Before New Year's Eve, Gao Hualiang and Huang Chunyu were both tried in court.

Gao Hualiang was the mastermind, the perpetrator of fraud and trafficking, whose nature was vile and whose methods were vicious, and he was sentenced to fifteen years in prison.

As an accomplice, Huang Chunyu participated in planning and assistance, and his crime was relatively light, so he was sentenced to six years in prison.

The evildoer was finally brought to justice, but Shen Baolan's family could not be happy.

Gao Hualiang's assets in Thailand should have been returned to Shen Baolan as dirty money, but she has not received them until now.

"The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and I still haven't found any New Year's goods. I've sold my pigs, but it's still not enough to pay off my debts. How am I going to spend the New Year?"

At the dinner table, Shen Hao and Shen Dashan, father and son, both looked worried when they heard Tian Wenfang's complaints.

The father and son usually work in a furniture factory in the town, and their income is enough to support the whole family.

But when the weather got cold, the furniture factory stopped working and the income was cut. The family was in financial difficulty and the creditors came to the door. They had no choice but to sell the pigs, chickens and ducks.

The creditors were sent away, but this year was still a difficult one.

“Huluhulu…”

The whole family was so worried about the New Year that they couldn't eat, but Shen Baolan was the only one who was unaffected and kept eating voraciously.

This meal was sour soup noodles. The sauerkraut was stir-fried with lard, and then water was added and brought to a boil. Then tofu and noodles were added to cook a big pot.

Under normal circumstances, this sour soup noodle would at least have pork or eggs in it.

Today, the living standards of the villagers have all improved significantly. Many families have built new houses, bought motorcycles, and it is not uncommon to eat meat every meal.

Their family, on the other hand, is getting worse and worse. Not to mention meat, they can barely afford rice.

"Baolan, eat slowly. No one is going to snatch it from you."

Seeing her daughter eating so quickly, Liu Cuihua couldn't help but show concern for her.

Tian Wenfang was already resentful, and when she saw her mother-in-law favoring her sister-in-law without understanding the situation, she got so angry that she threw her chopsticks.

The whole family was stunned by the noise she made when she fell, except Shen Baolan.

Compared with the beatings and abuse she suffered in the Yang family, this little noise was just a drizzle and did not affect her eating at all.

"You guys don't want to eat? Then I ate them all."

After finishing all the noodles in the bowl, including the soup, Shen Baolan immediately filled another bowl for herself.

This is the third bowl.

Ever since being rescued, he has been eating like this every meal, like a pig that can never be fed.

Fortunately, all the food I ate was not in vain. Compared to when I first came back, I have gained a lot of weight now.

Tian Wenfang was so angry that she gasped, "Besides eating, what else can you do? We have a good family, but you drag it down like this. If I were you, I would be too ashamed to live!"

Hearing his daughter-in-law say this about Shen Baolan, Shen Dashan was a little unhappy: "Alright, why make a fuss during the Chinese New Year? Baolan finally came home, and this year we can finally have a reunion year, which is a good thing. As for the money, the current difficulties are only temporary. Once the police return the 200,000 to us, life will be better."

When he heard the number of two hundred thousand, Tian Wenfang's anger subsided a lot.

But he still complained: "We have gone to the police station so many times, and spent a lot of money on transportation. Every time we were told to go home and wait for news, and we don't know when we will have to wait."

Shen Dashan comforted his daughter-in-law, "We have waited for so long, we don't mind waiting another three or two months, the money will be given to us sooner or later."

Tian Wenfang wanted to say something, but Shen Baolan, who had been busy eating, suddenly spoke vaguely:

"I'm going to Focheng after the New Year."

The whole family stared at her.

"Nier, what are you going to do in Buddha City?" Shen Dashan asked.

These words made the whole family look at each other in surprise.

As soon as Shen Baolan came back, she asked about the whereabouts of her biological son. They only said that Zhou Fu was taken away by Zhou Shuhuan, but they all concealed the fact that they took 5,000 yuan from Zhou Shuhuan and signed a statement of giving up custody on behalf of Shen Baolan.

Tian Wenfang was the first to object: "You talk so lightly, but do you have the money to go to Focheng? It's hard enough to support you at home, how can we support Zhou Fu?"

Shen Dashan also advised: "Ni'er, there is no rush for this matter. Let's make plans after we get the money back."

Shen Baolan was extremely determined, "I must go to Focheng. If I don't have the fare, I will borrow some! Not only do I want to bring Yuanbao back, I also have to settle accounts with Zhou Shuhuan!"

"I am in this situation today because of Zhou Shuhuan. Officer Shen told me that it was Gao Hualiang who seduced me! Now Gao Hualiang is in jail. Don't think he can get away with it!"

After hearing what Shen Baolan said, the whole family began to think.

That’s right. It was Gao Hualiang who caused their family to become what it is now, but Gao Hualiang was hired by Zhou Shuhuan.

Now that Gao Hualiang is in jail, Zhou Shuhuan has to give them an explanation.

After discussion, the family decided that Shen Hao would accompany Shen Baolan to Focheng and leave on the second day of the Chinese New Year.

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On the first day of the new year, after breakfast, Shen Mingzhu drove back to Shenjiagou.

I didn’t go back to my hometown to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year, but I had to go back on the first day of the new year to visit Qin Jinlian’s grave.

After the worship, Pei Tang wanted to stay on the mountain for a while, so he was accompanied by Shen Mingzhu and Pei Ziheng, while the others went down the mountain and returned home.

After walking on the mountain for a while, Pei Tang felt the wind was too cold, so the mother and her two sons turned around and went down the mountain.

As soon as I reached the foot of the mountain, I met Shen Baolan.

At first, Shen Mingzhu did not recognize the other person.

Shen Baolan wore a thunder bee hat and a gray cotton coat and trousers. She stood there with her hands in her pockets like a bear.

"Shen Mingzhu."

Shen Mingzhu struggled to identify the half of her round face that emerged from under the brim of her hat as Shen Baolan.

While Shen Mingzhu was looking at Shen Baolan, Shen Baolan was also looking at her.

When Shen Mingzhu drove into the village, she was at the entrance of the village, listening to a few aunties and grandmas from the same village chatting.

Through the transparent front window, she saw Shen Mingzhu sitting in the passenger seat. Her face was still as beautiful and fair as when she was young, with a rosy complexion.

Pei Yang, who was driving next to him, was mature and handsome, with the demeanor of a successful man.

Especially after hearing the aunties and ladies talking about how Shen Mingzhu's car was worth more than six million, she was so envious that she almost drooled.

"Shen Mingzhu, I heard that your family has made a fortune. You, your husband, and your son are all big bosses, earning tens of millions a year."

Shen Baolan's tone was somewhat flattering and fawning, and Shen Mingzhu was a little surprised.

The two of them have been dealing with each other for so many years, and Shen Baolan has always been sarcastic and mocking in front of her. This is the first time he has been so humble in front of her.

But based on her understanding of Shen Baolan, she probably didn't mean to do anything good.

She sneered, "What's wrong with you?"

"Let's chat. It's been many years since we last met."

"I have nothing to say to you."

Shen Baolan had no choice but to say: "I have something to ask for your help. Only you can help me." (End of this chapter)