Jiang Yichu didn’t get involved in the police matter.

As an orphan with no one to rely on, her purpose in helping Liang Heng was twofold: first, to make sure Jiang Mother didn’t have things too easy, and second, to build up a favor with Colonel Liang.

She wasn’t interested in taking the spotlight.

Otherwise, if Jiang Mother found out she was secretly making trouble, the Jiang family could easily manipulate her.

Jiang Yichu slowly made her way home.

In the living room, the three members of the Jiang family were having dinner.

Jiang Yichu had been out of the house every day for the past few days, and Jiang Mother couldn’t stand it anymore.

Catching her in the act, she immediately put on her elder’s face and interrogated Jiang Yichu. “What have you been up to now?”

“Just out for a stroll,” Jiang Yichu casually replied.

Jiang Mother didn’t bother to press further.

She had been waiting for three days without any word from the Liang family about canceling the engagement, and now she was getting anxious.

Tomorrow was the day for the two families to meet.

With no confirmation from the Liang side, how could the Jiang family respond to the Liangs?

The meeting between the families was essentially when the wedding date would be set.

If, in the end, Jiang Siro’s plan failed and the Liang family didn’t call off the engagement, but the Jiang family had already picked a date, things would be over!

Healthy eating meant having a light dinner.

Jiang Yichu ate only half a bowl of rice before heading to her room.

She didn’t need to go to the black market anymore.

Now, she was preparing to use the spiritual spring water to take care of her skin.

The best way to see results quickly was through soaking and applying it.

She didn’t even mind the summer heat; Jiang Yichu dove into the spiritual spring water, enjoying her luxurious soak.

While she was indulging in her little treat, Liang Heng was enduring a night of misery.

Gambling.

Almost resulting in a life-threatening incident.

Now, even if he wanted to keep it a secret from Colonel Liang, it was impossible.

Liang Heng, sporting a face full of bruises, was slumped in the interrogation room, giving lifeless answers to the police’s questions.

“It was him who struck first.”

“Drugs? Oh, you mean that anesthetic needle? I got it at the black market.”

“Why buy controlled substances? Just curious!”

“Why do you keep interrogating me? I’m the victim here! Shouldn’t you be questioning that big guy? Watch out, or I’ll report you—”

“Report who?!”

Colonel Liang kicked open the interrogation room door and stormed in!

As he spoke, he slammed his fist down twice on Liang Heng’s head.

If the police hadn’t stopped him, the belt would have come out.

Military men’s strength wasn’t to be joked with.

When Liang Heng’s mother entered, she found her son yelling in pain.

The police didn’t dare stop the furious father. Liang Mother, frustrated with her son, shot him a glare and softly advised, “Old Liang! We’re out here; if something’s going on, let’s talk at home.”

Liang Heng nodded furiously.

Colonel Liang glanced at his wife, swallowing his anger.

He sat down on the farthest chair from Liang Heng.

Under pressure from the military, the interrogation was wrapped up quickly.

An hour later, the criminal police walked in with the record.

“Colonel Liang, Wang Daniu confessed.”

“He admitted he was desperate after losing all his money and attacked.”

Liang Heng didn’t believe it and jumped up from the chair.

“If you lose your money, you attack people? Have you ever heard of someone attacking for money?!”

Colonel Liang shot him a death glare.

Liang Heng shrunk back and sat down.

The police continued, “Colonel Liang, you don’t know, but Wang Daniu is an old troublemaker around here. He gets into fights every few days.”

“He said the girl who hired him gave him an advance of 500 yuan. He lost it all in a few days and got desperate.”

“A murder was committed, and there’s even a deposit involved?”

Liang Heng couldn’t help but respond.

Liang Mother was worried her husband would get violent again, so she quickly took over, asking the police, “A girl? What’s her name?”

The police shook their heads. “Wang Daniu said he didn’t know her.”

Liang Mother pressed, “She didn’t even know him and still agreed?”

The police replied, “It’s the black market; no one asks for identification.”

“Wang Daniu said the girl was generous, and he thought, who would report a small-time gambler from the black market? Even if they did, 1,000 yuan would be worth a few months in prison, so he agreed to do it.”

“Wang Daniu also said that at first, he thought it was a love-related issue, but didn’t expect Liang to have such a strong background.”

“He really didn’t dare offend the military family.”

At this point, the police’s voice got lower and lower.

They peeked at Colonel Liang.

Colonel Liang listened and laughed in anger, “Background?”

“I’ll go back later and turn this little brat into a background board.”

“Father, you’re really funny.”

Colonel Liang couldn’t hold back anymore and immediately rushed to hit him!

In the chaotic interrogation room, Liang Heng was chased by Colonel Liang and beaten for five minutes.

In the end, the police didn’t manage to get any information about the anesthetic.

Which suited Liang Heng just fine.

The next day, after soaking in the spiritual spring water for an hour before bed, Jiang Yichu woke up feeling completely refreshed.

She was so curious about the spring water’s effects!

She rushed straight to the mirror.

It was truly magical!

Just after one use, the acne scars and the wrinkles from her long-standing dry skin were completely gone!

Since Jiang Yichu secretly got her marriage certificate and knew that she wouldn’t be able to get rid of the person in a short time, Jiang Mother had given up on pressuring her to get up early.

Out of sight, out of mind, and she was happy.

For breakfast, there were small dumplings, fried dough sticks, and tofu pudding.

At this time, fried dough sticks were a rare treat—frying them used a lot of oil, and restaurants only sold them in limited quantities.

Clearly, the housekeeper had gone early to line up to buy them.

Jiang Yichu picked one up with her hand and took a big bite.

“Little sister, you should use chopsticks. It’s not ladylike,” Jiang Siro kindly reminded.

And she was at it again, being dramatic.

Jiang Yichu ignored her as if she were talking nonsense.

Jiang Mother’s face changed.

“Little sister is talking to you; didn’t you hear?”

“I heard,” Jiang Yichu said. “With Jiang Siro’s mouth open so wide, I can see her prostate; how could I not hear?”

The prostate’s in the rear end!

Jiang Mother was so angry that she slammed her chopsticks down.

“How dare you speak like that? You’re so uncouth!”

“Mrs. Jiang.”

A gentle woman’s voice interrupted Jiang Mother’s fury.

A middle-aged woman, wearing a yellow Lenin-style outfit, walked in, guided by the housekeeper.

Her eyes swept over the three faces in the room.

She asked Jiang Mother, “Are you having breakfast? I hope I’m not disturbing.”

Jiang Yichu immediately witnessed what it meant to see a “face-changing” moment.

Jiang Mother’s expression instantly transformed into a beaming smile as she eagerly flattered the woman.

“Mrs. Liang, what brings you here so early?”