Chapter 6, the past is too painful to look back on

I feel utterly wronged, as if I have reached a dead end. Just when I closed the door, ready to take a breath, I heard a knock. I feared the old lady was unwilling to let it go and had come to scold me again. I prepared a smiling face, but when I opened the door, I found it was Yue Xiaoman.

"That person refuses to show up, and we have been investigating all along." Yue Xiaoman comfortingly patted my shoulder: "Yes, this is the reason why Uncle Ye, who has always opposed your return to the country, suddenly brought you back. When that batch of arms was shipped back to Shanghai, the other investors were assassinated at home, so Uncle Ye and other comrades within the organization hid the arms in a very secure location. The list of investors must have been leaked, and fortunately, Uncle Ye's name was not on the list, allowing him to escape this disaster. When that batch of arms was shipped back to Shanghai, the other investors were assassinated at home, so Uncle Ye and other comrades within the organization hid the arms in a very secure location. The list of investors must have been leaked, and fortunately, Uncle Ye's name was not on the list, allowing him to escape this disaster. The list of comrades who went along was also leaked, and before they could contact trustworthy leaders, they were assassinated. That batch of arms subsequently vanished without a trace, and all those in the know perished. No one knows who the Ye investor is, and that Ye investor no longer dares to trust anyone, nor disclose their identity to the revolutionaries. However, there are only five Ye individuals in the business world who can come up with that much money, one of whom is your father, Ye Guangrong. No one knows who the Ye investor is, and that Ye investor no longer dares to trust anyone, nor disclose their identity to the revolutionaries. However, there are only five Ye individuals in the business world who can come up with that much money, one of whom is your father, Ye Guangrong. Therefore, various factions have no choice but to start their investigations from these five individuals. Qin Shiyue must retrieve the arms, and Lu Xingjiu also wants that batch of arms, and the two have hit it off, which is the reason they are approaching you."

"Are you awake?" Yue Xiaoman's face instantly brightened: "You were frightened, had a fever, and were talking nonsense, unconscious for a full two days. The doctor just came by and said the fever has subsided, but you still haven't woken up. I was almost scared to death by you."

This boy is about the same age as me, full of vitality, and is a passionate young man. I couldn't help but laugh out loud; he turned around and awkwardly waved his hand at me. I made a face at him, knocked on the door, and entered the office. The man was looking down, dressed in a light gray suit, and his gold-rimmed glasses glinted. I hurriedly buried my face, not daring to look around, as I was there for a job interview and could not be so impolite.

However, Uncle Ye has placed an advertisement looking for you, and anyone in the entire Shanghai Bund who can find you will receive five thousand taels of silver!" Yue Xiaoman said, "You can't hide for long; after all, that is your home.

I have already left that place of disputes

Yue Xiaoman smiled and said, "Silly girl, we are in a very safe place now, no one can find us, so don't worry."

I had long known that I should not have come here; it was simply inviting trouble for myself. I had no choice but to tell Zitao the address and carefully instructed her that she must not leak it. If she betrayed me, I would bite my tongue and end my life. That girl truly believed me, her little face turned pale with fright, and she hurriedly shook her head, saying: "Zitao would never dare, the master is about to return from the shop, Second Miss, please leave quickly!"

I helped that woman tend to her wounds. Seeing her gaze at me with keen interest was as if she were observing some rare animal. I coldly turned away and issued an eviction order, saying: "Since you know it to be so, why not leave at once! You know I pose no threat to my father; he merely wants me to return and provide an explanation to the Lu family. I know you are certainly going to report my address to your good partner Lu Xingjiu. You have always approached me under various pretenses to engage in unspeakable activities, and I have grown accustomed to it..." I know you are certainly going to report my address to your good partner Lu Xingjiu. You have always approached me under various pretenses to engage in unspeakable activities, and I have grown accustomed to it...

I returned home from the newspaper office and casually glanced at the window of the second-floor apartment from the alley downstairs. The curtains were drawn very tightly. I remember that I would open the curtains every morning to let in the moisture. It seems rather strange for them to be drawn so tightly; could it be that I forgot to open them this morning

I let out a mocking cold laugh: "Are you planning to take me to threaten my father to reveal the true hiding place of the arms?"

I pretended to be relaxed as I pushed her away: "I pawned the bracelet, I can redeem it later!"

Oh. I swallowed the worries in my mouth and said: "I am leaving now, you should hurry back."

Still those eyes and brows, clear and rippling like the waters of a lake. He made a gesture for silence, and I found myself staring at him in a daze

After a round of admonitions, Zitao finally left the Ye family. I stepped out of the alley and found a rickshaw; the noise along the way rushed towards me, and I suddenly found myself unsure of where I was.

I never had much of a saving mentality and had no idea how the lives of the impoverished common people were lived. I thought that leaving the tap running would only result in more water flowing, not realizing that it would overflow. The apartment is already old and has not been maintained for years. The kitchen leaked, directly flooding the kitchen of Mrs. Song downstairs.

The dream that night had completely turned into a bloody color. Why did they save me? Was it out of guilt, or a sudden awakening of conscience? Nevertheless, I have no intention of probing into it, nor do I wish to be entangled in any relationship with these two individuals. When I woke up, the first person I saw was not a member of the Ye family, but Yue Xiaoman

I will not go back

Yue Xiaoman said with tears in her eyes: "I don't want it, quickly redeem the bracelet, it is a relic left to you by your grandmother, something you have worn since childhood and have never taken off. If you cannot endure a hard life, just go home. Why do something that will leave you with regrets? It is my inability to provide you with a better life, so you should go back. We poor people cannot satisfy a young lady!"

How wonderful it is that Qiao has also come to China. During this difficult time, I am not alone. With my two best friends by my side, I believe we can overcome any obstacle. I went to the market to buy groceries, preparing to invite Qiao and the Yue Xiaoman couple over for a small gathering in the evening to get to know each other. I just took the bus and dozed off for a bit, and when I opened my eyes again, I had already arrived near the Ye family's home

Yue Xiaoman lowered her head, unsure of what expression to wear; she must be shedding tears, that foolish girl

Your working hours do not need to be fixed; you only need to come to the newspaper office every day to check for any assignments, and the rest of the time can be at your own discretion. Qiao said: "As long as you are happy, it doesn't matter how it is; being a good friend of the boss does have its privileges"

I was almost captivated: "Who exactly is the person benefiting from this? At that time, my father chartered a ship to bring me back to Shanghai, and that ferry was loaded with that batch of arms. It was truly done without anyone knowing, and absolutely no one would suspect the purpose of his trip."

Open the door! Hurry and open the door! This short-lived ghost, quickly open the door for me! The door suddenly rang, each sound more urgent than the last, the aged voice nearly breaking its throat in the call

I dismissively pushed away the steaming cup of tea and said, "No, I am looking for Zhu Yanqing."

I rushed over and covered that girl's mouth. It was Zitao, the most clever maid of the Ye family. Seeing my panicked expression, she hurriedly looked around and lowered her voice, saying: "Second Miss, you must come home with me quickly. The master is truly frantic looking for you, and the madam is in tears every day. At first, the master told the old lady that you had returned early. However, the news of your disappearance has caused quite a stir in the city, and the servants who came to the city for supplies brought back newspapers. The old lady also knows that the second miss is missing; she just arrived at the Ye family yesterday and is so anxious that she can't even sleep well. But the news of your disappearance has caused quite a stir in the city, and the servants who came to the city for supplies brought back newspapers. The old lady also knows that the second miss is missing; she just arrived at the Ye family yesterday and is so anxious that she can't even sleep well. If the second miss does not return, we servants will also have a hard time; the house is gloomy all day, and everyone is on edge. The maids and servants all say that the second miss treats the servants the best, and not seeing the second miss makes them feel uncomfortable. Now that I know the second miss is safe and sound, I am relieved, but everyone is still worried. The maids and servants all say that the second miss treats the servants the best, and not seeing the second miss makes them feel uncomfortable. Now that I know the second miss is safe and sound, I am relieved, but everyone is still worried. After all, the Ye family is the young lady's home, and Zitao does not know what mood the young lady is in, but this is ultimately your home, and you must return. The old lady is getting older; don't let her keep worrying..."

Has the master been frequently visiting the shops lately

Haha, Bingqing, I finally found you! Do you see who I am? The half-formed Chinese words are so familiar to my ears. I looked up to see brown hair and a smile so bright that even the sunlight seemed to pale in comparison. He is of mixed heritage, with distinct features. His mother was Chinese and died in the turmoil of war; he has lived in England with his father ever since. We have known each other for seven years, having been on the battlefield together. During our days living in a foreign land, he has given me invaluable friendship and care. His mother was Chinese and died in the turmoil of war; he has lived in England with his father ever since. We have known each other for seven years, having been on the battlefield together. During our days living in a foreign land, he has given me invaluable friendship and care

I climbed the stairs, filled with doubts, and the front door was securely locked, indicating that it was not a burglary. As I took out my key to unlock the door, a hand suddenly covered my mouth. In terror, I turned to look back, and the key fell to the ground. However, as a woman, I was no match for the strength of a man. I was swiftly dragged to the corner of the stairs on the third floor

Yue Xiaoman and Yu Ziyang have become engaged; they are revolutionary partners who held a simple wedding with the blessings of those within the revolutionary party. There were no matchmakers or extravagant displays, and the bride did not even wear a set of red wedding attire. In the photograph, she is dressed in a blue cloth skirt, with a cluster of magnolia flowers pinned to her chest. Her smile radiates a subtle happiness, while Yu Ziyang beside her has a pair of smiling eyes behind his glasses

Tears swirled in my eyes for a while, but ultimately did not fall. I placed the money on the table, my face burning, yet I forced a smile: "You keep this money and buy more food and necessities, so that life can be a little better. Even if not for yourself, you should think of Yu Ziyang. Although his family has fallen, he is still a young master who has not suffered much hardship since childhood. His clothes are already patched, so he should get two new sets. Just as you said, I am a young lady and cannot live this kind of poor life, so I will go home now. His family may have fallen, but he is still a young master who has not suffered much hardship since childhood. His clothes are already patched, so he should get two new sets. Just as you said, I am a young lady and cannot live this kind of poor life, so I will go home now. Xiaoman... take care of yourself...

The call of the moon during the Qin Dynasty has turned into a distant sound, and my fingers are covered in a warm stickiness

Where am I? What has happened? I was so excited that I wanted to sit up, but Yue Xiaoman pressed me back down onto the bed. She held my hand and urged me to calm down: "Don't be anxious, I will slowly tell you everything that has happened. However, your illness is not completely cured yet, so you must lie down and rest well. I have already sent Ziyang to prepare some medicine, and you are not allowed to move until after dinner."

"That is true," Yue Xiaoman said excitedly. "I have some good news to share with you. Ziyang has recommended a job for you at a newspaper run by foreigners. You have stayed abroad, your spoken language is very fluent, and you possess a good demeanor, which perfectly meets their requirements. Moreover, the foreigners are generous; the salary is quite good. Whether you get the job will depend on the interview, but I believe you will do just fine!"

Zitao was so anxious that tears were about to fall: "The second young lady also wants Zitao to know where you live. The eldest young lady goes to look for you with Captain Du every day, and she has lost quite a bit of weight. The eldest young lady has the best relationship with the second young lady, and I assure the eldest young lady that we will never betray the young lady. Just tell me, and Zitao can often come to take care of you."

"Zhang Xiaoqiang, are you going crazy trying to find the news?" I walked to the office door and heard someone behind me talking to that dejected young man, their tone laced with mockery

You and Yu Ziyang should have your own lives. Outside of your marriage, I am merely a passerby

I sighed and turned to leave, but was stopped by a surprised voice: "Second Miss! Second Miss, you have finally returned! The master has been searching for you almost to the point of madness!"

Perhaps every young girl has her initial, most romantic dream. However, when dreams encounter love, there are no carriages filled with magnolia flowers, no pure white wedding dresses, and no churches or priests. This most ordinary, simplest, and most unpretentious wedding becomes romantic simply because of love.

Since the young lady went missing, Master Lu has visited several times. The master has already stated that if you are not found within a month, the engagement will be called off. Master Lu seems to be quite infatuated; you should at least inform him.

Hello, who are you looking for?" I asked cautiously, looking at the elderly lady in front of me, whose face was filled with anger

Yue Xiaoman sat on the bed, her face full of pride: "With your little tricks, you think you can deceive me? You will absolutely not go back. Our Ziyang was very worried when he saw you leave the house, following you out of fear that you might take a drastic step. He saw you buy a newspaper and rent an apartment here. Although I cannot learn your refined demeanor, you certainly cannot master the essentials of daily life. Right now, you are merely flooding someone else's house; you might even burn someone else's kitchen while cooking. Although I cannot learn your refined demeanor, you certainly cannot master the essentials of daily life. Right now, you are merely flooding someone else's house; you might even burn someone else's kitchen. I still think it is safer for me to keep an eye on you."

I do not need to take care of ... ... '' I am truly soft-hearted; Zitao's expression indeed moved me greatly, as if it would be a grave sin for me to just turn around and leave.

She placed a warm towel on my forehead, her eyes filled with anxiety. I felt a pain in my head as if it were about to split open, and a broken, muffled groan escaped from my throat

As Qin Shiyue spoke, he was about to leave with his beautiful assistant. The Spider waved at me and said, "You will be safe." But why did he want to protect me? I was merely an unintended part of his plan, and my love was just an incidental matter to him. He had used my feelings to get closer to me. Now, why was he picking up the stumbling block that had already been cast aside?

Then let us make Ziyang the second wife! The eldest sister guarantees that she will not bully you

Silly girl, what are you saying? I have no intention of driving you away. The days I spent studying with you were the happiest days of my life

I shook my head, feeling a chill creeping into my chest: "I will not go back. I do not wish to return to that place filled with intrigue and controversy"

The furniture in the house is covered with white cloth, and the European-style furniture stands cold and aloof like the remnants of the late Qing Dynasty. Surely, its owner must have once possessed such proud and youthful sentiments. For someone like me, who has never done housework, tidying up the room is an extremely tedious task. As I am meticulously cleaning the dressing table, I lift my head and see my own face.

Yue Xiaoman, furious, pinched my arm, her eyes blazing with anger: "You are truly driving me to the brink of madness with your sharp tongue. I do not intend to chase you away; you can stay as long as you wish. I am merely concerned that having been accustomed to the life of a young lady from the Ye family, you might find it difficult to endure such a frugal existence. I am currently teaching at an elementary school, earning very little each month, just enough to make ends meet. Having distanced ourselves from our parents, we must learn to live on our own." I am currently teaching at an elementary school, earning very little each month, just enough to make ends meet. Having distanced ourselves from our parents, we must learn to live on our own.

The beauty in the old apartment met with misfortune

I see that he is most likely attracted to the beauty of the young lady, and the young man is also experiencing the stirrings of spring in his heart

Qin Shiyue leaned against the table with a somewhat pretentious demeanor and said: "I only know that the person from earlier is a member of a very secretive underground detective agency. They take on various cases, are highly capable, but charge exorbitant fees. Moreover, they only accept trusted clients, and others cannot find their office location at all. I received a tip-off that they have been looking for Ye Bingqing recently, but the person searching for you is definitely not your father. According to my analysis, it is already well-known that Ye Guangrong is financing arms purchases, and the sudden disappearance of the arms has led some to suspect that your father had them moved in advance. I received a tip-off that they have been looking for Ye Bingqing recently, but the person searching for you is definitely not your father. According to my analysis, it is already well-known that Ye Guangrong is financing arms purchases, and the sudden disappearance of the arms has led some to suspect that your father had them moved in advance. Now your father has also placed many missing person advertisements, and everyone in Shanghai knows that Ye Guangrong's daughter is missing. It is likely that the person paying the underground detective agency is trying to find you, and then use you to coerce your father into revealing the true hiding place of the arms."

In a fit of anger, I kicked at his calf, but he deftly dodged it, and the smile in his eyes grew even more pronounced: "Do not flirt with me in front of a beautiful woman; I am not that kind of man. This beauty is my assistant, whom you have already met; she is the flower girl who used magnolia flowers to daze you. Her nickname is Spider, and from today on, I will have her protect you in secret."

Are you alright? Qin Shiyue helped the woman up and carefully examined her wounds while pressing her down onto a chair. I tend to be clumsy and inevitably bump into things, so I always carry a small first aid kit wherever I go. Seeing me skillfully take out the disinfectant, cotton balls, gauze, and medicine, the woman suddenly laughed, and I felt a sense of familiarity, yet I couldn't recall where I had seen her before. She said, "Mr. Qin, she is indeed very capable! It turns out that she really did remove that bullet for you." The woman suddenly laughed, and I felt a sense of familiarity, yet I couldn't recall where I had seen her before. She said, "Mr. Qin, she is indeed very capable! It turns out that she really did remove that bullet for you."

I still do not understand; all I know is that I have been used. Used by my father, used by Qin Shiyue and Lu Xingjiu. They approached me with intentions from the very beginning; it was just that I was too foolish, always trying to be clever on my own.

The moon of the Qin Dynasty is not concerned, still smiling brightly: "That is merely a naive thought held by those who are unaware. According to my investigation, your father does not know the whereabouts of that batch of arms. That batch of arms must have been seized by someone ahead of time, and your father has been kept in the dark all along"

In fact, my ability to bring you back this time was purely coincidental. We received orders from our superiors to retrieve a batch of arms before Qin Shiyue and Lu Xingjiu could acquire them. This batch of arms was originally purchased by the French consulate in the United Kingdom, intended for transport to Shanghai to prevent unrest from threatening their concessions and consulate. The entire world is currently experiencing turmoil, making sources of arms particularly precious. This batch of arms was secretly bought at a high price by the French consulate, and the direct person responsible for this task was Qin Shiyue. There is no wall in this world that does not let the wind through; at that time, a traitor sold the information about arms trading in the UK to members of the revolutionary organization. The revolutionaries were lacking in funds and could only secretly solicit sponsorship from patriotic individuals in the business community. Among them, a wealthy businessman with the surname Ye contributed nearly half of the expenses, making him the largest investor. At that time, the people here did not know that the arms were sold to the French consulate; the so-called insider merely wanted to make a fortune. He informed us of the dock where the arms were stored and allowed us to take away the arms that had already been purchased by the consulate. He poisoned all the guards, later claiming that the arms had been hijacked. Eventually, when the truth came to light, he vanished without a trace.

The young lad immediately pouted in disappointment: "You are looking for our boss, he is in the office inside, you can just knock on the door to enter."

"Silly girl, what are you looking at? Have you forgotten me after just half a day?" Yue Xiaoman exclaimed in surprise as she entered the door, surveying the house. "This apartment looks messy from the outside, but it's quite nice on the inside! It really suits your current identity as a fallen noble lady. I didn't expect that you would flood the place right after moving in; I knew you wouldn't be able to pull off anything glamorous."

After confirming that the person had walked far away, I hurriedly ran to my old apartment. I followed in and closed the door. The woman was lying on the floor, having bumped her head against the corner of the table, sustaining a very minor injury

What are you doing! I am in a hurry to push him away: I am going to call for help!

What?

Yue Xiaoman anxiously grabbed my hand and explained: "I wanted to tell you! But I was almost at the Ye family's gate, and from a distance, I saw you and Qin Shiyue coming out. At that moment, there were two people sneaking behind you, and I didn't dare to make a sound. Those people were after the arms; they are definitely not good people!"

Qiao had someone come to install a telephone, making it much more convenient for the newspaper to communicate. I have filled the balcony with various flowers and plants, and whenever I have free time, I help the elderly lady downstairs tend to her small garden. She spends her days fanning herself with a palm leaf, stubbornly saying that if the garden becomes overgrown, so be it; she does not care for those flowers and plants, finding them vulgar. Only you young people enjoy such frivolous things, having never experienced hardship and not knowing how to live.

"Silly girl, what foolish things are you saying? I am very happy!" Yue Xiaoman's embrace tightened even more, and she laughed loudly in my ear, but the damp tears fell onto my ear. They were warm.

I forced a smile and said, "It's hard to explain; in any case, I don't want to return to the Ye family right now. I need to work to support myself."

You didn't even let your parents know about your marriage; I wonder if the old-fashioned ones would be furious to find out you got married. I scoffed and said, "Well, if you insist on driving me away, I will just go tell them."

I asked with a blank expression, "Who among you can tell me what happened?"

This is an exceptionally simple house, with red brick walls covered in ivy, doors and windows with peeling paint, and white curtains that have turned yellow. It is not in a bustling city; outside the window is lush greenery, and unknown birds sing quietly, all of which inexplicably brings a sense of peace.

"Miss Er, I promise I will not betray you, just trust me this once." Zi Tao pleaded desperately

"How did you come here?" I said, feeling shy as I fidgeted with the hem of my skirt: "I was actually planning to go home..."

I couldn't help but smile as I held the photograph, wiping the dust off the frame with my sleeve

Qin Shiyue shook her finger proudly and said: "You are mistaken; I would never reveal a single piece of information to that person. I am so jealous that you are his fiancée, I would never tell him. If he wants to find you, he should figure it out himself. Why do you think so highly of me now? I am the villain, and I will never make it easy for my opponent"

"Qiao!" I rushed over to give him a big hug, and as my nose tingled, tears began to fall: "Heavens, how did you end up here? Weren't you in the UK as a doctor? How did you come to China?"

Why? I said: "Why are you doing this? I won't be grateful! Because I know you have ulterior motives. Is my existence so valuable to you?"

Underground Detective Agency

"Xiao Man?" I patted my groggy head and said, "How could it be you? I must still be dreaming. What are you doing back now? You should have run far away, never to be found by the Lu family..."

You are truly kind to me, and I really do not know how to repay you both

I remember that Yue Xiaoman once said that she does not like roses, as they are too gaudy and superficial. When she gets married, she hopes that her in-laws will send a carriage decorated with magnolia flowers to take her to the wedding. She wants to wear a pure white wedding dress to the church to receive the blessing of the pastor

Huanghua Morning Post

I finally understand why Zitao is so favored by her mother; she is indeed clever and understands reason. However, Lu Xingjiu probably wishes I were dead. No matter how much she talks, I will not go back. I shook my head and patted her hand: "Don't worry, I am living well outside and have found a job. When you go back, tell Madam and the old lady that you have seen me and that I am doing well, so they should not look for me or worry. I will not be going back now..." When you go back, tell Madam and the old lady that you have seen me and that I am doing well, so they should not look for me or worry. I will not be going back now..."

Alright, I formally appoint you as the translator for our Huanghua Morning Post. Whenever our chief reporter interviews foreigners, a translator must be utilized. I will introduce you to President Huang shortly; he is a very talented individual, and he is the one who named this morning paper. The name signifies the hope that the suffering of the people of Shanghai will become a thing of the past. The morning paper has only been published for half a month, and its influence is still limited; as long as you do not mind that my establishment is small, everything will be fine

Grain Full

I saw a lot of blood, bursting forth before my eyes like red fireworks. When the gun was aimed at my chest, Lu Xingjiu pushed me to the ground, his face contorted in pain

Hello, Boss Zhu, I am Ye Bingqing. I heard that your newspaper needs a translator, so I came here. I have stayed in the UK for nearly ten years, so speaking is not a problem, and my writing skills can be tested

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land

I took five hundred dollars to Yue Xiaoman, and she immediately noticed my empty wrist, her face turning pale: "Where did you get the money? Did you sell the bracelet?"

"What are you talking about? With such a good boss and such an excellent president, what right do I, a person with no way out, have to be picky?" I said with a smile, "When can I start working?"

"Why wasn't I informed about such a significant event as the wedding?" I sighed regretfully, "Did we not agree to be each other's bridesmaids?"

Although I feel heartbroken, I also understand that being without money is absolutely untenable. I took it to the pawnshop, and the owner of the pawnshop, who is quite knowledgeable, valued it highly, but he only offered a price of 1,000 dollars. I have encountered the true nature of merchants many times; after reminding him for quite a while, I insisted that he must keep the bracelet well preserved, as I will definitely redeem it within six months

I never thought that one day I would come out to take an exam, being too focused on promoting myself, when a pair of brown leather shoes caught my eye. Before I had the chance to lift my head, I was already embraced in someone's arms. His hug was too strong, and I was filled with anger and embarrassment; this person was simply too frivolous.

My sudden appearance has merely added considerable burden to their meager daily lives

What is mother doing? Second Aunt must be enjoying more freedom now that Third Aunt, her formidable rival, is no longer around. Third Aunt must be thoroughly experiencing the nuances of people's expressions. Xiao Feng still goes to school every day accompanied by his scholar. Yu Jie continues to date Du Ai every day. Father may still be worried about the unexplained disappearance of arms. Alternatively, he might also be concerned that this daughter, who has fallen into the outside world, will bring him trouble

I stopped her with a shake of my head: "I know you are worried about me. However, I am no longer the young lady of the Ye family; I need to live. No matter how important that bracelet is, it is still an external object and cannot compare to the urgency of the present."

I am wearing a simple floral old qipao of Yue Xiaoman, my face pale to the point of being almost transparent, and my lips cracked open with pink fissures. Indeed, autumn has arrived; the weather has turned cool, my lips have begun to peel, and at night, my bare calves feel chilly. During this time, the ladies would prepare a lip balm made of honey, egg yolk, and pollen to apply on their lips, which, after rinsing off in a few minutes, would become so tender that one could almost squeeze out moisture. However, I am now alone, no longer the young lady of the Ye family, and from now on, I have no valuable possessions to pawn, nor a distinguished family background to rely on. During this time, the ladies would prepare a lip balm made of honey, egg yolk, and pollen to apply on their lips, which, after rinsing off in a few minutes, would become so tender that one could almost squeeze out moisture. However, I am now alone, no longer the young lady of the Ye family, and from now on, I have no valuable possessions to pawn, nor a distinguished family background to rely on.

I rented an old two-bedroom apartment in a quiet residential area. The landlord is a woman from Suzhou with the surname Yang, delicate and graceful, her face serene when she smiles. This is the old apartment she lived in with her husband before their divorce, and she has been reluctant to rent it out, as it holds her most cherished memories. However, even the finest house requires maintenance; the old apartment, like a girl who is no longer appreciated, began to lose its charm and gradually aged. It was only then that Ms. Yang decided to rent out the apartment.

I stepped out of the door and let out a big sigh of relief. Xiaoman, thank you. I understand what you mean; you care about me, you only care about me, and you do not intend to hurt me. Even if everyone in the world were to hurt me, you would not hurt me. It’s just that I can no longer stay here.

"Qiao, you truly make me see you in a new light!" Just as I was feeling pleased, a sudden shock ran through my heart: "How did you find me?"

I forced a smile and said: "It seems it's not that simple. The Lu family and our Ye family seem to have some enmity. I don't understand why my father and that fat Lu are trying to paint a rosy picture. Now that the arms have fallen into your hands, those two are truly just celebrating in vain..."

I cannot forgive being used and deceived

A newspaper run by foreigners, yet the majority of the staff are still Chinese, merely funded by the foreigners. I deliberately applied some makeup to improve my complexion. The newspaper office was filled entirely with men, and upon seeing them, I couldn't help but feel significantly less confident.

There is no extra space at home for sleeping, so Yu Ziyang rolled up a bedding and went to sleep in the nearby school office. Although I felt guilty about it, I had no good ideas. Yue Xiaoman always comforted me, saying not to take it to heart, that we are sisters and it is only natural to help each other. The only valuable item I have on me is a jade bracelet. It was taken from my grandmother's wrist when she passed away. My grandmother came from a prestigious family, and that jade bracelet is quite valuable. Yue Xiaoman always comforted me, saying not to take it to heart, that we are sisters and it is only natural to help each other. The only valuable item I have on me is a jade bracelet. It was taken from my grandmother's wrist when she passed away. My grandmother came from a prestigious family, and that jade bracelet is quite valuable.

Zhang Xiaoqiang waved his hand in frustration: "To hell with you all! The president said that if the newspaper does not increase its circulation, you flashy cowards will have to go back to eating your own dung! Why aren't you working! News! The situation! The life and death of Shanghai! The future of China! You are the eyes of the people of Shanghai!"

I was taken aback, and she burst into laughter.

The woman spoke casually: "That person asked me if my name was Ye Bingqing. I said no, so he took out a photo to compare and interrogated me for a while. Indeed, I was not her. Then he got very angry and pushed me down and left."

You are truly generous, so I will not be polite at all!

Yue Xiaoman brought in a simple meal, and she nudged me with a face full of shyness: "Are you, the young lady, going to laugh at me again? Back then, I said I would never marry without a magnolia flower carriage and a church, but now I've been sent off with just a rented shabby apartment. However, I am already in this state, so you must have a grand wedding in the future, and at that time, you will have to make up for my share too"

There are no weapons beneath the ancestral grave of the Ye family. They should have been excavated a long time ago

Qin Shiyue was wearing a black trench coat, and he appeared exceptionally dashing. However, I was almost completely immune to such handsome appearances. I was eager to understand everything before me. After about five minutes, the man wearing a checkered cloth hat glanced around the corridor to ensure no one was present, and then hurriedly went downstairs

The steward said that foreign goods are nearly saturating the market, and the master has recently encountered a formidable opponent, seemingly intent on undermining the Ye family's business. It is quite a tricky situation, and the master has been more fatigued lately

"I am looking for you!" The old lady tapped the door with her cane and said: "You little girl who is not welcome, do you want to drown me! Quickly go and turn off the faucet in the kitchen! My house is flooded! You young people are all talk and no action! Hurry up and turn it off!"

A woman wearing the same style and floral pattern qipao as mine walked to the door to pick up the keys, when suddenly my door swung open. A man wearing a checkered cloth top hat forcefully pulled the woman in the floral qipao inside. I was left dumbfounded, feeling as if the hand on my mouth had loosened. Suddenly, I exerted force to pry that hand away and turned around.

I can also go teach. I can teach foreign languages and Chinese. I apologetically embraced Yue Xiaoman and said: "Xiaoman, I will move out early, so it won't affect your sweet life with Yu Ziyang"

Qin Shiyue turned around and revealed a devilishly charming smile: "To me, you are indeed very valuable right now. Am I satisfying you by saying this?"

Xiao Man! I happily rushed over and grabbed her hand: "You are so nice! Just now, I was almost scolded to death by that old lady. That old lady is much fiercer than Ye Xin's disciplinary director. Fortunately, I was pitiful enough for her to let me go."

The one named Yu Ziyang provided news to our newspaper. He heard that I was looking for Ye Bingqing and, knowing that I am an old friend of yours, decided to help with this matter. Qiao Sui furrowed his brow: "I saw the missing person notice your father published in the daily newspaper, and the Ye family's butler also came to our newspaper. I refused to publish it. What is going on here?"

"Miss, are you here to provide news tips?" A young lad enthusiastically rushed over, presenting a cup of tea to my hand

It is the blood of the old star road

Upon seeing Yu Ziyang, I couldn't help but think of Yu Zifan, which inevitably left me with some resentment. I heard that Yu Zifan has escaped from prison and is currently missing, which is a favorable outcome for Yu Ziyang. Yu Ziyang still looks delicate, but has lost quite a bit of weight. Yue Xiaoman has pickled a large jar of radishes, and their daily meals consist merely of plain rice and simple vegetables. Their lives are indeed quite frugal. Yue Xiaoman has pickled a large jar of radishes, and their daily meals consist merely of plain rice and simple vegetables. Their lives are indeed quite frugal

I hurriedly got out of the car; this is a street I am familiar with, and I could hardly control my footsteps as I walked forward. At the entrance of the alley, I looked at the Ye family's villa from a distance

I was filled with guilt, and could only lower my head as she scolded me relentlessly, wishing I could find a crack in the ground to hide in. The old lady did not take my money; she had already hired someone to clean. She did not welcome me as a new neighbor, rolling her eyes significantly. In the end, as she was leaving, she said half in anger and half in threat, "If there is a next time, don't think you can stay here."

"From Uncle Ye's reaction, it doesn't seem likely." Yue Xiaoman sighed helplessly, "Who isn't just experiencing empty joy? I wonder who is secretly laughing behind our backs. In any case, don't be sad. Once you feel a bit better, you can go back. Since nothing was unearthed from the Ye family's ancestral grave, with Uncle's standing in the business world, no one would dare to do anything to him. This can be considered a very good outcome for the Ye family as well."

Yue Xiaoman often says that I have become increasingly thick-skinned, and the old lady's tone is not kind, yet I keep going to her house. She lives alone, and her life is inevitably desolate, which probably has made her temperament rather difficult. That being said, Yue Xiaoman has many tasks; on one hand, she must act cautiously, and on the other hand, she fears being exposed and assassinated. In her words, this is a thrilling and exciting profession

This morning, I was in the wrong. You kindly gave me money, yet I spoke to you in that manner. Afterwards, I deeply regretted it

Is it my father who has relocated to another place

How could I lose you as a friend? China is my mother's hometown, and all my Chinese language skills were taught to me by you. I am already 24 years old, and apart from you, I have not used this language with anyone else. How could I possibly be willing to let go?" Qiao raised his eyebrows and said, "My Chinese name sounds beautiful, doesn't it? You once told me that pigs are actually very lovely animals, that rocks are the hardest things, and that your name contains the character 'qing', which signifies purity and elegance, emerging from the mud without being stained.

You must be happy

The laughter of two people brought a touch of vitality to the old apartment. I have to learn everything from scratch, and Yue Xiaoman is an excellent life coach, and fortunately, my ability to comprehend is relatively quick. However, on the morning newspaper placed by the bedside, the search for the Ye family's daughter occupied the entire page. Can I really start over?