until Aunt married and left, Mother Yu could finally breathe a sigh of relief. But Aunt still couldn¡¯t sit still in the first years of her marriage, always running back to the Yu Family to stir up trouble. It was not until her husband gradually climbed up the ranks that she finally settled down.


    Knowing that their own mother had been bullied before, the Yu children didn¡¯t show it on their faces, but they never felt particularly close to this Aunt. The fact that Youngest Brother Yu can bring Xiao Qian to her house to threaten arson is not a matter of disregarding family ties; there are historical reasons for this.


    Seeing that Mother Yu remained silent, Xiao Qian winked at Yu Mingxi. ¡°They say a little Aunt is half a mother-in-law. Encountering such a bullying one is really a nightmare. Luckily, I¡¯m fortunate. My future mother-in-law is nice to me, and my future oldest sister-in-law is also a kind-hearted person. We¡¯re all one family; we can¡¯t let outsiders bully us.¡±


    Yu Mingxi nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Right, right, right. Look at my sister-in-law¡¯s level of consciousness, full of unity and solidarity, condemning the enemy together, and standing united against outsiders. It¡¯s worth praising.¡±


    Just moments ago, he teased her for telling fortunes at stalls, but now she has been promoted to sister-in-law.


    Mother Yu watched the two children playing their double act with a serious expression, and laughed inside. She kept a poker face as she put the fruit plate on the table, and Yu Mingxi carefully observed her mother¡¯s reaction.


    Mother Yu touched her head with her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t bully Xiao Qian in the future, understood?¡±


    ¡°With her cunning appearance, who¡¯s bullying who?¡± Yu Mingxi had witnessed Xiao Qian¡¯s power.


    ¡°Alright, drink up quickly. Your father will be back soon. If he sees you all drinking his wine, he¡¯ll be angry again.¡±


    ¡°Um¡­ Mom, you didn¡¯t hear anything just now, did you?¡± Yu Mingxi was afraid that her mother would tattle, as she¡¯d dealt with Aunt, the family¡¯s darling.


    If this gets to Grandfather and Grandmother, her status as the second-generation darling would fall behind the the first generation¡¯s darling.


    ¡°What did I hear? I¡¯ve had a headache these past two days and my hearing has been intermittently impaired. Are you guys satisfied? You bunch of brats, hurry up and drink, then clean up the table yourself!¡±


    As soon as Mother Yu walked away, Yu Minglang and Yu Mingxi began clapping, cheering like children.


    She shook her head with a smile, reminded of the two as children.


    When they were little, the twins always acted together. Although Yu Minglang always claimed to dislike his doted-upon sister, he wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to bully her either. Yu Mingxi was the same. They were in sync only when they were up to no good, sneaking around and getting into trouble. She¡¯d caught them several times, leading Dayuan¡¯s children to tease cats and fight dogs. It seemed like the habit of celebrating after doing something bad had been there since then.


    In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed, and Youngest Brother Yu had found his other half. How time flies.


    Mother Yu glanced at the table. Yu Minglang hugged Xiao Qian as they bantered with Yu Mingxi. Although Yu Mingxi was unrelenting in her teasing, the way she looked at Xiao Qian was not how she¡¯d look at a stranger. Mother Yu felt reassured.


    Perhaps Xiao Qian was indeed luckier than her. At least she didn¡¯t have to go through what Yu Mother did when she was young, dealing with the headache of a troublesome sister-in-law and being worn out both mentally and physically.


    Having an unreasonable younger sister-in-law really made life difficult. However, Mother Yu also had some self-awareness. Her own daughter might not have made any major mistakes, but she wasn¡¯t easy to get along with either. That Xiao Qian could win over Yu Mingxi proved that she had some real skills.


    All that¡¯s left is to hope that Second Brother and Third Brother can also start their own families and find suitable partners soon. Then the family would be complete. Thinking of this, Mother Yu decided to call Second Brother and ask if he could bring the child back for a reunion dinner that night.


    Second Brother Yu stood outside a toy store, deep in thought as he looked at the dazzling array of toys inside.


    What should he buy to take to his son?


    Da Yi once said that children¡¯s toys should be changed regularly, as playing with them also helps develop their brains.


    During the time Da Yi took care of Panpan, he often got to play with different toys, most of which were made with Dong Yi, who saved money and interacted with the child while making the toys. Sometimes if he came home early, he could join in too.


    Da Yi was very skillful. She could make a small car out of a cardboard box for the kid, draw its outline with a brush, paste a few small wheels, and guide the child to paint it by hand. The child loved it and would spend hours playing with it as if he¡¯s driving.


    Panpan was at the hospital up front. Eldest Sister-in-law was helping to take care of him while his IV drip was being administered. Once it was done, she¡¯d take him home. The child¡¯s constant crying was more than Second Brother could handle.


    As Boss Qian had predicted, a child that age wouldn¡¯t like a rubber duck.


    So Second Brother went out to see what he could buy to make his son stop crying.


    Suddenly, his eyes stopped at a certain spot.


    ¡°How much is this?¡± Dong Yi pointed at a mini soccer ball and asked.


    She was standing not far from Yu Mingyi, as this whole row of shops sold toys. Some had their merchandise displayed outside in big cardboard boxes so they could sell them for cheaper.


    Because of the cardboard boxes blocking the sight, Dong Yi didn¡¯t see Yu Mingyi. However, just by her voice, Yu Mingyi recognized her.


    At the engagement banquet earlier, he wanted to go over and say a few words to her, but didn¡¯t know what to say. The last time they parted, he had hurt her feelings. Although he felt sorry for her, he couldn¡¯t think of a better way to handle the situation.


    Dong Yi focused on selecting toys, seriously haggling with the boss. A 5-yuan soccer ball was eventually bargained down to 3 yuan.


    The boss gritted his teeth. ¡°Girl, you¡¯re really good at haggling. Your husband is so lucky to have a wife who knows how to live frugally.¡±


    Dong Yi¡¯s face darkened, but she remained silent.


    ¡°Thrifty sister, take a look again. Our toy store is having a clearance sale, everything is cheap. Buy something for your child. Look, this is so good.¡±


    The boss picked up a toy gun. Dong Yi shook her head.


    ¡°A child over 2 years old isn¡¯t really suitable for this. Do you have any wooden-puzzle like toys? Preferably an airplane puzzle.¡±


    She remembered that Panpan had always wanted a toy like this.


    ¡°Wait a moment, let me check¡­ Ah, sister, we only have trains, not airplanes, is that okay?¡±


    ¡®Never mind, I¡¯ll try other places. He only likes airplanes..¡±

 Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 358 Fire Support (Thanks 0113730527 and &O+ Update)

    Chapter 384: Chapter 358 Fire Support (Thanks 0113730527 and &O+ Update)


    ¡°Ah, being a mom is not easy. I remember everything my child likes super clearly too. My son loves little trains.¡± The boss chatters while packing the items. Dong Yi¡¯s gaze suddenly stops at something ¨C a soft, simulated bread charm. She grabs it and squeezes it, feeling its good texture.


    ¡°How much is this?¡±


    ¡°This one is 20. It¡¯s an international export, burnt bread, and super popular right now. The knockoffs outside can¡¯t even compare with this one. A lot of girls like it.¡±


    Dong Yi puts the toy back and shakes her head, leaving with the ball.


    Watching her retreating figure, the boss can¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°This girl is really thrifty¡­¡±


    Yu Mingyi, with a blank expression, stands in front of the boss. The sharp gaze and tall, slender figure make the boss involuntarily gulp down saliva. Is this man here to demand protection fees?


    ¡°Do you still have these?¡± Yu Mingyi points to the charm Dong Yi looked at but didn¡¯t buy.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°Give me one ¡ª no, two.¡±


    After buying the toy, Dong Yi heads straight to the hospital. She has asked Boss Qian, and Panpan is inside receiving an IV infusion.


    She didn¡¯t see Panpan at the engagement banquet and her heart is restless. After asking, she finds out that he¡¯s indeed sick. She comes over just out of concern, but when she arrives at the hospital entrance, she¡¯s afraid of running into Yu Mingyi, so she hesitates for a long time.


    Unknowingly, the person she wants to see and is afraid to see is standing not far behind her, watching her from a distance.


    In the end, Dong Yi enters the pediatric ward but doesn¡¯t continue walking in. Instead, she goes to the registration area to ask the nurse.


    ¡°Is Yu Yibai being treated here?¡±


    ¡°You are¡­?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a relative of his family. I want to give him this.¡± Dong Yi hands the bag to the nurse, containing not only the toy she bought for Panpan, but also carefully selected story books and some fruits.


    ¡°He¡¯s right inside. Why don¡¯t you go in and take a look? Deputy Director Yu is also here.¡±


    This is the hospital where Eldest Sister-in-law works. Upon hearing that she¡¯s a relative, the nurse immediately thinks of her relationship with Yu Zhaozhao. Panpan¡¯s ward is right beside theirs, just a few meters away.


    ¡°I won¡¯t go in. I have a cold, and I¡¯m afraid of spreading it to the child.¡± Dong Yi doesn¡¯t want to disturb Panpan¡¯s life. His father wouldn¡¯t want her to be seen by the child either¡­


    She puts down her things and turns to leave, only to see Eldest Sister-in-law coming out of the ward. The nurse quickly calls out to her.


    ¡°Deputy Director Yu, a relative of yours is here!¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law looks at them. Dong Yi hurriedly turns to leave, but sees Yu Mingyi standing at the staircase entrance.


    In that glance, time seems to freeze.


    Dong Yi sees him and feels like her little secret has been exposed. Her heart starts beating faster, her face getting paler and paler. Fear wraps around her tightly. What to do now that she¡¯s been seen¡­


    Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t expect his appearance to scare her like this. The way she looks at him also hurts him deeply. Is this how Da Yi should look at him?


    Like a wounded little rabbit, she shrinks back in fear of him.


    Previously, her gaze towards him had always been full of admiration. It was the kind of gaze that men couldn¡¯t resist, incredibly pure. Later, it changed bit by bit. Yu Mingyi couldn¡¯t describe her gaze now, but he knew he didn¡¯t reject it and even¡­ liked it.


    To be precise, he liked it very much.


    But now, everything seems terrible. She looks at him like a ferocious beast, trying to avoid him at all costs.


    She¡¯s been deliberately avoiding him at the wedding banquet, and now, when they¡¯re only about ten meters apart, she has nowhere to hide. After being caught, all that¡¯s left is her increasingly tense emotions.


    It¡¯s over now. He must hate her even more, thinking she approached him with a purpose.


    There¡¯s only one exit in this ward area. She turns around with nowhere to hide.


    She can only watch Yu Mingyi slowly walk towards her, coming closer and closer¡­


    ¡°Second Brother, this girl must be Panpan¡¯s doctor sister, right? He¡¯s been crying and asking for Yi Yi today. He¡¯d be so happy to see her¡­ Ah!¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-laws startled voice rings out. Yu Mingyi leaps forward and catches Dong Yi, who faints to the side.


    Dong Yi¡¯s anxiety intensifies as he gets closer and closer, and on top of being sick and weak, she can¡¯t take the pressure. Her body gives in, and she falls down like a rag doll.


    Yu Mingyi has scared Dong Yi into passing out.


    ¡°Da Yi! Are you OK?!¡± Yu Mingyi loses his composure as he holds Dong Yi in his arms.


    But the girl in his arms lies still and peaceful, her eyes tightly closed, unresponsive.


    Upon seeing this, Eldest Sister-in-law immediately calls for a stretcher to be sent to the emergency room. Hearing the commotion inside, Panpan runs out barefoot, disregarding his IV. Seeing his dad holding Yi Yi, whom he¡¯s been thinking about for days, he gives an excited scream and runs towards them chubby-legged.


    ¡°Yi Yi!¡±


    But Dong Yi doesn¡¯t respond; she¡¯s in Yu Mingyi¡¯s arms, maintaining her passed-out pose.


    Seeing that Yi Yi won¡¯t respond to him, Panpan cries with all his might. Eldest Sister-in-law hurriedly embraces him, but Panpan doesn¡¯t settle down, flailing hands and feet. While Yu Mingyi frantically runs to the emergency room carrying the fainted Dong Yi, Eldest Sister-in-law is left with her hands full, unable to calm down Little Panpan. She decides to use her trump card.


    ¡°Quick, dial this number, tell my family that something¡¯s happened, and ask them to send backup!¡±


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang arrive 15 minutes later.


    Seeing them come, Eldest Sister-in-law waves frantically.


    Quick, help me comfort Panpan. He¡¯s been crying nonstop.¡±


    Xiao Qian tries to take Panpan, but the child doesn¡¯t stop crying.


    With closed eyes and a raspy voice, he cries without tears, never giving up on making a racket.


    This child has a stubborn and relentless disposition. Unlike other children who forget as soon as they see something, Panpan can focus on one thing for a long time if it catches his attention; if he doesn¡¯t get the result he wants, he¡¯ll keep going and can remember it for a long time.


    A typical Virgo child¡­


    As soon as Xiao Qian¡¯s hand touches Panpan, he pulls away like an eel escaping from capture, slipping and twisting, refusing to be held.


    This little guy¡­


    Yu Minglang decides to step in after seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s helpless expression.


    He squats down and looks at the crying Panpan sitting on the ground, showing a vicious expression.


    ¡°Listen up, little brat! If you keep crying, I¡¯m going to throw you on the road!¡±


    As expected, Panpan stops crying and looks at him with teary eyes.


    Yu Minglang looks at Xiao Qian triumphantly. See? When necessary, the right amount of viciousness is an essential means. There¡¯s no reasoning with naughty children!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s parenting confidence doesn¡¯t last longer than 30 seconds, for Panpan looks at him and continues to cry even harder.. It¡¯s as if he¡¯s telling Yu Minglang, ¡°You stupid uncle, if you have the guts, hit me!¡±

 Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Chapter 362: Infuriating Aunt (Thanks to

    Chapter 388: Chapter 362: Infuriating Aunt (Thanks to


    Kateliu and Shibi +1)


    Miss Yu lay on the hospital bed, reflecting on the events of the day. She felt suffocated and constantly complained about discomfort.


    The person who brought her there is Cai Cai, the daughter-in-law from Uncle Yu Minglang¡¯s house. Usually, they are very close, both from the same city. They are here for the engagement banquet of Youngest Brother Yu.


    ¡°Cai Cai, go check if the doctor is here, I¡¯m feeling a bit dizzy.¡±


    ¡°Alright, aunt, wait for a moment.¡±


    It was Second Brother Yu who walked in at this moment.


    Seeing him reminded her of Yu Minglang, and she felt even more suffocated.


    She felt that she had been very unfortunate recently.


    Every day, she would receive all kinds of anonymous phone calls, which left her in constant fear. Today, Yu Minglang publically made that statement.


    If Yu Minglang could say that, it meant that her elder brother and sister-in-law were on Yu Minglang¡¯s side. Aunt Yu did not know if Yu Minglang knew about the things she had done, and she felt like there was a rock in her heart.


    Furthermore, she ran into that woman outside, thinking about the woman who was causing a fuss with her, Aunt Yu felt her blood pressure was about to rise again.


    ¡°Aunt, are you feeling better?¡± Second Brother Yu asked.


    ¡°Still alive,¡± Aunt Yu replied curtly.


    ¡°Oh, then take care of yourself. If you need anything, call me,¡± Yu Mingyi finished speaking, took out a few hundred yuan from his pocket, and placed it on the table.


    ¡°I just came over for some business and didn¡¯t bring you anything. If you see something you like, buy it. I have other things to handle, so I¡¯ll leave first.¡±


    Without waiting for Aunt¡¯s reaction, he turned and left.


    That¡¯s the type of person Yu Mingyi is. If he¡¯s not pleased, he doesn¡¯t like to vent his feelings. He and Aunt were not that close, so he just left some money as formality.


    Dong Yi¡¯s situation made him upset, but he didn¡¯t know how to express it. He just wanted to leave quickly. Since Aunt said she was still alive, there was no need for any more pleasantries.


    He believed that what he had done was right, but it nearly caused Aunt to choke to death.


    Encountering such a person who didn¡¯t understand social etiquette even though he did understand, but he didn¡¯t bother to show it to people he didn¡¯t care about-made Aunt Yu very upset. After Ming Yi left, she threw the money on the ground.


    ¡°What did he come here for? Does he take me for a beggar?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that it? Everyone in their family is like that. They look down on other relatives when they have money. My son Xiao Wei wanted to do some business with Eldest Brother a few days ago, but that guy didn¡¯t even lift his eyelids.


    When my husband Li Zhen was at home, he would help out whenever something happened. Who could be like them?¡±


    Birds of a feather flock together. This woman named Cai Cai has a good relationship with Aunt Yu because she is particularly good at flattering. She knows to say what Aunt likes to hear.


    When Li Zhen was at home, she had nothing to do with him. They are not from the same city. Cai Cai and Aunt are from the same city. Li Zhen was originally in Qiang City, so how could he contact her? She is just saying this to flatter Aunt.


    Thinking about her son Li Zhen makes Aunt Yu even more upset.


    She had a good son, but because he offended Youngest Brother Yu, he was sent off to a place that was almost uninhabitable and couldn¡¯t come back now. Now, Youngest Brother Yu and his entire family are treating her like this, and Aunt Yu is feeling very depressed.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like I¡¯m causing trouble. Aunt, think about it, Uncle¡¯s family is so affluent and he is such a big boss. His authority is sky-high. You fell sick because of their affairs, yet none of them came to take care of you. Someone came and threw a bit of money. Are they trying to slap us in the face?¡±


    The eldest sister-in-law walked into the room, smiling and looking at the troublemaker. Seeing the eldest sister-in-law, troublemaker Cai Cai busied herself with looking down and pretending to pour water.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t my family sent me as a representative? My mother-in-law is also not feeling very well. She¡¯s afraid of passing her sickness to Aunt Yu. Isn¡¯t that right, Aunt Yu?¡±


    Mother Yu would naturally not come over. Yu Mingxi had annoyed Aunt Yu like this, and if Mother Yu were to come over now, it would seem redundant.


    Besides, Mother Yu was also holding a grudge against Aunt Yu. Aunt has been interfering in the relationship between Yu Minglang and Yu Mingxi. If not for Xiao Qian being an authoritative figure, the siblings would definitely have a falling out.


    A married woman is always meddling in her birth family¡¯s affairs¡ªan annoyance. Mother Yu selectively ignores Aunt Yu.


    The unfeeling words of the eldest sister-in-law made Aunt Yu¡¯s face darken. She stopped talking and railed against everyone in the Old Yu Family in her heart.


    Eldest sister-in-law chatted with Aunt Yu for a while, seeing that Aunt Yu always had a peculiar tone, she was no longer willing to bear with her. She made an excuse about having work in the ward and scampered off. Their family had already offended Aunt Yu thoroughly, so there¡¯s no difference this time.


    ¡°Their family is like wooden people, they don¡¯t understand the slightest adaptability.¡± When the eldest sister-in-law left, the flattering Cai Cai instantly changed her attitude.


    ¡°Every one of them is odious¨CSpeaking of which, why did Second Brother Yu show up here?¡± Aunt looked at the money on the ground and was still angry.


    She is the kind of person who tends to overthink things. She felt that Mother Yu might have sent Second Brother Yu to disgust her. If that was the case, she must severely badmouth Mother Yu in front of her elder brother.


    ¡°From Second Brother¡¯s words, he seemed to be here for some business, but I feel that he is just making excuses. I¡¯m sure that someone has made him come here to upset you.¡± Cai Cai was a master of stirring up trouble, no wonder Aunt Yu liked her so much.


    ¡°When I get discharged¡­¡± Aunt Yu¡¯s gaze fixed outside the hospital window, where Yu Mingyi was chatting with a woman.


    Aunt Yu¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and she shook with rage.


    ¡°Go! Investigate carefully, what exactly is Yu Mingyi here for!¡±


    It so happened that Yu Mingyi hadn¡¯t yet gone far. He left Aunt Yu¡¯s ward not long ago, and before leaving the hospital gate, he ran into an old acquaintance.


    ¡°Senior!¡± A stylishly dressed beautiful woman called out to Yu Mingyi, her face brimming with excitement.


    Yu Mingyi stopped, frowning slightly.


    ¡°Where have we met?¡± She looked familiar.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you remember? We went to the same high school. When you were in senior year, I was in my first year. After you were admitted to the Air Force School, we lost touch. I came here for a health checkup, I didn¡¯t expect to see you!¡±


    The beautiful woman seemed very excited.


    Back in the day, Yu Mingyi was very popular, aloof, and admired by many girls. This is one of the girls who liked Yu Mingyi and belonged to his fan club.


    ¡°Oh, hello.¡± Yu Mingyi has always been indifferent to people he can¡¯t recall.


    The woman didn¡¯t mind, she was elated just being able to see Yu Mingyi. Her small face flushed with excitement.


    ¡°I¡¯m currently working as Teacher Shu Xi¡¯s assistant. She even gave me some tasks to do today. Actually¡­senior, this is my contact information. Please make sure to contact me.¡±


    This woman was the one Yu Mingxi had pretended to be a mistress to annoy Aunt Yu. They were teacher and student and she had a crush on Yu Mingyi since high school. After hearing about Yu Mingyi¡¯s recent divorce, she was worried about not getting close to him, so their unexpected meeting was fortunate.


    Yet, this scene of their conversation was observed not only by Aunt Yu in the ward but also by Dong Yi undergoing infusion behind the glass window.


    The same incident, as seen by different people, naturally evokes different


    reactions.

 Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 363: No Merits (Thanks to kateliu and Eï¿¡ff+2)

    Chapter 389: Chapter 363: No Merits (Thanks to kateliu and E¡êff+2)


    Aunt saw Yu Mingyi with the woman who angered her, and her blood vessels were nearly exploding.


    Her blood pressure shot up instantly.


    Cai Cai didn¡¯t know why she was so angry, and could only try to pacify Aunt on the side. The more Aunt thought about it, the more wrong it seemed to her.


    Her husband Old Li usually paid great attention to his personal matters and should not have gotten involved with such women. When she received an anonymous call in the past, she also thought that it was about the affairs she did behind Old Li¡¯s back being exposed.


    Today, when that woman came to make trouble and Aunt was stimulated, her blood pressure rose before she had time to think more about it.


    Now, when she saw Yu Mingyi with the ¡°Xiao San,¡± Aunt let her imagination run wild, flying in the opposite direction of the truth. She pondered more and more intensely.


    All Cai Cai could see was Aunt¡¯s face getting more and more twisted. Within to minutes, Aunt had already pieced together what she believed to be the correct course of events.


    It must have been the youngest who found out first. The one who spread the news about Chen Xiaoqian, and told the other family members, who ended up maliciously taking revenge on her!


    It was simply too evil, how could they treat her this way?


    Miss Yu suddenly felt a huge sense of grievance, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that only this possibility could explain why Yu Mingyi would talk to ¡°Xiao San¡±!


    The world is degenerating, and the children in her brother¡¯s family were all led astray by Qi Jiao!


    As soon as Aunt thought of her sister-in-law, she felt endless resentment. When she stayed with Qi Jiao, who was Mother Yu¡¯s real name, her cooking was never to her liking, and she couldn¡¯t even wash laundry properly. Especially, she loved to show off in front of the elders and always tried to expose her incompetence while doing work in front of her parents.


    Such a scheming woman, her children were just like her, simply too bad!


    Aunt recalled those annoying events and felt that she should be on opposite sides with Qi Jiao, but her brother always sided with his wife¡­


    No, she must get her revenge. If she let Qi Jiao and her children deal with her like this, would they want to slap her in the face?


    Aunt wanted to grab the phone and scold Mother Yu, but seeing Yu Mingyi chatting with that woman outside the window, her eyes turned and a plan formed in her heart.


    Among the people of the Old Yu Family, Ming Lang was the most powerful. The woman he found was also meticulous. Last time, Chen Xiaoqian was able to turn her life around by the TV broadcast and establish her position in the entire family.


    In addition, the words Yu Ming Lang said at the engagement banquet¡ª


    Aunt thought of Yu Ming Lang¡¯s determined tone and did not dare to think any more about him and Xiao Qian. It must be said that Yu Ming Lang¡¯s vows at the wedding ceremony were quite useful. Everyone knew that he was a man who would disown anyone once he turned his face, just like his father.


    Aunt turned her gaze to Yu Mingyi. Second Brother Yu was the most silent of the bunch, and had just gone through a divorce. So, making a move on him should be the easiest way to vent her anger.


    ¡°So what if the sons you raised are excellent, Qi Jiao? They still ended up getting divorced after all¡­¡± Aunt stared at the silhouette of Yu Mingyi, revealing a sinister smile.


    At this time, Mother Yu was chatting with Yu Mingxi at home. Ming Lang and Xiao Qian had gone out and hadn¡¯t returned yet. Big Brother Yu had to go back to the company for some work, leaving just the mother and daughter.


    Xiao Xi was lying down, and Mother Yu was massaging her head to help her relieve stress.


    Mother Yu was thinking about what Xiao Qian had said. Her daughter must be under a lot of pressure at this time, but Ming Xi always seemed carefree and unruffled. It was difficult to get any valuable information from her.


    ¡°Xiao Xi, you¡¯re not young anymore. Now that your little brother has a companion, have you had any boys pursuing you when you¡¯re out?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know my love experience outside better than me? Even our group leader has been bought by you. If I had any movements, you would know first.¡±


    Yu Mingxi¡¯s lazy response made Mother Yu very embarrassed.


    ¡°I just don¡¯t trust you. You left home at such a young age, with your father and I not by your side, I always have to pay attention to whether there are bad guys around you. Actually, it¡¯s about time for you to pay attention to personal feelings too. If someone suitable comes along, you can also bring them back for your father and me to see.¡±


    With their little demon king Yu Ming Lang having a girlfriend, Mother Yu was now worried about two things: when Second Brother Yu would find Panpan a mother, and how her daughter would find a dependable husband. After all, once a girl reaches a certain age, her options become limited.


    Hearing her mother¡¯s nagging, Yu Mingxi couldn¡¯t help but smirk.


    ¡°Instead of worrying about me, you might as well worry more about my Aunt. After what I¡¯ve done, she definitely won¡¯t let it go. I can¡¯t understand how anyone could marry my Uncle, although he¡¯s a bit old-fashioned and boring, he¡¯s still a decent person. I think my dad really screwed my Uncle.¡±


    In the beginning, Uncle was Father Yu¡¯s colleague, and it was that relationship that allowed Father Yu to introduce his sister to the Uncle.


    ¡°How can you talk about your Aunt like that? According to your tone, it¡¯s as if she¡¯s not a decent person. In fact, she has her own strengths.¡±


    ¡°What strengths?¡±


    Mother Yu had wanted to find a positive image for her own sister-in-law in front of her child all along.


    But having flipped through her mental dictionary, she couldn¡¯t find any strengths in her sister-in-law, which was a bit awkward.


    It was quite inspirational for a woman to live her life without any discernible strengths.


    ¡°But my Uncle deserves it too. Wasn¡¯t it because of Aunt¡¯s beauty that he liked her? Of course, he also saw the power of my grandparents. I think the phrases ¡°big-chested, no brain,¡± ¡°short-sighted,¡± and ¡°capricious¡± are enough to fully describe my Aunt¡¯s life. She was spoiled and never grew up.¡±


    Yu Mingxi cleverly diverted her mother¡¯s attention from her own marriage problems to her Aunt.


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t help but nod and sigh.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, she¡¯s never grown up.¡±


    A person who¡¯s almost 50 years old still lives in her own world, and anyone who defies her is not allowed. With her grandparents backing her up and marrying a decent man, the people around her have been too accommodating, and it¡¯s made her a little too full of herself.


    ¡°When we used to live together, she said that anything I made wasn¡¯t delicious, and if any stain happened on the clothes, she would stuff them in the cupboard without telling me. When they dried, she would then ask me to wash them, but they couldn¡¯t be washed clean. She didn¡¯t do any work herself and didn¡¯t let me work either. When I did work, she said I was showing off in front of your grandparents. How could I be blamed for this? She spends her days lying in bed reading novels and not doing anything. If I didn¡¯t clean up, the house would be covered in dust¡­¡±


    Yu Mingxi enjoyed her mother¡¯s acupressure massage as she listened to her complaining about her aunt, and couldn¡¯t help thinking about her little brother¡¯s girlfriend..

 Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Chapter 376: The Fake Aunt

    Chapter 402: Chapter 376: The Fake Aunt


    It was a dark, windy night in Junyun Garden Area. A tall man with a pitch-black face blended in with the darkness around him.


    ¡°Youngest, going shopping?¡±


    An enthusiastic uncle who was out for a walk greeted Yu Minglang. Even the Pekingese on the leash seemed to sense the hostility radiating from Yu Minglang¡¯s oncoming presence, hiding behind its master and leaving only a trembling little bottom.


    Yu Minglang had a black plastic bag in his hand, and the anger radiated so intensely that even the dog could sense it.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Normally, he would chat with these familiar neighbors and elders for a bit, but now he didn¡¯t stop his pace.


    ¡°This kid, why so in a hurry?¡± The uncle shook his head and watched Yu Minglang hurry away.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to be in such a rush, but Xiao Mei, who was in the bathroom, might need him.


    He knocked on the bathroom door when he got home, and a small white hand quickly reached out from inside, seizing the black plastic bag from his hand before slamming the door shut.


    Her frantic actions and deeply embarrassed feelings.


    Xiao Qian felt that her period must be a fake period, always showing up at the most important times.


    Yu Xiaoqiang was about to succeed, but then her period came¡­


    Now that was really awkward!


    She didn¡¯t know why she was so unlucky, being patted by him last time and showing up at such an important moment this time. She was extremely embarrassed, and Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s energetic nosebleed might flow back and spray out of his mouth as resentful, old blood.


    Who could endure such a situation at such an important time?


    Poor luxurious rhinestone matching red lingerie, not even seen by Yu Xiaoqiang once, was thrown into the trash can, whining in self-pity. Was it really her fault?


    It was as if she had died before even having a chance to act. Xiao Qian looked at the box in despair, noticing a line of small, inconspicuous text at the bottom: middle-aged and elderly women¡¯s loose boxer shorts¡­


    He didn¡¯t have the guts to examine the item closely at the supermarket downstairs, so he bought Xiao Qian a replacement pair of fat and baggy boxers for middle-aged women, in stark contrast to the carefully prepared red lingerie she had chosen for herself.


    Clutching the box of baggy boxers, one thought screamed in Xiao Qian¡¯s mind: I am a moron!


    After his experience buying sanitary napkins last time, he knew to pick the expensive ones this time.


    As Xiao Qian was cleaning herself up, she couldn¡¯t help but imagine his state of mind while buying these items in public.


    A man buying sanitary pads with kindness and compassion in a military residential area¡ªthis kind of story could warm hearts and make its way into emotional story sessions. But who wanted this kind of heartwarming story?!


    Xiao Qian wished she could slip out through the drainpipe and not see his awkward expression at this moment.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s expression was now very ferocious. Seizing the opportunity while Xiao Qian was not around, he grabbed the pillow and unleashed a flurry of combination punches on the bed, making it creak loudly.


    If he had known this would happen, he wouldn¡¯t have wasted time with steak, romance, and strolling!


    Instead, he should have just had some quick buns or snacks, dragged her home after, and pinned her down on the bed for some lovemaking before her period arrived. That would¡¯ve been so much better!


    Now he finally understood how right the concept his father had instilled in him was!


    Chinese people shouldn¡¯t blindly worship foreigners and mimic their romantic ways, ruining their own sex lives in the process!


    Cutting steak took so much time, and having that time to eat buns would have been so much better¡ªmeaty and filling, no need for veggies. One hand holding a bun while the other undressed Qian Bao, wouldn¡¯t that have been perfect?!


    Fully utilizing every second, his post-dinner exercise shouldn¡¯t have been a stroll, but a two-person activity. That would have done the trick, right?!


    Right now, Yu Minglang was determined that when he had a child, he would educate them well. Really, they shouldn¡¯t learn from foreigners. Wasting time would never lead to a good outcome!


    It took Xiao Qian a full ten minutes of mental preparation before she could finally walk out of the bathroom nonchalantly. Meeting Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze, they exchanged silent looks.


    ¡°Forget everything that happened today, and don¡¯t ever mention it again!¡± Xiao Qian decided to bury her head in the sand.


    ¡°Okay, actually, we just went through a parallel universe where you weren¡¯t you, and I wasn¡¯t me. We were Schrodinger¡¯s Maple Forest by Night.¡±


    ¡°Maple Forest by Night, never mentioning it again!¡±


    Boss Qian decided to hypnotize herself and seal away these events, pretending they never happened.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xiao Qian walked out, needing to find something to distract herself from the awkward events that had just transpired.


    Yu Minglang, upon hearing this, quickly grabbed her hand. ¡°Where are we going?¡±


    What the hell? She wouldn¡¯t let him park and have sex, and now she wanted to go home?


    Not allowed to eat meat, nor even hold her? Could he not just cuddle her for one night?


    Seeing his dissatisfied expression, Xiao Qian explained.


    ¡°We¡¯re going to see a movie, and then we¡¯ll come back.¡±


    Yu Minglang felt a bit more balanced then,


    Xiao Qian whispered again, ¡°But when we come back, you need to calm down your emotions. We need to keep things separate and not engage in a bloody battle¡­¡±


    Crash! Yu Minglang hit the shoe cabinet.


    Blood¡­what the hell?! He must have encountered a fake Qian Bao. His little beauty was a cold goddess; how could she say such things?


    Well, even a goddess could crumble her image when faced with a period during a near embrace.


    How they had come in hand in hand was how the would leave. Excited when they entered, dejected when they left. But good things come to those who wait, and life is full of twists and turns. Xiao Qian boiled up several bowls of soul-consoling chicken soup and forced it down her throat.


    Yu Minglang, the whole time, had a black face, a fire raging in his heart that he could not extinguish.


    Sitting in the movie theater, watching a mindless horror movie, they both became increasingly frustrated with the color red, though it had nothing to do with the film. It was purely due to resentment over their recent experiences.


    The movie told the story of a woman in red who was killed and turned into a vengeful ghost, exacting revenge on those who wronged her. The screen¡¯s reflection cast red light on Xiao Qian¡¯s red down jacket, making her internal voice saying ¡°I am an idiot¡± even more clear.


    She failed at playing the romantic game, and now, all that was left was confusion! She vowed never to wear a red dress again. Never!


    Yu Minglang also hated her red down jacket. At first, he thought it was great, but now he wondered if the color had summoned her relative to ¡°protect¡± Qian Bao. He had to vent!


    All that preparation for a big moment, which came to nothing. How frustrating it was!


    On the big screen, the red ghost hovered around on a skateboard, occasionally splattering ketchup in an attempt to scare the audience with a cheap special effect. However, Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian¡¯s faces were darker and scarier than the ghost¡¯s. It was difficult to break the frustration every time they saw the color red!

 Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Chapter 380: Bite Back (50+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 406: Chapter 380: Bite Back (50+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    There are many interpretations of dreaming about flying in psychology, and one of them fits Xiao Qian¡¯s current situation perfectly.


    It is about unfulfilled desires. She was all ready to park the car and do ¡°that¡± with him in Maple Forest at night, but then her period arrived like blooming flowers in February. Don¡¯t think that only men would suffer nosebleeds; women would feel even worse when their desires were unfulfilled, and their inner fire couldn¡¯t be extinguished. The frustration built up to the point that it manifested in her dreams, where she could fly freely¡­


    Yu Minglang was very intelligent. He would definitely understand the meaning of this dream, and Xiao Qian felt a little proud thinking about his possible reaction.


    That¡¯s the taste of love, teasing each other in circles, both the teaser and the one being teased feel happy.


    The breakfast was simple. Yu Minglang made porridge, heated up leftover buns from last night, and fried some eggs. The two of them sat together for breakfast, a sweet and romantic time, but then something happened that upset Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s phone rang. As soon as she heard the ringtone, her action of biting the bun froze. Could it be that his company had some more work for him and they were going to summon her Xiao Qiang urgently?


    This had become Xiao Qian¡¯s weakness. Whenever she heard his phone ring, she would feel particularly annoyed.


    However, this time the call was not from Yu Minglang¡¯s company, but from somewhere else.


    ¡°Yes, I am Yu Minglang. Chen Xiaoqian is my girlfriend.¡±


    Hearing him answer the phone, Xiao Qian breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, it wasn¡¯t work stealing her man. She and Xiao Qiang should still have time. They had to help Jia Xiufang finish handling the last relocation household today, then they would sell building materials. After saying hello to her Eldest Brother, this should be easy to accomplish.


    Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s house hadn¡¯t been demolished yet. Xiao Qian planned to hold on for ten days. Whenever Second Maternal Uncle came to apologize to her mother about the past incidents, she would find someone to demolish his house.


    In fact, Second Maternal Uncle had also tried to contact Jia Xiufang several times. From cursing at the beginning to speaking nice words later, all were kicked out by Yu Minglang. Seeing that other houses had been demolished and received money, but his house hadn¡¯t been touched, Second Maternal Uncle was quite anxious. In the past few days, his mouth was full of blisters from anxiety.


    As Xiao Qian listened to Yu Minglang on the phone, she thought to herself, could it be Second Maternal Uncle¡¯s family had found someone through connections to plead with Yu Minglang?


    While she was pondering, she heard Yu Minglang ask unhappily.


    ¡°What nonsense is that woman talking about? How could my girlfriend be interested in her stuff?!¡±


    What¡¯s going on? If it¡¯s not Second Maternal Uncle, then who could it be? Xiao Qian only saw Yu Minglang¡¯s face turn dark, and then heard him say in a professional and cold tone.


    ¡°According to relevant regulations, whoever makes the accusation must provide evidence. She claims that my girlfriend stole her wallet; she should provide proof. The situation that night was complicated. It¡¯s possible that her wallet fell on the road when she struggled with the bad guy. If she can¡¯t provide evidence, we¡¯ll sue her for defamation. The evidence is her inability to produce proof that my girlfriend stole from her. In addition, please inform that ungrateful woman that she owes us compensation for the damage to my girlfriend¡¯s vehicle when she bravely intervened.¡±


    Oh?


    Xiao Qian understood. Yu Minglang was furious, and the target of his anger seemed to be Chu Xue.


    Just after escaping danger, Chu Xue immediately tried to turn the tables. Look at how upset she made Xiao Qiang this early in the morning!


    Xiao Qian got up, walked over to Yu Minglang, leaned on him and gently stroked his chest to comfort him. She also made a Tai Chi gesture to remind him to relax.


    Yu Minglang glanced at Xiao Qian, touched her hair, and said with still great anger.


    ¡°We will not get involved. If she continues to make trouble, my lawyer will handle it. Please tell her to prepare for litigation fees and compensation if she messes with the wrong person.¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone, his face dark as a pot bottom.


    Xiao Qian patted his chest, ¡°that brainless woman causing trouble again?¡±


    ¡°What the hell is this? A dog biting Lu Dongbin, trying to put the blame on others! You saved her, and she turns around to accuse you of stealing her wallet!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s anger was so intense because of the phone call he just received. After Chu Xue went back, she returned again, claiming that her wallet had been stolen by Xiao Qian, which contained ten thousand yuan and various identification documents.


    She saved a disgusting person, which was already very humiliating for Xiao Qian. Furthermore, this person had done something so disgusting that it could be described as ¡°there¡¯s no limit to how disgusting one can be.¡±


    Initially, Chu Xue didn¡¯t know that it was Xiao Qian who had saved her. It wasn¡¯t until she arrived at the hospital that she heard someone say that the girl who bravely intervened had the last name of Chen, and had a beauty mark on her forehead. That person asked her if she wanted to go and express her gratitude because if it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian¡¯s heroic actions, Chu Xue would have been in deep trouble.


    The bad guy had a damaged brain and would come out to attack red-clothed women who returned home late at night from time to time. That night, Chu Xue happened to be on her way back from an internet cafe and accidentally encountered Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    When Chu Xue heard that a Chen girl with a beauty mark braved danger to save her, she immediately thought of Xiao Qian. There were not many girls with beauty marks on their foreheads. She asked around and found out that it was indeed Chen Xiaoqian. Chu Xue was resentful at once.


    She didn¡¯t feel grateful to Xiao Qian at all. On the contrary, she felt that everything happened because of Xiao Qian!


    Why did she go online in the middle of the night? It was because she was scared by Xiao Qian!


    Xiao Qian knew she had artificial surgery and her past. Chu Xue was about to get married, and her current man was the best one she had ever met. She didn¡¯t want to give up, as it was too hard for a village girl with no family background, no job, and nothing to marry a Young Boss.


    Fearing and being unable to sleep, she recently became addicted to going online and enjoyed immersing herself in the internet, chatting with men. She would even go out at night to surf the web.


    As a result, she encountered a bad guy, and it just so happened that Chen Xiaoqian was the one who rescued her!


    How could she possibly thank Chen Xiaoqian? Chu Xue plotted to turn the tables on her and claim that her wallet was stolen by Xiao Qian. Others thought her claim was too far-fetched, but Chu Xue insisted that she had ten thousand yuan in her wallet, and it was stolen by Xiao Qian. They had no choice but to file a case.


    Those people didn¡¯t know Yu Minglang¡¯s true identity. Yu Minglang¡¯s identity couldn¡¯t possibly say that he was the famous Young Boss of the Yu Clan, accompanying his girlfriend to save someone who turned out to be rotten meat and then being extorted by that rotten meat¡ªwhat a disgusting feeling.


    Yu Minglang pushed Xiao Qian gently, ¡°Qian Bao, you go eat. I¡¯ll handle this.¡±


    ¡°Oh, okay, you handle yours.¡±


    Xiao Qian said this meaningful sentence once again.


    Yu Minglang pretended not to hear. He was still at home, and he shouldn¡¯t bear it anymore if they dared to bully his Qian Bao. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be a man.


    Xiao Qian was not as angry as Yu Minglang. In her heart, she even found it amusing.


    Chu Xue really never changed. Whenever she had the chance, she wanted to disgust Xiao Qian.


    If Chu Xue kept her distance in this lifetime, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t bother her. But why did this woman always cling to her? Did she want to give Xiao Qian the opportunity to deal with her?

 Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Chapter 381: Xiao Qiang Takes Action (100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)

    Chapter 407: Chapter 381: Xiao Qiang Takes Action (100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)


    Honestly speaking, if Chu Xue didn¡¯t come over to annoy Xiao Qian, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t have bothered with her. After all, the present Xiao Qian is worlds apart from the Xiao Qian in her past life.


    Now she has a car, a house, a business, a man, and a bright future. She¡¯s on a completely different level from Chu Xue, and bullying her would be beneath her. She only tried to scare her off last time for fun. But now that Chu Xue is the one provoking her, she must put her in her place or would appear too weak.


    As Xiao Qian pondered her next move, she gazed at Yu Minglang, who was busy making phone calls to arrange things.


    ¡°Get me this woman¡¯s financial situation, including her withdrawal records. She claimed to have ten thousand yuan, but she must actually have that amount. Once the records are found, file a lawsuit directly against her for slander and blackmail ¨C is Xiao Liu at the newspaper office? Get him over here and tell him that I¡¯m giving him this story for free, and I¡¯ll even waive the clue fees. Let him have a field day with it, like a real-life version of Mr. Dong Guo and the Wolf, a cautionary tale for everyone!¡±


    Yu Minglang was ruthless when it came to defending his girlfriend. At first, Xiao Qian listened to how he dealt with the issue, but soon her attention was diverted.


    He stood by the window, bathed in the morning light, wearing a white V-neck sweater, his sharp features accentuated by the cold, calm demeanor, and strategic poise. Even his fingers holding the phone seemed exceptionally slender.


    With her hand propping up her chin, Xiao Qian silently admired how Yu Minglang stood up for her.


    She could have resolved the issue herself, and he likely knew that too. However, he still wanted to stand up for her anyway. This feeling of being doted on was not bad.


    Well, occasionally playing the role of a weak woman and hiding behind him was pretty nice too.


    After calmly dealing with the issue, Yu Minglang turned around to find Xiao Qian staring straight at him.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to sue this ill-fated woman until not even her underpants remain.¡±


    ¡°¡­At least leave her with something to cover her shame. Nobody wants to see that. Don¡¯t pollute everyone¡¯s eyes.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s furrowed brows relaxed slightly, as he walked over and hugged her, letting her sit on his lap.


    ¡°What¡¯s with these people? I let her off the hook, and now she¡¯s flaunting it? I¡¯ll make sure she flounders!¡±


    It¡¯s his precious Qian Bao he was talking about, for her safety. Who does Chu Xue think she is? She can¡¯t talk about it like that. He¡¯ll countersue her for extortion and make sure she pays the price. How despicable!


    ¡°Xiao Mei, are you angry? Don¡¯t be angry because of people like her.¡± Yu Minglang thought Xiao Qian was upset and felt wronged when she continued to stare blankly at him. After all, anyone would be infuriated by such a situation.


    Helpers getting falsely accused is not a new thing. For example, there are those who helped elders only to be accused of causing the accident, resulting in huge compensations and even suicides. This sort of thing does happen.


    In an ideal world, people should treat each other with respect. However, reality is different, and there are always people like Chu Xue, who have no bottom line and spout nonsense.


    ¡°I¡¯m not angry. I just think you¡¯re so cool now, Xiao Qiang, and I want to kiss you.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s bun practically fell into his porridge.


    Xiao Qian blinked her eyes. Did she shock Xiao Qiang by being a bit too forward?


    Actually, she also wanted to say that seeing him protect her so fiercely and look so handsome while doing it, she wouldn¡¯t mind a passionate struggle¡­


    Of course, as an elegant female boss, Xiao Qian would never actually say that. Although she¡¯s not superstitious, she still had to consider certain aspects, as that would be unhygienic and, according to superstition, could bring bad luck to men. Xiao Qiang¡¯s work was always dangerous, and she couldn¡¯t bear to let him take more risks.


    Xiao Qian casually teased Yu Minglang, eliciting enough passion to make him pin her against the dining table and kiss her passionately. The make-out session was even better than the food. After they had their fill, they sat down to eat breakfast, unfazed by Chu Xue¡¯s false accusations.


    Chu Xue thought she had caused big trouble for Xiao Qian and was secretly pleased. But after waiting a day without any response from Xiao Qian, she was frightened by the people Yu Minglang sent.


    Not only did they collect her financial proof, showing that she only had 4,214 yuan in her account with no recent income, but they also found she was an ordinary worker. Although she had dated Chen Lin, the small laundromat owner, who had given her money, she was a big spender who loved fashionable clothes, so most of it was gone.¨´


    Chu Xue had recently rented a house and her new boyfriend, the young boss of a gaming room, had not given her much money. Focused on slinging mud on Xiao Qian, she had entirely forgotten about her own financial situation. How could she possibly come up with ten thousand yuan?


    Unable to prove she had so much money meant her accusations against Xiao Qian would not hold up in court. Chu Xue couldn¡¯t even settle the matter, as Yu Minglang was unwilling to deal with a woman unless she laid a finger on Xiao Qian. Then it would be a different story.


    Yu Minglang had already done everything he needed to do, and Xiao Qian was happy to let him handle it. He had the newspaper reporters focus on the story, hiding Xiao Qian¡¯s name and stirring an uproar with the public.


    They were disheartened by the good Samaritan¡¯s tale, feeling it was an indication of moral decay. While the reporter hid Xiao Qian¡¯s identity, he didn¡¯t hide Chu Xue¡¯s, even publishing her photo. Soon, people recognized her and she became the rat that crossed the street.


    The journalist leveraged the hot topic to create buzz. Public opinion wasn¡¯t as popular during that time, but it was still a sensation in Qiang City and even reached the provincial newspaper. The downfall of morality in society warranted serious reflection.


    Yu Minglang knew that unless Chu Xue caused substantial damage to Xiao Qian¡¯s reputation, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to convict her. However, the power of public opinion was much stronger than having her in jail for a few months.


    The news struck a nerve with the public, causing disgust toward those who repay kindness with bad intentions and creating a horrific impact. Everyone cursed Chu Xue for her despicable actions. The topic even became an essay question in the civil servant exam, asking for the applicant¡¯s opinion. The focus was the importance of enhancing socialist core values and cultivating morality among society members.


    Moreover, even middle school students had to tackle this case in their midterm essay, as the school was keeping up with the times.


    Chu Xue became a figure of hatred among the students. She had mindlessly accused an innocent person, causing them to face such a difficult exam question. Did she not understand how challenging such a question was for students!?

 Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Chapter 385: Second Brothers First Love (Monthly ticket 150+ updated)

    Chapter 411: Chapter 385: Second Brother¡¯s First Love (Monthly ticket 150+ updated)


    The difficulty of earning credits in advance is very, very high, and there is a certain risk. If the credits are not enough, not only can they not graduate early, but they may even fail to complete their studies, which would be a waste of a college entrance exam.


    Especially for a top university like this, it is already difficult enough to get in once, let alone take on a risky task like this. Not to mention students, even the staff of the Academic Affairs Office are not willing to do it, as it¡¯s extremely troublesome and requires additional modifications to the database. Unless the student can prove that they are truly outstanding and have the support of a teacher, no one would take this risk.


    Since it is a gathering place for top students, there have been cases of students trying to earn credits one year in advance in the history of the school. Although rare, there are a few successful ones. Whoever succeeds will become a legend and be admired by their juniors. They must be an excellent student to dare to play like this.


    However, what caused a sensation for Xiao Qian was not that she wanted to earn credits one year in advance but that she applied for two years in advance.


    This is truly shocking.


    A four-year curriculum compressed into two years!


    This is simply an impossible task. In the history of the school, no one has ever completed their credits two years ahead of schedule, but Xiao Qian applied for it.


    In the eyes of everyone, it is an impossible task, but for Boss Qian, who has the foundation of her past life, it¡¯s just a piece of cake. As long as she earns 150 credits, she can graduate. She has already mastered these courses in her previous life. If it weren¡¯t for the inclusion of the senior year internship, Xiao Qian really wanted to finish it in just a year and a half. Of course, that would be theoretically impossible, and the school would never agree.


    Even her seemingly slow application for two years in advance still caused a sensation.


    This is too crazy and too unbelievable. When Xiao Qian proposed to advance by two years, her class advisor directly refused.


    It is precisely because Xiao Qian is outstanding and excellent that they do not want her to take such a big risk. If she applies for one year in advance, the school may consider it, but two years at once is simply a wild fantasy.


    Xiao Qian has already made up her mind. She said before that she would never take what Ming Lang gave her for granted. She is not a woman who wants something from everyone. As long as she wants it, it means she is serious about it. If she dares to accept it, she will definitely give something of equal or even greater value in return.


    Be it things or feelings.


    Regarding the class advisor¡¯s refusal, Xiao Qian was not surprised. She would have refused too if she were the advisor. She wasn¡¯t planning on succeeding in one try. Xiao Qian had already thought about it, and she decided to find her mentor from her past life, Liu Linlin. As long as she was willing to speak to the class advisor, advancing the credits would definitely succeed. Her master was out on a business trip and wouldn¡¯t be back for a few days. Xiao Qian used this time to prepare the materials to persuade her mentor.


    While Xiao Qian was preparing materials to persuade her teacher, Dong Yi was also busy making a treatment plan for Panpan¡¯s next stage.


    After the unpleasant parting in the hospital, Dong Yi and Yu Mingyi never saw each other again.


    After seeing Yu Mingyi having a good time with another woman in the hospital, Dong Yi completely gave up.


    She realized that she couldn¡¯t use love to hold onto Yu Mingyi. The gap between them was too huge. Not to mention his status as a pilot, his family background alone was not something an ordinary girl like her could reach for.


    She needed to study hard, work hard, and not think about him anymore. That¡¯s what Dong Yi forced herself to do, but she still couldn¡¯t control the pain in her heart.


    If love could be easily persuaded, it wouldn¡¯t really be love.


    She felt down but faced her life with a positive attitude. Xiao Qian understood very well because she knew most of the things between Dong Yi and Second Brother Yu. Outsiders couldn¡¯t interfere in this kind of matter. Since Dong Yi had decided to give up, sadness was an inevitable process. Even Boss Qian couldn¡¯t change that. As long as this sad phase passed, Dong Yi would be able to return to normal.


    The only thing Xiao Qian could do was to arrange more work for Dong Yi in her studies, find her things to do, and distract her from the melancholy caused by her broken heart.


    Although Dong Yi has given up on Yu Mingyi, she hasn¡¯t let go of Panpan. As she promised to Mingyi, she would do her best to cure the child and not let the matters between the adults delay the child¡¯s treatment.


    Xiao Qian highly appreciates this attitude. This is the attitude a professional doctor should have. Only by clearly separating these issues can Da Yi quickly recover. A mature doctor cannot let their mood affect their work. Sadness and pain are problems that no one can escape from. Life is about dealing with all kinds of problems with a positive attitude.


    As for Second Brother Yu, Xiao Qian heard from Xiao Qiang during a phone call that he has been down lately. He has canceled all his flight tasks and took all of his annual leave at once to accompany his son.


    This is a rare occurrence. Yu Mingyi is a man who is very good at adjusting his mentality, and his psychological quality is absolutely top-notch. He is able to take such a long leave because, although others might not understand, Xiao Qian knows that his emotions are fluctuating, and Yu Mingyi is adjusting his emotions.


    He is driving a fighter jet, which is difficult to operate and very precise. It absolutely does not allow emotional fluctuations. Yu Mingyi is probably afraid of having an accident, so he took a vacation for himself. He has never been this emotionally affected, not even during his divorce from Wang Xiaohong. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know whether to be happy or sad for Dong Yi.


    What makes her happy is that the first person he falls in love with in life doesn¡¯t have no feelings for Dong Yi.


    What makes her sad is that even if they both have feelings for each other, these feelings couldn¡¯t overcome the difficulties in reality.


    Dong Yi felt too awkward about being alone with Second Brother Yu, so she brought Xiao Qian along.


    On Saturday, Xiao Qian accompanied Dong Yi to the rented house of Second Brother Yu, where Panpan and Mother Yu were waiting for them. Yu Mingyi was nowhere to be found, deliberately avoiding them.


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Dong Yi coming together, Mother Yu handed Panpan over to Dong Yi and took Xiao Qian out shopping.


    Panpan was very happy to see Dong Yi, but Dong Yi felt a little melancholic when she came to this house.


    Just a few hours, or even just minutes before she arrived, he might have been standing right here, sharing the same space with her, but time separated them like two parallel lines, existing side by side, but never crossing.


    Mother Yu took Xiao Qian to buy some groceries and took advantage of their time alone to ask her.


    ¡°Do you know what¡¯s wrong with your Second Brother?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± What else could it be? He¡¯s heartbroken, and it might even be his first love.


    Xiao Qian thought to herself, ¡°Second Brother is this old, already divorced once, and now he¡¯s just experiencing the feeling of love. A first love, a second marriage, an old man¡­¡±

 Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Chapter 391: Dont Think About It

    Chapter 417: Chapter 391: Don¡¯t Think About It


    Yu Mingyi took the Wang Family away, not knowing where they were going to negotiate.


    While Xiao Qian held Dong Yi¡¯s hand and entered the house.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Second Brother knows what he¡¯s doing. He¡¯s angry but not irrational, I saw it in his eyes. There will be no problem.¡±.


    Xiao Qian patted Da Yi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°It¡¯s okay, go take a shower.¡±


    Dong Yi¡¯s emotions hadn¡¯t calmed down yet.


    Although she had been attacked and verbally abused earlier, everything was so sudden.


    But since he appeared, everything changed. It was as if the monochrome world suddenly gained color, especially when he put his hand on her face. It was a moment worth the whole life.


    But thinking about the price she had to pay to feel this unique tenderness, Dong Yi¡¯s heart began to ache again.


    ¡°From now on, don¡¯t think about anything, just go take a shower.¡±


    ¡°Take a shower?¡± Dong Yi looked at Xiao Qian with empty eyes, her heart still lingering on that moment.


    Various emotions intertwined, making it hard to describe her mood at the moment.


    Xiao Qian put her hands on Dong Yi¡¯s shoulders encouragingly, ¡°When uncontrollable images appear in your mind, whether they are good, bad, sad, or joyful, whenever these things appear, do as I say.¡±


    Dong Yi trusted Xiao Qian very much; she had given her psychotherapy before, and since then, no matter how high the barriers in her heart were towards the outside world, they were always open to Xiao Qian.


    So when she heard Xiao Qian say this, Dong Yi immediately looked at her attentively.


    ¡°When uncontrollable images appear, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and firmly tell yourself, ¡®Don¡¯t think, everything will be alright¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t think, everything will be alright?¡± Dong Yi repeated.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Yes, when you¡¯re about to have uncontrollable thoughts, control your thoughts like this, erase everything good and bad from your mind, and focus on taking a shower and forgetting everything.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ will those people cause him any trouble?¡±


    Even now, she was still thinking about him.


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°Trust him, he can handle it. What you need to do now is adjust your emotions, go on, I¡¯ll wait for you. Don¡¯t think, everything will be alright!¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke with a firm tone, and Dong Yi nodded, heading straight for the bathroom.


    Mother Yu watched Xiao Qian and Dong Yi¡¯s interaction, as well as the scene of her son wiping away Dong Yi¡¯s tears just now, and suddenly had an idea.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, could it be that Second Brother ¨C ¡±


    Xiao Qian moved her hand to Mother Yu¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Relax, don¡¯t think, everything will be alright!¡±


    Mother Yu laughed, ¡°You child¡­¡±


    That was Xiao Qian¡¯s tacit acknowledgment, so it turned out that Second Brother¡¯s unusual behavior these days was because of Dong Yi!


    Mother Yu looked at the bathroom with her thoughts slightly chaotic, since previously Dong Yi had called her ¡°Grandmother¡±. This situation seemed a bit messy.


    Xiao Qian held her two fingers against Mother Yu¡¯s temples, one on each side, and firmly said, ¡°Don¡¯t think!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± It took some nerve for Boss Qian to do this to her future mother-in-law.


    Xiao Qian suppressed Mother Yu¡¯s questions, not allowing her to doubt Dong Yi, and controlled Dong Yi¡¯s emotions so she wouldn¡¯t think too much or get too emotional.


    She alone managed to stabilize the situation at home.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Second Brother Yu suddenly coming to the rescue, Boss Qian would have wanted to take control of the Wang Family as well.


    But since Second Brother had shown a heroic demeanor, Boss Qian could only suppress her urge to solve the problem and focus on stabilizing the emotions at home.


    It was only much later that Ming Lang found out about this matter, and he exclaimed, ¡°Having a boss at home is like having a treasure.¡± He had been chased and beaten by Xiao Qian for misquoting the saying. The original saying was: ¡°Having an elder at home is like having a treasure.¡± Boss Qian would think it strange if she didn¡¯t beat him up for this.


    Mother Wang followed Yu Mingyi to the guesthouse at his workplace. Yu Mingyi opened the reception room but only met with Mother Wang.


    When Yu Mingyi came in, Mother Wang¡¯s mood gradually changed from fear to relief. She even held on to a glimmer of hope, hoping for Yu Mingyi to return to his previous passive state, the silent man who wouldn¡¯t argue no matter what her family said.


    She planned to play the emotional card, appear pitiful, and try to gain sympathy. She had wanted to talk to Yu Mingyi about reconciling with Xiaohong several times before, but just as the youngest in the Yu Family said, it was difficult for her to meet Yu Mingyi with her status. Now she finally caught him.


    Mother Wang was overwhelmed with a sense of mission, feeling that her daughter¡¯s happiness for the rest of her life was in her hands. She had only her eloquent tongue to use and carried the happiness and glory of the whole family with her.


    When Xiaohong was with Yu Mingyi, the Wang Family looked down on him, thinking that although his job sounded good, and he enjoyed good benefits, he was an underachiever compared to others who were big bosses. They wanted him to resign, but he disagreed and wouldn¡¯t agree to the various ¡°money-making opportunities¡± proposed by the Wang Family. So, Mother Wang thought Yu Mingyi had been educated foolishly by his father, an inflexible man who wouldn¡¯t adapt.


    It was only after Xiaohong divorced Yu Mingyi that Mother Wang realized how good he was.


    The salary she once despised was beyond the reach of ordinary people. Although a pilot¡¯s salary and allowances couldn¡¯t match the salary of a civil aviation captain, it was still much better than those working in public institutions. Because of Mingyi, the Wang family was respected wherever they went.


    Eldest Brother Yu and Mother Yu also gave them some benefits occasionally. Now that they had lost Mingyi, they had lost everything and reverted to their original state.


    The money given to Xiaohong was taken by Mother Wang to invest with relatives, who then ran away, leaving the family in a tough situation. Xiaohong¡¯s condition had stabilized, but having grown accustomed to being supported, she couldn¡¯t bear going back to being impoverished and having to work to support herself. She quarreled with her mother daily.


    That¡¯s how the family¡¯s daily life became chaotic.


    It was only now that they began to appreciate the goodness of Second Brother Yu.


    Although Yu Mingyi, like his father, had a strong sense of uprightness, he wouldn¡¯t seek crooked ways to make money, which wouldn¡¯t satisfy the Wang family¡¯s demands for everyone to thrive once someone succeeded. Now it seemed that Mingyi was one in a million, the best candidate for a son-in-law. Xiaohong could never find such a good man again in her life.


    Mother Wang¡¯s thoughts went in circles, strengthening her determination to let Mingyi remarry Xiaohong. She blinked her eyes, and her plan took shape in her head.


    ¡°Mingyi, Xiaohong knows her mistakes now, she misses you so much, I think you two should get back together ¨C ¡±


    ¡°Who asked you to come?¡± Yu Mingyi interrupted her words, ignoring Mother Wang¡¯s acting. The coldness on his face was like a knife, almost making Mother Wang forget her lines.


    ¡°You, what are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand. No one asked me to come¡­¡± Mother Wang¡¯s eyes were evasive, clearly guilty.

 Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Chapter 399: Want to Cry Silly (Monthly Ticket 200+ Updated)

    Chapter 425: Chapter 399: Want to Cry Silly (Monthly Ticket 200+ Updated)


    Dong Yi and Xiao Qian were similar, both having low-volume, gentle voices. The fact that her voice reached this decibel showed that she was truly angry.


    ¡°Yu Mingyi! You should be the one seeing a doctor! Is there something wrong with your brain?!¡±


    Mother Yu was startled, then looked at Xiao Qian, raising her eyebrows.


    The meaning was, this is your so-called perfect match?


    Xiao Qian awkwardly smiled and whispered, ¡°Actually, this is like how Uncle wrote on your lunch box back in the day, a similar technique. Were you yelling at Uncle like this?¡±


    Before Mother Yu could respond, they heard Second Brother Yu¡¯s serious explanation from the inside.


    ¡°My brain is fine, we have regular check-ups. You¡¯re the one always fainting. You might be sick. When I say I like you, you faint. When I say I don¡¯t like you, you still faint. Clearly, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s sick.¡±


    Aiya¡­ Mother Yu massages her forehead, stimulated by her silly son.


    This silly boy, is he planning to be a bachelor for his whole life?


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    Dong Yi¡¯s frustrated scream came from inside.


    Xiao Qian swore, they were seriously arguing in there. As family members, shouldn¡¯t they feel worried or something? But why did she want to laugh so much?


    Hahaha!


    Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Mother Yu¡¯s mouth twitching, and Xiao Qian felt balanced. Look, even her own mother was amused by Second Brother Yu, her laughing wasn¡¯t a big deal, right? Pfft¡­


    What a pity the phone had no recording function. If only she could record it for Xiao Qiang to listen to, it would be a great way to relieve fatigue and calm their mood. Really, for Yu Mingyi to find someone in this situation, it was truly a miracle.


    ¡°Da Yi, don¡¯t be afraid. If you¡¯re sick, we¡¯ll see a doctor together, take the medicine we need, and the Unit Hospital gives discounts to employees¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian turned around and faced the wall, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably. This joke would keep her going for the next six months.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sick, you are sick, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s sick, you¡¯re sick, sick, sick!¡± Dong Yi was so angry she started babbling.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m the one who¡¯s sick. Don¡¯t get angry, don¡¯t faint again, put on your coat and go to hospital¡­¡± Yu Mingyi appeased Dong Yi, but she didn¡¯t seem to appreciate it?


    ¡°Yu Mingyi, I¡¯ll ask you seriously, do you like me or not¨C¨Cnever mind, don¡¯t answer. Based on your first answer, you like me!¡±


    Dong Yi finally got it, continuing to argue with him could lead to further stress, really.


    She closed her eyes and used Boss Qian¡¯s self-control techniques to manage her emotions.


    Now she needed to deal with each issue one by one, yes, she needed to stay calm.


    Dong Yi¡¯s EQ wasn¡¯t particularly low, at least much higher than Yu Mingyi¡¯s. It was just that she had very little contact with people before, so she lacked some experience. But by being with Xiao Qian, she had also learned some ways to handle issues. After suppressing her anger, she seriously said to Second Brother Yu:


    ¡°You¡¯ve talked about your situation, now let me talk about my feelings. I think I¡¯m not good enough for you. You know about my family situation. Both of my parents have passed away, and we¡¯re in a poor financial state. I could only attend university due to subsidies. Your family is well-off, and if we were together, your parents might not agree.¡±


    I agree!!! That¡¯s what Mother Yu was yelling inside her heart. After hearing her son¡¯s performance just now, she truly felt this kind of quality should be discounted asap. Whoever was willing to take him could hurry and take him home. Who would want this kind of man for their daughter? Wouldn¡¯t they be enraged every day of their lives?


    Xiao Qian held Mother Yu¡¯s hand and signaled with her eyes, Aunt, you have to stay calm, don¡¯t be so excited, you can¡¯t interfere with their matters!


    Alright, I¡¯ll bear with it. Mother Yu clenched her fists, pressed her ear against the door, and eavesdropped shamelessly.


    Xiao Qian felt that she really started to like this future mother-in-law, a lovely old lady with no airs, a bit gossipy and exceptionally warm-hearted.


    ¡°My parents aren¡¯t like that, they wouldn¡¯t mind such things.¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t like her self-deprecation, her belittling of herself. She was clearly a good girl.


    Yes, yes, he got that part right. Mother Yu couldn¡¯t help but nod, and her hair accessory accidentally brushed the doorbell on the security door.


    Yum Mingyi heard the sound and walked over. Xiao Qian knew that at this critical moment, the involvement of an outsider would ruin Second Brother Yu¡¯s chances. With Second Brother¡¯s introverted personality, he might not have another chance to open up after being interrupted once. After all, incidents like Wang Xiaohong¡¯s mother provoking people didn¡¯t happen often. So, what should they do?


    Yu Mingyi swore that he really heard the doorbell. But when he walked over and opened the door, there was no one outside.


    When Yu Mingyi closed the door, Mother Yu removed the basket from her head and glared at Xiao Qian hiding behind the cabbage pile.


    The only one who would dare to put a basket on their future mother-in-law¡¯s head was Chen Xiaoqian.


    Xiao Qian blinked, removed her hand from Panpan¡¯s mouth, and thanked her quick reflexes in that situation.


    This was an old-fashioned neighborhood, with two households on each floor and various debris piled up in the hallway, including cabbages. The time it took for Second Brother Yu to walk from the inner room was just enough for Xiao Qian to cover Mother Yu¡¯s head with an empty basket, pressing her hand down for her to squat, while she quickly hid behind the cabbage pile with Panpan. The advantage of being small and slim was demonstrated here ¨C if she were any chubbier, she would have definitely been exposed.


    Xiao Qian made a gesture towards the door, indicating to continue eavesdropping. Mother Yu gave her a helpless look, then followed Xiao Qian in eavesdropping.


    A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law¡¯s relationship is built on the foundation of gossip and doing naughty things together. Xiao Qian¡¯s genuine nature unexpectedly won over Mother Yu¡¯s adoration even more. This refreshing and unconventional way of winning her over was indeed a nice change.


    Due to this little interlude, Dong Yi and Second Brother Yu fell silent once more. Courage isn¡¯t something that everyone has, or can be manifested at any time. Dong Yi had originally intended to gather all her courage and reveal her inner thoughts in one go. But this interruption took the words right out of her mouth, and she didn¡¯t know how to start again as she looked at his handsome face.


    Yu Mingyi stayed quiet for a moment before breaking the silence.


    ¡°Anyway, I believe you deserve to be treated better and shouldn¡¯t waste too much time on a man with a child. The reason I¡¯m telling you this is that I hope you don¡¯t take today¡¯s incident to heart. I¡¯ll handle those people.¡±


    Would the hard-won step forward be in vain? Would everything return to its starting point?


    Mother Yu listened anxiously from outside. Silly son, is this the time for you to carry on in your usual manner? Why don¡¯t you be brave?


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes. This was the fundamental reason why she didn¡¯t want to interfere with Second Brother Yu and Dong Yi¡¯s situation. The window paper was thin, and it was easy to poke through. But what the world was like outside was not something a psychologist could explain. It still depends on the individual.

 Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Chapter 400: Missing Xiao Qiang (Monthly Ticket 250+ Update)

    Chapter 426: Chapter 400: Missing Xiao Qiang (Monthly Ticket 250+ Update)


    Relationship counseling is a simple yet complex job because almost all consultees will show a face that seems to say ¡°my feelings are unique, nobody can solve my problem, nobody understands my pain.¡±


    However, to a psychologist, the so-called emotional problems are actually quite similar to one another.


    In the end, they are just a layer of window paper that can be easily punctured. The consultee stands on this side, and the person they want stands on the other side. Although the paper is thin, it blocks their view, leaving everything on the other side unknown. After puncturing the paper, they will encounter many new problems.


    And many of these problems are either unsolvable or seem unsolvable to the consultee.


    No psychologist would explicitly tell their patients whether to break up or not. They would only analyze the problems that might arise after breaking the paper for you, leaving the choice to the individual.


    What can restrain the development of emotions is never external force, but oneself. It depends on how much determination one has to solve the problem. No matter how difficult the problem is, as long as one has the determination to overcome everything, bravely charge forward. With this logic, all love tragedies from ancient times to the present, both in China and abroad, can be solved.


    But if love is not tragic, will life be happy? It¡¯s not necessarily true because some people are really better off apart than together.


    So even Boss Qian, who can objectively look at problems, doesn¡¯t know how the situation inside the house will develop.


    Just as Mother Yu felt that there was almost no hope, Dong Yi suddenly asked Yu Mingyi seriously.


    ¡°What if I want to devote my time and feelings to you, an older man with a child?¡±


    Well done! Xiao Qian and Mother Yu exchanged glances and gave a silent high five. Life sure knows how to surprise you at any moment.


    Look at how socially awkward Second Brother Yu is, forcing the introverted girl to become like this!


    Dong Yi punctured the paper herself, probably the bravest and most aggressive action she has ever taken in her life. She could feel the blood boiling in her body. Is this the youth that Boss Qian always talked about?


    What is youth? To give everything and follow your heart without leaving any regrets!


    Last time, she didn¡¯t confess, which led to a silent ending that tormented her in countless sleepless dreams.


    These days, Dong Yi often dreams of standing with him. She wants to say out loud that she likes him, but as soon as the words are on her lips, the dream ends.


    This pain only makes her more sad.


    Being rejected doesn¡¯t matter. What¡¯s important is expressing her feelings. She cannot continue to immerse herself in this dilemma. She waits for an outcome and bravely faces all the results.


    Dong Yi raises her head, bravely looks at Yu Mingyi, and speaks with determination.


    ¡°I am not an outstanding girl, I¡¯m not beautiful, and I don¡¯t have a status that matches yours, but I really, really like you. I like your dedication, I like your sense of responsibility, and I even like the myriad of messages hidden in your eyes when you are silent. I don¡¯t mind that you have a child, nor do I mind that you¡¯ve been divorced. I just want to give you my full love, even though I know we might not end up together, but¡­¡±


    Tears fall down her cheeks.


    ¡°If my existence, my feelings, can heal that scar in the heart of the man I respect and love the most, even if you return to your path after healing, even if there¡¯s no place for me in your life afterward, then I will have no regrets, because my existence is so meaningful.¡±


    Not expecting a result, yet wholeheartedly liking someone is also a kind of happiness, isn¡¯t it?


    Dong Yi¡¯s sincere confession not only moves both Xiao Qian and Mother Yu to tears but also deeply touches the man inside the room.


    Throughout his life, Yu Mingyi has received countless admiration and respect. In his career, he has always stood at the top of the starting line. But in terms of emotions, no woman has ever looked at him with such eyes, with such an unreserved expression of love.


    All the words in his heart turn into action. He steps forward and hugs her tightly. This breakthrough embrace changes the fate of both of them.


    Taking love seriously, living life to the fullest, no matter what the future holds, the two lonely souls of this moment are tightly together.


    Many years ago, with a sudden embrace, he saved her from the hands of death.


    Many years later, with her brave and sincere embrace, she brings him back from the loveless era to the world of the living.


    Who says there is no karma in this world? Good seeds will bear good fruit. At this moment, Da Yi finally believes in karma.


    The two seemingly least likely to be enlightened actually come together due to external intervention.


    No one expected this outcome.


    Mother Wang¡¯s malicious visit did not crush Dong Yi, nor did it disgust Second Brother Yu. Instead, it allowed the two to break through their inner barriers and tightly embrace each other.


    Xiao Qian showed no mercy to Second Brother Yu. After returning, she took him directly to the most expensive restaurants, slaughtering him ruthlessly. He, together with Da Yi, tormented Xiao Qian for a vacation. Especially since Da Yi was her roommate and also her apprentice, Xiao Qian sometimes got up to chat with her when she couldn¡¯t sleep at night, comforting and guiding her.


    Now these two are fine, and Xiao Qian naturally won¡¯t miss the opportunity to slaughter this abundant sheep. She originally wanted to eat a big meal at Yu¡¯s expense, but when they arrive at the expensive restaurant, Da Yi only orders the cheapest dishes, making Xiao Qian laugh.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t even married him, and you¡¯re already trying to save him money? Da Yi, this mindset won¡¯t work. You have to make him bleed a little more.¡±


    Second Brother Yu¡¯s salary is so much higher than that of average people. It¡¯s just that he himself thinks he is poor. At this level, in any place, he is considered well-off.


    ¡°No, we should still save when we can. Panpan will need money in the future, and we need to save some for her.¡± Dong Yi looked at Yu Mingyi, who was gazing at her tenderly.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s teeth hurt from the sweetness.


    They just barely got their lives back, and now they¡¯re torturing people together? It makes her miss her Xiao Qiang¡­


    ¡°Second Brother has money, Da Yi, you don¡¯t need to save too much for him.¡± Mother Yu now looks fondly at Da Yi, thinking of how this child had no mother or father growing up, making her a pitiful child. Although they are only dating and have not settled down yet, seeing Da Yi¡¯s sincerity towards Second Brother makes her quite satisfied.


    You can tell whether a woman likes a man just by her eyes. It¡¯s not that Wang Xiaohong doesn¡¯t like Second Brother Yu, it¡¯s just that she loves herself more. People are too greedy, wanting too much, to the point it surpasses the feelings for Yu Mingyi.


    Da Yi is different. She looks at Second Brother Yu without any disguise, and they cherish each other even more after having been apart for a while. She always secretly watches him, but each time she does, she gets caught.

 Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 401: Important Issue

    Chapter 427: Chapter 401: Important Issue


    Dong Yi was embarrassed by Second Brother Yu¡¯s attention, but she had to answer Mother Yu¡¯s question, ¡°Mom, Auntie¡­¡±


    She still found it difficult to change what she called her, often getting it wrong; Mother Yu pretended not to hear.


    She couldn¡¯t pick on her, this pair of Second Brother Yu was fundamentally different from the other two pairs in the family; they both had low EQ, thin-skinned, and had to be extra tolerant towards them.


    ¡°Just use any form of address that feels right,¡± Mother Yu helped her out.


    ¡°Well, we might have to change it in the future anyway, and then it won¡¯t be awkward when we reach the ultimate address,¡± Xiao Qian added the jab, as a kind of ¡°revenge¡± for Second Brother Yu and Da Yi provoking her fianc¨¦ who wasn¡¯t by her side.


    The ultimate address would be just ¡°mom,¡± right?


    She had to change her address once she got married; Xiao Qian felt that given Second Brother Yu¡¯s EQ, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to find another girl, and sooner or later, they would have to get married.


    Dong Yi¡¯s face turned red at Xiao Qian¡¯s words, and Second Brother Yu stood up for his girlfriend.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you¡¯re becoming more and more like the youngest nowadays.¡±


    It was as shameless as ever; how could they have thought that Xiao Qian was a particularly stable person back then? Anyone close to Youngest Brother Yu would be led astray by him.


    Xiao Qian shamelessly accepted Second Brother Yu¡¯s evaluation, ¡°Ming Lang and I are engaged to be married, so of course our values should be the same. Who else should I resemble but him? It¡¯s just like you and Da Yi, look, even your taste in choosing things is the same.¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed to the car key that Second Brother Yu had placed on the table; a burnt toast smiling keychain hung on it, soft to the touch.


    Da Yi also had an identical one, tied to her backpack.


    Dong Yi had actually already noticed the identical keychain earlier. When she went to the hospital, Eldest Sister-in-law gave it to her, saying it was a free gift she got while shopping; she didn¡¯t want it, and so she threw it away. Da Yi liked it so much at the time that Second Brother Yu saw it and bought one for her too.


    Now it seemed that behind every coincidence, there was a necessity. At this point, Da Yi probably knew how this thing came about, and the sweetness in her heart increased; she glanced at Second Brother Yu, who shifted his gaze elsewhere, but his ears were suspiciously reddish.


    Usually wise, Mother Yu did not get along well with her son today; she didn¡¯t notice her son¡¯s expression of being caught in a private matter, but went along with Xiao Qian¡¯s remark.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Second Brother often plays with this thing when he has nothing to do. I saw him standing by the window, poking at it a few days ago. He¡¯s quite a big guy, like the youngest, and he loves these miscellaneous things.¡±


    Yu Mingyi¡¯s ears turned even redder.


    Dong Yi also lowered her head, feeling overwhelmed with sweetness.


    But Ming Lang, who was at the company at the moment, was accidentally shot. Xiao Qian felt sorry for her man.


    ¡°Second Brother is not like Ming Lang. Ming Lang really likes anime, while what Second Brother likes is the person who likes this little cartoon character.¡±


    With one sentence, she revealed the truth; Dong Yi got up, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡±


    Second Brother got up too, ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡±


    When Panpan saw that both her dad and Yi Yi were leaving, she jumped off the chair and followed, ¡°Me too¡­¡±


    ¡°You stay put!¡± Xiao Qian pressed Panpan down on the chair and gave her a chicken leg to gnaw on.


    Don¡¯t be a light bulb.


    Although Panpan started talking late, she understood everything in her heart. She could feel the difference between her dad and Yi Yi these days, and she was unhappy about it too. Now that they were both together, the child was very satisfied.


    Seeing that the two of them had left, Panpan hurriedly pointed at the door, ¡°Not going, not going!¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her shoulder, ¡°They won¡¯t leave, they¡¯ll be right back, and they won¡¯t leave in the future, always accompanying Panpan.¡±


    Still not giving up, Panpan wanted to go down, but Xiao Qian held her tightly, not allowing her to disturb Dong Yi and Yu Mingyi. Panpan pouted, looking upset.


    Mother Yu sighed at the sight, ¡°This child¡¯s sentimental nature is really similar to Second Brother.¡±


    Panpan was a pitiable child; although she was slightly different from ordinary children, Mother Yu believed that with Dong Yi and Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, Panpan would get better and better.


    ¡°She has excellent concentration, is very smart, and also very-¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t finished speaking when she felt a strange smell. She lowered her head and picked up Panpan by pinching her ribs.


    ¡°Hey, little handsome guy, is it really okay for you to fart on someone¡¯s leg without warning?¡±


    Panpan snorted and turned her head away, who told her not to let herself follow suit.


    Mother Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°This child¡¯s vindictive nature is really quite like the youngest.¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed at Panpan¡¯s little nose, ¡°You little naughty, you won¡¯t get a wife like this~¡±


    Panpan snorted and raised her little feet, kicking at Xiao Qian¡¯s stomach, afraid of her!


    Not cute¡­ Xiao Qian stared back at him.


    ¡°By the way, Auntie, how did the Wang Family find out?¡± Xiao Qian teased the child enough and suddenly remembered this important question.


    ¡°Someone must be stirring things up behind the scenes. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with our family lately, but all these messy things keep happening.¡±


    Mother Yu complained.


    Xiao Qian lowered her head and thought for a moment, could it be Aunt¡¯s doing?


    It shouldn¡¯t be; Miss Yu had a grudge against her and Ming Lang, being provoked by her first, being punished by Ming Lang later, and finally being stabbed by Ming Xi. Even if she was badly hurt and wanted to make a desperate counterattack, she shouldn¡¯t target Second Brother Yu, but go directly against her and Ming Lang.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have the ability to foresee the future, and she didn¡¯t expect the hospital scene to be accidentally witnessed by Aunt, who took a grudge against Yu Mingyi.


    After some thinking, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t discuss this matter with Second Brother Yu, as it was a family conflict within Yu Mingyi¡¯s family, and she couldn¡¯t interfere.


    She believed that Yu Mingyi was not the kind of man who lacked problem-solving skills. He might need to improve his relationship with his family, but as a man who managed to climb to this position, if he couldn¡¯t handle even this kind of external matter, death wouldn¡¯t be too much for him.


    Before leaving, Xiao Qian asked Yu Mingyi if there was any clue to the case, and Yu Mingyi nodded.


    He had already asked someone to start investigating the account number of the remittance. Following clues in a trail, he believed that the truth was only one step away.


    Seeing his confident expression, Xiao Qian also kept quiet.


    Although the incident was unexpected and frightened Dong Yi, it unexpectedly became a breakthrough point for the deadlock between her and Second Brother Yu. From another perspective, this wasn¡¯t necessarily a bad thing. Good things can turn bad if not handled properly, and similarly, bad things can turn good if handled properly.


    The two people who lacked love experience and had held back for such a long time before getting together, whether it was Da Yi, who had dreams of being sprayed by water for thinking of Yu Mingyi, or Yu Mingyi, who had never experienced true love before the age of 30; the two of them ignited an incredible fire once together, and the old house that was on fire when they were together burned fiercely, almost burning Xiao Qian, an onlooker, to death.

 Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Chapter 402: Visiting the Gracious Master (monthly ticket 300+ updates)

    Chapter 428: Chapter 402: Visiting the Gracious Master (monthly ticket 300+ updates)


    Second Brother had much more time than Yu Minglang. After concentrating on flying and completing his flying hours, he had plenty of time to rest. Being a pilot was different from other jobs; Minglang had to endure extreme exhaustion and push his limits continuously.


    Pilots had a highly precise job. After completing their work, they had to rest, replenish their energy and maintain a good mood to ensure accurate flying for their next flight.


    There¡¯s no harm without comparison. Second Brother, who was in the midst of his renewed youth, started to display affection with Da Yi under Xiao Qian¡¯s watchful eye.


    Mother Yu gifted Da Yi a cellphone as a meeting gift. Although they had already met, this meeting had a different nature, hence the need to give something. The gift was chosen by Xiao Qian as it was practical.


    At first, Da Yi adamantly refused to accept it. Only after much persuasion from Mother Yu did she reluctantly accept. Da Yi was different from Xiao Qian; Boss Qian didn¡¯t hesitate to accept gifts from the people she liked, feeling confident that she could return the favor in the future. For those she didn¡¯t like, she wouldn¡¯t take their gifts even if they insisted. But Da Yi didn¡¯t have the same self-confidence as Xiao Qian.


    Da Yi always thought of herself as an ordinary, poor student. Although she had a boyfriend from a wealthy family now, she didn¡¯t feel entitled to the Yu family¡¯s money. It took Mother Yu and Xiao Qian¡¯s persuasion and coercion for her to accept the gift.


    However, seeing Da Yi cuddling under the blanket while texting, Xiao Qian slightly regretted choosing that gift.


    Wasn¡¯t this tormenting her?


    There had been no news from Xiao Qiang for three days. She couldn¡¯t reach him through calls or texts. She had written a letter but it should have just been delivered. She had no idea when she would see him.


    If you think that Second Brother Yu¡¯s pursuit was simple, you¡¯d be naive.


    He didn¡¯t just send texts; he went on dates, too. Bringing their child along, as long as Da Yi had no classes, Yu Mingyi would come and pick her up with Panpan, who was rapidly developing her language skills.


    A good family atmosphere provided great security for the child.


    On another torturous morning, Xiao Qian had just opened her eyes when she saw Dong Yi rushing out of the toilet. She ran to the bedside and grabbed the cellphone on the pillow.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s out of battery¡­¡± Dong Yi said with a hint of annoyance.


    ¡°Just charge it up then.¡± Xiao Qian yawned and got up while Shi Touyu still lay in bed, enjoying her lazy sleep.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do that. I made plans with Second Brother to take Panpan on a spring outing in the park. I got up late, and they must be there by now. Panpan must be so anxious.¡±


    Xiao Qian watched Da Yi rush out of the dormitory at lightning speed. She shook her head. What was the big deal about a few minutes? Women in love always get nervous over the tiniest things. When was the last time she got so flustered over something about Yu Xiaoqiang?


    Just as she finished thinking, her cellphone rang. Xiao Qian picked it up as quickly as possible, hoping to hear from Yu Ming Lang, who she hadn¡¯t heard from in a while. Was he done with his work?


    However, upon seeing Second Brother Yu¡¯s number on the screen, Boss Qian felt as if there was an invisible slap smacking her in the face.


    She deliberately took her time before answering the call after tens of seconds.


    ¡°Did Da Yi get up?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s already out and will be there soon.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Second Brother Yu hung up as soon as he got the answer.


    Xiao Qian held the phone, her mouth twitching. Couldn¡¯t he have asked more courteously, perhaps asking what she wanted to eat and if he could bring something back for her?


    It was simply incredible that a man who didn¡¯t understand social etiquette managed to win over her beloved apprentice¡­


    ¡°Yellow rapeseed flowers and busy madmen; spring is indeed the season of manic disorder outbreaks. Look at all of them.¡± Xiao Qian mumbled to herself.


    ¡°Good morning, Boss Qian~¡± Shi Touyu woke up, yawned, sat up, and blew a kiss at Xiao Qian. ¡°Boss Qian, did you just mention rapeseed flowers? Do you want to eat them for lunch?¡±


    ¡°No, I mean when the rapeseed flowers turn yellow, we see many mentally excited people. As the ancient proverb goes, yellow rapeseed flowers and busy madmen signify spring, cats meowing, and even stones hopping three times.¡±


    Xiao Qian playfully mocked the thriving relationship between Da Yi and Second Brother Yu.


    However, every spring, she would diagnose many patients with manic disorder. It was a fact that spring was the outbreak season for the disorder.


    You don¡¯t have class this morning, right? Do you want to come with me to collect some debts?¡± Shi Touyu flipped through the small booklet under her pillow. Most of the debts had been collected, just a few remaining.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got other matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t go with you. How much money and stuff did you lend out, anyway?¡±


    There had been a significant change in Shi Touyu¡¯s personality after she returned from vacation. She made a list of all the ¡°friends¡± who borrowed money or things from her during the previous semester. She spent these first few days of the new semester just going around collecting debts one by one.


    ¡°Most of the money I lent out has been returned. Now I just have to get back a few romance novels. I borrowed those from the bookstore, and there¡¯s a deposit on them, so I need to ask for them back.¡± Shi Touyu¡¯s values were different now; she wouldn¡¯t lend a cent to anyone outside her dorm room.


    ¡°What is there to read about those overbearing CEOs in the novels? Their temperaments are in line with the symptoms of manic disorder patients. Only innocent young people like you are deceived. What¡¯s the point of living with a person with manic disorder? It¡¯s nothing but constant annoyance.¡±


    Xiao Qian complained while changing her clothes.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what are you going to do this morning?¡±


    ¡°I have some things to take care of. I won¡¯t be back for lunch; you can eat in the canteen.¡± She recalled her master, Professor Liu, should be returning home today, right?


    Professor Liu had a house in the area but never lived there. Outsiders couldn¡¯t understand why she gave up a residence with such a prime location to live in the simple barracks-style building for school staff. But Xiao Qian understood.


    That house was filled with memories of the deceased. A family of four had once lived there happily until Lone Wolf¡¯s death shattered it, and the professor moved out to live in the barrack-style building.


    In total, Professor Liu and Yu Minglang¡¯s uncle had raised two children together. Their eldest was Lone Wolf Liu Shuang; the younger one was also a son who should be in high school according to their current age. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know him well as she had only seen him a few times in her past life.


    As Xiao Qian stood at the door of the professor¡¯s house and heard the loud noises coming from inside, she frowned.


    Someone was blasting rock music inside, loud enough to be heard throughout the row of barracks-style buildings. From what Xiao Qian knew, Professor Liu was a cultured person, and this didn¡¯t seem like something she would do.


    Xiao Qian knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside. With the loud music, it was normal that her knocking wouldn¡¯t be heard.


    Xiao Qian kept knocking persistently for a long time, but no one answered the door. What was going on?

 Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 403: Not an Unspoken Rule (Monthly ticket 350+ updates)

    Chapter 429: Chapter 403: Not an Unspoken Rule (Monthly ticket 350+ updates)


    The barracks-style building is a long corridor with many separate rooms left from the seventies or eighties. They look old and are mostly occupied by school staff. Xiao Qian knocked on the door, but no one responded. She decided to knock on the door of the neighboring room and then jump to the teacher¡¯s apartment from the connecting balcony.


    She was sure there was someone home, they just didn¡¯t hear her knock.


    Xiao Qian knocked twice more, but still no one answered. The music was deafening.


    Suddenly, a hand landed on Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder from behind. She turned to see Professor Liu standing there.


    ¡°Are you looking for Director Wang?¡± Professor Liu asked, as Director Wang lives next door.


    ¡°No, I am looking for you,¡± Xiao Qian answered loudly. It had to be loud, the music was just too loud.


    Liu Linlin gestured for Xiao Qian to follow her into the apartment. Once inside, she saw a bare-chested boy in long johns rapidly breakdancing to the blaring music. He was somewhat handsome, with thick eyebrows and a somewhat roguish attractiveness about his face.


    Breakdancing hadn¡¯t become widely popular yet; anyone who could pull this off was definitely a trendsetter.


    ¡°Liu Li! How many times have I told you not to play music this loudly in the house!¡± Professor Liu turned off the speaker as she scolded.


    Liu Li must be her second son.


    ¡°Mom, there¡¯s nobody else here. I just wanted to dance a bit. I feel so energetic in spring!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m starting to suspect you might have a manic disorder,¡± complained Professor Liu.


    Xiao Qian laughed. Look, her teacher¡¯s thoughts mirrored hers. They both suspected that Da Yi might have spring mania, just as she suspected her teacher¡¯s own son did.


    Liu Li looked up, noticing the stranger standing behind his mother. He retreated quickly to his room, slamming the door shut.


    Xiao Qian saw a French press pot sitting on the living room coffee table, and half a cup of coffee still filled the mug next to it. The aroma was thick and intoxicating.


    ¡°This kid has a lot of energy,¡± Xiao Qian commented to Professor Liu.


    ¡°A little too energetic for my liking,¡± Professor Liu sighed. Liu gestured for Xiao Qian to sit on the sofa and wait while she put the groceries in the kitchen. It appeared she had just returned from the morning market.


    Professor Liu quickly came out of the kitchen and knocked on Liu Li¡¯s bedroom door: ¡°How much coffee did you drink, Liu Li? Half of the bag of coffee beans is gone.¡±


    Opening the door, Liu Li walked out, now wearing a holey pair of jeans and an oversized flight jacket, a trendy South Korean style, his hair wrapped under a cloth ¨C the very image of a street dancer.


    ¡°I have a competition today and I can¡¯t sleep. Had some coffee to wake up.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep at all last night?!¡± Professor Liu exclaimed in surprise.


    Liu Li shrugged, ¡°Sleeping is a waste of life! Our beautiful youth shouldn¡¯t be spent on sleep. I¡¯m off, mom~¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you having breakfast?¡± Professor Liu called after him, but he had already darted to the door.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy some on the way!¡±


    ¡°You have to work after the competition! You can¡¯t fool around like this!¡±


    Liu Li had already disappeared. Professor Liu sighed and turned, seeing Xiao Qian watching her curiously.


    ¡°My son is not very responsible. He didn¡¯t pass the College Entrance Exam and refused to retake it. As he is the son of a war martyr, he was given a job by the government, but he is always asking for leave. I am beginning to suspect he may have a slight manic disorder¡­ What did you need me for?¡±


    Xiao Qian suppressed her curiosity about Liu Li and stated her purpose to Professor Liu straightforwardly.


    ¡°I¡¯d like to request to earn credits ahead of time, could you please speak with my class advisor on my behalf?¡±


    ¡°Ahead of time? Why?¡± Professor Liu frowned.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to waste time anymore. I¡¯ve already taken most of the courses, and I¡¯d like to finish earning my university credits ahead of time and then continue with my postgraduate degree.¡±


    ¡°Your skills should be enough to earn the credits ahead of time. You could just talk to your class advisor about this, why did you come find me?¡±


    Even though Chen Xiaoqian was a freshman, she was very prominent and influential in her faculty. Professor Liu had interacted with her several times and felt that Xiaoqian was indeed gifted. It shouldn¡¯t be an issue for a student like her to earn credits ahead of time.


    ¡°Because I want to graduate two years early.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Professor Liu thought she had heard wrong.


    ¡°I¡¯ve calculated, and I can earn enough credits to graduate university two years early. I want to maximize my efficiency, and then use two years to finish my Master¡¯s. Whether or not to go for a PhD would depend on the situation.¡±


    ¡°You overestimate yourself. What do you take this school for, rushing things like this?¡±


    Liu Linlin was quite unhypocritical. Xiaoqian not only wanted to compress her undergraduate experience, but also wanted to graduate from her master¡¯s program a year early. To Liu, this seemed somewhat profit-driven and impatient.


    ¡°Go back, I won¡¯t help you with this. Besides, I am not your supervisor, I don¡¯t have this obligation. It doesn¡¯t matter if it was you who came to ask or your mother-in-law.¡±


    Xiaoqian was not surprised at the teacher¡¯s refusal. It would be strange if the teacher didn¡¯t reject her. This old lady was known for her volatile temper. She did things based on her mood. Her impromptu visit may have given the teacher the impression that she was not a serious student.


    Professor Liu Linlin stood up and gestured towards the door, indicating that she wanted Xiaoqian to leave. Xiaoqian was well aware of her teacher¡¯s temper. It would not fare well for her to fight head-on with this difficult old lady.


    Still, Xiao Qian also stood up, but she didn¡¯t rush to leave. Instead, she opened her bag.


    ¡°What are you doing?!¡± Professor Liu sounded furious, as if she suspected Xiaoqian was going to give her a bribe.


    Professsor Liu had a good impression of this girl before. She thought Xiaoqian was a unique young girl who might grow into a great psychologist because of her talent.


    However, if she dared to bribe her teacher, that was another matter entirely.


    Xiaoqian blinked at the angry Liu Linlin, ¡°Teacher, what are you thinking about? I can¡¯t afford to play by those hidden rules. And besides, I can¡¯t afford to give away improper money like that¡­ ¡±


    What Xiaoqian took out was a file bag, filled with a stack of manuscript paper.


    ¡°This is a paper I wrote for my major course. If you have time, you can take a look. If you feel that this isn¡¯t enough to make you think that I am qualified to skip two years¡¯ worth of credits ahead of time, I can write more.¡±


    Xiaoqian almost wanted to add, ¡°teacher, I can also help you out with your work. Dealing with these things is almost like doing elementary school homework for me.¡±


    ¡°You think you can get away with copying some stuff from the library?¡± Professor Liu took it and flipped through a few pages, immediately becoming engrossed.

 Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 404: Acting Cute is Addictive (Monthly ticket 400+ update)

    Chapter 430: Chapter 404: Acting Cute is Addictive (Monthly ticket 400+ update)


    Xiao Qian¡¯s first paper was on Manic disorder. The arguments in the paper were extremely innovative. Liu Linlin could instantly tell that the work was not copied from existing literature.


    Knowing that Liu Linlin was immersed in her paper, Xiao Qian stood up to leave, but Liu Linlin grabbed her backpack strap to hold her back.


    ¡°Sit down, let me finish reading before discussing it.¡±


    As expected, Boss Qian would never take on any battle without confidence.


    Xiao Qian had long anticipated that the ghost-like Old Lady would be attracted to her work. In reality, the work she wrote on here would still be ahead of its time even a decade later, let alone now. It was as if someone used a computer for the first time after using a CRT television: impossible not to be attracted. It also happened to be the outbreak period for Manic disorder, so the professor would definitely be dealing with many cases like this. It was the perfect time for her to read it!


    Liu Linlin read the paper very carefully, becoming increasingly excited. She flipped through the pages, putting on her glasses without paying any attention to Xiao Qian. When she finally looked back at Xiao Qian, she waved at her casually.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian was the professor¡¯s closed-door disciple and was familiar with her teacher¡¯s habits. Seeing the professor waving, she immediately stood up and went to the kitchen carrying a French press pot.


    The kitchen was the same as it was in her past life. She saw tableware with the same pattern. The professor was a nostalgic old lady, and she didn¡¯t want to replace the things she used. Standing here, it felt like she had time-traveled back to her past life.


    Opening the top cupboard, she found freshly ground coffee as expected.


    Her habit of organizing had not changed since her previous life.


    It was such a woman, who adhered to the rules and cherished the past, who had lost her son. No one could understand her pain of sending her black-haired son to his grave with her white hair.


    Xiao Qian made coffee skillfully. Although she didn¡¯t know how to cook, she was good at making coffee and tea. She had made coffee for the professor for several years in her past life. Later on, even when she became the boss, she still had to make coffee for the professor every time she came to the barracks-style building. One day as a teacher, a lifetime as a mother; there was nothing wrong with that.


    After Xiao Qian handed the freshly brewed coffee to Professor Liu, who was still immersed in her paper, she took a sip and frowned.


    She looked at Xiao Qian with confusion. ¡°How did you know I like two cubes of sugar in my coffee?¡±


    The professor loved coffee but had a sweet tooth. Most people didn¡¯t know about this habit of putting two pieces of sugar in a small cup of coffee as it was too sweet.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s coffee was just right.


    ¡°I heard that people who are bitter in their hearts like to eat sweet things to compensate. Professor, I could see the bitterness in your face, so I wanted to sweeten your heart.¡±


    Professor Liu couldn¡¯t help but laugh at her words. She was not angry, though.


    Waving the manuscript in her hand, she asked, ¡°Did you write all of this by yourself?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Professor Liu was astonished. She adjusted her glasses¡ªa gesture that was shared between her and Xiao Qian. In fact, Xiao Qian learned this habit of pushing her glasses up when she had emotional fluctuations from Professor Liu.


    Professor Liu was truly surprised. What Xiao Qian wrote had far surpassed a university student, even surpassing the domestic academic authorities. Everything looked great, with novel and audacious ideas that were astonishing to the professor.


    Was she really a freshman?


    Of course not. This was a woman who was a doctor disguised as a student, and who had won numerous international academic awards. Her papers were undoubtedly outstanding.


    ¡°Come here and let¡¯s talk. How did you come up with this?¡±


    Professor Liu had mentored countless students throughout her career. Ninety percent of her students thought of her as a ghost-like old lady who was distant, irritable, and immune to human emotions. There weren¡¯t many people she liked, and Xiao Qian was one of them who won her heart¡ªnot because she liked the coffee Xiao Qian made but because Xiao Qian was the most insightful one. Professor Liu¡¯s one principle when choosing a student was to look at their expertise and good ethics.


    Once they started discussing professional subjects, they couldn¡¯t stop. It felt like they were both walking in a desert and suddenly came across an oasis. Their ideas were so similar that even things that Professor Liu couldn¡¯t discuss with her peers, they agreed on instantly. Their compatibility was off the charts!


    Originally, they planned for just a brief chat but extended it because they enjoyed it. Professor Liu was actually not cold at all when she opened up, and she felt stifled, too. She had a high status in academia but offended many people due to her character. She devoted herself to academics and had no interest in politics, which further lowered her position in the eyes of others. Summing her up in three words, she had poor interpersonal relationships.


    At first, Xiao Qian was able to cope with Professor Liu easily. But as the professor grew more and more engaged in the discussion, she wondered if she was still talking to a university student. Xiao Qian was not ignorant. She knew that they were discussing the professor¡¯s current research topic now. It was a bit too much to use an academician-level topic to give her a hard time as a university student, as she was still a fresh newcomer¡ªadmittedly a youngster, but a youngster nonetheless!


    Xiao Qian felt that she couldn¡¯t indulge the professor¡¯s unrestrained and free-spirited behavior any further.


    If she let the old lady maintain this highly excited state, she could keep talking until nightfall. She understood the professor all too well.


    So, whatever Professor Liu said next, Xiao Qian remained silent and wore an expression that read: I¡¯m just a baby here. Just a few minutes later, Professor Liu realized that playing a one-man show was not fun.


    ¡°Why am I discussing all this with you¡­ How could you understand these topics? Wait, you were discussing them with me just now!¡±


    Xiao Qian gave an innocent, baby-like look. ¡°Professor, I think your state just now was close to Manic disorder¡­ highly excited.¡±


    ¡°You brat, you don¡¯t know how to show respect. None of the students I taught would dare speak to me like that.¡± Liu Linlin said in mock annoyance.


    ¡°All those students you taught ended up working for me; they wouldn¡¯t dare to say anything¡­¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Professor Liu didn¡¯t catch what she said.


    Xiao Qian pushed her glasses, showing an innocent expression.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Many outstanding talents had been nurtured by the professor. Besides those who excelled academically, most of them had eventually been recruited by Xiao Qian.


    Working under Boss Qian was a well-known way to advance in the field, but Xiao Qian¡¯s feelings for her teacher were still very complicated.

 Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 405 Boss Qian Got Tricked (Monthly ticket 450+ Updated)

    Chapter 431: Chapter 405 Boss Qian Got Tricked (Monthly ticket 450+ Updated)


    People only notice Xiao Qian¡¯s achievements, not realizing how struggling her early days in entrepreneurship were. With a child to care for and no orders to take, not even having money to pay for the child when he fell ill. During her most desperate time, her teacher never gave up on her, and assisted her a lot.


    But when she became successful, and stood at the pinnacle, the teacher who had always looked after her, gave her a severe slap in the face, expressing disappointment in her. This was something Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t forget, even if she was given a second life.


    She held this frustration and wanted to prove herself to her teacher again.


    ¡°Stay for lunch, and go to class afterward.¡± Liu Linlin looked at Xiao Qian with additional satisfaction.


    None of the doctoral students she was currently supervising had Xiao Qian¡¯s spirit. She was such a good child.


    ¡°After having lunch, can you speak to my class director about advancing my credits?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Why not? I believe you¡¯ve recognized my ability. How about this? Let¡¯s have a debate, you can bring out one of your doctoral students. If I win, you speak to my class director. Agreed?¡±


    Schools wouldn¡¯t easily agree to let students skip grades. Though Xiao Qian had other methods, even without Liu Linlin¡¯s help, she could achieve her goal.


    But she wanted to get close to her teacher. This behavior was driven by psychological compensation, a subconscious-driven endeavor. In her past life, she disappointed her teacher. In this life, she wanted her teacher to retract that disappointment and replace it with satisfaction. Unless her teacher was satisfied, Boss Qian wouldn¡¯t feel fulfilled.


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Professor Liu pushed her glasses up. Seeing this, Xiao Qian felt more uneasy.


    According to her experience, when the teacher pushes her glasses, it¡¯s usually not a good sign. It means she¡¯s thinking. If the thinking is unrelated to academic research, most likely it won¡¯t be good news. What if she is tortured again? Xiao Qian¡¯s past life was all about facing and overcoming such torment!


    ¡°If you want me to recommend you, it¡¯s possible. But I have a condition.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the condition?¡±


    ¡°I will arrange your internship next year. Wherever I send you, you go.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Xiao Qian agreed quickly. In her field, apart from hospitals and psychiatric hospitals, there were very few other options. Studios were the exception. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe that her teacher would send her to unfamiliar places to do things unrelated to her profession.


    However, Boss Qian was really cheated. The place Professor Liu found for her was not what she had thought. The work was tormenting, yet closely related to her profession. But this is another story.


    ¡°Since you want to complete your studies two years in advance, you can take the Psychological Counselor Qualification Certificate examination next year.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The requirements to become a practicing psychologist are very strict. The minimum educational level must be a master¡¯s or doctoral degree.


    The qualification certificate for psychologists is divided into three levels. From level three to level one, there are requirements for educational background and continuous years of work in psychological counseling. Even if you graduate with a doctoral degree, you are only at level two. To rise to level one, you need to have three years of clinical experience. Those who reach level one usually have at least a master¡¯s degree. Xiao Qian was at level one in her previous life.


    ¡°To become a competent psychologist, theory alone is not enough. I admit, your theoretical foundation is indeed very solid, but if you want my approval, just having a solid theoretical foundation is not enough. I also want to examine whether you have the moral character to be a practicing psychologist. Therefore, I will give you a case to handle. If you do well, I will recommend you to your course director.¡±


    ¡°Then don¡¯t choose the ones that take too long. If you throw a depression case at me that delays me a year, I won¡¯t have the time. If I miss the exam, all my application effort will be in vain.¡±


    ¡°Why are you so insistent on completing the course ahead of time?¡± Liu Linlin asked. If their conversation hadn¡¯t been so good just now, she might not have asked this question. The point was, Xiao Qian was too good. So good, that Professor Liu always hesitated before making any decision regarding her, fearing that she might not guide this genius appropriately and miss out a remarkable psychologist. That would be a loss to the industry.


    ¡°Because¡­ I have met someone suitable and I want to give him hope for the future. I love my job, but I also want to build a family of my own. I can only be harsh on myself, work harder, and leave some time for him.¡±


    This was what she owed Ming Lang in her past life.


    ¡°Are you referring to Yu Gangdan?¡±


    ¡°Pfft¡­ It¡¯s him.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh at the nickname Professor Liu had given Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Now that you mentioned it, I remember that both of you are engaged, Chen Xiaoqian. Why are you always not like the others? You seem to rush and complete everything that one should do in their twenties. What will you do when you reach that age?¡±


    Xiaoqian playfully curled her lips, ¡°Perhaps I owed someone a promise when I was thirty in my past life. This life is about clearing my debts. I get done things that would normally be done five years later before I turn twenty. Five or six years later, when I have completed my studies, I will then make up for the things children do in their teens with him. We¡¯ll go on dates, hold hands for an evening stroll after dinner, feed the fishes by the school lake. The order may be wrong, but we can¡¯t leave any regrets.¡±


    By that time, Ming Lang should have come out from his busy working environment and spared some time for her. For that simple and facile thing that others took for granted, both she and Ming Lang were working hard.


    Just how Da Yi was nauseating Xiao Qian in the morning, Xiao Qian was nauseating her teacher now. Her face made Liu Linlin shudder.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know what you see in Yu Gangdan. He doesn¡¯t care for his home at all. If you have a child in the future, he won¡¯t bother with it saying he¡¯s busy with work and you need to understand his dreams. What does this even have to do with dreams and missions? It¡¯s clearly him lacking responsibility, not caring about the family. On the rare occasions that he comes home, he wouldn¡¯t even care for the child, collapsing on the sofa like a corpse¡­¡±


    Listening to this, Xiao Qian blinked. Is the teacher talking about Yu Gangdan, or complaining about Master?


    The more she listened, the more wrong it felt. The description was too specific and clearly alluded to someone specific.


    ¡°Anyway, think three times before marrying a man like them.¡± Liu Linlin, realizing she went overboard, stopped in time.


    Xiao Qian nodded.


    ¡°I understand, but I want to try it, teacher. Just tell me, let,¡± paused Xiao Qian, suddenly feeling playful. She swallowed back her words about giving her a task and turned it around.


    ¡°Let what?¡± Liu Linlin, who had been speaking all morning, took a sip of her coffee.


    ¡°Why do I find him so appealing? Is it because I went to Yu Gangdan¡¯s workplace and met the shareholder, Uncle Liu, so I think businessmen are not bad as well. That shareholder uncle is so nice.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Professor Liu choked on her coffee.


    ¡°Oh, teacher, why are you drinking coffee with your nose¡­¡±

 Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Chapter 408 Not considered lying

    Chapter 434: Chapter 408 Not considered lying


    Before Rong Yuan left, he cried at Lone Wolf¡¯s grave, holding Xiao Qian. He repeatedly mentioned a name, Hu Meijing, a woman who heartlessly married another man with Lone Wolf¡¯s insurance money and never once visited Lone Wolf.


    Xiao Qian previously had talked with Rong Yuan at Lone Wolf¡¯s grave before he was about to leave.


    Tough guy Rong Yuan shed heartbroken tears when reminiscing about the past, more so, he was furious at the heartless woman, Hu Meijing.


    Were the brothers asking too much, even a single tear was considered a luxury?


    Xiao Qian had promised, this woman would pay. She had taken half of Lone Wolf¡¯s insurance money without fulfilling her duties as a widow. This caused great psychological trauma to the brothers. For the things that Rong Yuan did to Xiao Qian, she would naturally attribute them to Hu Meijing.


    Xiao Qian had thought about settling scores with this woman named Hu Meijing. Rong Yuan provided her with some information. If she let Zheng Xu search, he would definitely find her. But recently, she had been too busy. After being busy with the engagement, the school started, and she didn¡¯t have time to handle this matter. Unexpectedly, at this moment, she happened to meet a woman with the same name as the one she was looking for.


    Since she promised Rong Yuan, she would definitely handle this matter. Though not to ruin Hu Meijing, she could teach her a lesson.


    Because she was thinking about this, when she heard that the teacher¡¯s goddaughter¡¯s name was the same, Xiao Qian was slightly distracted.


    The teacher¡¯s older son was Lone Wolf, and she would not recognize this heartless woman as her goddaughter logically. And the teacher was a person with a strong logical mind and clear love and hate. Therefore, Xiao Qian judged this as a coincidence in names.


    The world shouldn¡¯t be so small that such a coincidence can occur.


    The patient Chu Xuan, who Xiao Qian was going to treat, took the phone. Xiao Qian scheduled a meeting with him for the next day and chose the man¡¯s home as the treatment location.


    The treatment went well. Manic disorder has many classifications. As Xiao Qian expected, Chu Xuan¡¯s was the mildest type. He was simply too energetic, slept only 3 hours a day, and still felt like he had endless strength. He felt himself to be very cheerful and sunny, but he felt very oppressed when he was calm. He liked buying unnecessary items to give away and regretted it after giving, but he was too proud to admit the regret.


    He was not at the point of bipolar disorder yet. A bit of guidance combining with medication would solve the problem.


    During the treatment process, Xiao Qian also observed Hu Meijing, who had the same name as the heartless woman. She felt that she was a rather gentle woman. She was a kindergarten teacher and had a good personality. She was completely different from the heartless woman that Rong Yuan told her about. In order to confirm, while treating Chu Xuan, Xiao Qian also gave Hu Meijing a set of psychological test questions. She was a very normal woman, an introverted woman with a bit of repression. She shouldn¡¯t be able to do such thing.


    So Xiao Qian was even more convinced that it was just a coincidence of names.


    By the time the final treatment was completed, there was only one day left until Xiao Qiang would arrive.


    Hu Meijing thanked Xiao Qian as she walked her to the door, ¡°Thank you, Dr. Chen, his condition has improved a lot. He¡¯s not buying things randomly anymore. I was so scared before because he always bought unnecessary things and then randomly gave them away. He always said he was very sunny, but I saw him being very lonely when he was alone.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is a typical reaction of manic disorder. His condition is not severe and has not reached the stage of having two souls. I have treated cases where the split into two souls has already occurred, and that¡¯s harder to treat.¡±


    ¡°Two souls¡­¡± Hu Meijing paused and tilted her head slightly, looking puzzled.


    ¡°That¡¯s just my analogy. Manic disorder has two stages of reactions. Extreme self-confidence and showiness, feeling oneself to be very sunny. They think they are an optimist. But when there¡¯s nobody around, they feel very lonely and depressed. Over time, it¡¯s as if they have two souls. Only when the two souls are unified can the illness be considered cured. But in your case, it¡¯s not at the stage of having two souls.¡±


    The topic of two souls seemed to touch Hu Meijing differently. It seemed that something appeared in her mind and flashed by.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, I admire you for understanding so much at such a young age.¡± Hu Meijing, pulling herself back from her thoughts, said admiringly to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Your godmother is better than me.¡± Xiao Qian humbly said.


    ¡°My godmother treats me very well, she comes over every month.¡±


    Xiao Qian saw her expression when mentioning her teacher, it looked very intimate. How could her teacher, with her unusual temperament, recognize such an ordinary woman as her goddaughter?


    ¡°May I ask, how did you meet my teacher?¡± In Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, her teacher was like a modern version of Dugu Qiubai, who liked to be alone and had few people she liked.


    ¡°I was hospitalized for a while, and that¡¯s when I met my godmother. She and I hit it off well, and she took good care of my work and life. She even helped find a job for my husband. Oh, Dr. Chen, do we need to reduce the medication?¡±


    ¡°Psychoactive drugs usually need to be used continuously. Even though his symptoms are improving, the medication should continue for a period of time. Never reduce the dosage without a doctor¡¯s advice.¡±


    Many people feel that these drugs stimulating the brain are bad for them, and they stop taking them as soon as they feel a little better, which is actually the most dangerous thing to do.


    While Xiao Qian was chatting with Hu Meijing, her phone rang. She apologized to Hu Meijing and answered the call.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, are you busy?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there on time tomorrow. Should I pick you up at school?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± When she heard his voice, Xiao Qian felt great.


    ¡°That¡­ Do you want to go for a drive to see the maple leaves? Will your relatives go too?¡±


    His serious tone of voice clearly reached Xiao Qian¡¯s ears, making her cheeks warm.


    This jerk, he must have been holding back for a long time, just waiting for a chance to ask her this, right?


    ¡°Relatives are still at home, and we can¡­ ¡®take a drive.''¡±


    Both of them were saying coded words that only they understood, which made Xiao Qian¡¯s face hot, but she still had to act calm.


    ¡°It¡¯s a deal.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian calmed her mind. Just as she was about to remind Hu Meijing of a few things, Hu Meijing looked at Xiao Qian with envy on her face.


    ¡°Was it your lover who called?¡±


    ¡°Yes, my fianc¨¦.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s nice. But why are you guys going to watch maple leaves now? There¡¯s no maple leaves to watch this season, right?¡± Hu Meijing asked in confusion.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned red. This was really awkward.


    Of course, she couldn¡¯t explain these sweet-nothings to others. Xiao Qian calmly shifted the topic.


    ¡°He is not from here and there are many places he hasn¡¯t been to. I will take him around.¡±


    That place, he indeed has never been to¡­


    This is not lying, right?

 Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Chapter 409: What Should I Call You

    Chapter 435: Chapter 409: What Should I Call You


    Afraid that Hu Meijing would continue discussing the indescribable maple leaf, Xiao Qian decided to adopt a professional doctor¡¯s stance when talking to her.


    ¡°Generally speaking, people with manic disorder may seem particularly sunny and always claim to have a positive mindset. However, these people usually think small and are easily troubled. Although they may verbally say whether they are cured or not doesn¡¯t matter, they actually care a lot. You should take more care of him, and if he loses his temper, please bear with him.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Dr. Chen.¡±


    The absolute admiration and trust that patients show to doctors made Xiao Qian slightly embarrassed.


    How stimulating it was for the hard-working Dr. Chen to publicly hint at something so suggestive in front of her patient? Xiao Qian wondered seriously.


    They say that thicker skin is contagious. She must have been infected by Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s thick skin, Xiao Qian thought to herself.


    After saying goodbye to Hu Meijing, Xiao Qian walked to the bus stop. She had a car, but Xiao Qiang did not allow her to drive.


    Yu Minglang was still traumatized by the time Xiao Qian hit someone with her car and nagged her about driving without a license. No matter how she explained that she could drive, Yu Minglang insisted that she couldn¡¯t touch the steering wheel before obtaining a driver¡¯s license.


    Not only that, but he also confiscated her car keys, not allowing her to drive the flashy red car!


    Yu Minglang usually listens to Xiao Qian in 90% of the cases. In the remaining 10%, it¡¯s about safety issues. In Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes, driving without a license is a huge crime. Xiao Qian promised him that she would turn to Zheng Xu and study how to buy a driver¡¯s license. She planned to drive her car over, find a place to park it near the school, and have a convenient means of transportation when needed.


    Somehow, Yu Minglang found out about this and was furious. He scolded Xiao Qian, warning her that if she dared to buy a driver¡¯s license, he would never let her touch a car for the rest of her life, not even a tricycle. He meant what he said.


    Xiao Qian had no choice but to submit to him. She knew about her rebirth, but Yu Minglang didn¡¯t. The skills from her past life, like getting a driver¡¯s license, could only be achieved by finding time to take the test again. Recently, she had been too busy and didn¡¯t have time for that.


    As a result, she had to rely on public transportation, which was quite frustrating.


    While waiting for the bus, Xiao Qian took the opportunity to call Zheng Xu.


    When Zheng Xu saw the call was from Xiao Qian, he waved at the two girls by his side and the room emptied immediately. He had developed a conditioned reflex, as Xiao Qian would always give him a lecture on his thought and politics whenever she heard him with many women around. Zheng Xu was even afraid of her.


    ¡°Zheng Xu, are you drinking and flirting again?¡±


    ¡°How could I? I¡¯m at the library, cultivating my mind and body. Spring is such an ideal season for self-care.¡± Zheng Xu replied solemnly.


    Just then, one of the girls who had left pushed the door open and leaned seductively on the door frame, cooing, ¡°Brother Xu, we have an appointment for a sauna together. You¡¯d better not be late.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Zheng Xu decided to find out who sent this troublesome woman to ruin his plans.


    He hoped Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t heard it, but ¨C


    ¡°What a library, with all the staff dressed in super-short skirts and providing close-up services. After reading, you can even enjoy a mandarin duck bath together. Impressive, my Brother Xu.¡±


    Embarrassed and angry, Zheng Xu glared at the girl, who quickly retreated.


    Feigning innocence, Zheng Xu calmly asked, ¡°So, what do you want from me?¡±


    ¡°Nothing much, just help me investigate someone named Hu Meijing.¡±


    ¡°¡­Chen Xiaoqian, do you take me for the household registration department? Why don¡¯t you ask your family¡¯s Er Ha?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not for nothing. There¡¯s a benefit.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Before May, clear out, and get rid of all the shares you have in your hands.¡±


    After the engagement banquet, Xiao Qian had a lot of extra money, and under Yu Minglang¡¯s guidance, she invested in a few stocks, which had a good return, especially in the recent period, during which there was a continuous daily rise.


    ¡°Did you receive any news?¡± Zheng Xu became serious.


    He also had a lot of connections, but nobody had given him any news so far. He had invested a lot in the stock market as well.


    ¡°Well, sort of. Remember, you must clear out everything before May, regardless of whether you make a profit or loss beforehand.¡±


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t your family¡¯s fortune-telling Er Ha who told you, was it?¡± Zheng Xu couldn¡¯t help but ask as he knew Fourth Brother Yu was particularly good in such matters.


    ¡°Yes and no, just clear the shares, anyway.¡±


    Indeed, Yu Minglang had told Xiao Qian that the recent increase in shares seemed somewhat strange and that he planned to let Xiao Qian sell off both her funds and stocks. It was better to manage the risk, even if it meant making less money later on.


    Xiao Qian was thoroughly impressed by her man¡¯s sixth sense. It was just too good for him to do investment, financial management, and business.


    In June, the bear market that lasted for four years in the stock market was about to begin. The issue of equity segment caused a general lack of confidence and a plunge in the market index. Many of her patients from her previous life recounted their experiences of this time in three words: blood and tears, which also included Zheng Xu.


    Zheng Xu was very skilled in playing stocks, and he later swept the futures market alongside Xiao Qian. However, he had a dark history, and the big drop this year put Brother Xu in a tight spot. He lost so miserably that it affected his main business. If not for the help of his mother¡¯s family, Xu would have had to obey his father and become a civil servant.


    When Xiao Qian speaks, Zheng Xu listens at least a little. After Xiao Qian finished speaking, he took her words to heart.


    ¡°You shared the news, but you don¡¯t steal land from our brother, you develop real estate on the side, and investigate the person I asked you about.¡±


    ¡°I submit to you¡­ You¡¯re so annoying, Yu Chen¡¯s Family.¡±


    ¡°What do you call me?!¡± Xiao Qian got angry.


    ¡°You¡¯re basically selling out to Old Yu¡¯s family, helping the Old Yu¡¯s family to bully me. It¡¯s not unfair to call you Yu Chen¡¯s Family.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by helping Old Yu¡¯s family? You know your own position at my engagement banquet, right? Learn your place!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt that her current relationship with Zheng Xu was excellent, even closer than in her previous life. In her past life, although they had a good relationship, it always felt somewhat tangled. This straightforward friendship was even better, as each person was at ease.


    Zheng Xu was once again annoyed by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°By the way, Zheng Xu, did you tell Yu Minglang about me wanting to buy a driver¡¯s license?¡±


    ¡°Do you think I have a good relationship with Yu Minglang?¡± Zheng Xu countered.


    ¡°Oh¡­ Never mind then. Clear your shares early; don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you!¡±


    Xiao Qian also felt that Zheng Xu and Yu Minglang were not close enough to betray her. Just then, the bus arrived, and she hung up and got on.


    Zheng Xu grinned sinisterly at the phone. He might not have a good relationship with Yu Minglang, but he had a great relationship with Chen Xiaoqian. As a ¡°family member,¡± how could he not tell Yu Minglang about this?


    ¡°Who let you define me as a family member? What goes around comes around, Chen Xiaoqian, you deserve it¡­¡±

 Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Chapter 411: Tattling (500+ monthly tickets update)

    Chapter 437: Chapter 411: Tattling (500+ monthly tickets update)


    ¡°Don¡¯t take what just happened to heart. Getting angry over such people isn¡¯t worth it.¡± Xiao Qian advised. This child had just graduated from high school and had just entered society. What she encountered was different from what she learned in school, so there was inevitably a gap in her thoughts.


    ¡°It¡¯s totally unreasonable. I don¡¯t understand how our people can be so cold-blooded! What are our men doing! Why can¡¯t they have some backbone!¡± Liu Li said angrily.


    This child¡­ Xiao Qian thought about how she was about the same age, with a somewhat charming, silly enthusiasm. Everyone has their passionate, hot-blooded moments in life, but reality can be harsh, grinding people¡¯s passions away.


    ¡°Sorry, I shouldn¡¯t have told you all of that¡­¡± After complaining a few times, Liu Li sheepishly smiled at Xiao Qian. Suddenly, he had a thought: if this girl was his mother¡¯s student, then¡­


    ¡°Beautiful girl, can you do me a favor?¡± Liu Li asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What favor?¡±


    ¡°Could you please tell my mom about what happened today, gently? She never believes me when I say anything.¡±


    Xiao Qian readily agreed.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll tell your mother when I get back.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, beauty. What¡¯s your name?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Liu Li.¡±


    Liu Li was a sunny boy with simple thoughts, full of youthful passion, and had a radiant smile. Professor Liu suspected that the boy had a mild manic disorder, but in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, he was just a sunny, lovable boy.


    Although manic disorder can be considered a disease, it has a positive effect as long as it doesn¡¯t reach a pathological level. Many domineering CEOs have a manic disorder tendency, and manic disorder can stimulate creativity. Many billionaires have restless souls, and manic disorder is common in highly-educated, high-quality individuals. However, it¡¯s problematic once it reaches a pathological level, leading to manic depression and affecting one¡¯s life.


    Xiaoqian looked at Liu Li and thought of her playboy brother, also a young boy. But compared to Liu Li, her playboy brother still had a long way to go.


    ¡°Beauty, are you attracted to me?¡± Liu Li saw Xiao Qian smiling at him and joked.


    ¡°No, I was just thinking of my younger brother. I have a brother in junior high school, but he doesn¡¯t have your kind of passion. He just becomes energetic in front of beautiful girls.¡±


    Xiao Qian accurately assessed Chen Zilong, which was definitely not wronging him.


    Chen Zilong was usually a worthless person, but if there was a pretty girl by his side, everything changed. Like a shot of adrenaline, he would exert himself to impress, especially in front of beautiful girls, whether he knew them or not. As long as there was a pretty girl beside him, he would try his best to show off.


    For example, earlier, if it was Chen Zilong, he would have first observed the surroundings to see if there were any pretty girls before stepping in. If so, he would have been up for it.


    He would play the hero and show off his prowess.


    Or when he was with his group of friends, he would also show off and take the lead.


    But if it were just Chen Zilong by himself, and if he was surrounded by a group of older women, he would definitely keep quiet. Comparing him with Liu Li made the difference in their level of awareness quite clear.


    ¡°Beauty, how old are you? How can you treat me like a younger brother?¡±


    Liu Li felt a little unconvinced, thinking that Xiao Qian was about the same age as him, and even looked a little younger.


    ¡°Well¡­ I¡¯m your mother¡¯s apprentice. You tell me how old I am, little brother. Quick, call me sister!¡± Xiao Qian mischievously misled him.


    After thinking about it, it made sense to Liu Li that his mother¡¯s students would be older than him, as they were all graduate students and doctoral students.


    ¡°Sister!¡±


    ¡°Good boy~¡± Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses and revealed a small triumphant smile.


    It was a long time later that Liu Li found out Xiao Qian was actually two months younger than him. He had been tricked into calling her sister for so long, she was practically cunning. But that¡¯s another story.


    For now, Xiao Qian, who took advantage of Liu Li, hailed a taxi, ¡°Let¡¯s go, little brother. Big sister will give you a ride home.¡±


    ¡°Thanks, sister, but I¡¯m not going home. I¡¯m going to the hospital.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s on the way. I can give you a lift ¨C what are you going to the hospital for?¡±


    ¡°I had a small minimally invasive surgery on my stomach, and I need a doctor to give me a health certificate. Otherwise, they won¡¯t agree to let me join the army.¡±


    Xiao Qian suddenly brightened up. So he was going to join the army. It was a good thing, an honor filled with youthful fervor.


    ¡°Does your teacher agree?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if she agrees or not, I¡¯m already 18 years old.¡±


    ¡°Does your father agree?¡±


    Liu Li proudly patted his wallet, ¡°My dad gave me the money for the expenses!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Uncle Liu was asking for trouble.


    Xiao Qian could imagine that the teacher would not be happy once she found out. According to her understanding of Professor Liu, the teacher would be furious¡­


    On the way back, Xiao Qian was contemplating whether she should report the matter to the teacher.


    Liu Li was quite honest and didn¡¯t guard against Xiao Qian from telling his mother everything. He didn¡¯t know Xiao Qian would know so much about his family, nor did he expect that her casual words would make Xiao Qian think so much.


    Considering the teacher¡¯s elder son had already passed away, the teacher blamed herself for valuing work over family. It¡¯s clear that she wouldn¡¯t agree to her younger son choosing this path, as she wanted to find a more comfortable life for him.


    By rights, Xiao Qian shouldn¡¯t interfere in other people¡¯s family affairs.


    However, thinking of the teacher in her past life addressing her elder son¡¯s picture while offering incense, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t bear it.


    What did Liu Li do in his past life?


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t remember, as the teacher rarely mentioned this child. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know much about him, but she remembered the teacher once mentioned in passing that the two children were ruined because of their master¡¯s irresponsibility.


    Is it possible that the second brother had an accident too, which was why the teacher said that?


    Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis became more and more plausible.


    When she returned and reported to Professor Liu about Chu Xuan¡¯s treatment process, Professor Liu was very satisfied that Xiao Qian had handled it well.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to your advisor this afternoon about letting you take extra credits early ¨C but you must also work hard. There is only one chance, and the consequences of failure are clear to you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, teacher.¡±


    Professor Liu saw that Xiao Qian didn¡¯t leave after speaking, and asked doubtfully.


    ¡°Is there anything else?¡±


    ¡°Today, I met Liu Li on the bus¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian recounted what happened, and Professor Liu listened with a frown.


    ¡°That naughty boy, he¡¯s so energetic, just like someone with manic disorder¡­ I¡¯ve always suspected he has a manic disorder, with his impulsiveness and poor self-control! But this time, he behaved like a decent person.¡±


    All mothers praise their children like this ¨C appearing very dissatisfied yet actually feeling very proud.


    Xiao Qian completed the task Liu Li gave her, knowing that he would definitely use this incident to negotiate with his mother about his desire to leave home in the future.


    ¡°Teacher¡­¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±

 Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Chapter 412: Ball Brother is Very Stable (550+ Monthly Ticket Update)

    Chapter 438: Chapter 412: Ball Brother is Very Stable (550+ Monthly Ticket Update)


    Xiao Qian had called Professor Liu ¡°teacher¡± shortly after meeting her, a title usually used by disciples.


    In her past life, Professor Liu had such a habit. Most people referred to her as ¡°professor¡±, while students called her ¡°Boss Liu¡±, but only Xiao Qian called her ¡°teacher¡±. It was a habit that had carried over from her past life, a habit that Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t shake, and which Professor Liu didn¡¯t correct as it pleases her.


    ¡°What plans do you have for Liu Li¡¯s future?¡±


    ¡°The kid refuses to repeat a grade no matter what. Thankfully the authorities have special policies for families like ours, so he¡¯s been allocated a formal position. It¡¯s a good job. He¡¯s always harboring unrealistic ideals in his head, much like his irresponsible father.¡±


    ¡°Er¡­ don¡¯t you think it would be beneficial for him to experience some hardships due to his personality ¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian stopped mid-sentence as she noticed Professor Liu staring at her as if ready to devour her, much like how she had glared at a fellow student who had fabricated her thesis years ago.


    ¡°I will go back and focus on my studies, I am very busy, I will hold off on providing my opinion.¡± Having gauged Professor Liu¡¯s attitude, Xiao Qian shamelessly made her retreat.


    She had gently reminded Professor Liu and gauged her opposition on top of it. Everything else was a matter between them and was not for her to meddle with as an outsider. But she could foresee, the road ahead for little brother Liu Li would be long¡­


    As Xiao Qian returned to the dormitory, she heard a commotion inside just as she reached the doorway.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, be careful!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry~ your brother Qiuqiu is steady!¡±


    Just as Xiao Qian entered the dorm, she saw Qiuqiu standing on a stool, a screwdriver in his mouth, and meddling with a light bulb with Shi Touyu standing by his side passing him tools.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I bought a juicer, but there¡¯s nowhere to plug it in. I¡¯m planning on extending a wire from here, so we¡¯ll be able to drink fresh juice in the future. The skin¡¯s been really dry lately, drinking this thing will be good, my Benboba and Baboben can also benefit from it.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s lips twitched at Shi Touyu¡¯s explanation.


    Benboba and Baboben are a pair of losers that Shi Touyu sneaks in and raises under his bed, also known as hamsters.


    Xiao Qian absolutely despised these creatures, and they filled her with deep loathing and psychological trauma.


    Yu Minglang had once let her hold one of them. The sensation of their fluffy bodies was something Xiao Qian could never forget. Not only has Shi Touyu brought these things back and kept them under their bed, he¡¯s even given them odd names!


    Xiao Qian could barely tolerate the presence of these two hamsters, and seeing Shi Touyu messing around with them, she turned to leave instantly. Shi Touyu, knowing her temper well, quickly grabbed her.


    ¡°Boss Qian, where are you going?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the dormitory manager to report someone for unauthorized use of electricity, undermining socialism!¡±


    ¡°No, Boss Qian! You¡¯re like a sister to me!¡± Shi Touyu pleaded.


    Xiao Qian pointed a finger at his nose, ¡°Throw those two hamsters out and we can still be friends!¡±


    ¡°¡­What do those hamsters have to do with fixing the power? Please, when Benboba and Baboben breed, I¡¯ll give you one!¡± Shi Touyu tried to negotiate. This was the little sprout of love between him and Brother Qiao Zhen.


    ¡°I. Don¡¯t. Want. Any.¡± Xiao Qian firmly refused.


    ¡°Since when did you two become so close?¡± Qiuqiu joked as he completed the electrical works and jumped off the chair.


    ¡°Stop kidding me, who would want to be close with this chuunibyo girl? I pray for both your hamsters to get diarrhoea and vomit after drinking your juice, so you could stand living here no more.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, our Boss Qian is straight-talking but with a soft heart. Qiuqiu, let¡¯s have lunch together later?¡± Shi Touyu asked Qiuqiu, while Xiao Qian was examining the newly installed plug.


    ¡°No, I have something to do. Boss Qian, I want to talk to you in private.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯m going out to buy fruits~¡±


    Shi Touyu waved to Xiao Qian and left, leaving Xiao Qian with Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Boss Qian, Jingjing¡¯s emotions have been quite stable recently. Is there a problem if I take her to the mountains this weekend?¡±


    ¡°As long as the trip does not exceed a day, it should be fine. But I do not suggest you take her to the mountains. Try heading to the beach or an amusement park instead, to avoid triggering any unpleasant memories.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then I will take her to the botanical garden. Jingjing likes flowers.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the glowing face of Qiuqiu who was planning with enthusiasm. She suddenly got a bad feeling.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, do you have feelings for Jingjing¡­?¡±


    ¡°Jingjing is a very lovable girl. If possible, I would like to¡­ Boss Qian, do you think I have a chance? She still doesn¡¯t know about my situation. Should I tell her about my actual circumstances and see her reaction?¡±


    Qiuqiu could tell that Jingjing liked him a lot now, but she didn¡¯t know that he has the body of a woman.


    Xiao Qian thought for a moment, and then said slowly and seriously to Qiuqiu, ¡°Qiuqiu, Boss Qian wants to give you a piece of advice. You and Jingjing could be friends for life if you don¡¯t poke through that layer of friendship. Once you do, things could¡­ Do you want to witness flowers withering and feel heartbroken, or turn around at their most beautiful moment?¡±


    Qiuqiu frowned, ¡°I understand now.¡±


    Seeing his expression, Xiao Qian felt a little sad.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, there are still many choices for your future.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m used to it¡­¡±


    All Xiao Qian could do was pat his shoulder. ¡°There¡¯s always someone waiting for you far away. The ones you miss are not right for you.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, that doesn¡¯t seem like your style. You usually have a more direct approach. I can handle it.¡±


    ¡°This is really what I think. In a vast sea of people, there will always be a perfect match waiting for one, but some people might never meet, some people choose to spend their life together with someone barely suitable, some people stay single, love isn¡¯t everything in life, we will always find various ways to make ourselves happy.¡±


    Just like Yu Minglang¡¯s feelings for her in his past life.


    Qiuqiu burst into laughter, ¡°Right, that¡¯s more like it. Boss Qian, I couldn¡¯t take it if you suddenly started to talk sentimentally.¡±


    ¡°But, in my opinion, marriage isn¡¯t a necessity in life. If you can¡¯t find a suitable partner, it¡¯s better to stay single and live freely than to live reluctantly with someone incompatible.¡±


    This was Xiao Qian¡¯s heartfelt words. From her perspective, many people in the world have no need to get married.


    Marriage doesn¡¯t necessarily suit everyone. They say they don¡¯t want to be lonely in their old age, but in reality, some people fight all their lives even after marriage and can¡¯t even reach the age-old companionship stage in their marriage, ultimately dying of anger or divorcing.


    Xiao Qian was against the potential future for Qiuqiu and Jingjing.


    One has gender dysphoria, the other has experienced severe trauma. If they really are together, they¡¯re bound to encounter numerous issues. Plus, Jingjing¡¯s parents won¡¯t accept Qiuqiu. Why let pure love turn into real scars? Isn¡¯t it better to leave the most wonderful memory?


    ¡°Ah, even if I can¡¯t pursue her, I still need to take good care of her. I hope she can recover soon. Don¡¯t worry, Boss Qian, I will definitely take good care of her.¡± Qiuqiu quickly regained his spirits.


    Xiao Qian looked at Qiuqiu, a sense of regret in her eyes.

 Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 415: His Tactics

    Chapter 441: Chapter 415: His Tactics


    Yu Minglang thought about the last time he saw Xiao Mei, she seemed to really like eating vanilla ice cream¡­ So Xiao Yuyi bought all vanilla-flavored ones, oh, it seems to be not the same thing, but it doesn¡¯t matter, both are ingested¡­


    *Cough cough*, serious face!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s thoughts were whirling, but Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but poke through his unspeakable little colorful thoughts.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, be prepared for what I¡¯m going to tell you next.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a big deal if you think about it, but if you take it easy, it¡¯s not that big. Xiao Qiang, are you a man who doesn¡¯t fight back or talk back to your girlfriend? No matter what she does, you keep her in your heart, no matter what, anything!¡±


    Yu Minglang was amused by her serious tone, ¡°Of course, Qian Bao, what exactly do you want to say?¡±


    Oh my!


    Could it be that Qian Bao wants to play something exciting with him?


    Does she want to hit him?


    ¡°Buy paint, buy a soldering iron, buy pliers, buy a juicer.¡±


    Yu Minglang gasped at each item.


    Humanity could no longer stop Xiao Qiang¡¯s imagination.


    Shi Touyu added from the side, ¡°No need for a juicer.¡±


    ¡°No, we must have it.¡± Xiao Qian knew she had to compensate someone for breaking their machine.


    ¡°Really, don¡¯t need it!¡± Shi Touyu got anxious.


    Yu Minglang was confused.


    ¡°Qian Bao, what¡¯s going on with you?¡±


    ¡°¡­Xiao Qiang, would you mind coming on an adventure, about the female dormitory and a story that a young boss of a financial group must tell¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang never thought that one day, as a person with an ID card, he would fall into sneaking into the female dormitory, sneaking in!!!


    It was against the rules to secretly connect electricity, especially with the dormitory walls sprayed like that. Naturally, they couldn¡¯t let anyone know, so they had to do it quietly.


    In the female dormitory bathroom, Shi Yu blocked the entrance, cheerfully driving away students who came to fetch water.


    ¡°We¡¯re repairing the water pipes here, come back in 10 minutes.¡±


    After driving everyone away, Shi Yu whistled, and Xiao Qian on the other side of the corridor made an OK gesture. Shi Yu shouted to the inside, ¡°Hurry up!¡±


    Now you can see Xiao Qiang¡¯s strong physical fitness, climbing up the pipes behind the dormitory barehanded!


    Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen jumped in one after the other, Shi Yu made a quick departure gesture, and the two men quickly flashed past like the wind.


    Transporting two men over 180cm tall to the female dormitory was a skillful job.


    Xiao Qian guarded the other side, cooperating tacitly with Shi Touyu and successfully executing the infiltration plan!


    Yu Minglang was carrying the tools while Qiao Zhen was carrying the paint.


    When the two of them entered the legendary female dormitory, they were immediately shocked by such an astonishing scene.


    ¡°My Guaiguai, did you two paint the walls with feces?¡±


    The color of this fruit and vegetable juice was indeed a bit¡­


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask me, this is what Boss Qian did ¡­¡± Shi Touyu didn¡¯t know why his high-end juicer turned the walls into the effect of ink landscape painting.


    ¡°Qian Bao, did you cook?¡± Yu Minglang, who was well-traveled, was also shocked.


    ¡°The juice was made by Shi Tou¡­ I just poked a carrot into it¡­¡± Xiao Qian was embarrassed by Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze.


    She found a wasteful, kitchen-destroying, foolish woman, kitchen idiot, Qian, who must be spoiled even if she had to kneel.


    Yu Minglang was almost kneeling, he couldn¡¯t reach it without kneeling. The spray area of her juice mural was quite even, from top to bottom. Xiao Qian knew she was wrong and obediently helped clean up.


    They were supposed to have a bloody night, but the blood was gone, and Yu Minglang almost spat blood.


    Shi Touyu and Qiao Zhen were supposed to have a Western dinner and watch a movie. Shi Touyu wanted to break through the hand-holding relationship, but there was nothing now.


    The optimistic Shi Touyu asked Qiao Zhen curiously while passing him tools.


    ¡°Bro, why do you guys all kneel on one knee? When you propose, you also kneel on one knee, why not kneel on both knees, it¡¯s more sincere?¡±


    Qiao Zhen knocked her head, ¡°Are you stupid? It¡¯s only when you surrender that you kneel on both knees, understand??? For the mess you two little girls made, you used feces to paint the walls, and we have to clean up for you¡­¡±


    ¡°This is not feces! This is magic juice!¡±


    Poor magic juice, it didn¡¯t work, and it ended up on the walls.


    Xiao Qian obediently followed Yu Minglang¡¯s side, also wanting to learn from Shi Touyu and be his assistant.


    Yu Minglang shook his head, pointed to the bed beside him, and gestured for her to sit down. He took out a lollipop from his pocket and stuffed it into her mouth.


    Shi Touyu saw Xiao Qian being taken care of and wanted to escape too, but was pulled back by Qiao Zhen, who put a newspaper folded hat on her head and stuffed a small brush in her hand.


    ¡°Painter, come~¡±


    After the walls were brushed, they fixed the secretly connected power lines, and half the time had passed.


    Xiao Qian looked at him cleaning up the mess she made and suddenly felt that the Constellation Guide seemed quite accurate.


    Her unexpected disaster, and his unyielding attitude¡­ all came true.


    Poor Xiao Qiang¡­


    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t stay in the dormitory until the paint dries, I¡¯ll find a place for you.¡± Yu Minglang cleaned up everything, saw Xiao Qian looking at him pitifully with a lollipop in her mouth, reached out to pinch her nose, ¡°No big deal, don¡¯t be afraid, didn¡¯t I fix it for you?¡±


    Huh? Why didn¡¯t Xiao Qiang put on a frustrated face today? The pink outfit¡¯s mysterious plan was ruined by the wall of juice, and Yu Minglang didn¡¯t get angry at all?


    As Xiao Qian was puzzled, she saw Yu Minglang gently ruffle her hair.


    ¡°Silly Qian Bao, what are you still in a daze for, let¡¯s go eat.¡±


    ¡°Do you still have time for a meal?¡±


    Didn¡¯t they say it was just two hours?


    ¡°After dinner, I¡¯ll take you to find a place to rest. Look, what have you ruined here? It¡¯s completely unlivable!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s tone was very serious, which scared Shi Yu as she heard it and made her sneak closer to her brother.


    See, even Boss Qian was scared and stopped talking.


    Boss Qian was not scared but heard Yu Minglang¡¯s insinuation.


    He should be able to stay over tonight!


    No wonder he wasn¡¯t in a hurry. He pretended to be serious just now, so she wouldn¡¯t figure out what was on his mind! Xiao Qian swore that this big bad guy must be holding back bad thoughts, deliberately scaring her, and then waiting for her reaction at the moment.


    The engaged Yu Minglang began to understand the routine¡­

 Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 421: Really a Bad Egg

    Chapter 447: Chapter 421: Really a Bad Egg


    Yu Minglang was thinking of several ways to deal with her that wouldn¡¯t hurt and felt proud, like a good man who would go against his own neck¡ªno matter if it¡¯s just for show, it is still a ruthless move!


    Inside the room, Xiao Qian continued to persuade Professor Liu while he was still sulking, but after talking with her for a while, he seemed to have calmed down quite a bit.


    ¡°You girl really understand me. I can¡¯t believe I let you wheedle me, I didn¡¯t know you were so good at talking.¡±


    When Xiao Qian chatted, she listened more than she talked, but her words were like acupuncture and touched the heart.


    ¡°I think we have a good relationship, teacher. I¡¯m thinking of coming to you when I apply for graduate school.¡±


    ¡°With your current knowledge, I think you¡¯ve already reached a master¡¯s level.¡± It was hard to believe that a child just starting college could have such enlightenment. The more they talked, the more they liked her.


    ¡°What a pity you were taken by Yu Gangdan. How great it would have been if you could become my daughter-in-law. Qi Lajiao is so lucky. His son can marry such a lovely daughter-in-law even though he¡¯s messed up. Unlike me, although I have a good daughter-in-law, my son couldn¡¯t be alive to marry her¡­¡±


    The teacher sighed sadly.


    His son had been gone for so long, and he was still deep in grief, unable to let go.


    ¡°Not bad?¡± Xiao Qian caught a keyword.


    The teacher said his daughter-in-law is not bad?


    However, the information Rong Yuan gave her was that she was a very heartless woman who took Liu Shuang¡¯s insurance money and married someone else.


    Even Yu Minglang, by default, thought she was no good. Xiao Qiang was usually quite steady when it came to talking about other people.


    But just now the teacher said his daughter-in-law was good? Did she misunderstand or misinterpret it?


    Xiao Qian was about to ask further but heard voices coming from outside.


    ¡°How is that stubborn old lady from my Family doing?¡±


    The teacher had just been sarcastically criticizing Uncle Liu, but when she heard his voice outside, her hands clenched into fists and her eyes flickered with joy. Of course, she instantly hid her emotions and pretended to complain unhappily.


    ¡°Who let him come, that old thing¡­¡±


    Noticing Xiao Qian¡¯s sneaky smile, Professor Liu put on a serious face, ¡°Did you know about this?¡±


    ¡°Know what? I¡¯m a good person.¡± Xiao Qian immediately made an innocent expression.


    Professor Liu narrowed her eyes, intending to cross-examine the slippery little girl, but stopped when she heard the voices outside.


    ¡°Uncle Liu, Auntie Liu is out of danger now and will stay in the hospital for observation for a couple of days,¡± Yu Minglang answered.


    ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t you say you wouldn¡¯t come?¡± Liu Li looked so happy to see his dad.


    ¡°I came by airplane. How could your mom faint?¡±


    ¡°I argued with my mom¡­¡±


    Liu Li¡¯s voice was so small that it couldn¡¯t be heard in the patient¡¯s room. Uncle Liu was the only one talking. After a while, Liu Li let out a miserable cry, followed by Yu Minglang¡¯s voice trying to break up the situation and the nurse giving a reminder.


    ¡°Patients¡¯ families, please control your emotions and don¡¯t make a scene in the hospital!¡±


    ¡°You little brat! I warned you not to upset your mother! And you still managed to get her hospitalized!¡±


    After that, there was a loud bang, and it was unclear what Uncle Liu had kicked.


    Unable to bear it any longer, Professor Liu quickly pulled out the needle in her hand. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t stop her in time, so she just watched the old lady pull out the needle and walk out quickly. Xiao Qian bent the needle to prevent the liquid from leaking and followed her out.


    Outside of the room, Yu Minglang pulled Liu Li behind him, and with a smile, he tried to calm down Uncle Liu, ¡°Uncle, calm down!¡±


    ¡°Yu Gangdan, get out of my way! I¡¯ll even hit you if you piss me off!¡±


    Uncle Liu was frightened out of his wits upon hearing that his wife, well, ex-wife, was in the hospital and rushed over anxiously.


    When he arrived at the hospital and found out that she was fine, he was too embarrassed to enter her room and vented his anger on his son instead.


    Professor Liu came out, saw the fire extinguisher lying to one side, knowing that it was the old man who had just kicked it, and sighed with relief. But seeing his angry face and his son hiding behind Yu Minglang with a fearful expression, she couldn¡¯t hold her anger in.


    ¡°Xiao Liu, how are you feeling?¡± When Uncle Liu saw her coming out, he immediately restrained his anger and asked in the tone of a leader inspecting the situation.


    ¡°Old Liu, who gave you permission to hit my son?¡±


    As soon as they heard this conversation, Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulders shook slightly. Uncle Liu called the teacher Xiao Liu, and the teacher called Uncle Liu Old Liu. They both had the same last name ¨C Liu. Could this be the romance unique to people of that era?


    ¡°He¡¯s my son too. It¡¯s only natural for me to discipline him.¡± He couldn¡¯t help himself but speak rudely when they met, even though his heart was filled with concern for her wellbeing before seeing her.


    Upon hearing this, Professor Liu wanted to flare up, but she caught sight of Yu Minglang, Chen Xiaoqian, and her son Liu Li in the corner of her eye, all with the expressions of watching a spectacle.


    So she suppressed her anger, put on the style of a senior intellectual, and said haughtily.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not take up public resources. We¡¯ll discuss this inside.¡±


    They entered the room one after the other, and Xiao Qian was bragging to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°See? My teacher has the quality of an intellectual. She never loses her temper in public places. Compared to you smelly men, always choosing to act like a gangster and kicking things around. If you break the fire extinguisher, you¡¯ll have to pay for it! I hate people who vent their anger by smashing things ¨C no skill at all!¡±


    As soon as the words were out of her mouth, there was a loud bang from inside the room, like the sound of an infusion stand falling to the floor, followed by Uncle Liu¡¯s pleading voice.


    ¡°Xiao Liu, let¡¯s talk calmly, a true gentleman uses words, not violence¡ª Ow!¡±


    Yu Minglang raised his eyebrows, ¡°Quality? Not losing temper?¡±


    Xiao Qian was speechless, her teacher¡¯s slap resounded throughout the room.


    ¡°My mom loves hitting my dad. This is domestic violence, but I know she¡¯s just pretending and never really hits him. She always chose cheap things to break when venting her anger.¡±


    Especially metal things, since they couldn¡¯t be broken¡­


    ¡°I hate people who break things when they argue? No skill at all?¡± Yu Minglang repeated Xiao Qian¡¯s words again.


    Xiao Qian, embarrassed, didn¡¯t know her teacher could play her so well. She couldn¡¯t let this bad guy show off, so she reached out and twisted Yu Minglang¡¯s waist with force.


    ¡°I don¡¯t break things, I hit people, especially you, who have thick skin and strong bones!¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll also-¡±


    Yu Minglang wanted to flirt with Xiao Qian but considering Liu Li was present, that kind of colorful language had to remain unspoken.


    However, his eyes had already betrayed his intentions. Xiao Qian¡¯s heart skipped a beat under his shameless gaze, what a big bad egg¡­


    But it was this big bad egg she loved; it was fate and their unique romance, just like that old couple inside the room.

 Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Chapter 422: Xiao Qians Evaluation

    Chapter 448: Chapter 422: Xiao Qian¡¯s Evaluation


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged a tacitly sweet look, while Liu Li on the side didn¡¯t notice and continued talking.


    ¡°Actually, my dad and my mom¡¯s relationship is really good; if it weren¡¯t for my elder brother¡­¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for his elder brother¡¯s incident, which broke his parents¡¯ hearts, their family of four would have been a very happy one.


    This child is really pitiful.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang stopped flirting, and both saw the same message in each other¡¯s eyes.


    Although the martyr Liu Shuang had been gone for several years, the pain his departure brought to this family still lingers.


    Every person has been affected.


    If there hadn¡¯t been a sacrifice, this family would¡¯ve been a very warm and happy one, perhaps just like Yu Minglang¡¯s family; occasionally having little arguments, but never anything serious, supporting each other while enjoying peaceful days.


    But the world does not always go as one wishes¡­


    ¡°Get out! I don¡¯t want to see you! Now you¡¯re concerned about the child? What were you doing before? Now you know how to hit my son, but back then, if you had cared about your elder son, would he have ended up without even a complete corpse left?!¡±


    In the hospital room, Professor Liu¡¯s sharp voice came through, clearly dampening the spirit of Uncle Liu.


    ¡°Xiao Shuang died while saving others. He belonged to the greater good¡­¡±


    ¡°To hell with your greater good! You and that outsider Yu Gangdan aren¡¯t worth anything!¡±


    Yu Minglang felt so wronged in his heart; hey, who did he provoke, taking a hit for nothing?


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk to me about greater good! All I know is that I lost my eldest son! Now my youngest son wants to follow in his brother¡¯s footsteps, and you, as a father, haven¡¯t had any positive influence on him!¡±


    ¡°Exercising isn¡¯t like going through the gates of hell. It¡¯s what the child wants¡ª ah!¡±


    Another scream came from inside, and Professor Liu must have hit someone this time, not just slamming the metal frame.


    Uncle Liu came out and immediately put on a leader¡¯s expression, standing up straight ¨C ouch, that stubborn old woman, why did she have to hit him on the waist¡­


    ¡°Why are you making my teacher angry? She¡¯s sick right now,¡± Xiao Qian asked bluntly.


    ¡°Hey, Uncle Liu has already been hit. What more do you want?¡± Yu Minglang defended his pitiful uncle. He didn¡¯t understand a woman¡¯s thoughts ¨C they took every advantage and still weren¡¯t satisfied.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you¡¯d better shut up, or I¡¯ll spray you too! What¡¯s wrong with being hit? He brought it on himself! My teacher is sick; how come no one tries to comfort her?¡±


    If Xiao Qian had the real skills, she wouldn¡¯t care if it were Uncle Liu or Auntie Liu; nobody could control her.


    ¡°Women are unreasonable creatures¡­¡± Yu Minglang muttered softly, then, feeling Xiao Qian¡¯s murderous gaze, immediately changed his tone and said to the already-beaten Uncle Liu.


    ¡°Uncle, women are unreasonable anyway, so why not just indulge Auntie a little?¡±


    ¡°¡­You, you¡¯re nothing but a fence-sitter!¡± Uncle Liu¡¯s heart ached and his waist hurt even more. His favorite younger generation, ¡°defected¡± too!


    ¡°The two most powerful things in the world are the sword and the pen. The third most powerful thing in the world is women. So just give in to women, and the world will be at peace.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s remark amazed everyone except Xiao Qian.


    Being afraid of one¡¯s wife could actually reach such a philosophical level, truly worthy of a highly educated man.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, go in and comfort your teacher. I¡¯ll go talk to my Uncle Liu. Come on, boss, I¡¯ll accompany you, old man, and have a drink today?¡±


    Uncle Liu flew up a leg, Yu Minglang dodged with a grin, while Liu Li looked enviously at Yu Minglang playing around with his father, whom he had been afraid of since childhood.


    His mother was right; only exceptional people could gain his father¡¯s respect. Look at Brother Minglang, laughing and playing with his father like real father and son.


    Xiao Qian took notice of everyone¡¯s reactions, especially Liu Li¡¯s envious look.


    What should she do about this unsolvable family chess game?


    Yu Minglang had already walked out, but when he looked back and saw Xiao Qian still standing there, her eyes full of confusion, his heart softened. He walked back, put his hand on her shoulder, leaned close to her ear, and said gently in a voice loud enough for just the two of them to hear.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Can Yu Minglang handle a situation that she, a professional psychologist, can¡¯t?


    ¡°Trust me, it¡¯s like trusting yourself.¡± Taking advantage of his boss not looking back, Yu Minglang quickly kissed Xiao Qian¡¯s face and whispered naughtily.


    ¡°Our little matter¡­ we¡¯ll deal with it later!¡±


    Xiao Qian mentally flipped him off; annoying guy, always trying to take advantage of her! Hmph!


    When Xiao Qian went into the hospital room, she thought she would need to call a nurse to help her teacher with a new IV, but her teacher had already managed it herself.


    Doing it herself¡­ that¡¯s really awesome.


    ¡°Why are you still holding a grudge against him? You know that my master¡­¡±


    ¡°What kind of master is he?¡± Liu Linlin interrupted Xiao Qian.


    ¡°¡­Uncle Liu, if I don¡¯t mention my master, will that be okay? I mean, Uncle Liu¡¯s personality belongs to the Enneagram Type 1. He has the same personality type as Bao Qingtian; his worldview is ¡®I am right.¡¯ You belong to Enneagram Type 3; your worldview is ¡®Only the excellent deserve respect.¡¯ When you two are together, arguing is pointless.¡±


    As expected from a conversation between professionals, Xiao Qian brought up the Enneagram on personality types, a topic that clearly appealed to Professor Liu.


    ¡°Do you want to show off your fundamentals to me? Alright, I¡¯ll test you ¨C what level am I in Type 3, and what level is Old Liu?¡±


    The Enneagram divides people into 9 personality types; these types are innate and unchangeable. For example, Xiao Qian said that Uncle Liu has type 1 perfectionism, and the teacher is type 3 success-oriented. These are innate, and everyone remains the same type throughout their life.


    However, each type has nine health levels, and that¡¯s what the teacher was asking about.


    Xiao Qian stepped back silently, calculating that she was now out of range of her teacher¡¯s IV stand attack before carefully replying.


    ¡°I can say, but you have to promise not to hit me.¡±


    Professor Liu was amused, ¡°Do I look like a teacher who hits people?¡±


    Xiao Qian held back a retort in her heart. Her teacher struck her once in her past life, and it still hurt just thinking about it.


    But for the sake of her teacher¡¯s happiness, sometimes the truth has to be spoken, even if it¡¯s just to prove that she¡¯s a good girl.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll tell you. In my opinion, Uncle Liu is between levels 1 and 2 in Type 1. He possesses a complete sense of self and lives in the present, representing the pinnacle of this personality type ¨C he¡¯s what all Type 1 people should aspire to be. But, teacher, you¡­¡±

 Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Chapter 427: Suspected Mania (600+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 453: Chapter 427: Suspected Mania (600+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Why did Uncle Liu buy a phone to give Professor Liu last time? It¡¯s because of his child¡¯s job. He argued with Professor Liu who insisted on finding a stable job for his son, while Uncle Liu didn¡¯t want to take advantage of the organization.


    The two had a fight, and he regretted his harsh words and tried to make amends by buying a phone, but it was thrown out by the other party.


    ¡°You¡¯re not separating public from private matters, it¡¯s not giving special treatment to you. You shouldn¡¯t be too serious about this matter. Even if Lone Wolf wasn¡¯t your son, he¡¯s still our brother. He has only one younger brother, arranging his life well is what should be done, and it¡¯s unreasonable that because he¡¯s your son, you won¡¯t even let him enjoy normal treatment.¡±


    Uncle Liu couldn¡¯t let go of this matter. This situation would be normal for anyone else, but when it came to Liu Li, Uncle Liu felt uneasy. In fact, Yu Minglang could understand that Uncle Liu was the same as Father Yu in this aspect.


    In their minds, the collective interest already surpassed everything, they didn¡¯t want to cause trouble if they could avoid it. Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t comment on other matters, but he insisted on his own view when it came to Liu Li¡¯s matter.


    ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s not as complicated as you think. Really, with me here, joining won¡¯t cause the slightest trouble to others. We just let him experience work and the workplace. If he still insists on his own ideals after experiencing the hardships of the workplace, let him follow the rules. If he feels the glory of his older brother and understands that extraordinary deeds can happen in ordinary positions, going back to work at peace would be what everyone wants to see, right?¡±


    Yu Minglang considered all aspects when doing things, especially after being with Xiao Qian, he had a thorough understanding of psychological issues. Lecturing ten thousand times is not as influential as one practical action. For the sake of Lone Wolf and the team¡¯s glory, Yu Minglang wanted to give Liu Li a hand.


    Uncle Liu still disagreed, Yu Minglang¡¯s words were reasonable, but they couldn¡¯t overcome the persistence of a stubborn old man. Uncle Liu was about to veto Yu Minglang¡¯s proposal when a phone call came and changed his mind completely.


    ¡°Hello, Uncle Liu. I am Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian?¡± Uncle Liu didn¡¯t react, and Yu Minglang immediately wanted to pick up the call.


    Could it be that Qian Bao wanted to find him, but the phone signal was bad, so she called Uncle Liu instead?


    ¡°Don¡¯t give the phone to Yu Minglang, I¡¯m not looking for him, I¡¯m looking for you.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Uncle Liu retract his hand holding the phone, and Yu Minglang was confused.


    What is Xiao Mei calling his uncle for?


    ¡°I know my Xiao Qiang is secretly eavesdropping, so I don¡¯t want him to be too tired, please put the call on speaker.¡±


    Uncle Liu did as he was told, and Xiao Qian¡¯s voice came clearly from the speaker-phone.


    ¡°I am speaking in the capacity of a psychologist right now.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Xiao Mei, you unlicensed doctor, how did you run to show off in front of my leader?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, shut up and listen to me!¡±


    Even through the phone, one could feel Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s authority and dignity. When two strong people meet, one must be weak, and Yu Minglang was the weak one.


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    ¡°Because I can¡¯t leave teacher for too long, otherwise she¡¯ll worry, so I can only tell you these things through the phone, I have some bad news to tell you, Liu Li just called me, saying that he¡¯s suspected of having manic disorder.¡±


    ¡°Manic¡­ what?¡± Uncle Liu didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Manic disorder, a mental illness that occurs mainly in the spring, characterized by excitement, extreme mood changes, and abundant energy. It¡¯s not too bad if it¡¯s mild, but if it develops into manic depression, it can pose a threat to the people around them and even their own lives.¡±


    Uncle Liu was first stunned, but then immediately denied.


    ¡°Impossible, that little brat has always had a big heart, he can¡¯t have this.¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t had direct contact with him, and I haven¡¯t told the teacher yet, but based on Liu Li¡¯s usual behavior, I don¡¯t rule out that possibility.¡±


    When any parent hears that their child has a mental illness, their first reaction is disbelief, followed by panic.


    Especially since Uncle Liu hadn¡¯t been with his child for a long time, hearing this news was like a bolt from the blue.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what¡¯s the basis for your diagnosis?¡± Yu Minglang was the first to come back to his senses.


    ¡°First of all, Liu Li said he can¡¯t sleep, he only sleeps for 3 hours a day, and still has endless energy. You can ask the teacher about this, he often only sleeps for a few hours, then dances the next day. He thinks his brain is excited, but he doesn¡¯t realize he is overdrawn.¡±


    ¡°Is there anything else?¡±


    ¡°He said that he always likes to meddle in other people¡¯s business, I can vouch for this, I once saw him catching a garbage man touching women on a bus.¡±


    ¡°Who did he touch?!¡± Yu Minglang thundered with rage.


    ¡°Calm down, it¡¯s not me.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Xiao Qiang calmed down.


    ¡°In any case, there is indeed a possibility that this child has manic disorder, and I wanted to tell Uncle Liu in advance.¡±


    ¡°Then how should this disease be treated?¡± Uncle Liu was very anxious, he didn¡¯t expect his son could have such a disease.


    ¡°It¡¯s not particularly difficult to treat, but the tricky part is that it requires the accompaniment of a parent, and it has to be done without teacher knowing.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, why do you always ask for parental accompaniment for treating psychological illnesses?¡± Yu Minglang remembered Xiao Qian telling him that when she treated anorexia, she requested parental accompaniment, and with Panpan¡¯s treatment, she also requested Second Brother to be there, and now asking for parents to accompany again?


    Xiao Qian wanted to scold Yu Minglang in her heart, it was his fault for being nosy, talking too much, and finding problems!


    If the teacher was around, she would easily hear the loopholes because it¡¯s true that there isn¡¯t a parental accompaniment requirement for treating manic disorder, this was something Xiao Qian added herself.


    Relying on the two men on the phone who didn¡¯t know much about the matter and adhering to the principle of ¡°I¡¯m a doctor so I¡¯m right,¡± Xiao Qian began to fabricate stories.


    ¡°This manic disorder is related to major traumas and such. I analyzed that it might be due to the lack of parental love after the brother¡¯s accident that caused the child to develop this disorder. Now, the only way to heal his emotional wound is to use love.¡±


    These words were half-true and half-false, but sounded very professional, enough to deceive someone not in the field.


    ¡°But my work is very busy¡­ Can¡¯t Xiao Liu accompany him instead?¡± Uncle Liu hesitated.


    ¡°My teacher is still a patient now, do you want her to continue being stimulated? Moreover, during a boy¡¯s growth, fatherly love is indispensable, no matter how good a mother is, she can¡¯t replace a father in some aspects.¡±


    ¡°But my work is really busy¡­¡± Uncle Liu didn¡¯t want to be with his child, he was just busy all year round, and he was still separated from the child¡¯s mother ¨C he would rather use ¡°separated¡± than mention the word ¡°divorce.¡±


    In his heart, that family was always quietly waiting in his memory, as long as he opened the door, he would see the warm smile on the face of the mother.¡±

 Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Chapter 428: Please Jump into the Pit

    Chapter 454: Chapter 428: Please Jump into the Pit


    ¡°Are you busy day and night?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°But I¡¯m not in the same city as them, can¡¯t we think of other ways?¡±


    ¡°There are other ways. You stop bothering about this son of yours. He¡¯s just got manic disorder. It¡¯s not as serious as that. Just let him be. If he¡¯s lucky, he¡¯ll be hyperactive like he¡¯s high on something, and if not, he¡¯ll develop manic-depressive disorder. He might start having hallucinations or become overly uninhibited sexually, stripping in front of anyone he meets-¡±


    ¡°Stop talking!¡± Uncle Liu looked extremely upset.


    Yet Yu Minglang seemed pensive.


    Given Xiao Mei¡¯s character, she wouldn¡¯t make such a rash diagnosis. It wasn¡¯t her style.


    So what caused Xiao Mei to suddenly take such an action?


    Yu Minglang was guessing Xiao Qian¡¯s real intention while asking her.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, how do you think we should handle this?¡±


    ¡°When you have a child, you¡¯re responsible for raising them. It¡¯s not enough to just feed them so they won¡¯t starve. The child isn¡¯t mine, I¡¯m just a doctor. It¡¯s not up to me how you handle this, but I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t look after this child, it¡¯s over. You figure it out¡ªdoes my job require me to be on duty every day? Is Qiang City very far from here?¡±


    Xiao Qian said all she had to say and hung up.


    After hanging up, she breathed a long sigh of relief. As a professional psychologist, this was the first time she had tried to scare someone. She wasn¡¯t sure whether Yu Xiaoqiang had noticed any flaws. Xiao Qian always felt that Xiaoqiang was a very strong man, who could see through many things at first glance.


    Uncle Liu was lost in the situation. What Xiao Qian said was about his child, so he would be scared and wouldn¡¯t have the time to think of other things.


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian felt a bit guilty again.


    The teacher despised tricks like psychologists scaring their patients. She really put down a lot of blood for the reconciliation of the teacher couple today.


    When Liu Li called and stuttered that he might be sick, Xiao Qian immediately understood.


    This boy was trying to stir up trouble.


    Xiao Qian was not a novice. She was a doctor with many years of clinical experience. She could judge whether someone was sick or not. If she couldn¡¯t tell at once, she could make a rough estimate. Liu Li was still far from having manic disorder. There was only one reason this boy would say such a thing.


    And this reason was also what Xiao Qian wanted to see, so she took advantage of the situation.


    After receiving Xiao Qian¡¯s call, Uncle Liu remained silent for a long time.


    After Yu Minglang thought for a few minutes, he seemed to have some understanding.


    Seeing Uncle Liu looking tired, Yu Minglang passed him a drink. Uncle Liu undid two buttons of his shirt and took a big gulp, but the irritations in his heart were difficult to dispel.


    The eldest son was already gone, and the second one was like this. No wonder Xiao Liu resented him. As a man, a father, a husband, he may have lived up to his country, but not necessarily his family.


    Yu Minglang began to speak.


    ¡°Actually, Uncle, there¡¯s something I don¡¯t know if I should say or not.¡±


    ¡°When did you start hesitating before speaking? Forget it, don¡¯t say it. I¡¯m sure you¡¯re not going to say anything good.¡± Uncle Liu said listlessly.


    He felt that Xiao Qian¡¯s phone call had almost blown him up.


    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t let me talk, I¡¯m going to say it. Uncle, Brother Shuang¡¯s incident was a tragedy caused by uncontrollable forces. As for Li¡¯s situation, there is room for negotiation. From a philosophical point of view, if we handle a bad situation well, it can turn into a good one. Why not take this as an opportunity?¡±


    ¡°The son is sick, I¨C what opportunity?¡±


    ¡°You and Auntie Liu have been a loving couple for so many years, and it¡¯s not possible that there are no feelings between you. Just because you were upset over Brother Shuang¡¯s incident and you divorced. Now that little brother Li is ¡®sick¡¯, why can¡¯t you take this opportunity to reconcile with Auntie Liu and remarry? For the sake of the child, she can¡¯t say no.¡±


    ¡°Remarry?!¡± Uncle Liu instantly became alert, but just thinking about Professor Liu¡¯s tough demeanor made him nervous again, and he slumped back down, ¡°She won¡¯t agree.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been married for so many years, and don¡¯t have any significant conflicts. If it weren¡¯t for Brother Shuang¡¯s death, you would still be the best couple. Now if we handle little brother Li¡¯s illness well, it will be turning negatives into positives. Auntie Liu, for the sake of the child, she won¡¯t say no.¡±


    The child was always the weak spot in parents¡¯ hearts. Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian could see that this old couple had spent half their lives together, and there were no fundamental conflicts. It was just the death of their child that they couldn¡¯t let go of. They chose to divorce in grief, mainly to avoid thinking about their deceased eldest son when they saw each other.


    Professor Liu was really inconsolable at the beginning. She said harsh words, and Uncle Liu, feeling guilty and unable to express his feelings, could only agree to the divorce. Now that there¡¯s such a good opportunity, if they could reunite and face the storm together, it would allow these two parents, who were both carrying guilt in their hearts and bearing deep wounds, to stop hurting, at least, unlike in the past, they wouldn¡¯t feel heartbroken and blame themselves for each other.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words seemed to light a lamp in Uncle Liu¡¯s heart, and he stood up, pacing anxiously around the room.


    For people their age, love may not be enough to describe their feelings for each other. It¡¯s a kind of kinship that goes beyond love; they have spent half their lives together, and brought two children to this world. After so many years together, how could they let go that easily?


    But thinking about Professor Liu¡¯s temper¡­ Uncle Liu was very interested in Minglang¡¯s suggestion, but also afraid that it would agitate Professor Liu and cause her heart disease to act up.


    ¡°For the sake of the child, everything is for the child! Uncle, if you are willing, let me and Xiao Qian sort things out with Auntie Liu, how does that sound?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t agitate your Aunt Liu, she¡¯s not in good health. Actually, however it turns out¡­ it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought to himself, like hell it doesn¡¯t matter to you, leader! You¡¯re just pretending!


    But on the surface, he agreed, ¡°That¡¯s right, all for the sake of the child, for the child!¡±


    If he let go a little bit, this matter would be settled.


    After scaring Uncle Liu, Xiao Qian was afraid her teacher would find out later and blame her, so she pretended nothing had happened and returned to the ward. The teacher was still awake, and Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Teacher, as a senior psychologist, can you answer a question for me?¡± She asked in a modest tone.


    ¡°What don¡¯t you know?¡± After the hugging and crying session just now, Professor Liu saw Xiao Qian in a different light, and felt a kind of motherly affection for her.


    ¡°Well¡­ I know, as a professional psychologist, we should uphold the principle of not lying to patients and their families. But sometimes, there are so many coincidences in the world. Don¡¯t you think so, teacher? If I tell a little white lie for the good of the patient, would it be considered unethical?¡±


    She¡¯s digging a trap. Teacher, please jump in it~~

 Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Chapter 429: Sudden Realization

    Chapter 455: Chapter 429: Sudden Realization


    ¡°As for the issue of lying, this topic has always been a matter of dispute in the industry. Some argue that white lies are acceptable, while others believe they are not. In my opinion, as long as the lie does not serve a profit-seeking purpose, and is told for the wellbeing of the patients, it is permissible. But of course, it should not lead to serious consequences. So, when you do this, you must ensure a positive outcome.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t whether it¡¯s good or not still dependent on one¡¯s own judgment¡­¡± Xiao Qian muttered under her breath.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Nothing! I mean, I¡¯ve learned a lot! Teacher, your words have enlightened me. Henceforth, I¡¯ll practice medicine based on this standard. So¡­ if one day, you find out that I deceived a patient for their own good, and I didn¡¯t seek any profit, would you slap me?¡±


    Professor Liu was entertained by her question, ¡°In all my years of teaching, I have never hit any of my students, even those who have fabricated their research papers. How could I ever hit you?¡±


    This little girl really has a way with words; Professor Liu liked her.


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s mind, the old lady must have only slapped one student in her past life: herself. Why did she feel like she had just won a major award?


    But who would ever want such an award¡­ Feeling so wronged, she sighed internally.


    ¡°But little Steel Cannon¡ª¡±


    ¡°Teacher, what did you call me!!!¡± Xiao Qian was on the verge of breaking down, what on earth is Steel Cannon!


    ¡°Little Steel Cannon, you and Yu Gangdan make a perfect pair. I think you live up to this name. After teaching so many students over the years, you are the one who has surprised me the most and also given me the most anxiety. I feel like you¡¯re progressing too fast, advancing at breakneck speed. I fear that your talent might lead you astray from the principle of patient care. I have such high hopes for you, so I will hold you to a higher standard. If you ever disappoint me, I might actually hit you, but, I would also blame myself.¡±


    She blamed herself for failing to guide a promising student well.


    The teacher would feel ashamed if a student failed. Alexander Pope once said, ¡°To err is human.¡± Although she had yet to teach Xiao Qian anything substantial, Professor Liu had already regarded Xiao Qian as her own. She was eager to pass on all her knowledge, so as to not disappoint Xiao Qian¡¯s trust in calling her ¡®teacher¡¯.


    When she looked up, she saw Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes well up with tears. Professor Liu¡¯s heart softened, and she waved to her, ¡°I was just joking. Don¡¯t be scared, don¡¯t¡ª¡±


    Professor Liu stopped as Xiao Qian covered her mouth and ran out.


    Yu Minglang had managed to resolve things with Uncle Liu. He decided to stop drinking, checked out of his room, and came straight here.


    Uncle Liu stood outside the patient¡¯s room, uncertain of what to do. Yu Minglang gave him a thumbs-up, and Uncle Liu took a deep breath as if heading into a battleground, and walked in.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t see Xiao Qian. He searched around and found his precious one sitting by the flower bed, wiping her tears.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s heart ached. He walked over quickly, sat on the edge of the flower bed, and let her sit on his lap.


    ¡°Why are you crying? Did Auntie Liu say something? She has that sort of temper, you shouldn¡¯t let it affect you. Besides, it¡¯s not even warm now, how can you sit on the flower bed? What if you catch a cold?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to cry, but she was very upset at the moment. Seeing Yu Minglang come over, she hugged him directly and buried her face in his chest.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, I was wrong, I was really wrong.¡±


    Had it not been for her teacher¡¯s words today, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t have known the feelings her teacher went through the time she slapped Xiao Qian in their past life.


    So, when the teacher slapped her, she was distressed too. She must have blamed herself for not teaching Xiao Qian well. If she didn¡¯t have a unique affection for Xiao Qian, why would she have laid hands on her?


    Xiao Qian had always been indignant about that slap. She wanted to prove herself, but after the conversation just now, Xiao Qian understood completely.


    This feeling made her very upset.


    Yu Minglang seldom saw Xiao Qian lose control of her emotions. When she cried her heart out, he gently patted her. It took a full three minutes for Xiao Qian¡¯s emotions to calm down. Yu Minglang gently wiped away her tears, his actions unspeakably gentle.


    ¡°There¡¯s still a wind, stop crying, or your face will get chapped.¡±


    ¡°I¡­I just now¡ª¡ª¡± She only just realized that she had lost control of her emotions in front of him. Trying to retreat from his embrace and return to her decisive and wise self, she was kept in his arms, unable to break free.


    ¡°You little devil, you sobbed so fervently just now when you needed comfort, and now that you¡¯ve recovered, you want to run away?¡±


    He lowered his head to give a light kiss, then let go of her, allowing her to maintain her sitting position on his lap, his hand gently stroking her back.


    ¡°Why did you cry?¡±


    ¡°I was just chatting with my teacher for a bit. I initially wanted to comfort her, but then I ended up feeling very upset.¡±


    Whenever Xiao Qian thought about her heartbreaking past, she found it hard to separate her emotions from the sad events of her past lives. Mention it, and she would be overwhelmed by sorrow.


    ¡°Is it about Auntie Liu¡¯s family affair?¡± Yu Minglang thought for a moment and pinched her nose, ¡°Haven¡¯t you already thought about how to handle it? I noticed that ever since you came back from the mountain valley, you¡¯ve become particularly fond of fooling people.¡±


    Of course, he had figured it out. Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses and still sounded nasal. She looked serious, but to him, she was utterly adorable.


    ¡°How could you call it fooling people? That¡¯s a white lie!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of being seen through by your teacher?¡±


    It was impressive that she even came up with such a plan!


    Auntie Liu was a doctoral supervisor in psychology. Xiao Qian had managed to pull the wool over her eyes. She was quite audacious.


    ¡°Does the teacher even have the mind to think about this right now? I plan to collude with the doctor to make her rest for three days and prevent her from leaving the hospital. During this time, I¡¯ll manage Master, who I¡¯ve found easier to handle.¡±


    What Xiao Qian could do for her teacher was just that much. But truthfully, she was not satisfied.


    ¡°I always feel like there should be a better way. Now, although I¡¯m going along with Liu Li¡¯s words and claiming that he has a manic disorder, I¡¯m merely deceiving my teacher temporarily to buy Master three days of time so that the teacher might change her mind. But what if, in three days, Master isn¡¯t convinced and the teacher finds out about me and Liu Li¡¯s lies. What should I do then?¡±


    ¡°Afraid Auntie Liu will hit you?¡±


    ¡°Not to that extent. Anyway, it was her son who misled me first, my diagnosis was simply incorrect at most. I¡¯m still a child, she won¡¯t bear to hit me.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke as if it was a matter of fact.


    Yu Minglang mentally scoffed, what a child! When she was fooling people, she did it even better than Auntie Liu herself. Now that she was afraid of being scolded, she remembered to pretend to be innocent.


    Ming Lang sighed with regret, always just one step away from getting meat.


    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Xiao Qian waved her hand in front of Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes.


    Yu Minglang serious replied, ¡°I¡¯m contemplating a very serious issue.¡±


    ¡­Of course, he couldn¡¯t share this ¡°serious¡± issue with her.


    ¡°Really?¡± What serious issue could make him look as though he had been starving for several years? Xiao Qian was very doubtful.

 Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Chapter 433: Strange Person (Monthly Ticket 650+ Update)

    Chapter 459: Chapter 433: Strange Person (Monthly Ticket 650+ Update)


    Xiao Qian added sleeping pills to her teacher¡¯s porridge as prescribed by the doctor.


    Uncle Liu suggested these tactics for Xiao Qian, who had a Death-Free Gold Medal, so the teacher wouldn¡¯t find her even after waking up and getting angry.


    If they didn¡¯t do this, the teacher would have to force herself to see patients even if she had to crawl, her sense of responsibility too strong.


    Xiao Qian watched as Professor Liu fell asleep and rummaged through her coat.


    The teacher had a small notebook she always carried with her, which listed the names and contact information of her patients. Xiao Qian, who was well-versed with her teacher¡¯s habits from her past life, found it easily.


    ¡°Today at 11:00 in the office, patient¡¯s name: Wang Yafei¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian quickly scanned the information and left a note for her teacher to go settle the score with Master when she woke up, also informing her that she would temporarily take care the patient.


    Since she already drugged her teacher, she wouldn¡¯t easily let her off the hook once she woke up. The more crimes committed, the lighter the burden~


    After handling the situation, Xiao Qian informed the doctor and left.


    The sleeping pills would be enough for the teacher to sleep for a few hours. When she woke up, Xiao Qian would have already finished seeing the patient, and any anger from the teacher would be useless. Thus, Xiao Qian could keep her teacher hospitalized for observation for another day.


    Actually, there was no need for her to be hospitalized, but everyone knew this old lady was too hardworking. If they let her go home, she definitely wouldn¡¯t rest and would find ways to distract herself with work. To recover from this illness, it¡¯d be better for her to stay in the hospital for a couple of days.


    With the office key in hand, Xiao Qian unceremoniously entered Professor Liu¡¯s office and waited for the patient they had agreed upon to arrive.


    It was a tall, thin man who seemed young, around 20 years old. With his head shaved and a straight posture, Xiao Qian could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary person.


    ¡°Excuse me, are you Professor Liu?¡± Wang Yafei was surprised to find that the person sitting behind the chair was such a young woman.


    ¡°You can call me Dr. Chen. I¡¯m Professor Liu¡¯s student. She¡¯s been hospitalized, so I¡¯ll complete this consultation for you.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­ nevermind then.¡±


    Wang Yafei stood up and motioned to leave. He was already reluctant to seek counseling for his psychology, and only decided to come at the suggestion of his friend, Chu Xuan, because he didn¡¯t want to miss his assessment tomorrow which was very important for him. He couldn¡¯t believe his consultation would be with such a young girl; he didn¡¯t want to reveal his privacy to her.


    ¡°Wang Yafei, male, 20 years old, seeking consultation about stress disorder. You¡¯ve been struggling with this issue for a long time, but didn¡¯t give it much thought until recently when you¡¯re faced with a significant plan. This plan revolves around a special position you¡¯re competing for.¡±


    Wang Yafei stopped in his tracks, turned back with a surprised face, which told Xiao Qian that her guess was correct.


    ¡°How do you know so much?¡±


    All he told Professor Liu was his age, name and the issue he wanted to consult about. How could this girl know so much?


    Xiao Qian pushed up her glasses, thinking that if she couldn¡¯t even handle this, how could she let others call her Boss Qian?


    ¡°Sit down, let¡¯s talk.¡±


    Good doctors are especially skilled at comforting patients, and Xiao Qian managed to subdue Wang Yafei with just a few words.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, is my condition serious? I have a crucial assessment tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°The assessment¡­ is it for Yu Clan¡¯s million-dollar annual salary HR position? Is this Xiao Qiang¡¯s person?¡±


    ¡°How do you know this?!¡±


    It was just an educated guess.


    Initially, Xiao Qian thought Wang Yafei¡¯s case would be an ordinary one. However, after learning that he would be competing for a position in Yu Minglang¡¯s company, she immediately shifted her focus and moved the conversation towards the formal treatment.


    Where was Yu Minglang¡¯s company? What kind of place was it?


    A super publicly-listed company that could offer million-dollar annual salaries ¨C this was the impression outsiders had of the company. But for Xiao Qian, there was only one impression that was important.


    It was where her man worked, and she absolutely couldn¡¯t let anyone problematic go there and cause trouble for Xiao Qiang.


    Only those with outstanding resumes and qualifications would have the opportunity to be a part of Xiao Qiang¡¯s unit during the reality show auditions for million-dollar HR positions. In Xiao Qian¡¯s view, the threshold for mental quality should be raised. People with psychological problems wouldn¡¯t be able to do their jobs well. A slight deviation could lead to huge consequences.


    Wang Yafei recounted his problems while Xiao Qian quickly documented the situation on paper. By the time Wang Yafei finished speaking, Xiao Qian had a good understanding of his situation.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that when dealing with work on a computer, you occasionally experience discomfort such as palpitations, dizziness, and fright that doesn¡¯t last long. You¡¯ve had a medical check-up and there are no problems, is that correct?¡±


    Xiao Qian only saw a line written on her teacher¡¯s book, saying that it might be stress disorder, but she would need a face-to-face conversation for a precise diagnosis.


    This response was indeed a potential manifestation of stress disorder.


    ¡°Yes, all my physical indicators are normal.¡±


    Xiao Qian pondered for a moment, and while she could be certain his reactions were due to mental issues, she couldn¡¯t yet determine if it was stress disorder. That¡¯s because stress disorder results from a person having suffered a major trauma, leaving psychological scars that impact their life afterward.


    This reaction usually takes some time to manifest, ranging from a few days to months or even years.


    When a normal person suddenly encounters a shock, such as violence, disaster, accidents, or witnessing an abnormal death, they may develop such reactions.


    The symptoms may vary: some people experience insomnia, irritability, difficulty concentrating, heightened alertness, fright, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, and muscle soreness. This is why psychological counselors are usually required to help disaster victims recover after natural disasters like earthquakes.


    ¡°Have you experienced anything unusual lately? When did you first notice this problem?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Nothing special. I started working in my old unit after graduating from university, and it¡¯s been almost 2 years. I didn¡¯t notice anything unusual until three months ago¡­ I would feel uncomfortable working on my computer and would get dizzy when looking at complex spreadsheets.¡±


    ¡°You discovered this issue nearly 2 years after starting work?¡±


    As an HR worker, he would need to deal with various office documents. It didn¡¯t make sense that he would only discover the problem now.


    ¡°In my first year, I worked in the Logistics department of the unit. Afterward, I was transferred to the Human Resources department and promoted due to my outstanding performance.¡±


    ¡°¡­Logistics?¡± In just 2 years, he managed quite the promotion, especially considering that his former unit was not an ordinary one ¨C it was on par with, if not bigger than, Xiao Qiang¡¯s current company.


    ¡°May I ask what merits you achieved?¡± A promotion of this magnitude would be for no small reason.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather not say.¡±


    Xiao Qian realized the gaze that Wang Yafei cast towards her and apologized.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get back on track. Tell me in detail about the first time you experienced this abnormal reaction. Then, when you¡¯re done, I¡¯ll try to hypnotize you to find the root of the problem¡­¡±

 Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 434: Brother Langs Anger

    Chapter 460: Chapter 434: Brother Lang¡¯s Anger


    Xiao Qian was treating patients, and after Yu Minglang had finished inspecting the exam venue, he sat in the makeshift command center to rest, casually ignoring the admiring glances thrown at him by several radio station staff members.


    It was relatively rare to see this special form of recruitment domestically.


    He had no idea what the ratings would look like after the broadcast, but a handsome young boss like him was sure to attract a lot of attention from the opposite sex.


    ¡°Young boss, the list of candidates for the selection is here, you should review it. Are you not in a good mood?¡± Qiao Zhen passed the information to him, asking an extra question.


    The young boss of his had an unusually gloomy expression.


    After working together for so long, others might not notice, but Qiao Zhen spotted it immediately. Yu Minglang was in a very bad mood right now.


    Usually, when Yu Minglang was selecting new hires, he was always very active, examining every candidate in detail. But today, after setting up the exam venue, he was listlessly sitting there with a stern face.


    ¡°Are you in a good mood?¡± Yu Minglang retorted Qiao Zhen. Qiao Zhen could tell he was upset, and Yu Minglang could also tell that Qiao Zhen was beyond pleased. His eyes and eyebrows, flaunting an overbearing arrogance, his face heavily oiled as if he had just received satisfaction, was quite annoying to look at.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, hehe, young boss, I might get married this summer.¡± Qiao Zhen scratched his head, Yu Minglang was drinking water at that moment, hearing him say that, he spewed out a mouthful of water.


    ¡°Married?!¡±


    ¡°Yes, getting married.¡± He had no choice but to get married. Remembering the night before, Qiao Zhen couldn¡¯t help but show an extremely satisfied expression, stabbing directly into Yu Minglang¡¯s heart from the front.


    ¡°With whom?!¡± Yu Minglang was greatly shocked.


    Marry my ass! He had just gotten engaged to Qian Bao and had not even had a hot meal yet, Qiao Zhen, who had been consistently mocked by Yu Minglang as a single pringle, was suddenly single no more and had skipped the stages of dating and engagement, going straight for marriage?!


    This was a brutal hit, an absolute brutal hit!


    ¡°With Xiao Yu, hehe¡­after going around in circles, I realized the most suitable person was right beside me. She just happens to turn 20 this summer. I¡¯ll buy a wedding ring and we¡¯ll get married!¡±


    Thump, thump, my heart!


    Yu Minglang massaged his temples, had he really not misheard?


    ¡°The two of you were playing this sibling game before, wasn¡¯t that good? How did you suddenly decide to get married?!¡±


    Isn¡¯t this a huge leap?


    ¡°Actually, we had feelings for each other before. But we were hesitant because we grew up like siblings. However, since last night, after what I did, I had to take responsibility. Why did I do what I did then, hehe¡­it¡¯s because I liked her¡­¡±


    Boys¡¯ secrets are only shared between bros!


    The bro was shocked.


    ¡°Yesterday?! What happened to you?!!¡±


    Yu Minglang was busy taking care of patients with Xiao Qian, completely preoccupied with nothing else on his mind. Afterwards, he even had a few drinks with his future father-in-law, chatting about life and stuff.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I arrange a hotel room for Xiao Yu yesterday? There was a bit of an incident, Xiao Yu got drunk, and then we opened our hearts and shared our true feelings with each other, only then we realized that we had been beating around the bush before¡­¡±


    ¡°Talking led to marriage? I can¡¯t believe it.¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t help but express, twisting his fingers. No way, he had to beat this guy up today!


    If it were said that cancelling the hotel room in 15 minutes had caused Yu Minglang a ton of damage, then the shocking news of Qiao Zhen¡¯s unexpected consummation was equivalent to a 5 ton bomb!


    Without comparison, there would be no sense of injury. At this moment, these words floated through Yu Minglang¡¯s heart: it¡¯s so unfair!


    He and Xiao Qian had been dating properly, step by step, and even though they had gotten engaged, he hadn¡¯t even gotten a taste of the deal yet. But Qiao Zhen, who had effortlessly and lightly skipped all those painstaking steps that Yu Minglang had gone through, went directly to the result. How could it not make Yu Minglang feel envious, jealous, and resentful!


    If Qiao Zhen was in his usual state of mind, he would have noticed that the young boss was about to start throwing punches. But at this moment, Qiao Zhen was immersed in the joy of recently becoming a ¡°bridegroom¡±, oblivious to Yu Minglang¡¯s unhappiness, still savoring the sweet process.


    ¡°She was drunk and was playing with the hamster, which happened to fall down her collar¡­¡±


    ¡°Shameless¡­¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t stand to listen anymore.


    This was simply despicable.


    It seemed to him that the world was cruel only to him. He had been abiding strictly by the rules, wanting to stop the car and enjoy the view of the sunset with his fianc¨¦e. After several failed attempts, he was ready to burst with frustration. And here comes someone flaunting their good fortune, how could it not be annoying?


    ¡°Young boss, there really is a difference between women and men, right? Have you ever had a sense of transformation?¡±


    Guys, when they¡¯re together, like to exchange their little thoughts. But this time, Qiao Zhen chose the wrong person for this exchange.


    He thought that since Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian had been engaged for so long and their relationship was so good, it must have gone beyond that point already, he had no idea that Yu Minglang¡¯s several attempts to make a move ended up in ¡°emergency brakes¡±, leaving him frustrated.


    Qiao Zhen, unaware of Yu Minglang¡¯s sad past, ran over to ¡°share his experiences¡±, poking the hornet¡¯s nest.


    Ignoring Yu Minglang¡¯s almost explosive look, he was still talking to himself.


    ¡°Actually, I was a bit impulsive. I should have thought it over more thoroughly. But this way, at least I can see my feelings clearly. After I finished, I wanted to call my dad and tell him about the marriage. He will probably be angry, but I¡¯m prepared for the long-term struggle.¡±


    Qiao Zhen had made up his mind this time. He had finally seen his true feelings, and he wanted to seize this love.


    ¡°Oh¡­you¡¯re prepared, then?¡± Yu Minglang stopped moving his hands and started moving his legs instead.


    ¡°Yes, Xiao Yu is right. Our parents will find it hard to accept. Even though they¡¯ve been calling us their children for many years, becoming their son-in-law overnight might cause some discomfort. It¡¯s pretty normal. I need to overcome all difficulties. Since I dared to do it, I have to take responsibility. A man must have responsibility and commitment. I¡¯m just afraid that if I don¡¯t do it right, she¡¯ll be left in the lurch.¡±


    Alcohol and the hamster, actually, were just excuses.


    If he didn¡¯t have feelings, how could he not withstand such a small test?


    The identity that had been bothering him before vanished after a night, and now Qiao Zhen had firmly decided that he would take responsibility for what he had done. Besides, he had liked her for a long time, it was a matter of course that they were getting married, since there was no blood relation between them.


    Yu Minglang stood up, asked in a somewhat dangerous tone, ¡°Are you prepared to be beaten by me?¡±


    ¡°Huh? Why would you want to beat me?¡± Qiao Zhen finally came back to his senses from dreaming about his future, looking at Yu Minglang perplexed.


    Yu Minglang delivered a flying kick, Qiao Zhen narrowly dodged it but was hit in the face by his incoming fist. Why would he hit him for no reason?


    ¡°Why are you hitting me?¡±


    ¡°Because I can¡¯t stand you, that¡¯s why!¡±


    Can jealousy ever be justly explained?

 Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Chapter 435: Losing Friends

    Chapter 461: Chapter 435: Losing Friends


    Qiao Zhen¡¯s explanation only made Yu Minglang more upset.


    All the little love items he bought were lying alone and unused in the car.


    Qiao Zhen, who gave him the right to just do it? Seriously!


    He wouldn¡¯t hesitate to beat him up again!


    After Yu Minglang attacked Qiao Zhen for no reason, Qiao Zhen was forced to defend himself. The two of them fought each other, exchanging blows, and it was quite a spectacle.


    Not far away, several employees from the branch who came to help set up the venue watched from a distance. Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen¡¯s exciting fight attracted their heated discussions.


    ¡°These two are so strong!¡±


    ¡°Especially the Young Boss, oh my god, what did he do before? How come he¡¯s so skilled? I heard that our corporate benefits are not bad. Today there are even million-dollar annual salaries for recruitment. I wish I could participate in the assessment, ah, but I¡¯m not qualified. Oh, by the way, did you guys hear about Wang Yafei participating?¡±


    ¡°You mean that legendary guy who was promoted by his special merits and then became the HR of our biggest competitor company?¡±


    ¡°Yes, among those participating in the reality show auditions this time, his popularity is the highest. To be honest, I admire Wang Yafei very much.¡±


    Wang Yafei was from a competitor¡¯s company and participated in the reality show auditions. If he isn¡¯t selected, he will also lose his position in his old company. This guy has a big guts.


    Five minutes later, Yu Minglang¡¯s communication device rang, and only then did he let go, putting down the bruised Qiao Zhen.


    Qiao Zhen touched his mouth and still didn¡¯t understand why he was beaten up. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for being physically exhausted last night, I would have thrashed you.¡±


    ¡°Even if you weren¡¯t physically exhausted, you wouldn¡¯t beat me!¡± After Yu Minglang provoked him, he pressed the communication device.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°General Manager, there¡¯s an urgent call for you. Please go to the communication vehicle.¡±


    ¡°Received.¡±


    The signal on the mountain was not very good, and mobile phone signals were intermittent. They were all using walkie-talkies, and there were communication vehicles in case of emergencies.


    Yu Minglang gave Qiao Zhen an envious, jealous, and resentful middle finger before hurriedly walking towards the communication vehicle.


    ¡°Who called?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    An employee respectfully said, ¡°It¡¯s your fianc¨¦e, and she says it¡¯s an emergency.¡±


    Xiao Qian? Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dare to delay. Usually, Xiao Mei wouldn¡¯t call here directly, so it must be a very important situation.


    The call was transferred through multiple layers. They knew that Xiao Qian must have called his father first and then was transferred here through connections. The situation was different from usual. In order to demonstrate fairness in recruitment, general calls couldn¡¯t come in.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what happened?¡± Yu Minglang anxiously asked, picking up the phone.


    ¡°Call me Dr. Chen. I¡¯m talking to you right now as a doctor.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Yu Minglang was just very anxious but calmed down after hearing her say that. It seemed she wasn¡¯t in any trouble.


    ¡°What happened, Dr. Chen? What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    ¡°Wang Yafei, do you know him?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± This was a popular candidate for this assessment. Yu Minglang and Qiao Zhen came here specifically because they valued Wang Yafei¡¯s talent. He was also looking forward to his performance tomorrow.


    ¡°According to our professional ethics, we¡¯re not allowed to disclose patients¡¯ names and information, but this situation is very special. I have to tell you that if Wang Yafei passes the assessment tomorrow, please do not let him join your company.¡±


    ¡°Give me a reason.¡± Yu Minglang frowned.


    ¡°Because he has a potential stress disorder. If he enters your company, it might cause quite serious consequences.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Yu Minglang startled.


    ¡°What disease?¡±


    ¡°Stress disorder. If I haven¡¯t misjudged, he has had this problem for a few years, but I failed to hypnotize him, so there¡¯s no way to figure out which year the problem started. I¡¯m still investigating through my connections. Don¡¯t let him in your company until I¡¯ve completely treated him. It¡¯s being responsible to both him and your company.¡±


    Xiao Qian made the decision after much internal struggle.


    She had finished her first treatment with Wang Yafei and hesitated for a moment before finally deciding to break the rules and disclose the patient¡¯s information to Yu Minglang.


    It¡¯s not allowed by professional ethics.


    Xiao Qian weighed the pros and cons and thought that letting Wang Yafei enter Yu Minglang¡¯s company would not only cause a great blow to his work but also affect Yu Minglang.


    ¡°What¡¯s the specific situation?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words aroused Yu Minglang¡¯s full attention.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be at your location in an hour. We¡¯ll talk when we meet.¡±


    Xiao Qian first contacted Father Yu and then got special approval from Father Yu to enter the assessment site. This matter could be big or small and concerned Yu Minglang, so she would never let it go.


    Xiao Mei is coming?


    Yu Minglang hesitated for a moment but couldn¡¯t care about the joy of meeting his lover again, and furrowed his brow to say, ¡°I know.¡± Then he hung up the phone.


    The fact that Xiao Mei had to come personally showed that the situation had become serious. He regretted the problem with the talent he valued. Although there were many applicants, there were few and precious talents that Yu Minglang really liked.


    After hanging up, Xiao Qian faced her still-angry teacher with her hands folded in front of her.


    ¡°Teacher, are you dissatisfied with how I handled this?¡±


    When she was in the middle of treating Wang Yafei, Professor Liu stormed in angrily, intending to confront Xiao Qian directly. But seeing her treating the patient professionally, he didn¡¯t interrupt and just watched from the side.


    What made him even angrier was that when Wang Yafei asked who Professor Liu was, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t change her expression and said he was a window cleaner, almost causing Professor Liu¡¯s nose to go crooked from anger!


    But Xiao Qian¡¯shandling was indeed unproblematic, and Professor Liu didn¡¯t interrupt her, allowing Xiao Qian to finish treating the patient.


    He intended to confront Xiao Qian, but for the sake of the overall situation, the two teachers and students discussed Wang Yafei¡¯s condition first. After reaching a consensus, the teacher contacted Uncle Liu, tacitly accepting Xiao Qian¡¯s unauthorized action.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, who gave you the guts? Is it drugging me first and then practicing medicine without permission? Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll report you to your class advisor and make it impossible for you to graduate?¡±


    This little girl¡¯s bravery was truly outrageous. Professor Liu, who had slept a long time, was almost enraged to death when he saw the note left by Xiao Qian.


    When he hurriedly came and found that the Steel Cannon had already been treated!


    ¡°Master gave me the authority, Master allowed it, Master gave me the Death-Free Gold Medal. Teacher, if you have any grudges or resentments, find Master. If you compare me to a knife, then Master is the person holding the knife. The weapon is innocent, the main culprit is guilty. You must never confront me, it¡¯s all Master¡¯s fault!¡±


    Xiao Qian was a good teammate and didn¡¯t hesitate to sell out her Master.


    Professor Liu pointed angrily at her nose, ¡°He told you to do it, so you just did it? Who¡¯s closer to you, me or him?¡±


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s you! If I¡¯m too close to him, you won¡¯t be happy either ¡ª Teacher! You¡¯re an intellectual. You can¡¯t be violent!¡±


    Xiao Qian stepped back a step and narrowly dodged the book that Professor Liu threw at her.


    ¡°Nonsense!¡±


    Dodging the book thrown by the teacher, Xiao Qian continued to earnestly advise.


    ¡°Teacher, you must change your habit of throwing things at people you like the look of. You¡¯ll have no friends like this¡­¡±

 Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: Chapter 439: Couples Tacit Understanding (Monthly Ticket 700+ Update)

    Chapter 465: Chapter 439: Couple¡¯s Tacit Understanding (Monthly Ticket 700+ Update)


    Waiting for Xiao Qian to leave, the Branch Manager still hasn¡¯t got over it.


    ¡°Why did they ask the Young Boss?¡±


    Although the Branch Manager was almost as old as Yu Minglang¡¯s father, he dared not take the young Yu Minglang lightly. He felt that the aura of dominance around Ming Lang could intimidate people, so he was hesitant.


    But why did Dr. Chen ask him to go to Yu Minglang?


    ¡°Oh, I see. The girl must be shy. The Young Boss is her ride partner, so he should have her contact information, right?¡± The Manager¡¯s eyes lit up, and he eagerly went to find Ming Lang.


    Yu Minglang was very regretful that he couldn¡¯t personally send off Xiao Qian, but he couldn¡¯t let this affect his work, so his face was sullen and unhappy.


    During lunch, the Branch Manager came over with lunch boxes.


    Eating in the wilderness was simple, just a packed meal. When Ming Lang was holding his meal and eating it, he saw the Manager come over with a smile on his face.


    Why would this old guy suddenly become so attentive? Yu Minglang squinted his eyes, suspecting that something was amiss.


    ¡°Young Boss, how¡¯s the food here? Do you need any improvements?¡± The Manager wanted to get close to him, considering that he needed a favor.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s okay, just too bland.¡± Yu Minglang coldly replied, taking what came in stride.


    Seeing that the Young Boss didn¡¯t ignore him, the Branch Manager continued to smile and asked.


    ¡°Young Boss, do you have Dr. Chen¡¯s contact information?¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian. This child is pretty good. She¡¯s the same age as my son and also from the same university. It would be great for them to have some exchanges between young people.¡±


    When the Manager finished, Qiao Zhen almost bit off his chopsticks.


    What is this? Digging up the wall right under the groom¡¯s nose?


    How much hatred do they have for Ming Lang? They wanted a big move to steal away his girlfriend?


    Moreover, this kind of direct questioning style was too¡­ scary.


    Qiao Zhen sneaked a glance at Yu Minglang. Oh, the Young Boss was smiling, this kind of sinister smile, there would be no good thing whenever the Young Boss made it.


    Generally, Yu Minglang would only look like this when he racked his brains to set someone up.


    Qiao Zhen began to sympathize with the Branch Manager.


    ¡°Exchanges between young people?¡± Yu Minglang emphasized the phrase ¡°mutual exchange,¡± but the fellow still didn¡¯t get it.


    ¡°Yes, yes, their ages are very suitable.¡±


    Ages, huh. It hit Yu Minglang¡¯s sore spot again.


    He almost lost his little beauty, Xiao Qian, because of their age gap. And now the manager wanted to use this as a reason to dig under their wall. No wonder Ming Lang was angry.


    ¡°Old Wang, you said you¡¯re so sneaky, why do you have to stare at someone else¡¯s woman?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Neighbor Wang didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°I mean, age is not a problem. For example, look at us. Even though our ages are so different, we can still communicate. Just look outside¡­¡±


    As Neighbor Wang looked out following Yu Minglang¡¯s hand, Ming Lang quickly grabbed the salt shaker and poured a ton of salt into the meal. Half a can went in, and he mixed it up with his bare hands!


    Really regretting being so hygienic. Why bother washing hands after going to the restroom?


    When Manager Wang turned his head back, Yu Minglang had already withdrawn his hand. Then, inconspicuously, he slapped his freshly mixed meal-covered hand onto Neighbor Wang¡¯s shoulder.


    Grease and all, it was all rubbed onto his clothes.


    But Neighbor Wang hadn¡¯t noticed yet and looked at Yu Minglang in confusion.


    ¡°I just saw it wrong, let¡¯s eat¡­¡± Yu Minglang talked while rubbing all the grease from his hand onto Neighbor Wang¡¯s clothes.


    Qiao Zhen silently stuffed vegetables into his mouth, having witnessed the whole process of the Young Boss tricking someone. He decided never to mess with Yu Minglang again. This guy was too scheming.


    Manager Wang brought the topic back to Xiao Chen¡¯s contact information.


    ¡°Her contact information is¡­¡± Yu Minglang said a series of numbers, which got an eye-roll from Qiao Zhen.


    Wasn¡¯t this Young Boss¡¯s own contact number?


    Neighbor Wang was conned throughout and was still seriously taking notes. After successfully tricking him, Yu Minglang went out, and Old Wang recorded the number on paper and put it on the table with satisfaction. Picking up his lunchbox, he started eating while frowning.


    ¡°Why is this number so strange¡­ Why does it look like the head office¡¯s phone number?¡± This number was different from ordinary ones.


    Could it be the same? Qiao Zhen was impressed. No wonder he couldn¡¯t get promoted at this age and still stayed in this small place managing so few people. This IQ was really flustering.


    The number left by the Young Boss was an internal number, and he couldn¡¯t even figure it out¡­


    ¡°I remember now! This is our head office¡¯s internal number, right?!¡± Old Wang finally figured it out, and then he realized that his mouth was full of salty food.


    Yuck!


    Qiao Zhen quickly grabbed the only water bottle on the table and drank it all in one gulp. As Yu Minglang¡¯s personal assistant, how could he not go along with the Young Boss¡¯s action?


    Perfectly stabbing him again, Old Iron had no problem!


    Manager Wang was choked to death and couldn¡¯t find any water. He felt like his life was turned upside down with just one bite.


    Qiao Zhen took the Young Boss¡¯s place to appreciate Old Wang¡¯s expression and silently pinched the lunchbox while Old Wang was suffering. Then, he got up and left his handprint on Old Wang¡¯s other shoulder, which Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t touched.


    ¡°Manager Wang, this number is indeed our General Manager¡¯s office phone. If you want to find Dr. Chen in the future, just call our Young Boss, and he will pass the message for you. 24 hours a day, it¡¯s always available.¡±


    Old Manager Wang was choking, could only watch Qiao Zhen, his eyes filled with confusion.


    Qiao Zhen finished rubbing the grease and then happily uncovered the mystery with a feigned shocked expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know our Young Boss¡¯s fianc¨¦e is Dr. Chen?¡±


    ¡°!!!¡± Manager Wang finally understood why his food was so salty. What on earth had he just done!


    Qiao Zhen, satisfied, stood up and left with laughter echoing in his heart.


    After Yu Minglang silently took care of a person coveting his girlfriend, he couldn¡¯t eat any more, and he went out for a walk. Qiao Zhen followed him.


    ¡°Young Boss, where are you going?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take a walk in the mountains.¡±


    ¡°By the way, I haven¡¯t asked you something yet. You discussed Liu Li¡¯s matter with me before, and I saw that his name was added to the assessment list. But what¡¯s the deal with the hostage situation added to the evaluation plan, and who¡¯s the mysterious person?¡±


    Was a reality show audition really worth all this fuss? This seemed a bit over the top.


    ¡°She is love, warmth, and hope. She is the April of the human world!¡± Yu Minglang looked up at the sky and uttered pretentiously.


    Qiao Zhen¡¯s eyes narrowed, ¡°Can you say something I can understand?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the result of my darling Xiao Mei¡¯s and my intellectual confluence. This last-minute plan added in offers psychological treatment to two groups of people who need help.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t get it¡­¡±

 Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 440: Accidental Encounter

    Chapter 466: Chapter 440: Accidental Encounter


    Yu Minglang gave Qiao Zhen a dismissive look, ¡°Young man, don¡¯t always focus on what¡¯s going on in your pants. A relationship isn¡¯t just about that. You need to have a connection of the heart and soul, understanding each other without the need for words. Get it?¡±


    ¡°Still don¡¯t get it¡­¡±


    Qiao Zhen was bewildered. Even though he couldn¡¯t understand, he felt that what the young boss had said was very reasonable, and he was left at a loss for words.


    The truth was that Yu Minglang¡¯s inner thoughts were like this: Why is eating a hot meal so difficult for me?!


    Ultimately, he was just envious and jealous.


    Xiao Qian went back to discuss with Professor Liu the plan for her to enter the reality show as a psychological interventor after the recruitment ends in three days. This would give Professor Liu a chance to recover her health during this time.


    After finishing everything she needed to do, Xiao Qian had a feeling that Professor Liu would definitely personally look for Wang Yafei after three days. And by then, she would have become the most disliked, even hated person in his mind. She decided to check where her dormitory roommates were and called Da Yi first.


    The call quickly went through, but it wasn¡¯t Da Yi who picked up.


    ¡°Ah~~¡±


    The energetic voice of a child came through the phone.


    ¡°Panpan? Panpan, be good and pass the phone to Yi Yi.¡±


    Panpan, the clever kid, had already learned how to answer the phone. Hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s voice, the child questioned.


    ¡°Weird Qian Qian?¡±


    ¡°I am your Qian Qian Auntie!¡± Xiao Qian corrected impatiently. This unlovable little brat was always yelling nonsense.


    ¡°Weird Qian Qian!¡± This nickname started from who knows when. Whenever Xiao Qian heard it, she wanted to yank the kid into a dark room while Da Yi wasn¡¯t around and pinch his chubby cheeks.


    ¡°Fine¡­Weird Qian Qian it is. Can you pass the phone to Yi Yi? Where is she?¡±


    ¡°Yi Yi¡¯s with daddy¡­playing?¡±


    Panpan tried hard to search for the right words from his vocabulary. The child¡¯s language development was a little slow, so being able to speak like this was already quite good.


    Xiao Qian gasped, together?!


    No wonder the phone was with the child!


    Normally, she should¡¯ve hung up politely, but this time, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but play around with the child to see if she could get any interesting information out of him.


    ¡°Panpan, are Yi Yi and daddy¡­wrapped in a blanket and moving around?¡±


    Hehe, serves you right for not locking the door!


    And for letting Second Brother Yu have fun before her and Xiao Qiang!


    All this was due to her raw jealousy!


    ¡°Blanket¡­no, on the ground!¡±


    Unexpectedly, Second Brother had such a heavy taste. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but make evil assumptions again.


    Just as Xiao Qian wanted to continue shamelessly digging for more colorful news from the innocent child, Second Brother Yu¡¯s calm voice came from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°This is Yu Mingyi.¡±


    ¡°Second Brother, where¡¯s Da Yi?¡±


    ¡°Resting.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± It¡¯s already the afternoon, and she¡¯s still sleeping?


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but think evil thoughts again.


    ¡°Is there something you need?¡± Second Brother Yu was always brief and to the point.


    ¡°I was wondering if you have any place for me to stay¡ªI want to¡ª¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Yu Mingyi was definitely not someone who would beat around the bush. Such a decisive refusal, he really didn¡¯t fear offending people.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Xiao Qian knew this guy¡¯s emotional intelligence was just like this, so she didn¡¯t hold it against him.


    ¡°If you need it, I can arrange a place for you at the guesthouse.¡± Second Brother Yu also knew that Xiao Qian had her dormitory wall sprayed and had nowhere to go.


    ¡°No need, you¡¯re busy¡ªoh, right, Second Brother, Da Yi¡¯s inexperienced, so be careful.¡±


    After taking her revenge on Second Brother Yu¡¯s low emotional intelligence, Xiao Qian chuckled quietly and quickly hung up the phone.


    Serves you right for eating meat before Xiao Qiang! Serves you right~


    Yu Mingyi looked at his phone, confused about what Xiao Qian was talking about. Lightly pushing? What did it mean? Was he getting old and unable to understand the thinking of young people?


    Carrying the herbal plaster, he entered the bedroom where Da Yi was lying on the bed, looking utterly downhearted.


    ¡°Put this on, my mom said it should be somewhat useful.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault¡­ I told you, my physical strength wasn¡¯t good, but you insisted on me doing it, and now¡­¡± Her waist was sore from the workout!


    ¡°You lack exercise, and you need it. I asked my mom, and she said an ab workout machine would be good for you. We¡¯ll stop for a few days, then when we go back to the dormitory, we¡¯ll continue training.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to do it.¡±


    Da Yi just complained to him a bit about feeling like she was gaining weight. Second Brother Yu, the man of action, immediately bought her an ab workout machine. It was a double spring tank wheel, and it was great for training abdominal muscles.


    Apart from Second Brother, no one knew sei when it came to giving this kind of thing to a girlfriend. At first, Da Yi thought it was a large stuffed animal when she saw the huge package, but when she opened it and saw a huge wheel¡­


    She resisted in her heart. She didn¡¯t like talking, but she was still a girl. Which girl would be willing to kneel on the floor with a shameful pose, rolling a wheel?


    But she couldn¡¯t resist the stubborn Second Brother. He even quoted scriptures to give Da Yi a lesson on the importance of physical health and the possible harm continuous abdominal fat development could cause.


    When Da Yi first heard him say ¡°continuous abdominal fat growth,¡± she almost burst into tears.


    She had only been eating a little more for midnight snacks recently, and her waist had gone from 1 foot 9 inches to 2 feet, but she didn¡¯t have a belly. Was it necessary to use such vicious words as ¡°excess fat¡± to describe her?!


    Fortunately, Da Yi carefully analyzed Second Brother¡¯s character. His behavior was likely a manifestation of caring for his family. Perhaps it was because his ex-wife¡¯s illness had progressed severely, leading to their divorce, that he had been extra cautious when dealing with Da Yi.


    Da Yi was on the ground struggling with her workout when Panpan saw her. The child couldn¡¯t express himself, so Xiao Qian misunderstood Second Brother and Da Yi.


    It could only be said that this was a beautiful misunderstanding.


    ¡°Oh right, Xiao Qian just said something very strange.¡±


    ¡°What did she say?¡±


    ¡°She told me to be careful? What should I be careful about?¡±


    As a person who had been reborn, Xiao Qian would often use this phrase, while this native, Second Brother, didn¡¯t understand. Da Yi immediately thought of the conversation Xiao Qian had with Shi Touyu in the dormitory and her face turned bright red instantly.


    Oh my god, Xiao Qian was actually like this!


    Yu Mingyi had no idea what was going on in Da Yi¡¯s mind at the moment, nor did he know that Da Yi had thought of so many inappropriate conversations.


    When Da Yi blushed, it was over, and now Boss Qian was way too gloomy.

 Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Chapter 441: Assisting Attack Arrives (Birthday + Update)

    Chapter 467: Chapter 441: Assisting Attack Arrives (Birthday + Update)


    In the dead and silent dormitory, there once was such a past incident.


    One day, Shi Touyu read a slightly erotic novel and asked Boss Qian, ¡°Is this really what it feels like, just like it¡¯s written in the book?¡±


    At that time, Boss Qian just pushed her glasses and said with deep meaning, ¡°There is a difference between don¡¯t don¡¯t and don¡¯t don¡¯t.¡±


    At that time, Shi Touyu and Da Yi thought it was especially mysterious and a little shy, and they felt a little different about Boss Qian. In their hearts, Boss Qian must be very¡­ that kind of person.


    After acting cool, Boss Qian also secretly raised her middle finger. Could she tell her friends that she wanted to have sex but was interrupted by Aunt Flow? She could only pretend to be experienced and calmly educate everyone about it.


    However, at this moment, the content of the lesson stirred up a thousand thoughts in Da Yi¡¯s heart.


    What Yu Mingyi said about her taking it off actually meant for her to take off her home clothes and lift up the autumn shirt inside so that he could massage and stretch her waist and then apply a medicinal patch.


    But Da Yi obviously had endless wild thoughts because of the word ¡°dui.¡±


    She blushed and lay on the bed, struggling with her thoughts intensely.


    ¡°Daddy!¡±


    The innocent call of the child immediately made Yu Mingyi turn and leave, and Da Yi buried her face in the pillow.


    What on earth was she thinking about? The child was still at home, how could she be like this?


    ¡°Panpan, what¡¯s wrong? Didn¡¯t I tell you not to stand on the chair and look downstairs? It¡¯s dangerous.¡±


    ¡°Grandma is here!¡± Panpan stood on the living room chair, pointing downstairs. Yu Mingyi looked, and it was true; his mother had come.


    Da Yi lay on her bed, regretting her colorful thoughts, and didn¡¯t hear Panpan say that Grandma was here. She quickly sent a text message to Boss Qian while lying on the pillow.


    Actually, she didn¡¯t know what to say. Boss Qian¡¯s birthday was the youngest among them, but she was indeed the boss of the dead and silent dormitory. She wanted to tell her everything that was on her mind.


    Da Yi sent only a few words: What should I do?


    Xiao Qian replied almost immediately with just a few words: Broken Window Theory.


    Da Yi, who was personally trained by Xiao Qian, was not a level that ordinary freshmen could compare to, and she immediately thought of the materials Xiao Qian had asked her to read.


    The Broken Window Theory is a criminology theory. A building with a few broken windows, if not repaired in time, may be vandalized and have more windows broken by those who want to cause damage. Eventually, they may even break into the building and, if they find it uninhabited, settle there or start a fire.


    If a wall has some graffiti that hasn¡¯t been cleaned off, it will soon be covered with various unsightly things. A sidewalk with a few scraps of paper will soon have more garbage, and eventually, people will simply throw their trash on the ground without a second thought.


    Xiao Qian thought Da Yi and Yu Mingyi had already done it, so she used these words to imply Da Yi should go with the flow, from don¡¯t don¡¯t, to smoothly transition to don¡¯t don¡¯t.


    Of course, there was also a bit of teasing between friends, but the clever Boss Qian failed to see that Da Yi was very pure. Stimulated by Boss Qian, Da Yi immediately thought of that aspect.


    Was Boss Qian¡­ encouraging her to do that?


    Da Yi held her cell phone, her face flushed red.


    She quickly sent another message: How should I break it?


    Xiao Qian was still immersed in the sorrow of being the only pure one among them. Seeing the message Da Yi sent, she forcibly interpreted it as Da Yi asking how to satisfy Second Brother Yu.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t tell her that her experience was from the distant memories of her past life. Moreover, Ming Lang didn¡¯t need to have any hookups with her from the past life or now. That wasn¡¯t the point. The point was that Boss Qian decided to pretend to be experienced and knowledgeable.


    She replied to Da Yi with one word, showing her domineering nature.


    Push!!!


    After seeing the message, Da Yi stared at the three exclamation marks for a few seconds and then burst into red.


    Poor Second Brother Yu was wronged. What he said was very innocent, but Boss Qian¡¯s assistance opened a door in the depths of Da Yi¡¯s heart that couldn¡¯t be described.


    As Da Yi was looking at the three exclamation marks, she heard noise outside and hurriedly got up, enduring the pain in her waist to move out.


    ¡°Where is everyone?¡± Mother Yu asked as soon as she walked in.


    ¡°She¡¯s lying down.¡±


    ¡°Aunt, hello.¡± Da Yi pushed the door and greeted Mother Yu.


    ¡°Don¡¯t stand there, lie down quickly. Let me wash my hands and give you- inject some needles. Seriously, Second Brother, you¡¯re already married; how can you still be so clumsy¡­¡± Mother Yu changed her shift specially today to come and see her.


    ¡°What does that have to do with being married?¡± Second Brother Yu was completely baffled.


    How would he know that Mother Yu immediately thought of something bad when she heard Old Second ask what to do for his daughter-in-law who couldn¡¯t move due to a strained waist last night?


    She tossed and turned, woke up Father Yu who was already asleep, and demanded that he talk to the children about technical skills and pass on the experiences of the older generation, almost causing Father Yu to collapse from anger.


    How could he bring that up!


    But Mother Yu was even more ruthless; if the father wouldn¡¯t say it, would the mother have to? It¡¯s okay if she didn¡¯t say anything about Old Four; she had made arrangements with the canteen and had given Ming Lang some nourishing soup from time to time. As for Ming Lang¡¯s nosebleeds, they also probably had something to do with it, although Mother Yu didn¡¯t know that she had ruined her good son with her actions.


    But now she was most worried about Second Brother. He was always a bit awkward and clumsy; how could he handle relationships with people? Mother Yu had heard all about how he got together with Da Yi.


    Now that he¡¯s added rough movements and poor technique, what¡¯s next? Is he going to be single for a lifetime?


    Mother Yu decided on the spot to change her shift and come personally!


    ¡°Mom, what¡¯s wrong with your eyes? Didn¡¯t you get enough rest?¡± Yu Mingyi noticed that his mother seemed to have dark circles under her eyes and looked like she hadn¡¯t slept well.


    With a fierce look from Mother, ¡°Isn¡¯t it all because of you! Get out of the way, don¡¯t block me from washing my hands!¡±


    Father Yu was also very angry for being pestered for no reason. You see, he was sleeping soundly, snoring and dreaming, when the old woman kicked him onto the floor without any explanation and started scolding him. She even dared to question whether there was a problem with Father Yu¡¯s genes for their children.


    This was absolutely unbearable. So Father Yu proved that the children¡¯s issues had nothing to do with him¡­

 Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Chapter 442: Exploring On Your Own!

    Chapter 468: Chapter 442: Exploring On Your Own!


    Mother Yu washed her hands and took off her jacket to give Da Yi acupuncture. The waist must not be massaged within 24 hours, and acupuncture is the best choice.


    Da Yi obediently lifted her clothes, but Mother Yu disagreed.


    ¡°No, these clothes are in the way!¡±


    Although Da Yi felt that the acupuncture points were all on her waist and it wasn¡¯t necessary to undress, she didn¡¯t dare to offend Yu Mingyi¡¯s mother. She obediently took off her clothes, leaving only her bra. Mother Yu glanced and sighed.


    ¡°She really can¡¯t catch up with his father¡­¡±


    A white view; it would be nice to bite a few times, but instead do it hard? Could that not strain her waist?


    ¡°Auntie, what did you say?¡±


    ¡°Lie down, don¡¯t move, I¡¯ll give you the acupuncture.¡±


    Mother Yu touched Da Yi¡¯s waist slightly and sighed again. ¡°This has caused the lumbar facet joint to be dislocated. How come you only know how to use brute force?¡±


    Indeed, the technique was bad.


    In the living room, Yu Mingyi, who was coaxing the child, was unknowingly blamed for something he hadn¡¯t done.


    Da Yi didn¡¯t realise Mother Yu was thinking about this and went along with her words.


    ¡°It was my first time doing this, so I didn¡¯t know how to do it. Second Brother told me how to do it and maybe the method was wrong¡ª¡±


    It was the waist trainer he provided. The spring was particularly difficult to pull. Perhaps it was previously used by men for training, and she exerted too much force, which resulted in straining her waist.


    ¡°What?! He told you to do it?!¡±


    Mother Yu became angry, and Da Yi was so scared that she didn¡¯t dare to speak.


    Mother Yu quickly finished the acupuncture, ¡°Lie down and don¡¯t move; I¡¯ll come and take out the needles later.¡±


    She then stormed into the living room, brought Panpan inside, and locked her and Da Yi in a room. Then she pointed at Second Brother Yu, speechless with anger.


    She didn¡¯t even know where to start.


    ¡°You¡ª¡± Mother Yu pointed to Yu Mingyi¡¯s direction, then angrily shook her head.


    Yu Mingyi was perplexed, ¡°Mom, did my dad upset you?¡±


    Other than that, he couldn¡¯t figure out why his mother was so angry.


    ¡°You, why are you still like this even after a previous marriage?¡± Mother Yu awkwardly scolded her son, while in her heart she hated that old man.


    The shameless old man only knew how to show off his abilities; why didn¡¯t he teach his skills to his sons?


    Look at this second one, he¡¯s almost 30 years old, and making his mother talk about this topic is simply unbearable!


    ¡°How did this become about my previous marriage?¡± Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t understand what his mother was angry about.


    ¡°You, forget it! I¡¯ll just talk to Da Yi!¡±


    It was really difficult to talk to her son. Shouldn¡¯t this be his father¡¯s job? No, she had never heard of any father teaching his children this stuff. Shouldn¡¯t they learn it on their own?


    Thinking about her skillful spouse who had learned it all on his own, and then looking at these troublesome children, Mother Yu¡¯s heart was broken.


    Yu Mingyi was still at a loss, watching his mother going back and forth. Just now, she brought Panpan in, and now she threw Panpan out again. Then pointing at Yu Mingyi¡¯s nose, she said, ¡°Take the child to buy some snacks. Don¡¯t come back in less than an hour.¡±


    ¡°Eating snacks is not good for children.¡±


    ¡°Get out!¡± Mother Yu was furious. Wasn¡¯t her day to day life difficult enough?


    Yu Mingyi quickly left with the child, experience told him that although he didn¡¯t know why women got angry, the bloody lesson was to silently leave and stay away from the source of danger when women went into a rage. That was the safest way.


    Then Da Yi watched Mother Yu, with a face of a been-there-done-that person, slowly walked towards her¡­


    An hour later, Yu Mingyi returned with Panpan on time.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take the child back. You should spend more time with Da Yi these days, understood?¡± Mother Yu picked up Panpan and smiled. ¡°Panpan, do you want to go to the amusement park with grandma?¡±


    ¡°But dad¡­¡±


    Panpan couldn¡¯t bear to leave Yu Mingyi.


    ¡°How about grandpa making a wooden horse for you?¡± The key to coaxing children lies in the word coax.


    ¡°And Yi Yi¡­¡± Panpan was obviously shaken and reluctantly restrained herself with her toddler self-control.


    ¡°After the amusement park, I¡¯ll make you a wooden horse and give you an ice cream. How about that?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Yu Mingyi looked at his son¡¯s betrayal with a wry smile. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to play with dad anymore?¡±


    He had just taken a few days off from work to spend time with his son and Da Yi.


    ¡°You can play with Yi Yi.¡± Now that Panpan felt secure, leaving was no problem.


    Children are the most sensitive. Recently Panpan felt the atmosphere between dad and Yi Yi was not right, so he insisted on staying close to them, fearing to be abandoned by everyone. These days, when he sensed that dad and Yi Yi were getting along well, he became reassured.


    Mother Yu kissed Panpan¡¯s little face and then looked up at Yu Mingyi with a disdainful expression.


    ¡°Even children are more sensible than you!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± What on earth did he do? Yu Mingyi could only ask the heavens.


    ¡°Say goodbye to dad and Yi Yi. Seriously, maybe next time you¡¯ll have to change your address. There¡¯s no point in getting engaged now, just get married. You¡¯re not young and you don¡¯t know right from wrong. Look at the young girl without parental support, and you still bully her. If you keep doing this, I won¡¯t care about you anymore.¡±


    ¡°How did I bully her?¡± What does this have to do with any of this?


    How did some abdominal training escalate to not having a mother¡¯s support? He did hundreds of these at work, and no one ever cared for him!


    Second Brother Yu¡¯s heart was collapsing, completely not understanding where his mother¡¯s anger came from.


    After sending his mother away, Yu Mingyi didn¡¯t rush into the room to see Da Yi, but after thinking for a while, he called his father.


    ¡°Dad, did you upset my mom?¡±


    According to Yu Mingyi¡¯s emotional intelligence, he thought that only his father could cause his mother¡¯s anger. As a result, Father Yu heard that it was this stinky kid, this bastard, who had caused his good night¡¯s sleep to be ruined by his wife because of his unclear handling of affairs.


    So, Father Yu scolded Second Brother Yu from start to finish.


    From beginning to end, Second Brother Yu had an innocent face, first being scolded by his mother, and later being scolded by his father. What did he do?


    After scolding his son, Father Yu felt much better, and only then said a crucial sentence.


    ¡°When are you getting married?¡±


    ¡°Married?!¡±


    ¡°You young man, dare to do but not be responsible?¡± If so, Father Yu thought he finally had a use for his broom. He must whip him, even to death!


    ¡°As long as Da Yi agrees, we can get married. But she¡¯s still a student now, isn¡¯t it inappropriate? If we get married after graduation, she won¡¯t have any pressure either.¡± To Yu Mingyi, any interaction with a woman not aimed at marriage is just fooling around.


    Father Yu reluctantly accepted this answer.


    ¡°Alright, you can study Golden Plum on your own. Your father also learned from this when he was a young man. Your mother insists that I teach you. Teach what? If you¡¯re a man, just explore on your own!¡±

 Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Chapter 443: Painful Dog Food (Updated with 750+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 469: Chapter 443: Painful Dog Food (Updated with 750+ Monthly Tickets)


    Kim¡­ What? Mei?!


    After hanging up the phone, Yu Mingyi was still pondering repeatedly, was what he just heard a hallucination or did his father really say that?


    Impossible, right?


    But in the world¡¯s famous works, both ancient and modern, it seems like there¡¯s only one book with this name. Why would his father want him to read this?


    So puzzling¡­


    Second Brother Yu felt that today was truly an inexplicable day. Everyone was acting very strange, and all these strange reactions were connected in some way that he didn¡¯t understand.


    As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw a lump on the bed.


    Da Yi had wrapped herself in the blanket.


    ¡°Sleeping?¡±


    ¡°No¡­¡± Da Yi¡¯s muffled voice came from within the blanket.


    Her face was burning.


    In fact, Mother Yu didn¡¯t say anything outrageous to her. Considering their identities, it wasn¡¯t possible for her to explain too much to the children. She had to consider the dignity of an intellectual, so in an hour-long conversation, at least 58 minutes were spent chiding Da Yi. Only in the last two minutes, she subtly hinted that she didn¡¯t mind raising another sibling for Panpan. Even if Da Yi was busy with homework, Mother Yu could help with childcare.


    But next time they do any strenuous activities, they should be a bit gentler. If something really happens to the waist, it would be troublesome¡­


    Although Mother Yu only hinted at it, it was enough to make Da Yi blush and feel very awkward.


    Why is everyone encouraging her and Second Brother Yu?


    If she didn¡¯t harbor these feelings, their interactions would have been natural. But now that she had these feelings, the atmosphere seemed particularly strange.


    Second Brother Yu didn¡¯t notice Da Yi¡¯s thoughts, but seeing her mope under the blanket, he sat down by the bed and reached out to lift the blanket.


    If she didn¡¯t harbor these feelings, their usual interaction would have been like this, completely natural.


    But now that everyone was encouraging her to go in that direction, even this simple action was enough to make her heart race and her face blush.


    ¡°What happened?¡± He noticed her sudden twitch and asked, puzzled.


    ¡°Auntie said that by night, my back should be fine.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yu Mingyi wasn¡¯t surprised at all. His mother was an expert in this field, he knew that much.


    ¡°So, by then, I can exercise.¡± Her face was very red.


    ¡°Oh, so you¡¯ll do fewer abdominal exercises today¡ªactually, nevermind, don¡¯t do any, just rest.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± The saddest thing in the world must be that she wants to exercise with him, but all he wants is for her to kneel on the ground and train her abdominal muscles!


    But it¡¯s okay, Boss Qian has said, Strip!!!


    Da Yi made up her mind that tonight, she would definitely use Boss Qian¡¯s secret recipe.


    Can she do the training? Sure, she¡¯ll use Boss Qian¡¯s technique!


    Not for any other reason, just for his words, that they would get married after graduation. She, who doesn¡¯t have a family, really wants to start a family with the man she loves.


    Of course, another reason that made Da Yi so determined was the Broken Window Theory mentioned by Boss Qian.


    Da Yi admired Boss Qian, and she regarded what Boss Qian said as the imperial edict.


    So if Xiao Qian knew that all her sisters around her had taken the plunge, and it was all her doing, she¡¯d definitely want to hit a wall.


    Is there any justice in the world?


    What are these people trying to stir up?


    Strictly speaking, the matter between Shi Tou and Qiao Zhen was also caused by Boss Qian¡¯s spilled juice hitting the wall.


    But Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t know yet that the landlord¡¯s naive daughter has left her maidenhood behind.


    She was shocked when Da Yi called her.


    So, she thought of seeking refuge with sister Xiao Yu.


    Just as she was thinking of avoiding the dog food stuffed by Second Brother Yu and seeking refuge with the lovely naive girl of the landlord, the naive girl of the landlord called her.


    As soon as she opened her mouth, there was a weak voice.


    ¡°Boss Qian¡­help¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?!¡± Xiao Qian immediately heightened her alertness. What happened to Xiao Yu?!


    ¡°I am in a lot of pain¡­ Can you, get me some painkillers over here, I can¡¯t move!¡±


    ¡°How did this happen?¡± Did something happen last night that hurt Xiao Yu?


    Although Xiao Qian often teases her as the landlord¡¯s naive daughter, she has a strong affection for her. This is her super bestie who suffered along with her in the mountain valley.


    Hearing Xiao Yu sounding so pitiful, Xiao Qian was highly anxious.


    ¡°I accidentally sprained my back, it hurts so much, buy me some painkillers, and bring some food for my Old Yue and Matchmaker.¡±


    ¡°¡­Old Yue? Matchmaker?¡± What the hell are they?


    Are they not Shi Touyu¡¯s two fat rodents? Aren¡¯t they named Benboba and Baboben? Suddenly they changed their names overnight. And, what does ¡°sprained¡± mean? It¡¯s not what she thinks it is, is it?


    Only to hear from the other end of the phone, Shi Touyu¡¯s shy voice, ¡°They changed their names, because we, my Brother Qiao Zhen and I, made progress. Now I am like you, we are both women, Oh hehehe~¡±


    Xiao Qian immediately hung up the phone.


    Taking a deep breath, she looked silently up at the sky.


    Who did she provoke? How come everyone, but not her, is making progress even though she has been planning for so long only to suffer failures time and time again?


    Being friends is really not an option anymore, especially Shi Touyu¡¯s words, that we are all the same, and especially that flirtatious laughter. She really wanted to sever the friendship for five minutes!


    But the landlord¡¯s naive daughter doesn¡¯t understand Boss Qian¡¯s heart-wrenching emotions from being fed dog food. She dialed the phone again.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why did you hang up? Did you slip?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk to you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t do that¡­ I know, you educated me that girls should have self-esteem and self-respect, but isn¡¯t this a rare opportunity? I think he¡¯s quite sincere. Did you know, he cried last night when we were together. I really couldn¡¯t control myself.¡±


    To this day, Shi Touyu still hasn¡¯t figured out Xiao Qian¡¯s intention when she hung up the phone. It was purely because she was hungry and others were eating meat, so Xiao Qian was stimulated!


    The hidden feelings between Shi Touyu and Qiao Zhen were bound to burst once they found a breakthrough point. This was not strange at all, but what she couldn¡¯t bear is, why does everyone else seem to be moving faster than her?


    So, Xiao Qian, with a hint of wickedness, hung up the phone again.


    When Shi Touyu called for the third time, she pleaded, ¡°Boss Qian, don¡¯t be mad. I really didn¡¯t mean to, it¡¯s just that he¡ª¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡± She can¡¯t bear to listen any more about the dog food, it¡¯s heartbreaking!


    In the end, she couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for Shi Touyu. This girl may have become crafty, but in front of Xiao Qian, she was still the same naive girl. Xiao Qian often felt that she wasn¡¯t just a bestie, but more like her own child. Watching her transform from a naive girl to who she is now made her feel a sense of accomplishment, like she had raised a goth loli.


    ¡°Just tell me your location, I will come over later.¡±


    Alas, what kind of life is this? Not only did she eat the dog food her friends fed her, but she also had to send them painkillers and mouse food. These days¡­


    Boss Qian felt a bit melancholic.

 Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: Chapter 446 Thoughtful Boyfriend (800+ monthly ticket update)

    Chapter 472: Chapter 446 Thoughtful Boyfriend (800+ monthly ticket update)


    A water bottle appeared out of nowhere in front of Xiao Qian. She looked up to see Ming Lang standing behind her.


    ¡°Have some water, the corners of your mouth are dry.¡±


    Xiao Qian unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and Ming Lang gently patted her shoulder.


    ¡°He¡¯s just having trouble adjusting. What he said wasn¡¯t aimed at you. It¡¯s just a great disparity that has left him emotionally vented, but he¡¯ll come to understand.¡±


    Look at him, such a considerate boyfriend, comforting his girlfriend at once when she is upset.


    Xiao Qian was initially fine, but as Ming Lang patted her, she almost choked.


    She coughed twice and then elbowed him in retaliation.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, are you stupid?!¡±


    He took advantage of her drinking water to give her a comforting pat on the shoulder, which almost choked her!


    ¡°Hehe, I was trying to amuse you, to ease the awkward atmosphere¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian chased after him to hit him, Ming Lang ran swiftly.


    ¡°Look at you, don¡¯t you feel better now? It¡¯s way better than your deadpan face a while ago. I was just worried about you.¡±


    When Wang Yafei said Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t worthy of being a doctor, the look in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes made Ming Lang ache. He almost wanted to chase after Wang Yafei and beat him up.


    But as a man, Ming Lang could particularly understand Wang Yafei¡¯s feelings at the moment. Anyone in his situation would be triggered, having struggled through so much only to be struck down after the ordeal.


    It¡¯s a pity that his Xiao Mei unfoundedly got hit with the spray.


    Ming Lang took advantage of the deserted surroundings to wrap Xiao Qian in his embrace, ¡°Qian Bao, don¡¯t be upset. You are the best woman and you will definitely become the best psychologist.¡±


    ¡°Mhm, I know.¡±


    Xiao Qian was not angry about Wang Yafei¡¯s accusation. When she heard that she wasn¡¯t fit to be a doctor, she was slightly stunned, thinking of her past life when her teacher pointed at her nose and told her the same.


    ¡°How is his treatment experience going?¡±


    Xiao Qian asked Ming Lang.


    Ming Lang nodded, ¡°While ¡®kidnapping¡¯ Uncle Liu, I purposely grouped Wang Yafei with Liu Li and gave him a computer to let him have time to send out a distress email. But when he opened the computer, he fainted. Uncle Liu jumped down by himself, revealing Wang Yafei¡¯s vertigo. But I admire him a lot.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    ¡°He must have thought back to that incident from that year through this imagery.¡±


    After Xiao Qian told Ming Lang roughly about the situation, Ming Lang began to investigate Wang Yafei¡¯s background. He had seen his resume before. At first glance, it was no problem, but upon a more detailed investigation, problems sprang up.


    Based on Xiao Qian¡¯s diagnosis, Wang Yafei likely experienced something similar to a kidnapping event in his early years. Such matters ought to be very rare, so long as they are investigated they will definitely be found. During the investigation, they indeed found a net cafe assault incident from many years ago. At that time, supervision wasn¡¯t as strict. Most likely, Wang Yafei was present at the scene.


    Because he saw people fighting at the internet cafe, and blood splattered on the computer, he developed psychological trauma.


    Ming Lang, on the basis of the records he had investigated, simulated a scene that was a high-degree replica of the situation at the time, stimulating Wang Yafei.


    The painful expression on Wang Yafei¡¯s face in that instant affirmed to Ming Lang that the situational experience was effective, Wang Yafei had definitely remembered his past.


    What surprised Ming Lang, was that Wang Yafei actually endured the physical discomfort, completed the journey and vomited at the side of the road only when he reached the finish line. Before Wang Yafei looked for Xiao Qian, he was getting medical treatment and had just regained consciousness when he rushed to find Xiao Qian.


    If Ming Lang were to look at Wang Yafei not from his boyfriend perspective, but as a company leader, he would feel that Wang Yafei is truly excellent. This incident demonstrated his mental strength. The last part of the journey was already very challenging for ordinary people, let alone someone who had just recalled a traumatizing memory and had psychological problems.


    Unfortunately, his Qian Bao was also unnecessarily caught up in the crossfire.


    Ming Lang feared that Xiao Qian might have been disturbed by Wang Yafei, hence, he rushed over straight away.


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°As for the things I do, as long as I feel it is right, it doesn¡¯t matter what others might say.¡±


    She has a balance in her heart, and whether anyone likes it or not, she never changed her opinion. She didn¡¯t see anyone¡¯s approval, as long as she is at peace with her balance.


    ¡°This makes my heart ache.¡± Ming Lang held her in his arms, stroking her hair.


    He knew that she was a woman with an especially strong mental quality, yet he still felt sad for the issues she faced.


    ¡°I only get moved by those who understand me. There¡¯s no need for me to be affected by those who don¡¯t understand me; I have lived this way all these years.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him with emotion, touched his face, feeling very satisfied in her heart.


    Some people live forever under other people¡¯s scrutiny and their emotions are influenced by the world¡¯s opinions. But she lives in her own world. In that world, there are only people who care about her and those who she cares about. When facing difficulties, these are the only people who genuinely care about her. Whether others like her or not doesn¡¯t bring about any substantial impact on her life.


    Only those who are mentally strong can understand this state of absolute independence and confidence.


    Although she was not upset by Wang Yafei¡¯s accusation, she was moved by Ming Lang¡¯s tenderness.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I love¡ªno, wait, I can¡¯t say that.¡± Ming Lang really wanted to make a passionate confession to his strong yet vulnerable darling, expressing his deepening love for her.


    But he had to abruptly stop mid-sentence.


    Xiao Qian looked at him in confusion; why did he stop talking?


    ¡°I can¡¯t say these things in front of my staff, only when we¡¯re alone.¡± Ming Lang knew that there were many eyes watching.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian burst out laughing.


    Actually, Xiao Qiang could be really adorable at times.


    After Wang Yafei finished with Xiao Qian, the huge hole in his heart could not be filled. Not only did it fail to alleviate the pressure of being disqualified, it made him feel even worse.


    Actually, he regretted it once he had said it.


    ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have accused Chen Xiaoqian.¡± Professor Liu was standing not far away, witnessing everything.


    Her son and ex-husband made amends because of this special situational experience, yet her patient developed resentment for Xiao Qian because of it.


    ¡°Who are you exactly?¡±


    Xiao Qian told Wang Yafei before that Professor Liu was a window cleaner. But for her to appear here, she was clearly not just a window cleaner.


    ¡°I am Professor Liu. Chen Xiaoqian made the decision this time with my authorization regarding your case. You can think of it like I was the one who made your diagnosis.¡± When Professor Liu encountered problems, her first thought was to protect Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I thought, psychologists keep their patients¡¯ secrets¡­¡± Wang Yafei had just regained consciousness and learned that he was disqualified, filled with hatred for Chen Xiaoqian. But as he said this, his voice lacked confidence.


    Where did it all go wrong in the end¡­

 Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Chapter 447: You are Correct

    Chapter 473: Chapter 447: You are Correct


    ¡°I authorized her to do so.¡± Although Professor Liu was occasionally violent towards Xiao Qian, he deeply respected her and would readily take responsibility for her actions.


    ¡°The dream I¡¯ve been nurturing for many years has been ruined by you. What¡¯s even more lamentable is that I don¡¯t even know who to hate.¡±


    Wang Yafei said feebly.


    Although he had spoken harshly to Xiao Qian, he felt utterly lost. His ability to think rationally was temporarily impaired. Deep down, he knew his words were inappropriate.


    After three days of exhaustion, and just one step away from his dream, he was ruthlessly turned away ¨C such feelings were indescribable.


    ¡°Why harbor hatred? There must be a reason for the missed opportunities. You must know what could happen if you entered the company in your current health condition. It¡¯s better to relax and recover now than to be discovered later.¡±


    ¡°Illness¡­ haha¡­¡±


    Why did he have to be the one who got sick?


    Thinking about his relentless preparation, only to be ruthlessly eliminated because of this issue was a bitter pill to swallow.


    ¡°I will treat you. Your illness is not that serious. After a few treatments, there is a high possibility of a complete recovery.¡±


    Professor Liu¡¯s words did not provide comfort to Wang Yafei; they only made him feel worse.


    What upset him was the confusion underlying his unknown antagonizers and an unexplained depression.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need treatment. Isn¡¯t it just that I can¡¯t work on a computer? I¡¯ll go back and farm, be an ordinary person. If I never touch a computer again, I won¡¯t have a relapse. I¡¯m sick of you doctors who hide behind the banner of morality. You never asked for my consent when you took action. Now, I have the right to choose my own life!¡±


    Professor Liu sighed deeply, ¡°Child, you¡¯re still young, you don¡¯t realize, she did all this for your own good¡ª¡±


    If Xiao Qian had told him in advance, Wang Yafei wouldn¡¯t have experienced the raw emotions needed to recall his latent memories, without which he couldn¡¯t be properly treated. By then, he would be a lost cause.


    This was the only way, to make him experience the scenario we created.


    Wang Yafei¡¯s struggle is a normal response. He believes Xiao Qian breached her professional ethics by telling his office about his condition. However, he failed to realize that if Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t acted this way, he would have been irreparable.


    Even if he had been admitted to the office now, how could he avoid using a computer in the long run? At that time, they would have discovered his condition. Worse still, the competition within the company is fierce right now. If his issue was discovered, the shareholders opposing Yu Minglang would not let him off the hook. The consequences could not be foreseen.


    His condition was too unique. It wouldn¡¯t be a problem normally, but under stress, just looking at a computer could trigger an episode. If he faints at the wrong time, others may find out, causing losses for the company and putting a regretful full stop to his career.


    Professor Liu believed Xiao Qian did nothing wrong. Although, strictly speaking, it indeed violated professional ethics. But from an emotional perspective, if it were her, she would have done the same.


    But when a person reaches a certain point, their thinking can easily get stuck. Wang Yafei was stuck at this point.


    ¡°You all should leave. I won¡¯t accept treatment, rest assured, I¡¯ll recover over time. The things you morally righteous people worry about won¡¯t happen. I won¡¯t touch computers again¡­¡±


    Wang Yafei spoke listlessly. He didn¡¯t know exactly what he himself had said. At this moment, he just wanted to escape.


    ¡°She genuinely wanted to help you, and you misunderstood her so much. Ignoring your illness does you no good.¡± Professor Liu said, looking at the lonely figure of Wang Yafei.


    All he received was a silent silhouette. A man whose dreams had been shattered refused even to speak.


    Professor Liu shook her head, she persisted in her views; Xiao Qian had done nothing wrong.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang walked over together.


    ¡°Steel Cannon, he refuses to accept treatment. I¡¯ll try speaking to him later. You shouldn¡¯t feel bad, you were correct.¡±


    Professor Liu reiterated her approval of Xiao Qian, who blinked in response.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t hear it clearly, could you say it again?¡±


    ¡°You were correct.¡±


    ¡°Still didn¡¯t hear it clearly¡­¡±


    ¡°You were correct¡ªWait a minute, are you deliberately playing me?¡±


    Yes, she was teasing him! Xiao Qian simply wanted to hear her mentor¡¯s praise. Upon achieving it, she gave a mischievous smile.


    Professor Liu was amused by her. She tapped Xiao Qian¡¯s forehead lightly with a finger, saying, ¡°You little girl, I¡¯ve been worrying for nothing. I thought you would be upset.¡±


    But it turned out she really didn¡¯t care.


    What a strong character.


    ¡°Why should I be upset? There are plenty of people who dislike me; where does he stand in comparison? The only purpose of my actions was to prevent Yu Minglang from facing troubles in the future.¡±


    Xiao Qian had achieved her goal. Whether Wang Yafei understood her actions or not didn¡¯t matter. The only person she cared about protecting was her boyfriend, Yu Minglang.


    ¡°I¡¯ll try to approach him later; he said he doesn¡¯t want to touch a computer anymore and wants to go back to farming.¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± The one who spoke was Yu Minglang.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want this talent?¡± asked Professor Liu. Based on the feedback she had received earlier, Yu Minglang should highly value Wang Yafei.


    ¡°I do, but if he can¡¯t even face this setback, he is not suitable to be my employee. My employees are confronted with far more setbacks than this. If this minor difficulty makes him want to farm, then he¡¯s not fit to be my employee.¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t make this statement out of sentiment.


    He expressed this with genuine responsibility.


    Xiao Qian nodded, sharing a knowing look with Yu Minglang.


    In fact, this was something Xiao Qian had discussed with Yu Minglang beforehand. Xiao Qian hoped that Yu Minglang could hold another exam for Wang Yafei after he had recovered. If he passed, he could join the company. Talents are hard to come by.


    Mental illness is not incurable. Everyone might encounter psychological issues during different periods of their life, just like catching a cold. It¡¯s very common. We shouldn¡¯t deny someone¡¯s talent and efforts because they once had a psychological issue. That¡¯s discrimination.


    Yu Minglang agreed to Xiao Qian¡¯s request, but also made his principles clear. An exception could be made, on the condition that Wang Yafei could control his emotions. Yu Minglang wanted to groom him as a very important senior executive, a role that required extreme mental strength and allowed for no deviation.


    Higher positions definitely come with stricter standards. That¡¯s why Yu Minglang didn¡¯t allow Professor Liu to approach Wang Yafei. It was also a way of being responsible towards Wang Yafei.


    Just like Liu Li was no longer insistent on going out, everyone is suited to different positions. If one is not suitable, it¡¯s best not to force it.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian looked at each other. In each other¡¯s eyes, an unspoken understanding was shared.

 Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Chapter 448: Its Great to Have Him

    Chapter 474: Chapter 448: It¡¯s Great to Have Him


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t heartless; he also wanted to cultivate his own HR.


    But some things really can¡¯t be forced.


    Even if Wang Yafei never touches a computer again, it won¡¯t affect his life, but before he realizes it himself, Yu Minglang won¡¯t let anyone actively persuade him.


    Some are happy, some are sad, some have grown, some feel their dreams shattered, a special experiential situation gives everyone different feelings.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if the relationship between the teacher and Uncle Liu would ease because of Liu Li¡¯s growth, but when Yu Minglang told Professor Liu about Liu Li and Uncle Liu¡¯s interactions in the reality show, Xiao Qian was sure she saw the teacher moved.


    Watching the teacher walk towards the father and son, and the family of three stand together again, Xiao Qian was still very moved.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°You did a good thing this time.¡±


    Yu Minglang said proudly, ¡°Of course! In the future, if you have any difficulties, don¡¯t always carry them alone. Just boldly charge forward. If you can¡¯t solve something, there¡¯s still me!¡±


    There¡¯s still me ¨C these four words were the sweetest words Xiao Qian had ever heard.


    Especially encouraging, super empowering, it didn¡¯t sound lonely, having someone standing with her felt so good.


    When Professor Liu went over, Uncle Liu was holding his son¡¯s shoulders, summarizing his performance this time.


    Liu Li¡¯s eyes were still red, and his relationship with his father had gone up a big step.


    Seeing his mother come over, he quickly straightened up, not daring to let Uncle Liu hold him.


    ¡°Still crying at your age?¡± Professor Liu asked.


    ¡°The wind blew in the mountains¡­¡± Liu Li said embarrassedly.


    ¡°Our child did very well this time; don¡¯t scold him,¡± Uncle Liu defended his son.


    After saying that, he regretted it; this old lady was so temperamental; talking like this would usually get him beaten by her.


    Uncle Liu was nervous, not waiting for Professor Liu¡¯s slap but only heard her ask a little unnaturally.


    ¡°Old Liu, did you really pull the grenade then?¡±


    ¡°Uh, it was all arranged in the script.¡± Actually, at that time, Uncle Liu knew in his heart that it was fake, but seeing his son trying so hard to save him, he couldn¡¯t help getting into the role.


    When he pulled it, he really wanted his son to go. Thanks to Yu Minglang playing the role too realistically.


    ¡°Nonsense! You even take situation therapy seriously, I can¡¯t believe it. You¡¯re so old and still have no IQ!¡±


    Uncle Liu smiled awkwardly, trying to save some face, ¡°It¡¯s all because that little rascal Minglang was too ruthless! I suspect he took all the resentment he had towards me and used it here. That time he hit me in the stomach, it really hurt.¡±


    It¡¯s no wonder the child took it seriously; he thought the real bad guy was standing in front of him.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, when Yu Gangdan played the bad guy and attacked you, he was settling personal scores. You wait, I¡¯ll give his Xiao Qian extra homework for his ¡°Steel Cannon,¡± and we¡¯ll get our revenge.¡±


    Professor Liu¡¯s words left Uncle Liu very surprised; why was this old lady so¡­gentle today?


    Professor Liu was genuinely moved by Uncle Liu¡¯s actions today. In fact, when he asked their son to do this experiential situation, Professor Liu already didn¡¯t resent him as much. When Yu Minglang told her how Uncle Liu had done such a thing for his son and watched him teach his son, her eyes began to feel warm.


    She had always complained that he hadn¡¯t educated their son well, but now thinking about it, their eldest son¡¯s death couldn¡¯t be blamed on him. It was just that she was heartbroken and couldn¡¯t get over that hurdle. By forcefully finding something to hate, it seemed as if pushing all the mistakes onto Uncle Liu could alleviate her guilt towards her eldest son.


    However, Wang Yafei¡¯s performance just now made Professor Liu feel as if she were looking at herself.


    Wang Yafei¡¯s desire to hate, but inability to do so, instead displacing his anger onto Chen Xiaoqian ¨C wasn¡¯t that her attitude towards Old Liu?


    As a person involved, she was confused. She saw herself in Wang Yafei and felt unfair to treat Uncle Liu that way.


    But both of them have been stubborn for a lifetime; it¡¯s not possible for Professor Liu to lower her face and offer an olive branch to Uncle Liu. She could only soften a little.


    Uncle Liu felt her softening and was excited that there was hope for reconciliation.


    Seeing this, Liu Li looked at his father and then at his mother, suddenly struck by inspiration.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m sick.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Professor Liu¡¯s attention was immediately diverted, and she asked anxiously.


    Uncle Liu heard his son say this and immediately understood, echoing him.


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, Xiao Li is sick. Xiao Qian said he has manic disorder. This illness requires a father¡¯s accompaniment, of course, a mother¡¯s too. We should always be together as a family.¡±


    Uncle Liu was also someone who would come down from a podium quickly.


    Previously, he didn¡¯t dare to talk about this matter with Professor Liu, but as soon as she softened, he knew how to cooperate with his son to seize the opportunity.


    ¡°Xiao steel cannon said¡­ manic disorder needs a parent¡¯s accompaniment?¡± Professor Liu immediately sensed something wrong.


    Chen Xiaoqian was not without experience treating manic disorder; could she make such a common mistake? It was only good for fooling laypeople.


    Moreover, Liu Li was her own son, she often picked on him, saying that the child had manic disorder, but those were just words said in anger; she knew whether or not he had a sickness in her heart.


    ¡°Yes, yes, it needs accompaniment, three people in a family, not one less. Xiao Liu, I know you have some opinions about me, and you don¡¯t want to see me, but isn¡¯t this for the child?¡± For the first time, Uncle Liu felt that having an illness was a good thing. He used the child to pressure Comrade Xiao Liu; perfect!


    ¡°Mom, my illness is very serious. Maybe one day I¡¯ll go crazy. I can¡¯t do without my parents. Mom, can you let my dad stay overnight sometimes?¡±


    ¡°Stay?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t stay in your room, I¡¯ll stay in Liu Li¡¯s room, right, son? I won¡¯t bother you, and I can even fry eggs.¡±


    ¡°You fry eggs with half a pot of oil; please spare my wok! Also, Liu Li¡¯s room has a single bed, how could you sleep on it?¡±


    Uncle Liu¡¯s face dimmed; it seemed it was still impossible; she still hated him.


    ¡°Sell our previous house and buy another one. I can¡¯t forget Xiao Shuang, living there would trigger emotions. It¡¯s not convenient for you to come to the school¡¯s barracks-style building; change to a larger house, not too far from the school, and get a three-bedroom one. I need a study to work in; if there¡¯s not enough money, you fill in the gap.¡±


    After Professor Liu finished speaking, Uncle Liu was dumbfounded. This was¡­


    Liu Li was also dumbfounded.


    Father and son¡¯s expressions were perfectly in sync.


    Originally, they thought convincing Professor Liu would take a lot of effort, but she agreed to change the house and let Old Liu come over regularly?


    ¡°What are you looking at! I haven¡¯t agreed to reconcile yet! I¡¯m just giving you a chance; how things go later depends on your performance. I¡¯m not doing this for you, that ruthlessly heartless person; I¡¯m still mad at you! Isn¡¯t this all for the child?!¡± Professor Liu was angrily embarrassed by their staring and copied Uncle Liu¡¯s style by blaming everything on the child.

 Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Chapter 450: He Has Arrived

    Chapter 476: Chapter 450: He Has Arrived


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know who called, as her phone had just run out of power.


    She went to the bar to get the materials Zheng Xu had brought and returned to the hotel. Just as she was about to walk to the elevator but hadn¡¯t gone upstairs yet, she felt a strong presence behind her.


    Is it a bad guy?!


    Xiao Qian turned around in disbelief, and Yu Minglang was cheerfully waving at her.


    ¡°Beautiful lady, I¡¯m here! Have you reserved a parking space for me?¡±


    ¡°You!!!¡± Xiao Qian pointed at Yu Minglang, was she hallucinating?


    When she had just parted with Xiao Qiang, she thought she wouldn¡¯t see him again in a short time, and she felt a bit sad. But now, he had arrived in less than half an hour?


    Yu Minglang directly pressed the elevator button for her, ¡°Why did you turn off your phone, huh?¡±


    ¡°You called just now?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, did you miss me?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Strange.


    His surprise arrival was so thrilling that she could even ignore his mischievous pranks.


    ¡°How did you find me?¡±


    She was now living with Shi Tou and didn¡¯t have a dormitory address, but he managed to catch up in the shortest time possible.


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple. Under reverse thinking, you can¡¯t go back to the dormitory, so where would you go? Da Yi or Shi Yu. I called Second Brother first and then I became unhappy.¡±


    ¡°Is there anything wrong with Second Brother?¡±


    Xiao Qian was puzzled, but seeing Ming Lang¡¯s not-so-good expression, she understood.


    ¡°Hehe¡­ Are you jealous of Second Brother?¡±


    Second Brother now had a girlfriend, had time with his girlfriend every day, and didn¡¯t have to be busy with work. Xiao Qiang was jealous and envious of him because he was too busy himself and saw others enjoying the time.


    ¡°Yes, he¡¯s that kind of low-quality person who acts like he¡¯s never seen a woman before,¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s words were straightforwardly jealousy.


    He had to overcome so many difficulties to even go on a date with Guaiguai, with all kinds of leaves and all kinds of busy. It was really hard to have some time together, and when he saw others enjoying more vacation time, he was especially envious.


    In the romantic novels, the domineering CEOs had plenty of time, so why did he become so busy?


    Fairy tales were always deceptive.


    ¡°Based on personality analysis, Second Brother¡¯s reaction is normal. You¡¯re jealous of others because they¡¯re happy but haven¡¯t you also got a girlfriend?¡± Xiao Qain teased.


    Xiao Qiang was really like a child, with a childish mindset.


    ¡°What are you mumbling? Qian Bao, Second Brother already has a girlfriend, so we can¡¯t fall behind. We finally meet up, let¡¯s go and hurry up~¡±


    There was still plenty of time, but having learned from past failures, Yu Minglang had become smarter.


    ¡°Where do we go? Isn¡¯t this place perfect?¡±


    ¡°This hotel¡¯s level is not enough. Let¡¯s book the original one ¨C I always feel that the cleaning lady last time looked at me strangely.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Qian almost laughed out aloud.


    ¡°Let¡¯s find a place to have a good talk. I have so many intimate words to share with you.¡±


    Then I¡¯ll go upstairs to greet Xiao Yu.¡± Xiao Qian wanted to go upstairs, but Yu Minglang held her back.


    ¡°Just call her.¡±


    The two returned to the previous hotel, at the same place, in the same room. Xiao Qiang and her confessed their feelings, telling each other how much they had missed during their separation. Xiao Qian felt the same.


    Just when the conversation was at its liveliest,


    Someone knocked on the door.


    ¡°Sir, did you order room service?¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Yu Minglang stormed to the door, wanting to see who the unperceptive server was interrupting their conversation!


    ¡°I¡¯m busy!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s great anger frightened the server who had knocked on the wrong door.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir. I knocked on the wrong door!¡±


    ¡°Goodbye!¡±

 Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Chapter 451: In the End, It Will Come

    Chapter 477: Chapter 451: In the End, It Will Come


    Different strokes for different folks.


    The conversation between Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian was interrupted, causing him to vent his anger on the waiter.


    Xiao Qian persuaded him for a while, saying that the waiter is not easy to deal with and there¡¯s no need for this. He was convinced by her and kept nodding in agreement.


    Right, right, everything Madam says is right. Just listen to her.


    The two of them chatted for a while, and Xiao Qian felt a bit tired, so she fell asleep.


    When she slept, Ming Lang propped himself up and looked at her. She was really beautiful, like an angel, so beautiful that he couldn¡¯t find a single flaw. Just looking at her made his mood improve.


    He watched Xiao Qian until she woke up, narrowly avoiding the hotel¡¯s pillow height issue.


    When Xiao Qian woke up, she felt that her neck was uncomfortable, as if the pillow¡¯s height was not suitable.


    Xiao Qian never understood why, even though they had the same pillows, her neck hurt while Yu Minglang was refreshed and even appeared more free-spirited.


    Little did she know that he had been watching her all the time and hadn¡¯t used the pillow at all.


    Holding a tissue box as a microphone, he pretended to advertise to Xiao Qian, ¡°Early to bed, early to rise, exercise for a healthy body, and everything will be fine.¡±


    As a result, Xiao Qian disciplined him again. He deserved it several times a day.


    Ming Lang didn¡¯t dare to resist Xiao Qian¡¯s discipline at all.


    After all, she was the most beautiful woman in his heart. He would not exchange ten Venuses for a Chen Xiaoqian. How could the elderly Venus compare to his delicate and lovely treasure?


    It¡¯s a pity that such a wonderful feeling in the world cannot be shared with outsiders. His sincere praise was rejected by Qian Bao. Yu Minglang could only suppress his reluctance, help her get dressed, take her to eat, and see what to do with her neck by the way.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to move at all. She felt that she was already disabled now, and her neck hurt even when she walked. She wished she could just lie in bed and sleep until daybreak. But Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want her to be out of his sight even for a second and insisted on taking her with him, even claiming that he would carry her if she didn¡¯t want to walk.


    Zhu Bajie carrying his daughter-in-law¡­


    Boss Qian was a bit pretentious. Even though her neck was very uncomfortable, she was too embarrassed to let him carry her. She had to pretend she was not in pain and followed him out with difficulty.


    She felt as if her head was about to fall off at any moment. What was wrong with that pillow? It was really unbearable.


    Head-on, they coincidentally encountered the cleaning lady from last time. Yu Minglang instantly embraced Xiao Qian and stared at the cleaning lady with a flaunting look.


    He even said in a deep voice, ¡°Clean Room 1314 and just a note, your pillows are really not good. They cause neck pain.¡±


    Xiao Qian pinched his waist without a sound, and Yu Minglang felt that he had avenged his humiliation. He swaggered through the city with Xiao Qian.


    The cleaning lady, who had long forgotten him, looked at his retreating figure, puzzled and muttered to herself, ¡°Do I know you? I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve offended anyone either.¡±


    However, she needed to report the issue with the pillows to her superiors since they had already caused discomfort to several people.


    Xiao Qian wanted to cry but couldn¡¯t. They could have stayed somewhere else, but he insisted on changing places, which led to her neck pain. It was really unbearable.


    Novels are indeed deceptive. As a delicate girl like her, she should have had many suitors. How on earth did such a common problem like neck pain find her? Nonsense!

 Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Chapter 453: Xiao Qiang Is Not a Coward

    Chapter 479: Chapter 453: Xiao Qiang Is Not a Coward


    ¡°Xiao Mei~ wait for me~¡±


    Yu Minglang hurried out from the pharmacy with a bag in hand.


    Xiao Qian pretended not to know him and walked slowly in front of him. She really couldn¡¯t walk fast, feeling like she had a tear injury.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be upset.¡± He caught up to her and took her hand.


    ¡°What am I upset about?¡± She countered.


    ¡°You¡¯re upset about¡­don¡¯t you like the fruit flavor? I talked to her, and she switched it to chocolate¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes.


    See, she knew that his thought process wasn¡¯t in sync with hers.


    Forget it, it¡¯s not worth getting angry at someone like him.


    Xiao Qian believes that if one wants to live a comfortable life, they shouldn¡¯t bother themselves. For example, don¡¯t get angry with straight men like Yu Minglang, who will never understand a woman¡¯s thought process.


    The Night Market wasn¡¯t too crowded, and Xiao Qian saw a shooting stall offering prizes. A young couple was playing, seemingly without any success. The girl punched the boy, who angrily walked away first, with the girl chasing after him.


    Why are there so many forms of love? Every couple has their own way of getting along. Her Xiao Qiang, aside from occasionally being childish, is usually quite good.


    When compared like this, Xiao Qiang¡¯s antics in the pharmacy didn¡¯t seem so hateful anymore. And besides, who would recognize her after leaving the pharmacy? Thinking this way, she calmed down and reached out to hold his arm.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s thoughts once again missed Xiao Qian¡¯s. He suddenly raised his hand, pointing at the shooting stall. Xiao Qian¡¯s hand awkwardly stopped mid-air, but the childish man didn¡¯t notice. She pretended to fix her hair.


    Don¡¯t get angry with the childish guy, stay calm¡­


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you want me to shoot a stuffed toy for you?¡±


    The prize was a huge stuffed toy.


    It was a normal sentence, but after what had just happened, it suddenly seemed to have endless innuendo¡­


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face involuntarily turned red. Shoot a stuffed toy?


    Was she overthinking, or was this guy shameless?


    ¡°Xiao Mei?¡± He didn¡¯t understand her little, colored struggles and waited for her answer with confusion.


    ¡°Yeah, alright.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t sure whether to call him shrewd or stupid, or perhaps he was just a hidden genius?


    The air guns at the Night Market were not very accurate. The vendors had adjusted them to make them harder to use. Yu Minglang first took a shot to find his aim, then gave the vendor 20 yuan, starting his one-man show.


    He had such an exquisite performance that even air guns powered by compressed air couldn¡¯t dampen his brilliance. At first, Yu Minglang played seriously, but then he caught a glimpse of Xiao Qian happily watching him from the corner of his eye. Feeling a sudden surge of energy, he began to play with fancier shooting techniques. For the last two shots, he turned around and fired the shots from under his armpit.


    Except for the first test shot, he hit all the other targets on the balloon board.


    The vendor¡¯s face turned green.


    20 yuan could be played twice, so he could only bear the pain of losing money and refill the board with balloons. He secretly cursed, were these two here to ruin his business?


    The largest plush toy, which had cost more than 100 yuan and had been wrapped in a plastic bag for two years without anyone taking it away, was finally claimed. The boss hadn¡¯t even thought that someone would take it away.


    But now, the plastic bag covered in dust had been removed, revealing its fresh, soft fur, and it was held in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms.


    Oh, it breaks my heart¡­


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t particularly like the kind of things that little girls like, but this one was different. It was filled with Xiao Qiang¡¯s sincere feelings for her.


    A voice came from the side.


    ¡°Boss, give me the 10 yuan one!¡±


    This voice¡­


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged glances. They both recognized the familiar voice. They turned around and saw Wang Yafei.


    He was dressed in casual clothes with a slightly red face. It seemed like he had been drinking.


    On his side, there were two young men who also seemed to have had quite a bit to drink.


    As Wang Yafei said that, his eyes were provocatively staring at Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang raised an eyebrow. Oh well, he had come over to challenge him? That¡¯s quite courageous and worth praising.


    ¡°Yafei, forget it.¡± The person with Wang Yafei grabbed his sleeve, recognizing who Yu Minglang was, and worried about offending him and having trouble later on.


    Today, some were happy and some were sad. The people who had been chosen for the reality show had already been taken to Qiang City, and Wang Yafei, who had been dropped, was given a vacation by his original unit. No one knew how long this vacation would last.


    No one wanted this kind of vacation. In the midst of blood and tears, Wang Yafei suddenly saw the Young Boss with the Psychologist who had mistreated him.


    It was as if they had been scheming for so long just to eliminate him. Wang Yafei¡¯s emotions surged as he stood at the stall next door, picked up a gun like Yu Minglang¡¯s, and flicked off Yu Minglang with his middle finger.


    He was determined to crush him; he was determined to kill his momentum.


    It had been many years since anyone dared to give him the middle finger. Yu Minglang watched this scene not feeling angry but rather amused.


    He made a gesture of invitation, and they both picked up the guns. Yu Minglang fired a shot into the sky as a gesture, not meaning to take advantage of Wang Yafei. After all, he had just calibrated the gun and wanted to give Wang Yafei some time to adjust.


    Wang Yafei imitated Yu Minglang¡¯s actions, firing a shot to get a feel for it before starting a rapid-fire shooting spree.


    Yu Minglang watched him fire without showing any emotion, his face calm.


    But Xiao Qian could sense a restrained temperament from Yu Minglang. She could tell the difference between them from a third-party perspective. Wang Yafei was indeed excellent, but he displayed too much of his edge.


    Yu Minglang stood there, unpretentious yet giving off an unfathomable feeling.


    Being sharp-edged wasn¡¯t a bad thing; many people had that ability. But when someone¡¯s skill reached a certain level, they could attain the kind of restraint Yu Minglang had. Xiao Qian knew his abilities; he could have excelled in his work with his sharp edge.


    But in his work, Yu Minglang chose to be restrained, which was admirable. Xiao Qian thought that such an outstanding man had already been conquered by her and she felt a sense of triumph in her heart.


    Wang Yafei finished his shooting rapidly, just like Yu Minglang had earlier, hitting all the balloons. The air gun vendor¡¯s face turned green again.


    It¡¯s over; they can¡¯t go on like this, losing so much money.


    Now it was Yu Minglang¡¯s turn.


    After finishing his shooting, Wang Yafei felt incredibly relieved.


    All day, he had been harboring a nameless anger. He just wanted to see what Yu Minglang had to say. Today, this man had trampled all over his dreams with a high and mighty attitude. At this moment, he only wanted to prove to Yu Minglang that if he wasn¡¯t sick, he wouldn¡¯t be worse than anyone else!


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang, thinking that the best situation currently would be a draw.


    After all, their opponent had hit all targets. If Xiao Qiang didn¡¯t have a huge advantage, then they would fall into a passive situation.


    Just having ended his teenage years and become a man, would Yu Minglang back down?

 Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Chapter 454: Its Not Easy

    Chapter 480: Chapter 454: It¡¯s Not Easy


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s dictionary, the word ¡°cowardice¡± does not exist.


    When Wang Yafei scored a perfect game, Yu Minglang just smiled slightly, then stepped back, further back, and even more back¡­


    ¡°Hey! What are you doing standing so far away!¡±


    The stall owner exclaimed in shock.


    Was he trying to take the gun with him after winning their biggest doll?


    ¡°I¡¯m here, what are you afraid of?¡± Xiao Qian spoke, watching Yu Minglang¡¯s every move closely.


    ¡°But from such a far distance, it¡¯s impossible to aim accurately. This toy gun can only shoot a few meters at most.¡± The stall owner knew his own guns best. They were all toy guns with tampered aiming, and when the shooting range was exceeded, added with factors like wind speed, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to hit the target.


    ¡°Whether he can aim accurately or not is his own concern. You just watch.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, she looked at Yu Minglang.


    Wang Yafei and others also wore surprised expressions while one of them couldn¡¯t help exclaiming.


    ¡°How could it possibly hit the target?¡±


    Although Yu Minglang¡¯s performance just now was extraordinary, he should still be unable to complete such an impossible task, right?


    After retreating to a certain distance, Yu Minglang started shooting rapidly. As one balloon after another burst, Wang Yafei and others were dumbfounded.


    Can someone really hit the target every time with a tampered toy gun at such an impossible distance?


    Yu Minglang was not shooting sequentially.


    It seemed that he aimed at the top for the first shot, while the next shot might hit the middle. At first, Wang Yafei¡¯s group thought that Yu Minglang randomly hit the target by coincidence. But as more and more balloons were shot down, the crowd fell silent.


    Xiao Qian laughed.


    He shot the word ¡°beautiful.¡±


    He fired one shot after another, and in the end, he even closed his eyes to shoot. The distance, wind speed, bullets, and each balloon¡¯s position were all in his mind. A real sniper does not rely on his eyes to complete the shooting.


    When Yu Minglang had fired his last shot, only the left upper corner of the word ¡°beautiful¡± was missing. Yu Minglang walked to the stall, picked up a small stone from the ground, and threw it towards the missing corner. There, his nickname for Xiao Qian was written in full.


    Yu Minglang put down his gun and looked at Xiao Qian.


    Qian Bao, you are the most beautiful!


    Xiao Qian gave him a thumbs-up, ¡°You¡¯re still the best, too.¡±


    As the two were feeding each other praises, Wang Yafei was already speechless in his heart.


    He was holding his breath just now.


    But after Yu Minglang used the most arrogant way to write the nickname for Xiao Qian, Wang Yafei felt like his face was hit by an invisible slap.


    The two must be reveling in their victory, and he might continue to mock him more¡­


    Even Xiao Qian thought that Yu Minglang would make a thumbs-down gesture or wiggle his index finger to show his contempt for Wang Yafei¡¯s middle finger just now.


    However, he didn¡¯t. After shooting, Yu Minglang only stretched his hand out to the boss without even looking at Wang Yafei. The boss felt like crying.


    ¡°There are only two big ones left, one for each of you. Can you guys pick two smaller ones instead?¡±


    Where on earth did they come from to ruin the stall? The stall¡¯s prized possession was gone.


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian, who unceremoniously pointed at the two dolls on the stall. With tears in his heart, the stall owner gave them to Xiao Qian, gesturing the couple to get lost!


    Xiao Qian, holding the two small dolls, and Yu Minglang, holding the big one, walked away as if nothing had happened.


    ¡°Why!¡± Wang Yafei asked, staring at Yu Minglang¡¯s disappearing back.


    Yu Minglang stopped, turned around, and looked at the young man whose spirit he had severely crushed.


    ¡°There¡¯s no why. Where I come from, the three words ¡®for what reason¡¯ don¡¯t need to be asked.¡±


    The workplace is cruel; don¡¯t ask why, and no one looks for excuses.


    ¡°But just now, from that distance, you should have missed. How did you¡­¡±


    ¡°You are thinking about how to hit the target and what if you don¡¯t hit the target. But when I pick up the gun, all I have in my mind is the goal. Shooting practice will teach you wind speed, aiming, and even training your muscles to memorize the gun¡¯s movement, but none of this matters to me. No matter how difficult it is, I only think about completing the task. You are excellent, but your excellence has already covered up your original intention.¡±


    Yu Minglang finished speaking and left with Xiao Qian¡¯s hand in his, leaving Wang Yafei still standing there. Wang Yafei watched Yu Minglang leave in silence.


    ¡°Yafei, don¡¯t take it to heart. We can¡¯t compete with them. You only lost because you had been drinking. If you hadn¡¯t drunk, you wouldn¡¯t be worse than him.¡±


    The man who came with Wang Yafei tried to comfort him.


    However, Wang Yafei shook his head listlessly.


    No, it wasn¡¯t the same.


    He didn¡¯t want to deceive himself. That man had the right to be arrogant.


    How did Yu Minglang, standing in that position and holding a toy gun with a problem in aiming, manage to shoot so accurately?


    The word ¡°beautiful¡± was left on the board, but at this moment, Wang Yafei¡¯s mood felt distant from beauty.


    Did he hate something wrongly¡­


    As they walked quite far away, Xiao Qian saw a stall where a mother was selling goods with her child. The child was staring at the dolls in her arms with hopeful eyes.


    Xiao Qian walked over and gave the two smaller dolls to the child.


    Facing Yu Minglang¡¯s teasing eyes when she came back, she tried to cover up her true feelings by explaining.


    ¡°I just don¡¯t like them, so I gave them to him.¡±


    Yu Minglang touched her hair and looked at her indulgently, ¡°Just keep up your tough act.¡±


    His Xiao Mei was the cutest, being hard on others, but with a soft heart.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, you actually like Wang Yafei very much, don¡¯t you?¡± Xiao Qian, discontented with Yu Minglang seeing through her, tried to retaliate.


    ¡°I only like you,¡± Yu Minglang joked.


    ¡°Haha¡­ if you didn¡¯t like him, why did you say so much to him?¡±


    ¡°No matter how much I say, it¡¯s useless if he doesn¡¯t understand it himself.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze passed Xiao Qian and rested on a spot behind her.


    The child who had received Xiao Qian¡¯s dolls just now came running back under the instruction of his mother, holding a grilled squid in his hand.


    He shyly handed it over to Xiao Qian, thanked her quietly, and then ran away again.


    Xiao Qian watched the child leave with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.


    ¡°His mother is a good person, knowing that the best gift to give her child isn¡¯t money or material but a grateful heart. Educating a child is really not easy.¡±


    Yu Minglang praised, only to find Xiao Qian looking at him with a half-smile.

 Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: Chapter 456: Unbearable to Look Back

    Chapter 482: Chapter 456: Unbearable to Look Back


    Now it¡¯s confirmed that the Lone Wolf¡¯s fianc¨¦e was Hu Meijing, the wife of Chu Xuan, whom Xiao Qian had treated.


    According to Rong Yuan, this woman was extremely wicked and ruthless. She remarried with the insurance money right after Lone Wolf¡¯s death.


    Even the usually fair-minded Yu Minglang agreed with the woman¡¯s heartlessness.


    The Hu Meijing, that Xiao Qian had encountered, was gentle and kind to her husband. Even though her husband had a mild manic disorder, she never deserted him and protected him tenderly.


    What terrified Xiao Qian the most was that this woman¡¯s godmother was the Lone Wolf¡¯s real mother!


    If Lone Wolf had not died, Hu Meijing should call her teacher ¡®mom,¡¯ as they would have been mother and daughter-in-law!


    But after Lone Wolf¡¯s death, Hu Meijing became teacher¡¯s goddaughter. Judging from the teacher¡¯s attitude, she must be satisfied with Hu Meijing. Since Chu Xuan had a manic disorder, the teacher let Xiao Qian treat him. As per Hu Meijing, the teacher visited her periodically.


    The teacher, who usually had unsociable relationships with others, treated Hu Meijing very affectionately, almost like her biological daughter.


    This informational load was too heavy, and Xiao Qian felt dizzy and could not understand where the problem had occurred.


    Under these circumstances, not being hostile to Hu Meijing was already a bonus. Even Lone Wolf¡¯s former teammates gnashed their teeth when talking about Hu Meijing. As his real mother, teacher should hate her even more.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s clever mind quickly thought of several possible situations.


    The teacher must have met Hu Meijing, because Lone Wolf was engaged to her at the time, and he must have introduced her to his parents.


    Is it possible that the teacher is taking revenge on her son in a different way?


    The only reason Xiao Qian could think of was that, like in her past life, after her daughter Xiao Wei passed away, she began to torment all the ¡®bad guys¡¯ who had hurt her daughter and used brutal methods to kill them.


    The teacher¡¯s character was similar to hers; could it be because she resented Hu Meijing that she introduced a man with mania to her?


    And sent a newbie, which was herself, to treat Chu Xuan, hoping that she would ruin Chu Xuan¡¯s treatment, then he would deteriorate and become mentally ill, and probably have a few kids with mania as this disease could be inherited¡­


    Xiao Qian¡¯s conspiracy theory was becoming more and more terrifying, but it looked like it could not hold water because the teacher was not the kind of person to do such things. Even if she hated Hu Meijing, she would not involve innocent Xiao Qian.


    She didn¡¯t know what the problem was, so her head really ached.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t run straight to ask Professor Liu, not only because it was the professor¡¯s family business but also because it was related to the teacher¡¯s deepest scar. As the teacher was finally recovering from Master and Liu Li, any reference to the upsetting past of Lone Wolf and the insurance money would be a waste of Yu Minglang¡¯s effort and spoil the therapeutic experience he had built for Master and Liu Li.


    Therefore, Xiao Qian thought of a good idea.


    She went to Professor Liu¡¯s house directly. Professor Liu wasn¡¯t home, and Liu Li was alone. When he heard the doorbell, he dragged his heavy body to open the door.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Sister Qian.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, what happened to you?¡± Xiao Qian thought she was already walking with an inward angle, but Liu Li looked even worse, like he had a constant backache.


    ¡°I originally planned to work, but I felt too tired because of last night¡¯s work. I¡¯ve been lying down all day. Sister Qian, are you here to see my mom?¡±


    Liu Li looked really exhausted.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    ¡°Wait here then. I¡¯ll make some tea for you.¡±


    ¡°Thanks.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked around and her eyes landed on something in the living room. She noticed a stitched puppy doll on the teacher¡¯s TV cabinet. She had seen this thing at Hu Meijing¡¯s house. Hu Meijing seemed to have a habit of handcrafting and every time Xiao Qian visited, she could see the needle and thread on Hu Meijing¡¯s sofa.


    ¡°Xiao Li, is that doll made by your sister Meijing?¡±


    Liu Li looked over where Xiao Qian pointed and nodded, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Xiao Qian walked over, picked it up, and squeezed it in her hand. It was more like a cartoon wolf than a dog. The doll had special eyes made with buttons and looked very cute.


    ¡°Does your sister Meijing visit your home very often?¡±


    ¡°Yes, she comes every time she¡¯s off work. Sometimes she chats with my mom for a long time. She cooks delicious food.¡±


    ¡°Oh, really? Not every ordinary person can chat with a teacher.¡± Xiao Qian intentionally tried to get more information from Liu Li.


    This child was young and not very scheming. It should not be difficult to extract valuable information from him.


    Sure enough, Liu Li started to talk.


    ¡°Yes, who could put up with my mom¡¯s temper? Sometimes she got angry with my sister Meijing. I felt uncomfortable just listening to them. It¡¯s really hard for my sister Meijing that she didn¡¯t get angry with my mom and still called her as her godmother.¡±


    ¡°What made teacher angry at her?¡±


    ¡°Sometimes it was about work. My sister Meijing is very gentle. To put it bluntly, she is too honest and often bullied at her workplace. Her colleagues often swapped shifts with her, and sometimes she was assigned the badly behaved children. This made her very tired every day. Every time my mom saw this, she would give her a lecture. One time she was so stressed that she wanted to go to the kindergarten to argue with the principal.¡±


    It sounded quite normal because the teacher did pay too much attention to this woman. It seemed like a typical case of expecting more from the ones you favor. Professor Liu was just this kind of person; the more she liked someone, the more she criticized them. When she was irritated with Xiao Qian, she could even lay hands on her. It seemed like the teacher didn¡¯t hold much grudge against this woman.


    This didn¡¯t look like a conspiracy theory¡­ Xiao Qian decided to explore from a different angle.


    ¡°Xiao Li, I saw your brother¡¯s teammate Rong Yuan a few days ago. He often remembers you.¡±


    ¡°Ah, you mean Brother Zeng. He mails me toys every quarter. I told him that I already started working and don¡¯t play with Transformers anymore, so he started mailing me clothes. A few days ago, he even mailed a box of fruits to my mom, saying it was a specialty from his hometown.¡±


    After Rong Yuan left Yu Minglang, he returned to his hometown and became a lawyer. He never forgot about his good friend and often sent things to him.


    ¡°Yes, Rong Yuan also told me that in the blink of an eye, you have become a grown-up and should find a girlfriend. He didn¡¯t enjoy your brother¡¯s wedding sweets, but he wants to enjoy yours.¡±


    ¡°Ah, my brother¡­¡±. Thinking of his brother, Liu Li also felt very sad.


    ¡°If he hadn¡¯t gotten into trouble, I bet I would be an uncle by now. When he got engaged, I was about to take the high school entrance exam. My mom sent me to a private boarding school so I couldn¡¯t make it back home. I heard that the woman he married had a very bad temper and often threw tantrums. My brother always gave in to her. If she were as gentle as my sister Meijing, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t have become so distracted by his work¡­¡±

 Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 457: Calling Out to Appear

    Chapter 483: Chapter 457: Calling Out to Appear


    ¡°What did you say? Your brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e is a very irritable woman?¡± Xiao Qian quickly caught the key point.


    Liu Li nodded, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I heard from Zeng. When my brother called me, he also said that she has a bad temper and told me not to provoke her when I meet her.¡±


    Unfortunately, he never got to meet her before his brother had an accident, and there was no more news about that woman afterward.


    If it weren¡¯t for Zheng Xu¡¯s authoritative investigation, Xiao Qian would even doubt that the Hu Meijing mentioned by Liu Li and Rong Yuan is not the same person she has come into contact with.


    Getting information from Liu Li¡¯s side seemed to give Xiao Qian a subtle hint, so she didn¡¯t stay any longer. Making an excuse to say goodbye to Liu Li, she went straight to Hu Meijing¡¯s kindergarten.


    It was naptime for the children, and after Xiao Qian explained her reason for coming, she quickly met Hu Meijing.


    ¡°Am I disturbing you?¡±


    ¡°Not at all, I have some time now. Why did Dr. Chen suddenly come by? Has Chu Xuan¡¯s condition worsened?¡± Hu Meijing¡¯s hair was tied with a colorful handkerchief, and her long braid hung down, making her look particularly gentle.


    ¡°That¡¯s not it. I just happened to be passing by and remembered you work here, so I stopped by. Actually, I have a favor to ask.¡±


    ¡°Feel free to ask. Chu Xuan is much better now after your treatment. I don¡¯t even know how to thank you. You don¡¯t even want money.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought to herself: if I dared to accept your money, Teacher would definitely scold me for a long time. That old lady is such a stickler.


    ¡°Here¡¯s the thing, my fianc¨¦¡¯s birthday is coming up soon, and I want to give him a gift that I made myself. I saw the little yarn doll on the teacher¡¯s cabinet and thought it was really nice. Could you please teach me how to make it?¡±


    Hu Meijing¡¯s eyebrows relaxed, showing a graceful smile.


    ¡°I thought it was something serious, so it¡¯s like this. You can use a ring stitch, and then¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t understand what she was saying at all. It felt like a foreign language. She was good at mental activities but weak at hands-on tasks. However, she pretended to understand and nodded along with Hu Meijing¡¯s train of thought.


    ¡°¡­with 25 short stitches without increasing or decreasing, it should be done. If you don¡¯t remember, I can write it down, and you can call me when you¡¯re making it.¡±


    Hu Meijing found a pen and paper, wrote and explained at the same time, Xiao Qian forcefully pretended to understand. As she tried to find a way to lure useful information from Hu Meijing¡¯s mouth, she casually agreed.


    ¡°This dog is so cute.¡±


    As Hu Meijing wrote, she suddenly looked up at Xiao Qian and said earnestly.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t a dog, it¡¯s a wolf. When you buy the eyes, tell the seller to get them like mine, with wolf eyes.¡±


    ¡°A wolf?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­ I only know how to make it like this. I call it Lone Wolf. Don¡¯t you think that this doll has a particularly proud and unruly character despite being a wolf? It has a different kind of gentleness.¡±


    ¡°¡­Why is it Lone Wolf, not any other wolf?¡± Xiao Qian asked, her eyes staring closely at Hu Meijing.


    Unaffected by the attention, Hu Meijing continued writing, ¡°It¡¯s Lone Wolf. I like Lone Wolf, I like¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian was surprised. According to her experience, if Hu Meijing did something to Lone Wolf, she should have deliberately avoided mentioning his name. How could she casually say Lone Wolf¡¯s name?


    In order to test her, Xiao Qian decided to be more bold.


    ¡°Do you know why I want to make this for my fianc¨¦? Because he has a good friend who has a nickname called Lone Wolf.¡±


    ¡°Really? That¡¯s great. It¡¯s perfect for a gift then.¡± Hu Meijing looked up and gave Xiao Qian a sincere smile.


    Xiao Qian stared at her unblinkingly, trying to read any traces of guilt in her eyes.


    But there were none. It was an incredibly clear gaze.


    Even a cunning person who is good at concealing emotions cannot escape detection around Boss Qian. However, Hu Meijing seemed even more calm than Boss Qian.


    ¡°My fianc¨¦¡¯s friend is called Lone Wolf. What do you think of this name?¡± Xiao Qian made her words even more straightforward. If Hu Meijing didn¡¯t have any emotional reaction at this point, there must be a problem.


    ¡°It sounds rebellious and untamed. It¡¯s an interesting name.¡± Hu Meijing said sincerely, handing over the paper she had written on.


    ¡°Meijing, I have something on this Sunday, can you cover my shift?¡± A teacher dressed in a seductive style came over.


    ¡°But I promised my godmother that I¡¯d go to her house for dinner this Sunday.¡± Hu Meijing said with difficulty.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re the best, pretty please~¡±


    The female teacher appeared polite but was quite assertive. It seemed like she had switched shifts with Hu Meijing many times using this tactic.


    ¡°She¡¯s not free, go find someone else.¡± Xiao Qian cut in.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± The female teacher challenged Xiao Qian. Hu Meijing was the teacher with the best temper in the kindergarten, so it was only natural to ask her for favors others wouldn¡¯t do.


    ¡°I¡¯m her godmother¡¯s student. She¡¯s not free on Sunday, so don¡¯t bother her.¡±


    The dissatisfied female teacher left, muttering under her breath. Hu Meijing smiled apologetically at Xiao Qian. ¡°Thanks for the help.¡±


    ¡°Just reject others straightforwardly when you don¡¯t like something. You don¡¯t like it, so why do you let others take advantage of you?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s just my personality. I don¡¯t like to argue with others, and I¡¯d rather give in when I can. There is nothing wrong with that¡­ Forbearance leads to a vast sea and open sky; retreat leads to broad horizons and a wide world.¡± As Hu Meijing said this, it seemed like something stabbed her in the heart.


    Her eyes welled up with tears, as if on their own accord, and twin rows of clear tears slid down.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Dr. Chen, I¡¯m not feeling well¡­ I¡¯d like to go sit down for a moment.¡±


    Noticing her blunder, Hu Meijing wiped away her tears and apologized to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I apologize for disturbing you. I¡¯ll leave you to your work.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t miss her tears. Rather than being touched, it seemed more like a conditioned response.


    The words Hu Meijing said were not her own; someone must have strongly stimulated her with them, and that person was most likely Lone Wolf.


    Leaving Hu Meijing¡¯s school, Xiao Qian returned to the hotel. As she summarized the information she had gleaned, a conclusion seemed imminent.


    Hu Meijing wasn¡¯t pretending; she really did forget about Lone Wolf and her personality had changed a lot. But deep inside, she still remembered him.


    When she created the Lone Wolf toys and named them, her affection for them was not something she could fake.


    Her memory of the pain was hidden, but her subconscious still remembered the things she once liked.


    If Hu Meijing had lost her memory, what kind of psychological issue would cause such a reaction? Xiao Qian quickly went through several possibilities in her mind.


    Excluding multiple personalities, excluding schizophrenia, excluding¡­


    That¡¯s when her phone screen started flashing. Picking up, she saw Zheng Xu¡¯s number jumping on the screen.


    What does Zheng Xu want at this time?

 Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Chapter 458: Instantly Understand (Thanks to kateliu Langyuan Xianhua +4)

    Chapter 484: Chapter 458: Instantly Understand (Thanks to kateliu Langyuan Xianhua +4)


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, there¡¯s something I need to tell you, but you need to be mentally prepared,¡± came Zheng Xu¡¯s composed voice.


    ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°Fourth Brother Yu¡¯s aunt is planning to report your unauthorized medical practice to your school. I found out that she was the one who sent people to investigate you before. Be prepared.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Why wouldn¡¯t she just go away?


    If Zheng Xu hadn¡¯t mentioned it, Xiao Qian would have almost forgotten about the existence of such an annoying person.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, did you hear me?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t take this matter lightly. She¡¯s been plotting for a long time. She not only found out about you treating Tang Daye¡¯s daughter¡¯s anorexia, but she also contacted your high school homeroom teacher to accuse you of misconduct at his home. The most troublesome thing is that she seems to have traced your travel records and discovered that you¡¯re still treating a girl named Jingjing.¡±


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    How busy must the aunt be to not have exhausted herself yet?


    Was she scrutinizing herself with a magnifying glass?


    ¡°My people didn¡¯t say anything but gave her some fake information. However, she seems to have used other forces to investigate further. I will keep looking to see who would dare to mess with my people without my permission.¡±


    There was unmistakable anger in Zheng Xu¡¯s words.


    Xiao Qian was not affected by the aunt¡¯s constant barking, instead, she found Zheng Xu¡¯s reaction interesting.


    ¡°How does it feel to have someone pry into your affairs?¡±


    ¡°If I find out who dares to investigate you behind my back, I¡¯ll break her legs!¡±


    Master Xu¡¯s influence in Qiang City was not to be underestimated. Even so, someone had the guts to investigate Xiao Qian without his permission and in great detail, which must mean that person had considerable power.


    Feeling ashamed, Zheng Xu knew he had to get his revenge. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t just lose face in front of Xiao Qian, but also tarnish his own reputation as Master Xu.


    ¡°Enough, I got it. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Xiao Qian consoled Zheng Xu instead.


    Her big heart astounded him.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯re not even concerned about this¡­¡±


    Realizing that his words were inappropriate, Zheng Xu stopped abruptly, but Xiao Qian caught on to it.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m not worried, but you are. Little Xu, don¡¯t worry, I have never been afraid of anyone in my life, let alone a menopausal old lady who¡¯s courting death. What could she do to me?¡±


    ¡°It seems that she wants to pressure your school. Do you need my help?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t interfere with you¡­Chen Xiaoqian, why does your voice sound strange?¡± Zheng Xu wanted to ask this question earlier.


    Xiao Qian lazily stretched her body, ¡°What were you doing last night?¡±


    ¡°I was with¡ª¡±


    Master Xu¡¯s life was never dull, but he almost let the truth slip out and stopped himself abruptly.


    ¡°What does that have to do with your hoarse voice?¡±


    ¡°Because, whatever you did last night, I did too. Get it?¡±


    ¡°Beep beep~¡±


    The busy signal sounded from the other end of the line. Xiao Qian shrugged, he had hung up.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s patience was wearing thin, he couldn¡¯t even bear to listen to her flaunt their affection.


    It seemed that the anger Xiao Qian had aroused in him would be vented on the unlucky person who dared to investigate her behind his back.


    Xiao Qian enjoyed the ensuing drama, which was precisely the result she wanted. That person who had investigated her deserved it!


    As for the aunt¡­ Xiao Qian sighed, Miss Yu had truly suffered numerous defeats, yet she persisted. Despite being trampled upon by Yu Minglang, Yu Mingxi, and Yu Mingyi, her son was sent by Yu Minglang to a harsh environment to gain experience, and her husband¡¯s promising career was brought to an early retirement because of her. Yu Minglang even mentioned Second Brother confronting the aunt directly because of Da Yi¡¯s actions.


    It was said that her uncle was so angry that he wanted a divorce, and yet, the twisted old lady still hadn¡¯t given up on making Xiao Qian¡¯s life miserable.


    This was simply illogical¡­


    Xiao Qian guessed that there must be something to have provoked the aunt like this, but she realized that the aunt¡¯s actions this time were even less clever than before, it was an insult to a dog¡¯s intelligence to say she was cornered.


    With the evidence the aunt collected, which was limited to Xiao Qian¡¯s high school homeroom teacher, there was no way she could make any significant progress.


    As for the others, who would testify?


    Tang Daye was her godfather, and his influential family would never publicly admit that their daughter had a history of mental illness. As for Jingjing¡¯s family, they had moved from Qiang City to Lin City and changed their names to hide from their past. How could they possibly cooperate with the aunt to accuse Xiao Qian of unauthorized medical practice?


    Xiao Qian decided to give the aunt a taste of her own medicine. She wanted this old lady to stop causing trouble once and for all. She didn¡¯t even bother to inform Xiao Qiang, who had his hands full at work. This time, Xiao Qian would make the final decision.


    Xiao Qian already had a plan in mind, and was confident that this time she would finally rid herself of her aunt¡¯s constant interference. She didn¡¯t even bother to dwell on it any further.


    Just as Shi Touyu called to ask her why she hadn¡¯t returned, Xiao Qian checked out of her room and went to find him. The two of them, along with Qiuqiu, went to enjoy some barbecued skewers at the night market that evening. Unfortunately, the one-eyed boss who used to sell the delicious skewers was no longer there, and the skewers from the new stands were clearly not as good.


    ¡°Boss Qian, you guys really blew up your dorm?¡± Qiuqiu asked Xiao Qian.


    Shi Touyu was squabbling with Xiao Qian over the last chicken wing skewer. She spat at the chicken wing, and then Xiao Qian spitefully poured chili powder on Shi Touyu¡¯s plate, since he wasn¡¯t allowed to eat spicy food because of his acne. They both ultimately lost the battle.


    Grudgingly, Xiao Qian watched Shi Touyu eat the last chicken wing, venting her frustration on a skewer of meat. ¡°It wasn¡¯t a real explosion. We just had to repaint the walls. We contributed to the campus development.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that still considered an explosion? I find that both your public and private images are worlds apart. It¡¯s as though there are two different souls in your bodies. Boss Qian¡¯s versatile image aside, Shi Touyu, your personality has changed drastically since you came back from vacation. Do you have a split personality?¡± Qiuqiu teased.


    Listening to Qiuqiu¡¯s words, a light bulb went off in Xiao Qian¡¯s head. Looking at Shi Touyu, she suddenly understood ¨C oh, so that was how Hu Meijing functioned.

 Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Chapter 459: Different Choices

    Chapter 485: Chapter 459: Different Choices


    Shi Touyu felt a chill down his spine under Xiao Qian¡¯s penetrating gaze.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what¡¯s wrong¡­ Um, how about we have two more chicken wings!¡± Shi Touyu said, trembling.


    Just because he took one of Boss Qian¡¯s chicken wings, did that warrant her giving him a life-changing stare?


    ¡°It¡¯s not about the chicken wing.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Shi Touyu, her eyes filled with clarity and enlightenment.


    ¡°Then¡­ Boss, add a handful of meat skewers and three chicken wings!¡± Shi Touyu decisively ordered more food for Xiao Qian, hoping she would stop being so deep and mysterious all of a sudden!


    Xiao Qian looked at Shi Touyu, finally understanding what was going on with Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee.


    She didn¡¯t have multiple personalities ¨C that would require at least two or more distinct personalities. But Hu Meijing was now showing a very stable demeanor, with only one personality that was completely different from before!


    Just now, Qiuqiu¡¯s words had sparked Xiao Qian¡¯s memory, and she almost forgot that the illness Shi Touyu had in his past life was also the reason why Professor Liu had slapped her.


    Dissociative Fugue Disorder, also known as alternate personalities, is characterized by the person forgetting their previous personality after a stimulus and living with a new identity. That¡¯s why Hu Meijing forgot everything about her past, even her original personality.


    It was as if she had a second life, starting from a new life, calmly marrying, and living her own days.


    All the puzzles were solved ¨C Hu Meijing had a disease similar to Shi Touyu¡¯s past life!


    Professor Liu said that she almost had a good daughter-in-law once; Rong Yuan and Yu Minglang said that Hu Meijing was a heartless woman ¨C these two completely different voices were both telling the truth, and the truth of the matter was such a contradictory yet unified integration.


    Hu Meijing was indeed very good in the past; although she had some temper, she was deeply in love with Lone Wolf and had received Professor Liu¡¯s ¨C Lone Wolf¡¯s mother ¨C approval.


    But after Lone Wolf¡¯s death, Hu Meijing could not accept the cruel reality and developed a severe mental illness, resulting in alternate personalities. So she forgot about her past with Lone Wolf, yet her subconscious still remembered her liking for him.


    Time and again, she made wolf dolls, while living an ordinary and peaceful life with another identity.


    There was now a reasonable explanation for why Professor Liu always went to see Hu Meijing.


    Previously, Xiao Qian was confused about why her proud and unapproachable teacher would, despite not particularly liking someone, frequently interact with them in a short period. Yet with Hu Meijing, there was an unusually attentive and regular exchange.


    It turned out that the teacher often visited Hu Meijing not because she missed her, but to help stabilize this personality, which was an incredibly difficult task.


    Xiao Qian knew this disease very well. The appearance of an alternate personality meant that the person would forget the previous events, but they wouldn¡¯t know when they might remember their previous personality again, which could lead to a mental breakdown.


    This time before remembering the past could be several months or even decades. Because those who develop this disease have definitely experienced tremendous stimuli, there has been controversy in the industry about whether or not to treat the patients.


    Xiao Qian had cured Shi Touyu in her previous life. Shi Touyu recalled those traumatic years after he recovered, leading to a mental collapse and suicide. From then on, the teacher cut off their master-disciple relationship with Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian, now reborn, felt a little resistant to the teacher. Because even if she didn¡¯t cure Shi Touyu, people with this disease wouldn¡¯t know when they would remember, just like a suspended boot that wouldn¡¯t land and never feel steady.


    This issue had always seemed to have no perfect answer to Xiao Qian.


    But she never expected that the teacher would also encounter such a patient, and her own actions offered a nearly perfect solution.


    If Hu Meijing didn¡¯t have a relationship with Professor Liu because of Lone Wolf, her actions wouldn¡¯t be anything special ¨C after all, she was a professional psychological counselor.


    Professor Liu¡¯s son was Lone Wolf, whose departure was particularly tragic.


    Every time Professor Liu saw Hu Meijing, it was like tearing open a newly-healed wound, time and time again.


    To help her once-future daughter-in-law forget her own son, to erase the mark of her son from her body over and over again ¨C how strong a psychological bearing must one have to do this?


    Thinking of the teacher¡¯s heartbroken expression while offering incense to Liu Shuang, and the fact that she had to visit Liu Shuang¡¯s fiancee regularly for treatment, Xiao Qian was overwhelmed by a strong sense of heartache.


    A pain only she could understand¡­


    Shi Touyu looked at Xiao Qian, and, as she stared back with deeply penetrating eyes, she suddenly began to cry.


    Startled, Shi Touyu quickly comforted Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, don¡¯t cry! It¡¯s just two skewers of grilled meat. I¡¯ll get you more, just don¡¯t cry! If you want, you can roast me as a chicken wing instead, as long as you stop crying¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian realized she had lost her composure. She wiped away her tears and sniffed, ¡°I was just thinking about some things, it¡¯s okay now, let¡¯s eat.¡±


    ¡°Recently, everything¡¯s just been so annoying. My boss at work is so annoying, always causing trouble. I really want to find an opportunity to put him in a sack and beat him up.¡± Qiuqiu saw that Xiao Qian¡¯s mood was a bit off, so he immediately changed the subject.


    ¡°Yeah, I haven¡¯t been feeling great lately either. I don¡¯t know how to tell my parents about what happened between me and my brother. I feel like I¡¯m going to fail this semester.¡±


    Shi Touyu chimed in with agreement.


    Looking at Xiao Qian with her deep eyes, he cautiously said, ¡°Boss Qian, you must stay positive and not be stressed.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, let¡¯s eat.¡±


    Qiuqiu and Shi Touyu comforted Xiao Qian as someone called out to Qiuqiu from behind.


    ¡°Qiuqiu! Dr. Chen~¡±


    Xiao Qian and Shi Touyu followed the sound and saw Jingjing and another girl carrying things behind the stall, waving at Qiuqiu happily.


    Qiuqiu immediately stood up, his face showing a hint of barely noticeable joy.


    ¡°Jingjing, how did you get here?¡±


    ¡°I came to have fun! Why didn¡¯t you call me when you were eating delicious food?¡± Jingjing looked much healthier than before, although she was a bit thinner, she looked like a normal girl.


    ¡°I thought you might be busy, haha, come on, let¡¯s eat together¡­¡± Qiuqiu invited Jingjing and her friend over, and everyone shared a table, chatting and laughing.


    When they were almost finished eating, Xiao Qian and Shi Touyu prepared to return to the hotel. Qiuqiu took advantage of Jingjing¡¯s inattention to pull Xiao Qian to a secluded spot.


    ¡°Boss Qian, how is Jingjing¡¯s treatment going?¡±


    ¡°The rabbit is getting bigger, and you should feel the improvement in her condition. At most three more times, and I¡¯ll be able to change her intention world for the better. Then I can do the closed-memory hypnosis. But Qiuqiu, I have to tell you something. When this part is sealed, her feelings for you might change. I can seal half or all of it, how do you want to do it?¡±


    To forget the painful memories is also to forget the happiness that was once had. Professor Liu¡¯s problem was now laid before Qiuqiu as well, and Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to know what kind of choice different people would make when facing such a situation.

 Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Chapter 460: Changing Values

    Chapter 486: Chapter 460: Changing Values


    Qiuqiu heard Xiao Qian¡¯s words and showed a deep sorrow, looking at the short sleeve stall not far away and asking Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Can you finish before the season when she can wear skirts for me comes?¡±


    When shopping before, Qiuqiu bought a beautiful skirt for Jingjing, hoping that their relationship could reach the season when flowers bloom.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to hurt him, but couldn¡¯t not tell the truth.


    ¡°It will be much earlier than that. Starting from the end of this month, you have to distance yourself from her day by day until she forgets you. After I instill a brand-new identity in her, you can reappear in her world as a stranger and re-contact her. However, it¡¯s unknown if she will have the same feelings for you with her new identity.¡±


    Just like Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee, Hu Meijing, after she got a new identity, her feelings for her old friends changed, and now she only loves her husband.


    Always expecting a relationship to last forever, when you love someone, you think it¡¯s a lifetime. But after experiencing many things, you will find that the people you loved will eventually become passers-by.


    Because of Hu Meijing¡¯s experience, Xiao Qian felt profound when she talked about these things to Qiuqiu.


    No matter what kind of relationship Jingjing has with Qiuqiu, whether it¡¯s dependence, transference due to mistrust of men after illness, or something else, Qiuqiu has been sincere to Jingjing. Xiao Qian noticed their interactions during dinner. So when asking Qiuqiu these questions, Xiao Qian had a lot of reluctance in her heart.


    ¡°Before the end of the month? I still have time, I can take her to see the begonias bloom.¡± Qiuqiu waved at Jingjing, who was standing far away looking at him.


    Xiao Qian understood what he meant, he wanted to hurry and leave the last memories.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯ll stop here, I¡¯m leaving!¡± Qiuqiu waved at Xiao Qian, showing a sunny smile as usual. Coupled with the current situation, it made Xiao Qian feel an indescribable melancholy.


    On the way back, Xiao Qian was thinking about what happened to the people around her, and the usually chatty Shi Touyu was silent.


    ¡°Shi Tou, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Xiao Qian noticed that she had been a little off since dinner.


    Shi Touyu sighed, ¡°Before, I was worried about how to tell my parents about my brother and me. But after seeing Qiuqiu, I feel that we are not the most pitiful people. At least, after my brother and I are beaten, we can still be together.¡±


    All sorrows are produced without comparison.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you a case related to our profession. There was a very depressed person who felt that he had encountered the most unfortunate thing. He was very sad every day. He found a famous philosopher and asked for a solution. Guess what the philosopher said?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, if you¡¯re not happy, just scratch the wall?¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°If we treat patients like this, how many people would we kill? The philosopher told him to go to the town and knock on every door, asking people¨C¨C¡±


    ¡°Have you heard of ¡Á profit?¡±


    Shi Touyu suddenly interrupted. In recent years, direct sales companies have sprung up all over the domestic market, both legal and illegal. After experiencing things like state-owned enterprise reform, many people felt that new business methods could change their fate but found out that only a few could reach the top, and most people would leave just as they entered. The 80-20 rule applies to any industry.


    Xiao Qian glared at Shi Touyu, and Shi Touyu laughed, ¡°I just thought of this joke when I heard about knocking on every door, didn¡¯t I? You continue, I can¡¯t think of what the philosopher told people.¡±


    ¡°He told the person who felt so troubled that he was about to get depressed to knock on everyone¡¯s door and find out who has never had any troubles. As a result, he went around the town, and his mood improved, no longer feeling like a depressed person, because no matter how perfect other families look, behind that closed door, everyone has different troubles.¡±


    What people show others is always the good side, and their own sorrows can only be understood by themselves.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why are you so emotional today? After spending the night with Boss Yu, you are becoming more and more feminine. I think you are different from the impression I had when we first met.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled, neither admitting nor denying, the landlady¡¯s silly daughter was actually quite sensitive in some ways, with the intuition of an artist.


    ¡°I like the current you, I feel that your soul is not floating around so frequently. Occasionally, when you meet someone you¡¯re interested in, your soul will come down and turn you into a real person. But most of the time, you are still floating in the air, looking down on everything you don¡¯t care to deal with ¨C when you mention Boss Yu, your soul comes down, and just now, for some reason, I felt that after you talked to Qiuqiu, you also came down and cared.¡±


    Shi Touyu¡¯s words were very apt, and Xiao Qian thought for a moment and nodded.


    ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re right. It¡¯s just that when you said that I realized that when I treat others, I am also looking for a way to save myself. In your words, if my soul is all here, my OCD should be better.¡±


    The bleeding hole in her heart, bit by bit, was repaired after she started dating Yu Minglang. And after she returned, she deliberately or unintentionally sought out her past life patients. Each interaction with them brought different feelings. These feelings accumulated together, and Xiao Qian¡¯s condition gradually improved. Now her OCD is very mild.


    ¡°It¡¯s good to have some small flaws. You¡¯re just lovely because you¡¯re not perfect. You¡¯re already so smart, if everything¡¯s given to you, you¡¯d make people too jealous. Look at our art class drawing Venus, it¡¯s precisely because she¡¯s armless that she¡¯s beautiful. By the way, Boss Qian, come back to the dormitory with me, I need to get some paper, I ran out of the drawing paper I brought.¡±


    Xiao Qian stood at the school gate waiting for Shi Touyu, the light flickered on the school¡¯s sign, thinking about how she and Xiao Qiang were rolling in bed at this time last night, and now they were going their separate ways.


    ¡°Dr. Chen.¡±


    ¡°Is it you?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Wang Yafei in surprise, who was not far away.


    How could this guy turn up at the school gate after being completely defeated by Xiao Qiang in a PK last night?


    Moreover, Wang Yafei¡¯s eyes when looking at her was different from before. Since she got involved in his assessment, he looked at her with hatred. However, at this moment, Xiao Qian seemed to see a trace of guilt in his eyes. Did his values change overnight?


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. I have something to say to you, is it convenient?¡±

 Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Chapter 462: Is It or Isnt It

    Chapter 488: Chapter 462: Is It or Isn¡¯t It


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid that if you see the money, you¡¯ll think I¡¯m bribing you, and then take back the opportunity you gave me. I¡¯ll give it to you later.¡±


    ¡°Money?¡± Professor Liu did not expect that there was really money in there.


    ¡°Yes, last night Wang Yafei came to me, saying he wanted to pay the treatment fee. I think this money is a recognition of our work, so I should accept it. But since I don¡¯t have a license now, it would be the same as practicing medicine without a license, so I wanted to give it to you.¡±


    So that¡¯s what happened. Professor Liu nodded, took the envelope, and opened it only to frown again.


    ¡°Why are you taking so much from him?!¡±


    ¡°¡­You think this is too much? No wonder you¡¯ve been researching for a lifetime and still live in a barracks-style building.¡±


    ¡°I have a house, I just sold it ¡ª return most of this money, leave some for your senior brothers and sisters as research funds, and this is for you.¡±


    Professor Liu took out 20 yuan from his pocket, and Xiao Qian wanted to cry but had no tears.


    ¡°Teacher, am I only worth 20 yuan in your heart?¡±


    Wang Yafei¡¯s few thousand yuan was already not much, the teacher returned so much of it, and only gave her 20, it¡¯s no way to make friends like this!


    ¡°You are priceless in my heart, and cannot be measured by money. Wang Yafei¡¯s family situation is not good either. Although his salary was very high before, it was all used for family expenses, and now he is treating his disease without any income. How can you take so much from him?¡±


    ¡°But every treatment in other places costs money, we shouldn¡¯t be cheap labor just because we don¡¯t prescribe medicine. Teacher, you are disrupting market prices by doing this. Really, your colleagues will hate you.¡± Xiao Qian thought her price was not too expensive.


    Xiao Qian always charged a high fee for her treatments and had connections in various industries. On the contrary, Professor Liu always focused on the lower class of society, and his treatment fees were very low, which offended many colleagues.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, what direction will you take in the future?¡±


    ¡°I plan to go into high-end private consultation, which is still a vacancy in the market. Even if I don¡¯t do it, someone else will. And I don¡¯t want our wealthy clients to send their money abroad. Foreigners may not understand our ethical norms here.¡±


    That is to say, Boss Qian will not ask for the most expensive in the future, but she will strive for the most expensive, and do her utmost to fleece the rich!


    Xiao Qian wanted to state her standpoint in advance that she will not change her general direction, she can¡¯t be as noble as her teacher, low-priced or even free treatment is not suitable for the rich, and people with a certain level of status will think that inexpensive treatment is not good.


    Unexpectedly, Professor Liu was not angry at Xiao Qian¡¯s blunt words, but nodded calmly.


    ¡°Everyone has their own aspirations; I won¡¯t force you to be like me. And what you said is not unreasonable either, the high-end private consultation market is indeed still empty. It¡¯s just that¡ª¡±


    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t forget to rob from the rich to help the poor, and not to associate everything with money, right? Don¡¯t worry, teacher. If I really make it in the future, besides treating the rich, I will also take some low-priced cases within the appropriate scope to give back to society.¡±


    She did this in her past life as well.


    Professor Liu shook his head, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant, I just wanted to tell you that the level of fees is not the criterion for measuring a doctor. In the future, as long as you always remember your profession and enjoy the happiness your profession brings you, sometimes our sense of achievement comes not only from money but also from other things that make us happy. You are a talented child, and I don¡¯t want to see you become a money-making machine. I hope you can enjoy the happiness of being a doctor.¡±


    These words were not said by Professor Liu to Xiao Qian in her past life, and she was deeply moved after hearing them.


    ¡°So, teacher, do you often take free cases to enjoy happiness as well?¡±


    ¡°Yes, every consulting client can give me a different feeling, getting to know them, experiencing their world, and thus improving myself. This is something that money can¡¯t buy.¡±


    ¡°So after all this improvement¡­why do you still have this unpopular look, as if everyone else is polluted and only you are pure, and everyone else is drunk but only you are awake?¡±


    Professor Liu suddenly wanted to slap her, this little girl was getting more and more disrespectful.


    ¡°Teacher, actually there¡¯s a question I¡¯ve been wanting to ask you, it¡¯s about Hu Meijing.¡±


    Today¡¯s conversation had come this far, and Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to hide anymore, so she brought up the matter concerning Hu Meijing directly.


    ¡°What happened to her?¡± When he heard Hu Meijing¡¯s name, the teacher immediately became serious.


    ¡°While treating Chu Xuan, I also gave Meijing a set of test questions. You know, when a member of a family has a psychological problem, other family members are usually affected to varying degrees. As a result, I found out about Hu Meijing¡¯s situation¡­¡±


    ¡°She is somewhat introverted, isn¡¯t she?¡±


    ¡°At first, yes, but then I discovered that when I mentioned the two souls theory, her reaction was somewhat abnormal. I thought about it since she¡¯s your goddaughter, so I wanted to ask you to see what you thought.¡±


    Xiao Qian tried her best to make her words smooth and flawless, but Professor Liu shook his head and flicked her forehead.


    ¡°You must have discovered something, I knew I couldn¡¯t hide it from you. You¡¯re too smart. Hu Meijing is not a double personality, but an alternate personality, which in psychology is called Dissociative Fugue Disorder. You must already know about Hu Meijing¡¯s identity, so it¡¯s pointless to pretend anymore, Steel Cannon, you are a real little devil!¡±


    Xiao Qian was first stunned, then flushed, feeling that she had gone to great lengths to hide her intention only to be seen through by her teacher.


    No wonder he¡¯s a doctoral supervisor; his IQ is definitely higher, and he easily sees through Xiao Qian. After listening to his straightforward comment, Xiao Qian also felt embarrassed to hide it anymore.


    ¡°Yes, I know. She has an alternate personality, but I don¡¯t quite understand¡­ Teacher, why are you taking such a big risk and enduring the pain in your heart to do this?¡±


    Since they are both intelligent people, they might as well be straightforward. Xiao Qian, frankly speaking, feels sorry for her teacher.


    ¡°I knew you were worried about me, so I wasn¡¯t mad¡­ Child, how old are you this year?¡± Professor Liu sighed and asked Xiao Qian. At this moment, she couldn¡¯t feel his usual aloof and proud demeanor as an intellectual, but only an elder.


    ¡°I¡¯m 19, but I have tested my psychological age and it is already over 40.¡±


    Professor Liu smiled and shook his head, ¡°Even if your psychological age is above 40, in my eyes, you are still a child. Maybe children your age cannot understand my actions, but in fact, I have my reasons for doing this.¡±


    ¡°What reasons?¡±


    ¡°There are two reasons. One is that as a doctor, I have the responsibility to make the most appropriate treatment plan for the alternate personality based on my judgment. But the more important reason is¡ª¡±


    Professor Liu looked into the distance, and Xiao Qian suddenly understood.


    ¡°Is it because you want to fulfill your son¡¯s wish and take care of the people he cares about?¡±


    Professor Liu nodded and shook his head.


    Yes, but also no.

 Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Chapter 463: Ripe Again

    Chapter 489: Chapter 463: Ripe Again


    ¡°Xiao Qian, as a field in the humanities and social sciences, psychology has never reached a conclusion about where the soul rests after a person has died. I don¡¯t know if souls truly exist in this world, but I firmly believe that if there¡¯s a way for me to be with my son forever, it would be to let the person he loved most live a peaceful life. You could say that I do this for my son, but more so, I do it to find a way to relieve my own heart.¡±


    These were the wise words spoken by someone with half a lifetime of experience and vicissitudes.


    For a moment, Xiao Qian struggled to fully comprehend Professor Liu¡¯s emotions, but she understood that it was an unreserved love a mother had for her child.


    Even if her son was no longer around, she would ensure happiness for those he had loved.


    Xiao Qian previously thought it was cruel for Professor Liu to interact with Hu Meijing, but now she realized that for Professor Liu, it wasn¡¯t a difficult task. In fact, she found joy in it.


    This experience greatly impacted Xiao Qian.


    She reflected and felt that there was no difference between herself and Wang Yafei. They both believed in something that seemed impossible to achieve, yet their predecessors achieved it inconspicuously. The way this problem was solved was something Xiao Qian had never seen before, and her emotions were incredibly complex at this moment.


    There¡¯s no one who is always right. Even if they think they¡¯ve done nothing wrong at a certain stage, looking back, they might see that they could have done better.


    This lesson was truly thought-provoking for Xiao Qian. She felt this was the most emotionally intense experience since her rebirth.


    ¡°In the case of alternate personalities, an ongoing debate exists both domestically and internationally. Awakening a memory could trigger the most terrible things, or they could escape reality by living a different identity. But one day, they might wake up and return to the cruel past. Xiao Qian, what would you do if you encountered such a case while practicing medicine in the future?¡±


    After a long silence, Xiao Qian finally gave a different answer than in her past life.


    ¡°It depends on the situation and the person involved. There¡¯s no fixed answer to this question, as different people require different approaches. Some methods might work for certain people, while others might be more suitable for different methods.¡±


    In that moment, Xiao Qian finally understood something she had struggled with for a lifetime.


    Professor Liu nodded in satisfaction, looking at Xiao Qian with hopeful eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s great that you¡¯ve come to this realization. Not just for this kind of illness, but in our professional field, many cases do not have a fixed solution. It¡¯s just like life; different stages require different ways of handling problems. That¡¯s when you need to rely on your heart for judgment.¡±


    Professor Liu touched her heart, ¡°A psychologist is like a mirror that reflects the root cause behind the facade of those seeking help. While treating others, how could we not project our own shadows through them?¡±


    ¡°It seems like I understand a bit better¡­¡± Xiao Qian suddenly thought of Shi Touyu¡¯s soul theory. Since her return, she has been treating others, but in the process, she¡¯s also been gradually finding the soul she had lost.


    ¡°Take your time to understand it. By the time you reach my age, you¡¯ll understand everything.¡±


    This was a very meaningful lunch conversation, and Xiao Qian felt as though she had matured a bit more.


    Someone knocked on the door from outside, and Professor Liu went to open it.


    ¡°Xiao Zhao?¡±


    Xiao Zhao was Xiao Qian¡¯s homeroom teacher.


    ¡°Professor Liu, there¡¯s something I need to tell you. It¡¯s about Chen Xiaoqian, the student you recommended to me. She¡¯s in trouble. Someone¡ª¡±


    Xiao Zhao¡¯s words stopped abruptly as he looked up and saw Xiao Qian sitting on the coffee table in the living room, holding her chopsticks.


    Xiao Qian waved to him, ¡°Someone¡¯s accusing me of practicing medicine without a license, right?¡±


    Well, someone couldn¡¯t wait it seemed.


    Xiao Qian had expected her aunt to make a fuss; she wasn¡¯t surprised at all and even felt like enjoying the show.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Come in and tell us.¡± Professor Liu ushered Xiao Zhao into the living room.


    Xiao Zhao hesitated as he glanced at Xiao Qian. Was it appropriate to talk about this in front of her?


    ¡°Just say it. I won¡¯t be offended.¡± Xiao Qian was blunt and casually picked up a piece of meat to put in her mouth, acting as if nothing was wrong.


    ¡°Go ahead, be honest with the child.¡± It was clear that Professor Liu was on Xiao Qian¡¯s side.


    Xiao Qian observed her teacher¡¯s stance. Though she appeared calm on the surface, her leg was pointing toward Xiao Qian, and her body¡¯s subtle movements reflected her inner thoughts.


    Xiao Qian understood that it was great to have a powerful backing; as long as she stayed under her teacher¡¯s shelter, she shouldn¡¯t have any trouble at school. Her teacher was protective and wouldn¡¯t let this matter create huge waves; her aunt would be humiliated once again.


    ¡°Someone reported to us that Chen Xiaoqian was practicing medicine without a license. If the school cannot provide a reasonable explanation, they will report this to the relevant authorities. This matter has caused a terrible impact, and if it spreads, it will be detrimental to our school¡¯s reputation. The informant contacted our College of Science¡¯s dean, who didn¡¯t dare to overrule your decision and wanted to know what you think we should do¡ª¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? Just because someone said something, it¡¯s true? Where¡¯s the evidence?¡± Professor Liu¡¯s face turned dark.


    ¡°There are photos and witnesses. They came with Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s high school homeroom teacher. Here are the photos¡­¡±


    Xiao Zhao handed over the photos, and as Xiao Qian looked at them, her brows furrowed.


    The photos captured the moment when she received Wang Yafei¡¯s envelope the night before. The pictures were taken in a continuous series, showing Wang Yafei handing her the envelope and her opening it.


    At a glance, anyone could understand what had happened.


    Her premonition the night before had been correct; someone had been following her.


    ¡°The timing of the photos is decent, but they were taken from a bad angle, making me look unattractive and my legs short.¡± Xiao Qian assessed the photos objectively.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, don¡¯t you realize the seriousness of this issue? This concerns our school¡¯s reputation. If we cannot provide a reasonable explanation, we will have to expel you according to school regulations and let you¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to see who dares to touch her! This is outrageous!¡± Professor Liu slammed the table, causing the sweet and sour pork to jump.


    ¡°Professor Liu, this matter has already reached this point¡ª¡±


    ¡°What point? She went to the internship because I allowed it. Who said she was treating patients? What¡¯s wrong with receiving money in an envelope? I also saw Xiao Li giving money to the principal, and Xiao Wu and the vice president getting out of a car together late at night. And you¡ª¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t offend you!¡± Xiao Zhao was genuinely afraid of Professor Liu.


    She was a formidable old lady that nobody dared to provoke. In the not-so-innocent social circles of the university, she managed to maintain integrity and dignity. The most terrifying aspect of people like her was their willingness to take down anyone who dared to cross them. Upon hearing that Xiao Qian might be under Professor Liu¡¯s protection, even the dean didn¡¯t dare to take any action and sent a minor figure to investigate.


    Professor Liu¡¯s stance was firm. If anyone dared to lay a finger on Xiao Qian, she would tear them down, no hesitation.

 Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Chapter 464 Really Looking Forward to it (Monthly ticket 850+ updates)

    Chapter 490: Chapter 464 Really Looking Forward to it (Monthly ticket 850+ updates)


    Miss Zhao, the Class Teacher, only tested the waters, but Professor Liu took immediate action. The meaning was clear: Xiaoqian must be protected. Anyone who dared to mess with Xiaoqian would face her head-on.


    This old lady never cared about complex relationships. She would defy anyone and everyone, let alone the Dean or the Principal. Though she might not be very popular, she was a figure no one dared to offend.


    When Professor Liu clearly stated her stance, the Homeroom Teacher started worrying.


    ¡°This issue can be big or small. If they really want to push a public opinion attack, it won¡¯t be good for us. Please understand, why don¡¯t we let Chen Xiaoqian confront them? If there¡¯s no fault, it¡¯ll prove her innocence. If there is, we can¡¯t ignore the school¡¯s reputation.¡±


    ¡°Reputation? Have you guys ever thought about the school¡¯s reputation when you fail to act as teachers should? She is innocent, there¡¯s no need for confrontation. You guys should resolve it. When I step in, it¡¯ll be serious.¡±


    Professor Liu left no room for negotiation. Xiaoqian silently admired the way her teacher stood up for her. The old lady was quite heroic in this situation.


    ¡°But, um¡­¡± The Homeroom Teacher was torn between both sides.


    She was just a minor character caught in the middle. She couldn¡¯t afford to offend Professor Liu, nor did she dare to report back to the Dean.


    Xiaoqian, having had enough of the spectacle, stood up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle this. I know who¡¯s behind this.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, you don¡¯t have to step in, I¡¯ll sort this out.¡± In Professor Liu¡¯s mind, it was her responsibility. Regardless of her liking for Xiaoqian, her authorization for Xiaoqian to treat Wang Yafei made her responsible.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. If I can¡¯t handle it, then you can step in.¡±


    The reason why Xiaoqian decided to handle this situation was twofold. On one hand, she wanted to put an end to the issue with her aunt. On the other hand, she was confident in her capability in resolving the problem.


    Hiding behind a teacher may calm this storm, but it might also offend other leaders. If it wasn¡¯t this issue, there was always a chance they would find something else to annoy her. There was no need to invite unnecessary trouble.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I trust your capability. Just be sure to resolve this issue. Ideally, handle it privately.¡± The Homeroom Teacher was satisfied with Xiaoqian¡¯s behavior and nodded repeatedly.


    Instant relief, the problem was no longer hers.


    ¡°So you and some student also privately resolved his failing grades issue, right? Did he give you cosmetics or a bag?¡± As soon as Professor Liu started speaking, the Homeroom Teacher felt awkward.


    This old lady usually stayed out of such issues, but it seemed like nothing could slip past her.


    ¡°You guys carry on eating, I have to leave.¡±


    The Homeroom Teacher couldn¡¯t wait to leave.


    Xiaoqian found it amusing to watch Professor Liu in her annoyed state and couldn¡¯t help but console her.


    ¡°Teacher, why are you getting angry with them? It¡¯s not a big deal, I have a way to resolve it.¡±


    ¡°I just can¡¯t stand these people. They hide behind bureaucracy when anything happens. Just a small thing and it has been blown out of proportion. This wouldn¡¯t even have been a big issue if the person reporting didn¡¯t have status or influence. Chen Xiaoqian! have you been causing trouble?¡±


    Professor Liu may have been angry, but her attitude towards outsiders is different from her students. The last sentence reflected the attitude of an elder towards a mischievous child.


    ¡°I¡¯m as innocent as Dou¡¯e. Who have I offended? Clearly, she just can¡¯t let go of me!¡±


    ¡°You know who it is?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yu Gangdan¡¯s aunt, Yu Weiguo¡¯s younger sister, Qi Jiao¡¯s Aunt. It¡¯s her. Her son had some past with me, it happened like this¡­¡±


    Xiaoqian recounted the whole story from beginning to end. She didn¡¯t see her teacher as an outsider. Besides, she had to explain clearly to prevent the old lady from nagging her for years to come.


    Starting from how the Admission Notice was hidden by the Homeroom Teacher and her father, her engagement to the scumbag, how she met Yu Gangdan, to repeated conflicts with her aunt.


    Professor Liu listened with her brows furrowed tightly, gritting her teeth in anger.


    At the end, Professor Liu made a comment that left Xiaoqian amused.


    ¡°Yu Gangdan, that rascal, actually did something manly. Very good, he saved a Psychologist for our industry.¡±


    Listening to all that and coming up with this conclusion was quite hilarious.


    ¡°So this is what troubles me. I know that relationships between people aren¡¯t just full of conflict, there are also calmer ways to interact. But look at my aunt. She stirs up problems unprovoked. Once she comes at me, I strike back. She recoups and tries again. Tell me, why should I put up with such a paranoid old woman with a beautiful life?¡±


    This time Xiaoqian decided to knock down her Aunt once and for all to end this messy situation. She couldn¡¯t bear the constant annoyance.


    ¡°That irresponsible girl, not so smart but malicious. I didn¡¯t like how she bullied Qi Lajiao initially, and it¡¯s surprising she still hasn¡¯t learned her lesson after so many years. I will have a talk with her- remind her about the time in 1983 when her husband was out of town, and she had a secret rendezvous with a mature admirer.¡±


    Xiaoqian was taken aback, ¡°Teacher, are you some kind of secret agent?¡±


    How could she know this? This is unbelievable!


    ¡°It¡¯s absolutely disgraceful! They¡¯ve dared to cross me now! I must confront her, at her age, she should focus on gardening or improving herself with music, chess, calligraphy or painting. Instead, she¡¯s constantly pestering others!¡±


    ¡°Teacher, don¡¯t go. This is between her and me, I¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    ¡°You?¡±


    ¡°Mmm, there¡¯s a cause and effect, and it¡¯s time for me to end it all. If I can¡¯t handle it, then you can bring up that older man¡¯s affair. ¡ªTeacher, did she really secretly meet with him?¡±


    It¡¯s surprising, who would have thought her aunt was that type of person?


    ¡°Hmm, what is done by night appears by day. If she dared to do it, she shouldn¡¯t be scared that others will find out! Xiaoqian, as a psychologist, you may come across many secrets in the future. These secrets should be kept confidential and not disclosed indiscriminately. It¡¯s unethical!¡±


    ¡°¡­ So, are you trying to cover up something?¡± She balanced blame and praise so well, that it was quite amusing.


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Professor Liu turned her head away indignantly.


    Xiaoqian curled her lip, it was time for her to show her abilities. Aunt, I can¡¯t wait to meet you.

 Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Chapter 467 Perfect Solution

    Chapter 493: Chapter 467 Perfect Solution


    Xiao Qian¡¯s visit delivered a heavy blow to Miss Yu.


    If Xiao Qian were to do exactly as she said, Miss Yu would be helpless, basically rendered useless.


    For many days to come, Miss Yu would live in a state of fear and insecurity.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s method was the same as what Miss Yu had used against Xiao Qian.


    However, Miss Yu hadn¡¯t inflicted the slightest blow on Xiao Qian, whereas Xiao Qian had grasped Miss Yu¡¯s weakness.


    Xiao Qian left Miss Yu¡¯s house and went straight to Qiang City, handing in her recorded conversation with Miss Yu to Mother Yu and Father Yu.


    From the conversation with Miss Yu, she selectively recorded the parts that were favorable to her.


    After both Mother Yu and Father Yu finished listening, they were furious. Especially the straight-arrow Father Yu who, after listening, simply muttered something about the nonsense and then angrily slammed the living room door.


    Mother Yu was also quite angry. Xiao Qian¡¯s recording was very skillful and she took liberties with the facts, downplaying her own jab at Miss Yu while emphasizing Miss Yu¡¯s confession to messing things up.


    To any listener, it looked like an understanding Xiao Qian versus an unreasonable Miss Yu.


    Father Yu angrily left the room while Mother Yu was pacing back and forth, fuming.


    ¡°I¡¯m so mad! This is outrageous!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault, aunt, I should have been more patient.¡± Xiao Qian apologized insincerely.


    ¡°This has nothing to do with you. You¡¯ve done everything right! I¡¯m mad because Miss Yu is so unreasonable! How can she act so immaturely at her age? It¡¯s simply outrageous!¡±


    Mother Yu was in a rage.


    Xiao Qian stood with her hands down, looking as innocent as a baby.


    She secretly thought that although her actions were a bit manipulative, she had no choice. Considering the number of tactics Miss Yu had used, she had to respond in kind to suppress her.


    Taking the moral high ground meant she would end up clean, and she could use Mother Yu and Father Yu to deal with Miss Yu. Their anger would also be vented, and Miss Yu must be scared to death by now.


    Xiao Qian weighed the pros and cons. Though it would be satisfying to tarnish Miss Yu¡¯s reputation as she suggested, it could also cause endless trouble down the road.


    There are no walls without ears. If this gets to Father Yu, who values family ties, it would leave an impression of her being vicious in the Yu family.


    Ming Lang is very protective. He wouldn¡¯t blame Xiao Qian for this, but who knows what the other Yu family members might think. Even though Miss Yu was in the wrong first, Xiao Qian¡¯s direct action against her might turn the tables against her favor.


    After scaring Miss Yu, she came to Father Yu and Mother Yu seeking resolution. Not only could this ensure Miss Yu wouldn¡¯t play any more tricks, but it could also win the favor of Father Yu and Mother Yu. When it comes to cunning, Miss Yu couldn¡¯t compare to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re sensible. If you weren¡¯t, and with your Miss Yu¡¯s behavior, who knows what trouble she might have caused. You handled this very well. I promise I¡¯ll make sure justice is served. When she was young, I tolerated her to some extent, but now that she¡¯s older and still can¡¯t act appropriately, she even wants to meddle with our family affairs, I won¡¯t let her off the hook!¡±


    Mother Yu was filled with new and old resentments against Miss Yu, unable to contain her anger.


    ¡°What about Uncle, would he have any objections or thoughts?¡±


    ¡°His opinion doesn¡¯t matter! Half of Miss Yu¡¯s outrageous behavior is all because of these useless old masters spoiling her! I¡¯ve long asked him to control his sister, but he¡¯s too soft. See what happened now?! At the end of the day, it¡¯s all this old man¡¯s fault!¡±


    Mother Yu¡¯s voice slightly raged, and Father Yu, who¡¯s smoking in the living room to keep calm, came in angrily, pointing at Mother Yu and retorting.


    ¡°How is everything related to me? If she makes a mistake, you can criticize or teach her however you want, what does that have to do with me?¡±


    ¡°You old man! Don¡¯t mince words! Is it enough to just criticize and educate her for what she does?! If it wasn¡¯t for our smart Xiao Qian who knew how to control the situation, wouldn¡¯t our family be a joke now? Wei Guo, what¡¯s your stand on this? I¡¯ve been putting up with this for a lifetime and I won¡¯t say anything more, but if you ask my daughter-in-law to do the same, I will not live with you anymore!¡±


    Father Yu wanted to throw his burnt cigarette in anger, but seeing Mother Yu glared at him with a try-if-you-dare look, he decided not to.


    Father Yu couldn¡¯t find a place to throw it, so he took a big drag to calm his nerves. Then, he continued, ¡± Can you be a bit reasonable? You¡¯re talking about divorce just because I voiced my opinion? This is an external conflict, we can discuss it together and resolve it. Please stop threatening with divorce!¡±


    Mother Yu was furious before, but suddenly she laughed at Father Yu¡¯s statement. Xiao Qian, watching intensely from the side, was almost scared by Mother Yu¡¯s sudden laugh.


    Mother Yu, pointing at Father Yu, said proudly, ¡°Wei Guo, dear old Yu! Finally, you¡¯ve admitted it! So she¡¯s now an external conflict? You¡¯re not taking her side anymore? Not saying we¡¯re all a family anymore?¡±


    Father Yu was embarrassed. This old woman, could she please not bring up the past in front of the child? It was as if her dignity was shattered¡­


    ¡°Um, I¡¯m going to step out¡­¡± With good timing, Xiao Qian decided to withdraw from the scene, but Mother Yu stopped her.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, don¡¯t leave. We¡¯re in the right on this issue, why should you, the party involved, avoid it? Stay here and observe! Our great leader teaches us, to discard the coarse and take the essence, to weed out the false and retain the true, to proceed from the shallow to the deep, and from the periphery to the center. This problem is severe, unavoidable, and must be solved!¡±


    ¡°The Great Leader also taught us, there is no unfounded love, nor unfounded hatred. Xiao Fan¡¯s behaviors this time are severe and unavoidable, but they can still be corrected with education! We need to trace the origin, uncover her motive in order to strengthen the education and correct her mistakes!


    ¡°Get out! The Leader also said, if they want to fight, we will annihilate them all! That¡¯s the gist of it. When they attack, we annihilate them and they¡¯ll feel good. Annihilate a little bit, they feel a bit good; annihilate a lot, they¡¯ll feel even better; annihilate all of them, they¡¯ll feel great! When they hit, we hit back. We¡¯re fighting for peace!¡±


    Both of them lived through the same era and recited the rhetorics fluently, neither conceding to the other. Xiao Qian, watching the scene, found it amusing.


    Seeing Mother Yu had Father Yu utterly speechless, puffing away at his cigarette in frustration, Father Yu, usually respected, had fallen because of his own sister¡¯s issue. Father Yu had never been so humiliated in his life. But who was to blame for raising a troublesome sister?


    The power balance at home was precarious! Seeing the couple about to start fighting, Xiao Qian felt it was about time. She must play the good guy and drop a bombshell.


    She must appease Mother Yu and also win over Father Yu, who¡¯s swaying in his stance.

 Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 468: Who Is This?

    Chapter 494: Chapter 468: Who Is This?


    Mother Yu and Father Yu were locked in a heated debate, using quotes from great leaders to attack each other, trying to claim the moral high ground.


    Mother Yu had long harbored grievances against Aunt, but she had endured them in the past. When she learned that Aunt wanted to sabotage the daughter-in-law she had chosen, her anger could no longer be suppressed.


    Father Yu was also dissatisfied with his younger sister¡¯s behavior and didn¡¯t want to let her off the hook, but after all, she was his own sister, so he couldn¡¯t treat her too cruelly like a class enemy. He held back his frustration and criticized his sister alongside Mother Yu, somewhat venting his emotions in the process.


    ¡°Enough of your quarreling, both of you! Let me say something!¡± Xiao Qian stepped in to take control of the situation.


    ¡°You¡¯re both right, but as the saying goes, ¡®If Heaven has feelings, Heaven will also grow old; The right path in the world is to experience trials and tribulations.¡¯ We¡¯re a family, and we shouldn¡¯t fight among ourselves. This doesn¡¯t do any good for our family harmony. Let¡¯s cool down and solve the problem together, without breaking our internal unity.¡±


    Her speech was brilliant, bringing Mother Yu back to the main issue and giving Father Yu a way to save face without losing ground.


    Father Yu appreciated the diplomatic approach she offered.


    He cleared his throat, looked at Xiao Qian with satisfaction and praised, ¡°Not many young people of your generation understand this.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, our Xiao Qian is one in ten thousand, the perfect daughter-in-law. How can anyone have the heart to bully such a wonderful child?¡± Mother Yu knew about Xiao Qian¡¯s past and pitied her, despising the scumbag who had deceived her in marriage.


    Aunt was being unreasonable when it came to Xiao Qian. If she could prioritize her own son over other people¡¯s well-being, then Mother Yu could prioritize Xiao Qian as well!


    Such a good girl, almost ruined by the schemes of others, her family nearly burned to the ground ¨C who could she turn to for justice?


    By introducing a new topic that allowed Mother Yu and Father Yu to shift their focus, Xiao Qian managed to pull the already diverging conversation back to the right track, urging them to unite against a common external issue.


    ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t feel that I was wronged, and the situation didn¡¯t have much impact. It¡¯s just that if Aunt keeps causing trouble like this, I¡¯m afraid she will create more problems in the future, affecting others in our family. Our family has unique careers, and we can¡¯t afford even a slight slip-up. This is a matter of principle, which could be big or small. Since I¡¯m still a child who may not know the gravity of the situation, I¡¯d like to ask the two elders to take the lead.¡±


    Her words were elegant yet firm, clearly expressing her stance and leaving the ball in Mother Yu and Father Yu¡¯s court.


    As expected, Father Yu fell silent for a few seconds.


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle it accordingly.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Mother Yu was relieved. Father Yu didn¡¯t usually take a stand on issues, but when he did, it meant he would thoroughly investigate the matter and make sure to get an explanation for Xiao Qian.


    At this point, Xiao Qian felt that she had a good grasp on the situation, as she had already gained an overwhelming advantage and taken the upper hand. There was no need to push her luck any further.


    She guessed that she wouldn¡¯t have to deal with Aunt in her life anymore, as she had successfully suppressed her and won the recognition of both Mother Yu and Father Yu. It was a win-win situation.


    Father Yu went to work to handle the matter, while Mother Yu wanted Xiao Qian to stay at their home for the night before returning. However, Xiao Qian politely declined.


    Not having been home for a while, she naturally wanted to visit her mother and playboy brother, planning to stay with them for one night before returning to school the next day.


    When Mother Yu heard that Xiao Qian was going home, she not only didn¡¯t get mad, but also called a driver for her and sent a ton of nutritious supplements to Xiao Qian¡¯s mother.


    While waiting for the driver, Xiao Qian looked up at the sky, and Mother Yu asked curiously.


    ¡°What are you thinking, Xiao Qian?¡±


    ¡°Asking the vast world who will rise and fall¡­¡±


    Mother Yu laughed at her words, ¡°How come you sound like someone from our generation? How do you know these things?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked back and smiled at Mother Yu, ¡°I have a¡­ friend, I guess. He¡¯s very interesting and loves to recite leader quotes in sets. If I want to win an argument against him, I have to recite them as well. It took me a long time to finally outdo him.¡±


    She was actually talking about her past life.


    Thanks to that person, she had memorized the great leader¡¯s quotes thoroughly. She used to find him annoying, but now it seemed interesting in hindsight.


    Just now, during the argument between Mother Yu and Father Yu, Xiao Qian suddenly thought of her past life and couldn¡¯t help but recite that quote.


    ¡°Your friend must be quite old, right? He must be at least 50, if not 40 years old?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    Upon giving it some thought, Xiao Qian replied, ¡°I think he should be¡­ 27 this year.¡±


    ¡°Such a young man, sounding like someone from our generation, hilarious!¡± Mother Yu chuckled.


    Xiao Qian shrugged, ¡°You would know if you interacted with him; he¡¯s not funny at all, just an old-fashioned person.¡±


    She used to be bothered by him a lot and wished to avoid him in this life, seeking some peace for her ears.


    The car finally arrived, and Xiao Qian waved goodbye to Mother Yu as she snapped back to reality.


    To her surprise, she hadn¡¯t informed Jia Xiufang about her visit and found out that she had gone out to collect building materials. Her brother, Chen Zilong, hadn¡¯t finished school yet, either. She thought she had brought their house key with her but apparently had remembered incorrectly, as there was none in her pocket.


    Xiao Qian called Jia Xiufang, who seemed to be in the middle of a noisy settlement at the recycling plant.


    Jia couldn¡¯t resist the lure of making money and didn¡¯t hurry home upon hearing about her daughter¡¯s return. Instead, she told Xiao Qian to go play somewhere or go shopping for clothes at the mall, promising to reimburse any expenses.


    Truly her own mother¡­


    Xiao Qian noticed that since gaining financial independence, Jia Xiufang¡¯s personality had changed a bit ¨C she had become more confident.


    Indeed, a woman¡¯s character was directly related to her financial situation. Once economically independent, even a dependent personality could make significant progress.


    However, now that her mother ¡°stood up,¡± Xiao Qian herself couldn¡¯t enter the house. She felt quite helpless.


    It was still early, and she didn¡¯t feel like shopping. She had assumed that her playboy brother would be finishing school soon, but Chen Zilong seemed to have wandered off somewhere after class. Having no other choice, Xiao Qian sat on the stairs and waited for Jia Xiufang to return quickly.


    Just as Xiao Qian¡¯s patience was wearing thin, she heard someone coming up the stairs. She thought it was one of her family members, but when she saw the man, her eyes went wide in disbelief.


    What a small world it was ¨C the person she¡¯d just mentioned to Mother Yu had appeared!


    The man was about 175 cm tall, with a youthful, handsome face, reminiscent of a South Korean ¡°oppa¡± in the eyes of future generations. However, this man was extremely patriotic, and mentioning that resemblance would result in him angrily pounding the table and reciting things like ¡°boycott South Korean goods¡± and ¡°reject eggs placed outside our doorstep.¡±


    Wearing glasses, the man exuded an air of refinement, dressed in a formal black suit and white shirt and carrying a briefcase. When he didn¡¯t speak, he gave off a warm and gentle aura.


    Upon seeing his face, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but mentally curse. She reflexively turned her body towards the wall, pretending not to see him.


    The man took out his key, unlocked the door, and went inside. Only after she heard the door close did Xiao Qian let out a sigh of relief and turn around.


    The door opened again, and the man poked his head out to ask seriously.


    ¡°Excuse me, do you need any help?¡±

 Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Chapter 469: Sorry to Bother You (Monthly Pass 900+ Updates)

    Chapter 495: Chapter 469: Sorry to Bother You (Monthly Pass 900+ Updates)


    The man opened the door, and Xiao Qian was right in front of him. As Xiao Qian saw the corner of his mouth twitching, the man, on the other hand, was slightly startled after seeing her.


    What a clean girl!


    It was a kind of cleanliness that came from her temperament, combined with her beautiful face that always attracted more attention from the opposite sex. The man seemed to realize that he was a bit rude and composed himself to address Xiao Qian seriously.


    ¡°Do you need any help?¡±


    ¡°No, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± The man closed the door again, and after a minute, opened it for Xiao Qian and handed her a chair.


    ¡°Wait here. Actually, I wanted to invite you into my house to wait, but considering that I¡¯m alone, it¡¯s better for a gentleman to avoid suspicions. So¡­¡±


    ¡°So you won¡¯t get a wife until you¡¯re in your 40s, haha.¡± Xiao Qian muttered softly.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Uh, I said thank you.¡± Xiao Qian showed a stiff smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome. My name is Liao Yunchang, and I live in this house. I¡¯ve never seen you before. Are you related to Auntie Jia?¡± As neighbors, he had a good relationship with Jia Xiufang. Jia Xiufang was kind-hearted and always liked to have a good relationship with her neighbors wherever she went.


    ¡°I¡¯m her daughter.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard so much about you, and indeed, you are as beautiful and talented as they say.¡± He had often heard Jia Xiufang praising her daughter, whom he had only heard of but never seen before. She couldn¡¯t be described with just the word ¡°pretty,¡± as she looked like a girl who naturally carried the demeanor of a literature-loving person. So he gave Xiao Qian his highest evaluation of talent and looks, at least his own highest.


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡±


    Heh, that wasn¡¯t how he had evaluated himself in his past life. How had this guy described himself back then?


    Xiao Qian tried hard to think: tyrannical, messing up market prices, lawless, unreasonable, overbearing¡­ too many to remember.


    ¡°You can sit for a while. I¡¯ll go cook, and if you need me, just call.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Fu Gui¡¯er.¡±


    The man turned around and looked at Xiao Qian stiffly, ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, thank you, Brother Yunchang.¡±


    Oh, so he just misheard? The man nodded awkwardly to Xiao Qian and went back into the house.


    Xiao Qian quietly chuckled, his expression just now was hilarious.


    This guy¡¯s full name was Liao Fugui, and he was from an intellectual family. He was well-versed in classic literature from ancient to modern times, both Chinese and foreign. His hobby was studying and comparing different versions of Zizhi Tongjian and reciting quotes from great people. In short, he was a weirdo.


    But this man was remarkable. He was a member of the national renowned forensic psychiatry and psychology research group, a Doctor of Forensic Psychiatry, and later a part-time lecturer in legal psychology at a well-known domestic university. His doctoral supervisor and Xiao Qian¡¯s professor, Liu, were fellow apprentices. Based on seniority, Xiao Qian should have respectfully called him a senior or a brother from her previous life, but she never did.


    In her previous life, Xiao Qian had opened her own studio and worked alone, making a fortune from overcharging her clients. Meanwhile, Liao Fugui was poor despite working as a forensic psychiatrist and holding a part-time position as a doctoral supervisor. He despised Xiao Qian for driving a Maserati and acting like an overbearing female boss. He believed Xiao Qian had disturbed the market prices and was a bad influence. However, their professions occasionally intersected, and they had no choice but to interact.


    Liao Fugui couldn¡¯t win an argument against Xiao Qian¡¯s domineering attitude, and Xiao Qian had deliberately memorized an entire book of quotes from great people just to have a standoff with him.


    Liao Fugui¡¯s job was to accept commissions from the judicial department and provide assessments for people involved in criminal or civil cases with mental or psychological issues. In short, he was an expert in the identification of mental illness and psychological problems.


    This man, with the surname Liao and the name Fugui, was born into an intellectual family but felt that the name his parents had given him was a bit vulgar. So he gave himself the name Yunchang, and his friends called him Director Liao or Yunchang. Only Xiao Qian, who didn¡¯t get along with him, would call him by his full name, Liao Fugui.


    That¡¯s how their enmity began. One could say that they took completely different paths. Even though Xiao Qian was also occasionally invited to do psychological assessments for civil cases, she kept running into Liao Fugui. In this life, she wanted to avoid these pedantic intellectuals, but unexpectedly encountered him in such a speechless manner.


    If it were not for the rebirth background, she would have just seen him as a strange neighbor. However, with the memories of her past life, she realized how small the world really was.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t come back until a while later. Seeing Xiao Qian sitting on the chair playing Greedy Snake on her phone, she walked over and put her hand on Xiao Qian¡¯s and felt the cold. She immediately scolded.


    ¡°You silly girl, aren¡¯t you cold sitting here? Why didn¡¯t you find a place to wait?¡±


    ¡°¡­You came back late, and you still have the nerve to complain?¡± Xiao Qian was speechless.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it all for you and your brother making money? Hurry inside. Whose chair is this?¡±


    ¡°Liao Fugui¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Liao Yunchang.¡±


    With that, Jia Xiufang understood.


    ¡°Oh, Liao¡¯s such a thoughtful boy. Did you thank him? Let¡¯s invite him over for dinner tonight. He¡¯s always helping us out, even fixing our broken light bulb.¡±


    Jia Xiufang had a high opinion of this young and polite neighbor, knowing that he hadn¡¯t solved his personal issues. She had introduced several potential matches to Liao Fugui, and although none had worked out, the two families still visited each other frequently. Especially when she found out that Liao had lost his mother and was only relying on his father, Jia Xiufang¡¯s sympathy went through the roof.


    ¡°He¡¯s already cooking, don¡¯t bother him.¡± Xiao Qian thought that having dinner with Liao Fugui might give her a stomach ulcer.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll return the chair first, and Xiao Qian, you come along too, to meet Uncle Liao and your brother Liao.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± What? Liao Fugui has become her brother? Xiao Qian felt an uncomfortable chill, thinking of the side effects from her rebirth.


    CEO Tang Daye of a top 500 company is now her godfather, Lily Tang, who will become an overbearing CEO in the future, is now her dry sister, the landlord¡¯s foolish daughter is now her best friend, the girl who wants to jump off the roof is now her future sister-in-law, and now one of her rivals has become her brother?


    The good thing was, the father of her child was still the same person.


    Xiao Qian had mixed feelings as she watched Jia Xiufang knock on the door.


    Liao Fugui opened the door with an apron on, and Xiao Qian raised her eyebrows. Wow, he had a domestic side too?


    Not to mention, with his little glasses covered in steam from the pot, he looked quite domestic!


    ¡°Yunchang, this is my daughter Xiao Qian. You¡¯ve met her, right? Please take care of her, see, it¡¯s so embarrassing.¡± Auntie Jia said.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Auntie Jia, please come in and sit down.¡±


    Please don¡¯t agree with him! Xiao Qian roared in her heart.


    However, it seemed that Miss Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t hear her daughter¡¯s scream.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m sorry to bother you. Oh, what are you cooking? It smells so good!¡± Jia Xiufang kept talking as she walked into the house.

 Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: Chapter 470: Tighten the Wind and Pull the Call

    Chapter 496: Chapter 470: Tighten the Wind and Pull the Call


    Xiao Qian felt that her mother was great in many ways, but her strong temper with a touch of petty bourgeois trivia was a bit headache-inducing.


    Why are you going in when they¡¯re cooking!


    Especially since this was Liao Fugui¡¯s house, and Liao Fugui was there. He was a person Xiao Qian would have preferred to avoid due to his penchant for reciting scriptures. Yet her mother eagerly went straight to him. Collapse, crash!


    However, Jia Xiufang did not hear her daughter¡¯s inner scream and swaggered into Liao Fugui¡¯s home.


    Xiao Qian could only grit her teeth and follow. Actually, she preferred staying in the corridor with the smell of rotten cabbage that had been there for several months, than staying in Liao Fugui¡¯s musty house.


    Although she had worked with this guy in her past life, she had never been to his house. Upon entering, Xiao Qian was a little surprised.


    Mother said he and his father lived together, and the two bachelors actually kept their home so clean!


    Although Yu Minglang¡¯s house was also very clean, it was not the same. Yu Minglang rarely went back, didn¡¯t buy many things, and only had simple furniture. It was the home of a carefree bachelor, whereas Liao Fugui¡¯s father and son were obviously living their daily lives. They raised many flowers at home, and the balcony was full of them, as well as several bird cages with birds inside. It was clean and tidy, with a hint of floral fragrance in the air, giving off a very homely vibe.


    Thinking of her own Xiao Qiang, Xiao Qian decided to go to his place tomorrow and clean up the room before returning to school. Xiao Qiang had given her a spare key last time he came.


    While Xiao Qian was thinking about Yu Minglang, Liao Fugui glanced at her and thought that this seemingly cold girl looked especially warm at this moment. She sat quietly on the sofa, staring at the small succulent plants on the windowsill, and appeared aloof and elegant at first sight, but now looked like a well-behaved little girl. The same person had two different charms, each with its unique flavor.


    ¡°Do you like succulent plants, little sister Xiao Qian?¡±


    Xiao Qian continued to daydream, thinking about her plans for visiting Yu Minglang tomorrow. Jia Xiufang nudged her daughter, and then Xiao Qian snapped back to reality.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Liao Fugui asked again.


    ¡°Oh, no, I don¡¯t.¡±


    Well, that¡¯s awkward.


    The atmosphere suddenly cooled. Liao Fugui had initially wanted to find a topic of conversation to ease the awkwardness, but Xiao Qian poured cold water on it, not giving any room for maneuvering.


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t know about the grievances between her daughter and Liao Fugui in their past lives. She only felt that her daughter was acting a bit unusual today and hurriedly changed the subject with a smile.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t know anything except studying. She¡¯s becoming a bookworm and doesn¡¯t know how to raise flowers. Yun Chang, these flowers you¡¯ve raised are quite pretty. Are they easy to take care of?¡±


    ¡°They are quite easy to raise. They don¡¯t need watering all the time. Auntie Jia, would you like some? I¡¯ll break off a few leaves for you. Just throw them into a flowerpot when you get home, and they¡¯ll take root on their own after a while. They¡¯re very easy to take care of.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great.¡±


    While Liao Fugui went to break off some leaves, Jia Xiufang gave Xiao Qian a glare. You ungrateful girl, did you leave your manners with your dinner?


    Xiao Qian scoffed, thinking that her behavior today was absolutely polite compared to what this guy had done to her in their past life.


    It was also hard for Xiao Qian to imagine that this gentle man would become a sharp and musty old bachelor in ten years or so.


    The two of them had different positions in their past lives and had often clashed. However, Xiao Qian had to admit in her heart that this guy¡¯s professional skills were indeed strong. What was particularly commendable was his adherence to principles. In that particular environment, he fearlessly stood for justice against any power or wealth. This was the aspect that Xiao Qian admired the most.


    According to current regulations, mentally ill people who cause harm while being unable to identify or control their behavior should not be held criminally responsible, but their family members or guardians should be ordered to supervise and treat them. If necessary, the government will enforce treatment.


    Liao Fugui was an expert in psychiatric assessments. There were countless people who tried to bribe him to get certain results, but he held strong principles. Whether the person had a mental illness or not, he would not compromise or be swayed by anyone.


    So in their past life, he was just a respected but not wealthy public servant. Although Xiao Qian despised his musty demeanor, she admired the integrity that he shared with her own teacher.


    Many people can maintain justice for a year or two, but very few can persist for a lifetime without compromise, even when beaten numerous times.


    Well, they¡¯ve met, so be it. After all, their circle was small, and those who could make it to the top in the domestic arena were only a few people. Sooner or later, they were bound to meet. Xiao Qian comforted herself while taking a glance at Liao Fugui, who was wrapping leaves in newspaper for Jia Xiufang. This guy didn¡¯t seem to have the same annoying behavior as in his past life, and those irritating catchphrases hadn¡¯t shown up yet¡ª


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can keep these alive.¡± Jia Xiufang took the leaves and said modestly.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Happiness is about creating new experiences. If you create a new experience, you are a happy person,¡± Liao Fugui said earnestly.


    Jia Xiufang obviously didn¡¯t understand what he was talking about. She laughed awkwardly, thinking that this young man was good in every way, but it would be better if he didn¡¯t always say things others couldn¡¯t understand.


    Xiao Qian inwardly snickered. See, people just can¡¯t stand compliments. Just as she was about to praise Comrade Liao Fugui for not having the problems of his past life, he immediately said that catchphrase.


    Worried that Jia Xiufang would want to continue chatting with Liao Fugui, Xiao Qian pulled at her mother¡¯s sleeve, ¡°Mom, I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    ¡°We should go back to cook. Please greet your father for us, Yun Chang. We¡¯ll head back first.¡±


    Liao Fugui¡¯s father was a senior judge who hadn¡¯t returned from overtime work. Xiao Qian had not met the old man in her past life, but he was said to be very similar to Liao Fugui, a more intense version of Liao Fugui.


    Liao Fugui accompanied Xiao Qian and her mother to the door. As they opened the door, they saw a middle-aged woman in black standing outside, startling Jia Xiufang.


    The woman was about to knock on the door when it opened, making her a bit surprised. But when she saw the people inside the house, she immediately changed her face and smiled.


    ¡°Is this the residence of Deputy Chief Forensic Physician Liao Fugui?¡±


    At this point in time, Liao Fugui was not yet a professor, and his official title at the research institute was Deputy Chief Forensic Physician.


    ¡°It is. Who are you¡ª¡±


    ¡°Oh, Heaven¡¯s sake! You must help my brother get justice!¡± The middle-aged woman suddenly knelt down.


    Jia Xiufang stepped back in shock, wondering what kind of trouble was this, and why did trouble always come knocking at the door when she just wanted some flower leaves?


    Xiao Qian immediately understood that this woman must be a family member of a suspect in a case, here to seek favors from Liao Fugui.


    ¡°It¡¯s not my working hours now. Please leave, and we can discuss any complaints at my workplace,¡± Liao Fugui said politely.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to get involved in such messy matters and pulled her gossiping mother away. Come on, mom! Let¡¯s get out of here!

 Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: Chapter 471: Absolute Quality

    Chapter 497: Chapter 471: Absolute Quality


    Xiao Qian dragged Jia Xiufang towards the door, and as Xiufang looked back curiously, the middle-aged woman knelt on the floor, refusing to get up, and cried out loudly.


    ¡°My brother has a mental illness, inherited from my father. He was having a mental breakdown when he hurt someone. Please, you must help us! My eldest brother Liu Changfu cannot be found guilty. I have a family to support, and we all depend on him to earn money. Oh, my Lord!¡±


    The last few words were exaggerated and elongated, shouted like she was singing opera.


    Jia Xiufang had never seen anything like this before. Xiao Qian had already dragged her to the door, but she couldn¡¯t help but look back, her curiosity¡¯s getting the better of her.


    ¡°Comrade, please control your emotions. We are still investigating Comrade Liu Changfu¡¯s case, and the appraisal result has not been released yet. Can we discuss this at your workplace tomorrow?¡±


    Liao Fugui¡¯s advice obviously had no effect.


    The middle-aged woman saw that it wasn¡¯t working and glanced around, her eyes settling on Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang before suddenly crawling over and grabbing onto Jia Xiufang¡¯s leg.


    ¡°Lord in heaven! Please speak up for us. My eldest brother has to support our family. What will we do if he is imprisoned? Please, you have to help us!¡±


    ¡°Uh, well, I¡ª¡± Jia Xiufang hadn¡¯t even spoken when Xiao Qian covered her mouth. She shouldn¡¯t be saying anything carelessly, as it might cause trouble.


    Xiao Qian pulled Jia Xiufang along as the middle-aged woman saw that she hadn¡¯t gained any sympathy and shifted her focus to Xiao Qian.


    She continued to hold onto Jia Xiufang¡¯s leg, not letting go, but turned her pleading face towards Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Wife of the fair and just Lord, please speak up for us!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not his wife,¡± Xiao Qian calmly said. This woman seemed to be sick and was seeking medical treatment, mistaking Jia Xiufang for Liao Fugui¡¯s mother and herself for Liao Fugui¡¯s¡­ Ugh, it was horrifying. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of woman could endure Comrade Fugui and his serious, full-of-quotes character.


    ¡°These two are not my family members. Comrade, please go back. We will make a reasonable appraisal based on the results of Comrade Liu Changfu¡¯s case,¡± Liao Fugui said.


    Liu Changfu¡¯s case had already been examined by Liao Fugui and his colleagues. He did not have a mental illness. Although his relatives did indeed have mental illnesses, at the time he injured the person he was arguing with, he definitely had independent decision-making capabilities.


    Upon hearing the word ¡°reasonable appraisal,¡± the middle-aged woman realized that she couldn¡¯t stall any longer. She suddenly stood up, took a knife out of her pocket, and pointed it at Jia Xiufang¡¯s neck, shrieking.


    ¡°Are you trying to force us poor commoners into a dead end? Is that it? My family only has my brother as a source of income. If he is sentenced, who will take care of my paralyzed mother!¡±


    Jia Xiufang never thought that as a bystander, she would be involved in this matter. She felt a chill on her neck from the knife and the garlic-scented breath of the woman on her face, which made her legs tremble.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face instantly darkened when she saw her mother in danger. Her body lunged forward, ready to grab the woman¡¯s knife, but the woman threatened her with a trembling voice.


    ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer! If anyone comes closer, I¡¯ll kill her!¡±


    ¡°Comrade, please calm down. We can talk things through!¡± Liao Fugui said nervously, not expecting the woman¡¯s emotions to be so intense.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to talk about! Unless you promise to write a proof right now that my brother has a mental illness, so the judge won¡¯t sentence him!¡±


    At this point, Xiao Qian thought that if Liao Fugui just went along with the woman¡¯s request and had her release her mother, the proof would be useless anyway. The appraisal process was complicated, and without the signatures of several people, it would be invalid. It would suffice to deceive her with a random document.


    ¡°Even if I write it for you now, it won¡¯t work. Let go of her. Your actions are meaningless!¡±


    Liao Fugui¡¯s words made Xiao Qian curse inwardly. For f*ck¡¯s sake! This is what a real bookworm is like, not knowing how to be tactful.


    ¡°He can write it for you. You just need to calm down. We will help you with any difficulties, as long as you release my mother,¡± Xiao Qian interrupted Liao Fugui¡¯s nonsensical speech.


    ¡°But he said it won¡¯t work!¡± The middle-aged woman¡¯s emotions were clearly on the brink of collapse.


    Having run around and pleaded with countless people for days, only to face disappointment each time, her emotions had completely collapsed. This extreme behavior was a reaction to being unable to bear the tremendous pressure.


    ¡°He may not have the final say, but as a psychologist, I do. My word is more powerful.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, if you don¡¯t believe me, I¡¯ll have him write it for you right now.¡± Xiao Qian glared at Liao Fugui. Seeing him still standing there foolishly, she grabbed a slipper from the shoe rack and threw it at him. ¡°Hurry up and get a pen, what are you looking at!¡±


    Liao Fugui was stunned by Xiao Qian¡¯s sudden transformation into a domineering queen. He took off the slipper that had been scraped by Glasses and hurriedly went to find paper and a pen.


    ¡°Can you let my mother go now?¡±


    ¡°No¡­ not until he¡¯s finished writing and has left his handprint. Then I¡¯ll let her go!¡± Although she didn¡¯t know exactly how the documentation was written, the middle-aged woman guessed that having a handprint would make it effective.


    ¡°You¡¯re very tired from standing, aren¡¯t you? Why don¡¯t we sit on the sofa? I can see the dark circles under your eyes. You must be exhausted, right? For your brother¡¯s sake, you¡¯ve been really worried. If you¡¯re not sure, you can continue to hold this fat old lady hostage. Is that okay?¡±


    Xiao Qian tried to stabilize the woman¡¯s emotions. Jia Xiufang was initially frightened, her body trembling, but when she heard Xiao Qian call her a ¡°fat old lady,¡± she suddenly didn¡¯t feel so scared anymore.


    Jia Xiufang looked at Xiao Qian, hoping her daughter could leave this dangerous place. Instead, she saw Xiao Qian give her a reassuring look, and for some reason, when Jia Xiufang saw her daughter¡¯s confident gaze, her fear lessened.


    Liao Fugui brought the paper and pen. He quickly crouched down in front of the coffee table to write, although he wasn¡¯t sure what he was writing. All of his attention was on Jia Xiufang, who had been taken hostage. He was afraid that the kind-hearted neighbor would suffer because of him.


    Xiao Qian stood not far from the middle-aged woman and spoke in a very soft voice.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been working so hard for your brother¡¯s sake. It¡¯s rare to see someone like you, a younger sister who cares so much about her elder brother. Your brother isn¡¯t young either, so why didn¡¯t your sister-in-law come forward when he got into trouble?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t even mention that woman. She looked down on our family¡¯s poverty and left my brother for some bastard. It was because of her that my brother was so upset. He was drunk that day, and that person laughed at him for being a soft-shelled turtle, that¡¯s why he lost control and did something foolish. My father was mentally ill, my family depended on my brother after he died, and now he¡¯s in this situation as well. What am I supposed to do?¡±


    Xiao Qian guided the woman in venting her frustration while focusing on the knife held to her mother¡¯s neck. Her voice remained gentle, disarming the woman. She would use her professional skills to defuse her mother¡¯s crisis.

 Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Chapter 472: Really Admiring Her (Monthly Ticket 950+ Update)

    Chapter 498: Chapter 472: Really Admiring Her (Monthly Ticket 950+ Update)


    Talking sense to already emotionally exhausted and out-of-control people is pointless since they won¡¯t listen.


    Xiao Qian is now using an empathetic approach, expressing her understanding to release the woman¡¯s psychological stress.


    What people at their breaking point want to hear is a single word of approval. At this moment, they should be catered to.


    ¡°Your family¡¯s misfortune is terrible, but I sympathize with you the most. As a woman, it¡¯s tough on you to leave your child behind to deal with your brother¡¯s problems. It must be hard.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it? My husband died two years ago, and I was driven out by my in-laws. I could only return to my maiden home. Thankfully, my elder brother didn¡¯t despise me and provided me with sustenance. Now, with my brother in trouble, how can I stand by? My younger sister, my brother isn¡¯t a bad guy; he isn¡¯t¡­¡±


    The woman¡¯s tears fall, and her emotions don¡¯t seem as intense as before.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s such a tough life. What happened to the person your brother hurt?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°No internal organs were injured, but they won¡¯t let us go without compensation. Our family has no money. Our mother has been paralyzed for many years. We, siblings, work during the day and take care of our mother at night. All the money goes to our mother¡¯s treatment¡­and they¡¯re still suing us!¡±


    It¡¯s true that every pitiable person has a miserable backstory. Xiao Qian realized that the one who wanted to ask Liao Fugui for help wasn¡¯t a rich or powerful person, just an ordinary poor person.


    Jia Xiufang was scared; as she listened to the woman¡¯s story, she felt sadness herself and started to cry sniffling.


    ¡°Big sister, why are you doing this to yourself? I also have a paralyzed mother at home, and I know that caring for someone is not easy!¡±


    ¡°You know?¡±


    ¡°How could I not? My mom has been paralyzed for many years. My second brother and I take turns to care for her. However, my brother isn¡¯t as filial as yours. I am the only one who cares for my mother. People who are paralyzed need constant attention and need to be frequently shifted to avoid bedsores. It may sound easy, but it¡¯s truly exhausting¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s words resonated with the woman, as they both knew the hardship of caring for sick patients.


    Xiao Qian quickly stepped in, ¡°So, let¡¯s calm down, Auntie, and have a good talk. We can help you with any difficulties. After all, we¡¯re all ordinary people who struggle. What do you say?¡±


    The woman was noticeably shaken and loosened her grip on the knife. With tears streaming down her face, she looked towards Liao Fugui¡¯s direction.


    ¡°This is really the first time I¡¯ve done something like this¡­I had no other choice¡­¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s always a way. Come, talk to me, and I¡¯ll help. I¡¯m a psychologist. I have connections and the ability to help your family. Relax, it¡¯s okay¡­


    Xiao Qian began to try to lead the woman¡¯s thoughts.


    Liao Fugui understood the intention and cooperated with Xiao Qian¡¯s approach, saying, ¡°When one side faces difficulties, eight sides support. Just say if there are any problems.¡±


    ¡°Please help my family. I¡¯ll kneel down to you!¡± The middle-aged woman put the knife down, knelt on the ground again, and cried bitterly covering her face.


    Xiao Qian pulled her mother behind her, wanting Jia Xiufang to keep her distance. She then hugged the woman and patted her back soothingly.


    ¡°Everything will pass, trust me. It¡¯ll all be okay. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    ¡°What should I do¡­¡± The woman continued to cry helplessly. Xiao Qian gestured to her mother, ¡°Mom, you go make some soup or something. I think this woman hasn¡¯t eaten for a long time.¡±


    ¡°But you¡ª¡± Jia Xiufang was worried about her daughter. Although she pitied the woman, she had just threatened her daughter with a knife!


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Trust my profession.¡±


    After speaking to her mother, Xiao Qian casually kicked the knife on the ground into the gap between the sofa cushions, hiding this weapon from sight, which helped the woman¡¯s emotions.


    ¡°I am psychologist Chen Xiaoqian. Are you willing to share your troubles with me?¡±


    Liao Fugui watched in awe as Xiao Qian sat on the sofa, conducting psychotherapy on the woman. He admired Xiao Qian¡¯s professional foundation. From defusing the hostage situation to providing professional psychological counseling, she didn¡¯t waste a single word.


    Moreover, Liao Fugui noticed that Xiao Qian was now using what is academically called cognitive therapy in psychology. By changing the patient¡¯s inherent cognition, she is able to alter her current irritable, depressed, and anxious emotions.


    Cognitive therapy is quite common in psychotherapy and can be applied to various indications such as anorexia nervosa, alcohol dependence, social phobia, and even sexual dysfunction.


    This very professional conversational method can also be used to guide negative emotions. Liao Fugui¡¯s expertise is forensic psychiatry, while his auxiliary expertise is legal psychology. He has a unique set of skills for identifying mental and psychological illnesses. However, his clinical experience pales in comparison to Xiao Qian¡¯s.


    So, watching Xiao Qian skillfully and seamlessly conduct cognitive therapy for the woman, and release her emotions in the process, Liao Fugui couldn¡¯t help but admire her. He couldn¡¯t even interject; seeing her guide the woman to sob deeply, dispelling all lingering resentment, first expressing empathy to gain trust, then seamlessly integrating into cognitive therapy¡ªtruly impressive.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment lasted for about 2 hours. After crying, the woman¡¯s mood had noticeably changed from when she first arrived.


    ¡°Thank you, Dr. Chen. I don¡¯t feel so upset anymore. The incident earlier caused you trouble. Why don¡¯t you let someone else take me away? I¡¯m willing to be reeducated.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, and there¡¯s no need to trouble others. I¡¯ll leave you my phone number. If you feel upset later, you can call me. We¡¯ll set a time to chat. Auntie, there¡¯s always a way. Everything will be fine.¡±


    Xiao Qian wrote her phone number on a piece of paper and handed it to the woman, who gratefully bowed repeatedly. Finally, she left.


    ¡°May I ask your profession, Dr. Chen? Where have you studied? Can you leave your contact information for me? I may encounter related problems in my work, so we can exchange ideas.¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at Liao Fugui, indifferently replying, ¡°Forget it; we¡¯re not on the same path. I¡¯m just a money-hungry woman with a strong odor of copper. In the future, I¡¯ll disrupt the pricing of the psychological counseling market, monopolize the market, and act tyrannically. I¡¯m not a good person. You distinguished people should better distance from people like me. Stay true to your career, and I¡¯ll earn my money. We won¡¯t interfere with each other. Goodbye!¡±


    Jia Xiufang came over with the freshly-cooked soup, ¡°Where¡¯s the woman?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve all gone our separate ways, back to our families. Let¡¯s go home!¡± Xiao Qian led Jia Xiufang home, while Liao Fugui watched her leave, puzzled.


    How could someone still have such a malicious view of themselves?


    The young girl was truly interesting. He had seen everything she said and did. She wasn¡¯t the kind of person she claimed to be. She was a compassionate psychologist. He truly admired her.

 Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Chapter 473: Milk Kinship

    Chapter 499: Chapter 473: Milk Kinship


    Home is where the comfort is.


    Xiao Qian sips the lovingly-made soup by her mom and enjoys watching her mom¡¯s daily routine of disciplining her tardy younger brother. It makes her feel at ease.


    ¡°You little brat! Not coming home after school, where have you been roaming? You still know how to come back!¡± Jia Xiufang aimed a kick at her son¡¯s buttocks, while Chen Zilong dodged and explained.


    ¡°Our teacher detained us. Sister, you¡¯re back! Save me! Mom¡¯s having menopausal issues and is beating your well-behaved brother again!¡±


    ¡°As the saying goes, a sapling needs to be straightened lest it grows crooked. Da Long, our mom is doing it for your own good.¡± Xiao Qian answered gently, only her eye behind the glasses seemed a bit cunning.


    It¡¯s been a long time since she has seen such a scene. It really feels like home.


    The warm soup, the nagging mom, and the disobedient brother ¨C it¡¯s so good to be back home.


    ¡°Learn from your sister! When will you know better? Not returning home after school and wandering around aimlessly, did you go hang out with those unruly youngsters again outside the school?¡±


    ¡°No, Mom, I didn¡¯t! I just went to the game hall for a bit after school. I went on my own, I didn¡¯t go with anyone else ¨C Ah!¡±


    Chen Zilong screamed as Jia Xiufang took off her slippers and smacked him on the shoulder with them.


    ¡°I¡¯ll show you not to study hard! I¡¯ll show you to go to the game hall! Do you have money now? Are you arrogant now?!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go anymore, sister, please save me!¡± As Chen Zilong tried to seek refuge behind Xiao Qian, Jia Xiufang scolded angrily.


    ¡°Stand right there! I am only going to hit you a few times. If you dare to run, I¡¯ll use a feather duster to flog you to death! ¡±


    Not daring to run anymore, Chen Zilong obediently let his mom vent her anger.


    After drinking half a bowl of soup, now feeling warmed, Xiao Qian put down the soup bowl and said earnestly:


    ¡°Da Long, don¡¯t blame our mom. She just had a knife at her throat, and she was terrified. With you as the only man in our family, she got more scared when you didn¡¯t come back.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that true? That knife just now was aimed right at me. Oh, my goodness, I was scared to death!¡± Even now, Jia Xiufang was still trembling when she thinks about it, knowing that she had a brush with death.


    ¡°What happened, Mom? Tell me! Are you okay? Are you hurt?¡± Upon hearing this, the smiley expression on Chen Zilong¡¯s face vanished, replaced with a look of tension and seriousness.


    ¡°At least you little brat has some filial piety, knowing to care about your mother. It¡¯s alright, thanks to your sister, it was all like this¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang, unable to wait, recounted the whole story to Chen Zilong, who was scared to death. Chen Zilong touched his mom¡¯s neck, and after seeing that it was only chubby and nothing else, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    He sat there pale-faced and took a long time to regain his senses. ¡°Mom, why would you be so bold? If you¡¯d left when my sister told you to leave, wouldn¡¯t everything be fine now? Sister, your skills at diffusing situations have improved! Effortlessly saving a lost middle-aged woman!¡±


    ¡°What can I expect from you!¡± Jia Xiufang complained about her son.


    Pondering for a moment, Chen Zilong stood up and walked towards the door.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Jia Xiufang asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to find our neighbor, that four-eyed nerd ¨C ah, sister, I wasn¡¯t talking about you!¡± Chen Zilong narrowly dodged the chopsticks thrown by Xiao Qian.


    How could he forget that his family also has a ¡°four-eyed¡± member?


    ¡°I was talking about Liao Yun Chang! Our mom usually gets along pretty well with him. How could he cause such big trouble for our mom!¡±


    ¡°You come back! Don¡¯t make a fool of yourself! This matter can¡¯t be blamed on him. What will our mom do to deal with the neighbors once you¡¯ve stirred up trouble?¡± Xiao Qian scolded her delusional little brother.


    Although she didn¡¯t like Liao Fugui either, she couldn¡¯t blame him for what happened. Indeed, this was not his fault.


    As Xiao Qian lectured her brother on how to be a good person, the doorbell rang, and Jia Xiufang went to answer it.


    Standing outside the door was a middle-aged man who looked similar to Liao Fugui, wearing glasses thicker than the bottom of a bottle. Although a bit older and with more wrinkles on his face, it was not difficult to see that he must have been a handsome guy when he was young. He extended his hand towards Jia Xiufang with an apologetic expression on his face and said,


    ¡°Sorry for causing you trouble, my dear younger sister. As soon as I got off work, I heard about this incident; were you scared?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all right. What are you talking about? I wasn¡¯t hurt.¡±


    Liao Fugui stood next to his father, with two boxes of milk bought from the supermarket downstairs in his hands, as a consolation to Jia Xiufang¡¯s frightful experience.


    Jia Xiufang tried to invite him in to have a polite conversation, but Liao¡¯s father declined. Taking a glance at the dining table in the living room, he realized that the family was in the middle of having dinner, and figured it would be impolite for him to disturb. So, he stood at the entrance and kept apologizing to Jia Xiufang.


    Chen Zilong whispered into Xiao Qian¡¯s ear, ¡°Sister, do you think this old man has set his sights on our mom? I¡¯ve seen him around all the time, trying to please her. Just yesterday, he brought a watermelon over, claiming he couldn¡¯t finish it on his own. Watermelons are so expensive now, he didn¡¯t just give her one without a reason. I think he has ulterior motives.¡±


    ¡°Could that be so?¡± Watching the interaction between the two middle-aged people, Xiao Qian thought, it sure seems animated. She accidentally glanced at Liao¡¯s father and saw Liao Fugui standing beside him.


    Her mouth twitched. She really didn¡¯t want to have a brother like him.


    She then whispered to her brother,


    ¡°Da Long, when you have the chance, you should¡­¡±


    It would be better to keep Liao¡¯s father at a distance. Her mom, as a charming old woman, wouldn¡¯t have a shortage of men pursuing her. Although slightly overweight and indecisive, she stood out among the many older ladies. Otherwise, how could she give birth to a beauty like Xiao Qian herself?


    Liao Fugui looked at Xiao Qian and Chen Zilong, a playful flicker in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, as if she were scheming a prank. When her brother asked her a question, she secretly tapped his head.


    She seemed like a mischievous elder sister, quite different from the professional psychologist she¡¯d just been.


    After chatting with Liao¡¯s father, Jia Xiufang politely thanked him, and with lots of pushing and shoving, Liao¡¯s father finally stuffed the shopping into Jia Xiufang¡¯s hands. Soon after, he left with Liao Fugui, and the house quieted down.


    ¡°Look at how polite your Uncle Liao is! Seriously! Buying things for us when he didn¡¯t have to. I wasn¡¯t afraid at all ¨C Why didn¡¯t he buy the walnut milk?¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh at her mom, who just pretended to be polite for a while before wanting to accept Liao¡¯s father¡¯s kind offer.


    Finally, the family had time to sit down and have dinner together. Jia Xiufang, as the head of the household, wanted to express her thoughts on today¡¯s incident.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, Da Long, the matter today was a close call. What have you two learned from it?¡±


    Chen Zilong thought for a moment while holding chopsticks in his mouth, ¡°Mom, you like walnut milk. I¡¯ll go to the store and exchange a box for you tomorrow.¡±


    Jia Xiufang, annoyed, knocked on his head with her chopsticks, ¡°All you care about all day is eating and eating! What I want to say is that today¡¯s situation has made me realize the importance of the bond between siblings. The love between brothers and sisters is deeper than any other. You two should always try to support each other. If one of you is in trouble, the other must not stand idly by. Remember, you two are milk kinship. Look at that woman, how touching it is that she would travel far and wide for her brother.¡±


    ¡°Puff!¡± Xiao Qian almost spat out the soup she had in her mouth.


    Ms. Jia Xiufang, you¡¯ve gone off-topic, haven¡¯t you?

 Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Chapter 474: Cant Help but Laugh (Update with 1000+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 500: Chapter 474: Can¡¯t Help but Laugh (Update with 1000+ Monthly Tickets)


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at Jia Xiufang¡¯s conclusion.


    ¡°Mom, after looking at it for so long, this is the only thing you got? With your understanding, if this were a college entrance exam essay, you wouldn¡¯t even get a single point. It deviates from socialist core values and promotes negative energy. Are you asking us to learn from her behavior of seeking revenge on society for her loved ones? Although her experiences deserve sympathy, they should not be emulated!¡±


    Even though that woman is pitiful, her actions are definitely wrong.


    Wanting her elder brother to evade legal trial on grounds of mental illness and then kidnapping innocent Jia Xiufang, although she is pitiful herself, her actions are absolutely wrong.


    ¡°I¡¯m just making an analogy. Seeing her anxious for her brother, I think of my useless second brother. I¡¯m afraid you and your brother will end up like this in the future. People say that siblings are the closest in the world, but once they get married and have their own families, they start growing apart. I really don¡¯t want to see my brother and sister fighting like me and your second uncle¡­¡±


    ¡°Did my second uncle ask for money from you again?¡±


    Xiao Qian frowns.


    Ever since her family¡¯s demolition incident, when her second uncle played dirty tricks behind their back and was cleaned up by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, he probably knew that Xiao Qian¡¯s family was not the same as before. He no longer offended Jia Xiufang but started pestering her every day, crying poor and pretending to be pitiful.


    Jia Xiufang hates her second brother¡¯s shameless actions and can¡¯t refuse them completely. Being pestered and annoyed every day is too much for her. Xiao Qian foresaw this situation before going to school. For some shameless people, you can¡¯t measure them with normal people¡¯s thinking.


    Ordinary people who caused such a stir would not have the nerve to see Jia Xiufang anymore. Second Uncle¡¯s family embodies what it means to be shameless and invincible in the world. They act like they had never done those things before, and they find a chance to use elderly people as an excuse to come and annoy Jia Xiufang.


    So Xiao Qian issued a strict order to Jia Xiufang: no lending money and if there¡¯s any trouble, call the emergency contact number left by Yu Minglang. Xiao Qiang will send someone to handle it. If anyone dares to lend a penny to Second Uncle, don¡¯t blame Xiao Qian for turning against them when she comes back.


    Jia Xiufang is a little afraid of her daughter, she doesn¡¯t dare to disobey her words, so Second Uncle has borrowed money several times but hasn¡¯t gotten a single cent.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about borrowing money. Our shop has been demolished, you rented out one set, and the other set is getting ready for rent after your decoration. Now it¡¯s almost ready, your second uncle said he wants to rent it to your cousin. He said he¡¯ll pay the same rent as renting to outsiders. Your cousin is unemployed at home and has no business, so he wants to do some small business. I¡¯m also in a dilemma, renting to anyone else is the same.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, renting to anyone else is the same? That¡¯s funny! Mom, you¡¯ve been doing business for so long, how come your mind still can¡¯t turn? Weasels don¡¯t have any good intentions when they visit chickens! He says he¡¯ll take the rent, but he absolutely won¡¯t. He¡¯ll definitely say that he doesn¡¯t have money at home and wants to rent later, right?¡±


    Renting later means first living in the house and then giving the money, while renting first means first giving money and then living in the house.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what he said. How did you know?¡± Jia Xiufang asks Xiao Qian admiringly.


    ¡°I also know that he plans to let his useless son occupy our shop without giving us a penny. When you try to ask for rent, he¡¯ll just cry poor. He¡¯ll rent it for three to five years. By then, if housing prices go up, they¡¯ll come over with a bag of money and forcibly buy your shop. And that amount of money will be the exact cost of your shop! So not only do we have to provide a place for them to live for free for a few years, but we also have to make up for the increase in housing prices!¡±


    House prices are about to rise. The property in Xiao Qian¡¯s name and the one in Jia Xiufang¡¯s hands were personally chosen by Big Brother Yu. That location will be a bustling area in the future, and the prices will rise several times. The properties worth more than a million dollars will eventually be forcibly bought by Second Uncle¡¯s family for tens or hundreds of thousands. This is something that can happen.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that impossible?¡±


    ¡°Why not? Do they have any limits? You¡¯re doing well in recycling construction materials now, and you have plenty of money on hand. According to the plan I gave you, you¡¯ll need to buy several more shops like this in the coming years. By then, Second Uncle will kneel in front of you with his whole family, crying about their misfortunes, saying you have so many properties, why can¡¯t you sell one to his family? They throw money at you to grab the property, and after grabbing it, they will still say with high morality that they bought it with their own money, and you have so much money, you can¡¯t even take your own brother¡¯s money!¡±


    ¡°It makes me so angry!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s blood boiled hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s hypothesis, and she spat several times on the floor, angering Chen Zilong as well.


    ¡°That¡¯s too shameless!¡±


    ¡°Da Long, Mama is sometimes indecisive and easily softened. If she dares to make a mistake, you must call me immediately. I¡¯ll come back and deal with it. If anyone dares to take our house or lend our money to the ungrateful wretches, I¡¯ll blame you when I come back. Got it?!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sister, I got it. I remember everything that Second Uncle has done to our family!¡±


    Xiao Qian patted Chen Zilong¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Fulfill your mission and perform well!¡±


    Without dreams.


    Xiao Qian went to Yu Minglang¡¯s house the next day, which was cold and empty, lacking the warmth of a home. He must not have been back for a long time.


    At this moment, he must be working overtime. Xiao Qian hasn¡¯t received any news from him for several days.


    Opening the windows, she took a rag and wiped the dust-covered furniture, then took a mop to scrub the floor of each room. The house was so big that it was quite a hassle to clean up. Xiao Qian cleaned the rooms spotlessly and left a note for him, telling him she had been there.


    Having done all this, she left.


    As soon as she reached the entrance of the residential area, she saw Father Yu walking towards her and was a little surprised.


    ¡°Uncle?¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Xiao Qian.¡± Father Yu was also slightly surprised when he saw Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I came to dust Ming Lang¡¯s house, are you¡ª¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just strolling around.¡±


    ¡°Then take your time strolling. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Xiao Qian bid him farewell, walked a few steps, then turned back and saw Father Yu¡¯s lonely figure. After some consideration, she decided to go back to him.


    ¡°Uncle, are you here to visit old friends?¡±


    ¡°Um, no, just walking around aimlessly. What¡¯s up, you little girl, want to accompany me for a while?¡±


    ¡°I happen to have nothing to do, and I want to listen to your rich experience as a senior and receive some ideological education.¡± Xiao Qian felt that Father Yu¡¯s behavior was somewhat unusual and did not feel reassured about him wandering around aimlessly.


    She was not comfortable leaving him alone.


    ¡°Let¡¯s walk together then. You young people these days are busy with work and school and have no time to come back and chat with me.¡±


    ¡°What about Auntie?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention that unreasonable old woman to me! She¡¯s ignoring me, and I won¡¯t talk to her either!¡± Father Yu said angrily.


    Oh, is it because of Xiao Qian¡¯s Aunt that they had another fight?


    Seeing Father Yu¡¯s expression, Xiao Qian knew that he was at a disadvantage again. She felt a little sympathy, but why did she also feel like laughing when she saw the stubborn old man¡¯s frustrated expression?

 Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: Chapter 475: Waiting for Growth

    Chapter 501: Chapter 475: Waiting for Growth


    Xiao Qian was trying hard to hold in her laughter, feigning a serious look on her face.


    ¡°You mischievous girl, are you laughing at me inside? Let me tell you, I was being tolerant towards you and the other women. I was simply not arguing with the old lady,¡± Father Yu said, trying to regain his dignity.


    Xiao Qian lowered her head, trying hard not to laugh and echoed his words.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, uncle. You are indeed the man among men, understanding that a well-ordered family can lead to a well-ordered country. Emphasizing the greater good and not being petty, you don¡¯t argue with us women, and that shows your magnanimity. Otherwise, with your strength, my aunt would faint if you hit her.¡±


    That was some successful flattery.


    Father Yu¡¯s mouth lifted into a subtle smile.


    ¡°How could I physically confront a woman? It¡¯s always me being patient with her. This old lady, she¡¯s been unreasonable for decades, always ready to hit me¡ªthis kind of domestic violence is wrong, no one should hit anyone!¡±


    He¡¯s just digging himself into a bigger hole¡­


    Seeing Father Yu acting like this, Xiao Qian actually felt more affectionate towards him. From what she had heard from others, Father Yu was usually strict in managing the company and trained a very strong team. However, at home, he was extremely caring towards his wife, never retorting even when he was scolded. It made him appear even more endearing.


    ¡°Uncle, our city has so many tourist spots, why don¡¯t you let the driver take you somewhere else for a visit? There¡¯s nothing much to see here.¡±


    The residential community was developed by Yu Mingyi. Although the environment was quite nice, it wasn¡¯t so amazing that Father Yu would come here alone just to stroll around.


    Father Yu seemed to be wandering aimlessly, but eventually stopped under a tree. He gazed at the small buds growing on the tree with nostalgia.


    Unless you looked closely, you wouldn¡¯t notice them. Those tiny green buds brought a sense of calm to those looking at them, making them quite pleasant after a long winter.


    ¡°This is a jujube tree, very many years old,¡± Father Yu said, touching the bark sincerely.


    ¡°They say as long lived as a turtle for a thousand years, and as a jujube tree for ten thousand years, but it seems like a jujube tree can only live for about 100 years or so?¡± Xiao Qian, not very knowledgeable about it, wondered if Father Yu had come all this way just to see this old jujube tree.


    ¡°This one isn¡¯t 100 years old, but it¡¯s certainly a few decades old. It was here when I was young and has remained after much transformation. When your eldest brother bought this land to develop the apartments, the only suggestion I made was to keep this tree.¡±


    ¡°That must have been quite difficult for elder brother.¡±


    Designing the landscape to incorporate this short tree with the upscale surroundings was truly a feat. Elder brother should give his designer commendation for this ¨C it wasn¡¯t easy. From this, it was clear how filial elder brother was towards his parents; he would go above and beyond to satisfy their wishes without question. Probably Father Yu merely mentioned it offhand, but elder brother made sure to remember it.


    Xiao Qian noticed Father Yu¡¯s gaze and gave an awkward smile, quickly changing the subject, ¡°Are the jujubes on this tree sweet?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t like jujubes.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± This line of conversation was going to be a dead end. Chatting with this old man is exhausting!


    ¡°But your Aunt likes them. She especially enjoys the jujube cakes your other aunt makes. Women seem to like such sweet stuff. I don¡¯t understand what¡¯s so great about it. However, don¡¯t underestimate the contribution of this jujube tree. Back in the day, there were a few such trees in this area. When the jujubes became ripe, your youngest uncle would gather his friends and come here to pick them. He was always the fastest, beating other kids to it. The amount of fruit he collected was always the most!¡±


    ¡°He was always so domineering¡­¡± Xiao Qian could easily imagine the smug expression on Yu Minglang¡¯s face as a child.


    Having such a troublesome child must have been quite a headache.


    ¡°I tried to teach him not to be selfish and refrain from picking too many jujubes so others could have some. But he wouldn¡¯t listen since he knew his aunt loved them. As a result, we had jujube cakes every meal, which put me in an awkward position. Who would want to eat that?! And during this season, there would always be complaints. Not only would your youngest uncle pick jujubes but he would also lead the kids to skip classes and harvest melons. When the farmers came complaining, he would hide at his aunt¡¯s house. Your aunt had to pay the farmers 2 yuan and then squabbled with me for a week, always acting like a little girl.¡±


    ¡°So what happened afterwards?¡± Xiao Qian wondered. Two yuan was a lot of money back in those days. Just how many melons did her man destroy?


    ¡°In the end, your other aunt gave her five yuan and she stopped crying. She¡¯s always been like this, liking to take advantage whenever she can but never able to accept losses. Even after she got married, she¡¯d often come back to take advantage, sponging off us. But she¡¯s not really a bad person¡­ It¡¯s just that now that she¡¯s old¡­¡±


    When reminiscing earlier, Father Yu seemed nostalgic, but as he thought of her sister¡¯s current behavior, he could only sigh.


    Xiao Qian remained silent, not taking up the conversation.


    She realized that Father Yu wanted to vent and was using her as a sounding board. As the younger generation, she needed to refrain from giving any opinions.


    No matter what Father Yu said about her aunt, it was okay. But if she said something, it would be a different matter.


    Father Yu also fell silent for a while. Earlier that day, as he was passing by, he had suddenly thought about his younger days. At that time, they were not wealthy, but they were a big, happy family. There were little arguments, but no major conflicts. Upon hearing what Xiao Qian had done to his daughter-in-law, Father Yu was taken aback. He had no idea that his sister had done so many such things. He also felt sorry for his wife, who had been tolerating her sister-in-law¡¯s actions all these years. He realized that his wife¡¯s magnanimity played a major role in keeping the family together.


    He had mixed feelings. Seeing the jujube tree that his family used to pick from when they were not so wealthy, he felt nostalgic. However, the familial bond had diluted over the years and the family had started to drift apart, which made him upset.


    Their aunt always did whatever she wanted without considering the feelings of others. However, her brother still cared about her. Now that his sister had thoroughly disappointed him, Father Yu was truly hurt.


    Xiao Qian was initially annoyed with her aunt, but seeing Father Yu touch the jujube tree and reminisce about the past, she felt more pity for her aunt.


    This wilful and capricious old woman had destroyed her kinship with her brother because of her capriciousness.


    ¡°What are you thinking about, you little devil, looking so serious?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m reflecting on the importance of cherishing everyone who treats me well. No one is entitled to spoil me or treat me well. I can¡¯t exhaust the love of someone who treats me well, or make them disheartened. Sometimes, it¡¯s cute for a girl to be a little self-willed and capricious as long as it doesn¡¯t violate principles. But excess is always bad. After all, those who love and care for me won¡¯t always have the patience to wait for me to grow up.¡±

 Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: Chapter 476: Things Take a Turn (1050+ Monthly Tickets Update)

    Chapter 502: Chapter 476: Things Take a Turn (1050+ Monthly Tickets Update)


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words deeply touched Father Yu.


    Actually, Xiao Qian felt more sympathy for Xiufang¡¯s parents ¨C Yu Minglang¡¯s grandparents.


    These two elders might not see their daughter mature and sensible until the moment they closed their eyes for the last time.


    Such immature personalities living till old age but still acting like self-important little princesses, committing selfish acts everywhere, Psychology calls it ¡°big baby mentality¡± ¨C just like children who never grow up. They don¡¯t know what they should do for their family and society at a certain age. 90% of domestic families¡¯ misfortune is related to big baby mentality.


    At this age, Xiufang still hasn¡¯t understood her family members with the maturity and rationality that an adult should have.


    She only thinks about her own satisfaction, not realizing that her actions deeply hurt Father and Mother Yu¡¯s hearts. To put it bluntly, even if all the people in the world were combined, they wouldn¡¯t be as important as herself in Xiufang¡¯s heart. She loves herself too much, always treating herself as a baby.


    Xiao Qian is also someone who loves herself very much, but different from Xiufang, Xiao Qian¡¯s heart has a few important people. She would think about their feelings before making a decision, such as the case with Xiufang. Even though Xiao Qian had the ability to make Xiufang never stand up again, she still chose the approach of letting Father Yu take action.


    All of that was because she considered Ming Lang¡¯s feelings, and that was the difference.


    Poor Father Yu and the other elders at the Yu Family, they spent a lifetime loving Xiufang but never got anything in return. Instead, their excessive devotion turned Xiufang into someone who only knew how to take, which had to do with both human selfishness and the spoils of their environment. In any case, this outcome is something no one wants to see.


    Father Yu looked at Xiao Qian, wondering why his little sister, who had lived for so long, still didn¡¯t have a child who was more insightful. In the end, he couldn¡¯t figure it out and could only helplessly and nostalgically glance at the jujube tree.


    ¡°Regarding the things your Aunt did to you, I will give you a satisfactory answer, not just for you, but also for our family.¡±


    Xiao Qian remained noncommittal. Father Yu was a decisive person, and whatever he decided to do, there was basically no room for maneuver. The fact that he could come over today must have meant that he had made up his mind to sever his last bit of tolerance towards Xiufang.


    Suddenly, Xiao Qian thought of what Jia Xiufang said to her and Chen Zilong yesterday about siblings drifting apart after marriage. Xiao Qian thought nothing of the statement.


    Everyone has their own lives. Family is a combination of many people from different places coming together to form a whole, and then splitting again into new smaller families. Though saying people drift apart may be a bit harsh, living separate lives without interfering with each other but still offering help when faced with problems is the wish of the elders.


    Unfortunately, it went contrary to their wishes, as Xiufang was too good at courting disaster.


    Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t speak well of her enemies, so when Father Yu made the promise, she only gave a slight smile but didn¡¯t express any opinions ¨C not adding fuel to the fire yet not saying she would forgive either.


    There would be no forgiveness after the harm has been done, this was the principle ¨C but this principle might change due to the phone call Father Yu was about to receive.


    ¡°Boss, you have a call!¡± The bodyguard ran over from the outside and handed Father Yu a mobile phone.


    As Father Yu took the phone, he said to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take this call, and you¡¯ll ride in my car later. I¡¯ll have the driver send you.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded. It was time for her to go back to school.


    ¡°I¡¯m Yu Weiguo ¨C Li Zhen?¡±


    Hearing this name, Xiao Qian was shocked.


    Wasn¡¯t this the child from Aunt Xiufang¡¯s family?


    All the trouble Xiufang had caused was because of Li Zhen.


    Li Zhen and the scumbag Ni Jianren, who almost got engaged to Xiao Qian before, were a gay couple. Because Ni Jianren wanted to deceive Xiao Qian into a marriage first and then set fire to her family, Ming Lang took action against Li Zhen, forcing Xiufang¡¯s husband to transfer Li Zhen to a remote area.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know yet that something happened to Li Zhen. He had just been rescued and was now lying in the hospital ward calling Father Yu.


    Upon hearing this familiar name, her instincts told her that something was wrong.


    ¡°How was your surgery? Was it successful? What, you still can¡¯t stand up? Child, don¡¯t worry, your uncle will find the best doctor for you. We¡¯ll definitely cure you!¡± Although Father Yu hated Xiufang for doing such things, he didn¡¯t have much resentment toward her child.


    Especially now that Li Zhen was facing the risk of paralysis, Father Yu couldn¡¯t say harsh words to him. He had to put the issues between the parents aside, and if the child didn¡¯t do anything wrong, he should still get treated.


    ¡°Uncle, the doctor said I might not be able to stand up again, but that¡¯s not the important thing. I want to ask you if you have Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s contact information. I want to talk to her.¡±


    Li Zhen¡¯s voice sounded tired.


    ¡°You want Xiao Qian¡¯s phone number?¡± Father Yu instinctively looked at Xiao Qian, not knowing what the situation was. He reflexively turned his back to Xiao Qian and asked in a low voice.


    ¡°What do you want her number for?¡±


    Was this going to be another wave of trouble?


    ¡°I heard my parents arguing while I was lying in the hospital room, and I found out that my mother did some bad things. I want to apologize to Chen Xiaoqian in person. The situation was caused by me, and I hope she can forgive my mother, considering that I am now a disabled person.¡±


    After honing himself in a remote area for so long, Li Zhen¡¯s character had also changed.


    In that nationally impoverished county, he was far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, free from the scheming of others, and without the attraction of glittering nightlife. What he faced were those honest faces. Many of his mannerisms as a rich playboy had changed.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Child, listen to your uncle. If you¡¯re sick, get well. This matter has nothing to do with you, and I have it all in my heart. Now don¡¯t think about anything else, just get your body well, alright?¡±


    ¡°Uncle, I really feel guilty like this. I won¡¯t be able to heal in peace if I don¡¯t see Chen Xiaoqian ¨C Actually, whether I heal or not doesn¡¯t matter much anymore. I¡¯ll spend the second half of my life in bed. Uncle, can you please fulfill my wish?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Father Yu also felt distressed. A healthy kid went out to gain experience, and now he¡¯s coming back lying down unable to get up anymore. And Li Zhen went there because of his son¡¯s actions. To say he didn¡¯t have any guilt would be a lie.


    Father Yu reluctantly turned around and was just about to speak to Xiao Qian when he suddenly felt his hand lighten.


    The bodyguard by his side was shocked with eyes wide open. Could it be that someone dared to snatch something from the big boss¡¯s hand?


    Xiao Qian snatched Father Yu¡¯s phone.


    ¡°I am Chen Xiaoqian. We¡¯ll talk when we meet later. You cooperate with the doctor¡¯s treatment now. We¡¯ll be there soon.¡±


    After finishing, she hung up the phone and returned it to Father Yu.


    ¡°Uncle, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°You little girl, you really are¡­¡±


    Father Yu was both angry and amused but admired her even more.


    This girl was not simple. She knew that she would have to go anyway, so instead of agreeing when he asks, it was better to take the initiative. She really was an understanding, practical, and high EQ girl.

 Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: Chapter 477: Seeing Through Everything (Monthly Ticket 1100+ Update)

    Chapter 503: Chapter 477: Seeing Through Everything (Monthly Ticket 1100+ Update)


    Li Zhen¡¯s hospital room was in excellent condition, and the Li family made every effort to treat him, even bringing in experts from other places. However, even the experts were at a loss in the face of his illness. No matter how high-class the ward was, it could not bring back a healthy body.


    Xiao Qian, led by Father Yu, arrived at the hospital, and Mother Yu came over too, standing at the entrance. As they looked at each other, they both saw the agitation in each other¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t they say the operation was successful? Why is there no sensation?¡± Mother Yu asked Father Yu. She had been notified last night that Li Zhen¡¯s operation was successful, but today, news came that the situation was very grave, and there was no normal post-operative response.


    This situation was heading towards paralysis.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask the doctor later, see what¡¯s going on and whether it¡¯s treatable or not. If not, we¡¯ll find someone else!¡± Father Yu was also simmering with anger.


    Outside the ward and in front of a window, Li Zhen¡¯s father stood. Xiao Qian was surprised when she first saw him.


    It didn¡¯t seem to be too long since she last saw Father Li, which was when she had just met Yu Minglang and went to Li¡¯s house with him to settle matters.


    At that time, Father Li seemed quite healthy. But now, with white temples and a worn expression, he looked as if he had aged ten years. The reckless actions of his wife and the accident of his son had crushed him.


    Seeing Father Yu, Father Li extended his hand, and they shook hands. Father Li spoke with shame,


    ¡°I failed to properly teach my son and control my wife, and I¡¯ve caused such trouble for your family. I¡¯m truly ashamed. If Li Zhen were not so seriously ill, I should personally apologize to you.¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s me who didn¡¯t educate my younger sister well. It¡¯s my fault!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that, it¡¯s all my fault!¡±


    They both apologized to each other from the bottom of their hearts. Neither of them usually spoke in such a sincere manner. Aunt had drawn both her husband and her older brother into great trouble without even considering the consequences.


    Father Li and Father Yu used to be friends, and their relationship was quite good. Even after Father Li moved to another area, they still kept in close touch. Father Yu felt that he didn¡¯t deserve to see his friend anymore, as he shouldn¡¯t have married his sister to him.


    Father Li also felt guilty towards Father Yu, believing everything was caused by his wife. He had neglected his wife¡¯s thought process due to his busy work, and now both fathers found themselves in a passive situation.


    ¡°Now is not the time for a struggle session; how¡¯s the child doing?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    Father Li sighed and shook his head.


    Xiao Qian had been standing by them, quietly listening to their conversation and deciding her next steps. What on earth did Li Zhen need her for?


    Just then, Li Zhen¡¯s chief physician arrived. Father Li called him over, and the chief physician began to explain Li Zhen¡¯s condition.


    ¡°As you can see in these images, the injured area is a relatively mild cauda equina injury in terms of spinal cord damage. The ability of the cauda equina to resist injury is stronger than that of the spinal cord. According to our assessment, the worst post-operative outcome for him should be Level E, or perhaps even better than that.¡±


    ¡°What the hell are you talking about? Speak in terms we can understand!¡± Father Yu said impatiently.


    Mother Yu, being a doctor, understood and explained to everyone, ¡°All spinal fractures can potentially lead to paralysis, but the degree of paralysis and postoperative recovery varies. Medically, paralysis is divided into levels A to E, with A being the most severe, meaning completely bedridden, unable to care for oneself, and unable to control one¡¯s bowel and bladder. Level E is the mildest form, causing numbness in a specific area.¡±


    ¡°So what¡¯s his current situation?¡± Father Yu asked further.


    Xiao Qian silently looked at the images, seeming to have an idea.


    ¡°I can¡¯t explain it clearly to you, but let me put it in simpler terms. According to Li Zhen¡¯s imaging results, his condition should be considered less severe than Level E, and he would only need to rest and recover. However¡­ his current condition has reached the most severe point, with no sensations and loss of control over his bowel and bladder.¡±


    For a young man, this was the cruelest thing in the world. With zero dignity and being unable to even handle basic bodily functions, he had to rely on others for help. The blow to a young man could be immense, and if he had a fragile mental ability to cope, he might develop depression or even choose to end his life.


    Mother Yu¡¯s words plunged everyone into silence.


    Xiao Qian took the images from Mother Yu, asked the doctor a few professional questions, and received answers one by one. Mother Yu, puzzled, asked Xiao Qian,


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you studying Psychology? How do you understand this?¡±


    Instead of replying directly to Mother Yu, Xiao Qian continued to question the doctor,


    ¡°So, based on your examination results, Li Zhen¡¯s body should not be experiencing this kind of physiological condition, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, we don¡¯t understand why this is happening either. We¡¯re holding an emergency meeting, but domestic cases in this area are nonexistent, and we can¡¯t find any references. Perhaps you could transfer him abroad for more advanced examinations?¡±


    My great country, with thousands of years of Chinese medical history, how can there be nothing that can treat this? Always turning to those foreign devils; when our ancestors were using needles to cure illnesses, what were those people doing!¡±


    Mother Yu glared at Father Yu, ¡°Get rid of your narrow-mindedness; treating the child is the priority right now. If you can¡¯t help, don¡¯t make trouble!¡±


    Father Yu snorted resentfully, unwilling to accept that in his heart, the moon of their own country was rounder than that of foreign countries.


    Xiao Qian had already figured it out.


    ¡°No need to go abroad.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, what did you say?¡± Mother Yu asked in surprise.


    ¡°I have a preliminary idea in my mind now, but whether it is or not, I need to see Li Zhen first. I¡¯ll go in to see him now, and when I come out, I¡¯ll explain the detailed plan to you.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words left the elders staring at each other, puzzled by what she was planning to do.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t explain further and entered the ward led by the doctor. Li Zhen¡¯s eyes were wide open, staring straight at the ceiling, his expression very calm, not at all like someone who had just suffered a major blow.


    He seemed calm, as if he had seen through everything in the world. His gaze fixed on the ceiling seemed like he was searching for the entrance to another realm.


    As soon as Xiao Qian saw his expression, her heart skipped a beat.


    It seemed Li Zhen no longer wanted to live.


    As a doctor who could read people¡¯s hearts and had seen many psychological illnesses, Xiao Qian could quickly identify abnormal psychological reactions. Li Zhen was in his prime yet faced with such an ordeal. If he could be irritable, lose his temper, and display over-the-top behavior, it would be a normal reaction. But his serenity, like that of a monk who had seen through the mortal world, was a major issue.


    ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Li Zhen saw Xiao Qian coming in, withdrew his gaze and calmly greeted her.

 Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 478: Too Late (1100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)

    Chapter 504: Chapter 478: Too Late (1100+ Monthly Tickets Updated)


    ¡°I heard you want to see me?¡± Xiao Qian pulled a chair and sat in front of him.


    ¡°Yes, I want to personally say sorry to you. I should have told you before I went to the mountainous area, but I didn¡¯t have the courage then. And now¨C¡±


    Li Zhen glanced at his unresponsive legs and said painfully.


    ¡°I¡¯ve received my retribution. I think I should be a man and take responsibility for my mistakes. I owe you an apology.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Because I once loved the wrong person who caused you a lot of trouble, and I blamed you. What¡¯s even more helpless is that my mother, for my sake, did so many wrong things to you and my cousins. If one misstep leads to a series of mistakes, then it should start with me, the person who took the first wrong step, to sincerely apologize to you.¡±


    His tone was very sincere.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, I¡¯m sorry. Please forgive me for not being able to stand up and bow deeply to you like a man. Everything started because of me, and now I¡¯ve received my retribution. I hope you and my uncle¡¯s family can reconcile with my mother. She¡¯s made many mistakes, but she¡¯s not a bad person. She just loves me too much, but I disappointed her.¡±


    Xiao Qian could tell that Li Zhen¡¯s apology was heartfelt, but she immediately made a judgment that she absolutely couldn¡¯t accept it.


    Because if she did, Li Zhen would lose his faith to live.


    ¡°Li Zhen, if you really want to be a man, why don¡¯t you bravely live on? Do you think that if you apologize to me, your mother will get better? No, she won¡¯t. Her psychological imbalance will become even worse, and she might go crazy, especially when you¡¯re gone. She won¡¯t have any way out. I admit I really don¡¯t like¡ªit¡¯s sorry to say that bluntly, but I particularly hate your mother. But she doesn¡¯t seem to deserve to die for it.¡±


    Yu Minglang once said that Xiao Qian had a balance in her heart, and she judged everything in the world with her unique standards. She wouldn¡¯t let anyone who bullied her go, but she also wouldn¡¯t lose her bottom line and take revenge on others indiscriminately. She knew how far she should go.


    Even if her aunt were disgusting, she shouldn¡¯t die. As for Li Zhen, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t say she liked or disliked him. Just treat him as a stranger with no connection, and he shouldn¡¯t die either.


    ¡°How did you know¡­I want to commit suicide?¡± Li Zhen was surprised. How could Chen Xiaoqian see it when his parents didn¡¯t even know about it?


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget what I do for a living. I¡¯m a psychologist. Although we have instruments in our field, they are far from as many as those used for treating physical illnesses in hospitals. Most of the time, we make judgments based on here, here, and here.¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed to her eyes, brain, and heart, respectively.


    ¡°Alright, psychologist, you¡¯re right. I do have that idea. Don¡¯t tell my parents. As a psychologist, you should understand how painful I am at this moment. If I have to rely on a caregiver to take care of my most basic physiological needs for the rest of my life, every day I live is a day of despair. It¡¯s the best choice for me to leave with dignity.¡±


    Now, Li Zhen was eager to die.


    His family was in good condition and could hire caregivers for him for a lifetime. There would be people to support him for the rest of his life, but he would just be living without any dignity. His mind would be clear, but his body couldn¡¯t move. He could only watch helplessly as he became like a baby, defecating and urinating in bed. That was terrifying.


    He would lie in bed for the rest of his life, and his father might even buy him a high-end wheelchair. Someone would push him out and then see the strange looks from others. When his wheelchair went far away, people would whisper.


    Did you know that Old Li¡¯s child is disabled? I heard he can¡¯t even control his bladder. A grown man, tsk tsk ¡­


    He had suffered a lot of discrimination before because of his sexual orientation. He¡¯d had enough of those whispers behind his back. His proud and upright father had already been humiliated because of his sexual orientation. How could he let his parents face more criticisms because of his paralysis?


    Xiao Qian understood Li Zhen¡¯s feelings very well because, in her past life, she had treated several similar patients. Some needed Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment after suffering major physical disabilities, helping them accept their reality and imperfect selves.


    But some were not like that.


    Li Zhen was one of the latter.


    Seeing Li Zhen¡¯s desperate expression, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say any comforting words. Instead, she echoed his views.


    ¡°Although our country doesn¡¯t have euthanasia, my attitude towards euthanasia is neutral. I neither support nor oppose it. We should analyze specific circumstances and no one can make the right or wrong judgment for others. As a man, being paralyzed is indeed a very heavy blow. It¡¯s normal for you to have suicidal thoughts. I occasionally come across similar cases, but my heart is in great pain when treating them.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Li Zhen was interested in Xiao Qian¡¯s words. This was the first time since the accident that he felt the impulse to talk to someone. There was a special magic in Xiao Qian that no one could guess her thoughts, but she seemed to know how to make people listen to her words.


    Li Zhen didn¡¯t realize that he had become Xiao Qian¡¯s patient.


    ¡°Because living is more painful than dying. Really, I¡¯ve seen a high-level paraplegic athlete who tried to cooperate with my treatment and fought against depression time and time again for the sake of his family¡¯s peace of mind. Every time I treated him, I had to drink half a catty of liquor.¡±


    ¡°You drink?¡± It didn¡¯t look like it, Xiao Qian seemed well-behaved.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell Yu Minglang about this. This is our secret. I¡¯m not an alcoholic, but everyone needs a way to vent their emotions. If I were with Yu Minglang at that time, I wouldn¡¯t need to drink to vent. Our job involves dealing with negative news daily. Although we¡¯re supposed to comfort people¡¯s hearts, sometimes we come across things we can¡¯t solve, and I feel suffocated. Drinking a little helps calm myself down.¡±


    If it were her past life and she were with Yu Minglang, she wouldn¡¯t drink sulkingly. Instead, they would just strip Xiao Qiang naked, laugh, and get on with it. Rolling around and sweating could guarantee a week of good mood.


    This was also a method Xiao Qian had learned after breaking her moral barrier, and she felt that Xiao Qiang was very useful.


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t had the accident, maybe we¡¯d still have a chance to be friends. It¡¯s a pity¡­¡± At this time, Li Zhen realized that Xiao Qian was not as unattainable, arrogant, and resourceful as he had imagined. She still retained her innocence when dealing with work.


    It was too late, though. He wouldn¡¯t have any more friends. He wanted to leave this cruel world.

 Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: Chapter 479: What are you doing (Monthly Ticket 1200+ Updated)

    Chapter 505: Chapter 479: What are you doing (Monthly Ticket 1200+ Updated)


    ¡°What¡¯s a pity? What¡¯s so scary about us being friends? You like men, not women. My fianc¨¦ may be jealous, but he knows your sexual orientation. He can¡¯t be your love rival, and he won¡¯t be hostile towards you. So we can still be friends.¡±


    Xiao Qian interrupted Li Zhen¡¯s thoughts.


    Li Zhen was both amused and annoyed by her words.


    ¡°You know it¡¯s not what I meant¡ª¡±}


    ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re afraid I¡¯ll be jealous and that you¡¯ll get along well with my Xiao Qiang? That¡¯s even more impossible. Although you two are cousins, and Shi Touyu has drawn many such gay comics with the label ¡®forbidden love,¡¯ it¡¯s all misleading. Rabbits don¡¯t eat grass near their nests!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that!¡± Li Zhen hadn¡¯t realized before that Xiao Qian was so good at changing the subject.


    ¡°So you mean you¡¯re afraid that if you get along with Yu Minglang, I¡¯d be jealous? Rest assured, as long as I¡¯m here, he won¡¯t fall in love with any man or woman. I still have that much confidence.¡±


    ¡°I should go die.¡± Li Zhen¡¯s despairing thoughts were all messed up by Xiao Qian¡¯s interruptions. How could this girl have such contrasting sides, sometimes strong like a mountain, and sometimes playful like a madman?


    ¡°Go ahead, die. When you die, your father will be desperate for the rest of his life. He¡¯ll blame himself for not educating you well, and he¡¯ll regret not taking care of you. Your mother is already in such a state without any stimulation, and if she gets a shock, she might take some pills and die too. Every Qingming Festival, I¡¯d have to carry three paper offerings. The cost is just too high¡­¡±


    Li Zhen was infuriated, ¡°Why is your mouth so poisonous? If you have a grudge against me, come at me. Why do you have to curse my parents to die early too?!¡±


    ¡°This is not a curse, it¡¯s the experience of a psychologist after many years of clinical practice. Li Zhen, you can disbelieve me, but you can¡¯t disbelieve my profession. If you should die right now, your soul mustn¡¯t scatter. Keep your eyes wide open and see what happens to your parents! Do you know what it feels like for an old person to send off a young one?¡±


    ¡°Do you know what it feels like to live a life worse than death? Look at me now, like a fucking little baby! Look at what I¡¯m wearing. Why do I have to live so pathetically?¡±


    ¡°You may feel pathetic, but your parents see your remaining breath as their last glimmer of hope! I told you about the athlete with high-level paraplegia, who cries every night until daybreak. But in front of his family, he has to put on a brave face. Do you know why? Because he knows that even if he lives without dignity, his parents and wife and child will feel hopeful about life. You¡¯re just different from others in sexual orientation, but you¡¯re a man, a responsible and capable man. Can¡¯t you bear just this setback?¡±


    ¡°I want to be strong, but tell me, what¡¯s the point of living like this? From here down, there¡¯s no feeling at all. These legs are still attached to me, but there¡¯s no reaction. I lie in bed, my parents argue outside for my sake. They think I¡¯m asleep, but I can hear everything. With me looking like this, I¡­¡±


    Li Zhen couldn¡¯t continue. His long-suppressed emotions burst out. Since the accident, he hadn¡¯t spoken so much to anyone, let alone lose his temper. He¡¯d been bottling up his emotions, and Xiao Qian had gently guided him to vent them.


    At this moment, Father Yu, Mother Yu, and Father Li were all watching from the surveillance camera. Although they couldn¡¯t hear the sound, they could sense Li Zhen¡¯s emotional agitation.


    ¡°It¡¯s no good. He can¡¯t be stimulated. I have to stop that girl. She¡¯s angry and resentful at me, don¡¯t treat Li Zhen like this.¡± Father Li couldn¡¯t bear to watch and tried to stand up, only to feel a pair of strong hands pressing down on his shoulders.


    When he looked up, it was Yu Minglang in uniform.


    ¡°Youngest, when did you get here?¡± Father Yu and Mother Yu also saw their son. They had been so focused on the surveillance screen that they hadn¡¯t noticed when Yu Minglang had come to stand behind them.


    Yu Minglang had rushed over as soon as he got the news, still wearing his training uniform. Upon closer inspection, one could see the un-dried mud on his pant legs, indicating he had taken special leave from some unique training to come here.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been here for a while.¡±


    He had arrived just in time to see how Xiao Qian elicited Li Zhen¡¯s emotions.


    ¡°Youngest, you know lip reading, right? Hurry up and see what they¡¯re saying!¡± Mother Yu asked.


    Father Li tried to get up again, ¡°I¡¯ll go. Pour all the hatred on me, not on Li Zhen.¡±


    ¡°Sit down!¡± Yu Minglang used some force, holding Father Li down.


    Father Li stared angrily at him, ¡°Old Yu, what are you trying to do?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mess things up. My future daughter-in-law is treating Li Zhen. He said he doesn¡¯t want to live and wants to die. My future daughter-in-law is guiding him to release his negative emotions. This is the professional technique of a psychologist. You can¡¯t find such a good doctor elsewhere.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­ He doesn¡¯t want to live?¡± Father Li was devastated, helplessly covering his face with his hands to hide his tears.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Look, my future daughter-in-law¡¯s lips curve up slightly, and there¡¯s a confident glint in her eyes. When her chin lifts a little, I¡¯ve observed that whenever she makes these subtle expressions, it means she¡¯s confident in taking control of everything. No one interferes; let her continue talking.¡±


    ¡°Chemotherapy?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    ¡°Not what you think. I¡¯m talking about the talk therapy of a psychologist, simply called talking! Don¡¯t disturb me; I need to find out what they¡¯re saying. What kind of lousy equipment does this hospital have, only providing visuals without sound?¡±


    Reading lips is a very tiring task, and Yu Minglang stared intently.


    His beautiful future daughter-in-law! She¡¯s even more beautiful after just a few days apart~


    Especially this little dominating expression as she controls everything; he wants to kiss her so badly. But he can¡¯t interrupt his future daughter-in-law¡¯s deception. No, he can¡¯t interfere with her treating people. He can only endure the itch in his heart and stare at the screen.


    ¡°What did Xiao Qian say?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s stimulating Li Zhen, making him express his feelings of despair, and then¡­ Oh, she¡¯s a little alcoholic? She¡¯s been hiding from me that she can drink. Last time, she lied and told me she couldn¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Mother Yu didn¡¯t hear clearly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk; I still need to watch.¡± Yu Minglang decided in his heart to test this little alcoholic¡¯s drinking capacity when he got the chance. That little girl, she drank half a catty of liquor and told people not to let him know!


    Hmm, he already knew!


    ¡°Don¡¯t stop me! I want to see my son!¡± A shrill female voice came from outside, and everybody immediately recognized it.


    It¡¯s Aunt!


    What is she doing here at this time?!

 Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: Chapter 480 Seriousness

    Chapter 506: Chapter 480 Seriousness


    Father Li refused to let Aunt visit Li Zhen, not just because he disapproved of her actions lately, but also because she tended to make things worse rather than better.


    With his son being in such a condition, her visit would not have any positive effect and might even make things worse.


    Last night when Aunt forcibly broke in, she argued with Father Li and the resulting commotion further discouraged Li Zhen from wanting to live.


    Now hearing that Aunt was back again, Father Li felt both angry and helpless.


    Upon seeing this, Yu Minglang immediately withdrew his hand from his uncle and made a gesture of invitation.


    Go ahead, hurry up and get rid of that old hag.


    Father Li went out, Father Yu and Mother Yu neither wanted to go out, they all wanted to see how Xiao Qian could persuade Li Zhen, but they couldn¡¯t avoid sending a representative.


    ¡°You go. As the elder brother, if you don¡¯t go, who will?¡± Mother Yu pushed Father Yu.


    ¡°This is a problem belonging to you ladies. You, as the elder sister, should go like a mother to her family!¡± Father Yu, finding his own naive sister head-wrecking, looked at her.


    The noise started outside.


    ¡°How is my son? My son! Mom is here! My poor son!¡±


    After being provoked by Xiao Qian, Aunt became emotionally unstable and was so fixated on her son that she couldn¡¯t even care about her most cherished status.


    Father Li¡¯s voice trying to get her to leave was completely suppressed by her.


    ¡°Look at my uncle, he is so feeble. It¡¯s not surprising that he can¡¯t control my aunt to see me.¡± Yu Minglang reluctantly looked at the screen, Qian Bao was really handsome, he didn¡¯t want to miss even a glimpse of her, he had to wrap things up quickly.


    When Yu Minglang came out, he saw Aunt grabbing uncle¡¯s hair and refusing to let go. The doctors and nurses nearby didn¡¯t dare to intervene knowing their status.


    ¡°Uncle, what kind of a man are you, can¡¯t you toughen up a bit?¡±


    Yu Minglang approached, and seeing him, Aunt became even more agitated, pointing at him, ¡°Yu Minglang! It¡¯s all your fault, you and that damn woman are both no good!¡±


    ¡°Well, we aren¡¯t.¡± Yu Minglang agreed, and then made a karate chop motion, accurately knocking Aunt unconscious.


    ¡°We¡¯re not good people.¡± Yu Minglang had also learned Xiao Qian¡¯s way of justifying his unreasonable actions by stating I¡¯m not a good person.


    Aunt fell to the ground, and Yu Minglang waved his hand. ¡°Get her out, put her in a room, and don¡¯t let her come out and cause trouble. If she becomes rowdy when she wakes up, give her a shot to make her sleep again ¡ª¨C Uncle, you hurry and find someone to take her away, don¡¯t stay in the hospital.¡±


    What¡¯s the use of arguing with such women? Reasoning won¡¯t work in this situation. It¡¯s more convenient to just knock her unconscious and then not worry about her.


    Yu Minglang returned to watch his Xiao Mei. However, this time when he glanced at the monitor, Yu Minglang exploded.


    ¡°God, what¡¯s wrong!¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Mother Yu didn¡¯t know why Yu Minglang became so excited after just a glance at the screen.


    ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over, our Xiao Mei is becoming a clone. God, she is just too awesome!¡±


    Are you looking for a beating? Can you talk nicely?¡± Father Yu asked.


    In the screen, Li Zhen, looked completely flabbergasted and carried an expression of terror, as if he had just experienced a great shock.


    On the other hand, Xiao Qian seemed perfectly composed, as if she had everything under control.


    ¡°If I tell you, you might get even more excited than I am. This is what my Xiao Mei said to Li Zhen¡­¡±


    Unable to contain his own excitement, Yu Minglang fixed his gaze on the screen, and began to translate according to Xiao Qian¡¯s lip movements.


    After Father Yu finished listening, he had the exact same reaction as Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Oh my¡­¡±


    Mother Yu usually despised Father Yu¡¯s swearing, thinking it was beneath his dignity. But today was different, Mother Yu was too surprised to even correct him and asked just as astounded.


    ¡°Are you serious? Did Xiao Qian really say that? Is she just comforting Li Zhen?¡±


    ¡°Have I ever been the kind of person to speak irresponsibly? Look at that confident expression on her face, she wouldn¡¯t say something like that without at least 200% confidence, would she?¡±


    Yu Minglang felt a deep sense of pride welling up inside him. His Xiao Mei was truly amazing.


    Once Xiao Qian had guided Li Zhen to express his emotions, in his moment of tearful breakdown, it only took her one sentence to stabilize him.


    ¡°If you really were paralyzed and helpless for the rest of your life and thinking about ending your life, I wouldn¡¯t express any opinions. After all, respect for life not only lies in respecting the choice of life but also respecting everyone¡¯s right to die. Your life and death are in your own hands. Even if your desire for death is greater than your attachment to your family, I would still respect you. But the problem is, you are not really paralyzed. You can still stand up. Why are you so desperate?¡±


    ¡°What¡­ did you say?¡± Li Zhen thought he had misheard.


    ¡°Let me tell you an interesting thing. I like to watch zombie movies. There¡¯s this really hilarious one, full of dark humor. It¡¯s about a guy whose arm got bitten by a zombie. He thought he would get infected right after being bitten, just like in the movies. So, in his pain, he chopped off his own arm. But then, out of nowhere, another zombie appeared and bit his unmentionable area between his two legs. He held his chainsaw with a really awkward look on his face, not knowing whether to chop it off or not¡­ What¡¯s even more awkward is that he only realized after chopping off his arm that the zombie that bit him didn¡¯t carry any infections at all, haha!¡±


    ¡°¡­ what did you just say? Did you say I could still stand up?!¡± Li Zhen couldn¡¯t even believe what he was hearing.


    ¡°Yes, you could stand up. Haven¡¯t you seen the results of your scan? Your condition isn¡¯t as serious as you think. So, if you died over this, you would be just as silly as the man who cut off his own arm only to find out it was unnecessary,¡± Xiao Qian laughed.


    ¡°But my legs have no sensation, the doctor also couldn¡¯t find a response, even when he pricked me with a needle, I¡­ I am really paralyzed, I can¡¯t get up!¡±


    Li Zhen attempted to move, but below his waist, he couldn¡¯t feel anything at all. Xiao Qian¡¯s casual tone, however, inexplicably sparked hope inside him. She had the ability to make people believe.


    ¡°That¡¯s normal. Even though your body is fine, your mind is sick.¡± Xiao Qian pointed to her heart, and Li Zhen imitated her gesture.


    ¡°You mean¡­ I have a heart disease?¡±


    ¡°No, you have mental illness. My initial diagnosis is that you suffered from somatic symptom disorder ¡ª commonly known as SSD¡ª due to excessive attention on your condition. Although that is not exactly a common saying¡­¡±


    SSD, otherwise known as somatic symptom disorder, is a theory proposed more than a decade later. It¡¯d be too advanced to propose that now.


    Some people call it a psychosomatic illness, it¡¯s just that others don¡¯t show it as obviously as Li Zhen does.


    ¡°If you accept treatment according to the methods of a psychologist, your legs would respond in a day at best, and at worst, you would be able to stand up in a month¡¯s time.¡±


    ¡°Are you¡­ teasing me?¡± Li Zhen¡¯s voice was trembling. It¡¯s weird that his heart, which should be filled with despair, is once again filled with hope. Fear of failing despair made him press his hands against his eyes, not wanting Xiao Qian to see his excited tears.


    ¡°Don¡¯t lie to me, Chen Xiaoqian, please don¡¯t lie to me! I can¡¯t take it, I would break down, don¡¯t give me hope when I shouldn¡¯t have any!¡±


    ¡°I, Chen Xiaoqian, always keep my word. If I say I can cure you, then I¡¯ll cure you. If I can¡¯t, I¡¯ll chop off my own legs and give them to you!¡±

 Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Chapter 481: The Focus is Money (1250+ monthly tickets update)

    Chapter 507: Chapter 481: The Focus is Money (1250+ monthly tickets update)


    Li Zhen became instantly invigorated as if he had been given a shot of adrenaline, but upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help asking.


    ¡°You¡¯re a woman, comrade, and I couldn¡¯t use your legs even if I wanted to!¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll chop off the legs of Xiao Qiang from my family and attach them to you! Would I make such a promise without some confidence? Trust me, you¡¯re saved! Young man, you¡¯re so lucky to have met me at a time when this field is still a blank slate in our country. You¡¯re really lucky!¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t bragging. It¡¯s very rare for a mental illness to be so severe, and there aren¡¯t many people who can cure it. She had accumulated experience from her past life, and coincidentally, this treatment method was developed by her teacher a few years later, creating a precedent in the country. Xiao Qian had used it a few years in advance.


    Actually, the range of issues related to SSD is very broad, with symptoms manifesting differently. Patients with SSD can be seen in various specialties such as internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, otorhinolaryngology, and ophthalmology. In simple terms, it means that they have no identifiable problem, but they always feel unwell.


    Some people feel like they have stomach or heart problems, while others feel chest discomfort and take related medications for a long time. They have no problems during physical examinations, but these are the consequences of SSD caused by obsessive attention.


    Li Zhen was so lucky to have met Xiao Qian, who had great confidence in treating this condition.


    ¡°Can you really cure me? Let me stand up? I don¡¯t ask to be able to run and jump like a normal person, as long as I can take care of myself and solve my own problems¡­¡±


    His requirements were not many; he only wished not to live humbly and have a little dignity.


    ¡°Unfortunately, I can¡¯t meet your requirements.¡±


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, Li Zhen lowered his head in disappointment, feeling as if he had fallen into a deep abyss.


    ¡°I knew it¡­ I¡¯m already like this, how can I possibly take care of myself? I¡¯m finished, I¡¯ll be a useless person from now on.¡±


    ¡°Hold on, why do you have a deadpan expression again? What I mean is, I can¡¯t achieve that level of self-care you mentioned. After reviewing your medical records, as long as you cooperate with my treatment, not only self-care but also running and jumping won¡¯t be a problem. At worst, you may occasionally feel numbness, but with good recovery, the issue won¡¯t be significant. However, from now on when it rains or it¡¯s cloudy, you¡¯ll definitely experience waist pain. At that time, you must build a good relationship with my mother-in-law. The herbal plaster she makes is very effective. When you buy from our family, we¡¯ll give you a 20% discount.¡±


    Xiao Qian was amazed at herself ¨C she was such a family-minded daughter-in-law, even though she hadn¡¯t married into the family yet. She knew she had to help her mother-in-law attract customers. In view of her hatred for her aunt, she couldn¡¯t give free treatment this time; instead, she had to charge a lot and make their family wealthy.


    From now on, her aunt¡¯s family would have to pay for every herbal plaster from her mother-in-law. They were not close at all, hmph!


    ¡°But how will you¡­ treat me?¡±


    ¡°If you stop your sniveling, I¡¯ll tell you. You, a big man, why do you always have tears and snot? It¡¯s not a big deal. I can treat even complex illnesses like depression and the universally recognized most difficult neurosis! Apart from my own obsessive-compulsive disorder, I haven¡¯t encountered any psychological issues I can¡¯t solve. Yours is just a minor problem. If I can¡¯t treat it, wouldn¡¯t you be insulting my professionalism?¡±


    It is universally acknowledged that the most difficult mental illness to treat in the world is a type of neurosis. Psychologists, if given a choice, would not want to take on these cases. In comparison, Li Zhen¡¯s obsessive attention is like the difference between a kindergarten kid and a university student. Treating this was too easy for Xiao Qian.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian particularly liked patients with this kind of illness, because what?


    It seemed to be much more severe than depression or other conditions. Patients either became blind or unable to walk or live like they were afflicted with a terminal disease. Xiao Qian saw them with a lot of money and easily duped them, making lots of money in the process.


    It required less effort and made more money, who wouldn¡¯t like that?


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying my paralysis is not caused by a physical problem, but by an obsessive¡­?


    ¡°Obsessive attention caused by somatoform disorders. Sometimes, people suddenly go blind or become unable to walk. When checked by a doctor, there are no apparent problems, but they still feel uncomfortable. The reason for this is the psychological factors affecting the body. There are not many people as exaggerated as you, but this disease is not rare. The prevalence is high, just that most people don¡¯t realize it. Let me give you an example.¡±


    When Xiao Qian talked about this disease that had allowed her to make countless money in her past life, she became extremely excited.


    ¡°Many teenagers¡¯ vision suddenly declines. Do you think it¡¯s because of overuse of the eyes? Parents think so and take them for glasses and so on, but the problem still persists. In fact, this is not a pathological problem, but a psychological one. Some children are very envious of those who wear glasses and want to wear others¡¯ glasses. As a result, they become nearsighted over time. In some cases, they avoid learning by saying they can¡¯t see clearly, even experiencing headaches and vomiting during class¡ªoh, there are quite a few of these troublemakers, and heaven knows their parents are as annoying as your mother.¡±


    ¡°Why did you mention my mother again?¡±


    ¡°Because the psychological decline in vision is directly related to an unharmonious family atmosphere. If parents abuse their children or often engage in cold violence, the child may suddenly go blind, which is somewhat similar to your case. But the cause of your condition must not be this. I can treat you, but there is a condition.¡±


    ¡°Any of your requirements, I¡¯ll agree to, as long as you let me stand up!¡± If they could survive, who would want to die?


    ¡°My treatment fee is very expensive.¡±


    Ha ha, the real money has finally come! The best female psychologist for making money has been reborn for so long, after treating so many people for free. She finally was going to make some money. At this moment, Xiao Qian looked at Li Zhen as if he was a golden mountain.


    Li Zhen hadn¡¯t reacted yet when a scream came from outside, ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my mom.¡± Li Zhen knew it immediately.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go slaughter the fat sheep, wait for me a moment, I¡¯ll come back to give you a definitive diagnosis after slaughtering the fat sheep.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Ahem, I mean, I¡¯ll go discuss your treatment plan with your parents.¡± The key point was, money!!!


    The aunt, who had just been knocked unconscious by Yu Minglang, woke up and came over again.


    Xiao Qian opened the door and saw the disheveled aunt, full of dominance, addressing the helpless doctors and nurses.


    ¡°Go back to what you were doing, don¡¯t stay here. No one needs to watch us handle our family¡¯s affairs.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± The aunt saw Xiao Qian and became emotionally excited as she rushed over.


    Before she could touch Xiao Qian, she was grabbed by the wrist by Yu Minglang, who had hurried over.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes brightened when she saw him, and she became full of energy.


    An unexpected gain, not only could she slaughter the fat sheep but also meet her man. This deal was too worthwhile.

 Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Chapter 482: Forsaken by Friends and Loved Ones

    Chapter 508: Chapter 482: Forsaken by Friends and Loved Ones


    ¡°If you lay a finger on her, your Li Zhen will be paralyzed for life. Right now, only Xiaoqian in China can treat Li Zhen and make him walk again.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words startled Xiaoqian. How did he know?


    Yu Minglang pointed at his own eyes, and Xiaoqian understood. There must be surveillance equipment¨Coh no, had her conversation with Li Zhen been heard by everyone?


    It was careless of her. If her treatment cases were overheard by outsiders, what would happen? Her current identity was just a student, not the top female psychologist from her past life!


    Xiaoqian¡¯s heart was uneasy, but she couldn¡¯t afford to ask too many questions at the moment.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s threats to his aunt were clearly very effective.


    ¡°What did you say? My son can stand up again?¡± the aunt asked in amazement.


    ¡°He has a psychological disorder. His body is fine, but the only reason he can¡¯t stand up is due to psychological factors.¡±


    Xiaoqian said indifferently to her aunt.


    ¡°Is it true, Xiaoqian? Can you really cure him?¡± Li¡¯s father asked excitedly.


    ¡°She¡¯s lying! She¡¯s just a student. She doesn¡¯t know how to treat people, she¡¯s practicing medicine without a license, she¡¯s¨C¡± The aunt¡¯s words were cut short as Yu Minglang stuffed a handkerchief into her mouth.


    The world was quiet.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Auntie. I¡¯ve been working late for several days to get here¡­I¡¯m too busy, even to wash my handkerchief, so it¡¯s a bit dirty.¡±


    It was more than just a bit dirty, it was filthy! The aunt was so disgusted she couldn¡¯t spit it out.


    How could it not be dirty? Even when Yu Minglang was busy, he would still maintain his personal hygiene. This was a deliberate act of rubbing dirt on the handkerchief.


    ¡°I can cure him.¡± Xiaoqian answered Li¡¯s father seriously.


    At first, Li¡¯s father was overjoyed, but then he hesitated. She was just a child, could she really handle such a complicated illness?


    He was afraid that his expectations would turn into disappointment.


    ¡°Xiaoqian is indeed very talented. She once easily identified the problem with my little grandson, and Professor Liu praised her, calling her a rare genius that only appears once in a hundred years.¡± Mother Yu¡¯s words made Xiaoqian blink.


    Did the teacher really praise her like that behind her back? She never expected that.


    ¡°Please, Xiaoqian, help treat Li Zhen. Thank you!¡± Li¡¯s father bowed earnestly to Xiaoqian.


    Instead of answering right away, Xiaoqian looked toward her aunt and gestured to Yu Minglang. He, who was acting as her goon, immediately understood and removed the scarf from the aunt¡¯s mouth. She spat out mud in disgust!


    ¡°I disagree! She¡¯s practicing medicine without a license, she¡¯s a scammer, a super scammer! We can¡¯t let her treat my son, we¡¯ll go somewhere else! I don¡¯t believe we can¡¯t find a more suitable doctor with money!¡±


    From the beginning, the aunt had an issue with Xiaoqian and didn¡¯t like her. How could she possibly let Xiaoqian treat her son?


    ¡°In China, besides me, there is no one else with experience in treating this condition. Disorders related to psychosomatic symptoms are still in a blank state. Auntie, in your work, have you encountered patients who are always uncomfortable despite examinations showing no problems and stubbornly believe they are ill?¡±


    Xiaoqian asked Mother Yu, who nodded immediately.


    ¡°Yes, there was an old man who insisted he had bone spurs. I had him undergo a thorough examination and found no issues at all. But he would come in every once in a while, asking for herbal plaster. Even though the plaster is applied externally, it¡¯s not good to use it if you¡¯re not sick. When I refused to prescribe it, he would stop coming, probably going somewhere else.¡±


    Doctors often encounter such patients, not just Mother Yu, but also the eldest sister-in-law, who frequently complain about patients forcing themselves to fit certain diseases they read in newspapers, magazines, or small ads. They claim they are sick and uncomfortable, and don¡¯t believe authoritative medical examinations. If not given medication, they secretly go buy it themselves. Medicines are poisons ¨C if they don¡¯t have a disease, they¡¯ll create one by taking medication unnecessarily.


    Just like Xiaoqian said, some children insist they have myopia and need glasses, but eventually turn their normal vision into myopia by wearing them.


    ¡°These kinds of patients will become more and more frequent as the spread of information on the internet improves, even accounting for up to 30%. Many medically unexplained illnesses are caused by this phenomenon. Psychologists may easily diagnose it as an anxiety disorder, but that¡¯s not accurate. Although the cause of the disorder is related to psychological stress, Li Zhen¡¯s condition belongs to this category, but is more severe.¡±


    ¡°You mean, he¡¯s faking it?¡± Li¡¯s father frowned.


    Xiaoqian shook her head, ¡°No, just because hospitals can¡¯t find the cause doesn¡¯t mean these people are faking it. Bad psychological states can cause negative physical reactions. This is also the direction of future medical development; people¡¯s psychological state directly affects their physical state. Stressed people with imbalanced hormones can easily get sick. For example, if you tell cancer patients that their condition is deteriorating, many of them will experience it. If you don¡¯t tell them, they can live happily and extend their lives. Future medicine will gradually focus on the unified treatment of the body and mind, also known as holistic medicine.¡±


    Xiaoqian explained the complicated issue in a simple and straightforward way. Even the aunt, who wasn¡¯t particularly intelligent, could understand.


    ¡°Can you treat Li Zhen?¡± Li¡¯s father¡¯s hope was ignited again. Xiaoqian¡¯s words were very persuasive because of her professionalism.


    ¡°Auntie doesn¡¯t agree, does she?¡± Xiaoqian asked instead of answering.


    ¡°I, don¡¯t, agree!!!¡±


    The uncle glared at the aunt, wanting to imitate Ming Lang¡¯s actions and stuff her mouth shut!


    Xiaoqian shrugged.


    ¡°Look, she doesn¡¯t agree, so I won¡¯t force it. Uncle and Aunt, let¡¯s go back.¡± Xiaoqian said to her parents.


    She exchanged a glance with Ming Lang, who had a playful look in his eyes. Xiaoqian shifted her gaze away. He must have seen through her tactic of feigning reluctance.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. Come with me to say goodbye to Li Zhen, then we¡¯ll leave.¡± Xiaoqian dragged Ming Lang by the hand, pulling him into the hospital room.


    Li¡¯s father scolded the aunt with an angry look, ¡°You stay out of the children¡¯s affairs!¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s just a student, Old Li, how could you be fooled by a little girl like that? She¡¯s just trying to deceive you all!¡±


    The aunt¡¯s words irritated Father Yu. He hadn¡¯t settled the previous score with her yet, and she embarrassed herself again!


    ¡°What could we possibly have that¡¯s worth your precious Xiaoqian¡¯s deception? You have dirty thoughts, so you see everyone else as dirty too!¡±


    ¡°Brother!!!¡± The aunt was hurt by her brother¡¯s harsh words.


    From childhood till now, when had Father Yu ever spoken to her like that? What kind of enchanting drug had Chen Xiaoqian gotten this family to take that they were all so taken with her?


    ¡°You know what you¡¯ve done, and you¡¯ll bear the consequences. You said Xiaoqian is deceiving you, fine! We¡¯ll leave, but don¡¯t bother asking for help later when you can¡¯t find anyone to treat him. I don¡¯t need a sister who is as messed up as you!¡±

 Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Chapter 483: Tragic Xiao Qiang (Monthly Pass 1300+ Update)

    Chapter 509: Chapter 483: Tragic Xiao Qiang (Monthly Pass 1300+ Update)


    ¡°Old Yu, don¡¯t be so angry. She doesn¡¯t represent our family. Let¡¯s discuss it again.¡± Father Li tried to hold Father Yu back but was pushed away. Father Yu exchanged glances with Mother Yu, and they both left one after the other.


    After a while, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang also came out.


    Xiao Qian reassured Li Zhen not to worry and not to be hasty no matter what his parents said. She also asked him to cooperate with her in doing something, ensuring him that within three days, Aunt would definitely come to her for help. Li Zhen agreed to cooperate.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, about this situation¡­¡± Father Li, who couldn¡¯t persuade Father Yu to stay, could only speak to Xiao Qian with difficulty.


    Xiao Qian gave him a slight smile, ¡°In our line of work, we believe that forceful persuasion can¡¯t achieve sweet results. Since Aunt doesn¡¯t trust me, I suggest you seek help from another doctor.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we¡¯re not begging for business. Xiao Qian is very busy too.¡± Yu Minglang added, maintaining the same smile as Xiao Qian. Both their expressions and gazes were in sync.


    They both looked sly, as if wearing that word on their faces: Cunning.


    Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian away with him, and Uncle was so furious that he pointed at Aunt¡¯s nose, unable to speak for a long time.


    ¡°Why are you so angry? I¡¯m doing this for my son¡¯s sake too¡­¡± Aunt felt confused and scared.


    Elder Brother¡¯s stance just now made her feel an inexplicable fear. She began to realize that she had lost a powerful support.


    Furthermore, her husband¡¯s attitude made her increasingly uneasy. Previously, she thought her husband only threatened her when he talked about divorce.


    But today, Father Li¡¯s reaction and her own brother¡¯s reaction let Aunt gradually understand that her current position was precarious.


    When she tried to talk to Father Li again, he waved his hand tiredly, indicating that he didn¡¯t want to talk to her anymore. Aunt followed him, wanting to see her son.


    Father Li turned coldly, ¡°If you don¡¯t want your son to see you upset and his condition to worsen, don¡¯t go in.¡±


    ¡°He won¡¯t¡­ He¡¯ll miss me. I¡¯ve always been thinking about him.¡±


    ¡°You heard what Xiao Qian said, your son¡¯s problem is caused by psychological issues, and the first thing he did when he woke up was to apologize to Xiao Qian because of your actions! You are less sensible than a child; I¡¯m very disappointed in you.¡±


    After Father Li finished talking and entered the room, Aunt was greatly shocked. She staggered back and almost couldn¡¯t stand still.


    Could it be that her son had become like this because of her?


    No¡­ Aunt stood there for several seconds, and she began to deny this possibility desperately. She took out her phone with trembling hands and found that she couldn¡¯t even dial the numbers steadily.


    She called Professor Liu first, but the line was busy, so she tried to call others. She wiped her blurry eyes and realized it was tears ¨C she was crying?


    She couldn¡¯t believe that in this world, besides Chen Xiaoqian, there wouldn¡¯t be someone who could cure her son. There must be someone, there must be!


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian walked out of the hospital. Xiao Qian reached out to push the door but was pulled back by Yu Minglang, who took her hand and pushed the door with his other hand.


    Usually, holding hands felt reassuring. Today, it felt a little uneasy.


    ¡°Did you¡­ hear my conversation with Li Zhen earlier?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°I saw it,¡± Yu Minglang emphasized the word ¡°saw.¡±


    Xiao Qian quickly guessed, ¡°You mean, there¡¯s only video surveillance without audio, so you read our lips?¡±


    That wasn¡¯t so bad since only he knew, and Yu Minglang would probably think she was just tricking people again, not taking it seriously.


    ¡°However, I found out a secret about you,¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s words made Xiao Qian shudder.


    Yu Minglang whispered softly into her ear, ¡°Little alcoholic, huh?¡±


    So it was about that. Xiao Qian let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like drinking. I¡¯m not an alcoholic.¡± She replied seriously.


    ¡°Drinking half a catty alone?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her face away, not looking at his teasing gaze, ¡°It¡¯s for work, all for my patients.¡±


    That was true. There had to be an outlet for venting, right?


    She treated people every day, encountering the darkest aspects of society and the lack of humanity. The world described by patients with mental illnesses was always distorted. So, to maintain an objective mindset to analyze the truth, her heart could not be emotionless.


    ¡°Next time, big brother will drink with you,¡± Yu Minglang affectionately scratched her little nose.


    Xiao Qian snorted, thinking if his alcohol tolerance was really that good, how did Xiao Wei come about in their past life?


    ¡°Not convinced?¡± Yu Minglang saw her disdainful expression and itchiness crept into his heart.


    If it wasn¡¯t for rushing back, he would find a place to get her tipsy now, and then this and that¡­ Last time wasn¡¯t enough, and he didn¡¯t have time to think about it these few days. But when he had some free time, he couldn¡¯t help but think of her.


    ¡°Convinced, hehe.¡±


    The ¡°hehe¡± exposed Xiao Qian¡¯s perfunctory attitude, and Yu Minglang wanted to pull her to a secluded place and bite her a few times, but he couldn¡¯t. He had already seen their car parked by the side of the road, waiting for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Go ahead, I have to go back.¡± Yu Minglang patted Xiao Qian on the shoulder.


    ¡°Why so soon?¡± She thought they would at least have dinner together before heading back.


    ¡°Yeah, I just came out during lunchtime. I only have time to take a quick look before going back.¡±


    ¡°Eat something on the way; it¡¯s not good to be on an empty stomach.¡±


    Yu Minglang felt warmth in his heart as he saw her concern, and he felt a sense of belonging to home spread in his heart.


    ¡°Qian Bao, I love you.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hear him, as a truck delivering ingredients to the hospital passed by, muffling his voice. Yu Minglang, who usually had keen reflexes, didn¡¯t know what was wrong with him. He kept looking at her expectantly even as the truck approached. Xiao Qian quickly pulled him to the side of the road just as the truck stopped nearby.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Xiao Qian turned back and asked Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know why he suddenly said those words, but the love in his heart overflowed, and he wanted to say it to her. He also wanted to hear her say it back, which would surely make him feel fulfilled.


    But poor Xiao Qiang blurted out his confession at the worst timing ¨C when the truck was coming, so she didn¡¯t hear and naturally wouldn¡¯t respond.


    Yu Minglang looked up at the sky speechlessly. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what Xiao Qiang had gone through in those brief seconds. She just saw his extremely frustrated face, then suddenly reached out and held her shoulder, straightening her and staring seriously into her eyes.


    ¡°Qian Bao, I LOVE YOU!¡±


    In the crisp coldness of early spring, the dark green truck shielded the couple from view, as well as the small frustrations of a man who had been overwhelmed by love.


    Yu Minglang let her go, pointed at her, and looked serious, as if he had more to say.


    Xiao Qian looked at him like an innocent little girl in love, and Yu Minglang waved his hand at her a couple of times, finally settling on pushing her slipping glasses back into place.


    ¡°Wait till next time we meet, I¡¯ll ¡®deal with¡¯ you!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Scared of you!

 Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Chapter 484: Contrast of Sorrow (Monthly Pass 1350+ more)

    Chapter 510: Chapter 484: Contrast of Sorrow (Monthly Pass 1350+ more)


    Xiao Qian was confused, watching Yu Minglang walk away. Passing by the truck that had spoiled his plans, he juvenilely kicked one of its wheels.


    By the time Xiao Qian got into Father Yu¡¯s car, she still couldn¡¯t figure out why Xiao Qiang was so depressed.


    Mother Yu sat in the back seat with Xiao Qian, while Father Yu sat in the front passenger seat. Just as Mother Yu was about to ask Xiao Qian about Li Zhen¡¯s condition, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Yu Minglang.


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to treat him, go ahead. If not, don¡¯t bother. As long as you¡¯re happy. If his aunt begs you, remember to charge her more for the consultation. She has a small stash of money, you don¡¯t need to save on her behalf.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I see.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone still perplexed about what Xiao Qiang had just said, and why he seemed disappointed. Had he forgotten to tell her the important stuff and ended up having to call her separately after they split up to get into their cars?


    Smart people indeed have a high emotional quotient, Xiao Qian suddenly had a lightbulb moment and quickly began to type on her phone.


    Yu Minglang was just about to start the car when her message arrived. It was just four words.


    I like you.


    His gloom lifted like the arrival of spring, and Xiao Qiang¡¯s heart bloomed with delight.


    The despair he had felt just a moment ago was instantly cured.


    He read those four words over and over again, unable to contain his inner joy, yet still trying to maintain a haughty demeanor.


    He was thrilled but pretended to mutter to himself gloomily.


    ¡°I¡¯m at a loss. I said ¡®love¡¯, you replied with ¡®like¡¯! But it doesn¡¯t matter. As a man, I should let the woman have her way. Next time we meet, you¡¯ll have to make it up to me~¡±


    Spring had arrived. Just four words were enough to make his heart blossom with joy. His spring was named Xiao Mei, a beautiful queen.


    Father Yu¡¯s car and Yu Minglang¡¯s car moved in opposite directions, the loving couple growing further apart, yet their hearts felt as if they were tied together, never truly separated.


    Anticipating his expression at this moment, Xiao Qian looked out the window at the passing scenery, feeling an unconstrained joy.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, what are you thinking about?¡± Mother Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I am contemplating life.¡±


    ¡°Is it about Li Zhen?¡±


    ¡°Well, sort of. Without him as the catalyst, my feelings for Minglang might not have developed this fast,¡± Xiao Qian replied.


    ¡°He¡¯s a child we watched grow up. Though he does act a bit like a spoiled, rich boy, he¡¯s still a good person, in general¡­ I feel sorry for him, given his current condition,¡± Mother Yu said with a sigh.


    Mother Yu was worried that Xiao Qian would refuse to treat Li Zhen.


    She had just called her friend, Professor Liu, to find out about Li Zhen¡¯s condition, but Professor Liu had not given her a definite answer. She had not dealt with this type of illness before.


    Mother Yu didn¡¯t say much to Professor Liu, nor did she mention that Xiao Qian said she could treat it. She was just testing the waters.


    Xiao Qian told her that most psychologists would treat this as anxiety or depression. This was indeed what Professor Liu had suggested, but without a sure diagnosis, as she rarely encountered such cases, she was hesitant to draw a conclusion.


    ¡°When something happens at a particular stage, it might indeed seem regrettable at the time, but if you look at it from a different perspective, there may be other gains. The illness that Li Zhen has been diagnosed with may seem like unlucky, but if we can use this as a turning point to change some things, it might prove to be a different kind of gain.¡±


    ¡°Gain?¡± Mother Yu was at a loss, unable to comprehend Xiao Qian¡¯s view amidst the series of incidents that had occurred.


    ¡°Many people¡¯s idea of a satisfactory life is one where nothing happens, and they can live out their days in peace. Even better, everything that happens to them is wonderful, and all the good luck in the world should fall on their heads. But reality is crueler, and most people face disappointments of varying degrees every day. Life strings together all these problems, and from the moment you open your eyes, you¡¯re constantly making choices.¡±


    From small decisions like what clothes to wear, to big ones like choosing a life partner, we¡¯re constantly making choices, and different choices can lead to different outcomes.


    The choices Xiao Qian made in her past life were completely different from those she makes now, which determined different destinies for the same person. Thinking about this, Xiao Qian had a lot to ponder when she saw Yu Minglang just a moment ago.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right.¡± Mother Yu nodded in agreement. Xiao Qian¡¯s perspective was very open-minded, as if she had experienced a lot in life.


    ¡°My profession inevitably exposes me to all kinds of ¡®miserable¡¯ lives. If we delve further, everyone has their own frustrations, big or small. But who sets the size of these? Aunt, which is more severe, the sadness caused by a boyfriend not acting according to one¡¯s wishes, or the sorrow of accidentally losing an arm?¡±


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s the one who suddenly lost their arm.¡±


    As Mother Yu and Xiao Qian chatted, Father Yu eavesdropped from the front seat, and even the driver was distracted listening to Xiao Qian speak.


    ¡°The person who lost his arm accepted his imperfection after professional psychological guidance. He began to live by using his feet, used his physical disabilities to gain sympathy and made a fortune in sales. He married a beautiful and healthy woman, which indirectly proved that nothing is impossible with money. Occasionally he gives lectures to salespeople, and every time, there is no vacant seat.¡±


    ¡°Ah! I know the person you¡¯re talking about! Someone invited my younger sister to listen to his lecture last week, saying it was very inspirational. I was curious about what could be so inspirational that I didn¡¯t dare let my sister listen.¡±


    The driver was captivated listening to Xiao Qian, even jumped in the conversation.


    Father Yu glanced at him, and the driver immediately clarified.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t let her go, and I also told her what she should be aware of.¡±


    Xiao Qian came to the driver¡¯s rescue.


    ¡°You better not let her listen. These courses are extremely influential. Indeed, they can provide people with endless motivation immediately after listening. However, for ordinary people, even if they¡¯re temporarily motivated, most of them still hit walls while implementing what they¡¯ve learned. If their actions and execution, as well as their network, can¡¯t keep up with their soaring thoughts, many people will feel frustrated. The power of brainwashing courses is that they make people think their failure is their own fault and they should try harder. Actually, this is a concept exchange¡ªperseverance and inspirational courses are right, but if you have the determination to work hard, you wouldn¡¯t be in terrible condition in other industries either. Regardless of the character, the courage this person showed when facing adversity is still worth learning by ordinary people.¡±


    ¡°I remember now, isn¡¯t the person you¡¯re talking about a patient of Liu Linlin? She once told me that if she knew he was going to trick so many people after his treatment, she would rather not have treated him.¡±


    Mother Yu remembered, there was indeed such a person, a local legendary figure.


    ¡°The product of decay, hmph.¡± Father Yu snorted disdainfully.

 Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Chapter 485 Market Pricing

    Chapter 511: Chapter 485 Market Pricing


    ¡°Putting moral and character judgments aside, just looking at how this person faced sudden misfortunes, his success today is closely tied to his ability to exploit people¡¯s sympathies. This is a classic case of turning adversity into advantage. Meanwhile, the girl I mentioned, who was heartbroken because her boyfriend didn¡¯t do things her way, stewed in her despair, ended up with untreatable depression and eventually took her own life. So sorrow is really about the struggle within oneself. If you think it¡¯s a problem, then it¡¯s a problem; if you don¡¯t see it as such, then it¡¯s not.¡±


    Who can go a lifetime without meeting any adversity? No one can.


    It¡¯s the reaction after encountering adversity that directly defines one¡¯s mindset and fate.


    Upon returning home, Mother Yu sat on the sofa and after mulling over Xiao Qian¡¯s words, they seemed more and more reasonable.


    ¡°Oh, some people just love pouring into a perceived dilemma, like that ¡®whoever¡¯. Mother Yu implied heavily, immediately transplanting Aunt into the context.


    ¡°This is big baby mentality. But it has nothing to do with me how she behaves. Treating Li Zhen has nothing to do with her. Uncle, Aunt, I have two requests, I hope you can agree to them.¡±


    ¡°What requests?¡± Father Yu asked.


    ¡°Pricing according to market rules, freely buying and selling.¡±


    Father Yu pondered briefly, ah, understood.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s implication was¡ª she wouldn¡¯t treat for free, the charge would be as much as it should be, and she hoped Father Yu would not interfere.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to see a fortune beckoning her. Xiao Qiang had mentioned that Aunt has a lot of savings, probably plundered from Mother Yu¡¯s side. There¡¯s no doubt that she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to take advantage of her sister-in-law, and she won¡¯t be grateful for the plunder.


    Xiao Qian likes to scam such people. She can do so guilt-free and still receive their gratitude.


    ¡°What¡¯s the other requirement?¡±


    ¡°I hope, you won¡¯t let anyone know that I was the one who treated Li Zhen. To be honest, no one domestically can currently treat this. I only know because of my teacher¡ª it¡¯s not good if this gets out. Include my teacher in that, don¡¯t tell her in the future that I was the one who treated him.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were very artful and highly skilled.


    Father Yu and Mother Yu were both perceptive, and wouldn¡¯t overstep their boundaries in conversation.


    From what Xiao Qian said, Father Yu and Mother Yu would understand that, the theories Xiao Qian spoke of were a subject currently being researched by Professor Liu. She herself was very meticulous and wouldn¡¯t easily treat an illness she wasn¡¯t sure she could cure.


    Xiao Qian was probably inspired by Professor Liu, so she had a bit of knowledge. Both this matter and the Yu family were involved. Xiao Qian was originally not obligated to help, but for the greater good of the family, she decided to extend a hand.


    By doing this, scheming Xiao Qian not only won the affections of Father Yu and Mother Yu, but also demonstrated she was reliable in handling things and could consider the larger picture.


    Actually, Xiao Qian had her eyes only on the gleaming property funds of Aunt. The most brilliant means of revenge isn¡¯t to let her be left destitute and alone, but having swindled her of her money, she still has to kneel down asking for favours from Xiao Qian. Not only that, she has to thank Xiao Qian tearfully after begging.


    ¡°Are you confident about it?¡± Father Yu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Anyway, Li Zhen is already like this, let me try to treat him first. Moreover, I will not administer any medicine. The worst outcome is that I might not be able to treat him, but it¡¯s not like he¡¯ll get worse.¡±


    Indeed, what situation could be worse than the current one? Father Yu accepted Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation.


    ¡°If I do manage to treat Li Zhen, don¡¯t bring any such cases to me again in the future, and don¡¯t mentioning it was me who treated Li Zhen. Because this is a research achievement of my teacher, and I¡¯m just doing it for¡­ you know.¡±


    Father Yu and Mother Yu nodded, saying ¡°What a sensible child!¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled, thinking: She¡¯s just trying to earn money!


    ¡°The question is, would her aunt let Xiao Qian treat her?¡±


    Mother Yu understood Aunt¡¯s character too well. In Father Yu¡¯s words, Aunt was like a piece of rotten meat that would stink wherever it went.


    If Aunt disliked Xiao Qian, she wouldn¡¯t easily change her opinion.


    ¡°Within three days, she will come begging for my help.¡±


    Due to this matter, Xiao Qian decided not to return to school for the time being. Mother Yu decided to keep Xiao Qian at home for meals. Xiao Qian wanted to show her virtuous side and was about to step into the kitchen when Mother Yu pushed her out.


    Father Yu had gone back. Xiao Qian was bored by herself and sat on the sofa flipping through a pamphlet that Eldest Brother had brought over. It was about a newly developed property he had.


    After slaughtering Aunt, the piggy bank, she could buy a small high-rise, right? Ask Eldest Brother for an internal price, buy a unit to keep, there was never such a thing as too much property.


    When would be a better time to buy, if not now when prices are down?


    She didn¡¯t know how much money was actually in Aunt¡¯s piggy bank. Xiao Qian estimated it would be enough for a small apartment but probably a little short for a storefront. Maybe she could add some more money and just get a storefront, which would be perfect for collecting rent income.


    Just as Xiao Qian was considering these, the doorbell rang.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, would you open the door? We seem to have a visitor.¡±


    ¡°Storefront.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± Mother Yu poked her head out. She and Aunt were busy cooking in the kitchen.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, probably Uncle, I guess.¡±


    Upon opening the door, Miss Yu and Father Li walked in one after another.


    After Aunt walked in, she just stood in front of Xiao Qian without saying anything.


    Mother Yu came out of the kitchen wiping her hands with her apron. Seeing the couple, she wasn¡¯t too surprised and greeted them as she normally would.


    ¡°You¡¯ve arrived just in time. Stay for dinner.¡±


    Everyone knew Aunt and her husband were here for a reason. Mother Yu didn¡¯t bring it up first. She took delight in watching Aunt¡¯s conflicted expression.


    Having been bullied by Aunt for so many years, the day when she had to beg had finally come.


    Father Li nudged Aunt. They had both agreed beforehand that the mess that Aunt had created, she would have to clean up herself.


    Aunt still found Xiao Qian displeasing to the eye, but she really had no other choice now. She had asked everyone she knew today, and just like Xiao Qian stated, no one knew what was wrong, and no one could promise a cure.


    Now, for the sake of her son, she could only swallow her pride and ask for help from Chen Xiaoqian, the last person she would want to turn to.


    ¡°I beg you to treat my son, plea¡­se.¡±


    Before Aunt¡¯s arrival, Uncle had warned her that without Xiao Qian¡¯s help, he would divorce her and take Li Zhen abroad.


    ¡°I don¡¯t practice medicine without a license.¡± Xiao Qian shook her head with a smile on her face.


    Uncle stepped forward and bowed to Xiao Qian. ¡°Please, you must save my son.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Don¡¯t push your luck! I¡¯ve already apologized, what more do you want!¡± Aunt, with her temper, saying a single sentence was already a huge concession. Seeing Xiao Qian looking so pleased with herself made Aunt¡¯s blood boil.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want anything. I just don¡¯t want to violate laws to practice medicine.¡± Xiaoqian crossed her legs elegantly and gave a dismissive glance at Aunt. She turned to Uncle and spoke to him earnestly.


    ¡°If I agree to help now, certain people may run to our school later and report to the school officials about my unsanctioned medical practice. I can¡¯t bear such a consequence, You¡¯d better find someone else, Uncle. Maybe they can cure it.¡±


    If anyone else could help, they would not be seeking Xiao Qian¡¯s help.

 Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 486: Slaughtering the Fat Sheep Painfully

    Chapter 512: Chapter 486: Slaughtering the Fat Sheep Painfully


    Although it¡¯s not a complicated problem, Xiaoqian has become the last resort for Auntie¡¯s family in the absence of successful domestic cases.


    ¡°If more reports occur in the future, I¡¯ll take full responsibility.¡± Uncle glares at Aunt, who knows she has nowhere else to turn, but still doesn¡¯t want to bow down easily to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t show any sympathy to Aunt and is resolute on this issue.


    Aunt must cede territory, pay compensation, and ensure she never causes trouble again. There is no room for compromise with such people, as they will take advantage of any kindness. They bully the weak and fear the strong.


    ¡°What a good daughter-in-law you¡¯ve brought in! What a good son you¡¯ve raised!¡± Aunt can¡¯t do anything to Xiao Qian, so she vents her anger on Mother Yu, but this time, Mother Yu shows a tough attitude like Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What did my daughter-in-law do wrong? What did my son do wrong? Li Zhen¡¯s leg injury wasn¡¯t our fault, and it¡¯s Xiao Qian¡¯s benevolence to treat him. If she doesn¡¯t want to, that¡¯s her right. You yell at me, if you can live with that, do so. If not, then get out!¡±


    It seems like it happened in an instant. Aunt has gone from being the family favorite to a lowly person, and she can¡¯t bear this huge change.


    Chen Xiaoqian has a special skill and also holds the key to make her son stand again, so it¡¯s no surprise that she is somewhat assertive.


    But why would Eldest Sister-in-law, who had always been good-tempered, treat her this way?


    ¡°Wei Guo and I have reflected on ourselves. We bear responsibility for your current situation. The elder brother is like a father, the elder sister-in-law is like a mother. If your uncle eventually abandons you, we will send you back to the countryside to accompany your parents in farming and raising chickens. Through labor, you will be re-educated, and Wei Guo will call our parents about that. They also agreed with our approach.¡±


    ¡°Our parents already know?!¡± Aunt didn¡¯t expect things to get this serious.


    ¡°Our dad nearly had a heart attack because of you! He is very regretful for not disciplining you back then. Now, the only way out for you is to truly reflect on your actions. Otherwise, not even the gods can help you. Haven¡¯t you come to your senses yet?¡±


    Aunt initially thought it was a trivial matter, but she didn¡¯t know why it had escalated into such an uncontrollable situation. Chen Xiaoqian, an unassuming girl, managed to shock so many people and even made her parents aware!


    ¡°Let me be clearer. Li Zhen¡¯s condition mostly results from your actions. He shouldn¡¯t have had these psychological issues. It¡¯s because you have persistently been blindly wrong, and under the banner of his well-being, you have forced him into situations his conscience can¡¯t bear. That¡¯s why Li Zhen is like this. If you don¡¯t truly repent, he won¡¯t get better.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words cause Aunt a great shock.


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense. I care so much about my son, I¡¯ve tried my best for him since he was little; how can he not understand me¡­¡±


    ¡°It seems you¡¯re not completely selfish. There are people you care about in the world, but you hurt them with your self-righteous methods. Li Zhen can¡¯t forgive what you¡¯ve done. Otherwise, why would he want to see me as soon as he wakes up?¡±


    Such parents are not rare. They always say they are doing things for the good of their children, but the children themselves resist these actions.


    ¡°No, no¡­¡±


    Aunt¡¯s weak rebuttal is unconvincing, and at this moment, Uncle¡¯s phone rings.


    ¡°What? His condition is worsening?¡±


    As soon as Aunt hears this, she becomes anxious and wants to take the phone, but Uncle pushes her away forcefully.


    ¡°Get out! This family doesn¡¯t need someone like you! Look at yourself ¨C what have you driven your son to become?¡±


    Uncles¡¯ eyes are red, while Aunt¡¯s face turns pale from hearing that her son has worsened, she covers her mouth and starts to cry.


    ¡°Usually other family members are affected to varying degrees when someone is psychologically unwell. Your actions have continuously impacted your child. Parents are a child¡¯s best teachers but can also be the worst.¡±


    Xiao Qian stands up and walks over to the sobbing Aunt, ¡°Do you think my demand to treat your son is out of spite, or pettiness?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± Aunt doesn¡¯t even know what she¡¯s saying now; her mind is filled with thoughts of her son.


    ¡°I admit, my personal grudge plays a part, but I am a psychologist with professional ethics. I wouldn¡¯t forego a money-making opportunity due to personal grievances between you and me. After all, money is innocent.¡±


    ¡°How much do you want? I¡¯ll give you whatever you want!¡± Aunt asks Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Of course, I want the money. Now you are just an ordinary patient¡¯s relatives in my eyes. But you must deeply recognize your mistakes because the premise of your son¡¯s recovery is based on your repentance. If you don¡¯t change, your son might never stand again. Don¡¯t believe me? Investigate for yourself.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words are not entirely meant to scare Aunt.


    If Aunt continues like this, it will be difficult for Li Zhen to recover by the slightest chance.


    Aunt, the psychological giant infant, is not entirely hopeless. Besides loving herself, she also loves her son. Under the urge of her motherly instincts, the anxious Aunt finally kneels in Xiao Qian¡¯s direction.


    Xiao Qian immediately dodges behind Mother Yu, refusing to accept such formalism.


    ¡°Please, save my son. Even if it¡¯s all my fault, he is innocent. Please help him. You can let me die in front of you or use my life to pay for my mistakes. I¡¯m willing!¡±


    She starts sobbing loudly.


    When she cries, both Mother Yu and Eldest Sister-in-law feel uneasy, apart from Xiao Qian.


    Mother Yu goes over to help her up. ¡°Look at you, you can talk things out. What¡¯s the point of kneeling?¡±


    ¡°If she doesn¡¯t agree, I won¡¯t get up.¡± Aunt is really scared now.


    ¡°Stand up, and then we can talk about what happens next.¡± Xiao Qian thinks it¡¯s time to wind things down.


    As she hears this, Aunt immediately stands up and looks at Xiao Qian with teary eyes.


    ¡°I have two conditions for treating him. First, you can¡¯t tell anyone that I treated him. When Li Zhen can stand again, this secret will remain buried. I can make him stand or hypnotize him to be paralyzed. Don¡¯t mess with psychologists, understand?¡±


    In reality, this is simply scare tactics with no scientific basis, but it¡¯s very effective on Aunt. She nods her head vigorously, agreeing, and just wants her son to recover quickly.


    ¡°Second, I¡¯ll treat him in several sessions. Each hour¡¯s price is 20,000 yuan. You¡¯ll settle the bill with your petty cash, and you are not allowed to use Uncle¡¯s financial income.¡±


    ¡°How much?!¡±

 Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: Chapter 487: Achieving Perfection

    Chapter 513: Chapter 487: Achieving Perfection


    ¡°How much?!¡±


    ¡°20,000 an hour, which comes out to 5.55 per second.¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you go rob a bank instead?¡±


    ¡°Robbing a bank is illegal, but practicing medicine isn¡¯t. It¡¯s a free market, and nobody¡¯s forcing you to come to me. You can take it or leave it. Is your son¡¯s future not worth a few bags to you?¡±


    There¡¯s really no other choice but to accept Xiao Qian¡¯s terms, as Aunt can¡¯t find anyone else.


    If Professor Liu knew about the price Xiao Qian was charging, he¡¯d probably be furious. Ordinary doctors only charge a few tens or even less per hour. Liao Fugui was right when he said Xiao Qian was distorting the market price.


    But people seeking Xiao Qian¡¯s help are desperate, and they don¡¯t care about the price, especially since they feel she¡¯s worth it. On top of that, they¡¯re all keeping each other¡¯s deepest secrets, so no one¡¯s going to complain.


    Under immense pressure, Aunt grits her teeth but doesn¡¯t dare to oppose Xiao Qian. Although Mother Yu thinks the price is high, she doesn¡¯t say anything considering Aunt¡¯s actions.


    Uncle doesn¡¯t care about the cost, as long as the child gets better.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give it to you!¡± Aunt¡¯s husband says to Xiao Qian, but Xiao Qian shakes her head and points to Aunt.


    ¡°I have a quirk. I follow my own rules, and I only accept payment from the person I specify. If she doesn¡¯t pay, I won¡¯t treat you.¡±


    ¡°I¡­ will pay!¡± Aunt painfully says.


    She has a stash of cash and a house under her name. When it comes to health, money is a non-issue. For her son, she has to swallow her pride and pay up.


    ¡°If treatment requires your cooperation, you must obey unconditionally. Understand?¡± Now that she¡¯s secured payment, Xiao Qian wants to make Aunt bow down to her authority and establish a sense of hierarchy, making sure she behaves in the future.


    ¡°¡­Fine, can you check on Li Zhen now? His condition is worsening¡­¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no rush. Go to the kitchen first and help my aunt prepare a meal.¡±


    ¡°Li Zhen¡¯s condition is getting worse, and you want me to cook?!¡± Aunt hasn¡¯t cooked for years.


    She never helped out at home when she was young, didn¡¯t do anything at Father Yu¡¯s house and lived like a pampered lady after marrying Father Li. There were two maids handling everything at home, so she never had to worry about a thing.


    ¡°This is part of the treatment. You can choose to do it or not. It¡¯s up to you.¡±


    Upon hearing that this is part of the treatment, Aunt doesn¡¯t hesitate to go to the kitchen. Mother Yu is surprised.


    ¡°With the sun shining like this, I need to go in and check, or she¡¯ll burn my kitchen down¡­¡±


    By the time Xiao Qian goes with the food to see Li Zhen, it¡¯s already three hours later. No one else is allowed in the room as she speaks to him alone.


    ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Xiao Qian asks Li Zhen, placing the food tray on the bedside table.


    ¡°Alright¡­ My parents are worried, aren¡¯t they? Did I overdo the act earlier?¡±


    Before leaving, Xiao Qian had entered the room with Yu Minglang and asked Li Zhen for a favor.


    If his parents come to Xiao Qian for help, he should feign illness to buy them some time. Cry out in pain, convulse, do whatever it takes. Their only goal is to make the doctors think his condition has worsened. In other words, Aunt was forced to kneel because Li Zhen pretended to be sick.


    ¡°Benevolent white lies can help your family. Here, try this. Your mother and my future mother-in-law prepared it.¡±


    Xiao Qian opens the container and takes out the soup. When she looks up, she sees Li Zhen¡¯s eyes welling up with tears.


    ¡°Hey, you¡¯re not going to cry are you? A real man shouldn¡¯t shed tears easily.¡±


    ¡°She hasn¡¯t cooked in a long time; I doubt it¡¯ll taste good.¡±


    Li Zhen genuinely feels touched. He knows what kind of person his mother is. For her to cook, let alone cook with his aunt, is truly a rare gesture.


    ¡°Let me get a straw for you to drink. From now on, I am your psychologist, so you need to listen to me. There¡¯s no clear division between mental and physical health. To treat mental illness, you must first be physically well. Drink some soup to regain your strength, and then I¡¯ll start treating you.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have an appetite.¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s fine. You don¡¯t have to eat. I forgot to mention that my treatment fee is hourly, starting from the moment I came in. It¡¯s 20,000 per hour, 333 per minute, and 5.55 per second. You¡¯ve just wasted a few dozen already. Of course, you can choose not to drink, and I¡¯ll just wait for you to finish before I start. Your mother paid for this with her secret stash, and I¡¯m not sure if there¡¯s enough. If it¡¯s not enough, she¡¯ll have to sell the house. If you still don¡¯t cooperate with me, I¡¯ll take her to sell her kidney to repay the debt¡ªhey, slow down; don¡¯t choke.¡±


    In the monitor room, Mother Yu and Aunt see Li Zhen eating and clasp their hands together in excitement. They knew Xiao Qian could help!


    But after their moment of joy, they both feel something¡¯s not right and release their hands, turning their heads away from each other.


    ¡°Your daughter-in-law is quite the businesswoman, charging by the second for treatment¡­¡± Aunt didn¡¯t mind spending the money for her son¡¯s health when she was desperate. But now that she¡¯s calmed down, she starts to feel the sting of the expense.


    An hour¡¯s worth of treatment equals a lost designer bag!


    ¡°Maybe you haven¡¯t knelt enough?¡± Mother Yu glances at her, and Aunt keeps quiet.


    Aunt has genuinely learned her lesson this time. Xiao Qian has all the advantages, and Aunt can¡¯t rely on anyone for support. Aunt has to play nice if she doesn¡¯t want to offend Xiao Qian. More importantly, she¡¯s now counting on Xiao Qian to cure Li Zhen.


    Li Zhen can¡¯t take another bite after a few sips.


    ¡°Chen Papi, can you start now? I really can¡¯t drink anymore¡­¡±


    ¡°You have to call me Dr. Chen!¡±


    Chen Papi? What on earth is that?


    ¡°You vampire, charging by the second for treatment¡­ My mom doesn¡¯t have that much money. Why would you want to charge so much? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re going to treat me for dozens of hours? I¡¯d rather die.¡±


    ¡°If you question my medical skills again, I¡¯ll raise my prices even more. I can totally do that.¡±


    It¡¯s not just her claiming she can do that; she¡¯s actually quite skilled at it.


    ¡°¡­Are you an angel or a demon?¡± Li Zhen has a hard time figuring Xiao Qian out.


    At first, she did all those things out of revenge against Jianren ¨C taking pictures, delivering food, and so on, all of which were terrifying. And she¡¯s charging sky-high fees for her medical services.


    But she doesn¡¯t seem all that bad, either. She helped him and pulled him back from the clutches of the death god.


    ¡°My teacher taught me not to be an unethical person and to treat anyone with an illness. But I¡¯m also someone who loves themselves. Some people, like your mother, are unbearable. If I want to stay true to my teacher¡¯s teachings and be fair to myself, this is how I have to handle things~¡±


    ¡°Hey!¡±

 Chapter 514 - Chapter 514: Chapter 488: Launching a Big Move (Monthly Ticket 1400+ Update)

    Chapter 514: Chapter 488: Launching a Big Move (Monthly Ticket 1400+ Update)


    ¡°You see, telling the truth is always unliked. For your mother, who I really dislike, I have to charge more money. This way, I don¡¯t violate my oath to my teacher, and I can keep myself happy.¡±


    If she likes the patient, she would charge less or not at all. If it¡¯s someone like Aunt, she doesn¡¯t feel guilty about charging a hefty fee. They can choose to get treatment or not, no pressure.


    No matter how much Xiao Qian charges, people beg her for treatment with tears in their eyes. Her skill is obvious, and the richer the person, the more they value their lives. Hence, finding a cheaper doctor is something they don¡¯t dare to do. So, it¡¯s natural for Xiao Qian to make money.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you hide your dislike for my mother?¡± Li Zhen said with a wry smile.


    ¡°Has she ever done anything to make me like her? Life is long but also very short. Who knows what will happen? Why not try our best to make ourselves happy? Even if we don¡¯t actively hurt others, we shouldn¡¯t hide our dislike for people we despise. For example, deep in your heart, there must be something you hate or love very much, but you¡¯re suppressing it.¡±


    ¡°Is it related to my sexual orientation? Actually, I¡¯ve always wanted to ask you, Chen Xiaoqian, do you really hate homosexuals that much?¡±


    ¡°It may be related to your sexual orientation, but it may also be unrelated. I¡¯ll help you relax and explore your subconscious to find the root cause of your illness later. But about homosexuality, I can definitely answer that I don¡¯t hate or discriminate against them. I don¡¯t support but also don¡¯t oppose it. I have a good friend who has gender identity issues and likes women only, but it doesn¡¯t affect my appreciation for their character. However, scum like Ni Jianren, I would spit on him even if he¡¯s turned to ashes.¡±


    The friend with gender identity issues Xiao Qian mentioned is Qiuqiu.


    Xiao Qian was the first to accept Qiuqiu in the dead and silent dormitory. She never hid her admiration for Qiuqiu, whose independent personality, kindness, and willingness to help friends made her a likeable person regardless of her sexual orientation. Shi Touyu and Da Yi both really liked Qiuqiu after getting to know her.


    ¡°So, it means you¡¯re not against homosexuals. I misunderstood you before¡­ I remember when we first met, you hinted at me, and just now, you said I was a man.¡±


    Li Zhen suddenly understood. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t discriminate against him and treated his sexual orientation as normal. She didn¡¯t think all homosexuals were effeminate and only looked down on Jianren¡¯s fraud marriage. This somehow relieved him.


    ¡°You just realized? Actually, most of the time, people¡¯s pressures come from within. You excessively magnified people¡¯s misunderstanding of your sexual orientation, thinking that everyone discriminates against you, but it¡¯s not really like that.¡± Xiao Qian began to subtly steer the conversation to therapy.


    ¡°By the way, can you deduct the few seconds when I praised you from the bill? You¡¯re too expensive¡­¡±


    ¡°Nope. Oh, this sentence also costs money.¡±


    What a ¡°black-hearted¡± doctor! But Li Zhen realized he somewhat appreciated Xiao Qian now.


    After gaining Li Zhen¡¯s trust, Xiao Qian began her professional therapy, demonstrating that her one-hour session for 20,000 yuan was worth the price.


    With Yu Minglang not around, nobody could understand lip-reading, so nobody knew what she was saying to Li Zhen in the hospital room.


    After Xiao Qian¡¯s first professional treatment that lasted two hours and 10 minutes, Li Zhen¡¯s legs regained a brief sensation, which everyone found encouraging.


    This proved Xiao Qian¡¯s claim that it was psychological and finding a treatment direction meant the person could be saved.


    The treatment fee was really expensive, but Aunt and Uncle thought it was worth it.


    Aunt especially, no longer dared to give Xiao Qian side glances. When Li Zhen told his mother that his leg hurt after she knocked on it, Aunt burst into tears, crying with joy.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t act modestly at all. After proving her medical skills, she immediately ordered Aunt around without any reservations.


    Aunt was ordered to buy a bottle of water one moment, and then told the water wasn¡¯t good enough in the next. Aunt couldn¡¯t complain at all.


    When Father Yu returned at night and Mother Yu told him everything that happened, Father Yu laughed.


    His own stubborn younger sister finally met her match.


    Even if Xiao Qian asked Aunt to clean the entire Yu Family¡¯s house with a cloth, including toilets, Aunt wouldn¡¯t complain. She immediately transferred 100,000 yuan to Xiao Qian after knowing the first treatment was successful. This was just a down payment.


    The next day, Xiao Qian made an appointment with Li Zhen in the afternoon. In the morning, Jia Xiufang asked her to accompany her to collect money, but Xiao Qian refused.


    Jia Xiufang felt wronged. Her daughter was home just for a few days but didn¡¯t spend time with her. When Jia Xiufang returned at noon with a lot of groceries, she met Father Liao in the hallway.


    ¡°Little sister, why did you buy so many groceries? You¡¯ve got quite a feast there, with chicken and fish.¡±


    ¡°Well, Qian¡¯er came back home, didn¡¯t she? I bought some food for her to nourish her body. After all, she¡¯s been eating poorly outside and has become as thin as a stick.¡±


    In fact, Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t thin at all. Mothers always feel their daughters are fragile and want to nurse them back to health whenever they return home.


    ¡°Haha, you really love your child.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to love or not? Isn¡¯t she the flesh that fell from my own body? But this girl, once grown up, she¡¯s distant from me, doesn¡¯t want to accompany me, and runs out all the time!¡±


    Jia Xiufang was upset because Xiao Qian didn¡¯t accompany her and would be going to Old Yu Family in the afternoon. She always had to vent her anger, but she wasn¡¯t genuinely upset with her daughter, just habitually complaining.


    ¡°Children have their own lives after getting married. I¡¯m also worried about mine. His mother has been gone for so long, and he still doesn¡¯t understand the ways of the world, without someone knowing cold and warmth beside him, I¡¯m also worried.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true. My second child doesn¡¯t know how to be considerate either¡­¡±


    Parents always have endless stories about their children. Xiao Qian listened quietly from her room.


    She was about to open the door for her mother, but upon hearing her gossiping, Xiao Qian decided to return to her room with the long, narrow box in her hand. Hmph, let her open the door herself with her keys!


    Standing at the window and looking down, Liao Fugui returned driving an old Santana. The noise was so loud even from a distance, it seemed like a second-hand car.


    What a level for a deputy forensic expert to stoop down to. Xiaoqian twirled the box in her hands as she rested her chin and continued looking down.


    Chen Zilong got off school and greeted Liao Fugui. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what they were talking about, but she could see Liao Fugui¡¯s gentle smile towards Chen Zilong.


    Tsk tsk, this sharp-tongued guy also has such a gentle side. Is he trying to get on her second brother¡¯s good side? It seems it¡¯s time to remind Da Long to step up their game!

 Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Chapter 489: The Five Continuous Kills

    Chapter 515: Chapter 489: The Five Continuous Kills


    Da Long said that Liao Fugui¡¯s father seems to be a little interested in Jia Xiufang. Xiao Qian, hearing the endless chatter between the two in the hallway, guessed there could be something between them. Was Liao Fugui trying to get close in advance to make Da Long his stepbrother?


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s view, the family background of the two families didn¡¯t differ that much. Both were middle-aged divorcees, Father Liao had authority and Jia Xiufang had money. If Father Liao really had a character similar to Liao Fugui, he probably wouldn¡¯t treat his mother poorly.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have any opinion about whether her mother should remarry ¨C as long as Jia Xiufang was happy. Anyway, with her around, no one would dare deceive her mother ¨C if anything, the Liao father and son duo with their character, should be thanking their lucky stars they haven¡¯t been deceived.


    But Xiao Qian had her concerns.


    The careers of the Liao family were unusual, and their personalities were too difficult, the unbending type. If Jia Xiufang were to marry Father Liao, she might end up being implicated by them. Jia Xiufang might not have a peaceful life with them if those who can¡¯t win over them turn to revenge with a sneak attack.


    One was a top judge, the other a forensic psychiatrist. Such unexpected visits like those were bound to happen. Xiao Qian did not want her mother to live her life in that manner. Why must her mother find such troublesome old men when there are plenty of good ones? And with this troublesome old man came a buy-one-get-one-free deal, an extra stepbrother who liked quoting ¡°The Eight Classics¡±¡­


    Thinking about this, Xiao Qian decided she couldn¡¯t stand idly by anymore. She pushed open the window and shouted downstairs to Da Long, who was happily chatting with Liao Fugui.


    ¡°Da Long, go home!¡±


    Chen Zilong was quite afraid of Xiao Qian. When Xiao Qian called him, he felt a chill down his back. He looked up and felt Xiao Qian¡¯s glasses were reflecting light. He remembered what she had whispered in his ear the day before.


    Oh gosh, he forgot what he had promised his sister ¨C not to get too close to Yun Chang!


    ¡°You really get along with your sister.¡± Liao Fugui looked up and smiled at Xiao Qian, but Xiao Qian quickly closed the window without giving him a chance to say hello.


    ¡°Uh, yeah, we do¡­¡± So sorry about that, Brother Yun Chang, but she is my sister after all.


    ¡°Does your sister¡­ have a boyfriend?¡± Liao Fugui asked.


    ¡°No boyfriend.¡±


    Upon hearing that, Liao Fugui¡¯s heart leaped with joy, only for Chen Zilong to add another comment.


    ¡°However, she has a fianc¨¦.¡±


    Liao Fugui felt his heart shattering.


    ¡°Brother Fugui, why did you ask that question?¡±


    ¡°No reason, just casually asking ¨C what did you call me?!¡±


    The innocent romantic spark in Liao Fugui¡¯s heart was extinguished, and on top of that, it seemed like he heard a terrifying nickname mixed in?


    ¡°Fu Gui¡­ Brother Fu Gui, do you work normally? Brother Fu Gui, is it not far from here to your workplace? Brother Fu Gui, why don¡¯t you have lunch at the canteen? Brother Fu Gui, your hairstyle is really cool¡­¡±


    With each sentence that Chen Zilong uttered, Liao Fugui¡¯s face grew even greener.


    Poor little Da Long was also breaking down inside. It¡¯s not that he was making unnecessary conversation but his sister had ordered that if Yun Chang ever tried to get close to him, he had to call Fu Gui five times in a row.


    Poor Liao Fugui, not yet recovering from the blow of discovering that his beloved was already with someone else, fell victim to the ¡°Fu Gui Five Kill Combo¡± meticulously planned by Xiao Qian and executed by Da Long, leaving him utterly stupefied.


    Life, ah, why is it so cruel?


    After secretly executing the ¡°Fu Gui Five Kill Combo,¡± Xiao Qian felt very relieved.


    Given Liao Fugui¡¯s petty nature, he¡¯d probably grumble about being called by that nickname to his father, who might then focus his attention on other old ladies.


    Chen Zilong allowed Jia Xiufang to enter first, and the conversation between Jia Xiufang and Father Liao had already progressed from their children being hard to manage to the authentic way of making braised pork. It seemed they had quite a bit in common.


    Judging by his communication skills with Xiao Qian¡¯s menopausal mother, Father Liao must have had decent character.


    If he had a safer career, Xiao Qian might have thought it a good match for them.


    ¡°Sis, why did you insist that I call Yun Chang that way? He seemed to be laughing rather stiffly.¡± Da Long complained as soon as he walked in.


    ¡°You don¡¯t understand; it¡¯s a tactic!¡±


    ¡°Do you think they would stop our mom from interacting with old man Liao just because I call him by his nickname?¡± Even Chen Zilong had noticed that something was off between these two middle-aged people.


    Their mother normally chatted a lot with their neighbors, but this time it was different. Chen Zilong even occasionally caught her watching the news just so she could talk about current hot topics with Father Liao without any awkward pauses.


    What Chen Zilong didn¡¯t know was that Father Liao had also bought a few cookbooks. Common ground, in those matters, was simply a matter of mutual heartfelt effort.


    ¡°That petty person would be able to endure this? When you see him, call him Fu Gui five times in a row. If he dares to lose his temper and stop you from calling him that, go tell our mom that he¡¯s bullying you, understand?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Sis, I think you¡¯re being a bit childish.¡±


    Xiao Qian knocked him on the head. ¡°You just watch me being childish. Why didn¡¯t you notice when he was bullying me?¡±


    ¡°He dares to bully you? I¡¯ll fight him to death!¡± Chen Zilong rolled up his sleeves and headed outside, but Xiao Qian pulled him back.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble; I meant¡­ in my dreams!¡±


    Xiao Qian admitted that bringing grudges from her past life into this one was indeed immature. Liao Fugui in this life hadn¡¯t done anything to offend her. But who asked his father to be smitten with her mother? Even then, who asked Father Liao¡¯s work to be so dangerous?


    Regarding incidents where a high judge was maliciously retaliated against, there were not many, but after witnessing that scene yesterday, Xiao Qian was still uneasy, fearing that her mother¡¯s later years might not be peaceful if she got involved with such a family.


    ¡°You¡¯re taking revenge in reality for things that happened in your dreams? How on earth does your fianc¨¦ put up with your temper?¡±


    ¡°What do you know, dummy? How is he putting up with it? He loves it! Don¡¯t try to change the subject, just call Liao Fugui by his nickname, got it?¡±


    ¡°I get it, but what if he doesn¡¯t care after I call him that?¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­ If his petty nature doesn¡¯t care, then I¡¯d have nothing to say if our mom really marries into their family.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s impression of Liao Fugui was still based on her past life when he had pointed at her and challenged her, criticizing her in various ways. In her heart, he was the most mean-spirited man in the world. She did not know that everything was different now and that with a different starting point, how could the results be the same?


    Finally, Jia Xiufang had enough of the conversation and came in. Xiao Qian and Chen Zilong exchanged glances and stopped talking.


    ¡°You heartless little girl, you didn¡¯t come with me, and I had to carry everything myself till I¡¯m tired to death.¡± Jia Xiufang complained a bit before carrying her groceries to cook. Xiao Qian snorted and went to her mother¡¯s bedroom, hiding the box under her pillow before going back to help Jia Xiufang with the vegetables.


    After having lunch together, Jia Xiufang, who had recently developed the habit of taking a nap, felt a lump under her neck when she lay down. She lifted her pillow and saw a box. She took the box out and opened it.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±

 Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Chapter 490: President Qians Grand Gift (Monthly tickets 1450+ updated)

    Chapter 516: Chapter 490: President Qian¡¯s Grand Gift (Monthly tickets 1450+ updated)


    ¡°Mom, what happened! Is something wrong!¡± Chen Zilong came in, slippers in hand, to see their mother holding a box and calling out.


    ¡°Who left this here¡ªQian¡¯er!¡±


    Having gotten over her surprise, Jia Xiufang immediately guessed it was her daughter. Xiao Qian came over and leaned against the doorframe.


    ¡°Try it on, let¡¯s see if it fits your chubby, pudgy little neck.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! I¡¯m only 140 pounds, how am I chubby! Where did this come from?¡±


    Within the box was a gold chain, presumably weighing around 20 grams.


    ¡°I actually wanted to buy a diamond for you, but considering your tacky taste and your status as a nouveau riche collector of junk, this seems more fitting.¡±


    ¡°Where did you get the money? How could you buy something so expensive without consulting me? You always do whatever you want¡­¡±


    ¡°I earned it. If I don¡¯t spend my money on my family then who would I spend it on? Here, let me put it on for you. Let¡¯s see if it fits around the neck of my chubby yet charming mother. Take a good look at yourself, remember to buy some jewelry when you make money.¡±


    Xiao Qian put the necklace on Jia Xiufang. Jia Xiufang was rubbing her neck in front of the mirror but still felt uneasy.


    ¡°Where did you get the money? Did Ming Lang give it to you? Don¡¯t use his money to buy things for me. Tell me the cost, I will repay it.¡±


    ¡°So vulgar! Can¡¯t I earn my own money? It still fits, you haven¡¯t gone overboard with the weight gain, but watch out. Here, take this. Start exercising when you¡¯re free.¡±


    Xiao Qian took out a gym membership card from her pocket. She procured it that morning, if she had brought her mother along she might have hesitated.


    ¡°Why waste this money, I don¡¯t have the time¡­can you refund it?¡± Jia Xiufang has been in contact with a fair amount of people and knew some of the city¡¯s high-end clubhouses. The membership card Xiao Qian gave her was top-tier, serving only the wealthy socialites.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be refunded once purchased. I got a year¡¯s membership for you. Go whenever you¡¯re free, do some aerobics or yoga. Get out of the house, make some friends, and stop sitting around watching silly TV dramas. I¡¯ll choose a beauty salon for you next time. It would be tragic if your lifestyle doesn¡¯t keep up with your economic status.¡±


    With the profits from trading fat lambs, Xiao Qian planned to invest some in real estate and spend some on the people around her.


    ¡°I want to save something for you and your brother. Your brother isn¡¯t even married yet. In the future¡ª¡±


    ¡°He will need to rely on himself in the future! Listen to me, Chen Zilong, our mom¡¯s earnings are hers alone and have nothing to do with us. Don¡¯t fantasize about reaping without sowing. No matter what, even if you end up begging, I won¡¯t let our mom give you a penny if you refrain from studying!¡±


    Xiao Qian interrupted Jia Xiufang and seriously said these words to Chen Zilong.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything, big sister. You bought Mom a necklace, what did you get for me?¡± Chen Zilong was still a child who didn¡¯t think too far ahead. Xiao Qian was just making proactive arrangements to prevent him from becoming a dependent playboy like in his past life.


    ¡°Your gift is on my bedside table in my room. Go get it.¡±


    ¡°Big sis, I love you so much!¡± Chen Zilong said, hopping off to fetch his gift.


    Jia Xiufang fondly touched the piece of jewelry her daughter had bought her, feeling both happy and sad for her daughter; such an expensive item, how could a student afford it?


    ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it, you¡¯ve worked hard enough, it¡¯s time to enjoy life. Money is earned to improve our lives. Da Long and I have our own lives, you don¡¯t need to constantly worry about saving for us. My mother doesn¡¯t have to be this thrifty; if you need to spend, just spend.¡±


    Jia Xiufang instantly felt warmed. It was really wonderful to have a daughter; Xiao Qian was really thoughtful and well-behaved.


    ¡°Ahh!¡± A scream from Chen Zilong came from Xiao Qian¡¯s room.


    Upon hearing her son¡¯s shriek, Jia Xiufang asked Xiao Qian in confusion,


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you didn¡¯t also get him a chain, did you? Why is your brother yelling?¡±


    ¡°I got him something much better than a chain.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t frivolously spend money; it¡¯s not easy for you to earn money either¡­ Qian¡¯er, what exactly did you buy for him?¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s question was quickly answered. Chen Zilong came in, carrying a large stack of reference books and tossed them on the floor with a despaired look.


    ¡°Big sister, what are you doing?!¡±


    Xiao Qian pulled a piece of paper from her pocket, unfolded it, and spread it out in front of Chen Zilong.


    ¡°This is the study schedule your big sister set for you. You need to strictly follow it and complete the exercises every day. Don¡¯t think you can get someone else to do them. I will compare every stroke of your handwriting. If I find out you¡¯re having someone do them for you¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian adjusts her glasses, causing Chen Zilong to shrink back in fear.


    ¡°Big sister, there¡¯s so much here, I can¡¯t possibly finish it all, and I don¡¯t even know how to do it¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can afford a private tutor for you now, who can guide you for two hours every day. It seems you have plenty of free time to spare, enough to spend several hours in the arcade playing games, huh.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not my real sister!!!¡± Chen Zilong exclaimed in sorrow.


    This time, Jia Xiufang stepped in without needing Xiao Qian to say anything. She gave Chen Zilong a firm smack upside his head.


    ¡°If she wasn¡¯t your real sister, would she have done so much for you? Who is all this effort for! Look at how much thought she put into selecting these books for you and creating sets of schedules. You ungrateful boy, thank your sister.¡±


    ¡°Big sis, thank you, could you please take these things back? Please return my splendid childhood to me.¡±


    ¡°Your childhood has been too long. It¡¯s obvious to me now, after inheriting someone with a big baby mentality, that one should correct problematic behavior from a young age. Being soft on you now would be irresponsible for your future.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled gently, ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t finish. I won¡¯t hit you.¡±


    ¡°Oh, then I¡¯m relieved.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll remote control Brother Lang via phone calls. While Brother Lang is busy with his work in this city, he can make time. I heard he can split several bricks with one punch. I wonder how many bones he can break if he hits a person. Mom, what if Ming Lang damages Da Long, would you be mad?¡±


    ¡°Why would I be mad! This mischievous kid needs to be disciplined. He wanders around everywhere instead of coming home after school! Da Long, if you do not behave, Brother Lang will beat you up!¡± Jia Xiufang said, backing up Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    Chen Zilong was on the verge of tears.


    He felt his life was completely bleak.


    Xiao Qian pointed to the reference books on the floor and said, ¡°I will give the study plan to our mom. Although she doesn¡¯t understand academic subjects, she can check to see if you¡¯ve finished your tasks. I will call every day to keep track of you. If you slack off for a day, I will have Brother Lang punch you once. With your physique¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian looked him up and down then shook her head, ¡°If you keep slacking off for a week, our mom can start preparing a wheelchair and diapers for you. You¡¯ll spend the second half of your life in a state of paralysis.¡±


    He felt like a bolt from the blue. Chen Zilong felt his life was completely barren. His sister wasn¡¯t like this when she returned, why had she suddenly changed after just a day out?!

 Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: Chapter 491: Master of Traps

    Chapter 517: Chapter 491: Master of Traps


    ¡°Sis, make it clear to me, why did you suddenly change like this? You said that night when you just got back that you were only going to stay for one night and then head back to school. Yet, you didn¡¯t go back to school and now you are torturing me¡­¡±


    What had he done to deserve this!


    ¡°It¡¯s because I took on a special patient, sister. I bought that necklace for mom with the money I earned treating that patient, thinking every great mother should receive a child¡¯s repay.¡±


    Even though Aunt is a person of questionable character, her motherly love for Li Zhen is genuine¡ªunreciprocated love is still love.


    ¡°Don¡¯t buy such expensive things in the future, really.¡± Jia Xiufang continued to complain, but her smile was sweeter than anyone else¡¯s.


    Her daughter knew how to buy things to show her filial piety now, enough for her to boast about to her friends.


    ¡°Mom¡¯s your real mother, and I am your real brother. Why don¡¯t you ever think to buy me something nice?¡± Chen Zilong felt so aggrieved.


    ¡°Because the patient¡¯s mother is possibly a psychological infant, or the so-called immature person. I don¡¯t want you to grow up that way. Chen Zilong, you have me and mom to take care of you now, but when you grow up, who will take care of you? You want the whole world to give in to you, but you need to have the ability for that. If you can¡¯t even study well, what can you do?¡±


    ¡°Yes! What your sister said is right!¡±


    ¡°Just kill me, ah~¡±


    Chen Zilong was collapsing.


    ¡°Well, if you want to die, it¡¯s not difficult. If you fail to finish your homework in 7 days, Brother Lang will make sure you use a wheelchair; if you don¡¯t write your homework in 10 days, Brother Lang will give you a one-way ticket to heaven, and if it¡¯s a month without writing, Brother Lang¡ª¡±


    ¡°Stop nagging! Can¡¯t I just write it?!!!¡± Chen Zilong quickly packed up his things, not forgetting to grumble, ¡°Brother Lang is almost killed by you, he is still the rightful heir of a listed company. You are treating him as a thug every day, Brother Lang is so wronged.¡±


    ¡°If the fish is not the fish, how can one know the fish¡¯s joy? Tell me what this sentence means and where it comes from!¡±


    Seeing the potent weapon wielded by the top performing student once again, the failing student slipped away, still not forgetting to grumble softly.


    ¡°I really hate you, this annoying relative of the patient, why do you inspire me so much, you are inspired, I am the one who suffers¡­¡±


    ¡°There will be rewards for completing all the exercises, and this summer vacation I will take you and mom out for a trip.¡±


    ¡°Really?!¡± Chen Zilong was energized again, full of vigor.


    ¡°I always say what I mean and I am clear about rewards and punishments. Go on and give it your best shot, young man!¡±


    When Da Long left, Jia Xiufang asked, ¡°Qian¡¯er, are you really going to take him out?¡±


    ¡°Yes, a two-day tour of the ravines of our city. If Ming Lang can take time off then, we will bring him along, and he can also tutor Da Long.¡±


    Xiao Qian had a deep, cryptic smile.


    All of a sudden, Jia Xiufang felt sorry for her son.


    He¡¯s been tricked by his sister again¡­


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, who are you treating for what kind of illness? Why are you making so much money all of a sudden? Could there be any problems?¡±


    ¡°Patients¡¯ information is strictly confidential, but I can tell you there won¡¯t be any problems. If there are any, they are someone else¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°You always leave me hanging in the middle of your sentences, I¡¯m still not at ease. Why don¡¯t you return the necklace?¡± It¡¯s satisfying enough that my child has the intention. I¡¯m just worried about my child¡¯s safety.¡±


    ¡°Precious metals do not offer a return policy, and besides, this matter is already approved by Ming Lang¡¯s parents.¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s alright ¨C Qian¡¯er, did you buy anything for Ming Lang¡¯s parents?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I bought two sets of clothes. Not expensive ones, just a token of respect.¡±


    The way Xiao Qian handled things was not flawed. It¡¯s only that she felt a little sorry for Xiao Qiang.


    She took care of everyone around her, just didn¡¯t know what to give to Xiao Qiang.


    She still remembers Xiao Qiang¡¯s reluctant and clingy little eyes when they parted, not sure if he is going to have another nosebleed after this.


    What Xiao Qiang wanted most was actually her, but what the two of them were lacking the most right now was time spent together.


    In the afternoon, Xiao Qian went to the hospital where Li Zhen was being treated. Before the official treatment, she met Aunt and her husband along with Mother Yu to summarize the results of the treatment.


    ¡°He said his waist was a bit painful this morning, but then it didn¡¯t hurt after a while. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Aunt was now talking to Xiao Qian with a bit of reverence, intentionally or not.


    Just like the feeling of ordinary patients when facing authoritative doctors.


    ¡°According to the results of my consultation yesterday, and after I went back to summarize it again, Li Zhen¡¯s leg belongs to the category of psychosomatic compulsory concern. His slight reaction after treatment is the best proof. For the upcoming treatment, I plan to¡ªAunt, can you drive?¡±


    Everyone was waiting for her to tell the result, but Xiao Qian said this unexpectedly.


    ¡°Yes, but you haven¡¯t said what your plan is?¡± Aunt was listening at a critical moment when Xiao Qian suddenly stopped speaking.


    ¡°My throat¡¯s a bit uncomfortable, and I really want to have a ConPanna at the coffee shop in the city center. Without the pick-me-up of a coffee, I won¡¯t perform well this afternoon, after all, as someone who practices medicine without an Anesthesia, my powers are sometimes hit or miss¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll have a driver go and get it.¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°I think if Li Zhen knew that his mother personally went to get drinks to help him recover sooner, he would be very touched, and things would get better sooner. Auntie, what would you like?¡±


    Xiao Qian asked Mother Yu, and if it were normal times, Mother Yu would definitely decline politely. Now she didn¡¯t even bother declining. Seeing how obediently Xiao Qian treated Aunt, Mother Yu felt as relaxed as having several bowls of Shunxin noodles.


    ¡°Then get me one too.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not used to coffee, get me a juice.¡±


    Even Aunt¡¯s husband joined in.


    It can be seen that Aunt has unknowingly offended many people around her and was unaware of it.


    ¡°Old Li, why are you joining in the fun too?¡± Aunt has been too shocked these past two days.


    ¡°If Li Zhen knew that you, for his sake¡ª¡± Xiao Qian might not have many tactics, but the ones she has work well.


    Aunt walked away bleakly, looking like a wronged little wife.


    Mother Yu was happy in her heart, her youngest daughter-in-law is doing great. Coming to the hospital is actually making her happy now. It¡¯s a happy thing for Li Zhen to have a new lease on life, and it¡¯s also delightful to see Xiao Qian creatively giving orders to Aunt.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you really know how to handle things. I¡¯ve never bossed this old woman around in my entire life, and yet she listens to you.¡± Uncle was impressed with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Uncle, let me introduce myself formally to you, I am Psychologist Chen Xiaoqian. I specialize in various difficult psychological problems. Not only can I treat people with mental illnesses, I am also good at consulting in marriage and emotional issues, people can even seek advice from me when they are not ill. Whether you are sick or not, I can give advice to make your love life happier.¡±


    Uncle was confused, what does that mean?


    Mother Yu was starting to understand her daughter-in-law¡¯s game. Of her being formal about being a psychologist every time she was about to play a trick¡ª


    ¡°She means, she can help you solve marital issues, but there is a price¡­ market economy, free pricing.¡± Remembering Xiao Qian¡¯s lines from yesterday, she seemed to have said this to herself.

 Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Chapter 492: Good Progress (Monthly tickets 1500+ extra)

    Chapter 518: Chapter 492: Good Progress (Monthly tickets 1500+ extra)


    ¡°Sure, if you can cure the Old Lady and make her obedient, I¡¯ll give you as many uncle¡¯s petty cash as you want. But I¡¯m not as rich as your aunt.¡± Uncle chuckled.


    ¡°We¡¯re all family, so I don¡¯t want to charge too much. Instead of giving me money, you can just give me one or two of those unwanted stones, I won¡¯t be picky. I guarantee she¡¯ll behave, follow the rules, and not cause any trouble for you.¡±


    Stones¡­ Father Li understood immediately she was referring to the jadeite raw stones in the study. Mother Yu laughed too.


    Those were taken by force from her by the Aunt, all top-quality jadeite stones brought out by the Uncle Qi Yue. Though they were still raw stones, windows had already been opened in them to reveal the jadeite inside. The Aunt cherished them too much to completely open them herself, so she gave them to her sister before returning to the Old Yu Family, where she then forcefully took them away.


    Xiao Qian was candid; she¡¯d have them returned the same way they were taken!


    ¡°If you want them, they¡¯re yours, as long as you can control your aunt. I¡¯ll even throw in my cherished purple clay teapot. I don¡¯t usually give that to anyone. It is a masterpiece by an old friend of mine, who can no longer make them due to his old age.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, hurry up, thank your uncle!¡±


    Xiao Qian could see the teapot¡¯s great value from Mother Yu¡¯s attitude and immediately thanked her Uncle without reservation.


    Though she couldn¡¯t currently see the value in these collectibles, a high-quality purple clay teapot could sell for tens of thousands or even millions a few decades later. Uncle mentioned the artist was already not producing more, making it even more valuable. Xiao Qian, the practical person that she was, liked to measure things with property value, estimating the teapot could be worth one or two houses after a decade.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s principle was that it didn¡¯t matter if she understood or appreciated these works of art, as long as they could be sold for money, they were good.


    ¡°After I finish Li Zhen¡¯s treatment, I¡¯ll give you a detailed plan you should follow. You¡¯ll be guaranteed the kind of family status and authority only enjoyed by men in feudal society.¡±


    ¡°Can you really do that?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s uncle thought she was joking.


    ¡°There aren¡¯t many patients with a serious illness like Li Zhen. Most people have problems like your Aunt, who, while not sick, still have trouble in their life. We don¡¯t consider such people as patients, but rather as clients for counseling. As psychological counselors, we can certainly help these people. In fact, we wouldn¡¯t say there are too many patients around us, but rather each person needs emotional counseling, covering feelings, career, family, and friendship. We can help with it all since we can place everyone in the right position based on their behaviors within our knowledge of expertise.¡±


    In her past life, Xiao Qian performed a lot of emotional counseling for issues like unhappy marriages, and cheating husbands, etc. Only a few people were genuinely as sick as Li Zhen. Still, everyone had emotional or other kinds of issues they needed to discuss at some point, which also made for quite a profitable business.


    ¡°What caused my son¡¯s illness?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a psychosomatic disorder induced by compulsory focus. Through yesterday¡¯s treatment, I found that it is related to the sexual orientation discrimination he experienced before. Out of fear of being discriminated and misunderstood, he exaggerated the fantasy of physical disability, which led to the psychogenic physical disorder. The root of the problem lies in you.¡±


    ¡°Me?¡± asked an astonished Father Li.


    ¡°Yes, fathers hold a unique position in their children¡¯s heart, but you never understood your son¡¯s sexual orientation issue, causing huge psychological pressure on him. Today, I want you to be part of the treatment as well. The two of you need to have an open and honest conversation about this topic.¡±


    Many seemingly unrelated things were actually tightly connected.


    Father Li couldn¡¯t accept that his son liked men, but the fact that Li Zhen had almost become paralyzed made him come to terms with it. It didn¡¯t matter anymore whether Li Zhen liked men or women. All that mattered was that he was alive and healthy. Continuing the family line didn¡¯t seem important anymore.


    ¡°So Xiao Qian, you are implying that Li Zhen¡¯s problem is with his father rather than his mother?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that his mother is completely unrelated, but her relationship with him isn¡¯t significant.¡±


    ¡°Why are you then commanding your aunt?¡± Mother Yu stopped after seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s gesture of pushing her glasses.¡±


    ¡°I am a professional psychologist with a sense of medical ethics. Seeing my aunt¡¯s misbehavior, I must correct it. That¡¯s my professional duty.¡± Xiao Qian nodded earnestly.


    Meaning, she was merely correcting her aunt¡¯s behavior for no good reason. Was justification needed?


    ¡°You don¡¯t charge for treating your aunt¡¯s issues?¡± the uncle joked.


    Xiao Qian answered dead seriously, ¡°Absolutely not.¡±


    ¡°Well, do as you please.¡±


    The progress of the treatment was much faster than expected, as Xiao Qian¡¯s judgment was accurate. Having the uncle join made the therapy even more effective.


    The seemingly serious problem had a simple solution, as it mostly depended on one¡¯s ability to find the right key to unlocking the soul code. Xiao Qian was an expert at this. However, if the wrong method was used, things could go very wrong, and the disease could become even more severe. The main thing was using the right method.


    Mother Yu had been waiting outside the whole time. The treatment took a little longer this time, lasting almost three hours. When Father Li came out, his eyes were red, as if he had been crying.


    ¡°How is it? Can my son feel anything?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s aunt approached.


    Father Li nodded excitedly, unable to express his feelings in words.


    He had just opened up his heart to his son, and he realized the boy had also suffered a lot over the years. The treatment didn¡¯t only benefit his son; it was a lesson for him as well. The money spent was beyond worth it, as it knocked down the wall between him and his son.


    ¡°Can I see my son?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s aunt asked her.


    Xiao Qian picked up the cold coffee from the table and took a sip.The aunt quickly replied, ¡°I¡¯ll buy you as much as you want!¡±


    ¡°By the time you buy it, he¡¯ll probably be waking up. You can see him after he wakes up, but you should know what to say and what not to say.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± The aunt nodded hurriedly, doing whatever Xiao Qian said without any hesitation.


    ¡°Also, Li Zhen needs soup tonight. You can buy some ingredients and continue cooking at my aunt¡¯s house.¡±


    ¡°Sure, sure!¡±


    ¡°My little aunt is on vacation today, so you may have to prepare meals for the whole family as well and do laundry. Don¡¯t worry; I¡¯ll tell Li Zhen about your performance. He will be happy, and his treatment may improve even more when he¡¯s in a good mood!¡±


    Listening to Xiao Qian¡¯s words, the aunt excitedly asked Mother Yu, ¡°Sister-in-law, what dishes do you want? I¡¯ll buy them all and cook them!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go through all the trouble, just make some Buddha Jumps Over the Wall or something¡ª¡± Mother Yu changed her tune upon seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s aunt¡¯s twisted expression, ¡°It¡¯s too much to ask you to do such complicated dishes, just make some simple home cooked meals. But there might be more people tonight, as Elder Brother and his family are coming back. You¡¯ll have to make separate meals for Panpan who is a picky eater. The other two kids do eat everything, though they love meat. As for what your brother and I like, you know it well. Xiao Qian, will you come tonight?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t be joining you. I am going to spend time with my mother. I heard Aunt once took a baking class? My mother is quite fond of mango pancakes¡­¡±

 Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Chapter 493: Suspense Comes to an End

    Chapter 519: Chapter 493: Suspense Comes to an End


    ¡°I¡¯ll make a list of what to get, so we won¡¯t buy the wrong groceries. I¡¯ve prepared your mother¡¯s snacks, I¡¯ll have someone send them to you¡ª¡±


    Seeing Xiao Qian push her glasses, her aunt immediately changed her tone.


    ¡°I¡¯ll personally bring them to you!¡±


    ¡°Sorry for the trouble.¡±


    ¡°No trouble at all!¡±


    ¡°Alright then, please send them before 8 pm tonight and bring some grilled skewers for my younger brother. Kids shouldn¡¯t eat too late for supper.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± Her aunt¡¯s attitude was overly polite.


    ¡°And, I can¡¯t let my aunt help you. If Li Zhen finds out¡ª¡± Xiao Qian made a knowing expression, and her aunt nodded her head, quickly grabbing her bag and heading out.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t our aunt still on vacation?¡± Mother Yu asked Xiao Qian once her aunt was gone, not bothering to hide it even from Uncle.


    ¡°Let¡¯s give her a vacation now. When her aunt comes to our house, our aunt should rest. Uncle, you should go and have dinner too. Don¡¯t help her, this is also a part of the treatment I¡¯m giving her.¡±


    ¡°I still have to accompany Li Zhen in bed and can¡¯t leave. I¡¯ll arrange for her to send the things to you on her way here; it¡¯s on the way anyway.¡±


    Her uncle felt that the purple clay teapot was worth the treatment, enjoying the status of a man in a feudal family just after the treatment began, with someone sending meals. He never had this treatment when he was young, but now enjoyed it in his old age and retirement.


    Little Qian¡¯s treatments left her aunt so well-behaved that she didn¡¯t dare to complain. Xiao Qian also told Mother Yu not to help her even if she felt pity for her aunt, at most just watching and giving guidance on how to cook.


    Letting Mother Yu experience how her aunt bullied her in the past would actually help her. Some people become discontented when treated too kindly, making her experience what she had done to others in the past would be helpful.


    Mother Yu, after all, was a doctor with quality, she couldn¡¯t do what her aunt did in the past¡ªmaking someone wash bloodied menstrual pads. Now that her aunt was here, she mostly cooked and cleaned up the kitchen, but even that exhausted her completely.


    She hadn¡¯t done housework for many years, her whole body ached from working all day, and her arms were sore every time she lifted them.


    But when her body became busy, her mind would become clearer and she didn¡¯t think as much anymore. She busied herself in her brother¡¯s and sister-in-law¡¯s house and saw how busy the Yu family couple was with their work. They would spend their spare time visiting Li Zhen, working together for their common concern.


    After a few days, Little Qian didn¡¯t even have to give commands anymore. Her aunt took the initiative to handle everything clearly, making great progress.


    While treating Li Zhen, Xiao Qian occasionally gave her aunt some pointers, saying, ¡°That¡¯s how you treated my future mother-in-law.¡± Although her aunt didn¡¯t admit it, her attitude towards Mother Yu and Father Yu became more respectful. She wasn¡¯t so presumptuous anymore and seemed to understand the meaning of having a big family.


    Xiao Qian stayed for a week, not only greatly improving Li Zhen¡¯s condition but also transforming her aunt into a completely different person. Boss Qian was an expert in dealing with disobedience; having treated her aunt, her aunt was respectful in her presence.


    Father Yu and Mother Yu were both impressed with Xiao Qian, who had tamed an ill-tempered giant baby who had been spoiled for a lifetime. No matter how much her family catered to her, she never treated them well, but Xiao Qian mistreated her, and she faced Xiao Qian with a smile every day.


    Xiao Qian explained the reason for this quite simply: if you only give a child candy, they will become spoiled. When it¡¯s necessary to be strict, you must be strict. Her aunt was obviously spoiled by everyone, and she wouldn¡¯t dare go against Xiao Qian even if she wanted to make trouble in the future.


    No wonder Xiao Qian was willing to be the bad guy, because being a bad guy has its advantages¡ªnobody dares to bully you. Even bad people need other bad people to keep them in check, and relying on the goodwill of others to change would not be effective. The survival of the fittest is the result of human evolution, and capability determines status.


    After Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, Li Zhen¡¯s psychological issue was finally resolved. The condition seemed severe, but it was not complicated to treat.


    If it weren¡¯t for helping Li Zhen and his father mend their emotional gap, Xiao Qian could have resolved the issue in just three sessions.


    After the last treatment, Li Zhen was completely fine. Though he had to stay bedridden temporarily due to a fracture, he could recover to his normal state with proper rest. His mood was completely different from before.


    He could now face his sexual orientation openly. Xiao Qian planted the concept into everyone¡¯s minds that homosexuality is not considered a pathological condition in psychology. Treatment should not only focus on Li Zhen, his family should also not discriminate against him, so that he can live more courageously.


    Li Zhen gained his father¡¯s understanding and saw his mother¡¯s transformation.


    It truly applied to Xiao Qian¡¯s saying: Thunder and rain are both gifts of heaven, appreciate every turning point in fate, even if it seemed tragic at the time, looking back it is full of gratitude.


    Before leaving, Xiao Qian left a note for her uncle. It contained her treatment plan for her aunt and a travel itinerary.


    Her treatment plan for her aunt was actually quite simple: once Li Zhen was well enough to stand, her uncle should take her aunt on a vacation to a serene place. The family could bond during this time, and after returning, they should immediately move to a new city to settle down. They should keep her aunt away from her previous circle of wealthy ladies, enable her to forget her status, and restore her initial intentions.


    Don¡¯t be too kind to her aunt, be mindful of her circle of friends, and don¡¯t let her associate with people with impure motives. Her aunt is willful but simple-minded. If not watched over, she is easily taken advantage of. Her uncle is retired and should take her traveling, accompany her, and her twisted heart would gradually return to the family.


    Having dealt with everything, Xiao Qian was ready to leave, carrying her gains, a bulging wallet. However, an unexpected incident occurred, forcing her to stay.


    When Xiao Qian received Chu Xuan¡¯s call, she had already boarded the car arranged by Father Yu and was about to return to school. The car was about to leave Qiang City.


    ¡°I am Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°Dr. Chen, something, something¡¯s happened!¡± Chu Xuan¡¯s voice was full of panic.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, tell me slowly, what happened?¡±


    Chu Xuan is Hu Meijing¡¯s husband, and Hu Meijing is Lone Wolf¡¯s fiancee. After Lone Wolf¡¯s death, she developed an alternating personality, forgetting her past with Lone Wolf and marrying Chu Xuan, starting a new life with the help of her teacher.


    Xiao Qian came into contact with Chu Xuan because he had suffered from seasonal manic disorder. Xiao Qian had treated him, and so Chu Xuan had her phone number.


    ¡°My wife, my wife, she¡¯s gone crazy!¡±


    Chu Xuan¡¯s panicked voice came over the phone. He had been Xiao Qian¡¯s patient, so he respected her tremendously and saw her as a lifesaver.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Could it be¡ª?!


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, calmly tell me what happened to your wife?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s been feeling unwell these past few days, so I took her to the hospital for a checkup. It turns out she is 2 months pregnant. We were very happy but as we were leaving she suddenly fainted. When she woke up, she didn¡¯t recognize me and screamed for Lone Wolf. Who is Lone Wolf?¡±

 Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Chapter 494: Objective Facts

    Chapter 520: Chapter 494: Objective Facts


    The thing that Xiao Qian and Professor Liu feared the most had happened!


    An alter personality would forget everything and start a new life, unaware of when they would recall their past!


    When Xiao Qian heard Chu Xuan say this, she immediately thought that it must be because Hu Meijing had suffered some kind of shock and suddenly remembered her past!


    ¡°Where¡¯s the teacher?¡±


    ¡°Godmother rushed over when she found out, but when she saw my wife, both of them burst into tears and Godmother had a heart attack. She¡¯s still lying down! What can I do, Dr. Chen? My wife is in an extreme emotional breakdown and refuses to see me, Godmother can¡¯t get up, I really have no solution¡­¡±


    Hu Meijing¡¯s current condition is particularly dangerous, she suddenly knows about the suppressed matter, and that too during the most emotionally vulnerable stage of pregnancy!


    Her teacher had to fall at this time, Xiao Qian knew trouble had occurred.


    If this situation is not handled well, it could lead to tragedy.


    Hu Meijing is now pregnant, she has forgotten her years of married life with Chu Xuan. If this situation is not handled well, it could cost lives.


    ¡°Tell me your location.¡±


    ¡°We are in the hospital in Qiang City. My wife is emotionally unstable and I had to forcibly confine her in the hospital room¡­ Godmother is also here!¡±


    ¡°Qiang City?¡± Xiao Qian was surprised and quickly stopped the driver and told the master to stop the car.


    ¡°Yes, our organization arranged for us to go to Qiang City for mountain climbing, so I brought her along. But we didn¡¯t expect this kind of incident¡­¡±


    Damn it! Out of all the places your organization could plan a trip, why chose Qiang City?!


    Xiao Qian probably understood some things, and it was likely that Hu Meijing saw something in the hospital in Qiang City that triggered her memory of the past.


    If it were in a different place, this would not have happened in Lin City.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be right there, tell me the room number.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qian told the driver the address and then called Yu Minglang again.


    The phone was not reachable; he must be busy.


    Uncle Liu¡¯s character should not affect Xiao Qiang¡¯s affairs because of personal matters. It seemed that Xiao Qiang would not encounter him by chance this time¡­right?


    When Xiao Qian arrived, Uncle Liu and Chu Xuan were both outside the ward with worried faces.


    ¡°How is the teacher?¡± Xiao Qian asked Uncle Liu first.


    Uncle Liu pointed to the room, and Xiao Qian looked through the glass, speechless.


    ¡°Master, why did you tie up my teacher?¡±


    Poor Professor Liu was tied to the bed with the straps used to restrain psychiatric patients, a blindfold on, not knowing whether she was asleep or not.


    ¡°There¡¯s no choice, the doctor said she¡¯s overthinking and needs to rest now, but she insists on going to treat Meijing. With her current state, she¡¯s not fit to treat others, and I want to find someone to treat her. It¡¯s so worrying.¡±


    ¡°Is the teacher asleep?¡±


    ¡°Well, she should wake up when the medicine wears off.¡± Uncle Liu was also worried about what to do, he had no idea how to deal with his spouse¡¯s situation, and he knew Professor Liu¡¯s character, she would intervene even at the risk of her life.


    The old lady had a strong sense of responsibility, she wanted to see Hu Meijing, but her own body was about to give in, how could she handle the situation? And he couldn¡¯t keep giving her sleeping medicine.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go in and talk with the teacher.¡± Xiao Qian turned to ask Chu Xuan.


    ¡°How¡¯s Meijing¡¯s condition?¡±


    Chu Xuan pointed to another room, and Xiao Qian looked through the door to see Hu Meijing huddled in the corner, holding her knees, looking frightened. The door was locked from the outside so she couldn¡¯t get out.


    ¡°Meijing¡¯s emotions were very agitated before, I was afraid she would run out and do something extreme so I locked her in here, but the hospital can¡¯t allow us to do this forever. She can¡¯t be injected with the same kind of sleeping medicine as godmother, and I¡¯m worried about what to do.¡±


    Chu Xuan was extremely worried, his wife fainted and woke up not recognizing him, crying and demanding to leave.


    Her temperament also became much more irritable, her previous gentleness was gone.


    After having a general understanding of the situation, Xiao Qian asked Uncle Liu another question.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Yu Minglang?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s dealing with some things at work. He¡¯s doing well; you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded and pushed the door open to the teacher¡¯s room.


    The teacher hadn¡¯t woken up yet, so Xiao Qian sat patiently by her bedside, removed her blindfold, and covered her with a blanket.


    After a few minutes, the teacher began to show signs of waking up. She was surprised to see Xiao Qian sitting by her bed.


    Xiao Qian put her glasses on her, ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m here.¡±


    ¡°How did you¡­ I remember now, that old man tied me up! Xiao Qian, untie me, I have to go see Meijing right away.¡±


    Teacher remembered that there was an important patient in the next room!


    Xiao Qian moistened her lips with a cotton swab.


    ¡°Teacher, you can¡¯t get up, your body can¡¯t take it. Once you¡¯re better, I¡¯ll make sure you exercise and take care of your health. You¡¯ve been neglecting exercise and wellness and the slightest worry causes you to collapse!¡±


    This was what¡¯s commonly known as a weak link at a critical moment.


    ¡°We¡¯ll talk about health after I deal with this situation. Now untie me!¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Are you really my apprentice or that damned¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you two family? Forget about the divorce, you two will be remarried next year if not this year! I¡¯m your apprentice and of course on your side, but Master is doing this for your own good. Don¡¯t get up and let me handle this situation.¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Professor Liu looked at Xiao Qian and then shook her head.


    ¡°You can¡¯t handle it; this is a very complex case, and you haven¡¯t learned that yet.¡±


    ¡°I have learned it.¡± In her past life, the teacher had taught her the lesson of personality alternation in practice.


    Xiao Qian felt it was time to make up the missing lesson of the alternate personality that she hadn¡¯t learned so well in her past life.


    ¡°Teacher, I have a different treatment plan than yours, and I hope you can authorize me to handle Hu Meijing¡¯s issue.¡±


    ¡°A plan different from mine?¡± Professor Liu looked at Xiao Qian in astonishment.


    ¡°After our discussion last time, I have been reflecting on what I would have done if I were in your place. Things have now developed to this point, and you can¡¯t possibly suppress her by offering direct hypnosis, teacher.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also troubled. When she sees me, she cries, and when I see her, I feel uncomfortable. We can¡¯t control our emotions.¡±


    Professor Liu was very distressed.


    There is a scientific basis for the rule that psychiatrists don¡¯t treat their own relatives. Both she and Hu Meijing were emotionally vulnerable because of Lone Wolf Liu Shuang¡¯s situation. With their emotions easily resonating, Professor Liu couldn¡¯t maintain emotional objectivity, and a psychologist who is too subjective rather than objective can¡¯t offer effective treatment.


    ¡°So there is no way for you to treat her, then what do you want to do? Hug her and cry together? If she has a miscarriage from crying, and you have a heart attack, are you really helping or just making matters worse?¡±


    ¡°Chen, Xiao, Qian! Are you taking advantage of my kindness?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just stating the facts objectively!¡±

 Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Chapter 495: Still Want Money (Monthly Ticket 1550+ Updated)

    Chapter 521: Chapter 495: Still Want Money (Monthly Ticket 1550+ Updated)


    ¡°Even so, I can¡¯t let you treat her. Let go of me; I¡¯ll call your senior sister to handle this.¡± This is not an ordinary case. Even if Professor Liu can¡¯t treat it himself, he must let the doctor he trained take on the case.


    ¡°Will there be enough time for senior sister to arrive? Do you have any apprentices in Qiang City? Even if senior sister comes, will Hu Meijing trust her? Besides you, I¡¯ve had the most contact with Hu Meijing. Although she doesn¡¯t remember that period, we both know that a person¡¯s subconscious keeps a favorable impression of someone. She won¡¯t reject me.¡±


    Xiao Qian had previous contact with Hu Meijing. And now, even though Hu Meijing doesn¡¯t remember anything about that other personality, she will certainly not reject Xiao Qian.


    Indeed, Xiao Qian is the most suitable candidate, but Professor Liu is still worried. No matter how talented Xiao Qian is, she¡¯s still a child. This profession should not allow children to easily diagnose and treat patients, especially without extensive clinical experience.


    Especially in such complex cases.


    This is different from the minor psychological issues encountered before. This time, it¡¯s a problem that even Professor Liu doesn¡¯t know how to deal with.


    ¡°Teacher, before I get my license, let¡¯s stick to our old rules. I¡¯ll tell you my thoughts and my treatment plan, and if you think it¡¯s appropriate, I¡¯ll go ahead. I¡¯ll inform you of any progress, and if there are any issues, we can discuss them at any time, alright?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Actually, there¡¯s something I haven¡¯t told you. Do you know why I call you teacher? And don¡¯t you find it strange that I know so many treatment methods?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s strange that a child who just entered university knows so much. Who taught you all this? Your clinical experience seems quite rich, and you even slightly resemble my style in my early years.¡±


    An apprentice hand-taught by the master himself would be strange if they weren¡¯t similar.


    Xiao Qian already has a strategy.


    ¡°That¡¯s because I once found a notebook filled with medical records. After reading it, I was greatly inspired, and it opened a door to the mysterious world of psychology for me. The signature in that notebook is yours, and that¡¯s also the reason why I chose this school.¡±


    ¡°So you¡¯re the one who found it?¡± Professor Liu does have a habit of taking notes wherever he goes.


    Xiao Qian also has the habit of taking notes, a habit she learned from her teacher.


    ¡°Yes, unfortunately, when we moved, my useless younger brother lost that notebook. But I still remember the clinical cases it covered: phobias, manic disorders, anorexia, binge eating disorder, social phobia, and several others. You wrote in great detail.¡±


    Thanks to Professor Liu¡¯s torment in her past life, Xiao Qian can recite them all.


    One day, when she was sorting materials for her teacher, he suddenly had a whim. He said that around the Millennium, he lost a notebook with clinical treatment records for several types of disorders. He asked Xiao Qian to turn in a case summary every week; if she made a mistake, she would have to copy related professional literature as punishment. This nearly tormented Xiao Qian to death.


    It¡¯s also because of having such a teacher that Xiao Qian¡¯s professional foundation became so solid.


    ¡°No wonder you always leave traces of my style, even though I¡¯ve never taught you directly. Now that you mention it, I suppose you can be considered my apprentice.¡±


    Professor Liu felt inexplicably reassured, suddenly feeling that Xiao Qian¡¯s way of addressing him as ¡°teacher¡± was quite appropriate.


    ¡°I was able to start learning after reading your notebook. Now, I¡¯ll handle the situation, and if you think there¡¯s anything inappropriate, you can correct me at any time. Please consider me your eyes, alright?¡±


    Xiao Qian thought her excuse was very perfect and flawless.


    No one knows about her rebirth, and her style is so similar to Professor Liu¡¯s. Using such an excuse to brush things off won¡¯t raise any suspicions in the future. This way of addressing him as ¡°teacher¡± will also become more justified.


    ¡°Tell me about your plan first.¡± Professor Liu seemed to compromise a bit.


    ¡°Under the current circumstances, the previous method of forcibly suppressing won¡¯t work. I guess, Teacher, you must have used some kind of hypnosis to suppress her memories before.¡±


    ¡°Did I write this in my notes?¡±


    ¡°No, your notes were just a starting point. I¡¯ve also read many more books afterward ¨C you know how theory classes in Da Yi aren¡¯t as fun as reading clinical books.¡±


    ¡°Continue.¡±


    ¡°You must have heard about how Emperor Yu tamed the rivers. Gun tried to block the water but failed, Emperor Yu learned from Gun¡¯s failure, changed the method of blocking, and achieved great success by dredging the floods. I want to use this kind of approach to treat Hu Meijing.¡±


    ¡°You mean¡­ guide her to release her emotions? No, that won¡¯t work. She will definitely collapse.¡±


    Years ago, why did Hu Meijing develop a split personality? It was because she went to look at Lone Wolf¡¯s body despite everyone¡¯s advice, and even sneaked a glimpse of Liu Shuang when nobody was paying attention. The horrible scene caused her to break down.


    Now that she¡¯s pregnant, how can she endure such a blow again?


    ¡°If we don¡¯t let her finish what she couldn¡¯t do years ago, her emotions will be bottled up inside her forever, and the child still won¡¯t be safe. She can¡¯t listen to anyone right now, and she¡¯s even more resistant to hypnosis. I¡¯ll guide her to fulfill her wishes, and then use a more conservative treatment method to bring out her gentle personality.¡±


    As Xiao Qian spoke, she was much more confident than in her previous life.


    Ever since their last conversation, she had been reflecting on how to treat Shi Touyu if he appeared in her previous life and how to handle Hu Meijing¡¯s case with her teacher.


    Perhaps the treatment would have been the same, but while both individuals had the same disorder, the actual treatment would definitely be different.


    Xiao Qian also considered another outcome: if hypnosis suppression was only half successful and Hu Meijing¡¯s personality awoke, how would she handle it? As expected, it happened.


    One personality woke up, while the other fell asleep.


    ¡°This is a bit risky; there have been no similar cases before.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t clinical treatment about crossing the river by feeling the stones? Doesn¡¯t the first page of your notebook say that? Any mental illness, even if it¡¯s the same diagnosis, might have different treatment methods. Since there¡¯s no successful case, we have to feel our way across the river.¡±


    Professor Hu writes the same sentence on the first page of every notebook ¨C clinical treatment is like crossing the river by feeling the stones ¨C Xiao Qian knows this from helping him sort them out in the past.


    Xiao Qian can¡¯t say she¡¯s 100% sure, but she¡¯s determined to bravely try.


    At first, Professor Liu hesitated. But seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s confident expression and hearing Hu Meijing¡¯s crying from the next room, he felt heartbroken. Hu Meijing couldn¡¯t even cry out loud anymore.


    She was also a poor child. If she could cry out loud, she would; if not, she would just silently shed tears. The sadness in her heart would never go away, and it was heartbreaking to hear.


    ¡°Go on, but if you can¡¯t solve it, come back immediately. Call in your master and let him call over your senior sister. If you can¡¯t handle it, she will.¡±


    Xiao Qian took off Professor Liu¡¯s glasses again, cupping her hands around his face, using the warmth of her palms to comfort her teacher.


    ¡°Teacher, have faith in yourself. How can the student you taught be incapable? You should rest well. I will treat this illness as my duty, without charging you any money¡ª¡±


    ¡°You want to charge me?!¡±

 Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Chapter 496: Upsetting Conceptions

    Chapter 522: Chapter 496: Upsetting Conceptions


    ¡°So, it¡¯s a free market economy, huh¡­¡±


    Realizing that she had angered the professor, Xiao Qian hurriedly tried to smooth things over.


    ¡°I was just joking; how could I charge you? But if I help you out, you can¡¯t refuse to reciprocate.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± What a disrespectful child!


    ¡°You should get up every morning and run laps around the sports field with me. You¡¯re too lazy, you know? You¡¯re always busy using your brains and not moving your body. Starting from tomorrow morning, you will run, and after dinner you will take a stroll by the campus lake. Your physical condition is poor, practically frail like Lin Daiyu in her old age.¡±


    ¡°Get out!!!¡±


    Xiao Qian shrugged and left, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.


    Professor Liu wanted to overhear her convincing Hu Meijing, but the conversation was muffled by the wall.


    Looking at the white ceiling, Professor Liu wondered if she was really getting old and if she should hand over the stage to the younger generation. It was fortunate that Xiao Qian had this opportunity, it felt right, but it was undeniable that the kid could understand and apply the knowledge from her notes. It was clear she was gifted and wise. By her performance and grades, Xiao Qian was a true genius.


    Rebirth was too bizarre for most people to believe, but what Professor Liu saw with her own eyes, she believed.


    The Xiao Qian she saw was a genius, but she didn¡¯t realize the amount of effort Xiao Qian had put into her previous life to become a ¡°genius¡±. The countless days and nights, the countless books she was punished to write, the countless criticisms and education she received from Professor Liu, the amount of times she was driven to desperation¡­


    Xiao Qian feels under enormous pressure when she thinks about those days.


    But all those efforts were not in vain, they were put to use in her rebirth.


    When Xiao Qian pushed open the door to Hu Meijing¡¯s room, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder if her teacher would torture her like in her past life. She hoped that her performance would earn her a good impression,


    So that the teacher would give her less homework to copy in the future ¨C this was Boss Qian¡¯s beautiful fantasy.


    The cruel reality was that since Professor Liu found out Xiao Qian selected this field after reading her notes, she officially regarded Xiao Qian as her apprentice, and to keep this good seedling in her own hands, she started torturing her apprentice in hell mode. But that¡¯s another story.


    At that moment, Xiao Qian, who had a beautiful vision for the future, pushed open the door of the ward. The crying inside stopped abruptly.


    Hu Meijing turned her head. Seeing a familiar looking young girl with a beauty mark, she stopped crying, looked at Xiao Qian apprehensively, and huddled up against the wall.


    ¡°Do I look familiar?¡±


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Chen Xiaoqian. Mei Jing, do you remember me?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t remember! Let me go, you have no right to confine me like this. You¡¯re restricting my freedom. Let me go right now!¡±


    Hu Meijing spoke with a heavy nasal voice, her throat becoming hoarse.


    Her temper had indeed changed, her previous gentleness was gone. Hu Meijing¡¯s original personality was indeed fierce, her temperament was completely different.


    ¡°Once they let you go, what will you do?¡±


    ¡°Let me go, I have to go¡­¡± Thinking of the horrifying scenes, Hu Meijing let out a piercing scream.


    She remembered the terrible scene when she found Lone Wolf¡¯s body. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t stop her and let her finish screaming before speaking to her.


    ¡°You can tell me all about your grievances. It¡¯s okay to want to cry and scream. When you calm down, I can take you out.¡±


    ¡°I want to see Lone Wolf¡­ is he really dead, that couldn¡¯t have been him.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but he¡¯s dead.¡±


    Reality was cruel, Xiao Qian chose to tell her the truth.


    Hu Meijing¡¯s vision darkened, and she fainted again.


    Chu Xuan and Uncle Liu quickly entered the room. Chu Xuan, looking at his pitiful wife, anxiously questioned Xiao Qian.


    ¡°How could you make her faint?¡±


    ¡°I have a serious question for you; do you want to protect the adult or the child?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I have two treatment plans. One is conservative treatment to maintain her current state. If you want to protect the child, we can do this, but this method carries a high risk. If she remembers it during pregnancy, the breakdown could be far worse than this time. No one would be able to control it. It¡¯s possible that we would lose both mother and child. Even if they made it through the pregnancy and she gave birth to the child, she may have another episode one day in the future. The result would be the same, and we¡¯d surely lose her then.¡±


    Chu Xuan felt a shock and stepped back.


    ¡°I also have another treatment plan ¨C aggressive treatment. This method might cause her mood swings and could result in losing the baby, but its probability that it would keep her safe is very high. If we¡¯re lucky, we can keep the child too. Which plan do you want?¡±


    ¡°Save the adult.¡± Chu Xuan said without hesitation.


    Xiao Qian nodded and pressed the button on the voice recorder in her pocket.


    ¡°Why? You are an only child in your family, and you¡¯ve been waiting for this baby for a long time.¡±


    ¡°There is only one Mei Jing, and I want her. Even if we don¡¯t have a child ever, as long as she is there, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°Do you love her, or her gentle personality? If one day she changed, not the gentle and quiet woman she used to be, would you still love her, still accept her?¡±


    ¡°Is there a difference? She is Mei Jing, no matter what she becomes, she is still Mei Jing. She didn¡¯t leave me when I suffered a manic disorder, so now that she is sick, I won¡¯t abandon her either. Dr. Chen, how much money do you want? I can give you any amount. If it¡¯s not enough, I can sell my house. Please, cure her, even if¡­ one day she no longer recognizes me.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    ¡°I actually know¡­ she has a man in her heart that she can¡¯t forget. Sometimes, she will say that man¡¯s name in her dreams. I know that man is named Liu Shuang, but I don¡¯t know if he is the Lone Wolf Mei Jing talks about¡­ but that doesn¡¯t matter! She is Mei Jing, I want Mei Jing!¡±


    He knew? This was something even Xiao Qian didn¡¯t expect, and Professor Liu probably didn¡¯t know either.


    Professor Liu and Xiao Qian always thought that Chu Xuan was a man who was narrow-minded and liked nitpicking, which was why he was diagnosed with manic disorder.


    For this reason, no one had told him about Hu Meijing¡¯s past, lest he overthink it.


    But unexpectedly, Chu Xuan already knew!


    ¡°No matter who she used to like, she is my wife now. I just want you to cure her, to stop her from harming herself like this. Whether we have a child or not, it doesn¡¯t matter. Even if she forgets me¡­ it¡¯s okay.¡±


    ¡°If she really forgets you, what will you do?¡±


    No one noticed that when Xiao Qian asked this question, Hu Meijing, who was lying on the bed with her eyes tightly closed, unconsciously fluttered her eyelids twice.


    ¡°If she forgets, I can make her remember. If she never remembers, I will keep treating her well, so she can accept me again.¡±


    This answer left Xiao Qian, a woman who had seen it all, silent for a long time.


    ¡°Okay, I see. You guys go out first. Master, go and untie my teacher. It¡¯s not good for her body to be tied up all the time, she still has errands for you to run.¡±


    ¡°But she scratches people¡­¡± Uncle Liu complained.

 Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Chapter 497: The Impermanence of Worldly Affairs

    Chapter 523: Chapter 497: The Impermanence of Worldly Affairs


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, everyone has an ID card, and the teacher¡¯s emotions should have calmed down.¡±


    Xiao Qian sent everyone out, and then there were only her and Hu Meijing left in the room.


    After a while, Hu Meijing opened her eyes, looking vacantly and desperately at the ceiling, silent tears flowing down her face.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t speak unless Hu Meijing did. She just sat silently beside her. It wasn¡¯t until three hours had passed that Hu Meijing spoke in a hoarse voice.


    ¡°Why did he leave like this? We agreed to get married when he came back, how could he just leave like this?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, life is so unpredictable, and nobody knows what will happen in the next second.¡±


    ¡°I regret arguing with him now. If I hadn¡¯t, would he still be okay? It¡¯s all my fault. If only I had listened to him earlier and become someone who could control their emotions, and not vent all my anger on him, everything would be better.¡±


    After he left, Hu Meijing regretted it and wanted to apologize to him, but she didn¡¯t realize that when they parted ways, it would be for eternity.


    ¡°I promised to take her out and have fun, but then I got a big order and changed the time. She was so angry that she stopped talking to me and went to the tutoring class I signed her up for in a huff. That was the last time I saw her. If only I could have spent more time with her.¡±


    ¡°Who are you talking about?¡± Hu Meijing looked at Xiao Qian with puzzlement, only to find that Xiao Qian was standing by the window with her back to her, looking at the distance. There were teardrops falling onto the marble windowsill.


    ¡°Someone who was really important to me. Her appearance was unexpected, and so was her departure. After she left, my life was shattered. I tried hard to find the meaning of living on, but no matter what I did, I couldn¡¯t bring her back. So, I understand your feelings.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice seemed off, and Hu Meijing guessed that she might be crying.


    ¡°Yeah, with so many people in the world, why did it have to be him who left?¡±


    ¡°Exactly.¡±


    ¡°Can you understand how I feel?¡± Hu Meijing asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Yes, I cannot describe that kind of pain. It lingers in the depths of my heart. The more I want to forget about her, the clearer her memory becomes. I still can¡¯t completely forget her. When she first left, I would wake up in the middle of the night and unconsciously go to her room to see if she had kicked off her quilt. Only when I arrived there would I realize that she was gone. Whenever I would pass her favorite western restaurant, I¡¯d be reminded of her laughter. Even now, I rarely eat seafood because she loved it. Sometimes, when I see seafood at the supermarket, I want to buy it, but then I remember, who would I buy it for?¡±


    ¡°So you also had that kind of experience¡­¡± Hu Meijing seemed to have found an outlet for her emotions.


    ¡°From a pessimistic point of view, life is a journey destined for us to say goodbye. From the moment of birth until the end of life, we are constantly parting with our family, friends, children, and loved ones. These relationships will come to an end, and we don¡¯t know when it will be over.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true, but I would rather he didn¡¯t want to marry me than for him to just disappear like this. Actually, the two of us weren¡¯t very compatible. My temper is really bad, and he always indulged me. I took advantage of his love for me and always got angry with him. When my temper got out of control, I would say all kinds of hurtful things, including breaking up many times. Each time, he would chase after me. Now I regret it so much. I would have been better off breaking up with him earlier, and then he could find a woman with a better temper, and maybe he wouldn¡¯t have died.¡±


    As Hu Meijing spoke, she couldn¡¯t help sobbing. Some words had been held in her heart for too long.


    She couldn¡¯t forgive herself.


    ¡°Go ahead and cry, I¡¯ll be with you.¡±


    The first step for Xiao Qian was to release the pressure in Hu Meijing¡¯s heart. After the emotions were out, she would instill concepts in her. While doing this, Xiao Qian also released some of her emotions.


    ¡°The man I feel guilty about is called Liu Shuang. He was a very good man. He loved to laugh, and he treated me so well¡­¡±


    ¡°Are you willing to tell me the story between you two?¡±


    ¡°We met through an introduction. In fact, my motive at that time wasn¡¯t very pure. I didn¡¯t have a formal job, so I wanted to marry someone with a stable job. He had a steady job at the time, and when we got married, we would be stable as well. But when I first met him, I felt like I had known him for a long time. He was wearing a white shirt that day. Although my motives weren¡¯t pure, I truly fell in love with him later on¡­¡±


    Hu Meijing recalled the past, while Xiao Qian stood by the window, patiently listening. In fact, her mind was filled with memories of her time with her daughter.


    Some things you think you can forget, but suddenly one day they¡¯ll come to your mind, and the pain lingers. As she treated and healed others, Xiao Qian also had to face her own wounds time and again.


    Walking a path, you lose something along the way until you reach the end of life. When a person comes into the world, they¡¯re left alone when they leave.


    By disappearing, you make those who care about you experience the pain of loss again, and the cycle repeats, generation after generation. This is the cruelty of life.


    But after crying, you have to wipe away your tears and continue on this journey with no return. So, Boss Qian¡¯s tears are only for herself.


    As Xiao Qian treated Hu Meijing and guided her, Chu Xuan watched through the glass as Meijing cried in pain, his eyes filled with sorrow. He knew that the woman in the room, although she had the same face as his wife, did not belong to him at this moment.


    This was also a kind of loss.


    ¡°¡­That¡¯s what happened during the first treatment session. I spent several hours guiding her emotions, and now I plan to start the formal treatment.¡±


    Xiao Qian recounted the treatment process to Professor Liu.


    At this point, Professor Liu had already been untied. She was receiving an IV drip while leaning against the bedhead, and Uncle Liu stood beside her, fetching water for her and keeping an eye on the IV bag.


    Looking closely, there were two scratch marks on Uncle Liu¡¯s face. Realizing that Xiao Qian had been staring at his wounds, Uncle Liu glared at her.


    See, what did I say? This old lady scratches people!


    When untying her, she got scratched! And she scratched him on the face.


    How would he face those little brats at work tomorrow if they saw this? Wouldn¡¯t they laugh at him?


    Uncle Liu could easily imagine that Yu Minglang would be the one leading the laughter.


    Xiao Qian thought Liu¡¯s expression was slightly cute. She returned to her emotions and continued to report the next step of the treatment plan to the professor.


    ¡°How is her physical health?¡± Professor Liu was worried about the baby in Hu Meijing¡¯s belly.


    Pregnant women should not have excessive emotional stress, especially during early pregnancy. Extreme joy or sadness can easily lead to miscarriage.


    ¡°The doctor just checked her and said her body is okay for now, and there is no sign of miscarriage yet. However, if she continues like this, it definitely won¡¯t work. I can only focus on the adult, and whether or not the baby can stay will depend on fate.¡±


    When dealing with such cases, Xiao Qian is particularly decisive. She is the attending physician in charge and cannot have the slightest hesitation or be too afraid to act. Not daring to act boldly can endanger both the child and the adult, and not everyone can have such courage.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t know she is pregnant now, right?¡± Professor Liu asked.

 Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: Chapter 498: He Still Remembers (15,000+ Monthly Tickets Updated)

    Chapter 524: Chapter 498: He Still Remembers (15,000+ Monthly Tickets Updated)


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Just as we had guessed, when her original personality woke up, the previous gentle second personality disappeared. She doesn¡¯t remember the past few years, but she seems vaguely familiar with me.¡±


    ¡°After emotional counseling, we will start formal treatment. After the treatment is over, we will try to find a way to awaken her second personality together, or¡­ merge the two personalities. That would be the best outcome,¡± said Professor Liu.


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°Don¡¯t merge, I hope her current personality disappears.¡±


    ¡°Why? We discussed before that if it¡¯s suppressed and then reawakened, it¡¯s definitely impossible to suppress again. I remember you agreed with my opinion,¡± Professor Liu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I agree with your point of view, and our goal is to suppress her current personality. But our intentions and methods are different. You directly suppress her, while I let her release and finish what she needs to do before suppressing her. In this way, she won¡¯t have any regrets in her heart, and it doesn¡¯t matter whether she can remember or not in the future. Because with my method, even if her two personalities merge together one day, she can adapt to the current life and live bravely.¡±


    ¡°Oh? I don¡¯t have that confidence, where does your confidence come from?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t charge 50,000 yuan per hour for nothing. If I had no real skills, would I dare to be so bold?¡± Xiao Qian muttered quietly.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°I mean, everyone¡¯s psychological endurance is different. For some people, forgetting may be the only relief. If her two personalities merge together, it would be unfair to her current husband.¡±


    ¡°After studying her personality, I made the diagnosis of suppressing her personality. What you said may be correct. Let her finish what she wants to do and return to her normal life without distractions. What do you plan to do next?¡±


    Instead of answering her teacher, Xiao Qian looked at Uncle Liu.


    ¡°I need your cooperation. If it¡¯s convenient, I¡¯d like to meet with your General Manager.¡±


    ¡°You want to see Ming Lang?¡±


    Xiao Qian said seriously, ¡°I¡¯m working. Don¡¯t discuss personal feelings.¡±


    ¡°Oh, well, the manager of the company has changed. I¡¯ll ask the new manager to contact you.¡±


    ¡°Hold on, where is Yu Minglang?¡±


    ¡°He just got promoted to Vice President by the group.¡±


    There are still Executive Vice Presidents above the Vice President, and then just one step away from the top position.


    ¡°Alright, please ask your Vice President to contact me. I need his cooperation.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± So much for not discussing personal feelings and not wanting to see Yu Minglang!


    But no one exposed Xiao Qian¡¯s little wish. It¡¯s not easy to meet, so they will take every opportunity to do so.


    ¡°After Ming Lang was promoted to Vice President, his schedule won¡¯t be as tight as before. He delegates some work to the new General Manager, someone you know.¡±


    It should be Qiao Zhen. Yu Minglang had promoted many of his own people.


    ¡°We will follow the arrangement of the Organization.¡± Xiaoqian raised the corner of her mouth, revealing a faint smile.


    Is this because he¡¯ll have more time to be with her in the future? Although it¡¯s still not as much time as normal couples, it should be much better than before. Wait, something seems strange?


    ¡°Master, what did you just say?¡±


    ¡°I said Ming Lang was promoted to Vice President. The order just came down, but because our company is also in Huanxue, he still has a lot of work to do for the next six months. Once everything is in order, he will¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°Not this sentence. Did you say that some tasks need to be executed by the General Manager? He doesn¡¯t need to be that busy?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Ming Lang¡¯s main job is to take over the company. The previous work was just for practice. It¡¯s just that there was a severe shortage of manpower recently, but everything is slowly improving.¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to be struck by lightning, staying still for a long time.


    What happened to Yu Minglang in the past life?


    In her past life, when she didn¡¯t know that Yu Minglang was her benefactor, they met again when she was kidnapped by a bad guy. By then, Yu Minglang had already reached the position of Vice President or even higher.


    But he seized a blade with his bare hands and saved her from the enemy, only to be seriously injured himself.


    Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t like bars and is usually very busy. But why did he go that day?


    A bold speculation spread in her heart.


    The doubts of her past life seemed to be solved in the present.


    Yu Minglang, unlike her, has an eidetic memory, and furthermore, he was communicating with her under a pseudonym in his past life, while she used her real name. He must have known who she was when he saved her!


    Even more so, he might have rushed to the scene to save her on purpose!


    Thinking about it this way, the first encounter where he was criticized for draping his coat and his cold opening line ¡°It¡¯s not safe for a person to go to a bar¡± when they met for the first time should not have been accidental!


    He remembered her, he had always remembered her! Perhaps it was because he didn¡¯t know how to express it that he appeared so cold!


    This feeling suddenly warmed Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    The wounds evoked during Hu Meijing¡¯s treatment seemed to have eased a bit.


    Perhaps the journey of life that is destined to separate is not as pessimistic as imagined.On the way, there will always be some touching and warm-hearted people who make the journey less boring.


    Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to see Yu Minglang, not just for work, but simply because she missed him.


    ¡°I am Yu Minglang.¡±


    Yu Minglang answered the phone.


    However, he didn¡¯t expect the voice coming from the other end of the phone to be the one he¡¯d been longing for day and night.


    ¡°I¡¯m Dr. Chen Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao?¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t expect it to be her.


    ¡°Call me Dr. Chen.¡±


    ¡°Dr. Chen, is there anything I can do to help?¡±


    Yu Minglang knew that as long as Xiao Qian referred to herself as Dr. Chen, it should be about work.


    It seemed that Hu Meijing¡¯s matter was also handled by his precious baby.


    Yu Minglang thought of cooperating with Dr. Chen, and the image of Dr. Chen wearing a white coat and smiling at him appeared in his mind. What a beautiful scene!


    ¡°I need you to investigate Lone Wolf¡¯s death again. Of course, you can blur out the parts involving confidentiality. Without divulging any secrets, we need to make a fair judgment.¡±


    ¡°Are you doubting my brother?¡±


    ¡°Special situations require special means. I¡¯m not doubting Liu Shuang, but such rumors not only exist among family members but also within your ranks. Everyone has no outlet for their grief after a person¡¯s departure, and the wounds in their hearts make everyone uncomfortable. Do you think only Hu Meijing is hurt? Wrong! Everyone who experienced this incident has a wound in their hearts. We must clear Liu Shuang¡¯s name!¡±


    ¡°Clear which name?¡±


    ¡°Clear his name that he did not die because of arguing with Hu Meijing and losing focus.¡± This issue is not only related to Meijing¡¯s treatment but also to Ming Lang¡¯s other brothers.

 Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Chapter 499: Uncovering the Scars

    Chapter 525: Chapter 499: Uncovering the Scars


    Xiao Qian¡¯s view was the same as Yu Minglang¡¯s. She believed in Liu Shuang¡¯s capabilities and thought it was improbable that the misjudgment was a result of distraction. However, doubt still existed. It happened to be a good opportunity to investigate the matter within reason while treating Hu Meijing, so as to let the deceased rest in peace and the living be free from worry.


    ¡°Vice President Yu Minglang, can you complete the special task I gave you?¡±


    Xiao Qian had long wanted to say this sentence, feeling very pleased.


    When she had nothing to do, she would imagine Xiao Qiang¡¯s working style, especially enjoying watching his serious and tough demeanor, full of passion.


    ¡°What reward will Dr. Chen give me if I complete it?¡± Yu Minglang also liked her businesslike tone.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind having a one-on-one chat with you.¡±


    Facing Yu Minglang¡¯s serious attempt to discredit her, Xiao Qian righteously refused.


    ¡°Don¡¯t always think about taking people¡¯s rewards when you do things, it¡¯s vulgar!¡±


    ¡°One hour for twenty thousand, one second for five yuan and five cents?¡± This news had reached his ears, and his father had told him about it.


    ¡°Cough, am I like you? You serve the people, I am in a market economy and free!¡±


    ¡°Alright, in order to have a private chat with you, I promise to complete the task!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for your news.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone and pondered a little ¨C why did it feel like there was something strange in his words, it sounded like a creepy uncle¡­


    1


    Xiao Qian was indeed a sharp person, and her guess soon came to fruition. Yu Minglang¡¯s thick-skinned attitude was truly breathtaking.


    While Yu Minglang was summarizing the materials, Xiao Qian was not idle. She accompanied Hu Meijing for intensive treatment.


    From initially not believing that Lone Wolf was already dead, to later becoming heartbroken and despairing to blaming herself, this series of psychological changes were all under Xiao Qian¡¯s control. It took Xiao Qian three days to complete the first stage of treatment and make Hu Meijing believe that Lone Wolf was indeed gone.


    According to the plan she and Professor Liu had studied, the treatment was divided into three stages, and the second stage was when Yu Minglang came into play.


    That day, Xiao Qian, feeling utterly disheartened, came with Hu Meijing, Professor Liu and Uncle Liu and took the car sent by Yu Minglang to his and Liu Shuang¡¯s old unit.


    Before Yu Minglang had returned home to take over the company, he and his good brothers had been in this place.


    Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian and Hu Meijing and others to the conference room.


    In the conference room, Hu Meijing saw a group of people sitting inside, many of whom she knew, and their presence tore open old wounds.


    Those seated here were Liu Shuang¡¯s friends, and Rong Yuan had been brought back as well, sitting in the front row.


    Most of the people here had drifted apart all over the world, and it took quite a bit of effort to gather them all together.


    These people had come together again for the long-forgotten sad past. When they saw Xiao Qian leading Hu Meijing in, Rong Yuan became emotional, his hands clenched into fists and his eyes filled with anger but was restrained by a glance from Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang had already held a meeting with everyone in advance, no matter who it was, no one was to express any personal emotion, just bring their ears and not their mouth.


    Yu Minglang stood in front of the projector, and on the speaker¡¯s desk in the conference room was a large sand table.


    Today, Xiao Qian had changed into a formal black waist-pinching suit, looking very professional. The white silk scarf matched the black professional outfit, showing respect for the deceased in its solemnity. She was able to handle various occasions with ease and was not inferior in the least when standing in front of this room full of men.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze lingered on Xiao Qian for a few seconds, Xiao Qian nodded at him, and after making a gesture to let the incoming people take their seats, Yu Minglang formally began today¡¯s special briefing.


    ¡°Among those present today are Liu Shuang¡¯s family members, his friends, as well as leaders from his old unit. The purpose of gathering everyone here today is to reveal the truth of the incident back then and to do justice to the family and to Liu Shuang, who has passed away. Without further ado, let¡¯s get straight to the point. Please look at the big screen.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s brief opening, straight to the point.


    Hu Meijing sat with Xiao Qian, her emotions becoming somewhat uncontrollable when she saw so many people. It was Xiao Qian who had been holding her hand, giving her encouragement and support, preventing her from fainting.


    Xiao Qian held her hand tightly, feeling the icy coldness of her palm.


    On the big screen, the map from that year was restored. Everyone present had experienced the event in person. When they saw that heart-wrenching place, they could hardly bear it in their hearts. It was there that their good brother had left, never to return.


    Xiao Qian stared intently at Yu Minglang. This was another time that she and he had intersected in an official setting, in the capacity of work. Yu Minglang, full of masculinity, proceeded methodically to give everyone a brief introduction to the situation at that time.


    All of this had been strictly filtered, with no unnecessary words spoken, but still allowing everyone to understand the situation at that time.


    ¡°After a detailed investigation, I have come to the following conclusion: Liu Shuang¡¯s decision to inform and change the route temporarily on that day was not due to emotions at work, but rather a forced decision. Please look here.¡±


    Yu Minglang pointed to a spot on the map, ¡°According to local weather forecasts, it was the moldy rain season at that time. Comrade Liu Shuang had rich outdoor survival skills and judged that there would be heavy rain on that day, so he chose to change lanes.¡±


    ¡°But he never made the decision to change lanes temporarily before. We had been out in the rain before and never changed. Why did he change that day?!¡± Rong Yuan was the first to question.


    Actually, many people had kept these words in their hearts and dared not say them. This was also why many people thought that Liu Shuang¡¯s decision was emotional.


    Rong Yuan¡¯s doubt made Hu Meijing shrink back, and Xiao Qian could clearly feel the girl¡¯s fear in the depths of her heart holding her hand.


    Xiao Qian pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to Hu Meijing, who covered her mouth and sobbed softly. If it wasn¡¯t for Xiao Qian¡¯s prior appointment with her and plenty of advance psychological preparation, she would definitely have lost control of her emotions again.


    Yu Minglang was not surprised by Rong Yuan¡¯s doubt and calmly scanned the room before beginning his explanation.


    ¡°It rained that day, proving Liu Shuang¡¯s judgment accurate. We will now focus on the original route.¡±


    Yu Minglang pointed to the map, ¡°Following this route, what kind of phenomenon would occur if the mountain loosened due to increased soil moisture? Please look at the sand table, I have simulated the soil humidity according to the situation on that day, and calculated the weight of our people according to the ratio, assuming that we followed the original route¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang placed a chip on the road, and it collapsed instantly.


    The scene fell silent.


    ¡°As you can see, this road has no way out. Once we go in, there is no way to retreat, and the entire team will be in danger. I have come to this conclusion after repeated calculations and discussions with geologists. Since a collapse did not occur on the original route that year, this important reason was overlooked.¡±


    There was no accident, not because they were lucky, but because Liu Shuang changed the route.


    ¡°How did you all know Lone Wolf? How did his code name come about?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Because he was adept at creating life in harsh environments, he¡­¡± Rong Yuan couldn¡¯t continue, choking up.


    The others in the room also had red eyes, all of them the strongest men, but their hearts ached at the mention of their lost friend.

 Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Chapter 500: Extreme Emotional Pain

    Chapter 526: Chapter 500: Extreme Emotional Pain


    ¡°Lone Wolf made the correct judgement through analysis. The radio station was temporarily unable to contact the headquarters due to the damage caused by rain that day, and the opportunity was fleeting. Lone Wolf relied on his rich experience to figure out the solution for changing lines. He knew better than anyone the danger of changing lines, and it wasn¡¯t because of personal emotions, but because he always remembered that he was the captain.¡±


    This is what it means to be a captain, this is the mission, and this is what it means to be a man.


    Braving the mountains of knives and seas of fire without hesitation, facing the wind and rain together, the rugged years are the true masculinity that outsiders can never comprehend.


    This is faith, and also the true color of a man.


    Later, Liu Shuang had to change lines and encountered people who needed rescue. In order to save them, he was crushed and never returned.


    Professor Liu and Uncle Liu were both holding hands, filled with tears and speechless.


    Their son was an undeniable hero, using his tragic life to compose a declaration of peace. Raising such a hero brought them both sorrow and pride.


    Even Xiao Qian, who rarely expressed her emotions, wiped the corners of her eyes with a tissue.


    Hu Meijing, on the other hand, cried loudly on the table. Her cries tore everyone¡¯s heart in the room.


    ¡°I believe that Captain Lone Wolf didn¡¯t have any negative emotions when making the judgement. If he had been emotionally unstable at that time, he wouldn¡¯t have chosen to change lines but would have insisted on the original route. If he hadn¡¯t remained highly vigilant, he wouldn¡¯t have predicted the danger from the subtle changes.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words left everyone silent, and all they could hear were the suppressed sobs in the room.


    ¡°This is our most heartbreaking situation. We want to turn this grief and anger into the power to protect the precious peace. Lone Wolf Captain¡¯s fianc¨¦e suffered a serious mental illness due to her inability to accept his sacrifice, and his mother and my fianc¨¦e are doing their best to help her. Today, we have gathered here to unveil the truth.¡±


    After his speech, Yu Minglang walked up to Hu Meijing and Professor Liu¡¯s couple and solemnly said,


    ¡°We promise to defend this precious peace with our efforts, to comfort Liu Shuang¡¯s heroic spirit, and to maintain our determination to guard peace.¡±


    Everyone stood up and saluted Liu Shuang¡¯s family under the leadership of Yu Minglang. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but shed tears of emotion as she too stood up and watched this touching scene.


    The thorn that had been embedded in everyone¡¯s hearts was finally pulled out, and the revealed truth left everyone with a sense of regret and sorrow.


    He did not act impulsively for personal reasons, and she did not ungratefully abandon her love. However, fate cruelly separated the couple that should have been together.


    Though this moment was filled with sorrow, the matter has come to its final verdict.


    Until the last moment of his life, he was worthy of the honor of a man. And she, who had lost herself in too much love, suffered from a serious mental illness.


    He remained loyal to his mission, and she stood by her love.


    Spring rain is as precious as oil. Is it a coincidence that the light rain outside the window gently touches the glass, leaving behind traces of loss?


    Xiao Qian looked at the rain outside the window. This marked the end of Hu Meijing¡¯s second stage of treatment.


    If fate hadn¡¯t placed her patient at a crossroads where she had to make a choice, Xiao Qian might not have known whether she should unlock the truth. But seeing the tears of these tough men in the room, Xiao Qian finally understood her teacher¡¯s teachings.


    As a doctor, some feelings are indeed more important than money. Xiao Qian firmly believed that her diagnosis this time was correct.


    Underneath the rain, Liu Shuang¡¯s tombstone stood quietly. Hu Meijing and Liu Shuang¡¯s parents were holding a memorial service several years late.


    Rain and tears interwoven, what¡¯s meant to come will eventually arrive.


    Time and memories are such cruel and merciless things. In her limited memory, he was still the person who left her angrily, and she was still waiting for him to return and apologize. But time had stolen years of her memories, and when she finally remembered this period, all she could see was his tombstone.


    Under Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, Hu Meijing was now able to face the fact that he would not return. The second stage of treatment allowed her to let go of her feelings of guilt. Although the pain of losing him remained, it would no longer be accompanied by guilt coming from her subconscious.


    This memorial should have been held years ago. Without it, Hu Meijing¡¯s subconscious felt uneasy, and the rest of the Lone Wolf Squad was also troubled. But when this fragile girl touched the cold tombstone with immense sorrow, Yu Minglang and others who stood not far away, had mixed emotions in their hearts.


    Liu Shuang rested underground, but each person standing here would have to continue living after today.


    Hu Meijing caressed Liu Shuang¡¯s photo with thoughts of their happy times together flooding her mind. She dared not ask herself what had happened during the years of lost memory and who she had met. But when she had shed all her tears, she felt lost, not knowing where her future path lay.


    Who was she, who was she, and who did she belong to¡­


    Suddenly, a familiar melody came from behind.


    ¡°You once told me you¡¯ll always be with me


    I understand love, but what does forever mean


    Girl, don¡¯t cry, we¡¯re still together


    Today¡¯s joy will be tomorrow¡¯s painful memory


    La la la la la la la la la la la


    Everything can be discarded, but nothing can be forgotten


    The words you say now are just your courage


    Spring breeze blows, autumn rain falls


    How many vows of love blown away by the wind and rain


    Don¡¯t say you and I will never be apart again.¡±


    This was Lone Wolf¡¯s favorite song, ¡°Love Song 1980.¡± Hu Meijing turned around in astonishment, and as the scene unfolded before her eyes, her tears fell like rain.

 Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Chapter 501: If One Day (Monthly Tickets 1650+ Updated)

    Chapter 527: Chapter 501: If One Day (Monthly Tickets 1650+ Updated)


    Under Rong Yuan¡¯s lead, everyone sang ¡°Love Song 1980¡± together.


    This was Liu Shuang¡¯s favorite song before he passed away. If it weren¡¯t for the accident, this song was supposed to be played at Lone Wolf and Hu Meijing¡¯s wedding as a special gift for them.


    Hearing this familiar melody, Hu Meijing¡¯s grief reached its limit. Things have changed, and people are gone. She was about to speak, but tears flowed down first.


    How could the same melody appearing in two extremely different situations not break one¡¯s heart? Although the pledge still exists, people are separated between life and death. With no more illness to hide behind and the emotions of hatred and confrontation being dissolved by reality, what¡¯s left for everyone present is just an inexplicable sadness.


    The rain came just in time.


    The gentle rain hid the grief and tears on their faces, blending the longing for old friends in the song. Who says they only have a tough exterior and don¡¯t understand affection? It¡¯s just that the romance shown at this moment is so melancholic.


    Hu Meijing knelt on the ground, and the rain over her head suddenly stopped.


    Raising her head, she saw Xiao Qian in a black dress holding a white flower umbrella above her, shielding her from the rain. Looking up from below, Xiao Qian seemed like a protective umbrella that blocked the wind and rain for her. In this oppressive environment, she was like the last saving grace.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, what should I do¡­ What have I been doing all these years¡­¡±


    Hu Meijing covered her face and cried.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been doing what he wanted you to do, and you¡¯ve been doing it well.¡±


    Hu Meijing looked up at Xiao Qian with tearful eyes, and Xiao Qian gently wiped away her tears.


    ¡°He hoped that you could have a different life. His mother and his friends all wanted that for you. Listen to this song, it¡¯s so beautiful. You can let go of everything but never forget. My dear girl, don¡¯t cry, you¡¯re still together¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian recited the lyrics and looked at Hu Meijing with compassion. ¡°When he fearlessly moved forward, his faith was nothing more than protecting the ones he loved. He wanted to exchange his life for the safety of thousands of families, but I think he hoped more that the person he loved would be happy. Living well is the biggest affirmation for him.¡±


    Even in the years when Hu Meijing lost her personality, her subconscious never stopped missing him. Even the second personality she created was the gentle woman Lone Wolf had hoped for in his heart.


    There are so many ways to express love, and this is the most tragic one. She has to live a strong life despite knowing what he thought in his heart.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know how to be happy; I don¡¯t know¡­¡±


    ¡°You do know. Constant love always hurts. The beauty of the past will eventually leave you without looking back, but life must go on. Your heart has already made the choice for you. Come back, Meijing. Come back to me.¡±


    Xiao Qian threw away the umbrella and stood straight, ¡°Come, look into my eyes.¡±


    Already hollowed out by sadness, Hu Meijing unconsciously looked into Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes. At this moment, her consciousness was highly focused. Xiao Qian stretched out her hands with palms inward, gently touching Hu Meijing¡¯s temples, and said softly, ¡°Is there any unfulfilled wish left in your heart?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Hu Meijing shook her head, feeling her mind go blank.


    ¡°Look into my eyes. Don¡¯t move. Your sadness and sorrow will follow my gaze. When I let go of my hand, you will fall forward with me.¡±


    Professor Liu had been standing closest to Xiao Qian and was quite surprised by her actions.


    She knows how to do this too?


    ¡°Come, come back to my embrace.¡± Xiao Qian let go of her hand, and Hu Meijing¡¯s body felt lighter. She fell straight towards Xiao Qian and passed out.


    Yu Minglang rushed over and asked Xiao Qian with confusion, ¡°What did you do to her?¡±


    Is this stronger than a sedative? Just a touch knocked her out?


    ¡°Anterior hypnotic induction. It isn¡¯t usually this effective, but she¡¯s in an unstable state right now, and her subconscious wants to escape the sadness, so she cooperates with me. Take her back, and I¡¯ll start the final treatment.¡±¡±Who taught you?¡± Professor Liu didn¡¯t expect Xiao Qian to master the various methods of hypnosis so skillfully and use them so appropriately.


    ¡°You.¡±


    ¡°Did I write about it in my notebook?¡±


    ¡°I bought a book you wrote about hypnosis.¡±


    Professor Liu was baffled. Had she previously published a book on the subject? There was a draft in her hand that she was currently organizing but hadn¡¯t passed the second round of editing yet. How could Xiao Qian know about it?


    Watching the crowd taking Hu Meijing to the car, Xiao Qian stood in the rain and silently looked at Lone Wolf¡¯s grave marker.


    ¡°He should be able to rest in peace now.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if what I¡¯ve done is right. Next, I¡¯ll hypnotize her again to make her forget her first personality who fell in love with Lone Wolf and awaken her second personality. According to my inference, her first personality will completely disappear and gradually merge into the second personality in the future. When she thinks of Lone Wolf again after a decade or two, the weight of Lone Wolf in her heart won¡¯t be as heavy as it is now. Her focus will also be placed on her current family.¡±


    Yu Minglang remained silent.


    Xiao Qian stared at Lone Wolf¡¯s grave marker, and the man in the photo looked at the world with a peaceful gaze. She couldn¡¯t guess the thoughts of someone who had already passed away and didn¡¯t know if he would approve of her actions.


    After today, Hu Meijing would have no more unfulfilled wishes in her heart. The Hu Meijing that belonged to Lone Wolf would be completely gone, as if the two lovers were buried together in an unconventional way.


    ¡°He wants her to be happy; you did the right thing,¡± said Yu Minglang.


    He could understand Lone Wolf. What Lone Wolf hoped for most during his lifetime was for Hu Meijing to live happily. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have left half of his life insurance payout to her in his will. But Hu Meijing wasn¡¯t someone who could easily let go, and if she were to retain her first personality, her remaining life would be spent in pain and reminiscence.


    So what Xiao Qian did was the best choice for Hu Meijing and her current husband, and it also followed Lone Wolf¡¯s will.


    ¡°Yes, the living will find happiness, but what about those who have already died¡­¡± Xiao Qian looked at the grave marker and thought of her daughter.


    Both experiencing a great loss, Hu Meijing could escape reality by alternating between personalities, but Xiao Qian preferred to bear the heart-wrenching pain of each recollection instead.


    If her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder was a punishment for failing as a mother, then she would gladly accept this punishment until the day she reunited with her daughter. She would never forget that she once had a sweet little angel.


    This choice wasn¡¯t consciously made; it was decided by an uncontrollable force within her soul.


    In the end, Hu Meijing chose to bury her first personality with Lone Wolf on this rainy day, which was a form of love.


    Xiao Qian punishing herself with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to not forget her daughter was also a form of love.


    No one should say which love is deeper or which love is more valuable; it can only be said that character determines fate.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, if one day you had to choose between ¡®forgetting me¡¯ and ¡®pain¡¯, which one would you choose?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t choose either.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Qian looked at him.


    Yu Minglang placed his hand on her face, his eyes tenderly meeting hers.


    ¡°I¡¯ll let you choose. If you think my pain makes you happy, I¡¯ll endure the pain. If you think my forgetting you is better for you, I¡¯ll pretend to forget you. As long as you¡¯re happy. If one day, I¡¯m like Lone Wolf-¡±


    Xiao Qian blocked his mouth with her hand, and he gently kissed it.


    ¡°All I want to say is, if that day comes, you must live happily for my sake. To prevent this tragic ¡®what if¡¯ from happening, I¡¯ll do my best to take care of myself, and for me, you should take care of yourself as well. We can both live independently without each other, but accompanying one another through the long years might make this journey of life even more brilliant. If life offers us better choices, why not strive towards a better direction?¡±

 Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Chapter 502: Tranquil Years (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 528: Chapter 502: Tranquil Years (Requesting Monthly Tickets)


    Xiao Qian felt that she was definitely different from her past life, but she couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly how. It was just a gut feeling.


    But when Yu Minglang¡¯s hand intertwined with hers, their fingers locked tightly together, and they stood in front of the hero¡¯s tombstone, witnessing a farewell of love and responsibility, life and death, Xiao Qian understood.


    ¡°Actually, I can live without you.¡±


    ¡°Hey!¡± What happened to making a vow?


    ¡°But having you in my life would make it more peaceful.¡±


    The quality of life could never be the same.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s life was filled with various things; she wanted to reach the peak in her career and defend her family with her own efforts. But no matter who she was or what position she held, there was always a place in her heart reserved for him.


    Without him, it wouldn¡¯t be complete.


    Two hands, one large and one small, black and white, clenched tightly against the backdrop of Lone Wolf¡¯s photo.


    The rain had stopped, and the slight chill of spring arrived. The warmth from his palm comforted her small hand.


    Having someone or something to care about in one¡¯s heart could always fill life with energy. If life is a series of predestined farewells, perhaps the people you meet and like along the journey are the greatest motivation to continue happily.


    Parents, lovers, and children ¨C these companions accompany us along the way. Some people may drift apart, just like Lone Wolf and Hu Meijing. But Xiao Qian hoped that Yu Minglang could accompany her until the end.


    ¡°Yu Minglang.¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡± She rarely called his full name.


    ¡°You need to live longer than me, even if just by a day or a second. I¡¯ve analyzed my own personality and I won¡¯t have alternating personalities, so it can only be you waiting for me, not me waiting for you, understand?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    With their fingers intertwined and hearts connected, he took off his coat and draped it over her, shielding her from the spring chill. She leaned her body against his, warming him with her presence. There are a thousand different love stories for a thousand different people. For Lone Wolf and Hu Meijing, such an outcome is probably the best.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what the best outcome for her and Yu Minglang would be, but she wanted to continue like this and see if the eventual outcome would be what she desired.


    ¡­


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment of Hu Meijing for the first three stages, the final step seemed to fall into place naturally.


    After returning, Xiao Qian had a private conversation with Hu Meijing behind closed doors.


    Hu Meijing¡¯s husband, Chu Xuan, anxiously waited outside. His hands unconsciously clenched together, knowing this step was crucial.


    Uncle Liu handed him a cigarette, which he took with trembling hands and lit.


    Professor Liu actually wanted to go in too, but she believed in Xiao Qian¡¯s ability. Regardless of whether the treatment¡¯s outcome matched everyone¡¯s predictions, she believed Xiao Qian had done her best. Even if it were her doing the treatment, it wouldn¡¯t be better than what Xiao Qian had done.


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long since they went in, why haven¡¯t they come out yet?¡± Uncle Liu asked, echoing Chu Xuan¡¯s thoughts.


    Professor Liu shook her head, ¡°This time is different. Success or failure depends on this.¡±


    ¡°Is the probability of success high? I always feel that your techniques sound really unreliable-¡± Uncle Liu didn¡¯t finish his sentence before he could feel the old lady¡¯s murderous aura. He wanted to dodge but quickly realized-


    If he dodged, she might stop talking to him in the future.


    So, Uncle Liu maintained his upright position, waiting for Professor Liu¡¯s slap to come before letting out a long sigh of relief.


    See, life often brings surprises when we least expect it. Not dodging was a good choice. He wasn¡¯t scratched, only lightly patted.


    Professor Liu couldn¡¯t comprehend his complex thoughts. She was very dissatisfied with this old man¡¯s doubt of their profession.


    ¡°How is it unreliable?¡±


    ¡°Hypnosis sounds like a trick to fool people-¡± He stood straight, preparing for the ¡°surprise.¡±


    This time it wasn¡¯t a ¡°surprise¡±; Professor Liu scratched him.


    Uncle Liu wanted to retreat with a million complaints in his heart, but he restrained himself. He simply voiced a common person¡¯s doubt, so why was she so agitated?


    ¡°Hypnosis may seem mysterious to many people, but once you understand its principles, it doesn¡¯t seem so magical. Hypnosis is about bypassing consciousness and directly communicating with your subconscious. Meijing¡¯s conscious mind doesn¡¯t want to forget the past, but her subconscious wants to. So, what Xiao Qian is doing now is bypassing her conscious mind to reach her subconscious.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference between consciousness and subconsciousness?¡± Uncle Liu asked.


    ¡°If you saw an old lady fallen by the side of the road, would you help her?¡± Instead of answering, Professor Liu asked a question.


    ¡°Of course!¡± Uncle Liu looked at his spouse in confusion.


    ¡°The part that you can answer is your consciousness. It¡¯s your understanding of things, whether something can or cannot be done is determined by your consciousness. Your subconscious can¡¯t be answered but influences how we perceive ourselves and others. Even our quick judgment and decision-making abilities concerning life and death are determined by our subconscious. That youngest brother Yu in your unit is one of the strongest people utilizing the subconscious that I have ever seen.¡±


    ¡°Right, Yu Minglang is indeed outstanding in this aspect. He can often make astonishing judgments, but he says it¡¯s just intuition. If something feels wrong to him and he investigates further, there¡¯s always a problem. I find this quite strange. His ability is especially prominent at work. On some important tasks, he plays a crucial role.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s exceptional performances since his youth and his promotions in his previous life were all related to his special ability.


    ¡°This is the potential that the subconscious can develop. In fact, every one of us is hypnotized by our subconscious every day. The negative information we receive while chatting with unimportant people is absorbed by our subconscious, which then affects our subsequent judgments. That¡¯s why I never engage in meaningless conversations.¡±


    ¡°¡­No wonder your popularity is so low.¡±


    From her youth to now, Professor Liu has always been of the same temperament. If someone brings up a topic she doesn¡¯t want to hear, she¡¯ll immediately turn away and mind her own business, not giving a shred of face to others. That¡¯s why everyone calls her a weirdo.


    ¡°What do you know! Look at my beloved disciple Xiao Qian. When have you ever seen her gossiping with others or engaging in unnecessary conversations? She doesn¡¯t even watch trashy TV series because she doesn¡¯t want her subconscious to be brainwashed by useless things. That¡¯s why she¡¯s so outstanding! I¡¯m so proud of her. I¡¯ve never seen such a young child with such immense potential. I¡¯m going to ask my friends abroad to subscribe to more books and materials for her. I¡¯ll personally guide her and witness the rise of tomorrow¡¯s star!¡±


    Uncle Liu looked at Xiao Qian through the glass, while the impassioned speech of his old wife played in his ears. He couldn¡¯t help but feel silent pity for Xiao Qian.


    It¡¯s a pitiful fate to be targeted by the old lady.


    Huh? It seemed like the situation inside had changed?

 Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Chapter 503: Two Selves

    Chapter 529: Chapter 503: Two Selves


    ¡°What is Xiao Qian doing?¡± Uncle Liu sees Xiao Qian putting Hu Meijing to sleep in some way, and miraculously, the sleeping Hu Meijing raises her hand according to Xiao Qian¡¯s command.


    ¡°She has put Meijing into a deep hypnotic state, it¡¯s amazing that she could learn it all on her own¡­¡± Professor Liu thinks Xiao Qian¡¯s abilities are on par with the doctoral students she supervised.


    Newcomers can obtain a lot of theoretical knowledge from books but don¡¯t know how to apply it. However, Xiao Qian can make smooth clinical diagnoses at every node, as if she has mastered a wealth of clinical experience, which is quite surprising.


    If this child really learned all this on her own, that talent and understanding is truly astounding.


    ¡°So, will Meijing be better after Xiao Qian does this?¡± Uncle Liu asks.


    ¡°Seven parts depend on Meijing herself, and three parts on Xiao Qian.¡±


    ¡°Why is that? What about letting Xiao Li try?¡± Xiao Li is a doctoral student under Professor Liu and currently works in the Neurology Department of a certain hospital.


    ¡°Xiao Li¡¯s success rate might not even be as good as Xiao Qian¡¯s. Three parts are already quite high. This still depends on the patient¡¯s own will. Xiao Qian has done her best as a psychologist, and even I would not do better.¡±


    ¡°It seems you are very satisfied with this student.¡± It¡¯s been many years since the old woman has given such a high evaluation to someone. Professor Liu¡¯s students are all top performers, and Xiao Qian must be very exceptional to win Professor Liu¡¯s appreciation.


    ¡°I¡¯m much more satisfied with her than with you, old man. Move aside, don¡¯t block the way!¡± Professor Liu pushes Uncle Liu aside and watches Xiao Qian¡¯s next move intently.


    Xiao Qian is already at the most critical part of Hu Meijing¡¯s therapy session.


    After Hu Meijing has emptied her emotions and has no regrets, Xiao Qian attempts deep hypnosis, entering Hu Meijing¡¯s deep subconscious to weaken her past interactions with the Lone Wolf while trying to awaken her second personality.


    There are a total of six levels of hypnosis standards internationally, and the highest level is level six. Xiao Qian hypnotizes Hu Meijing one level at a time, testing after each hypnosis; if successful, moving on to the next stage of hypnosis.


    When she completely immerses herself in the world of the subconscious, Hu Meijing will not remember anything during the hypnosis upon waking up.


    Xiao Qian rarely uses such advanced hypnosis techniques. Everyone¡¯s physique is different, like Yu Minglang, it isn¡¯t easy to put him into level one hypnosis. Hypnotic techniques have high demands on hypnotists, and not everyone can achieve them. Many psychology students only hear about this concept, but few people can witness it in person, so deep hypnosis is also called negative hallucination.


    Xiao Qian now carefully thinks before she speaks.


    ¡°Meijing, there¡¯s a clock on the wall in front of you, white with black hands, the second hand ticking. I¡¯ll count 1, 2, 3, and when I say 3, you¡¯ll open your eyes.¡±


    Xiao Qian counts to three. There¡¯s no clock on the white wall in front of her.


    This is to test the level of hypnosis Hu Meijing has entered. Raising her hand is proof that she has entered level four.


    Xiao Qian counts to three, and Hu Meijing opens her eyes, looking at the white wall.


    ¡°Meijing, what time is it?¡± Xiao Qian asks.


    ¡°It¡¯s past 3:05.¡±


    ¡°Did you see the hands moving?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Great! She has entered level five.


    Xiao Qian is relieved and happy when they succeed. As long as she can reach level six, they¡¯ll be halfway there. After level five is successful, Xiao Qian starts challenging level six.


    Professor Liu outside the door is both nervous and excited. Xiao Qian is like an inexhaustible treasure, full of surprises.


    Xiao Qian carefully performs deep hypnosis on Hu Meijing. When Hu Meijing wakes up again, she has successfully entered level six.


    At this state, the self that comes out is purely instinctive, and no one can control their own heart and subconscious. Xiao Qian begins to formally brainwash Hu Meijing.


    Hu Meijing¡¯s current state seems almost like being asleep. Her body is very relaxed, and she can still hear the sounds of the outside world. 75% of her consciousness is already in her inner world, and she can¡¯t see or feel anything other than Xiao Qian. In level six hypnosis, she is very receptive to suggestions and hints.


    Xiao Qian easily awakens Hu Meijing¡¯s second personality. When Chu Xuan¡¯s dialogue with Xiao Qian was played, Hu Meijing closes her eyes and begins to cry.


    As Chu Xuan¡¯s voice calmly fills the room and he says it doesn¡¯t matter who she is and whether she remembers him, Xiao Qian touches Hu Meijing¡¯s belly and gently says,


    ¡°The past is all just a dream, a dream where you once loved and lost. But when the dream ends, you have to start a new life. This man named Chu Xuan is waiting for you to return to your family. There¡¯s a baby from Chu Xuan in your belly. You¡¯ve been waiting for this baby for a long time. Do you want to decorate a new home with him for your baby? Do you want to return home and see the man who¡¯s waiting for you?¡±


    ¡°My dream was so painful¡­ There¡¯s someone waiting for me in my dream¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not him waiting for you, it¡¯s you who can¡¯t let go of yourself. Trust me, don¡¯t be scared, open your eyes and see who¡¯s waiting for you? It¡¯s yourself! The person in your dream hopes you¡¯ll be happy, wants you to start a new life bravely, and live a warm, peaceful life on his behalf.¡±


    ¡°Yes, he told me to be happy¡­¡±


    ¡°Let go of the past to move forward. Whether the past was good or not, leave it to the you in your dreams. Now it¡¯s time to face the person in your heart, Meijing¡­ Go.¡±


    Hu Meijing feels like she¡¯s floating aimlessly in desolation. A familiar gentle voice comes from afar.


    Liu Shuang is right next to her, his voice gentle. However, Hu Meijing cannot see his face clearly, only blurs.


    ¡°Meijing, go back. Go back to where you belong.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ Was it all just a dream? Why can¡¯t I bear to leave? I want to be with you forever.¡± Hu Meijing reaches out to hold his hand.


    But all she grasps is air.


    ¡°You can abandon everything, but you can¡¯t forget anything. You must continue living your life without me.¡± Liu Shuang¡¯s voice echoes in her ear, and Hu Meijing watches him gently shake his head in pain.


    ¡°What I least want to see is your sadness. Meijing, we¡¯re not separated; we¡¯re still together, and you¡¯ve chosen to stay with me, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    Hu Meijing opens her eyes, seeing another her standing beside Liu Shuang, a radiant version of herself. She looks at her hand, then at the other her who Liu Shuang is holding, and is baffled.


    Why are there two of her?

 Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Chapter 504: Meeting Xiao Qiang (With 1700+ Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 530: Chapter 504: Meeting Xiao Qiang (With 1700+ Monthly Tickets)


    ¡°We¡¯ve always been together, you are me and I am you, we¡¯ve never been apart, leave this part of you with me, and the rest of you should go back, go back to the people you care about¡­¡±


    Liu Shuang¡¯s voice gradually faded away, and Hu Meijing watched him walk into the desolate darkness with another version of herself, while Xiao Qian¡¯s gentle call became clearer and clearer in her ear.


    Hu Meijing suddenly wanted to see Liu Shuang¡¯s expression. She wanted to know what his face looked like when he faced her. Would it be filled with hatred or would he be unable to forgive?


    As if he knew what she was thinking, Liu Shuang, who was leaving with the other Hu Meijing, suddenly turned around, and at the same time, a soft light appeared in the previously desolate scene.


    It was just like the afternoon when they first met. He was wearing a white shirt and smiling brightly at her, the same expression, the same voice.


    ¡°I hope you can be happy, Meijing. Forget me and go back to where you belong. Your happiness will be my greatest happiness. Goodbye, Meijing!¡±


    He didn¡¯t hate her¡­ Hu Meijing¡¯s tears fell. She wanted to hold onto her past lover, but he slowly ascended into the air to the tune of a gentle song, carrying with him her original self. The barren surroundings suddenly bloomed into spring, accompanied by his favorite song, her barren subconscious finally returned to spring.


    And in the subconscious world full of lush greenery, Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was like a warm road home, calling her back home again and again.


    Hu Meijing opened her eyes, her mind completely blank.


    ¡°Dr. Chen¡­? What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been here all along, Meijing. Do you remember what just happened?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what happened in Hu Meijing¡¯s subconscious. As she asked Meijing, her palms were covered in a thin layer of sweat. It was a tense moment of awaiting results.


    Failure or success, it all depended on this moment.


    ¡°I¡­I think I had a very long dream¡­¡± Hu Meijing tried to recall, but she really couldn¡¯t remember what she had experienced in her dream.


    ¡°What was the dream like? Can you describe it?¡± Xiao Qian held her breath.


    ¡°It was a¡­ a bit sad, but warm dream¡­¡± Hu Meijing looked at the droplets on her hand in confusion. Had she been crying? She felt her face. Why had she cried?


    ¡°Dr. Chen, where¡¯s Chu Xuan? I remember¡­ we went to the hospital for something.¡± Hu Meijing¡¯s current memories were a bit chaotic.


    There was a bit of sadness deep in her heart, but she also felt a sense of relief. She couldn¡¯t describe the feeling, as though she had been reborn. Her subconscious was telling her to live happily, to live a particularly happy life, but she couldn¡¯t explain why she felt this way.


    ¡°He¡¯s been waiting for you.¡± Hearing Hu Meijing¡¯s words, Xiao Qian sighed with relief. It worked!


    She beckoned, and Chu Xuan couldn¡¯t wait to push open the door and rush in. Seeing Hu Meijing, he wanted to run over but didn¡¯t dare to. He hesitated, full of worry.


    ¡°Chu Xuan, what are you standing there for? Come here.¡± Hu Meijing said.


    Hearing these words, Chu Xuan shed tears of excitement. He rushed forward and tightly held Hu Meijing¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Jingjing, you remembered me!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, you¡¯re my husband, how could I forget you? Wait, why did I say that?¡± Hu Meijing covered her mouth in confusion. She should be a very gentle person, shouldn¡¯t she?


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter how you are, as long as you came back, Jingjing, I really missed you!¡± Chu Xuan embraced Hu Meijing and cried uncontrollably.


    During Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment, he was the most worried.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to be a dad, don¡¯t be so reckless. What if you scare the pregnant woman?¡± Xiao Qian watched this scene, her heart mixed with happiness and worry.


    Only by forgetting can she be happy, starting a new life with the love of a departed one.


    ¡°Pregnant?¡± Hu Meijing¡¯s memory was still a bit blurry.


    ¡°You are going to be a mom, congratulations. Don¡¯t forget to invite me when the baby is born, I will come to your house for the celebration eggs.¡± After saying that, Xiao Qian turned around and walked out of the room.


    Finally, it¡¯s all resolved, and this matter can be considered done. But why did she feel so tired? Watching Hu Meijing return to her family, Xiao Qian felt a heaviness, like she couldn¡¯t take a breath.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, thank you for helping me take care of Meijing. I can leave without any regrets now. You are the best psychologist. Keep up the good work!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome¡ªHuh?¡± Xiao Qian turned back, looking at Chu Xuan who was hugging Hu Meijing in confusion.


    Was Chu Xuan¡¯s voice that good?


    ¡°Did you just speak?¡± Xiao Qian asked Chu Xuan questions. Chu Xuan was immersed in the joy of retrieving what he had lost and looked up in confusion.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t. What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked around, suddenly recalling Hu Meijing¡¯s words that Liu Shuang was a person with a very gentle voice, a chill ran down her spine¡­


    Leaving the ward, she saw the waiting Professor Liu and his wife not far away. Because Hu Meijing had just awakened her second personality, Professor Liu was worried that his appearance would upset Hu Meijing¡¯s emotions, so he hadn¡¯t gone in.


    Seeing Xiao Qian walking over, the professor excitedly patted Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, you¡¯re amazing!¡±


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t snapped out of the ¡°voice¡± she heard yet, and only woke up when her teacher patted her.


    ¡°Teacher, would you say that after conducting a level six hypnosis, the hypnotist herself may experience hallucinations or auditory hallucinations?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s very possible. Because when you are hypnotizing others, you might unknowingly enter a state of self-hypnosis. What¡¯s wrong, Xiao Qian?¡±


    Xiao Qian kept silent. The gentle voice she heard, whether it was an auditory hallucination she heard during a state of self-hypnosis or¡­


    In any case, this matter is completely resolved.


    But there was still a void in her heart, like after a very complex and conflicting treatment of past life, the strong oppression passed on to her by her patient¡­


    ¡°Xiao Qian, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°I need a bottle of Moutai¡ªno, I need Yu Minglang!¡±


    ¡°You want¡­what?¡± Uncle Liu didn¡¯t hear clearly.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been doing him a favor, and his treatment fee should be collected. I don¡¯t want cash, you can use Yu Minglang to repay the debt!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, are you joking with me?¡± Uncle Liu heard for the first time that people could be used to repay debts.


    ¡°Do as she says!¡± The one who spoke was Professor Liu.


    Uncle Liu wanted to say something more, but seeing the look in Professor Liu¡¯s eyes, the silent understanding of many years of marriage made him nod knowingly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call him now.¡±


    ¡°Let him find me at Yeguang KTV. From now on, he only belongs to me. You¡¯re not allowed to take him away for any reason. I¡¯ll have him return to the team the morning after tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, do you need my help?¡± Professor Liu probably knew what Xiao Qian¡¯s current state was and asked with concern.


    Xiao Qian waved her hand, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll be fine when I see Yu Minglang. Teacher, I¡¯ll go ahead.¡±


    She left without looking back. This place made her feel uncomfortable.


    Uncle Liu made a phone call and muttered to himself, ¡°Is this an abuse of public power for personal gain? Until the morning after tomorrow¡­that¡¯s two days and one night, not one day and one night¡­¡±

 Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Chapter 505: It Turns Out To Be Her (Monthly Ticket 1750+ Update)

    Chapter 531: Chapter 505: It Turns Out To Be Her (Monthly Ticket 1750+ Update)


    ¡°What do you know! Xiao Qian¡¯s request is legitimate! Do you understand? For the treatment of Mei Jing, this child has suffered a tremendous shock psychologically. Can¡¯t you see that she¡¯s trying hard to adjust herself?¡±


    ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Uncle Liu stopped his typing.


    As expected, he got scratched again¡­


    ¡°Old Woman! I¡¯ve noticed that you¡¯ve been particularly fond of scratching people since Mei Jing fell ill! Are you a cat?!¡±


    And she kept scratching the same spot! Why not go for another area?


    ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re so stupid! If you were my student with such poor comprehension, I would have returned you a long time ago!¡±


    ¡°If you were my employee with this prickly personality, I would have kicked you out long ago ¡ª¡± Uncle Liu noticed the icy glare Professor Liu was giving him and changed his tone, ¡°I mean, I would have praised you. Comrade Xiao Liu, you are spirited and full of vigor!¡±


    Men who know how to play to the wind will never get scratched! Bravo, there¡¯s no problem!


    ¡°I said you have poor comprehension, and you¡¯re still denying it! It¡¯s true! Didn¡¯t I just tell you about people¡¯s subconscious minds?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you did.¡± But I don¡¯t understand it one bit!


    Uncle Liu only dared to shout in his heart. He didn¡¯t understand such a profoundly professional concept, but he still had to cooperate obediently.


    ¡°Everything we encounter and see daily has an impact on our subconscious mind. When Xiao Qian was treating Mei Jing, her subconscious was also affected. Mei Jing transferred her negative emotions to Xiao Qian. Mei Jing has forgotten about it, but Xiao Qian thought of unhappy things. Didn¡¯t you see her face looking so awful?¡±


    Professor Liu looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s back, muttering worriedly to herself.


    ¡°Just now she asked me about auditory hallucinations. This child ¡­ really works wholeheartedly.¡±


    Although Xiao Qian never admitted to being a good person and often claimed to be a bad person, Professor Liu saw the effort she put into healing others. Because of her excessive dedication, Xiao Qian was immersed in Hu Meijing¡¯s sadness and couldn¡¯t break away. This kind of emotional experience is common among psychologists, and it is called empathy.


    ¡°Yes, yes, Xiao Liu is right!¡± Uncle Liu continued to nod his head, but he actually still didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Being a psychologist is a challenging profession. They face people with psychological issues daily, and once these negative emotions are transmitted to doctors, they will leave an impact on the subconscious. A good psychologist must empathize with patients, but if these emotions cannot be vented, the accumulated trash in their subconscious will cause them distress. That¡¯s why every time I hear about a psychologist suffering from depression, I feel particularly sorry.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, sorry, sorry©¤©¤ What? Xiao Qian might have depression?!¡± Uncle Liu finally understood one sentence.


    Then, he got scratched again.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense! Xiao Qian won¡¯t be depressed because©¤©¤¡± Professor Liu pointed at her cellphone, ¡°Hurry up and call! Have Youngest Brother Yu go to her right away! Because of the work I did for you, my student has been emotionally affected. Get on with it! If you don¡¯t handle this properly, don¡¯t bother coming home. I don¡¯t want you anymore!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± It¡¯s as if you want him now. The divorce certificate hasn¡¯t even been changed to a marriage certificate yet.


    Uncle Liu grumbled internally, but he moved quickly. He made a call and asked Youngest Brother Yu to attend the shareholder meeting on his behalf tomorrow. After hanging up, Uncle Liu still couldn¡¯t help but linger on Professor Liu¡¯s unfinished words earlier.


    ¡°You said Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t have depression, why?¡±


    ¡°Because she found a way to vent her emotions. Love is the sustenance of the heart, and family is the resting place. I thought she got engaged too early, but now it seems that getting engaged early might have its merits. Perhaps such a genius should have something to tie her down, keeping her grounded and providing someone to share her burdens when she¡¯s sad.¡±


    That¡¯s the essence of a family.


    Although Uncle Liu didn¡¯t understand everything else, he understood this sentence. He cleared his throat.


    ¡°So, Comrade Xiao Liu, I still have two hours this afternoon, and you¡¯re not busy right now. Well, let¡¯s, let¡¯s©¤©¤¡±


    Uncle Liu stammered for a long time, but he couldn¡¯t say the words.


    ¡°Old Liu, when did you develop a stuttering problem? Do you need me to treat you?¡±


    ¡°What I meant is, since we have time, why don¡¯t we go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to change the divorce certificate to a red one? You see, the child has found a place for her heart. Having treated so many patients, I am worried about your bad mood too! It¡¯s not conducive to progress.¡±


    After being glared at by Professor Liu, Uncle Liu began to babble nonsense. He didn¡¯t even know what he was saying anymore.


    Professor Liu couldn¡¯t help but laugh at him, ¡°You always want to provoke me to anger. What does that have to do with progress? Besides, I have my own ways of venting my emotions. Don¡¯t worry about me.¡±


    ¡°Er¡­¡± Uncle Liu was already used to being verbally abused by his spouse in various ways. He should have felt discouraged about being refused for remarriage, but somehow he was filled with boundless courage.


    ¡°Could you do it for me? Give my heart a place to belong. Knowing that you and the child are securely in my heart, I¡¯ll feel more at ease at work. Xiao Liu, we¡¯ve been separated for quite a while. I¡¯ve thought it through. I¡¯ll do more laundry and cooking in the future, so don¡¯t be mad at me anymore.¡±


    ¡°It has nothing to do with clothes; it¡¯s you who©¤©¤¡± Professor Liu suddenly stopped. This damned man could already say this much, which was very rare. She shouldn¡¯t expect him to change. Just this much was already a significant breakthrough.


    Uncle Liu¡¯s face was filled with disappointment. It really didn¡¯t work¡­


    ¡°Not today.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± He knew it wouldn¡¯t work¡­


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to inform the family about our remarriage? Can we just go like this?¡±


    Huh?! Uncle Liu was overjoyed. Did she mean she agreed?!


    ¡°Hey, why are you pulling me?!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m taking you home. If you don¡¯t get the paperwork done right away, we¡¯ll eat dinner at home and ask my parents for some money.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s your face¡­¡± Professor Liu muttered but unwittingly showed a bright smile.


    When Yu Minglang received the message, he was full of doubts.


    Uncle Liu said there was a special task for him and asked him to quickly get to the Yeguang Karaoke Lounge, returning to the team tomorrow morning.


    He didn¡¯t give any specific details about what he was supposed to do after he arrived, only saying that once he got there, he would know.


    When Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian standing at the entrance of the karaoke hall, he was momentarily surprised.


    Xiao Qian watched him get out of the car, holding the keys in hand, his long legs wrapped in jeans as he walked through the crowd towards her, and her suppressed emotions suddenly improved a lot.


    It seemed as if everything around them turned colorful as soon he appeared. They didn¡¯t even have to say anything; just looking into each other¡¯s eyes made the negative emotions in her heart disperse.


    ¡°Why is it you?¡± His job was Qian Bao? Oh my, this surprise was just too big! It was truly unexpected!

 Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Chapter 506: Not Very Adaptable (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 532: Chapter 506: Not Very Adaptable (Seeking Monthly Tickets)


    ¡°How come it¡¯s not me?¡± Xiao Qian tried to mimic his action of touching her hair.


    However, due to her height and aura, the effect wasn¡¯t great.


    Xiao Qian felt as if she could only reach someone¡¯s knees by jumping up.


    Being short was a disadvantage, but she would not be defeated; she had to maintain her aura!


    ¡°From now until the morning after tomorrow, all of your time belongs to me alone. Have you come to terms with this?¡± Xiao Qian said seriously.


    Yu Minglang instantly understood that this was a benefit!


    He pulled Xiao Qian¡¯s hand more seriously than she did and walked briskly, while she dragged him to prevent him from pulling her away.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    ¡°Back to our own home, and then¡ª¡± He smirked.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything else on your mind besides that?¡±


    ¡°Can you actually think of anything more important than that?¡± Yu Minglang thought a lot in these few seconds.


    ¡°Come with me; I need you.¡± She winked at him and led him towards the direction of the karaoke club with big strides.


    Here¡­? Yu Minglang thought for a moment but couldn¡¯t figure out what she wanted to do.


    Yu Minglang guessed the beginning, but he didn¡¯t expect she was pulling him in just for singing simply, and there was no play¡­


    A man and a woman were locked in a small dark room, singing without doing anything else, Xiao Qiang¡¯s psychological shadow area was really hard to estimate.


    Xiao Qian chose the Cantonese old song ¡°Wind Season¡±, which was sung as soon as they entered, completely ignoring Yu Minglang¡¯s suggestive gaze.


    Yu Minglang was feeling depressed, eating sunflower seeds like crazy, and feeling as if the sofa were silently mocking him.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s singing was really good, although it is a Cantonese song, she sang it with perfect pronunciation and even conveyed the feelings of the past and the transition from helplessness to enlightenment in the song. She held the microphone in her hand and wouldn¡¯t let it go, singing the same song over and over again.


    After Yu Minglang finished a bunch of sunflower seeds, Xiao Qian was still singing.


    What on earth was happening¡­


    Listening to Xiao Qian¡¯s sad singing again, Yu Minglang felt as if he understood something.


    Was his Qian Bao in a bad mood?


    While Yu Minglang was thinking about how to cheer her up, Xiao Qian finally got tired, put down the microphone, and stopped singing.


    ¡°The water isn¡¯t strong enough.¡± She pressed the bell, and the waiter immediately came in.


    ¡°Open a bottle of Louis XIII.¡±


    ¡°Sis, that¡¯s thirteen thousand.¡± The waiter smiled and reminded her.


    ¡°Open it.¡±


    ¡°All right, please wait a moment.¡± The waiter was frightened by Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze and hurried away without delay.


    ¡°Qian Bao, do we have to drink like this?¡± Yu Minglang put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms.


    She glanced at him, ¡°Pitying?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to pity about? Zheng Lao¡¯er should be grateful that we are patronizing his place. If anyone should pity anyone, it¡¯s him pitying us.¡±


    Xiao Qian was really disappointed to see that Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t distressed about the money and immediately knew what was going on.


    Yes, this was Zheng Xu¡¯s place.


    Xiao Qian had been taken to the mountains with Shi Touyu here once before. Zheng Xu felt responsible because he thought it was due to poor supervision, so he bought the place on a whim afterward.


    After the purchase, he told Xiao Qian that he would cover her expenses here in the future, just so she would not have any lingering shadows. He was a good family member.


    Yu Minglang had no qualms about taking advantage of Zheng Xu, but he was a bit reluctant to drink outside.


    ¡°How did you know this was Zheng Xu¡¯s place?¡±


    ¡°I heard from a friend that Zheng Xu has been expanding his physical business recently and has acquired many miscellaneous things. Qian Bao, look at him, he¡¯s not pure at all. Buying a place like this is clearly for his personal tastes.¡±


    Yu Minglang effortlessly and contentedly smeared Zheng Xu¡¯s image.


    Xiao Qian looked at him with a smile as he seriously spouted nonsense, creating a vivid image.


    ¡°How did you know it was Zheng Xu¡¯s place?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re spending so recklessly without blinking an eye; it¡¯s obvious you came here with a powerful backing. But, my dear Xiao Mei, I have to warn you: Don¡¯t come to places like this. What if he tries to pull you in?¡±


    He was jealous but didn¡¯t want to admit it, so he kept pulling Xiao Qian off-topic without addressing the main point.


    Xiao Qian looked at him with amusement, her expression saying, ¡°You can keep bluffing, but let¡¯s see if you can bluff your way out.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s subconscious judgment was really strong. As long as he had come into contact with any information, he could categorize and store it, and quickly combine it when needed. That¡¯s why Uncle Liu said his sixth sense was very strong. Hearing Hai Zhao mention once that Zheng Xu was expanding recently, he immediately deduced that the expensive bottle of wine must be from Zheng Xu¡¯s output.


    Xiao Qian believed that Yu Minglang must know why Zheng Xu bought this place and offered her free consumption for life. It¡¯s just that this guy¡¯s jealous king attribute got a little carried away.


    After Yu Minglang had thoroughly slandered his former love rival, he didn¡¯t wait for Xiao Qian¡¯s killing blow; she just looked at him with a smiling face.


    ¡°Qian Bao, did you encounter something upsetting?¡±


    Suddenly being so gentle towards him made it hard to get used to!


    ¡°How did you know I was upset? Is it your intuition again?¡± Xiao Qian moved around beside him for a while, feeling that none of the poses were comfortable, so she simply sat directly on his lap.


    The flickering lights made the two of them appear in various colors. The colorful lights in her eyes made him intoxicated.


    Yu Minglang suddenly understood the meaning of the phrase ¡°You¡¯re a charming little demon¡± that Qiao Zhen often recited to Shi Touyu.


    Shi Touyu liked to watch domineering CEOs and would often ask his sister to recite a few lines. Yu Minglang sometimes accidentally heard it and got goosebumps all over. But at this moment, looking at Xiao Qian, he felt that she truly resembled a little demon.


    She was so beautiful.

 Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Chapter 507: Piercing Eyes and Stabbing Heart

    Chapter 533: Chapter 507: Piercing Eyes and Stabbing Heart


    ¡°What are you trying to do, you blind drifter, huh?¡± Xiao Qian raised her head slightly.


    ¡°Guess¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian closed her eyes, enjoying the intimate moment with her lover. This was the feeling she was looking for ¨C a satisfaction that could numb a person¡¯s nerves better than alcohol, a sense of belonging that could pull her out of the empathy she felt for her patients.


    She needed to ground herself, to escape the heart-wrenching pain her patients brought her.


    Hu Meijing was pulled back from despair, but her heart remained in that situation. Yu Minglang¡¯s presence could relieve her of that discomfort.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian would also experience emotional lows after work, and she would use alcohol to numb herself. But now she had found a better way to relieve stress.


    From the moment he appeared, her heart was at ease.


    Their eyes met, the atmosphere was just right.


    ¡°Am I interrupting something? Oh dear, have I come at a bad time?¡±


    Zheng Xu entered with two bottles of wine, blatantly admiring the scene, a mischievous smile on his face.


    Yu Minglang cursed under his breath, quickly draping the jacket he had just taken off over Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t surprised by this, she bet that Zheng Xu had been there the whole time, waiting for the perfect moment to interrupt.


    The sneaky smile on his face was irrefutable evidence.


    ¡°Go wipe yourself, this is a green business, don¡¯t cause a scene here.¡± Zheng Xu put the wine on the table and eyed Xiao Qian lazily wearing Yu Minglang¡¯s clothes, feeling a bit irritated.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you guys something cheaper instead. We just got a wine that¡¯s 7 yuan per bottle; it¡¯s perfect for people who can¡¯t control their emotions. Drink it and you¡¯ll suffer a headache the next day.¡±


    Yu Minglang held the wine bottle and didn¡¯t let him take it away, ¡°Save that crap for yourself after you¡¯ve finished playing in a ditch. We¡¯re a decent couple, not like you, a retired third-rate blind drifter.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t have time for your nonsense.¡± Zheng Xu just wanted to tease him and sat next to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Why did you decide to come here today?¡±


    ¡°Not welcome?¡±


    ¡°How could that be? Just next time you come alone, I have some better wine for us to drink together. Don¡¯t bring this one who bites people randomly.¡± Zheng Xu pointed at Yu Minglang, who was struggling with the cork.


    Yu Minglang decided to secretly spit a few mouthfuls into Black Cucumber¡¯s cup while he wasn¡¯t looking when pouring the wine later.


    ¡°Zheng Lao¡¯er, aren¡¯t you busy? Aren¡¯t you going to interview beauties anymore? I heard there are so many beauties here, Boss Zheng can¡¯t handle them all!¡±


    ¡°How do you know there are lots of beauties here?¡± Xiao Qian asked curiously.


    Zheng Xu immediately showed an expression of understanding, patting Yu Minglang¡¯s shoulder with a heavy heart.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Youngest Brother Yu to be so flirtatious. You have such a beautiful wife at home, but still, think about the outside flower world. Tsk tsk, as the dean¡¯s son, you¡¯ll enjoy free services here in the future!¡±


    ¡°Forget it, no matter how beautiful the world is, it can¡¯t compare to my Qian Bao¡¯s single hair, right Qian Bao?¡± Yu Minglang pulled Xiao Qian into his arms, asserting his authority.


    Meanwhile, he also warned her with his eyes. Once they got home, she would be given a lesson titled ¡°The Importance of Standing on the Right Side¡±. He and she were family!


    ¡°I think I¡¯m quite good, but if you ever get bored at home and want to go out and see the ditches, I won¡¯t stop you.¡± Xiao Qian finally spoke lazily, having enough of the childishness of the two grown men.


    Zheng Xu laughed heartily, and Yu Minglang¡¯s face turned green from envy.


    ¡°Are you even my wife?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s heart was filled with tons of hurt. How low was his status in the family if even Black Cucumber could laugh at him in front of everyone?


    ¡°Haven¡¯t I left half a sentence unfinished? If you go out to experience the flower world, I won¡¯t stop you. I¡¯ll just-¡± Xiao Qian picked up a Dutch fruit cucumber from the fruit plate and snapped it in half.


    Zheng Xu swallowed, reflexively glancing at his private area.


    Yu Minglang felt instantly healed, and even proudly snorted with defiance.


    ¡°That¡¯s more like it!¡±


    He glanced smugly at Zheng Lao¡¯er. See, my future wife still cares a lot about me!


    Zheng Xu rolled his eyes internally. If finding a partner meant losing IQ, he¡¯d rather stay single. Look at Youngest Brother Yu, a once prominent figure, now reduced to bragging and puffing his chest out when threatened by a woman?


    How happy could someone be after having a cucumber snapped in front of him?


    Love really does make people¡¯s brains go silly.


    But ever since Zheng Xu came in with the wine, the atmosphere seemed to head towards an uncontrollable direction.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s singing voice was a bit low and sultry, with a hint of playfulness in his husky voice. He sang an old song, serenading Xiao Qian, each line stinging Yu Minglang¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Falling in love with someone who never comes home, waiting for a door that never opens, fickle eyes and closed lips, why bother to force it, why ask painfully~¡±


    Yu Minglang sipped his wine, feeling sour to the core by Zheng Xu¡¯s singing.


    Listen, listen! What the hell is this song?!


    Humming, hawing, and whining, and those sour lyrics ¨C this was just medicine to his eyes in front of Qian Bao!


    Wasn¡¯t this hinting at Qian Bao that Yu Minglang was always working and not at home, telling her that marrying him would mean being left alone?


    Yu Minglang cast a side-eye at Xiao Qian, feeling a surge of old blood in his heart. Wasn¡¯t this whiny, sour song that delightful to her?!


    He couldn¡¯t let others bully him and not fight back. It was time for Zheng Xu to see his invincible side!

 Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Chapter 508: Stuffing Dog Food (Monthly ticket 1800+ update)

    Chapter 534: Chapter 508: Stuffing Dog Food (Monthly ticket 1800+ update)


    Xiao Qian thought of Zheng Xu¡¯s past life, the two of them played the best in their past life, often singing karaoke together, Zheng Xu¡¯s voice was very nice, especially when singing love songs.


    If he changed the female parts of the song, it would definitely have a unique charm and sound even better, and could also bring out a different feeling from the original version.


    Once, Zheng Xu booked an entire bar for her birthday and sang love songs to her, Xiao Qian thought that he was just showing his good friendship at the time.


    Now thinking about it, Zheng Xu must have had some feelings for her, but she wasn¡¯t sensitive in love and didn¡¯t notice it.


    In this life, he and Xiao Qiang bickered childishly, and it was lively to watch.


    Being able to disgust each other like this showed that they had both let go of their issues. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have been this level of bickering.


    Xiao Qian watched the commotion perfunctorily, while Yu Minglang was really jealous. Zheng Xu disgusted him, and he could not let Zheng Xu take advantage of him.


    So when Zheng Xu finally finished singing, Yu Minglang also ordered a song.


    As soon as the melody began, Xiao Qian and Zheng Xu were both stunned.


    This is¡­


    Zheng Xu almost spit out his drink, coughing violently, while Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth twitched.


    Yu Minglang looked at Zheng Xu with a triumphant expression, his eyes full of invincibility.


    ¡°What are you singing?¡± Xiao Qian was speechless.


    He had chosen a particularly rock song!


    In order to express his modernity, Yu Minglang even explained, ¡°This is the rock version, not the original one! Listen, elder brother is going to be really passionate!¡±


    Zheng Xu dared to sing a provocative song to his girl, and even something about falling in love with a person who never comes home. Bah!


    He had to sing a different kind of love song for his darling, to wash away the pollution of Zheng Xu¡¯s enchanting voice through her ears!


    Of course, the original version would be too formal; he would go for the rock version, and show Qian Bao that he could be a fun and high-spirited person too! He also needed to show off a different side of a pure man, who said he couldn¡¯t have fun!


    This song had great momentum, and the rock version almost shredded his throat. The powerful voice he had practiced in the old unit came in handy, this was meant to suppress the gentleness of Zheng Xu just now with strength!


    After listening for a while, Zheng Xu couldn¡¯t stand Yu Minglang¡¯s passionate singing and decided not to stay.


    ¡°I¡¯m going out for a smoke.¡±


    He told Xiao Qian, but she could only see his lips moving and didn¡¯t know what he said; the room was full of Yu Minglang¡¯s roar.


    When Zheng Xu went out, Yu Minglang gave him the middle finger behind his back, and smirked. You¡¯re scared, huh!


    Xiao Qian actually wanted to go out too, as the noise was too much for her ears¡­


    But looking at Yu Minglang singing so hard, his veins popping out, she knew she couldn¡¯t let him do rock in the future. Usually, his singing wasn¡¯t off-key, but how could he produce such an effect while singing?


    Off-key was one thing, but the fact that he was completely unaware of how bad he sounded and still so invested made it worse!


    In order to pursue the dramatic effect of rock, he even imitated a wolf howl at the end?


    Alright, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what that sound was called, but it was definitely terrifying.


    She¡¯ll have to keep him away from rock in the future, so he won¡¯t ruin it for others¡­


    Seemingly feeling his beauty¡¯s gaze on him, Yu Minglang turned to her revealing a proud expression. Xiao Qian, the experienced female boss that she was, quickly put on a flawless smile and pretended to blow him a kiss.


    Please, return to normal. Don¡¯t howl anymore!


    Yu Minglang misunderstood Xiao Qian¡¯s inner thoughts and thought she was praising him. He was even more delighted and wanted to show off his masculine charm again!


    Xiao Qian saw that he still wanted to continue, so she stiffened her smile, quickly walked up to him, and hugged him from behind.


    ¡°Did my elder brother show off while singing? Did he overshadow Zheng Xu?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes! You were amazing!¡± Just don¡¯t sing again. If you do, even your fianc¨¦e will have to run away; love cannot withstand the test of off-key singing, really!


    ¡°Can you sing ¡®Love Song 1980¡¯ for me?¡± Xiao Qian thought his other songs were quite nice, except his rock songs were terrible.


    ¡°Why do you want to hear that?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to touch that song since he came back from Lone Wolf¡¯s grave, feeling that the song had taken on a different meaning, and just listening to the melody made him feel sad.


    ¡°I just want to hear it.¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to see Yu Minglang¡¯s psychological endurance and whether he was as masculine as he seemed.


    ¡°1980 has passed a long time ago, let¡¯s choose a different one.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought that not only himself, but perhaps even those past friends would never sing this song again in this life, and the one sung at Lone Wolf¡¯s grave was the final song.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t insist. ¡°It¡¯s all in the past. If you have psychological trauma, let Dr. Chen treat you!¡±


    Yu Minglang touched her hair. ¡°Are you up for a challenge?!¡±


    Her eyes flashed with mischief. Her Xiao Qiang was indeed a cold-hearted, passionate, and loyal man.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll sing a song for you ¨C Oh right, is what Hai Zhao said true?¡±


    Xiao Qian flipped through the song list, speaking casually.


    ¡°What did he say?¡±


    ¡°When you were young, did you really hide and cry when you saw cats and dogs die?¡± She didn¡¯t believe it before, but now she did. He was indeed a very loyal person.


    ¡°¡­¡± When he got back, he would have to seal Hai Zhao¡¯s big mouth, stop babbling nonsense!


    ¡°I found it, this is the song, I¡¯m dedicating it to my man, the song is called¡­ ¡±


    Zheng Xu came back after smoking a cigarette, standing at the door and not hearing Yu Minglang¡¯s wild beast-like rock style. Before he could even catch his breath, relieved that his ears had finally escaped, he heard a gentle voice singing from inside.


    This was a newly released English song, very popular recently, occupying the top of various charts. The lyrics were particularly inspiring, and Zheng Xu had a copy of this disc in his car.


    ¡°Iftheheronevercomestoyou, Ifyouneedsomeoneyou¡¯refeelingblue¡±


    The first line was sung by Yu Minglang, who was obviously much better at singing sentimental songs than his rock ones.


    If your true love still hasn¡¯t come, if you¡¯re feeling blue and need someone to accompany you.


    The next line was sung by Xiao Qian, ¡°If you wait for love and you¡¯re alone.¡±


    Then the two of them sang together, his deep affection and her carefree attitude intertwining, creating a surprisingly harmony and unexpectedly pleasant sound.


    The name of this song was ¡°Cry On My Shoulder.¡±


    Especially when Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang sang together ¡°If you want to cry, cry on my shoulders,¡± Zheng Xu felt a stab in his heart.

 Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Chapter 509: Being Careless in Making Friends (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

    Chapter 535: Chapter 509: Being Careless in Making Friends (Seeking Monthly Tickets)


    Xu¡¯s hand was on the door handle, but he hesitated to push it open, standing at the entrance and listening intently to the annoyingly heart-stirring dog food conversation between the couple inside.


    No one could truly intervene with the couple inside, not even when they were singing in such harmony.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang must have truly trusted each other to lean on each other¡¯s shoulders, silently drawing energy from each other when they were tired or fatigued.


    ¡°Am I here to annoy Youngest Brother Yu, or to be annoyed by them?¡± Zheng Xu muttered under his breath, noticing the silence within the room. He could guess what was happening using his knees.


    He initially came to annoy Yu Minglang, but instead, he ended up being force-fed some dog food!


    Zheng Xu¡¯s revenge was simple and straightforward. He didn¡¯t replace the alcohol inside with an inferior one; in fact, he brought two more boxes of beer, determined to get Youngest Brother Yu drunk.


    Xiao Qian had intended to get Xiao Qiang drunk initially, but seeing Zheng Xu trying to get her man drunk, she was unwilling to help Zheng Xu bully Xiao Qiang and chose to silently accompany them in drinking. Yu Minglang also wanted to test how much his Xiao Mei could drink and take down the annoying light bulb, Zheng Xu, so the three of them started drinking with abandon.


    The three of them, all with impressive alcohol tolerance, each harboring their own intentions, treated alcohol like water, downing glass after glass. Empty bottles lined up on the table.


    After two boxes of beer, they still weren¡¯t satisfied, so they added another box.


    Master Zheng¡¯s alcohol tolerance was definitely not wrong, but today, he had met his match.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face was initially flushed, but as she drank more, her face became paler and calmer. Yu Minglang initially chatted with Zheng Xu, but after drinking two bottles of foreign wine, he became quieter, his gaze deepening, as if he had become a different person.


    Zheng Xu felt churning in his stomach as he saw the two big livestock sitting across from him, seemingly unaffected by the alcohol. His heart was filled with endless sorrow.


    Pointing at Xiao Qian, he stuttered, ¡°You, you, you¡¯re really good at drinking¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang moved his hand away and said with a voice two tones colder than usual, ¡°Don¡¯t point at her.¡±


    With a slap from Yu Minglang, Zheng Xu felt as if all the liquor he had just drunk was about to flow out. He could not help but cover his mouth while shaking and stood up at the same time, quickly rushing to the restroom. He couldn¡¯t compete with these two non-human beings any longer; he had to throw up!


    When only Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were left in the private room, Xiao Qian, who was as steady as a mountain, looked at the impassive Yu Minglang with a big question mark in her heart.


    What¡¯s going on?


    She didn¡¯t remember Xiao Qiang¡¯s alcohol tolerance being this high in her past life¡­


    She had managed to take him down with just one bottle of foreign wine back then, and then¡­


    But now¡ª


    Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze swept across the empty bottles on the table. With so much alcohol consumed, she had managed to get Zheng Xu drunk, but Xiao Qiang remained standing. Was it possible that Xiao Qiang¡¯s physical constitution was better in this life compared to the previous one, resulting in increased alcohol tolerance?


    Accidentally meeting his gaze, she saw such sharp eyes, somewhat like his demeanor during work, but not quite the same, even hotter, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.


    ¡°Are you drunk?¡± Xiao Qian tentatively asked. She had no way of judging Ming Lang. Only heaven knew whether he was drunk or not.


    ¡°You guess?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s personality changed after drinking, appearing somewhat wicked. He rubbed her tender cheeks with his rough fingers, ¡°You¡¯re quite good at drinking too.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s alcohol tolerance was better than Zheng Xu¡¯s, but she wasn¡¯t the type to show no reaction after drinking. Alcohol made her tipsy, but her mind remained clear.


    She was clearly aware of her every action, but still felt her heartbeat quicken. She didn¡¯t know if it was the alcohol¡¯s reaction or if it was because of Yu Minglang¡¯s bewitching charm.


    ¡°You¡¯re pretty good too.¡±


    Zheng Xu had just finished vomiting, feeling a bit more sober. As he pushed the door open, he saw how intimate the two looked, and suddenly felt his stomach churning again. Ugh!


    Why did they have to stimulate the single dog like this? Why?!


    Poor Zheng Xu was leaning against the door frame to sober up when a massive force pushed against his back. As Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian out, they ¡°accidentally¡± bumped into an obstacle in their way. This obstacle was named Zheng Xu.


    Zheng Xu¡¯s high nose was forcefully bumped against the wall, seeing stars before his eyes.


    The waiter cautiously walked by, seeing the murderous look in the boss¡¯s eyes and involuntarily clenching his buttocks.


    ¡°Brother Xu¡­¡±


    ¡°Damn, you two better not let me see you again!¡± Zheng Xu raised a middle finger toward the dog-torturing couple.


    The waiter shivered and pointed at him.


    ¡°What are you looking at? Haven¡¯t you ever seen a handsome guy?!¡± Zheng Xu snapped.


    ¡°Brother Xu¡­ You¡¯re bleeding from the nose¡­¡±


    Regretting having befriended them, a million alpacas sprinted through Zheng Xu¡¯s mind. He decided to keep his distance from Chen Xiaoqian in the future, avoiding her whenever possible. Friendship was out of the question!


    Some things were different from her past life, such as how good Yu Minglang¡¯s alcohol tolerance really was. How could he still carry her to catch a cab home after drinking so much?


    This remained an unsolved mystery.

 Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: Chapter 510: Appearances Are Deceptive

    Chapter 536: Chapter 510: Appearances Are Deceptive


    When she woke, Xiao Qian found her head hurting terribly.


    She had drunk too much last night.


    It seemed like Yu Minglang had caught her gaze and turned to look at her, smiling as brightly as a flower.


    Xiao Qian would no longer be deceived by his husky-like loyal-dog facade; even if he tried to smile like a morning glory, she wouldn¡¯t believe him¡­


    ¡°Qian Bao, you¡¯re awake ~¡± He approached her tenderly, as if he was a super considerate and nice guy.


    ¡°My head hurts¡­Yu Minglang, so you¡¯ve always been good at drinking, always fooling me by saying that you can¡¯t drink?¡± How naive she was to believe him.


    Such a naive girl!


    ¡°Well, this is because ¡ª¡± Yu Minglang wanted to explain his gentlemanly virtue of honesty but failed to convince her.


    He had indeed deceived the girl, pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger¡­


    Seeing Xiao Qian didn¡¯t plan to forgive him, Yu Minglang clutched his head and screamed.


    ¡°Ouch!¡±


    Xiao Qian hurried over to check, only to see him clutching his head, pityingly exclaiming, ¡°My head hurts.¡±


    ¡°Do you have a cold?¡± Filled with worry, Xiao Qian quickly dismissed the thoughts of his lies.


    ¡°No, this is a hangover, yes, it¡¯s the after-effect of being drunk!¡±


    He made a regretful expression, ¡°Alcohol is a poison that harms both body and mind. I can¡¯t remember anything about last night because of it, and all these after-effects are the fault of alcohol. All mistakes are the alcohol¡¯s fault.¡±


    Yu Minglang had brilliantly found a plausible reason as a defense for his thick-skinned deceit.


    Xiao Qian initially didn¡¯t want to call out his shameless excuses, but seeing his cunning face, she couldn¡¯t help but say something.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe you got drunk to a headache, and by the way, was your reaction yesterday that of someone witha blackout? Are you really that good at drinking?¡±


    She now seriously suspected that the Yu Minglang in her past life was just pretending weakness to seize an advantage, his drinking capacity was definitely not as little as he had demonstrated.


    Judging from the situation of drinking yesterday, it was hard to say who had the better capacity, her or him. Xiao Qian feels that he¡¯s not affected by more drinking, but as for herself, it seemed like she would blackout if she kept drinking.


    In fact, yesterday when he took her back, Xiao Qian¡¯s head was dizzy, but he was unaffected, like nothing had happened.


    ¡°I was drunk, and I¡¯m still drunk now ¡ª ¡± As her clear eyes look at him, his soul almost left him, ¡°Not because of the alcohol, but because you make my heart drunk.¡±


    ¡°Get out!¡±


    Xiao Qian decided that she would never believe him again. Yu Minglang¡¯s drinking ability was definitely better than she had imagined.


    So, his poor tolerance to alcohol in his past life was all a deception.


    Haha.


    The gloomy day, with its chilly winds, did not affect the people inside the house. Having not yet recovered from her hangover, Xiao Qian received a head massage from Yu Minglang.


    After a while, Xiao Qian found it quite nice, and with her eyes closed, was about to fall asleep.


    Yu Minglang got up, hesitated before leaving, and planted a kiss beneath her closed eyes only to be brushed away by her hand.


    ¡°Go away¡­I¡¯m tired!¡±


    Yu Minglang pursed his lips, ¡°I¡¯ve found that women really are ruthless, discard after using!¡±


    Know what turning one¡¯s back on old debts means? Just look at her!


    She was still clinging to him for a massage just now, he was trying his best to serve her, look at how fast this little one turned her back on him!


    ¡°If you keep nagging, I won¡¯t even use you in the future¡­¡± She said lazily with her eyes closed, not sure whether it was a reaction or sleep talk.


    Yu Minglang felt that fairy tales were all lies.


    The advice in the books said that one should take care of their girlfriend conscientiously, so she would love him more. In the end, all he had was a disdainful figure.


    She couldn¡¯t be bothered to utter a single word to him anymore.

 Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Chapter 511: Playing Little Tricks

    Chapter 537: Chapter 511: Playing Little Tricks


    Although he complained in his heart, Yu Minglang still spoiled his wife with all his might.


    ¡°Qian Bao, do you want buns or rice? What should I buy to bring back?¡±


    ¡°Is a long arm just for causing trouble? Can¡¯t you cook yourself¡­¡±


    With her eyes closed, she could command people so smoothly. Yu Minglang watched her lazy and relaxed appearance and felt both annoyed and overwhelmed by her cuteness. He felt that he could never get enough of his beautiful darling and that she was adorable even with her eyes closed. He wanted to reach out and touch her a few times.


    ¡°If I cook and you don¡¯t like it, I¡¯ll punish you by making you sleep on the floor tonight. Roll, roll, roll, hurry up and roll!¡±


    Yu Minglang left with resentment.


    Being punished to sleep on the floor was too much of a loss, but he thought of himself as a big man and could bear the humiliation for a while¡­


    Xiao Qian could sense his domineering presence even with her eyes closed. She opened her eyes and half squinted at him. Yu Minglang quickly hid his messy thoughts and showed an extremely gentle expression.


    ¡°Your servant obeys, Great Sage Empress of Heaven, you can continue to rest. I will call you for dinner after I finish cooking¡ª¡± Yu Minglang dodged the pillow she threw at him and hummed a tune as he left.


    He needed to go and pick up his car which was still parked at Zheng Xu¡¯s place, then buy groceries to cook and serve his empress.


    Before going to sleep, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t forget to tease him, ¡°What Great Sage Empress of Heaven, you even dare to compare me to Wu Zetian¡­¡±


    If she really were the empress, she wouldn¡¯t even raise such a man. Was he serving her or was she serving him?


    Xiao Qian slept soundly and only woke up when she smelled the fragrance of food.


    She yawned and followed the smell down the stairs, Yu Minglang was cooking boiled fish, and the room was filled with the scent of chili.


    Xiao Qian was drawn by the scent.


    ¡°It smells so good~¡±


    He scooped the fish slices out with one hand and, with his other hand, hugged her over to taste what he had just made.


    It was really delicious.


    Men who can cook are like gods, and Yu Minglang¡¯s cooking skills have improved from simple fried eggs to complex dishes since he started dating a kitchen killer like Xiao Qian.


    With one hand he carried the hot oil in a pot and poured it over the spread-out sichuan peppercorns and chili. The sizzling sound was accompanied by the instantly rising aroma. Wearing casual clothes and leaning together, this was the feeling of home.


    Perhaps they had spent too little time alone, so being able to have brief moments of home life felt especially good. Xiao Qian ate more than usual.


    Yu Minglang propped up his chin, watching her eat gracefully. ¡°I think if I¡¯m at home more often, you might get as fat as Aunt.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s chopstick-holding hand paused. Yu Minglang didn¡¯t realize he had stepped on a landmine yet and kept praising Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°A little bit of meat at that age is good. I think Aunt looks more well-off than my mom. When you reach that age, I¡¯ll let you grow some meat too. It would feel really nice to touch.¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t eat anymore.


    She put down her bowl and stared at him expressionlessly. Considering that getting angry with this kind of man who doesn¡¯t realize he¡¯s offending people is a waste of life, she silently imagined Yu Minglang with a beer belly and balding a few decades later. Only then did she feel satisfied and continued eating!


    ¡°In the future, when you cook, make two portions. You can eat lard mixed with rice, and I¡¯ll eat mixed grains. Then you can eat more, which will increase your male hormones.¡±


    Yu Minglang bent his arm in confusion, and the muscles on his arm were clearly visible.


    ¡°Do you want me to do strength training?¡± He felt like his strength was good enough. He could carry her around.


    ¡°No, I just think this way you¡¯ll grow a beer belly and go bald. It¡¯ll feel even better.¡± She mimicked a patting motion on his head. When she first saw him in their past life, he was also middle-aged and didn¡¯t look much different from now.


    As a result, this evil idea was limited to just a thought. He probably would not grow old like Father Yu.


    ¡°¡­ You¡¯re too malicious.¡±


    ¡°You think me getting fat until 140 isn¡¯t malicious?!¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll just let you gain a little weight. Come on, have a piece of meat!¡±


    He obediently picked up a piece of meat for Xiao Qian.


    Only then did Xiao Qian continue to eat contentedly.


    ¡°Eat until you¡¯re plump and chubby, and become a cute little panda.¡±


    ¡°You, stay, away!¡±


    How hard is it to be a good man these days? Yu Minglang ended up being punished to wash the dishes, but he still couldn¡¯t understand¡ªwhat had he done wrong?


    After dinner, she didn¡¯t feel like moving, so she decided to stay at home with Yu Minglang and play chess.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t actually want to play chess. He¡¯d rather discuss life from poetry, and how people are born.


    However, Xiao Mei¡¯s deterrence at home was too strong, so he could only think about it. He quickly came up with a good idea.


    Xiao Qian set up the chess pieces, but saw that Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t moved.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

 Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Chapter 512: Shes Unreasonable

    Chapter 538: Chapter 512: She¡¯s Unreasonable


    ¡°I think it would be more interesting if we add a little wager into the mix, don¡¯t you think?¡± Yu Minglang asked in all seriousness.


    ¡°You want to bet money with me? All your wealth, except for your real estate and pocket money, is already in my hands,¡± Xiao Qian really didn¡¯t look down on this man who only wore underpants at home. Since their engagement, Yu Minglang had returned to a pre-liberation lifestyle from being a well-off man.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not be so vulgar. How about this: Whoever loses has to grant the winner a request.¡±


    With promises on the line, wouldn¡¯t there be room for things to naturally happen?


    Xiao Qian understood right away that this guy had some ulterior motives and was trying to figure her out.


    ¡°I don¡¯t stand much chance if I play Go with you, so how about we play two games of Chinese chess and one game of Go? Best of three wins.¡±


    Yu Minglang felt a bit regretful that he didn¡¯t manage to trick her. His future daughter-in-law was just too clever.


    ¡°Why Chinese Chess too?¡±


    ¡°Chinese Chess is like Jianghu, and Go is like the World. My chances of winning Go against you are slim, so let¡¯s just be fair.¡±


    Both of them were academic elites, just proficient in different fields. Indeed, Yu Minglang was strong in Go, and it was said he even won awards for it in his student days. His mind was extremely fast when it came to calculations.


    ¡°¡­You¡¯re adding two games of your strength but still claim it¡¯s fair since it¡¯s best three out of five.¡± Yu Minglang was not stupid. His daughter-in-law was blatantly bullying him, clearly wanting to win.


    ¡°Do you want to play or not?¡± She raised her chin arrogantly, as if to say, ¡®I¡¯m going to bully you, what are you going to do about it?¡¯


    ¡°Okay, I will play. If my daughter-in-law wants to play, I will accompany her. But, there¡¯s one thing: no matter what you have me do now, you can¡¯t make me sleep on the floor!¡±


    It would be unbearable to have their little vacation together ruined and lose the last bit of enthusiasm for life.


    ¡°Rest assured, you won¡¯t sleep on the floor. At most, you would wear¡­¡± Xiao Qian smiled slightly.


    Huh? Is his daughter-in-law that easygoing? Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian, who was smiling like a little fox, and couldn¡¯t believe that she would be the kind of woman who would obediently let a man dominate her. So how could she offer such a good deal?


    ¡°Daughter-in-law, are you saying that if I win¡­ you¡¯ll really listen to me?¡±


    ¡°Mm-hmm, if you win, of course you can make a request. But if you lose¡­¡±


    ¡°A mini-skirt¡­ I can also do your makeup.¡±


    Yu Minglang gasped.


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you into kinky stuff?!¡±


    ¡°Do you dare or not? If you don¡¯t, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯m very democratic and won¡¯t force you. But if you don¡¯t fight and lose by default, you won¡¯t be that tall, mighty, and brave image in my heart anymore. Ah, it¡¯s the greatest tragedy in life when a man can¡¯t maintain a tall image in his woman¡¯s heart.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at her cunning little face, feeling an itch in his heart.


    ¡°You¡¯re provoking me?¡±


    ¡°Does provocation work on Elder Brother?¡± Xiao Qian blinked and asked innocently.


    ¡°As long as it¡¯s you, anything works. Let¡¯s begin.¡±


    Yu Minglang had no confidence and an air of desperation in his heart.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s confidence wasn¡¯t baseless; in their past life, the two of them had played these games plenty of times. She often lost in Go but mostly won in Chinese Chess. This Yu Minglang was different, he wasn¡¯t familiar with her tricks in Chinese Chess, but she remembered his moves. If she didn¡¯t use this rebirth advantage, what was the point?!


    Right now, she looked at Yu Minglang with shining eyes, as if the man in underpants had already changed into a skirt and was flirting in front of her.


    ¡°What are you thinking about? Why are you laughing so evilly?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, come on, show me what you¡¯ve got!¡± Xiao Qian made a gesture of invitation, grinning like a cat that got the cream.


    She was determined to win, and he was riled up too. This was no longer a question of who would win. For the sake of men¡¯s dignity, he had to go all out!


    As Xiao Qian predicted, she couldn¡¯t beat Yu Minglang in Go and lost without a doubt.


    Next came the decisive chess battle that would determine who would wear a skirt. It wasn¡¯t a fair battle at all, as Xiao Qian relied on her memories from her past life to easily kill him in one game.


    But afterwards, he became more familiar with her strategies, and it became harder for her to win with the support of her strong willpower.


    Both were concentrating fully, as a minor mistake could lead to the humiliation of wearing a skirt. Xiao Qian carelessly made a wrong move.


    The moment she placed the stone, she regretted it. However, when she tried to touch the chessboard again, Yu Minglang caught her little hand and grazed it against his chin, jabbing her with his growing stubble.


    Qian Bao, a gentleman doesn¡¯t destroy a game of chess!¡±


    ¡°Elder Brother, it¡¯s hard to be both wise and able to manage a family, so it¡¯s good to be muddleheaded sometimes!¡±


    When Yu Minglang heard her calling him, he became flustered, and Xiao Qian took the opportunity to move the chess piece back.


    Now it was Yu Minglang¡¯s turn. As he lifted the chess piece and was about to place it, Xiao Qian rubbed her leg against him. He lost focus and accidentally placed the piece off by a step. Just as he was about to correct it, her small hand slapped down on his, and she righteously said,


    ¡°A gentleman doesn¡¯t regret a move!¡±


    ¡°Younger sister, it¡¯s hard to be both wise and able to manage a family, so it¡¯s good to be muddleheaded sometimes!¡± Yu Minglang tried to use her words from earlier to reply to her.


    Xiao Qian looked dignified, ¡°Wrong! That¡¯s not how the saying goes. A gentleman doesn¡¯t destroy chess, regretting a move means no virtuous wife!¡±


    It¡¯s useless to play with such a person! Yu Minglang was amused and annoyed.


    ¡°You letting me take back moves is already quite muddleheaded. Even though you distracted me while I was making a mistake, you still say you¡¯re not virtuous?!¡±


    This was way too unfair! She wouldn¡¯t let him change back, and Yu Minglang was about to lose. It would be too embarrassing to wear women¡¯s clothes because of this. Hence, Brother Lang wanted to make a big move ¨C if he lost, he would flip the chessboard!


    Xiao Qian responded calmly, ¡°Whoever dares to flip the board shall sleep on the floor!¡±


    Bullying people can even be done so neatly and rhythmically. Yu Minglang snorted.


    ¡°I see. You just want to see me wear a skirt, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± She replied, crisp and direct. Come on, please enter the trap!

 Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: Chapter 513: Touching the Inverse Scales

    Chapter 539: Chapter 513: Touching the Inverse Scales


    ¡°Qian Bao, putting aside the fact that your win was utterly disgraceful, even if I wanted to cross-dress for you, we don¡¯t have the conditions for it. Look, we don¡¯t even have a skirt at home. How about letting Elder Brother give you another reward? I¡¯ll do 200 push-ups for you, okay?¡±


    ¡°Push-ups are to be done ¨C but a skirt is also to be worn. Aren¡¯t you a real man? Aren¡¯t you guys the best at creating conditions even when you have none? I see ¨C this curtain, this quilt, isn¡¯t that enough? Make a little adjustment, and they turn into a skirt, don¡¯t they? I have lip gloss in my bag too. How about I give you the latest color number?¡±


    ¡°Just kill me now¡­¡± Yu Minglang laid down on the sofa, pretending to be dead.


    ¡°If you die, who will keep me company? Come on, Elder Brother, get up! You have to accept the loss if you gamble!¡±


    ¡°You won in such a disgraceful manner.¡±


    ¡°All is fair in love and war! Besides, I¡¯m not a good person. Didn¡¯t you know that from the first day you met me?¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaomei, I find that you have completely given up on the bottom line of being a human!¡±


    Xiao Qian was very proud, ¡°Do I need a bottom line with you? My bottom line with you is that I have no bottom line, that¡¯s my full love for you!¡±


    ¡°Then just hate me.¡± How did he end up with such a shameless wife?


    ¡°No, I will love you forever and ever ¨C Elder Brother, where did your camera go?¡±


    Life was becoming unbearable; not only did she want to prank her man, but she also wanted to take pictures?


    If such photos were taken, Yu Minglang might as well give up on his life.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll develop the photos, and I won¡¯t let your pictures leak out.¡± Her bag of skills was really useful!


    ¡°By the way, Qian Bao, how do you know so much? I find that you can do anything! The first time I saw you, you took pictures for Li Zhen and the others. Did you develop those photos yourself?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a decathlete! Don¡¯t change the subject, hurry up, accept the loss if you gamble!¡±


    Just as Yu Minglang was on the verge of not being able to fool her anymore, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rang.


    Xiao Qian gave him a ¡°wait for the reckoning later¡± look and answered the call.


    ¡°Mom, what¡¯s going on?¡± The caller ID showed it was from home.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er¡­ Can you contact Ming Lang and ask him to come over to our house? I can¡¯t get through to his brother¡¯s phone¡­¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice sounded a little anxious.


    ¡°What happened? Don¡¯t worry, take your time.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of trouble your good-for-nothing father has gotten himself into, but there¡¯s a group of people at our door claiming to be debt collectors. They say if we don¡¯t pay up, they¡¯ll eat and stay at our house. You don¡¯t come back. Let Ming Lang find someone ¨C Ah!¡±


    ¡°Mom?!¡± As Xiao Qian heard her mother scream, she immediately sat up straight, and Yu Minglang, hearing something had gone wrong, immediately started putting on clothes.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, your father owes us money. You better pay us back quickly, or else¡­ heh heh, we brothers don¡¯t know what we¡¯ll do!¡±


    A sleazy male voice came over the phone.


    ¡°You can have all the money you want, just don¡¯t hurt my mother. I¡¯ll be there right away.¡± Xiao Qian saw that Yu Minglang quickly put on his clothes and brought her own clothes over, letting him help her put on her pants. She noticed something like a whip on Yu Minglang¡¯s waist, a type of weapon.


    ¡°200,000, not a penny less.¡±


    ¡°How should I address you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Brother Jiu! Remember not to report it. Your dad is still in our hands, if you dare to call for help, his corpse will sink to the bottom of the sea!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there right away, remember not to hurt my mom or my younger brother, or you won¡¯t get a single penny.¡± Xiao Qian hung up the phone, and Yu Minglang had her clothes on too while she was making the call.


    Xiao Qian almost forgot she still had a dad, but the moment he showed up, he created such big trouble.


    She put down the phone, looking for Zheng Xu¡¯s number in her contacts, and was about to dial when she noticed something was off.


    She looked up and saw Yu Minglang looking at her with deep eyes; if her first reaction was to think of another man, her rightful (future) husband¡¯s status would be threatened, and he would have to settle scores with her.


    Luckily Xiao Qian thought of that and immediately pocketed her cell phone.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, you handle it.¡±


    Yu Minglang held her hand with one hand, called with the other, and walked to call his eldest brother.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, what¡¯s the matter with you? How could people run to my mother-in-law¡¯s house to make trouble? Do you just eat and do nothing? There are still people daring enough to lend high-interest loans to my ex-father-in-law in Qiang City. How did I tell you back then?¡±


    Xiao Qian knew that Chen Lin was addicted to gambling, so she had told Yu Mingli about this before, absolutely refusing to allow anyone to lend money to Chen Lin and not let Chen Lin enter any slightly larger gambling dens.


    Yu Mingli was also stunned when he heard the news, ¡°That¡¯s impossible. I¡¯ve told my people about this a long time ago. Who is so blind to lend money to him? Who¡¯s the one asking for the debt?¡±


    ¡°He calls himself Brother Jiu, but from his tone, I¡¯d say he¡¯s not a big shot.¡±


    ¡°Give me a moment, I¡¯ll call you back. Is everything okay with your aunt? I¡¯ll send some people over.¡±


    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go myself. Just find out what¡¯s going on.¡±


    On the way, his eldest brother called back, and Yu Minglang let Xiao Qian answer.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t find anyone in this city lending money by this name. He¡¯s not from the underworld, and there¡¯s no big shot on this side called Brother Jiu. I¡¯m planning to expand the search to nearby cities to see if it¡¯s someone from another city.¡±


    ¡°No need, Eldest Brother, just help me find out the whereabouts of my dad now.¡±


    Yu Minglang saw Xiao Qian hang up the phone and, with a dark face, he took out one hand to hold her hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not that big of a deal, I¡¯m here.¡±


    ¡°I was too soft-hearted towards him. He wouldn¡¯t have been able to try to do this useless thing if I had been a little harder on him at the beginning.¡± As soon as Xiao Qian thought of her mother being frightened by this incident, her face turned extremely ugly.


    ¡°Do you also think¡­ It¡¯s what I think?¡±


    When Yu Minglang heard his eldest brother say it wasn¡¯t someone in this city lending money to him, he immediately thought about the truth of the matter. Hearing Xiao Qian, he knew that she had thought of it too.


    ¡°He¡¯s quick on his feet when it comes to these crooked ideas, but not so much when it comes to real things. Not to mention he¡¯s too timid and loves his life too much to actually borrow high-interest loans. Also, anyone who actually lends money wouldn¡¯t be so stupid. He would need collateral to borrow money. My mom is rich now, but since he and my mom are divorced, no one would actually lend money to a person who has nothing.¡±


    Xiao Qian was very furious right now; Chen Lin had really angered her this time.


    ¡°When the soldiers come, block; when the water comes, cover it with soil. This little thing is not worth your anger, Qian Bao, look up the number in your phone book called Xiao Wu.¡±


    Xiao Qian dialed the number as he said.


    ¡°Xiao Wu, this is Yu Minglang. Help me look up a gambler named Chen Lin WITH a Qiang City county accent, ID card number is¡­¡±

 Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Chapter 514: Brother Lang is Unhappy

    Chapter 540: Chapter 514: Brother Lang is Unhappy


    A man¡¯s feelings for a woman can be gauged by how he deals with matters related to her. Xiao Qian had only asked Yu Minglang to investigate her father a long time ago, but he had kept all the details in his heart.


    ¡°Find this person¡¯s whereabouts immediately, no matter what method you use. Don¡¯t let him run away once you find him.¡±


    Yu Minglang drove quickly to Jia Xiufang¡¯s home, which was not far from his own and only took a few minutes to reach.


    As soon as they entered the building, they smelled the pungent smell of smoke. The door to her home was wide open, and several thugs were leaning against the wall or sitting on the stairs, with cigarette butts all over the floor.


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang coming up, one of them immediately stood up and ran into the room, reporting to someone inside.


    ¡°Brother Jiu, Chen Lin¡¯s daughter is back.¡±


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged a glance. These people were able to recognize her without her introducing herself, indicating that they had done their homework beforehand. It seemed that her and Yu Minglang¡¯s guess was probably true.


    A sleazy man came quickly out of the room, the one who had called himself Brother Jiu on the phone.


    His eyes lit up when he saw Xiao Qian, she was even more beautiful than in the pictures.


    Feeling the undisguised evil intentions from this man, a murderous aura suddenly emanated from Yu Minglang. Although Xiao Jiu didn¡¯t know what this man did for a living, animals have instincts. He looked at Yu Minglang as a mouse would look at a cat. The aura Yu Minglang possessed was not something an ordinary thug could handle.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say not to report? Who is he?¡± Xiao Jiu shifted his gaze away from Yu Minglang, not daring to look into his sharp eyes.


    His momentum was noticeably weaker, and the tone in which he spoke to Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have any questioning authority. Despite having many people on his side, they failed to show any advantage.


    ¡°He¡¯s my boyfriend. Where¡¯s my mom?¡±


    ¡°In the room ¨C where¡¯s the money?¡± Xiao Jiu finally remembered the purpose of his visit. The ragtag team beside him began to chime in, too, but one glance from Yu Minglang caused them all to look away, too scared to speak up.


    ¡°Your mother is in the room.¡± Xiao Jiu also felt somewhat nervous, extremely wary of Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian remained unaffected and didn¡¯t care about these thugs. She walked boldly into the room with Yu Minglang closely following her.


    After the two of them entered the room, Xiao Jiu stood at the door with an inexplicable feeling of fear rising in his heart.


    ¡°Brother Jiu, will there be any trouble? I feel like this man isn¡¯t easy to deal with. Did this woman call someone for help?¡±


    A henchman echoed the thoughts of the group.


    Xiao Jiu wasn¡¯t sure himself. It was apparent to everyone that Yu Minglang was not someone to be trifled with. These people had been involved enough in petty theft to visit the police station frequently, but they sensed something different about Yu Minglang. Although they were intimidated by uniformed officers, the murderous aura surrounding Yu Minglang took time to cultivate.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, we¡¯ll follow the original script! With so many of us, are we afraid of just one of him? No matter how strong someone is, they can¡¯t beat so many of us. Let¡¯s go into the room!¡±


    With the advantage of having more people, Xiao Jiu forced himself to muster some courage.


    The moment Xiao Qian entered the room and saw the scene inside, her anger surged.


    Her mother was being watched by several people and was unable to move on the sofa. Her brother and Father Liao were both cornered by two men. Da Long looked like he had been beaten, as had Father Liao. His glasses were cracked, and two strong men bound Da Long and Father Liao with ropes.


    Father Liao was just caught up in the fray. He came by after work and found the door to his neighbor¡¯s house shut tightly, with loud voices inside. Feeling that something was off, he knocked on the door to see what was going on.


    Upon seeing someone giving his neighbor a hard time, Father Liao immediately tried to intervene and play the hero. However, he was punched in the face, breaking his glasses. His phone was also smashed when he tried to call the police. With Father Liao and others¡¯ passionate attempt to intervene, these people beat them up and tied them with ropes, also gagging their mouths.


    When Xiao Qian came in, Chen Zilong whimpered as if he were warning his elder sister not to let anyone bully her. The scene seemed like it was straight out of a hero movie. ¡°Sis, don¡¯t worry about me, just go! Hmph!¡±


    Seeing her brother being bullied and causing trouble for the neighbors, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t contain her anger any longer.


    She rushed over to check on Jia Xiufang. Fortunately, her mother hadn¡¯t been injured, and no one had laid a hand on her, but she was undoubtedly frightened, especially when Xiao Qian returned, which caused her to shed tears.


    ¡°What are you doing back?¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice trembled.


    Her daughter had mentioned returning to school the previous night ¨C Xiao Qian, of course, couldn¡¯t tell her mother that she had spent the night with a man, so Jia Xiufang thought Xiao Qian was no longer in Qiang City. When she called, she just wanted to see if Xiao Qian could ask the Old Yu Family for help.


    She never expected her daughter to return.


    With so many wolves in their house, Jia Xiufang was genuinely afraid that something might happen to her daughter. Although her son-in-law was there, she was still worried. No matter how capable Yu Minglang was, could he handle so many people?


    ¡°Did they hit you?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°No, but they hit your brother and your Uncle Liao¡­¡± Jia Xiufang looked over in her son¡¯s direction, tears flowing even more fiercely. Her son had been beaten right before her eyes, and the neighbor who had tried to help was also beaten.


    She was at a loss for how to beg these people, and the situation had genuinely frightened Jia Xiufang.


    She had been honest and straightforward all her life; she had never experienced anything like this before.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, take your mother to the bedroom. Leave the rest to me.¡±


    Yu Minglang spoke in a deep voice. From the moment he saw his future brother-in-law being tied up and bullied, Brother Lang found it hard to suppress his violent instincts.


    ¡°Be careful.¡±


    Xiao Qian helped her mother get up, and one henchman tried to stop her, not knowing any better. One glance from Yu Minglang, however, and the henchman was too scared to move.


    Xiao Qian then led Jia Xiufang into the inner bedroom, undisturbed.


    Once the door was closed, Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice trembled with fear. ¡°Qian¡¯er¡­ will Minglang be alright on his own out there?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯ll be fine; he knows what he¡¯s doing.¡±


    As soon as Xiao Qian¡¯s words fell, a scream came from outside.

 Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: Chapter 515: This is too cool

    Chapter 541: Chapter 515: This is too cool


    In stark contrast to the screams, Yu Minglang¡¯s voice was calm yet displeased.


    ¡°Trespassing, taking hostages, intimidation, deliberate harm, and the most unforgivable, ogling my woman with lewd eyes!¡±


    Each sentence was followed by another scream, providing no indication of what he was even doing.


    But when Yu Minglang announced the final charge, the man who was beaten screamed the worst. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but realize that the last person to be attacked was the man named Xiao Jiu.


    Completely shaken, Jia Xiufang couldn¡¯t even muster the energy to cry. She gaped at the closed door, having no idea what Yu Minglang was doing behind it.


    All she could do was to infer from the continuous screams that Yu Minglang must have been whacking these scum single-handedly.


    At first, she was worried about Yu Minglang losing to them. Now her concern was that he might¡¯ve gone too far.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er¡­ shouldn¡¯t you go out and check? What if Minglang seriously hurts someone? We can¡¯t afford the resulting trouble!¡±


    With a stern expression, Xiao Qian said, ¡°There¡¯s no need. He knows when to stop.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to be a burden, which is why she stayed inside the room. The fight outside ended much quicker than she expected. Yu Minglang effortlessly wiped out the gang of punks.


    Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t see what happened outside, but Chen Zilong saw everything clearly. Had his mouth not been gagged, he would be so stunned that his jaw would hang open.


    He was just, just, just, too cool!


    Chen Zilong would never forget how Yu Minglang ended the fight in just a minute.


    One man against eight, it sounded extraordinarily incredible. Chen Zilong had only seen such scenes in action movies before today.


    But his future brother-in-law had totally changed his view of the world in a badass move.


    After Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang went into the room, Yu Minglang took out a stick-like object from his waist, swung it back, and the stick turned into a bolt of black lightning, knocking down one man in a second. Then the handsomest scene happened, wherein Yu Minglang started listing the invaders¡¯ crimes and attacked at the same time.


    With every infraction mentioned, another man fell. Later on, he was too lazy to use his weapon and went straight for fists and kicks. All that were hit fell to the ground and couldn¡¯t get back up.


    He was holding back, though. What they practiced at home was real combat skills with bricks, so anything less than finishing the opponent within three moves is considered a failure.


    These guys are minor thugs who have never had proper training. There was no way they could stand against Yu Minglang¡¯s strength. Moreover, they came from various places with no coordination or teamwork, so whenever one of them got knocked down by Yu Minglang, the rest were immediately scared.


    They were so unorganized, Yu Minglang felt like he was insulting his own weapon by using it on them.


    The most exaggerated was Xiao Jiu, the leader of the group. The moment he saw his men being knocked down by Yu Minglang, he attempted to escape, but with Yu Minglang standing near the door, it was impossible without passing him.


    So, Xiao Jiu dropped to the ground.


    If you¡¯re going to hit me, I¡¯ll just play dead. An ancient method that never fails!


    The place was now cleared by Yu Minglang. He looked around and found something missing, then his eyes landed on Xiao Jiu lying on the ground, narrowed.


    He remembered how this guy had ogled Xiao Qian just now. He walked over and delivered a kick to the unmentionable place. Considering everything, that kick was rather gentle.


    Compared to how he had just beaten the others, this kick was almost merciful. Yu Minglang could have inflicted severe injury, but he held back just enough to cause immense pain but not significant injury.


    The spot he kicked didn¡¯t feel the same, which is why Xiao Jiu¡¯s scream sounded particularly miserable.


    Seeing this, Chen Zilong¡¯s eyes widened. What a hero!


    His future brother-in-law was a godlike and efficient fighter!


    These guys are brainless, no wonder Yu Minglang said they are not real gangsters, just trivial pawns. Who with a little brain would dare to cause trouble at Xiao Qian¡¯s house?


    Yu Minglang¡¯s identity is a secret, but Jia Xiufang, who is in the recycling business and specializes in demolition areas, has some background. Anyone with a bit of understanding would know that their family is untouchable, with Yu Mingli as their protector who would dare to cause trouble at their doorstep?


    Only a few short-sighted hoodlums with no deep background, attracted by the smell of money, unwittingly met a strong opponent. Yu Minglang effortlessly eliminated these imprudent soldiers.


    He grabbed Xiao Jiu by the hair and dragged him from the ground. Xiao Jiu was in a ridiculous pose with his legs clamped tight and a twisted expression on his face. He really wanted to soothe that shattered feeling, but his hands were pinned by Yu Minglang. He could do nothing but keep begging for mercy.


    ¡°Boss, have mercy. Please spare us!¡±


    ¡°Mercy? Did you show mercy when you hit my uncle and terrified my mother-in-law? Speak! Who sent you?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s stern voice scolded.


    ¡°No one¡­ahhh! Boss, take it easy. If I die, you will be the lawbreaker!¡±


    To force a hoodlum to use legal protection definitely indicated that Yu Minglang was off the violence chart.


    With a cold laugh, Yu Minglang retorted, ¡°You¡¯re bringing up the law with me? I study law! Do you know what the right to self-defense is? You scared my mother-in-law without reason, then beat my uncle and implicated others. I can beat you up for just that. Tell me, who sent you?!¡±


    His voice was different when interrogating people. It did sound intimidating. These small thugs were afraid of his authoritative tone. A little intimidation from Yu Minglang was enough to make them fear.


    ¡°It was, it was Boss Chen who sent us!¡±


    ¡°Boss Chen?¡±


    ¡°He opened a fruit stand around our area. We often play cards together. He said his ex-wife was rich, and asked us to threaten her a bit. We really had no intention of causing big trouble. Each of us only got paid 2,000 yuan for the whole thing. Boss, considering our cheap appearance fee, please let us go!¡±


    Xiao Jiu was a coward, frantically begging for mercy when he realized he was up against a much tougher opponent.


    His cockiness when he walked in was nowhere to be found. This is how villains are¡ªbullies to the weak, cowards to the strong.


    Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang came out and found out that it was her trash dad who plotted this. Xiao Qian showed no surprise at all. She had suspected that it might be a staged drama by her trash dad.


    It simply confirmed her guess.


    The one who got the shock was Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°It was Chen Lin who sent you? That shameless old man! What did I ever do to him? Why is he so eager to screw me over! Even hitting my son!¡± Jia Xiufang was trembling with anger. Xiao Qian feared that her high blood pressure would make her sick, so she helped her sit down. There are a couple of people lying down in the small room.

 Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: Chapter 516: True Love

    Chapter 542: Chapter 516: True Love


    Actually, the thugs could sit up, but they were afraid of getting beaten again, so pretending to be a corpse was more enjoyable.


    ¡°This shameless¡­¡± Jia Xiufang wanted to stand up angrily, but Xiaoqian held her down.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, call the police,¡± Yu Minglang said to Xiaoqian. He released the scumbag and let Da Long and Father Liao untie him.


    After Xiaoqian called the police, she walked to her brother, looking worriedly at Da Long¡¯s wounded face.


    The child¡¯s eyes were bruised, and Father Liao¡¯s face was also scratched, but fortunately, the injuries were not severe, and their bones were not damaged.


    ¡°Da Long, how are you feeling now? Is there anything uncomfortable, any palpitations or fear?¡± Xiaoqian felt sorry for her brother. She bullied Da Long as an older sister teasing her younger brother, but she was furious to see him beaten like this.


    How old is this child? What if he was scared and traumatized!


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡± Chen Zilong stared straight at Yu Minglang.


    Seeing this look in his eyes, Xiaoqian thought: Oh, no!


    Had her brother been beaten silly? Why is this look so foolish?


    But Da Long looked at Yu Minglang with infinite admiration and said, ¡°Brother Lang, no, brother-in-law! You are my real brother-in-law, and you must pass on your skills to me! Master, please accept my respect!¡±


    If he learns this, will he ever be afraid of losing a fight again?


    Xiaoqian rolled her eyes, seeing that her brother was fine.


    Only then did she turn her attention to the innocent Father Liao.


    ¡°Uncle, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°No¡ª¡ª¡±


    Crash! The glasses lenses fell off, and Father Liao, wearing only one lens, looked at Xiaoqian.


    Jia Xiufang was slightly scared, Chen Zilong and Father Liao were slightly injured, and Yu Minglang made a fool of himself, accidentally gaining Chen Zilong¡¯s idiotic admiration. The young thugs were causing trouble, but they got nothing out of it.


    Yu Minglang had just beaten them for free, but now these thugs had to pay for their actions.


    Illegally entering someone else¡¯s residence, intentionally harming others, and destroying property ¨C the furniture that Yu Minglang had damaged was counted on their heads. Following the intentional injury charge, they were required to pay civil compensation, and these people had hit a hard wall.


    Xiaoqian¡¯s furniture could be replaced this time, and Da Long and Father Liao¡¯s medical expenses must also be paid by the other party.


    After sending the thugs to the police station and Father Liao to the hospital, even though he said he was fine, the older man still needed to undergo a detailed examination to make sure there was no brain concussion. After completing all these, Xiaoqian praised her little brother Chen Zilong.


    Chen Zilong was quite proud of himself. He was rewarded with a praise from his sister and future brother-in-law for his bravery in protecting his home. His sister said she would reward him with a brand-new, cool Giant bicycle, and his brother-in-law promised to secretly give him a new game console.


    The brother-in-law also promised to teach him some moves when he was on vacation. The best part was that he could stay in bed and recover without having to go to school for a week.


    For a child, not going to school and getting gifts is a happy thing. Chen Zilong couldn¡¯t think of anything more complicated, but Xiaoqian did.


    Jia Xiufang was a bit emotional and couldn¡¯t be allowed to meet Chen Lin. After completing the police statement, Xiaoqian asked Chen Zilong, who had been bandaged, to take Jia Xiufang home first, while she and Yu Minglang went to deal with the mastermind.


    The thugs confessed Chen Lin¡¯s hiding place, and as the instigator, Chen Lin couldn¡¯t escape if Xiaoqian wanted to sue him.


    Xiaoqian kept her face straight and didn¡¯t speak, while Yu Minglang remained silent and drove steadily to the place.


    Chen Lin had rented a small house with a courtyard. Several families lived there, and a row of people was standing outside. Only Chen Lin and the people watching him were left in the courtyard. These people were sent there by Yu Minglang, and the other households in the courtyard had been temporarily evacuated.


    Xiaoqian wanted to get out of the car, but Yu Minglang grabbed her wrist.


    She looked at him, and Yu Minglang said seriously.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, haven¡¯t you noticed that since we¡¯ve been together, you rarely impose compulsive thoughts on yourself? Your OCD has also improved a lot.¡±


    ¡°Yes, all thanks to you. Even world peace is because of you. How can my little Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder be difficult for someone like you who is so strong?¡± Xiaoqian admitted that he was right that their stable relationship really helped her condition, but she habitually acted haughty. She¡¯s a woman, after all.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t mind her little haughtiness, and he wanted to talk about serious matters.


    ¡°I¡¯m not taking credit; I just want to tell you that I¡¯m in a good state now, and I don¡¯t want you to be unhappy because of some unworthy things.¡±


    Xiaoqian understood, he was giving her a vaccine.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, do you know what that Trash Dad has done to my mother? If we hadn¡¯t gone back, what would have happened to my mom and my brother?! Whoever wants me to endure this anger is my enemy, and I will fight against them to the end!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not pleading for him; I just don¡¯t want you to have a mental burden because of these unworthy people. If you take a heavy hand, the real suffering will be on you. I don¡¯t want to see you unhappy in your daily life.¡±


    He usually let her go, but at this moment, he couldn¡¯t just watch her go for revenge. It¡¯s easy to throw a punch, and she has the ability to make Trash Dad unable to get up, but after that?


    When the night is quiet, will she cry and call herself a bad person like when they first met? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder has the feature of the consciousness deviating from behavior, and Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t want that situation to happen again since the blood ties are not easily broken ¨C human instincts interfere with them.


    ¡°I can¡¯t swallow this anger. If I don¡¯t deal with him, won¡¯t my mom and my brother always be disturbed by him?! Being kind to such a person is irresponsible to the ones I want to protect. If you have concerns, let Zheng Xu come and save you from being unable to do it because of your status!¡±


    Xiaoqian had endured Trash Dad for a long time, and now she really couldn¡¯t bear it anymore.


    ¡°Just because Zheng Xu lets and goes along with everything you do, he can only be your friend. Those who accompany you in your messing around are called friends, while those who consider you thoroughly are called lovers. Do you understand?¡±


    ¡°Do you want to be jealous and brush your presence at this time? I¡¯m in a bad mood now and don¡¯t want to argue with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not jealous, I¡¯m calmly helping you analyze things.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your analysis! I understand better than you! This Trash Dad doesn¡¯t care about family at first, and then bullies my mom and my brother. If I can bear this, I won¡¯t be called Chen Xiaoqian anymore; I¡¯ll change my name to Chen Worthless!¡±


    ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t analyze. Let¡¯s discuss the solution directly.¡±


    ¡°This is my own business, and I will solve it myself! Don¡¯t talk about father-daughter love with me. I have no feelings for him. If I have feelings, they are hostile feelings!¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t discuss father-daughter love; let me talk about husband-wife love. You are my sweetheart, and I can¡¯t bear to see you unhappy. I don¡¯t care if he is dead or alive, but I can¡¯t watch my heart suffer. Your suffering makes me uncomfortable.¡±


    ¡°So, what do you want me to do? Endure?¡±


    ¡°No, you don¡¯t have to endure, and I will definitely let you vent your anger. But venting your anger doesn¡¯t mean you have to do it yourself. Qian Bao, do you understand what I mean?¡±

 Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Chapter 517: All Are Fake

    Chapter 543: Chapter 517: All Are Fake


    Xiao Qian was furious at him for pleading on Trash Dad¡¯s behalf one moment, and the next, she was covered in goosebumps from his confession.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be disgusting! Speak properly! You¡¯re making me get goosebumps!¡± But his mushy move at this moment seemed to dissipate half of her built-up anger.


    ¡°I am speaking from the heart. You really shouldn¡¯t get upset about this. If you do, it would be like stabbing me in the heart, or worse, shaking our core.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want me to be upset, let me out of the car.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not letting you out because I don¡¯t want you to be upset. Have you forgotten who I am?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at him with suspicion, as he helped her adjust her hair and spoke gently, ¡°We¡¯re now engaged, so your family is my family. Whoever you want to protect is whom I want to protect as well. I¡¯ll deal with this situation since I¡¯ve encountered it, so you don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡±


    ¡°I can handle it myself too.¡±


    ¡°I know you can, but even if you say a thousand times that you don¡¯t care, I know subconsciously, you do. So let me take care of this. Just stay in the car and don¡¯t go out, and don¡¯t think that me handling it means I don¡¯t think you¡¯re capable. Qian Bao, have you ever heard of ¡®exchanging children for food¡¯? ¡±


    As a humanities scholar, she had to remind him, ¡°This idiom describes the miserable life of disaster victims, not what you¡¯re thinking.¡±


    ¡°But the original meaning of this term is that when the people are starving, they exchange their children for food because they can¡¯t bear to eat their own. What I mean is, let me handle your family matters, and if something happens in my family and there¡¯s any trouble, you can deal with it. Let¡¯s ¡®exchange children for food¡¯¡­¡±


    ¡°What are you going to this trouble for?¡±


    He touched her face, his warm, loving eyes filled with affection as he gazed at her, ¡°I can¡¯t bear to see you torment yourself over these undeserving matters. Be a good girl and wait for me in the car.¡±


    Yu Minglang got out of the car, and the people there greeted him respectfully when they saw him coming. He nodded as a greeting, and calmly entered the courtyard, ready to deal with Trash Dad.


    Xiao Qian rarely obsessed over things, as she believed that indulgence in material things would decrease her willpower.


    Things like smoking and drinking should be recreational pleasures rather than taking control of one¡¯s thoughts and becoming addictions.


    She could choose to use these things depending on the situation to help her get the desired outcome.


    But after Yu Minglang went in, she felt strangely agitated when left alone in the car.


    By the time she came to her senses, she was standing in the nearest convenience store, a pack of Hongta Mountain cigarettes in her hand.


    She returned to the car and lit a cigarette. Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t come out yet, and the people he had sent in had withdrawn without knowing what happened inside.


    Smoke filled the car, and she could tell at the first puff that they were fake. These small shops often sold fake cigarettes ¨C they wouldn¡¯t kill but were awful to smoke.


    The cigarettes were fake, but Trash Dad was real.


    This problem had been on Xiao Qian¡¯s mind from her past life to now. Ninety-five percent of fathers in the world have feelings for their children ¨C why did she have to encounter the five percent?


    Sometimes she wanted to ask Jia Xiufang if her mother had cheated on her father when she was young and if she was not his real daughter ¨C how else could she have such an unfeeling father?


    She didn¡¯t know what she had done wrong ¨C just that being a girl meant being overlooked and treated like a tool by her father since childhood, and sometimes she even felt hatred from him. Why?


    Although Jia Xiufang used to tell her repeatedly that she should behave like a girl, Xiao Qian in her past life thought her mother, like her father, was sexist and looked down on her. But after her rebirth, she seemed to understand the difference.


    There was a fundamental difference between her mother and her father.


    Jia Xiufang would teach her life advice ¨C albeit traditional and with a focus on women¡¯s sacrifices and yielding in a family ¨C from the perspective of an experienced woman. She wanted her daughter to have a better future despite not being educated or exposed to the broader world.


    After divorcing Chen Lin, Jia Xiufang¡¯s affection for her daughter became even more apparent, even providing a storefront property as a dowry for her when she got engaged. This proved that Xiao Qian¡¯s previous judgment of her mother was inaccurate.


    She had thought her mother treated her carefully because she was afraid of her, but now she realized that Jia Xiufang might have felt guilty for not taking care of her daughter, who was working so hard alone, managing a huge business and raising her child on her own, and wanted to make things easier for her at home. And this misunderstanding had led Xiao Qian to believe her mother only cared about her money.


    At this thought, Xiao Qian took a deep drag of the cigarette. Even though she knew it was fake, she still wanted a few more puffs.


    How she wished this father could be fake, too.


    Xiao Qian opened the car window to let the low-quality cigarette smoke out, but at the same time, she heard a father and daughter passing by outside.


    A little girl with two pigtails, crying loudly, was carried on her father¡¯s shoulders, while a young mother followed behind them, looking worried.


    ¡°Daddy¡¯s bad! I won¡¯t go home unless you buy me a doll! Boo hoo hoo!¡± The little girl cried heartbrokenly, only to have her daddy pat her on the bottom.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let you off! Shut up, don¡¯t cry! Just wait until we get home and see how I deal with you!¡± The young father warned his daughter before striding towards home. The little girl seemed spoiled, unwilling to give up when she couldn¡¯t get the toy she wanted, and squirmed on her father¡¯s shoulders.


    The father was busy struggling with his daughter, unaware of the stone in front of him. He bumped into it and leaned forward, but in an instant, he held his child tight, showing his instinctive paternal protection. After steadying himself, he put her down and checked she wasn¡¯t hurt before pretending to be stern with her.


    ¡°I won¡¯t stop until I¡¯ve taught you a lesson! Wait till we get home and see if I don¡¯t beat you! Ah, it hurts! I think I¡¯ve broken my big toe¡­ You little troublemaker, you¡¯re still laughing! It¡¯s all because of you!¡±


    The father pinched his tearful daughter¡¯s little nose playfully, and she laughed aloud at her dad¡¯s teeth-grinding expression of pain. Her father was initially in pain, but seeing his daughter crying one moment and laughing the next, he started laughing too.


    ¡°Look at what you¡¯ve done, you little imp! Your face is so dirty, it¡¯s unbearable. When we get home, wash your face and stand as punishment until you know what you did wrong, okay?!¡±


    ¡°I still want the Doraemon doll¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re pushing your luck with me! Let me tell you, I¡¯m going to discipline you! Not giving you toys when you throw a tantrum is a big deal, and I want you to remember this lesson! Believe me, I can be very strict!¡±


    As the conversation between father and child faded into the distance, Xiao Qian stared blankly.


    This was what a real father was, right? Stern when needed, yet being unreservedly protective of his child at crucial moments.


    She had never experienced this kind of relationship with her father. Maybe she had a fake father.

 Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Chapter 518: Absolutely Unbearable

    Chapter 544: Chapter 518: Absolutely Unbearable


    Chen Lin didn¡¯t get the money, but he got a living hell instead.


    He heard from his Second Brother that Jia Xiufang had become rich, not knowing who she was involved with specifically, just that she was very successful now and had contracted the recycling of building materials in a demolition project. It was said she made a fortune from it.


    Xiaoqian didn¡¯t allow Jia Xiufang to get close to the previous relatives, so Second Uncle also didn¡¯t know who Jia Xiufang had connections with, just that she had money now.


    Chen Lin had been down on his luck ever since the divorce. His mistress left, the house was taken over by Xiaoqian and given to Jia Xiufang. Having been idle his whole life, he suddenly was left with nothing and unwilling to find a stable job to support himself.


    Jia Xiufang had been too good to him before. When they had the laundry shop, she took care of everything inside and outside the shop, leaving him free to play with money and act like a young boss with small mistresses.


    He fell from heaven to earth, and before he had recovered from the shock of being left with nothing, he heard that his ex-wife had become rich.


    This was simply unbearable for his pride. It was already a severe blow to Chen Lin that the old houses were demolished. After all, he had lived there for so many years but never seen any real action being taken. The moment he got divorced, the demolition took place, and he had no share in the money or the new houses.


    Living hand to mouth without a steady source of income, his old home had been sold by him, but the money from it was running out. He had opened a gambling room, but he didn¡¯t know who reported him and he couldn¡¯t go on. Later he set up a fruit stand to sell fruits, but he felt it was too tiring to work so hard and only worked a few days and took many days off. The less fresh the fruits, the fewer customers he had, and he finally had to give up that too.


    Chen Lin was used to spending lavishly and lazy, unwilling to work for others and see their faces. So he wanted to be the boss and rely on gambling to make a living. But he was not welcomed in any big games and settled for small ones such as mahjong. The money from those wasn¡¯t enough to maintain a dignified life, let alone always winning at gambling. His days became harder as he won less and lost more.


    Chen Lin went to his brothers¡¯ houses for meals and borrowed money. He would insist on getting at least two or three hundred each time. Whoever gave him the money, he would immediately gamble it away, a complete old rascal.


    Although his brothers and their families were all double-income retired workers and not short of money, nobody could tolerate someone like him. Other than Fourth Uncle who valued brotherhood, the others were not good people either.


    Chen Lin really had no courage to look for Fourth Uncle, although he was a good person and still had contact with Xiaoqian and Jia Xiufang. The mother who lived in Fourth uncle¡¯s house had a heart condition, and if she happened to see Chen Lin in his hooligan outfit, it might frighten her to death. Chen Lin would bypass Fourth Uncle and bother the other houses instead, annoying them several times until they couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    Second Uncle¡¯s daughter-in-law instigated Second Uncle, telling Chen Lin about Jia Xiufang making money while deliberately concealing the fact that her connections were probably very powerful.


    After learning about it, Chen Lin lay in bed for days without sleeping. As soon as he closed his eyes and thought about Jia Xiufang having everything while he lived from meal to meal, he couldn¡¯t swallow his pride.


    He began to feel crazy jealousy, unable to accept that a yellow-faced woman who used to be beaten by him suddenly became rich.


    After the crazy jealousy, all that was left in him were a sense of injustice and bad intentions. After pondering for a long time, he finally came up with what he thought was a foolproof plan.


    He had heard before that moneylenders were very intimidating, breaking limbs and taking all sorts of disturbing photos, even¡­that kind!


    Chen Lin thought that Jia Xiufang was still the same foolish woman from back in the day, thinking of him as her sky. He planned to take advantage of this situation to scare her and and make her give him money. If he could use this opportunity to reconcile with her, it would be even better.


    They had two children together, and he didn¡¯t believe Jia Xiufang could live without him. When the time came, all he had to do was kneel down and say how pitiful he was, and he was not afraid of failing to win back Jia Xiufang.


    When Chen Lin did this, the only person he feared in his heart was not anyone else, but his eldest daughter Chen Xiaoqian, whose temperament had suddenly changed.


    Xiaoqian¡¯s personality seemed to have changed overnight, making her difficult to fathom. It felt like she was in control of everything, and Chen Lin was very afraid of her.


    Despite his fear, Chen Lin still gambled this time, thinking that no matter what, he was still Xiaoqian¡¯s nominal father. He had been called ¡°Dad¡± by her for so many years, so how could she ignore their father-daughter relationship completely?


    Even if Xiaoqian disregarded their relationship and he couldn¡¯t gain anything, he could still go around badmouthing her, saying that the child had a wolf heart dog lung and didn¡¯t care about her father. If it came to that, he could have his old mother come forward. If Xiaoqian angered her mother to the point of illness, he could use that as the moral high ground to suppress her and not let her live too comfortably.


    But Chen Lin never expected that the local tyrants he hired hadn¡¯t even been gone for an hour before someone came to his door.


    But it wasn¡¯t money that was delivered, it was a scare.


    Chen Lin had just bought two meat buns at home and hadn¡¯t even had a chance to take a bite when he heard a commotion outside the courtyard. He thought the thugs he had hired had returned, so he stood up in joy, not expecting to see another group of people.


    These people entered the courtyard and drove everyone else out. The other tenants in the courtyard were so scared they didn¡¯t know what to do, as it was apparent that these people were not here for anything good.


    Chen Lin also wanted to follow them out, but was spotted by the leader and pulled back directly, his collar grabbed and thrown into the room. There was someone outside the door who wouldn¡¯t let him out.


    Chen Lin dared to ask about their origins, but was coldly replied, ¡°You¡¯ll know when the time comes, don¡¯t ask what you shouldn¡¯t.¡±


    These people didn¡¯t hit, curse or destroy things, they just didn¡¯t let Chen Lin escape. But the process was torturous, Chen Lin was so scared his soul was about to leave his body.


    If these people had said what they were here for, Chen Lin might not have felt so frightened. But they didn¡¯t say anything, didn¡¯t hit or scold or destroy anything, and no matter how many times he asked, they wouldn¡¯t speak. When he asked urgently, they would look at him with cold and sharp eyes. This was scarier than confronting their identity head-on.


    Just when Chen Lin was about to die from the torture of his imagination, the door opened.


    ¡°Young Master Lang!¡±


    The leader of the group greeted Yu Minglang respectfully as soon as he saw him, admiration on his face.


    Yu Minglang asked, ¡°Xiao Wu, how¡¯s your leg injury recovering?¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your concern, Young Master Lang! It still hurts when it rains or during cloudy days, but it doesn¡¯t affect my main job. I was really excited when you called today.¡±


    ¡°Do a good job! Having someone as outstanding as you working for me gives me face.¡±


    Yu Minglang patted his shoulder, and Xiao Wu was very happy to be praised by him.


    ¡°Do you need my help with anything else?¡±


    ¡°No need, you can go on. I¡¯ll handle it alone.¡±


    Yu Minglang let everyone leave, changed to a cold face, and pushed open Chen Lin¡¯s door to enter.


    He intended to meet this trash dad and see why this man kept hurting his little treasure¡¯s heart.


    Hurting Xiaoqian was hurting him, and he couldn¡¯t endure this anger.

 Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Chapter 519: Going Against the Routine

    Chapter 545: Chapter 519: Going Against the Routine


    ¡°Is it you?¡±


    In his anxious state, Chen Lin saw a person walking in, and upon closer inspection, it was Yu Minglang.


    This handsome and elegant young man left a deep impression on Chen Lin. Part of the reason he didn¡¯t dare to mess with Jia Xiufang before was also related to Yu Minglang.


    After the divorce case between Jia Xiufang and Chen Lin ended, Yu Minglang appeared at the entrance of the court and broke a brick with his bare hands, successfully scaring Chen Lin.


    Chen Lin only knew that Xiao Qian had a powerful boyfriend but didn¡¯t expect the boyfriend to be so intimidating. As soon as he saw Yu Minglang, his heart skipped a beat.


    Yu Minglang walked in with a dignified aura, pulled out a chair, and sat down grandly opposite Chen Lin. With just a glance, Chen Lin¡¯s heart raced in fear.


    The last time he met Yu Minglang, he hadn¡¯t unleashed his aura as openly as he did now. In this limited space, Chen Lin felt extremely uneasy.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t speak but simply stared at Chen Lin with sharp eyes, making Chen Lin break out in cold sweat.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Xiufang? I want to see Xiufang! Or¡­ you can call Xiao Qian over as well.¡± Feeling frightened by Yu Minglang¡¯s stare, Chen Lin felt like Yu Minglang¡¯s aura could suffocate him, so he hurriedly put forward his request while he could still speak.


    He¡¯d rather face Jia Xiufang and Xiao Qian than the fierce Yu Minglang. Under Yu Minglang¡¯s sharp gaze, he felt like he¡¯d already died several times over.


    ¡°Xiao Qian? Who is Xiao Qian?¡± Yu Minglang casually unfolded his legs, his movements slow yet incredibly oppressive. A chilling sense of cold surrounded him, especially when he heard Trash Dad mention the name of his beloved woman, the coldness became even stronger.


    ¡°She¡¯s my daughter¡­ She is¡­¡± Chen Lin couldn¡¯t finish speaking because the previously expressionless Yu Minglang suddenly laughed.


    However, this laughter was chilling and made people feel even more frightened than when he wasn¡¯t smiling.


    ¡°Daughter?¡± Yu Minglang asked sarcastically, ¡°In your heart, have you ever treated her as your daughter? Even if it was just a tiny bit of fatherly love, have you ever given her that?¡±


    Chen Lin was so frightened by Yu Minglang that he didn¡¯t dare to speak. He still vividly remembered Yu Minglang¡¯s brick-breaking action last time, fearing that if he said something wrong, he¡¯d be treated like a brick and be smashed.


    ¡°Although there are quite a few people who prefer sons over daughters, what you¡¯ve done to her is not just as simple as preferring sons over daughters. I really doubt whether you are her biological father, because finding such a trash father is not easy. Livestock can show affection for its offspring; do you have that?¡±


    ¡°I, I am her real father!¡± Chen Lin¡¯s eyes avoided Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze, not daring to answer directly. He was afraid that if he didn¡¯t emphasize this, Yu Minglang would kill him.


    ¡°Heh, I really couldn¡¯t tell. I¡¯ve seen many bad guys, among them some truly evil people. But even when dealing with their own family members, especially their children, they still have a touch of remorse. Unlike you, who hid your child¡¯s Admission Notice and then tried to marry her off to a scumbag. Now you¡¯ve made such a mess, and as a father, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen someone like you.¡±


    Yu Minglang was blunt with Chen Lin, his attitude towards the people around Xiao Qian was very simple.


    Whoever was good to his woman, he would be good to them. Whoever bullied Xiao Qian, he would deal with them, even if it was her biological father!


    ¡°I was wrong! Please give me a way out, please!¡±


    Under the powerful deterrence of Yu Minglang, Chen Lin¡¯s last shred of mental resolve crumbled, and his knees went weak as he tried to kneel. Yu Minglang stretched out his leg just in time to block him from kneeling.


    ¡°You say you¡¯re pitiful, but the things you¡¯ve done are not pitiful at all. So what do you plan to do?¡±


    ¡°What to do¡­¡± Chen Lin was stunned. Yu Minglang pulled out the baton from his waist and casually swung it around in the room a few times, demonstrating his skill with the weapon to Chen Lin.


    Yu Minglang was so proficient with the baton that he could perform tricks with it. Hearing the sound of the baton cutting through the air, Chen Lin couldn¡¯t imagine what it would feel like if it hit him, and his teeth chattered in fear.


    ¡°What do you want? I, I won¡¯t bother mother and daughter ever again! Please let me go, for Xiao Qian¡¯s sake, I really love my daughter.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Deep father-daughter bond?¡± Yu Minglang stopped playing with the baton, using it to lean against Chen Lin¡¯s shoulder. He didn¡¯t use any force, but it still made Chen Lin feel an overwhelming sense of pressure.


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes! I have a deep bond with her, she¡¯s my daughter. I care about her so much. Please don¡¯t make things difficult for me for her sake.¡±


    ¡°Since you have such deep feelings, will you pay back the 30,000 yuan she owes me?¡± Yu Minglang asked deliberately.


    ¡°¡­Money?! Aren¡¯t you two a couple?¡± Chen Lin didn¡¯t understand Yu Minglang¡¯s tactics.


    ¡°We were a couple before, but not anymore. She took 30,000 yuan from me to go to school, and since you claim to have a good relationship with her, you should return the debt on her behalf.¡±


    ¡°But I don¡¯t have any money¡­¡±


    ¡°My elder brother is a businessman. You can work for him for two years for free, pay off the debt in two years, and we¡¯ll provide food and shelter but no cash. How about that?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Chen Lin hesitated.


    He wondered why there were so many people involved, and it turned out they weren¡¯t trying to help Jia Xiufang but evil Chen Xiaoqian who had caused trouble outside. This man was here to collect a debt!


    Chen Lin wanted to scam Xiao Qian, but Yu Minglang had a counter-tactic for him!


    ¡°Think clearly. Work for free for two years, and I won¡¯t trouble you or her anymore. Otherwise¡­¡±


    Chen Lin was unwilling to work for free for two years as Yu Minglang said. Although he was provided with food and shelter, it would be just like going to prison, and they wouldn¡¯t give him any money!


    Besides, why should he pay such a high price for Wild Child Chen Xiaoqian?


    Yu Minglang was waiting for Chen Lin¡¯s answer. This answer directly affected Chen Lin¡¯s fate and was the last chance Yu Minglang gave Chen Lin.


    However, Chen Lin didn¡¯t seize this opportunity. Instead, he saw him smiling and smiling at Yu Minglang, his eyes dodging and bowing his head, speaking ambiguously.


    ¡°I have a better idea, I assure you. I can get the money back, and it won¡¯t take as long as two years.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yu Minglang narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°I have a friend who¡¯s a supervisor at Night Shanghai. I can send that girl over there. She¡¯s beautiful, as you know. It won¡¯t take long for her to pay off the debt!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze could kill; Chen Lin didn¡¯t see the fury on Yu Minglang¡¯s face and continued to talk about his plan, which he thought was a good solution.


    ¡°We can do this, we can send Chen Xiaoqian in and let her mom get the money. Her mom has money now, and if she wants to save her daughter, she¡¯ll definitely be willing to pay. Even if she doesn¡¯t, it doesn¡¯t matter. Qian¡¯er is so beautiful that many big bosses are willing to keep her. It¡¯s just a matter of ten days or half a month for 30,000 yuan, right? If karaoke doesn¡¯t work, there¡¯s still the bathhouse. Then¡­¡±


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Chen Lin couldn¡¯t say any more, as Yu Minglang¡¯s baton shattered one of his glass windows.


    ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to be her father.¡± Yu Minglang was both angry and relieved.


    He made the right choice by not letting Qian Bao in. Chen Lin¡¯s hideous face should not be seen by his baby. He didn¡¯t want her heart to be scarred again.


    So be it; he would play the villain for her.

 Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: Chapter 520: Looking for Someone to Take Care Of

    Chapter 546: Chapter 520: Looking for Someone to Take Care Of


    Chen Lin didn¡¯t understand why Yu Minglang suddenly attacked, and he looked at Yu Minglang in horror.


    Yu Minglang stepped over the broken pieces and came in front of Chen Lin, using the stick in his hand to lift Chen Lin¡¯s chin.


    ¡°How do you deserve to be her father?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ Didn¡¯t she owe you money?¡±


    ¡°That was a lie.¡±


    Chen Lin was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian is now not only my girlfriend but also my fianc¨¦e and the person I love the most. You want to send the woman I care about most to be a prostitute, do you think I¡¯ll let you go? If you mess with Xiao Qian and her mother again, I¡¯ll make you like this mirror.¡±


    Chen Lin looked at the broken mirror on the ground with trembling liver, and Yu Minglang put away his stick coldly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure you break rhythmically.¡±


    As he brushed past Chen Lin, Yu Minglang paused and added.


    ¡°If you still have her in your heart, it would be better than it is now. ¡®Thank you¡¯ for your heartlessness, so I can let go and make a move on you without worries. I can¡¯t bear to see Xiao Qian¡¯s hands tainted by you, but I can take action on her behalf. You suffocate her kindness, and I¡¯ll hold up a pure sky for her.¡±


    Chen Lin couldn¡¯t adapt to Yu Minglang¡¯s rapidly changing tactics and looked at him with confused eyes.


    Yu Minglang whispered a word in his ear, completely collapsing his psychological defenses. Chen Lin fell to the ground on his knees, and Yu Minglang strode away.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t say anything ruthless, as he generally preferred actions over words.


    ¡°Come and arrest him. He should be sentenced as he deserves. This man is no longer related to our family, and everything should be handled impartially.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Yu Minglang stepped out of the courtyard with an instantaneous change of expression, casting off the gloom.


    One face for Trash Dad, and another face for his Qian Bao Xiaoqian. No matter how stormy the outside world was, he had to block half of it for her, leaving her only a bright, sunny sky.


    Meanwhile, Chen Lin, who was kneeling in the house, was frightened and covered in cold sweat. His ears seemed to be still filled with Yu Minglang¡¯s last words.


    Yu Minglang said that if he had chosen to work for free for two years instead of selling Xiao Qian, his brother would have arranged a job for Chen Lin that would guarantee his livelihood for the rest of his life and ensure a stable life in the second half of his life.


    Unfortunately, of all the roads, Chen Lin chose the one that enraged Yu Minglang the most.


    Still holding the cigarette, Xiao Qian watched the departing father and daughter, searching her distant memories to see if she could find a single good memory of her father.


    There wasn¡¯t any, not even a little bit.


    She had a rough idea of what Ming Lang would do when he went in, but she didn¡¯t want to stop him at all.


    Xiao Qiang knew what kind of person he was, and although he was especially indulgent to her, it didn¡¯t mean he was a kind-hearted person. He showed no favoritism towards his own aunt, let alone her Trash Dad.


    But why didn¡¯t her heart waver? She didn¡¯t feel sorry for that Trash Dad at all, only sorry for herself.


    ¡°What are you thinking?¡±


    ¡°I want to go back to when I was young and hug that injured child who could never gain her father¡¯s love no matter how hard she tried.¡±


    Xiao Qian said expressionlessly.


    The hand holding the cigarette outside the car window was touched, and Xiao Qian came to her senses, seeing Yu Minglang raising his eyebrows at her, his hand holding the cigarette snatched from her.


    ¡°My little Qian doesn¡¯t need your hug; this job must be mine. Daughter-in-law, however you want to be hugged, be good~¡±


    ¡°Smoking behind my back?¡± He took a puff of the nearly finished cigarette and then spat it out in disgust.


    ¡°Fake, where did you buy it, go get a refund.¡±


    ¡°Did you solve the problem?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, don¡¯t worry about it, he won¡¯t cause trouble anymore.¡±


    ¡°Is he still unrepentant?¡± Knowing what her Trash Dad would react to, Xiao Qian still couldn¡¯t help asking.


    ¡°Hmm¡­you guessed right. I plan to let him reflect on his actions for a few days in there. His behavior deserves some time on the inside.¡±


    When Yu Minglang went in, he had already decided that if Chen Lin had even a little bit of regret towards Xiao Qian, he wouldn¡¯t make things too difficult.


    But unfortunately, there wasn¡¯t any. Chen Lin was still the same, and he begged for mercy from Yu Minglang not because of repentance but because of fear of Yu Minglang¡¯s influence.


    Moreover, Chen Lin wanted Xiao Qian to go to such a place, which was enough for Yu Minglang to destroy him.


    Yu Minglang was fortunate not to let Xiao Qian in to see the ugliness of human nature. He truly felt that Chen Lin was unworthy of being Xiao Qian¡¯s father.


    ¡°Too lenient.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t describe how she felt, but it certainly wasn¡¯t reluctance. If there was any reluctance, it was because she pitied herself.


    She felt sorry for her past self, who had spent 18 years trying to warm Chen Lin¡¯s heart but failed. At times like this, she especially wanted to ask him why he treated her like this, where she had gone wrong.


    But Xiao Qian comforted herself with the professionalism of the psychologist, telling herself that some scum in this world couldn¡¯t answer why they were scum because they only loved themselves. Getting angry with such people was a waste of life.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have someone ¡®take care¡¯ of him during his time in there so that he won¡¯t dare to cause trouble when he comes out. Qian Bao, just think of him as dead, and if it makes you feel better.¡±


    To deal with people like this, he had to cut off all their paths. The father who could say such things as sending his own daughter to be a prostitute should be considered dead.


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, there was actually some doubt. He had seen bad fathers before, but none as bad as Chen Lin. If Chen Lin treated both his children badly, it could be considered understandable, but he seemed to only treat Xiao Qian badly, not so heartless to Chen Zilong. Was it just about valuing sons over daughters?


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if he¡¯s locked away for a lifetime, it has nothing to do with me.¡± Xiao Qian said coldly.


    When she mentioned her father, she had a cold tone and a very different look in her eyes when she watched a family of three. The contrast tore at Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, his poor little girl was traumatized.


    Others saw only her strength and cunning, but he saw the tangled emotions she struggled with when dealing with problems. She always said she wasn¡¯t a good person, but he pitied his Qian Bao, who didn¡¯t know she was far from being a truly bad person because truly bad people didn¡¯t have a heart.


    But she did.


    And that was something Yu Minglang wanted desperately to protect. It was strong yet fragile, forging ahead but inadvertently hurting herself in the process. He could name this thing, this unwillingly bad kindness.


    It might sound contradictory, but it wasn¡¯t. She had to be tough in some ways to protect what she wanted, but being tough would hurt her too. That¡¯s why every time he saw her struggle, he wanted to shrink her down, carry her in his heart, and wipe out the people who forced her to be like this.


    ¡°Come on, Qian Bao. I¡¯ll take you somewhere!¡±

 Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: Chapter 522: Victory Without Bloodshed

    Chapter 548: Chapter 522: Victory Without Bloodshed


    If Yu Minglang had to express his feelings about this surprise, he would surely evaluate himself like this: There is justice in the world, and effort always pays off. Actions speak louder than words; if you¡¯re going to do something, do it the best!


    If it weren¡¯t for the dinner party tonight, Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t have even realized how great his Xiao Guaiguai is.


    Tonight, Xiao Qian was treating Father and Son Liao to dinner. Although Father Liao was only lightly injured, he had stepped up when Jia Xiufang needed him the most. Even if he hadn¡¯t been successful in saving the beauty, his rare and precious intention still needed to be appreciated. Xiao Qian knew that Jia Xiufang was superstitious and just took this opportunity to comfort her mother.


    The dinner was held at Yu Minglang¡¯s eldest brother¡¯s restaurant, and the Liao Father and Son were both present.


    Liao Fugui only found out that his father had been beaten after work. Father Liao originally didn¡¯t want to come since he felt ashamed that he hadn¡¯t been of help. How could he let Xiao Qian treat them to dinner? But because it was hard to refuse such kindness and he wanted to use this opportunity to interact with the Fang neighbors, he still brought his son along.


    Yu Minglang was very generous tonight.


    Jia Xiufang noticed that her future son-in-law¡¯s performance at this party was commendable. Throughout the entire event, he played the role of the host on behalf of her family, treating the two guests, especially since he and Father Liao had some professional overlap, so their conversation never stalled.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s second master¡¯s degree was in Law, which gave him something in common with Father Liao. Jia Xiufang learned for the first time that there were so many levels of judges, and the big brother next door, who usually discussed where to buy cheaper and fresher radishes, was actually quite impressive.


    On the contrary, it was their hostess daughter, Chen Xiaoqian, who seemed listless throughout the entire dinner. She yawned several times and only contributed sparingly to the heated topics being discussed. It seemed as if she hadn¡¯t woken up fully.


    Jia Xiufang was not sure if her daughter was displeased with Father Liao or just feeling unwell, so she took advantage of the moment when Yu Minglang and Father Liao went to the restroom to ask Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    What else could it be? She had been tormented by Yu Minglang¡¯s energetic antics, and she just wanted to find a place to get a massage now to relieve her muscle soreness.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, just feeling a little unwell.¡±


    ¡°Xiaoqian, let me get you a cup of warm water. If you¡¯re feeling unwell, you shouldn¡¯t be drinking cold juice,¡± said Liao Fugui considerately.


    ¡°Thank you, but it¡¯s not necessary.¡± Xiao Qian politely declined, finding Liao Fugui much less annoying now.


    His father had gotten involved because of her mother, and she had thought he would quote some great leader¡¯s words like he had in her past life, but instead, he just showed great concern for whether Da Long and her mother had been frightened. When Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang returned, they saw Liao Fugui playing with the sand table with her brother.


    Her good feelings for him increased instantly.


    Although it was just a simple sand table game, Xiao Qian, who studied psychology, knew very well the role this kind of thing played in the treatment of mental problems. Sand table therapy can treat and diagnose various mental illnesses, and Liao Fugui was using this special method to assess whether Jia Xiufang and Da Long had been frightened.


    Considering that Da Long was a boy, who cared about face, he would definitely say he wasn¡¯t scared if asked directly. Using the sand table to test was the most appropriate method, as it took into account Da Long¡¯s need to save face as a teenager and helped to understand whether he had any lingering fears.


    After seeing this scene, Xiao Qian¡¯s resentment towards Liao Fugui from her previous life vanished in an instant. Of course, this was also because of the pleasant mood after their bedroom activities. She found that her mood was very joyful during the few hours she spent with Yu Minglang afterwards, indirectly proving that pillow talk wasn¡¯t entirely baseless.


    Liao Fugui felt slightly embarrassed after being rejected by Xiaoqian¡¯s proposal, and Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh at his nervousness.


    ¡°I drink cold water because my throat is uncomfortable, not because I have an issue with you. Just relax.¡±


    It was her first time smiling at Liao Fugui, and at the sight of her smile, Fu Gui¡¯s face turned red, slightly flushed from the effects of the alcohol.


    Yu Minglang walked in with a fruit plate just in time to witness this scene. The intuition he had developed as a sniper immediately kicked in, as he pushed the specially ordered fruit plate towards Xiao Qian¡¯s side, and then casually chatted with Liao Fugui without drawing attention.


    As the cold watermelon was eaten, the stinging sensation in Xiaoqian¡¯s throat seemed to ease a lot. She alternated between eating watermelon and listening to Yu Minglang¡¯s conversation with Liao Fugui. She found that her husband seemed to have a varying EQ when dealing with different people.


    At least when dealing with outsiders, his emotional intelligence was high, and he was very sociable.


    ¡°Xiao Mei is tired from all this as well. She just woke up from a nap, and she always has the strange habit of eating something cold right after waking up. Before, she¡¯d even get up in the middle of the night and sneak some cold water from the fridge. I asked my mom about it, and she said it¡¯s okay to replenish fluids, but not too cold, or it¡¯ll harm the body.¡±


    This seemingly considerate statement, though subtle, was quite terrifying.


    Xiao Qian grinned at him pretending to be a wolf and trying to claim territory in front of Liao Fugui. Was he coming over here to assert his dominance?


    Liao Fugui, after all, was a PhD, and his IQ was not low by any means. He quickly understood the hidden depths in Yu Minglang¡¯s statement. As an unmarried couple, it seemed that they had been together for quite some time. He lowered his head to take a sip of tea to hide the panic he felt when Yu Minglang caught him out.


    Jia Xiufang was still contemplating the weird habit her daughter had developed, not wanting to bury it too deeply. She was reflecting on when her daughter had picked up this strange quirk.


    Half of what Yu Minglang said was right and half wrong.


    Xiao Qian did have the habit of drinking cold water and eating cold food, but it was not halfway through her sleep; it was after being with him.


    Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t noticed this before, but now that they were finally together, he realized that Xiao Qian would wrap herself in a quilt, go to the fridge, and rummage for the mineral water he had thrown in long before. At that moment, Yu Minglang assumed it was a coincidence.


    However, just a few hours ago, she had kicked him off the bed to fetch cold water, and he had begrudgingly gone downstairs to buy it for her. After drinking the water, she fell into a deep sleep. He realized that he¡¯d discovered Xiao Qian¡¯s quirk¡ªshe liked drinking cold water or eating cold watermelon. This tidbit about the watermelon was something he learned by asking her playfully.


    ¡°Brother Lang, why do you call my sister Xiao Mei?¡± Chen Zilong asked a question he had been wondering about for a long time. Liao Fugui was grateful for the distraction, as he still felt embarrassed. What a good younger brother, always so considerate of him.


    ¡°It¡¯s a nickname, just like your brother Yun Chang¡¯s nickname is Fu Gui, right, Brother Fu Gui?¡±


    Fu Gui¡¯s heart shattered. Sob sob, how did Yu Minglang learn from his Fu Gui Five-Combo Kill technique?


    Yu Minglang, who had eliminated a potential rival, finally showed some mercy on the pitiful Comrade Fu Gui and focused on accompanying Father Liao with drinks. Some things end before they even begin, which can be the best possible outcome.

 Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Chapter 523: Speak Up

    Chapter 549: Chapter 523: Speak Up


    After the tables were cleared, Father Liao went to drive the car, and Jia Xiufang and her group stood by the roadside waiting.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if your Uncle Liao¡¯s car can fit so many people, why didn¡¯t Minglang drive over?¡± Jia Xiufang asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Drinking and not driving.¡± Xiao Qian answered for Yu Minglang.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, then we¡¯ll just squeeze together. Minglang, you¡¯ll take a taxi back?¡±


    Yu Minglang coughed and took advantage of Jia Xiufang¡¯s distraction to bump Xiao Qian behind him.


    Xiao Qian found his obviously anxious but pretending to be calm appearance amusing but didn¡¯t want to tease him too much.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back to school and have Minglang send me.¡±


    ¡°Chen, Xiao, Qian!¡± Jia Xiufang gritted her teeth, thinking she could not hear the hidden intention. This girl wanted to spend another night at Yu Minglang¡¯s house!


    Her daughter had said she was going back to school yesterday, but today she arrived less than 10 minutes after Jia Xiufang called her, obviously having spent the night with Yu Minglang already.


    It wasn¡¯t good to be like this before marriage. Jia Xiufang had known for a long time that her daughter probably had already slept with Yu Minglang, but to say that she wasn¡¯t going home in front of the mother was a bit much.


    ¡°Mom, I know what I¡¯m doing, you don¡¯t need to worry about me, just take care of yourself.¡±


    Yu Minglang chimed in with a smile, ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll definitely send Xiao Qian back to school safely.¡±


    Sending her, however, would be tomorrow¡¯s business.


    They had agreed on one day and two nights, even a few hours less wouldn¡¯t do. This was a matter of principle.


    ¡°It¡¯s so late, can¡¯t you just stay home for the night?¡± Jia Xiufang hinted at Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang felt like his little beauty was about to sprout wings and fly away, and his future mother-in-law seemed to be trying to break them up.


    Xiao Qian waved at him, indicating for him to leave with Chen Zilong. She wanted to talk to Jia Xiufang alone.


    ¡°Mom, do you know what Uncle Liao does for a living?¡±


    ¡°What does it have to do with him? Talk about yourself.¡± Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t understand why her daughter suddenly mentioned this.


    ¡°From the age of 18, I knew exactly what I was doing with every decision I made, but you don¡¯t even know who¡¯s around you. Take this Uncle Liao for example, do you know what he does?¡±


    ¡°He works in the court, how could I not know!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s his rank? Do you know?¡±


    ¡°Working is just working, what rank¡­ but I heard they have good benefits at their workplace, and we still haven¡¯t finished the fruits they gave us for the holidays.¡±


    Though Jia Xiufang was a nouveau riche, she didn¡¯t know much about these things and seemed ignorant. All she knew was that workplaces with fruit benefits had good treatment.


    ¡°You might not understand the judge¡¯s rank, so I¡¯ll put it bluntly: he has the equivalent treatment of a Deputy Minister, roughly equal to half a prefecture-level city mayor. In terms you can understand, he¡¯s like the governor in the TV series you watch, not a county head. Do you understand?¡±


    Jia Xiufang was taken aback.


    ¡°You mean, we¡¯re living next to a Qingtian Grandmaster who haggles over cabbage prices?!¡±


    ¡°The exact rank and such might not be calculated like this, but the treatment and such are roughly the same. I just wanted to give you an approximate equivalent.¡±


    Xiao Qian used a concept Jia Xiufang could understand to explain. In reality, there would certainly be no comparability. Each position had its own responsibilities and was equivalent to being ranked between fourth and fifth in the Qing Dynasty. He was a mid-level cadre.


    ¡°My god, how can a Qingtian Grandmaster live in a two-bedroom old house? He even buys cabbage¡­ His son¡¯s car isn¡¯t as good as my son-in-law¡¯s!¡±


    In Jia Xiufang¡¯s mind, these people were all super mysterious.


    ¡°Qingtian Grandmasters can be clean officials or corrupt ones. The neighbor buying cabbage and bargaining with you is obviously a clean official. He may not earn more than you, but he is still a Grandmaster, and his noble and low-key lifestyle just shows his integrity. But there is still a gap between his level and ours.¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you trying to say?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t object to you finding me a stepfather, but this is based on the premise that you both have a common language and can live happily together. I don¡¯t want your second marriage to be unhappy either. If you don¡¯t have a common background, at least have a common language like Minglang and me. You and Uncle Liao don¡¯t have any of that. I invited him and his son to dinner today because I don¡¯t want to owe them any favors, do you understand what I mean?¡±


    Jia Xiufang stared wide-eyed, feeling like her daughter had said something shocking. She wanted to rebut the child¡¯s nonsense, but it felt like she had cotton stuck in her throat and she couldn¡¯t speak.


    Perhaps Xiao Qian had just poked through a layer of paper in her mother¡¯s heart.


    ¡°I repeat, I know what I¡¯m doing, and I hope you know what you¡¯re doing too. Those who don¡¯t plan for the future end up worrying in the present.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t confront her mother just to distract her attention from spending a night with her boyfriend. This was the best time to say it, especially after the damage they had experienced from Trash Dad. Xiao Qian wanted her innocent mother to have a stable and happy life in the second half of her life.


    But after saying it, seeing her mother¡¯s devastated look, Xiao Qian felt like a terrible, unforgivable villain.


    If she wasn¡¯t bad now, should she wait until her mother was hurt before being bad?


    So Xiao Qian suppressed her reluctance to see her mother in pain and spoke rationally.


    ¡°There are many paths to choose in life. When you¡¯re young, if you make a mistake, you can still change. But at your age, there isn¡¯t that much time and emotion left for you to choose again. I hope that every step you take in the future is the right one.¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s eyes turned red as her daughter spoke, not knowing what to say, she could only look up at the sky to stop her tears from falling.


    After saying it, Xiao Qian felt that she had been too emotional tonight. Minglang had led her astray!


    Father Liao drove over and called Jia Xiufang to get in the car.


    ¡°No need to bother, my son and I will take a taxi back¡­¡± Jia Xiufang turned away, not letting the Liao family see her discomposed state, she was about to cry.


    ¡°It¡¯s all on the way, how could it be a bother?¡± Father Liao hadn¡¯t noticed Jia Xiufang¡¯s change yet.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Liao, really no need. I already feel bad about the times my mother needed your help before. My mother was troubling you, it was my negligence.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words sounded like gratitude, but they had a deeper meaning.


    Father Liao was a smart man and caught on. He got out of the car and confronted Xiao Qian directly.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, why are you being so polite?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not about being polite, I¡¯m serious. As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, but it¡¯s still not right for us to inconvenience you since we are not related. My fianc¨¦ will help my mother find a more suitable place where the environment will be better for her and my younger brother.¡±


    ¡°I understand¡­¡± Father Liao took in the meaning of Xiao Qian¡¯s words, and after a moment of silence, looked at the neighbor who had turned her back on him and bid farewell.


    Jia Xiufang waited for his car to drive away before turning back around. Seeing her mother¡¯s reluctant gaze, Xiao Qian felt ten thousand alpacas running wild in her heart.


    Why did she feel like the Queen Mother of the West, drawing a silver river with a hairpin? Her mother¡¯s gaze was like that of a weaver girl, the old cowherd driving his rickety car with his son and heading north, and the old weaver girl staring in the distance with tearful eyes and unspeakable choking.


    Xiao Qian had acted like a bad guy, wanting to find some comfort from Minglang, and when she glanced over at him, she almost got a crooked nose.

 Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: Chapter 524: Seize Every Opportunity

    Chapter 550: Chapter 524: Seize Every Opportunity


    ¡°Brother Lang, what are you doing?¡±


    Chen Zilong looked puzzled at his newfound idol and super brother-in-law Yu Minglang. He saw Yu Minglang holding a bottle of newly purchased iced green tea, his hands shielding his face as he bowed towards Xiao Qian.


    Seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes round and full of anger, Yu Minglang also made a mouth shape at Xiao Qian. He spoke slowly, so Xiao Qian could see what he was saying. He was saying, ¡°Long live! Long, long live!¡±


    Damn, this bastard! He¡¯s mocking her again for being as domineering as a female emperor.


    After teasing Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang turned back to his silly little brother-in-law and said with justified indignation.


    ¡°Ever heard of a ¡®Hu ban¡¯?¡±


    ¡°A shin guard? The one you tie around your leg?¡± The slacker student is confused again.


    Yu Minglang crouched to the ground and wrote out the two characters with a small stick. Chen Zilong wiped off his cold sweat, ¡°Brother Lang, I don¡¯t recognize these characters¡­¡±


    Would it really be okay to hurt the slacker student like this every day? He¡¯s just a kid!


    ¡°Hu ban was the tool used by ancient ministers when they met the king. It was held in both hands for recording the king¡¯s orders or wishes. Understand?¡±


    ¡°Oh, I remember now. It¡¯s that thing that looks like a brick that people in ancient costume dramas hold, right? Oh, it turns out that thing has the same function as taking notes in class!¡±


    An ancient person¡¯s notebook!


    ¡°Yes, pretty much. Later on, when paper was mass-produced, this became a ceremonial object.¡±


    Being with brother-in-law is a learning experience! He is both intellectually and physically capable, knowledgeable about astronomy and geography. Wait a minute, what does the ¡°Hu ban¡± have anything to do with brother-in-law bowing to older sister?


    Chen Zilong hasn¡¯t been roped in yet, ¡°Brother Lang, why were you bowing to my sister?¡±


    Even their daily torment of each other shows their compatibility. While Yu Minglang was making flirtatious eyes at Xiao Qian, he didn¡¯t forget to throw an extra blow to Chen Zilong.


    ¡°Da Long, the invention of paper is one of China¡¯s Four Great Inventions. Now, I have a history question for you: which of China¡¯s Four Great Inventions appeared during the Han Dynasty?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Look, when you don¡¯t want to answer a question, just throw another question back. Simple.


    After playing with his slacker little brother-in-law, Yu Minglang also throws a flirtatious glance at the queen.


    Xiao Qian was initially a bit upset, but half of her emotions flew away after his teasing.


    She really didn¡¯t know what to say about him. This guy is incredibly sharp, always able to catch her off guard when she¡¯s emotionally down. With this kind of fiance by her side, there¡¯s no chance for her OCD to flare up!


    After sending Jia Xiufang and Chen Zilong into a taxi, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang walked back to his side.


    It was just over ten minutes¡¯ walk to get home. The cool evening breeze helped soothe her mood.


    Yu Minglang sneakily tucked her little hand into his pocket. Xiao Qian still held a grudge against him for calling her Wu Zetian and wouldn¡¯t let him hold her hand.


    She pulled her hand away and walked quickly ahead, not wanting to talk to this idiot.


    Yu Minglang chased after her and stubbornly held onto her hand. Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t shake him off so she kicked his shoe, only to be caught in his arms.


    ¡°Was the wine good?¡± He asked with a mischievous smile.


    ¡°Get lost!¡±


    ¡°In front of Aunt, you act like a little lady, not drinking a drop of wine. You must have been jealous watching me drink, right?¡±


    ¡°You really think I¡¯m an alcoholic?¡± If he dares say yes, she¡¯ll turn around and go home, to get drunk alone!


    ¡°No no, am I not the alcoholic instead, can¡¯t I be an alcoholic~¡± He joked and hugged her, pulling her towards home.


    There was someone walking their dog at night. Xiao Qian looked at the old lady leading the dog and thought of her mother, feeling a pang in her heart.


    ¡°I¡¯m not against my mom finding someone else. I don¡¯t want her to be left with only a dog when she gets old.¡±


    Even if children are devoted, they can¡¯t always stay with their parents. Finding a suitable person to take care of her mother would ease her mind.


    ¡°Yes, I know.¡±


    ¡°You know that you just mocked me for being Wu Zetian?¡± Don¡¯t think she had forgotten about this. She remembered it crystal clear.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I do that because I found your performance of playing the head of the household particularly adorable and wanted to tease you?¡±


    Most families are run by the parents, but in his family, little Qian Bao has to be the head at a young age. She has to manage both big and small matters, even her parents¡¯ matters.


    ¡°Really?¡± She looked at him sideways. He then tilted her face back and kissed her before letting go.


    ¡°I just don¡¯t want you to be too tired.¡±


    ¡°So, did you think what I did was right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, you¡¯re right about everything, you¡¯ve got a big heart, and anything you say is right.¡±


    ¡°Get lost! You think I¡¯m wrong!¡±


    ¡°No, no, everything our Qian Bao does is right. But have you heard this phrase, ¡®Man proposes, God disposes¡¯? Whether you can achieve your goal depends on fate, not stubbornness.¡±


    ¡°Why do I feel like you¡¯re trying to play mind games?¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao, have you ever come across such a case where some women lament about their miserable marriages, and to you, ending the marriage seems to be the key to ending the misery, but she doesn¡¯t want to hear you tell her to divorce. She consults you only to ask how not to divorce, what¡¯s on her mind is how to change her husband and feels extremely unhappy when she can¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°There are many such cases. I don¡¯t only deal with women, but also men. This is connected to human nature ¨C¨C hold on! Yu Xiaoqiang, are you mocking me?!¡±


    Seeing her about to get angry, Yu Minglang hurriedly tries to explain cheerfully, ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I mean. What I¡¯m saying is, some people just like to live in a twisted way. You, from the perspective of a daughter, don¡¯t want your mother to be in danger, but perhaps your mother doesn¡¯t think the same way. If you¡¯re not a twisted candy, how would you know that a twisted candy doesn¡¯t enjoy being twisted?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the twisted candy¨C¨Cwait a minute, you know I¡¯m opposed to this because I don¡¯t want my mother to be in danger, not because I think they are of different social status?¡±


    Yu Minglang has a sixth sense beyond common people, although when he encounters Xiao Qian, his sixth sense doesn¡¯t work. Yet when it comes to others, it is pretty accurate.


    ¡°My Qian Bao is so protective of her family. Others might think your mother and Director Liao are too different and not suited, and you might also say the same to your mother, but in your heart, you certainly don¡¯t think that way. How is it, does your big brother understand you?¡±


    According to his family Xiao Mei¡¯s protective tendency, her mom is absolutely the best in the world in her heart. No matter if it¡¯s a fourth-rank official or a top first-rank official, they are all worthy of her.


    So the large set of reasons she told Jia Xiufang are all superficial, which she used to deceive her mother.


    The real reason is one, Father Liao¡¯s profession is dangerous and she doesn¡¯t want her mom to get involved. Even if her mom doesn¡¯t care about this, Xiao Qian has to let Father Liao remember the good of her mom who is selfless, and can¡¯t let him take advantage and think that it is Jia Xiufang who is marrying up.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t rebut, because Yu Minglang¡¯s words hit her right in the heart.


    ¡°When we get home, I¡¯m going to silence you.¡±


    ¡°Why!¡± The person who understands you the most is me, why do you want to silence me!


    ¡°You know too much!¡± Bosses don¡¯t like their minds to be read, she was having a good time being the Queen Mother, but after his analysis, she felt exposed.


    The boss doesn¡¯t like to be exposed, she feels like he saw through her!


    ¡°If I were to say what¡¯s hidden behind your actions, you might want me gone even more. So, I won¡¯t say it.¡±

 Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: Chapter 525: Sudden Happiness

    Chapter 551: Chapter 525: Sudden Happiness


    ¡°¡­You¡¯ve said enough!!!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, you are so twisted. On one hand, you hope I can understand you, and on the other hand, you hope that once I do understand, I won¡¯t say anything and just keep it to myself. You¡¯ve made such a fuss, but in the end, it¡¯s all the same. If he faces the challenges and solves your inner troubles, you¡¯ll reluctantly think that he can match your mother while showing him who you are, and let him know that there¡¯s a smart person in your family to keep him in check. If Director Liao retreats in the face of difficulty, you can just keep him at a distance. How can a young girl like you have such deep strategies? You win either way!¡±


    If Father Liao gave up because of her words and refused to let go of his position as Dean, then Qian Bao definitely wouldn¡¯t want her mother to be humiliated. If Liao didn¡¯t win over Xiao Qian, he wouldn¡¯t even be able to touch her mother¡¯s hair.


    Even if he could get Xiao Qian¡¯s approval, he would know that there are some powerful people in Jia Xiufang¡¯s family. In the future, if they really get together, he wouldn¡¯t mess around like Chen Lin.


    Her mom might be a little confused, but she gave birth to a clever daughter. With Xiao Qian around, no one could make her mom suffer even a bit.


    Xiao Qian thought she was being subtle, but Yu Minglang saw through it all and even mentioned it in a joking tone.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice was a bit heavy.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sleeping on the floor!¡± Honestly, sacrificing Xiao Xiaoqiang for the sake of a happy mouth is unacceptable.


    ¡°I won¡¯t make you sleep on the floor.¡±


    Huh, happiness out of nowhere?


    ¡°Why?¡± Xiao Qiang was stunned.


    ¡°Stop asking so many pointless questions!¡± Xiao Qian was angry and embarrassed.


    He¡¯s such a fool, being smart when he shouldn¡¯t be and acting stupid when he should be smart. Why does he even need to ask such questions?


    He chuckled, ¡°Baby, your tsundere expression is too cute, but I¡¯m very satisfied!¡±


    When they got to the entrance of the neighborhood, Xiao Qian suddenly said something seemingly out of nowhere.


    ¡°I think you¡¯re right. Sometimes I can be quite stubborn. No matter what happens to her in the future, she may think I¡¯m wrong.¡±


    Yu Minglang touched her hair, ¡°I like how you occasionally get stubborn for the people around you. All the ¡®bad¡¯ things you do for your family are based on the foundation of caring for them. Objectively speaking, you¡¯re doing the right thing. If Director Liao can¡¯t treat himself as an ordinary person when it comes to choosing a partner, then it¡¯s true that they¡¯re not suitable for each other. So, don¡¯t burden yourself with guilt, elder brother is on your side.¡±


    Before Xiao Qian could feel touched, Yu Minglang said earnestly, ¡°Wait here for a moment, I¡¯m going to buy something.¡±


    The fruit store near the entrance is open late, Xiao Qian looked at him doubtfully, ¡°Why are you eating fruits so late?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to buy a watermelon for you. My mom said your habit of drinking cold water is not good, but you can eat some non-cold watermelon. You¡¯re quite the spendthrift, it¡¯s good that we don¡¯t meet often, otherwise every time I see you, I¡¯d have to eat so much watermelon. It¡¯s so expensive for off-season fruits, I¡¯m afraid it will make me bankrupt.¡±


    Yu Minglang had already walked several steps away when he sensed murderous intent from behind. He quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the stone thrown by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to buy it!¡±


    Xiao Qian was angry and embarrassed. The subtext of her words was, go ahead and try not to do it!


    Her bad habits were known by her future mother-in-law. You idiot, Yu Minglang!


    ¡°For you, I¡¯m willing to go bankrupt! Daughter-in-law, you eat however much you want, I will¡ª¡ª ¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡±


    They enjoyed their time together, passing it with the consumption of half a watermelon.


    In the early morning, Yu Minglang reluctantly got out of bed. Xiao Qian seemed to sense that he was leaving and opened her eyes to see that he was already dressed in a suit. All her sleepiness vanished.


    ¡°From now on, my most hated color is black.¡± No exception.


    Seeing him like this lets her know that he¡¯s about to leave. Thinking about how in her past life, he would always leave without explanation, merely saying ¡°be good¡± made her spit!


    Her mood was inexplicably ugly.


    But without a black suit, there would still be suits in various colors, and she would never be able to be with him forever.


    ¡°I bought another watermelon. Give it to aunt when you go home later. When you want to go back to school, call your eldest brother and ask him to arrange a ride for you. If you feel uncomfortable, write a letter or call me. Don¡¯t keep it to yourself and secretly wash your hands, okay?¡±


    ¡°Huh¡­? Did you change sex?¡±


    He didn¡¯t just run away without explaining and actually said so much?!


    Is this even Yu Minglang? It¡¯s like a completely different person.


    ¡°Just you wait, next time I¡¯ll make you eat a watermelon ¡ª a 12 pound one!¡± I will make you cry, you little girl!


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I meant ¡ª why are you talking so much?¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t talk a lot, who knows how stubborn you¡¯ll be when you leave. Even with me by your side, you¡¯re not happy. Is that fair to all the watermelon you¡¯ve eaten?¡±


    ¡°¡­Just go, hurry up!¡±


    Yu Minglang chuckled and kissed her cheek before turning around and leaving.


    Xiao Qian lay down staring at the ceiling. His presence might be gone from the room, but it felt like he left something in her heart.


    In her past life, she had been too straightforward, so Xiaoqiang didn¡¯t bother explaining anything to her. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t care, but he thought she was too strong and some things didn¡¯t need to be said.


    Perhaps from now on, she should try to be less pretentious and occasionally show her true feelings in front of him, and maybe act like a little woman on occasion.


    That¡¯s how Xiao Qian went home, with her mother¡¯s eyes a little swollen and a big watermelon in her arms, Jia Xiufang took it from her quickly.


    ¡°Seasonal watermelon doesn¡¯t taste good and is too expensive. Why did you buy it?¡±


    ¡°Minglang bought it.¡±


    ¡°You little brat, you said you¡¯d go back to school!¡± Jia Xiufang poked her head and Xiao Qian grinned.


    ¡°What time are you leaving? I¡¯ll boil some eggs for you to take.¡±


    A mother is always like this. Even though she knows her daughter lacks nothing, she still makes all sorts of preparations every time they part. The feeling of this bustling warmth is what home is all about.


    That¡¯s exactly the warmth Xiao Qian needed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need it. I don¡¯t eat them. Mom, were you angry or upset about me getting involved in you and Uncle Liao¡¯s business last night? If you¡¯re feeling upset, tell me now, and I¡¯ll help you for free.¡±


    Xiao Qian has realized a lot now, and Xiao Qiang¡¯s special way has untied her knot. Now she wants to talk to her mother.


    ¡°That matter, well, I don¡¯t have the energy for it now. If you think it¡¯s not suitable, then I¡¯ll just move out. Now I just want to raise your brother well. You¡¯re a smart kid, and I¡¯m not worried about you. I¡¯m just worried about your brother. By the time he¡¯s old enough to be independent, you should have a child, and then I¡¯ll be taking care of my grandchild. It will keep me busy ¡±


    Jia Xiufang chatted while cutting the watermelon, and Xiao Qian¡¯s nose tingled. She went up and hugged her mother¡¯s pudgy waist.

 Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Chapter 526: The Great Big World

    Chapter 552: Chapter 526: The Great Big World


    Xiao Qian showed her emotional side to Jia Xiufang, hugging her and speaking softly.


    ¡°You are the best mother in the world in my heart. It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t understand the ways of the world outside; I will help you guard and choose for you. I will make sure that you can live a worry-free and elegant life without being mistreated in the second half of your life.¡±


    As Yu Minglang said, in the eyes of others, Jia Xiufang is just an ordinary woman, but in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, she is a great mother who has given her and Da Long an abundance of maternal love.


    If Liao Fugui¡¯s dad doesn¡¯t meet Xiao Qian¡¯s expectations, she would rather be the bad guy and pass him up than let her mother suffer by following him.


    ¡°You cheesy little girl, have some watermelon!¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s eyes got a little hot from her daughter¡¯s confession, so she handed her a piece of watermelon as a cover-up. As she turned around to stay busy, tears fell from her eyes.


    Now, when Xiao Qian sees watermelon, she thinks of Yu Minglang and the romance between them. This pure fruit has been given a not-so-pure meaning, and it is very sweet to eat.


    Jia Xiufang chatted with her daughter for a while, and then Xiao Qian called her eldest brother to let him know she was going back to school.


    Jia Xiufang prepared a bag of food for Xiao Qian and nagged her with various trivial matters, then suddenly clutched her stomach in pain halfway through their conversation.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Mom?¡±


    ¡°My stomach hurts a little; it¡¯s been like this for a few days.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the hospital for a check-up. Why didn¡¯t you say anything earlier?¡± Xiao Qian could tell that the area her mother was covering seemed to be either an appendage or an appendix.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal; I¡¯ll just get some medicine from the pharmacy later.¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll tell my eldest brother not to send the car over, and I¡¯ll go back a day later.¡± Xiao Qian was about to make a call when another call came in.


    ¡°Boss Qian, it¡¯s Qiuqiu.¡±


    ¡°Qiuqiu, what¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Jingjing¡¯s emotions have been very stable lately, and I¡¯ve reduced the time and frequency of our meetings, as you suggested. We haven¡¯t seen each other for a week, and her mother said she hasn¡¯t been looking for me either. Do you think it¡¯s time for the next step in her treatment?¡±


    This was the agreement between Xiao Qian and Qiuqiu. As long as Jingjing could get over her dependence on Qiuqiu, Xiao Qian was to go back and seal Jingjing¡¯s memory.


    ¡°Can we do it another day?¡± Xiao Qian glanced at her mother, feeling uneasy about her health.


    ¡°But Jingjing¡¯s mother said she¡¯s been having a lot of nightmares lately, waking up in the middle of the night. You said that if this happens, we can¡¯t delay the treatment. If we wait too long, her emotions may fluctuate, and I remember you said that if she loses control again, we¡¯d have to repeat the whole process.¡±


    Qiuqiu remembered every word Xiao Qian had said, and he took Jingjing¡¯s matter very seriously.


    Xiao Qian was in a dilemma. When nothing was happening, everything was calm, but when something happened, everything came at once.


    After hearing her daughter¡¯s phone call, Jia Xiufang quickly waved her hand. ¡°Qian¡¯er, you hurry back. I¡¯m fine! If you don¡¯t believe me, I¡¯ll go to the hospital this afternoon. It¡¯s just a matter of getting a number; it¡¯s not that big of a deal. Even if you¡¯re not here, I can handle it myself.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s condition took Xiao Qian a long time to stabilize, and now was the most critical moment. This was the best time for treatment, and if they missed this opportunity, they would have to wait a long time, not knowing what accidents might happen during the process.


    After hesitating, Xiao Qian decided to see Jingjing first.


    ¡°Mom, you must go to see the doctor this afternoon, understand? I¡¯ll check your results remotely by phone. I¡¯ll let Ming Lang¡¯s eldest sister-in-law know about it, and you can go to her hospital for a check-up. She¡¯ll accompany you throughout the process, and if there¡¯s anything wrong, inform me right away, and I¡¯ll come back as soon as I¡¯ve dealt with my patient.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I know, you¡¯re making a fuss over nothing. It¡¯s not a big deal; I¡¯ll just take some anti-inflammatory medicine and hang a few bags of fluid. Hurry up and go!¡± Jia Xiufang pushed Xiao Qian out of the door, and as soon as she closed the door, she started to sweat.


    It¡¯s been hurting quite a bit recently; I really should check it out.


    Xiao Qian called her eldest sister-in-law again, explaining the situation, and her sister-in-law told her not to worry and to go back to school. She would take care of Jia Xiufang¡¯s matter. It was convenient to have a caring sister-in-law in the future.


    After arranging everything, Xiao Qian returned to school, where Qiuqiu had been waiting for a long time.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even have time to take her stuff back to her dormitory before going straight to Jingjing¡¯s house to start her final step of treatment.


    With the previous groundwork and the fact that Xiao Qian had just treated Hu Meijing not long ago, the deep hypnosis treatment for Jingjing went very smoothly.


    Xiao Qian created a whole new fairy tale world for Jingjing, where there was no harm and fear, allowing her to have a fresh start.


    Modifying Jingjing¡¯s internal world directly affected her deepest fears because she had been abducted and severely abused during the abduction. So Xiao Qian implanted new memories for her, and after completing all these steps, Jingjing fell into a deep sleep.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, will she be alright when she wakes up?¡± Jingjing¡¯s parents asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian nodded.


    ¡°Due to a series of previous treatments, she has become somewhat blurry about that part of her memory. Today¡¯s treatment will be our last.¡±


    ¡°We are really thankful to you for this. Please, accept this.¡± Jingjing¡¯s father handed Xiao Qian a heavy envelope.


    Xiao Qian declined.


    ¡°She and I met because of the abduction. She saved me once, and I saved her in return; we¡¯re even.¡±


    She loved money, but she wouldn¡¯t take just any money.


    ¡°Ah, thank you so much! It¡¯s a pity that when she wakes up, we will be leaving this city, and we won¡¯t meet you again. I think Jingjing would really like to thank you personally for giving her a second chance at life.¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s mother sincerely thanked Xiao Qian.


    If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian, they couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of life their daughter would be living now.


    However, when Jingjing wakes up, she won¡¯t see Xiao Qian and won¡¯t be able to thank this psychologist who has given her a new life. It¡¯s a bit of a shame.


    ¡°People¡¯s memories aren¡¯t that easy to change. What I¡¯m doing for her now is merely making her temporarily forget some things. In order to make her forget this part of her life forever, everything she has encountered while sick, including the clothes you wore, the furniture you used, and even the food she thought was delicious, must be sealed away and never appear in front of her again. That way, she won¡¯t remember. As for me, the psychologist, it¡¯s best for us to never see each other again.¡±


    For Xiao Qian, Jingjing is someone who exists between a friend and a patient, and her never seeing Jingjing again is for the girl¡¯s protection.


    The same goes for Qiuqiu. As a milestone figure for Jingjing to accept another gender, Qiuqiu must also disappear forever. When Jingjing wakes up, she will go with her parents to another city, and when she wakes up again, it will be a brand-new life. Meeting Qiuqiu again will be impossible.


    The world is small, and you never know when you¡¯ll meet someone who makes your heart race around a corner.


    Yet, the world is also vast; once you turn away and look back, that person is no longer in the same place.


    Although it was a very successful treatment, a silent sigh remained in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart.


    Not for herself, but for Qiuqiu. Just as Qiuqiu was falling for Jingjing, he had to cut off his feelings to give her a better life.

 Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: Chapter 527: Facing the Future

    Chapter 553: Chapter 527: Facing the Future


    ¡°It feels like I owe you something, since you¡¯ve treated her for so long.¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother said regretfully. Although Dr. Chen Xiaoqian was young, she was the most dedicated and responsible doctor she had ever met.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze swept around and suddenly stopped at a small keychain on the table.


    It was a somewhat faded metal mashimaro pendant.


    ¡°Can I have this?¡±


    ¡°Sure, but it¡¯s a bit faded. If you like it, I can buy you a new one.¡±


    Xiao Qian waved her hand, ¡°Faded items, unfaded memories. Please take good care of your recovered daughter. Goodbye.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Dr. Chen! You are a good person!¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s parents bowed to Xiao Qian¡¯s retreating figure.


    Xiao Qian held the Mashimaro pendant tightly in her hand, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.


    A good person, huh?


    She would rather be a bad person, but she was indeed a good doctor.


    Being a bad person and a good doctor wasn¡¯t a conflict.


    After leaving Jingjing¡¯s house and reaching the entrance of the community, she suddenly heard someone calling her name, but she couldn¡¯t find a familiar face in her surroundings.


    ¡°It¡¯s me!¡± Qiuqiu took off his hat and sunglasses, and walked up to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Why are you dressed like this?¡± Xiao Qian looked at Qiuqiu¡¯s ragged outfit, with a crooked hat on his head and large sunglasses covering half of his face. It was hard to recognize him without getting close.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been pretending to be a beggar at the entrance of the community these days. Didn¡¯t you say not to let her discover my existence? How¡¯s the treatment going?¡±


    ¡°No problem, rest assured. She will definitely have a brand new life in the future. But are you alright?¡±


    ¡°What could happen to me? I¡¯m fine. Boss Qian, can you have a few drinks with me?¡±


    ¡°Wait for me to make a phone call. If there¡¯s nothing wrong with my mom, I¡¯ll be with you for awhile.¡±


    ¡°Mom, did you get checked?¡± Xiao Qian called Jia Xiufang.


    ¡°I did. It¡¯s nothing serious, just a bit of inflammation. Some medication will do the trick.¡± Xiufang¡¯s voice sounded a little weak, but it was unclear if it was due to illness.


    ¡°I better go back to check on you then.¡± Xiao Qian was always worried.


    ¡°What do you need to come back for? I sent you to school so you could study, not to keep coming home! Focus on your studies, I don¡¯t need you to worry about me!¡±


    Hearing her mother sounding so full of energy, Xiao Qian felt it might not be a big problem.


    ¡°Put Eldest Sister-in-law on the line. I want to talk to her.¡±


    Jia Xiufang handed the phone to Eldest Sister-in-law, and made faces at her. Eldest Sister-in-law cleared her throat and took the call.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, it¡¯s Eldest Sister-in-law.¡±


    ¡°Eldest Sister-in-law, what¡¯s wrong with Mom?¡±


    ¡°Chronic¡­ um, appendicitis.¡± With Xiufang¡¯s eye signal, Eldest Sister-in-law said the predetermined illness.


    ¡°Is it serious?¡±


    ¡°Not serious, just¡­¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law glanced at Xiufang, who silently pleaded with her hands clasped.


    ¡°Just what? Do I need to come back and take care of her?¡±


    Xiao Qian knew that there were no relatives around her mother. Her younger brother was still a kid, and her two uncles were either unavailable or unhelpful. The Old Chen family had stopped contacting them after the divorce, and the only ones who still contacted them were Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, who were taking care of Grandmother.


    ¡°No need. I can take good care of Aunt. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s really no problem.¡±


    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll stay in touch.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t suspect anything and hung up the phone, speaking to Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll accompany you to relax.¡±


    In the hospital, Eldest Sister-in-law spoke to Jia Xiufang who was lying on the bed.


    ¡°Why do you have to keep this from Xiao Qian? Appendix surgery isn¡¯t a big deal. Letting her come back to see you would put her at ease, wouldn¡¯t it?¡±


    Jia Xiufang didn¡¯t have a gynecological disease but chronic appendicitis. After a thorough diagnosis, the doctor suggested that she have it removed to avoid recurrent episodes.


    It was a very minor surgery with almost no risk. Eldest Sister-in-law thought it would be better to tell Xiao Qian and let her come back to take care of her mother.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er is still a student, and she has a lot of school stuff to deal with. This surgery may be minor, but she would have to lie down for some time afterwards. If she were to come back, she would be distracted. Don¡¯t let the child go back and forth. I can just spend some money to hire a nursemaid.¡±


    Jia Xiufang felt that this minor matter made it too troublesome for Xiao Qian to come back. In her heart, Xiao Qian was still a child who couldn¡¯t cook and had no experience in taking care of others. What could she do if she came back?


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to do that. I have two aunts at home who can take care of you. Besides, I¡¯m in the hospital and can look after you. But if you don¡¯t tell Xiao Qian, she might worry and even hold a grudge against you after finding out.¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law had been in the hospital for many years, and she knew that having a family member at your bedside after being admitted was not only for care but also for a sense of security. If you open your eyes and see your loved one there, you will feel better.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I know my girl. She¡¯s tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She can¡¯t be mad at me. Eldest Sister-in-law, you must keep me a secret, don¡¯t tell Xiao Qian.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Xiao Qian and Qiuqiu drank a silent drink. They found a random place, Qiuqiu drank while Xiao Qian sat and listened to him talk about his time with Jingjing. Xiao Qian acted as a silent audience, knowing that what Qiuqiu needed at the moment was just a listener, not for her to express her opinion.


    ¡°I¡¯m happy that she has her life today, that she can start a happy new life, and that it¡¯s not bad for her to forget about me. If I¡¯m around, she¡¯ll only think about bad things. Isn¡¯t it better for me to stay away? I have no regrets, just a bit of a pity. Pity that I didn¡¯t see her wear the skirt I bought for her, pity that I didn¡¯t wait for the flowers to bloom¡­¡±


    Qiuqiu spoke haltingly, not really knowing what he was talking about. But what if he had waited for the warm days and the blooming flowers? That would have always been a one-sided love with no ending, a lot of giving but only rewarded with her forgetting about him.


    Two empty bottles of alcohol had appeared on the greasy table of the small bar, and Xiao Qian saw it was about time to leave. She asked, ¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about time, aren¡¯t you going to see her for the last time?¡±


    ¡°Where?¡± Qiuqiu had drank a bit too much, but he was still conscious.


    ¡°Train Station, to say goodbye to the girl who has been on your mind for several months.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going¡­ Isn¡¯t that inappropriate?¡±


    ¡°We can hide in the crowd, so she won¡¯t notice.¡±


    This was a very tempting suggestion, and Qiuqiu hesitated. Xiao Qian opened her palm, revealing the metal Mashimaro.


    There were still traces of welding on the ears, and Qiuqiu recognized it at once. He and Jingjing had met because of this rabbit.


    At that time, Jingjing was still in a state of shock and couldn¡¯t approach men. He had picked up her lost rabbit, repaired it, and given it back to her, which started their sweet but bitter and ambiguous love, where everything seemed to be understood without any words spoken.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t accept the payment for the treatment from Jingjing¡¯s parents, but took out this pendant instead.


    The item stirred Qiuqiu¡¯s emotions, and he grabbed the little rabbit into his palm. Xiao Qian pulled him up.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, seeing her may not change anything, but not seeing her would be a lifelong regret. Only by facing the past can we embrace the future. Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Together, they took a taxi straight to the Train Station, hid in an inconspicuous corner, and silently waited for Jingjing to arrive.

 Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: Chapter 528: End and Beginning

    Chapter 554: Chapter 528: End and Beginning


    Time slowly passed, and Jingjing still hadn¡¯t arrived.


    ¡°Boss Qian, is it possible that she already came earlier and got on the train with her parents?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at the sign in the train station and shook her head.


    ¡°Impossible, we¡¯ve been here since they started checking tickets for that train, so if she came, we would¡¯ve seen her.¡±


    ¡°The ticket checking is about to stop; why hasn¡¯t she come yet?¡±


    Staff with loudspeakers started making final announcements that ticket checking would soon be stopped.


    Suddenly, three people rushed in through the entrance, and Qiuqiu became excited upon seeing them.


    ¡°They¡¯re here!¡±


    ¡°Shh!¡±


    Jingjing¡¯s family of three came running over, panting. Wearing a long trench coat, Jingjing took off her coat to reveal the newly-purchased dress underneath.


    It was truly life-threatening for her to wear a dress in this weather, and her actions drew the attention of the people around.


    The reason why this family of three was almost late was that Jingjing suddenly insisted on buying a dress, refusing to leave without one.


    Jingjing¡¯s mother had no idea why her daughter made this strange decision and hurriedly tried to help her put the coat back on, but Jingjing pushed her away.


    She stood there for a full minute, her eyes looking far away, feeling lost and helpless.


    She didn¡¯t know why she needed to do this, but she did know that there was a voice in her subconscious telling her that she should, as if someone wanted to see her in a dress.


    After seeing this scene, Qiuqiu burst into tears.


    Even Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t expected that it could turn out this way.


    She was sure that her treatment had been very successful, and Jingjing had forgotten many things, but why would she suddenly make such an abnormal move before leaving?


    ¡°My daughter, you¡¯ll catch a cold like this; quickly put your clothes back on!¡± Jingjing¡¯s mother draped the coat over Jingjing, who wiped the tears from her face and asked in confusion.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me?¡±


    Why did she feel like she had lost something?


    Why did it feel like there was still a farewell missing?


    Why did she want to wear a dress and stand here as if she had a beautiful date with the summer?


    ¡°Who knows what¡¯s wrong with you, hurry up, the train is about to leave!¡±


    Jingjing took one last look at the bustling waiting hall, trying to find her lost memory, but every face was unfamiliar. She couldn¡¯t quite remember what had happened to her in the past months, but she had a vague feeling that once she got on this train, some things would be gone from her life forever.


    As Jingjing¡¯s figure disappeared at the door, and as the sound of the train¡¯s departure filled the air, some things came to an end, while some emotions remained.


    Qiuqiu put on his sunglasses, not wanting Xiao Qian to see his tearful eyes. The scene just now really moved him deeply.


    ¡°The human brain is extremely complex; although my field has been developing for years, many things have not been fully researched. For instance, it is difficult to explain her reaction just now.¡±


    Xiao Qian also found this scene hard to believe.


    Some things really couldn¡¯t be explained by science.


    Like when she treated Hu Meijing, she heard a stranger¡¯s voice saying thank you. Who could say whether that was an illusion caused by hypnotizing others after entering self-hypnosis or¡­


    Just like Jingjing remembering the agreement for her to wear a dress after she had forgotten about Qiuqiu.


    Choosing such clothing on such a cold day must have been prompted by some notion in her subconscious.


    Xiao Qian was unsure of what to say to Qiuqiu. Maybe words of consolation were all futile. His efforts in this relationship were not in vain because that girl must have had feelings for him at some point.


    But the tragedy was that it had all become ¡°once upon a time.¡±


    ¡°If there is no future between us, at least I am happy to know that she is okay. Boss Qian, do you think her life will be good?¡± Qiuqiu asked with a nasal voice.


    ¡°From my analysis, her actions just now were driven by her subconscious; it can be understood as her reluctance to let you go or as her subconscious way of saying goodbye to her past. Regardless of whom she did it for, she has moved on from that chapter of her life, so rest assured that her future will be good.¡±


    Afte¨Ú!1r giving herprofessional analysis, Xiao Qian looked at the crestfallen Qiuqiu and felt pained for her friend.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, do you need me to comfort you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can handle it. After suffering for a few days, I will be a hero again. It¡¯s not my first heartbreak; I¡¯m used to it.¡±


    Qiuqiu gripped Mashimaro tightly, bidding farewell to the lovely girl. May her future be free of disappointment.


    ¡°Speaking of which, you¡¯re a bit like my mom¡ªHey, don¡¯t glare at me; I don¡¯t mean you¡¯re like a woman. What I meant was that your relationship is similar to my mom¡¯s current situation.¡±


    People with gender identity disorder hate being told that they are like a woman, which is as serious as telling Ming Lang that ¡°your thing doesn¡¯t work¡±.¡¯


    ¡°Oh? My aunt is also in a similar position? Does she like women too?¡± Qiuqiu immediately gained energy from this information.


    ¡°No, she likes a man, but I feel that she and the old man are not suitable, and I told her in advance. I think I also told you in advance about you and Jingjing¡ªQiuqiu, do you regret it?¡±


    From some perspectives, their situations seemed unrelated, but after analyzing them, some connections could be found.


    ¡°I don¡¯t regret it. I don¡¯t regret ever sincerely liking a girl. I enjoyed the process and cherished the feeling of liking someone. Even if we had no future together, I don¡¯t regret giving. I was serious about every girl I liked. Although none of them had the fate to be with me until the end, I believe that as long as I maintain an optimistic heart, I will eventually meet the one who is waiting for me.¡±


    ¡°Qiuqiu, I want to tell you something.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°The key factor that determines whether two people can be together is not difficulties or setbacks, including the gender identity disorder you¡¯ve always thought of; that¡¯s not the issue.¡±


    ¡°Then what is ¡®the issue¡¯?¡±


    ¡°The depths of love. If love surpasses everything else, then nothing else will matter. If one gives up, they can¡¯t say there were too many difficulties; the love just wasn¡¯t deep enough.¡±


    People change every day, and seemingly minor events can affect a person¡¯s character and cognition. What seemed right in the past may not necessarily be right in the future. This was also why she had conducted that test with her mother¡¯s twilight romance relationship.


    Nothing was a problem except for the depth of love; if love wasn¡¯t deep enough, then what use was it? Ninety percent of a person¡¯s troubles were self-inflicted.


    ¡°Yes, I must cheer up. I hope one day a girl will appear who also loves me and is willing to accept me. By the way, Boss Qian, what was the final outcome of your mother¡¯s twilight romance?¡± Qiuqiu asked.

 Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: Chapter 529: Shock and Gossip

    Chapter 555: Chapter 529: Shock and Gossip


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the outcome yet. I¡¯m observing that old man¡¯s reaction.¡± If the old man gets discouraged because of her interference, that would mean he doesn¡¯t love her mother enough, and he doesn¡¯t deserve to be her stepfather.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯m glad I¡¯m your friend, not your enemy.¡± Qiuqiu said emotionally.


    Qian always supports her friends and family but usually uses various tactics against those who conflict with her, not stopping until they are powerless to fight back.


    ¡°There¡¯s something I¡¯ve always kept in my heart¡­¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Qian looked at Qiuqiu, who swallowed hard.


    ¡°Are you really not a strong T?¡±


    There are two types of women in a lesbian relationship, T refers to women with a masculine consciousness, and P refers to beautiful women. Xiao Qian gives Qiuqiu the feeling of a T with a P appearance, and a formidable T at that, who would annihilate whoever dares to mess with her.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes, ¡°I¡¯m not. But if Yu Minglang one day turned into a P, I wouldn¡¯t mind being a T myself.¡±


    Love has nothing to do with gender; she just happened to fall in love with a man named Yu Minglang. If Yu Minglang were a woman, would she become a lesbian? Xiao Qian thought wickedly.


    Qiuqiu was heartbroken. Hey! She had just broken up, and Xiao Qian was feeding her dog food! (rubbing her relationship in her face)


    Two days later, Xiao Qian received a call from Mother Yu.


    ¡°Aunt, what¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qian, your eldest sister-in-law and I have discussed this, and we shouldn¡¯t hide it from you any longer. But don¡¯t be anxious after you hear it.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    ¡°Your mother had an appendicitis surgery yesterday. Everything went well, and she wanted to keep it from you, but your eldest sister-in-law and I ultimately thought you should come back and visit her.¡±


    ¡°Surgery?!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s head exploded.


    Her mother had surgery and hid it from her?!


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no problem, and the recovery is going exceptionally well. Your eldest sister-in-law and several of your aunts are taking turns caring for her, and she has friends accompanying her too. It¡¯s just a minor surgery, and she¡¯ll be fine after a few days of bed rest. However, I believe a daughter¡¯s companionship is better than friends, so can you take a leave to visit her?¡±


    One advantage of living close to home is being able to return twice within a week. It¡¯s convenient since it¡¯s less than a two-hour drive.


    Xiao Qian went back immediately after receiving the call.


    Mother Yu arrived after work and waited for Xiao Qian at the door.


    ¡°Appendicitis surgery is minor surgery in general surgery. I got an old friend to perform the operation, and it went smoothly with no problems.¡±


    Worried about her mother on the way back, Xiao Qian felt a surge of anger after learning she was okay.


    ¡°She kept it from me!¡±


    Wasn¡¯t her mother the dependent type of person? In the past, she wished she could discuss every purchase with someone. Now, she¡¯s improved by not informing her about the surgery!


    ¡°She¡¯s worried you¡¯ll miss your classes. Every mother is like that, always worried about their children. It¡¯s understandable. Go see her; her friends are there.¡±


    ¡°Friends?¡±


    ¡°Director Liao. I just found out he is your mother¡¯s neighbor. Old Liao is a good man. He comes over after work. With him around, our family¡¯s aunts barely need to help out. He even brought over homemade soup.¡±


    ¡°Aunt, do you know him?¡±


    ¡°His wife lived in our hospital before passing away. She suffered from a complex chronic disease, which was practically waiting for death while consuming her life and money. Any ordinary family would have given up long ago, but the two of them spent their life savings to care for her until the end. Their son is very filial. When his mother was delirious, he stood by her bedside, reciting quotes from great people. He said that his mother was a high school Chinese teacher who loved studying quotes from famous people and classical literature. The boy would go to the hospital straight from school and recite, hoping to wake up his mother. I really feel pity for the two of them. It¡¯s been so many years already.¡±


    Mother Yu talked about things from many years ago when Liao Fugui¡¯s mother passed away. Liao Fugui was still a student then.


    Ordinary families would have long given up on an incurable disease that cost so much money and didn¡¯t heal. It had been like a bottomless pit. Father Liao¡¯s care for his wife was enough to demonstrate his character.


    Xiao Qian had done some side investigation on Father Liao and his late wife, but she didn¡¯t think that Liao Fugui¡¯s fondness for reciting quotes was because of this.


    One of the reasons she disliked Liao Fugui was because he always went against her in his past life. Another reason was that he sounded like a fake righteous person when he spoke. But she didn¡¯t expect such a story behind this habit she disliked.


    ¡°Old Liao has quite a good reputation in the legal field, and he¡¯s a low-key and discreet person. He also treats your mother quite well. I can tell that the food he brought for your mother is homemade, and it wouldn¡¯t have taken him less than a few hours to make. It¡¯s really considerate for a hospital director to go to this length. I heard from your brother that you have some issues with the father and son, but I hope you can have a proper talk with them. It¡¯s not easy for your mother at this age¡­¡±


    Mother Yu truly liked her future daughter-in-law, Xiao Qian. Because she liked her, she could talk about these things with her.


    Xiao Qian remained expressionless and thought that Chen Zilong was quite a little brat for not telling her about her mother¡¯s illness, but gossiped with her future mother-in-law.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, are you angry?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    ¡°No, Aunt, can you tell me more about Uncle Liao?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see your mother now?¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°She has company now. It would be inappropriate for me to go.¡±


    She made it seem like she was driving a wedge between Cowherd and Weaver Girl. She didn¡¯t want to carry this scapegoat¡¯s burden any longer.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go to your eldest sister-in-law¡¯s office. I¡¯ll tell you about him slowly.¡±


    Mother Yu, worthy of being a gossip flag bearer in the high society circle, was especially fluent in talking about these gossips. She introduced Liao¡¯s entire life story to Xiao Qian once again.


    Some things Xiao Qian had already found out, but there were others she didn¡¯t know.


    From his character to his work, to the details of him caring for his first wife, Xiao Qian felt that her future mother-in-law had the potential to be a storyteller if she retired from being a doctor in the future. She started with a third-person omniscient perspective and ended up with a vivid and lifelike description, as if she witnessed everything herself.


    It took almost an hour for Xiao Qian to know everything about Father Liao.


    ¡°The situation is just like this. It¡¯s just the two of us here, so let me be frank; it¡¯s not easy for middle-aged people to reorganize their families. If the two of them genuinely have a good relationship, you, as a child, shouldn¡¯t be too stubborn.¡±


    ¡°Aunt, Liao Fugui is still single. Don¡¯t you have someone suitable to introduce him to?¡± Xiao Qian skillfully changed the subject.


    As expected, Mother Yu perked up upon hearing this.


    ¡°I saw the boy when he came to visit your mother yesterday. He¡¯s not bad and not disabled. Where does he work now?¡±


    Xiao Qian repeated Liao Fugui¡¯s personal details, and Mother Yu immediately remembered them.


    ¡°Then you should ask the young man what kind of girl he is looking for. I¡¯ll see if there is anyone suitable in our hospital for him. If not, I have a circle of classmates. A son educated by Old Liao can¡¯t be wrong¡­ Oh, Xiao Qian, what do you think about him and Sister Xiao Xi?¡±


    ¡°Cough!¡± Xiao Qian choked.


    ¡°Who?!¡±

 Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Chapter 530: Biological (Thanks to Xiaonan Xue and Shi Bi + more)

    Chapter 556: Chapter 530: Biological (Thanks to Xiaonan Xue and Shi Bi + more)


    ¡°Your Sister Xiao Xi and Fugui are about the same age. As a young man, he has a stable job and high education. Most importantly, we know his father very well. A man who values loyalty as much as his dad should have raised a good son. As a kid, he has always treated his terminally ill mother well. Let¡¯s try to fix things within our family first and only introduce him to others if it doesn¡¯t work out!¡±


    Mother Yu has always been worried about her daughter¡¯s martial affairs. Friends introduce men to her every day, but Xiao Xi hasn¡¯t found anyone she likes. It¡¯s driving the mother crazy.


    ¡°Sister Xiao Xi¡­ it¡¯s not suitable, is it? Auntie, Liao Fugui really likes to recite quotes from great men, wouldn¡¯t Sister Xiao Xi slap him?¡±


    Considering Xiao Xi¡¯s strong and independent persona, Xiao Qian imagined her to be the type of woman who¡¯d whip men into shape. Fugui, on the other hand, seemed too submissive for her.


    ¡°How would you know if it¡¯s suitable or not without giving it a shot? He can recite famous quotes, and your Sister Xiao Xi can sing sentimental songs, especially ¡®The Wandering Songstress,¡¯ which she sings beautifully. Oh, also, ask Fugui to check out the evening gala next week. Your Sister Xiao Xi will be performing!¡±


    ¡°Liao Fugui doesn¡¯t like that kind of woman at all, he¡ª¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were interrupted by the sound of the door opening. She and Mother Yu looked over to see Liao Fugui standing at the door with a flushed face.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face warmed as well.


    Darn it! The adage, ¡®Speak of the devil, and he shall appear¡¯ was really true. They had just been gossiping and Fugui had heard it all!


    As an experienced psychological expert, Xiao Qian managed to recover quickly from this awkward situation. She acted nonchalant and asked Liao Fugui.


    ¡°Do you need something?¡±


    Upon hearing her question, Liao Fugui remembered why he¡¯d come.


    ¡°Aunt Qi, my dad seemed to have injured his shoulder. The orthopedic doctors aren¡¯t in until the afternoon. Could you take a look at him?¡±


    ¡°How did he get injured all of a sudden?¡± Mother Yu asked.


    ¡°He got into a fight with someone. Two people barged into Aunt Jia¡¯s ward just now, accusing my dad. They got physical when the argument didn¡¯t go anywhere. It seems like he dislocated his shoulder.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Xiao Qian and Mother Yu exclaimed simultaneously, then quickly followed Liao Fugui to Jia Xiufang¡¯s ward.


    In the ward, Jia Xiufang was sobbing uncontrollably on the bed while Father Liao, with one nonfunctional arm, sat in front of the bed, trying to pacify her.


    ¡°Old sister, don¡¯t cry. They are just messing around.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too much¡­ Are you okay? Does it hurt¡­¡± Jia Xiufang asked between sobs.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here? Who did this?¡± Xiao Qian stormed in, her face grim upon seeing the chaos in the room.


    Mother Yu quickly stepped forward, checking on Father Liao.


    ¡°Your shoulder joint is dislocated. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll give you an anesthetic and perform a realignment. Little sister, don¡¯t cry. It¡¯s not a big deal.¡±


    Seeing her daughter enter, feeling more victimized, Jia Xiufang started crying harder.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, comfort your mother. I¡¯ll take Uncle Liao to get his shoulder fixed,¡± said Mother Yu.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go too,¡± Liao Fugui said, uncomfortable interrupting Xiao Qian¡¯s conversation with her mother, and followed them out.


    Only Jia Xiufang and Xiao Qian were left in the room. Xiao Qian wiped away her mother¡¯s tears.


    ¡°Mom, keep your emotions in check and tell me who came here just now.¡±


    ¡°Who else could it be? Your Second Auntie and your eldest auntie. As soon as they walked in, they pointed at my nose and cursed, saying I am a bad luck charm who ruined their families¡­¡±


    ¡°How did they know you were in the hospital? And why did they come to berate you?¡±¡±Your Auntie¡¯s sister¡¯s child works as a nurse in this hospital, and when she saw me, she told them, and they came looking for me, saying that it was because your Second Uncle was going to lose his job ¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang explained the whole incident to Xiao Qian.


    These two had no idea what had gotten into them. As soon as they entered the room, they pointed fingers at Jia Xiufang and verbally abused her. They used particularly nasty language and even accused Jia Xiufang of being flirtatious. What¡¯s even worse was they called Xiao Qian an illegitimate child, claiming she had trapped Chen Lin and caused Second Uncle¡¯s family to fall into poverty.


    Jia Xiufang had just had surgery and couldn¡¯t bear to hear all this. When Second Aunt was yelling, Father Liao had just returned from fetching water. Unable to bear it, he argued with them.


    These two shrews were unreasonable, scratching, pushing, and shoving people. Father Liao, as a man, was too embarrassed to fight with these women, and they took advantage of his restraint and made a scene. Second Aunt even wanted to get past Father Liao to scratch Jia Xiufang, who was lying in bed. Father Liao pushed her away with bit of force, and amidst the chaos, he dislocated his shoulder.


    Seeing that the situation was turning against them, the two shrews ran off.


    ¡°Why are they so bullying! I¡¯m so furious! It¡¯s one thing for them to scold me, but how could they scold you? How come you¡¯re not your father¡¯s child! You were born at home, not in a hospital, there¡¯s absolutely no chance of a mix-up, they¡¯re just too bullying! ¡±


    Jia Xiufang wept so hard that she struggled to catch her breath. Xiao Qian felt a surge of anger as she wiped away her mother¡¯s tears.


    After much consoling, Jia Xiufang finally stopped crying. Xiao Qian then rose to make a phone call.


    She wanted to know why Second Aunt had suddenly turned on Jia Xiufang like a mad dog. What had happened in the interim?


    Unable to reach Yu Minglang on his phone, she called Zheng Xu instead. It took Zheng Xu less than five minutes to find out what happened.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what got into your family¡¯s Siberian Husky. He found out that your Second Uncle was working at his elder brother¡¯s company after retirement. So, he got him fired. Anyway, there must be some reason for his rage,¡± Zheng Xu said with Schadenfreude.


    A cold smile crossed Xiao Qian¡¯s face. ¡°Well done!¡±


    When Yu Minglang went after Trash Dad, he must have done a thorough investigation. He probably knew that before Chen Lin staged the fake usury scheme, he often visited Second Uncle¡¯s house, and it was mostly instigated by the family. Xiao Qian knew that Ming Lang, being a thorough person, wouldn¡¯t spare Second Uncle¡¯s family when dealing with Trash Dad.


    ¡°I just checked. Your Second Uncle¡¯s two children are both working for me. Should I fire them?¡±


    ¡°Do it! Within two months, I don¡¯t want to see either of them find any decent job in the city. Can you make that happen?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s in it for me?¡±


    ¡°My godfather will be here next week. I¡¯ll set up a meeting for you two. Whether things work out is up to you, I¡¯ll just be the matchmaker.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Director Tang a bit difficult to approach?¡± Zheng Xu said. He had some business with Tang Daye.


    ¡°Maybe for others, but I can easily arrange it.¡±


    Xiao Qian had successfully treated Lily Tang¡¯s anorexia and won over Tang Daye with her personal charm. It was no big deal to fulfill this little wish for her kind godfather.


    ¡°All right, I will make sure the ones who have upset you can¡¯t make a living in Qiang City unless they get on their knees!¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, tacitly accepting Zheng Xu¡¯s proposal.


    If Second Aunt hadn¡¯t provoked Jia Xiufang, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t have been so ruthless.


    No matter what, a mother is a presence that must never be insulted. Second Aunt angered Xiao Qian by uttering such provocative words about her mother.


    This matter won¡¯t be settled until she apologizes to Jia Xiufang. If the Second Aunt¡¯s family has the guts, they should sell their house and leave Qiang City. Otherwise, Xiao Qian would make it hard for them to take a single step!


    However, why did Second Aunt say that she wasn¡¯t Chen Lin¡¯s child?

 Chapter 557 - Chapter 557: Chapter 531: Tricks and Probes

    Chapter 557: Chapter 531: Tricks and Probes


    Xiao Qian found this logic a bit strange.


    Generally speaking, if someone were to argue and curse, they would say that both children were not biological, or that the second child was not biological. Why would Da Long accuse himself?


    Jia Xiufang has an extremely conservative personality and certainly couldn¡¯t have an affair. Second Aunt¡¯s words were a bit strange.


    Xiao Qian pondered for a few seconds and dismissed her conjecture.


    Although she hardly wanted anything to do with Chen Lin, considering her mother¡¯s conservative personality and her own birth, Trash Dad was her biological father.


    It was the shrew who spoke nonsense during an argument, and it was hateful that the shrew caused her mother to be so angry after the surgery. Xiao Qian felt there was no problem with her decision to drive away the Second Aunt¡¯s family.


    Xiao Qian accompanied Jia Xiufang for a while and conducted a psychotherapy session to help her mother divert her emotions. Under Xiao Qian¡¯s skilled guidance, Jia Xiufang¡¯s anger dissipated, and she soon fell asleep.


    Xiao Qian tucked her mother in, and when Father Liao returned, his shoulder was wrapped in a sling.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, can I have a chat with you alone?¡± Father Liao asked gently.


    Xiao Qian glanced at his injured shoulder and then at her sleeping mother before nodding.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk outside.¡±


    There was a coffee shop near the hospital, and five minutes later, Xiao Qian and Father Liao were sitting face to face.


    Xiao Qian was not in a hurry, as Mother Yu was helping to take care of her mother.


    ¡°What do you want to drink?¡± Father Liao handed the drink menu to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°ConPanna.¡±


    ¡°A ConPanna and an ice water, thank you.¡± Father Liao said to the waiter.


    In Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, he was a low-key, well-mannered man with a conservative charm and the dignified air of a senior judge. She could sense his approachable demeanor from his slightly ingratiating gaze while facing her.


    This was the outcome Xiao Qian had hoped for, but she still needed to hear what Father Liao would say before making a decision.


    Objectively judging Father Liao, he indeed possessed the five virtues a judge should have: loyalty, morality, ability, truthfulness, and integrity.


    A man who would spare nothing to take care of his sick wife indeed had the foundation of a successful life. However, even the best conditions wouldn¡¯t matter if he didn¡¯t care for her mother. Although his attentive care for Jia Xiufang moved Xiao Qian, she wanted to listen to what the old man had to say before making a judgment.


    ¡°I carefully thought about it after that night, and I felt that I should have a chat with you alone,¡± Father Liao said gently to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°What about? Are you going to talk about Director Liao¡¯s fascination with my mom?¡±


    Not expecting such a direct question from Xiao Qian, Father Liao was momentarily stunned before he replied,


    ¡°Yes, about your mother and me. I can see that you don¡¯t approve of our relationship.¡±


    ¡°My mom is just an ordinary housewife with little education and not much skill in scheming. She can¡¯t even lie. She¡¯s like ninety percent of the housewives you see on the streets; her virtues and flaws reflect the common middle-aged woman. I wonder what Director Liao sees in my mom.¡±


    ¡°Would you not love her because she is ordinary?¡± Father Liao¡¯s question hit Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian mentally scoffed. People who study law are adept at precisely detecting the crux of a problem. Although Father Liao seemed gentle, he was very principled.


    ¡°I¡¯m her daughter; my feelings for her are, of course, unconditional. Her outstanding or not doesn¡¯t matter, which is different from romantic relationships where two people need to have common ground to attract each other. I don¡¯t think my mom and you would have that common ground.¡±


    ¡°Your mother likes to go to the third stall in the wet market west of the city. At least twice a week, she fries fish for your little brother, but she doesn¡¯t like it herself. She always hesitates about what to do with the oil used for frying fish. Your brother doesn¡¯t like dishes cooked with fish-fried oil, so she prepares two portions ¨C the good one for him and the fishy one for herself. She can¡¯t bear to throw it away. She recently signed up for driving school and computer training classes¡ª¡±


    ¡°My mom signed up for driving school?! And computer classes?!¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know about these things, as Jia Xiufang was usually very talkative and didn¡¯t hide anything from her.


    Xiao Qian thought she knew everything about her family, but she never expected her mom to keep so much from her.


    ¡°She¡¯s been learning for almost a month now. People our age take time to accept new things, so I accompany her to class every day. I asked her why she wanted to learn, and she said she¡¯d heard it would let her chat face-to-face with you. She was afraid that if she couldn¡¯t learn it, you would laugh at her, so she secretly learned.¡±


    Hearing about her mother¡¯s secret activities from someone else, Xiao Qian felt a complicated mix of emotions.


    ¡°She has always been hard-working, afraid she won¡¯t be able to keep up with your pace. To her, you and your brother are the best children, especially you. She gets excited every time she talks about you. She once told me that you¡¯re so independent that she doesn¡¯t know what to give you, and she feels a little guilty. Now she¡¯s raising you and your brother all by herself and is afraid she won¡¯t be able to take good care of you. So I suggested she learn computers so she can see you whenever she wants, no matter how far away you are. You know, it¡¯s particularly challenging for our age group to learn these things, but she persisted.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the waiter bringing the coffee, Xiao Qian felt she might have been reduced to tears by someone she hardly knew. She had to calm her emotions; she was here to deal with Father Liao, not the other way around.


    She bowed her head to control her emotions and stared at the two hearts drawn in whipped cream on her coffee.


    ¡°Are you trying to say that I¡¯m not a good daughter and that I haven¡¯t paid enough attention to my mother, and you want to remind me to visit her more often?¡±


    Instead of being angry at Xiao Qian¡¯s sharp question, Father Liao just smiled slightly.


    ¡°Not at all, you¡¯re a good child. Just as your mother described you, you¡¯re tough on the outside but soft on the inside and care deeply for your family. Your opposition to the relationship between your mother and me is because you care about her too much. But it¡¯s not your fault; I haven¡¯t spent enough time with you. I believe in sincerity and hope you can give me more chances to understand each other.¡±


    Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses, feeling that she had underestimated Father Liao. It was no wonder he was the president of the court, his logic and reasoning were impeccable.


    The fact that a president of a court made such a request showed that he was sincere. Xiao Qian felt that she could let this matter go, but she didn¡¯t want to make it too easy for the old man before doing so.


    Making it too easy would mean taking it for granted.


    ¡°Thank you, Director Liao, for your reminder. It¡¯s true that my attention to my mother has been insufficient. I will pay more attention to her in the future. I won¡¯t interfere with her freedom of friendship; you can talk directly to her about anything.¡± Xiao Qian stood up, ready to leave.


    ¡°Do you care that my job is insecure? The things you just said were all just pleasantries. In your heart, your mother is the best mother in the world. She deserves better men, and I¡¯m obviously not qualified enough. Is that what you mean?¡±

 Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: Chapter 532: Thin Skin and Generous Filling

    Chapter 558: Chapter 532: Thin Skin and Generous Filling


    Xiao Qian turned to look at Father Liao with a hint of triumphant satisfaction in her eyes. It was easy to communicate with smart people since they knew each other¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Uncle, since you¡¯ve already figured it out, I won¡¯t pretend. I admit you¡¯re quite good, but I don¡¯t want my mother to live in uncertainty every day. And your performance today made me decide to take back my first impression of you. You¡¯re not as gentle and kind as you appear to be.¡±


    Father Liao chuckled, ¡°Only with truth can there be goodness. I am a rather honest person.¡±


    Xiao Qian wanted to laugh¡­


    This was nothing but an old fox in sheep¡¯s clothing! He was simply an old schemer!


    ¡°As for your concern, I guarantee it won¡¯t happen. The place I live in now is my previous house. The security in the old residential area is not very good, so I plan to move to a closed community. No more idle people will enter my home.¡±


    Xiao Qian raised an eyebrow, ¡°You¡¯re not moving to the new house where our family lives, are you?¡±


    Now, Jia Xiufang is living in a rented house, and they can only move into the house after the demolition and resettlement are finished later this year.


    Father Liao smiled slightly, ¡°Exactly, being close to her makes it easier to take care of her.¡±


    Clearly, he planned for a long-term roundabout strategy.


    ¡°Hehe¡­ Can a dean be so thick-skinned?¡±


    What was this called, relentlessly chasing?


    This old man was quite persistent, even buying a house in the same community as Jia Xiufang. It showed his sincerity towards her.


    ¡°Deans also have the right to pursue happiness.¡±


    ¡°May I ask what you see in my mom, exactly?¡±


    ¡°I admire her unconditional maternal love for her child and her down-to-earth nature. The fact that she raised you, a child like you, is enough to prove that she is not an ordinary woman. At least in my eyes, she is special.¡±


    Xiao Qian really wanted to read some hypocrisy from his eyes, but based on her years of clinical experience, she concluded that this old schemer was telling the truth.


    Some describe middle-aged love as an old house catching fire: if it doesn¡¯t catch, it¡¯s fine; but if it does, it burns fiercely, and no one can stop it.


    ¡°Please treat this extraordinary woman in your eyes well. If I find out that you make her sad, you¡¯ve met my fianc¨¦. You know what he does for a living. Breaking bricks with one hand is not a problem for him, let alone people. You know what to do¡ªtell my mom that I¡¯m going back to school when you pay the bill.¡±


    Xiao Qian stood up, ready to leave for real this time.


    ¡°Won¡¯t you go back and see her?¡±


    ¡°She probably wants to see you more right now. Let me repeat, be good to my mom. If you dare to bully her¡ª¡±


    ¡°Old Yu Family won¡¯t let me off, I understand. Girl, how come you suddenly agreed to my relationship with your mother?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just not against it. How things turn out in the future depends on your performance. She may not like you, so don¡¯t blame me for it. I neither support nor oppose it.¡±


    Having seen many people in his life, Father Liao could tell that Xiao Qian was a very exceptional child. She was unpretentious and unfathomable, without any impatience that children of her age should have.


    Xiao Qian had thoroughly investigated Father Liao, and Father Liao had learned about Xiao Qian too. He knew that Xiao Qian was opposed to his pursuit of Jia Xiufang and investigated her. And this investigation revealed something big.


    She turned out to be the fourth daughter-in-law of the Yu Family. The Yu Family was no ordinary family. The fact that she was accepted by the entire Yu Family indicated her steadiness. However, it didn¡¯t matter if she was the future daughter-in-law of the Yu Family or had a higher position. Liao¡¯s pursuit of Jia Xiufang had nothing to do with it. Father Liao would retire in a few years anyway, and he didn¡¯t have much desire for power. He didn¡¯t want to climb any connections with Xiao Qian¡¯s future in-laws, no matter how powerful they were.


    ¡°But previously, you seemed like you wouldn¡¯t give any chance. Why did you change your mind all of a sudden?¡± Father Liao asked.


    ¡°Because in my heart, my mom is the best woman. I want to make her happy. Whoever makes her unhappy, I will deal with them. It¡¯s that simple.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t hide her true nature in front of Father Liao. She had to state her position first.


    In her heart, family was sacred and untouchable. It was the reverse scale in her heart; whoever dared to touch it would be dealt with. The Second Uncle¡¯s family was the perfect example.Xiao Qian left Liao¡¯s father with a fierce back shadow after speaking harsh words. To Liao¡¯s father, Xiao Qian¡¯s fierceness not only didn¡¯t offend him, but it proved that the child had her mother in her heart and appreciated Jia Xiufang¡¯s unconditional motherly love.


    ¡°This child is truly considerate, it¡¯s great to have daughters. Xiufang has educated her well,¡± Liao¡¯s father muttered to himself while looking at Xiao Qian¡¯s retreating figure.


    Suddenly, he realized that everything this child had done before was to show him that she had the capability to protect her mother and to test his attitude!


    If he hadn¡¯t met Xiao Qian¡¯s expectations and lowered his stance to have such a conversation with her, he wouldn¡¯t even have been able to touch Jia Xiufang¡¯s sleeve!


    Heaven had helped him, allowing him to get injured for Jia Xiufang¡¯s sake and take care of her. Xiao Qian had seen all this and lowered her assessment difficulty for him.


    Otherwise, with this child¡¯s cunning nature, if these things hadn¡¯t happened, who knows what kind of tests she would¡¯ve come up with for him, and if he failed, he would never see Xiufang again.


    But she wasn¡¯t someone who didn¡¯t understand boundaries. After seeing his sincerity, she hinted to him that Jia Xiufang had a strong backing, and then let go.


    Such a considerate, sensible, intelligent, and sharp child, who protected her mother without a single leak and wouldn¡¯t obstruct her mother¡¯s happiness. Xiufang was fortunate to have such a daughter.


    Thinking that such a sweet niece might become his own daughter in the future, his mood improved again.


    After leaving the coffee shop, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t go straight back to school but headed straight to the computer city. She spent a lot of money on a computer. Although she knew it had a mediocre configuration from her experienced perspective, it was considered decent by current standards.


    She took the computer home, found her dumb brother, and severely punished him for his behavior of slapping others. She increased his homework, and after ending Chen Zilong¡¯s pleasant sick leave with his little friends, Xiao Qian got on the car back to school.


    Actually, she really wanted to go to the hospital to see her mother and accompany her.


    But she knew that her mother wanted Liao¡¯s father to be with her even more right now.


    ¡°Sister, I heard you¡¯re a psychologist, right?¡± The driver who was driving Xiao Qian was one of Big Brother Yu¡¯s men. He was close to Big Brother Yu and knew that his boss¡¯s sibling was an extraordinary psychologist.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Can you help me analyze it? My daughter has been sticking to me lately, and she interrupts me five times in half an hour when I¡¯m doing something at home. It¡¯s really delaying my work. Does she have some mental illness?¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled faintly, ¡°Is the child still under five?¡±


    ¡°Yes, she just turned four.¡±


    ¡°Go home and spend more time with her. This child needs you.¡±


    ¡°Ah? There¡¯s no problem?¡±


    ¡°Her actions express her inner thoughts. You must have spent less time with her lately. She¡¯s seeking your attention by interrupting you. Just spend more time with her, and it¡¯ll be fine. It¡¯s not a mental illness, just a child longing for her father¡¯s company.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s why! Thank you, Dr. Chen!¡± The driver suddenly understood.


    ¡°Whether parents or children, when they need it, reach out and hold their hands tightly so they don¡¯t feel lonely. Holding their hands is love, but when the time is right, let go and let them explore their own lives, giving them their own space to live. That¡¯s also love.¡±


    ¡°Dr. Chen, your words are so insightful!¡± The driver admired Xiao Qian immensely.


    Xiao Qian hooked the corner of her mouth, looking out the car window at the still busy street. Every time she left home for school, her heart would be uneasy about her mother, but this time was different.


    It was time to let go. Her mother¡¯s hand would be entrusted to another man now. What she had to do was to release her mother¡¯s hand and stand behind her to protect her quietly. If anyone dared to bully her mother, she would wipe out their entire family.


    Behind every person hides a heart, and behind every action lies the inner needs. Finding the right way to untie the knots in their hearts is her job.


    When Xiao Qian first returned, she hated thinking about the future. She only wanted to kill everyone she disliked and exile herself. But now, it was different.


    She drew a heart shape on the car window and seemed to see Yu Minglang¡¯s face in her mind.


    It was him who made her have such expectations.


    Though there might be countless medical cases waiting for her, the only thing she wanted to explore and discover was this heart. She didn¡¯t know if tomorrow would be better, but at this moment, she was filled with anticipation.

 Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Chapter 533: The Super-God and Meiwei

    Chapter 559: Chapter 533: The Super-God and Meiwei


    Two years and N months later


    Although computers were gradually becoming widespread, not every dormitory has a computer.


    At 11:30 pm, college students with computers stayed up all night playing games. Although World of Warcraft hasn¡¯t yet been released, games like The Sword and Fairy Online and Journey to the West have quietly become popular, greatly enriching college students¡¯ spiritual world. From these two years onwards, many students¡¯ living expenses have included an additional expense for the internet.


    Even at a top university like Beidou Normal University, many people have succumbed to this trend. In the past two years, more and more people went to internet cafes for overnight gaming. For many people, the night only begins around midnight.


    The sound of a radio can be heard in Dormitory 4444. The girls living here have changed since the previous occupants moved out.


    A girl who returned late from using the internet greeted her roommates when she pushed open the door. She was planning to go out and wash up before going to bed, but she stopped because of the sound coming from the radio.


    ¡°What program is this?¡±


    ¡°Soul Code; it¡¯s a popular radio show in this city, on the Traffic Radio Station. The host answers calls from the audience and helps solve their emotional troubles and problems,¡± The girl who was listening to the radio replied.


    They were supposed to be using headphones, but everyone in the dormitory liked the show, so they played it out loud.


    Nowadays, many radio stations have similar programs with most airing late at night when everything is quiet. Theoretically, the audience ratings wouldn¡¯t be too high because no one wants to listen to other people¡¯s emotional trash by their radios.


    However, Soul Code has exceptionally high ratings, attributed to its female host who uses a soft voice yet speaks clear and powerful reasoning.


    ¡°The flickering neon lights penetrate the city¡¯s night; at this moment, you might be missing someone or encountering someone new. The time in the Imperial Capital is 11:30 pm. In the crowd, you hear my voice; I am waiting for your confessions among the crowd. I am your host tonight, Meiwei. Welcome, everyone, to tonight¡¯s Soul Code¡­¡±


    The host¡¯s voice is soft and pleasant, like a refreshing breeze on a summer night.


    If you have listened to her program and witnessed the sharpness of her answers, you would know that her softness is only the surface; her unorthodox and incisive analysis and her professional psychological perspective have made Soul Code an instant hit in the city.


    Many people stayed up just to hear Meiwei answer other people¡¯s psychological questions, and each time she did, their own understanding would be elevated as well.


    The director connected the first caller, a woman crying that her fianc¨¦¡¯s family was looking down on her, claiming it was because their horoscope readings did not match. But she didn¡¯t even criticize her fianc¨¦¡¯s shortcomings in bed, as he could only last three minutes! It was so depressing to be looked down upon by such an inadequate man!


    If this had been another show, a problem like that would have been discussed for at least 20 minutes, but Meiwei had a rule: callers were only given three minutes. If they didn¡¯t get to the point, the director would cut them off and move on to the next caller.


    Such a unique host was a first for many listeners. After being cut off several times, everyone who called in learned to be concise and minimize their discussions, eagerly waiting for Meiwei¡¯s guidance.


    The girls from dormitory 4444 also held their breath, waiting for the host¡¯s answer; they imagined how they would handle such a situation if it was happening to them.


    ¡°Life is short; why put yourself through trouble trying to adapt to others? If you¡¯re insisting on struggling to adapt to his strange family and his incompetent brother, just remember that when you¡¯re buying cucumbers and enduring your in-laws¡¯ comments like ¡®we all opposed this, she was the one who insisted,¡¯ you¡¯ll need the same courage you have now to marry him. May you have endless cucumbers and everything be well. Director, let¡¯s bring in the next caller!¡±


    ¡°Oh my God! This host is so unique! Why do I find her voice somewhat familiar¡­¡± The girl who just came back was shocked. Can a radio show host really have such a unique personality?


    ¡°Meiwei always has a way of getting to the essence of things. After listening to a few episodes, my view on life has been refreshed. By the way, Xiao Yu, both of you are majoring in psychology, right? Do you think this host could have a professional background? Sometimes, the way she answers questions is so professional that it doesn¡¯t sound like it¡¯s coming from an outsider. I love her so much; I want to know what kind of woman can be so wise. Her voice makes her sound like she¡¯s beautiful, too,¡± Another girl from the dormitory said with stars in her eyes.


    The third girl was also excited, ¡°Meiwei joined the city radio station recently, right? Since she started, this once-listless program has had increasingly high listener ratings. Even our professors have recommended that we listen to her show for our major¡¯s improvement. I really want to know who this incredible person is. Why don¡¯t we wait by the radio station entrance and see what Meiwei looks like?¡±


    Even women are captivated by her; how could men not be? It¡¯s said that some taxi drivers would park near the radio station at the show¡¯s ending time, hoping to get a glimpse of her. Some even tried to get inside the radio station, only to be stopped by the security guard.


    As the recently returned girl listened to the host answering questions, her eyes suddenly widened, her mouth forming an ¡°O.¡±


    ¡°I know who this is! Oh my God, it¡¯s related to our dorm room!¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Do you know who lived in this dormitory before?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t know¡­ but I do know that our dormitory has cleaner walls than others; it seems like they¡¯ve been repainted. Do you guys think there might have been a crime here before we moved in, and that¡¯s why they had to repaint the walls?¡±


    In fact, the walls had been cleaned after the previous occupant had spilled juice all over them, but girls tend to have wild imaginations.


    ¡°Do you remember the undefeated female legend from the Department of Psychology in the College of Science?¡±


    ¡°Are you talking about senior Chen Xiaoqian? Oh, right, she used to live in this room and moved out after being promoted to graduate school. As her peers, it¡¯s quite depressing when you think about it; when they first started, they were all in the same year, but now the legend is in graduate school while her peers are just starting their senior year. How can there be such a gap between people?¡±


    ¡°Ah! I¡¯ve seen that legendary girl too. She seems to avoid the canteen, live off-campus, and not participate in any clubs, just a very low-profile person.¡±


    Top University has no shortage of excellent students, but when it comes to the most legendary figure on campus, it has to be the female legend, Chen Xiaoqian.


    She is the only person in the history of the university who has completed undergraduate coursework two years ahead of schedule and entered graduate school ¨C a real supergod.


    A few months ago, she represented the school in the International Psychology Competition. After all her teammates were defeated by the opposing team, she single-handedly eliminated the entire opposing team, leaving behind an incredible legend, making her a godly figure on campus.


    What could be the connection between the supergod Chen Xiaoqian and the radio host?


    ¡°I eavesdropped on her class once; this Meiwei, is our school¡¯s supergod Chen Xiaoqian!¡±

 Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: Chapter 534: Insomnia and Fire

    Chapter 560: Chapter 534: Insomnia and Fire


    The sound of a person¡¯s voice can change a bit through the radio, especially when Meiwei hosts her show, her voice is softer than others, only slightly higher than a whisper.


    After being amplified, this voice gives people a particularly comfortable feeling, which is really hard to connect to Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s impressive image in daily life.


    The girl who recognized Xiaoqian¡¯s voice had a keen ear for sound, and she was also Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s fan, so she paid more attention to her idol and thus recognized her voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s hardly possible, how could Chen Xiaoqian become a radio host? Second brother, did you hear wrong?¡±


    ¡°Maybe I did, after winning the competition, didn¡¯t she say that many hospitals were rushing to sign her? So it¡¯s unlikely for her to work in a radio station¡­¡±


    A few girls were whispering and discussing the popular figure of their school, while the very person was sitting in the live broadcast room, wearing headphones and answering calls from the audience with her mouth close to the microphone.


    Most hosts would have a script, but the white paper spread out in front of her only had simple records of the audience¡¯s questions. While answering questions, her pen would be doodling cartoons.


    This impressed the director watching her through the glass.


    The voice broadcasted was soothing to the soul and sharp in insight, but who could have guessed that the popular host Meiwei was actually killing time by drawing one cartoon after another on the other side of the voice.


    This talented new host seemed able to multitask ¨C while answering questions, her hands wouldn¡¯t stop doodling. The director cooperated very well with Meiwei and figured out her pattern.


    If you want to know whether Meiwei is in a good mood or not, just look at what she is drawing.


    If the doodles were something normal like a noble husky, a husky with insight, a husky with a hat, or a husky running in the wind, that would mean Meiwei was in a good mood today.


    But if the doodles were messy, such as a husky wrapped up like a rice dumpling with stockings, a husky being whipped, a husky being tickled with a feather, a husky being¡­


    Anyway, if it was like that, Meiwei must be in a bad mood, not willing to say a word when the show is over. At that moment, her answers to the audience would also carry a hint of anger ¨C whoever calls in better not provoke her.


    The most amazing thing was that those who got lectured by Meiwei all felt like they had suddenly gained new insights, and even thanked her for it.


    She timed everything perfectly, finishing a drawing of a husky just as the 40-minute show was about to end. Her drawing skills had become more sophisticated.


    The director glanced and noticed that Meiwei¡¯s mood didn¡¯t seem to be very good today. She drew a husky being hit by a watermelon, with the watermelon comically stuck on its head, and the poor dog sticking out its tongue.


    Inside, Meiwei answered a listener¡¯s question and then made an OK gesture to the director, indicating her to switch to another listener.


    ¡°Meiwei, I have severe insomnia, and I can only fall asleep every night listening to your show. I wonder what kind of woman can have such a charming voice. I wonder if your body is as pleasant as your voice. I wonder if I cut open your body with a knife¨C¡±


    Xiaoqian noticed that something was wrong with this person and quickly switched to an advertisement.


    The director behind the glass also showed a disgusted expression.


    Every call had been filtered, so how come such a harassing phone call got through? Moreover, when this person called in to speak to the director, he clearly said he was in a bad mood because he got scolded by his leader, how did it become such a blatant harassment when speaking to Meiwei?


    Xiaoqian came out of the live broadcast room during the advertisement, and the director apologized.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Meiwei, I didn¡¯t filter this one for you. Next time, this number will definitely not be connected again. Do you want to report it to the police?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay; he must be sick in the head.¡± Xiaoqian pointed to her own head. Harassment like this isn¡¯t very common during live broadcasts, but it¡¯s not unprecedented either. Some bored men can be shameless.


    But just now, something seemed off, and he mentioned something about a knife¡­ Xiaoqian¡¯s fast reflexes had helped switch to the advertisement quickly, so the other listeners probably didn¡¯t hear his last sentence. If it was a one-time nuisance, Xiaoqian would be too lazy to report it anyway; it would only delay her precious sleep, which had been very poor recently.


    ¡°Meiwei, haven¡¯t you been sleeping well these days?¡± The director noticed Xiaoqian¡¯s sleep troubles.


    Xiaoqian was hosting a midnight psychology talk, and she was working while others were off. She didn¡¯t bother to go home and remove her makeup, so she came to work with a bare face.


    Which also exposed her dark circles.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve been having nightmares lately.¡± Xiaoqian frowned when she thought about the nightmares she had been having.


    She had been interning here for a while, but the nightmares only started recently.


    Xiaoqian believed her nightmares were related to this annoying internship.


    God knows why she came to this miserable place, only to listen to all the psychological garbage people had to share!


    She thought she would be making a fortune after winning the international competition ¨C in fact, she had already started taking clients, but at a rate of only 1800 RMB per hour. Although it¡¯s much higher than 80% of her domestic peers, it¡¯s still far from the level of wealth she desired.


    Xiaoqian had completed her credits and earned a bachelor¡¯s degree two years earlier and had also obtained a counseling certificate. Her level had surpassed the highest standard, but their field values experience. With her bachelor¡¯s degree, she could only qualify for level three certification; level two would require a master¡¯s degree, and level one would only be possible with a doctoral degree. To obtain a level two certification with a bachelor¡¯s degree, she would need several years of clinical experience, and her current experience was still limited.


    But Xiaoqian had her connections; her close friend Lily Tang would often bring her wealthy second-generation clients, and Shi Touyu and Zheng Xu would introduce clients to her as well. Even after she obtained her qualification, her future brother-in-law Liao Fugui would introduce clients to her.


    Fugui was an honest comrade who introduced clients that were not particularly lucrative, mainly blue-collar workers who needed mental evaluations. Some of these cases were not mental illnesses but psychological issues. When Fugui saw that they were pitiful, he would introduce them to Xiaoqian. She would feel embarrassed to charge them too much and would just charge them about 10 or 20 RMB while considering it a charitable service. After all, if she didn¡¯t do it, her mother-figure Jia Xiufang, who was now in a stable relationship with Father Liao, would pester her about it with her ultra-sympathetic nature.


    Anyway, whether it¡¯s the rich clients introduced by the second generation or the non-profit clients introduced by her future brother-in-law, Xiaoqian could easily make ends meet by accepting just two or three clients a month. There was no need for her to work here, torturing her ears with people¡¯s mental garbage and wasting her precious sleep time.


    So why was she sitting here?


    There was only one answer ¨C her Professor Liu¡¯s love for his students burned like fire, fire, fire, fire, fire!

 Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Chapter 536: Pretending to Be a Ghost and Dreaming

    Chapter 562: Chapter 536: Pretending to Be a Ghost and Dreaming


    It was the familiar scene, the pitch-black darkness with only a faint light.


    Xiao Qian felt something chasing her.


    Her consciousness told her to stop and see what was chasing her, but her body instinctively kept her running forward until she reached a cliff with nowhere left to go. She wanted to turn around but couldn¡¯t move.


    At this moment, the cliff under her feet began to crumble, and she fell into the endless abyss!


    Xiao Qian opened her eyes, gasping for breath.


    It was that dream again.


    She had been having this dream for many consecutive days ¨C being chased by something and then falling off a cliff.


    Although she knew it was just a dream, she still felt a little panicked when she woke up.


    Maybe the sensation of falling in the dream was too real, and even after awakening, her heart couldn¡¯t calm down. Xiao Qian wanted to turn on the bedside lamp, but was startled by a face that suddenly appeared by her bed.


    When she realized it was Shi Touyu, Xiao Qian angrily picked up a pillow and hit her.


    ¡°Are you crazy? Is it fun to scare people like a ghost in the middle of the night?!¡±


    Especially with that eyes that seemed to say goodbye forever, it was too creepy!


    Shi Touyu hugged her small quilt and looked at Xiao Qian with a pitiful expression.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I can¡¯t sleep, and I¡¯m feeling uneasy. Da Yi disturbed me; she¡¯s sleeping so soundly and laughing in her dreams, saying ¡®don¡¯t, don¡¯t, Second Brother.¡¯ I had no choice but to come to you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re such a drama queen. Come on, get in!¡± Xiao Qian made some room for her, and Shi Touyu lay down beside her.


    ¡°Boss Qian, do you think Da Yi is missing springtime? Second Brother has been away for only a week to attend the air show, and every night she giggles in her sleep. She¡¯s usually so reserved; why does she behave like this when she¡¯s asleep?¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s house had two bedrooms; Boss Qian had one room to herself, and the other room was for Shi Touyu and Da Yi.


    Da Yi was usually quiet, but she often talked in her sleep. The most wicked thing Xiao Qian and Shi Touyu had ever done was to take advantage of her sleeping and use Xiao Qian¡¯s professional hypnosis techniques to ask her how often she was intimate with Second Brother, and in how many different positions.


    In the end, they concluded: The Yu brothers were not human!


    ¡°To some extent, dreams reflect a person¡¯s subconscious needs and desires. Some dreams allow you to vent out your suppressed emotions and pain. Da Yi must be missing Second Brother and dreaming about the good times.¡±


    As Xiao Qian explained this to Shi Touyu, her own heart was filled with confusion.


    If Da Yi¡¯s dreams were all about giggling and intimacy, why did she keep dreaming of being chased and then falling from the sky?


    From a psychological perspective, she must be fearing something, and this fear has not been properly released. The thing chasing her should represent the object of her fear.


    But what exactly is she afraid of?


    Xiao Qian pondered this question for a long time but couldn¡¯t find an answer.


    Her life had always been stable, her studies were going well, her family was doing well, and her lover was very good to her¡ª


    Wait, could it be because Yu Xiaoqiang had been missing for several days, and that was why she was acting so abnormally?


    Xiao Qian recounted the number of days she and Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t been in touch, while Shi Touyu lay beside her, talking to herself and looking at the ceiling.


    ¡°My brother hasn¡¯t contacted me for nearly ten days. I wonder how he¡¯s doing now. Actually, I don¡¯t really understand men¡¯s careers and the pursuit of glory. I just want him to always be with me, and it doesn¡¯t really matter how well he does at work.¡±


    Shi Touyu¡¯s lover, Qiao Zhen, was with Yu Minglang, and they were said to be busy during this time.


    ¡°It¡¯s the same for all of us.¡± Xiao Qian responded to Shi Tou, wiping away the doubts in her heart.


    She wasn¡¯t having nightmares because of her worry for Yu Minglang.


    She had gotten used to their long-distance relationship over the years, and since Yu Minglang¡¯s promotion, he hasn¡¯t been away as much. Although they hadn¡¯t been in touch for a long time, Xiao Qian knew where he was, so the probability of having nightmares because she missed or worried about him was not high. So, what on earth was she afraid of?


    Xiao Qian could quickly help her clients find the root of their problems, but she often didn¡¯t understand her own thoughts.


    ¡°Boss Qian, can you accompany me to try on wedding dresses during the day? My dad has ordered me a gown from abroad, and your bridesmaid dresses for you and Da Yi have arrived too. We both have time, but do you have enough free time?¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°No problem, my shows are in the evening, so I can be with you during the day.¡±


    Her schedule at school was quite flexible as it was neither a time for her classes nor group meetings.


    ¡°I¡¯m a little nervous, Boss Qian. Am I really getting married?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been married for some time now, and you¡¯re only thinking of pretending to be a young girl now?¡± Xiao Qian bluntly exposed her.


    Shi Touyu shook her head, ¡°No, I¡¯m really nervous. These days, I¡¯ve been preparing for the wedding and checking on the house renovations. All of a sudden, I have this feeling of uncertainty, am I really going to live with him for the rest of my life?¡±


    Ending her student life and starting a family, Shi Touyu experienced the confusion, uneasiness, and a little anticipation that every girl would have when transitioning from one stage of life to another.


    ¡°It¡¯s too late for regrets now. Legally, you¡¯re already husband and wife. If you run away now, your next marriage will be a second marriage.¡±


    Shi Touyu nervously asked Xiao Qian, ¡°Boss Qian, do you think I might have pre-wedding jitters? Oh my god, do I have a psychological issue?¡±


    When she heard Shi Touyu mention pre-wedding jitters, something seemed to quickly flash through Xiao Qian¡¯s mind.


    She sat up, thoughtfully looking at Shi Touyu.


    Shi Touyu wrapped herself in the quilt, playfully raising her perfect fingers.


    ¡°Stop it! Why are you staring at me so passionately? What do you want to do to me, you naughty girl~¡±


    ¡°Stop joking¡ª what did you just say?¡±


    ¡°I said you¡¯re naughty!¡±


    ¡°Not that, you said¡­ pre-wedding jitters?¡±


    ¡°Hey! Boss Qian, don¡¯t scare me. Do I really have a psychological problem?¡± Shi Touyu saw Xiao Qian¡¯s serious expression and sat up as well.


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°Not you¡­ Women, when preparing to enter married life, will feel nervous to some extent because marriage concerns their whole life. Everyone reacts differently, and your reaction is considered normal.¡±


    Shi Touyu patted her chest, ¡°You scared me. I thought I really had a problem. Wait, Boss Qian, if I¡¯m not the one with the issue, then who is?¡±


    Xiao Qian rubbed her temples, ¡°Go to sleep.¡±


    She now knew why she had been having nightmares.


    In her past life, Xiao Qian had run away after Yu Minglang prepared the wedding rings for them. She herself interpreted it as a manifestation of pre-wedding jitters, but in this life, she and Yu Minglang were genuinely in love, and he had always taken great care of her. How could she still feel such immense pressure?


    Even now, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe that her nightmares represented pre-wedding jitters, because Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t proposed to her yet. Maybe it was because she was too busy with work recently and missed Xiao Qiang, so that¡¯s why she was having these nightmares.


    That damn Yu Xiaoqiang had been gone for so long. It was about time for him to return or at least make a phone call.


    Xiao Qian decided that in tomorrow¡¯s show, she would draw a husky falling on its back after slipping on a watermelon peel. This definitely wasn¡¯t an expression of unhappiness. Definitely not!

 Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: Chapter 537: Xiao Qiang and Going Home

    Chapter 563: Chapter 537: Xiao Qiang and Going Home


    A week later, Shi Touyu moved into her own house. Although there was still some time before her graduation and marriage, she moved in earlier because her internship was closer to that area.


    Second Brother returned from the airshow, Da Yi no longer needed to daydream and giggle, and directly packed her things to go to Second Brother¡¯s place. It was said that they wouldn¡¯t be back for a few days.


    Xiao Qian thought about going back to her cold empty house after work, and while doing her radio show, she put in even more effort on her doodles.


    The director saw Meiwei¡¯s increasingly aggressive doodles during the past few days and couldn¡¯t help but sympathize with the audience waiting for the hotline.


    Before transferring the call to Meiwei, the director would filter the audience¡¯s questions, giving the hostess an initial summary on paper so she can mentally prepare ahead of time and avoid discussing topics not allowed by higher-ups during the live broadcast.


    Meiwei never used the director¡¯s notes, as she was quick-witted and able to think on her feet. However, the director was used to this workflow, so she still habitually recorded the notes even if Meiwei didn¡¯t use them.


    The next caller was a mistress who wanted to complain about the man not divorcing his original wife. Encountering such an issue with skewed values while Meiwei was in a bad mood, it was obvious that she¡¯d be criticized heavily.


    The director watched as Meiwei impatiently drew on the paper with even more vigor, and then connected the doomed hotline.


    Xiao Qian heard the caller crying on the other end.


    ¡°Meiwei, I¡¯ve been feeling really bad lately. I¡¯ve been mistreated¡­ He promised to marry me, but why won¡¯t he divorce that fat and old woman? Boo hoo hoo¡­¡±


    Damn it, Yu Minglang left saying he would come back and take me swimming. But it¡¯s been almost a month now! If he doesn¡¯t come back soon, the seawater will turn cold! I¡¯d rather believe in ghosts than the lies of men!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s inner self ranted.


    ¡°He won¡¯t answer my calls or reply to my texts. What should I do?¡± The caller cried as if she had lost her entire world.


    ¡°He promised me, he said he¡¯d divorce her! He guaranteed he doesn¡¯t love his wife at all. That woman doesn¡¯t understand him, doesn¡¯t love him and can¡¯t give him anything. But I love him, I love him!¡±


    Xiao Qian occasionally hummed, indicating that she was still listening.


    ¡°He promised me he would divorce her, but now I can¡¯t contact him. When I confronted his wife, she furiously accused me of wrongdoing. She¡¯s so cruel! How could she treat me like this? I have the right to love and express my love! If she can¡¯t meet my standards, I have the right to criticize her! How can she even be his wife if she can¡¯t handle this?! I have the right to make demands since I¡¯ve given so much!¡±


    The caller didn¡¯t wait for Xiao Qian¡¯s reply and called out her stage name twice.


    The director signaled ¡®5¡¯ to Xiao Qian, indicating that the talk time for this caller was up and according to the rules, should be cut off after 3 minutes. However, Meiwei didn¡¯t signal, so the director hesitated to decide whether to move on to the next caller or finish answering this one first.


    Did Meiwei smile?


    The director felt her heart skip a beat.


    As a woman herself, the director was stunned by Meiwei¡¯s smile.


    She finally understood the phrase ¡°A smile so enchanting that it could create a hundred charms.¡± Although Meiwei occasionally gave her colleagues a polite and light smile, it was completely different from the one she showed now.


    This smile was genuine, as if it came from the bottom of her heart. With her delicate features, this smile truly made one¡¯s heart bloom, and it even carried a fruity fragrance ¨C huh, a fragrance?!


    The director followed the scent and turned around, only to be startled.


    A man was standing behind her, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.


    He was a very tall and handsome man.


    He wore a black short-sleeved T-shirt with a discreet Prada logo on the chest, which subtly conveyed its high value. His long legs were wrapped in jeans from the same brand, and he carried a bag with two cups of freshly squeezed fruit juice.


    The fruity scent came from the bag ¨C one cup was lemon juice, and the other was red watermelon juice.


    ¡°How did you get in here?!¡± The director was startled to see someone entering.


    Due to the popularity of the ¡°Soul Code¡± program, Meiwei had a lot of fans, and many wanted to see her in person. The management had specifically instructed that during Meiwei¡¯s live broadcast, everyone entering the studio had to go through strict screening.


    Could this be another fan who managed to break in?


    ¡°Beautiful lady, I am Xiao Mei¡¯s fianc¨¦.¡± Yu Minglang put the lemon juice on the director¡¯s table.


    He showed Xiao Qian the other cup of watermelon juice, and as she looked at him, she couldn¡¯t help but reveal a knowing smile. Seeing the red juice, her cheeks flushed slightly.


    Purity had been assigned a different meaning to this innocent fruit by her and Yu Minglang.


    Although the curve of her smile was slight, a single glance at him made it feel as if the whole world was blooming like flowers, and her mood instantly changed from gloomy to sunny.


    The director immediately understood the situation after seeing how the two interacted. The cold beauty Meiwei only showed that expression when she saw her fianc¨¦.


    That beautiful smile wasn¡¯t for herself, but for the man behind her.


    This was indeed an enchanting match made in heaven ¨C an aloof goddess paired with a domineering god.


    However, the director couldn¡¯t help but wonder what kind of career Meiwei¡¯s fianc¨¦ had.


    His short-sleeved T-shirt clearly revealed his firm muscles, the enchanting lines of a man¡¯s arm, full of strength and beauty ¨C not like a regular white-collar worker or civil servant. But what career could boast both muscle and poise?


    The director was so dazzled by Yu Minglang¡¯s appeal that she forgot to consider one important question: How could he casually stroll past the strict guard, carrying two cups of juice, and appear here so openly?


    For him, it was a trivial task. Yu Minglang¡¯s first task after returning was to see his lovely Xiao Mei~


    He could¡¯ve easily waited outside, but he didn¡¯t want to!


    He wanted her to see him as soon as possible.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s surprise appearance instantly lifted Xiao Qian¡¯s heavy heart. She made a ¡®wait a moment¡¯ gesture, then turned her attention back to the troubled caller.


    Others in the audience could only hear her voice and not see their interaction, so they were curious.


    Why did Meiwei spend an unusually long time on this call? Wasn¡¯t a 3-minute limit mentioned? It¡¯s been 2 times the 3-minute limit already.


    ¡°I understand the caller¡¯s question, but I don¡¯t want to give a direct answer for now. Today, I would like to add an interaction segment between listeners. We will take a short commercial break, and after the ad, we will transfer another listener¡¯s call to have them answer your question.¡±


    Xiao Qian cut to the advertisement and then stepped out of the studio.


    As she opened the door, Yu Minglang immediately hugged her. It felt like a long time since they last met. The last time he saw her, she was wearing long sleeves, but now it was summer. Yu Minglang spun her around with a hug, then pecked her lips. ¡°Baby, I¡¯m back~¡±

 Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Chapter 538: Abusing Dogs and Naughty Behaviour

    Chapter 564: Chapter 538: Abusing Dogs and Naughty Behaviour


    People who have been reunited after a long time embrace each other passionately. The director sitting beside them feels awkward, struggling to decide whether to speak up or not, feeling superfluous on the scene!


    Hey, consider others¡¯ feelings, okay? Were they sold out for a glass of juice just to watch forced displays of affection?!


    Although it¡¯s nice to see a handsome guy and a beautiful girl being affectionate, the show must go on! There¡¯s still a third party waiting to have their mental problem solved!


    ¡°Meiwei¡­ How should we proceed with the show?¡± The director was forced to ask.


    She had no choice but to ask. The handsome guy and the beautiful girl were so combustible that she felt if she didn¡¯t intervene, they would be necking indefinitely. And the ads are only 2 minutes long, not enough for this!


    ¡°Give me the script.¡± Xiao Qian let go of Yu Minglang, and her gaze lingered on him for a moment before walking toward the director to check the script for the first time during a live broadcast.


    ¡°Is there a caller who wants to scold Xiao San today?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Yes, Line 5 is waiting. It is said that her husband is having an affair with a vixen and she is pregnant. She sobbed on the phone when she called, and I had to comfort her for a while.¡±


    ¡°Put Line 5 through, let her answer the question from the audience just now.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± The director didn¡¯t expect Xiao Qian to be so bold, but is this really a good idea?


    Let the original wife who is resentful of the third party confront a complaining third party¡ªthis show is going to be on fire.


    ¡°All conflicts arise from different positions, and the purpose of our show is to expose these conflicts. Trust me, there¡¯s nothing wrong with that.¡±


    Yu Minglang tilted his head slightly, his hands in his pockets, looking at Xiao Qian.


    She was wearing a chiffon wide-leg 9-inch pants with stilettos, and a coffee-colored, polka-dot blouse with sleeves rolled up and fastened with buttons. Her professional attire was chic and impeccable.


    But as her man, Yu Minglang could see it at a glance.


    His fiancee was playing tricks. He was most fascinated by her serious expression while playing mischief, a mischievous side that only he could understand.


    ¡°How long will this call be connected?¡± The director asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Let the original spouse scold for 5 minutes, then see if there are any other callers who want to scold the third party or husband¡¯s infidelity. If not, select another caller with a bad temper from the available lines to continue scolding. When the other audience members have vented their emotions, we can consider our mission accomplished.¡±


    ¡°Pfft.¡± Yu Minglang was amused by Xiao Qian.


    She looked at him and raised her eyebrow, as if saying ¡®Are you sure you¡¯re not afraid of causing trouble and getting fired from the show by doing this?¡¯


    Xiao Qian shrugged, not caring. She didn¡¯t want to do that anyway.


    Following Xiao Qian¡¯s request, the original wife¡¯s call was connected. The caller had been listening to the show while waiting and couldn¡¯t believe it.


    How dare the third party call the radio station and cry to the host?!


    Although the one who stole her man wasn¡¯t this third party, the hatred between them was ancient. If she didn¡¯t vent her anger, what was she holding back for?


    So, for the first time since the show started, foul language appeared. The original wife couldn¡¯t control her emotions, mixing dialects with a machine-gun-like rapid-fire.


    ¡°You ignore the existence of the law and expect others to ignore you, too? ¡Á¡Á¡­¡±


    A series of cursing without even taking a breath, managing to achieve a tongue-twister-like effect¡ªimpressive.


    Xiao Qian sipped the freshly squeezed juice he had bought for her, listened to the original wife¡¯s rant for 5 minutes, then signaled the director to switch to the next caller!


    The rest of the time, one after another, callers came on to vent. Audience members calling in must be unhappy, and Xiao Qian asked the director to select those with emotional outbursts to vent their anger or those whose families had been destroyed by a third party. The atmosphere was boiling hot.


    Listeners who were about to doze off suddenly became spirited when they heard the show sound more like a public denunciation meeting. Their eyes widened, eagerly anticipating the follow-up.


    Where could they find a show that was this fun and eye-opening?!


    The remaining show time passed with continuous complaints from the scolding audience members. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t need to comment, elegantly sipping her juice as she exchanged flirtatious glances with Yu Minglang through the glass.


    Nearly setting fire to their connection through the glass, the poor director was forced to filter through callers for Xiao Qian while enduring a dense onslaught of public displays of affection. She felt so superfluous sitting there.


    Finally, the show was nearing its end, and the last listener had forgotten her own question and was only scolding the third party.


    ¡°You, young girl, how can you destroy someone else¡¯s family? Even if his wife is at fault in every way, she¡¯s still his original spouse! How can you have the nerve to come on the radio and say such things? How heartbroken your parents would be if they heard you! If my daughter acted like you, I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Sorry, Uncle, our show¡¯s ending time is approaching.¡± Xiao Qian interrupted the last listener¡¯s rant.


    ¡°What! You won¡¯t let me talk anymore? The others all scolded for several minutes, and I just started!¡±


    ¡°We welcome your call next time. I have already understood your attitude.¡± Xiao Qian inserted a segment of music and cut off Uncle¡¯s call.


    Accompanied by the beautiful music, she began her closing remarks.


    ¡°To the listener who failed to pressure her husband, we don¡¯t know if you¡¯re still by the radio, or if you heard the advice from the audience. I don¡¯t want to judge your behavior as right or wrong, but your sorrow is a knife to someone else¡¯s heart. If you love that man, please respect his choice now. If you don¡¯t love him, please respect your dignity as a woman. You have the right to freedom of speech, but no one¡¯s freedom should be built on hurting others. If you hurt someone, don¡¯t blame the world for its opinion of you. Choose freedom and bear the consequences of freedom. I wish you the best.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s closing remarks flowed smoothly, and the listeners on the radio side had already been stirred up.


    It was because Yu Minglang appeared suddenly that Xiao Qian changed her thinking, which made her feel playful and created such an empathy game, raising the ratings in an instant. But that¡¯s another story.


    Now, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t care how much commotion she had caused, hoping that the director would tell her not to come tomorrow. She turned off the show, walked out of the live broadcast room like a queen, and handed her hand to Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang, who was skilled at holding her hand, led her into his arms.


    My God! I¡¯m being abused again ¡ª the director¡¯s inner voice screamed.


    ¡°Xiao Wang, I¡¯ll leave first. Good job on today¡¯s show, see you tomorrow.¡± Xiao Qian bid farewell to the director and walked away with Yu Minglang, their hands never parting.


    The director murmured to herself while tidying up the script, ¡°It cost me my life. I had one glass of their juice and got sick of the sweetness¡­ And how did this handsome guy get in?¡±


    It¡¯s truly a mystery.


    But she was still worried about what to say when the director asked her why the show had changed like this tomorrow¡­

 Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: Chapter 539 Landlord and Image

    Chapter 565: Chapter 539 Landlord and Image


    The TV station and the radio station both are located in the same building. As they left the building and went to the parking lot, Xiao Qian found her red sedan. Yu Minglang offered to drive, but with one glance from Xiao Qian, he willingly moved to the passenger seat.


    She got her driver¡¯s license a year and a half ago, with Yu Minglang supervising the test personally.


    During her driving test, Yu Minglang specially took a shift off to stand next to the examiner, arms folded across his chest, sunglasses on. That intimidating demeanor was scary.


    He made it clear that if anyone tried to go easy on her, there¡¯d be hell to pay. Even the examiner felt the pressure. Who was the real authority here? This was the first time he had encountered a family member who insisted the examiner did not go easy.


    Xiao Qian felt that he simply didn¡¯t want her to get her driver¡¯s license, always doubting her driving skills.


    Yu Minglang planned to have Xiao Qian start driving lessons again if she was a bad driver, but after seeing her impeccable driving skills, he backed down.


    She was a seasoned driver in her Past Life!


    Then, as punishment for his meddling, Xiao Qian made Yu Minglang sleep on the floor that night.


    Halfway through the night, though, she was dragged onto the floor by him. He even had the nerve to justify it: ¡°If you won¡¯t let me sleep on the bed, then you can come down here and sleep with me. A man¡¯s word is his bond; I won¡¯t go on the bed if I said I¡¯m not going to!¡±


    Embarrassed as she was, every time she drove, she would think of his shameless antics, like right now when she promptly banished him to the passenger seat!


    This car was a gift from Eldest Brother when they got engaged. It was designed for city-dwelling white-collar women, and the passenger seat was somewhat cramped and unadjustable. Xiao Qian enjoyed seeing Yu Minglang all squished up in it. Served him right!


    ¡°When did you get here? Have you eaten? How did you get in?¡± she asked.


    ¡°You¡¯re asking a lot all at once. Which question do you want me to answer first, huh?¡± the Man in the passenger seat replied as he rested his chin on his hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mess with me,¡± Xiao Qian skillfully reversed the car and drove out of the parking lot.


    ¡°I came straight here after the competition ended. I haven¡¯t eaten yet, I was waiting for you to feed me. As for how I got in¡­ it would be idiotic to answer that question.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re feeling pretty pleased with yourself. Are you done with work?¡±


    ¡°Of course. I went out personally, so I had to make sure it was successful.¡±


    Hearing him say that, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit proud. She was about to compliment him when he suddenly let out a mischievous snicker.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been missing you a lot.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled faintly. What a coincidence, she had been too.


    The house she bought is just a few minutes¡¯ drive from the TV station. Xiao Qian bought it at the beginning of the year.


    Over the past two years, she had added two more properties to her portfolio: one in the same compound as her mother¡¯s place, and the other a two-bedroom apartment not far from the TV station in Lin City. Although not particularly large after deducting the shared areas, its location is excellent.


    So far, Xiao Qian owns three houses and a storefront. Aside from his duplex, Yu Minglang also bought an office and a shop from his brother. The stock market is bearish without any sign of recovery. Many people have slipped into depression due to their stocks plummeting. This couple not only successfully cashed out at the peak but also led others to do the same.


    After pulling out, they invested directly in real estate. Now, the real estate prices haven¡¯t risen yet, causing Jia Xiufang to have some complaints about Xiao Qian. Daughter controls her son-in-law¡¯s money tightly and hoards so many houses. Enough to live in, why buy so much!


    But the thing is that the son-in-law has no objections. If Xiao Qian asked him to buy, he would.


    For a while, Jia Xiufang tried to convince Xiao Qian to stop buying.


    In the end, she ended up being talked into buying a storefront by Xiao Qian in her name. By the time Jia Xiufang realized what had happened, the document had already been signed and the payment had been made. Xiao Qian¡¯s brainwashing skills were too strong.


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s few storefronts were all rented out, and the profit from the rent wasn¡¯t too bad. But she was used to saving money, so she felt a bit awkward when Xiao Qian insisted on buying houses instead of saving money. Sometimes she tried to talk to Xiao Qian about it, but every time she somehow ended up being brainwashed by Xiao Qian.


    In the end, Jia Xiufang gave up. She felt her daughter was like an insurance salesman who could convince the dead to buy life insurance. She always manages to guide other people¡¯s thoughts.


    Whatever she wants to do, I won¡¯t interfere with her anymore.


    As long as Yu Minglang was fond of Xiao Qian, outsiders couldn¡¯t manage this girl.


    Xiao Qian knew that house prices would start to increase next year. Her job was to make fast money by buying up properties before the prices rise crazily. Her mother¡¯s objections would be dismissed as soon as she saw the rising house prices.


    Having several properties beats everything. After more than a decade, if a listed company was about to go under, selling two properties could turn the tide. Her mother always wanted to save money and establish a substantive business, but what business could multiply the capital 16 times in ten years?


    Houses, houses, it definitely has to be houses!


    So buying now is a wise move, not only for the present but also for future generations.


    Eldest Brother, under Xiao Qian¡¯s encouragement, had even gone to the Imperial Capital to buy land. He had invested almost all of his fortune into it. Eldest Brother¡¯s faith in Xiao Qian had reached new heights over the past two years. Every prediction Boss Qian made had come true. Now, she was Eldest Brother¡¯s military strategist and confidant.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s next goal was to relocate her property holdings to the Imperial Capital. There were no purchase restrictions at the moment, so it was a good time to stock up. That¡¯s how a future superstar landlord steadily rose.


    She parked the car near a barbecue restaurant close to their home, and the two of them got out to eat. At this time, there wasn¡¯t much else to eat apart from the barbecue restaurant that was open.


    ¡°Want a drink?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian. Drinking beer while enjoying a barbecue is just perfect for summer, and he knew Xiao Qian¡¯s tolerance for alcohol. The two of them would occasionally drink together.


    ¡°Alright ¡ª¡ª nevermind.¡± Xiao Qian was about to agree, but she saw a familiar face sitting at another table in the restaurant, which made her reconsider drinking outside.


    Yu Minglang was wondering why she suddenly changed her mind, but as he followed her gaze, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    This obstinate little girl still cared about maintaining her doctor image in front of familiar faces.

 Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: Chapter 540: Reminiscing About the Past and Getting Drunk

    Chapter 566: Chapter 540: Reminiscing About the Past and Getting Drunk


    Why did Xiao Qian suddenly become reserved?


    Because in this decent-sized barbecue restaurant, besides her and Yu Minglang, there were some acquaintances at the next table.


    ¡°Dr. Chen!¡± Hu Meijing waved happily when she saw Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Vice President!¡± Wang Yafei also stood up.


    At this table were not only Hu Meijing and Chu Xuan but also Wang Yafei.


    Wang Yafei was friends with Chu Xuan, and it was through Chu Xuan¡¯s introduction that he had met Xiao Qian.


    They were all old friends, and Xiao Qian had treated all three of them before.


    Wang Yafei had fully recovered after a period of psychotherapy, and a year and a half ago, he was given a chance to join Yu Minglang¡¯s company. He has become another outstanding talent capable of taking on heavy responsibilities after Qiao Zhen.


    Initially, Wang Yafei disliked Xiao Qian because she had reported his issues, causing him to miss the opportunity to join the Yu Clan. However, the two later reconciled, and he chose Xiao Qian as his psychologist. Little did he expect that Yu Minglang would send him a separate interview invitation after he recovered.


    It was an assessment just for him.


    After joining the company, Wang Yafei once asked Yu Minglang privately if Dr. Chen had interceded for him, which led to the exception. Yu Minglang replied that it was half true.


    Yu Minglang saw the potential in the young man, and Xiao Qian also provided Wang Yafei with a guarantee, assuring that his psychological issues would not interfere with his regular work.


    Still, the special interview invitation was given because of Wang Yafei¡¯s own hard work and qualities. After experiencing rejection, he could still stand up, cooperate with the treatment, and maintain his normal life, which proved that he had a good mentality to become an excellent HR manager.


    Wang Yafei was extremely grateful afterward and thanked Xiao Qian profusely. Xiao Qian only gave him a few words: Thunder and Rain are gifts from heaven.


    Cherish all setbacks, as they can become valuable assets when handled appropriately.


    Wang Yafei felt a different sense of gratitude towards Ming Lang and Xiao Qian, and this showed in his extra effort in his work. This made Yu Minglang gain a strong new team member.


    Hu Meijing and her husband were even more grateful to Xiao Qian. Although Hu Meijing couldn¡¯t remember Xiao Qian helping her awaken her personality, her husband Chu Xuan remembered it very clearly. After the child in Hu Meijing¡¯s belly was born, he solemnly invited Xiao Qian to witness the miracle of life.


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, everyone at the table was delighted.


    ¡°You little rascal, why aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡± Xiao Qian walked over and immediately noticed the chubby baby in Hu Meijing¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it. This little rascal has too much energy and doesn¡¯t sleep at night. He keeps both his dad and me up. By chance, his father just got off night shift, and we ran into Yafei, so we came out for something to eat.¡± Hu Meijing handed the chubby baby to Xiao Qian.


    The child burst into giggles in Xiao Qian¡¯s arms. The chubby, not even two-year-old child, was showered with love from his parents. From the healthy chubby body, it was apparent that he was a child born in a happy family.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, I found that Xiao Shuang really likes you. He always laughs happily when he sees you.¡± Hu Meijing noticed that her son was always elated to see Xiao Qian, and he would even try to pat her with his little hands.


    ¡°We must have a special connection.¡± Xiao Qian smiled and held the chubby baby.


    The child¡¯s formal name was Chu Shuang, and his nickname was Lang Lang.


    When the child was born, Chu Xuan asked Hu Meijing what to name him, and without hesitation, she said, ¡°His formal name will be Chu Shuang, and his nickname will be Lang Lang.¡±


    It nearly scared Professor Liu, who had accompanied them, to death. He thought she might have remembered something.


    But she didn¡¯t; most of the time, Hu Meijing was gentle, occasionally showing a bit of aggressiveness. The past didn¡¯t resurface in her memory.


    Xiao Qian and Professor Liu once researched the special meaning behind the name, finally concluding that, in her subconscious, Hu Meijing and Lone Wolf had already merged into one person and the child was a different kind of continuation for Lone Wolf.


    ¡°My son loves to smile. No matter who he sees, he is always smiling.¡± Chu Xuan also cherished this hard-won child and was even more grateful to Xiao Qian for helping them in their time of need.


    ¡°Vice President, have a bite with us. When you arrived at the airport today, I wanted to treat you to a meal, but you said you were busy. Turns out you were busy coming to see Dr. Chen!¡± Wang Yafei enthusiastically invited them.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face heated up, feeling like everyone knew what Yu Minglang was doing at her place.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, do you want some draft beer?¡± Hu Meijing asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian smiled gracefully, ¡°Thank you, I don¡¯t drink.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Minglang thought to himself: Keep pretending! Pretend all you want in front of others!


    ¡°Dr. Chen doesn¡¯t drink, so Vice President, you should have some. Dr. Chen, rest assured I won¡¯t get him drunk, and it won¡¯t affect his ¡®reporting¡¯ work and ¡®delivering public food¡¯ with you tonight!¡±


    ¡°Why are you talking so much? Do you want to work overtime when we get back?¡± Yu Minglang exerted his unique authority in front of his subordinates.


    ¡°What¡¯s overtime?¡± Hu Meijing asked curiously.


    ¡°Working extra hours.¡± Whoever made a mistake had to enjoy the overtime treatment.


    ¡°Is that how you lead people?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    She had heard Shi Touyu complain that Yu Minglang was like a madman in the company, exhausting people to death, and poor Brother Qiao Zhen was always worn out.


    ¡°They¡¯re exaggerating.¡± Yu Minglang refused to admit it, trying to portray himself as a gentle Husky in front of his fianc¨¦e. Unfortunately, his employees didn¡¯t give him any face.


    ¡°Not at all exaggerated. That¡¯s just what our daily life is like. It¡¯s only slightly worse than this. Dr. Chen, you have no idea how awesome the Vice President is. We even suspect, in private, that he¡­¡±


    Feeling the murderous glare, Wang Yafei wisely blocked his face with a menu, shielding himself from Yu Minglang¡¯s fierce gaze.


    It was over. He was going to have to work overtime after they got back. Based on the Vice President¡¯s look, he estimated that it could last from overtime A to overtime G!


    ¡°How?¡± Xiao Qian was enjoying the conversation and questioned when Wang Yafei stopped talking.


    ¡°If I say it, the Vice President will retaliate against me when we get back.¡±


    Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang with a smile, ¡°Are you the shameless kind of person who takes revenge over personal matters?¡±


    I am! Yu Minglang roared in his heart, but he firmly denied it with his mouth.


    ¡°Of course not! I promise I won¡¯t use any physical punishment when I get back.¡± I¡¯ll just come up with a couple of new meal plans for him! Darn it!


    How dare they complain about him to his wife? These heartless little brats! Don¡¯t they remember how he taught them his wife-chasing techniques when he wasn¡¯t working?


    He had shared everything he knew without reservation. With Yu Minglang¡¯s repeated requests, Xiao Qian occasionally wrote him love letters. They were full of subtlety and literary charm. When Yu Minglang was in a good mood, he would allow others to read the letters, both to increase their literary taste and to show off their love. This became a unique scenery line among the high-level managers.


    Wang Yafei thought that the techniques Yu Minglang taught were toxic. Others in the company who pursued girls using his methods ended up unsuccessful. Now that they found an opportunity to ¡°retaliate,¡± how could they let it go?

 Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: Chapter 541: Extra Meal and Fullness Control

    Chapter 567: Chapter 541: Extra Meal and Fullness Control


    ¡°Dr. Chen, now that I¡¯m saying it, you are the authoritative figure in psychology. Do you think there is a certain psychological disorder in the world that particularly enjoys tormenting others and being happy when they see others having bad luck? Our vice president loves watching us work overtime¡­¡±


    Speaking of Yu Minglang¡¯s many ¡°wrongdoings,¡± Wang Yafei¡¯s complaints are downright enjoyable.


    Yu Minglang smiles and hands him a skewer of chicken wings, then pours him a drink, looking like he doesn¡¯t hold any grudges at all.


    Although Wang Yafei has remarkable working abilities, he will never reach Yu Minglang¡¯s level, because he¡¯s lacking in the sixth sense.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s sixth sense is as good as an animal¡¯s, it¡¯s very accurate to anyone except for Xiao Qian. Wang Yafei is much slower, he can¡¯t see any hint of murderous intent hidden behind the vice president¡¯s friendly smile, and he¡¯s still trying to find common ground with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Come on, eat more!¡± Yu Minglang hands him a few more skewers of meat, and Wang Yafei is flattered, not knowing that Yu Minglang¡¯s true feelings at the moment are: Eat up, you won¡¯t be able to eat anything when you return to the office, I¡¯ll make you work overtime like never before!


    ¡°From a psychological perspective, humans have an instinct for aggression, but most people¡¯s aggression is not evident in normal situations. However, external stimuli can amplify this instinct and cause psychological disorders. Aggression instincts are divided into two types: outward aggression, which is directed at others, such as manic disorder, violent tendencies, borderline personality disorder, and many other issues; and inward aggression, which includes self-destructive and self-harming behavior, like depression.¡±


    ¡°So in your analysis, what kind of people would be prone to aggression?¡±


    ¡°Although each person¡¯s situation is different, and there are also genetic factors and hormonal imbalances at play, most outward aggression tendencies are closely related to the environment. If a child grows up in a society that encourages or condones violence, or in an environment with strong aggression, the child will adopt aggression as their behavioral standard. Aggressive-prone personalities are not uncommon in society, and this is closely tied to family upbringing.¡±


    Xiao Qian can always explain complicated theories in the simplest way possible. Anyone can easily understand the points she wants to express when talking with her, unlike most scholars, who speak incomprehensively.


    ¡°So which category does our vice president fall under?¡± Wang Yafei has gained more insight.


    ¡°Him¡­¡± Xiao Qian takes a glance at Yu Minglang, feeling her leg got touched by him under the table. He¡¯s reminding her to be responsible, and there will be ¡°extra meals¡± for her when they get back.


    She doesn¡¯t care¡­


    How could a psychologist with professional etiquette be frightened by someone¡¯s shameless threats?


    Xiao Qian reacts as if she doesn¡¯t notice him being mischievous and asks Wang Yafei casually.


    ¡°What do you think, which category does your vice president belong to?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, to be honest, I think our vice president¡ª¡±


    ¡°Young man, have some vegetables and stop talking!¡± Yu Minglang warns Wang Yafei with his eyes while enthusiastically giving him food. If he dares to badmouth him in front of his future wife and ruin his impressive reputation, the situation will get tense!


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to serve me anymore, I can¡¯t finish it all.¡± Wang Yafei hasn¡¯t realized that he¡¯s in danger yet.


    Eating so much and you still can¡¯t shut your mouth! Yu Minglang roars in his heart.


    ¡°Actually, I was joking earlier, Dr. Chen. We all know he¡¯s doing it for our own good. Although we call him a menace behind his back, we are all grateful to have such a leader. You have no idea how high our performance bonuses are, and I think it¡¯s much better working under him than at our old unit. It¡¯s all because the vice president strictly demands us. Every salary day, we are all so delighted, and he¡¯s our great hero in our hearts.¡±


    They have received several times their salary as bonuses, and who wouldn¡¯t want to follow a capable leader?


    Wang Yafei seizes this opportunity to say what¡¯s on many people¡¯s minds.


    They usually feel embarrassed to say it in person, but now, in front of their future leader¡¯s wife, they express their gratitude.


    Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t want others to badmouth him in front of his future wife.


    But being praised so directly also makes him embarrassed.¡±Have you had too much to drink? Come on, eat some more and talk less!¡± Yu Minglang stuffs more food into Wang Yafei¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Leader, don¡¯t you remember that I can¡¯t drink alcohol even on my days off?¡± Wang Yafei asks Yu Minglang in puzzlement.


    Returns to the office, he may need to hold a meeting for the senior executives to discuss how to improve their colleagues¡¯ teamwork and rapport.


    Xiao Qian finds this situation amusing, thinking that Xiao Qiang always says she¡¯s like a twisted dough strip, but isn¡¯t he like that too?


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. Your vice president indeed has no psychological issue. Although he has thought of many methods to torment you, his motivation is essentially different from those who have outward aggression. Despite each person with outward aggression having various reasons, they have some common traits such as being stubborn, suspicious, lacking self-confidence and self-esteem, none of which your vice president has.¡±


    His skin is just unusually thick. Xiao Qian pulls off his increasingly mischievous hand from her leg, takes the chance to twist it behind his back.


    While they are halfway through their meal, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rings.


    It¡¯s almost 1 a.m., who is calling her?


    Yu Minglang seizes the moment when Xiao Qian answers the call to sneak a peek at the caller ID, and sees Lily Tang written on the screen.


    Xiao Qian apologizes and goes outside to answer the phone, while Yu Minglang follows her silently, not because he wants to eavesdrop but because he¡¯s worried since it¡¯s already late.


    ¡°Shuixian, what¡¯s the matter so late at night?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m on vacation abroad and forgot about the time difference with it being midnight in China.¡± Lily Tang¡¯s voice comes from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Nonsense, your intellect would never degrade that much. I bet a dollar that you¡¯re intentionally disturbing me.¡±


    Lily Tang becomes Xiao Qian¡¯s patient after developing a friendship with her, and now she¡¯s like a close sibling to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Hold on¡ª¡± After saying ¡®hold on¡¯ to Xiao Qian, Lily Tang turns to her father, Tang Daye, ¡°She figured it out immediately, Dad. You lost the bet, now you owe me a bag!¡±¡±Chen Xiaoqian, you little devil! Did you and Lily collude to blackmail me?¡± Tang Daye¡¯s annoyed voice comes from the other end of the phone.


    Xiao Qian scoffs, great, father and daughter are making her their joking target!


    ¡°Enough with the jokes. Qian¡¯er, are you available for a new case?¡± Over the years, Lily Tang has been learning business from her father, and in the meantime has met many people. When someone needs psychological counseling, she refers them to Xiao Qian. The wealthy people she knows are also wealthy, and Xiao Qian quotes any price she wants for her service. Her house is paid for by these clients.


    ¡°What¡¯s the issue?¡± Xiao Qian asks.


    ¡°Borderline Personality Disorder, can you treat it?¡±

 Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: Chapter 542: Old Friends and Playing Ball

    Chapter 568: Chapter 542: Old Friends and Playing Ball


    ¡°Is it confirmed? Is it really Borderline Personality Disorder?¡± Xiao Qian frowned.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s confirmed abroad. He has a job in China and it¡¯s not convenient for him to come here. Can you accept him as a patient? The price is negotiable.¡±


    When Lily Tang said the price was negotiable, she meant the hourly fee would be in the thousands or tens of thousands.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment fees were explained using the terminology of the antique and jade world. The ¡°four-digit¡± fee ranged from 7,000 to 9,999, the ¡°five-digit¡± fee ranged from 10,000 to 30,000, and the ¡°three-digit¡± fee was for public welfare, meaning 100-800.


    Generally, Xiao Qian liked to accept these high-paying patients, but she hesitated when she heard the name of the illness.


    She might have accepted it under normal circumstances, but with Xiao Qiang visiting, she might not have time. This kind of illness is extremely difficult to treat, it takes a long time, and the results are not particularly good.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll get back to you later.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang and didn¡¯t give a definitive answer.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell the other person to wait for now. Qian¡¯er, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen you hesitate. Is this illness very complicated?¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t know much about this psychological issue, only that it was serious enough for the patient to seek treatment abroad.


    ¡°Let me put it this way, if we, as psychologists, could choose which patients to treat, nobody would want to treat this one. Borderline Personality Disorder is also known as the ¡®psychological counselor¡¯s killer.''¡±


    ¡°Wow, so powerful?!¡± Lily Tang was surprised.


    Even Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian more intently. Killer? It sounds like something very scary.


    ¡°Yes, which is why I need to consider whether to accept it.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I understand. By the way, Qian¡¯er, do you want me to bring back anything for you?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang¡¯s clothes and said to Shuixian.


    ¡°Are there any autumn and winter fashion shows recently?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a VERSACE autumn and winter show coming up. I plan to go see it.¡±


    ¡°As usual, send the catalog photos to my email.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone, and Yu Minglang hugged her waist, saying, ¡°You women, buy winter clothes in the summer and summer clothes in the winter. You can¡¯t wear them when you buy them, so you just hang them in your wardrobe. What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    ¡°Big brands release their collections out of season. If you want to buy new styles, you have to do it now.¡±


    He was wearing the outfit she had picked in the spring. She had taken over Yu Minglang¡¯s wardrobe and would pick clothes for him when she changed seasons.


    ¡°Don¡¯t buy me any more clothes. I have enough to wear.¡± Yu Minglang was the kind of man who would buy several copies of the same style and wear them interchangeably.


    Since getting engaged to Xiao Qian, his wardrobe has become more colorful. He didn¡¯t have high requirements for dressing, as long as he had something to wear.


    But Xiao Qian is a very delicate woman. Not only does she want to be delicate herself, but she also wants her man to be groomed and polished. When Yu Minglang said he didn¡¯t want any, she pretended not to hear.


    Anyway, she would buy it and hang it in his wardrobe, and this lazy guy would wear it.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what did you just say about the ¡®killer¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Do you feel a sense of achievement eavesdropping on other people¡¯s conversations?¡± Especially when eavesdropping on girls¡¯ conversations. Mr. Vice President Yu, your face is getting thicker and thicker.


    ¡°I¡¯m just curious. I know you need to keep your patients¡¯ information confidential. I¡¯m just wondering what kind of illness could make my big baby hesitate. I remember you mentioned this disease name when you were talking to Wang Yafei.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s memory was excellent, as he could remember after hearing it once.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m hesitant or unable to treat, it¡¯s just that this disease is different from others. It¡¯s much more difficult and complicated to treat, so colleagues call it the ¡®psychological counselor¡¯s killer.¡¯ You know that it¡¯s not easy for us to become proficient in our field; it takes many years. We don¡¯t recommend recent graduates to handle cases like this.¡±


    ¡°Why not?¡±


    ¡°Because it can crush a doctor¡¯s dignity to none, making inexperienced psychologists doubt their abilities. Many doctors change careers because of this disease.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but don¡¯t call it a ¡®psychological counselor¡¯s killer¡¯ in front of my teacher. She hates such evaluations of patients.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not like Wang Yafei who talks too much. What¡¯s the point of gossiping? Come on, Qian Bao, let¡¯s go inside. We need to finish eating and go home. Big Brother has important things to do!¡±


    Xiao Qian really wanted to laugh in his face and bring out Wang Yafei to show him how shameless the man they regarded as a god was at home.


    After late-night snacks, Xiao Qian drove Yu Minglang home. When passing a 24-hour supermarket, she stopped the car, and Yu Minglang immediately knew what she was going to do.


    As expected, Qian Bao went straight to the fruit section, targeting watermelons¡­


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you have classes tomorrow during the day?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Would you like to play tennis?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± She¡¯d rather not torture herself.


    ¡°Come on, I¡¯ve been wanting to play tennis recently.¡±


    He hasn¡¯t had enough of the two balls on your body tonight? Of course, such image-damaging words were only howled in her heart.


    ¡°Why do you suddenly want to play tennis? It¡¯s so hot. Going to the seaside is fine too.¡±


    ¡°Yesterday I dreamt of playing tennis with a high school classmate. Then I remembered that it¡¯s been a while since I played. Shall we play, Xiao Mei?¡± He pleaded.


    Xiao Qian scanned the fruit section, aiming for the last watermelon, casually chatting with him.


    ¡°Is it that high-achieving student named Xiao Yu, who, like you, had the privilege to skip classes?¡±


    Yu Minglang had no shame in high school. Relying on his good grades, he would often skip evening self-study to play ball on the sports field. Xiao Qian had heard him mention it before, saying there used to be a classmate with similar grades, and the two would skip class to play ball together.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s Xiao Yu. It¡¯s been so many years since I¡¯ve seen her. I don¡¯t know why, but last night I suddenly dreamt about high school.¡±


    How wonderful high school days were. Yu Minglang wanted to take his Xiao Mei to find his rebellious youth again.


    Xiao Qian reached for the watermelon, and another hand reached for it as well. She looked up and met the eyes of the person trying to grab the watermelon.


    ¡°Anchor Ye?¡±


    ¡°Meiwei?¡±


    The woman grabbing the watermelon was wearing pajamas and slippers, looking like she lived nearby. However, her hairstyle was impeccable, her makeup was exquisite, and she was even wearing false eyelashes.


    Yu Minglang originally wanted to see who dared to take his future daughter-in-law¡¯s watermelon. But when he saw the familiar yet unfamiliar face, he was stunned for several seconds. Suddenly, his eyes widened in surprise and he pointed at the woman grabbing the watermelon.


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu!¡±


    The woman shifted her gaze to him and immediately showed a surprised expression.


    ¡°Yu Minglang!¡±

 Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: Chapter 543: The Bad Egg and Jealousy

    Chapter 569: Chapter 543: The Bad Egg and Jealousy


    If Xiao Qian knew that buying a watermelon would bring her an old acquaintance, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have entered this supermarket. She would never forget the surprised expressions on Yu Minglang¡¯s and Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s faces as they pointed at each other.


    How could she describe her feelings at this moment? Xiao Qian felt it was more uncomfortable than eating rice mixed with sand ¨C it was like cracking eggs into a bowl, with all of them being good, except for the last one being rotten.


    As a result, the entire bowl of egg mixture had to be thrown away. How frustrating.


    The excitement she had felt when she first saw Yu Minglang, the desire to embrace him despite her resolve, had all transformed into a high alert.


    Yu Minglang had no idea that Xiao Qian was already feeling jealous. He pointed at Ye Xiaoyu and Ye Xiaoyu pointed back at him. The two reached out their hands simultaneously, as if wanting to celebrate the reunion with a high-five, just like they had done during their student days after playing basketball.


    Xiao Qian quickly picked up a melon with her left hand and stuffed it into Yu Minglang¡¯s, while her right hand quietly pulled him back, successfully separating him from Ye Xiaoyu. Then, amidst Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s surprised expression, she quickly picked up a cucumber and stuffed it into her hand.


    ¡°Do you know my fianc¨¦ Yu Minglang?¡± The word fianc¨¦ was very clear in her sentence.


    A woman¡¯s sixth sense for detecting rivals was beyond that of Sherlock Holmes!


    She could tell from Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s surprised eyes that something was amiss.


    ¡°Fianc¨¦?¡± Ye Xiaoyu seemed genuinely surprised.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you know Xiao Yu?¡± Yu Minglang was the only one kept in the dark, as the two women had already begun their eye fights. He still immersed himself in the joy of unexpectedly meeting an old friend.


    ¡°She¡¯s a well-known radio host from our radio station.¡±


    Before Xiao Qian appeared as Meiwei, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s show had been the top-rated one with a huge following at the radio station.


    She hosted a comedy show, which many drivers loved to listen to, and they gave her the nickname Goddess of Rain. With her sweet voice and comedic talent, Ye Xiaoyu was often invited to host various events and soon gained a good reputation in the radio station.


    Many people believed that those with good voices wouldn¡¯t be good-looking, but not only was Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s voice sweet, but she was also very pretty. Her cheerful, humorous, and talkative personality earned her many fans and great popularity at the radio station.


    However, after Meiwei came on the scene and her show Soul Code¡¯s ratings soared, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s comedy show received some competition.


    Although their shows were at different time slots and completely different genres, the leaders and colleagues at the station often deliberately compared the two hosts.


    Both were beautiful and charismatic: one sweet and cheerful, the other reserved and thought-provoking. Attractive women like these often attracted many rumors.


    Xiao Qian never cared about these things. She had just joined the radio station after being caught by a teacher and was only planning to stay until her internship was over. Other people might think working at the radio station was a great job, but she didn¡¯t care at all. She never attended any activities or meetings held by the station, and any matters were usually communicated to her by phone by her director or leader.


    Xiao Qian did hear the director mention how her colleagues always compared her and Ye Xiaoyu. They said that after Xiao Qian joined the station, the Goddess of Rain felt threatened and developed a sense of crisis about her position at the station.


    Xiao Qian only treated such words as a joke. To her, those trivial matters were nothing more than fleeting scenery she encountered along her journey. She was just a passerby.


    But now seeing the unusual interactions between Ye Xiaoyu and Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian also became more alert.


    Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t expect to meet Yu Minglang again after so many years, with someone by his side, no less. That person was none other than the one who stole the spotlight at the radio station: Meiwei. While she still maintained a cheerful smile on her face, there was a tinge of sadness in it, which didn¡¯t escape Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes.


    For some reason, the usually perceptive Yu Minglang was quite slow to understand the situation. He was clueless about what was going on.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This is my fianc¨¦e Chen Xiaoqian. Xiao Yu, are you married?¡± To him, she was just an old classmate and former basketball teammate.


    ¡°I don¡¯t even have a boyfriend yet, let alone find such¡­ great fortune like you.¡± Ye Xiaoyu glanced at Yu Minglang and then at Xiao Qian, her sadness vanished for a moment, replaced by her trademark smile. People at the station said that she loved to laugh and many men liked her because they thought she was candid and always cheerful, innocent and unaffected.


    ¡°Meiwei, do you want this watermelon? Let¡¯s give this to you. When I used to play basketball with Minglang, he often treated me to watermelons. I¡¯ll treat this one as a repayment for his past kindness.¡± Ye Xiaoyu pretended to be generous.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t think much of it and was about to take it for Xiao Qian, who loved watermelon, when she pinched him on the waist and gave him a beaming smile.


    ¡°Just give it to her. It¡¯s not every day that old classmates meet, and who knows if you¡¯ll see her again in the future since you live in different cities. Besides, he¡¯s here with me now, and I can buy more watermelons whenever I want. Dear, let¡¯s pick some melons instead. We¡¯ve had enough watermelons lately. Let¡¯s try something else!¡± Xiao Qian directed the last sentence at Yu Minglang.


    Oh my! She called him ¡®dear¡¯!


    Xiao Qiang was ecstatic and almost felt like he was in heaven. He began to load the melons into a bag.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s confident gaze met Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s, which was already struggling to maintain her smile and barely managing to hide a wave of the jealousy.


    Don¡¯t even mention a melon. On the cucumber that only she had used, the words ¡°Chen Xiaoqian exclusive use for eternity¡± were engraved. How dare you call that flirting?


    After finishing their shopping, Yu Minglang saw that his old friend was still standing in front of the fruit stall, giving him a complicated look, and he asked her, ¡°Aren¡¯t you buying anything else?¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t need to. You two go ahead, I¡¯ll be leaving.¡± Ye Xiaoyu couldn¡¯t stay any longer, because she felt like she could no longer control her emotions.


    She had maintained her cheerful girl persona for so long in public, and she couldn¡¯t let it crumble now.


    As soon as she left, Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned dark.


    Yu Minglang, completely oblivious to the tension between the two women, looked at Xiao Qian and asked, ¡°Do you still want to eat watermelon, Xiao Mei? Let¡¯s buy it together.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you bought enough?¡± She stuffed the bag into his arms and stormed out with a dark face.


    Yu Minglang had no idea what was going on and quickly paid for the groceries before rushing out to catch up with her.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Minglang grabbed her arm in front of the car.


    Xiao Qian clenched her teeth and snarled, ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that the Xiao Yu you used to play basketball with would be a girl?!¡±


    Who the fuck would think that Xiao Yu was a girl?! She had always thought the person was a guy!


    ¡°I didn¡¯t even remember it myself until you mentioned it. She used to be quite a tomboy in high school, with short hair, and I never considered her a woman. I barely recognized her. She really has changed a lot.¡±


    ¡°Heh heh¡­ So you mean to say, you skipped classes during your senior year of high school to hang out and play basketball with a girl every day, then bought her watermelons to eat? And last night, you even dreamed about her?!¡±


    ¡°Well, she was the only one who would play with me at the time, since Hai Zhao and the others had bad grades and couldn¡¯t leave school. I don¡¯t even remember buying her watermelon. But the dream was¡­ ¡±


    He wanted to say that last night¡¯s dream wasn¡¯t just about Ye Xiaoyu, but also about many other high school classmates. Perhaps it had something to do with the College Entrance Exam season approaching, which reminded him of high school life.


    However, Xiao Qian did not have the patience to listen to his explanation any longer.


    Well done, Yu Minglang! You really did a great job!

 Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: Chapter 544: Differences and Green Tea

    Chapter 570: Chapter 544: Differences and Green Tea


    Women and men definitely view problems from different angles.


    Xiao Qian could tell at a glance that this so-called female classmate had malicious intentions towards her Xiao Qiang, but the foolish fianc¨¦ just thought he had met an old classmate in a foreign land.


    Fortunately, he didn¡¯t suggest getting together for a meal in the future, or else Xiao Qian would have pressed a watermelon onto his head.


    That being said, she still didn¡¯t give him a good look.


    Yu Minglang tried to strike up a conversation with her, but Xiao Qian maintained her silent pride. Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t figure out why Xiao Mei was unhappy.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s house is located near the TV station, a rare small high-rise building. The residents are middle-class people from the city, with a relatively good environment, an underground parking lot, and a card required for entry and exit. This is why she dares to work such a late-night shift. Still, when Yu Minglang came over, he observed the surroundings for any unsafe factors out of habit.


    Now there was only Xiao Qian at home, an empty room. Xiao Qian went home, changed her shoes, and threw her bag on the cabinet without looking at Yu Minglang. She walked straight to the bathroom. Yu Minglang pulled her back and looked at her with deep eyes.


    ¡°You¡¯re angry.¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    When a woman says no, it means: Yes, I¡¯m fuming mad! But I won¡¯t admit it!


    ¡°Because of the watermelon? I can go buy another one somewhere else.¡± Yu Minglang thought all the way, but he couldn¡¯t come up with the key reason.


    Upon hearing him still mention the watermelon, Xiao Qian angrily pushed him. ¡°Get out of here!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t leave, this is my wife¡¯s house, why should I leave?¡±


    Why the hell! It¡¯s been so long since they last met, it¡¯s fine if he doesn¡¯t ¡°get in,¡± but he wants him to leave too?!


    ¡°You go find your female classmate who needs makeup even when wearing pajamas. Go reminisce with her about the past. My little temple can¡¯t accommodate such a great man like you, who kindly gives your female classmates watermelon. Yeah, tomorrow you can play tennis with her. Aren¡¯t you good at playing? Skipping class to play, too. Do you guys know how much you support the foundation of the country¡¯s sports? Does the Family Planning Commission know about this?!¡±


    Yu Minglang silently analyzed Xiao Qian¡¯s rather explosive words for almost 3 seconds before drawing a conclusion. He took a step back and checked her out.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, is your period coming early?¡±


    He even remembers when her period comes. Although it¡¯s still a long way off, there¡¯s a possibility her period might be irregular. Otherwise, how could his always calm and collected wife-to-be suddenly become illogical like this?


    What is the inherent connection between sports infrastructure and family planning?


    ¡°Damn your ancestor, get lost!¡± Xiao Qian was so angry that her liver was on fire.


    ¡°He¡¯s over 80, can you spare him?¡±


    Yu Minglang caught the decorations thrown by Xiao Qian just in time. He took a glance and felt heartache.


    ¡°Extravagant wife, this is made of jadeite! It¡¯s a good thing our uncle Qi Yue gave you to suppress evil spirits. What would you do if you broke it!¡±


    This large jadeite ornament is quite valuable, one that Uncle Qi Yue had given.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t pay attention to him at all, and pelted him with anything she had at hand. Yu Minglang caught the jadeite cabbage in his left hand and the trophy with his right hand, while biting on the soft and silky little silk pouch in his mouth. Oh, Xiao Mei, how could you casually throw around such intimate clothing? It would be terrible if someone saw it.


    Seeing that Xiao Qian was about to lift the bronze postmodern sculpture, Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    He spat out the silk pouch from his mouth and made a surrender gesture.


    ¡°Ancestor, play with something else, that really can¡¯t be smashed!¡±


    Such a heavy thing, if it didn¡¯t hit him and accidentally hit her foot instead, what would happen!


    Xiao Qian found his appearance both annoying and funny.


    Her secret jealousy had mostly subsided by now. She knew Yu Minglang never thought about that stuff, and he could never have anything going on with a woman who seemed to have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


    With his persistent personality, if he had been interested in her during high school, he would have snagged her by then. They wouldn¡¯t have lost contact for so many years. Besides, when they first met, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t act too out of line; it was just a normal reaction when meeting an old classmate.


    But despite that, Xiao Qian was still unhappy.


    She couldn¡¯t stand the thought of this green-skinned Husky skipping class and playing tennis with a little girl during all those years before she appeared on the scene.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, don¡¯t you like Xiao Yu?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like her.¡±


    ¡°Her personality is like a tomboy, and she always says she¡¯s careless and not mean. She was like this in school too. Did you two have any clashes at work?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t have any conflicts with her. Now I doubt it, did you have a conflicting past with her, or do you have a conflicting future in mind? Yu Minglang, is there something wrong with your eyes? With such a big case of makeup OCD in front of you, you still dare to praise her as pure and unaffected? Do you know what kind of people have makeup OCD? She says she¡¯s careless and you¡¯re brainwashed by her?¡±


    A psychologist being brainwashed by someone is simply unbearable! She must think of a way to wash his brain back!


    ¡°Xiao Mei, have you been working too hard at your job and studies? How come everyone seems to have a mental illness in your eyes?¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t mean any harm; he just thought Xiao Qian was overthinking it.


    ¡°Are you doubting my profession? Who else do you see going downstairs to buy something at night in their pajamas and still has to wear makeup?¡±


    What appears as a clear spring to men may be a super green tea in women¡¯s eyes. Despite wearing makeup, she still put on an air of natural beauty that¡¯s hard to resist.


    ¡°Did she wear makeup? Now that you mention it, I remember that she did look a bit different from when we were in school. But maybe female workers have social engagements after work and don¡¯t feel like removing makeup, right? My wife is the best; she doesn¡¯t wear makeup in informal situations.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought to herself, how could she not wear makeup? She doesn¡¯t like makeup, but when meeting some important patients in certain situations, light makeup can show respect for the other person. She applies a very light professional makeup, which is completely different from the concept of that so-called Rain girl.


    She didn¡¯t correct Yu Minglang¡¯s words, but instead steered the conversation to the crucial point.


    ¡°She had the scent of shower gel on her body and her hair was still half-dry, which means she had already taken a shower and changed into her pajamas at home. She suddenly wanted to eat fruit and went downstairs to buy something, so in just a few minutes, she had to apply cream, concealer, foundation, sweep on shadow and highlight, and finally use a finishing powder. Her eyelashes were fake, and her eyeliner was made with eyeliner paste. Her lipstick was light-colored, but I suspect her original lip color was dark, so she deliberately lightened it with base makeup before applying light-colored lipstick! She also applied blush. Even for someone skilled, this whole makeup process would take more than ten minutes. She spent so much time just to buy something. Tell me, is this your idea of unaffected purity in your heart? If she doesn¡¯t have a tendency towards makeup OCD, I¡¯ll give you my psychological counselor license!¡±


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian talking like Sherlock Holmes, Yu Minglang was dumbfounded.

 Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Chapter 545: Guard Against Perils and Prevent Them Gradually

    Chapter 571: Chapter 545: Guard Against Perils and Prevent Them Gradually


    ¡°Qian Bao, I¡¯ve noticed that you could be a detective now. Just after meeting someone for a few minutes, you can deduce so many things. Impressive!¡±


    He was genuinely praising her.


    Regardless of whether you¡¯re right or wrong when arguing with a woman, or if you understand why she¡¯s angry, what¡¯s important is to always shower her with compliments. As long as it¡¯s not a matter of principle, sincerely praising her can never go wrong!


    Yu Minglang has figured this out in the past two years. His queen doesn¡¯t like being confronted¡ª except in bed. If there¡¯s a dispute, it¡¯s best to go along with her words to avoid getting into trouble.


    ¡°Nonsense! What do you think my profession is? Psychological issues are not rare. Just stand on the road and randomly watch the pedestrians. Of every ten, at least six have different levels of psychological problems. But, if it doesn¡¯t affect their lives, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    ¡°Right, right, right!¡± Yu Minglang nodded while his eyes moved along with her face.


    It¡¯s been a while since they¡¯d seen each other, and his wife looked even better in her summer clothes. Oh, that figure!


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying you can¡¯t have a past, but I don¡¯t like it when you say she¡¯s pure and unaffected, and I don¡¯t like it when you talk about her being unpretentious in front of me. The more a woman appears not to care about everything, the more she deliberately shows her ¡®indifference.¡¯ True indifference is not like that. Anyway, I¡¯ve never seen a broad-minded woman with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. If you don¡¯t want to get yourself into trouble, stay away from her.¡±


    ¡°Is there really such a disease as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?¡± Yu Minglang initially thought Xiao Qian was just joking.


    ¡°Nonsense! Do you think I¡¯d make up labels for people? I just don¡¯t want her to use her ¡®unpretentious¡¯ attitude to get close to you. If someone tries to take my man with such an attitude, am I supposed to just let go?¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, Qian Bao, do you think she¡¯s attracted to me?¡± Yu Minglang finally understood. Was his Qian Bao jealous?


    ¡°I¡¯m not so dull that I wouldn¡¯t notice when someone stares at my man with hungry eyes for hundreds of years!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. How could she¡ª I don¡¯t even see her as a woman, and besides, how could she be attracted to me after all these years without any contact? Qian Bao, it¡¯s a good thing if you get jealous, but you can¡¯t go overboard!¡±


    Yu Minglang thought it was too far-fetched.


    How could he have anything to do with a tomboy?


    If anything had happened, it would have happened during school, not after so many years upon first meeting.


    ¡°I¡¯m not jealous at all. I¡¯m just reminding you that if you receive a phone call from your ¡®unpretentious¡¯ classmate within a week or ¡®accidentally¡¯ meet her and she asks you out¡ªno matter her reason¡ªmake sure to reject her. Whatever sob story or memories she uses, just tell her, ¡®I love my fianc¨¦e very much.¡¯ Choke her with that sentence!¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t have my number. Do you think everyone can have my private number? Besides, she can¡¯t call me at work, especially with her laid-back¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang stopped just in time, almost saying a word that Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, let me, a psychologist, educate you. A person who hangs ¡®unpretentious,¡¯ ¡®I don¡¯t care about anything,¡¯ and ¡®I don¡¯t want much¡¯ on their mouth usually has a narrow-minded mentality. For example, some people claim to have a big heart, but once their back is turned, they¡¯ll betray you. These labels are often double standards, holding others to strict standards while never feeling like the world owes them anything. Yet when they betray the world, they get away with saying they¡¯re just easygoing and have a big heart. That¡¯s why I find those words particularly annoying. A big heart is not an excuse for hurting others! Nor can it justify the act!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words were very straightforward.


    Many people in this world are like this, claiming to be extremely generous while not reflecting on their actions and blaming others for being too petty. And there¡¯s a proportionally high number of them¡ª two or three out of every ten.


    She had been with Yu Minglang for over three years already, and aside from the lack of a marriage certificate, their life was virtually the same as a married couple.


    Their assets were mixed together, and both their bodies and emotions were inseparable. She didn¡¯t want anyone or anything to interfere with her stable life.


    For now, this Yu Xiaoqian woman was not on her radar. But an outstanding man like Yu Minglang would always have women who liked him no matter where he went. To prevent various flies and mosquitoes from swarming him in the future, she had to brainwash him: aside from his wife, all other women were trash!


    ¡°Let¡¯s make a bet. If this woman¡ª¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, Qian Bao, my little darling, sweetie, are you sure you want to waste our time on an unrelated person?¡±


    The phrase ¡°unrelated person¡± finally pleased Xiao Qian.


    Having achieved her goal of taking preventative measures, she did not intend to dwell on this matter any longer.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go take a shower.¡±


    There were two bathrooms at home. Xiao Qian pushed him towards one of them, but he followed her in eagerly.


    ¡°Save some water; let¡¯s shower together.¡±


    His words sounded grand and righteous.


    ¡°Wife, why are you so attractive? This skin is just so irresistible. Don¡¯t learn from those seductive women outside. They have a suffocating scent while my wife is all-natural~¡±


    She always had a lovely, natural fragrance.


    ¡°You just praised those outside women for their huge transformations since their teenage years.¡± Xiao Qian inadvertently let out a sour remark.


    ¡°Can you not spoil the mood? I didn¡¯t finish. I was about to say I think she looked better when she was young.¡±


    ¡°Huh, you still remember her appearance from when she was little¡­¡±


    His amused, jealous expression pleased him. He raised his hand with a bit of pride, ¡°Qian Bao, look at my muscles. Don¡¯t I also attract women when I go out?¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted. How could he not attract people?


    He had family and background, handsome looks gifted by his parents, and a wealthy and dashing job. Put him anywhere, and there would be women throwing themselves at him.


    Especially over the past two years, Xiao Qian¡¯s styling has made his clothing taste more and more masculine. If he spent more time outside with or without doing anything, plenty of women would devise ways to cling to him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my lady. My eyes are only for you, and my lifestyle will never get out of hand.¡± Yu Minglang leaned down for a kiss. ¡°If you dare let anyone else touch what¡¯s mine or use the skills I¡¯ve taught you on other women, I¡¯ll make you lose everything you gained!¡±


    Yu Minglang was scared into submission.

 Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: Chapter 547: Forced Marriage and Catching the Culprit

    Chapter 573: Chapter 547: Forced Marriage and Catching the Culprit


    ¡°What are you laughing at! I¡¯m so worried, but I just can¡¯t stand this little brat. Everyone is worried about his future while he acts like there¡¯s nothing wrong. Qian¡¯er, can you come up with a solution for your brother?¡±


    ¡°How can we solve it? Whatever he gets in the exam will be what he gets. Even Comrade Liao Fugui can¡¯t solve this problem, so there¡¯s nothing we can do.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke realistically. Her brother wasn¡¯t dumb and even had keen observational skills, but studying was just not his strength.


    During his middle school entrance exams, she and Yu Minglang took turns tutoring him and using a small whip to keep him in line. He barely got into a high school with terrible enrollment rates. After consulting with Jia Xiufang, they paid a high price to transfer him to a private high school with better teaching quality. He then received one-on-one tutoring from a Ph.D. mentor, only to score 250 on the third mock exam¡­


    Even Yu Minglang sympathized with Liao Fugui. Brother Fu Gui was probably very wronged by this result.


    ¡°With his score, he can barely get into a junior college or vocational school. Do we really have to spend money on that and wait a few years for him to buy a diploma?¡± Jia Xiufang¡¯s ambition had grown over the years, as she no longer dealt with recycled building materials but had opened a larger dry cleaning shop fully staffed with hired help. She occasionally went to check the accounts.


    Family financial conditions had improved over the years, and they now had enough money to live a worry-free life. With several storefront rentals providing additional income, the family¡¯s expenses were all covered by Father Liao. Jia Xiufang enjoyed her leisure time, living the life of a pampered official¡¯s wife.


    The only thing weighing on her mind was her son¡¯s future. She didn¡¯t want him to learn a trade and tread the same difficult path she had, but his academic performance was just not good enough, leaving her in a dilemma.


    ¡°I will discuss his future with Ming Lang and give you an answer later.¡± Xiao Qian already had a plan for her brother¡¯s future, but she hadn¡¯t consulted him yet.


    ¡°Neither you nor your brother gives me peace of mind,¡± Jia Xiufang complained.


    ¡°Are you getting a bit carried away as an official¡¯s wife, mom? How am I not giving you peace of mind?¡± Xiao Qian retorted.


    ¡°You and Ming Lang have been engaged for so long! You¡¯re almost getting your master¡¯s degree, why hasn¡¯t he proposed marriage yet? You two have slept together so many times, I haven¡¯t even bothered to mention it, but you are getting older every day¡ª¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, Mom, are you saying I¡¯m old?!¡± Xiao Qian felt attacked.


    She had fast-tracked her education by two years and was just in her early twenties. How could her prime age be dismissed as ¡°older¡± by her mother?


    ¡°Liao Uncle¡¯s niece is your age, and she¡¯s already married with a baby. She even brought the baby over for me to see yesterday. You should ask Ming Lang when the wedding can be held. What¡¯s the point of dragging it out? I wanted you to get married when you graduated from university, but you insisted on waiting until you finished your master¡¯s degree. Now that you¡¯re about to graduate, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll want to wait even longer until you get a Ph.D.¡­¡±


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice was always loud, and it clearly reached Yu Minglang¡¯s ears through the phone. The delicate topic of marriage immediately captured Yu Minglang¡¯s full attention, and he openly began eavesdropping, even snatching Xiao Qian¡¯s phone and turning on the speaker.


    Xiao Qian angrily stomped on his foot, but that couldn¡¯t deter Brother Lang from listening to the discussion of crucial matters!


    He even responded smugly with his eyes, ¡°This isn¡¯t just your secret. It involves me too!¡±


    Taking advantage of his height, Yu Minglang held the phone up high. Afraid her mother would say something else, Xiao Qian rushed to give her a heads up.


    ¡°Mom, watch what you say, and don¡¯t just blurt anything out.¡±


    ¡°You little brat! Am I not using my head when I speak? Haven¡¯t you and Ming Lang done all the things you should and shouldn¡¯t have done without thinking? You two did all that without your head but with your kidneys!¡±


    A mother wouldn¡¯t be so cautious when speaking with her daughter, so Jia Xiufang had no idea that her son-in-law was listening in as well.


    ¡°Mom, it seems like you¡¯re very busy. Go do your work. If you don¡¯t cook dinner soon, Liao Uncle will go hungry.¡± Xiao Qian felt completely helpless. Why did she have a mother who would embarrass her like this?


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to deflect, hurry up and discuss the marriage issue with Ming Lang. If this kid dares to sleep with you and not marry you, I¡¯ll have to personally have a talk with him!¡±


    ¡°Aunt, I am more than willing to marry Xiao Qian. As soon as she agrees, I will start making wedding preparations.¡±


    ¡°Ai Ma!¡±


    Accompanied by Jia Xiufang¡¯s surprised voice, the sound of something falling to the ground could be heard. It was probably the phone being dropped in shock.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes. Serves her right!


    This menopausal old lady talked non-stop, and now she¡¯s been overheard, right?


    ¡°I told you to think before you speak, but you didn¡¯t listen!¡± Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t the least bit sympathetic towards her mother. She just felt a bit awkward, as if she and her mother were forcing Yu Minglang into marriage. She didn¡¯t want to look at Yu Minglang¡¯s expression right now, but the corner of her eye still involuntarily glanced in his direction.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s expression was very serious. Marriage was a significant matter for him and couldn¡¯t be taken lightly.


    After five long seconds of silence on the other end of the line, Jia Xiufang¡¯s voice came through again, decidedly gentler than when she had spoken with Xiao Qian earlier.


    ¡°Ming Lang, are you with Qian¡¯er? Have you eaten yet?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re cooking right now. Aunt, I¡¯m willing to marry Xiao Qian. We will discuss the wedding date together and then let you know. As for Da Long¡¯s issue, don¡¯t worry about it. We¡¯ll come back together once Qian¡¯er is on vacation. Let¡¯s have a family discussion.¡±


    ¡°Oh, oh, oh! There¡¯s no hurry¡ªcan you come back next week?¡± Jia Xiufang sounded quite happy. Although it was a bit awkward to have her conversation overheard by her son-in-law, Yu Minglang¡¯s words were satisfying. She pretended not to be in a hurry, but she was already thinking about setting a date.


    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll take time off.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk when you come back!¡± Jia Xiufang, imagining her daughter in a wedding dress, instantly forgot the bitterness of her son¡¯s 250-point mock exam score and merrily hung up the phone.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, did you hear everything Aunt said?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes dodged his. ¡°I heard her. She was just talking about my brother¡¯s 250-point dilemma, right? I was just about to discuss this with you¡ª¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about his issue later. I meant our marriage¡ª¡±


    ¡°Ah, I think we¡¯re out of vinegar at home. It¡¯s so hard to eat dumplings without vinegar. I¡¯ll go buy some.¡±


    Without waiting for him to finish, Xiao Qian returned to the bedroom, quickly changed her clothes, and dashed out, not even bothering to notice Yu Minglang¡¯s expression.


    Yu Minglang watched her retreating figure thoughtfully. Was he overthinking things?


    Why did it seem like Xiao Mei was avoiding the topic of marriage?


    Was it because his proposal wasn¡¯t formal enough, or the setting was all wrong?


    Yu Minglang glanced down at his shorts and the flour on his hands. Fine, the atmosphere was a bit off. They could talk about it later.


    He had taken all his saved vacation time for this purpose. He had to see this matter through.


    He was going to propose, to have Xiao Mei¡¯s name printed on that red book together with his, that red marriage certificate.

 Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: Chapter 548: Fear and Seeing Through

    Chapter 574: Chapter 548: Fear and Seeing Through


    Jia Xiufang¡¯s marriage-pushing call left Xiao Qian feeling a little confused.


    She noticed Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude, how seriously he took his half-month leave, which meant this time he would probably be genuine.


    After going downstairs, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t go straight to the supermarket; instead, she sat on the flower bed, feeling a little flustered.


    When Liao Fugui¡¯s call came in, she didn¡¯t hear it until the ringtone had gone off twice, being too lost in thought.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, can you take this case?¡± Liao Fugui¡¯s voice was a little hoarse, probably from a heated conversations with Da Long.


    ¡°What case?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s from a friend at the Anti-domestic Violence Center who referred the case to me ¨C a woman was badly beaten by her husband and underwent a domestic violence examination. They suspect she has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for makeup, as the reason her husband abuses her is her enormous annual expenditure on cosmetics, with lipstick alone costing 20,000 yuan.¡±


    ¡°Whoever married that woman is responsible for finishing their life with her; if they can¡¯t handle it, they shouldn¡¯t have married her in the first place. What sort of man beats his wife?¡±


    ¡°The husband earns less than 10,000 yuan a year, and she spends more on cosmetics than on household expenses and borrowed money to buy them. After several failed discussions, the husband, overwhelmed with the burden of debt, impulsively hit her. Due to her obsession with makeup, this woman has missed out on her career, and now her family is on the verge of breaking apart.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t take cases where both parties seem determined to ruin each other. I don¡¯t have that much compassion.¡±


    For a case with no money and a story Xiao Qian found annoying, she didn¡¯t even want to entertain the idea of offering help.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll find someone else for her. By the way, Qian¡¯er, what exactly is this makeup Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?¡±


    Liao Fugui¡¯s career is to identify mentally ill people, but he doesn¡¯t have as deep an understanding of psychological issues as Xiao Qian.


    ¡°It¡¯s a kind of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which is similar to drug addiction in physiological mechanisms.¡±


    ¡°Is it that serious? Can¡¯t they restrain themselves from putting on makeup?¡±


    ¡°They can¡¯t. People with drug addiction and makeup OCD start voluntarily, but once addicted, they can¡¯t control themselves. Some even meticulously apply makeup when going downstairs in their pajamas to buy a watermelon.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s tone was emotional during that last sentence.


    ¡°But the person seeking consultation has received higher education, it¡¯s strange that she would be like this.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s educated women who are more likely to have makeup OCD. Once afflicted, their brain circuits change, showing tendencies toward depression and anxiety. Ultimately, people with makeup OCD want to mask their fear of failure through this behavior. By the way, psychological issues have nothing to do with the level of education.¡±


    Liao Fugui took note of what Xiao Qian said. Although their fields were slightly different, she always provided him with fresh perspectives that greatly helped his work.


    ¡°By the way, Qian¡¯er, I heard from Auntie that you¡¯re getting married?¡±


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes. Her mother couldn¡¯t hold back information at all; did she broadcast it to the whole family right after putting down the phone?


    ¡°I haven¡¯t decided yet; I don¡¯t really want to get married.¡±


    ¡°Why not?¡±


    To everyone in the family, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were already a perfect match. As soon as Jia Xiufang finished the call, she started excitedly planning her daughter¡¯s wedding. Liao Fugui also caught some of that joy, and after interacting with Xiao Qian a few times, his little crush on her completely vanished.


    He really couldn¡¯t handle a woman with this kind of personality, and was better off remaining her ¡°eldest brother¡±; a clever younger sister and an indescribable younger brother made Liao Fugui feel quite happy.


    ¡°I keep thinking my current mission in life shouldn¡¯t be to get married. There are still things to do, like preparing for my PhD exams, and he¡¯s busy with work too¡­¡±


    Liao Fugui could hear Xiao Qian dodging the conversation in her tone.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you don¡¯t have pre-marriage phobia, do you?¡±


    Xiao Qian felt cold sweat in her palms and forced a laugh, ¡°How could I? What am I afraid of? We¡¯ve known each other for so long, how could I have pre-marriage phobia, hehehehehe¡­¡±


    The last series of awkward laughter made even the leaves on the nearby tree shake.


    ¡°You give me the impression of someone with pre-marriage phobia, always prepared to flee from marriage. I remember I gave you a case like that before, and you even cured the person. Your feelings now are just like that consultee! Can pre-marriage phobia cause uncontrollable changes in one¡¯s brain circuits too?¡±


    Damn you, Liao Fugui! He usually looked like a bookworm and acted wooden, but suddenly, during this crucial moment, he became sharp.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have pre-marriage phobia. I, don¡¯t, have it!¡±


    ¡°Great people once said that if you don¡¯t have the correct view on love and marriage, you have no soul. Qian¡¯er, you need to adjust your mindset now.¡±


    ¡°Liao Fugui, are you making fun of me for not memorizing quotes? The original statement is that if you don¡¯t have the correct political viewpoint, you have no soul!¡± Xiao Qian was furious.


    ¡°In matters of marriage, we must apply what we learn! Your view on love and marriage is already skewed. I think you should have a good talk with Minglang.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone, and as she did so, a leaf fell on her head. She tried to remove it but ended up touching another pair of hands instead.


    Yu Minglang had been standing behind her for some time.


    Taken by surprise, Xiao Qian wondered how much he had heard, but his expression was unreadable when he tried to hide his thoughts.


    ¡°Why did you come out?¡± she asked, feeling guilty and testing his reaction.


    ¡°I came to see where you had gone to buy that bottle of vinegar. The dumplings are already packed.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯ve been out for so long, never mind, let¡¯s go home and eat.¡±


    Xiao Qian dragged his arm and started to walk back home, but Yu Minglang didn¡¯t move.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, does being with me make you feel uneasy?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll only feel uneasy if there¡¯s no vinegar for the dumplings. Let¡¯s go, quickly, I¡¯m starving to death!¡± Xiao Qian deliberately avoided the topic, afraid he would continue.


    Yu Minglang pursed his lips and didn¡¯t say anything else.


    During dinner, Xiao Qian remained on guard, fearing he would bring up anything related to their marriage talks or the phone call. Thankfully, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t mention it, and she thought he probably hadn¡¯t heard her conversation with Fugui.


    In the afternoon, Yu Minglang went out to buy something and didn¡¯t return for nearly two hours. Xiao Qian thought about calling him to ask where he was but ultimately decided it wasn¡¯t appropriate.


    There was a group meeting at the school next week discussing papers related to phobias, and Xiao Qian was preparing materials. As she looked at the word ¡°fear¡± on paper, she thought of what Liao Fugui had said.


    Did she really have pre-marriage phobia?


    She had fled her wedding in her past life, and now she and Yu Minglang had a great relationship without any issues. He took good care of her, and they had won over each other¡¯s families ¨C they just needed to get a marriage certificate. What was she so afraid of?


    Admitting her fear was terrifying because it didn¡¯t fit her style. She had never been afraid of anything, so how could she be afraid of starting a family with the man she loved?


    And she was studying Clinical Psychology; how could she have this kind of problem¡­


    Psychological issues had nothing to do with the level of education, and those with psychological issues certainly couldn¡¯t control their behavior and brain. This sentence she had just explained to Fugui suddenly popped into her mind.


    Xiao Qian put down her pen and stared blankly at the pile of manuscripts, which Yu Minglang, who had just come home, saw without her noticing.

 Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: Chapter 549: Countermeasures and Art

    Chapter 575: Chapter 549: Countermeasures and Art


    ¡°Why did it take you so long?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang took out several small boxes from his pocket and complained, ¡°I had to go to several pharmacies to find them, but I saw a very cute baby on the way.¡±


    It was just a very ordinary sentence, but when it fell into Xiao Qian¡¯s ears, who was suspected of having premarital panic disorder, she over-interpreted it.


    ¡°A very cute¡­baby?¡±


    Cute baby = want to have a baby = get married because of the baby!


    Yu Minglang saw her like a frightened bird and sighed inwardly, but couldn¡¯t show it on his face.


    ¡°I do like children, but it¡¯s not suitable for you to have children in your current situation. Let¡¯s wait a few years.¡±


    When it came to children, Xiao Qian became nervous again, fearing that he would mention marriage.


    But he didn¡¯t bring it up anymore, and they both got along happily. When she was writing her thesis, he would find something to do by her side, and her work efficiency improved when he was at home, which made her feel at ease.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t understand her own situation. She really liked being with him, but he got anxious when marriage was mentioned.


    Fortunately, Yu Minglang never mentioned marriage again, but he did bring up Da Long during dinner.


    ¡°What are your plans for Da Long?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian put down her bowl, ¡°I think it¡¯s meaningless to spend money on getting him a college diploma and letting him hang around in college for a few years. Schools that sell diplomas have a very poor learning atmosphere. Most playboys gather together to discuss how to spend money, play games, and flirt with girls. Chen Zilong would learn bad habits if he went there.¡±


    Despite being poor at studying, Chen Zilong is incredibly quick at learning bad habits. Without a good environment, he would be ruined in minutes, and his previous life was proof of that.


    ¡°But at his age, it¡¯s a bit young, and his world view and values haven¡¯t formed yet, so sending him into society too early could easily lead him down a bad path.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, as she had been thinking the same thing.


    ¡°So you¡¯re thinking of¡ª¡± Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian, and they both said it together.


    ¡°Going to train!¡±


    Indeed, they were in sync, thinking the same thing.


    ¡°But Qian Bao, have you asked Da Long if he wants to go train?¡±


    Yu Minglang thought that it was an excellent place for personal training. Chen Zilong¡¯s temperament and character would benefit from two years of service, so if this kid really wasn¡¯t meant to study, it would be better to send him for training for two years and consider his future later.


    ¡°There¡¯s no way he would willingly do it, given his lazy nature. I don¡¯t need to discuss this with him. If he can¡¯t even get into a third-tier college after the entrance exams, I¡¯ll send him away directly. As soon as autumn comes, I¡¯ll send him over. If he dares to run, then it¡¯s a big deal, but I don¡¯t think he¡¯ll have the guts.¡±


    Xiao Qian was very tough on her younger brother.


    ¡°Have you talked to him about it before?¡±


    ¡°I mentioned it once, but you know what this stinky kid said?¡± Xiao Qian was both angry and amused.


    ¡°What did he say?¡± Yu Minglang asked curiously.


    ¡°He said he doesn¡¯t want to go.¡±


    This didn¡¯t surprise Yu Minglang at all, ¡°He¡¯s even picky about that? They don¡¯t just accept anybody!¡±


    ¡°He said that it consumes hormones and increases cortisol to counteract hormones, so he wouldn¡¯t have any interest in the opposite sex due to excessive fatigue.¡±


    ¡°How can this stinky kid, who¡¯s a slacker student, come up with such a reasonable explanation!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s face darkened.


    Xiao Qian found it very amusing to see him like this.


    Actually, Chen Zilong wouldn¡¯t say it so bluntly. Although they have a good relationship as siblings in recent years, he wouldn¡¯t say such things to his sister. Chen Zilong only subtly hinted that he heard that excessive exercise could cause issues with ¡®that,¡¯ and asked Xiao Qian to help Yu Minglang in this regard since he supposedly saw it in a book.


    Xiao Qian specifically found that book, which did have such a view, stating that there would be no interest after excessive exercise. The theory was proposed by a doctor.


    ¡°In the name of people who love sports, I must take revenge on the plaything that put forward this false view. Tell me who talked to Da Long about this, I¡¯ll shatter their windows!¡±


    Yu Minglang gritted his teeth in anger as this was just too hateful. Seeing Xiao Qian secretly laughing, he guessed she was doing it on purpose and forcefully pulled her onto his lap to prevent her from running away.


    ¡°I¡¯ve also read the theory proposed by that foreign devil doctor of yours, but it¡¯s one-sided. At first, high-intensity training will indeed consume hormones for a while, but people¡¯s potential is constantly improving. When the body adapts to this state, hormone levels will increase. So it¡¯ll only get better, not worse! And as someone who has personally experienced it, shouldn¡¯t you be debunking these pseudoscientific theories and spreading the correct values to your brother instead of stirring up trouble?!¡±


    He could tolerate anything but this. Moreover, this view has reached the level of a broad generalization, and people who say such things should be beaten up by a group of energetic young men in turn!


    ¡°As his sister, how could I possibly say these things to my brother in detail? He has to try it for himself, or other people¡¯s words will be useless. Xiao Qiang, why don¡¯t you have a good talk with him?¡±


    Yu Minglang was about to agree when he suddenly felt there was something wrong! Xiao Qian slipped away like a slippery mudfish, and she had to run without getting caught.


    ¡°Chen Xiaomei! Stop running! I told you not to read those messy things from Shi Touyu¡¯s drawings, and she¡¯s already leading you astray. Come here!¡±


    Shi Touyu¡¯s comics have been doing pretty well overseas, and those subjects wouldn¡¯t pass censorship in the mainland, so she took them abroad.


    Her bestselling works include ¡°My Brother¡¯s Love Story is Definitely Wrong¡± and ¡°Silent Cry¡± which are best-selling BL works, and definitely not for children to read, need to emphasize that the values are indeed problematic.


    So when Yu Minglang realized what was going on, he became furious and chased Xiao Qian around the room. Xiao Qian had a bad thought and decided not to tell Yu Minglang that Shi Touyu had recently transitioned and drawn a new work.


    In that comic, the female lead had a beauty mark on her forehead similar to herself, and she was accompanied by an evolving wolf who would bite anyone who approached the female lead.


    Xiao Qian thought, art really does come from life¡­

 Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: Chapter 551: Fear of Marriage and Resignation

    Chapter 577: Chapter 551: Fear of Marriage and Resignation


    Probably because yesterday¡¯s program involved a third person in the family, almost all of the calls today were about this issue.


    What to do if your husband has a mistress.


    What to do about the seven-year itch.


    There was even one asking about divorce due to her husband¡¯s snoring.


    Xiao Qian was very familiar with these issues, as her late-night radio show was all about listening to people¡¯s emotional problems. When people are in a good mood, they rarely think about seeking help from others, but when they have worries, they think about calling.


    Most of these concerns had to do with family, and she had long grown numb to them. But all the while, Yu Minglang seemed deep in thought.


    He began to understand Xiao Mei¡¯s pre-marriage phobia.


    She grew up in a special family, where the strained relationship between her father and mother had made her subconsciously reject marriage from an early age.


    Although Jia Xiufang¡¯s family had reorganized and seemed to be much better off now, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t go home often. Her impression of home was still stuck in that childhood filled with arguments.


    Later, she studied clinical psychology and encountered all kinds of troubled people. She had seen many unhealthy families.


    It was normal for her to feel anxious and fearful about marriage. Yu Minglang admitted that he felt uncomfortable when she first tried to escape marriage.


    After he read some more information at the bookstore, his discomfort turned into heartache. Especially when he went downstairs to buy water and overheard two night shift workers talking, his heartache became more apparent.


    When Xiao Qian finished recording the show, she saw him in deep thought, half leaning on the door. She waved in front of his eyes.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°Quit.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Xiao Qian thought she heard wrong.


    The director on the side pretended to organize his materials while listening intently.


    ¡°Quit your job. If you¡¯re too embarrassed to tell Professor Liu, I¡¯ll do it.¡±


    He didn¡¯t want her to continue doing this.


    His heart ached for her after listening for a while and being exposed to these issues, thinking they must have strengthened her subconscious unease about marriage.


    ¡°Why are you suddenly talking about this?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what had triggered him. Before they arrived, he had been fine. Why did he want her to stop after recording just one show?


    ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it when we get back.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to talk about it in front of others.


    On the way back, Xiao Qian brought up the topic again.


    ¡°Why did you suddenly want me to quit?¡±


    ¡°When I went downstairs to buy water, I overheard two night shift workers talking. They said¡­¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s face darkened as he thought about their conversation.


    ¡°What did they say?¡±


    ¡°They said that a radio host who worked on a psychological talk show had committed suicide before.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about that too. The host before me was a really nice person, and it¡¯s a pity that he was so young.¡±


    The suicide rate of hosts for psychological talk shows is quite high.


    In fact, not only hosts but also psychologists have high suicide rates.


    ¡°Stop doing it. Why not do something else that doesn¡¯t require you to come out so late, ruin your sleep and listen to other people¡¯s emotional garbage every day.¡± Yu Minglang originally didn¡¯t want to interfere with her work, but his heart felt blocked when he heard about the suicide.


    He couldn¡¯t imagine what he would do if it were Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Do you even know what my major is? Doing clinical work means acting as a listener for all kinds of emotional problems. Dealing with emotional garbage on the radio is nothing compared to the psychological problems I¡¯ll face later in my career. If you can¡¯t handle me doing this, what will you do when I start my real job?¡±


    As soon as he heard that her future work would be even more serious, Yu Minglang¡¯s mind immediately conjured up 26 ways to commit suicide, and his face went pale as if he were suffocating.


    Without thinking, he blurted out.


    ¡°Stop working, I¡¯ll support you at home.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked deeply into his eyes, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore.¡±


    As soon as Yu Minglang heard her tone, he knew he had messed things up.


    ¡°I¡¯m just worried about you. If you¡¯re exposed to negative information every day and it¡¯s already affecting your own life, why do you still want to do this job?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you go home too? I¡¯ll support you. No matter how dangerous my career is, can it be more dangerous than how busy you are every day? Why do you still do your job if you¡¯re so busy every day?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not the same at all!¡± Yu Minglang was getting irritable.


    ¡°Yes, it is. Many professions are considered high-risk. If you think it¡¯s dangerous and don¡¯t want to do it, what about those vacant positions? If you think doing this job is dangerous and want to put me in a glass bottle, then who will be the psychologists?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t misrepresent what I¡¯m saying. It¡¯s not the same. I just want you to be happy every day, not under so much pressure.¡± Faced with her eloquence, Yu Minglang felt a bit frustrated, but he still insisted on his point of view.


    ¡°Where did you get the idea that I¡¯m not happy? I don¡¯t think the pressure is that big. I can handle these counseling sessions easily, and I don¡¯t bring my work emotions home, so you don¡¯t need to worry that I¡¯ll become depressed like those before me.¡±


    You may not be depressed, but you¡¯re afraid of marriage! Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t say these words; he could only feel anxious in his heart.


    When they got home, he went to the supermarket. Xiao Qian thought he was buying another set of condoms, wondering why he was still buying them tonight after buying them this morning.


    Oh, he must know that tomorrow and the day after are both days off, so he wants to have sex multiple times?


    This idea made her a little embarrassed and somewhat anticipative. Yu Xiaoqiang was not someone who was only capable of doing the same thing multiple times, he had many surprises in store. For Xiao Qian, who was under a lot of pressure now, this might be a good way to relieve stress.


    But her expectations were unfulfilled. When they got home, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t join her in taking a yin-yang bath like yesterday. Xiao Qian took a bath and went to bed early. When she saw that he wasn¡¯t reacting, she went to the living room and saw him standing on the balcony, taking a small box out of his pocket. But it wasn¡¯t filled with condoms ¨C it was filled with cigarettes.


    She had hardly seen him smoke before. What was going on that put him under so much pressure?


    Xiao Qian leaned against the bedroom door, watching Yu Minglang silently smoke on the balcony, his thoughts centered on her.


    Xiao Qian thought about it but decided not to disturb him. She knew that every man had a stage where they would particularly enjoy solitude.


    The biggest difference between men and women is that when women have a problem, their first reaction is to confide in friends, while men prefer to retreat into their own mental world. That mental world is their secret garden. Men do not like to confide and do not need consolation. When they encounter difficulties, what they need is cigarettes, alcohol, and time alone.


    Xiao Qian gave up on the idea of accompanying him and went back to her room to lie down. She needed some alone time as well.


    Perhaps Qiuqiu was right about what she had once said. Inside Boss Qian¡¯s soul lived a strong T, and sometimes her thoughts were indeed very close to a man¡¯s.


    But that night, even though he lay beside her, the nightmares that had disappeared for a day returned. Xiao Qian woke up suddenly from her nightmare, only to find that Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t slept and had been watching her intently for who knows how long.

 Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: Chapter 552: Taking the Blame and Determination

    Chapter 578: Chapter 552: Taking the Blame and Determination


    ¡°Having a nightmare?¡± Yu Minglang hugged her shoulders and placed his hand on her chest, where a restless heart resided due to the nightmare.


    ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s okay, it will be better in a few days.¡±


    ¡°What did you dream about?¡± He had just watched her ponder the question, and saw her tossing and turning, with a pained expression on her face. He hadn¡¯t had time to wake her up, but she had awoken on her own.


    When Xiao Qian first woke up, her expression was as pained as possible, making his heart ache unbearably.


    ¡°Nothing, I¡¯ve forgotten it. Let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze was evasive; she didn¡¯t want to discuss this topic.


    ¡°Xiao Mei¡­¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Can you still not trust me completely?¡± It had been so long, and he still couldn¡¯t get Xiao Mei to trust him completely?


    ¡°People need space, even the closest people need their own space.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words made Yu Minglang purse his lips, but he didn¡¯t say anything further.


    He thought he knew what to do.


    After that night, Yu Minglang still took care of the housework as usual, but Xiao Qian felt that something was off about him.


    Perhaps he had become more silent, and the balcony had become his thinking spot. Xiao Qian remembered that when they first started dating, he had said that when they decorate their new house in the future, they would have a thinking room in the house.


    At the time, she thought he was joking, but now it seemed like they might need such a place indeed.


    In the past few years they had been dating, they had never had a long vacation and so much time together like they do now. It was the first time Xiao Qian saw Yu Minglang¡¯s silent side. When he first started thinking this way, she still wanted to give him enough thinking time and independent space.


    This situation continued until the 3rd day; Xiao Qian felt that they couldn¡¯t go on like this anymore.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s game of Silence of the Lambs had lasted more than three days, and her nightmares were getting worse each time.


    She wanted to have a good talk with Yu Minglang after the meeting.


    The weekly meeting is an unavoidable important moment for graduate students. When Xiao Qian arrived, the seats were already full, except for the two empty seats in the middle. The one in the center was reserved for the big boss, Professor Liu, and the one next to the big boss was for Xiao Qian.


    If Xiao Qian didn¡¯t come, no one would dare sit in that position because it was the closest to big boss Professor Liu. Usually, the first one to report at the meeting would be here. Professor Liu had an attitude of treating whoever was close to her harshly, always using the people around her as scapegoats.


    This was precisely why Boss Qian was perfect; even with the big boss¡¯s strict demands, she could hardly find any faults in her. Anyone else would have collapsed long ago.


    There was only one graduate student led by big boss: Xiao Qian. The other few mentors were PhD students, and the rest of the people followed the young bosses.


    Xiao Qian glanced at the empty seat of the big boss and asked the melon-faced girl next to her, ¡°Xiao Cha, where is the big boss?¡±


    The girl sitting next to her, Lu Xiaocha, was a graduate student led by the young boss. She was a foodie with a round apple face and big eyes, liked to stuff her cheeks with food until they were puffed out, and carried a small bag filled with various snacks.


    ¡°I heard she has something to do, so she won¡¯t be coming. Boss Qian, let¡¯s go to the buffet together at noon. There¡¯s a delicious hot pot buffet just opened at the school gate.¡± The daily routine of a foodie is all about what to eat and where to eat.


    ¡°Not today, I have something to do.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Professor Liu¡¯s empty seat, guessing that she had gone to treat someone.


    She asked Yu Minglang to pick her up after the group meeting, and by then, she should have a good talk with him.


    At this moment, the big boss was indeed treating someone, but this ¡°consultee¡± was quite special.


    ¡°Ming Lang, what brings you here?¡±


    Yu Minglang sat on Auntie Liu¡¯s sofa, looking a bit serious.


    ¡°Auntie Liu, do people in your profession keep patients¡¯ information strictly confidential?¡±


    ¡°Yes. are you having any issues? Don¡¯t tease me. Don¡¯t you have regular psychological evaluations?¡±


    Professor Liu received Yu Minglang¡¯s call on her way to the laboratory and had canceled her trip.


    ¡°I have a favor to ask of you. I hope our conversation remains completely confidential and that no one knows, including my fianc¨¦e.¡±


    Although he had tried his best to gather information, it was still too little in terms of professional knowledge in this area.


    Faced with difficulties, Yu Minglang chose not to evade but to confront the future head-on.


    ¡°You really have a problem?¡± Professor Liu also became serious.


    Yu Minglang nodded, ¡°I have pre-marriage phobia. Please tell me what to do.¡±


    ¡°You¡­?¡± Professor Liu looked left and right, her eyes filled with doubt.


    Yu Minglang nodded without hesitation, ¡°It¡¯s me. I am now filled with uncertainty about marriage and always want to escape from it. I have nightmares every night. Please tell me what to do.¡±


    ¡°To be honest with a psychologist, is it really you?¡± Professor Liu seemed to understand something as she pushed up her glasses.


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t possibly say it was Xiao Qian.


    She was now a licensed psychological counselor, how could he say she had a problem? Yu Minglang knew that Professor Liu would be suspicious, but as long as he insisted that he had a problem, she couldn¡¯t do anything about him.


    He knew what Auntie Liu was like; she would never go to Xiao Qian to verify the matter. All he needed to know was how to help Xiao Qian overcome her psychological problems. Researching information was too one-sided and clueless, it was better to ask an expert directly.


    ¡°Does she know you¡¯re doing this for her?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not doing it for her, I¡¯m doing it for myself.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    ¡°I decided to choose her because I wanted her to be happy, so I¡¯m just fulfilling my promise to her. It has nothing to do with her. There¡¯s no need to tell her. Just tell me what I should do.¡±


    ¡°Premarital fear is a very minor psychological issue. There are three situations that can cause premarriage phobia. The first one is from internal emotional blockage and psychological trauma experience, especially children from divorced parents or rejected by their parents are prone to such problems. Your family is quite happy, right?¡±


    In order to protect his love, Youngest Brother Yu could lie without thinking.


    ¡°My parents also quarrel. When I called home the day before yesterday, my mom was still arguing with my dad. My dad said my mom wouldn¡¯t let him drink and was even stingy about his food, claiming that they couldn¡¯t go on living like this.¡±


    Professor Liu almost laughed. In order to protect his girlfriend, he dared to say anything. But she managed to hold her laughter in.


    ¡°There is another possibility, pursuing perfection and preferring to do without than accept anything less than perfect. What she is expecting is a perfect life, and she¡¯s worried that marriage will make her perfection disappear.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am looking forward to perfection ¨C a wife, a child, and a warm bedstead. A daughter would be best, but a son is also good.¡±


    But is that how Xiao Qian thought? Yu Minglang was somewhat uncertain.


    Professor Liu really wanted to find a mirror for Yu Minglang; is this really the expression someone with premarriage phobia would have? It¡¯s obviously premarriage anticipation syndrome. He was just missing a few words carved on his face: I really want to get married now, and after getting married, I want a baby!

 Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: Chapter 553: Laughing and Guiding

    Chapter 579: Chapter 553: Laughing and Guiding


    ¡°The last kind can be ruled out, adults with a childlike mentality, that is, individuals who mentally have not grown up, they too can suffer from pre-marriage phobia.¡±


    ¡°Definitely not possible, she is very strong and mature, like a protective umbrella for the whole family.¡±


    If Xiao Qian¡¯s sense of responsibility is second to none, Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t think she fits the last category.


    ¡°Her?¡± Haha, you let it slip!


    ¡°I, I mean I am very strong, Auntie Liu, look at my mature expression.¡±


    Yu Minglang made a very serious face, Professor Liu looked at him expressionless for two seconds, then silently got up, walked to another room, closed the door, and laughter could be heard from the room.


    This was probably the funniest thing that had happened in a while, Professor Liu almost thought Yu Minglang came over to perform stand-up comedy. What an entertaining character!


    Yu Minglang twitched at the corner of his mouth, what had he done? Did Aunt Liu really have to react like this?


    Professor Liu finally stopped laughing and came out, then said seriously to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Treating pre-marriage phobia is actually quite simple. We will give the counselee a set of questions to determine the degree of pre-marriage phobia, but I think she knows the answers to those questions all too well, you can¡¯t catch her off guard¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me!¡± Yu Minglang seriously corrected.


    Professor Liu had a conditioned reflex, every time she saw Youngest Brother Yu so serious, she wanted to burst out laughing.


    ¡°Alright, I know these questions won¡¯t ¡®trap¡¯ you, so can you tell me the details of your recent situation?¡±


    ¡°Lately, I¡¯ve been having nightmares frequently. There are no abnormal behaviors during the day, and my work and studies are not affected. But I don¡¯t like to talk about marriage. I think you should change Xiao Mei¡¯s job.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that ¡®you¡¯ are the one who is sick? Why should I stop my student¡¯s work?¡± When Professor Liu heard about the nightmares, she also frowned and pondered.


    Is Xiao Qian¡¯s situation really that serious? She doesn¡¯t seem affected on a daily basis, and the papers and reports she submitted have no issues at all. Plus, Professor Liu listens to her radio program every term, and the standard is very high.


    ¡°Because I¡¯m currently unwell, I want her to keep me company. The job you arranged for her is crappy, listening to petty complaints every day. Can she be alright in such an environment?¡±


    ¡°Oh, I finally understand. You have so many counsellors to consult, but you chose to run to me. Is this your real motive?¡±


    Professor Liu finally understood. Yu Minglang was really interesting, he went around in circles just to get to this point. He really hit two birds with one stone, direct and effective!


    Yu Minglang must not trust the competence of others, and isn¡¯t comfortable sharing his concerns with others. That¡¯s why he decided to take a risk and consult Professor Liu. He wanted to find the most authoritative solution and also tried to convey his wish for Xiao Qian to change jobs to Professor Liu.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t want her to do this kind of job.¡±


    Yu Minglang believed that Xiao Qian¡¯s current mood must be related to dealing with these problems every day.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand, those who call in don¡¯t really have mental illness, they¡¯re just temporarily upset. If you really want to train her, why not let her go somewhere more relevant to her major.¡±


    Yu Minglang felt very distressed when he thought about his beloved being treated as a soundboard, being forced to listen to such nonsense every day.


    ¡°The problems she¡¯d face in a place more relevant to her major would be more complex than what she¡¯s dealing with now. Do you know Youngest Brother Yu, in many years of working, I¡¯ve never seen such a gifted child. Having such a child here with me, I¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re torturing her to death, who you fancy you torment. Look at how you fancy our Team Leader, he¡¯s skin and bones now.¡±


    Professor Liu was angry, ¡°You little rascal, stop messing around! Is it my fault that the old man is skinny? I don¡¯t let him compete with young people, but he doesn¡¯t listen. As a result, he overstrained himself and couldn¡¯t eat because of the pain. Is that my fault too?¡±


    ¡°Eh? Has he strained himself? Why haven¡¯t we heard him say this to us?¡±


    ¡°That old man is so concerned about face, how could he possibly admit that he overdid it when competing with you youngsters and strained himself? He didn¡¯t sleep well because of the pain, and of course he couldn¡¯t eat.¡±


    After the Team Leader and Professor Liu remarried, the two of them got along even better than before. They often call each other and when Professor Liu doesn¡¯t have class, she would go to see him.¡±


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you take care of him? He didn¡¯t tell us.¡±


    ¡°He is about to retire, I¡¯m busy ¡ª¡ª¡± Professor Liu almost blurted out but quickly changed topic as this was supposed to be a secret.


    ¡°I feel that Xiao Qian¡¯s mood is almost the same as how the Team Leader feels about you, talented people are always treasured. I¡¯m afraid one wrong move on my part could ruin her.¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Now what¡¯s the difference between how she is right now and being ruined? She doesn¡¯t even dare to get married anymore.


    ¡°You meanie, what are you laughing about? Let me tell you, pre-marriage phobia is really not a big problem. If the right methods are used, it can be quickly overcome. But she still has a long way to go, the difficulties for Xiao Qian now are not those things in the books. I arranged for her to be there to help her overcome her inner demons.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Yu Minglang sneered, he felt that Xiao Qian¡¯s demons were all drummed up by this old lady.


    ¡°Having interacted with Xiao Qian for so long, I feel that this child seems to have been hurt. Although she hides it very well, the wound is too deep. She doesn¡¯t want anyone to find out. hiding it is not good for her. It¡¯s better to use a gentle approach to squeeze the blood out of the wounds on her heart for easier healing. If you dare to question my professional level again, I¡¯ll let the Team Leader not set you¡ª¡ª¡± Professor Liu¡¯s words abruptly ended.


    ¡°Not set me onto what?¡± Yu Minglang curiously asked.


    Professor Liu revealed an I-won¡¯t-tell-you expression, extremely triumphant.


    Snubbed by the pretentious old lady, Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t afraid of her. He was the Team Leader¡¯s superior ace, could the Team Leader be swayed by her to bully him?


    ¡°I will now tell you the treatment plan, it can¡¯t really be considered treatment because her so-called mental illness is not severe at all. We¡¯ll call the upcoming plan guidance. Firstly, after you go back, do this¡­¡±


    Real mental illnesses are much more serious than pre-marriage phobia, the symptoms which Yu Minglang was very worried about, was viewed by Professor Liu as a tiny problem.


    After listening to Professor Liu¡¯s words, Yu Minglang questioned, ¡°Is it that simple?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s that simple, young man, remember to thank me sincerely when you start your happy days after getting married. If it weren¡¯t for me putting her in this position, letting her inner reactions magnify, if this kind of reaction occurs after you guys get married, it would be much more complex than now.¡±


    The principle is similar to the difference between chronic and acute. Acute attacks are severe, but generally easier to control, while chronic ones are hard to eradicate.

 Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Chapter 556: Covetous and Dangerous

    Chapter 582: Chapter 556: Covetous and Dangerous


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian had always been an outstanding presence, and this feeling deepened as he observed her work up close. He understood why Professor Liu valued her so much. Being in the broadcasting room, he could see the attitude Xiao Qian had when dealing with listener calls. Reminded of the true reason Professor Liu had told him about Xiao Qian joining the radio station, his recognition of her deepened.


    Everyone was waiting for her to shine, and all he had to do was protect her silently and wait for the flower to bloom.


    ¡°Ah¡­ Why does my stomach suddenly hurt?¡± The director clutched her stomach while the phone kept ringing. She looked at Yu Minglang helplessly.


    ¡°Handsome Husband, can you cover for me for a bit? I think I ate something bad last night, and I really need to go to the bathroom.¡±


    Handsome Husband = Meiwei¡¯s fianc¨¦


    Yu Minglang nodded, ¡°You go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll show you how to handle¡ª¡±


    ¡°No need, I remember. When a call comes in, do this¡­¡± Yu Minglang briefly recapped the process.


    The director¡¯s mouth shaped into an ¡®O¡¯.


    Handsome Husband was too powerful! Even though he had been looking at Meiwei with infatuation the whole time, he had managed to memorize the procedure without error. He and Meiwei really were a perfect match, both able to multitask effortlessly.


    As the director retreated at the fastest speed possible with a mix of admiration for Meiwei¡¯s couple and the rumbling noise of her upset stomach, Yu Minglang took over as a stand-in receptionist, finding the experience quite fresh.


    Smart people can do anything with ease. He skillfully picked up two phone calls. Xiao Qian, who was recording the show, noticed the situation and gave him a thumbs up. Yu Minglang, with the phone cradled between his head and shoulder, winked at her playfully.


    When a hotline call came in, the coupling control box¡¯s indicator light would flash. Yu Minglang pressed the button to answer the corresponding call.


    ¡°City Traffic Broadcasting Station, what can I help you with?¡±


    On the other end of the phone was a middle-aged man sounding breathless, with an unusual hint of excitement. ¡°I¡­ I¡­ I want Meiwei!¡±


    If it had been the director earlier, she would not have noticed anything wrong, but Yu Minglang was a man, and from his perspective, the man¡¯s panting, excited tone sounded very much like¡­


    ¡­he was speaking while masturbating?!


    Yu Minglang squinted, ¡°What¡¯s your problem?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t stand it anymore. Give me Meiwei! I want Meiwei!¡±


    ¡°Go to hell.¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone immediately.


    An unknown rage surged within him.


    Still feeling unsatisfied, he went through the call logs and noted down the number. He was certain that his judgment was right¡ª while doing that dirty deed, this man was thinking about his wife!


    Yu Minglang took out his phone and called the number displayed on the call log. A man answered the phone.


    ¡°Who was just using the phone?¡±


    ¡°This is a public payphone. I picked it up when I heard it ringing.¡±


    ¡°Where is this located?¡±


    ¡°Right across the Chinese Medicine Hospital.¡± The young man hung up after answering.


    Yu Minglang stood up and walked to the window. He was on the 12th floor of the Broadcasting and TV Center, with the Chinese Medicine Hospital just across the street, clearly visible.


    Someone was using a public payphone to call the hotline while making lewd actions.


    Just thinking about that scene made Yu Minglang¡¯s blood boil with anger! He wished he could drag that pervert out and give him a good beating!


    Noticing Yu Minglang¡¯s expression, Xiao Qian cut to a commercial break and left the broadcasting room.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Yu Minglang turned around with a seemingly normal expression, ¡°Nothing, just looking at the night view.¡±


    ¡°Was there a problem with the call just now?¡±


    ¡°No, go record your show, everything is fine.¡±


    Xiao Qian trusted him and gave him a peck on the lips before returning to her work.


    Turning around, Yu Minglang¡¯s face turned dark but Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t see. His sharp eyes quickly scanned the streets below.


    Hidden from his sight, someone was using such disgusting actions to bully his wife in their imagination. Unbearable, he had to find that person sooner or later!


    After the director returned and thanked Yu Minglang repeatedly, she resumed answering the calls.


    Yu Minglang stood by the window, looking at the bustling streets downstairs. He closed his eyes and began to picture the man who had just called.


    From the voice, he sounded like a man in his 40s with a slight local accent. This time of night, not making the call from home but in a public payphone, there could be three possibilities.


    The man had a family and couldn¡¯t call from home.


    He had no family, but there was no telephone at home.


    Last possibility, he had either just finished or was still at work and made the call nearby.


    Yu Minglang thought the second possibility could be ruled out. Nowadays, installing a phone wasn¡¯t expensive, and a local wouldn¡¯t be so poor as to not have a phone at home.


    This time of night, to appear so close to the radio station, he might be working nearby or seeking to be closer to Xiao Qian.


    Studying criminal psychology, Yu Minglang knew some people sought this kind of thrill.


    Choosing to make a phone call in a public place while fondling himself, especially so close to the target, showed that this person had an intense pursuit of excitement.


    As Yu Minglang quickly analyzed the origin and intention of the harassing call, the director had already put several more calls through to the live broadcast.


    Just as he was about to call a friend to check on traffic and pedestrians near the Chinese Medicine Hospital around the time of the harassing call, his intuition told him he had to find and beat that person up.


    No one was allowed to covet his wife!


    ¡°Damn!¡± the director cursed, pulling the headphones out of her ears.


    Xiao Qian also walked out of the live broadcast room, her face tight.


    ¡°It happened again! I swear, when I first screened the call, he hadn¡¯t talked like that, and this time, it wasn¡¯t the same number from before!¡± The director didn¡¯t know how to explain to Xiao Qian.


    Her job was to filter the calls for Xiao Qian, but that disgusting harassing call had come through again.


    Xiao Qian had swiftly played music to cover up the bloodcurdling speech when she realized something was wrong, but she was still disgusted by it.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Minglang asked as he walked over.


    ¡°Someone made a harassing call, saying they want to cut me with a knife.¡±


    ¡°It must be that guy from last time! Damn it! He appeared again after we tolerated him once. Let¡¯s call the police. They should arrest him.¡± The director had been working in the industry for a long time and had encountered callers seeking advantage from the hosts, but such a disgusting one was a first.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t the first time?!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes narrowed, as he felt even angrier. His beloved wife had been harassed several times already?

 Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: Chapter 557: Explosive Outburst and Misleading Friends

    Chapter 583: Chapter 557: Explosive Outburst and Misleading Friends


    ¡°Last time someone called in too, I suspect it¡¯s the same person; I remember his voice.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to hide anything from Yu Minglang, so she told him everything she knew.


    ¡°Does his voice sound a bit like a duck, with a hint of Lin City accent?¡±


    Xiao Qian was puzzled, ¡°How do you know?¡±


    Yu Minglang took out his phone to dial the number, and ordered the director.


    ¡°Get the call record just now, see what¡¯s the number ¨C Hey, old classmate, it¡¯s Yu Minglang.¡±


    No one here could bully his woman!


    ¡°Meiwei, do you want to report it?¡± The director asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian saw Yu Minglang on the phone and shook her head.


    ¡°Better find him than find someone else.¡±


    If she guessed correctly, Yu Minglang must be calling his Lin City connections by now. Most of those he called old classmates were his university peers, who must be no ordinary people since they studied with Yu Minglang. Even if they left the office to go to a different department, they wouldn¡¯t be in a low position.


    Xiao Qian guessed right.


    Yu Minglang was calling a schoolmate who had just transferred to Lin City this year and specialized in handling these kinds of things.


    ¡°Pull out all the surveillance footage from this time period, I don¡¯t believe he can turn into a fly and escape!¡± Yu Minglang hung up the phone, and the director standing by his side was frightened by his momentum, thinking about Handsome Husband¡¯s background, so scary¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Wait for Elder Brother to catch the guy, we¡¯ll kick his balls to pieces; don¡¯t be afraid if it¡¯s not a big deal.¡± Handsome Husband instantly changed from a stern face to a playful, harmless smile, looking at Xiao Qian.


    The director¡¯s eyes almost popped out, how could the same person have so many different faces?


    Xiao Qian knew that Yu Minglang was comforting her, so she playfully smiled back at him.


    ¡°Behave well, catch this annoying guy, and I¡¯ll treat you to watermelon.¡±


    Watermelon! Yu Minglang suddenly got energized. For the sake of his watermelon welfare and his manly pride, he was determined!


    It¡¯s so good to have him around.


    Xiao Qian confidently walked back into the live broadcast room and continued recording the show. The director was speechless, as he had already prepared for the possibility that Meiwei would be in no mood to record the show after such a situation. So, they could only stop the show and play music as if there was a technical problem.


    They didn¡¯t expect Xiao Qian to be so mentally strong, acting as if nothing had happened and finishing the show.


    And Handsome Husband didn¡¯t stop outside the live broadcast room. Less than 10 minutes later, several men in uniform arrived.


    The one leading them was extremely tall, even taller than Yu Minglang, who was 185cm, by a little bit. He must be at least 190cm tall, and looked very fierce ¨C just like someone you¡¯d use to scare children.


    ¡°Ming Lang!¡±


    ¡°Da Guang!¡±


    Yu Minglang and this tall man punched each other¡¯s shoulders, and standing together, they both exuded a strong masculine hormone vibe and a bursting male charm. The director felt like he could hardly breathe.


    However, this camaraderie between heroes only lasted for a few seconds before a competitive atmosphere started to spread between the two men.


    ¡°Why did you bring so many people with you, along with all these tools?¡± Yu Minglang suddenly had a stick in his hand while standing next to this man named Da Guang. Someone from his group patted his waist, where it was mysteriously empty.


    ¡°Captain! He stole my stick!¡±


    The one called Captain, Da Guang, waved his hand, indicating that his men should not get agitated.


    ¡°If he really wanted to steal from you, you wouldn¡¯t even notice. And we don¡¯t care about you guys.¡±


    ¡°My old classmate just asked for a small favor, and you brought so many people with so much equipment on them. It makes me feel like I owe you a favor.¡± Yu Minglang said.


    Da Guang sneered, made a disgusting face, ¡°Don¡¯t flatter yourself. Our discipline is strict, and we work according to the rules. How could we make such a big fuss for your personal matters?¡±


    Yu Minglang knew something was up.


    ¡°Something happened?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Actually, Da Guang was leading a patrol on the streets when he received Yu Minglang¡¯s call, so he came right over.


    ¡°Do you want to use our guys?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    Again, it was that arrogant tone. Lin Zeguang felt irritated with Yu Minglang¡¯s attitude. So, the two men who came with him saw their usually fierce captain give Yu Minglang the middle finger.


    Uh, what troublemaker! With a captain like this, they felt hopeless too!


    But this seemingly extraordinary man ¨C Yu Minglang, was also very powerful, provoking the captain¡¯s anger with just one sentence.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need you guys! Can¡¯t we handle cases without you? I hated you back in school, always showing off!¡±


    Yu Minglang casually flicked his hair, ¡°I¡¯m not that great. At most, my academic performance crushes yours, my shooting skills blow you away, and I¡¯m always first in tactical assessments, leaving the second-place far behind ¨C oh, you¡¯re second, right? Hey, you¡¯re finally a captain after being a second-place runner for so long.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Lin Zeguang was in uniform and on duty, he would want to go one-on-one with Yu Minglang.


    ¡°But I can beat you in a sprint, ohoho~¡±


    ¡°You want to try running 5 kilometers? Oh, which one of us carried you when you had a stitch in your side?¡±


    Lin Zeguang couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    He stepped forward, ¡°You¡¯ve never won against me in basketball!¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t back down, ¡°That¡¯s because my teammates are all pigs. Have you ever beaten me in chess?¡±


    ¡°I eat faster than you!¡±


    ¡°I hope you get a stomach ulcer from not chewing!¡±


    ¡°I can pee farther than you, hahahaha!¡±


    The two who had come with Lin Zeguang turned away in unison, pretending they didn¡¯t know their captain.


    So embarrassing!


    What kind of nonsense were they comparing? The first few were barely acceptable, but what was all that about who pees farther? Isn¡¯t that a game only played by middle school students?


    So childish.


    Yu Minglang was about to provide an example to prove that he was better than Lin Zeguang when he noticed Xiao Qian finishing her work and coming out of the room. Xiao Qian just happened to hear Da Guang boasting about peeing.


    This was why high IQ guys were smarter than muscle men. Yu Minglang immediately showed a disdainful expression and moved closer to Xiao Qian, distancing himself from the silly giant orangutan.


    ¡°Urinating anywhere is very unsanitary. Xiao Mei, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m nothing like this guy. I¡¯m a classy man who wouldn¡¯t do such a shameless thing even during my student days.¡±

 Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Chapter 558 Brother and Case Solving

    Chapter 584: Chapter 558 Brother and Case Solving


    Lin Zeguang was so embarrassed when his boastful claim of peeing far was overheard by the beautiful woman.


    As a result, Xiao Qian appreciated the sight of a nearly six-foot tall, burly man blushing.


    ¡°Let me introduce formally, Xiao Mei, this is an uncultured classmate I accidentally met in school, his name is Lin Zeguang, male, not yet 40 years old¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang, stop talking nonsense!¡± Lin Zeguang pushed Yu Minglang aside and extended his hand towards Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯m only 30 years old. Don¡¯t listen to him.¡±


    Lin Zeguang and Yu Minglang were classmates at the same time in school, both extremely competitive, always clashing with each other.


    Lin Zeguang was slightly better than Yu Minglang in explosive events like sprinting and fighting, but Yu Minglang outperformed him in shooting and commanding. Although neither of them cared for the other, outsiders always felt that their fierce competition held a brotherly love that could only be understood, not described in words. Both of them just refused to admit it.


    Seeing their bantering and bickering, Xiao Qian immediately determined that this tall man must share some extraordinary connection with Yu Minglang, so she played along in the same rhythm as Yu Minglang.


    She extended her hand, shook hands with Lin Zeguang in a friendly manner, and smiled.


    ¡°You must be a great friend of my fianc¨¦. Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Chen Xiaoqian, Yu Minglang¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡±


    The woman¡¯s confidence made Lin Zeguang feel particularly embarrassed. Xiao Qian found this man interesting. Despite his strong appearance, he blushed easily.


    He seemed to be a man of character.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, focus on the important part! Didn¡¯t you hear him say he¡¯s already 30? The same age as me, but older, I wonder if he failed a lot and had to repeat a year?¡±


    Yu Minglang maliciously commented.


    Lin Zeguang immediately turned to him, roared fiercely, ¡°Do you think everyone starts school as early as you, this inhuman creature? Miss, you must find it hard to be with a man with such a cunning mind? This guy has a bunch of bad ideas as his eyes move. Actually, there are many eligible bachelors in our circle, including me. I¡¯m single, would you be interested in changing your fianc¨¦?¡±


    ¡°Get away from me! Take your paw off my woman¡¯s hand! Don¡¯t disrupt my relationship with my wife. My wife has good grades too, finishing her university credits two years early. You with your simple mind certainly can¡¯t converse on her level.¡±


    Hearing that Xiao Qian was a top student, Lin Zeguang immediately showed respect. He said to Xiao Qian earnestly.


    ¡°I really admire people with good grades. You must be very smart.¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled slightly, ¡°This isn¡¯t a place to talk. Should we go somewhere else? I think you must have something to ask me.¡±


    ¡°How did you know our purpose?¡± Lin Zeguang remembered that when he and Yu Minglang were discussing business, she hadn¡¯t shown up yet.


    ¡°My fianc¨¦ is not the type to misuse his power in private affairs. His friends must be the same. The reason you came here must not only be to help him, but also to have official business for us. So, let¡¯s go somewhere convenient to talk.¡±


    Lin Zeguang gaped. He thought Yu Minglang was insightful already, but this woman was even more amazing.


    Yu Minglang proudly held Xiao Qian, ¡°Isn¡¯t my woman great?¡±


    ¡°Too great¡­ It¡¯s a pity to be with you¡­¡±


    Lin Zeguang avoided Yu Minglang¡¯s kick, shaking his head in regret.


    Seeing their interaction, Xiao Qian was even more certain of her guess. This man must be a very important friend of Yu Minglang¡¯s, even though they didn¡¯t acknowledge it.


    In the car, Lin Zeguang told them their purpose.


    ¡°There has been a particularly horrifying case in Lin City recently. The suspect used a knife to disfigure the victim brazenly.¡±


    To avoid causing panic, news of this case were temporarily blocked from the public. But the upper level took the case very seriously and set up a special team, recruiting a large number of people to investigate the matter. Lin Zeguang was assigned to lead a team to patrol the streets.


    ¡°Do you suspect that the person who called my fianc¨¦e is related to this case?¡± Yu Minglang frowned.


    ¡°I heard you say that the person was threatening to use a knife over the phone, so I boldly speculated if there¡¯s a connection. Please tell us everything that you know.¡±


    Lin Zeguang was very focused when investigating.


    ¡°This person has called me before. The last phone call just mentioned the knife and I hang up immediately. This time he called again, saying directly that he would use the knife against me. When he was speaking, there was an excited panting. I suspect he is doing something inappropriate while he¡¯s on the phone with me.¡±


    Xiao Qian shared what she knew, and Yu Minglang added his previous speculations, ranging from age to night shifts.


    Lin Zeguang was troubled, ¡°We¡¯ve already checked the call history from the other party when we came here, but he used a non-recorded IC card to call, and we couldn¡¯t retrieve any related information. We have already sent people to collect fingerprints, but this public facility is used by numerous people, so it¡¯s difficult to retrieve valuable information.¡±


    ¡°Have you looked at the road surveillance?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    Lin Zeguang shook his head, ¡°The phone booth he chose is in a blind spot, and it¡¯s not visible on surveillance.¡±


    ¡°If this surveillance doesn¡¯t work, check the other ones. There are only a few places this street can lead to. Bring out all the relevant surveillance footage and compare them. A suspicious person could definitely be found, I don¡¯t believe he can fly away!¡±


    Yu Minglang had a feeling that something was strange about the case. His intuition told him that it was not simply a case, but he couldn¡¯t figure out what was the problem.


    Lin Zeguang nodded, ¡°Before we find the real culprit, you must pay attention to the safety of your fianc¨¦e¡ª¡ªshould I assign someone to protect her?¡±


    Although it¡¯s uncertain whether the person who harassed Xiao Qian was the mugger, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t meet the criteria to be protected by someone according to standard procedures. But Lin Zeguang didn¡¯t mind helping Xiao Qian in a private capacity. There were always brothers in his team who were resting, and he could arrange for them to follow Xiao Qian during their rest.


    Despite their frequent fights, the brotherhood between them was deep-rooted. Of course, they would do everything to help when their brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e was in danger.


    ¡°I¡¯ll stay here for about half a month. During this time, I¡¯ll stick with her. I hope you can crack the case before I leave.¡± Yu Minglang decided to protect her himself, she can¡¯t be in any danger.

 Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Chapter 559: Daughter and Boss

    Chapter 585: Chapter 559: Daughter and Boss


    ¡°Even without you saying it, we¡¯re doing our best. This case is like a sword hanging over our heads. I can¡¯t be at ease until we solve it.¡± Lin Zeguang grits his teeth, finding the suspect to be extremely cunning; even with so many police, they couldn¡¯t locate him.


    ¡°You¡¯re still the same, hating evil as if it were your enemy. I remember when you first joined the unit, you said you joined the special forces to become a SWAT officer. Now your wish has come true.¡±


    Lin Zeguang was just about to praise Yu Minglang and follow the same manners, but he heard Yu Minglang¡¯s annoying add-on.


    ¡°You said that after joining the SWAT, you still need help from our special forces for problems you can¡¯t solve. According to the negation of negation law, the unity of the progressiveness and tortuousness of the development of things, you¡¯ve made a big detour in the end, but you¡¯ve returned to the starting point. Hahaha!¡±


    After the last three laughing words, Lin Zeguang really wanted to beat him up.


    ¡°Just you wait, we SWAT officers aren¡¯t pushovers either. I don¡¯t believe we can¡¯t solve the case without your help!¡±


    The two people¡¯s line of sight mixed together, creating crackling sparks. Xiao Qian watched from the side and leisurely added a comment.


    ¡°Is this what they call ¡®loving and killing each other¡¯ in legends?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Yu Minglang felt disgusted.


    Lin Zeguang was also disgusted. The two looked at each other and turned their faces away simultaneously. Who would want to be friends with such a giant gorilla/fox?!


    Lin Zeguang still had to continue patrolling, while Yu Minglang took Xiao Qian for a late-night snack.


    Eating delicious crab meat soup dumplings at night has a sense of guilt. Xiao Qian realized that since Yu Minglang came back, her nightly meals spiraled out of control.


    It was bad enough with the skewers, and the sinful hotpot, but now in the middle of the night, he brought her to eat crab meat soup dumplings. Xiao Qian verbally rejected, but ate with more joy than any one else.


    This place¡¯s soup dumplings were very authentic with a thin layer of translucent skin, and you could see the shaky soup inside when picked up. The broth combined with crab meat is delightful when eaten on a hungry night.


    Since there were no outsiders, Yu Minglang ordered a bottle of rice wine for Xiao Qian. When eating hairy crabs, you shouldn¡¯t drink beer or you might suffer from gout and other diseases. Rice wine helps activate blood circulation and warm the stomach, countering the coldness of the crab.


    Delicious food and drinks washed away the unpleasantness from the live broadcast. Yu Minglang was worried that Xiao Qian would be troubled by this incident, so he deliberately picked light topics to chat with Xiao Qian, diverting her attention.


    ¡°Qian Bao, do you know what the alternative name for rice wine is?¡±


    Unexpectedly, this topic brought up Xiao Qian¡¯s sad memories.


    ¡°In some places in the south, after a daughter is born and cries for the first time, the father will use glutinous rice to make Nu Er Hong wine and bury it under an osmanthus tree, like hidden fatherly love. Rice wine is generally called this, and when the daughter is getting married, it¡¯s taken to the husband¡¯s family as a dowry. The first three bowls are scooped out and offered to the father, father-in-law, and husband, symbolizing a prosperous family. This is Nu Er Hong. In some places when a son is born, they also make and store yellow wine, which is called Zhuang Yuan Hong. But if a daughter dies halfway and doesn¡¯t grow up, and the wine is taken out and consumed, it is no longer called Nu Er Hong but Hua Diao.¡±


    This topic made Xiao Qian very melancholic, and she even lost her appetite.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know why she suddenly put down her chopsticks and stopped eating. He thought she was still upset about being harassed during the live broadcast. He was about to speak when he saw a man in a snow-white uniform come out from the back kitchen, carrying a plate of spicy crab claws to put on Xiao Qian¡¯s table.


    ¡°Wine and food have emotions too. What you said earlier was a misunderstanding. In my hometown, Hua Diao was originally used to store wine in painted and carved wine jars, hence the name. The custom of using Hua Diao for a daughter¡¯s wedding originated in this way. In our town, when a daughter is born, we congratulate the entrance of Hua Diao, symbolizing a father¡¯s deep love for his daughter, expressing thoughts and feelings. I think every father pours their entire heart into their daughter, loving them unconditionally.¡±


    ¡°Not all fathers are like that.¡± Xiao Qian thought of Chen Lin.


    ¡°Maybe the appearance you see to some extent reveals the essence behind the phenomenon, and there might be nothing behind it. Everything at the moment might be true or false, it all depends on your heart.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt this man spoke in a peculiar way, staring at him for a few moments. Honestly, if he wasn¡¯t wearing a chef¡¯s uniform, she¡¯d never have believed such a modern philosophical theory came from a cook.


    The man placed the spicy crab claws on the table, and Yu Minglang glanced at him, ¡°We didn¡¯t order this.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my treat, as there are friends coming from afar. I just happened to make this. I am Xuan, the owner of this place.¡± The man gave a gentle smile to Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang before turning around and leaving.


    Yu Minglang looked at his back, thinking he was different from ordinary people. He had the same thought as Xiao Qian: this man really didn¡¯t look like a chef.


    Being explained in this way by the restaurant owner, Xiao Qian felt a little better. She calmed down and diverted her sadness.


    ¡°By the way, fathers who buried Nu Er Hong under the osmanthus tree often go and step on the soil there. Do you know why?¡±


    The correct answer is that stepping on the soil gives a sense of stability, just like a father wanting to raise his daughter steadily and earnestly.


    But when Yu Minglang explained it, it changed the meaning.


    ¡°If it were me, I¡¯d stomp on it, thinking maliciously to myself, whoever dares to bully my daughter, I will crush them into jerky. When the wine is opened, it¡¯s time to take revenge on those who bullied my daughter, and the grass on their graves will be three feet high!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Qian was speechless, this guy could really ruin classics.


    After settling the bill, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang were about to leave when the owner Xuan called to stop them.


    ¡°Take this with you and drink it later.¡±


    Xiao Qian opened the bag to find a well-packaged bottle of Nu Er Hong wine inside.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this inappropriate¡­?¡±


    They had already been treated to spicy fried crab during dinner, and now they were accepting gifts upon leaving.


    Yu Minglang took out his wallet, ¡°How much is it? Let me pay you.¡±


    The owner waved his hand.


    ¡°I just like you two, so it¡¯s free. By the way, if you don¡¯t want to drink it right now, you can bury it together and open it when you¡¯re both old, sharing the aromatic drink.¡±


    Yu Minglang enjoyed this blessing and accepted it with a grin, ¡°Then I also wish you a prosperous business.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never lacked money, but I prefer the blessing of a reunion with my family.¡± Xuan looked at Xiao Qian and smiled faintly.


    When Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian out the door, Xuan finally let the smile fade away and removed his white chef¡¯s coat, disliking the cheap fabric and smoky kitchen smell.


    Two more people came out of the kitchen area behind the white curtain. One handed the man a coat, the other respectfully offered a handkerchief.


    Xuan wiped his hands, cleaned up the annoying greasy smell before putting on the coat. He ordered the blonde foreign-looking girl who handed him the coat.


    ¡°Keep an eye on Chen Xiaoqian, understood?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but ¨C my payment¡­¡±


    ¡°When the job is done, you won¡¯t be shortchanged.¡±

 Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Chapter 560: Early Detection and Treatment

    Chapter 586: Chapter 560: Early Detection and Treatment


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what had happened in the restaurant after she and Yu Minglang had left. She always felt that the boss was strangely indescribable. Today, Yu Minglang was driving, and she was sitting in the co-pilot¡¯s seat. Xiao Qian opened the fancy wine packaging, and her eyes widened when she saw what was inside.


    ¡°Stop the car!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Qian Bao?¡±


    Yu Minglang parked the car at the roadside and watched as Xiao Qian took out an extraordinarily exquisite wine bottle from the paper box.


    Xiao Qian carefully opened the bottle, dipped her finger in the wine inside and frowned deeply.


    As the bottle opened, a fragrance filled the car which Yu Minglang could smell too.


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem with this wine?¡±


    ¡°Rich, aromatic, and mellow in taste ¨C this wine must be at least 10 years old.¡±


    Yu Minglang had some knowledge of wine, ¡°Isn¡¯t Nu Er Hong Wine more valuable the older it gets? The one we just ordered probably isn¡¯t even three years old. How could the boss be so generous? This wine must be worth over a hundred, right?¡±


    Nu Er Hong Wine is not an especially expensive wine, and a ten-year-old bottle might cost around a hundred dollars. But they had just spent a few dollars on a meal ¨C why would the boss be so generous?


    ¡°The wine isn¡¯t the point; look at this bottle.¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at it and remembered that his uncle Qi Yue was in the jade business and had some interest in antiques. Yu Minglang got along well with his uncle and could tell a little bit about these things.


    ¡°A high-quality imitation of a pastel porcelain bottle?¡±


    Yu Minglang recalled that he had seen a similar one in a relative¡¯s house ¨C a pastel porcelain bottle from the Qing Dynasty. It was tiny but valuable, even more so with the exquisite patterns and various flower and bird designs on it. It could only be expensive, not cheap.


    Xiao Qian felt cold sweat dripping down her back. She had owned an identical bottle in her past life.


    Until now, she couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on with that bottle or why it had reappeared after her reincarnation.


    Xiao Qian held the bottle up and, as expected, saw the same inscription on the bottom as in her past life: ¡°Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period,¡± in three rows of six seal-script characters. It was exactly the same as before.


    ¡°Turn back! I want to see the restaurant owner right now and figure out what¡¯s going on!¡±


    Although Yu Minglang didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Qian was so shocked, he turned the car around according to her request. However, the restaurant¡¯s security door had already been pulled down.


    Xiao Qian felt uneasy in her heart, and Yu Minglang asked,


    ¡°Qian Bao, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with the owner. This bottle is authentic, not an imitation.¡±


    ¡°Playing with antiques and giving them away casually?¡±


    Yu Minglang also found it strange. The boss had been acting strangely during their meal.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ We can¡¯t take this. Let¡¯s return it tomorrow morning.¡±


    Not only did Xiao Qian feel something was off, but even Yu Minglang felt that something was wrong.


    According to common sense, giving a customer who had only spent a few dollars on a meal such an expensive wine was already very abnormal. But the container for the wine was an antique!


    Were they unaware that it was an antique and had sent it out casually, or was there another hidden reason?


    On the way back, Xiao Qian played with the bottle. What she thought about, though, were her memories from her past life.


    In her past life, she had received the bottle one week before Xiao Wei had an accident. Her family had inexplicably received the package, along with a note inside:


    I am waiting for you in another world.


    At the time, Xiao Qian had thought it was a prank. She then took the bottle for identification and found out that it was an antique from the Qing Dynasty!


    She hadn¡¯t figured out who had sent the bottle before her daughter had the accident.


    Now that this bottle appeared so many years earlier than it did in her past life, Xiao Qian felt an inexplicable sense of unease in her heart. Although the note that had given her the creeps in her past life was absent, she still felt very unsettled.


    In her past life, she had been too preoccupied with the grief of losing her daughter to notice the oddities of the bottle. Now that she thought about it, the message on that note was extremely ominous.


    Why had the bottle appeared so many years earlier this time?


    Xiao Qian felt her breath becoming rapid, her chest tight, and feared her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder was about to act up.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know Xiao Qian was thinking about the events of her past life, but he could see she was feeling very uncomfortable now.


    There were just too many events today.


    First, a harassment call at the radio station, then Da Guang said a psycho killer had appeared in the city, and during their late-night meal they had encountered a strange boss who had given them a priceless bottle.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, drive faster.¡± Xiao Qian closed her eyes, trying to adjust her breathing and suppressing her imminent disorder.


    ¡°Do you want to wash your hands?¡±


    Yu Minglang could tell from her unusual reaction that her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder might be about to set in.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    There was still some distance from their home. The radio station was close to Xiao Qian¡¯s house, but they had insisted on going out of their way for a late-night snack, so it was still far from home.


    It was already past 1 a.m., and the road was quiet. There was a park not far in front, and the summer night was very secluded.


    Yu Minglang turned the steering wheel, and the car skillfully made a circle on the open road before parking in a corner behind the park.


    It was pitch black with no street lights, and the sounds of cicadas could be heard through the car windows on this summer night.


    Arriving here, it seemed like they had entered another world: no people, no cars, nothing.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t understand why he had brought her here.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, why did you bring me here instead of taking me home?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know Yu Minglang¡¯s intention. Under the illumination of the car¡¯s headlights, his face looked eerily bright.


    ¡°Qian Bao, I always firmly believe one thing.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± she incredulously asks, as she is about to have an episode, and he is giving her a speech.


    ¡°We are the masters of ourselves. We can¡¯t let illnesses control us.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! That¡¯s the idea, but can I control it?¡±


    Her mood was not good, so Xiao Qian was a little impatient.


    Many people have misconceptions about mental illnesses, thinking that they only affect those with weak self-control.


    That¡¯s nonsense.


    It has nothing to do with self-control, personal qualities, or being narrow-minded.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t control it, I can.¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t figure out what riddle Yu Minglang was playing.


    Yu Minglang stopped the car, turned off the headlights, and the darkness filled their eyes. Before Xiao Qian could react, she felt his warm body moving closer, his hand reaching beside the seat, and the co-pilot¡¯s seat was flattened.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang! What are you doing!¡±


    Now, her mysterious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder had vanished, replaced by a woman¡¯s angry protest.


    ¡°Have you gone crazy!!!¡±


    The angry Xiao Qian had completely forgotten about her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

 Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: Chapter 561: Fight if You Dont Submit

    Chapter 587: Chapter 561: Fight if You Don¡¯t Submit


    The summer wind blew warmly, cicadas sang in waves, and insects in the grass chirped too. She never thought there could be such a shameless person in this world who would do such a thing in public!


    Yu Minglang thoughtfully helped her restore the seat to its original position, adjusting it to a comfortable angle for her to lean on, his face carrying the tender expression of a caring elder brother.


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you feeling better? You don¡¯t have the urge to wash your hands now, do you?¡±


    If we just look at this part and cut out the previous one, it would be very touching.


    ¡°I have the urge to hit you right now, so you¡¯d better not provoke me¡­¡± Even her slightly hoarse voice sounded soft and tender while speaking harshly, not like a threat, but more like acting coquettish.


    Yu Minglang was in a particularly good mood, whistling softly as he restarted the car, not forgetting to claim credit from her in the process.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you realized that elder brother is the best through thick and thin? Where else would you find a good man like me who can not only help you overcome your OCD, but also sometimes admire myself for being so considerate?¡±


    A good man should always be thoughtful in all aspects!


    Always better to be prepared, see? His thoughtful move successfully suppressed Qian Bao¡¯s OCD!


    ¡°Mr. Yu! Have you no shame?!¡±


    She asked with a pained expression on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m that kind of man. Whatever my future daughter-in-law thinks, I¡¯ll do. I¡¯m willing to do anything to make you happy.¡±


    His righteous demeanor in the last sentence almost soared into the sky.


    Xiao Qian was completely shocked by his shamelessness.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to change the subject, you know very well that¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    This serious nonsense-spewing man made Xiao Qian feel the urge to strangle him.


    How on earth did he manage to package his shamelessness so convincingly?


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang shaking his head pretentiously, and couldn¡¯t help but ponder the philosophy of life. How did she end up with such a treasure?


    Xiao Qiang, however, was moved by his own actions.


    This tear-inducing love~


    Xiao Qian really wanted to bite him to death.


    ¡°Heh heh~¡±


    This smug laughter fully expressed one¡¯s joyful mood at the moment.


    That¡¯s what a good man should be like.


    Qian Bao¡¯s OCD made him sad!


    As a responsible and mature man, since his future daughter-in-law was not ready to marry him yet, he couldn¡¯t do anything like getting pregnant before marriage. If she cried while washing hands, he would have to coax and persuade her first.


    So a small move saved two souls, perfect!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s originally suppressed mood was instantly swept away by his diversion, leaving her dumbfounded.


    ¡°If only I could be with you day and night, I guarantee you wouldn¡¯t have any problems.¡±


    ¡°Get lost.¡±


    ¡°And I think I¡¯m getting more and more mature, right!¡± Yu Minglang suddenly slapped his forehead. Xiao Qian, who had been closing her eyes and resting, sat up startled and confused, looking at him.


    ¡°Do you think the method we just used can be recorded in medical journals? Becoming the best way to overcome hand-washing OCD? Ai Ma, I¡¯m so talented. What do you think, if I¡¯m offered a Nobel Prize for medical advancement, should I accept?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Qian looked at this shameless guy expressionlessly for several seconds before finally bursting out.


    ¡°Pfft! You joker, the Nobel Prize doesn¡¯t give awards for medical advancement, but maybe they¡¯ll give you a thickest-faced award!¡±

 Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Chapter 562: Situation and Discovery

    Chapter 588: Chapter 562: Situation and Discovery


    With Xiao Qiang around, even the most troubling emotions would be disrupted. Xiao Qian felt much better now.


    Seeing her laugh, Yu Minglang felt relieved. As long as she could always laugh, what was there to lose by being thick-skinned?


    He was willing to use everything to exchange for her bright smile.


    Suddenly, Yu Minglang slammed on the brakes. Xiao Qian opened her eyes and glared at him in displeasure. What was he up to now?


    ¡°Stay in the car and don¡¯t move. No matter what happens, don¡¯t make a sound.¡± Yu Minglang, with a serious expression, said cautiously.


    Xiao Qian noticed that something was wrong and sat up as well.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a suspicious figure up ahead. I¡¯m going to take a look.¡±


    ¡°Be careful!¡± Xiao Qian said nervously.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just remember to close the car windows and don¡¯t open them no matter what happens, and call Da Guang with my phone.¡±


    After giving instructions, Yu Minglang got out of the car. Xiao Qian locked the doors and didn¡¯t dare to turn on the car lights for fear of alarming the person ahead.


    She dialed the phone while watching Yu Minglang.


    His figure vanished into the darkness, and the time displayed on Xiao Qian¡¯s phone was already past 2 AM.


    At this time, there were no vehicles on the road. Ahead was a residential area that looked very ordinary. Xiao Qian had not received any training and was not able to spot anything unusual like Yu Minglang, but she had unconditional trust in him.


    The call was quickly connected, and Xiao Qian told Da Guang the situation. He said he would arrive in 3 minutes.


    The entire city was on high alert, and there were mobile patrols on nearly all the main roads.


    However, the suspect was unlucky enough to avoid the patrol cars but not Yu Minglang¡¯s sharp eyes.


    Due to the broken streetlights and the darkness of the night, Xiao Qian could no longer see what was happening up ahead after Yu Minglang ran off, so she could only wait in the car anxiously.


    These few minutes felt incredibly long. Although Xiao Qian knew that Yu Minglang was very skilled and could handle most common thieves, she was still worried.


    What if the other party had weapons? What if there were more people? What if the other party was a knife-wielding bad guy? Would Yu Minglang be injured¡­


    The sounds from outside interrupted Xiao Qian¡¯s terrifying imagination.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s powerful voice rang out.


    ¡°I dare you to run again!¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, I was wrong!¡±


    Xiao Qian hurriedly turned on the car lights, and not far in front of her, Yu Minglang was dragging a man over. The man looked thin and shriveled, with a sly and suspicious look, definitely not a good guy.


    At this moment, Lin Zeguang also arrived.


    ¡°Ming Lang, what¡¯s going on?¡± Lin Zeguang got out of the car and went straight to Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang pointed at the sleazy man he had apprehended and said, ¡°I saw this guy sneaking around and climbing up the burglar-proof window with his bare hands, and he also had a knife on him.¡±


    Sure enough, there was a knife on the sleazy man¡¯s waist. Lin Zeguang, with a sharp gaze, immediately ordered his subordinates to arrest him.


    ¡°Brothers, it¡¯s my first time committing a crime. I heard from my fellow villagers that this line of work makes good money. I just wanted to steal some stuff and didn¡¯t mean to hurt anyone. I got caught on my first day of committing a crime. Everything I said is true!¡±


    Yu Minglang, seeing the man¡¯s bulging pockets, reached out and grabbed them, then with a clatter¡­


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t quite see Yu Minglang¡¯s expression from the car since he was facing sideways, and she was a little far away.


    A variety of large underpants lay on the ground, and Yu Minglang should have a disgusted expression at the moment.


    ¡°Do you have anything else to say!¡± Lin Zeguang, seeing the women¡¯s clothing littering the ground, looked at the suspect who was caught red-handed with a disdainful expression.


    It was summer, and many people slept with their windows open at night, giving these bad guys an opportunity.


    Some people in certain areas were especially good at climbing, and the residential buildings nowadays all have external burglar-proof windows. These bad guys would take advantage of the deep, quiet night to climb up the burglar-proof windows.


    ¡°Where did you get these clothes from, and what else did you do besides stealing these?¡± Lin Zeguang sternly questioned.


    The thief who was caught climbing the building was a timid one. He immediately knelt down, ¡°I swiped them from the second floor, and I was trying to climb up to the fourth floor. I got caught by this uncle before I could do anything else. I really didn¡¯t have a chance to do anything!¡±


    Lin Zeguang looked at Yu Minglang.


    He gave his subordinates a signal, and the two men quickly pinned down the thief. Lin Zeguang walked over to Yu Minglang to speak with him. Yu Minglang had originally wanted to bring the person to the car to talk, but remembering Xiao Mei¡¯s condition, he was afraid that his old classmate would notice something and led him to the other side instead.


    ¡°This guy doesn¡¯t look like the one we¡¯re looking for.¡± Although Lin Zeguang had not interrogated him yet, the thief appeared to be just a small-time one devoid of courage to provoke.


    ¡°Definitely not.¡± Yu Minglang also realized that the one who kneeled down at the sight of people was just an ordinary thief.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Lin Zeguang looked Yu Minglang up and down.


    Although it was common for men to be shirtless in summer, he knew Yu Minglang for so long and had never seen him so casual. Suddenly, Lin Zeguang¡¯s eyes focused on a certain part of Yu Minglang¡¯s shoulder.


    With his wealth of experience in handling cases, he could tell at a glance that it had just been scratched.


    ¡°I¡¯m out for a drive at night with my fianc¨¦e, is that not allowed?¡± Yu Minglang raised his chin and said haughtily.


    ¡°Taking a drive is fine¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang turned around, ¡°I¡¯m leaving him with you guys, you can go back to interrogate him. I¡¯m going home.¡±


    ¡°Hey, old classmate!¡± Lin Zeguang stopped Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yu Minglang turned around, and Lin Zeguang threw something at him, which he caught with his other hand.


    Chocolate?


    ¡°You need to replenish your energy after exercising.¡± Lin Zeguang gestured towards his own shoulder with his thumb, and Yu Minglang looked down.


    Damn.

 Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: Chapter 563: Coward and Anomaly

    Chapter 589: Chapter 563: Coward and Anomaly


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± Lin Zeguang laughed loudly at Yu Minglang¡¯s obviously unsettled back.


    In the car, Xiao Qian¡¯s face flushed as she witnessed everything. As Yu Minglang got in the car, he started the engine and handed Xiao Qian the chocolate.


    ¡°Replenish your energy.¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Open car windows let the outside sound in, and Yu Minglang felt something was not quite right.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± A man in his pajamas emerged from the residential building. He looked to be in his forties, wearing glasses, slightly bald, and had a square face, resembling someone who had been working in an office for a long time.


    ¡°Ah! Isn¡¯t that my wife¡¯s clothing?¡± The middle-aged man who came out exclaimed in surprise.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°It seemed like I just heard a peculiar sound¡ª¡ª¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s car had already driven off, passing by Lin Zeguang and the middle-aged man who came out when he heard the noise.


    Yu Minglang only heard that one sentence and felt something was a little strange. He looked back and saw that the middle-aged man was talking to Lin Zeguang.


    ¡°Anything unusual?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    Yu Minglang turned his head, ¡°Nothing. That man must be the one whose house was robbed, and he came out when he heard the noise.¡±


    Because the encounter with the car and the person was just a momentary thing, Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t heard it too clearly during the brief seconds, and the feeling of unease had quickly passed.


    But based on the situation, the man who came out later should be a resident of this building, and the thief stole the clothes from his house. The man came out to check when he heard the noise.


    Xiao Qian casually remarked, ¡°Why is this middle-aged man with glasses not asleep so late?¡±


    At this time, most households should be deep in sleep. It was precisely because of this that the thieves dared to come out and act.


    ¡°Looking at his appearance, he seems to be more like a white-collar worker or a bureaucrat. It¡¯s normal for people who work in such places to have work pressure and sleep problems.¡±


    Yu Minglang judged this from the middle-aged man¡¯s looks.


    ¡°But this guy is not a good person either.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words made Xiao Qian curious. She turned her head, but those people were already far away from them, and she couldn¡¯t see them very clearly through the car window.


    ¡°How can you tell that he¡¯s not a good person?¡±


    ¡°That window-climbing thief probably wasn¡¯t lying. He¡¯s a newbie in crime, and his actions are extremely clumsy. He made a lot of noise climbing the security window. When I went to catch him, this man¡¯s bedroom window was open. If he wasn¡¯t asleep, he should have heard the noise.¡±


    ¡°Did you see that man?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I glanced into the window when I caught the thief. This man is a second-floor resident, and his bedroom is just opposite the thief. He didn¡¯t even draw the curtains. If he hadwanted to intervene, all he had to do was stick his head out the window and shout, but he didn¡¯t.¡±


    On the contrary, as people passed by, the man came out when he heard the noise. It was clearly hindsight.


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°There are plenty of such people in society. They don¡¯t care about anything that doesn¡¯t affect them and don¡¯t dare to make a sound if they¡¯re not in danger. Even his wife¡¯s clothes were taken away, and he didn¡¯t dare to stop it. Coward!¡±


    ¡°Exactly, a coward!¡± Yu Minglang joined in the scorn, looking at the clothing scraps Xiao Qian had put away. They were all in the bag now.


    ¡°No one can see my wife¡¯s intimate clothing except for me. Look how considerate I am. I didn¡¯t let Da Guang come, and protected my wife¡¯s tempting appearance from others!¡±


    He shouldn¡¯t have mentioned it. Xiao Qian became even angrier and pushed him a bit, ¡°You dare to talk! The whole world knows what we just did!¡±


    Yu Minglang still felt wronged, ¡°That¡¯s your fault.¡±


    ¡°You have the nerve to say that with a straight face?¡± Xiao Qian really wanted to slam him.


    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t mention it anymore! Let¡¯s go back to our house, shall we? Xiao Mei, I can see you¡¯re both ashamed and angry. Oh dear, is your OCD about to kick in? In order not to let you torture yourself with excessive handwashing, I¡¯ll use a Nobel Prize-winning medical treatment in the future¡ª Ah! Don¡¯t pinch me while I¡¯m driving, be careful!¡±


    ¡°You shameless guy! You have no filter! If you don¡¯t want to be pinched, don¡¯t say things that provoke me!¡±


    ¡°Seriously, Xiao Mei, don¡¯t suppress your feelings. You¡¯re about to get sick, right? If you get sick, Elder Brother will treat you ~ ¡±


    ¡°Not. Needed!¡±


    The night wind carried the playful banter between the two far away. Xiao Qian found that the antidote to OCD might be a thick skin. Yu Minglang kept teasing her on the way, urging her to have a relapse so he could give her an injection.


    But there was no OCD or sleepless nightmares that night.


    Only holding each other in sleep, dreamlessly.


    Early the next morning, Xiao Qian was still deeply asleep when Yu Minglang took the bottle of wine and left the house.


    It made no sense that Xiao Qian had been through so much and was fine, remaining calm even during the threatening phone calls, only to have an episode after eating a meal and receiving an expensive bottle of wine.


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t plan to let Xiao Qian come into contact with that weird boss again. Although he didn¡¯t know why Xiao Qian suddenly became provoked, he intuitively felt that it had something to do with this bottle of wine.


    So he didn¡¯t intend to let Xiao Qian go back, got in his car and went back to the Porridge House to return the wine bottle, planning to interrogate the boss about why he had given Xiao Qian such an expensive gift.


    When he arrived, the security door was already closed. A chubby man was mopping the floor and said without looking up when he saw Yu Minglang enter.


    ¡°We begin business at 11 in the morning. Come back later for buns.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s the boss of this place?¡± Yu Minglang realized that this man was not the one he was looking for.


    The fat man looked up, ¡°I am. What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s yesterday¡¯s boss?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Yesterday? Oh, I was on leave yesterday and had a friend watch the shop for a day.¡±


    ¡°Was his name Xuan?¡±


    ¡°You have business with him?¡±


    ¡°Where did he go?¡±


    ¡°He went abroad.¡±


    ¡°Went abroad? What does he do?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that. It¡¯s my friend¡¯s privacy. Do you have any business with him?¡±


    Yu Minglang glanced at the bag in his hand. Qian Bao said this bottle was a genuine antique, and he wouldn¡¯t return such a valuable item without seeing the actual person.


    ¡°Do you have his contact information or can you tell me when he¡¯ll be back?¡±

 Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: Chapter 564: Resolving and Taking Leave

    Chapter 590: Chapter 564: Resolving and Taking Leave


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s hard to say, he¡¯s always been pretty casual, he might come back any day. He came here to experience life.¡± The boss casually replied.


    ¡°I¡¯ll leave my contact information. If he comes back, please have him call me. Sorry for the trouble.¡±


    When Yu Minglang left the shop, he looked at the bottle in his hand and fell into deep thought.


    Who would come to the Porridge House to experience life and give away such a valuable thing?


    And why did he bring Qian Bao so far to eat?


    Yu Minglang returned to the car. He looked at the bag containing the liquor bottle and thought for a while. An image appeared in his mind.


    He remembered now. When he consulted Professor Liu about his pre-marriage phobia, he suggested coming here.


    ¡°There¡¯s a 24-hour porridge shop here. The crab meat soup dumplings are especially delicious. You should bring Xiao Qian here when you¡¯re free. She often works night shifts and her health has suffered.¡±


    If Professor Liu recommended it, it could just be a coincidence. And that man who claimed to be Xuan¡­ was probably a coincidence, too¡­ right?


    Knowing that Qian Bao would definitely ask about the bottle when he came home, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t want to worry her further. So he drove to Second Brother¡¯s place and gave him the items to keep in his office.


    When the man named Xuan called him, he would send it over.


    His preliminary judgment was that the man didn¡¯t pose a threat to Qian Bao. After all, there was no reason for a stranger to target her. Perhaps he was just a wealthy man coming to experience life, and when he saw someone he clicked with, he casually gave away a gift.


    Moreover, as Yu Minglang recalled his interaction with Xuan yesterday, although his intuition told him that the man named Xuan surely had a story behind him, he didn¡¯t feel any malice from him.


    So Yu Minglang set this matter aside for the time being.


    When Qian Bao woke up, Yu Minglang was already cooking. The first thing she did was ask about the bottle.


    ¡°Where¡¯s that bottle of liquor?¡±


    ¡°I sent it back.¡±


    ¡°What was the boss up to?¡±


    ¡°That wasn¡¯t the boss, it was his friend. Seems like he¡¯s out experiencing life. He probably just thought we were kindred spirits, so he casually gave us a bottle of liquor. Don¡¯t overthink it, it¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    ¡°Where did Xuan go?¡± Qian Bao asked, still puzzled by the note that appeared with the bottle in her past life. She wanted to have a personal conversation with that man.


    ¡°After he gave us the items, he left the country. We don¡¯t know when he¡¯ll be back.¡±


    I see¡­ Qian Bao found it a bit strange.


    But on second thought, she might be overthinking it.


    She hadn¡¯t met Xuan before, and she didn¡¯t have any impressions of him in her past life. During the brief encounter, she also didn¡¯t feel any hostility from him.


    The bottle from her past life could very well have not been gifted by Xuan.


    If someone could casually give away such a valuable item, regardless of whether he knew its value, it was enough to prove that he was a capricious person. He could give the bottle to her or someone else.


    It¡¯s perfectly normal for these antiques to circulate. Maybe in her past life, Xuan gave the bottle to someone else, who then passed it to her hands. After becoming a boss in her past life, she offended many people, especially a lot of colleagues.


    There were some patients she had cured with special identities. After they were cured by Qian Bao, their competitors weren¡¯t happy. Maybe it was a competitor of a patient who wasn¡¯t pleased with Qian Bao and sent the bottle along with the creepy note.


    Or perhaps one of her past life¡¯s patients was playing a prank on her, sending a bottle to scare her. However, Xiao Wei happened to have an accident, so the bottle also seemed mysterious.


    Without witnessing it with her own eyes, even the smartest person wouldn¡¯t be able to piece together the truth about the bottle. Qian Bao could only guess a few possible outcomes based on the current situation.


    Eventually, she decided that the timing of the bottle¡¯s appearance was a coincidence. The emotional ripple the man named Xuan had on her faded away. After not figuring this out in her past life, Qian Bao set it aside.


    The result of working too late was causing Qian Bao¡¯s sleep schedule to go awry. She arrived home at 2 a.m. and was intimate with Ming Lang for a while, and didn¡¯t go to bed until nearly 3 a.m. When she woke up, it was already 10 a.m., so the meal she was having was both breakfast and lunch.


    During the meal, she received a call from the office. They asked her not to work for the next three days.


    Due to the threatening phone call, they decided to temporarily suspend ¡®Soul Code¡¯ for 3 days to give Qian Bao time to recover and adjust her mood. Someone else would cover her program for these 3 days.


    Qian Bao¡¯s first reaction to this notice was to decline. She didn¡¯t feel at all threatened by a mere phone call. Her agreement with the professor was to complete 60 days. If she took leave, she would have to make up for it.


    But before she could reply, Ming Lang grabbed the phone and thanked the office profusely. He expressed that Qian Bao was greatly scared and had only slept at 3 a.m. the previous night.


    Qian Bao was exasperated at hearing this.


    Hey! What was the actual reason she had slept so late the previous night?


    This shameless man insisted on saying that her OCD was going to flare up and gave her an injection despite her protests! With such close contact, there was no way she could sleep. Wasn¡¯t he feeling a pang of guilt for lying so blatantly?


    ¡°Yes, I understand this program has high viewership. But as her fianc¨¦, seeing her unable to sleep at night hurts my heart¡­¡± Ming Lang avoided Qian Bao¡¯s hand reaching over to pinch him while revealing his ultimate objective.


    ¡°So, could these three days be extended by another two days, giving her a five-day vacation? Rest is for travelling a longer journey. Yes, yes, thank you very much, director. Goodbye, director!¡±


    He hung up the phone and winked at Qian Bao. How about that, isn¡¯t Elder Brother great?


    This is the correct way to apply for leave. Successfully securing precious time to spend with Xiao Mei was perfect!


    Qian Bao felt incredibly weak.


    ¡°I promised my professor I would do this for 60 days. If you ask for leave now, I¡¯ll have to make up the time later.¡±


    To Qian Bao, this type of uninteresting work was something she would rather finish early.


    ¡°Wait until I go back to work. I finally came to spend a few days here, don¡¯t you want to spend more time with me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m with you all the time, even when I¡¯m working.¡±


    ¡°No, no, no! Being with me as I dictate is completely different. Seeing your emotional instability, your OCD could flare up at any moment¡ª¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have OCD! My OCD is cured! You must be dreaming if you think I¡¯m going to stay home doing nothing for the next few days, rolling around with you like a farm animal!¡±

 Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: Chapter 565: Outing and Silly Hat

    Chapter 591: Chapter 565: Outing and Silly Hat


    Yu Xiaoqiang created many miracles.


    For instance, he forcibly added a layer of metaphor to watermelon, which is an incredibly pure fruit.


    He also tainted Xiao Qian¡¯s deep-rooted Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with an indescribable hue, making her feel unable to treat patients with OCD in the future.


    Whenever she hears the term, she would think of¡ª


    ¡°What are you thinking about with that blushing face of yours?¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed angrily at his nose.


    ¡°Yu Minglang! If you keep associating my serious career with these ridiculous concepts through your shameless behavior, get out!¡±


    ¡°How is it a ridiculous concept¡­ A black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, is a good cat! As long as one can cure OCD, they¡¯re a good person!¡±


    Yu Minglang saw that Xiao Qian was looking around for something and curiously asked,


    ¡°Qian Bao, what are you looking for?¡±


    ¡°A knife, I need to cut off the root of all evil!¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ Think thrice!¡±


    ¡°Buzz off!¡±


    Xiao Qian was only saying it, she couldn¡¯t really chop it off.


    Xiaoqiang discussed things with him in a very serious manner.


    ¡°I¡¯m seriously trying to help you alleviate your emotions. You¡¯ve been having nightmares lately, and it¡¯s better when I¡¯m around. But what if I go back to work? Are you going to have sleepless nights every night?¡±


    This treatment plan was actually developed by Professor Liu.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather have sleepless nights than be serenaded by you every night!¡±


    He laughed and kissed her on the cheek, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. My treatment isn¡¯t like that. Of course, that¡¯s necessary, but I won¡¯t go overboard. I know I have too much energy, so I have limits.¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Do you know your limits?


    Unbelievable.


    Yu Minglang cleared his throat awkwardly, ¡°Ahem, if you don¡¯t like Elder Brother bringing you to a new place, how about we go camping and hiking for a few days?¡±


    ¡°Camping?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the mountain scenery is perfect this season. How about we bring tents and outdoor cooking gear to go camping in the mountains? We can stay together at night, watching the fireflies and stars, and make our vows of love!¡±


    It sounds truly beautiful and pure.


    Since returning, Xiao Qian has been busy with work and school, so she hasn¡¯t had time to play. She was really tempted by his proposal.


    But she was still a bit worried.


    ¡°Will there be any dangers? Like getting eaten by wolves, gnawed by wild boars, or captured by cannibals to be cooked?¡±


    Yu Minglang laughed at her question.


    ¡°What are you thinking? I¡¯m taking you to Xiaojiao Mountain in Lin City¡¯s Scenic Area. Where would the wolves come from in a farmhouse courtyard?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Setting up a tent in a farmhouse courtyard, Elder Brother, you¡¯re so talented!¡±


    Isn¡¯t this foolish?


    Xiao Qian could completely imagine what the locals would think of them doing this, possibly whispering to each other, wondering if city people are all idiots?


    She didn¡¯t want to lower the city¡¯s overall IQ with him.


    ¡°The temperature difference in the mountains is huge. Won¡¯t we catch a cold if we really sleep outside for a night?¡±


    ¡°With my warmth, you won¡¯t be cold.¡±


    Xiao Qian picked up a steamed bun and smeared it on his face, goodbye!


    In the end, Xiao Qian still packed her bags and followed him into the mountains.


    Both she and Yu Minglang were very busy people, and they didn¡¯t get many chances to spend time together on a regular basis. Now that she had a few days off and Yu Minglang had time, it was good to be together and explore a bit.


    It took over an hour to get from the city to the mountains. The Xiaojiao Mountain they were visiting was a 3a Scenic Area, with an altitude of over 1,000 meters. The summer was a time of lush forests and cool air, and Yu Minglang had claimed their trip could be a summer retreat, but Xiao Qian felt cheated.


    Such a big sun, summer retreat my ass!


    Xiao Qian brought an umbrella to shield herself from the sun, which also became a reason for Yu Minglang to tease her.


    ¡°Qian Bao, you brought an umbrella even though it¡¯s not raining, dressed like you¡¯re trying to steal landmines with that big hat, aren¡¯t you hot?¡±


    Professor Liu told Yu Minglang that as long as he took Xiao Qian to play for a few days, his marriage proposal would be successful.


    He also thought that through traveling together, Xiao Mei would fall even more in love with him.


    But she didn¡¯t¡­


    Xiao Qian picked up her sunshade and swung it at him.


    ¡°You still dare to talk! I told you we should drive up, but you didn¡¯t listen!¡±

 Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Chapter 566: Fury and Ultimate Move

    Chapter 592: Chapter 566: Fury and Ultimate Move


    Although the scenic area has winding mountain roads and driving up might be steep and not reach the summit, it is possible to reach halfway up the mountain, making it closer to the couple¡¯s destination.


    In the last two years, due to the popularity of a specific rural TV series, the concept of farmhouses and vacation villas has quietly emerged in China. Local governments have been supporting farmers to run farmhouses. Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang¡¯s destination was a well-known farmhouse in Xiaojiao Mountain Scenic Area, one hour¡¯s drive from Lin City.


    Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t heard of this place in her past life. She imagined that a well-known farmhouse must be a standalone villa in the mountains, surrounded by peaceful scenery, easily accessible by car, and equipped with all kinds of modern conveniences while offering a tranquil retreat from city life.


    Her plan was to drive along the winding mountain road until she reached the designated parking lot halfway up the mountain, and then hike for about an hour with Yu Minglang to reach their destination.


    However, Yu Minglang firmly rejected her proposal.


    His reasoning was that hiking should involve some exercise and sweating; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t count as actually climbing the mountain.


    Shamelessly, he told Xiao Qian they would reach their destination in just one hour. In reality, they had been on the trail for several hours and hadn¡¯t arrived yet.


    He carried the bags while Xiao Qian only had to take care of herself and her umbrella, yet she still felt exhausted, as if her legs were filled with lead.


    ¡°Hang in there, baby. We¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Yu Minglang appeared energized, showing no sign of fatigue.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going any further! I¡¯m not taking another step! You big liar, didn¡¯t you say we¡¯d get there in an hour?¡± Not caring about her appearance, Xiao Qian plopped down on a large rock and refused to budge.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie to you. Considering our pace, an hour was actually generous. Who knew you¡¯d be so delicate¡­¡±


    Speaking the truth was bound to get him hit, and, unsurprisingly, Yu Minglang was struck.


    Xiao Qian hit him with her umbrella, ¡°You dare to say that? Can my physical strength compare to your inhuman endurance?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s obviously because you don¡¯t exercise regularly. Look at you, walking two steps and resting for three minutes. At this rate, we won¡¯t reach our destination even when it gets dark.¡±


    I don¡¯t want to climb anymore; you can go on your own; I want to go home!¡± Xiao Qian now regretted ever agreeing to accompany Yu Minglang on this torturous mountain adventure in the sweltering heat.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, do you know why I brought you here to have fun?¡±


    ¡°To torture me?¡±


    ¡°Wrong! The purpose of travel, like marriage, is to face and overcome the challenges along the long journey. You can¡¯t just give up when faced with difficulties.¡±


    Surprisingly, he made a lot of sense, and she has nothing to say in response!


    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have come in the first place!¡± Wouldn¡¯t staying at home, writing her thesis, and perusing fashion catalogs have been better? What was the point of coming all this way and enduring such exhaustion?


    ¡°Look at you, being so extreme. Come on, take a look at the scenery around us ¨C the majestic peaks and singing waterfalls. When we reach the top, we¡¯ll experience the clouds looking back at us, people disappearing in the mist!¡±


    Although his words were inspiring and motivational, Xiao Qian would not be swayed by this poisonous chicken soup (bad advice).


    ¡°Are you sure I¡¯ll have the energy to reach the state of mind you¡¯re talking about with my current condition?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s such a good thing that people say it¡¯s best to travel together before getting married. If I hadn¡¯t dragged you out from the air-conditioned room, I wouldn¡¯t have seen this side of you.¡±


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s memory, Xiao Qian spent most of her time strategizing, and seeing her so unappealingly stubborn was rare.


    Xiao Qian was furious now.


    ¡°Yu Minglang, you bastard! I¡¯m not taking another step! Do whatever you want!¡± Narrowing her eyes, Xiao Qian gazed into the distance, becoming more skeptical as the hiking route seemed to get tougher.


    ¡°Are you sure we didn¡¯t come to the wrong place?¡± Why were there fewer people, and why was the path growing steeper the further they walked?


    When she bought the entrance tickets, she had asked the staff at the scenic spot, who told her that the mountain was accessible by car up to the halfway point. How had she and Yu Minglang ended up in such a desolate, deserted area after just a short walk along the winding road?


    Looking at the steep, twisting path ahead, Xiao Qian had no desire to continue.


    ¡°Are you doubting my sense of direction? Can you get lost with your elder brother? I used to go into the mountains for training all the time.¡±


    What a proud tone~


    ¡°Then tell me, why are there no people on this section of the road?¡± Xiao Qian looked at him suspiciously.


    Although it wasn¡¯t a holiday, there should still be visitors. How could they walk for several hours without seeing a single person? There were many tourists when they first entered the mountain.


    ¡°Ordinary people only know shortcuts and can¡¯t understand our enjoyment. This path is specially prepared by me for us. Keep walking, and we¡¯ll see a little-known one-line sky view! Then, looking at the magnificent waterfall in the distance, and continue walking ¨C ¡±


    ¡°Stop! So you¡¯re saying you deliberately took me on a detour?! You fooled me into walking like a fool for so long. God, there¡¯s no signal in this godforsaken place!¡±


    Xiao Qian took out her phone and found no reception.


    She couldn¡¯t even call a car to get down the mountain now, stuck between ascent and descent. In both of her smart lifetimes, she had never made such a stupid decision. Why, when she encountered him, did her IQ become challenged?


    ¡°Qian Bao, there¡¯s no turning back now. Whether you¡¯re complaining or unwilling, we have no other choice but to move forward. Complaining won¡¯t solve the problem; when faced with difficulties, think about solutions. If we can¡¯t escape it, let¡¯s enjoy the scenery!¡±


    Yu Minglang, the so-called chicken soup master, started brewing more soul-stirring soup, and Xiao Qian was on the verge of exploding.


    She jumped off the rock and aimed a kick at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°To hell with your ¡®enjoyment!''¡±


    Knowing that Xiao Mei would get angry, Yu Minglang was unfazed by her furious expression. In fact, deep down, he was proud of himself.


    He had a perfect backup plan in mind that he believed Xiao Mei would appreciate. Hmph!


    It was true that Professor Liu had advised Yu Minglang to take Xiao Qian mountain climbing.


    However, the actions that followed ¨C angering Xiao Qian by taking her on the most difficult and deserted path, challenging her psychological endurance ¨C were all his own doing.


    Seeing Xiao Qian on the verge of an explosion, Yu Minglang finally revealed his trump card.

 Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Chapter 567: Touching and Explosive

    Chapter 593: Chapter 567: Touching and Explosive


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you very tired?¡±


    ¡°No shit!¡± Making her, a person who relies on brain power, walk this far, it¡¯d be a miracle if she wasn¡¯t tired!


    ¡°Come, let Big Brother carry you!¡±


    Hahaha, the killer move is so powerful. Yu Minglang is simply too in awe of himself, holding on for so long just for this critical move.


    On the quiet mountain path with no one around, his precious Xiao Qian was already gasping for breath. This was when he, especially responsible, carried the poor little thing step by step in the mountains. Her gentle little hand lightly brushed the sweat from his forehead, presenting a fragrant kiss, softly saying to him, ¡°Big Brother, you are so good to me. You really are a reliable man. I¡¯ll marry you when we get back!¡±


    All of the above was concocted in Brother Lang¡¯s own mind.


    He had to let Xiao Mei see that he was a reliable man in critical moments! Stepping forward during times of crisis, this kind of behavior must move Xiao Mei, and Xiao Mei would definitely love him even more!


    Xiao Mei was so angry that her adrenaline skyrocketed, fists clenched tight.


    The annoying guy in front of her had a righteous look on his face, arms spread wide in a welcoming gesture, as if saying, ¡°Come, come into Big Brother¡¯s reliable embrace!¡±


    Yu Minglang closed his eyes, ready for her to throw herself into his arms, but instead of a soft embrace, all he got was a ruthless umbrella attack! Fortunately, he dodged quickly, otherwise, this ruthless woman would have exploded him with an umbrella!


    Really exploded, yes, cherry blossom explosions all over the mountains!


    Yu Minglang narrowly dodged the umbrella, covering a certain part of his body behind him while looking at the murderous Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian Bao, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°You dare to ask me! You, the bad egg who led me into the ditch after going a long way around, and on top of that, acting like a savior! It¡¯s light punishment to explode you!¡±


    Real heroes who save damsels in distress usually appear only after the damsel encounters a problem, but all her ¡°problems¡± were caused by this shameless guy. Exploding a man who¡¯s got nothing better to do than cause trouble is also light punishment!


    ¡°What are you standing around for, come carry me! You are a criminal now!¡±


    Yu Minglang hesitated, cautiously gauging Xiao Qian¡¯s expression. ¡°You promise¡­ not to attack me from behind?¡±


    As a man, if you get stabbed by your daughter-in-law from behind, how can you live the rest of your life?


    Xiao Qian glared at him, and he obediently went over to carry her. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t attack his vital parts, but she didn¡¯t spare him, either, grabbing his ear with both hands and threatening him fiercely.


    ¡°Walk faster! I¡¯m both sunburnt and hungry, and it¡¯s all your fault!¡±


    Yu Minglang resignedly carried Xiao Qian, step by step, struggling down the bumpy mountain path. His backpack hung in front of him, and his daughter-in-law hung behind him. Xiao Qian really knew how to save effort, hooking the umbrella handle to his backpack to save even the effort of carrying it.


    Her hand rummaged around in his bag and finally took out the water bottle and unscrewed it. Yu Minglang thought his daughter-in-law would pity him, opened his mouth to drink, but saw Xiao Qian wave the bottle next to his mouth, letting him feel the water¡¯s aroma before leisurely moving the bottle to her own lips, deliberately drinking loudly.


    This little troublemaker¡­


    Yu Minglang sighed, ¡°How did I get such a cruel woman?¡±


    Xiao Qian put down the water bottle and snorted.


    ¡°You still have time to regret it now! Put me down, and we can break up cleanly. Come on!¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dare to provoke her anger, so he just put on a tough act. As soon as she said that, he quickly mended his ways and obediently walked forward.


    The road was not easy to walk, and the slope was very steep. He carried her without any pressure, walking as comfortably as if on flat ground. Xiao Qian lay on his shoulder, half-closing her eyes in satisfaction, saying,


    ¡°From this perspective, the mountain scenery is quite lovely, and the air is fresh, too. When you look at the world from a different angle, what seemed unsightly turns into a beautiful sight.¡±


    The chicken soup he forcibly poured into her just now was returned to him, completely untouched.


    ¡°Mm-hmm, you¡¯re simply building your own happiness on my burden. Are you satisfied now, you little troublemaker!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not my fault! You insist on taking this troublesome route instead of sticking to the one that gets us to our destination quickly!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it just to make you happy!¡±


    Yu Minglang said aggrievedly, but Xiao Mei was still unhappy, and he almost got exploded by her!


    ¡°Only a fool would be happy with your troublemaking behavior!¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t speak anymore, pursing his lips with a faint air of grievance and speeding up his pace, rushing through the path.


    Xiao Qian was mad at him for just a few minutes, then felt his body sweating. Considering he hadn¡¯t had a drink since climbing up the mountain, she worried about him getting heatstroke, so she unscrewed the water bottle and handed it to his mouth. Yu Minglang stubbornly turned his head away.


    ¡°I won¡¯t drink! Go and thirst me to death, you criminal that you look down on me!¡±


    Oh, acting proud now?


    Xiao Qian looked at him, finding his behavior both annoying and amusing. She handed him the water bottle herself, feeding him the water. The haughty one lost his temper.


    The friction between the couple was like the rain in June ¨C it comes and goes quickly. Just moments ago, they were still sulking at each other, but after gulping down water, there were no more issues.


    ¡°How much longer?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang, who had been carrying her for more than ten minutes now.


    She couldn¡¯t bear him struggling in such hot weather.


    ¡°We¡¯ll be there soon. Do you see that rock? Once we pass it, we¡¯ll be there.¡± He pointed ahead, and they were almost there.


    ¡°Are you sure there¡¯s a famous farmhouse in such a remote place?¡± Xiao Qian now held a skeptical attitude towards everything Ming Lang said, having such a troublemaker boyfriend was unbelievable.


    ¡°Absolutely, very famous!¡±


    ¡°Then let me down. This stretch of road is difficult.¡± Xiao Qian saw that he had to climb a slope, and the angle looked almost vertical.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Qian Bao. Choosing me means choosing a stable life. Big Brother will let you have a worry-free life for a lifetime. What¡¯s a slope? When I hold your hand, I never thought of letting go!¡±


    Yu Minglang had been holding back for so long, finally finding an opportunity to recite the touching line he had thought about for so long.


    He didn¡¯t believe Xiao Mei wouldn¡¯t be moved by that!


    Professor Liu told him that Xiao Qian, for some reason, had a shadow over marriage. It was an attitude of subconscious disapproval of marriage, and her attitude towards marriage was both expectant and fearful of getting hurt. As a woman with strong self-control, she was unwilling to admit her subconscious thoughts, so she suppressed the tendency to have Pre-marriage Phobia.


    Professor Liu¡¯s treatment proposal was for Yu Minglang to take Xiao Qian away from the hustle and bustle and to a place where she couldn¡¯t see stress and struggle. There, Xiao Qian would feel that he was a very reliable man and see other people¡¯s plain but happy marriages to dispel her worry. He would then take the opportunity to have an open heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Qian to resolve the unknown pressure in her heart.


    Yu Minglang specially prepared this touching line, and Qian Bao would definitely love him more. How could Qian Bao not want to marry him?

 Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Chapter 568: Touching and Saving the Beauty

    Chapter 594: Chapter 568: Touching and Saving the Beauty


    This is impressive, no doubt about it.


    Xiao Qian was indeed very touched.


    Although she was dissatisfied with his roundabout behavior, he had carried her for such a long distance and made such a sincere confession that all her annoyance vanished.


    However, when she saw something suddenly appear in front of them, her emotions turned from touched to terrified.


    ¡°There¡¯s a snake!¡± She whispered in his ear, instinctively covering her mouth with her hand to suppress a scream, knowing that yelling would only attract the snake¡¯s attention and not help the situation at all.


    Following Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Yu Minglang saw a green snake calmly crawl into the grass beside the slope they were about to climb, not getting too far away, with half of its tail still left outside.


    ¡°Is it venomous?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°We¡¯re pretty lucky,¡± Yu Minglang said with ease.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not poisonous.¡± Xiao Qian breathed a sigh of relief, remembering that she had read in a book that not all green snakes are poisonous, and a green-colored snake called the green snake is completely non-toxic.


    ¡°It is venomous, extremely venomous actually. Look how calm it is, Qian Bao. Not fleeing rapidly upon encountering humans, but lazily and charmingly crawling into the bushes. This half-conscious, half-drunken state, it¡¯s just like you, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s tone was very calm, as if the creature just a few meters away was not a highly venomous snake but an extremely rare flower.


    ¡°!!!¡± Xiao Qian felt like her hairs were standing on end.


    ¡°It¡¯s actually quite simple to distinguish between venomous and non-venomous snakes. If you encounter one that races away with a whoosh, then it¡¯s non-venomous. If it faces us calmly and charmingly like the one in front of us right now, then it¡¯s venomous. I¡¯ve checked, Qian Bao. We¡¯re really lucky; it¡¯s a bamboo viper.¡±


    This snake is one of the top ten venomous snakes in China, more commonly found in the South. It is a mystery why it appears in the mountains of the North.


    Xiao Qian really wanted to punch him; how could he be in the mood for explanations at such a time?


    Like every girl, she disliked such soft, gloomy animals. Just looking at it made her break out in goosebumps. However, she didn¡¯t know why, but when she was on his back, she felt much less fear, as if she had nothing to be afraid of as long as he was there.


    In these few seconds, Xiao Qian thought a lot.


    ¡°Let me down.¡± She told Ming Lang. Yu Minglang definitely knew how to escape danger, but if he had to carry her, they might both end up in serious trouble.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I¡¯m sorry, and I hope you don¡¯t hold this against me.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, would you marry me in the next life?¡± Once he finished shouting, Xiao Qian was thrown away by him!


    They were standing on a slightly sloping ground, and his move caused Xiao Qian to fall backward. Fortunately, she only ended up sitting on the grass, uninjured. But when she saw him rush toward the snake and reach out to catch it, her heart seemed to stop, and everything went black.


    She closed her eyes, unable to feel her heartbeat. In that second, her consciousness and body seemed disconnected.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t imagine what she would do if Yu Minglang was bitten by the snake. All her common sense and courage had disappeared, and she even felt that the fear she had experienced when she chose to die in her past life was not as great as what she felt now.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian would rather be bitten by the snake herself than open her eyes to see if he was alright.


    When did he surpass even herself in her heart? This question was unsolvable, just like a person would never know the time when the first flower blooms.


    Cold liquid slid down her face, and Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even realize that it was her tears. Her mind was blank in these few seconds.


    All her reactions were instinctive.


    ¡°Hi~ Qian Bao, come and see~¡±


    Xiao Qian opened her eyes to see Yu Minglang standing on the slope, holding the snakehead in his bare hand, with the snake¡¯s body coiled around his wrist. She was scared pale by his actions.


    ¡°Quickly kill it!¡±


    She was really afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold onto it and get bitten. The soft and fuzzy snake looked too scary.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t hurt it unless absolutely necessary, for it is a life too. Qian Bao, come here and get the canvas bag from my backpack.¡±


    Xiao Qian braced herself and walked over, feeling the frightening sensation of the snake being so close to her.


    Yu Minglang seemed completely unafraid, even lifting the snake up to show her.


    ¡°Qian Bao, look, the prototype of Xiao Qing from the Legend of the White Snake! Isn¡¯t it cute?¡±


    Not cute at all!


    Xiao Qian quickly took out the bag with a pale face, and Yu Minglang asked her to step back a bit. He swiftly threw the snake into the bag tightly sealing it shut.


    ¡°Ha, ha, ha~ West Lake Scenery! It¡¯s March now!¡± He even started singing a tune from the Legend of the White Snake!


    ¡°Can¡¯t you just kill it? It¡¯s so scary!¡± Only after the danger had passed did Xiao Qian realize that her clothes had been drenched in cold sweat.


    In just a moment, she had gone through the pain of almost losing him, and she was truly frightened deep down inside.


    But the fear was not of death, but of not being able to see him.


    Yet this fool of a man, who had caught the snake with his bare hands, seemed completely fearless. Looking at the grin on his face, Xiao Qian suddenly felt so foolish for having been so afraid just moments ago.


    ¡°This is just a case of comrade Xiao Qing from the snake world carrying out self-defense after we invaded their territory. It is true that people are afraid of snakes, but every year, are there more people killed by snake bites or people who eat snakes? Let¡¯s not hurt it if we¡¯re not in danger, and leave it somewhere safe later.¡±


    Despite his amazing physical abilities, Yu Minglang never bullied any creature or person. Even a small snake was a life, in his eyes.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know how to describe him in this moment. He possessed immense power, yet never used it to bully anyone or anything. Though 90% of the time he was a clownish fool in front of her, that 10% of the time when he showed his true colors was enough for her to completely entrust herself to him.


    Difficult situations seemed to disappear when he was around; no problem was too big. As long as Yu Minglang was there, any problem ceased to be an issue for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian Bao, do you want to adopt Xiao Qing? Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s cute?¡±


    Yu Minglang lifted up the bag, and Xiao Qian saw the wriggling movements inside and swallowed hard, ¡°Please just get rid of it¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t like it, I¡¯ll release it back into the forest and let it continue its cultivation. Hopefully, it¡¯ll find its Mrs. Bai soon~¡±


    ¡°Animals have not been allowed to become spirits since the founding of the country.¡± Inexplicably, Xiao Qian blurted out such a nonsensical line after her scare, feeling as though she had been infected by Yu Minglang¡¯s comedic nature.


    ¡°Qian Bao, don¡¯t you think the appearance of this venomous snake is quite timely? At this moment, it appeared, making me feel quite manly, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, very manly.¡± Xiao Qian thought of him securing her safely before catching the snake with his bare hands, her heart filling with warmth.


    ¡°So, are you willing to spend your life with such a reliable man?¡± Yu Minglang anxiously awaited her answer.

 Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Chapter 569: Exposing and Furious

    Chapter 595: Chapter 569: Exposing and Furious


    Professor Liu told Ming Lang that as long as Xiao Qian felt that he was a very reliable man, capable of overcoming the fear of the unknown, she would be willing to marry him.


    Yu Minglang thought his chance to propose had come!


    Catching the snake with his bare hands would surely touch Xiao Mei!


    ¡°Is there a snake in your bag?¡±


    A voice came from the hillside, and Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang looked up. A young man appeared at the top of the slope, not very tall and thin, dressed like an ordinary mountainside farmer, with dark skin.


    ¡°Do you raise snakes?¡± Yu Minglang frowned.


    ¡°Yeah, my family runs a restaurant on the top of the mountain. Cui¡¯er is my pet. She¡¯s a green snake, looks scary but she¡¯s not poisonous.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought, damn, he quickly reacted to the sudden revelation, widened his eyes in surprise, and pointed at the bag with great acting.


    ¡°Are you saying this is not a poisonous bamboo viper?¡±


    ¡°Of course not. Bamboo vipers have triangular heads, and my Cui¡¯er has a round head, not poisonous.¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately pretended to understand, and gave Xiao Qian, who was already beginning to doubt him, a grateful expression.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, it seems my knowledge is not enough. People really should learn as long as they live, and never be like me just now, shaking an empty bottle while mistaking a non-poisonous snake for a poisonous one!¡±


    He blurted out what she wanted to say, leaving Xiao Mei with nowhere to retreat! Yu Minglang silently praised his own reaction.


    All of Xiao Qian¡¯s emotions evaporated, and she believed others might mistake poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, but the probability of Yu Minglang making such a mistake was as low as her, a psychologist, confusing the most straightforward depression and anxiety disorders.


    He had taken a course in identifying dangerous wild animals when he was in school, and Yu Minglang would never make such a basic mistake.


    So just now, someone was trying to gain her sympathy by impressing her to agree to their marriage!


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t dare to look at her, because even without looking, he could feel her anger from within. It was over. He had failed his beautiful dream of expressing himself as a dependable man, gaining Xiao Mei¡¯s trust, dispelling her fear of marriage, and having her agree to marry him and wear a wedding dress for him!


    Yu Minglang vented his anger on the suddenly appearing man.


    ¡°Why the hell are you raising snakes! And with such a big forest, how did you let it go and know where to find it?¡±


    The thin man was startled by Yu Minglang¡¯s outburst and shivered, saying timidly.


    ¡°I was blowing a whistle at the stream. Cui¡¯er was in my basket, as usual, but today she climbed out, and when I heard noises from this side, I came over. It¡¯s not far from the stream¡­¡±


    It was because Yu Minglang had shouted a slogan before catching the snake, intending to gain Xiao Mei¡¯s trust. The young man had heard the noise and come over, only to see Yu Minglang holding a bag with something wriggling inside, so naturally, he had to ask.


    And successfully exposed one¡¯s shamelessness.


    Yu Minglang threw the bag to the man, glared fiercely at him, and the man shrank his shoulders, feeling wronged for no reason.


    Xiao Qian witnessed the whole process and was greatly amused.


    Well, Yu Minglang the shameless, now she had seen his true face.


    ¡°If there is an afterlife, would you like me to marry you?¡± She asked coldly.


    Yu Minglang nodded awkwardly, ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll marry you in the afterlife.¡±


    Before Yu Minglang could rejoice, she added darkly.


    ¡°Not in this lifetime!¡± She was so angry, he had deceived her!


    Looking at the time, it was already impossible to go down the mountain. She would have to stay on the mountain tonight, but never think she would forgive Yu Minglang.


    Never!


    The feeling of having his little scheme discovered by his future daughter-in-law was more awkward than being caught masturbating by his mother! The problem was he had never been caught by his mother, but he had been caught cheating by his fianc¨¦!


    Yu Minglang felt Xiao Qian¡¯s sharp gaze on him, making the hot weather feel a little cooler. Through this gaze, he seemed to see the red books he had longed for growing wings and flying away.


    Flying and laughing at him: dumbass, dumbass!


    Under the guidance of the snake-raising young man, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang quickly arrived at their destination.


    She didn¡¯t expect the young man to be the son of the ¡°well-known¡± farmhouse boss Yu Minglang had mentioned!


    Standing at the entrance of a dilapidated courtyard, with a shaky sign at the door, the wind-blown, sun-and-rain-faded plaque was already very blurred.


    Xiao Qian twitched the corner of her mouth and stared at Yu Minglang.


    Now in a cold war period, she wouldn¡¯t talk to him, but her eyes expressed everything she thought. This is the so-called well-known farmhouse?


    She had been tired for hours, walking with her legs almost breaking, and had come to such a place?


    His death wish record had another thick and heavy line added.


    Yu Minglang also didn¡¯t expect the well-known farmhouse to be this shabby and on the verge of collapsing. Professor Liu had clearly told him that this was the most well-known place in the mountains!


    The faded plaque, with the words ¡°well-known farmhouse¡± barely recognizable, truly ¡°well-known¡± indeed!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mind was filled with countless ¡°damn it¡± thoughts. He felt that the two little red books were singing ¡°I want to fly higher!¡± and moving further away from him!


    Professor Liu, you usually have the appearance of a scholar, but I never thought you would play such a trick on people. Are you trying to make me a lifelong bachelor and a monk who can¡¯t get married?


    ¡°It was Auntie Liu who recommended this place¡­¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s explanation was not accepted by Xiao Qian, but it made her angrier.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to blame my teacher! Are you planning to create a collapsing kang or wall inside to gain my sympathy?!¡±


    I¡¯m not! That¡¯s what Yu Minglang wanted to scream, but he couldn¡¯t.


    After the snake-catching farce was exposed, he was now on Xiao Qian¡¯s blacklist, and she wouldn¡¯t believe anything he said.


    Every time Xiao Qian thought about the tears she¡¯d shed in worry for this scoundrel, and all the sentimental things she¡¯d thought about for a moment, her heart burned with anger.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the small farmhouse boss, Xiao Qian really wanted to pick up her umbrella and stab him with its sharp end!


    There was no way to eliminate this situation, only poking chrysanthemum could relieve the worry!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s cleverness had backfired this time, angering Xiao Qian. She felt she had to punish the scoundrel and not forgive him as it was too much.


    Unaware of the situation, the young farmhouse boss added another comment, which almost made Xiao Qian furious.

 Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: Chapter 574: Behind the Scenes and Confessions

    Chapter 600: Chapter 574: Behind the Scenes and Confessions


    ¡°Imported from Degu Country?¡± Xiao Qian was so busy wiping him that she didn¡¯t pay attention to it, fearing he might catch a cold. Her towel was wet from bathing earlier, so she had bought one from Auntie.


    ¡°Yeah, I found it very absorbent when I used it and took a look. See this label, isn¡¯t it Russian?¡± Yu Minglang showed the towel label to Xiao Qian.


    Indeed, it was very soft and absorbent.


    ¡°This thing is indeed very absorbent, so I won¡¯t criticize your foreign-worshiping tendency to buy foreign goods for even towels. Just don¡¯t do it again!¡±


    Ming Lang deliberately said this because he knew that according to Xiao Qian¡¯s character, she would slap him back in protest of his chauvinism, and then beat him up to divert the topic of pre-marriage phobia.


    Unexpectedly, though, Xiao Qian¡¯s brows furrowed as she looked at the towel over and over again.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I bought it from Auntie for 5 yuan a piece.¡±


    ¡°From Auntie?¡± Yu Minglang also found it strange. How could this place, where no one came to stay all year round, have such a thing?


    ¡°Yeah, I was in a hurry, and I didn¡¯t look closely when I bought it. Now that you mention it, I looked at it, and it¡¯s actually the famous Baiyun brand. It¡¯s a very good brand in the Island Country. These towels are perfect for women and infants, with no fluorescent agents, but they are quite expensive, probably 20 or 30 yuan.¡±


    Even with the financial difficulties back then, she would still buy this kind for Xiao Wei.


    ¡°Now that you mention it, I¡¯m not happy to hear that. No matter how good the Island Country products are, can towels be compared to flowers? How can domestic ones not be used? Look at how far you¡¯ve come, not using domestic products now that you have money? You need to change this evil capitalist mindset of indulgence. So many children in my family use the towels distributed by the unit. Look at us, did any of us destroy our appearance?¡±


    Xiao Qian glared at him, ready to retort. A master of argument, huh?


    Yu Minglang gave himself a twinge, ¡°What I meant was, it¡¯s not unacceptable to learn from foreign advanced production experience appropriately ¨C no, the focus of our discussion isn¡¯t this, the focus is -¡±


    ¡°How did Auntie get this?¡±


    The two spoke in unison.


    Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian exchanged glances, and Xiao Qian stood up.


    ¡°You wait in the room for me, I¡¯ll go ask.¡±


    This was a farmhouse similar to a courtyard house, built with a unified allocation of funds from above. Xiao Qian and her family stayed in a detached guesthouse, Auntie¡¯s family lived across from them, and the main house was empty at night but used for dining during the day if there were guests.


    When Xiao Qian went over, she saw Auntie sitting on a small bench washing her feet outside.


    ¡°Girl, why haven¡¯t you gone to sleep yet?¡±


    ¡°I just noticed that the towel you sold me is so good, can you sell me another one to take back to my mom?¡±


    ¡°Hey, wait here! Old man, bring out another towel!¡± Auntie¡¯s face lit up with the prospect of making a sale.


    The uncle brought out an unopened towel in no time.


    ¡°Auntie, this towel is really good. Are you losing money by selling it for 5 yuan?¡± Xiao Qian asked nonchalantly while holding the towel.


    ¡°No loss, no loss, this is what Zhiming brought back when he went down the mountain to buy stock. I didn¡¯t see it written on any order, so I guess it was a gift for buying something else.¡± The uncle didn¡¯t finish his words as Auntie interrupted him.


    ¡°Go inside and see if our cat is back, and stop blabbering nonsense! Can a free towel have this quality? Girl, don¡¯t listen to him! This is our stock, and it cost us. If it were free, we¡¯d just give it to you directly. How could we charge you!¡±


    ¡°Okay, I understand. Thank you.¡±


    Xiao Qian turned around and went back to her room.


    Auntie, fuming, finished washing her feet and went inside, lowering her voice, ¡°Did a donkey kick you in the head? Who taught you how to do business like this? Letting people know it¡¯s a freebie, will they still buy it?!¡±


    ¡°It was originally extra stock that came in¡­ How can you cheat people?¡±


    ¡°Cheat¡± means to deceive in the local dialect.


    ¡°How can you do business without cheating people?¡±


    The uncle swallowed his anger and, with a belly full of fire, went to his son¡¯s room. He saw Second Brother Zhiming not sleeping, holding a basket and playing with a snake, which made him so angry that he kicked him.


    ¡°You¡¯re useless at everything, you round off whatever you eat, and you screwed up college. You can¡¯t even run a business! If your brother were still alive, could he be as useless as you? Throw this worm out tomorrow! The family¡¯s wealth is all gone because of this worm, damn!¡±


    The soundproofing was poor in this kind of house, and Xiao Qian could still hear the yelling at the child from her room. Her brow furrowed slightly.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°The way uncle teaches his child is really detrimental. Comparing one child to another can cause great psychological harm. We shouldn¡¯t educate our children like this in the future. Each child is unique and should not be compared to others.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought to himself, I really want to have children with you, but the premise is that you have to marry me.


    The topic of marriage is now taboo, so he could only think about it and shift the topic back to the towel.


    ¡°Did you find out?¡±


    ¡°It seems that it was a freebie when they bought other goods. Auntie didn¡¯t want to tell the truth, but I saw through it.¡± Xiao Qian was also good at reading situations. Auntie¡¯s little trick could not deceive her eyes.


    ¡°What kind of goods would come with such a product?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s strong intuition was at work again, and he vaguely felt that there was something more to this towel.


    However, he didn¡¯t think too much about it at the time. He just asked Xiao Qian to put the towel away and planned to ask someone else when he returned.


    Yu Minglang kept this detail in mind. In fact, he didn¡¯t intentionally look into certain things most of the time. He would just subconsciously store up information when he felt something was weird. It was his subconscious behavior to quickly access valuable information when needed, sometimes even producing amazing results.


    Some of his past achievements were due to his keen intuition to discover problems. This time was no exception, but that¡¯s another story.


    They fought fiercely, but after the quarrel, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang got back together like old times.


    Even though he had given up on curing her marriage phobia through immersive experiences, they still had to enjoy themselves before leaving. Xiao Qian made him promise not to take detours and not to upset her with his self-directed acts again.


    The two walked by the stream, and Yu Minglang, who had been holding back his words all night, finally got to ask.


    ¡°Qian Bao, you forgave me just like that?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± He felt that Qian Bao would always hold a grudge, and her easy forgiveness didn¡¯t seem like her style.


    ¡°Love is like the sand in our hands. The more we expect, the more disappointed we will be and the harder it is to get along. I¡¯ve seen a lot of divorced women. They get divorced because their spouse can¡¯t meet their expectations, not because of principle problems like gambling, drinking, domestic violence, or unfair property distribution. How can they be sure that they¡¯ll meet someone who can satisfy them in their next marriage? For a man like you, I¡¯ll lower my expectations, so I don¡¯t torment you or myself, because -¡±


    Where else could she find a man as silly as him who would do anything for her?


    Just as Yu Minglang was about to ask further, there was a sudden strange noise from upstream of the stream. He had to pause his conversation with Xiao Qian and quickly run towards it.

 Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: Chapter 575: Drawing the Sword and Self-esteem

    Chapter 601: Chapter 575: Drawing the Sword and Self-esteem


    The well-known Boss of the farmhouse had been pinned down to the ground by a few young people, and his ever-present snake basket was overturned. Yu Minglang went over and spoke up to stop these people¡¯s brutal behavior.


    ¡°Stop!¡±


    Crouched on the ground, Zhiming covered his head. Xiao Qian also ran over and squatted down to talk to him.


    ¡°Are you all right?¡±


    Zhiming didn¡¯t answer, just hugged his head with his shoulders trembling.


    ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± Several young people glanced at Yu Minglang. From their dress and appearance, they looked like staff from other farmhouses in the scenic area. One of them even wore a white apron covered in oil stains.


    ¡°Who I am is not important. What matters is that we are all neighbors here. Why resort to violence when we can talk it out?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words did not stop these people from their brutality. The leader sneered and pointed at the twitching Zhiming on the ground and mocked him.


    ¡°You better stay away from this madman! His grandfather was a madman, and so is he! He came back to the village all uppity after high school and didn¡¯t even greet everyone. Phooey!¡±


    The leader of the group tried to kick Zhiming again but was stopped by Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Guys, I advise you not to use violence in front of me, I can¡¯t stand it.¡±


    The leader found his hand held by Yu Minglang, and feeling humiliated in front of everyone, this village tyrant was not used to being openly defied like this. So, when Yu Minglang spoke up to stop him, his first reaction was¡ª


    ¡°It¡¯s a trap!¡±


    With that said, several people charged at Yu Minglang.


    They, however, were flung away almost the moment they lunged at him. In the blink of an eye, Yu Minglang swept two of them to the ground with a kick.


    Those who were left standing were also knocked over by his fists and legs.


    ¡°Violence is a blind beast, so to deal with you beasts who have no sense and only primal urges, I have only one weapon¡ª violence versus violence!¡±


    Yu Minglang clapped his hands and spat disdainfully at the defeated village tyrant.


    ¡°Get out of here!¡±


    When Brother Lang was young, these guys were just brats. They dared to bully in front of him, and it was only right to beat them up!


    The group ran away in panic.


    Xiao Qian squatted on the ground, patting the shivering Zhiming.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. They¡¯re gone. No one will harm you now.¡±


    Seeing that Zhiming was already a grown man, she wondered how he still got bullied. Xiao Qian had always thought that bullying only happened to children around her little brother¡¯s age.


    ¡°They beat me and bully me¡­ It¡¯s always been like this.¡± Zhiming buried his face in the ground, speaking with a tearful voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. They¡¯re gone now. No one will come to bully you again.¡± Xiao Qian comforted him patiently. With her professional instinct, she sensed that this young man had been traumatized.


    It was not the first time this kind of trauma had occurred. The bullies¡¯ movements were so practiced that it was clear they had been tormenting Zhiming regularly.


    ¡°They laughed at me for failing, they laughed at my name, and they couldn¡¯t even let Cui¡¯er be¡­ Cui¡¯er!¡± Suddenly, Zhiming looked up and frantically searched through his overturned bamboo basket.


    The little green snake inside was barely alive, with its body in an unnatural curve and its head drooping. Zhiming held his pet, trembling, but the little green snake wouldn¡¯t curl around his hand like it usually did.


    Yu Minglang knew at a glance that the snake wouldn¡¯t make it.


    Its spine had been broken, and if that happened to a snake, it could only wait to die.


    The law of the jungle prevailed everywhere. The strong preyed on the weak not only in the village but also in the city. It was just that this kind of bullying was more direct in relatively simple places like here.


    ¡°Cui¡¯er!¡± Zhiming cried out loud, while Xiao Qian frowned at the scene.


    ¡°Those people went too far!¡±


    Yu Minglang nodded, ¡°Actually, they are just half-grown kids themselves. Their parents have failed to discipline them properly, so they become foolish when they grow up. Foolish people then display shameless violence, creating a vicious cycle that results in village bullies and city ruffians. They are the scum of society.¡±


    Yu Minglang had considerable martial power, but he never abused these abilities. He always used his strength to protect those he wanted to protect, not to bully those weaker than himself.


    ¡°If my brother was here, this wouldn¡¯t happen. He wouldn¡¯t let them bully me like this¡­ I can¡¯t do anything right.¡± Clutching the dying little green snake, Zhiming¡¯s tears hadn¡¯t dried, and his eyes were full of hatred as he looked in the direction of the village tyrants¡¯ departure.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. Come back with us. You have some injuries that need to be bandaged.¡± Xiao Qian said to Zhiming.


    But Zhiming just stared in the direction of the bullies, muttering, ¡°If Zhuhu were here, I definitely wouldn¡¯t be beaten. My brother would protect me. My brother¡­¡±


    His hand clawed a clear trace on the ground, his eyes turning red. He seemed to be in an abnormal state.


    Xiao Qian felt that things weren¡¯t looking good, and she was about to provide further psychological counseling when Zhiming suddenly grabbed the dead snake and ran wildly in the opposite direction. His speed was so fast that even Yu Minglang was surprised, like a wild beast.


    ¡°Will he be okay?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go after him and check.¡± Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t too reassured either. Zhiming¡¯s reaction was not quite like a normal person¡¯s.


    As Yu Minglang was about to run after him, he saw the old boss from the farmhouse coming over.


    ¡°Uncle, your son Zhiming got into a fight and ran that way. I was planning to have my fianc¨¦ go after him.¡± Xiao Qian pointed in Zhiming¡¯s direction.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯ll go find him. You two go back. You¡¯re not familiar with the roads in these mountains.¡± The old man frowned but didn¡¯t look too surprised. It was as if he¡¯d grown accustomed to his son being bullied.


    ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need my help?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    The old man shook his head, looking at Yu Minglang with a trace of wariness in his eyes, and said bluntly.


    ¡°You outsiders don¡¯t meddle in our family¡¯s affairs!¡±


    The once friendly old man suddenly spoke with such rudeness. Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged glances and decided to give up. If the boy¡¯s father insisted on such a stance, their insistence on helping would only add to the family¡¯s troubles.


    On the way back, Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°How can psychology explain the old man¡¯s overreaction just now?¡±


    ¡°High self-esteem and low self-esteem personality.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°If you want to use an image to represent self-esteem as a plane, a normal person should be in the middle, low self-esteem below normal, and high self-esteem above normal. Both too high and too low are not normal psychological states. High self-esteem people are fragile and can¡¯t handle the slightest touch of the bottom line, meaning they¡¯re sensitive and love face. Many people around us are like this. Say one word about them, and they¡¯re instantly shattered. They have very strong self-esteem. You see, we¡¯ve been staying here for one day and heard the old man scolding Zhiming several times, right? Almost every time, he emphasized that Zhiming was not as good as his brother.¡±

 Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Chapter 576: Liu Mei and Relocation

    Chapter 602: Chapter 576: Liu Mei and Relocation


    A manifestation of high self-esteem is always trying to compare oneself with others, not accepting failure. Just now, when Yu Minglang proposed to chase after the uncle together, it was actually a kind gesture, but it touched the uncle¡¯s high self-esteem, so he reacted so intensely.


    ¡°So is Zhiming a low self-esteem person? I heard him say several times just now that he doesn¡¯t do anything well.¡± Ming Lang¡¯s comprehension is high, Xiao Qian explains one thing, and he immediately thinks of another.


    Xiao Qian nods.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Zhiming is a typical low-self-esteem person. He doesn¡¯t trust his own abilities and lacks confidence, often comparing himself unfavorably to others. However, I don¡¯t understand why a low-self-esteem person would have such a reaction just now.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought about Zhiming¡¯s hateful look when he left just now, and it felt strange in her heart.


    ¡°I heard him mention his dead brother¡¯s name. Maybe his parents compared the two brothers since they were young, and he often relied on his brother¡¯s care. After his brother died, he has been bullied, which led to his low self-esteem situation.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words made Xiao Qian nod her head in agreement, and she thought that must be the case.


    After returning, the two washed up and were about to decide where to go next when a man came running into the farmhouse courtyard.


    ¡°Which one of you is Yu Minglang?¡±


    ¡°I am.¡±


    ¡°Someone just called and asked me to find you, saying Uncle Liu called you home for dinner and told me to charge you 5 yuan for the ride!¡±


    There¡¯s no cell phone signal in the mountains, but there is a telephone at the foot of the mountain in the scenic area. If someone wants to make a call, they have to take a car up to deliver the message, which is charged.


    Yu Minglang frowns. This is a coded message. Uncle Liu wants him to return to the company.


    One cannot show off wealth when outside, so there is no need to make it explicit; otherwise, it would be unsafe.


    After paying the messenger, Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian with an expression that seemed to have a lot to say but didn¡¯t know where to start.


    ¡°What are you looking at? Pack up and go back!¡±


    ¡°Qian Bao¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say it, the more you say it, the more upset I get. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go!¡±


    At this moment, Yu Minglang¡¯s heart must be more stifled than Xiao Qian¡¯s. His proposed goal has not been achieved, and he has not helped Xiao Qian to overcome her pre-marriage phobia. He has not spent the promised half-month leave with her, and Qianbao has been very unhappy.


    On the way back, the two remained silent.


    When they arrived in the city, Yu Minglang saw the car waiting to pick him up at the agreed spot, and Xiao Qian moved to the driver¡¯s seat, looking calm and composed.


    Yu Minglang stood outside the car, worriedly giving instructions to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go to work for these two days, it¡¯s not safe yet.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll see how it goes.¡±


    Yu Minglang was not at ease listening to her indifferent tone.


    ¡°Are you mad at me?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first.¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but call out to him as she watched his retreating figure.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang!¡±


    Yu Minglang turned around, looking at her with a questioning gaze.


    ¡°If you can endure my psychological issue, I can understand your work. Don¡¯t worry, go on, and come back whenever you have time. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth curled up slightly, and his anxious mood instantly soared.


    So in the car, Uncle Liu, who was waiting to pick up Minglang, saw a scene that hurt the hearts of single people.


    Yu Minglang reached out and blew a big kiss to Xiao Qian, also making a heart gesture.


    When he happily opened the car door and got in, he saw Uncle Liu sitting in the back row and immediately felt the cold air coming from him.


    ¡°Uncle, did Auntie Liu scratch you again? Why is your face so sour?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m disgusted by you, can you pay attention to your image? Kissing and all in public, it¡¯s damaging a man¡¯s dignity.¡± Uncle Liu admitted that his current overreaction was due to his blatant jealousy.


    Who let his old lady just kick him out of the house, and he still has to watch these young people¡¯s heart-wrenching PDA?


    ¡°What image does it hurt for me to talk a few words with my daughter-in-law? Uncle, don¡¯t make a fuss over nothing!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s mood was especially good now, watching Xiao Qian¡¯s red car getting further away, his eyes full of longing.


    Feeling the leader¡¯s envious and jealous gaze, Yu Minglang simply took out his cell phone and increased the hate value even more.


    ¡°While I¡¯m not busy yet, I¡¯ll make a private call~¡± He said to Uncle Liu as he dialed the number.


    Uncle Liu really wanted to scoff, considering this kid¡¯s constant flaunting of his relationship, he didn¡¯t even want to tell Yu Minglang about his upcoming work arrangement. He didn¡¯t want to give this stinky kid any benefits.


    ¡°Liu Mei, it¡¯s your Brother Lang.¡±


    Huh? Surprisingly, it¡¯s not a call to Xiao Qian? Liu Mei¡­ Oh, that girl! Uncle Liu thought Yu Minglang hadn¡¯t had enough and wanted to call Xiao Qian after getting in the car, but he only heard Yu Minglang calling his cousin.


    ¡°Brother, what¡¯s up?¡±


    The female voice on the other end of the phone was very crisp, a bit low but not annoying, and a little hoarse.


    ¡°Have you found a job yet?¡±


    ¡°Not yet.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll find you a job, but you have to come to Lin City.¡±


    ¡°Is the rent expensive there?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll arrange a place for you to stay, but there¡¯s a special job arrangement for you. You know my wife, you¡­¡±


    Uncle Liu was wondering why Yu Minglang didn¡¯t call Xiao Qian first.


    But he listened to Yu Minglang¡¯s roundabout call back to Xiao Qian and felt a heartache at this roundabout dog food!


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone and saw Uncle Liu covering his cheek.


    ¡°Toothache?¡±


    ¡°You made me suffer, fine, let¡¯s not talk nonsense and get to the point.¡±


    Uncle Liu handed a file bag to Yu Minglang, who took it, opened it, looked at it, and quietly put it back.


    ¡°Looking at you, you seem very happy?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth curled up slightly.


    It was indeed good news.


    According to the decision of the Group¡¯s shareholder meeting, the company¡¯s headquarters will be relocated to another city.


    Although this matter has been talked about for a long time and it is a good thing for the company¡¯s development, Ming Lang personally sees the biggest benefit not only in the better development prospects after the relocation.


    But he can be with Xiao Mei day and night soon.


    ¡­


    When Xiao Qian returned home, she sat on the sofa in a daze for a while, then adjusted her mood and finally eased the feeling of parting with her lover.


    This time they were separated, she didn¡¯t know how long it would be before they could see each other again.


    She opened the refrigerator and saw the food he had stuffed in there. Bags of dumplings and wontons were neatly arranged by him.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s personal habits were so good that many things in the house were sorted out by him into categories after he had stayed there for a few days. Even the food in the refrigerator was neat and tidy.


    She didn¡¯t know when they would see each other again the next time, and the thought of it made her feel a bit sad.


    After all, it was a long-distance romance, and he was so busy with work. Every time he crossed the city to see her, they would meet in haste and then have to part again. She didn¡¯t know when they could be together every day.


    Unfortunately, she was still in school, which made her feel headache.


    Sometimes she wished time would pass quickly, but it never went as she wanted. They had just separated, and she was already looking forward to their next meeting.

 Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: Chapter 577: The Road Fool and the Pleasing Sight

    Chapter 603: Chapter 577: The Road Fool and the Pleasing Sight


    Xiao Qiang was temporarily away, and the week-long vacation he managed to get for Xiao Qian seemed too long. Just as the radio station called to ask when Xiao Qian could return, the new host was struggling, causing audience ratings to plummet rapidly. With nothing to do, Xiao Qian decided to cut her vacation short and return to work.


    The moment the director saw her, it was like meeting a loved one, and immediately rushed towards her.


    ¡°Meiwei! You¡¯re finally back! I was on the brink of depression, please try to cheer me up!¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°Do you know who replaced you when you were out? It was the Goddess of Rain! I¡¯ve never worked with her. I didn¡¯t realize how different she could be in front of people and behind their backs. It was exhausting to work with her. She made me filter audience calls; she refused to take calls that were too complex or too long-winded. She was picky about everything ¨C this and that. Even when I put through the right call, she couldn¡¯t control the situation or answer the audience¡¯s questions. To divert attention, she used the same humor she uses to host humorous programs, which upset a caller who was crying and sharing their misfortune. The upset caller¡¯s man showed up to complain at the station, and the Goddess of Rain shifted all the blame to me, saying I hadn¡¯t filtered the calls well, sob sob sob!¡±


    Fortunately, the wise Director didn¡¯t vent his anger on me, or else I wouldn¡¯t have kept my job!


    Comparing them, Meiwei was exceptional. Although she usually didn¡¯t brown-nose around and always appeared a bit aloof, Meiwei¡¯s capability at work was excellent. The fear is not of one being unaware, but when one has someone to compare, it¡¯s such a delight to have Meiwei back!


    A good host and a bad host were clearly demonstrated as the quality of the talk show program soars with Xiao Qian¡¯s presence, her command of the show, and her professionalism which ten Ye Xiaoyu couldn¡¯t match.


    Seeing Xiao Qian hosting the show so effortlessly, the director was almost moved to tears.


    Meiwei is the best!


    There was no need to filter the audience; there were no stern gazes to endure; the time passed quickly whenever Meiwei was around. After being tormented by Ye Xiaoyu for two days, coming back to cooperate with Xiao Qian was like a background score playing sweet days.


    Xiao Qian smoothly completed the show, packed her stuff, and drove home. When she passed the barbecue shop, it reminded her of the pleasant time she and Yu Minglang had eating skewers. Happen to be, her stomach growled, since she had no man to pamper her, she might as well treat herself to some late-night snacks.


    Just as she was about to walk into the barbecue shop, a shabby man walked out of the shop and staggered towards Xiao Qian, intending to intentionally brush her body with his. Xiao Qian was calm, her self-defense pepper spray was ready in her pocket.


    Xiao Qiang wasn¡¯t by her side, and she had received such phone calls before. While working the night shift, she naturally had to be alert and carry self-defense gear with her.


    Apart from the spray, she also had a small stun gun in her waistband. Although it¡¯s prohibited, who would feel safe working the night shift without such a device in hand during a critical moment?


    ¡°Hey, girl, why are you alone so late at night? Don¡¯t you have anyone to play with? How about drinking with us and then we can play some fun games, it will be exciting~¡±


    A drunk stood in front of Xiao Qian, scanning her with unfriendly eyes.


    ¡°You? Hmm, you¡¯re not worth it.¡± Xiao Qian stayed calm, knowing that the more panicked she was, the more arrogant this kind of person would get.


    ¡°Damn girl, acting high and mighty! You¡¯re asking for it- Ah!¡±


    The goon covered his eyes, Xiao Qian had sprayed him!


    Just as Xiao Qian was about to pull out her stun gun, planning to let this rude man ¡°enjoy¡± some more, a slightly hoarse but very pleasant female voice sounded at her side.


    ¡°Miss, don¡¯t waste your battery, I¡¯ll handle it manually, it¡¯s more environmentally friendly!¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her head and saw a girl who was at least 170 cm tall standing next to her, holding a bunch of meat skewers. She was quite pretty but her skin color was very unique. It wasn¡¯t exactly dark, just a healthy wheat color, which made you like her at first glance.


    In general, girls prefer fair skin, but this girl¡¯s dark skin was particularly pleasing to the eye and stood out in the crowd. Some might even think that if she were a little lighter, she wouldn¡¯t be as attractive as she is now, she has a distinct look.


    ¡°What¡¯re you doing, harassing a girl while pretending to be drunk. Do you think you¡¯re cool?¡±


    ¡°You bloody women¡­ get lost if you don¡¯t want to get hit!¡± The man who got sprayed managed to open his eyes with discomfort. His eyes were red and watering from the sting, but he was still defiant.


    ¡°Wow! Apart from my Brother Lang, not many people dare to fight me! You¡¯re not even close! Miss, can you hold this skewer for me? If you¡¯re hungry, you can eat first. It¡¯s on me!¡±


    The girl with the healthy skin tone stepped forward, pulled Xiao Qian back, and gave her the skewers.


    While encountering a kind soul, Xiao Qian noticed how quickly and accurately the girl moved. She kicked the meddlesome man in the stomach with a high kick.


    She¡¯s trained!


    Xiao Qian immediately realized that this girl was not ordinary.


    Generally, physical strength differs between girls and men. But girls who have trained are indeed stronger. With just one kick, she made the man retreat a step, and she agilely moved her ankle.


    ¡°Beating a scum like you insults my honor as a martial arts champion. The next time you bully a woman, it¡¯ll cost you your lineage, get lost!¡±


    The man sobered up from his drunken state and ran away.


    ¡°If you dare to bully people but can¡¯t accept others¡¯ punishment, I wish that every skewer you eat in the future is undercooked!¡± The tall girl stylishly flipped him off.


    When she turned back to Xiao Qian, Xiao Qian returned the skewers to her.


    ¡°Thank you, what else do you want to eat? My treat.¡±


    ¡°No need, my name is Yu Liumei, and I tend to stand up to injustice. Speaking of which, beautiful lady, you live nearby, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Do you know the way to here?¡± The girl took out a note sheepishly.


    ¡°I took a taxi to find someone, but the driver just dropped me off here and left. I have gone around this area three times and still couldn¡¯t find the location, and ended up getting lost¡­¡±


    After looking at the address on the note, Xiao Qian looked at her and concluded, ¡°You have no sense of direction.¡±


    Affirmatively, this residential area was just across the barbecue shop, and the address and building number written on the paper were too familiar to Xiao Qian.


    Because this was her home.


    ¡°Beautiful lady! How could you uncover my secret that has been hidden for many years!¡± Yu Liumei looked at Xiao Qian in confusion. How did she know she had no sense of direction?


    ¡°There are direction cells, place cells, and grid cells in a person¡¯s hippocampus. They help us distinguish directions. Some people¡¯s hippocampi are not developed, which results in them having a weak sense of direction.¡±


    ¡°Although I didn¡¯t understand, I liked your explanation. Yes, not being able to recognize directions is not my fault, blame my parents for my congenital deficiencies!¡±


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Xiao Qian looked at the note again and made sure the numbers were her home address.


    ¡°I¡¯m here looking for my cousin¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡±


    ¡°Cousin?¡± Could it be her family¡¯s Xiao Qiang?

 Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Chapter 579: Distance and Perfection

    Chapter 605: Chapter 579: Distance and Perfection


    Xiao Qian was particularly unconvinced by Yu Minglang calling her a kitchen idiot.


    She could cook instant noodles without blowing up the microwave oven. How could a person this amazing still be an idiot?


    Of course, the first time Xiao Qian used a microwave oven to cook instant noodles, she blew it up. But she had learned this skill after sacrificing a microwave oven. Why didn¡¯t Yu Minglang recognize her effort!


    Xiao Qian was unconvinced.


    ¡°You think you¡¯re great for blowing up a microwave, huh?¡± Yu Minglang really didn¡¯t want to argue with her about this topic.


    ¡°Is it my fault? The microwave¡¯s instruction manual only said not to use metal or eggs with shells, but it didn¡¯t say that poached eggs would blow it up too!¡±


    ¡°Did you even learn anything in physics? Microwave ovens heat things up by using microwaves to cause molecular vibrations. Heating poached eggs in a microwave will cause a pressure imbalance. You should use a toothpick to puncture it a few times to release the pressure. How could you not know this basic knowledge?¡±


    ¡°But Shi Tou does this and he¡¯s fine!¡±


    ¡°Do you want to gamble your life on probability?¡±


    Yu Liumei was dumbfounded while listening on the side.


    It turned out that this beautiful and seemingly capable sister-in-law wasn¡¯t just a kitchen failure who could only use a microwave oven to cook dumplings, but she also blew up a microwave oven. What a talent!


    ¡°Yu Minglang! You¡¯ll be sleeping on the floor when you come back, you know! You¡¯ve offended me!¡±


    ¡°Fine, if you don¡¯t care about me, then I¡¯ll sleep!¡± Anyway, halfway through the night, he would drag her down to sleep together!


    ¡°You blind idler!¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to be too explicit in front of Yu Liumei, so she could only spit at him a couple of times symbolically.


    ¡°Get along with Liumei. She can protect you when I¡¯m not around. This girl can eat, so you need to stock up on food at home.¡± Yu Minglang heard Xiao Qian say this, and it seemed that she had no opinion on her foodie sister, so he relaxed.


    ¡°I got it, Xiao Qiang, you¡ª¡±


    She actually wanted to ask, ¡®When will you have time?¡¯


    But when the words reached her lips, she felt it was too sentimental, so she changed it to, ¡°Be careful outside.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone with a somber expression.


    His current location was less than a 10-minute drive from Xiao Qian¡¯s home, but he couldn¡¯t tell her that he was here.


    He was going to give Xiao Mei a surprise, hehehe.


    But before that, he had to solve the issue Xiao Mei was facing at the moment.


    Lin Zeguang was discussing this matter with Yu Minglang. Lin Zeguang was a rough man with a delicate touch, and he sensed something was wrong when he saw Yu Minglang¡¯s unusual reaction.


    ¡°Old classmate, you¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang withdrew his gaze from his subordinates and calmly said,


    ¡°We can start the meeting now.¡±


    Lin Zeguang nodded, stood up, and walked to the podium. He began to play top-secret slides for the outside world, and the scenes that could not be tolerated made the people present frown in silence.


    ¡°These are two vicious assaults that happened in our city. Both victims are women, and their faces were severely disfigured. The victims were followed, knocked unconscious, and their faces were mutilated after their night shifts. As this can cause panic among the public if the news gets out, we have temporarily sealed off the information. The upper management requires our departments to work together to solve the case within a week, and return a peaceful environment to the public. Now let¡¯s look at the photos of the crime scene¡­¡±


    After the meeting, Lin Zeguang found Yu Minglang and walked to a secluded area. Lin Zeguang offered Yu Minglang a cigarette, but Yu Minglang shook his head and refused.


    ¡°When are you leaving?¡±


    ¡°After this case is over.¡± Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t surprised that Lin Zeguang knew.


    ¡°When can I see you again?¡± Lin Zeguang looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s inscrutable expression and pinched himself, ¡°I¡¯m not reluctant to part with you.¡±


    Yu Minglang showed a mysterious smile. In the future, he would often see his old classmate, but he didn¡¯t want to tell him about this matter, lest he get too excited.


    ¡°Looking at your smug face makes me uncomfortable. I mean, you and your beautiful wife will be living apart again. It¡¯s bad for a couple to live separately. Didn¡¯t my last relationship break up because we lived too far apart¡­¡±


    Lin Zeguang shook his head, not wanting to talk about his sad past.


    ¡°By the way, old classmate, you live in this city, you can go stay at your partner¡¯s place, why do you have to live in our dormitory?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mysterious gaze replied, ¡®I don¡¯t want to say!¡¯


    In the future, he could spend day and night with Xiao Mei, but he must solve this case beautifully. He didn¡¯t want his Xiao Mei to face any danger!

 Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Chapter 580: Clues and Inspiration

    Chapter 606: Chapter 580: Clues and Inspiration


    ¡°At this time, isn¡¯t it great for you to go home and be with your fianc¨¦e? She¡¯s also a suspected target of the suspect,¡± Lin Zeguang asked.


    Yu Minglang shook his head.


    ¡°I¡¯ll deploy patrols to monitor the phone booths near the radio station to catch them immediately if someone continues to make harassing calls. I¡¯ve already arranged a top-notch bodyguard for my fianc¨¦e, so there shouldn¡¯t be any issues. I¡¯m more afraid that someone might be surveilling her, and my presence would deter them. It¡¯s better to set a trap.¡±


    Providing effective protection doesn¡¯t necessarily mean hovering around her. Capturing the suspect as quickly as possible would protect Xiaoqian more than staying by her side all the time. Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t like passive approaches; he prefers to take the initiative.


    ¡°Who¡¯s so reliable, more reliable than you?¡±


    Yu Minglang snorted. Although Liu Mei wasn¡¯t as strong as Yu, she was more than capable of dealing with ordinary thugs.


    ¡°I feel something¡¯s off with the case details. Let¡¯s go in, and you can go over all the information you have in detail.¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s intuition kicked in again.


    Lin Zeguang led him inside and repeated some of the details.


    As they talked about the first victim¡¯s information, Yu Minglang suddenly made a pause gesture.


    ¡°I know what¡¯s wrong now. You said both victims were killed after night shifts, but the first victim in the shopping mall finished her shift at 8 pm. Why would she appear alone near the mall after midnight?¡±


    This detail might be insignificant to others, but Yu Minglang noticed it based on intuition.


    ¡°Maybe she had dinner after work?¡± Lin Zeguang guessed, as many restaurants operate 24 hours.


    Yu Minglang shook his head and unfolded the map of Lin City.


    ¡°Look for yourselves. There¡¯s no 24-hour restaurant in this area. She rode her bike alone to the closed shopping mall on purpose. What was she doing there?¡±


    The area was a commercial district, and her route home wasn¡¯t convenient. No one would purposely visit at that time of night, raising suspicion.


    ¡°Maybe it was for a date or something, does it matter?¡± someone casually mentioned.


    Yu Minglang shot him a calm look. ¡°Everything you think is unimportant may hold the key to the case. Deviation from the norm is suspicious. Investigate what she was doing at the closed mall so late!¡±


    Yu Minglang was doing everything he could to help Xiaoqian resolve her issues. Even though these events seemed unrelated to her, an invisible thread connected them both, intertwining their fates.


    While they conducted a thorough investigation, Xiaoqian continued her work.


    Liu Mei, following her brother¡¯s instructions, stayed close to Xiaoqian.


    Boss Qian wasn¡¯t easy to get along with, and few people managed to win her favor. But Liu Mei didn¡¯t bother her.


    Being a martial artist, Liu Mei was straightforward with no hidden agenda. It was evident that she had excellent upbringing, and though her parents worked in the government sector, she showed no signs of arrogance. As a child, she had a weak body and was sent to learn martial arts. She trained hard alongside rowdy boys, developing a boyish personality.


    This was a genuinely carefree person, unlike Bai Lian, who pretended to be one just to gain Xiao Qiang¡¯s affection.


    Although Liu Mei was straightforward, she was also considerate, not disturbing Xiaoqian¡¯s everyday life and taking great care of the household appliances.


    One morning, Xiaoqian woke up to see a still-hot breakfast and thought Xiao Qiang had returned, but there was no sign of Liu Mei.


    Within minutes, Liu Mei returned carrying a sandbag.


    ¡°Good morning, beautiful Sister Qian~¡±


    ¡°You could¡¯ve practiced at home, why go out and tire yourself?¡±


    ¡°No problem, my boxing practice at home is noisy, and I don¡¯t want to disturb your sleep. Carrying this sack is like a workout, haha~¡±


    Seeing such a carefree smiling face early in the morning brings joy. Xiaoqian smiled back at her and handed her a towel.


    ¡°Wipe your sweat. You look exhausted. Don¡¯t go out tomorrow. I have a mobile clothing rack for you to hang your sandbag. The soundproofing in this house is good, so it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°Ai Ma, you¡¯re so gentle, no wonder Brother Lang likes you so much. This girl¡¯s got it right~¡±


    The dialect at the end made Xiaoqian laugh.


    ¡°Hey gorgeous, is this towel expensive? It feels extraordinary. I don¡¯t want to ruin it by wiping sweat. Don¡¯t worry, I have my towel!¡±


    Liu Mei looked at the towel Xiaoqian gave her and returned it.


    ¡°I have another one at home, use this for now. It¡¯s not a waste if it¡¯s doing its job, and I haven¡¯t even opened this towel yet. Just don¡¯t be picky.¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t stand on ceremony. Sister-in-law, you¡¯re so generous! I like your personality!¡±


    During the day, Xiaoqian received a call from Lily Tang, asking her to meet a client. Clients with high status preferred to keep their illnesses confidential, so Xiaoqian went alone. Knowing that Liu Mei had a poor sense of direction, she asked her to wait at the mall and not leave.


    True to her reputation, Liu Mei got lost. Hoping to find sports gear, she instead ended up in the daily necessities section, where she spotted the towel Xiao Qian previously gave her.


    The price tag left her tongue-tied ¨C it was so expensive!


    Her phone rang ¨C it was Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Where¡¯s my daughter-in-law? Why can¡¯t I reach her?¡±


    ¡°She went to meet a client. She said her phone would be off when she¡¯s with clients and would be on again afterward. She¡¯s in the coffee shop underneath the mall.¡±


    ¡°Were there any problems?¡±


    ¡°No, Sister Qian is good. She doesn¡¯t chat much but treats me well. She even likes my braised pork. I like her!¡±


    ¡°Of course. How could the woman I chose be wrong? Protect your sister-in-law properly, and I¡¯ll treat you to a feast after. Eat whatever you like!¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. Sister Qian has given me plenty, like new toiletries and a high-quality towel -¡±


    ¡°Brother Lang, what does Sister Qian like? I¡¯ll buy something for her, like a gift in return.¡±


    ¡°No need, my fianc¨¦e isn¡¯t stingy. If you¡¯re too polite, she won¡¯t be happy. Just protect her, and all will be well.¡±


    ¡°I know, but I still feel like I¡¯m troubling her. I just saw the towel she gave me, and it¡¯s super expensive! A small towel for 40 yuan! That¡¯s almost my weekly allowance! How can the store be so greedy?¡±


    Without realizing it, Liu Mei had angered the sales associate.


    ¡°How could a customer speak like this! Ours is an imported towel from the Island Country¡¯s Yunbrand, and we¡¯re the only store in the entire province to carry it. Import tariffs and other costs are all included in the price. As a customer, your words are very unpleasant!¡±


    Yu Minglang clearly heard the associate¡¯s voice followed by his straightforward cousin¡¯s apology. Then, something clicked in his mind.


    So that¡¯s how it is!

 Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: Chapter 581: Lockdown and Embarrassment

    Chapter 607: Chapter 581: Lockdown and Embarrassment


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to offend you both with my words. Please don¡¯t be angry,¡± Yu Liumei apologized to the shop assistant, realizing she had been talking carelessly while standing on their turf.


    ¡°Liumei, give the phone to the Shopping Guide!¡± Yu Minglang urged.


    ¡°Ok, wait a moment.¡± Yu Liumei thought to herself that just because she had said a few unkind words, it didn¡¯t mean her cousin should have to apologize as well.


    ¡°Is Liu Shasha one of your shop assistants?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°No, she works at the stall next to us, selling dolls. She hasn¡¯t been to work for more than ten days, and we can¡¯t contact her. Her boss is furious. What is your relationship with her?¡± the shop assistant asked.


    ¡°Have you lost any towels in your shop recently?¡± Yu Minglang continued to inquire.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it! We¡¯ve lost over ten towels, and the store manager almost went crazy during inventory. If we can¡¯t find out what¡¯s going on, we¡¯ll all have to pay for the losses. How did you know about this?¡±


    ¡°I can try to help you avoid paying for the losses, but you have to cooperate with my questions.¡±


    ¡°Please go ahead!¡± The shop assistant had been worried sick about the inventory discrepancies for the past few days, and immediately perked up when they heard they didn¡¯t have to pay for the loss.


    ¡°I want to ask, is your brand only available in this shop?¡±


    ¡°Only one store in the province, but there are several in other major cities.¡±


    ¡°Does Liu Shasha have any friends or family working as a security guard in your shopping mall, especially night shift security guards?¡±


    ¡°I think her father works as a night security guard for our mall. There are a few older men who take turns checking the place at night.¡±


    ¡°When did the towels go missing?¡±


    ¡°About ten days ago. We had just finished inventory a couple of days before, and everything added up. Then suddenly, so many towels were missing, it¡¯s driving us crazy.¡±


    The timing mentioned by the shop assistant coincided with Liu Shasha¡¯s death, and Yu Minglang understood what had happened.


    When the shop assistant noticed that Yu Minglang had hung up the phone, she turned to Yu Liumei with a puzzled expression.


    ¡°Who is that person? How did he know about the missing towels?¡±


    Yu Liumei blinked her eyes. Although she didn¡¯t know why her cousin was asking these questions, she knew that her cousin had a special identity and shouldn¡¯t reveal some things carelessly, as it would cause trouble for their family.


    ¡°I have no idea. Hey, by the way, you have great skin. Do you like braised pork?¡± Yu Liumei abruptly changed the subject, and her blunt manner got her chased out of the store by the assistant.


    She didn¡¯t mind being chased away, as long as she didn¡¯t cause any trouble or spill any secrets for her cousin.


    Yu Minglang hung up the phone, and Lin Zeguang came in with dark circles under his eyes, a result of staying up all night investigating.


    ¡°My old classmate, we¡¯ve investigated the matter you asked us to check. Liu Shasha, the victim, went to the mall that night to deliver food to her father, who was working there. Her father was the one guarding the place, which means we are back to square one with the investigations.¡±


    ¡°No, the investigation is not at a dead end. We have already found a major clue. Send someone immediately to the well-known farmhouse at Xiaojiao Mountain Scenic Area and bring Wang Zhiming, the son of the family who runs that farmhouse, back for questioning.¡±


    Lin Zeguang¡¯s mouth formed an ¡®O¡¯ in surprise, ¡°Why?¡±


    Just based on a seemingly irrelevant clue, they were able to identify a suspect? That¡¯s incredible!


    ¡°Because the purpose of Liu Shasha¡¯s visit to the mall that night was not only to deliver food to her father but also to get some stolen goods from him. And that item was an imported towel only sold at the Baiyun counter in Lin City! When my fianc¨¦e and I were on vacation, we bought some of these towels at a farmhouse at a very low price. Bring Wang Zhiming back here. Even if he isn¡¯t a suspect, he has at least been to the crime scene!¡±


    The towels went missing on the day the victim was attacked, and during the time before Liu Shasha was discovered, the towels vanished without a trace. Wang Zhiming possessing so many towels was extremely suspicious!


    Yu Minglang led his team to arrest Wang Zhiming, intending to bring him back for questioning.


    In Yu Minglang¡¯s mind, Wang Zhiming¡¯s timid and low-self-esteem personality didn¡¯t seem like that of a suspect who would dare scratch someone¡¯s face. But since he was somehow related to the case, Yu Minglang decided to proceed with the arrest and see what happened.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian had arrived at the agreed-upon location and was surprised to see the client Shuixian had introduced to her.


    Shuixian had previously introduced Xiao Qian to a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder, but Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t decided whether to take on the case since Yu Minglang was in town.


    Now that Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t around and she had free time, she decided to meet the patient. After assessing their condition, she would then decide the pricing and treatment plan.


    The agreed-upon location was a coffee shop under the shopping mall. Shuixian said the person would be wearing a black suit and have a copy of ¡°Zhiyin¡± magazine on the table.


    Xiao Qian wore a red shirt and black wide-leg pants, and both of them used clothing to identify each other.


    In the coffee shop, there was only one man wearing a suit, who looked very young and had the air of a wealthy second-generation. But what shocked Xiao Qian was the woman in a white dress sitting next to this man, and there was a book on their table.


    ¡°Baby, I¡¯m definitely going to fix this. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t happen again.¡± The man in the black suit reassured his female companion.


    ¡°Can you really be cured?¡± the woman asked.


    ¡°Yes, my family says the doctor is young but has treated many people already. It¡¯s not a big issue, and I don¡¯t have a mental illness, just a slight psychological issue. Baby, please don¡¯t leave me!¡±


    As the couple were talking, they suddenly noticed someone picking up the magazine they had left for identification. They looked up and were both stunned.


    ¡°Meiwei?¡±


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu?¡±


    Ye Xiaoyu was the high school classmate who secretly admired Yu Minglang, played basketball with him, and was the radio station host whose ulterior motives were seen through by Xiao Qian.


    Both of them had a strong dislike for each other, partly because of professional rivalry and partly because both of them liked Yu Xiaoqiang.


    However, Xiao Qian never expected that Ye Xiaoyu would be the girlfriend of the patient, Li Jia, who Shuixian had introduced her to. Ye Xiaoyu was dating a man with Borderline Personality Disorder while still coveting Xiao Qian¡¯s man.


    Xiao Qian thought this behavior was equivalent to playing with fire and would eventually backfire.


    ¡°Are you Li Jia?¡± Xiao Qian asked the man.


    Her gaze shifted between the man and Ye Xiaoyu. A woman with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for makeup and a man with Borderline Personality Disorder together was quite a deadly combination.


    Borderline Personality Disorder was very difficult to treat, often dubbed a psychologist killer. Most doctors were unwilling to take on such cases because of the high difficulty.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. My friend is not sick. We have other things to do, so we¡¯re leaving!¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face turned pale and bluish.


    She never thought that Li Jia¡¯s psychologist would turn out to be her least favorite person, Meiwei!


    This was quite awkward!

 Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Chapter 582: Edge and Angels (Thank you kateliu for the Silver Reward+2)

    Chapter 608: Chapter 582: Edge and Angels (Thank you kateliu for the Silver Reward+2)


    When Xiao Qian went with Yu Minglang into the mountain, Ye Xiaoyu wanted to compete with her, so she forcefully took over Xiao Qian¡¯s shift. She wanted to prove that she could do what Meiwei could do.


    Unexpectedly, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s show went terribly because she was so emotional, letting her negativity torture Li Jia, who was pursuing her. In the end, she did not expect Li Jia to have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).


    When people with this disease are good, they are very good to others, but can turn hostile in a second. When they are in a good mood, they can give you their hearts, but when they are in a bad mood, they might as well bite some flesh off you.


    Li Jia¡¯s father is the richest man in the city and is currently fervently pursuing Ye Xiaoyu. Although she doesn¡¯t like him ¨C after all, in her heart, she has been hiding a godlike man for many years ¨C she wants to prove her charm ever since Yu Minglang politely rejected her. So she got along with Li Jia.


    Li Jia has been pursuing Ye Xiaoyu for a while now and she has been using her tricks to string him along, keeping him on the hook but not letting him get too close. She was not shy about using him and accepting his expensive gifts, but when she didn¡¯t need him, she would cast him aside and try to get close to Yu Minglang. When Yu Minglang rejected her, she accepted Li Jia¡¯s pursuit in a fit of anger.


    But just as everything was looking up for her, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s anger triggered Li Jia¡¯s illness and he slapped her. Ye Xiaoyu wanted to break up, but Li Jia knelt down and threatened to commit suicide with a knife to his neck. His father, having only one child, immediately pressured Ye Xiaoyu to stay with him.


    He offered to buy her a house, and threatened that they would make her lose her job if she broke up with Li Jia. They also promised to find a suitable psychologist for Li Jia, so he would not behave like this in the future, which was how Ye Xiaoyu changed her mind because of money and power.


    But she hadn¡¯t anticipated such an awkward situation happening.


    Who could imagine that Meiwei, whom she despised the most, would turn out to be the super-powerful psychologist Li Jia¡¯s father spoke of?


    Li Jia¡¯s father was also a businessman, and he had business dealings with Lily Tang¡¯s father, Tang Daye. In their social circle, everyone knew that Tang Daye had connections to a very powerful psychologist. Although her services were expensive, she could deal with many mental illnesses that were not well understood in the country.


    ¡°Baby, what are you doing? She¡¯s a doctor!¡± Li Jia was puzzled by his girlfriend¡¯s reaction.


    Ye Xiaoyu disgustedly pushed his hand away. She felt embarrassed showing affection to another man in front of Meiwei, especially when Meiwei¡¯s seemingly calm but sharp eyes seemed to pierce her every move, making her even more irritable.


    ¡°This woman is not a good person! If you let her treat you, we¡¯re through!¡± Ye Xiaoyu threatned.


    Xiao Qian snorted, finding her childish.


    ¡°Baby, don¡¯t be angry. I won¡¯t see her anymore. Is that ok? Please don¡¯t leave me!¡±


    One moment Li Jia¡¯s emotions were normal, and the next, he was suddenly crying a river, finally kneeling on the ground with a thud.


    This kind of reaction was characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder. Their emotions are unpredictable, prone to intense fluctuations. One moment they¡¯re feeling one way, and the next, they turn to something entirely different.


    Normal people have the ability to control their emotions when dealing with situations, but patients with Borderline Personality Disorder don¡¯t. A small matter can trigger drastic mood swings. In medicine, Borderline Personality Disorder is also referred to as BPD.


    The impact and destructiveness of this disease are enormous. Compared to Xiao Qian¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Pre-marriage Phobia, the difference is like that between an elephant and an ant.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Dr. Chen, I can¡¯t let you treat me. Please go, and don¡¯t make my baby any angrier!¡± Li Jia¡¯s tone made it seem like Xiao Qian had done something terribly wrong to him.


    Knowing this was due to his illness, so Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get angry. She was always calm and distant with her patients.


    ¡°You can refuse me treatment, but I suggest you go abroad as soon as possible because this is not a small matter.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s professional ethics made her speak honestly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sick, my baby, don¡¯t leave me!¡± Li Jia held onto Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s leg.


    Feeling the gaze of many people, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face began to burn, especially in front of Xiao Qian. Unable to bear it any longer, she pushed Li Jia away and walked out quickly.


    Seeing Ye Xiaoyu leave, Li Jia¡¯s tearful mood suddenly changed to anger, and he jumped up, grabbed a cup from the table, and threw it at Ye Xiaoyu. Xiao Qian happened to be standing nearby, and Li Jia¡¯s aim was off. The cup smashed towards Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Accompanied by a loud noise, a cup was thrown from a short distance away, accurately hitting the cup that was about to hit Xiao Qian. The cup fell to the ground, barely touching Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve.


    Xiao Qian looked up and saw Yu Liumei standing there, panting. It was she who had thrown the cup, and she had saved the day.


    Yu Liumei ran over and shielded Xiao Qian, glaring at Li Jia and scolding him.


    ¡°Are you blind? If you¡¯re upset, go for a run instead of taking it out on others!¡± If it weren¡¯t for her timely arrival, her meek sister-in-law would have been hit.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to hit her; I was¡­¡± As Li Jia spoke, his emotions collapsed again, and he covered his face, kneeling on the ground and sobbing.


    Xiao Qian raised her hand to motion for Liumei to refrain from blaming him.


    She walked over, squatted beside Li Jia, and comforted him, ¡°Don¡¯t cry. I know you¡¯re in a lot of pain. For BPD patients, the most painful part is when you hurt others. Angels and demons are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but I believe you are a good-hearted person. Don¡¯t be sad.¡±


    No one had ever said anything like that to him when he was having an episode. With tears in his eyes, Li Jia looked at Xiao Qian, ¡°You believe me?¡±


    I have encountered many BPD patients, and I know that you cannot control your emotions. You are paranoid and separated, but you are not schizophrenic. You feel empty and doubt your existence. You don¡¯t even know who you are, but that doesn¡¯t matter. I believe you will get better through treatment.¡±


    Under Xiao Qian¡¯s professional guidance, Li Jia¡¯s emotions finally returned to normal, and he apologized to her before leaving.


    Yu Liumei watched in amazement.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, you are amazing! You can tolerate even this person; you are truly a kind person!¡±


    Xiao Qian felt a sense of guilt, as if she were fooling a child.


    Her treatment of Li Jia was merely a doctor¡¯s duty, unrelated to tolerance or intolerance. It was just like how doctors at a hospital would use a little stick to examine their patient¡¯s throat, regardless of the patient¡¯s breath. No doctor would despise their patients because that is their job.


    Liumei saw only the good side of Xiao Qian. She had never seen Xiao Qian¡¯s fierce side, so in her mind, Xiao Qian was a gentle and kind woman.


    ¡°Although Borderline Personality Disorder seems frightening and extreme, the patients themselves are also in great pain. With a little more persistence and understanding from the people around them, perhaps they could be pulled from the side of the devil to the side of the angels.¡±

 Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Chapter 583: Closing the Net and One Second

    Chapter 609: Chapter 583: Closing the Net and One Second


    Unfortunately, Li Jia had bad luck, encountering a selfish woman like Ye Xiaoyu, which could really delay her recovery. Although Xiao Qian did not intend to take this case, she felt that it was necessary to talk with Li Jia¡¯s father once.


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying, it makes so much sense.¡± Yu Liumei looked at Xiao Qian starry-eyed, ¡°Sister-in-law, if you were a man, I would definitely pursue you, a perfect goddess!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because there¡¯s an Erhuo who is willing to give me some opportunities to tolerate me when I¡¯m sick, so you can see me like this.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, I really think you and my god-like Brother Lang are a great match.¡±


    Yu Liumei had been practicing martial arts for many years, occasionally sparring with her cousins at home. Sometimes she could even knock down Second Brother Yu, but she could not beat Youngest Brother Yu, so he held a god-like status in her heart.


    This wave of genuine emotion clearly made Xiao Qian feel refreshed.


    ¡°How about I treat you to private home cooking? I know a private restaurant where the braised pork is very authentic.¡±


    ¡°You are a good person! But Sister-in-law, you just need to take me there, and I¡¯ll treat you, I always feel embarrassed letting you take care of me.¡±


    Xiao Qian bent her eyes and smiled at her.


    ¡°By the way, aren¡¯t you directionally challenged? How did you find your way here?¡±


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Liumei¡¯s timely arrival just now, she would have been dragged down by Ye Xiaoyu, that brainless Bai Lian.


    Yu Liumei was actually embarrassed to tell Xiao Qian that she had come here looking for the sports goods area, but she had ended up in the first-floor fire escape. She wanted to go out and come back in, but as soon as she went out, she saw Xiao Qian arguing with someone in the coffee shop across the street.


    That¡¯s when she arrived on time.


    ¡°I¡¯m as reliable as my Brother Lang, Sister-in-law. I never let people down at critical moments.¡±


    ¡°Well, reliable beauty, do you know how to get out of here?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ It¡¯s not a critical moment now, so¡­¡± Yu Liumei gave a hehe smile to Xiao Qian, who understood.


    Indeed, she was a bit like Yu Minglang. She was always confused when it wasn¡¯t a critical moment.


    At night, Xiao Qian went on the show, and Yu Liumei stayed outside the live broadcast room to guard her. Xiao Qian calmly answered the audience¡¯s calls as if nothing had ever happened.


    Halfway through the show, Yu Liumei received a call from Yu Minglang.


    After listening to Brother Lang¡¯s instructions, she made a gesture to Xiao Qian through the glass. Xiao Qian played a commercial and came out.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, Brother Lang says to do this later¡­¡± Yu Liumei leaned into Xiao Qian¡¯s ear and whispered, Xiao Qian nodded in agreement.


    Although Xiao Qiang was not by her side, his protection was always with her, which made her feel reassured.


    Xiao Qian returned to the live broadcast room to continue the show, with Yu Minglang on her mind , and she was the only one in his eyes.


    Atop a high-rise near the radio building, Yu Minglang, with a telescope in hand, saw Xiao Qian sitting behind the glass, with headphones on, answering the audience¡¯s topics on the microphone.


    The high-powered telescope made her seem close, and even the beauty mark on her forehead was clearly visible.


    ¡°The other side reported that Wang Zhiming refused to admit that he had been to the crime scene, covering his face with fear since he was arrested. However, the laboratory results show that the bloodstains left at the scene match Wang Zhiming¡¯s blood sample extraction results. According to the testimonies of his parents, the suspect Wang Zhiming did stay at the foot of the mountain to get supplies on the day of the crime¡ªwhat¡¯s going on?¡±


    Qiao Zhen reported to Yu Minglang on the side while discussing the doubts.


    After finding clues, Yu Minglang immediately organized people to go up the mountain and arrest Wang Zhiming, initially thinking he was just a witness, but didn¡¯t expect the lab results to show that his blood traces were indeed left at the scene.


    The victim was a tall, fat woman with great strength. According to the analysis of the fighting traces at the scene, the suspect locked the victim¡¯s neck from behind. But the victim was strong and fought back fiercely, accidentally cutting the suspect with the knife, leaving the suspect¡¯s blood at the scene.


    ¡°This investigation is not our responsibility, but we could suggest getting a few forensic psychologists from the judicial psychiatric appraisal office.¡± Yu Minglang suggested these forensic psychologists, like Liao Fugui.


    ¡°Do you suspect that Wang Zhiming¡­ has a mental illness?¡± He was very surprised, too surprising.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a guess. The forensic doctor needs to make a professional judgment and analysis. I¡¯m just providing a direction. Wang Zhiming¡¯s grandfather has a history of mental illness, so it¡¯s possible for genetic reasons.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s too mysterious¡­ What kind of mental illness can commit a crime and not remember it later? Besides, looking at his cowardly appearance, he doesn¡¯t seem to have the courage to commit multiple crimes.¡±


    ¡°When your future sister-in-law finishes her show, I¡¯ll have her give you a professional explanation and see what kind of illness might cause this.¡±


    ¡°Young Boss, haven¡¯t you proposed successfully yet?¡± Qiao Zhen only found out what he had been doing recently and was still waiting for the candy, but he still called her ¡°future sister-in-law.¡±


    Yu Minglang sighed, reluctantly moving his telescope away from Xiao Qian¡¯s direction and began looking down.


    ¡°My EQ is too low. I always make her angry and can¡¯t find the right way to propose.¡±


    His choice of location was excellent, overlooking several phone booths below.


    Now that the suspect for the facial-slashing maniac is locked, the case is coming to an end. While related departments interrogated Wang Zhiming, he took time out to help Xiao Mei find the person making harassing calls.


    As Yu Minglang observed, Qiao Zhen also silently wondered.


    How come the little boss, such a powerful man who found a breakthrough so quickly in the complicated facial-slashing maniac case, couldn¡¯t handle such a small matter as proposing?


    Yu Minglang watched from above, waiting for the right moment, while Xiao Qian continued to answer the audience¡¯s questions.


    At the end of the answers, the transferred call suddenly brought rough laughter and lewd, hurried breathing.


    ¡°Meiwei, Meiwei~¡±


    Xiao Qian was no stranger to this voice anymore, here it comes!


    She immediately switched to a commercial, but the hotline did not stop, meaning that only she and the person on the other end of the phone could hear their conversation now.


    Xiao Qian motioned an ok gesture to Liumei, who really wanted to go out and catch the bad guy with her, but her brother¡¯s task was to guard and protect her sister-in-law, so she had to endure!


    At the same time, Yu Minglang, watching from a high point with a smile on his face, looked at a certain phone booth in his telescope, his eyes filled with murderous intent, hooked!


    He put on his special gloves, pulled down his mask, and gave the order through his headphones.


    ¡°Reel in at point 3!¡±


    After securing the special tool, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t take the elevator and instead rappelled down directly.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian calmly dealt with the person making the harassing call.


    At this moment, the man making the harassing call performed disgusting actions and kept uttering threatening and intimidating words to Xiao Qian.


    At this moment, Yu Minglang used the night as a cover, quickly climbing down from the building.


    So much can happen in one second; success or failure can be determined in that instant.

 Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Chapter 584: Closing the Net and Capturing the Bag

    Chapter 610: Chapter 584: Closing the Net and Capturing the Bag


    Xiao Qian¡¯s confrontation with the sleazy man behind the harassing phone calls continues.


    ¡°Do you know what I want to do to you? I want to scar your little face, hehehe!¡± The man held the phone in one hand.


    ¡°Hmm, what else do you want to do?¡± Xiao Qian, following Yu Minglang¡¯s instructions to stall, showed no signs of agitation. Her eyes looked out of the window at the night city lights. She couldn¡¯t see what was happening outside, but she felt extraordinarily calm.


    Because she knew that in a place she couldn¡¯t see, there was a man protecting her. His love never left.


    The harassing phone calls from the sleazy man usually ended as soon as they began.


    But this time, the call wasn¡¯t cut off. The man was fantasizing about his goddess on the other end of the line, and his words became more and more despicable.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to slice your face so your blood will drip on my ****. Are you scared now? Beg for mercy!¡± The man¡¯s excited breaths became louder and louder.


    Xiao Qian took a sip from the juice nearby, an expression of disdain on her face.


    Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice on the phone.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I¡¯ll handle him soon!¡±


    Yu Minglang had arrived.


    The sleazy man didn¡¯t even get a chance to react before he felt his body immobilized. He turned his head and almost passed out from fear. He didn¡¯t know when a crowd of people had surrounded him. The man at the head of the group wore a mask. His face was unseen, but a chilling murderous aura emanated from him.


    One glance was all it took for the sleazy man to feel like his soul was leaving his body.


    ¡°You, you, what do you want!¡±


    Yu Minglang squinted, wondering why he found the man who had been making harassing phone calls to Xiao Mei so familiar?


    To be honest, he never thought that the man harassing Xiao Qian would look like this.


    He assumed anyone capable of such behavior would repulse anyone at first glance.


    If he hadn¡¯t caught him red-handed, Yu Minglang would never have been able to imagine that this man had been repeatedly making harassing phone calls to Xiao Qian.


    This man wore glasses, had a square face and was well-groomed. His appearance suggested he was a reliable office worker, possibly even a minor leader. His presence was so familiar ¨C then it hit him!


    It was this hypocritical man who had been harassing Xiao Qian. Without Yu Minglang and his men intervening, the man could have¡­ had his way.


    ¡°What am I doing? Cleaning up vermin! You¡¯re pretty bold, daring to make harassing calls to the radio station, and multiple times too. What did you say you were going to do to Meiwei?¡±


    ¡°I, I, I didn¡¯t do anything!¡± The man still refused to admit guilt.


    The phone in his hand dropped as he was too scared to hold onto it. The phone hung in the air. Yu Minglang grabbed the receiver, placing it near the man¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Apologise!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t¡ª Ah!¡±


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t see what was happening on the other end of the phone.


    But from the sound of it, it wasn¡¯t hard to imagine that her beloved Xiao Qiang was laying into the man.


    Xiao Qian curled up the corners of her mouth, lifting her tea cup to take a gentle sip. The sweet aroma of the high-quality Longjing tea before the rain was invigorating, just like her refreshed spirits after the storm.


    She didn¡¯t really care whether the boring harasser apologised, but she knew that it mattered a lot to her Xiao Qiang.


    Was he afraid that she would be psychologically scarred?


    Once again, he had seriously underestimated Xiao Qian¡¯s capacity to handle stress. Aside from Yu Minglang and her family who could affect her and treat her like a normal person, she simply held in contempt those who were irrelevant to her life, just like the despicable person earlier who failed to incite the slightest ripple within her.


    However, she was quite pleased with Minglang¡¯s insistence for the man to apologise.


    This was how one should feel happy. Ignoring the behaviors of those who don¡¯t matter to her, being pleased with the tender acts of those who do matter, and feeling that the world is full of love.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± the despicable man uttered in a trembling voice.


    He felt a burning pain in his groin, as if it had been scorched by volcanic lava. Yu Minglang had just kicked him where it hurt.


    Thinking of how this shameless man had fantasized about doing such things to his woman made Yu Minglang wish to cripple the bastard.


    He was avenging his woman as a private individual; now was his free time.


    And the several brothers who came with him were also taking their days off.


    The insincere apology failed to appease Yu Minglang. He reached out, grabbed the man¡¯s hair, and with a slight effort, smashed the man¡¯s head into the phone booth.


    ¡°Who are you trying to apologize to, a mosquito? Speak louder!¡± Yu Minglang exclaimed.


    On one hand, this man appeared to be moral and upright, but on the other, he had committed all sorts of despicable acts. This truly proved the saying ¨C you can¡¯t judge a book by its cover.


    Scared by Yu Minglang¡¯s threat, the man hurriedly apologized to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I am sorry, Meiwei!¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t forgive you.¡± Xiao Qian hung up merrily, switched the program back on, calmly played the ending track, packed her things, and prepared to leave as if nothing had happened.


    Not all apologies receive forgiveness. Her joy wasn¡¯t due to this worthless scum, but because of Xiao Qiang¡¯s thoughtfulness and affection towards her.


    ¡°Oh my, I found that the young boss treats us pretty well. We can¡¯t call him a demon anymore.¡± Masked Qiao Zhen said gloatingly to his brother.


    The young boss had almost beaten the man into a pulp.


    After beating him, he tied him to a tree with a rope.


    In the mood of venting, Yu Minglang held his belt in his hand. He was about to inform someone to tell Lin Zeguang to come and arrest the man, when he lifted his head and saw Xiao Qian and Yu Liumei standing across the road.


    She was standing under the street lamp, looking at him from afar. The wind blew her hair slightly. The belt in Yu Minglang¡¯s hand was floating in the wind¡­


    Time seemed to freeze.


    A second later, Xiao Qiang quickly realized what was going on.


    This was bad. His woman was already afraid of marriage and now she had seen his unfriendly side. Wouldn¡¯t this make Xiao Qian more afraid?


    Then Comrade Xiao Qiang¡¯s IQ began to work. He looked at his belt in confusion and used an actor¡¯s skills to say loudly,


    ¡°Look at this, the quality is so bad. The buckle of this belt just dropped, it¡¯s so embarrassing!¡±


    Yes, it was the belt that started it first, it had nothing to do with him!


    His brothers, all wearing masks, had an expression that seemed to say, ¡®boss, how shameless can you be?¡¯

 Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Chapter 585: The Real Culprit and the Price

    Chapter 611: Chapter 585: The Real Culprit and the Price


    Xiao Qian crossed the road and stood in front of him with a smile.


    ¡°The problem with the belt?¡±


    ¡°Yes! It fell off on its own, and I held it in my hand to tie it back, but then a gust of wind blew, and it scraped against this person. That¡¯s the truth of what happened.¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at the large H logo on his belt that was enough to dazzle anyone¡¯s eyes. Herm¨¨s quality was not good¡­ alright, you win.


    Just as everyone was waiting for the future sister-in-law to expose Yu Minglang¡¯s shamelessness, Xiao Qian reached out and put her pale hand on his face.


    ¡°Yes, the quality is not good. We¡¯ll change the brand next time.¡±


    Oh my! A group of young brothers were hit hard.


    ¡°You all worked hard today. Let¡¯s have a late-night snack together, and he¡¯ll treat us.¡± Xiao Qian could tell from their attire that these people were using their break time to help get rid of a harasser.


    Her suggestion was met with cheers.


    ¡°Sister Qian, how about going to the seafood restaurant?¡± Qiao Zhen asked and then prepared to run, knowing that Yu Minglang would probably kick him.


    Unexpectedly, Yu Minglang agreed without hesitation.


    ¡°The seafood restaurant is not luxurious enough. Let¡¯s go to the most luxurious Shunfa in the city. Invite the other brothers and make a few tables, my treat.¡±


    At his words, everyone fell silent, looking at each other.


    ¡°Boss, that place is quite expensive¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, everyone has worked hard today¡ªfuture daughter-in-law, did you bring the card?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    Although he had money and a substantial salary, he had given all his money to Xiao Qian to manage. It was his first time asking her for something, and she felt something was off.


    But she still agreed.


    ¡°I brought it. Then let¡¯s go to Shunfa. Let¡¯s all get together and don¡¯t worry about the expenses. The owner there is my customer and can offer a discount.¡±


    What discount? She didn¡¯t know the owner at all; she was just trying to comfort the young brothers.


    Sure enough, everyone cheered.


    The sleazy man was tied to a lamppost with a sock stuffed in his mouth, whimpering.


    As everyone discussed where to eat, Yu Liumei kept herself busy, circling around the bound sleazy man.


    ¡°So it was you who called to teach my sister-in-law a lesson? Tsk tsk!¡± She took a pair of white gloves from her pocket and put them on, raised her arm and started slapping his face.


    The slap was crisp and merciless. Yu Minglang, Xiao Qian, and a group of young brothers pretended not to see Yu Liumei¡¯s actions, and Wang Yafei even secretly gave her a thumbs-up, thinking that this girl was so fierce~


    The car came, not driving directly to them but stopping far away. Lin Zeguang looked at Yu Liumei slapping the man and whistled.


    ¡°Where did this girl come from? She¡¯s got some nerve. I like it~¡±


    ¡°Captain, she seems to be Young Master Lang¡¯s younger sister.¡± Someone immediately reported, and Lin Zeguang¡¯s mouth froze in mid-whistle, imagining a face like Yu Minglang¡¯s with braids.


    Oh, forget it, it would be too scary if she looked just like Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Tell them we¡¯re about to finish, and we need to pick up our stuff.¡± Lin Zeguang said.


    So a team member began waving a flashlight, and though others couldn¡¯t see it, this group of people knew immediately that it was a signal.


    ¡°Boss, they are asking if we are done.¡±


    ¡°Tell them we are done.¡± Yu Minglang made a retreat gesture, and the group got on the car openly, taking off their hoods as the battle ended.


    Lin Zeguang waited for Yu Minglang and his group to retreat before coming to arrest the sleazy man.


    Removing the stinky sock from the sleazy man¡¯s mouth, he pleaded for help in a pitiful way.


    ¡°You have to stand up for the people. I was just attacked by a group of people with unknown identities. I¡¯m a department head in a public institution and was attacked right after getting off my night shift.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Department head?¡± Lin Zeguang despised this kind of hypocrite and walked up to him, punching him in the stomach.


    ¡°You hit me!¡±


    ¡°Who saw it? Did any of you see it?¡± Lin Zeguang turned back, and his men shook their heads.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sue you, and I¡¯ll sue you until you go bankrupt. I only made a few harmless phone calls, and at most, it would result in a few days of detention. You guys beat me up so much, I¡¯ll sue you!¡± The man shouted.


    Lin Zeguang chuckled and said to his team members,


    ¡°He just confessed. Did you record it?¡±


    Someone immediately raised a small video camera, ¡°All recorded.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re quite interesting. You have a stable job but still come out to make trouble. Now you¡¯ve lost your job, right? I don¡¯t know if your wife will have the patience not to divorce you. As for the few days of detention you mentioned, you¡¯d better not be so sure. Indeed, you only made a few phone calls, but harassing an individual is different from provoking a public radio station, a public media. This is no longer a matter for public security administration and punishment regulations; you¡¯ve broken the law.¡±


    Ah¡­ The department head was scared and finally regretted his actions, but Lin Zeguang had no sympathy for such a person.


    Waving his hand, he had his men take the man away.


    At first, everyone thought that the person who threatened and harassed Xiao Qian was the face-slashing maniac, but it turned out that there were two of them.


    And both of these people had one thing in common.


    Both of them had a face that could deceive the world, yet committed unforgivable crimes.


    On the way to the hotel, Qiao Zhen asked Xiao Qian on behalf of everyone,


    ¡°How did that man come to make harassing phone calls? If I saw someone like him on the street, I would think he is a good person.¡±


    According to traditional concepts, a square-faced, bespectacled, and gentle-looking man would usually be a virtuous man with a strong sense of righteousness. No one could imagine that he would make disgusting phone calls to a radio station in the middle of the night.


    ¡°What does he do?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    Tonight, Yu Minglang seemed even quieter than usual. He lowered his head and didn¡¯t speak. Xiao Qian asked him twice before he came to his senses. He looked at her somewhat absentmindedly, and Xiao Qian held down her suspicions about his unusual behavior tonight and asked the question again.


    Yu Minglang finally came back to his senses.

 Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Chapter 586: Connection and True or False

    Chapter 612: Chapter 586: Connection and True or False


    ¡°The one who called is a brainless idiot who claims to be from a certain establishment. We¡¯ve met him before, he has a stable job and family, but he¡¯s doing such a self-destructive thing. He¡¯s a coward who doesn¡¯t dare to confront thieves, and I really didn¡¯t expect him to dare to make such a phone call.¡±


    Yu Minglang still remembered the man¡¯s cowardly performance last time as if it was just yesterday ¨C watching his wife¡¯s clothes being stolen by the thief and not daring to make a sound. Yet, he never expected him to be so good at doing these outrageous acts.


    When Yu Minglang mentioned a certain establishment, Xiao Qian immediately thought of the recent news she had heard about possible restructuring, where many people might be facing losing their jobs and becoming unemployed.


    ¡°This could be considered a mental health issue. Stress has distorted his mind, and he needs to find a way to vent. In his view, making harassment calls is no big deal, the cost is low and getting caught doesn¡¯t cause much trouble. So, he resorts to such extreme methods. Actually, there are quite a few people like him.¡±


    Xiao Qian gives a professional explanation.


    This man¡¯s smart actions have led to his own downfall; making bloody phone calls to the radio station and committing such acts will definitely not end smoothly, and there must be a price to pay.


    There are many people like this in society, sometimes driven by enormous psychological pressure and not daring to face the stress as a coward, resorting to strange ways to vent, such as keyboard warriors. They dare not speak up in reality but curse online. Their minds are extremely distorted.


    Such people usually don¡¯t achieve much, like the cowardly man who called Xiao Qian. However, the case of Wang Zhiming, the face-scraping madman, is different.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, if you say that this hypocrite who called is acting like this because of his immense pressure, can you explain the case of the face-scraping madman? What kind of mental illness would cause someone to forget their own violent acts?¡±


    Qiao Zhen, speaking on behalf of everyone else, brings up the second topic of concern.


    This kind of thing has never been seen before.


    All the evidence points to Wang Zhiming as the perpetrator, but he himself appears like an innocent, frightened bird, refusing to confess no matter how much he is questioned.


    ¡°Zhiming?!¡± Xiao Qian is startled, then looks at Yu Minglang.


    Is it the young man she saw at the farmhouse raising snakes?


    Knowing that someone you have met before is a desperate criminal, anyone¡¯s first reaction would be shock, and Xiao Qian is no exception.


    Yu Minglang nods his head heavily.


    Although he also wishes it wasn¡¯t the young man he had met before, it is him, and the test results are irrefutable.


    ¡°The Forensics Department has already compared fingerprints found on the murder weapon, a knife that was found not far from the crime scene. The fingerprints match with his, and the blood on it is his as well. He has also sustained injuries on his hands.¡±


    He didn¡¯t rob the victims of their valuables, only scraped their faces and took nothing but imported towels the victims had stolen from the shopping mall. The motive is a mystery.


    Xiao Qian quickly combined the information, closed her eyes to recall her interactions with Zhiming, and reviewed her experiences in the mountains. She then filtered through her professional knowledge of mental disorders and locked down an answer.


    She opened her eyes, ¡°Let Fu Gui come to assess the situation. This should be within his scope. It¡¯s beyond my ability to handle.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know what¡¯s going on?¡± In everyone¡¯s mind, Xiao Qian is the most awesome psychologist.


    Xiao Qian nods and shakes her head.


    ¡°I have a rough guess, but the final result will still require the intervention of my brother¡¯s team.¡±


    Liao Fugui, the provincial authority¡¯s forensic mental health center, is where he works.


    Liao Fugui only handles cases assigned by the judiciary. For such a high-level case, Fugui would have to send a team over.


    Seeing the curious looks of everyone, Xiao Qian presented her judgment.


    ¡°My inference is that Wang Zhiming might have multiple personality disorders due to mental schizophrenia. Nearly one percent of the total population has severe mental disorders like schizophrenia; among these severe mental illness patients, there is a 10% probability of committing a crime. However, it is well known that mental illness is not a shield for bad guys. Not all mental illnesses can evade legal sanctions. Only if a professional and authoritative institution like my brother¡¯s organization can prove that during the crime, the person was suffering from an illness and had no civil conduct ability. If I¡¯m not guessing wrong, if Wang Zhiming is really what I think, he might not have to bear criminal responsibility, but the government might force him to undergo treatment.¡±


    ¡°Schizophrenia?¡±


    ¡°To be precise, it¡¯s multiple personalities. Schizophrenia is caused by brain dysfunction, but the specific conclusion will require my brother and his team to handle.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you treated multiple personalities before?¡± Yu Minglang immediately thought of Hu Meijing.


    Xiao Qian shook her head.


    ¡°It¡¯s different. The previous case was Dissociative Fugue Disorder, which a psychologist could resolve, but it¡¯s not the same as this case. This is where the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists comes in. Many people think that the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist is that we are not qualified to prescribe medication to patients. This understanding is not wrong, but it¡¯s also quite one-sided.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, can you explain it in a way we can understand? I can¡¯t understand too complicated explanations!¡± Yu Liumei on the side listened curiously but puzzled.


    ¡°Alright, let me demonstrate it in the simplest way possible.¡± Xiao Qian points at herself, ¡°I have Pre-marriage Phobia, and I know I have it. I¡¯m anxious but unable to overcome it. At critical moments, I¡¯m willing to accept treatment from a psychologist. ¨C My patients are like this.¡±


    After finishing her explanation, she then turned to ask Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Do you have any mental issues?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any!¡± Yu Minglang replied without a second thought.


    ¡°What if someone suddenly told you that you have a mental illness?¡±


    ¡°Tell them, ¡®You¡¯re the one with mental issues, your whole family has mental issues!''¡±


    ¡°What if they insisted you have a mental illness and forced you to undergo treatment?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d beat them up!¡±


    Xiao Qian spread her hands, ¡°See? The patients that psychiatrists deal with are like him. When they have a mental breakdown, the patients themselves don¡¯t believe they are sick. On the contrary, in their eyes, normal people are the crazy ones. The patients my brother and his team deal with are like this, but many psychological issues not treated properly can become severe mental illnesses. On the other hand, if mental illnesses are well-controlled, we psychologists need to step in to help patients adjust. So, psychologists and psychiatrists often have overlapping areas of expertise.¡±


    Yu Minglang became the butt of the joke, and everyone laughed heartily. Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation was straightforward, and everyone thought she was joking when she mentioned her own Pre-marriage Phobia. After all, she had even accused Yu Minglang of having a mental illness.


    But only Qiao Zhen remained silent, thoughtfully looking at Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    He thought of the look on Yu Minglang¡¯s face when he mentioned his failed marriage proposal and Dr. Chen¡¯s half-serious explanation. Was it possible that it was true?

 Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: Chapter 587: Giving Up and Command

    Chapter 613: Chapter 587: Giving Up and Command


    A group of people went to eat, and Yu Minglang, deviating from his usual low-profile demeanor, generously booked two tables for his closest friends.


    Xiao Qian thought Yu Minglang was just showing gratitude for his friends¡¯ help in tracking down the person who made the phone call. Throughout the meal, she kept Yu Minglang company, toasting everyone with soft drinks instead of alcohol.


    Yu Minglang got up and left, and after a minute, Qiao Zhen felt there was something he should ask Yu Minglang about, specifically regarding Xiao Qian¡¯s pre-marriage phobia.


    Qiao Zhen followed him out and headed towards the restroom when suddenly, he saw Yu Minglang standing in the lobby with a middle-aged man across from him.


    ¡°Ming Lang! We¡¯ve been looking forward to your arrival! Your father told me you might be coming these days, so I¡¯ve been waiting for you every day. I didn¡¯t expect to run into you eating a late-night snack!¡±


    The middle-aged man patted Yu Minglang¡¯s shoulder enthusiastically. Compared to his cheerful expression, Yu Minglang just gave a polite smile.


    ¡°Tomorrow, oh no, it¡¯s already early morning. Can you come by today? I have some projects I want to discuss with you. Our district has provided many preferential policies for you guys.¡±


    Qiao Zhen hid behind a pillar and listened to their conversation clearly.


    Qiao Zhen suddenly realized that the middle-aged man was the one in charge of this district and had accompanied the young boss several times before.


    No wonder he looked so familiar.


    ¡°I can come in the morning. We¡¯ll talk face to face then,¡± Yu Minglang replied.


    The middle-aged man was delighted and said ¡®good¡¯ several times in a row.


    ¡°Good, good, good! We really need outstanding entrepreneurs like you. I believe that with your participation, our development here will be better and better!¡±


    It was indeed a great thing to have such a big company invest in their area.


    ¡°Don¡¯t announce this matter yet. I want to give my fianc¨¦e a surprise.¡± Yu Minglang was still thinking about being with Xiao Qian morning and night.


    Qiao Zhen understood that Young Boss wanted to give Sister-in-law a surprise.


    After sending the middle-aged man away, Yu Minglang didn¡¯t turn around but spoke in a deep voice.


    ¡°Come out. How long do you want to hide there?¡±


    Qiao Zhen didn¡¯t expect to be discovered and had to walk out from behind the pillar.


    ¡°How did you know I was here?¡± he said, rubbing his nose in regret.


    ¡°I taught you all your skills. How could I not find out?¡±


    No matter how skilled Qiao Zhen was, there was still a gap between him and Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang knew someone was behind him but didn¡¯t make a scene because he sensed it was Qiao Zhen.


    ¡°Did you hear everything?¡± Yu Minglang asked.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°Now that you¡¯ve heard, keep your mouth shut. Don¡¯t blabber to my daughter-in-law. The fact that I¡¯m coming over is a secret to her for now.¡±


    Yu Minglang still hadn¡¯t figured out how to untie Xiao Qian¡¯s knot and was having a headache.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, looks like you still haven¡¯t sorted it out. It¡¯s just a proposal, why make it so troublesome? Why have you made no progress? Do you want to tell everyone and have us give you some advice? Maybe your brothers will have some good ideas.¡± Qiao Zhen¡¯s grin was mischievous.


    ¡°Do you have a hundred thousand whys? Don¡¯t ask so many questions! All you have to do is keep quiet. Pretend you didn¡¯t see anything.¡± Yu Minglang interrupted him, feeling his blood boil from Qiao Zhen¡¯s words and frustrated by his unsuccessful marriage proposals.


    Well, putting friendship before women was indeed Yu Minglang¡¯s style.


    Qiao Zhen pouted. When it came down to it, they all still needed to help each other.

 Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: Chapter 588: Premeditation and Internship

    Chapter 614: Chapter 588: Premeditation and Internship


    Throughout the evening, Yu Minglang acted as if nothing had happened. Qiao Zhen was the only one who knew what was on his mind, including Xiao Qian.


    After the gathering ended, Yu Minglang escorted Xiao Qian and Yu Liumei downstairs. Xiao Qian noticed that he had been preoccupied all night, so she wanted to find an opportunity to talk to him alone.


    However, Yu Minglang only accompanied them to the stairs. Xiao Qian had Yu Liumei go ahead, so she could stand downstairs and chat with Yu Minglang.


    ¡°The crisis is now resolved, and you can work without anyone bothering you,¡± Yu Minglang said to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Are you alright?¡± Xiao Qian asked anxiously.


    Yu Minglang gently stroked her face and smiled, ¡°Why would I have any problems? Hurry up and go to sleep, it¡¯s already late.¡±


    ¡°I will go, then.¡± Xiao Qian called Yu Minglang to stop just before she left.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang!¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°The poor-quality belt you talked about was the birthday gift I gave you.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face immediately reddened, and he hastily explained, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that your gift was bad, I meant¡ªI meant¡ª¡±


    ¡°I know, don¡¯t say anything.¡± She made a hushing gesture and said, ¡°I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate everything you¡¯ve done for me today. Stay positive; I hope that at some point next year, I¡¯ll be able to give you our one-year anniversary gift, and you¡¯ll have a chance to give me one too.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Mei, are you saying¡­¡± Yu Minglang was overjoyed. He understood that Xiao Qian¡¯s fear of marriage seemed to have diminished. Things were looking hopeful!


    ¡°Shush! Go home and think about it. Come up with a non-idiotic reason for getting married before you come to see me.¡± She turned and walked upstairs. Watching her light footsteps, Yu Minglang¡¯s spirits lifted.


    He could sense that, after experiencing the events of the past few days, Xiao Mei seemed to trust him more, and her feelings for him seemed to have grown stronger. It wasn¡¯t just wishful thinking on his part; he deeply felt that her impression of him had improved from her saying how much she appreciated everything he had done for her.


    A non-idiotic reason for getting married¡­


    What could that be? Yu Minglang racked his brain, feeling as if all his brain cells were being exhausted.


    Xiao Qian stood by the window, watching him leave¡ªwith cold sweat on her palms.


    She was still nervous and her Pre-marriage Phobia hadn¡¯t entirely disappeared. But when she saw him taking the belt to punish the scoundrel that had wronged her, she couldn¡¯t help but think of marrying him.


    So, she asked him to think of a good proposal ceremony. Xiao Qian realized her Pre-marriage Phobia had almost faded, and if Yu Minglang could just push a little harder, she could successfully get married. She wasn¡¯t testing him, but hoping that he could help her overcome this last psychological barrier.


    That night, Xiao Qian barely slept until daybreak. She sat in front of her computer, flipping through wedding gown photos she had prepared long ago¡ªfrom traditional Chinese dresses to Western-style wedding gowns.


    She had had these pictures for a while but never dared to look at them because she felt uneasy whenever she did. But today, for some reason, she flipped through them one by one, feeling various emotions.


    There was a hint of sweetness, a hint of anxiety, and some indefinable feelings¡ªperhaps anticipation¡­


    She had slept less than four hours when Liao Fugui¡¯s phone call woke her up.


    ¡°Hello¡­¡± Xiao Qian yawned as she picked up the phone.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯ve arranged an internship opportunity for you, so you can be my assistant.¡±


    ¡°No thanks¡­I want to sleep.¡± It took her an entire night of looking at wedding dresses to fall asleep.


    Xiao Qian knew that her incorruptible stepbrother always arranged low-paying or unpaid work for her¡ªlike appeasing women with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or helping alcoholic men overcome addiction.


    ¡°This time is different. Our clinic has received several people because this medical case is very rare and overlaps with your expertise. I want you to come and observe.¡±


    ¡°Lin City¡­ are you talking about the Zhiming case?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s spirits lifted instantly.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s about the psychiatric evaluation of Zhiming. We¡¯ve conducted a preliminary investigation this morning. Although we suspect that he has multiple personalities derived from schizophrenia, his violent personality hasn¡¯t emerged so far. In any case, it¡¯s very complicated. I hope you can come and watch. Don¡¯t give up such a great opportunity just because of the payment issue. Our great leader taught us¡ª¡±


    ¡°Okay, okay, I give in! Stop talking; I¡¯ll be there soon.¡±


    Although her stepbrother could be nagging, he genuinely cared for Xiao Qian and Da Long and always arranged cases for her¡ªeven though Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t lacking money or internship experience, Liao Fugui didn¡¯t know about her past life, treating her as a novice doctor and helping her get more representative cases.


    Moreover, Liao Fugui had also tutored Da Long for nearly three years¡ªdespite the Third Mock Exam¡¯s score of 250, Da Long himself was uncoordinated, but Liao Fugui genuinely did his best.


    Regardless, her stepbrother always had his younger siblings in mind; although Xiao Qian complained about him, she never truly resented him.


    Even if Liao Fugui hadn¡¯t invited her to the case, she would have been curious to unravel the mysteries in her heart. This opportunity was perfect.

 Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Chapter 589: Qian and Fa Wei Unleash Their Power

    Chapter 615: Chapter 589: Qian and Fa Wei Unleash Their Power


    Xiao Qian freshened up and went to the agreed place, so Yu Liumei no longer needed to protect her closely and went out to look for a job instead.


    Yu Liumei¡¯s short-term job ended, and she should have gone back to the city where her parents were, but she found the snacks in Lin City were delicious and didn¡¯t want to return home to be managed by her parents. She wanted to find a long-term job to stay here, and Xiao Qian appreciated her company during this time.


    Liao Fugui waited at the door for Xiao Qian, and when they met, he introduced the situation to her.


    He found Zhiming¡¯s case very special and highly representative, so he helped Xiao Qian apply for an assistant position. This position was unpaid and only for the short-term; Xiao Qian would be responsible for recording things when Liao Fugui and others were assessing Zhiming.


    She had no say in the matter and no right to diagnose.


    Basically, Fu Gui thought this case could help Xiao Qian understand more about multiple personalities, so he brought her over to observe.


    When Xiao Qian learned it was Zhiming¡¯s case, she became interested because she had never seen such patients in her past life. She had only read about patients with multiple personalities who had no memories of their previous persona in books, never encountering one in person.


    As they walked in, they suddenly saw two familiar faces in the lobby.


    It was the uncle and aunt from the farmhouse. They had only been separated for dozens of hours, but seeing them again, they seemed to have aged by decades. The uncle and aunt were kneeling in the lobby, clinging to the legs of an investigator.


    ¡°It seems like they are the suspect¡¯s family members.¡± Liao Fugui had seen many cases like this and, fearing the effect on Xiao Qian, led her up the stairs. Xiao Qian looked back at the old auntie and heard her cry.


    ¡°My son is not that kind of person! He is so honest; he wouldn¡¯t even dare to kill a chicken, let alone do such things! It must be the sinister spirit of our late eldest son that is haunting him! My son is not that person!¡±


    How to persuade the family members, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know. As she thought about the previous incidents involving Zhiming, the various scenes flashed quickly through her mind.


    ¡°The lie detector test was used on him, but the results were inconclusive. So far, everything Zhiming has said seems to be true.¡± Liao Fugui introduced the situation while taking Xiao Qian to the appraisal room.


    ¡°Lie detectors aren¡¯t useful for cases of multiple personalities anyways. These detectors gauge whether someone is lying based on their heart rate, skin electricity, and other physiological indicators while they answer questions. Since he was not aware of the existence of the other personalities during the test, it was deemed that he wasn¡¯t lying. But because of this, it is more likely that he has multiple personalities.¡±


    Xiao Qian was not surprised by this result.


    ¡°No one has been able to awaken his second personality, so an accurate diagnosis cannot be made.¡± Liao Fugui also encountered such a case for the first time.


    ¡°Has he taken the scale test?¡±


    What Xiao Qian referred to was an important basis for diagnosing multiple personality disorder, similar to a psychological test with many professional questions to be answered. The results would then be analyzed step by step to determine whether the person had multiple personalities.


    ¡°He¡¯s like a frightened bird now, lying on the table and crying, not cooperating with us. My colleagues have been struggling with this for an entire day.¡±


    Liao Fugui was also exhausted.


    Outsiders often misunderstood their job, thinking they had fancy titles and high salaries without realizing the daily work could be so overwhelming.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, this time just watch and learn. The main purpose is to give you practical experience. If you encounter such patients in the future, you¡¯ll know how to judge.¡± Before Liao Fugui could finish speaking, they had already reached the appraisal room. His colleagues came out looking exhausted and disheartened.


    Liao Fugui stopped chatting with Xiao Qian and asked his colleagues.


    ¡°Is there still no progress?¡±


    ¡°Director Li just tried to hypnotize him, but it failed¡­¡±


    People who do not understand mental assessment cannot imagine their difficulties. Although there are devices, most appraisals still need to be concluded through tests and conversations.


    Due to the shock, Zhiming is now refusing to cooperate with the scale test and also refusing to work with the hypnotist. These two key indicators for diagnosing multiple personality disorder cannot proceed.


    ¡°What a bunch of incompetents! Getting such high salaries without getting anything done! What¡¯s the use of you people! If you can¡¯t do it, call for external help at a high price! This whole province doesn¡¯t have a capable forensic doctor!¡± A man with a high-ranking appearance was heard roaring from inside.


    Liao Fugui and his colleagues exchanged glances in silent sigh.


    This was a big leader from above who came to inspect their work. The leaders only knew how to put pressure on them to speed up the process without considering their difficulties.


    Xiao Qian followed Liao Fugui closely. She was brought to gain experience and didn¡¯t plan to get involved, but people in administrative roles love to point fingers at technical staff without any real understanding of their jobs or the industry, just swaggering around like big-tailed wolves.


    The leader-like man finished berating Fu Gui¡¯s boss inside and walked past Fu Gui and Xiao Qian¡¯s group. If they had just brushed past each other, nothing would¡¯ve happened, but the leader had a bad temper and was looking for trouble after venting inside.


    Pointing at Xiao Qian, he asked, ¡°Who is this?¡±


    ¡°She is my temporary assistant,¡± Fu Gui explained.


    ¡°Assistant? Haha, it seems you have too much funding! You guys only know how to think of ways to get money while handling cases! As for this, even without a salary, it¡¯s a waste of public resources and delays our efficiency. How can you serve the people like this? From what I see, you guys don¡¯t want to work hard, just focusing on romantic relations. Is this how you repay the people who raised you?¡±


    In the end, this major accusation caused Liao Fugui and everyone in the research institute to become angry and clench their fists, but they dared not to speak out.


    Who made him the leader? Who let Fu Gui bring Xiao Qian here and give the leader an excuse to step on them?


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She initially didn¡¯t intend to step in, but this self-righteous leader was targeting her and causing trouble for her brother-in-law. If she could tolerate this, she wouldn¡¯t be Xiao Qian.


    She stepped up, not caring about Liao Fugui pulling her hand, and faced the leader, ordering,


    ¡°Take back your words!¡±


    The leader glared, ¡°Who do you think you are talking to?¡±

 Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Chapter 590: Talking Back and Protecting the Calf

    Chapter 616: Chapter 590: Talking Back and Protecting the Calf


    ¡°Whoever is being unreasonable, I will confront them. If you¡¯re not serving the people in your government position, you might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. A black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it¡¯s a good cat. Even though I¡¯m not an official employee here, I can solve this Zhiming case. So what¡¯s wrong with me being a free consultant? I don¡¯t know what rank you hold, but whoever you are, your ultimate responsibility is to serve the people. This case is still unsolved, and if you question the decision of the Research Institute to invite me, it just shows you don¡¯t want to get things done properly!¡±


    Who doesn¡¯t know how to make up big accusations, or put on an official tone? Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t care who they are, her style has always been to fight back if someone doesn¡¯t back down!


    The leader went from initially being dumbfounded and not believing that anyone would dare to confront him, to being shocked. Everyone around him was also stunned, including Fu Gui¡¯s colleagues.


    ¡°So you mean a young girl who hasn¡¯t even grown facial hair could solve a case that has left an entire research institute at a loss? You sure talk big!¡±


    Xiao Qian pushed away Liao Fu Gui¡¯s hand that was in her way and faced the irritable leader directly.


    ¡°First of all, I am a normal girl with normal hormones, so there¡¯s no way I could grow facial hair. Second, I brush my teeth every day, so there is no way I could have bad breath. As a leader, you should think before you speak.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the tension in the room, someone would have laughed. The leader had been ranting all morning, and Xiao Qian was really giving it back to him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be so clever with your words here. You say you can solve this case. Do you know the consequences of speaking recklessly if you can¡¯t solve it?¡±


    Liao Fu Gui¡¯s leader hurriedly signaled to Fu Gui to get his younger sister under control.


    Everyone in the institute knew about the relationship between Xiao Qian and Liao Fu Gui, and knew that Xiao Qian had helped many patients with psychological issues to get treated in the past. They acknowledged her abilities in her field, but today¡¯s case was too complicated. If she couldn¡¯t solve it, the consequences would be enormous.


    Liao Fu Gui¡¯s leader hoped that Fu Gui would be able to placate the situation, but he didn¡¯t expect Fu Gui to make such a surprising move.


    ¡°I¡¯m willing to vouch for my assistant. I believe she can do it. If she can¡¯t, I will resign.¡±


    All were caught off guard by Liao Fu Gui, who was always mild-mannered, suddenly saying such words.


    This workplace was not your ordinary place, and outsiders could not enter. As long as you could get in, it was a lifetime job security. For showing such support to Xiao Qian, Liao Fu Gui¡¯s direct leader was worried.


    ¡°Yun Chang! Think it through!¡±


    ¡°I have thought it through. I believe in my assistant Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s ability, and I am willing to vouch for her.¡±


    Although Liao Fu Gui said this, he had already prepared himself to leave his white coat behind and find another job.


    His colleagues were all authorities with official titles, and many of them were also doctoral supervisors or postgraduate tutors at universities. They were at a loss, and it was unlikely that Xiao Qian, a student, would have a better solution.


    But this was his little sister, and since she had spoken, as her elder brother, he had to show his attitude. What was the big deal about losing a job? As long as there was a sky and earth, there was no place where they couldn¡¯t find a meal to eat.


    Xiao Qian saw Liao Fu Gui backing her up so strongly and thought that the treatment of being his sibling was certainly different from that of being an opponent. In his past life, Liao Fu Gui had been at loggerheads with her, but in this life, as her brother, he turned that energy against others, which was rather pleasing to her.


    ¡°Young lady, you have to be responsible for what you say!¡± The leader who had berated her earlier was now stern.


    Liao Fu Gui¡¯s face turned red, but he didn¡¯t back down.


    ¡°I will keep my word. If because of me and my assistant¡¯s involvement causes a delay in everyone¡¯s work, I am willing to resign.¡±


    In fact, anyone with sense could see that the leader was just looking for trouble because the pressure of solving the case was getting to him. Many in the room were doctoral supervisors or postgraduate tutors at universities, and some of them had brought their students along to gain experience with unusual cases. It wasn¡¯t uncommon for hospital doctors to bring students along, as they were cultivating specialized talents.


    But they were all under a lot of pressure, and things had escalated to this point. The leader was venting his anger at them, and Liao Fu Gui was unwilling to give in.


    There wasn¡¯t much he could do for his brothers and sisters, but he would use every ounce of his ability to help them. He still had that much loyalty.


    The atmosphere grew awkward, as the leader was just looking for a way to vent, and did not expect anyone to say such words.


    Xiao Qian spoke again, still in her calm and collected demeanor, more at ease than anyone else in the room.


    ¡°If I can¡¯t solve it, he¡¯ll resign. But if I can, how will you compensate for the conclusions you just came to without thought?¡±


    ¡°How much money do you want¡ª¡±


    ¡°Talking about money as soon as you open your mouth, how vulgar! Remember, the dignity of an intellectual is priceless. Right now I want to find a way to bring out Zhiming¡¯s second personality. If I can do it, I request you to apologize to everyone here.¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed her finger at the leader¡¯s nose and carless about whether he could save face or not, she turned her head and said to Liao Fu Gui.


    ¡°Go, find me a realistic-looking green snake, preferably one that looks almost real.¡±


    ¡°A realistic snake?¡±


    ¡°Yes, go and prepare the brainwave detection equipment, too. The moment Zhiming¡¯s second personality emerges, his brainwaves will change. This is still a blank field in domestic medical science. You should record it and leave a written reference for future students.¡±


    Her completely confident tone made all the experts present feel like she was their mentor and they were her students.


    It was not arrogance, but the confidence in her profession that radiated from her involuntarily.


    The crowd gathered around, wanting to see how Xiao Qian would do it. Liao Fu Gui couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious for her.


    Just now, the psychiatric authority had tried to awaken Zhiming¡¯s second personality using hypnosis, but failed. What was Xiao Qian going to do with a snake?


    While waiting for the snake to arrive, Xiao Qian explained to Liao Fu Gui in a very authoritative tone.


    ¡°Usually, besides authoritative scales, the most effective way to identify multiple personalities is through hypnosis. Once they enter a hypnotic state, most patients with split personalities can have their personalities awakened. However, there are a few who don¡¯t cooperate, so I¡¯m going to try an extreme method now, to stimulate Zhiming¡¯s split personality to emerge.¡±


    The ¡°collapse therapy¡± she mentioned made many experts in the field nod in agreement. It was theoretically workable.


    ¡°But do you know what his breaking point is? Every patient with split personalities is different ¨C there are timid ones, violent ones, and even some with great artistic talent. How are you going to find it?¡± Liao Fu Gui asked the key question that everyone else was wondering about.


    Xiao Qian accepted the fake snake prop that someone handed over and played with it for a moment. It had a pretty soft feel to it and at a glance, it did resemble Zhiming¡¯s late pet snake, Cui¡¯er.


    She held the snake and tapped Fu Gui¡¯s head with the snakehead, ¡°Other people might not be able to find it, but I¡¯m the expert you invited, can¡¯t I find it? Get the voice recorder ready later when someone has to apologize, let¡¯s record it and play it on loop for whoever doesn¡¯t understand your work in the future.¡±


    No one dared to look at the expression on the leader¡¯s face at that moment.

 Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Chapter 591: Success and Loss

    Chapter 617: Chapter 591: Success and Loss


    Now, only Liao Fugui and Xiao Qian could laugh in this situation.


    Big Leader¡¯s face had turned green.


    Everyone else was sweating for Xiao Qian and Liao Fugui ¨C they had completely disregarded Big Leader¡¯s authority. If Xiao Qian managed to resolve the situation, what would happen if the Big Leader, out of resentment, found another excuse to retaliate against Liao Fugui? If she failed, there would be even more reason to take action against Liao Fugui.


    Fugui was a righteous and straightforward boy, having just left university not too long ago. He didn¡¯t consider the intricate politics of the workplace. He believed that as long as he was in the right, nothing would harm him¡ªeven the thought of the leader retaliating against him didn¡¯t cross his mind.


    Xiao Qian was different, she knew the leader would want revenge for this incident. He would retaliate against Fugui regardless of her success ¨C but she wasn¡¯t afraid.


    To exact revenge on Fugui, one had to look at Fugui¡¯s background, as well as Big Leader¡¯s. She firmly believed that the moment she stepped in, the cunning leader would immediately have someone investigate her and Fugui¡¯s backgrounds.


    At that moment, the leader would realize that she was the daughter-in-law-to-be of the prestigious Old Yu Family and that Fugui was the cherished son of the President of the Court. Only then would he require the courage to act against them.


    So Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t scared at all. She purposefully caused trouble for the leader. After angering him, she turned to him and said,


    ¡°Your face is flushed, your breathing is a little fast, and your smile is somewhat stiff. As a psychologist, I advise you not to get angry when others are angry. If you develop a mental illness and seek my help, don¡¯t expect me to provide free services¡ªfor even Liao Yunchang doesn¡¯t have that sort of relationship with me.¡±


    After finishing her statement, she swaggered into the room, and the leader squeezed one word through clenched teeth to his secretary.


    ¡°Investigate!¡±


    The secretary hurriedly left to make a phone call and returned soon after.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian was already inside, performing her special ritual to awaken different personalities. A group of people crowded around the monitor, watching the situation unfold. The secretary whispered in Big Leader¡¯s ear,


    ¡°It¡¯s clear now. She¡¯s a clinical psychology graduate student from Beidou Normal University and has a psychological counselor qualification¡ª¡±


    ¡°With this level of skill, she dares to challenge me?!¡± Big Leader had already thought of a hundred ways to get back at her.


    ¡°She has another identity¡ªYu Family¡¯s future daughter-in-law.¡±


    ¡°Which Yu family? Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s the one I¡¯m thinking of¡­¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, yes¡­¡±


    ¡°¡­!!!¡± No wonder she was so bold.


    Big Leader¡¯s inner thoughts were filled with dismay.


    Xiao Qian was completely unaware of the situation outside. She entered the interrogation room, carrying a snake prop. The room¡¯s lighting had been dimmed as requested to prevent Zhiming from discovering that the snake was just a prop.


    Zhiming sat in the chair, handcuffed and with his head buried in his hands. There was a metal instrument on his head, which Xiao Qian had mentioned measured brain waves.


    ¡°Zhiming, do you remember me?¡± Xiao Qian started.


    Zhiming had been on the edge of extreme fear. He was terrified of the constant interrogations. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice, looked up, and immediately recognized the girl as a guest at his family¡¯s home.


    ¡°Sis! Please take me away. I didn¡¯t do anything. Why do they want to catch me¡­¡± He cried and pleaded.


    Xiao Qian saw Zhiming¡¯s pitiful appearance and suppressed the pity in her heart.


    For the sake of patients like Zhiming and to ensure justice for the victims, she had to do what needed to be done.


    ¡°Do you remember this?¡± Xiao Qian lifted the prop in her hand. She imitated Yu Minglang¡¯s way of catching snakes, hooking the snake¡¯s head with her hand. With a slight shake of her hand, the toy snake twisted back and forth, looking very realistic in the dim light.


    Zhiming had been crying for a long time, so his eyes weren¡¯t efficient. Squinting, all he could see was the snake.


    ¡°Cui¡¯er¡­?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s her.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Cui¡¯er die?¡±


    ¡°No, Cui¡¯er didn¡¯t die back then. She¡¯s about to die now¡ªwatch closely!¡± Xiao Qian suddenly raised her voice, her expression stern. The sudden increase in volume was a technique meant to put Zhiming, a timid and weak person, into a hypnotic state for a few seconds, causing him to subconsciously follow her movements.


    Zhiming indeed stared straight at Xiao Qian. She suddenly raised her left hand, holding a small knife, and quickly slashed at the toy snake in her right hand!


    The snake¡¯s head was chopped off!


    ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± Zhiming collapsed, holding his head and screaming in pain.


    ¡°Come on, self-esteemless Zhiming, open your eyes and watch how your Cui¡¯er dies again and again. It was you who killed her, you couldn¡¯t protect her. Call your elder brother out to kill me and avenge Cui¡¯er!¡±


    Xiao Qian continued her relentless pressure. As Zhiming held his head, she quickly took out a small bottle of chicken blood and smeared it on the decapitated fake snake, waving it in front of him. ¡°Come on, let your elder brother come out!¡±


    Blood splattered on Zhiming¡¯s face, his eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, and his handcuffed hands clenched into fists. His current state was very similar to what Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang had seen when he had run away on the mountain.


    At the same time, outside the room, the group of experts, as well as the Big Leader who had learned who Xiao Qian was, was looking disapprovingly at the scene.


    ¡°Her methods¡­ are they too extreme?¡± Someone couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    Big Leader silently agreed with their view but dared not speak up.


    She was the daughter-in-law of the Yu family¡­


    He even began to consider how to help Xiao Qian save face if she didn¡¯t succeed, because saving her face was equivalent to saving face for the Yu family¡­


    ¡°Look! The instrument¡¯s data is changing! It¡¯s changing!¡± The person monitoring the brainwaves shouted excitedly.


    Zhiming¡¯s brainwaves changed; the data was different from before. Everyone watched with bated breath.


    Just like Xiao Qian had said, the brainwaves had changed!


    At this point, Xiao Qian was within a few steps of Zhiming. She was still unsure whether her stimulation was enough or if she needed to intensify it. Suddenly, Zhiming opened his eyes, his sinister gaze making Xiao Qian take a step back.


    These were not human eyes.


    They were twisted with hatred and concealed an undeniable evilness.


    ¡°Foolish woman, you wanted to see me? Hehehehe~¡± His voice was completely different from Zhiming¡¯s, as if it was squeezed out of a constricted throat. The sinister tone carried a horrifying evilness.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Xiao Qian managed to ask calmly.


    ¡°Who am I? Hehe, I¡¯m the one you¡¯re looking for, Zhihu. Foolish woman, you provoked my younger brother¡ªI¡¯ll make you pay with your life!¡± Just as Zhiming lunged at her, his facial expression and demeanor changed completely from the weak state earlier. He lifted his handcuffed hand and struck at Xiao Qian!


    The people outside saw something was wrong and rushed in immediately. The man who claimed to be Zhihu had no weapon and his hands were cuffed together, but he was about to bite Xiao Qian with his wide-open, bloodied mouth!

 Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Chapter 592: Turning and Fatigue

    Chapter 618: Chapter 592: Turning and Fatigue


    If Wang Zhiming bites her, he would surely take a chunk of flesh with him.


    He had bit off noses and ears before ¨C it wouldn¡¯t be the first time.


    By the time someone comes, Xiao Qian would either be noseless or earless.


    Valuing her appearance, Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t let that happen. As he lunged, she swiftly pulled a spray from her pocket spraying it toward him.


    ¡°Ah!¡± A cry of suffering!


    The people who rushed in tried separating the deranged man from Xiao Qian. Wang Zhiming, oh wait, Wang Zhihu, as his alter ego should be called, covered his eyes, the sting preventing him from opening them. Despite the anguish, his body couldn¡¯t stop struggling. His strength was astounding, so much so that two men couldn¡¯t hold him down, and one even got bitten in the process.


    ¡°You wench! I¡¯ll slash your face and kill you!¡± Wang Zhihu was yelling violently. Those holding him down felt a mounting fear. Wang Zhihu no longer seemed human.


    His expressions and strength were alarming¡ªresembling what the elderly often describe as being possessed by evil spirits.


    ¡°If you kill me, your brother will die. I¡¯m the one who can prove you¡¯re sick. Don¡¯t you care about your brother?¡±


    As expected, the mention of his brother¡¯s name silenced Wang Zhihu significantly.


    However, he quickly glared hatefully at Xiao Qian, ¡°I¡¯m not sick! It¡¯s you who are sick, this world is sick! You¡¯re the ones who¡¯ve bullied my brother, all of you¡­ with your beautiful faces, yet acting like animals beneath. You look down on my brother, well, don¡¯t blame me when I deface you all, ha ha ha ha ha!¡±


    He let out a shrill, piercing laugh.


    Xiao Qian had previously explained the difference between patients with mental illness and those with a psychological disorder: people with mental illness recognize their condition but can¡¯t control their behavior, while those with a psychological disorder don¡¯t perceive themselves as sick and even zealously consider others as mad.


    Fu Gui and his colleagues arrived; everyone was excited. The research institute¡¯s Big Leader gave Xiao Qian a thumbs up.


    ¡°Young lady, you¡¯re amazing!¡±


    The problem that had been troubling everybody was solved once it reached her hands!


    Xiao Qian gave a weary smile. This type of ¡®amazing¡¯¡ªshe didn¡¯t really want it.


    ¡°Director, you can proceed with the next assessment procedure. Wang Zhiming¡¯s second personality is called Wang Zhihu. He fantasized himself as his deceased brother, and his character is violent and extremely radical. You can continue to assess whether there are other personalities, but I believe there¡¯s an 80% chance that this Wang Zhihu personality committed these acts.¡±


    Who would have thought that their comical proposal journey to the mountains with Xiao Qiang would crack such a tremendous case? It¡¯s truly hard to predict what will happen in this world.


    Xiao Qian managed to bring out Wang Zhiming¡¯s second personality successfully. That¡¯s not because she was more capable than these experts ¨C their specialties were different. Fu Gui and his colleagues were experts in this field, and Xiao Qian merely capitalized on the fact that she had interacted with Wang Zhiming at the farmhouse and combined it with her confidence and excellent professional abilities.


    She stepped out and quietly walked to the hallway window, opening it to look out at the sky, not feeling happy at all.


    She wasn¡¯t particularly fond of using such methods to force out Wang Zhiming¡¯s second personality. But there was no alternative.


    Everyone only saw her professional side, not realizing her confusion after working on such cases.


    Damn, she felt like drinking again¡­


    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Liao Fugui approached and handed her a can of drink.


    Xiao Qian accepted it but didn¡¯t open it.


    ¡°I¡¯m thinking about the torment of Tantalus.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Liao Fugui was familiar with what she was referring to.


    Tantalus, the son of the Greek God Zeus, was tortured in hell for his wrongdoings. Psychologists like to compare Tantalus¡¯s torment to the pain of those who see but can never reach their goals.


    Many modern psychological disorders are caused by this phenomenon.


    ¡°Why are you thinking about this? Are you in pain?¡±


    ¡°Nothing much, I just don¡¯t know how to face Wang Zhiming¡¯s family. It¡¯s as if my lover and I shattered this ordinary family¡¯s dreams.¡±


    If she and Xiao Qiang hadn¡¯t gone to the farmhouse, Xiao Qiang wouldn¡¯t have found evidence against Wang Zhiming through a towel, and she wouldn¡¯t have awakened Wang Zhiming¡¯s second personality using the method she just used.


    She didn¡¯t know how to face that humble family or the farmhouse Auntie with whom she had chatted while sitting on the Kang (traditional heated bed).


    The Auntie and Uncle never gave up on their future hopes and worked hard, yet fate continued to torment them. After the death of their eldest son, Wang Zhihu, Wang Zhiming became their only hope. However, he turned out to be a patient with a mental illness. The family¡¯s ASPIRATION of improving their lives through hard work had become a torment of Tantalus, forever visible yet unreachable.


    As the one who uncovered all this, Xiao Qian felt no sense of achievement at this moment.


    Professionally, she found a solution to the problem and gave the victims closure, which should be a reason for celebration.


    But because she knew the people involved in the case, this intricate emotion caused an indescribable depression within her. She felt like having a drink alone somewhere.@


    ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. We are not only working but also responsible for the public. Identifying such dangerous individuals early and managing their condition is also a way to prevent more tragedies. But Qian¡¯er, how did you know the method to entice Wang Zhihu out?¡±


    ¡°Yu Minglang and I encountered him on vacation. I saw him being bullied by people from his village. His pet snake was killed and he became very volatile. At that time, I was very curious as to why such a person with low self-esteem would suddenly exhibit such a large amount of hatred. I suspect it was Wang Zhiming trying to bring out his second personality.¡±


    ¡°These cases are popping up in the popular Hong Kong films lately. Who would have thought that we would also see such a case inland?¡± Liao Fugui had seen cases of multiple personality disorder in the mental hospital before, but this was the first time he had seen one where the secondary personality was so destructive and psychologically twisted.


    ¡°Long-term bullying, the pressure of having a father with high expectations, being a person with low self-esteem himself, as well as having a family history of mental illness¡­ It¡¯s not too surprising that he ended up this way. Actually, people with a potential hereditary history of mental illness aren¡¯t suitable for marriage. Some things are just wrong from the start.¡±


    After some small talk, Xiao Qian was about to leave when the Big Leader who had previously troubled her walked over with a big smile on his face.


    He enthusiastically extended his hand to Xiao Qian, ¡°Ah, Comrade Xiao Chen, and Comrade Liao, you¡¯ve done us a great service today!¡±


    This 180-degree change in attitude gave Liao Fugui goosebumps.

 Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Chapter 593: Wanting to Let Go and Get Married

    Chapter 619: Chapter 593: Wanting to Let Go and Get Married


    ¡°I¡¯ve already apologized to my comrades just now. I was too eager to get a definite result today and spoke without thinking! I didn¡¯t see both of you talented people earlier, so I thought I should apologize to you separately, so here I am! It was my fault today!¡±


    Liao Fugui took a step back, and Xiao Qian noticed that he had goosebumps behind his ears. This big brother must be breaking down inside.


    Xiao Qian looked at Liao Fugui¡¯s ears and smiled with a smirk.


    The big leader¡¯s heart was crying out ¡°damn¡± again and again. This girl was too arrogant. He had already lowered his head first, so why didn¡¯t she give him a chance to step down?


    Little did he know that in Xiao Qian¡¯s heart, aside from the few people she cared about, everyone else was a big joke to her.


    If she didn¡¯t like what she saw, she would step on it and usually just ignore it.


    ¡°By the way, Xiao Chen, you¡¯ll be graduating soon too. Are you interested in working at the Research Institute? We really need talents like you here. If you¡¯re willing, I can make a decision right now and sign you up. Even if you want to pursue a Ph.D. later, we can reserve a place for you and have the Institute cover part of your tuition.¡± The big leader extended an olive branch, confident that he could settle the matter with just a word, bypassing the director.


    ¡°Is it because of my in-laws?¡±


    The big leader¡¯s heart was crying out ¡°damn¡± again.


    Where on earth did the Old Yu Family find such a woman? She doesn¡¯t play by the rules! Shouldn¡¯t things like this be implicitly understood? What¡¯s the meaning of throwing such a bomb right away?


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s not the case, of course. We value your professional level ¨C¡± Of course, it couldn¡¯t be said that it had nothing to do with the Old Yu Family. He had originally intended to give Xiao Qian a favor, but she choked him with one sentence.


    The big leader was so embarrassed that he couldn¡¯t continue, because Xiao Qian and Fu Gui¡¯s synchronized gazes were looking at him with a ¡°you can keep spouting nonsense, buddy¡± expression, making the big leader¡¯s heart cry ¡°damn¡± again and again.


    ¡°We really value your expertise. To be honest, if this case hadn¡¯t been resolved quickly, we would have had to ask Professor Qi to help. His fee is almost astronomical, and the funding aspect¡­ Anyway, you¡¯ve helped us a lot.¡± The big leader found that the more he explained, the darker things became.


    Simply because he didn¡¯t start off well, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t believe him even when he was telling the truth now!


    The fact that he got so angry was really due to the pressure from above. If Liao Fugui and his team couldn¡¯t handle this case, they would have to ask for Professor Qi¡¯s help, which would be extremely expensive and disadvantageous to his political achievements.


    Xiao Qian had no interest in getting involved in these office politics, so she casually brushed it off and left alone.


    With Xiao Qiang not by her side, she just wanted to find a quiet place to have a drink before it was time for her evening livestream.


    She declined Fu Gui¡¯s offer to accompany her and left on her own, intending to go to the parking lot to get her car. Suddenly, she saw the elderly couple sitting on the flower bed at the entrance.


    Xiao Qian stood behind a car, watching them through the glass.


    They were Zhiming¡¯s parents.


    Fu Gui was currently conducting a tense assessment for Zhiming. If it was really proven that he committed the crime during an episode of his mental illness, even if he could escape legal punishment, the government might adopt compulsory medical treatment for this kind of highly aggressive mentally ill patient with major safety hazards. It is unknown how long this illness will take to recover from, and even after being discharged, Zhiming¡¯s family will be ordered to keep a close eye on him.


    There is a widespread misconception in society that mentally ill people who commit murder are not punishable by law, but this is a misunderstanding.


    Anyone who violently harms others is guilty of a crime, but existing laws hold that punishing those who are completely incapacitated during an episode of mental illness is pointless as it does not serve the purpose of preventing mental illness. Hence, there is special legislation for this.


    Mentally ill people in the throes of an episode can be either completely incapacitated or not quite so. Mentally ill people who still have self-awareness while committing a crime or those with a history of mental illness but no current episode are all criminally responsible. Therefore, committing a crime while pretending to be mentally ill to escape punishment is simply impossible.


    Even for those completely incapacitated patients like Zhiming, it is not that they are completely uncared for. Being exempt from criminal responsibility has another aspect: ordering their family members or guardians to strictly supervise and treat them and, if necessary, provide compulsory medical treatment.


    The forensic doctors in Liao Fugui¡¯s department have the authority to make judgments, and trying to pass muster with them is simply impossible. Those people didn¡¯t force out Zhiming¡¯s alter ego at the earliest possible moment today not because they lacked professional skills, but because time was too tight. Xiao Qian believed that without her, they would have made appropriate judgments within a few days after learning about Zhiming¡¯s background.


    Zhiming¡¯s parents were brought back to assist in the investigation along with their son. Thinking about their son getting involved in such a big case, the elderly couple felt helpless. The self-esteem of the uncle was covered with his tear-streaked face as he sobbed, not even caring about saving face anymore.


    ¡°How can we face the villagers in the future? We have no face left to show¡­¡±


    ¡°You stop crying, husband. Let¡¯s go back and pack up some money to see if it¡¯s enough to compensate those two girls¡¯ families. Since our eldest son is possessed and our second son is involved, we can¡¯t just ignore it. We¡¯ll pay as much as we can afford¡­¡±


    It¡¯s hard for Xiao Qian to imagine that the auntie who sold counterfeit products as genuine ones could say such a thing.


    Kindness and evil, frugality and generosity ¨C some things are hard to explain, as people are naturally complex and changeable.


    Xiao Qian found a hotel and ordered a private room, a bottle of wine, and a couple of appetizers. She poured herself a glass of wine but didn¡¯t drink alone as she usually did after work.


    She suddenly thought of the scene of the elderly couple crying and discussing the matter, and the many things that happened in her life¡¯s journey. If there is someone to discuss things with when the sky is falling, there is still a glimmer of hope at the end.


    She suddenly thought of a song lyric: Who can drink with me, throughout the years?


    It seemed like alcohol could not satisfy her need to vent her emotions after her treatment. She suddenly felt that it would be great if Yu Minglang was here right now, even if it was just to hear him say one sentence.


    The barrier in her heart formed by her pre-marriage phobia had begun to waver, and a thought was emerging.


    Xiao Qian suddenly realized that she wanted to marry Yu Minglang.


    She wanted to tell him now.


    Zhiming¡¯s parents weren¡¯t crushed by the blows of finding out their son was mentally ill and still thinking about how their son could atone for his crimes. What was she still afraid of?


    In her past life, she failed to be a good mother. In this life, she would do everything she could to protect her daughter.


    Being afraid of the future is meaningless. Who knows the future without experiencing it?


    Suddenly, some things she had been struggling with became clear in an instant.


    Xiao Qian took out her phone, but found that she couldn¡¯t see the numbers clearly because her eyes were filled with tears.


    She held back her tears, and now, she had only one thought in her heart.


    To find him.


    To tell him that she wants to marry him, to get her daughter back, and to try a new life together, no matter how marriage might change her life.


    In the future, after every heart-wrenching treatment, she wanted someone to accompany her and get drunk together.


    It¡¯s him. It¡¯s him!¡¯

 Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Chapter 594: Excitement and Unity

    Chapter 620: Chapter 594: Excitement and Unity


    These days¡¯ experiences greatly shook Xiao Qian. Yesterday, she already had the intention of marrying him and wanted to wait for Yu Minglang to propose to break through the last psychological barrier. However, after today¡¯s events, her barrier shattered on its own, and now she wants to take the initiative to tell him that she wants to marry him.


    However, this call was not answered because his phone was off.


    She called his old unit, and they told her that Yu Minglang was not there.


    He had disappeared.


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s newfound clarity and surging emotions, she couldn¡¯t wait to find him and tell him that she was ready to marry him. She thought of this as making up for the past life she owed him.


    But Yu Minglang, Yu Xiaoqiang, where are you?


    Yu Xiaoqiang is brewing a grand proposal plan. After what Xiao Qian told him last night, he started passionately finding a way. After processing the paperwork and the handover, he racked his brain to research his grand proposal plan.


    He finally came up with a perfect plan that, after executing it, Xiao Mei would definitely like him even more!


    As Yu Minglang contemplated his plan, Qiao Zhen and a group of good brothers also vigorously discussed their own ideas.


    They were researching a significant plan together.


    ¡°Team One, you are responsible for infiltrating the radio station plan. Team Two, you are in charge of the peripheral work. Team Three, you are responsible for the front ¡®feint attack¡¯ and preparing for the final crucial moment. Do you have confidence?¡± Qiao Zhen was the ¡°mastermind¡± behind this plan.


    All of these people were incredibly engaged, and they used all their free time without sacrificing their original work.


    They were undertaking a ¡°top-secret¡± plan, and it was a plan that was completely hidden from Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    At 11:30 p.m., Xiao Qian appeared in the live broadcast room as radio host Meiwei.


    All she could think about was finding Yu Minglang and marrying him.


    At that moment, Yu Minglang stood in a formal suit at the spot where he once caught the thief from above, holding his phone and eagerly looking at the broadcasting and TV station building. Tonight, he must make Xiao Mei like him even more!


    At the same time, Qiao Zhen and the others had formed a special ¡°Special Cupid Action Team,¡± with three teams surrounding the Broadcasting and TV Station building. Their goal for the night was only one: to help Yu Minglang succeed in his proposal!


    Now, these three groups of people, with the same goal but completely different methods, were preparing to unveil their respective aces under the condition that they did not know that the other side was prepared, starting their exciting and unparalleled night!


    New text ¡°The neon lights of the midnight shine in the city¡¯s night, passing through the hustle and bustle we meet in the Soul Code, hello everyone, I am Meiwei, how are you tonight?¡±


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s distinctive voice, Soul Code began.


    At the same time, Yu Minglang began to hold his cellphone, ready to dial the Soul Code¡¯s hotline!


    At this moment, Qiao Zhen was speaking to his Assistant Love Team One members through a headset intercom system, asking, ¡°Are you ready?¡±


    A member who had already infiltrated the radio station reported, ¡°Ready, done!¡±


    ¡°Are you sure that our line has been connected to the radio station¡¯s external line now?¡±


    ¡°Positive! Apart from us, no one else¡¯s call can get through, done!¡±


    Yu Minglang dialed the number, only to hear a relentless beep.


    What was happening?


    He couldn¡¯t get through to the radio station?


    That¡¯s right, this was the first step in the Assistant Love Team¡¯s special operation: cutting off all the external lines, allowing only their calls to get through!


    Qiao Zhen continued to give orders over the radio, ¡°Team Two, start the layout. Team Three, start preparing the call!¡±


    Team Three consisted of Qiao Zhen himself.


    He skillfully dialed the phone, and the call was quickly picked up by the director.


    Why wouldn¡¯t it be quick? No one else could even call in, as the lines had been sabotaged by the infiltrating brother!


    With a polite tone, the director¡¯s voice sounded, ¡°Hello, City Radio Station Soul Code is here to serve you. What would you like to ask?¡±


    ¡°Well, my brother and my future sister-in-law have a great relationship, but they can¡¯t make up their minds to get married. I want to ask Chen ¡ª Meiwei ¡ª for advice.¡± He almost slipped up.


    ¡°Okay, please hold. Your call will be transferred to the live broadcast room!¡± The director cut the call, confused by the situation. What happened today? How come only one call came in?


    In the past, the light on many telephone lines used to blink non-stop, and there were often many consultants!


    It would be strange if it blinked. They were dealing with a talented group of people who could brave incredible challenges, such as entering Guangdian Building as if it was unguarded. And they had high-tech personnel responsible for changing phone lines; it was all a piece of cake!


    If Yu Minglang knew his people applied their skills to cutting phone lines instead of legitimate purposes, therefore preventing his call from getting through, they would laugh and cry.


    As Yu Minglang did not have a radio nearby, he was unaware that the program was already underway, that Qiao Zhen¡¯s call had been transferred to the live broadcast room already. Yu Minglang continued to dial the hotline, hoping that it would connect ¡ª maybe the radio station¡¯s line was just busy?


    Looking at the blank indicator light, the director was puzzled about the situation. What was going on? Was the line broken? How did the first call come in?


    It was puzzling¡­


    ¡°Hello, this is Meiwei.¡± Xiao Qian answered the phone.


    ¡°Hi, Meiwei, I would like to ask you something.¡±


    ¡°Please go ahead.¡± The sound seemed so familiar. Where had she heard it from? Xiao Qian was confused.


    ¡°You see, my brother and his future wife have a good relationship, but they just can¡¯t seem to decide to get married. We are all very anxious, and I want to ask you for advice on what to do, how to make our sister-in-law happy enough to marry my brother.¡±


    ¡°Dear listener, your future is far away, with better things waiting for you to break through yourself. Why do you focus on the lives of others? Your brother¡¯s and sister-in-law¡¯s destinies are their own and, when the time comes, they will naturally tie the knot. All you have to do as an outsider is give your blessings.¡±


    Xiao Qian, for the moment, had not yet recognized where she had heard this voice before. Because a person¡¯s voice will change somewhat over the phone, she treated this call as an ordinary phone call.


    ¡°No! It¡¯s not enough! Every one of us has been deeply taught by my brother, and just giving blessings is not enough. All of us have been honed by him from inexperienced rookies into soaring giants. How can we not do anything for him?¡±


    The listener was getting quite emotional. Xiao Qian took a sip of water to moisten her throat, maintaining her usual principle of humorously and incisively pointing out the crux of the problem. ¡°So, how do you want to help? Romance, no matter how complicated, is still a matter between two people. If a man can¡¯t even pull off a successful proposal, do you ask your brothers for help? Even in the most critical matters, should someone else step in?¡±

 Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Chapter 595: Seeing Through and Strategies

    Chapter 621: Chapter 595: Seeing Through and Strategies


    Instead of taking part in the wedding night ceremony, what an awkward situation; sister-in-law, so you¡¯re saying it was actually you?


    Obviously, she didn¡¯t know, if she did, Boss Qian wouldn¡¯t answer like that.


    Qiao Zhen blushed and almost messed up the next steps in the process.


    Speaking of Dr. Chen¡¯s ability to choke people with just one word, she¡¯s truly a woman who caught young boss¡¯s eye!


    ¡°Meiwei, you don¡¯t really know our situation. My brother is a businessman. Can I ask you your opinion on businessmen?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at the time, it had already exceeded 3 minutes. Technically, she should cut it off by now.


    But upon hearing the word ¡°businessman,¡± she felt an inexplicable good feeling and instantly became more attached. She looked towards the director, who gestured that there was no call waiting.


    Has the show really declined to this extent?


    No more calls!


    In this situation, the radio host either cuts off the phone and starts reading some inspirational stories, plays music, or continues chatting.


    For the first time in her career hosting this program, Xiao Qian was in an empty studio situation. Fortunately, the man asked a question related to businessmen, so she didn¡¯t cut the call and continued chatting.


    ¡°In my heart, they have special status.¡±


    ¡°But marrying a man with a busy career is very tough, caring for a family alone as a woman is truly tiring. Many times you are all alone. Some girls once wrote to me saying that they wished to speak to walls when they were lonely; my heart ached when I read their letters.¡±


    Xiao Qian narrated, as urban life stress leads to countless marriages with more farewells than reunions.


    Xiao Qian chose to respect the caller¡¯s opinion and she listened in silence, holding back her sharp comments. She could hear the caller was very passionate ¨C it was rare for her to be so emotional.


    The man she wants to marry has the same career. The phone call fits her current mood.


    ¡°Maybe some people don¡¯t understand. They say we should respect privacy. So how can we call and talk about my big brother? Actually, it¡¯s because my brother has low emotional intelligence, and his work is even more boring than people think. A single thoughtful text message from my sister-in-law after a long day can rejuvenate him. My brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e is an excellent writer and a top scholar in liberal arts. He often ponders over each word she writes and brags about the texts she sends him. In order to understand her beautiful language, I also check references, which has improved our secretary office¡¯s cultural level¡­¡±


    Huh, why does this plot sound familiar? Xiao Qian wondered.


    Meanwhile, Yu Minglang, who was standing outside, kept trying the hotline that wasn¡¯t working. What¡¯s going on?


    Qiao Zhen¡¯s phone call was still ongoing.


    ¡°Through my brother and sister-in-law, I¡¯ve re-understood the saying ¡®each living their lonely lives, supporting each other only in spirit,¡¯ and I want to thank my sister-in-law for her contributions to the family.¡±


    Many people with similar experiences who listened to the broadcast shed tears as only those involved can understand the bitterness and feelings no one else can imagine.


    Sick children, sick parents, and all family matters must be handled by one person.


    Walking down bustling streets, suddenly wishing to hold his hand, but he¡¯s not there.


    ¡°Actually, I wanted to say that silent waiting is because he chose his career, and I chose him. I also chose the courage and difficulties of supporting a family independently, but I have no regrets. His joy is my highest honor. I love because I love.¡±


    This is the first time Meiwei used the first-person pronoun ¡°I¡± in a radio show, which was a very emotional moment. Listeners discovered that sharp Meiwei also had a tender side.


    ¡°I¡¯d like to talk about my big brother. Is that okay?¡±


    The director made a 10-minute hand gesture, meaning the call was too long. Although no one was calling on the hotline, this was the first time they took such a long call. Wasn¡¯t it really necessary to cut it off?


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even look in her direction and made a decision immediately.


    ¡°Please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°My big brother is a businessman, not like traditional businessmen who live carelessly. He¡¯s a man with a double master¡¯s degree, talented and capable, with numerous astonishing achievements. However, he doesn¡¯t seem to know how to deal with girls and always does things that make his girlfriend angry.¡±


    The more Xiao Qian listened, the more familiar it sounded. A double master¡¯s, highly capable with many achievements, and always goofing around in front of his girlfriend. Why did it sound so much like Yu Minglang (husky)?


    Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes, ¡°So, your big brother is an excellent person. What¡¯s his favorite sport?¡±


    ¡°Running. He can finish 5 kilometers in about 15 minutes. He used to love running. Now, with his busy work schedule, he has a treadmill installed for daily morning workouts. He¡¯s in great shape and doesn¡¯t even catch a cold all year round.¡±


    Oh, that guy! Xiao Qian confirmed it once more. She had seen Xiao Qiang putting a treadmill in his office when they were together, and he used to never rest.


    After the show, curious listeners looked for information and thought the caller was bragging. In reality, Yu Minglang could truly run at that speed.


    With the answers obtained, Xiao Qian laughed in her heart.


    It was Yu Minglang!


    He had shown off his 5-kilometer running record to her before. How many double master¡¯s degree holders could run that fast? The career fits, the habits fit, and there are still no calls¡­


    All the coincidences pointed to one result!


    Xiao Qian roughly understood the situation.


    Someone from Yu Minglang¡¯s side is assisting him!


    She suddenly felt amused and touched. Yu Minglang was indeed outstanding, and everyone around him supported him wholeheartedly.


    They really put the radio station hotline to good use. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know if this was Yu Minglang¡¯s arranged proposal, but if it was, there was a nice little surprise.


    That¡¯s why she felt the caller¡¯s voice was so familiar. Who did she think it was?


    Narrowing down the range, Xiao Qian remembered right away¡ªit was Qiao Zhen!


    How did she not think of it earlier? She should have been very familiar with that voice, but she didn¡¯t realize until thinking of him as a listener.


    Having guessed the truth, Xiao Qian felt delighted. Since these lovely little friends tried to surprise her in such a special way, she should not let their plan succeed.


    ¡°Tell me more about your big brother, such as his living habits.¡± Looping in~


    ¡°My big brother is a very strict person. Sometimes we¡¯ve thought about teaming up to beat him since he¡¯s too harsh on us. Once, we asked our boss if we could beat him, and the boss said if you can win against him, go ahead. However, no one could actually win.¡±


    Whimpering, that person was really wronged!

 Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Chapter 596: If and Surprise

    Chapter 622: Chapter 596: If and Surprise


    Qiao Zhen recounted all of what he said, starting with their strengths: masculinity, responsibility, strictness, and capability. However, Xiao Qian was skilled at guiding conversations, and soon the talk turned into complaints, leaving listeners on the assisting team wondering if they were really helping the Vice President or ruining his chances of ever getting married.


    Time passed and in the blink of an eye, 20 minutes had gone by. Qiao Zhen finally realized that he had been led astray by his sister-in-law, a psychology major. They had intended to manipulate Xiao Qian, but instead, they had been manipulated themselves.


    Xiao Qian, in control of the conversation, finally exhausted all the topics. Surprisingly, no listeners switched stations during this time.


    Although it was the first time they spent so long discussing a single topic on their show, everyone was deeply touched by the conversation. Through Qiao Zhen and Xiao Qian¡¯s talk, listeners gained a better understanding of the lovely people in the unseen corners of the city who quietly struggle for their dreams and goals, and the family members who accompany them with patience and understanding.


    This call allowed everyone to see warmth, companionship, and also experience the warmth of a conversation between old friends.


    Even those who couldn¡¯t get through on the hotline had no objections and listened intently.


    These people do not include Yu Minglang. He felt like pressuring the phone buttons so hard they might shatter. Who was Qian Bao talking to so enthusiastically? While he was dialing, he watched with a telescope as Qian Bao¡¯s face was full of smiles and her eyes soft with affection. Yu Xiaoqiang wished he could grow wings and fly through the window, as his carefully planned marriage proposal might be ruined.


    Unable to get through on the phone, Yu Minglang decided to turn on the radio app on his phone and put on headphones to listen to Xiao Qian¡¯s program. He wanted to see who could talk so much.


    When the time was almost up, Xiao Qian ended the conversation.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got a clear understanding of your situation now. I want to say to your big brother: Choose who I love and love who I choose. So the future may be bitter, but it¡¯s worth it. I believe your future sister-in-law won¡¯t be afraid to enter the marriage because of your brother¡¯s busy schedule; she¡¯ll feel only happiness.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ if someone like my big brother proposed to you right now, would you accept?¡± Qiao Zhen finished the question, and all members of the assisting team held their breath. The crucial moment was approaching!


    In the past, when faced with such questions, Meiwei always managed to cleverly turn the tables. The listeners were waiting for her to do the same.


    Unexpectedly, they heard Meiwei say,


    ¡°If the person I¡¯m thinking of proposed to me, I would accept.¡±


    Wh-what?! The assisting team was invigorated, and the listeners were excited. How could this program have such a surprising and unexpected twist?


    The news of the extremely popular sentiment host Meiwei having a crush quickly spread to thousands of households through the radio. While everyone guessed who this ¡°he¡± might be, the unfortunate ¡°he¡± who had been calling all night still stood on the rooftop, watching his little beauty and continuing to call persistently.


    There are still a few minutes left, it should be¡­enough time, right?


    After hanging up the phone, Qiao Zhen excitedly asked the assisting team members,


    ¡°Did the call go through to the Vice President?¡±


    ¡°Still busy¡­¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Qiao Zhen was dumbfounded. What was going on?!


    ¡°According to our plan, after your call, we would contact the Vice President to have him quickly call and propose. However, the phone has been busy the whole time. When we tried calling the Yu Family, they didn¡¯t know where the Vice President had gone.¡±


    The team had exhausted all their connections and tried every method possible, but they still couldn¡¯t find Yu Minglang.


    What the heck! With such a perfect marriage plan, how could it get stuck at the last step?


    They all thought they had done everything perfectly, but now, at the very last step, they couldn¡¯t find Yu Minglang!


    ¡°What do we do now? We can¡¯t reach the Vice President. Our operatives in the radio station are waiting for further instructions. Should we restore the radio lines?¡±


    Qiao Zhen glanced at the time; the show was almost over, and the Vice President¡¯s phone was still unavailable. They could only leave it for now and figure something out later.


    Everyone was extremely disappointed. They had put their heads together and come up with a plan, but how could the Vice President fail them at this crucial moment?


    ¡°Do we still implement the last part of the plan?¡± Everyone asked Qiao Zhen.


    There was still a crucial step left in their plan!


    Qiao Zhen checked the time and sighed, ¡°Wait a little longer before retreating, and continue to call the Vice President. There might still be a slim chance if we get through.¡±


    But nobody held much hope; they simply refused to give up until the very last moment.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian was also calling Yu Minglang¡¯s phone.


    She thought that she could also take the initiative to call Xiao Qiang. The plan Qiao Zhen and his team had prepared for tonight had touched her, and if she could contact Yu Minglang, she wouldn¡¯t mind giving him a surprise.


    But the line was still busy¡­


    Well, then she¡¯d call after the show~


    Meanwhile, the team that had infiltrated the radio station had already restored the lines according to Qiao Zhen¡¯s request. They were unable to contact Yu Minglang and could only restore the lines to normal. The listeners¡¯ hotline quickly started ringing.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t get through to Yu Minglang. She thought that it seemed like she couldn¡¯t send this surprise to him, so she decided to just focus on finishing the show.


    The first call picked up, and as soon as the caller started speaking, Xiao Qian laughed.


    Familiar voice, familiar tone.


    ¡°I heard that if the person in your heart calls today, you¡¯ll agree to get married, is that right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Please give me a few minutes to introduce myself.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The director¡¯s eyes widened in shock.


    Everyone waiting outside also stared in astonishment.


    What was going on¡­?!


    ¡°Did the Vice President¡¯s call get through?¡± Qiao Zhen was confused at this moment.


    ¡°Busy¡­¡± The others were also lost.


    Only Xiao Qian and the person on the phone introducing himself felt sweetness in their hearts.


    ¡°I am a man in love. I¡¯m not romantic, I have low emotional intelligence, and I often make the person I love angry,¡± he said.


    ¡°I am a psychologist. I¡¯m not gentle, I have high requirements for the opposite sex, and I often get angry with the person I love. Nobody¡¯s perfect,¡± she also said.


    The onlookers were at a loss. What was the situation? Had they walked into the wrong show? Was this not a nighttime talk show but a dating and friendship column?


    ¡°Now, please allow me to use a man¡¯s courage and loyalty to formally propose to you. Even though I¡¯m not outstanding, I¡¯m willing to stand before you during every stormy day in the future. I¡¯ll love you as much as I love the world. No matter how many years pass or how much you change, you¡¯ll always be in my heart. I¡¯ll treat you with loyalty, and we¡¯ll stay together forever in wealth and poverty. There¡¯s so much I want to say to you, but very little I can actually express. No matter how far the future takes us, I¡¯ll accompany you. Are you willing to let me accompany you and marry me?¡±

 Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Chapter 597: Reunion and Farewell

    Chapter 623: Chapter 597: Reunion and Farewell


    ¡°I do.¡±


    Only three simple words, but they represent the heaviest commitment of a lifetime.


    ¡°Come downstairs, I¡¯m waiting for you.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡­The listeners gathered around the radio are stunned at this moment.


    This show is just full of excitement!


    There¡¯s no pre-marriage phobia at this moment. The unknown future becomes something to look forward to. Xiao Qian plays the wedding march and then finishes the program without considering the confused listeners.


    ¡°Are you worried about the trivialities and troubles that marriage brings? Pre-marriage phobia is a delicate and complex psychological issue. A simple ¡®I love you¡¯ may not be enough to convey a sense of security when facing the storms of life together. The most touching vows in the world may be as simple as these three words: I¡¯ll accompany you. It¡¯s 0:30, I¡¯m Meiwei, the bride-to-be, meeting you at Soul Code¡­ See you there.¡±


    The director is on the verge of tears.


    This is the first time anyone has dared to call in a marriage proposal during a live broadcast!


    Live! Broadcast!


    Although the director doesn¡¯t know the impact this will have on the show, she feels that it¡¯s worth it to be scolded by the station director tomorrow just for the excitement of tonight!


    How many times in life can we get this excited? Why be hesitant?!


    At this moment, in front of Guangdian Building, the fireworks waiting to be lit up to celebrate the successful marriage proposal of the vice president are finally set off. Xiao Qian sees the dazzling fireworks outside the window and the adorable young people forming a heart shape with their bodies. The man who should be standing in the heart, however, is rappelling down a high-rise building opposite.


    When Xiao Qian walks out of Guangdian Building and into his arms, everything becomes beautiful.


    Waiting may be a long process, but because of this process, when the expected results come, it feels incredibly worthwhile.


    ¡°Thank you for agreeing to marry me.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for wanting to marry me.¡±


    At this extremely sweet moment, Yu Minglang takes out the diamond ring he bought long ago, much larger than the one for the engagement, just waiting for this moment to put it on her.


    It¡¯s so perfect¡­


    ¡°Sister-in-law, lend me your little hands to bury the ghosts with a handful of black soil first, and get ready to sing!¡±


    As soon as the indescribable singing starts, Yu Minglang¡¯s hand trembles, and the ring almost falls to the ground.


    What kind of rescuers did the monkey invite? What kind of song is this¡­


    Xiao Qian is also dumbfounded. She shouldn¡¯t expect anything less from Yu Minglang¡¯s Er Ha (Siberian Husky) constitution. Look at the song they chose¡­


    ¡°Oh, dark sister-in-law~¡± This line is repeated at least 4 times!


    Xiao Qian doesn¡¯t think she is dark at all. What kind of song is this?


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth corner starts twitching uncontrollably. Are these little brats here to help him or sabotage him?


    Fortunately, Xiao Qian stays calm at the critical moment, pulling Yu Minglang¡¯s hand slightly, and a ring symbolizing love and responsibility appears on the ring finger next to her middle finger.


    ¡°May eldest sister-in-law be happy forever, and eldest brother be well on your journey!¡±


    This incredibly awkward ¡°Sister-in-law Song¡± finally ends, replaced by a resounding farewell.


    This is the most loving moment, and it¡¯s also the warmest moment.


    Though the years spent together may have become memories, no one can forget the time spent together. Lighting up the night with love is the right way to live.


    Both Uncle Liu and Professor Liu, who have listened to the whole show, are smiling.


    When they hear Xiao Qian finally agree to Yu Minglang¡¯s marriage proposal, the two old people clap their hands in unison.


    These troublesome kids are finally settling down!


    ¡°Old lady, why are you crying?¡±


    Uncle Liu sees his spouse taking off her glasses to wipe the corners of her eyes and jokes.


    ¡°I¡¯m not crying, something got in my eye. Go close the window!¡± Professor Liu pushes Uncle Liu and hurriedly takes a tissue to wipe her nose and tears while he¡¯s not around.


    At this moment, the old couple can only think of one thing.


    Being young is so wonderful.


    Uncle Liu doesn¡¯t expose his spouse¡¯s little white lie, because his heart is also filled with emotions.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect these little brats to help Ming Lang in such a way.¡±


    Being young is wonderful, a lifetime of beautiful memories.


    Uncle Liu touches his chin and can¡¯t help but fantasize about his extraordinary farewell after retiring in a few months.


    Uncle Liu is about to retire soon, and Yu Minglang doesn¡¯t even know about it.


    Once everything is taken care of on Yu Minglang¡¯s end, Uncle Liu can put a perfect end to his career life.


    After decades of struggle, there has been happiness and sadness, but more importantly, they have left a mark on his heart. He¡¯s reluctant to leave these young people, but seeing them send Yu Minglang off in such a way makes Uncle Liu feel that he can leave without regrets.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s future is surely full of great achievements.


    ¡°Old man, what are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m thinking about spending more time with you and our son once I retire. I¡¯ll be by your side until the day I die.¡±


    He has dedicated his life to his career and can only give more time to his family after he retires.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words of accompanying Xiao Qian also make Uncle Liu, who is not good at expressing himself, speak his mind.


    He owes too much to his family.


    ¡°Look at you, learning from the kids¡¯ creativity!¡± Professor Liu is used to arguing with him and feels a little embarrassed when she suddenly hears his confession.


    ¡°It was Minglang who inspired me, but that¡¯s also what I think. Old lady, you won¡¯t have to cook or do laundry once I¡¯m home. I¡¯ll take care of everything!¡±


    He owes her a lifetime, and he¡¯ll pay it back in the years to come.


    ¡°Look at you acting silly! Lie down, let me rub some medicated wine on you. You¡¯re always not accepting your old age and running around. This waist of yours has been strained for so long and hasn¡¯t healed¡­¡±


    Professor Liu rambles on as she applies medicated wine on her spouse¡¯s back and rubs it.


    ¡°Old lady, I¡¯m feeling a bit uneasy.¡± Uncle Liu sighs, and Professor Liu stops.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Are you really going to let Xiao Qian find that person? You guiding her for her PhD is not bad either. That person is in the south. If Xiao Qian really goes with him, she¡¯ll have to leave next year. Ming Lang just came here, and after their marriage, they¡¯ll only be together for one year and then be apart for several years. Is that¡­¡±


    ¡°I can guide Xiao Qian for her PhD, but Old Qi has a higher reputation in the international academic world. If Xiao Qian goes with him, her future development will be even better. Ming Lang will understand Xiao Qian¡¯s decision. After all, they¡¯ll still be together for more than a year, right?¡±


    Uncle Liu looks at the file on Professor Liu¡¯s table, not expressing his opinion.


    ¡°Old man, do your promises about cooking and laundry count?¡± Professor Liu asks.


    ¡°I never joke!¡±


    ¡°Well, you¡¯d better take good care of yourself outside, don¡¯t make any more mischief. In the coming decades, you¡¯ll need to take care of me, and I don¡¯t want to take care of you. You understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Uncle Liu nods, feeling warm in his heart. His spouse does care about him.

 Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Chapter 599: Deliberation and Controversy

    Chapter 625: Chapter 599: Deliberation and Controversy


    ¡°Silly girl, how could you possibly stay with me for a lifetime after you grow up? We¡¯ll still see each other in the future. Once you finish your doctoral studies in the south and return, we¡¯ll be able to meet up often.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not used to the humidity in the south, and there¡¯s no familiar hometown food there, let alone my favorite teacher, and Xiao Qiang!¡±


    Professor Liu affectionately pinched her face, ¡°Silly girl! Do I need to pack some milk powder and diapers for your luggage? You¡¯re so old, and still like a baby who hasn¡¯t weaned. Alright, don¡¯t let me see you shed a few tears. Aren¡¯t you known as the cold beauty at our school? Your image will collapse if you keep crying like this.¡±


    ¡°Who cares about my image! My teacher doesn¡¯t want me anymore!¡±


    Although she knew that some people would drift apart, it was still heart-wrenching when that day came.


    ¡°Who said I don¡¯t want you? Being a teacher for a day means being a father for a lifetime. You¡¯ll always be my student, even if you change your doctoral supervisor. I was the first one who taught you, and even if you go to him later, you¡¯ll still be closer to me, understand? Of course, Old Qi is quite weird, and he¡¯s sickly, too. You mustn¡¯t learn his bad traits, just the good ones, understand?¡±


    ¡°If he¡¯s that bad, then don¡¯t make me follow him!¡±


    ¡°Although his character isn¡¯t great, Old Qi is still quite authoritative in the world of psychology. Strictly speaking, he was born abroad and has a foreign nationality. He had been a doctoral supervisor in top psychology programs at foreign universities. I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s thinking, suddenly coming to our school in recent years, and being a nominal doctoral supervisor at a southern university. Considering your situation, it¡¯s not convenient for you to go abroad, so it¡¯s better to find him.¡±


    Xiao Qian is about to marry Yu Minglang soon, and she will have a family in the future. It would be extremely inconvenient for her to go abroad.


    It so happened that Professor Qi had come to settle here from abroad, so it was perfect for Xiao Qian to find him. However, she heard that Old Qi was very eccentric and rarely took on students, and that he was simply a figurehead in that southern university. Xiao Qian wondered if she had the fate to become his apprentice and continue her doctoral studies.


    ¡°Teacher, why do you want to push me to a foreign devil?¡±


    In order not to go to the south to find Old Qi, Xiao Qian racked her brain for reasons, even learning the exaggerative tactics of Yu Minglang.


    Professor Liu laughed at her, ¡°Old Qi is not a foreign devil, both his parents are descendants of Yan and Huang, at most he¡¯s a second-generation foreign-born.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go.¡±


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! Are you determined to make me angry?¡± Professor Liu raised his voice a few degrees.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t go, don¡¯t see me again in the future. I don¡¯t have such an unambitious apprentice!¡±


    Xiao Qian knew that Professor Liu had good intentions.


    In her previous life, she was only a domestic authority at most. If she could study under an international authority in this life, she might become an Asian authority or even an international one in the future.


    Consultation fees could be calculated in US dollars.


    However, at this moment, Xiao Qian, who has always loved money, felt a strong resistance in her heart.


    She didn¡¯t want to part with her teacher. When did she start putting feelings before reason?


    The two rings on her ring finger and middle finger refracted dazzling light in the sunshine. Xiao Qian thought that this was all Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s fault.


    Professor Liu was determined to send Xiao Qian away. Although Old Qi was quite pretentious and rarely took on apprentices under normal circumstances, she was confident that Xiao Qian, whom she had trained, would be undeniably impressive, and she couldn¡¯t believe that Old Qi wouldn¡¯t be interested in such a good student.


    Xiao Qian was lost in thought. She felt that she had to find a way to satisfy both sides, not letting her teacher kick her out while also not making her teacher angry. This matter required careful consideration.


    ¡­


    Shi Touyu came to find Xiao Qian and waited outside the graduate student building.


    A few minutes ago, she had called Xiao Qian, who had a heavy nasal voice. That was because she had just finished crying with Professor Liu. Shi Touyu heard it immediately and came to check on Boss Qian, and it was also a good opportunity to invite her for lunch.


    As Xiao Qian was still talking with Professor Liu, Shi Touyu waited alone outside, idly kicking pebbles on the ground.


    Three senior sisters came out of the teaching building. Shi Touyu was bowing her head and kicking the stones on the ground, not really paying attention.


    Their conversation reached her ears intermittently.


    ¡°Did you see? The big boss is giving her special treatment again, making me run here for nothing. Now my paperwork that needs the big boss¡¯s signature has to be delayed. I really don¡¯t understand what¡¯s so great about her. She¡¯s cold as ice all the time and doesn¡¯t fit in with the group at all.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Who else? The big boss¡¯s precious, always around the big boss, only knowing how to please him. However, when she turns around, she gives us no good face.¡±


    ¡°You mean God Qian?¡±


    The only student the big boss cared about enough to consider precious was God Qian.


    While other topics were inconsequential, the mention of ¡°God Qian¡± caught Shi Touyu¡¯s attention.


    How dare they discuss her Boss Qian?


    It didn¡¯t sound like they were saying nice things, so Shi Touyu decided to blatantly listen in.


    These senior sisters were standing in a formation of two in front and one at the back. The one at the back with the melon seed-shaped face was carrying a small shoulder bag, eating something while quietly listening to the two gossipy women in front, not participating in the conversation but not refuting either.


    ¡°I¡¯ve disliked Chen Xiaoqian for a long time. What does she amount to except being pretty and good at flattering the big boss? She has no other abilities!¡±


    Disgusting! My Boss Qian has the highest scholarship, with only one spot per school, plus a first-class scholarship set up by the school itself. Her annual scholarship amounts to over ten thousand yuan. How did she become someone with no abilities in the mouths of these jealous people?


    Shi Touyu was fuming as she listened. She wanted to hear what else they had to say!


    Where there were people, there was jianghu. Shi Touyu knew that her close friend had been walking sideways at school. Excellent in her studies and with various honors, she had won countless awards and was the big boss¡¯s favorite. It was normal for others to be jealous and gossip about her. The vinegar smell hit Shi Touyu in the face, and she clenched her fists to hold back her anger.


    Over the years, Shi Touyu¡¯s personality had changed a lot with Boss Qian. Previously, if she heard someone gossiping about Boss Qian, she would have rolled up her sleeves to fight. But now, Shi Touyu had matured, and she would only silently express her contempt in her heart when she heard such jealous words. One shouldn¡¯t fight with a dog.


    However, just when Shi Touyu was about to let go of these gossipy women, even more outrageous words reached her ears.


    ¡°In my opinion, the big boss is like Empress Dowager Cixi, and Chen Xiaoqian is just a palace maid who has practiced squirting water. Why should she put on airs with us or act as the big boss¡¯s proxy? Last time during a project, I made a small mistake, and she glared at me with those eyes, as if she¡¯s so amazing. A mere graduate student dares to be arrogant with me!¡±


    ¡°Why do you call God Qian a palace maid who practiced squirting water?¡± Another gossipy senior sister asked curiously.

 Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Chapter 600: Boss Qian and the Naughty One

    Chapter 626: Chapter 600: Boss Qian and the Naughty One


    Actually, it¡¯s because of that senior sister¡¯s mistake all her team members, including Xiao Qian, had to redo the entire project. Since Xiao Qian was the team leader designated by the boss, it was quite restrained of her to just glare at this woman.


    However, her actions still upset that senior sister. As soon as she saw the boss talking to Xiao Qian behind closed doors, her jealousy began to flow like a river.


    Meanwhile, the girl who had been following them and staying silent, munching her food, also stopped chewing and listened quietly.


    ¡°Did you know? It was said that Empress Dowager Cixi¡¯s toilet paper needed to be softened with warm water sprayed from a palace maid¡¯s mouth before she could use it. Having practiced spitting water all day long in the palace, the maids who served her and were well-versed in this particular chore were favored by the Empress.¡±


    ¡°Yuck! The Empress was cleaning her bottom with others¡¯ saliva?¡±


    The two women laughed heartily, and the girl eating also laughed, continuing her meal as they faded further away.


    Shi Tou felt like her lungs were about to explode.


    These people were too much! Xiao Qian¡¯s excellence was obvious. Her attention from the boss was the result of her own effort!


    Shi Tou had lived with Xiao Qian for almost four years. No one knew better than her what a diligent and responsible person Xiao Qian was. Others only saw her excellence, but didn¡¯t notice how hard Xiao Qian worked, often studying late into the night. She was incredibly disciplined.


    Sure, the boss favored Xiao Qian, but why wouldn¡¯t they talk about how cruel he was to her?


    He assigned her more tasks and harder ones. While others were having fun in the dormitory, Xiao Qian had to accomplish the treatment tasks delegated by the boss, and recently, she was even asked to intern at a radio station late at night!


    How did Xiao Qian, in their envious eyes, become a sycophant who used flattery to get where she was?


    Shi Tou couldn¡¯t stand it anymore! She looked around on the ground for a brick that could draw blood but wouldn¡¯t kill them.


    Just as she was about to confront those gossipy women, she suddenly heard one of them saying.


    ¡°Constellation Story just launched a new milk tea apparently. Heard it¡¯s pretty good. Should we go try it out?¡±


    ¡°Sure! I still have a Club Member Card!¡±


    Shi Tou squinted her eyes and smirked.


    Constellation Story was her milk tea shop near the school gate. They were planning on going there? Perfect, they were walking into the lion¡¯s den!


    After the group had left, Shi Tou called one of the employees at her store.


    ¡°Xiao Lizi, there will be three women coming in a while. One in a black dress who looks like a pig, one in a white shirt and dark jeans who resembles a monkey, and the other¡¯s a foodie with a bag. When they come by to make a purchase, discretely spit into their cups, got it?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Boss Lady, Is this ok?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s not ok about it? To punish the evil is to promote the good! And if they order snacks, grab them with your unwashed hands after using the toilet. If anyone has got diarrhea, I will just compensate them with a few packs of Diarrhea Relief!¡±


    Those who violate my Xiao Qian, will face my spit even from afar!


    After hanging up the phone, Shi Tou felt that it was not enough. As she was pondering on how to come up with more trouble for Xiao Qian¡¯s sake, Xiao Qian came out.


    ¡°What are you doing with your cheeks puffed up like a hamster?¡± Xiao Qian poked Shi Tou¡¯s cheek.


    Shi Tou, who usually talked straight without hiding anything outside, was like a child in front of Xiao Qian and recounted the incident.


    Xiao Qian hummed, ¡°It¡¯s unnecessary to stoop to their level. People who are jealous and dislike me are a dime a dozen. Those people are nothing.¡±


    Her overbearing Xiao Qian was too lazy to deal with such petty people.


    Once Shi Tou mentioned the characteristics of those people, she knew instantly who they were.


    Wait a moment¡­ It seemed like they could be of use?


    Xiao Qian quickly processed this new piece of information. She thought about how the boss was trying to chase her away, an idea suddenly popped up in her mind!


    After Shi Tou described the physical features of the troublesome women, Xiao Qian instantly knew who she was talking about. It had to be the two doctoral students mentored by the boss and Lu Xiaocha, a graduate student mentored by the Young Boss.


    These people acted friendly towards her in front of their professors, trying to get closer, knowing that she had some sway with the boss. Especially when the boss was around, they would act as if they were on good terms with her, hoping that the boss might also treat them better.


    Unfortunately, that didn¡¯t work.


    Although the boss liked Xiao Qian, he was professional when it came to academic issues. If Xiao Qian did not meet his standards, she would be criticized, let alone those who pretended to be familiar with her. If they made mistakes, they would be criticized as severely. So, being sycophantic towards Xiao Qian was the most useless strategy. Knowing their duplicity, she didn¡¯t even bother responding to them, even on the surface.


    But when Shi Tou mentioned a girl who stayed silent and kept eating, Xiao Qian adjusted her glasses.


    That was the food lover Lu Xiaocha. Xia Qian was a bit surprised to find out that she was talking behind her back as well. She thought only a few words could be exchanged between them and believed that people who loved food were usually more simple-minded. But it turned out¡­


    Ha! Not all foodies were as adorable as Yu Liumei. Xiao Qian felt slapped in the face this time. There was a huge two-faced person lurking by her side whom she had not noticed. However, her arrival was timely. Xiao Qian could put her to good use, hoping that Lu Xiaocha would play along with her plan.


    A sharp glint could be seen in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes from behind her glasses.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Xiao Qian. Let¡¯s watch the fun happen. I hope those idiots in my shop get diarrhea from drinking there!¡± Shi Tou took Xiao Qian by the hand and headed toward her store.


    Xiao Qian and Shi Tou entered Shi¡¯s shop from the back door.


    It was closer to enter from the back door, it led to the kitchen, not the hall. Hence, the customers could not see Xiao Qian and Shi Tou.


    ¡°Xiao Lizi, is it done?¡± Shi Tou asked her hired girl as she entered.


    ¡°It¡¯s done¡­ Are you sure this is right? Boss Lady, I am a person with integrity!¡±


    ¡°Do it and I¡¯ll give you a 50 yuan bonus!¡±


    ¡°Boss Lady, rest easy. Not only did I spit in it, but I also grabbed the snacks after using the bathroom, It¡¯s all set!¡± Xiao Lizi replied proudly, preserving her integrity.


    Shi Tou was satisfied, but Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°You do not behave like someone who is about to get married. You¡¯re still so childish.¡±


    ¡°Even if I am getting married, I can¡¯t let them hurt us! Xiao Qian, come with me to the bathroom!¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed. This was typical kiddish behavior, forming little cliques even for a bathroom break.


    There were three stalls in the shop¡¯s restroom. When Xiao Qian and Shi Tou went in, someone else was already in there. Shi Tou was quick, she was ready to pull up her pants when she heard a voice from the neighboring stall.


    ¡°Oh, my! I dropped my toilet paper. Does anyone outside have a spare one?¡±


    That Voice-


    Shi Tou instantly recognized it. Wasn¡¯t it the same person who had been badmouthing Xiao Qian?


    Oh, the diarrhea started already? Well done Xiao Lizi! What kind of dirty hand did she have to make people run as soon as they drank it? That sound of rumbling intestines, it was music to her ears!


    Just as Shi Tou was about to answer, she heard the door being kicked. Was that Xiao Qian? What was she doing?

 Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Chapter 601: Dark Belly and Seeing Through

    Chapter 627: Chapter 601: Dark Belly and Seeing Through


    Shi Touyu was pondering over Xiao Qian¡¯s thoughts when she heard a grateful voice from the next stall.


    ¡°Thank you for the wet wipe.¡±


    Shi Touyu came out and looked at Xiao Qian in confusion, but Xiao Qian just shook her head and pulled her out of the restroom.


    ¡°Boss Qian, why did you go out of your way to help, the wet wipe would have been better used to wipe my shoes, why give it to her? She should have stayed in there longer!¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m that cruel?¡±


    You are! Shi Tou thought silently in her heart.


    ¡°The wet wipe Xiao Qiang got this time has a really overpowering scent, it can easily mask other smells.¡±


    Xiao Qian casually mentioned.


    Upon seeing Boss Qian take out a bottle of oil essence from her purse, Shi Touyu suddenly understood!


    Ai Ma, this is just like the style of our Boss Qian.


    ¡°Since they¡¯re talking about me like that, I might as well give them a taste of the Empress Dowager Cixi¡¯s treatment, right? But they¡¯re not even good enough for me to spray them with my spit, this oil essence should be enough.¡± Xiao Qian smiled wryly.


    Shi Touyu really wanted to ask, how¡¯s your anus doing darlin¡¯?


    She soon got the answer, as the woman stormed out with a red face.


    ¡°It was you!¡±


    She recognized Xiao Qian from the diamond ring that she was wearing when she passed the wet wipe under the restroom door. She looked at the hand, then at the face, and was shocked to see it was Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Indeed, it is me. Hello.¡±


    ¡°What on earth did you put on that wet wipe you gave me?¡± Her rear end felt like it was on fire, she wished she could find a fan to cool it off!


    Only those who experience the tingling sensation would understand!


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s just a wet wipe. Oops, there might have been a bit of oil essence that leaked onto it from my bag.¡± Xiao Qian shrugged.


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! You¡¯re too much!¡±


    ¡°Am I the one being excessive, or is it you? Allowing you to enjoy the treatment with oil is already giving you face. Could it be that you actually want to experience the Empress Dowager¡¯s treatment? You don¡¯t deserve it!¡±


    After hearing Xiaoqian¡¯s words, the gossiping lady realized that her previous words had reached Xiaoqian¡¯s ears. She couldn¡¯t step down from her pedestal and her bottom was again troubled by the heat, the only thing she could do was to threat Xiaoqian.


    ¡°You wait for me! I won¡¯t let you go!¡±


    ¡°What am I afraid of? You turning into a toad?¡±


    Thanks to having an anime-loving Xiao Qiang at home, Xiao Qian had watched a popular Japanese anime and she imitated the hand gesture made by the main character to summon a toad. This angered the self-righteous senior to the point of a red face before scurrying away.


    ¡°Ha ha, Boss Qian is so formidable!¡± Shi Touyu was having a good time. Her prank was nothing compared to Boss Qian¡¯s masterstroke of the oil essence.


    ¡°But Boss Qian, won¡¯t there be any issues?¡±


    ¡°What issues could there be? I was simply conducting a scientific experiment. You know I¡¯m a clinical student. Although psychology is different from physical health, as a doctor, I still need to follow the principle that scientific practice is the paramount force, by conducting comprehensive tests.¡±


    ¡°What are you testing? All I see is you playing a prank! And why does your tone sound exactly like your brother Xiao Qiang? Even your prank is tied to scientific productivity!¡±


    ¡°I heard someone saying once that oil essence is a wonderful thing. In a certain sense, it can replace ¡®boyfriends¡¯. They say if you have oil essence, natural boyfriends like cucumbers, radishes, and eggplant can all be retired. I was curious, so I wanted to give it a try. But it seems the rumor that they can replace boyfriends is false.¡±


    ¡°Boyfriends?¡± Shi Touyu was a bit slow to react.


    Xiao Qian calmly said, ¡°Did she look satisfied just now? I didn¡¯t think so. In fact, it could even cause swelling.¡±


    A boyfriend ¨C Shi Touyu finally understood. Ai Ma, cucumbers, radishes, and big eggplants.


    Boss Qian, you are so knowledgeable, does Ming Lang know?


    Replaying the scene of the gossiping woman desperately fanning her butt with a fan, Shi Tou¡¯s joy couldn¡¯t be contained. She noticed that Boss Qian sometimes made nonsensical statements with a serious face, much like her Xiao Qiang at home, she was really cunning!


    But, cunning in a likable way.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Boss Qian, lunch is on me. We don¡¯t need a man, we have the fire of friendship~¡±


    ¡°Speaking of friendship, I¡¯m reminded of a friend. Xiao Qiang¡¯s cousin is at my place, do you mind if she joins us?¡±


    ¡°Is she nice to you?¡±


    ¡°I quite like her.¡±


    ¡°Then she¡¯s welcome~¡± If Boss Qian likes her, Shi Touyu is sure she will like her too.


    The connection between food lovers is subtle.


    When the three of them were seated at the hot pot restaurant, they each drew the food they wanted to eat on the menu. Shi Touyu glanced at Yu Liumei¡¯s selections, and Liumei glanced back at Shi Touyu¡¯s.


    Instantly, they formed a bond.


    People who enjoy the same tastes in food are bound to hit it off together.


    So just 5 minutes into the meal, the two girls got along well.


    After the meal, the three girls were ready to leave. Shi Touyu, who had drunk a bottle of beer, hooked her left arm around Boss Qian and her right arm around Yu Liumei, proudly embracing them both.


    ¡°Meizi, why do you like her so much?¡±


    ¡°Same with me, I can tell you¡¯re a straight-forward person just by the dishes you ordered, just like my sister-in-law, no faking involved.¡±


    ¡°So you can tell a person¡¯s character from their taste in food?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say much today as she was preoccupied with her thoughts.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you? Food is the best gift given to us by heaven. The way a person treats food shows her attitude towards friends¨C for example, sister-in-law, look at that one!¡±


    Yu Liumei discretely pointed to the corner of the hall.


    They dined in a private room, and as soon as they walked into the hall, she noticed something strange over there due to her martial artist instincts. During her chat with Shi Touyu, she was also looking at that spot.


    ¡°Damn, those three idiots!¡± Shi Touyu instantly realized who Yu Liumei was referring to ¨C the shameless women who were gossiping about them just now. And sitting around the same table with them were two men who appeared to be the boyfriends of the monkey spirit and the pig monster.


    What a small world, Xiao Qian thought to herself with a smirk.


    Meizi, who do you think is the worst among those three?¡± Shi Touyu asked Yu Liumei, treating these people who slandered Xiao Qian as her own enemies as she mercilessly gossiped about them.


    ¡°That girl with melon-seed face definitely has a lot of ideas in her head. I¡¯d never be friends with someone like her. As for those two beside her, I don¡¯t like either the monkey-faced or the pig-headed one.¡±


    Xiao Qian did not expect that big-hearted Liumei would instantly point out that the most cunning one was Lu Xiaocha, who kept things to herself. Xiao Qian herself, as a psychologist, just learnt about the true colours of this green tea today. How did Liumei see through her?


    ¡°I didn¡¯t notice her saying anything bad about you, she was just laughing gleefully with the others.¡± Shi Touyu also did not understand why Liumei criticized Lu Xiaocha who did not badmouth Xiao Qian much, instead of the skinny woman who openly attacked Xiao Qian.

 Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: Chapter 602: Seeing Through and Conflict

    Chapter 628: Chapter 602: Seeing Through and Conflict


    Regarding Shi Touyu¡¯s confusion, Yu Liumei explained it this way.


    ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, the way one treats those sitting at the same table while eating says a lot about a person¡¯s character. Why did I notice her? When I went to the bathroom halfway through the meal, I heard her on the phone, telling a girl that looking thin is good-looking. When I came out of the bathroom, I saw this scheming woman piling pig intestines on the girl next to her! She says being thin looks good but gives fattening food to others. Clearly a calculating girl. Also, as I walked past their table, I noticed there were only three large shrimps left. I saw her pretend to be enthusiastic in giving away the smaller ones, while acting generous, and eating the largest one herself in the end! That¡¯s why she¡¯s the worst!¡±


    Through a foodie¡¯s eyes, these events that happened within seconds are enough to judge one¡¯s character.


    Shi Touyu was amazed by Meizi¡¯s magical theory, while Xiao Qian was amused.


    ¡°You win.¡±


    It¡¯s a shame that she is a psychologist, but she isn¡¯t as observant as Yu Liumei on these details. Perhaps she doesn¡¯t have much contact with Lu Xiaocha, and was deceived by her performance.


    ¡°Don¡¯t praise me, I¡¯ll be embarrassed.¡± Yu Liumei blushes a little when praised by her sister-in-law.


    ¡°Oh, please. When you were fighting me for the last piece of lamb scorpion, I didn¡¯t see you being embarrassed!¡± Shi Touyu and Meizi are now familiar enough to joke around.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t pretending! Or you could just dig it out of my mouth, come on, honey~¡± Yu Liumei teased Shi Tou back.


    Xiao Qian laughed at the two lively treasures, and the noise from their side finally attracted the attention of the people at the other table.


    After seeing Xiao Qian, hatred flashed in La Juhua¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s her!¡±


    La Juhua pointed at Xiao Qian and nudged the man next to her.


    ¡°She¡¯s the one who did this to me! Hurry up, are you a man or not? Won¡¯t you stand up for me when someone bullies me?¡±


    Under La Juhua¡¯s intimidation, the man next to her walked straight towards Xiao Qian.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re the one who bullied my girlfriend?¡±


    ¡°What do you want?¡± Xiao Qian was not afraid at all.


    ¡°Beat her! I¡¯m still swollen now!¡± La Juhua had a few drinks, became slightly emotional, and wobbled over.


    ¡°Wow! You want to beat my sister-in-law in front of me? You think our Old Yu Family doesn¡¯t have anyone? I¡¯ll see who dares to touch a hair on my sister-in-law!¡± Yu Liumei always enjoyed the opportunity to rescue a damsel in distress. She immediately rolled up her sleeves, flexed her legs, and never lost a fight to anyone!


    ¡°No, come on, let¡¯s talk it out!¡± Lu Xiaocha stepped forward to intervene, ¡°We¡¯re all alumni, this is not good!¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t grateful. After Shi Tou told her about Lu Xiaocha¡¯s actions, her impression of this person plummeted.


    Judging from Lu Xiaocha¡¯s peacemaking behavior at this moment, Xiao Qian concluded that Shi Tou and Meizi were right. Although Lu Xiaocha¡¯s performance was commendable, and her facial expressions and tone were convincing, she was pulling La Juhua instead of La Juhua¡¯s boyfriend.


    As a psychology student, Xiao Qian could tell that Lu Xiaocha actually hoped to get herself beaten.


    Before, she just thought that this little foodie liked to eat and was harmless, chatting away happily. Xiao Qian had always been on good terms with her, but this time Lu Xiaocha¡¯s behavior slapped Boss Qian¡¯s face, so her heart screamed ¡°Damn.¡±


    The situation was tense at the moment. La Juhua encouraged her boyfriend to beat Xiao Qian as revenge for her previously burned anus, while Lu Xiaocha seemed to be mediating but was actually muddling through. La Juhua¡¯s boyfriend, feeling the effects of alcohol, was caught in a dilemma.


    He didn¡¯t want to hit a beautiful girl, but couldn¡¯t resist his girlfriend¡¯s instigation, thinking about whether or not to just give a slap to show his stance.


    ¡°Come on, you, you, you, don¡¯t you admit defeat? Let me show you what Chinese Kung Fu is!¡± Yu Liumei pointed at everyone with her hands, from La Juhua to La Juhua¡¯s boyfriend, then to Lu Xiaocha.


    There was a fat girl and her boyfriend together with La Juhua and Lu Xiaocha. Although they were unanimously badmouthing Xiao Qian, when things happened, their fake feelings for each other were exposed.


    Lu Xiaocha was the type to avoid trouble and pretend to be a good person, while the fat couple sat in their seats and didn¡¯t dare to come over, just watching from afar.


    On Xiao Qian¡¯s side, Shi Touyu had already taken off his backpack, gripping it in his hand, thinking that it would be useful to hit someone during the fight. Xiao Qian also secretly clenched her hand in her pocket, where she had her spray.


    Fights reveal true friendships. Xiao Qian¡¯s side had three united people, while La Juhua¡¯s side had everyone harboring their own motives.


    ¡°Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t tell you it was me bullying someone! I¡¯m a four-time Women¡¯s Martial Arts Champion. Don¡¯t blame me for not giving a heads up if I kick someone¡¯s bones and cause a fracture!¡± Yu Liumei finished warming up, excitedly cracking her wrists.


    ¡°I, I¡¯m here to mediate!¡± Afraid of being beaten, Lu Xiaocha retreated a step when Yu Liumei pointed at her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you pretend to be a good person in front of me! When we were having dinner, I noticed that you were a bad person. Knowing that you were in the same group with those who bullied my sister-in-law, I cannot let you off! Sister-in-law, Shi Tou, you two step back. No one can interfere. I¡¯ll deal with these people all by myself!¡±


    Yu Liumei loves fighting. She pushed Xiao Qian and Shi Tou back, and without waiting for them to move forward, she took a step forward and kicked La Juhua¡¯s boyfriend right in his stomach!


    Immediately following, she backhanded La Juhua with a slap, ¡°Who do you want to hit? Who do you want to hit? Who do you want to hit?¡±


    Asking one question three times, slapping once for each question. ¡°How could you be so cruel at such a young age? How dare you want to hit my sister-in-law? Even my brother wouldn¡¯t dare to lay a hand on this goddess, and you want to fight her? You think you¡¯re great because you have more people?¡±


    Girls fighting girls, showing no mercy. As she slapped La Juhua¡¯s face, La Juhua¡¯s boyfriend stood there stupidly, clutching his stomach and pretending to be unable to stand up straight, while Lu Xiaocha was too scared to make a sound, fearing that Yu Liumei would hit her the same way.


    Yu Liumei cracked her wrists and walked step by step towards Lu Xiaocha, who closed her eyes in fright, constantly backing away.


    ¡°Boss Qian! I¡¯m closest to you, please help me!¡± Lu Xiaocha kept sending out distress signals to Xiao Qian.


    If she didn¡¯t shout, Yu Liumei wouldn¡¯t have been so angry. When she was scheming against her sister-in-law behind her back, why didn¡¯t she think that they were close?


    Yu Liumei just couldn¡¯t stand those hypocritical people who acted nice to their faces but were evil behind their backs. Unfortunately, there were quite a few of them!


    Just as Yu Liumei was about to teach this big Green Tea girl a lesson, she felt a pat on her shoulder.


    ¡°Sister-in-law?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s my ¡®friend¡¯, just forget it.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Lu Xiaocha meaningfully, emphasizing the word ¡°friend.¡±


    Shi Touyu nearly drowned in his saliva.


    This wasn¡¯t Da Qian¡¯s style at all. When did Da Qian become so ¡®kind¡¯?


    ¡°Right, Xiao Cha, are you my friend?¡± Xiao Qian asked Lu Xiaocha, her smile not reaching her eyes.


    Lu Xiaocha nodded her head in a flurry, yes, yes, yes, friends!

 Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: Chapter 603: The Bad Guy and His Tool

    Chapter 629: Chapter 603: The Bad Guy and His Tool


    Xiao Qian made her stance clear, so Yu Liumei had no choice but to back down.


    With one hand in her pocket, Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze scanned the faces of those with ulterior motives one by one.


    These people might not realize that, in Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, their well-concealed expressions were clearly exposed. Suppressing her disdain, Xiao Qian extended her hand with an impeccable expression to Lu Xiaocha, who hurriedly shook her hand, feeling a cold touch in Xiao Qian¡¯s palm.


    ¡°Xiao Cha, you won¡¯t do anything to betray me, right?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s acting skills even fooled Shi Touyu.


    She almost thought that she could really let bygones be bygones.


    ¡°Yes, Boss Qian, I really didn¡¯t know anything. We are all in the same group, and I just came over when they said they wanted to eat. I never thought they would do this¡­¡±


    With her tearful expression and innocent voice, she quickly trampled on her teammates with a few words and portrayed herself as completely innocent, completely severing her relationship with them.


    Xiao Qian laughed inwardly, but her face remained unchanged as usual. She stretched out her free hand and patted Lu Xiaocha¡¯s hand.


    ¡°It¡¯s all a misunderstanding. I understand, and it has nothing to do with you.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, you¡¯re so kind to me¡­¡± Wiping her tears, Lu Xiaocha hurried to stand on Xiao Qian¡¯s side, while Shi Touyu and Yu Liumei retreated in unison, not wanting to stand with such a two-faced person.


    Xiao Qian comforted Lu Xiaocha and turned to La Juhua and her boyfriend with a completely different expression.


    ¡°I personally dislike making enemies, but I am not afraid of trouble either. If you are willing to let today¡¯s matter end here, just stay away from me when you see me in school in the future. If you¡¯re not convinced, you can still provoke me anytime ¨C provided that you can pay the price for your actions!¡±


    Her powerful words made a strong impression. Shi Tou had seen Boss Qian¡¯s domineering side before, so he was not surprised by her sudden aura.


    It was Yu Liumei¡¯s first time witnessing Xiao Qian¡¯s power. Although she still looked gentle and spoke softly like a sister-in-law, each of her words carried unquestionable authority, making it clear that she was a person of her word.


    It was not an aura created through fighting and killing, but Xiao Qian¡¯s simple words had a powerful deterrent effect, preventing these people from acting recklessly, and forcing them to leave in disgrace.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I¡¯m so glad you saw the truth today. I was afraid you would misunderstand me. Actually, I don¡¯t mind being beaten up, but losing your friendship is what scares me¡­¡±


    Lu Xiaocha spoke with such deep emotion, but Xiao Qian just patted her shoulder with an inscrutable look in her eyes.


    ¡°Distance tests a horse¡¯s stamina, and time will reveal a person¡¯s heart. I believe you won¡¯t let me down.¡±


    Shi Touyu thought to himself ¨C Boss Qian meant that time would reveal a bitch¡¯s heart?


    After saying this, she led her two friends away, leaving Lu Xiaocha standing there, still recovering from the shock and patting her chest, narrowly avoiding being beaten.


    It seems that the rumors circulating at school were true.


    Don¡¯t mess with the goddess Xiao Qian, or you will die in a rhythmic way.


    There was a rumor that the son of an off-campus tycoon, incited by someone, proclaimed that there was such a special Goddess in their school and he wanted to invite Xiao Qian to dinner, or else he would break her arm.


    As a result, Xiao Qian had her usual meals and drinks for three days, and the son of the off-campus tycoon was found in the emergency room of the hospital with a broken arm. He was simply unlucky to have made idle threats to Xiao Qian while Xiao Qiang was visiting. Though Xiao Qiang vowed he didn¡¯t use his full strength, how was it his fault that the guy had weak bones?


    Many versions of why one should not mess with Xiao Qian were circulated at school. Although she excelled academically and looked even better, there were no suitors around her for these years. To be precise, no one dared to chase her, for they said she was the woman of some big shot.


    Lu Xiaocha used to think that these were just rumors. Being in the same group as Xiao Qian, she thought that although Xiao Qian didn¡¯t like to get close to people, she wasn¡¯t as wicked as the rumors claimed. Today¡¯s encounter, however, showed that there was some truth to the rumors.


    Wiping the cold sweat from her forehead, she watched through the glass window as Xiao Qian drove away with her friends, a complex mixture of emotions flashing through her eyes.


    Why did heaven bestow all the good things upon Chen Xiaoqian?


    As she stepped outside, Xiao Qian took the wet wipe that Shi Tou handed to her and carefully wiped the hand that had grasped Lu Xiaocha¡¯s. She wiped every finger meticulously.


    There was a virus called hypocrisy, which, once infected, might not be fatal, but would make people sick from the inside out.


    Xiao Qian threw the wipes used to clean her hand into the trash bin and Shi Touyu asked puzzledly.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what are you doing? You know she is not a good person, why bother putting on an act for her?¡±


    Xiao Qian tapped her on the forehead, ¡°Silly girl, let Boss Qian teach you a lesson. In the adult world, there is no right or wrong, only gain and loss. We who do not live in a glass house, how can we only have pleasing people around us?¡±


    In this world, there are many different types of people. When it comes to analyzing them using psychological theories, there aren¡¯t that many different kinds. Thus, encountering two-faced people like these is inevitable.


    Today there¡¯s Lu Xiaocha, tomorrow there might be Iron Xiaocha, Copper Xiaocha, and all kinds of Xaochas.


    ¡°Why did you let her off the hook and only go after those two?¡±


    ¡°Because I still have use for Lu Xiaocha, but those two are not worth mentioning.¡±


    Having had management experience and met all sorts of people, Xiao Qian was least afraid of encountering those who, like La Juhua, could only make noise but cause little trouble. Such people had small minds and poor self-control, and could be easily pacified with a little flattery.


    However, dealing with someone like Lu Xiaocha would take more effort, because she was good at hiding her emotions and had a dark heart, so it was easy to be tricked by her.


    Yet, this two-faced and scheming personality was exactly what Xiao Qian needed.


    ¡°What kind of messy people have you been dealing with?¡± Shi Touyu followed Xiao Qian to her car, muttering under her breath.


    ¡°You¡¯re no longer a na?ve girl from a landlord¡¯s family. How can you still use simple black-and-white theories to measure a person¡¯s value? Even the most disgusting person can be useful to me if placed in the right position. When you go to Qiang City to find your elder brother in the future, I can¡¯t always be with you, so you need to be more careful about these things ¨C hey, don¡¯t bring any bad luck with you!¡±


    Seeing her crying, Xiao Qian hurriedly took out a hand to wipe Shi Touyu¡¯s tears.


    ¡°Boss Qian, I don¡¯t want to be separated from you¡­¡± They had been together for so long, and their feelings had grown deep. Shi Touyu felt sad thinking about parting ways after graduation.


    ¡°Nothing lasts forever in this world. So what I have to do is to prolong my control of feasts as much as possible¡­¡± Xiao Qian comforted Shi Touyu while plotting her next move in her mind.


    She didn¡¯t want to go with some sick authority like Professor Qi, as her teacher suggested. Lu Xiaocha¡¯s appearance just provided Xiao Qian with an opportunity to use her for her own purposes. She hoped that Lu Xiaocha would live up to her ¡°expectations¡± and help her achieve her goals.

 Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: Chapter 604: Baiting and Closing the Net

    Chapter 630: Chapter 604: Baiting and Closing the Net


    ¡°Xiao Cha, let¡¯s have dinner together after the meeting. I¡¯ll treat you to hot pot.¡± After the meeting, Xiao Qian enthusiastically called Lu Xiaocha.


    This voice was neither too loud nor too quiet, just enough for everyone in the group to hear, including Professor Liu, the big boss who hadn¡¯t left yet.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you invite me?¡± Professor Liu asked curiously.


    He wondered what was going on with Xiao Qian, for it was his first time seeing her being so close to another student in public.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare invite you. People might say I¡¯m trying to suck up to the big boss, right, senior sister?¡± Xiao Qian had no scruples when talking to Professor Liu and dared to joke about anything.


    La Juhua, who was pointed out by her, was so scared that she quickly nodded. If it weren¡¯t for the meeting, she would have wanted to avoid Xiao Qian.


    She deeply regretted her actions. How could she have been so bold in provoking the person she shouldn¡¯t have provoked under the influence of alcohol yesterday? Alcohol can really mess with people¡¯s minds.


    If Xiao Qian, who had such a close relationship with the big boss, wanted to prevent her from graduating, what would she do?


    Having scared La Juhua, Xiao Qian said affectionately to Lu Xiaocha, ¡°Let¡¯s go, Xiao Cha.¡±


    Seeing her leaving, the big boss shook his head. He thought Xiao Qian would be upset and refuse to leave, but it seemed that she might have figured things out.


    At the hot pot restaurant owned by Hai Zhao, Xiao Qian led Lu Xiaocha to a private room specially reserved for her. Lu Xiaocha was full of admiration for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Boss Qian, isn¡¯t it expensive to eat here? And how did you manage to get a reservation?¡±


    Although the hot pot restaurant had just opened not too long ago, it was often fully booked, and this kind of private room was usually unavailable.


    ¡°This is my friend¡¯s restaurant, so I can have a reserved seat whenever I come. Xiao Cha, feel free to order whatever you like.¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian, why did you suddenly invite me for dinner?¡± Lu Xiaocha was still worried about what happened yesterday.


    She was afraid that Xiao Qian would retaliate against her.


    ¡°We had a misunderstanding yesterday, so I was afraid you might have a psychological shadow. We are all classmates, and you¡¯ve always treated me¡­¡± Xiao Qian paused for a moment, ¡°very special.¡±


    The last three words were emphasized heavily. The room was clearly air-conditioned, but Lu Xiaocha felt cold sweat all over her body.


    Her relationship with Xiao Qian was like a cat and a mouse.


    Xiao Qian was the elegant cat that had the mouse Lu Xiaocha under her foot, leisurely toying with her. If Xiao Qian wanted, she could let go, if not, she could apply some pressure. This ambiguous relationship was putting a great deal of psychological pressure on Lu Xiaocha.


    Xiao Qian, on the other hand, saw Lu Xiaocha¡¯s nervous reaction and calmly picked up a piece of meat for her.


    ¡°Here, eat more, don¡¯t be nervous. Actually, I have some good news today. I didn¡¯t know who to share it with, so I invited you to be happy with me.¡±


    ¡°Good news?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the big boss recommended me to a very impressive doctoral supervisor. I¡¯m so happy and wanted to share it with you.¡±


    Lu Xiaocha almost dropped her chopsticks onto the table in surprise as she looked at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you already arranged for a Ph.D. position?¡±


    Everyone thought Xiao Qian¡¯s relationship with Professor Liu would guarantee her a Ph.D. position with him, which was one of the reasons people were envious of her.


    Unexpectedly, her Ph.D. study wouldn¡¯t be with Professor Liu?!


    ¡°Yes, but my teacher thinks I¡¯m better suited for Professor Qi. He has studied abroad and is very prestigious in the international psychology academic community. You should know that having a good doctoral supervisor can have a significant impact on your future career planning. Maybe following Professor Qi will propel me to great heights.¡±


    Suddenly, the meat in Lu Xiaocha¡¯s mouth tasted bland.


    Xiao Qian pretended not to see her gloomy expression and continued to provoke her.


    ¡°Rumor has it that this doctoral supervisor is extremely amazing. In southern universities, he often takes on very impressive cases. I think following him will definitely take me to the next level. I am so grateful for my teacher¡¯s kindness to me. You know, this opportunity is very limited, with only 1 or 2 places available to universities from all over the country. If you were like this ¨C sorry, I don¡¯t mean to look down on you.¡±


    Xiao Qian said insincerely.


    Lu Xiaocha forced a sweet smile, ¡°It¡¯s okay, you¡¯re just telling the truth.¡±


    ¡°What I mean is that ordinary students won¡¯t have this opportunity. Think about it, with so many people taking the Ph.D. entrance exam, who wouldn¡¯t want to learn from an internationally renowned expert? Professor Qi is a big deal and used to be a professor at a top-three university abroad. I don¡¯t know why he chose to come back to China, but it gave me an opportunity. As long as I can get under his wing, not only will I gain fame and fortune, but I might also be able to take my whole family to get a green card in Uncle Sam¡¯s country.¡±


    Xiao Qian found herself amusing as she spoke.


    In fact, she didn¡¯t even want to go abroad. If Yu Xiaoqiang heard what she had just said, he might tie her to the bed, give her a heartwrenching lesson in patriotism with a sad face while thoroughly educating her in love.


    Thinking of this, Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned slightly red. Cough, she needed to be serious, she was still fishing for information.


    The blush on her face was actually due to the inappropriate images in her mind, but for Lu Xiaocha, it seemed to be the excitement she couldn¡¯t conceal.


    Lu Xiaocha¡¯s hand holding the chopsticks clenched a little tighter. Although she could hardly smile, she had to keep her face happy.


    ¡°Congratulations, Boss Qian, I¡¯m genuinely happy for you.¡±


    Why did all the good fortune happen to Chen Xiaoqian? Lu Xiaocha had thought about this question more than once.


    Xiao Qian saw the emotions in her eyes, hid her contempt behind a water glass, and continued to add fuel to the fire.


    ¡°Actually, I know that there is much criticism about me in the school. People say my boyfriend comes from a powerful family, while I am just an ordinary girl. His parents don¡¯t really approve of our relationship¡­¡±


    Sorry, future father-in-law and mother-in-law who play chess and drink tea together, all of this is just a cover for fishing! Xiao Qian added silently in her heart.


    ¡°Ah?¡± Lu Xiaocha didn¡¯t expect the mysterious Meiwei to tell her such private things.


    ¡°That¡¯s why, as long as I can work with Professor Qi, I¡¯ll be successful and gain my future in-laws¡¯ recognition. My entire life depends on this one chance, but I¡¯m a little nervous. I don¡¯t know if I can succeed in the application¡­¡±


    ¡°With the big boss¡¯s recommendation, there should be no problem.¡± Lu Xiaocha said insincerely.


    ¡°That¡¯s true. By the way! My teacher asked me to send the materials for Professor Qi to you this afternoon. The internet at my home just happens to be down for maintenance, and I don¡¯t trust net cafes with such important documents. Would it be convenient for me to come to your dormitory, please?¡±


    ¡°Sure, you¡¯re welcome.¡± Although Lu Xiaocha didn¡¯t want Xiao Qian to succeed in her application, she couldn¡¯t let it show, so she reluctantly agreed.


    Seeing that the time was right, Xiao Qian added the most critical psychological hint, ¡°Whether my life¡¯s destiny rises or falls, everything is in your hands now. Please!¡±


    Lu Xiaocha was taken aback, and something seemed to ripple in her heart.


    Xiao Qian observed her expression and smiled inwardly. According to her experience, the fish had taken the bait.

 Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Chapter 606: Proud and Artistic Style

    Chapter 632: Chapter 606: Proud and Artistic Style


    Walking out of the graduate dormitory, Xiao Qian stood with her back facing the harsh sunlight in front of the trash can. She took out the note with Professor Qi¡¯s contact information from her pocket and threw it into the trash without a care.


    Goodbye, so-called great professor.


    With this, she had explained things to her teacher. Considering Professor Liu¡¯s temper, if she found out that Xiao Qian was rejected by the world-renowned authority, she would definitely be protective. Xiao Qian even imagined Professor Liu¡¯s reaction in her mind ¨C she would angrily ask Professor Qi why he didn¡¯t accept her beloved disciple.


    That said-to-be unique and badass professor would reply with a haughty look, ¡°What¡¯s the point of sending me a blank email?¡±


    After her teacher starts investigating, she would put on an innocent super-green tea face, ¡°I¡¯m innocent! I had everything written that day!¡± Eventually, the clue would lead to Lu Xiaocha.


    In this world, not only Lu Xiaocha can pretend; if Boss Qian wants to, she can pretend just as happily!


    Not only did this incident reveal Lu Xiaocha¡¯s true colors, but it also allowed her to bid farewell to the sickly arrogant world authority without shedding a single drop of blood. Hahaha!


    Her teacher would definitely demand another chance from the other party, but world-renowned authorities are usually pretentious. Although Xiao Qian had not met Professor Qi in her previous life, she had heard a bit about him. He was said to be a pretentious weirdo. In the past, he had rejected a patient for not being punctual, causing them to seek treatment from Xiao Qian at a high price. If he refused to treat patients, why would he accept students?


    He would definitely not accept her!


    By then, the teacher¡¯s stubborn temperament wouldn¡¯t put up with it, and she would throw her book and say, ¡°What nonsense! Dare to refuse my disciple? We don¡¯t want you to teach her anyway, Xiao Qian, follow me from now on!¡±


    Hahaha!


    Xiao Qian was extremely satisfied with her own series of schemes, feeling absolutely flawless.


    The willow trees in the campus swayed with the wind, while a plump caterpillar gnawed contentedly at a leaf. But it didn¡¯t see that a cuckoo bird was already eyeing its plump body for a meal.


    It was just like Lu Xiaocha, who thought she had everything calculated, but was unknowingly used by Xiao Qian.


    It was also like the scheming Xiao Qian, who didn¡¯t see that after she left, a young man in a peaked cap stopped by the trash can where she had just stood. The paper she had just thrown in got caught on an empty plastic bag, revealing the email address. The young man whistled.


    ¡°Professor Qi got rejected, huh? I¡¯d love to see his expression, hahaha!¡±


    The wind blew, exposing the yellow hair under the young man¡¯s peaked cap, fluttering in the breeze.


    It had all just begun.


    At night, Xiao Qian began her regular radio show. After the previous extraordinary marriage proposal episode, the radio station¡¯s hotline was about to explode, with everyone asking about what happened in the end.


    The funniest part was that some listeners were calling the radio station and getting the runaround without a direct answer. These listeners became even more curious since the secret was being kept so well.


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t hosting any shows in these two days, so when they couldn¡¯t find her, listeners even called other programs.


    Thus, these two days saw comical dialogues taking place in the shows.


    The traffic broadcast would intermittently take calls from drivers reporting road conditions, especially during rush hour. The drivers would inform everyone about the traffic conditions on main roads, and whether there were any accidents requiring detours.


    For the past two days, after reporting the traffic, the special correspondents would usually ask, ¡°I heard your famous host Meiwei is marrying a listener who called the hotline. Is that true?¡±


    Sending a beautiful host as a daughter-in-law just by calling the hotline ¨C it seemed heaven-sent.


    Other hosts didn¡¯t know how to respond to this question.


    When others received calls like this, it was all right. Ye Xiaoyu, who had once secretly had a crush on Yu Minglang, received such a call during her own ¡°Happy Jokes¡± segment. She angrily hung up the phone without any grace, mocking the listener for exposing her low emotional quotient. Her carefully cultivated image of the perfect female host plummeted, and her popularity began to decline.


    If other hosts received such a call, the emotionally smart ones would join the listeners in gossiping and change the topic, showing their approachableness. The ones with a lower EQ would say that they didn¡¯t know the answer since higher-ups hadn¡¯t informed them. In this way, listeners wouldn¡¯t deepen their fondness for the hosts, but they wouldn¡¯t hate them either. Only Ye Xiaoyu, who was full of resentment for Xiao Qian and had an emotional quotient at an all-time low, would roar at the listeners and question their intelligence¡­


    Now, listeners¡¯ attention was initially on Meiwei, but half of it had turned to the gossip about the once perfect goddess Ye Xiaoyu revealing her true colors.


    As Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s popularity plummeted, the radio station was headache-ridden about how to help her recover. Her segment used to be the hottest, but it became precarious due to her disgraceful behavior. Now there were plans to replace her with another host, driving Ye Xiaoyu insane.


    On the other hand, the one who caused all this, Xiao Qian, remained calm and composed throughout her vacations. She was quite proud of her successful maneuver in rejecting the famous professor, coupled with her imminent marriage to Yu Minglang. When she returned to work, she was reinvigorated.


    This made a stark contrast with the infuriated Ye Xiaoyu.


    Seeing Xiao Qian coming back with a backpack and a vacation vibe, the director became anxious and took Xiao Qian by the hand, pleading for help.


    ¡°What should we do, Meiwei? The news of your marriage has exploded the listeners¡¯ hotline. I feel like our show is going to blow up!¡±


    With already high ratings, the recent stunt piqued the interest of those who hadn¡¯t listened to the show before. They wanted to hear what the hostess marrying a listener sounded like. The hotline was already fully booked even before the show started.


    ¡°Young people, you need to stay calm. Here¡­¡± Xiao Qian pulled out a piece of chewing gum and stuffed it in the director¡¯s mouth, ¡°Closing the gap between you and me!¡±


    These were lines from a popular ad playing these days.


    The director was speechless, ¡°Sister, with everything going on, you can still joke around?¡±


    But a woman about to get married really was different. Usually, people didn¡¯t see this easygoing side of Meiwei. Her happy mood radiating from the inside out was unlike her usual self. However, the director was still worried about how to handle the show.


    Xiao Qian patted her shoulder, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, leave it to me.¡±


    The show started, and before taking calls, Xiao Qian went straight to an unusual opening statement.


    She told everyone in the simplest and most straightforward way that the caller that day was actually her fianc¨¦. The two had planned to get married and wanted to have everyone witness their happiness and help ease everyone¡¯s stress in a different way.


    The director¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Can you really be so blunt?¡±


    Meiwei¡¯s style had taken a sudden turn!

 Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: Chapter 607: The Real and The Fake

    Chapter 633: Chapter 607: The Real and The Fake


    As it turns out, people¡¯s persistent need to explore the unknown becomes less emotionally charged once the truth is revealed candidly.


    The more secretive something is, the more it arouses public curiosity.


    Just like in sex education for children, traditional values insist on keeping it hidden. Even when some textbooks include related courses, parents vehemently demand schools to stop teaching and recall the materials. As a result, many underage girls end up having abortions in various hospitals.


    If something is bound to happen, it¡¯s better to guide it appropriately and let people accept it openly.


    So, within less than 5 minutes, Xiao Qian managed to resolve the recent radio station uproar about the host getting married. The first thing the callers said was congratulations, Meiwei, and Xiao Qian graciously thanked them for witnessing her happiness. Such a heartwarming scene in the show made many listeners with heavy hearts feel much better.


    People¡¯s emotions are delicate; negative emotions can spread, which is why many psychologists and late-night radio hosts have a high suicide rate. However, positive emotions can also be contagious. After experiencing a monotonous, dull life, a small excitement handled with warmth can instantly spread positive energy, calming many people¡¯s agitated emotions.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s emotional intelligence was fully demonstrated in this situation.


    Not only did she prevent the listeners from feeling annoyed at the hotline, but she also received blessings from strangers she¡¯d never met.


    Without her knowing, she indirectly highlighted Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s lack of emotional intelligence, becoming the most popular female host on the traffic broadcast.


    The leadership team, who were listening to the broadcast, breathed a sigh of relief. The situation was resolved, and the nighttime show attracted many new fans. They decided to talk to Xiao Qian during the day to see if they could keep her permanently. But that was for later.


    At the moment, Xiao Qian was hosting the show masterfully while Yu Minglang sat in front of the radio, listening to his future daughter-in-law. His exhaustion from the day melted away.


    He had been busy with the handover for the past few days. Because the new team was just established, besides him and his assistant, they had nothing. He had to deal with many things, only finding time to rest at midnight, with no chance to call Xiao Qian.


    But being able to hear her voice was still good. His daughter-in-law seemed like a city sprite, listening and handling other people¡¯s troubles in the silent night, offering sharp and effective insights. He couldn¡¯t bear to close his eyes while listening to her voice.


    Aside from the minor turbulence at the beginning, the rest of the calls were as usual. In the vast city, everyone had their unique problems. The only difference that night was that the host, Meiwei, was exceptionally patient. Full of joy and anticipation, the bride-to-be who overcame her pre-marriage phobia was experiencing happiness and spreading that feeling to others.


    During the advertisement break, Xiao Qian stepped out of the live broadcast room to stretch her limbs, and the director looked at her admiringly.


    ¡°Meiwei, I sometimes wonder how you can stand all the complaints pouring from those callers. How do you persevere?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just like how you answer the phone, handling everything professionally. It¡¯s not that difficult once you get the hang of it,¡± Xiao Qian explained.


    Now, she finally understood her teacher¡¯s intention. Professor Liu must have worried that Xiao Qian would fall into depression after becoming a doctor, so he sent her to train in such a challenging yet controlled environment.


    ¡°So, will you treat your future patients the same way?¡± The director was always curious about psychologists, feeling that it was a mysterious world.


    ¡°No, those who call the hotline don¡¯t even count as suffering from mental illness. In our field, we wouldn¡¯t call them patients, but rather consultants. In the future, consultants like these will make up over 80% of my workload, and only a small percentage of people will have actual mental illnesses that require professional treatment.¡±


    Although people often joke about having depression, manic disorder, procrastination, or phobia, this is usually just baseless banter. Mental illnesses are not as widespread and terrifying as everyone having one.


    ¡°What are the real patients you encounter like? Are they the ones who stab people everywhere and are not criminally responsible?¡± The director, taking advantage of Meiwei¡¯s good mood, asked all her lingering questions.


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly.


    Many people can¡¯t distinguish between negative emotions and mental illness, and even more people can¡¯t distinguish between those with psychiatric disorders, like Zhiming, and patients with mental illnesses.


    ¡°There are some cases of mental illness where the patient stabs others, but more often, it requires treatment from the Psychiatry Department. Not all patients who stab others are exempt from criminal responsibility. It depends whether they were conscious during the act. For instance, it¡¯s a misconception that people with depression can evade criminal responsibility for stabbing someone,¡± Xiao Qian clarified.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t depression the disease where people constantly feel like they can¡¯t go on living?¡± The director kept asking questions as if she were a curious child.


    Xiao Qian was in a good mood too and wanted to explain depression to the director properly, so she wouldn¡¯t view depressed patients with prejudice. However, the advertisement ended, and Xiao Qian had to tell the director,


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you more when I have the chance. I have to get back to recording the show now.¡±


    After Xiao Qian left, the director grinned, feeling as if she had struck gold.


    She heard that consulting with a psychologist was like hiring a lawyer, charging by the time spent. But she could talk to Meiwei every day without spending a dime, which was a great bargain!


    ¡°Hello, this is Soul Code. Do you have any questions for us?¡± The director picked up the hotline, and a woman¡¯s sobbing voice came through.


    ¡°I have depression, I can¡¯t live anymore, wuwuwu!¡±


    ¡°Alright, please hold on, and I¡¯ll transfer you to Meiwei.¡±


    The director switched the call over, wondering if talking about depression would really bring about a depressed person.


    The caller was a middle-aged woman distressed about her husband¡¯s interactions with other women. Xiao Qian managed to calm her down within three minutes.


    The director mouthed to Xiao Qian, ¡°Does she really have depression?¡±


    Xiao Qian shrugged, ¡°Not even close. She¡¯s just upset over a minor issue and can¡¯t see the big picture. There are always people who think they¡¯re ill, while real depression patients are not like that at all.¡±


    Another hotline call came in, and the voice was young and innocent-sounding.


    ¡°Sister Meiwei, congratulations on getting married.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, little sister. Do you have any questions that you¡¯d like to ask?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any questions¡­ Sister, I haven¡¯t been able to sleep for three days. I forgot what colors are like in dreams and lost my happiness, but I¡¯m so happy to hear that you¡¯re getting married. I haven¡¯t felt like this for a long time. I wanted to congratulate you personally because I don¡¯t know if I¡¯ll be around when you actually get married¡­ ¡°

 Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Chapter 608: Aloof and Depressed

    chapter 634: chapter 608: aloof and depressed


    xiao qian initially thought this was just an ordinary call from someone feeling down, but when she heard the little girl say that she hadn¡¯t been able to sleep for three days, she immediately focused her attention.


    ¡°little sister, have you encountered anything upsetting recently?¡±


    ¡°there hasn¡¯t been anything special, but i¡¯ve been feeling very heavy-hearted. i try to make myself fall asleep every day, but lying in bed, no matter how i close my eyes and count sheep, i just can¡¯t fall asleep. even taking medicine doesn¡¯t work¡­¡±


    this situation¡­ xiao qian knew right away that this wasn¡¯t like the emotional garbage she had encountered during her show.


    ¡°apart from this, do you have any other abnormal conditions?¡±


    ¡°no, not really, maybe there are¡­ but i don¡¯t want to say.¡±


    insomnia + not wanting to talk about one¡¯s sadness with others, or not knowing where to start talking about it, these two factors were already giving xiao qian a vague idea.


    ¡°is there anything that makes you happy? how¡¯s your appetite?¡± she continued to ask.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know what¡¯s wrong with me. things that used to make me happy seem to have disappeared in an instant. i no longer have a taste for the food i used to like. the doctor prescribed me medication, but i still can¡¯t sleep.¡±


    no favorite things, no appetite, insomnia, unwilling to confide in anyone, dark view of the future, low self-esteem¡­


    xiao qian¡¯s hunch became clearer.


    ¡°do you have any wishes to fulfill?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t have any wishes¡­oh, no, i do! actually, i just want to call and congratulate you. i¡¯ve always felt out of place in this world, but your show was the only thing that made me feel anything. i wanted to personally tell you congratulations on getting married. after doing this, i have no regrets. anyway, i have nothing else to do, so i won¡¯t bother you on the hotline anymore.¡±


    even with no wishes¡­


    ¡°sister, tell me your name.¡±


    ¡°i¡ª¡± the little girl hesitated.


    ¡°tell me, sister meiwei wants to know.¡±


    ¡°my name is weiwei.¡±


    xiao qian was stunned.


    weiwei, it sounded like her daughter¡¯s name.


    when xiao qian closed her eyes, she seemed to hear her daughter asking her for help.


    mommy, please save her.


    xiao qian opened her eyes, and there was something else in them. she couldn¡¯t stand idly by.


    ¡°don¡¯t hang up, tell your contact information to the broadcasting team, and i¡¯ll call you after the show. remember, no matter how difficult life is for you right now, you still have sister meiwei.¡±


    ¡°thank you, sister meiwei, but¡­ it¡¯s too late. standing up is too tiring. i want to lie down and rest for a while.¡±


    wow! the host gives her phone number!


    this heavy news made many listeners¡¯ blood boil, although they didn¡¯t know why this conversation prompted the usually aloof meiwei to actively offer her phone number. still, this was surprising enough.


    meiwei¡¯s popularity has always been high, and she is low-key and mysterious, so many listeners wanted to know what she looked like and find ways to learn her contact information. still, the radio station did an excellent job of keeping this secret.


    in the past, listeners who wanted her contact information had been tactfully brushed off by xiao qian, but today she actively offered her contact details!


    the next callers probably wanted xiao qian¡¯s information too. the show would end in a few minutes, but xiao qian was now concerned about that little girl. she needed to get in touch with her as soon as possible.


    she immediately cut off the show by playing music.


    real depression versus fake depression is apparent to psychologists, and it¡¯s impossible to fake it.


    xiao qian exited the show and impatiently asked the broadcasting team for the contact information.


    ¡°that little girl? she didn¡¯t leave her info; she hung up right away.¡±


    ¡°check her phone records for when she called.¡±


    the broadcasting team immediately began checking, while curiously asking.


    ¡°this is the first time i¡¯ve seen you like this. why?¡± they flipped through the records.


    ¡°because her situation is different from other consulters. she needs me.¡±


    ¡°i thought you were a very aloof person. is it because you¡¯re getting married and becoming a warm older sister?¡± the broadcasting team member found the record and started taking notes.


    ¡°my aloofness doesn¡¯t conflict with my being a good doctor.¡±


    when the child said that the only thing she felt connected to was xiao qian¡¯s show and when she said she¡¯d have no regrets after talking to xiao qian, the doctor¡¯s sense of mission drove her to find the little girl as soon as possible.


    ¡°here you go! this is the first time i¡¯ve heard someone admit they¡¯re aloof¡­¡± the broadcasting team member watched xiao qian hurriedly walk away with the number and wondered.


    xiao qian didn¡¯t have time to talk to her. she immediately dialed the number she had been given. the number was for a landline, and it rang for a long time before someone answered. xiao qian persisted in calling, and after calling three times, the phone finally connected.


    ¡°what do you want in the middle of the night? let people sleep!¡±


    the voice on the phone was an irritable-sounding man, as if he had just woken up.


    ¡°is there a little girl named weiwei in your house?¡±


    ¡°none of your business! you fucking calling in the middle of the night¡­¡± the man had poor quality and lost control of his emotions because his sleep had been interrupted. his speech wasn¡¯t particularly clean.


    ¡°go to her room right now and see what she¡¯s doing. i¡¯m meiwei, the host of the radio night talk column. this child just called the hotline, and i feel her condition is not good. she¡¯s likely suffering from depression, and it¡¯s her acute phase. quick, go see her!¡±


    ¡°huh?¡± the man woke up and didn¡¯t have time to talk to xiao qian more. he threw the phone aside without hanging up.


    xiao qian could hear the slapping sound of slippers on the floor and the sound of knocking on the door accompanied by the man¡¯s urgent cries.


    ¡°weiwei! open the door!¡±


    the man called at the door but got no response, so xiao qian heard him shouting.


    ¡°azi! bring the key quickly!¡±


    an impatient middle-aged woman¡¯s voice came with a yawn, ¡°what a nuisance. just let her die if she wants to. it¡¯s bothering everyone and we can¡¯t sleep well.¡±


    xiao qian¡¯s liver was on fire as she listened. was this her real mother?


    how could someone be so impatient with a person suffering from depression?


    the door finally opened, followed by the man¡¯s exclamation.


    ¡°weiwei! hurry, call an ambulance!!!¡±


    ¡°oh, the child really took the medication. it¡¯s the middle of the night, how could she cause such trouble? let¡¯s drive her there instead¡­¡±


    ¡°shut up! call the ambulance!!!¡±


    then xiao qian heard footsteps and a woman¡¯s voice getting closer and closer. she seemed to be muttering to herself. the man was preoccupied with saving the little girl and didn¡¯t hear the woman¡¯s voice, but xiao qian did.


    ¡°she¡¯s been complaining about wanting to die all day. if she wants to die, let her die! it¡¯s so annoying. do ambulances come for free? let her die early and join her short-lived mother. so annoying¡­¡±


    oh¡­ a stepmother, or some other relative, but definitely not the biological mother.


    xiao qian understood; she believed that a real mother wouldn¡¯t be so ruthless.


    ¡°why won¡¯t this phone hang up? it¡¯s so annoying!¡± the woman hung up the phone with a click, and xiao qian didn¡¯t know what happened next.


    the time was already midnight. the show ended a little after 12, and xiao qian looked at the clock, still worried.


    she was about to call professor liu when his call came in.

 Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: Chapter 610: Acquaintances and Wandering Doctors

    chapter 636: chapter 610: acquaintances and wandering doctors


    ¡°she¡¯ll be fine. we all care about her so much. she¡¯ll be fine.¡± the man comforted the insincere woman.


    xiao qian clearly heard a snort from the teacher beside her.


    this snort basically expressed an intellectual¡¯s inner pride and disdain, and xiao qian could even imagine her teacher¡¯s gesture of raising her middle finger and spitting disdainfully in her mind.


    this old lady could be quite cute at times.


    ¡°hello, may i know if the young girl is out of danger now?¡± professor liu approached them and asked.


    ¡°who are you?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m a psychology tutor from beijing normal university, my name is liu linlin, and this is psychologist chen xiaoqian, she¡¯s also my student.¡±


    after getting the certificate, the title of psychologist is now justified. hearing the teacher introducing herself like this, xiao qian guessed that the teacher might want her to treat weiwei.


    ¡°do i know you?¡± ye daqian asked in confusion.


    ¡°i was the one who called you. i¡¯m a radio host, weiwei called me, and we are very concerned about her condition now.¡± xiao qian answered.


    ¡°i see, weiwei is undergoing emergency treatment now, we¡ª¡± before ye daqian could finish his sentence, the middle-aged woman beside him interrupted.


    ¡°you people better not try to use my daughter to increase your ratings! if you want to interview us, you have to pay! don¡¯t think you can fool us, my daughter works at the radio station too!¡±


    professor liu found it both ridiculous and amusing.


    ¡°i think you¡¯ve misunderstood us. we are not here to interview you. my student and i are both psychologists. according to our initial diagnosis, weiwei might be suffering from depression. we want to see the child and see if there¡¯s anything we can do to help. although she can be treated at a mental hospital, the child may have a different connection with my apprentice, which might serve as a breakthrough to better understand her inner thoughts.¡±


    knowledge of depression was still limited in this era. it was not until last year when a well-known artist jumped off a building that people realized there was such an illness that could lead people to commit suicide. but for many people, depression seemed far away from them.


    even worse, some people only know about depression but don¡¯t understand it, thinking that as long as one is strong-minded and open-minded, they won¡¯t commit suicide, which is incorrect.


    upon hearing professor liu say those three words, the middle-aged man was startled.


    the middle-aged woman reacted quickly, immediately putting on a sharp and sarcastic expression.


    ¡°oh~ i see, so it is the smell of money that brought you here. go away, we are not treating her, and even if we do, we won¡¯t choose you!¡± she turned her head to address her man, ¡°these people are just like quack doctors from the jianghu world, just like a pyramid scheme; they come to your door to swindle money. what tutor? people who lecture in direct sales also call themselves tutors!¡±


    oh dear! professor liu was collapsing inside.


    she had been practicing medicine for many years and in this relatively uncharted territory in the domestic field, people were always eager to seek her out through connections. everywhere she went, people respectfully addressed her as professor liu. this was the first time she had been called a quack doctor, and equated with pyramid schemes.


    for professor liu, this was downright humiliating.


    ¡°you¡¯ve misunderstood us; we don¡¯t charge money; we just want to see the child.¡± professor liu tried to explain.


    the woman immediately revealed an expression of seeming to understand everything, looking at professor liu and xiao qian disdainfully.


    ¡°the medical treatment is free, but you¡¯ll make her take medicine, right? and that¡¯s not free, is it? you just want to make money! you people are so desperate for money that you¡¯ve even used the tricks from pyramid schemes. you¡¯re out of date!¡±


    professor liu was truly seething. even the best of manners would run out.


    ¡°depression does require medication, but we¡¯re not the ones prescribing it, it¡¯s the psychiatry department! the money doesn¡¯t go to us!¡±


    it¡¯s so hard to reason with family members of the patients like this.


    ¡°it¡¯s an old trick. you¡¯re in cahoots with the psychiatry department. when we buy medicine, you get a commission! let me tell you, i work in the medical equipment sales business, and i know all about what goes on in hospitals!¡±


    ¡°if it¡¯s just moderate depression, medication only costs a dozen or so yuan a day. what kind of commission can we get from that!¡± professor liu couldn¡¯t suppress her anger anymore.


    ¡°ha, you just want us to undergo examinations, do all sorts of tests from head to toe, and spend thousands of yuan. let me tell you, you won¡¯t get a penny¡¯s worth of advantage from us!¡±


    seeing that professor liu was becoming furious, xiao qian held her back, signaling her not to get angry.


    ¡°can we just take a look at the child? i¡¯m meiwei, and she¡¯s my listener.¡±


    ¡°you want to use our family¡¯s weiwei¡¯s story on the radio, don¡¯t you? let me tell you, you can¡¯t fool me with your tricks. you want to take advantage of our weiwei? show me the money! don¡¯t radio stations have informant fees? my daughter works at the radio station, we know all about it!¡±


    professor liu looked at the woman, who was dressed in name-brand clothes and seemed to be articulate and capable. why was it that every time she opened her mouth, it was about money?


    when she heard that she was a saleswoman for medical equipment, it became somewhat clear where this money-focused characteristic came from.


    if it wasn¡¯t for the patient inside, she¡¯d really want to give this woman a couple of slaps. to her, it seemed that human lives were less important than informant fees!


    at the crucial moment, xiao qian was still the best. she winked at professor liu, ¡°teacher, you know the dean of shilongshan mental hospital, right? didn¡¯t he recently need to purchase some medical equipment? how about this, let us see weiwei, and i¡¯ll introduce you to them? here, look at my work permit. i¡¯m not lying.¡±


    professor liu was stunned. when did old wang need to buy equipment?


    xiao qian tugged at her sleeve, and professor liu quickly nodded, ¡°yes, there is such a thing.¡±


    hearing this, the woman immediately took out a business card holder from her pocket.


    ¡°look what a mess this has become. i¡¯m just too eager to get treatment for the child. this is my business card. my name is lu zhi, and i¡¯m the regional agent for kensney international brand medical equipment. i¡¯ve visited director wang several times, but he never met me. do you know him well?¡±


    the skill of a saleswoman who can talk to just about anyone had been brought to its peak by her.


    ¡°of course, we¡¯re close! director wang had previously come to my teacher¡¯s house for academic exchanges. he even snatched several ribs from me! doesn¡¯t he have a very bad temper and a loud voice? there¡¯s a mole here?¡± xiao qian gestured at the corner of her mouth.


    lu zhi immediately beamed, as if she could see her big order floating over.


    ¡°there¡¯s no time for this nonsense!¡± ye daqian interrupted impatiently. the patient was still undergoing emergency treatment, and he found the performance of these people very distasteful.


    xiao qian pulled lu zhi over and gave professor liu a look. professor liu then began to talk separately with ye daqian about information related to depression. she mentioned several symptoms, and ye daqian nodded repeatedly ¨C yes, the child had been like that recently.


    meanwhile, xiao qian calmly chatted with the slick saleswoman, talking about everything but when she would introduce her to the dean.


    a suave female saleswoman was easily led astray by xiao qian. it was too easy for a psychologist to lead people on, even top salespeople were no exception.


    as ye daqian and professor liu discussed the child¡¯s condition, a person came running from the other end of the corridor.


    with disheveled hair and a flustered look.


    ¡°mom! how¡¯s my sister?¡±


    xiao qian recognized her at a glance.

 Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: Chapter 611: Insight and Surprise

    chapter 637: chapter 611: insight and surprise


    oh, it¡¯s really ye xiaoyu.


    ¡°what can i do? it¡¯s a rescue, this child is always gloomy all day long and doesn¡¯t like to talk. who knows what she¡¯s thinking, it¡¯s too hard to serve.¡± lu zhi complained.


    ¡°you say less!¡± ye xiaoyu interrupted her mother¡¯s words and anxiously asked her father, ¡°dad, my sister ¨C meiwei, why are you here?¡±


    ah, so that¡¯s why lu zhi looked familiar, she looked like ye xiaoyu!


    seeing xiao qian here, ye xiaoyu¡¯s heart was filled with anger and despair.


    now when she saw xiao qian, she was very upset.


    all the bad things that had happened in the past few days were related to xiao qian, and even if xiao qian herself hadn¡¯t done anything, a radical person could blame everything on the imaginary enemy in her heart.


    so ye xiaoyu was particularly disgusted when she saw xiao qian.


    ¡°your sister¡¯s last phone call was to my show, and when i sensed her depression, i informed your family. it was almost too late.¡± xiao qian glanced at ye xiaoyu¡¯s face.


    not wearing makeup.


    ye xiaoyu without makeup was not particularly beautiful.


    her complexion was not good and her face was a bit yellowish, her eyes were a circle smaller, she didn¡¯t have false eyelashes and eyeliner, her eyelids were single, there were some small spots on her skin, and her lip color had no gloss, looking very haggard.


    cosmetics are a woman¡¯s second face, which can make an ordinary-looking person glamorous.


    what surprised xiao qian was that ye xiaoyu, who had obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd), would actually run over here for a sister she didn¡¯t even know was her biological sister, without even putting on makeup.


    for ordinary people, wearing no makeup is normal, but for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, not wearing makeup is rare and valuable. this is almost like asking a person with 1000-degree nearsightedness not to wear glasses when going out.


    because of this, xiao qian didn¡¯t hate ye xiaoyu too much. although this person was annoying, her feelings for her sister were genuine. even the worst of people have soft spots, and ye xiaoyu was no exception.


    ¡°you informed¡­ yes, weiwei told me that she wanted your autograph!¡± ye xiaoyu¡¯s eyes were confused for a moment, but she immediately came back to her senses and her gaze at xiao qian changed again.


    it became very complicated, she had a million reasons to hate meiwei.


    she hated her excellence, hated her for winning yu minglang¡¯s affection, hated her for taking her place as the number one radio station girl¡­


    the reasons for hating meiwei were enough for ye xiaoyu, who was narrow-minded, to write several pages, but the person she hated had saved her sister¡­


    after the intense inner struggle, ye xiaoyu squeezed out a mosquito-sized voice between her teeth.


    ¡°thank¡­you!¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re welcome, i¡¯m a doctor.¡±


    after saying this, xiao qian secretly enjoyed herself. the sense of superiority in this sentence was so strong! she felt that saying this generous and mission-driven statement was more effective than directly provoking ye xiaoyu for half a year.


    as expected, ye xiaoyu¡¯s face darkened.


    professor liu glanced at xiao qian, who immediately put on an innocent baby face, pretending to be clueless.


    professor liu smiled in her heart. xiao qian¡¯s act of feigning madness and throwing tantrums was the most fun. few people could understand when she bullied someone with a straight face, which might have been really learned from gangdan. it¡¯s hard to tell whether it was good or bad.


    the door of the emergency room opened, and the doctor came out. ye xiaoyu¡¯s father and lu zhi immediately stepped forward, with lu zhi being even more active than her husband.


    ¡°how¡¯s the child?¡±


    ¡°she was found in time; her life signs are normal for now after her stomach was washed. how do you parents take care of your children?¡±


    lu zhi immediately rushed into the emergency room and saw ye xiaowei with the iv drip. her first reaction was to look up at the medication in the infusion bottle.


    since she worked in medical equipment, she had a basic understanding of these basic devices and medications. after seeing the hypertonic glucose, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    the medication was cheap and not expensive.


    ¡°the patient¡¯s family, please go to the reception desk to pay the fees. the patient needs to be transferred to the icu for observation.¡±


    ¡°what? isn¡¯t the rescue over? we can take the child home, and she will wake up by herself.¡± lu zhi immediately retorted, the icu in her mind = expensive, it would cost so much money per day!


    ¡°since the patient has experienced moderate poisoning when she was sent in, even after gastric lavage, we need to continuously monitor and observe her.¡± the doctor explained patiently.


    ¡°what nonsense, i work in this field, and i know you just want to make more money in disguise.¡± lu zhi immediately showed the same attitude as she had towards professor liu.


    professor liu and xiao qian looked at each other and sympathized with the doctor.


    dealing with such patients¡¯ families was also very helpless.


    seeing lu zhi messing around with the doctor, ye xiaoyu stepped forward and said,


    ¡°i¡¯ll pay. please take good care of my sister.¡±


    ¡°treating patients is our duty.¡± the doctor took a long breath, finally dealing with a normal person.


    ¡°xiaoyu!¡± lu zhi was very dissatisfied with her daughter¡¯s choice. ye xiaoyu turned around, exhausted; she felt powerless because she was not wearing makeup,


    ¡°mom, it¡¯s right to listen to the doctor. weiwei is still in a coma, and we can be at ease by observing her in the hospital.¡±


    ¡°yes, ah zhi, the child is still in the dangerous period.¡± ye daqian said.


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    lu zhi¡¯s face was as dark as a pot, and she couldn¡¯t say anything in front of her husband and daughter, but she glared fiercely at the still-unconscious weiwei.


    ye xiaoyu and ye daqian couldn¡¯t see her expression, but xiao qian and professor liu had a perfect angle to see it.


    xiao qian showed no expression. she had long seen through the cold and warm feelings of people and knew that there were all kinds of people in this world; she had also grown accustomed to dealing with all kinds of people.


    professor liu, on the other hand, was filled with anger and couldn¡¯t help worrying about the unconscious girl.


    a child with depression was not suitable for growing up in this kind of family.


    for people with depression, doing things that are normal for ordinary people requires all their strength. they wear a mask and struggle to look like normal people when facing a world that, in their eyes, is colorless and painful.


    having a greedy and unloving family member like this would surely hurt the sensitive hearts of these children.


    ¡°you are -¡± as ye xiaoyu prepared to pay, she finally saw professor liu next to xiao qian, and she narrowed her eyes.


    ¡°it¡¯s me.¡± professor liu recognized ye xiaoyu early on.


    after she refused xiao qian¡¯s help to treat her current boyfriend, ye xiaoyu dragged people around to find connections and finally found professor liu. they had met only a few days ago.


    professor liu was not very willing to take on a case of borderline personality disorder because she was too busy lately and couldn¡¯t manage it, fearing that it would delay the patient¡¯s treatment. therefore, both parties were still negotiating.


    ye xiaoyu knew professor liu¡¯s authority in the industry and respected her.


    ¡°professor liu, how come you are here?¡±


    ¡°meiwei is my student. after she received the call from your sister, she felt that your sister might have a tendency of depression, so she informed me. xiao qian, follow her, and explain to her about depression.¡±


    ¡°i feel that my whole body, head and all, are aching now.¡± xiao qian didn¡¯t want to have any contact with ye xiaoyu.


    her whole body¡­and head ached? professor liu was almost suffocated by her anger.

 Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Chapter 612: Qian Zong and Bad Water

    Chapter 638: Chapter 612: Qian Zong and Bad Water


    Professor Liu glared at Xiao Qian, ¡°Hurry up!¡±


    ¡°Still uncomfortable¡­¡±


    ¡°If you cure this patient, I will send someone to the radio station to cover your shift for three days.¡±


    ¡°My one case is only worth three days, and it¡¯s an annoying patient¡¯s family member, oh, no, two annoying patient¡¯s family members.¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at Lu Zhi, then at Ye Xiaoyu, feeling like her whole body and head were going to hurt if she had that many heads.


    ¡°Seven days! Not a day more!¡± Professor Liu realized that her favorite student didn¡¯t want to treat the patient just because Steel Cannon was too cunning and trying to get a better deal.


    ¡°I won¡¯t suffer the indignity unless it¡¯s ten days!¡± Xiao Qian bargained.


    Professor Liu raised her hand, ¡°I¡¯m gonna slap you!¡±


    ¡°Fine, seven days, but you have to exclude holidays!¡± Xiao Qian knew when to quit.


    She touched Weiwei¡¯s unconscious face, then looked at the unmade-up Ye Xiaoyu, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Ye Xiaoyu witnessed the interaction between Xiao Qian and Professor Liu, finding it hard to believe that Meiwei was like this in private, let alone the affection Professor Liu had for Xiao Qian.


    Having dealt with Professor Liu, the old lady left a very rigid impression on Ye Xiaoyu, emanating an academic authority that made one admire from afar.


    But this solemn old lady was actually like family to Xiao Qian.


    As they went downstairs, Ye Xiaoyu looked at Xiao Qian questioningly.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to keep working at the radio station?¡±


    ¡°Only someone like you would think that job is good.¡± Xiao Qian wished her internship would end soon.


    It would be nice to be a freelancer, not having to go to bed so late, and earning a meager salary. If she didn¡¯t do this, she could earn lots of money by advising rich women on their marriages and relationships.


    She had a wedding to plan and lots of things to buy, and she was used to a luxurious lifestyle. All these things cost money.


    Thinking about having to stay at the radio station for a while, Xiao Qian imagined heaps of banknotes flying away and felt heartbroken.


    ¡°I thought you¡ª¡± Ye Xiaoyu paused.


    ¡°Thought I wanted to steal your position as the radio¡¯s top host? Haha, sorry, this low salary isn¡¯t even enough for me to buy a bag, not interested.¡± Xiao Qian bluntly said.


    ¡°What on earth did Yu Minglang see in you? All you care about is money, you¡¯re so vulgar!¡±


    ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re not vulgar? Why did you go after the son of the wealthiest man if you don¡¯t like him? You¡¯re just after his money. I love money because I earn it myself. What about you? However, I must admit you have skills, turning your made-up beauty into money. You¡¯re quite impressive ¨C I just don¡¯t know if Li Jia has seen you without makeup?¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    ¡°I bet he hasn¡¯t. Otherwise, would he feel deceived? It¡¯s natural for men to like beautiful women, after all, they want to reproduce with attractive offspring. But tell me, do you think using makeup techniques to turn your small, single-lidded eyes into big, double-lidded ones counts as deceiving the consumer?¡±


    ¡°I have double eyelids!¡± Ye Xiaoyu protested, and then added a guilty sentence in the face of Xiao Qian¡¯s contempt.


    ¡°Hidden double eyelids!¡±¡±Pfft!¡± Xiao Qian tried to hold back her laughter, but she failed to do so.


    Ye Xiaoyu got upset, ¡°Don¡¯t talk about me, talk about my sister!¡±


    Both of them had reached the toll booth, and Ye Xiaoyu started to pay. While waiting for the receipt, she asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian tried to suppress her laughter and spoke seriously, ¡°Right now, we suspect that your sister might have depression, but whether it¡¯s actually the case or not, we still need to wait for her to wake up for a definite diagnosis.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? She loves to laugh.¡±


    ¡°Patients with depression are not like what everyone thinks ¨C shedding tears and looking miserable all day long. In fact, many patients with depression struggle to blend into normal society and force themselves to act normal.¡±


    ¡°Meiwei, have you received too many emotional hotline calls and now think that everyone looks like they have a mental illness?¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s words were a bit impolite because she was concerned about her sister.


    Xiao Qian faced the accusation without any emotional fluctuations. Like emergency room doctors, she had heard similar reactions from many patients¡¯ families, who were unwilling to believe that their loved ones had mental illnesses.


    ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. Ninety percent of those who can talk about their feelings over the phone do not have mental illnesses. And even among those who do, it¡¯s not depression, because people with depression are unwilling to confide in others. They feel oppressed, but they don¡¯t want to tell anyone about it.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand. My sister is not an introverted child. How could she get so upset that she would have depression-¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just being upset. You don¡¯t understand the suffering of a depressed patient. In their world, everything they see turns gray, and even their family¡¯s joy and tears can¡¯t reach their heart. They can¡¯t feel the meaning of living. A feeling of despair emerges from the bottom of their heart, and there might even be a voice telling them, ¡®What¡¯s the point of living? Just die¡­''¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re scaring me¡­¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s hands trembled, and the receipt and change scattered onto the floor.


    ¡°In the eyes of ordinary people, depression is sadness, like the feeling of breaking up or losing a beloved pet. But the pain of depression patients is not that simple. Inside them is like a huge black hole that devours all their energy to live. They can¡¯t feel joy or sadness, and they can¡¯t even feel love.¡±


    Xiao Qian bent down to help her pick up the coins.


    ¡°Is it because you hate me that you¡¯re scaring me about my sister? You¡¯re like that!¡± At some point, Ye Xiaoyu started to cry, venting all her emotions.


    Too much had happened that day: her healthy sister just attempted suicide the moment before, and the Meiwei she disliked the most was now using a professional tone to describe something horrifying.


    Depression, such a ¡°trendy¡± disease¡ªhow could her sister get it?


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu, I¡¯m a doctor. No matter how much I dislike you, I¡¯ll adhere to my professional ethics as a doctor. I won¡¯t use a patient¡¯s condition to strike back.¡±


    ¡°But why do you have to deal with Weiwei? Don¡¯t you hate me? Are you trying to harm Weiwei?¡±


    ¡°First of all, when I met her, I didn¡¯t know she was your sister. Secondly, if it weren¡¯t for her name being similar to mine¡ª¡±


    Her name was similar to Xiao Wei¡¯s, and she was about a daughter¡¯s age. Xiao Qian took the case very seriously, especially when she was answering the child¡¯s call, it felt like she was listening to her daughter¡¯s voice, a hallucination Xiao Qian had been longing for.


    ¡°Similar to what?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. If you don¡¯t trust me to treat Weiwei, you can find my teacher. My teacher is like the ultimate goddess of mercy who will surely take a case related to children.¡±


    Since Weiwei was Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s sister and Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t like her, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to push herself onto them. Treatment by her teacher was just as good, if not better.


    ¡°Won¡¯t she refuse to treat Weiwei? Li Jia¡¯s family offered her hundreds of thousands, and she still refused.¡±


    ¡°Do you vulgar people only have money in your eyes? My teacher might not treat Li Jia, but that doesn¡¯t mean she won¡¯t treat Weiwei. If you don¡¯t believe me, shall we bet on it?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes shifted, and a mischievous idea popped into her head.

 Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: Chapter 613: Boss Qian Hehehe

    Chapter 639: Chapter 613: Boss Qian Hehehe


    Would someone really give up hundreds of thousands in treatment fees to take on a non-profit medical case?


    Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t believe it; it challenged her values.


    Her father was a manager at a private sector company. Sure, he had a fancy title, but everyone knew how unstable the private sector could be. He might be earning good money today, and packing his bags tomorrow.


    Her mother was in sales. The business card she handed out said ¡®manager¡¯, but she was just working for a shell company, going from hospital to hospital with some materials, making a profit on medical supplies. Selling one piece of equipment could feed them for half a year, but they couldn¡¯t sell more than one or two a year.


    Ye Xiaoyu had a stable job but faced immense work pressure. Her family¡¯s living standard was pretty good. Outsiders would consider them middle-class, but everyone in the family was putting in their all just to keep up appearances.


    Ye Xiaoyu couldn¡¯t believe anyone wouldn¡¯t care about hundreds of thousands.


    But Xiao Qian just scoffed at her with contempt, sounding almost exactly like Professor Liu.


    ¡°You still don¡¯t understand a doctor¡¯s dignity. My teacher¡¯s spiritual level is something you couldn¡¯t reach in a lifetime. In her eyes, some things are more important than money. I bet she¡¯ll take it.¡±


    ¡°I bet she won¡¯t. How much do you want to bet?¡± Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t believe that Professor Liu would have time to deal with her own sister when she didn¡¯t have time to deal with Li Jia¡¯s hundreds of thousands.


    ¡°Vulgar! I¡¯m a person with an ID card. If I gamble money with you and Xiao Qiang finds out, won¡¯t he try to reform my thinking? After all, we¡¯re already very rich.¡±


    With a snap, a handful of jabs to the heart irritated Ye Xiaoyu. Her disgusted expression deeply satisfied Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Why am I starting to hate you more and more?¡±


    ¡°Whether you hate me or like me doesn¡¯t matter to me. The sun will still rise, I¡¯ll eat when I want to eat, sleep when I want to sleep, and marry when I want to marry.¡±


    Dealing with a rival in love, Boss Qian never held back.


    ¡°What do you want to bet on?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll bet on makeup. If my teacher takes the case, you don¡¯t wear makeup for a week and meet people with a bare face. If my teacher doesn¡¯t take it¡ª¡±


    ¡°What will you do?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll wear heavy makeup for a week. How about that?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to bet on something so meaningless!¡±


    ¡°Oh, you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t be afraid to say no.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder!¡±


    ¡°Why not bet then?¡±


    ¡°I just don¡¯t want to.¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s still Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Alright, alright, I won¡¯t force a patient.¡±


    ¡°Fine, I accept!¡± Ye Xiaoyu let the provocation get to her head and accepted this unfair agreement under Xiao Qian¡¯s taunting.


    Only when she noticed Xiao Qian¡¯s meaningful smile did she realize that she seemed¡­ to have been tricked!


    Not wearing makeup made it hard for her to concentrate, and she felt uneasy. She rushed here today because she was worried about her younger sister, but feeling unwell was like having a high fever. If she couldn¡¯t wear makeup for a week, she felt like she might die.


    As soon as Ye Xiaoyu thought of putting on makeup, her hand uncontrollably pulled out a tube of lipstick from her bag. She applied it as she walked upstairs. Xiao Qian watched with amazement at her impressive skill. How did she manage to not get it on the outside of her lips?


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu, what¡¯s your relationship with Ye Xiaowei? Is your mom not her real mom?¡±


    ¡°How did you know? Did Weiwei tell you?¡±¡±Hmm.¡±


    ¡°Actually, Weiwei is my uncle¡¯s child. Her mother passed away after giving birth to her, and her father died in a car accident while working outside. My dad took her in, and she has been living with our family since she was very young. She calls my dad ¡®Dad¡¯ and my mom ¡®Mom¡¯.¡±


    ¡°You must really like her.¡± He liked her so much that he even rushed out without thinking about his OCD.


    ¡°Yeah, she is a particularly good young girl. Sometimes when I¡¯m tired outside, seeing her smile makes me feel a bit more relaxed¡ªI don¡¯t know why I¡¯m telling you this, I hate you.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like you either.¡±


    When they returned to the monitoring room, they handed the paperwork to the nurse. Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s mother, Lu Zhi, went to get the things needed for the hospital stay. Ye¡¯s father stayed outside the monitoring room. Professor Liu had already told him once about the current condition of the child. Although the child¡¯s life was out of danger now, follow-up psychological intervention was needed. Because at this stage, if there is no good psychologist to guide, there may still be suicidal situations for patients with depression.


    ¡°Teacher, the patient¡¯s family doesn¡¯t accept my treatment. Can you accept it?¡± Xiao Qian asked straightforwardly.


    ¡°Oh? Why? Chen Xiaoqian is my best student. She is capable of treating Weiwei.¡±


    ¡°Because¡ª¡± Ye Xiaoyu hesitated.


    ¡°Because I once had an unrequited crush on Yu Gangdan, and even played tennis with him for a while. She dislikes me now when she sees me, and I¡¯m not happy when I see her either. That¡¯s it.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s direct statement made Ye Xiaoyu blush.


    Professor Liu just gave a deep, meaningful look at Ye Xiaoyu and shook his head.


    ¡°This obviously isn¡¯t Yu Gangdan¡¯s type. That kid is too picky about his partners. I suspect he has emotional cleanliness. If it weren¡¯t for Xiaoqiang-type women following him, they would both torment each other. So, young lady, you are very lucky. You wouldn¡¯t have a good time with Yu Gangdan. My apprentice is fine. She can handle Yu Gangdan and she is almost flawless. She is just right to accompany someone with cleanliness.¡±


    Is this comforting Ye Xiaoyu, or complimenting Xiao Qian in disguise?


    It¡¯s a mystery¡­


    Xiao Qian found Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s expression amusing. The teacher really is protective of her students, huh.


    Ye Xiaoyu felt awkward after being told off by Professor Liu. Just like people with obsessive-compulsive disorder about makeup, she thought that everything had to do with not wearing makeup. Did Professor Liu deliberately say that Xiao Qian¡¯s natural face was prettier than hers because she didn¡¯t have makeup on today?


    She was just about to touch her bag when she heard Professor Liu add another sentence.


    ¡°Don¡¯t put on makeup. Last time you touched up your makeup three times in one hour in my place, I suspected you had OCD. Your problem isn¡¯t big or small. Don¡¯t be too sensitive and don¡¯t blame everything on not wearing makeup. Look at this Steel Cannon, she is thick-skinned all day long. If she put on makeup one day, Yu Gangdan would dislike her and complain about eating lipstick¡ª¡±


    ¡°He told you that?!¡± Xiao Qian suddenly wanted to beat up her own Er Ha.


    How can you share such things with elders!


    ¡°He let your Uncle Liu hear it when he was bragging with his subordinates. Allegedly, this guy also has his own lipstick tasting experience¡­¡±


    Damn! Yu Xiaoqiang, you wait for me! Xiao Qian wanted to kill Yu Minglang. He had taken his stupidity to a whole new level, what freaking tasting experience!


    And the teacher, who was dignified on the surface, was eavesdropping on the conversation. Unbelievable!


    Ye Xiaoyu felt uncomfortable listening to the conversation between Xiao Qian and the teacher, and her urge to put on makeup decreased significantly.


    ¡°Professor Liu, can you treat my sister?¡± Ye Xiaoyu brought the topic back on track.


    ¡°Yes, I can. I¡¯ll push back the two projects on my hands. You, yes, you, don¡¯t look anywhere else! I¡¯ll take over your work, and you¡¯ll have to help me with some of mine!¡± Professor Liu pointed at Xiao Qian, who was pretending to be an ordinary person.


    ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m just a baby. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to handle it.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t act like a child! Are you trying to bargain with me again?¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡±

 Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Chapter 614 Begins Tug of War

    Chapter 640: Chapter 614 Begins Tug of War


    ¡°You really won¡¯t take it?¡± Ye Xiaoyu was surprised. Were there really people who did not love money?


    Professor Liu didn¡¯t have time to answer before a nurse stepped out, reporting that the patient had regained consciousness. But, she seemed to be in an abnormal state, so they required the immediate presence of her family members.


    The ventilator was already removed, and Ye Xiaowei, who had just returned from the brink of death, didn¡¯t show any emotional fluctuations that a normal person would in these circumstances. The process of stomach washing is very painful, especially when consuming sleeping pills to commit suicide, which is one of the most uncomfortable ways to die. She should be in a great deal of pain now, but she had no reaction. She just stared blankly at the ceiling.


    It was as if she didn¡¯t belong to this world.


    ¡°Young people these days, ready to give up at the slightest difficulty, what is so unbearable? Normal people think overdosing sleeping pills is the least painful way to die, that is nonsense! Sleeping pills make one feel like they¡¯re experiencing seasickness 10 times worse. Your consciousness is blurred, but you can still feel pain everywhere in your body, including internal organs. Dying is not that easy. If you can live well, then don¡¯t think about these messy things¡ª¡ª¡±


    An older nurse was nagging as she spoke to her in the ICU.


    Xiao Qian and Professor Liu simultaneously frowned.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Xiao Qian reprimanded.


    The old nurse, full of a strong sense of mission, was unconvinced even after being reprimanded by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Did I say anything wrong?¡±


    ¡°Who would willingly do such a thing if they could live well? You know nothing! Do your job instead of giving her your life lessons. You are not her and you have no idea how she feels.¡±


    For patients with moderate to severe depression, they too desperately want to continue living, but the suffering it brings is simply too unbearable. Accusation from others would only increase their feelings of guilt and have no beneficial impact on their condition at all.


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s voice, the previously emotionless Xiaowei puts in huge effort to turn her head to see. But her body feels heavy, as if she¡¯s trapped in quicksand, unable to move. She wanted to speak, but couldn¡¯t make a sound since the side effects of the medication she took for suicide usually last for one or two days before she could talk again.


    Noticing her attention, Xiao Qian quickly approached, holding her hand with one hand and gently stroked her forehead with the other, letting her feel the warmth of her hand.


    ¡°Weiwei, hi, I¡¯m your sister Meiwei. I came to see you.¡±


    Weiwei¡¯s gaze slowly shifted from being unfocused to focusing on Xiao Qian. She wanted to know if this was a hallucination.


    At this moment, her body seems to be floating in the air, everything around her functioning in slow motion. However, the beautiful young woman in front of her brought a splash of color to her world.


    She opened her eyes wide and tried hard to see ¨C was this really Meiwei, the voice she¡¯d only ever heard on the radio?


    ¡°It¡¯s me. Don¡¯t think about anything right now. I¡¯m here, and nothing is going to take you away from me. I understand that you are suffering right now, that you don¡¯t want to feel this way but can¡¯t help it. It¡¯s okay, just rest for now. When you regain your strength, I will help you. Your heart caught a bit of a cold, I can treat it. Don¡¯t be afraid, just rest, now be a good girl¡­ ¡±


    Holding Weiwei¡¯s hand, Xiao Qian could feel the weak grip of the young girl who had just regained consciousness trying to hold on to her hand. This small sign of strength made Xiao Qian understand that she was this child¡¯s last hope for survival.


    Weiwei wanted to express something, but couldn¡¯t say anything. Tears flowed uncontrollably from the corner of her eyes. Xiao Qian gently wiped them away for her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, or upset, I understand how you¡¯re feeling, I understand your pain. It¡¯s okay, I can cure you.¡±


    This scene deeply moved Professor Liu and Ye Xiaoyu.


    They could sense the trust that a girl in utter despair had in Xiao Qian.


    They were meeting for the first time.


    However, Xiao Qian¡¯s voice had accompanied Weiwei through many nights. Weiwei had been trying to understand societal emotions and integrate with society by listening to her programs, trying to disguise herself more like a normal person.


    But she was not able to find the normal emotions she sought in the programs. However, she developed a liking for Xiao Qian. Compared to what normal people might feel, this liking was very faint. But for a depression patient, being able to find something they like is extremely hard.


    Patients who don¡¯t see a reason to live often don¡¯t have anything they like, but that doesn¡¯t mean they don¡¯t need care and understanding. It¡¯s just that ordinary people often struggle to express their care in a way that suits the patient. Sometimes, the care shown by their family can even become a burden on the patient.


    Meiwei, an idol who seemed untouchable and out of reach, suddenly appearing beside a young girl who had lost all hope for the world, brought a glimmer of hope to Weiwei, but also added to Xiao Qian¡¯s burden.


    ¡°Go to sleep, I¡¯m here with you.¡± Xiao Qian stood beside her bed, holding her hand until she fell asleep.


    When she turned around, she only saw Ye Xiaoyu and Professor Liu; her nominal parents had run off to discuss expenses with the doctor.


    ¡°Do you see now? Apart from Xiao Qian, this child is unlikely to accept treatment from any other therapist,¡± said Professor Liu to Ye Xiaoyu.


    ¡°Are you sure you can save my sister?¡± Ye Xiaoyu was frightened by the uncharacteristic look on her sister¡¯s face just then.


    This was not the cheerful little girl she remembered. The impression she got from the girl on the bed was that she had already died, and it was only after seeing Xiao Qian that she showed a hint of life. However, even someone like Ye Xiaoyu, who didn¡¯t understand psychology, could see that her sister had almost lost all will to live.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go outside to talk.¡±


    Once in the hallway, Professor Liu stood beside Xiao Qian, while Ye Xiaoyu folded her arms across her chest, a defensive and distrusting gesture.


    She didn¡¯t trust Meiwei, but it seemed that now, aside from Meiwei, there was really no one else who could save Weiwei.


    ¡°I must tell you objectively, there are many types of depression, and each case varies. Causes also vary. But regardless of the type, we must be prepared to fight a long battle. To give you an example, we are now playing tug of war, and Weiwei is standing in the middle of the rope. On one side are doctors like me and the family members like you, on the other side is the God of Death. If we lose the tug of war, you can imagine the consequences¡­¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s only 15, how could this happen!¡± Ye Xiaoyu just couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Even preschool children can suffer from mental illnesses, it has nothing to do with age. Let her stay in the hospital for observation for a few days. Once her physical condition is out of danger, we¡¯ll ask for a psychiatrist to prescribe medication. Just psychological intervention alone won¡¯t be enough, she must also be medicated.¡±


    ¡°Will my sister end up with a mental illness?¡± The term psych ward sounded terrifying to Ye Xiaoyu, making her immediately think of the word ¡®madman¡¯.


    ¡°What you need to think about now is how to snatch your sister back from the hands of the God of Death, not these things.¡± Xiao Qian was in the middle of explaining her condition to her, when she heard a commotion nearby and looked up. Weiwei¡¯s foster mother was arguing with the doctor.


    She vaguely heard a few words such as ¡°money¡±, ¡°ripping us off¡±, ¡°I know what you¡¯re up to¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian sighed, thinking of an important factor.


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu, do you live alone?¡±

 Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Chapter 615: Coveting Me, Forcing You Without Negotiation

    Chapter 641: Chapter 615: Coveting Me, Forcing You Without Negotiation


    ¡°My boyfriend bought me a house, it¡¯s still being renovated, so I¡¯m staying in the company dormitory now¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re still showing off your property like this? I see you¡¯re really not in any hurry. Fine, don¡¯t give me that angry look, I know you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Your vanity must be stronger than most people¡¯s. But from now on, you¡¯ll listen to me.¡±


    Professor Liu found it amusing to see Xiao Qian making Ye Xiaoyu speechless. This little steel cannon really had a narrow view, and since Yu Gangdan¡¯s school days, she had been trampling on others at any opportunity. Moreover, she managed to combine this pettiness with her treatment of patients. It was surprisingly harmonious and unified.


    ¡°I don¡¯t even know if what you¡¯re saying is right¡­¡± Ye Xiaoyu was already somewhat convinced by Xiao Qian after seeing her interactions with her younger sister, but she wouldn¡¯t admit it out loud.


    But Boss Qian never cared for those hypocritical people. She had dealt with lots of weirdoes, and someone like Ye Xiaoyu wasn¡¯t even worth a second glance.


    ¡°How about a bet? No makeup for two months?¡±


    ¡°You say it, whatever you want!¡± Ye Xiaoyu felt like she was helplessly being ridden on by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°First, when your sister can be discharged from the hospital, I¡¯ll consult with the psychiatrist and then we¡¯ll come up with a treatment plan. The process will be long because it¡¯s a recurring issue. I alone can¡¯t handle it, and your parents aren¡¯t suitable to care for a depression patient, so you need to cooperate with me.¡±


    ¡°But I¡­ I have to work!¡±


    ¡°Up to you, this is your family¡¯s child. If you¡¯re not determined, she¡¯ll have no hope. Of course, you can send her to a mental hospital, but as far as I know, domestic facilities haven¡¯t been up to par these past few years.¡±


    Without family members to accompany her, the mental hospital would be crowded and Weiwei would be put together with other depression patients. This would be far from ideal for a child of her age.


    ¡°For your work, I can talk to the director to help you adjust your time.¡± Professor Liu spoke up.


    Ye Xiaoyu nodded without hesitation.


    ¡°Second, you need to move to my apartment complex. The house across from mine seems to be available for rent. You can move there with Weiwei.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face showed disgust as if she had eaten a fly. Living with Meiwei would be even more terrifying than going out without makeup!


    Even Professor Liu raised her eyebrows, she had expected Xiao Qian to intervene, but she didn¡¯t expect it to be so thorough, which was a bit unlike Xiao Qian¡¯s character.


    ¡°I have a complete treatment plan for the child. I need to interact with her as much as possible, and being closer to me will be better for control. Be content, if it weren¡¯t for your similar names and ages, I wouldn¡¯t be so thorough.¡± Xiao Qian said arrogantly with her chin raised.


    ¡°Fine¡­ but don¡¯t let my sister know about my issues, especially¡­ about Yu Minglang, and the competition with you at the station. Meiwei, you can do whatever you want to me, but you can¡¯t talk about me in front of my sister.¡±


    Xiao Qian responded, sizing up Ye Xiaoyu from head to toe and making a few clicking noises, giving her goosebumps.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°I just thought of an ancient saying, ¡®Evil but fearing others to know, there is still goodness in evil.¡¯ It means that even though you¡¯re doing something wrong, you fear being found out and still have a sense of shame. This shows that you haven¡¯t gone beyond redemption. You know it¡¯s wrong to covet a married man, and you¡¯re embarrassed for your sister to know, so why are you still trying to hook up with my Xiao Qiang?¡±


    ¡°Mei¡­Wei!¡± Ye Xiaoyu clenched her fists, wanting to beat her up so badly!


    ¡°No need to shout so loudly, I¡¯m not deaf. By the way, I need to talk to you about my consultation fee.¡±


    ¡°If you can¡¯t cure me, I won¡¯t pay you!¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s my best student, she can do it.¡± Professor Liu enjoyed watching this scene, as her apprentice¡¯s way of being jealous was quite unique and assertive, and quite entertaining to watch.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be impatient, let¡¯s make a gentleman¡¯s agreement. If I don¡¯t cure you, I won¡¯t take your consultation fee. My usual fee is this much,¡± Xiao Qian showed a ¡®5¡¯ gesture, and Ye Xiaoyu nodded immediately.


    ¡°Is it five thousand? Okay!¡± Her salary wasn¡¯t high, just over a thousand a month without bonuses. Even with the allowance, there wasn¡¯t much to spare. However, she also liked to buy cosmetics, so she didn¡¯t have much in savings. Five thousand wasn¡¯t a small sum, but it was manageable.


    Xiao Qian glanced at Professor Liu awkwardly and cleared her throat, ¡°That¡¯s the price per hour¡­¡±


    Professor Liu glared at Xiao Qian, this little brat! How could she charge so much?!


    How could Xiao Qian tell her mentor that 5,000 per hour was her regular price, and she would even charge tens of thousands for rich targets?


    Seeing her teacher¡¯s unhappy face, Xiao Qian quickly added with an apologetic smile, ¡°It¡¯s a market economy, with free pricing. No forcing or coercing, it¡¯s all voluntary!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll settle our accounts later!¡± Professor Liu glared at Xiao Qian, this money-grubber. No wonder she said that Xiao Qian was like a nouveau riche, buying properties left and right, she was practically a quack doctor in the industry!


    ¡°You¡¯re too much, I¡¯ll report you for price gouging!¡± Ye Xiaoyu was shocked by Xiao Qian¡¯s price.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be so tense, you¡¯re Xiao Qiang¡¯s old classmate. I¡¯ll give you a pre-enemy price.¡±


    Pre-enemy price¡­ It didn¡¯t sound like anything good would happen.


    Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s mouth twitched as Xiao Qian continued to explain.


    ¡°I don¡¯t even want your money. You¡¯re an impoverished anchor, so poor that you even snatch my program that has no perks! How can I ask for your money?¡±


    ¡°Meiwei, enough!¡± Was this treatment or an insult?


    If time could turn back and Ye Xiaoyu had known that her future male god would find such a female destroyer, and that she would be the only one that could save her sister, she would never have messed with Yu Minglang. It was always upsetting to provoke Meiwei, suffering one heartache after another!


    Xiao Qian had no sympathy for her. Sanitary napkins and Xiao Qiang were things that she couldn¡¯t lend out, so if she didn¡¯t torment Ye Xiaoyu to death for coveting Xiao Qiang, how could she survive in the villain circle in the future, and how could she live up to the character she¡¯d created for herself?


    ¡°My consultation fee isn¡¯t money. For every hour I treat your sister, you¡¯ll work an hour as a part-time worker in my house, including but not limited to: washing clothes, cooking, shopping, tidying up the room, scrubbing the toilet, wiping windows, wiping cars, fixing electrical circuits, unclogging drains¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian counted on her fingers while Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face turned green.


    Professor Liu almost burst out laughing when she heard the outrageous yet cute consultation fee.


    There really wasn¡¯t anyone else more vengeful than Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Teacher, am I being unreasonable? Even the worst doctors in our field charge at least ten or eight yuan per hour, right? And that¡¯s how much a part-time worker would cost now, right? We¡¯ll take labor as payment, and no one will owe anyone!¡±


    If you covet my Xiao Qiang, you¡¯re dead ¨C fair enough!

 Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: Chapter 616: Its not a tease this time, meow~

    Chapter 642: Chapter 616: It¡¯s not a tease this time, meow~


    Xiao Qian really liked money, but she couldn¡¯t buy the obedience of her ex-rival in love with money. Instead, she preferred to rip off Ye Xiaoyu and receive a different kind of reward, which was quite satisfying.


    After reaching an agreement, Xiao Qian sent Professor Liu home from the hospital.


    ¡°5,000 for an hour?¡± Professor Liu asked with a dangerous tone as he buckled his seat belt.


    Without turning on the air conditioner, they already felt a chill. Xiao Qian answered with a smile on her face.


    ¡°I occasionally do charity work, never forget the original intention!¡±


    Professor Liu was amused, but when he thought about it, Xiao Qian did indeed do some charity work this time, even though it also had the suspicion of cleaning up her ex-rival in love. Overall, her performance was not bad.


    ¡°Steel Cannon, why are you so devoted to this child? You don¡¯t need to be with a depression patient day and night, do you?¡±


    Moving the patient to the house opposite to hers seemed a little too devoted.


    For a black-hearted doctor who dared to charge people 5,000 and even more, Xiao Qian cared a lot about the younger sister of her ex-rival in love.


    ¡°That¡¯s my original intention.¡± Xiao Qian looked straight ahead and drove steadily.


    Professor Liu understood it as Xiao Qian¡¯s original intention to treat patients with benevolence.


    But what Xiao Qian was thinking about was her little angel, Xiao Wei. If Xiao Wei asked her to save someone, she would do her best to save them.


    Three days later, Xiao Qian got up at noon, and the diligent Yu Liumei had her breakfast and lunch ready on the table, standing by the window with a towel on her head.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, good afternoon!¡±


    ¡°Why did you make this hairstyle?¡± Xiao Qian asked, puzzled.


    ¡°I have a job interview this afternoon, I¡¯m afraid my hair will get greasy from cooking. Sister-in-law, don¡¯t you think I look like a teacher now?¡± Liumei made a serious posture, and Xiao Qian nodded.


    ¡°Pretty good.¡±


    She remembered that Yu Liumei had an interview at a private middle school this afternoon to be a PE teacher.


    ¡°Someone is moving in. It seems like someone is coming to our house across the street. You eat first, sister-in-law; I¡¯ll go check.¡± Liumei was kind-hearted, but Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°No need to check. She¡¯ll come to us on her own later. We¡¯ll have someone to help us with housework in the future.¡± Xiao Qian ate soup leisurely, and with her silk pajamas on, she indeed gave off a landlady vibe.


    ¡°Ah! It¡¯s her! Isn¡¯t she the radio host?¡± Liumei recognized her, the one with delicate makeup and sunglasses who came out of the car was the host she had seen on stage two days ago. It was said that she came to do an interactive outdoor program for the radio station.


    ¡°She¡¯ll also have another identity, which is our free laborer. Don¡¯t be too polite to her. Write down the dishes you want for dinner and let her buy groceries and cook. Also, let her wash our clothes.¡±


    ¡°¡­Sister-in-law, is this appropriate?¡± Liumei didn¡¯t know much about Ye Xiaoyu and felt a bit reluctant to let such a beautiful girl do the chores.


    She and Xiao Qian lived together, taking turns to do housework. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t cook, so she washed clothes while Liumei cooked, and they both cleaned the house when they had time.


    ¡°This person had a crush on your brother in high school. Now she needs my help, so I want to train her. Do you understand?¡±


    Yu Liumei understood immediately and stood up.


    ¡°What are you looking for?¡± Xiao Qian asked curiously.


    ¡°I remember I have a pair of dirty running shoes that need cleaning. Let her do it.¡± Dare to ruin the perfect marriage of her brother and sister-in-law? Unforgivable!


    Pfft! Xiao Qian laughed.


    ¡°My martial arts master has a famous saying: people who think too much do so because they are idle. Sister-in-law, rest assured, I will keep her so busy she won¡¯t have time to think about other people¡¯s husbands!¡±¡±Good~¡± The boss loves such a good roommate, one that can instantly understand.


    After the meal, the doorbell rang on time, and Ye Xiaoyu was there, carrying a small bag and wearing sunglasses, looking like a big star. Beside her was the pale Ye Xiaowei, who had just come out of the hospital.


    ¡°Sister Meiwei!¡± Seeing Xiao Qian, Ye Xiaowei showed a brilliant smile.


    ¡°The little beauty is here~¡± Xiao Qian reached out and hugged her.


    ¡°I heard that I could live with sister and was so happy. I didn¡¯t expect to be neighbors with Sister Meiwei too. Wow, am I dreaming?¡± Weiwei had dark circles under her eyes, looking tired, but trying hard to smile.


    It was hard to imagine that this child tried to commit suicide with such extreme measures just a few days ago. Her radiant smile made Yu Liumei, who was meeting her for the first time, feel very fond of her.


    Even Ye Xiaoyu felt that her sister¡¯s condition didn¡¯t seem that serious; after being discharged from the hospital, she had been trying hard to smile and chattering with everyone in her now-hoarse voice from stomach pumping.


    Only Xiao Qian could sense the helplessness of the child, who was pretending to be cheerful.


    In fact, she couldn¡¯t really smile and didn¡¯t feel happy at all. She just thought that if she behaved like this, the people around her would feel more at ease. The child was forcing herself.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, you don¡¯t have to smile if you can¡¯t. Do whatever you want here.¡± Xiao Qian hugged Ye Xiaowei, and after feeling her stiff body, her pity for the girl increased.


    She was not much older than her own brother, but Chen Zilong was an utterly heartless person, always laughing and never taking anything to heart.


    Being truly heartless and pretending to be cheerful are two different feelings. It¡¯s like wearing a mask while your soul watches everything without any fluctuations from above, yet your body still has to pretend to fit into society. Knowing that behaving this way would make the people around her feel at ease, so she tried hard to disguise herself.


    But this way, it¡¯s even more painful. Xiao Qian took her hand and made Ye Xiaowei sit on the sofa, then called Liumei over.


    ¡°Meizi, tell her what we want for dinner tonight. Once Comrade Xiao Yu arrives, our hourly worker and shift worker can take a break.¡±


    When have we ever had hourly workers, Sister-in-law? Yu Liumei winks at Xiao Qian.


    Now we do! Isn¡¯t it Ye Xiaoyu? Xiao Qian winks back at her.


    Oh, I get it!


    ¡°Well, Comrade Xiao Yu, my sister-in-law and I are not picky eaters. Let¡¯s have something light for tonight, like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall or something like that.¡±


    ¡°You want to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?¡± Ye Xiaoyu thought, why not choke them to death?


    ¡°Let¡¯s save that for another day; let¡¯s have something simple instead. Can you make Northeastern stew? Let¡¯s have that and then Cold Noodles, Fried Pork in Scoop, and Five-Color Steamed Buns for the staple food. Make sure it¡¯s nutritious. Also, buy some beer to put in the fridge. My sister-in-law and I occasionally like to have a drink. And about the midnight snack¡­¡±


    As Yu Liumei said each dish, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face turned greener.


    ¡°Can I order takeout?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked up and saw that Ye Xiaoyu was already helpless when met with her all-knowing gaze, ¡°Fine, you can¡¯t; I get it!¡±


    She wanted to keep a straight face, but when she saw her sister¡¯s clear eyes, she had to restrain her anger.


    So she put on a smiling face, ¡°Weiwei, what would you like to eat? Sister will cook for you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not picky.¡± Weiwei didn¡¯t feel like eating anything; even eating had become a pain.


    ¡°Prepare a balanced meal for her, in addition to the dishes mentioned above, make some Large Shrimp for Weiwei. From now on, this child will eat with us.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Ye Xiaoyu, who was about to lose her temper, and seriously added.


    ¡°I¡¯m not teasing you this time; food is also a way of treatment.¡±


    Ye Xiaoyu took a deep breath, fine, I¡¯ll endure it!

 Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Chapter 619: Analyzing the Sand Table While Admiring Some Long Legs!

    Chapter 645: Chapter 619: Analyzing the Sand Table While Admiring Some Long Legs!


    Liao Fugui immediately spotted the difference.


    ¡°Was this made by a patient with a mood disorder?¡±


    Liao Fugui is an expert in diagnosing mental disorders, and sandplay therapy is his elective course; he could identify such specially arranged sand table at a glance.


    ¡°It¡¯s a patient with depression, which is also a type of mood disorder. Fu Gui, have you noticed any issues?¡± Xiao Qian was planning to discuss this with someone, and it was perfect timing when Liao Fugui arrived.


    ¡°This is a female, psychologically immature, socially inept, and has a severe mood disorder. She has problems in relations between genders, and this problem seems to have come from her father.¡±


    ¡°Great minds think alike. A poisonous snake got the place of the father ¨C which is kind of odd.¡±


    ¡°The snake represents many things, perhaps you just had a poisonous snake and she just put it there casually.¡±


    ¡°Not really, I have many types of snakes; she took quite long to choose the snake. I even specifically pointed out to her that it¡¯s a poisonous snake, and she told me that¡¯s precisely what she wants.¡±


    ¡°A poisonous snake symbolizes her father¡­ That¡¯s somewhat unreasonable; did her father beat her up? Was he violent? Or was he¡­ No, that¡¯s impossible, too cruel.¡± Such occurrences are rather rare domestically.


    Liao Fugui walked around the sand table, inspecting every detail carefully without missing anything. He even bent over to look from the bottom up. His legs already looked quite long ¨C too long?!


    As Liao Fugui raised his head, his face suddenly turned red.


    Yu Liumei, holding a fruit plate, stood at the other end of the sand table. From this bottom-up perspective, the visual effect was even more shocking; her legs were so long¡­


    ¡°Sister-in-law, it¡¯s your friend.¡± Liumei handed the fruit plate to Liao Fugui and flashed a brilliant smile at him.


    ¡°Hello there, I am Yu Liumei.¡±


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    This pair of long legs brought him a major visual impact. Liumei¡¯s skin was a little darker than the average girl, but this made her more memorable. That night, Liao Fugui dreamed about a honey-colored large butterfly which was flying, and suddenly turned into a pair of long legs¡­


    ¡°This is my brother Liao Fugui, his official title is Deputy Chief Physician of Forensic Psychiatry, and this is Ming Lang¡¯s cousin, Yu Liumei.¡± Xiao Qian formally introduced them.


    ¡°Such a young Deputy Chief Forensic Physician? Wow, you must have really high academic qualifications?¡±


    ¡°Not bad¡­¡± When it came to a female companion, Liao Fugui got a bit nervous, especially such a pretty one; the length of her legs¡­


    ¡°He has a Doctorate in Forensic Psychiatry.¡±


    ¡°Wow, such a handsome doctor, that¡¯s impressive! I envy you all who are good at school, unlike me, even getting a bachelor¡¯s degree took me so much effort.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that, um, a great leader once said, those with lower education levels often stand out as talented and ambitious young ones, so you can do it too!¡± Liao Fugui avoided looking at her long legs and earnestly encouraged her while looking somewhere else.


    Xiao Qian rolled her eyes. When would he change this bad habit of reciting quotes? Probably never.


    ¡°Truly a scholar, much better than my boyfriend.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Liumei in shock, ¡°When did you find a boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°In my second year of University? I forgot, it¡¯s been a few years.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never heard you mention him¡­¡± Xiao Qian had always thought that Liumei was single. The important thing is, Liumei had been living with Xiao Qian for so long, but she had never seen Liumei calling or writing a letter to this nonexistent boyfriend.


    ¡°I sometimes forget that I have a boyfriend, he works at the borders, we have been together for more than 2 years, and we¡¯ve made less than 10 calls, dated twice, wrote three letters?¡± Liumei couldn¡¯t remember the exact details, but it was something like that.


    ¡°¡­ Are you sure, you are still together?¡± Xiao Qian was shocked by these numbers.


    To be together for 2 years and make less than 10 phone calls was pretty shocking.


    ¡°Absolutely, we plan to get married this winter.¡± Liumei was confused by the surprised expressions on Xiao Qian and Liao Fugui. Had she said something strange?


    Xiao Qian swallowed, ¡°you¡­ are getting married?¡±


    ¡°Why not? It¡¯s about time to settle down. If he doesn¡¯t come back from there, I am fine here on my own. Hey, are you guys okay?¡± Liumei waived in front of Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes. Xiao Qian¡¯s expression was quite funny, as if she was in shock.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think, 2 years and 10 calls, 2 dates, isn¡¯t that a bit too little?¡± Liao Fugui cautiously hinted, though he knew the sincerity of his words might not be taken seriously.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this normal because all men are busy?¡± Liumei didn¡¯t feel anything was out of place. She found a boyfriend when she saw everyone in University doing so. At that time, one of the university¡¯s instructors asked her out, she agreed since he was quite handsome, but he was transferred shortly after they got together.


    ¡°Even if he is busy, he shouldn¡¯t have just made 10 calls in 2 years, right??¡± Xiao Qian questioned.


    ¡°He told me he was very busy, work was hard.¡±


    ¡°He can¡¯t be busier than my man, can he?¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t finished her sentence when her phone rang.


    It was Yu Minglang. Xiao Qian glanced at Liumei as if to say, see, told you so!


    Yu Xiaoqiang was indeed very busy, but as long as he had time, he would definitely give Xiao Qian a call or make time to write letters, saving them to send to her together later on. However, 10 calls in 2 years was astonishing.


    What was even more astounding was, Liumei was planning to marry such a man?


    Xiao Qian went to the balcony to take the call, leaving Liao Fugui and Yu Liumei alone in the living room, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.


    Yu Liumei initially wanted to chat with Liao Fugui about something, but seeing his serious meditation-like posture, she didn¡¯t know what to say.


    This Deputy Chief Forensic Physician with high qualifications was so aloof ¨C this was a misunderstanding on Liumei¡¯s part. It wasn¡¯t him being aloof, but he didn¡¯t know where to look. Liumei was wearing short shorts and a large t-shirt at home, her honey-colored skin was particularly pleasing to the eye. Liao Fugui suspected that her bare legs might even approach one meter in length, they were too long¡­


    ¡°We just had dinner, Fugui came over. Yeah, I¡¯m good¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s voice, chatting intermittently, came from the balcony. Looking at this situation, the call wasn¡¯t going to end in less than ten or twenty minutes. Liumei, afraid of the awkward atmosphere, took the initiative to propose.


    ¡°Can this sand table cure everything?¡±


    ¡°Only for certain psychological and mental disorders. The sand table itself has the symbolic meaning of a psychological container. In the theory of sandplay therapy, we believe that everyone has the ability to self-heal mental wounds. The sandplay game is to express inner feelings through visual effects.¡± Upon hearing her question, Liao Fugui sat up straight immediately.


    For some reason, he always felt nervous whenever he saw her, and even had difficulty speaking fluidly.


    ¡°Could you show me how?¡± Liumei found these new things particularly interesting, like Tarot cards ¨C they were so fun.


    ¡°Sure, you can use these materials to create any pattern or scene you like. You can do whatever you want.¡± Fugui was so nervous that he hardly dared to breathe and responded earnestly.

 Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: Chapter 620: Secretly Making a Small Resolution~

    Chapter 646: Chapter 620: Secretly Making a Small Resolution~


    Yu Minglang was holding the phone with his neck crooked, his hands busy as the sweet voice of his beloved Xiao Mei came through the receiver.


    The two chatted casually about everyday things without any particular topic. This was Yu Minglang¡¯s favorite way to relax. No matter how busy or tired he was, her voice always lifted his spirits.


    ¡°Is Fu Gui here?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s a pity he came one step too late. I really wanted to play a tune with him, but it¡¯s not you who¡¯ll accompany me to the end~¡± Xiao Qian looked through the glass of the balcony, and Comrade Liao Fugui was concentrating on watching Liu Mei set up the sand table.


    From their appearances, these two really had a complementary couple vibe, only her half-brother came a step too late.


    ¡°Qian Bao, don¡¯t take advantage of my absence to commit any lifestyle problems. When did you and Fu Gui rekindle your romance?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s brush paused under his hand, and he felt that something was wrong.


    ¡°What are you talking about? What rekindling?¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even know that Comrade Liao Fugui had had a little crush on her. It was Er Ha (Siberian Husky) who was too cunning and had crushed the sprout of love before it could even germinate.


    ¡°Cough cough. I mean, what do you mean he came too late?¡± Cunning Yu Xiaoqiang wouldn¡¯t remind Xiao Qian that she was once fancying her.


    ¡°I originally wanted to introduce Liu Mei to him, but when did Liu Mei get a boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right. Now that you mention it, Qian Bao, the organization has a difficult task for you. Can you do it?¡±


    Yu Minglang had been busy getting married these days and almost forgot the task his family had entrusted to him.


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Liu Mei¡¯s father, who is also my uncle, said that whoever can dissuade Liu Mei from getting married will be rewarded with a car. I think your car should be replaced too¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian laughed and cried at the same time.


    ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, what are you guys up to? Have you made me a matchmaker?¡±


    ¡°No, no, no, the matchmaker is for promoting marriage. We are breaking up unsuitable couples and doing good deeds. It¡¯s not right for me as an elder brother to handle this. You are my sister-in-law, so it¡¯s okay for you to talk to her about it. She¡¯s such a silly girl that she doesn¡¯t even know what it means to get married. She just wants to marry someone she hardly knows to spite her family.¡±


    ¡°What exactly is going on?¡±


    ¡°Simply put, Liu Mei has a grudge against her family. Her parents are civil servants, right? When she was conceived, the family planning policy wouldn¡¯t allow a second child. So she was registered in Fourth Uncle¡¯s family. Liu Mei¡¯s health has not been good since she was a child. Someone told her fortune and said that she was a temple boy in her previous life, and she would harm her parents and herself. So she had to be sent away to learn martial arts. So her family sent her to the mountains, and she¡¯s been holding a grudge against them ever since. She doesn¡¯t do what they want her to do. A while ago, she suddenly wanted to get married, and it almost killed her uncle.¡±


    ¡°Your uncle¡¯s family is quite unreasonable. How can government officials still be superstitious? Sending such a small child away?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but Liu Mei is determined to marry someone she doesn¡¯t know very well. My uncle and aunt are helpless. You should educate her on marriage and family.¡±


    ¡°Oh, so you calculated this ahead of time? You didn¡¯t mention it before, waiting until Liu Mei and I have a good relationship, and then you say it¡¯s to make sure I won¡¯t refuse?¡±


    Yu Minglang chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m just taking the overall situation into consideration. If you can get along, please help me work on her. If not, I¡¯ll think of something else. I can¡¯t tear down our house to mend someone else¡¯s. Let¡¯s make sure my wife is happy first.¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°Fine, you¡¯re smooth-talking. What are you doing? I keep hearing strange sounds on your end.¡±


    Like something rubbing?


    ¡°Well, I have a little task. Qian Bao, what color do you like?¡±


    ¡°Anything is fine, but lately, I¡¯ve been into green.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t think much about it, as she felt that green was refreshing during hot days.


    Yu Minglang lowered his head and looked at the paint bucket with a thoughtful expression, green, huh¡­


    ¡°What are you up to?¡±


    ¡°Nothing~ I¡¯ll surprise you in a couple of days.¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Xiao Qian laughed reluctantly. Generally, when Xiaoqiang talked about surprises, the final result was always shocking.


    ¡°By the way, Xiaoqiang, I have a legal question for you. If I suspect that a foster father has physically violated a foster daughter, can he be sentenced without catching him in the act?¡±


    ¡°Is the girl over 14 years old?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°When was the last violation?¡±


    ¡°Right now, I only have suspicions without evidence, and I don¡¯t know whether it¡¯s indecent or worse. The last time, at the earliest, was a few days ago.¡±


    Xiao Qian had her suspicions, but because Fu Gui had said so, she became more convinced in them.


    There must be something wrong with the foster father, but she didn¡¯t know how far he had gone.


    ¡°Can the girl come out and point it out?¡±


    ¡°The girl is emotionally unstable and can¡¯t mention this matter for now. Xiao Qiang, it¡¯s difficult to legally accuse him, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not easy. If the case is reported long after the incident and there¡¯s insufficient evidence, it¡¯s difficult for the judicial organs to accept it. Qian Bao, have you encountered such a case?¡±


    ¡°It seems that if it can¡¯t be resolved publicly, it will have to be handled privately.¡± Xiao Qian muttered quietly.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Xiaoqiang had sharp ears.


    ¡°Cough cough, I said, I am a noble lady with status, and I always keep my actions in mind. I won¡¯t do anything outside the scope of the law. Don¡¯t worry!¡±


    Xiao Qian added in her heart that if she couldn¡¯t find out, it wasn¡¯t her problem.


    ¡°I¡¯m hanging up.¡±


    ¡°No way! You¡¯ve missed something!¡±


    ¡°Huh¡­ Go to bed early?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know what he was thinking.


    ¡°No way! What do you call me?¡± His tone was like a child who didn¡¯t get candy.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang.¡±


    ¡°No! Wrong!¡±


    ¡°Oh, Xiaoqiangqiang? Xiao Qiangzi? Little Steel Egg~¡±


    She almost angered him to death. Yu Minglang had his wedding ring in his pocket, ready to take her to get their marriage certificate whenever he had free time. He wanted to experience the feeling of being official first, but why was it so hard to hear her sweetly call him husband?


    ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t like any of them? I see!¡±


    Yu Minglang instantly became spirited, holding his breath and waiting for the feeling of ecstasy to flood his heart.


    ¡°Old~¡±


    That¡¯s right, just like this! Xiao Qiang¡¯s little man in his heart started setting off fireworks. It¡¯s coming, it¡¯s coming~


    ¡°Old Egg Egg! Goodnight!¡± With her prank successful, the little devil inside her crossed her arms and laughed wildly, haha!


    Bang! The little fireworks of happiness turned into little bombs, instantly shattering Xiao Qiang¡¯s ambition of becoming official, leaving him in darkness with debris everywhere.


    When he tried to talk to her again, the heartless woman had hung up the phone, leaving only a beep on the other end.


    ¡°You little troublemaker, just wait until I see you next time!¡± Yu Minglang muttered to himself, putting his phone in his pocket, knowing full well that he couldn¡¯t carry out his threat.


    Xiao Qian is already sparing him, and yet he still thinks of dealing with her. He can only dream about it.

 Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: Chapter 623: Boss Qian is Tricking People Again at Bird Qiao

    Chapter 649: Chapter 623: Boss Qian is Tricking People Again at Bird Qiao


    ¡°I don¡¯t have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder!¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s defenses were weakening. She had never before thought of herself as sick, but after Xiao Qian repeatedly emphasized it, she began to suspect that she might indeed be different from others.


    ¡°I express my dissatisfaction with someone¡¯s actions directly and never hold it inside. In my eyes, the world doesn¡¯t hold that many people for me to secretly resent. I shouldn¡¯t have to change who I am to satisfy the world, so I am living comfortably. Consider this lesson on your superb cooking skills as recompense for your actions. Go and ponder on it.¡±


    Xiao Qian was in a good mood that morning and decided to offer a lesson for her friend suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


    ¡°Surely there are other alternatives to resenting people in secret?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s words struck a chord deep inside Ye Xiaoyu.


    ¡°Of course, Ye Xiaoyu, you don¡¯t have a good relationship with your parents, do you? I feel like you treat Weiwei better than your own parents.¡± After discussing Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Xiao Qian subtly steered the conversation back on track.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about it.¡±


    Xiao Qian shrugged. She knew Ye Xiaoyu was on high alert ¨C any attempts at extracting information from her through conversation would be futile. However, Boss Qian wasn¡¯t the type to be daunted by difficulties. She always had a solution.


    After finishing their meal, Xiao Qian stood up and turned on some music, simultaneously lighting her oil diffuser.


    Ye Xiaoyu initially meant to clear the table, but she was captivated by the soothing music.


    ¡°What¡¯s this song? It sounds nice. It would probably fit well with my show.¡±


    ¡°My therapy plan involves musical therapy. Music can be used to treat many mental illnesses. Don¡¯t believe me? Close your eyes and listen, laying back on the couch~¡±


    With an alluring smile, Xiao Qian took on the personality of a spiritual guru.


    Without suspicion, Ye Xiaoyu closed her eyes and leaned against the sofa. The aroma from the essential oils filled the room, immediately instilling a sense of relaxation. Xiao Qian then started the process of hypnotic induction.


    ¡°Do you feel relaxed?¡±


    ¡°Yes, very much.¡±


    ¡°Clear your mind. Imagine yourself in a lush green forest, encompassed by the sweet fragrance of grass¡­¡± The first step in hypnosis is to stimulate one¡¯s imagination.


    Ye Xiaoyu had never undergone hypnosis before. She was unaware of Xiao Qian¡¯s deceptive nature, making her an easy subject.


    Once Ye Xiaoyu entered a semi-hypnotic state, with her entire body relaxed, Xiao Qian started asking her questions.


    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s your honest opinion of your parents? Don¡¯t hold back.¡±


    ¡°My mom is the type who hates being taken advantage of. She always thinks she¡¯s in control and values money highly. She always thought I wasn¡¯t pretty nor perfect enough. As for my dad, he wasn¡¯t home often when I was younger, leaving my mother to care for me. However, I always felt that she loved herself more than she loved me¡ªher regard for money always trumped her feelings towards me.¡±


    ¡°And what does your father do?¡±


    ¡°Now he¡¯s a manager at a private company. When I was little, he worked at a state-owned enterprise. He would come home late from entertaining colleagues with lots of drinking. When the enterprise went bankrupt, he started his own business but failed and had to find employment in a private company.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s Weiwei¡¯s relationship with your parents like?¡±


    ¡°Weiwei doesn¡¯t get along well with my mom. My mom is kind of stingy and always wants to send Weiwei to my uncle¡¯s, but my dad disagrees. They often argue about this. I think my dad really cares about Weiwei¡ªhe¡¯s always buying her clothes.¡±


    ¡°Does your father have a violent tendency?¡±


    ¡°No, my dad never hits anyone. But he has his own issues. When he worked at the state-owned enterprise, he would often get into fights with my mom due to his complicated relationships with female coworkers. After he lost his job and my mom started to earn money, their positions in the family switched. My mom would constantly berate my dad.¡±


    Under hypnosis, Ye Xiaoyu, who wouldn¡¯t usually share these aspects of her life, poured out her deepest secrets to Xiao Qian¡ªincluding embarrassing family details.


    ¡°Are you sure Weiwei and your father get along well?¡±


    ¡°Yes, they get along incredibly well. A few years ago, when the first KFC opened in our city, my dad took Weiwei there for a meal. At the time, I was still in university and worked in a Western restaurant. Behind the glass window, while I was serving diners, I saw my dad and Weiwei eating in the restaurant opposite. It made me feel happy but also sad. It hurt me to see my dad laugh in a way he never did at home, yet I was happy that he treated Weiwei well.¡±


    Xiao Qian quietly noted down this information.


    ¡°Your mother dislikes Weiwei, and your father treats Weiwei better than you. Then why do you feel differently about this younger sister?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°She has been in my family since she was very little. Whenever I was upset, she would always comfort me with her smiles. I admit I didn¡¯t always do the right things. But if I were a dark mire, then Weiwei would be my only beam of light. I felt that if society hadn¡¯t shaped me into who I am now, I would have been like Weiwei¡ªa naive little girl.¡±


    Xiao Qian now had all the information she needed. She should have ended the session but when she saw Ye Xiaoyu express her feelings for Weiwei under semi-hypnosis, a familiar saying came to mind.


    Underneath a hateful exterior often lies much pain. Because of Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s pain, Xiao Qian decided to ask one more question.


    ¡°When did you start becoming fascinated with makeup?¡±


    ¡°I was still in university and working part-time. The better jobs almost always demanded higher physical attractiveness, so after failing a few interviews, I learned how to apply makeup. Gradually, I realized that I become a different person when I put on makeup¡ªI became more confident.¡±


    Ye Xiaoyu would never have said these words if she wasn¡¯t under Xiao Qian¡¯s hypnosis, and she certainly wouldn¡¯t have confided in anyone.


    ¡°From now on, your confidence will not come from cosmetics, but from sincere compliments from others. Change a bit every day when you wake up, you will only have a vague memory of our conversation.¡±


    Xiao Qian snapped her fingers, waking Ye Xiaoyu from her semi-hypnotic state.


    ¡°What just happened?¡± Ye Xiaoyu only felt a little dizzy. She vaguely remembered having a conversation with Xiao Qian but couldn¡¯t recall the specifics.


    ¡°You were tired and fell asleep.¡± Xiao Qian smiled sweetly, not appearing at all like someone who had just tricked another.


    Just as Xiao Qian was preparing to send Ye Xiaoyu home, Liu Mei¡¯s anxious voice echoed from outside the door.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, please open the door!¡±


    Xiao Qian hastily opened the door to see Liu Mei carrying Weiwei on her back.


    ¡°What happened to my sister?¡± Ye Xiaoyu rushed over to take the pale-looking Weiwei from Liu Mei.


    Together, they helped Weiwei onto the couch.


    ¡°I have no idea. I took her out for a walk, and we ended up in a small alley where a new fried chicken shop had opened. I treated her to ice cream and French fries, but she started acting weird once the food arrived. She didn¡¯t seem interested in eating, so I decided to take her home. But her behavior became increasingly sluggish on the way back. She was almost hit by a car¡­¡±


    Liu Mei was still a little terrified thinking back to the sight. Luckily, she had reacted swiftly. Up to this moment, she still couldn¡¯t comprehend how Weiwei could be so slow to react to an oncoming car. She had also stopped responding to what Liu Mei said.


    ¡°French fries? Ice cream?¡± Xiao Qian understood immediately.

 Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Chapter 625: Surrounded by Weird People

    Chapter 651: Chapter 625: Surrounded by Weird People


    Qiuqiu heaved a helpless sigh when he heard Liu Mei¡¯s question.


    ¡°I thought there wouldn¡¯t be any problems, but when I handed in my ID to complete the entry procedures, the school authorities got angry when they saw the gender on it. The principal said that the reason he hired me over you was because he wanted a male teacher, but when they found out that I was a counterfeit, they fired me, saying they were afraid that my gender ambiguity would corrupt the students.¡±


    Qiuqiu had experienced this kind of thing many times before. It was indeed difficult for someone in his situation to find a job. It didn¡¯t matter when he was working part-time before, but when it came to formally searching for a job after graduation, employers required an ID for social security contributions. Many regular places were unwilling to employ him when they saw that his ID showed a female gender while he was actually a male.


    Nicer employers would simply ask him not to come, while those of a slightly lower quality would look at him with strange eyes. Sometimes, before Qiuqiu even left, they would gossip about whether he was mentally ill or a pervert. Qiuqiu often heard these kinds of comments.


    Although he had become used to it, he still felt frustrated when he came across a job he liked, and everything was suitable, only to be let down for this reason. He wanted to have a drink with his friends.


    ¡°Gender ambiguity?¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t understand.


    Even Weiwei, who was playing a game on her computer, turned her head to look at Qiuqiu curiously.


    ¡°Although my heart is that of a man, my body is a woman¡¯s. God made a mistake with my gender. Boss Qian told me that this is called gender dysphoria, but I think it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Qiuqiu has made great progress over the years. With Xiao Qian¡¯s subtle guidance, he can already face his gender regrets very openly, even discussing them in a joking manner.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be sad, what you missed must not be suitable for you. The next job will be better, and so will your emotions.¡± Xiao Qian patted Qiuqiu on the back. Qiuqiu has had a tough couple of years. After missing out on his crush Jingjing, he tried dating a girl but eventually broke up with her for various reasons.


    ¡°Ah, buddy, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t think,¡± Liu Mei was hearing of this peculiar condition for the first time and didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m used to it. This is the path I chose, and since I¡¯m different from others, I have to be prepared to endure this treatment. I even thought about committing suicide when I first met Boss Qian. It really wasn¡¯t worth it.¡±


    Hearing the word ¡°suicide,¡± Weiwei finally couldn¡¯t help herself.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you find it hard to live?¡±


    ¡°Oh, there¡¯s another cute little sister here, are you an adult? Who is she?¡± Qiuqiu asked Xiao Qian after seeing Weiwei.


    ¡°She¡¯s my new younger sister, not an adult yet. Qiuqiu, can you talk to her, just like how I talked to you before?¡± Xiao Qian thought that Qiuqiu was like a versatile piece in Mahjong, useful wherever it¡¯s needed.


    ¡°Sure, Boss Qian. You go buy some grilled skewers, and I¡¯ll take care of things here.¡± Qiuqiu understood Boss Qian¡¯s hint and realized that this girl must be a patient with some kind of mental illness, and Boss Qian needed his help.


    Since Boss Qian saved his life, Qiuqiu would do whatever she asked without any issues.


    ¡°Do you find it painful to live because you¡¯re different from the people around you?¡± Weiwei asked Qiuqiu when they were the only two left in the room.


    ¡°At the beginning, it was painful. I was so extreme that I wanted to die, thinking I would never find happiness or the person I wanted.¡±


    ¡°Then why live on? The more I want to live for the people who care about me, the more painful it becomes.¡± Weiwei said to herself.


    ¡°I thought the same at first, but I¡¯m worse off than you. I didn¡¯t have anyone who cared about me. Boss Qian made me understand that if a person isn¡¯t afraid of death, then there¡¯s nothing to fear. I go through heartbreak regularly, and every day I have to endure the misunderstanding looks from people who know my gender secret, but I¡¯m very open about it. I haven¡¯t done anything wrong or hurt anyone. Why should I die? I have to live, in case I meet someone I like someday. Even if I don¡¯t, I¡¯ll have enjoyed the journey along the way.¡±


    Qiuqiu and Weiwei quickly got along and started talking. This wasn¡¯t the first time Qiuqiu had helped Xiao Qian.


    Qiuqiu possessed the sunniest side of a man, along with the virtues that a man should have, such as gentleness, consideration, reliability, and empathy. But his female body made him lack the aggression and danger that a man possesses.


    So, when Xiao Qian encountered patients with gender issues, like Jingjing or Weiwei, who were afraid of men and had psychological trauma, she would ask Qiuqiu for help. Special Qiuqiu seemed to have a different magnetic field, which could heal these innocent girls who had been hurt by men.


    Liu Mei and Xiao Qian were outside buying skewers, with Liu Mei hesitating to speak.


    ¡°You want to ask about Qiuqiu?¡± Xiao Qian saw what she was thinking.


    ¡°Yeah¡­ such a good person, how did he end up like this?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t figure it out either. Maybe God just likes playing jokes. Honestly, I hope more than anyone that Qiuqiu can find a suitable partner.¡± Over the years, Xiao Qian also worried about Qiuqiu¡¯s personal issues.


    After Jingjing, she felt that Qiuqiu seemed to have never loved anyone else. He helped her heal so many girls, but they all just gave him a ¡°friend card,¡± which made Boss Qian feel helpless too.


    ¡°Welp, it¡¯s a pity that same-sex marriage is not allowed in our country, otherwise I¡¯d marry him.¡±


    ¡°¡­ Stop messing around.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not, my boyfriend called yesterday to break up. I can¡¯t get married anymore, so I think Qiuqiu is pretty good. It wouldn¡¯t be bad to live together. Uh, Boss, can you add more chili to the meat skewers?¡±


    Xiao Qian rubbed her forehead. Was there anyone normal around her?


    If Qiuqiu had gender dysphoria, then Liu Mei had marriage dysphoria. When she talked about such important topics as breaking up and getting married, she didn¡¯t even sound as serious as when she talked about food.


    ¡°Why would your boyfriend suddenly want to break up after he only called you ten times in two years?¡± Xiao Qian asked Liu Mei.


    ¡°Oh, he called yesterday and asked where my household registration was. After I told him, he said he wanted to break up, so let¡¯s do it. Also, Boss, add a couple of chicken wings. Sister-in-law, the more you drink with chicken wings, the better it gets!¡±


    If Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know Liu Mei so well, she would think that her eagerness for food at this moment was to cover up her sadness after the breakup. But that wasn¡¯t the case.


    This girl truly valued food more than anything else, even more than her legendary boyfriend.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, why do you think he broke up with me?¡± Liu Mei asked Xiao Qian. She has been dumped, but she doesn¡¯t feel any regret, just curious as to why it happened all of a sudden.


    Xiao Qian knew the reason. There was only one reason why someone would not dump her, despite only calling ten times in two years, but suddenly decided to break up now!

 Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Chapter 628: She is a Pirate!

    Chapter 654: Chapter 628: She is a Pirate!


    ¡°I¡¯ll go up with you.¡± Ye Xiaoyu still had no idea what had happened, but she knew she shouldn¡¯t miss the truth.


    ¡°Liu Mei, watch her.¡± Xiao Qian waved her hand, and Liu Mei immediately came over to hold Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s wrist and prevent her from going upstairs. Xiao Qian took the key from her and gestured it towards Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s face.


    ¡°Remember, you authorized us to go upstairs to get your stuff. So we¡¯re not breaking into someone¡¯s home, understand?¡±


    She ignored Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s expression and went upstairs with Yu Minglang and Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I thought you didn¡¯t like Ye Xiaoyu.¡± Yu Minglang knew the reason why Xiao Qian didn¡¯t let Ye Xiaoyu come upstairs.


    If Ye Xiaoyu were to witness her father¡¯s actions, it might aggravate her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and possibly develop into a more severe psychological issue.


    Not seeing it firsthand would lessen the impact on her, even if she found out about it later.


    His thoughtful Xiao Qian Bao~ Yu Minglang really wanted to give his wife ten thousand thumbs up. She was the type to have a tough exterior but a soft heart.


    ¡°Even though I still don¡¯t like her now, she¡¯s Weiwei¡¯s last relative, and I can¡¯t ruin her. It¡¯s medical ethics.¡±


    Yu Minglang adored Xiao Qian¡¯s expression at that moment.


    He couldn¡¯t find the right words to describe her expression and tone until many years later when the word ¡°tsundere¡± became popular, and Yu Minglang realized his wife was really a tsundere person.


    Reaching the door, Xiao Qian opened it with the key and loud music came from inside. The bedroom door was tightly closed, and they had no idea what was happening inside.


    Yu Minglang made a ¡®shush¡¯ gesture, and if they could catch someone red-handed, it could be used as evidence. Suddenly, they heard Weiwei¡¯s painful scream from the bedroom. Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned furious as she clenched her fists. She and the two men beside her moved in unison, kicking the door open, revealing a horrifying scene!


    After seeing what was inside, Xiao Qian¡¯s pupils shrank, and it felt like something had violently ripped her heart.


    Ye Daqian didn¡¯t expect anyone to barge in while he was doing something bad. His hand, poised to hit someone, froze midair.


    There was a sweet, popular song from the 1980s playing in the room. People of Ye Daqian¡¯s age usually enjoyed the syrupy sweetness of such songs, but accompanying it was a horrifying sight.


    Because describing the scene would be too disturbing, we¡¯ll leave out the details and just say that after seeing it, Xiao Qian felt like her heart was breaking.


    In her fury, she cursed.


    It was the first time Yu Minglang had heard Xiao Qian use such vulgar language in front of him.


    Qiuqiu was also furious, his eyes turning red. Both of them moved forward and with a kick each, Ye Daqian flew out and crashed into the cabinet, screaming in pain.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Xiao Qian quickly walked over, compassionately wrapping a terrified Weiwei in clothing. She held her tightly and patted her continuously.


    ¡°Weiwei, it¡¯s okay, big sister is here.¡±


    The child seemed to have lost her soul, staring blankly ahead. She didn¡¯t even react when Xiao Qian held her.


    Yu Minglang and Qiuqiu beat up Ye Daqian, and his miserable cries caught Weiwei¡¯s attention. She suddenly burst into tears, curling up in Xiao Qian¡¯s embrace like a wounded rabbit, screaming continuously.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, no need to be scared. Big sister is here!¡± Xiao Qian, both angry and heartbroken, patted Weiwei¡¯s trembling hand.


    She was outraged that this despicable man could do such a thing to such a young girl. The anger burned away her rationality, and she realized she had to take the child away. Weiwei was traumatized.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, take Weiwei away from here. Call the agents of justice immediately!¡± Yu Minglang kicked Ye Daqian again and told Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Big sister, please don¡¯t tell anyone, please, please¡ª¡± Weiwei clutched Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve in terror, pleading with her.


    Xiao Qian understood Weiwei¡¯s fear at that moment. She patted Weiwei¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with big sister around, nobody can bully you. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    She gave Qiuqiu a signal, and he quickly took Weiwei away.


    As soon as the door closed, Xiao Qian seemed like a different person.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, get up.¡±


    Xiao Qian looked coldly at Ye Daqian, who had been brutally beaten.


    ¡°How could you do this to such a young child?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s voice sounded like it had been frozen in an ice cellar for several days.


    ¡°You, what do you want? It¡¯s none of your business how I discipline my child!¡± Ye Daqian was still stubborn until now.


    His brain was still in shock, unable to comprehend how his fun at home had been interrupted by so many people.


    ¡°Child? Heh¡­¡± Xiao Qian suddenly raised her hand and fiercely slapped Ye Daqian!


    The crisp slap tore through the air, creating a terrifying sound effect before landing heavily on Ye Daqian¡¯s body.


    ¡°You said it¡¯s discipline? Now I¡¯m going to discipline you! Even if she¡¯s not your flesh and blood, she¡¯s called you dad all these years. How could you do such a thing, huh? Do you know she has severe depression, huh? That you¡¯ve pressured such a young girl into depression? You¡¯re not human!¡±


    With every sentence, she slapped him. Ye Daqian tried to run but was kicked to the ground by Yu Minglang. He could only curl into a ball as Xiao Qian¡¯s punches rained down on him relentlessly.


    Xiao Qian was genuinely furious this time.


    When Xiao Qian was hitting someone, all Yu Minglang did was mentally add background music to the scene.


    It was from the recently released movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Whenever the plot reached a climactic point, an uplifting symphony would play ¨C as if he were a pirate.


    That was the tune!


    When Xiao Qian was quietly questioning the situation, it was like a suppressed prelude. Then, as she began rhythmically beating up the villain, it was like a violin solo, with an unexpectedly beautiful melody.


    Only Xiao Qian could make such a violent scene look elegant and even full of justice. It was truly a sight to behold.


    The villain, beaten by her, screamed in agony. He felt as though his body was set alight.


    Upon hearing the police sirens, Yu Minglang held Xiao Qian¡¯s hand and shook his head.


    Even after hitting him so many times, Xiao Qian¡¯s anger had not subsided. Compared to what this shameless man had done to Weiwei, her strikes were far from satisfying.


    ¡°You¡¯ve reaped what you¡¯ve sown, and evil will eventually be repaid. Your days of misfortune have come to an end!¡± Xiao Qian threw down the whip and, unable to restrain her anger, kicked Ye Daqian in a vulnerable spot.


    The agents of justice would soon arrive.


    Weiwei, who was in great distress, was taken away. Both Yu Minglang and Qiuqiu could testify that even though it didn¡¯t go all the way, Ye Daqian would certainly face just judgment.

 Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: Chapter 629: Xiao Qiang Turns People Into Homeless Dogs

    Chapter 655: Chapter 629: Xiao Qiang Turns People Into Homeless Dogs


    No matter how Ye Shengkou would be dealt with, Xiao Qian was very insistent. In her eyes, abusing a child was an unforgivable sin. She contacted Liao Fugui directly and took Xiaowei for a forensic psychiatric evaluation. Although criminal law does not explicitly define whether mental harm exists, in theory, it is absolutely supportive.


    Ye Daqian, a wolf in human skin, had become twisted mentally due to the stress of transitioning from managing a state-owned enterprise to working in a private company. His situation was similar to the sleazy man who had once called Xiao Qian; their lives had pressured them to the point that their mental states had mutated, venting their stress in shameful ways.


    Ye Daqian¡¯s actions were even more unforgivable than the man who made harassing phone calls.


    After having Ye Daqian taken away, Xiao Qian spent half the night getting through to Xiaowei¡¯s defenses and finally learned the heart-breaking truth.


    Ye Daqian had started to inflict physical abuse on Xiaowei a few years ago. At first, it was touching, then it turned into beating. For a little girl being fostered in someone else¡¯s home, this kind of behavior was frightening and helpless.


    Xiaowei was not even 10 years old at the time and had no idea what to do. She was terrified but didn¡¯t know who to talk to. Her foster mother only cared about money and didn¡¯t bother with her, so she wasn¡¯t close to her. Although Xiaowei was good friends with Ye Xiaoyu, she didn¡¯t know how to disclose such private matters, nor did she dare to.


    Ye Daqian also threatened her that if she revealed anything, he would have someone kill her and leave her body in the streets.


    What could a child understand? Under this coercion, she dared not tell anyone and kept this terrible secret to herself. After abusing her, Ye Daqian would symbolically compensate her with something.


    Sometimes it was pocket money, sometimes it was a meal at KFC or some beautiful clothes.


    In public, Ye Daqian seemed like a good father who loved his daughter. But in private, he was a villain who beat people.


    Finally, after Xiaowei turned 14, his abuse escalated; every time, he showed no mercy.


    By the time Xiao Qian heard this, she was grinding her teeth in anger.


    This bastard!!!


    Xiao Qian had encountered many cases of adults, especially family members, abusing children. She had handled many such cases before; those poor children had to endure these terrible experiences when they were too young to understand anything. Before they could comprehend the adult world, they were brutally pushed into a pit of fire.


    In cases of abuse against minors, a significant proportion of offenders were acquaintances. The psychological damage caused by such behavior to minors is incalculable.


    Yet the judgment against these scum is only a few years; more victims choose to remain silent. They don¡¯t know how to protect themselves, and even the sky turns gray.


    Xiaowei¡¯s severe depression was also triggered by this event.


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Qian was furious. Even though she had suspected it before, knowing the truth made her angrier.


    Qiuqiu and Liumei, although not fully aware of everything, could guess some of it.


    The most impacted, though, was Ye Xiaoyu, who had never imagined this would happen. She couldn¡¯t believe her father could do such a thing.


    But as Yu Minglang had anticipated, while it was proved that Xiaowei¡¯s depression was related to Ye Daqian¡¯s abuse, Liao Fugui¡¯s organization gave an authoritative test. Xiao Qian took Xiaowei to the hospital for an examination, but there was no evidence to be found. He only admitted to hitting the child for discipline and did not admit to anything else.


    These days, Ye Xiaoyu was too unstable to care for Xiaowei, so Xiao Qian asked Professor Liu to arrange for an out-of-town assignment for Ye Xiaoyu.


    Xiaowei stayed with Xiao Qian, who tried many ways to help her, but the results seemed minimal.


    Dealing with depression during an episode is difficult. Xiao Qian was even more worried about how to eliminate the psychological shadow left on Xiaowei after she recovered.


    One morning, Xiao Qian heard someone kicking the door. She went to open the door and saw through the door¡¯s peephole that Lu Zhi was standing outside. Lu Zhi was the wife of Ye Daqian¡¯s salesman. She was carrying a bucket, which was filled with something like paint. Yu Liumei was about to open the door, but Xiao Qian shook her head and held her hand.


    Even martial arts masters are afraid of kitchen knives; you can¡¯t confront a mad dog directly.


    ¡°Open the door! You bastards! You live and eat in my house, and for so many years, we raised an ungrateful wretch like Xiaowei! How dare you accuse us! You¡¯ll pay for this!¡± Lu Zhi shouted hoarsely.


    Xiao Qian gave Liumei a look, signalling her to go inside and put headphones on Xiaowei, who was still sleeping.


    During these days, Xiaowei¡¯s behavior and mind were slow due to her depression. It took her a long time to think about even simple things, which gave Xiao Qian time to handle problems.


    ¡°If you want to go crazy, do it at home, not at my doorstep. I¡¯m calling someone!¡± Xiao Qian threatened.


    Lu Zhi outside responded to Xiao Qian with a ferocious kick at the door. ¡°Open up! Show some guts! Calling someone won¡¯t help; today, I¡¯ll see you all dead!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Who exactly are you going to kill?¡± Yu Minglang stood behind Lu Zhi, holding breakfast, and said coldly.


    Yu Minglang had just come to rest and saw someone daring to provoke his soon-to-be legally wedded wife, Xiao Mei, with the intention to splash paint on her. His anger flared up.


    Lu Zhi had only heard an icy male voice coming from behind her. When she turned her head, she saw Yu Minglang wearing casual clothes. Then, suddenly, everything went red ¨C


    A bucket of paint fell from the sky, covering her completely ¨C a fitting punishment since she brought it herself.


    Xiao Qian clearly saw this through the peephole, feeling satisfied, and opened the door.


    After Yu Minglang had finished covering Lu Zhi in paint, he shrugged his hands at Xiao Qian, who was leaning against the door frame, watching the scene unfold.


    ¡°I never hit women.¡± So, this wasn¡¯t violence.


    Dumping paint doesn¡¯t count as hitting; Xiao Qian silently gave him a thumbs up.


    ¡°You¡¯re all bullies!¡± Lu Zhi, covered in paint, looked deplorable. She reached out her red hand to try to grab Xiao Qian, but Yu Minglang dodged with Xiao Qian, making her blood-red nails look even more terrifying.


    ¡°You brought the paint, and this is my wife¡¯s house; who¡¯s bullying who?¡± Yu Minglang hugged Xiao Qian, who raised her chin slightly, and he leaned down to give her a kiss.


    The backdrop was an infuriated ¡°red person.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll never have a good end! Why are you meddling in our family¡¯s business? Hand over that ungrateful vixen Xiaowei, or I¡¯ll make you pay!¡± Lu Zhi threatened viciously.


    Unfortunately, her words lacked any persuasion when paired with her red appearance. Instead, she looked like a desperate stray dog barking.

 Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: Chapter 631: People Deceive Others But Heaven Cannot be Deceived

    Chapter 657: Chapter 631: People Deceive Others But Heaven Cannot be Deceived


    ¡°Being released on bail isn¡¯t the same as being declared innocent. It just means he¡¯s allowed to come back temporarily while the case is still being investigated,¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s explanation did not calm the two down; instead, it only strengthened their determination to beat the scoundrel.


    ¡°Investigate what? My friend said that based on the current evidence, at most he¡¯ll be charged with abuse. Then he¡¯ll pretend to be remorseful and argue that he was just disciplining his child. In the end, he¡¯ll get a 3-year suspended sentence for 2 years. This is fucking useless!¡±


    Right now, Qiuqiu just wants to beat the hell out of that bastard. That beast is too damned despicable!


    ¡°Exactly! Brother Lang, if you¡¯re afraid of taking responsibility, just step aside. We¡¯ll take care of it. We¡¯ll wear masks, ambush him on his usual route, put him in a sack, and beat him to helplessness!¡± Liu Mei, too, was fuming.


    From the moment that old woman came to cause trouble this morning, Liu Mei had been holding her breath. Now that she heard about this, she was even more ready to explode.


    What¡¯s wrong with this world? Do bad people never face consequences, while good people just get depressed?


    ¡°If you beat him to the point of being unable to take care of himself, you two will also end up in jail. Do you think it¡¯s worth it to be punished for something like this?¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t budge.


    While it was infuriating to hear about, if the two of them impulsively acted and seriously harmed someone, they would undoubtedly have to take responsibility.


    ¡°Moreover, how far do you plan on going to avenge Weiwei? If you don¡¯t beat him enough, would that compensate for the child¡¯s suffering? If you beat him too severely and he becomes disabled, both of you will go to jail, and there¡¯s no getting out!¡± Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t without anger, but he and Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t allow these two hotheaded youths to seek revenge in the wrong way.


    Not only would such actions fail to retaliate against the true villains, but it would also cause irreversible damage to themselves.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Qiuqiu kicked the wall in anger, unable to vent his frustration.


    ¡°What kind of world is this? He committed such a terrible crime, but all he needs to do is pull some strings, and suddenly there¡¯s insufficient evidence. If we try to take justice into our hands and get caught, they¡¯ll sentence us?!¡±


    ¡°The law doesn¡¯t care whether your intentions are good or bad; it only cares about the consequences of your actions. To correct him, you need sufficient evidence. Right now, we don¡¯t have that.¡± It¡¯s infuriating to say it, but that¡¯s the truth.


    Nothing could be more frustrating than this!


    ¡°Now, the other side is just waiting for you to cause trouble. The more you stir the pot, the worse it is for Weiwei, understand? That old woman came with red paint just to bait us into taking action so they could bite back. Don¡¯t fall for their trap and don¡¯t make matters worse!¡± Xiao Qian spoke.


    Everyone in the room was holding back their anger, but she and Yu Minglang were still rational, not letting their anger cloud their judgment.


    Before an official verdict and without sufficient evidence, causing trouble will only lead to a counterblow, hurting Weiwei¡¯s chances.


    With only their side containing witnesses to Lu Zhi pouring paint, if Qiuqiu and Liu Mei went over, Xiao Qian would bet that the other side would have many witnesses lying in ambush, maybe even the media.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡± Yu Liu Mei shouted angrily, ¡°When I was young, my master said, ¡®the good is often bullied but never forsaken by Heaven, while the wicked are often feared but not afraid of Heaven.¡¯ I found out after entering society that what he said is all bullshit! All lies!¡±


    ¡°Venting your emotions is good, but overthinking will lead to mental illness. For people like this, do you think it¡¯s worth it for both of you?¡± Xiao Qian was furious at first, just like Liu Mei.


    But in just a few short minutes, her emotions had cooled down.


    Someone in the family needs to be capable of handling this with a level head. If everyone lets their anger take control, their problems won¡¯t be resolved, and their own side will be hurt while delighting the other side. Right now, the enemy has set a cunning and vicious trap for them.


    ¡°I¡¯m so annoyed!¡± Liu Mei kicked the wall, just like Qiuqiu.


    Xiao Qian waved at Ming Lang, ¡°Take these two out, fight with them, and let them vent their anger.¡±


    ¡°Understood~¡± Yu Minglang grabbed one with each hand, dragging them outside.


    ¡°Boss Qian! I misjudged you! You¡¯re just a big pushover! People have stepped all over us, and you¡¯re telling us to endure it!¡± Qiuqiu pointed angrily at Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang bent Qiuqiu¡¯s finger and inserted it into his nostril, ¡°My wife knows what she¡¯s doing. Don¡¯t point your finger at her!¡±


    Yu Liumei shook her head in sorrow, ¡°Sister-in-law, I know you¡¯re gentle, but being gentle at this time just indulges the enemy!¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m a gentle person, and I¡¯m a pushover.¡±


    Yu Minglang twitched the corner of his mouth when Liu Mei said Xiao Qian was gentle. If his wife was gentle and a pushover, she would definitely be a poisonous one, capable of killing someone with one bite.


    ¡°Go go go, let¡¯s fight in the residential area. I¡¯ll let you both take turns hitting me!¡± Yu Minglang kicked the two impulsive ones into the elevator and then winked at Xiao Qian, ¡°My gentle pushover wife, take it easy!¡±


    Xiao Qian waved her hand, her mouth corners upturned.


    Xiao Qiang still understood her best.


    There¡¯s no way she¡¯d let this go so easily!


    Returning to the room, Xiao Qian took out a sand table and a map of the city, found the Ye Family¡¯s location on the map, and began working on the sand table. Her eyes remained calm, but her thoughts were on Yu Liumei¡¯s words.


    Do good people suffer but earn Heaven¡¯s favor?


    Fine, Boss Qian decided her new nickname could be Little Heaven.


    Yu Minglang took the two impulsive teenagers downstairs. As soon as they got out of the elevator, Qiuqiu headed outside but was dragged back by Yu Minglang. His wife had given an order, and he couldn¡¯t let them go!


    ¡°Yu Minglang! I respect you for being a gutsy man, but don¡¯t try to stop me! I shouldn¡¯t have come here today. I should have gone straight to deal with them!¡± Qiuqiu was irritated that he couldn¡¯t act for justice and was holding back a bellyful of rage.


    He had received the call from his friend while on the way to eat with Boss Qian, so he dropped by. If he had known that Boss Qian wouldn¡¯t let him go, he would have gone straight over without stopping by her house!


    ¡°Having guts doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯re not stupid. Can¡¯t you listen to what my wife is saying?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t listen!¡± Qiuqiu was boiling with anger, knowing that the bad guy was getting away with it!


    ¡°Oh, you can¡¯t listen, huh?¡± Yu Minglang suddenly bent his knee, jabbing it into Qiuqiu¡¯s stomach. Even though he controlled his strength, Qiuqiu still doubled over in pain, pointing angrily at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Damn, you play dirty!¡±


    Yu Minglang dodged Liu Mei¡¯s flying leg with a sidestep, one hand in his pocket, fighting them both off easily, ¡°I saw that you couldn¡¯t listen, so I¡¯m helping you drain the water from your brain!¡±


    Liu Mei and Qiuqiu exchanged glances. The two of them charged at Ming Lang from left and right, and the three of them got into a scuffle.


    Xiao Qian made a cup of coffee, stood by the window, and watched the three of them fight. Behind her, on the sand table, a building model was adorned with special items.


    Everything is ready.

 Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: Chapter 632: Qian Bao Has a Big Secret

    Chapter 658: Chapter 632: Qian Bao Has a Big Secret


    ¡°Ah!¡± A scream came from the second bedroom, and Xiao Qian put down her cup and walked into the room to see Weiwei sitting on the bed, covered in cold sweat.


    ¡°Sister Meiwei! He¡¯s there, he¡¯s right there!¡± Weiwei pointed to a corner of the room as if she were terrified.


    Xiao Qian went over and hugged her, patting her gently.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it was just a dream.¡±


    What Weiwei is experiencing now is called a flashback. When normal people encounter trauma, they would repeatedly replay the traumatic scene in their minds for a period of time. During this time, Weiwei would not only have nightmares, but would also scream when others touch her, which are all reactions to flashbacks.


    For women who have been subjected to violence, especially young women, they would be in a state of depression or numbness for a long time. If professional psychological counseling is not timely, the damage could last a lifetime.


    This damage might even affect a woman¡¯s future marriage. Xiao Qian has seen many such cases, where adult women feel nothing in their marital life with their husbands, are full of hostility and defensiveness toward men, and are unable to open up to face the world, because deep in their hearts there is always a voice telling them that the world is full of harm.


    ¡°Sister Meiwei, I feel so painful living like this. Every time I close my eyes, he is there, beating me, making me feel dirty¡­¡±


    ¡°Baby, it¡¯s not your fault.¡±


    Xiao Qian called her ¡°baby¡±, which is a unique approach that psychologists use when dealing with patients like Weiwei. As Xiao Qian called her ¡°baby¡±, Weiwei¡¯s eyes welled up with tears.


    ¡°It is my fault. If only I hadn¡¯t been born, or if I¡¯d been adopted by another Uncle, none of this would have happened. It¡¯s all my fault¡­¡±


    Denial of one¡¯s own value is also a unique psychological trait of women who have been hurt.


    Xiao Qian thought that treating Weiwei¡¯s depression with Sandplay Therapy would be sufficient, but she did not expect that depression was just the tip of the iceberg, with many unknown factors hidden beneath it.


    It seems a change in treatment method is needed.


    Now, Weiwei¡¯s fear of this incident needs to be vented, otherwise, the fear will affect her own body, not only impeding the treatment of depression, but potentially leading to other mental illnesses in the future.


    Seeing Weiwei¡¯s current state, Xiao Qian had no pity for the man who had done such terrible things to her.


    Most people think that physical wounds are the most terrifying, but who understands how painful psychological wounds can be?


    For example, when walking on the street and being punched for no reason, such visible wounds will eventually heal after treatment. However, the damage from rape not only affects the body but causes psychological and societal harm as well. Society¡¯s judgement comes from the outside, but the inner pain remains within oneself.


    When a person¡¯s heart is hurt, only they know the invisible, intangible pain they feel. As the pain festers in their heart, it eventually becomes incurable. Can time heal everything?


    Some wounds can heal, but for Weiwei, such psychological trauma will never heal without professional intervention.


    Nobody knows the truth behind her seemingly normal exterior, and even her terrifying psychological wounds could be passed on to the next generation.


    Some women who have experienced violence would later have uncontrollable urges to abuse their own children. This is all due to the chain reaction caused by unhealed psychological wounds.


    Seeing the shivering little girl, Xiao Qian becomes even more determined to carry out her plan to rid the world of harm and decides to adopt a new treatment plan for Weiwei, starting with emotional venting.


    Yu Minglang returned with the bruised Qiuqiu and Yu Liumei rubbing her arm in pain.


    As Liumei changed her shoes and complained, ¡°Brother Lang, you¡¯re so awful, you even hit a woman!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a woman? I saw a man when you kicked at the critical part of my body that would bear descendants!¡± Yu Minglang was also slightly injured, but better than the two around him.


    The three fought heartily, letting out some of their inner rage.


    Yu Minglang went easy on the two, just accompanying them in their exercise. Everyone had anger in their hearts, and once this rage was vented, things would be better.


    ¡°I think I am much less angry now. When I think about it, Boss Qian is right. If I killed him outright, wouldn¡¯t it give him more evidence to bite back?¡± Qiuqiu felt better after the fight.


    He punched Yu Minglang in the chest and said, ¡°Thanks, bro!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s drink something in a while, I don¡¯t have to return to the team tonight.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s have Boss Qian cook a few dishes and we can drink.¡± Male friendships are formed through fights, Qiuqiu found Yu Minglang to be a worthy friend after being beaten up by him.


    ¡°No, she¡¯ll burn the kitchen. Qian Bao, come on, let¡¯s take Weiwei out to eat!¡± Yu Minglang shouted for Xiao Qian when she didn¡¯t show up.


    The room was empty and quiet. As Yu Minglang wondered where Xiao Qian had gone, a neighbor¡¯s door opened across the hallway.


    Xiao Qian emerged from Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s home with a notebook in her hands, motioning Yu Minglang to be quiet.


    What¡¯s she doing?


    Yu Minglang and the others approached, and Xiao Qian whispered, ¡°You three go back to our house, don¡¯t talk and don¡¯t interrupt my therapy session.¡±


    Therapy? Yu Liumei instinctively looked towards the living room¡¯s sand table, which was still there.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, are you not doing the sand therapy with Weiwei?¡±


    ¡°Sandplay Therapy can no longer meet the current stage of treatment. I need to add an Empty Chair Therapy.¡±


    ¡°Empty chair? What is that?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll explain it to you later. For now, you three do whatever you need to do, and don¡¯t disturb me. No matter what noises come from here, you are not allowed to come and look.¡±


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have time to explain, so she gestured for Yu Minglang to bring the others to their home while she closed the door and continued her therapy session.


    Yu Minglang almost always listened to Xiao Qian¡¯s words. If his wife said it was therapy, then it was therapy. As he entered the house and was about to suggest playing the Landlord Game with Yu Liumei and Qiuqiu, Yu Minglang¡¯s attention was suddenly caught by something in the living room¡¯s sand table.


    As his sixth sense and memory were much better than most people¡¯s, he could remember everything he saw at a glance. He remembered that the sand table was empty before he left with Qiuqiu and others.


    It had been set up during the time he was away.


    Yu Minglang entered the room shared by Weiwei and Liumei, reached out to touch the quilt, and felt the residual warmth inside.


    That meant Weiwei had only just gotten up not long ago. This proved that the seemingly time-consuming sand table was set up by his beloved Qian Bao.


    This behavior was done under the influence of subconsciousness, and Yu Minglang¡¯s instinct told him that this sand table hid the secret of his beloved Qian Bao.

 Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: Chapter 634: Everything is Under Control~

    Chapter 660: Chapter 634: Everything is Under Control~


    Originally, Fu Gui wanted to chat for a bit longer, but then his phone made a beeping sound. Liumei, feeling puzzled, wondered what was going on.


    Liumei had no idea that Fu Gui was so furious about his phone suddenly shutting down that he headed straight to a phone store in Qiang City. Upon entering, he told the salesperson to bring him the phone with the longest standby time!


    He didn¡¯t need the best, just the longest! At least it should last long enough not to run out of battery at a critical moment!


    Unaware of what had happened, Liumei was still feeling upset.


    ¡°He just hung up? At least say goodbye! But his voice is really nice¡­¡±


    ¡°Not just nice!¡± Yu Minglang appeared mysteriously behind Yu Liumei with a smile typical of a good brother of the Celestial Empire.


    ¡°Ai Ma!¡± Liumei was startled by Xiao Qiang and glared at Yu Minglang, while patting her chest.


    ¡°Brother Lang, what are you doing? You came out as silently as a ghost!¡±


    ¡°So who¡¯s the ghost, me or the one in your heart? Or is it a ghost with a nice voice?¡±


    Don¡¯t think that Comrade Xiao Qiang only studied how to help his wife fix bugs; he could multitask!


    His sister¡¯s sweet voice had reached his ears. Tsk, tsk, she even praised Fu Gui¡¯s voice for being nice?


    ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand¡­¡± Liumei guiltily shifted her gaze away.


    ¡°Liao Fugui, nicknamed Yun Chang, 28 years old, Han Chinese, a Ph.D., currently working at the Judicial Mental Research Institute. He¡¯s almost the same rank as my uncle, so I guess your two families are well-matched, right?¡±


    ¡°Brother Lang, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll stop talking then. Actually, I also wanted to tell you about Comrade Fu Gui¡¯s marriage history, his views on choosing a spouse, and the origin of his name¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang sat on the sofa boldly with his legs crossed.


    Liumei was waiting to hear more, but Xiao Qiang stopped talking.


    ¡°Brother Lang, I want to eat some melon!¡± Liumei said petulantly.


    There was a fruit plate next to Minglang, and he casually picked up a piece and threw it at her face.


    ¡°Damn! Are you trying to ruin my face?!¡± Liumei skillfully caught the fruit with her fast hands. Normal people would have been injured by her brother¡¯s throw.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you treat your sister-in-law like this? I saw you peel the melon and cut it into pieces for her, even feeding it to her mouth with a toothpick! But when it comes to me, you just throw it straight at my face?¡±


    Yu Minglang gave her a casual glance and revealed the true nature of the Yu Family¡¯s Little Tyrant.


    ¡°Can my wife be compared to you people? If you want peeled fruit, find a good man to peel it for you, understand? If the man you find isn¡¯t willing to do even this little thing for you, then what do you need him for?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words caused a ripple in Liumei¡¯s heart. Something was touched. She thought that her ex-boyfriend probably wouldn¡¯t do these things for her, right?


    ¡°After I get married, I¡¯ll work hard to maintain the marriage. Even if we¡¯re not familiar with each other, we can still become close eventually. There will be results if I work hard, right?¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s efforts were in vain. He originally wanted to promote his former rival-in-love and reserve for Liumei, but ended up praising Fu Gui¡¯s qualities. Liumei still lingered on the idea of reforming her boyfriend who only called her ten times in two years. Yu Minglang suddenly wanted to beat her up ¨C really hard!


    It seemed like this girl had an unusual amount of water in her head. She wouldn¡¯t turn back until she hit the south wall!


    Xiao Qian entered the room just in time to see this scene. She immediately understood the situation after seeing Yu Minglang counting on his fingers and Liumei lost in her self-delusion.


    Yu Minglang wanted to stand up and hit somebody, but Xiao Qian held him down with a shake of her head.


    Accepting something takes time and process, and the change of heart also requires stages and repetition. Liumei¡¯s current situation was under Xiao Qian¡¯s control.


    Boss Qian was confident in controlling the overall situation and would never let the cabbage carefully cultivated by the old Yu family be taken away by a pig.


    Yu Minglang gave Xiao Qian a look that meant, ¡°Wife, I¡¯ll leave this difficult task to you.¡±


    Xiao Qian raised her chin proudly. This was nothing; she would definitely restore things to their original state, with everything going according to her plan.


    Xiao Qiang was uncontrollably attracted by her spirited gaze, and was about to lean over for a bite when he heard a noise and a scream from the next room. It sounded like something had been broken.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Weiwei? I¡¯ll go check!¡± Liumei stood up, but Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°No need, it¡¯s a normal reaction. Let her vent.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, is this Empty Chair Therapy really useful? While talking to Brother Fu Gui, I felt like it just leads people down the path of mental breakdown!¡±


    ¡°So, was your behavior of fighting like mad dogs just now normal?¡± Xiao Qian had seen it all upstairs.


    They had fought quite happily.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t that just because we had nowhere else to vent our anger?¡±


    ¡°What I¡¯m doing is similar but deeper than your shallow fights ¨C letting her release her fear. It seems that when she was acting as the livestock, she experienced that feeling of wanting to bully someone for no reason.¡±


    So when she returned to her original self, she smashed things to vent her anger.


    Releasing emotions is a good thing ¨C better than bottling them up inside.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what do you think this livestock was thinking? Why is he so shameless? I feel like beating him up every time I think about him.¡± Qiuqiu brought dishes from the kitchen and joined the crusade.


    ¡°Actually, he was just venting his frustration. Stress exists in everyone¡¯s hearts ¨C yours, mine, his. Everyone has stress. When faced with stress, some people choose to confide, some people choose to shop, and some people choose to¡ª¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang, and they exchanged a tacit look.


    Cough, let¡¯s skip this part that can¡¯t be spoken to outsiders, okay? Yu Minglang felt that he really liked Xiao Qian¡¯s way of relieving stress.


    ¡°Meanwhile, this particular livestock, after stepping down from his leadership position and being unable to adapt to the new situation, wanted to regain the feeling of being superior. However, his personal abilities were not enough for him to rediscover this feeling in his new position, so he targeted the innocent young girl Weiwei. This is similar to someone feeling aggrieved and venting their frustration by kicking a newborn kitten or puppy on the street. So why doesn¡¯t anyone go to the zoo to kick tigers for venting? It¡¯s because bullying the weak has no consequences. Wrongdoers don¡¯t have to be punished, and all those who prey on the weak are like this.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation made the others¡¯ anger rise up again, even the usually calm Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t hold back.


    What the hell, they wanted to grind this guy¡¯s bones into dust! So despicable!


    ¡°So what you¡¯re saying is, not only will this livestock not feel remorse for his wrongdoings, but he will also be proud of escaping legal punishment?¡±

 Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Chapter 635: Not every unlucky person has the fortune to meet Boss Qian

    Chapter 661: Chapter 635: Not every unlucky person has the fortune to meet Boss Qian


    ¡°Yes, at this moment, not only will he be complacent, he will also have a sick sense of satisfaction.¡±


    What Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say was that, according to her analysis of the beast, when everything had calmed down, the beast would still commit crimes and continue to target Weiwei. This behavior is called being fearless with a backer. If he couldn¡¯t find Weiwei, the beast might harm other children, he would undoubtedly become a repeat offender.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t deserve to be a person. Why are there such people? They¡¯re once-in-a-century scum!¡± Qiuqiu said through gritted teeth.


    ¡°Do you all think such cases are individual? Wrong, there are many such people. If you¡¯re interested, you can pay attention to social news and see how many minors have been harmed by acquaintances over the years. What has been exposed is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many cases that haven¡¯t been reported. What does the law care about the most?¡±


    ¡°Evidence.¡± Yu Minglang answered.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°There is a characteristic of acquaintance crime. Children usually do not dare to tell their parents for fear and other reasons at first. By the time they decide to speak up or their parents find out, it¡¯s difficult to gather evidence.¡±


    ¡°Oh my god, this is infuriating!¡± Qiuqiu stood up and paced around the room anxiously.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just go with the sack plan. I can¡¯t stand it.¡± Liu Mei said through gritted teeth.


    ¡°Acquaintances often bully girls ¨C sometimes boys too. Don¡¯t think that having a son means you¡¯re safe! It¡¯s even more difficult to gather evidence for male child abuse cases, and some beasts don¡¯t even spare male children. Psychological therapy for girls is already difficult, but if the abused boys aren¡¯t treated properly, the damage to their psyche can be even greater. Parents must pay more attention to their children, especially mothers, who must always be aware of any psychological changes in their children. It is highly likely that the parents are too busy with work and not paying enough attention to their children, which allows the perpetrators to continue their crimes.¡±


    ¡°He has a daughter too! He¡¯s also a father! How could he do this!¡± From a normal person¡¯s perspective, Liu Mei found it difficult to understand the thoughts of such insane individuals.


    Xiao Qian patted Yu Minglang, ¡°Explain the criminal psychology of ruthless people.¡±


    ¡°Many times we think that when people harm others, they will feel guilty, or even that murderers will be too scared to sleep. This is actually just the wishful thinking of good people. The common trait of scum is that they are immersed in the pleasure of bullying the weak and cannot help themselves, without any sympathy for the victim. They have no faith or moral boundaries and can do anything.¡±


    Yu Minglang realistically and cruelly revealed the true mentality of these people.


    ¡°Can we still have children in the future? This is too scary!¡± Liu Mei felt heartbroken after hearing this.


    ¡°To deal with this, just do what a mother should do.¡± Xiao Qian replied.


    ¡°Mother?¡±


    ¡°A mother should unconditionally protect her own child. It¡¯s a primal instinct that comes from biological evolution. If you can¡¯t be a good mother, don¡¯t have children. When there¡¯s no problem, do your best to accompany and care for your children. When there is a problem, if the symbol of human civilization¡ªlaw¡ªcannot solve it, then use the most primitive method to solve the problem.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes turned cold, ¡°Murder for murder, debt for debt! If my child can¡¯t get fair compensation after being bullied, I would rather die along with the beast. Rather than being immersed in the regret of not being able to protect my child for the rest of my life, I¡¯d prefer to make those people pay a blood price. The bloodier, the better. If every mother had this resolve to break rather than bend, the beasts would think twice before trying to hurt innocent children.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you ever thought about the cost of doing this?¡± Liu Mei asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to think about it. If my child has an experience like Weiwei¡¯s, it means I didn¡¯t protect her well. I have shortcomings in safety education, and I¡¯m willing to pay the price of my life for my mistakes, as long as those who dare to hurt my child die with me.¡±


    It was shocking for a highly educated woman to say such words.


    Everyone felt the murderous intent emanating from Xiao Qian, and Liu Mei swallowed hard.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, this doesn¡¯t sound like something you would say. I thought you would say to fight hatred with love.¡±


    ¡°Virtue can never conquer evil people. The only thing that can make them bow is a fist. It¡¯s a primal instinct that comes from human evolution. Some people are born with extremely low morals and will never feel remorse for their mistakes. Only by beating them can you make them feel fear and repentance. I don¡¯t encourage fighting evil with evil, but sometimes there¡¯s no choice.¡±


    In her past life, although Xiao Wei didn¡¯t experience the same trauma as Weiwei, she was kidnapped by a bad person and fell from a building. Xiao Qian tried various means to avenge her daughter¡¯s death and eventually paid the price with her life as well.


    She has never regretted her actions. Rather than spending the rest of her life filled with hatred and self-blame, it¡¯s better to die together with the scum of the world. Everything in the world can be exchanged if you have the guts to make the trade.


    ¡°Liu Mei, why are you crying?¡±


    ¡°I feel sorry for Weiwei. If only she could have had a mother like Boss Qian¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not too late for her to meet me now. I can help her get through this.¡± Xiao Qian confidently said, with determination in her eyes.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, let¡¯s open a martial arts school. We can teach children self-defense skills so that they won¡¯t be bullied by bad people!¡± Liu Mei always wanted to do something.


    ¡°I think that¡¯s a good idea!¡± Qiuqiu was also inspired.


    ¡°Self-defense skills alone are not enough. The main thing is still the parents¡¯ protection and education. This aspect of education must be popularized. My friend is almost 20 years old, and no one has ever talked to her about this. She got an inexperienced boyfriend who couldn¡¯t even find the right place.¡±


    Xiao Qiang raised an eyebrow. Was the inexperienced guy his brother-in-law? No way, it must be Second Brother, who was clueless about adult films and novels. Xiao Qiang grinned with an evil look.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think about it, it¡¯s not him!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s attempt to cover it up only made it more obvious, and Xiao Qiang understood. Haha, Second Brother¡¯s secret~


    Parents often shy away from discussing sex with their children. When a TV show like Animal World shows animals mating, parents can¡¯t wait to change the channel. This creates an impression in children¡¯s minds that sex is dirty. Parents not educating their children on how to protect themselves and keep them safe only provides opportunities for people like the beast to strike.


    Children are often abused for a long time before they dare to speak, which can be attributed to both the lack of education and parents not paying attention to their children.


    ¡°Think of it from an optimistic perspective: our society is constantly progressing, and both legal systems and protection measures are improving. As we continue to perfect the legal system and increase family protection for minors, such incidents will become less frequent.¡±


    Yu Minglang gave a relatively optimistic answer from his perspective.


    Xiao Qian looked at him seriously, ¡°Xiao Qiang, what¡¯s your feeling about what I just said?¡±


    She wanted to know how Yu Minglang, who carried the mission of justice and peace, would view her excessive protective instinct. This was related to the puzzle Xia Qian brought from her past life, would he understand her using violence to fight violence?

 Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: Chapter 637: Boss Qian Begins the Counterattack

    Chapter 663: Chapter 637: Boss Qian Begins the Counterattack


    That¡¯s because of the beast¡¯s exceptional acting skills and stealth in his actions, no one discovered those unspeakable deeds that were beyond redemption even after being struck by lightning ten times.


    When the investigators went to question the neighbors, they all said he was good to the child, never hit her, and often took her out to buy delicious things.


    The beast even put on an act at this point, pretending to be an accidental one-time offender, with only Xiao Qian and Weiwei¡¯s one-sided accusations and insufficient evidence.


    This situation was already frustrating Liu Mei and Qiuqiu, but Boss Qian seemed to take it all in stride, going about her daily routine of treating Weiwei and attending classes. Oh, right, she¡¯d been locking herself in her room recently, fiddling with bottles and jars. Liu Mei once asked what she was doing, and Xiao Qian told her with a smile that she was studying the influence of plant essential oil on animal olfaction.


    Hearing Boss Qian say that, if they wanted Weiwei to completely recover, they would need an apology from the beast, Liu Mei felt hopeless.


    ¡°He¡¯s so pleased with himself right now for being able to escape the law, how could he possibly apologize to Weiwei?¡±


    ¡°Nothing¡¯s ever absolute. Just because he won¡¯t apologize now doesn¡¯t mean he won¡¯t apologize later.¡± Xiao Qian was very calm.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to die from anxiety here, and sister-in-law, you don¡¯t seem worried at all!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the use of worrying? Everything has a process. You look after the house, I¡¯m going out for a while.¡±


    ¡°Where are you going? Aren¡¯t there no classes today? What if Weiwei wakes up from her nap and looks for you?¡±


    ¡°Take her out for a walk in the sun to let the sunshine chase away the little black dog in her heart.¡±


    Xiao Qian showed a mysterious look before Liu Mei, ¡°Don¡¯t you think today¡¯s sun is particularly bright and dazzling?¡±


    ¡°It is quite scorching¡­ Sister-in-law, why do I feel like there¡¯s something different about you today?¡± Liu Mei had a strange feeling. Xiao Qian was dressed neatly and looked like she was going to do something.


    ¡°Hmm, it is a little different. When the sun is out, heaven tends to open its eyes, and when heaven opens its eyes, my mood tends to be good.¡±


    Having endured this for so long, the time had come to cast her net, so Boss Qian¡¯s mood was indeed quite good.


    ¡°I still don¡¯t understand¡­¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t understand, just stay at home and be a good housekeeper. The sun has come out, and it¡¯s time for the darkness to recede.¡±


    Half an hour later, Xiao Qian was walking along the road leading to the Ye family¡¯s house. A few women with their babies complained as they enjoyed the sunshine with their children.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on lately? Why are there so many stray dogs around?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it because of the relocation? They¡¯ve moved into the buildings and didn¡¯t want the dogs that used to guard the houses. People just let those dogs they¡¯ve had for years become strays! ¡±


    ¡°With so many dogs gathered together, I¡¯m really afraid they¡¯ll bite the children. I heard an old man was bitten by a stray dog before. I wonder when the dog control will come and take these dogs away. They¡¯re causing trouble¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian heard this and grinned. As expected, she hadn¡¯t remembered wrong, there were many dogs around the Ye family.


    The last time she came to save Weiwei, she clearly remembered how many stray dogs surrounded the neighborhood.


    A few minutes later, Xiao Qian elegantly knocked on the door of the Ye family¡¯s house.


    ¡°What the hell are you doing here again!¡± Lu Zhi glared at Xiao Qian with hatred.


    ¡°Is Ye Daqian home?¡±


    Hearing the voice, Ye Daqian¡¯s father came out of the house. If Liu Mei or Qiuqiu were here, they would be furious to see him with a cigarette in his mouth.


    Just like Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis of people like him, his face showed no guilt or fear, but rather a calm expression.


    Seeing Xiao Qian, he even displayed a cunning yet triumphant expression.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s you, the big anchor. What are you doing, looking for us? Is Weiwei doing well? Tell her we miss her, and she should come home soon. Despite her false accusations against me because of your instigation, I¡¯ll be magnanimous as a good father and won¡¯t hold it against her. We will let bygones be bygones once she¡¯s home.¡±


    If Liu Mei or Qiuqiu had heard this, they might have been angry enough to break their teeth.


    It¡¯s so infuriating!


    It¡¯s so shameless!


    So¡­!


    But Boss Qian just sneered and didn¡¯t care.


    ¡°I came for you to apologize to Weiwei. If you don¡¯t apologize, it will get serious for her.¡±


    ¡°Serious? Huh¡­¡± The beast pretended to be troubled, shaking his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m bothered that the child is sick, too, but seeing as I¡¯ve raised her for so long, I can give you a hundred or two dollars. However, asking for an apology is impossible. I can¡¯t apologize for something I didn¡¯t do. If I apologize to her, wouldn¡¯t that be admitting her false accusation? That¡¯s right, the child is sick. Only you sick people would believe the words of a sick child, hahaha!¡±


    The last sneer exposed his shamelessness and his triumphant mood at this moment.


    Yes, he was the one who did it, he was the one behind it, and the law couldn¡¯t find the evidence, so what could they do to him? That¡¯s what Ye Daqian¡¯s father thought at this moment.


    Lu Zhi, standing beside him, also unfriendly towards Xiao Qian, said, ¡°Apologize for what! We raised her for so many years, and she turned on us like an ungrateful wretch, accusing us of¡­ Heh, such a slutty vixen, and it¡¯s our fault?¡±


    Lu Zhi¡¯s performance today was different from that day. She was arrogant to the extreme that day, but today she had toned it down a bit.


    Xiao Qian knew from their behavior that she had guessed right. That day, Lu Zhi deliberately provoked them all to gather evidence, but Xiao Qian and Ming Lang foiled her plot.


    Xiao Qian looked at Lu Zhi with a mix of pity and disdain, ¡°It¡¯s sad that some shameless straight-thinking men have that attitude, and you, as a woman, also have this straight-thinking mentality. I don¡¯t believe you don¡¯t know what he¡¯s been up to. Maybe you¡¯ve had suspicions in your heart for a long time, but you pretend not to know. Even after the truth comes out, you¡¯re still helping him, this man with blood on his hands, to cover it up. In a broader sense, you¡¯re an accomplice; in a narrower sense, while you¡¯re using ignorance to cover up his crimes, you¡¯re also burying your happiness and humanity.¡±


    A bunch of idiots.


    But Xiao Qian came here today not to argue with fools. She knew she couldn¡¯t convince these fools and had other things to do here.


    ¡°We don¡¯t have time to argue with you. Leave now if you don¡¯t want to be beaten!¡± Lu Zhi still resented the paint incident and urged Xiao Qian to leave.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, young people shouldn¡¯t slander others recklessly. The law says I¡¯m a good man, so you shouldn¡¯t waste your efforts. I won¡¯t apologize, never. You¡¯d better leave!¡±


    Ye Daqian¡¯s father now had the characters ¡®triumphant¡¯ written all over his face.


    With a triumphant look on his face, he told Xiao Qian that no one could bring him down. What did it matter if he did it? There was insufficient evidence!


    ¡°You¡¯re a fucking idiot.¡± Xiao Qian said calmly.


    And that was the beginning of Ye Daqian¡¯s father¡¯s tragedy.

 Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Chapter 638: Heaven is Helping Xiao Qian

    Chapter 664: Chapter 638: Heaven is Helping Xiao Qian


    ¡°What did you say!¡± Ye Daqian was infuriated.


    ¡°Looking at you from the left, you seem like scum, and from the right, you look like an idiot. If I were to use 2B to describe you, it would be an insult to pencils.¡± Xiao Qian said fluently.


    ¡°F*ck your mother!¡± Lu Zhi was provoked by Xiao Qian and blurted out vulgarities.


    ¡°F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!¡± Ye Daqian also cursed.


    Both men¡¯s anger was within Xiao Qian¡¯s expectations.


    No one saw that when Xiao Qian cursed at them, her hand pressed something in her pocket.


    ¡°All I was asking you to do was to apologize to Weiwei, because only your apology can give her hope for her depression, but why are you cursing at me?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re cursing at you all who raised little b*stards!¡± Lu Zhi¡¯s words were all about the human body.


    ¡°She¡¯s really pitiful, having nightmares every night.¡± Xiao Qian continued to set the pace calmly.


    She was able to record Ye Daqian and Lu Zhi cursing at her, but not the part where she was the one who provoked them first.


    ¡°It¡¯s her own fault! Get lost, we won¡¯t apologize to her, she deserves it!¡± When people are angry, they tend to speak without thinking.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of being punished by the law?¡± Xiao Qian continued to ask.


    ¡°Ha! Law? What is the law? Do you have any evidence? No one will believe you with just words! She has depression? She can go die!¡±


    Lu Zhi spoke maliciously.


    Xiao Qian had both hands in her pockets, one hand recording and the other opening a small bottle, rubbing the liquid inside on her hand. Suddenly, she stretched out her hand, grabbed Livestock¡¯s clothes, and rubbed the liquid on his clothes.


    Livestock wanted to withdraw from Xiao Qian, but he saw Xiao Qian back away two steps by herself.


    ¡°Ah! Just talk, don¡¯t get physical!¡± Xiao Qian backed away two steps, bumping into the hallway, making a clanging sound.


    Lu Zhi and Livestock looked at each other, who had touched her? Why did she suddenly back away?


    Xiao Qian achieved her goal, her hand pressed the button in her pocket, and stopped the recording.


    Then she stood up, contemptuously looking at the two human livestock, ¡°You may not be afraid of the law, but trust me, you¡¯ll face divine retribution soon.


    ¡°Divine retribution? Hahaha, heaven is long dead.¡± Ye Daqian could hardly conceal his pride.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid at all now, his connections were all arranged, and he had greeted those above. This whole situation wasn¡¯t a big deal in the first place.


    ¡°Watch your words.¡± Xiao Qian looked at him coldly.


    ¡°You need evidence to accuse me of anything as well! Don¡¯t talk to me about heaven and earth, it¡¯s useless! The law doesn¡¯t believe in this, the law focuses on evidence! Do you have any?¡±


    At this moment, Ye Daqian had a twisted sense of satisfaction in his heart.


    Xiao Qian hooked the corner of her mouth, ¡°I hope you remember what you said, the law only cares about evidence, your time to cry will come.¡±


    As she turned around to leave, Xiao Qian turned back, looking at Ye Daqian with an inexplicable confident expression.


    ¡°I see a dark patch on your forehead. You¡¯ll have bad luck today for sure, don¡¯t go out. Really, you can avoid divine retribution at home. If you go out, you will be punished within fifteen minutes.¡±


    ¡°Pah! Ivory can¡¯t come out of a dog¡¯s mouth!¡± Lu Zhi cursed at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Little girl, don¡¯t always hang divine retribution on your lips, your words won¡¯t work!¡± Ye Daqian said boastfully, he really knew how to irritate others.


    But Xiao Qian¡¯s quality wasn¡¯t to be underestimated, she didn¡¯t get angry at all.


    ¡°Remember, if one day you suffer retribution, it¡¯s all because of the sins you¡¯ve committed, and only repentance can help you through the rest of your life. Otherwise, you¡¯ll die miserably.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke as if implying a threat, but Ye Daqian didn¡¯t care, if there was truly divine retribution, it would have punished him long ago, but now he was living well.


    Just as Xiao Qian was about to leave, two more people arrived.


    The first one was a middle-aged woman, about 40 years old, wearing black-framed glasses and looking meticulous. Another woman was with her.


    As soon as Lu Zhi saw them, he burst into a smile, bypassing Xiao Qian and shaking hands with the black-framed glasses woman.


    ¡°Old classmate, What brings you here?¡±


    ¡°I heard something happened to your daughter Weiwei. She is also our school¡¯s student. As a principal, I have to come and check on her. How is the child now?¡± The glasses woman spoke politely.


    ¡°Hey, don¡¯t even mention it, the child has a mental problem, insisting that our Old Ye mistreated her. Old classmate, you know how our Old Ye is, are we that kind of people?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I understand you guys, you¡¯re not those kind of people. But, as an educator, I must say, Weiwei having a mental problem is indeed a painful thing, but she also has her own issues. I brought her homeroom teacher here too. This child often doesn¡¯t wear her uniform, has been caught not cutting her hair and leaving it long, and even cried in the classroom for no reason. All of these are factors contributing to her excessive fantasies about relationships. You, as parents, should pay attention.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, the school should also testify for us later, that this child has her own issues ¨C there are just some nosy people who want to doubt Old Ye.¡± Lu Zhi looked at Xiao Qian smugly.


    Xiao Qian glanced at the so-called principal, ¡°How much did she pay you? As an educator, your illogical words are unbelievable. Can money buy your conscience?¡±


    It was truly hard for Lu Zhi, he needed to find so many people to prove that it was Weiwei¡¯s problem.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± The female principal, embarrassed by having her thoughts exposed, was somewhat angry.


    ¡°I am a psychologist. I am very curious about who provided you with these ideas. According to your theory, should a girl who is bullied first reflect on herself? I can tell from your actions that you must have been paid by the Ye Family.¡±


    ¡°Slandering people!¡±


    Xiao Qian shook her head, not bothering to argue with these people.


    She had achieved her goal and now withdrew.


    According to her analysis of Ye Daqian¡¯s personality, he would feel smug at this moment and be confident that he could escape legal punishment. He would also experience a strange satisfaction from this. If Xiao Qian didn¡¯t say that he would have bad luck today, he might be able to bear with it and not go out.


    Xiao Qian intentionally provoked Ye Daqian, and he would definitely accept her suggestion. Xiao Qian was sure that he would go out later, and when he returned, he would feel satisfied, something like ¡°See, nobody can do anything to me¡± happiness.


    She had achieved her goal for today, so Xiao Qian retreated.


    After leaving the Ye Family, Xiao Qian came to a residential building not far from the Ye Family community, looked up at the building by the roadside, and smiled.


    This was the location she had set on the Sand Table, but her family¡¯s Xiao Qiang had moved it.


    So Xiao Qian shifted her gaze to the building on the other side, which was the one Xiao Qiang had chosen, probably a blind spot for surveillance cameras.


    The road was the only way from the Ye Family neighborhood to the market. According to Xiao Qian¡¯s indirect understanding, Ye Daqian would buy handmade yeast buns from a stall in the market every two days. Today, guests had arrived at the Ye Family¡¯s home around lunchtime. When Xiao Qian knocked on the door, she hadn¡¯t smelled the scent of rice, so whether the family entertained the guests at home or went out to eat, Ye Livestock would either come down to buy buns or bring people out to eat. In either case, he would have to take the road leading to divine retribution.


    Heaven itself was helping Xiao Qian.

 Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Chapter 639: Really Being Punished by Heaven~

    Chapter 665: Chapter 639: Really Being Punished by Heaven~


    There was a fried chicken shop on the side of the road, the aroma wafted through the air. Xiao Qian walked over, ¡°Boss, give me a bag of popcorn chicken.¡±


    ¡°By the way, boss, I just fell on the road. Can I use your faucet to wash my hands?¡±


    ¡°The faucet is over there!¡± The boss was very enthusiastic.


    Xiao Qian washed her hands cleanly and then took out the hand sanitizer she carried with her, carefully applying it to her hands. The water-soluble mixed oil essence was quickly rinsed off.


    ¡°Boss, are you going to dump this bucket of dirty water? Let me help you.¡±


    ¡°Oh, young lady, I¡¯m so embarrassed. Did your hands get dirty?¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled, her hands were now very clean, much cleaner than Ye Daqian¡¯s filthy heart.


    The oil residue in the sink was washed away by the blood from the chicken legs, even if a police dog came, it couldn¡¯t smell the scent.


    There was nothing cleaner than this.


    The fried chicken legs were ready, Xiao Qian carried them over to sit on a bench by the roadside. She bought a bottle of Coke, sipped it, and ate fried chicken while waiting for the show to begin.


    A few stray dogs came over, attracted by the scent, and circled around Xiao Qian.


    People from the old low-rise buildings had just moved into new apartment buildings in this area. As a result, the dogs they used to keep for watching their homes became wild dogs, and there were many of them in this area.


    The stray dogs were very dirty, their fur matted. Xiao Qian broke the fried chicken into small pieces and threw it on the ground for the dogs to eat.


    ¡°Girl, be careful, these dogs might bite!¡± An old lady came over to kindly advise Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian smiled, ¡°Thank you, grandmother, it¡¯s okay. If you don¡¯t provoke them, they won¡¯t bite.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if these dogs are in heat or not, they always make noise.¡±


    ¡°No, it usually happens during spring and autumn. Such behavior rarely occurs in the summer unless external forces are involved.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Anyway, be careful!¡± The enthusiastic old lady left, and Xiao Qian continued to calmly sit on the chair, nibbling fried chicken and drinking Coke.


    By her calculations, Ye Daqian¡¯s father should be coming down soon.


    Just as Xiao Qian was thinking about this, the few dogs that had been fighting over the fried chicken suddenly became restless, while the rest remained unresponsive.


    ¡°So you guys are boys, huh? Well, go on, your ¡®girlfriends¡¯ are just ahead~¡± Xiao Qian said to the restless dogs. As soon as her words fell, the dogs sprinted forward.


    Xiao Qian stood up and looked in the direction the dogs were running. Animal instincts were indeed powerful, and it was said that male dogs could smell the mating signals released by female dogs within 1,000 meters, after which they would dash towards them in extreme excitement.


    It seemed that the essential oil methyl(para)hydroxybenzoate she had mixed was quite potent. This substance was present in dog urine and male dogs liked to sniff the urine of the opposite sex to test the levels of methyl(para)hydroxybenzoate. Once the chemical reached a certain level, it meant that the dogs could breed.


    Some men who were worse than livestock abused the identity given to them by heaven. They didn¡¯t want to be human, so they could be dogs instead. But they couldn¡¯t even be male dogs, because they didn¡¯t deserve it.


    Xiao Qian gave the remaining fried chicken to the other dogs that hadn¡¯t left, and they barked happily.


    ¡°Sorry, it¡¯s not fair to compare them to you guys. You just happened to be born into the wrong body, while he¡¯s worse than a dog. Eat up~¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled kindly as she fed the stray dogs, but not far away, there was a commotion accompanied by the screams of pedestrians.


    The old lady who had just warned Xiao Qian showed her contemporary spirit, holding a cabbage in one hand, running and shouting, ¡°It¡¯s terrible! Someone call 120! A wild dog bit someone again!¡±


    Xiao Qian carried her unfinished Coke and followed the crowd. She saw Oliver James rolling back and forth on the ground, clutching his crotch in pain.


    As for the dog that caused the trouble, it had already disappeared.


    Many people gathered around, whispering to each other. Someone had called 120, and others were talking to Oliver James.


    ¡°Dude, where did the dog bite you? Can you stand up?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t¡­ It bit¡­ my, my¡ª¡± Oliver James was in too much pain to speak.


    The onlookers gasped at the sight of his hand, covered in blood and clutching his crotch.


    My goodness! Did it¡­ bite his second brother?!


    This was a rare event in recent years!


    By now, Oliver James was in so much pain he almost passed out.


    He had no idea what had happened. Lu Zhi had asked him to go downstairs to buy steamed buns because they had guests at home, and she wanted to take the opportunity to give money to the principal.


    Oliver James still remembered that when he left the house, he was humming a tune, the kind he played when he wanted to rape Weiwei again.


    Thinking of how he had just ¡°angered¡± Xiao Qian, he felt very smug.


    People do things, and heaven watches. He thought, heaven can¡¯t see anything. What could these yellow-haired girls do to him~


    Just as he thought that, retribution came ¡ª several wild dogs pounced at him!


    Before Oliver James could even figure out what was going on, the few wild dogs were sniffing him left and right, and suddenly one of them became enraged.


    Damn it, they were promised little puppies, so why was there a human? Frustrated humans were scary, but frustrated dogs were even more temperamental. The scent on Oliver James was not noticeable to humans but too stimulating for the dogs, so they became agitated.


    Oliver James saw the dirty dogs and tried to kick them, even bending down to pretend to pick up a rock. Usually, this behavior would drive away stray dogs, but for some reason, these dogs wouldn¡¯t leave, so he tried to kick them.


    The dogs fought back and bit!


    After a dog bit his leg, Oliver James picked up a rock from the side of the road and threw it, but this only enraged the other dogs even more. A dog must be very skilled to bite Oliver James¡¯ second brother with one bite.


    The men in the crowd instinctively clutched their crotches, unable to imagine what kind of pain Oliver James must have felt. Just thinking about it was painful.


    But most people were curious and wanted to see Oliver James move his hands, as everyone was wondering whether it was just a bite or if it was completely bitten off.


    Although seeing someone else¡¯s misfortune should arouse sympathy in normal people, getting bitten in this spot inevitably made people¡¯s imaginations run wild. Curiosity is human instinct, unrelated to morality.


    Oliver James was in so much pain that he could hardly hear anyone¡¯s voice. As he lay on the ground clutching his once-wicked but now life-questioning vital part, cold sweat poured off him as he saw the crowd of onlookers move in slow motion.


    Suddenly, he saw the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Was she here to lead him?


    Oliver James blinked away the tears of pain and finally saw clearly ¡ª not only did the Bodhisattva Guanyin with a beauty mark purify all beings, but so did Chen Xiaoqian.


    ¡°Are you alright? The ambulance will be here soon.¡± Xiao Qian bent down and asked as if she was concerned and then took a sip of her Coke through the straw.


    It was so refreshing and delicious.


    ¡°It¡¯s you¡­¡± At this moment, seeing Chen Xiaoqian, Ye Daqian¡¯s father¡¯s back turned cold.


    He suddenly remembered the words Xiao Qian had said before.


    She said that today he would suffer divine retribution¡­ and he really did!

 Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: Chapter 640: Dogs Eat Meatballs, People Dont

    Chapter 666: Chapter 640: Dogs Eat Meatballs, People Don¡¯t


    Xiao Qian took the opportunity to give him a dose of psychological suggestion when he was in pain.


    ¡°In-between heaven and earth, there¡¯s conscience. When acting like a person, don¡¯t be too stubborn, and definitely don¡¯t go against the heavens, as it will easily invite divine retribution!¡±


    Oliver James could only see Xiao Qian¡¯s lips moving, and the world seemed to spin around them. His vision turned black, and he passed out completely.


    No one knew what Xiao Qian said to Oliver James at the end. All they saw was a beautiful girl, moved with compassion after seeing the unfortunate person bitten by a dog, gently comforting the injured man¡ªeven though she fainted after comforting him.


    It was lunchtime, and there was a bit of a traffic jam, so the ambulance hadn¡¯t arrived yet. A nearby clinic doctor came over with soap and water, alcohol, and a syringe. After a dog bite, it¡¯s essential to clean the wound promptly and wipe it with alcohol or iodine. The clinic doctor was quite professional. A group of people craned their necks to see what a person bitten by a dog would look like.


    Xiao Qian was curious too, so she took a glance, and it was quite an eyesore.


    The source of evil that had once harmed an innocent young girl was now covered in blood. The clinic doctor muttered while wiping, ¡°Will this be usable in the future¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you with the alcohol,¡± Xiao Qian stepped forward. ¡°I¡¯m a doctor too, a psychologist.¡±


    ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll wipe the wounds on his legs.¡± The doctor handed Xiao Qian the alcohol and other tools and didn¡¯t forget to cover the dog-bitten area with a piece of clothing.


    Xiao Qian held the alcohol, and her hand trembled slightly, spilling part of the liquid. The alcohol mixed with the oil essence on Oliver James¡¯s clothes. As the water-soluble essential oil encountered the alcohol, its components were quickly neutralized, leaving no concrete evidence.


    Xiao Qian looked up at the glaring sunlight. Today¡¯s weather was lovely, and her mood was excellent.


    The wind blew her long hair, making it flutter. Her beautiful face showed no expression, only indifference.


    Not far away, Yellow Hair, wearing a peaked cap and holding an SLR camera, pressed the shutter to capture Xiao Qian¡¯s bright eyes and pearly teeth, then called his boss to report.


    ¡°Boss, she got rid of that troublemaker, Oliver James, who we both couldn¡¯t tolerate.¡±


    ¡°Oh? How did she do it? Is there any danger of being found out?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t quite understand, but a group of dogs bit that troublemaker into a eunuch. Those dogs were awesome, biting off half an egg with one bite, and he couldn¡¯t even retrieve it. Oh my! She was far away when the incident happened. It¡¯s so hard to understand; I doubt even the police would figure it out¡ªBoss, could she hypnotize dogs?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll hypnotize you and dock your bonus! Keep an eye on her. Can¡¯t even handle this little matter!¡±


    ¡°Boss, don¡¯t dock my pay! Let¡¯s talk it out! I was thinking that if she couldn¡¯t handle it, I¡¯d come up with a way to get rid of that troublemaker, but she took care of it on her own without me even noticing how she did it. What a talent!¡±


    ¡°Next week, report to her school, observe her up close. Understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The ambulance arrived, and Xiao Qian joined others in carrying Oliver James onto it. As it drove away, she raised the corner of her mouth in a smile.


    All her patience had been exhausted on this livestock. Livestock, goodbye.


    When Xiao Qian returned, Weiwei had already woken up, and Xiao Qian reached out to hug her.


    ¡°Is Baby feeling better today?¡±


    ¡°Still feeling lost¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay; you¡¯ll be better soon. Everything will be fine.¡±


    ¡°Speaking of Liu Mei!¡± After comforting Weiwei, Xiao Qian suddenly remembered something.


    ¡°What¡¯s up, Sister-in-law?¡± Liu Mei, who was studying the recruitment advertisements in the newspaper on the sofa, looked up.¡±What¡¯s the name of the school where you and Qiuqiu were rejected?¡±


    ¡°Private Longfei School.¡±


    ¡°I study at that school.¡± Weiwei looked up at Liu Mei and said solemnly.


    ¡°Is the principal of your school the woman with black glasses?¡± Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t thought about connecting the two incidents, but after witnessing the unreasonable thinking of the female principal, she suddenly thought of the experiences Qiuqiu and Liu Mei went through while job hunting.


    Liu Mei was rejected because she was a girl, and Qiuqiu was kicked out when it was discovered that he had gender dysphoria. These two unrelated incidents made Xiao Qian associate them with each other.


    There are only two private schools in Lin City, and Xiao Qian knew that Weiwei attended a private school, so she wanted to see if it was the one with the biased female principal.


    ¡°That¡¯s her, Principal Sun.¡± Weiwei has a deep impression of the principal, who always seems to be very serious.


    ¡°Is she usually unreasonable?¡±


    ¡°Yes, actually¡­ There was an incident in our school two years ago where a male teacher touched a female student. But the female student was expelled, and I didn¡¯t dare to speak up about it because of this¡­¡±


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s help, Weiwei could now share some deep-seated secrets.


    The incident caused quite a stir in the school, but it eventually died down. The female student was expelled for ¡®being promiscuous and not wearing a school uniform¡¯. The male teacher was also transferred away, but it was rumored that he was a relative of the principal and was transferred to another school.


    ¡°As expected¡­¡± Xiao Qian snorted.


    ¡°What kind of mindset is this? Female students being bullied and then getting expelled?¡± Liu Mei was relieved she didn¡¯t get a job at that school, or else her personality would have driven her insane.


    ¡°I met that principal. She¡¯s a hopeless case of male chauvinism. In her mind, women who get bullied only have themselves to blame for their actions. It¡¯s really sad for a woman like her to be alive. In her eyes, people who suffer from depression are just weak and not open-minded.¡±


    Chauvinists believe that it¡¯s the woman¡¯s fault when they are assaulted. They may even think that depression is just an excuse for weak people to escape reality. They always talk without thinking, saying things like ¡®if you¡¯re open-minded, you won¡¯t get depression¡¯. Huh.


    Just like the principal who accepted bribes and dared to say that Weiwei, who didn¡¯t wear a school uniform, had a tendency to seduce male teachers. It¡¯s not just men who can be chauvinistic. If women also have such stubborn views and live in their own worldview, always showing off their self-righteous opinions to others, that would be the bane of society.


    ¡°A crooked beam makes a crooked wall. Such a person doesn¡¯t deserve to run a school, only to lead students astray. Qiuqiu and I are really fortunate not to have gone to that school.¡± Liu Mei also had a bad impression of the principal.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about these unhappy things. Liu Mei, let¡¯s have a nice lunch. We¡¯ll buy hot pot ingredients, turn on the air conditioner and have hot pot. Weiwei, what do you want to eat?¡±


    ¡°Can I have meatballs?¡±


    Xiao Qian patted Weiwei¡¯s face, ¡°Today¡¯s almanac says dogs eat meatballs and people don¡¯t. Can Meiwei big sister buy something else for you? There are lots of things you can cook in hot pot!¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Liu Mei touched her chin, ¡°Dogs eat meatballs and people don¡¯t? What kind of almanac says that?¡±


    Xico Qian gave her a mysterious smile, then kept silent. The meatball scene involving a dog was quite interesting but unfortunately, it couldn¡¯t be broadcasted, which was a small pity.


    Lunch was a bit late but quite rich. Having hot pot with air conditioning during the hot summer, with cold cola, icy beer, and all kinds of dishes, was the ultimate respect for food lovers during this season.


    Liu Mei was doing her best to be funny, constantly telling jokes. Xiao Qian was also eating happily. Under their influence, Weiwei rarely felt a little happy for once.


    The joyful atmosphere was interrupted by an urgent knock on the door. Liu Mei went to answer it. At the door stood a haggard-looking Lu Zhi, pointing at Xiao Qian with a torrent of abuse.


    ¡°You little bitch! You won¡¯t end well! How could you, how could you¡ª¡ª¡±

 Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Chapter 641: When Speaking, Pay Attention to Evidence, Oh!

    Chapter 667: Chapter 641: When Speaking, Pay Attention to Evidence, Oh!


    Xiao Qian remained seated at the dining table, and Weiwei, sitting next to her, couldn¡¯t help but laugh, clutching Xiao Qian¡¯s sleeve in horror.


    Xiao Qian patted her hand, signaling her not to be afraid.


    ¡°Excuse me, unknown lady, what are you doing in my house?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t play innocent! Old Ye from our family is still lying in the hospital, and it¡¯s all because of your tricks!¡±


    ¡°Hospitalized? Great! What happened to him?¡± Liu Mei was delighted to hear about Ye Shengkou¡¯s hospitalization.


    ¡°He¡­¡± Thinking of her husband¡¯s current half-castrated situation, Lu Zhi¡¯s expression twisted, and the more she thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.


    The doctor said that if they could find the missing half, it might still be possible to reattach it, but the problem was that the dog ran away after biting, making it impossible to recover. And even though the remaining part wasn¡¯t bitten, it seemed like it couldn¡¯t get erect either¡­


    Lu Zhi pointed at Xiao Qian angrily, ¡°It¡¯s you! I¡¯ve already reported it! I won¡¯t let you off!¡±


    Xiao Qian elegantly picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of her mouth, ¡°What did I do? I helped save someone! Oh, please don¡¯t give me any awards. Helping others is something every citizen should do.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t play innocent! I asked around, and Old Ye said he saw you! There¡¯s no point in denying it, it was you! You made the dog bite my Old Ye!¡±


    ¡°Yes, I was at the scene, and many people saw it. But, dear matriarch who believes in evidence for everything, can you stop slandering me? I was acting courageously today, and many people saw it. You¡¯re not just being ungrateful, but now you come to make a scene at my place. Are you trying to scam me?¡± Xiao Qian remained calm and composed.


    ¡°You made the dog bite my Old Ye!¡± Lu Zhi became more suspicious. Xiao Qian had just left, and her husband went out to buy steamed buns when he was bitten by the dog, right there!


    ¡°So, just because you say I made the dog bite, I did it? Where¡¯s the evidence? I remember a few hours ago, you were telling me that the law cares most about evidence. Your words won¡¯t work, where¡¯s the evidence? Just because you hate me, you say I did it?¡±


    Lu Zhi¡¯s words from earlier returned to her like a slap to the face.


    ¡°I will find evidence! Heaven is watching, you won¡¯t get away! You¡¯re all scumbags!¡±


    ¡°Haha! Is heaven your relative? When you do evil deeds, heaven can¡¯t see it, but now that you lack evidence, you hope heaven can see? Sorry, heaven is quite busy.¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t even get up, leisurely stuffing her mouth with boiled lamb, so delicious!


    What Lu Zhi and Ye Daqian had done to Xiao Qian, Xiao Qian repaid in kind. However, Lu Zhi didn¡¯t have Xiao Qian¡¯s mental stamina, she was furious and ready to explode. But Xiao Qian just sat there, leisurely drinking cold beer and eating boiled lamb, even offering her some with chopsticks.


    ¡°Want some? I feed stray dogs, so I don¡¯t mind giving you an extra set of chopsticks and bowl.¡±


    That¡¯s so damn infuriating!!!


    Lu Zhi tried to rush in to hit Xiao Qian, but was kicked out by Yu Liumei, who followed up with a warning finger.


    ¡°Get out of here, or we¡¯ll report you for trespassing!¡±


    After the door closed, Lu Zhi was still cursing and crying outside, scaring Weiwei.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. No one will bully you in the future.¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her.


    ¡°Meiwei, will I get you into trouble?¡±


    These words made Xiao Qian very happy because it proved that the child had improved and was now concerned about others, a sign of her condition getting better.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s heaven who took care of him, and it has nothing to do with me.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, Ye Shengkou was bitten by a dog?¡± Liu Mei only understood this part.


    ¡°Yes, he got bitten in the testicles, and now he¡¯s lost half of them. I don¡¯t know which poor dog had to eat that thing, oh my¡­¡±


    Noticing the looks of the two sisters, Xiao Qian cleared her throat and said seriously,


    ¡°As a doctor, I also participated in the rescue. Although I am a psychologist, how could I stand idly by when I saw such a tragic event?¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law¡­ you really have the heart of a Bodhisattva, saving even such a person, you¡¯re too kind! Although I think there¡¯s something strange going on¡­¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t know exactly what was going on but still felt that something was odd. In her heart, Xiao Qian was like a reincarnated Bodhisattva, so kind!


    Bad guys bullied her sister-in-law, but Xiao Qian didn¡¯t blame them. Instead, she kindly extended her helping hand. Truly worthy of being a doctor!


    Xiao Qian nodded to Liu Mei, ¡°Yes, I am that kind, I am like a Bodhisattva, continue to worship me.¡±


    After fooling Liu Mei, Xiao Qian stroked the stunned Weiwei.


    ¡°Are you scared?¡±


    ¡°No¡­ Meiwei, I feel a little bit happy. Is this emotion abnormal? Am I a bad girl?¡± Weiwei didn¡¯t know why, but hearing that the man who had bullied her had been bitten by a dog in that particular area, she felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders.


    ¡°No, this is human instinct. Sometimes we shouldn¡¯t suppress our instincts- eat when we¡¯re hungry, sleep when we¡¯re tired, and fight back when we¡¯re bullied.¡±


    ¡°You won¡¯t have a happy ending!!¡± Lu Zhi was still shouting outside, ¡°The authorities will give us justice!¡±


    ¡°Meiwei, she said¡­¡± Weiwei was a bit scared.


    Xiao Qian patted her head, smiling even more kindly,


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, those uncles are here to catch bad guys, and they work based on evidence. What she says won¡¯t work, so Weiwei, don¡¯t blame them for not solving your case, because they care most about evidence; they are the loveliest people.¡±


    ¡°Ai Ma, sister-in-law, your values are so upright, and you didn¡¯t take it out on Weiwei because of her case, you¡¯re so kind!¡± Liu Mei admired Xiao Qian again. She deserves to be awarded as an outstanding citizen, promoting positivity all the time!


    Xiao Qian nodded without humility, ¡°Yes, I am that good!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll bring divine wrath upon yourselves!¡± Lu Zhi was still cursing like a shrew on the street.


    Xiao Qian replied through the door, ¡°What¡¯s going on with the world? When bad things happen, people can¡¯t find evidence, and now they hope that heaven can see? Stop kidding yourself, heaven has very righteous values, okay?¡±


    Just like her.


    Xiao Qian patted Weiwei on the head, ¡°See? Good will always triumph over evil. Justice may come late sometimes, but it never misses. Weiwei, now you can sleep well.¡±


    This was an excellent opportunity for Xiao Qian to reshape Weiwei¡¯s worldview. Lu Zhi¡¯s drama had allowed Xiao Qian to use it to her advantage and also made Weiwei believe that there was still justice, ensuring the child wouldn¡¯t take revenge on society in the future.


    Xiao Qian patted Weiwei and instructed Liu Mei to call the police, as Lu Zhi was making a racket outside, crying and cursing, causing a disturbance to the residents.


    Police officers arrived quickly, and Lu Zhi grabbed their pant legs, insisting that it was Xiao Qian¡¯s doing that her husband was bitten by a dog in such a crucial area¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s her, it¡¯s her! She studied psychology, she hypnotized the dog! That¡¯s why the dog bit my husband! I don¡¯t believe in such coincidences. She just left, and then my husband got bitten!¡±


    Within the police station, Lu Zhi angrily accused Xiao Qian over and over again.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Qian calmly pulled out the recorded audio.

 Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: Chapter 642: Brother Lang is Here to Support~

    Chapter 668: Chapter 642: Brother Lang is Here to Support~


    Facing Lu Zhi¡¯s accusation, Xiao Qian turned on her recorder.


    ¡°I admit that I went to the Ye¡¯s house today, but my purpose was this: I am a psychologist treating a girl with depression. This girl needs an apology from Oliver James, so I prepared a recorder. I thought if he didn¡¯t want to apologize in person, a recording could help Weiwei¡¯s condition. Now listen¡­¡±


    Boss Qian¡¯s recording only captured the part that was advantageous to her, emitting unpleasant curses from Lu Zhi and Oliver James. Xiao Qian even staged a scene of being attacked, although they never touched her. The advantage of a recording is that you can only hear the voice but not see the person, so the righteous ones sided more with Xiao Qian after hearing it.


    Lu Zhi was now eating humble pie.


    The things she and Oliver James played with were child¡¯s play in comparison to Xiao Qian¡¯s well-planned tactics; finding flaws in Xiao Qian¡¯s plan was too difficult!


    Who could have imagined that Xiao Qian¡¯s strategy was so perfect, leaving no room for criticism?


    Perfect Xiao Qian made Lu Zhi lose her logic.


    ¡°She cursed our family! She must have hypnotized the dog! That¡¯s why the dog bit Old Ye!¡±


    When Oliver James was treated, the doctors were shocked.


    Although there were occasional incidents of wild dogs attacking people, it was the first time they had seen a dog bite in such a place!


    The note-taker couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath, ¡°mother, biting that thing must hurt so bad. Is this the so-called physical castration?¡±


    Faced with Lu Zhi¡¯s accusation, Xiao Qian looked extremely innocent.


    ¡°If treating patients will also be slandered, then I am really pitiful. You can ask a psychologist or a psychiatrist whether the suspect should apologize to the victim. My treatment has no problem. As for hypnotizing the dog¡­ this slanderous lady, I have studied psychology for many years and hypnotized many people, but I have never tried hypnotizing a dog. Not only me, even the best psychologists in the world cannot do that. If one day you meet someone who can hypnotize a dog, you must let me know!¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s true and false statements were indistinguishable. No one could see through the tiny part that was false, and cracking it would be in vain¡­


    Xiao Qian successfully shifted Lu Zhi¡¯s attention onto hypnotizing the dog. Hypnotizing a dog? That was absurd.


    Even the righteous couldn¡¯t listen to this nonsense any longer. Lu Zhi¡¯s statement was too exaggerated.


    According to Lu Zhi¡¯s logic, if Xiao Qian could hypnotize animals and make them attack others, wouldn¡¯t the world be in chaos?


    ¡°Then why was she nearby? Many people saw her!¡± Lu Zhi continued accusing.


    ¡°When I was out, I saw fried chicken for sale and bought some, eating it by the roadside. Girls all have a craving for snacks, right? Is eating fried chicken not allowed?¡±


    Xiao Qian continued speaking.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t even know he was the one bitten. I was quite far away when it happened. Only after hearing the noise did I rush over, and I even helped save him. Everyone on the street can testify. The clinic doctor and I saved him until the ambulance arrived. Many people saw this.¡±


    ¡°Old Ye said that you scared him with a divine punishment! You also said that in my house! How can this be such a coincidence?¡±


    ¡°Oh my god, lady, how can you slander me like this? I am a psychologist, can I say such things?¡±


    ¡°You did!¡±


    ¡°Who saw it?¡±


    ¡°Me, and Old Ye in my family. We both heard it!¡±


    ¡°Can one person testify for another person?¡±


    Lacking evidence, this sentence that Lu Zhi and her cattle partner used to bully others had been used back on them by Xiao Qian. However, Xiao Qian did it much better.


    Facing Lu Zhi¡¯s mad-dog-like accusation, Xiao Qian could only sigh helplessly.


    ¡°I can understand her feelings very well from a psychological perspective. I know the impact of such an unexpected disaster on a person¡¯s mind. She wants to find someone to blame, which is human nature, but she can¡¯t frame me. She¡¯s just making things up and I¡¯m really helpless.¡±


    ¡°Calm down, ma¡¯am.¡± The note-taker couldn¡¯t stand it either. This was saving a life and being scammed in return. They felt so bad for the young girl.


    ¡°I can¡¯t calm down! I need to find evidence, there must be some! Why is her curse not recorded? I¡¯ll check; there must be some!¡±


    Lu Zhi, like a mad woman, wanted to grab Xiao Qian¡¯s recorder, but Xiao Qian generously handed it over, ¡°she¡¯s quite pitiful too, her mind¡¯s gone crazy. Maybe it¡¯s better to pacify her a little?¡±


    ¡°No need, this kind of evidence is useless. Even if you didn¡¯t say that, it doesn¡¯t mean anything. People may say extreme things in quarrels. Without solid evidence, it can¡¯t be proven to be related to you.¡±


    Lu Zhi wanted to use Xiao Qian¡¯s curse as evidence but would not get any support. This was insufficient evidence.


    This case didn¡¯t warrant a trial, it was just a wild dog attack. The victim¡¯s family wanted to vent their anger on someone else and by chance found Xiao Qian. And for their absurd reasoning, Xiao Qian was said to have hypnotized the dog. Ha.


    Although wild dog attacks occasionally happened, nobody was as unlucky as Ye Daqian getting injured in that specific place.


    This situation was complicated to explain because no one could find the owner of the wild dog. Blaming Xiao Qian was far too-fetched.


    Someone in uniform came in, whispered a few words to his colleague, who immediately stood up and said to Xiao Qian, ¡°You can leave now, your husband has come to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°She can¡¯t go!¡± Like a mad woman, Lu Zhi tried to grab Xiao Qian but was restrained.


    The door opened, and Yu Minglang, wearing casual clothes, leaned against the doorframe and waved at Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian threw herself into his arms like a little butterfly, and Yu Minglang pecked her on the cheek.


    ¡°How did you become naughty and run over here to play? This place is not interesting at all.¡±


    ¡°Ah, don¡¯t mention it! I was doing the right thing today by saving someone, and I got entangled with the patient¡¯s family. She insists that I can hypnotize dogs, and I¡¯m really helpless.¡± Like a white lotus, Xiao Qian buried her face in Yu Minglang¡¯s chest.


    This move was similar to what Ye Daqian and Lu Zhi had done, only the roles were reversed. What the Ye family did then was exactly what Xiao Qian was doing now.


    ¡°To this family member, although I am sympathetic to your plight, if you continue to slander my wife and affect her work and life, I can sue you. We will not pursue today¡¯s actions, but there will be a record here. If you dare to act recklessly again, we will sue you! Right, baby?¡±


    Yu Minglang lowered his head to look at Xiao Qian, who saw the support in his expression and her heart felt warm.

 Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: Chapter 645: Daughter-in-law, why are you dissatisfied?

    Chapter 671: Chapter 645: Daughter-in-law, why are you dissatisfied?


    Xiao Qian initially intended to be gentle with him, as his performance had been so good. After all, they were newlyweds.


    However, when he blindfolded her and took her to their future new home, as his hand left her eyes, Xiao Qian was shocked.


    What the hell!


    ¡°So, surprise?¡±


    Yu Minglang said with a flaunting and self-satisfied tone.


    He knew that Xiao Qian would love him more after seeing this!


    ¡°Is this decorated by a professional company, or did you do it yourself?¡± Xiao Qian swallowed, her brain being stimulated.


    She couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing. She closed her eyes and opened them again¡ª


    Nothing had changed!


    ¡°Of course, I did it myself. Every decoration here was done by my own hands. If we move out in the future and sell this house, whoever moves in will truly enjoy it. They¡¯ll be enjoying the fruits of my labor!¡±


    Yu Minglang was quite proud.


    Xiao Qian squatted down, touched the peculiar floor, and felt desperate.


    It would be a hassle to remove this kind of floor once it¡¯s installed, and they wouldn¡¯t be able to move in for months if she tried to deal with it!


    ¡°I don¡¯t think the people who move in later will enjoy it. If someone has a heart condition here, they might have an attack just by looking at it.¡±


    ¡°Is it that good-looking?¡± Could it really cause a heart attack from being overjoyed?


    ¡°It¡¯s an ugly cry kind of bad¡­¡±


    Instead of being praised by his wife, Yu Minglang was struck by a thunderbolt out of the blue. Never mind not being praised but being called ¡°ugly-crying¡±?


    ¡°Qian Bao, you don¡¯t like it?¡±


    ¡°Wait a moment, let me gather some words¡ª¡± To leave Xiao Qian speechless, Yu Minglang had quite the talent.


    Boss Qian searched her entire vocabulary yet couldn¡¯t find the right words. She could only use the simplest and most unadorned description to describe her feelings at the first sight of this room.


    ¡°This is the ugliest house I¡¯ve ever seen.¡±


    Underpants! A thunderbolt struck Yu Minglang¡¯s head.


    Xiao Qian turned her head and looked at Yu Minglang with a bitter smile, ¡°Can I interview you on how you came up with the idea for this green floor? Really, I¡¯ve never seen a residential floor this green.¡±


    And it¡¯s not just one shade of green, but a mix of deeper and lighter greens, like building blocks. The living room looks as if it was the scene of a crime where someone spilled paint.


    Combined with the gray, sandpaper-textured, shabby walls, the design of this living room is truly frightening.


    She really wanted to pry open his head to see what was inside.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t a floor, this is PVC plastic flooring, also called stone plastic flooring. It feels great on the feet, and it¡¯s environmentally friendly, slip-resistant, and easy to clean. Our baby won¡¯t be afraid of falling on it, and besides, it¡¯s quite expensive¡­¡±


    His weak explanation failed to win Xiao Qian¡¯s forgiveness, only earning him a big slap in the face.


    This little bit of family status he¡¯d fought so hard for had been knocked back to square one by the ¡°ugly cry¡± green flowery floor.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need you to explain what this thing is to me! I know the stone plastic floor but isn¡¯t this something that kindergartens and shopping malls use? I could bear it if it was just for home use, but why did you choose green?!!!¡±


    ¡°You said you liked green¡­¡± The subordinate husband came online, and what his darling wife said was law.


    ¡°When did I say¡ªdamn!¡± Xiao Qian held her head, she remembered.


    Feeling so powerless, she mentioned liking green, thinking he would buy her clothes. It would be nice to wear something refreshing in the summer, but to live in such a refreshing house¡­


    ¡°I thought you would love our little nest¡­ I even got special wallpaper to match the green floor.¡± He had worked so hard!


    ¡°Only a bird would like this green nest! Honestly, I¡¯ve seen at least dozens of different types of decoration, and I¡¯m amazed that you could break through the ugly limit and create something like this. This is the ugliest I¡¯ve ever seen¡ª¡±


    As Xiao Qian spoke, she walked through the terrifying witch¡¯s living room, with its green floor and shabby gray walls, a place she believed only a witch would like, and pushed open the master bedroom door. The decoration inside was fine, a simple empty room without furniture. He hadn¡¯t brought the terrible green floor into the bedroom, so there wasn¡¯t much she could criticize.


    However, when she entered the second bedroom, she was once again thunderstruck.


    Seeing her speechless with astonishment, Yu Minglang felt that he had finally found a chance to regain some family status. He proudly said to Xiao Qian,


    ¡°Although I know you don¡¯t have any plans for a baby recently, people should always have hope. I¡¯ll be here for at least a decade, and our baby will definitely be born during this time, so I¡¯ve prepared the nursery in advance! When we have a child, we can let the baby live here. And when there¡¯s no baby, you¡¯re my baby~ You can work and write papers here, it¡¯s great~¡±


    And then he shyly asked, ¡°Qian Bao, have you guessed whether I prefer a son or a daughter?¡±


    This wall of eye-popping pink, even a fool could see that he wanted a daughter, but the problem was¡ª


    ¡°Are you sure a daughter would like such a tacky room?¡±


    If pink is not used well, it becomes tacky and kitschy!


    Xiao Qian pushed open the bathroom door of the second bedroom, closed her eyes, and opened them again.


    She hadn¡¯t seen wrong, even the goddamn toilet was pink! Where did he find such a peculiar thing?


    ¡°Of course, all girls like pink. But Qian Bao, don¡¯t feel pressured. I¡¯ll love our child even if it¡¯s a boy. We can just have him swap rooms with us.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like pink!¡± Neither did she like such a tacky pink!


    Xiao Qian was also sure her daughter wouldn¡¯t like it. Her Xiao Wei had always had good taste, knowing how to dress and match her clothes from a young age, always following a simple and elegant style. Her daughter would never like such tacky aesthetics!


    A bunch of pinks piled together gave an illusion of being in a colorful paradise. If only a few colorful lights were added, it would look even more so!


    ¡°I¡¯ve researched color psychology, and pink can help people relax. When you work in this room, it can help relieve your stress. Imagine my beautiful wife, wearing silky pajamas, lazily sitting on the floor, reading and cutting her toenails when I¡¯m not home. As I push the door open¡ª¡±


    Oh my God, isn¡¯t this feeling of home exactly what he had always been pursuing and longing for?


    How happy!


    Xiao Qian could bear it no more. Just as she was thinking about how it¡¯s a paradise on earth, he came up with this scenario.


    ¡°When you push the door open, I¡¯ll wave my handkerchief at you, flirting and saying, ¡®Handsome guy, come play~''¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes lit up, his wife was so full of flair, even playing role-playing games!


    ¡°If you¡¯d like, of course we can. How about we do it in our new home, in the pink love hut?¡±


    ¡°Are you satisfied?¡±


    ¡°Sure~¡± Ai Ma~! Isn¡¯t this the life he¡¯d always dreamed of?! Isn¡¯t this the happiness he¡¯d heard about?


    ¡°Smack! Smack! Smack!¡±


    After three crisp sounds, Yu Minglang covered his face, looking utterly bewildered.


    That wasn¡¯t the kind of smack he was expecting!


    With such a sincere love nest, what could you possibly be unhappy about?! Xiao Qian, come back and explain!

 Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Chapter 647: Four Jin per Small Watermelon, Boss Qian Hints No Problem

    Chapter 673: Chapter 647: Four Jin per Small Watermelon, Boss Qian Hints No Problem


    After getting up, Xiao Qian received a phone call from Shuixian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯m coming back to China tomorrow. Is there anything else you want me to bring?¡±


    ¡°Did you buy all my oil essences?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already reserved them. I¡¯ll have someone pick them up in a bit.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a plant-based oil essence that I don¡¯t want, I¡¯ll tell you the name, just note it down and exclude it. Other than that, everything else remains the same. Also¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at the pink ceiling and sighed.


    ¡°Bring me two books on decorating.¡±


    ¡°I can find a decorating company for you instead.¡±


    Xiao Qian usually hired decorating companies for her house renovations, but this time she didn¡¯t want to.


    ¡°I¡¯ll design it myself. Just bring the books.¡±


    Xiao Qiang had done this personally. She wanted to make some changes based on his foundation.


    Although the room looked hideously ugly, every corner of it was handcrafted by him during his breaks. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want their private space to be interfered with by a second person, not even a designer.


    After exchanging pleasantries with Shuixian, Xiao Qian noticed something off with her mood; it seemed very low. She wanted to ask what was wrong, but considering it wasn¡¯t convenient to talk on the phone, she would find out when they met tomorrow.


    After a quick wash, Xiao Qian wanted to go home to see Weiwei. On her way, she saw Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s car near the Central Hospital. Xiao Qian drove over and honked the horn a few times.


    ¡°Meiwei, it¡¯s you¡­¡± Ye Xiaoyu peeked out with a haggard face, without any makeup on.


    Someone with OCD going makeup-free indicated her current low mood and overall bad state of being.


    ¡°Are you here to see your father?¡±


    Although Ye Shengkou was not a decent person, he was still Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s biological father. She was supposed to see him as soon as something happened to him. However, she stayed with her younger sister last night. She couldn¡¯t decide between going to her father or staying with her sister, who hadn¡¯t said anything bad about their father, though Ye Xiaoyu had guessed some.


    In the end, she chose to come and take a look. She didn¡¯t want to leave the car and even resented the fact that the man was her father. What she had been thinking all this time was how great it would be if Oliver James wasn¡¯t her dad. As she sat in the car hesitating, Xiao Qian happened to pass by and notice her.


    ¡°I slept with Weiwei last night. She didn¡¯t have any nightmares, but I couldn¡¯t sleep.¡± Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s brain was now in a daze.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t your mom call and tattle on me?¡±


    ¡°She did¡­¡±


    After her father¡¯s incident, her mother called her twice. As soon as he was bitten by the dog, her mother asked her to come over immediately. Ye Xiaoyu wanted to go, but when she thought of how Weiwei would wake up crying in the middle of the night, she didn¡¯t move.


    After Xiao Qian went to investigate, Lu Zhi called again to complain about her bullying.


    ¡°Do you hate me even more now? Your notebook should have a few more entries on my ¡®wicked deeds,''¡± Xiao Qian said.


    Ye Xiaoyu had a notebook where she wrote down Xiao Qian¡¯s gossip, like which days she talked to which men or when someone came looking for her. Anyone who could go to Xiao Qian¡¯s house was either Qiuqiu or Liao Fugui. Xiao Qian just watched her write those things down.


    ¡°I wrote it down. Last night, you didn¡¯t come back to stay with Weiwei. She asked me where Meiwei was when she went to bed.¡±


    Apart from that, Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t write anything else.


    She didn¡¯t believe her mother¡¯s words. Xiao Qian hypnotizing the dog and her father getting bitten should have been a coincidence.


    ¡°You used to hate me the most, but why aren¡¯t you taking this opportunity to hate me along with your mother?¡±


    ¡°Hating you depends on the situation, I don¡¯t want to hate you on unsubstantiated grounds. I¡¯d rather separate these things.¡±


    In fact, a thought deep inside Ye Xiaoyu told her that even if Meiwei did it, she didn¡¯t want to hate her. It¡¯s not because she liked Meiwei, but because she had seen her sister struggling between life and death and Weiwei suffering from depression due to their father. She had already inclining towards Xiao Qian and Weiwei in her heart.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. You¡¯ve made progress. People with OCD usually have obsessive thoughts, but now you¡¯re learning to use your brain to judge right from wrong and even escape the thoughts that bother you. Cong¡±¡±¡±¡±No, you just went from being an annoying makeup-OCD person to a not-so-annoying makeup-OCD person.¡±


    ¡°¡­I¡¯m starting to hate you more and more.¡±


    ¡°Go check on your father. He should be arguing with your mother right now if he has the energy. Oh, let me buy some fruits for you to bring to him.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d be so kind?¡± Ye Xiaoyu almost changed her opinion of Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯m always fair to things, not people.¡±


    Xiao Qian got out of the car and bought 2 mini-watermelons from a roadside fruit stand. These melons were really small.


    She always enjoyed picking on Oliver James, who had just lost a testicle. Any spherical object would hurt his self-esteem now.


    ¡°Miss, your mini watermelons are 4 pounds each. Two of them weigh 8 pounds. Five dollars.¡± The vendor handed over the mini watermelons to Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian laughed when she heard 4 pounds, leaving the vendor staring blankly. So beautiful¡­


    Her thoughts were a little dirty. Xiao Qian was thinking about Yu Minglang, who weighed 4 pounds. Pfft!


    ¡°Cut half of one of them for me. In other words, leave one whole and break the other.¡± Xiao Qian estimated that the sight would make Oliver James furious.


    To a normal person, they were just two melons. But for Oliver James, who had just lost half of his manhood, anything he looked at would trigger him.


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu, your father will be furious when he sees you. If his emotions keep getting out of control, tell him the only way to find inner peace is to kneel down and apologize to Weiwei, kowtow 81 times, and say ¡®I¡¯m sorry¡¯ 81 times. After you finish, he will angrily tell you to get lost. Silently watch him for a few seconds, then tell him that not apologizing will give him nightmares forever and won¡¯t get better in his lifetime, and he¡¯ll be a dog in his next life.¡±


    ¡°How do you know my dad will lose his temper? And how did you know he¡¯ll have nightmares?¡± Ye Xiaoyu listened in disbelief. Could Xiao Qian prophesize?


    ¡°Anyone with some understanding of psychology knows Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Losing half of his manhood would definitely cause PTSD. It¡¯d be strange if he didn¡¯t react. You can tell him you asked the most powerful divine fortune-teller in the city, and the only way to avoid nightmares is to apologize.¡±


    ¡°He wouldn¡¯t apologize, and what if he tells me he doesn¡¯t have nightmares?¡± Ye Xiaoyu knew Oliver James quite well, as he was always trying to save face.


    ¡°If he doesn¡¯t have nightmares, tell him that tonight he will, and tomorrow he¡¯ll definitely have nightmares. Within a month, he will apologize to Weiwei because his nightmares will get worse and worse after you said that.¡± Ding dong! Qian¡¯er the divine fortune-teller is online, already switching to her deceptive mode!


    PTSD doesn¡¯t necessarily cause nightmares, but after hinting at it, they¡¯ll appear. Let Ye Xiaoyu, his own daughter, tell him, and Oliver James will definitely have nightmares, constantly recalling the terrifying scene of being bitten by a dog.


    Never offend a psychologist, because psychologists have a hundred ways to mess with you.


    ¡°Will he still have nightmares after apologizing to Weiwei?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but Weiwei¡¯s symptoms will be alleviated significantly.¡±


    ¡°¡­You want me to set up my own father?¡± Ye Xiaoyu understood.


    ¡°Do you want to help Weiwei or not? Let me be more straightforward: you are now standing in the middle of a scale, with Weiwei on one side and your father on the other. Your father¡¯s testicle will never grow back, and his heart will always be in darkness. Nobody can cure that, but Weiwei still has a chance. Who do you choose?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Ye Xiaoyu was silent for several seconds before finally asking Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Tell me, what should I do to help Weiwei?¡±


    Xiao Qian patted her on the shoulder approvingly.


    ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve chosen to stand with ¡®Heaven¡¯.¡±


    Angels and demons both exist in human hearts; anyone could become an angel or a demon, and the choice is made in an instant.


    Ye Xiaoyu wasn¡¯t usually a good person, but in this moment, she chose to be an angel; she chose ¡®Heaven¡¯.


    Who says psychological hints can only be made in person? Find the right props and a trusted person like Oliver James, and psychological hints can still be made. Boss Qian felt that her skill in manipulating people had improved once more.


    Hmm, cow, cow¡­ Brother Lang weighs 2 pounds, plus the testicles together are 4 pounds. Pfft, she wanted to laugh again. The power of conditioned reflexes was so great.


    Ahem, stay serious. She¡¯s supposed to create a conditioned reflex for Oliver James now. Xiao Qian slapped her face and tried to stop laughing, but as soon as she caught sight of the 4 small watermelons on the electronic scale, she couldn¡¯t help but laugh shamelessly. Conditioned reflexes were so domineering, even Boss Qian was affected, not to mention Ye Shengkou.


    No problem at all.

 Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Chapter 648: At this moment, Great Immortal Qianer is with you

    Chapter 674: Chapter 648: At this moment, Great Immortal Qian¡¯er is with you


    Ye Xiaoyu, holding the little watermelon that Xiao Qian had carefully selected, hadn¡¯t even entered her father¡¯s ward yet when she heard curses from inside.


    ¡°The doctor said you can¡¯t drink water, what¡¯s the point of getting angry with me!¡± Lu Zhi seemed to have reached her limit of tolerance.


    Ever since Oliver James awoke, he had been picking fights and looking at everyone with disdain, frequently throwing things and cursing, especially when he felt pain, Oliver James would start to pick on others.


    ¡°You just think I¡¯m finished now and can¡¯t wait to be done with me. You, this ruthless old bitch, have always had a problem with me. Now that I¡¯m struggling, you want to hurry up and find someone else!¡± Oliver James said sarcastically.


    Lu Zhi wasn¡¯t a very patient or tolerant woman to begin with. She had already shown a miraculous level of patience by enduring Oliver James for a day, but now that he was still picking a fight, she couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    ¡°You brought that vixen¡¯s retribution upon yourself, and you think you¡¯re right! Let me tell you, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know about all those dirty things you¡¯ve done! I just don¡¯t bother to expose you!¡±


    ¡°Get the fuck away from me!¡±


    ¡°You think I want to be here!¡±


    The two were cursing each other, and Ye Xiaoyu, standing in the hallway, could hear everything and felt an indescribable emotion in her heart.


    Is this her family? Are these her family members?


    But she couldn¡¯t help but admire Chen Xiaoqian in her heart.


    Xiao Qian had said that she would probably see her parents arguing when she came. As expected, they were fighting as soon as she arrived.


    Boss Qian¡¯s grasp and analysis of human nature were very accurate. Even Big Brother Yu had to collect competitor¡¯s information and give it to Xiao Qian for analysis before making plans for any significant cooperation matters. Sometimes Xiao Qian relied on her memories from her past life to give advice, but more often, she carried out a comprehensive character analysis of Big Brother Yu¡¯s competitors based on the current information.


    Big Brother Yu was very reassured with her around, as things got done smoothly and efficiently. Xiao Qian¡¯s analysis of people rarely made mistakes, and she seldom failed.


    She could analyze business tycoons, and dissecting Oliver James, a typical scumbag, was even easier. His reactions after being injured couldn¡¯t escape Boss Qian¡¯s calculations.


    Ye Xiaoyu took a deep breath and pushed the door open.


    Seeing her daughter had returned, Lu Zhi immediately put on a wronged face, ¡°Xiao Yu, quickly, tell your mother who¡¯s right or wrong. Look at your father, even in this condition, he¡¯s still picking fights with me!¡±


    Before Ye Xiaoyu could speak, Oliver James, who was forbidden by the doctor to drink water, suddenly smelled the watermelon. It was like someone who had been walking in a desert for many days suddenly smelled water. His nostrils flared as he followed the scent and instantly grew furious.


    Reaching for the medical scissors in front of the hospital bed, he threw them at Ye Xiaoyu. Lu Zhi pulled Ye Xiaoyu and they barely dodged it.


    ¡°Are you crazy! What are you doing to Xiao Yu!¡±


    ¡°Get out! All of you, get out! You all have ill intentions! I¡¯m the one who¡¯s down on my luck, and you enjoy watching my misery! All of you, get out! Get out!¡± Oliver James glared at Ye Xiaoyu with resentful eyes.


    If it had been a big watermelon, there wouldn¡¯t have been such a visual effect. It was the fact that it was small watermelons, two placed side by side in a transparent plastic bag, one of which was broken, that created this surprising effect.


    The red watermelon flesh reminded Oliver James of his poor, lost balls¡­


    ¡°Have you gone mad, Oliver James? Are you crazy? This is how you treat your daughter when she comes to see you?¡±


    ¡°All of you are bitches!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the bitch!¡±


    As the two argued without caring for appearances, Ye Xiaoyu stood there with the watermelon, feeling as if her soul had been sucked away. She didn¡¯t want to believe that these parents were her own flesh and blood.


    Right before entering the room, she hesitated for a moment. She knew that following Xiao Qian¡¯s advice would only hurt her father more, but despite Oliver James¡¯ wrongdoings, he was still her biological father. The thought of setting him up without any psychological burden weighed on her mind.


    However, seeing Oliver James in this state, Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s psychological burden disappeared. She could see that Xiao Qian was right, her father had come this far without feeling remorse for the things he had done.


    He didn¡¯t feel the slightest bit of guilt or compensation towards Weiwei, who he had hurt before, and he didn¡¯t even remember that he had once hurt such a pitiful child. He only cared about himself and didn¡¯t want to show any remorse.


    Such behavior finally ignited Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s anger and caused her to choose, without hesitation, to side with Boss Qian and be against her ¡°father.¡±


    ¡°Today I went to a fortune teller, and he said it¡¯s not easy to deal with what happened to my dad.¡± Ye Xiaoyu calmly spoke out.


    When people encounter irreversible things and have no ability to solve them, they will inevitably become superstitious and seek psychological comfort. Oliver James and Lu Zhi both quieted down.


    ¡°He said that my dad¡¯s bad karma has caused this retribution and that he will have nightmares that will get worse and worse, starting with bad dreams at night, escalating to having involuntary images of being bitten by a dog during the daytime.¡±


    As Ye Xiaoyu said these words in the hospital room, Xiao Qian, on her way home, was also saying similar statements while listening to music in her car. At that moment, even though she wasn¡¯t in the hospital room, she spoke the words she wanted through Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s mouth.


    This is called a strong psychological suggestion. It may not work so well in normal times, but for someone like Oliver James, who has experienced a significant change, the fear, anger, and vulnerability occupy his brain, causing his IQ to drop to its lowest point.


    So when a trusted person says these things at this time, even if he doesn¡¯t believe it with his mouth, he really believes it in his heart. That¡¯s the secret to why the fortune-telling Grand Immortals can deceive many successful people and make huge profits.


    In a sense, those Grand Immortals who can deceive high-ranking officials are also well-versed in some aspects of psychology. On the other hand, Xiao Qian, as a top psychologist, can be just as effective when playing the role of a swindler.


    At that moment, Boss Qian wasn¡¯t there, but Ye Xiaoyu had already become Boss Qian¡¯s mouthpiece, using the tone Boss Qian taught her to give her father psychological suggestions.


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! Get out! I haven¡¯t had any nightmares! I haven¡¯t done those things!¡± Oliver James, feeling guilty, tried to sound convincing.


    ¡°The fortune teller also said that you will have continuous nightmares within three days. He asked me to tell you that heaven is watching what you¡¯re doing. You know in your heart whether or not you¡¯ve done it.¡±


    When Ye Xiaoyu said the lines Xiao Qian had told her to say, she hoped that her father could refute them confidently, that her father hadn¡¯t done those things. But her father¡¯s reaction chilled her heart. Oliver James¡¯ face was filled with unstoppable guilt, and even a little fear. Even though he pretended not to care, Ye Xiaoyu could see it all.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do it¡­¡±


    ¡°If you want to resolve this karmic entanglement, please kneel down sincerely, kowtow eighty-one times to Weiwei, and say you¡¯re sorry eighty-one times. If she forgives you, you¡¯ll be fine. If she doesn¡¯t forgive you, in your next life¡­ you¡¯ll be reincarnated as a dog.¡±


    These words were not hers; they were the words of Grand Immortal Qian.

 Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Chapter 650: Only You Left

    Chapter 676: Chapter 650: Only You Left


    Xiao Qian had already figured out who the person was, but she didn¡¯t expose his identity. She wanted to see what his real purpose was for being around Shuixian.


    Surprisingly, so many things had changed after her rebirth. In her past life, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t recall anyone like this guy around Shuixian.


    In her past life, Shuixian had severe anorexia and was supposed to be seeking medical help everywhere. At this time in her past life, Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t taken advanced courses yet and would not have met Shuixian until a few years later.


    If Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t been reborn and cured Shuixian¡¯s anorexia, Shuixian would never have been learning business from her father around the world like she is now.


    So, Shuixian¡¯s encounter with this guy must have something to do with Xiao Qian¡¯s rebirth, a part of the butterfly effect.


    As for whether this guy is a friend or foe, Xiao Qian is still unclear, so she decides to wait and see.


    ¡°Seeing him just annoys me.¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t want to mention this frustrating bodyguard anymore and changed the topic to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I heard you got married?¡±


    ¡°Mhmm, just got the certificate the day before yesterday.¡±


    Shuixian looked around the unique newlywed house, ¡°It seems like you¡¯re quite happy?¡±


    Xiao Qian snorted, ¡°Besides not being satisfied with the house, everything else is fine.¡±


    She opened the box that Shuixian brought, and it was filled with things she wanted.


    The most securely wrapped were the oil essences she wanted, which Xiao Qian took out and inspected one by one.


    ¡°There are a total of 25 bottles here. By the way, Qian¡¯er, we agreed on 26 bottles before, why did you suddenly not want one?¡±


    The unwanted one had a strange name and was very expensive. Shuixian found it weird, so she asked.


    ¡°Oh, that one has some side effects. When mixed with other essences, it can produce a chemical that is not very sensitive to humans but has a significant impact on dogs with sensitive smell. If there are male pet dogs at home and they smell it, they¡¯ll lose control.¡±


    ¡°Is it that serious?¡±


    ¡°Of course, you can¡¯t buy that kind of essence in the domestic market, and very few people would mix these two essences together, so basically no one knows.¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s better not to use such dangerous stuff.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Yeah, I won¡¯t use it anymore.¡±


    She figured that she probably wouldn¡¯t have any more chances to act righteously like this again since there aren¡¯t too many scums like this who can make Xiao Qian and even Yu Minglang act righteously like that.


    After looking at the oil essences, Xiao Qian found a few small boxes in the main box. These contained stress-relief toys, which were suitable for patients with depression and anxiety, small dice with various small gadgets that can be pressed during idle moments.


    These were specifically requested by Xiao Qian for Weiwei.


    It¡¯s very helpful for Weiwei¡¯s recovery. Since her father, Ye Daqian, was hospitalized due to an accident, her resentment lessened, and the treatment could move on to the next stage. Having some stress-relief toys was a good idea.


    Xiao Qian took out the toys, planning to give them to Weiwei later. She saw Shuixian sitting on the sofa, playing with a stress relief dice as well, and raised her eyebrows.


    ¡°Why are you playing with it too?¡±


    ¡°When I bought them, I just tried one, and it felt good, so I kept one for myself.¡± Shuixian pressed it back and forth, and Xiao Qian thought she seemed to have something on her mind.


    ¡°Something on your mind?¡±


    ¡°Not really. By the way, my dad¡¯s wedding gift for you is in the box. You can check it out yourself.¡± Shuixian pointed to the box.


    ¡°I just got married the day before yesterday, and godfather already prepared a gift so quickly?¡±


    ¡°It was prepared long ago. He had it ready at the beginning of the year. He estimated that you would get married around this year, so he prepared it for you.¡±


    With Shuixian¡¯s explanation, Xiao Qian had an idea of what it might be inside. She guessed what was inside.


    Xiao Qian took out the decoration book and saw a cowhide paper bag at the bottom of the box. She looked at the contents inside, which was almost the same as she thought, but the number was a bit bigger than she expected.


    ¡°Can I not accept it?¡±


    Shuixian pursed her lips, ¡°It seems impossible. My dad said you have to accept it whether you want to or not.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s done. I¡¯ll be easily swayed by others now. This gift is a bit too much.¡±


    ¡°Compared to your contributions to our family, this is nothing. Take it, my dad never takes back anything he sends out. He said not to tell outsiders about it yet, as it might be able to help us at a critical time.¡±


    ¡°Am I the mysterious person in Tang Corporation¡¯s Shareholders¡¯ Meeting now?¡± Xiao Qian raised the corner of her mouth.


    ¡°You¡¯re our Tang Clan¡¯s last line of defense, but you¡¯re also my younger sister.¡±


    Xiao Qian stuffed the documents back into the paper bag, ¡°Something happened at home, right? Otherwise, why would godfather give me this?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. My dad¡¯s health hasn¡¯t been great these past few years. He plans to support me, but several shareholders disagree. They¡¯ve been making a fuss about these things lately. But don¡¯t think too much about it. Giving you this is not to get you involved in these matters. You are my godfather¡¯s goddaughter and my sister, so you deserve it.¡±


    ¡°Have you thought about it? Do you really want to sit in that position?¡± Xiao Qian didn¡¯t let herself be blinded by the benefits, but still cared about Shuixian.


    In her past life, Shuixian had been an overbearing female CEO. She had a good relationship with Xiao Qian, but there was also their sisterly bond in this life, which made their feelings different.


    From the perspective of interests, it would only be beneficial and not harmful for Shuixian to ascend earlier. However, from a sisterly perspective, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want Shuixian to be as tired as she was in her previous life. That position was attractive, but it also required a lot of hard work.


    ¡°Whether I want to or not, I have to sit there. That¡¯s the territory my dad has built. I can¡¯t just hand it over. He¡¯s getting older now, and I can¡¯t always act like a little girl who never grows up. Qian¡¯er, you¡¯ll have to help me when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m using others¡¯ money to eliminate disasters for them. This is inevitable.¡± Xiao Qian put the cowhide paper bag aside.


    ¡°So you¡¯re helping me just because of this? When did you become so superficial?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always been superficial and liked money, didn¡¯t you know that? What¡¯s this?¡±


    At the bottom of the box, a hidden box contained a Bulgari diamond watch. Although she didn¡¯t know the price, just looking at the circle of diamonds, she knew it wasn¡¯t cheap.


    ¡°It¡¯s a wedding gift from me, a superficial woman, to you. Hey, Qian¡¯er, tell me the truth, is helping me just because of that?¡± Shuixian looked at the cowhide paper bag.


    She had changed a lot in the past two years and had dealt with many business matters with her father, growing a lot, but no matter how many ugly sides of human nature she saw outside, Xiao Qian was different in her heart.


    ¡°Tigress, may you die the death of a tiger! Why are you so tigress-like? Of course it¡¯s not just because of that, but also because of this!¡± Xiao Qian raised the watch.


    Shuixian smiled, she understood.


    Xiao Qian considered her a sister.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, there aren¡¯t many people around me who I can talk to now, except for my dad and you.¡±


    Shuixian sighed emotionally. The higher she stood, the fewer people there were around her. If Xiao Qian betrayed her too, she would have nothing left.


    ¡°Why are you acting so pitiful? Don¡¯t you still have Zhu Daodao? What is he doing with your home being so chaotic right now?¡±

 Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: Chapter 651: They are all serious, oh

    Chapter 677: Chapter 651: They are all serious, oh


    Xiao Qian placed the watch on her wrist and noticed that its delicate design paired well with the jade bracelet Xiao Qiang had given her.


    She remembered that Shuixian and Zhu Daodao had been dating for a long time, and it was about time for them to get married.


    Zhu Dexi was Yu Minglang¡¯s previous partner. Because his regular script handwriting was similar to Yu MingLang¡¯s, Xiao Qian had almost mistaken him for her benefactor.


    Zhu Dexi was notably talkative, so Yu MingLang had given him the nickname ¡°Zhu Daodao.¡± He was also the blind date partner for Shuixian.


    Shuixian initially felt no spark with him, but Xiao Qian¡¯s efforts brought them together, and they eventually became a couple.


    Zhu Daodao and Shuixian also had a sweet past together. They spent little time together, but Xiao Qian knew that Shuixian valued him a lot.


    Shuixian said she was going to take over the family business, and Xiao Qian immediately thought of Zhu Daodao.


    Thinking of Zhu Dexi, Shuixian pressed the stress toy in her hand even more briskly.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, all I have left are you and my dad. Zhu Dexi and I have broken up,¡± said Shuixian.


    ¡°Oh? You broke up?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes narrowed.


    Two months ago, she remembered a woman mentioning Zhu Daodao with a happy expression. Now, after her trip abroad and with a high-profile person by her side, Shuixian was saying she had broken up with Daodao?


    ¡°What does getting married feel like?¡± Shuixian walked to the window and looked at the family home where the people were in a different world from her own.


    ¡°Nothing special, pretty much the same as before, except I now have a certificate and the property is no longer mine alone, but shared with my husband. Oh, and I got this ugly house. For the time being, I need to figure out how to make it look a little more tasteful.¡± Having a husband with bad taste was quite a headache for Boss Qian.


    ¡°It sounds so boring. Look, marriage is so useless, and my life is such a mess right now that I¡¯m not interested in these romantic matters. Since I don¡¯t want to get married, of course, we broke up.¡±


    ¡°How did you break up? Did you say it to his face?¡± Xiao Qian knew Zhu Daodao well enough to not believe he would agree to break up just because Shuixian said so.


    ¡°Before going abroad, I sent him a text saying it was pointless to continue like this. He didn¡¯t reply. It¡¯s been over a month, so I guess he agrees with my view.¡±


    So, Shuixian thought she was now in a heartbroken mode.


    These days, she had always been confused, as if there was something on the tip of her tongue that she couldn¡¯t quite describe.


    ¡°How long have you been with Zhu Daodao?¡±


    ¡°Several years, I guess.¡±


    Shuixian believed a wordless ending was the outcome for her and Zhu Dexi. But she couldn¡¯t help feeling an indescribable sadness in her heart.


    Suppressing her sense of loss, she explained to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°We like different things as we grow through various stages of life. The things that accompany our growth will eventually be put away. We can¡¯t expect a 20-year-old to still play with the toys they loved at the age of three. It¡¯s not that our 3-year-old selves didn¡¯t love that toy, it¡¯s just that it no longer suits us now. I think I once seriously liked him, but things have changed.¡±


    Shuixian was not allowed to show her emotions in public because of her status. She could only share a little of her feelings with Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian was neither here nor there on her seemingly mature statement.


    ¡°Getting face-to-face is always different from saying ruthless things when you¡¯re apart. Everything you say when you¡¯re apart is just your imagination.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m heartbroken, can¡¯t you comfort me?¡± Shuixian thought Xiao Qian would give her wholesome, all-embracing advice.


    ¡°What can I comfort you with? Who can understand your feelings better than yourself? You¡¯re very determined now, but as soon as Zhu Daodao appears, your thoughts will change immediately. Whatever I say will be a waste of breath. If I say bad things about him and you two get back together, I¡¯ll be the bad guy. If you want to talk, I¡¯ll listen, but don¡¯t expect me to give any guidance.¡±


    Women in love are like people with mental illness. One second they¡¯re suicidal and ready to break up, the next second they¡¯re instantly happy when the man appears. No matter what people say, they end up offending someone. Xiao Qian didn¡¯t want to add fuel to the fire.


    ¡°You mean, I¡¯m not sincere about breaking up? I¡¯m serious. I¡¯ve sent the text message, and he hasn¡¯t replied. That means he¡¯s accepted it.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything; it¡¯s all your own thoughts.¡±


    Shuixian was perplexed about whether to move forward or back off, and hoped Boss Qian would make a decision for her. Boss Qian, who had always been her unwavering support, remained silent, though.


    ¡°Things between Dexi and me were fine before. Just in these few months, he¡¯s been constantly disappearing, and I often can¡¯t reach him. I think he might be tired of our relationship, and I¡¯m¡­ tired of it too.¡±


    When Shuixian spoke with sorrow, Boss Qian listened with amusement.


    ¡°You think such nonsense will fool me, let alone yourself?¡±


    A big sarcastic laugh.


    Shuixian was not a woman who couldn¡¯t live without men. She had to learn a lot every day. In the past, when Daodao was still Yu MingLang¡¯s partner, he often disappeared with him, sometimes for months without news. Shuixian hadn¡¯t minded during all those years. Now she said she was tired of it, who was she fooling?


    ¡°I¡¯m serious! I¡¯m not joking with you! I¡¯ve wanted to split up for a long time. He¡¯s not right for me. He¡¯s too talkative, always nagging me, and it¡¯s so annoying¡­¡±


    Listening to Shuixian complain about Zhu Daodao, Xiao Qian accidentally thought of her Xiao Qiang. With that thought, she burst into laughter.


    Shuixian looked so troubled that she wanted to find a tissue to wipe her tears. With little sincerity, Xiao Qian handed her a used crumpled tissue from the tea table. Shuixian was about to use it when she saw how dirty it was¡­


    ¡°Oh, sorry. This might be a tissue my husband used for wiping glass or the toilet during the renovation.¡±


    Shuixian threw the tissue at her face, feeling hurt.


    ¡°Hey! I¡¯m sharing the pain and troubles of a heartbroken woman with you, and you¡¯re laughing so flirtatiously. Is that appropriate?!¡±


    ¡°Is my flirtatiousness so obvious?¡±


    ¡°You see it for yourself in the mirror! So infuriating!¡±


    Xiao Qian finally stopped holding back and revealed an even brighter smile.


    ¡°Since my disguise has been discovered, I won¡¯t hide it anymore. Yes, when I see you acting so pitiful, I think of all the stupid things I did back then. Haha! I thought I was so pathetic at the time, but now, looking at your silly face, I think of myself. I wonder if I was just like you, saying one thing but thinking something completely different, and believing I had fooled everyone around me.¡±


    Shuixian stood up and began to pack the things Xiao Qian had taken out back into the box. Xiao Qian hurriedly stopped her.


    ¡°Future big boss, is it really suitable for you to be so petty? These things were given to me, so how can you take them back?¡±


    Heartbroken, Shuixian pointed at Xiao Qian ¡ª the heart-attacking expert.


    ¡°I came to you for comfort, not for you to rub salt into my wounds! Are you still my younger sister?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be your sisterly friend later. First, let me take this call!¡± Seeing the caller ID, Xiao Qian made a pause gesture.


    The call was from Ye Xiaoyu.


    ¡°You¡¯re saying your dad wants to apologize to Weiwei?¡±


    ¡°Yes, apparently he had nightmares all night and couldn¡¯t stand it today, feeling paranoid that a dog is going to bite him.¡±


    Two days ago, Ye Xiaoyu followed Xiao Qian¡¯s instructions to scare Oliver James. Xiao Qian thought the shameless man had done so many despicable things that he would have the courage to face a week¡¯s worth of fear.


    Who could have thought?


    He chickened out in no time!

 Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Chapter 653: Boss Qian is the King of the Mountain.

    Chapter 679: Chapter 653: Boss Qian is the King of the Mountain.


    Lily Tang, who was just criticized by Xiao Qian still wants to take the role as an older sister¡­ Lily couldn¡¯t stand this.


    ¡°How am I making a fuss! I¡¯m very sad!¡±


    ¡°Get over your drama! Using a text to play artistic youth, isn¡¯t that just avoiding the issue? If you really have the courage to break up, leave now, fly over to him and ask him face to face if he has any solutions. If he can¡¯t give a satisfactory answer, slap him and then dump him. You send him a text and then hide yourself, overbearing CEO of the future, I feel bad for your employees. How will you handle such a huge business in this way?¡±


    ¡°My dad said, the family business will belong to both of us in the future, if I can¡¯t handle it, you have to take over.¡±


    ¡°Come on, have some ambition! Your sugar daddy simply said in courtesy that if I eat meat, you can have some soup, you took it too seriously? The wedding gift he gave us won¡¯t make me work like a horse for your family. I could provide you some advice, but don¡¯t expect me to participate in the business management, I am not even done handling my own mess.¡±


    ¡°I found out you are really a heartless woman, you just said we were sisters, but now you¡¯re stepping back when I ask for help!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s you who couldn¡¯t understand the order. If your dad can¡¯t manage, then it¡¯s Daodao¡¯s turn, if Daodao can¡¯t, then it¡¯s my turn. The two men you mentioned aren¡¯t even down yet, what do you expect me to do!¡±


    ¡°Now my dad says he won¡¯t interfere with any of my decisions, everything will be up to me in the future. Daodao broke up with me, oops, he was led away by you, Dexi also broke up with me, I am all you got now! And now instead of comforting me, you¡¯re hurting me!¡±


    ¡°Wait till you actually break up before telling me that. I don¡¯t chat with women who create fusses and fake sadness for themselves. Remember, when you¡¯re really alone, I, Chen Xiaoqian, will definitely be there to support you. But when there are talented people around you, don¡¯t fucking bother me. Can¡¯t you see that I¡¯m busy right now?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked around the messy room created by Yu Minglang, sighed, and opened the decorating book brought by Lily. The first page wrote in English: Never lay green floors in your home, because it¡¯s hard to find suitable furniture.


    Looking at the large piece of green floor in her home, Xiao Qian was silent.


    She is really busy¡­


    Lily was a bit confused, but she found that Xiao Qian was amazing. After Xiao Qian criticized her, her suppressed emotions for several days suddenly got better. Xiao Qian said that she will support her after she really breaks up, now she won¡¯t care about her¡­


    Doesn¡¯t it count as breaking up now? Why does she feel relieved thinking about this?


    Outside the door, the bodyguard Mahadi removed the miniature earphone from his ear. It was an eavesdropping device, he heard all the conversation between her and Xiao Qian.


    What kind of wedding gift exactly did Tang Daye give to Xiao Qian? What does it mean then for Chen Xiaoqian to say all that to Lily Tang?


    This unusually-born man looked contemplative. He didn¡¯t know how Chen Xiaoqian, the chief steward of the Tang Family, would change his plan, but his intuition told him that this woman is unusual.


    In the room, Xiao Qian used just a few words to stabilize Lily. She¡¯s not worried about Lily¡¯s emotional problems, she was now thinking about Lily¡¯s ¡°bodyguard¡±. Is it good or bad for him to run over and become Lily¡¯s bodyguard? What is his true intention? Boss Qian needs more observation¡­


    Xiao Qian and Lily went out to eat. Although Lily was the daughter of a wealthy man and the future overbearing female CEO, she had a special fondness for home cooking and only chose popular homestyle restaurants.


    Watching her eating with great enjoyment, Xiao Qian asked, ¡°Is it really that delicious?¡±


    ¡°Everything tastes good since I got over anorexia.¡± Xiao Qian was the one who cured Lily¡¯s anorexia. Her dad gave her a two-day break, and being with Xiao Qian allowed her to pretend to be an ordinary woman, without so much worry, and every meal was delicious.


    ¡°Did you enjoy your meal because you got over anorexia, or because I said you didn¡¯t really break up?¡± Sure enough, Boss Qian hit the nail on the head.


    ¡°Cough!¡± Lily choked.


    Xiao Qian had teased her enough, and brought the topic back.


    ¡°If controlled properly, a mental illness can become a help in life. For example, the controlled depression will make you understand life better and face life more peacefully. Many people with manic disorder are overbearing CEOs. After anorexia is cured, you will also taste the delicious food. If you fail to break up, you may also force out the contradictory sides. Once resolved, your relationship might be even better.¡±


    Everything in the world is relative, and there is always a good side to everything, including mental illness.


    The last sentence was close to Lily¡¯s heart, making her feel a little bit hopeful. Facing Xiao Qian¡¯s mocking gaze, Lily didn¡¯t want to let this astute sister see through her thoughts, so she changed the topic.


    ¡°By the way, what about the girl who lives with you? Why didn¡¯t she come to meet me?¡±


    Lily knew that Xiao Qian was living with a relative of Yu Minglang.


    ¡°She¡¯s been a little busy recently.¡± Xiao Qian gave a meaningful smile and casually pushed her glasses.


    ¡°Your expression tells me that you are giving someone bad advice again.¡± Lily had drawn a rule after so many years with Xiao Qian.


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    ¡°Is it that obvious?¡± Xiao Qian indeed gave Liu Mei advice.


    Lily mimed the motion of pushing glasses, Xiaoqian looked annoyed.


    ¡°I think I¡¯ll have a surgery for myopia sometime, wearing glasses just lets you guys see right through me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think Yu Minglang would let you.¡± said Lily.


    If Lily could guess it, Yu Minglang certainly could. Seeing Boss Qian tricking people was one of the greatest joys in life.


    ¡°What he said doesn¡¯t matter, the certificate is here, he is mine, I can do whatever I want.¡±


    Lily giggled, ¡°Why do I get the feeling that you¡¯re like King of the Mountain, and he is the husband you¡¯ve kidnapped to your camp?¡±


    ¡°The fact being able to be captured by me shows his value, why didn¡¯t I capture someone else?¡± Xiao Qian said prudently.


    While they were chatting, there was some disturbance outside.


    Lily¡¯s ¡°bodyguard¡± was having an argument with a waiter.


    Lily stood up and went out to see what¡¯s going on.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lily asked the bodyguard.


    ¡°The waiter wants other customers to share the table, I am negotiating.¡± Bodyguard Mahadi replied.


    The waiter nearly broke into tears, bro, is this negotiation? It¡¯s pretty much a threat.


    Lily and Boss Qian came relatively late, both smaller and bigger rooms were rented out, only this big room with two tables left.


    ¡°Stop giving the service staff a hard time, we are not that noble, if there¡¯s no space, just let people in.¡± Lily instructed the bodyguard to be low-key while outside. The waiter gratefully glanced at Lily.


    Standing next to the waiter were two middle-aged women dressed decently, one of them wearing black-framed glasses, Xiao Qian looked at them and found them familiar.


    Oh, she remembered, it was her!

 Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Chapter 654: Youre Dead for Provoking Boss Qian

    Chapter 680: Chapter 654: You¡¯re Dead for Provoking Boss Qian


    Xiao Qian had already remembered who the middle-aged woman with black-rimmed glasses was.


    It was the school principal who held chauvinistic beliefs and thought that girls who were violated by bad guys were at fault themselves!


    This principal had previously looked down on Liu Mei for being a girl and despised Qiuqiu for having gender identity disorder, so she rejected both of these talented individuals.


    Later on, she made wild accusations about Weiwei¡¯s situation, even though she was an educator herself and a woman. She took money from Lu Zhi and dared to fabricate evidence, saying that Weiwei¡¯s behavior was improper.


    Xiao Qian had encountered this principal before when she went up against Lu Zhi and Oliver James. Her chauvinistic mindset left a deep impression on Xiao Qian, but the principal didn¡¯t recognize her.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t there a seat available? Why won¡¯t you let us sit? You waiters just take money and don¡¯t do your jobs. If you can do it, do it, otherwise get lost! I¡¯ll be filing a complaint with your supervisor later!¡±


    The middle-aged woman following the principal ordered the waiter around, clearly not treating the service staff as human beings.


    Shuixian frowned in displeasure. When she had developed anorexia, Xiao Qian had taken her to experience life by working in a barbecue restaurant serving dishes, and their bond grew stronger through shared hardship. As a result, Shuixian had a deep affection for Xiao Qian and had a different understanding of the struggles of service staff.


    This was an extremely difficult job, and the hardworking and dedicated waitstaff should not be disrespected like this.


    ¡°You can go ahead, I¡¯ll explain it to your supervisor. I won¡¯t let her embarrass you.¡± Xiao Qian spoke to the waiter, and the waiter thanked her repeatedly before bowing and leaving.


    ¡°Mind your own business.¡± The middle-aged woman who had just berated the waiter glanced at Xiao Qian and then turned to the principal wearing a sycophantic expression.


    ¡°Principal An, please come this way.¡±


    The bodyguard looked at Shuixian and Xiao Qian, as if to say, ¡®See, good intentions lead to trouble. You two are such bleeding hearts!¡¯


    People who don¡¯t know how to appreciate kindness should be kicked out and forced to eat dirt.


    Shuixian felt a sharp pain in her teeth when the bodyguard glanced at her. She and Boss Qian were not the kind who liked to make things difficult for the waitstaff, while the bodyguard occasionally acted so arrogant that he gave people the impression he was the boss.


    ¡°Sit down and eat with us if you¡¯re willing to, otherwise go and stand outside.¡± Shuixian sent the bodyguard away.


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡±


    Xiao Qian supported her cheek with her hand and watched the scene unfold, the amusement in her eyes deepening.


    If it weren¡¯t for their past life encounters, she would almost believe that he was a real bodyguard. He played the role well.


    ¡°Is this bodyguard arranged by your godfather?¡±


    ¡°Yes, we don¡¯t get along, and I inexplicably feel annoyed every time I see his eyes. Oh, Qian¡¯er, is your future sister-in-law studying martial arts? Is she interested in being a bodyguard?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s indeed looking for a job recently, but she might not be too keen on being a bodyguard. She¡¯s currently researching on opening a martial arts training class with another friend of mine. Do you want to invest in it? You can invest a bit, and I¡¯ll also invest some.¡±


    Shuixian was amused by Xiao Qian, ¡°I was wondering why you were so cooperative today, turns out you were waiting for me here. Fine, the project you¡¯re interested in can¡¯t be bad, just give me an account number later, and I¡¯ll become a shareholder.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to look at their proposal?¡±


    After Qiuqiu and Liu Mei¡¯s job search hit a wall, the two thought about going independent. Qiuqiu studied physical education, and Liu Mei was a national martial arts champion, so opening a martial arts interest class would also be profitable. Xiao Qian conveniently helped them by bringing in a big shareholder.


    ¡°No need to look, your friends are mine too. I can afford it with just a few less bags to buy.¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t care about the small amount of money.


    Boss Qian¡¯s confrontation with Shuixian today had hit the nail on the head, as it relieved half of the pressure on Shuixian¡¯s heart. Investing a few hundred thousand was worth it for that.


    ¡°The project won¡¯t lose money, and it¡¯ll develop in a year or two. It¡¯s good for girls to have some career ambitions. Both of them have strong abilities; it¡¯s just that they didn¡¯t meet the right people during their interviews. Some people rejected them because of their gender.¡± Xiao Qian glanced pointedly at the principal at the adjacent table.


    It was such a small world that they could run into her.


    ¡°I hate it the most when people discriminate against women and don¡¯t give them job opportunities because of their gender¡ª¡± Shuixian¡¯s words were cut off when she overheard the conversation at the next table.


    ¡°Women just can¡¯t do it, hurry up and find some male teachers to come over!¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, Principal An is right. I¡¯ve also been looking for candidates, but they¡¯re always unsatisfactory. There were two applicants before who were pretty good, one of them even being a martial arts champion.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen the martial arts champion one, no good. She looks too seductive and doesn¡¯t look like a sports teacher at all. Young women like her are just thinking about marriage and having children, causing delays at work. If we let them into the school, they¡¯ll be flaunting their charms and trying to seduce male teachers!¡±


    Xiao Qian narrowed her eyes. Had this principal been robbed of her man? Why did she harbor so much resentment toward young and beautiful girls in her tone?


    ¡°There was another one named Xiao Miqiu, who was also of good quality.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! Bringing someone like that, who is neither male nor female, into the school would corrupt other students and create negative influences! I despise people like that the most! Hurry up and find someone for me!¡±


    Shuixian watched as Xiao Qian, who had been calmly sipping tea, put her cup down on the table with a frosty glare in her eyes.


    Xiao Qian must be unhappy.


    The discussion at the other table hadn¡¯t ended yet, and Principal An, who was stubbornly prejudiced against women, continued to fan the flames.


    ¡°You¡¯ll preside over the educational meeting in the afternoon. My old classmate¡¯s lover has been hospitalized, and I need to go and visit.¡±


    The main reason was that Lu Zhi had asked her to help prove that Weiwei was a child with poor character. Principal An had already accepted the money, but now Oliver James had been mysteriously hospitalized, so she had to go and make an appearance.


    No matter whether Oliver James was dead or alive, she definitely wouldn¡¯t cough up the money.


    This meal was a working lunch with the head of the education department, who was her closest confidant. There were things they couldn¡¯t discuss in the school canteen, so they found a small restaurant to eat and chat. Principal An would never have thought that she would be so unlucky as to bump into Boss Qian¡¯s wrath here.


    ¡°What should I do when the investigation team comes to inquire about Ye Xiaowei¡¯s case in the afternoon if you are not here?¡±


    ¡°Just say what you have to say. This girl has always been improper in her behavior. Her father disciplined her by hitting her a few times, and she made a big fuss about seeking death. It¡¯s not related to our school since it didn¡¯t happen here. You can handle this kind of thing as you see fit, and emphasize the complicated situation of this child¡¯s relationships with boys and girls. I¡¯ve already talked to the homeroom teacher, so she¡¯ll cooperate with you.¡±


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re absolutely right. I¡¯ll go outside and see what¡¯s taking the food so long. The waiters here are all useless ¨C they¡¯re so slow at serving.¡±


    The obsequious woman went out and, separated by the door, could be heard scolding the waiter. She lacked the qualities an educator should have and rained curses on the waiter.


    ¡°The food will be ready soon, Principal An, please wait a moment.¡± The woman returned, bowing and scraping to Principal An.


    ¡°Shuixian, you eat first. I need to step out for a moment.¡±


    Boss Qian stood up and walked out.


    First, she criticized her sister-in-law Liu Mei, then slandered her good friend Qiuqiu as a gender-confused person, and finally dared to smear her patient Weiwei. This principal was doomed.

 Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: Chapter 656: Boss Qian Tricked by Her Best Friend and Husband

    Chapter 682: Chapter 656: Boss Qian Tricked by Her Best Friend and Husband


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have much to do today because she had to focus on treating Weiwei. The radio station temporarily replaced her with another teacher until Weiwei was stable enough for Xiao Qian to return. It was said that there was a lot of complaining at the radio station, and without Meiwei¡¯s program, the ratings plummeted.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t care about that, as she never liked her job at the radio station in the first place. It was only because her teacher insisted that she reluctantly took the job. Now that her teacher asked her to focus on treating Weiwei, Xiao Qian could finally take some time to be with her best friend, Shuixian.


    The two of them spent the afternoon shopping. Shuixian accompanied Xiao Qian as she bought many household items, preparing for her new home. Seeing this, Shuixian thought of the ¡°broken up¡± Daodao and felt a little sad.


    After having dinner, Shuixian invited Xiao Qian to get a massage. Boss Qian was always willing to spend money on herself, which was something she and Shuixian agreed upon.


    Xiao Qian had been quite tired these past few days ¨C work only accounted for a small part of it.


    Shuixian said, ¡°I think those two people who got splashed with dirty water by you today must hate you to death.¡±


    ¡°Let them hate. There are so many people who hate me, they can¡¯t even get in line.¡± Xiao Qian just finished her back treatment, stood up, and felt refreshed.


    ¡°You should get a massage too, it¡¯s no fun doing it alone.¡±


    ¡°Ming Lang is coming tonight, so I don¡¯t need outsiders to do it for me.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Shuixian was hurt by the display of affection.


    Sure enough, even as Boss Qian, she had to show off her love life in front of her friends, maintaining her lead at all times.


    ¡°Daodao never gave you a massage, did he?¡±


    Another stab in the heart¡­


    Shuixian¡¯s eyes spun, and while Xiao Qian was drinking water, she turned on the recording function on her phone, officially starting her sister-baiting mode.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what is a heterosexual spa?¡±


    ¡°Men give massages to women, women to men. For kidney care, if I say they take out your kidneys and soak them in salt water, you won¡¯t believe me, so you can imagine what kind of treatment it involves.¡±


    The massage therapist nearby blushed.


    How could such gentle-looking lady say something so shocking?


    ¡°Have you ever tried it?¡± Baiting her sister +2!


    ¡°You guess?¡± Xiao Qian was smart for a lifetime but confused for a moment.


    Xiao Qian went to the bathroom, and Shuixian quickly grabbed Xiao Qian¡¯s cell phone on the table. Yu Xiaoqiang, Yu Xiaoqiang, where are you~


    Found it.


    Xiao Qian saved Yu Minglang¡¯s number with a unique name ¨C My Lang?


    Pfft!


    Shuixian couldn¡¯t help herself.


    Laughing at the name for several minutes, her stomach hurt from laughing so much. She couldn¡¯t believe Boss Qian would choose such a¡­name!


    Actually, Xiao Qian was tricked by Yu Minglang.


    After getting their marriage certificate, Yu Xiaoqiang acted cocky, exploring ways to flaunt his husband status. He took advantage of Xiao Qian¡¯s carelessness to change the name. When he called Xiao Qian yesterday, he used a landline, so she hadn¡¯t discovered the lewd name yet.


    Shuixian tried to dial Xiao Qiang¡¯s number.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, our friendship is so strong, I won¡¯t deceive you. I¡¯ve heard that your man¡¯s phone is often turned off. If I can¡¯t reach him, I won¡¯t play this recording for him, okay?¡± Shuixian called Brother Lang while talking to herself.


    Best friends are there to bait each other. Boss Qian had pricked Shuixian¡¯s heart for a day with the issue of Daodao. Now, Shuixian had finally found a chance for revenge~


    Yu Minglang had just finished a meeting and returned, having just received some bad news. He had just turned on his phone, intending to call Xiao Mei to ask where she was when Shuixian¡¯s call came in.


    He deliberately waited for a while before answering since Yu Xiaoqiang had set Xiao Qian¡¯s name as: Little Mei who loves Brother Lang the most.


    Seeing this title always brought a sweet feeling to his heart~


    Of course, he had also changed this without Xiao Mei¡¯s consent, but whether she agreed or not, it felt great!


    ¡°My love, are you ready? I¡¯ll come over tonight~¡±


    ¡°Your love is getting ready.¡±


    ¡°¡­Shuixian?¡±


    Indeed, this was Yu Xiaoqiang, who could tell who it was just by listening once.


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Shuixian said nonchalantly.


    After saying so, she moved the microphone further away, twisted her face, and laughed silently. Hahaha, she was definitely going to get laughter wrinkles today, it was too funny.


    Cough, serious, serious!


    ¡°Where¡¯s Xiao Mei?¡±


    ¡°She went to the restroom, we¡¯re at the Women¡¯s Club.¡±


    ¡°Oh, when she comes back, ask her to call me back. Bye.¡±


    It¡¯s a good thing Shuixian is Xiao Qian¡¯s best friend, otherwise if it was another woman, Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t bother talking to her. He wouldn¡¯t even want to say a single word. With his strong emotional hygiene, he didn¡¯t care about offending others.


    ¡°Wait! Don¡¯t hang up! I have a scoop for you¡­¡±


    Shuixian sneakily took out her own phone and played the recording for Brother Lang.


    Xiao Qian came back to find Shuixian leaning on the sofa, drinking juice, her face flushed red ¨C all from laughing. As soon as she thought of Xiao Qian¡¯s funny phone name, how could she not laugh?


    ¡°What are you getting high about by yourself?¡±


    Xiao Qian still didn¡¯t know she had been tricked.


    ¡°I¡¯m contemplating life.¡± Shuixian said solemnly.


    ¡°What life?¡±


    ¡°A literary masterpiece that not only brings great joy and reflection.¡±


    ¡°No need to be so cheesy.¡±


    My Lang, pfft! I never thought you¡¯d be like this, Boss Qian!


    Xiao Qian was clueless, not knowing that she had been tricked by her own husband and best friend.

 Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: Chapter 657: Besides Society, Who Else Do You Have, Sister Qian!

    Chapter 683: Chapter 657: Besides Society, Who Else Do You Have, Sister Qian!


    Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but laugh at Xiao Qian¡¯s inexplicable expression. She guessed that Xiao Qian would definitely put her body on the line at night to follow her invincible Jin Ganglang brother into a protracted battle.


    Seeing Xiao Qian¡¯s puzzled eyes, Shuixian said seriously, ¡°Your Brother Lang called, and I picked it up for you. He said he¡¯ll come to see you later.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Xiao Qian grabbed her phone and flipped through it, stiffening.


    What the hell is this name?!


    She finally knew why Shuixian blushed and laughed, talking about a protracted battle¡­


    Boss Qian¡¯s face also turned a little red.


    In an instant, she thought of a hundred ways to kill the shameless Yu Xiaoqiang. You¡¯re such a damn show-off! Now you¡¯ve been seen, right?!


    Although reason told Boss Qian that in such a situation, it¡¯s best to change the subject as an explanation would only make it worse.


    But somehow, out of the desire to protect her man¡¯s dignity, Xiao Qian added another sentence.


    ¡°Recently, our Xiao Qiang has been studying the theory of relativity. This name maybe is his research conclusion. Speaking from the qualitative aspect, the seven times are not his; from the quantitative aspect, the seven times are not his either. So, do you understand?¡±


    Shuixian, the top student, got it in a second!


    Fuck¡­!


    Who else can make showing off sound so braggy other than Society Sister Qian?!


    After provoking Shuixian, Xiao Qian suppressed the middle finger in her heart towards that shameless Ming Lang and called him back.


    While dialing, she thought about how this faceless man dared to change her address book beyond recognition. She¡¯d deal with him the moment they met!


    At this moment, Yu Minglang was also thinking about how this gutsy woman dared to brag about heterosexual spas with her best friend. He¡¯d deal with her the moment he returned!


    Both hiding their intentions to deal with each other, the call connected.


    With Shuixian present, those thoughts couldn¡¯t be put on the table, so Yu Minglang cut to the chase.


    ¡°Where are you messing around?¡±


    Xiao Qian gave an address, thinking, can you be any more annoying?


    ¡°Wait for me there. I¡¯ll be there in an hour.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Xiao Qian heard him being so serious and couldn¡¯t help but ask earnestly.


    ¡°Da Guang just reported to me that there¡¯s a bad guy in Lin City who¡¯s been molesting women. There are already three reported cases, but according to the analysis, there are more victims who haven¡¯t reported. For safety reasons, don¡¯t go out at night. I¡¯ll pick you up after 8 pm.¡±


    ¡°Oh, okay.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone, and Shuixian asked her.


    ¡°Trouble?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, there¡¯s a bad guy recently, specifically targeting women who return late. Xiao Qiang will pick us up later, and in a while, I¡¯ll make another call.¡±


    Xiao Qian knew that Liu Mei and Qiuqiu had gone to see a venue, and they were planning to start their own business after failing in their job search. She didn¡¯t know if they had returned home at this time.


    ¡°Meizi, where are you?¡±


    ¡°I just separated from Qiuqiu after having a barbecue, and now I¡¯m wandering around the Night Market.¡±


    ¡°Alone?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Qiuqiu got drunk and went back by himself. I¡¯m just walking around.¡±


    The Night Market wasn¡¯t too far from here.


    ¡°Take a taxi to where I am, your investor is here, let me introduce you.¡±


    Liu Mei was only a few minutes¡¯ drive from Xiao Qian, and Xiao Qian wanted to introduce Shuixian and Liu Mei to each other. Liu Mei and Qiuqiu planned to start their own specialty martial arts classes, and Shuixian had agreed to invest. It was just right to meet while Shuixian had time.


    Thinking that Liu Mei would arrive soon in a few minutes, it took her half an hour.


    ¡°Why did it take you so long? I wanted you to do a massage, but it¡¯s too late now.¡± Xiao Qian asked Liu Mei, and noticed that her knees were a bit dirty.


    ¡°How did it get like this?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it. I thought I wouldn¡¯t need a taxi for such a short distance, so I walked through the park. As I passed by the fake mountain, I heard someone screaming for help. I went over and saw a man pulling up his pants and a woman lying on the grass with her skirt lifted. I don¡¯t know if they finished or not, but I kicked the guy.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t get hurt, did you?¡± Xiao Qian was willing to bet that it wasn¡¯t taking a shortcut, but that Liu Mei had lost her way. Liu Mei was a terrible navigator, but she still managed to beat up the bad guy.


    ¡°No, that guy was just a novice. I kicked him so hard in the balls that he almost burst into tears! He ran off without even pulling his pants up properly.¡±


    Shuixian found Liu Mei¡¯s heroic style appealing, but she felt a bit frightened after hearing the story.


    ¡°Did you call the police?¡± Xiao Qian immediately connected the incident to the bad guy who took advantage of women that Xiao Qiang mentioned. Was the person Liu Mei encountered the bad guy?


    ¡°I wanted to, but after I kicked the man, he ran away. I asked the woman if she needed help, but she scolded me, saying I was meddling in her affairs. Now I¡¯m not sure if she was actually violated or if she was just fooling around with someone she knew in the park¡­¡±


    ¡°By the way, the woman sounded not too young, and the man looked to be in his twenties. I found a pair of black-framed Glasses on the ground, which might belong to the woman.¡±


    Xiao Qian picked up the glasses, wondering why they seemed so familiar¡­


    Wasn¡¯t the principal wearing these at lunch today?


    ¡°You mean the guy ran away, but the woman didn¡¯t follow?¡± Xiao Qian frowned.


    ¡°Yeah, after she scolded me for meddling, she left. She was still shaking, as if scared. I even asked her if she needed help, but she told me to get lost.¡±


    These days, even good deeds get no reward.


    ¡°Did you see the woman¡¯s face?¡±


    ¡°No. When I was fighting the guy, she was covering her face with her bag. I wanted to take a look, but she just angrily told me to leave.¡±


    ¡°What kind of person is this? She didn¡¯t even say thank you.¡± Shuixian felt annoyed on Liu Mei¡¯s behalf.


    ¡°I¡¯m not looking for her gratitude; I¡¯m just worried. Is she alright?¡±


    Xiao Qian played with the glasses for a while, noticing the frames were of high quality, imported, and the same style as the principal she saw in the daytime. Plus, considering Liu Mei mentioned the woman covering her face, it was very likely they knew each other. The principal might have recognized Liu Mei from the job interview, so she hid her face.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, should I find someone?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no use in reporting without a victim. She would never call the police. Just do this: when your elder brother comes, tell him the situation and ask him to use his connections to find a Criminal Investigation Department sketch artist to see if you can piece together the man¡¯s face from your memory.¡±


    Xiao Qian was sure the female principal wouldn¡¯t call the police; she understood their mentality very well.


    ¡°I¡¯m glad I have a bodyguard¡­¡± Shuixian patted her chest, feeling the thrilling experience.


    Xiao Qian glanced at the bodyguard, Old Mai, who had been standing behind her and Shuixian all along. She thought about her Xiao Qiang coming soon and decided it was time to close the door and let him tear off someone¡¯s vest.

 Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: Chapter 660: Amazing, truly amazing!

    Chapter 686: Chapter 660: Amazing, truly amazing!


    ¡°Esteemed agent brother, I¡¯m going to kick now, thank you for your guidance!¡± Liu Mei made the customary bowing gesture before a martial arts match to show respect to her opponent, and then Old Mai felt a leg coming at him as fast as lightning.


    And then, the world froze.


    Old Mai had one feeling at this moment.


    It, it, it really fucking hurts!


    Ah, his stomach, were his internal organs still okay?


    Intestines, where are you! Were they kicked out and running away from home?


    When Liu Mei¡¯s leg swept over, the moment it touched Old Mai¡¯s skin, he didn¡¯t feel any pain, but a few seconds later, the kind of pain that instantly exploded made Old Mai almost doubt his life.


    Liu Mei retracted her leg, looked at Old Mai¡¯s pale face, and somehow understood that her brother had just been playing with him!


    ¡°Brother Lang, why didn¡¯t I feel any rebound?¡± Liu Mei cooperated and asked Brother Lang, although she didn¡¯t know what this man did to anger her brother. But as far as Liu Mei was concerned, whoever her brother and sister-in-law disliked was someone she disliked, it was that simple.


    ¡°That¡¯s because the other party showed mercy. Liu Mei, hurry up, thank the other party!¡±


    ¡°Oh, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Yo-you¡¯re welcome!¡± Old Mai clenched his teeth, suppressed the sweet taste from his throat, and reluctantly spoke.


    How powerful was this woman that he felt he wanted to vomit blood?


    ¡°Impressive, truly impressive!¡± Yu Minglang clapped his hands pretentiously.


    If you know what¡¯s good for you, just leave now! Old Mai just wanted to find an empty place to rub his belly now.


    Who would have thought that Yu Minglang suddenly said, ¡°Just now my sister tried, this time it¡¯s my turn. You just competed with my sister, I won¡¯t take advantage of you. In that case, I¡¯ll first¡ª¡ª¡±


    Yu Minglang walked to the stack of bricks that Liu Mei hadn¡¯t chopped and suddenly performed a hand chop. With the sound of ¡®ka ka ka¡¯, the bricks shattered.


    Xiao Qiang raised his hand and waved it in front of Old Mai¡¯s already pale face.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t wear gloves.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s awesome!¡± Shuixian turned her head and sincerely praised to Xiao Qian. Earlier, Shuixian had witnessed Yu Minglang¡¯s intelligence, able to play Go with her and even had the upper hand, which proved that he was no ordinary person. Unexpectedly, his martial power was also so high.


    ¡°Of course.¡± Boss Qian always had such confidence in her man, praising Xiao Qiang was equivalent to praising him.


    ¡°Let him perform a chest-shattering boulder move for you someday.¡±


    ¡°Can he?¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡±


    Brother Lang, who was provoking Old Mai, accidentally overheard this whispered conversation and pretended not to hear it, his mouth twitched.


    His wife was treating him like a street performer?


    ¡°Husband, can you do it?¡±


    ¡°Piece of cake.¡± I hate my uncontrollable demeanor! How could I not control my demeanor! Is there no backbone when someone calls you husband and forgets the principle!


    Yu Minglang decided to vent this inexplicable anger on the unlucky guy opposite him, clenching his fist and speaking to Old Mai.


    ¡°You and my sister competed once. Now I¡¯ll represent her and chop the bricks. Let¡¯s have a fair fight; each of us punches each other once. How about it?¡±


    You fucking don¡¯t chop bricks properly, and you¡¯re going to play with your dad¡¯s claws! In Old Mai¡¯s heart, this was his roar, but on his face, he had to maintain an extremely profound look.


    ¡°Can I punch you first?¡± Old Mai tightened his boxing gloves. If it was just comparing the way he and Liu Mei fought, with the opponent standing still and letting him hit, he may have a chance to win.


    Oh, his stomach hurt so much!


    It took all his strength just to speak. It was time for him to vent his anger. Old Mai stared at Yu Minglang with resentment, having heard that men over here were particularly stubborn. He wanted to see if this stubborn man could withstand his high-tech boxing gloves!


    Underneath Yu Minglang¡¯s sunglasses, his eyes flashed with calculating light, and the corners of his mouth hooked into a smug smile. In a casual tone, he said,


    ¡°Of course, you punch first.¡±


    Facing an opponent who could shatter several bricks with a single punch, Yu Minglang was calm and composed.


    This kind of competition was different from a regular fight; standing in one place, letting someone punch you first, and then punching back. This kind of competition rule made Liu Mei and Shuixian worry a bit for Yu Minglang.


    No one knew how well Yu Minglang could actually fight.


    They only knew he held many honors, but in many people¡¯s eyes, Yu Minglang was a technical player. He could fight but didn¡¯t mean he could take a hit, and his opponent could chop bricks!


    Yu Minglang¡¯s gaze from the corner of his eye caught his wife.


    He hoped that Xiao Qian would be slightly tense and then cheer him on.


    But what he saw was Xiao Qian slowly raising her hand, and the corners of Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth moved imperceptibly. Was his wife going to make a thumbs-up gesture?


    Nope.


    Instead, Boss Qian pulled a pack of gum from her bag and handed it to her two girlfriends without a glance at Yu Minglang.


    ¡°The new flavor just came out, and I think it¡¯s not bad. You guys try it.¡±


    Hey¡­ Look here, wife! Yu Minglang¡¯s heart was scratching and itching, how come everyone was worried but his wife wasn¡¯t?


    His heart shattered!


    There was no time for Yu Minglang to have a glass heart, as Old Mai¡¯s fist was already coming.


    The black boxing glove was aimed at Yu Minglang¡¯s chest and hammered down.


    Old Mai¡¯s mouth showed a smug smile, as if he could already see this handsome and extraordinary man being shot down by his high-tech boxing glove.


    But it didn¡¯t happen.


    Just as Old Mai¡¯s boxing glove was only a hair¡¯s breadth from Yu Minglang¡¯s chest, Yu Minglang suddenly moved to the side and dodged the punch, moving so fast that Old Mai could not respond at all.


    What about standing still and letting him hit? What¡¯s he doing running?!


    Then Yu Minglang¡¯s move shocked Old Mai even more. Yu Minglang¡¯s hand caught his boxing glove, his fingers flexibly moved, and Old Mai¡¯s black boxing glove fell into Yu Minglang¡¯s hand.


    Brother Lang¡¯s move was lightning-fast, completed in an instant.


    Except for Liu Mei, no one else could see what had happened. They only saw Old Mai trying to punch, and then Yu Minglang removed his boxing glove, pinched it with two fingers, and waved it in front of Old Mai.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t see how he did it either, but the result was not surprising. If her Xiao Qiang obediently let someone beat him, it would be abnormal. If he wasn¡¯t tricky and black, would it still be him?


    So Boss Qian was not worried from the beginning, she knew the capabilities of her man.


    Not everyone could trick Yu Minglang, or he wouldn¡¯t have made it this far.


    ¡°You¡­ what are you doing taking off my lucky gloves!¡± Old Mai wanted to snatch it back, but Yu Minglang dodged away nimbly.


    ¡°I¡¯m just such a man who is good at undressing people, right, wife?¡±


    ¡°Too good.¡± Xiao Qian stretched out her hand to pat him twice.


    At moments like these, those who show off their love should be dragged out and shot! Old Mai hated them so much that his teeth itched.


    ¡°Please give me back my stuff!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give it back to you after the fight. Sorry, I¡¯m a bit superstitious. I had a dream last night about a great person who told me never to let a man with black gloves touch me, or else I will always leak when using gloves. My wife doesn¡¯t plan to have a baby this year, so bro, please understand.¡±


    What a bunch of nonsense, being utterly serious!


    Not only that, but also using such an obvious lie to deceive people, Brother Lang was indeed mighty and domineering.


    Xiao Qian felt that she seemed to love this guy even more after watching Brother Lang trick people. It made perfect sense.

 Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: Chapter 662: Its Really Too Convenient

    Chapter 688: Chapter 662: It¡¯s Really Too Convenient


    Xiaoqian asked Minglang to pretend, so he did. After he pretended, Old Mai was fooled.


    At this moment, Old Mai was in so much pain that he had lost his ability to think. Seeing Minglang also covering his stomach and claiming to be in pain, Old Mai couldn¡¯t figure out if he had actually hit him.


    ¡°Shuixian, your bodyguard is truly remarkable,¡± said Xiaoqian to Shuixian.


    ¡°But¡­¡± Shuixian looked at Minglang with doubt. Why did she feel that Minglang¡¯s performance seemed so fake?


    ¡°Not bad. Cherish what you have. Talent like this is hard to find,¡± Xiaoqian patted Shuixian¡¯s shoulder.


    Liumei looked at her brother with confusion. Others may not be able to tell, but she had been watching. He hadn¡¯t been hit at all. What was her brother playing at?


    Minglang winked at Liumei. His back was turned to Old Mai and Shuixian. Liumei immediately understood. Oh, Brother Lang wanted her to remain silent.


    Fine, then she saw nothing.


    Although Old Mai didn¡¯t quite understand why this situation had arisen, the current development seemed favorable to him, and the crisis was temporarily resolved.


    He didn¡¯t have to worry about his vest being torn¡­right?


    Xiaoqian exchanged a few words with Shuixian. Minglang walked over to Old Mai, who was sitting or half lying on the ground. In any case, Old Mai¡¯s current appearance was quite ridiculous.


    Minglang pretended not to see it and half bent down to extend his hand, ¡°Oh wow, that¡¯s not bad!¡±


    ¡°Thank¡­you¡­¡± Old Mai said while struggling. He suspected Minglang had an iron plate or something like that on his knees. It hurt so bad~


    ¡°But I feel like this round wasn¡¯t satisfying enough. How about we go again?¡±


    As soon as Minglang finished, Old Mai rolled his eyes and passed out¡­


    He didn¡¯t know if it was due to pain or fear.


    Xiaoqian was trying to persuade Shuixian that Old Mai was a good bodyguard. Shuixian stared straight at the space behind Xiaoqian. Following her gaze, Xiaoqian turned around and was left speechless.


    This damn Yu Xiaoqiang. Always causing trouble!


    Why did he have to knock someone out when they asked him to pretend to tie?


    Minglang shrugged. He had tried his best, alright? Who knew this guy couldn¡¯t handle a little scare?


    ¡°What on earth are you two playing at?¡± Shuixian¡¯s IQ wasn¡¯t low either, and she had already understood the situation. Her so-called ¡°elite¡± bodyguard had practically been killed instantaneously by Yu Minglang.


    Looking at Minglang¡¯s refreshed and spirited appearance, it didn¡¯t seem like he had been beaten up badly. On the other hand, her bodyguard on the ground was a pitiful sight.


    But why did Xiaoqian insist on saying they were evenly matched?


    ¡°Just consider him as Schrodinger¡¯s bodyguard, understand?¡± Xiaoqian took advantage of Old Mai¡¯s unconsciousness to say this to Shuixian.


    Schrodinger¡¯s cat was an inside joke between Shuixian and Xiaoqian dating back to the first day they met.


    So many years had passed. In such a situation, Xiaoqian made this seemingly random comment, and Shuixian quickly connected the dots.


    ¡°You mean, he¡¯s not-¡± Reliable?


    Before she could finish, Xiaoqian made a hushing gesture on her lips, and Shuixian immediately understood that Xiaoqian didn¡¯t want her to say anything more, so she kept quiet.


    Based on the information Xiaoqian learned from her past life, Old Mai was a meticulous and cunning person who wouldn¡¯t leave obvious bugs for others to find. No matter if he was by Shuixian¡¯s side because he liked her or had ulterior motives, Xiaoqian believed Old Mai was determined to win.


    Old Mai was willing to lower his status to become a bodyguard and must have extensively studied Shuixian. He might even have installed some special eavesdropping devices on her. Xiaoqian could only give Shuixian subtle hints.


    Shuixian seemed to have no intellectual advantage infront of Xiaoqian¡ª that was because Chen Xiaoqian was extraordinary, on par with the super-boss Lily Tang¡¯s level. Although Shuixian wasn¡¯t as smart as Xiaoqian, she had a higher intellect than the average person, or else she wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold the Tang Family together in her past life. Xiaoqian only mentioned the secret code that the two sisters used back in the day, and Shuixian understood everything.Xiao Qian gave Yu Minglang a look, and he reached out to pinch Old Mai¡¯s face, but changed his mind as a naughty idea came to him. He picked up a nail from the ground and jabbed it directly into Old Mai¡¯s buttocks¡ª


    ¡°Ah!¡± Old Mai jumped up in pain.


    Yu Minglang approached with a caring, brotherly look and supported Old Mai with an expression of boundless love and genuine concern.


    ¡°Dude, how did you accidentally sit on a nail? Are you alright?¡±


    ¡°I suspect he might have practiced Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt. The nail won¡¯t hurt anywhere but the egg. Bro, does it hurt?¡± Liumei had already learned to follow Yu Minglang¡¯s rhythm.


    Xiao Qian raised her eyebrows, not realizing that Liumei was also a talent. Yu Minglang nodded at her proudly.


    Was there any need to ask? Although his sister might occasionally have poor taste in choosing a partner, she had been close to him since childhood, carrying on his expertise!


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡± Old Mai reluctantly stood up, taking two steps back defensively while watching Yu Minglang, fearing that if he said he was not okay, Yu Minglang and Yu Liumei would use a nail to jab his egg.


    What the hell was the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt¡­


    ¡°Well, we¡¯ll leave first. Shuixian, keep in touch.¡± Xiao Qian waved to Shuixian, and she walked away arm in arm with her mischievous brother, followed by mischievous sidekick Liumei.


    Before getting in the car, Yu Minglang glanced at the spot where Yellow Hair had just been. The place was now empty.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, have you offended anyone recently?¡±


    ¡°Mai Hadi?¡±


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    ¡°Then no, any problems?¡±


    ¡°Someone just took photos of us from that spot with a camera, and I stopped them.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been very good lately, so it might just be someone taking photos of the night scene and accidentally getting us in the shot.¡±


    ¡°Good? If you were good, you wouldn¡¯t eat fried chicken, watch the excitement, play with sand, and bite an egg.¡± Yu Minglang was referring to Oliver James¡¯s incident. If Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t offended anyone, then it should just be a coincidence. After all, Oliver James was still in the hospital recovering his egg.


    ¡°You get lost! That was a dog bite, I haven¡¯t -¡± Damn! What did she just say!


    Boss Qian¡¯s face turned red, as she nearly said, ¡°I haven¡¯t had anyone else¡¯s 4 pounds except yours.¡± Sensing the conversation going off track, she could feel the evil gaze of a certain man behind Xiao Qiang¡¯s dark sunglasses.


    After spending time with Er Ha, Boss Qian would occasionally indulge in some silly behavior.


    ¡°What¡¯s this 4 pounds thing with my brother?¡± Liumei asked curiously.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask silly questions, child!¡± Yu Minglang glared at her. Liumei reluctantly nibbled her nails, wondering why there was such a big difference in how he treated his wife and sister.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, contact a sketch artist to come to our house.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°When Liumei first came here, she saved a woman in the park. She remembers the bad guy¡¯s face, but the woman won¡¯t file a report. So let¡¯s have the sketch artist come to our house and let Liumei try to piece it together privately to see if it can help solve the case.¡±


    Yu Minglang immediately made a phone call, but the artists were all busy today, so he made an appointment for tomorrow.


    When they arrived downstairs at their home, Xiao Qian wanted to get out of the car, but Yu Minglang held her wrist, keeping her from moving.


    ¡°Liumei, you watch the house today. Your sister-in-law and I have some accounts to settle.¡±


    Now that the serious matters were settled, it was time to discuss why Xiao Qian, a married woman, had the idea of a heterosexual spa in her head. This issue was significant, significant enough that Comrade Xiao Qiang felt it was time to establish some rules for her.


    Well, she was only allowed to think about it.

 Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: Chapter 666: Yu Xiaoqiang Being Trapped by Boss Qian

    Chapter 692: Chapter 666: Yu Xiaoqiang Being Trapped by Boss Qian


    ¡°Alright, I know what you want to hear. First, you need good looks. Come on, let me have a closer look~¡±


    Xiao Qian examined Yu Minglang¡¯s handsome face with satisfaction and said,


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    ¡°Just not bad?! My male ego is hurt!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d be more handsome if you removed the towel on your head. Now, young man, tell me what special skills you have.¡±


    ¡°Make money, treat my wife well ¡ª¡±


    She put her finger on his mouth, stepped back and shook her head, ¡°Can you give me a more professional answer? Who cares about your money-making in a heterosexual spa service?¡±


    ¡°What should I say then?¡±


    ¡°You should say, Miss, you look as beautiful as a flower today, radiant and gorgeous, I can¡¯t take my eyes off you.¡±


    ¡°How the hell¡­!¡± He was baffled how a straight man like him could say such things.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t compliment me, I¡¯ll go find someone who will~¡± Xiao Qian playfully threatened him.


    ¡°You won¡¯t get the chance!¡± Comrade Xiao Qiang had intended to give her a piece of his mind, but Xiao Qian¡¯s scare tactics turned the tables, and now she was educating him to not waste his time outside.


    Her anxious expression, fearing her baby would mess around outside, greatly pleased Boss Qian. She successfully brainwashed the young man. Great job!


    ¡°To make sure I don¡¯t get a chance, you better show me what you¡¯re capable of! Come on, young man, please me well and I¡¯ll give you some tips and buy you candies~¡±


    Poor Yu Xiaoqiang. His strategy was overturned by Boss Qian¡­


    Xiao Qiang originally wanted to use this opportunity to regain his never-existent authority as a husband, but Boss Qian outsmarted him and it was too late for him to react.


    This realization came a bit too late, and Brother Lang felt slightly unconvinced.


    He always used to trick people outside, so how come he surrendered so quickly when faced with her?


    ¡°Elder Brother, please pay the fee.¡±


    Brother Lang turned around and almost choked.


    The cunning girl, who just fooled people, was kneeling beside him, looking at him with irresistible big eyes, and her long eyelashes were fluttering!


    Yu Minglang felt a huge headache.


    ¡°Wife, what are you playing at?¡±


    He had just massaged her for quite some time, and now she bit back asking for money. What did she mean by that?


    Xiao Qian justified her actions, ¡°I clearly just did emotional maintenance for Elder Brother, and you should pay.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s completely unreasonable!¡± He massaged her, and then he got emotionally maintained too?


    ¡°I¡¯m happy, and doesn¡¯t that mean you¡¯re happy too?¡± Xiao Qian said, as if it was a fact.


    ¡°Fair price, no deception, the service only for you, and the fee only from you. Tell me, Elder Brother, are you satisfied with the service I just provided?¡±


    Not only could Brother Lang play, Boss Qian could too. She was much more professional than Yu Minglang, at least she wasn¡¯t wearing a frustrating white towel on her head.


    ¡°Satisfied¡­¡± Yu Minglang felt that he had already lost once, and he must not let this little bad egg succeed this time. This was a matter of family status, and he absolutely couldn¡¯t admit it¡ª


    Alright, in the end, he accepted it wholeheartedly.


    Un-reason-able! Xiao Qiang roared inside but dared not resist openly.


    Forget it, reason doesn¡¯t apply at home. Xiao Qiang brewed the soul chicken soup for himself and swallowed it deeply. He was a man, he had to yield to his wife!


    ¡°Elder Brother, please pay for the pleasure you just had. Thank you.¡±


    Xiao Qiang was completely wrapped around her finger.


    ¡°Fine, how much? Can I swipe the card?¡± If his wife wanted to play, he would accompany her.


    Boss Qian smiled faintly, ¡°Three or five hundred ¡ª¡±


    ¡°You can get it from my own pocket.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s obviously not enough. I think my value should be no less than one or two million for each time.¡±


    Although Xiao Qiang was rich, with good dividends and shares, his pocket had always been cleaner than his face. All his wages were handed over, and the three or five hundred was the kind-hearted Madam¡¯s retention for him to buy candies. Hearing her ask for so much, Yu Minglang pretended to be dead and lay motionless on the bed.


    ¡°Hey, where¡¯s the money?¡± Xiao Qian poked him.


    He buried his face in the pillow and said gloomily, ¡°Just cut off any valuable parts of me to sell!¡±


    Brother Lang had entered defaulting mode.


    With such a wife, what else could he say, he naturally¡­ happily accepted it.

 Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: Chapter 667: This Works Too?

    Chapter 693: Chapter 667: This Works Too?


    The next day, Yu Minglang reluctantly found 100 yuan in his pocket, along with a note from his wife.


    Considering your good service, I will offset the two big waists and give you an extra 100 yuan. Keep up the good work and perform well.


    When Yu Minglang saw this note, he almost rushed back to prove himself if time allowed.


    Xiao Qian went to school refreshed and cheerful, bullying Xiao Qiang was her specialty~


    There were no classes in the afternoon, so Xiao Qian went back to the house she shared with Liu Mei. This morning, Xiao Qiang said that he would be away on a business trip for a week and told her to stay at home. Since the perpetrator who harassed women in Lin City hadn¡¯t been caught yet, Yu Minglang specifically instructed Xiao Qian not to go out at night. If she really needs to handle things, bring Liu Mei along.


    When Xiao Qian got home, she found that there were already guests, they were the city police sketch artist that Yu Minglang had arranged for. Liu Mei was sitting on the sofa with the sketch artist, and Liu Mei said to draw.


    There was already a sketch of a very young face that looked about 20 years old.


    ¡°Make the eyes a bit bigger.¡±


    ¡°Like this?¡± After the artist made the changes, Liu Mei nodded.


    Although the park was not well-lit when she stood up for justice yesterday, she was able to see the man¡¯s face clearly.


    ¡°It should be like this.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your cooperation, we will go back and search the database to see if we can find a matching suspect.¡±


    After expressing her gratitude, the sketch artist left, and Liu Mei asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, why don¡¯t more people report this kind of harassment that has hurt so many people?¡± She had just chatted with the sketch artist, and there were only three reports so far, but there were eyewitnesses like Liu Mei who reported seeing someone committing such acts. However, the victims refused to report the crime, and there was nothing they could do.


    ¡°I discussed this with Shuixian before, and it¡¯s because of the social environment. Sometimes the cost of reporting is bigger than not reporting. Many people use their self-righteous mentality to hurt the victim a second time while watching¡ª but I am curious, who has such a heavy taste that they don¡¯t even let go of aunts?¡±


    Xiao Qian took out the black-framed glasses from her bag, and the principal¡¯s face was on her mind.


    People should be kinder and not take joy in other people¡¯s misfortunes. You never know when this misfortune will happen to you.


    It seems that the principal is not going to call the police.


    Xiao Qian asked Weiwei to do a test for her, and the result was quite satisfactory. Weiwei¡¯s condition was relatively stable, and her recovery was within Xiao Qian¡¯s expectations. Seeing that the weather was good, Xiao Qian asked Ye Xiaoyu to take Weiwei to the seaside for a sea bath and sunbathe. Sunlight and exercise can help to dispel the little black dog in the heart.


    She didn¡¯t go with them, but stayed in bed to catch up on sleep, sleeping beautifully all afternoon. She got up in the evening and smelled a burnt paper smell in the house.


    ¡°Meizi, what are you burning?¡± Xiao Qian followed the smell into the bathroom and saw Liu Mei stuffing a burning newspaper into the toilet.


    ¡°I¡¯m so pissed off! What kind of stuff are they writing? Good thing I saw it! If Weiwei saw this, she would be so angry! These journalists must have shit in their heads, writing nonsense! They even said our Weiwei is a troubled teenager, always at odds with her adopted father, having an improper behavior in school, and then being disciplined by her adopted father. They didn¡¯t name names but used a pseudonym, but anyone can tell they are talking about Weiwei!¡±


    Now the information on the internet is not as crazy as it will be in more than a decade. Newspapers, as a traditional media, still play the role of a mouthpiece. This kind of leading content, although only the size of a small block, is still very detrimental to Weiwei¡¯s case.


    Xiao Qian patted her, ¡°Why is your liver fire so strong? Let them write.¡±


    Boss Qian was not surprised at all about this matter. She had heard about the layout of the principal¡¯s side when having dinner with Shuixian. Although Ye Daqian was bitten by a dog and hospitalized, during this period, he and Lu Zhi were arguing every day, and they were almost on the verge of divorce.


    But throwing mud and blaming Weiwei for the responsibility was something they had planned long ago. They had gotten all the connections, including witnesses and media reporters from the school, before this all happened.


    So even if Ye Daqian met with retribution and Lu Zhi was eager to divorce, the long-planned news still appeared in the newspaper.


    With only a small block of information and a few hundred words of news, a lot of relationships and financial transactions were involved behind the scenes. Without Boss Qian¡¯s help, poor Weiwei would have been ruined.


    Xiao Qian had a plan in mind, so she was not worried. But Liu Mei was very upset.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t see how irresponsible this news is, making Weiwei look so bad, and then the school and parents became well-intentioned. I find the media really like clueless little girls, whoever pays can dress them up and make them say anything. The onlookers don¡¯t know anything and just follow the crowd! What annoys me the most is the school¡¯s side, they say Weiwei is petty, she can hold a grudge over the smallest things, her relationships with boys are abnormal. It implies that those who get depression deserve it, damn it!¡±


    Liu Mei even raised her middle finger.


    ¡°None of these injuries can be empathized with; they are not the victims, they just stand on the sidelines and make blind comments. If they spent a day with Weiwei, they would know how good and cute she is, and I wish I could beat those who bullied her! If they went through the same thing as Weiwei, I wonder if they would still be so self-righteous!¡±


    ¡°The injuries suffered by adult women and minors are different, they both hurt for sure, but minors get hurt more. Oh, let me tell you a psychological phenomenon that you may not know. Do you know why many people don¡¯t report when adult women are harassed?¡±


    Xiao Qian thought of the principal, who would never report even if he died.


    ¡°Afraid of losing face? Afraid of being blamed?¡± Liu Mei could only think of this much.


    ¡°That¡¯s only part of the reason. A part of married women, when subjected to violence, can get a special kind of pleasure. Their consciousness resists it, but their bodies follow the primitive instincts of humans. This double shame makes them too embarrassed to report. I remember that when one of the cases happened, the criminal caught used the defense that the victimized woman got pleasure, so he shouldn¡¯t be found guilty. Of course, the cunning argument didn¡¯t work, and he was still sentenced.¡±


    ¡°My¡­ God!¡± Liu Mei¡¯s common sense was refreshed. ¡°Is that even possible? Isn¡¯t that a plot in the president¡¯s novel, where the mouth says no, but the body is honest? This is a true story?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just the most normal instinctive reaction of the human body, but it¡¯s used by some scumbag men as capital for showing off, having nothing to do with the brain.¡±

 Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: Chapter 668: How Any Choice Affects the Future

    Chapter 694: Chapter 668: How Any Choice Affects the Future


    ¡°Sister-in-law, can you not be so blunt about it?¡± Liu Mei¡¯s face turned bright red from Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    She was still an inexperienced young girl, mentioning cucumbers so bluntly, was it really okay?!


    ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth, just take some notes, Dr. Chen¡¯s health class is starting!¡±


    ¡°¡­Please go ahead.¡± Liu Mei noticed that sometimes when Xiao Qian starts to teach something she would talk non-stop and it¡¯s unstoppable.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with thoughts, but it¡¯s the body¡¯s initiative, can you control yourself from blinking? Eyes and reproductive organs are all organs on the human body and will have instinctive reactions. Why don¡¯t you accuse blinking as promiscuous behavior? Traditional ideas have blurred the relationship between love and sex, causing many victims to have psychological barriers, thinking that they are promiscuous hence feeling attracted to bad guys. They choose to not report and compel themselves into psychological issues or even mental illness. They hate themselves more than they hate the bad guys, and even onlookers feel that the reaction is all because of the woman.¡±


    The idea of ??getting happiness from doing something for love is a right concept, but doing that thing without the reason of love can also bring pleasure, which is a reality, it¡¯s the body¡¯s instinct and has nothing to do with promiscuity.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this different from Weiwei¡¯s situation then?¡±


    ¡°Of course, although both are being violated, the situations are different and the treatment plans are different. Our mission as psychologists is to popularize these normal instincts.¡±


    If a victim like the principal went to see a psychologist, the situation would stabilize after a few treatments. However, treating a minor like Weiwei is relatively more troublesome. But no matter how troublesome the psychological problem is, it¡¯s not a big deal with Boss Qian present.


    Xiao Qian helped Liu Mei destroy the newspaper and comforted her for a while. Not many people pay attention to the society section of these newspapers anyway. She planned to let Ye Xiaoyu take Weiwei out for a few days and when they return, no one will pay attention to this matter anymore.


    Just as the two were talking, Ye Xiaoyu called.


    ¡°Meiwei, I¡¯m on my way back, I¡¯ll be home in 5 minutes. He just called and said he wants to apologize to Weiwei, saying he can¡¯t take it anymore, hearing dogs barking every day, he hasn¡¯t been able to sleep for several nights, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Let him come if he wants to. You take Weiwei for some food first, bring her back in 30 minutes, not a minute earlier, okay?¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Ye Xiaoyu would now listen to Xiao Qian for her sister¡¯s sake.


    ¡°Ye Xiaoyu, I¡¯m giving you two options now, do you want your sister or your father?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I choose justice.¡±


    ¡°Great, use your connections to get a journalist over here. Whatever happens later, just listen to me. Take your sister out for half a month tomorrow, and when she comes back, she¡¯ll have a new life.¡±


    ¡°Meiwei, what are you going to do?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t go over the line and won¡¯t expose Weiwei¡¯s matter.¡±


    ¡°What if¡­ I don¡¯t choose justice?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll find the journalist myself. I¡¯ll find someone to take Weiwei out for half a month, and you¡¯ll live with the guilt towards your sister for a lifetime.¡±


    Whichever option Boss Qian offers, Weiwei would be cured. But Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s choice would determine her future.


    These few days have different meanings for everyone.


    Xiao Qian busily confronts the big shots with her best friend, and showing off her affection with her boyfriend openly. In her spare time, she can cure her patient.


    Liu Mei and Qiuqiu are busy looking for a venue to prepare for their own business.


    Shuixian is busy tormenting herself with a ¡°failed love¡± while speculating the enigmatic nature of Schr?dinger¡¯s Bodyguard left by Boss Qian.


    As for Ye Daqian, who has committed an unforgivable mistake, his days can be summed up in two words: fear.


    He has nightmares every day, being bitten by dogs, and the most terrifying thing is that he hears the horrifying barking in the early morning every day.


    It seemed illusory but echoed in the room; Lu Zhi initially bravely accompanied him, but later couldn¡¯t take it anymore and found it too scary, like a ghost haunting.


    It is said that Lu Zhi started to burn incense and worship the Buddha lately, she began to believe in retribution. She normally didn¡¯t believe in these, but in troubled times, she would seek divine help, hoping that more incense money could alleviate the calamity.


    But it was of no use. Ye Daqian¡¯s nightmares turned into daylight experiences of sensing dogs following him. As soon as he closed his eyes, he seemed to be able to go back to the moment when he was bitten by the dog and constantly repeated ¨C in fact, this reaction can be scientifically explained as post-traumatic stress disorder in psychology. It occurs during the time of the accident, with continuous images of being injured.


    However, Ye Daqian was deliberately hypnotized by Xiao Qian, and he readily accepted her idea, thinking it was retribution and that the fortune-teller was right.


    Actually, the barking at midnight was a recording activated by Yellow Hair sneaking into the hospital, as she couldn¡¯t stand Ye Daqian¡¯s attitude.


    Yellow Hair was ordered to monitor Xiao Qian and was well-aware of what happened to her. She herself claimed to be not a good person, but seeing someone like Ye Daqian made her uncomfortable. Since her boss didn¡¯t order her to act, she couldn¡¯t help it, so she played the barking recording in the hospital at night.


    For Yellow Hair, who¡¯s greedy for money, she¡¯s usually too lazy to do anything without getting paid, but this time it was different. Seeing Boss Qian playing Ye Daqian so smoothly, Yellow Hair was accidentally led by Qian¡¯s rhythm and secretly assisted her against Ye Daqian.


    Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know that it was Yellow Hair¡¯s doing, but she knew that a mysterious person was secretly cooperating with her to deal with Ye Daqian. Whether she was an enemy or a friend, or a stranger, it didn¡¯t matter to Boss Qian, just like her attitude towards Shuixian¡¯s bodyguard, being observant.


    Love whoever, as long as it doesn¡¯t touch her interests or the people around her, Boss Qian will accompany them to take it slow.


    Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s journalist friend arrived. Ye Xiaoyu and Weiwei haven¡¯t returned yet, and Ye¡¯s father hasn¡¯t arrived either, but he should be almost here.


    The journalist is a short young lady. Upon entering, Xiao Qian reached out and wanted to shake her hand and introduce herself.


    ¡°Hello, I am ¨C ¡±


    ¡°Ah! You are my idol!¡± The journalist jumped and pounced, catching Boss Qian by surprise.


    What¡¯s going on? Does she know this young lady?


    ¡°Idol, don¡¯t you remember me? It¡¯s me, it¡¯s me!¡±


    ¡°¡­Did you mistake me for someone else?¡±


    ¡°No, in Qiang City, there was a hostage-taking case, where a child was taken hostage on the rooftop. Idol, you negotiated with the bad guy, I reported that incident! I really admire your demeanor! I even wanted to have an exclusive interview with you, but a very fierce man stared at me, and someone even dragged me into the elevator to chase me away. I missed the chance for the interview, what a pity!¡±


    As soon as the young reporter saw Xiao Qian, she reacted like a fan when seeing her idol. Her face turned red with excitement, shaking Xiao Qian¡¯s hands and not letting go, she wished Xiao Qian could give her an autograph.


    ¡°It¡¯s you, huh¡­¡± Xiao Qian rubbed her temples, recalling the incident.

 Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: Chapter 669: Boss Qian is a synonym for omnipotence

    Chapter 695: Chapter 669: Boss Qian is a synonym for omnipotence


    That was what happened after Xiao Qian was brought back from being kidnapped to the mountain valley.


    A bad guy kidnapped a little girl, and she happened to be nearby, so she acted as a negotiation expert, using her strong psychology expertise to take down the bad guy and then help Yu Minglang rescue the hostage. At that time, a little journalist secretly placed a camera on the side and broadcast the whole process of her saving people. This made Yu Minglang so angry that he felt exposing his beautiful daughter-in-law was very hateful, and directly asked his subordinates to kick the little journalist out.


    Being exposed was very annoying, but that time Xiao Qian gained a blessing in disguise because the little journalist insisted she was an undercover, saving Xiao Qian from the trouble of being criticized for being sold to the mountain valley.


    She never thought she would meet her again. It¡¯s fate.


    ¡°Idol! I moved to Lin City after my internship in Qiang City, and I was so happy to see you. Oh, by the way, let me introduce myself, my name is Bai Jin! I am a reporter for the newspaper!¡±


    A few years ago, when she reported on Xiao Qian, she was still a radio station reporter, and that program had a not-low viewership, which proved her ability, but now she has joined a newspaper, which shows that she has offended people regularly. Looking at her personality, Xiao Qian knows that this is a true media person, passionate but often reporting things that should not be touched and offending people, and leaders usually don¡¯t like such subordinates.


    ¡°What kind of cases are you in charge of writing now?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I was in charge of the social edition before, but later when I kept reporting on gutter oil and black-hearted small workshops, my leaders transferred me to the family edition.¡±


    The reporter¡¯s answer confirmed Xiao Qian¡¯s guess. This kid is too stubborn, and the management is afraid that her persistence would bring unnecessary trouble, so they placed her in the least troublesome position.


    ¡°Idol, are you still working now? I¡¯ve been keeping an eye on the news, but I haven¡¯t seen you acting as a negotiation expert. Your charm back then was so captivating. I really want to find an opportunity to interview you and let the public know your charm!¡±


    Seeing the little girl so infatuated with herself, Boss Qian was relieved. Weiwei¡¯s matter has landed, and she can be more daring.


    ¡°I am not an official person, nor am I a negotiation expert, let me introduce myself formally, I am psychologist Chen Xiaoqian, and it¡¯s nice to meet you, a righteous reporter Bai Jin.¡±


    ¡°Ah! You are a psychologist?¡± Bai Jin had always thought that Xiao Qian¡¯s ability to calmly negotiate with the bad guys and her strong psychological quality were because she was a doctor!


    ¡°Yes, I am a psychologist.¡±


    ¡°I thought you were a police officer¡­¡± Bai Jin was slightly surprised.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be an official to uphold justice. Reporter Bai Jin, with a strong sense of justice, are you willing to collaborate with me to provide psychological assistance to a vulnerable group?¡±


    ¡°Ah? Can I?¡± She was a little excited. She didn¡¯t expect to be able to cooperate with her idol after so many years. Doing good deeds is a must!


    Weiwei and Ye Xiaoyu came back to Xiao Qian after her negotiation with the reporter.


    Ye Xiaoyu is not particularly familiar with Bai Jin. She is a person who found out through a relationship. She heard that she is quite stubborn, single-minded, full of justice and reason, but among those in charge of the family edition in the newspaper office, apart from the reporter found by Lu Zhi, she is the only one who had no choice but to let her help.


    When Ye Xiaoyu brought Weiwei back, she saw Xiao Qian sitting on the sofa like a queen, Bai Jin sitting upright beside her, holding a notebook and a pen, excitedly recording Xiao Qian¡¯s words. Liu Mei, as an onlooker, moved the small stool and munched on the melon. She listened to her sister-in-law¡¯s lecture and benefited a lot.


    ¡°So, in the family relationship, the attitude of the mother towards the child determines the fate of the child¡¯s life¡­¡± Xiao Qian stopped her psychology lecture when she saw Ye Xiaoyu come back.


    ¡°Idol, what you said is so useful, I think I can apply to my leader and open a special column to invite you to talk about this knowledge.¡± Bai Jin¡¯s eyes sparkled, worshipping Xiao Qian wholeheartedly.


    Ye Xiaoyu couldn¡¯t understand how Xiao Qian managed to deal with the most troublesome reporter in the newspaper office in such a short time. She couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved that she was not against Meiwei anymore. She felt that this woman was like a god, always able to easily handle any difficult person or thing.


    ¡°Weiwei, come to sister Meiwei, sister has something to tell you.¡± Xiao Qian beckoned to Weiwei.


    ¡°Idol, aren¡¯t you called Chen Xiaoqian? Why does she call you Meiwei? It sounds like the host of the late-night radio program that I often listen to!¡±


    ¡°Meiwei is my stage name. I host that late-night show.¡±


    ¡°Ah~~~¡± Bai Jin almost pounced on Xiao Qian to bite her a few times. She wondered why she found Xiao Qian¡¯s voice so familiar. It turned out that her favorite late-night radio show host was also her!


    Too exciting~~


    ¡°Don¡¯t get too excited, remember what I entrusted you to do, can you do it well?¡± Xiao Qian patted Bai Jin on the shoulder.


    Bai Jin looked at Weiwei, a child with distrust of strangers in her eyes. This is the poor little girl Xiao Qian told her about?


    A sense of justice burned in Bai Jin¡¯s heart, and she clenched her fist resolutely.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, idol, I am a self-disciplined writer. I will objectively restore what should not be written without writing even a single word!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m counting on you, keep it up.¡±


    After Xiao Qian took down Bai Jin, she took Weiwei into the room and the two spoke alone. Oliver James would be coming over soon, and Xiao Qian wanted to give Weiwei a ¡°vaccine¡± so that Weiwei wouldn¡¯t be afraid when she saw Oliver James. This required a psychologist to use a professional approach. Xiao Qian wanted to give Weiwei a simple hypnosis, making her enter a semi-hypnotic state, so she wouldn¡¯t be too scared and could open her heart.


    ¡°How did Meiwei do it?¡± Ye Xiaoyu looked at the closed bedroom door and whispered in confusion.


    Bai Jin was still sorting out her conversation with Xiao Qian. Today she could not only promote positive societal energy but also obtain the precious manuscript from her idol. She felt so happy.


    Liu Mei ate the melon until only a tail was left, belched satisfyingly, and gave an accurate answer to Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s question, ¡°My sister-in-law is synonymous with omnipotence.¡±


    On a normal day, Ye Xiaoyu would definitely refute disdainfully, but after seeing how Xiao Qian interacts with others, she couldn¡¯t say it. In a corner of her heart, she agrees with Liu Mei¡¯s view.


    Xiao Qian successfully brought Weiwei into a semi-hypnotic state. Weiwei now had a little self-awareness, but it was different from her normal state. Oliver James came over alone, his wife Lu Zhi had left him to go to the temple to pray and left him in pain. Every step he took was heart-wrenching.


    Ye Xiaoyu and Liu Mei wanted to stay and see how Oliver James would kowtow and apologize, but Xiao Qian chased them to Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s room and didn¡¯t let them watch. This was also to protect Ye Xiaoyu from being stimulated because, after all, Oliver James was her real father.


    Xiao Qian was with Weiwei in the bedroom, and as soon as Oliver James entered the door, he knelt on the ground and wept.


    ¡°Weiwei, I was wrong, please forgive me!¡±

 Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: Chapter 670: The Cycle of Heavens Retribution Never Fails

    Chapter 696: Chapter 670: The Cycle of Heaven¡¯s Retribution Never Fails


    Weiwei, lying in bed and hypnotized by Xiao Qian, felt some pain when she heard the sound. Xiao Qian patted her gently, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. After today, no one will harm you. Listen carefully to the sinner¡¯s remorse. Whether to forgive him or not is up to you. Now, listen~¡±


    In the living room, journalist Bai Jin, following Xiao Qian¡¯s instructions, said to Oliver James, ¡°You can start kowtowing now! I will count. You promised 81 times, and not one less will do!¡±


    For the idol had said, this was the best method to treat the little girl. Bai Jin had witnessed Xiao Qian¡¯s state when dealing with criminals in previous negotiations, and deeply believed in her words.


    Oliver James, eager to rid himself of the nightmare, immediately started kowtowing. Xiao Qian¡¯s voice clearly came from the bedroom.


    ¡°As you kowtow, say ¡®I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong, I apologize to you!''¡±


    ¡°That one just now doesn¡¯t count. Come on, start over.¡± Bai Jin began to count again.


    The sound of the forehead striking the floor, along with the sinner¡¯s apologies, echoed in Weiwei¡¯s ears, with Xiao Qian accompanying her throughout.


    From Weiwei¡¯s initial fear, to her silent tears, and finally to her relaxed brow, one felt the struggle of a young girl yearning for life on the edge of death.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong, I apologize to you¡­¡±


    The remorseful words resounded in the room; the indelible harm, the unforgettable pain, the distortion of time and space. Immersed in Xiao Qian¡¯s semi-hypnotic state, Weiwei¡¯s memories began to blur. The hurtful past had finally been met with an apology. Though her heart still ached, it would no longer be so deeply engraved.


    ¡°Everything that happened was not your fault. Now the sinner knows his remorse. You are a clean and beautiful girl. It was his mistake, not yours. You are clean and beautiful.¡±


    As Oliver James kowtowed and apologized, Xiao Qian spoke these words filled with motherly love into Weiwei¡¯s ear.


    An apology from the offender and affirmation from those around her are the only ways to heal a wounded soul.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s gentle comfort made Weiwei¡¯s heart increasingly calm while Oliver James¡¯s apology continued.


    His kowtowing and apologizing further dizzied him and worsened his injured egg, spasming with each of his movements. At this moment, Oliver James was in immense pain. As he apologized, his mind was filled with the evil deeds he had committed. He thought no one could find out and punish him when he bullied others, but now he realized that nobody could save him either.


    One should not use their power to bully others, for there will always be someone stronger waiting to exact revenge. As Oliver James was close to passing out from kowtowing, this thought crossed his mind, but it was already too late.


    The sound of kowtowing and apologies outside grew slower, and the sound of his forehead striking the floor weakened. It seemed that Oliver James¡¯s physical strength had reached its limit.


    Bai Jin had counted that Oliver James had already kowtowed 80 times. It might be easy for an ordinary person, but he was now a man with a broken egg, an injured body, and unbearable pain with every movement.


    A damp liquid had soaked through his pants, but it was unclear whether it was blood or sweat. The pain had numbed him almost to death.


    He was only one short, but he couldn¡¯t get up. He felt incredibly heavy.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s treatment of Weiwei had reached its final step.


    ¡°Have you heard the bastard¡¯s apology? You have a long way to go in your future. You can choose not to forgive the evildoer or retain your hatred for him, but please let yourself go. Come, wake up following the sound of my finger, and face it, and make your choice. Forgiving him or not doesn¡¯t matter, you just need to let go of yourself.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words brought tears to Weiwei¡¯s eyes. She opened her eyes following the sound of Xiao Qian¡¯s finger and looked at Xiao Qian through tearful eyes. Xiao Qian encouragingly patted her hand.


    ¡°Idol! There¡¯s one more left! He¡¯s lying on the ground and can¡¯t get up. What should we do?¡± Bai Jin¡¯s voice came from outside.


    Xiao Qian looked at Weiwei, giving the final choice to her.


    ¡°On the other side of the door, there is a sinner who has hurt you. He is apologizing for his mistakes, although they pale in comparison to the harm he caused you. Now you can choose to push open the door and face him, beating him, hitting him, or spitting on him. In this room, anything you do is allowed. Believe in yourself, it¡¯s his fault, and you have nothing to do with it. You¡¯re still a clean, good child. After today, this bastard will never hurt you again, and your life will begin anew.¡±


    What Xiao Qian was doing now was helping Weiwei¡¯s wounded, fearful heart undergo some reinforcement training, showing her the weakest side of the wicked, so that Weiwei could feel safe again, knowing that those who had hurt her had been dealt with and would no longer do her any harm.


    The extreme method was the best remedy for treating Weiwei¡¯s condition.


    Weiwei had thought she was very scared of the wicked man, but under Xiao Qian¡¯s calm voice, she felt safe. Xiao Qian¡¯s hand holding hers was very warm, giving her a motherly feeling.


    If her mother were still alive, she would definitely protect her like Sister Meiwei.


    ¡°Go, baby. You¡¯ll always be Sister Meiwei¡¯s most cherished baby.¡±


    The word ¡®baby¡¯ warmed the injured child¡¯s heart. Weiwei mustered her courage and went out, while Xiao Qian¡¯s hand remained and gripped hers tightly, giving her strength and telling her not to be afraid.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian took on the role of the absent mother in Weiwei¡¯s life. With her warm, maternal love, she shielded Weiwei from her fear of Oliver James.


    Oliver James was now on the ground, unable to stand up. His crotch was soaked with something similar to period blood, but he didn¡¯t care, or rather, he simply couldn¡¯t mind it.


    His body and mind were in the greatest pain. One more, just one more. With the utterance of this sentence, he would be forgiven by gods and heaven. He could escape from the torment of nightmares, of being bitten by dogs every night, and even hope to flee from the terrible curse.


    To be reborn as a dog in his next life.


    This psychological suggestion by Xiao Qian, letting Ye Xiaoyu speak it, had caused great distress to Oliver James and became the phrase he dreaded most for the rest of his life.


    When Xiao Qian led Weiwei out and saw the once bullying and domineering Oliver James now in this miserable state, she felt no sympathy for him.


    She could tell that Oliver James was not apologizing to Weiwei from the bottom of his heart. He was only afraid of the curse and the nightmares.


    So his kowtowing apologies were nothing more than fear of karmic retribution.


    Xiao Qian looked at Oliver James as if he were thin air, automatically ignoring this trash in her eyes. If it weren¡¯t for the sake of the innocent little sister beside her, Boss Qian would prefer to kill him outright.

 Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: Chapter 671: The Child Snatched Back from the Hands of the Death God

    Chapter 697: Chapter 671: The Child Snatched Back from the Hands of the Death God


    Only one more to go, and Oliver James couldn¡¯t get up. As he was about to faint, he felt the footsteps. He forced himself to turn his head to look at the ground.


    Weiwei, whom he had always bullied, appeared like a giant to him at this moment, standing not far away with the calm Boss Qian beside her. Oliver James weakly uttered a sound from his throat.


    ¡°I¡¯m¡­sor¡­ry¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Weiwei wanted to remain calm, but choked on her words as soon as she opened her mouth. She immediately felt Xiao Qian squeeze her hand slightly, and Weiwei soon composed herself.


    ¡°I won¡¯t forgive you, never, not for the last one. Get out, leave my world, the farther the better.¡±


    ¡°I want to apologize. I need to do one more, then heaven will forgive me, just one more¡­¡± Oliver James didn¡¯t give up; he wanted to do the last one. Xiao Qian went over, kicked him onto the ground, ¡°You wish!¡±


    This time, the recently stitched wound on Oliver James scratched heavily on the ground, and he cried out in pain. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted.


    Just as he fainted, Oliver James felt as if he saw Xiao Qian¡¯s gentle smile and her seemingly soft yet desperate voice.


    ¡°Not every apology deserves forgiveness. Remember all that you¡¯ve experienced, and that it¡¯s compensation for your mistakes. Live with remorse and regret in your next life, because you hurt this young girl like this.¡±


    If there was a hell, Oliver James believed he was already there, never to be liberated¡­


    Xiao Qian called Ye Xiaoyu and asked her to have someone take Oliver James back to the Hospital. Whether he would live, die, or go insane was up to his own fate. From now on, he had no connection with Weiwei.


    ¡°Weiwei, are you still afraid?¡± Xiao Qian asked Weiwei.


    Weiwei shook her head with tears in her eyes. When she saw that beast kneeling on the ground, something inside her changed.


    ¡°I thought I would be, but I¡¯m not. I realized that one day those who bullied me will become as insignificant as ants and the things that made me feel hate and shame aren¡¯t as horrible as they seemed.¡±


    ¡°Yes, just think of it as being bitten by a mad dog. If you don¡¯t take it too seriously, it won¡¯t be too painful. If you regard him as the demon in your heart, he will live there and torment you for a lifetime. If you consider him as a pile of shit, you stepped on him and got disgusted, but shit is shit, wash it off and forget about it. There¡¯s a better life waiting for you in the future. Are you willing to open your heart and embrace life again?¡±


    ¡°I am willing!¡± In Xiao Qian¡¯s smile, Weiwei felt the hope to live.


    Xiao Qian gave her a motherly hug, and it felt good to have saved the child from the grasp of the Death God.


    Closing her eyes, it seemed as if she could hear Xiao Wei proudly saying, ¡°Mom, you¡¯re awesome.¡±


    No one knows what tomorrow will bring, whether good or bad. But for the people who care about us and those we care about, we must keep living.


    That¡¯s what Xiao Qian thought, and Weiwei as well.


    The worst moments had been experienced, and the future held nothing worse than the pain they had already suffered. Keep living, one day they would see the sprouts of hope, and tomorrow would be better.


    Bai Jin always thought that the most positive and shocking thing she had ever seen was a few years ago when Xiao Qian single-handedly convinced the criminals. That time, she felt a strong positive aura and believed that evil could not prevail.


    Due to her personality, Bai Jin was destined to suffer in this impetuous society. Despite having graduated for several years, she still couldn¡¯t accept the so-called cunning and accidents. She didn¡¯t understand why she couldn¡¯t expose certain things even though they existed. It was because of these intricate relationships that journalists had to selectively express themselves, and some news would even bear the responsibility if reported. This reality contradicted her initial intention of becoming a journalist.


    Because she pursued justice and abided by the self-discipline of journalists, she was repeatedly transferred from a promising Radio station journalist position to an unpopular newspaper family writer. She had suffered many grievances, but whenever her values were challenged, she would think of one person.


    A beautiful woman standing against the wind on the Rooftop, petite but with a powerful aura, fearlessly confronting the extremely evil criminals. Her every word and sentence could penetrate the criminal¡¯s wicked heart.


    That scene had been Bai Jin¡¯s most cherished memory, not only because of her own sexual orientation, but more importantly her pursuit of justice and her belief that evil could not prevail. Every time Bai Jin hit a wall in reality, she would think of that scene, assuring herself that there was still justice in the world.


    Today, witnessing Xiao Qian treating Weiwei with a plan, Bai Jin¡¯s life was again profoundly impacted.


    The man kneeling on the ground looked miserable, wounded and compelled to apologize repeatedly. Bai Jin played the role of a witness, and the shock Xiao Qian brought her this time was no less than the last time.


    Punishing wrongdoers with a different method ¨C the scene where Xiao Qian made the beast kneel was powerful.


    But it was this different kind of strength that made the moment Xiao Qian hugged Weiwei so incredibly touching.


    This was different from the scene of Xiao Qian as a negotiator years ago, different methods, but the same shock. It¡¯ was the contrast of strength and weakness that made it unforgettable.


    Struggling for years with justice, Bai Jin found a perfect balance at this moment. She witnessed Xiao Qian¡¯s actions and thought the strong stance was excellent.


    Utilizing great strength to protect the weak, idol Chen Xiaoqian elevated in Bai Jin¡¯s heart once more, so much so that her eyes glowed when she looked at Xiao Qian.


    Bai Jin would adhere to what Xiao Qian told her to write: focusing on the child abuse and not the rape, thus preserving Weiwei¡¯s reputation. She would take this opportunity to expose the colleagues who wrote nonsense for money and remind parents to pay attention to their children¡¯s emotional changes.


    Xiao Qian felt relieved after sorting out Weiwei¡¯s issues and immediately asked Ye Xiaoyu to take Weiwei on a trip. She specifically instructed Ye Xiaoyu to ensure that Weiwei took her medication and not to stop. There would be a relapse period for depression before improvement, and it¡¯s essential not to stop taking medicine just because it seemed better, or else it would easily relapse.


    Ye Xiaoyu and her sister moved out as per Xiao Qian¡¯s advice, planning to find a new home after coming back from the trip. They didn¡¯t want the child to live here anymore to prevent any painful reminiscing.


    Xiao Qian returned from school to find their apartment empty and wide open. The young girl who had depended on her had moved away.

 Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Chapter 672: This is like rushing into the gun barrel

    Chapter 698: Chapter 672: This is like rushing into the gun barrel


    Xiao Qian walked in, stood in the empty room, the sunlight shining in, the floating dust in the air was clearly visible, the room without people seemed empty and lonely, but the sunlight filled the room with hope.


    She always said goodbye to her patients like this. Some people she pulled back from death might not see her again in their lives. This kind of parting also represents the glory of a doctor because it means that the patient has recovered very well.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, this is for you.¡± Liu Mei came in and brought a big bunch of bright flowers.


    ¡°Who sent it?¡±


    ¡°Weiwei bought it for you when she left. She knew it would be hard for her to be separated from you and was crying all the time. Ye Xiaoyu said that when she came back from their trip, she would bring her over to see you again, so she left with her sister.¡±


    Xiao Qian took the flowers, a bunch of red carnations, representing Weiwei¡¯s gratitude for the past days. This was the cheapest treatment fee Xiao Qian had ever received, but she liked it very much.


    ¡°I¡¯ll put it in a vase.¡±


    When they meet again, hopefully, the young girl will no longer be her patient and can become her younger sister or friend.


    ¡°Oh, sister-in-law, this is for you too!¡± Liu Mei took out a notebook from her waist. ¡°This is from Ye Xiaoyu. Besides this, she also left us a box of unopened cosmetics, saying that they were for us to use, and that she won¡¯t use them anymore.¡±


    Not only did Xiao Qian control Weiwei¡¯s depression, but she also allowed Ye Xiaoyu to reshape her worldview through the process of treating her younger sister, curing Ye Xiaoyu¡¯s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) related to makeup.


    Xiao Qian opened the notebook with one hand free, and the corner of her mouth twitched.


    On the title page, there were neatly written big characters: The Secret History of Mei Wei Unpresentable


    Isn¡¯t this the little book Ye Xiaoyu used to record her thoughts?


    The title is quite brain-damaging.


    The first page read, ¡°On one day, one month, one year, Mei Wei meets a mysterious man at home wearing pajamas.¡±


    Ye Xiaoyu recorded everything she observed about Xiao Qian while living here and working as a part-time worker.


    Not only who she met and what outrageous things she said, even the days when she squatted in the toilet for a long time were recorded, with a note in parentheses: Suspected constipation¡­


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at these densely written records. It was so funny that she felt Ye Xiaoyu was wasting her talent as a paparazzi. In this record, there were hardly any true events; they were all concocted by Comrade Xiao Yu with her own imagination.


    Flipping to the back, the records were different from the ones in the front.


    On one day, one month, one year, my little sister and I moved away. The Mei Wei I hate the most made me stop using makeup to prove myself. She also snatched my sister back from the Death God. Although I still didn¡¯t like her when I left, I hoped she would break up with the man I once liked.


    When Xiao Qian saw this, she really wanted to raise her middle finger and curse. I won¡¯t break up! Just to make you angry!


    The date was today, and the annoying Ye Xiaoyu didn¡¯t forget to disgust her before leaving.


    As Xiao Qian was despising Ye Xiaoyu, she casually flipped to the next page and saw the back of this page, written in very, very small letters that were difficult to notice. The writing was in stark contrast to the big words Ye Xiaoyu used to complain about Xiao Qian earlier.


    Although I still hate Mei Wei, I want to say thank you to her for giving my sister and me a new life. Good people, live in peace. I really hate Mei Wei, I will never like her in my whole life.


    ¡°Disgusting guy, it¡¯s so awkward. Even saying thank you is so uncomfortable. Who cares about your likes? I hate you too, and who is a good person?¡± Xiao Qian hummed and closed the book arrogantly. Ye Xiaoyu was really disgusting enough.


    ¡°You are a good person~¡± A strange voice rang out, and the echo could be heard clearly in the empty room. Xiao Qian looked up and saw a foreigner wearing a peaked cap standing at the door with a bag in her hand.


    ¡°Hello~ My name is Akatris, I am the new tenant of this room, nice to meet you!¡± The foreigner took off her cap, revealing her golden hair, and gave Xiao Qian a warm smile with gritted teeth.


    Standing at the door was a foreigner speaking fluent Chinese. Both her body and voice were gender-neutral. She carried a large bag that seemed to be her luggage, and she had an expensive SLR camera hanging around her neck.


    Noticing Xiao Qian¡¯s gaze, Aka answered Xiao Qian¡¯s unasked questions with a hearty smile.


    ¡°My name is Akatris, I¡¯m from France, and currently working here due to a job arrangement. I¡¯m female and attracted to men. You can call me Aka~¡±


    ¡°Hello.¡± Xiao Qian nodded politely to her and turned to leave.


    ¡°If there¡¯s anything, feel free to ask me. We¡¯re going to be neighbors from now on. I just moved in here today.¡± Aka greeted Xiao Qian enthusiastically, but Xiao Qian only nodded lightly and turned to leave.


    This was basically her attitude towards strangers ¨C neither close nor distant.


    After Xiao Qian left, Aka threw her bag casually on the floor and pulled out her phone to send a casual message.


    Boss, I¡¯ve just moved in across from Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s house and become her neighbor. The goddess seems a little cold and doesn¡¯t pay attention to me. Everything is under control¡­


    Xiao Qian returned to her own home, and Liu Mei was sitting on the sofa, looking distressed at the box of cosmeticss Ye Xiaoyu left them.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, what should we do with this stuff? She¡¯s such a big spender!¡±


    They were all unopened, and all the bottles and jars made her dizzy just looking at them.


    ¡°She¡¯s had OCD in the past about makeup, so it¡¯s not surprising that she wanted to buy these things. Whatever you can use, use. Whatever you can¡¯t use, pick out and give away, or use it as a reward for parents when you and Qiuqiu¡¯s school opens.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, you don¡¯t need it?¡±


    ¡°Shuixian just brought me a set, I won¡¯t finish it.¡±


    ¡°Oh, alright, then I¡¯ll pick some out. Sister-in-law, which ones are suitable for middle-aged women? The mother and younger sister of my boyfriend are coming soon, so I¡¯ll pick a set to give to her.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re coming?¡±


    ¡°Yes, they said they could arrive tomorrow. I always feel a little weird. Sister-in-law, could you give me some tips for meeting them? So far, everything you said has been on point. I said I wanted to buy a house, and he said he wouldn¡¯t break up.¡±


    As for Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t have high hopes in her heart.


    They had been dating for so long, and they had only called each other more than ten times and didn¡¯t meet very often. When he found out that Liu Mei had a household registration in County Town, he immediately suggested breaking up. Xiao Qian gave Liu Mei an idea to post a note in Penguin Space saying that she was going to buy a house soon. In less than three days, the scum called to say that he regretted breaking up and wanted to make up.


    During the days Xiao Qian was busy receiving Shuixian and treating Weiwei, Liu Mei¡¯s legendary boyfriend started attacking her intensively, calling her three times in a week, which was equal to the frequency of several months in the past. Now he was proposing to have his whole family come over to see Liu Mei, a real family of opportunists.


    ¡°You want me to give you advice?¡± Xiao Qian went through all this trouble just to get this family to come over.


    This was like bumping into the muzzle of a gun.

 Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Chapter 673: Do You Think Its Very Funny?

    Chapter 699: Chapter 673: Do You Think It¡¯s Very Funny?


    ¡°Meizi, do you really have to marry him?¡±


    ¡°My master said I have to get married this year, or I will bring misfortune to my parents and myself. I don¡¯t have any other suitable candidate, he is the only one left.¡±


    After Sister-in-law told her that Ma Lu was only with her so he could get a city Hukou after his transfer, Liu Mei¡¯s expectations for this marriage dropped to zero.


    ¡°Do you believe everything your master says? What era is this? How can you still be superstitious?¡±


    ¡°I wavered before, but a few days ago my brother called me and told me my father got sick again¡­my foster father also got sick¡­even the dog at my foster dad¡¯s house got sick.¡±


    For the sake of her master¡¯s prophecy, she had to bear with it and figured she would get married first, then think about it.


    ¡°If I remember correctly, you said the dog at your foster father¡¯s house has been raised for more than ten years, right?¡± Xiao Qian was simply speechless; even a dying dog is being used as an excuse?


    ¡°Although he died of old age, why did he have to die when I broke up with my boyfriend? My master was right, my fate is too hard. It¡¯s not only affecting my parents, it even caused the dog¡¯s death.¡±


    ¡°As for your superstitious master, I will deal with her later¡­¡± Xiao Qian had long harbored resentment towards this so-called master. It was this Old Lady who led Liu Mei into this pit!


    ¡°Sister-in-law, what did you say?¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t hear it clearly.


    ¡°I said now that he¡¯s here, let¡¯s be good hosts.¡±


    Xiao Qian knew that Liu Mei¡¯s insistence on getting married had something to do with the psychological suggestion her master made. Her master used a method similar to Xiao Qian¡¯s suggestion to Oliver James and implanted a notion into Liu Mei¡¯s mind that if she didn¡¯t get married, her family would be in trouble. And it so happened that something really happened to Liu Mei¡¯s parents, which led Liu Mei to believe completely in her master¡¯s words, and she was determined to get married to avert disaster for her family.


    Fortune tellers often make ambiguous predictions, which make people feel that everything they say is true. They give a very long timeline for a probabilistic prophecy. For instance, her master said that if Liu Mei didn¡¯t get married, her family would be unlucky. Liu Mei might not have initially believed this at first.


    But exactly at that time, her family did experience some slight troubles. Even without the prophecy, illnesses would still occur, bones would still break, but because the prophecy was made beforehand, she felt it was especially accurate. This kind of phenomena is all decided by probability.


    There¡¯s also a related common occurrence that almost everyone has seen: the postpartum confinement.


    Many people firmly believe that some traditional practices during the confinement period are good for women, such as not brushing teeth or taking baths. Among the elderly, these customs are passed down as incredible truth, regardless of how many doctors come out to explain otherwise.


    During the postpartum period, estrogen levels rise, and some women develop pregnancy gingivitis. Not brushing teeth can lead to oral infections, gum atrophy and even tooth loss. Some women experience active sweat gland secretion and get puerperal infections because they didn¡¯t bathe during confinement, yet many people still believe in these practices.


    No matter how doctors and authorities try to explain, they cannot compete with the elderly¡¯s prophetic truth: if you don¡¯t listen, you¡¯ll suffer when you get old. Sometimes, some women might wonder, ¡®If I didn¡¯t do that, I wouldn¡¯t be sick, right?¡¯ The elderly would say very seriously, ¡®Wait until you get old and see!¡¯


    They would also confidently cite numerous examples, such as someone¡¯s daughter-in-law who did this and that during the confinement, and how she ended up when she got old, and what happened a few years after she gave birth. Does it mean that if you don¡¯t brush your teeth and wash your hair, you won¡¯t develop a certain disease for the next several decades?


    It sounds ridiculous to attribute a disease that someone develops decades later to a certain behavior during postpartum confinement decades ago, but this is indeed a true portrayal of many people¡¯s mindset, which is similar to Liu Mei¡¯s current mindset.


    Liu Mei is one of the more open-minded girls Xiao Qian has met, with a straightforward and flexible personality. However, she is deeply burdened by her family and cares too much about her parents. Her master took advantage of this and used a threat similar to the postpartum confinement prophecy to scare Liu Mei. Convinced by this, the girl was going to marry a scumbag.


    This mindset can be explained by what is called the ¡°Barnum effect¡± in psychology. Simply put, if you want to believe in something, you will find all kinds of points to support your evidence. Even if it has nothing to do with the matter, it can still be linked to it. The more you believe, the more justified you feel.


    To deal with Liu Mei¡¯s ¡°Barnum effect¡± induced by her teacher¡¯s psychological suggestion, Xiao Qian decided to fight fire with fire, and she also made use of psychological suggestion. Xiao Qian, who has a doctorate in psychology (in her previous life), would not be defeated by an old fortune-teller, would she?


    Xiao Qian already had a plan in her mind. She confidently walked towards the kitchen. When Liu Mei saw her heading to the kitchen, she jumped in fright and shouted.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, what are you doing!¡±Thanks to Yu Minglang¡¯s tireless promotion, everyone around Xiaoqian knew that Boss Qian was a kitchen idiot.


    Not only did this loud shout stop Xiao Qian in her tracks, but it also made Yellow-haired Aka, who was in the next room setting up an eavesdropping device, cover her ears.


    Oh my, what a booming voice, it nearly blew out my ears!


    ¡°Sister-in-law, just tell me what you want to eat! Please don¡¯t go into the kitchen!¡± Liu Mei said with a horrified face.


    She had been deeply traumatized by Xiaoqian¡¯s explosive use of the microwave oven.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to make a pot of tea,¡± said Xiaoqian, who thought it would be a good psychological hint for Liu Mei.


    ¡°I¡¯ll boil the water!¡±


    ¡°Why are you acting like Brother Lang? Overreacting, I¡¯m not so inept as to not even be able to boil water. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve thought through the entire process, no possibility for mistakes. I¡¯ll first put the rock sugar, chrysanthemums, goji berries and dried longan in the jug. Then, I¡¯ll put the glass jug in the microwave, and we can drink it in a few minutes!¡±


    ¡°¡­ You just sit and wait, I¡¯ll do it.¡±


    Liu Mei pushed Xiao Qian back and went to the kitchen herself to fiddle around. Seriously, who taught her sister-in-law to use a microwave to make tea when there¡¯s a kettle?


    Xiao Qian felt quite wronged. She thought highly of herself, having tried many ways to make tea, she found this to be the safest and most convenient. Why was Liu Mei so disgusted with her?


    Yellow-haired Aka, separated only by a wall, heard everything clearly through the eavesdropping device.


    The boss called.


    ¡°How has she been recently?¡±


    ¡°Pretty good, I just moved here and plan to ¡®accidentally¡¯ meet her at school again tomorrow. I figure it won¡¯t be too long before I infiltrate her little group.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, take care of her. I¡¯ll transfer this month¡¯s salary into your card.¡±


    ¡°Boss, I just heard something funny. Seems like Chen Xiaoqian can¡¯t cook, haha, she uses a microwave to make tea! How cute!¡±


    ¡°¡­ You think using a microwave to make tea is very funny?¡±


    Why does the boss¡¯s voice sound so cold? Yellow Hair suddenly had a bad premonition, and sure enough¡­


    ¡°I¡¯ve decided to cut a week¡¯s salary.¡±


    ¡°Why!!¡±


    ¡°Lose the attitude or I¡¯ll dock next month¡¯s salary too.¡±


    Freaking capitalist! Aka gave the middle finger to the phone and spat silently.


    Sine it wasn¡¯t a video call, Aka didn¡¯t see the boss put on gloves, open the microwave, and take out a ceramic cup containing steaming tea after hanging up.


    ¡°As if you wouldn¡¯t use a microwave to make tea¡­ should it be done with cold water¡­¡± The man squints his eyes, smelling the fragrance of the tea, and thinks of the Xiaoqian on the other side of the ocean with warmth filling his heart.

 Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: Chapter 674: Guilty Conscience or Hidden Meanings?

    Chapter 700: Chapter 674: Guilty Conscience or Hidden Meanings?


    Liu Mei prepared a pot of tea as instructed by Xiaoqian. From today on, Ye Xiaoyu was no longer at home, and there was no one to help with the housework, so Liu Mei and Xiaoqian had to do it together.


    Xiaoqian divided the chrysanthemum tea into two cups and began to formally brainwash Liu Mei.


    ¡°I remember you really like chrysanthemum tea, right?¡±


    ¡°Drinking some in the summer helps to reduce liver fire, and it¡¯s also good for the eyes and lungs.¡±


    ¡°Very well, remember the taste of this tea today, as it will have a different meaning for you in the future.¡± This was the beginning of brainwashing suggestion.


    ¡°I just remember you wanting to use a microwave to make tea¡­¡± This was something she could remember for a lifetime.


    Xiaoqian cleared her throat, she also really wanted to know whose genes she inherited with her lack of kitchen skills. It seemed that no one in her family was like her. Even Da Long had mastered the art of cooking instant noodles and could even add eggs and vegetables.


    Xiaoqian thought she shouldn¡¯t mention cooking, she had to avoid talking about that.


    ¡°Meizi, I want to share a patient¡¯s medical record with you. She was a postpartum depression patient, and the roots of this were her Phoenix Man husband and mother-in-law.¡±


    ¡°What is a Phoenix Man?¡±


    The term was not very popular at that time.


    ¡°A Phoenix Man refers to those men who, after enduring many hardships, remain and live in big cities despite being from poor backgrounds. In the eyes of their neighbors, they are golden phoenixes who have flown out of chicken coops. They are the hope their families have put all their efforts into cultivating. They are smart, hardworking, know what they want, but are too utilitarian. Not every man from the countryside is a Phoenix Man, and there are also Phoenix Men in the city. Poverty-stricken families may make a certain type of person into a so-called Phoenix Man, but it¡¯s a matter of probability.¡±


    ¡°Huh? What you¡¯re describing sounds a lot like Ma Lu!¡±


    Ma Lu was Liu Mei¡¯s recently reconciled boyfriend.


    Xiaoqian gave a sly smile, ¡°What I just said is their good side. Now, let me tell you about the negatives. The patient was a middle-class city woman with a good family background, similar to yours. Both her parents were university professors. She fell for the Phoenix Man¡¯s determination and hard work, and married him against her family¡¯s objection. What happened later was all foreshadowing for her postpartum depression¡­ ¡±


    Xiaoqian began to brainwash Liu Mei through storytelling, talking about stinginess, selfishness, excessive importance of money, never-ending support for the whole family, and excessive sensitivity, and high self-esteem personality¡­


    Listening to all this, Liu Mei¡¯s face turned pale.


    The man in the case Xiaoqian picked made Liu Mei think that she was talking about Ma Lu. It was too similar!


    Whether it was overly sensitive self-esteem, male chauvinism, or obsession and stinginess with money, how come they were so similar? If Liu Mei hadn¡¯t previously mentioned her boyfriend to Xiaoqian, she would have believed that Xiaoqian was talking about her own boyfriend!


    Xiaoqian saw Liu Mei¡¯s reaction and made a victorious gesture in her heart. Her first step as a psychology PhD in confronting the psychic old woman was successful. Chen Xiaoqian could do whatever the psychic old woman could do. There were only so many personality types, and based on Liu Mei¡¯s brief introduction of her boyfriend, Xiaoqian basically knew what kind of person he was. A random real-life case easily intimidated Liu Mei.


    ¡°What¡­ what happened later?¡± Liu Mei was sweating profusely from Xiaoqian¡¯s deception. Xiaoqian pushed the chrysanthemum tea towards her, ¡°Drink some water first.¡±


    ¡°Later, her mother-in-law came to the city, and due to their different lifestyles, conflicts arose between them. The man was always scheming to take over the house bought by his wife. In the end, after the child was born, the woman developed postpartum depression and came to me for treatment. Unfortunately, I was out of town, and she saw another doctor instead. The treatment was not effective, and she eventually committed suicide by jumping off a building. I feel regretful about this. Maybe if I was there, things would have been better.¡±


    The later generations¡¯ psychological practice was very chaotic. Many people saw the huge profits and wanted to get into the industry without properly training. Some of them didn¡¯t have a professional background and had taken short-term training courses at random. They thought they could be doctors after reading a few inspiring books. And even bundled psychological medical training with things like nanny training, causing many patients to be delayed. Many patients did not encounter medical practitioners like Xiaoqian, only those fake doctors who did short-term training without professional advice, causing patients to think that all psychological doctors are talking nonsense and not solving problems.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Liu Mei heard this horrifying ending, and the image that appeared in her mind was her own suicide. The sense of immersion was too strong.


    ¡°Come, Meizi, have some more. Remember the taste of this chrysanthemum tea.¡± Xiaoqian saw that she had listened and was satisfied to top up Liu Mei¡¯s tea.


    Bring it on, calculating Phoenix Men trying to manipulate other people¡¯s daughters. Xiaoqian had already prepared the antidote for Liu Mei, and she wasn¡¯t afraid of these people causing any trouble here!


    The next day.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, why did you come alone today?¡± Shuixian and Xiaoqian sat in a private restaurant, with Xiaoqian treating her today.


    ¡°Meizi told me to go out and take care of some business. She and Qiuqiu saw a venue and thought it was good, so I told them to go and discuss the price. Come, try the dishes here. Meizi recommended this place to me. This girl is very picky. If she says it¡¯s good, it¡¯s definitely good.¡±


    ¡°They went to discuss the price themselves? Don¡¯t you need to go with them?¡± Shuixian had been here for almost a week, eating and playing every day. Xiaoqian would accompany her whenever she had time, and if not, Shuixian would go swimming or work out on her own.


    The original plan was to stay for two days and then go back, but for some reason, her father called and asked her to spend more time with Xiaoqian here, so Shuixian treated it as a vacation.


    And the mastermind behind Tang Daye¡¯s call to Shuixian was Xiaoqian.


    ¡°The girl is grown up; it¡¯s time for her to strengthen herself.¡± Xiaoqian cast a meaning glance at Old Mai, who was standing behind Shuixian, and a chill ran down his back.


    He always felt that Chen Xiaoqian was impossibly deep, and every sentence she said seemed to carry many layers of meaning.


    Was this sentence meant for those two friends of hers or for Lily Tang? Was his cover blown or not?


    Over the past few days, Old Mai had been pondering this question often.


    Xiaoqian let Yu Minglang knock out Old Mai, but didn¡¯t give Old Mai a break. This feeling was like killing someone with a blunt knife and slowly torturing him, torturing Old Mai until he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Was he just feeling guilty about being a thief, or was Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s words actually hinting at something?


    Old Mai, who was lost in thought, looked up at Xiaoqian¡¯s mocking gaze and could only shift his eyes away from her.


    She was the first woman he had ever encountered that he couldn¡¯t see through.


    Xiaoqian enjoyed the thrill of playing cat and mouse games. Being able to toy with a future big shot and enjoy the entire process of torturing his heart made Boss Qian very satisfied.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, has the suspect who threatened women been caught recently?¡± Shuixian asked Xiaoqian.


    ¡°The information provided by my Meizi is very effective. The police have already captured the suspect based on the sketch. That guy thought he hid himself well, but he couldn¡¯t escape our eyes.¡±


    And the last sentence was also spoken to Old Mai, who again felt his stomach tighten, and the little voice inside him roared, ¡°I¡¯m almost driven mad by you!¡± Was it his guilty conscience, or was Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s words actually hinting at something?

 Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Chapter 676: Tear it Apart, My Divine Beast Qian!

    Chapter 702: Chapter 676: Tear it Apart, My Divine Beast Qian!


    ¡°We just got a shipment of fresh deer meat in our restaurant yesterday. You came at the perfect time,¡± the waiter said to the family.


    ¡°What kind of crap is this? Why is it so expensive?¡± Swollen Eye complained.


    The waiter smiled awkwardly.


    ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s not you who¡¯s paying, your brother¡¯s girlfriend will be here soon to pay the bill ¡ª did she order this much?¡± The middle-aged woman asked Swollen Eye.


    ¡°Madam, our dishes in this restaurant are quite big. This much should be enough for the three of you.¡±


    ¡°What a load of crap, waiters in small cities are so unruly,¡± the middle-aged woman glared at the waiter and closed the menu.


    ¡°Choose the most expensive ones and bring two more plates, quickly!¡±


    ¡°Please wait.¡±


    Shuixian mouthed to Xiao Qian, ¡°Are they your relatives?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her head slightly to show that she hadn¡¯t been ¡°fortunate¡± enough to have such heartwarming, well-mannered relatives.


    Shuixian looked on puzzled; whatever was on their table, the other table had ordered too. Was it a coincidence? If it were the same few signature dishes at the restaurant, the chances of repetition would be high. But what about the last order? The deer meat was what Liu Mei had specifically called Xiao Qian about when she first sat down. Was this a coincidence?


    Xiao Qian pouted. It might not really be a coincidence.


    She had a feeling who the family of three at that table were.


    Liu Mei was a particularly straightforward girl. If she thought something was good, she would share it wholeheartedly with everyone.


    ¡°Why hasn¡¯t that woman come yet?¡±


    ¡°She just called saying she¡¯s checking out the venue and can¡¯t come yet. If you ask me, she doesn¡¯t care about my brother. She doesn¡¯t have to come for us, but why won¡¯t she at least pick up my brother?¡± Swollen Eye¡¯s voice could be heard.


    ¡°Your brother came by plane, and it seems they didn¡¯t allow airport pick-ups. your brother really has a future being transferred from such a distant region to come for observation. It¡¯s really an honor for the whole family. I heard there¡¯s a particularly prestigious institution here that most people aren¡¯t allowed to see!¡±


    Xiao Qian looked down, knowing that her boyfriend¡¯s family was coming but not expecting that her legendary boyfriend would come as well.


    And the quality of this family¡­ the face-to-face experience was much worse than Xiao Qian¡¯s prediction.


    Seeing that Xiao Qian had gone silent, Shuixian stayed quiet too, not wanting to interrupt her thoughts. That¡¯s the tacit understanding of sisters.


    Old Mai, who was about to drop a King Bomb, didn¡¯t know why the atmosphere suddenly quieted down. He was unwilling to be ignored, so he made up his mind once again not to let the two women, especially Chen Xiaoqian, take the lead and continued to speak after brewing some emotions.


    ¡°Miss, I mean, Shuixian, there¡¯s something I¡¯ve been wanting to tell you. My real identity is from the Middle East¡­¡±


    ¡°After marriage, a woman should focus on having children, not running a business! I knew from the start that she was restless!¡± The shrill voice of the middle-aged woman from the next table interrupted Old Mai¡¯s King Bomb.


    Xiao Qian frowned at the condescending stares from the other side of the plant barrier. These words really hurt.


    Mai Hadi was extremely frustrated. He imagined that revealing his real identity would give both Xiao Qian and Shuixian a shocked expression, but the big mouths from the next table interrupted his moment. It was an awful feeling.


    So he raised his voice.


    ¡°I am from the Carter Family in the Middle East!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so! Not only is she restless, but she also doesn¡¯t care about us. We arrived, and she didn¡¯t even come to greet us. You and my father are both old, but we still had to take our own taxis to the restaurant. She doesn¡¯t know any better ¨C my brother shouldn¡¯t have chosen her.¡± Swollen Eye¡¯s daughter complained along, her voice louder than her mother¡¯s.


    It completely drowned out the second half of Old Mai¡¯s sentence. Shuixian only heard Old Mai saying he was from the Middle East or something, and then it was all the girl¡¯s voice.


    Had this family practiced the Lion¡¯s Roar? They were so loud in public, inconveniencing everyone else.


    ¡°We never should have let your brother find such a woman!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m from the Middle East!¡±


    Old Mai was desperate, his voice was drowned out once again. He really wanted to kill the people with loud voices at the next table. What is he supposed to do?


    But what hit him even harder was when Xiao Qian slammed the table and stood up with a thunderous force!


    Seeing Xiao Qian standing up, Old Mai secretly rejoiced. She must be fed up with the loud voices from the next table, right?


    Go on and rip them apart, my divine beast Qian!


    That¡¯s what Old Mai was shouting in his heart. Xiao Qian had become a character in his mind who was almost at the same level as a witch.


    But when Xiao Qian stood up, it wasn¡¯t to confront the family who kept interrupting Old Mai¡¯s loud voice, but to say to Old Mai unhappily.


    ¡°You shut up!¡±


    What¡­ the¡­hell?!


    The shadow in Old Mai¡¯s heart was immeasurable.


    He thought that revealing his true identity would leave Chen Xiaoqian and Shuixian in awe, unable to close their mouths, and then they would look at him with adoring eyes, washing away all the silent grievances he had suffered in Xiao Qian¡¯s presence.


    But he never expected that Xiao Qian would tell him to shut up?


    ¡°I said I¡¯m from the Carter Family! ¡°The shock effect he should have achieved did not appear. This repeated emphasis on his identity was very different from the powerful deterrent Old Mai had imagined in his mind, and instead came across as weak and feeble.


    ¡°No matter which family you love, you haven¡¯t resigned yet. Your status now is Shuixian¡¯s bodyguard, and a bodyguard should act like a bodyguard. Go and stand over there and shut up. Don¡¯t interrupt my business!¡±


    Xiao Qian waved her hand impatiently, and Old Mai backed off to stand behind Shuixian with a frog-in-his-throat expression. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Could it be that they don¡¯t know about the Carter Family?


    It¡¯s not possible¡­


    The man who picked up Chen Xiaoqian that day didn¡¯t seem like an ordinary person at all. He should have heard of his family. Even if they didn¡¯t know about it here, Chen Xiaoqian, a top-ranking staff member of the Tang Family, should have some understanding of these international families. Otherwise, how could she be their staff?


    Even if Xiao Qian didn¡¯t know, Shuixian should know, right? How come Shuixian didn¡¯t react either?


    Where was the promised shock?


    Old Mai felt that fairy tales were all lies. His unbeatable pick-up secrets had failed on these two girls, leaving him to question his entire existence.


    Shuixian actually knew. When the word ¡°Carter¡± came out of Old Mai¡¯s mouth, she lowered her eyes to conceal her shock.


    When Xiao Qian mentioned the ¡°Schr?dinger¡¯s Bodyguard¡± code to her, Shuixian already had a hunch that the bodyguard¡¯s background might not be simple. But when it was actually revealed, it still surprised her.


    However, as an heiress of a large family, Shuixian also understood how to control her emotions. Xiao Qian was sitting so calmly as a reminder to her not to embarrass herself, so Shuixian remained composed ¨C she continued to eat and serve dishes to Xiao Qian.


    These two women utterly ignored Old Mai, leaving him feeling humiliated and unwilling to accept it. He added.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you believe me? I can show you my real passport. The one before was fake¡ª¡±


    ¡°If you dare to interrupt me listening to the drama again, do you believe I¡¯ll expose that you used a fake passport? I¡¯ll report you! No matter what your family does, here you have to follow the rules. Be a law-abiding, good youth who loves the Five Acts of Civilization, the Four Beauties and the Three Love, even if you find a penny by the side of the road, you must turn it in! If you don¡¯t want to be reported, shut your mouth!¡±

 Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: Chapter 678: Great Fun Now

    Chapter 704: Chapter 678: Great Fun Now


    Old Mai completely gave up resistance. He understood that he was no match for Chen Xiaoqian, and she was doing it on purpose. I¡¯ll bear it!


    The complaints at the next table continued.


    ¡°What time is it now? Why hasn¡¯t she come yet?¡± Swollen Eye looked at his watch and complained.


    ¡°Such bad manners, children from a small county town are just no good.¡± The middle-aged woman spoke as if she came from a big city.


    ¡°I heard she practiced martial arts on the mountain since she was little, a girl living with a bunch of men. We shouldn¡¯t have let her in the house. What does my brother see in her¡­¡±


    Mountain¡­ martial arts?!


    Shuixian looked at Xiaoqian, her eyes full of doubt. Qian¡¯er, can it be such a coincidence?


    Xiaoqian curled her lips. It was just a coincidence.


    Shuixian finally understood why Boss Qian was so interested in a stranger. It turned out that the people sitting next door were Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s family!


    Boss Qian was definitely not nosy, and if it wasn¡¯t her business, she wouldn¡¯t even bother to look. But if anyone crossed into her territory and dared to touch her people, she would dare to overturn their ancestors¡¯ graves¡ªhey, it was quite smooth. Shuixian silently gave herself a thumbs-up.


    ¡°The woman doesn¡¯t act like a woman, always going crazy. I really don¡¯t like this kind of woman. I don¡¯t know what kind of family can raise a child like this. I¡¯m embarrassed to tell my relatives that my son found such a daughter-in-law.¡± The middle-aged woman at the next table emphasized her dissatisfaction with her future daughter-in-law numerous times within a few minutes.


    Feeling embarrassed to mention having such a daughter-in-law but have no shame in eyeing her property?


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with these people?¡± Shuixian asked Xiaoqian.


    Xiaoqian shook her head, ¡°Having a bad character is not the same as having a mental illness. They are not sick, but many patients with mental illness are harmed by such selfish people.¡±


    Shuixian really wanted her bodyguard to kick them a few times, but considering that Old Mai was a fake, she could only suppress her anger and continue to listen.


    The more she listened, the angrier she got. Liu Mei was their good friend. How did she become a bitch that¡¯s chasing men in the mouths of these people?


    Having a meal with these kinds of people made her lose her appetite. Shuixian got up to touch up her makeup. Xiaoqian went out with her, and Old Mai followed. Xiaoqian completely ignored him, pretending not to see.


    In the bathroom, Shuixian and Xiaoqian washed their hands side by side.


    ¡°I can¡¯t eat anymore. This is too disgusting. Are they really Liu Mei¡¯s future in-laws?¡± Shuixian asked Xiaoqian.


    ¡°They are Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s family, but not future in-laws.¡± Boss Qian shook her head. This marriage wouldn¡¯t happen.


    ¡°Living in a house bought by the woman and still saying such things about her, do they have no sense of shame?¡±


    ¡°In the eyes of these people, their sons are so outstanding that they can attract girls to chase after them. Living in a big house has nothing to do with the woman who paid for it. It¡¯s their son¡¯s boundless charm that deserves the credit. Shuixian, the issue you should be concerned about right now is not Liu Mei, you should know what you need to think about.¡±


    With Xiaoqian¡¯s reminder, Shuixian suddenly realized that there was still a Mai Hadi from the Carter family lurking in her life. She was so preoccupied with Liu Mei¡¯s peculiar boyfriend¡¯s family that she had forgotten about such a big issue.


    ¡°Your current troubles are the same as those of the outrageous family out there.¡±


    Shuixian guessed that Mai Hadi had a bug on her, so even now in the ladies¡¯ room, she might not be safe. She didn¡¯t know how to answer Xiaoqian, so she quietly looked at her.


    ¡°Shuixian, are you very angry about the actions of Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s family?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I wish I could slap them a few times.¡±


    ¡°Then keep in mind what I¡¯m going to do next. After you understand my intentions, you¡¯ll know what to do with the ¡®Schrodinger¡¯ issue.¡±


    Xiaoqian¡¯s words had a double meaning. She was very subtle, but she believed Shuixian¡¯s IQ could understand.


    Although she didn¡¯t understand Qian¡¯er¡¯s intentions yet, Shuixian knew that if she followed Xiaoqian¡¯s words, she would definitely understand what Mai Hadi was up to.


    The farthest distance in the world is not between life and death, but when Old Mai clearly heard what Xiaoqian and Shuixian were saying but couldn¡¯t understand their intentions. Mai Hadi heard the conversation between Xiaoqian and Shuixian but didn¡¯t notice any relation to him, so he didn¡¯t take the conversation to heart.


    This also doomed his tragic fate of being played by Xiaoqian to near-death and then to be sent away by Xiaoqian as a ¡°flower¡±. That¡¯s a story for later.


    As Shuixian followed Xiaoqian to their seats, Liu Mei¡¯s future mother-in-law and Swollen Eye¡¯s younger sister came over. Seeing Xiaoqian and Shuixian holding hands and looking classy, Swollen Eye¡¯s mom looked twice and said in a dialect to her daughter that these must be some rich boss¡¯s mistresses.


    Swollen Eye looked at Xiaoqian and Shuixian, her gaze making them uncomfortable. She also chattered away in her dialect.


    She probably thought Xiaoqian and Shuixian couldn¡¯t understand the dialect, so she didn¡¯t bother to lower her voice and spoke at a regular volume.


    Hehe, picking on people who can¡¯t understand the dialect? Xiaoqian raised her eyebrows and said smoothly in English to Shuixian, ¡°Can you understand what they¡¯re saying?¡±


    ¡°It looks like they¡¯re gossiping about us, and not saying anything nice.¡± Shuixian replied in English.


    As they spoke, they looked at Swollen Eye, making her feel as if they were talking about her.


    Swollen Eye didn¡¯t want to show weakness and continued to viciously comment on Xiaoqian and Shuixian in her dialect.


    ¡°Old Mai, aren¡¯t you from the noble Carter family? Did you understand that?¡± Xiaoqian asked Mai Hadi.


    Mai Hadi shook his head in annoyance. Their family was not a translation machine. It was already amazing that they could understand Chinese, let alone dialects.


    ¡°You¡¯re as arrogant as if you¡¯ve grown several basketballs. You can¡¯t even learn such a simple thing. Are you worthy of your noble surname?¡± Xiaoqian spoke in Chinese this time, mixed with the English word basketball. She was talking to Old Mai.


    ¡°Some people just love to show off, like they¡¯re the only ones who¡¯ve ever learned English. Basketball? We learned that in middle school! Half in Chinese, half in English, it¡¯s like they think they¡¯re so amazing.¡± Swollen Eye thought Xiaoqian¡¯s long English sentence earlier was meant to ridicule her, so she didn¡¯t hold back, raising her voice in retaliation.


    Swollen Eye¡¯s level was only enough to understand the word basketball. She couldn¡¯t understand the rest of the long sentence, but Xiaoqian¡¯s disdainful eyes had successfully misled Swollen Eye, making her think Xiaoqian was talking bad about her in English. So she couldn¡¯t wait to say sarcastic words, wanting to prove she wasn¡¯t illiterate.


    ¡°Interrupting other people¡¯s conversations is not a good thing, especially when you can¡¯t even understand what I¡¯m saying. What does ¡®basket¡¯ mean if you remove the ¡®ball¡¯?¡± Xiaoqian asked Swollen Eye.


    ¡°Basket!¡±


    ¡°So what does ¡®basket¡¯ mean if you add ¡®ball¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Basketball!¡± Swollen Eye showed off her knowledge without hesitation.


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Shuixian finally caught on and laughed. It was too funny!

 Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: Chapter 679: Boss Qian Retaliates No.1

    Chapter 705: Chapter 679: Boss Qian Retaliates No.1


    ¡°Are you sure that¡¯s what it means? Dare to ask again, what does ¡®basket¡¯ mean?¡± Xiao Qian continued to dig the hole.


    ¡°Bullshit! Don¡¯t think you¡¯re the only one with skills. Basket, basket, all baskets!¡± Swollen Eye said three times, and Xiao Qian clicked her tongue a few times.


    ¡°A young girl like you, with a swollen eye, that¡¯s fine, being ugly is not your fault, but how can you be so dirty, hanging this kind of thing on your mouth? Is it appropriate to keep saying this?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± Shuixian laughed until tears came out, her ladylike image was about to collapse.


    Realizing that she had been pranked, Swollen Eye¡¯s face suddenly turned red, pointing at Xiao Qian, ¡°You¡¯re so bad!¡±


    ¡°Exactly! You, this young girl, why do you speak so uncivilized!¡± Swollen Eye¡¯s mother joined in.


    ¡°If you hadn¡¯t said those things first, would I treat you like this?¡±


    Xiao Qian turned to Old Mai and said, ¡°The noble Carter family¡¯s basket, oh, sorry I got it wrong, comrade Old Mai, are you willing to bet with me? Just bet whether I can understand their dialect or not.¡±


    Old Mai had been pranked by Xiao Qian several times, so he already had a bit of experience. His intuition told him not to bet.


    ¡°Whoever doesn¡¯t bet is a coward, and has no baskets at all!¡±


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll bet!¡±


    Shuixian started to feel sorry for Old Mai, looking at his distressed expression, knowing that he realized he might have been pranked by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Fine, then we¡¯ll bet that I can accurately translate their words. If I¡¯m right, from now on, you¡¯ll call me big sister obediently when you see me. If I¡¯m wrong, I¡¯ll call you big boss whenever I see you, okay?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to call me big boss. From now on, you can¡¯t mention that ¡®basket¡¯ thing in front of me, is that okay?¡± Old Mai felt that his family¡¯s overall IQ had been lowered by him alone.


    ¡°Deal!¡±


    Xiao Qian turned her head with a smile and said to the odd mother and daughter, ¡°This auntie says that we look like vixens who hook up with men and dress very fashionable. She suspects that we are women from seedy places or mistresses kept by big bosses because we are more beautiful than her daughter. Forgive me for being blunt, but it¡¯s too difficult to be more beautiful than your daughter. It¡¯s not easy to be born like that. Then, this Swollen Eye who looks uglier than us added that we indeed don¡¯t look like good women because her brother doesn¡¯t drink alcohol, and she saw alcohol on our table when she passed by, so she judged we¡¯re not decent women. That¡¯s the general content of their conversation, mixed with some indecent words that I can¡¯t translate for fear of dirtying your ears.¡±


    The face of the Phoenix Man¡¯s mother turned green.


    How could she know that Xiao Qian¡¯s school¡¯s young boss has the same hometown as them and listens to this accent every day, so it would be strange if she didn¡¯t understand it.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we don¡¯t sell our bodies. I¡¯m a doctor and she¡¯s a businesswoman. Not all women have to rely on men to live. A woman who drinks isn¡¯t necessarily a bad person, and a man who doesn¡¯t drink isn¡¯t necessarily successful. At least we bought our own houses with our abilities, unlike some men who can¡¯t even afford to do so and still have to rely on marriage to struggle for a few decades less to get a house.¡±


    Fairy was conquered by Boss Qian. Boss Qian was awesome!


    These words were just too sharp. Just look at the expressions of the mother and daughter duo who had been exposed ¨C wait a minute!


    Struggling for decades less? Shuixian suddenly realized, looking at Xiao Qian with wide eyes. She suddenly understood what Xiao Qian said in the restroom just now.


    Xiao Qian said that as long as she could figure out the background of these people, she could understand the story behind Schr?dinger¡¯s bodyguard!


    Struggling for decades less! Could it be that Old Mai came for her money?


    Xiao Qian nodded at her and said, ¡°Some young ladies with little life experience but good family backgrounds are like big pieces of fat in some people¡¯s eyes, and they think that women have no value other than giving birth and being used. I¡¯m right, am I?¡±


    Shuixian felt a bolt from the blue, shivering involuntarily. It was a good thing Xiao Qian was with her! If Old Mai had taken advantage of her, then her father¡¯s empire that had been built up over so many years might have to change its surname!


    ¡°This kind of phoenix man¡¯s family is not worth sympathizing with at all. They always want to marry girls from families with better conditions than themselves, but they don¡¯t want to treat the girls who marry lower into their households well. Because in your eyes, these girls are cheap, worthless, and stupid. You just feel lucky that your son is so charming that he can marry his wife without spending a penny.¡±


    The Phoenix Man¡¯s family just gave Xiao Qian an opportunity for a double-meaning retort. Not only did she effectively mock them, but she also hinted at Old Mai¡¯s true intentions for Shuixian.


    What would have happened if Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t given her a hint?


    Shuixian couldn¡¯t help thinking quickly in her head.


    As she had just broken up with Daodao and was about to take over such a big family business, she would have to face fierce competition. She would definitely be physically and mentally exhausted. If Old Mai took care of her meticulously at this time, and then revealed his true identity after helping her with small favors, would she be moved by then?


    Maybe.


    If she was lonely and tired, and someone had a strategy to win her over, she might be moved step by step. Especially when a relationship had just ended, what would she do?


    Shuixian felt more and more creeped out, panic rising in her heart.


    Xiao Qian casually faced the mother and daughter duo with one hand in her pocket, looking like she was talking to them, but the content she spoke was actually directed at Shuixian.


    ¡°What are you talking about? We don¡¯t understand,¡± said the mother of the Phoenix Man, whose face turned ugly when they realized their words had been overheard by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°You people with ¡®successful¡¯ sons have such thick skins that you need women to achieve the goal of struggling for decades less, and you¡¯re not ashamed of it but proud of it instead. If a girl is with your family, you¡¯d think she¡¯s stupid; and if she doesn¡¯t fall for your trick, you¡¯d think of making her pregnant before marriage to force her family into marriage, right? Of course, even if getting married when already pregnant is a design from your side, you¡¯d still think the girl is cheap!¡±


    ¡°You, you, what nonsense are you talking about!¡±


    ¡°I have nothing to do with you! Mom, let¡¯s go! This woman has a problem in her head! We don¡¯t want to talk to her!¡±


    The mother and daughter who had their secrets exposed could only use a pale rebuttal to answer Xiao Qian, not daring to stay any longer because they couldn¡¯t outtalk Xiao Qian, and quickly left.


    On one hand, Xiao Qian¡¯s words were a warning to the mother-daughter duo for their future dealings. On the other hand, they were for Shuixian. She glanced at Shuixian¡¯s abdomen, and Shuixian turned pale, touching her belly and feeling a wave of fear.


    Could it be that this Mai Hadi also wanted to force her with violence, a so-called ¡°emperor¡¯s strong bow¡± to make her get married with child?

 Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: Chapter 680: Only Such Feelings Are Truly Real

    Chapter 706: Chapter 680: Only Such Feelings Are Truly Real


    Mai Hadi was also taken aback. Xiao Qian¡¯s words had hit him hard, but he thought it might just be a coincidence.


    She didn¡¯t have the ability to predict the future, how could she know his purpose was to get close to Shuixian after seeing just one side of him?


    Could this woman know the secrets of the Carter family? That was impossible. Hardly anyone knew about the family¡¯s affairs, and there was no way Chen Xiaoqian could know just by looking.


    Xiaoqian didn¡¯t know at a glance, but she had the advantage of her past life experience. In the future, she had seen the legendary interview of this mysterious tycoon.


    While everyone else focused on his achievements, Xiao Qian was more interested in his two previous marriages. Although they were glossed over, Xiao Qian knew that these marriages had brought him considerable wealth and connections. Of course, one of these marriages had also brought Xiao Qian a significant fortune because his abandoned first wife happened to be one of her major clients.


    Xiao Qian knew all too well this scumbag¡¯s methods of dealing with women. When she saw that Old Mai¡¯s target in this world was her good friend Shuixian, Boss Qian had been itching to give him a beating, and now she finally had the chance.


    As Old Mai was still wondering whether Xiao Qian¡¯s words about dealing with the Phoenix Man¡¯s family were coincidental or not, she had already moved on to the next step.


    ¡°Shuixian, how¡¯s your alcohol tolerance?¡± Xiao Qian casually held Shuixian¡¯s hand just like everything was normal.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    ¡°Can you drink more than me?¡±


    ¡°No one can drink more than you. I¡¯m far worse than you.¡± Shuixian really couldn¡¯t drink as much as Xiao Qian. There weren¡¯t many men who could outdrink Xiao Qian, and her alcohol tolerance was excellent.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go back and keep drinking. I¡¯ll make sure you have a blackout today, but you¡¯re not allowed to get touchy-feely with me when you¡¯re drunk!¡±


    Old Mai felt a little relieved when Xiao Qian changed the subject to something trivial. It must have been just a coincidence.


    But Shuixian, who already understood Xiao Qian¡¯s hint, turned pale.


    She got it!


    Qian¡¯er meant that if Old Mai couldn¡¯t win her over and she didn¡¯t have feelings for him, he might take advantage of her when she was drunk and force a shotgun marriage!


    Or he might not even need her to get drunk and just drug her!


    Her personal bodyguard always accompanied her in various situations, and she often had to attend drinking parties for her business dealings. Wouldn¡¯t that give Old Mai many opportunities?


    Shuixian looked at Xiao Qian in disbelief, and Xiao Qian nodded, indicating that this was indeed the process.


    No matter whether it was a foreign scumbag or a domestic Phoenix Man, the methods they used to get women were more or less the same¡ªa scumbag¡¯s game.


    Boss Qian not only knew why Old Mai had come, but she also preemptively warned Shuixian about what he would do in the future.


    Seeing Shuixian¡¯s pale face, Xiao Qian was afraid she would give away their emotions, so she held Shuixian¡¯s arm and led her towards the seats.


    ¡°Shuixian, do you remember how we first met?¡±


    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡± Shuixian¡¯s mind was now filled with conspiracy theories. How could she protect herself and her family from harm when someone with a strong background targeted her?


    ¡°On that cold day, we went to work together, and we¡¯ve seen the worst situations. I¡¯ve known you longer than Daodao has, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Shuixian¡¯s spirits lifted a bit when she heard Xiao Qian¡¯s words. She looked at Xiao Qian helplessly.


    Xiao Qian held Shuixian¡¯s hand a little tighter, drawing her attention away from her dark thoughts and back to her.


    ¡°So all you have to do is believe that there are more important things in the world than romance. Who says women must have men? Sometimes, friendship between women is not much worse than love.¡±


    Ah, Qian¡¯er was comforting her and giving her the courage! Shuixian understood that Xiao Qian must have sensed her confusion and helplessness, so she spoke to her like this.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Shh, honey, you don¡¯t have to say anything. I know, and I care about you too!¡± Xiao Qian tenderly put her hand on Shuixian¡¯s mouth.


    Old Mai, who was walking behind them, was shocked by this scene. What was going on?!


    Two women gazed deeply into each other¡¯s eyes, and it looked quite eerie.


    At this moment, the background music in the private restaurant suddenly switched to a bizarrely creepy tune, which happened to be the theme song of a popular romance drama from two years ago!


    ¡°Ah~ deep love and endless rain, deep love, endless rain. The world exists only in your eyes. It¡¯s not too late to meet, so why must we hurry? Mountains and rivers are countless! With a thousand tearful lines, love lingers in the air~¡±


    What, the, hell! Did Chen Xiaoqian and Shuixian actually turn out to be a couple?!


    At this moment, Old Mai¡¯s heart was filled with astonishment. When he got excited, he couldn¡¯t express his feelings in Chinese, so he muttered a phrase in his native language, which translated to: ¡°Lesbian lovers?!¡±


    ¡°Qian¡¯er~¡± Shuixian was moved to tears by Xiao Qian¡¯s friendship.


    ¡°Fairy~¡± Xiao Qian knew Old Mai was misled by her, yet she continued on purpose. She spoke sugary sweet words while holding Shuixian¡¯s hand!


    A chill swept through Old Mai¡¯s heart.


    Was the woman he had carefully selected (to take advantage of) not interested in men, but in women?


    ¡°No matter who you marry, no matter who¡¯s in your heart!¡± With the corner of her eye, Xiao Qian saw Old Mai standing there like a wooden chicken, laughing uncontrollably in her heart, but still maintaining a serious expression on her face.


    ¡°I will never forget you. I can¡¯t forget the hardships we faced together, can¡¯t forget your kindness to me!¡± Shuixian was truly grateful to Xiao Qian because, without her, she might have fallen victim to Old Mai¡¯s schemes!


    Meanwhile, Old Mai could barely control his facial expressions, realizing that Chen Xiaoqian didn¡¯t like men but women instead!!!


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, my friend. Friends walk together for life!¡± Xiao Qian hooked Shuixian¡¯s hand, and Shuixian joined in, ¡°Those days are gone forever!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll marry you tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you asking me! If it weren¡¯t for you begging me!¡±


    This kind of song-response game was a common activity among close friends. Xiao Qian started with songs by the same artist, and Shuixian¡¯s responses were smooth.


    Old Mai had already forgotten what he was supposed to say as he was now left with a single thought driven by Xiao Qian¡¯s provocations.


    Who am I.


    Where did I come from.


    What am I doing here¡­


    ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for the right time, you moved my heart!¡±


    The two best friends sang a line together, then clapped their hands in celebration. Perfect!


    This was a game they often played. Old Mai now questioned his entire existence. If the other party was a lesbian, then wouldn¡¯t all his masculine charm and pick-up techniques be useless?


    And if they were to have a shotgun marriage¡ª


    ¡°Fairy, when should we try having a test-tube baby together?¡± Xiao Qian continued to crush Old Mai¡¯s last sliver of hope.


    What the hell! Seriously, WHAT?!

 Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Chapter 682: Is this damn letting go of oneself?

    Chapter 708: Chapter 682: Is this damn letting go of oneself?


    Old Mai¡¯s face changed again, as he remembered trying to investigate Xiao Qian¡¯s background, only to find that her information was protected in both the underworld and the legitimate world. His investigation only led to Zheng Xu, the big boss of Qiang City¡¯s underworld, who seemed to be looking after Xiao Qian.


    But hearing Xiao Qian mention financial news, Old Mai¡¯s vision filled with despair. Could it be that this she-demon, she also has¡­ that kind of background?


    In that case, better to skirt around, give a wide berth, can¡¯t mess with her¡­


    Watching Xiao Qian strut away, defiantly holding onto Shuixian who supposedly should be ¡°his,¡± Old Mai felt a mix of resentment and helplessness.


    He couldn¡¯t beat Xiao Qian, but could he really give up on a rich woman like Shuixian? What about his financial group, what could he use to fight against the Eldest Brother?


    After having been taken for a ride by Xiao Qian, Old Mai now felt a bit apprehensive at the sight of her. Not easy to deal with the situation, he was stimulated by Xiao Qian and could only go out for some air. Shuixian took the opportunity to ask Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what are you up to?¡±


    ¡°Enjoying sharpening the mirror~¡± Xiao Qian seemed even more addicted.


    Shuixian didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or to cry.


    ¡°Stop fooling around, I¡¯m not like your Brother Lang, I don¡¯t have his stamina¡­¡± Can¡¯t compare to him, he¡¯s a champion after all.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, you¡¯re corrupting an innocent girl, you weren¡¯t like this before.¡±


    ¡°Being with you makes any good person learn to bullshit!¡± Besides, Xiao Qian¡¯s bullshitting skills weren¡¯t like ordinary people. When she joked around, she was serious. When she spoke dirty, she made logical arguments. Her way of bamboozling people was like reciting official documents. Clearly, the things she talked about were completely unreliable, but when they came out of Qian¡¯er¡¯s mouth, they sounded as rigorous as academic papers.


    If it weren¡¯t for Shuixian knowing Xiao Qian so well, Shuixian would also be hoodwinked by her. The Classic of Poetry, the opera, and the colloquialisms she used to explain homosexuality just now were the biggest pits of the year!


    ¡°I¡¯m a disciplined psychologist.¡± Xiao Qian nodded earnestly and emphasized it in a pretentious way.


    ¡°Speak human language!¡±


    ¡°Can a psychologist who can¡¯t bamboozle people even dare to treat people? Look at those fortune tellers, they have so many believers. They are actually psychologists passed down from ancient times, specifically to help people vent their emotions. Although their methods are not scientific and some are even nonsense, they still hoodwink many people. Like your little sister Liu Mei, who firmly believes in what her charlatan master says.¡±


    The old fortune teller said that Liu Mei must get married this year, and Liu Mei believed her.


    Shuixian was completely confused, how did the conversation transition to Liu Mei?


    ¡°What I mean is, I¡¯ve always been dissatisfied with those charlatan fortune tellers. They can deceive people with their crude methods, and I¡¯ve studied psychology for so many years. I don¡¯t believe there¡¯s anyone in this world I can¡¯t see through, any heart I can¡¯t guess. No tricks would work on me! Sooner or later I¡¯m going to bamboozle all charlatans!¡±


    Boss Qian was very domineering.


    Shuixian swallowed, completely intimidated by the domineering Boss Qian.


    ¡°Does your Boss Liu know that you see charlatans as your imaginary enemies?¡±


    This psychologist is too ambitious, competing with charlatans? It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen such a doctor!


    ¡°If I tell her, that old lady could strangle me. But that¡¯s what I think. A bunch of fortune tellers can deceive people, so what do I lack?¡±


    ¡°Ok¡­ you win. But Qian¡¯er, are you saying that you can see through everyone in this world?¡±


    ¡°Uh, there are ones I can¡¯t see through, like Yu Minglang, if he doesn¡¯t love me, I can¡¯t deal with that kind of man.¡±


    ¡°Why so?¡±


    ¡°If I call him ¡®husband¡¯, he¡¯ll do whatever I say. I¡¯ve studied this matter too. When people are happy, their IQ drops, so I can handle him. But if his IQ doesn¡¯t drop and he doesn¡¯t love me, I would find it difficult to manage him.¡±


    That¡¯s the truth; if Yu Xiaoqiang gets serious, Boss Qian wouldn¡¯t know what to do either.


    ¡°So¡­ you¡¯ve made your weakness into your shield?¡±


    Xiao Qian hummed in response, acting all prideful.


    Right, once she got Yu Minglang, she wouldn¡¯t have any mortal enemies.


    The two sisters chatted and laughed, and Old Mai came back after smoking a cigarette outside. He just saw Shuixian holding Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, the two of them sitting face to face. Shuixian seemed particularly emotional as she spoke.


    ¡°It¡¯s great to have you by my side, a buy one get one free deal, one investment with two returns.¡±


    What she meant was, being sisters with Xiao Qian was too blissful. Not only could Boss Qian protect her, Boss Qian¡¯s number one hitman Yu Minglang could also help her. The tension she felt when she first found out about Old Mai¡¯s identity was gone. She felt like she had a strong backing.


    Underpants! Old Mai felt stabbed again. He misunderstood this scene. Had these two women already abandoned all restraint and let loose?


    This sounds like a confession to anyone who hears it!


    ¡°Come on, little brother of the Carter family, want to join us for a bite?¡± Xiao Qian saw Old Mai and waved at him enthusiastically. The two words ¡®little brother¡¯ rolled off her tongue too smoothly.


    Old Mai stiffly turned around, he needed to find a place to continue smoking, calming down in solitude. The world was too crazy¡­


    How had he fallen to the status of ¡®little brother¡¯?


    ¡°Is this okay?¡± Watching Old Mai¡¯s solitary figure, Shuixian raised an eyebrow and asked Xiao Qian.


    Boss Qian singlehandedly turned the suspenseful plot into an absurd feel-good story, making Old Mai¡¯s figure look inexplicably funny.


    ¡°You sympathize with him?¡± Xiao Qian took a sip, enjoying the fine wine and food as well as the beauty across from her. These were all within her sphere of influence, including Liu Mei who wasn¡¯t present yet. These were all marked as her own territory by Boss Qian. Anyone who dares to touch them will be cut down, absolutely no indulgence.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    These two words fully expressed Shuixian¡¯s feelings.


    Old Mai stood alone outside, the sky so blue, but his mood so lazy.


    No one likes the feeling of being crushed all the time.


    Clear conversations between two girls came from the miniature earpiece. The wind blows through the trees on the street, and the wind in Old Mai¡¯s heart grew stronger.


    These two women don¡¯t even bother to avoid him when they talk! They know he¡¯s eavesdropping and they just laugh! How did he end up being so despised? He felt so unwilling!


    Suddenly, the conversation coming from the earpiece startled Old Mai, his body suddenly perked up.


    Only heard Shuixian asking Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, give me Xiao Qiang¡¯s new number. The three of us are so close, he changed his number so I need to remember it!¡±


    Such a close relationship¡­ Old Mai¡¯s mind immediately formed an image of the game ¡®Greedy Snake¡¯. He shook his head, banishing the distracting thoughts.


    Chen Xiaoqian, this witch, is brainwashing him! All these ideas were instilled in Old Mai by her! Old Mai sadly found that he had metamorphosed from a very serious bad guy to an unserious and unprofessional one.


    ¡°135¡­¡± Xiao Qian recited a string of numbers.


    ¡°Say it again.¡±


    Xiao Qian repeated the string, adding, ¡°His phone might not be turned on, so we can try to make a date with him tomorrow.¡±


    A date, the three of them¡­ Old Mai could only laugh inwardly.


    Thank God for his photographic memory! He remembered the number! Now he was going to call Yu Minglang. He wanted to see if Yu Minglang knew about the ¡®sharpening the mirror¡¯ thing that witch Chen Xiaoqian had mentioned!

 Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: Chapter 684: Drama Everywhere

    Chapter 710: Chapter 684: Drama Everywhere


    Zhu Dexi laughed, ¡°You¡¯re still the same, not at all refined.¡±


    But every sentence, could touch his heart, especially that word ¡°brother¡±, which made Zhu Dexi feel like crying.


    Usually, he was used to bickering with Yu Minglang, but today Zhu Dexi didn¡¯t want to bicker with Yu Minglang anymore. Before Yu Minglang could insult him, Zhu Dexi looked at Yu Minglang¡¯s bookshelf with full of emotions.


    Very special, because there was nothing on it.


    ¡°Is this where you keep the honor of your unit?¡± Zhu Dexi knew Yu Minglang, because if he hadn¡¯t left, if he could still be Yu Minglang¡¯s partner, he would have done the same thing.


    ¡°One day, that place will be filled with the glory of my company.¡± Yu Minglang said confidently, his company will definitely go a step further.


    ¡°Yes, I believe you, you can do it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not used to you not arguing with me.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t lift it anymore after fighting for so many years, so it¡¯s time to stop. One, I¡¯m leaving. You do well because not only do you tell legends, but you are also an unfading one in my heart.¡±


    ¡°So fucking disgusting¡­¡± Yu Minglang muttered, and Zhu Dexi waved at him.


    ¡°No need to send me off, I¡¯ll be back in a few days anyway. By then, my wife Shuixian and I will still have to mooch off your family, so we will have plenty of chances to meet.¡±


    But Zhu Dexi knew that even if he had many opportunities to interact with Yu Minglang¡¯s wife in the future, he would no longer be Yu Minglang¡¯s employee or partner. He was going to start his struggle again as a businessman husband.


    As he was leaving, Zhu Dexi heard Yu Minglang, who had never given him a good face after fighting with him for several years, say goodbye in a very formal tone.


    ¡°Friends, come back often.¡±


    Zhu Dexi let out an indistinguishable grunt. He didn¡¯t dare to look back, afraid that Yu Minglang would see his tears.


    Goodbye, one.


    ¡­


    Xiao Qian¡¯s dinner was full of hidden undercurrents, and all around her were dramatic ups and downs.


    Whether it was confronting Old Mai or directly fighting against Li who was Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s peculiar family, Xiao Qian stayed calm throughout and never lost her footing.


    After she and Shuixian sang a double act and deliberately leaked Yu Minglang¡¯s phone number to Old Mai, Old Mai hadn¡¯t come in for a long time.


    She didn¡¯t know if he went to buy a phone or continued to smoke to calm his emotions.


    The meal was over, but Xiao Qian was not in a hurry to leave.


    She ordered a pot of green tea and drank it with Shuixian while listening to the voices of the weird family coming from the neighboring table.


    After being blocked and insulted by Xiao Qian outside the bathroom door, the family didn¡¯t learn their lesson. When they came back, they talked even louder, seemingly on purpose so that Xiao Qian could hear them.


    The general content of their conversation was about how accomplished and capable their son was, probably trying to wash away the shame of Xiao Qian downplaying their son¡¯s ability to buy a house.


    After praising their son for a while, seeing that there was no reaction from Xiao Qian¡¯s side, they stopped praising their son and turned the topic to their son¡¯s future daughter-in-law.


    The family collectively picked on the girl, portraying her as completely worthless. The main point was that their son marrying such a person would be too unfair.


    Shuixian sighed helplessly.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this worse than Old Mai?¡±


    Although Old Mai wanted to take advantage of her family¡¯s wealth, at least he pretended to be deeply in love, disguised as a bodyguard to get close to her, and got sentimental when he was exposed, if Xiao Qian didn¡¯t stop him, Old Mai would have said sentimentally to Shuixian, ¡°Ever since I saw Shuixian, I¡¯ve been willing to give up my worth and come here to be a bodyguard because I love Shuixian¡¯s money!¡±


    These people didn¡¯t even bother to pretend to be in love. On the one hand, they coveted Liu Mei¡¯s house, and on the other hand, they looked down on Liu Mei. Shuixian couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, analyze this psychologically. What kind of mentality is this?¡±


    ¡°Men who live off women and their families never thank women for everything they bring. Instead, they feel that the woman is cheap and deserved it because the man is too charming and capable. To guess the thoughts of some selfish people with normal human thinking usually leads to only two results: 1. Disgust, 2. Incomprehension as to why such people exist in this world. So congratulations, you¡¯re still a normal person.¡±


    Annoying people won¡¯t disappear just because you¡¯re annoyed by them. There are countless annoying ghosts around. That¡¯s life.


    This peculiar family mainly discussed the issues of who will inherit the house, the woman¡¯s family buying a car, and looking down on the woman. The girl who was being criticized hadn¡¯t shown up yet, so the topic changed again.


    ¡°Xiao Qing should find someone with a house and car when she looks for a boyfriend in the future, not like your brother who has to rely on dowry of a house and car to get married.¡± The middle-aged older woman said.


    They made such a clear distinction between their daughters-in-law and their own daughters, considering other people¡¯s daughters as idiots, while only their own daughters were smart. Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but admire Xiao Qian¡¯s insight into human nature, which was exactly like what Xiao Qian said!


    When Xiao Qian tasted the tea, there was a hint of hidden ridicule at the corner of her mouth.


    It wasn¡¯t that she was extremely cunning, but her job exposed her to all sorts of people, among which the most common were those like these.


    Not everyone has a grateful heart, and more often, there are those who eat meat and curse their mothers after putting down their chopsticks.


    ¡°What time is it? Why hasn¡¯t she come yet? Xiao Qing, go outside and make a phone call to ask where she¡¯s dead!¡± The middle-aged woman, after eating and drinking to her heart¡¯s content, became even angrier when she saw that the girl¡¯s family hadn¡¯t arrived yet.


    Did they expect them to pay the bill? That¡¯s not how to do things at all. On the first day of meeting their future mother-in-law, not picking her up at the train station was already very unreasonable, but how could they be so slow when it came to paying the bill?


    ¡°My phone is out of battery.¡±


    Swollen Eye Pao Xiao Qing, called by her name, stood up wanting to go out to make a call. As she passed Xiao Qian¡¯s table, Xiao Qian, who had been waiting, stood up and handed her phone to her.


    ¡°You can use mine.¡±


    Swollen Eye Pao Xiao Qing hesitated for a moment but immediately accepted it.


    Why not use it if it¡¯s free? After using it, she didn¡¯t even thank her. Swollen Eye Pao Xiao Qing just thought it was Xiao Qian feeling guilty for her previous confrontation and wanted to make it up to them. These were the true thoughts of this family.


    Xiao Qing took out the phone book, pressed a few numbers, and Liu Mei¡¯s name and photo immediately appeared on the color screen.


    Xiao Qing saw that it was different from her own blue screen and thought, could this be a high-tech video call? Why can she see the other person¡¯s name and photo just by entering the number?


    The phone was quickly connected.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, I¡¯m outside right now, what¡¯s up?¡± Liu Mei¡¯s voice came through the speaker.


    ¡°Who are you calling? I¡¯m Xiao Qing.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Qing?!¡± Liu Mei was surprised, how did her sister-in-law¡¯s phone end up in Xiao Qing¡¯s hands?


    ¡°My mom asked when you¡¯re arriving; we¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there soon, but how did my sister-in-law¡¯s phone end up with you?¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law¡­?¡± Swollen Eye Pao Xiao Qing was puzzled.


    Xiao Qian waved at her, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Liu Mei¡¯s sister-in-law, also known as the good-for-nothing, upside-down dowry, smoky ancestral grave man¡¯s-wife Yu Liumei that your family talks about.¡±


    The people at that table turned to stone.

 Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Chapter 685: All Can Be Understood by Young People

    Chapter 711: Chapter 685: All Can Be Understood by Young People


    Xiao Qian added, ¡°You were just curious, right? What kind of family can raise such an unmarriageable daughter? Now you see, it¡¯s our Old Yu Family who has raised her.¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Shuixian bet that Xiao Qian had been holding her breath since the beginning, waiting for this moment to say this sentence.


    After Boss Qian said these words, the faces of the weird family members all twisted, the expression was really hard to describe in words.


    Surprise, displeasure, awkwardness, shame¡­ and a bit of anger at being caught, all kinds of expressions gathered together, making the scene quite spectacular.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?¡± Liu Mei¡¯s voice sounded very close.


    ¡°Nothing, just stick to the original plan. Your future in-laws are really ¡®good¡¯ at choosing a partner for their son¡ªI¡¯ll get you a pair of 2000-degree myopia glasses later, since only a highly myopic person could find such a¡­unique family.¡±


    Xiao Qian gave a fair evaluation of the dumbfounded Swollen Eye Pao Xiaoqing.


    For a period of time, Xiao Qian was bored and had summarized the probability of weird relatives appearing around Phoenix Men according to their medical records. It wasn¡¯t too high, and Liu Mei was lucky to encounter such a low probability event by just finding a boyfriend.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, how come you are here?¡± Liu Mei came over, followed by a man who was just slightly taller than her.


    Xiao Qian and Shuixian were both waiting to see what the rumored Phoenix Man looked like, but when they saw him¡­


    They were a bit disappointed.


    Liu Mei was tall among the girls, so although the man was taller than her, he didn¡¯t look as upright as Liu Mei. He was on the lower side of average height with a gloomy temperament.


    Yu Minglang was also very serious towards the outside world, but he would never give people a feeling of being sinister.


    In comparison, this man would be crushed into dust by someone like Yu Minglang. His temperament was obviously not up to par.


    Liu Mei and the man didn¡¯t look well-matched standing next to each other. Shuixian even thought that he looked more like a bodyguard than a boyfriend, as their temperaments were not on the same level.


    Shuixian glanced at Xiao Qian, as if asking: What kind of taste does your little cousin have?


    Boss Qian shrugged, implying: What¡¯s youth without experiencing a few scums?


    ¡°You guys¡­know each other?!¡± Swollen Eye Pao Xiaoqing never expected the plot to turn this way. They had just badmouthed Liu Mei a lot, but who would have thought that the two enchanting women beside them knew Liu Mei?


    In Xiaoqing¡¯s view, any woman who was more beautiful, had a better temperament, and had more money than her was an enchanting woman. She stubbornly and even paranoidly believed that these women got everything by relying on men, and if she were just a little prettier herself, she would do better than Xiao Qian and Shuixian.


    This paranoid view was exactly the same as her mother¡¯s.


    Now they never expected that Xiao Qian was actually Liu Mei¡¯s sister-in-law!


    ¡°She¡¯s my sister-in-law, and I¡¯m living at her house now. Sister-in-law, what are you doing here?¡± Liu Mei was sweating profusely.


    She received a message from her boyfriend saying that his family was coming over. She originally wanted to meet them in person, but then Boss Qian suddenly told her in the morning that she had found a good place for her and Qiuqiu to check out. She asked Liu Mei and Qiuqiu to go negotiate the price themselves; if they didn¡¯t go today, they would miss the chance to rent the place at such a low price.


    After weighing the situation, Liu Mei decided to go see the place first and called Ma Lu to explain. She didn¡¯t expect him to tell her that he had already been in Lin City for work two days ago and asked her to wait for him to go negotiate the price together.


    When Liu Mei found out about this, she felt like a thunderbolt had struck her head. Why didn¡¯t he tell her that he had arrived earlier?


    The reason given by Ma Lu was that he was too busy with work to tell her or get in touch. However, Liu Mei still felt uncomfortable. If he was too busy before, why did he suddenly have time when she was going to see the place?


    The visit to the venue was also not very pleasant. Ma Lu seemed to deliberately prevent Liu Mei and Qiuqiu from successfully renting it out, causing both sides to part on bad terms. They didn¡¯t manage to secure the venue, and Liu Mei ended up arriving late.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth was smiling, but her eyes were devoid of emotion. Her cold gaze swept across the bizarre family who were all dumbfounded at the sight.


    ¡°I¡¯m here so I can hear other people discussing our matters in the Old Yu Family. You guys were talking, right?¡±


    None of them could muster a smile.


    There was nothing more awkward than this.


    Some people enjoyed gossip so much, but when confronted face-to-face, they instantly cowered. The more they gossiped, the more cowardly they became. This family couldn¡¯t even face Xiao Qian¡¯s open gaze.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t understand Xiao Qian¡¯s insinuation but caught the awkwardness in the room.


    ¡°Turns out you¡¯re her sister-in-law. We didn¡¯t know earlier, or we could have had dinner together! That would have been so nice,¡± the middle-aged woman was the first to come back to her senses.


    ¡°If you had known it was me, would you still have made so many comments about Liu Mei and our Old Yu Family?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s words were gentle, but they gave a sense of being pressed hard.


    Mother Ma¡¯s forehead broke out in cold sweat as her smile became more awkward. She had gossiped and badmouthed others for a lifetime, but she had never been caught so embarrassingly red-handed. Xiao Qian obviously wouldn¡¯t give her any way out, and the atmosphere was too awkward.


    The man beside Liu Mei carefully looked Xiao Qian and Shuixian up and down, especially lingering on Xiao Qian¡¯s face for several seconds.


    Although Liu Mei was very pretty, she belonged to the healthy and energetic type of girl, which was different from Xiao Qian. However, the man obviously found Xiao Qian to be even more outstanding, and her companion Shuixian wasn¡¯t bad either.


    Looking at beautiful women was an inherent hobby for most men, but after Xiao Qian had already declared herself as Liu Mei¡¯s sister-in-law, continuing to look at her so intently in front of Liu Mei, made Xiao Qian judge that this man was not only unattractive but also had a bad character.


    ¡°I think your family should give our Old Yu Family an explanation for those words just now.¡± Xiao Qian, seemingly immune to the awkward atmosphere, insisted on getting a statement from Ma Family.


    ¡°An explanation for what? What do you have to do with it? You¡¯re just a sister-in-law, not her parents, and you¡¯re so arrogant¡­¡± Ma Qing expressed her dissatisfaction.


    ¡°What happened just now?¡± Ma Lu asked.


    ¡°Oh, nothing really. Your sister just casually said some unimportant things that were overheard by Liu Mei¡¯s sister-in-law. It¡¯s not a big deal. Young people¡¯s words don¡¯t carry much weight, and once she¡¯s married, she¡¯ll be someone else¡¯s family. So, Sister-in-law, don¡¯t get mad. We all understand young people.¡± Mother Ma seemed to be mediating, but her words were actually quite harsh.


    The implication was clear: my daughter is young and her words don¡¯t count, and you¡¯re just a sister-in-law, so your words don¡¯t count either. Let¡¯s all just drop it, okay?


    Liu Mei still didn¡¯t know what had happened and was confused. Xiao Qian wiped her hands with a napkin.


    ¡°Oh, so what young people do is all understandable, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡±


    ¡°Slap!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s hand landed accurately on Ma Qing¡¯s face with all her strength, instantly turning Ma Qing¡¯s face red.


    ¡°I¡¯m still young, so hitting her once should be understandable, right? According to your logic, since I married into the Old Yu Family, I am part of the Old Yu Family. I represent the Old Yu Family in beating up those who badmouthed us. There¡¯s nothing wrong with that, right?¡±

 Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: Chapter 687: Boss Qian likes to do charity work

    Chapter 713: Chapter 687: Boss Qian likes to do charity work


    Chrysanthemum tea¡­ It seemed Liu Mei remembered something, Pavlov¡¯s conditioned reflex had begun, it was Xiao Qian who had used chrysanthemum tea to create a conditioned reflex for Liu Mei before.


    Liu Mei wanted to stuff the money back, but Phoenix Man¡¯s mother quickly pulled her close and waved to Xiao Qian with a friendly smile, ¡°We¡¯re all family here, there¡¯s no need for formalities ¨C Xiao Lu, go ahead and send your sister-in-law off.¡±


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Shuixian leaving, Liu Mei held the money that Xiao Qian gave her, thinking that she would return the money to her sister-in-law once she got back home.


    ¡°On what basis do you call her your sister-in-law?¡± Once Xiao Qian had left, Phoenix Man¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t wait to ask.


    ¡°She¡¯s my cousin¡¯s fourth daughter-in-law, and we live together.¡±


    ¡°What does she do to be so generous?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s a doctor.¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t like people asking about Xiao Qian¡¯s business, especially after the recent unpleasant situation.


    If it were not for giving Ma Lu some face, she should have left with her sister-in-law just now.


    Ma Lu had portrayed his parents as the greatest parents in the world on the phone, raising him with great hardship, and hinted to Liu Mei in various ways that his future wife must be filial to his parents, otherwise she would be sorry for their years of hardship. Before coming, Liu Mei imagined that parents who could raise their children with great hardship would be kind and benevolent ¨C however, after seeing them, she felt there was something strange about them.


    ¡°Where would a doctor get so much money, her husband must be rich, right?¡± Ma¡¯s mother asked greedily, her eyes fixed on the wad of money in Liu Mei¡¯s hand, wanting to personally count how much it was.


    ¡°My brother runs a small business.¡± Liu Mei was feeling more and more uncomfortable.


    ¡°Where does he do business and at what level?¡± This time it was Ma Lu who asked.


    Liu Mei was inexplicably frustrated by this behavior of questioning and investigating right off the bat, and instead of answering directly, she evaded the topic.


    ¡°Just an ordinary businessman.¡±


    A server knocked on the door and entered with a pot of chrysanthemum tea. This was what Xiao Qian had instructed them to bring before she left.


    Upon seeing the tea, Liu Mei remembered what her sister-in-law had said to her over a pot of chrysanthemum tea last night.


    ¡°Where can a doctor and an ordinary businessman get so much money? They must have received a lot of red envelopes from their patients, right? These doctors nowadays are really making a lot of money. Xiao Qing, you should find a doctor for yourself in the future too¡­¡±


    Hearing Mother Ma¡¯s words, Liu Mei felt lost. Should the parents who had raised their children with hardship be like this¡­


    After leaving the restaurant, Shuixian sighed, ¡°I was so suffocated¡­ Qian¡¯er, how big is your heart? Are you burning with money? Why did you give money to your sister after all? Even if she gives all the money to that family, they won¡¯t be grateful! If you have money, why not donate to school dropouts or something? If not, buy some cat and dog food and let¡¯s go feed some stray cats and dogs together, it¡¯s better than this! If you hadn¡¯t pinched me earlier, I would have wanted to give them a good beating.¡±


    Xiao Qian chuckled and looked at her, ¡°What¡¯s there to be irritated about? It was just a prop to annoy them.¡±


    ¡°To annoy them? With that family always talking about money, wouldn¡¯t they be happy when you give them money? How could it be annoying? I¡¯m having trouble understanding your tactics now. You don¡¯t usually show off your wealth, but today, not only did you flash the cash in everyone¡¯s face, you also gave them money after the show.¡±


    ¡°I rarely use force because I firmly believe that if people have a dignified way to solve problems, they will not resort to violence. For that family with a thick skin that even bullets can¡¯t penetrate, beating them up is a dignified thing to do. Besides ¨C isn¡¯t it more painful for them to see the money but not be able to spend it? Just wait and see, I¡¯ll play them to death.¡±


    Xiao Qian spoke with great interest.


    ¡°Ah¡­ I understand now!¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation instantly made Shuixian understand, both amused and puzzled, ¡°Qian¡¯er, do you allow your sister to interact with such a family, not take Meizi out, just to get back at them?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not exactly revenge, after all, our family¡¯s girls haven¡¯t been cheated of their money or their bodies. I¡¯m just not happy that our family¡¯s girls are being used as stepping stones by others, useful to be stepped on and discarded when they¡¯re no longer useful. So this time, I wanted to use their own tactics against them, they used our girls as stepping stones, we¡¯ll use them as stepping stones too.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so special about that family? What¡¯s the value in being stepped on by them?¡± Shuixian broke out in goosebumps just thinking about the encounter with those people.


    ¡°Even shit can be used as fertilizer, and scum can be a catalyst for growth if used properly. I¡¯m just looking for a growth opportunity for my sister. If she can grow without pain, why not?¡±


    How can Liu Mei find the essence of marriage without experiencing setbacks and seeing reality?


    Xiao Qian knew that Liu Mei didn¡¯t like her ex-boyfriend too much, but Liu Mei was fooled by her shrewd master into thinking that she had to get married this year, so she wanted to make do with someone suitable at hand. Xiao Qian could easily break Liu Mei and this guy apart with just one word, after all, they had almost broken up before, and it was Xiao Qian who had advised Liu Mei to use buying a house to lure him in.


    On the first day Shuixian arrived, she asked Xiao Qian about Liu Mei¡¯s situation, and Xiao Qian smiled cryptically as she had been advising Liu Mei since then.


    Xiao Qian had discussed with Yu Minglang and finally Xiao Qiang agreed to her using such a method.


    Because even if she could help Liu Mei shield a Ma Lu, if Liu Mei herself didn¡¯t become more vigilant about men and women, she would still encounter a Niu Lu, Hou Lu, and Zhu Lu in the future. When people mix in society and meet a lot of people, a naive girl from a well-off family can be seen as a big piece of meat by some ill-intentioned people.


    There are plenty of strange people out there. She could have just taken Liu Mei away earlier, but would they never encounter such a family again in the future? It¡¯s better to let Liu Mei stay and see for herself what kind of people they are. Once Liu Mei can think for herself and kick Ma Lu away, she won¡¯t be fooled or deceived after growing spiritually.


    It was with this in mind that Xiao Qian had instigated Liu Mei to test Ma Lu, and he had immediately taken the bait.


    Ma¡¯s family¡¯s behavior could also serve as a wake-up call for Shuixian. The two sisters who had been educated by Boss Qian were doing a good deed as well.


    ¡°It¡¯s really lucky to be your sister, and I¡¯m lucky too.¡± Shuixian sighed, and the thought of having such a strong supporter as Qian¡¯er made them all feel very fortunate.


    Just now, Ma¡¯s family¡¯s performance had also disgusted Shuixian to the core. She only felt that Qian¡¯er¡¯s cleanup wasn¡¯t satisfying enough, and that slap should have continued.


    ¡°Recently, I¡¯ve made a bit more money, so I should do something charitable.¡± Xiao Qian sighed.


    ¡°What charity did you do? Didn¡¯t you just help your Old Yu Family?¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m not just helping my family¡¯s girls, if this family is taught a lesson, they¡¯ll understand what life is about, and I¡¯ll be helping society by reforming the scum. Along the way, I¡¯ll reshape certain people¡¯s views on using women to climb upwards.¡±


    The last sentence was said while looking at Old Mai, who was immune to Qian¡¯er¡¯s stimuli by now and just kept muttering to himself, ¡°I can¡¯t hear anything, I can¡¯t hear anything¡­¡±

 Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Chapter 688: The Task is to Accompany My Daughter-in-Law Well

    Chapter 714: Chapter 688: The Task is to Accompany My Daughter-in-Law Well


    ¡°Amazing, truly amazing!¡± Shuixian genuinely admired Xiao Qian.


    ¡°On my turf, no one can mess with my people, I¡¯ll send them back where they come from, no matter who they are, no one can do it.¡±


    Old Mai remained silent, continuing to mutter in his heart that he was deaf and blind to everything. I¡¯m a wooden stake, yi ya yi ya yo~


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, where are we going next?¡± Shuixian asked Xiao Qian, who had her arm around Shuixian¡¯s shoulder. Old Mai¡¯s mind quickly pictured the scene¡­ Alright, he not only couldn¡¯t hear, but now he couldn¡¯t see either, yi ya yi ya yo~


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll find a place to fish, and then we¡¯ll grill the fish on the spot¡ªHey, little brother from the Carter family, go buy fishing rods and gear, as well as a barbecue grill. Considering your IQ, just tell the Boss you want a full barbecue set when you get there.¡±


    Old Mai¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°Can you not mention my family when you call me brother?¡±


    ¡°Oh, little brother, go buy the grill!¡± Xiao Qian waved her hand, and Old Mai could only grit his teeth and leave.


    Dragging his feet! There¡¯s never any good news when he encounters this witch! When he tried to reveal his inner self, he had no idea how the story would begin or end. If he had known that Lily Tang, a young woman with little experience in the world, was accompanied by such a powerful person like Xiao Qian, he wouldn¡¯t have chosen her as his target!


    Silently asking the heavens, only the black smoke kept rising¡­


    ¡°Hey, little brother, haven¡¯t you started the fire yet?¡±


    Xiao Qian and Shuixian were fishing in the shade, and their bucket was already filled with fat fish. Old Mai, who had been reduced to a little brother, was fanning the flames under the scorching sun, choked by the charcoal smoke in the barbecue and shedding constant tears.


    Woo, he didn¡¯t want to chase girls or the Tang family¡¯s money anymore. Is it still possible to return to China now?


    Of course¡­ it¡¯s too late!


    ¡°Fishing here is too easy, there¡¯s no sense of achievement, deep-sea fishing is more fun.¡± Shuixian swung her fishing rod, and a fat carp was hooked. The big fat fish in the bucket were all caught by her.


    Feeling a chilling, resentful aura, Shuixian turned her head and saw Xiao Qian looking at her with a black face and envious, jealous eyes.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, haven¡¯t you caught anything yet?¡±


    Shuixian didn¡¯t expect that the all-powerful Boss Qian would also have her weak moments.


    From the moment she sat down until now, Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t caught a single fish. Oh, no, she had caught one smaller than her palm, but she had thrown it back in.


    ¡°It must be the fishing rod and bait that aren¡¯t working. I guess the fish don¡¯t like my bait.¡± Boss Qian reasoned confidently.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we using the same bait?¡± Shuixian originally didn¡¯t want to expose Xiao Qian, but she couldn¡¯t help herself.


    ¡°It¡¯s the location that¡¯s wrong, then. Let¡¯s change spots!¡±


    Shuixian really switched places with Xiao Qian. After a while, Shuixian caught a big grass carp and wagged it at Xiao Qian. Do you have anything else to say?


    ¡°Oh, our bait is indeed the same. When I was sitting there just now, I attracted all the fish, and then you just went and took advantage of the situation.¡± Xiao Qian made such a reasonable argument that Shuixian almost couldn¡¯t respond.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you can¡¯t be this shameless.¡±


    ¡°Fine, I admit, I¡¯m not good at fishing.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Old Mai, who was blackened and grinning by the barbecue smoke, as if to say, ¡°You have this day too?¡±


    ¡°Little brother, don¡¯t laugh at others when you¡¯re not much better yourself. Although my sister doesn¡¯t excel at fishing, your grill isn¡¯t much better, either. Hurry up! You still want to chase our Shuixian, don¡¯t you? You can¡¯t even start a fire, yet you have the audacity to go out and pick up girls?¡±


    Old Mai was already irritated by the smoke, and Boss Qian¡¯s provocation made him feel that his fragile male ego was being hurt again.


    He threw the fan on the ground, wiping his face with his hand to remove the tears from being choked, but successfully smeared black charcoal all over his face, creating a comedic effect without realizing it.


    ¡°What does chasing girls have to do with making a fire? Many successful men don¡¯t know how to make fires either! We¡¯re not cavemen!¡± Old Mai couldn¡¯t accept it.


    ¡°Shuixian, you see his temper, the previous calm was all an act. Be careful when choosing a partner, don¡¯t get involved with a man who has a short temper and limited abilities. It¡¯s such a headache~¡±


    I¡­endure! Old Mai¡¯s mouth twitched as his attention shifted from Shuixian to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Are you biased against me?¡± Old Mai finally couldn¡¯t help but ask Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯m just objectively stating a fact, little brother. Just because you can¡¯t do something doesn¡¯t mean all successful men can¡¯t do it. Take making fires and fishing, for example. If my husband were here, both of you combined wouldn¡¯t be a match for him.¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t boasting about this. When she first met Yu Minglang, Xiao Qiang had taken her to fish in remote mountain valleys, and his skills were extremely proficient.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you¡¯re not only insulting him, but also dragging me into it?¡± Shuixian glanced at Xiao Qian, laughing as she asked.


    ¡°Darling, that¡¯s just me being jealous.¡± Xiao Qian said half-jokingly, half-seriously.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. You aren¡¯t good at fishing, but you¡¯re good at fooling people. Right, little brother?¡± Shuixian had now learned Xiao Qian¡¯s way of calling Old Mai.


    Although Old Mai was proficient in Chinese, he only understood conversational language. He didn¡¯t know that the term ¡°little brother¡± could also refer to a certain male organ. He found it strange that Xiao Qian and Shuixian laughed so mischievously when they gave him this nickname.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe your husband is that great¡­¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know until you try, but you don¡¯t get a chance to try. Hello~¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Old Mai was startled by the sudden appearance of a voice behind him.


    Xiao Qian smiled happily when she saw the person behind him.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    Yu Minglang waved to Xiao Qian, ¡°Wife, I heard you didn¡¯t catch even a single fish?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a complete slander, I just caught one earlier.¡± Xiao Qian corrected seriously. A small fish is still a fish!


    ¡°How do you have time today?¡± Shuixian was surprised to see Yu Minglang appear during the day.


    Yu Minglang glanced at Old Mai and said with a smile-but-not-a-smile expression.


    ¡°I got an assignment from above.¡±


    ¡°What assignment?¡±


    ¡°To keep my wife company.¡± And also to take care of Old Mai. Thanks to this guy, he could finally spend some time with his wife during work hours. Yu Minglang loved this task. It was like having a honeymoon with his wife, so delightful.


    With that said, Xiao Qian understood.


    She never expected that this useless Old Mai could bring such a benefit to her and Yu Minglang. Because of this, she didn¡¯t find Old Mai so annoying anymore.


    ¡°I heard you¡¯re a useless man who can¡¯t even make a fire, need my help?¡± Yu Minglang asked Old Mai.


    ¡°My husband is really amazing; are you sure you don¡¯t want to give it a try?¡±


    ¡°No, thank you!¡± Old Mai was furious.


    In front of Xiao Qian, he didn¡¯t want to lose to the man called Xiao Qiang¡ªhe should be called Xiao Qiang, right? That¡¯s what he always heard them call him.


    Wait a minute! Something seemed a little strange. Old Mai hesitated. Why was he trying to impress Xiao Qian instead of Shuixian?

 Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: Chapter 690: No Problem with Crushing In All Aspects

    Chapter 716: Chapter 690: No Problem with Crushing In All Aspects


    The Ma family, with the intention of spending all of Liumei¡¯s money on themselves, never expected Liumei to take the money right under their noses.


    This feeling of frustration made their hearts burn with anger.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, the car is still waiting outside. Don¡¯t waste any more time here.¡± Father Ma knew how to make excuses and wanted to slip away with his family.


    The shopping guide wouldn¡¯t let it go.


    ¡°Excuse me, are you not buying anything?¡±


    ¡°The clothes are too ugly, and the styles are too old. It¡¯s much worse than the department store in our area.¡±


    ¡°Well, could you please pay for this piece that you think has an old style but accidentally got stained with lipstick while trying it on? Thank you.¡±


    ¡°¡­How much?¡±


    ¡°After the discount, it¡¯s 250. This is the cheapest one here.¡±


    250! So expensive!


    The Ma family¡¯s hearts were struck by lightning several times, as they looked at the lipstick stain on the clothes in heartache. After eating, Ma Qing had deliberately touched up her lipstick, and it had all rubbed off on the clothes¡­


    Cursed clothes, why was the collar so tight, causing Ma Qing¡¯s big head to rub against it and leave a mark? Of course, more detestable than the clothes was the runaway Yu Liumei. Mother Ma would have loved to kill her for running away at the time of paying. This woman really deserved a good lesson!


    Liumei ran all the way out of the shopping mall, got into a taxi, and her phone rang again. It was a call from Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Give the phone to the driver.¡± Xiao Qian knew that Liumei didn¡¯t know her way around, so she spoke directly to the driver.


    About ten minutes later, the driver brought Liumei to the fishing spot.


    Did Sister-in-law arrange for someone to kidnap her? Liumei wondered what could possibly happen at a fishing spot and became even more convinced of her suspicions when she saw Old Mai, with a black face, coming to greet her.


    Looking at Old Mai¡¯s foreign face full of black marks and smelling the smoky scent on him, was this the result of a fierce fight¡­


    Liumei¡¯s heart was apprehensive but she was ready to save her sister-in-law at any cost. In the end, she came to the lakeside and saw Yu Minglang and Shuixian fishing side by side, with Xiao Qian munching on fruits and lying on Ming Lang, fooling around. Her brain went blank.


    ¡°Sister-in-law?¡± Liumei turned into a teary-eyed bean.


    Xiao Qian waved to her, ¡°You¡¯re here~ Come, sit down, rest, and have some fruits, and later, we¡¯ll have our brother barbecue fish for us to eat~¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, why did you call me here? What¡¯s the big deal?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t eating our own grilled fish a big deal? You must have a problem with your brain if you¡¯re not enthusiastic about eating!¡±


    What¡¯s bigger than this?


    ¡°But you told me it¡¯s a big deal¡­I¡¯ve been worried all the way!¡± Liumei hadn¡¯t yet made the mental transition.


    There¡¯s no big deal. Boss Qian just didn¡¯t want to waste her family¡¯s money on those ungrateful wretches, so she urged Liumei to come over. Knowing that Liumei was too honest, she exaggerated the situation to make Liumei hurry over.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this a big deal? Look at your sister-in-law, this backstabbing person!¡± Yu Minglang helplessly said to Liumei.


    ¡°Brother, why are you here too¡­¡±


    ¡°Me? I just thought that a certain little idiot lost a fishing bet and was afraid she¡¯d be upset. So I kindly helped her fish to save face. But look at this treacherous little white-eyed wolf who messes with me while I help her!¡±


    Although Liumei didn¡¯t know why Sister-in-law had urgently summoned her, her simple mind was still led by Yu Minglang¡¯s rhythm.


    ¡°Why would she mess with you?¡±


    ¡°I made a bet with Shuixian that I would catch more fish than her. At that time, your sister-in-law hadn¡¯t betrayed us yet. But after finding out that I indeed caught more fish than Shuixian, Shuixian told your sister-in-law to find a way to make me lose.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked helplessly at Xiao Qian, this mischievous little girl!


    Xiao Qian, like a tree-kangaroo, hugged him from behind, with her two hands affectionately encircling his neck. Although there was no excessive interference, which wife could still focus on their husband while lying on his back? If not, either the wife¡¯s chest was too flat or the husband was impotent. Brother Lang, of course, could not be impotent, so he was disturbed and couldn¡¯t catch any fish!


    ¡°No way? Sister-in-law, how could you listen to Shuixian and bully my brother?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because Shuixian and I share a deep love!¡± Xiao Qian pretended to look deep into Shuixian¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°What are you guys playing at¡­¡± Liumei muttered.


    ¡°You¡¯re a bad guy, am I not worth as much as her in your eyes?¡± Yu Minglang pinched Xiao Qian¡¯s nose.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s all because of deep affection, causing all this trouble!¡± Xiao Qian laughed dryly.


    Could she not be deep? Shuixian said that if Yu Minglang lost because of her interference, rich woman Lily Tang would buy her a new Louis Vuitton bag.


    If she lost the bet, she¡¯d just spend a night talking with Shuixian under the covers, just like all girlfriends who chat and complain about their men, and pick up two new bags as a bonus.


    Old Mai¡¯s fire was finally kindled, and hearing Xiao Qian not only openly talking about their ¡°affair¡± but also daring to mention it in front of outsiders, he couldn¡¯t help but feel stressed, and the fire that had ignited his hair caused him to exclaim!


    ¡°Ah!¡± Old Mai gasped and hurriedly scooped up some water to pour over his head.


    ¡°Do you smell something burning?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    Old Mai, looking pitiful, stared in Xiao Qian¡¯s direction. Hey! Look here! The person who worked hard to make the fire had his hair burned a little bit!


    ¡°Hmm, a smell of burnt pig hair.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t turn around but delivered a precision blow.


    Old Mai¡¯s sorrow turned into a river.


    With Xiao Qian¡¯s vigorous interference, Brother Lang¡¯s performance was slightly abnormal. What should¡¯ve been a steady win against Shuixian turned into a sister-in-law¡¯s betrayal for two bags. In the end, Shuixian won by just one fish.


    As punishment for losing, Brother Lang had to kill and prepare the fish for cooking.


    Doing these things was a piece of cake for Yu Minglang. Soon, he had cleaned all the fish by the lake and returned just in time to see Old Mai, with a gray face and triumphant, standing up with a demonstration-like look in his eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got the fire going!¡±


    Oh my God, it¡¯s finally burning! Thank you Prometheus for giving humans fire. Old Mai, full of pride, smugly stared at Yu Minglang, and even glanced in Xiao Qian¡¯s direction to curry favor. He proved himself; he did it!


    Yu Minglang displayed a ¡°are you stupid¡± expression, handed the fish to Liumei to marinate them, and then walked over to Old Mai. He glanced at the high-heat-barbecue stove and Old Mai, who had black marks on his body from the charcoal. Old Mai¡¯s laughter was very arrogant.


    Yu Minglang calmly picked up a small object from the charcoal bag that was no larger than the palm of his hand. This gadget had a round belly and a tube.


    ¡°How did you light the fire?¡± Yu Minglang asked Old Mai.


    ¡°Yeah, I want to know too.¡± Xiao Qian saw Yu Minglang pick up the gadget and almost laughed out, so they had that!

 Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Chapter 691: The Invincible Straight-A Couple in the World

    Chapter 717: Chapter 691: The Invincible Straight-A Couple in the World


    Hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s question, Old Mai became excited and introduced his technique with an air of unlimited glory.


    ¡°At first, I tried to ignite the charcoal with paper, but it was laborious. So, I thought of using branches, but as you know, branches have a high moisture content. Then I collected some dried branches and even tried pouring oil on them, but the fire still wouldn¡¯t light up. So, I thought of using the power of wind. I fanned it with a fan, and although the process was complicated, I did it.¡±


    Liu Mei and Shuixian, who were working together on marinating the fish, couldn¡¯t help but look up when they heard Old Mai¡¯s words. Seeing the gadget in Yu Minglang¡¯s hand, they both laughed.


    Xiao Qian laughed too, and even laughed out loud.


    Old Mai had interacted with her a few times before; he¡¯d seen her being cunning or giving orders more often, but seeing her laugh so happily was a first. Her laughter, in Old Mai¡¯s eyes, was like the ripples on a lake blown away by a gentle breeze, completely entrancing ¨C Huh?


    Old Mai felt annoyed as he found that his view of Xiao Qian¡¯s laughter had been blocked by Yu Minglang, who perfectly obstructed all of his sightline, not even leaving a single strand of his daughter-in-law¡¯s hair for another man¡¯s imagination!


    Interrupted, Old Mai felt a bit displeased, but still proudly lifted his chin and boasted to Ming Lang.


    ¡°I can make fire!¡±


    ¡°Your way of making fire is barely different from a caveman¡¯s. What is there to be proud of?¡±


    ¡°Why do you have to say that in front of her? Why do you have to say that about me?!¡± Old Mai couldn¡¯t bear being criticized by Yu Minglang in front of Xiao Qian. He wanted to show her that he wasn¡¯t a useless ¡°little brother¡±!


    ¡°Just because¡­¡± Yu Minglang shook the gadget in his hand and grinned at Old Mai.


    ¡°The advancement of tools promotes the improvement of human life, fostering civilization and economic development. So, modern people like to use this thing called a blower for outdoor fires.¡±


    If you have a blower and don¡¯t use it, instead opting for such a stupid way of making fire, aren¡¯t you foolish?!


    Old Mai pointed to the mini-blower in his hand. He hadn¡¯t used this kind of thing when having BBQs abroad!


    He had bought all the barbecue tools, but he didn¡¯t know what else was needed, so he asked for a full set from the store. The gadget had been thrown into the bag of charcoal, and he hadn¡¯t understood what it was for.


    So that beautiful laugh from Xiao Qian earlier, even more beautiful than the Mona Lisa, was actually mocking him, not encouraging him?


    ¡°A pig, its bristles burned, my daughter-in-law, finish the verse!¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t help bursting into poetry after seeing Old Mai¡¯s expression.


    ¡°An idiot, exposing his mind!¡±


    ¡°Huh? You¡¯re quite good at this, little girl. Let¡¯s go again!¡±


    Yu Minglang thought for a moment, ¡°Real and fake, blurred distinctions!¡±


    The first part described Old Mai¡¯s burnt fur, while the second part expressed Yu Xiaoqiang¡¯s delight in watching Old Mai being teased by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Big and small, little brother!¡±


    The cooperative couple who enjoyed teasing others high-fived in celebration. The Scholar Couple, unbeatable in the world, Old Iron, no problem!


    Watching Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, the Scholar Couple, enjoy themselves so much, Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but join in on the fun.


    She didn¡¯t understand those crooked, insulting poems, but Shuixian remembered the songs those DJs shouted when she went to night shows.


    ¡°New era of grilled fish, new era¡¯s people¡ª¡±


    Boss Qian accidentally joined in.


    ¡°The new era¡¯s Old Mai, who bathes without closing the door?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you close the door?¡± Yu Minglang surprisingly chimed in again.


    ¡°Because there¡¯s a woman outside the door¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh yes~¡± Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian high-fived again.


    Old Mai felt mocked again. Liu Mei looked at Old Mai¡¯s dark, garbage-like expression and then at her brother and sister-in-law¡¯s perfect teamwork. She wasn¡¯t good at shouting out poems like Shuixian or matching her brother and sister-in-law¡¯s literary talent, but Liu Mei could sing.


    Old Mai¡¯s expression reminded her of a popular song from the year before, which she accidentally started singing.


    ¡°I should be under a car, not inside it, seeing how sweet you two are. That way, it¡¯s easier for me to give up and find the courage to leave!¡±


    Old Mai really wanted to leave. How could this song be so fitting?


    ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about these lyrics for a long time, and I just don¡¯t get it. Why should they be under a car?¡± Liu Mei asked after humming the song.


    ¡°Maybe because they are a mechanic, with a face that dirty.¡± Yu Minglang glanced at Old Mai suggestively. Xiao Qian looked at him, and he did indeed resemble a mechanic. She couldn¡¯t help but laugh!


    She laughed again¡­ but it was mocking him! As Old Mai looked at Xiao Qian¡¯s face, it turned into Yu Minglang¡¯s.


    Yes, Brother Lang had the power to steal the spotlight and prevent other men from looking at his wife. Great!


    ¡°Brother, is it okay to put these seasonings in?¡± Liu Mei asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°No, move aside; I¡¯ll do it.¡± Yu Minglang rolled up his sleeves and skillfully added the seasonings. As he was marinating the fish, he set up the fish soup next to him. He demonstrated to Old Mai how to quickly ignite the fire with a blower, skillfully igniting a fire beside the barbecue grill for an outdoor fish soup.


    His work was visually satisfying and efficient. A picnic is the best occasion to display a man¡¯s charm. When the most primitive things are utilized perfectly, if done well, it can be very attractive to young ladies, like Brother Lang, for example.


    Of course, if done poorly, it may have the opposite effect, like with Old Mai.


    Yu Minglang perfectly demonstrated the true outdoor capabilities of a real man, successfully attracting the attention of the three ladies.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, is there anything he can¡¯t do?¡± Shuixian asked Xiao Qian. She felt he was the perfect man, capable of everything!


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Yes, there is.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Old Mai¡¯s spirits lifted.


    ¡°He might not be able to turn a simple problem into something as complicated as you do.¡±


    It hurt right to the heart, Old Iron!


    Yu Minglang laughed. ¡°I really couldn¡¯t make lighting a fire look like such a mess. In light of your appreciation, I¡¯ll let you have the first tin foil roasted fish. Brother, I¡¯ve decided to forgive you for your unsteady stance just now.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your magnanimity!¡± Xiao Qian pretended to bow, and Old Mai watched with envy, sourly saying,


    ¡°In our part of the world, men don¡¯t cook; that¡¯s women¡¯s work.¡±


    ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s why you can¡¯t find a daughter-in-law here.¡± Yu Minglang perfectly shut him down.


    Old Mai felt hurt again. He couldn¡¯t beat Yu Minglang, and his wit wasn¡¯t as sharp as Yu Minglang¡¯s!


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, does your Xiaoqiang have any unmarried brothers? Introduce me!¡± Shuixian joked.


    ¡°I do have an unmarried good brother.¡± Yu Minglang chimed in.


    ¡°Who? Haven¡¯t all your brothers married?¡± Shuixian had met the Yu family¡¯s brothers; they were all outstanding individuals, but their children seemed to be quite old, right?


    ¡°Zhu Dexi isn¡¯t married yet. He¡¯s also my brother. I heard his family is actively arranging blind dates for him since he was dumped. Meizi, why don¡¯t you dump that useless dim-sum dwarf boyfriend of yours? I can introduce you to him.¡±


    Shuixian was hurt now. Daodao was going on blind dates?


    Damn you, Zhu Daodao! Shuixian clenched her teeth in anger. After she sent the break-up text message, Daodao had silently accepted, and now he was preparing to meet other women on blind dates?

 Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: Chapter 693: Being Busy Is Not an Excuse; Look At Xiao Qiang

    Chapter 719: Chapter 693: Being Busy Is Not an Excuse; Look At Xiao Qiang


    Xiao Qian¡¯s brainwashing courses were always gradual, as she slowly implanted a new concept into Liu Mei¡¯s mind, accompanied by the Ma Family¡¯s actions, guiding Liu Mei to discover her true inner needs.


    Each time, she only touched upon the subject, but each time she left a little ripple in Liu Mei¡¯s heart, allowing her to reflect on herself.


    ¡°Look at my mom and her ex-husband. My mom worked hard her entire life, just like you said, struggling every day, getting sick from exhaustion, and after more than a decade, she still couldn¡¯t touch her ex-husband¡¯s heart. Can you say she didn¡¯t try? But after remarrying Fu Gui¡¯s dad, she doesn¡¯t even cook, and life is so good. She gains weight all day and is always laughing. Everyone is trying, but whether the direction of their efforts is correct is the key to determining the outcome. The same goes for work, study, and love. Following a route to the end only leads to darkness, only missing that 0.02, even if you work harder, it¡¯s futile, so you might as well take another route.¡±


    Yu Minglang indulgently watched Xiao Qian passionately giving her chicken soup advice, and noticed from the corner of his eye that Old Mai was pondering over the baked fish he¡¯d just prepared for his wife, haha¡­


    ¡°Still don¡¯t understand? Well, let me give you an accelerated version of a real-life demonstration. Watch me!¡± Xiao Qian cleared her throat, and then called out to the daydreaming Shuixian.


    ¡°Shuixian!¡±


    She called out twice, but there was no response. It was only after she pushed Shuixian that she came back to her senses, looking at Xiao Qian as if asking what she wanted from her.


    Ever since Yu Minglang had fooled Shuixian, she had been absent-minded, feeling that the world had lost its color. In her heart, there was only one thought left: Daodao was going on a blind date, he wanted to find another woman¡­


    ¡°Daodao is going on a blind date, does that make you uncomfortable?¡±


    ¡°Do you want to end our friendship again?¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t want to discuss this topic right now.


    ¡°If I comfort you, how long will it take for you to feel better?¡± Xiao Qian continued to ask.


    ¡°For now, don¡¯t mention him to me; I don¡¯t want to hear his name again for a year.¡± Although she was the one who broke up with him, why could he do that? She had been thinking about Daodao for the past few days, but he was going on a blind date with another woman!


    ¡°Come on, everyone, appreciate her resentful expression. Liu Mei, look at her in this state, it¡¯s equivalent to the 0.99 state. Even if I comfort her for 365 days, she¡¯ll still be the same, if not worse.¡±


    ¡°Hey!¡± Shuixian was a little annoyed.


    ¡°But, look. If I change the way I speak, she¡¯ll be all right after just one sentence ¨C Xiao Qiang just lied to you, Daodao isn¡¯t going on a blind date, he¡¯s just talking nonsense.¡±


    ¡°Really?!¡± Shuixian¡¯s spirits were instantly lifted, and her gloominess from before was swept away.


    Xiao Qian pointed to Shuixian¡¯s expression and said to Liu Mei.


    ¡°You see, that¡¯s the 1.01 state. In a matter of seconds, her mood improves, no need for 365 days, just one second!¡±


    A single second can save a deeply loving heart, but even 365 days are rarely enough for someone to forget their true love ¨C that is the difference.


    Yu Minglang nearby gave Xiao Qian a thumbs up, his wife was really amazing, this poisonous chicken soup was just too invigorating!


    With one bowl of chicken soup, not only did Xiao Qian awaken his silly sister, but she also enlightened Shuixian, who was going through a confusing phase in her relationship.


    My dear wife, you¡¯re amazing, the most amazing!


    ¡°What if I spend my whole life not finding that 0.02 person?¡± Liu Mei asked Xiao Qian in confusion.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t find them, living alone is better than choosing the wrong person.¡±


    ¡°But I still want to try, there¡¯s not much time left¡­¡± Liu Mei¡¯s master told her that if she didn¡¯t get married this year, it would be bad for both her family and herself in the future.


    ¡°You talk as if you¡¯re in the late stages of a terminal illness; haven¡¯t you heard that feudal superstitions should be abandoned?¡±


    ¡°How come you sound like Brother Fu Gui, always bringing up the leadership¡­¡± Fu Gui unintentionally brushed Liu Mei¡¯s heart once again.


    ¡°Because, in some respects, Fu Gui¡¯s views are completely correct. Not to mention the attitude of his family, just look at this guy, he¡¯s so close to you in Lin City, but he never thought of informing you, is it that hard to make a phone call?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s busy¡­¡± Liu Mei weakly defended.


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that he is busy and therefore should be so-and-so; when Fu Gui is busy, he still finds time to tutor my 250 younger brother, and when he has time, he helps my mom cook. When has he ever used being busy as an excuse to ignore his family?¡±


    Of course, Comrade Liao Fugui has not yet found a partner, but according to Xiao Qian¡¯s observation, once he finds one, he will not be as tenacious as Ma Lu and force the woman to be filial.


    Xiao Qian continued her subtle brainwashing while secretly promoting her stepbrother and giving him some presence; Liu Mei was really taking it in.


    ¡°Brother Fu Gui is a forensic doctor, and he¡¯s different from Fu Gui.¡± When she said this excuse, she felt it was a little too unreliable.


    ¡°Hehe, what¡¯s the difference? Xiao Qiang, what do you do when you¡¯re busy and think about me?¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to say it with or without color?¡± Yu Minglang cheekily asked. After being pinched by Xiao Qian, he knew he definitely shouldn¡¯t say it without color, so he replied seriously.


    ¡°When I¡¯m busy, I call your sister-in-law. If time permits, I write a letter to your sister-in-law. Sometimes when I¡¯m really tired and just want to lie down, I use the spent bullet casings from my target shooting days to make handicrafts. For each day I don¡¯t call or write a letter, I save one, wanting to use them to make a handicraft for my sister-in-law.¡±


    Oh my God! So romantic! Liu Mei never knew that Brother Lang, who had always teased her since childhood, had such a tender side.


    ¡°Do you know how many bullet casing handicrafts I¡¯ve collected since we¡¯ve been together for four years?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°A whole wall?¡± Everyone knew how busy Yu Minglang was because of his work.


    Xiao Qian shook her head. ¡°He wanted to use bullet casings to spell out a three-dimensional ¡®Love You¡¯ with an arrow through the heart, but he¡¯s only halfway finished.¡±


    ¡°D*mn it! Which little brat leaked the secret? I did it secretly, wanting to surprise you! Tell me who told you, and I¡¯ll bag them up when I get back!¡± Yu Minglang became angry and embarrassed.


    Who else could know his romantic surprise for his wife?


    Of course, it was his General Manager Qiao Zhen because Qiao Zhen¡¯s wife Shi Touyu was Xiao Qian¡¯s close girlfriend and roommate. Yu Minglang¡¯s little secret had long been exposed.


    This dog food ¨C they were simply choking on it.


    ¡°No way, you¡¯ve been together for so long, my brother really calls or writes to you every day? That¡¯s impossible; he¡¯s so busy he¡¯s about to fly.¡± Liu Mei seriously doubted the authenticity of this dog food.


    It¡¯s too unscientific!


    ¡°The letters he writes me aren¡¯t all very long; some are just a sentence on a small piece of paper. The most exaggerated one was when he used charcoal to draw a heart on toilet paper ¨C I suspect he did it while squatting on the toilet.¡±


    This dog food was not only real but also very touching. In this day and age, people still wrote letters, handwritten letters!!!

 Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Chapter 696: What is the Flood Ferocious Beast?

    Chapter 722: Chapter 696: What is the Flood Ferocious Beast?


    After a few rounds, Liu Mei rubbed her temples in annoyance and complained.


    ¡°If I had just played that card earlier, you would have won again, Sister-in-law!¡±


    Xiao Qian, with a faint smile, brushed her off, ¡°I don¡¯t like losing, so don¡¯t go easy on me.¡±


    Old Mai watched this scene and suddenly felt a bit emotional. Shuixian and Xiao Qian in the same frame, two completely different women: one with tremendous financial resources and the other with unparalleled intelligence. If he hadn¡¯t chosen Shuixian and targeted Chen Xiaoqian instead, would he end up being as passive as he is now?


    Although Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t as wealthy as Shuixian, having a woman like her with him would have been like having an extra pair of wings, right? If he had chosen Chen Xiaoqian back then, would she have chosen him or Xiao Qiang?


    Old Mai was lost in deep confusion, pondering what kind of woman he truly needed.


    ¡°When someone starts thinking ¡®if only¡¯ they¡¯ve already lost. Weak people, unable to solve future dilemmas, will often think ¡®if only¡¯. The biggest lie in the world is ¡®if only¡¯.¡±


    Yu Minglang seemed to be responding to Shuixian, but his eyes were mocking Old Mai.


    Old Mai was so shameless, still trying to figure out which one he wanted. Heh, he¡¯s not getting either! Daodao¡¯s wife is his, and Daodao¡¯s woman is Daodao¡¯s. Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes met with Old Mai, who was shocked at having his thoughts exposed. Then, he slowly raised his middle finger¡­


    Old Mai, deep in thought, was shocked by Yu Minglang¡¯s words and irritated by his provocative gesture.


    This man was declaring war on him!


    ¡°Ladies are playing cards, shall we play a round too?¡±


    If he could beat Yu Minglang, Old Mai really would have wanted to shout, ¡°Come on!¡±


    Go to ????????????????????.co


    But he had tasted Yu Minglang¡¯s fist before and didn¡¯t dare to agree lightly, so he snorted disdainfully and turned his head away.


    ¡°Oh, too scared huh? Little brother is just a little brother.¡±


    ¡°Basket is just a basket.¡± Xiao Qian, who was playing cards, thought Yu Minglang was playing their rhyming game with her. She played a King Bomb and casually replied.


    ¡°Wife, mind your language, you¡¯re a lady!¡± Yu Minglang said with a smile, reaching out to gently brush away some loose hairs from Xiao Qian¡¯s face.


    ¡°I meant the blue of the basket, is there anything wrong with that word?¡± Xiao Qian pretended to be innocent.


    ¡°I don¡¯t blame my wife for not understanding. My wife is such a gentle, highly educated intellectual. She indeed doesn¡¯t know the vulgar slang from the lower rungs of society. Both the word and ¡®little brother¡¯ have a male genital connotation. Wife, don¡¯t say that anymore.¡±


    ¡°This is so fake¡­¡± Shuixian couldn¡¯t stand to listen any longer.


    She was sure that this couple was playing a double act together to deceive people. Poor Old Mai!


    Sure enough, Old Mai was greatly affected.


    Previously, Xiao Qian had mentioned this ambiguous word many times, and although Old Mai didn¡¯t know the meaning, he was brainwashed by her. He never thought that he would escape the ¡®basket¡¯ term, ruined by Xiao Qian, only to be unable to escape ¡®little brother¡¯.


    He couldn¡¯t avoid Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s gentle blows on either side!


    ¡°The meaning of ¡®little brother¡¯ is¡­¡± Old Mai was distraught.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get the wrong idea.¡± Yu Minglang said, even though his facial expression seemed to say to Old Mai, ¡°Yes, you didn¡¯t misunderstand, that¡¯s what it means!¡±


    Having been called that all day, Old Mai felt like he couldn¡¯t control his emotions. He really wanted to beat up Yu Minglang, if only he could beat him.


    Leaving with a resentful glance, Old Mai stormed out. Yu Minglang¡¯s deep eyes shimmered with derision. Did this guy really think he could figure out his wife? Heh!


    Feeling Xiao Qian watching him, Yu Minglang turned his head, and his thick eyebrows softened gently.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Comparing you to him, you¡¯re really mature.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s sincere praise only got an arrogant reply from him, ¡°Comparing me to him is an insult to my intelligence!¡±


    ¡°Even a sapling will grow into a towering tree someday. He might change, and you might become a reserved man in a decade or so.¡±


    ¡°Are you saying I talk too much?¡± Brother Lang was provoked.


    Xiao Qian touched his face and said no more.


    Having witnessed the future, Xiao Qian was suddenly curious about what would happen in the years to come. What would turn the still-immature Old Mai into such an outstanding person, and what would make the outwardly strong and inwardly gentle Yu Minglang so silent?


    Shuixian watched the interaction between Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian, and put down her cards, deep in thought.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, he doesn¡¯t have the ability to deal with me, you¡¯re safe here.¡± Yu Minglang could see Shuixian¡¯s concerns and directly addressed her.


    Shuixian, amazed, gestured to her ears, indicating that Old Mai may have been eavesdropping.


    ¡°He¡¯s already beyond eavesdropping range. He¡¯s using a frequency-based eavesdropping method, effective range is 120m-150m. According to his injured walking speed, he¡¯s already moved beyond the range.¡±


    ¡°You knew already?¡± Shuixian felt a sense of relief. Since Xiao Qian had hinted that someone was listening in, Shuixian had felt uncomfortable. No one likes the feeling of being watched.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think about anything, I¡¯ll take care of you.¡± This had been Daodao¡¯s mission for Yu Minglang, and he would do it at any cost.


    Considering his wife, this was her sister; considering Daodao, this was his daughter-in-law. Yu Minglang had promised Daodao to protect Shuixian and would do it flawlessly.


    ¡°So you two were provoking him together to make him leave? No wonder.¡± Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but admire Xiao Qian and Xiao Qiang¡¯s tacit understanding. Without any prior notice, they could guess each other¡¯s actions. This feeling was like when Shuixian first met Xiao Qian, when the Mei-Qiang combination perfectly meshed together without any communication, bullying Da Long with ease.


    Poor Da Long, even now, still didn¡¯t know what had happened back then. Two top students abusing one slacker student, no, a student on the brink of failing.


    ¡°Liu Mei, you go keep watch. Don¡¯t let anyone approach, I have something to discuss with Shuixian¡ªoh, and take your phone with you.¡±


    Yu Minglang sent Liu Mei away to keep watch. While discussing matters with Shuixian, he was also well-aware of the time, realizing that Ma Lu should be calling Liu Mei after discussing matters with his parents.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s expression became serious as he spoke to Shuixian.


    ¡°I came here for two reasons. The first one is the mission codenamed ¡®Great Flood Beast¡¯. I¡¯ll need your cooperation moving forward.¡±


    ¡°Great Flood Beast¡­?¡± Shuixian immediately thought of the scene where Old Mai was taken down by Xiao Qian. Old Mai was like a lamb toyed with by a wolf. Was he really worthy of the name ¡®Great Flood Beast¡¯?

 Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Chapter 697: Doesnt this distance seem a bit too far?

    Chapter 723: Chapter 697: Doesn¡¯t this distance seem a bit too far?


    Xiao Qian thought about it for a while, and then glanced at Yu Minglang with a playful expression, ¡°The mission should be to drive away, not to eliminate, and this code name is not meant to flatter the opponent.¡±


    ¡°Smart.¡± Yu Minglang was not too surprised, his woman was clever.


    ¡°Why drive away?¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t quite understand.


    ¡°This is wisdom from the nomadic tribes. When members of the nomadic tribes want to marry and establish families, the elders of the family impart an important life experience to them. They tell them to set up yurts in rocky places, and to herd sheep where wolves roam. The people living on the grassland dread two things the most: one is flood, and the other is wild wolves.¡±


    ¡°Setting up yurts in rocky places to prevent floods from destroying them, I can understand. But why would they herd sheep where wolves are? Shouldn¡¯t wolves be killed?¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t understand what Xiao Qian was saying.


    ¡°Floods are frightening, but they also irrigate the grasslands, making the pasture more abundant. Wolves, though terrifying, cause the sheep to stay on high alert when they wander nearby. The nomads consider both wolves and floods as inherent forces of nature, and they believe it is better to coexist with them rather than trying to eliminate them. This aligns with the cycle of nature, so the main goal of this mission is not to eliminate Old Mai but to drive him away.¡±


    Yu Minglang nodded, Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation was spot-on.


    No matter which heinous crimes the Carter Family had committed, their influence hadn¡¯t spread to our country yet. Although Old Mai was a member of that family, he hadn¡¯t been involved in their business. However, it was easy for Old Mai to draw others over here, so the task, as it was laid out, was to secretly drive this person out of the country, doing everything in our power to avoid infuriating the Carter Family or letting other forces discover that this person was causing trouble on our territory.


    ¡°This meeting was just the first reason you called, what¡¯s the second?¡± asked Shuixian.


    ¡°On behalf of others.¡±


    Shuixian¡¯s heart trembled.


    ¡°O-Behalf.. of whom?¡±


    ¡°Guess?¡± Yu Minglang left her hanging, leaving Shuixian¡¯s heart in a state of tension.


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    Could it be¡­ him?


    But Zhu Dexi had not been in contact with her for quite some time, nearly a month. If he really had feelings for her, why would he do this?


    Shuixian, unable to control her thoughts, found herself thinking of Daodao, but was too afraid to voice her hope. She was in a difficult position, her relationship with Zhu Dexi had become awkward.


    When she broke up with Zhu Dexi, he didn¡¯t argue and made no attempt to contact her. Even though she had realized her lingering feelings for Zhu Dexi thanks to Xiao Qian¡¯s advice, she could not bring herself to take that step. Furthermore, there was Mai Hadi lurking around¡­


    Shuixian took a deep breath, trying to control her emotions.


    ¡°Tell me, how should I cooperate with your operation?¡±


    ¡°You only need to do one thing: no matter how Mai Hadi plays the emotional card in the later stage, you just need to stand your ground. You don¡¯t need to do anything else. He will leave the country in a few days.¡±


    ¡°He came here with a fake passport, why don¡¯t you just let the authorities deport him?¡± Shuixian recalled the joke Xiao Qian made before, about turning Old Mai in.


    Yu Minglang shook his head.


    ¡°If he is deported, he can just switch to his own identity and return legally, which won¡¯t achieve the effect of a successful deportation. Letting other forces realize his presence here would stir up trouble.¡±


    ¡°So¡­ the mission is to trick Old Mai into willingly leaving the country under the guise of scheming, and prevent him from returning?¡± When Shuixian finally understood, she thought the mission seemed quite difficult.


    ¡°Exactly. You have to cooperate with my operation. When he returns home today, he will definitely adjust his strategy. Xiao Mei¡¯s provocation revealed his true identity. I guess his next move would be to persuade you emotionally. If you reject him, he will have no reason to stay.¡± By that time, Daodao should be back. When Shuixian and Daodao get back together, Old Mai will lose interest and leave. In the meantime, Xiao Qiang will be watching him, so nothing should happen.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Liu Mei stayed nearby as Yu Minglang requested. Ma Lu called her.


    ¡°Liu Mei, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. Try not to lose your cool.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Her grandmother had passed away nearly half a year ago. She was quite heartbroken at the beginning, but had been feeling better these past couple of months¡ªwhy would Ma Lu suddenly bring up her grandmother?


    ¡°There are many members in your family, right?¡± Ma Lu asked.


    ¡°Yes, I have many uncles and cousins.¡± Liu Mei¡¯s family was as large as Yu Minglang¡¯s. Quite a big one.


    ¡°My parents and I agree that having many children is good. Whenever there is a problem, everyone can contribute a little to solve it. Those who are more well-off in the family contribute more, while those who are not as well-off can contribute according to their means, so that buying a house won¡¯t be delayed because of elderly family members, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    This was the conclusion Ma Lu¡¯s family had come to.


    Ma Lu¡¯s parents believed that Liu Mei was a girl and that it wouldn¡¯t be her turn to chip in when her grandmother was sick and the family had to raise funds. In any event, Liu Mei had to secure the money for buying a house. How could Ma Lu have known that Liu Mei¡¯s perception was completely different from his?


    ¡°What exactly are you talkin about?¡±


    ¡°Get up early to look at the house tomorrow. My parents do not like a girl who doesn¡¯t keep time.¡±


    Again about how his parents liked this or that¡­ After being influenced by Xiao Qian, Liu Mei felt a bit of resentment every time Ma Lu spoke. Was she really going to marry him?


    After hanging up the phone, Liu Mei was deep in thought. She didn¡¯t like Ma Lu¡¯s chauvinistic way of speaking, which was somewhat oppressive.


    Maybe¡­


    Just when Liu Mei was hesitating, her phone rang again.


    ¡°Hello, Master? How did you come to call me?¡± Her Master lived in the mountains and rarely used communication equipment like phones. Seeing the number display, she knew that her master would have to walk far from the mountain to find a public phone, so she was even more focused.


    ¡°I divined a hexagram for you and calculated that your Red Luan Star is moving. A man who is particularly compatible with you appears, so seize the opportunity to get married. According to my hexagram, this man is a perfect match for you. When united in marriage, both of you will be courteous and respectful to each other, and there are countless benefits for both your parents!¡±


    Liu Mei was silent for a moment, ¡°Master, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s appropriate. Can¡¯t I not get married?¡±


    The only man around her so far was Ma Lu. She used to think that she could get by with him, but after being ¡°brainwashed¡± by Xiao Qian, Liu Mei suddenly didn¡¯t want to compromise.


    ¡°No! You must get married this year! Otherwise, you will not be able to find a suitable marriage for the rest of your life with your firm destiny, and your parents will also suffer misfortune. This man is very good, according to my hexagram, he not only loves his wife and is filial to his elders, he also has the protection of the Megrez Star. If you miss him, you will no longer find a good marriage.¡±


    Liu Mei was confused, ¡°What is the Megrez Star for?¡±


    ¡°The Megrez Star, one of the star names. It is one of the seven moods of the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper has seven moods, Megrez is elegant and dominates literary fortunes, an absolute good man!¡± Thus, as soon as he divined it, her master hurried down the mountain to find a phone booth to inform Liu Mei.


    Liu Mei didn¡¯t understand the rest, she just understood the last sentence, the man would be gentle and dominate literary fortunes¡­ Ma Lu seemed to have graduated from high school and obtained a junior college degree through correspondence in the army, which seemed to be a far cry from literary fortunes, right?

 Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: Chapter 699 Fu Gui brother, its your turn to appear now

    Chapter 725: Chapter 699 Fu Gui brother, it¡¯s your turn to appear now


    ¡°I just don¡¯t understand, who instilled such bizarre ideas in this family? I think the Ma family is simply inhuman, as if they¡¯re from outer space.¡± Shuixian couldn¡¯t comprehend the minds of these people.


    ¡°Their confidence comes from having a son with a ¡®tool¡¯ in their family. Regardless of whether this ¡®tool-bearer¡¯ has any ability or not, in their eyes, all women should attach themselves to him just because their son has a tool! There¡¯s a high probability of encountering such situations among women who marry beneath their status. Many postpartum depression cases I¡¯ve dealt with come from such families. When you think that marrying beneath your status is love, devotion, and a reason for the man¡¯s family to respect you, in their eyes, you¡¯re just four words: cheap and deserved! All they honor is their son¡¯s ability to bring home a woman who¡¯s marrying down. Marriage should be based on equal social standing, as it is due to the collision of different living environments and thought concepts. If you don¡¯t have the open-mindedness of a saint to tolerate everything, don¡¯t challenge these matters easily.¡±


    Liu Mei has been thoroughly brainwashed by Xiao Qian and Shuixian.


    ¡°You too! Comrade Lily Tang, don¡¯t think that after I talked to Meizi about this, you can rest easy. Although Old Mai and Ma Lu have different ways of expressing themselves, and his family has a more respectable background than Ma Lu¡¯s, I bet when he first met you, he had similar thoughts in mind.¡±


    A rich and naive young lady thinks she¡¯s found love while a scheming man assumes he¡¯s found a stupid, wealthy fool to be his personal ATM.


    Liu Mei¡¯s heart was filled with doubts, wondering if it would be inappropriate to break up with Ye Daqian now that he has come. The prediction of her master¡­


    But everything her sister-in-law said made sense.


    Her master said that if she doesn¡¯t get married, her family will suffer misfortune; her sister-in-law said that marrying a worthless man will burden her parents. Both points make sense.


    Seeing that Liu Mei was actively pondering the issue, Xiao Qian added a conditioning reflex.


    ¡°Shuixian, bring over the chrysanthemum tea in our thermos. The air is dry, and we all need to cool our livers.¡±


    This sentence seemed unrelated to the previous statements, but as soon as Xiao Qian said it, Liu Mei immediately thought of what Xiao Qian had said earlier.


    ¡°During a romantic relationship, girls think only of their sweet love, but who thinks of their parents¡¯ feelings? Just like that postpartum depression patient who jumped off a building, how heartbroken her parents must be¡­ Marrying a Phoenix Man is like bringing a bunch of burdens to your own family. Did your parents raise you just to pay for your in-law¡¯s needs after you grow up? Paying the bills and still being cursed by your in-laws, do you believe in unscientific metaphysics or me, a psychologist with rich clinical experience?¡±


    Liu Mei¡¯s face changed again.


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    ¡°You¡¯re ruthless,¡± Yu Minglang gave Xiao Qian a thumbs up. He couldn¡¯t even intimidate Liu Mei with a beating, but his wife just mentioned chrysanthemum tea and Liu Mei¡¯s face changed drastically. It seemed his wife has been doing plenty of work.


    ¡°Nonsense. The divorce and break-up cases I¡¯ve guided account for nearly one-fifth of my clients.¡± Xiao Qian was very proud.


    Many female clients¡¯ psychological issues stem from having high expectations for the wrong partner, ultimately not only losing their husband¡¯s heart but also their own. For some marriages and relationships, divorce and break-up are the only redemption.


    Breaking up couples ¨C Boss Qian is the expert!


    Yu Minglang realized that without knowing it, his wife had severed or was severing the rotten peach blossoms of the two women around her. She was quite skilled at tearing up people¡¯s relationships.


    If you want to break up a couple, don¡¯t tell them they¡¯re not compatible; numerous instances prove that the more you try to break them up, the more they stick together. The parents¡¯ resistance only gives them a common goal, especially since boys and girls at this age are in their rebellious phase. To let them separate completely and cleanly, stop interfering with them and just give them some psychological prompts to let them figure it out. When they realize it¡¯s tasteless, they¡¯ll break up on their own.


    Xiao Qian was sipping tea when her phone rang.


    ¡°Fu Gui, what¡¯s up?¡±


    When she heard Fu Gui¡¯s name, Liu Mei unconsciously looked over.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, I have a task I want to ask if you can accept. It¡¯s in Lin City, commissioned by the government.¡±


    ¡°Your reach is pretty long, even stretching to our city?¡±


    ¡°Our research institute is planning to set up a branch in Lin City. This came from a colleague there. It¡¯s mostly related to psychology, so it¡¯s not quite suitable for us psychiatrists.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what is it?¡±


    ¡°Lin City¡¯s Central Hospital is planning to introduce a psychological counseling program, also as a pilot opportunity from above. It¡¯s to provide psychological counseling for severely injured and terminally ill patients and have psychologists give them professional help in order to prolong their lives and demonstrate the influence of psychology on the body.¡±


    For example, when people have cancer or are in car accidents, their bodies suffer major blows, and their minds are also greatly affected. If their psychological state can be adjusted properly, patients will have more confidence and live longer.


    As soon as Xiao Qian heard it was a government project, she immediately thought there would be no money in it. For an ordinary psychologist, though, it would be a good internship opportunity.


    Boss Qian never lacked money and initially didn¡¯t want to accept the task. But when she heard the name of the pilot hospital, she raised her eyebrows.


    She remembered¡­ that Ye Daqian, the beast who was bitten on the balls, seemed to be in that hospital, right? In that case¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit busy recently, but I can introduce my apprentice to go. She has a psychologist¡¯s license.¡±


    ¡°As long as she has a license¡­ When did you take on an apprentice?¡±


    ¡°When I entered university, she was my roommate. I took her in because I thought she had a good eye, but now she¡¯s become my second sister-in-law¡­ Her current situation is very suitable for this, and I want to train her a little.¡±


    Yes, Xiao Qian wanted to introduce Da Yi to the hospital.


    ¡°Okay, then. I can come to you tomorrow at noon, and we¡¯ll talk more when I arrive. By the way, Qian¡¯er, do you drink chrysanthemum tea?¡±


    Xiao Qian looked at Liu Mei¡¯s cup. Was this all predestined?


    ¡°Yes, I do.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll bring you some; my father¡¯s old classmate just came back from the production area and brought a lot.¡±


    ¡°Bring me extra. I want to share it with Liu Mei.¡±


    ¡°¡­Who?¡± Hearing this name, Fu Gui¡¯s heart sped up a bit, unconsciously thinking of the soft touch and the unique fragrance of lemon soap.


    Although he had switched to the same lemon soap, why did it feel different when applied to his hands compared to when he smelled it on her soft¡­?


    ¡°Liu Mei. She¡¯s been through some stuff recently. I thought I¡¯d help her cool off her anger.¡±


    ¡°What happened to her?¡± Fu Gui pursued.


    Liu Mei was anxiously poking Xiao Qian, urging her not to say anything, as she wasn¡¯t in trouble!


    ¡°Her¡­ well,¡± Xiao Qian paused, ¡°I won¡¯t tell you, you¡¯ll know when you see her.¡±


    Hehe, this is called leaving a suspense.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s suspense was very successful; Fu Gui was burning with curiosity after hanging up the phone.


    Chrysanthemum helps with cooling off, but what exactly happened to Liu Mei?

 Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: Chapter 700: Must Marry Brother Fu Gui

    Chapter 726: Chapter 700: Must Marry Brother Fu Gui


    Father Liao is helping Jia Xiufang with her knitting, with Father Liao holding up the yarn while Jia Xiufang winds it into a ball. They watch as their steady eldest son, Fugui, paces around the room like a cat on hot bricks.


    Jia Xiufang nudges Father Liao, ¡°What¡¯s up with Fugui?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°Does he have a girlfriend?¡± Jia Xiufang perks up at the mention of this.


    ¡°This morning, Qian¡¯er¡¯s mother-in-law called me. She said they¡¯ve found a few suitable girls. The girls are really good, all handpicked from the hospital. Some were chosen from Qian¡¯er¡¯s mother-in-law¡¯s hospital, and others from Qian¡¯er¡¯s eldest sister-in-law¡¯s hospital. Fugui¡¯s marriage needs to be settled soon, if we wait a few more years¡­ he might have to marry a divorcee.¡±


    Father Liao glanced at his wife nonchalantly, ¡°As long as he can find someone, even with a child, that¡¯s fine.¡±


    For Comrade Fugui¡¯s marriage, his parents¡¯ requirements have been whittled down to just finding someone so he won¡¯t remain a bachelor.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call Qian¡¯er later and ask if there¡¯s anyone suitable among her classmates. This is really worrying.¡±


    Pondering over the marriage issue of an older single man is something every parent would do. Comrade Fugui, who has been well educated and stayed in school for a long time, has been working for two years. Now, he is regarded by his parents as an older single man, almost reaching the brink of not being able to find a wife.


    Father Liao sees his eldest son, after a couple of laps around the room, pouring his precious tea into a bag, and then his grasping hand is reaching for his prized possession¡ª


    ¡°Son, what are you doing with that?¡± That¡¯s the Golden Chrysanthemum King. One bud, when brewed, can fill a whole teapot. A whole chrysanthemum field might only produce a few of these buds. Someone gave him a box, he¡¯s already given half to Xiaoqian. Now his stupid son is taking the other half.


    ¡°Dad, you¡¯re a man. Drinking something so floral isn¡¯t good.¡± He figured he would give it to a soft adoring girl, in the hopes of lifting her spirit~


    ¡°¡­¡± Father Liao couldn¡¯t help but give Jia Xiufang a look, ¡°Perhaps we don¡¯t need to worry about our son¡¯s lifetime issue.¡±


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    From the sound of it, he¡¯s planning to give it to a woman!


    Boss Qian feels like she has accomplished something great.


    Not only did she put the Ma Family in place today, but she also brainwashed Liu Mei, irritated Old Mai, and inferred from Fugui¡¯s tone that he does care about Liu Mei. Her mood is greatly improved by deriving pleasure from bullying those around her.


    Looking up to see her attractive simpleton of a younger sister, Liu Mei, who really wants to know what Xiaoqian said to Fugui, was reluctant to ask, greatly pleased Boss Qian.


    ¡°Liu Mei, did the old fortune-teller¡­¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s my master!¡±


    ¡°Alright, did your master say that you have to marry Fugui, or that you ought to marry Fugui?¡±


    Yu Minglang and Shuixian almost laughed out loud, hey, was your slip of the tongue intentional?


    Everyone clearly heard the mistake, but someone didn¡¯t catch it, and that person was Liu Mei, who dutifully followed up on Xiaoqian¡¯s prompting.


    ¡°My master said that I should get married this year. She didn¡¯t say I have to marry Fugui. There is some talk about Megrez Star or something¡­wait a minute!! Brother Fugui?!¡±


    Her face went red instantly, Oh! How could she say Brother Fugui¡¯s name?


    ¡°Oh~~ Brother Fugui!¡± Xiaoqian and the others prolonged the sound, which made Liu Mei¡¯s face grow redder.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, you guys gotta stop teasing me! I got a boyfriend, you know, you can¡¯t joke about this!¡±


    ¡°How is this a joke? Considering that your boyfriend doesn¡¯t even mention it, and when he does it makes me angry. Isn¡¯t anyone better than him? I think Fugui is quite good!¡±


    Yu Minglang spoke straightforwardly and succinctly. When he finished, both Xiaoqian and Shuixian nodded.


    ¡°Yeah, my stepbrother is quite a good person. If you marry him, my mom would be your mother-in-law and you wouldn¡¯t have to deal with the mother-in-law issues. You mentioned Megrez Star? Isn¡¯t Fugui, with his doctoral degree, a perfect match?¡±


    Xiaoqian and Yu Minglang stood on the same ground. If they were to compete in literature, besides Xiaoqian, it would be Fugui. Strictly speaking, Xiaoqian was even less literary than Fugui, as Xiaoqian got caught up in the pursuit of money after finishing her PhD.


    It¡¯s not the same for Fugui, apart from being a forensic official, he also worked as a graduate tutor later. He¡¯s a genuine intellectual and has cultivated many talented professionals in forensic psychiatric evaluation.


    The more these people made a fuss, the more embarrassed and nervous Liu Mei felt. She believed that they were taking the joke a bit too far. How could they make fun of honest Brother Fugui like that?


    ¡°If you guys keep doing this, I¡¯ll get angry! What do you take Brother Fugui for? He kindly brought us food and you guys just arbitrarily pair him up?¡±


    ¡°How is it arbitrary? He brings us food and we introduce him to a good wife. Isn¡¯t that great?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, that lucky bastard. He managed to win over my mother-in-law and younger brother-in-law, which is why I didn¡¯t pick fault with him. If anyone else dared to pursue my sister, they¡¯d get a beating from me ¨C and that Ma Lu, I¡¯ll find an opportunity to deal with him sooner or later.¡±


    Yu Minglang was still holding a grudge.


    To be fair, he was busy working all year round, although he¡¯d visit his mother-in-law and younger brother-in-law whenever he had time, his energy was limited. Fugui actually played the role of a son these past two years, so Yu Minglang wouldn¡¯t pick faults with him, especially when he compared Fugui to Ma Lu, who was such a scumbag. Fugui suddenly seemed adorable.


    ¡°I can¡¯t argue with you guys, I¡¯m leaving!¡± Liu Mei, with a flushed face, ran off.


    ¡°Xiaoqian, shouldn¡¯t we go after her?¡± Shuixian asked Xiaoqian.


    ¡°Haste makes waste, this is enough for now.¡± Xiaoqian exuded confidence. Judging from Liu Mei¡¯s behaviour, it didn¡¯t look like she disliked Fugui. Otherwise, being a straightforward person, she would definitely have gone along with everyone and made a few jokes.


    The fact that she could blush, and even get angry, indicating a girlish attitude, meant there might be hope for Fugui.


    Xiaoqian began to look forward to it. If Fugui is assertive and macho, Liu Mei¡¯s boyfriend might have to be replaced tomorrow!


    The next day, Xiaoqian was still asleep, Yu Minglang went to buy breakfast for Xiaoqian, Shuixian and Liu Mei, who had just returned from morning exercise, were having breakfast. Halfway through, someone knocked at the door.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go and see, it might be my brother.¡± Liu Mei went over to open the door.


    There was a man standing outside carrying several packages, but it wasn¡¯t Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s Brother Fugui!¡±


    Liu Mei didn¡¯t expect to see Fugui at the door and she was slightly surprised. She knew that Fugui would come yesterday, but she didn¡¯t expect him to come so early, first thing in the morning!


    Her sister-in-law hasn¡¯t even gotten up yet.


    Fugui immediately smelled it, a familiar scent of lemon!


    ¡°I came to see Xiaoqian.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law is not at home.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll just find you!¡±


    As soon as he said it, he regretted it.


    Fugui really wanted to slap himself twice. Why didn¡¯t his brain filter his speech? Even though he was thinking it, he shouldn¡¯t have been so direct. He should¡¯ve been more indirect to ease the situation. Now it was awkward.


    Luckily, Liu Mei¡¯s IQ was in full working order, she didn¡¯t say ¡°What are you looking for me for?¡± which would have made the situation even more awkward. Instead, she stepped aside to let Fugui in with his packages. But because of the joke her sister-in-law made yesterday, Liu Mei felt embarrassed looking at Fugui, as if something was off.

 Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: Chapter 702: The Brainwashed Fu Gui

    Chapter 728: Chapter 702: The Brainwashed Fu Gui


    Liu Mei entered the bedroom, leaving Fu Gui blushing in the living room, quietly savoring the fleeting glimpse he just had.


    ¡°Have you had breakfast?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°Already ate.¡± Fu Gui sat down on the sofa, feeling thirsty. He picked up a bottle of mineral water from the coffee table and drank rapidly.


    ¡°Are you busy today?¡± Xiao Qian got the hint seeing this.


    ¡°It¡¯s manageable, I have a couple of things to attend to, and a meeting to go to. Didn¡¯t you mention introducing someone for an internship? Let her come, I will take her to the Hospital.¡±


    ¡°Ah, if you are that busy, then never mind. I¡¯ll find someone else to help Liu Mei.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Liu Mei?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at Liu Mei¡¯s closed bedroom door in amusement and gave Shuixian a look, ¡°Shuixian, could you check on Liu Mei? She might need your help choosing an outfit. Go and chat with her.¡±


    Shuixian understood. Qian¡¯er wanted to chat with comrade Liao Fugui, whom everyone highly regarded alone, and obviously didn¡¯t want Liu Mei to overhear.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let her come out and disturb you. Keep up the good work.¡± Shuixian looked at Liao Fugui. To him, the look in her eyes was similar to how rural folks assess livestock ¨C sizing him up.


    What¡¯s that for? It wasn¡¯t like she never saw him before, wasn¡¯t it?


    Shuixian double-checked her impressions, patted Xiao Qian¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°I genuinely believe that Comrade Liao Fugui outshines Ma Lu in every respect. If you can handle this, I¡¯ll give you another bag.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t stand the sight of Ma Lu¡¯s family anymore, and wished their nuisance would disappear.


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    ¡°Get a men¡¯s bag this time, Xiao Qiang is short of one to put his phone in.¡± Xiao Qian high-fived Shuixian and seeing this, Shuixian felt relieved. If Qian¡¯er dared to ask for something, it meant she was confident.


    Completely baffled, Fugui watched the women. Shuixian gave Xiao Qian a thumbs-up before entering the room. She needed to keep Liu Mei there to ensure that Liu Mei wouldn¡¯t come out.


    Xiao Qian gestured for Fu Gui to lean in, and asked in a low voice.


    ¡°Fu Gui, are you willing to interfere, for the right reasons, as the third party on one occasion?¡±


    Interfering as a third party, this derogatory phrase has always been thoroughly resisted by Comrade Liao Fugui throughout his honorable lifetime.


    Liao Fugui despised anyone meddling as a third party, so much so that he wished he could read a few wise sayings aloud to dispel the negative impact.


    But when the phrase he thoroughly resisted was linked to righteousness, Fu Gui furrowed his brows.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, what do you mean?¡±


    Fu Gui believed that even if it were for the sake of righteousness, one shouldn¡¯t interfere as the third party. That¡¯s just disrespectful!


    Liao Fugui was resistant.


    ¡°What I mean is, are you willing to interfere once as the third party, for Liu Mei¡¯s happiness, and break her engagement to Phoenix Man?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s getting married?!¡±


    Briefs! Big briefs!


    This was like a thunderbolt out of the blue striking Comrade Liao Fugui¡¯s heart. A bolt from the blue!


    ¡°It hasn¡¯t happened yet, but if we don¡¯t interfere, it might.¡±


    ¡°For her happiness¡­we¡­shouldn¡¯t¡­interfere¡­in her¡­freedom of marriage¡­¡±


    He he, what a lack of sincerity with those pauses in the middle of that phrase! Xiao Qian could see through his reluctance but didn¡¯t expose him. Instead, she whispered mysteriously.


    ¡°But there are problems with the man¡¯s family¡­ah, let me put it this way. If Liu Mei marries into that family, it would be like stepping back into the wicked old society. She would be mistreated daily by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. And the man, being extremely filially obedient, wouldn¡¯t amount to much.¡±


    ¡°As long as¡­she likes him¡­¡±


    His voice was trembling, and his face was pale. Using great self-control, Xiao Qian suppressed her laughter.


    It was clear how unwilling he was from Liao Fu Gui¡¯s hesitation.


    ¡°But there¡¯s something wrong with that man. Do you know how he reacted yesterday when Yu Ming Lang said Liu Mei¡¯s grandmother didn¡¯t have money to treat her illness?¡±


    ¡°Grandmother doesn¡¯t have money for treatment? How much does she need? I can transfer some from my card for emergency use.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be in such a hurry to appease others. Her grandmother passed away half a year ago. That was an excuse Xiao Qiang made up. As a result, their family¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian told him the story, leaving Fu Gui as if he was listening to gibberish.


    If Fu Gui didn¡¯t have feelings for Liu Mei, Chen Xiaoqian might as well close her practice and give up her career as a psychologist! He was willing to lend money although they weren¡¯t even close. Tsk tsk!


    ¡°Do you still want her to suffer by marrying into such a place?¡±


    ¡°The man is quite despicable¡­but she likes him.¡± This was the most painful point. What could he do if the soft and tender Liu Mei liked him?


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t like him!¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t?!¡± There were no pauses or trembles this time. Comrade Liao Fu Gui bloomed like a dried tree in spring, instantly reviving at the news.


    ¡°Yes, she doesn¡¯t. The whole thing started with a ridiculous prophecy from her teacher¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian took a few minutes to briefly narrate the cause and effect of the events, focusing on the true character of that family and what happened yesterday.


    Liao Fu Gui was all knotted up.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, are you elaborately vilifying people to break them up?¡±


    Could such outrageously ruthless families exist in the world? Liao Fugui was skeptical. As a man, he despised men who lived off women.


    ¡°You can observe for yourself whether the situation is as I¡¯ve said. Today, we¡¯re going to the buffet restaurant at Big Brother¡¯s property. Do you want to come with us?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Liao Fugui hesitated. He and Liu Mei were not very familiar. If he joined without any reason, wouldn¡¯t Liu Mei find it strange?


    Just as Xiao Qian was speaking, Liu Mei came out of her room, all dressed up. Going to such a place, she couldn¡¯t dress too casually, so Shuixian had persuaded her to wear her only dress. Fu Gui¡¯s eyes were immediately drawn to her long, straight legs, they were so¡­ long~


    Xiao Qian noticed him staring at her legs and decided to have a little fun, deliberately saying out loud, ¡°Oh, my brother Fu Gui is too busy, he doesn¡¯t have time. Alright, alright, you go to your meeting! I¡¯ll just push Liu Mei into the fire pit, allowing those adherents of male chauvinism from the Ma family to torment her!¡±


    ¡°I do have time!¡± Comrade Fu Gui felt a burning determination.


    If it was only for the sake of justice, he absolutely couldn¡¯t meddle as a third party. But for the soft, the six-packed, the long-legged, the appealingly honey-skinned, the charmingly frank Liu-Mei-the-beautiful, Comrade Fu Gui felt that all those above points were unimportant, everything could be jettisoned!


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, can you tell your apprentice that we can meet the Dean the day after tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°Oh? Aren¡¯t you very busy?¡± Xiao Qian said deliberately.


    Fu Gui looked at Liu Mei with valor in his eyes. No matter how busy he was, he had to make room for Liu Mei. Such a good girl should never be thrown into the fire pit!


    Different contradictions require different methods to resolve! For Liu Mei¡¯s marriage choice problem, he was determined to take it on!!!


    That¡¯s right, since others were too busy, they could all step aside. Whatever came, he would take it on!


    He decided to win this girl over.

 Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Chapter 703: Righteousness vs Taking Advantage of Others

    Chapter 729: Chapter 703: Righteousness vs Taking Advantage of Others


    Successfully igniting the spark in Fu Gui¡¯s heart, Xiao Qian revealed a triumphant smile. Liu Mei looked at her smirking sister-in-law and the determined Liao Fugui with furrowed fists in confusion.


    What on earth had happened while she was changing her clothes?


    ¡°I want to come with you to see the house!¡± Fu Gui, burning with fighting spirit, told Liu Mei.


    Shuixian, who stood behind Liu Mei, gave Xiao Qian a thumbs up; in terms of persuading others, Shuixian would yield to Boss Qian even without the support of a wall.


    In just a few minutes, she had convinced a conservative man. If Fu Gui hadn¡¯t understood his own intentions before Shuixian entered the room, his gaze towards Liu Mei had changed after just a few minutes of Xiao Qian¡¯s explanation.


    Sure enough, not only did Boss Qian convince Fu Gui, she also poked through the thin veil in Fu Gui¡¯s heart. Boss Qian¡¯s domineering presence!


    Today¡¯s agenda was ostensibly to see the house, but the ulterior motive was to thoroughly resolve the Ma Family issue.


    Yu Minglang also wanted to go, but he had work, so he left the task of dealing with the Ma Family to Xiao Qian. The authority of this code-named mission ¡°torrential beast¡± allowed him to meet Old Mai when he was not busy with his part-time job, but Xiao Hei also had his own affairs, and he was extremely busy!


    Shuixian didn¡¯t go either. She felt that having Boss Qian was enough, so she went back to the hotel to sleep and recover her beauty.


    Because there were more people on the Ma Family side, Xiao Qian and Fu Gui each drove a car to pick up the Ma Family members.


    The Ma Family members, unhappy with Liu Mei¡¯s behavior of paying and running away yesterday, stood angrily at the hotel entrance. Ma Lu also took a leave of absence to be with his family, his face not looking good.


    Although they knew Liu Mei left because of a ¡°family issue,¡± no one sympathized with her, and some even felt she was particularly ¡°unaware.¡±


    In the Ma Family¡¯s eyes, girls were different from boys, and events needed to be prioritized. Knowing that she was going to get married, how could she still be concerned about the money for the ¡°whole family¡± to buy a house?


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    Delaying the house-buying process because of a grandmother was a huge lack of awareness, and the Ma Family decided not to give Liu Mei any face, letting her reflect on her actions.


    Seeing their expressions, Fu Gui confirmed that what Xiao Qian had told him was correct; this family was not treating Liu Mei well. The righteous boy Fu Gui¡¯s face also didn¡¯t look good, and when Ma Lu glared at Liu Mei, Fu Gui stood behind her, silently glaring back.


    I¡¯ll glare you to death! Brother has big double-fold eyes! Much bigger than your triangular eyes!


    Unfortunately, Fu Gui¡¯s angry glare was blatantly ignored by Ma Lu. He didn¡¯t notice Fu Gui and asked Liu Mei,


    ¡°Did you think about what I talked to you yesterday?¡±


    Liu Mei knew he was talking about not giving money to her grandmother for medical treatment and buying a house directly. Although she knew that Yu Minglang intentionally made up the story to test Ma Lu, she was still upset when she heard him put pressure on her as soon as he arrived.


    While her grandma was gone, her grandpa was still there, as well as many other elders. Ma Lu could hold such an attitude towards her grandmother, and he would do the same to the others in her family ¨C although Liu Mei didn¡¯t believe any of her family members would be in such financial troubles, she still felt uneasy.


    Before Liu Mei could answer, Fu Gui couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. How could someone speak to a soft-hearted person like that! Couldn¡¯t they be more polite when talking to a girl?


    In fact, Ma Lu was already considered polite today; usually, he was even more impolite.


    ¡°The matter with Mei¡¯s family isn¡¯t as simple as you think. Some things need to be considered in the long term.¡± Fu Gui deliberately interjected.


    Xiao Qian blinked her eyes, thinking that she hadn¡¯t made use of her abilities yet, but look at Brother Fu Gui¡¯s ambitious expression.


    Ma Lu finally noticed a man standing behind Liu Mei, not very tall ¨C actually, Fu Gui was 176 cm tall, 1 cm taller than Ma Lu. However, Ma Lu only noticed that Fu Gui wasn¡¯t very tall and ignored the fact that he wasn¡¯t very tall either. Seeing Fu Gui wearing glasses and looking like an intellectual, Ma Lu suddenly felt threatened.


    ¡°Who is he?!¡± Ma Lu asked Liu Mei.


    ¡°He¡¯s my brother. He happened to come over today to see the house, so we came together.¡± Xiao Qian found an opportunity to speak up, leaving the spotlight to Fu Gui.


    Although he was introduced as Xiao Qian¡¯s brother, Ma Lu still looked at Fu Gui vigilantly. Fu Gui quickly glared back at him with his big double-fold eyes, showing him the just and powerful aura of the working class. He had to crush him in terms of momentum!


    As the great leader said, the working class must not only liberate themselves but also all mankind, especially the ones they like, such as Mei. Fight for it!


    Ma Lu was unhappy with Liao Fugui, who suddenly joined in. However, in front of so many people, he had to suppress his dissatisfaction. He looked down and saw something else that made him unhappy again.


    Liu Mei was wearing a skirt and high heels today. She was already tall and, with heels, she was slightly taller than Ma Lu when standing beside him.


    Ma Lu felt she did it deliberately and his face darkened even more.


    Xiao Qian pretended not to see all this as her heart was filled with mischief. Fu Gui was her main assistant today, so she would let him assist her. After all, she would be more relaxed once Ma Lu was dealt with.


    ¡°Uncle, Aunt, why don¡¯t you sit in my brother¡¯s car? It¡¯s more stable. Liu Mei, you go with them so they won¡¯t feel awkward!¡± Xiao Qian turned to the Ma Family siblings and smiled, ¡°My car has a slight problem with the suspension; we better not let the elders sit in it. You two young people can ride with me.¡±


    Something seemed strange.


    Ma Lu finally realized why his girlfriend couldn¡¯t ride with him in the same car, but instead went to the car with Glasses.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ride with Liu Mei, we can squeeze a little.¡± Ma Lu tried to argue.


    Xiao Qian had anticipated this and was not here to assist Ma Lu.


    If Ma Lu went with them, wouldn¡¯t it become Ma Lu¡¯s mother sitting in the co-pilot¡¯s seat, Ma Lu and Liu Mei sticking together, and Ma Lu¡¯s father sitting beside Ma Lu?


    Wouldn¡¯t that be helping the wrong side?


    Fu Gui thought to himself, if this boy dared to get in his N-hand FAW car, he would choose bumpy roads and not shake him to death!


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you ride with me, I have something to ask you.¡±


    ¡°We can talk after getting off the car. I¡¯m not comfortable leaving Liu Mei.¡±


    ¡°Have you heard of Vice President Yu? My wife knows him.¡±


    Liu Mei and Fu Gui both looked at Xiao Qian in confusion. Wasn¡¯t Vice President Yu her husband? Was Xiao Qian schizophrenic?


    Vice President Yu?


    Ma Lu¡¯s heart stirred.


    He had been transferred from a remote area to visit the newly moved Yu Group headquarters in Lin City.


    It was said to be a visit, but in fact, it was a learning experience.


    Although the Yu Group had just moved, its powerful presence in the financial sector was widely known, and its development over the past two years had been excellent. Thanks to a series of wise moves by Vice President Yu, the group¡¯s reputation had been firmly established.


    This woman said her husband had connections with Vice President Yu? In an instant, Ma Lu put his girlfriend aside.

 Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: Chapter 705: No Pressure in Scratching Against a Lunatic

    Chapter 731: Chapter 705: No Pressure in Scratching Against a Lunatic


    Eldest Brother Yu¡¯s new apartment complex in Lin City is a small high-rise, with good location in a school district and convenient transportation. Despite the high opening price, long queues formed, and the opening ceremony included not only dazzling performances but also prize draws and high-end seafood buffets, making it very lively.


    Mother Ma¡¯s attempt to butter up Fu Gui was fruitless, and Ma Lu couldn¡¯t extract any valuable information from Xiao Qian¡¯s mouth either.


    Xiao Qian kept him in the dark without revealing any valuable information, but she dropped a smoke bomb, letting him know that her lover had a very close relationship with Vice President Yu but didn¡¯t give him a straight answer.


    Xiao Qian kept whetting his appetite, and Ma Lu seemed to see a thick, dazzling golden leg waving in front of him. He wanted to cling on to it but fell just a bit short¡­


    The farthest distance in the world is not having no legs to cling on to, but the glittering golden leg is right in front of you, and you want to cling to it but fall just a bit short.


    If Xiao Qian was intentionally whetting Ma Lu¡¯s appetite, then Liu Mei¡¯s mention of a Cherokee unintentionally whetted Mother Ma¡¯s appetite.


    As a result, while looking at the real estate properties, Ma Lu was preoccupied with how he should hook up with Vice President Yu. If he could work for the Yu Clan, his promotion, wealth, and the acquisition of a rich beautiful woman would be just around the corner.


    Liu Mei was actually quite nice, just a little too tall and not clingy. She wouldn¡¯t call him if he didn¡¯t call her first, but Ma Lu still had confidence in himself. He thought that retreating to advance was the best way to pursue a girl. Wasn¡¯t Liu Mei still pursued by him?


    Mother Ma was preoccupied with how many houses a Cherokee was worth. She wondered which floor she and her spouse should choose, what excuse they should use to get Liu Mei to buy a house, and what excuse they should use to get Liu Mei to put the property under her spouse¡¯s name.


    Mother Ma also looked at Ma Lu from time to time while looking at the housing models. Her son walked coolly in front but didn¡¯t care for Liu Mei who was wearing high heels. Fu Gui slowed down his pace and walked with Liu Mei as he noticed the height of her shoes. Mother Ma was quite satisfied with her son¡¯s performance.


    You can¡¯t be too good to your daughter-in-law, especially when the bride¡¯s family is picking up the tab for the house. In Mother Ma¡¯s view, if a man can¡¯t assert himself at home, it¡¯s the greatest sorrow in life and a shame for the family.


    Xiao Qian, on the other hand, watched everyone¡¯s expressions and enjoyed the show from the sidelines.


    The human heart is really a fascinating thing. Some people see the world from their own perspective and stubbornly believe that the world should be like that, but they also have this odd self-confidence, thinking they have everything under control.


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    Eldest Brother Yu called.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, where are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m in the exhibition hall, Big Brother.¡±


    ¡°Come up, there are too many people downstairs.¡± Big Brother had something to discuss with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be up in a bit.¡± Xiao Qian told him.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m watching a drama. The legendary boyfriend of Liu Mei is here. He¡¯s quite a character.¡±


    Not five minutes later, the elegant and imposing Eldest Brother Yu appeared in the lobby. Seeing the big boss appearing, the sales manager hurriedly greeted him. Big Brother modestly waved his hand to signal not to make too much noise and scanned the crowd. He spotted Xiao Qian at a glance.


    Big Brother came down quickly, and Xiao Qian bet he was here for the gossip.


    ¡°Where is he?¡± The first thing Big Brother asked Xiao Qian was this.


    Xiao Qian gestured towards the front, and Big Brother looked over and nodded in approval.


    ¡°Not bad, he even knows how to carry a bag. His sense of service is not bad, and he doesn¡¯t look as horrible as my cousin said.¡±


    ¡°Big Brother, look closely, who is that?¡± Xiao Qian hinted.Eldest Brother took a careful look and saw a man following Liu Mei, holding her bag like a gentleman, and even taking out a cup from the bag, attentively helping her unscrew the lid. Shouldn¡¯t these actions be performed by a boyfriend?


    Under Xiao Qian¡¯s guidance, Eldest Brother had a closer look ¨C


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Brother Fu Gui?¡±


    Comrade Liao Fugui was once Mother Yu¡¯s top choice for her perfect son-in-law. She wanted to match him with Yu San, but the two didn¡¯t have the spark, and only remained friends after a single meal together.


    ¡°Your Fu Gui is accompanying my Liu Mei. Where¡¯s her legendary boyfriend?¡± No matter how he looked at it, Eldest Brother thought Fu Gui and Liu Mei seemed like a couple, and Liao Fugui¡¯s attitude was too attentive.


    ¡°Over there, the very aloof man.¡±


    Xiao Qian pointed at the very aloof man walking in front, and Eldest Brother fell silent for a few seconds before sighing.


    ¡°Uncle¡¯s right to let go of this car, it¡¯s time for them to break up.¡±


    What did Liu Mei see in this man who could hardly stand out in a crowd?


    Apart from his temper being a cut above the rest, there was nothing outstanding about him.


    Not to mention that he only cared about himself and neglected to look after Liu Mei, which made Eldest Brother dislike him.


    It¡¯s not just this kind of man who has nothing but worthless pride; even a wealthy man like Eldest Brother or a big shot like Lieutenant General Yu would try to take care of their wives when going out. A man¡¯s dignity doesn¡¯t come from stepping on women.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, is your Brother Fu Gui still single? I think you should change cars too.¡± Eldest Brother said subtly, and Xiao Qian also laughed subtly.


    Both being shrewd, Eldest Brother and Xiao Qian could already see many issues in just a few minutes of observation. Although they hadn¡¯t yet had a taste of Ma Lu¡¯s parents¡¯ conduct, Ma Lu¡¯s attitude of ignoring and leaving his girlfriend to the side had already made Eldest Brother very unhappy.


    After looking at the house with his parents for a while, Ma Lu probably finally remembered Liu Mei and turned around to see her already far away from him, looking at a room with Fu Gui. He impatiently yelled for Liu Mei with a face full of impatience, looking extremely punchable.


    Eldest Brother was glad that it was him who came here today. If it were their family¡¯s most hot-tempered Youngest Brother Yu, he might have gone up and kicked him directly.


    The daughters of the Old Yu Family are not to be treated like little dogs and yelled at by others.


    Ma Lu impatiently beckoned Liu Mei to come over. His various performances were seen by Xiao Qian and Eldest Brother, and his impression was already irredeemably negative.


    Liu Mei seemed to want to go over, but Fu Gui beside her suddenly burst out with unlimited courage, directly pulling Liu Mei¡¯s arm, and blocked Ma Lu¡¯s glare at Liu Mei with the side of his body. He then casually pulled Liu Mei away and continued looking at the houses.


    Xiao Qian almost laughed out loud, her stepbrother was usually very gentle but did have some backbone. It seemed like she didn¡¯t need to worry about Liu Mei¡¯s situation anymore.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, didn¡¯t you say you had something to discuss with me? Let¡¯s find a place to talk.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to watch the drama?¡± Eldest Brother asked.


    ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate my stepbrother¡¯s combat power. He¡¯s used to dealing with mentally ill people and has no problem with it. He deals with bad guys daily, sees so many mentally ill people, and interacts with mostly mentally ill people and bad guys pretending to be sick and vicious. If he didn¡¯t have a strong sense of self-control, he would have gone crazy. The fact that he¡¯s still alive now without collapsing his values or becoming mentally twisted means he¡¯s very strong inside.¡±


    ¡°¡­Are you praising him or belittling him?¡±


    ¡°Praising him, of course. You said you had something to discuss, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Xiao Qian thought that this time, just like before, Eldest Brother would give her some tasks to analyze competitors. However, she didn¡¯t expect the matter he arranged for her to be particularly unusual this time. Even Yu Minglang¡¯s leader was eventually alerted, but that¡¯s another story.

 Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: Chapter 706: Spending a Fortune for a Beauty

    Chapter 732: Chapter 706: Spending a Fortune for a Beauty


    Xiao Qian left with Eldest Brother, Mother Ma saw Xiao Qian leave with a rich-looking man, and whispered to Father Ma.


    ¡°I told you she doesn¡¯t look like a decent woman, right? What¡¯s her relationship with that man? A young, beautiful woman with a house and a car ¨C if it¡¯s not relying on men to get ahead, it¡¯s being born with a skilled tongue.¡±


    Liu Mei, who was far away, didn¡¯t hear very clearly but caught a few keywords, and felt like they were talking about her sister-in-law.


    She wanted to confront Mother Ma directly and asked if she was talking about Xiao Qian. She would definitely defend Xiao Qian, but Fu Gui didn¡¯t want her to get close to that family and held her back.


    ¡°What do you think of this one?¡± Fu Gui handed the brochure to Liu Mei, and the salesperson immediately followed up with an introduction.


    ¡°This two-bedroom unit has excellent natural light, especially suitable for newlyweds like you. Both bedrooms face the sun, which would be perfect when you have a baby.¡±


    Liu Mei¡¯s face turned red, ¡°We¡¯re not¡ª¡±


    ¡°How does the shared area calculated?¡± Fu Gui interrupted Liu Mei, directly asking the salesperson.


    ¡°Brother, our apartments are two elevators and two households, so the shared space is slightly more. But today if you pay the deposit, we¡¯re offering bonus floor-to-ceiling windows, which is a great deal. Also, our community has great greenery. I see you¡¯re wearing wrist guards ¨C you must be into sports. We have a gym that¡¯s perfect for you.¡±


    Fu Gui was quite satisfied with the sales pitch.


    ¡°Can I pay the deposit with a card?¡±


    ¡°Of course! Today we have a special promotion for those who pay the deposit. In addition to the floor-to-ceiling windows, you¡¯ll also receive a lottery ticket. Everyone is guaranteed to win a prize, and the grand prize is a luxury seven-day trip to the Maldives, staying in a presidential suite hotel, which will definitely add sweetness to your married life!¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Fu Gui asked Liu Mei.


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    Liu Mei quite liked it, but she didn¡¯t plan to buy a house today.


    She had been hesitating about whether to marry her boyfriend or not. Now with all these issues coming up, she had decided to find an opportunity for a peaceful breakup and return the money for the house to her father, not wanting to spend her parents¡¯ money.


    ¡°I like it, but I don¡¯t plan to buy it.¡± Liu Mei told the truth.


    ¡°If you like it, just buy it. I think the location here is good.¡±


    ¡°Our family¡¯s affairs don¡¯t need you to interfere. Liu Mei, come with me.¡± Ma Lu heard Fu Gui¡¯s words and was unhappy.


    Usually gentle, Fu Gui didn¡¯t let Ma Lu pull Liu Mei away, but instead grabbed her other arm.


    ¡°Why leave when we¡¯re just looking?¡±


    ¡°She won¡¯t buy this kind of house.¡± Ma Lu glanced at it; the two-bedroom apartment wasn¡¯t in his consideration. He planned to get a three-bedroom one and bring his parents over.


    ¡°Your word doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    ¡°If my word doesn¡¯t count, then whose does, yours?¡± Ma Lu looked at Fu Gui with contempt, while Fu Gui stared back defiantly.


    ¡°Whether my word counts or not is not important, as long as Liu Mei likes it. Have you considered her feelings?¡±


    ¡°What I like, Liu Mei will like too, right, Liu Mei?¡± Ma Lu asked Liu Mei confidently, but she just looked at him quietly.


    Ma Lu, not getting a response, felt something was wrong. His gaze went back and forth between Liu Mei and Fu Gui, full of suspicion.


    ¡°She has her opinions. You have no right to make decisions for her.¡± Fu Gui had been holding back his anger at this guy for a while now, making his words more confrontational.


    ¡°This is our family affair. Liu Mei, come with me. Let¡¯s go see the house my parents were looking at.¡±


    ¡°Do you always listen to your family? Are you getting married or are your parents?¡± Liu Mei shook off Ma Lu¡¯s hand.


    Disappointed enough to break up, do you have to wait until you¡¯re desperate to leave?


    ¡°After all, the elders are older, and we should respect their opinions a bit. You wouldn¡¯t be so ignorant, would you?¡± Ma Lu had called Liu Mei ten times in the past two years, always finding her an agreeable woman. Today¡¯s behavior seemed off ¨C could it be because of this short little man wearing glasses?


    There were too many people around at the moment, and Liu Mei didn¡¯t want to make things too clear in front of everyone. So, she turned to Fu Gui and gave him an apologetic smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Brother Fu Gui. I want to talk to him alone.¡±¡±Fine.¡± Fu Gui released his hand.


    Ma Lu looked at Fu Gui with a smug expression, as if a shorty like him could compete!


    There were a lot of people looking at houses, and at that moment, a woman pushing a baby carriage came by. She didn¡¯t see Liu Mei and accidentally bumped the carriage against Liu Mei¡¯s leg. Liu Mei, who was wearing high heels, lost her balance and fell to the side. Both Ma Lu and Fu Gui reached out to help, but neither of them caught her in time, and Liu Mei ended up kneeling on the ground.


    ¡°Ah! I¡¯m so sorry! I¡¯m sorry!¡± The woman with the baby carriage apologized repeatedly. Liu Mei shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡±


    Her knee was scraped, her stockings torn, and it seemed like her foot was twisted. It hurt a bit when she tried to stand up.


    ¡°Come sit over there.¡± Fu Gui helped her up, seeing the blood seeping through her stockings.


    ¡°No need, I will go talk business first.¡±


    ¡°I told you not to wear high heels, but you never listen. Now you know it hurts when you fall.¡± Ma Lu coldly said.


    Fu Gui glared at him, ¡°Is it useful to say this after she¡¯s fallen? Hindsight!¡±


    ¡°Who do you think you are?¡± Ma Lu stared back, refusing to show weakness.


    Feeling that the two men were about to start arguing, Liu Mei tried to mediate.


    ¡°Can you both stop for my sake?¡±


    Fu Gui stopped talking, but Ma Lu persisted in staring at Fu Gui, ¡°When you have time, manage yourself better, and don¡¯t get too close to other people¡¯s girlfriends!¡±


    Fu Gui looked at Liu Mei and said nothing.


    He didn¡¯t want to argue with someone like Ma Lu, out of respect for Liu Mei.


    With the gaze of a victor, Ma Lu walked away, and Fu Gui stared at their retreating figures, his eyes filled with deep emotions.


    Other people¡¯s girlfriends, huh¡­


    But does such a man really deserve such a good girlfriend?


    ¡°Sir, do you still want to book this house?¡± The sales clerk, unsure about the situation between the three, politely asked from the side.


    ¡°Book it.¡±


    ¡°Could you give him a discount, Boss Yu?¡±


    Fu Gui looked to the side and saw that Xiao Qian and Big Brother Yu had returned at some point, standing together.


    ¡°Come on, Fu Gui, I¡¯ll go with you, and use my name.¡± Eldest Brother had just gone into the office with Xiao Qian to discuss matters when they saw the scene on the surveillance camera. Eldest Brother fully supported Fu Gui¡¯s behavior¡ªeven though he couldn¡¯t hear any sound, daring to confront Ma Lu was commendable.


    ¡°No need, I can afford one house.¡±


    At this moment, Fu Gui carried the aura of a domineering CEO.


    ¡°You don¡¯t work in this area, so why buy a house here, just to win a bet?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy it for its potential increase in value and leave it vacant.¡± Fu Gui politely declined Eldest Brother¡¯s offer of a discount and went to pay directly.


    ¡°This kid is too straight-laced because of his official position. Otherwise, if he took private jobs, he could mix quite well.¡± Xiao Qian gave a genuine evaluation of Fu Gui as she looked at his retreating figure.


    She said this for Eldest Brother to hear.


    Eldest Brother chuckled, ¡°He¡¯s quite a man.¡±


    It was uncertain whether Fu Gui¡¯s impulsive house-buying behavior was to win a bet against Ma Lu or to impress a beauty, but today¡¯s actions overturned Eldest Brother¡¯s impression of him.


    Alright, this gossip was juicy enough to report back to Eldest Sister-in-law. Eldest Brother could already imagine how happy she would be upon hearing this dramatic story.


    ¡°Capable men rarely take their anger out on women. Although our Fu Gui isn¡¯t a perfect man, he¡¯s flawless when it comes to treating family members and women.¡±

 Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: Chapter 707: A crying child does not necessarily get milk

    Chapter 733: Chapter 707: A crying child does not necessarily get milk


    Through the incident of Fu Gui angrily buying a house, Xiao Qian summarized an unbreakable truth.


    Every resolute man, when pursuing a woman, will transform into a domineering CEO. Even if he is a gentle person at heart, he would impulsively do something flashy when provoked.


    This move was just an act of defiance by an older, knowledgeable man for the sake of a beauty, but it made Boss Yu very pleased.


    Taking advantage of Fu Gui paying, Eldest Brother called the manager over, whispered a few words, and the manager nodded in understanding.


    Xiao Qian played with her nails out of boredom, ¡°Eldest Brother, isn¡¯t this cheating?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s our own business, we shouldn¡¯t let outsiders benefit from it.¡± Eldest Brother admitted to cheating without a care.


    ¡°Ah, you cunning businessmen, tsk tsk!¡±


    Eldest Brother laughed at Xiao Qian¡¯s pretentiousness, ¡°The first prize goes to Fu Gui, do you want the second prize?¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°It seems to be an imported set of household appliances. Isn¡¯t your house still empty? This should be just right.¡±


    ¡°You should go to our house and experience your younger brother¡¯s bizarre taste.¡±


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t have much to do with our family now. He¡¯s your man. Our old lady said that from now on, whenever Youngest Brother Yu does something idiotic, it¡¯s on you.¡± Eldest Brother could imagine that his younger brother wouldn¡¯t create anything good without having to go there.


    ¡°Our old lady would never say such a thing, you made that up.¡±


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    With his lie exposed, Eldest Brother laughed like Maitreya Buddha.


    ¡°Seriously, Xiao Qian, you need to keep your husband in check in the future. Whenever it involves you, whether it¡¯s day or night, he¡¯ll harass me whenever he feels like it. You need to control him!¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, if I control him, will I still receive lottery tickets that are guaranteed to win when I come over? This is called ¡®the child who cries gets the milk¡¯. Xiao Qiang and I are both from the working class. We¡¯re both poor. Didn¡¯t they say, let a part of the people become rich first, and then everyone will become rich together?¡±


    Eldest Brother¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°How do you and your husband have such similar ways of speaking? What on earth are you counting as working-class?¡±


    Which working-class individual charges by the second when they see a doctor? This is a little rich woman! And her husband, with a six-figure annual salary? How can they pretend to be poor?


    ¡°We haven¡¯t deviated yet.¡± Xiao Qian showed a bright smile, ¡°Once we move in together, I think we¡¯ll deviate even more.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    In recent years, Xiao Qiang and Xiao Mei have been living separately. Their combat power soars when they¡¯re apart. If these two cunning individuals were to come together, their lives would undoubtedly be full of excitement¡­


    Boss Yu silently decided to avoid Lin City as much as possible in the future. Eldest Brother had a premonition that he would be skinned alive every time he came; it used to be Yu Papi and Chen Papi, but now the two of them had combined forces. Who knows what kind of trouble it would bring?


    However, this thought was fleeting. Eldest Brother knew he couldn¡¯t stay away from Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Xiao Qian, let¡¯s be serious. You have to cure the person in the file I gave you earlier. I already boasted about it, and it involves a big deal for our family. If you help your elder brother fix this, you can have anything you want.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need anything in particular, just fix the room your younger brother messed up for me, so it¡¯s livable.¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s bag now contained a sealed brown paper bag. Eldest Brother had brought Xiao Qian upstairs intending to discuss the matter properly, but before he could say anything, he was called away by a subordinate¡¯s phone call.


    As soon as he left, he saw Fu Gui arguing with Ma Lu. Eldest Brother put aside his official business to gather gossip for his wife.


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t in a hurry to look either. She didn¡¯t believe there was a case she couldn¡¯t handle, so she tacitly accepted Eldest Brother¡¯s request.


    ¡°What did he do to the room?¡± Eldest Brother asked Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian took out her phone and showed him the shocking effect captured by the million-pixel camera.


    Eldest Brother silently looked at it and swallowed his saliva.


    ¡°I should find another psychologist to help me. Perhaps Fu Gui can cure it?¡±


    This was truly a divine house, so ugly and unbearable!


    Xiao Qian successfully shocked Eldest Brother, feeling satisfied. But after two seconds, she saw Eldest Brother laughing again.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, what are you laughing at?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m laughing because Youngest Brother Yu has really fooled you. You have no choice but to keep such an odd man. It¡¯s too late to regret it, our family doesn¡¯t do refunds, hahaha!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Fine, you win.


    There was a fountain in front of the sales office, and further ahead was the parking lot. Liu Mei walked with Ma Lu, and as always, he walked ahead without looking back.


    It was like this during their previous dates. Although they only went on a few dates, he always walked ahead unblinkingly. If she sped up, he would walk even faster. He had previously explained that tough men shouldn¡¯t get too close to women, and she believed him.


    Liu Mei didn¡¯t care much about the matters between men and women, but when she came to Xiao Qian¡¯s side, her views began to change. She observed the way her elder brother and sister-in-law interacted and remembered the things that Xiao Qian taught her. Liu Mei felt that she had become a bit greedy.


    Perhaps marriage shouldn¡¯t be as simple as two people walking together. Whether they can chat while walking and whether they have a common language is important.


    Especially during the house viewing earlier, Brother Fu Gui¡¯s performance, who had been staying by her side, made Liu Mei suddenly feel a little emotional. Not all men are like Ma Lu.


    Ma Lu didn¡¯t notice the whirlwind of thoughts going through Liu Mei¡¯s mind. He walked quickly ahead, stopping when he reached the sparsely populated parking lot. Lost in her thoughts, Liu Mei didn¡¯t notice that he had stopped and almost bumped into the back of Ma Lu.


    ¡°How old are you, can¡¯t you watch where you¡¯re going?¡±


    It was the same tone of impatience. She hadn¡¯t felt particularly uncomfortable before, but Liu Mei couldn¡¯t help thinking about how concerned Liao Fu Gui looked when she fell earlier and how nervously he asked if she was in pain.


    ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you today? Why were you walking so close to that man?¡± Ma Lu had been irritated all morning.


    ¡°Why were you so far away from me?¡± She could have just turned around and walked to him, but he stood so far away, only caring about being with his family.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you walk over on your own? Do you see any other men actively seeking out women?¡± Ma Lu grew up in an environment where men held a superior position to women. He believed that being overly close to his girlfriend would give people the impression that he had lowered his value, especially since Liu Mei¡¯s family was better off than his. Everyone would think he was only interested in money if he was too close to Liu Mei.


    ¡°There are many. My elder brother has always been by my sister-in-law¡¯s side. But I don¡¯t blame you, it¡¯s my fault for choosing you in the first place. We¡¯re just wasting each other¡¯s time.¡±


    Liu Mei had a change of heart.


    ¡°What do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s break up.¡±

 Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: Chapter 709: Slap in the Face While Its Now

    Chapter 735: Chapter 709: Slap in the Face While It¡¯s Now


    Upon hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Ma Lu¡¯s first reaction was disbelief.


    No, it¡¯s impossible. Didn¡¯t she say her family was just ordinary civil servants? Because of this, Ma Lu hesitated for a long time as he actually had a few backup options. After making comparisons, he finally chose Liu Mei, even though there were some who were better suited ¡ª mainly because women with better conditions wouldn¡¯t care for a guy like him, height alone held him back.


    ¡°Boss Yu! You¡¯re here!¡± A manager-like person came running, addressing Big Brother Yu respectfully, ¡°The leader of the Planning Bureau has been waiting for you for quite a while ¡ª¡±


    ¡°Let him wait!¡± Elder brother waved his hand impatiently. What leader could be more important than gathering gossip first-hand?


    Big brother felt that if he didn¡¯t broadcast this to Eldest Sister-in-law, he would be kneeling to do laundry later on. No, not possibly, he definitely would be kneeling to do laundry!


    Xiao Qian¡¯s last words were like dropping a nuclear bomb in Ma Lu¡¯s heart. The plot twist was too much!


    What could be more exciting than finding out a woman¡¯s family is incredibly wealthy after breaking up? What could hurt more than this?


    ¡°He, he, he¡¯s your elder brother?¡± Ma Lu stuttered. In his mind, real estate developers only meant one thing: rich!


    ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Mei was quite happy to see her big brother coming. She had a good relationship with all four of the Yu siblings, but she was unwilling to talk more with Ma Lu. Since she slapped Ma Lu, she felt disgusted that he dared to mention her sister-in-law!


    Little did she know the turmoil in Ma Lu¡¯s heart at this moment, which could be described in four words: engulfed by stormy waves!


    Xiao Qian enjoyed Ma Lu¡¯s expression while delivering a finishing blow.


    ¡°Liu Mei¡¯s family might not be as wealthy as Big Brother, but her parents have high-ranking positions in their agencies. You can rest assured that the accompanying car is from legitimate revenue, Liu Mei¡¯s parents are clean officials. The money comes from her designer brother who also bought a house in the county town for Liu Mei¡¯s parents. Even though their daughter is getting married, they want her to visit home often. When Liu Mei goes home, she will have a place to stay.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s words brought tears to Liu Mei¡¯s eyes. She had always thought her parents were not close to her, but they had been preparing for her marriage. Even though they had expressed their dislike for Ma Lu, they still made thorough preparations for her.


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    Ma Lu¡¯s eyes also turned red, but it was not from being touched, but from the fire of anger.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you a registered resident of the county town?¡± Ma Lu felt like his winning lottery ticket had been blown away. A high-ranking position ¡ª Liu Mei had such a background?!


    These successive stimuli made Ma Lu¡¯s heart race, and he could not even care about the pain on his face from Liu Mei¡¯s slap.


    He really couldn¡¯t imagine that this girl who always wore cheap clothes and was very casual had such a background at home!


    This background overshadowed the blind dates he had been on before ¡ª while maintaining a relationship with Liu Mei, Ma Lu also met several other women for blind dates. They mostly kept in touch, but eventually, he reluctantly chose Liu Mei, even though he had a million reasons not to.


    But he never expected that the moment Liu Mei broke up with him, she would reveal such an astonishing family background!


    He was so close to soaring to success!


    After realizing Xiao Qian¡¯s intention, Big Brother couldn¡¯t be happier.


    It was freaking awesome! This man¡¯s facial expression was worth capturing in a photograph to show his gossip-loving wife and mother. It was simply too unfortunate that he couldn¡¯t!


    But no problem! He could re-enact it in real time! This extremely satisfying occurrence, once broadcast, Big Brother felt his status within the family would skyrocket!


    While being very happy inside, Big Brother pretended not to know that Liu Mei had already broken up with Ma Lu and cooperated with Xiao Qian by saying.


    ¡°Liu Mei is a soft-hearted girl who has had a weak health since childhood. All elder brothers in our family adore her, and we have connections in various circles. No one could bear to see you two struggle as a couple. So, Liu Mei, whatever you want for your wedding, I will give it to you.¡±


    I want a Cherokee, I want a house, oh, no, I just want a cushy job so that my career will be smooth after my contract expires. Seeking a rich beautiful woman and climbing to the peak of life! Ma Lu¡¯s greedy inner voice was howling endlessly.


    But Liu Mei¡¯s words crushed Ma Lu¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Big Brother, we are not getting married. He¡¯s not suitable for me, we just decided to break up!¡±


    After finishing her sentence, Liu Mei glanced at Xiao Qian, who nodded approvingly.


    ¡°We haven¡¯t broken up!¡±


    Not embracing such a golden opportunity would make him uneasy for the rest of his life.


    ¡°We have broken up.¡± Liu Mei said seriously to Ma Lu.


    ¡°I can¡¯t meet your demands, nor do I want to change myself for anyone else¡¯s sake. I simply like to wear high heels when I¡¯m not practicing martial arts, and I like to laugh wildly. I can¡¯t afford to let my family buy a house for your parents to live in, nor can I keep bearing sons for you. I can¡¯t stand you speaking ill of my family. Every time you say something, I want to beat you up. So before I beat you to death, you better leave.¡±


    Beautifully said! Big Brother Yu and Xiao Qian thought so too.


    There¡¯s no need to fight or change the views of these Phoenix Men, even if their views have been shaped for decades. You can choose not to change yourself to cater to their values, and believing that Phoenix Men would love and change for you is wishful thinking.


    To deal with such people, breaking up and distancing oneself is the harshest punishment. What could be more painful than seeing but not being able to have?


    At this moment, Ma Lu could no longer maintain his image of being a cool, shining god. He wanted to salvage his golden opportunity, but Boss Qian spoke.


    ¡°What you feel sorrowful for is not losing love, but not gaining wealth. Our family won¡¯t allow Liu Mei to marry such a person.¡±


    ¡°I have feelings for Liu Mei.¡± Ma Lu argued.


    ¡°During your time together, how many times have you called her?¡±


    ¡°¡­I¡¯ve been quite busy with work.¡±


    ¡°For a man to say he¡¯s too busy for a woman means either ¡®you¡¯re my backup option¡¯ or ¡®I¡¯m more interested in my work than you¡¯. Which one are you?¡±


    Both, but he couldn¡¯t say it out loud.


    At this moment, Ma Lu¡¯s heart was being burned by seething fire. She insisted on breaking up! With a determined heart, Ma Lu made a surprising move.


    ¡°Liu Mei! Don¡¯t leave me, I truly like you!¡±


    He tightly hugged Liu Mei from behind!


    Liu Mei was shocked, as were Big Brother and Xiao Qian.


    They had never seen such a shameless man!


    ¡°Let her go!¡± Fu Gui suddenly ran from behind, yanking Ma Lu away from Liu Mei and kicking him. He would make this impudent, unashamed man suffer!

 Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: Chapter 711: Keep Waiting If Youre Not Afraid of Facing Consequences

    Chapter 737: Chapter 711: Keep Waiting If You¡¯re Not Afraid of Facing Consequences


    Realizing he couldn¡¯t win an argument with the always logical and heart-tugging Xiao Qian, Ma Lu turned his gaze towards Eldest Brother, hoping he could ask his bodyguard to back off.


    ¡°My parents truly hold Liu Mei in high regard. They traveled all this way just to see her, and I hope you¡¯ll allow me another chance to talk to her. I¡¯m afraid they won¡¯t be able to bear it.¡±


    Playing the elder card again! This tactic hardly worked on Liu Mei, and now he still thought he could persuade the smooth-talking Eldest Brother?


    Eldest Brother nodded, and said to Ma Lu with a stern face.


    ¡°Indeed, it is not easy coming all this way. It would be embarrassing to send you home empty-handed after a breakup. Xiao Qian, what do you think we should do?¡±


    ¡°How about this, to compensate your family for traveling such a distance, whichever house you liked today, Eldest Brother will give you a 5% discount if you pay in full.¡±


    Eldest Brother chuckled inwardly. Xiao Qian was indeed merciless. If the Ma family could afford to buy a house in full, why would they pin their hopes on Liu Mei?


    This was like dangling a piece of meat in front of Ma Lu¡¯s mouth then stepping on it before tossing it aside, teasing him to the brink of madness.


    For Xiao Qian¡¯s ruthlessness, Eldest Brother wanted to say, ¡°Well done!¡±


    Sometimes, Boss Qian was amazed at the shamelessness of some people, like Ma Lu, for instance.


    Liu Mei had already told him clearly. If he had as much pride and dignity as he had shown before, he should have just left.


    But he did not leave. His persistence to see Liu Mei and Fu Gui was just an attempt to wheedle Eldest Brother, despite the bodyguard blocking his way.


    Eldest Brother didn¡¯t want to waste time with this sort of person. Having witnessed the spectacle and gathered enough gossip to share with Madam, he ignored Ma Lu and said to Xiao Qian,


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    ¡°You handle it. I¡¯m going to meet some people from the city.¡±


    Xiao Qian nodded, and after leaving the bodyguard to assist, Eldest Brother left. Xiao Qian then disdainfully said to Ma Lu,


    ¡°Our Meizi has very soft hands. From a life perspective, women with soft hands have great luck with men. It seems indeed to be the case. Good women are hot in demand. If you don¡¯t cherish them, others are ready to snatch them away!¡±¡±


    ¡°Fourth Sister-in-law, shall I throw him out?¡± the bodyguard respectfully asked Xiao Qian.


    Having worked with Boss Yu for years, he knew the power of Xiao Qian, the Fourth daughter-in-law of the Old Yu Family, whom the boss held in high regard. Therefore, he treated Xiao Qian with extra courtesy.


    In Ma Lu¡¯s eyes, this courtesy seemed to mean something else.


    Fourth Sister-in-law¡­This woman is not a mistress, she¡¯s a fourth wife?!


    ¡°No need to throw. Treat our guests with respect. We are open for business. If he wishes to stay, let him. Just don¡¯t let him or his people bother us.¡± Xiao Qian said carelessly but cruelly to Ma Lu, acting like a queen.


    ¡°I want you to see with your own eyes what you have lost.¡±


    When some people miss out, it¡¯s for a lifetime. Boss Qian intended to torment Ma Lu, to make him regret a lifetime. No one could trifle with the emotions of those around Boss Qian.


    Xiao Qian left with a flourish. The prize award was about to start, and she had to receive her internal grand prize.


    The bodyguard kindly advised Ma Lu, ¡°If I were you, I would leave immediately with my family. Do not provoke our Fourth Sister-in-law.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t leave!¡± He was not resigned yet. He didn¡¯t believe that Xiao Qian, a ¡°fourth wife¡±, could obliterate his two-year-long emotional investment. He decided to stay and put forth his last-ditch effort. He had to recapture Liu Mei¡¯s money!


    No, it was Liu Mei¡¯s heart!!!


    Good words could hardly dissuade a determined man. The bodyguard looked at Ma Lu sympathetically. The latter still had no idea who he was messing with, had he?


    Never mind, as long as Fourth Sister-in-law had given orders not to interfere and cause trouble, he would fulfill his duty. He stayed, watching this oblivious idiot stay as well.


    Fu Gui and Liu Mei sat in the front VIP seats, waiting for the awards. Liu Mei seemed a bit deflated after the breakup.


    Her heart was in turmoil. Having broken up with her ex-boyfriend and seeing Fu Gui get into a skirmish with Ma Lu, she wanted to leave and sort out her relationships. But Fu Gui wouldn¡¯t let her. He argued that she hadn¡¯t done anything wrong and there was no need for her to leave first. If anyone should leave, it should be that meddling family!


    It was at this moment that Fu Gui¡¯s stubborn intellectualism surfaced completely. Today, he had shattered his mild and elegant image in Liu Mei¡¯s eyes: he had fought with someone, and he had also said, ¡°Your father is a claw.¡± But he still held Liu Mei¡¯s hand¡­


    The thought of him holding her hand made Liu Mei¡¯s heart beat faster, and feelings of confusion surged within her. It was hard to define the mix of feelings.


    Xiao Qian returned after handling Ma Lu¡¯s case.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, hurry up, they¡¯re about to start.¡± Fu Gui called Xiao Qian over. Xiao Qian nodded, sitting to Liu Mei¡¯s left. Now that Liu Mei was seated between Xiao Qian and Fu Gui, she felt different from normal times, and her heart was in turmoil.


    ¡°Liu Mei!¡± Ma Lu shouted Liu Mei¡¯s name as he entered, causing everyone to turn around.


    The position was in the second-floor banquet hall of the sales office, filled with homeowners who signed contracts today. Hearing the voice, everyone turned around, including Liu Mei.


    Ma Lu immediately looked at Liu Mei, his eyes full of intense love and unstirred affection.


    As a result, Liu Mei just glanced at him and then turned away. His ardent gaze went in vain, but both Xiao Qian and Liao Fugui still looked at him, amazed at his shamelessness.


    Ma Lu wanted to come over and find Liu Mei, but the bodyguard was still following. He had not forgotten his duty.


    ¡°Sir, you can¡¯t come over here. If you persist, I will call my brothers to escort you out. Only homeowners are allowed in here. Do you have a property contract?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± How could he have that! The woman who could afford a house had been snatched away!


    Ma Lu had no choice but to leave. As soon as he stepped out, he saw his family looking annoyed.


    ¡°Where have you been! We couldn¡¯t find you anywhere! The lottery has already started, and aren¡¯t we supposed to eat after it? Why aren¡¯t they letting us in? Where did Liu Mei go?¡± They seemed irritated. Mother Ma saw Liu Mei enter earlier and also wanted to get in, but was stopped at the entrance, which made her frustrated.


    Ma Lu was even more upset, but he couldn¡¯t tell Mother Ma that Liu Mei had dumped him.


    ¡°You all go back first. I¡¯ve got some matters to sort out.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t we talk about having dinner?¡± Ma Qing was not satisfied, remembering the 250-dollar dress she bought yesterday, and she looked forward to having the luxurious buffet that was rumored to include lobster and abalone.


    ¡°What dinner! Just go!¡± Ma Lu was furious when he saw her.


    ¡°Mom, look at my brother!¡± Ma Qing was still clueless about the situation.


    ¡°Did you buy a house today, Little Lu?¡± Mother Ma was also clueless, dreaming about becoming a city dweller.


    ¡°All of you leave!¡± Ma Lu blew up. How annoying these embarrassing relatives were! They cost him the opportunity to move up. He really hated them!


    The bodyguard standing aside watching couldn¡¯t help but sneer. Oh, the ugliness of human nature! For money, people could argue with outsiders and turn against their own family. This man, who just told Fourth Sister-in-law how filial he was, didn¡¯t seem all that filial after all¡­..


    After dismissing his confused family, Ma Lu continued to wait at the door. He couldn¡¯t see what was happening inside the banquet hall, but he could hear the sound from the audio speaker. Right now, they were presenting a show.


    He would definitely wait for Liu Mei to come out.


    The bodyguard went in and reported the situation to Xiao Qian. Boss Qian smiled. If he was willing to wait, then he could continue waiting, and brace himself to be humiliated.

 Chapter 738 - Chapter 738: Chapter 712: I Am That Legendary Fourth Brother

    Chapter 738: Chapter 712: I Am That Legendary Fourth Brother


    Xiao Qian focused her gaze on the stage, where the program had reached its last part, and the lottery was about to be drawn.


    The three of them sat in a row, each with their own thoughts. Liu Mei felt uneasy and thought it would be strange not to say something, so she randomly chose a topic while seeing Xiao Qian and Fu Gui holding lottery tickets in their hands.


    ¡°How come you both have lottery tickets? My elder brother is biased, he didn¡¯t give me one.¡±


    ¡°Here, you can have mine.¡± Fu Gui handed his lottery ticket to Liu Mei.


    ¡°My elder brother gave me one because Xiao Qiang threatened him. I guess it¡¯s like an insider¡¯s advantage for family members. But, Brother Fu Gui didn¡¯t get it that way, he bought a house.¡±


    ¡°Ah?!¡± Liu Mei was so surprised, the ticket in her hand was from Brother Fu Gui buying a house?


    ¡°Brother Fu Gui, I thought you didn¡¯t work here? Why did you buy a house?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I fell in love with a girl, and I want to transfer over here!¡± Fu Gui mustered up his courage, and Xiao Qian almost whistled.


    Who would have thought that this quiet man, when he starts being affectionate, could be so¡­ wow!


    ¡°Ah¡­ I wish you success. I don¡¯t want this anymore.¡± Liu Mei stuffed the ticket back into Fu Gui¡¯s hand.


    She felt uncomfortable in her heart. She hadn¡¯t felt this uncomfortable when she asked Ma Lu to break up just now. Now her chest was stuffy!


    Perhaps it¡¯s because the air in the room wasn¡¯t circulating well¡­


    ¡°Actually, the girl I like, she, she¡¯s¡­¡± Fu Gui gathered up his courage, as Xiao Qian gave him a thumbs-up gesture, ¡°You got this, young man!¡±


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    ¡°Ah! It¡¯s time for the drawing!¡± Liu Mei didn¡¯t want to hear who he liked, as it would make the air in the room even heavier. She pointed at the stage and pretended to be very excited.


    Liao Fugui felt a little stuffy and wasn¡¯t giving up. He would talk about it once they went out!


    As the last few big prizes were drawn, the atmosphere got a little tense.


    Without surprise, Xiao Qian won a second prize ¨C a whole set of imported home appliances. She went up on stage to receive the symbolic ticket for the second prize, redeemable for the prize, amid the envious and jealous looks from the crowd.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, you stay and have a buffet. I¡¯ll take Liu Mei for a stroll.¡± Fu Gui wanted to get rid of the Lightbulb [Liu Mei].


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to stay and see who wins the first prize?¡± Xiao Qian despised Liao Fugui in her heart for being more interested in romance over friendship.


    ¡°I¡¯ve always had bad luck with money since I was a kid. This kind of thing has nothing to do with me.¡± Fu Gui thought that the Ma family had all left, so he could also leave with Liu Mei.


    Just after Fu Gui finished speaking, the excited host on stage announced a number, ¡°Congratulations to Mr. Liao with the number ending 8888 for winning a luxury trip to the Maldives!¡±


    Xiao Qian revealed an implied smile and patted Fu Gui¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Looks like your luck is turning around, it¡¯s a luxury trip for two!¡±


    The key is that it¡¯s for two¡­


    ¡°Wow! Brother Fu Gui, you won a prize!¡± Liu Mei happily said to Fu Gui.


    Fu Gui was also stunned and looked at his ticket. Indeed, it was that number. Did he really win?


    While he was still in a daze and couldn¡¯t react, it was Xiao Qian who pushed him and then he came to his senses and went up to receive his prize.


    Ma Lu, who was outside, heard the host announce Liao Fugui¡¯s name and asked him to come on stage to receive his prize, his face turning green. He firmly believed it was Liu Mei¡¯s elder brother playing favorites.


    If Liu Mei hadn¡¯t been angry with him, this prize would have been his.


    Although his job didn¡¯t allow him to travel abroad, he could have let his parents go instead. They had been working hard for a lifetime and never traveled too far.


    Shouldn¡¯t this all have been his¡­ Ma Lu felt a little confused, as if there was a big hole in his heart, gushing blood.


    When the host presented the prizes to others, it was quick, especially when Xiao Qian went up on stage wearing sunglasses, received her prize ticket, and left without saying a word. But when it got to Fu Gui, the host wouldn¡¯t let him go.


    ¡°The gentleman is young. May I ask, what did you like about our property? And why did you choose to buy a house in our property?¡±


    ¡°The girl I like really likes it here. I¡¯m fine with anything.¡± Fu Gui said, stealing a glance at Liu Mei.


    But the host still didn¡¯t let Fu Gui go and asked exaggeratedly, ¡°You look like a loving husband who cares for his wife. You chose our community because you love and care for your wife. I see you¡¯re wearing glasses. May I ask your highest education level?¡±


    Can you just stop talking¡­ Fu Gui really wanted to reply like that, but he didn¡¯t know the host was actually acting on someone¡¯s behalf, it was all Boss Qian¡¯s request.


    ¡°I have a PhD.¡±Ma Lu tightened his lips when he heard this, not wanting to admit that he was a bit jealous. He stubbornly muttered in his heart that intellectuals were just poor scholars with outdated and pretentious ideas.


    The host on the stage exaggeratedly praised, ¡°Yes, the slogan of our community is a highbrow community with elegant people and noble lifestyles. Not only do we have doctors in our community, but we are also close to key primary schools and key high schools in the city! So your children can enjoy the best education!¡±


    Liao Fugui was asked several questions by the female host on the stage, and almost every one of them irritated Ma Lu enough. He roughly concluded that this Four-eyed guy had a higher education, more money to buy a house in full, and a better job than him¡­


    Ma Lu felt his heart pierced.


    Suddenly, he saw a man wearing sunglasses walking towards them, and Ma Lu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°Vice President Yu!¡±


    Although he had never directly spoken to Vice President Yu, he had seen him from afar and was deeply impressed by the young Big Boss.


    Yu Minglang took off his sunglasses, squinted at him, then looked at the door of the banquet hall not far away, and raised the corner of his mouth.


    He had been so busy with his work all morning that he had no time to eavesdrop on Xiao Qian¡¯s situation. Seeing Ma Lu being shut out of the door, Yu Minglang could guess what had happened.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°I come from ¡ª¡±


    ¡°I know who you are. Just say what you want.¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s a bit presumptuous, I don¡¯t know how to say it ¡ª¡±


    ¡°Stop beating around the bush.¡± Yu Minglang didn¡¯t give him any chance and was too lazy to listen to his rambling.


    ¡°So, I know you are close to Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s husband, and there¡¯s something I really shouldn¡¯t say, but¡­ I really can¡¯t stand this kind of thing, so I¡¯ll just tell you directly.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at him sideways, and Ma Lu felt uncomfortable, feeling that this man¡¯s eyes were particularly terrifying, so sharp that people couldn¡¯t look directly at him.


    ¡°I really can¡¯t stand her having inappropriate relationships with a real estate businessman as a married person. This behavior is something that should be taken to court!¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Huh? Why is his reaction so calm? Why is there no surprised expression?


    Ma Lu was unconvinced and added another sentence.


    ¡°She is also the mistress of the real estate businessman. I even heard the Security Guard calling her Fourth Sister-in-law!¡±


    Yu Minglang looked down and nodded. He was dressed casually, so it would be easy to handle.


    Ma Lu seemed to want to say more, exposing and informing everything, and discrediting Xiao Qian as if she were a modern-day Pan Jinlian.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t see how close she was to that businessman ¡ª¡±


    ¡°That businessman is my brother.¡±


    ¡°Ah?!¡±


    ¡°I am the fourth in my family.¡±


    Ma Lu¡¯s brain was still in a blank state when he saw Vice President Yu, who was never careless about his words and smiles, suddenly laugh.


    ¡°I¡¯m not at work at the moment, so ¡ª¡±


    Bang!


    Ma Lu covered his eyes, feeling the stars in the sky. Why did he get beaten as he came for justice?


    Yu Minglang showed a bloodthirsty smile, ¡°I am the fourth, so is there anything wrong with everyone calling her Fourth Sister-in-law?¡±


    Looking at Ma Lu¡¯s expression, whether he was knocked out or frightened, Yu Minglang added another sentence.


    ¡°I am Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s husband, the legendary Fourth Brother.¡±


    Ko!


    Instant kill!

 Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: Chapter 714: Any love that does not aim for marriage is hooliganism.

    Chapter 740: Chapter 714: Any love that does not aim for marriage is hooliganism.


    After picking a pair of shoes, Fu Gui asked the shopping guide to print the receipt, but instead of hurrying to pay, he clenched the receipt and took Liu Mei to the high heels section next door.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about this brand from my colleagues, they say it¡¯s quite comfortable and not wearisome. Have a look and see which ones you like?¡±


    ¡°You¡­ Don¡¯t mind me wearing high heels?¡±


    ¡°Women love dressing up, which is completely normal. As long as your choice of shoe doesn¡¯t make you fall, I am all for it. I don¡¯t feel undermined if a woman is taller than me with her heels on. A man¡¯s dignity is not defined by his height. Respecting a woman¡¯s aesthetics is a part of decorum.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Liu Mei suddenly found Brother Fu Gui¡­ so cool!


    Especially compared to the previous behavior of some others, he was absolutely striking!


    After buying the shoes, he dragged Liu Mei to the women¡¯s clothing section.


    ¡°Brother Fu Gui, don¡¯t we need to buy clothes?¡±


    ¡°You have long and beautiful legs, it would be a pity not to wear skirts. Even Auntie Jia, who is nearly 50, keeps up the habit of wearing skirts. My dad often says that maintaining grace and composure for a woman not only boosts her confidence but also brightens the world.¡±


    Spouting off the pep talk his dad used to win over his spouse, Fu Gui copied it verbatim lie for lie.


    It worked brilliantly. Liu Mei¡¯s face immediately flushed. What a compliment~


    The shopping guide, seeing this scene, tactfully chimed in, ¡°Madam, you have an amazing figure. The cuts of our clothes specifically suit tall girls. But it¡¯s rare to find someone with such a perfect figure as yours. Look how considerate your boyfriend is.¡±


    ¡°He is not¡ª¡±


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    ¡°Try this!¡± Fu Gui immediately picked up a piece of clothing and interrupted Liu Mei.


    If he isn¡¯t now, will he still not be later?


    That might not be true!


    No, it should be put this way ¨C if he isn¡¯t now, will he not be in a while?


    Fu Gui suddenly felt it¡¯s a great time to confess his feelings today.


    Behind Fu Gui¡¯s strong encouragement, Liu Mei tried on a few pieces. Skirts above the knee felt slightly odd, but he continually praised her appearance, so Liu Mei happily tried them on.


    While she was in the fitting room, Fu Gui settled the bill. Liu Mei felt embarrassed after finding out.


    ¡°How much was it? Let me repay you.¡±


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t much. Consider it as me sharing my joy after winning a big prize.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s really embarrassing¡­¡± Liu Mei knew that a woman shouldn¡¯t accept gifts from a man too casually. In their two-year relationship, Ma Lu had only bought her an ice cream of 50 cents ¨C the kind without cream.


    ¡°Liu Mei, do you like the Maldives?¡±


    ¡°I do.¡±


    ¡°Then¡­ would you like to go with me?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°What I¡¯m trying to say is ¨C Please be my girlfriend, with marriage in mind!¡±


    He blurted it out! Fu Gui set off fireworks in his heart, and so did Liu Mei.


    ¡°Madam, please accept such a wonderful gentleman¡¯s proposal. We can all see that he truly likes you!¡± The shopping guide served her big-spender customer with utmost enthusiasm.


    ¡°I¡¯m not much of a sweet talker, but I promise to treat you nicely and make you happy every day. Will you give me a chance?¡±


    ¡°But I was supposed to get married this year, are you¡­ okay with that?¡±


    In response to Liu Mei¡¯s shy query, Comrade Fu Gui answered decisively!


    ¡°Absolutely okay! Any courtship without the intent of marriage is not good!¡±


    And Comrade Fu Gui, does not want to be a bad person!


    For so many years, his family had arranged blind dates for him, but something always seemed lacking. Until he saw her in that moment, Fu Gui understood that the missing piece was the feeling Liu Mei gave him!


    Wanting to see her, hoping to meet her in dreams, liking someone could make a tongue-tied man confess his love, cause a thrifty man to splurge on buying a house, liking someone can change a person. If unwilling to change, it would imply the love is not strong enough.


    Once he understood this, everything became clear.


    ¡°Say yes to him!¡±


    ¡°Say yes to me!¡±


    Among the chorus of agreement from Fu Gui and all the shopping guides, Liu Mei blushed and nodded her head. Maybe it was worth a try. Sister-in-law was right, no one would always be unlucky, when things are meant to happen, they would.


    Liu Mei came home a bit late. After leaving the mall, she had gone on a date with Comrade Fu Gui. He had clearly explained his family situation. The two of them walked along the road, chatting happily, to the point where Liu Mei started to forget the pain of her recent breakup.


    Coming home, her mood was slow and relaxed. So, this was what love feels like. Compared to this, her past relationships seemed like child¡¯s play.


    When Liu Mei entered the door with big and small shopping bags, Xiao Qian was sitting on the sofa, scrutinizing some documents Eldest Brother had given her.


    When Xiao Qian saw Liu Mei come in, she just glanced up, seeing all those bags and Liu Mei¡¯s glowing, happy expression, she knew things had worked out.


    ¡°You finally deign to return? A grown-up woman wouldn¡¯t stick around.¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law~¡±


    ¡°Tsk-tsk! You can tell when a woman is in a new romance, even her voice is much sweeter.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t tease me. Actually, I want to tell you¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°That you and Fu Gui are now an item? Please don¡¯t mention it. Xiao Qiang asked me to pass on a message, he has no objections to you two being together. But if you¡¯re going to get married, Fu Gui has to call you, in other words, you will also have to call me sister-in-law; he can¡¯t call Brother Fu Gui.¡±


    ¡°Huh? Brother Lang knows too?¡± It hasn¡¯t even been a few hours since she gave her consent¡­


    ¡°Not just Brother Lang, according to the message recollected by Eldest Sister-in-law, your parents are very pleased with Liao Fugui, and your foster parents also like Liao Fugui very much. It is said that your father is already prepared to meet his future son-in-law. Uncle Liao and I also greeted each other, he plans to visit your house this weekend to discuss your and Fu Gui¡¯s relationship.¡±


    Liu Mei was shocked so much that everything dropped from her hands.


    What¡­ is happening?


    She was thrown into a muddle. How did her family, the Old Yu Family, and even Fu Gui¡¯s father find out when she had just accepted the proposal?


    ¡°Let me lay out the relationships for you. Brother Lang praised your move of dumping the scumbag. In less than 2 minutes, Eldest Sister-in-law knew about it. In less than 3 minutes, my mother-in-law knew, so your parents knew. Now let¡¯s talk about the other line ¨C I called Uncle Liao next, Uncle Liao found out that he knew your dad, so he immediately called your dad. The two families hit it off.¡±


    The circle was just that small, everyone knew what their households were like. Liu Mei¡¯s parents were highly satisfied with Fu Gui¡¯s father, especially after they had the previous suitor to contrast with. Fu Gui¡¯s dad was already open to his son even marrying a divorced woman with a kid, let alone such a good girl. Hence, there was a perfect match.


    ¡°Oh, I have another piece of exciting news for you, wanna hear it?¡± Xiao Qian said to Liu Mei.


    ¡°What exciting news?¡± Liu Mei asked.

 Chapter 742 - Chapter 742: Chapter 716: There are no big rules without Boss Qian

    Chapter 742: Chapter 716: There are no big rules without Boss Qian


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have a code of conduct? Cannot reveal client secrets.¡± Yu Minglang knew Xiao Qian¡¯s rules, so he never touched her files.


    ¡°This time it involves our family¡¯s interests, so I¡¯ll make an exception and let you have a look. If you can guess what I want to do after you finish reading it, I will give you¡­ like this!¡±


    Is his wife going to send out some big benefits?


    ¡°Guess first, if you¡¯re right, there¡¯ll be a reward, if not¡ª¡± Her finger pointed at his chest, ¡°you¡¯ll sleep on the floor.¡±


    ¡°Naughty.¡± Yu Minglang thought she was like a little demon, but he liked this demon¡¯s tricks.


    He focused on the information Xiao Qian showed him. At first glance, it seemed just like she said, ordinary psychologist would think it¡¯s just a scumbag trying to deceive a marriage.


    ¡°Does the family background of the woman that the scumbag wants to marry have anything to do with ours?¡± Xiao Qiang thought about her background, the man¡¯s background being fine means there must be a problem with the woman¡¯s side.


    That¡¯s the difference between top students and slackers. Slackers only see the surface. This file doesn¡¯t even say who this man is trying to marry, but Xiao Qian looked it up on her own initiative and saw that both families involved are prestigious. It wasn¡¯t difficult to find out who the woman was.


    Xiao Qiang¡¯s keenness made Boss Qian very satisfied. She liked smart men like this.


    ¡°Exactly, I found out that this woman¡¯s grandfather had a conflict with our father years ago, her grandfather withdrew and her eldest brother has been opposing our eldest brother in business ever since. Our families have been at odds and if I help this scumbag deceive a marriage, it¡¯ll only make things worse.¡±


    Yu Minglang frowned, these homosexual marriage scammers ought to crash into walls, they¡¯re too hateful.


    ¡°My eldest brother is now close to the scumbag¡¯s family, so he may not have looked at this case, or after looking at it, might not have given it much thought and gave it to me.¡±


    ¡°Now, pushing or not pushing is a conundrum. If you don¡¯t push, our family¡¯s feud with the woman¡¯s family will grow bigger. If you push, the man¡¯s family will turn against our eldest brother and he will face their combined attack after the two families become in-laws.¡±


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    Xiao Qian nodded, this dilemma was what bothered her.


    This is a multiple-choice question where both options are wrong, but Boss Qian had an idea on how to solve it with a King Bomb approach, she needed to give Xiao Qiang a heads up.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not take it. Let the eldest brother bear the responsibility of the trouble he has caused. Your situation isn¡¯t suitable for handling such cases.¡± Yu Minglang put aside the pros and cons, if both choices are wrong, he would rather keep his wife out of it. After all, the eldest brother¡¯s seniority won¡¯t be questioned overnight.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this won¡¯t happen. I can control my emotions. If I can¡¯t overcome my own issues, how can I provide psychological counseling to others in the future? By the way, I heard that Ni Jianren has been arrested again?¡±


    ¡°Who told you?¡±


    ¡°Zheng Xu called me and said Ni Jianren got arrested again.¡±


    Right after she came back, Xiao Qian hated this marriage scammer to the bone; she wished she could dig up his family¡¯s grave. Now, hearing his name again, it¡¯s as if he¡¯s a stranger to her.


    ¡°He¡¯s already behind bars for the second time. He was imprisoned once because of arson and became jobless after being released. He got into gambling and started cheating for money when he ran out, so he got caught again. This time, he will probably be locked up for a longer time.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for today¡¯s matter coinciding with this, Yu Minglang might never have mentioned it in his life. But Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t surprised that he knew about Ni Jianren¡¯s situation, because Yu Minglang was a man who showed concern through actions rather than words.


    ¡°He brought it upon himself by constantly trying to harm others for personal gain. He¡¯s just a stranger to me, you don¡¯t need to worry about my emotional fluctuations. I¡¯ve already figured out a one-shot-winning solution. Let¡¯s go the opposite route, there¡¯s no constant friend or enemy.¡±


    Yu Minglang suddenly understood what Xiao Qian wanted to do, and he couldn¡¯t help but laugh,


    Yes, this was his wife¡¯s bold style.


    ¡°Let me hear it, see what my Qian Bao¡¯s little heart has come up with.¡±


    ¡°You say it first, then you¡¯ll get your benefits.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s start¡­ come on, let¡¯s kiss!¡±


    Seeing that he was shameless, Xiao Qian was relieved; he knew what she wanted to do, so it would be easier!


    ¡°First, I¡¯ll write a diagnosis, not for the man¡¯s side, but for the woman¡¯s parents. I¡¯ll let them know that this man has an uncorrectable sexual orientation, then let the two families brawl and stir up muddy water; through the chaos, our eldest brother can fish and reap the benefits¡­¡±


    ¡°Your industry¡¯s code doesn¡¯t allow the disclosure of patient information, aren¡¯t you afraid that they will expose you and ruin your reputation?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced at him slyly, ¡°You only know one and not the other, huh? I will send a diagnostic letter to his family, but I might accidentally send it to the new house he and his fianc¨¦e are renovating, is it my fault if his fianc¨¦e sees it?¡±


    She took out her pen and paper, and with a stroke of it, the diagnosis was done. She stamped it with her seal, stuffed it into a pink envelope, and wrote ¡°Dear-For the man¡¯s attention¡± on the back.


    Anyone who sees this would surely misunderstand.


    Yu Minglang shook his head, his wife was cunning, like a little fox.


    This looks like a love letter, especially the intentional ¡°Dear¡± and ¡°For his attention¡± written on the back of the envelope. Even if the fianc¨¦e sees it, she will surely open it.


    Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang exchanged sly smiles, and the difficult task was resolved by the couple.


    ¡°Someone in our office needs to go there for work, so, instead of mailing it, I¡¯ll ask him to take it and hand deliver it while the woman is checking on the renovation. She¡¯ll have to open it.¡± Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian have developed an understanding of each other¡¯s thoughts. She took the initiative, and he knew to cooperate with her.


    No wonder people say they are the perfect match. They understand each other with one word and collaborate seamlessly.


    Since it¡¯s being hand-delivered tomorrow by someone going there by plane, it will arrive much sooner than if it were sent by mail, which brings great convenience for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°So smart, muah!¡± Xiao Qian rewarded him with a kiss, igniting Xiao Qiang¡¯s fire.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get done with this little broken stuff, now it¡¯s time for big business with my elder brother, my brother-in-law misses you¡­¡±


    The two were busy studying the big task under the quilt, while the pink envelope was thrown aside. No one would have thought that such a seemingly simple incident could lead to a shocking incident down the line.


    At daybreak, Liu Mei got up to make breakfast, and Yu Minglang returned home with steamed buns after his morning run.


    ¡°Brother, living with you is so great. Can you take me with you when my sister-in-law moves to your place?¡±


    ¡°Who wants to take you, this rice bucket? Go pester Fu Gui instead. Oh right, Liu Mei, did some new neighbors move in next door?¡± Yu Minglang noticed Yellow Hair from the house next door during his morning run.

 Chapter 745 - Chapter 745: Chapter 719: Jealousy Scene Surprises with Press Release News

    Chapter 745: Chapter 719: Jealousy Scene Surprises with Press Release News


    The atmosphere was very tense, and everyone was wary of Yu Minglang¡¯s anger.


    But Xiao Qian¡¯s attitude was the same as usual, being very impolite to Ming Lang.


    ¡°What are you arguing about? I know my own name. Just hurry up and put my breakfast on the table. Stop staring or I¡¯ll get angry!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth twitched, anger striding towards the table, and vindictively threw her breakfast forcefully onto the table, showing an air of ¡®I dare not speak against you, but I dare to vent my anger on your breakfast!¡¯


    ¡°If you spill a drop of the porridge, you¡¯ll sleep on the floor!¡± Xiao Qian turned around and focused on signing for the flowers.


    Yu Minglang immediately stiffened, while Liu Mei and Shuixian¡¯s gaze shifted to the crooked porridge box on the table¡­


    In just a moment, the angry Yu Xiaoqiang had quickly grabbed and steadied the porridge box and swiftly wiped the traces on the table with a napkin-like paper, showing Brother Lang¡¯s exceptional hand speed!


    Liu Mei was dumbfounded. If not for witnessing it all, she would have thought that the man before her, who coolly destroyed evidence and continued acting cool, was an illusion.


    After destroying the evidence, Yu Minglang sat on the sofa angrily staring at Xiao Qian hugging the bouquet, as if he wanted to tattoo ¡°I am eating vinegar (jealous)¡± on his face. Not only did he look jealous, but he also maintained a serious and angry look to show his disdain towards Xiao Qian¡¯s acceptance of flowers!


    He wanted her to clearly see his attitude!


    However, when Xiao Qian put down the flowers and sat down at the dining table, looking at the obviously reduced porridge and asking, his pretense was shattered!


    ¡°Yu Minglang, did you spill my porridge?¡±


    When she called his full name, if she wasn¡¯t being playful, it meant she was angry. Yu Minglang put on what he thought was a serious face and spoke shamelessly.


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    ¡°It was Liu Mei who sneaked a drink! I¡¯ve said it before, girls shouldn¡¯t be so greedy. What will you do if you gain weight?! Look at you, Liu Mei, this lack of ambition!¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Shuixian couldn¡¯t help but laugh. She had just been standing beside Xiao Qian and seen everything!


    Liu Mei felt incredibly wronged, pointing at her nose, ¡°Me?¡±


    When did she sneak a bite?! Could her brother be more shameless?


    ¡°Yes, you! As a girl, you shouldn¡¯t be so unconcerned about your appearance. Look at your sister-in-law, she¡¯s always taken good care of her skin and figure. Look, who would believe she¡¯s a married woman with a man? Now there are even suitors sending flowers to her door!¡±


    It was no wonder he was a top student; even when wrongly blaming others, he smoothly managed to shift the topic back to Xiao Qian receiving flowers.


    Except for Xiao Qian, everyone else in the room showed expressions of speechlessness. Yu Xiaoqiang, like a wolf with a cold appearance, had done something that could only be done by a husky- because it was hard to believe that a man who looked like him could do such a thing!


    ¡°What kind of suitor is Old Mai?¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Yu Minglang. ¡°Just sent a bouquet of flowers, that¡¯s all. You¡¯re overthinking it.¡±


    Ignoring Yu Minglang¡¯s already sour expression, she spoke to Liu Mei, ¡°Meizi, take a rose bath tonight; it¡¯s a waste to throw the flowers away. It¡¯s also a way to recycle. Although the one who sent the flowers is annoying, the flowers are innocent.¡±


    The words ¡®waste utilization¡¯ miraculously smoothed out the jealous Yu¡¯s heart.


    But soon, Yu Minglang felt sour again.


    Because Xiao Qian found a card inside the bouquet, she took it out, but before she could see it, a gust of wind swept over her hand, and the card ended up in Yu Minglang¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Does it say in his card that he wants me to help persuade Shuixian? I knew it. This guy deliberately put on this show by writing my name because he was afraid Shuixian wouldn¡¯t accept!¡± Xiao Qian said confidently.


    Yu Minglang glared at her resentfully, unable to read the sour words on the card.


    Old Mai couldn¡¯t write Chinese, so he used his native language. Shuixian leaned in, fluently reading the words and then looking at Yu Minglang. ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? Let me translate it for you.¡±


    ¡°Oh, you most beautiful woman on earth, aren¡¯t you a breathtaking beauty who has come to this world? I have hidden this love, hesitated and doubted, but this love cannot be buried anymore. If our connection is severed, God would not allow auspicious clouds to float over the earth.¡±


    After finishing, she added, ¡°This is a famous love poem from his hometown. Haha, it seems Old Mai has taken a liking to Xiao Qian!¡±


    At that moment, Shuixian felt a huge sense of relief. That annoying guy finally moved on from her and stopped pestering her~


    Although it was pitiful for Xiao Qian to be targeted, Shuixian had confidence in Boss Qian¡¯s tactics and IQ. Boss Qian would definitely not let that guy succeed!


    However, the prerequisite was that Boss Qian had to pass the King of Asian Vinegar¡¯s test. Yu Minglang¡¯s expression at the moment was simply¡­ tsk tsk!


    After hearing Shuixian¡¯s translation, Xiao Qian¡¯s first reaction was-


    ¡°Why did you translate it? He understands already.¡±


    Everyone else was silent. Boss Qian¡¯s reaction really made men speechless and women teary-eyed. At least give a normal response when your husband listens to someone else¡¯s confession!


    Seemingly feeling that the atmosphere was not awkward enough, Boss Qian added another comment.


    ¡°My Xiao Qiang is a high-end talent with high-quality and high academic qualification. The emergence of such high-quality business talents indicates that our economy has entered a new era and the commercial model has abandoned its past. High-quality professional managers signify mature business models!¡±


    ¡­ Jealousy scene suddenly featuring financial news speeches, how big must be the psychological shadow area of the vinegar king? Everyone had this strange feeling in their hearts.


    Xiao Qian then formally introduced Xiao Qiang to everyone in a very serious news broadcasting tone.


    ¡°Now that things have come to this, I can no longer conceal my Xiao Qiang¡¯s true academic qualifications. He is a highly-educated talent with a double Master¡¯s degree. Now, let¡¯s interview this highly-educated talent, can you tell us about your salary package?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve given you my salary card a long time ago; how can you not know how much I earn?¡±


    Everyone else revealed expressions like, ¡®Oh, he had already voluntarily handed over his salary even before the marriage? Other people¡¯s salary submission isn¡¯t too big of a deal, but Yu Minglang¡¯s salary¡­ those numbers are intimidating.¡¯


    That¡¯s not right; they¡¯d been led astray by this little bad egg! Yu Minglang leaned back, suddenly remembering that now was not the time to discuss this topic ¨C flowers, cards, love letters!


    ¡°Chen Xiao Qian! Don¡¯t deliberately change the subject. Is this the time to discuss qualifications?¡±


    Don¡¯t think that flattering him and feeding him sweet talk would mean he¡¯d stop being jealous!


    How can one manage a household without eating vinegar (jealousy)? How can one have peace when there¡¯s no stability at home? This small matter merely concealed the hope of a nation and the future of the people!


    ¡°Yu Ming Lang! Don¡¯t raise your voice! As a married woman, am I not allowed to brag about my highly-educated husband?! Is there something wrong with being proud of my husband¡¯s high education?¡±


    ¡­ It seemed like nothing was wrong, but something felt off.


    Boss Qian started to talk nonsense with her eyes wide open, ¡°With my husband¡¯s high education and high-quality background, how could such a high-quality business talent be so blindly jealous over a bouquet of flowers?¡±

 Chapter 746 - Chapter 746: Chapter 720: Whatever You Say is Right

    Chapter 746: Chapter 720: Whatever You Say is Right


    Wow! The onlookers couldn¡¯t help but give a silent thumbs up. As expected of Boss Qian, she managed to confuse people with her words. Looking at Yu Minglang, who felt both flattered and awkward with her seemingly impressive but sweet praise, and his unwillingness to let it go, she fully demonstrated a woman¡¯s ability to manipulate her man.


    Yu Minglang thought to himself, wasn¡¯t this manipulation technique his own?


    He used to use this method to manipulate Xiao Qian, but it mostly didn¡¯t work. Xiao Qian would still hit him. But when she improved it and used it on him, Yu Minglang felt very refreshed, like a frog filled with old wine, secretly enjoying it. However, he had to maintain a serious expression, which was very hard¡­


    ¡°My husband knows my character best, and he also knows my bottom line in love. He also knows that there won¡¯t be any problems with my lifestyle. Right, husband?!¡±


    Boss Qian¡¯s brainwashing five-hit combo not only worked on Fu Gui but also on Ming Lang. Normally, just calling him ¡°husband¡± would make him dizzy. Now, she nailed it with five sentences in a row, and the flowers didn¡¯t even matter anymore. His mind was filled with her sweet voice calling him ¡°husband¡±.


    ¡°Right, husband?¡±


    ¡°Right!¡± You are always right!


    ¡°If my brother were in ancient times, he would definitely be a foolish ruler, right?¡± Liu Mei voiced everyone¡¯s thoughts. Seeing her brother¡¯s straightforward attitude, everyone thought he would drink up the vinegar jar, but Xia Qian just merely brought up a topic and fed him some sweet soup, causing Yu Minglang to abandon his armor and his army in disarray!


    ¡°That¡¯s not true. If your brother were born in ancient times, he would definitely be the one and only wise ruler, because if he didn¡¯t meet me, no other woman would have that much influence on his judgment. People only lose IQ when facing someone they love. If it¡¯s someone they dislike, their thoughts are absolutely clear.¡±


    ¡°Why is that?¡± Liu Mei was also distracted by Xia Qian¡¯s topic diversion.


    Xiao Qian secretly rejoiced as she walked towards the bathroom with the troublesome bouquet, moving the flowers out of Minglang¡¯s sight so she could more easily change the topic and eliminate the negative impact. Her psychology skills were being put to the test. Perfect!


    ¡°It¡¯s because people¡¯s intelligence only decreases when they¡¯re extremely happy or extremely angry. That¡¯s why your enemies always try to provoke you and attack you when your intelligence is low. Your loved one¡¯s actions also make your intelligence decrease. So finding mutually loving partners is the best way to maintain a marriage. When you¡¯re happy and your intelligence decreases, their intelligence decreases too. When two fools are together, no one can bully the other!¡±


    Everyone nodded in agreement. Yes, that¡¯s how it is!


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    Just as Xiao Qian was about to successfully divert the topic with all her efforts and knowledge, everyone was led astray and Yu Minglang felt both helpless and amused.


    With such a wife, what else could he do?


    Just as Xiao Qian was relieved that she had successfully diverted the topic, her foolish teammate Liu Mei suddenly said¡­


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t the foreigner initially interested in Shuixian? Why did he suddenly switch to giving flowers to my sister-in-law?¡±


    Xiao Qian decided to steal all the good tea Liao Fugui gave Liu Mei later. This silly girl just pushed her back to square one!


    Yu Minglang was the type of man who would get a black face when he felt jealous. She hoped to casually change the subject and deal with it coldly until Minglang gained some rationality and analyzed together. But now, with Liu Mei¡¯s interruption¡­


    Xiao Qian took a secret glance, and sure enough, the King of Asian Vinegar was back online!


    ¡°How did you analyze him giving you flowers?¡± Fortunately, the vinegar king only had a slightly dark face and didn¡¯t reach the point of biting anyone out of jealousy. It was clear that Yu Minglang had great respect for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I think the purpose of Old Mai doing this is to sow discord between me and Shuixian.¡±


    Xiao Qian gave an answer that made Yu Minglang laugh and cry and sent his jealousy away.


    ¡°Sow discord between us?¡± Shuixian didn¡¯t even understand. Boss Qian¡¯s expression showed she was serious.


    ¡°Yes, he originally wanted to pursue you, but after I exposed him, he held a grudge against me. So he came up with this fish-and-water breaking plan, sowing discord between us, to make us turn against each other. Women tend to compare things, and if someone shows they like me but not you among friends, you would feel uncomfortable whether or not you like him. So he took the opportunity to sow discord between us, trying to distance us.¡±


    ¡°Is it really that complicated?¡± Shuixian was confused by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Yes, when we turn against each other and you and I are no longer close, he will think you don¡¯t have any advisors to help you, so he will take the opportunity to get closer to you and win you over!¡±


    Having someone with an overactive imagination but emotionally insensitive like Xiao Qian guess at the situation, she managed to turn a simple matter into a conspiracy theory with her overly complex thinking.


    ¡°I feel¡­¡± Isn¡¯t that the case? Shuixian felt that Old Mai really did fall for Xiao Qian.


    If she were a man, she would definitely like Xiao Qian too. What could she compare to Xiao Qian, except for having a rich dad? Moreover, she couldn¡¯t possibly be jealous of Xiao Qian, who was much better than her in every aspect. In fact, there was one thing Shuixian never understood.


    Why didn¡¯t a woman like Xiao Qian, with such conditions, have any suitors except Yu Minglang? That was illogical.


    What Shuixian didn¡¯t know was that Yu Minglang had already bought off all the relationships around Xiao Qian with ulterior motives. If he found anyone who had ideas about his daughter-in-law, he would immediately step in and shut them down, nipping all the love rivals in the bud.


    ¡°What are you planning to do?¡± Yu Minglang asked Xiao Qian.


    Shuixian looked at Yu Minglang doubtfully. Xiao Qian hadn¡¯t come around yet, so why hadn¡¯t he? Did he also accept Xiao Qian¡¯s statement as it is?


    ¡°I plan to outsmart the planner. If he wants to pursue me, let him. I will maintain a passive, uncommitted attitude so he won¡¯t know my tactics. Meanwhile, Shuixian can quickly settle the family issues. By the time he realizes he¡¯s been tricked, it¡¯ll be too late. Shuixian will have grasped power, and her relationships will mend. Then he¡¯ll lose interest and return to his country. We¡¯ll also have completed Xiao Qiang¡¯s mission codenamed ¡®Flood Beast¡¯!¡±


    Perfect!


    Yu Minglang was silent for two seconds, then showed a bewitched smile. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right.¡±


    Seeing the two of them smiling at each other, Shuixian seemed to understand suddenly.


    Xiao Qian definitely didn¡¯t realize that he was really trying to pursue her, and treated it as a complicated conspiracy theory. As for Yu Minglang, whether he hadn¡¯t realized it either, or he willingly went along with Xiao Qian, was worth pondering.

 Chapter 748 - Chapter 748: Chapter 722: Who is the Real Executioner?

    Chapter 748: Chapter 722: Who is the Real Executioner?


    Xiao Qian was reminded of the case that her elder brother had asked her to accept, and then she looked at Bai Jin, who was watching her anxiously, waiting for her reply.


    ¡°You want to write a related report?¡±


    ¡°I want to hear your professional explanation from the perspective of a psychologist ¡ª would it be a waste of your time?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯ve got time, you can wait for me to return the book and then I can set aside an hour for you. How¡¯s that?¡± Xiao Qian was always generous to those who had helped her.


    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Bai Jin was particularly happy.


    A few minutes later, Xiao Qian and Bai Jin were sitting in a coffee shop near the school, and Bai Jin had laid out her notebook on the table, ready to take notes.


    ¡°What information do you want to know about homosexuality? Do you want me to talk about some cases?¡± Xiao Qian asked.


    ¡°I want to ask you if homosexuality is a pathology.¡± Bai Jin had a somewhat gloomy look in her eyes.


    ¡°The World Health Organization removed homosexuality from the list of mental disorders in 1993, while here at home, this change to authoritative medicine only took place a few years ago. From 2001, homosexuality was no longer considered a mental illness. For a while before that, many people looked at gay people as though they were mentally ill. During a particular period in our history after the founding of the nation, gays could even be sentenced to death. Society is always improving, but there¡¯s still ample room for growth,¡±


    All that Xiao Qian said were authoritative facts.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you writing these down? It¡¯ll take you some effort to find these data yourself.¡±


    ¡°As a psychologist, how would you ¡°correct¡± a homosexual?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry to tell you that while perhaps some psychologists claim that they can make such corrections, I cannot. Actually, I just refused a case, and due to this refusal, my elder brother might lose some business.¡±


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    ¡°Even my idol has conditions that she can¡¯t treat?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t treat them, but that I don¡¯t want to create more tragedies.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you accept it?¡± Bai Jin couldn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°In this case, even if they propose to pay me, regardless of whether I would treat sincerely, this only child will definitely pretend to cooperate with me. After a few sessions, he¡¯ll tell his family that he¡¯s been ¡°cured.¡± His family is aware of his situation, since they¡¯ve tried to correct it since his childhood. Seeking treatment before the wedding is just a facade for his future wife. If I accept this case, he will marry a woman.¡±


    ¡°If he lives a normal heterosexual life, he would have fulfilled the responsibility as a doctor, right? After all, many people believe a heterosexual marriage is normal.¡± Bai Jin held her pen tightly as she thought of her own family pressuring her to marry, and her heart greatly ached.


    ¡°Yes, in the eyes of others, he¡¯s ¡®normal¡¯ but what¡¯s the reality? Even after getting married, he¡¯ll still find men behind his wife¡¯s back, and his wife will become a ¡®gay¡¯s wife¡¯ enduring a sham marriage.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­ So that¡¯s how it is!¡± Bai Jin realized, she could feel Xiao Qian¡¯s firm stance when she said these words. Did her idol particularly detest homosexuals?


    Indeed¡­ who wouldn¡¯t loathe such a ¡°disgusting¡± group? What understanding was she hoping for? Bai Jin lowered her head and a heavy feeling filled her heart.


    ¡°In your perspective¡­ you¡¯re also deeply disgusted by these ¡®perverts,¡¯ right? Considering they¡­ I mean they aren¡¯t normal like the rest of us.¡±


    ¡°I do not harbor any particular prejudice against homosexuals. To put it correctly, I do not even discriminate against those with mental illnesses, let alone homosexuals who have been removed from the list of mental illnesses. Whether one likes a man or a woman, you can¡¯t control that. It¡¯s even beyond the point that a doctor can treat it.¡±


    ¡°But you¡ª¡ª!¡± Bai Jin lifted her head, feeling somewhat revitalized. Would someone else understand her?


    ¡°I don¡¯t discriminate against this group. Whether people like men or women doesn¡¯t concern me. What I truly despise are those who knowingly deceive others about their sexual orientation to get married. This is unfair to the women they deceive. There are millions of ¡®gay wives¡¯ in our country currently enduring sham marriages, and ironically, it¡¯s not due to the actions of others, but due to the so-called ¡®normal¡¯ people who loudly proclaim their dislike for homosexuality and find it disgusting. Their prejudice forces a portion of the homosexual population to masquerade as ¡®normal¡¯ to get married and even bear children. This is nothing short of a tragedy for those who are deceived into marrying.¡±


    ¡°So, discrimination is wrong. We should understand homosexuals, right?¡± Bai Jin¡¯s eyes reddened.


    ¡°We should understand but not encourage. Importantly, if everyday people demonstrated a little less prejudice, it would decrease the instances of homosexuals entering into sham marriages. Today¡¯s discriminatory look might just doom another ¡®gay wife¡¯ tomorrow. Who is the real executioner is a topic worth pondering.¡±


    In this era if someone were to admit to being a homosexual, those around them would immediately show faces of disgust and keep their distance as if avoiding a virus ¡ª afraid they would catch AIDS.


    Extreme individuals might even secretly paint on their door or backstab them. It was all too common.


    But by scorning homosexuals, calling them disgusting and abnormal, can you change someone¡¯s sexual orientation? Can scorning others make your own meat grow or earn a little more money?


    No, it can¡¯t.


    ¡°Traditional concepts come from nature and human relationships, they were conceived for the normal reproduction of our species. When a man comes of age, he should marry; when a woman comes of age, she should marry. If they reach a certain age without their own family, the elders would endlessly nag them to do what normal people should do, to present the image of normalcy. But their pressure has only made me feel increasingly abnormal now,¡± Bai Jin shared her personal experiences.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Yes, the Celestial Empire¡¯s elders are particularly superstitious about maintaining ¡®normalcy¡¯ and prefer to maintain a facade of normalcy rather than face reality. This logic isn¡¯t only present amongst homosexuals who use marriage as a cover, but also in cases of families with mental illnesses concealing their medical history, tricking others into marriage, and having children ¡ª it¡¯s all about maintaining a similar facade.¡±


    Chasing the external appearance of ¡®normalcy¡¯ only ends up forcing those who are already ¡®abnormal¡¯ to marry innocent, ¡®normal¡¯ individuals and subsequently warps an entire group of people ¡ª such is reality.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, you should have figured it out by now, I¡¯m actually ¡ª¡ª¡± After listening to Xiao Qian, Bai Jin felt enlightened and wanted to open up to Xiao Qian.


    ¡°I figured it out. It¡¯s your freedom and others have no right to dictate what you should do. If you should choose a lifestyle, you should be prepared to deal with the issues it brings. If you encounter any dilemmas in the future that you can¡¯t untangle, feel free to come to me for help. I¡¯ll do it for free.¡±


    Bai Jin burst into tears.


    This was the first time she had heard someone express their understanding without any judgment. She tried hard to conform to her family¡¯s expectations, attempting to date men and even going on arranged dates, but it was useless. She was feeling desperate.


    During her moment of despair, listening to her idol¡¯s understanding was tremendously helpful.


    ¡°But there¡¯s one thing, whether you like men or women doesn¡¯t concern me, but you can¡¯t harbor feelings for me. I know my charm is irresistible to both men and women, but I¡¯m married. If you fall for me, my husband, Xiao Qiang, would hit you. Really, he¡¯d even hit women.¡±


    Xiao Qian was half-serious and half-joking.


    Bai Jin stopped crying and started to laugh. However, if it weren¡¯t for Xiao Qian being so candid, she might have actually developed a little crush on her. Now that it had been addressed, it was no longer an issue.


    ¡°Boss Qian, what are you up to here, bullying girls?¡± Qiuqiu brought over a girl for a coffee and saw Boss Qian making a girl cry in the corner.

 Chapter 749 - Chapter 749: Chapter 723: Behind Every Brilliant Smile, There Lies an Unspeakable Pain

    Chapter 749: Chapter 723: Behind Every Brilliant Smile, There Lies an Unspeakable Pain


    Bai Jin looked up and saw a man dressed in trendy fashion. His newly shaved hair was trimmed short on both sides, revealing his scalp, and the remaining hair in the middle was styled with wax, looking very fashionable.


    Bai Jin originally disliked men, and she disliked such a stylish ¡°man¡± even more, so she subtly shifted to the side.


    ¡°She¡¯s a journalist, and I¡¯m providing her with material to write. Bai Jin, this is Qiuqiu, he¡¯s my good friend. Qiuqiu, this is Bai Jin, she¡¯s a journalist for the daily newspaper.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I know, you said there¡¯s a journalist who helped Weiwei. Hello, Journalist comrade!¡± Qiuqiu grinned, showing a friendly smile.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Jin¡¯s response was neither cold nor warm. This man looked like a playboy, how annoying!


    ¡°Excuse me, I need to take a call.¡± Xiao Qian saw Eldest Brother¡¯s incoming call and stood up to answer it.


    Qiuqiu had wanted to chat with Bai Jin and thank her for her help in Weiwei¡¯s matter, but sensing that the little girl didn¡¯t like him, Qiuqiu didn¡¯t force it and went to sit with the girl he came with at a table relatively farther from Bai Jin¡¯s.


    Bai Jin saw Xiao Qian outside looking busy on the phone, so she called a waiter to pay the bill and prepared to leave without disturbing Xiao Qian. Today, she gained a sense of inner peace from her idol, who was truly great at consoling people.


    Her idol seemed to have a wide range of friends, knowing everyone from all walks of life¡ªBai Jin glanced at Qiuqiu, wondering how such a man, who didn¡¯t look like a good person, became her idol¡¯s friend.


    Bai Jin took out a pen and wrote her QQ number and email address on a napkin, pressed it under a cup. After today¡¯s conversation, she had a different kind of trust in Xiao Qian, hoping they could become friends in the future.


    Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard an argument behind her. She turned around and saw the girl, who came with Qiuqiu, pouring water on Qiuqiu¡¯s head. Water flowed down Qiuqiu¡¯s hair.


    The girl seemed to be very emotional, reaching out to slap Qiuqiu across the face. Qiuqiu accepted this with a blank expression.


    ¡°Xiao Miqiu! You¡¯re a freaking sicko!!!¡± After yelling, the girl left without looking back.


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    Bai Jin watched as Qiuqiu watched the girl leave, his eyes filled with a complicated mix of emotions that Bai Jin couldn¡¯t comprehend.


    While Bai Jin hesitated whether to go over and check what happened, after all, Qiuqiu was her idol¡¯s friend, so she should help out due to humanitarian spirit. But when she saw Qiuqiu put away his somber gaze after the girl left, wiped his face, and let out a bright smile, she didn¡¯t move.


    ¡°Xiao Aiai, let¡¯s order!¡±


    ¡°Brother Qiu, dumped again?¡± Waitress Xiao Aiai seemed to be quite familiar with Qiuqiu and was unfazed by the scene.


    ¡°I need Chef to cook me an extra meal today! I need comfort!¡±


    ¡°Alright, Brother Qiu, just a moment!¡±


    Bai Jin looked at Qiuqiu¡¯s radiant smile and felt disgusted.


    Qiuqiu could feel Bai Jin¡¯s gaze, so he smiled even more brilliantly at her, his tiny white teeth shining.


    Men were indeed fickle creatures, instantly switching from a break-up the second before to acting like nothing happened the next. Moreover, it seemed to Bai Jin that he was often dumped when she heard this from the waitress, and when she recalled how the girl slapped Qiuqiu earlier, she believed even more that this trendy-dressed man had a messy emotional life and wasn¡¯t sincere about relationships.


    If he really cared about the girl, why didn¡¯t he chase after her, try to hold her back, or explain himself?


    This biased thought had already planted a small seed of prejudice in Bai Jin¡¯s heart. Only much later would Bai Jin realize how much hidden bitterness and helplessness lay behind Qiuqiu¡¯s brilliant smile, and that his not giving chase was a reflection of his kindness and consideration. But that¡¯s another story.


    With prejudice in her heart, Bai Jin quickly left the room, not looking back at the still-damp Qiuqiu.


    Qiuqiu looked outside the window, and Bai Jin waved goodbye to Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian, who was still on the phone, nodded at Bai Jin. That phone call was taking quite a long time. Qiuqiu opened another bottle of wine and planned to wait for Xiao Qian to finish her call and join him for a drink. His heart felt stifled!


    ¡°Chen Xiaoqian! What on earth did you do?!¡±


    Eldest Brother¡¯s roar came from the phone, sounding heartbroken. Even over the phone, Xiao Qian could feel that the usually smiling man, Old Yu, was actually in pain this time.


    ¡°I rejected the medical case you gave me.¡±


    ¡°Is that all you did?! What did you send to the woman after you rejected it? My god, the client is now making a fuss about wanting to kill me!¡±


    This was the incident that had just occurred. Last night, Eldest Brother got drunk at a social event and had been sleeping soundly at home counting banknotes in his dreams when a phone call jolted him awake. An enraged client roared at him, and it was only then that Eldest Brother realized that not only had Xiao Qian pushed away his big client, but she had also chosen an extreme way to inform the woman¡¯s family. Now, the man and Eldest Brother had become enemies.


    ¡°Why are you so uptight, Eldest Brother? That family only has a little money, and no one dares to touch you.¡± Xiao Qian was telling the truth ¨C who would dare to lay a finger on Lieutenant General Yu¡¯s son?


    ¡°Yeah, they can¡¯t kill me, but now we¡¯re completely enemies in the business world. My dear Xiao Qian, you really messed it up this time. Why didn¡¯t you discuss it with me first? What do we do now¡­¡±


    Eldest Brother was now on the verge of tears, and Xiao Qian was about to console him when her phone ran out of battery.


    Xiao Qian returned to the coffee shop and first went back to her own table, saw the note Bai Jin had left, and Qiuqiu waved at her.


    ¡°What happened to you?¡± Xiao Qian looked at Qiuqiu¡¯s wet clothes and the drenched hairstyle, her brows furrowed.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I got hit again. Actually, I was wronged this time. That girl had been harassed before, and I helped her chase the bad guy away. Then we got to know each other, and I always treated her like a younger sister. But who would have thought she¡¯d ask me out today and confess her feelings for me? So, I told her about my situation, and then¡­¡± Qiuqiu spread his hands.


    And that¡¯s how it ended up like this.


    Xiao Qian frowned, ¡°Is she from our school? She looks familiar.¡±


    Qiuqiu opened the wine and poured some for Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it, it¡¯s not her fault.¡±


    Qiuqiu knew Xiao Qian was righteous, and could tell from her tone and expression that she was not happy. Qiuqiu didn¡¯t want Xiao Qian to cause trouble for that girl.


    ¡°She was the one who initiated the confession, and then she poured water all over you and slapped you. Why couldn¡¯t you, Xiao Miqiu, just slap her back? You¡¯re too nice, and that¡¯s why these bastards are getting spoiled!¡± Xiao Qian was furious when she heard about this.


    ¡°It¡¯s not worth arguing with a girl. It¡¯s normal for most people not to accept my situation.¡± Qiuqiu knew the girl didn¡¯t mean any harm; in fact, he only treated her as a younger sister. Nonetheless, after being slapped, Qiuqiu felt empty inside.


    What had he done wrong to be treated like this every time? Fortunately, over the years, Xiao Qian and her friends had been by his side, so he hadn¡¯t developed any psychological problems. Whenever he felt unhappy, he¡¯d just drink with his friends to ease his sorrows.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity Bai Jin left. Otherwise, I would have introduced you guys.¡± Xiao Qian was too busy on the phone and hadn¡¯t had the chance to keep Bai Jin around.

 Chapter 752 - Chapter 752: Chapter 726: The Charm of a City Broker

    Chapter 752: Chapter 726: The Charm of a City Broker


    ¡°Look at you, so opportunistic. You pile praise on Qian¡¯er when it benefits you, and then accuse her of being arrogant when it doesn¡¯t. You happily buy things for your sister, even asking for my help to choose¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t wrong me. I just grumbled a bit out of worry. I couldn¡¯t really do anything to her. Shouldn¡¯t I buy what needs to be bought? Even though I don¡¯t understand why women need so many bags¡­¡±


    Eldest Sister-in-law glanced at him, ¡°What do you know! It¡¯s an instinct for women to buy bags! In primitive times, women would carry baskets for gathering. So our love for bags is instinctive, and suppressing instincts is a source of family suffering!¡±


    ¡°¡­Why does this sound like something Younger Sibling would say?¡±


    ¡°Of course! Xiao Qian is so brilliant. After she came along, my mood has lightened up. Whenever I¡¯m down, I look to her! Look at how natural I am now when I go bag shopping!¡± Eldest Sister-in-law likes Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Wife¡­ I¡¯ll say it as it is, didn¡¯t you buy quite a lot of bags before too? Why only praise Younger Sibling, but not me, who earns the money?¡±


    ¡°Even though I used to buy bags, I bought them whilst feeling miserable. Every time I bought one, I would regret it, thinking why I was spending like this? If I already have bags, why do I desire new models when they come out? But then Xiao Qian gave me a lesson, I now know that this is a woman¡¯s instinct; suppressing it is bad! Men all have dreams of being a hero, women all want handbags, that¡¯s just instinct! So now every time I buy a bag, I do so happily!¡±


    ¡­Eldest Brother was lost for words. So, no matter what happened, he had to spend money? Was the only difference whether it was spent with bitterness or comfort? Younger Sibling¡¯s ability to brainwash was truly ¡­ regardless, he really should thank Younger Sibling this time, for bags and the like, just go with these women¡¯s instincts.


    Boss Qian dealt with this case in an unprecedented way ¨C by revealing her client¡¯s secrets. But still, she felt peace within her heart.


    For dealing with these marriage scams, this was the way to go. Moreover, this case involved the interests of the Yu Family. Boss Qian was determined not to yield.


    After the incident, Eldest Brother kept thanking Xiao Qian over the phone. Xiao Qian graciously accepted the compensation he offered. She was always straight to the point, whether it was something she had to do or something she desired.


    Not only did Eldest Brother call, but two days later, Father Yu, who became aware of the event, also made a special call to highly praise Xiao Qian¡¯s performance.


    Of course, Father Yu¡¯s standpoint is different from businessman Eldest Brother. Father Yu simply believes that marriage fraud is bad and supports Xiao Qian¡¯s righteous revelation. Xiao Qian even feigned reluctance, stating, as a psychologist, revealing a patient¡¯s secret was a bit against her conscience¡­


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã?


    Father Yu immediately took a stand for justice, giving Xiao Qian a serious moral lesson, to not construe some rules and regulations and to compromise for justice.


    Xiao Qian was temporarily living with Liu Mei until her new house was ready. When Yu Minglang came to see Xiao Qian, he saw his wife holding a very familiar Purple Clay Teapot and carefully examining something on the table.


    ¡°Where did this painting come from? Oh! It¡¯s Zheng Banqiao¡¯s bamboo! Is it authentic?¡± Yu Minglang was able to tell at first glance; he reached out to touch it, but was slapped away by Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Don¡¯t dirty our daughter¡¯s dowry.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s our daughter?¡± Seeing his little gold digger so fond of it, Yu Minglang guessed that this painting, which didn¡¯t look too big, was probably an original, and he also paid close attention to it.


    His wife had an affinity for these ancient artifacts, but she was also stingy and unwilling to buy them. Usually, it was when treating people that she conveniently extorted them. Even his uncle was blackmailed a few times, but anyone who gifted Xiao Qian something did it willingly, because Xiao Qian helped them resolve issues that money couldn¡¯t buy.


    ¡°This is from the family of the girl we helped out. They sent it to our father, and he had someone bring it over to me. They said they greatly appreciate my medical ethics. They praised my father highly, saying our family had high standards in educating family members. The old man was pleased with the compliment, not only did he give me the painting so I could learn from these upright bamboos, to not stick to one pattern, and to be a moral doctor, he also rewarded me with a teapot, to cultivate my sentiment and console my wounded heart.¡±


    Yu Minglang understood that this was from the family of the homosexual woman they had jointly addressed marriage fraud with and who highly appreciated his father. The elders on the woman¡¯s side praised his old man to the skies and incidentally A>, before closing with praise for Xiao Qian.


    The old man liked people who praised him and his family for being righteous, so he definitely felt good about it. The problem was¡ª


    ¡°What injury did you suffer?¡±


    Yu Minglang really couldn¡¯t see where his wife had been injured.


    After the incident surfaced, Eldest Brother thanked her, bought her bags and things, the old man praised her, the other party¡¯s family also thanked her, she had made so much money that it seemed to be overflowing. Where was the injury?


    Xiao Qian dramatically clutched her chest, ¡°As a doctor, how could I disclose a patient¡¯s information? That is against medical ethics! But my conscience¡­ It won¡¯t let me watch an innocent girl be scammed into a fraudulent marriage. My conscience is under immense torment, am I still a qualified doctor? I¡­ When I do this, does my little heart not hurt?¡±


    Yu Minglang rolled his eyes. ¡°Wife, these dramatics might fool the old man, but please don¡¯t try them with me. You think this poor performance will convince him, but do you think it will work on me? Should I really praise your acting?¡±


    Xiao Qian scoffed, ¡°Yu Xiaoqiang, stop being sarcastic. Let me ask you, in your heart, am I a woman who only recognizes money? You think I do all this just for profit?¡±


    ¡°Not at all. My wife is a compassionate woman. Even without money or benefits, she can¡¯t ignore the situation.¡±


    Yu Minglang wasn¡¯t just buttering her up, he truly meant it.


    ¡°As far as I¡¯m concerned, my Qian Bao is like the bamboo in a master¡¯s painting, standing tall and defiant, possessing a small hint of greed for worldly success but also maintains the righteousness of a healer. Pretty good.¡±


    His words pleased Xiao Qian, and she spent more time appreciating the teapot and painting, loving them more with each look. An original really was different from a copy. Just look at the brushwork, the composition by Master Zheng. Even someone like her, not particularly into art, was increasingly attracted.


    ¡°Wife, what have you learned from this painting?¡± Yu Minglang cuddled Xiao Qian from behind, resting on her shoulder as they admired the painting together.


    ¡°For thirty years I have drawn bamboo, brushed and thought of it in day and night. Master¡¯s paintings indeed give people a lot of insights.¡±


    ¡°Speak plainly.¡±


    ¡°The size is a bit small, so the auction price may be a bit cheaper, but it can still increase to tens of millions in the future. Let¡¯s keep it as a dowry for our daughter.¡±


    ¡°Pff!¡± Sure enough, his wife was still this adorable, charming in her shrewdness.

 Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: Chapter 727: Fat Sheep Case - Price up to You

    Chapter 753: Chapter 727: Fat Sheep Case ¨C Price up to You


    ¡°For those who understand it, it¡¯s a priceless antique; for those who don¡¯t, it¡¯s just a piece of waste paper. I can¡¯t make all patients love me as much as some trash like Oliver James. So, I came up with a compromise.¡±


    ¡°Free for the likeable ones, and overcharge the unlikeable ones?¡±


    ¡°Not exactly overcharging. It¡¯s more like a willing fight, just like SM, based on voluntariness.¡±


    ¡°Daughter-in-law, how come you suddenly talk about such heavy stuff like SM?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been reading a book recently, and I feel that SM is actually a kind of mental illness.¡±


    ¡°You better read less of those colored books. If I¡¯m not around, how are you going to put out the fire you¡¯ve ignited?¡±


    ¡°Get lost¡­¡±


    Xiao Qian quarreled with him for a while, and then her phone rang. It was a text message.


    ¡°Homosexual treatment?¡± Xiao Qian read out, why is it this thing again?


    She just solved the problem over there, and now another one is coming?


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Yu Minglang leaned over.


    ¡°There¡¯s a patient introduced by someone without a name and he¡¯s unwilling to say who he is. He asked if I want to borrow a homosexual correction medical record, and the price he offered is-¡±


    Xiao Qian scrolled down, and there were only three words in the price column.


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    Whatever you ask for.


    There was also a phone number left. If Xiao Qian agreed, she could call this number.


    ¡°Daughter-in-law, are you going to take it?¡± Yu Minglang felt that this message was a bit strange, although he didn¡¯t know what the strange part was.


    It¡¯s normal for wealthy people to not disclose their identities when contacting Xiao Qian¡¯s patients besides being introduced by acquaintances.


    Usually, Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t miss any money-making opportunity.


    Especially this kind of anonymous text message, which gives off a feeling of a rich and headstrong fat sheep.


    ¡°No psychologist can say for sure that they can treat homosexual orientation because a part of it is innate. Anyway, no matter how much money they give me, I won¡¯t do it.¡±


    Yu Minglang gently kissed Xiao Qian¡¯s cheek, ¡°My daughter-in-law really has great love in her heart.¡±


    Not accepting high medical fees doesn¡¯t necessarily mean having medical ethics, but it may mean that one¡¯s ability is worth only that much. However, being able to refuse high medical fees proves that she has great love in her heart.


    Taking such a sky-high-priced case would only result in two outcomes: either giving false hope to the man¡¯s family or, like the last time, helping the man deceive his spouse.


    Boss Qian loves money but not this kind of money. Yu Minglang is head over heels for this kind of Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Sister-in-law, I bought a set of Mahjong with Shuixian. The three of us will play tonight ¨C Ah!¡±


    Liu Mei pushed the door open, only to see her brother and sister-in-law quickly separating. From their appearance, it seemed that her brother had just pinned her sister-in-law to the wall and kissed her.


    ¡°Playing Mahjong is good. I can join since it¡¯s three missing one.¡± Yu Minglang acted as if nothing had happened, while Xiao Qian pretended to be calm and put away the painting she was going to give to her daughter and threw it into the safe.


    ¡°We were originally going to invite Aka¡­ But it¡¯s fine if you¡¯re here. Let¡¯s count you in.¡±


    Hearing about the yellow-haired girl next door, Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes darkened.


    He was busy monitoring Old Mai and helping his daughter-in-law deal with the gay marriage scam these days, so he didn¡¯t have time to deal with the suspicious yellow-haired girl next door who had a special door lock.


    Old Mai spent most of his time flirting with girls in night shows, other than sending flowers to his daughter-in-law. Nothing unusual happened. This time Yu Minglang came to Xiao Qian because he had calculated that Old Mai should be visiting his daughter-in-law personally. Another reason was that he wanted to find a way to determine if the yellow-haired girl next door was monitoring his daughter-in-law.


    ¡°Quickly make some noodles and eat something. After we eat, let¡¯s play Mahjong. I haven¡¯t had any money these days. I need to win some money from you to have a feast with Brother Fu Gui!¡± Liu Mei rubbed her hands excitedly.


    ¡°Look at your ambition!¡± Yu Minglang looked at Liu Mei with contempt. First, he would play Mahjong with these little girls, and then he would roll with his daughter-in-law for the night. Once the yellow-haired girl left tomorrow morning, he could take action.


    Although it was said that the three of them were lacking one, so Yu Minglang joined in, Liu Mei regretted it once they started playing. Yu Minglang kept winning, and he won against all three of them.


    Even though Xiao Qian suspected that Yu Minglang was cheating, none of the three could see it ¨C Yu Minglang¡¯s talent for cheating was almost on par with Xiao Qian¡¯s talent in psychology.


    What made it even worse was that while he was winning, he kept showing off his amazing ¡°hand skill¡± by spinning a tile around on his fingers.


    All that was missing was him telling everyone, ¡°Yeah, I cheated. But if you can¡¯t figure it out, who¡¯s to blame? Too annoying!¡±


    How much can you lose while playing a one-dollar Mahjong game?


    A lot!


    Not only Shuixian, but Xiao Qian and Liu Mei also suffered quite a bit. Xiao Qian, who never carried cash and always used a card, was the most pitiful one. She even had to write IOUs because she didn¡¯t have enough money.


    Yu Minglang was absolutely shameless, claiming that there should be no husbands and wives at the gambling table, so Xiao Qian had to pay up. Even acting coquettishly had no effect on him.


    It¡¯s not worth mentioning that flat winning gets you one dollar in this game. If everyone played like that, these beauties wouldn¡¯t lose their heads. Yu Minglang¡¯s winning hands were all high-doubling ones, with the highest being 88 times, which meant that he won several hundred dollars in one round!


    It seemed that he particularly liked to tease Xiao Qian. She didn¡¯t know how he calculated; Xiao Qian always managed to point at his winning tile, where one bomb would pay three houses, causing her to lose so much that she almost had to write IOUs.


    And if that wasn¡¯t bad enough, he also made a show of winning ¨C was this to show off his cheating skills?


    So, Shuixian got fired up and said something shocking.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, you¡¯re very fast with your hands.¡±


    ¡°Just average. World¡¯s third.¡± Yu Minglang was quite smug.


    ¡°With such fast hands, Xiao Qian must be very sexually satisfied.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s hand, which was picking up a card, trembled, and the card fell on the table. Yu Minglang immediately pushed the tiles.


    ¡°Won! A pure straight, Xiao Mei¡¯s bomb, three houses pay the money ¨C I am the world¡¯s third, Daodao is the world¡¯s second, you¡¯re very sexually satisfied too.¡±


    After finishing, he looked at Xiao Qian for praise. Xiao Mei! Big brother helped you defeat Shuixian¡¯s arrogance. Xiao Mei will surely love him even more!


    There was no love. Xiao Qian slapped Yu Minglang on the arm that was exposed by his short sleeves, leaving a crisp sound. All the women in the room were delighted.


    Well done! Beat him up!


    ¡°Do you have any shame? That wasn¡¯t a card I played. My hand just trembled and the card fell. You¡¯re still going to win with this?!¡±


    She had never seen such a shameless jerk!


    ¡°Xiao Mei, have some manners when playing cards, will you? The card that falls on the ground is the same as the card that goes out. Hurry up and give the money! If you don¡¯t have the money, just make a note. If you don¡¯t give it¡­ hehe!¡±


    Physical repayment!!!


    Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t tolerate his shamelessness any longer.


    ¡°What just happened doesn¡¯t count as having no manners.¡±


    She grabbed the tablecloth with her hand and jerked it up. All the mahjong tiles fell onto the floor with a clatter, and the loose change scattered all over the place.


    ¡°This is what you call having no manners. Yes, I have no manners. What can you do about it?¡±


    ¡°Great!¡±


    ¡°Awesome!¡±


    Shuixian and Liu Mei clapped fervently. Boss Qian did a great job!

 Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: Chapter 729: Uncle Invites You to Have Tea

    Chapter 755: Chapter 729: Uncle Invites You to Have Tea


    Yu Minglang made a phone call after stopping the sound wave.


    ¡°Get to my house with your lock-picking tools within 15 minutes, one second late, and I¡¯ll deduct points. If your points run out, you¡¯re fired.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my break time now.¡±


    ¡°If you keep dawdling, I¡¯ll deduct your salary!¡±


    ¡°¡­f¡­k!¡±


    ¡°Deduct salary!¡±


    The other party hung up immediately, but Xiao Qian could completely imagine how angry the person on the other end of the phone would be.


    ¡°Who is this?¡± Anyone who could speak so forcefully to Xiao Hei must be a tough nut to crack.


    ¡°Our newly recruited technician, Yan Yu, is a postdoc in photoelectric science.¡±


    For Yan Yu, picking a lock like this is not difficult.


    ¡°What secrets do you have to tell me?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem with the blonde across the hall. You¡¯ll know the specifics once that stinky brat, Yan Yu, gets here.¡±


    ¡°Your expression tells me you like him.¡± Xiao Qian also figured out Yu Minglang¡¯s habits: if he liked someone, he would torture them to death; if he didn¡¯t, he would be polite.


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    Yu Minglang rubbed his hands when he mentioned the person, clearly enjoying himself.


    ¡°I poached this kid right after graduation with a high salary. He¡¯s very arrogant, has a lot of skills, and is an indispensable high-tech talent in the information age. I¡¯m going to nail him down!¡±


    ¡°You still want to annoy him like this?¡±


    ¡°Highly educated talents all have their own pride. If I don¡¯t attract him with something real, he¡¯s not likely to stay here in the future. His pride is both his capital and possibly his stumbling block. I need to erase his arrogance and preserve his pride.¡±


    Yu Minglang was really watching the clock, and Xiao Qian felt a little pity for the guy he had his eye on.


    ¡°It takes at least 15 minutes to drive from your place, doesn¡¯t it? He has to find a car, find our house, and slow down in the community. Can he make it in 15 minutes?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this kid¡¯s brain works like a computer. He has the city¡¯s road map imprinted in his mind. He can avoid obstacles on the road and not be photographed while rushing over. I¡¯ve estimated his fastest speed, as well as the distance to the nearest hospital from us. That blonde woman across the hall can be back in 20 minutes at the earliest, and Yan Yu will have 5 minutes to pick the lock. The kid was bragging today that there is no lock he can¡¯t open. If he can¡¯t open it, I¡¯ll keep deducting his points!¡±


    ¡°¡­How long would it take for a normal person to pick that lock?¡±


    ¡°A few hours, but he¡¯s not a normal person. You can¡¯t demand the same level from him as you would from an ordinary person. If he didn¡¯t have some skills, I wouldn¡¯t have poached him with a high salary.¡±


    A few hours¡­ He¡¯s asking the guy to open it in 5 minutes?


    Xiao Qian felt a little sorry for this guy who was being watched by Yu Minglang.


    Just as the clock hit fourteen minutes and ten seconds, Yan Yu arrived, panting. Yu Minglang glanced at his watch and reluctantly nodded.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Yan Yu glared at Yu Minglang with murderous eyes. Shameless! He almost got caught by traffic police, this was pure street racing!


    ¡°You brought me here in such a hurry for what exactly?!¡±


    ¡°Unlock the door across the hall in 5 minutes.¡±


    ¡°What if I can¡¯t open it?!¡± Yan Yu tried to pick the lock and found it was not an ordinary one.


    Yu Minglang revealed an enigmatic smile.


    ¡°Uncle will invite you to have some tea then, an overseas-returnee doctor picking locks might even end up in court.¡±


    Xiao Qian stood nearby, sympathetically looking at the unlucky guy. Although the kid didn¡¯t say anything, his facial expression clearly screamed, ¡°Go to hell!¡±


    ¡°May I ask, what is the reason for asking me to open someone else¡¯s door lock?¡± Yan Yu asked.


    ¡°Execute the order, you¡¯ve already wasted several seconds.¡±


    ¡°I refuse to do such a thing. Even if you fire me, I will not open someone else¡¯s door lock. I can live without joining your unit, but I won¡¯t change my principles.¡±


    ¡°You wouldn¡¯t open an ordinary person¡¯s lock, but what if it¡¯s a spy-related lock? Would you open it?¡± Xiao Qian interrupted to explain, and Yu Minglang lazily glanced at her, ¡°Wife, why are you talking so much?¡±


    ¡°You mean, this is ¨C ¡± Yan Yu¡¯s face changed.


    ¡°You¡¯ve already wasted more than 30 seconds. If someone comes back later, you¡¯ll miss a big opportunity.¡±


    Yan Yu stopped talking and focused on picking the lock. He had a special small toolbox, and the tools inside were very complete.


    ¡°He¡¯s very good.¡± Xiao Qian watched Yan Yu pick the lock and admired him.


    ¡°We don¡¯t keep lousy people.¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s words were rude, but he truly appreciated Yan Yu¡¯s abilities in his heart. Yu Minglang and Yan Yu were not on the same path, Yu Minglang being a leader type, while Yan Yu could control various high-end equipment. Both of them were born with intellectual abilities that outsiders could only envy.


    Time passed little by little, but Yan Yu still couldn¡¯t open the lock. Under normal circumstances, it would take a locksmith several hours to open such a lock. Yan Yu was getting nervous and kept asking Yu Minglang while trying to pick the lock.


    ¡°Vice President, if I can¡¯t open it, what kind of impact will it have on the company?¡±


    ¡°For every minute you¡¯re late, the other party steals our trade secrets, and our profits will be reduced by one percent. The business world is a battlefield, you understand.¡±


    Yan Yu clenched his jaws and continued to focus on picking the lock.


    He felt the immense pressure.


    As it approached 5 minutes, Yan Yu finally unlocked the door.


    He wiped the sweat off the tip of his nose and nodded to Yu Minglang.


    Meanwhile, the elevator showed someone was going downstairs, someone was coming up, but it¡¯s uncertain whether it was the blonde or not.


    Yu Minglang quickly entered the room, rushed in, and twitched his mouth.


    This unruly mess¡­ it was hard to imagine that this was a woman¡¯s home. To create such chaos was a talent in itself.


    Yu Minglang quickly went to the room separated by a wall from Xiao Qian and saw the eavesdropping equipment on the table, just as he had guessed.


    Besides that, there was also a book. Yu Minglang flipped through it and saw that it was a catalogue of an auction featuring antiques. He quickly noted down this information.


    And there was a folded corner on one page, which surprisingly was a work by Zheng Banqiao. The pencil annotation beside it indicated that she liked it?


    Who liked it? Xiao Qian liked it?


    Yu Minglang found it very strange why such irrelevant information was recorded.


    This blonde must have eavesdropped on Xiao Qian¡¯s liking for calligraphy and painting, but what would she do with the information about what Xiao Qian liked?


    Yu Minglang saw a Walkman on the table, pressed the play button, and dog barks came from inside. Xiao Qian by the door heard the barks and squinted as if she remembered something.


    ¡°The elevator is coming up!¡± Yan Yu nervously reminded them.


    Yu Minglang no longer lingered and followed Yan Yu to retreat. Before closing the bedroom door, Yan Yu noticed that Yu Minglang picked up a strand of hair from the floor and hung it on the door. Then they left.


    Yan Yu couldn¡¯t help but show his respect for this detail he hadn¡¯t noticed. They say that the young boss was a sniper, and it¡¯s true that underneath his lazy and irritating appearance was an astonishing power of observation.

 Chapter 756 - Chapter 756: Chapter 730: Have You Fallen In Love With Me?

    Chapter 756: Chapter 730: Have You Fallen In Love With Me?


    Yu Minglang and Yan Yu had just returned to Xiao Qian¡¯s house and closed the door when they heard a knock. Yu Minglang quickly entered Xiao Qian¡¯s room with Yan Yu, signaling for Xiao Qian to open the door.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Xiao Qian asked Aka, who was standing outside the door.


    ¡°I heard a loud noise in your house when I was trying to sleep, so I came over to check on you guys. Are you alright?¡± Aka seemed fine, asking with a grin.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. That was a noise-maker my sister bought. She just broke up with her ex-boyfriend today and wanted to get revenge on that scumbag, so she bought this thing to put next to her ex¡¯s house. She just tried it out and it was louder than expected, sorry to have disturbed your sleep.¡±


    Aka¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°No problem, as long as you¡¯re okay. Well, see you at school tomorrow. Get some rest early.¡±


    ¡°Good night.¡±


    Back in the bedroom, Xiao Qian wrote a note to Yu Minglang: She could hear me speaking, not like tinnitus.


    Yu Minglang smirked, he understood sign language and the spy-grade person next door must know it too. That Yellow Hair was too cunning, deliberately knocking on the door to show Xiao Qian that her hearing wasn¡¯t impaired.


    When Aka returned to her room, the first thing she did was scan the seemingly messy arrangement of her room with her eyes. Although her room was messy, she remembered the position of every piece of clutter on the floor. If anyone entered, she would be able to detect it right away. No one had touched anything in her room, so Aka remained vigilant and checked her bedroom door, where the strand of hair was still in place.


    Phew, that was a close call. It was just a false alarm.


    Aka patted her chest, sent a message to her boss, reporting Xiao Qian¡¯s schedule for the day, emphasizing that Xiao Qian was safe. Oh, right.


    Aka glanced at the auction catalogue on her desk and added, ¡°I heard that she seems to like Zheng Banqiao¡¯s works. Boss, aren¡¯t you going to the auction too? You can buy one for her, and she will be really happy.¡±


    After doing all this, Aka finally lay down on her bed, rubbing her ringing ears.


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    She almost went deaf, and her ears were still ringing. Good thing she knew sign language, or she would have been caught using eavesdropping equipment!


    Yu Minglang sent Yan Yu back, and then sat on the bed texting. In that few dozens of seconds earlier, he not only confirmed that Aka from across the hallway was spying on Xiao Qian, he also saw the album. His intuition told him that the album was useful, and he needed someone to investigate the auction-related matters, as there might be information he needed in there.


    Although Yu Minglang suspected that the person across the hallway might be sent by Old Mai, his cautious intuition still prompted him to add a sentence when sending the text.


    Send me the list of attendees for the auction held in America at the end of the month.


    Xiao Qian had put a warm patch on her belly and was lying on the bed, stealthily reaching for the cold bottled water by her bed. Yu Minglang, staring at his phone waiting for a reply, still sensed the sneaky woman on her period and promptly took the water back to the fridge. Xiao Qian heard him seemingly boiling water outside.


    Men who insist on drinking warm water are so annoying¡­


    As he was fussing with the water outside, Xiao Qian¡¯s phone rang, and she casually opened a list of names inside.


    She vaguely remembered the sender as one of Yu Minglang¡¯s classmates, who was now working in the Imperial Capital and was well-informed about such matters. Little Qiang was very busy with work, but he had a network of contacts that Xiao Qian admired.


    Yu Minglang came back with the prepared brown sugar water, ¡°Is he there?¡±


    ¡°No¡­ it seems that most of them are Chinese.¡± Xiao Qian did not see anyone from Old Mai¡¯s side, because their names were ridiculously long in pinyin.


    ¡°He might not be there but has sent someone else instead. I¡¯ll go back and investigate their backgrounds more carefully. Come on, drink the sugar water.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to drink¡­ it¡¯s so hard to swallow. By the way, I saw a familiar name.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°That Doctoral Supervisor my teacher asked me to apply for. You can recognize his name easily because it¡¯s in pinyin.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just a coincidence. Don¡¯t think I¡¯ll forget the main issue by shifting the topic. Hurry up and drink the sugar water!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Straight men are so scary. Why do we have to drink this stuff? Foreign women can even go running and swimming with an internal tampon when they have their periods.¡±


    ¡°If you want to keep up with foreigners, shall we wash each other¡¯s guns now?¡±


    Xiao Qian choked. Has he been watching too much European and American stuff?


    When her period came, she didn¡¯t want to do anything, just lie at home like a wooden doll. Unfortunately, Xiao Qian had a group meeting in the morning. Yu Minglang sent her to school and then went to study the auction list.


    As usual, Xiao Qian sat right next to the big boss, followed by Lu Xiaocha, who thought she had a good relationship with Xiao Qian. The big boss hadn¡¯t arrived yet, and Xiao Qian saw Yellow Hair Aka sitting closest to the door.


    ¡°When did we get more people in our group?¡± Xiao Qian asked Lu Xiaocha. She¡¯d been busy cleaning up after family matters for a few days and hadn¡¯t attended a group meeting. She knew Aka was an exchange student at their school but didn¡¯t know she was in their group.


    ¡°It was last time. Boss Qian, you didn¡¯t know? We don¡¯t know how this foreigner called Aka made her way into our group. The big boss criticized her really badly last time, saying she¡¯s not even as good as a freshman. Is our school really this lenient towards foreigners?¡±


    Lu Xiaocha was a bit jealous; why did domestic students have to compete with so many others and suffer, while foreigners just came waltzing in.


    Xiao Qian twirled the pen in her hand, her eyes on Yellow Hair. That girl had been scheming to get close to her, just for Old Mai to chase her? If Old Mai just wanted to insert an informant next to her, it seems unnecessary and excessive.


    Now that she already had a hunch about Old Mai¡¯s line and that Yellow Hair was problematic, which Yu Minglang also noticed, the current issue was whether Yellow Hair was actually in cahoots with Old Mai or not.


    After Yu Minglang investigated Yellow Hair¡¯s home, Xiao Qian now felt full of malice when looking at Yellow Hair again.


    Aka noticed Xiao Qian looking at her and gave her a pleasing smile, but Xiao Qian turned her head away coldly, leaving Aka out in the cold.


    La Juhua, the senior sitting next to Aka, had a grudge with Xiao Qian and deliberately moved closer to Aka to practice her oral English with the foreigner. However, La Juhua was bound for disappointment, as Aka¡¯s Chinese was already fluent enough to speak dialects, and no one had ever heard her speak a foreign language.


    ¡°That¡¯s our group¡¯s famous ice beauty, Boss Qian. Do you find her very cold?¡± La Juhua said to Aka.


    Aka flashed her teeth in a brilliant smile, but Xiao Qian wouldn¡¯t even spare her a glance.


    This made Aka a little annoyed.


    Wasn¡¯t friendship between girls supposed to develop like this?

 Chapter 758 - Chapter 758: Chapter 732: The Sudden Attack

    Chapter 758: Chapter 732: The Sudden Attack


    ¡°Who is your Eldest Brother?¡± Xiaoqian turned around and asked calmly.


    While this foreigner spoke English, his features looked somewhat Middle Eastern.


    ¡°Just come with us. No need to ask so many questions.¡±


    ¡°No way!¡± Aka spread his arms, shielding Xiaoqian behind him.


    ¡°Get out of the way,¡± one of the strong men warned.


    ¡°If you want to harm Chen Xiaoqian, you¡¯ll have to step over my dead body.¡± This was a matter of professional ethics. Since Aka had taken the boss¡¯s money and promised him to protect Xiaoqian, he wouldn¡¯t back down an inch.


    ¡°You¡¯re asking for it.¡± One of them suddenly threw a punch at Aka.


    ¡°Get in the car.¡± Aka pushed Xiaoqian, then started fighting the two strong men.


    Xiaoqian seized the opportunity to get in the car, sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, watching the blonde-haired Aka fight against the two men in black, deep in thought.


    Could this be a trap set by Old Mai? Did he arrange for a few of his men to fight Aka to make her trust Aka, so that Aka could get closer to her?


    But Xiaoqian felt it wasn¡¯t that simple. Aka was clearly having a tough time with the two men. She could tell that Aka was skilled, but so were the two strong men, and they outnumbered him. Aka was at a disadvantage.


    She was genuinely trying to protect her.


    Seeing those two men in black beating Aka till he coughed out blood, yet he still wouldn¡¯t back down, Xiaoqian glanced at the cartoon accessory on her phone. The bug Yan Minglang had installed would¡¯ve alerted him by now about her peril.


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    Your phone rang, it¡¯s from Yu Minglang. Xiaoqian was about to answer the call from Ming Lang when suddenly the car¡¯s glasses shattered. One of the man in black pulled out a ball attached to a steel chain and smashed the car window.


    Xiaoqian narrowly escaped. Luckily, it was the back window that was shattered. If it was the windshield, she would¡¯ve definitely been injured.


    Aka glanced at Xiaoqian and became furious. He cursed and rushed forward. Holding the steel chain, he wouldn¡¯t let the man continue smashing the car.


    ¡°I¡¯ve fucking told you, there¡¯s no passage here. If you want to hurt her, you¡¯ll have to step over me!¡±


    The man in black tried to seize the chain back, but Aka held onto it tight. As he did, he tried to dodge the other man¡¯s attacks. ¡°Chen Xiaoqian, run!¡±


    Seeing this, Xiaoqian put down her phone. She caught sight of the small box in the car. Suddenly remembering that Old Mai¡¯s boxing gloves were still inside.


    The gloves that could generate sound wave resonance to shatter bricks. Ming Lang had confiscated these toys and never returned them to Old Mai. Xiaoqian put on the boxing gloves and stepped out of the car.


    Aka, with blood at the corner of his mouth, saw her coming out. His eyes widened in anger. ¡°What are you doing down here?! Get back in the car!¡±


    Facing the two unknown enemies, Xiaoqian remained calm ¨C her face revealing no trace of panic. She walked up to Aka and patted him on the shoulder.


    ¡°I¡¯m not in the habit of hiding behind others, being a coward. Let go.¡±


    ¡°But¡ª¡± Aka cautiously watched the two strong men. The boss¡¯s task was to protect Xiaoqian at all costs and it was clear that these men meant harm!


    ¡°What¡¯s your purpose in seeking me out?¡±


    Xiaoqian stood next to Aka and calmly asked the two strong men.


    ¡°Like we said, our Eldest Brother wants to see you.¡±


    ¡°Who exactly is your Eldest Brother?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll know when you get there.¡±


    Xiaoqian mocked, a teasing smile at the corner of her lips. ¡°What if I don¡¯t want to go?¡±


    ¡°Then don¡¯t blame us for being impolite!¡± One of the strong men made a move to step forward, but Xiaoqian surrendered.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t hit! I¡¯ll go with you!¡±


    ¡°Boss Qian!¡± Aka was unhappy seeing Boss Qian being taken away right before his eyes.


    Xiaoqian had already reached the man¡¯s side, and stood next to the two strong men. Using lip movements, she silently told Aka to cooperate with her.


    She knew that Aka, just like Yu Minglang, understood lip reading.


    Aka quickly reacted. With her gaze fixed on Xiaoqian, she wanted to know how this intelligent girl was going to escape from danger.


    ¡°Actually, I personally quite hate violence. But there are times when I need to resort to¡­ ¡±


    ¡°What are you saying?¡± One of the strong men impatiently nudged Xiaoqian towards the car. But suddenly, she spun around and hit him in his abdomen with her glove-clad hand.


    ¡°Ugh¡ª¡± The strong man stepped back with difficulty, his vision growing blurry. He explosively spat out blood and fell to the ground. After two sharp inhales, he fainted with a sweet taste lingering in his throat.


    The other strong man couldn¡¯t react in time and seemed stunned, not knowing why his comrade had suddenly fallen.


    Xiaoqian got a bit heated. Was she punching too hard with these gloves? She surely didn¡¯t kill him, did she?


    Aka wasn¡¯t too sure how Xiaoqian had managed to knock the man out either, but it was the perfect opportunity. Aka quickly stepped forward and started fighting the remaining man.


    Fighting one wasn¡¯t as difficult for Aka. Although she wasn¡¯t as strong as the man, she had the advantage in agility.


    Xiaoqian watched from the side. Though she wanted to help, her glove-equipped punches were only good for stealth attacks, but a real fight was a totally different story and could backfire.


    After Aka exchanged a few blows with the man, the one Xiaoqian had knocked out came to his senses. Xiaoqian saw this and ran for it.


    The strong man wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, filled with indignation over being knocked out by a woman. He picked up the steel chain hanging on the shattered car window and chased after Xiaoqian.


    Aka was too occupied with the other man to help. She fretted, if Xiaoqian¡¯s delicate skin got hit by the chain, Aka was afraid she would literally lose her head when she saw the boss.


    As Xiaoqian sprinted against the wind, she was disgusted with herself.


    She was an absolute novice at fighting. She had no experience to speak of. After knocking the guy unconscious, why didn¡¯t she just punch him again to keep him down? Instead, she stood there worrying if she¡¯d killed him¡­


    People of letters, she thought, were way too indecisive. If it was her family member, Xiaoqiang, he would¡¯ve knocked them out with two swift kicks. Now look at her being chased so desperately as if she was a scared rabbit.


    A man with a chain, chasing a woman was a sight at the University Town Gate, and it was right after school hours. Xiaoqian was hoping someone might lend a hand, but unfortunately, everyone kept their distance.


    Just when the strong man was about to catch up to Xiaoqian, he suddenly saw Old Mai step out of a taxi carrying a bouquet of flowers.


    The strongman immediately stopped in his tracks, turning his head to shout at his partner, ¡°Retreat!¡±


    The two strong men quickly got into their car and took off.


    Huffing and puffing, Aka came over to Xiaoqian. ¡°Boss Qian, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, what about you?¡±


    ¡°Just a bit battered, should not be severe. Who were those men?¡±


    Xiaoqian saw that Aka was genuinely clueless about those men. She too was puzzled.


    Who were they exactly? Why did they attack her out of the blue and then suddenly back off?

 Chapter 759 - Chapter 759: Chapter 733: Initiating the High IQ Husband and Wife Chain Trap Mode

    Chapter 759: Chapter 733: Initiating the High IQ Husband and Wife Chain Trap Mode


    Xiao Qian saw Old Mai standing on the side of the road, holding roses. It seemed that he hadn¡¯t seen the thrilling scene that had just happened. He was paying the taxi fare. Did those two people retreat because of Old Mai?


    Logically, it didn¡¯t make sense. If Old Mai wanted to curry favor with her, he should have taken advantage of this opportunity to play the hero and save the beauty. So why did Old Mai act like nothing was wrong?


    Xiao Qian felt that something was very strange, and no matter how she tried to deduce it logically, it didn¡¯t add up.


    Old Mai tidied up the bouquet and revealed a self-proclaimed perfect pick-up smile, then walked affectionately towards Xiao Qian.


    He had practiced these few steps for a long time!


    A white suit, a super stylish hairstyle with hair wax, a perfect smile, and at this moment, the summer breeze blew past his deliberately left bangs, Old Mai could almost feel Xiao Qian¡¯s expression, being mesmerized by him.


    A car sped by, splashing water from the puddles on the roadside. Old Mai¡¯s white suit was evenly splashed with a layer of mud spots, his face too¡­


    The car made a sudden brake right in front of them, and Old Mai looked murderous. He was ready to see who had ruined his perfect attempt at picking up girls.


    To his surprise, the man who got out of the car was Yu Minglang. Old Mai hugged his flowers without hesitation, turned around quickly, and shouted, ¡°Taxi, take me away!¡±


    How could it be that every time he tried to pick up girls, Yu Minglang interfered? Old Mai wondered after jumping into the taxi and fleeing the scene.


    When Yu Minglang heard that Xiao Qian was in danger, he happened to be on his way to pick her up after school. That¡¯s why he was able to rush over so quickly.


    When he hastily jumped out of the car and saw that the glass of his wife¡¯s red car was shattered, and there was blood on the ground, Yu Minglang¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    ¡°Qian Bao, are you hurt?¡±


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    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Aka got hurt while protecting me.¡±


    Xiao Qian felt reassured as soon as she saw him come.


    ¡°Where are they?¡± Yu Minglang said, with a chilling murderous intent. It was no way to let go of anyone who dared to hurt his wife.


    ¡°They went in that direction, about three minutes ago. I remember the license plate number.¡± Xiao Qian pointed towards the north.


    ¡°Get in the car, I¡¯ll drive you to chase after them!¡±


    Xiao Qian threw her car keys to Aka.


    ¡°You drive my car back.¡±


    Aka looked at the shattered car window, covering her stomach.


    ¡°I¡¯m still a patient¡­ Is this how you treat someone who¡¯s helped you?¡±


    She thought that the couple would kindly drive her back. She had just fought someone for Xiao Qian, and now her whole body was aching.


    ¡°Good deeds don¡¯t cancel out bad ones. At most, I¡¯ll take revenge on you a little less in the future.¡± Although Aka had just helped her, Boss Qian hadn¡¯t forgotten about the listening device she had used to eavesdrop on her corner of the wall conversation.


    When she thought of her and Xiao Qiang¡¯s indescribable moans and groans being heard by others, Boss Qian had no good feelings for Yellow Hair.


    ¡°My wife doesn¡¯t like other women sitting in my car. I¡¯ll remember your help this time, and we¡¯ll talk about it later.¡± Yu Minglang nodded at Aka. His attitude towards those who had helped his wife was obviously better, even though Aka had an unknown origin.


    When the two of them drove away in Yu Minglang¡¯s car, Aka finally covered her stomach with distress, looking at the shattered window of Xiao Qian¡¯s car. Did she really have to drive back herself? Sob!


    After a challenging cleanup, she sat in the driver¡¯s seat and called her boss.


    ¡°Boss¡­ I¡¯m asking for a raise, I¡¯m about to get beaten to death¡­ Just now, two strong men beat up your precious little Qian without a word! I bravely protected her at the cost of being half-dead, so I¡¯m begging for a raise!¡±


    ¡°How is she?¡±


    ¡°She was saved by her boyfriend.. They said that they were chasing after the two men in black. But I¡¯m injured, too!¡±


    ¡°Men in black? Did she provoke anyone recently?¡±


    ¡°No, she recently tricked a homosexual who planned to deceive her into marriage, but I think she did a great job on that. I¡¯m sure that family wouldn¡¯t dare to retaliate against her. Those two men in black look more like Mai Hadi¡¯s subordinates; they look like foreigners.¡±


    ¡°Are you certain that they look like foreigners?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, two violent strong men, ready to fight without a word. Your little darling didn¡¯t know what was going on, suddenly laid one down, and then those two men saw Old Mai and ran. Then her amazing boyfriend swooped in and took her to chase after them. I wonder how he knew to come out without Xiao Qian calling him? In the end, she didn¡¯t even offer to give me a ride; she just left me with a mess and a broken car.¡±


    ¡°You mean, she left the car for you to drive?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the windows were smashed, leaving glass shards everywhere. Oh? She forgot to take her phone; boss, should I check her phone for any information?¡±


    ¡°¡­Stop all eavesdropping activities, just follow and protect her from now on. Be careful with your words and actions, and I¡¯m going to deduct a month¡¯s bonus from your pay!¡±


    ¡°For what reason!¡± Aka wanted to vomit blood again. Why was it so hard for her to make a little money?


    ¡°Because you, a foolish girl, must have been eighty percent fooled by Xiao Qian! Just die of stupidity! Why didn¡¯t you just get out of the car and call me?¡±


    ¡°My stomach hurts¡­¡±


    ¡°Cheap and disposable agents are unreliable. Deducting your salary is not a false accusation!¡± The boss was speechless. He couldn¡¯t understand how he had employed this thing to accompany Xiao Qian. Why the hell didn¡¯t you just get out of the car and call me?


    If Yu Minglang was able to rescue Xiao Qian in time, then there must have been a listening device on Xiao Qian, and Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang leaving Aka behind was probably intentional. This silly girl had taken the bait so easily!


    ¡°Those who deduct wages are really mean¡­¡± Aka grumbled softly, she had been deducted a lot of money recently!


    ¡°Is it nice for a girl to use that word?¡± The boss promptly frowned with disdain.


    ¡°Please! That¡¯s the word your precious Xiao Qian often uses when she¡¯s scolding people. It sounds so smooth when she says it!¡±


    ¡°¡­Actually, if you listen carefully, this vocabulary is elegant and full of grounded feeling, magnificent and profound, while avoiding vulgarity when scolding people. Not bad.¡±


    Hey! His opinion changed so quickly! Aka didn¡¯t buy it.


    ¡°Boss, why are you so indulgent towards Boss Qian? What¡¯s the relationship between you two?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask what you shouldn¡¯t.¡±


    The boss hung up the phone, thinking that Aka¡¯s conversation might have been overheard by Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang. He wasn¡¯t anxious at all, but instead showed an expectant expression.


    This clever little girl must have already suspected Aka, right? The boss wondered how many more surprises Xiao Qian would bring him and looked forward to the day they met.


    In the car, Yu Minglang took off his Bluetooth headset and frowned.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Something¡¯s not right. Aka is not with Old Mai.¡±


    As expected, when Xiao Qian suggested letting Aka drive back, Yu Minglang already understood to cooperate with Xiao Qian in playing their high-IQ couple¡¯s continuous tricking game.


    After being listened to by Aka for so long, it was time to counterattack for once.


    But this time, the result was quite unexpected for Yu Minglang.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, when she was on the phone, the tone of voice of her ¡®boss¡¯ didn¡¯t sound like she was with Old Mai¡¯s group. Moreover, she finally asked a very bizarre question. She asked the mysterious person what their relationship with you was and why they were so indulgent towards you. Do you think she would ask that if she were on the phone with Old Mai?¡±

 Chapter 761 - Chapter 761: Chapter 735: Xiao Qiangs Great Display of Divine Power

    Chapter 761: Chapter 735: Xiao Qiang¡¯s Great Display of Divine Power


    The two men in black saw Old Mai coming and ran away quickly. They didn¡¯t dare to talk to their boss until they had driven a distance away.


    ¡°Did you catch the person?¡±


    ¡°No, Eldest Brother, we saw the Young Master coming and didn¡¯t dare to let him see us, so we left first.¡±


    ¡°Did you show that girl some color?¡±


    ¡°No¡­¡± The strong man glanced at his unconscious companion in the back seat and thought that not only did they not hit Xiao Qian, but one of them was beaten by her instead.


    ¡°Is it very difficult for you two to fight a little girl?¡± The man¡¯s voice was excessively gentle.


    But the two strong men could only feel chills down their spines; Eldest Brother being like this was even more terrifying.


    ¡°There was a very powerful blonde woman with her, and she had a strange pair of knuckles herself. We were ambushed.¡±


    ¡°Knuckles?¡± The man was startled, and then muttered to himself. ¡°The knuckles I gave him, he actually gave them to another woman?¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, what are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°I said, you two useless losers can come back now.¡±


    The two strong men looked at the traffic jam in front of them and said reluctantly.


    ¡°Brother, we¡¯re sorry, but we might be a little late coming back. I don¡¯t know what the fuck is wrong with the traffic in the Celestial Empire. It seems to be completely blocked in front, and behind us too¡­ Ah!¡±


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    The strong man on the call suddenly felt something hit the roof of the car. He looked up and saw a pair of boots stepping on the transparent sunroof. What¡­ was going on?


    A minute ago, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang arrived in front of Linmen Bridge, or more precisely, it couldn¡¯t be considered as in front of the bridge, as the traffic jam ahead was so severe that they couldn¡¯t see the bridge. Cars were everywhere.


    Xiao Qian told Yu Minglang about the features and the license plate of the car the two strong men were driving. Then it was time for Yu Minglang¡¯s solo performance. He took out his scarf, tied it around his face, adjusted his clothes stylishly, and put on sunglasses. He blew a kiss at Xiao Qian before jumping onto the roof of the car.


    Although Xiao Qian didn¡¯t see the scene in a blockbuster where a person jumped off a bridge wearing a wire, she did see another scene from a blockbuster. Yu Minglang started to run and jump quickly on the roofs of the lined cars.


    He jumped from one car to the roof of another, and on a truck transporting lambs, he walked holding onto the railing and even petted a lamb poking its head out in passing. Good boy.


    The drivers¡¯ eyes were wide open; had they seen wrongly?


    Where did this roof-jumping man come from?


    A scene from a cop film had become a reality!


    Tens of cars were stuck here, and the drivers were all confused. What was going on? It wasn¡¯t even time for the bridge to lift. Seeing this faceless flying man, the drivers became excited.


    Had they run into a scene where a thief was being apprehended? Or a major crime solved?


    Realizing that the bridge shouldn¡¯t be lifting at this time, they were even more convinced that they had encountered a thief-catching scene. Everyone was very excited.


    Unfortunately, at this time cellphones weren¡¯t as advanced as in a decade later, so there was no way for them to livestream what was happening. The drivers could only watch the flying man jump over their cars and get blindly excited. If this had happened a decade later when cellphones had livestreaming capabilities, people would have been able to record short videos and get tons of likes on their ¡®Moments¡¯; it would have gone viral.


    In less than a minute, Yu Minglang found the car Xiao Mei had talked about, with the plate numbers and model matching. He jumped onto it, tapped on the sunroof and asked the two bastards inside who bullied a woman, ¡°How are you doing?¡±


    At that time, the two strong men were reporting their situation to their own boss and didn¡¯t understand what was happening at all.


    Why was there an extra person on the car roof..?


    By the time they reacted, Yu Minglang had already grabbed their cellphone through the open window.


    In order to see how her man was performing, Xiao Qian also made a great effort. She took off her shoes and stood on the seat, poking her head out of the sunroof, only to find that a child in the car in front was looking at her in astonishment. Xiao Qian calmly waved.


    ¡°Little friend, what big sister is doing now is dangerous, wrong, and doesn¡¯t comply with the Road Traffic Safety Law. Today is a special situation; when you grow up, never imitate big sister¡¯s actions today.¡±


    Look, a righteous person always remembers their social mission.


    After appeasing the child, Xiao Qian poked her head out of the sunroof to watch Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang was no more than 20 meters away from her. She saw him stop on a car, first squat down and knock on the sunroof, then hook his feet onto the roof rack and sprawl out, pulling off an upside-down dangling pose. He reached into the car in just a few seconds, and then jumped up and sat on the roof of the car. The whole process looked smooth and pleasing, but everyone who saw it knew that to do this, Xiao Qiang¡¯s abdominal muscles must be very strong.


    As Yu Minglang¡¯s wife, Xiao Qian was clear about how great her husband¡¯s strong abdominal muscles were. This was the first time she had seen him show off his outstanding waist strength outside of bed, and the satisfaction she felt was no less than during their intimate moments.


    Marry a man like Yu Xiaoqiang, useful in all kinds of situations. How handsome her man looked when fooling around, even the drivers stuck behind them all saw it, and Xiao Qian felt a sense of vanity.


    That¡¯s right, the dashing man in the spotlight was hers. What satisfaction~


    Yu Minglang caught the men off guard and quickly grabbed their cellphone. Standing on the roof of the men in black¡¯s car, he picked up their phone, which was still connected, and said in perfect English.


    ¡°Hi, how are you?¡±


    There was silence on the other end of the phone, as if the person was thinking about why there was a different man¡¯s voice on their minion¡¯s phone.


    ¡°Hello.¡± The overly gentle voice came from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°I heard you want to meet my wife?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s man?¡±


    Yu Minglang looked at the man in black who had recovered and was getting out of the car to climb onto the roof. He let out a slightly rascal smile.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, legally married husband and wife. As Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s husband, I think I have the right to protest against your excessive enthusiasm towards my wife.¡±


    Yu Minglang dodged the man in black¡¯s punch and kicked him off the roof. Another man in black tried to climb up. Yu Minglang held the phone in one hand and taunted them with the other like teasing a dog.


    He hadn¡¯t forgotten the mischief these two things played on his wife!


    This man in black had been hit by Xiao Qian¡¯s knuckles before, and his movements were slow due to his injury. There was no way he could be a match for Xiao Qiang. He was locked in a chokehold by him in a single move.


    ¡°Release my men.¡± The soft but chilling male voice on the phone ordered, though he couldn¡¯t see what was happening on the other end of the call. But from the whimpers of his minion, it was easy to tell that his men were taking quite a beating.


    This time, he underestimated the enemy. He didn¡¯t think that there were so many powerful people around Chen Xiaoqian.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like it when others are too enthusiastic about my woman. Your behavior today is obviously a bit too enthusiastic.¡±

 Chapter 764 - Chapter 764: Chapter 738: Two Problems, One Solution

    Chapter 764: Chapter 738: Two Problems, One Solution


    Xiao Qian showed a charming smile and said, ¡°Yes, you guessed it right. In Chinese, this behavior can also be called ¡®scamming¡¯ or ¡®peng ci.¡¯ Come on, let me teach you the pronunciation ¡ª peng ci~¡±


    The strong man in black felt incredibly wronged and confused. What was going on? The boss didn¡¯t bring people over to turn these two into a hornet¡¯s nest, so why were they still standing together discussing compensation?


    Should the plot really go like this? What on earth were these people thinking? It felt so bizarre!


    ¡°Doctor Chen, does that mean you¡¯re willing to accept my consultation?¡± The man with gold-framed glasses caught the implication in Xiao Qian¡¯s words since she had just used the term ¡®consultant.¡¯


    Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang, who nodded his head.


    ¡°If you can afford my medical fees and reimburse me for the car repair and my classmate¡¯s medical expenses, we can set up an appointment.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already said I¡¯ll pay whatever amount you want as long as you can cure me. As for the car repairs¡­ let¡¯s deduct that from the salaries of these two fellows.¡±


    The strong man felt dizzy. How did the boss also get sidetracked by this woman?


    ¡°Very well, let¡¯s schedule our first official treatment for tomorrow. I think you should take your two little brothers to see a doctor right now. And remember, the next time you want to cause trouble in the Celestial Empire, consider our traffic. When you smash cars, think it through and don¡¯t get scammed.¡±


    Xiao Qian added this to the man in black, who was on the verge of tears.


    For the first time in his life as a terrorist, he experienced the feeling of being scammed¡­ it was so sour and refreshing!


    Seeing Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang getting away with such a commotion right under the boss¡¯s watchful gaze, the man in black couldn¡¯t help but complain after they drove away.


    ¡°Big Brother, are we just letting them go like this?¡±


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    ¡°What else then?¡±


    Gold-framed Glasses Man casually glanced at the man in black, ¡°Creating chaos on their turf, are you sure you¡¯ll make it out alive?¡±


    ¡°But they were too arrogant, especially that woman!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it because you useless people let it happen!¡± Gold-framed Glasses Man looked at the nearby Linmen Bridge. With such high authority as to raise the bridge in advance, who exactly was Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s man?


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the young master suddenly appearing with flowers, we would¡¯ve taught that hateful woman a lesson.¡±


    After being beaten by Yu Minglang first and then scammed by Xiao Qian, the man in black felt that he had suffered a great physical and mental blow. He didn¡¯t think the boss¡¯s words about deductions from their salary were a joke.


    Although the big brother had a lot of money and resources from the Carter Family, he was surprisingly stingy. He was generous towards the young master but extremely tight-fisted with everyone else.


    Hearing the man in black mention Mai Hadi, Gold-framed Glasses Man¡¯s eyes darkened.


    She was better than I thought, so it doesn¡¯t seem strange that Mai Hadi would like her.¡±


    Big Brother¡­ why do you hate Chen Xiaoqian so much? Why don¡¯t you just kill her directly and avoid her expensive medical treatment?¡±


    Would Big Brother, with his stinginess, really spend so much money? Or would he eventually deduct it all from their salaries?


    ¡°She wants to earn my money? She¡¯d have to live long enough to spend it,¡± said Gold-framed Glasses Man, looking in the direction of Yu Minglang¡¯s departing car with a sinister expression.


    Any woman who exists in Mai Hadi¡¯s heart should be dead, no matter who her husband is.


    At this moment, Xiao Qian was sitting in Yu Minglang¡¯s car, with both of them heading towards home, both wearing gloomy expressions.


    ¡°Who is he?¡± Xiao Qian asked Yu Minglang.


    Instead of answering Xiao Qian¡¯s question directly, Yu Minglang asked back, ¡°Is he the one who made the appointment by text message to correct his homosexual inclinations?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Xiao Qian sensed the seriousness of the matter from his heavy tone, so she looked at him, waiting for him to continue.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, if you put aside this person¡¯s background and just treat him as an ordinary patient, can you guarantee that you won¡¯t get emotionally affected while dealing with homosexuality-related cases?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am 100% confident that I won¡¯t let myself develop negative emotions because of the condition. Do you need my cooperation?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the reason I asked you to take his case is that I hope you can help me delay his actions and understand his true intentions for coming here. I¡¯m going to research this matter right away.¡±


    Even after knowing Old Mai¡¯s identity, Yu Minglang never said he would report it immediately. This means that Gold-framed Glasses Man must be much more dangerous than Old Mai.


    ¡°Before you do your research, can you tell me his real identity?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°I know you don¡¯t want me to know too much for the sake of my safety, but if you want me to stall him as a psychologist, knowing more will actually make me safer.¡±


    Yu Minglang sighed, and then spoke the truth.


    ¡°The man with glasses is the Asian strategist for the next head of the Carter Family. In other words, this person is the number one strategist for Old Mai¡¯s elder brother. According to our understanding, Old Mai¡¯s elder brother, the first heir of the Carter Family, is a dolt who relies entirely on this Asian strategist for counsel. Why he suddenly sought you for treatment and whether he has taken over the Carter family heir¡¯s position is something I¡¯ll know after my research.¡±


    If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that their target specifically sought Xiao Qian, Yu Minglang would be completely unwilling to let his wife interact with this person.


    Compared to Old Mai, who was far from the core power of the Carter Family, Song Qingwu might be just an aide, but everyone knew that the incompetent heir¡¯s achievements were all due to the strategies devised by this aide.


    So when Yu Minglang thought of Song Qingwu¡¯s real identity, his first reaction was to report it. Ejecting Song Qingwu from the situation seemed more challenging than Old Mai.


    Xiao Qian listened to Yu Minglang and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. Oh my God! The truth of the matter was like this!


    She finally understood the ins and outs of the matter, and a doubt that had been buried in her heart also found an explanation!


    ¡°I¡¯ll drop you off at our new home first, and I¡¯ll tell you our next plan when I come back from the meeting.¡± Yu Minglang planned to drop Xiao Qian off at their new home, where she would be safe. Song Qingwu¡¯s people would not be able to break in.


    However, Xiao Qian placed her hand on his steering wheel.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. As long as I¡¯m here, I¡¯ll protect you. No matter what he¡¯s here for, I won¡¯t let him harm you.¡±


    Yu Minglang thought Xiao Qian was afraid, but she was actually full of excitement?


    ¡°I¡¯m not afraid. I want to go to the meeting with you. Hurry up, I want to go with you!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Don¡¯t be ridiculous!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s help this time was purely in a personal capacity, but he was meeting with important people, albeit through video chat. Only when the situation involved the Carter Family would they have a chance to meet face-to-face.


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking. I have to be involved in your operation this time! I know why Song Qingwu is here! I know how to make him leave with Old Mai!¡±


    ¡°You?¡±

 Chapter 765 - Chapter 765: Chapter 739: So This is the Real Truth

    Chapter 765: Chapter 739: So This is the Real Truth


    Yu Minglang looked at Xiao Qian in surprise, wondering how his wife knew something he didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°Qian Bao, this matter is quite complicated. Are you sure you know?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely! Haha! I was wondering how that idiot Old Mai could possibly¡­¡±


    How could he possibly have such an amazing force in the future?


    It turns out there is a relationship with Song Qingwu, and everything makes sense now!


    Noticing Yu Minglang staring at her, Xiao Qian restrained her excitement and spoke seriously to him.


    ¡°Xiao Qiang, I don¡¯t want to hide anything from you, but there are some things I don¡¯t tell you for your own good and for the sake of our family. I can¡¯t let you deal with it alone. I must get involved in this matter.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what have you learned?¡±


    Xiao Qian whispered a few words to him, and Yu Minglang slammed on the brakes, almost crashing into the side of the road. He clenched his teeth.


    ¡°Are you¡­ are you kidding me?¡±


    Xiao Qian has always been puzzled by one thing.


    How could Old Mai, with his low IQ and personality, take out his eldest brother and finally replace him?


    At first, Xiao Qian thought Old Mai was just inexperienced due to his youth, so he wasn¡¯t as impressive as he was in the future. But looking at Yu Minglang, she felt it was not right.


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    Yu Minglang is still young now, but compared to Yu Minglang ten years later, his intelligence, strategy, and work ability are not much worse than in the future. His temper and character are a bit childish, but his ability is definitely not an issue.


    However, looking at Old Mai, Xiao Qian could easily manipulate him, and with Yu Minglang added, Old Mai was almost completely crushed.


    How could such a person become so ruthless in the future?


    This was a mystery.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s impression of Old Mai was that he had married twice, each time to a very wealthy woman, and then took their money and kicked them out. In the end, he took out his older brother and became the most powerful boss of the Carter Family. There was also a detail that Xiao Qian overlooked, and only remembered when Yu Minglang mentioned it.


    There was a mysterious Asian advisor by Old Mai¡¯s side. She had heard Zheng Xu mention it casually, saying that the advisor used to be with the heir of the family, but after the heir was inexplicably eliminated by Old Mai, he followed Old Mai instead. It was said that Old Mai didn¡¯t like this man very much. Zheng Xu even tried to poach the advisor but failed, as he was extremely loyal to Old Mai.


    This was a minor detail, just something Xiao Qian heard Zheng Xu mention while drinking with him in a past life. He couldn¡¯t understand why this would happen; Old Mai clearly didn¡¯t like this advisor, but the latter was still devoted to him.


    Now, Yu Minglang revealed that the mysterious advisor, Song Qingwu, was the same Gold-framed Glasses Man who tried to teach Xiao Qian a lesson!¡¯


    Moreover, Xiao Qian remembered that when Song Qingwu first texted her, he said he wanted her to help him correct his sexual orientation. That meant Song Qingwu was still a homosexual!


    Then everything made sense!!


    So, when Xiao Qian whispered the words ¡°Song Qingwu likes Mai Hadi¡± to Yu Minglang, he almost crashed the car in shock, looking at her like he had seen a ghost.


    ¡°Qian, Qian Bao, are you teasing me?¡±


    Anyone who heard such a thing would think it was a fairy tale, right?


    ¡°I am a disciplined Psychologist, and I would never joke about such a serious matter. Song Qingwu really likes Mai Hadi, and it¡¯s unrequited love! That¡¯s why his first move when coming to China was to try to beat me up!¡±


    Yu Minglang was speechless for a few seconds, completely caught off guard by his wife¡¯s revelation.


    ¡°Wife, are you joking with me?¡±


    ¡°What I said is true.¡±


    ¡°Where did you get the information that Song Qingwu likes Old Mai? Is it reliable?¡± Did his wife have more information than he did?


    Hearing that a straight man suddenly liked another man was quite a shock.


    ¡°I can¡¯t guarantee it¡¯s 100% accurate, but I¡¯m 80% sure. I could even predict that if Old Mai eliminates his brother and takes over the Carter Family in the future, it will be Song Qingwu behind the scenes.¡±


    ¡°Based on?¡± Yu Minglang felt this was a bit far-fetched.


    ¡°We have rules in our profession, there are things we can¡¯t discuss with outsiders, but the information is reliable.¡± Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t admit to having memories from a past life, so she could only use her professional ethics to evade Yu Minglang.


    Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t believe Xiao Qian¡¯s hypothesis.


    Song Qingwu had helped the heir of the Carter family commit many significant crimes, and his methods were very cruel. Although the Carter family hadn¡¯t targeted China yet, if they wanted to cause trouble, it would be difficult to deal with. So recognizing Song Qingwu was the first step, and then they had to report the incident since it was of great importance.


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Song Qingwu¡¯s documentation clearly states that his IQ is 151. How can someone like that like men?¡±


    ¡°Your IQ is 152, and don¡¯t you still cling to Dragon Ball? Does liking someone have anything to do with IQ?¡±


    ¡°Wife! How did you know I tested my IQ?!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, my mother-in-law told me. A while ago, I was researching the accuracy of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, and my mother-in-law casually mentioned it when she brought me something. She said that when you were little, your father took you for a test, and I only found out then that my husband is a genius.¡±


    ¡°Ahem, low-key, low-key.¡±


    The international intelligence quotient ranges from 46 to 160. Most people have an IQ around 100, which accounts for half of the world¡¯s population. A child with an IQ of 130 can be considered gifted and prodigious, and only one in every 100,000 can reach or approach an IQ of 160, which is considered genius-level.


    Although Xiao Qian knew Yu Minglang¡¯s brain was not normal, she didn¡¯t realize he was that smart.


    ¡°At that time, I just took the test for fun. I don¡¯t know how accurate it is, but I¡¯m just a little bit smarter than Song Qingwu, and it¡¯s obvious he¡¯s smart. How could a smart person like a man, especially a stupid one like Old Mai?¡± Yu Minglang felt that what Xiao Qian said was nonsense.


    ¡°Well, use your 152 IQ brain, which enjoys Dragon Ball, to think about it. We and the Carter family are currently in a state of mutual non-interference. Why would the Carter family be so foolish as to come to our territory and provoke Yu Family¡¯s daughter-in-law?¡±


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t know our family background.¡±


    ¡°That makes even less sense logically. He doesn¡¯t know I¡¯m your wife, so why would a powerful family like that pick a fight with a psychologist? There¡¯s only one reason: he¡¯s jealous!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s mouth twitched again. He really couldn¡¯t imagine that scene; it was too beautiful to look at.

 Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: Chapter 741: Is There Really Such Divine Logic?

    Chapter 767: Chapter 741: Is There Really Such Divine Logic?


    ¡°Wait here for me, and I¡¯ll take you to the meeting room after greeting someone,¡± Yu Minglang instructed Xiao Qian not to wander around and left her in the office.


    This was Xiao Qian¡¯s first time in his office. She walked around and found it domineering, simple, and high-end ¨C definitely Xiao Hei¡¯s style.


    However, she discovered a secret on the table ¨C there was a photo of her on his desk. It was taken the first time she stayed overnight in Yu Minglang¡¯s house, leaning against his bed.


    The photo was already a few years old, and she looked a bit naive. In this purely masculine place, her innocent photo was the softest presence. Was he keeping her company in this way when she was not around?


    Xiao Qian put down the photo, remembering that Yu Minglang had asked her to take wedding photos before. She had refused, thinking the photos would be silly and that the photographer would make them pose awkwardly. But now she thought that after dealing with Old Mai¡¯s issue, they should take a proper set of wedding photos.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, come with me,¡± he said, opening the door and nodding to Xiao Qian.


    A moment that could change everything was approaching.


    There were many meeting rooms in the Yu Clan, but only one was special and only used for important occasions, hosting the company¡¯s top executives. There were high-tech communication devices inside for video calls, and everything said in the room would be top-secret and never leaked.


    Today, this mysterious place was opened for Xiao Qian.


    Xiao Qian followed Yu Minglang in. There were guards at the door, all from the Yu Clan¡¯s elite security.


    Inside was a wall of video phones, a conference table below them, and two other people in the room who knew about the operation, aside from Yu Minglang and Xiao Qian.


    Yu Minglang led Xiao Qian to the equipment and spoke to the person on the screen.


    ¡°I brought her here.¡±


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    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t sure about the uncle¡¯s position on the other side of the screen, but she could guess. If it were anyone else, they would have been nervous by now, but Boss Qian was a worldly person and only showed the appropriate respect when dealing with someone of that caliber.


    ¡°I heard you have important information to share with me?¡± the man said.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m psychologist Chen Xiaoqian, One¡¯s wife. I know it¡¯s unconventional to see you directly, but this matter has significant ramifications, and I want to communicate directly with you to avoid any unnecessary trouble for us.¡±


    ¡°I have heard from One about your opinion. Although your inference is logical, it¡¯s still just a guess. I want to know the specific basis for your judgment.¡±


    This was indeed a special case ¨C Song Qingwu had sought out Xiao Qian directly, and it would be inappropriate not to involve her.


    Moreover, Yu Minglang had just vouched for Xiao Qian to this person, saying that her information was very useful. So he wanted to give Xiao Qian a chance to explain herself.


    ¡°I am a psychologist, and our profession has a confidentiality rule. One doesn¡¯t tell me about anything from his work at home. I shouldn¡¯t be telling you about my patients¡¯ situations either, but this matter involves the group¡¯s security, so I¡¯m willing to break the rule once and tell you that I have information of Song Qingwu¡¯s previous visits to psychologists. He confided his sexual orientation and his feelings for Mai Hadi to other psychologists.¡±


    Since they couldn¡¯t mention the rebirth, they used the psychologist¡¯s codes of conduct as a logical explanation. Xiao Qian¡¯s ability to provide just enough information without violating the rules would make people believe her words.


    ¡°Tell me about your plan,¡± the man seemed convinced.


    ¡°Before I share my plan, I want to declare that One never tells me about these things at home. I know about Mai Hadi and Song Qingwu¡¯s identity through my own network. My husband didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    The man laughed.


    ¡°I understand. Continue.¡±


    These two really were amusing. Just now, One had vouched for his wife, and now she fiercely defended her husband. Their relationship was good, and Old Yu was lucky to have such sensible children and daughter-in-law. How come he didn¡¯t have such a good son and daughter-in-law¡­


    ¡°Song Qingwu came to me for personal reasons, probably out of jealousy. He wants me dead, but getting me killed on my husband¡¯s turf won¡¯t be easy. However, if someone protects me and drives Song Qingwu away, he might cause problems in the future due to his narrow-minded nature. That would be troublesome.¡±


    Xiao Qian first analyzed the situation in the simplest and most direct way. The man wanted to laugh but had to maintain a serious expression.


    This little girl understood matters well but was too blunt, unfamiliar with subtlety.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be afraid of threats from the evil forces.¡±


    ¡°I believe my man can protect me, but I think we can handle this issue differently, turning a bad situation into a good one.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    ¡°Song Qingwu is very curious about me and wants to know what kind of person could make Old Mai fall for them. So, he¡¯ll study my character while trying to harm me. I want to offer him some Ingratiation Therapy, to negotiate terms.¡±


    ¡°There is no such thing as Ingratiation Therapy in psychological treatments.¡± Did this little girl dare to lie, thinking others didn¡¯t understand psychology? Sorry, but some people had studied it on their own!


    ¡°You know your stuff, and trying to deceive you is not easy. You¡¯re right; there is no Ingratiation Therapy; I made it up. But I want to clarify that I¡¯m a qualified professional, just like I can tell that you¡¯ve had terrible sleep lately.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, tell me about your self-created therapy.¡± It was true that the man hadn¡¯t slept well in days, and no medication had helped ¨C he indeed had headaches.


    Yu Minglang stood by in a standard posture with a serious expression, but in his heart, he was amused.


    He really didn¡¯t need to worry ¨C his wife, Qian Bao, faced any leader with a blunt approach, using her knowledge to stun them. On top of that, when handling big tasks, she had the additional ability to flatter, sweet-talking people like a pro.


    ¡°My self-created Ingratiation Therapy boils down to following Song Qingwu¡¯s wishes. Doesn¡¯t he like Old Mai? Then I¡¯ll help him get Old Mai. If I help him get what he couldn¡¯t obtain himself, would he still want to harm me? Furthermore, would he dare to come to us and cause trouble after helping Old Mai take over the business? Even if he dares, I have ways to brainwash Old Mai and make him influence Song Qingwu to deal with the neighbors that don¡¯t have a good relationship with us instead of messing around in our house!¡±


    Who would have thought such divine logic would work!


    The man widened his eyes in disbelief. Could it really work?

 Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: Chapter 742: Boss Qian Dares to Do Any Business

    Chapter 768: Chapter 742: Boss Qian Dares to Do Any Business


    This, this is too¡­


    Even if Yu Minglang had mentally prepared for his wife to possibly pull a trick, he never thought her move would be so¡­ ah!


    After Xiao Qian finished speaking, there was a moment of silence, and she immediately justified herself.


    ¡°I know, since the reform and opening up, our policy has been freedom of marriage, opposing arranged marriages. This is something I will accomplish from my personal perspective, and it has nothing to do with you. After all, I am also a psychologist, and I can¡¯t bear to see patients troubled by love and relationships¡­¡±


    It sounded so convincing that they almost believed it!


    ¡°How confident are you? As far as I know, Mai Hadi doesn¡¯t seem to like men. Will he¡­ agree?¡±


    As soon as Xiao Qian heard the leader¡¯s tone, she knew there was a possibility.


    ¡°I have only a 50% chance, but as a psychologist who wants to protect the family and defend everyone, I am willing to give 200% of my strength!¡±


    ¡°I reserve my personal opinion.¡±


    Xiao Qian was not surprised; she knew her plan was a bit too crazy, so it was unlikely that they would accept it at once. Boss Qian also had a backup plan, but before she could speak, she heard the person say.


    ¡°Song Qingwu sought psychological consultation from you in a private capacity, and you also accepted his case in a private capacity. As for how you negotiate and resolve the issue between the two of you, that is a business matter and does not require my opinion. You can handle this matter according to your ¡®doctor¡¯s mission.''¡±


    Xiao Qian smiled.


    ¡°Thank you, I will definitely fulfill my doctor¡¯s mission and complete this international case.¡±


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    ¡°Looking forward to your good news.¡±


    It seemed like the call was about to end, but Xiao Qian stopped him.


    ¡°Wait a minute!¡±


    ¡°Is there anything else you need support with?¡±


    ¡°I noticed that your dark circles are quite severe, and your recent sleep quality must be terrible. I suggest you try to clear your mind before sleeping to improve your sleep. If your sleep quality still does not improve, you can find me for an 80% discount.¡±


    ¡°¡­You came here to do business?¡± Their mouth twitched.


    ¡°I know you are a principled person and can¡¯t take advantage of others. You are a senior member of One. If I were to treat you for free, I would worry about people saying that I was ingratiating myself with you by offering my skills as a gift.¡±


    Skills as a gift¡­ how did she come up with that? The person on the other end instantly cut the video, fearing that this little girl would start promoting her services to them.


    ¡°How did Old Yu find this daughter-in-law? She even started doing business with me?¡± Having resolved a major concern, they joked with their secretary in a good mood.


    ¡°Leader¡­ I feel like this little girl is hinting that if she manages to pull this off, you should reward her?¡± The secretary was clear-headed. The phrase ¡®skills as a gift¡¯ was difficult not to misinterpret.


    The leader glared, ¡°She¡¯s getting too big for her boots, insisting that this is her own private work. She took Song Qingwu¡¯s money, and now she wants my rewards? If she dares to ask, I¡¯ll go straight to her father-in-law and reason with him!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Don¡¯t believe me? Just wait and see.¡± The secretary saw from this video call that Xiao Qian was a person who only thought about what she couldn¡¯t do and didn¡¯t dare to do.


    How did she come up with the seemingly incredible yet perfect solution of Amicable Therapy?


    Song Qingwu, although utterly evil, had always kept a distance from the Celestial Empire. It was pointless and unnecessary to provoke such people and cause trouble for oneself.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s method of getting rid of Song Qingwu and Mai Hadi, the two hot potatoes, did not cause a storm at all.


    Of course, the secretary was certain that Xiao Qian¡¯s seemingly straightforward sentence, ¡°In the future, let Old Mai whisper in Song Qingwu¡¯s ear to cause trouble for the disobedient neighbors,¡± must have hit the boss¡¯s soft spot.


    Xiao Qian also said that this was all her own doing and had nothing to do with anyone else. For such trouble-free, resonating solutions that didn¡¯t require upper-level involvement, it wouldn¡¯t be too much to ask for a little ¡°skills as a gift¡± fee.


    ¡°If she really wants to sell me a favor, she has to wait until she sends them away before she can talk about it. I¡¯ve never seen anyone so brazen. But this girl is really interesting.¡±


    Yu Minglang gave Xiao Qian a thumbs up, ¡°Wife, well done!¡±


    He didn¡¯t expect that Qian Bao would be able to persuade him so easily.


    ¡°Actually, I was nervous, too.¡± Xiao Qian let out a long breath. She deliberately spoke about the matter in a relaxed manner, afraid of causing trouble for Yu Minglang.


    Fortunately, the person was very wise.


    ¡°My wife today really made a scene, not only scamming a foreign tycoon but also asking for benefits from others.¡±


    There are many greedy people, but not many who are as money-minded as Xiao Qian. Yu Minglang swore that he had just seen the usually serious elder¡¯s mouth twitch when Xiao Qian mentioned skills as a gift.


    The other two people in the room laughed as well.


    The atmosphere just now was really strange. They also saw what kind of person the legendary Young Boss¡¯s wife was. As the rumors said, she was indeed a tough character.


    ¡°Let me introduce you. This is my wife Chen Xiaoqian. She is a¡ª¡±


    ¡°Psychologist!¡± The two people spoke in unison, as Xiao Qian had made a profound impression while introducing herself as a psychologist to the big leader.


    ¡°Qian Bao, these are my executives She Gang and Liu Hui.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Dr. Chen!¡±


    ¡°Hello, everyone! It must be hard working with my husband, right? He¡¯s not an easy person to get along with.¡± Xiao Qian shook hands with the two of them one by one.


    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s true. He is the youngest boss in our group and also the most stringent and difficult to get along with. Dr. Chen, let me take you around the company to listen to the staff¡¯s voices¡ª¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! Is the office a place for casual visits? I think you guys are usually very idle, right?¡± Yu Minglang interrupted, thinking that if his wife Qian Bao were to walk around the office, wouldn¡¯t his perfect husband persona crumble?


    How could he maintain his authority as a husband if the little brats saw his wife and dared to show off in front of her?


    ¡°Young Boss, don¡¯t sing the main melody indiscriminately! What does taking Dr. Chen on a tour of the company have to do with being busy? Don¡¯t we also allow family members to visit? We¡¯re not looking at company secrets!¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    Liu Hui dodged Yu Minglang¡¯s kick, ¡°Dr. Chen, look, he¡¯s hitting me!¡±

 Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: Chapter 743 plan (Thanks to Ni Wawas He Shi Bi + Update)

    Chapter 769: Chapter 743 plan (Thanks to Ni Wawa¡¯s He Shi Bi + Update)


    ¡°You¡¯re such a chatterbox! Just like an old lady, muttering all day. Have you finished your work? If not, hurry up and get lost, and you, are the financial audits done yet? Stop surrounding my daughter-in-law, it¡¯s annoying!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s reaction only proves one thing: anger out of embarrassment.


    ¡°Boss Lady, look at him!¡±


    Yu Minglang helplessly finds out that the people around him have mastered the art of not getting hit by running behind his daughter-in-law!


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s stop messing around and discuss something serious. Boss Lady, can you share with us how you plan to implement your plan?¡± Everyone is very interested in what Xiao Qian has been talking about with others.


    Once this is mentioned, the meeting room becomes quiet.


    Everyone is curious about how powerful a psychologist can be to turn a man who likes women into accepting being pursued by a homosexual?


    Xiao Qian pulls out a chair and sits down, followed by Yu Minglang and the others, as if they are going to start a meeting.


    ¡°Strictly speaking, our profession has rules that do not allow us to discuss our patients¡¯ matters with others. This confidentiality code¡ª¡± Xiao Qian gives Yu Minglang a playful glance, and suddenly, Ming Lang has a foreboding feeling.


    What is she up to!


    ¡°However, rules are meant to be bent for living people, and our profession isn¡¯t as strict as yours. I can share some things, but I¡¯m also very curious about the work normally done by my husband¡ª¡± ¡±


    ¡°Boss Lady, rest assured! I¡¯ll tell you everything! What the boss does, whether he has had frequent contact with other women, I¡¯ll tell you all about it, no problem, right?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely no problem!¡±


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    These two are singing along to each other.


    Yu Minglang feels powerless, defeated. Once his daughter-in-law gets her way, no one can stop her.


    ¡°Whatever, do what you want. I¡¯m on the straight and narrow here.¡±


    These two families live in the same courtyard; even if they don¡¯t talk now, their wives will certainly gossip when they meet again. Just let them be.


    Xiao Qiang completely gives up treatment, anyway, he is an upright person and never does anything messy, so he doesn¡¯t fear letting his daughter-in-law know.


    ¡°First of all, let me explain the original intention of my treatment plan. Ignoring the broader concepts of righteousness, let¡¯s just focus on Old Mai himself. Don¡¯t sympathize with him, thinking that helping Song Qingwu is just setting him up. This man has no respect for women. He must have witnessed his father abusing his mother as a child, leading to him inherently looking down on women, yet still wanting to rely on their wealth to acquire vast amounts of fortune.¡±


    ¡°Is he the rumored freeloader?¡±


    ¡°Somewhat similar, but not the same. A freeloader just wants a woman¡¯s money but can take care of his financial supporter. However, Old Mai is a typical Ungrateful Wretch type who dislikes others while still taking their money, feeling that women who get cheated deserve it.¡±


    Old Mai is comparable to a high-end version of Ma Lu, although their status is different, their degree of trashiness is similar, both wanting to rise through women.


    ¡°This guy is just horrible.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, as a Psychologist, I feel heartbroken when I see people with such distorted views of gender.¡± Xiao Qian shakes her head solemnly, ¡°Just happened to have a patient who was desperately in love with Old Mai, obsessed to the point of wanting to kill an innocent person like me. You tell me, if I don¡¯t treat Song Qingwu thoroughly, when he goes back to society, wouldn¡¯t he be a huge safety hazard?¡±


    ¡°Definitely a hazard!¡±


    ¡°Wife, stop brainwashing them, just tell them your plans.¡± Yu Minglang is afraid that if the conversation goes on, his executives will be brainwashed by his wife.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop teasing you all. Let¡¯s talk about the code name I gave to this special medical record. I plan to call it ¡®Flower Delivery¡¯.¡±


    This is also learned from Yu Minglang¡¯s team, giving strange code names for every big case.


    ¡°Flower Delivery? Such a refined name.¡±


    Everyone doesn¡¯t understand what this means, and Xiao Qian¡¯s smile is mysterious.


    If Shi Tou, that fujoshi fan, were here, she would have understood instantly.


    Give you a small chrysanthemum for staying home and defending the country with a big smile!


    ¡°There are two main challenges in this ¡®Flower Delivery¡¯ task: one is how to bend the straight man Old Mai, and the other is that Song Qingwu, with a high IQ, is very difficult to hypnotize and brainwash. He has undergone many homosexual corrections abroad, indicating that he was initially resistant to this relationship, but ultimately couldn¡¯t resist the power of love.¡±


    ¡°I thought homosexuality wasn¡¯t considered a disease?¡± Yu Minglang remembers that Xiao Qian once said that the most authoritative foreign psychological textbooks have removed homosexuality from their pages, which means that homosexuality is no longer considered a disease. So why did Song Qingwu have to undergo correction several times?


    ¡°Indeed it is not considered a disease, but in some special beliefs, homosexuality conflicts with their doctrines, so some institutions abroad provide homosexual correction services. From my personal perspective, there¡¯s no need to correct sexual orientation issues, as correction rarely achieves results. It doesn¡¯t matter whether one likes men or women, as long as it doesn¡¯t affect others¡¯ lives¡ªit¡¯s off-topic, let¡¯s get back on track.¡±


    ¡°Right.¡±


    ¡°We all know that Song Qingwu¡¯s IQ is as high as 151, and my husband¡¯s IQ is 152¡ª¡±


    ¡°Wow! Boss, you¡¯re so amazing!¡±


    ¡°Stick to the topic! Why bring me into this!¡± Yu Minglang, treated like a rare creature, feels a bit shy.


    ¡°After many years of research in clinical psychology, I¡¯ve found that the higher a person¡¯s IQ, the more likely they are to have flaws in certain areas. This could be seen as a form of balance from the Creator; giving them a powerful brain means taking away something else. My husband is like this, and so is Song Qingwu.¡±


    ¡°How so?¡± Hearing about the boss¡¯s private life, the two become all ears.


    Yu Minglang is helpless, he should have never taken his daughter-in-law to the office. Look, it¡¯s almost turning into a personal show for him!


    ¡°My husband is a typical case of emotional cleanliness. People like this have a characteristic; once they like someone, they¡¯re dead set on that person. This so-called stubbornness means they won¡¯t change their heart for someone else. You can understand this as a flaw given to him by heaven. According to my comprehensive analysis of Song Qingwu, I suspect he¡¯s the same.¡±


    To be able to disregard status and cost, even putting aside pride, allowing Old Mai to bully and beat him without giving him any rights, yet still wanting to stay by Old Mai¡¯s side and support him, isn¡¯t this a love obsession of emotional cleanliness?


    No matter how proud they are, how high their IQ, or how powerful they are, once they get involved in emotions, they will let go of everything and want to stay by Old Mai¡¯s side, silently loving him. If Song Qingwu wasn¡¯t a bad person through and through, Xiao Qian might have been touched.


    Unfortunately, for the unscrupulous Old Mai and Song Qingwu, Xiao Qian¡¯s feelings are like a fierce mother-in-law meeting an unreasonable daughter-in-law; there¡¯s no emotional preference, just two words: clean up!

 Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Chapter 744: There is No Strategy, Just Heart to Heart Connection

    Chapter 770: Chapter 744: There is No Strategy, Just Heart to Heart Connection


    Song Qingwu had done a lot of bad things for Old Mai in her past life and caused quite a bit of trouble for Yu Minglang as well. Sometimes even making Yu Minglang suffer losses in business, all of which were the doing of Song Qingwu and Old Mai. So, Xiao Qian didn¡¯t feel any sympathy for the two troublemakers and calculating them came easy for her.


    ¡°How do you plan to find a breakthrough and carry out this flower-giving plan?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. We just need to conduct a thorough assessment of Old Mai to understand what kind of person he is. Once we analyze his personality, I can develop a perfect plan for Song Qingwu to pursue him.¡±


    ¡°Is it really that amazing?¡±


    ¡°I often receive various emotional consults, and I can persuade people to divorce or break up as well as help them win over the person they admire. Although everyone thinks their feelings are unique, in the eyes of psychologists like us, it¡¯s just a matter of matching personalities.¡±


    With her confident tone that reflected her strong professional capabilities as a psychologist, Xiao Qian earned the admiration of Yu Minglang¡¯s two senior executives.


    ¡°So¡­ how did you manage to capture our complex boss?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ captured him?!¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to have heard something unbelievable.


    Yu Minglang felt extremely awkward at this point.


    He wished he could find a crack in the ground to hide in and escape the sharp gaze of his wife.


    Everyone in the company knew how hard Yu Minglang had worked to pursue his beautiful, high-IQ wife. Although he didn¡¯t go through hell and high water, he racked his brains and applied all sorts of skills. Yu Minglang, a smug guy, even held a class to share his experiences in pursuing his wife, as well as lipstick reviews and such.


    After the move, a group of new employees were hired who didn¡¯t know about his difficult pursuit of his wife. This made Yu Minglang become complacent and arrogant.


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    Some time ago, in order to surprise Xiao Qian, he had their home decorated in such a way that when he took people on a tour, they were all shocked and questioned how his taste managed to win over the Boss Lady.


    Yu Xiaoqiang got carried away and started boasting.


    He claimed that it was the Boss Lady who had pursued him!


    As a result, the big mouth spread the news, and soon everyone in the company knew that the Boss Lady had chased after the boss.


    With Xiao Qian not around, everyone thought that it could be true since Yu Minglang was the youngest leading figure in the company, and the only one who had earned his position based on his achievements.


    It¡¯s not unusual for a wealthy and dashing man like him to be pursued by beautiful women.


    But today, the two senior executives had seen how Yu Minglang had supported his wife and Xiao Qian¡¯s extraordinary aura that made her unflappable even in front of high-ranking individuals. A woman with such a strong foundation in psychology didn¡¯t seem like the type to actively pursue a man, did she?


    So, mischievously, one of them asked that question. The worst that could happen would be being chased and beaten by the boss, but it¡¯s not every day that one gets the chance to tease the boss couple!


    Xiao Qian glanced at the guilty Yu Minglang, probably figuring out what had happened. She smiled to herself and grabbed Yu Minglang¡¯s hand. The moment she grabbed it, she felt him shudder, clearly aware of the consequences of bragging.


    With his boasting exposed, Yu Minglang was already prepared to kneel and scrub the floor at home as punishment.


    But to his surprise, he heard Xiao Qian say tenderly, ¡°I don¡¯t know what I did to move him back then, but I can say that I didn¡¯t use my professional skills at all when ¡®chasing¡¯ your boss. Not just during the pursuit, but even in our lives together later, I¡¯m unable to use my expertise to analyze him. So at home, there¡¯s no shopping mall expert or psychological expert between us. We¡¯re just an ordinary couple.¡±


    Yu Minglang was so touched that he didn¡¯t even know what to say. His wife was so amazing for not exposing him in front of everyone! He felt so moved~


    This unexpected display of affection forced its way into the mouths of the two senior executives who were planning to stir up trouble, making them feel awful.


    ¡°Why did you say that you can¡¯t use your professional skills to analyze him?¡± someone asked, focusing on the key point.


    ¡°To put it simply, bystanders can see things clearer, while those involved might be too close to see. Psychologists can¡¯t make objective judgments about their own family members, so we can handle anyone else¡¯s issues but not our own family¡¯s. There¡¯s no strategy between us, only mutual understanding and following our emotions.¡±


    Everyone felt stabbed in the heart by this display of love and didn¡¯t know what to say, so they could only look at Yu Minglang with envy, jealousy, and resentment.


    ¡°How did our boss get so lucky to meet such a great woman like you?¡±


    Yu Minglang grinned and looked at Xiao Qian with gratitude in his eyes.


    Wife! For your performance today, I¡¯ll take on all the cooking responsibilities at home for the next 60 years!!!


    Xiao Qian leisurely glanced at him as if to say, even without today¡¯s show of support for you, did you think you could escape the normal household chores?


    After discussing the matter at hand, Yu Minglang brought Xiao Qian home. On the way, he came up with the highest praise for her performance today.


    ¡°Wife, after much thought, I can only think of one adjective to express how I feel about you right now.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Effortless.¡±


    It was these four words that perfectly encapsulated the essence of Xiao Qian¡¯s flower-sending plan.


    Something as big as Song Qingwu¡¯s situation was skillfully handled by Xiao Qian with her professional knowledge.


    ¡°I have four words for you too, expressing how I feel about your performance today.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    ¡°Shamelessly thick-skinned.¡±


    ¡°¡­Why not a sincere hero?¡± Yu Minglang thought his performance was okay today as well.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t it shamelessly thick-skinned for you to boast about how I desperately chased after you?¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Yu Minglang had no objections to this; Xiao Mei was telling the truth. How could he have married such a good wife without being thick-skinned?


    ¡°But I¡¯m not in a hurry to clarify. After I move in, time will prove everything. The truth about who pursued who will eventually be revealed.¡±


    Xiao Qian wasn¡¯t in a hurry, knowing that Yu Minglang¡¯s loyal dog act would be exposed sooner or later.


    With a preliminary plan in place, Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang concentrated on their next steps. There was no use being anxious now. They could only follow Xiao Qian¡¯s plan to uncover Old Mai¡¯s background and then find a way to use him as a breakthrough to take down Song Qingwu.


    After dinner, Yu Minglang went into the room after washing the dishes in search of Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, I want to discuss with you about ¨C uh!¡±


    As Xiao Qian, who was sitting in front of the dressing table, turned around, Xiao Qiang saw a red face with only the eyes and mouth exposed. A scary old monster with a red face mask! What kind of woman is this!


    ¡°Are you women ill? Applying everything to your faces! Your face is so red, it can scare a heart attack into someone if they see it at night! I¡¯m so glad my heart is strong. Aren¡¯t you scared to show off that red face and use a red face mask?¡±

 Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Chapter 746: I Really Didnt Expect It to Be Like This

    Chapter 772: Chapter 746: I Really Didn¡¯t Expect It to Be Like This


    ¡°Do you want me to go downstairs and set off fireworks with you?¡± Xiao Qian said as she flipped through her work folder, which contained psychological test scales for testing personality.


    ¡°Yes! Come on, baby!¡±


    Old Mai¡¯s flirtatious voice came through the phone.


    Xiao Qian hugged Yu Minglang¡¯s waist, Brother, hold back!


    ¡°Baby?¡± Old Mai was puzzled, why was there often no sound from the other end? Too touched?


    ¡°Well, let¡¯s play some little games. If you cooperate with me, I¡¯ll go downstairs.¡± Xiao Qian saw that there were a lot of questions for testing personality, so she decided to pick a few for testing.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Old Mai was immersed in Xiao Qian¡¯s slightly lighter voice when she was working. Since the questions didn¡¯t sound special, he just answered whatever she asked.


    Xiao Qian quickly wrote down his answers on paper. After testing a few questions, she found something interesting and smirked, never expecting that he was Old Mai like that!


    ¡°When will you come down, baby?¡±


    Xiao Qian made a mouth gesture to Ming Lang, asking him to call Professor Liu¡¯s urban management son, Liu Li, to come and catch people now!


    Yu Minglang had been holding back for a long time and immediately ran out to make the call!


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, let¡¯s do one last test.¡±


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    ¡°Another test?¡± Old Mai¡¯s patience was almost exhausted, as he had been cooperating with Xiao Qian¡¯s tests for a long time already!


    ¡°The last one is very simple. What do you think the reason your lover doesn¡¯t like watermelon should be?¡±


    ¡°My lover? I think you like watermelon a lot!¡± Old Mai recalled that he had investigated and learned that Xiao Qian¡¯s home always had watermelon.


    Xiao Qian¡¯s face turned hot, and she glared at Yu Minglang who went out to make a phone call. It was all because of this bastard. She needed to replenish a lot of water after her work, so every time he came to set up an appointment, he brought watermelon, which had a high water content!


    He managed to find out even that she ate watermelon¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m not your lover now. Just imagine a lover. If one day you have a lover, what do you think would be the reason they don¡¯t like watermelon? 1. They don¡¯t like the taste of watermelon, 2. They think spitting seeds is troublesome, 3. They think it¡¯s troublesome to refrigerate watermelon, 4. They hate the feeling of wanting to go to the bathroom after eating a bellyful of water.¡±


    ¡°I choose the fourth one!¡± Old Mai answered without hesitation.


    Xiao Qian smirked, he chose 4, then she knew how to give this little chrysanthemum to Song Qingwu! Choosing 4 represents a strong masochistic personality, haha, now it¡¯s fun!


    While testing Old Mai earlier, Xiao Qian had already discovered that he is a highly confident person who is particularly good at pursuing his ideals, which was not surprising given that Old Mai was confident that all women in the world are idiots and that all he had to do was hook his finger for women to stick to him. He even wanted to use women¡¯s wealth to pursue his ideal, and up until now, his behavior and the test results matched perfectly.


    But what Xiao Qian found unexpected was another piece of information she tested: Old Mai had a tendency to be masochistic, also known as a ¡°bottom.¡±


    This was a bit incredible.


    She added a watermelon question, which was meant to test what kind of masochistic constitution he belonged to.


    It turned out that Old Mai chose 4 without hesitation, which was quite heavy.


    ¡°Baby, what does this test question mean?¡± Old Mai always felt something was strange.


    ¡°You¡¯ll know what this question means in the future.¡± Xiao Qian would choose a perfect plan to give Old Mai a little chrysanthemum based on the test results.


    Yu Minglang entered the room and handed Xiao Qian a note saying Liu Li just happened to be patrolling the street at night to check for illegal barbecue stalls and could be here in a few minutes.


    Xiao Qian casually talked to Old Mai for a while, and just before Yu Minglang¡¯s jealousy was about to explode, he saw the urban management vehicle come in.


    Liu Li stood on the car and spoke through a megaphone.


    ¡°The person in front, put down your lighter!¡±


    Old Mai was stunned, what was going on?


    With one shout from the megaphone, at least more than ten households peeked out their windows, wondering what time it was!


    Liu Li, dressed in urban management uniform and full of energy, jumped down from the car, made a salute, and then spoke to Old Mai through the megaphone.


    ¡°Dear international friend, fireworks are not allowed during this season. You have violated Article 28 of the Fireworks and Firecrackers Safety Management Regulations. According to the regulations, we will confiscate your fireworks and firecrackers and educate you on safety. Xiao Wang, come and educate him!¡±


    Old Mai¡¯s ears were almost deafened, and he wondered what those in the uniforms were doing.


    After receiving psychological treatment and education from Xiao Qian, Liu Li had been doing very well in the past two years. He no longer had his head in the clouds and was now a diligent urban management officer. During one of his missions, he was injured while trying to stop a thief, which got him recognized as a moral role model and interviewed by newspapers. He also fulfilled his promise to his father, making extraordinary contributions in his ordinary position, paying tribute to his dead elder brother.


    Now Liu Li¡¯s popularity was booming not long after he was named a moral model, and he naturally could not let go of anyone who dared to violate the regulations in his jurisdiction. He sent the most nitpicky officer in his team to educate Old Mai while continuing to speak through the megaphone.


    ¡°Serve the people, love the people! Create a civilized law enforcement team! Eliminating potential hazards is our responsibility. We apologize for disturbing the residents¡¯ rest!¡±


    Now the quality of the team is also very high, not shouting or scolding, just educating. Old Mai looked like an international friend, and the urban management officer even tried to speak to him in both Chinese and English. Old Mai felt that his ears were still buzzing from the loudspeaker.


    ¡°Why use such a loud megaphone? Just speak properly!¡± Old Mai protested.


    Liu Li explained, ¡°Because people still misunderstand our team, if we don¡¯t use a megaphone to explain, people will say that urban management is arbitrarily grabbing people when they see it, which is a bad influence. Civilized law enforcement serves you and me! Please come with us!¡±


    At this moment, Old Mai felt like cursing. He never thought he would be taken care of by the urban management of the Celestial Empire!


    Holding the still-connected phone, he explained to Xiao Qian, ¡°Baby, I¡¯ll come to find you tomorrow!¡±


    All he got in response were the beeping noises on the phone, not knowing whether Xiao Qian heard him or not.


    Before leaving, Liu Li turned his head towards Xiao Qian¡¯s house and made an OK gesture. Boss Qian was the most respected among his mother¡¯s students, and Brother Lang was his super idol, so helping this couple was an absolute must!


    ¡°This child has grown so fast in the past two years,¡± Xiao Qian stood by the window and sighed earnestly, turning her head to see the twitching corners of her mouth.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you again¡­¡±


    Yu Minglang had found several candles from somewhere, arranged them in a heart shape on the ground, and was lighting them one by one.

 Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: Chapter 748: Asking for the Area of Psychological Shadow, Right?

    Chapter 774: Chapter 748: Asking for the Area of Psychological Shadow, Right?


    ¡°If you can¡¯t do what you promised, no matter who you are, I¡¯ll make sure your death isn¡¯t a pretty one.¡±


    Song Qingwu¡¯s words relieved Xiao Qian, she had won.


    ¡°Hey, wait a moment!¡±


    Just as Song Qingwu was about to hang up, Xiao Qian stopped him.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Bring some seasonal fruits when you come. I ran out of fruits at home. Buy the most expensive ones as a compensation for the scare you gave me yesterday, in addition to the consultation fee. And, you hurt my classmate, you¡¯ll pay for her medical expenses too.¡±


    ¡°¡­You¡¯re the first woman who dares to speak to me like this.¡±


    ¡°Because I¡¯m worth it. Remember, from now on I am your psychologist. No matter your identity, status, or wealth, in the eyes of a psychologist you have two titles: sick people are referred to as patients, and those seeking resolution to doubts are referred to as clients. Remember not to forget the fruits.¡±


    ¡°¡­You better pray that you can live up to your words.¡±


    ¡°And you better ensure that the fruits you buy are the most expensive, the best, and the freshest. Offending a psychologist won¡¯t end well for you.¡±


    Xiao Qian hung up the phone, and Yu Minglang tousled her hair.


    ¡°You performed very well.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not true, I was almost dying of nervousness.¡± Xiao Qian grabbed the water cup and gulped down some water.


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    The conversation she just had with Song Qingwu was a mental game.


    If she showed fear, he would see through it. Therefore, her bravado even demanding Song Qingwu to buy fruits, was all her mind game. When dealing with such a dangerous person, she needs to ensure that every move she makes can strike the other party at their most vulnerable point.


    ¡°He will surely take the bait.¡± Yu Minglang encouraged Xiao Qian. Her performance had even astounded him, Song Qingwu would definitely fall for it.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go and finish this crucial step.¡± Xiao Qian clenched her left hand, Yu Minglang extended his right hand, and their big and small fists bumped together.


    ¡°We¡¯re in this together, for better or worse.¡±


    The success or failure depends on this battle!


    The return journey was only ten minutes by car. Xiao Qian closed her eyes, feeling a little nervous.


    After she had made a turnaround and become the boss in her past life, she rarely felt nervous.


    In the past life, she had faced patients even more terrifying than Song Qingwu. At that time, Boss Qian was not afraid at all. She was confident and full of courage, not afraid of anything.


    But after living a new life, she has more professional knowledge and cunning than in her past life. And surprisingly, Boss Qian is nervous at this moment.


    And the source of her nerves ¨C Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang who was driving.


    It was him.


    ¡°Happiness is truly a double-edged sword.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yu Minglang knew Xiao Qian had been adjusting her emotions from the start, so he was considerate enough not to disturb her, but he didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Qian suddenly said that?


    ¡°I mean, a person¡¯s happiness is like a double-edged sword, it has its good and bad sides. For example, I am very happy now, I have family, money, and a man. But the bad side is, I am now less gutsy, I¡¯m afraid that if I make a mistake, I will lose this happiness.¡±


    Having tasted happiness, how could she want to return to the cold hell of money and power?


    ¡°You have nothing to be afraid of, just do your best. If you make a mistake, I¡¯ll be there. No matter what the error is, I¡¯ll make up for it.¡±


    Xiao Qian¡¯s brows relaxed upon hearing his comfort, and a faint but continuous stream of courage filled her heart.


    There is nothing to fear, he is there with her.


    The two discussed how to react when they meet Song Qingwu later. The principle is still to make light of the situation.


    The more cautious the situation is, the more indifferent one has to act like they don¡¯t care, so as not to give Song Qingwu, a high IQ, and cunning man, a chance to break through.


    Xiao Qian adjusted her emotions slightly, with Yu Minglang¡¯s encouragement, she stoked up two hundred percent of her fighting spirit. By the time they reached the community where she and Liu Mei lived, Xiao Qian had regained her supremely domineering female boss demeanor.


    The car they drove to make trouble yesterday was parked downstairs their house. Song Qingwu¡¯s figure was not seen, probably in the car. But under the car, one of the strong men from yesterday was having a fierce fight with Aka, who had just arrived home.


    Aka didn¡¯t come home yesterday and stayed at the hospital overnight. Today, worrying about Xiao Qian, Aka wanted to come back to check on her. As soon as she arrived home, she saw the man in black from yesterday. Too protective of Xiao Qian, Aka immediately started fighting with the strong man.


    Yu Minglang parked the car and got out with Xiao Qian.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t get enough of fighting yesterday?¡± Xiao Qian¡¯s single sentence made the strong man stop in his tracks, and Aka took the opportunity to give a kick to his groin!


    ¡°Ow!¡± The strong man clamped his legs in pain. The inherent rage was provoked, and he was about to punch back. Without waiting for Xiao Qian¡¯s order, Yu Minglang rushed up and kicked him!


    He aimed to defeat the enemy in one move, he took fierce actions. The strong man was still in pain, and his reaction was naturally slow. In a duel between masters, speed decides everything.


    After Yu Minglang kicked him, he followed up with a flurry of punches.


    Aka felt incredibly satisfied watching the strong man who had just bullied her getting beaten up to the point of spitting blood. She couldn¡¯t help but look at Yu Minglang twice.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think about him, you two aren¡¯t the same kind, the size doesn¡¯t match, you won¡¯t have a good sex life.¡± Xiao Qian glanced at Aka with the corner of her eye, while looking at Yu Minglang, and blurted out a sentence.


    Aka was choked by Xiao Qian¡¯s words, hey! Should you be so blunt!


    Yu Minglang was also taken aback by her comment and looked at Xiao Qian with disappointment, he thought he was not smaller than a foreign devil!


    Of course Xiao Qian knew he was not small, she said so on purpose to prevent others from coveting her husband!


    In the past, when some clients asked Xiao Qian how to deal with their girlfriend possibly sleeping with their husband, Xiao Qian always had the same suggestion, always complain about your husband being inadequate to your girlfriend, small, short, quick, it can prevent 80% of the girlfriends from meddling with their husbands after saying it 3 to 5 times.


    Yu Minglang gave Xiao Qian a helpless glance. Is it really appropriate to make fun of her own man like this?


    The man in black was beaten to the ground by Yu Minglang, he looked weakly towards the direction of the car for help, boss, I¡¯m about to get beaten to death¡­


    Song Qingwu in the car finally seemed to have had enough of the fun, he got out of the car, ignoring his subordinates on the ground, walked up to Xiao Qian, and said coldly.


    ¡°I came as scheduled, Dr. Chen.¡±


    ¡°Not minding your men?¡±


    ¡°Useless men don¡¯t need to exist, I hope that you can live up to your promise.¡± Song Qingwu¡¯s words had a double meaning.


    His meaning was clear, if Xiao Qian didn¡¯t fulfill his requirements, her fate would be worse than the guy on the ground.


    Although Aka had not found out about Song Qingwu¡¯s identity, she had promised her boss that no matter what happened, she would protect Xiao Qian. Therefore, after sensing the murderous intent of Song Qingwu, Aka immediately stood in front of Xiao Qian without hesitation.


    ¡°Aka, this is my patient, you should do what you need to do. I can see that your wounds are not light, you should go to the hospital again.¡± Xiao Qian pushed Aka away, although Aka really wanted to know the relationship between this dangerous person and Xiao Qian, she could only leave for the time being.


    Xiao Qian said to Song Qingwu with a very calm voice.

 Chapter 775 - Chapter 775: Chapter 749: Next is Boss Qians Home Turf

    Chapter 775: Chapter 749: Next is Boss Qian¡¯s Home Turf


    ¡°You arrived a few minutes earlier than I expected; I¡¯ll count those minutes as free. Let¡¯s go, head upstairs.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here alone, but you brought someone else. Is that appropriate?¡± Song Qingwu politely gestured to Yu Minglang, making it clear that he didn¡¯t like outsiders being present.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure this gentleman can trust me with his wife for a while; if she can solve my problem, I won¡¯t harm her.¡±


    In other words, if Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t handle the situation properly, she might get killed.


    Yu Minglang sneered, ¡°Is it up to you to decide what¡¯s appropriate? Complaining while seeing my Qian Bao for medical help; if you don¡¯t want it, then get lost!¡±


    When it came to being assertive, Yu Minglang never lost. His domineering attitude made Song Qingwu take another look at Yu Minglang¡¯s military rank.


    He didn¡¯t notice it yesterday, but now he did.


    ¡°A lieutenant colonel and so arrogant?¡±


    ¡°Looking at that means nothing. My department doesn¡¯t care about rank. We care about this, get it?¡± Yu Minglang gestured with his fist, implying that if Song Qingwu didn¡¯t submit, he¡¯d beat him up.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, what do you say? I paid you to find a soldier from the Celestial Empire to hear my secrets?¡± Song Qingwu asked Xiao Qian.


    ¡°He¡¯s not an outsider; he¡¯s an insider-¡± Xiao Qian felt Yu Minglang glare at her and secretly stuck her tongue out in her heart.


    ¡°Insider¡± is a term for a wife. Yu Minglang glared at Xiao Qian, feeling that she was getting too carried away.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let your domestic military know about my business.¡±


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    ¡°As long as you guarantee to pay my consultation fee in full, I can assure that the military won¡¯t know about it. He¡¯s not standing by my side as a soldier right now; he¡¯s just an insider. Right, insider?¡±


    Yu Minglang gritted his teeth. Was this woman doing it on purpose? She was so smooth in calling him ¡°insider¡±; was she holding back her desire to be on top of him in the future and play the role of a man? Well, it¡¯s not out of the question. After all, Brother Lang liked that position too ¨C wait, that¡¯s off-topic.


    ¡°Why should I trust you?¡± Song Qingwu looked at the interaction between Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang, feeling both suspicious and relieved.


    How could this woman not be moved by Mai Hadi¡¯s charming man, but instead liked this fierce-looking man? In Xiao Qian¡¯s eyes, Song Qingwu felt her undisguised love for the soldier. Why?


    ¡°What you think is a good man may not be good in my eyes.¡± Xiao Qian looked at Yu Minglang but spoke what was on Song Qingwu¡¯s mind.


    Song Qingwu was slightly surprised as this was his first encounter with a woman like this. She seemed to be able to see through his thoughts.


    If such a person couldn¡¯t be used by him, then-


    ¡°If anyone touches a single hair on her head, I¡¯ll wipe out your entire family, starting with your parents and then Juhua Mai. Rest assured, I¡¯ll leave you with a breath to watch me kill them.¡±


    This time, it was Xiao Qiang who spoke. The couple seemed to have developed mind-reading powers.


    Xiao Qian nicknamed this treatment ¡°Sending Flowers¡±, and Old Mai was officially upgraded to ¡°Juhua Mai.¡±


    ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare, soldiers in the Celestial Empire value discipline the most.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the point of discipline when my wife is being oppressed? I¡¯ll take off my military uniform, and whoever touches my wife will be killed. Then I¡¯ll have a stylish suicide. I won¡¯t disgrace my family; we Yu Family, have served three generations in the military without producing a single coward who defends our homeland. If I can¡¯t protect my wife, there¡¯s no need for me to live. Coward!¡±


    Song Qingwu looked at Yu Minglang, trying to deduce if he was telling the truth.


    Xiao Qian stood in front of Yu Minglang, a move he occasionally used when someone was eyeing his Xiao Qian. Now it was Boss Qian¡¯s turn, as the wheel of fortune was spinning.


    ¡°Although my man is very outstanding and handsome, don¡¯t set your sights on him. If you dare to do that, I¡¯ll kill you at any cost. The same way you planned to kill me when you came, I¡¯ll return it to you.¡±


    Yu Minglang and Song Qingwu both shuddered and looked at each other before turning their faces away in disgust.


    ¡°Is it appropriate to make fun of your own husband like that? Which eye sees me as a homosexual?¡± Yu Minglang got goosebumps from Xiao Qian¡¯s words.


    ¡°Dr. Chen, you¡¯re really underestimating me. Although I like men, I don¡¯t like just any man.¡± Song Qingwu was disgusted as well.


    ¡°I¡¯ll address Mr. Song¡¯s issue later; let me first correct a common misconception my husband has.¡±


    Yu Minglang looked aggrieved. What had he done wrong? He was already humiliated by being called an ¡°insider¡± by his wife; now she said he was wrong?


    ¡°As the husband of a psychologist, how could you make such a basic mistake? Who told you that homosexuals are effeminate?¡±


    ¡°¡­ Aren¡¯t they?¡± Yu Minglang remembered that the bitch who almost deceived him into marriage was an effeminate!


    ¡°More than 85% of male homosexuals are normal men, both in appearance and psychology, the only difference being they happen to like men. Ni Jianren¡¯s type is a tiny minority. If you see a gay man with a feminine demeanor, wearing makeup, and having his pinky raised, he¡¯s not just homosexual, but also a Gender Identity Disorder patient. So don¡¯t say homosexuals are effeminate again, it¡¯s a prejudice against this group and disrespectful. Understand?¡±


    ¡°I see.¡± Yu Minglang nodded, understanding that his wife¡¯s words were not meant for him alone.


    As expected, after hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Song Qingwu¡¯s expression remained unreadable, but a hint of respect flickered in his eyes.


    ¡°I actually think that as long as homosexuality doesn¡¯t affect society, there¡¯s no need for professional correction. Except for those who deceive others into marriage, whoever they like is their own business, and I¡¯ve never considered homosexuality a disease.¡±


    This statement, whether or not it was deliberately said for Song Qingwu to hear, made him gladly swallow this psychological pill.


    ¡°Mr. Song, do you want to keep talking downstairs at my house? Your time is already five minutes over.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll open the trunk and get the fruits.¡± Song Qingwu indeed bought a few expensive fruit baskets.


    ¡°Out-of-season fruits are expensive and taste bad. Look at what you bought, wouldn¡¯t it be better to buy a watermelon?¡± Yu Minglang complained while helping carry the baskets. There were so many that a man couldn¡¯t carry them all; they could start a fruit store.


    ¡°Watermelon?¡± Song Qingwu bought the fruits according to Xiao Qian¡¯s requests ¨C whatever was expensive, he¡¯d take.


    Xiao Qian glared at Yu Minglang. What¡¯s with this shameless man¡­ her period hadn¡¯t even ended yet, and he¡¯s already hinting at something!


    ¡°Actually, not only is my wife good at treatment, but her mouth is also very talented.¡± Yu Minglang cast a flirtatious glance at Xiao Qian with a double entendre.


    Shameless¡­ Xiao Qian muttered helplessly in her heart.


    The three went upstairs together.


    In the elevator, the two men carried the heavy fruit baskets, and Xiao Qian stood in front, looking at peace, as if they were just ordinary friends visiting her home.


    But all three knew that beneath this seemingly calm surface, there were undercurrents brewing.


    If Xiao Qian couldn¡¯t solve the problem perfectly, it would become a life-and-death situation, possibly escalating to involve larger interests.


    While Yu Minglang and Song Qingwu seemed to be at peace, both of their hearts were in a struggle. Xiao Qian was the most normal person in this situation.


    Because she knew the upcoming task was her territory.

 Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: Chapter 751: Not like the seductive cheap goods outside, oh!

    Chapter 777: Chapter 751: Not like the seductive cheap goods outside, oh!


    Xiao Qian lit the aromatherapy, then sat down in one of the lazy-boy armchairs and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath in to savor the fragrance of the essential oil.


    ¡°You¡¯re too skinny and pale. I think you¡¯ve been using a hallucinogenic drug to forget someone, but your lucid gaze tells me that you can control the impact of these drugs. As a doctor, I suggest you quit. The feelings for imagined people can never replace the feelings for real ones.¡±


    After hearing Xiao Qian¡¯s words, Song Qingwu had more faith in her professional abilities. To be able to see all that instantly justified her high charge of fifty thousand per hour.


    ¡°Have a seat. Let¡¯s chat, for me to understand you better, please do some questionnaires.¡±


    ¡°Just tell me what I should do; you don¡¯t need to understand me.¡±


    ¡°In this room, I¡¯m in complete control. Just do as I say and don¡¯t tell me your thoughts because I¡¯m your psychologist, understand?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll kill you right now?¡± Song Qingwu took a weapon from her pocket, but Xiao Qian acted as if she did not see it.


    ¡°You can attack, then wait for the man outside who grills lamb skewers to carve you into pieces like a lamb kebab. He¡¯ll leave you just conscious enough to see him annihilate your family. Trust me, Xiao Qiang is not just good at grilling kebabs, he¡¯s also quite adept at such tasks.¡±


    Song Qingwu made a mental note ¨C once the consultation was over, she¡¯d blow up this house and take out this annoying psychologist along with the formidable skewer man!


    For now, she could only grit her teeth, bear the judgmental and contemptuous glances, sit on the lazy-boy armchair and listen to this woman¡¯s assertions.


    Song Qingwu was unaware that the moment she sat on this sofa, she was seen as a cash cow in Boss Qian¡¯s eyes.


    Subsequently, Boss Qian held the same smirk as the man outside grilling lamb skewers, thinking to herself, ¡® succulent lamb, here I come!¡¯


    ¡°First, let¡¯s do a simple test. Please finish these questionnaires in 5 minutes. Don¡¯t think too much, just answer honestly.¡±


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    Song Qingwu glanced at the densely filled paper. Questions varied from what color she liked, what style of music she favored, to more abstract ones, such as the first character you would see when you opened the castle gates ¨C a witch or a princess? These questions all shared one thing in common-


    ¡°What is this testing?¡±


    Song Qingwu was certain she had never seen such paper, and many questions did not seem to be standard.


    ¡°You just need to answer, no need to understand.¡± An imaginary figure in Xiao Qian¡¯s mind exploded into peals of laughter. Would Chen Xiaoqian¡¯s questionnaire be the same as those of the loathsome men outside?


    She knew very well that this guy had a high IQ and was familiar with plenty of questions, so she had specifically prepared for him an original questionnaire.


    ¡°I don¡¯t do anything without knowing the purpose.¡±


    ¡°This is to determine the compatibility between you and Juhua Mai.¡±


    Seeing him fervently writing, Xiao Qian made a ¡®tut-tut¡¯ noise internally. He was quite open about his intentions. A seme who didn¡¯t obsessively pine for his uke wasn¡¯t a good seme.


    In reality, she was testing whether he was more of a sadist or masochist.


    Sadomasochism, or SM, referred to the interplay of inflicting and receiving pain. The ¡®S¡¯ and ¡®M¡¯ denoted sadist and masochist, respectively. In clinical psychology, extreme cases of tormenting or being tormented are classified under sexual paraphilia, but the judgment criteria are stringent.


    Xiao Qian had previously tested Juhua Mai, who was approaching the pathological state but was still a little off. Now, it all depended on Song Qingwu¡¯s results. If he was a normal person or if he was primarily masochistic, then there was no hope.


    ¡°Why do you call him Juhua Mai?¡± Song Qingwu asked Xiao Qian as she continued answering the questions.


    ¡°It¡¯s our local way of treating guests.¡± Xiao Qian blatantly lied.


    Song Qingwu looked at Xiao Qian, who just shrugged.


    ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. I have no interest in him. You¡¯ve seen how extraordinary my man is. You can keep Juhua Mai for your admiration.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think the man outside is that great; his outward appearance doesn¡¯t match his intentions.¡±


    Song Qingwu gave an objective critique of Yu Minglang.


    Xiao Qian nodded, ¡°Correct, you truly have superior intellect and can see right through superficialities. He indeed has a streak of sadism.¡±


    That was something Xiao Qian would never reveal to Yu Minglang.


    ¡°He is a man with high possessiveness. I¡¯m surprised to see him willing to play nice by your side.¡± Song Qingwu had interacted with Yu Minglang only once, but she instantly recognized that he was a tough character.


    If this man weren¡¯t in their country, he could quite succeed in their field. He possessed an inherent stern streak.


    The gentleness he showed towards the psychologist, though, was too puzzling for Song Qingwu to fathom.


    ¡°His gentleness is genuine, and so is his sadistic tendency. Different attributes just manifest in different situations. He treats insiders and outsiders differently,¡±


    He also behaves differently on and off the bed; Xiao Qian added in her thoughts.


    ¡°Why do you keep emphasizing the S?¡± Song Qingwu handed over the completed questionnaires to Xiao Qian, who scanned them quickly and then emitted a mysteriously sweet smile.


    ¡°Because like the skewer-grilling man outside, you also have a hidden inclination towards Sadist.¡±


    ¡°¡­Are you saying I enjoy inflicting pain?¡± Song Qingwu felt as if she was listening to a ludicrous tale.


    ¡°Yes, congratulations.¡±


    ¡°Are congratulations in order for my abnormality?¡±


    What kind of psychologist with such a high fee would give such an assessment?


    ¡°Many don¡¯t understand ¨C pain and pleasure are two extremes. Why would SM link these two extremes together? There are debates even within academia. I personally oppose the view that pathological processes reflect this. Most patients I treated have not reached pathological levels. I view SM more as a form of leisure and entertainment activity.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t sound like a psychologist.¡±


    ¡°Academia is filled with disputes and explorations. Since its inception, psychology has seen various factions in constant dispute. In academia, there is never a unified perspective. Your current situation is not pathological in the least. You just have minor tendencies towards being a sadist, which seems cute in two-dimensional worlds.¡±


    The things young people like are indeed enigmatic.


    ¡°What¡¯s the purpose of this test?¡±


    ¡°To help you get what you want. Right now, you¡¯re one step away from winning over Juhua Mai. I can guide you through this step, but it depends on how much you¡¯re willing to pay for it.¡±


    Song Qingwu didn¡¯t say a word further, took out her checkbook, wrote down a string of numbers, and handed it to Xiao Qian, who simply glanced at it and didn¡¯t accept it.


    ¡°The consultation fees I charge others are in US dollars.¡±


    Song Qingwu didn¡¯t utter a word and was about to write again but Xiao Qian stopped her.


    ¡°This time, I won¡¯t take your US dollars. You can give me RMB.¡±


    For some reason, despite Xiao Qian¡¯s discount, Song Qingwu didn¡¯t feel any joy. Instead, she was overcome by a sense of impending doom.


    ¡°What¡¯s your hidden intention?¡±

 Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Chapter 752: What a Unique Diagnosis Sheet!

    Chapter 778: Chapter 752: What a Unique Diagnosis Sheet!


    Song Qingwu was always skeptical about Xiao Qian¡¯s attitude. The female doctor didn¡¯t seem to do anything serious during the hour-long treatment, and she was completely different from those professional psychologists he had seen before.


    A non-mainstream psychologist.


    ¡°I¡¯m an honest person who charges based on nationality; I charge RMB for our domestic clients and US dollars for foreign nationals. Although you and your father don¡¯t have citizenship in our country and were born and raised abroad, your grandfather is still a descendant of Yan and Huang.¡±


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°I promise to help you get Juhua Mai on your side, and in return, you make sure that you and Juhua Mai don¡¯t cause trouble here during your time in charge. I¡¯ll charge you the domestic rate, and you will fulfill your duty as a descendant of Yan and Huang. How about it?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you US dollars.¡±


    Song Qingwu was not a fool. He knew that he would definitely have to help Mai Hadi get what he wanted in the future, and there was no way he could turn down such a big opportunity. This doctor was a bit greedy.


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t accept it. I¡¯ll only take your RMB. It¡¯s either Jiangshan or the beauty, you choose.¡±


    ¡°I can find another psychologist. It¡¯s not like I can only rely on you.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead, it doesn¡¯t matter to me. If other doctors could help you, you wouldn¡¯t be so desperate now. Mai Hadi is quite fond of me at the moment, and if I respond to him even a little, he may never be interested in men again¡ªyour fierce look won¡¯t help you, as you have no chance of hurting me when I¡¯m under the protection of my men.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand why you¡¯re doing this. If we don¡¯t come, someone else will.¡±


    ¡°Fool, I¡¯m not letting you come here to protect my patients. The more of you who come, the more will die. So, what are my men for?¡±


    Xiao Qian glanced up and saw Yu Minglang, wearing an apron, holding a kitchen knife in one hand and mutton in the other, leaning against the doorframe.


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    ¡°Is it alright if I cut the meat this big for the skewers?¡± Yu Minglang showed the knife.


    ¡°It¡¯s a bit too big¡ªMy man, show him your stance.¡± Xiao Qian said to Ming Lang.


    ¡°Those who offend my wife will be punished, no matter how far they may be!¡±


    Yu Minglang twirled the kitchen knife in his hand, and the chunk of meat was cut in half.


    ¡°Alright, go back to skewering.¡± Seeing Song Qingwu¡¯s expression, Xiao Qian knew that she was halfway there.


    Discussing such a serious matter over grilled lamb skewers, only she and Yu Minglang could do this.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to agree right away. I dare say that within the next twenty years, we will become one of the safest countries in the world. My men aren¡¯t afraid of troublemakers like you, they will just crush you all. I just don¡¯t want my patients to end up being defeated by my men.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re quite arrogant.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am arrogant, because my country is standing up for itself. I¡¯ve given you the choice, whether to pay up and take my plan is up to you.¡±


    Every second at this moment was a psychological game, and she knew who she was facing.


    ¡°Tell me what the answer is.¡± Song Qingwu¡¯s response was faster than Xiao Qian had expected.


    He was smart.


    ¡°The answer is in here. You don¡¯t have to pay for the consultation now, as there will be a time when you¡¯ll need my help, and we can settle the account then. In the slowest case, within five years, and at the fastest, within one year, you¡¯ll definitely have to ask for my help.¡±


    ¡°I never ask for help.¡± Song Qingwu opened the note that Xiao Qian handed to him, and as he unfolded it, his expressionless face turned weird. He blinked, making sure that he hadn¡¯t misread it.


    ¡°Are you joking?¡±


    This looks more like the title of an Island Country¡¯s heavy-taste film than a diagnosis? How did chains and bowel things end up here?


    ¡°Whether I¡¯m joking or not, you¡¯ll find out if you go back and try it. Within a year, he¡¯ll be yours. Follow the order I¡¯ve given, don¡¯t go straight to the point right away. You can gradually approach him, like using drunken seduction.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Song Qingwu was still staring at the most incredible ¡°diagnosis¡± in the entire world.


    It¡¯s the first time he¡¯s seen a doctor who would encourage people to do such things, and it felt strange to hear the doctor say those words¡­


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen a psychologist like you. Are you teaching people how to wreak havoc?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because other psychologists haven¡¯t met someone who might become a behind-the-scenes mastermind in the future. As long as both parties agree and volunteer, this is not a crime. Of course, teenagers and little friends should never imitate this. The reason being, you and Old Mai are unique and not replicable. Those who learn from your behavior will die miserably.¡±


    Don¡¯t imitate. Those who imitate after reading books are all mentally ill.


    ¡°Are you sure¡­ he¡¯ll volunteer?¡± Song Qingwu had a million doubts about Xiao Qian¡¯s ¡°diagnosis.¡±


    Mai Hadi has never shown him any kindness, and even refuses to talk to him. If he follows the doctor¡¯s method, tying and doing those things¡­ what if Mai hates him to death?


    ¡°At first, he definitely won¡¯t agree, but I¡¯ve tested him, and his compatibility with you is quite high. If you try to tie up an ordinary person, it will only end up in disaster. Perhaps their temperament will make them retaliate fiercely¡ª¡±


    Seeing Song Qingwu¡¯s face turning cold, Xiao Qian smiled slightly, ¡°But congratulations, Juhua Mai is not a normal person.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re wrong, I won¡¯t let you go.¡±


    ¡°My diagnostic error rate is almost zero. If you don¡¯t achieve your goal, it¡¯s because you lack the skill. Remember, before winning his heart, don¡¯t show any kindness to him, because Old Mai is a masochist ¡ª the kinder you are to him, the more he dislikes you.¡±


    So it turns out that Song Qingwu was so good to Old Mai in his past life, and Old Mai ignored him all the time. It¡¯s all because Old Mai is a masochist!


    ¡°It better be like that.¡±


    Song Qingwu put the ¡°diagnosis¡± into his pocket and gave Xiao Qian a meaningful look. Xiao Qian lowered her head to pack up her oil essence burner without looking at him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think about breaking the deal and causing trouble in our territory. I can help you win his heart, and I can also make you lose him forever. You don¡¯t bother my men for a year, and I¡¯ll guarantee your happiness for a year. The moment you have any ulterior motives, I¡¯ll take away the most important thing from you, and not just Juhua Mai.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re giving yourself too much credit, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Xiao Qian stood up, casually put one hand in her pocket.


    ¡°Whether I¡¯m right or not, time will tell. Remember, in five years, you¡¯ll definitely need my help.¡±


    Song Qingwu turned and left, but Xiao Qian¡¯s overly confident voice remained in his heart.


    Such a person with special abilities is a woman, what a pity¡­


    Yu Minglang continued to cut the meat. Seeing Song Qingwu and Xiao Qian coming out one after another, he showed no signs of abnormality, as if it were just an ordinary, peaceful afternoon.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, aren¡¯t you going to eat at home?¡± Yu Minglang asked insincerely.


    ¡°No, your family is too treacherous¡ªI¡¯ve never met someone more aggressive than us to get their way. You and your wife have completely changed my perception.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s her fault, not mine. I haven¡¯t done anything.¡± Yu Minglang shrugged.


    Song Qingwu sneered, ¡°Without your support, would she have the courage to talk to me like that?¡±

 Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: Chapter 754: Originally It Was Like This

    Chapter 780: Chapter 754: Originally It Was Like This


    ¡°When I pulled the trigger, I didn¡¯t feel anything because the distance was too far. It was resolved quickly, and we rushed to rescue the hostages. When I got close, I threw up again. Yes, daughter-in-law, I didn¡¯t tell you the truth back then. I said I wouldn¡¯t throw up after I finished eating tofu pudding, but that time, I did throw up.¡±


    Xiao Qian seemed to understand a bit why he would share this story with her today, which he didn¡¯t want to tell others.


    ¡°I was down for a while and even had a chat with the psychological intervention team, but they didn¡¯t detect anything.¡±


    ¡°You are the kind of person who can resist treatment. It¡¯s normal for them not to detect anything.¡± Xiao Qian was also such a person, so it was difficult to cure any psychological problems. Being too smart wasn¡¯t always good.


    ¡°Later, I took some time off to visit the girl I saved, and when I came back, I was fine. During that time, the thing I hated the most was shooting, but every time there was an order, I had to do it. If I didn¡¯t, more ordinary people would suffer.¡±


    ¡°You are really good at self-adjusting. In fact, many snipers overseas who have participated in battles develop post-traumatic stress disorder after retiring, and the probability of violence and suicide is high.¡±


    Many foreign veterans, after retiring, have a high probability of becoming murderous maniacs or committing suicide due to their mental condition. After all, they have killed many people on the battlefield, and regardless of whether they were thinking of justice and fairness when they shot, the aftermath is huge.


    ¡°This is also a topic we have been paying attention to. In our situation, it is relatively rare because our people have faith. Similarly, my Xiao Mei is good at discerning people¡¯s hearts and grasping their weaknesses. When you do something, as long as you have faith and bottom line in your heart, you won¡¯t be lost.¡±


    This was Yu Minglang¡¯s real purpose for chatting with Xiao Qian.


    He saw it.


    Xiao Qian knew she couldn¡¯t hide it from him. He already noticed her slight change in emotions.


    ¡°I just feel uncomfortable. Old Mai deserved it, but still, I ultimately changed his life trajectory.¡±


    Yu Minglang rubbed her hair, ¡°Mai Hadi is the kind of person who doesn¡¯t hesitate to deceive women with marriage and love as bait to get what he wants. Now that he has fallen into Song Qingwu¡¯s hands, it¡¯s not necessarily a bad thing for him. Song Qingwu can help him get what he wants; it¡¯s just that he went from deceiving women to being deceived by men. There¡¯s no difference.¡±


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    ¡°I know, it¡¯s just a little uneasiness. I¡¯m fine after talking to you.¡±


    ¡°If you feel a little uncomfortable, it means you are still a normal person. If there¡¯s no reaction at all, that would be truly terrifying.¡±


    Yu Minglang liked Xiao Qian like this ¨C decisive and not heartless. She could change a person¡¯s destiny, but not at will. She had a good grasp of balance.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay now, let¡¯s go inside and skewer, I¡¯ll help you.¡± After being enlightened, Xiao Qian calmed down.


    Yu Minglang was more nervous when he heard her entering the kitchen than when encountering bad guys. When combined, Old Mai and Song Qingwu were less frightening than her destructive power in the kitchen!


    So Xiao Qian was only assigned the simplest task of skewering meatballs, which Yu Minglang was sure wouldn¡¯t be too easy to mess up and cause much damage. However, just in case, he had her sit on a small stool far away, away from all the kitchen utensils.


    ¡°Why would Juhua Mai have that kind of trait?¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t understand, how could someone like being abused?


    How self-degrading is that?


    ¡°Why do you like to add chili powder when you eat barbecue? Why do people like bungee jumping? It¡¯s all for the thrill. Nowadays, the public demonizes everything related to SM, partially because of the vulgar content you guys watch in your daily life. It¡¯s not acceptable to kidnap someone from the street and tie them up ¨C you¡¯d get caught. But SM is not necessarily a forced behavior, and it¡¯s based on both parties being voluntary.¡±


    It seems that the torturer, or the S, has control over everything, but actually, in SM, it¡¯s the masochist, or M, who has absolute control.


    Psychologists believe that masochists are a key factor in determining the behavior of sadists. Everything the sadist does is for the pleasure of the masochist.


    Please do not imitate; those who imitate after reading have mental issues.


    ¡°You look at those in Europe and America without much to show off. What I want to say is that most people like this are psychologically healthy. A philosopher once said, ¡®Ultimately, there are only sadists and masochists between people.¡¯ Think carefully about the Confucian ethics of ruler and minister, father and son, husband and wife ¨C aren¡¯t they all built on spiritual domination? Some people like the feeling of conquering others, some like being conquered. Why is it that when it comes to the body, it¡¯s considered abnormal while in the mind, it¡¯s so natural? The world is strange; when you analyze things from a psychological perspective, you can see many different layers.¡±


    Some women, who like to be controlled by their husbands, think that a woman¡¯s life is incomplete without having children, are willing to dedicate everything to their families, eat leftovers and live frugally. Outsiders may think this is abusive, but they enjoy it themselves. You can¡¯t say it¡¯s unhealthy. Many women enjoy the process of devotion. There¡¯s nothing right or wrong if both parties are willing.


    ¡°I think philosophy is something that can confuse people.¡± Yu Minglang understood, but also felt terrified upon further thought. This topic couldn¡¯t continue; it would lead to trouble.


    ¡°In the end, it¡¯s the relationship between human nature and ethics. When the nature is not released and satisfied, psychological problems arise. From Old Mai¡¯s attitude towards women, he must have had an unhappy childhood. His mother was just one of his father¡¯s many women, not valued and even beaten. This resentment is passed on to the child, causing him to despise women and think of them as low-IQ beings while deep down, there is a desire to be abused.¡±


    ¡°Daughter-in-law, when I¡¯m unemployed in the future, I¡¯ll set up a stall with you to tell fortunes and predict events. You can not only see through people¡¯s current thoughts but also analyze their growth trajectories. It would be a pity not to tell fortunes. By then, I¡¯ll follow you around, just like Daodao follows Shuixian.¡±


    ¡°In our eyes, everyone is like a canvas. The paintings they show determine what kind of experiences they will have. My ability to predict their growth process is just like your ability to do business; there is nothing strange.¡±


    ¡°No, wait, I think I just heard something important ¨C you said, Daodao is following Shuixian?¡±


    During these two days, the two women around Boss Qian showed opposite emotional extremes. Liu Mei started a new romance with Brother Fu Gui, bright and sunny after breaking up with the scumbag, igniting an infinite little spark of love, crackling. On the other hand, Shuixian was as stagnant as dead water, acting as if she was heartbroken and the whole world owed her a Daodao.


    ¡°Yes, Daodao left with me. Daodao and I had a talk, and after weighing the pros and cons, he made a difficult decision.¡±


    It was far more than just a difficult decision; during the heart-to-heart with Yu Minglang, Daodao was at a loss for words several times.

 Chapter 781 - Chapter 781: Chapter 755: Actually Fainted with Eyes Rolled Back

    Chapter 781: Chapter 755: Actually Fainted with Eyes Rolled Back


    Daodao¡¯s feelings towards the Yu Clan are completely different from those of Ma Lu, who wants to use the Yu Clan as a stepping stone to advance in life.


    In the eyes of people like Ma Lu, the Yu Clan is a mere stepping stone for a humble man to become a nobleman, through which he can get a comfortable job. It¡¯s just a part of his life¡¯s journey, and if there¡¯s a better place, he would definitely leave without hesitation.


    But in the eyes of Daodao and Yu Minglang, the Yu Clan is a place where dreams begin, a place where they can entrust their ambitions and where idealism meets the world. It¡¯s something that needs to be protected through lifelong efforts, and is a man¡¯s passion and dream.


    Yet, Daodao chose to leave, not because he didn¡¯t love, but because the person he loved needed him.


    ¡°Actually, when I was doing the personality analysis, I guessed that Daodao would do this, but when I really heard it, I felt something inexplicable.¡± Xiao Qian had suspected from the moment Shuixian arrived that Daodao might eventually do this, but it was still somewhat regrettable.


    ¡°I believe he can do very well wherever he goes. Shuixian¡¯s place also has a platform where he can unfold his grand plans. As an excellent person, he won¡¯t make a mistake anywhere he goes.¡±


    ¡°Then why doesn¡¯t he hurry up to find Shuixian, and let Shuixian heal at our place, which is full of walking corpses?¡± Xiao Qian felt that Shuixian was on her last breath, and even a strong woman couldn¡¯t overcome emotional barriers.


    Juhua Mai was taken away by Song Qingwu, and the alert from the Tang Family was lifted. So why don¡¯t they rush to get Shuixian out?


    ¡°There¡¯s still something to be done in the Tang Family ¡ª wait, I have to take a call.¡± Yu Minglang made a pause gesture.


    ¡°Hello, Daodao ¡ª what?!¡±


    ¡°What did he say?¡±


    After Yu Minglang hung up the phone, Xiao Qian asked curiously.


    Yu Minglang hooked up a cunning smile, motioned with his finger, and Xiao Qian leaned over.


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    ¡°Wife, want to do something fun tonight?¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    When Yu Minglang explained it to Xiao Qian this way, they both shared a strange smile. That¡¯s good, this is without a hitch.


    ¡°Hurry up and get everything ready, call Shuixian and Liu Mei over later.¡± Xiao Qian gets energetic whenever there¡¯s fun to be had. These days, she¡¯s been busy dealing with Old Mai and responding to Song Qingwu, so it¡¯s time to relax.


    ¡°I feel like we¡¯ve forgotten something?¡± Yu Minglang vaguely remembered something else?


    ¡°Oh! I remember, Song Qingwu brought so many fruit baskets. I¡¯ll go and make a fruit platter to chill, it¡¯s best to eat it at night.¡± Xiao Qian stood up.


    ¡°Right, my wife is so smart~¡±


    The couple was preoccupied with enjoying themselves and forgot something important.


    Who brought the fruits? Song Qingwu.


    What happened before seeing Song Qingwu, a fight between Aka and Strong Man.


    Boss Qian and Yu Minglang were immersed in the joy of defeating Song Qingwu, forgetting all about Aka. Poor Aka, her heart was set on the moon, but the moonlight only hit the ditch!


    Yu Minglang also remembered that his wife had been very nervous today, and now that the crisis was finally resolved, they were going to have a barbecue to relax.


    But Xiao Qian and Yu Minglang both forgot about Aka, the yellow-haired girl who was injured while saving Xiao Qian.


    Poor Aka was currently at the hospital, waiting in line for a check-up. Life is so hard¡­


    It was summer and there were a lot of people sweating, the place filled with all kinds of strange smells. Aka had internal injuries to begin with, and now being enveloped by these smells made her feel even more dizzy and sick. What should she do about the nausea!


    Finally, she couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. She stood up wanting to go out for some fresh air, but because she was dizzy, she didn¡¯t see a man coming right towards her.


    Zheng Xu was holding his father¡¯s diagnosis report and was about to look for the doctor. He saw an eccentric ghost coming towards him, walking like she was drunk, swaying from side to side.


    Zheng Xu dodged to the left, and she swayed to the left as well. Zheng Xu tried to dodge to the right, but the yellow-haired girl in the peaked cap also swayed to the right, walking without looking, quite annoying.


    Master Xu had been a lot more patient lately. If this had happened before, he would have punched her already.


    Just as a gurney was being pushed towards them, carrying a patient in need of immediate attention. The doctors and nurses swiftly wheeled the patient inside. Zheng Xu sidestepped to avoid it, the yellow-haired girl also sidestepped, and then they finally collided.


    Zheng Xu felt like a bulky object suddenly lunged into his arms. It surprised him how a person so thin could be so solid. He felt like he had been struck internally¡­ this asshole¡­ Master Xu felt that he couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, and thought he should give this clumsy ghost a good kick.


    While being in the smell of sweat and disinfectant, she suddenly smelled a refreshing masculine cologne. Aka felt refreshed, she took a deep breath again, it was really good.


    Is this a dog? Zheng Xu thought he could bear it no more, and as he reached out to grab Aka by the collar to pull her up, he realized she was a woman and jerked his leg back.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­ I¡¯m a bit dizzy¡­¡± Aka was already feeling nauseous, and when he grabbed her like that, she wanted to vomit. Zheng Xu let go of her when he saw she was about to vomit and took a step back, accidentally dropping the papers in his hand.


    ¡°Blup!¡± Aka burped up a mouthful of stomach acid and retched, throwing up all over Master Xu¡¯s shiny shoes.


    ¡°Sorry! I¡¯ll help you pick it up!¡± Realizing she had made a mess, Aka hurriedly bent down to help pick up the papers, and in her daze, she saw two big characters written on the diagnosis form.


    Hemorrhoids.


    Huh, he has hemorrhoids. As Aka was picking up the papers, she looked up at Zheng Xu. The look in her eyes was full of ambiguity, making Master Xu¡¯s forehead vein to throb.


    Why was this yellow-haired girl looking at him like that? This was his father¡¯s diagnosis, not his!


    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for causing you trouble, I must make up for it.¡±


    Aka stood up from the ground, and as Zheng Xu bent down to pick up the papers himself, she bumped her head into his chin.


    Master Xu had never been so humiliated in his life. He felt like he¡¯d bitten his tongue after being bumped¡­ this damn yellow hair!


    ¡°Ah! I¡¯m sorry, I¡ª¡± Aka stood up to check where she had hit him, but everything went dark and she fell to the side.


    The last thing she remembered before fainting was the man who smelled so good and had ¡°hemorrhoids¡± catching her. What a good person¡­


    One cannot judge a person¡¯s character based on their hemorrhoids. Look, this person was truly a successful ¡°hemorrhoid haver¡±.


    Aka thought he was a good person, but Master Xu was extremely frustrated.


    Damn it, she bumped into him, threw up on him, bumped into him again, and then fainted?!


    Zheng Xu felt like he had the worst luck. Holding the unconscious yellow-haired girl in his arms, he roared at the doctors, ¡°Are you all deaf? Can someone give me a hand?!¡±


    The doctors were silenced by Master Xu¡¯s soulful roar. So irritable!


    He shouldn¡¯t have come here, look at the trouble he invited. The yellow-haired girl should be grateful that she¡¯s a female, or he would¡¯ve beaten her to death! Zheng Xu held the unconscious yellow-haired girl, and thought bitterly.

 Chapter 783 - Chapter 783: Chapter 757: Come on, Love and Kill Each Other

    Chapter 783: Chapter 757: Come on, Love and Kill Each Other


    ¡°I despise it. Keep the leftovers for yourself, dog.¡± Xiao Qian turned her head, opened her mouth, and took the lukewarm oyster that Yu Minglang blew on. Grilled oysters are the most delicious food. But when eating them, you have to be particular ¨C they can¡¯t be too hot or too cold, otherwise, they won¡¯t be fresh.


    Xiao Qian usually let Yu Minglang, who isn¡¯t afraid of the heat, take the meat off the grill and blow on it for a few seconds; then she would just wait to eat it.


    Shuixian watched the happy couples around the barbecue grill with a longing expression on her face.


    When she was with Daodao, she also had someone to serve her. Now, she could only watch others flaunt their love.


    The scene was heartbreaking. Every time she saw others being affectionate, she recalled her painful past, and everything upset her. Whenever others were happy, she felt sad; when others were sad, she would shed tears; she seemed to be trapped in the aftermath of a breakup.


    Noticing Shuixian¡¯s behavior, Xiao Qian exchanged glances with Yu Minglang, and the plan of the double-trap couple could begin.


    ¡°There¡¯s so much alcohol left. Drinking alone is no fun. How about we play a game?¡± Xiao Qian suggested.


    ¡°What game?¡± Liu Mei asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s play a game where you can¡¯t laugh or you¡¯ll face the consequences ¨C Truth or Dare.¡±


    ¡°How do we play?¡± Everyone looked at Xiao Qian.


    ¡°We¡¯ll compete in pairs. One person asks, and the other answers. The other person can¡¯t laugh or show emotion; they can only answer yes or no. If they laugh or show emotion, they must accept the other person¡¯s punishment, which is Truth or Dare. What do you think?¡±


    Everyone agreed to the game since they were in the mood for fun while drinking. Shuixian didn¡¯t want to join in because she was feeling down, but Xiao Qian insisted on dragging her along, so she had no choice but to play.


    Yu Minglang began organizing everyone to draw lots. The first pair was Yu Minglang and Fu Gui, with Yu Minglang asking questions.


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    For someone as cunning as Brother Lang, dealing with an intellectual like Fu Gui was effortless.


    ¡°Have you liked my little sister Liu Mei for a long time?¡±


    This question immediately made Fu Gui¡¯s face turn red, and Liu Mei¡¯s face also reddened. Fu Gui answered with a yes.


    ¡°Did you already sleep with my sister?¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s second question was shameless!


    ¡°Ah, how could that be possible!¡±


    Fu Gui¡¯s face seemed about to explode, and Liu Mei glared at Yu Minglang, ¡°Brother, we¡¯ve only been dating for a few days, isn¡¯t it too early to say that?¡±


    ¡°You lost. You can only answer yes or no. Come on, it¡¯s time for a kiss!¡±


    It seemed too fast for them to kiss after dating only a few days. Liu Mei and Fu Gui exchanged glances, then their faces reddened with embarrassment.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you willing to accept your loss? Come on, are you a man or not?¡± Xiao Qian joined Yu Minglang in jeering.


    Men can¡¯t stand being told they aren¡¯t men, so Fu Gui mustered all the courage he had never shown before, embraced Liu Mei, and kissed her!


    Soft¡­ like marshmallows¡­ with a hint of cumin¡­


    After that, they couldn¡¯t stop. This thoroughly confirmed that intellectuals were no ordinary people ¨C once they let loose, they were downright wild!


    Yu Minglang glanced at his watch, impatient as time went by.


    ¡°Are you two done yet?¡±


    Finally, Fu Gui and Liu Mei separated, their hearts pounding.


    They continued drawing lots. This time, Liu Mei drew Yu Minglang, and he asked the questions again.


    ¡°Is Fu Gui¡¯s kissing technique particularly bad?¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Liu Mei learned from Fu Gui¡¯s mistake and cautiously answered. Although her face was hot, she still managed not to fall into her brother¡¯s trap.


    ¡°Have you secretly liked Fu Gui for a long time? I heard you talking in your sleep about Brother Fu Gui a few months ago!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! We didn¡¯t even know each other a few months ago!¡± Liu Mei fell for the trap again¡­


    When she realized it, all she saw was Yu Minglang¡¯s cunning smile and Xiao Qian shaking her head.


    ¡°It¡¯s all a trick,¡± Xiao Qian watched as Yu Minglang took down both Liu Mei and Fu Gui. She didn¡¯t know whether to lament their innocence or simply admire Xiao Qiang¡¯s shamelessness.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t count! Sister-in-law, look at the questions he asked! It¡¯s just messing with people!¡± Liu Mei complained.


    ¡°You agreed to the bet, so you have to accept your loss. Why all the fuss?¡± Yu Minglang showed no mercy, not even for his sister.


    Xiao Qiang chimed in, ¡°Liu Mei, it¡¯s obvious you¡¯ve been calling out ¡®Don¡¯t go, Brother Fu Gui¡¯ in your sleep recently. How could you say it¡¯s from a few months ago?¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law! You¡¯re just like my brother!¡± Liu Mei wished she could jump into the sea and pretend she didn¡¯t exist. How could her brother and sister-in-law tease her like this?


    On the other hand, Fu Gui felt satisfied. So, she thought of him like that. In fact, he had dreams of her all the time; he had been dreaming about her for months since they first met. It was such a blessing to have feelings returned.


    ¡°Never mind how I found out. You lost, and that¡¯s that. How about this ¨C I won¡¯t bully you, and we¡¯ll just call it a Truth.¡±


    Yu Minglang put on a serious face, ¡°Liu Mei, who did you give your first kiss to?¡±


    ¡°Brother Fu Gui!¡±


    ¡°Oh~¡± Xiao Qian dragged out the sound, and Liu Mei blushed again. She hated Lang Lang and his nosy questions.


    Fu Gui was even more overjoyed. Yu Minglang patted Fu Gui¡¯s shoulder like an experienced livestock inspector, giving him an ill-intentioned look.


    ¡°You see, that kind of playful kiss doesn¡¯t count. You two should cherish this relationship. However, getting too close before marriage is not good. But you two are young, so I can understand your needs. Besides, if you don¡¯t try certain things before marriage, you might find out there are problems later. Can you return your spouse?¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law, won¡¯t you do something about him?!¡± Liu Mei felt that life was unbearable, and how could her entire family tease her about her relationship?


    As for Fu Gui, he was elated. Could Yu Minglang be hinting at something more intimate between him and Liu Mei tonight¡­ hehehe?!


    After being single and inexperienced for so long, he finally had a beloved partner. How could he not have any thoughts?


    As Fu Gui and Liu Mei blushed and their hearts raced, the experienced driver Chen Xiaoqian added.


    ¡°So, to prevent any regrets after marriage, it¡¯s necessary to have premarital experiences like ¨C¡±


    ¡°Sister-in-law!¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t finished speaking. Why are you so agitated? What I meant was, as your family, it¡¯s necessary for us to watch out for you before marriage. After dinner, let Xiao Qiang take Fu Gui for a bath. Don¡¯t worry, with your brother around, everything will be clear!¡±


    ¡°Ahem!¡± This time, Fu Gui choked.


    Talk about shock value! Who would want to take a bath with Yu Minglang? It¡¯s way too wicked!


    ¡°Just watching isn¡¯t enough. How about we give them an extra one or two hundred and find two ladies to give them massages, so we can see what their character is really like. Would that be okay?¡±


    Yu Minglang didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry, ¡°Wife, can you not encourage them like this? I don¡¯t want another woman giving me a massage!¡±


    How could there be such a woman in the world, encouraging her man to go out and find someone else?


    ¡°It just shows how much I trust you.¡± Xiao Qian blinked.


    Yu Minglang had already won two rounds, and whoever he targeted ended up miserably. Liu Mei and Fu Gui were blushing furiously, and Fu Gui wanted to take revenge on behalf of his girlfriend.


    When it was their turn for the third round, Fu Gui spoke up before they even drew lots.


    ¡°Ming Lang has already won two rounds. This time, let Qian¡¯er ask and Ming Lang answer, how about it?¡±


    Let¡¯s go with that! Love and war are all fair game~

 Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: Chapter 758 Boss Qian Takes Action, One Equals Two

    Chapter 784: Chapter 758 Boss Qian Takes Action, One Equals Two


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yu Minglang glanced at Liao Fugui, thinking this guy usually looks so innocent, but turns out to be quite naughty. Is he so eager to help Liu Mei vent because he sees Yu Minglang bullying her?


    Liu Mei gratefully looked at Brother Fu Gui, and Fu Gui confidently nodded at her.


    Only Qian¡¯er can handle this naughty little guy, Yu Minglang.


    Each time the draw was held, Yu Minglang asked the questions, and it was easy to suspect that he must have tampered with the draw. Nobody could see through his tricks, and Yu Minglang was so wicked that whoever he asked would surely be embarrassed. Fu Gui could only think of fighting fire with fire.


    Would Yu Minglang dare to defeat Xiao Qian?


    Not only would he dare, but he would also love it.


    These days, his daughter-in-law Aunt visited, and he felt suffocated. Old Mai¡¯s mission was already accomplished, and he would not have time to spend with Xiao Qian like these days; when that happened, Xiao Xiaoqiang would have to become a monk. Couldn¡¯t he show some welfare if he couldn¡¯t stay until the end of the night?


    This evil little look didn¡¯t escape Xiao Qian¡¯s sharp eyes.


    ¡°What bad things are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m thinking about how wonderful my daughter-in-law is. Everything about her is so beautiful, hehe~¡±


    Xiao Qian knows what this shameless guy is thinking!


    ¡°Same old rules, no husband and wife in casinos. You ask, if you can¡¯t get a reaction within three sentences, you lose. When we get home, you have to do whatever I say!¡±


    Yu Minglang¡¯s little devil inside was already laughing wildly.


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    The moment to reverse family status had arrived. He had already thought of many ways to bully his cute little Qian Bao, hahaha~


    Boss Qian had already seen through all of this and sneered.


    ¡°No need for three sentences, I¡¯ll beat you in two. After we get home, you still have to do whatever I say!¡±


    ¡°Great, really great!¡± Fu Gui, Liu Mei, and Shuixian all got excited, liking to watch such a couple¡¯s internal struggle. They simply liked watching the excitement and didn¡¯t mind getting involved.


    What¡¯s more fun than a high IQ couple fighting each other?


    Hurry up! Whether it¡¯s the female devil defeating the little tyrant or the little tyrant getting the female devil, it¡¯s all very exciting~


    Yu Minglang first scanned the crowd of onlookers who didn¡¯t mind getting involved, thinking that he would take care of Xiao Qian Bao first and then annihilate them. Then his gaze moved to Xiao Qian¡¯s face, and he said insincerely.


    ¡°Xiao Mei, although we are a couple, I always give in to you. But you should know that I am also a serious man, and I will not let you win when playing games.¡±


    ¡°Who gives in to whom is not yet certain. Hurry up and don¡¯t dawdle. If I¡¯m afraid of you, I¡¯m a basket!¡± After drinking a little alcohol, Xiao Qian¡¯s arrogance increased tremendously.


    ¡°Tsk tsk, you dare to say dirty words?¡± Yu Minglang felt itchy when he saw her like this.


    ¡°That¡¯s a human organ, not a dirty word. If even an organ is dirty, humans should not be born, and we should not be created by these organs and then despise them as dirty, understand?¡±


    ¡°Slap! Slap!¡±


    Neat applause came from the onlookers who were eating skewers. It was admirable that Boss Qian could connect even some colorful words with human origins. This intellectual was indeed different.


    ¡°Stop talking nonsense and get to the point!¡± Yu Minglang¡¯s eyes seemed to say Xiao Qian had already lost.


    On the other side, Boss Qian was as steady as Mount Tai, displaying all her strength.


    She cleared her throat and, with a very serious and righteous expression, just like when she treated patients.


    First sentence.


    ¡°Does Yu Minglang love Chen Xiaoqian to death?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Yu Minglang shouted it out loud, his domineering eyes looking at Xiao Qian with pride. Did she think he was like Fu Gui, a thin-skinned rookie who would blush at a mere question?


    How could that be! He just loves his wife! He¡¯s not afraid to shout it out with a megaphone all around the world, la-la-la!


    Xiao Qian was not as formidable as he had thought, and the first question was so simple?


    The onlookers were unhappy.


    ¡°Qian¡¯er, come on. This kind of question won¡¯t stump him!¡± said Shuixian.


    ¡°Exactly. My brother¡¯s face is thicker than a city wall. Your question is useless!¡± added Liu Mei.


    ¡°It¡¯s a giveaway question!¡± Fu Gui couldn¡¯t help but say, discontented.


    Where is the promised high IQ love-and-kill show? This is too boring!


    Xiao Qian calmly scanned the crowd, ¡°What¡¯s the hurry? It¡¯s only the first one, and there¡¯s still another one to go!¡±


    The smug Little Strong was humming a little tune now, his heart saying let you hear, let love show you, not afraid to admit how much I¡¯m attached to you~


    He seemed to have already imagined Qian Bao giving him a massage the night, oh oh oh, can¡¯t think that sleazy, as a distinguished person must pay attention to elegance, how did she say this thing before?


    Xiao Qian looked coldly at Yu Minglang, who was overly smug, and in just one sentence, his joy turned to sorrow.


    ¡°My Brother Lang has a nickname called Four Jin Brother, do you guys want to know the story behind this nickname?¡±


    ¡°We do!¡± The crowd answered in unison, and Yu Minglang panicked, his stupid wife! This was something that she should only talk about behind closed doors, why did she have to mention it aloud?


    He was in a hurry, but as a high IQ man, he knew that this was Xiao Qian¡¯s plot. If he opened his mouth to say something, wouldn¡¯t he lose?


    ¡°This one time, we were having a seafood meal, and he wanted to eat geoduck. The waiter weighed it, and it turned out to be four jin. So your Brother Lang said¡ª¡±¡®


    ¡°That¡¯s against the rules!¡± Yu Minglang couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. This little girl was about to expose all their bedroom secrets.


    ¡°You lost.¡± Xiao Qian pointed at him with a triumphant smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s you who cheated first; you¡¯re supposed to ask me, not incite the crowd!¡±


    The onlookers felt Yu Minglang¡¯s ears turning red, wondering what on earth was behind this story?


    ¡°So, why is my brother Four Jin?¡± Liu Mei asked curiously, and the others nodded.


    Yu Minglang¡¯s face was red and angry, looking at Xiao Qian¡¯s shameless face, ¡°Four Jin Brother, do you want to admit defeat, or should I explain to everyone in detail?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ lost!¡± Yu Minglang squeezed the words out through gritted teeth.


    ¡°But we still want to know, what does my brother¡¯s Four Jin have to do with geoduck?¡± The onlookers¡¯ curiosity was not satisfied yet.


    ¡°Eat your skewers! It still can¡¯t shut you up! All of you are too curious!¡± Yu Minglang became angry with embarrassment.


    Xiao Qian just laughed and didn¡¯t say anything, leaving the audience with curiosity.


    Geoduck is a creature that looks particularly¡­ suggestive. Once, when they were having dinner, Yu Minglang ordered it out of curiosity. This geoduck¡¯s shell was very heavy, four jin of shell yielded less than one jin of meat. When it was placed on the table, Yu Minglang casually said, it looks almost like me, but so heavy!


    Xiao Qian immediately replied to him at the time, saying that at least it had a shell. Xiao Qiang couldn¡¯t help but argue back, saying that it had a shell, and he had eggs!


    As a result, this comment laid the foundation for the subsequent nickname of Four Jin Brother¡­