After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 161, Episode 0168, made his eyes hurt terribly.

Just as Yu Mengmeng had said, her exposed belly was covered in bruises, the most noticeable being a half-upward-facing shoe sole print.

It wasn't just half a footprint; Li Bin's clothes, which he hadn't lifted, were blocking out another part of it, so all people could see was the half footprint that had turned black and swollen.

It was obvious that he had been kicked by someone wearing leather shoes, and the kick was quite hard.

"Sigh~"

Everyone gasped in shock; the suffering they had endured was truly immense.

Yu Mengmeng, sitting at the end of the kang (heated brick bed), couldn't bear it and turned her head away, silently shedding tears.

Li Bin gave a wry smile. "I was lucky; I wasn't the only one locked up in that room."

“One of them used to be a medicinal herb farmer who made a living by growing medicinal herbs. After they were no longer allowed to grow them, he made a living by collecting medicinal herbs.”

After Zhao Yishu was arrested and the deputy director of the committee was replaced, the black market had become one with the committee.

The old man who was collecting herbs was unaware of this. He took a few ginseng roots to sell to an old acquaintance, but unexpectedly, he was arrested by the Red Sleeves after leaving the black market. Not only were all his money and tickets confiscated, but he was also beaten up and locked up.

However, being an old man, he was shrewd enough to have a bottle of treasure hidden on him that the committee members managed to keep from finding.

An old man from his hometown had a bottle of life-saving medicine left by his ancestors. His wife was seriously ill and urgently needed money. Luckily, they found ginseng. The old man originally planned to sell the ginseng first, and if the price was not high, he would sell the medicine as well.

Perhaps thinking that the money would be returned quickly after being given out, the old acquaintance didn't try to lower the price of the ginseng, and the bottle of medicine remained with the old man.

Seeing that Li Bin was barely breathing, the old man felt pity and gave him a pill, which is why Li Bin was able to walk back on his own.

Otherwise, with that beaten-up dog look on him, he wouldn't even have been able to walk out of the committee building, let alone come back.

Li Bin looked at Lin Yuexi with a slight embarrassment, "That's all I know, I'm sorry."

Previously, all he knew was that Lin Zhiqing's identity seemed to be more than just Leng Zhiqing's sister.

why?
Because the treatment of Lin, the educated youth, was completely incomparable to that of Leng, it's not impossible to say that the Leng family favored girls over boys, but this reason alone is still somewhat far-fetched.

The main issue is the stark difference in treatment between the two. One is treated like a treasure, while the other is practically worthless. In an environment where male preference is prevalent, the one who is practically worthless is a man, which makes it hard not to have some doubts.

It wasn't until he was rescued from the committee and saw Comrade Xu, whom even the committee director treated with utmost respect, and heard the unconscious respect Comrade Xu showed when mentioning Lin Zhiqing, that he truly understood the difference between Lin Zhiqing and them.

She didn't rely on her family's status, but on herself.

As for the rest, Li Bin dared not delve into it or think about it too much. Some things are better left unsaid, while others are not things that an ordinary person like him should know.

That's why he didn't hide anything when Lin Yuexi asked him what happened.

Not only because of the life-saving grace, but also because he could vaguely guess Lin Yuexi's purpose.

Lin Yuexi nodded. "It's alright. I've already learned enough. You've worked hard."

A thought suddenly popped into Li Bin's mind: It's not that it's hard work, it's just that I have a hard life.

Turning around, he found it funny; why was he also feeling sorry for himself?
As expected of Lin Yuexi's non-blood-related brother, Leng Xingran immediately noticed that Lin Yuexi had lost interest in small talk, so he took over the conversation and chatted with Li Bin about other things.

Ask if they've seen a doctor and how their condition is.

Is there anything I can help you with?

If you need anything, just let me know. We're all former educated youth, and they'll definitely help if they can.

Etc., etc.

The couple, Li Bin and his wife, were deeply moved.

When everyone left, even Li Bin's eyes were red.
The next day, after assigning tasks to everyone, the team leader hurriedly went to Lin Yuexi's house.

As I entered the courtyard, I saw Lin Yuexi and her niece taking a leisurely stroll. One of them was walking slowly in front, while the little boy followed leisurely behind.

For some reason, this peaceful and idyllic scene made his eyes ache.

Think about all the endless trivialities he does every day, and then look at the aunt and niece in front of him.

Damn it, he really doesn't want to be the captain for even a day longer.

He felt frustrated but didn't dare complain. He was waiting for Comrade Lin to invent some new gadget, so he couldn't afford to offend him.

"Xi, are you free? Uncle needs to talk to you about something."

"I may have free time, but I might not be able to help with the matter."

There are some things I need to say first; she's not a saint.

The captain was so annoyed that he almost choked. He glared at her and, without waiting for her to entertain him, walked to a bench in the corridor and sat down.

"What kind of person do you take me for? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would force someone to do something against their will?"

Lin Yuexi didn't answer, but she nodded at his serious face, which already showed her opinion of him.

Battalion Commander Li Dayou: "..."

Is this the kind of person you think I am?
"Stop arguing. Uncle has something to ask you. Don't hide it from me. You must have helped Li Zhiqing come back."

Lin Yuexi didn't answer, and continued to stroll slowly around the yard.

However, her expression was tantamount to admitting it.

The captain understood, and his heart, which had been pounding in his throat all night, finally calmed down a bit.

"Since Li Zhiqing is back, everything should be alright, right? And that Wang Zhiqing, he suddenly seems like a different person. They've been making me feel really uneasy."

Li Dayou was exceptionally kind to the educated youth. After Li Bin was arrested by the committee, he not only personally went to the committee to try to get him released, but also, after failing, used his connections to ask the deputy director of the police station for help.

As a result, he failed to rescue the person, and neither did the deputy director.

The deputy director also told him that this matter was very troublesome and involved a lot of people. Not only could he, as the head of a production team, not touch it, but even he, as the deputy director, might not be able to survive unscathed.

So even though Li Bin has returned, the captain is still unsure.

As for Wang Qin, the brigade leader may not know her in great detail, but he knows a little about what she has done. She is behind most of the things that have happened at the educated youth settlement since she arrived.

If this were just acting up, the brigade leader could tolerate it. After all, he had seen more than one or two particularly troublesome educated youths before, and everyone just made do.

But Wang Qin wasn't just causing trouble; she was harming people, which the brigade leader couldn't tolerate.

What's even more infuriating is that he can't do anything about her.

When one powerful backer falls, another one immediately and seamlessly takes over. This skill is something even the brigade leader would like to learn.

Look at himself. After the former president was transferred, not only did the new president find fault with him in every way, but he also replaced the vice chairman of the committee with someone who wasn't even human. He's having a tough time.

This time, Lin Yuexi didn't play the riddle-maker and told him the truth: "Li Bin's matter is considered settled now that he's back. Unless he causes trouble again, no one will bother him with this matter again."

"As for Wang Zhiqing, I am not a psychologist and do not know her situation."

The captain didn't notice that although Lin Yuexi said she didn't know, her words directly implied that Wang Qin had a mental problem.