Chapter 31: Maybe the Brain Isn't Working Properly

Qin Fulin sighed as he looked at Qin Ye's usual indifference.

"Qin Ye, originally, I was thinking about giving you back that job, to let you start working after the new year, with your leg..."

"There's really no need. I sold it for money in the first place, there's no need to return it, and I don't need it either."

Qin Fulin felt a bit embarrassed as the matter was mentioned.

Back when his elder brother had an accident, that job in town had become highly coveted.

In the end, he had his wife borrow fifty yuan from her family, and with that, he bought the job.

He knew the amount was a bit low, as jobs were sold for one hundred yuan nowadays, and some even fetched a higher price.

Qin Ye lifted his eyelid slightly, "No need. The job was sold to you then, so it belongs to you."

"But..."

"There are no buts, just let it be!" Qin Ye's attitude was as cold as ever.

Qin Fulin knew his heart had been deeply wounded by the old house's side, and he sighed, "...then take care of your injury, I'll be going now."

After saying that, he took a long look at Qin Ye and then walked out.

When he saw Qin Yu still in the yard, he was about to speak when he saw the boy run over and stuff the brown sugar back into his hand.

"We don't want it." Qin Yu dropped this sentence and ran off.

Qin Fulin: ...

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Rong Yan was riding her bicycle when she unexpectedly saw Ye Yu and Xu Ke together on the road.

Upon reflection, she realized what they were up to.

They probably apologized using the loudspeaker and, too ashamed to return to the intellectual youth dormitory, and with Xu Ke's injuries, they must be heading into town by now.

However, were the two of them arguing as they walked in front of her?

Pedaling past, she rode her bicycle right by them.

Ye Yu and Xu Ke were almost startled as they saw the cycling figure pass by; they were momentarily at a loss for a reaction.

As the bicycle rode far off into the distance, Xu Ke finally shouted, "That was Rong Yan..."

Ye Yu wasn't blind, of course he saw her.

Now Xu Ke grew anxious, "What is she doing?"

"...How would I know." Ye Yu's expression turned somewhat ugly.

"Could she be going to..." report it? Xu Ke ultimately didn't utter the words.

Even though she didn't say it, Ye Yu naturally figured out what she meant, his expression turning downright unsightly.

"She isn't..."

Not only had Rong Yan agreed to his terms, but she also took all that money from him, and most importantly—he had fulfilled her demand for an apology.

Thinking of this, his tone unknowingly gained a bit more certainty, "She will not break her word."

This made Xu Ke both angry and jealous to the point of madness.

"How do you even know she won't? Otherwise, what is she doing now?" Who would run into town twice in such cold weather for no reason?

Ye Yu was really starting to resent her, especially with the wounds on her face and her hysterical appearance, lacking any trace of beauty.

She didn't seem any different from the shrewish women in the village.

"I won't discuss this with you, I'm not going into town anymore."

With that, he immediately turned and walked away.

Xu Ke hadn't expected him to simply return.

Originally, she had almost managed to coax him on their way, but now it seemed Rong Yan's sudden appearance had undone all her efforts.

Her face contorted in rage.

Gritting her teeth... Rong Yan, you wretched woman, why don't you just die?

No, she had to stop this vile woman now; she couldn't let her report the incident.

Ignoring Ye Yu walking back, she gritted her teeth and chased in the direction Rong Yan had gone…

Ye Yu walked a few steps, heard no sound behind him, then turned his head and to his utter astonishment, saw someone running to catch up with Rong Yan.