Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 24 Breaking up

Zhang Ze and Mao Qianjin, who were lying in wait in the shadows, couldn't tell whether they were disappointed or relieved.

Disappointing that they didn't have the chance to show their skills, they were fortunate that the father and daughter didn't end up in the situation they had envisioned.

Because they had not received clear instructions, even though Xu Zixin and the other man had already left, they remained hidden in the shadows without moving an inch.

……

While in her room, Su Ning carefully put away the things her mother had left behind, one by one, back into the box and then into her space.

Compared to what her mother kept in the bank safe, she clearly valued this place more.

When Su Jinglei was still alive, she would personally bury a jar of Daughter Red wine in the yard every year on her daughter's birthday.

Then, prepare a gift with utmost care: it could be a piece of jade that she carved herself, a small painting with her and her daughter's portraits, or a variety of exquisite embroidered items.

Each item was carefully sealed and placed in this large mahogany box.

She jokingly said that this was a tradition for the Su family's beloved daughter, just like what her father had done for her.

The wishes and hopes I've personally accumulated, along with the buried fine wine, will surely make my daughter happy and fulfilled for the rest of her life as part of her dowry.

Xu Zixin, who lacks a heart, only knows how to put on a show and naturally wouldn't understand Su Jinglei's true intention in leaving this small courtyard for him.

"Alright..."

If Xu Zixin really does what his mother hopes, taking over her role in preparing these things for him, Su Ning probably doesn't know how to face it now.

Just like now, all of this contains only her mother's love for her, pure and unadulterated, and that's good enough.

"dong dong dong~"

"Is anyone there? Is Comrade Xiao Su here?"

Startled awake by the sudden noise, Su Ning raised her hand to look at her watch, glanced at the room one last time, and turned to leave.

Although her original intentions did not work, she had no intention of going back on her word.

"Hey, I'm here!"

Director Li saw the person coming out of the house, his heart settled down, and after greeting them, he warmly introduced them.

"This is Tian Dazhen, the one I told you about who desperately needed help. Dazhen is the owner of the house, Su Ning."

Tian Dazhen's wrinkled and weathered face was filled with deep sorrow, but when he looked at her, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Without saying a word, he pulled the children down to their knees with a thud, his tongue too clumsy to speak, and he could only repeatedly murmur words of gratitude.

Her husband lost a hand in a factory accident. The honest and kind man began to drink heavily and give up on himself every day. From then on, he was like a different person, punching and kicking her and the children.

For the sake of her children, she gritted her teeth and endured everyone's strange looks to get a divorce. If it weren't for the help of the Women's Federation to find her a temporary job, she and her two children probably wouldn't have been able to survive.

Now, they've even found a kind person who has given the mother and her two children a place to stay, and they're about to have their own little home... She really doesn't know how to express her gratitude except by kowtowing.

"Quickly, get up! This isn't allowed anymore, eldest sister. Get the children up!"

Before she could even speak, she was surrounded by one adult and two children, who kowtowed to her. Su Ning was stunned for a moment before she suddenly realized what was happening and helped them up.

The mother and her two children were dressed in tattered clothes patched up so badly that it was hard to tell where the clothes came from. The youngest child wasn't even wearing shoes, and his bare feet were covered in black grime.

There was no disdain; on the contrary, a bittersweet feeling welled up inside me. "I believe Director Li has already explained my requirements to you..."

"Yes, Comrade Xiao Su, don't worry, we will definitely take good care of this house and never make a fuss about it. We will pay the rent to Director Li in advance every year and we will never be late!"

At five yuan a year, this large, detached house is incredibly cheap. Although the temporary worker's wages are low, they still amount to eighteen yuan a month, which is more than enough to cover the annual rent.

Tian Dazhen was genuinely grateful. The divorce had subjected her to endless gossip and criticism, but it had also brought her many acts of kindness.

Even if her requests are perfectly normal and simple, she would still try her best to fulfill them, no matter how difficult or challenging they are.

"Sister, Ya Ya and I will also help take good care of the house!"

"Okay, I believe you."

Under the witness of Director Li, both parties signed the lease agreement, provided the house certificate as agreed, and handed over the keys. Su Ning then left first.

……

Xu Zixin and his companion arrived home early and entered their room one after the other, closing the doors and windows tightly.

"Tell me, what exactly have you been hiding from me? What good deeds have you been doing behind my back?!"

The more Xu Zixin thought about Su Ning's meaningful words and pointed look before he left, the more dangerous the fierce light in his eyes became.

Qian Huiru, who had been on tenterhooks the whole way, was made to tremble all over by his suddenly lowered voice, and her fingertips couldn't help but shake slightly.

"I...I really didn't do anything, don't listen to that girl Su Ning..."

"Say!"

He threw off his shirt, leaving only a white vest, and clenched his fists so tightly that the veins bulged all the way down to his arms.

"Stop being so clever. Since Ningning said that, she must have evidence. How long do you think you can keep this from me now?"

"I accepted things from Qin Dagui..."

"What have you collected these things from several times?!"

"Just three times, I swear!" Qian Huiru held her lower abdomen with both hands, took a few steps back imperceptibly, and continued softly, "A total of 20,000 yuan, and a box of small yellow croakers."

"You're really something, Qian Huiru! Have I ever lacked your food and clothing? You don't take anything I say seriously at all, huh?!"

If he hadn't still had some sense of reason, and if he hadn't considered that she was pregnant and could very well be the son he had longed for for many years!

Xu Zixin really wanted to strangle her!

He has always been conscientious and hardworking, never forming cliques or having any intention of accepting bribes, all so as not to leave anyone with the slightest handle against him.

Over the years, who can find even a stain on his reputation, whether in terms of personal conduct or work?

Now look what's happened! This stupid woman has ruined everything. She did something stupid but doesn't even know how to clean up her mess. She's left a little mess without even realizing it!

"Was I doing that for myself? Don't you even think about how much our combined salaries were a few years ago?"
Not only do you send money back to your parents every month and during holidays, but you also insist on spoiling Su Ning. Have you even calculated her monthly expenses?
Feeding such a large family requires money everywhere. Is what we have enough?!

When she felt unbearably frustrated, Qian Huiru's anger would rise little by little as she thought about the glamorous facade and the hidden misery she had endured over the years.

She sacrificed so much, even when she was furious with that brat Su Ning, she endured it all. What was the reason for all this?
It was all just empty promises he made—the promise of several large houses for the Su family, and Su Jinglei's dowry that she couldn't possibly spend all of in cash…

The results of it?
She'd finally made it to this day, and there was nothing! She was going crazy!
(End of this chapter)