Chapter 137: Chapter 119: The Dove Occupies the Magpie’s Nest, Domineeringly Lives in the House for 3 Years!
She hadn’t felt this way before.
She simply found each video of Qin Mu punishing those who emotionally blackmailed others or skirted the edge of illegality satisfying to watch.
But that was from the perspective of an indignant spectator.
It wasn’t until her own rights were violated and the villain remained at large that she realized how precious it was to have someone stand up and fight for her rights.
In this world, there were too many instances where the wicked went unpunished, strutting around while victims suffered in silence.
Of course, there were also those who wished to stand up and resist but found no means to do so.
At such times, the role of a "master" became apparent.
Fighting for one’s rights, too, required skill and method.
「Three days later.」
The civil judgment from the Zizhou Court was delivered to each homeowner in succession. The civil judgment would take effect from the date it was issued. The defendant had fifteen days to appeal if they did not accept the judgment, or they could appeal to a higher court. If fifteen days passed and the defendant still refused to comply, the homeowners could request enforcement.
This time, Qing Lan was surprised to find that Ouyang Qian could actually compensate for the losses of over three hundred households! However, the money belonged to her husband. It was said they were currently dividing their assets and would compensate all the homeowners once the division was complete.
"Such wealthy people..."
Upon hearing the news, Qing Lan couldn’t help but swallow hard.
Indeed, her own poverty had limited her imagination.
Compared to them, she felt no different from a rag-picker.
"But rich people are too low-key. Despite having so much money, they didn’t buy a villa, choosing instead to live in a high-end residential district..." she muttered to herself.
She couldn’t understand this point. Perhaps the wealthy wanted to experience the life of "ordinary people."
After the matter was settled, she returned to the hotel where she was temporarily staying and shared the good news with Qin Mu.
"Up, I really can’t thank you enough this time," she said. "All the homeowners of Building 7 want to thank you and send you some local specialties, so could you give us an address?"
Qin Mu had played an indispensable role in achieving such a "glorious" victory this time. Whether it was the housing hazard assessment, the various charges, or the civil lawsuit, Qin Mu had guided them through it all. Even now, the homeowners in the rights-advocacy group were pestering her for the "master’s" contact information.
「At the same time.」
Jin City. Nursing home.
"Local specialties?" Qin Mu looked at the message from Qing Lan, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
The term "local specialties," in modern society, had taken on a rather negative connotation. It hardly sounded like an expression of gratitude. But remembering he had helped this group of homeowners, he figured they were unlikely to repay kindness with malice.
Qin Mu thought for a moment and replied simply, "It was just a small effort. No need for thanks."
Qing Lan replied almost instantly, "No way!"
"We’re not ungrateful people! You’ve helped us so much. What if you hold a grudge and retaliate if we don’t express our thanks? For us to feel at ease, just give us any address where you can receive a delivery."
Qin Mu’s face darkened. He awkwardly touched his nose.
Damn retaliation.
It seemed his online reputation was becoming increasingly skewed.
After a brief reflection, he gave the address of a Jin City delivery point, careful not to reveal the nursing home or the Mountain and Water Garden District.
It’s best not to expose real information online. One must always be wary of others.
"Eh? Up, you’re from Jin City too? My hometown is Jin City!"
His message had barely been sent when Qing Lan fired off another series of messages.
"But I left Jin City when I grew up. Now, only my grandfather is still there, all alone."
"Once I get the civil compensation and sort out the house issue, I’ll definitely pick a time to come back to Jin City to thank you specially!"
Her excitement and joy were palpable in her words.
Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, also somewhat surprised. "A fellow native of Jin City?"
Still, he typed back, "No need for a special thanks. However, when you have time, it’s good to go home and visit the elderly."
After sending the message, he couldn’t help but look up at Zhang Qingyuan, who was staring blankly at the chessboard before him.
Take Old Zhang, for example. He’d heard Old Zhang’s family all lived out of town and seldom visited. Although he got along well with the other seniors in the nursing home, he inevitably felt lonely when by himself. The joy of family, spending one’s golden years together, is something every elderly person longs for. Even if various reasons prevent children from being by their parents’ side, frequent visits home can still bring them happiness.
This was also why, in this new life, he had chosen to work in a nursing home. After his rebirth, he had no biological relatives, but Old Zhang and the others there had become his family.
「Zizhou.」
In a hotel, it was eleven o’clock at night.
Having resolved her housing problem, Qing Lan resumed live streaming after nearly ten days off. She had risked her life to salvage the equipment from the "dangerous building." Everything that could be moved, she had managed to get out.
"Hey everyone, long time no see! Did you miss me?" she greeted the camera.
In the live stream chat, viewers who received the broadcast notification quickly joined.
However, the bullet comments from the viewers quickly made her blood boil again.
"Sister Lan, how are the cracks in your house coming along?"
"Yeah, you were offline for so long, I’ve already fallen for another streamer. I’m the man you’ll never have now."