Chapter 3: Returning Home and Picking a Fight

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Indeed, since the day she was born, she had never felt any pain.
Only her parents knew this; even her younger brother was unaware.
As a result, during her childhood, her parents often insisted she undergo health check-ups that wouldn’t affect her well-being, just in case there was any hidden issue that could be prevented early.
Thin Xingjue regarded her with a meaningful gaze.
Lu Jiayu asked, “Do you want anesthesia?”
Yan Ningxi took a deep breath and said, “No need. I can’t give up halfway, or the pain I endured earlier would have been for nothing.”
“You’re truly brave.”
Yan Ningxi shyly averted her eyes.
Lu Jiayu didn’t notice the exchange and praised her before continuing to sew the wound.
Thin Xingjue kept observing Yan Ningxi; although she appeared to be enduring pain, he felt her expression of suffering was somewhat off.
Soon, Lu Jiayu finished stitching and administered a tetanus shot.
Since Yan Ningxi’s injury was a cut, to prevent any bacterial infection from the blade, they arranged a thorough examination for her.
The free check-up was something Yan Ningxi certainly wouldn’t refuse.
She feared death above all else.
Lu Jiayu opened a VIP channel for her, ensuring she completed the examination as quickly as possible.
Suddenly, Yan Ningxi’s phone rang.
“Mom, yes, I ran into that troublesome classmate with the surname Dai on the way and got held up a bit. I’ll grab a change of clothes and come over soon. Okay, goodbye.”
After hanging up, Yan Ningxi said, “I have some urgent matters; I’ll leave now.”
“The test results can be checked on your phone via the official account...”
Before Lu Jiayu finished speaking, Yan Ningxi had already hurried out of the ward.
Thin Xingjue said, “She must know.”
Lu Jiayu shook his head helplessly and then asked curiously, “How did she get such a serious injury?”
Thin Xingjue recounted what he knew.
Lu Jiayu expressed admiration, “Your family really owes her a debt of gratitude. For Lin’er to be born, your sister must have suffered a lot.”

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Thin Xingjue took out his phone and looked at the WeChat contact he had just added for Yan Ningxi. Recalling the painful expression she wore during the stitching, his tone was full of meaning, “Of course.”
When Thin Shuangyun found Thin Xingjue and saw Yan Ningxi wasn’t beside him, she asked, “Where is Miss Yan? Still at the check-up?”
Thin Xingjue replied, “She seemed to have an urgent matter. She took a call and left.”
Thin Shuangyun’s expression changed, and she urged anxiously, “Why did she leave just like that? I haven’t properly thanked her for saving my life.”
Thin Xingjue said, “I added her on WeChat. We can arrange to meet her again later.”
Thin Shuangyun’s face brightened instantly, and she quickly asked her brother for Yan Ningxi’s contact details.
After leaving Junqi Hospital, Yan Ningxi took a bus back to the urban village where her family rented a home.
On the way, she accepted Thin Shuangyun’s friend request on WeChat.
Thin Shuangyun wanted to meet up with her.
However, Yan Ningxi was truly very busy now, with work starting again on Monday, so she politely declined for the time being.
Thin Shuangyun felt listless for several days after receiving the rejection.
When Yan Ningxi arrived at her own doorstep, she saw someone waiting outside.
Her heart tightened—it was the landlord, Liu Jian.
Previously, she had only focused on her studies, often staying at school for long periods, rarely at home.
Her parents worried that any distractions would affect her education, so they refrained from telling her many things, leaving her unaware of Liu Jian’s true nature.
Only in recent months had she learned that Liu Jian seldom showed up without reason, and when he did, it was always to cause trouble.
Liu Jian frowned upon seeing Yan Ningxi return and said with displeasure, “I’ve been waiting for half an hour. Pay the rent for the next quarter now. If you don’t pay today, I want you to move out.”
There was a hint of smugness in his tone.
He knew the family was short on money. The rent in the urban village was cheap, and they had lived there for nearly ten years, so they were certainly reluctant to move.
Though he had heard their son was gravely ill and might die in the hospital, not at their place, the house would still be rented to others in the future, so he didn’t care.
Yan Ningxi found Liu Jian’s words offensive, but she showed no anger on her face, only a troubled expression. “I remember our contract states rent is due on the fifteenth. Today is July 31st; there are still half a month left.”
Liu Jian snorted, “My family urgently needs money. Whether you pay early or late, you have to pay. What good does paying now do?”
Yan Ningxi softened her tone. “My family is also short on money. Once I get my salary on the fifteenth, I’ll transfer the money to you immediately. Is that okay?”
Liu Jian impatiently retorted, “Of course not. Who’s the landlord here, you or me? It’s my house; why should I listen to you?”

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Yan Ningxi clenched her fists. In truth, she had a fiery temper, having been a lady of the house for over ten years.
But the hardships of recent years had softened many of her edges.
She took a deep breath and forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “I remember our lease ends on the fifteenth of next month. We won’t be renewing, so I won’t owe you any more rent.”
Liu Jian was stunned, clearly not expecting her to say that, his face darkening instantly as he snapped, “You’re not renewing? Fine. If you won’t, then move out now. Otherwise, I’ll throw all your things out.”
Yan Ningxi remained calm. “The contract still has fifteen days left, and we’ve already paid for these days. According to the laws of Huaxia, our family retains the right to use the property during this period.”
“If you insist on coming in, you can. I’ll just call the police afterward.”
Liu Jian sneered, “You really think a bit of schooling makes you cleverer than me? If I claim there’s a water leak or gas leak, going in to repair it is legal.”
Yan Ningxi was prepared. She suddenly showed him the recording screen on her phone. “Is that so? I’ve recorded this. I hope when the police arrive, you’ll be as confident as you are now.”
With that, ignoring his expression, she took out her keys, opened the door, and slammed it shut behind her.
Liu Jian gritted his teeth, unwilling but forced to leave for the time being.
Yan Ningxi glanced around the room, cluttered with all sorts of daily necessities, and sighed.
She already had a system now; if only she had the kind of space found in novels.
Confronting him earlier felt satisfying, but they could no longer live here.
This place was far from her younger brother’s hospital, and every time her parents came back, they wasted a lot of time and endured hardship.
Now that she had a system, her income would surely increase significantly. She might as well move closer to the hospital.
[Host, do you require storage space? 002 can provide it for you.]
Yan Ningxi was stunned and then burst with joy, “You have space too?”
[Of course. The space is currently two hundred square meters, more than enough to hold everything in your current room. You can also enter it if you are in danger. Would you like to activate it?]
“What are the activation conditions?”
[Permanent activation requires 10,000 points. Temporary activation lasts one month for only 100 points.]