"My mom's illness has improved, but she's still very weak. I want to buy some vegetables from you to make her some nourishing food," explained Shao Meiru hurriedly. My mom is fine, uncle, you're overthinking.

"Oh, is that so? Then he is... come on in, follow me," the man spoke halfway before stopping and gesturing Shao Meiru to follow him inside.

Shao Meiru was right; Uncle Zhao's place had all varieties of vegetables, and not a few either. He definitely lives up to being a vegetable seller, so professional! Shao Meiru quickly picked three or four types of vegetables and even took Uncle Zhao's private reserves from the fridge—a piece of beef and a fish. Quite the loot.

"Uncle Zhao, how much is all this? I'll pay you," Shao Meiru said brazenly, even though she didn't have a penny in her pocket.

But no matter, isn't there a sucker following her? After spending some time together, Shao Meiru could tell that Shen Yi was somewhat interested in her. How could she miss an opportunity to fleece him?

"Eh... I think let's forget about it. Your family has it tough too. Just pay me back when you have the money. Go home and cook for your mom. I'll come by tomorrow to see if you need anything. Just let me know, go on!" The man said while literally pushing Shao Meiru out the door.

He wasn't trying to chase her away; he genuinely didn't want to take her money. Her family was truly pitiable, and he wanted to help them if possible.

"What are you waiting for, take out the money!" Shao Meiru stretched out her delicate hand to Zhu Bufan once again.

Fuck, that money-demanding hand isn't even pretty!

Zhu Bufan was speechless, really didn't want to give the money but couldn't lose face! Reluctantly, he pulled out a hundred-yuan note from his pocket and placed it in Shao Meiru's hand.

"Here, Uncle Zhao, take it. No need for change. My boyfriend doesn't care about this small amount. We are leaving now!" Having said that, Shao Meiru decisively let go of Zhu Bufan's wrist and dashed out of Uncle Zhao's house.

That moment improved Zhu Bufan's mood a lot. The term "boyfriend" really felt rewarding, no matter if she was sincere or just buttering him up, that term alone made his effort not in vain.

Amidst Uncle Zhao's surprised exclamations, Zhu Bufan strode out of the house. After all, mere 100 yuan was nothing to him.

In the kitchen, Shao Meiru, donning an apron, was speedily prepping at the chopping board. Her mom had just recovered from a serious illness, it was time to nourish her body! No matter how hard or tiring, it was still sweet.

Zhu Bufan lingered in the kitchen for a long time, but the girl didn't even lift her head to look at him until she finished making the first dish, "Bok Choy and Mushroom Soup," revealing Zhu Bufan's purpose.

"What are you waiting for, hurry up and take the soup to my mom, don't you dare slack off!" Shao Meiru was truly treating Shen Yi as if he were her underling.

Zhu Bufan wiped the cold sweat off his forehead gently, still patiently took the bowl and chopsticks from Shao Meiru's hands. Just endure a bit more... If her mom gets happy and lets her marry me, I'll be making a fortune!

"Alright, alright, Zhu Bufan, don't be so stingy. Look, I even prepared so much specially for you in the pot. After you deliver this portion to my mom, come back and eat up."

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As soon as Zhu Bufan heard Shao Meiru say that, he felt a sudden relief in his heart, thinking maybe she still cares for me, but the moment he turned to look, he nearly fainted on the spot. Damn it, there was indeed only a pot of clear water left in the pot, so clear that one could almost see their reflection in it, all the nutritious stuff had been scooped into this bowl.

Damn you woman, just you wait, tomorrow I'll go to a five-star hotel for a big meal and have you watch me!

Zhu Bufan carried a bowl of soup into the "sickroom." Just as he stepped through the door and hadn't yet greeted Shao Meifang, who was by the bed, a sudden sharp sound of footsteps came from outside, causing Zhu Bufan to slightly frown.

A large group of people came out from the elevator, moving around in the corridor!

"Meifang, this is your aunt's soup, take it." Zhu Bufan called Shao Meifang over to take the meal but was eager to go back and "chat" with Shao Meiru.

"Bang bang bang… Shao Meifang, get the hell out here!" A violent knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door, mixed with an angry roar.

The intense banging shook the entire room violently. It was teetering!

"Damn, it's Wang Gouzi here to collect debts again!" Shao Meifang whispered quietly.

"How much do you owe him?" Liu Ying suddenly asked from the bed; Shao Meifang's little murmured remark had actually been heard by her, which was really something.

"I... not much left, no worries, I'll go out and greet him, and it will be fine. Mom, rest and recover, I'll be back soon." Shao Meifang said bravely, trying to brush it off and hurriedly left.

"Bufan, come out quickly, there are people causing trouble!" Shao Meiru's voice followed immediately, she didn't think Shao Meifang could handle it, it would be more appropriate to let Zhu Bufan, a man, deal with it.

"Alright then, Meiru, come and take care of Aunt Liu, I'll go out with Meifang." Since you asked for my help, I have to say that Liu Ying on the bed is also very important, we can't neglect her.

Shao Meiru obediently nodded her head, ran into the room to take care of Liu Ying, and even as she entered, she didn't forget to look at Zhu Bufan tenderly, whispering, "Be careful out there, okay?"

"No problem, leave it all to me!" Zhu Bufan patted his chest, taking everything upon himself grandly, even if the heavens' ruler came today, I'd still send him packing!

Shao Meifang opened the door, and immediately a large group of young men armed with steel pipes and machetes surged in. There were altogether more than 20 people coming in.

"Shao Meifang, today is the deadline, you owe me... including principal and interest, a total of 150,000, hand over the money!" The robust middle-aged man in the lead made his purpose clear directly, he was here to collect a debt!

"Brother Kuan, grant me a few more days, you know about my mom's condition, wait until she…"

"Shut your mouth, I've already helped you enough with your mom's issue, but a debt must be repaid, this is the IOU you personally signed, if you don't get the money today, I'll take this house as collateral, hm!" The robust man wasn't interested in listening to Shao Meifang's excuses; in his eyes, there was only money.

"Brother Kuan, how about I keep you company for a few more days, and you give us a little more time, as soon as I have the money I'll pay you back…" Shao Meifang remained rather calm, clearly, keeping company wasn't a first-time thing for her.

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