Chapter 35 The Power of a Chatterbox

Fearing that the two burly men behind her would discover something was amiss, Bao Dayan ran at a speed she had never seen before, her legs kicking like sparks, running through several alleys until she was very, very far away from the black market before she dared to stop.

"Damn, I'm exhausted!"

She leaned against the wall, panting heavily, while cautiously surveying her surroundings.

Seeing that no one was around, she carefully took out the money she had just plundered from Zheng Haicheng's clothes and began to count it.

“...Eighty, ninety, one hundred, one hundred and one hundred, one hundred and one hundred and two!!!” When she finished counting, Bao Dayan couldn’t help but let out a groundhog scream.

She quickly covered her mouth and looked around warily. Only when she didn't see anyone else did she feel relieved.

But looking at the money in his hand, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Wow! Half a year's salary, just like that, it's gone!

How can she be so smart?

Bao Dayan was extremely proud, thinking that she was the smartest young person in the compound. She thought that Zheng Haiyang, Ren Yongsheng and the like were no match for her.

As for those young wives who married into the family, humph, their husbands are not as good as her, so naturally they are even worse!

One by one won't work!

Who would have thought that the money from the Ren family's bicycle ended up in her hands?

I just don't know where all the money the Ren family lost went.

Based on her understanding of Zheng Haicheng, she probably wouldn't have the guts to break into someone's house to steal money or beat Ren Yongsheng.

Who knows who stole this money?

I don't know if I can still get a share of the pie.

Hehe, this money is so easy to make!

In the past, Bao Dayan relied on her two legs to walk outside, but today, she earned half a year's salary all at once. She felt that she was no longer the poor and stingy person she used to be!

So, in a great mood, I spent a dime to take the bus.

When she arrived in their area, she couldn't resist buying half a pound of peach shortbread when she passed by the supply and marketing cooperative.

Fu Jiaojiao next door often buys it to eat; the aroma and crispy texture make Bao Dayan's mouth water.

That selfish little bitch Fu Jiaojiao doesn't know how to be kind to her neighbors at all. She's so greedy, but she didn't even offer to let her have a piece. She's so damn stingy!

Now that's great, I have my own money to buy it! I'll make you drool with envy!

Bao Dayan suddenly brought home a bag of peach shortbread, surprising Bao Eryan and Liu Xiaohong at home.

Bao Eryan kept circling around her, flattering her, "Big sister, you're so kind! You're willing to buy such expensive peach shortbread, you're really capable!"

As Liu Xiaohong smelled the aroma of the peach shortbread, she exclaimed, "Oh my, it smells so good! No wonder the young wife next door keeps buying it."

He smiled at his eldest daughter and praised her, "Dayan, our family really can't do without you. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to eat this even during holidays!"

Bao Dayan was somewhat flattered by the praise.

See? See? This family can't function without her!

She scoffed, "Look at you all, so easily pleased by a little peach shortbread. I'll buy you more next time after you finish these!"

Buy again?

Liu Xiaohong frowned, feeling quite displeased, but said in a gentle tone, "Dayan, you know our family's situation. We can just have a taste of these expensive things; there's no need to buy them often. Your sister and Xinxin still have to go to school; we need to think more about them."

Bao Dayan, who was feeling smug, was instantly dragged back down to earth.

Yes, her family is struggling financially, she can't afford to waste money.

Moreover, if one spends so lavishly, it's easy for the people in the yard to notice.

"I understand, Mom. I didn't think it through. I'll let it go this time, but I definitely won't spend so much next time."

Seeing that the girl had calmed down, Liu Xiaohong was very satisfied. This girl, she thought, needed to be disciplined from time to time so that she could be kept in her own hands and contribute to the family.

Liu Xiaohong then asked, seemingly casually, "By the way, didn't you give all your salary to your family last month? How come you still have money to buy peach shortbread?"

"Oh, Mom, this is the bonus the factory gave me yesterday. I was thinking of buying some things for the house, so I didn't give it to you." Bao Dayan didn't want to tell her mother about such a large sum of money, lest her mother give herself away in front of the people in the yard.

"I see." Liu Xiaohong's eyes flickered.

After Bao Dayan finished speaking, she went to her room and hid the money she had just received that day in the innermost part of her wardrobe.

After hiding the money, Bao Dayan actually took a piece of peach shortbread, moved a small stool, and sat between her own house and the Zhu family's doorway, eating it in small bites.

He even shamelessly smacked his lips at the two little brats of the Zhu family.

Only after the two little brats of the Zhu family were so hungry they cried, and the sound of Old Madam Zhu scolding and beating Fu Jiaojiao and Fu Jiaojiao in a fit of anger came from inside the house, did Bao Dayan finally manage a smile.

Hmph, serves you right for being greedy! Serves you right for being selfish and stingy!

He deserves to be tormented by that old hag!

Bao Dayan, who was watching the drama unfold at the door, didn't see her mother, Liu Xiaohong, sneaking into the inner room.

...

At the hospital, everyone who was about to retreat was shocked by Ren Wenhua's second fainting spell.

But after the old policeman finished speaking in a sarcastic tone, he led the young policeman straight past Ren Wenhua's bed and to the bed next to it.

"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Wang and I are here on behalf of our work unit to visit you. How is your injury healing?"

It turned out that the two people had come to visit their colleague who was injured in the line of duty.

Aunt Cao muttered under her breath, "Why is Ren Wenhua so scared when he sees the police? Could something really be wrong...?"

"That's right, you tell me about his logistical work..."

Seeing that everyone's guesses were getting increasingly absurd, Ren Wenhua had no choice but to "slowly come to his senses."

His face darkened, and he glared at the man. "What's wrong with talking about my logistics work?"

When someone is caught talking badly about another person, that person is really startled.

"Oh my god!"

He then gave an awkward laugh and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, he's awake! He's awake! Uncle Ren is awake!"

Cheng Jiajia's lips twitched; she had woken up just in time.

She had every reason to suspect that the man was faking it, after all, Ren Wenhua had a history of pretending to faint.

After watching the show for quite a while, she was basically certain that Ren Wenhua had some problems, but she didn't know what those problems were.

However, she's very good at stirring up trouble.

Cheng Jiajia gave Yu Junsheng a wink, and Yu Junsheng understood.

He then stepped forward and kindly suggested, "Uncle Ren, I think you should tell the police about the theft at your house. Aside from the cash, such a big bicycle is not easy to sell. Maybe the police will be able to find the thief soon."

"A theft?!"

The two police officers in the next bed instantly went into work mode, their sharp eyes fixed on Ren Wenhua, their faces serious: "Comrade, your house was burgled? Where do you live? When did it happen? How much was stolen? Have you noticed anything unusual in the past few days?"

Ren Wenhua: "!!!"

That damned Yu Junsheng! Damn it!

Damn it! How can a grown man be more talkative than an old woman? Who told you to tell the police?!

Huh? Who told you to say that?!

Ren Wenhua's face turned ashen with anger, but he dared not show it and had to force a smile and be polite.

"Comrade, our family didn't lose any money, it's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

The veteran police officer said with a serious expression, "Comrade, when you need to seek help from the police, please don't hesitate. We will do our best to provide assistance to the people."

Ren Wenhua shook his head vigorously, "No, no, thank you comrade, our family really didn't lose any money, and we don't need your help at all."

"Really?" The old policeman's eyes sharpened.

Ren Wenhua's heart skipped a beat, but he still forced a smile and said, "I'm so sorry to have caused you so much trouble!"

Ren Wenhua still insists that his family did not lose any money and that he had misread the situation, which led to the misunderstanding.

The police then asked the neighbors present if the situation was true.

Since he had said that, the neighbors, though they had their own thoughts, could only go along with what he said.

After all, there are quite a few families who keep their old belongings hidden away and don't want them to be seen by the public. They don't know anything about the Ren family's situation. If they lie to the police, what if they harm the family?

The old policeman had some doubts, but Ren Wenhua insisted that no money was lost, so he had no choice but to let it go.

After all, they can't force people to report a crime.

However, he kept this matter in mind.

Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng were a little disappointed with the result, but not too much.

After all, they didn't know what Ren Wenhua did to get his money. They were just trying to stir up trouble, so this turn of events was somewhat expected. As long as he was on the police's radar, that was enough.

It was getting late after everything was taken care of.

Everyone had asked someone to ask for leave in the morning, and they were about to go back to work at the factory when Ren Yongsheng, whose face was covered in bruises, stormed into the ward from who-knows-where.

Zou Qianjin asked in surprise, "Yongsheng, why didn't you have a doctor put some medicine on your injuries?"

Before Ren Yongsheng could speak, an anxious shout came from not far away.

"Hey, aren't you the one who goes to see a urologist? What are you doing in the inpatient ward? You should go see Dr. Hu right away; he's very worried about your condition."

Just then, a young nurse happened to pass by and quickly called out to her.

The young nurse was very righteous and had developed a strong sense of justice. Ever since she learned about Ren Yongsheng's legend, she had felt great affection for him, so she was very helpful when she met him.

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd, who were preparing to retreat, stared in shock at Ren Yongsheng's... lower body.

What the heck?!

Ren Yongsheng should go see a urologist?!

I can't tell! I really can't tell!

It turns out that the second son of the Ren family is also useless!

Ren Yongsheng's face darkened under the meaningful gazes of the crowd. "I didn't! I didn't!"

He was about to explain that he had just been beaten up and wanted to see a doctor when he saw the nurse, brimming with a sense of justice, glance at the police officer in the ward, her eyes lighting up.

"Hey, there are police officers here!"

She rushed inside and, filled with righteous indignation, said to the two police officers, "Officers, you must bring that beast to justice! How could you force a man just because he's good-looking? A man's innocence is his innocence, and he too must be protected by law! This man is so pitiful! You must catch him!"

Ren Yongsheng: "!!!"

Damn it, damn it! Why are all the doctors and nurses in this hospital such gossips?!

Ren Yongsheng couldn't contain his anger and shouted furiously, "Shut the hell up! I wasn't... you know!"

The nurse had a look on her face that said, "I know, I know, I know you haven't experienced anything bad."

Just as Ren Yongsheng was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she comforted him again, "Comrade, don't be afraid. Be brave and tell the police what happened to you. They will definitely bring that beast to justice! Only in this way can you overcome your fear, forget the past, and start a new life."

Ren Yongsheng: "..."

Ren Yongsheng went berserk: "Aaaaaah!"

Everyone: "!!!"

What the heck?! What did they all hear?!

Everyone, pick your ears. What beast, what coercion, what innocence? What utter nonsense?

They didn't hear wrong, did they?!

Ren Yongsheng was forced to do *that*?!

Was she forced?!

Several pairs of eyes flashed with great shock. No, it can't be, right?

But the nurse spoke with absolute certainty, and Ren Yongsheng even went to see a urologist. If there was no problem, why would he go to see a urologist?

Then I thought about Ren Yongsheng's injuries all over his body... Damn, the more I think about it, the more it seems to be true!

And his current frenzied state is clearly a result of being severely provoked.

Good heavens, this is truly the first time they've ever heard of such a thing!

Is there really such a depraved person in this world who doesn't even spare men?

What kind of pervert is this?

Suddenly, all the men in the ward felt a chill on their bodies.

They need to protect themselves in the future, so they don't end up like Ren Yongsheng, who was crippled by someone.

That's terrible, that's terrible!

The police officers were also shocked: "..."

This is truly an eye-opening experience!

Is this even possible?!

However, having handled so many diverse cases, their ability to learn is far beyond that of ordinary people.

The two police officers remained silent for a moment before saying, "Comrades, when you encounter problems, never shy away from seeking help. At the same time, don't forget to ask the police for assistance. We will always be waiting for you at the police station."

Dong Xiangxiang murmured, "No wonder, no wonder you came back so late last night!"

Everyone: ...It's confirmed, it's confirmed!

Her words essentially set the tone for the whole affair.

Guan Ailian and Ren Wenhua immediately broke down in tears, "Son, my poor son! You're so young, how could you encounter such a thing? How are your father and I supposed to live now!"

Ren Yongsheng: "!!!"

Damn it, damn it, he didn't! He didn't!

He wasn't... you know!

"Ahhh!"

He hates gossipy people!

Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng were dumbfounded.

The two looked at each other, and a great deal of confusion flashed in all four eyes.

Others may not know what Ren Yongsheng is all about, but they know it all perfectly well.

They watched Ren Yongsheng get knocked unconscious in the public restroom, how did it become that he was... you know?

How did things turn out this way?

How did it turn out like this?!

The two of them racked their brains but couldn't figure it out.

Seeing the nurse's confident demeanor, Cheng Jiajia couldn't help but wonder if someone had gone to do something indecent to Ren Yongsheng after they left yesterday.

Uh, that should be it, right?