Chapter 161

Shen Ci spoke in such a light, breezy tone, as if there were truly a profit to be made.

But Chen Baolin knew, since she could take out ten thousand yuan to buy this courtyard, how could she possibly care about that tiny bit of monthly rent?

And that was rent after a fifty-percent discount.

This was purely a case of her having no choice but to earn a pittance of a profit just to put Pili and their Chen family at ease.

Yet to them, it was a massive favor!

It was just that Shen Ci was truly too young. Chen Baolin, still feeling a lingering fear, spoke up again: "Miss, your uncle isn't questioning you, it's just that I have no peace of mind. I know you're buying this courtyard because you want to help, but does your family know? Don't let this end up causing you trouble for no reason."

"Then I shall address you as Uncle Chen," Shen Ci replied with a calm demeanor. "Please rest assured, the money I'm using is all my own. The properties I own elsewhere in Longcheng are also written in my own name, and their prices are about the same as your courtyard, so I have the ability to bear this. Please don't worry."

Pili also hurriedly said, "Master, Shen Ci is an investor; she has earned a lot of money on her own."

Gu Lianxing felt a sense of reflected glory and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "That's right, Uncle Chen, Shen Ci is amazing!"

Since that was the case, Chen Baolin pondered for a moment longer before finally nodding.

But thinking of how much Shen Ci was helping, he left her an out: "Miss, if you regret this later on, or if there are any unforeseen changes, Uncle can cancel this sales agreement with you at any time. If the money isn't enough then, Uncle will also find a way to make it up as soon as possible, so as not to cause you any distress."

When it came down to it, he still wasn't at ease with Shen Ci taking out so much money all at once to buy his courtyard.

Shen Ci naturally understood Chen Baolin's worry and good intentions, so she nodded and agreed without much explanation, just to put the other party's mind at ease.

Within three days, all the procedures were completed, and another courtyard was added to Shen Ci's name.

"Thank you, Shen Ci. I will definitely find a way to redeem this courtyard in the future. If I can't, you can just sell it; don't have any concerns." Pili thanked Shen Ci sincerely.

This was also the reason why she insisted on not borrowing money from Shen Ci but instead forcing the courtyard onto her.

Because no matter what changes might happen later, Shen Ci wouldn't lose out as long as she had the courtyard.

Shen Ci smiled indifferently: "It should be you who shouldn't have any pressure. We've agreed on this: you are not allowed to fight in matches to raise money, otherwise this favor I'm doing will have no meaning."

Pili nodded in assurance: "Fine, I promise you!"

Not long after, the news that Li Xiao had withdrawn from school to go abroad spread like wildfire through the Astronomy Department.

This day, Shen Ci got up uncharacteristically early, pretending to be diligent to attend the morning class. As soon as she entered the classroom, a classmate leaned in and told her the news.

"Going abroad?"

Shen Ci was very surprised. This trajectory had absolutely nothing to do with her past life, right?

The classmate nodded and added: "And that freshman Lin Biqi, didn't she have a grudge against you before?"

This matter had caused a scene in the cafeteria, and many students knew about the conflict between Lin Biqi, Li Xiao, and Shen Ci.

In short, Lin Biqi liked Li Xiao and held a well-known hostility toward Shen Ci.

Shen Ci didn't deny it and nodded, asking in confusion: "What happened to her?"

"She dropped out too. She just got in, and it's only been a few months, yet she dropped out."

Shen Ci was shocked again. Lin Biqi's plot trajectory had also completely veered off course.

But she could vaguely feel that with these two dropping out one after the other, they were definitely inseparable from each other's affairs.

"Shen Ci, you're still the best." The classmate gave her a thumbs up: "To be able to force them both away at once."

Shen Ci was slightly startled and hurriedly shook her head to deny it: "Don't crown me with this honor; it has absolutely nothing to do with me."

Others might not necessarily believe her when she said that.

But Shen Ci didn't care whether others believed her or not. In any case, she was indeed happy to see these two drop out; at least her campus life would be quieter from now on.

"This believer wishes to live a life of balanced meat and vegetables, praying that this pair of star-crossed lovers will wander in destitution abroad and never return to the country."

Shen Ci thought to herself.

She felt drowsy throughout the class and regretted getting up early.

After class, she headed straight for the dormitory, wanting to take a nap, and happened to run into Li Jianguo downstairs.

"Li Dao."

Li Jianguo was also surprised to see Shen Ci and said with a pleasant surprise: "This is rare for you today, getting up to attend a morning class?"

Shen Ci curled her lips upon hearing this: "It wouldn't be appropriate to never show up, right?"

Li Jianguo just smiled without a word. Shen Ci had good grades, so the teachers turned a blind eye to her missing classes.

Shen Ci observed Li Jianguo's state; he was no different from before and looked full of energy.

"Have you been feeling unwell lately?" Shen Ci asked with concern.

Li Jianguo showed a smile that put her at ease: "No, I take my medicine on time every day. The doctor said that as long as I take the medication on time, the chance of a relapse is very small."

Shen Ci nodded in relief and didn't forget to urge him: "You must have someone by your side. If it really doesn't work out, just hire a nanny, just in case."

"Don't worry, I've brought my mother to stay with me; nothing will happen."

Only then was Shen Ci completely at ease, just waiting for the national database to match Li Dao with a suitable "lung source" as soon as possible. After all, this illness could only be completely cured after surgery.

"When is the court hearing?" Shen Ci immediately changed the subject and asked about another matter.

Facing Shen Ci, Li Jianguo was already calm enough, because Shen Ci knew all his little secrets—even better than his mother did.

"The defense process just finished. Lawyer Qin said the hearing is expected to be in the middle of next month." Li Jianguo asked with a smile: "Are you coming?"

"Of course!" Shen Ci said righteously: "I helped you handle this matter, along with Lianxing and Pili. The three of us must be there to witness your victory in court!"

Li Jianguo chuckled and nodded: "Fine, I'll send you the specific time then. The other party already knows Lawyer Qin is my attorney and is panicking. The child's mother has been contacting me incessantly these days, wanting me to drop the lawsuit."

"What does that mean? You won't go soft, will you?" Shen Ci frowned. She knew Li Dao was a decent man; if he hadn't been pushed into a corner, he wouldn't have wanted to make things look too ugly.

Fortunately, Li Jianguo shook his head: "No, she wants to sit down and have a proper talk with me again, then go through a divorce by agreement. I know she's banking on me being soft-hearted. She won't get any advantage from a divorce lawsuit, so she wants to force me to submit. I won't give her the chance."

Shen Ci suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

Li Dao was completely disappointed and chilled by this marriage and the other party.

But she also felt relieved.

At least Li Dao was clear-headed. If blind concession and compromise couldn't bring fairness, then he would seek fairness through the law.

"Li Dao, you are a good man; you will definitely meet someone suitable in the future." Shen Ci suddenly blurted this out.

Li Jianguo laughed out loud upon hearing this: "Forget it, I don't even know if this illness of mine can be cured, so don't drag anyone else down."

After saying that, he hurriedly waved his hand: "You should go back quickly; your eyes are bloodshot, so you definitely haven't slept enough."

Five updates!

I did what I said I would; I've even typed sparks out of my keyboard!

What kind of serious author does five updates a day?

Are you trying to kill yourself?

(End of chapter)