The idea of dreaming about scenes from a book was utterly preposterous.

But Shen Yi himself had memories of his past life, so he instantly believed what Qin Jiao said.

He suddenly thought, ’If I hadn’t studied so hard, and if Lin Nian hadn’t ended up with Chen Feng, then Qin Jiao, who was always an excellent student and outstanding in every way, would have definitely caught Chen Feng’s attention.’

Shen Yi knew his half-brother well. Chen Feng would have undoubtedly been drawn to the outstanding Jiao Jiao.

But Lin Nian, who knew everything, not only ruined Qin Jiao but also ended up with Chen Feng. This, in turn, led to a strange twist of fate where Qin Jiao married Shen Yi.

But that was also the beginning of their unhappy marriage, one that ultimately ended in tragedy...

For a moment, Shen Yi didn’t know whether he should resent Lin Nian or thank her.

Qin Jiao could more or less guess what Shen Yi was thinking. His lack of immediate surprise only further confirmed her suspicion that Shen Yi was also reborn.

Qin Jiao continued, "Lin Nian has the day off and came home. I just confirmed it with Meng Lanlan. It’s possible she saw Xiao Shi on the way and led her away. She hates me. She’s definitely capable of something like this!"

"Lin Nian lives in Lin Family Shop?"

"Yes."

"Then let’s head straight to Lin Family Shop right now!"

Su Yun, Qin Zhonghui, and the others must have already searched the first three likely places. Since they hadn’t found her yet, it was a real possibility that she was in Lin Family Shop!

The sky had gone completely dark, and the roads were even emptier. Every so often, a dark shadow would dart past. After parking the motorcycle in a cornfield at the entrance to Lin Family Shop, Shen Yi asked Qin Jiao, "Are you scared?"

Qin Jiao nodded. "I’m scared something will happen to Xiao Shi."

"Don’t be afraid. I’m here."

Shen Yi truly envied Qin Jiao’s family. She was so good to her parents and her sister—the kind of good where she would rather suffer herself than let her family face the slightest grievance.

Shen Yi thought with a pang of sadness, ’But I’m Jiao Jiao’s family, too.’

’When will Jiao Jiao be able to open her heart to me like that? If that day ever comes, I could die happy!’

The motorcycle was too loud, so after hiding it, Shen Yi and Qin Jiao cautiously made their way into Lin Family Shop.

It was now past seven in the evening, and Xiao Shi was still missing. The police had already conducted an investigation in Three Families Village, were searching the three nearby transport stops, and had even posted people to watch the train and bus stations.

Su Yun’s eyes were red from crying, and Qin Na was quietly comforting her. Nearby, however, Feng Lan was gloating as she cracked sunflower seeds, spitting the shells all over the floor.

"Just look at you people. Couldn’t stay put in the nice, quiet countryside, you just had to go out. Well, look what happened. You lost the kid. But don’t you worry too much, Sister-in-law. It’s just a girl, after all. You had two of them anyway. You lose one, you’ve still got another, right?"

"Feng Lan, shut your mouth! Wouldn’t you be frantic if your own child went missing?"

"Hmph. My Xiao Tao is treasured. He’d never get lost."

Su Yun was so furious she couldn’t take it anymore. She strode forward and slapped Feng Lan across the face. "What’s wrong with a daughter? Both my children are the apples of my eye! If I find out who stole my little girl, I’ll claw them to death before I let them live! Feng Lan, you keep that foul mouth of yours shut! If you dare spout any more of that nonsense, I’ll claw *you* to death first!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Qin Na also frowned. "Third Sister-in-law, just say a little less. No one will think you’re a mute if you keep quiet for a moment!"

Xiao Shi was missing, and her Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law were going frantic with worry, yet her Third Sister-in-law was still running her mouth. Hearing it made Qin Na want to slap her, too.

Feng Lan was stunned by the slap. Seeing her usually meek sister-in-law scolding her as well, she immediately turned and went wailing to Old Mrs. Qin.

"Ma! They’re ganging up on me! I can’t live like this anymore!"