Chapter 69: Sometimes You Have to Be Shameless to Get Things Done

As soon as this idea popped into Fu Mingya’s head, her heart started pounding faster.

“I’ll go right now.”

Bian Yuqiao reminded her, “Be smart. Stay out of sight, and don’t let your aunt’s family see you.”

Fu Mingya nodded. “I know.”

Step one: leave this house.

Step two: leave this town.

After that, she’d figure out her next move.

She was about to head out immediately, but suddenly remembered something. She ran back to her room, changed her clothes, and rubbed some clam oil on her face.

She checked herself in the mirror, her cheeks flushing red, before finally leaving her room.

Her timing was just right—she ran into Fu Mingxue as she was coming out.

When Fu Mingya saw her, she hurried over. “Mingxue.”

Fu Mingxue stopped and turned at the sound of her name. When she saw it was Fu Mingya, she raised her eyebrows.

“Mingxue, where are you going?”

Fu Mingxue snorted. “What’s it to you?”

Fu Mingya hadn’t expected her to be so blunt, and her expression froze.

“Mingxue, I actually have something really important to tell you. Why don’t we go to your place first?”

That way, she could see that man, right?

Fu Mingxue looked impatient. “If you’ve got something to say, spit it out. If not, don’t waste my time.”

Fu Mingya was about to explode from her attitude.

Swallowing her anger, she said softly, “It’s about your house. Grandpa, Grandma, and Auntie have decided that as soon as you leave, they’ll break the lock and let Second Cousin Fu Junbao move in.”

“That’s it? I could’ve guessed that with my toes. No need for you to tell me. And don’t come to my house, or I’ll tell Yan Hongwei you ratted out her family for teaming up to steal my house.” Fu Mingxue’s smile was nasty.

She’d said it before—there wasn’t a single good person in the Fu family. They were all rotten.

Fu Mingya was a snake—she only came to tattle because she wanted something out of it.

Ha, not a chance.

Fu Mingya stared at her in shock. “How can you say that? I’m just trying to help—”

“Help? Fu Mingya, did you forget how two years ago, you didn’t want to go to the countryside, so you talked them into secretly signing me up instead? Don’t think I don’t know you were behind it all.”

If her mom hadn’t found out in time and rushed over, that registration would’ve been a done deal. Once your name was on the list, there was no getting out of it.

Fu Mingya’s eyes turned red. “I was just young and stupid back then! I know I was wrong now. Besides, you didn’t end up going, did you? It’s all in the past—can’t you just let it go, seeing as I’ve already suffered two years in the countryside?”

“I didn’t go because I have a good mom. And your suffering had nothing to do with me, so why should I let it go? So you can stab me in the back again? Forget it. From now on, let’s stay out of each other’s way. Don’t come looking for trouble.”

Fu Mingxue didn’t bother arguing further.

She just walked away.

Fu Mingya stood there, eyes red, watching her leave.

She couldn’t understand—she’d already suffered in the countryside, so why was Fu Mingxue still holding a grudge?

She stood there for a long moment, then wiped the look of misery off her face.

She turned around and knocked on the door.

This time, it was Fu’s mother who answered. When she saw Fu Mingya, her expression was cold. “What do you want?”

Fu Mingya was disappointed that the man hadn’t come to the door. Was he not home?

“Auntie, I just wanted to let you know—after you leave, Auntie is planning to break your lock and let Second Cousin move in. You should be careful.”

“Auntie, I was young and foolish before and made mistakes. I hope you won’t hold it against me.”

“Auntie, since you’re all leaving soon, please let me make it up to you. Let me help out around your house these next few days. It’ll make me feel better.”"