Yu Wen’s heart raced!
Had Old Zhou done something outrageous again? Or was he caught taking documents?
This was bad!
With Yu Wen’s leg injury making walking difficult, and Zhou Ye being the only physically able person in the Zhou household…
Zhou Ye had to support Yu Wen as they hurried toward the Steel Factory.
At the Security Department, Zhou Yuanyao, the factory director, was being forcefully pinned to the ground by two men. Outside the Security Department’s entrance, Steel Factory workers crowded together.
People pointed and gossiped…
“Director Zhou has always had such a good temper—how could he assault an Investigator?”
“Exactly! Director Zhou usually has a gentle disposition and speaks kindly to us! How strange!”
“What do any of you know? Haven’t you heard? Just yesterday, Director Zhou beat his wife! All over some missing chairs and stools at home—he nearly beat her to death!”
“That’s nothing! I was there—he even picked up a knife! If not for his niece intervening, he might have killed someone!”
“Not only did he beat his wife, he almost crippled the children at home too!”
“Heavens! Has Director Zhou been putting on an act all this time?”
“Absolutely! My sister-in-law saw it too—the whole family ended up in the hospital yesterday! And that’s just what we witnessed. Who knows how badly he beats them when no one’s watching?”
“Tsk… who would’ve thought! The Zhou family is finished now!”
Yu Wen’s face darkened; she truly wanted to turn back immediately. The injuries on her face had become the most compelling evidence for these rumors!
Could she…
Claim she had fallen?
“Aunt, let’s go in and check on Uncle first?”
“Mm!”
Pushing through the crowd, Zhou Ye witnessed Zhou Yuanyao’s wretched state—and the Investigator’s miserable condition too!
The Investigator was speaking angrily to the police officers beside him.
Zhou Yuanyao now realized his mistake, but it was too late for regrets—the deed was done!
He didn’t understand what had come over him; he couldn’t endure the slightest setback, his emotions almost beyond his control.
“Old Zhou!”
Yu Wen called out tremulously!
The Investigator refused to forgive and insisted on legal proceedings!
Zhou Yuanyao was taken to the Public Security Bureau for investigation!
Despite Yu Wen’s repeated pleas for leniency, it was useless! Ultimately, Zhou Yuanyao was sentenced to fifteen days of detention and ordered to compensate the victim one thousand yuan!
Simultaneously, the Steel Factory issued a notice: Zhou Yuanyao was suspended!
Emerging from the Public Security Bureau, Yu Wen resembled frost-bitten cabbage—utterly wilted and devoid of spirit.
Yu Wen handed Zhou Ye ten yuan: “Go buy groceries. I have some matters to attend to and should be back by noon!”
“Alright!”
This was the first time Yu Wen had given Zhou Ye so much money—it seemed something serious was weighing on her mind. Was she going to pull strings for Zhou Yuanyao?
Zhou Ye lowered her head and agreed without showing any reaction.
After Zhou Ye left, she hid behind a large tree. Yu Wen glanced around, then entered a public telephone booth to make a call. Zhou Ye could faintly hear Yu Wen seemingly pleading with someone, even exchanging a few heated words!
After the call, Yu Wen’s complexion improved significantly; her earlier panic vanished, replaced by an air of certainty about something.
Zhou Ye followed Yu Wen all the way to the suburbs, where a man emerged from a civilian house, embraced Yu Wen, and led her inside!
Judging by their demeanor, they were acquainted!
After about an hour, Yu Wen came out. Though she had clearly tidied up, her rearranged hair and disheveled clothing suggested the “battle” had been quite intense!
This was something never discovered in her previous life!
Things are getting more and more interesting!
Zhou Ye turned around and quickly went to the grocery store to buy meat and vegetables. She also brought back some grain seeds!
Shortly after she returned, Yu Wen came back!
The three siblings rushed to pull her aside and ask anxiously when they saw Yu Wen return.
“Mom, how is Dad really? Was he really sentenced? When can he get out? My partner’s family found out and wants to break up with me!”
Zhou Zijun was very anxious!
He was about to get engaged, and now… it seemed like it was going to fall through!
Yu Wen smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I’ve already found someone! Your dad will be released today!”
“Really?” Zhou Zijun shouted happily!
“Of course!”
Yu Wen smoothed her hair, the red marks on her neck still visible. Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow, looking amused.
Zhou Zijiao and Zhou Ziyue had been too embarrassed to go to work because of Zhou Yuanyao’s situation, but now they were relieved.
“Zhou Ye, come with me for a moment!”
“Alright!”
Yu Wen took Zhou Ye to the bedroom and said with a smile, “Child, you know how suspicious your uncle is. Auntie got bitten by a mosquito when I went out today. Look, this mark is right on my neck—how unsightly! I know the medicine you make is good—it disappears with one application! Could you make some for Auntie?”
Zhou Ye smiled shyly: “Sure, Auntie! I’ll make it after I finish cooking!”
“No, do it now!”
Yu Wen was a bit impatient! She was also annoyed—that man was really reckless…
Zhou Ye returned to her basement, gathered some herbs, and raised an eyebrow: “Hah… that mosquito sure knows where to bite! Since you’re so eager to make it disappear, then… I’ll grant your wish?”
Thinking this, she started preparing the medicine and even took out a medicine bottle from her dimension. Remembering its miraculous effects, Zhou Ye felt a bit excited!
In less than half an hour, she gave the medicine to her aunt.
Yu Wen happily went back to apply it. Sure enough, in no time, the marks faded significantly! Even the surrounding skin became softer.
Yu Wen: That wretched girl really has some skills!
Unable to resist the temptation, Yu Wen applied the remaining medicine all over her body, even on her face!
Seeing her skin become firmer, fairer, and more tender than before, Yu Wen felt it was absolutely necessary to have that wretched girl Zhou Ye make more for her.
After all, who wouldn’t want to look younger!
After finishing dinner that evening, just as Yu Wen was growing impatient, footsteps were heard outside.
It was indeed Zhou Yuanyao!
“Old Zhou, you’re back! How are you? Did you suffer?” Yu Wen had deep feelings for Zhou Yuanyao and was genuinely heartbroken to see him looking haggard!
Zhou Zijun was also terrified: “Dad, are you okay?”
Zhou Zijiao and Zhou Ziyue were crying too hard to speak!
But unexpectedly, the first thing Zhou Yuanyao did upon returning was to drag Yu Wen into the room with a dark, furious expression!
“Old Zhou, what’s wrong? What are you doing?”
“Old Zhou, let go of me!”
With a “bang,” the door slammed shut!
Zhou Yuanyao, red-faced, grabbed Yu Wen by the neck: “Tell me, did you go to him?”
Yu Wen cried, “Old Zhou, if I didn’t go to him, what would happen to you? Should I just watch you be locked up? If you were detained, your future would be ruined! What would happen to our family? What would happen to the children?”
“So, you went to him? To put a green hat on me?”
Yu Wen shook her head desperately: “No, I didn’t! Look, there are no marks on me at all!”
“See, there really isn’t anything!”
Zhou Yuanyao actually went forward to check, while Yu Wen held her breath, afraid he might discover something.
As it turned out, there really was nothing!
Zhou Yuanyao’s expression softened considerably as he stepped forward to embrace Yu Wen: “It’s alright now, it’s alright! I was just jealous! For our plan earlier, I really had no choice! Darling, it’s alright now!”
Yu Wen also broke down in tears, burying her face in his embrace!
Zhou Yuanyao originally wanted to say something more, but smelling Yu Wen’s scent, he suddenly felt his entire body grow feverish.
Zhou Zijun and the two siblings had been anxiously pacing by the staircase, unsure whether to knock on the door, when they suddenly heard sounds they shouldn’t have.
The three of them immediately looked embarrassed…
Just as they were about to go downstairs…
“Yu Wen, you bitch! You lied to me! How dare you lie to me!”
A roar echoed, and the three siblings along with Zhou Ye rushed over. Someone had broken the door open, and the scene inside came into view…