Chapter 357

She was never worried that Shu Yingxian's identity would implicate her. No matter what the other people in the compound said, she was determined to be with Shu Yingxian.

Now, it's fair to say they've been through thick and thin together. The moment Shu Ying pulled her back from the brink of death, they were already inextricably linked.

Shu Ying smiled. She had grown up in a pampered environment and originally thought that her parents would cause her to be depressed for a long time. However, it was Li Qingqing who saved her from her predicament.

Any relationship may be subject to ridicule, but the family you choose will not.

"You spoke so righteously and earnestly that I was quite moved. Qingqing, thank you."

Li Qingqing looked at her with annoyance, pretending to be angry.

"You always thank me so often, I would think I've done you a huge favor, but actually you've helped me more."

After she finished speaking, she waved her hand again, "Forget it, forget it, you and I don't need to hold these things against each other. It's just that I still feel a little uneasy about what happened today. It was a good thing that you went out to help, and everyone could see how good you are. But as the rumors spread, they changed the meaning. They said that because of your family background, several leaders from higher up came to your house to talk to you, which made everyone very worried. I know with my toes who started these rumors."

Those two families didn't have any other skills, but they were quick to spread rumors.

Shu Ying's current focus is on how to collect evidence, so she hasn't paid any attention to the rumors and gossip outside.

She took a sip of water, which made her throat feel better. She casually rested one hand on the back of the sofa, a friendly smile on her face.

"We can't control what others say or how they talk, so we might as well not listen. Although some things are just rumors, in time, if we act honestly and uprightly, the truth will naturally come to light. Some people are trying to shoot themselves in the foot, and we can't stop them, can we?"

Li Qingqing was still a little troubled. She held a crochet hook in her hand. Recently, she had been researching new animal patterns. The colors were beautiful and they were easy to crochet.

“I know what you’re saying makes sense, but I’m still furious. Spreading rumors doesn’t come at any cost, but we have to run ourselves ragged when it comes to debunking them. It’s really unfair to us. Besides, you haven’t done anything wrong, and you’ve been very busy lately. They feel like you’re ignoring them, so the rumors have spread even more wildly. Today they say your background is problematic, and who knows what they might say tomorrow. People like that have dark intentions. I’m scared.”

Shu Ying already has a lot of troubles, and if those people are not satisfied and keep causing trouble every few days, it will be just as overwhelming.

Although their words weren't offensive, their actions were like a toad crawling on your feet—it doesn't bite, but it's disgusting.

Xie Mingzhu picked up a water ladle and scooped up a bucket of spiritual spring water to water the crops in the yard.

The weather has been nice these past couple of days, and the plants here are growing well. She washed the fresh cherry tomatoes she had grown and put them on the coffee table.

“It’s not that we’re ignoring them, it’s just that there’s no need to now. Since we’ve decided to seize on their mistakes, let’s just make a big one and make sure they can never recover. Otherwise, these minor pains and itch are no problem for them at all. Some people are thick-skinned, and if we don’t hit their sore spot right away, they won’t learn their lesson.”

Shu Ying gave her a thumbs up in agreement, "It seems that all those books you've been reading lately haven't been in vain. You've definitely made progress. You know that before you trample someone into the mud, you have to lift them up to the clouds. The higher they stand, the harder they'll fall. It's not that we don't care now, it's just that we have to give them a fatal blow when they're at their most triumphant."

As she spoke, she stood up, took out a newly bought bottle of Beibingyang soda from the refrigerator, skillfully opened the lid with one hand, and inserted a straw inside.

"It's hot outside, let me drink a bottle of soda to cool down first. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll have plenty of time to deal with those two."

Li Qingqing took the soda, took a small sip, and found it to be icy cold with a refreshing sweet and sour taste, and a very pleasant orange flavor.

"It's delicious! It's even sweeter than brown sugar water."

Although she now has a lot of spare money, Li Qingqing still doesn't dare to spend it all easily because of her past hardships.

She wanted to hold onto some resources so that she could provide a better life for Tuantuan later.

Shu Ying leaned back on the sofa, hugging a cushion in her arms.

"I haven't heard you mention Zhong Yun'er lately. What's wrong? Has she suddenly become quiet these past few days?"

Ever since Guazi was discharged from the hospital, Zhong Yun'er has been hanging around him all the time, trying to make her presence known.

At first, Li Qingqing felt a little uncomfortable, but after a while, she just got used to it.

Duan Huaichuan didn't have much money on hand. He would give her his monthly salary regularly. As long as he had funds, he didn't care where that person's heart lay.

"You know what, I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't really noticed her. At least I haven't seen her at home. After the last fight, she hasn't shown up at the door again, so I've just decided to avoid seeing her altogether."

She didn't know whether Duan Huaichuan had any contact with her or not.

Shu Ying smiled and said, "I think she has no other choice. Either she is enduring humiliation for Duan Huaichuan, since breaking up a military marriage now comes at a price and she doesn't dare to take any more risks, or she has found another backer outside."

Li Qingqing rested her chin on one hand, rolled her eyes, and finally shook her head.

"I don't know her whereabouts, but your analysis is not wrong. After all, she can't do without a man to rely on. She doesn't have any skills to protect herself, and she has to carry a child with her at all times. It's just a pity for that child. He hasn't been able to speak since birth and has to live with such a mother. His quality of life in the future is not guaranteed. Now Zhong Yun'er keeps him by her side at all times. I think it's to gain the organization's sympathy and to secure the greatest benefit for herself."

Once the child gets what he wants, where will he be placed?

Li Qingqing is also a mother, and thinking about it makes her feel sad.

Even if Zhong Yun'er is really not good, the child is innocent after all. When he came into this world, he was also very passive. He had no father from birth, and he had a congenital deficiency. He also did not receive his mother's love.

Xie Mingzhu had lost a child, so she couldn't bear to see children suffer. She sat on a stool knitting and slowly began to speak.

“Last month, I told the committee and the women’s committee of the family compound about her situation, and I also asked the organization to take good care of this child. I think someone will care, after all, she is the child of a martyr. Anyone who sees this child would take good care of her.”