Jin Yin looked at the women in front of her.

She remembered that these few were usually the most gossipy and talkative, and they would talk about even a mouse that passed by. But now that she, Jin Yin, was standing here, they didn't even glance at her, focusing all their attention on the work in front of them.

This reaction was not quite what she had expected.

"A factory? What factory is there in our village?"

"You don't know this, do you? It's your family's business. We're all working for your family now."

"My family owns it?"

When Jin Yin thinks of home, the first thing that comes to mind is her home in the city.

But her parents are both teachers. When did they start a factory in the village? Did her parents secretly start another business?

"No... this isn't your home anymore. I almost forgot you're someone else's daughter."

Wow, you came by car? Your parents in the city must be rich!

"Hey! Jin Shu! Jin Shu, come here for a second! Do you think my stitching is okay?"

When the woman saw Jin Shu leaving, she greeted her warmly.

That beaming, obsequious smile almost made Jin Yin wonder if she had remembered the wrong person.

Aren't these women usually the most harsh? When did they become so obsequious to anyone?

And this person is Jin Shu!

Jin Shu walked over, and the four women quickly presented the clothes to her, their expressions cautious, as if afraid that she would be dissatisfied.

"Hmm, not bad, but your stitching is a bit rough. You should learn stitching from them."

"Okay, I'll change it right away."

"Come, come, Jin Shu, your auntie just steamed some corn this morning, have some."

"I still have some eggs here. Are you hungry? Come and have some."

Jin Shu declined.

"I'm not hungry. You guys just focus on your work. Go to the factory to deliver the goods tonight."

Don't worry, we'll definitely do a good job!

The four of them chatted warmly with Jin Shu, completely ignoring Jin Yin, who had just returned from the city.

Jin Yin was almost dumbfounded. She couldn't help but rub her eyes to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

Why are these people so eager to curry favor with Jin Shu?

What exactly happened in the village while she was away?

What do you mean by "her family owns the factory"? It's not like the factory behind it is her family's.

Filled with doubts, Jin Yin turned and left.

Chu Dong was still sitting in the car when he saw Jin Yin walking over and asked impatiently.

"Can we go now?"

"Wait a little longer, I haven't seen my parents yet."

"You keep calling your parents 'Mom and Dad' so affectionately, but they're not your biological parents."

"Didn't I say that they raised me, so they're my parents for life? Anyway, it's still early, drive me to my mom's place."

Chu Dong sighed, his face full of annoyance.

"Okay, let's leave after we're done looking around. Don't you think the smell here is a bit strange? The air isn't good at all."

"That's definitely not as good as in the city. I can just say a few words to my mom and leave quickly."

Jin Yin got back into the car and rolled down the window to watch Jin Shu walking slowly behind.

At this moment, Chu Dong had someone stop the car, and Jin Shu caught up and asked her with a smile.

Where are you going? Let me give you a ride.

"No need, it's just ahead."

"Come on up, so you don't have to leave by yourself. We can chat and catch up."

Looking at Jin Shu's fair face, Chu Dong had thought that her beauty would be worn down by the busy farming season after returning to the countryside, but unexpectedly, she seemed to be even fairer and more beautiful after not seeing her for more than a month.

This made Chu Dong feel a little regretful. He should have sent her letters during this time, so that they could at least stay in touch and visit each other again in the future.

"Jin Shu, are you upset that I haven't contacted you during this time?"

Seeing that Jin Shu wasn't getting into the car, Chu Dong simply got out and walked forward with her.

Seeing this, Jin Yin quickly got down, stood close to Chu Dong, and complained while holding his arm.

"Help me a little, this road is too difficult to walk on, my shoes are very high."

Upon seeing this, Jin Shu smiled.

"You haven't been back for a month, and you can't even get used to the place where you lived for sixteen years?"

Jin Yin's expression changed slightly.

“Jin Shu, I thought you would feel guilty towards me to some extent. If it weren’t for you, I would have had a good life for the past sixteen years. I have suffered for you for sixteen years.”

"Oh? Then how come I haven't suffered here? It's been a month, and I think it's great here."

Jin Shu smiled and looked at Jin Yin calmly.

"Your suffering is your bad luck, it has nothing to do with me. If it were me, I guarantee I wouldn't suffer at all."

"Jin Shu, are you just being stubborn? If you like it here, why did you write to my parents? Why did you ask them for money?"

"So how did you know what was in the letter? Did you read it?"

Jin Yin's eyes widened in panic at first, but she quickly regained her composure and sneered.

“My parents showed it to me. They said you are really greedy and told me to stop interfering with you.”

“Hmm, people who still covet their family’s money even after leaving home are indeed greedy. Weren’t you seriously ill in bed and had no money for treatment? You seem to be in good spirits now, so it seems the money your parents gave you really worked.”

Jin Yin's eyes widened instantly upon hearing this. This was the very reason she had come today. Why was there a stack of tattered newspapers in the letter her parents sent her instead of money?

She was also puzzled as to why her parents treated her this way.

Only after hearing Jin Shu say this did she realize what was going on!

"You took the money, didn't you?! You stole money again?!"

"What money? What do you mean by stealing money again? Since you're already here, just explain it to Mom."

"You read my letter! And you stole my parents' money!"

"My parents showed it to me, what? Is there a problem? And the money? All I know is that my parents sent you all my tuition fees."

Your clothes aren't cheap; looks like my tuition fees are all going to you.

Jin Yin subconsciously clenched her sleeves and shouted loudly.

"My parents bought this for me!"

"If your parents have money to buy you clothes, why don't they have money to pay for your medical treatment?"

Jin Yin, liars go to the Tongue-Pulling Hell after death. With your behavior, even ten tongues wouldn't be enough to pull them out.

After saying that, Jin Shu smiled and glanced at the two of them, too lazy to deal with them anymore, and turned to leave.

Behind him, Chu Dong looked at Jin Yin, his eyes filled with doubt and dissatisfaction.

"You're asking your parents in the countryside for money to treat your illness?"

"I didn't, Jin Shu is talking nonsense."

"Why is she lying? I know her; she has never lied since she was a child."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yin couldn't help but feel angry.

"She didn't lie, so you mean I lied? Chu Dong, you haven't treated me like a friend for over a month!"

I've been so good to you, I've never asked for anything in return, and now you're doubting me because of outsiders!

Chu Dong frowned and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Alright, stop talking. Hurry up, I need to return the car tonight."

"I understand, I know what I'm doing."

Jin Yin, seething with anger, kept walking to the factory gate that those people had mentioned.