"I''ve already divorced Zhou Xueqin," Yan Zhao said curtly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No way, Xueqin was such a spirited woman, when it came to drinking..." the nouveau riche man pped his thigh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But seeing Yan Zhao''s gaze grow colder, the man suddenly felt a chill down his spine and quickly added, "Just kidding, just kidding. Have a good day, Captain Yan."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As Yan Zhao turned away, however, the man''s eyes betrayed his contempt.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What''s the big deal about being the captain of a police squad? He might have some power, but no money. He''s poor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And as soon as he took office, he came in guns zing, arresting a bunch of coal bosses.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He''s such a blockhead. Coal bosses and the police have always been in cahoots. Deputy Chief Ma has told everyone countless times over drinks. Now they''re all lying low, waiting for the day when Yan Zhao gets taken down.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So he won''tst long at the Jindong Branch Bureau.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But just as the man was grumbling to himself, Yan Zhao turned back and said meaningfully, "Those guys locked up in the station are really missing you all. Comrades, you''d better behave yourselves!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The nouveau riche collectively gasped. After all, none of them had clean hands. What if those guys in the station had actually ratted on them?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Though they were seething with anger, these nouveau riche had been behaving much bettertely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Trucks were willing to slow down when passing through viges now, and they didn''t dare to overload. Bribes were passed discreetly instead of openly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The public security in Jindong District was currently harmonious to a fault.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men hadn''t realized it at first, as she had never experienced it before.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But seeing how the group of nouveau riche were eyeing Yan Zhao, she deliberately slowed her pace with the children, keeping a distance from him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Before 1983, being a family member of a police officer was a delicate matter, because there were many cases of intentional harm to police families.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It wasn''t until the "Strike Hard" campaign in 1983, when the state severely punished those who harmed police officers and their families, that such incidents stopped.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But even if they wouldn''t harm family members, if these people found out she was Yan Zhao''s wife, they''d probably wear out her doorstep.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Only Little Wang among the children was aware of this, intentionally keeping his distance. Yuanyuan and Little Lang still wanted to chase after their father. Chen Men suddenly had an idea: "Yuanyuan, shall we go buy some book covers?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Buy kraft paper to cover books? Really?" Little Wang immediately ran towards the stationery store. "I want to do it myself."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Little Wang, why are you acting like it''s your first day of school? Haven''t you ever covered your books before?" Yuanyuan was surprised.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Little Lang pointed at Little Wang: "Big brother''s books were used by Zhou Er to wipe his butt."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It seemed Little Wang''s first school experience hadn''t been pleasant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Since that was the case, this time they would treat studying with more seriousness. They bought the best kraft paper, and seeing various crayons in the stationery store, even though children didn''t have many elective courses these days, she bought a box for each of the two children.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
For pencils, she didn''t choose the cheapest ones, but those painted in colors. Chen Men bought a whole dozen of these colorful pencils at once.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Suddenly, she noticed Little Wang standing in one spot, refusing to move. Chen Men went over to look - goodness, she liked this too. It was a spinning pencil sharpener that could also be used as a top.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Not only was Little Wang rooted to the spot, but Yuanyuan and Little Lang also started eximing: "Mom, it''s so pretty."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Then let''s buy one for each of you." At only one yuan each, they had to get them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two older ones were fine, but when Little Lang got his spinning pencil sharpener, the little rascal looked at it and suddenly took a bite.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men was frightened, worried he might cut his mouth.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Yan Little Lang, you really are a little wolf cub, daring to eat anything," Yuanyuan snatched the pencil sharpener away, touching the little one''s mouth worriedly. "I used to be called Zhaodi, and you''re the only little brother I''ve brought in. Don''t y like this anymore, it makes me worried."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Although Little Lang liked to bite people, he had a special rtionship with Yuanyuan. He carefully and solemnly offered his spinning pencil sharpener to Yuanyuan: "Sister keep it safe."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Coming out of the stationery store, Little Wang carried all the purchases and deliberately slowed down to tell Chen Men: "Auntie, I''ve noticed we bought the most stationery."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Others bought pencils one by one, while she bought a whole bunch.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Others bought small des to sharpen pencils, while he and Yuanyuan each had a spinning pencil sharpener.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men hadn''t realized at first how much Yuanyuan and Little Wang loved those little spinning pencil sharpeners.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Until one day, Yuanyuan knitted covers for all three of their pencil sharpeners with yarn.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Pencil sharpeners get cold too, they need clothes," she said.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men brought the children home and saw Yan Zhao preparing to go out. She quickly stopped him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Captain Yan, can we discuss something?" she said.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao stopped: "Go ahead."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No matter how long Xishan is sentenced, I n to reim his coal mine and truck. You don''t have any objections, do you?" Chen Men deliberately used a respectful form of address, not wanting Yan Zhao to object.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He was not only incorruptible and selfless but also hated evil. Chen Men feared he might object if she wanted to reim Yan Xishan''s coal mine.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao lowered his head, raising an eyebrow, and asked in return: "You can reim them? How do you n to do that?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He had a half-smile, seemingly not believing she could reim the truck and coal mine from Hu Xiaomei.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I have my ways, but don''t worry, I won''t operate the coal mine. For now, let''s just reim it, and I''ll hold onto it," Chen Men said.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao nodded: "Alright." But as she was about to leave, he added: "Don''t argue, and don''t fight. If anything happens, call me. I''ll be back home in about an hour. If you''re not confident, it''s better not to go. Wait until Ie back."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I can handle it myself," Chen Men quickly said.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was strange. In her previous life, Chen Men had been the wife of a billionaire, yet Yan Zhao always treated her like a subordinate.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And he couldn''t possibly think she would go argue with Hu Xiaomei to reim the coal mine, could he?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There was another errand to run today. Chen Men needed to go to the telmunications bureau to apply for a home telephone instation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If she couldn''t take on the Qinchuan Group project, she wouldn''t do engineering work. But if she could, she nned to have a serious talk with Yan Zhao about doing engineering projects.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Remembering that Zhou Xueqin once said Yan Zhao not only personally reported her for doing business but eventually divorced her because of it, Chen Men felt immense pressure.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At the telmunications bureau, she registered and queued up, obtaining the fixed telephone instation permit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Only then did she prepare to go find Chen Ping to reim the truck.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As a billionaire''s wife in her previous life, Chen Men had learned flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and how to appreciate famous paintings in her spare time, but she had never learned to drive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Firstly, she was timid by nature and didn''t dare to. Secondly, Lu Jingyu consciously didn''t allow it, and he was particrly adamant about it. In his view, a billionaire''s wife only needed to sit in the back, which was a symbol of status.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If she drove around, it would embarrass him as a billionaire.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Butter, whenever Yuanyuan and Erniu had an argument, they could casually drive away, while she could only sit at home feeling frustrated. It was then that Chen Men realized Lu Jingyu had always been consciously restraining and binding her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In this life, she must learn to drive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Putting that aside, Chen Men couldn''t possibly go herself to reim the coal mine and truck. She needed to find someone to go on her behalf.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That person was Yan Bin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Bin was currently unemployed, staying at home to support the children, do housework, and on the side, enthusiastically engage in business to make money.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But despite having only been in business for about a month, Yan Bin had been hit hard by reality.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Previously, when dining out, it was always the nouveau riche treating him. Now that he had to pay himself, he realized how quickly money was spent. Before, when others treated him, he asionally couldn''t resist the temptation to visit prostitutes, but now that was impossible. Paying for it himself, he discovered that a visit to a prostitute actually cost twenty or thirty yuan!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Once, he was the one visiting prostitutes on others'' treat. Now, others visited prostitutes, and he paid the bill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He used to think that once he started doing business, he would have ie. Now he discovered that triangr debts were piling up, and collecting payments was incredibly difficult.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Moreover, Chen Ping was as slippery as an eel. He talked about doing business together, but never reported a penny of his ie to Yan Bin. Yet when it came to dining out, he always made Yan Bin foot the bill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was called a partnership, but in reality, he was using Yan Bin as a free underling.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Far from making money, in just over a month, Yan Bin had nearly spent all of his savings, including what he had umted through corruption and bribery.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So although he kept promising Song Huaihua that he could make money, he was actually panicking inside.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing Men enter, he asked, "Men, do you need something?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men pped Yan Xishan''s car keys down in front of Yan Bin and said directly, "Second brother, Chen Ping is driving my car, right? Please go and bring it back for me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Bin was stunned for a moment and said, "Xishan''s car was sold to Chen Ping by Hu Xiaomei. How can I help you get it back?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Does Hu Xiaomei have a marriage certificate with Yan Xishan? Do they have a marital rtionship? My Yuanyuan is Yan Xishan''s only daughter, so Yan Xishan''s car should be driven by Yuanyuan. If he gets sentenced and can''te out for several years, his coal mine should also be inherited by Yuanyuan, right?" Chen Men questioned back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"But Chen Ping has nothing to do with this. The car belongs to Chen Ping now. If I take it, what if he reports it to the police?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"If he reports it, let him ask Hu Xiaomei for the money. The car and coal mine all belong to Yuanyuan. What does it have to do with Hu Xiaomei and Chen Ping?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Bin considered for a while and found this reasoning sound. He took the keys and turned to leave.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men added, "Second brother, please also help me pass a message to Chen Ping. Tell him to bring his son over today to apologize to my son."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was the most important part!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping was living in Dongfang Group, renting Hu Xiaomei''s house.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, it wasn''t the one she originally lived in, but a new one she bought after Yan Xishan went to prison. It was originally meant for Qi Dongmei to live in, but now it was rented to Chen Ping.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Living upstairs and downstairs, their rtionship had naturally be very intimate.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping imed he rented the house for his son''s schooling.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But anyone with eyes could see that he not only coveted Yan Xishan''s car but also wanted to seize the coal mine and Hu Xiaomei.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was called "friend''s wife, no mercy."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Although Hu Xiaomei had been a mistress before, she had high standards. Chen Ping wasn''t as handsome as Yan Xishan, nor was he as sweet-talking. Moreover, his wife wasn''t like Chen Men, who would divorce at the drop of a hat. She was determined not to divorce, not caring what they did outside, but not giving them the satisfaction of an easy split.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So Hu Xiaomei had been quite hesitant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But women can be worn down, even the toughest can be swayed by a persistent suitor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Today, Chen Ping made an excuse to have Hu Xiaomei help his son cover his books, intending to discuss the coal mine''s profit-sharing with her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A woman who had been a mistress before wasn''t easy to fool. She didn''t talk about feelings or favors, only money, and her appetite was particrlyrge.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At this moment, before they could discuss the coal mine, Hu Xiaomei was listening to the chubby boy talk about Little Wang.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hmph, although Little Wang has hard fists, he doesn''t make a sound when I say just one thing, and lets me hit him," the chubby boy said smugly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hu Xiaomei became curious: "Why is that?" Chen Ping''s hand reached under the table, trying to touch her thigh, but she gave it a hard pinch.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Using this as an excuse, she moved closer to the chubby boy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The chubby boy, being hugged by the fragrant auntie, became even more smug: "I just have to say ''Little Wang, your mom is a slut,'' and he doesn''t make a peep, just takes the beating."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Calling a child''s mother a slut, how hurt must that child feel?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
How could Chen Ping''s son be so detestable?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hu Xiaomei didn''t feel the expected happiness, but instead felt very ufortable: How annoying is this chubby boy?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Before she could even be this child''s stepmother, she already couldn''t stand the sight of him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Better to discuss the profit-sharing quickly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She said, "Chen Ping, don''t get handsy. Let''s talk seriously. Let''s not discuss our personal rtionship for now. I''ll let you mine Xishan''s coal mine, and we''ll split the money 80-20, I get 80, you get 20."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping, who was about to get handsy, was stunned when he heard Hu Xiaomei say "I get 80, you get 20": "How can you be so greedy?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You think you''re the only one eyeing Yan Xishan''s coal mine? I have people behind me who are also watching, and they want a cut too, a big cut. Otherwise, even if you get the mine, thew enforcement team will be at your door every day. How will you mine then?" Hu Xiaomei retorted.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping took a deep breath. He had wanted to split it 50-50 with Hu Xiaomei.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So the cake was quite fat, and there were quite a few people wanting a slice?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
While Chen Ping was still hesitating, Hu Xiaomei simply said, "If you''re willing, bring people to open the mine tomorrow, quickly."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"By the way, Chen Men won''t have any objections, right? She won''t go and tell on us to Yan Xishan, will she?" Chen Ping asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hu Xiaomei immediately let out a cold snort: "What business is it of hers what belongs to my Xishan?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Actually, it was like this: Hu Xiaomei had been testing the waters. She first sold Yan Xishan''s car, wanting to see if Chen Men would make a fuss.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Later, she found out that Chen Men had kept quiet about it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She then thought Chen Men was proud, cut from the same cloth as Yan Zhao, poor and not fond of money, looking down on Yan Xishan''s ck coal mine.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So now, Hu Xiaomei was going all out, preparing to be a coal boss herself.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As they were talking, suddenly there was a knock on the door.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hu Xiaomei got up to open the door, and standing there was Yan Bin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping still smiled and said, "Old Yan, what''s up?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Originally, Chen Ping used to call Yan Bin "Director Yan," "Master Yan," "Boss Yan," always urging him to go into business together. But when Yan Bin actually did go into business, Chen Ping started calling him "Old Yan" every day, treating him like ackey, ordering him around.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So even though Yan Bin had been following Chen Ping, he actually had a mouthful of bitter blood he couldn''t spit out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I''m here to take away Men''s car, and also, Xiaomei, Men has given you three days to bring Xishan''s coal mine keys to her, otherwise she''ll break the locks and take over the mine," Yan Bin said unexpectedly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping was stunned upon hearing this and stammered, "Old Yan, what do you mean?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Bin dangled a set of car keys in his hand: "Men wants to take back the coal mine, that''s what it means."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With a gasp, not only was Chen Ping frozen in ce, but Hu Xiaomei also fell backward, almost crushing the chubby boy behind her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hu Xiaomei, you''re not married to Yan Xishan?" Chen Ping suddenly realized and shouted.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"We''ve been living together all along," Hu Xiaomei shouted back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Ping was stunned for a moment, then suddenly pped himself.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That sly bastard Yan Xishan, hadn''t he been telling everyone he was married to Hu Xiaomei?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
How could it be considered marriage without a certificate?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Without a certificate, how could Hu Xiaomei have the right to dispose of Yan Xishan''s property?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That car had cost him 80,000 yuan, 80,000 yuan, half of his assets!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Just then, the sound of an engine came from downstairs. The car that the chubby boy had been proudly boasting about earlier was now truly gone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men was waiting at the entrance of the coal yard. As soon as the car drove in, she locked the iron gate with a heavy padlock.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Men, how about I help you manage the coal mine?" Yan Bin said with a smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He and Chen Ping were still partners, but he switched sides so quickly, wasn''t it also because he wanted to manage the coal mine?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"We''ll see," Chen Men said with a smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
From Chen Ping to Yan Bin, these people were all Yan Xishan''s brothers. They must have heard from somewhere that Yan Xishan was going to be sentenced to life in prison and thought he really wouldn''t be able toe out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They were so eager to seize his property, woman, and car.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If Yan Xishan knew how ruthless his former brothers were being,<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He might cry himself to death.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men entered the house and heard the sound of Yan Zhao tinkering with something. When he was at home, it was either nging and banging or crashing and ttering, the sounds were all different from usual.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men had just retrieved the car, and somehow felt a childlike excitement, as if seeking praise.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She walked around and found Yan Zhao fiddling in the bathroom.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two little ones were gathered around,menting.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He was digging trenches himself,ying pipes himself, and installing a showerhead he had bought himself. To be honest, he had made quite a decent shower setup.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing Chen Mene in, Yan Zhao said to Yuanyuan, "Yan Shengnan, take Little Lang out to y for a while."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t want to, there''s a wolf grandmother outside who puts out rat poison," Yuanyuan said.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao frowned slightly and looked up to ask Chen Men, "Has Zhou Xueqin''s mother been around again recently?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No," Chen Men said with a smile. "Go on, go jump on the spring mattress."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With child trafficking cases on the rise, children were more vignt and didn''t like to leave the vige. The two little ones also still liked to hang around their father, so they were just making excuses.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As soon as the two little ones left, Yan Zhao reached out and closed the bathroom door: "Did you get the coal mine back?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"More or less, but I drove Xishan''s car back. It''s parked in the coal yard across the street," Chen Men said with a smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao stopped what he was doing and carefully examined Chen Men. He was clearly surprised.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He certainly hadn''t expected her to be able to get the car back so easily.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You drove it back yourself? No one chased you?" Yan Zhao asked again.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men smiled again: "Second brother helped me drive it back."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ah, Yan Bin!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao paused again.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A thief stealing from a thief!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Not to mention the coal mine, he hadn''t expected her to be able to get the car back either.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But Chen Men always seemed to makeplicated things particrly simple.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, Yan Zhao quickly avoided talking about Yan Xishan''s property.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That belonged to Chen Men''s ex-husband, and by rights, he shouldn''t interfere.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He pointed upwards and said, "You can try it, you''ll be able to take a shower tonight?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Is there hot water?" Chen Men asked curiously.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao was truly miraculous. With one turn, hot water really did flow out, gushing onto the floor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The bathwater drained directly through the squat toilet. Though simple, it was very clean.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"A war buddy of mine couldn''t wait for resettlement. His family was poor, and to ensure his child had milk powder to eat, he went into business selling a kind of sr panel. I bought one on credit, so next month''s sry I''ll give you a hundred yuan less," Yan Zhao continued.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So he hadn''t just installed a shower, but also a sr water heater outside?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Being able to install sr power at home these days was truly praiseworthy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men now realized that this man was very direct, but also sensitive and shy. If you expressed even a hint of displeasure, he would think you were truly displeased.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So the man stood behind her, quickly turned off the water heater, and gently ced a hand on her shoulder. Chen Men didn''t move, nor did she object.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The bathroom was damp, but because it had been cleaned, there was no strange odor rising from the drain. The smell was normal.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Having a bathroom with a normal smell wasn''t easy in this era.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Men were all pretty much the same, and Chen Men wasn''t inexperienced. When Yan Xishan and Lu Jingyu first got married, though they weren''t as diligent and capable as Yan Zhao, they were equally expressive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The difference was that other men would persist, refusing to give up until they got what they wanted, but Yan Zhao wouldn''t.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His breathing was very heavy, his hands kept trembling. He took a deep breath, finally mustering the courage to ce his other hand on her shoulder. Just as he lowered his head, suddenly, the door banged open.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Chen Men swore this time it wasn''t intentional on her part. She had been acting like an eighteen-year-old girl, shy, gentle, and silent.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But the door crashed open, and Little Wang stood in the doorway, his eyes sparkling with little stars.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Dad?" he called out, and then surprisingly asked, "Did you get shocked by electricity?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yan Zhao stood behind Chen Men with both hands raised high, indeed looking as if he''d been electrocuted.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Dad''s fine, go y outside," Yan Zhao said, moving to close the door.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No, Dad, Mom, do you know who''s here?" Little Wang, seeing his father move, figured the electric shock wasn''t too serious. He jumped excitedly outside and said, "Chen Ping is here, he said he wants to apologize to me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Today, Little Wang had been the one to hit first, and back when he was in school, it was always like this. Those kids would deliberately provoke him, and when he hit them, they would tell the teacher.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Under such circumstances, would anyone apologize? Certainly not.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But today, Chen Ping came to apologize, and as soon as he arrived, he put his hands together and smiled, saying "sorry" to Little Wang.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Then he said, "Young Yan Wangqi, would you please go and invite your esteemed mother out? I''d like to have a good chat with her, okay?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Esteemed mother" - such an elegant phrase, Little Wang was hearing it for the first time.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0