It felt like a swarm of moths were fluttering their wings inside her chest, all rushing towards the same spot. Suppressing her excitement, Yu Lian quietly observed from where the other person couldn't see her.

"Director Liu, the vegetables for the past two days have been delivered. Please check them."

"No problem, Lao Niu, I've already checked everything. Here's the money for groceries this month, please check it."

The man called "Old Ox" said, "Then I won't be polite..."

No one spoke. Yu Lian glanced furtively at the spot and saw clearly now—the person who delivered the food was indeed the same person from that day. She could finally ascertain the other person's identity. This matter had been weighing on her mind for a long time; if she didn't tell He Lin, this thorn would remain in her heart forever.

"Delivering groceries to the school is now so easy, it comes so effortlessly."

As the other man rode away on his tricycle, Yu Lian breathed a sigh of relief: "That guy really knows how to act. I wonder how much money they paid him. To be honest, he completely changes his demeanor just by changing his clothes."

As she muttered to herself, the last exam ended. Yu Xin immediately came over, full of confidence, and said, "Sis, don't worry, I'm sure I'll pass. Don't doubt me, I have faith in myself."

Yu Lian said that she hadn't said anything yet, but her sister had already said everything: "Okay, I believe you. Let's go home. I'll give you a month to think it over. You need to consider it carefully—what do you want to do? As long as it's not a job that harms your health and it's suitable, I'll convince Mom and Dad to let you go. Of course, it's okay if you want to wait a little longer. Anyway, you're not that old yet. Take a couple more years off, and I'll support you."

Hearing her sister's words, Yu Xin was almost moved to tears: "Sister, you really are my sister. Don't worry, I will cherish the opportunity you helped me get."

After the exams, it was almost time for school to let out, and the mother and her two daughters left the school together. On the way, they strolled around the nearby market. Coincidentally, Yu Lian ran into that old ox again. But to avoid alerting him, she only glanced at him from afar, noting down his stall and address.

After Yu Xin finished her exams, Yu Lian, as the older sister, no longer needed to keep an eye on her every day, and the two returned to their own home that evening. On the way, Yu Lian couldn't help but ask, "Did you ask your dad? Is this story true or false?"

"I asked, but I haven't had a chance to tell you yet. It's true..." He Lin didn't say anything because if it were true, it would be completely detrimental to his relationship with Yu Lian. "I swear I didn't know about this. If you want a divorce... ugh—"

After He Lin uttered those two words, Yu Lian, sitting on the back of the bicycle, reached out without hesitation and pinched He Lin's waist hard: "A grown man like you, why do you always say such discouraging things? You're not like my man at all."

He Lin wisely changed his tune: "I'm afraid this matter will drag down my family." In fact, if this matter were to come to light, it would indeed drag down his family.

"Stop talking. Besides, you don't know anything, you know? There are facts, but strictly speaking, you don't know anything. As long as no one in your family leaks the news..." Yu Lian realized she had misunderstood halfway through her sentence. If that person who looked so much like He Lin was a relative from that side, and their goal was to get He Lin's family's assets...

"He Lin, you're in danger right now. If someone wants to bring you down, this is their biggest weakness. What should we do?"

After contacting her at 2 AM, Yu Lian was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. He Lin, unaware of the reason, assumed she was overly worried: "I promise, this won't affect you or your family."

At that moment, Yu Lian's mind was filled with that person's warning, while before her eyes was He Lin's concern. Finally, Yu Lian recounted everything that had happened that night.

"So you saw another version of me back then?"

Yu Lian immediately rejected the question: "I don't think it's you. Although you look exactly the same, even the tiny mole at the corner of your eye that's so faint it goes unnoticed is the same, it doesn't feel like you to me. To give you an analogy, the cookies produced on the production line of a food factory may look exactly the same when they come out, and customers won't notice. But if you look closely, even if each cookie weighs the same, there will still be subtle differences, not to mention the many more differences inside."

Yu Lian's explanation made He Lin realize more clearly the difference between her and that person he had never met. So, there really are people in the world who are exactly alike. This question, placed before them, was undeniable. Even though He Lin hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Yu Lian's words were enough for him to understand how formidable that person was.

"Don't worry too much about this, I'll handle it. I'll let you know as soon as there's any progress. It's not a big deal, don't let it affect your mood." He Lin's words were reassuring.

"Yes, I believe you. But remember you're not alone right now. If you can't solve it, be sure to tell me immediately."

He Lin smiled and agreed. This was a state he had never imagined before—this was what it felt like to have a partner who always kept you in their heart.

Back at their home, the couple made plans again. Their main goal now is to live well in the present and plan for the future, and this will be done systematically within that framework.

"Here, take this."

Yu Lian was slightly shocked when she saw the bankbook he handed her and opened it to check the balance—she hadn't expected that after working for three years, He Lin would still have 1,500 yuan left after giving it to his family. The metal box he handed over was full of tickets, among which three industrial tickets were the rarest.

"Where did you get those industrial vouchers?"

"I received two of these from my workplace once, and I also had to buy them from someone else."

Yu Lian knew the value of the ticket, and He Lin spoke so casually that it made her doubt herself: "Didn't you say before that you thought the new women's bicycle in the new house was pretty? I really want to give you a ride every day, but if you like it, I'll reluctantly give it up."

The implication was that He Lin had always had this condition, and he had hesitated before making this decision. Yu Lian could barely suppress her smile: "You gave it all to me?"

He Lin stopped nodding halfway through: "No, I still have five yuan on me." Looking at the neatly folded banknotes next to the bankbook, Yu Lian suddenly felt a little sorry for He Lin.

"You're too honest. How about I give you a little allowance every week from now on?"

He Lin agreed without asking any questions.

"You didn't even ask me how much I would give you?"

"I'll give you whatever you want, I don't have anywhere to spend money anyway."

He Lin's words prompted Yu Lian to list his spending habits—he doesn't smoke or drink, and even his company meals are provided free of charge. His biggest hobby is work; aside from work, he eats, drinks, and uses the restroom, so there really isn't much else he spends money on.

"Alright, since you're not going to be the housekeeper, then I'll take over, but don't complain about it. If you even slightly express interest in that, we can each manage our own affairs from now on, how about that?"

He Lin agreed confidently—he was confident he could do it. It seemed that, aside from that unexpected incident, the young couple's life was progressing in the best possible direction.

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