Chapter 6: Evil Gets Its Due

Chapter 6: Reaping What You Sow

Zhao Bingming's breath caught the moment he laid eyes on Jiang Yingxue. He narrowed his eyes. She was stunning.

Jiang Yingxue had a tall, well-proportioned figure, a perfectly full oval face, eyes like deep, clear pools, a high and delicate nose, and lush, red lips—round yet defined. Every part of her seemed meticulously crafted by the goddess Nüwa, her beauty exceptionally striking. This very beauty had once been one of the reasons Shen Jiaqing gave her a hard time at work. Now, it was just Zhao Bingming's type, a superior version of Lin Xiaoru.

Unfortunately, Zhao Bingming was now frustrated and powerless. Thinking of his own "impotence," a vicious, murderous rage surged within him. The woman before him was so beautiful she struck a chord deep within him. Even if he couldn't possess her, keeping her at home as a trophy would be nice.

He turned his head to look ahead. That innocent, beautiful profile, that slender, graceful back... why did it seem somewhat familiar?

Suddenly, something flashed in his mind, and he grasped it.

It was her!

A tidal wave of recognition and rage crashed over Zhao Bingming. It was her! That woman from that night who had stood by and done nothing!

The flicker of attraction in his heart transformed into immense hatred, which then morphed into a thick, murderous intent. He clenched his fists, his knuckles popping audibly.

"It's actually her! Damn her!" If it weren't for that damned woman, he wouldn't have become a useless cripple without his manhood. It was all her fault! He would make her pay with her life!

Intense hatred blazed in Zhao Bingming's eyes. He said darkly to his assistant behind him, "That woman who just passed by, investigate her immediately. I want her detailed information. Quickly!"

"Right away, sir!" The assistant immediately pulled out his phone and got to work.

*

The IV drip on He Siqin's hand was done. She finished the last of her noodle soup, and color had returned to her pale face, making her look much better.

She looked up and said calmly, "Ying Xue, I think I'm all better now. If my mom asks you, don't tell her I stayed overnight in the hospital. Just say I came to get my IV during the day and went home afterward, okay? I don't want her to worry."

"Yeah, I know what to say. Don't worry." Jiang Yingxue came up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

With her palm facing down, a stream of pure spiritual energy flowed from Jiang Yingxue's palm into He Siqin's body.

This spiritual energy could repair her body. Along with the IV she received today, He Siqin's illness was truly cured.

He Siqin only felt a warm, soothing sensation throughout her body, especially around her throat, as if soaking in a hot spring.

It felt like the warmth from a full stomach, so she attributed it to the hot noodle soup she had just eaten.

"Ying Xue, let's go. We'll find the doctor to check out."

"Alright, let me pack up our things... Si Qin, see if we've got everything, is it all here?"

"Hmm... It's all here."

Jiang Yingxue was carrying a large bag as she walked beside He Siqin. He Siqin looked over at her and said, "You took a half-day today, right? After the discharge, I can go back by myself. You've been busy all morning. Rest well for half an hour in the afternoon before going to work. Don't overwork yourself."

Jiang Yingxue waved her hand dismissively. "I quit, so no need for leave. If you're really okay, I'll head home in the next day or two."

He Siqin looked at Jiang Yingxue in surprise. "Huh? Home? You resigned? When did that happen? Why did you resign? You've had this job for about a year, right?"

"This job has lasted a year. Y City is over twelve hundred miles from J City, and it's not an easy trip back and forth. I want to go back to J City, to be closer to home." Jiang Yingxue simply wanted to go home, to be with her family.

After listening, He Siqin nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, Y City and J City were in different provinces, separated by two thousand kilometers—too far. Their grandparents weren't young anymore. It was only natural for Yingxue to want to return to J City and find a job closer to home.

She thought of a classmate who owned a company in J City. It might be good if her cousin could work there. Her relationship with that classmate was average, but her good friend was related to that classmate. She could ask her friend to inquire.

"Ying Xue, I have a classmate who has a company in J City. I'm not sure if he's hiring, but I can look into it for you. If they need people, you could go check it out. I heard the benefits and pay are quite good."

Jiang Yingxue had just resigned. Having been free from being an employee for only a few days, she had no intention of joining another company or working for someone else again.

She was quick to decline. "Si Qin, that's not necessary. I want to rest at home for a while longer before considering work. Who knows, I might start my own business."

He Siqin smiled. "That's fine too. If you want to work later, I'll help you ask. Whether it's working or starting a business, what you like is the most important. Starting a business requires capital. Do you have enough money? I don't have much, but I can spare a hundred thousand."

Jiang Yingxue felt a surge of warmth. She didn't need much money to start her venture. "Thank you, Si Qin, but it's not needed. If I ever need it in the future, I'll borrow from you."

She already had a preliminary plan in mind: growing and selling vegetables. But the actual planning would have to wait until she returned home.

Jiang Yingxue's spatial storage contained treasures from her time in the cultivation world, including spiritual springs, spiritual soil, and various spiritual plants and fruits from that realm. Food grown with spiritual springs and soil was infused with spiritual energy. For ordinary mortals, it strengthened the body, promoted health, and prolonged life.

Her grandparents were both in their sixties, not young anymore. Eating spirit food could extend their lifespan and enhance their constitutions.

Moreover, she believed that just by setting up a small stall, she could easily support herself and her family.

*

After parting ways with her cousin, Jiang Yingxue concealed her form and returned to the hospital.

One moment, Zhao Bingming was giving orders to his assistant; the next, he insisted that the assistant drive him to Longevity Street.

Not driving? Get your things and get out!

With no other choice, the assistant could only drive him towards Longevity Street.

Meanwhile, upon learning that the video had been exposed, Shen Jiaqing flew into a rage. After dumping the PR work on her staff, she demanded Jiang Yingxue's address, grabbed the keys to her red luxury car, and headed out the door. She was going to Jiang Yingxue's place to confront her. The only suspect present at the time was Jiang Yingxue. Today, she would make Jiang Yingxue pay!

Jiang Yingxue lived on Longevity Street. Shen Jiaqing and Zhao Bingming were rushing towards Longevity Street from opposite directions.

Shen Jiaqing stared ahead with eyes wide with fury, her mouth spewing curses.

"Ring, ring, ring~" But her phone was too noisy. Extremely irritated, she looked down to shut it off.

It was precisely at the moment she looked down to switch off her phone that a black luxury sedan suddenly came speeding toward her from the opposite direction.

"CRASH—"

The red and black luxury cars collided, instantly bursting into raging flames.

A man managed to crawl out of the black sedan, scrambling away from the wreckage. It was Zhao Bingming's assistant. Shen Jiaqing and Zhao Bingming, however, were engulfed by the flames.

Seeing the fierce fire and the state of the wreckage, good Samaritans quickly called the police and an ambulance. But those trapped inside were past saving. Fortunately, the accident didn't involve any pedestrians.

Jiang Yingxue coldly watched the towering flames and the cars nearly burned down to their frames. A wave of grim satisfaction washed over her. She had finally avenged her first life, her grandfather, and her grandmother!

*

That evening, "Ring, ring, ring~" A crisp ringtone broke the quiet atmosphere in the room.

As she was packing in her rented apartment, Jiang Yingxue received a call from her former colleague, Hu Bingxuan.

Hu Bingxuan had two pieces of news for her. First, the new colleague, Qiao Huan, who took over her job, had also resigned. Second, someone was causing trouble for her.

In the afternoon, their superior had marched in angrily looking for Manager Zheng. The superior made it clear he wanted to pressure Jiang Yingxue to apologize to someone. Manager Zheng said she had already resigned, at which point the superior finally backed down.

Hu Bingxuan's voice, full of concern, came through the receiver. "Ying Xue, be careful."

Jiang Yingxue's lips curved into a slight smile. "Bingxuan, thank you for telling me this. I know who it is, and they won't be causing any more trouble."

"If you ever come to J City for tourism, remember to look me up. My treat."

Hu Bingxuan laughed. "Alright, I'll hold you to that."

Jiang Yingxue didn't need to think hard to guess who the former superior was acting for. Whether in her past life or this one, Shen Jiaqing couldn't kick her nasty habits, always trying to sabotage her work. So unoriginal.

However, Shen Jiaqing and Zhao Bingming were now nothing but ashes. Their car accident today would only be considered an accident or a crime of passion—the basis for the latter being the scandal that broke at noon.

What the official verdict was didn't matter. It would just be talk for others over tea or drinks.