Why did you provoke me?

Jiang Mingfeng walked over. "Dali, let's go eat first, then I'll take you home."

Dali nodded. "In the future, don't get involved in girls' fights. You're a man, how can you hit girls? You'll only get hurt if you just stand there."

Jiang Mingfeng chuckled in agreement. His wife was truly capable. Not only had she won the fight, but she had also given a lecture on stage. This was something he could boast about for a while.

Yu Meng looked at her brother-in-law, who was grinning foolishly. She thought to herself, "It's good that he's a little silly; that way, my older sister will be happy."

The news of the fight between several women in front of the Great Hall spread like wildfire. Even Jiang Mingfeng's father heard about it.

When Jiang Mingfeng returned that evening, his parents called him to their study and asked him about the details again.

Jiang's mother listened with great interest. She didn't think her daughter-in-law fighting was a big deal. Here, when reason couldn't be reasoned with, fighting was normal.

Moreover, this unconventional fighting style not only didn't damage their daughter-in-law's reputation, but also won her the favor of many. She's truly a clever girl. Such a magnanimous girl would be perfect as their daughter-in-law.

When Dali got home, she didn't tell her about the fight they had in town. She didn't want her parents to worry.

"How was the teacher's lecture? Did you understand it?" Aunt Yu asked.

"It's alright, we already know most of the stuff. Listening to her lectures isn't too mentally taxing," Dali said while serving rice.

"Dad, Mom, you don't know, that teacher also has a bracelet on her wrist, similar to ours, only the color is different," Sister Xiu added from the side.

"My little sister even asked her specifically how many kinds of techniques there are, and why they're different from ours. She said it's because of the teacher-student relationship. Mom, my little sister could start her own school of thought. She's amazing. From now on, we'll all follow her school." Dali was so proud of herself.

Yu Meng just sat there smiling as she listened to her two older sisters praising her.

Father Yu shook his head, saying, "Don't let anyone know about my little sister's situation, or there will be endless trouble."

"We know all that. We're just trying to make Mom and Dad happy. We wouldn't dare say a word about it outside," Sister Xiu quickly assured them.

Yu Meng didn't quite understand why her father always told them to keep things hidden. Wasn't this kind of thing allowed in the world?

Yu Meng's eyes held a hint of doubt. Her father glanced at her and said, "Our family is too ordinary. If you are too outstanding, you will be envied. Some people have no bottom line."

The mother sighed beside her, "When I was little, even though we didn't have line drawing books, I still took the test. I remember there was another girl with me, and her number was very high, over ninety. At the time, it caused a sensation in the town. She was lucky; her parents bought her the book, but before she even got home, she disappeared. So many people were with her, but she just disappeared, and they still haven't found her. They don't even know if she's alive or dead."

Yu Meng pointed to herself, "I'm fine, aren't I?"

Mr. Yu smiled and said, "Later, when we were testing it, we didn't make it public, but some people still knew. The person who gave you the book knew. He signed a confidentiality agreement, and we gave him some hush money. We've been relieved to see that nothing bad has happened to you in the past few years."

Is Yu Mengxiang a human trafficker? Or some kind of organization?

Yu Meng asked, "Isn't anyone going to do anything about this?"

"If you report it to the public security brigade, they will file a case for us, but it's hard to say when it will be resolved," Mr. Yu said helplessly.

After staying at home for a day, Dali and Sister Xiu returned to town, leaving Yu Meng alone at home again.

She poured all her energy into the second line drawing book. Slowly, a tiny sparrow appeared on her shoulder.

Time flies. Yu Meng is almost eleven years old, and her birthday is in two weeks. Everyone says she will come back on that day.

That afternoon, Yu Meng went to the riverbank as usual. She sat on the big rock, the sun was warm, and she was feeling drowsy when she suddenly felt a blow to the back of her neck. In her dazed state, she heard a voice say, "Hurry up and get her far away. I want revenge for my broken leg."

Yu Meng's last thought was that what her father said was true!

When Yu Meng hadn't returned by dinner time, Yu's father hurriedly asked Yu Hai to go look for her.

The mother paced anxiously, "Xiao Si has never been away from home for this long. I hope something has happened to her."

"No, we'll wait a bit longer." Dad's hands were trembling as he tried to light his cigarette, but he couldn't get it to light no matter how many times he tried.

Yu Hai ran back, panting. "My little sister isn't by the river. What should we do?" His eyes were red. "I'll go to town to find my older sister and Sister Xiu."

"Let's go find the village chief and ask the villagers to help us look for him." Father Yu was also anxious, and Mother Yu's tears streamed down her face. "What are we going to do? My little Si, don't scare your mother like this."

It was dinnertime, and all the main family members were home. Upon hearing that a child was missing, no one could remain seated, and they all came out.

"Old Yu, where did the child go missing?" the village chief asked.

"My little sister goes to the riverbank every afternoon," Yu Hai said from the side.

"Do you know where she often goes?" the village chief asked again.

"I've searched all the places she frequents, but there's no one there," Yu Hai said, wiping away tears.

"You lead the way, and we'll look around; maybe we'll find some clues."

"Yes, let's go take a look. Hai Zi is still young, what clues will he look for?" Yu's father asked Yu Hai to lead the way.

The mother was already collapsed on the kang (a heated brick bed), crying anxiously, "You all, search carefully, my little Si'er can't be lost!"

Yu Meng woke up in a bumpy car. She touched her neck and thankfully it wasn't broken.

"Brother, how much can we sell this girl for? That way we can find wives too."

"Stop talking nonsense and go check on the person in the back. If they've gone mad, they're worthless."

"I was looking through the small window at the back. She wasn't moving at all, so she probably hadn't woken up yet. How could she be stupid? I just hit her once, I didn't hurt her head."

Yu Meng lay motionless in the bag. She didn't know where she was. Even if she could take care of those two men, she didn't know how to drive.

Oh dear, her parents must be frantic with worry. She never imagined that this would happen in the place she frequents.

Who was watching her in the village? They seemed so familiar with her movements. It must be someone from nearby, and someone who harbored such deep hatred for her. Right, before she fainted, she heard the words "broken leg."

She had a grudge against someone in their village who had a broken leg. A name popped into Yu Meng's mind: Sister Xia.

Yu Meng closed her eyes, afraid that her eyes would reveal murderous intent. She never expected that after so many years, she would hold a grudge against her for the broken leg.

When I get back, I'll give you a big gift. I hope you won't disappoint me.

The car stopped, and Yu Meng, caught off guard, bumped her entire body into the car door. She cried out in pain.