I emptied my family's possessions to join the army, and my abstinent superior doted on me.

Chapter 2 The Mysterious Paradise

Qian Jiangang's hand froze in mid-air, stunned by the unprecedentedly strong resistance from Liu Huiru and her daughter.

Seeing his hesitation and confusion, Qin Hongxiang let out a loud wail and sat down on the ground, wailing, "Oh dear! Her father! Did you hear me? You lost your life to save someone, leaving us, a widow and her children, to be bullied by everyone. No one will stand up for us. Why is my life so miserable..."

Here we go again!

Qian Lai sneered, her voice low but ruthless: "Aunt, these tricks are useless after all these years. I won't fall for them!"

Over the years, my dad's heart has become extremely biased. Even if my uncle crawled out of his coffin right now, he probably wouldn't be able to do even one ten-thousandth as good as my dad.

"No amount of complaining will change anything today. If you insist on taking my university spot, you'll have to do as I say. Otherwise, I'll go to the factory and let everyone there judge how much blood and tears my daughter and I will have to shed to repay this 'favor'!"

As the workshop director, Qian Jiangang cherished his reputation above all else. Upon hearing this, his face immediately turned ashen.

Seeing the situation was dire, Qian Xiaozhen knelt down with a thud, grabbed Qian Jiangang's leg, and cried her heart out: "Second Uncle, please! For the sake of my deceased father, please give me a chance to go to school. I'm not smart, and I'm not as pretty as my younger brother. If I miss this opportunity, I'll only have one way out: death. I beg you, Second Uncle. I don't want the family to pay! I'll find a way myself. Waaah... Just let me go to school..."

The sharp cries pierced the quiet corridor time and time again.

"What's all the noise about? This is a hospital. If you keep making noise, you'll all be kicked out!" The nurse's stern reprimand seemed to offer Qian Jiangang a lifeline.

He was the first to rush out of the ward, silently thanking the nurse.

But instead of going home, he went straight to the mediation room. It's unclear how Qian Dong's negotiations with the other party went, or whether he received a satisfactory amount in compensation and nutritional expenses.

The ward finally returned to calm.

Qian Lai lay back wearily on the hospital bed, the wound on her head throbbing, her ears ringing. This body was so weak!
"If only I could bring the Mind-Gathering Pills from the lab..."

The thought had barely formed when a familiar scene suddenly appeared before my eyes!

"QL Biological Gene Research Base"—this place was all too familiar to her.

Backed by Qingshen Mountain and facing Shenquan Water to the east, the modern building complex is surrounded by two giant storage belts.

This is the research park that her grandfather gave her when she received the title of biological gene researcher.

Within the park, there are restaurants, hotels, department stores, and large supermarkets—everything you could want. Beneath the park lies the "Qian Family Vault," a secret known only to the Qian family. Inside are not only various treasures collected by the grandfather, but also gold bars, cash, jewelry, and more.

Qian Lai's heart pounded as he strode into the research institute in the center of the park.

In the top-floor laboratory, filled with world-class advanced experimental instruments, everything was functioning normally. The unfinished experimental samples in the culture chamber remained in the same state as when she left, much to her delight.

This is a gift from heaven!
This would allow her to continue her experiments even in another world. If successful, this experiment would greatly advance human genetic and neural repair.

She opened the refrigerator, took out a Qi-gathering pill, and swallowed it.

In a moment, I felt relaxed and comfortable all over, and the pain in my head suddenly disappeared. Even the buzzing in my ears stopped abruptly.
And so it ended. The Gathering Spirit Pill, made from the divine spring water and numerous precious medicinal herbs, indeed had extraordinary effects.

After regaining her senses, she put on her white lab coat, goggles, and gloves, and sat down at the lab table.

The two Qian Lais have now become one.

After an unknown amount of time, a notification sounded in the laboratory.

It's midnight.

A protest came from his stomach, and Qian Lai had a sudden thought: how wonderful it would be to have a bowl of hot beef noodles covered in chili oil.

The hotel's breakfast restaurant in the park.

She pushed open the door and immediately saw a bowl of steaming beef noodles on her usual table, number 8, topped with bright red chili oil.

Qian Lai picked up the bowl, took a sniff, and the aroma instantly filled her nostrils. It really smelled like freshly fried chili peppers!

After scavenging the food, Qian Lai went to the supermarket for another "sweep".

"Glug glug," the icy juice was downed in one gulp. Looking up again, the empty seat had been automatically refilled. "Inexhaustible supply?" A huge sense of security welled up in Qian Lai's heart.

With this "mysterious paradise," what did she have to fear in this unfamiliar era?
"Go back," she murmured to herself.

When she opened her eyes again, the pungent smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils. She was already back in her hospital bed.

After taking the Gathering Spirit Pill and drinking the Divine Spring Water, she slept soundly through the night.

When Qian Lai woke up the next day, he felt clear-headed and the wound on his head was almost healed.

After gathering her thoughts, she strode to the nurses' office: "Excuse me, sir, may I borrow the phone for a moment?"

A moment later, the call connected. "Excuse me, is this the Municipal Organization Department?..."

Yesterday's discussion went unresolved, and today she is fully prepared to have a final showdown with the eldest son and Qian Jiangang.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I approached the gate, I saw a group of people crowding at the entrance, and I heard the sound of things being smashed to the ground coming from inside the courtyard.

"Qian Jiangang, you bastard! Qian Lai is your own flesh and blood. She almost got hit by a car yesterday and is still in the hospital! I've been working day and night to save up this little bit of money, and I finally managed to buy a chicken to make some soup for my daughter to help her recover. And you...you actually dared to secretly give it all to your sister-in-law's family? Huh, are you even human?"

Liu Huiru screamed shrilly, her voice already hoarse from crying.

Qian Lai pushed through the crowd and kicked open the half-closed courtyard gate.

The courtyard was a mess. Broken pieces of a clay pot were scattered all over the ground, and soup and bits of chicken were mixed with the dirt. Liu Huiru, her hair disheveled, collapsed to the ground, crying so hard she was almost breathless.

Qian Jiangang stood in front of her with his hands on his hips, looking impatient. Behind him, the eldest son and his wife stood on the porch, chuckling as they watched the spectacle.

"Mom." Qian Lai rushed over and helped Liu Huiru up, her eyes reddening.

“No more. Lai Lai, we’re not living with your dad anymore. He’s never cared about us.” Liu Huiru’s years of pent-up anger erupted the moment she saw her daughter. She burst into tears, “I finally managed to buy a chicken, and your dad secretly gave it to the eldest son’s family. When I found out, the soup in the pot had been diluted with water, and all that was left were chicken heads and feet…” Liu Huiru was heartbroken.

I feel bad that the chicken I painstakingly saved up to buy ended up in a dog's stomach. I feel even worse for my daughter, who is injured but can't even have a sip of chicken soup.

"Qian Jiangang! Are you still my father or not?" Qian Lai roared angrily, his hatred surging forth.

Qian Jiangang was taken aback by her calling him by his first name, and instantly flew into a rage: "You bastard! How dare you call your father by his first name! It's just a bowl of chicken soup, why be so formal among family? You two have no class, making a spectacle of yourselves in front of the whole courtyard!"

"Family?" Qian Lai's voice was icy. "I think you and them are the real family. How long are you going to keep sucking our blood?"

"Brother Lai, how can you speak to your elders like that? Your uncle died saving your father. Now, your father is repaying that debt by taking better care of us orphans and widows. Isn't that right? My poor Qian Dong and Xiao Zhen have been fatherless since they were little. Bloodsucking? Who's sucking your blood... Give me back my people, and the three of us will leave right now!"

Qin Hongxiang had honed her tricks to perfection over the years. The neighbors, watching the spectacle as if it were a theatrical performance, burst into laughter.

Qian Lai ignored the shrew, grabbed her mother, and questioned Qian Jiangang with an icy expression: "Dad, have you made a decision about what we discussed yesterday?"

Her face flushed red, and she wished she could beat up each and every one of these scumbags.

“Since your sister is so kind and has decided to support herself after going to university, I’ll keep the dowry for your brother to get married! As for you, once you marry into the Gu family, you’ll certainly not be short of food or drink. The dowry should be given back to your maternal family.”

"Then what about my dowry? I know you saved 300 yuan for your cousin's dowry, so mine should be the same, right?"

The onlookers nodded in agreement.

"You're talking nonsense. I don't have 300 yuan. As soon as I get my salary, I use it to help with household expenses. I don't have a single penny left." A hint of guilt flashed in Qian Jiangang's eyes.

"No?"

Without saying a word, Qian Lai rushed into the small kitchen.

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