Qin Xiaoxiao didn't speak. Whether it was to appease Old Madam Qin or because of her inexplicable disappointment with Wan Guihua, she didn't want to talk right now.

Old Mrs. Qin was so angry that she fell ill, lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) complaining of a headache. Qin Aiguo, feeling sorry for her, almost went to the Su family in the middle of the night to beat up Wan Guihua.

Qin Xiaoxiao stayed at the Qin family again, partly to take care of Old Mrs. Qin and partly to recover her health. Ma Dahua and Old Mrs. Qin were convinced that Qin Xiaoxiao's health had deteriorated again, and they refused to let her leave. They even carefully fed her a bowl of chicken soup every day. In just half a month, Qin Xiaoxiao gained five pounds.

Qin Xiaoxiao is no longer as thin as she was when she first came to Qinjiagou. Although she is not very fat, she is a bit rounder than before, and her face is fuller. She does look much healthier than before.

Qin Xiaoxiao stayed at home for half a month before Grandma Qin finally let her return to the educated youth compound.

The first thing to do upon returning to the educated youth compound was to find Zhou Ying.

"Ying, I haven't had time to look after you these past few days while I've been recuperating. How are you now? Have you remembered anything?"

Qin Xiaoxiao's concerned gaze darted towards Zhou Ying, leaving the surrounding educated youth stunned.

What's going on? Qin Xiaoxiao is Zhou Zhiqing's great-aunt? When did this happen? How come they don't know?

The only one who knew the inside story, Lü Zhaodi, didn't tell anyone after she returned. Firstly, to save face for Zhou Ying, and secondly, she realized that Zhou Ying wasn't a good person either, so she didn't want to offend her.

If she didn't say anything, Zhou Ying was even less likely to say anything. Qin Xiaoxiao hadn't returned, so no one in the entire educated youth compound knew about the grudge between Qin Xiaoxiao and Zhou Ying; they only knew that Zhou Ying had lost her memory.

Su Yun, Su Yu, Mu Jin, and Liu Meijuan visited Qin Xiaoxiao at her home several times after she returned. Qin Xiaoxiao was bored at home, but now that she had someone to chat with, no one was in the mood to mention Zhou Ying, that unlucky woman. Therefore, they hadn't heard Qin Xiaoxiao mention her at all.

Zhou Ying felt numb and weak in the knees when she saw Qin Xiaoxiao, and wanted to kneel down.

"Um, Aunt...Grandma."

Zhou Ying gritted her teeth, suppressing her anger, and called out softly. Just as she was about to continue speaking, she saw Qin Xiaoxiao's expression change, and she looked at her with a smile.

"Ah! That's right. You've called out so many times, but this time it was the most sincere. Keep it up in the future."

Zhou Ying rolled her eyes in anger, but Qin Xiaoxiao ignored her and took Zhou Ying's hand kindly, saying, "I rushed back this time because of your marriage with Huang Yuan. How did it go? Have you talked to him?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ying was immediately horrified and tried to cover Qin Xiaoxiao's mouth.

Qin Xiaoxiao shrewdly took a step back, glaring at Zhou Ying with displeasure, "Ying, what are you doing? Trying to rebel!"

Zhou Ying quickly glanced around and spotted Huang Yuan in the crowd.

Huang Yuan looked at her with a puzzled expression, his brows furrowing slightly, but he did not deny anything, which made Zhou Ying secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

She and Huang Yuan were not at all what Qin Xiaoxiao said. She—no, the original her—approached Huang Yuan to join forces with him to help him get Qin Xiaoxiao, to get revenge on her, and to ruin her relationship with Su Lu. Secondly, she also wanted to marry Qin Xiaoxiao off as soon as possible so that she would have more opportunities to spend time with Qin Ye.

In addition, she was still plotting against Su Yun, but before the plan could be implemented, she was reborn and took over the original body, which not only created this awkward situation, but also made her the target of Qin Xiaoxiao's open schemes.

This is not a conspiracy, it is an open strategy.

That damned Qin Xiaoxiao!

She must have known I was faking amnesia and was using this opportunity to mess with me.

Zhou Ying took a deep breath and said to Qin Xiaoxiao with a forced smile, "Grandma, I didn't mean it. It's just that I'm a little embarrassed that you said it in front of so many people."

After saying that, Zhou Ying glanced shyly at Huang Yuan.

Qin Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and laughed, "What's there to be embarrassed about? You didn't feel embarrassed when you confessed to my brother in front of so many people. That was the first time you met my brother. Now that you and Huang Yuan are boyfriend and girlfriend and have been together for so long, there's even less reason for you to be embarrassed."

After hearing this, Zhou Ying almost couldn't hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Thank you so much. Could you please stop bringing up the past?

Huang Yuan narrowed his eyes, glared at Zhou Ying, and then looked at Qin Xiaoxiao with a complicated expression.

Is it really impossible?

He'll never have another chance, right?

Thinking back to his first encounter with Xiaoxiao, she was so innocent and adorable. She relied on him, supported him, and liked him. Her gaze always followed his every move, and he seemed to have always enjoyed her company as well.

When did he lose sight of that clingy little tagalong? When did she start having eyes for someone else?

It's all because of that woman Miao Feifei. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have lost Xiaoxiao. He would have married her long ago, working in the city, having Xiaoxiao to take care of him at home, eating delicious meals, and wearing decent clothes. He wouldn't have to suffer in this wretched place.

Huang Yuan didn't look at Zhou Ying again, lowered his head, and concealed the hatred in his eyes.

Qin Xiaoxiao glanced at Huang Yuan and, seeing that he didn't object, a hint of interest flashed in her eyes.

Interesting, so interesting! This scumbag didn't deny that he wanted to marry Zhou Ying?

The man and woman are in love; it would be a disservice to their deep affection not to bring them together.

She's a kind person, and she's determined to be the matchmaker.

“I think Huang Zhiqing agrees with this approach, so it’s settled then. Give me some time to prepare, and I’ll let you know when I’m ready. We’ll invite everyone from the village over and have a proper celebration.”

A woman only gets engaged once in her life, so we can't be careless.

After saying that, Qin Xiaoxiao left without lingering, leaving Zhou Ying furious and helpless, unable to do anything about it.

The Su sisters, Mu Jin, and Liu Meijuan were all stunned. Seeing Qin Xiaoxiao leave, the four of them quickly followed.

"Xiaoxiao, are you going to throw them an engagement party?"

Su Yu looked at Qin Xiaoxiao in disbelief.

Qin Xiaoxiao smiled mysteriously, "Hehe, do you think I'm the kind of person who spends money freely?"

Su Yu was stunned.

Qin Xiaoxiao is actually quite generous, but it depends on who she's dealing with. She's generous to her close friends, but it seems like no one has ever taken advantage of her.

"what you up to?"

Su Yun looked at Qin Xiaoxiao with some confusion.

Qin Xiaoxiao smiled and shook her head, "We'll have an engagement party, but as for the main character, well..."

Su Yun understood, and with a knowing expression, she pulled the bewildered Su Yu out of Qin Xiaoxiao's room.

Mu Jin and Liu Meijuan exchanged a glance, told Qin Xiaoxiao to be careful in everything, and then left.

In the middle of the night, there was another knock on the door. Qin Xiaoxiao opened her eyes and reluctantly got out of bed to open the door.

Upon opening the door, Qin Xiaoxiao found herself in a cold embrace.

"Xiaoxiao, I'm back."

Qin Xiaoxiao calmly patted Su Lu on the back, "It's good that you're back. Come in and talk to me."

Qin Xiaoxiao deftly broke free from Su Lu's embrace, turned to the side to let him into the house, then glanced at Mu Jin's room before closing the door.