"..." The fortune teller sensed the hatred in Zhong Tingyue's heart and felt an urge to kill him. He still had a fawning smile on his face, but when he met the latter's cold face, his smile froze on his face. He lowered his head and said, "So what do you want to do?"

“Record a video saying that your fortune telling was made up and that there is no such thing as a ‘lone star’ to prove my innocence,” Zhong Tingyue said. “Also, return my money and donate 66,000 yuan on the spot as atonement.”

The fortune teller hesitated, looking quite troubled. But the thought of going to jail for at least three to five years filled him with even greater fear, so he quickly nodded and said, "No problem."

Immediately, Zhong Tingyue took out her phone, and the fortune teller recorded a video in front of the phone, saying that his fortune telling was made up, but today he had a change of heart and told the truth, hoping that Chu's mother could forgive him. He also said that Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue were a match made in heaven and were destined to be together in this life.

Zhong Tingyue watched the video and nodded with satisfaction.

In reality, this video cannot resolve the rift between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, since Chu Fang's maternal grandfather has indeed passed away. However, it does have a certain effect, at least it can comfort Chu's mother.

The fortune teller then returned the 66,000 yuan and donated it to the fortune teller in person.

That brought the matter to a close.

“You’re not allowed to harm anyone anymore,” Zhong Tingyue said.

"Don't worry, I'll never do it again," the fortune teller said, shrinking back.

Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue then left. As they walked, Chu Fang touched his back, which was covered in sweat: "My mother was right, you're too cunning. I can't outsmart you."

Today's whole affair was a calculated scheme by Zhong Tingyue, exploiting the fortune teller's greed to achieve her own desired goals.

And it is entirely legal and reasonable.

"Look at your character." Zhong Tingyue glanced at him sideways. "Do you think you can fool people with a mere 66,000?"

"Transfer 66,000 to me, and see if I'm still lying to you, then it's over." Chu Fang raised an eyebrow. "By the way, why didn't you call the police? Why did you only have him record a video as evidence?"

Such a large sum of money could have been reported to the police; the audio recording alone would have been enough to convict the perpetrator.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue thought for a moment and sighed: "Forget it, if we call the police, he will still be sentenced to many years for 66,000. He only lied and did not kill anyone. He has already donated 66,000, so consider it as atonement."

Besides, the root of the whole thing lies with Chu's mother. In essence, Chu's mother was somewhat hostile towards her from the beginning, resenting that she had taken her son away.

The combined effect of Chu Fang's maternal grandfather's death and the other two factors led to such a significant chemical reaction.

Just thinking about it gave her a headache; how was she going to handle the conflict with Chu's mother?

Chu Fang then sent the video to his mother, who quickly replied.

A fairy descended to earth: I don't believe it!

[Solo player in a dating game: Really.]

[A little fairy descended to earth: I really don't believe it.]

[Solo player in dating: ... ...]

Chu Fang showed the chat history between the two to Zhong Tingyue, who shrugged.

As expected.

"Forget it, there'll be plenty of time to deal with it later." Zhong Tingyue waved her hand, quite spirited, and said, "Let's go back to the hotel."

... ...

With the fortune teller's matter resolved, Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue spent a few more days in Chengdu, enjoying a good trip and meeting with their elder brother and sister-in-law. They didn't linger, however, and bought plane tickets to fly directly to Shanghai.

It was already night when I returned to Shanghai, where the city was bustling with activity.

“Hmm… …” Zhong Tingyue looked at the brightly lit city, “After all this time, I’ve realized that Shanghai is actually quite nice.”

Before, when she lived in Shanghai, she always felt like she had nowhere to belong, like an outsider. But now she feels like a local, that she has settled down and has a special sense of familiarity.

This place is like her second home.

The two took a taxi home.

As soon as they entered the residential area, they saw the security guard leisurely smoking. When he saw the two of them, he snorted and ignored them. Chu Fang tossed over a pack of "Hua Zi" cigarettes, and the latter immediately grinned and said, "You're a sensible kid."

When the door opened, Lily was squatting in front of it. Upon seeing Zhong Tingyue, she immediately started meowing and curled up at her feet, looking very gentle.

"Sister, you're finally back." Zhong Rou kicked Lily away and threw herself into Zhong Tingyue's arms. "I missed you so much."

Zhong Tingyue gently patted her younger sister's back.

"Oh, you two are back." Yang Meina, wearing pajamas and a face mask, said, "I'm telling you, you two have to make it up to me. These past few days I've been taking care of Zhong Rou, doing laundry and cooking, like a maid. I've aged ten years..."

Yang Meina kept talking about what had happened these past few days, but her words were full of worry for Zhong Tingyue, because she knew about the so-called 'lone star' incident.

"It's alright." Zhong Tingyue shook her head. "Nana, thank you for these past few days."

"Treat me to a meal."

"no problem."

Chu and Fang returned home, made some simple noodles, washed up, and then went to bed.

Zhong Tingyue lay on the bed, gazing out the window. Unlike Chengdu, which was shrouded in mist, Shanghai had a clear night sky with the bright moon shining down, making the entire room a silvery white.

She couldn't sleep, thinking about what had happened these past few days, how many things she had encountered, and how many of Chu Fang's relatives and friends she had met.

Just then, the screen of the phone next to me lit up.

[Solo player in a dating game: Are you asleep yet?]

[Wang Shu: Asleep.]

[Solo player in a dating game: Who am I talking to?]

[Wangshu: Ghost. 】

[Solo player in a dating game: Where's the ghost?]

[Wang Shu: There's a lecherous man in front of me.]

[Solo player in dating mode: ... ..., still thinking about those things?]

[Wang Shu: Hmm.]

[Solo player in a dating game: Forget it, it's pointless.]

Wang Shu: Sigh...

[Solo player in a dating game: Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a mountain, and on the mountain was a temple. Go to sleep now.]

Wang Shu: ... ...