Chapter 3

Shen Biqin felt that her son had changed a lot, but she did not press him for details.

She had been in the hospital for almost a year, and it was normal for Ye Fei to have changed due to the hardships.

She also did not inquire about Ye Wujiu's situation, to avoid adding another wound to Ye Fei's heart.

Back at the rental house, Ye Fei paid the rent to the landlord and then moved with his mother that very night.

Apart from avoiding harassment from the online loan company, it was also to avoid retaliation from Huang Dongqiang and his gang.

Ye Fei had the ability and confidence to protect himself, but his mother was as fragile as a leaf in the wind.

Ye Fei rented a single room in Bashaizhou for his mother to recuperate temporarily.

Although Shen Biqin's health had improved and the medical expenses were reduced, Ye Fei was not at ease, as he still owed a significant amount to the online loan company.

Moreover, Ye Fei was still determined to find his adoptive father, Ye Wujiu, to determine whether he was dead or alive.

"Beep—" On the fifth morning after discharge, Shen Biqin's health had improved significantly, and she could take care of herself.

Ye Fei turned on his phone, which had been off for five days, and dozens of messages flooded in.

Then, a call came in.

Ye Fei put on an earphone and answered it. Soon, a woman's cold voice came through: "Finally turned it on?

I thought you had run off with the money."

"For the past few days, you didn't turn on your phone, didn't reply to messages, and weren't at home. What have you been up to?"

"If you don't want to stay at the Tang family, just leave."

Tang Ruoxue.

Ye Fei hurriedly explained: "Sorry, I've been with my mom these past few days. She just got out of the hospital and needs someone to take care of her."

"I turned off my phone because the debt collection company was calling non-stop, and I didn't want to worry her."

He asked softly, "What do you need from me?"

Although he had endured a year of cold looks at the Tang family, Ye Fei knew he didn't have the right to lose his temper, after all, the Tang family had given him 500,000 yuan to save his life.

Hearing that Ye Fei was taking care of Shen Biqin, Tang Ruoxue's voice softened slightly: "Send me your location, I'll come pick you up."

Ye Fei was slightly surprised: "Have you come back from your trip?"

A week ago, the five members of the Tang family had gone on an overseas trip, leaving Ye Fei alone to watch the house.

"Didn't you understand what I said?

Send me your location."

Tang Ruoxue hung up impatiently.

Ye Fei had no choice but to send his location.

"Vroom—" Half an hour later, a red BMW stopped in front of Ye Fei.

The car door opened, and a dazzling beauty stepped out.

The woman was dressed in black, with delicate features, snow-white skin, and a cold but not unattractive demeanor.

Especially her snow-white legs, long and smooth, exuding allure as she walked.

Many passersby stared with wide eyes, their breathing unconsciously quickening.

Tang Ruoxue.

The first beauty of Zhonghai, and Ye Fei's wife.

"Renting such a shabby place for your mom, you really are a filial son, aren't you?"

Tang Ruoxue continued to mock Ye Fei as usual, but she still handed him a few bags of bird's nest and ginseng: "These are supplements for your mom, to help her recover."

"Didn't your mom need surgery?

Why did you return the money?"

She threw a bank card at him: "The Tang family has already spent 600,000 to 700,000 yuan on you, so 100,000 more doesn't matter."

Ye Fei waved his hand: "No need, she's much better, no surgery needed...""Just take it, whether you need it or not, keep it for her."

Tang Ruoxue cut him off bluntly: "So you don't have to borrow money and embarrass yourself."

"Don't act all high and mighty. If you had any pride, you wouldn't have married into the Tang family, and you wouldn't be taking 10,000 yuan a month from me for medical expenses."

Her tone was tinged with disdain. Ye Fei's refusal at this moment, trying to maintain so-called dignity, was just an act.

Tang Ruoxue's words hit Ye Fei hard. Just as he was about to throw the bank card back, Tang Ruoxue had already gotten back into the car.

Ye Fei could only hold the supplements and the bank card and say, "Thanks, are your parents back?"

Tang Ruoxue's voice was as cold as ever: "What does it matter to you whether they're back or not?"

"Give the stuff to your mom quickly, I have something to tell you."

Ye Fei didn't say anything more, took the items to his mother's rental, and then left with a greeting.

"Vroom—" As soon as Ye Fei got into the passenger seat, Tang Ruoxue stepped on the gas and drove off.

Ye Fei's body jolted, and his left hand accidentally touched Tang Ruoxue's thigh.

Smooth, delicate.

At the same time, a message appeared in Ye Fei's mind.

Status: Evil Qi in the body, bad luck, affecting family and friends, death threat... Cause: The Buddha pendant obtained during the overseas trip was cursed... Repair or destroy?

Ye Fei wanted to say "repair," but before he could even think about it, Tang Ruoxue's eyes had already turned cold.

Ye Fei quickly moved his hand away.

He wanted to help Tang Ruoxue dispel the evil qi, but repair required physical contact, and Tang Ruoxue would never let him touch her.

So he could only kindly remind her: "Ruoxue, your forehead is dark, your aura is weak, and you are at risk of a bloody disaster. You should find a master to dispel it..."

Tang Ruoxue sneered: "A few days away, and you've become so capable, learning to read people's fortunes now."

Ye Fei awkwardly said: "No, you really have evil qi, you were cursed during your trip..."

"Do you have a Buddha pendant?"

He blurted out Tang Ruoxue's situation.

"Shut up! You're the one with evil qi, you're the one at risk of a bloody disaster."

Tang Ruoxue was furious and embarrassed: "I'm fine, if you curse me again, I'll throw you out."

Ye Fei said helplessly: "I'm not cursing you..."

"Shut up if you're not."

Tang Ruoxue's eyes were sharp: "You know nothing, yet you talk nonsense. You can only cook, and now you think you can read fortunes?"

Ye Fei wisely kept quiet.

Seeing that Ye Fei didn't speak, Tang Ruoxue became even angrier. Ye Fei was not only incompetent but also weak. What use was he?

However, a hint of doubt flashed in her mind. How did Ye Fei know she had a Buddha pendant?

She kept it close to her heart. Could this scoundrel have been peeping and then trying to trick her?

It must be so.

Tang Ruoxue made a judgment and her face showed even more disappointment.

Ye Fei was not only incompetent but also a pervert.

"Ye Fei, this month, after I finish my business, I want to divorce you."

Tang Ruoxue's eyes were more determined than ever: "Whether you agree or not, I will divorce you."

A year ago, the Tang family had a string of bad luck, and Tang Ruoxue was seriously ill. To ward off the bad luck, they brought Ye Fei into the family.

Over the past year, the Tang family's bad luck had dissipated, and Tang Ruoxue's health had improved. The Tang family decided to get rid of Ye Fei, this burden.

Everyone in the Tang family looked down on Ye Fei.

Tang Ruoxue's feelings for Ye Fei had changed from pity to disdain. She saw no value in this man.

Hearing about the divorce, Ye Fei remained silent, but his eyes turned dark.

He was truly a rat in the street.

"Do you know why my parents and brother-in-law are disappointed in you?"

"It's not because you're poor or because you married into the family, but because you're too weak and useless."

"Over the past year, you've done nothing but household chores, you're too cowardly and incapable."

"I really don't want to spend my life with a man like you, even if you were just a tool for the Tang family to ward off bad luck."

"Don't worry, I'll give you 500,000 yuan when we divorce."

"Then you won't have to worry about your mother's medical expenses."

Tang Ruoxue's voice was emotionless: "Let's part ways amicably, don't make me look down on you completely."

Part ways amicably?

A trace of pain flashed in Ye Fei's eyes.

He vaguely remembered that snowy evening, the little girl with a braid and a red dress, the little girl who saved him with a bag of叉烧包 (char siu bao).

Although eighteen years had passed, Ye Fei still remembered the girl's face, her kindness.

This was the main reason he was willing to marry into the Tang family.

The 500,000 yuan was important, but more important was that Ye Fei wanted to repay the kindness of the past.

Otherwise, he could have sold himself for more than 500,000 yuan.

Ye Fei sighed in his heart: Maybe it's time to let go...

"Did you hear me?"

Seeing Ye Fei's distracted expression, Tang Ruoxue said with frustration: "I want to divorce you..."

"Whoosh!"

Before she finished speaking, Ye Fei, who had been silent, suddenly perked up.

He leaned against Tang Ruoxue, using his strength to restrain her movements.

In the next second, he turned the steering wheel with his left hand and pressed her long thigh with his right hand.

The BMW, which was about to stop at a red light, accelerated like an arrow.

"Ye Fei!"

Tang Ruoxue screamed: "Are you crazy?"

"Boom!"

Just as the car rushed to the other side, a truck swept across, colliding with six cars, leaving the road in ruins.

Screams echoed.

Tang Ruoxue pushed Ye Fei away, stepped on the brakes, and turned to look.

The ground was covered in blood.