Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 17 Only One Fang Ying

Fang Ying nodded firmly, "There really isn't. If there were, the news would have spread far and wide by now."

Lin Qin thought for a moment and decided to tell you about her experience. "There's a woman named Fang Ying from Fangshan. She and my husband are studying at the same college in the provincial capital. They're having an affair. Fang Ying is pregnant. I suspect that she's restless because her baby is about to be born, and she plans to get rid of my daughter and me so she can marry my husband."

That Fang Ying might be the Fang Meixiang you mentioned. As for why she used your name to attend a junior college, I have no idea.

Fang Ying's face gradually paled, her pupils dilated, and her voice trembled as she spoke, "You...you mean...Fang Meixiang used my college admission notice to impersonate me and attend a junior college?"

Lin Qin took a deep breath. "I only have a suspicion; I'm not sure if that's true."

"No! Your suspicions are possible!" Fang Ying looked at Lin Qin excitedly, tears streaming down her face. "I should have thought of this a long time ago. Mei Xiang is the village chief's daughter and is very pampered at home. How could she marry far away from home just because she failed in high school!"
The village chief loves this daughter so much, how could he let her marry so far away! I was so stupid, I should have suspected it sooner! No, no! I have to go back and ask them directly.

Lin Qin quickly pulled Fang Ying back, "Don't panic! If Fang Meixiang really took your place at the junior college, that's no small matter! It will involve a lot of people. You're just a woman, all alone. How can you seek justice for yourself?"

"Sister! What should I do? I'm at my wit's end! Today, my parents accepted eighty yuan from an old man and forced me to marry him. If the police hadn't arrived in time, that old man would have dragged me away!"

"I can't go home now, and I can't seek justice. I really don't want to live anymore! But I'm not willing to die like this! Waaah!" Fang Ying knelt on the ground and cried bitterly.

Lin Qin looked at Chen Wenjun.

Chen Wenjun stepped forward, took out fifty yuan and gave it to her. "Take this money and buy a long-distance bus ticket to the provincial capital. Find the principal or admissions office of that school and ask them if the Fang Ying they recruited is you. If it is, then tell the school and the principal about the situation and call the police in the provincial capital!"
If not, come back. Fifty yuan is enough for a round trip, and you can stay in the provincial capital for a few days.

Fang Ying, who had never traveled far from home in her life, stared wide-eyed at the fifty yuan in front of her, unsure whether to take it or not.

Lin Qin advised, "That's life. If you don't take a gamble, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Consider this money a loan from us. You can pay it back when you're able to, and it's okay if you don't. We understand."

Fang Ying came to her senses and thanked him while sobbing.

This was the first time in her life she had felt cared for and favored, and ironically, this warmth came not from her parents, but from a complete stranger she had just met.

"Thank you! I will definitely work hard to pay you back! What are your names? Where do you live? How can I find you in the future?"

Fang Ying asked many questions.

Lin Qin answered her seriously.

When they arrived at the hospital, Chen Wenjun said to Lin Qin, "You take the child upstairs first, I'll take her to the station later, and I'll come see you again tomorrow."

"it is good!"

With Chen Wenjun around, Lin Qin always felt particularly at ease.

When Lin Ying and Lin Yi saw Lin Qin carrying Liu Yaya back, they were both overjoyed and cried tears of joy.

Lin Yi couldn't move, but his eyes never left Liu Yaya.

Lin Ying hugged her child tightly, calling him her darling for a long time, still feeling terrified. "What did the police station say?"

"The investigation is still ongoing. Fortunately, the child has been found, and the traffickers have been arrested."

Lin Qin didn't say much.

Lin Ying was so angry that she cursed the human traffickers and their ancestors for eighteen generations before she calmed down. The next morning around eight o'clock, Chen Wenjun came to the ward with fruit.

As soon as she sat down, Lin Qin couldn't wait to ask about Fang Ying's situation.

Chen Wenjun hurriedly said, "We bought her the earliest bus today, and she's already on the bus and left. We hope the result is as we expected."

Lin Qin nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Yaya sweetly called out to Chen Wenjun, "Uncle Chen."

Chen Wenjun quickly picked her up and said to Lin Qin and Lin Yi, "Uncle, if you trust me, you can let Yaya stay with me for a few days. There are many people and things in the hospital, and there are always times when things go wrong. I won't be selling fish for the next few days, so I can take care of the child for you. I'll send the child back to Shanglin Village after I'm discharged from the hospital. Is that alright with you?"

To be honest, Lin Qin was actually a little tempted.

Chen Wenjun is a Tanka (boat people) who live on fishing boats. If they don't go ashore, they drift on the Nanxi River and can easily find a deserted shore to dock. As long as the children don't go ashore, there is indeed no need to worry about human traffickers.

More importantly, this child abduction was a conspiracy between Liu Yongming and his mistress. If they failed once, they would definitely try again. If the child were given to Chen Wenjun, Liu Yongming would never be able to find him!
"Wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?" Lin Yi looked at Chen Wenjun with eyes full of gratitude and guilt.

Chen Wenjun shook his head, "What's the big deal! I'll be looking after one child or two, it's all the same to me, as long as you're willing!"

As he spoke, he looked down at Liu Yaya and patiently persuaded her, "Yaya, how about you go home with Uncle Chen for a few days? Uncle has an older brother who is the same age as you who can play with you. Uncle will take you home after your grandfather is discharged from the hospital, okay?"

Liu Yaya was reluctant to part with Lin Qin.

Lin Qin comforted him through tears, "Sweetie, Mommy will come to see you whenever she has time. You can stay with Uncle Chen for a few days. Aren't you afraid of being targeted by human traffickers again? Okay?"

"Okay! Mom, remember to come see me and take me home!" Liu Yaya cried pitifully.

Several adults also shed tears.

To appease Liu Yaya, Lin Qin even went back to Nanxi with them.

This is the first time she has returned here since her rebirth.

The scenery of Nanxi remains unchanged, with fishing boats coming and going on the river, creating a lively atmosphere. Passing Tanka people will glance at her curiously before quickly getting back to their own business.

Chen Wenjun carried Liu Yaya and led Lin Qin back to his own boat.

This is a five-slatted boat used by the Tanka people, also known as a five-slatted boat. A five-slatted boat is generally over 10 meters long, about 3 meters wide, and has an area of ​​over 30 square meters. The "five" refers to the five retractable bamboo slats used to cope with different weather conditions.

The bow is equipped with a long oar for paddling, as well as an anchor and a long bamboo pole. The middle section of the boat, commonly known as the "belly," is divided into two levels, especially the aft section. The lower level is used for storing cargo and raising pigs, while the upper level is spacious. It serves as the living center for the whole family, where they eat, drink, relieve themselves, and sleep.

A couplet was hanging on the cabin door, with the four large characters "Smooth Sailing" pasted on the door in red paper.

All of this was so unfamiliar and novel to Liu Yaya.

When Chen Wenjun opened the door, a dark head crawled out of the cabin and shouted joyfully, "Dad!"

(End of this chapter)