When Jiang Yu heard her words, she initially thought they were just nonsense and didn't want to pay attention. But at this moment, the original owner's memories seemed to have been triggered and swept in.

The scene of her third child's birth kept replaying in her mind. After the birth, the midwife didn't even let her see the baby before claiming it was stillborn and taking it away.

She wanted to find out what was going on, but discovered that the other person had already gotten into a police car and been taken away.

Jiang Yu felt a numbness in her legs and collapsed to the ground. It took her a long time to recover before she could walk again. On the way back to the hospital, she thought about many things, but some memories she just couldn't piece together.

The search for the biological parents went cold, and then someone else claimed to have lost a child. Even the strongest mental fortitude couldn't keep up.

Back at the hospital, she handed the check to Shi Shumei, explained that it was her salary, and then sat down by the bed. Seeing that Shen Wan seemed to be alright, she packed her things, intending to take the two children home.

Now that the bone marrow match has been successful and the money has been raised, there's no point in staying any longer. Besides, she has more important things to do: verify whether Jiang Meier's words are true or false, and find the child's whereabouts.

Although it had nothing to do with her, she was compelled by the original owner's subconscious to find out the truth.

These past two days have been a hectic mix of going back and forth between the hospital and home, leaving her quite exhausted. Despite this, Jiang Yu still made time to specially prepare bone broth for Shen Wan. The doctor advised her to rest well these next few days so that her recovery would be faster after the surgery.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Smelling the fragrant bone broth, Shen Wan couldn't wait to scoop up a spoonful and taste it. Not only was it delicious, but it also made her very hungry.

After finishing their meal, the two children, Shen Suisui and Shen Niannian, went to their bedroom to read storybooks. After washing the dishes, Zhao Meiyun took an old piece of clothing to Shen Wan to see if she could sew it up. They then went upstairs to the living room together.

Jiang Yu sat on the windowsill in her bedroom, resting her chin on her hand, gazing at the last rays of the setting sun, lost in thought.

At this moment, Shen Ying walked in from the living room. Looking at the beautiful figure under the dim light, he swallowed back the words he had been about to say.

Jiang Yu had been in a low mood ever since he returned from the garment factory. He wanted to ask what had happened, but each time he was about to speak, he was interrupted by a figure that suddenly appeared.

"Are you done with work?"

Hearing a noise outside the door, Jiang Yu turned around and greeted the man as usual. She was still replaying what had happened, her thoughts were sluggish.

"I came to see you after I finished my work."

Shen Ying's voice was gentle, a stark contrast to the coldness she displayed when they first met.

"I'm fine, but I have a secret that I don't know how to tell you. I'm really conflicted because I don't know if it's true or not."

Jiang Yu confessed that after hesitating for an entire afternoon, she decided to tell him what Jiang Meier had said. Her worry was genuine; if she missed the best opportunity to find her, she would regret it for the rest of her life, just like losing track of her biological parents.

"If you want to talk about it, I'm listening. But as you said, it's a secret, so I won't force you if you're not ready."

The man suppressed his curiosity and said understandingly.

"I saw Jiang Meier at the garment factory today. She said that one of our children was sold. Because she was in a mentally unstable state at the time, I'm not sure if it's true or not. But what is certain is that during the delivery, the midwife only said that the child was dead and then took it away."

After that, I don't know what happened.

After Jiang Yu finished speaking, it took her a while to dare to raise her eyes and look at the man's facial expression. She was worried that if it were true, Shen Ying would strangle her in a fit of anger.

She didn't want to die young.

"I know."

The man remained calm, paused for a few seconds, and then slowly spoke:

"The last time the cultural troupe went to perform in the provincial capital, the reason they went to Commander Bai's house was to inquire about the child's whereabouts. And the reason they were even more excited than you after hearing about Jiang Meier's whereabouts was the same. But so far, there hasn't been a single piece of news."

Shen Ying lowered his hand from his pocket, looking dejected as he gazed at Jiang Yu.

"So, does that mean it's true?"

Jiang Yu excitedly stood up from the chair by the window, but twisted her ankle in her haste and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the man was quick to catch her and helped her up.

"Judging from this, only by finding Jiang Meier can we find out what really happened back then."

"She was arrested by the police on the street today and will probably be sent home. In the past, she might have run away again, but things are different now. Jiang Chun is already in prison, and there's only Jiang Dalong at home, who is of no use at all. Jiang Meier is naturally not afraid of him."

Moreover, now that Qingyun has kicked her out, she has nowhere to stay in the city, and she'll probably be at home for the next couple of days.

After some analysis, Jiang Yu and the two reached a consensus. To avoid any unforeseen complications, they would go to Jiang Village the next day. Of course, to prevent Zhao Meiyun from worrying unnecessarily, they decided to keep it a secret from their families.

......

The next day, the two got up early and headed to Jiang Village. Shen Ying delivered a motorcycle to Zhang Ergou on the way and bought him a pack of cigarettes to express his gratitude.

"Brother Ying, why are you being so polite with me? If you need anything in the future, just let me know."

As Zhang Ergou spoke, he stuffed the cigarettes into his pocket and happily said goodbye to the two men.

Upon arriving at Jiang Village, they saw Jiang Dalong from afar, carrying a broken bowl and begging for food from house to house. Some kind-hearted people gave him a steamed bun, which he wolfed down in two bites.

"Jiang Dalong, we've already redeemed the land for you, what are you doing?"

Seeing his filthy appearance, Jiang Yu frowned, her tone displeased. Spoiled by Jiang Chun and his wife over the years, he'd lost the ability to support himself. But in this situation, could he possibly beg for food for the rest of his life without relying on himself?

"Sister, brother-in-law, you're here."

Jiang Dalong, unlike his usual arrogant self, scratched his head when he saw Jiang Yu and Shen Ying. He didn't argue back when they talked to him, and just grinned foolishly.

Jiang Yu sighed and took out a ten-yuan note from her pocket:

"Take this money and buy some rice and flour, and learn to cook at home. Don't always beg for food from other people's houses; it's not a long-term solution."

Jiang Yu spoke earnestly as she walked home. Opening the door, she saw piles of burnt bedding from when she was tricked into returning home to marry in her place, emanating a burnt smell.

Has Jiang Meier returned?

Getting back to the main topic, let's return to the main point.

"He's back. He was escorted back by the police last night."

Jiang Dalong thought for a moment, trying hard to recall what had happened yesterday. He knew that now, apart from Jiang Yu, no one could help him, not even Jiang Meier.

"That bitch came back yesterday, ransacked the place, took her luggage and left without even saying goodbye."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu was startled. Ignoring Chen Ying in the outer room, she went into the room, found the cabinet that Jiang Dalong had described, and turned it upside down.

"Dalong, where's the property certificate?"

With a nervous heart, she asked.