Thinking of what the Shen Family had done, she said coldly, "It seems they’re reaping what they sowed."
She believed that once those documents were reported, coupled with the illicit wealth in those houses, it would be harder for the Shen Family to turn things around than to ascend to heaven.
The Gu father and son had left the car midway because they were hurrying to handle the Shen Family’s affairs. Their goal, naturally, was to seize the opportunity and uproot the Shen Family completely.
Hua Wanqing, accompanied by Yunyi, had lunch at the state-owned restaurant before taking her home to collect her luggage.
Seeing that she only brought a bundle and a suitcase, he asked, "Is this all you have?"
Fearing he might misunderstand, Yunyi explained, "It’s not convenient to carry too much, so I shipped some of it ahead."
Normally, educated youths sent to the countryside were assigned to their posts upon arrival. However, since the Hua Family had made arrangements, her destination at a specific production brigade had already been determined.
Hearing her explanation, Hua Wanqing finally felt relieved.
Just as she was preparing to leave, the Wei mother and daughter arrived at the courtyard, carrying some things.
Yunyi took out a key and handed it over. "Auntie Wei, this is the key to the main gate. Please keep it."
Auntie Wei nodded to Hua Wanqing beside Yunyi and gratefully accepted the key. "Yunyi, Auntie thanks you. You’ve truly helped us out of a big predicament."
Yunyi smiled. "Auntie Wei, please don’t say that. Having Hongjun and his wife move in will actually help me keep an eye on the courtyard. Besides, you’re not staying for free."
Auntie Wei took Yunyi’s hand. "I won’t say anything more. I’ll remember all your kindness. Rest assured, Hongjun and his wife will definitely take good care of your house."
Yunyi was charging much less rent than others, a fact Auntie Wei was well aware of. "This is the agreed-upon rent," Auntie Wei said, "please take it."
Yunyi didn’t stand on ceremony. Taking rent was merely a way to silence gossip and prevent people from making irresponsible remarks. She took out paper and pen from her bag and wrote a receipt on the spot. "Auntie Wei, please keep this receipt safe."
Auntie Wei slipped the receipt into her pocket. Yunyi is so thoughtful, she mused. With this receipt, if anyone comes looking for trouble, we can avoid a pointless argument.


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