Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 297 - 275: Each Returns Home

"Shi Yu, once she made that decision, she was no longer your friend, and you don’t need to feel sad about a stranger’s mistake." Qian patted her.

Shi Yu shook her head, "I don’t insist. The best times with Xuan are already over. I just feel guilty for the harm her actions have caused you."

Soon, she would go find Xuan. She needed to ask why Xuan would do such a thing.

She thought she was very sad, but she wasn’t.

All she had now was an overwhelming anger.

"Do you think all the memories we have in the valley are just hurtful?" Qian asked Shi Yu.

The two girls looked at each other, Shi Yu shook her head.

Because friendship diluted those dark memories, and it even had a bit of dark humor.

Qian patted her shoulder, "If you ever don’t want to be your Miss Shi, just find a village and start fortune-telling for people, I’ve got high hopes for you, there’s money in it."

"If you ever don’t want to be a psychologist, just find a place to set fire to haystacks for fun, I feel you’re quite skilled too."

The two girls shared a knowing smile.

Qian patted Shi Yu, "In life, there are countless things we have to face, even a big shot like me, Qian, can’t avoid some bad things. Heaven treats everyone the same, with good and bad times. What kind of fate it gives you is its decision; how well you live is determined by our own ability and attitude in dealing with problems. What seems big today will be small tomorrow. Do you still feel heartbroken now?"

Shi Yu shook her head.

Qiao Zhen was nearby, not interrupting her conversation with Qian but watching Shi Yu with his eyes.

The feeling of losing once made him unable to escape the fear, only by seeing Shi Yu could he be at ease.

"When he came over and held me at that moment, I felt it was alright, already enough. The old Shi Yu is dead, my future shouldn’t live just for a man. If he wants to fall in love with others, let him. Having you as a friend is enough."

Qian got goosebumps from her words and rubbed her arms, "I’m not enough, I have to go back to the hospital to see Xiaoqiang, he hasn’t woken up yet."

Mr. Yu had already driven over, honking twice. Qian was about to get in the car, but before she did, she remembered something, went back, and whispered a few words in Shi Yu’s ear.

While speaking, she kept glancing at the staring maniac, Qiao Zhen.

Qiao Zhen couldn’t hear, but he could sense that this legendary figure Qian, who wasn’t even harmed after being abducted and tricked the entire village, seemed to be studying him.

His back felt chilled.

Shi Yu blushed and asked Qian.

"Really?"

"Yes, if he breaks up with his newly dating girlfriend within three days, the probability of you winning him over in the future is as high as 80%. Trust Qian to find happiness; offend Qian and drink dirty water while burning houses—you know, remember, advance by retreating, leverage your strengths, you’re now the mature Shi Yu."

Shi Yu smiled through her tears.

"Actually, no matter if it comes true or not, I’m very happy."

She’s lucky to have such a good friend like Qian.

Qian got into Mr. Yu’s car, and he gave her a thumbs up.

"You’re awesome."

She burned someone’s home, tricked a bunch of people, preserved herself and her friends, and even helped solve a murder case. The Yu Family was all aware of this.

Mr. Yu couldn’t praise Qian enough, claiming she had the style he once did—never lacking for cunning, utilizing every resource at hand, uniting every force possible.

Calm in crises, exuding the demeanor of a great general, loyal, savvy, running with friends, faced with a village of people stronger than her, overwhelming them solely with intelligence.

Mr. Yu usually despises anyone faking mysticism or engaging in superstition in front of him, surely would blow up.

But this time, Qian used it successfully to escape, to Mr. Yu’s great admiration.

"Sorry for making everyone worry. I’ll first visit Minglang, and thank Uncle separately later."

Qian understood that for a case this complex to be solved so quickly, the Yu Family certainly did everything in their power.

"We’re all family, don’t say anything too polite. If you do, the old man will get angry. Qian, are you free tonight?"

"Hm?"

"Your admirers want to hear you tell the story of how you fooled the entire village with your mystic act."

"...Admirers?" When did this happen? She had no idea.

"Your sister-in-law and your future mother-in-law, hearing about your exploits, are thrilled beyond words, saying it’s more exciting than TV dramas and eager for your detailed storytelling."

"..."

"I only heard of girls being tricked, but one who tricked the bad guys and the whole village—you are the first." Mr. Yu also found it quite unbelievable.

The special forces members specially mentioned the story of Qian tricking the village bully who had killed someone into drinking the water for bathing his little brother, quite the legend.

"Actually, it’s not that much; I only managed to fool half of the village people. Also, the bad guy wasn’t dealt with by me, but by Minglang. Brother, can you hurry? I want to see Minglang."

"Haha, sure, seeing you anxious. That fellow has a tough life."

Mr. Yu took Qian to the hospital. Qian looked at the scenery along the road, still her familiar city, bustling streets, already with a hint of the New Year.

Days ago, when she argued with Yu Minglang, everything seemed so desolate. After experiencing these things, looking at the familiar streets felt different.

An extraordinary experience matured both her and Shi Touyu. Now, Qian’s biggest concern was Shi Touyu.

The abduction was distracted by the mystic act, but the hurt from an old friend was deeply imprinted.

Qian decided, after calming Xiaoqiang, she would do a psychological test for Shi Touyu to see if it had any impact.

What Qian didn’t know was, Shi Yu wasn’t impacted, she went on to impact others.

Qiao Zhen watched as Shi Yu finished chatting with Qian and walked over.

She seemed somehow different; though still the same face, the same familiar features, the feeling she gave him was not the same.

"I took a few days off, want to spend some time with you alone, Xiaoyu. Dad doesn’t know about this yet, I think—"

"No need to tell him, I’m fine." Shi Touyu glanced at Qiao Zhen, "You don’t need to accompany me, go and be with your girlfriend."

"Xiaoyu, you... Are you angry?" Qiao Zhen didn’t expect this reaction. He thought she would be moody as before or something, but she was so calm.

"No, you’re free to be with whoever you want. I can take care of myself now. Falling into that place, I was able to run out with Qian, so I’ve grown up. You also shouldn’t delay your life for me; go and date, I’m okay, drive, take me somewhere."

"Where?"

"To collect a debt."