Chapter 105.5: Shi Yunyang Extra 5

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Shi Yunyang now realized that Xu Zhaodi, who seemed accommodating, could also be incredibly stubborn. This woman was really stubborn, Shi Yunyang thought to herself.

So Shi Yunyang could only take the chopsticks and eat the noodles herself. However, the noodles in the Shaanxi restaurant were also unappetizing to her taste buds. Xu Zhaodi didn't want to order another bowl of noodles for herself, so Shi Yunyang didn't feel right to complain. But it was still better than the morning's offerings, and she was genuinely hungry. Unconsciously, she ended up finishing the bowl of noodles, which contained a few pieces of vegetables and thin slices of meat.

Then they spent nearly two hours on the bus before returning to Xu Zhaodi's cheap rental house.

Xu Zhaodi had opted for a cheap rental, so naturally, the environment wasn't great. It was an old house in an old area, with dirty floors and uneven concrete roads, often with stagnant dirty water in the uneven gaps. The smoking sewers emitted a foul odor, causing Shi Yunyang to instinctively pinch her nose. She couldn't help feeling disgusted and repulsed by the place, almost making her want to flee. She felt that no one should live in such a place.

There were also some card tables blocking the aisle. The already crowded aisle became even more congested, with people smoking, cursing, and staring at her uncomfortably. "Xiao Zhao, who's that pretty girl?" Shi Yunyang's appearance and attire stood out in this place, so the neighbors familiar with Xu Zhaodi gathered around her like they were watching animals in a zoo, crowding around Xu Zhaodi and staring at Shi Yunyang curiously.

"She's a distant relative of mine," Xu Zhaodi replied.

"She's really beautiful, even more beautiful than female celebrities..." a loud woman interrupted Xu Zhaodi.

Xu Zhaodi followed the neighbors' gaze and glanced at Shi Yunyang. Fair-skinned, beautiful, with long legs, she was indeed very attractive, even more beautiful than famous actresses. Xu Zhaodi didn't watch TV or movies often, so she wasn't familiar with many female celebrities, only some of the older ones like Zhao Wei or Shuang Bing. Shi Yunyang didn't feel pleased with such loud praise; instead, she felt annoyed. She wanted to leave this place; the people and the environment were intolerable. But when she looked at Xu Zhaodi, she realized that leaving would mean not knowing anyone, including herself. So, reluctantly, Shi Yunyang chose to stay.

Xu Zhaodi chuckled awkwardly. Seeing Shi Yunyang's impatience, she realized that this woman probably wasn't used to this environment and situation. Xu Zhaodi wanted to take her home quickly to make her feel more comfortable, and maybe prepare some food before that.

"Wait here for a moment; I'll go buy some vegetables," Xu Zhaodi said to Shi Yunyang, intending to head to the nearby vegetable stall.

"I'll go with you," Shi Yunyang said, not wanting to be left alone here under everyone's gaze. She didn't want Xu Zhaodi out of her sight.

"Okay," Xu Zhaodi agreed without objection and took Shi Yunyang with her to the vegetable stall.

"Xiao Zhao, who's this? She's really pretty and has a great demeanor..." the vegetable seller also asked.

"She's a distant relative of mine," Xu Zhaodi patiently replied, not minding the repeated inquiries along the way, but Shi Yunyang was getting annoyed. Shi Yunyang noticed that everyone here knew Xu Zhaodi, and consequently, her as well, as they were continuously being questioned.

Fortunately, Xu Zhaodi quickly finished buying the vegetables and was ready to head back.

"Alright, we can go back now," Xu Zhaodi said to Shi Yunyang after finally taking the two green onions handed over by the auntie and thanking her.

Chapter 106.5: Shi Yunyang Extra 6

"Mm," Shi Yunyang nodded, eager to leave this place as soon as possible.

Xu Zhaodi continued to lead Shi Yunyang further inside. Shi Yunyang thought the houses outside were already dilapidated enough, but inside was even worse.

Finally, in front of a very rundown old house, Xu Zhaodi prepared to enter. The stairs and handrails looked filthy, eliciting disgust and repulsion from Shi Yunyang deep inside.

"Do you live here?" Shi Yunyang asked, her heart almost breaking down.

"Mm, on the sixth floor," Xu Zhaodi, mature beyond her years, was quite observant. Sensing Shi Yunyang's dissatisfaction, she felt sorry but had no other choice. This woman was like a fallen phoenix, aside from mixing with chickens, she has no way or ability to return her to her nest.

Shi Yunyang wore thin high heels, at least ten centimeters tall. She had walked a long way to get here, and if her shoes weren't high-quality and comfortable, she would have been unable to bear it long ago. Even though her feet weren't blistered, they were exhausted. Climbing the stairs to the sixth floor now, she felt like dying. Even though she had lost her memory, she still felt she had never experienced such hardship before, or else she wouldn't feel so physically and mentally uncomfortable.

Xu Zhaodi looked at Shi Yunyang's despondent expression and her slender high heels, and she guessed what was going on. She couldn't understand why this woman, who was already so tall, would wear such high heels. She felt sorry for her feet just looking at them.

"You're wearing high heels, not convenient for climbing stairs. I'll go up and bring down some slippers for you," Xu Zhaodi said considerately.

"Thank you," Shi Yunyang replied politely, surprised by Xu Zhaodi's thoughtfulness, though she felt relieved inside.

Xu Zhaodi then went upstairs with the groceries, while Shi Yunyang waited downstairs.

After putting away the groceries in the kitchen, Xu Zhaodi noticed the window and thought it would be easier to just toss the slippers down instead of climbing up and down again. So, she took her brother's slippers, assuming Shi Yunyang had large feet due to her tall stature, and prepared to throw them out of the window. It would have been better to inform the woman beforehand, but Xu Zhaodi didn't know the amnesiac woman's name, so she decided to skip that step and just throw the slippers down from the sixth floor.

Shi Yunyang, who was still waiting for Xu Zhaodi, suddenly heard a loud noise and was startled. She rushed outside and saw a pair of hideous men's slippers wrapped in a red plastic bag, obviously thrown from above. Instinctively, she looked up and saw the woman called Xu Zhaodi waving at her.

Watching this scene, Shi Yunyang's mood was quite complicated. She felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint what it was. Nonetheless, she resigned herself to picking up the cheap and ill-fitting men's slippers wrapped in the red plastic bag. After reluctantly putting on the uncomfortable slippers, she carried her beautiful high heels in her hands. Even though her mind was still blank, why did she feel so awful?

Shi Yunyang climbed the stairs to the sixth floor, where there were two apartments. The one with the open door was obviously the one Xu Zhaodi had left for her, so she entered. Inside, she indeed saw Xu Zhaodi's busy figure in the kitchen. Xu Zhaodi always seemed busy to Shi Yunyang, like a hen running around, but later Shi Yunyang realized that Xu Zhaodi was indeed like a diligent and caring mother hen.

Surveying the house, Shi Yunyang found it very old and uncomfortable to look at. However, the room was neatly arranged, which made it slightly more pleasing to her eyes.

"I'm cooking, it'll be ready soon," Xu Zhaodi said, sticking her head out of the kitchen after seeing Shi Yunyang upstairs.

"Mmm," as an amnesiac relying on Xu Zhaodi's hospitality, Shi Yunyang had no choice but to follow her arrangements.

Shi Yunyang waited for almost half an hour until Xu Zhaodi brought out a dish of meat and a dish of vegetables, stir-fried cabbage, stir-fried mushrooms with meat, and tomato egg soup. Shi Yunyang only had one thought in her mind: it was too simple, and she didn't eat mushrooms; she hated their taste.

Xu Zhaodi brought out two bowls of rice, which seemed too much compared to the simple dishes. "The rice bowl is so big, I won't be able to finish it," Shi Yunyang instinctively felt she couldn't eat such a large portion of rice, even though she was really hungry now.

"Just eat as much as you can," Xu Zhaodi thought so too. Generally, women ate less, especially this woman who seemed to have a good figure; she probably didn't eat much.

Although only the vegetables and tomato egg soup seemed edible, appearing bland, Xu Zhaodi's cooking skills were decent, and the rice smelled fragrant. It would do for tonight's dinner.

"You don't eat meat?" Xu Zhaodi asked Shi Yunyang, noticing she hadn't touched the stir-fried mushrooms with meat.

"I don't eat mushrooms," Shi Yunyang replied.

"Have you remembered anything?" Xu Zhaodi asked eagerly, hoping that Shi Yunyang's refusal to eat the dish meant she remembered not liking mushrooms, perhaps indicating some recollection.

"No, I just don't like the smell," Shi Yunyang said, seeing Xu Zhaodi's hopeful expression and realizing she was causing trouble.

"Then I won't cook mushrooms in the future," Xu Zhaodi said considerately.

"It's okay," Shi Yunyang thought, not wanting Xu Zhaodi to accommodate her too much.

"Oh, since you can't remember your name, I think you should have a temporary new name for now, so that I can address you," Xu Zhaodi suggested. Who knew how long this woman would have amnesia; she needed a name to go by.

"Yeah, that works," Shi Yunyang nodded.

"You can be called Yunfang, and temporarily use my surname? Actually, I had a younger sister named Yunfang, but she was given away later. Since you seem younger than me, you can be my sister. What do you think?" Xu Zhaodi asked eagerly. Shi Yunyang felt like refusing inwardly; she thought the name sounded very common. But as a guest relying on Xu Zhaodi's hospitality, she felt she should please her. Besides, if she accepted being Xu Zhaodi's sister, she might be treated better. Anyway, a name was just a label, and Shi Yunyang hadn't thought of a suitable name herself yet.

"Sure, I'll be Yunfang for now. When I think of a better name, I'll change it," Shi Yunyang left a glimmer of hope for a name change in the future. But little did she know, Xu Zhaodi had already settled on this name, and changing it later would be impossible.

"Then I'll call you Fangfang from now on," Xu Zhaodi felt that this woman gave off a special phoenix-like vibe, so she wanted to make her name a bit more down-to-earth to feel closer.

"Mm," Shi Yunyang replied reluctantly, feeling her heart sinking. Yunfang sounded plain enough already, but Xu Zhaodi managed to make it even more ordinary.

Perhaps she hadn't eaten much good food all day. Shi Yunyang found herself finishing her rice quickly, realizing she was truly hungry.

"Do you want some more rice? You haven't eaten much today," Xu Zhaodi noticed Shi Yunyang had almost finished her entire bowl of rice and asked proactively.

Shi Yunyang glanced at her bowl, feeling a bit embarrassed. She had just said she couldn't finish it, but it seemed she had underestimated her appetite. It turned out she could eat quite a lot. It seemed she really had amnesia; she couldn't trust herself anymore.

"No, I'm full," Shi Yunyang said, setting down her bowl and chopsticks after finishing her meal.

Xu Zhaodi then finished the rest of the food cleanly. Shi Yunyang watched in astonishment, wondering just how poor Xu Zhaodi was. Why did fate lead her to someone so frugal? "Did I have a car accident?" Shi Yunyang asked. She knew nothing about her past and wanted to understand what had happened to her.

"Mm, you had a car accident..." Xu Zhaodi's heart skipped a beat when Shi Yunyang asked about the accident. She felt guilty and nervous.

"Who hit me?" Shi Yunyang asked.

"I don't know. I just found you by the roadside. I didn't see the car that hit you..." Xu Zhaodi lied, trying to appear calm. She didn't want Shi Yunyang to hate her, so she had to lie.

"So you helped me get to the hospital?" Shi Yunyang thought if that were true, Xu Zhaodi was too kind. She had suspected Xu Zhaodi might have been the one who hit her, but if she did, at least she didn't abandon her. Whether Xu Zhaodi was responsible or not, Shi Yunyang was sticking with her. She had considered going to the police, but she didn't trust their effectiveness. Besides, she felt safe with Xu Zhaodi. Despite being a bit poor, Xu Zhaodi was actually quite decent.

"Mm, I saw you didn't have a phone or any way to contact anyone, so I was worried. I went to the hospital again and found out you had amnesia..." Xu Zhaodi explained.

"Thank you, you're really kind," Shi Yunyang said, seeming unable to find any logical flaws and speaking with a mix of belief and skepticism.

"No, no, after all, you're a beautiful woman who can't remember anything. Leaving someone alone in the hospital doesn't seem right..." Xu Zhaodi said nervously.

After dinner, Xu Zhaodi found her own sleep wear for Shi Yunyang. Since there were no spare underwear, Xu Zhaodi hurried to a nearby convenience store and bought a pack of disposable underwear, planning to buy some clothes for Shi Yunyang on Taobao the next day.

People are always stronger than they imagine. Shi Yunyang, who had been feeling quite overwhelmed, was gradually accepting the reality of being picked up by a poor woman. Since she had decided to stay at Xu Zhaodi's place, she had to accept the situation. So when Shi Yunyang received Xu Zhaodi's slightly short, visibly low-quality, and outdated sleep wear, she remained calm and didn't say anything, taking the sleep wear and heading to the bathroom.

Chapter 116.5: Shi Yunyang Extra 7

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Xu Zhaodi accompanied Shi Yunyang into the bathroom and felt pity seeing Shi Yunyang's almost tearful expression upon seeing the room. She couldn't help but feel sorry for her, thinking that Shi Yunyang must have lived a very wealthy life before losing her memory; otherwise, she wouldn't be so disdainful of her home. Once again, she felt like she was bringing back a golden phoenix to a chicken coop. In truth, Shi Yunyang's presence also put pressure on her; she wished she could immediately send this unexpected guest away. Having someone suddenly show dissatisfaction and disdain towards her homemade Xu Zhaodi feels not only rejected but also personally criticized.

"That bathtub, we don't usually use it. Normally, we just stand in it for showers," Xu Zhaodi explained.

"Mm," Shi Yunyang replied calmly, feeling despondent and resigned to her fate.

"By the way, this water heater isn't great. When you use it, be careful not to set the temperature too high because it can sometimes fluctuate between hot and cold. If it's too high, you could get scalded. Setting it lower might mean occasional bursts of cold water, but at worst, it'll just be a quick chill..." Xu Zhaodi's voice grew quieter as she spoke. In truth, she also disliked the water heater but couldn't bear to buy a new one. It would have to do for now.

Shi Yunyang thought she had regained her composure, but now she realized that there would always be worse things happening. "This toilet, the flush is a bit broken, so after you're done, please use the water from this bucket to flush..." Xu Zhaodi continued.

Shi Yunyang found herself unable to remain calm. Her mind was in chaos, like the last leaf clinging to a branch, battered by the wind. Why tolerate such a poor quality of life? Why not replace these things? Looking at Xu Zhaodi, who seemed frail and malnourished, she sighed inwardly. Well, it seemed trouble came with poverty.

Chapter 126.5: Shi Yunyang Extra 8

"Anything else?" Shi Yunyang tried to ask calmly.

"No, that's it..." Xu Zhaodi answered somewhat embarrassedly. Shi Yunyang's reaction made her feel pressured as if a mountain was pressing down on her, then she quietly retreated after finishing her words.

After Xu Zhaodi left, Shi Yunyang felt like she was going crazy. Strangely, despite feeling disgusted with the place, she didn't consider leaving. It's not like she hadn't thought about it, but where could she go with her amnesia? Feeling hopeless, Shi Yunyang could only silently turn on the shower and experience the hot water fluctuating as Xu Zhaodi had described.

Half an hour later, Shi Yunyang finally finished the worst bath of her life. Even though she couldn't recall her memories, she could definitely feel that it was the worst living experience she had ever had. Wearing Xu Zhaodi's poor-quality and short sleepwear, she came out with an expression that wasn't very pleasant. However, despite that, Shi Yunyang still looked stunning. Especially in the sleepwear that seemed ordinary on anyone else, it became sexy when worn by her. The sleepwear only reached Shi Yunyang's thighs, revealing her fair, long, and enticing legs. With such a great figure, Xu Zhaodi thought she had only seen such a sexy and beautiful woman on TV.

Although Shi Yunyang was exceptionally beautiful, Xu Zhaodi looked at her like watching a TV star, appreciating her beauty but not dwelling on it.

"This room is mine, and that one is my brother's. You can sleep with me tonight," Xu Zhaodi said to Shi Yunyang.

Entering Xu Zhaodi's room, Shi Yunyang found it to be the most decent part of the rundown house. At least there was wallpaper on the walls, even though it was that brownish-yellow kind with no aesthetic appeal, it still reduced the sense of dilapidation in the room. The bed wasn't large, just a 1.5-meter wide bed, barely enough for two people. However, the bedding was neatly folded, making it look much more pleasing. As Shi Yunyang lay on the bed, she felt a temporary sense of relief wash over her entire body. In her blank memory, today's experiences were added, but it seemed that not adding them would have been better.

Chapter 129.5: Shi Yunyang Extra 9

Seeing Shi Yunyang finally not showing any signs of disdain, Xu Zhaodi felt a lot more relaxed. She tidied up her clothes and then went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Shi Yunyang lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind blank. What to do in the future? She felt lost, especially since she couldn't remember any skills she might have had.

When Xu Zhaodi finished her shower and came out, she saw Shi Yunyang lying on the bed in a daze. She felt that this woman must be feeling very sad right now, not only because she had lost her memory and couldn't remember who she was, but also because she was lying in a place she didn't even know. Thinking about it, Xu Zhaodi felt sorry for her. Despite her seeming pickiness, Xu Zhaodi decided to treat her well. After all, it was her brother who had caused this to happen to her.

Xu Zhaodi was accustomed to keeping accounts before bed every day, and tonight was no exception. She took out her account book and pen, recording every expense in it. When she reached the part about the medical expenses she had incurred for Shi Yunyang today, she couldn't help but feel heartache. Most of it was for medical examinations. She was relieved that this woman, apart from losing her memory, hadn't suffered any injuries. Xu Zhaodi couldn't help but think that this was a blessing amidst the misfortune.

Shi Yunyang watched Xu Zhaodi sitting on the bed, holding a pen and notebook, wondering what she was writing. However, looking at Xu Zhaodi's figure, she appeared frail and thin, probably so skinny that she barely had a chest. But with her hair down, she looked much better than when it was tied up. Her profile was slightly better looking than her full face. However, Xu Zhaodi's figure and appearance didn't even meet the minimum standards in Shi Yunyang's eyes. She couldn't help but feel that she must have seen many beautiful women in the past. After all, she herself was a beauty. When Shi Yunyang looked in the mirror in the bathroom earlier, she was satisfied with her height, figure, and appearance. That was the only thing she found worth being happy about.

After finishing her accounts, Xu Zhaodi tucked the pen and notebook into the bedside drawer. Meanwhile, Shi Yunyang remained lying on the bedding, showing no intention of going to sleep.

"You’re not used to the place, right?" Xu Zhaodi initiated the conversation with Shi Yunyang. In fact, she felt a bit pressured when talking to her earlier.