Tang Tang, after her death, did not reincarnate due to her immense resentment. She condensed her grievances to become a vengeful spirit, hovering constantly by Tang Weiwei's side. In this state, she learned the entire truth of what had happened.
It turned out Tang Weiwei was not originally from this world. She had transmigrated into the womb from a post-apocalyptic future, her past memories lost during the spacetime traversal. It was only after falling into the water at the age of nine that she recalled everything.
She possessed a spatial artifact and the wood-attribute elemental ability from the apocalypse, both of which she brought with her. The hunting she did on the mountain daily was facilitated by her using plants to help her capture animals.
The day Tang Wei Min went searching for her on the mountain, the wild boar that attacked him was actually driven by Tang Weiwei, causing it to lose its way and crash into Tang Wei Min.
Tang Weiwei's spatial artifact contained spirit spring water that could enhance human physical fitness and heal wounds. However, Tang Weiwei not only refused to heal her second uncle's injuries but first recalled the wild boar into her space before leisurely leading people to discover Tang Wei Min, completely absolving herself of any involvement.
When Tang Wei Min awoke and inquired about the incident, Tang Weiwei feigned ignorance, claiming she hadn't encountered the wild boar or her second uncle. The villagers who were led to the scene also stated that when they arrived, only Tang Wei Min was there, suggesting he might have accidentally broken his leg and experienced hallucinations.
The reason Tang Tang's mother was arrested was because Tang Weiwei, using her after-school time, engaged in black market transactions. Her extreme arrogance led her to believe everyone was a fool. She frequently conjured items out of thin air to sell, which caught the attention of opportunistic individuals who followed her, eventually leading them to the Tang family's residence.
Because she disguised herself when going to the black market, those people did not know her true identity. The informant continuously sent people to discreetly observe the Tang family.
As time went on, Tang Weiwei also noticed this and set a trap to frame her second aunt. The Tang family, unwilling to lose her as a cash cow, all testified that Wu Yan Qing was involved in speculation and profiteering.
After Wu Yan Qing was arrested, she realized she needed to be more cautious and reduced her black market dealings.
During high school, she met her best friend Lin Xiao Xiao. They were roommates. Lin Xiao Xiao was a pampered young lady, generous with her spending, and had a somewhat sharp and sarcastic demeanor. Tang Weiwei initially disdained such people. However, due to Lin Xiao Xiao's wealthy background, she befriended her.
As the end of their third year of high school approached, Lin Xiao Xiao feared she wouldn't be admitted to university and thus wouldn't be able to leave their unremarkable small city. Tang Weiwei deliberately sighed and revealed that the top student in their grade was her cousin. She lamented that the family could only afford to send her, Tang Weiwei, to school and wondered what her cousin would do in the future.
So, Lin Xiao Xiao used her family's connections to claim Tang Tang's college entrance examination scores. She then asked Tang Weiwei to obtain Tang Tang's household registration book and used it to change her name and get a new ID card. From then on, Tang Tang ceased to exist, replaced by Lin Xiao Xiao, a top student admitted to Tsinghua University.
Tang Weiwei also disingenuously suggested that since Tang Tang couldn't attend university even with good grades, it was better to give the scores to Xiao Xiao. This way, after graduating from Tsinghua, she would contribute more talent to the nation. Tang Tang wouldn't be so petty; she should even be happy knowing the truth. Tang Weiwei had masterfully exploited the generosity of others.
Afterward, their relationship grew even closer. Once in university, through Lin Xiao Xiao's deliberate matchmaking, Tang Weiwei began dating Lin Xiao Xiao's elder brother, Lin Feng.
Lin Feng, upon learning the truth of what happened that year, feigned concern for Tang Tang's current situation. He then began praising his girlfriend as gentle, generous, loving towards her sister-in-law, and truly kind and pure. He declared that such a good woman was hard to find even with a lantern.
After a period of affectionate intimacy, they decided to visit their hometown to see Tang Tang and offer her some money, considering it a form of recompense.
Upon her release from prison, Wu Yan Qing learned of her daughter's death. Hearing the villagers insult her daughter, she became overwhelmed. Secretly hiding a butcher's knife, she went to confront Zhang Mazi, intending to fight him.
Having suffered in prison for years, her body was severely depleted. She was no match for Zhang Mazi and was fatally stabbed twice. She died with her eyes wide open, staring at Zhang Mazi, her spirit unable to rest.
Ultimately, Zhang Mazi was acquitted, ruled as acting in self-defense. The lawyer who defended him was hired with the money Lin Feng had provided. With the remaining funds, he bought a wife from a remote mountain village and lived a carefree life.
Tang Tang was filled with rage, but she was powerless to harm Zhang Mazi. Later, after struggling to absorb the essence of several malevolent spirits, her resentment became tangible, and she sought out Tang Weiwei for revenge. Unexpectedly, she was utterly annihilated by Tang Weiwei's wood-attribute elemental ability.
Her intense resentment nearly caused the novel's world to collapse, prompting the main system to dispatch a task-taker to help her fulfill her wish and dissipate her resentment, ensuring the stable operation of the minor world.
007: "Host, you have to keep trying! This original host had such a tragic life. *Sob sob sob* ᕦ༼༎ຶ_༎ຶ༽ᕗ."
After receiving all the plot details, Jun Jiu Li's head ached. She patted her forehead and stood up, saying, "Don't worry, I will definitely satisfy the original host."
With that, she stepped out of the room and approached the three people who were arguing.
Grandma Tang was still scolding Tang Wei Min vehemently. She hadn't noticed Jun Jiu Li's arrival, while Tang Wei Min was being berated to the point of being unable to lift his head.
Soon, he noticed his daughter tugging at his pants.
"Tang Tang, how are you feeling? Are you any better? Do you want Dad to take you to the hospital?" Tang Wei Min crouched down to ask his daughter.
"Dad, my head hurts."
Hearing his daughter's soft, pained cry and seeing her flushed, red face, Tang Wei Min's heart ached terribly. He scooped his daughter into his arms, intending to rush her to the hospital.
Before he could take two steps, Grandpa Tang stopped him. "What nonsense are you talking? Going to the hospital is a waste of money."
Grandma Tang followed closely behind, yelling, "A useless girl! She just fell into the water. A little sweating it out under two blankets will do the trick. And you want to take her to the hospital and waste money? Do you really think I'm dead? Is money that easy to earn? Neither of you two, father and son, is stepping out of this door today."
"Father, Mother, I'll use my own wages to pay for Tang Tang's treatment. I'm not asking you two to spend anything. The child has a fever; we can't delay. Father, please move aside."
"What are you talking about? You are my son, born of me. Your money is my money. To cure this useless girl Tang Tang, you are digging at my heart with a knife! Oh, I can't go on living. My son married a wife and forgot his mother! With a son as unfilial as you, I should have drowned you in the chamber pot the moment you were born."
The old woman sat on the ground, crying hysterically. Her feet kicked against the ground, and her hands pounded the earth, creating a cloud of dust. The surrounding neighbors all came out to watch the spectacle.
They pointed at Tang Wei Min, saying things like he shouldn't disrespect his mother just because he married a city woman. Each one of them pointed at his nose and called him unfilial.
The ineloquent Tang Wei Min could only lower his head, unable to utter a single word of rebuttal. Every time his mother threw such tantrums and rolled on the ground, he eventually had to compromise. He also hated his own weakness, his inability to protect his wife and daughter. However, after so many years of being brainwashed by his parents, in his heart, his parents were the ultimate authority, and he dared not contradict them.
At this moment, Jun Jiu Li spoke, "Grandma, why is it that when my cousin and I fell into the water together, my cousin could go to the hospital, but I cannot? Isn't my dad the one who earns the most money in this family? Dad gives half of his salary to Grandma every month. And Dad doesn't need to hand over any money to treat me. Uncle's family has three children to support, while our family only needs to support me, so why don't I have money to go to the hospital?"
Her words immediately silenced the onlookers' accusations. Indeed, the old Tang family was too biased. They were both granddaughters, so why the differential treatment? Moreover, this family was lazy and dependent on the second branch for support, yet they treated the only daughter of that branch so poorly.
"What right do you have to compare yourself to Nan Nan? Nan Nan is a golden phoenix from heaven; you are just a useless girl."
His words pricked Tang Wei Min's heart, causing him great displeasure. His elder brother's child was a phoenix, while his was a useless girl.
At this point, a plump aunt said, "Old Mrs. Chen, you are too biased! This girl's face is so red from the fever. If she's not sent to the hospital, what if she becomes a simpleton?"
"Li Dazi, you don't need to concern yourself with my family's affairs. Even if she becomes a simpleton, she'll be our Tang family's simpleton. That's her fate, and she has to accept it."
The surrounding people tutted and shook their heads, thinking Old Mrs. Chen was too much.
Tang Wei Min, hearing Auntie Li's words, instantly rallied. That's right, a fever could lead to becoming a simpleton. He couldn't ruin his daughter's entire life.
Thus, he rushed out with Tang Tang in his arms. Being young and strong, he quickly outpaced Grandma Tang and the others.
Grandma Tang cursed him as she chased after him, "Tang Wei Min, you get back here! If you dare take that useless girl to the hospital, don't come back to this house. I will no longer recognize you as my son..."
Tang Wei Min heard the scolding from behind but did not look back, continuing to run forward with Jun Jiu Li in his arms. He didn't care what they did, as they had never cared about him, their son, had they?
Seeing that she couldn't catch up, Grandma Tang sat on the ground, lamenting and scolding Tang Wei Min for his filial impiety with loud cries. The surrounding people found it tedious and left in twos and threes. Grandpa Tang also felt embarrassed and left, leaving only Grandma Tang to wail mournfully.