Chapter 467

Chapter 467

Zhou Jiaojiao is still staying in the provincial capital, and Xiuxiu now sees her every day. They want Zhou Jiaojiao to face the consequences she deserves, but Zhou Jiaojiao might also have plans against them.

With happiness almost within their grasp, he doesn’t want any negligence to cause something he would regret for a lifetime.

Thinking this, Wang Qinghe felt that his earlier attitude might have been too harsh. Would Xiuxiu get upset?

He looked up, nervously starting to explain, "Honey, I was just worried..."

"Alright, I like it when you accompany me to work," Bai Xiuxiu took a sip of the noodle soup. Mom's cooking is out of this world! This chicken noodle soup is incredibly flavorful.

Wang Qinghe was stunned by her words for a few seconds, his face turning red with joy: "Then... I won’t change it from now on."

Wei Pozi kept her head down, sipping her soup and pretending to be invisible.

After breakfast, Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe walked out hand in hand.

After her daughter and son-in-law left, Wei Pozi went back to check on the kids. The kids were still asleep; they went to bed early last night and woke up in the middle of the night.

They kept her awake, begging her to play with them, and it took nearly two hours for them to fall back asleep.

They’ll probably sleep for a while longer.

Making sure the kids were still asleep, Wei Pozi reheated the chicken soup she had saved in the pot, so it wouldn’t be cold when they woke up.

Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe reached the entrance of the street office, and Wang Qinghe waited until she went inside before leaving.

The moment she walked in, Bai Xiuxiu caught Zhou Jiaojiao’s murderous glare.

After a brief glance, Bai Xiuxiu ignored her.

After a sleepless night and now being ignored, Zhou Jiaojiao was already boiling with hatred for Bai Xiuxiu.

With all her plans falling apart, she could only watch as Bai Xiuxiu thrived, with a successful career and smooth life.

And she...

Zhou Jiaojiao still had no idea what she had lost.

But that intuition was always there; her luck shouldn’t be this bad. If she had that thing, she’d be rolling in good luck.

It was Bai Xiuxiu who ruined her!

"What exactly did you take from me! You’re already living well enough, just return my things to me. Bai Xiuxiu, don’t be too greedy," Zhou Jiaojiao said fiercely to her.

Bai Xiuxiu was even more dumbfounded.

Zhou Jiaojiao really is as crazy as ever, what does she mean by her things?

Zhou Jiaojiao was still talking about the bracelet; she had already tried to probe once before, and now she’s doing it again?

How did her family’s belongings become Zhou Jiaojiao’s?

"Speak up! Are you feeling particularly smug now? You’re better than me in everything, I’m telling you, don’t get too cocky. If I’m not doing well, I definitely won’t let you do well either!"

Zhou Jiaojiao was nearly insane.

Bai Xiuxiu turned to look at her, her tone of disdain unconcealed: "If you’re sick, go get treated, don’t go crazy everywhere. Instead of spouting nonsense here, you should focus on doing your job well."

"Don't forget, you're here to work."

Mentioning work made Zhou Jiaojiao's expression even more unpleasant.

She still couldn't get it right!

She wasn't cut out for work; she was meant to live a life of leisure.

"Good news, we'll be on break in three more days. How is everyone's work progressing?" Director Gao came in from outside, her face full of joy.

After a year of hard work, they were finally getting a break.

Everyone else was thrilled, expecting a long wait, but this year it came much sooner!

"Over the next three days, everyone needs to wrap up their tasks. Our work is very important; if we delay even a day, it could be a huge issue for those who need our assistance.

In short, do your job well, don't slow others down, and avoid careless mistakes.

Be thorough, diligent, and efficient in your work."

Director Gao once again rallied everyone, but when her gaze fell on Zhou Jiaojiao, she felt even more frustrated.

How long has she even been here?

Zhou Jiaojiao hasn't done a single thing right; her presence makes no difference.

I really shouldn't have agreed to keep her on for a month.

Now we still need her to pitch in, and it's really frustrating!

As soon as Director Gao walked in, Zhou Jiaojiao tried to make herself invisible; she was terrified of her!

And her unease grew stronger, though she couldn't pinpoint why.

But every time she felt this way, it meant trouble was brewing.

She hadn't planned on coming today, but this nagging feeling made her think Bai Xiuxiu was up to something.

Bai Xiuxiu didn't seem the least bit guilty; if she were plotting something, wouldn't she show it?

Could it be something back home?

Zhou Jiaojiao's heart sank; something was wrong!

Was there trouble back home?

Just the thought of it made Zhou Jiaojiao restless.

No, she needed to get back right away.

Zhou Jiaojiao was on edge, and right now, she was stuck in the county.

Xiao Zhang got in touch with Hu Tian through his brother.

Hu Tian was caught off guard by the Zhang brothers' unexpected visit.

Instead of tracking him down at the black market, they showed up near his place.

The three of them met at a government-run restaurant, and after Da Zhang served the dishes, they all settled in.

Hu Tian looked at the dishes: steamed fish, his favorite sautéed liver slices, and braised pork ribs.

All his favorites—it seemed the two had put in a lot of effort.

Being this nice for no reason was definitely fishy.

Hu Tian eyed the brothers suspiciously, waiting for them to bring up the matter.

Da Zhang nodded at his brother, signaling him to speak directly.

Xiao Zhang then got to the point: "Hu Tian, I’ve got a favor to ask. I know you’ve had some dealings with a woman named Zhou Jiaojiao.

I need your help."

"Nope," Hu Tian shot back.

Seeing their stunned expressions, he added, "That woman’s trouble. You’re definitely not asking me to do anything good.

I don’t want to get into more trouble."

Xiao Zhang was stunned. He’d been flat-out refused, without even a chance to argue?

Unlike Xiao Zhang, Da Zhang had a better read on Hu Tian.

He brushed off the refusal and kept pressing with a smile: "I’ve known you long enough to know you don’t do anything without something in it for you.

If you’re willing to help, I can do you a favor.

Anything we can do, and I’ve got some connections I haven’t handed over to Old Wang’s. They’re yours if you help."

Hu Tian raised an eyebrow. "You’re being this generous?"

"This is us being straight with you," Da Zhang said, his sincerity making Hu Tian pause.

He made up his mind: "Forget the connections. I want answers. Why’d you two quit the black market? Did you catch wind of something?

And what exactly do you want me to do?"

"Get me proof Zhou Jiaojiao’s been dealing in the black market. I know you’ve got it. You wouldn’t be without it," Da Zhang didn’t beat around the bush and laid it out straight.

Hu Tian had figured they wanted him to mess with Zhou Jiaojiao, but hearing this, he didn’t think twice.