Chapter 197

He will not come forward to write any letter of understanding.

Ding Rumei panicked and, disregarding her current disheveled state, burst into tears.

“You can’t treat me like this. I’m your cousin, we’re family. It’s all Shuying’s fault for forcing me to do this. She eats several dishes in one meal. How can ordinary people in the village afford that? And the bed sheets she uses for the baby are all the latest styles and are all colorful. She has a problem with her behavior. I’m doing this for your own good.”

She tried to shift all the blame onto Shu Ying, but Xie Zhiyan remained unmoved.

Just as Li Qingqing was about to say something, Shu Ying slowly walked over and took her arm.

“You said I eat several dishes in one meal, and these dishes are mostly vegetarian, and they are grown in my own yard. I have some questions. What crime have I committed by eating vegetables I grow myself? Everything I use for my child is bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. Are you saying that the things provided by the supply and marketing cooperative do not meet the standards?”

She glanced lightly at Ding Rumei, who was still arguing on the ground, and felt that wasting time with such a person was utterly pointless.

“I have never privately sent any substandard items to my child, nor is there any issue with my conduct. I only know that my husband holds a high-ranking official position, and he should always be at the forefront in both conduct and work. He is always the first to charge into battle, so I will certainly not hold him back in our daily lives.”

Ding Rumei retorted, sticking her neck out, "You're talking nonsense. I've been to the supply and marketing cooperative, and they don't have any fabric at all. The colorful fabrics you're using for your child, and the needlework and workmanship, clearly aren't cheap."

Shu Ying turned and went upstairs, picked up the pillowcase and bed sheet for the child, and showed them to everyone from the second-floor window.

"Please take a good look and see if this is fabric from the supply and marketing cooperative. Like all military families, I use ordinary things. It's just that my friend Li Qingqing is very skillful and felt that the children's room shouldn't be so plain, so she used white cloth to make a lace trim around the pillowcases and used a sewing machine to make a few patterns."

The people below looked at the sample Shu Ying was showing. The pale yellow pillowcase had a little duck embroidered in white thread, which looked very cute. The outermost edge was trimmed with white fabric, making it both serene and adorable.

The bed sheets chosen by Shuying are all in very soft colors, which will not make the children's room look too plain, and will also allow Li Qingqing to match other colors better.

“These fabrics are all available at the supply and marketing cooperative. I can guarantee that everyone can buy the exact same ones as me. The patterns and styles of the four-piece bedding set are all Li Qingqing’s own ingenuity. I think it’s just that she made some modifications based on what was available. This shouldn’t be considered extravagant, right?”

Li Rong was the first to be attracted; this exquisite four-piece bedding set was indeed different from the dull, gray ones at home.

"Your hands are so skillful! You can make so many patterns out of ordinary fabric. Can I pay you to make one for me?"

Li Qingqing was both amused and exasperated.

The courtyard was already in complete chaos, but Shu Ying still didn't forget to spread the word.

"Don't worry, everyone. If we have enough time, I'd be happy to help you."

Ding Rumei was dumbfounded. She hadn't gained anything from all this commotion. Song Zhaodi looked down at her and said, "Since she's already thinking about stealing, she can't just steal this one pen. She can't take anything that doesn't belong to her out of the house."

Old Mrs. Du led the search, uncovering all of Ding Rumei's hidden belongings. The evidence was irrefutable, and Ding Rumei was left helpless.

You even stole these children's picture books!

Ye Zhanying was amazed and even began to wonder if Ding Rumei's family was really so poor that they were eating dirt.

When the police arrived, Ding Rumei was ashen-faced and struggled incessantly.

"I don't want to go to jail. Let me go back to my hometown. I want to go home."

She originally wanted to stay in the capital, but her daydream of marrying a rich man didn't come true, and now she can't even go back to her village.

The farce finally came to an end, and Liu Xiulan and Zhang Hongxia rushed over.

"Shuying, you seem to be quite badly injured. I shouldn't have kept you talking for so long. Who would have thought so many things would happen? Ding Rumei's intentions are truly despicable. Fortunately, neither of the children was hurt. By the way, how are you feeling?"

If Shu Ying hadn't returned in time, things would have turned out this way, and Liu Xiulan would have felt terrible about it.

Shu Ying knew they meant well, but waved her hand dismissively, "It's not too serious. The baby isn't very heavy. It was just a little painful at first, but it's much better now."

Not wanting too many people to worry, Zhang Hongxia took her phone and gently wiped the blood from Shu Ying's hand, being careful not to be too rough.

"This person is really going too far. Why don't you go to the hospital to get it treated first? Some minor injuries may not seem like much, but if they are not treated in time, they can lead to long-term health problems. After all, you fell from a height. You haven't felt any pain yet, but if you break a bone, you'll have to take a long time to recover."

Yangyang lowered his head with some self-reproach. He should have known better than to get so agitated. He should have quietly come down with his sister and let others catch Ding Rumei.

He didn't even have the ability to protect himself, and not only did he almost hurt himself, but he also caused his mother to suffer such a serious injury.

"Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry."

Shu Ying smiled and gently patted his head. "It's not your fault. Never punish yourself for other people's mistakes. You were very brave today. You not only protected your sister but also your belongings. Just remember to ask for help from others next time."

Yangyang nodded heavily, firmly remembering all of Shuying's words.

Liu Xiulan pulled her along, wanting to take her to the hospital. "Treating the wound won't take long. Let's get it simply bandaged first and hear what the doctor says. Whether it's serious or not, we can feel at ease once we know the situation."

Shu Ying patted her hand, a warm feeling washing over her.

"No need, sister-in-law. I'm a doctor myself, so I have a basic understanding of my own body. I just have some scrapes on my wrist, but I can move it without any problems. At least the bones aren't broken. I can take care of it myself, and it'll be fine in no time."

After spending so much time at the hospital, it turned out that using the spiritual spring water herself was much faster. So tonight, she decided to take a spiritual spring bath in her space. Xie Zhiyan had already been discharged from the hospital, and she rarely had any free time.

Xie Zhiyan's expression was serious, and his brows were furrowed deeply. When he heard that Shu Ying was unwilling to go to the hospital, he patiently asked, "Are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?"