Chapter 67: Changsheng District.

Lu Mingyu knew that Qin Qianyu was over worrying because of her. She did her best to show a strong front.

She was fine mentally, she was just hurt and overwhelmed emotionally because it was someone she knew.

Teacher Mu came up to Qin Qianyu and Lu Mingyu and quietly started chatting with them.

He brought up the Chen siblings but didn't admonished Qin Qianyu or Lu Mingyu for what had transpired.

In his mind, the siblings were very disrespectful and he saw it as them getting a visit by karma.

He then spoke about his summations into why Chen Yongqing is trying to distance himself from Cheng Yifei's incident and Cheng Yifei herself.

Qin Qianyu had a look of utter disgust on her face as she added to what teacher Mu had said,

"Heh! Reputation of himself and his family? His character itself has already destroyed that! The moment he made the decision to push blame into someone who would never be able to make him recant, was the moment he lost the prestige that his family had built and what it stood for."

"Just be careful, the both of you. Those two maybe little shits, . . I mean, of poor character, but their wider family is still no joke, same goes for their connections."

Teacher Mu warned. Qin Qianyu narrowed her eyes as she replied,

"Nothing a needle to the eye can't fix, right?"

"Hehe! Damn straight! . . "

Teacher Mu then leans in close and whispered,

"If they do try something and you ever need an extra pair of hands, let me know."

"Pfft, just stick to teaching. If they come, I'll play, if they play dirty, I'll clean up and even help wash their necks and of those they send to the field."

Qin Qianyu stayed with Lu Mingyu the entire time. Cheng Yifei's father cremated her there at the hospital and after thanking everyone again he left with Elder Cao and his son.

Teacher Mu spoke some more with Qin Qianyu before taking the two students that stayed and leaving too.

Qin Qianyu saw that Lu Mingyu was exhausted emotionally and physically so she brought her back to her hotel room to rest.

Qin Qianyu stayed with her the entire night. She didn't sleep, she watched over her friend staunchly like a centurion on a mission.

"I wonder if this is how a tv feels when you fall asleep in front of it?"

"Pear and mud atop the tree, there is a pear atop the ground, there is mud, the wind knocks off the pear, the pear falls to the ground, the pears rolls on the mud, the mud sticks to the pear."

"Ah man! I really need to fart . . Hmmm, Maybe if I do it slowly . . . "

Qin Qianyu's thoughts were random as she watched Lu Mingyu. They went from dumb but deep thoughts to tongue twisters and idiocy.

As the hours ticked by, Qin Qianyu begged in her mind that Grandpa Wú would forgive her for not doing her breathing exercise.

She had made up her mind to watch over Lu Mingyu and she planned to do it.

As morning approached, Qin Qianyu took a 5 form pill to recover her strength and make it look like she wasn't doing what she had done but rather look as if she had just woken up.

What Qin Qianyu didn't know though, was that Lu Mingyu was a really light sleeper. She had woken up when Qin Qianyu tried to pass a silent one and had stayed awake for awhile since.

She felt guilty and wanted to say something, but didn't want to make light of or damper Qin Qianyu's efforts.

It felt nice to have someone like Qin Qianyu watching over her, she didn't know herself that she had fallen back into a deep sleep.

Sensing Qin Qianyu there next to her allowed Lu Mingyu's body to relax and her mind to be at ease.

In the morning the pair "woke". They looked and felt refreshed.

They met with Qin Qianyu's family and after introducing everyone, the five of them shared breakfast together. It was a nice harmonious meal.

No one brought up SIC, they just enjoyed the meal and each others company.

Qin Qianyu was going to take her family to the capital and had asked Lu Mingyu if she would like to join them, but she declined.

Lu Mingyu thanked Qin Qianyu for being with her all night and after sharing a long hug, Lu Mingyu headed back to her hotel to check out and head back home.

"I'm just a phone call or a plane ride away whenever you need me. Don't be a turtle,"

"Mhm, thanks for being there for me, I'll let Mingxi know that you'll be a bit busy for a while so she won't bother you too much."

"It's fine, you two can bother me all you like."

The pair separated and they both went about doing their own thing. Qin Qianyu's phone rang and after answering it, she found out that it was a representative from SIC.

"Miss Qin, firstly, allow me to apologise for what you had experienced due to such an unethical deviant. No one person should have had to endure what you went through. We will most definitely make sure that Mr Zhao fully gets what he deserves."

"Mhm, . . "

Qin Qianyu replied flatly. To her, it was just someone going through the motions and not really meaning any of what they were saying.

Qin Qianyu was right, everything after was nothing more than a preprepared spiel akin to an automated response system.

Qin Qianyu received official word that SIC had been cancelled. An alternative is in the pipeline and every participant would be reimbursed for the trouble they've received.

She was also asked to fully cooperate and participate in the investigations and under no circumstances is she allowed to speak with media until further notice.

This was a recommendation from PIT.

She agreed but also told them that her parents had come to collect her already.

Soon arrangements were made for a meeting that would take place in a weeks time in the capital.

"A representative of PIT will contact you closer to the meeting date to reconfirm with you Miss Qin. Do you have any questions at this time?"

"No,"

"Well, thank you for giving me your time this morning. Please enjoy the rest of your day."

Qin Qianyu filled her family in on the call she just had. She explained what was happening with SIC and that she would need to cooperate with the investigation.

"So, how does all this affect your own plans, do you what to look for a new middle school to attend!?"

"Can we discuss this later tonight? . . There's actually something we all need to do today,"

"Sure, we can discuss this tonight, as for this other thing, is really important? You've just gone through a hurtful experience you know. Can it wait."

Qin Haoran says in a serious tone. Not only did a person die she was almost taken advantage of.

All three of them had watched the news and knew what had transpired. They even saw a lot about the poisoning victim who had since passed on.

The doctors testimony into how the poison affected her and what it had done to her was described in graphic detail.

In the end the doctor said bluntly,

"I'm not surprised that she took her own life, her life expectancy was low at about 2-5 years maximum. if she hadn't taken her on life, then she and her family would have suffered more, over time. Emotionally, financially, physically and mentally. The people responsible for this gave her a death sentence."

The media also played the final video she posted and the message she left for her father.

The video affected the hearts of many people, it showed her piety and love, for not only her hard working father, but also her music in its purest form.

When it was reported that the vice principal had used his authority to bribe police officials into letting the culprits go and even had a junior become a sacrifice for them, this made the public extremely angry.

Soon many people started calling out names, all of them alumni of Zhishi or current students who had been targeted them over the years because they attended the best university in the country.

Zhishi itself was in P.R hell with trying to deal with the backlash created by several senior staff and faculty members and now this was added to the mix.

PIT sent in representatives to Zhishi and started an internal investigation into sexual bribery, extortion, corruption and much more following revelations that day.

The initial investigation completed on day one showed that the university had bred a culture of corruption amongst its staff and students, who had mainly come from prominent families or similar backgrounds.

This led to people developing a superiority complex which in turned caused many to act out due the pressures they faced to not only do well academically but also fit in with that bred circle.

Qin Qianyu saw the worry in their eyes and told them that she's fine,

"SIC or even Zhishi isn't the end all, be all. I can create my own path in this life. Why do I have to travel the same path and course as I did in my former life"

She told herself before asking them to come with her to capital for something else of importance.

A few hours later their plane landed in the capital and they all boarded a car and drove towards Changsheng district.

Qin Haoran and Ouyang Zihan marvelled at the homes that they saw along the way.

They were asking questions about their destination but Qin Qianyu would just reply with, "you'll know soon" or "we're almost there".

Soon, the car started to slow and the pulled into a lavish driveway that led to an even more lavished house.

"What a beautiful home,"

"You have good taste. We're here, we'll all be meeting the owners of this house."

"Yu'er, I . . I don't think your mother and I are dressed appropriately to meet these people."

"It's fine."

The car stopped and everyone got out. Both of Qin Qianyu's parents were a little flustered and it showed outwardly. Grandpa Wú had a slight smirk.

He had been getting updates from Lin Xie so he knew Qin Qianyu's plan.

However, he didn't know all of it.

Qin Qianyu walked to the door and reached out to open it.

"Yu'er what are you doing! Don't open the door to someone else's home!"

"Don't worry dad. Mum, dad, I'm really close to the owners of this home."

Qin Qianyu opened the door and led them inside. The look of worry intensified on her parents faces as Qin Qianyu ushered them in.

She grabbed some house slippers and put them in front of the adults.

"Come on, you're keeping the owners waiting."

Qin Qianyu stepped to the side and held her hand on a door handle. The couple looked confused at Qin Qianyu as that door looked like a coat closet.

"Mum, dad, please meet the owners of this house."

Qin Qianyu opened the door and it was as the couple guessed. It was a coat closet.

The opened door had a full length mirror and both Qin Haoran and Ouyang Zihan saw their reflections.

Qin Qianyu held her hand out at the mirror.

"Here are the owners of this house! . . Say hello!"

" . . . "

" . . . "

"Yu'er, what's going on here?"

Qin Haoran asked reservedly, Ouyang Zihan looked on unblinkingly.

"Father, Mother, both of you went out everyday in order to earn a living just so the three of us could live! You've both done so much and more without once asking anything of me. From this day onwards, this house, is now yours, Mum, Dad, in recognition of your hard work. No more monthly rent, no shared utilities, no climbing stairs and trying to dodge the creepy guy on the 35 floor, and no landlord to kick us out at his convenience. Mother, Father, you are the landlord."

"Yu'er what are you talking about!? . . Is this house really ours?"

"Mhm, it ours. Go on, go check it all out!"

The four of them excitedly took a tour of the house.

Qin Qianyu gave them an idea of the general layout of the house. She showed them all the mod cons on the ground floor.

They were so shocked and surprised because the kitchen alone was the same size as the house they had been evicted from.

Qin Haoran pulled his daughter aside.

"Yu'er, I know that I should trust you more, but when the kitchen is the same size as our old house, I wouldn't be doing my role as a father if I don't ask, . . How is all this possible?"

Qin Qianyu looked at her father's worried face,

"It's half truths time! Please don't fail me now!"

"Three things, the prize money from the fight, investments and I . . Sold myself!"

"You sold yourself! . . Qin Qianyu!"

Qin Haoran shouted! This drew the attention of the other two adults,

"Mhm, but it's not in a physical sense, I'm only 15 you know. Where's your mind?"

"Where else would it be after what's just happened at Fenghuang and you saying that!"

"I sold some of my ideas and pharmacological recipes for ointments and such. So we have plenty of money now."

" . . . "

"That reminds me, both of you never have to work again. We have more than enough money to live comfortably for a very long time."

After reassuring everyone, they went back to exploring the house.

Qin Qianyu whispered something to her parents and soon they went exploring on their own.

They found the elevator and took it to the top floor. The couple soon found the master bedroom and also the gifts that Qin Qianyu had left in there.

Besides the personal gifts Qin Qianyu left for them there were others set aside hiding under a cover.

The couple took a corner each and pulled to reveal what lay beneath.

It was everything they would need for baby once it comes.

Stroller, car seat, bike seat, bassinet, unisex clothing, sleep wear, the works.

"Did she rob the entire baby store?"

Qin Haoran asked, his mouth agape.

Ouyang Zihan didn't answer she just smiled and gave Qin Haoran a hug and rubbed her belly.

"QingQing! Your sister didn't forget about you, look at all the things she's prepared! She's out doing me and I'm the mother! Haha,"

"And even the father!"

Qin Haoran added as he hugged Ouyang Zihan back.

The couple were completely satisfied with the house. They soon went to the second floor and met with Qin Qianyu and Grandpa Wú.

There were many bedrooms on this floor, and other amenities. They saw the deck but Qin Qianyu stopped them saying it'll ruin the surprise she had for out the back.

She led them out and the adults spotted the courtyard straight away. Although it looked different to where they had been staying of late, the nuances where still there.

It was all reminiscent of the studio and the courtyard.

"Grandpa Wú this is for you! I thought I'd be weird if we moved here and you weren't here with us. Do you like it? If you don't, there's all those rooms inside the main house."

Grandpa Wú looked shockingly to Qin Haoran and Ouyang Zihan. They simply smiled, they were of the same mind as their daughter.

Grandpa Wú was speechless but felt extremely touched by the gesture.

Everyone checked out the courtyard. Grandpa Wú loved it. He did complain internally though, Qin Qianyu was his disciple and heir, but she's the one giving him things.

He couldn't thank his masters insight and ability enough. She had really chosen him a great disciple.

Once that was done she showed them her lab, the pond and pool and even told them that the entire property was enclosed with an added 20 meter high fence so that Bai Saan wouldn't wander to any of the neighbouring properties unless he went out the front doors when he came.

Grandpa Wú groaned at the mention of Saan, Qin Qianyu just gave him a stink eye before she continued with the rest of the tour.

"Yu'er why are we heading to the neighbours, he have nothing to give them,"

"Dad, this isn't the neighbours, it's still our property,"

"Wh . . What!?"

Qin Qianyu led them to the opening and they saw the sign. Acting like a veteran tour guide, Qin Qianyu started pointing out the sign and entrance as she spoke with affirmation,

"This gardens name is Fanrong, it's written 繁荣, To the blossoming of our fresh start, to ongoing prosperity. Let us all thrive together."

Qin Qianyu noticed her mother's mouth twitch, she coaxed the teen aside subtly and quietly enquired,

"This wouldn't have anything to do with . . "

Although Ouyang Zihan didn't finish what she was saying, Qin Qianyu understood that she meant the time after the banquet where she thought that her parents were thieves and she caught the couple amongst the trees.

"Mum, I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about, but let me assure you, this whole garden had been planned long before we had moved in with Grandpa Wú."

"No idea what I'm saying? . . Oh, dear me, I also have no idea what I'm taking about. Hoho, as for this gorgeous garden, it's wonderful and the meaning behind the name fits perfectly."

"Hoho! Doesn't it just!"

The teen took a stroll with everyone. She linked arms with Grandpa Wú while Ouyang Zihan took her husbands.

"Isn't this nice!? . . Heh! Old man if you were young looking this would have been perfect."

"Heh! If you saw my younger self, you'd be chaining me to that courtyard!"

"As a guard dog?"

"Hmph! Guard dog your head! I'm my youth I had to throw stones at women to . . "

"Get their attention?"

" . . . fend them off"

Is what he wanted to say but didn't get a chance to.

Qin Qianyu looked him over, although old, he aged well. If not for the radiation inside him he would probably look even better.

"Impossible child! Where'd you get your rotten lips and vile tongue from!?"

Qin Qianyu's laugh echoed across the garden, Qin Haoran and Ouyang Zihan were soon lost in their own world while taking in everything that they've seen since Qin Qianyu brought them here.