All eight crates of little yellow croakers belonged to her.
Shen Nanchu was so overjoyed she nearly lost her bearings.
This Wang Jianshe was truly her lucky star.
She’d have to visit these mountains more often in the future.
Who knew what other unexpected surprises awaited?
After restoring everything to its original state, Shen Nanchu retreated to the shade of the large rock where she’d been resting earlier.
She picked up her half-finished bubble tea and took another sip.
She decided to wait a little longer for Wang Jianshe.
A character like him, hidden in Wang Family Village, was nothing short of a ticking time bomb.
Until this safety hazard was dealt with, Shen Nanchu wouldn’t feel at ease.
By the time she finished her bubble tea and took a short nap, the village gong finally rang, signaling the end of the workday.
Shen Nanchu stretched lazily, propped her chin in her hands, and waited for Wang Jianshe’s arrival.
Before long, Wang Jianshe reappeared.
This time, he headed straight for the same spot as before.
To avoid drawing attention, he’d even gone so far as to cut branches and use them as camouflage.
Luckily, Shen Nanchu’s vantage point gave her a clear diagonal view of him, unobstructed by the foliage.
Practice makes perfect.
This time, Wang Jianshe worked much more efficiently.
He didn’t keep Shen Nanchu waiting long before digging a deep pit.
And this time, he’d gotten a little smarter—expanding his search area.
Dig, dig, dig~~~
Finally, his shovel struck something different from the usual dirt.
Wang Jianshe was ecstatic.
His movements slowed, growing more cautious.
He was terrified of damaging whatever treasure lay beneath.
Even the system shook its head at the sight.
If only this guy had a bit more expertise, he wouldn’t have taken nearly half an hour just to unearth one crate.
When Wang Jianshe finally laid eyes on the wooden chest before him, his excitement knew no bounds.
Greed gleamed in his eyes, his heart pounded, and his hands trembled.
At last, he noticed the small hole in the crate.
But he dismissed it without a second thought, assuming it was just corrosion.
Careful, careful, and even more careful—after a painstaking ten minutes, he finally pried it open.
(⊙﹏⊙)
Empty?
Wang Jianshe frantically felt around inside the crate, but there was nothing.
He couldn’t believe it.
Tossing the crate aside, he grabbed his shovel and resumed digging.
Second crate—empty.
Third crate—still empty.
Fourth crate—empty again.
…
By the eighth crate, his frustration boiled over.
"Baka!"
"Chikushou!"
[Disgust Points +50]
This time, Shen Nanchu’s playful smirk faded, replaced by a stern expression.
Wang Jianshe was actually a hidden spy from Sakura Country.
For him to have risen to the position of Village Party Secretary in Wang Family Village, he must have been lurking there for a long time.
What could possibly be worth staying in such a backwater village?
Shen Nanchu knew she needed to dig deeper.
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
As long as she didn’t startle the snake, she was confident she could uncover the truth.
After his outburst, Wang Jianshe began cleaning up the mess.
The joy of digging had turned into the misery of refilling.
He cursed under his breath the entire time.
[Disgust Points +44]
[Disgust Points +74]
Shen Nanchu stroked her chin thoughtfully.
"System, why is Wang Jianshe’s disgust toward me increasing instead of decreasing?"
Normally, a person’s disgust toward her wouldn’t spike this high—unless they were the male or female lead.
System: "Host, the more villainous a person is, the higher their disgust threshold for you."
Well, well.
So she was supposed to go out of her way to annoy bad guys?
No wonder Lei Zhenhua had been so generous with his disgust points before.
Why hadn’t the system mentioned this sooner?
If she’d known, she would’ve made sure Lei Zhenhua walked out in nothing but his underwear.
What a missed opportunity.
But no matter.
She’d make up for it once she returned to the capital.
…
Capital City, Municipal Hospital.
Lei Zhenhua lay in bed, his face a grotesque patchwork of black and pink—peeling dead skin interspersed with raw, newly healed flesh.
"Achoo!"
"Achoo! Achoo!"
His sneezes came one after another.
When they finally subsided, he rubbed his nose—only to accidentally poke a tender spot.
He winced in pain.
…
Back in Wang Family Village, atop the mountain.
After observing for a while, Shen Nanchu decided to head back.
Night was falling.
Even if Wang Jianshe stayed up there searching all night, she wasn’t worried.
The man was an amateur—clueless, yet fond of leaving markers like a dog.
Let him dig to his heart’s content. She’d just come back tomorrow to collect the fruits of his labor.
Hehe~~~
What a genius she was.
With her haul secured, Shen Nanchu happily descended the mountain.
Her good mood only grew as she reached the village entrance.
[Disgust Points +50]
[Disgust Points +80]
[Disgust Points +99]
…
Jiang Shuyi had returned.
Her clothes were stiff with grime, her hair hung in greasy clumps, and she’d lost enough weight to strip her of her former vigor.
"Ah!"
Shen Nanchu gasped, covering her mouth in exaggerated shock.
"J-Jiang Shuyi?"
"What happened to you? You’ve gotten so… unattractive!"
"Wait—"
She lowered her hand only to raise it again, this time pinching her nose as she hurriedly backed away.
"How many days has it been since you last bathed?"
"You reek!"
[Disgust Points +100]
[Disgust Points +104]
[Disgust Points +140]
The delightful chime of the system notifications filled Shen Nanchu’s heart with joy.
She’d known the female lead’s return would be a windfall.
Jiang Shuyi’s face darkened, her hatred barely contained as she glared at Shen Nanchu’s flawless complexion.
She took a deep breath and walked past without a word, heading straight for the educated youth dormitory.
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west.
The real winner would be the one laughing last.
Trying to provoke her?
Shen Nanchu could dream on.
Scheming bitch!
Two-faced witch!
[Disgust Points +44]
[Disgust Points +14]
[Disgust Points +4]
Shen Nanchu’s smile widened.
"Jiang Shuyi, don’t leave so soon."
"Listen to me—"
No, no, she wouldn’t listen!
Jiang Shuyi clamped her hands over her ears.
Trash! Trash! Trash!!!
Just three steps away from passing Shen Nanchu—
Suddenly, her foot slipped.
Thud!
Jiang Shuyi fell to her knees, landing in a full kowtow before Shen Nanchu.
Blushing sweetly, Shen Nanchu clasped her hands to her cheeks.
(✿◡‿◡)
"Jiang Shuyi, if you’ve realized your mistakes from last time, that’s enough."
"No need to kneel and apologize like this."
"I’m a very forgiving person."
"But since you’re already down there… how about a bow?"
"Then we’ll call it even?"
