Chapter Eighty-Five: The Person Who Refused to Give Up

  Cheng Zihan didn't have much impression of this so-called aunt, Cheng Huilan hadn't returned home since she got married because Liang Hao's family was quite well-off and she was afraid that her family would lose face.

  In Cheng Zihan's memory, this woman was a typical representative of being ruthless, unrighteous, disloyal and unfilial.

  Cheng Zihan had met her a number of times that could be counted on one hand.

  During every Chinese New Year and festival, Cheng Huilan never returned home to visit her parents, nor did she ever give a single penny to Lai Ying and Cheng Shihao.

  Later, when Cheng Shihao passed away, he returned, but it was for the purpose of fighting over the family property.

  Cheng Hai finally gave her some money, and she calmed down and left.

  But still told outsiders that Cheng Hai bullied her and occupied those family properties that belonged to her.

  Later on, when Lai Ying died, Cheng Zihan's memory became even clearer, because many unpleasant things happened that time, and Li Lan was also ill for this matter.

  To sum up, Cheng Zihan didn't have a good impression of Cheng Huilan and could even be said to dislike her.

  I suddenly saw her here today, of course, it was a bit unexpected.

  Cheng Huilan also saw Cheng Zihan return, she walked over with a smug face, glanced at Duan Yitong next door again, and asked, "Zihan, are you done with class? I came here to help your dad manage the plantation. Not that I'm saying it, but the quality of employees here is really too low, they need to be trained properly. As for salary, my requirements aren't high either, just give me around 8,000 to 10,000 yuan a month and we're good, after all, we're all one big family, no need to quibble over these things."

  After hearing Cheng Huilan's words, the corners of Cheng Zihan's mouth twitched violently, and she really wanted to give a loud slap to the thick-skinned woman in front of her, slapping her face against the wall.

  Cheng Zihan smiled coldly and said to Cheng Huilan, "Sorry, Second Aunt, but I'm afraid we can't accommodate a great Bodhisattva like you here. We already have enough personnel, and I don't think their quality is bad in any way."

  Cheng Huilan's face changed upon hearing this, and she coldly pointed at Cheng Zihan, scolding: "You little wild seed, what place do you have to speak here? Your father is the master of this house, and he hasn't even spoken yet! When did you get a turn to speak? I'm giving you face by talking to you for two sentences, do you think I'm happy to manage your family's rotten affairs?"

  Listening to Cheng Huilan's words, Duan Yitong, who was standing behind Cheng Zihan, changed his face and shot a glance at Cheng Huilan, as if he wanted to go up and slap her to death.

  Cheng Zihan, however, simply gave Cheng Huilan a silly look and then turned to the people standing in line and said, "What are you all doing? How can you let some mad dogs in here so casually? You don't even know who the master is, yet you're barking loudly and wildly. Get out of my sight!"

  Cheng Zihan has spoken, and everyone immediately became excited.

  They were just considering Cheng Huilan's identity, so they didn't dare to drive her out. Otherwise, where would she have the nerve to be so arrogant here?

  As a result, this woman really didn't know what was good for her. She hadn't even figured out who the owner of the garden was and yet she came here to stir up trouble. Now that they had Cheng Zihan's order, everyone immediately swarmed forward and directly threw Cheng Huilan out of the garden.

  Cheng Zihan looked at her coldly, and when everyone else had returned, she coldly ordered: "All of you, remember this! From now on, this person is blacklisted from our plantation! Never let her in again!"

  "Good!" The crowd cheered loudly.

  "Zi Han, you're too easy on her." Duan Yi Tong still had a grudge against Cheng Hui Lan for scolding Cheng Zi Han just now.

  Cheng Zihan smiled and glanced at Duan Yitong, she naturally knew that Duan Yitong was protecting her and couldn't bear to see others bully her. However, Cheng Huilan hadn't done anything too excessive, and in front of so many people, Cheng Zihan still needed to consider Cheng Hai's face. But as for how to deal with her later, that was a different story.

  After all, Cheng Zihan really understood this greedy woman too well, she would definitely come again.

  However, Cheng Huilan has returned, and it's estimated that Cheng Huiling won't be far behind. These two sisters have one aspect that is really similar - when there's a benefit to be had, they absolutely won't miss out.

  Now they all think about Cheng Hai becoming rich and want to take care of them as younger siblings.

  "Do you think I'm that kind of person who's so easy to bully?" Cheng Zihan looked at Duan Yitong with a faint gaze, smiling as she asked back.

  Duan Yitong looked at Cheng Zihan and felt that Cheng Zihan seemed to be different from before, she was no longer the same Cheng Zihan as in those years.

  But then again, if I were to be reborn once more, how could things possibly remain the same as before?

  It's just like her, she has changed too.

  Duan Yitong smiled and didn't say anything else.

  Cheng Huilan didn't expect Cheng Zihan to be so inconsiderate of her face, and actually directly drove her out. It's also strange that today at the plantation, neither Cheng Hai nor Li Lan were seen.

  However, Tong Hui Lan naturally also saw that the nursery here really had a lot of money. Just by looking at the number of flowers and trees, without considering the price, she knew they were worth a lot of money.

  She was so eager that she insisted on going into the plantation to work this time.

  But now it seems there's no other way with Cheng Zihan around, I have to think of a way to find Cheng Hai first.

  Cheng Hai has always been soft-hearted, after all they are brothers and sisters, he won't directly refuse her, so this way there is an opportunity.

  Cheng Huilan smiled complacently and hurriedly turned around to go home. She still had to discuss with Liang Hao, who was initially unwilling to come but was dragged here by her. If he knew how profitable the plantation was, he would definitely be willing to stay too.

  Cheng Huilan calculated in her heart and hurried back to Li's Village.

  On the farm, Cheng Hai is checking a new batch of cattle and sheep with the workers. After what happened last time, Cheng Hai is being especially careful now. He has repeatedly checked the pasture to make sure there are no weeds that can harm livestock before feeling at ease.

  The cattle and sheep as well as the piglets are inspected on a weekly basis, and once a month they undergo a thorough examination to ensure that they have not ingested any unhealthy food and also to guarantee that they do not contract any bacterial infections.

  "This batch of cattle and sheep is fine, you've all worked hard. This month, each person will be rewarded with 100 yuan. Continue to work hard in the future." Finally finished checking, looking at the inspection report in his hand, Cheng Hai smiled and said to the workers beside him.

  "Wah." The workers around cheered up, with bonuses they were naturally delighted.

  Cheng Hai said a few more words to them before going to see how Li Lan was doing.

  Li Lan is in charge of the orchard and vegetable field in the breeding farm. Now is the time to harvest vegetables, because a new agricultural market is about to be built and put into use, this batch of fresh vegetables should just catch up.

  Li Lan is also uncertain in her heart and doesn't know if she can sell it for a good price at that time.

  However, the farmer's market has already been advertised and will open in three days. At that time, Li Lan will go there to manage the entire farmer's market. She has never done such a thing before, so she naturally feels some pressure and is more afraid that she will not do well.

  "Wife, what's wrong here?" Looking at Li Lan standing under a longan tree with a frown, Cheng Hai couldn't help but walk over and ask with concern.

  Li Lan came back to her senses when she heard Cheng Hai's voice, looked at him and sighed, "Ah Hai, in a few days that farmer's market is going to start business, Zi Han asked me to manage it, you also know me, I've never done this kind of thing in my life, I didn't even finish elementary school, how can I manage such a big farmer's market?"

  Cheng Hai thought it was something else, but as soon as he heard about this matter, he immediately became happy. "You, really are good at worrying unnecessarily! Didn't Zi Han tell you? She's hired a team of professional managers, all you need to do is watch them and learn from them properly. In fact, she also wants to give you an opportunity to learn, so you won't spend your whole life with your face in the mud."

  Li Lan suddenly realized and said that such a large market would entrust her, someone who didn't understand anything, to manage it, and now she knew the reason.

  But with Cheng Hai's words, she was also relieved.

  "After some thought, he looked at Cheng Hai with a hint of confusion and said: 'Ah Hai, I have something else I want to talk to you about.'"

  Cheng Hai held Li Lan in his arms and took advantage of the fact that there was no one around to kiss her forehead, then asked: "What's wrong?"

  "It's like this, you also know that my younger brother has been working in the factory since he graduated from junior high school. Recently, because he was injured by a machine and cut his hand, he came back home to rest. I want him to come over here to help out, what do you think?" Li Lan seemed to be somewhat embarrassed to mention this matter, carefully looking at Cheng Hai.

  "What's wrong with that? What's our relationship? We're husband and wife, and your brother is someone I understand the most, he's also a down-to-earth person who gets things done. You can rest assured and let him come over, I'll just mention it to Zihan." Cheng Hai thought it was no big deal, but seeing Li Lan being so cautious, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  Li Lan also smiled, but what she was most worried about wasn't this. She naturally knew her own brother best, and if he came over, Cheng Zihang probably wouldn't mind too much either, because Cheng Zihang had the best relationship with his uncle, so there definitely wouldn't be a problem. However, what she was more worried about was that her small village was small and didn't have any big secrets. If Li Jingyao really came over, and other people also started clamoring to come over, this place wasn't some kind of refugee camp after all. If they really did start coming one after another in a group, then what would happen?

  Li Lan expressed her concerns.

  Cheng Hai also furrowed his brow, this was indeed possible.

  People in the countryside can't keep secrets, and they're only afraid that if Cheng Hai's side becomes prosperous, it will be spread back to Li Lan's hometown. I'm sure many people are envious. If they really work hard, it doesn't matter if they come. What's feared is those who rely on their age and status, coming will just cause trouble.

  "It's okay, I'm going to the plantation this afternoon anyway, and I'll ask Zi Han about it." Cheng Hai patted Li Lan's shoulder and said.

  Li Lan nodded, and now it can only be like this.

  After finishing his work at the breeding farm in the morning, Cheng Hai went directly to the plantation.

  When they arrived at the orchard, it was exactly one o'clock. Cheng Zihan and Duan Yitong had just finished eating and were walking back from the food stalls.

  Cheng Zihan saw Cheng Hai from afar and shouted: "Dad."

  Cheng Hai walked over, "Zihan, this is..."

  "Dad, her name is Duan Yitong, she's a new classmate and also my good friend." Cheng Zihan simply introduced the two.

  Duan Yitong smiled sweetly and greeted Cheng Hai, "Uncle."

  Cheng Hai nodded in response, then said to Cheng Zihan, "Zihan, I have some things I'd like to discuss with you."

  Cheng Zihan nodded and said to Duan Yitong: "Yitong, I have something to discuss with my dad, you go rest at my place first."

  Cheng Zihan said and directly handed the room key to Duan Yitong.

  Duan Yitong nodded and walked away with the key.

  Cheng Zihan looked at Duan Yitong's back, then turned her head to look at Cheng Hai, and only asked: "Dad, is there anything else you need to discuss with me? Can't you just make your own decisions after I've told you some things?"

  Cheng Zihan really didn't want things to become so awkward between father and daughter, having to discuss every little thing back and forth, how troublesome.

  "It's like this, your mom wants to get your younger uncle to come over and help out, but she's also worried that if she calls him over, the people from her hometown will follow suit and all come over too. So I wanted to discuss with you how to handle this situation." Cheng Hai was most afraid of these kinds of family relationships, where everyone is related and it's hard to directly refuse someone, but if they really do bring all these people in, it'll be a real hassle to manage them.

  There are some relatives who don't understand human feelings and worldly affairs, seeing that you're doing well they think of coming to take a share of your good fortune, they come eagerly but can't understand other people's hints, and refuse to leave.

  "So it's about this matter? That's simple, we now have a company that's not small in scale, right? The plantation and breeding grounds, including the personnel on the real estate side, all have specialized departments managing them. If someone wants to come, they can go to the HR department for registration, and the HR department will conduct a special assessment. If they're qualified, they can stay; if not, sorry, please leave. We don't give any face to our relatives, let alone others. Since we have a company with rules and regulations, let's just follow the procedures. You go back and tell your mom to rest assured, and have her send people over. I still trust my brother-in-law's character; if he really wants to come, I welcome him anytime. As for those who want to take advantage of the situation, they'll have to pass the five gates and behead the six generals first." Actually, even if Li Lan didn't mention it, Cheng Zihuan was already thinking of going over to invite Li Jingyao to help out. Li Jingyao is an expert in breeding and planting, whether it's fruit trees or livestock; he has a lot of experience, and if he came, he would definitely be able to lend a hand.

  Moreover, Li Jingyao is very diligent and will not be lazy. Now the breeding farm over there has also started to develop, it just needs such talents to come and help.

  As for those extreme relatives, Cheng Zihan actually already had a countermeasure.

  If she really had to deal with them one by one, she would feel mentally exhausted, so it's better to just let the HR department handle it.

  After all, they are professional learners of human resource management. With Cheng Zihan's arrangement, dealing with those people is simply easy as pie.

  Cheng Hai felt relieved after hearing Cheng Zihan's words.

  "Dad, Second Aunt also came today and I drove her away." Cheng Zihan couldn't help but interrupt a sentence as she saw the look on Cheng Haishan's face.

  As expected, Cheng Hai's face changed greatly upon hearing this.

  "What is she doing here?" The relationship between Cheng Hui Lan and Cheng Hai had never been good. When Cheng Hai married Li Lan, she almost caused them to divorce.

  Cheng Hai had an intense hatred for Cheng Huilan.

  As soon as he thought of what happened back then, he couldn't help but want to slap Cheng Hui Lan to death!

  Even now, I still feel a lingering sense of fear, even though it's been ten years since it happened.

  "She wanted to be in charge of the plantation, but I had her thrown out and ordered that she never be allowed back in."

  Cheng Hai rarely had such an extreme reaction. However, Cheng Zihan also knew that Li Lan was very resentful of Cheng Hui Lan, but the reason, she never mentioned it.

  However, Cheng Zihan knew that it was normal for sisters-in-law to have a bad relationship, especially since Cheng Huilan was still the same person, and Li Lan not getting along with her wasn't unexpected.

  But now it seems there's still something she doesn't know about.

  "Ah, this woman is very vicious, you'd better be careful, it's best not to let her appear in the plantation." Cheng Hai spoke with such a tone and attitude for the first time, his eyes even burning with hatred.

  Cheng Zihan's mind was even more puzzled, but she knew that Hui Lan would definitely not let her appear here again.

  Cheng Hai stayed in the garden for a while before leaving first. Cheng Zihan saw that he seemed to be in a bad mood, so she didn't keep him there, but she was very curious about what had happened between Cheng Hailan and Cheng Hai in the past that would make Cheng Hai, who had always been good-tempered, hate her so much.

  In Cheng Zihan's limited memory, although Cheng Hai and Cheng Huilan had a bad relationship, they never hated each other this much.

  In the afternoon, Qin Ke Xiu really came back as Qin Jing said, quietly lying on the table in a daze.

  Cheng Zihan still saw him so lost for the first time, and couldn't help but worry. Thinking of Qin Jing saying that today was Qin Kexiu's mother's memorial day, she felt even more heartache for this child.

  "Qin Kexiu, what's wrong?" Walking in front of Qin Kexiu, Cheng Zihan asked softly.

  Qin Kexiu raised his head, his eyes still a bit dazed, but he just stared straight at Cheng Zihuan without saying a word.

  Qin Kexiu's reaction made Cheng Zihan feel a little puzzled, just wanting to speak up, but then heard Qin Kexiu say, "Cheng Zihan, you shouldn't get close to me, leave quickly."

  Qin Ke's words left Cheng Zihan somewhat perplexed, but she knew that something must have happened, and this matter was definitely related to Qin Jing.

  "Good." She didn't say a word and directly went back to her own seat and sat down, intentionally making a big noise.

  Qin Jing, sitting not far behind Qin Kexiu, furrowed her brow and gazed coldly at Qin Kexiu.

  Cheng Zihan suddenly turned around and glared at her fiercely, scaring her into quickly withdrawing her gaze, not daring to look at Qin Kexiu again.

  Cheng Zihan's heart was clear and calm, and indeed this matter had something to do with Qin Jing.

  It seems I'm really too kind to myself!

  Nothing happened in the afternoon, Qin Kesu was not in the mood, and he was distracted for an entire afternoon. As soon as school was over, he grabbed his backpack and left directly.

  Qin Jing hesitated for a moment and then hastily followed him out.

  Cheng Zihan thought for a moment, but didn't catch up.

  Duan Yitong walked over at this time and patted her shoulder, "Zihan, let's go."

  Cheng Zihan turned around and smiled at her before getting up and heading back to the plantation with her.

  As soon as they entered the plantation, Cheng Zihan felt that something was off about the atmosphere.

  Cheng Hai and Li Lan were both there, both with anxious faces. As soon as they saw Cheng Zihang return, they hastily got up and walked over.

  "Cheng Zihan felt a little strange in her heart and opened her mouth to ask: 'Dad, Mom, what's wrong?'"

  "Zihan, Zihan, Zixi, Zixi she's gone!" Li Lan's voice choked, her eyes red and swollen as if she had cried already.

  Cheng Zixi usually finishes school at around 4:30 in kindergarten, and both Cheng Hai and Li Lan would go to pick her up at this time. However, when the two of them arrived at the kindergarten today, they heard from Cheng Zixi's teacher that she had been picked up by someone at noon!

  Cheng Hai and Li Lan were immediately flustered, sending people to search everywhere while also rushing back to the plantation to see if Cheng Zihuan had any ideas.

  "What's going on? Where did she go?" Cheng Zihan's face sank, and he asked coldly.

  "Miss, we've already sent someone to investigate." Han Tian walked over and said to Cheng Zihan. Han Tian was the bodyguard left by Han Jingchen to protect Cheng Zihan.

  Because Cheng Zihan had some martial arts skills to protect herself, and bringing two bodyguards to school was too showy, she let Han Tian stay behind at the plantation to be in charge of training and managing the security guards here.

  Another bodyguard, Han Xuan, had also been arranged to go to the breeding farm.

  Cheng Zihan nodded, but she had already made some guesses in her heart.

  She hesitated for a moment before saying to Cheng Hai: "Dad, I think we need to go back."

  Cheng Hai immediately understood what Cheng Zihan meant, his face changed color, he snorted and went down to make arrangements.

  Cheng Zihan and Cheng Hai returned to the Cheng family home, where Lai Ying was cooking in the kitchen. Cheng Shihao sat in the living room reading a newspaper. Cheng Shan and Liu Ying had not yet returned from their outing. The living room also held Cheng Hui-lan and her husband, as well as two children. And among them was unexpectedly Cheng Zixi!

  Cheng Zihan walked into the living room with big strides, and as soon as Cheng Zixi saw her, she immediately ran over to hug her legs, looking up at her with a pitiful expression that seemed on the verge of tears.

  Cheng Zihan rubbed her head and comforted her for a few words, watching Cheng Zixi's emotions calm down before handing her over to Cheng Hai and Li Lan behind him.

  Cheng Zixi saw her father and mother, so she was also happy, and then snuggled into Cheng Hai's arms to act coquettishly.

  Cheng Zihan walked over and sat down in front of Cheng Huilan, not even bothering to turn around, and coldly said: "Speak, what is it that you've been racking your brains to do?"

  Cheng Huilan raised an eyebrow, coldly gazing at Cheng Zihan, then glanced at Cheng Hai behind him. "Big brother, what's going on? You don't dare to come talk to me yourself, so you're sending a junior to discuss things with me?"

  "Stop giving me nonsense! If you have something to say, say it quickly! If you have farted, let it out quickly! Once you've finished talking and farting, get the hell out of here! Go back where you came from! This is not a place for you to be reckless! If I'm not happy, I'll make sure you come in standing and leave lying down!" Cheng Zihan slammed his hand on the table in front of him, clearly enraged.

  Liang Shicheng and Liang Xue had never seen such a scene before, they were so scared that they hid behind Liang Hao's back. Liang Shicheng only exposed half of his face, secretly sizing up Cheng Zihuan, feeling that she seemed to have changed a lot.

  Cheng Huilan sneered, ignoring Cheng Zihan's threat, and coldly looked at Cheng Hai, "Big brother, is this how you teach your daughter? You've taught her to be so unruly and ill-mannered. If you don't know how to educate your daughter, I wouldn't mind helping you out."

  Cheng Huilan said, suddenly raised her hand and was about to slap Cheng Zihan's face.

  How could Cheng Zihan let her get away with it? Just as she raised her hand, she directly picked up the scissors on the table and stabbed them fiercely towards her palm.

  Cheng Huilan never thought that Cheng Zihan would be so ruthless and actually dare to lay hands on her!

  Cheng Huilan got married before Cheng Zihan was born, so this is their first meeting. Naturally, Cheng Huilan doesn't know what kind of person Cheng Zihan is. But now it seems that he's absolutely a ruthless and cruel person!

  She hastily withdrew her hand, and the scissors grazed her arm, leaving only a bloodless scratch.

  Cheng Huilan glared at Cheng Zihan with a fierce expression and scolded: "How dare you lay hands on me?"

  Cheng Zihan's eyes narrowed, coldly staring at Cheng Huilan. "No one can question my father like this in front of me! You're no exception! What are you? What qualifications do you have to blame him? Hmph, a disloyal and unfilial beast like you also dares to speak so loudly?"

  "You!" Cheng Huilan understood the meaning behind Cheng Zihan's words, her face flushing with anger, she suddenly stood up and pointed at Cheng Zihan, her hand still shaking.

  "How dare you be so disrespectful!" Cheng Huilan glared at her for half a day, unable to utter a single word of rebuttal, and finally could only grit her teeth and curse.

  Cheng Zihan sneered, "In my eyes, you don't deserve the words 'respect' and 'superior'. Cheng Huilan, my patience is limited. You'd better not provoke me again. Get out of here immediately! Otherwise, next time this pair of scissors in my hand will be stabbing your throat!"

  Cheng Huilan's chest heaved violently as she gritted her teeth and stared at Cheng Zihan. Seeing that Cheng Hai had not uttered a single word throughout the entire process, she became even more enraged and couldn't help but berate him: "Are you just going to stand by and watch your daughter bully me like this?"

  "Shut up! Don't you have any shame left? How can you say such things with a straight face? Don't you feel embarrassed, I don't even have the face to show myself! Cheng Hui Lan, Zi Han and Zi Xi are all my precious babies! If anyone dares to harm them in the slightest, I won't let it go! Today, if nothing happens to Zi Xi, that's for the best. But if something like this happens again next time, don't blame me for not considering brotherly love!" Cheng Hai was also furious, his eyes twitching with rage as he growled in a low voice.

  Li Lan stood beside her all along, now Cheng Zixi shrank behind her, hugging her. But she just stared blankly at Cheng Hui Lan, as if recalling something.

  Cheng Hai's voice finally brought her back to her senses, and tears fell uncontrollably.

  Cheng Zihan looked at Li Lan who was crying silently, her eyes became even colder.

  However, she seemed to have heard something in Cheng Hai's words.

  Is this Cheng Huilan, wouldn't she have some kind of improper feelings towards her own big brother?

  "What sibling relationship? Who is your sibling? I'm not your sister!" Cheng Hui Lan didn't expect that today, Cheng Hai would still speak to her like this. In a fit of anger, she didn't even consider Liang Hao who was still standing beside her and directly shouted out.

  As soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it and turned her head to look at Liang Hao. She saw that Liang Hao was looking at her with a face full of anger. She quickly wanted to explain, "Ahao listen to me explain, things are not what you think they are."

  Liang Hao, however, coldly shook off her hand and glared at her, gritting his teeth: "I thought you were in such a hurry to rush back! It turns out you've been hiding so many things from me! Who is he? Is he your brother or what? You'd better tell me the truth!"

  Liang Hao's rough movement caused Cheng Hui Lan to fall onto the sofa, she lifted her head and looked at Liang Hao, with infinite sadness in her eyes.

  Li Lan could no longer bear it and directly pulled Cheng Zixi out.

  Cheng Zihan took a glance at Li Lan's back, furrowed her brow, and then subconsciously looked at Cheng Hai again.

  Cheng Hai didn't go see Cheng Hui Lan, and almost at the moment Li Lan turned around, he immediately chased out.

  It seems that no matter what time it is, Cheng Hai's heart has always been the same, he only loves Li Lan.

  As for Cheng Huilan, it's just a joke.

  Cheng Zihan coldly stared at Cheng Huilan, and couldn't help but add fuel to the fire: "Cheng Huilan, you really are shameless! You even dare to like my own older brother, don't tell me you also want to climb into my dad's bed and change from being my aunt to becoming my stepmother?"

  Cheng Zihan said no more and didn't look at Cheng Huilan's ashen face again, turning around and leaving.

  This woman is getting more and more disgusting, really can't stand it anymore.

  Cheng Zihan had known for a long time that Cheng Hai and Cheng Huilan were not born to the same father, but after all, they shared the same mother and had blood ties. How depraved would someone have to be to want to be with their own older brother? Cheng Huilan was truly disgusting, making Cheng Zihan feel like vomiting.

  No wonder she didn't come back for so many years after getting married, no wonder every time she looked at Cheng Hai, her eyes were so strange, it turns out to be like this.

  Cheng Zihan has basically confirmed that Cheng Hui Lan must have done something very shameful back then, which is why Cheng Hai hates her so much.

  Found Cheng Zixi, and the family of four returned to the plantation.

  The old house on that side is now empty, because Cheng Hai and Li Lan are mostly in the breeding farm, and at night they go back to the dormitory of the planting garden to rest. Cheng Zixi is also attending kindergarten in Wangcheng, and it's more convenient to live in the planting garden.

  Cheng Zihan thought that after this time, Cheng Huilan would know to leave by herself, but later events made Cheng Zihan truly understand what it means to be shameless and invincible! Because Cheng Huilan was simply at the highest level of shamelessness!

  Li Lan was sulky all the way, and Cheng Hai sitting beside her felt somewhat at a loss.

  Cheng Zihan found it amusing, her parents' feelings were always so good, and couldn't be ruined by ordinary little things.

  This Cheng Huilan actually still dares to dream of being with Cheng Hai, it's simply a foolish fantasy.

  That night, Cheng Hai didn't say anything either, and at night he probably thought of a way to coax Li Lan.

  The next morning, Cheng Zihan saw that the couple was still in a loving and harmonious state, holding hands as they went to the breeding farm together.

  Cheng Zihan instructed Han Tian to take Cheng Zixi to kindergarten, and because of what happened yesterday, she directly let Han Tian guard outside the kindergarten to protect Cheng Zixi.

  The National Day is approaching, so these two days have started to see a lot of people busy hanging red lanterns on the trees on both sides of the road, and the roadside is also filled with colorful flags. The five-color flags are flying in the wind.

  Cheng Zihan and Duan Yitong walked hand in hand to school with high spirits.

  There are only three days left until National Day, and as usual, the school will have a seven-day holiday. Duan Yitong will go back to the Duan family at that time and cannot continue to flow down to accompany Cheng Zihan.

  What made Cheng Zihan worried happened again. Qin Kexiu was gone, and this time Qin Jing also disappeared together with him.

  Cheng Zihan was a bit distracted all morning, and as soon as school let out, he didn't even have time to say hello to Duan Yitong before rushing straight to Qin Kexiu's residence.

  The house is empty and tidy, with everything cleaned up. Even the shoes at the entrance have been put away. There are no clothes belonging to Qin Ke Xiu in sight, and a layer of white cloth has been spread over the sofa and other furniture.

  Cheng Zihan walked into Qin Kexiu's room, which was also empty. In front of the window, a string of wind chimes still hung, which Cheng Zihan had bought and given to Qin Kexiu when they went to the night market in Wangcheng together one day. He hadn't taken it with him.

  The window wasn't closed, and when the wind blew, the wind chime made a crisp sound.

  Cheng Zihan reached out and touched the small blue dolphin under the wind chime, looking a bit dazed.

  Qin Kexiu left just like that, without even saying goodbye.

  Then where did he go? Nan City? Back to Qin Hongwei's side?

  Isn't he very disgusted with Qin Hongwei? How could he suddenly go back to his side?

  And then there's Qin Jing, what exactly did Qin Jing say and do to Qin Kexiu.

  Incidentally, Cheng Zihan saw a note on the table that was being pressed down by a thick book.

  Cheng Zihan picked it up, and on the top were scribbled a few big words: Zihan, I'm leaving, take care. Signed Qin Kexiu.

  She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, smiled self-deprecatingly, and then picked up the note, dismantled the wind chime, put it away, before leaving Qin Kexiu's house.

  He left and probably won't come back, don't know when we can see each other again.

  When she returned to the plantation, Cheng Zihan's mood was still a bit down.

  Duan Yitong had returned early and was happily following Qin Kexiu, running back and forth in the plantation.

  It's clear that Duan Yitong seems to like Qin Kexiu very much, every time she sees him, she smiles especially happily, such a smile is not unfamiliar to Cheng Zihan, in her previous life, every time she saw Zhou Ziran, she would also smile so happily.

  "Zi Han?" A puzzled voice sounded behind Cheng Zi Han, who turned around to see Han Yi standing under the lamp light. The dim yellow light cast on him made him look somewhat unreal.

  "Heyi, didn't you go back?" Cheng Zihan was somewhat surprised. She hadn't seen Heyi for the past two days and thought that due to Han Bozun's pressure, he had returned to the Han household first.

  "No, I've been investigating the corruption of officials in Wang City recently, so I haven't had much time to appear. My uncle asked me to tell you to be more careful, he has an urgent matter to attend to and can't continue to protect you." Han Yi shook his head and smiled as he said this.

  Cheng Zihan seemed somewhat disheartened and didn't seem to want to talk, when she heard the news of Han Jingchen's departure, she only responded with an "oh" and remained silent.

  Han Yi was a bit curious, Cheng Zihan rarely had such a lost mood, and couldn't help but ask: "Zihan, what's wrong? Got something on your mind?"

  Cheng Zihan looked at Han Yi and sighed after a long time.

  Her heart's concerns seemed like they could only be shared with this boy in front of her.

  After sorting out the feelings in her heart, Cheng Zihan pulled Han Yi to find a quiet corner and hid in it. The surroundings were all trees, very secluded, and generally would not be discovered by people.

  "Qin Kexiu has left." Cheng Zihan said with a frown.

  Han Yi was taken aback and subconsciously looked outside, where Qin Kexiu was happily chatting with a beautiful young girl.

  Cheng Zihan saw Han Yi's confusion, and with a bitter smile, explained: "I'm not talking about that Qin Kexiu, but the little bald head, you remember him, right? He's also called Qin Kexiu. But looking at two people who look alike and have the same name really gives me a headache, so I gave them different nicknames, and usually call them that."

  Han Yi suddenly realized, Qin Guangtou, Han Yi of course recognized him, looked almost identical to Qin Kexiu, but every time he came, he would only follow behind Cheng Zihan, and for a while, he liked to tinker with things in the medicine garden with Xu Pei.

  "So you were talking about him. What's wrong with him?" Han Yi looked at Cheng Zihan, who seemed unhappy, and asked hurriedly.

  Cheng Zihan propped her chin with one hand, gazing at the light outside that spilled in and cast dappled shadows on the floor. It was a long time before she spoke up in a hushed tone: "He's Qin Hongwei's illegitimate son. The first time I saw him, I was startled too - how could there be someone who looked exactly like Qin Kexiu? Afterwards, I beat him up badly, and he suddenly became very well-behaved, studying very hard and trying his best to become excellent. This time, he even got the top score in the whole class."

  Cheng Zihan was lost in her memories, those days she spent with Qin Kexiu were truly happy and joyful, as if time had reversed, and she had really returned to her childhood, when she was still a naive and innocent little girl, dreaming of being a princess.

  Pulling Han Yi, Cheng Zihan chattered and said a lot of words, those happy days she spent with Qin Kexiu, the days they made jokes together. When saying these things, Cheng Zihan's eyes were shining brightly, sparkling with an inexplicable light.

  Han Yi quietly listened without interrupting her reminiscence.

  After finishing speaking, Cheng Zihan leaned on Han Yi's slender shoulder, her voice was hollow and ethereal, as if it came from a very distant place.

  Han Yi lowered his head and only then discovered that Cheng Zihan had fallen asleep, with sparkling water droplets still clinging to the curled lashes, it was unclear whether they were tears or dew accidentally gotten on.

  When Han Yi carried Cheng Zihan out of the woods, Qin Kexiu and Duan Yitong happened to be walking back. As soon as Qin Kexiu saw Han Yi carrying Cheng Zihan, his face changed.

  He used to take Chang Zihang over without saying a word, bowing his head and looking at the small body in his arms, sighing constantly.

  Han Yi looked at him and thought it was funny, then said: "She was in a bad mood just now, didn't see you, pulled me to chat, and ended up falling asleep while chatting. You quickly send her back to rest."

  Qin Kesou nodded and gave Han Yi a somewhat hostile glance, which made Han Yi want to laugh.

  Qin Kexiu's thoughts about Cheng Zihan, probably only the two parties themselves don't know, but these onlookers can all see clearly.

  But Qin Ke Xiu looks like he's already 27 or 28, while Cheng Zi Han is only 8 years old. This seems a bit... unsuitable. From what Han Jin Chen said, it seems he strongly opposes an older man dating a much younger girl.

  At the time when Han Yi's thoughts were flying around, Qin Kexiu had already taken Cheng Zihang upstairs in his arms.

  Duan Yitong gazed at Qin Kexiu's back, her eyes complex with envy, jealousy, and even a hint of resentment.

  Cheng Zihan slept very comfortably that night. By the time he woke up the next day, the sun had already risen high in the sky.

  She suddenly jumped up, looked at the time and shouted loudly!

  It's going to be late this time!

  Why didn't Tong call me to wake up and go to school this morning?

  Cheng Zihan got up when Duan Yitong had already returned to the classroom.

  Cheng Zihan arrived late in a grand manner, but the teacher didn't say anything and politely let her in.

  Cheng Zihan glanced at Duan Yitong and saw that she was lying on the table in a daze, her eyes empty and unaware of what she was thinking.

  It wasn't until the end of class that Cheng Zihan finally turned around and glared at Duan Yitong, pretending to be angry: "Yitong, why didn't you wake me up?"

  Duan Yitong gave her a faint glance, "You're not worried about being late."

  Cheng Zihan was taken aback, feeling that Duan Yitong seemed a bit off, and carefully asked: "Yitong, what's wrong? Was I grinding my teeth in my sleep last night and disturbing you? Or did I talk in my sleep?"

  Duan Yitong shook his head, "No, I've been out for a long time and just miss my grandfather. Don't think nonsense."

  Cheng Zihan still felt that something was off and wanted to continue asking questions, but Duan Yitong clearly didn't want to continue talking.

  Cheng Zihan sensitively perceived that Duan Yitong had changed.

  It seems like it changed overnight.

  What happened after all?

  Cheng Zihan couldn't figure it out no matter what.

  One whole morning, Duan Yutong was like that, lying on the table, not saying a word. Cheng Zihans heart was anxious, but she was helpless.

  When it was time to go home, Cheng Zihan went to ask Duan Yitong to go home together again, but Duan Yitong shook his head, "Zihan, I'm not going. That's your home, not mine."

  "This remark made Cheng Zihang unhappy, 'What's with this "yours" and "mine"? Isn't mine yours too? Why are you still saying things like that to me?'"

  Duan Yitong heard this and coldly laughed, raising his head to look at Cheng Zihan, asking: "Is that so? What's yours is mine? Cheng Zihan, if one day you find out I want to take something of yours, will you hate me? Will you treat me like you do others?"

  Cheng Zihan was stunned. She had never thought about this question before, because she had never thought that Duan Yitong would betray her.

  This question seems heavy again.

  What if Duan Yitong betrays her one day?

  Cheng Zihan subconsciously refused to think about the issue, and she smiled at Duan Yitong with a somewhat forced feeling. "Yitong, what are you talking about? Why would you snatch my things? If you want something, just tell me directly, I'll give you anything I can."

  Duan Yitong seemed to have realized his mistake too, and smiled without saying another word.

  Cheng Zihan returned to the plantation alone that day.

  I'm used to being alone, but for some reason I feel especially lonely today.

  As soon as he walked into the plantation's gate, he saw Qin Kexiu waiting there, looking at him with a hint of a smile.

  Cheng Zihan's heart skipped a beat as she thought, "I hope nothing has happened again."

  But this really made Cheng Zihang guess correctly, and indeed something else happened again.

  By the way

  I said I'd make up for the missing words, and over 400 were given.

  You've been working hard, come get a reward kiss~