Looking at Meng Zihan, who was still rambling incoherently, Meng Xueyun and Ye Zhenghua both came to the same conclusion.

She must have been hit too hard and her mind is not clear.

Ye Zhenghua gave Meng Xueyun a look.

Meng Xueyun immediately understood that this meant she was to restrain Meng Zihan and prevent her from embarrassing herself in public.

In this day and age, if someone gets admitted to a mental hospital, their life is over.

It will also cause your family members to be gossiped about.

Their family was already struggling enough; they couldn't withstand this kind of gossip.

And if we really send him to the hospital, how much will it cost?

Their combined salaries aren't even enough to cover a few days' stay in the hospital.

Without further hesitation, Meng Xueyun took a step forward and, while Meng Zihan was still cursing, quickly covered her mouth.

Meng Zihan was startled and struggled, kicking her arms and legs wildly.

Ye Zhenghua quickly stepped forward and, with great effort, restrained her wildly flailing hands.

"Xiaohan, stop making a fuss. Let's talk about it when we get home," Meng Xueyun said gently.

Meng Zihan was not about to comply and opened her mouth to bite Meng Xueyun's hand.

Caught off guard, Meng Xueyun was bitten squarely, wincing in pain.

"Xiaohan, let go, let go!"

Seeing that people were already looking this way, Ye Zhenghua hardened his heart and simply chopped Meng Zihan on the back of the neck with a chop.

Meng Zihan rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Quickly, call a car and take her home," Ye Zhenghua said breathlessly to Meng Xueyun.

"That brat, does she have rabies? She's a complete mad dog!"

Meng Xueyun shook her bleeding hand, not in the mood to scold him, rushed to the street, hailed a taxi, and together with Ye Zhenghua, shoved Meng Zihan inside.

Meng Zihan was probably too tired, because she was unconscious for a long time and didn't wake up until they got downstairs.

The two men, one in front and one behind, dragged her back into the house.

Ye Zhenghua slammed the door shut and leaned against it, panting heavily.

We finally got this menace back!

The next day, Meng Xueyun went to work at the cafeteria with dark circles under her eyes.

She approached the section chief and requested a long leave for Meng Zihan.

"Xiaohan is sick and would like to ask for a week off."

The section chief didn't make things difficult for her and readily signed the document, but there was something indescribable in his eyes when he looked at her.

Back in the cafeteria, Meng Xueyun sensed that something was wrong.

Her colleagues treated her differently than before, speaking sarcastically and looking down on her.

Having worked in the cafeteria for so long, Meng Xueyun had developed a thick skin and immediately grabbed a female colleague to question her.

"What do you mean? Why are you giving me the cold shoulder? What did I do to offend you? Explain yourself!"

The female colleague was a plump middle-aged woman. Upon hearing her question, she didn't hold back, threw away the green onion in her hand, and gave her a cold snort.

"What a shameless family! They have the nerve to ask others to explain themselves. I think you're the one who needs to explain yourself. Your Meng Zihan practically threw herself at the door to marry Director Gu's son, only to find that he didn't even want her!"

"I never would have guessed that Meng Zihan could be so ruthless, all quiet and unassuming. First it was Liu Mingxuan, now it's Director Gu's son, and who knows who will be next!"

A colleague nearby muttered, "That young man is smart. He saw through Meng Zihan and reported her to the police station directly. Otherwise, wouldn't he have ended up like Liu Mingxuan?"

"To try and marry into a good family, they resort to such despicable methods. It's really tasteless."

Meng Xueyun was speechless and had no way to defend herself.

Meng Zihan did indeed do that!

Ye Zhenghua went to work, and her experience was similar to hers; everyone was talking about it.

Judging from the current situation, it has already caused quite a stir throughout the entire factory.

I don't know who spread the rumor.

Ye Zhenghua had gotten used to being treated like a monkey and didn't take it to heart.

He said to Meng Xueyun, "People can say whatever they want, just focus on your work and avoid arguments. This will pass."

Meng Xueyun thought so too.

Over the years, she has experienced a lot and has already summarized her experiences.

No matter how big the matter, it will eventually fade away and be forgotten.

As long as she perseveres and Meng Zihan recovers and returns to work, life will get back on track.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Before Meng Zihan could recover, a new list of laid-off workers was posted on the bulletin board, clearly visible in black and white.

The names of Meng Xueyun and Ye Zhenghua were clearly visible on that piece of paper.

Looking at the paper, Meng Xueyun felt the world go silent, and all she could hear was the pounding of her heart.

One blow after another, until my chest ached.

How did I end up being laid off?

They were both laid off!

This is cutting off their livelihood!

The couple were unwilling to accept this, so they joined a group of other laid-off workers to make a scene in the factory manager's office, but they were turned away every time.

The reasons given by the two for being laid off were so valid that there was no way to argue against them.

In the end, all they could do was sign their names on the layoff agreement, collect the meager severance pay, and like two soulless puppets, slowly shuffle back home.

Meng Zihan has been locked in her room by Ye Zhenghua for the past few days and is not allowed to go out. She is happy to have some peace and quiet and is too lazy to go out.

She lay in bed, staring at the mottled mold spots on the ceiling, her mind filled with only one thought: her life was over.

If she dies, she might get a second chance, back to the time before everything happened. She must seize the opportunity and crush Ye Linchen into the mud.

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