Chapter 293: Chapter 293

Bai Mengyu felt a bit embarrassed as she said, "I’m sorry, the conditions here are rather simple..."

Indeed, quite simple.

The marks on the walls had already yellowed, and although the floor had been hastily cleaned, the old tiles couldn’t appear clean and transparent.

The dressing table had plenty of bottles and jars; Li Xiaotian, being always surrounded by women, knew a bit about these things—any single bottle could nearly match the rent.

He stood by the door earlier and had already seen the entire room—bare walls, that’s all there is.

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Li Xiaotian already had a clear idea in mind; next, he would wait for his people to arrive.

But at this moment, facing Bai Mengyu’s shyness, he only commented simply, "You’re very strong."

As if he felt something in his heart.

Bai Mengyu’s eyes instantly reddened.

Tears fell one by one, yet her voice carried helplessness: "What else can I do but be strong? People always have to live."

Li Xiaotian’s expression softened further.

——This person is simply a refined egoist.

No, to be precise, as long as she can ensure her own safety and get what she wants, she can do anything, with a good mind and a remarkable performance ability.

She even has strong self-confidence and a gambler’s mindset.

She’s a promising talent.

Soon, there was a knock at the door outside.

"Hello, Tuantuan Delivery!"

Bai Mengyu was stunned, but Li Xiaotian nodded at her, instructing, "Open the door; my people are here."

Standing outside the door was a staff member wearing a Tuantuan delivery yellow cap and a little vest.

He was carrying a huge cake box; the rain had gradually stopped, and he brushed off the rain before entering the room.

He glanced around the living room, then silently removed his helmet, took off his raincoat and jacket, underneath was simple sportswear.

He then opened that massive cake box, inside was a medical kit, and opening it revealed a row of cold surgical instruments, along with some syringes and medications.

On top, there was a snow-white surgical gown and several pairs of gloves and shoe covers turned upside down.

The man’s face was stern, with a circular scar at the corner of his mouth making him look hard to get along with.

"Where is the person?" He stared at Bai Mengyu, his gaze wolf-like.

"Tan Lang, don’t scare her."

Li Xiaotian was in the bedroom, his voice deep as if protecting his life saver.

Tan Lang withdrew his gaze upon hearing this and carried the box into the bedroom.

He lifted the quilt and saw that the two simple bandages were already red again, without a word, he cut them open and carefully examined the blood-muddy wound.

"Fortunately, no internal organs were hurt."

Li Xiaotian nodded—he could feel it, which was why he dared to get out of bed and move.

Tan Lang’s actions were deft; after examining the wound, he promptly disinfected the environment as thoroughly as possible, injected local anesthesia, and soon began suturing the wound.

He also unceremoniously instructed Bai Mengyu:

"Please make a pot of porridge."

Perhaps because of Li Xiaotian’s reminder, his tone was not harsh. Bai Mengyu sensed it, rushing into the kitchen.

It wasn’t until Tan Lang finished stitching that he attached a small jammer to the corner of the bed to prevent eavesdropping and then said softly, "Any problem with the cleanup?"

Li Xiaotian furrowed his brows: "Not at the moment... but there are too many slip-ups, those guys keep trying to force me out, getting closer each time."

Those guys, of course, referred to the relentless police.

Tan Lang also furrowed his brow: "Da Yang is handling the follow-up outside for now... but this woman..."

He glanced towards the door while opening the lower layer of the medical box.

There were thin syringes, some unknown powder pills, and various medicines.

"She knows too much; should we use something? Or find a way to deal with her directly?"

Li Xiaotian, however, relaxed his brows.

"No rush. Someone like her... I can still use, and it’s unnecessary to waste effort dealing with her."

"This woman is tough—if the benefits are rich enough, she can do far more than we could imagine."

Tan Lang nodded and handed him a new phone.

"We’ve already checked the information you wanted."

"This woman is indeed not simple."

The information provided by Tan Lang was a part of what Li Xiaotian had sent out earlier.

They managed to find out all this in such a short time, clearly indicating their significant and deep-rooted power, no wonder Fang Zhou and their operations were always failing spectacularly.

As Li Xiaotian looked at the information in hand, comparing it with Bai Mengyu’s previous accounts, he couldn’t help but let a hint of sarcasm cross his face.

Spring and Autumn Pen Technique, polarity indeed.

It was true that Bai Mengyu was harassed by a drunkard late at night and was saved by the police.

According to the subsequent descriptions—it wasn’t that she was deceived, but that she clung persistently to the person, ultimately causing a promising criminal officer to be forced to transfer, becoming an inconspicuous cash escort.

Seeing this, he felt quite satisfied—she indeed is a good seedling!

Later, that unremarkable officer’s family wouldn’t let go, and even went to school to warn.

Bai Mengyu was so ashamed she couldn’t stay any longer, so she went on hunger strike at home, insisting on leaving that environment.

Her parents were just ordinary people, yet they completely obeyed their daughter. Her suicide was real, and in desperation, they had to scrape together savings of around 200,000 to place her in Jiang City’s best high school.

A decade or so ago, that certainly wasn’t a small amount.

But Bai Mengyu’s results were poor, yet her aspirations were high?

The house was also sold, and they bought a school district house in the West District.

Originally, life was getting back on track, but because the East District house wasn’t as expensive as the West District’s, coupled with the school district’s cost difference, and the high annual fees for their daughter, the couple had to work desperately hard to earn more money.

Exhaustion, fatigued driving, ultimately led to an accident on the road out of town.

The only fortunate part was that no one else was affected.

One house, no savings, and just as Bai Mengyu’s parents entered intensive care, she borrowed money from relatives, but after a week, she voluntarily gave up.

——Her parents never woke up, the intensive care was an endless pit! Back then, those who ran their own business had no insurance...

Bai Mengyu cried for a whole night, ultimately not paying the bill.

——Anyway, the doctor’s diagnosis was that there was little hope.

The couple was transferred to a normal ward, and within three days, died from another infection.

Only after that did Bai Mengyu finally sell the house, repaying her relatives, and the remaining money got her through expensive schooling, living a burden-free life through college.

The money from selling the house, under her uncontrolled spending, was almost exhausted.

But the habits she developed didn’t disappear.

Now working at a hotel front desk, earning 4000 yuan a month, after deducting over 1000 yuan for rent, utilities, and property fees, the rest goes on food, drinks, clothes, and skincare products.

Now she says life is hard, and indeed it is quite difficult.

Penniless, with aspirations higher than the sky.

The information requested was urgent, with many aspects briefly described, but Li Xiaotian had already gleaned more details from it, and at this moment, he chuckled coldly, then deleted it.

His gaze fixed on the items in Tan Lang’s medical box, and upon seeing Bai Mengyu cautiously knocking on the door, he suddenly had an idea.

Naturally, he closed the medical kit, then smiled—

"You saved my life; how should I repay you?"

Bai Mengyu’s heart skipped a beat, then became more excited.

But she didn’t show it; instead, she appeared somewhat flustered and shy.

"No need, no need, I didn’t do anything... I’m not in it for your repayment..."