Chapter 124: Paying Back the Debt

Yu Jingyuan listened carefully.

Xia Cheng gave him a heads-up: "This is a big deal, don't be too surprised."

Yu Jingyuan nodded.

"Actually, I'm not the real daughter of the Xun family. I should say... an illegitimate daughter. I only found out about this recently. My mother..."

Xia Cheng felt a little pained after she finished speaking. She wasn't just telling Yu Jingyuan a story; he was a lawyer and could definitely help her analyze the potential legal disputes.

Of course, this dispute is the property issue that she cares about most.

An Wuyu's condition certainly meant he couldn't offer compensation to the family of the murdered girl. And his spirit was tied to his parents. As a child, and also as the third victim, having been brought into this world and enjoying two years of well-fed and well-clothed life, Xia Cheng couldn't just sit back and watch.

She told Yu Jingyuan her thoughts. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but the other party's eyes were a little strange, as if... he felt sorry for her?

At this time, Xia Cheng didn't understand love yet, and she mistook the affection between men and women for pity. She rubbed her arms in discomfort.

"Yu Jingyuan, how can I get the property smoothly?"

Yu Jingyuan's eyes were soft.

"Putting aside the authenticity of the will, as far as I know, Uncle Xun is in good health. You'll have to wait at least a few more decades to receive his fortune. And as you said, if the will is fake, then your wait might be in vain. So it's best not to pin your hopes of compensating others on an inheritance. I handled your case, and I've also met with the parents of the other two victims. Their mental states aren't great, and honestly, I'm not sure they can wait another few decades. And even if they do, they'll be dead after a few decades. What's the point of having all that money?"

This is pertinent and to the point.

Xia Cheng asked again, "The Xiya house Xun Youdong gave me has my and his names on the property deed. Can I sell it myself? Is there any way to sell it without notifying him?"

Yu Jingyuan shook his head.

"According to the Civil Code, the disposal of jointly owned real estate requires the consent of at least two-thirds of the co-owners or all joint tenants, unless otherwise agreed upon between the co-owners. Your situation is generally considered a joint property, requiring the unanimous consent of all co-owners to sell the property. The same applies to transfers of ownership. If one party sells the property without authorization, the sales contract may be invalidated if Uncle Xun pursues the matter."

Xia Cheng sighed.

“I should be making more money.”

Yu Jingyuan wanted to say, "I can lend it to you." But then he thought it was too rash, so he changed his words.

"You should be relatively well-known after filming commercials and walking the runway. I saw that your short video has over a million likes. I know a few directors and I can recommend you to them. Short films are paying very well lately, and this is the fastest way I can think of to make money in a short period of time. If it's really not enough, I can lend you some money."

Xia Cheng didn't think she had any talent for acting, but her face was indeed quite presentable, so she said, "Let me think about it."

Lin Minghe's mother had left her a business card before. She still didn't want to go to film, so she might try to contact her. But when she thought about the initial salary and the distant promotion, she was in trouble again.

Thinking about the fact that Xun Sheng, Yu Jingyuan, Lin Minghe and Wan Lu are all successful in their careers, he couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

So she changed her mind again.

"Then... please tell the directors."

She was still young, and youth was her capital. She might as well try her hand at the entertainment industry while it was still available. She wasn't passionate about it, nor was she a professional. She wanted to do it purely for the money, and even if she knew it wouldn't last long, she had to give it a try. Otherwise, as Yu Jingyuan had said, the victim's parents had waited for decades and were about to die. What good would she do with the money? Would she buy them a coffin?

Noticing that Xia Cheng's expression had become serious, Yu Jingyuan gently patted her hand at the other end of the dining table.

"Don't worry too much. Since we're out here to have fun, we should enjoy ourselves, right? Let's eat."

Xia Cheng looked at his hands, a pair of soft and slender hands that had never done heavy work. Because he had never experienced any difficulties, Yu Jingyuan could always handle things calmly.

She began to regret it again. She had agreed too hastily. She had completely forgotten about her next plan. If she really laid out everything, would Yu Jingyuan still help her enter the entertainment industry?

Her heart was in a knot, and even with Yu Jingyuan's comfort, it didn't relax at all. Her expression just eased a little, and she started to eat.

After lunch, Yu Jingyuan drove Xia Cheng back to Xiya Yipin.

In the parking lot, he held Xia Cheng's hand tightly, trying to let his body temperature pass through to tell her that he was still there.

Xia Cheng smiled at him and went home.

She looked at Xia and the house, and felt more and more like a sparrow living under someone else's roof.

Living here, she always feels uneasy. What others give will be taken back one day, so it is best to hold everything firmly in one's own hands.

She began to pack her things slowly.

There weren't many things, and none of the furniture belonged to her. Xia Cheng only kept her clothes, jewelry, and bags. Actually, these were also gifts from the Xun family, but if she got too serious, she'd probably end up walking around naked. The jewelry and bags could be sold, and she could gradually transfer the money to the victims' families as a donation.

Xia Cheng called Chen Kelin again.

Chen Kelin was very confused on the other end.

"You want to move!? Your house is so nice, why are you moving out?"

"I'll tell you when we meet."

Xia Cheng asked, "Do you have any houses over there? I'll just rent yours."

"Yes, yes, but don't rush to move. It's hard to bargain if you come directly now. Wait a minute, I'll find an agent in the next few days, and we can take a look together and bargain. As for Chengcheng, I'm in class now, so I won't talk about it for now."

Xia Cheng had forgotten that Chen Kelin was still in school. When she reminded her, she thought about her dorm bed. But she was sure she'd have to work, and coming home late would disturb the others. After some thought, she decided to rent a place. Fortunately, she still had the money she earned from filming commercials and modeling, enough for her to live out for several years.

Xia Cheng put the suitcase back into the closet.

She lay on the sofa and played with her cell phone for a while.

When she opened the short video app, she found that the video she had previously shot with others had gone viral, garnering a million likes. The private messages in the background were all sorts of weird and wonderful, with some praising her, some scolding her for stealing her traffic, some flirting with her, and some even seeking collaboration.

Xia Cheng clicked on Chen Kelin's short video homepage again and saw that the other party had marked a cooperation contact method on the homepage. She followed suit, created a small account, and put the account on the homepage.

When Xia Cheng clicked on the merchant partnership interface, she was dazzled. The platform suggested a promotion fee of 200,000 yuan. 200,000 yuan?! Xia Cheng had never imagined that being an influencer could be so lucrative.