Chapter Five: Compensation of Three Million

"Looking for someone? Who are you looking for?"

A hint of doubt appeared on Chen Anni's face, and her voice contained a touch of bewilderment.

“She’s the daughter of a death row inmate,” Sang Ruo explained. “That woman was kind to me; she once saved my life. To repay her kindness, I promised to take care of her daughter after I got out.”

"Her name is Song Linlin, and she's six years old," Sang Ruo said softly, her complexion slightly improved, as she relayed her information.

“Okay, I’ll draft the divorce agreement for you as soon as possible.” Chen Anni tucked the blanket around her and softly agreed. “As for the little girl you mentioned, I’ll send someone to look for her. I’ll let you know as soon as I have any news.”

"Thank you, Annie..."

Sang Ruo forced a faint smile onto her lips.

When Chen Anni saw the pale face beneath her forced smile, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

She patted Sang Ruo's hand: "The most important thing for you right now is to get better. Put everything else aside for now, especially the matters concerning Bo Jinzhou and Bo Yukang."

Upon hearing these two names, Sang Ruo's warm smile suddenly turned cold.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Chen Anni spoke again: "If Bo Jinzhou and Bo Yukang hadn't gone to testify for that woman without even checking the surveillance footage, you probably wouldn't be here..."

Chen Anni did not continue speaking.

His words conveyed his deep concern and sympathy for her after she went to prison.

Sang Ruo raised the corners of her lips again, but did not reply.

She had already figured things out long before she was able to get out of prison and meet each of them.

Even if the surveillance footage had been found, or if the footage had confirmed everything, Bo Jinzhou and Bo Yukang would probably have pretended not to see it and tried to find a scapegoat.

Perhaps, after going around in circles, she will still end up going in.

After all, the father and son were completely biased towards the maternal grandparents.

Ringing——

A cell phone ringing suddenly interrupted her thoughts.

It was the police station that called.

It is said that the guardian lion has been found, and she should go there as soon as possible.

After hanging up the phone, Sang Ruo got out of bed, lifting the covers.

"What's the rush?"

Chen Anni held her slender wrist, somewhat uneasy.

She quickly put on her slippers, her expression turning cold: "The police said the guardian lion has been found, and I'm going there right now."

“But you have such a high fever, and you just took medicine. Your body can’t handle it.”

"Don't worry." Sang Ruo grabbed her arm. "I can do it."

Seeing that she insisted, Chen Anni naturally couldn't stop her anymore and personally escorted her downstairs.

Half an hour later.

As Sang Ruo entered the police station, she caught a glimpse of three very familiar figures in the distance.

At first glance, it really does look like a family of three.

“Ms. Sang, your pair of guardian lions were indeed found at Ms. Liang’s doorstep. Since they are too big to move, please come and confirm the photos to see if they match.”

She frowned slightly when the police handed her the photo.

It is indeed her guardian lion.

"Yes, it's mine."

“Sang Ruo, I’ve already given these lions to Yu Xin. Stop making trouble. What’s the difference between you and a shrew? Explain yourself to the police officer right now.”

A deep, cold voice came from behind Sang Ruo.

She turned around at the sound and met Bo Jinzhou's gloomy face.

“Dad is right!” Bo Yukang’s face also turned cold: “Dad gave it to Aunt Xinxin by himself, and it originally belonged to our family, so how can it be considered stealing?”

Sang Ruo ignored her son's words, raised her eyelids, and looked at Bo Jinzhou indifferently: "These guardian lions are my premarital property. You have no right to dispose of them privately, let alone give them away to others without my permission."

Bo Jinzhou's face suddenly turned cold, his eyes flashing with anger. He puffed out his cheeks, suppressing his rage, and took a step back. "Name your price, and I'll consider it a purchase. Are you satisfied now?"

Sang Ruo was stunned for a moment after hearing this.

She has just been released from prison and is currently unemployed, so she really needs money.

“Furthermore,” Bo Jinzhou said bluntly, “You rely on the Bo family for everything, yet you keep saying this is your premarital property. What evidence do you have to prove that it was something you owned before marriage?”

Liang Yuxin stood aside, seemingly trying to smooth things over: "Ms. Sang, you should be reasonable even if you're targeting me. You're married, so your property is shared. Why should there be any distinction between pre-marital and post-marital assets?"

“Yeah.” Bo Yukang frowned and suddenly interjected, “That lion isn’t cute at all. Are you just trying to make Aunt Xin Xin unhappy? It’s never been of any use…”

As Sang Ruo listened to their back-and-forth banter, she felt increasingly ironic.

She gave a cold laugh: "I carved that thing, didn't I? How can you deny that?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bo Jinzhou and Bo Yukang on the other side fell silent.

Beside her, Liang Yuxin bit her lip in frustration, her eyes reddening as she looked at Bo Jinzhou: "Brother Jinzhou, it's all my fault, but those protective lions appeared on the show, and I'm a celebrity. It's not that I don't want to return them, but..."

Once she returns it, her reputation as a thief will be cemented.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Bo Jinzhou's eyes, and he impatiently said to Sang Ruo, "Enough, it's just a pair of lions. How much is it? I'll pay you back on Yu Xin's behalf."

pay?

Upon hearing this, Sang Ruo suddenly smiled: "You'll pay for her? Sure, three million."

Her guardian lion is priceless.

Three million, she didn't ask for too much.

"Three million, Sister Sang Ruo, you can target me, but you can't ask for such an exorbitant amount!"

Liang Yuxin's face turned red with anger.

Bo Jinzhou also scoffed coldly, his face full of sarcasm: "In the end, you're just after money."

He's tolerated such a shallow woman for so long.

Sang Ruo was too lazy to say more.

After her release from prison, she wants to rebuild her career, and this three million will be a new beginning for her.

"Give me your card number, and I'll transfer the money to you right away."

Bo Jinzhou said impatiently, his eyes revealing a hint of disgust and contempt.

Out of spite, he refused to return to the Bo family home, and now he's caused this whole mess.

This woman's methods are truly disgusting.

If it weren't for Grandpa...

He couldn't wait to get a divorce.

Sang Ruo didn't even lift her eyelids, casually wrote down a familiar bank card number, and then tossed it to him.

...

After leaving the police station, Sang Ruo was about to leave when a familiar voice called out from behind her: "Wait a minute."

She stopped walking and turned back indifferently: "Is there anything else?"

Bo Jinzhou glanced at her and said coldly, "Grandpa misses you very much, and your uncle is coming back in the next couple of days. There will be a family banquet at the old house. Remember to go home the day after tomorrow evening."

Originally, Bo Jinzhou did not intend to let her go back.

After all, a woman who has been to prison would only embarrass him if she went back.

But she was released from prison at just the right moment, and her uncle returned as well.

If he doesn't go back, his grandfather will definitely hold him accountable.

Moreover, her uncle wields immense power, and if Ruosang were absent, it would certainly leave a bad impression on him.

After hearing his words, Sang Ruo suddenly paused.

Her mind flashed rapidly to Bo Jinyan's captivating face, especially his phoenix eyes, which were almost mesmerizing.

Did you hear what I said?

When Bo Jinzhou saw that she did not respond, he frowned slightly and raised his voice a few decibels.

Sang Ruo's thoughts were interrupted, and her body stiffened for a moment.

After a long pause, she replied softly, "I understand."

A sense of doubt arose in my heart.

Why did Bo Jinyan suddenly come back?