Chapter 31 Then send him to prison: to the capital.
Before transmigrating into the book, Wang Xiao, a major internet celebrity, was a famously crazy and beautiful woman.
When she was just a small internet celebrity who had amassed hundreds of thousands of followers with her sweet and cute image (limited by her natural beauty), she was exposed as the ringleader of school bullying, having beaten several of her elementary school classmates so badly that they ended up in the hospital.
Wang Xiao did not deny it at all, nor did he try to clear his name in the slightest.
That's right, those were indeed her glorious achievements during her elementary school years.
As a primary school student abandoned by her parents and from a modest family with only her grandmother attending parent-teacher conferences, she unsurprisingly became a victim of school bullying.
The worst time was when the gang leader and her henchmen pinned her down in the toilet and forced her to eat excrement.
She had been holding back until now because she didn't want her grandmother to worry.
But this time she finally couldn't take it anymore and exploded, pressing the leader's head down into the latrine. No matter how the henchmen beat her, she resolutely refused to let go.
After the gang leader collapsed on the ground and couldn't get up, twelve-year-old Wang Xiao grabbed a mop and fought desperately with the rest of the people.
She was so thin and small back then, and she was knocked down countless times but got up again and again. Even when she was knocked unconscious, her hands were still tightly gripping the mop.
The ambulance crew had to use a lot of effort to get her to let go of his hand and get her to the hospital for treatment.
She finally woke up, but her older sister's mother, who was a department head, was so doting on her that she slapped her hard across the face and knocked her unconscious again before her older sister's wealthy father could even lift a finger.
That's outrageous, isn't it? But even more outrageous things are yet to come.
She, a victim of school bullying, became the bully under the unanimous voice of the public.
Expulsion is not allowed during the nine-year compulsory education system, but under pressure from the school administration, the school notified her grandmother to transfer her to another school.
Wang Xiao was not reluctant to leave school.
Nonsense, is she out of her mind? Would she miss a school where she suffered bullying for three whole years? How blind must the school be to be completely unaware of her being bullied?
She simply hates being forced into something.
She wants to leave on her own, not be driven away.
How was this matter resolved in the end?
When higher-level leaders came to inspect the work of the Education and Sports Bureau, she rushed over with her schoolbag on her back, knelt down in front of her older sister's mother who came out to greet her, and kowtowed repeatedly, begging the leader not to force her to leave the school.
She wants to go to school; she'd rather die than not go to school.
The higher-ups were startled and didn't understand what had happened.
She showed a video on her phone to the top leader, crying and emphasizing that she would obediently do anything, even if he made her eat feces and drink urine, and would never resist, as long as he didn't force her to leave the school.
She grabbed her older sister's mother's hand and slapped it against her own face: "Auntie, hit me, hit me as hard as you can, like in the ICU, slap me until I pass out. As long as you're happy hitting me, I'll let you go to school."
The scene was incredibly chaotic.
The security guards from the Education and Sports Bureau wanted to arrest her, but they were reluctant to do so because of their superiors. They were caught in a chaotic mess, trying to catch the rats but also afraid of damaging the jade bottle.
Then, did the leader Bao Qingtian (a legendary upright official) possess her and uphold justice for her?
She wanted to too.
Unfortunately, I'm sorry, there's nothing there, and that's the end of it.
Then, the video was exposed online, along with a video of the boss's mother, a department head, slapping her in the hospital room, which became a hot topic on local forums.
How come there's a video?
The latter was easier to handle, as the ICU is monitored 24 hours a day, and the caregiver who sympathized with her situation found someone to help her copy the video.
The former was because the eldest sister disliked her naturally foxy face and planned to strip her naked and make her eat shit that day.
Such exciting footage definitely needs to be recorded and shared properly, otherwise how can we truly enjoy it?
So no matter who tells Wang Xiao that children are angels, she really wants to roll her eyes at them and tell them to go to hell.
She knew all too well how wicked children could be.
Stupid and vicious.
She endured this for many years, but finally she erupted and rose up in rebellion.
So the assistant in charge of recording was completely terrified, grabbed his phone and stood there recording the whole thing.
How did this video end up in her hands?
That act of resistance suddenly opened up Wang Xiao's potential; she threatened the videographer's henchman that if he didn't give her the video, she would set fire to his entire family and kill them.
Anyway, she didn't want to live anymore, so she wanted to take a few people down with her before she died.
That's why children are both wicked and foolish.
When she made that threat, the other party was so scared they almost wet themselves. They obediently handed over the video to her, not daring to even think of telling the boss. Because she threatened to burn down all their houses.
The two videos caused a huge uproar online, and the eldest sister's biological mother was dismissed from her post as a result.
Wang Xiao was actually quite satisfied with the result.
Although she, as a primary school student, understood that being dismissed was just a charade, and that the person could simply go and become a leader in another position.
But what can a child like her do?
There was a popular internet phrase back then, "no zuo no die," and nearly 10 years later, it actually came true.
The former "big sister" also started an account, mainly showcasing her wealth and socialite style. But perhaps because there are so many people online who earn millions a month and flaunt their wealth, and her wealth wasn't conspicuous enough, her account never attracted many followers.
I don't know what this person's mentality was, but he had been secretly spying on Wang Xiao all this time.
Seeing her gradually rise to fame as an online influencer, the "big sister" became envious and then lost her mind. She started to accuse her of school bullying and released videos that cut out the parts where she was bullied, mainly showing how brutal she was when she hit people with a mop.
Before Wang Xiao could even produce a complete video to refute her, she became an internet sensation, skyrocketing from a million-follower influencer to one with tens of millions of followers.
She didn't buy any followers during this process; all the new followers were active users.
Fans unanimously agree that her crazy, one-against-many style is incredibly captivating, and she sweeps through the enemy ranks with impressive flair.
What's particularly interesting is that she originally had more male fans than female fans, and some people who disliked her even called her a born vixen who only flirted with men; but after the video was released, her female fans skyrocketed.
Some people who had seen the video on the citizens' forum back then came forward to clarify that she was only acting in self-defense.
Although the force of her defense was a bit excessive, given the large number of opponents, it was normal for her to stab people with a knife.
Then her fan base exploded again.
Many people left her messages saying that she did what they wanted to do but didn't dare to do back then.
It wouldn't be too much to beat those beasts to death.
Even if they're young, they're still beasts.
Of course, there are also some intellectually challenged people who stand on moral high ground and criticize her, saying that after being bullied, she should have reported it to the teacher so that the school could educate those ignorant students, instead of violently resisting.
We must uphold love and peace.
Wang Xiao at the time: emmm.
If reporting school violence to teachers were effective, would it still be considered school violence? That would just be normal roughhousing between children.
Then, resourceful netizens followed the clues and exposed all the real information about the "big sister," focusing on her biological mother, who had been promoted to bureau chief at the time, and her biological father, who was in the school business.
More and more information was unearthed, and every piece of it was solid evidence. The light of justice finally came to the rescue; the couple was sentenced to 8 years and 10 years respectively.
Thank goodness, times have indeed progressed. Justice, though ten years late, has finally arrived.
The process took too long, and it wasn't until the couple from before Wang Xiao transmigrated into the book that they actually went to prison.
In her opinion, she should have just gone to jail back then. If she had gone to jail then, she would have been released by now.
She really is grateful for the internet.
The internet has not only made her career successful, but it has also shaped her life.
Wang Xiao walked home while thinking.
Why did she recall this old incident? Because her hidden violent tendencies were beginning to stir.
This wasn't the first time she'd sent someone to prison.
When we were kids, we had no choice but to risk everything to get away.
Now that she's grown up, of course she has to get her revenge.
Now that the man surnamed Ruan is being so ungrateful, he shouldn't even think about causing any more trouble.
When Wang Xiao thought of Ruan Rui's name, she began to doubt whether this was a real world.
The reason why his story differs from the one described in the novel is that the real-life figure and the one presented in the literary work can be worlds apart.
It's often said that the mouths of intellectuals are deceitful devils.
Even Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, that lecherous old man who cheated on his wife, could be whitewashed as a legendary love story.
Is it any wonder that Ruan Rui is portrayed in the novel as having an unwavering true love for his white moonlight?
If you think about it carefully, the novel's logic itself is flawed.
If Ruan Ruizhen only had his ex-wife in his heart and eyes and had no intention of marrying the original owner, then he could have simply given up on this marriage.
As for the fact that no one helps her take care of her daughter, haha, how many women work and raise children while being widowed? Men, who are always touted as omnipotent, can't do it?
Besides, he has his parents to help him.
In short, we cannot force stereotypes from novels onto people.
It's better to send this potential threat to prison as soon as possible.
Of course, she could slowly and painstakingly sever ties until Ruan Rui's family couldn't take it anymore and took the initiative to file for divorce.
But why? Why should she be tearing through garbage in a dump? Her life is precious, her time and energy are invaluable, and she should not waste them on trash.
However, if she were to directly dismember the person, even without surveillance cameras or widespread DNA testing, given the original owner's marital relationship with Ruan Rui, she would undoubtedly be the first suspect the police would suspect if something happened to him.
Wang Xiao was self-aware. Although she could lie without batting an eye, it depended on who she was facing. In front of the police, she would instinctively become nervous. Before they even started interrogating her, she would break down mentally and spill everything.
Besides, when it comes to killing, it's okay to talk tough, but when it comes to actually doing it, I doubt she has the mental fortitude to do it.
What should we do then?
That's a scam.
Ruan Ruidu resigned, his father retired, and his mother had been doing odd jobs for many years, which meant that the whole family had no stable income.
In this situation, Ruan Rui wanted to reach the pinnacle of life by running a tutoring center; the idea was good, but she didn't intend to make it a reality.
It's not easy to run a successful business, but it's all too easy to ruin one.
With Dr. Chen and Comrade Wang Tiejun's extensive network of connections in the provincial capital, taking down a struggling individual business owner would be a piece of cake.
Why do so few people dare to actually take action when everyone knows that doing business can make them rich? Because doing business can also lead to huge losses, even having to pawn your pants.
When people are driven to the brink of despair, they are capable of anything.
Forcing someone to their death is not a bad thing.
only--
It seems to have taken a long time; it's so tedious.
Is there a faster way?
When Wang Xiao returned home, Dr. Chen had already come home from get off work.
Seeing her daughter's confident expression, she was overjoyed: "That man surnamed Ruan is willing to get a divorce?"
Oh my, that's wonderful!
She would be willing to accept even a thousand yuan in compensation from her family.
Wang Xiao shook her head: "He refuses. Mom, do you know what really happened in Ruan Rui's previous marriage and the divorce?"
Chen Yanqiu was immediately furious: "Why are you still asking him? Do you want to compete with him? Are you out of your mind?"
What kind of life is she living every day? Giving birth to such a troublesome child is practically killing her!
Seeing that things were not going well, Wang Tiejun quickly stopped his wife from giving their daughter a chestnut and tried to smooth things over: "Hey, alright, alright, which divorce doesn't involve a lot of fighting? Nothing is ever simple."
He felt that his family was too refined and that they should get some brothers to put a sack over Ruan Rui's head and beat him until he obediently divorced him.
He has to go to work every day; he can't just stay cooped up at home and never go out.
Wang Xiao kindly reminded Comrade Wang Tiejun, "It's too late, Dad, he has already resigned."
At this point, Ms. Chen Yanqiu completely abandoned her dignified doctor image, slapped her thigh and cried out, "My son, how are you going to live your life? Your life is too bitter."
The Ruan family is hopeless. At least he used to have a decent job, but now he doesn't even go to work anymore, and the whole family is relying on his daughter to support them.
Wang Xiao had a headache and quickly stopped him: "Okay, let's get down to business. I won't acknowledge this marriage until he gets a divorce. Mom, try to find out what really happened in his previous marriage."
Although Chen Yanqiu couldn't understand why her daughter was dwelling on someone else's previous marriage so relentlessly, she still loved her daughter dearly and went to find Ruan Xiaomei again to inquire about the details.
Although Ruan Xiaomei failed to get her brother divorced last time, Dr. Chen still gave her three hundred yuan.
Her brother actually went crazy and quit his job rather than give up his high school library administrator job to his sister, who was working a temporary job.
Comparing the two, in her heart, Dr. Chen was simply the reincarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Even Ruan Xiaomei sided with Wang Xiao's family, earnestly advising, "Auntie, why don't you let Wang Xiao go abroad too? After all, she's a college student and educated; she can make a lot of money abroad. Once she's abroad, my brother and the others won't be able to catch up with her."
To prove she was right, she added, "That's how my brother's last wife ran away."
Hmph! She's happy to do things that harm others without benefiting herself.
Ruan Rui didn't treat her like a younger sister, and she wouldn't even acknowledge this older brother.
Ruan Rui was happy that she couldn't gain any advantage over the Wang family. Anyway, even if her family emptied the Wang family's coffers, she wouldn't get a single penny.
Wang Xiao thought to himself, "This is where the real drama begins," and quickly pressed on, asking, "What was the story with your ex-sister-in-law? How did they get divorced?"
Ruan Xiaomei felt that she understood the unspoken meaning in her words.
This means that since Ruan Rui's previous wife was so well-off, how could he possibly agree to a divorce?
Wang Xiao is trying to imitate him.
“Oh, it’s just going abroad.” Ruan Xiaomei had just received a rice cooker again – a perk from the steel factory – so she was very open and honest. “My brother’s ex-father-in-law and his wife went abroad first and never came back. Then the woman went to the embassy, and a bunch of them went abroad together.”
Wang Xiao wouldn't let a single word slip by: "When exactly did they get their divorce certificate?"
“You’ll get a divorce once you go abroad,” Ruan Xiaomei said excitedly. “Really, you’ll definitely make a lot of money if you go abroad. Foreign countries are so rich; they can pay tens of thousands a month. If I go to university, I’ll definitely go abroad.”
Wang Xiao understood, but replied perfunctorily, "I know, thank you."
She then handed her a box of sesame brittle, saying, "Try it, it's a local specialty I brought back from my business trip."
Ruan Xiaomei smiled broadly, eagerly anticipating: "Once you've settled down abroad, send me a message and help me find a job!"
After seeing Ruan Xiaomei off, Wang Xiao excitedly grabbed Doctor Chen's arm: "It's done, this marriage will definitely be annulled, invalid."
Chen Yanqiu was still completely confused, wondering what all this nonsense was. She warned her daughter, "You are not allowed to go abroad. What are you going to do running around like that? You are different from them; you are a respectable government official."
Wang Xiao had no interest in going abroad to wash dishes. There were plenty of opportunities to make money everywhere, so why would she want to cross the ocean and become a second-class citizen?
"I'm talking about marriage. Ruan Rui and his ex-wife never divorced, so his remarriage would be bigamy!"
Oh, is that so?
Of course!
Last year's incident caused quite a stir, and things were in complete chaos.
As important figures in the movement, where did Ruan Rui and his ex-wife find the time to make a special trip to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce certificate?
In fact, they were very confident at the time and were convinced that they could win the movement.
Finally realizing the situation was dire, those who had gotten wind of it beforehand tried to find a way out and fled as quickly as possible.
During this process, it was impossible for them to get a divorce.
Because I can't leave.
They were also afraid that any big moves would alert others and be bad for them.
Therefore, they never went through divorce proceedings from beginning to end; it was just that his beloved ex-wife went abroad, and the marriage effectively ended.
After hearing this analysis, Dr. Chen was so angry that he gritted his teeth and hated Chengnan High School: "How could they issue such a letter of introduction? They are so irresponsible!"
If they had been diligent in their work and found out that Ruan Rui was still married, and hadn't issued this letter of introduction, her daughter wouldn't have needed to get married at all.
"Alright, alright," Wang Xiao quickly stopped Doctor Chen.
This person is so easily distracted.
Their current target is Ruan Rui. Why drag others into this mess? Are they afraid their enemy isn't powerful enough?
Furthermore, the national household registration system isn't interconnected yet, and it has many loopholes. How can an ordinary local high school investigate whether its employees are divorced?
Chen Yanqiu was displeased: "Then the civil affairs department can issue marriage certificates to people indiscriminately. No way, we have to make them annul the marriages."
Wang Xiao quickly pulled the person back, saying, "Why does Doctor Chen believe everything he hears?"
“We need evidence; without evidence, the court cannot declare the marriage invalid.”
Where can we find the evidence?
Let's go to the capital.
Ruan Rui and his first love registered their marriage in Beijing. Only those in Beijing knew about their marital relationship.
Without hesitation, Chen Yanqiu said, "Mom will go with you. Let's get this sorted out quickly."
Comrade Wang Tiejun also actively agreed and even went to the factory to ask for leave.
However, the factory refused to approve it.
Why?
It's December, after all. The end of the year is a crucial time for leaders at all levels to come down to inspect, research, and extend their regards to frontline workers. As one of the few Grade 8 workers in the steel plant, Comrade Wang Tiejun is definitely the face of the factory and is always ready to be received by leaders. He can't leave the factory.
As a result, Wang Tiejun became worried about his wife and daughter traveling far away alone.
They are cracking down on highway robbers now, but there's no such operation in other places. Moreover, the robberies on trains are becoming increasingly brazen, with train attendants being pulled directly out of windows, and trains even refusing to stop at many stations.
What if his wife and daughter, both women, fall into his trap?
Tang Yicheng volunteered, "Uncle, I'll go with you. I told our soap factory that Engineer Wang and I are going to Beijing to expand our business."
He contacted Fangzhou City to hold an investment promotion conference, but progress was very slow.
The municipal government leaders weren't interested at all and dismissed him with just a few words.
In the end, he made a trip, but only went to Fangzhou's hotel to talk about disposable toothpaste, toothbrushes, and local specialties. He also left the phone number of Jinning Grand Hotel, saying that if any county wanted to hold an investment promotion conference, they could call to inquire.
Then he slunk back to the provincial capital, waiting for Wang Xiao's next move.
Now that she's going to the capital, he naturally has to go with her.
Wang Xiao was unwilling to waste any more time and readily agreed: "Alright, let's do it first and ask questions later. It's okay if the factory doesn't reimburse the travel expenses, I'll pay."
Dr. Chen glared at her fiercely: "How much money do you have? Mom will pay."
It really took Dr. Chen's intervention.
It's not about money; Wang Xiao is already a millionaire and doesn't need to worry about train tickets.
In this era, buying a sleeper berth required a letter of introduction from one's work unit.
Speaking of this letter of introduction, Wang Xiao really didn't understand. Apart from those who had already benefited from the system, who else would lie and say that everyone was treated fairly during the planned economy era?
Fairness my foot!
Even though it has been 12 years since the reform and opening up, and less than 10 years into the 21st century, the hierarchical supply system of this era is still extremely common.
This will tell you from every angle that people are divided into different classes.
For example, soft sleeper train tickets require a letter of introduction from the employer, and the passenger must be at least a prefectural-level or senior professional (or higher) to purchase them.
As for the rest, regardless of your physical condition or how much you need it, just honestly buy a hard seat ticket.
However, where there's a will, there's a way. In this era, there's no real-name registration system for train travel, so as long as you have connections, it's not impossible to get a sleeper berth.
Dr. Chen bought sleeper tickets in the name of a senior engineer at the steel plant, and all three of them slept in sleeper berths.
It has to be this way.
Trains in 1990 were really slow; they had to spend a whole day and night on the train to reach the capital.
Wang Xiao certainly couldn't waste this precious time.
She took out her notebook and information on various counties and began writing copy for people.
Although the investment promotion conference was a makeshift affair, it had to be a resounding success.
Considering that Hong Kong and Taiwanese businessmen usually write in traditional Chinese characters and may not recognize some simplified Chinese characters, and that Wang Xiao herself cannot write traditional Chinese characters, she also wrote a simple English introduction.
Tang Yicheng peeked out and immediately felt uncomfortable.
He had never seen a female comrade who worked harder than Wang Xiao.
No, to be precise, he hadn't even met many men who were more ambitious than her.
What surprised Tang Yicheng even more was that Dr. Chen was not like the middle-aged women he knew, who would either go around chatting with people as soon as they got on the train, or keep cracking melon seeds or chatting with him; instead, she took out an acupuncture book and read it carefully in the swaying carriage, occasionally gesturing with her hands.
Chen Yanqiu certainly wouldn't waste his precious time.
The factory is having a tough time right now, and it's also entangled in a debt triangle. The leaders are saying they're trying to find ways to cut costs as much as possible.
When they arrived at the factory clinic, they could cut corners on other expenses, but not on the medicine, since they didn't even produce it themselves. Besides, it was freezing cold, and a bunch of cadres and workers were suffering from chronic illnesses; everyone needed medication.
After much deliberation, the old doctor decided to seek help from the barefoot doctors' secret weapon: acupuncture for the patient.
I must say, the results are pretty good, and it saves a lot of money.
Now, while on the train to Beijing, she wants to learn more about acupuncture.
Tang Yicheng had nothing to do, so he secretly made up his mind. Next time, he would also prepare a book; otherwise, a mediocre student would feel too out of place among top students.
The train traveled for a day and a night, and stopped in Beijing at exactly nine o'clock in the morning.
The three of them quickly ate a meal of bread and milk for breakfast in the car, and then, without even bothering to find a hotel, went straight to meet up with Dr. Chen's acquaintance.
Indeed, as a doctor, even if she was just a factory doctor, Ms. Chen Yanqiu's network of connections was quite astonishing.
She even had acquaintances at the Beijing Public Security Bureau.
When this old policeman went to the provincial capital on a business trip, his chronic leg pain flared up, and he was so swollen that he couldn't even walk.
It was Dr. Chen who gave him acupuncture and a medicinal bath, which helped him recover.
Wang Xiao recalled that Dr. Chen was still studying acupuncture books on the train, cramming for the moment. She seriously doubted that she could cure the old policeman's chronic leg pain. It was all just a matter of timing and luck.
Regardless, they appreciate this favor.
Ms. Chen Yanqiu called them several years later, asking for their help. They didn't hesitate and even swapped shifts with their colleagues to wait for them at the office.
After Chen Yanqiu handed over Ruan Rui's personal identification information, the old policeman found his colleagues in the household registration department. After a thorough investigation, they quickly reached a conclusion.
Wang Xiao was right. At least until September of last year, when Ruan Rui's household registration was transferred out of Beijing, he was still married.
He and his so-called ex-wife, Feng Yujie, never divorced.
Although Feng Yujie fled, she was not wanted by the police, so theoretically she is not considered a criminal.
The police also provided them with legal education. Even if they committed a crime, they are still legally married even without a divorce certificate or divorce proceedings.
I heard that Ruan Rui was pretending to be unmarried to deceive young women in another province. The police station readily issued a certificate and emphasized, "This is a bigamy, which will land you in jail."
Chen Yanqiu was overjoyed: "I can still go to jail?"
Although she cursed him countless times, wishing Ruan Rui a thousand cuts, honestly, throughout history, how many men with two wives have actually paid the price?
She knows several men who leave a wife in the countryside to bear children and care for the elderly, while also keeping a mistress in the city.
"Of course he'll go to jail. The law stipulates that bigamy can only be punished with a maximum sentence of two years."
Dr. Chen was dissatisfied again, and pouted: "Only two years? You can be executed for hooliganism, isn't his case even more hooliganistic? He deserves to be shot."
The police can't explain that; they're not responsible for legislation.
Fortunately, two years is fine. Marriages based on fraud or bigamy are illegal and can be declared invalid.
Wang Xiao watched as Chen Yanqiu solemnly put the certificate into her bag, then breathed a sigh of relief and suggested with a smile, "Mom, it's a rare opportunity to come to Beijing, let's go out for a stroll."
Where to go? How about visiting the traditional courtyard houses in Beijing?
Don't even think about it.
Although Wang Xiao also wanted to visit a courtyard house, even if he couldn't afford to buy one now, it would be nice to just look at it.
Unfortunately, there wasn't even a real estate agency in Beijing in 1990.
If she wants to view an apartment, she first needs to go to a teahouse or similar place to find a real estate agent, state her requirements, and ask them to keep an eye out for her. Only after they respond will she go to see the apartment.
Moreover, most real estate agents in this era are part-time, only able to work as brokers in their spare time. Heaven knows how long it takes them to find a suitable house.
How could she, an outsider, possibly wait in the capital forever?
This isn't her main base.
So she didn't plan to look at any apartments; she wanted to look at Xiushui Street instead.
Yes, it's the famous Xiushui Street, the birthplace of countless legendary scalpers.
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