As the distance closed, Qin Chuan could see it was a woman's figure, constantly throwing things into the bonfire. Though the flames were small, they were still quite noticeable in the dark night.
"Is she... burning joss paper?"
As Qin Chuan moved closer, he finally saw what the woman was burning. He immediately cursed his luck, thinking it was an inauspicious omen. Things associated with the dead were never to be taken lightly.
Just as he turned to leave, the woman began to mutter to herself.
"The father of my child, I hate you! I truly hate you!!"
"How many times have I told you not to touch those things? Drugs are the biggest scourge in this world, yet you wouldn't listen. Now you've lost your life, and you almost dragged me and Niuniu down with you!!"
"Now you're gone, and it's all over for you. You don't have to worry about anything, but you've left such a huge mess for me!"
"Do you know how much pressure I'm under?!"
As the woman spoke, she began to weep softly.
Not far away, Qin Chuan, who was about to leave, felt a pang of pity upon hearing the woman's self-talk.
So, the woman's husband had died from drugs. That was fitting, but it was a pity for this woman, who had become a widow so early, and her child without a father. Moreover, she was likely facing financial difficulties.
At this moment, the woman's voice drifted over again.
"These past few days, Niuniu has been asking for her dad from time to time. Every time I look at our daughter's little face, my heart feels like it's being pricked by needles. It hurts so much!!"
"You died and don't have to worry about anything, but do you know what a burden you've placed on us? Niuniu is now a child without a father!"
"Every night, I can hear her calling for her dad in her dreams, holding me tightly. I feel like Niuniu hasn't forgotten the scene of you driving into the Fen River that day..."
Not far away, Qin Chuan, who had been eavesdropping, suddenly widened his eyes, a look of disbelief on his face.
What this woman was saying sounded very much like the incident where he saved people during his last visit to Jin Province.
And the environment here...
Qin Chuan suddenly looked up and scanned his surroundings. After a few seconds, he froze in place, realizing that he had, unknowingly, walked to the very spot where the car accident had occurred.
The surrounding environment was so familiar. Although the broken guardrail had been repaired, the damaged vegetation from the out-of-control vehicle was still there.
Another important point was that the Niuniu mentioned by the woman was the name the woman had called her child that day.
"Could it really be such a coincidence?"
Qin Chuan felt a sense of disbelief. He swore he had just come to the Fen River for a casual stroll.
"Right, what was the county magistrate Ye's sister's name again... Ye Mei... what was it?"
Qin Chuan couldn't quite recall, but it didn't matter now. He didn't know whether to leave or stay and say hello.
After all, the occasion was rather sensitive, with the woman mourning her deceased husband...
After hesitating for a moment, Qin Chuan still felt the location was inappropriate and decided to leave.
"Who?!"
However, just as Qin Chuan was about to turn away, Ye Meiyun, who had been crying softly and speaking her mind, suddenly turned around. In the dark night, her eyes shot out two sharp beams of light.
"Ms. Ye... Ms. Ye... Hello!"
Qin Chuan cursed himself inwardly. He had lingered for too long and had been discovered. He could only speak awkwardly.
Whoosh!!
A bright light suddenly appeared. Ye Meiyun held a flashlight in her hand, shining it directly at Qin Chuan. The dazzling light made Qin Chuan quickly raise his arm to shield his eyes.
Then, Qin Chuan felt Ye Meiyun approaching him.
"Who are you? How do you know my name?"
Ye Meiyun's voice was full of caution, and she kept her distance, standing about two meters away.
Fearing a misunderstanding, Qin Chuan could only reluctantly lower his arm and say, "Ms. Ye, I'm Qin Chuan!"
"Qin Chuan?"
Ye Meiyun was startled at first upon hearing the name. Then, the flashlight beam focused intently on Qin Chuan's face, as if she was scrutinizing him. After a moment, she gasped and hurried closer.
"You... you're really Qin Chuan?"
Her voice was filled with disbelief.
"Guaranteed, I am Qin Chuan, the one who saved people here last time!"
Qin Chuan replied.
Ye Meiyun recognized him completely at this moment. After all, she had a very deep impression of Qin Chuan. If it weren't for this young man who went into the water three times that day, her entire family of three would have perished.
At this moment, Ye Meiyun's emotions surged. She couldn't help but step forward and give Qin Chuan a tight hug, jumping up and down with excitement. "You... how did you end up here?"
In an instant, Qin Chuan smelled a scent like musk, which was extremely pleasant. He also felt a pressure on his chest, suggesting significant fullness.
"I'm staying at a club not far from here. I had nothing to do this evening, so I came for a walk by the Fen River. I suddenly saw someone lighting a fire by the river and got curious, so I came to take a look..."
Qin Chuan told the truth. He really couldn't come up with any other reason.
Ye Meiyun released her embrace, her face still beaming with excitement.
"That's wonderful! I was actually thinking of visiting you in person to express my gratitude for saving our lives. I never expected to run into you here tonight!"
"Come, sister will take you to get something to eat!"
"Let's sit down and chat properly!"
Ye Meiyun, without waiting for a response, grabbed Qin Chuan's arm and pulled him towards the road above.
Qin Chuan could only follow. A few minutes later, they reached the road. Qin Chuan noticed that Ye Meiyun was driving a Mercedes. He wondered what had happened to the Audi that had been in the accident last time.
Soon, the car started and drove along the road.
"I'm staying at this club!"
Qin Chuan pointed to the brightly lit club by the roadside.
Ye Meiyun glanced over, slightly surprised. "I've heard of this club. It's quite famous."
"Then, how about we just sit here for a while?"
Qin Chuan suggested.
"Of course, no problem!"
Ye Meiyun quickly parked the car, and they got out and entered the club.
"Good evening, Mr. Qin!!"
At the entrance of the club, a service staff member saw Qin Chuan enter and immediately greeted him softly. As employees of a high-end club, they were professionally trained and had to have sharp observational skills.
Qin Chuan had visited at noon with Yang Conglong, so they had already categorized him as a wealthy second-generation individual on the same level as Yang Conglong, with formidable family backgrounds.
Such individuals had to be remembered well, as a single mistake could lead to serious consequences.
Qin Chuan nodded slightly and led Ye Meiyun inside.
The two took the elevator up to the second floor, which was where the club's drinking and entertainment facilities were located. However, unlike other bars, it was noticeably quieter here, fitting the description of a quiet bar.
Soft music played in the hall, and guests sat in small groups, conversing in low voices.
Those who drank and consumed here were clearly dressed expensively, each appearing to have some influence.
The two approached the bar, and Ye Meiyun asked first, "Qin Chuan, what do you want to drink?"
"I'm not picky about drinks, anything is fine!"
Qin Chuan replied with a smile.
Ye Meiyun said to the bartender, "Then please mix two of your specialty drinks. And bring some snacks to go with them, thank you!"
"Certainly, beautiful lady! Please wait a moment!"
The bartender was very gentlemanly and began working with swift movements.
At this time, Qin Chuan finally noticed that Ye Meiyun, sitting beside him, was very beautiful, elegant, and refined. She clearly belonged to the type of wealthy matron.
Her black hair was neatly pulled up into a bun, meticulously styled. Her skin was fair and tender, like smooth jade. Beneath her black woolen coat, she had a voluptuous figure, exuding the charm of a mature woman.