CHAPTER 335: CHAPTER 335

And Chen Mei was still clamoring, "Right, we must go to the hospital to assess the injuries. I will not rest until they are behind bars."

In fact, Chen Mei couldn’t help noticing the undertow in the eyes between her son and that young girl, unique to those in love.

Chen Mei even guessed that her son had abruptly married the wealthy Cheng Huiyan and thus suddenly abandoned that girl, resulting in the girl’s brother and sister coming to beat someone up.

But what of it?

Even if their Junyi did something wrong, it wasn’t reason enough for them to beat him to such a state!

Therefore, after Chen Mei and Cheng Huiyan brought Xue Junyi to the hospital, they immediately demanded the doctor provide a medical assessment report of the injuries.

"I’m not just going to let them rot in prison, I want them to pay until they are bankrupt!"

But what they never expected was that the doctor’s assessment of the injuries was — minor.

Even if they went to court, they could only get a few hundred yuan in compensation.

"Doctor, have you been bribed by those siblings? My Junyi is so seriously injured, how can it possibly be considered minor?"

Chen Mei was utterly unable to accept this verdict, venting her rage on the doctor.

But the doctor wasn’t about to be wrongly accused, "Family member, please speak with reason and evidence. If you doubt our professional assessment, you can take the injured person to any hospital now for an injury evaluation. If the result is different, I will personally resign due to this fault, and even compensate for all wrongful diagnosis fees. But if the result is consistent, then I will file a lawsuit in court..."

Upon hearing the threat of a lawsuit, Chen Mei brought out her village skills of creating a scene, sobbing and screaming, "I just can’t get justice for my son, and was distraught for a moment. You can’t do this to me, I still have elderly parents at home, two daughters to support..."

Chen Mei’s wailing immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Seeing Chen Mei resorting to such behavior, Cheng Huiyan also felt extremely embarrassed and quickly stepped forward to cover Chen Mei’s mouth.

"Mom, go see how Junyi is first, I’ll handle this here!"

Only then did Chen Mei quiet down and went to find Xue Junyi.

After Chen Mei left the doctor’s office, Cheng Huiyan kept apologizing to the doctor.

"Doctor, I’m truly sorry. My mother-in-law has always lived in the countryside and lacks worldly experience, please don’t take her words to heart."

Seeing that Cheng Huiyan was speaking sensibly, the doctor’s expression softened somewhat and he then offered her some inside information.

"You shouldn’t determine the severity of the injury solely based on the external wounds. The assailant’s technique is not ordinary; each targeted area was to cause maximum pain without inflicting serious harm. So no matter which hospital you go for assessment, the result will be the same."

The doctor’s words reminded Cheng Huiyan of a news story she had seen not long ago—

A nurse girlfriend stabbed her boyfriend 108 times, yet only inflicted minor injuries.

So, the cool and beautiful girl from earlier, was she also medically trained?

Cheng Huiyan and Jiang Moxi were not acquainted, so she didn’t continue to ponder about her.

She thanked the doctor repeatedly and then returned to Xue Junyi and Chen Mei’s side.

Xue Junyi had his wounds treated, and his rationality had returned somewhat.

Seeing Cheng Huiyan, he was actually quite worried she would interrogate him about these matters.

But to his surprise, Cheng Huiyan said to him as soon as she entered, "Junyi, since we’re registered as married, it’s with the intention to live a good life together. So, let’s leave the past in the past."

Xue Junyi didn’t expect Cheng Huiyan to let him off so easily, thinking she really was sent from heaven to rescue him and the Old Xue’s family.

He clutched Cheng Huiyan’s hand with emotion, swearing solemnly, "Thank you, Sister Huiyan, marrying a wise, virtuous, and enlightened woman like you is truly a blessing I’ve cultivated in my three lifetimes."

Chen Mei watched their sickly-sweet exchanges, thinking that since Cheng Huiyan was so set on her son, it was about time to transfer the titles of several of her properties into her son’s name.

However, Chen Mei couldn’t outright suggest it, especially since Cheng Huiyan and her son had just gotten their marriage certificate today.

If she were to speak so eagerly and upset Cheng Huiyan, that wouldn’t end well.

Hence, this matter needed a gradual approach.

Chen Mei had already planned to live for a while with Xue Junyi and Cheng Huiyan in a rented apartment.

When the opportunity arose, she would bring up not wanting to be a third wheel, prompting Cheng Huiyan to gift her, Chen Mei, an apartment to live in on her own.

Today’s mess in the rental was the perfect opportunity.

So, Chen Mei began to sigh and lament, "Ah, a slight injury is one thing, but now the rental looks like that. What are we three going to do tonight?"

When Xue Junyi heard his mother’s words, he understood that she wanted Cheng Huiyan to offer up an apartment for them to live in, and he started to echo his mother’s sentiment.

He, too, was curious to see what Cheng Huiyan’s house in the wealthy district looked like.

"It’s all my fault, I failed to protect you and our home..."

Xue Junyi put on a disheartened façade, feeling that if Cheng Huiyan were sensible, she would immediately hand over the keys to their apartment to him and his mother.

But to their surprise, Cheng Huiyan simply said, "It’s okay, I’ll go back and clean it up later, and we can just buy whatever is missing."

This wasn’t the answer Chen Mei and Xue Junyi had hoped for, so after exchanging a look, they began to play their two-person act again.

"Sister Huiyan, I can’t bear to see you doing such rough work, nor can I bear to have you live in such a humble place because of me. If only I could afford to buy you a place in Platinum Blue County," Xue Junyi said.

Chen Mei hurriedly asked, "What is Platinum Blue County?"

"It’s the wealthy area of Yan City. I’ve heard that those who have a house there are considered top-tier among Yan City’s rich."

Xue Junyi said this while stealing glances at Cheng Huiyan out of the corner of his eye.

They repeatedly mentioned Platinum Blue County, hinting to Cheng Huiyan.

But Cheng Huiyan remained unphased and simply told Xue Junyi, "Junyi, although Platinum Blue County is nice, I still think our little home is cozier."

Platinum Blue County had quite a few bosses who "knew" Cheng Huiyan, and she did not want to go there for anything.

Unbeknownst to Cheng Huiyan, even though she had said such pleasant things, she still severely disappointed Xue Junyi and Chen Mei.

Unable to move into the upscale Platinum Blue County, the family of three had no choice but to return dejectedly to their cheap and simple student apartment.

The landlord had already tallied up the amount of damage, posting the bill on their door.

Looking at an unexpected expense worth three months of part-time work, and seeing the dilapidated state of the place upon entering, was starkly opposite to the wealthy life Xue Junyi had fantasized about after marriage.

Xue Junyi was unspeakably disappointed, so he simply went back to the bedroom to lie down.

Chen Mei quickly followed into the room, comforting, "Don’t worry, let’s wait a bit longer. Let her clean up the mess outside on her own. Such a rich girl surely can’t stand it, and soon she’ll suggest that we move into her mansion."

Xue Junyi also thought his mother’s words made sense, so he eagerly awaited such a moment.

Yet from dawn till dusk, not only did Cheng Huiyan clean the house, but she also prepared four dishes and a soup for the two of them...